Kristen and Tom Sandoval return to SUR after their suspensions. Tom Schwartz adopts a puppy to delay marriage talks with Katie, but their relationship is tested when Jax spreads rumors that Katie cheated. And Lisa gives Stassi a special opportunity to style her for a cover photo shoot, which ends up with both women feeling underappreciated by the other.

With Gay Pride coming up, Lisa hires a new hostess named Vail, who immediately catches the attention of Jax. Stassi slams Tom Schwartz for remaining friends with Jax, but Schwartz believes her anger is just a grudge against her ex-boyfriend. James feels the strain of Kristen's ongoing obsession with Tom and Ariana.