Bay assists her art teacher at a gallery and hopes to get a letter of recommendation in return. Elsewhere, Daphne struggles to befriend Sharee; and Regina's latest business opportunity puts her in an awkward position.

Toby gets an unexpected visit from Nikki. Meanwhile, Bay and Daphne get ready for a big field-hockey game, and the rivalry between their team and the opposition intensifies; and Regina's connections to her old neighborhood prove beneficial.

Bay feels pressured to maximize her short time with Emmett when he comes for a surprise visit.

Daphne and Bay are so enthralled with China that they stay longer than anticipated, but after 10 months, they get an emergency call and drop everything to return home. Once there, Daphne tries to integrate herself back into campus life but finds that things have changed without her. Bay is mixed up about her feelings towards Emmett who is struggling with his own problems. Meanwhile, Kathryn and John quarrel over her job and Regina feels guilty about a secret tryst.