Clare finds out Jenna has stolen another ex-boyfriend, Jake, whom he has invited to his birthday supper. When diving into vampire fiction is not enough of an escape, and her father does not have room, Clare moves in with a group of friends she had previously met. Connor makes it on to the football team, but has trouble fitting in, especially with Mo. Fiona continues to hang out with Imogen, but when she realizes she has feelings for her, Fiona decides Imogen should date Eli.

Lors de l'anniversaire de Jake, celui-ci invite sa nouvelle copine Jenna à dîner. Clare perd son sang-froid à table et décide qu'elle ne peut plus vivre avec Jake. Son nouveau plan : emménager avec son père. Mais elle va croiser la route de Summer et Cash qui lui proposent de l'héberger pour commencer une nouvelle vie...