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.

Clare continues to find comfort in the group of friends she has found a home with, and they continue to encourage her away from her past life. She finds out they run a marijuana growing operation, until it is broken up by police; Jake's brotherly commitment convinces Clare to move back home. Connor poses as a girl online, in a prank for Mo to skip a football game, to be stood up by a girl, but the two reconcile. Fiona makes a surprise date for Eli and Imogen, which at first turns them off, but then they decide to start dating.