Spencer and his friends and family attempt to save Coop, who has been designated a suspect in Tyrone's murder. Meanwhile, Billy is told by Principal London the discovery of Asher's performance-enhancing drugs in the locker room, forcing him to consider whether to turn him in or not, while Simone feels guilty of using Jordan to help raise her baby.
Tropes featured in this episode:
- Best Served Cold: It takes Mrs. Scott several months, but she eventually came back to Crenshaw to deal justice for her sons.
- Break His Heart to Save Him: Simone deliberately distances herself from Jordan so he will not be burdened by her or her child anymore. However, she comes to regret it later.
- Group Hug: Before Coop is about to turn herself in, Spencer, Layla, Grace, Kia, Chris, and Darnell give her a group hug, to show that they will support her to the end.
- Mama Bear: Tyrone's real murderer is Ruth Scott, Shawn's mother.
- Taking the Heat:
- Billy decides to take the blame for the drugs, saving Asher's future at the cost of his suspension as coach of the Eagles.
- Despite knowing the real killer, Coop is ready to admit to Tyrone's murder, even though she didn't do it. Thankfully, Ruth has already turned herself in.
- My God, What Have I Done?:
- Ruth turns herself in the moment she hears about Coop's arrest warrant, because she realizes that her revenge mission has led an innocent girl to be blamed for something she didn't actually do.
- Patience is horrified upon realizing that throwing away Coop's gun means that she will have no evidence to defend herself.
- Trauma Button: Ever since Spencer's shooting, Olivia is easily startled whenever she hears loud noise, imagining it as gunshot.
