In part 1, Clare's parents are divorcing whether she likes it or not. Feeling totally uneasy and irrelevant in her own home, she's despondent, but Eli's parents have a strange offer. Meanwhile, Drew and Adam run a food drive and ask Fiona to volunteer, but both are attracted to her and try to flirt with her. Also, Dave's police officer father is stationed at Degrassi, and Wes does not understand why Dave is embarrassed.

And in part 2, Clare and Eli's differences continue to clash, but she soon discovers the shocking answer to all of her questions about Eli. Meanwhile, Adam continues to grow jealous of the flirting between Drew and Fiona. Also, Dave will do anything he can to prove to his new friends that he is nothing like his dad, even if he hurts Wesley in the process.