Oliver returns to Montreal on the news of Natalie's diagnosis. Although Natalie appreciates the support, Gerald can't help but wear his feelings about who he considers his irresponsible son on his sleeve, much to Janine's chagrin. Janine feels the need to defend Oliver, to Gerald or anyone else who may take issue with his lifestyle. Oliver's return also has a profound effect on Maggie, who makes a couple of impulsive decisions, one which makes her relationship with Simon and Sarah more complicated. Natalie and Andrew do end up going on a date, which doesn't sit well with Romy, who takes her frustrations out on an object representing who she sees as the problem. Because of Natalie and Andrew dating, Emma feels that she has to be big sister to Romy about her school woes while she comes to terms with her own burgeoning feelings for Jayden. And Caleb contemplates moving out of the house and in with Ariel, especially as he can see that his mother still worries about him when he isn't home.
—Huggo