Nykia hides from the world at home until reality dials her land lot. Her Mother encourages her to face adulthood head on, and an old friend shares some advice.
Life continues to grow complicated for Nykia and her age mates. Della dances around the problem, Teo tests the waters, and Nykia reads Adulthood Handbook.
Nykia receives an unexpected invitation that her Mother refuses to turn down. A familiar party guest shocks with their appearance and shakes up the status quo.