Elena desperately wants to go to her first middle school dance with Joey, only to find out that he would rather go with an eighth-grade girl. Bobby and Liam go to Jupiter to compete in a tennis tournament, but find their plans thwarted. Gabi is finally ready to donate the last of her late husband’s belongings, but her feelings change when she finds an old memento.

Elena joins the school play to spend time with Sasha, but is dismayed when Claude also signs up.

When Sasha is overcome with stage fright, Elena to takes on the role to save the play.

Gabi wants to help Elena with her campaign speech and Winter Carnival booth. Elena has other ideas.