Maddi finds unexpected romance in an old pal; Charleston is once again filled with rumors as Will gets real about his feelings for Emmy; as everyone hits the pool to celebrate Michols' birthday, Joe confronts TJ over betraying his trust.
Joe walks back rumors TJ's been spreading as gossip about Will runs rampant; Maddi and Grace hit the studio; Michols moves forward in his love life; Brad and Molly have different approaches to Emmy's meltdown at Republic.
Joe cozies up to Maddi's parents; TJ follows up on unfinished business; Will catches up with old friends, who dig up old beefs; Lake shows the gang how she got her name and her family dime; Emmy tries to repair relationships.
As Michols builds the courage to confess his secret to Emmy, Lake gets an unexpected visitor at her lake house; Joe attempts to rebuild his friendship with TJ; Brad and Lake continue to play games with one another.
Joe and TJ heal old wounds; A stroll down King Street leads to chaos at Republic; TJ's Sir Wieners gets a huge endorsement; Joe reveals his fears about Maddi's DJ career.