The episode introduces the stark social hierarchy of Northgate Academy. Idealistic scholarship student Ethan Thorne, encouraged by his friend Leo, decides to act on his crush on the school's untouchable queen, Seraphina Vance. He prepares to confess his feelings publicly in the grand Main Hall, building up his courage for what he hopes will be a life-changing moment. The episode ends on a cliffhanger as Ethan stands before a surprised Seraphina, just as her cruel associate, Blake Carrington, notices the scene with a predatory smirk.