Heidi takes her fiancé Spencer to meet her family in Colorado, but her parents worry that she's sacrificing her friendships for her relationship. Audrina is crushed when Justin ditches her at Brody's barbecue, and Lauren finally admits how much she misses Heidi.
Lauren is shocked to learn that Jason has a girlfriend, but Jason has a bigger surprise up his sleeve. Heidi finds out Spencer hasn't told his parents about their wedding plans, and Whitney gets in trouble for partying with a rock band before a Teen Vogue photo shoot.
Jen Bunney tells Lauren that Brody started the rumors about her, but Brody puts the blame on Spencer, leaving Heidi caught in the middle. Lauren apologizes to Audrina for interfering in her and Justin's relationship.
Lauren and Whitney are sent to New York City where Whitney attempts her first presentation to Teen Vogue's top editors and Lauren meets a fashion icon. Spencer tries to pull Brody back into his life, but Brody isn't ready to forgive and forget.
Lauren thinks Brody might be too much of a playboy for her ever to get serious about him. Spencer's sister tells him Heidi is secretly having doubts about their wedding, and Audrina goes out on her first date since breaking up with Justin.