Kelly is called on to make a life-or-death decision for her emphysema-stricken grandfather, whether or not to put him on life support. Matt is hired to defend a tobacco company in a civil suit, causing Kelly to be defense over her dying grandfather issue. Meanwhile, Steve wrestles with his thoughts as news about his mother's lesbian romance spreads. Dylan takes his Porsche out of storage in an attempt to kickstart his life again, but experiences recurring nightmares involving the death of Toni years ago. Gina gives up trying to break Noah and Donna up and turns her sights on Dylan. Donna befriends a female gang member, Sonia, who cannot leave the gang she's in.