A group of the kids go to the beach for the day. Despite stating that she will no longer be his cover as his girlfriend, Ellie, who doesn't really get along with most of the others but especially Paige, decides to go along on Marco's invitation. Also along as the chauffeur is Paige's openly gay older brother, Dylan. Dylan, attracted to him, suspects Marco may be gay. Marco, also attracted to Dylan, is not ready to come out, especially to his supposed best friend Spinner, who is openly homophobic. Marco goes out of his way to hide his sexual orientation. This includes showing an interest in team sports and going on a date with an unsuspecting Hazel. Meanwhile, Archie is staying at the Jeremiah's temporarily as he has a cold and Spike does not want him to infect Jack. Beyond ruining his weekend with Ashley as the unexpected chaperon, Craig thinks that Snake's symptoms may be a manifestation of something beyond the common cold.

Paige and Spinner decide to take a day off from school. Paige invites Ashley to come along and Ashley announces she's leaving Degrassi. Paige and Spinner have to show her a good time and try to convince her to stay. Meanwhile, Emma discovers Mr. Simpsons will and worries his chemotherapy has failed.