
Stef, a dedicated police officer, is in a relationship with Lena. The two have built a close-knit family with Stef's biological son, Brandon, and adopted twins, Mariana and Jesus. When Lena meets Callie -- hardened from being in and out of foster homes -- the couple welcome her into their home, thinking it is temporary. Callie's blunt commentary about the atypical family hits a nerve with the twins, who struggle with their own identities. Then the girl discovers a secret that could land Mariana in trouble. Brandon helps Callie navigate the social scene at high school, but she skips school to meet up with an old friend. Her behavior makes Stef and Lena second-guess their decision to help her.
Brandon reveals a big secret; Callie takes Jude to visit the Quinn family; Jesus feels pressured to prove his loyalty to Hayley; Mariana battles her insecurities as her dance team prepares for a competition.
Tragedy strikes the Fosters; Stef confronts Mike about Ana; Wyatt seeks relationship advice from Brandon; Mariana is angry with Jesus for involving her in his girl troubles.
Callie worries about how her actions have impacted Jude; Emma puts Jesus in an awkward position; Stef suspects that Mike was involved in Ana's disappearance; Brandon reveals past transgressions to an unexpected confidant.
Callie attempts to clear the roadblocks in her adoption process; Callie has concerns about her growing relationship with Wyatt; Lena vies for the Anchor Beach principal's job; Mariana learns the truth why she was selected to the dance team.