Dec 2011
With Kyle in the hospital, Brandon struggles with his feelings and ultimately takes an extreme step. As Jaime and Grace continue to rebuild their friendship, Alexis grows increasingly unstable. Zack and Whitney find that moving on with their lives is easier said than done. Meanwhile, Aaron gives Whitney the surprise of a lifetime. Declan continues to work on Nora's behalf to cause problems for Robin. He also seems to grow closer to Grace.
Dec 2011
Brandon struggles to keep up with his lies to Kyle and Jacob and begins to feel guilty. Meanwhile, Olivia grows frustrated with Kyle. Robin tries to make a move to get the upper hand on Max. Declan and Grace take their relationship to a new level, while Alexis' mental instability reaches new heights and leads to her taking extreme action. Whitney and Zack realize they're not over each other, but things go awry when Aaron finds out.
May 2012
The campus is reeling from the deaths of Aaron and Whitney and the supposed deaths of Grace and Robin. Britney grows increasingly frustrated as she struggles to help Zack move on. Jaime grows concerned as Alexis behavior grows even more erratic. Olivia says goodbye to Beacon Hill College while a new student arrives, bringing old baggage with her.
May 2012
Lily struggles to convince Declan of Nora's innocence while Max grows tired and frustrated with Nora's mind games. Zack, devastated over Whitney's death, takes an unexpected step to move on with his life, but it does not sit well with Britney who then makes a rash decision herself. As Alexis' problems grow even more evident, Jaime intervenes, and in the process, uncovers something shocking.
May 2012
Realizing Alexis may have kidnapped Grace, Max and Jaime desperately search for her. Kyle comes clean to Zack about his night with Britney, sending Zack into a rage. Zack, reeling from this revelation and still considering re-uniting with his child, finally makes a decision regarding his future. Kyle's memory returns and he realizes a startling truth about Declan. As Kyle races to warn Max about Declan, Declan heads him off, resulting in a violent ending. Nora continues playing mind games with Max, but they pale in comparison to her final and shocking act of evil.