The Curtises' overnight care of an infant whose father doesn't return puts them through some changes and prompts Two Bit to get in touch with his estranged father.

As a tornado approaches, Darrel tries to save the roof on a customer's house; Pony attempts to move an injured Soc to safety; Soda risks Darrel's cash to save Buck's poker stake.

The Greasers and Socs beat up a black student dating a girl who dumped Soda, who can keep quiet and take the blame---or talk, and take it from his "friends."