Temperatures continue to rise – quite literally – on Mike's birthday trip to Palm Springs. From ponies to fire dancers, the crew pulls out all the stops. With Paulina on her way, however, it's only a matter of time before tensions come to a boil. Reza is pushed to his limit as Mike's relationship drama threatens to jeopardize his reconciliation with MJ. Meanwhile, GG finds common ground with an old foe, and reveals one of her biggest fears. As MJ attempts to break the ice with Destiney, Mike makes an announcement that lights all of Palm Springs on fire.

After Mike makes an announcement that shocks the group, Reza flees Palm Springs, leaving GG to wonder who she can trust and how she was pulled into Mike's text scandal. With her guard up, GG agrees to take baby steps toward healing her troubled friendship with MJ. MJ also reassesses her relationship with Reza and navigates the muddy waters toward reconciliation. In her crusade to teaching men accountability for their behavior, Destiney turns her focus to her nephew.

After a rocky Palm Springs getaway, the Shahs attempt to return to normal life and prepare for baby Elijah's welcome party. Nema is on the outs, however, and struggles with not being invited to the celebration. Mike's texts continue to dominate the conversation, as both he and Reza point the finger at each other. Reza is doing damage control after leaving GG and Destiney behind in Palm Springs. After GG reveals to Reza that Tommy does not want him to meet baby Shams, Reza is left heartbroken and his behavior takes a turn.