A look at life for a group of high school students as they grapple with issues of drugs, sex, and violence.

Marcus and his friends prepare to take the battle to Chester, and Marcus separately tries to balance his feelings for Saya and Maria. Saya is forced to choose between her duties to Lin and her love for Marcus. Willie's loyalty to his friends is tested by his pacifist ideals. Lin implements his plan to deal with Gao, but she proves to be one step ahead of him.

Following the death of Chico and Yukio, a gang war brews during a lockdown imposed by Lin.

Marcus tells the truth about Chester to Saya.