Kristen nervously prepares for her father, Caleb's, birthday party, and is thrown off when she meets his new girlfriend, Gabrielle. After constant criticism from Caleb about Ryan, the Newport Group, and his party, Sandy suggests to Kirsten that they move away from this life and return to the life they had before moving to Newport. Later, Caleb turns Jimmy down for a job, but becomes increasingly interested in Julie. Meanwhile, Seth's years of dreaming finally become a reality when he and Summer share their first kiss, and Ryan has to fend off Gabrielle's advances.