 Steve pleads guilty to plagiarizing and avoids a hearing in front of the student council, but Professor Randall peruses a case against an innocent Brandon, whom he still holds a personal grudge against. But at the last moment, Steve, with Clare s help, proves Brandon s innocence. Meanwhile, David hedges on investing in Valerie s club and Donna clashes with her mother, Felice, over wanting to renew her relationship with him. Also, Kelly throws a surprise birthday party for Mark who becomes increasingly jealous about her and Brandon.