 Dylan s estranged mother, Iris, returns to Los Angles which resurrects old family hostilities for she doesn t trust Jack with handling Dylan s trust fund, as does Jim. Brandon continues gambling and splurges his winnings on skis and a new car stereo. Meanwhile, David and Steve meet with the eccentric Icon Records Company president Curtis Bray, who tells David that he will give him a recording deal only if he fires his personal manager Steve. Brenda spends the entire weekend in her bedroom moping about her lost relationship with Dylan. Also, Andrea goes to a luncheon for Yale acceptances where meets her old friend Jordan Bonner.