As Tegan becomes closer to Maya, she gains more perspective on her relationship with Sara. Tegan feels responsible for Sara at all times and it starts to weigh on her, especially compared to her friendship with Maya, which feels easy. Meanwhile, Sara struggles to balance her new friendships and interests with her relationship with Phoebe.

While stuck at home, grounded, Tegan and Sara discover Patrick's old guitar, and learning to play it becomes their new obsession. Not only does this launch them on their journey as musicians, but their newfound shared love of playing music begins to repair their fractured relationship.