Ep 2. Best Friends With Benefits

After a shocking reveal at the end of the season premiere, East Los High Season 2 Episode 2, "Best Friends With Benefits," picks up with the aftermath of that revelation. The episode focuses on the relationship drama between two of the show's main characters, Jessie and Vanessa.

Jessie and Vanessa have been best friends since childhood, but in the last season, they began to develop romantic feelings for each other. In Episode 1 of Season 2, Jessie revealed to Vanessa that she has been sleeping with Jacob, Vanessa's ex-boyfriend. Vanessa is understandably hurt and angry, and the two friends struggle to repair their relationship in this episode.

At the same time, Jessie is dealing with her new relationship with Jacob. She has feelings for him but knows that it's difficult for Vanessa to see them together. Meanwhile, Vanessa is trying to move on from Jacob and find her own happiness.

Throughout the episode, we see flashbacks of Jessie and Vanessa's childhood and how close they have always been. These flashbacks give context to their strong bond and the hurt they feel when they betray each other. The flashbacks also show how much they have grown up and changed since those early years.

As the episode progresses, Jessie and Vanessa try to work through their issues and figure out how to repair their friendship. This is complicated by the fact that Jessie is still seeing Jacob, and Vanessa is struggling to find someone new to date.

Elsewhere in the episode, we see the ongoing storylines of the other East Los High characters. Ceci is still dealing with the consequences of her actions from last season, including her pregnancy and the potential consequences of her prostitution. Jocelyn is still trying to keep her relationship with Jacob a secret from her friends and family. And the East Los High dance team is dealing with the pressure of upcoming competitions.

Overall, East Los High Season 2 Episode 2 is an emotionally charged episode that focuses on the complicated relationships between the show's main characters. As the season progresses, it will be interesting to see how Jessie and Vanessa's friendship develops and whether they can overcome the betrayal and conflict between them.