Ep 19. Justify the Means

Stef and Lena find themselves in a difficult situation when Monte, the Vice Principal of Anchor Beach Community Charter School, threatens to release confidential information about their adoption of Jude and Callie. In order to protect their family, Stef and Lena must come up with a plan to keep Monte from going public with their private information.

Meanwhile, Brandon struggles to come to terms with the fact that he may have permanently damaged his hand and is no longer able to play piano at the level he once did. He turns to his music teacher, Ms. Mitchell, for support and guidance as he navigates this new reality. However, when Ms. Mitchell makes a move on him, Brandon is forced to confront his own feelings and the potential consequences of their actions.

Elsewhere, Jude continues to struggle with his feelings for Connor and the guilt he feels for lying to his moms about their relationship. When he receives a mysterious phone call from a blocked number, he is forced to confront the truth about his feelings and make a decision about what is best for him and his family.

Finally, Callie finds herself in hot water when she is caught breaking into the school and stealing confidential files on the foster care system. When she is confronted by the school administration, she must come up with a plan to justify her actions and protect her future.

As the episode comes to a close, all of the characters are forced to confront the consequences of their actions and make difficult choices in order to protect their loved ones and secure their future. Justify the Means is a heart-wrenching episode that explores the complexities and challenges that come with being a part of a blended family in today's world.