Ep 11. Don't Hate The Game

As the eleventh episode of the second season of Laguna Beach opens, we find the gang still reeling from the drama of Rocky's party. Casey and Jessica are particularly upset, as they're both feeling guilty about the way things went down. Casey spilled Red Bull on Rocky's shirt, leading to the huge confrontation between him and Alex, while Jessica feels bad for not standing up for Casey when Rocky was bullying her.

Alex tries to make peace with Rocky by inviting him to hang out at the beach, but Rocky is still seething and refuses to accept Alex's apology. Meanwhile, Casey tells Taylor about her crush on Derek and how she's worried he's not interested. Taylor advises Casey to stop playing games and be direct with him, but Casey is hesitant and unsure.

At Breanna's birthday party, Alex and Jessica enjoy a cute moment when Alex gives her a present that's a nod to their shared love of music. Meanwhile, Talan is taken aback when he runs into Kristin at the party. Kristin, ever the provocateur, flirts with Talan and asks him to give her a piggyback ride. Taylor, watching from a distance, feels jealous and insecure.

Later, the gang heads to Cabo for their senior trip, and tensions start to rise between Casey and Derek. Derek feels like Casey is being distant and playing games, which frustrates him. Casey, in turn, feels like Derek isn't showing her enough attention. They have a heart-to-heart talk, but it only seems to make things worse.

Kristin, meanwhile, is causing drama by flirting with both Stephen and Talan, leaving both guys confused and unsure of who she really likes. Taylor, who has a longstanding crush on Talan, becomes even more envious of Kristin and starts to act out.

As the episode comes to a close, Casey and Derek try to make amends, but it remains unclear whether they can move past their communication issues. Meanwhile, Kristin continues to play games with Stephen and Talan, leaving both guys feeling frustrated and uncertain. The tensions build as the group heads out for a wild night in Cabo, setting the stage for the explosive season finale.