Ep 3. Hostile Acts

Lena and Stef try their best to maintain peace within their blended family, but their efforts are challenged by a series of hostile acts that threaten to tear them apart. The episode opens with a tension-filled dinner as the family attempts to welcome Callie into their home. Despite Lena and Stef's efforts to make Callie feel at ease, tension between her and Jude quickly escalates, leading to a violent outburst.

As Lena and Stef try to figure out how to diffuse the situation, they are faced with a new challenge in the form of Brandon's father, Mike. When Stef discovers that Mike has been drinking again, she tries to protect him from being caught by his superiors. However, when he shows up at the house drunk and confronts Brandon, Stef is forced to intervene and protect her son from harm.

Meanwhile, Jesus and Mariana find themselves caught in the middle of a school rivalry that quickly escalates into violence. After Mariana is bullied by a popular girl at school, Jesus steps in to defend his sister. However, his actions have unintended consequences, and the situation quickly spirals out of control.

As tensions continue to rise, Lena and Stef are forced to confront the reality of their situation as a blended family. They must find a way to overcome the challenges they face and maintain their commitment to each other and their children.

In the end, the family is able to pull together and find common ground. However, the events of the episode serve as a stark reminder of the difficulties that come with blending families and the importance of communication, trust, and understanding.