Téa rushed into the courtroom and urged Todd to stop what he's about to do. Todd told the judge not to listen to Téa and announced that he accepts the charges, including rape. Téa confronted Nora about the rape charge and the judge called recess to let Téa and Todd sort this out. Marty stepped in when Téa tried talking to Starr, and John warned Marty that Téa will stop at nothing to win a case. John was surprised to hear that Marty already knew who Téa was, but Marty covered by saying Todd must have mentioned her, then flashed back to reading one of the many articles about Todd that she printed out.

At the diner, Vanessa pleaded with Cristian to help her and Lola by marrying Vanessa. He said he loves Sarah and can't hurt her that way. Vanessa explained that Téa seems to think marriage is the only way for Vanessa to stay in the country.

Téa pulled Todd into a witness room and demanded he tell her whether he was aware of the rape charge when he decided to plead guilty. He said he doesn't want Marty to have to testify, just as John was insinuating to Marty that Todd only cares about himself. Blair warned Nora and Marty that Téa is a force to be reckoned with. Téa asked Todd if he believes he raped Marty for the second time, but again, he said he's not going to fight this. Todd was suspicious of Téa's motives, asking what's in it for her if she keeps him out of jail. She claimed that after everything they've been through, she can't stand to see him give up. "That's not the Todd I know ... and love," she declared. She appealed to him by arguing that he won't be able to prove to his loved ones, especially Marty, that he is a changed man if he doesn't plead his case.

Brody and Jessica attended group therapy at St. Ann's, and Brody offered to speak first. He showed the group the sweet card Shane gave him, and the paranoid lady pointed out to the doctor that that's the boy Brody kidnapped. Brody said he knows what he did was wrong and he never meant to hurt anybody. He revealed that he'd shot a young boy in Iraq and has great regret for taking that child from his family. Just as he began to recall the details, he looked over and saw a vision of the boy sitting in a chair. Jessica caught on to what was happening and suggested someone else speak, but Brody insisted on finishing the story. When he mentioned that the boy was silent, Jessica suddenly remembered herself saying, "Why aren't you crying, baby?" When Brody claimed that he "took someone's child," it seemed to strike a chord with Jessica. Her mind was elsewhere when Dr. Levin called out to her. He asked what she was thinking about and she claimed she just felt really sorry for Brody after hearing his story. After the session, Jessica told Brody she must see her baby.

Rex noticed that something was bothering Shane at Rodi's. While he and Gigi were looking at Shane's recent test score, Rex spotted a "Z Box" on his Christmas list and Shane was angry because he never meant for that list to see the light of day. While Shane was out of earshot, Rex suggested he buy the video game system for Shane, but Gigi pointed out it's not really in their budget. Later, Rex tried to purchase the game online using his credit card, but the card was denied. Rex soon learned that his business credit card is maxed out, too, and he can't get his line of credit increased. Nevertheless, he kept silent about the problem and let on to Gigi that he'd be able to purchase the toy.

Markko met up with Langston and Lola at Cristian's, and Langston informed him she's persuaded Lola not to run away. Sarah arrived looking for Cristian and was touched when witnessed a tender moment between Langston and her cousin. When Cristian and Vanessa returned from the diner, Lola was upset to hear that Cris wouldn't marry Vanessa and pleaded with Sarah to allow Cristian to do so. Sarah pulled Cristian aside and asked if he really wants to marry Vanessa.

Téa and Todd returned to the courtroom and Téa shocked everyone by announcing that Todd has changed his plea. Nora argued against the court allowing a changed plea, but Téa pointed out that the rape charge was added after the defense reached a deal with the DA. The judge asked Todd for his plea, and Todd stood up, announcing that he pleads not guilty. Marty hung her head in dismay.