David's work and study schedule begins to take a toll on him when mid terms come around, leading him to start using crystal meth. His erratic behaviour worries Donna and Kelly. Dylan wants to help Suzanne with her financial troubles by giving her $10 000 but Jim urges Dylan to let him do a background check on her first. Steve decides to take his suspicions about John Sears to their fraternity chapter president. Brandon continues to tutor D'Shawn in sociology but still feels that Professor Randall is giving him preferential treatment. During a basketball game, D'Shawn sustains an injury that he fears will impact his future career prospects. Andrea learns from her new RA that Dan Rubin has transferred to another dormitory.