As Newport is thrown into chaos following the earthquake, the gang struggles to make sure everyone is alright. Although Sandy has told him to stay where he is, Seth will do whatever it takes to be with Ryan and Taylor. Meanwhile, the Coopers are stuck in the ice cream shop until they are saved by Frank, who is the man in Newport that Julie Cooper is interested in; however, like so much in Newport, things are not what they seem when the family returns to the Cohen house, to see the damage that has been caused.