Sandra faces bullying at school but is defended by Ryan, who reveals he is her brother and warns others not to bother her. Despite the protection, threats from other students suggest ongoing conflict when she returns home. Sandra struggles academically on her first day, prompting Mr. Wilde to arrange for Simon, a top scholar and former SAT top scorer, to tutor her after dinner. During the tutoring session, Sandra admits confusion over the lessons, revealing gaps in her knowledge. Simon begins helping her with foundational problems, setting up the challenge of overcoming her academic struggles in the episodes ahead.