Claire escapes her troubled past by joining the prestigious American Ballet Company in New York City, where she finds new opportunities and new enemies.
Claire's efforts to sever ties with her brother hit a snag when he comes looking for her; Paul hires a cutting-edge choreographer; and an aging prima ballerina schemes to remain in the spotlight.
Despite financial woes, the show goes on as the new choreographer inspires the troop, but irks Paul. Meanwhile Claire looks into the strip club and Bryan arrives in town.
As Thanksgiving nears, neurotic Paul has the dancers on edge, while Claire heads home to visit her ailing father and Bryan, whom she hasn't seen since their frightening encounter in New York City.
With opening night fast approaching, Paul faces setbacks that he blames on Toni. Kiira makes a big decision. Romeo's prophecy upsets a deeply insecure Claire.
Kiira's decision throws opening night into disarray. Daphne finds herself in the spotlight while Claire rises to artistic transcendence and Romeo's prophecy is revealed.
