Simone is hurting from her break-up with Jordan.

Damon replayed his conversation with JR's mom when he learned he was her son.

Things are still awkward between Damon and Simone. Nate checks on her and says you can't bypass the hurt.

Ralph visits Amara and wants info on Marcus for an interview.

Thea compliments Simone at tennis practice, and they patch things up.

Coach Marcus yelled at Damon for pitching poorly. When JR's mom calls again, Damon ignores it and asks Thea on a date.

Marcus gets upset when there is a viral video of JR's catching well and yells at him not be become a social media scandal.

JR's mom tells him Damon is hers by DNA, his dad didn't want to raise another kid, and JR was sick.

JR announces the news to Damon on his date with Thea, and he blows up at him.

Thea admonishes him not to wreck his friendship with his best friend.

JR is stressed about his family issues and coach. Nate offers to help by being his social media manager. He captures the coach going off at JR next time.

Simone breaks down after winning her tennis match when a teammate suggests calling Jordan with the good news.

She cries in Damon's arms, then stops herself.

Damon decides to date Thea, stating it's less complicated.

Damon and JR compare notes on Marcus and ask Amara for help.

She goes to see Marcus, and he lashes out at her too.