Luke and Noah begin to rebuild their relationship after the election scandal, and reunite by Christmas, but when Luke becomes paranoid and jealous of Noah's friendship with Maddie, he kisses Brian himself. Noah, who sees this, is angry with Luke for some time, and Lucinda is soon angry as well when Jade blurts out the secret. Ostracized, Brian comes very close to suicide before Luke and Noah can intervene, but after their intervention, he makes peace with Lucinda and his own homosexuality before leaving town. Also, with the help of Jade, Casey Hughes, and Lucinda, Luke and Noah get back together and finally consummate their relationship.