Paula Meronek is undergoing a real transformation; shes started therapy and stopped drinking.

Paula has a therapy session in which she discusses her abusive relationship with her boyfriend Keith. Afterwards, she speaks with Keith on the phone telling him that her therapist said that although Keith, whos also in therapy, is making changes she is definitely taking a risk by having a relationship with him.

Later, at the Mystic Tan Salon, The Real World gang get tans and goof around, and John is especially silly. This seems to irritate Tyler Duckworth and, in the van and back at the house, he kvetches to Svetlana Shusterman and Paula about it. The girls defend John.

When the gang is in the van without Tyler, Svetlana tells John about what Tylers been saying. John isnt pleased to hear hes being cut down behind his back.

Paula receives a lavish care package from Keith in honor of the salons grand opening. Shes touched, and tells him so on the phone. During this conversation, we learn for the first time that Keith is coming to visit Key West.

Tyler decides that its time to talk to John about the tensions between them, and the two discuss their issues. Their conversation is successful and we see a more mature side of John. Tyler responds by complaining about Svetlanas meddling and announces hes going to make her pay.

We learn, as Paula breaks down in tears on the phone to Keith, that he will not be able to spend the night at The Real World house due to liability issues. She insists if she cant sleep next to him, she doesnt want to see him.

After she gets off the phone, Svetlana points out that some time with Keith is better than none. Svetlana also, however, takes the opportunity to say that Tyler made comments about not wanting Keith in the house either if hes abusive.

Tyler, Jose and Janelle Casanave create a Burn Book. which lists all the annoying things that Svetlana has done.