There's a huge storm over Atlanta, and the firehouse is buzzing with calls for help. Meanwhile, Ella and Claretha go to pick up the kids from school, but CJ doesn't get their message and heads over to the school himself. Upon arriving, he finds out Ella, Claretha and the kids have already left, but he also meets assistant principal Nicole Jamieson. They feel an instant chemistry and decide to remain together to ride out the storm.