Rip Girls

Bo Kauihou informs the Millers that Sydney will inherit Makai only if she stays for two weeks. He also notes that there have already been inquiries about purchasing the property, and that preserving the plantation would require a family decision. Ben and Elizabeth worry about selling despite Bo's insistence on the possibility of keeping the land.

Sydney discovers an old photograph of her mother on the plantation and learns she used to surf. The image connects Sydney to Hawaii and hints at a life she never fully knew. The moment deepens her curiosity about Makai and her mother's past.

In an abandoned barn, Sydney finds a surfboard inscribed Naniloa and feels a strange link to her mother. She meets Gia, a local girl who loves surfing, and Gia introduces her to Kona, an artist and skateboarder. Sydney admits she has never learned to surf, and Gia offers to teach her.

Ben allows Sydney to go to the beach the following day, but only if she stays out of the water and just takes pictures. The next day, Sydney goes to the beach with the Naniloa surfboard and meets Gia’s friends, including Kona. Gia begins teaching her how to ride a wave, marking her first real step into surfing.

While the Millers discuss the estate with realtors, Bo explains that a resort plan could replace the plantation buildings, possibly converting the main house into a restaurant. Sydney is disappointed that preservation is not part of the deal. The realtors emphasize that everything is negotiable, intensifying the sense that Makai's future is unstable.

During a surfing session, Sydney is swept off her board and Kona rescues her from the water. She wakes up in a beach house owned by Gia's mother, Malia, who has bandaged her cut. Malia reveals that the Naniloa board belonged to Sydney's mother and that she used to be friends with her.

Malia questions why Ben never told Sydney about their friendship, while Ben explains that he wanted to protect Sydney by keeping her away from Hawaii. The two adults discuss secrets and trust as Sydney processes this new family history. The conversation edges toward the tension between safety and truth.

The next day, Gia tells Sydney that her mother died in an accident while surfing. Sydney confronts her father about her mother's death and realizes he has never discussed it with her. The revelation pushes Sydney to confront her own past and her ties to Hawaii.

Gia and Kona take Sydney to Kaala Loa, a vacant plantation, where Sydney discovers her mother's old bedroom. The discovery deepens her connection to Naniloa and to the story of her mother. The visit also strengthens Sydney's resolve about Makai's future.

That night, Makai receives a new monetary offer from the company, prompting Sydney to weigh selling against preserving her mother's memory. She debates the options with Gia and the adults, sensing the emotional cost of the decision. The moment sets the stakes high for the future of Makai.

During a party at Kaala Loa, Sydney and Kona share a kiss, signaling the blooming affection between them. The event also highlights the tension between family history and new possibilities for Makai. The romance complicates Sydney's decision to stay or leave.

While observing the whales from the lagoon, Malia tells Sydney that her mother died while surfing. The revelation adds a layer of tragedy to the family history and explains why the ocean holds such power for Sydney. The whales scene also underscores the theme of preservation and memory.

A newspaper article states that Makai and the beach will be sold to the company, causing Gia's friends to ostracize Sydney. She confronts the growing backlash as her friendships strain under the looming sale. The community's opinion makes Sydney doubt her own resolve.

After an argument, Sydney initially decides to sell Makai, trying to honor the terms of the deal and secure her family's future. The tension culminates as she approaches signing the papers. Her resolve begins to shift as she notes Gia's reaction and the possibility of keeping Makai intact.

Just before signing, Sydney sees Gia's friends outside and decides not to sell, choosing instead to stay at Makai. She runs to the beach to tell Gia the good news, and in a dramatic moment she rescues Gia from the waves, bringing her safely to shore. The two teens reconcile and reaffirm their friendship as Makai's future feels possible.