Lauren has more to deal with this year than ever. She faces new pressures at work as she and Whitney prepare for their biggest challenge at Teen Vogue yet. She also has a new roommate and a new wing woman in Audrina, and the two of them are hitting the Hollywood dating scene in a big way. But Lauren's past is never far behind: Jason is trying to put his life back together, and he's reached out to Lauren for help. Can she and Jason really be just friends after everything they've been through? Lauren hasn't spoken to Heidi since she moved in with Spencer, but with Heidi going through as many changes, it won't be long before she misses her best friend. What will Lauren do if and when Heidi decides she wants her best friend back? Lauren has learned from past mistakes, but this year... anything can happen.