Sisters First (Arc 3)

The third arc of S
==Synopsis==
Callie dates the handsome straight -- Ethan Griffins; Ben juggles with his dating life and raising his daughter, Briana; As Ashley struggles to find work following her departure from her role on a popular soap opera, she begins a relationship with Alyssa Gunther, a fashion designer who is more down-to-earth, much to the annoyance of ex-girlfriend Lexi Sterling; Layla meets and falls for her client, despite being hesitant to get back in the dating game. Nathan's new relationship with bodybuilder Gary Williams becomes abusive and frightening.
==Trivia==
*This arc marks the first appearances of Ethan Griffins, Briana Michaels, Alyssa Gunther, and Celia Morales.
*Main character Nathan Cross is involved in a very harrowing and dark domestic violence storyline in this arc. Marking it the second time a very serious storyline was written in the series.
*Despite Ashley being in a relationship with Alyssa, she still makes out with ex-girlfriend, Lexi Sterling.
*Sisters Layla and Callie McDaniel enter their long-running relationships.