Ep 8. Girlfriends & Girl Friends

In the Austin & Ally season 2 episode 8, titled "Girlfriends & Girl Friends," the main characters find themselves in a love triangle of sorts. Austin (played by Ross Lynch) has a girlfriend named Kira (played by Kiersey Clemons), but he starts to develop feelings for Ally (played by Laura Marano). Meanwhile, Ally begins to suspect that her best friend Trish (played by Raini Rodriguez) has a crush on her.

The episode begins with Austin and Ally practicing a new song together. Kira shows up at Sonic Boom, where they rehearse, and surprises Austin with a gift – a necklace with their initials on it. Ally starts to feel jealous, but she tries to shake it off and focus on the song.

Later, Trish comes over to the store and tells Ally that she's been acting weird lately. Ally brushes it off, thinking that Trish is just being paranoid. However, Trish reveals that she's been having dreams about them kissing and she doesn't know what it means. Ally is taken aback and starts to worry that she's been leading Trish on without realizing it.

Meanwhile, Austin can't stop thinking about Ally. He confides in Dez (played by Calum Worthy) and tells him that he thinks he might be falling for her. Dez encourages him to tell her how he feels, but Austin is hesitant – he doesn't want to hurt Kira's feelings or ruin his friendship with Ally.

As the episode progresses, the tension between the characters builds. Ally tries to distance herself from Trish, but Trish won't let it go. Kira starts to suspect that something is going on between Austin and Ally, and she confronts him about it. Austin finally decides to talk to Ally and tells her how he feels, but she doesn't respond the way he was hoping.

In the end, the characters are forced to confront their feelings and figure out what they really want. Austin has to decide whether or not he wants to be with Kira or take a chance with Ally. Ally has to figure out how to deal with her complicated relationship with Trish. And Trish has to come to terms with her own feelings for Ally.

Overall, "Girlfriends & Girl Friends" is a dramatic and emotional episode that explores the complexities of teenage relationships. It's a must-watch for fans of the series who are invested in the characters' lives and want to see how their romantic entanglements play out.