On the eve of the album release, Griffin cancels the album, tour, and concert, and forces the boys to return to Minnesota. James doesn't want to leave the music business, and joins Gustavo's archrival, Hawk. Gustavo has to come up with $2,000,000 to buy the band's contract from Griffin. The boys come back to Los Angeles and hold an audition to replace James, but can't find anyone. James returns, and they prepare for the concert.