In Chapter 4, the story follows Marisol as she seeks permission from her protective father, BJ, to meet her friends, including a boy named Timothy. BJ struggles with the idea of his daughter dating and attempts to assert his authority, leading to a conversation with his wife, Julianne, about their daughter's growing independence. Ultimately, they agree to let Marisol visit her friends under supervision, highlighting the tension between parental protection and allowing children to grow up.