Why would Mason think his father would investigate Liam ? It seems to me he's only been interested in Mason's house mates and potential boyfriends. He'd have to spend a lot of money to check up on all Mason's friends. But I guess Mason is overly suspicious of his father now.
I'm surprised at both Clarissa and Deon saying 'I don't understand a lot of things' - but perhaps Deon used the same phrase, so as not to upset Clarissa any more. I can see his worry about the media attention, since they might use the opportunity to ask veiled questions about the trial. But what is it they need to 'understand' ? Even Liam and Neil use the word, and I find it really weird. If they need information about what transgender means, they can simply look it up. Their focus should be on the fact that someone hurt their friend, again, and that she's now exposed and vulnerable at uni.
I'm not sure Daphne would want to see the people who witnessed Rick's humiliating behavior, even if they want to apologize. Not that they have anything to apologize for, unless they feel bad for not stopping Rick. They can tell Mason to tell Daphne they don't agree with Rick and that he's been thrown out of the club. Btw I think the latter may be a bad idea, since it may make Rick hate Daphne even more. Instead they should insist he see a counselor who specialize in LGBT issues and write an apology to Daphne, when he's repented of his sins. Anyway, let's hope Mason tells them, he and his friends needs more time to get over the confrontation, so he doesn't turn up where Jose is waiting for him.