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'The Fosters' season 4 spoilers, plot news 2016: Callie goes to her previous foster homes, Mariana ends relationship with Nick

Callie starts working on her senior project by taking pictures of her previous foster homes. Each visit gives her a new perspective on her past and at some point, she will have a surprising discovery in the upcoming episode of Freeform's popular family drama "The Fosters" season 4.

\"The Fosters\" season 4 promotional image | Freeform

In the next episode, Callie's seemingly innocent project for school will lead her to a shocking discovery about her past. According to the official synopsis for "Now for Then," Callie will take exterior photographs of her and Jude's seven foster homes. However, an unexpected encounter with a former foster mother will lead her to go inside. Callie later on decides to reach out to her other previous foster parents and she finds out that one of her former foster brothers who is just 17 years old has been convicted of murder.

Brandon, who is currently supporting himself and Courtney, realizes that the pressure of being independent is stressing him out. In order to unwind, he throws a house party but things will get out of hand and he will be in for more trouble than he expected.

Lena and Stef offer help to pay an attorney to work on getting Gabe off the sex offender registry, but it is currently placing Lena's career at risk and straining Mike and Ana's relationship. Meanwhile, Mariana talks to her parents about her plans to keep away from Nick. After the school lockdown, she realizes that it is best to end their relationship once and for all so she could feel safe again.

In the promo trailer for episode 4, Mariana tries to put on a brave face as she meets with Nick again. She realizes that she needs to face her fears and personally tell Nick about her decision, but it remains to be seen how he will react.

How will Nick take Mariana's bad news? Keep tuning in to "The Fosters" season 4 which airs every Monday night at 8 p.m. EST on Freeform.