Chaos reigns with the closure of the Bridge, and the O'Briens are at war over Bree's manuscript. Meanwhile, Kevin is heartbroken visiting Sarah's family in Philadelphia, especially after he's offered his dream job back in Chesapeake Shores.
As Abby settles in at her firm’s Baltimore office, she wonders if she can remain just friends with Trace. Plus, a beautiful woman from Trace’s past arrives unannounced to Chesapeake Shores, while Megan tries to repair her relationship with Connor.
Abby reflects on the past and contemplates a future on her own terms, while she and Mick deal with the damage to the reputation of O'Brien Construction.
When Evan comes to the house, he throws out his back and must recover for a few days on the O'Brien couch, connecting him with the family in a way Abby never anticipated.
One of the O'Briens wrestles with a problem. Abby and Evan participate in a Road Rally, Connor breaks out of the house, Bree helps Luke with nightmares, and Mick and Megan discuss their pasts.
Various issues are troubling the O'Briens. Mick is in denial about his addiction. Margaret passes the bar. Jess pursues a new idea, and Bree tries mending the rift between her and Luke.
