George reveals he knew Laurel Merriwick but promised not to reveal this or give Cassie, Abigail and Joy the bags until the start of the Red Haloed Moon per her instructions. They try to find clues to help them make sense of the symbol in the sand.
Trace returns to Abby after three months on tour only to discover a family in turmoil; Mick ends the fight over the family trust but begins a feud with Connor.
The kids negotiate sharing their hot springs with the tourists, while Minnie and Joseph plan a barbecue community dinner. Rosemary discovers the truth about her mother.
A fortune telling machine shares uncomfortable truths with the O'Brien couples. Mick and Megan struggle with their long-distance relationship, Abby's more comfortable with her new romance.
When an upscale restauranteur is murdered, Emily finds herself harboring an unlikely fugitive as she sleuths to clear their name. Meanwhile, Sam is thrown when his ex-wife arrives in town.
Emily and Sam race to solve the murder before the new restaurant’s Christmas feast. Confronted with danger, Emily opens up to Sam and stops running from her past. Violet connects with her mom.