Fresh off a personal tragedy, Cole must now return to the place he never thought he'd see again - Holle Creek, the site of his greatest loss. Though necessary, his departure leaves Jane with a sense of great unease. She powers through, especially considering the unexpected joyous news she receives.

Then, Cole stops communicating entirely. Between that, and the continuing difficulties both personal and townwide, Jane faces a new threat to her happiness.

Sally and Molly are finally making some headway in their investigations, and in their personal lives. As Sally's duties to the casino and her family continue to build, will she be able to piece the puzzle together? Or will an innocent man hang?