Avi and Matt nearly lose Ben, their son, to a hit and run accident, and Ben fears losing Rusty who saved his life. Their foster son John, whom they were going to adopt, runs away from his real mother and is returned to Avi and Matt's custody. John deals with his past and current problems by making poor decisions which affect everyone. Martha's illness places added strain on Matt and Avi's marriage as they seek to care for Martha and their family. A stowaway in Matt's barn turns into an unexpected blessing as they deal with the turmoil of life. Avi's office is robbed and she is taken hostage. After planning a trip to Israel, Matt is shot and the trip is not guaranteed.