Quinn continues to dig deeper into Beck's hidden life by forming his own friendship with Beck's rich best buddy, A.J. Varland (Brendan Penny). Meanwhile, Ethan prepares to go back to work; Jen considers accepting a proposition from Adrien; and by rejecting the advances of a VIP guest, Nicole inadvertently puts her career at the Varland Resort on the line.

Quinn and Ryan learn something shocking about the alleged blackmail scheme against Beck; Adrien's “generosity” becomes a point of contention between Ethan and Jen; and Nicole is offered a new position at the Varland Resort.

Against her better judgment, Nicole procures an escort for a married VIP. But when the man dies from an overdose of passion, Ryan's skillful lies to the man's wife convince Nicole she can never have a relationship with Ryan.

Quinn is devastated when he discovers that Carrie has taken a down and out A.J. to her home for a shower, thinking the two have become a couple.

Ethan, too busy with his discovery that Adrien Varland is buying out the local businesses around his Tavern, has no time for Jen's emotional needs, sending her to seek comfort with Adam Lawson.

Adam's interviews raise his suspicions about the Coroner's report on Beck's death. And Shelby Varland, worried that Adrien may be suspicious of her affair with Beck, makes a startling discovery.

Upset over Carrie, Quinn discovers a cute waitress who only has eyes for him. Adrien invites Nicole to accompany him on a business trip to West Virginia to buy a horse. But Adrien has more on his mind than business and horses. Nicole entrusts Carrie with money to pay some bills but a desperate A.J. convinces her to loan it to him. Ethan and Jen learn that Adam Lawson's magazine won't print his article exposing Adrien unethical treatment of the McKayes. An upset Ethan, convinced that Jen had Adam kill the article, turns to Lisa for comfort, finally falling into her inviting arms. A terrified Shelby, certain that Adrien knows of her affair with Beck, makes plans to leave town.

The mystery of Beck McKaye's death is revealed.