As the O'Brien family welcomes Bree home from London they ruminate on how the past two months have changed them all. Kevin and Sarah try for a baby, Jess and David plan for their wedding, and Abby thinks back to her conversation with Trace after their kiss on the beach.

Abby reflects on the past and contemplates a future on her own terms. She and Mick deal with the damage to the reputation of O'Brien Construction, Jess struggles with something David's parents gave her, and Bree realizes two different men from her past may be returning to her life and her heart.

O'Brien Construction's eccentric billionaire client, Evan Kincaid, comes to town and throws Abby and Mick off their game. At a moment of triumph, Connor discovers his law firm is hiding information from him, and Megan discovers a lost painting that leads her to a famous, reclusive local artist who wants nothing to do with her.

Jess and David host visitors in town for the traditional Snallygaster hunt. Mick and Thomas revisit a weekend-long hiking trip from their youth.

As work continues on his hotel, Evan and Abby learn a bit more about each other. Evan stays a night at Jess's B&B.

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.

Kevin and Sarah try to keep a secret while Bree discovers one from Luke’s past. Evan whisks Abby away on a business trip, but his intentions are not what she originally thinks.

Evan finds himself wondering if he has feelings for Abby; Luke is threatened.

Luke’s court case is here and Connor comes to his defense despite personal risks. Abby faces a romantic dilemma when Evan declares his true feelings and Jay wants more than friendship.