The Perry family comes together to deal with dad Scott Perry’s health crisis. Scott reveals he has a plan to create a “Council of Dads” that would be there for the family if anything should happen to him.

Robin grapples with how a "Council of Dads" could really function in their day-to-day life as Larry takes on his responsibilities with passion. Luly has an unexpected meeting with her birth mom and learns about her early life with Scott.

Larry presents an offer to Robin that will impact the future of the Crab Shack, catching Anthony and everyone else by surprise. Luly endeavors to make an impression in her writing group, digging deep into personal experiences for a piece. Evan contemplates a return to school. Oliver makes strides with Theo but finds himself torn from his own family duties

Robin contemplates romantic life after Scott. Luly and Evan make a risky investment with their loan money, Anthony prepares for the transition of the Crab Shack and develops a surprising friendship. Larry confronts his past failures.

Robin tackles the fall holidays bravely but feels she can't compare to how well Scott handled everything. Oliver struggles with Peter's transgression. Theo makes new friends but finds they aren't necessarily the best influence. Luly gets some news about her adoptive family.

The Perry family and the Council all come together when Charlotte needs emergency surgery. Luly has a powerful meeting with her original adoptive parents that will change her life.

Anthony contemplates an intriguing job offer that would mean a move to Las Vegas. Evan finds his loyalties tested between Luly and his strong-willed mother while Larry shares some sage advice. Oliver confronts Anthony about a deeply held personal secret that will rock the Perry family.

Luly deals with the aftermath of her blog being published. She helps Larry reach out to help his estranged daughter and granddaughter during the story. The Perry family heads for higher ground before the storm.

Anthony arrives at the storm-ravaged Perry home to find Robin and Theo in peril, and Oliver puts all his medical skills to work when Sage goes into early labor. Meanwhile, the future of the Crab Shack is left hanging in the balance from the storm damage and the Perry kids grapple with the stunning news about Luly. Hilarie Burton and David Walton guest star.