Big city lawyer Ben Jackson, the small town guy made good, arrives back in Jacksons Wharf with his family in tow following the death of his father. His brother Frank, the local cop, seems resentful of his return home, while Frank's wife Mahina has reasons of her own for not wanting Ben back in town.

Romance abounds at Ronnie and Prue's wedding. Mahina confesses her love to Ben, while Frank's police inquiries lead to a devastating discovery about his wife and brother. Larissa fears for Calvin's safety in prison and Natalie invites her family to her baptism.