The dramatic opening of Lucille's trial tests the friendship of Reese, Peyton and Lane; Peyton's hotshot lawyer offers a new theory about Travis's murder, which gains legitimacy from Lane's reporting and Tom's testimony. Meanwhile, Reese comes between the Massick brothers; another paternity test is ordered.

A mysterious source feeds Lane disturbing tips about Dean's role in Travis's murder investigation; Edward is forced to admit his guilt to one daughter, breaking the other's heart. Meanwhile, Vincent relocates after Veronica visits him in prison; and things heat up between Peyton and Brian, whose political agenda may prove to be Edward's biggest worry.

The newly elected Edward campaigns to persuade Reese that Nick is a gold digger; Lane's work with Terry unsettles Dean; and Peyton is snagged in her own trap when she tries to land a loan from Charles. Meanwhile, Tom recognizes Veronica's assassination ruse; and the riverboat's new owner and Reese get caught in a deadly revenge plot gone awry.

Veronica flees to Barbados, where she's intercepted; Reese strikes a final blow against her foes as she, Tom, Peyton and Nick plan a lavish double wedding. Meanwhile, Sam's past puts Cassie in jeopardy; Edward works to clear his name; and as one couple find their honeymoon plans altered, another wind up at the altar.

Edward's senatorial campaign is jeopardized by Lane's story about his affair with Veronica, together with Lucille's letter of confession to Reese about daddy's other little girl. Meanwhile, Jason objects to Dean's relationship with Lane; Tom gets a third partner on the eve of the riverboat casino's grand opening.

Sonny Lee declares her tie to Nick's family - which Tom and Peyton instantly try to sever; Lane and Cassie set out to unite their feuding beaus; and Rita tells Edward the ""truth"" about who was behind the photos. Meanwhile, Reese gets a nasty piece of mail; Peyton's latest scam backfires; and the Burton marriage crumbles-again.

Sam's sobriety is put to the test after he recalls his tortured past; Reese makes Tom a miserable married man; Veronica and the Burtons have a showdown that results in a dog of a deal; and Nick's inheritance sends one woman packing as another settles into his apartment. Meanwhile, Lane helps out a friend in need.

As Peyton tries to reunite Nick with his father, Sonny Lee weasles her way back into Martin's favor; and a vengeful Reese goes after those who have played her for a fool. Meanwhile, Dean and Cassie are thrown by Sam's behavior; Edward sets a trap to expose Veronica for the liar she is; and two women vie for control of the Corelli fortune and its legal heir.

Reese Burton is more than happy to become the new Mrs Peterson -but that doesn't mean that Travis is ready for the same commitment. And when his indiscretions are revealed to Reese, their marriage is suddenly scandalised and Reese goes out for revenge.

As news of Travis's ""accidental"" death spreads, Peyton scrambles to find a damning video he made of them; a less-than-grief-stricken Reese decides to go on her honeymoon; and Lane considers returning to New York. But Dean's findings keep all three in Savannah. Meanwhile, Edward takes a huge gamble during a poker game with Tom.

An arrest is made for the murder of Travis after Reese, Peyton and Lane supply Dean with alibis. Meanwhile, Peyton shows who's boss when ""Bunny"" returns to Savannah for more hush money; Edward's nonchalance about losing the riverboat enrages Tom, who targets Reese; and the real murderer is revealed following a robbery at the Burton estate.

The newlywed Massicks plan to annul, until family and friends persuade them to give marriage a shot; Lane's new job sends her after a sex-scandal story involving Sen. Burton; and Wheeler plays cupid for Sam. Meanwhile, Peyton tricks Nick into getting a roommate, along with a new place; and Rita helps Lane verify the charges against Edward.

Peyton provokes a feud between Edward and Reese; Reese finally finds a job thanks to Tom; and heartbreak looms for lovers Lane and Dean when a woman from Dean's past resurfaces. Meanwhile, Veronica cozies up to Edward; and Lucille beseeches Peyton to forgive.

Veronica blows Tom's cover to protect herself from Edward's accusations; Dean learns the truth about Jeannie with the help of Lane, his son and Jeannie's mother; and Vincent offers to fill Reese in on the background of her newest fiancee's intentions. Meanwhile, Peyton confronts Tom about his childhood, then teams with him in business...and pleasure.

Veronica flees to Barbados, where she's intercepted; Reese strikes a final blow against her foes as she, Tom, Peyton and Nick plan a lavish double wedding. Meanwhile, Sam's past puts Cassie in jeopardy; Edward works to clear his name; and as one couple find their honeymoon plans altered, another wind up at the altar.

Reese and Travis make up but their relationship is again ruined by Peyton who hires a stripper to pose as ""Bunny"". Travis goes to get revenge on Peyton and their encounter leads to death.

Veronica arouses Peyton's suspicions when she offers to tend to a recuperating Edward; Dean leaves two women distraught...for different reasons; and Tom's brother hits town after his release from prison. Meanwhile, Reese reconciles with her father; Lane finds a job; Peyton discovers Veronica's past and makes Tom an offer he can't afford to refuse.

Veronica and Tom make indecent proposals to their respective Burtons, one of which stokes Vincent's jealousy; Lane uncovers Jeannie's private affairs after Jeannie warns her to stay away from Dean. Meanwhile, Lucille shares the Gothic history of Massick-Burton relations with Peyton; and Edward is shocked to learn of Veronica's own equally torrid past.

A familiar face returns to town, causing double trouble for Peyton and Reese, who barely avoids Veronica's trap for Tom; and Lane's kidnapper makes explosive plans for Dean's demise. Meanwhile, Lucille settles the score with her own captive, Edward.

Lucille is acquitted as the pieces of Travis's death finally fall into place, but her subsequent actions may lead to her downfall; Lane and Jason's chance at friendship is cut short by a violent act of revenge by Jack. Meanwhile, Reese gets caught in the crossfire when she tries to stop the Massick-Burton feud; and two of Peyton's worst nightmares come true.

Edward's unholy union to Eleanor shocks the women in his life, especially his mistress; Dean is knocked for a loop when Lane's mood swings intensify; and Cassie's singing career hits a snag. Meanwhile, Peyton moves in on Nick, who finds himself single after Reese learns of his deadly past dealings; and Veronica gets herself a new, equally vengeful partner in crime.

Tom points fingers to clear himself of the riverboat fire; Lane's innocent kiss with Terry sets Dean ablaze with anger, but it's she who cools to the idea of spending more time with her lying ex. Meanwhile, Peyton blocks Nick's funding for his part of the boat; and Edward loses Reese as an employee when she meets a shady character on her father's payroll.

Reese recovers her mother's lost will-giving her half of Burton Industries. But she may lose Nick, who spends a steamy night alone with Peyton. Meanwhile, Lane's story on Edward places her and Dean in harm's way; Cassie begins to exploit her roommates for information on the Burton family; and Reese has a run-in with Veronica.

On the day of Lane and Dean's wedding, Peyton steals away for a close encounter with Nick; Edward and Veronica almost get caught in a steamy engagement of their own; and the bride tries to numb her cold feet by mixing drugs and alcohol.

Dean is shocked by Lane's past when a man she knew in New York arrives in Savannah; Nick helps Reese plug the leak on Edward's election committee, as he makes amends with Veronica. Meanwhile, an amorous Charles helps Peyton deliver a vicious birthday surprise for his wife; a prominent resident is targeted by death threats; and Reese decides to sell her share of the riverboat.