Looking for comfort from family and friends, Kari moves back home with her parents. Tim looks to deepen his relationship with Angela. While at home, Kari learns that her first love, Ryan, has moved back to town.

Dirk confronts Angela about her affair. Tim attempts to give Kari divorce paperwork, but Elizabeth intercepts it. Determined to save her marriage, Kari reveals an unexpected truth to Tim that could change their lives forever.

After Kari reveals her pregnancy to Tim, Angela shows her frustration at the lack of progress in his divorce. Dirk continues to obsess over Angela. Kari spends the day with Ryan. John shares a profound message of hope for Elizabeth and his family.

Tim's drinking spirals out of control. Luke invites Reagan to the Baxter family home for a pool date. Ashley has an unexpected run-in with an old crush from high school and Kari looks to her mom for advice on her marriage.

Kari and Tim decide to work on fixing their marriage. Luke and Reagan continue their courtship. Ryan gets an unexpected coaching opportunity that would take him away from Kari. Elizabeth sees an old friend with ties to Ashley's traumatic past.

Five months have passed. Kari and Tim are in marriage counseling. Luke plans a fundraiser at church, but when Ashley unexpectedly arrives, old family wounds are reopened. Dirk's obsession with Angela and Tim takes a dangerous turn.

The Baxter family Thanksgiving is full of food and football with a side of drama. After showing up late to dinner, Ashley is confronted by her family. Luke tells Reagan about his best friend's tragic death while Kari and Tim share good news.

As Christmas approaches, Luke seeks reconciliation with his sister, but Ashley's past haunts her. Kari and Tim's marital bond grows stronger as Tim celebrates six months of sobriety, but an unforeseen event could shatter everything.

Ashley tells Elizabeth and John about the guilt tied to her involvement in Colton Ashford’s death. Elizabeth celebrates the completion of the church nursery. Meanwhile, Dirk holds Kari and a guest hostage in her home.