After realizing that they can't leave together, Josh and Melissa break up and start looking for romance around town.

When their first flings end in regret, Melissa and Josh agree to a new plan—which he immediately casts aside, prompting her to make a fresh start.

Melissa grapples with her conflicted feelings for Doc Lopez, rebelling against his archaic ideas, while Josh tries to court Emma the schoolmarm.

New romances hit roadblocks as Melissa meets someone unexpected and Emma reveals a secret. Mildred seizes a chance to increase her power.

With the election looming, Mildred relentlessly ramps up her campaign. Josh and Melissa face their true feelings for each other.