Garrett Drimmer, a struggling steel mill worker and single dad, has a chance encounter with Dannie Furlbee, a recent high school grad from the wealthy part of town.

A petty crook makes things difficult for Braden police officers Chewy and Rook as they search for answers in the case; Dannie digs deeper into Garrett's background; Jake begins to investigate the case on his own and finds a surprising potential lead.

A West Braden Elementary School teacher reaches her breaking point with a student; Rook begins to find her confidence as a cop until a police confrontation goes awry; Dannie's first night babysitting Carrie doesn't go as planned.

A grocery store cashier finds herself at odds when her con artist father unexpectedly shows up back in her life leading her to find comfort in a local bon vivant; a mysterious order at the mill leaves Jake suspicious of Bud.

A housekeeper helps Bud through his troubling time; Jake and Trask finally begin to see eye to eye when Jake's investigation brings them a promising yet controversial lead at Carl Steel; Dannie starts to believe that Garrett isn't being honest.

A real estate developer finds his business at risk when rumours about Bud's mill begin to circulate; the Braden Police Department makes some headway in their investigation; Dannie finds out a disturbing truth about Garrett.