A charismatic 16-year-old, Danny Desai, has a troubled past and returns to his hometown after spending five years in juvenile detention.

A grief counselor tries to help the students move on with their lives; a friendly dinner between Danny and Jo's families goes awry; Lacey struggles with her emotions.

Jo volunteers for a school skit, but winds up getting more attention than she expected; Danny tries to reconnect with Lacey; Kyle searches for a piece of evidence that will incriminate Danny.

Jo is invited to a sleepover, which she uses as an opportunity to get closer to Regina's friends; Karen is confronted by Regina's mother; Danny tries to keep things civil with his soccer teammates.

The residents of Green Grove clash over whether Danny should be allowed to attend the Fall Festival; Lacey asks Regina's mother for information about the necklace in the murder investigation.

Danny, Jo and Lacey go on a road trip in search of clues; Jo and Lacey are at odds; Danny violates his parole by crossing state lines; Kyle is determined to track down Jo; Karen and Tess bond over a pottery lesson.