In revenge for his beating John threatens to put the farm-house up for sale, rejecting Mia's offer to buy it. The kids blame her and are still wary of having a transsexual guardian but Levi breaks down and admits to Mia how much he misses his mother and even Riley comes to appreciate that having another female presence in the house lightens her work-load. Eddie, the boss from whom Mia takes the orders for her hits, turns up with another job for her but has his name put on the lease, which ensures that Mia and the kids can stay.

Ben and Mia's relationship grows closer; Mia meets with an accident while doing a hit; Ryan begins acting out at school.

Mia attempts to keep her home and work lives separate, but they end up coming to a full-on collision. After a momentous confession from Riley, John will do whatever it takes to silence her.

Mia finds herself being forced to use her professional knowledge to help Riley. Mia enlists Eddie for help. Ben's confusion about his attraction to Mia increases after he finds out more about her past.

Following an upsetting reunion with her family, Mia retreats to apartment. The children ask Ben and Eddie for help in finding her. Eddie has concerns of his own. Mia must pay the price for missing a target.