Kathleen Parker

Veronica hunts down a saboteur intent on ruining the grades of a promising Neptune student. She also pursues evidence that could prove Abel Koontz is innocent of killing Lilly.

After tragedy strikes Neptune, Calif. and the local sheriff rushes to judgment, an emotional Veronica attempts to help a grieving family member rule out suicide as a contributing cause in the calamity. Meanwhile, Wallace offers to help transfer student Jackie Cook, the fiery, flirty daughter of professional baseball player Terrence Cook, track down the person who damaged her car in the school lot. Later, mayoral candidate Woody Goodman asks Keith to consider running for sheriff.

Veronica is hired by Gia Goodman to find out who is stalking her. However, things get complicated when Keith becomes embroiled in a scandal involving Gia's father. Logan throws an `alterna-prom' when the senior prom is cancelled. Wallace and Jackie solidify their new relationship.

When Casey strikes up a friendship with the sports star guest speaker it causes both Henry and Roman to be jealous.