Nicholas Podany

Max, the guy Rose has a crush on, becomes infatuated with Zoe; Lemon asks AnnaBeth to start a catering business with her; Lavon tries to win over Ruby's grandfather.

Zoe finds herself anxious that her ever-critical mother will soon be visiting BlueBell for the holidays. In order to avoid spending quality time with her mother, she busies herself with a patient, but potentially ruins Christmas Eve for the whole town.

Max and Rose play matchmaker for Zoe; Wade and Lemon consider giving up on the Rammer Jammer; Shelby and Brick make a decision about their future together.

Zoe tries to keep her feelings about Wade under control. Lavon and Wade are forced to work together at the church's casino fundraiser, but when money is missing, Wade is suspected.

Danny and Baez investigate a series of violent robberies targeting luxury timepieces; Erin is conflicted about criminally charging a potentially innocent man; Frank is forced to reopen a case in which the officer involved was acquitted.

Cosgrove and Shaw suspect an art dealer was murdered but can't make an arrest until they locate her body; Price and Maroun must go to trial with a circumstantial case and a suspect with unlimited resources; the squad celebrates a birthday.