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

As everyone at school tries to move on with the aid of grief counsellor April, Jo battles with her father over her friendship with Danny as she and Rico set out to prove Danny's innocence.

Jo decides to break out of her anti-social routine at school, which comes as a disappointing surprise to her devoted study buddy, Rico.

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.

As Green Grove prepares for the annual Fall Festival, the town residents are at odds over whether Danny should be allowed at the Festival.

When new evidence in Regina's murder mystery points to Connecticut, Danny, Jo and Lacey decide to hit the road, without telling their parents.