Christopher J. Hanke

On the day of Nic's baby shower, Billie takes full control to make sure it goes smoothly; Devon and Leela stumble upon an apartment fire, where they assist in getting victims safely to Chastain; Leela gets a chance to prove her skills to Raptor.

A case becomes personal for the staff when Conrad and Bell treat a pregnant woman who is carrying Jake's future adopted child; Devon contemplates the future of his love life; Mina gets a call that causes her to make a bold decision about her future.

The wait is over as Conrad and Nic welcome the arrival of their baby girl; Raptor's life begins to fall apart and he is forced to turn to Cain for help; Devon and Bell work together on a complicated surgery that may allow them to save multiple lives.

Bill looks to Alby's past in an effort to thwart his ambitions, leading Alby to concoct yet another diabolical scheme to bring down the Henricksons. Meanwhile, in the wake of a festering investigation into Bill's private life, an incredulous Barb finds herself targeted as her husband's accomplice. Nicki's 'rescue' of a skittish compound wife complicates life at home, and lands her in hot water at Juniper Creek. Stung by an assertion by Michael Sainte, Margene finds herself at the crossroads in her business with Goji Blast. Don suffers emotional aftershocks that could have a lasting impact on Home Plus; Cara Lynn's secret leaks out; Heather apologizes for spilling the beans about Margene.

With his swearing-in ceremony only days away, Bill searches for ways to overcome the anti-polygamist sentiment swelling among State officials. Meanwhile, Barb's strategic attendance at a First Ladies fashion show triggers lingering resentment between Nicki and Margene--and between Barb and Nicki. Rhonda and exiled polygamist Verlan try to shake down Alby; Margene and Pam find their niche with Goji Blast and Michael Sainte; Nicki pushes for Cara Lynn's adoption; Lois learns the source of her ailment; Ben rewards Heather for her sensitivity.

Bill makes a deal in the Senate, but finds new obstacles to his livelihood being raised by LDS officials. Fed up with interning, Barb considers a dramatic life change that could have far-ranging consequences for the family. A legal obstacle hinders Bill and Nicki's efforts to adopt Cara Lynn. Margene preaches the Goji gospel; Rhonda encourages Verlan to do Alby's bidding; Lois longs for her old life with Frank; Don takes another hit for Bill.