Tess entra como voluntária em uma competição de palavras cruzadas contra um novo supercomputador. No entanto, ela se vê envolvida em mais uma investigação após o assassinato de um famoso CEO de tecnologia.

Stacey Ruth Castor weathered the storm of her first husband's death and managed to find love again with her boss, David. But when David is discovered dead of an apparent suicide, the police suspect some foul play, as David's death mimics that of Stacey's first husband, Michael Wallace, who died in 2000.

Upon Emma's return, she discovers the lights have gone dim in the once festive town, prompting her to reconnect with an old flame to set their hearts and the town ablaze with light again.