Walker’s life gets more complicated when his childhood best friend, Hoyt Rawlins, returns to town. Abeline is thrilled to have Hoyt home but Geri has conflicted feelings for her ex-boyfriend. Meanwhile, Micki has her suspicions about the real reason Hoyt returned to town.

Walker realizes his life is at risk and confronts Captain James who confesses to him the real reason Micki went undercover. The Davidsons' return home sets Abeline on edge as there is dark history between the two families.

Walker has concerns over Micki going too deep undercover and wants to keep a close eye on her and the possible new informant. Captain James and the new District Attorney work together trying to close the case to bring Micki home. Stella and Colton Davidson team up to solve a mystery while under the watchful eye of Trey and come across an interesting obstacle on their way home.

A feisty officer Perez mistakes Cordell for a suspect. Trey offers to help Liam with a project. Meanwhile, Colton is struggling with his feelings for Stella.

Gale coming clean to Geri about the past forces Cordell to relive a part of his he'd buried long ago, and Trey considers Captain James' latest offer.