
High-powered career woman Abby O'Brien has made it out of her hometown of Chesapeake Shores and into the big city -- New York. When the divorced mother of twins takes a trip home, she is confronted with people from her past -- including high school sweetheart Trace, uncompromising father Mick and esteemed grandmother Nell. It is this look into her past, combined with a realization that her career is restricting her ability to be a hands-on mother to her daughters, that leads Abby to consider making a permanent move back to Chesapeake Shores, which she does.

Connor comes to Luke's defense despite personal risks; Abby faces a romantic dilemma; Jay wants more than friendship.

Evan finds himself wondering if he has feelings for Abby; Luke is threatened with going back to prison; Connor sacrifices to help Luke and Bree.

Kevin and Sarah try to keep a secret while Bree discovers one from Luke's past; Evan whisks Abby away on a business trip.

Evan throws his back out when he comes to the house and must recover for a few days on the O'Brien couch, connecting him with the family in a way Abby never anticipated.