Catching him in his lies about drinking, Olivia isn't sure if she is ready to forgive Jack. Dealing with Olivia's request for space and not staying off the wagon is made all the more difficult for Jack with some news he learns about his Seattle job. Grace and Cliff clear the air about Alex which includes a surprising move by Cliff. Their relationship has the potential to hit more bumps with the return of Will to Cedar Cove for the summer, he who is dealing with the aftermath of his divorce. Bob makes an official offer to Grace, but doesn't tell her the whole story before she reluctantly accepts, that story which she has to find out and deal with on her own. Olivia has an interesting first meeting with the new DA, Paul Watson. As he is much different than Anthony in temperament, Paul has an interesting dynamic with Rebecca, who realizes that her job may be on the line. After Rebecca is able to rescue Eric with Dick Turnbull seemingly taking the entire fall, Warren believes he can waltz... Written by Huggo

Jack anxiously awaits Olivia's answer on his want for them to move in together. Professional issues may get in both their ways, with a perception that personal issues may be behind everything. Justine faces another hurdle in her effort to move out. Will wants to help, but they both know that Olivia will not like Will's proposal. Warren finds that there are direct day to day personal implications to his father taking over the business, with Alex being caught in the crossfire. Grace receives a visit from Maryellen, with a delayed John arriving in a few days. Grace thinks she knows why Maryellen has made what is this somewhat unexpected trek cross country. Buoyed by the success of the fisherman's fundraising picnic, Peggy feels the need to spread her wings beyond the Thyme and Tide. Peggy has her own answer to Bob's reaction to her announcement about what she wants to do. Paul and Rebecca are still butting heads during what is still her probationary period, and thus it may be a career ... Written by Huggo

In Olivia's request for some space, Jack tries to accommodate her, perhaps a little too much for her taste. Bob believes that Jack has to be careful about Paul, which is a little more difficult for Bob to handle as Olivia has suggested to Paul that he move into the Thyme and Tide as long as he stays in Cedar Cove. Grace decides in her first act as town manager to have a town photograph taken with every single Cedar Cove resident included, which ends up being a little more difficult than she imagined. Warren continues to have a problem with Alex, who he believes he may have the upper hand on, if he chooses to play that card. With the investor for their Cedar Cove restaurant having backed out, Maryellen and John look for a new suitable investor. If they can't find one, it may jeopardize their relationship as Maryellen wants to stay in Cedar Cove regardless, whereas John feels he can't stay unless they open a restaurant. Justine hopes that her job with her Uncle Will is not just a make ... Written by Huggo

In protecting Jack's interest in Jack and Olivia's relationship, Bob continues to give Paul the cold shoulder, he who has been openly welcomed into the Thyme and Tide by Peggy. In Jack's mutual support of Alex, which now includes commiserating over their respective work woes, Jack is unaware of the possible perception that he and Alex are in a relationship, which could further threaten the issue with Olivia. Both Olivia and Justine are having problems with Will, Justine's more around his and thus her associated business dealings with Warren, while Olivia does not like Will's thoughts of tearing down the family home to redevelop the property. And Cliff gives Grace an ultimatum in providing him a definitive answer to his marriage proposal. All these issues come to a head at a party Olivia holds as a joint birthday/welcome gathering for Paul. Meanwhile, Warren receives a surprise visit from his wife Kelly, which does confirm the suspicion of some Cedar Cove residents of his marital status,... Written by Huggo

The aftermath of the dinner party has many Cedar Cove residents in a state of denial. Olivia and Jack confront each other about their trust issues. Then, Olivia is concerned after Grace calls off her engagement, even as Grace insists she is fine with her decision. But Bob and Peggy secretly plan to prove she is only kidding herself. Then, as Olivia serves Will papers to stop his real estate plans, some unsolicited advice from Paul makes her second guess her decision.

Now officially engaged, Grace surprises by wanting to have a big wedding with all the bells and whistles. She is dismayed by what seems to be both Olivia and especially Maryellen's coolness toward her wedding, the latter who she has asked to be her maid of honor. Olivia is dismayed herself when she learns that Will has sold his half interest in the family home to Warren, who in turn wants to buy out Olivia to develop the property as he sees fit. Luke learns that Matt has disappeared, which strengthens Justine's belief that he needs help in dealing with whatever he is facing emotionally. In finding out what those emotional issues are, Justine suggests Luke go to a probable source for information. Rebecca makes it clear to Paul that she wants to lead a felony case of a minor whose drunken offense is not his first, but... Jack butts heads with Jeri over her refusal to publish one of his articles, she making the decision to protect what is already her tenuous position at the paper. ... Written by Huggo

After the dramatic events at the baseball game, Jack and Olivia resolve to spend more time together while Olivia makes sure to set Liz straight about her relationship status. Meanwhile, Grace tries to convince Cliff to elope and Maryellen turns to her friends to help cope with her mother's nuptials. Then, Jack shows up to defend Jeri in a meeting with David, the owner of the Seattle Courier, but just when Jack is prepared to lose his job, he finds out David has something else in mind.

Olivia vows to find a way to make her brother pull his own weight or move out of her home, as an oblivious Will starts to overstay his welcome and relies too heavily on her help. Jack tries to smooth things over at the Seattle Courier after he is offered Jeri's job, but when Jeri finds out, her fury at being ousted presents Jack with a test of loyalty. Meanwhile, Warren is seething after he finds out Olivia has sold her share of Charlotte's house to Buck behind his back.

Olivia and Jack consider the inevitable challenge of a long distance relationship as Jack begins his new job as chief editor in Seattle. But Jack soon finds himself at an impasse with his boss, who questions Jack's ability to meet his bottom line. Meanwhile, Paul is avoiding a second date with Alex, even as Olivia pressures him to take a chance on love. And as Will promises to shape up in hopes of starting fresh with his sister, his latest mishap proves Olivia was right all along.

The couples of Cedar Cove are search for middle ground while family revelations, a hasty proposal and a heartfelt confession lead up to Grace's big wedding day. After Jack moves in, Olivia grows unsettled as she unpacks boxes full of memories from his past. While Olivia struggles to get him to open up, Jack is distracted with a new challenge at work. Meanwhile, Warren and Buck continue to go head to head with Alex caught in the middle of their feud.

Grace and Cliff's wedding day is approaching, and they have agreed to compromise, not yet knowing what that compromise is going to be. The wedding is only second on Grace's mind as she believes that Maryellen is rushing into a marriage to John, who has returned to Cedar Cove on the news that they have received financing for their restaurant. Olivia and Jack's relationship hits another bump, as Jack still deals with the issues concerning Eddie, who he has learned is David's nephew, and as Olivia still questions Jack's commitment in his inability for full disclosure about his life. Paul, who has decided to leave Cedar Cove upon Anthony's return, may make his feelings known to Olivia as she presses him for a reason for his departure. While Rebecca outwardly is happy to see Paul go as it means she probably will get her job back, another surprisingly also questions Paul's hasty departure. Now that he and Olivia are on better terms, Will believes it is time for him to move out of her house ... Written by Huggo

Cedar Cove is a quaint, picturesque town on an island in Puget Sound in Washington state. Its residents are old fashioned in their values, neighbors on the most part trying to help neighbors, and people not locking their doors in their trust of their neighbors. The moral center and compass of the town is Olivia Lockhart, the bicycle riding, scarf wearing municipal court judge who grew up in the town. Regardless of her being the focus for many in town, Olivia's life has not been issue-free, she long ago having gone through a divorce from her physician ex-husband, the dissolution of their marriage largely due to the accidental drowning death of their son, Jordan, when he was thirteen, that incident from which they as a couple could not recover. Also affected was Jordan's twin sister, Justine, now a young woman, who has been struggling to find her place in life ever since. Much like the town is being pulled in different directions, such as by cutthroat developer Warren Saget, Olivia is ... Written by Huggo