A Mother's Day celebration takes an unexpected turn when a daughter uncovers a devastating secret about her husband, disrupting the Baxter family gathering.

Kari returns to her parents' home seeking comfort. Tim aims to strengthen his bond with Angela. Back home, Kari discovers her first love, Ryan, has also returned to town.

Angela's affair leads to a confrontation with Dirk. Tim's divorce papers for Kari are intercepted by Elizabeth. In a bid to rescue her marriage, Kari reveals a bombshell truth to Tim, potentially changing everything.

Kari's pregnancy revelation to Tim leaves Angela frustrated over his stalled divorce. Dirk's obsession with Angela persists. Kari enjoys a day with Ryan, while John offers a hopeful message for Elizabeth and their family.

Struggling with alcoholism, Tim's life spirals downward. Luke invites Reagan over for a pool date at the Baxter family home. Ashley unexpectedly runs into an old high school crush, while Kari seeks marital advice from her mother.

Kari and Tim work on mending their marriage. Luke and Reagan's courtship continues. Ryan faces a coaching opportunity requiring him to leave Kari. Elizabeth reunites with Ashley's friend linked to her traumatic past.

Five months later, Kari and Tim seek marriage counseling. Luke organizes a church fundraiser, but Ashley's unexpected arrival reopens old family issues. Meanwhile, Dirk's fixation on Angela and Tim takes a disturbing path.

Food, football, and drama unfold at the Baxter family's Thanksgiving. Ashley's late arrival leads to a confrontation. Luke reveals to Reagan the tragic death of his best friend, while Kari and Tim share joyful news.

As Christmas nears, Luke attempts reconciliation with his sister while Ashley grapples with her past. Kari and Tim's marriage strengthens as Tim marks six months' sobriety, until an unexpected event threatens to derail everything.

Ashley confesses her role in Colton Ashford's demise to Elizabeth and John. Elizabeth commemorates the church nursery's completion. Simultaneously, Dirk takes Kari and a visitor captive at her residence.