John and Elizabeth put their house on the market. Kari organizes Jessie's first birthday party. Ashley longs for Landon, fighting wildfires in California. Luke and Lori's cohabitation hits a rough patch as a young couple.

Landon supports Reagan during her hospital stay. Kari tries on wedding gowns. Ashley pursues art opportunities out West. Luke faces turmoil as John learns a lesson from a Vietnam vet.

With wedding planning adding pressure, Kari accompanies Ashley to California. Landon supports Reagan, a single mom struggling to cope. Lori, pregnant and afraid to tell Luke, seeks assistance.

Ashley confronts Landon about his actions in the park. Kari uncovers a startling truth. Luke questions Lori's dishonesty. Lori's health takes a turn, landing her in John's care at the hospital.

Reagan struggles with single motherhood and confides in Kari. Ashley and Landon attend a trendy Los Angeles art gallery event. After Elizabeth and John's efforts to reconnect with Luke fail, Ryan makes a last attempt.

Lori confesses a secret to Elizabeth after recovering. Kari and Tim search for wedding venues. Ashley provides Luke with potential guidance back to faith. Landon makes a pivotal decision in California.

Tim's death anniversary and Jessie's first birthday, Kari contemplates revealing her engagement to Tim's mom. Elizabeth and Lori grow closer. Erin explores starting a family. Ashley receives a disturbing call from Paris.

When Lori returns home, she tries to reconcile with Luke. The Baxters volunteer after church. Ashley gets enigmatic calls from Paris. A protest rally attended by Lori and Luke takes an unexpected turn.

Ashley and Luke face challenges with their new roommate situation. Kari and Diane enjoy a day with baby Jessie. Brooke and Peter rush their daughter Maddie to the hospital after she falls ill. Ashley receives wise counsel from Irvel.

Brooke and Peter receive positive news regarding Maddie's health condition. Ashley handles calls from Paris while concealing Luke's location. Reagan contemplates contacting Luke, and Erin confides in Sam about her yearning for a family.

Ashley's art gallery opening night is marred by troubling news from Paris. Kari searches for her wedding dress as Luke reunites with an old friend. Diane confides in Kari and Ryan.

Kari and Ryan tie the knot. The family welcomes baby Thomas. Ashley, Landon, and Brooke nervously await results. Erin and Sam discuss starting a family.