As Cate and Ryan learn of the changes made in their absence, Cate ends up losing her job. Baze spirals as he wrestles with his feelings for Cate. A surprise proposal leads to a familiar face leaving town.
Cate and Baze learn of Lux's problems at school, leading to the latter taking drastic measures to avoid flunking out. Cate and Baze tackle the arduous task of finding new jobs.
With Lux contemplating an unethical way to pass her test, Ryan and Cate argue about the former's sister after money goes missing from the house.
A familiar face comes back to town bearing a surprise for Lux. Cate's attempt to make peace with Ryan's work partner backfires spectacularly.
Cate finds a surprising confidante in a visiting musician. Baze and Emma get close. Cate and her mother quarrel over the past.
Cate and Ryan's belated honeymoon plans get derailed when Baze arrives at their hotel for a work function. Cate discovers that Ryan's ex-girlfriend attended their wedding.
Ryan and Cate's marriage is on the rocks after Ryan fails to attend couples therapy. Baze continues with his plans to woo Emma.
Lux and Eric get a rare chance to be open about their relationship. Cate continues her sleuthing to find more information about Ryan's ex.
With Homecoming in full swing, Lux gets in trouble after she is blamed for something she did not do. Tasha's protectiveness of Lux leads her to take drastic actions.
With everyone coming together for Thanksgiving, they reflect on their past and the secrets they are hiding from each other, as some of these secrets come to light.
With Tasha's freedom on the line, Lux is forced to come clean to Cate and Baze about her past with Trey and Valerie.
As Cate and Baze learn of Eric and Lux's relationship, they react quickly to protect their daughter. Baze makes his peace with Emma's past relationship with his father.
Cate and Ryan face a reckoning for their relationship. Lux makes progress in her relationship with her parents.