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 fund-raising 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-damaging game she is playing. Luke finds that he has to prove himself to Derek before he is allowed out on the boat. And Linnette gets encouragement to ask out her boss, Dr. Chad, to whom she is attracted.
—Huggo