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 & 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, being married even when he was engaged to Justine. And Linnette befriends Gloria, who moves in next door. They are both unaware of who the other is, and for Linnette why Gloria has decided to move to Cedar Cove.
—Huggo