Stormy conditions— some resulting from a massive hurricane, others from an irate Ethel Buckley— might put a damper on the holiday celebrations. As plans change, the Howard sisters learn that sometimes asking for help is as important as giving it.

Shelley's already hectic life becomes more stressful when her husband brings home a puppy that he insists found him. Although the puppy is a lot to handle, Shelley begins to wonder if God brought the dog to her family for a reason.

"As Tea for Two gears up for Valentine's Day, Elaine and Jan hear some shouts behind the tearoom. They look out the window to frozen Chickadee Lake to observe what appear to be inebriated men leaving their ice-fishing shanty. But when the cousins learn that one of the members of their community has gone missing, they're almost certain it's one of the fishermen they saw. Were they witnesses to a crime? As the cousins delve into the man's disappearance,...

Candace Crenshaw is thrilled about her upcoming nuptials to Heath Carlson but begins to realize just how much change it will represent for her family. Her mother announces she may move out in order to give the newlyweds their space, while her daughter expresses concern that her father is being replaced. Together, Candace and Heath help Brooke understand that creating a new family doesn't mean forgetting the old one.

During a tour of historic homes, Meredith and Julia meet Cora Chisholm, a wealthy Savannah matron who is in need of their services. She asks Magnolia Investigations to find the history of five children who were sold during the Great Depression.

"Beverly's wedding is just days away, but when Jeff is called to the West Coast for an important photo opportunity, unforeseen circumstances threaten to keep him from making it back in time for the ceremony. Just when Shelley accepts Rusty's offer to sell her the Cove, Dan gets a wonderful job offer that will take the Bauers away from family and friends. Margaret and Allan's plans for the Paris trip are falling into place, but she frets about leaving...