Joe weasels his way into a local murder case and finds himself at odds with some important townsfolk. Marybeth manages the rest of the family at a motel and does some digging of her own.

Joe and Marybeth are spooked after the incident at Clyde's trailer and must decide whether or not they want to continue looking for the truth. Sheridan gets an expected visitor.

Joe begins to wonder if there's anyone in town who isn't connected to the deeply rooted corruption, and Marybeth works around the clock to try and free Nate.