Emily targets both the political and professional life of incumbent US Senator Tom Kingsley – the ambitious federal prosecutor who convicted David Clarke – with Nolan as her ally. Victoria begins to remember her secret love affair with David Clarke as her suspicions about Emily become even greater; Daniel is confronted with his dark past during a sudden reunion with his ex-girlfriend's brother; Declan continues falling for Charlotte only to discover that her boyfriend Adam is having an affair; Jack is devastated in the aftermath of his father's sudden death; and Emily's best friend, event planner Ashley Davenport, finds herself attracted to Daniel's college friend Tyler Barrol – who has an agenda of his own.
