The shooting incident at the assistant coroner's house leads to the police releasing Ryan and reopening the case into Beck's death, including a move which may be painful for Ethan and Jen. Ryan's release still does not deal with what Adrien sees as Ryan's betrayal against him. Nicole learns about Carrie's pregnancy, which gives Carrie another shoulder on which to lean as she contemplates what to do about the baby. Nicole also confronts Adrien about what she found out in Bellingham. AJ is pursued by a couple of thugs, which leads to him being in a prison of a different kind. As he goes through his withdrawal, AJ has time to think about how to make what he believes the world right again. Shelby believes she has some leverage in dealing with Adrien concerning their divorce. All of these issues combined lead to the revelation of how Beck died, as well as the incorrect belief by some involved about how he died. But the revelation does not come without tragic consequences.
—Huggo