Even Trace is excited to record his next songs with co-author Leigh in legendary producer Harley Jones's studio while Abby worries missing him, but he's extremely picky and concludes that Trace should sing solo what was written as a duet. Obscure author Bree can't resist buying the town's only bookstore about to close, without sound business plan, and freaks out when 'helpful' Jess advertises readings there from hit novelist Simon Atwater naively assuming he'll accept as his national book tour passes nearby, but a desperate attempt to invite him last-minute actually yields a visit. Kevin prepares for med school but gets sort of seduced by a rude stickler fire woman, which he dates. Mick listens to Nell's plea to attempt reconciling with estranged brother Thomas, who proves too bitter.
—KGF Vissers