Haley walks an ethical tightrope in her defense strategy. As the courtroom theater mounts, Grace takes measures to protect herself and her family.

On the first day of the trial, the prosecution presents shocking evidence, while the defense casts doubt on the police investigation. Later, Henry divulges a secret to Grace.

Attorney Haley Fitzgerald begins to shape the narrative of the case and looks into Grace and Jonathan's pasts. Meanwhile, Franklin leverages his resources to help Grace and, later, defends Henry in the face of heightening tensions at school.

Grace hears Jonathan's side of the story and finds herself being followed by someone close to Elena.

After seeking refuge at her father's house, Grace finds herself on the receiving end of detectives' probing questions.

Grace and Jonathan Fraser are living an idyllic life on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. In preparation for a fundraiser at their son Henry's private school, Grace co-chairs the school's auction committee and notes the other mothers' prickly treatment of Elena, a young mom who's new to the group. The night of the Fundraiser, Grace tries to comfort an inconsolable Elena, while Jonathan departs for a medical conference early the next morning. As Grace awaits Jonathan's return, she's blindsided by news of a tragedy within the school community.