Grace's decision to move back to Memphis is driven by vengeance following her sister Faith's death; she then is uncomfortable settling back into working at church with her family.

When the mayor decides to cash in a favor with Bishop Greenleaf, hoping to find one black church to support the local law enforcement community, he gets put in a tight spot that could cause a rift within the church. Through the course of her investigation, Grace gets blackmailed by an old acquaintance of Faith's. Charity spills the beans about her pregnancy to Lady Mae. Kerissa and Jacob start going to counselling sessions in an attempt to save their marriage.