As fresh snow and a new year arrive in Marble Cove, Beverly steps into her role as the town’s mayor. When a large news paper interviews Beverly about her victory, a figure from her past seeks an appointment with her. What will this visit mean for her newfound peace and purpose? Meanwhile, Diane’s latest novel takes a backseat when she finds herself writing about her experiences with cancer and discovers that her words have more power than she’d thought. Shelley’s mother makes a rare surprise visit, but her misguided efforts to make up for past failings threaten to shatter Shelley’s family. And Margaret is stunned when Allen is suddenly hospitalized. Will her efforts to bolster his health drive them apart or bring them closer than ever? The friends’ campaign to save the historic train station from demolition receives a boost from an unexpected source, but will the clue they uncover open the doors to finding the elusive former station master?