In Episode 61, after getting Frank thoroughly drunk, Belinda graciously offers to help him to a bed-making sure enough people see her do it. Several days later, Carey confronts her as the rumors spread and guesses correctly that Belinda had already been impregnated by a man who refused to marry her. Carey tries to bring this to light, but Belinda's step-father insists on a marriage. Frank complies, not remembering the true nature of the indiscretion. At Belleterre, Robert tries to apologize for his earlier actions. Madison spends the afternoon picnicking with Jack anyway, but does not notice the mysterious figure watching them from the trees. Later, after Cole escorts her to her newly-repaired cabin, she is confronted by the mysterious figure. A figure she knows well. Finally, Rilla admits to her mother that her husband and son are not waiting at home for them-Markus took the baby one morning and never returned.

In Episode 62, Jonathan reveals himself to Madison with a blackmail proposition-she sign over her inheritance to him and he will not reveal that she once aborted his child. Later, Madison went to Cole at his hotel in a nearby town and tells all. He promises not to seek revenge, but belies himself after she leaves. Meanwhile, Olivia arrives in Australia, met by Richard. They discuss her future once she returns home, and Richard suggests teaching her the ways of business. Finally, in England, Frank Pritchett pays a visit to Allie's father to attempt to set things right, revealing that he and Belinda will move to India where he will be an army chaplain.

In Episode 63, Nick comforts Rilla by the hot springs upon discovering her real reason for being in Liberty Creek and asks her to be their nanny once Tess's baby is born. Nick's horse disturbs a bees nest, and he whisks Rilla away in rather close quarters. Will and Marietta cross their path, and Marietta becomes even more suspicious of Rilla's motives, vowing to speak to Nick about it herself. Madison gets out of hand drinking and gambling in a nearby town. Robert challenges her in both until he realizes she has lost control of herself, insisting on taking her home. But Madison's charms are too much, and they end up entering her cabin together. Frank and Belinda are married in England, but the wedding is almost stopped when her half-brother Freddie returns home. In San Francisco, Georgie goes into her shop after a long absense and meets a man waiting for his wife to finish a fitting. The two recognize each other, but neither mention it. After Mr. Carlson leaves, Georgie is visibly distressed.

In Episode 64, Greta discovers Madison's affair with Robert, but promises not to say anything-insisting only that Madison discuss it with him. She does, telling Robert that what they did was wrong. Robert is angry with her response, but they are interrupted with news of a murder-Jonathan's. In San Francisco, Nick and Tess arrive to visit the Hewitts and Georgie tells Tess of the appearance of one of her customers from New York. Carlson has since sent a letter-offering his continued silence if Georgie will sleep with him. Before it can be discussed further, Georgie goes into labor. In England, Grace receives a summons back to Belleterre and Carey considers returning with her. They also receive word that Allie Johnston, Frank's scorned fiancée, has attempted suicide. And at Belleterre, after relating to her mother the incident with the bees, Rilla sends her daughters to play in that same area.

In Episode 65, Sheriff Gowan investigates Jonathan's death. Madison is the prime suspect until Robert offers an alibi, and a perfectly innocent one, and the death is ruled accidental. Cole manages to get the truth about Madison's night with Robert, but then admits to her that it was he who killed Jonathan. David, Hildy, and Ada encounter the bees and Hildy receives the brunt of the severe attack. Will arrives to help and Hildy is taken to his house, gravely ill. He sympathizes with Rilla, but Marietta is more skeptical than ever. Meanwhile, Carey has arrived to see about Allie. She will survive, but her parents are sending her to recover in a sanitorium in Virginia. Finally, in San Francisco, Georgie gives birth to a son: Randall Stuart Jeremiah Hewitt.

In Episode 66, Marietta finally confronts Rilla with her suspicions, but Rilla plays the innocent and it is Mari who ends up looking bad. In San Francisco, Georgie receives another letter from Carlson, this one telling her of his upcoming visit. When he arrives, it's revealed that he and Gabe are old friends. In Liberty Creek, Madison and Cole discuss Cole's past as a hired gun-someone was trying to blackmail him into killing Jonathan. He also mentions having a wife who died. In England, Carey and Grace are sent off on their ship by many friends and family. Scotty must run in a bag that Carey forgot, and the two share a confused, passionate kiss before they are forced apart. Neither come to their senses until the ship is pulling away, but by then it is too late.

In Episode 67, Will and Marietta finally discuss Rilla after giving each other the silent treatment and determine to warn Nick as soon as he returns. Meanwhile, Nick and Tess are just bidding goodbye to Georgie and Gabe. Tess encourages Georgie not to let Carlson get to her. In Liberty Creek, Madison attempts to make amends with Robert, but he is indifferent. Later, Madison pays a visit to Jack, who proposes marriage. Madison promises to consider the offer, but Jack does not have faith that she will say yes. When she is gone, he confesses to Mrs. Pendergast that he knows Madison doesn't love him.

In Episode 68, In England, Charles saves Scotty the stress of asking for Carey's hand and offers it anyway-knowing far more about their relationship than Scotty thought. Charles promises to help Scotty get to the States as soon as possible. In Liberty Creek, Nick and Tess arrive home to their new house only to discovers surveyors working on the land across the lake. Later, Marietta comes to warn Nick about Rilla, but Nick does not believe it. However, when she mentions that Rilla is to be Tess and Nick's nanny, Nick remembers he has not told Tess this. Tess is adament that Rilla will not live in their house. At Belleterre, Madison and Robert argue again when Madison attempts to speak civilly to him and the two part more angry than before. Afterward, Madison visits Jack and accepts his earlier proposal, but does not let him see how upset she is. Finally, in San Francisco, Georgie and Gabe receive a letter from Peter Carlson asking if he might stay with them the next time he comes to town on business. Georgie can do nothing to prevent Gabe from saying yes to his good friend.

In Episode 69, Tess explains that, though she is concerned with what Marietta has said about Rilla, she does not want her as a nanny because she does not want help. Nick manages to talk her into it. Later, as everyone settles into the new house, Nick and Tess are paid a visit by Wesley Knowlton, a representative of a man named Oliver Winfield who plans to build a health resort across the lake. Nick is suspicious, as Wesley explains that he has never met this Mr. Winfield. In San Francisco, Georgie has a nightmare, remembering a "session" she once had with Peter Carlson. In England, Scotty and Johnny have finally found a ship and arrived in time to take them to North America. And in Boise, Carey and Grace have just arrived. Carey is distant, thinking of Scotty, and Grace tries to urge her to send him a telegram. Grace also decides to ride home ahead instead of waiting for a stage. Finally, Jack tells his grandparents that he and Madison are to be married. Robert is upset when he hears the news, but manages to hide it from Madison. Grace has arrived home at this moment and heard the exchange, guessing the truth-that Robert and Madison love each other but won't admit it-and confronts her brother with it.

In Episode 70, Madison prepares to announce her engagement to Jack, but has second thoughts. After speaking with Grace and reading a letter from Robert, she decides to break it off. She tries to catch him before he leaves Boise, but is too late. She returns to Liberty Creek, but only to prepare to follow Robert all the way to Boise. Upset, Jack takes a walk in the woods where he encounters Carey, who has just sprained her ankle. He offers to carry her back to Belleterre and she accepts-both are uncomfortable and try to avoid looking at her. At Tess and Nick's house, Rilla gets a little abusive toward Hildy but Nick interrupts. Nick is a bit suspicious, but Hildy covers for her mother. Nick takes Hildy and Ada into town with him, leaving Tess alone with Rilla. And in San Francisco, Georgie writes a letter Peter Carlson warning him to stay out of her life and offering a little blackmail of her own.