Successful neurosurgeon Maggie Sullivan is struggling after getting arrested. Even after the charges are dropped, she runs back to her Nova Scotia hometown to stay with her estranged father Sully. Cal Jones is Sully's hot assistant.
Maggie wants to go back to Boston, but a new lawsuit threatens her medical license. Her lawyer tells her to stay out of sight. She's stuck. An elderly neighbor suffering dementia hits his head in a fall. Her boyfriend Andrew arrives.
Sully gets tired of Andrew, who returns to Boston; Maggie's lawsuit gets worse after she tries to contact the plaintiff; The town gathers to celebrate the Mi'kmaq, the first inhabitants of Nova Scotia; a camper runs away.
Maggie and Cal work against the clock in a daring medical rescue, in the process discovering a clue to a missing camper's whereabouts; Maggie learns more about Cal's past; Sully receives disturbing news.
Sully tries to hide from Frank and Edna how much he's struggling. Back in Boston Maggie's boyfriend is intent on repairing their relationship and plans a surprise, but his plans are derailed when Maggie receives disturbing news.
After receiving unfortunate news, Maggie returns to Sullivan's Crossing with Andrew and attempts to share her love for the Crossing with reluctant Andrew. Things take an unexpected turn after a night out.