Recently widowed Pastor Malcolm and newly divorced Lori hold fast to family, faith, and friendship while grieving their losses and parenting their children. But will their friendship turn into romance? It's not like that. Or is it?

After their moment in the rain, Malcolm and Lori decide how to move forward. Malcolm faces his congregation's doubts, and Lori enjoys her first post-divorce date. Flora skips therapy, Casey seeks respect, and Pen fails Justin.

Malcolm encourages his family to let go of Jenny's belongings, while Lori and David try a new living arrangement. But when Merritt spots Malcolm in an unexpected place, questions about family, faith, and loyalty intensify.

Lori and David work together as his jealousy of Malcolm festers, causing David to make a bad decision. Pen's popularity dips thanks to Casey. Flora and Merritt grow closer. Malcolm goes on his first date in years. Faith, family, and loyalty hang in the balance.

Malcolm enjoys a date with Grace while Lori wrestles with Joe's silence. David works to repair the consequences of his actions, as well as Casey's trust. Penelope and Casey grow more estranged while Merritt and Flora go to a high school party and grow even closer.

Casey shines at a wrestling meet while Pen simmers. Malcolm and Lori chaperone the Grace Community Church youth lock-in, where Pen and Casey's feud finally boils over. Flora and Merritt test the romantic boundaries of their new relationship.

Malcolm and Lori date their new love interests as the School Gala looms. Grace questions Malcolm's faith-related relationship boundaries, David supports Lori. Flora channels her emotion into her music, while Dakota gets between Pen and Casey.

After an accident shakes both families, they face hard truths as Christmas nears. The season of giving brings unexpected gifts, surprises and healing, leaving one big question unanswered - will Malcolm and Lori find their way back to each other?