A tractor-trailer rolls over in an icy median: the oldestmember of Duncan's team takes on the most dangerous job; afiery wreck in Toronto turns Steve's crew into a pit crew;swapping wheels in a race against rush hour.
The team welcomes a new member as they begin their hunt for arepeat offender and the child he kidnapped after murdering theboy's single mother. Also, Jess tries to move past the awkwardexchange he had with Sarah during their last encounter.
The team revives a torn, nicotine-stained, lace dress thatprovided creative inspiration for a talented artist and abattered drum that was once the heartbeat of a Cornishfestival.
Following in his Grandpa Artie's footsteps, Archie begins torecruit Riverdale's new volunteer fire department. Toni'sattempt to lure Cheryl out of Thornhill and back into dailylife in Riverdale leads to more tension between the two.Elsewhere, Betty, Alice and Kevin's latest investigationleads them into conflict with Hiram. Finally, as Veronicacomes up with a risky plan to support Riverdale's localbusinesses, Jughead and Tabitha begin to unravel an oldmystery surrounding some strange sightings in the town.
Nancy is approached by a group of young girls asking for helpin finding a volleyball teammate they believe was kidnapped bya ghost. Meanwhile, Ace and Amanda share a moment.
Mumford returns to work a 15-year-old cold case that holds apersonal connection and leads to the discovery of a dangerousdrug ring. Also, Hondo is leery of Leroy's motives when hediscovers the recent parolee is seeking funding for a newbusiness venture with his son, Darryl.
Franklin's missteps put Leon in the crosshairs, resulting inan unexpected reconnection. Teddy faces fallout from Tijuana.Irene's investigation has a promising new lead. Franklin triesto appease Cissy, as her involvement in his business causesfriction with Alton.