Veteran and pulp-fiction aficionado Atticus Freeman travelsfrom the Jim Crow South to his South Side of Chicago hometownin search of his missing father Montrose. After recruiting hisuncle George and childhood friend Letitia to join him, thetrio sets out for "Ardham", MA, where they thinkMontrose may have gone looking for insight into Atticus' latemother's ancestry. As they journey across the Midwest, Tic,Leti, and George encounter dangers lurking at every turn,especially after sundown.
Vic and Maggie embark on a dangerous journey: Charlie Manxconfronts his deepest fears; as her world falls apart, Milliemust choose between freedom and her father.
Ronnie is praised by his church community, while others won'tlet him forget his mistakes; Emmett and Dom prepare for theirgrand opening; Kevin tries to balance obligations.
Arabella's obsession with a fellow young author, Della, leadsto unexpected progress on her book, despite a devastatingsetback. Kwame wades into uncharted waters with Tyrone andattempts to make amends with a disgruntled ex-flame. Terry hassome luck in work and romance - and joins Arabella in stakingout the bar where she was spiked.
Sparks fly as Lata is reunited with Kabir, while self-starterHaresh faces up to the biggest challenge of his career.Meanwhile, Maan returns to Saeeda Bai.
Bill and Jo take their niece Marta in after she clashes withher father, while Bill regrets playing matchmaker when he getswind of Dave's plans to propose to Sandy.