As the episode unfolds, a woman clad in a pristine wedding gown lies still and lifeless upon the sandy shore, her body gently lapped by the incoming waves. Tess Avery (Dolly Lewis), her hand dipped cautiously into the swirling waters, watches anxiously as a boat speeds towards them. Jake Campbell (Daniel Gillies) halts the vessel, leaps ashore, and hauls it onto the beach. Meanwhile, Sunny Patel/Sunita Sharma (Agam Darshi), viewing the live footage, cautions Tess to proceed with prudence upon Jake's arrival to assist her. Detective Leo Li (Tony Giroux) informs them that this very locale serves as the backdrop for the Survivor episode titled "No Weddings and a Funeral," prompting Jake to jokingly comment on Leo's tie. Sunny guides Tess towards the somber scene, while Leo informs them of the lack of a road leading to the crime scene, prompting Jake to speculate that the victim was conveyed by watercraft. Leo adds that a fisherman had reported sighting the body in the waterway at 7:10 am. Sunny draws attention to the bruising encircling the victim's throat and a gash on her left arm. Rae (Tegan Moss) estimates that the deceased had been submerged for approximately 24 hours, possibly asphyxiated. Superintendent Bennett (Roger Cross) speculates that the groom might be the perpetrator.
Sunny, visibly agitated at Bennett's presence, is assailed by flashbacks of a bloody knife, terror, and outgoing calls to Bennett from her assailant's phone. Tess reassures her that they must remain focused and fulfill their duties. Jake and Leo are inclined to believe the victim was brought in by boat, but Tess harbors doubts. Tess informs Matt Alleyne (Jarod Joseph) of her suspicion that the tide might have carried the body ashore. He reveals that the victim's body originated two miles upstream, near Lion’s Bay.
Shortly thereafter, Sunny guides Tess through a winding woodland path, where they stumble upon what appears to be an impromptu wedding setup. Sam Woodall (Jake Smith) approaches, and Tess introduces herself as a consultant for the Metro Police Department. He informs her that the intended bride failed to show up for yesterday's nuptials. Tess orders him to preserve the scene, which is now a crime site. Sunny wonders if this is the extent of their leads, but Tess assures her that they will uncover the killer. She picks up a business card for D&D Flowers, noting it as a potential clue.
Elsewhere, Kye (Ennis Esmer) attempts to deliver a package to Sunny but is politely refused entry. Tess, struggling to reach the florist, turns to Jake, inquiring if Sunny is still her guide. Sunny confides that Bennett had told her he was attempting to coerce her assailant into confession. Jake warns Tess against placing trust in Bennett, suggesting that her assailant might have been framed, and requests a meeting with Sunny. Leo's call interrupts, informing them of a hiker discovering Meg Lewis' crashed red vehicle half a mile from the wedding venue. It seems Meg was sideswiped by a blue vehicle. Tess describes it as a "crime of passion."
Later, Jake and Tess visit a bed and breakfast to converse with Gina Matheson, Meg's fiancé. Gina insists that Meg's absence stems from cold feet and that she will return. Jake breaks the news of Meg's demise, which they suspect to be a murder. Tess discovers wedding bands belonging to Gina and Lewis on a table, further eroding Sunny's belief in Gina's narrative.Gina, with tears streaming down her face, positively identified the deceased as her fiancé, Meg. She recounted to Tess the enchanting first encounter with Meg at a serene garden center, painting a vivid picture of love blooming amidst the flora. Meanwhile, Jake imparted to Tess that Meg and Gina were the proud proprietors of a quaint coffee shop nestled in Riley, Oregon, a place that exuded warmth and camaraderie. Leo, with a steadfast expression, categorically eliminated Gina from the list of suspects.
Upon their arrival at D&D Flowers, Jake and Tess found the establishment eerily shuttered. Peeking through the live surveillance feed, Sunny's eyes widened as she beheld a motionless figure sprawled on the shop floor. Alarmingly, the security gate stood unlocked, beckoning them inside. Jake, instinctively gripping his firearm, ushered Tess into the premises where they confronted the grim reality of death. Tess's senses were assailed by the faint whiff of smoke, hinting at an unseen peril.
Later, Jake imparted the grim news to Tess: the victim had been identified as Robert Oliver, his life extinguished by a brutal blow. With compassion lacing his voice, he urged her to seek solace in rest. She, however, proposed they convene to sift through the evidence, a proposal he gently declined due to prior commitments. Sunny, haunted by her own ordeal, was plagued by flashbacks that brought her painful past rushing back.
In a poignant phone conversation, Tess confided in Sunny, her voice tinged with the haunting fragrance of jasmine, insisting that her mother’s boyfriend had reduced their home to ashes. Sunny, her voice soft with the passage of time, revealed she was but a child when the tragedy struck. The revelation deepened as Jake informed Bennett that Rae suspected Robert had predeceased Meg, both victims of a cruel fate. Bennett, determined, vowed to delve deeper into the dark labyrinth of deceit.
Jake's curiosity piqued, he inquired about Bennett's theory concerning the mysterious number on Sunny's assailant's phone. Tess, torn between belief and doubt, relayed Bennett's conviction in knowing the perpetrator's true identity. Leo speculated that Meg and Gina's union had faced familial disapproval, their love story overshadowed by prejudice. Intriguingly, all wedding guests spoke of the couple as if they had been entwined for mere years, not understanding the depth of their bond.
Sunny, drawing parallels, believed Meg had fled, just as she had when Rigby met his untimely end. Matt's revelation added another layer to the puzzle: the coordinates etched in Meg and Gina's rings hinted at locations—Elgin Park, Surrey Courthouse, or a Stop 'N' Sip. A reverse image search unveiled a shocking truth: Megan Lewis was, in fact, Megan Sabata, an assistant prosecutor in Surrey.
Shortly thereafter, Tess and Jake discovered Gina's room at the B&B abandoned, an eerie silence filling the space. Scanning the footage within, Sunny's sharp eyes detected a concealed firearm, a chilling omen. Leo's investigation unearthed names—Mila Pearce, John Anderson, Thomas Riku, Eric Saiid, and Leona Rossi—linked to D&D Flowers' call logs. Tess’s memory stirred as she recalled Meg's involvement in Tanis Rossi’s case. Sunny’s diligent research unveiled a stunning revelation: Tanis Rossi, the defendant in Meg’s final case, was none other than Gina herself, casting a dark shadow over their seemingly perfect world.
Kye persuades Sunny to break the chain and unlock her door, warning her that her would-be assassin still roams free. He urges her to take a single step outside, yet she slams the door shut once more, retreating into the safety of her apartment. Meanwhile, Tess confronts Mrs. Rossi, revealing that Gina faced legal repercussions for her involvement in a real estate fraud scheme. Mrs. Rossi disclaims any awareness of Tanis's relationship with Meg. Tess notes that Meg had somehow managed to dismiss the case. Mrs. Rossi counters by saying Tanis forbade her from attending the wedding. Elsewhere, Jake informs Tess that Tanis duped Moore Woodhall, who subsequently assaulted her during the trial. Shortly afterward, they discover Tanis aiming a gun at Moore in his own home. Moore vehemently denies killing Meg and asserts he was in Honolulu at the time. Tess and Jake persuade her to lower her weapon. Moore later gripes about Tanis escaping punishment for fleecing his family. Jake questions Moore about his whereabouts when Meg was murdered.
As Tess and Tania prepare to leave in a vehicle, Jake alerts them to a blue sedan driven by Moore approaching. Tania spots Sam and dashes into the woods. Tess calls for reinforcement and armed herself with a wrench from a nearby tractor. Sunny urges caution, advising her to wait for backup. Tess, sensing a fire that she believes threatens Tania, acts impulsively. Gunshots echo in the distance as Tania struggles through the cornfields, evading Sam. Tess disarms Sam and they engage in a fierce struggle, ultimately resulting in Tess falling to the ground. Sunny directs her attention to a gun lying nearby, but Tania snatches it up, pointing it at Sam. Tess overpowers her, securing the arrest, and Tania drops the gun. Jake reveals that Moore's pursuit was to prevent Sam from killing Tania.
Bennett confides in Tess, sharing that his former supervisor, Taylor, provided him with crucial information. Jake wonders if Taylor promoted Bennett to overlook wrongdoing. Bennett assures Jake of Taylor's integrity. Sunny remains skeptical, intent on uncovering the truth behind Rigby Daniels's murder. Tess praises Jake for his work and encourages him to meet Sunny. In a later conversation, Tess relates her fire hallucination to Mia Moss, who suggests she might have Charles Bonnet Syndrome—a condition marked by hallucinations tied to past experiences. Tess counters that the fire reminds her of her late mother, imbuing the moment with emotional depth.
