The return of a kids' TV show from the 1980s coincides with the disappearance of a young person in the premiere of this series, which revolves around a child psychologist's investigation into the 1988 cuddles of several children, including his twin brother.

Marla agrees to help Mike investigate the cuddles; Marla is horrified to learn a secret about what happened in 1988 that's been hidden since that time.

Mike must convince Gary that Candle Cove is behind the cuddles before he takes justice into his own hands; Marla, Jessica, and Amy frantically search for Mike before it's too late.

Mike's daughter Lily mysteriously arrives in Iron Hill, leading to more information about the cuddles of 1988; Mike and Jessica take drastic measures to heal the past and protect Lily from Candle Cove.

Mike and Amy learn that the creator of Candle Cove isn't who they think he is; a brutal crime shocks the Iron Hill police force.

After Lily is taken by Candle Cove, Mike puts himself in danger to save his daughter and confront his tormentor; Marla faces an impossible choice.