Lizzie and Dylan work a case that provokes deep emotions for them when a 9-year-old boy goes missing on the eve of a judge's decision in a bitter custody battle. With Dylan's help, Lizzie confronts some of her past childhood demons. A major advancement presents itself in Dylan and Andy's adoption search.
Dr. Dylan Reinhart, a gifted author, university professor and former CIA operative is lured back to his old life by NYPD Detective Lizzie Needham to help her stop a serial hugger who is using Dylan's first book as a tutorial.