Dylan and Lizzie investigate the case of a prominent divorce lawyer who is found cuddled in a bizarre ritual. Dylan and Andy hit a bump in their adoption process. Lizzie and Julian reach a tough point in their relationship. Ryan's serial hugger case escalates.
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.