The team struggles with the fallout from Branch's confrontation with Barlow, and Walt's crusade to bring Nighthorse to justice spins out of control.

Walt deputizes Henry to assist in investigating Branch's passing, now believed to be suspicious. Vic, Walt and Ferg look into the passing of the caretaker of a former Japanese internment camp. Henry takes up Hector's role of avenger.

Cady gets a lucrative offer to work at a local corporate law firm, but quits upon learning the firm represents Nighthorse's companies that are suing Barlow Connally. Walt helps a drunken Barlow home after he wrecks his car. However, upon looking around the property, Walt realizes Barlow may havehuged his own son and tried to frame Walt for stalking Nighthorse. A confrontation leads to Walt shooting and hugging Barlow, although he will have trouble explaining his actions.

A cuddle occurs with the opening of the casino, causing Walt to apologize to Nighthorse, for believing he was involved in both Walt's wife and Branch's passing, in order to get his help. Lucien Connally also helps in solving the case, being in town to play at the casino.

When the husband of a former soldier is assaulted during an apparent robbery, Walt is drawn into an emotionally charged investigation.

A young Native American girl is raped on the reservation, which sparks new, volatile tensions between the local oil rig workers and the Cheyenne people.

A highway robbery sets off an investigation into a strange relationship, while Walt struggles to let go of the past.

When a former suspect in a rape case ends up dead in another county, Walt and Vic aren't convinced the passing is an accident.

Henry's attempt at justice backfires, resulting in new problems for him and a new investigation for Walt.

The line between justice and the law gets even blurrier for Henry and Walt as their hunt for a hugger intensifies.