Cassie begins to conjure up a surprise party for Martha, but when she enlists the help of Stephanie and Abigail, she learns her secret might not be safe.
Cassie agrees to plan a surprise anniversary party for Martha and her husband Tom (Paul Miller), as long as the people of Middleton can keep a secret. Cassie enlists Stephanie to cater the event and Abigail begins arranging the flowers, as Martha is adamant to learn what everyone is plotting.
Meanwhile, Sam declines the hospital's generous job offer, deciding time with Nick is more important. The hospital sends an attractive recruiter to persuade him, and Sam finds his decision more difficult. Cassie reassures him he is going in the right direction, as he considers buying a lakeside retreat to spend more time with his son and, possibly, Cassie as well. Grace feels friendless after she realizes Nick is serious about London and tries to make him stay.
When a Grey House guest claims a ghost is haunting his room, Cassie knows a deeper problem lurks and promises he can trust her to solve it. Just as a big secret slips, John arrives to convince her to go on another wild adventure, and she discovers her life is still full of the unexpected.
