The Romans rally together after tragedy strikes; Nicky and Gigi grow even more competitive when the press dub Gigi "The New Queen"; sparks fly between Nicky and Wade; Kayla discovers some shocking news.
Nicky learns of Clive's affair and is determined to turn the tables on him; Luke is told the devastating truth; Catt celebrates Ana's signing with a party at the Brambles.
The Romans move forward with their traditional family Christmas special; Clive blackmails Nicky; Nicky's publicist pushes her to go public with her romance with Wade; Ace and Ana go on a date; Albie is stunned to learn what Dottie did.
The Romans await the news of the Country Music Legacy Awards nominations; Nicky and Luke meet with district attorney "Uncle" Tripp DeWitt. Meanwhile, Luke looks into Jamie's past and Albie learns of a new family connection.
The events leading up to the deadly night are revealed, leaving Albie to clean up a giant mess; Nicky tries to prove that she's good enough to headline a solo tour.
Nicky confronts Catt; Gigi makes a splash at a press event; Ace and Ana get closer; Albie lies to Tripp to protect Nicky; Luke is concerned Jamie is getting too close to the Roman family.
Nicky, Gigi and Luke discuss what they should do about Catt; Jamie pushes Albie to finish his album; Nicky blackmails Kayla; Ana is shocked when Catt confesses a secret.
Media mogul Skyler Samuels arrives in Austin with a proposal for Luke and the future of Monarch; Tripp gives Albie an ultimatum; Nicky is torn when Wade returns to town; Gigi grows suspicious of Kayla and Luke.
An arrest is made in the murder;Albie is desperate for the family to come together;Jamie opens up about his past to Nicky;Kayla goes into early labor; Gigi airs the Romans' dirty laundry;Catt continues to oppose Ace and Ana's friendship.