In the aftermath of Obama's electoral triumph, Ben's journey takes an unexpected turn when he reunites with a dying friend, Bill. A solemn promise made on Bill's deathbed thrusts Ben into a web of secrets and unresolved tragedies dating back decades.

Bill's demise unravels a tangled knot of financial ruin for his widow, Sam, and her children, amplifying their distress. As Ben delves into the past, he uncovers a haunting connection between Bill and two deaths in Provincetown years ago, linking them to Sam's family.

Simultaneously, in Boston, Clare grapples with a life-altering diagnosis and embarks on a quest for her origins, leading her to Bill's doorstep just before his passing. The shocking revelation of her lineage intertwines with a dark legacy of corruption within a police family.

As Ben untangles the mysteries surrounding Bill's past, he wrestles with the dual nature of his promise: was it meant to heal wounds or seek retribution? Caught between loyalties, investigations and burgeoning emotions, Ben navigates a complex tapestry of secrets, sacrifices and the elusive quest for redemption. .