Ellen is cleared of murder charges while Frobisher agrees to settle with hie former employees. A surprising flashback reveals why Patty went to the cemetery. Meanwhile, Hollis Nye plays a role in Ellen returning to work for Patty.

David leaves Ellen with an ultimatum as Ellen continues to help Patty with the Frobisher case behind his back. Frobisher learns about a tape made by Gregory Malina that could ruin him.

Patty offers Ellen her job back, however, Ellen declines but volunteers to keep helping Patty with the Frobisher case. Lila is back, and bringing more havoc into David and Ellen's lives. Patty uses the newly acquired evidence to blackmail Ray, and offers him an ultimatum.

With both sides prepared as the date for the Frobisher deposition dawns. Patty reassigns her less important tasks to Ellen, who on her own, investigates George Moore. Arthur Frobisher receives unsettling news during the deposition.

Ellen receives an unsettling visit from Lila DiMeo; Gregory Malina returns and attempts to explain his actions to Katie Connor. George Moore feeds Ellen more salacious information about Frobisher's past. In a "six weeks later" segment, Ellen, still in jail, urges Tom to locate Patty who is having a crisis of some sort at her beach house.

Ellen's parents come to her for legal advice. Frobisher seems to have gained an advantage a key witness against him remains missing. Tom and Ellen begin to pursue a new avenue towards proving Frobisher's guilt.

Patty attempts to create a rift between Tom and Ellen's relationship while trying to keep his star witness Gregory Malina safe until his deposition. Meanwhile, Patty presents a tough choice to her son Michael.

Patty tries to find out what Gregory knows about the case. Arthur Frobisher tries a new strategy to save his family and his money. David and Ellen have strains on their relationship as Lila tries to reenter David's life.

Tom Shayes considers his options as a new opportunity to further his career arises. Arthur tells Ray to put more pressure on Patty to make the case go away. David visits his sister and learns more about the Frobisher case.

Katie prepares for her upcoming deposition in the Frobisher case and relies heavily on Gregory's information for her testimony. Cracks in the relationship between David and Ellen begin to surface.

Patty receives an anonymous threat at her office while being pressured with the Frobisher case. Ellen continues to struggle with the demands of her job at Hewes and Associates as Tom deals with his new role. Patty's son Michael acts out and spreads a lie in school.

Ellen convinces Katie to testify against Arthur Frobisher, which has him considering drastic measures. Patty begins to question if Katie is giving honest and accurate testimony.

Attorney Patty Hewes hires a new associate, Ellen Parsons, to help her as she tries to ruin Arthur Frobisher. Hewes represents a group of employees that are suing Frobisher after he sold his company, leaving the employees devastated. Ellen is unaware that her best friend, Katie Connor, is working for Frobisher.