Larx and Aaron have faced a lot together--small-town prejudice, work injuries, and pregnant daughters. But finally two of their teenagers have graduated and Larx is making moves to lessen his workload in anticipation of Aaron being elected sheriff in the fall. Maybe, just maybe, they can start planning the wedding they've longed to have. Then a student goes missing and Aaron's mentor takes a bullet during the search. Larx and Aaron backburner...