A cancer patient attempts to help April enjoy her life in the moment. Natalie finds a secret manuscript.
April takes a break from a stressful health care decision by heading to Bermuda with Beth; Sara is plagued by money issues; Brenna finally manages to fit in at Charlton.
Brenna hides her true feelings as she endures life in April's shadow; Dominic seeks a fresh start with his mother; April looks for the perfect wedding dress.
An unpublished novel written by April's dad may hold clues about her family's past, so April uses it to do some investigating.
As the wedding date draws near, April is forced to face a list of "lasts," such as her last week of living at home and her last time being a single girl. While her natural instincts are to have a classy and low-key bachelorette party, Vanessa helps April realize that this might be her last time to live it up. Another possible "last" opportunity presents itself for April when Dominic sets up a meeting for April with his book agent. With her health still in question, this opportunity may be April's first (and last) chance to get a book published.
April and Leo's wedding day arrives, but it's not smooth sailing as nerves emerge and secrets loom. Meanwhile, Dominic is uncertain about how to proceed as he faces loses April forever.
The honeymoon may be over for April and Leo as they try to settle into a normal married life. April's "cleaning system" versus Leo's mess is not the only issues they have to work on. Leo is in full swing at his new job and is making lots of plans for the future - not just in his job but for his life with his new wife. April is trying to live life to the fullest in the moment, as Leo taught her, so Leo's "new" future planning is throwing her off.
A distraught April tries to disengage from the world in the wake of her loss, but a surprise from Leo gets her emerge from her isolation. Elsewhere, Finn offers Brenna some sage advice.
April continues the grieving process, but nothing she does seems to ease the pain of losing Leo. When she gets news of her inheritance, she looks to the newly acquired money and the joy of spending it to take away her pain. Beth wants new shoes? She's got it! An expensive night on the town with friends - done! A little dabbling into the drug culture - sure, why not? But her friends are not sure what to do with this new wild and crazy April. Is April heading down a dark and dangerous path?.
A winter storm looms and the family gather to play games, but April wants to play detective in order to uncover a secret George may be keeping. Meanwhile, George and Mae work on repairing their tattered relationship.
April meets an agent who gives her advice about her book, but she's hesitant to accept guidance until a young pal at Camp Hendrie helps her see things in a different light. Meanwhile, Brenna reveals how she really feels about her father.
April's old college pal visits her, and soon the rivalry that existed between then reignites. Elsewhere, Beth's job and relationship are in jeopardy after she receives some disturbing news.
Fall Finale Whether it's the Italian honeymoon that never happened, the unchecked item on her bucket list, or her lack of inspiration, all signs point April to Rome. Caught up in the midst of family drama, April faces too many distractions that keep her from making progress on her book. But will April find the inspiration she seeks in Rome, or will this trip lead her down another path?Meanwhile, Brenna receives devastating news from Finn.
