In this episode, two brothers, Scott and David, return to Bailey's Island, Maine, the place of their childhood summers, under challenging circumstances. They have recently experienced a series of life-altering events, including the death of their mother, their parents' ashes in tow, and a dramatic family crisis involving their respective relationships.

As they visit their cherished childhood sanctuary in the midst of winter, they are reminded of the idyllic summers they spent here as kids. They collect beach glass and remember their days of carefree adventure, unfettered by the worries of the world. However, they also reflect on their recent troubles, including a significant family crisis in which David's polygamous involvement with another woman named Joy led to a calamitous confrontation, causing him to lose his wife and children.

The brothers share a complicated mix of emotions: grief, regret, and a longing to make amends and start anew. They come to realize that their parents' ashes symbolize the heavy burdens they carry, including the mistakes and challenges they've faced. To lighten their load and seek redemption, they embark on an impromptu mission to return large rocks to the sea, as if trying to reconstruct their lost fortress.

The story delves into themes of loss, redemption, and reconciliation as the brothers work together to cast aside their burdens. It ends with a hopeful vision of unburdened spirits and the possibility of healing and forgiveness.

The episode is a poignant exploration of the complexities of family, the weight of past mistakes, and the universal desire for second chances and personal growth.

In the episode titled "Family, Faith, and Farewell" David Henry hosts a memorial for his father, Joe, at the White Horse Tavern. The story revolves around David's complex emotions as he grapples with his father's death and the need for redemption in his own life. David reflects on his troubled past, which includes infidelity and deception in his marriage to his wife, Tracey. The episode also explores the strained dynamics within the family and the difficulty of forgiving and moving forward. As David addresses the gathered relatives, he expresses his gratitude for their support during the challenging times and contemplates the role of faith in his life. The episode delves into themes of family, faith, forgiveness, and personal transformation.

Scott Henry rides the subway. He is wearing a black suit and carrying a shovel. A soldier going to war, a Navy SEAL on a rescue mission. People look at him with disinterest. A man in a suit carrying heavy tools is hardly the weirdest thing they’ve seen today. He has a black messenger bag across his back, slung over his shoulders. There is a pair of wire cutters inside, a set of work gloves. It is ten o’clock in the morning. He has two hours before the memorial. Two hours to penetrate the perimeter fence, to enter his old backyard, find the spot and dig.