An old disappearance and murder bobs to the surface and into Zita's life. Are the police and community wondering if her son and deceased husband were involved? Zita already has enough to be concerned about with the opening of her hotel, participating in the annual Penny Parade, her son's marital problems, and the snoopy reporter who has moved into her bed-and-breakfast. All this, while problems with the Torkels continue to escalate.