Chesapeake Shores

- Season 4

(2019)

After following his dreams to go on tour, Trace returns to an uncertain future with Abby. Kevin plans a special outing with Sarah. Though happy with her own relationship with David, running his family's inn together does not meet Jess's expectations. Fresh off penning a national bestseller, Bree meets with potential producers for a new play. Meanwhile, Mick discovers one of his contractors has engaged in suspicious business practices, and Connor questions his career path.

Trace's commitment to planting roots and winning Abby back is tested when a friend urges him to return to his music career. Abby puts her work life in jeopardy investigating a client's dubious business practices, and Connor also faces professional consequences after making an impulsive decision. Jess and David try to go back to where it all started. Bree worries that her chemistry with Simon does not live up to that of her autobiographical play's characters.

The consequences of blowing the whistle on a Ponzi scheme begin to hit Abby so she tries to distract herself by volunteering during her leave from work where she meets an intriguing new man. Trace mentors Emma and encourages her to perform her music at The Bridge. Mick and Megan fear that the return of their romantic feelings will complicate their friendship. Fortunately, Nell is back in town as a confidant for Megan. Jess and David navigate a bidding war for a new B&B.

While helping out on Cailtyn and Carrie's school play, Trace meets the new man in Abby's life and considers moving on himself. While trying to save his business, Mick falls into old habits of prioritizing work over Megan. In the wake of a big change in her personal life, Bree struggles to rewrite the ending of her play. Meanwhile, Kevin and Sarah share a big announcement with the O'Briens, which they receive with less enthusiasm than expected.

After a stressful deposition, Abby reconsiders her priorities and the future of her career with Jay's support. Trace reaffirms his commitment to Chesapeake Shores when he offers to buy Mick's share of The Bridge. Jess and David receive guests at the B&B earlier than anticipated. Kevin and Sarah struggle to see eye to eye about what their future together holds. Meanwhile, Bree prepares for the premiere of her play, and Connor pursues a new job.

Abby's official first date with Jay gets awkward when they show up to the same restaurant as Trace and Emma, revealing lingering chemistry between the former couple and causing Trace to reconsider recording a duet album with Emma. Meanwhile, family drama bubbles beneath the surface of O'Brien family celebrations. Standing at personal and professional crossroads, Trace and the O'Briens all have important decisions to make.