The Obsession

On Sunday morning, Xander wakes in Naomi’s bed and watches her working with her photographs. In this moment, he realizes that he is in love with her. After sharing a passionate kiss, they plan a drive together. Tag suddenly alerts them to a visitor: FBI Special Agent Mason Carson, Naomi’s brother. Mason explains that he is in Sunrise Cove on official business regarding the murder of Marla Roth and informs them that another local woman, Donna Lanier, has gone missing. He tells Naomi that he will be meeting with the chief of police to discuss the case.

After Mason leaves, a visibly shaken Naomi decides to accompany Xander to check on Loo, Donna’s close friend and Xander’s business partner. Before they depart, Naomi surprises Mason when she reveals that Xander already knows about their family’s dark past, specifically about their father and his crimes. Mason realizes that this disclosure is an indication of the depth of trust that Naomi has developed with Xander.

Late Sunday morning, Mason meets with Chief Sam Winston at the Sunrise Cove Police Station. The chief shares important details about Donna Lanier’s disappearance and recounts a public confrontation that occurred between Marla and Naomi shortly before Marla’s murder.