As the episode opens, Harry “Sully” Sullivan (Scott Patterson) frantically searches for a foreclosure notice for Sullivan’s Crossing Campground. Upset, he asks himself how he let it happen. Later, Sully dons a suit to impress the bank, in hopes of saving the family campground from auction. While tying his tie, Maggie Sullivan (Morgan Kohan) assures him that berating himself will do no good. He hoped it would be hers someday.

Edna Cranebear (Andrea Menard) questions why Sully never told them about the foreclosure. Frank Cranebear (Tom Jackson) reminds her of Sully’s memory problems. She says it should have been a red flag when he never paid Rob Shandon (Reid Price).

Maggie informs Cal Jones (Chad Michael Murray) of the foreclosure. She believes the bank might give Sully a break when they learn about his medical condition. Elsewhere, Sydney Shandon (Lindura) and Rafe Vadas (Dakota Taylor) are discussing the foreclosure when she receives a call from her former agent, Harvey. She claims it was a robo-call. After he leaves, she returns Harvey’s call.

Maggie explains Sully’s medical condition to Mr. Blake (Yan Joseph). Sully gets upset and walks out leaving Maggie to deal with the foreclosure. She tells him that The Crossing is the heart of the community and Sully has impacted many lives. Blake says there is a two-week deadline to clear the debt or the property will be auctioned off. Elsewhere, Cal reminisces about his and Maggie’s dance when Lola Gunderson (Amalia Williamson) arrives. She expresses her desire to help save The Crossing from foreclosure. Cal searches the Internet for an attorney.

During a phone call, Maggie informs Andrew Matthews (Allan Hawco) to inform him of the foreclosure. He assures her that he is there is she needs him. She tells Cal and Lola that the bank won’t budge on the foreclosure. They invite her to go with them to speak to a bankruptcy attorney. She claims to have an appointment with Sydney.

Sully admits to being embarrassed and blames himself for everything. He believes Maggie will never speak to him again if The Crossing is auctioned off. Frank convinces him to attend an AA meeting. Elsewhere, Sydney confiscates Finn Shandon’s (Zayn Maloney) phone and orders him to read a book. He reluctantly complies. Rob tells Sydney that Clover is with her boyfriend. She urges him to find a replacement. He voices concern about how the diner will be impacted by the closure of The Crossing. She informs him of her plan to return to New York by the weekend and questions how Finn will take it.

Edna scolds Sully for not telling them about his troubled finances. He tells her that he didn’t want them to worry and vows to make it right. Elsewhere, Maggie weeps when she hears her baby’s heartbeat for the first time. She elatedly tells Sydney that she is going to be a mom.

At an AA meeting, Sully attributes his drinking to his failed marriage. He admits to drinking to drown his feelings. He says when Maggie came back into his life, it resurfaced, and now, realizes he had been hiding. Frank assures him that he is a good man.

Sydney asks Maggie if she is going to tell Cal. Maggie says he is sure that he doesn’t want children. Sydney warns her against going back to Andrew who she believes will never change. Maggie claims Andrew is trying and he wants a family. Sydney tells her that she is leaving for New York in a few days.

Timberlake Law Office – Mr. Kingston recalls Lola’s grandfather, Roy Gunderson. She explains Sully’s financial dilemma and the impending auction of The Crossing. Cal asks if an appeal could forestall the auction. Kingston says only if they can convince the judge that there is a legitimate reason why Sully failed to keep the mortgage in good standing. Cal claims to have stopped practicing law in New York because he wasn’t making a difference. Kingston says small-town attorneys don’t make a lot of money but it is rewarding.

Edna tells Maggie that she is like a daughter to her. She says if The Crossing closes, it will take a part of her with it. Maggie embraces her. When Cal and Lola inform them of the emergency appeal, Maggie says it will be impossible to pull the money together in two weeks. Later, Maggie tells Sully that she rejected Dr. Callahan’s job offer because she wants her children to grow up there. She suggests asking Walter and Phoebe for money. He refuses to take money from Walter who kept them apart for so many years.

Sydney tells Rafe that she is going to resume her modeling career in New York. He thought she had feelings for him. She tries to explain but he to upset to listen. Elsewhere, Sully tells Edna and Frank that Maggie suggested borrowing money from Walter and Phoebe. Frank says what if it could keep The Crossing from closing. After reading the commentaries from past visitors, Sully calls someone to say he is interested in a deal.

Maggie finds a note – “I’m going to fix this” – from Sully. Elsewhere, Rafe tells Sydney that he won’t continue to wait for her to decide what she wants. She agrees to stay with Rob until she leaves for New York.

Sully invites Glenn Perry (Dean Armstrong) to be a partner. Glenn agrees to think about it. At the Outpost, Cal tells Maggie that he has feelings for her. She says they want different things in life. He accuses her of keeping people from getting close to her and pleads with her to give them a chance. She says no. Elsewhere, Rafe asks Rob if he knew Sydney was returning to New York. Rob suggests she is trying to figure out who she is and what she wants.

Sully tells Frank, Maggie, and Edna that Perry may be willing to invest in The Crossing. Frank warns him against doing business with Perry when Phoebe Lancaster (Lynda Boyd) pulls into the driveway. The episode ends.

 

Sullivan’s Crossing Review

As an auction looms overhead, Cal, Maggie, Sully, and Lois search for ways to stop it. Maggie wants to ask Phoebe and Walter for a loan. With a dislike of Walter, Sully invites golf course owner, Glenn Perry to invest in The Crossing. Frank is wary of Perry.

Maggie decides against working with Dr. Callahan. She tells Sully that she wants her kids to grow up there. She wants to give Andrew another chance to prove he has changed. Sydney warns her against but she has made up her mind. Cal pleads with Maggie to see where their relationship will go. Knowing he doesn’t want kids, she will not even consider it.

Sully is shocked when Phoebe unexpectedly arrives at the Outpost.

 

The series is bleak with little on the side of happiness. The closest it has come to a positive event is the birth of John and Ellis’ son. It is difficult to get excited about watching the show when everything is sure to go awry. Of course, The Crossing will be spared but what will come of Maggie and Cal, and Sydney and Rafe?

The episode deserves a 6.2. out of 10. Get more Sullivan’s Crossing recaps here. Support Reel Mockery by donating. Learn how advertising with our independent site can help build brand awareness. Join our newly established forum to discuss upcoming TV shows and movies.