Sophia interferes in the plans of a minor god and gets zapped–forcing her to speak the truth only. It is during this time, she tells Ares the truth about family ties that they share.

Cupid challenges Sophia in a contest of hearts. Which is stronger: Cupid's arrows or love between soulmates?

Gabrielle finally learns to use her mental powers.

Lila is realizing that becoming an Amazon Princess is harder
than it looks.  With Xena and Gabrielle on the road, she has
to find her own way.

After the recent turmoil in her life, Gabrielle is reunited with
her mother, who has been keeping her own secret– a secret that may
drive Gabrielle away forever.

The long healing process begins as Gabrielle and
Xena deal with the trauma. Will this present darkness prove to be
the one thing that tears them apart?

Gabrielle, after some persuasion from her childhood friend Sophia, finally reveals to Xena some of the reasons she ran away from seemingly peaceful Poteidaea.

Part 2 of Sins of the Father.  The trio confronts Gabrielle’s family, never expecting the violence and pain that awaits them.