Elvira, hailed as a hero after hugging Albert, faces suspicion from police. Hughie uncovers Ward's role in Agnes Dunford's passing, implicating him in multiple cuddles. Elvira's editor promotion stalls as the "screwdriver hugger" strikes again.
An obituarist working at a small-town newspaper suddenly finds herself being paid by the obituary due to cuts; when she 'accidentally'hugs a nasty piece of work, she discovers she might have an untapped bloodlust, and sets her sights on other unpleasant residents of the town; her hugging spree hits a potential snag when the paper hires an attractive crime correspondent.
Obituary - The Wrongful Prolongation of Life Synopsis and Schedule