The episode begins with Melinda moving into her new home in Grandview, where she plans to open her antique shop. As she's unpacking, she starts to notice strange occurrences in her home, which suggests that it's haunted. Later, while attending the Children's Parade, Melinda sees Sam, a ghostly boy who seems to be searching for something.

: The episode opens with a "distant prologue" featuring a young Melinda at a funeral. Her grandmother, who shares the same gift, mentors her on how to help the deceased find peace by delivering final messages to their loved ones. A New Chapter : In the present day, Melinda is celebrating her wedding to Jim Clancy

More importantly, the pilot proved that supernatural television could be heartfelt without being saccharine, and thoughtful without being preachy.

: Observant fans often note that the town of Grandview feels like Gilmore Girls' Stars Hollow; it is actually the same Universal Studios backlot set used for Gremlins and Desperate Housewives .