When Opal's baby girl dies because of backwoods superstitions, Christy is appalled. Meanwhile, Tom McHone seeks refuge at the mission after being shot and accused of telling the authorities about the moonshining operation.

Christy is taken hostage by a man who blames Dr. MacNeill for the death of his wife.

A visiting benefactor for the mission seeks to acquire land for his lumber business, but it may not be what it seems.