It's been two years since Missie's husband Willie died in a tragic accident, and now after returning to her father's Tettsford Junction ranch the girl who once lost all faith will find new cause to live after adopting a desperate teenage orphan. Compelled to defend her adopted daughter's orphaned brother as well after discovering that his malicious foster parents are woefully mistreating the boy, Missie does her best to ensure the safety of the children while simultaneously attempting to come to terms with her growing affection for the town sheriff.