 Sam rides into Northfork, on the run from present trouble, while seeking to deal with trouble from the past. For Sam is none other than Mark s grandfather, the father of Lucas  long-dead wife and mother of his son. Sam is being chased by three brothers who want to avenge Sam s killing a member of their family. Sam wants to get away, but also wants to see Mark, for he wants Mark s forgiveness for a dark past. Lucas, and Mark, must first help Sam overcome his current danger. Then they must grapple with their feelings about the past, in order to find a way to a new relationship with old Sam.