 Frank Blandon walks onto the McCain ranch thirsty and tired. One of his arms hangs limp at his side and he is in constant pain. Mark can t stand to look at him for his ugliness and Lucas feels bad for him and offers him a job despite his appearance and short temper. Blandon was a private in the Confederacy wounded in battle. Soon a patrol of Union soldiers led by General Sheridan stops at the ranch. Wounds need to be healed...both external and internal between the two men.