As a youth, Henry was rescued from terrible circumstances by the Delaneys, whose love helped heal painful memories. Now, as a young man of character working as a Mountie, his duties bring him disturbing news of the world outside his own family. He meets a young widow and baby boy whom he longs to help, but her tragic loss and grief have left her frightened and vulnerable. Henry's sister, Christine, moves to the city to find employment, determined to follow in the faithful footsteps of her parents and older brother. She marries the son of her employer, yearning to help fill the void left from his lonely childhood. What will these siblings find, beyond the gathering storm?