Hunt continues his search for new deputies to replace the men he is losing Jewels, Elizabeth, Bill, and Langley, join up with the other U.S. Deputy Marshals and head for Oregon. Dodd's cabin is finished, but Dodd appears to be dragging his feet to take advantage of his new home. Hunt sends his new man, Duke, with the men on a mission, unsure of how Duke will perform. Hunt's men are sent far and wide to find killers and thieves while Hunt is left alone to face an angry killer that has come to Denver to single out Hunt for revenge.

Hunt's life as a U.S. Marshal doesn't get any easier. Beth goes into labor and has a difficult birth. Hunt is advised that she appears to have some internal damage and recommends they have no more children. Hunt receives a telegram from Jewels advising him that his men tracked a gang of three men to Utah and appear to be headed south into Utah. Hunt sends his men on a mission to cut them off but finds they're too late. Hunt receives an alarming message from Buzz Sauer. A religious group have invaded Hidden Valley and have run Buzz Sauer and George's family off the ranch. Hunt and the men ride...

The civil war battles continue. Charles is disturbed when he hears of the number of men killed and missing. His only solace during this time is his family. He spends much time at home with the children and prays daily for his son's safe return. A few new construction jobs are offered, and Charles leaves the decision up to Darren to make. He can't get his mind into the business. All he can think of is Ghost. Ghost's company returns to Harrisburg and is disbanded. Not willing to leave the army, he reenlists with another regiment, the 16th Cavalry Regiment, headed by Colonel John Irvin Greg....

Hunt is forced to send his men to Arizona when they get a report of a bank robbery that has left two bank employees and a deputy dead. Hunt takes Cal on a hunting trip to teach him how to survive on the prairie. They are approached by three men that plan to rob and murder them, unaware that Hunt is a U.S. Marshal. Clayton returns from his honeymoon, and Hunt sends him and others to help the Cavalry solve the murders of two soldiers. The Colonel in charge of the fort isn't pleased that Gray Wolf is riding with the U.S. Marshals. He believes the deaths were caused by Indians, and he questions...