Elizabeth goes through violent mood swings as she feels ignored by Jeremy because of his pursuit of politics and the pressures of ranch life. Dorcas becomes the anchor of the family as Andrew and the men struggle to know what to do for Jeremy's campaign and Elizabeth's moods. Andrew gets another Calll from Waco because Ruth's right leg needs to be amputated. Jeremy agreed with Eliabeth to send her to Wills Point to get away from the pressures of politics and ranch life. Jeremy gets humiliated by George Ford at the Commissioners Court.