A sailor named Boud offers his services as a farmhand at the 'Watersnood' farm owned by farmer Beijen. His presence soon leads to scandal and tragedy in the family.
Mother Beijen insists that Gieljan marries Aaigie Scheer instead of Nelia Boonstoppel. At the wedding, Manus the farmhand loses his mind and mistakes Gieljan for his father.
The mysterious Jaap de Pauw takes a job as a farmhand at Watersnood and immediately impresses Wieleke. Gieljan's dog Wees starts to behave aggressively against his new Aaigie.
Gieljan tries to get a job as a sailor in the city, where a pretty prostitute named Saar reminds him of Neel. Meanwhile Dr. Blok and his family contemplate moving to the city as well.
Giel returns home just as Jaap is about to leave. But Jaap returns to ask Wieleke to come with him. Before they can make a decision, a heavy rainstorm threatens to engulf Watersnood.