Nick is bitten by a rabid wolf and injures his arm, an attack only Heath witnesses, Heath takes care of his brother's injured arm and takes him to the local physician. Thinking he is going to die, Nick leaves the ranch and Stockton without any explanation to his family (minus Heath). His journey leads him to re-examine his life and attitudes - and the kindness of a woman and her son give him hospitality and hope for the future.
—dubchi