The National Coal Company's new doctor arrives in Glace Bay to treat the bedridden Nellie's advanced case of consumption. In a surprising twist of fate, the new physician turns out to be Tony Moressa, Nellie's ex-boyfriend. Tony makes a positive impression on everyone, including Willie, Maggie, and the other pit boys. But not to the gossipy Mrs. MacTavish over some past incidents. Meanwhile, Willie and the rest of the pit boys prepare for their first baseball game as the Ponies.
—matt-282