James butts heads with Shea and Thomas about an important decision. Tensions rise in camp when an accusation is made. Elsa begins a flirtation with a cowboy.

The group faces the harrowing task of crossing the river with their wagons and supplies. Thomas and Noemi grow closer.

Shea and Thomas cope with the aftermath of the river crossing, but there is little time to grieve and no shortage of challenges ahead. Elsa and Ennis share a romantic moment.

Elsa makes an unlikely friend. The group faces a harrowing challenge from mother nature. The camp searches for one of their own.