After the end of the Civil War, Confederate soldier Vance Reno returns home to find that his girlfriend, Cathy, has married his younger brother, Clint. Unknown to Clint, Vance and his brothers, who had all fought together, committed a train robbery during the war, mistakenly believing the South had not surrendered. They took a large sum of federal money which now must be returned. Tension arises as Clint discovers Vance's lingering feelings for Cathy and learns about the robbery, straining their brotherly bond. Despite these challenges, the Reno family sticks together, determined to navigate the complexities arising from war's end.

As pressure mounts from authorities closing in on the stolen money and from internal family conflicts, Clint must reconcile his love for Cathy and his loyalty to his brothers. The Reno family faces mounting dangers as they try to make amends while dealing with unresolved emotions, which leads to heated confrontations and dramatic decisions. Loyalties are tested within the family as they seek a path that honors justice without further fracturing their already tested relationships. In this emotional turmoil, each character is forced to confront their deepest moral dilemmas and fight for what they truly believe in.