Harry Collings and his friend Arch Harris have been drifting through the American West. After years of wandering, Harry decides it's time to return home to his wife Hannah, whom he left behind without explanation. Upon their arrival, Harry finds Hannah running a farm alone. She is understandably bitter and wary of his sudden return. In order to earn her trust, Harry takes up the role of a hired hand on the farm, working diligently under her direction. Arch also stays on to help, solidifying the trio's tentative but functional arrangement.

As the days pass, past grievances and long-buried emotions slowly begin to surface, complicating the already fragile situation. Hannah struggles with her feelings of betrayal and abandonment while attempting to reconcile with Harry's presence. The dynamic on the farm shifts as responsibilities and relationships grow more complex. All the while, external threats loom and force the characters to confront their deepest fears and desires. The story is a poignant exploration of forgiveness, redemption, and the intricate bonds that tie people together against a backdrop of frontier hardships.