Nancy Slagel does everything possible to comfort Luke in his grief. But, he remains unreachable, continuing to deeply mourn his ex-girlfriend's death. He has lost his faith, and he wanders through his days in a haze. Finally in exasperation, Nancy gives up.But giving up her love for Luke is a different thing entirely. No matter how she tries, she can't change the longing in her heart.Nancy continues to care for her cousin's family as Irene is put on total bedrest. On top of it all, Nancy helps care for her ailing father when he comes to visit the local healer. Nancy is struggling. Struggling to serve others, struggling to live faithfully, and most of all, struggling to be grateful without a family of her own. Will it ever be her turn? Will she ever find true love?