Kate's new friends Janet and Murray Webb are attempting to make a new life for themselves in the trackless wilderness north of Ritter's Cove. However, the approaching birth of their first child brings a focus to Murray's problem in adjusting to the challenge of the bush. Kate's friend Janet is going to have her baby at home in the bush with her husband Murray. Unfortunately, Murray injures himself with an ax and must leave to get aid. His boat breaks down and Kate spots him from the air. She flies him to the nurse and goes back to get Janet only to find her in labor. Kate delivers a baby girl.
—Jorge Reinaldo Galindo Porras