After a break in the weather, the gang have headed down from the mountains, and are now hiding at Horseshoe Overlook. They are outside Valentine, a muddy livestock town, and are figuring out their next moves while re-gathering their strength. Dutch is trying to figure out a new plan for the gang, Hosea is finding places to rob, while Karen and the girls are bored after being stuck in the mountains. Some old friends reappear.