Redigo has moved from the vast Garret estate to his own working ranch, located in the contemporary Southwest, Here he deals in cattle, sheep. Winter wheat and small timber, spending most of his time in the saddle. Frank Martinez is Redigo's rugged, handsome, high-spirited wrangler. Gerry, assistant manager of the Gran Quivera, a rambling pueblo style hotel in the town of Mesa. Gerry loves Redigo, who is fond of her, but not in love. Gerry is willing to wait.