The lives of the Howard family are changed forever when Ruby helps a drug-addicted Vietnam war deserter escape to Canada. Travis Hunter has a troubled past and his presence reignites tensions.

The committee works to free the jailed peace protesters as Ralph and his new girlfriend, Destiny, take matters into their own hands.

Travis helps a newly arrived deserter while Ruby tries to comfort a distraught Ralph.

Ruby throws herself into the California primary campaign for Robert Kennedy; Travis is invited back to the Howard house.

A brokenhearted Ruby makes a phone call she will regret; Travis is forced to choose which side he's on.