Grace decides how she will deal with Van. Honey and Max talk to Hub about his future.
Grace confronts Van about his identity.
The Masked Rider comes to town. Grace receives a strange letter.
A man who worked with Hub at the lumber mill takes up a temporary position at the mine. The Bell Award is to be presented in New Bedford, and Honey, as the mayor's wife, must make a speech introducing the recipient of the award. Toppy struggles to find entertainment for the awards ceremony.
New Bedford readies itself for the annual Silver Dome fishing tournament and Bank picnic at Bass Lake.
Hub gets to know a young man who is passing through town. Fat seeks a chess master to coach him in the game. Someone special pays May a visit.
The town council seeks a new mayor for New Bedford.
Max looks forward to his anniversary with Honey. Someone is sending Rebecca secret admirer letters. Hub receives a letter for athletics.
Grace and Van arrive at Lakeview Estate.
May's nurse arrives in New Bedford. A new girl enters Fat and Pritchard's class.
Members of the family struggle with how to take care of May while maintaining their own lives. Maisey worries that she will be shipped off as May is unable to look after her.