Ida Grayson meets with a chilly reception from the townsfolk of Curtis Wells, who can't get past the color of her skin.

Ida's husband Aaron is killed by Indians, whom Newt ends up fighting as well, when he comes across them before they have left the scene. Newt continues his courtship of Hannah while Clay, still grieving over his lost Mary, also desires to have her.

Josiah gives his permission for Newt and Hannah to marry, but their wedding is interrupted when Mosby and his gang rob the bank. Also, Ida buys the hotel with Newt's help, and renames it the Lonesome Dove.