In late winter of 1985, the locals become restless as the thawing Wissipaw River strains against its banks.
June Butterfield, DottieTrayson and Arlyce Shanski secretly help a neighbor escape an abusive relationship.
Mona Butterfield and Jake Paulick wrestle with jealousy and uncertainty in their relationship.
World-famous bait shop owner Maw Cooper swindles a documentary filmmaker with a fish tale aobut how his amazing minnows are bred.
And a mysterious death forces everyone to choose a si.