When Willow's papa says they are bound for Oregon on the next wagon train. She can hardly fathom the ache of leaving everything familiar behind. Sure, there will be good things, too-like not saying goodbye to Gideon Riley, even though he's still oblivious to her. She keeps her emotions in tight check until a fit of melancholy sends her fleeing. If only Papa had given her a choice When Gideon sees Willow Chancellor run past with tears...