Signe and Rune continue their efforts to soften Uncle Einar's harsh and unforgiving views while welcoming two more Carlsons, Nilda and Ivar, who join their efforts to establish a farm, only to have a dark secret exposed by a tragedy that forces the Carlsons and Strands to determine the limits of their familial bond Though Aunt Gerd has softened towards them, Uncle Einar remains a harsh landlord as two more Carlsons, Nilda and Ivar, join Signe and Rune at the farm in Minnesota. When tragedy lays a dark secret bare, the Carlsons and Strands will have to come together and become a true family.
