Nancy and Dan's future is abruptly changed with the beginning of WW1 putting their plans to become involved with Gus Jorgensen in his rum running scheme on hold when Dan is persuaded to enlist. However, Nancy is not one to sit idly by and with Jeb's help she is soon making regular and often dangerous trips across the strait. The Jorgensen's again take their friends future in hand steering Nancy down an unexpected path to the delight of Seattle's citizens.