Belinda Glick enjoys her time with the Zook family, but it's time to return to Ohio. Her Aunt Mary is strong enough to take over the care of Oma. Though she will miss everyone, Belinda's heart is with Jeff Richardson, a young man back home. Things become complicated when her parents realize her feelings for Jeff go beyond friendship. He is still an Englisher in their minds, though he plans to adopt the simpler ways of the Mennonites. Katie, the youngest Zook daughter, finds herself questioning her own future with Josiah Stoltz. Events outside her control bring her face-to-face with her own mortality Where does Josiah fit in her life? Belinda must return to Lancaster when the family's situation alters drastically. Will she come back to Ohio once she's no longer needed at the Zooks? Will Jeff be willing to wait? will her family disown her if she leaves the Amish faith? Belinda finds herself at a crossroad. Bitter indeed.