Playing for their father, Coach Joseph Streeter, under the Friday night lights has become a reality for Andrew and his three brothers. The road was long and hard, but just when the football season was turning into one of glory, tragedy strikes. Can twelve modern-day apostles lead Monroe Falls to its destiny? Susan Van Wert left the village along a quiet river to realize her ambitions, only to find that her heart always belonged to her husband and with her sons in the little house down the lane. Esmeralda's love for Joseph never died even while living a life of luxury in Mexico. Her secret will unite and empower the St. Anthony Flyers in their greatest hour of need. Mary's selfish drive for power and money has alienated her daughter Maggie and destroyed the love of the man that in the end could not be bought. The people of Monroe Falls witness the horror of 911 and a devastating school bus accident on the same day. Can the little town ever heal along with the nation and realize its elusive dream?