Kurdy is beginning to wonder about Mister Smith. Sure, the guy keeps saving his life, but who exactly is he? Why does he tell each person he meets that he comes from their hometown and why does he continue to take photographs of anything and everything? It's time for Kurdy to find out exactly what this man's agenda is.

While Kurdy spies on his new friend, Jeremiah and Libby find that Milhaven is not the peaceful community it appears. A family of escapees from one of Daniel's work camps comes to town with a hair-raising story, also unknowingly leading Daniel's soldiers to the town, who are looking to recapture the family. Jeremiah had not planned to end up the sheriff of Milhaven but, with the citizens refusing aid, he may have to face the inevitable showdown alone.

At nightfall, Kurdy follows Mister Smith to an abandoned house, where he discovers Mister Smith's collection of photographs. He then trails Smith to a clearing where Mister Smith tells a furtive group of people about events happening inside Thunder Mountain. Cornered by an enraged Kurdy, Mister Smith offers an astonishing explanation.