Life on The La Rosa Ranch has become chaotic. Depressed, that Jordan left to follow the only dream he had not made a reality, Nann fills the emptiness with work. On the wings of Jordan's departure, Ger flew to New York to take care of business. Jeff is trying to climb out of the darkness of his own shadows as a member of The Ranch struggles for his life. Her beloved Ranch is cracking under the stress. Will Nann be able to find the inner strength to face love in its many forms? Or is she destined to be the 'Shining Light' in the shadows? Bullies, chores, duties and chaos have become a daily experience for Jo. With her dad gone, mom throwing herself into work, her best friend moving on, Jo begins to see the darkness that pushed her mom to the hills. With emotions running high as the heat of summer rises, Jo is faced with emotions she would rather not recognize. Will she be able to find her place in the chaos before her building emotions take over? Will the new boy bring peace to her chaos or stir more emotions she is not ready to investigate? Will the pressure consume her or make her stronger for the people she loves? Jordan waited for Nann to ask him to stay. But time would not stand still an the opportunity to work with the NGM would not wait. They had argued. Nann had ran to the hills. Now, with the dangers of the wilds of Africa challenging the life of the trip, Jordan realizes how foolish he has been. Will he be able to repari the damage of his leaving?