David's glamorous fianc e doesn't want to take care of David's recently orphaned niece or live in the dusty desert-or get married, unless David strikes gold. Desperate to return to her hometown, Ruth, a kind-hearted waitress at a local caf , offers to care for David's niece in exchange for a ride to Nevada. A friendship unfolds, along with the complicated history of the Broken Wheel Mine. How can Ruth support David while being mindful of her reputation and his engagement?