Problems arise for Sara and Istaga when Sara changes her mind about their living arrangements. The rez, where Istaga has been living and building their unique house, is no longer where she wants to be. Sara's unexpected pronouncement throws Istaga into confusion. He's just beginning to understand the baffling behavior of the human species. Meanwhile, their nearly four-year-old daughter, Kaliska, who has been living as a coyote, is kidnapped. The men who have her know what she is and plan to cash in on it.

Searching for Kaliska leads Istaga on a wild goose chase that separates them even further. And left alone, Sara is losing her mind. Will they find their baby and repair their relationship, or will this be another rift that cannot be mended?