With a beloved natural landmark in danger, the Howard sisters must find a way to save the beauty of God's creation. When an out-of-state developer wants to drain Fairy Pond -- a beloved piece of Acorn Hill's past -- and put in a gas station, a storm of protest rises up. But while most residents are opposed to destroying the idyllic spot, some businesspeople are in favor of the added commerce a gas station would bring. With the town divided, Mayor Lloyd Tynan is having a hard time keeping everyone happy, but when the stress starts to affect his health, the fight over Fairy Pond takes on a new urgency. With the mayor out of commission, who will champion the cause of saving this natural wonder? A recluse who lives by the pond has some answers, but his strange history with Louise complicates matters.
