But she isn't -- in fact, she's honored! Blythe returns Charlie's love, and promises to remain faithful to him while he is away at war. Though thrilled at Blythe's response, Charlie knows all too well that the special mission he has been assigned to means that he is facing almost certain death. He can offer Blythe little hope for his return, or for their future happiness. Yet, in the midst of fear and peril, Charlie and Blythe find a source of strength and peace that will keep them united forever.

    Then Barney tells her that their friend "Stormy" Applegate is missing behind enemy lines--and that he has decided to return to enemy territory to find him! Faced with the reality of the danger in Barney's chosen mission, Margaret finds strength and peace in her undying faith.No matter what happens, she is sure God will take care of both her and the man she loves. . . .

    But despite her cool heroism, Nan found their facade of love turning painfully real. While she and Bill raced against time to unmask the spy and quench the flames of war, the flames of war, the fires of love were suddenly searing their own hearts.