Pa and Ma find themselves surrounded by cartel members in Mexico, while James learns new skills in Half Acre.

In Mexico, the imprisoned Pa and Ma are separated, while back in Half Acre, James and the real Paul Allen Brown conduct a secret meeting.

Pa commandeers the ice-cream truck, as James provokes a rattlesnake encounter and Felipe undertakes astronaut training.

Pa gains control over Hector, demanding that Hector lead him to Ma, who is in dire straits.

James has a discussion with Glenn while New Leaf’s problems mount.

Grace is asked to fill in as preacher. A provocative invitation has an unexpected effect on Jacob and Kerissa. Charity looks for a new choir director.