The peace at Wipers Farm is threatened by an accidental run-in between the Lumberjills, a group of Black American Army laborers, and the men’s superiors who don't take kindly to the girls overtures of friendship towards them. Whilst making new friends, the Lumberjills and the villagers also make dangerous enemies who are quick to anger, taking out their outrage on the men and extending it to the girls and the townspeople as well, putting all in mortal danger. In the midst, love blooms for one of the girls, promising post-war happiness. But only by sticking together and trusting each other, and friends old and new, to do the right thing, can the girls survive.