Nancy and Dan's future is abruptly changed with the beginning of WW1 putting their plans to become involved with Gus Jorgensen in his rum running scheme on hold. Nancy, however, is not one to sit idly by and, with their adopted dad's help, she takes over their boating business, even during prohibition. The Jorgensens again take their friend's future in hand, steering Nancy down an unexpected path that takes her to the stage of the James Moore Theatre in Seattle.