The episode starts out during a bank robbery attempt inside Dodge. However the gang, led by Paul Wiley, is interrupted and a shoot out starts. During the shoot out, they are able to kill or injure a number of the bandits but there is a woman, Ms Ayers, and her small boy that are also victims of gunshot wounds. Paul Wiley has been shot in the leg and takes refuge in the church. Inside the church there is pastor John Porter, his fiancé Phyllis and Miss Howell.
Wiley orders Phyllis to get Doc Adams, which has been treating the Ayers family, and bring him to the church. When he gets there, Wiley wants him to remove the bullet from his leg. With the incorrect tools Doc has to go to his office where he tells Festus about Wiley in the church. It is overheard by a local that tells Mr Ayers where the man is located that shot his wife and child. Which only leads to more problems as Wiley wants two horses as he plans to take a hostage with him as he leaves town.
The story also centers on the Pastor John Porter. It seems that Rev Porter is a coward and has been one all his life and that is why he became a pastor. But during the episode he finds that his calling as a pastor is stronger then he thought.
Another nice show that was entertaining to watch. The only drawback about the show was the way Doc Adams kept violating the rules that Wiley has laid down. Why Wiley, the notorious killer and bank robber, did not shoot the Doc is beyond comprehension. But we all know the reason which leads us to a nice watch toward the show.
