Dr. Greffen "Pearly" Gates, released from prison on the eve of WWII, has a reputation of saving lives with a mysterious power he doesn't understand. Exonerated for the murder of two patients and with his medical license reinstated, Doctor Gates comes to Palomino to work in the only Texas hospital that will hire him. Seeking a fresh start, he is confronted by back-stabbing mischief, mistrust, and jealousy. Yet, one woman sees the heart of the man and yearns for his attention. Will his past and the stain as an ex-con ruin their hopes for a life together?