Heartland - Season 1 (1994)

The afternoon Wilga was killed makes Vincent even more convinced that the confession he gave is worthless, and more determined to find out the truth of what happened.

Ricky comes back from the hospital to the cell, knowing that there is no way now to avoid being transferred to the city.

As Vincent deals with the frustration that Ricky is in jail for a crime he probably didn't commit, he is forced to face his personal inner turmoil...and is drawn back to Western Australia to confront the secrets of his past.

In the alien country of Mount Augustus, Beth is unable to bear the idea of Vincent undergoing the ritual punishment that he feels he must, in order to atone for his past breach of traditional law. which might cost his daughter her life.

Beth and Vincent return from Western Australia, to find that their changed relationship is a source of unwelcome interest for everyone in the small town.

Putting their failed relationship behind them, Beth and Vincent throw themselves into their own concerns. Trying to ignore how much they miss each other.

Vincent, Beth, Alf and Chris go to the city to pursue Ricky's case.

Vincent and Nerida succeed in doing a deal with the D.P.P. to get Ricky bail, but are foiled when Garth broadcasts details on air.

After Ricky's bail application unexpectedly fails, Vincent, Alf and Beth return from the city without him to everyone's disappointment.

Fearing he will die, the family gathers. Even Ricky is allowed a compassionate visit, and it is while they are all gathered together at their lowest point that Vincent discovers the final unexpected piece of the puzzle.