Lee Masters, a handsome young cowboy, is fired from his cattle drive when his sexual orientation is discovered. Frustrated and angry, he rides to a mountain lake where he meets a Dakota native named Tatanka, who is also exiled from his tribe for refusing to adhere to tribal custom for braves who prefer men to women. They strike up a friendship, which readily turns to love. Their family is completed when a young Indian, Sleeps With Dogs, insists they take him with them on their search for a home.<br><br>Their quest to find acceptance in either the white man's world or the native population is a difficult journey. Can two men who love each other find a place in the harsh reality of the western wilderness, or will they always be walking in two worlds?

Walking in Two Worlds

“I said that will do,” the minister said again. This time with a bit more power behind his words. “Now is not the time.” 


Whether Mrs. Wallace agreed with that statement or not, became a moot point as they all heard the carriage arriving behind them. They hurried to the Birks. The sheriff and Ted helped Mrs. Birk, Sr. with Lu Ann. Mrs. Wallace moved ahead to the door. Ted carried his wife the last few feet and disappeared through the door. The sheriff and the reverend followed. Lee and Sleeps With Dog were left alone once more. 


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