Xena, Gabrielle, Amarice and Joxer are heading to Spamona for a break in the town known for its hot springs. Along the way, they find a horse caught in a trap. Xena realizes that the animal calms down a bit when Gabrielle is close to it, so she has her distract him while she frees its hoof. They take the wounded horse on with them. In Spamona, they learn from the sheriff, Talia, an old friend of Xena’s, that the warlord Darcon plans to attack the village. Xena offers to help but Talia refuses it. Since Xena hasn’t been feeling well lately, Gabrielle tells her to go see a healer. When she does, the man has some startling news…
written by Chris Manheim
directed by Rick Jacobson
music by Joseph LoDucaGuest Cast: Jennifer Sky (Amarice), Ted Raimi (Joxer), Alison Bruce (Talia), David Te Rare (Darcon), Mfundo Morrison (Arman), John Smith (Stablehand), Michael Howell (Deputy), Ric Chan (Healer), Norman Potts (Gang member), John Lawler (Barkeep)
LogBook entry by Mary Terrell