Mattie Birdwell is Jess and Eliza's daughter, committed to remaining a Quaker while falling in love with Gard Jordan. She is embarrassed when Gard overhears her praising his appearance, but the two acknowledge their mutual feelings before he leaves for battle. Her romance intensifies the conflict between personal desire and Eliza's convictions.
An expectant mother hospitalized at the facility. Her unborn baby is at risk for hemolytic disease, prompting Dr. Coleman to order multiple blood tests that Dr. Pearson deems excessive and cancels. The birth of a seriously ill infant triggers the chain of events leading to Pearson's departure.
Phyllis Love has 18 screen credits in a career dating back to 1948. Signature works include The Master Builder, Friendly Persuasion, The Young Doctors. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
