Laura evolves from a timid person into a proactive woman as she works with a community group to help deal with the consequences of domestic violence. She stands up to bullies—women as well as men—as they work to make life more livable. As Laura does so, she comes increasing in contact with spiritual energies, which culminates in rescuing a woman giving birth under piles of rubble, and other victims of the earthquake. Feelings run high against the politician who allowed his personal interests to push the nuclear power station into operation.