Ep 18. The Ella Lindstrom Story

In "The Ella Lindstrom Story," the 18th episode of season 2 of Wagon Train, the wagon train encounters a woman named Ella (played by Anne Baxter) who is traveling alone with her young son. She is initially reluctant to join the wagon train, but the group convinces her to come along for safety reasons.

As they travel, Ella becomes increasingly withdrawn and it is revealed that she is running away from her past. She is afraid that her husband, who was abusive towards her, will find her and take their son away. The other passengers on the wagon train work to help Ella overcome her fear and regain her confidence.

Meanwhile, the wagon train encounters a group of hostile Native Americans who attack them. During the skirmish, Ella's son is injured and she is forced to overcome her fear in order to save him. The incident prompts her to finally open up about her past and the group rallies around her to offer their support.

As they continue on their journey, Ella grows more confident and begins to forge a new path for herself and her son. The episode highlights the importance of community and support in times of hardship, as well as the strength and resilience of women in the face of adversity.