Near Savannah Lane, the last watering holes dry up one by one. Tempers are running high, the reigning tension is unbearable.
Because of the heatwave, hostage situations, infanticides and the settling of old scores are more regular occurrences. Intra-clan rivalries worsen.
Laura the lioness and Esther the elephant hope to find peace and serenity when the rain returns. But can they hold on until then?