In 1945, Vera is raped in her attic and gives birth to Fred.

Barnum’s parents head back to Rost to get Barnum baptized.

Fred looks for his biological father.

Vera sends Barnum off to dancing school, while adult Barnum stumbles upon new clues.

Arnold rents a stadium to teach the lads how to throw the discus, but things go wrong.

Upon Arnold’s burial, the arrival of the circus director causes quite a stir.

Young Barnum’s feelings for Vivian grow ever fonder.

Barnum decides to leave Vivian, and heads back to Rost, where he finds answers.