THE PRODIGAL

During an ambush, Gabrielle freezes up. She then thinks herself a liability. This concerns her so much that she sets out for home. On her way, she discovers that her hometown of Potadeia is about to be under attack by a man named Damon. And they've hired Meleager the Mighty to defend them -but he turns out to be a useless drunk. So Gabrielle must use what she's learned from Xena to defend her town. Later, they set traps throughout the town. Gabrielle also clears up some hurt feelings that had developed between she and Lila since going away. Finally, Damon's men attack but are fully met! Meleager and his pay had disappeared but it turns out he'd gone to buy javelins. He finishes them off! Lila has a heart to heart with Gabrielle. She knows she has to leave. "You are destined for great things." At the end, Gabrielle is faced with the same ambush but doesn't freeze this time. And Xena finishes them off.