Revelations - the Initial Journey

1888. Jess finds himself competing in a friendly race and interacting with the inhabitants of a small Gold Mining Community where he encounters Tugen, an innocent immigrant who dreams of winning the local school teacher's affections against all the odds. But something more malicious may be unfolding which requires Jess's intervention.

Modern day. Following a crippling accident, Anna, a former teen horse riding prodigy, and her family visit a camping ground where Jess is working for the summer. Initially the two clash but eventually Jess and Anna become friends after Jess inspires her by showing that regardless of any situation, the future is always hopeful.

After being shipwrecked in 1770 in Tonga, a sick Jess is nursed back to health and becomes fascinated with the culture of the local tribe after befriending Tuku. But events take an unexpected turn when English missionaries arrive on the island preaching their interpretation of the word of God - which is misinterpreted

It's 1952. Cleaver Jackson, a short tempered company head forms an unlikely friendship with the new mail room boy, Jess, due to their mutual interest in fishing. But some others in the company, including Perdita, the attractive daughter of Cleaver, suspect that Jess has ulterior motives and is not solely interested in merely fishing

Jess is working as a carpenter at a local school in 19th century West Coast USA. The community is suffering a boom bust situation following the end of the Gold Rush. Jess encounters two of the pupils being bullied and in an attempt to help, discovers that the children have been living alone after their mother died and their father resorted to alcoholism.

53 A.D. Jess is employed as a cook at an orphanage. One of the orphans accidentally reveals that she and her sister are children of the rebel, Simon Avaran, and are being searched for by the Romans which places Jess in great danger as he tries to intervene.

During his travels through Central America in 1580, Jess encounters an attractive native girl who seems to be drowning in a lake. He saves her life and although her family are grateful to Jess, others in the tribe are not so happy to see an unfamiliar face and are suspicious of a stranger. But all soon realize that they have more in common that unites them, rather than divides them.

1959. Jess is the new kid at the local High School in Midwest America. Prom is right around the corner and he's already impressing the teachers and students but has also gained the envy and jealousy of Danny, a sporting jock and the former top student at the school, who is also threatened by the flattering intentions Jess is receiving by the female pupils. Including Danny's girlfriend.

During the midst of the 1899 Boer War in South Africa, an unlikely bond is formed between Jess, two dehydrated British soldiers and a local farming family. The father, Pieter, is in dire need of help due to a severe leg injury and the soldiers are the only ones who can help. They arrived as enemies. But will they leave as friends?

1850. The Wild West. On his travels, Jess crosses paths with a trouble-making thief, Aran. Although he has been betrayed, Jess feels sorry for Aran and accompanies him to his family's farm - where more surprises and family conflicts are in store.

Modern day. During an attempt to find sugar for his diabetic girlfriend, Greg, a 16 year-old star rugby player clashes with Carl, and they become entangled in a fist fight. Tragic news soon follows when Greg is told he will never play rugby again. He wants revenge. But Jess doesn't agree with his motives and attempts to persuade Greg to seek an alternative course of action.

1856. A Chinese store-owner and his grandson are being intimidated by a local gang of racist teenagers led by the bully, Tully. Jess intervenes but Tully is persistent and Jess looks for ways to insure Tully is taught a lesson he will never forget.

100 years B.C. While working for a shoemaker as an apprentice, Jess becomes caught in a bitter feud over a broken sandal. This precipitates conflict and heartbreak for two young lovers who fail to receive the blessings of their fathers. Jess attempts to insure the impending marriage goes ahead. And that the two families can be reunited.

Modern day. After being fired from his vegetable delivery job, Jess is hired by Saul, a humble restaurant owner in Brooklyn, New York. But things turn sour when two gangsters threaten the business and Jess finds himself in great danger as he tries to seek justice for Saul and his family and an exit of the insidious 'protection' racket.

During his travels in 450 B.C, Jess is attacked by tribesmen but is rescued by Esau, a hunter, who takes Jess back to his tribe's travelling camp. But Jess finds himself caught in the middle of a feud of jealousy between Esau and his brother Jacob/and a traditional ritual which will determine who will become the leader of the tribe after Jacob and Esau's sick father dies.

1955. Southern Ireland. In the small village of Kildogan, Jess meets Jonty and Mo, a brother and sister in desperate need of good fortune. He makes friends with the two teens and tries to help their family financially get back on their feet, which is complicated when their innocent father is conned into buying a useless piece of land.

1961. Jess is the new pupil in a local high school in the southern states. He finds himself caught in a conflict when he mistakenly befriends a gang of teenagers who are set on intimidating Lucy, a local African American girl who wants to enroll in the school but is denied, due to inherent racism.

While travelling to Jerusalem, Jess is chased by a group of Roman soldiers. In an attempt to hide, he stumbles into a wedding in Cana where he meets Jesus, who suggests that Jess should follow him as a disciple. But Jess remains working as a gardener and soon discovers that there are more potent ways to change society and that words are more effective than weapons.

Modern day. While working in a Las Vegas casino, an awe struck Jess befriends a washed up performer, the narcissistic Tommy Love. But after joining the entourage and meeting Tommy's daughter, April, Jess discovers that Tommy isn't the star that he makes himself out to be. He attempts to reunite Tommy with the estranged April which highlights that there are more important things in life than fame.

Jess arrives in Galilee and works as a private teacher, mentoring Aviner's daughter, Elkie. He soon finds himself entangled in a family feud when Aviner's son, Daniel, who feels he is being ignored by his father, sets up his own business. But there is more at stake when trust and betrayal manifest and ambition fuels family rivalry and loyalty.

14th century. England is in the midst of the Black Plague. Jess unexpectedly saves Morgan, a performer at a local market who is revealed to be a conman, selling fake potions to "cure" the plague from a heckling crowd. A crippled boy comes to Jess's aid and although Morgan and Jess are quarantined - Morgan discovers that miracles really can happen if he refrains from spreading false hope.

During the French Revolution, while working as a servant in the Chateau of Pierre Mandin in 1792 France, Jess is forced to help Pierre's buffoonish, drunken son, Phillipe. With the threat of the republicans increasing, Phillipe is disguised as a servant and Jess in turn is able to force Phillipe to see the world from another perspective.

1850. Jess befriends sixteen year old Samuel, who is expected to take over his dead father's job as the village baker. But Samuel dreams of travelling the world and 'being somebody'. When a minstrel troupe performs in the village square, Samuel takes the chance to run away with them. But will he achieve what he dreams of? Or even accept what he finds?

Jess finds himself in mythical, ancient time, encountering the Mali and the Dujane who have been at war for generations. Farin has been appointed to negotiate a peace treaty. The two tribes agree to surrender the thing most valuable to them within 7 days. But revenge, fanatical tradition and reasons for war are never simple - and Jess finds himself entangled in the midst of it all.

A theatre company is visiting the small town of Woolaroo in 1920's Australia. They discover Jess stowing away in their coach, who explains that he wants to become an actor. The group recruits him to their company but when a Hollywood producer watches their show and is impressed by Jess's acting talents, bitter jealousy soon arises fueled by the melodramatic failed actor and theater manager.