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Sure is a nice lookin' herd.

Wouldn't mind ropin' 'em right now.

Oh, no. We're gonna stay right here and wait.

Well, he could've gotten wind of us by now.

Oh, he'll be here. He wouldn't desert his mares.

I sure hope he gets here before dark.

Oh, there he is right now,

standing up there on that crest.

[neighs]

That's Big Ripper.

Willie, give the men the signal.

All right, let's go.

[neighs]

[neighs]

[neighs]

[neighs]

Hah! Hah! Hah! Hah!

[neighs]

Brahma, what happened?

Well, I didn't see the signal!

Well, you had to see it from here!

Well, I was watchin' all the time, Heath.

Believe me, I surely was.

If you'd just waved your hat, we'd have had that stallion right in our trap.

He got away! What the devil happened, Brahma?

Well, I didn't see the signal!

I don't think Willie gave it.

He gave it!

Well, if he did,

then maybe them trees blocked my sight.

It's all right, Nick. There's nothin' we can do about it now.

What probably happened--

Forget it, Brahma. I know what happened.

♪♪ [theme]

[horses approaching]

Mornin'.

Mornin'.

No hurry.

No hurry?

The boys are already ridin' out.

Well, you don't have to ride out this mornin', Brahma.

What are you talkin' about?

Brahma, how long have you been with us now?

About 14 years, haven't ya?

That's right, 14 years comin' this summer.

Well, I think it's about time you started takin' things a little easier.

I think you deserve a better job.

Like what?

Well, like maintenance.

Up at the ranch, there's always plenty of things that need fixin'.

I'm gonna talk to Nick about it.

Fixin'? You mean sweepin' up?

Not sweepin' up. There's plenty of other jobs.

Now you look here, young fella.

I don't care if you're a Barkley or who you are.

You're talkin' to old Brahma, ya hear?

Not some old stable hand.

I know that, Brahma, but, uh, the pay's the same.

Same as a cowhand?

Sure.

Should be! I am a cowhand-- One of the best!

You ever hear tell how I came by the name "Brahma"?

Before your time, before you knew one end of a horse from the other...

I wish you could've been there to see me then.

I was ridin' this Brahma bull in this rodeo.

He was the biggest beast I've ever seen! And he threw me!

And after he threw me, he came barrelin' down on me with his horns!

There was only one thing to do, and I did it!

I grabbed him with my bare hands

and I wrestled him to the ground!

I know. You told me that story before.

But, Brahma, that was...

that was 20 years ago.

Now, what I'm tryin' to say is that...

there comes a time like...

well, like yesterday.

Yesterday, yesterday!

That could've happened to anybody!

It was only an accident!

So I missed once... once in all these years.

It hasn't just been once.

And anyway, I don't think Willie signaled me!

He signaled you, Brahma...

only you were asleep in the saddle.

Now let's face it--

Let's face it? Let's face it!

You're tryin' to fire me, that's what!

No, I'm not tryin' to fire you, Brahma.

Believe me, we're all very fond of you.

I don't need your affection!

I'm thinkin' about my livelihood! My job!

And I'm sayin' you can stay on here as long as you like...

at the same pay.

Sure... a charity case!

No, thank you!

Brahma, listen...

I'm quittin', mister!

Andrea... here.

Put your hand up here.

No, not that way!

Oh, my goodness! Will you please hold still!

I've got to see how this looks!

Oh, Mama, when are you gonna be done? I gotta go play horseshoes!

Andrea Marsden, the next time I hear of you playin' horseshoes again with the fellas...

When are you gonna remember that you're a young lady now?

And young ladies don't play horseshoes!

-Oh, Mama! -"Oh, Mama!"

don't keep sayin' "Oh, Mama" all the time, neither.

My goodness, when I was your age, things was entirely different.

Lord, what I wouldn't have given to have a hat like this...

and a pretty new dress to catch the eye of a certain young man.

Those days there was always one I wanted to look nice for...

one that made me feel special when he was near.

My goodness, one that made me

feel like little fish was jumpin' up my veins.

Oh, I was a romantic one.

You were, Mama?

Yes.

All I was tryin' to say was...

the way you act, it's more like a tomboy,

more like...

Grandpa!

Hi, Andy.

Oh, how wonderful! I didn't know you were comin'!

Didn't know it myself. How you doin'?

Fine, just fine. Feel that muscle!

-Hey! -Tough, huh?

-Can you spend the night? -Don't see why not.

What's goin' on here? It's no holiday.

No, it ain't.

Then you ain't feelin' sick?

[chuckles] I never felt better in my life.

Thank heaven for that. Andrea, you come sit back here.

I gotta finish this hat for Mrs. Peabody.

-Oh, Mama! -"Oh, Mama!"

Not while Grandpa's here! How long you gonna stay?

I don't know. I just might stay quite a spell.

You might what?!

Papa, you look me straight in the eye.

Did you get yourself fired?

No. No, I didn't get myself fired.

I quit!

I don't believe it.

You quit the Barkleys?!

Yeah, I sure did.

I guess I been a cowhand enough years to match my know-how against any of 'em.

I can ride, rope, brand, and roundup anything-- You name it!

Now hold on. Did somebody say you couldn't do any of them things?

Well, uh, some things just don't need sayin' in so many words.

But when somebody asks me would I like to sweep out a bunkhouse...

Well, I guess nobody can ask me that and expect me to be around very long.

He's right, Mama!

He asked you to sweep out the bunkhouse? Well, I don't believe it.

Well, just what do you think "maintenance" means?

Hold on, I said.

Is what he asked you to do for the same pay?

Same pay? What's that gotta do with it?

I guess I know an insult when I hear one!

Insult, my eye!

Why, you ornery old fool, Papa!

Don't you realize that they were bein' kind to you?!

They were offerin' you an easier job!

When, if they wanted to, they could...

They could just let you go!

No, they couldn't!

Because I quit!

Poppa, I want you to pay attention to me.

Ever since Andrea's father died, I've been workin' for a livin'.

Yeah, I know.

I been puttin' together bits and pieces of ribbon,

felt, and straw.

Don't you think there are times I get so sick of ladies' bonnets and dresses

I could throw 'em all in the trash heap?!

But do I? No! I've got a job, see?

I gotta feed and clothe Andrea and myself. I got no choice!

And, Poppa, you're no child!

You can't just tell somebody who makes you an offer--

A kind and generous offer, I call it--

You just can't say no!

Well, that's your opinion.

When's supper?

I'll go right up now and fix it.

Poppa...

I want you to go up and I want you to eat your supper.

Then I want you to get to that cot

and I want you to lie there and get yourself a nice rest.

And I want you to go straight out to the Barkleys first thing in the morning and apologize!

To Heath Barkley? Apologize?

You can call it what you will.

I want you to get out there and I want you to tell him that you've changed your mind

and that you would be real grateful to take the new job he offered you.

[sighs]

You haven't said a word in ten minutes.

That must be a record for you. Is something botherin' you?

No.

Well, you also put four spoons of sugar

in your coffee this mornin' and forgot to drink it.

Well...

Well, what?

I don't know. It's just...

awful different around here without old Brahma.

You shouldn't have let him go, Heath.

I didn't let him go, Nick. I told you, he quit.

It amounts to the same thing, doesn't it?

You told the man he was too old for his job anymore.

Well, he is too old to go huntin' after wild stallions.

Just because he didn't see that signal?

I must admit, I was a little bit hot about it myself.

Then again, maybe he was right.

Maybe what he said was true.

Maybe there were trees in the way.

No, Nick, there were no trees in the way.

Look, I didn't wanna tell you this, but...

yesterday Brahma was asleep in the saddle.

Asleep?

Now, Heath, you're not thinkin'--

I don't think, Nick. I know.

Now, we'd been after that horse for days and his bones just couldn't take it anymore.

And what's more important, he could've been trampled to death.

Well, I guess I can't argue much about that, now can I?

Then again, I don't have to like it, either.

You know, we just don't let a man go--

a man that's given us his two good hands

and sweat and loyalty over the years.

We just don't let him go, Heath.

Well, look, Nick, I was gonna talk to you

about getting him something else to do.

But he quit. What else could I do?

I don't know.

Nothin', I guess.

Well, if we're gonna get that stallion, we gotta get to it.

You go ahead. I'm gonna...

I'll meet you up on the Blue Mountain trail.

All right.

Come on, Coco. Hyah.

[knock at door]

Oh, hello, Andy.

Well, aren't you gonna say hello?

Hello.

I came to see your grandfather. Is he here?

He's already left.

Did he say where he was going?

My mama made him get up early this mornin'

so he could go back out at the ranch and see you.

That's funny. I would've seen him on the way in.

I say good for him!

So he didn't go back after all.

Andy, I brought what your grandfather had comin' in pay.

You can put it over there.

Andy...

I hope you don't misunderstand.

We really like your grandfather.

Oh, sure you do.

Tryin' to cut him down!

Tryin' to make out he isn't good enough anymore!

My grandfather's about the best cowboy in these parts!

Why, he can ride better than anybody I know!

I bet he can ride better than you any old day!

So I'm tellin' you, you got a fat nerve

tellin' him to go sweep up your barn!

I hope he never sets his foot on your dumb old ranch again!

Well?

Well, what?

You went to see Brahma.

He wasn't there.

Oh, changed your mind about him, huh?

No, I didn't, Nick.

If you wanna hire him back to get himself killed,

then you'll have to do it yourself.

[neighs]

[neighs]

[neighs]

[groans]

Nick, you all right?

My arm, I think it's broken.

[groans]

It was stupid. I got off of Coco.

I thought maybe I could get him from the ground.

I wanted to forefoot him.

I almost had him. I almost had him!

He almost had you.

[groans]

I could be doin' that for you, too, Mr. Wilson.

Shoe horses, ride 'em, break 'em...

you name the job, I can do it.

Brahma, I told you already,

I got my hands full payin' the help I got as it is.

Well, I wouldn't worry too much about the money, Mr. Wilson.

I can wait for that...

could wait a whole month if need be.

Well, there's no need, 'cause I'm not hirin'.

Is that clear?

Yeah, it's clear.

Brahma...

you just gotta understand.

There's nothing I can do about it.

Why don't you try Haney's?

Or that place over near the mill pond?

Tried 'em both.

Well, uh, thanks, anyway.

Brahma...

I'm real sorry.

Think nothin' of it, Mr. Wilson.

It's just an idea I had, anyway.

Fact is, I actually got me a job out Nevada way.

I might just take it.

You better do that.

Mr. Carberry.

Afternoon, Brahma.

Nice day, isn't it?

Oh, weather's been real fine.

Say, you know, I was just wonderin'...

if you ain't maybe lookin' for a good, strong, experienced cowhand.

Always can use one.

Who'd you have in mind?

Me.

Aren't you still out on the Barkley ranch?

Nope, quit yesterday.

Me and that Keith Barkley just didn't see eye to eye.

I don't know.

I always heard the Barkleys were pretty good people to work for.

Anyway, I really don't need a man just now.

Oh, that ain't what you said a minute ago.

Sorry, Brahma. I guess I can't help you.

You can't help me--

You and every other rancher I talked to today.

Mr. Carberry, I'm 60 years old.

I worked hard all of my whole life,

and suddenly I wake up one morning and, like that, I'm nothin'.

I'm nothin' because a mealy-mouthed Barkley chooses to say so.

I'm finished! Wiped out!

Wiped out of a chance to earn a roof over my head and a meal in my stomach!

I don't wanna get into a discussion

of your personal problems with the Barkleys.

I'm not interested in what happened out there.

You're not interested.

Now that's the truest thing you ever said.

You're not interested if a man has to go hungry--

-You quit, didn't you? -Sure I quit!

You think I wanna be treated like some feeble charity case?!

I don't need the Barkleys' charity, and I don't need yours!

All I'm askin' is a chance to earn a decent, honest living!

If you'll excuse me...

No! No, I won't excuse you!

No, I'm beyond excusin'! I'm at the end of my rope!

Brahma! Brahma! Get hold of yourself!

Come on, man! People are looking at you!

[horses approaching]

Nick...

Nick, what have you been up to?

Looks like you tangled with a grizzly bear.

Worse than that-- Old Ripper.

That wild stallion? They say he's a killer.

Well, never heard of him takin' sugar out of anyone's hand.

I don't think he's gonna start now.

Hey...

Brahma.

Yeah. Brahma, wait, I wanna talk to ya.

Give me a bottle.

Grandpa...

I've been lookin' all over for ya.

Andy, what are you doin' here? This ain't no place for you.

Oh, what's wrong with it? I've been here before.

Well... come on over here and sit down.

Bring her a sarsaparilla.

Where have you been?

Well, I ain't been back to the Barkleys. That's for sure.

You okay, Grandpa?

Yeah.

Grandpa, listen.

Now, you shouldn't let this business with the Barkleys get you down.

Why, heck, you can get a job at any ranch in town.

Of course I can.

At least, I thought I could.

I can see it all now.

There's only one possible explanation.

It's them Barkleys. They're the ones to blame.

Would you believe it, Andy?

I went to every ranch within ten miles of here...

and nothin'.

And you know why?

Because them Barkleys spread the word not to hire me.

That's why!

Boy, if that ain't the meanest thing I ever heard.

People-- People just ought not to listen to them Barkleys.

Yeah. Well, they won't.

Not when I get finished, they won't.

I'm gonna show 'em I'm as good as any of 'em!

I'm gonna show 'em!

Sure you will!

The thing is... how?

Oh, well... you'll think of somethin'.

Yeah, well, I've been studyin' on it.

There's a way, all right.

There's a sure-fire way.

Them wild horses.

The wild horses?

Well, sure. Ain't everybody in town been crazy to catch 'em?

The stallion! Big Ripper! That's the one they want!

Of course, and has anybody caught him yet?

That Nick Barkley... [laughs]

You should've seen him the way I just saw him a while ago outside.

If that don't prove they don't know the first thing

about goin' after a wild stallion, I don't know what does.

You know something? If they had any sense, they would've asked you.

Why, remember the time you wrestled down that Brahma bull barehanded?

Did you ever tell 'em that story?

Yeah, yeah, I told 'em.

They said that was 20 years ago.

That's all they care-- 20 years ago.

You know, I got a wild plan runnin' around in my head.

What if I was to go out on my own and bring back the leader of that heard--

That wild stallion?

Could you still do it? Alone?

Of course I could, if I set my mind to it!

Yeah, I sure could.

What would you say, Andy, what would you say if old Brahma brought in that wild stallion?

What would the Barkleys say? The whole town?

Yeah! Yeah, that'd show 'em all!

Thanks.

When are you gonna do it?

Well, uh... it'll be soon.

How soon?

Well, uh... real soon.

Well, Andy, you gotta understand

that goin' out after a wild stallion

ain't something you do half-cocked.

Oh, no, you gotta make plans. You gotta think about this.

I'll help you make plans. What's first?

Well, first... I'd have to get myself a good horse.

Not Charlie?

[chuckles] Oh, no, not Charlie.

Charlie ain't the horse for this.

He's not strong enough, he's not fast enough.

No, anybody goin' after a wild stallion

gotta have a strong horse and a fast horse.

That's for certain.

Well, come on then! Let's get started!

Yes, sir, a fine lot of horses here.

Now you just take your pick and I'll make you a good price.

How much for that bay over there?

Now I gotta say this for your grandfather.

He's got a fine eye for horse flesh.

Well, he should. He's only the best cowboy in this country.

How much?

Brahma, since you're a knowledgeable fella,

I'm gonna show you one real bargain.

There now. You ever see a better lookin' cow pony?

Well, you've probably seen better,

but he's sound in wind and limb and sight,

and what's more, I can make you a real price on this horse.

He's a jug-head.

Ribcage is too small.

He's toein' in.

He's got bowed tendons.

His hocks are too far apart.

Bring him over here.

And judgin' from his teeth,

he's gotta be over eight years old.

I wouldn't have that horse for any price.

[chuckles] Well, it's like I said.

Your grandfather's got two sharp eyes.

How much for the bay?

Well, uh, now that's a problem, Brahma.

You see, I gotta get a price for that horse.

Now there ain't another horse can touch that bay,

except Heath Barkley's horse Charger.

How much you askin'?

-Uh, $100. -A hundred dollars?!

Now I'll give you $20 for that nag you rode in,

but that's the best I can do.

I ain't got that kind of money on me.

[chuckles] Well, not many men walkin' around do, Brahma.

But I'll give you credit.

Anybody works for the Barkleys has got credit with me.

Yeah, well...

I'll tell you what.

Leave me your horse as down-payment and give me,

oh, ten dollars a pay day.

What day's pay day out at the Barkleys?

-Uh, my grandfather-- -Never mind, honey.

Just forget it. Forget it.

I'll get me a horse someplace else. Come on.

Well, not like that bay, you won't.

Grandpa! Grandpa!

You'll get your horse.

I gotta, Andy. That's for sure.

Only I don't know where.

We looked all over, and so far no luck.

You know, a horse like that bay is gonna be hard to find.

Except Charger.

He said so himself that the Barkley's horse Charger is just as good.

Oh, sure. If I had Charger, I'd be a cinch to get that stallion.

If.

Thanks, Jay.

You look lovely, ladies.

Ah, yes. It's easy to see why the senator invited us to dinner.

He wants you two to supply the beauty and glamor.

Nonsense, Jarrod.

I have a feeling that the senator

is going to ask you to manage his campaign for him.

Well, not a chance of that.

[knock at door]

I'll get it.

He hasn't asked me yet, but even if he does, I'm much to busy.

Andy!

Maybe I shouldn't have come,

but it's real important.

Well, come on in.

I forgot what a beautiful place you got here.

It's been a long time since we've seen you.

Andy, what a pleasant surprise.

Mrs. Barkley.

It's nice to see you, Andy.

You look like you're all dressed up to go to a party or somewhere.

Oh, we're in no hurry. We're waiting for friends. Please, sit down.

I, uh, I got a ride out here from Jay Gordon.

I don't mean to stay or anything. I had to see Heath.

Heath? Oh, he's in the barn hitching up the buggy. He'll be here any minute.

Tell me, how is your grandfather?

Oh, he's fine, just fine.

Why, uh, he's even got a couple of jobs lined up.

Or he might be takin' a trip to Nevada.

Good!

Well, anyway, that's why I came to see Heath.

Well, hello, Andy.

Bet you sure didn't expect to see me here.

It's about my grandfather. I've come to ask a favor.

Well, I hope it's something I can do.

Easy. Just let me borrow Charger.

Charger?

Well, now, do you mind telling us why?

I think you ought to give my grandfather a fair chance.

I think you owe it to him!

I think it's the least you can do.

You people, you don't know how a man feels.

Oh, Andy, you know how much we think of your grandfather.

Well, if you do, prove it!

Don't you see? It's his only chance to show himself,

and he can't do it without a strong, fast horse like Charger!

-He can't get that stallion unless-- -Stallion?

Your grandfather's thinking about going after that wild stallion?

He'll do it, too. He'll show you.

But he can't do it without Charger.

No.

No?

I can't do that.

You can't? Or you won't?

Now wait a minute, Andy...

a couple of days ago if Heath said no, he'd have a fight on his hands.

But since then, I've had a crack at that stallion,

and I'm sorry, I've gotta go along with Heath.

I was lucky to come out with just a broken arm.

Is that your answer?

All of you?

Well, thanks! Thanks a whole lot!

Andy...

People say the Barkleys are such a kind, understandin' family!

Always ready to help someone! That's what they say!

Well, now I know different!

My grandfather was right about you Barkleys!

[door slams]

Excuse me.

Andy! Andy, wait!

Now where are you going?

Just leave me alone!

Now, look, it's late. You can't walk home. It's too far.

Now, how did you plan to get back?

If you weren't so stingy with your dumb horse, I could've ridden him back!

Well, come on back and I'll take you home in the buggy.

No, thanks!

Now, Andy, don't be stubborn.

Listen here, Heath Barkley.

My grandfather and I can get along just fine without your family.

So you can go off to your dumb hifalutin parties!

Andy, I'm asking you.

And now I'm tellin' you!

You're gonna come back with me,

and I'm takin' you home in the buggy!

I won't! I won't!

Hold still and listen to me!

[screaming]

Andy, you're goin' to pay attention,

or you're gonna get a wallopin' good spankin'!

Don't you dare talk to me like that! I'm 14 years old! Almost 15!

And you're actin' like eight!

Now, Andy, for the love of heaven, get some sense into that head of yours!

Stop worryin' about what Brahma wants

and start thinkin' about what's good for him!

Andy, he can't go after that stallion!

I know it's a little dangerous, but he's good, and you don't know how good!

Andy, I know this.

Your grandfather is 60 years old.

Now, his mind's willing, his spirit's willing,

but he's not as strong as he used to be.

He's not the same man that wrestled that Brahma.

Andy, he can't get that stallion.

If you don't give him a chance, though,

-it might break his heart! -Well, then let it!

I say better to break his heart than break his back... or worse.

Andy, what you're asking me to do is give him a horse

so that he can go out and get himself killed!

No.

I know it's hard for you to understand.

But, Andy, sometimes we have to hurt the ones we love in order to help them.

I never thought of it like that.

Come on back.

Let me take you home.

Yep, here we are.

Thank you again... very much.

Well, you're very much welcome.

I got you all dirty. I'm sorry.

[chuckles] Oh, it's nothin'.

I'm so ashamed.

Well, there's no need to be.

Fightin' you like a... like a tomboy.

I reckon you do think I'm a tomboy, don't you?

No, Andy, I think you're a girl with a lot of deep, warm feelings,

and I know you want what's best for your grandfather.

Well, I guess I shouldn't keep you talkin' here,

seein' as you have to get to that party.

Thank you again... very much.

Yeah, I guess I had better be gettin' back.

Come on, Andy.

Ah, Heath, you could call me "Andrea" if you like.

All right, Andrea.

Good night.

Good night.

Eh, I wasn't sleepin', just-- just thinkin'.

Oh, I've been thinkin', too, Grandpa.

Oh?

About that stallion.

What about it?

Well, uh... I...

I wish that...

I wish that, for me,

I wish you'd forget it.

Forget it?

Well, what are we gonna do with a stallion?

My gosh, it's such a dangerous thing to do.

And what for?

What for?

Why, honey, just to show 'em!

But, Grandpa...

but you don't have to show anything to me, Grandpa.

I love you always, even if you never catch any stallions.

And you really wouldn't care if I didn't go after that there stallion?

Mm-mm, I wouldn't want you to.

And even the Barkleys said--

Don't mention their name to me, honey.

Oh, Grandpa, you're so wrong about them.

They really do care for you.

Oh, sure.

They're real nice people, Grandpa, especially Heath.

My gosh, did you ever notice how handsome he is?

The way he kinda makes you feel like you were someone special or something.

Well, he kinda fixed that blanket around me when we got into the buggy.

Now wait a minute.

When did you get into a buggy with Heath Barkley?

Well, I was just gonna tell you, Grandpa.

Well, I'm listenin'.

Uh, I thought that maybe if I went out there,

and if I talked to them, that maybe I could help.

But then Heath explained everything to me.

Yeah, I'll bet he did!

Well, let me tell you, Grandpa--

I don't wanna hear any more!

They weren't satisfied turnin' the whole town against me!

They had to work on you, too!

They didn't! They didn't!

They told you I was too old and worn out, didn't they?

They just said that it was a dangerous thing for you to do!

You're liable to get your neck busted! They said--

I don't wanna hear any more!

Oh, Grandpa!

That was some party, wasn't it?

Sure was.

You know somethin', Heath?

I'm beginnin' to think that the senator might have a real chance in this election.

Well, he has...

now that he's hogtied you into handling his campaign.

I think mother was right. She hit the nail on the head.

[chuckles]

Well, I'll tell you somethin'.

If I were as good at predicting what people are gonna do as she is,

I might just give up law and go into politics.

You're already in...

and you're gonna be a lot deeper

when you start on that tour with him, too.

Yep, I guess you're right.

[yawns]

[bang]

What's the matter?

I thought I heard somethin'.

Heard somethin'? What?

Nothin', I guess.

You look different this mornin'.

Do I, Mama?

You got a dress on.

Well, I think I'm gettin' too old to be a tomboy.

Did I hear you right?

Andrea, look at me.

Have you got something to tell your mother?

Well, I... I guess it's kinda like what you said--

Little fish jumpin' through your veins.

Mama, am I pretty?

-Am I-- -[knock at door]

I'll get it.

Heath!

Hello, Andy. Uh, Andrea.

Come on in!

Mother, it's Heath Barkley!

How nice to see you, Mr. Barkley.

Hello, Mrs. Marsden.

Um, won't you have a cup of coffee?

Thank you.

-Andrea made it. -Oh?

And if I do say so of my own daughter,

she makes the best coffee in town.

I just happened by to ask about Brahma.

Oh, well, uh, I spoke to him last night about what you said,

and I tried to explain it to him, but I think you're gonna have to.

Uh, milk, sugar?

Oh, it's time he was up.

Is he here?

Oh, yes, he's in his room.

Andrea, go wake your grandfather.

That's a pretty dress.

Thank you. I just finished it.

Grandpa!

He's gone!

He's gone?

I was afraid of that.

One of our horses was missing this morning.

Charger?

I'm not saying Brahama took it.

Well, why would-- No. Oh, no, he wouldn't.

He did it, Mama.

I know he went out to get that stallion.

All by himself? Why, that silly old fool! He'll kill himself!

Oh, Grandpa!

Andrea, don't you worry. I'm gonna go after him.

He must've got up early before us and gone out.

Well, I'll catch up to him. Thanks for the coffee.

Well, no sense waitin' lunch for Heath.

He's up in the hills... lookin' for Brahma.

Then it's true. He did take Charger.

I'm afraid so, the stubborn old critter.

Oh, Nick, he may be old, and he may be stubborn,

but there's no excuse for us.

Well, now what is that supposed to mean?

I think we made a big mistake with Brahma.

Now wait a minute. I thought so, too, at first.

But when a man gets... that old,

he doesn't have the strength he used to have.

We did what we could.

We didn't try to embarrass him by givin' him charity.

We gave him a good, decent, honest job.

What was wrong with that?

No, no, nothing wrong, Nick.

-We just took an old man's pride away from him. -What?

Well, he thinks he's a little better than just a handyman.

50 years of experience-- now that must be worth something.

Of course it's worth something!

Yes, but what did we do to take advantage of it?

Now you know just because a man is old and weary,

that's no excuse to put him out to pasture.

He's still a man.

The years he's lived, no matter at what,

must mean he had something to offer.

And a man, Nick, a man has to know he has something to offer.

Otherwise, he...

Otherwise, he just stops caring about living anymore.

[exhales deeply]

[neighs]

[neighs]

[neighs]

[neighs]

[neighs]

[neighs]

I'm gonna get you!

[neighs]

[neighs]

Please, God, help me!

[neighs]

I got him! I got him!

[neighs]

[neighs]

[neighs]

[neighs]

[neighs]

Brahma!

Stay away!

Stay away, do you hear?

He's mine!

He'll kill you!

Stay away! I'm warnin' you!

[neighs]

Brahma! Let him go!

Don't try it again!

[neighs]

What'd you do that for?

I had to, Brahma.

I'm gonna kill you. I'm gonna kill you!

I could've gotten that stallion!

I'm just as good as I ever was!

No, you're not.

Brahma, you can kill me,

and you can go after that stallion again,

and if you're lucky, you may get a rope on it without getting yourself killed,

but it won't change a thing.

It won't make you young again.

Nothin' can make you young again.

You've gotta accept that, Brahma.

I'm sorry.

I'm still young enough to get into a saddle by myself,

and I ain't too old and worn out to find my way home.

-Whoa! -Jarrod, how'd it go?

Fine, Heath, just fine.

Only I hope I never hear another brass band.

How's everything around here?

Couldn't be better.

What's this? New stock?

Yeah, come on and take a look.

Little fellas, ain't they?

They sure are.

Belgian, aren't they?

Yeah, straight from St. Joe.

Our new livestock buyer picked 'em up.

Wait till you see the Percherons he got for us.

They're workin' up in the north field.

They must weigh over a ton a piece.

A ton?

All right, wait till you see.

Well, now, I'd like to, just as soon as I can.

You didn't tell me you were gonna hire a new livestock buyer.

Who is he?

Only the best horseman in the whole state.

-Missed you. -Missed you, too.

Well, it seems I have a little catching up to do around here.

When do I meet this new man?

Right now. Come on.

You can put 'em away.

Watch your toes.

Brahma.

Mr. Jarrod, welcome home.

Thank you, Brahma.

Seeing you here makes it seem a lot more like being home.

Well, uh, the family thought I could do the job, and I guess I can.

I know horses pretty well.

Brahma, you know more about horses than anyone else in the whole valley.

Well, anyway, from now on, I'm gonna leave it up to you fellas

to get busted up chasin' stallions.

I got plenty to keep myself busy here.

And I ain't finished yet.

You bet you're not.

Boy, howdy, not by a long sight.

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