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Matthew, why are you doing this? I feel silly.

You should see how you look.

Where are the girls?

They shouldn't be alone.

Don't worry, they're inside the house playing.

Besides, they're going to be there at home too.

This, this will be yours.

Oh, Matthew, you remember my dream.

How did you get it?

You made a train with the widow Hanson.

Study's a little bit of work.

No.

It's perfect.

I will feed all our babies right here.

And when they grow, they'll do their studies in the sunlight.

And on Sundays, we can watch them play in the yard.

You just don't want babies, you know?

My sisters are not too much.

As long as they look like you.

Oh, I wish my mama were alive so she could meet you.

She would ask...

How did my daughter get so lucky?

It's me who got lucky.

Where'd you get that old chair?

Geez, Brian.

What are you doing sneaking around?

I wasn't sneaking.

Hello, Brian.

Your pup looks so happy to be back with you.

What do you want?

I'm ready to go fishing. Ingrid, you can come too. Brian, I just took you

fishing yesterday.

But you promised we could go up to Spencer Lake.

Not today, I didn't.

I got a lot of work to do, so get going.

Didn't look like you were working.

Well, I was just about to get to it.

Work.

So get.

Sure.

Who wants to go to a dumb old lake anyway?

Come on, pup.

Girl,

now you go and mess everything up.

Good thing we don't need them, right boy?

What is it?

Can I have something?

I'll stick to that cone.

Dr. Mike can fix it.

She can fix anything.

Now? Why wait?

I just figured we'd move into these things kind of slow.

Well, the sooner we get started, the sooner we'll bear fruit.

We're not just talking about planting a few seeds in the dirt.

You know.

Orchards are a lot of work.

Well, we'll all help.

I'm only suggesting a small one.

Just a few apples. Apple and some peach.

Cherry tree for Brian.

Some plums.

I wonder if Lauren ordered any pomegranates.

Ma, you've got to help him.

Brian, what is it?

It's his paw.

It's bleeding. Come here.

Come on.

Oh, I think he'll survive if you get in my back.

So, how did this happen?

We were playing by Patch Creek.

I thought Matthew was taking you fishing.

Too busy.

Kissing Ingrid.

So how'd Pup get hurt?

Stupid raccoon bit him.

Raccoon?

You sure?

Sure, I'm sure.

Jumps out of nowhere and attacks Pup.

Brian, after Pup was bitten, did he lick you anywhere?

Do you have any cuts or scratches?

It's Pup that's hurt, not me.

What are you doing?

Take a chance. That raccoon has rabies. We need to take precautions.

We gotta lock him someplace safe.

We can watch him. It won't hurt no one.

It never hurt no one. We know that, but the rabies could.

Sorry, but you'll have to stay away from him for a while.

Better keep Wolf inside.

Will that be strong enough?

Should do for now.

If he shows any signs of having it, I'll have to put him down.

Check my books. You should know within two weeks.

I'll go out to Pat's Creek in the morning.

If that rat comes sick, maybe I can find him.

Ryan?

What are you doing?

I don't know why he's locked up.

So I'm going to sleep out here.

Hey.

It's all right.

You can't go anywhere near a pup.

You understand?

All right.

How about supper?

I ain't hungry.

The pup still needs to eat.

I'll bring down the plate for you two just in case.

We're all saying prayers for Bob tonight, and I'm hoping that perhaps he

tangled with some ornery old coon.

Well, I don't know. It don't sound right to me.

It ain't acting like no raccoon I ever seen either.

Attacking a grown wolf in the daylight?

So he couldn't find it?

He searched for two days.

I'm going to go ahead and print a warning in tomorrow's Gazette.

That way folks can be looking out for any animals that are acting strange.

And I'll get Horace the postman in the post office.

Thank you. I suppose that's all we can do.

Give this here sack of candy to Brian for me, would you? I think it might

him up.

That's very thoughtful of you, Lauren.

Yes, it is.

Since Matthew moved out, Brian's become so attached to puppies.

I can't imagine how he's going to react if we have to. At least that wolf will

be out of his misery.

Can't stay as we do the same kindness for people.

Which kind do you want next?

Plum.

Plum. I thought we planted two plum already.

We got one more of each for Matthew and Ingrid. How much more work would a few

more trees be?

Hey, everybody.

Hello. I've been expecting you before supper.

We heard what happened.

I thought I'd come early and take Brian fishing.

You want to go, Charlie?

No, thanks.

I've got some trees to get planted.

He's in the barn, but I wouldn't count on much. He hasn't left Pop's side,

except for school.

He's even sleeping out there.

Well, never heard my little brother say no to fishing.

Hey, Brian.

How's pup doing?

How'd you like being locked up all the time?

I wouldn't.

You know, Ingrid, Ma, and Colleen are doing girl stuff for the wedding.

How about you and me go fishing?

And Brian, I'm sorry about the other day.

Still getting used to living without the family.

Trying to figure out all this new stuff with Ingrid.

Anyway, you know, even though I'm getting married, I reckon I'm going to

needing my brother more than ever.

I can't just leave him, Matthew.

He's scared.

And he needs me, too.

Let's make a deal.

About as soon as we know the pup's all right, the three of us go fishing at

Spencer Lake.

You promise?

First day he's out of there.

These are beautiful, Ingrid. I'd save all year.

It's very important dance in Sweden after wedding.

We must cut them and sew them together to make long pieces.

You promised me very tall maples.

You were right.

Brian's more excited about Pump than I thought.

What Brian needs is a bite of my loaf.

I make special with apple jelly just for him.

I'll be right back.

You know, you helping out like this really means a lot to Ingrid.

With the wedding so close and all, she's really missing her mom.

I'm happy we could help her.

Don't worry, boy.

We'll get you some more water.

Hello, Brian.

Hey, Ingrid.

Your friend does not look so sad.

I think it must help him to have you here.

Help him more if I could pet him.

Hey, Pop does not have water.

He just built it.

That I can take.

Nobody's supposed to go near Pop.

We'd better get Sully.

Sully's busy. I can do this.

You call pup to the back.

Stay over there, pup.

Good boy.

Stay there, pup.

Stay.

Stay. Stay.

It's okay, pup.

Good boy. Stay right there. Stay right there.

He doesn't know who you are.

Stay.

No, Brian!

You got bit?

What happened? Asthma?

I'm bitter.

Ingrid, let me see.

It's only a small bite, no?

Colleen, stir the coals in the stove.

Matthew, I need you to get Ingrid into the house.

Keep her still as possible.

Please be careful.

Stay here, I'm sober.

I'm fine.

Not too much. I need to be conscious.

You're going to be fine.

What

are you

going to do?

That's fine, Colleen.

We need to act quickly. I need you to listen to me very carefully.

We don't know for certain if Pop has rabies. If he does, we have to try and

the virus from spreading through your system immediately.

You can stop the rabies.

There's no guarantee.

But it is recommended that I excise all tissue, cut out all of the muscle around

the bite, and then cauterize the wound.

You're going to cut out part of her arm?

You're the one who must decide, but I believe it's best to take precautionary

measures.

Presume that pup is rabid.

If he is and we did nothing,

at least this way you have a chance.

We must act now.

I trust you, Dr. Mike.

Good.

We need to do our job.

Matthew. You should wait outside.

I'm staying.

I'm going to put you to sleep.

You don't feel this, all right?

I want you to hold this here until I say.

Colleen, I need you to get me that knife. When I'm ready, quickly. It must

on.

Looks like the rain's stopping.

She was just getting popped some water.

He got scared because he didn't know who she was.

Now ain't the time, Brian.

Everything seems fine.

Breathing, pulse.

I'd like her to stay here tonight so I can keep a close watch on her.

How soon?

Do we know anything?

At least a week.

In the morning, I'll wire Boston to see if there's any new research.

I better tell Jan.

Don't worry if she doesn't come home.

Matthew, I've done everything that I can.

All we can do now is wait.

I know this is frightening. I think it's going to be fine.

I couldn't find him, Brian. The rain washed his tracks out.

How's Ingrid? She's resting.

Matthew's just riding out to talk with Jan.

Matthew, get out of here this first.

I found a raccoon that was dead.

What are you doing?

Should have been done in the first place.

I'm going to find Pup.

You're going to shoot him?

That won't help anything now, Matthew.

He didn't mean it. It ain't fair to kill him.

Matthew. Listen to him.

He cares more about the stupid wolf than he does Ingrid.

It ain't true, and he ain't stupid.

Pup wouldn't have got bit if you'd just kept your promise.

This is my fault?

Stop it, both of you.

Blaming each other won't help.

Pup could be anywhere right now. Use your head, Matthew.

Your family needs you right now.

Ingrid needs you more.

She's just very angry right now.

I'm getting late.

Why aren't you going up to bed?

Matthew. God is your brother.

How are you feeling?

I... I cannot feel.

I had to give you morphine for the pain.

I'm afraid your arm's going to be quite sore for a while.

Ingrid, we have to talk.

Sully found a raccoon.

Dead.

We don't know for certain how it died or even if it was the same animal.

What I do know is that rabies is carried through the saliva.

Pup bit you through your blouse.

And sometimes the virus comes off in material.

So it may not get.

It is possible.

And we did act quickly.

And there's every reason to hope that we stopped it in time.

We didn't.

Ingrid, once you have the symptoms,

there'll be nothing I can do.

Promise me

that you will not tell Matthew I am afraid.

You only frighten him.

He always tries to be so strong for me.

We've honored our life.

Ingrid gets strong again, yeah?

Every day that passes is a good sign.

May we join you?

I made my potato salad.

Can't say no to that.

Well, it's all set.

Reverend said we can have the church one month from today.

It's wonderful, Matthew.

I asked Jan to give me away.

I have to.

It's his only way for me to finally have quiet.

You know, Jan, he's got a home with us.

Anytime.

Brian, I brung that baseball like I promised I would.

Thanks, Mr. Bray.

Matthew, you want to throw it after lunch?

I don't think so, Brian.

I'll throw the ball with you, Brian.

And me.

I want to learn more about this baseball.

I left the fruit in the wagon.

I'll get it.

Oh, let me, please.

I haven't told you, but I'm so sorry about Pup.

He ain't got rabies.

Probably come back as soon as everybody stops wanting to kill him.

Matthew, I am fine.

You do not have to watch me every minute.

I'm not watching you.

I'd just like to be with you.

Something wrong with that?

No.

I need to be with you.

Dr. Mike says we cannot kiss.

Not yet.

It's been almost a week.

We must be sure first.

Dr. Mike, I told Horace I'd get this right over to you. You've just come from

Boston. Thank you, Mom.

Won't you sit?

I can't help it. Good news.

I wired a physician friend.

Asked for new research on rabies. Apparently there wasn't any.

Must be hard hoping and waiting.

You look awful tired.

I'm fine. It's Matthew and Ingrid who are being so brave.

Oh, fool me.

Something changes when you become a mother.

Things happen, but they don't light nothing out.

I wouldn't have believed you a year ago, but now... I'd walk through fire if I

thought I'd spare my little one any hurt.

in the start. She has aching head.

I bring water. She starts choking.

Colleen's at school. I'll get it.

Please, get Matthew to the old homestead.

She's got it all right.

Hydrophobia. You heard what he said. Girls are afraid of water.

She's got the rabies.

Where's Ingrid?

She can only move away.

Is she going to die?

Give me something you can do.

A medicine or something.

What are you saying? Would you let Ingrid die?

I've been sedated.

But her nerves are still very sensitive.

Any sound or quick movement, even a touch, is painful.

She won't know who you are.

Are you all right?

You?

Yeah.

I don't know.

I never thought of Lauren.

You know?

Tell them.

Have you been thinking of Abigail?

Some.

When I first saw it,

David had been killed.

I felt as if my heart had been ripped out.

I didn't believe that anything could ever hurt me as much again.

You don't gotta tell me.

I already know.

Ingrid's dying.

You're supposed to blame me, too.

Nobody's blaming you.

They should.

It was my dog.

I never should have let her go in that pit.

Ingrid made a mistake.

A bad act. accident happened.

Maybe I should have tied that bucket down for a pup.

Or what if your ma didn't ask Ingrid and Matthew over for supper?

You see, blaming doesn't fix things. It just makes them go on and on tearing at

folks.

to be nice to me and Bob.

I warned them.

I didn't mean for Bob to hurt her.

I know you didn't.

Father, we come to you tonight with heavy hearts and such sadness, seeking

infinite grace and wisdom.

We ask you to watch over Ingrid's family and friends in these most difficult

hours.

Guide us to understand that you have a merciful plan for this gentle young

woman.

And help us to know that Ingrid does feel your love now and forever.

Dr. Mike.

I'm so tired.

Get you some water.

Where's Matthew?

He's reading this story to the girls.

So call me.

Hey, Ingrid.

Please tell him to hurry.

Colleen says she's awake.

Says she's going to be all right.

No, she isn't.

But Colleen says she's talking.

Matthew, no one knows why.

But sometimes, just prior to death, symptoms simply disappear.

Seizures stop people think and talk clearly again.

Ingrid's asking to see you.

How are my sisters?

Good.

I read them the duck story.

Three times.

And his favorite?

Good.

Will you marry me?

Right now.

We can do it here.

God can be our witness.

I...

Take you.

Ingrid.

To be my wife.

To love.

And cherish.

Forever.

And now you.

I... Take you.

Not you.

To be my husband.

Life is such a fragile gift from God, and nothing makes us see that more

than when we face the passing of one so young.

It is an admonishment to all of us to embrace each moment of every day and

to rejoice in the love of our family and friends.

So now let our sorrow be eased by the knowledge that Ingrid was loved by so

many.

May her soul and the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest

in peace.

Amen.

Everybody ready?

Wait.

Aren't we going to wait for Matthew?

No.

It'll be long later, Brian.

Good. Being with the family will help.

Ain't nothing gonna take that pain away except time.

It's called the Kranbekaki.

Kirsten makes it only for you.

It's delicious.

Thank you.

Kirsten not know English.

She won't. Give you thanks from us all for Ingrid.

You are a good doctor.

There you are.

I've been missing you. Are you all right?

Here.

When I built this place, I never figured out my first social being a weight.

I bet you haven't eaten nothing.

So I bring you this.

No thanks.

But it's chocolate.

I'm not hungry.

Grace's chocolate cake, see? I got you the bigger... But I don't want it!

I don't want your stupid cake!

I don't want you following me!

Ingrid's dead!

Brian, she's... she's dead!

And she's not coming back! Can't you understand that?

Please, let me go.

Matthew.

I can't.

It's too hard.

Where are you going to go? To the homestead. No, not now. I'll be all

Listen to me. Listen.

There's no place to be. Not now.

Leave me.

There's no one I'm talking about.

Leave me.

Matthew's just real sad right now.

And that's everything.

You don't even know what he's saying.

If your papa's dead, he'd stop hating me.

I hate you. Leave me alone.

It's not like Brian to sleep through his chores like this.

Been through a lot.

Maybe it just feels good to be back in his own bed again.

Colleen, please, tell him that breakfast is ready.

I'll ask him.

I bet he don't come.

Colleen's right.

Perhaps we should have insisted on talking to Brian last night.

We ain't the ones he's needing to hear from.

Matthew's got to settle this something.

Brian's gone!

He's not in his room. Don't look like he ever went to bed.

He's in the barn. I just came from the... Brian!

Brian, answer me!

Brian! Brian!

Can't be too far. I'll go find him.

The rifle's gone!

What?

Brian's gone after Pup.

Last night he was talking all funny about Matthew hating him.

Better get something with Brian's scent on it. I'll get the horse.

Could Pup still be alive?

Yes, he could. And if he is, he's very dangerous. I'll find something at

Brian's.

What happened?

I think Brian's going to have to pop.

He's taken the rifle.

Damn.

Stupid kid.

He never listens.

He never listens.

Would you stop that?

Would you stop talking that way?

You're not the only one who lost someone here.

He's only doing it because he loves you.

We'll pass with that.

We're good to put up.

Don't move.

I'm doing it.

It's my dog.

Give me the gun.

No.

Get out of here, Brian.

It's not your fault.

Turn away, Brian.

I know you couldn't help it.

Shoot him, Matthew.

Shoot him. I love you.

Brian, turn away.

Now.