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You are, Brian. First copy off the press.

How do you think of all these things to write about?

Oh, this is a growing town, Brian.

The problem isn't what to put in the gazette, but what to leave out.

Most of the time, I got trouble just keeping up with things.

Well, if you ever need a hand, maybe I can help you out.

I tell you what, Brian, you could help me.

By writing an article for the Special Founders Day Gazette next month.

Really? Yes, I'm asking the townsfolk to contribute by writing something about

the town.

Like what?

Oh, that's up to you to decide.

And owe me if you want to. Oh, I do.

I mean, I don't know what I'll write about yet.

But I'll think of something. I'm sure I got some cans over here in the paint

department. Yeah, fight, fight, fight.

Blue. That's perfect for a baby's crib. Blue. What if the baby's a girl?

How about white?

How about stain the wood instead of painting it? Stain. Stain is perfect.

got some over there. Yeah, plenty of stain.

Stain. Cradle just about finished. Oh, Sully's so excited. He's been working so

hard on it.

You got something on your mind, Michaela?

No, it's just that... Sully's made such a wonderful gift for our child and...

And I haven't made a thing.

Oh, you've still got plenty of time.

You're right, I do.

I'm going to make something on my own for the baby, a special gift.

Like what?

I don't know yet.

But I'll think of something.

Tell me something, Jake.

What do you know about the storehouse?

The one between the bank and the train station?

What about it? I'm asking if you know who owns it.

Old man bought it, I think. Why?

Think about buying it. You still planning on building that hotel here?

Both of you should know by now I don't give up.

Neither do I.

I'm sorry, Hank. Were you attempting to make a point?

You think I'm still planning on building my hotel, too?

Of course you are. I forgot.

You just keep planning.

Keep laughing, banker.

You build me the biggest hotel outside Jim, and I'm gonna do it for Preston and

Hammerson. How are you planning on doing that?

I don't know yet.

I'll think something.

Hey, take one of them!

Good morning, Reverend.

You all set to go to Mr. James' farm?

Look at the church, Michaela.

The siding's loose, the roof leaked, and that bell hasn't worked properly in two

years.

I don't know how I could let this happen.

Something wrong?

It's from Reverend Thomas.

Oh, your seminary instructor.

Yes. And he's coming here in a month for a visit.

Well, that's wonderful, isn't it?

He's my mentor.

He's my shining example.

Every Sunday we'd go out to his church. It was bright white and spotless with

this towering steeple.

And he had this bell, this... polished, gleaming bell that would ring out

throughout the valley.

And now he's going to come here and see this.

You said he wasn't coming here for a month.

That'll give you time to fix up the church.

But how?

Michaela, look at it. It needs too much work.

Church funds are low right now.

What I need is a miracle.

I know you, Reverend.

You'll find a way to make one happen.

You're right.

I shouldn't be complaining. I should do something about it.

And I will.

I don't know how, but with God's help, I'll think of something.

It was April the 38th.

Rough crossing from Lisbon.

So consumed with hunger was I.

Filtered six rations of salt pork.

My hunger was satisfied.

But retribution was served in the form of a troubled conscience in the worst

case of dysentery I ever had.

Take deep breath.

Pain worse?

Nothing I haven't earned.

You hear this, Reverend?

Ticking away on a life of indiscretion.

What's important is that it's still ticking.

There's still time to make a difference.

This was given to me by a dear friend.

A man of...

soundness and decency, who in 1840, while out west, seek an opportunity and

trusted me with the care of his beloved fiancée.

And what happened?

I married her.

We had this beautiful daughter, Susanna here.

But I lost a dear friend for life.

Morphine should help you rest.

If the pain increases, we can raise the dosage.

See you on Thursday.

Let's hope I see you, Dr. Frank.

Will you be coming back?

Of course I will.

You can count on it.

When you're here, the ticking ain't so loud.

I have no idea what to make.

How about a quilt?

You could hand -stitch it yourself next to the baby in it.

Good morning, everyone.

Is there something you need to be telling us, Reverend?

Samantha, Lauren.

Just doing a favor for Horace and Myra. Just helping them out with the baby

twice a week now.

Why are you whispering?

Because I finally got her to sleep.

I don't want to wake her up. That reminds me.

Myra ordered a gown for her. Just come in. You mind taking it to her? Not at

all.

Gown?

That's it. I'll make a christening gown for the baby.

A christening gown? That sounds wonderful. I'll get a pattern.

Here you go.

Thank you, Lauren.

Um, Lorne, there is something that I need to ask you.

I'm looking to make some repairs on the church.

And to do that, I'll need to purchase some supplies and maybe even order

items. Several items.

Now, I know that my account is quite high at the moment. A month and eight

late. Not that I'm counting.

Yes, I know that. But I was just hoping that you could extend me the necessary

amount for the supplies.

Sounds like you're planning on doing quite a lot of work.

I won't lie to you, Lauren, I am.

The roof leaks, so I'll need new shingles, and I need a new coat of paint

bell.

I'd like to help you out, Reverend, but, see, I'm in business.

I understand that, Lauren, and it would only be this once. And if merchandise

keeps going out and no money coming in, I ain't gonna be in business for long.

But I would pay you back. When? I don't know when, but... Look,

I'd like to help you. Honest, I would, but... You understand my...

Excuse me, Grace.

Old man Boston's been selling, which means I must now turn to my next

alternative, the hot springs.

The hot spring?

Myra, I'd like to make a few inquiries for you.

I'd like to know if any of the land around the hot springs is available for

purchase.

Thinking about buying land by the hot springs now.

Sounds like the mayor needs to declare another historical landmark.

I'm going to stop him. Face it.

One way or another, he's going to have his hotel.

So lie.

Couldn't find the right location.

Why don't you just expand the saloon?

Not enough land.

I'm thinking about something bigger.

Yeah, well, if I was you, I'd stop thinking so much and start doing

about it.

Any ideas yet?

No.

It's got to be something about the town.

It's got to be something special.

Because it's for the founder's sake, isn't it?

A lot of new things happened in town this year, Brian.

We've got a new sheriff.

And a new baby on the way.

What about something about the whole town?

Like when the baseball team came in on the train and we beat them?

That's it.

The train.

A lot of things have been happening in town because of the train.

That's what I'm writing about.

Good idea.

Hey, Reverend.

Afternoon, folks.

Michaela was telling me about your teacher fund coming to town.

And if you need any help fixing up the church, I'd be happy to give you a hand.

Me too.

Well, thank you.

But it's going to be difficult to make any repairs without supplies.

There never seems to be any money in the church funds.

When you do have money, you're always giving it away.

Just a small loan here and there to help folks buy food and clothes.

But it adds up.

I mean, if you collected half the money I seen you lend folks over the years...

You have all you need to buy the supplies.

Oh, that's true.

That's true. I could. I could.

But there's no time to go collecting money, and I need those supplies right

Well, well.

Thank you anyway, Sully.

Here.

Ira.

Find out about the hot springs land here.

How'd you hear about that?

Got my ways.

Well, it's confidential, Hank. I can't tell you.

Confidential? It's me you're talking to.

So, how many loans have you made?

Dozens, at least.

Most of them small, just food money, that sort of thing.

But they add up. You don't have to tell me.

Now, I'm certain that I can collect on them.

It'll take time, though, and I need to order the supplies now so I can have the

repairs completed by the time Reverend Thomas gets here. Of course you do.

But you see, Reverend, in order for me to loan you the amount you need, I need

proper collateral.

Something a little more substantial than the mere promise of collecting on

several years' worth of handouts.

I do have this.

It's my mother's wedding band.

And it's solid gold.

Oh, it's very pretty.

That's all I got.

As I said, very pretty.

Reverend.

I want to talk to you. About what?

Collateral. Something you got plenty of.

The only thing of value I own is a gold ring, Hank.

I mean, church.

Remember?

You owe the deed to land, which is all the collateral you need.

Hank, the church is... No, no, that wouldn't be right.

Well, if you don't think you can pay back the loan.

But I can pay it back easily.

All I need's a little time.

What are you waiting for?

You're right.

Thanks, Hank.

Not so fast.

You can't do business with Preston.

You need to deal with somebody you know.

Somebody who's going to give you the loan with no interest.

Somebody like me.

Why would you do that?

Because all Preston wants to do is take over this town.

And we can't let him do that.

With the church's collateral, that amount will be given immediately, with

duration of repayment being two months?

One month.

One month.

I mean, that should be enough time. I mean, there's really no reason that I

can't collect on my loans while I'm... Making church repairs.

These are signatures then.

And it's official.

The hell with an offering.

Don't worry, Hank.

I promise I'll pay this back.

I know you will.

Here it is, folks.

Gather round.

Beautiful. What a wonderful gift.

Wait until you see the crippling gown I'm making.

Well, I was going to put the...

Reverend? Evening, everyone.

Well, what brings you by here? I was just wondering if your offer to help on

church repairs would feel good.

Sure. Why? What happened?

A miracle, Michaela.

A miracle!

I got nails, I got paint and brushes, and shingles, enough for the entire

We're going to have to order it. All right.

I need two new doors and a new stove, because that old one's just fallen

Oh, and of course, a new bell.

So when can it get here?

Could take a few weeks.

Tell them that it's urgent, because I want that bell up and ringing by the

Reverend Thomas arrives.

And here.

That should cover it, don't you think?

Including what I owe in my account?

Oh, I'll come back for the rest later. Reverend, wait.

Where did you get this?

The Lord works in mysterious ways, Lauren.

I

can't

believe I forgot to pay you back, Reverend.

Don't you worry.

I'll have that money for you in a couple days.

Sure thing, Reverend.

I'll have your money by the end of the week.

Sorry about letting you slip.

First thing next week, I'll pay you back.

No problem.

That's all I was able to pull together for now, Reverend. Things have been kind

of tight. But I'll pay you back the rest, I promise.

Well, the job I was supposed to do fell through at the last minute. But I'll get

you the rest of your money, I swear.

I told you, Reverend, I'm flat broke.

But don't worry, you'll get your money.

You've just got to give me a few more days.

a little time.

I'll have that money for you in a couple days.

If you're told, Reverend, I'm flat broke.

I promise you I'll pay this back.

I know you will.

I'll get you the rest of your money. I promise. Don't worry. I swear.

Somewhere at 53, I told my daughter I'd be home for her birthday.

But as usual, I lost track of time.

Arrived home a month late.

No.

No more.

Most of her glorious childhood I spent consumed by equal parts of selfishness

and liquor.

I just wish I could go back and try again.

Oh, Papa.

Make things right.

We can't go back, Edwin.

We have to live with our mistakes.

What's important is that we learn from them and move on.

You're right, Dr. Mike.

I just wish I'd learned a little sooner.

Everything all right, Reverend?

Yes, of course. Why do you ask?

You hardly said a word on the ride home.

Uh, it's, uh, it's nothing, really. I'm just a little nervous about Reverend

Thomas coming to visit.

Not too much longer.

Five days.

Well, don't worry. I'm sure he'll love the church.

And the repairs are coming along nicely.

Yes. Yes, they are.

It's going to look beautiful.

Preston was just over at the store showing his hotel plans tomorrow.

He must have built a road all the way out to the hot spring.

Abe.

Let him waste his money on a hotel in the middle of nowhere.

Me?

Got mine a piece of land a little more centrally located.

Doing a real good job.

The smoking's the difficult part, but I think I'm finally getting the knack.

Kelly, have you noticed that the Reverend's been acting differently

Like what?

Well, he... I don't know. He just seems concerned about something.

Worried too much about what his teacher's gonna think of the church.

Did he tell you where he got the money for all those supplies?

Nope.

But I just figured he borrowed it from Preston.

Too embarrassed to admit it.

I hope he didn't get in over his head.

Finished.

Train article?

Yeah.

It took me a while, but I wanted to do it right.

I studied some books from the library, and I even talked to one of the

at the train station.

Brian, that's wonderful.

I had to hurry to get it done, to roll out the deadline for the Founder's Day

Gazette. I want to see Dorothy tomorrow morning. Would you like me to give it to

her?

Sure.

Guard it with my life.

Next week, I promise.

You said that last week. Well, this time it's true.

Hey, it's been a tough month for me. Business is slow.

Slow? I waited a half an hour to get a haircut Tuesday.

Oh, Tuesday was a good day, yeah, but other than that... Jake!

Please, just listen to me. I would not ask you to pay me back if this wasn't

important.

All right.

Tell you what I'll do.

Three haircuts for three months and we'll call it even. What do you think?

You don't even have to tip me.

Jake, I don't need haircuts. I need money.

What's with him?

Not me.

Oh, it's wonderful.

It's absolutely wonderful. It's not quite finished. I still have some of the

smocking to complete. You've really outdone yourself, Michaela.

I must say, it has been somewhat consuming.

I thought I wanted it to be special. I just can't get over how much your

stitching has improved. You really think so? Oh, yes, of course. It's beautiful.

Come on, let's show Grace.

Have you ever seen such fine work?

Where did you order this from?

Oh, I didn't order it. I made it. You made it?

Why, Dr. Max, this is beautiful.

Dr. Max!

Try not to move your arm.

I'm all right.

I just need to catch my breath.

What happened?

Pull up the ladder and land on his arm.

This isn't necessary.

Is it hurt?

I'm fine, really.

I think you should come to the clinic.

I can't. I need to keep working here.

Reverend, you're in no condition... But I said I'm fine! Would you just leave me

alone?

I didn't think you'd want to see it. Of course I did. I want to see my article.

What article?

Where is it?

Well, that's just what I was wondering, but when you didn't submit one, I just

figured you didn't have time to write it.

But I did write one.

It was about the train. Ma, didn't she give it to you?

Oh, Brian, I'm so sorry, but she didn't give me an article.

Look,

I've already printed up all the copies for the Founders Day picnic on Sunday,

but maybe I could print up a few special copies for you and your family with

your article in it.

No.

It's all right.

Maybe you can print it next year.

Congratulations, gentlemen.

Why? I've just secured the final investment for my hotel.

All financial obligations have been met, which means all that remains is to

close the land deal.

which I expect to happen by the end of next week.

Will you gentlemen be attending the groundbreaking ceremony?

We'll be busy that day.

Of course, I forgot.

You're planning your hotel.

I'm doing more than planning.

They got me a location.

Even drew up some designs.

Did you remember to color inside the lines?

Hank,

there you are. I need to talk to you. I'm busy. Over here.

Easy. What's your problem?

I'm afraid I'm going to need a little more time on my loan.

What? Like, a few weeks. Or two weeks.

Three at the most.

I'm having trouble collecting on the money that I lent.

I got some of it, but for whatever reason, people just can't seem to pay me

everything.

Wait a minute.

You got a deal, remember?

Yeah, I know. You signed it yourself.

I understand that. No, you don't understand.

The deal's a deal, and the deal says you got till tomorrow at midnight to pay

up.

Hank, it's the church.

I can't lose the church.

It's just a building.

It means everything to me, to the people of this town.

Pay me my money.

Hank, please.

Look, it ain't nothing personal. It's just business.

If you lose the church, don't worry about it. I'll help you out. You can

for me if you want.

Will you look at that?

Now ain't that going to look fine up there on the steeple? We're just in time

for the Founder's Day picnic.

Send it back.

What? I want you to send it back.

What are you talking about? You paid for it in full.

It's yours.

What do you think, Brian?

I just finished it.

It's pretty.

Thank you.

Is something wrong?

No.

Oh, your article.

Oh, Brian, I'm so sorry. I didn't give it to Dorothy. It's all right.

No. No, it isn't.

I completely forgot.

I didn't mean to.

Well, that's not an excuse. I made a promise to you.

I just got so caught up making that christening gown, I lost sight of things

equally important.

Dad, I'm truly sorry.

It's all right, Mom.

Everybody makes mistakes now and then.

Your train article was wonderful, Brian.

Unfortunately, my train went a little off track.

Where's the Reverend?

Left early this morning. I haven't seen him since.

Oh, we were supposed to ride out to the Jameses' farm.

If I see him, I'll send him along.

Did he tell you where he was going?

No. They look tired.

I think he's been sleeping much lately.

When's Reverend Thomas arriving?

Tomorrow.

He'll probably just nerve it. It'll be a big day for him.

No, something else is wrong.

I've never seen him act so strangely.

Whenever there's trouble on him, you don't want to talk about it.

Reverend? You all right? I think the clock in the bank is running fast.

No, it's correct.

Where you been?

There's still so much to do.

You've already done enough. I'm sure Reverend Thomas won't understand.

You need to rest. Go get some sleep.

It's over, Sully.

What is?

I tried collecting the money that I loaned to people.

Is that what's been troubling you, the money that you loaned? I got part of it

back, but most are unable to pay.

So it'll take a little longer. I can't wait any longer!

Why not?

If Preston gave you the money for the supplies, I'm sure that there's

you can do. Preston did not give me the money.

Then who did?

What does it matter?

Please, leave me alone.

The pulpit's finished.

Ready for church tomorrow.

Thank you.

Sully, what are you doing here?

Mr. James.

Oh, I'm sorry. I forgot I was supposed to meet you.

He died this evening.

About an hour ago, I'm sorry.

I wasn't there.

I'd like you to stay with us tonight. I wasn't there.

And for what?

For this?

It's a fitting punishment.

What are you talking about?

I borrowed money from Hank.

And as of midnight, the church belongs to him.

Could you be so stupid? You took out a loan from Hank? Tell us it isn't true.

Well, I'm sure there's an explanation for it.

Isn't there, Reverend?

I let you all down.

And all I can say is that I'm sorry. Sorry ain't good enough.

You had no business gambling away the church.

Once a gambler, always a gambler.

Why'd you do it, Reverend?

This church belongs to everybody.

It belongs to the whole town.

And you call yourself a man of God?

Not anymore.

I understand how they feel, Sully.

They have every reason to be angry.

He made a business deal that cost this town the church, our church.

He didn't mean for that to happen.

But he did.

He made a mistake.

A big mistake.

That church is a symbol, a beacon of hope.

How could he allow this to happen?

Maybe his train was a little off track.

Where would he go?

I don't know.

I packed up all the church belongings to give to the town.

Can I leave them with you?

You don't have to leave.

We'll help you get back on your feet.

If you need money... No.

Thank you, Michaela.

I can't stay here.

The townspeople are angry now.

But in time they'll forgive you.

I'm certain of it.

Not after this.

My time is up here.

I'll be leaving on the afternoon train.

Canceling the Founders Day picnic?

Well, of course we are, Horace.

Can't have a picnic in front of the church after what the reverend did. We

business to tend to first.

Like figuring out what we're going to do about starting another church.

Who's going to run it? We'll just have to put out a call for another reverend.

This town already has a reverend.

One who needs us as much as we need him.

Ain't you been listening, Dr. Mike? The reverend's leaving town.

Michaela, he's giving up the calling.

Not if we don't let him.

After what he did, he can't leave town soon enough.

I know what he did was wrong.

And I know that you're all angry with him, and I was too.

I was offended and hurt because all this time I believed the Reverend was

incapable of making mistakes.

I took him for granted.

Part of the reason he lost the church is because other folks took him for

granted. Some of you never paid back the money he lent.

Just think about it.

He was always the first to offer help when we needed it.

He was always forgiving us when we made mistakes. Now we have a chance to

forgive as well.

Not just for the sake of our town or our church, but for our friend.

Now's your chance, Hank.

As for what?

To do something right.

To give the Reverend more time to finish paying off his loan.

The deal's already done, Michaela.

But you can undo it.

He's already paid back part of what he owes. Part of it.

Not all of it.

But no one put a gun to his head.

Reverend Newdy's getting himself into it.

Yes, but he made the assumption that people would treat him the way that he

treated them.

Well, you can't trust no one these days.

If you don't mind, I got work to do.

I'll make sure my hotel owns four Prestons.

Is that what this is all about?

You're in such a hurry to open the first hotel that you're willing to ruin a

man's life?

Reverend Thomas.

Hello, Timothy.

Reverend Thomas.

I'm sorry I wasn't at the station to meet you.

What's going on here?

I, um... I wanted to fix up the church for your visit.

So I made a deal with Hank here.

A deal?

He gave me a loan.

That, unfortunately, I was unable to repay.

And as a result... I gave him an extension on it.

One more month.

I don't deserve it.

I wasn't there for my congregation.

I abandoned them when they needed me the most.

Reverend Johnson?

Oh, Susanna, I'm so sorry.

My father's last words were to thank you for helping him find his way after a

lifetime of wandering.

And he wanted you to have this.

He said that his time is finished, but that yours is still ticking.

There's still time to make a difference.

Looks like it's worth some money.

No, Hank.

It's far too valuable.

Don't worry, Hank. You'll get the rest of your money back.

Yeah, from who?

Us. All of us.

Will you stay, Reverend?

The fact is, we need you.

Suppose the town wouldn't be the same without you.

You did the right thing, Hank.

Don't let it get around.

I'm very proud of you, Timothy.

You've learned well.

It's not the building.

It's the people who are the church.

Speaking of which, Sunday.

What do you say we have our service?

That is a wonderful idea.

Reverend!

It's finished.

What is?

The last of the repairs.

Go on.

Littering.

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