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I don't think that girl could get much prettier.

Or smarter.

Well, he certainly heard her say, Papa.

She did.

I am so sorry that I am late.

Edna Dodd's Bible reading just went longer than expected.

I'm afraid that being late is becoming more of a bad habit for me.

Things ought to slow down now that you're not going to be teaching.

And I would feel better if the new teacher were here.

You know, the winter session's only a week away.

I'm sure she'll be here any day.

Because my mind is set.

The church is growing, and it is time that I get back to tending to the

spiritual needs of this town.

Which is exactly why I've asked for this meeting.

Have you given any thought to Katie's christening?

Well, I suppose we've been so busy adjusting.

And, of course, it'll mean choosing her godparent.

You know, folks that you can trust to help with her rearing.

Well, we need some time to talk it over, Reverend.

You taking all this, too?

Yes, senor.

It's gonna be over $12. Have to be cash.

Of course, senor.

And I'll take a pound of sugar and coffee, please.

And I'll take this perfume.

Memo, that is too much.

Well, that's going to be $14 .60.

So, where are you folks headed to?

Here, senor.

I've just purchased a small ranch north of town.

Everything is in order, Mr. Morales.

So if you care to join me now, we can go over these documents.

Senor Lodge, my wife is tired from the long journey.

I wish to take her to a new home.

And then I'll come back to your bank. But that ranch isn't officially yours

until the deed is signed.

You have this deed with you.

I see the terms are as we discussed. They are.

Now

I

will take my wife home.

Gracias.

You didn't sell him the old Jenkins place, did you? That's precisely what I

You sold to Mexicans?

Lauren. This money is American, Lauren. Everyone knows how they are.

You know, Lauren, how are they? Oh, don't you go starting in on me.

Some people like to be with their own kind.

Did you see the blankets inside?

Yes, but our wool is better.

Then they will buy our wool.

You will defy me, Paloma.

Did I not promise to take good care of you?

And will that man who stares at us?

Let him.

Soon he will stare at the wealthiest ranch in Colorado.

Morning. I'd like to welcome you to our town.

My family has a homestead near you.

I'm Michaela Quinn.

It is an honor.

Guillermo Morales.

And my wife, Teresa.

But the ranch you just bought's been vacant for some time.

I'm so pleased to finally have neighbors.

Yes, my wife will look forward to your visit.

Well, I'm sure you have a lot of work to do.

Welcome again.

The town is not so bad.

But everyone here is a gringo.

Careful, mi paloma.

You do not wish to become like the shopkeeper.

Even gringos enter this world with the heart of a child.

They cannot all be thieves.

Godparents will still look after you if something happens to your folk.

Is Sully your godfather?

No, Sully's my real pa.

I mean, he's not my real pa, but he adopted me with Dr. Mike.

What's adopting?

Well, a judge says that I belong to them now, and nobody can ever take me away.

So her whole property and Miss Grace will adopt me.

Hey, look.

Hey, mister.

Buenas tardes, niños.

Good afternoon.

I did not know we had visitors.

Who are these fine gentlemen?

I'm Brian Cooper.

I'm Anthony, ma 'am.

Well, tell me, Brian and Anthony, how did God know we needed you today?

I hope you do not think you can lift those trees alone.

It is true. I do need help.

It's not too heavy, is it? No.

My wife is most beautiful, no?

The first time I saw her was in the church by Lady de Guadalupe.

And I thought, she's an angel.

Muy bien.

Now you will join us for almuerzo, no?

I guess so. I hope you like frijoles y tortillas.

Bean.

And tortilla.

I hope you boys are not neglecting your studies today.

The school's out till next week.

I don't go to school, ma 'am.

Maybe someday you will.

Thank you.

De nada.

It is the same as you're welcome. De nada.

De nada.

Very good.

You learn quickly.

Go on.

Eat.

Is it the meaning behind it thoroughly?

No, I want kidding about God Perhaps the idea of choosing her God part

maybe decision Now

I know that my roast chicken can't compare to Colleen's but I did think I'd

improved Too many tortillas and mystery

so make some on this big rock Sounds like our new neighbors are making quite

impression

I wish they had some kids.

Do they pay where they're from?

They don't pay.

Miss Teresa says Colorado used to be part of Mexico.

She's right.

I thought the Indians were here before.

Yes, they were.

Centuries ago, Spain conquered many of the tribes. When they mixed together,

they created a new people.

And when those people won their independence from Spain, well, this area

Mexico. When your mom and me was your age.

The United States went to war against Mexico.

And for winning, we took most of the land out west.

Seems like somebody's always taken land away from somebody else.

Any word from the new teacher?

Nope. I told you I'd come for you. There was.

I know. I was just hoping that... You want me to send another wire?

No. No, three should be enough.

I just don't understand why she hasn't answered.

I don't understand why she isn't here.

I need a doctor, mi esposo.

I'll take you.

Get up!

Out of the way!

Dr. Mike!

Don't go getting your mom.

Is Dr.

Mike here?

She's gone!

Please, he's my husband.

Help my husband, please. I'll get his feet.

He's hurt very badly.

What are

you doing?

Where is the doctor?

I am the doctor, Mrs. Morales.

Sully, come over here.

Sit down firmly. Slow down the bleeding.

Reverend, will you... Fill that basin with some hot water. Yes, by the way. He

needs a real doctor.

Ma is a real doctor, Miss Teresa.

Some of his ribs are broken. Ma!

Take him outside.

There's the water, Dr. Mike. Thank you. Now you.

Reverend, take over for me.

If it isn't my outline, I better find out where it's headed. Maybe I can pick

on its track. All right. Be careful.

He's losing a lot of blood.

His body must be severed.

Keep the pressure on.

You cannot do this.

Your husband needs my help, Mrs. Morales.

Right now.

Please, let me help him.

I

can't

see any new leakage.

The artery must be holding together.

I am certain I'm detecting a new thorax.

But that means that one of his lungs is punctured.

Probably by a broken rib.

Mr. Morales, I won't lie to you.

His condition is very serious.

But he is strong, no?

Yes, your husband does seem to be quite strong.

And the lung, it will mend?

No, it can't.

But people are able to live with just one lung.

So he will live.

I do hope so.

There's, um, nothing more that I can do until his condition's more stable.

Would you like me to get Rachel to bring you home soon, too?

I will wait until he is stronger.

I need to feed my baby.

I'll just be in the next room. Call me if there's any change.

Rosie!

About time you got

home.

What on earth?

Wine, madame.

I brought you the special.

Straight out of New Orleans.

You're taking leave of your son.

I know exactly what I'm doing.

We can't, Anthony.

I had to visit France.

You've been on your feet all day.

You know what Anthony asked today?

If we were keeping him?

Just tell him he's family.

Don't you think it's time we adopted him?

You really want to talk about Anthony right now?

He is with Our Lady now.

I'm so sorry. I wish to be alone with my husband.

Por favor.

I'm sorry I'm so late.

I'm so glad you're home.

Did you have any luck?

There's a mountain lion around.

The game all trapped up.

She must have smelled the sheep.

Come looking for food.

It was a mother just trying to feed her family.

I stopped by town first.

I heard about Mr. Morales.

Preston told me they were married last month.

She's already a widow.

I've been thinking.

But it almost has more than once.

Not as much as I try to fight it.

People's lives are fragile.

We can't be living our lives in fear. Something's going to happen.

But we can be prepared for Katie.

You know how people that we trust have agreed to raise her?

Well, I know Brian will be fine, but Katie's going to need someone for years.

Sounds like you got somebody in mind.

No, I don't know.

I suppose the obvious choice would be my family.

Your sisters in Boston.

Who would you like?

Bow dancing really is all the family I got.

He took me in when I needed caring for.

But you were already a man.

as if he were my own brother.

But imagining Katie growing up with people whose futures are so uncertain.

No one's going to be perfect.

It is no simple decision.

Your godparents must be very, very special people indeed.

You understand me. They do much more than step in in case of a tragedy.

I must admit, Mr. Morales, sudden death did prompt our decision.

Have you spoken with his wife today? Not yet.

I'll offer her a plot in the town cemetery, but I doubt she'll take it.

Because she's Catholic.

Why? I thought we were all Christian.

There are some people who could argue that point.

Dr. Mike! Reverend!

The telegram you were waiting on just come in.

The teacher we hired ain't coming.

Oh.

She got married?

Ah, the Reverend ain't never gonna quit.

I think he means it.

He's already stopped teaching at the reservation.

I agree with Dr. Mike. We gotta find another teacher, fast.

Do you have any ideas?

We ain't gonna let you run the school.

Well, I suppose we could post notices, ask folks to fill in for a few hours

we can send ease for more applicants, if nobody volunteers.

Then the school will stay closed until we hire someone.

Even.

Please, I'm looking for Senor Slicker.

That'd be me.

You are busy.

I will wait.

I thought you'd like to know.

My husband tracked the mountain lion far away from your land.

You'll be safe now.

But you're welcome to stay at the clinic as long as you like. I will go back to

my rent today, Senora Quinn.

Well, if there's anything my family can do.

Help with the burial, anything.

Gracias, Senora.

Thank you.

You wanted to see me?

I am told you are the undertaker.

I usually take care of things.

I'm sorry about what happened.

You're charged. What will it be?

Oh, you don't have to.

I usually get a dollar.

I must return to my home first to find my husband's money.

Mrs. Morales, may I offer you my sincerest condolences?

It's all so, um, just terrible.

I know how difficult a time like this is, so we can hold off discussing your

husband's financial affairs until you're feeling stronger.

Financial affairs?

I do not understand.

I'm referring to the mortgage on your ranch.

You owe a $10 loan payment the first of every month.

You will get your money, senor.

Looks like you boys are doing some real fine work here.

I'll jump this time.

Got plans for all those nickels you've been earning?

Save them for a hat.

I want to get one just like yours.

There's that Mexican lady.

Can I help him out?

Si, senor. The preacher said my wagon is here.

He brought it last night. I'll hit you right up for you.

You want to help me?

Hey, Miss Teresa.

Hola, Brian.

I feel sad about your husband.

He was real nice.

Just probably don't feel much like talking.

Brian.

Good night.

Bye now.

Sorry, baby.

Things have been so busy.

What are you reading?

I asked Dr. Mack for the adoption papers they used.

Anthony's our family, and I don't need no laws telling us, so... Well, all we

gotta do is just put a notice in some newspaper... I know what we gotta do.

How would you know?

I looked into it when Anthony first come to us.

You're worried about...

Somebody dragging you here.

We'll just use another name. I mean, we can make one up.

No.

Robert E.

Robert E.

If we want to be a real family, we tell that child all of who we are.

About our people, where we come from.

He's got nothing to be ashamed about.

You think I want him knowing that I spent half my life in chains and I was

by another man?

Being a slave is a part of our... You think I want him knowing that I killed a

man? You were saving yourself.

Now, Anthony would understand that if you just told him what you had... I'm

doing it, Grace.

I worked too hard to make a new life.

I'm a free man today. That's all that boy needs to know about me.

Maybe she's down by the creek I Can't imagine her wandering too far not

after what's happened

Maybe you'll see her in town.

Invite her to supper then.

Perhaps.

Come on.

Come on.

Excuse me. May I speak with your husband, please?

My husband?

He's passed on.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry for your loss.

I have a notice for the paper.

I can do that for you.

But it won't go in till next week.

Hey, Miss Teresa.

Mr. O 'Brien, I need you to set out that new issue and then take some over to

Mr. Bray, will you? Sure.

All right, now what would you like to say?

I wish to sell five sheep. I have written it down here.

Folks don't go in much for sheep around here.

But we can try.

I charge a penny a word.

And you have... 13.

Thank you.

Señora.

In the paper, were there any notices for work?

Work? Yes, I seek employment.

Oh, you want to get a job, of course.

No, I'm afraid there weren't any this week.

But you got... Change coming.

You know, you ought to go look in at Mr. Bray's. That's the general store down

the road.

He sometimes lets folks post job opportunities there.

14 and 15 cents. Thank you.

Mrs. Morales, your name is Quinn.

My husband and I can visit you.

We were hoping that you would join us for family supper.

I know this has been a very difficult time. You're very kind, gracias, but I

have much work to do.

Perhaps some other time, then.

Imagine being a widow so young and stuck in a strange place all alone.

I wish I could help her.

But I have the strangest feeling she'd rather I stay away.

Oh, I'm sure it's nothing personal.

She's probably just needing some time to sort things out. Goodness me, Catherine

Sully, you are gaining a pound a day.

She certainly does love you.

Do you ever miss having a baby?

Me? A baby? Lord, no.

No, I mean holding a baby again is real sweet, but... I'm perfectly happy that

that part of my life is over.

Because that's my baby now.

Isn't that right, little miss?

Being your Auntie Dorothy suits me just fine.

What about Matthew and Emma?

I think your folks would probably prefer people who are married, Brian.

Let me see if she'll take a nap.

Patch, please.

You know that I'd take care of Katie if anything ever happened to you.

Well, you already have a job.

It's her big brother.

But the Reverend did do it.

No, the Reverend doesn't need any more work.

He's worried enough that he's going to be pushed back into teaching already.

I thought you had a new teacher.

She ain't coming.

It took her two months to find her.

Now we need to start all over.

Miss Teresa's looking for a job.

Maybe she can teach us.

She's real nice.

Well, it takes more than being nice to make a good teacher, Brian.

But she likes kids.

She practically grew up in the school.

She told me in Anthony.

She went to a fancy boarding school run by a church.

Well, I know she can read. I thought I was going to have to notice it in the

store. Well, she does seem to have a good command of English.

You think this town would hire a Mexican to teach?

Fortunately, this town isn't hiring.

The council is.

You forget who else is on the council.

Well, I have been persuaded before.

Is she even educated?

Apparently, she attended a school run by nuns.

Nuns. Reverend, the Catholic schools in Boston are some of the best in the city.

But does Mrs. Morales have any formal training to teach?

You didn't.

Yes, but that's hardly the same. Why?

Because she's Mexican?

Oh, here we go again.

They're not reliable, Dr. Mike.

And they're heathens to boot.

Catholics are not heathens, Lauren.

Well, that's a matter of opinion.

Wouldn't you say, Reverend?

I suppose that I could still teach a few hours at the school.

The children need a full -time teacher.

And it's possible that Mrs. Morales is qualified to be that teacher.

I must say, Brian's certainly taken a liking to her.

Brian won't be answering to the town if we hire her.

I know it won't be easy.

But the town will support us if we make a united recommendation.

I thought you were going to help Robert E. deliver horses.

I want to help you today.

Well, then you're just in time. Why don't you take these right over there?

Anthony, are you all right?

Anthony!

Dr. Mark!

How are your elbows feeling now?

All right. No more sharp pains?

The attack must have been mild, and it seems to be over for now.

I've given him a small dose of laudanum to help you.

It's been so long since he had one of these.

Well, that's a good sign.

He just needs to rest for a few hours, and then you can take him home.

How you feeling, son?

Oh, sorry.

Oh, hey, now.

Nothing to be sorry about. You just got to get some rest.

Everything's going to be fine.

I'll leave you two men to yourself.

We've been working so darn hard.

Maybe Grace and me close up early tomorrow and we all have supper

do you think of that?

Good, good.

That's what we'll do.

So everything's really all right?

Of course it is.

Is it true that you killed a man?

Yes.

Can I stay with you anyways?

You're not going nowhere.

I know it's frustrating that there are some conditions that improve as children

get older.

Whatever answer he has, it's possible he'll grow out of it.

Or possible he won't.

the attacks haven't become worse.

And he does have both of you.

Can you spend any time looking at the adoption papers?

I want to be their test mother more than anything in this world.

But it don't take a paper or a law to make us a real family.

Robert E. gives Anthony what he needs the most.

I know.

He would give up his life to make that boy safe.

Mommy.

I'll just wait for you. Miss Dorothy.

In the Gazette.

You nervous?

A little.

They're just going to ask questions.

Then you can tell them all the stuff you told me.

Don't worry. Ma will be there.

Your mother, she's here?

She's on the council, too.

She'll be fighting for you.

I studied with the sisters until grade nine.

Well, how come you stopped?

There was no more school, senor.

You seem kind of young.

Well, the woman we previously hired wasn't any older. I said she seemed.

You had any experience teaching?

Because I was first in my class, the sisters chose me to tutor the small

children.

So you haven't actually been in charge of class?

No, senor.

You wouldn't go around teaching them Mexican ways of looking at things, would

you? I do not know these ways, senor.

I would teach the children what they need, how to work their figures, to read

and to write.

But what exactly were you taught?

I mean, your religion was a very big part of your schooling, wasn't it?

I think Mrs. Morales has already addressed, señora.

If I may speak for myself.

Of course.

I did not wish to come to your town.

No more than you wish me to have this job.

Con permiso.

Mrs. Morales?

Mrs. Morales, please stop.

Pensaba. What was I thinking?

I knew you would not give me this job, and still I came.

Just let me talk to them. Nothing's been decided yet, and I... What kind of

woman comes to sit with these men?

Why are you not home with your baby?

My family's well cared for.

And I've accepted certain duties. Your duty is to your family.

How dare you criticize what I do?

You're here asking for a job. I am here to show respect for my husband, to pay

our debts, because I will not bring him dishonor.

Can you say the same, senora?

Where is your husband?

I'm here because I need this job.

What if you weren't so bullheaded?

You see that I'm only trying to help you. Help?

You have helped enough already, Dr. Quinn.

How'd you get them to change their minds?

I couldn't.

The Reverend finally suggested a brief trial period, saying the way they'd

offered her the job.

Maybe she's got a chance to prove she can do it.

I'm sure Brian will be pleased.

You don't seem too happy about it.

I wonder if we've made the right decision.

She's so angry and bitter.

Her husband just died. She's got a lot to be angry about.

She blames me for his death.

I'm certain that she believes if I were a man.

Are you blaming yourself?

Of course not. It's everything possible.

Then just give her some time and she'll come around.

Lily, does it ever bother you that I'm so...

So involved in things. I mean, when I go rushing off to the clinic, arguing in

council meetings, it doesn't make me seem... Are

you still wondering that after all this

time?

I suppose a little.

Let me ask you.

When I like brushing your hair, I want to be holding Katie.

Do you stop seeing me as a man?

do about her godparents we do i think i might have found the perfect people

where'd your mom ride off to she went to see miss theresa

but you're right it's for the gazette i figure folks

will want to know about the new teacher hey brian uh you understand that things

might not work out for her

Some folks just ain't going to take to a Mexican teacher and their children.

Most folks are scared of people who look different or have different ways.

Instead of trying to understand them, they look for reasons not to like them.

You're not scared to see people for the way they are.

You stay that way, Brian.

Took me weeks to dig up my garden.

Sometimes the soil hits me very hard.

Last night we voted to offer you the teaching job.

It would only be for a month at first, a sort of trial period to see how things

go.

And I must thank you, senora.

I'm not seeking your gratitude, Mrs. Morales.

I'm here offering you my friendship.

My father fought for Mexico in the war.

After they lost, the gringo told my father he could move south of the new

or he could stay and become a citizen, being Americano.

He was a man of influence to my father.

He owned a rancho and he had a new wife, so he stayed and he prospered until

more gringos came.

They promised him a position of power in the new government.

Instead, they stole his land.

So now we are the foreigners.

You see, Senora Quinn, I know all about the gringo and his friendship.

I think what happened is wrong.

I will accept your job, Senora Quinn, to pay the contract of my husband so the

children will have a teacher.

But I will not be in debt to you.

This isn't my idea of friendship either.

My daughter's being christened on Sunday.

If you'd like to come, it would give you a chance to meet some of your students.

Sunday. Sunday I must go to Mass.

There's a Catholic church in Denver.

Thank you for our friends and for bringing us

Anthony.

Amen. Amen.

You eating supper with that on?

I'm feeling like it tonight.

You all done yourself, Grace?

You look mighty good.

Sure does.

And I know what kind of cake we got for dessert.

Oh, so that was you sneaking around when I thought you was resting.

You know, we ought to close up early every Friday and spend more time with

family.

Matter of fact, Grace and me have been doing some talking about family.

What would you say to us adopting you legal, making you our real son?

That means no one can ever take me away from you?

Ever? That's what it means.

Of course, we got some talking to do.

Real family can't go around keeping secrets.

And it means we got to celebrate.

This is for me?

I thought she was going to Denver.

Perhaps she's changed her mind.

She looks beautiful.

Just like her mom.

In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, I baptize you,

Catherine Elizabeth Sully.

This is truly a joyous occasion.

Sully and Michaela now stand before you with their new daughter, Katie, who was

born from their remarkable love.

They have pledged to seek God's wisdom and love in helping to guide this little

one through her life.

But they also admit today that they cannot do this alone With Katie's

now, please come forward You

would

both please hold Katie There's no

greater honor that one can bestow upon a friend than to seek their help in the

raising of one's child.

But along with this honor comes a greater responsibility.

For as this child begins her journey through life, she may come to you to

your help and counsel.

And you must be there, not only teach by your words, but through the example of

your actions and your love.

Do you accept?

The faith and trust that Sully and Michaela have for you.

Yes, we do.

Then Catherine Sully is a very blessed baby indeed.

For Grace and Robert E. have been welcomed into her family.

Just as today, Catherine has been baptized into God's kingdom of the

of saints, where we are all welcome as his beloved children.

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