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The multiplication table for the number 12.

Do you remember them?

12

times

1 equals 12.

12 times 2 equals 24.

12 times 3 equals... That's all right, Ellen.

Brian, can you continue?

12 times 3 equals 36.

12 times 4 equals 48.

12 times 5 equals...

Brian?

Sorry.

12 times 5 equals 60.

12 times 6 equals 72.

12 times 7 equals...

Howdy there.

No, no, no, you got to pull the cover up. It's my champagne.

Yeah, but it was my gold nugget. Are you going to open this place or not?

I bought the champagne for this.

It's expensive.

Got a deadline.

Well, Gold Nugget, the Lunan Hotel. It's open for business.

I'm looking for a room.

Right this way.

Well, well, boys, very nice.

I'm just trying to figure out what's different.

New doors?

Very funny.

We got our first customer. First of many. Well, sir, it seems you haven't

considered all your options and accommodations in our fair town.

Only hotel I can see.

Exactly. Now, wouldn't you rather rest in the peace and quiet of a beautiful

valley?

The Spring Chateau and Health Resort is but a carriage ride away. Oh, yes.

That's the hotel that was destroyed in the big storm. Newly renovated to even

higher standards.

In fact, I can take you there right now.

Can't go, huh?

Sounds expensive.

Oh, not at all. In fact, I'd be willing to offer you a complimentary night's

stay in exchange for your kind endorsement. You can't do that.

I can't.

Are you willing to match that offer?

And you got a deal?

It's business, gentlemen.

I'm sure you understand.

And don't you know, Preston?

Preston stole their first customer right out from under them.

They seem to have recovered nicely.

Yep. Folks come from as far as Denver. Just to taste Grace's cooking.

Great. Get our friends here whatever they want on the menu.

Compliments of the gold nugget. There you go, boys.

Fight fire with fire.

We're just getting started.

We got plans for Preston. That's right.

We do. We will.

May I just help you, Jake?

I was asked me to bring it over.

School books.

They'll be sending me school books.

Here's a letter.

Dear Mayor Flicker, per your request, the enclosed... Textbooks and funds have

been allocated for the establishment of a freedman's school in Colorado Springs.

What's a freedman's school?

It's a school for the children of freed slaves.

I never sent for any college school.

Well, I didn't do it. We did.

You? Well, I'm on the town council, and I wrote to the bureau to ask them to

help us start a school here.

I never approved that.

What about it? Knew you'd want to make good on the campaign promise to help

folks in Shantytown.

The only promise I care about is the one I made to my son.

He keeps asking me, uh, why is the sky blue?

How come bears sleep in the wintertime?

I don't know the answer, but I promised him he'd learn.

This school is going to teach him all the things I can.

Education is one of your campaign promises that Dorothy Princeton gives

every month.

How good another check mark on that looks.

Just make sure she puts it in the next edition.

Congratulations.

It appears we have another school.

I am pleased that your son will be getting an education, but I do not see

can find the time to teach at another school. It would only be for a couple

afternoons a week. Why don't you let us handle this, Grace? It's a council

business. We have books, supplies, everything you need. The children will

lucky to have you. That is kind of you to say, but would not these children be

more comfortable with someone with whom they are more familiar?

Well, once you start teaching them, you'll become more familiar.

We would be grateful even for one afternoon a week.

I'm afraid my duties here will not allow it.

Well, I guess that's it then. Just send everything back.

Unless you want to keep the books for our school. No.

They were donated for our school.

No teacher, no school.

We are going to have a school even if I have to teach it myself.

Is everything all right, Rudy?

I'm just worried about Grace.

She's so busy at the cafe and the hotel and none of this.

It's only temporary, just until we find another teacher.

If we can find a teacher.

This is my beach.

I want to stay right here.

You mind if I ask you some questions, Anthony?

I'm writing an article about your school for the Gazette.

Tell them all my mom's going to be teaching us about history and geography

arithmetic. Same as Miss Teresa teaches you.

I've wired several colleges to try to find a permanent teacher.

Hopefully we'll hear from them soon.

Crossing on the Mayflower Articles of the Confederation.

Dr. Mack.

Well, if I think enough, I can't teach like Mrs. Morales.

You did a fine job with Anthony.

I'll be lucky to keep one chapter ahead of him.

I have complete confidence in you, Grace.

Wish I did.

I can't believe my girl's going to be going to school, learning about what's

inside these books, just like they was what?

God bless you, Miss Gray.

Guess God has to be doing something great tonight.

Free haircut when you stay at the Gold Nuggets. Thank you. Free haircut and a

drink at the Gold Nuggets.

This ain't working.

I've got a better idea.

Gentlemen, to what do I owe this pleasure?

Just passing through.

Hope there's no hard feelings.

No, no, you did the right thing.

No way the Golden Nugget could match this.

Fact is, I hear all kinds of people are coming from miles around just to soak in

the springs.

They're not guests here.

Are they?

I'd have to check the register. I thought you ran a reputable hotel. I do.

at the Golden Nugget, you never have to worry about running into the wrong sort

of folks.

It's, uh, but a short carriage ride away.

I'll be checking out.

Just business.

You understand?

Uh,

folks. Wanted me to speak for him.

To thank you and Robert E for bringing us to school.

Even with you living in town, you ain't forgot us.

Well, it looks like the mayor isn't going to make it.

Robert E's on the town council.

Perhaps he can do the honors.

On behalf of the Town Council of Colorado Springs, I now declare

the Freedmen's School open.

You'll do fine, Grace.

Who knows how to read?

Fine, Anthony.

Anybody else?

Anybody?

Oh.

All right, then.

Instead of reading, we'll start by learning our ABCs.

This is an A.

Grace, do you have the menu for my business luncheon?

I'll get that coffee to you right away.

Great. All right, all right. Coming, coming.

Ready for some apple pie there, Grace.

Sorry, no pie today.

That's the third time this week.

Well, how about another slice of meatloaf? For dessert?

I will make sure to have pie tomorrow.

Grace, I need that menu set by this afternoon.

I am sorry, Preston, but one of my helpers is sick.

I could do everything myself.

Grace, when you agreed to run the dining room at the hotel, I assumed you'd be

able to fulfill your... Do you really need it this afternoon?

I suppose it could wait.

Oh, thank you.

As long as I have it by tomorrow morning.

There. Now you try.

I'm about to finish my work. Can I go help out at the livery?

Good, Anthony.

Benjamin, make that line a little straighter.

I guess it is getting kind of late.

That's all for today, children. You can go.

Thank you, teacher. Thank you.

Hello,

Anthony. Hello. How was school today?

Teachers, we contacted.

They all turned us down.

Nobody wants to teach you to freedom in school.

It can't be easy.

Managing three jobs at the same time.

I want to do it. I do.

These children are so eager for learning.

And it turns out that Anthony is the one who is reading chapters ahead of me.

He is so far ahead of those other children, it'll take years before they

up to him.

I started this school so that Anthony could learn more than I could teach him.

And he should.

How?

He has no choice.

Either he stays at home or he comes to a school with children that he is far

ahead of.

There is another choice.

Anthony could go to school with Brian at the town school.

I know you mean well, Dr. Mike, but I do want to do what's right by Anthony.

We both do, Robert E.

And it's up to us to give Anthony the best school, and he'll get that at the

town school.

Wasn't too long ago you were afraid to send him to the town school.

Well, I'm more afraid of him not learning.

The town ain't going to take too kindly to this.

Remember what happened when we tried to buy our house? Yes, and we got it,

didn't we?

Robert E., I know this isn't an easy decision.

But I want you to know that Sully and I will do whatever we can to support you.

Huh?

I want to go.

Hey!

What are you doing here?

I'm going to come to your school.

You are?

No, you ain't. Am too.

My ma and pa said so.

Your ma was there too.

You can't come to that school.

We don't allow monkey boys.

Don't call him that.

Monkey boy.

Monkey boy. Stop doing that. Get out of here, monkey boy.

I said go.

Hey.

Hey. What is the meaning of this?

He says he's coming to our school.

Who told you that?

My folks.

My ma said so too.

Sorry we was fighting, Doña Teresa.

I'm sorry, Sue.

I will not accept this kind of behavior at my school.

Now go.

Go to your homes.

He ain't coming to our school, is he?

No.

He is not.

Again, I'm very sorry for the inconvenience. If there were any way for

workmen to repair the water damage without access to your room... And of

there are no other rooms available.

If it had been last week, several vacancies, but as it is now, we're fully

booked.

I had no idea business was so good.

Book solid.

And more repairs?

I thought all that work was finished.

If only it were so. The storm took quite a toll, Grace.

Here, let me give you a hand.

Where are you going, Proctor?

The kitchen.

Well, this way's quicker.

The lobby is for guests.

The rear entrance is meant for staff.

And that's all staff?

Or just me?

Nothing personal, Grace.

It's merely business.

Forgive me.

I see that you are busy.

Oh, no, no, no, no.

He's done.

Pay me later.

For what?

How can I help you?

A situation has come about.

I'm sure you will know how to handle it best, Mr. Mayor.

Jake. You can call me Jake.

Oh, no.

A man of your position must be addressed with the proper respect.

Well? The blacksmith son.

Anthony? Yes.

I am not certain, but I have heard he may be attending my school.

The one in town?

I fear his classmates will not welcome him.

His presence will be disruptive.

I am sorry, Mr. Mayor, to bring you such trouble.

Oh, taking care of trouble is my business.

Don't you worry. That boy ain't coming to our school.

And finally get to sleep?

He's worried about Anthony's first day of school tomorrow.

It's not going to be easy.

No.

I told Robert E. and Grace that we'd walk with them to school tomorrow

Michaela, I hope you know what we're getting ourselves into.

We've never avoided trouble before, Sully.

Someone needs to take a stand and show this town that it isn't just about

E. and Grace and Anthony.

No, no, it ain't.

We walk them to school tomorrow.

And we're in it, too.

Well, yes, I know.

What are you suggesting?

I ain't suggesting anything.

I just want to make sure if we start this, we see it through to the end.

Whatever that may be.

Let me get that tie.

How's that?

Ready.

Morning, folks.

Good evening.

Where do you think you're going?

Taking my boy to school.

He's got his own school.

Anthony's far too advanced for the Freedmen's School, Mr. Marshall.

He deserves the attention and the challenges he'll find here.

He ain't coming in here.

I'm afraid that's not your decision to make.

The 14th Amendment guarantees every citizen the same rights.

That includes education.

There are no laws preventing Anthony from coming to our town school.

Then there ought to be.

Parents don't want their kids mixing.

I can stand by them. We're parents, too.

We're all parents here, and we all want the same thing.

A chance for our children to learn.

They can learn, Dr. Quinn, at their own school.

That's right.

We

ain't

coming in here.

All right, then.

I think you've got a class to teach.

Yes. Come, children.

Brian?

Mrs. Morales, your teacher.

And my students are waiting.

Yeah.

Who did this?

Don't know.

D .F .E.

Grayson.

Not now, Dr. Mike.

Oh, it sure is a shame. But, you know, with them moving out of Shantytown and

all the way they are, well, it was just a matter of time until something like

this had to happen.

I'll finish my story, Miss Dorothy.

Oh, good, Brian.

Oh, no, this ain't a story.

Why not?

It's an editorial.

It's your opinion that Anthony should go to the town school, but that's not a

fact.

But you printed your opinion once about Cloud dancing in a trial.

Well, as an editor, that's my job.

No, it ain't.

You shouldn't have printed that, and you shouldn't be printing this.

You saying it ain't right for Anthony to go to the same school as me?

Oh, Brian, all I'm saying is that they got their place and we got ours, and

that's all there is to it.

You mean...

If I was colored, you and me couldn't be friends?

Now you're talking nonsense.

You ain't colored, and that's the end of it.

Is that what you think, Miss Dorothy?

You think it's right to turn Anthony away?

Well, Brian, I guess you've just written your first editorial.

Does that mean you're printing it?

Yes.

Thanks, Miss Dorothy.

Grace, what are you doing?

Going to school. You know what I mean. Why aren't you at work?

I have a class to teach in. I am running late. Grace, I think I've been very

understanding about your other activities, but I'm losing patience. I

at the hotel now.

I'm not going back to the hotel.

I'm not working for you anymore.

I see.

And do you think this little job will pay you as well as I do?

This little job pays me nothing.

But there, I get to walk through the front door.

I know you're trying, Matthew, but I don't reckon you're going to find out

anything. Talking to a lot of people around town, Robert E.

And if anybody knows you painted those words on your house, they ain't saying.

But I'm not stopping. I'm going to find out who did it.

But the law is on your side.

If you want to go back to that school, next time I'll be there and make sure no

one tries to stop you. We all will.

That's right, Robin.

Thank you.

Let's eat.

Anthony won't be going back to that school.

What?

We decided to keep him in the treatment school.

But you can't.

It ain't fair.

Anthony should be allowed to go to the same school as me.

I know, Brian.

But things being the way they are, it's probably best that he stays where he is.

Well, if Anthony can't go to my school, then neither will I.

Right, Ma?

That's right, Brian.

I thought all this would lead to Dr. Micaselli keeping Brian out of school.

It ain't a choice between this, I'm schooling Oz.

They both deserve the best we can give them.

Isn't that what being a parent's all about?

But it's also about making sure they're safe.

You think my heart don't hit for each battle? I know that Anthony will have to

fight.

But if we don't fight with him, then we will be the ones hurting him.

Hey, Robert E.

Is Anthony around?

He and Grace went to Manitou to pick up supplies for the cafe.

Oh.

Since I ain't going to school, I was hoping he'd study with me.

It's not school, Brian. Maybe it's best you go on back.

Go back?

I know how much Anthony means to you, but there's no reason for you to be

missing school.

If Anthony ain't going, I'm not going.

If I go back...

Folks like Mr.

Marshall would think they won.

It won't matter to a man like that.

Maybe not.

No, Anthony's my friend.

Down in the bayou.

Stay in the wagon, son.

We told you you ain't coming here.

The law says Anthony has a right to go to this school. I don't care what the

says. I'm protecting what's mine.

You come in here, you're looking for a fight.

I'm just asking for what's mine.

No.

First, you want to go to our school.

Next thing you'll be stealing our land.

Maybe take our women.

That ain't gonna happen.

So you just turn yourselves around and go.

Oh, my God!

I'll need to fix this.

Will you press here to stop the bleeding?

I need to keep the area clean while I do my work.

Is he going to be all right?

I don't know.

I'm concerned that he hasn't regained consciousness.

What about his spells? Is it going to make it worse?

Well, we'll know as soon as he wakes up.

Dr. Michael let us know when there's news.

I should have listened to you. No.

We both agreed.

Is

he

going to be all right?

What do you care?

I hope he gets better real soon.

He's suffered a serious head wound.

Unfortunately, the blow caused a compression.

What's that?

Well, there's some swelling.

A small hemorrhage within the brain.

With time, it should decrease and heal.

But I'm afraid right now he's still unconscious.

Let me see him.

Don't go giving me that look now, Sully.

Nobody wanted this to happen.

Nobody's doing much to stop it either.

It was a brave thing he done, saving that boy.

He didn't deserve to get hurt. Could have easily been Brian.

I came to see how the little boy is doing.

We don't know yet.

The longer Anthony remains unconscious, the less likely he is to recover.

I don't understand.

Surely you've experienced prejudice before.

Yes.

And I know where it ends.

With people getting hurt. Children like Anthony. But it didn't have to end this

way.

If you'd just allowed Anthony to enter the school in the first place, that was

not my decision to make.

My duty is to teach and to maintain order in the school.

And perhaps if you'd offered your support, order might have been

Please tell Anthony's parents that I am praying for him.

You can tell them yourself.

Grace! Grace, we need to talk to you.

Gonna have to wait.

This won't take long.

You see, we've been doing some thinking about our hotel, and we've been going

about this all wrong.

What do you mean? Well, we can change our rules.

Great. From now on, we're opening our doors to everyone.

Everybody? That's right.

White, colored, and shiny.

And so, we were thinking maybe we could work out a little business deal.

Say, uh, the cafe could deliver meals to our guests at the Golden Nugget at a

higher price.

that we split puppets with.

It's unfair, darling.

How do you expect me to go into business with you when you wanted to let my son

go to your school?

Good

afternoon.

Good afternoon.

Any news on that color boy?

No change.

It's a shame he got hurt.

He should have listened to us.

I, uh... read that editorial you wrote.

You did?

You made some good points.

It was very convincing.

I hope so.

Your wings are colored like the rainbow, exclaimed Pandora.

How very beautiful.

Yes, they are like the rainbows, said Hope, because glad as my nature is, I am

partly made of tears and smiles.

And will you stay with us, asked Epimetheus, forever?

Robert E?

He squeezed my hand.

Mom? Mom?

Welcome back, Anthony.

How are you feeling?

My head hurts.

That's normal.

You suffered quite a blow.

Can't you tell? You did do this.

Everybody's calling you a hero.

Philip.

You saved his life.

So when can I go back to school?

I've got some more.

Got a lot.

Now, we're not going away.

Not till our son is let through the door of that school.

I appreciate what your boy did for mine.

But that don't change the way things are.

No,

it don't.

And the way things are is that Anthony has a right to go to this school.

What?

Look.

I suppose a lot of you have read this editorial.

I know I did, and, well, it changed my mind.

Maybe it changed some of yours, too.

So, as a member of the town council, I say, let the boy in.

Bear Slicker, do you agree with this?

Yeah, I'll let him in.

Let's go, son.

You got a deal.

It would be a pleasure doing business with you, Grace.

Congratulations, Robert. Thank you.

Run along, Anthony.