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Hey, Rob, what are you doing up there?

Breakfast should be ready soon. Shouldn't you be in the house? Came to

book.

What are you reading there, buddy?

I like this one. It has lots of pictures.

The Story of the Three Little Pigs.

The wolf's trying to get in.

Yeah.

I hope your daddy's going to eat like a king.

So Nick says your mom's coming home today.

You must be excited.

Yeah.

Yeah, me too.

It's only been gone a day, but it just doesn't seem the same without her.

The cold's around.

And after it starts to fire.

Make sure it's a big fire.

All right.

Thomas, Thomas, Thomas. Hold on, hold on.

Matt, what are you doing?

Making breakfast.

Oh, and I'm going to make dinner tonight, Franz. What would you rather

chicken or soup?

Asia left specific instructions while she was away that cooking was to be done

either by an adult or with an adult in attendance.

Fine, then. You can help me.

What do you want? Sewer ticket.

Ticket.

Come on.

You hungry?

Dan, did you check the stove in the schoolroom?

I just did it.

What is that?

Egg? Want some? Well, the coal's hot. You know how long it takes for the

schoolroom to heat up once the coal's... It's so hot.

Now, why do I have to bake the farro?

Because. You're the only one who didn't follow my instructions on the state

capital assignment.

Maybe you should stop talking in class and start listening. Maybe then you

wouldn't be assigned so many chores.

Uh, I'm headed into town.

You asked me to pick up a few things while Asia's away.

Did you need anything?

My sanity.

Breakfast? Anarchy.

I'm glad Asia's got to visit her friend this week, but...

I'm starting to wonder if the house will still be standing when she gets back.

Aunt Jo's not staying with her the whole week, is she? Nah, just overnight.

Said she'd start back first thing this morning.

She'll be home around noon.

Whoa,

whoa, hold it there, Nan.

Where do you think you're going with that?

Oh, I'm gonna go kill a chicken for dinner.

What do you say we let Mrs. Jo decide what's for dinner?

Okay.

Let's hope she gets back home sooner.

I'll send you two packs of flowers.

Hello?

Sir?

What? Over by the wall.

Everything all right?

Telegram just come in from the sheriff up in Greenfield.

Folks, can I have your attention, please?

Just got word from Greenfield. They've been hit by a big storm and it's heading

east. Now, I'll alert you at Berkeley.

You best be spreading the word as well.

How bad is it?

Quite severe, I'm afraid.

Four people have been killed.

I need a can of lantern oil.

Also need a couple of boxes of candle.

And buckets, however many you got.

When a story has a deeper meaning than what we see on the surface, we call it

allegory. For example, in The Pilgrim's Progress, which we read a month ago,

when the lead character Christian is trying to escape the bog, the bog

represents life's hardships and distractions.

In school.

Can anyone give me another example of an allegory?

Dan?

What?

Yummy, Fran.

Come on, Dan, give it some thought.

Think of a story you've read that represents a deeper meaning.

Uh... Three Little Pigs?

Now, how is it an allegory?

Uh... The pigs represent people.

That's right.

What kind of people?

I don't know.

Fat people.

No.

The first two pigs represent lazy people who'd rather play than work.

Sorry for the interruption, Franz.

Is Miss Jo back yet?

No. She's not.

Is something wrong?

There's a storm coming in. We're going to have to cut school short today.

Come on, you guys. We've got a lot of work to do before it hits.

Maybe she got held up or maybe she decided to stay an extra day.

How long before the storm hits?

Hard to tell. Within the day or so.

I hope she gets home before then.

Emil, start filling these buckets with water. Dump them in the bathtub, then

refill them. Why?

We need to get as much water as we can in case the well freezes.

Okay.

The weather vane is turning to the northwest.

Nat.

Nat. Yeah, yeah.

There's your gun here. I want you to help Dan with fishing hay for the

Right. Tell me.

Start hauling all the firewood into the house.

Okay, Kyle.

As much as you can carry, I'm going to be tough and more. Get to it. Go on.

Duffy, Ned.

I want you to make sure all the flues and chimneys are clear. And check the

lamps. Make sure that...

That's

Marty.

What happened?

Joe.

I want to go with you. Stay in here.

What if something happens to Miss Jo?

I'll find her, Dan. Don't worry.

But I need you here at Plumfield to get things ready for the storm.

Animals need feed and hay.

More wood needs to be chopped.

We'll make it back before a storm hits.

What if you don't?

Make sure the house is secure and she'll be all right.

Wood and water. Get as much of it as you can.

Go easy on the food. Try to make it last.

Dan, some of the younger kids might get scared.

It's important you keep them calm.

Stay together, stay warm, and she'll be fine.

All right?

All right.

See you soon.

All right.

Keep that pump going.

Get some of those buckets filled.

Where am I?

My cabin.

Who are you?

Lucius Potter.

I'm Jobeck.

You must be the man I heard in the woods. Thank you for helping me.

It was swollen, so I wrapped it. I don't think it's broke.

I guess I was thrown from my carriage.

My horse must have been spooked from the gunshots.

My head.

My head hurts.

No doubt.

Stu's almost ready.

Will you be able to take me into Concord?

Don't get into town much.

I could pay you.

I'm sure my family is very worried.

Well, eat first.

Then I'll take you.

Emil, stack those snowshoes. Get him ready. And keep filling that tub, Nat.

How long do you think this storm's going to last?

I don't know, but you better prepare for the worst.

What do you mean, the worst?

Last year, there was a storm. Blew off half the barn roof.

Two of the animals froze to death.

Hey, Dan, think Miss Jo and Nick will be back before the storm?

Yeah, yeah, I think so, but if they're not, they know what to do. They can take

care of themselves.

So can we.

But we're going to need some more firewood, so I'm going to go in the

haul us back another log. You're not going into the woods, Dan.

We need some more firewood, Franz.

Hear what Nick said. I'm sure we have enough to weather the storm. Besides,

going to be dark soon. And I'll be back before then.

And I don't want you getting lost.

I know my way around these woods, Franz.

I'll be back before you know it. No.

No one is to leave the Plumfield grounds until the storm is safely passed.

Understood?

Beautiful carvings.

Did you make them yourself?

I never heard of a woman named Jo before.

Oh, it's short for Josephine.

And the last name?

Bear. Like the animal?

No, it's spelled B -H -A -E -R.

It's German. It just sounds like bear.

Actually, I have quite an affection for bears as a result. I collect all kinds

of trinkets.

So do you live here alone?

Is that your family?

Wife and daughter.

Wife died in 49.

Daughter got married in 54 and moved to Barton.

Any grandchildren? I don't know.

Don't you see her?

No need to.

But she's your daughter.

That she is.

Did she make you the quilt?

Made it for my birthday.

It's beautiful.

Must have taken quite some time.

Two months.

I made it without me ever knowing about it.

She must love you very much.

Have either of you seen Dan?

I haven't.

I've been looking everywhere for him. Oh, last I heard, he was heading over to

the barn to petay.

No, I just checked the barn. He's not in there.

If you see him, tell him I want to speak to him, all right?

Sure.

Where do you suppose he went?

I don't know.

But now's not the time to be breaking the rules.

Afraid I can't take you into town.

Storm's kicking up.

It'll be all right.

Got enough food and wood.

I'm just concerned because my family, they've expected me back by now. And

they'll probably figure you just got caught in a storm.

Took shelter in someone's home along the way.

I hope so.

You've got to be careful along the road.

Lots of prowlers.

Steal innocent women blind.

Leave them for dead.

Your wife.

My daughter and her went riding into town. Two men robbed them and shot them.

Daughter lived.

I haven't been into town since.

I've got to keep watch out here, protect what's mine.

You haven't been into town since then?

I don't care much for people.

You cared enough to help me.

For that, I'm very grateful.

I'll get wood.

It should look like. You were supposed to stay at Plumfield.

I said I'd be back before the storm hits, and I am.

That's not the point, Dan. You deliberately disobeyed me. The wood we

gonna last us through the storm.

We needed more.

We have plenty of wood.

Look, Dan, I'm supposed to take care of everyone. If something were to happen to

you out there, I wouldn't have been able to... But nothing did, Franz.

Just admit it.

You were wrong, and I was right.

Just why we got enough firewood that lasted for days.

Come on.

All right, guys, back to work.

It needed some mending.

I thought I'd make myself useful. I hope you don't mind.

That's very kind of you.

I made some coffee, too.

That smells good.

I don't make coffee very often.

I don't cook much of anything except stew.

I'll have a cup as soon as I get more wood.

What's wrong?

There's somebody out there.

Stay here.

Stop right there!

Don't shoot!

I thought he was a prowler.

I told him to stop. He just kept coming. I couldn't hear you.

Did you see me raise my hand?

Looks like the bullet's gone straight through.

We're going to need to stop the bleeding.

I'm going to need some fresh water and clean cloths.

Don't worry.

We'll take care of you.

Been through this before.

What do you mean, you've been shot before?

A couple times.

Arm, shoulder.

I can't believe you came all the way out here looking for me.

Got worried when your horse came back alone.

Big storm coming in. Thought something might have happened to you.

We need to get the doctor out here.

Will you go into town?

Gonna be tough going. The storm's still picking up.

The wound won't stop bleeding.

If it doesn't stop... Just keep the pressure on. I am, but he still needs a

doctor.

Lucius, if you won't go, I will.

No, I'll go.

You stay with him.

It's Dr. Pierce.

His office is just to the left as you ride into town.

You'll see the sign.

There's not a lot of work to do. I'm grabbing an envelope.

No, he says we have enough wood. He wants us to close the house.

Where's Fraud? Inside.

Yeah, figures.

You tell Fraud I'll be here when I'm done.

Dan, why are you doing this?

Doing what?

Are you trying to prove something to Fraud? I'm trying to protect him against

the door.

You should still be back with Dr. Pierce very soon.

Nick? Nick?

Stay awake.

Come on.

Don't fall asleep.

Come on.

Come on. Keep talking to me.

Keep talking to me.

Nasty bump you got there.

Ron's with them.

They knew the storm was coming.

They had a head start securing the house.

They'll be fine.

Come on. Hey.

Stay awake.

Don't fall asleep.

Come on.

Come on.

Still chopping wood?

I'm almost done. No, you're done now.

I want all the kids inside the house.

What? It's too cold and dangerous to be outside now. And we've got plenty of

work to do to secure the house. Son of a... He left the door open.

Emil, that was your job.

I did it.

The wind must have blown it open.

We're just going to freeze up now.

Nat, Emil, help me get him back in the barn.

And?

I'm getting them back in the barn. There's too much debris blowing around

there. Tree branches, shingles flying off the roof. If one of those things

to hit you... I'm not going to let that horse die out there!

Dan, Dan, wait.

If you want to hide in here, that's fine.

But I'm going to protect the whole pump field, not just myself.

Come on.

Boys, boys, wait.

We'll be right back, Bruns. Stay here!

The wind's really picking up.

It's going to blow the barn down.

No, it won't, love.

It's okay.

It's going to be all right.

Where's the doctor?

Not there.

What?

I banged at his door.

No answer.

Last round, someone said that he left town for a few days.

Well, I just saw him yesterday. He didn't say anything about leaving town.

Probably an emergency.

Listen, Mick needs a doctor. I cannot stop the bleeding.

You could try cauterizing it.

Cauterize?

Stop the bleeding.

Keep from getting infected.

Isn't that dangerous?

I've never done anything like that before. What if we don't do it right?

All right.

Next thing we need to do is spread out around the house, check all the

fireplaces, make sure we got enough wood. No, we're staying together in one

room. We'll keep that one fireplace going to conserve wood. We don't need to

conserve wood, Ben.

I have had just about enough of you contradicting me. And I've had enough of

telling me what to do.

The tree just crashed through the window.

Bess, are you all right?

My arm is cut.

Get some water and bench. Hurry.

You were supposed to close the shutters. I was gonna. When?

Why didn't you shut them?

Were you too busy ordering kids around to just do it yourself? I am trying to

protect us from exactly this type of accident.

Listen, you guys.

Are we going to stay here and argue or are we going to fix the window?

Fine. I'm going out there. I'm going to pull the branch out and shut the shop.

I'll do it. You stay here. No.

It's my job. Not anymore. I want you inside with the rest of the kids.

Try to stop me.

Dad?

Show me how much of a man you are. Come on. Come on. Come on.

Jim,

what are you doing?

Ron.

Has anyone seen Rob?

I can't find him anywhere.

I was here a few minutes ago.

Look, I say we split up and we search the house.

Just about ready here.

I'm not so sure this is such a good idea.

Come here.

Oh, you're freezing.

It's warm enough.

Here. Put this on.

What's that?

A bear.

Did you make this for me?

It's not finished yet.

It's supposed to be a surprise.

When did you have time to carve this?

You didn't go into town. The storm, the wind, it was...

You mean to tell me that you have been out there carving this whole time?

Nothing the doctor can do about it anyways. How do you know that?

Don't talk to me in that tone.

Nick, can you walk?

Huh? Can you walk? Come on.

Where are you going?

To the doctor in town.

You can't go out in that storm.

Oh, yes, I am.

It's too dangerous.

I'm sorry about what happened here.

But he's got shot. Doctor's not going to make any difference.

You don't know that.

Look, the dorm is letting up. We can make it into town safely now. No.

No one's going into town. We can't just leave him here, Lucius. I said no.

you, didn't she?

Your daughter.

She left you here all alone when all you wanted to do was protect her and keep

her safe.

Always wanting to go into town, looking for reasons to leave.

I kept telling her it's too dangerous.

She wouldn't listen. She got up and left in the middle of the night, not so much

as a goodbye.

A year later, I get a letter from her telling me she got married and moved to

Boston. You didn't write her back.

There's no sign of Rob anywhere.

What about the Garrett?

I checked there, too.

He's not on the cellar. I even checked the crawlspace.

You don't think he went outside, do you?

Well, if Durham's even up, we can go check.

All right, we'll search the grounds, but don't wander off too far. Let's stay

within voice range.

Right.

daughter from harm after that.

But you can't keep blaming her for leaving.

You should go to Boston and see her.

I ain't going anywhere.

She's your daughter.

You can't turn your back on her.

She sent you a letter. She's reaching out to you. She's the one walked out

door. She left me.

And do you think that if you held her at gunpoint, she wouldn't have left?

You throw

carry his weight on that ankle wagons are back let's get moving

Maybe I'll go check in the storage barn. He likes to play in there sometimes.

We're gonna find him, Franz.

Franz.

I tend to want Rob to go outside.

He'll look it up to you, Dan.

They all do.

You don't worry.

I'll tell Miss Jo. I'm the one to blame for this.

It doesn't matter whose fault it is.

I just want to find Rob, make sure he's safe.

Make sure you're all safe.

That's all I care about.

Did you check in the loft?

No, why would I be up there?

What are you doing up here?

I came to get my book.

The three little pigs.

I thought the barn was going to blow down.

Not a chance.

That wolf ain't getting in here.

You can wait outside if you like.

I'd like to stay.

Mrs. Bear.

Please, doctor.

I'd like to help.

Here.

This is chloroform. If he stirs, pour a few drops on the cloth and press it to

his nose.

If the bullet wound is small, I'll make an incision to better discover the

source of the bleeding.

Ah, there.

One of the branches of his splenic artery is grazed.

He's lucky that the bullet didn't completely sever it.

I need to apply a ligature, tie the artery off.

That should stop the hemorrhaging.

Will he live?

He's lost a lot of blood.

He's strong.

In time, he should recover.

How is he?

He's resting now.

The doctor needed to operate to stop the bleeding.

But he thinks that provided no infection sets in, he should be all right.

He did say it was a good thing we got him here when we did.

Another hour would have been too late.

I can't believe I did what I did.

Not thinking straight.

Evening, Miss Bear.

Sheriff Berkley.

I heard someone was brought here with a gunshot wound.

Yes.

Nick Riley, my caretaker.

What happened? Who shot him?

I did.

It was an accident.

He thought Nick was a prowler. He was just protecting his home.

Mr. Riley all right?

You should be fine.

Good night.

Good night.

This will be my home.

Not just yet.

I've got a telegram to send first.

Your daughter?

Joe, what happened?

I had a little accident on the road.

Are you all right?

Boys.

Nick,

what

happened? It's a long story. I'll tell you later.

Hi.

Did you miss me? Yep.

Yep?

I missed you. What happened to you?

I walked into a door.

Stupid.

How'd the house hold up?

Ah, pretty good.

There's not much damage.

Thanks, Franz.

I took good care of us.

Well, I'm sure I'm glad to be home.

Let's go in.