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Come on girl.

That's it.

Come on.

Easy girl

Easy

girl

Come on

Looks like she's fighting it.

Pretty hot.

They all do it first.

It's hot.

Very hot.

Beverly, honey?

Where are you?

Honey?

Everybody's taking a break on the porch.

Man, it's hot out there.

Very hot.

Oh.

Working hard?

Thinking about you.

Thank you.

Lord, we still got half a day left.

Careful, Dylan. Don't want to scare the help away.

You know how much we need John here.

Don't worry about that, Claire. Like I told Dylan, I'm here to help, and I'm

thrilled to do it.

Don't go overboard, babe.

As long as Bev here is happy, I'm happy.

Howdy.

Thanks.

Can I have some more tea?

Oh, sure.

How's Byrdance breaking in, Tanner?

She's a wild one. She's real strong.

I think I'm ready to saddle her, though. Really? Already?

I may even take her up to the stream this afternoon.

You know, I know I've said this before, but Claire and I never could have taken

over this ranch on such short notice without your help.

Don't mention it, Dylan.

I worked for Beverly and Claire's parents for years.

This land's like a part of me.

So how's it looking out there, Dylan?

I don't know.

This sun is murder, and it's going on three weeks.

I keep watering, but it evaporates the second it hits the soil.

And you know how it is. Once I finally get the roots good and soaked, a storm's

likely to birth, and everything could drown.

Can we make it to harvest?

I hope so.

So, Bev, your friend's coming from the city today, right?

Oh, yeah, Charlene. I think our baskets are about two.

Oh, man, and I still have so much to do.

Oh, well.

Tanner, you could pick up my sister's friend, right?

Sure. We'll get fired and have a chance to rest before I take her out again.

You know, I was watching you earlier.

You're good, aren't you?

Beverly.

I met with horses.

I didn't...

Howdy. I'm sorry you had to wait. These buses are impossible to predict.

You are Beverly's friend, right, Charlene?

Where's Beverly?

Well, I believe she's milking the cows.

Milking the cows.

I don't think we're talking about the same Beverly.

Beverly Holloway.

She's getting pretty good with those cows, too.

Come on.

I'll give you a ride.

Here. Let me give you a... hand.

Ranch is a little ways up the road.

How was your ride?

Long, pot.

Boring.

Jesus, it seems like the middle of nowhere.

Don't suppose you have air conditioning.

We can keep the windows rolled down.

That's my air conditioner.

I'm too short a trip to be boring.

Might want to take your long -sleeve shirt off, though.

It gets hotter as we get into the valley.

I'm fine, thank you.

Never met a real cowboy before, if there is such a thing.

I'm sorry.

That was ungalled for.

Can we start over?

Hi, I'm Charlene.

Thank you for picking me up.

Name's Tanner, ma 'am.

I'm at your service.

There you are.

I was wondering if you might have to sell this baby.

Oh, not a chance.

Remember, this was our first time in this car.

Oh, I remember.

Thank you.

people.

Thank you.

Welcome to Holloway Rev.

Charlie. Fevers.

Hi. You look great.

You really were milking the cows.

Hard to believe, huh? If I didn't see it with my own eyes.

I'm just gonna go ahead and take these upstairs.

Thanks, Tanner.

He's cute, huh?

Please, he's a cowboy.

He sure is.

Thirsty? Parched.

Still dry.

When I think of all the work that Beverly and Claire's folks put into this

it just kills me to see it turn into dust.

Is it worth it?

You know, I gave up everything to take over this ranch.

When I look around and I see everything, I just... I know it was worth it.

I wasn't ready for so much trouble right off the bat, though.

I admire your dedication.

We appreciate your help, John.

I think if we can just have your help through the harvest, we're going to be

okay.

So when are you coming back to the city?

I don't know.

Dylan and Claire need me here at least through the harvest.

Then I guess I'll go back to the agency.

You sound real thrilled.

City life makes a lot less sense when you see it from out here.

Besides, John's really looking forward to getting back.

John's here.

You didn't tell me that.

I'm sorry.

I just assumed you knew.

He's been coming up on the weekends, and now he's here for the summer.

He's looking forward to seeing you, actually.

What do you say we go for a swim?

Yeah, sure.

Sounds good.

So how's life in the accounting business?

It's great.

I just got a big promotion last month and a nice raise to go along with it.

And what about romance?

What about it?

I'm just not interested in dating right now.

After two years.

James left me at the altar, Bev.

It doesn't get much more humiliating than that.

Still got some healing to do.

And besides, I just can't sleep with a guy unless I'm in love with him.

Ain't it a bitch?

Come on.

You're crazy. I know you're behind me. Come on.

Follow me.

Oh, I don't know, Bev. It looks really cold.

Oh, you little chicken. Get your cute ass out here and naked. Come on.

We're going in.

Come on, we're going in.

Go ahead. Go ahead. Come on and watch.

Okay, I'll test it first.

Ah, see how you are?

Okay, it's cold. I'm a chicken, too.

It's very cold.

Okay, let's just tan. Here.

Oh, God, this brings back memories.

Oh, my.

College. Oh, we were crazy.

Oh, but we had fun.

Yeah, until John took you away from me.

He didn't take me away.

I'm still here.

Right here.

What are you doing?

There's nobody around.

Go for the all -over tan.

All -over burn is more like it.

Come on, I'll put some oil on you.

Trust me.

Y 'all decent?

Oh, decent my ass.

We're excellent.

Pepper, wait.

What's with Tanner?

Come on out.

I didn't mean to intrude. I was going to go for a dip, but it's beautiful out

here. The water sure looks great.

Well, I didn't mean to intrude.

I'll leave you two alone.

What do you think you're doing, inviting him to join us? I didn't invite him to

join us.

Besides, he never would.

Why not?

Well, he respects my relationship with John too much.

Tanner's a good man.

So I'm sure you'll find out.

And you better give me all the details.

Oh, please. He's a cowboy.

Exactly.

Look like he's bringing good news.

Afternoon, Mr. Gibson.

Afternoon.

Sure wish you all get used to calling me Glenn.

It's a hot one, isn't it?

Yes. Glenn, did you talk to the folks at the bank?

Just come from there.

Sure wish I had better news to record.

They won't budge.

They say they're going to have to foreclose by the end of the month.

Just like that before harvest?

You missed the last three payments, Claire.

Sorry.

We sent you all that money from the horse auction. $1 ,500.

What about that?

When did you send it? I put a check in the mail on Monday.

I haven't seen it.

Maybe it's in my parcel bin.

In any case, I don't think it'll be enough. Glenn, we've had a lot of

The locks on the gate keep getting cut and the equipment's gone missing. I

tell that to the bank, but you know what they'd say.

That's farming.

Some people are born to it, some people aren't. Can you convince them to wait

until we get our harvest in and then we'll have bought three months?

I tried.

I begged, Claire.

The answer's no.

You know, the Hopkins next door.

Now, they sold their place to a development company.

Got almost half a million dollars for it.

You could do the thing.

Glenn, we've asked you not to bring that up anymore.

We're not going to see this valley plowed under for condos and mini malls.

promised each other we'd never let that happen.

I'm on your side.

The truth is, they can't develop that land unless they obtain the right of way

through your property anyway.

They're going to be awfully motivated to pick up this place at any cost.

I just want you to understand your options.

Look, here's $200.

Now, this and that auction money, the bank is just going to have to accept as

sign of our good faith. Dylan, that's our expense money.

I know. We're just going to have to sell fire dance. That's all. No.

Take it.

I'll do what I can.

Now, I don't want you folks getting your hopes up. Hope's all we got left,

Glenn.

I'll call you as soon as I have some news.

Be okay.

Were you expecting a page?

No, just old habit, I guess.

I haven't gotten a page in over a month.

Such a city girl.

Maybe.

But now I know why my parents moved out here.

I remember your father telling me once.

He was in this big meeting, and he looked around the table at all these

he couldn't even call friends, and he realized he was spending all of his time

making money, missing watching his little girls grow up.

He wrote his letter of retirement right there before the meeting was over.

And he didn't know a thing about farming, but he was determined to spend

with his family, making wine.

and raising his daughters.

To a job well done.

You've really made a farm girl out of Beverly. Yeah.

It's going to get awful lonely around here when she and Joan leave.

No, that'll all change when you have kids.

No, that's my dream.

Seeing a good crop coming up and watching Dylan come in from a day's

Playing in the yard with the children.

That's a nice picture.

Well, it's getting harder to see. Dylan says that we've got to get the farm back

in the black before we can even think of having a family.

Claire, you know I'm an accountant.

Why don't you let me take a look at your books? Maybe I can offer some advice.

You're on vacation, so no way.

Anybody want some more wine?

Ooh, I do.

Me first. Me first. No, me first. No, me first. Me first. Me, me, me, me, me.

Me, I do. Me first. Me first. My glasses have to know my me first. Thank you.

There you go.

Thank you, sir.

Yeah, it's pretty good wine for homemade.

That's excellent.

So good I sent a buddy of mine some back in the city.

He liked it so much, he wants ten more bottles.

Where'd you learn how to make wine, Dylan?

Bev and Claire's dad.

He planted the vines himself up on the hill.

Been growing like weeds ever since.

If only we could get our crops to grow as well.

We will. We will.

It's so clear out here.

Quiet. Well, like I've been trying to tell you.

It's easy to get used to this life.

Yeah, it's great.

All we need's a bookstore, a place to get a good slice of pizza, a

couple sports bars, some neon.

Bye.

Sleep around here.

Couldn't sleep, huh?

The natives are restless.

Yeah, well, it's nothing like chocolate cake and milk in the middle of the

night. You are a small town, aren't you?

You know, as good as it tastes, there's just nothing feels as good as washing it

down.

There's something kind of claustrophobic about having cake in your mouth.

Like you can't speak.

It starts to seem like you can't even breathe.

What's the matter?

Do you need something?

What? What? What do you need?

Sorry,

I didn't mean to... No, that's okay. It worked.

You got the drink. Let me get you a towel. No, I got it. No, that's...

Why don't you run along like a good boy?

And go to bed.

Where are you sleeping?

On the couch.

Alone.

Good night.

Do you think Charlene will fall for Tanner?

I doubt it.

I think he'd do her some good.

I mean, he's a plain -speaking man with simple values and a good heart.

No.

Char's too sophisticated for him.

She needs somebody more comfortable with the pressures and pleasures of city

living.

Tanner is not the hick that you think he is.

You know what I mean.

She's too cultured for him.

She'll find the right guy eventually.

And she'll make him very, very happy.

I guess you're right.

There's someone for everybody.

It's just a matter of being lucky enough to find them.

You know, I was kind of thinking that maybe we could stay here.

I mean, I'd really like to, and there's plenty of room.

Definitely.

Come on.

We've been through this a hundred times.

Just a thought.

I'm going to get some water.

Honey, what is it?

Sounds like something's on the fence line.

Probably a raccoon or something.

Okay, eventually.

Well, I was going to wake you, but you were snoring like a hog.

Better than screaming like a banshee.

So,

Claire, did I get the usual today? Oh, yeah, I got the little ready.

Charlene,

how would you like to go shopping with John for me? I got some chores to do

here.

Or you could milk the cow.

Oh, shopping, milking.

Tough choice.

Come on, I won't bite.

Shit. $200 tire.

Shit.

Hi, Bobby.

Don't you want that?

Hey, Tanner. Hey, Ben.

Having problems with your fence?

Nothing that a few feet of wire can't handle.

Looks like it's been cut.

Yep. Be my guest.

How come?

I don't know.

Got a pretty good swimming hole, though.

Cole seems to enjoy it.

I'm sorry, Tanner.

Cole's home from the college.

summer and brought her boyfriend with her.

Take it you're not very fond of him.

I could grab the sumbitch by the neck and squeeze until his eyes popped out.

You believe he had the gall to ask me if they could share a room? They grow up

fast, don't they? Not in my house they don't. There we go.

That should hold it.

Yeah, it won't happen again.

Guarantee you that.

Maybe next time they could just use the front gate if they want to take a swim.

Yeah.

I thought she had better taste in men.

This is where it happened.

What?

This is where Beverly and Claire's parents, you know.

They just ran right off the road? On a straightaway?

He must have fallen asleep at the wheel or swerved to avoid hitting something.

Just when you think life is going wonderful, something terrible happens

ruins everything.

Charlene. Griffin, I'm sorry my brother walked out on you on your wedding day.

It had nothing to do with you.

He just wasn't ready.

In my mind, he made a big mistake.

I don't want to talk about it. I wish you would.

You've been treating me really cold for the last two years.

Like it's my fault.

I can't help it.

When I look at you, I see him.

I don't want to see him again.

I'm not James, Charlene.

Truth is, I gave him a lot of grief for what he did.

We've known each other a long time.

Can't we be friends?

So, Tanner, how's the horse taming coming along?

It's not taming, it's teaching.

What exactly are you teaching her?

She doesn't need to be afraid of me?

That's a good thing to know.

How's the milking going?

Well, I, you know, keep pulling. It keeps coming out.

I'm not going to touch that one.

Why do I keep saying totally inappropriate things to you?

I was kind of wondering that myself.

So what do you think of Charlene?

She's nice.

Uptight. You should see her when she lets her hair down.

You think fire dance is wild.

Not interested.

Not even a little?

Not my type.

Oh.

What is your type?

Kind of doesn't ask so many questions.

I'll keep that in mind.

So, how are you adjusting to country life?

I'm not.

It's not bad for the weekend, but I'm ready to head back. I'm only here

of Beverly.

So, I guess it's pretty serious between you two, isn't it?

As far as I know.

It must be nice to find the person that you're meant to be with.

Like Dylan and Claire, they're perfect together.

Hmm.

Oh, how is he?

Who?

James? He's good.

Working hard?

Doing all right.

So, is he dating?

You really want to know?

No.

I guess not.

Good.

Good?

Why?

Because we're making progress.

Mmm.

Thank you, sir.

Um,

I've got to go see Beverly.

Would you give that to Tanner, please?

Sure.

I can take that if you like.

It's my humble abode. What do you think?

Not without a certain charm.

A certain dusty, weather -beaten charm.

What's this?

I sculpt.

Really? Yeah.

You must have very sensitive hands.

This looks well -worn.

Okay.

Tour's over.

Out.

Can I ask you something, cowboy?

Sure.

You ever been hitched?

Nope.

Came close once.

A woman from the city.

She just about had me.

I even had a ring made.

A ring?

What happened?

She wanted to go back to the city and I couldn't stop her.

You could have followed her.

Part of me would have been left here.

That wouldn't have been fair to either one of us.

Can't stand the city, huh?

It's okay.

For the occasional concert or art show.

Art show, huh?

You happen to catch Giacometti at the Metro?

Who?

Giacometti.

Never mind.

I guess he's out of your league.

Wait a minute.

Isn't he the guy who does the long skinny sculptures?

I'm impressed.

Yeah. I prefer Tidwell.

Tidwell?

Charlie Tidwell.

I guess he must be out of your league.

Wait a sec.

I think I've heard of him.

Yeah?

Charlie Tidwell?

Does chainsaw sculptures up in Oakdale?

Cars that mean grizzly bear.

Then when you're tired of looking at it, you can use it for a nice piece of

firewood.

It's so nice here.

So peaceful and private.

It makes you feel like you could do anything.

Ah, there you are. I thought you'd step back to the city.

Nope.

You're dying to tell me something, aren't you?

Maybe.

Okay, what is it?

I was with Tanner.

Really?

We went for a walk.

You did?

How was that?

It was great.

We also talked about...

Giacometti and Tidwell.

Tidwell?

The artist.

Tanner's much more sophisticated than he lets on.

Anyway, we had a really nice time.

That's great.

I just talked to Gibson and the bank about the cashier's check, and it's bad

news. The bank says they're going to foreclose by the end of the month.

John, Gibson never got the check we sent him.

You put it in the mail, didn't you?

Yeah, I dropped it in the mail on Monday, just like you said.

He never got it.

Well, that's strange. What do you suppose happened?

I don't know.

That check doesn't turn up. That's it. We're through.

Well, you know the mail.

I'm sure it's bound to turn up.

Claire, Dylan, please, let me take a look at your book.

As an accountant, it makes me nuts to hear a story like this.

There's really nothing you can do.

Call it professional curiosity. Maybe I'll learn something.

Charlene, come on. It's been a little infant. It's okay, Beth.

All the farm records are in the study. You're welcome to look at them.

I'm sorry. I've got to go.

Wait up, honey.

We'll figure something out.

Hey.

What's up?

I think it's time we thought about getting back to the city.

I gotta get back, Bev. You know, I'm losing my edge.

I'm trying to build a future for us.

This is the worst possible time.

What does it matter? They're gonna lose the ranch anyway.

I've done everything I can do here.

Well, I'm not walking out on my sister.

Well, you're going to have to eventually.

But that's what you think.

And you don't know me at all.

Still a little sad?

I know.

You know what?

It's going to be okay.

We're going to figure this out. I promise.

Yeah? Hmm.

Trust me?

Yeah.

What's that?

Silk.

What are you doing?

Hmm.

Trust me?

Of course.

um um

Hey.

I was wondering if we could talk for a minute.

Yeah. I'd like to speak to you, too.

I want to know what you've been up to.

I found a fax you sent.

You want to tell me about it?

Shit. Did you hear that?

What's wrong?

I'm just not feeling well all of a sudden. Is there anything I can do?

No, get up. No, no, no. You go back to sleep.

I'm going to check on the fields.

Okay.

The age is really coming down.

We better take a look at the crop.

Come on!

What? What happened?

I don't know.

Damn it!

How's everyone in here?

Well, animals are a little edgy.

Hi, Sylvie.

It's a little rain girl.

That rain don't test.

She likes you.

I think.

Mm -hmm.

And who wouldn't?

You want a dress shirt?

Well, yeah, I guess I need one.

Come on.

Cabin's closer than the house.

Somebody's been messing with this thing.

What do you mean?

Harvard's Jimmy, the belt's loose.

All right, give it a go.

So how's it going?

With?

Charlene.

She is an odd girl.

But sexy.

Okay.

Like I said before, she's not my type.

Well, I heard that you two had a pretty good time together.

I think that's all she was looking for.

I was trying to be obliging.

Mighty and gentlemanly of you.

She belongs in the city, and I belong here.

You know, I was sort of thinking of staying myself.

On the ranch?

For good?

Yeah, if we can find a way to hang on to it.

It's been good for me here.

Bet you'd have trouble convincing John to stay here.

No.

It would be impossible.

So I'm not even going to try.

Look, if John wants to go back, I think I should let him.

What do you think?

No.

I don't want to influence your decision.

Too late.

Look, Tanner, this is where I belong.

Something I've been wanting to do for a long time.

What's so funny?

I was playing with your clay.

You think that's funny, huh? Yeah.

Don't you dare.

Can you ever hear the expression, all spare and love and war? Don't even think

about it.

Oh, no. Let's see.

How about... Oh, yeah.

That's perfect.

How about... Let's see.

You're mean.

Very avant -garde.

That's nice.

Okay, try it again.

Come on. Come on, baby. Yeah.

Yeah, yeah. It's working.

Yeah, for now.

That belt's not going to hold, though.

When Beverly introduced me to you and your brother, you were the one I wanted.

You and Beverly were...

Let it go,

John.

All right.

No, you go.

No, you.

No, you were first.

I, uh... Excuse me.

Excuse me.

What's wrong with us?

I can't believe you and Tanner.

How can you do this to me? To us?

So, are you coming back with me to the city?

No.

Look, I want to stay here.

With Tanner? That's not it.

I just feel better here.

Look, if you don't understand it, I can't explain it.

And what about us?

I love you, John.

And I always will.

I think you and I are at a crossroads.

And we're both headed in different directions.

Then that's it.

You know what, Dylan? I'm headed back to the city for a thing in the morning.

What's the matter?

Ask Beverly.

Sorry to hear that, John.

We were counting on your help.

Yeah, well, it looks like Tanner's been filling in just fine.

What do you mean?

Like I said, that's Beverly.

Hello.

Can I help?

I'm sorry, sir.

I'm staying at Durant's next door, and, well, they keep it kind of dry.

You're staying at Ben's place?

Yes, sir. I'm her friend in the Coles.

Hi, Dylan.

All you had to do was ask.

You owe me a new lock.

Thank you.

I'll bring it by tomorrow.

It's your turn.

For what?

To strip for me.

Well, come on. I need some inspiration here.

Thank you.

Heard you were leaving.

That's right We

have

some unfinished business

Oh.

Thank you.

Beverly belongs here, John.

I've known her most of my life. I can see it in her eyes.

And the truth is, I think that she and Tanner are good together.

And that's okay.

Because I think that so are you and I.

Let's just see how everything goes tomorrow, and if it all works out, maybe

can write back with you.

How does that sound?

Just when you think everything's going terribly, something comes along and

changes everything.

I am sorry.

What's wrong?

What is it?

I'm pregnant.

I know you wanted to wait. I'm so sorry.

like a sign that everything's gonna be okay.

I love you so much.

Charlie, you don't have to say anything.

Go ahead.

Look, it's okay.

Really.

I just want John to be happy.

Something tells me that you can do that.

I just hope that he can accept the fact that I want to stay with Tanner.

Yeah, and all this time he's acting like he's my best friend in the whole wide

world. Had me ready to sell for half a million dollars.

Then he starts talking about brokerage fees and percentages that he's entitled

to.

Top of which he says, I'm not going to get my money until the Holloways sell

their land too.

So you know what I says to him?

I says, Gibson, why don't you put that contract between your teeth and then

stick the whole thing up where the sun don't shine?

I'm keeping my land.

I appreciate you telling me, Ben.

I never did have a good feeling about Gibson.

Well, there's one more peculiar thing.

You know, I caught him and a couple of fellas out here the other night. They

said they were surveying.

A night?

What do you think about that?

I don't know.

But I have a feeling.

Thanks, Ben.

You bet.

Gibson! Hey, Gibson!

Just came from Ben Hopkins' place.

Says you've been working for that development company the whole time. I'm

trying to make sure everybody gets what they deserve. Oh, you'll get yours.

Now I know who's been cutting our locks and stealing our equipment.

You can't prove that. And where the hell is the money that's gone missing?

It's not worth it. It's scum.

People don't get it, do you?

I'm going to win.

You people are going to run this place into the ground.

I'm going to get your land sooner or later anyway.

If you ever sit put on this property again, you're going to leave it in a

box. Get the hell out of here.

Dylan, calm down.

You should let me go after him.

If they sue the hell out of you, then I'll definitely get the land.

Okay, what are we going to do now?

I don't know. We're still in big trouble at the bank.

Guys, Charlene and I have some pretty good news for you.

We just got the fax from my friend who I sent the wine to.

I faxed copies of your soil reports and land survey to some investors that I

know who own Eagle Creek Winery.

And they submitted your wine into tasting.

With those soil reports, they want to plant 10 acres of Cabernet grapes over

the western slopes.

They're willing to lease the land for $100 ,000 a year and eventually form a

partnership with you, if you're willing, of course.

Why didn't you tell us about this? Well, we didn't want to tell you in case it

didn't work out.

I don't know.

Honey? Well, I was just wondering what Dad would think. I think he would love

the idea.

I know he would.

Tanner, what do you think?

Sure would help the mortgage.

Good thinking, John.

Guess you better give your friends a call.

We also have some news.

What?

Phil and I are going to have a kid.

Oh, my God! Come on!

Well, I guess that's it then.

Bye, honey.

Take care. Thanks for coming. It was great.

Really.

Take care.

Take care of it, Tanner.

You did good, John. Okay.

John, thank you for everything. All right, thanks.

Come back again, guys. Oh, yes.

Bye.

See you later.

Bye.

Let me put on my seatbelt.

Gotta be safe.

You know how he drives.

God, she's beautiful.

Yes, she is.

She's got a wild spirit.

Hard to think of her being happy here.

I think she'll be just fine.

As long as they're around.

Oh, yeah?

Mm -hmm.

Let me ask you something.

Hmm? Why don't you marry me?

Is that your answer?

Yeah.