1 00:00:55,305 --> 00:00:56,931 Hey Dad, are we taking the cattle up 2 00:00:56,973 --> 00:00:58,349 to Martha's quarry later for a drink. 3 00:00:58,391 --> 00:00:59,934 Yeah. 4 00:00:59,976 --> 00:01:04,189 Yeah, we might be able to tear that fence down pretty soon too. 5 00:01:05,815 --> 00:01:07,692 Yeah, how do you figure? 6 00:01:08,610 --> 00:01:10,653 Well, I can't say. 7 00:01:10,695 --> 00:01:13,156 I guess that's on a need to know basis. 8 00:01:13,198 --> 00:01:14,949 That is correct. 9 00:01:14,991 --> 00:01:17,243 I'm starting to wonder what I do need to know around here. 10 00:01:17,285 --> 00:01:20,205 Fine. I'll throw you a bone. 11 00:01:21,998 --> 00:01:26,544 I've been talking to Martha seriously for almost a year now 12 00:01:26,586 --> 00:01:28,713 about buying the quarry. 13 00:01:30,423 --> 00:01:32,092 Really? You kidding? 14 00:01:32,133 --> 00:01:34,135 Not at all. No. 15 00:01:34,177 --> 00:01:37,013 It looks like she's just about ready to let it go. 16 00:01:38,306 --> 00:01:41,684 I mean, Dad, that's, that's a huge deal. 17 00:01:41,726 --> 00:01:43,061 You sure we can afford that? 18 00:01:43,103 --> 00:01:45,063 Well, we can't afford not to. 19 00:01:45,105 --> 00:01:49,484 Plus, imagine the look on Daniel Newman's face when I tell him 20 00:01:49,526 --> 00:01:53,321 he has to start paying us Hamiltons for water rights. 21 00:01:54,823 --> 00:01:56,241 Well, at least you're doing it for the right reasons. 22 00:01:56,282 --> 00:01:59,744 Oh, don't get all touchy about it. 23 00:02:00,578 --> 00:02:02,914 The real reason is we need the water. 24 00:02:02,956 --> 00:02:04,833 The Newmans needing us, 25 00:02:04,874 --> 00:02:07,418 that's just a little bonus. 26 00:02:08,461 --> 00:02:11,172 Well, Aunt Amy, she must be relieved and excited about it. 27 00:02:11,214 --> 00:02:13,091 Ah, she doesn't know yet. 28 00:02:13,133 --> 00:02:15,093 She doesn't know. What about Janet? 29 00:02:15,135 --> 00:02:16,594 Uh, her either. 30 00:02:16,636 --> 00:02:18,555 And don't you go telling them. 31 00:02:18,596 --> 00:02:22,767 I don't want them to get all excited about it. 32 00:02:22,809 --> 00:02:24,394 Dad, don't you think you should be running 33 00:02:24,435 --> 00:02:25,728 big decisions by the family? 34 00:02:25,770 --> 00:02:27,897 I'm the one steering this ship. 35 00:02:27,939 --> 00:02:29,983 Sometimes the captain has to make some tough calls 36 00:02:30,024 --> 00:02:31,234 on their own. 37 00:02:31,276 --> 00:02:32,944 Yeah, I know. But we all care about this place. 38 00:02:32,986 --> 00:02:34,612 I know that. 39 00:02:34,654 --> 00:02:37,240 I'll tell them, when the time is right. 40 00:02:38,741 --> 00:02:40,743 Okay. 41 00:02:40,785 --> 00:02:42,662 Hey, wait, 42 00:02:42,704 --> 00:02:44,539 I don't know how to ask this. 43 00:02:44,581 --> 00:02:45,957 But you're not, you know, 44 00:02:45,999 --> 00:02:47,667 you're not leading her on, are you? 45 00:02:47,709 --> 00:02:49,335 For Pete's sake! 46 00:02:49,377 --> 00:02:52,505 No. Give your head a shake. 47 00:02:54,382 --> 00:02:58,761 Truth is, Martha and I have been friends a long time. 48 00:02:58,803 --> 00:03:00,471 She's getting on in years. 49 00:03:00,513 --> 00:03:03,975 She doesn't want to take care of that many acres anymore. 50 00:03:04,017 --> 00:03:06,394 We need the water. It's a win-win. 51 00:03:07,604 --> 00:03:09,480 Except for the Newmans. 52 00:03:11,774 --> 00:03:13,651 Oh, don't judge me 53 00:03:13,693 --> 00:03:16,821 because I'm finding a little humor in the situation. 54 00:03:16,863 --> 00:03:18,698 No judgment from me, Dad. 55 00:03:20,700 --> 00:03:22,869 I get your point. 56 00:03:22,911 --> 00:03:24,746 I'll try not to enjoy it too much, 57 00:03:24,787 --> 00:03:28,291 when Daniel gets our official notice in the mail. 58 00:03:38,718 --> 00:03:40,637 BP is dropping, 70 over 40. 59 00:03:40,678 --> 00:03:42,513 I need a second dose of epinephrine. 60 00:03:42,555 --> 00:03:44,098 We need to open his airways. 61 00:03:44,140 --> 00:03:45,350 What's he reacting to? 62 00:03:45,391 --> 00:03:46,601 This is going to help you breathe, sweetie. 63 00:03:46,643 --> 00:03:48,978 No idea. But he was at a backyard party, so. 64 00:03:49,020 --> 00:03:51,022 Could be food then, or bee sting. 65 00:03:56,069 --> 00:03:57,695 Peanuts. 66 00:03:57,737 --> 00:03:59,113 Oh, thank goodness. 67 00:03:59,155 --> 00:04:02,617 Okay, push IV loratadine and prep the prednisone. 68 00:04:02,659 --> 00:04:04,619 And another saline bolus. 69 00:04:04,661 --> 00:04:05,870 You're going to be okay, sweetie. 70 00:04:11,709 --> 00:04:13,962 Thank goodness he's stable. 71 00:04:14,003 --> 00:04:16,714 I don't understand why he wasn't wearing that bracelet. 72 00:04:16,756 --> 00:04:19,050 Ah, he's probably just trying to fit in. 73 00:04:19,092 --> 00:04:20,593 At least he had it with him. 74 00:04:21,636 --> 00:04:24,222 I haven't seen swelling that bad since I was an intern. 75 00:04:24,264 --> 00:04:26,266 And that rash spread so quickly. 76 00:04:26,307 --> 00:04:27,392 Yeah. 77 00:04:29,477 --> 00:04:32,438 I think you and I deserve one of Maggie's sugar donuts. 78 00:04:34,440 --> 00:04:35,984 I'm way ahead of you. 79 00:04:48,663 --> 00:04:51,040 Umm. Oh yeah. 80 00:04:52,417 --> 00:04:53,543 That is the stuff. 81 00:04:53,584 --> 00:04:55,628 It's so good. 82 00:04:56,838 --> 00:04:59,340 You know, we make a good team, you and I. 83 00:05:00,049 --> 00:05:01,467 The best. 84 00:05:06,472 --> 00:05:09,017 You ever miss your time in the emergency room? 85 00:05:09,058 --> 00:05:10,560 Not even a little. 86 00:05:10,601 --> 00:05:13,730 Swore it off after my internship in Missouri. 87 00:05:13,771 --> 00:05:14,981 So grateful my brother was there 88 00:05:15,023 --> 00:05:17,025 to help me process what I was seeing. 89 00:05:17,066 --> 00:05:18,526 It's pretty bad, huh? 90 00:05:18,568 --> 00:05:19,861 Yeah. 91 00:05:21,404 --> 00:05:24,407 God bless those ER doctors and nurses. 92 00:05:26,993 --> 00:05:28,202 Dr. Norton thinks I should do 93 00:05:28,244 --> 00:05:30,121 a stint at a bigger city hospital. 94 00:05:33,041 --> 00:05:34,667 Really? 95 00:05:34,709 --> 00:05:37,045 Just to round out my fellowship, you know, 96 00:05:37,086 --> 00:05:39,589 draw out my experience, different cases, new equipment. 97 00:05:39,630 --> 00:05:41,215 Great. 98 00:05:41,257 --> 00:05:43,343 It wouldn't be for quite a while. 99 00:05:46,387 --> 00:05:49,349 Do you think you'd want to live in a city long term? 100 00:05:52,143 --> 00:05:54,604 I don't know. 101 00:05:54,645 --> 00:05:57,523 Depends on what the job is, what the circumstances are. 102 00:05:58,566 --> 00:06:00,318 I haven't started looking for any openings yet, 103 00:06:00,360 --> 00:06:02,904 let alone decide to stay anywhere permanently. 104 00:06:02,945 --> 00:06:04,739 Of course, I get it. 105 00:06:04,781 --> 00:06:06,157 But the challenges and variety of working 106 00:06:06,199 --> 00:06:08,242 at a big hospital would be incredible. 107 00:06:08,284 --> 00:06:09,369 Something different every day, 108 00:06:09,410 --> 00:06:10,953 so many colleagues to learn from. 109 00:06:13,831 --> 00:06:15,583 Lots of excitement ahead of you. 110 00:06:15,625 --> 00:06:16,709 There's lots of excitement 111 00:06:16,751 --> 00:06:18,461 right here in Crossroad Springs too. 112 00:06:30,390 --> 00:06:33,393 He an ex? 113 00:06:33,434 --> 00:06:35,269 No, our families know each other. 114 00:06:35,311 --> 00:06:37,563 They're our ranch neighbors at Red Oak. 115 00:06:39,774 --> 00:06:42,485 It wasn't a very neighborly expression. 116 00:06:42,527 --> 00:06:44,028 Long story. 117 00:06:44,070 --> 00:06:45,905 We should get back. 118 00:06:56,416 --> 00:06:58,334 I know, I can't believe it. 119 00:06:58,376 --> 00:06:59,335 Mr. Chapman left? 120 00:06:59,377 --> 00:07:01,212 Yes. We just found out yesterday. 121 00:07:01,254 --> 00:07:04,674 Looks like we'll be shopping for a new choir conductor. 122 00:07:04,715 --> 00:07:07,427 Well, I'm sorry I'm not there to help take care of this. 123 00:07:07,468 --> 00:07:09,720 Ah, don't sweat it. I'll find one. 124 00:07:09,762 --> 00:07:12,181 So listen, how's your dad? 125 00:07:12,223 --> 00:07:13,641 Oh, he's coming around. 126 00:07:13,683 --> 00:07:15,768 He's getting back to his usual self. 127 00:07:15,810 --> 00:07:18,479 And he's starting to make some big decisions, 128 00:07:18,521 --> 00:07:19,981 you know, about the ranch. 129 00:07:20,022 --> 00:07:21,232 I know about it, 130 00:07:21,274 --> 00:07:22,942 but he doesn't want to tell Janet or Aunt Amy. 131 00:07:22,984 --> 00:07:25,611 Well, we all know secrets go nowhere good. 132 00:07:25,653 --> 00:07:27,947 No, it doesn't feel right. 133 00:07:27,989 --> 00:07:30,116 Well, I think you know what to do. 134 00:07:31,409 --> 00:07:33,619 Look at you, offering up guidance. 135 00:07:35,121 --> 00:07:36,539 Hey, um, listen, not to push, 136 00:07:36,581 --> 00:07:38,833 but, uh, any idea when you might be coming back? 137 00:07:43,254 --> 00:07:46,924 Um, you know, I'm, I'm not quite sure yet. 138 00:07:46,966 --> 00:07:48,718 I'm going to have to get back to you on that. 139 00:07:50,511 --> 00:07:52,180 Let me call you later. 140 00:08:08,070 --> 00:08:09,447 All right. Here, you are. 141 00:08:09,489 --> 00:08:10,823 Thank you. 142 00:08:10,865 --> 00:08:13,493 Oh, James, there's some people I'd like you to meet. 143 00:08:13,534 --> 00:08:16,370 This is Lewis and Tina. 144 00:08:16,412 --> 00:08:18,039 Lewis is networking to find a job. 145 00:08:18,080 --> 00:08:19,415 It's a pleasure to meet both of you. 146 00:08:19,457 --> 00:08:20,917 I'm James Hamilton. 147 00:08:20,958 --> 00:08:23,628 James is a pastor and his sister is a doctor. 148 00:08:23,669 --> 00:08:25,671 Doesn't hurt to spread the news. 149 00:08:25,713 --> 00:08:28,674 Wait, Janet Hamilton. She's my doctor. 150 00:08:28,716 --> 00:08:31,469 Oh yeah. She's one of the best. You're in great hands. 151 00:08:31,511 --> 00:08:33,012 Isn't that perfect? 152 00:08:33,054 --> 00:08:34,680 Oh, excuse me. 153 00:08:34,722 --> 00:08:36,307 A pastor and a doctor in one family. 154 00:08:36,349 --> 00:08:38,768 Your parents pretty much won the lottery. 155 00:08:39,602 --> 00:08:41,354 It's a little more complicated than that. 156 00:08:41,395 --> 00:08:44,398 My dad really wanted me to take over the family ranch. 157 00:08:44,440 --> 00:08:46,526 Yeah. And that wasn't what you wanted. 158 00:08:46,567 --> 00:08:50,112 It isn't what He wanted. God had other plans for me. 159 00:08:50,154 --> 00:08:51,322 But what about you? 160 00:08:51,364 --> 00:08:52,865 What kind of work are you looking for? 161 00:08:52,907 --> 00:08:55,701 Well, I've had a lot of different jobs. 162 00:08:55,743 --> 00:08:57,828 Please sit. 163 00:08:57,870 --> 00:09:00,206 I'm willing to do just about anything. 164 00:09:00,248 --> 00:09:01,332 Since the plant closed 165 00:09:01,374 --> 00:09:03,417 I've been applying to every job I see. 166 00:09:03,459 --> 00:09:06,003 Retail, fast food, service stuff. 167 00:09:06,045 --> 00:09:08,256 There was a plumber looking for an apprentice, 168 00:09:08,297 --> 00:09:10,675 but that got filled. 169 00:09:10,716 --> 00:09:12,468 Well, you sound really motivated. 170 00:09:12,510 --> 00:09:15,263 Believe me, he is very motivated. 171 00:09:16,389 --> 00:09:17,932 Congratulations. 172 00:09:19,600 --> 00:09:20,643 Oh, wow. 173 00:09:20,685 --> 00:09:23,229 Some really big changes for your future. 174 00:09:23,271 --> 00:09:24,397 How exciting. 175 00:09:24,438 --> 00:09:26,274 Yeah, I'd be a little more excited 176 00:09:26,315 --> 00:09:28,234 if I could find some steady work. 177 00:09:28,276 --> 00:09:31,237 Right. Well, keep a positive attitude. 178 00:09:31,279 --> 00:09:33,573 You'd be surprised how far that goes. 179 00:09:33,614 --> 00:09:36,158 People want to hire others with good energy. 180 00:09:36,200 --> 00:09:38,244 That's what I'm always saying. 181 00:09:38,286 --> 00:09:40,830 But Lewis has such a positive attitude, 182 00:09:40,871 --> 00:09:42,415 there's no doubt about that. 183 00:09:42,456 --> 00:09:44,667 Well, that's more than half the battle right there. 184 00:09:44,709 --> 00:09:46,294 Don't let the rejections bring you down. 185 00:09:46,335 --> 00:09:47,545 Just keep your head up. 186 00:09:47,587 --> 00:09:49,130 Pastor Price always said, 187 00:09:49,171 --> 00:09:52,883 "Keep your heart and mind open so you don't miss the signs." 188 00:09:53,968 --> 00:09:55,761 I like that. 189 00:09:55,803 --> 00:09:59,348 I like that. It reminds me of Matthew 11:15, 190 00:09:59,390 --> 00:10:03,144 Those who have ears, let them hear. 191 00:10:03,185 --> 00:10:05,896 Oh, believe me, we are listening. 192 00:10:05,938 --> 00:10:07,648 Thank you so much for your words. 193 00:10:07,690 --> 00:10:10,818 It's been really hard to get out to the church in Cedar Rock. 194 00:10:10,860 --> 00:10:12,612 We go when we can. 195 00:10:12,653 --> 00:10:16,991 Long drive, price of gas, it adds up. 196 00:10:17,033 --> 00:10:18,993 Yeah, I understand. 197 00:10:19,910 --> 00:10:22,163 Oh, please enjoy your meal. 198 00:10:22,204 --> 00:10:23,414 I'll keep my eyes and ears open. 199 00:10:23,456 --> 00:10:25,833 If I can find any work, I'll let Maggie know. 200 00:10:25,875 --> 00:10:27,585 We appreciate that. 201 00:10:30,129 --> 00:10:31,380 Nice to meet you both. 202 00:10:31,422 --> 00:10:32,840 - Nice to meet you. - You too. 203 00:10:35,259 --> 00:10:38,971 Okay, you didn't mention what needs to be fixed. 204 00:10:47,813 --> 00:10:50,107 Hey you! Meet me in the break room? 205 00:10:50,149 --> 00:10:53,319 Hi. Uh, sorry. I have to work on these files. 206 00:10:53,361 --> 00:10:57,114 Oh, okay. Well, maybe Daisy Mae's after shift? 207 00:10:57,156 --> 00:10:59,158 Actually, I can't this afternoon. 208 00:11:00,284 --> 00:11:01,786 All right, okay. 209 00:11:01,827 --> 00:11:04,538 Well again, just let me know whenever you're free. 210 00:11:04,580 --> 00:11:06,207 Okay. Sounds good. 211 00:11:19,595 --> 00:11:24,058 Okay. So I need to hang this LED light fixture. 212 00:11:24,100 --> 00:11:25,434 It cost me a fortune, 213 00:11:25,476 --> 00:11:28,312 but apparently it'll save me money in the long run. 214 00:11:28,354 --> 00:11:30,022 LED lights. You're not going to have to change any bulbs 215 00:11:30,064 --> 00:11:31,440 for a long time. 216 00:11:31,482 --> 00:11:32,441 Great. 217 00:11:32,483 --> 00:11:33,943 Where do you want to put it? 218 00:11:33,984 --> 00:11:36,779 Uh, I was thinking right here, center. 219 00:11:36,821 --> 00:11:38,531 Easy enough. Let's do it. 220 00:11:38,572 --> 00:11:39,573 Okay. 221 00:11:40,866 --> 00:11:43,661 I already turned the power off, so you should be all set. 222 00:11:43,703 --> 00:11:45,246 Great, thank you. 223 00:11:47,665 --> 00:11:50,501 What about you? How are you doing? 224 00:11:55,089 --> 00:11:57,383 Uh, I'm doing all right. 225 00:11:57,425 --> 00:11:59,468 I got a call today from the church 226 00:11:59,510 --> 00:12:01,721 and we have to replace our choir director. 227 00:12:01,762 --> 00:12:06,350 Oh no. Does that mean you might be heading out soon? 228 00:12:08,227 --> 00:12:09,770 I don't know. 229 00:12:09,812 --> 00:12:12,606 Our associate pastor says he can handle it, 230 00:12:12,648 --> 00:12:14,567 which I'm sure he can. 231 00:12:14,608 --> 00:12:17,445 But I really have to ask myself what am I trying 232 00:12:17,486 --> 00:12:19,697 to accomplish here and is it even possible? 233 00:12:20,740 --> 00:12:24,118 It's just a lot more involved than I thought. 234 00:12:24,160 --> 00:12:25,703 Can you hand me one of those? 235 00:12:25,745 --> 00:12:26,746 Oh yeah. 236 00:12:30,499 --> 00:12:32,460 You know when Aunt Amy, when she first called me 237 00:12:32,501 --> 00:12:34,420 and asked me to come here 238 00:12:34,462 --> 00:12:36,005 it was because my dad fell off the horse 239 00:12:36,046 --> 00:12:38,632 and I figured, well, I'm just going to show up for a few days, 240 00:12:38,674 --> 00:12:41,552 I'll help with chores, he'll get back on his feet 241 00:12:41,594 --> 00:12:43,512 and then I'm going to head back. 242 00:12:43,554 --> 00:12:45,681 But now you feel like you're being pulled back in. 243 00:12:48,058 --> 00:12:51,103 Yeah. There's just a lot of moving parts. 244 00:12:51,145 --> 00:12:54,732 Well, cattle operation doesn't run itself. 245 00:12:56,567 --> 00:12:59,737 No, no it doesn't. Can you hand me another one? 246 00:12:59,779 --> 00:13:00,780 Sure. 247 00:13:02,907 --> 00:13:05,993 That's just it. You know, I think I've been in denial 248 00:13:06,035 --> 00:13:07,828 that Dad's getting older. 249 00:13:07,870 --> 00:13:09,205 And Aunt Amy, 250 00:13:09,246 --> 00:13:13,667 she's put in her fair share of years at the ranch. 251 00:13:15,419 --> 00:13:18,088 Janet and I were just stuck in this strange position 252 00:13:18,130 --> 00:13:21,550 because somebody needs to take over. 253 00:13:21,592 --> 00:13:26,180 Yeah, well, it is your legacy. Succession matters. 254 00:13:26,222 --> 00:13:29,099 Everybody in a family business knows that. 255 00:13:33,479 --> 00:13:35,147 Yeah. 256 00:13:35,189 --> 00:13:36,607 It's just hard to have a family business 257 00:13:36,649 --> 00:13:38,359 with people keeping secrets. 258 00:13:38,400 --> 00:13:42,655 Whoa. Okay. That sounds like a whole other story. 259 00:13:42,696 --> 00:13:44,615 Yeah. Yeah. It is. 260 00:13:48,369 --> 00:13:50,454 You know, thank you. I really like talking to you. 261 00:13:50,496 --> 00:13:53,040 It's putting a lot in perspective. 262 00:13:53,082 --> 00:13:54,583 Happy to help. 263 00:13:57,419 --> 00:13:58,420 Get me another one? 264 00:13:58,462 --> 00:13:59,463 Yes. 265 00:14:00,881 --> 00:14:02,049 That's the basic idea. 266 00:14:03,509 --> 00:14:05,761 Once you get the full assessment, 267 00:14:05,803 --> 00:14:08,222 you'd be able to make better informed decisions. 268 00:14:08,264 --> 00:14:10,224 I get it. Knowledge is power. 269 00:14:10,266 --> 00:14:11,433 Right. 270 00:14:12,184 --> 00:14:13,894 Can we go over the categories one more time? 271 00:14:13,936 --> 00:14:15,145 Yeah, of course. 272 00:14:15,187 --> 00:14:17,815 You need to look at pasture management, 273 00:14:17,857 --> 00:14:21,026 the health of the herd, your infrastructure, 274 00:14:21,068 --> 00:14:25,447 assets and needed repairs and assess your labor force. 275 00:14:25,489 --> 00:14:28,492 And we need to talk about the elephant in the room. 276 00:14:28,534 --> 00:14:31,245 The proposed rise in headcount minimums. 277 00:14:31,287 --> 00:14:35,124 Ah. You're with Foothill Beef as your distributor? 278 00:14:35,165 --> 00:14:37,418 Isn't everyone in this area? 279 00:14:37,459 --> 00:14:39,295 Hello? 280 00:14:39,336 --> 00:14:41,422 James, hi. We're in here at the table. 281 00:14:44,174 --> 00:14:46,719 Oh, hey, I'm sorry. I didn't realize we had company. 282 00:14:46,760 --> 00:14:49,346 Mason's helping us look at the big picture. 283 00:14:49,388 --> 00:14:52,016 We're trying to piece together a solid plan to move forward. 284 00:14:52,057 --> 00:14:53,392 That's good. 285 00:14:53,434 --> 00:14:56,437 Um, it's okay to talk specifics? 286 00:14:56,478 --> 00:14:59,231 Oh, of course. He's family. He should be hearing this. 287 00:14:59,273 --> 00:15:00,691 Actually join us. 288 00:15:02,067 --> 00:15:04,695 Good. We were just diving into the proposed changes 289 00:15:04,737 --> 00:15:06,614 in the distribution minimums. 290 00:15:06,655 --> 00:15:08,407 Oh right. Seven-fifty a head. 291 00:15:08,449 --> 00:15:11,535 Yeah, if it's going to happen, we need to be prepared. 292 00:15:11,577 --> 00:15:14,121 Right. So Mason, tell me if this sounds correct. 293 00:15:14,163 --> 00:15:17,207 We're either going to have to find another distributor 294 00:15:17,249 --> 00:15:19,251 further away, which presents its own issues. 295 00:15:19,293 --> 00:15:22,588 Or we can leverage the ranch house and buy more cattle. 296 00:15:22,630 --> 00:15:25,799 But if we do that, then the issue becomes how adding 297 00:15:25,841 --> 00:15:29,803 that many new cattle at once could overwhelm our resources. 298 00:15:29,845 --> 00:15:32,514 Plus the watering fee for the quarry will go up. 299 00:15:32,556 --> 00:15:34,975 Is that still at the buck per head? 300 00:15:35,017 --> 00:15:36,477 Uh, yeah. 301 00:15:36,518 --> 00:15:39,021 But we haven't talked to Martha Winston about it in years. 302 00:15:39,063 --> 00:15:41,190 So maybe she'd be willing to give an inch. 303 00:15:41,231 --> 00:15:44,234 It definitely should factor into the assessment. 304 00:15:44,276 --> 00:15:46,236 What if we were to dig a well, 305 00:15:46,278 --> 00:15:48,530 further out in the east pasture, we could do that. 306 00:15:48,572 --> 00:15:50,115 We ran the numbers last year. 307 00:15:50,157 --> 00:15:52,534 It'd be more than the spring water rights with Martha. 308 00:15:52,576 --> 00:15:55,913 Okay. But what if we had a spring? Our own water source? 309 00:15:56,914 --> 00:15:58,916 Um, I don't know what you mean. 310 00:16:00,000 --> 00:16:03,671 Just theoretically, what if the quarry was on our property? 311 00:16:03,712 --> 00:16:05,547 The quarry's not for sale. 312 00:16:08,634 --> 00:16:12,471 Um, yeah. No, I'm trying to wrap my head around everything 313 00:16:12,513 --> 00:16:14,515 to come up with some ideas. 314 00:16:21,730 --> 00:16:22,856 Okay. 315 00:16:34,076 --> 00:16:35,077 Oh... 316 00:16:43,460 --> 00:16:45,713 You feeling okay? 317 00:16:45,754 --> 00:16:48,340 Yeah, I'm fine Lewis. Thank you. 318 00:16:48,382 --> 00:16:50,259 But you need to stop fussing over me. 319 00:16:51,218 --> 00:16:53,220 Never. 320 00:16:54,596 --> 00:16:59,018 Oh, being on my feet is getting a lot harder these days. 321 00:16:59,059 --> 00:17:01,311 That's all pretty understandable. 322 00:17:02,187 --> 00:17:05,399 I'm just so grateful that, that you're my husband 323 00:17:05,441 --> 00:17:08,152 and that we're doing this together. 324 00:17:17,327 --> 00:17:20,164 Hey, what is it? 325 00:17:21,999 --> 00:17:23,751 Nothing. 326 00:17:23,792 --> 00:17:25,794 Nothing? 327 00:17:25,836 --> 00:17:28,130 That is not the face of nothing. 328 00:17:29,339 --> 00:17:33,010 I've just been worrying about the baby coming. 329 00:17:33,052 --> 00:17:35,262 Oh no. 330 00:17:35,304 --> 00:17:37,806 It's going to be great, honey. 331 00:17:37,848 --> 00:17:40,809 Dr. Hamilton's the best doctor in town. 332 00:17:40,851 --> 00:17:42,644 No, not that. 333 00:17:42,686 --> 00:17:48,275 More like, what happens after the baby comes home? 334 00:17:48,317 --> 00:17:50,778 Oh, we will be just fine. 335 00:17:50,819 --> 00:17:53,906 I helped my mom look after my three brothers. 336 00:17:53,947 --> 00:17:56,033 What if it's a girl? 337 00:17:56,075 --> 00:17:59,745 Then she'll still need food, diapers and love. 338 00:17:59,787 --> 00:18:01,747 I think I can handle that much. 339 00:18:03,415 --> 00:18:07,920 Plus God chose us to be this baby's parents. 340 00:18:07,961 --> 00:18:09,671 That's true. 341 00:18:09,713 --> 00:18:11,715 We're supposed to learn and grow. 342 00:18:11,757 --> 00:18:14,134 We are not supposed to be perfect. 343 00:18:15,302 --> 00:18:16,887 So one step at a time. 344 00:18:16,929 --> 00:18:18,597 Absolutely. 345 00:18:18,639 --> 00:18:20,682 One step at a time. 346 00:18:20,724 --> 00:18:22,184 Right. 347 00:18:23,811 --> 00:18:27,022 Now eat something before I start fussing again. 348 00:18:42,079 --> 00:18:44,581 You are one hard doctor to find. 349 00:18:45,290 --> 00:18:47,501 I know. It's been so busy, I can hardly think. 350 00:18:47,543 --> 00:18:49,002 Has it? Huh... 351 00:18:49,044 --> 00:18:51,088 I guess my patient load is lighter than yours today. 352 00:18:51,130 --> 00:18:53,006 Back to work. 353 00:18:53,048 --> 00:18:55,092 Right, okay. I didn't mean to bother you. 354 00:18:55,134 --> 00:18:57,010 Not bothering me. Just have to get back. 355 00:19:01,557 --> 00:19:04,101 ♪ What if we're all angels 356 00:19:04,143 --> 00:19:07,271 ♪ And we're dancing in the wind ♪ 357 00:19:07,312 --> 00:19:09,523 ♪ And life is just a place along the way ♪ 358 00:19:09,565 --> 00:19:13,402 ♪ That we've been to 359 00:19:13,443 --> 00:19:16,780 ♪ And that would mean we're in heaven ♪ 360 00:19:16,822 --> 00:19:19,283 So, this is your secret? 361 00:19:19,324 --> 00:19:21,285 It's not really much of a secret. 362 00:19:21,326 --> 00:19:24,580 You could find me here every Tuesday and Saturday. 363 00:19:24,621 --> 00:19:27,207 Well, that's good to know. 364 00:19:27,249 --> 00:19:29,168 It's kind of become my ritual now. 365 00:19:29,209 --> 00:19:32,296 There's something about it, calms me. 366 00:19:32,337 --> 00:19:34,756 It's like me, going to church. 367 00:19:34,798 --> 00:19:36,550 Yeah? 368 00:19:36,592 --> 00:19:37,926 It must be hard for you 369 00:19:37,968 --> 00:19:40,137 being away from your church for this long. 370 00:19:40,179 --> 00:19:42,723 Yes, but my family needs me. 371 00:19:42,764 --> 00:19:45,392 I set up a prayer space in one of the old barns. 372 00:19:45,434 --> 00:19:46,727 That's nice. 373 00:19:46,768 --> 00:19:49,104 Yeah. Hung my guitar. Aunt Amy's been coming by. 374 00:19:49,146 --> 00:19:50,647 Aw... 375 00:19:50,689 --> 00:19:53,400 I think she's really missing the Crossroad Springs church. 376 00:19:53,442 --> 00:19:55,777 Well, yeah. I think we all are. 377 00:19:55,819 --> 00:19:58,780 But no matter how many times we pass the plate around, 378 00:19:58,822 --> 00:20:00,866 I don't think there's anybody in town with that much money 379 00:20:00,908 --> 00:20:03,410 lying around that could fix the faulty roof. 380 00:20:03,452 --> 00:20:07,164 Has anyone offered to donate the work, to help? 381 00:20:08,165 --> 00:20:09,374 Well, few have tried 382 00:20:09,416 --> 00:20:12,669 but it's a bigger job than most can take on. 383 00:20:12,711 --> 00:20:14,546 Yeah, nothing worse than roadblocks 384 00:20:14,588 --> 00:20:16,423 getting in the way of worship. 385 00:20:16,465 --> 00:20:18,008 I know. 386 00:20:18,050 --> 00:20:19,885 I try to make it out to Cedar Rock on Sundays for services. 387 00:20:19,927 --> 00:20:21,303 At least whenever I can. 388 00:20:21,345 --> 00:20:24,306 I've been wanting to get out there, bring Aunt Amy. 389 00:20:24,348 --> 00:20:25,641 Oh, I bet she'd love that. 390 00:20:25,682 --> 00:20:26,642 Yeah. 391 00:20:26,683 --> 00:20:29,353 It's just a shame it's so far. 392 00:20:29,394 --> 00:20:31,480 Hey Maggie, I've been toying with an idea. 393 00:20:31,521 --> 00:20:33,232 I'd really love your help figuring it out. 394 00:20:33,273 --> 00:20:35,025 Yeah. What's going on? 395 00:20:35,067 --> 00:20:36,985 The prayer space that I created in the barn. 396 00:20:37,027 --> 00:20:40,781 Every time I'm there, I just get the sense that 397 00:20:40,822 --> 00:20:42,282 it could be something bigger. 398 00:20:42,324 --> 00:20:44,701 Something that I want to share with others. 399 00:20:44,743 --> 00:20:46,286 Huh. 400 00:20:46,328 --> 00:20:50,207 Well that kind of sounds like you want to start a church here. 401 00:20:50,249 --> 00:20:51,458 But I thought you didn't know 402 00:20:51,500 --> 00:20:53,168 if you'd be even staying that much longer. 403 00:20:53,210 --> 00:20:55,587 Yeah, I don't. But I do need a place to worship. 404 00:20:55,629 --> 00:20:58,382 And my calling is to help other people find the same. 405 00:20:59,633 --> 00:21:01,051 Huh. 406 00:21:02,803 --> 00:21:05,097 How about a cowboy church? 407 00:21:05,138 --> 00:21:06,682 A cowboy church? I've only heard of those. 408 00:21:06,723 --> 00:21:08,225 I've never actually been to once. 409 00:21:08,267 --> 00:21:11,061 Yeah. My aunt and uncle go every Sunday in Oklahoma. 410 00:21:11,103 --> 00:21:12,813 They have them all over the country. 411 00:21:12,854 --> 00:21:13,897 Really? 412 00:21:13,939 --> 00:21:15,065 Yeah. 413 00:21:15,107 --> 00:21:16,441 I heard that they were started at rodeos 414 00:21:16,483 --> 00:21:18,944 because the ranch hands wanted someplace to worship 415 00:21:18,986 --> 00:21:20,779 wherever it is that they were. 416 00:21:20,821 --> 00:21:23,657 You know, it kind of goes hand in hand with ranch life. 417 00:21:23,699 --> 00:21:26,451 Yeah. Traditional church with the rustic vibe. 418 00:21:26,493 --> 00:21:27,661 I like it. That us. 419 00:21:27,703 --> 00:21:28,996 It is. 420 00:21:29,037 --> 00:21:31,373 It reminds me of the impromptu church services 421 00:21:31,415 --> 00:21:33,292 we used to have on Fridays when we were kids. 422 00:21:33,333 --> 00:21:34,293 Remember that? 423 00:21:34,334 --> 00:21:36,295 Yeah, exactly. Of course I do. 424 00:21:36,336 --> 00:21:38,672 Anyway, think about it. 425 00:21:43,385 --> 00:21:44,594 Thank you. 426 00:21:46,471 --> 00:21:48,223 Hey, what are you doing Friday night? 427 00:21:48,265 --> 00:21:53,228 ♪ We should be dancing like angels in the wind ♪ 428 00:21:55,397 --> 00:21:56,898 So, Dad, 429 00:21:56,940 --> 00:21:59,026 we really need to talk about how our meeting with Mason went. 430 00:21:59,067 --> 00:22:00,569 Okay. 431 00:22:00,610 --> 00:22:03,238 Hey Dad, you need help bringing that new trough 432 00:22:03,280 --> 00:22:04,448 to the upper pasture? 433 00:22:04,489 --> 00:22:06,616 Yeah. I'll take you up on that. Let's go. 434 00:22:06,658 --> 00:22:08,535 Dad, you promised us you'd listen. 435 00:22:09,745 --> 00:22:11,496 Fine. I'm listening. 436 00:22:11,538 --> 00:22:12,998 It's not my fault that James is here. 437 00:22:13,040 --> 00:22:14,750 For crying out loud. 438 00:22:15,792 --> 00:22:17,169 Did I interrupt something? 439 00:22:17,210 --> 00:22:18,503 Nah, nothing. 440 00:22:18,545 --> 00:22:21,256 They're just about to tell me their grand plan. 441 00:22:21,298 --> 00:22:24,009 Hey, well you don't have to be so snarky, Willis. 442 00:22:24,051 --> 00:22:25,469 Who's being snarky? 443 00:22:25,510 --> 00:22:27,888 Anyway, we had our meeting with Mason. 444 00:22:27,929 --> 00:22:29,473 Yeah... 445 00:22:29,514 --> 00:22:33,852 And what did the esteemed head of our ranchers' association 446 00:22:33,894 --> 00:22:36,521 have to say to justify his fee? 447 00:22:36,563 --> 00:22:38,023 You know, Mason's sharp. 448 00:22:38,065 --> 00:22:39,483 Plus, I already told you I'm paying for it. 449 00:22:39,524 --> 00:22:41,777 I think it's important we get an objective opinion. 450 00:22:41,818 --> 00:22:43,695 He had us do an overall assessment of the ranch 451 00:22:43,737 --> 00:22:46,114 so we can make more informed decisions. 452 00:22:46,156 --> 00:22:47,949 So, you're paying him all the money, 453 00:22:47,991 --> 00:22:49,493 but you're doing all the work. 454 00:22:50,452 --> 00:22:51,787 Dad, just hear them out. 455 00:22:51,828 --> 00:22:53,580 All right, all right. Shoot. 456 00:22:53,622 --> 00:22:57,501 Thank you. So we think the best way forward, 457 00:22:57,542 --> 00:22:59,252 considering these new minimums we're up against, 458 00:22:59,294 --> 00:23:01,880 is to leverage the farm and start buying up cattle. 459 00:23:01,922 --> 00:23:03,507 But not all at once. 460 00:23:03,548 --> 00:23:05,384 The water fees and other expenses mean 461 00:23:05,425 --> 00:23:06,760 we need to build gradually. 462 00:23:06,802 --> 00:23:09,179 But if we pace it out over 18 months, 463 00:23:09,221 --> 00:23:11,390 we can grow with the herd and be ready 464 00:23:11,431 --> 00:23:12,682 for when these rules kick in. 465 00:23:12,724 --> 00:23:13,975 And we've timed it. 466 00:23:14,017 --> 00:23:15,477 So by the time we get to market, 467 00:23:15,519 --> 00:23:18,313 we've grown to seven fifty head, give or take. 468 00:23:18,355 --> 00:23:21,983 Well, that sounds like a very well thought out plan. 469 00:23:22,025 --> 00:23:23,819 Nice work. 470 00:23:23,860 --> 00:23:25,487 Well good. 471 00:23:25,529 --> 00:23:27,823 We can walk you through the numbers later tonight, 472 00:23:27,864 --> 00:23:29,074 if you like. 473 00:23:29,116 --> 00:23:30,784 And there are a number of cost cutting measures 474 00:23:30,826 --> 00:23:32,411 targeted as well. 475 00:23:32,452 --> 00:23:36,206 That's all terrific, but I'm going to pass for now. 476 00:23:36,248 --> 00:23:38,458 But you really did great work. 477 00:23:39,668 --> 00:23:41,628 What do you mean you're going to pass? 478 00:23:41,670 --> 00:23:44,464 I mean I've taken it under advisement, 479 00:23:44,506 --> 00:23:47,467 but I'm going a different way. 480 00:23:47,509 --> 00:23:49,428 What way are you going? 481 00:23:49,469 --> 00:23:52,305 I'm not at liberty to say right at the moment. 482 00:23:52,347 --> 00:23:55,016 This isn't a game, Dad. This is the family ranch. 483 00:23:55,058 --> 00:23:56,852 And I'm the head of the family ranch. 484 00:23:56,893 --> 00:24:00,188 No, Dad. We all work this land and we all care about it. 485 00:24:00,230 --> 00:24:01,648 I agree, Dad. 486 00:24:01,690 --> 00:24:04,860 Don't let them do all this work for nothing. 487 00:24:04,901 --> 00:24:06,987 Come on. You should tell them about the plan. 488 00:24:08,447 --> 00:24:10,699 What plan? 489 00:24:10,740 --> 00:24:14,077 May I remind you, James, that you are not at liberty 490 00:24:14,119 --> 00:24:15,287 to say anything either. 491 00:24:15,328 --> 00:24:16,705 Yeah, and I want to keep your confidence, 492 00:24:16,746 --> 00:24:21,209 but we also have to move forward together as a family. 493 00:24:23,211 --> 00:24:26,131 Spill it, Willis. Now. 494 00:24:27,549 --> 00:24:30,635 I'm just saying we need to hold off on making decisions 495 00:24:30,677 --> 00:24:32,012 for a little while longer. 496 00:24:32,053 --> 00:24:33,430 But why, Dad? 497 00:24:33,472 --> 00:24:36,433 Janet, honey, you're just going to have to trust me. 498 00:24:36,475 --> 00:24:38,560 Then you should try trusting them too. 499 00:24:39,644 --> 00:24:40,687 Just... 500 00:24:42,355 --> 00:24:43,940 Dad, just tell them about the deal 501 00:24:43,982 --> 00:24:45,525 with Martha and the quarry. 502 00:24:46,902 --> 00:24:49,654 What deal with Martha and the quarry? 503 00:24:50,697 --> 00:24:52,365 I trusted you. 504 00:24:52,407 --> 00:24:54,868 And you can keep trusting me to do what's right by all of us. 505 00:24:54,910 --> 00:24:57,287 So just be up front so we can figure it out. 506 00:25:00,081 --> 00:25:01,416 Fine. 507 00:25:01,458 --> 00:25:04,085 Wait, Martha's selling the quarry? 508 00:25:04,127 --> 00:25:05,462 Because I haven't seen a sign up. 509 00:25:05,504 --> 00:25:08,423 Well that's because there is no sign. 510 00:25:08,465 --> 00:25:11,843 It's a secret deal. Just me and Martha. 511 00:25:11,885 --> 00:25:15,305 We're doing a good old fashioned private land sale. 512 00:25:15,347 --> 00:25:16,348 Yeah. 513 00:25:18,016 --> 00:25:21,728 So you're going to leverage the ranch for a watering hole 514 00:25:21,770 --> 00:25:24,272 that we're going to have to sell most of the herd to pay for. 515 00:25:24,314 --> 00:25:25,482 Well, I wasn't planning 516 00:25:25,524 --> 00:25:27,776 to give you a whole song and dance, but yeah. 517 00:25:27,817 --> 00:25:29,486 We'll divert some funds. 518 00:25:29,528 --> 00:25:31,988 We get the land, which includes the water rights. 519 00:25:32,030 --> 00:25:34,491 Then the Newmans have to pay us for water. 520 00:25:42,666 --> 00:25:44,084 - Dad... - Dad, 521 00:25:44,125 --> 00:25:47,671 You just couldn't wait for the finish line, could you? 522 00:25:47,712 --> 00:25:49,589 We have to reach some kind of consensus here. 523 00:25:49,631 --> 00:25:53,051 You made your decision years ago to leave this place. 524 00:25:53,093 --> 00:25:55,303 Yeah, But I'm here now. So is Janet and Aunt Amy. 525 00:25:55,345 --> 00:25:57,681 So, let us in so we can help. 526 00:25:58,682 --> 00:26:02,435 Well, bottom line. I had a plan. 527 00:26:02,477 --> 00:26:04,729 You're messing it up. 528 00:26:21,162 --> 00:26:24,624 So, uh, where's that cute doctor you're always with? 529 00:26:24,666 --> 00:26:25,875 I'm not always with him. 530 00:26:25,917 --> 00:26:29,796 Really? Would that be such a bad thing? 531 00:26:29,838 --> 00:26:33,091 Honestly, I don't even know anymore. 532 00:26:33,133 --> 00:26:35,343 Okay, well I'm here if you need to talk. 533 00:26:37,470 --> 00:26:39,097 Do you know who that woman is? 534 00:26:40,765 --> 00:26:42,017 The one with Daniel? 535 00:26:42,058 --> 00:26:44,019 I don't know. I've never seen her before. 536 00:26:46,813 --> 00:26:48,481 Looks like a business meeting. 537 00:26:51,026 --> 00:26:53,153 Can I ask why it matters? 538 00:26:54,446 --> 00:26:57,198 I just like to keep my enemies close and all that. 539 00:26:58,241 --> 00:27:00,160 Thanks for the coffee. 540 00:27:00,201 --> 00:27:01,661 Yeah. 541 00:27:22,223 --> 00:27:24,893 Hey Sherry, please come in. 542 00:27:24,934 --> 00:27:26,811 I hope I'm not disturbing you. 543 00:27:26,853 --> 00:27:28,980 No, no, of course not. Not at all. 544 00:27:33,360 --> 00:27:36,196 What's going on in here? 545 00:27:36,237 --> 00:27:39,491 It looks so cute all of a sudden. 546 00:27:39,532 --> 00:27:42,118 Oh, well, I thought I'd turn it into a little bit 547 00:27:42,160 --> 00:27:44,329 of a prayer space, you know, where the ranch hands 548 00:27:44,371 --> 00:27:46,289 and the family could come worship. 549 00:27:46,331 --> 00:27:48,750 Wait, so then you'll be preaching here? 550 00:27:48,792 --> 00:27:50,210 So does that mean you're staying? 551 00:27:50,251 --> 00:27:51,711 Well, I'm here for now. 552 00:27:55,340 --> 00:27:57,300 I was looking for you because I was wondering 553 00:27:57,342 --> 00:27:59,511 what you know about this quarry business. 554 00:27:59,552 --> 00:28:01,846 Nathan overheard Miss Amy saying something about 555 00:28:01,888 --> 00:28:03,682 Red Oak buying the land? 556 00:28:03,723 --> 00:28:05,016 Well if I can ask, 557 00:28:05,058 --> 00:28:06,518 I'd like you and Nathan to keep this confidential, 558 00:28:06,559 --> 00:28:08,812 but that is the plan on the table. 559 00:28:08,853 --> 00:28:12,565 Wow. That would end a lot of drama. 560 00:28:12,607 --> 00:28:13,983 How do you mean? 561 00:28:14,025 --> 00:28:15,652 The Hamiltons and the Newmans have been trying 562 00:28:15,694 --> 00:28:17,237 to get that land from the Winstones 563 00:28:17,278 --> 00:28:19,781 since they bought it from the town. 564 00:28:19,823 --> 00:28:23,618 Right. See, I only remember bits and pieces. 565 00:28:23,660 --> 00:28:26,079 I had already left for Chicago by then. 566 00:28:26,121 --> 00:28:28,665 The fight went cold about 10 years ago 567 00:28:28,707 --> 00:28:31,751 when Martha finally had a sit down with your dad and Henry. 568 00:28:31,793 --> 00:28:35,171 And that's when she told them she was in control of the land 569 00:28:35,213 --> 00:28:37,924 and she was tired of dealing with their constant lobbying 570 00:28:37,966 --> 00:28:40,385 and bickering and that's when the water rights 571 00:28:40,427 --> 00:28:43,096 were split evenly between them, with even rent. 572 00:28:43,138 --> 00:28:45,223 I wonder what's changed since then? 573 00:28:46,057 --> 00:28:49,185 I'm guessing it has to do with Henry's passing. 574 00:28:49,227 --> 00:28:52,272 Your dad took it as a bit of a reset button. 575 00:28:52,313 --> 00:28:54,315 Yeah, it makes sense. 576 00:28:54,357 --> 00:28:56,443 Dad's been talking with Martha a lot more recently. 577 00:28:56,484 --> 00:28:58,778 Back to his old lobbying ways, I guess. 578 00:29:00,238 --> 00:29:01,990 Only this time it's working. 579 00:29:07,954 --> 00:29:08,997 We did it. 580 00:29:09,038 --> 00:29:10,874 Hallelujah. 581 00:29:11,541 --> 00:29:12,876 Hey, what did I miss? 582 00:29:12,917 --> 00:29:15,462 Oh, just your average Hamilton miracle. 583 00:29:15,503 --> 00:29:16,838 Dad skipped dessert. 584 00:29:17,881 --> 00:29:19,424 Even better. 585 00:29:19,466 --> 00:29:20,967 He agreed to let us come with him to negotiate with Martha. 586 00:29:21,009 --> 00:29:22,218 Really? No kidding. 587 00:29:22,260 --> 00:29:24,804 No, I guess he realized that his secret 588 00:29:24,846 --> 00:29:27,015 wasn't doing anybody any good. 589 00:29:27,056 --> 00:29:28,183 Well cheers to that. 590 00:29:28,224 --> 00:29:29,517 So do you think he's forgiven me 591 00:29:29,559 --> 00:29:30,977 for letting the cat out of the bag? 592 00:29:31,019 --> 00:29:32,395 I wouldn't count on that just yet. 593 00:29:32,437 --> 00:29:35,148 It wasn't so much an enthusiastic invitation as a... 594 00:29:35,190 --> 00:29:37,525 Begrudging acceptance. 595 00:29:37,567 --> 00:29:38,985 He's still pretty ticked, right. 596 00:29:39,027 --> 00:29:41,279 Well I'm not surprised. 597 00:29:41,321 --> 00:29:43,323 I just couldn't stand by and let you two 598 00:29:43,364 --> 00:29:44,824 do all that work in vain. 599 00:29:44,866 --> 00:29:45,909 It wasn't right. 600 00:29:45,950 --> 00:29:47,452 I'll say. 601 00:29:47,494 --> 00:29:48,995 I can't tell you how much it means 602 00:29:49,037 --> 00:29:51,414 to have you both here lending your eyes and ears, 603 00:29:51,456 --> 00:29:52,832 your strong backs. 604 00:29:52,874 --> 00:29:54,334 You're really making a difference. 605 00:29:54,375 --> 00:29:56,628 Of course. You can't do this all on your own. 606 00:29:56,669 --> 00:30:01,966 Yeah, especially with Willis being Willis. 607 00:30:02,008 --> 00:30:04,093 But tonight, we wore him down. 608 00:30:04,135 --> 00:30:05,094 Mm-hmm 609 00:30:06,471 --> 00:30:07,639 There's hope for him yet. He did the right thing. 610 00:30:07,680 --> 00:30:09,057 Yeah. 611 00:30:09,098 --> 00:30:10,433 Well, Lord knows what else he's been keeping from us. 612 00:30:10,475 --> 00:30:12,310 Let's just enjoy the moment. 613 00:30:16,105 --> 00:30:17,982 You still got pie left? 614 00:30:18,024 --> 00:30:20,735 I do. I think. Yes I do. In the fridge. 615 00:30:20,777 --> 00:30:22,529 Three plates coming up. 616 00:30:29,202 --> 00:30:31,913 The last time I saw a movie here, 617 00:30:31,955 --> 00:30:34,582 robots were out to annihilate the planet Mars. 618 00:30:34,624 --> 00:30:37,502 Oh, so a big award winner. 619 00:30:38,545 --> 00:30:39,754 No, but it was awesome. 620 00:30:41,172 --> 00:30:43,258 Looks like it's time 621 00:30:43,299 --> 00:30:45,134 we decommissioned these rust buckets... 622 00:30:45,176 --> 00:30:47,345 Permanently. 623 00:30:47,387 --> 00:30:49,848 Wow. That was really good. 624 00:30:52,600 --> 00:30:55,770 Here all night to embarrass myself. 625 00:30:55,812 --> 00:30:57,105 Great. 626 00:30:58,565 --> 00:31:00,859 So how goes the drama with the ranch? 627 00:31:02,610 --> 00:31:04,320 Let's just say it's dramatic. 628 00:31:05,655 --> 00:31:07,407 I shared my father's secret with the family, 629 00:31:07,448 --> 00:31:08,575 created a little bit of a mess. 630 00:31:08,616 --> 00:31:09,576 Oh boy. 631 00:31:09,617 --> 00:31:10,618 Yeah. 632 00:31:11,744 --> 00:31:13,079 Sometimes I don't really understand 633 00:31:13,121 --> 00:31:14,747 his outlook on the world. 634 00:31:16,624 --> 00:31:18,668 Yeah, my mom's kind of like that. 635 00:31:18,710 --> 00:31:20,545 When I told her I was opening the cafe, 636 00:31:20,587 --> 00:31:23,298 she just sent me a whole bunch of articles on how hard it is 637 00:31:23,339 --> 00:31:25,508 to keep a restaurant open in this economy. 638 00:31:26,509 --> 00:31:27,594 So helpful. 639 00:31:27,635 --> 00:31:29,470 So helpful. 640 00:31:29,512 --> 00:31:31,806 I was like, Thanks, Mom, did you forget the part 641 00:31:31,848 --> 00:31:34,142 where I'm moving back to Crossroad Springs? 642 00:31:34,183 --> 00:31:35,685 Thought you'd be happy. 643 00:31:35,727 --> 00:31:37,061 I'm sure she'd say she was just trying 644 00:31:37,103 --> 00:31:38,688 to help and that she loves you. 645 00:31:38,730 --> 00:31:39,939 I know, I know. 646 00:31:39,981 --> 00:31:41,941 It was very sweet and I am happy to be closer. 647 00:31:41,983 --> 00:31:45,236 It's just, I could use a little less worry. 648 00:31:47,697 --> 00:31:48,948 Uh! It's starting! 649 00:31:52,994 --> 00:31:54,162 You go. 650 00:32:04,797 --> 00:32:07,133 Janet... 651 00:32:07,175 --> 00:32:09,260 Can we please talk for a second? 652 00:32:09,302 --> 00:32:11,095 My schedule is back to back today. 653 00:32:11,137 --> 00:32:12,555 Did I do something wrong? 654 00:32:12,597 --> 00:32:14,974 because I would never want to hurt you. 655 00:32:15,016 --> 00:32:16,476 It's nothing. I'm fine. 656 00:32:16,517 --> 00:32:18,311 You're fine? You're not fine. 657 00:32:18,353 --> 00:32:20,229 You've been avoiding me for days. 658 00:32:20,271 --> 00:32:23,608 Please just tell me what I did wrong. 659 00:32:25,735 --> 00:32:28,196 Look, I just think we should pick things up 660 00:32:28,237 --> 00:32:30,782 when there's more certainty in our lives. 661 00:32:30,823 --> 00:32:33,534 More, more certainty? 662 00:32:35,411 --> 00:32:37,121 Is this about my fellowship? 663 00:32:37,163 --> 00:32:39,707 If you're leaving for the city, 664 00:32:39,749 --> 00:32:41,459 I'm not sure that we should invest anymore in this. 665 00:32:41,501 --> 00:32:44,045 Janet, I haven't even decided 666 00:32:44,087 --> 00:32:45,880 whether I would take this job or not. 667 00:32:45,922 --> 00:32:47,882 Let alone leave anytime soon. 668 00:32:47,924 --> 00:32:49,550 But still, you're in that stage of your career 669 00:32:49,592 --> 00:32:51,177 where you don't really know where you might end up. 670 00:32:51,219 --> 00:32:54,639 Aren't you too? I mean, why can't we be in it together? 671 00:32:54,681 --> 00:32:55,974 I do know what I want. 672 00:32:56,015 --> 00:32:57,517 And what's that exactly? 673 00:32:57,558 --> 00:33:00,770 I'm going to stay in Crossroad Springs. 674 00:33:00,812 --> 00:33:03,231 My family needs me. This is where I belong. 675 00:33:05,149 --> 00:33:08,528 Okay, so now I know where you stand. 676 00:33:09,654 --> 00:33:10,989 Paging Dr. Randall to reception 677 00:33:11,030 --> 00:33:12,949 Dr. Randall to reception. 678 00:33:14,283 --> 00:33:15,743 I got to go. 679 00:33:15,785 --> 00:33:21,582 But don't write me off as gone when I'm right here. 680 00:33:22,625 --> 00:33:24,502 I want to be with you. 681 00:33:46,983 --> 00:33:48,651 Oh, hey guys. Over here. 682 00:33:50,111 --> 00:33:52,655 That is a long drive from Cedar Rock. 683 00:33:52,697 --> 00:33:54,490 Gorgeous drive though. 684 00:33:55,324 --> 00:33:58,619 And Pastor Price is always so happy when we come. 685 00:33:58,661 --> 00:34:00,163 It was great to see him. 686 00:34:00,204 --> 00:34:01,914 He's got quite the church up there. 687 00:34:01,956 --> 00:34:03,624 Yeah, lots of young people. 688 00:34:03,666 --> 00:34:04,876 Oh, it's so nice to see. 689 00:34:04,917 --> 00:34:06,252 If you don't have the youth, 690 00:34:06,294 --> 00:34:07,879 where's the future of the church? 691 00:34:07,920 --> 00:34:09,047 It's true. Please. 692 00:34:09,088 --> 00:34:10,715 It's a beautiful community. 693 00:34:10,757 --> 00:34:12,383 He's doing something really special up there. 694 00:34:12,425 --> 00:34:14,302 Yeah. It's a shame Willis couldn't come. 695 00:34:14,343 --> 00:34:15,762 Oh he could have. 696 00:34:15,803 --> 00:34:17,930 He's just too busy giving us all the silent treatment. 697 00:34:19,599 --> 00:34:21,184 He is who he is. 698 00:34:21,225 --> 00:34:23,311 Yep, a curmudgeon. 699 00:34:24,604 --> 00:34:26,856 So happy you have Sunday brunch now. 700 00:34:26,898 --> 00:34:28,483 Yeah, I figured we'd try it out. 701 00:34:28,524 --> 00:34:29,859 Oh it's so terrific. 702 00:34:29,901 --> 00:34:31,944 You know, in case people haven't been telling you, 703 00:34:31,986 --> 00:34:34,280 this place adds a lot to our town. 704 00:34:34,322 --> 00:34:36,032 It's the perfect meeting spot. 705 00:34:36,074 --> 00:34:38,534 That's so sweet of you to say. 706 00:34:38,576 --> 00:34:41,913 So I heard James installed a new light fixture. 707 00:34:41,954 --> 00:34:43,623 Can I see it? 708 00:34:43,664 --> 00:34:45,041 You want to see the light fixture? 709 00:34:45,083 --> 00:34:48,252 Mm-hmm. I'm huge into decor. 710 00:34:48,294 --> 00:34:49,712 Yeah, it's right over there. 711 00:34:49,754 --> 00:34:50,838 We'll be right back. 712 00:34:55,843 --> 00:34:57,887 Okay, well here it is. 713 00:34:57,929 --> 00:35:00,181 Actually I just wanted to talk to you alone for a second. 714 00:35:00,223 --> 00:35:01,724 Oh, that makes more sense. 715 00:35:01,766 --> 00:35:04,727 Yeah, I don't want James all up in my romance business. 716 00:35:04,769 --> 00:35:06,938 Oh, this just got a lot more interesting. 717 00:35:06,979 --> 00:35:08,314 Yeah. 718 00:35:08,356 --> 00:35:09,482 Okay. 719 00:35:09,524 --> 00:35:11,734 I just need some woman to woman advice. 720 00:35:11,776 --> 00:35:14,278 Yeah. Okay. I'll do my best. 721 00:35:14,320 --> 00:35:15,947 I'm assuming this is about Dr. Randall? 722 00:35:15,988 --> 00:35:17,573 Yeah, I'm a bit thrown because 723 00:35:17,615 --> 00:35:19,867 he's thinking of finishing the rest of his cardiac fellowship 724 00:35:19,909 --> 00:35:21,327 at a hospital in the city. 725 00:35:21,369 --> 00:35:23,037 Oh boy. 726 00:35:23,079 --> 00:35:24,872 Yeah. And I really like him and 727 00:35:24,914 --> 00:35:27,166 I, I thought that we were going somewhere good 728 00:35:27,208 --> 00:35:28,501 but now... 729 00:35:28,543 --> 00:35:29,794 But now you think you're headed towards heartbreak. 730 00:35:29,836 --> 00:35:31,254 Exactly. 731 00:35:31,295 --> 00:35:33,381 Got it. Okay. 732 00:35:34,507 --> 00:35:36,300 Well, what are your instincts? 733 00:35:36,342 --> 00:35:38,136 Well, my gut's telling me to run. 734 00:35:38,177 --> 00:35:41,973 I've just been avoiding him, but it's uh, not helping. 735 00:35:42,014 --> 00:35:46,018 Yeah. Okay. Well, one, that's a little bit of teenage behavior 736 00:35:46,060 --> 00:35:48,688 and two, I'm guessing he saw right through that. 737 00:35:48,729 --> 00:35:51,440 Yeah, he did. But I don't really know what to say. 738 00:35:51,482 --> 00:35:52,942 You know, I'm more of a science person 739 00:35:52,984 --> 00:35:55,153 and less of a words person. 740 00:35:55,194 --> 00:35:58,823 All right, well why not just tell him how you feel. 741 00:35:58,865 --> 00:36:00,283 You care about him 742 00:36:00,324 --> 00:36:02,326 and you're worried you're going to lose him. 743 00:36:02,368 --> 00:36:04,579 Face up to it. Simple. 744 00:36:04,620 --> 00:36:07,748 Yeah, long distance isn't really that simple. 745 00:36:07,790 --> 00:36:09,834 Well, that's fair. 746 00:36:09,876 --> 00:36:13,796 You know, James and I went to a drive-in on Friday night. 747 00:36:14,672 --> 00:36:16,591 But he lives in Chicago. 748 00:36:16,632 --> 00:36:18,009 Right. 749 00:36:18,050 --> 00:36:19,468 Right... 750 00:36:20,678 --> 00:36:22,096 Twinsies. 751 00:36:30,438 --> 00:36:32,607 Oh, I should have realized they'd be concerned. 752 00:36:33,649 --> 00:36:35,818 Must've been a real light bulb moment for Sherry 753 00:36:35,860 --> 00:36:37,987 and Nathan when your dad fell off that horse. 754 00:36:38,029 --> 00:36:40,323 Realizing he's not invincible. 755 00:36:40,364 --> 00:36:41,991 And I think not replacing the foreman 756 00:36:42,033 --> 00:36:45,036 sends some mixed messages to the rest of the staff. 757 00:36:45,077 --> 00:36:47,788 And now with you here, they must be wondering 758 00:36:47,830 --> 00:36:50,041 what on earth is going on. 759 00:36:51,459 --> 00:36:52,668 Yeah, I have to admit, 760 00:36:52,710 --> 00:36:55,463 I've been wondering a bit about that myself. 761 00:36:55,504 --> 00:36:57,548 Oh, how so? 762 00:36:59,300 --> 00:37:00,885 Well, I've just been spending 763 00:37:00,927 --> 00:37:02,887 so much of my life building it in Chicago. 764 00:37:02,929 --> 00:37:06,140 I haven't been thinking about the ranch and my future in it. 765 00:37:09,602 --> 00:37:12,230 You're in a blessed position, James. 766 00:37:12,271 --> 00:37:14,774 You have choice. 767 00:37:14,815 --> 00:37:17,485 It was pretty cut and dried when my parents passed. 768 00:37:17,526 --> 00:37:20,529 Thankfully, Willis took over. 769 00:37:21,739 --> 00:37:24,200 Mom and Dad did divide the ranch at equal share 770 00:37:24,242 --> 00:37:27,912 but when you and Janet came, we are now all the same. 771 00:37:28,788 --> 00:37:29,997 What about you? 772 00:37:30,039 --> 00:37:31,999 Me? 773 00:37:32,041 --> 00:37:36,295 Well, there is always to be a place for me here. 774 00:37:43,094 --> 00:37:45,471 I want to be a part of this. 775 00:37:47,181 --> 00:37:49,225 I do, Aunt Amy. I want to be a part 776 00:37:49,267 --> 00:37:51,560 of the vision of the future while everyone's still here. 777 00:37:52,603 --> 00:37:54,689 I just don't know what that looks like. 778 00:37:57,441 --> 00:37:58,985 Why don't we deal with 779 00:37:59,026 --> 00:38:01,862 the Martha Winstone situation first and go from there. Huh? 780 00:38:01,904 --> 00:38:03,114 Fair enough. 781 00:38:10,788 --> 00:38:13,040 I just think we all need to be on the same page. 782 00:38:13,082 --> 00:38:15,084 Well, there's only one page. 783 00:38:15,126 --> 00:38:17,044 Martha's going to sell us the land. 784 00:38:17,086 --> 00:38:19,463 She said she would. It's a pretty short page. 785 00:38:20,589 --> 00:38:23,551 But what did you and Martha discuss about terms? 786 00:38:23,592 --> 00:38:24,802 Does she want to involve the bank? 787 00:38:24,844 --> 00:38:27,263 No banks. You let me deal with that. 788 00:38:27,305 --> 00:38:30,016 Look, Martha and I go back a long way. 789 00:38:30,057 --> 00:38:31,517 She's on her own. 790 00:38:31,559 --> 00:38:34,145 She's older, and tired of dealing with this water issue. 791 00:38:34,186 --> 00:38:36,480 She wants it settled, for good. 792 00:38:45,114 --> 00:38:47,116 This is a good thing. 793 00:38:48,868 --> 00:38:49,827 Willis. 794 00:38:49,869 --> 00:38:51,245 Hi Martha. 795 00:38:51,287 --> 00:38:54,040 Well as promised, here's my family. 796 00:38:54,081 --> 00:38:55,666 You remember my sister Amy. 797 00:38:55,708 --> 00:38:58,669 And those are my kids, James and Janet. 798 00:38:58,711 --> 00:39:02,465 I remember you picking from my raspberry bush. 799 00:39:02,506 --> 00:39:05,551 You, I don't remember so much. 800 00:39:05,593 --> 00:39:07,720 That's because I'm the perfect child. 801 00:39:07,762 --> 00:39:10,765 Ah, you got a funny one there Willis. 802 00:39:10,806 --> 00:39:12,641 It's really nice to see you, Martha. 803 00:39:12,683 --> 00:39:14,101 Thank you for this. 804 00:39:14,143 --> 00:39:16,604 Yeah, I told them about our arrangement. 805 00:39:16,645 --> 00:39:20,649 They wanted to come by in person and express their gratitude. 806 00:39:20,691 --> 00:39:23,402 I see. Well about that. 807 00:39:23,444 --> 00:39:25,946 I've had a bit of a change of heart. 808 00:39:27,156 --> 00:39:28,324 What do you mean? 809 00:39:28,366 --> 00:39:31,535 Like about the terms of the deal or... 810 00:39:31,577 --> 00:39:36,332 I mean the actual deal itself. 811 00:39:36,374 --> 00:39:40,795 Here's the name of my lawyer, Elsa Hubbard. 812 00:39:40,836 --> 00:39:44,090 You'll have to go through her from now on. 813 00:39:44,131 --> 00:39:45,257 Martha... 814 00:39:46,675 --> 00:39:48,135 We're friends. 815 00:39:48,177 --> 00:39:49,970 Now we've been talking about this for years. 816 00:39:50,012 --> 00:39:52,640 And we both know that Eugene wants that land 817 00:39:52,681 --> 00:39:53,974 to join with ours. 818 00:39:54,016 --> 00:39:56,685 And I promised him that I'd give you a fair price. 819 00:39:56,727 --> 00:39:58,270 I'm sorry Willis. 820 00:39:58,312 --> 00:40:02,191 I'm just unburdening myself of this entire ordeal. 821 00:40:02,233 --> 00:40:04,735 Unburdening yourself. 822 00:40:04,777 --> 00:40:07,154 What, of me? 823 00:40:07,196 --> 00:40:10,658 Perhaps, perhaps not. 824 00:40:10,699 --> 00:40:12,368 Just give her a call 825 00:40:12,410 --> 00:40:16,038 and you'll see that she's ready to talk turkey. 826 00:40:17,123 --> 00:40:18,916 I'm sorry Willis. 827 00:40:21,252 --> 00:40:22,920 Well that went great. 828 00:40:22,962 --> 00:40:24,839 Yeah, you could say that again. 829 00:40:49,447 --> 00:40:50,614 Oh no.