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[music] 2 00:00:04,400 --> 00:00:19,331 ? 3 00:00:19,336 --> 00:00:25,713 ? 4 00:00:37,975 --> 00:00:39,025 [Aunt Amy] Hey! 5 00:00:39,026 --> 00:00:41,895 You look like you've had an eventful day. 6 00:00:41,896 --> 00:00:43,022 How was it out there? 7 00:00:43,023 --> 00:00:44,439 Well, nothing big to report, 8 00:00:44,440 --> 00:00:47,109 but work in the back 40's coming along. 9 00:00:47,151 --> 00:00:48,944 Well, that's good to hear. 10 00:00:48,986 --> 00:00:50,529 I have an update. 11 00:00:50,571 --> 00:00:53,032 I just talked to Mason and he had plenty to say 12 00:00:53,033 --> 00:00:55,116 about getting ready for our herd expansion. 13 00:00:55,117 --> 00:00:56,659 He thinks we need to get our ducks... 14 00:00:56,660 --> 00:00:57,710 Willis Hamilton! 15 00:00:57,745 --> 00:00:58,871 What? 16 00:00:58,913 --> 00:01:00,247 Where are you going? 17 00:01:00,248 --> 00:01:01,873 I'm in the middle of telling you what needs to happen 18 00:01:01,874 --> 00:01:03,000 on our ranch. 19 00:01:03,001 --> 00:01:04,292 I'm sure you've got it all under control. 20 00:01:04,293 --> 00:01:05,920 I need to wash up now. 21 00:01:05,961 --> 00:01:09,423 Some of us are in the doing phase of the process. 22 00:01:09,465 --> 00:01:11,592 Well, what exactly do you mean by that? 23 00:01:11,634 --> 00:01:14,386 Well, I'm doing my part and you're doing yours. 24 00:01:14,428 --> 00:01:15,554 That's all. 25 00:01:15,596 --> 00:01:17,556 Now, that kind of sounds like my part 26 00:01:17,598 --> 00:01:19,058 isn't worth much in your eyes. 27 00:01:19,100 --> 00:01:22,937 My eyes said nothing of the kind, Amy. 28 00:01:22,978 --> 00:01:24,772 Then let me finish my thoughts 29 00:01:24,773 --> 00:01:26,106 and talk this through with you. 30 00:01:26,107 --> 00:01:29,068 I've been in the sun all day. 31 00:01:29,110 --> 00:01:31,821 I'm tired. I'm full of mud. 32 00:01:31,862 --> 00:01:34,198 I need a shower and a lie down. 33 00:01:56,679 --> 00:01:58,764 Mama. Daddy. 34 00:01:58,806 --> 00:02:00,616 I hope you can see that we're trying. 35 00:02:00,641 --> 00:02:03,602 Lord knows we are both trying. 36 00:02:06,689 --> 00:02:10,860 God, you made us family. 37 00:02:10,901 --> 00:02:15,281 Help us to act like one, even when it's hard. 38 00:02:17,491 --> 00:02:19,201 Amen. 39 00:02:33,215 --> 00:02:35,467 Thank you so much for your help, Sherry. 40 00:02:35,509 --> 00:02:37,428 No problem. 41 00:02:38,163 --> 00:02:41,181 [Lewis] Can I get you anything? 42 00:02:41,182 --> 00:02:43,642 Uh, a water would be great. Thank you. 43 00:02:43,684 --> 00:02:44,768 [Lewis] Sure. 44 00:02:46,520 --> 00:02:48,314 Hey, how's your arm? 45 00:02:48,355 --> 00:02:51,483 Uh, not getting as much rest as Tina would like. 46 00:02:51,525 --> 00:02:52,905 Thanks to that little fella. 47 00:02:54,028 --> 00:02:56,655 Uh, I remember those years with my kids. 48 00:02:56,697 --> 00:02:58,866 There is no rest for the weary. 49 00:02:58,908 --> 00:03:00,242 [Lewis chuckles] 50 00:03:00,243 --> 00:03:02,410 No, but I do think my arm's getting a bit better. 51 00:03:02,411 --> 00:03:04,079 Well, that's a relief. 52 00:03:04,080 --> 00:03:06,372 I mean we could sure use your help around here. 53 00:03:06,373 --> 00:03:08,876 I thought Nathan hired a temporary hand. 54 00:03:08,918 --> 00:03:11,587 He's not as quick off the draw like you. 55 00:03:11,629 --> 00:03:15,841 So I'm, not getting my hours cut? 56 00:03:15,883 --> 00:03:18,219 Far from it. 57 00:03:18,260 --> 00:03:20,054 Well, that's a relief. 58 00:03:20,055 --> 00:03:21,971 You know, when you don't have a whole lot to do, 59 00:03:21,972 --> 00:03:23,932 worry starts swimming around in your mind. 60 00:03:23,933 --> 00:03:28,145 There is absolutely nothing for you to be worried about. 61 00:03:28,187 --> 00:03:31,774 You have proven your worth in the short time you've been here. 62 00:03:31,815 --> 00:03:35,361 Plus, Aunt Amy and Janet would be so sad 63 00:03:35,402 --> 00:03:37,696 if this little guy moved off the ranch. 64 00:03:37,738 --> 00:03:39,573 We all would. 65 00:03:39,574 --> 00:03:41,407 Well, it's good to know we're wanted. 66 00:03:41,408 --> 00:03:42,576 Speaking of which, 67 00:03:42,577 --> 00:03:43,910 I should probably get this little guy fed. 68 00:03:43,911 --> 00:03:46,747 If I don't, he's going to start yelling very soon. 69 00:03:46,789 --> 00:03:48,874 Yeah. Just as well. 70 00:03:48,916 --> 00:03:52,211 I have to wrap my head around these children's activities 71 00:03:52,253 --> 00:03:54,046 for the Easter celebration. 72 00:03:54,088 --> 00:03:56,465 You know, I could help, if you like. 73 00:03:56,507 --> 00:03:57,758 Really? 74 00:03:57,759 --> 00:03:59,217 Yeah, I went to Sunday school every week 75 00:03:59,218 --> 00:04:00,594 as a kid back in Indiana. 76 00:04:00,595 --> 00:04:02,136 I remember all the fun games we played. 77 00:04:02,137 --> 00:04:03,597 That's amazing. 78 00:04:03,598 --> 00:04:05,098 Okay, I'm going to come by tomorrow 79 00:04:05,099 --> 00:04:06,558 and we're going to make a plan. 80 00:04:06,600 --> 00:04:08,519 You're a life saver. 81 00:04:14,358 --> 00:04:15,901 You hear that? 82 00:04:15,943 --> 00:04:17,987 Your daddy's a life saver. 83 00:04:29,164 --> 00:04:30,374 Hey. 84 00:04:31,500 --> 00:04:32,918 How you doing? 85 00:04:34,128 --> 00:04:36,213 Uh, doing all right, doing all right. 86 00:04:36,255 --> 00:04:38,299 I'm a little beat, but, you know. 87 00:04:38,340 --> 00:04:40,426 Well, that is understandable. 88 00:04:40,427 --> 00:04:42,677 You were out last night helping mama deliver her calf. 89 00:04:42,678 --> 00:04:43,720 How did that go? 90 00:04:43,721 --> 00:04:45,180 Good. Everybody's healthy. 91 00:04:45,222 --> 00:04:46,307 -Good. -Yeah. 92 00:04:46,348 --> 00:04:48,767 But I was out there till about 4:00 AM 93 00:04:48,809 --> 00:04:53,772 Oh, James, you've been working so hard on the ranch lately. 94 00:04:53,814 --> 00:04:57,609 How are you feeling about your upcoming sermon? 95 00:04:57,651 --> 00:05:00,404 It is, uh, it's coming along. 96 00:05:00,405 --> 00:05:03,406 Look, I know everybody's doing their best 97 00:05:03,407 --> 00:05:04,825 to get the word out there. 98 00:05:04,826 --> 00:05:06,659 I just really want our cowboy church to be a place that 99 00:05:06,660 --> 00:05:10,122 people can count on, especially for worship. 100 00:05:11,665 --> 00:05:16,295 I think people know they can count on it, James. 101 00:05:16,337 --> 00:05:19,465 And it's going to be something very, very special. 102 00:05:19,466 --> 00:05:21,507 People in Crossroad Springs have been praying 103 00:05:21,508 --> 00:05:25,137 for a place like this, especially at Easter. 104 00:05:25,138 --> 00:05:26,220 [footsteps approaching] 105 00:05:26,221 --> 00:05:27,473 -Janet! -Hi. 106 00:05:27,474 --> 00:05:28,848 [Aunt Amy] Where have you been hiding? 107 00:05:28,849 --> 00:05:30,642 I was just helping out with Thomas. 108 00:05:30,684 --> 00:05:33,103 He is such a little smudgy wudgie. 109 00:05:33,145 --> 00:05:34,480 Smudgy wudgie? 110 00:05:34,521 --> 00:05:36,857 Yes, James. That is the medical term. 111 00:05:36,899 --> 00:05:38,400 [they chuckle] 112 00:05:38,401 --> 00:05:40,526 How are your plans coming for the big Easter celebration? 113 00:05:40,527 --> 00:05:42,070 The whole clinic's talking about it. 114 00:05:42,071 --> 00:05:44,823 Oh, people at the clinic, are they going to come? 115 00:05:44,865 --> 00:05:47,159 The clinic, the cafe, the Feed and Seed. 116 00:05:47,201 --> 00:05:48,701 The whole town's abuzz, James. 117 00:05:48,702 --> 00:05:51,412 [Janet] That's what happens when you get the word out. 118 00:05:55,084 --> 00:05:56,960 What? What's wrong? 119 00:05:58,587 --> 00:06:00,672 Uh, nothing, nothing. 120 00:06:00,714 --> 00:06:03,175 I, I think I'm just going to feel a lot better 121 00:06:03,217 --> 00:06:06,303 when I get a few details ironed out. 122 00:06:07,054 --> 00:06:10,140 Well, lean on us. We can help. 123 00:06:10,182 --> 00:06:12,101 We certainly can. 124 00:06:13,769 --> 00:06:14,895 Well, thank you. 125 00:06:14,896 --> 00:06:16,604 I think the biggest thing on my mind is 126 00:06:16,605 --> 00:06:17,898 getting the barn fixed up. 127 00:06:17,899 --> 00:06:19,732 Have you talked to Lewis? Have you seen him? 128 00:06:19,733 --> 00:06:21,150 His arm is healing really well. 129 00:06:21,151 --> 00:06:23,028 He should be up and running in no time. 130 00:06:23,070 --> 00:06:24,321 Great. 131 00:06:24,322 --> 00:06:26,614 Hey, why don't I organize some kids' activities? 132 00:06:26,615 --> 00:06:28,909 [Aunt Amy] Yes! You can work with Sherry. 133 00:06:28,951 --> 00:06:32,204 And I can ask Maggie to help with food. 134 00:06:32,246 --> 00:06:34,706 Tulips are up. Ferns are out. 135 00:06:34,707 --> 00:06:36,958 We can make beautiful flower arrangements. 136 00:06:36,959 --> 00:06:39,627 This is starting to remind me of when we would get ready 137 00:06:39,628 --> 00:06:41,213 for Easter when we were little. 138 00:06:41,255 --> 00:06:45,926 Oh, I miss those days when we were all together. 139 00:06:45,968 --> 00:06:51,098 You two were so full of wonder and curiosity about Easter. 140 00:06:51,140 --> 00:06:52,641 You... 141 00:06:52,683 --> 00:06:56,395 You used to talk Miss Linda's ear off at Sunday school. 142 00:06:56,437 --> 00:06:58,564 She was so patient with you. 143 00:06:58,605 --> 00:07:00,607 You asked so many questions 144 00:07:00,649 --> 00:07:02,651 and she answered every single one. 145 00:07:02,693 --> 00:07:04,111 -She was the best. -Mm-hmm. 146 00:07:04,112 --> 00:07:06,320 And I think that's when I finally started connecting 147 00:07:06,321 --> 00:07:08,407 with the teachings in a meaningful way. 148 00:07:08,449 --> 00:07:11,410 Well, we knew you had a calling even back then. 149 00:07:12,024 --> 00:07:17,623 Thank you. I really don't think I could do this without you. 150 00:07:17,624 --> 00:07:19,126 I really don't think you could. 151 00:07:19,168 --> 00:07:20,961 [they laugh] 152 00:07:22,171 --> 00:07:24,756 Now I insist that you go get some sleep. 153 00:07:24,798 --> 00:07:26,216 [Aunt Amy] But remember, 154 00:07:26,258 --> 00:07:29,178 the Ranchers' Association meeting is at three tomorrow. 155 00:07:29,179 --> 00:07:30,178 Okay? 156 00:07:30,179 --> 00:07:31,513 I wouldn't miss it. 157 00:07:55,329 --> 00:07:58,499 [Mason] And the Feed and Seeds' annual plant exchange 158 00:07:58,540 --> 00:08:00,501 is this Saturday. 159 00:08:00,542 --> 00:08:03,670 Now, switching gears to ongoing business. 160 00:08:03,671 --> 00:08:05,755 I'll give the floor to Tucker Barrett from the 161 00:08:05,756 --> 00:08:07,506 Small Ranchers' Lobby Committee. 162 00:08:07,508 --> 00:08:08,592 Tucker. 163 00:08:14,389 --> 00:08:15,807 Thank you Mason. 164 00:08:15,849 --> 00:08:17,267 Hey folks. 165 00:08:17,268 --> 00:08:19,560 As you all know, I spoke to the state administrator 166 00:08:19,561 --> 00:08:21,688 about these beef quotas. 167 00:08:21,730 --> 00:08:25,859 I had made our case that 750 head is an unfair threshold 168 00:08:25,901 --> 00:08:27,528 for us small ranchers. 169 00:08:27,529 --> 00:08:30,071 [Tucker] I'd also told them that we're the heart and soul 170 00:08:30,072 --> 00:08:31,823 of America's beef industry 171 00:08:31,824 --> 00:08:33,699 and we're being left out of the supply chain. 172 00:08:33,700 --> 00:08:35,244 And it's not fair. 173 00:08:36,370 --> 00:08:39,122 I'm happy to say, listen, 174 00:08:39,164 --> 00:08:42,209 I'm told I'll have a decision by next week. 175 00:08:42,251 --> 00:08:45,170 So I'm hoping for our next meeting to have some good news. 176 00:08:45,171 --> 00:08:46,212 Thank you. 177 00:08:46,213 --> 00:08:49,091 [applause] 178 00:08:51,802 --> 00:08:53,554 Thank you, Tucker. 179 00:08:53,595 --> 00:08:55,973 Now onto new business. Floor's open. 180 00:08:57,683 --> 00:09:00,018 [Mason] Willis Hamilton... 181 00:09:00,060 --> 00:09:01,812 What's on your mind? 182 00:09:03,188 --> 00:09:06,650 [Willis] I'd like to, uh, I'd like to make a formal request 183 00:09:06,692 --> 00:09:09,111 for help with the county feedlot officer. 184 00:09:09,152 --> 00:09:12,155 I need to move forward on a permit 185 00:09:12,197 --> 00:09:15,033 to accommodate another 250 head. 186 00:09:15,034 --> 00:09:16,117 [murmuring] 187 00:09:16,118 --> 00:09:19,538 Okay. Officially noted. 188 00:09:19,580 --> 00:09:20,998 [Mason] Anyone else? 189 00:09:21,039 --> 00:09:22,583 [Daniel] Yeah, I'll speak. 190 00:09:22,584 --> 00:09:24,667 I think the feedlot office has better things to do 191 00:09:24,668 --> 00:09:26,461 than chase pipe dreams. 192 00:09:26,462 --> 00:09:27,920 Don't listen to him. He's just baiting you. 193 00:09:27,921 --> 00:09:30,382 Mr. Newman, if you have new business to discuss, 194 00:09:30,424 --> 00:09:32,467 I'm happy to hear it. 195 00:09:32,509 --> 00:09:33,844 But as a reminder, 196 00:09:33,885 --> 00:09:36,388 crosstalk is against the association's rules. 197 00:09:36,430 --> 00:09:38,390 [Daniel] Copy that. No crosstalk, sir. 198 00:09:38,391 --> 00:09:40,391 All right, well my new order of business then 199 00:09:40,392 --> 00:09:43,311 is the legitimate concern that Willis Hamilton is just going to 200 00:09:43,312 --> 00:09:45,688 waste the time of our allotted feedlot officer. 201 00:09:45,689 --> 00:09:47,315 [Aunt Amy] Oh, come on. Sit down, Daniel. 202 00:09:47,316 --> 00:09:48,608 [Mason] Settle. Settle please. 203 00:09:48,609 --> 00:09:51,737 Daniel, if you've got something to say, say it. 204 00:09:51,778 --> 00:09:53,572 Yeah, gladly. 205 00:09:53,573 --> 00:09:55,865 It feels like you're putting on some kind of show here. 206 00:09:55,866 --> 00:09:57,242 Now tell me why. 207 00:09:57,284 --> 00:09:58,619 It's none of your business. 208 00:09:58,620 --> 00:09:59,952 [Daniel] Well, that's where you're wrong. 209 00:09:59,953 --> 00:10:01,537 Because we share a fence line, so. I don't know. 210 00:10:01,538 --> 00:10:03,873 I just want to make sure you're not doing anything unlawful 211 00:10:03,874 --> 00:10:05,167 on your side. 212 00:10:05,208 --> 00:10:06,752 Unlawful! 213 00:10:06,753 --> 00:10:09,670 You just can't stand the thought that things are going our way. 214 00:10:09,671 --> 00:10:11,297 That's all you need to say on the matter, Dad. 215 00:10:11,298 --> 00:10:12,841 Come on, let's go. 216 00:10:12,842 --> 00:10:14,925 Yeah, and what matter is that? What are you Hamiltons up to? 217 00:10:14,926 --> 00:10:16,470 Wouldn't you like to know? 218 00:10:16,511 --> 00:10:17,721 Yeah, we would. 219 00:10:18,805 --> 00:10:21,600 Who is, uh, who's we exactly? 220 00:10:21,642 --> 00:10:24,936 Well, to quote him. Wouldn't you like to know? 221 00:10:26,813 --> 00:10:29,358 [Mason] I move we adjourn the meeting. 222 00:10:29,399 --> 00:10:31,276 [Tucker] I second. 223 00:10:31,318 --> 00:10:32,528 -Yeah. -[gavel pounds] 224 00:10:48,342 --> 00:10:53,047 [Maggie] Thanks for getting this stuff out of the attic. 225 00:10:53,048 --> 00:10:54,466 Okay. 226 00:10:54,467 --> 00:10:56,676 And you can just put that one right on top of that one. 227 00:10:56,677 --> 00:10:57,803 Okay. 228 00:11:00,151 --> 00:11:04,058 All right. Anything else I can bring in? 229 00:11:04,059 --> 00:11:06,529 No. That was the last of my mom's kitchen supplies 230 00:11:06,561 --> 00:11:08,063 when she moved. 231 00:11:08,064 --> 00:11:09,855 I mean, we unpacked all the essentials, 232 00:11:09,856 --> 00:11:12,025 but we still can't find her breadmaker. 233 00:11:12,067 --> 00:11:13,819 It's got to be in one of these. 234 00:11:13,820 --> 00:11:15,486 She'll be making fresh bread in no time. 235 00:11:15,487 --> 00:11:17,656 Yeah, I hope so. 236 00:11:17,698 --> 00:11:19,825 Thank you again for helping out. 237 00:11:19,866 --> 00:11:21,243 Of course. 238 00:11:21,284 --> 00:11:23,754 Why don't you have a seat. I'll get you some coffee. 239 00:11:24,705 --> 00:11:26,039 Sounds great. 240 00:11:36,508 --> 00:11:39,177 Hey Maggie, do you mind if I run something by you? 241 00:11:39,219 --> 00:11:43,348 Yeah, of course. Everything okay? 242 00:11:43,390 --> 00:11:45,183 Yeah. Yeah. 243 00:11:50,063 --> 00:11:51,148 What's up? 244 00:11:53,400 --> 00:11:56,528 Actually, you know what? My day started off great. 245 00:11:56,529 --> 00:11:58,028 I was working on the sermon for Easter 246 00:11:58,029 --> 00:11:59,947 and then Dad went ahead and dialed up the expansion 247 00:11:59,948 --> 00:12:01,867 of the herd. 248 00:12:01,908 --> 00:12:04,202 Is that such a bad thing? 249 00:12:04,244 --> 00:12:07,456 I mean, maybe your dad was just feeling confident about 250 00:12:07,457 --> 00:12:09,915 the water supply working out and wanted to make sure 251 00:12:09,916 --> 00:12:11,543 he was ready. 252 00:12:11,585 --> 00:12:13,670 I don't mind him being proactive. 253 00:12:13,671 --> 00:12:15,504 The issue is that he announced it in front of 254 00:12:15,505 --> 00:12:17,799 the entire Ranchers' Association. 255 00:12:17,841 --> 00:12:21,094 Oh, that is quite a proclamation. 256 00:12:21,136 --> 00:12:22,262 Yeah. 257 00:12:23,764 --> 00:12:26,057 And of course, Daniel Newman was there, 258 00:12:26,099 --> 00:12:29,060 and I don't think it's wise to let him know 259 00:12:29,102 --> 00:12:31,104 that we're confident about our growth. 260 00:12:31,146 --> 00:12:33,190 Right. 261 00:12:33,231 --> 00:12:36,860 Well, I will say your dad has been dealing with the Newmans 262 00:12:36,902 --> 00:12:38,737 for a pretty long time. 263 00:12:38,779 --> 00:12:43,617 And I know his methods can be unconventional, 264 00:12:43,658 --> 00:12:47,537 but he always seems to find a way to make it work. 265 00:12:47,579 --> 00:12:51,333 I'm sure he had a good reason for making that announcement. 266 00:12:54,795 --> 00:12:56,880 You always know the right thing to say. 267 00:13:30,247 --> 00:13:31,706 [banging] 268 00:13:35,961 --> 00:13:38,505 Oh, this is new. 269 00:13:38,506 --> 00:13:40,840 Yeah, uh, Henry thought it would be best for us 270 00:13:40,841 --> 00:13:42,551 to share the space for now. 271 00:13:42,592 --> 00:13:45,637 Oh, I guess he forgot to mention it to me. 272 00:13:45,679 --> 00:13:48,515 Oh, you didn't, you didn't know about this? 273 00:13:48,557 --> 00:13:49,766 No. 274 00:13:51,518 --> 00:13:54,104 Oh, I... 275 00:13:54,145 --> 00:13:57,107 Oh, it's fine though. It's fine. 276 00:13:57,148 --> 00:14:00,610 Well, besides, it'll be good for our communications. 277 00:14:00,652 --> 00:14:02,279 You're right. 278 00:14:05,198 --> 00:14:07,117 You know what, 279 00:14:07,158 --> 00:14:09,828 what if we take over the old conference room? 280 00:14:09,870 --> 00:14:12,289 It's too big for me, but if it's the two of us, 281 00:14:12,330 --> 00:14:16,501 we can turn it into a shared physician's workspace. 282 00:14:16,543 --> 00:14:18,587 Yeah, that would be amazing. 283 00:14:18,628 --> 00:14:21,506 That would absolutely help with our consultations. 284 00:14:21,548 --> 00:14:24,426 You're right. And give us a little more space. 285 00:14:24,467 --> 00:14:25,517 Yeah. 286 00:14:25,518 --> 00:14:26,677 [Janet] I'll talk to Henry about it. 287 00:14:26,678 --> 00:14:27,804 Oh, that's okay. 288 00:14:27,846 --> 00:14:29,896 I actually have a meeting with him later. 289 00:14:30,724 --> 00:14:32,309 Then it's settled. 290 00:14:35,395 --> 00:14:39,357 Hey, uh, how did you manage when you worked with Eric? 291 00:14:40,650 --> 00:14:42,068 Eric? 292 00:14:42,110 --> 00:14:43,190 [Janet blows out air] 293 00:14:43,194 --> 00:14:45,655 Uh, good. Yeah. It was, it was good. 294 00:14:45,697 --> 00:14:48,199 I mean, okay. We, we were both very busy. 295 00:14:48,241 --> 00:14:50,035 So not a lot of interaction. 296 00:14:50,076 --> 00:14:51,369 [Layla] Huh. 297 00:14:51,411 --> 00:14:53,705 [Layla's phone buzzes] 298 00:14:53,747 --> 00:14:55,665 I'm sorry. I have to take this. 299 00:14:56,666 --> 00:14:57,792 Hey Mom. 300 00:15:01,046 --> 00:15:02,714 Okay. 301 00:15:04,424 --> 00:15:05,759 Oh no. Is Nana okay? 302 00:15:05,800 --> 00:15:07,670 Do you want me to come home right now? 303 00:15:09,804 --> 00:15:12,724 I mean, the next possible time I can get off work 304 00:15:12,766 --> 00:15:14,684 is Easter weekend. 305 00:15:16,436 --> 00:15:18,480 No, I know how important it is 306 00:15:18,521 --> 00:15:20,331 and how every visit counts with her. 307 00:15:20,357 --> 00:15:24,319 I'm just, yeah, I'm just getting settled in at work here. 308 00:15:24,361 --> 00:15:27,864 And, you know what, I'll figure it out. Okay. 309 00:15:27,906 --> 00:15:29,449 Love you, Mom. 310 00:15:50,094 --> 00:15:53,555 Yeah, they're up to something over there, 311 00:15:53,556 --> 00:15:54,891 but I don't know what it is. 312 00:15:54,892 --> 00:15:56,433 [Jackson on phone] Look, I need you to get out there 313 00:15:56,434 --> 00:15:58,477 and see if anything unusual is happening on their land. 314 00:15:58,478 --> 00:16:00,772 Yeah. I appreciate your curiosity, 315 00:16:00,773 --> 00:16:02,982 but I got enough responsibility on this side of the fence. 316 00:16:02,983 --> 00:16:05,652 [Jackson] You should be doing whatever it takes. 317 00:16:05,694 --> 00:16:07,028 Losing the upper hand 318 00:16:07,070 --> 00:16:09,120 is not something your dad would've done. 319 00:16:09,121 --> 00:16:11,699 I think I spent more time with my dad than you did, okay. 320 00:16:11,700 --> 00:16:13,325 I know exactly what he would've done. 321 00:16:13,326 --> 00:16:14,828 Then there you have it. 322 00:16:14,869 --> 00:16:16,788 [Daniel] And I'm not him. 323 00:16:16,830 --> 00:16:20,291 I will always do what's best for us now and in the future. 324 00:16:20,333 --> 00:16:21,751 I got to go. 325 00:16:21,793 --> 00:16:23,628 [disconnects] 326 00:16:23,670 --> 00:16:25,088 [beeping] 327 00:16:30,447 --> 00:16:35,055 [James] And thank You for the strength in our bodies 328 00:16:35,056 --> 00:16:36,515 and the ground under our boots. 329 00:16:36,516 --> 00:16:37,891 And please keep us safe at work today. 330 00:16:37,892 --> 00:16:39,310 Thank you, Lord. Amen. 331 00:16:39,352 --> 00:16:41,312 [All] Amen. 332 00:16:41,313 --> 00:16:44,023 Oh, I really needed to hear those words today. Thank you. 333 00:16:44,024 --> 00:16:45,316 Absolutely. 334 00:16:45,358 --> 00:16:48,153 Just a reminder, we're one week away from Easter. 335 00:16:48,154 --> 00:16:50,029 I really want to let you know that I'm so grateful 336 00:16:50,030 --> 00:16:52,197 for how you've been able to support us. Thank you. 337 00:16:52,198 --> 00:16:53,867 We wouldn't miss it. 338 00:16:53,908 --> 00:16:56,378 But before that, Aunt Amy's already given us all 339 00:16:56,411 --> 00:16:57,912 our marching orders. 340 00:16:57,954 --> 00:16:59,289 I'm sure she has. 341 00:16:59,290 --> 00:17:00,873 Well, look, I better go check on Willis. 342 00:17:00,874 --> 00:17:02,333 He's still up in the back 40. 343 00:17:02,375 --> 00:17:03,668 He's still up there? 344 00:17:03,710 --> 00:17:06,713 Yeah, he's very determined that he's been guided 345 00:17:06,714 --> 00:17:08,881 to the right spot where the underground spring 346 00:17:08,882 --> 00:17:11,092 meets the old culvert system. 347 00:17:11,134 --> 00:17:13,678 Let's hope he finds that streamhead. 348 00:17:13,720 --> 00:17:15,680 And that it's on our side of the fence. 349 00:17:15,722 --> 00:17:17,265 Yeah. God willing. 350 00:17:17,307 --> 00:17:18,808 Yeah. 351 00:17:18,850 --> 00:17:20,518 I know you just spoke with Mason. 352 00:17:20,519 --> 00:17:21,977 Why don't we set up another meeting. 353 00:17:21,978 --> 00:17:24,229 Maybe he has updates on the new water table survey. 354 00:17:24,230 --> 00:17:25,732 That's a good idea. 355 00:17:25,774 --> 00:17:29,194 Let us know what he advises on expanding the cattle barn. 356 00:17:29,195 --> 00:17:31,445 Yeah. And fencing the outer edge of the property 357 00:17:31,446 --> 00:17:33,031 for additional grazing. 358 00:17:33,073 --> 00:17:35,116 Will do. Soon as we know, you'll know. 359 00:17:35,158 --> 00:17:36,284 Okay. 360 00:17:36,326 --> 00:17:37,952 -Thank you. -Thank you. 361 00:17:45,627 --> 00:17:47,879 Two hundred and fifty new head of cattle 362 00:17:47,880 --> 00:17:49,838 is about a lot more than just water, James. 363 00:17:49,839 --> 00:17:50,924 Yeah. 364 00:17:50,925 --> 00:17:52,257 We're already stretched thin as it is. 365 00:17:52,258 --> 00:17:54,259 We don't have the money to go to the auction. 366 00:17:54,260 --> 00:17:56,054 Any extra funds that we have 367 00:17:56,055 --> 00:17:58,263 are already going towards our existing cattle. 368 00:17:58,264 --> 00:17:59,474 Yeah, I know. 369 00:17:59,475 --> 00:18:01,100 We just need to wrap our head around the numbers. 370 00:18:01,101 --> 00:18:04,019 Let's meet with Mason, let's get Janet in the conversation, 371 00:18:04,020 --> 00:18:05,979 assuming this water issue goes our way. 372 00:18:05,980 --> 00:18:10,235 Assuming, but that is a big question mark. 373 00:18:17,591 --> 00:18:22,454 [Mason] So basically it's everything you do now, 374 00:18:22,455 --> 00:18:25,750 but increased by a third, if you can imagine that. 375 00:18:25,751 --> 00:18:27,793 Yeah, well we're just trying to wrap our heads 376 00:18:27,794 --> 00:18:29,754 around the hard costs. 377 00:18:29,796 --> 00:18:31,256 And of course the labor. 378 00:18:31,297 --> 00:18:32,465 Of course. 379 00:18:32,466 --> 00:18:34,091 Well the inspection will certainly involve 380 00:18:34,092 --> 00:18:36,202 permitting for the expanded cattle barn. 381 00:18:36,219 --> 00:18:39,305 I mean you'll need weatherproof roofing and sides. 382 00:18:39,347 --> 00:18:42,350 And the additional perimeter fencing plan needs to be 383 00:18:42,392 --> 00:18:44,435 at least drawn out on paper. 384 00:18:44,477 --> 00:18:46,271 Same with the water plan. 385 00:18:46,312 --> 00:18:47,647 Well that's good. 386 00:18:47,648 --> 00:18:48,814 [James] It doesn't sound like 387 00:18:48,815 --> 00:18:49,857 there are any big surprises there. 388 00:18:49,858 --> 00:18:51,276 [Mason] No, no. 389 00:18:51,277 --> 00:18:53,652 The only new issue could be the maintenance schedules. 390 00:18:53,653 --> 00:18:55,155 And what does that entail? 391 00:18:55,196 --> 00:18:57,824 Well, look, the state basically wants to be sure 392 00:18:57,866 --> 00:19:00,451 that you haven't bitten off more than you can chew. 393 00:19:00,452 --> 00:19:02,661 So they'll give you the permit if you can show 394 00:19:02,662 --> 00:19:04,455 you have detailed plans. 395 00:19:04,456 --> 00:19:06,790 The feeding and watering schedule for the herd, 396 00:19:06,791 --> 00:19:09,335 your projected dates for growth milestones, 397 00:19:09,377 --> 00:19:10,962 you know those details. 398 00:19:11,004 --> 00:19:14,465 After all, you're not going to buy 250 head all in one go? 399 00:19:14,507 --> 00:19:18,803 Uh-uh. No, I mean, Willis is talking about 50 at a time, 400 00:19:18,845 --> 00:19:20,597 but even that I think is too high. 401 00:19:20,638 --> 00:19:23,057 I want to go slower. Twenty-five at max. 402 00:19:23,099 --> 00:19:26,311 Okay. I can help you project the numbers for that pace. 403 00:19:26,312 --> 00:19:28,520 Before we start diving into all the numbers, 404 00:19:28,521 --> 00:19:30,022 shouldn't Dad be here for this? 405 00:19:30,023 --> 00:19:32,901 Yes, he should. And he was invited. 406 00:19:32,942 --> 00:19:35,486 But you know your father. 407 00:19:35,487 --> 00:19:37,529 All right. Well if you guys want to continue, 408 00:19:37,530 --> 00:19:40,158 I'm going to go see if I can wrangle Dad. 409 00:19:44,537 --> 00:19:46,039 Good luck. 410 00:20:02,632 --> 00:20:04,681 Hey Dad. 411 00:20:04,682 --> 00:20:06,017 James. 412 00:20:06,059 --> 00:20:08,561 Nathan and I were talking earlier about 413 00:20:08,603 --> 00:20:11,272 what a difference you've made on this ranch. 414 00:20:11,314 --> 00:20:13,191 Well, I appreciate that. Thank you. 415 00:20:13,233 --> 00:20:14,692 Yeah, it feels good. 416 00:20:14,734 --> 00:20:16,527 It feels like the right time. 417 00:20:16,528 --> 00:20:18,320 We have a real chance to get ahead, don't we? 418 00:20:18,321 --> 00:20:21,157 Just like when your granddad ran the place, 419 00:20:21,199 --> 00:20:24,077 it always felt like he was one step ahead 420 00:20:24,118 --> 00:20:26,412 of the other ranchers. 421 00:20:26,454 --> 00:20:29,290 [James] You know, it is funny you bringing up Granddad 422 00:20:29,291 --> 00:20:30,624 because you know as well as I do, 423 00:20:30,625 --> 00:20:32,751 he would've been there at that meeting with Mason. 424 00:20:32,752 --> 00:20:35,588 I let all of you sort those details. 425 00:20:35,630 --> 00:20:37,382 I need to take care of my part. 426 00:20:37,423 --> 00:20:38,591 And you are, you are. 427 00:20:38,633 --> 00:20:41,052 There's never been any question about that. 428 00:20:41,094 --> 00:20:44,389 Well, I guess we're just, we're just worried about you. 429 00:20:44,390 --> 00:20:46,390 You've been digging since sunrise to sunset. 430 00:20:46,391 --> 00:20:47,599 You sure you're not wearing yourself out? 431 00:20:47,600 --> 00:20:50,061 I've got it narrowed down to where 432 00:20:50,103 --> 00:20:52,272 the old culvert system ran. 433 00:20:52,313 --> 00:20:55,942 So all I have to do now is keep digging. 434 00:20:55,943 --> 00:20:57,776 On our side of the fence though, right? 435 00:20:57,777 --> 00:21:01,281 Yes, on our side. Don't take me for a fool. 436 00:21:01,322 --> 00:21:03,199 I know better than to do that. 437 00:21:04,617 --> 00:21:07,245 I actually feel lifted by this work. 438 00:21:07,287 --> 00:21:08,496 Yes, I know. 439 00:21:08,538 --> 00:21:11,791 I started by wanting to outplay those Newmans, 440 00:21:11,833 --> 00:21:16,671 but now I truly feel like I'm walking in the footsteps 441 00:21:16,713 --> 00:21:18,214 of our ancestors. 442 00:21:18,256 --> 00:21:21,426 They laid the breadcrumbs and I'm following the trail. 443 00:21:21,467 --> 00:21:23,886 Then let the rivers flow. 444 00:21:23,928 --> 00:21:27,098 The Lord gave our family this land, 445 00:21:28,766 --> 00:21:31,728 and we will work hard to see it flourish. 446 00:21:35,481 --> 00:21:36,733 [engine starts] 447 00:22:04,930 --> 00:22:08,263 [Aunt Amy] Thank you again, Mason. 448 00:22:08,264 --> 00:22:10,182 I know we're asking a lot of questions, 449 00:22:10,183 --> 00:22:11,642 but we really appreciate it. 450 00:22:11,684 --> 00:22:12,977 Oh, it's my pleasure. 451 00:22:12,978 --> 00:22:15,187 You know, I'm rooting for you to get it all sorted. 452 00:22:15,188 --> 00:22:17,982 Yeah, well, and I figure the more I learn about it, 453 00:22:18,024 --> 00:22:19,400 the better. 454 00:22:19,442 --> 00:22:21,152 Funny you should say that. 455 00:22:21,194 --> 00:22:23,613 There's something I wanted to talk to you about. 456 00:22:23,654 --> 00:22:25,239 Okay. 457 00:22:25,240 --> 00:22:27,366 Randall is stepping down as my deputy head 458 00:22:27,367 --> 00:22:29,537 of the Ranchers' Association this summer. 459 00:22:29,577 --> 00:22:32,997 And I'm looking for someone to fill his shoes. 460 00:22:33,039 --> 00:22:37,377 Oh, well, I mean, I'm sure James would be happy to help, 461 00:22:37,378 --> 00:22:40,045 but he's so busy with the cowboy church and also he's been... 462 00:22:40,046 --> 00:22:41,839 No, no, no, no. No. 463 00:22:41,881 --> 00:22:43,758 I'm not thinking about James. 464 00:22:43,800 --> 00:22:46,344 Oh, you want, you want Willis at the lectern? 465 00:22:46,386 --> 00:22:48,930 No. See that's just like you, 466 00:22:48,971 --> 00:22:51,474 always thinking of yourself last. 467 00:22:51,516 --> 00:22:52,600 Oh me? 468 00:22:52,642 --> 00:22:55,728 Yes, you. You show up to every meeting. 469 00:22:55,770 --> 00:22:58,356 The members all know you and like you. 470 00:22:58,398 --> 00:22:59,899 And that's no easy feat. 471 00:22:59,900 --> 00:23:01,775 Well that is just because I bring cookies 472 00:23:01,776 --> 00:23:02,944 on special occasions. 473 00:23:02,985 --> 00:23:06,864 No, it's because you command respect. 474 00:23:06,865 --> 00:23:09,116 Amy, the Hamiltons are one of the oldest families 475 00:23:09,117 --> 00:23:10,201 in Crossroad Springs. 476 00:23:10,243 --> 00:23:11,911 Whether you realize it or not, 477 00:23:11,953 --> 00:23:13,871 you're a leader in the community. 478 00:23:16,916 --> 00:23:21,879 Well, I am flattered by your offer. I am. 479 00:23:21,921 --> 00:23:26,717 But I am very busy coordinating the herd expansion and... 480 00:23:26,759 --> 00:23:28,302 [Mason] It's a lot. 481 00:23:28,344 --> 00:23:31,222 I understand. Just give it some thought. 482 00:23:31,223 --> 00:23:33,265 It's a great opportunity for you to see how things work 483 00:23:33,266 --> 00:23:34,809 at the state level. 484 00:23:34,851 --> 00:23:38,521 And who knows, connections could mean a leg up for your family. 485 00:23:41,607 --> 00:23:43,025 That sounds appealing. 486 00:23:43,067 --> 00:23:44,944 [doorbell rings] 487 00:23:44,986 --> 00:23:47,363 Oh, that must be Maggie. 488 00:23:47,364 --> 00:23:49,948 She's coming by to talk about Easter celebrations. 489 00:23:49,949 --> 00:23:51,117 She's helping me out. 490 00:23:52,785 --> 00:23:54,245 I'll think about it. 491 00:23:54,287 --> 00:23:55,872 It's all I ask. 492 00:24:17,518 --> 00:24:19,628 [Tucker] Wish I had better news to report. 493 00:24:19,645 --> 00:24:21,856 It seems that at the state level, 494 00:24:21,898 --> 00:24:25,776 they're not ready to support our committee's request. 495 00:24:25,818 --> 00:24:29,238 The cattle minimum remains at 750 head. 496 00:24:29,239 --> 00:24:30,947 -[Tucker] We've lost the battle. -[murmuring] 497 00:24:30,948 --> 00:24:32,700 I know, I know, I know. 498 00:24:32,742 --> 00:24:34,452 Look, this fight isn't over. 499 00:24:34,494 --> 00:24:37,497 We've lost the battle but the war wages is on. Huh? 500 00:24:37,538 --> 00:24:39,168 We still got appeals we can file. 501 00:24:39,207 --> 00:24:41,250 There's still some noise we could make. 502 00:24:41,251 --> 00:24:43,210 [Tucker] So if you want to join the fight, 503 00:24:43,211 --> 00:24:45,337 just come and see me after the meeting, okay? 504 00:24:45,338 --> 00:24:46,547 Thank you. 505 00:24:46,589 --> 00:24:47,639 Mason. 506 00:24:53,471 --> 00:24:54,889 [Mason] Thank you, Tucker. 507 00:24:56,098 --> 00:24:58,059 Any new business? 508 00:25:00,019 --> 00:25:02,063 [Mason] I motion to end the meeting. 509 00:25:02,104 --> 00:25:03,397 I second. 510 00:25:04,398 --> 00:25:05,448 [gavel pounds] 511 00:25:08,478 --> 00:25:10,862 [James] You coming, Dad? 512 00:25:10,863 --> 00:25:12,183 Yeah, I'll come in a minute. 513 00:25:14,367 --> 00:25:18,037 [indistinct chattering] 514 00:25:18,079 --> 00:25:21,165 [Daniel] Desperate acts of desperate men, huh. 515 00:25:21,207 --> 00:25:23,167 What did you say? 516 00:25:25,336 --> 00:25:28,172 You wouldn't know the writer. Don't worry about it. 517 00:25:28,214 --> 00:25:31,425 Anyway, whatever you're doing on your side of the fence, 518 00:25:31,426 --> 00:25:33,552 we won't be revising that water contract 519 00:25:33,553 --> 00:25:36,597 to include any new expansion of your herd. 520 00:25:36,639 --> 00:25:38,766 Good luck watering those new cows. 521 00:25:38,808 --> 00:25:41,852 I won't need luck. I got God on my side. 522 00:25:41,894 --> 00:25:43,437 Right, okay. 523 00:25:43,479 --> 00:25:47,858 And as for your water contract, I brought it with me today. 524 00:25:47,900 --> 00:25:51,737 Well, like I said, those terms are not up for renegotiation. 525 00:25:51,779 --> 00:25:52,829 [paper ripping] 526 00:25:54,490 --> 00:25:57,243 You see... [paper rips] 527 00:25:57,285 --> 00:26:00,079 This is what I think of your water contract now. 528 00:26:00,121 --> 00:26:01,171 [paper rips] 529 00:26:01,366 --> 00:26:03,415 [Daniel chuckles] 530 00:26:03,416 --> 00:26:04,466 [paper rips] 531 00:26:05,251 --> 00:26:06,544 One more. 532 00:26:06,586 --> 00:26:07,636 [paper rips] 533 00:26:09,589 --> 00:26:12,133 Bold move, old man. It's bold. 534 00:26:12,174 --> 00:26:14,552 You know what? 535 00:26:14,594 --> 00:26:19,265 I like getting old, old and wise. 536 00:26:20,808 --> 00:26:24,979 And this was definitely a moment worth waiting for. 537 00:26:25,980 --> 00:26:28,274 Just look at that. It's snowing. 538 00:26:28,316 --> 00:26:29,366 [Daniel scoffs] 539 00:26:34,739 --> 00:26:36,324 It's snowing... 540 00:26:37,533 --> 00:26:39,643 It's a pretty good line. I'll give you that. 541 00:26:47,947 --> 00:26:52,505 [Layla] So what was it like when Eric was here? 542 00:26:52,506 --> 00:26:54,508 [Janet] Eric? Uh, great. 543 00:26:54,550 --> 00:26:57,261 He always went above and beyond for the patients. 544 00:26:57,303 --> 00:26:59,764 And he fit in with everyone? 545 00:26:59,765 --> 00:27:00,847 Well yeah. You know Eric. 546 00:27:00,848 --> 00:27:03,142 He's, um, very personable. 547 00:27:03,184 --> 00:27:04,560 Everyone likes him. 548 00:27:04,561 --> 00:27:07,020 Yeah, he was like that when we were colleagues too. 549 00:27:07,021 --> 00:27:09,981 Actually Eric and I went out a few times for dinner together. 550 00:27:09,982 --> 00:27:11,816 Then I started working for All Time Health Net 551 00:27:11,817 --> 00:27:14,779 and they frowned on dating in the workplace, so. 552 00:27:14,820 --> 00:27:17,073 Wow. It must have been disappointing. 553 00:27:17,114 --> 00:27:20,368 Well, rules are rules. My job comes first. 554 00:27:20,409 --> 00:27:23,162 Anyway, I haven't seen him for a few years. 555 00:27:23,204 --> 00:27:25,206 Oh, I agree. 556 00:27:25,247 --> 00:27:27,333 Work should come first in our field. 557 00:27:27,375 --> 00:27:28,626 And family, of course. 558 00:27:28,668 --> 00:27:30,336 Oh, speaking of family, um, 559 00:27:30,337 --> 00:27:32,253 I've been meaning to talk to you about something. 560 00:27:32,254 --> 00:27:34,882 I was hoping to take a few days off over Easter 561 00:27:34,924 --> 00:27:36,342 to visit my folks. 562 00:27:36,384 --> 00:27:37,677 My sisters are flying in 563 00:27:37,678 --> 00:27:39,344 and it's going to be a bit of a reunion 564 00:27:39,345 --> 00:27:40,929 so I really don't want to miss it. 565 00:27:40,930 --> 00:27:43,880 Would you be able to take a few shifts over Easter weekend? 566 00:27:43,881 --> 00:27:46,351 Actually, my brother is opening up the cowboy church 567 00:27:46,352 --> 00:27:48,896 to the whole community and I promised I'd help out. 568 00:27:48,897 --> 00:27:50,855 I think I'm in charge of the kids' games. 569 00:27:50,856 --> 00:27:53,484 Oh, it's just, I've asked around and it seems like 570 00:27:53,526 --> 00:27:56,779 all the married folk have called dibs on days off. 571 00:27:57,780 --> 00:27:59,073 Dibs? 572 00:27:59,074 --> 00:28:01,241 Is that an official All Time Health Net policy? 573 00:28:01,242 --> 00:28:04,203 No. I just try to accommodate staff of families with kids 574 00:28:04,245 --> 00:28:05,454 and stuff. 575 00:28:05,455 --> 00:28:07,622 Maybe you could be a part-time egg hunt helper 576 00:28:07,623 --> 00:28:09,542 or set it up ahead of time? 577 00:28:11,961 --> 00:28:14,130 Uhhhh... 578 00:28:14,171 --> 00:28:16,215 I'll see what I can do. 579 00:28:16,257 --> 00:28:18,759 Thanks Janet. Thank you. 580 00:28:18,801 --> 00:28:20,052 [Layla] I owe you. 581 00:28:32,333 --> 00:28:36,484 [Tina] I'm going to go get some groceries 582 00:28:36,485 --> 00:28:38,696 and then collect eggs with Aunt Amy. 583 00:28:38,738 --> 00:28:40,364 I'll be back as soon as I can. 584 00:28:40,406 --> 00:28:42,742 Okay. Or we could go with you. 585 00:28:43,743 --> 00:28:45,536 You are pushing too hard. 586 00:28:45,578 --> 00:28:47,163 You need to be taking it easy. 587 00:28:47,164 --> 00:28:49,289 You're going to set back the healing process. 588 00:28:49,290 --> 00:28:51,792 Barbecuing burgers is pushing too hard? 589 00:28:51,834 --> 00:28:54,712 No, but I worry about you. 590 00:28:54,754 --> 00:28:57,214 It's never going to stop. Ever. 591 00:28:57,215 --> 00:28:59,048 I can't help it if I have a work ethic. 592 00:28:59,049 --> 00:29:00,551 I like to get things done. 593 00:29:00,552 --> 00:29:03,511 Mm-hmm. Well you won't hear me complain about that quality. 594 00:29:03,512 --> 00:29:05,264 I'll text you on my way home, okay? 595 00:29:05,306 --> 00:29:07,767 Okay. Drive safe. I love you. 596 00:29:07,808 --> 00:29:09,143 -I love you too. -[smooch] 597 00:29:10,853 --> 00:29:13,189 You okay little guy? You got the hiccups? 598 00:29:14,315 --> 00:29:15,365 Yeah. 599 00:29:16,317 --> 00:29:18,611 -[Lewis hiccups] -Me too. 600 00:29:27,953 --> 00:29:30,664 [James' phone buzzes] 601 00:29:31,791 --> 00:29:33,959 Hey Michael, how's Chicago? 602 00:29:34,001 --> 00:29:36,462 Good. I've been missing your input. 603 00:29:36,463 --> 00:29:37,879 [James] Oh. What's on your mind? 604 00:29:37,880 --> 00:29:39,089 Easter. 605 00:29:39,090 --> 00:29:40,965 Yeah, me too brother. It's fast approaching. 606 00:29:40,966 --> 00:29:42,217 [Michael] Yeah, you're telling me. 607 00:29:42,218 --> 00:29:43,968 I've been working on my sermon for days. 608 00:29:43,969 --> 00:29:45,805 Expectations are high. 609 00:29:45,846 --> 00:29:48,265 You left a big impression on everyone. 610 00:29:48,307 --> 00:29:50,935 I feel like I've got a lot to live up to. 611 00:29:50,976 --> 00:29:52,937 Yeah, I know exactly what you mean. 612 00:29:52,978 --> 00:29:54,563 That you left a big impression? 613 00:29:54,605 --> 00:29:57,608 No, no. That we have a lot to live up to. 614 00:29:57,609 --> 00:29:59,526 [James] Especially this time of year. 615 00:29:59,527 --> 00:30:01,946 I know for me, I'm working on my sermon right now. 616 00:30:01,947 --> 00:30:03,863 And it's for Easter, it's for our grand opening 617 00:30:03,864 --> 00:30:05,574 of the brand new cowboy church. 618 00:30:05,616 --> 00:30:08,786 And Michael, even though I've done this so many times before, 619 00:30:08,828 --> 00:30:10,496 I'm feeling nervous. 620 00:30:10,538 --> 00:30:12,468 Like the entire town is counting on me. 621 00:30:12,498 --> 00:30:14,416 I'm sure you're going to be great. 622 00:30:14,417 --> 00:30:17,502 And during the Easter season the Bible's teachings remind us 623 00:30:17,503 --> 00:30:20,005 that there's room at the table for everyone. 624 00:30:20,047 --> 00:30:23,300 [Michael] And truth deep enough to reach every heart. 625 00:30:23,342 --> 00:30:25,692 Yeah. And His word carries lessons that meet us 626 00:30:25,719 --> 00:30:26,887 exactly where we are. 627 00:30:26,929 --> 00:30:29,473 All we have to do is have faith, of course. 628 00:30:29,515 --> 00:30:32,977 [big sigh] Thank you my friend. You've lifted my spirits today. 629 00:30:33,018 --> 00:30:34,353 [James] Yeah, me too. 630 00:30:34,395 --> 00:30:37,147 Well it sounds like we both have some writing to do. 631 00:30:37,189 --> 00:30:38,691 Should I let you go? 632 00:30:38,692 --> 00:30:40,650 Yeah. I got to figure out a way to pull this all together. 633 00:30:40,651 --> 00:30:42,610 Well, I have faith enough for both of us. 634 00:30:42,611 --> 00:30:43,988 Happy Easter. 635 00:30:44,029 --> 00:30:45,155 Thanks Michael. 636 00:30:45,197 --> 00:30:46,247 [disconnects] 637 00:30:50,223 --> 00:30:54,873 [Maggie] So Aunt Amy is going to help me put together 638 00:30:54,874 --> 00:30:56,249 some food hampers for the community. 639 00:30:56,250 --> 00:30:58,460 [Bea] That's a wonderful idea. 640 00:30:58,502 --> 00:31:01,380 Just like I used to do with the ladies' auxiliary. 641 00:31:01,381 --> 00:31:04,215 Exactly. That's why I thought you might have some advice 642 00:31:04,216 --> 00:31:05,633 for what we could put in there. 643 00:31:05,634 --> 00:31:09,388 Food hampers are so important, especially for people 644 00:31:09,430 --> 00:31:12,182 who are too proud to go to the food bank. 645 00:31:12,224 --> 00:31:16,061 And Easter service is the perfect time to give them out, 646 00:31:16,103 --> 00:31:18,355 let people get the help they need 647 00:31:18,397 --> 00:31:20,649 in the spirit of God's word. 648 00:31:20,691 --> 00:31:21,984 Right. 649 00:31:21,985 --> 00:31:24,235 Oh, and I'm also going to help Amy make some food 650 00:31:24,236 --> 00:31:25,987 for the Easter service at James' cowboy church. 651 00:31:25,988 --> 00:31:27,281 How many people? 652 00:31:27,323 --> 00:31:30,326 We don't have a head count, but probably a lot. 653 00:31:30,367 --> 00:31:32,036 I have something for you. 654 00:31:32,077 --> 00:31:33,537 You do? 655 00:31:35,080 --> 00:31:38,417 I haven't pulled this out in ages. 656 00:31:38,459 --> 00:31:40,336 Not since I used to cook 657 00:31:40,377 --> 00:31:44,256 for the Crossroad Springs church gatherings years ago. 658 00:31:44,298 --> 00:31:46,708 [Maggie reads] "Big Recipes For Big Families". 659 00:31:46,717 --> 00:31:50,304 [Bea] Page 40 is what you want. Real crowd pleasers. 660 00:31:50,346 --> 00:31:52,890 This is great, Mom. Thanks. 661 00:31:52,932 --> 00:31:57,895 If I'm feeling up to it, I'd love to help out. 662 00:31:57,937 --> 00:31:59,897 I would love that. 663 00:31:59,898 --> 00:32:02,941 Mother and daughter teaming up to give back to the community. 664 00:32:02,942 --> 00:32:08,113 It's been a long time since I felt useful in that way. 665 00:32:08,114 --> 00:32:10,823 Yeah. With the church closing down really did affect everyone. 666 00:32:10,824 --> 00:32:12,201 You're right. 667 00:32:12,242 --> 00:32:16,956 At the time I didn't know how deep the loss would be, 668 00:32:16,997 --> 00:32:22,086 but now Crossroad Springs is finding its way again, 669 00:32:22,127 --> 00:32:24,213 with a little help from James. 670 00:32:28,509 --> 00:32:30,511 [ATV motor revving nearby] 671 00:32:39,764 --> 00:32:41,813 [motor shuts off] 672 00:32:41,814 --> 00:32:42,814 Janet. 673 00:32:42,815 --> 00:32:44,775 What can I do for you? 674 00:32:44,817 --> 00:32:46,527 I saw you passing by. 675 00:32:46,568 --> 00:32:49,029 Thought I'd say hi. See how you're doing. 676 00:32:50,864 --> 00:32:54,618 I must have missed something. Are we friends now? 677 00:32:54,660 --> 00:32:58,288 [chuckles] Woo. Fastball, right down the middle. I like it. 678 00:32:58,330 --> 00:33:00,791 Well, we're certainly neighbors, still, so. 679 00:33:00,792 --> 00:33:02,834 I figured at least that gives me the right to know 680 00:33:02,835 --> 00:33:04,420 if something big is brewing. 681 00:33:06,255 --> 00:33:08,966 I have no idea what you're talking about. 682 00:33:10,175 --> 00:33:13,137 Uh, well, Willis asked for the help of a feedlot officer 683 00:33:13,178 --> 00:33:15,639 and then he ripped up the water contract 684 00:33:15,681 --> 00:33:17,808 in front of the entire association. 685 00:33:17,850 --> 00:33:20,644 You know anything about that? 686 00:33:20,686 --> 00:33:22,604 Uh, feedlot officer? 687 00:33:22,646 --> 00:33:23,939 Yeah. 688 00:33:23,981 --> 00:33:26,900 No, I haven't heard anything about any of that. 689 00:33:26,942 --> 00:33:28,485 Okay. 690 00:33:29,570 --> 00:33:31,864 Just might want to keep an eye on it then 691 00:33:31,865 --> 00:33:33,531 because sometimes Willis tends to do things 692 00:33:33,532 --> 00:33:35,162 that affect my side of the fence. 693 00:33:35,993 --> 00:33:37,244 Yeah. 694 00:33:38,370 --> 00:33:41,040 You know, Daniel, not everything's about you. 695 00:33:42,791 --> 00:33:45,794 You're right. It's not. 696 00:33:45,795 --> 00:33:47,879 [Daniel] And yet somehow I feel like history 697 00:33:47,880 --> 00:33:51,091 just keeps repeating itself between our two families. 698 00:33:51,133 --> 00:33:54,178 I'd certainly love to stop that, but I don't know how. 699 00:33:55,220 --> 00:33:58,057 Sorry to bother you. Just wanted to say hi. 700 00:33:58,098 --> 00:33:59,683 [motor starts] 701 00:34:18,744 --> 00:34:21,705 [Nathan] Hey boss. You got a second? 702 00:34:21,747 --> 00:34:24,333 [James] Yeah, absolutely, Nathan. 703 00:34:25,334 --> 00:34:28,128 Uh, there. How can I help you? 704 00:34:30,255 --> 00:34:32,174 Nathan. 705 00:34:32,216 --> 00:34:35,219 Wow. This is beautiful. 706 00:34:35,260 --> 00:34:38,806 I've been working on it, after hours, of course. 707 00:34:39,973 --> 00:34:41,934 You have really outdone yourself. 708 00:34:43,602 --> 00:34:45,604 I don't know how to thank you. 709 00:34:47,189 --> 00:34:49,775 You already have. 710 00:34:53,403 --> 00:34:54,783 That's really magnificent. 711 00:34:54,822 --> 00:34:56,949 Let me get the ladder. Let's put that up. 712 00:34:58,867 --> 00:35:01,097 [James] I've also have a few lighting ideas. 713 00:35:15,676 --> 00:35:16,802 Oh! 714 00:35:16,844 --> 00:35:18,178 Willis, you startled me. 715 00:35:18,220 --> 00:35:20,264 Oh, sorry. I didn't mean to. 716 00:35:20,305 --> 00:35:23,183 Is everything okay? Are you hurt? 717 00:35:23,225 --> 00:35:26,019 No. No. Nothing like that. 718 00:35:26,061 --> 00:35:29,773 I just, well, are you busy? 719 00:35:31,150 --> 00:35:34,194 Well, I was just about to put a pie in the oven, 720 00:35:34,236 --> 00:35:35,988 but that can wait if you need me. 721 00:35:36,029 --> 00:35:37,990 Yeah, yeah. 722 00:35:38,949 --> 00:35:41,535 There's something I'd like to show you. 723 00:36:10,063 --> 00:36:11,273 [Willis] So... 724 00:36:11,433 --> 00:36:13,524 [Aunt Amy gasps] 725 00:36:13,525 --> 00:36:14,905 [Willis] What do you think? 726 00:36:16,236 --> 00:36:17,779 Wow. 727 00:36:18,780 --> 00:36:19,907 [Willis chuckles] 728 00:36:19,948 --> 00:36:22,201 [Willis] No fancy water tables necessary. 729 00:36:22,242 --> 00:36:25,913 I just followed in Dad's footsteps. 730 00:36:25,954 --> 00:36:29,082 I felt guided. 731 00:36:29,083 --> 00:36:30,708 I thought if you hit the stream, 732 00:36:30,709 --> 00:36:32,794 you'd come yelling down from the ridge, 733 00:36:32,836 --> 00:36:35,214 proclaiming it to the whole county. 734 00:36:35,255 --> 00:36:38,008 Well, I thought about doing that. 735 00:36:38,050 --> 00:36:44,348 Well then I thought it'd be best if I just 736 00:36:44,389 --> 00:36:47,601 shared the moment with you. 737 00:36:47,643 --> 00:36:51,688 Amy, I appreciate how you've stuck by my side. 738 00:36:51,730 --> 00:36:55,400 Especially ever since my Marianne passed. 739 00:37:03,742 --> 00:37:05,953 You did it, Willis. 740 00:37:05,994 --> 00:37:08,747 We're finally out of the Newman's clutches. 741 00:37:08,748 --> 00:37:09,747 [Willis laughs] 742 00:37:09,748 --> 00:37:11,500 You always knew there was water. 743 00:37:11,541 --> 00:37:14,336 Uh, no, I didn't. 744 00:37:14,378 --> 00:37:16,463 I was hopeful. 745 00:37:16,505 --> 00:37:19,174 I, uh, all right. 746 00:37:19,175 --> 00:37:20,258 I was confident. 747 00:37:20,259 --> 00:37:21,426 [they both laugh] 748 00:37:21,468 --> 00:37:23,804 And I trust the land, 749 00:37:23,845 --> 00:37:26,807 and have even greater trust in the Lord. 750 00:37:30,435 --> 00:37:34,815 I, uh, I need to get something off my chest. 751 00:37:37,401 --> 00:37:41,488 I'm sorry that I haven't been more supportive of your vision. 752 00:37:42,906 --> 00:37:48,078 I've just been so preoccupied and stressed, 753 00:37:48,120 --> 00:37:52,082 preparing for what's coming and planning for the new cattle 754 00:37:52,083 --> 00:37:54,583 and on top of Easter services coming up, it's just... 755 00:37:54,584 --> 00:37:57,170 I know, I know. 756 00:37:57,212 --> 00:37:59,423 But I'm sorry too. 757 00:37:59,424 --> 00:38:00,798 Well, what are you sorry for? 758 00:38:00,799 --> 00:38:03,260 You just solved our water problem. 759 00:38:03,302 --> 00:38:07,431 We haven't exactly worked together a lot lately 760 00:38:07,472 --> 00:38:10,017 and I want to rectify that. 761 00:38:12,311 --> 00:38:16,606 Well, I think we have been handsomely rewarded 762 00:38:16,648 --> 00:38:19,026 for setting our differences aside. 763 00:38:19,067 --> 00:38:20,819 Well, you can say that again. 764 00:38:22,154 --> 00:38:24,865 I guess we're on the same team after all. 765 00:38:26,658 --> 00:38:29,453 Mom and Dad used to say that. 766 00:38:29,494 --> 00:38:33,665 Yeah. Secret ingredient to Hamilton success. 767 00:38:33,707 --> 00:38:36,460 Family working together. 768 00:38:36,501 --> 00:38:39,212 Brother and sister. 769 00:38:39,254 --> 00:38:40,505 [Aunt Amy laughs] 770 00:38:41,840 --> 00:38:44,593 If only they could see us now. 771 00:38:44,634 --> 00:38:47,554 I like to think they can. 772 00:39:04,488 --> 00:39:05,697 [engine starts] 773 00:39:05,747 --> 00:39:10,297 Repair and Synchronization by Easy Subtitles Synchronizer 1.0.0.0