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Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen of the board.

If there's no questions, let's begin.

We start...

here...

and end here,

at one of the most lavish and spectacular resorts

in all of North America...

a retreat where the overstressed

can relax, refresh, and recharge,

and America's premier resort from The Belmont Corporation,

and our new partners, Global Enterprises.

And we have found a ranch just outside Bighorn, Montana

that we feel is ideally suited to this latest venture...

a beautiful, 2,500-acre spread,

with some of the most spectacular views

you'll ever see.

Now, I fly to Montana in the morning

to convince the owners to sell to us,

so let's hope that I don't leave my powers of persuasion behind.

Ashley? Todd?

Anything to add?

Well, the good news is,

the property is three months in arrears,

so we think the owner will be ripe to make a deal.

Once the deal is closed,

we hope to break ground immediately

with a projected completion time frame of 34 months.

Now, this is the first, but hopefully not the last,

Belmont/Global joint venture...

so we're all determined to do this right.

Ladies and gentlemen,

I thank you for your time and your attention,

but that's enough shop talk, let's go home.

So what's the latest on the owner?

Walker?

Sam Walker. Everything's under control.

I spoke to the foreman yesterday.

They're expecting you tomorrow.

Good.

They're under pressure and we're the white knight.

Hopefully, they'll just take our money

and leave us the key to the ranch.

That's the plan.

Check out my poster!

It's so pretty.

Thank you.

You're really good.

How's it coming?

My little artist.

Good job, Annie-girl!

I think it's your best poster yet.

And your last one for a while. You've got chores.

Aw, Mom. Five more minutes?

I'm sorry. Say so long.

Okay. So long, guys.

Good luck with your posters.

Thanks very much.

Thank you.

So...

I met with Hal at the bank.

How'd it go?

Hal and your father go way back.

All the way back to grade school.

So, trust me,

he'll leave no stone unturned when it comes to helping out.

You don't have to worry about that.

We've got coloring to do.

Yes, ma'am.

This project is the primary reason

Global wants to merge with us,

and we need everything to move quickly,

which is my job.

Your job is to make sure

that everything flows smoothly here

until I get back.

Think you two can handle that?

- Yes, sir. - Yes, sir.

Good.

And Richard...

good luck.

I don't believe in luck.

I believe in negotiations.

I've gotta go.

I will be in touch with you later.

- Good evening, Mr. Belmont. - Good evening.

What's the score?

We're up two to one in the sixth, sir.

All right. All right. Who's on the mound?

- Tanaka. - Tanaka?

He's pitching a one-hitter tonight.

Sounds good.

That reminds me.

For you and your daughter.

I won't be needing them tomorrow night.

Are you kidding me?

Box seats!

Thank you so much, sir.

You're a real stand-up guy.

You deserve it. Tell Sasha I said hello.

I sure will.

Have a good evening, sir.

Yes!

Howdy.

Hi.

I think you're my fare.

I don't think so. Waiting on a town car.

Well, this truck goes to town all the time.

Never got lost once.

My assistant called for a "Bighorn Car Service".

Maybe I am your fare.

Name's Willie.

Richard.

Well, you got here just in time, Richard.

Why do you say that?

Well, the airport just closed now for runway repair.

You're kidding me, right?

So I'm stuck here?

Guess so.

Lucky you.

Yeah. Lucky me.

Am I taking you to Walker Ranch?

I'll keep that up front with me, if that's okay.

Well, whatever suits you.

You know...

your pilot should've told you about the closure.

I am the pilot.

You here for business or pleasure, Richard?

Business.

Never would've guessed.

Sorry, Willie.

Bit of a crisis back at the office.

Hey, you wouldn't be willing to recommend a hotel for me,

would ya?

With the craziness getting here, I forgot to book a room.

I could, but it wouldn't matter.

Why's that?

Well, we only got one hotel.

If you don't have a room already,

you're out of luck.

With the Summer Festival,

all the rooms got booked up weeks ago.

Perfect.

And I just lost signal.

Don't worry.

Hold on. Slowing down.

Horseback riders, they got the right of way.

Take care, now!

Does she work around here?

Sure does.

I'll tell ya, everybody knows everybody around here.

Do you want to see the Walker Ranch?

No better view than from here.

Is that a view, or is that a view?

That's a view.

Hi there, Willie.

Howdy!

Here, let me take your horse for you.

Thank you.

It's you.

Sorry, I saw you on the road there, earlier.

You're not from around here, are you?

No. New York. Just arrived.

You're the guy who flew in

right as soon as they were closing down the airport.

You know about that?

It's a small town. Word travels fast.

Richard.

Richard Belmont.

Here to see the Walker Ranch

and a Mr. Sam Walker.

You know Sam Walker?

Maybe you could tell me about him.

Oh, boy.

Well, I know Sam, all right.

I'll take it from here, Willie.

- We'll be right back. - But he's my ride.

Go easy on him, Sam.

Wait, wait, wait.

You're Sam Walker?

The Sam Walker?

Technically, it's Samantha, but everyone calls me Sam.

And what about you?

Just Richard? There's no nickname?

Ricardo? Richie?

Rick?

Just Richard.

Not sure I can trust a man without a nickname.

Anyway, you came to see the ranch,

so why don't I give you a bird's-eye view?

You're supposed to follow me, "Just Richard".

Right.

You're a developer, right?

That's right.

Bet you want to build a big resort.

Maybe a championship golf course,

a lake with sailboats and canoes.

Well, actually, I pictured two championship golf courses

and a shopping mall in between 'em.

Just so you know,

I'm open to hearing your offer,

but I have every intention of keeping the ranch.

Well, our development would bring commerce to the region,

keep the shops open and thriving,

pave the way for new small businesses.

And our offer's very generous,

with a bonus built in for early departure of the property.

Are you kidding me?

We just met,

and you're already showing me the door.

I just...

Allow me to present my offer.

Just listen.

Close your eyes.

What am I supposed to hear?

The sound of silence.

Great. Now I've got a signal.

Sorry. I've got to take this.

Todd. Hey. I'm with Walker now.

I'm looking at the ranch. It's beautiful.

I'll call you when I get settled.

Sam!

Thanks, Willie.

Not a problem.

Think I got to throw these shoes out.

No. Just a little spit and an old rag,

and they'll shine up fine.

Right.

Hey, can I call you later, when I get a place to stay?

You don't have a place to stay?

Well, no, according to my ride, everything's booked up.

- The... - Festival. Right.

Sounds like you're in a pickle.

We have a guest cottage at the ranch.

It's not the Ritz-Carlton, but you can stay if you like.

You're offering to let me stay at the ranch?

That's how we do things here.

If a person's stuck,

they always have a place to stay.

Besides...

it's the least I can do after ruining your shoes.

Well, thank you.

That's very kind.

You do know that's not gonna stop me

from trying to convince you to sell me your ranch, right?

That's why I want you there.

So I can keep an eye on ya.

Okay then.

Let's go, JR.

"JR"?

That's short for "Just Richard".

There. Now you got a nickname.

Get in, JR.

I love this ranch.

She'll do what's best.

If there's one thing that I know about Sam Walker,

it's her unparalleled drive to do what's right.

Speak of the devil.

Well, hello there.

Buck, Catherine.

This is Richard Belmont from New York.

But you can call him JR.

- Okay. - Nice to meet you. Richard.

Nice to meet you, Richard.

Welcome to Walker Ranch.

Our daughter's around here somewhere.

Annie!

Coming!

- There she is. - There she is.

- Annie, this is JR. - Hi, Annie.

You all live here?

Yep. Home, sweet home.

Buck and Catherine keep the place running,

and I would be lost without them.

Anyway, let me show you to your digs.

I'll take that.

- Nice to meet you. - Likewise.

Stays pretty quiet out here at night,

just some wolves and coyotes.

Wolves and coyotes?

Don't worry.

Simba will scare them off.

And who is Simba?

Our resident mountain lion.

You have a resident mountain lion?

Relax.

He'll probably leave you alone.

"Probably?"

So this is you.

Will there be turndown service?

And chocolates on the pillows?

Yeah, the housekeeper's on vacation,

so you'll have to clean up after yourself.

I'm very clean.

I'm sure you are.

So the cottage is small, but cozy.

You've got a fridge, microwave,

no TV, no phone.

Everything you need, and nothin' you don't.

Where do I get signal?

Phone service is a bit spotty out here.

Best place is behind the barn.

Okay, perfect. Thanks.

Sam?

How is delivery around here?

Delivery?

Are you talking foals, calves, or babies?

Food.

I don't want to inconvenience your chef.

Supper's served at 6:00.

I'll alert the "chef" that you'll be joining us.

Sam?

Don't I need a key?

Nobody locks their doors around here.

Hey, JR. Come on in.

Didn't realize we didn't dress for dinner. Sorry.

Carbs.

Well, country life means working hard in the day

and celebrating good food in the evening.

Thanks.

So, Sam, since the airport's gonna be closed for a few days,

maybe you'd like to take Richard shopping.

That would be great, actually.

I have to pick up a couple of personal items.

I only packed for one night.

That is delicious.

I haven't had a home-cooked meal like this in...

Actually, I don't think

I've ever had a home-cooked meal like this.

Catherine, you've outdone yourself.

Well, there's plenty,

as you can see, but Sam did the cooking tonight.

Thank you.

From the chef.

JR?

Mom says you do business?

That's right.

I'm planning to start my own business someday.

Oh, yeah? What kind?

I don't know.

As long as it's with horses.

I love horses.

Maybe you can help me.

Well, yeah. I'd love to.

Why don't we have your people get in touch

with my people, and we'll set a meeting.

Okay.

Who are my people?

We are, honey.

So, Richard.

Speaking of business...

Sam tells us you'd like to buy the ranch.

Well...

my company does have plans to invest in Bighorn's future,

and your ranch is a big piece of that puzzle.

I told JR I would listen to his offer,

but that we have every intention of keeping our ranch.

Sam's got this idea she's kicking around.

Hush. I'm keeping it under my hat.

Okay.

I see.

Well, we're delighted to have you, Richard,

whatever the reason.

Thank you.

Of course, while you're here,

you will have to follow the house rule.

What house rule?

Well, we don't tolerate freeloaders at Walker Ranch,

so JR will have to pull his own weight.

That sounds fair.

Great. You'll do the dishes tonight.

Nice!

Want some food?

There you go.

It tickles.

You wanna try?

No. I'm good here.

He probably won't bite.

Oh, good. "Probably".

I think it tickles.

Come on. Give me your hand.

Just relax.

All right, all right.

- Okay. Okay. - Now make it flat.

There you go.

Annie! Time for bed!

Coming, Mom!

'Night, Sam. 'Night, Dad.

Okay, be there in a second

to give you a kiss goodnight, okay, Junebug?

Don't forget to show JR the lightning bugs!

I won't. Sweet dreams, Annie-girl.

Goodnight, JR!

'Night, Annie.

Well... I best be following.

Lightning bugs, huh? It's about time.

Lightning bugs?

You've never heard of lightning bugs?

Well, I've heard of them.

I've just never seen them in person.

You do a good job feeding the horse,

I'll show you the lightning bugs.

Deal.

Hey, hey...

All right.

You're not gonna eat me, right?

That's not so bad.

Hey! I got this.

So how long's the ranch been in your family?

Four generations.

Dad should've sold it, but he's stubborn.

And he loved this land.

The ranch was his life.

When he died,

the remaining 2,500 acres,

and the mountain of debt that came with them,

passed on to me.

According to Dad,

the land was important, but the code was paramount.

The code?

"The Cowboy Code".

I didn't know there was such a thing.

Oh, yes.

There are four pillars.

The first is to live each day with courage.

Courage.

I like that.

What's the second?

I think one's enough for now.

I see how it is.

Sam.

Are you giving me your number?

Not quite.

In the interest of living each day with courage...

there's our offer.

I think you'll find there's enough there to start over.

I don't want to start over.

I want to start fresh.

Well?

I don't see anything.

Wait for it.

There must be thousands of 'em.

I've never seen anything like it.

I'm surprised you've never seen them before.

They're a lot more common in your part of the country.

Maybe they're afraid to come into the city.

Too much traffic.

They're rare here...

which makes this all the more special.

Seems like there's a lot of things around here

that are rare and special.

Welcome to Montana.

Thanks so much, guys. I appreciate it.

Sam?

Hey, Larry!

How's Megan and the kids?

Everybody's doing great.

Believe it or not,

Megan and I are coming up on our 10th anniversary.

- Really? - Yeah.

That's hard to believe.

I remember your first dance.

At our wedding?

Sadie Hawkins. Seventh grade.

You've got an excellent memory.

I'm gonna put this on your tab, right?

Thanks, Larry.

No trouble at all.

I know you're good for it.

And why don't you come up for dinner?

I know the whole gang would love to see you.

Thank you. I will.

Yeah? All right. Take care now.

You too.

Sam.

Hi, Buck.

Looks like JR slept in this morning.

Sure does appear that way.

I really like him. Don't you, Buck?

Seems like a nice enough fella.

He's trying to buy our home and send us packing.

Aside from that fact.

Good morning.

Good morning, Richard.

Morning.

So, ranch life typically starts at sun-up.

You know that, right?

I do now.

Well, how'd you sleep, JR?

Best night of sleep I've had in a long time.

Actually slept, which is unusual for me.

Good morning, Annie.

Good morning.

This is for you.

And what do I do with this?

It's for pulling your weight around here.

You know, I was hoping to catch a ride into town later,

maybe do some shopping.

Well, the man could use a hat.

I have a meeting at the bank.

You can tag along, if you like.

The bank?

You know. Talk about the thing.

Oh, right. The thing.

Hey, Sam, maybe later you can

show JR the ranch up close.

I'd like that.

Do you ride?

Once, at summer camp.

I was nine.

Great.

You can ride Rocky.

Don't worry, JR.

Rocky's a real sweetheart.

He probably won't throw you.

Great.

I've known Buck my whole life.

Catherine, almost as long.

I introduced them,

and I was actually in the room when Annie was born.

That sounds like family.

Yeah, they are.

We have a saying in Bighorn.

There are no neighbors, only family.

I like that.

Well, hello, Samantha.

Good to see ya.

You too, Maryann.

Who's your friend?

He's just visiting. From New York.

Right.

The pilot who flew in just before the airport closed.

Maryann Moore. Bighorn mayor.

Richard Belmont. Stranded pilot.

You go by "Richard"?

No... No nickname?

That's what I said.

Well, okay.

See you at Summer Fest, Sam?

I'll be there.

He's not too shabby in the looks department.

She's got my vote.

Sorry. She's termed out.

Ready to pull your weight again, JR?

Mind doing some shopping while I'm at the bank?

Not at all.

Great.

So, Hal, what do you think of my idea?

I know there are still a few details

that need to be ironed out,

but I think it's got potential.

Yeah, I think it's real interesting.

Now, naturally, all the small-business loans

need to go through the business development department

at the main office.

My authority here is pretty much limited

to farm equipment and insurance loans.

But I'm always happy to help, which brings me to...

Bighorn Bank and Trust's business planning packet.

That'll teach you how to write a business plan,

and things like, market analysis

and financial projections,

how to implement a management team, etcetera.

And you'll also need

to apply for the necessary licenses and permits.

You'll need to open a business account.

And do you have an LLC yet?

'Cause that's also something you ought to get on.

You know, I can set up an appointment for you,

if you like.

No, no, that's okay,

I think I'd like to look these over first.

Thank you so much for your time, Hal.

Do you want me to walk you out?

No, no. I'm all right. Thanks.

Hey.

Hey, Lonnie.

What's wrong?

What?

The bank? The ranch?

Hi, JR.

Hey. This is everything that was on the list.

Great. Thank you.

JR, this is Lonnie Lawson, our sheriff.

We grew up together.

Richard Belmont.

You do realize, when you crossed the street just now,

that you were jaywalking, right?

Jaywalking?

Just kidding.

I'm sure that jaywalking's an artform back in NYC.

You're the stranded pilot.

My reputation precedes me.

Well, I need to head back to work.

See you at the festival, Sam?

Sure thing.

You know, if we're going on a trail ride,

you got to at least look like a cowboy.

Come on.

Please don't make me look like a cowboy.

Sam, the groceries?

They'll be fine.

You take longer than me in there.

No?

That's not it.

Howdy. It's too much?

This has gotta be the one.

Looking pretty good...

...in a city-slicker kinda way.

Is that a compliment?

That almost sounded like a compliment.

You're just missing one thing.

Your cowboy hat.

Come on.

What took you so long?

What do we got here?

JR, is that you?

'Fraid so.

Leaves here a greenhorn, and comes back a cowboy.

All right, let's not get carried away.

I think you look very handsome.

Well, thank you, Catherine.

- He does. - Yes. Darn tootin'.

All ready!

Are you sure you've ridden?

Might need a little refresher.

On which part?

All of it.

See, now, everyone,

we ask 'em if they can ride,

and they always say they can ride...

until they get in the saddle and start sliding out of it.

You want to show him how it's done, Annie-girl?

All right.

Now you stand beside your mount, like this.

Put both reins in your left hand,

with a little tuft of mane.

Keep the right rein tight,

so he doesn't swing away when you get on.

Turn the stirrup so the fender lies flat,

lift your left foot in

and push up with your right leg.

Lookin' good up there, cow girl.

All right, let's get you down.

See, JR? It's easy.

Now it's your turn.

Yeah.

Okay. All right. My turn.

- It's... - Like this...

...The other side.

Right.

Good start.

Okay, reins and...

mane, or something like that,

and left leg lift, then...

and then we're up.

Yep. Okay.

All right. We're up.

Okay.

Okay. Okay, all right...

- Not bad! - Hey.

This feels pretty good up here, actually.

You ready?

Ready.

Go easy on JR.

He's new.

And we like him.

So none of that throwing stuff.

Wait. Thro... "Throwing stuff"?

Come on, city-slicker.

Okay.

We'll be back by supper, Annie-girl.

Okay, Sam.

Have fun, JR!

Bye, Annie.

Yeah. He's totally gonna slide right out of that saddle.

Even the air is different out here.

And quiet!

No noise from the city.

What was it like, growing up where you did?

Well, it had its advantages.

Even went camping a couple times, upstate.

Probably pretty tame to you.

You know, that horse suits you.

Yeah?

Maybe I was a cowboy in another life.

Yeah, maybe.

I think we should cool off.

Why don't you take your boots off,

get in the stream?

Well, I think I'm okay here.

The water's warm.

You sure about that?

Move it, cowboy.

All right. I guess I'm going in.

While we're young.

I'm working on it.

Cut me some slack.

Boots are new to me.

Okay.

Yeah.

I thought you said it was gonna be warm!

It's just a figure of speech.

When was the last time you walked through a stream?

The last time?

I think your idea of warm and my idea of warm

are very different things.

See?

It's freezing!

I know.

I know.

The water's fine.

I used to come here all the time for picnics.

It's one of my favorite spots.

I can see why.

What?

I think this country thing is growing on you.

What makes you say that?

You didn't talk business once the whole ride.

That's about to change.

Me and my big mouth.

Did you take a look at my offer?

I did.

And?

Still mulling it over.

Any idea when the mulling might be over?

We had a big storm last winter.

Did some damage to the barn.

The repairs weren't cheap, and I...

fell a little behind on the payments.

I'll make it up,

but the bank is running out of patience.

That's tough.

Yeah.

You want some free advice?

Sure.

Toss a coin.

A coin?

Heads, you take my deal.

Tails, you don't.

But here's the thing.

You toss the coin, you catch it in mid-air,

keep it in the palm of your hand and don't look at it.

Why's that?

Because you should go with what you hoped it was

while it was in the air.

That's the only way to use a coin toss

to make an important decision.

Well, what if I want it to land on tails?

Then I go home.

Never darken your doorstep again.

That a promise? You won't even visit?

You want me to visit?

Well, you are a...

pretty great dishwasher,

and those don't just grow on trees.

So, how'd you come up with this coin toss theory?

Harvard.

Economics class.

- Of course. - Hey!

At least I got something out of my Ivy League education.

I know something you don't know, Mr. Ivy Leaguer.

What's that?

It's your turn to cook supper tonight.

You're joking, right?

This part of that pulling-your-weight thing?

I don't know if you want me cooking.

Don't worry.

You'll have an excellent sous chef.

There it goes.

Good job.

All right.

And then you pour it back in there.

Okie-doke. What do you think? How'd I do?

- Good. - Yeah?

How's it going in here?

Almost ready.

The sous chef's putting me through my paces.

I'm a shoe chef?

Sure is a lot of spaghetti.

Yeah. I think we maybe made a little too much.

I think it's time for a taste test.

Well?

Is it ready?

Yep. I guess we did a good job, huh, JR?

Good job? I think we rocked it.

You think we rocked it? All right, put it there.

Okay! So, what do I do next?

You serve it.

All right.

JR's gonna show me a card trick.

Hey. It's bedtime, kitten.

Okay.

Okay, I've got the cards. Can you show me the trick now?

Yeah.

Pick a card.

Place it anywhere in the deck.

Don't show it to me.

Put it back in the deck, anywhere you want.

Ready.

All right.

Is this your card?

Yes! That's amazing!

Sam!

Isn't JR cool?

He's a pilot and really good at card tricks.

That's great, Annie.

You know, Annie.

I've been thinking about that company of yours.

Yeah?

I was thinking

that since you like horses and you like helping people...

Maybe you could use them as therapy animals.

Bring 'em to kids in children's hospitals

or old folks in nursing homes.

Cheer 'em up when they're going through hard times.

Everybody loves horses, right?

I like that idea.

I know!

We could call it "Healing Horses".

There you have it.

Annie-bananie, it is time for your bed.

Aw, Mom. Five more minutes?

No, ma'am, your five minutes was up five minutes ago.

That's my last trick anyways.

All right. Goodnight.

Goodnight.

Sam, tuck me in?

Sure.

Outranked again!

An automated milking machine.

I'm gonna go help Sam feed the horses.

Okay. All right, honey.

JR.

JR.

Hey, did you and Sam have a good trail ride today?

I did.

Even took a little walk through a stream.

My feet are just now thawing out.

She took you to the grove?

Hmm!

Why "hmm"?

Well, I just...

I don't think she's taken anybody there since Luke.

And who's Luke?

Sam's fiancé.

Well, her ex-fiancé.

Yeah.

They were gonna be married two years ago

and then he got a job in Los Angeles,

and Sam couldn't do that, so it ended.

It's the ranch.

Sam takes her obligation to this land so seriously.

Anyway. Do you want some tea?

May I join you?

Sure.

This is... incredible.

Yeah.

You know, I've never done this before.

Look up at the stars?

Not like this.

Whenever I'm feeling lost or overwhelmed,

I just go outside and look up.

Sort of puts things in perspective, I guess.

Do you see Ursa Major?

Where?

There.

Oh, yeah.

Yeah, I do.

You see the bear?

A bear?

Yes?

You don't see it.

So tell me more about this Cowboy Code.

Cowboy Code pillar number two.

Take pride in your work.

My dad instilled that in me when I was a very little girl.

Sam, I know you love this ranch.

Who wouldn't?

But it must also feel a little constricting at times.

What do you mean?

You were born into this, you didn't choose it.

And I'm offering you a chance to start your life over.

Re-invent yourself.

On your own terms.

And at the same time, I can't help but think

that there are so many people out there,

like me,

who would love to experience what you have here.

At a resort?

We take pride in our work, too.

But why does the land have to be uprooted and paved

for that to happen?

What if the people you're talking about

could experience all this

without the cement and bright lights?

Goodnight, Richard.

Goodnight.

It's "Richard," huh?

Richard, what's the latest?

The board's all over me,

trying to figure out what's going on out there.

The airport's still closed, and Sam...

Walker is still not ready to accept our offer.

Which part?

The selling-us-the-ranch part.

Well, that's not good.

Maybe you should try a deal sweetener.

The deal's sweet enough.

I just need you

to keep the board at bay a little longer.

What? Longer? Richard, I...

Hey, I gotta call you back, okay?

I'll fill you in later.

Richard, wait. I...

Hello?

All right, this is pretty cool.

Isn't it amazing?

I love this game.

Well, if you're lucky,

I'll let you win me a bear.

Well, ain't that sweet of you.

- Mom? - Yes?

I want to go on the slide.

Well, sure, sweet pea.

Will you be all right on your own?

Go, have fun.

All right. Let's go.

Enjoy.

You want to give it a go?

You want to show me how it's done?

I'll teach you.

Thank you.

I've been coming here every year since I was a kid.

Hey...

Part of what makes Bighorn so special.

You know, our development would really put Bighorn on the map.

Bighorn is already on the map.

You just need a magnifying glass to see it.

Your turn.

Thank you.

JR, you have quite the arm!

Used to play ball in school.

You just won.

For me?

Thank you.

Should I give him a name?

Well, I hear you can't trust

anybody that doesn't have a nickname.

That's Larry from the feed store.

His family's adorable.

Can we get cotton candy?

Sure!

- Hi. - Hi.

Thank you.

- Cheers. - Cheers.

Samantha!

Hi, Maryann. Hi, Hal.

Sam.

We have something for you.

For me?

We had a secret town hall meeting last night,

and it was unanimous.

Everybody contributed.

Contributed?

I'm sure it's not near enough covering what you need,

but we just wanted to let you know

that we love Walker Ranch,

and we love you, too.

Thank you very much, but I can't accept.

You're like family to us. We want you to have it.

And I appreciate that, I really do,

but I... I can't accept this.

I hope you'll thank everyone for me.

I'll figure something out.

I'll be fine.

I should go find the others.

Airport's opening up.

- Guess you'll be heading back. - Yup.

Gotta be heading home.

"Home".

Always been one of my favorite words.

Most people think it refers to a particular place,

but I think it's more than that.

It's a feeling.

And sometimes you get that feeling

in the most unexpected places.

So Annie wants to go to the kids' party

with her friends, and we're gonna go over there.

You want to stay?

All right.

Okay.

What do you think?

Looks like fun.

After you, cowboy.

All right.

Beginner's luck!

Pick your prize.

I pick...

that one.

I used to love Ferris wheels when I was a kid.

Coney Island.

Used to go over and over until they closed.

You know, I noticed

you stopped doing your neck thing.

I do a "neck thing"?

What thing?

This thing...

I do that?

You used to.

Well, maybe it's because I feel more relaxed now.

And what does "more relaxed" feel like?

Pretty good, actually!

Especially with the sugar rush.

Do you have any idea how long it's been

since I've had this much sugar?

I'm like a little kid again.

I think maybe it's time for me to teach you about

Cowboy Code pillar number three.

All right. I'm ready. Hit me with it.

"Talk less, say more".

That aimed at me? Am I talking too much?

Maybe just a little.

Consider me cut off.

And you just squeeze down to push out the milk, like this.

Okay.

All right.

Why don't you give it a try?

All right.

I got this.

I think she's broken.

Just a little more pressure.

Don't worry. You're not gonna hurt her.

You're sure?

Okay.

Hey! I got it!

That's really warm, too.

Well, we got warm milk. All we need is cookies.

Hey, you don't happen to have any chocolate cows, do you?

I really like chocolate milk.

Chocolate cows.

JR's funny, huh, Sam?

He sure thinks he is.

Hey! What, are you leaving me here?

Keep up the good work.

Sorry.

Excuse me. Sorry.

- Hey. - Hey.

How am I doing?

Looking good.

Okay.

Mom?

Hi, Richard.

Hi, son.

Hey!

We're just calling to see how things were going.

Son, how's the deal going?

I just got off a conference call with the board.

They're eager to get going on this project.

We're all eager.

I'm doing the best I can.

Well, board meets in the morning.

I have to give them an answer.

Understood.

Well, I just want to make sure that you're relaxing.

I am, actually.

You've heard of a dude ranch?

It's kind of amazing.

Trish, this is no time to relax.

This is about closing a deal.

Actually, I have to go.

I will be in touch with you later.

Go close that deal, son.

I know you can do it!

I appreciate your confidence. Bye, Mom.

- Bye, Dad. - Bye-bye.

What's a "dude ranch"?

Wrench, please?

JR?

Other one.

Thanks.

You know, we do have one thing in common.

We both went into the family business.

That's true.

Although, they are very different businesses.

That's true.

Can I ask you something?

Yeah, sure.

Are you enjoying this?

You know, trail rides and ranch work?

Pure drudgery.

You kidding me?

This is the most fun that I have had in...

I don't even know how long.

It's not easy.

But...

there's something about

being outside

and putting in an honest day's work

that's not behind a desk.

I do have one question for you.

What's that?

When do we get to do the real cowboy stuff?

Real cowboy stuff?

Yeah! You know, like,

roping and riding, like in the movies.

This is real cowboy stuff.

Thanks.

Richard, I talked to your father.

Things are getting very tense

around here.

Well, then it's a good thing I'm here.

Well, the board is afraid that if you can't close soon,

then Global's gonna call off the merger.

Look, Todd. I think I'm close here.

I just need a little more time.

Okay. I'll do my best, but, please...

Move quickly.

Don't worry.

By the way, I...

I mucked a corral today.

You should try it sometime.

It's very... relaxing.

Seriously?

Hey, I got to go.

I will check in with you later.

Richard...

Get the president of the board on the phone right away.

Okay. Okay.

I want to hear your most embarrassing moment.

All right. If you go first.

Fine.

In high school,

I was crowned the "Alfalfa Queen".

I have literally no idea what that means.

All right, let me paint you a picture.

Hideous green taffeta gown,

hideous lavender tiara,

in front of the whole school.

The many faces of Sam Walker.

Your turn.

There are just so many. How do I choose just one?

Come on. No copping out.

Well, there was one time,

I forgot to bring my wallet

to a very important client lunch,

and I had to make the client pay.

That's it?

Well, yeah, that's really embarrassing.

That is embarrassing.

By the way, I don't think that gate looks right.

You sure?

Looks fine to me.

I think, you had a broken gate,

and a city-slicker fixed it.

Deal with it.

At least it's open.

It's kinda fixed.

Do you need a hand?

No, I can just hold it. Like, see?

You're on your own.

It's fine.

So, Richard,

when was the last time you made s'mores?

Well...

I think I was 10.

First and last time.

Well, it's a summer tradition.

Yep. Every Friday night.

Here, JR. I made this one specially for you.

Thank you, Annie.

Okay, you need

your Graham cracker sandwich and a chunk of chocolate.

Okay. Graham crackers...

and... chocolate.

And here we go.

Right.

Whoa.

- Go ahead. Take a bite. - Okay.

Perfection.

I think it's a certain young lady's bedtime.

Yep. Come on, Annie.

It's time for bed.

Say goodnight to Sam and JR.

'Night, Sam. 'Night, JR.

- Goodnight. - Goodnight, Annie.

- Goodnight, guys. - Goodnight, you two.

Goodnight.

This was really fun.

I agree.

You... You have a little...

You've got a little chocolate...

I'm gonna turn in, too, JR.

Yeah.

Goodnight, JR.

Goodnight, Sam.

You okay?

Yeah, just a little sore.

Kinda different than the gym.

That's for sure.

Hey, think we could go for another ride?

You really are liking this cowboy thing, aren't you?

Maybe.

I want to burn that view into my memory.

It's pretty late. I should probably get you back.

Get me back?

Well, I just mean I would usually just camp here,

but I don't think you're up for it.

Up for what? Sleeping on the ground?

I didn't mean it like that.

I am so up for sleeping on the ground.

- All right, then. - Okay.

- Then it's settled. - Yeah.

So... what do I do now?

You could get some kindling for the fire.

Okay.

I'll take your horse.

Thank you.

So I don't realize she's the wrong blind date

until about halfway through, she looks at me,

she says, "Why do you keep calling me Cynthia?

My name is Robin".

See? You're just full of embarrassing moments.

I actually need to thank you for something.

For what?

You showed me that my idea to save the ranch is possible.

How so?

Watching you these past couple of days...

baling hay,

mucking the stalls...

riding horseback.

You seem different.

I feel different.

Freer, more relaxed.

Right.

And if the ranch can do that for a city-slicker like you

in just a couple of days,

maybe it can do it for other people.

Businessmen and women.

Ordinary people stuck in nine-to-five jobs

who could use a dose of this life.

Give 'em a chance to sleep out under these stars

and recharge their batteries.

You're talking about a dude ranch?

All right, I peeked at your notes.

The Cowboy Code would be paramount to my dude ranch.

Live each day with courage, take pride in your work,

talk less, say more, and...

"Always finish what you start".

I'm sorry, I-I couldn't wait, I had to ask Buck.

So, what's stopping you?

Well, there's still the little problem

of my mortgage and past-due payments.

Almost forgot.

Yeah, and there's also the fact

that I don't know the first thing

about creating a proper business plan.

I do.

And you want to help me?

Yeah.

Why?

Seems like the right thing to do.

Never knew there were so many stars

until I came out here.

Kind of makes you wonder.

Oh, yeah?

About what?

Everything.

I could really see myself out here.

Really?

What happened to the city-slicker?

Well, he's still here,

camping out in the wilderness with Sam Walker.

May I ask you a question?

Sure.

Are you happy with your life?

How do I know?

I think you know when you know.

I'm happy now.

In this moment.

That sounded like a mountain lion.

That's because it was a mountain lion.

I think we should probably turn in.

Mountain lions don't eat people, do they?

Not as long as you keep the fire going.

I will get more wood.

Thanks.

So, you think you're cut out for sleeping under the stars?

You kidding? Best night of sleep I ever had.

Think you might be onto something

with this dude ranch.

Glad you think so.

Thank you.

Have a nice stay.

What are they doing here?

Friends of yours?

Something like that.

This is... This is nice.

Better in person.

Well, hello there.

Sorry.

We're just a little weathered from that long cab ride.

Look at this place, huh?

I can't wait to get... to get started.

We are so excited about implementing our plan,

but I'm sure Richard has been over all the details with you.

He's very thorough.

Where are my manners?

It is great to meet you, Mr. Walker.

Can I call you Sam?

You can call her Sam.

I'm Sam Walker.

I own the ranch.

Okay.

Well, I'm Todd Bates from Belmont Corporation,

and this is my associate, Ashley Carter.

Hi there.

We're looking for our boss, Richard.

Tall guy.

Todd? Ashley?

- Richard? - Richard?

What are you doing here?

I didn't authorize this trip.

I'm sorry, Richard.

I... We have some news that's best delivered in person.

Global is threatening to pull out of the merger

unless you close this deal right immediately.

And?

And the board has voted

to purchase the mortgage of this property

from the local bank,

which means we now own the note,

and, unfortunately, we're going to have to foreclose.

We have to do it right away or the project's dead.

They can't do that. I'm the CEO.

Well, of course, they can. It's in the bylaws.

But, the good news is

your dad loves the dude ranch concept.

Loves! Loves it.

We already have plans in the works to implement.

What?

Wasn't enough for you to steal my ranch,

you stole my idea as well?

Sam, this is a mistake, I can fix this.

You know, you're really good at what you do, Richard Belmont.

I was starting to believe you actually cared.

Sam, just listen...

Come on.

Richard?

- Come on! - Let's go!

Why don't we let the lawyers handle the rest of this deal?

So we should take the ranch by force?

It's just business, it's not personal.

It's always personal.

There's nothing more personal than home.

Richard...

our plan is a good one,

and you'll never find a place as perfect as this location.

Our plan?

It's not our plan, it's Sam's plan,

and this is not right.

- Richard. - If you could just...

- Richard? - I'm so sorry. For everything.

We'll be all right.

So will Sam.

Guess I was wrong to think that Sam and I could...

Just come from different worlds.

Maybe...

but you'd be surprised how much you can have in common

with someone who, at first glance,

is totally different from you.

You're a good man, Richard.

Don't let anybody tell you any different.

Including you.

Come here, buddy.

Don't forget to look up at the stars every now and then.

Okay?

Annie around?

She is, but it might be best if you just go.

She's not great with goodbyes.

Richard? We really should get going.

Wait!

JR, don't go!

I gotta go, Annie.

I gotta go home.

I'll miss you.

I'll miss you, too.

Are you coming back?

I don't think so.

I understand.

You have to go home.

Home is the best place in the world.

Do you love your home as much as the ranch?

No.

No, I don't.

Richard?

We've really got to get back to New York.

So sorry.

Bye.

Great. Good. Cool. Thank you.

So, Richard, we have so much...

- Yeah. - ...To catch up on.

- Exciting plans. - Yeah, Rich?

Richard?

You're just gonna put the horse away, then?

I'm sure that's what he's doing.

Richard?

Todd, Ashley.

I'm afraid I can't go back just yet.

You can't go... back?

You're kidding.

This place will never be a resort.

It's a home.

Where's JR going?

If I'm not mistaken,

he's going after a girl.

Oh, no.

We are so fired.

Sam.

Stop right there.

Go away, Richard.

I don't want to see you.

Sam, I just need five minutes.

I don't want to hear it.

You couldn't get me to sell the ranch,

so you stole it instead.

You stole everything!

Sam, I had no idea

that my company was gonna buy your mortgage,

and I never suggested that they use your idea.

Then where did that come from?

That's a conversation I have to have with my father.

You'd better get that.

I wouldn't want your precious deal

to slip through the cracks.

Sam...

I know I came to Bighorn to close a deal,

but being here with you...

changed me.

I got to know Buck and I got to know Catherine

and Annie,

and this place... look at this place!

You can see everything. You can feel everything.

And for the first time, I saw me,

and I felt me.

I felt what it was like to be alive.

I'm not in Bighorn to close a deal.

I'm here to find out who I really am...

who I'm meant to be.

Oh, yeah?

And who's that?

The guy who fell in love with this place,

with this life,

and with...

I know you're not supposed to mix business and pleasure,

but it's too late for that now.

There's no going back.

I really don't know what to say to that.

You heard your colleagues.

It's over.

Not necessarily.

You still have 72 hours to make back the payments.

Might as well be 700 hours.

I don't have the money.

What if you did?

Let me make the mortgage payments current.

No.

Thank you, but I don't need you to rescue me.

I'm not rescuing you.

I'm buying into your idea.

The dude ranch.

You want to invest in my idea?

Yeah.

Why?

Because I lived it, Sam.

"Cowboy Code".

I lived it,

and I loved it,

and I know that other people will love it

just as much as I did,

and they'll pay for it, too.

And mostly because I don't want to go.

Let me get this straight.

You want to be my business partner?

I do.

What about your job?

They'll probably fire me.

That's okay.

My heart's not really in it.

I'm not sure it has been, for a long time.

Are you sure about all this?

Live with courage, right?

The code.

Then I guess we have a deal.

Just like the ladies to keep us waiting.

I suppose so.

Hello, Daddy. JR.

Annie.

Aren't you a vision this evening.

Thank you.

May I have the pleasure of this dance?

You may, indeed.

Howdy, cowboy.

You sure clean up nice.

Thank you. So do you.

Hey, look, honey. It's the stranded pilot.

Hey.

Name's JR.

Howdy, JR. I'm Larry.

This is my wife, Megan.

A pleasure.

Did you guys have a good time?

- Yeah. - Bye!

Come on.

Aren't you two cute?

May I have this dance?

Dance with me?

Thought you'd never ask.

Well, I got two left feet, so take it easy on me.

Come on. I want to show you something.

Can you see it?

No. I'm gonna need you to show me.

Ursa Major.

Isn't it beautiful?

Yeah.

It really is.

"Always finish what you start".