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What's all this?

Oh, it's building supplies.

- For what? - Their new hotel.

We start work on it today.

Where'd you get the money?

Cashed in the gold nugget my Pa give me.

Just about covers the expenses

with a little left for celebrating.

Where are you gonna build this hotel?

My saloon.

Gonna fix it up, put up a big sign --

Jake and Hank's Gold Nugget Saloon and Hotel.

Hank and Jake's Gold Nugget Saloon and Hotel.

Jake and Hank's sounds better.

It's my saloon. My name ought to come first.

It was my gold nugget paid for it.

So, I figured my...

Mr. Bray, I'm in need of some nails.

Nails? What, are you building a hotel, too?

A fence.

All right. Come on with me.

Hmm. It's from Emma.

She finally met up with Gilda St. Clair.

And they're on their way to London.

London? That's wonderful.

I'm glad she took the job.

It's what was best for both of us.

You should know, Mr. Gormley,

that this is a reputable institution

managing all the assets of this town.

Now, by coming to work here, you'll be taking responsibility

for the next generation of its citizens.

Will you be able to accept that?

As my father said to me, do not lift the load

unless you're prepared to carry it the distance.

Now, you must ask yourself, am I prepared to carry the load?

Well, speak up.

Are you?

Gentlemen, may I help you?

You can start by opening the safe.

Move, now.

All right, come on.

Get over there. Now, open it up.

Come on. Hurry up!

Walk nice and easy to the back.

Get in there.

We'd love to have you out to the house for dinner tonight.

Oh, I can't.

Loren's got a shipment of goods coming in on the late train.

And I promised him I'd help unload.

What about tomorrow night?

I just want to be sure that you're eating properly.

Uh-huh. And I'm dressing warm, too.

Mm-hmm.

Who's that?

I haven't seen him before.

I'm gonna go find out.

Matthew, be careful.

Yes, Ma.

Forget the rest. Move it.

All right, move, move, move.

Here.

Come on.

Matthew.

Let's go.

Hyah, hyah!

Oh, get out. Hyah!

There it is -- just beneath the clavicle.

Well, it's lodged between the pleura

and the subclavian artery.

In the thorax?

No, the lung's not punctured.

I'll remove the bullet.

There's a bleeder, the artery.

Small tear. The bullet must've grazed it.

Fraction of an inch either way.

Any news?

- Still operating. - Oh.

I can't believe this happened in our own town.

Anyone who got a look at the ones who done it?

I saw them.

They're known as the Stearate Gang.

I just made some inquiries.

Apparently, these outlaws

have been robbing banks all along the Santa Fe Trail.

A $1,000 reward has just been issued for their capture.

A thousand dollars?

Dozens of marshals, sheriffs, and bounty hunters

have been tracking them for months now.

Well, I hope they catch them soon.

They should've been caught today at my bank.

And they would've been if this town had a sheriff.

This town has a sheriff.

A real sheriff, Sully --

one that's capable of doing the job.

He's lost a lot of blood.

But in time, he should fully recover.

- Oh. - Oh, good.

Gonna need to order some bathtubs.

- What for? - The guests.

You got to know Preston's hotel's gonna offer hot baths.

What we need is a billiard table.

I hear Preston's hotel don't got one of them.

The -- the -- the money is running out, Hank.

I don't think we can afford hot baths and a billiard table.

So, we go get us some more money.

How?

You heard Preston.

Reward for the Stearate Gang's $1,000.

We can't go running off

and expect to open our hotel before Preston's.

So you stay here.

I'll go after them.

Alone?

Not alone.

I'll take along a friend.

Judge Colt and his jury of six.

All this time, I feared

that something like this would happen.

And now...

It came so close, Sully. We almost lost him.

Yeah, but we didn't.

What about the next time?

Michaela, we have been over this.

Matthew's of age. He's a man.

He's made his choice.

Perhaps this will make him reconsider that choice.

Maybe.

Let's just get him healed first.

The town council will want to appointment a temporary sheriff

to replace him.

I'll keep an eye on things for him

just till he gets better.

You, Sully?

You don't strike me as the sheriff type.

Like I said, Preston, it's only temporary.

Yes.

But while you're keeping an eye on things,

will you be prepared to assume the responsibility

that comes with the office?

Because that's what this town needs --

someone who's willing to do whatever is necessary

to get the job done.

Preston?

Here.

I got this rifle you were looking for.

Ain't she a beauty?

.52 caliber Sharps.

Knock a buffalo clear off its feet at 1,000 yards.

It'll do nicely.

You plan on going after those outlaws?

- That's right. - By yourself?

I'd have asked the sheriff to come along,

but I doubt he's fit for travel.

Oh.

Would you look at that?

I don't believe it.

- That's Elias Burch. - Who?

U.S. Marshal.

I got books about him in my store.

Why, the man's a living legend.

They say he's killed over 100 men.

Is the sheriff in?

No, he's been wounded.

Where can I find him?

I need to ask him a few questions.

Matthew, this man's a U.S. Marshal.

He'd like to ask you some questions about the robbery.

Elias Burch.

Have we met?

Every lawman in the country knows who you are.

Matthew Cooper.

About the gang that robbed the bank in town...

...how many men were there?

I don't know. I only saw two when I went in.

You went in without knowing how many you were up against?

I didn't know it was a robbery.

I only saw a man through a window.

Tall, a mustache, and a scar under his right eye?

That's him.

Jed Stearate.

There were four of them. I saw them leave the bank.

Are you tracking them?

All the way from California.

I'm going after them, too... soon as I get out of here.

It'll be some time. You need to get some rest.

You listen to the doc, sheriff.

You stay in bed and let me handle the Stearate Gang.

Is it true you killed 100 men?

Where'd you hear that?

I read some of them books they wrote about you.

That's too bad.

Buenas tardes, Teresa.

Hola, Brian.

How is your brother?

Doing better.

Ma says he just needs a lot of rest.

- He'll be as good as new. - Oh, I am glad.

Are you hungry?

Sure.

Got any tortillas?

For you, Brian?

Always.

I came out here to see if you'd need some help

with the fence.

Oh, that is very kind of you.

- Gracias. - De nada.

How's it coming along?

Slowly.

I was hoping to complete the work by next week.

But now, I am hoping before Easter.

My husband was to build the fence

when he finished the shearing pen.

He was always building, always working.

I have never lifted a hammer until this day.

I have none of his skill.

But I will learn, sí?

Sí.

- Gracias. - De nada.

Don't let them workers ruin my saloon while I'm gone.

I'll make sure they stick to the plan.

Remember, Hank -- shoot first, ask questions later.

Always.

Look at that.

You got your work cut out for you

if you plan on getting that reward.

Here's another spoonful.

I can feed myself, Dr. Mike.

The less you move your arm, the better.

Marshal Burch leave?

This morning.

I should be with him.

I'm a sheriff. I got a duty to this town.

It's only been two days, Matthew.

You're in no condition to travel.

You think I don't know what people are saying about me?

I can do this job.

Listen to me, Matthew.

That bullet damaged the lining of one of your arteries,

leaving it precariously thin.

Any increased activity or strain could cause the artery

to resume bleeding or possibly even rupture.

But if you stay calm and you rest, in time,

the artery will strengthen and heal.

And you can do your job.

I need another vial of sulfur and some carbolic acid.

I'll get them.

When did he leave?

Sometime during the night.

I was asleep in the other room. I didn't hear him.

Oh.

He won't get far in his condition.

Hopefully, we'll find him before he finds that gang.

Maybe he'll meet up with Marshal Burch.

Last thing Matthew needs

is that trigger-happy gunfighter leading him into a shoot-out.

Don't worry about Brian and Katie.

They'll be fine with me.

Hopefully, we won't be gone too long.

Thank you, Brian.

Big mistake.

And because of it, you're dead.

What do you mean?

You stopped inside the tree line.

Sound funnels along the water.

People can hear you -- people like me, Jed Stearate.

Now, if you stay on the other side of the trees,

the sound's muffled, and you'll be hid.

I want to ride with you.

You're in no condition to be out here.

I won't slow you down.

The people in my town are counting on me.

I ain't turning back.

Cherry pie, my favorite.

You sure you won't, uh, join me in a slice?

My treat.

No, thanks.

Ah, listen to me, Brian.

Don't worry.

I tell you, they're gonna bring Matthew home safe and sound.

I just know it.

Workers just cut a hole in the wall for a door.

One small problem -- It was the wrong wall.

Miss Teresa's been having troubles, too.

She's been trying to build a fence for days now.

By herself?

Can't afford to hire somebody.

I went out there a couple days ago to help her out.

But it's tough,

especially with those heavy fence posts.

What she needs is somebody strong to help her.

Good luck.

You've been doing that a long time.

How much cleaner are you hoping to get it?

Just want to make sure it's working right

when we catch up to Stearate.

Did you have a problem with it during the holdup?

I didn't have it with me at the time.

Didn't think carrying a gun was right.

A sheriff without a gun.

I'm surprised you lasted this long.

Well, it's behind me now.

From now on, I'm carrying this with me everywhere.

Is that the gun that killed those 100 men?

It's gonna be dark soon.

You better get some rest.

We'll be moving at first light.

- Hank. - Preston.

What are you doing?

I almost killed you.

What are you doing sneaking up on me like that?

I didn't know it was you.

Thought you was the Stearate Gang.

Oh, don't tell me you're going after them, as well.

I got a lot better chance than you do.

We'll see about that.

Why don't you put those things away now

so you don't hurt yourself?

Should have listened to Loren.

Shoot first, ask questions later.

Hank.

Wait a minute.

I think we stand a better chance if we pooled our resources.

You mean ride together?

Two against four are better odds than one.

- We split the reward 50/50. - Un-uh.

You can keep it all.

I just want that gang.

Wait.

What is it?

It's another marker.

Arrow, same as the last one.

Do you suppose Matthew made it?

Maybe.

I'm not sure.

Whoever made it wants us to know where they went.

What is it?

Riders coming.

Dr. Mike! Sully!

Over here!

Matthew?

Must've followed me. What are you doing?

What are you doing? Hey!

Let me go!

Take him home, where he'll be safe.

Unlock me!

Unlock me!

Listen to me. I'm not going back.

Let me go! I am not gonna go --

Take it easy.

Easy, Matthew.

Is he all right?

I believe so. He's fainted.

You didn't have to do that to him.

I thought you wanted him to stay home.

We do.

But getting him upset like that in his condition

is far too dangerous.

Exactly.

Your pulse is strong, and your color's returning.

I don't see any sign of arterial bleeding.

Can't believe he did that.

Better off letting Burch go after that gang alone.

I'm not turning back now.

Matthew, you're in no condition to be out here.

You've already fainted from exertion.

Any more strain and --

Dr. Mike, I got to do this.

I got to show the town that I can do this job.

You got to show the town or yourself?

If I ride back into town now, I'm admitting failure.

And I won't do that.

All right, we're going with you.

- What? - Sully's right.

That way I can monitor you more closely,

make sure you don't do anything too dangerous.

Mrs. Morales.

Mayor Slicker.

Is something wrong?

What?

No, no, no, no. I -- I -- I just...

I came out to give you your salary for the month.

Oh.

Gracias.

What'd you do this morning?

Well, um, good-bye.

Good-bye.

Listen, um, I --

I hear you're having some trouble putting up a fence.

Now, if you need some help, I'd be happy to come out.

That is very kind of you, but I am finding my way.

Soon, I will be finished.

Ah.

Well, all right.

Ah, see you.

Mayor Slicker's a nice man.

Yes.

Why'd you say no when he offered to help you

with the fence?

It would not be proper.

Sometimes, it helps to make new friends,

especially after someone you love dies.

It helped me when my ma died.

I met Dr. Mike.

Then I wasn't so sad anymore.

There it is again.

That was another one.

- Listen. - Is it them?

They stopped along the stream, inside the tree line.

Yes.

Big mistake.

Let's go.

How much money we got in there, huh?

Oh, yeah.

What are you doing?

It makes no sense rushing in right now.

It's dark. They really got plenty of places to hide.

We stand a better chance if we wait for first light --

make our move before they wake up.

I agree.

I thought you took him home.

Change of plans.

Well, I don't want him out here.

You've got no choice.

I'm bringing those men in to stand trial.

Now, you listen to me.

I know that look in your eyes.

It's the same one I had when I was your age

out on a posse chasing kidnappers.

I was angry, wasn't thinking clear.

I made a mistake that got half the posse

killed in a shoot-out.

That was you, not me.

Look, there's no sense in arguing.

We'll all be much better off if we work together.

We're staying here whether you like it or not.

All right.

We'll go around and come in from three sides.

Now, they're gonna go for their guns.

And when they do, we got to be --

Come on, let's ride.

Move out.

- Okay. - All right.

- What do we do? - We wait.

They'll be on guard now.

We'll follow them till they make camp again.

Look.

Hank and Preston?

We should move in now.

No.

Those two aren't gonna wait. They're gonna move in.

- You know they are. - If they do, it's a mistake.

I'm going in.

Matthew, no, it's far too dangerous.

I'm not gonna sit here and let them do my job.

You're not going anywhere.

- Hands in the air now! - Look out. There.

Stay here.

You see them?

Go, hyah.

Hyah, hyah.

Matthew, look out!

Hyah, hyah.

Come on, come on.

Hyah, hyah.

All right, stop shooting!

They're gone.

Think I got one.

I know I did.

Come on, We can't let them get too far ahead.

Thank you.

How is he?

Bullet fractured the rib.

From the angle of entry, I don't believe it perforated the lung.

- They got away. - I knew they would.

As soon as y'all started shooting,

y'all managed to hit everything except the gang.

It's been a while since I fired a gun.

It ain't about how to shoot a gun.

It's about when not to shoot a gun.

And until you learn that,

you'll always be what you are now --

a boy with a badge playing sheriff.

What happens now?

I keep tracking alone.

You should rest until your ribs heal.

I'll manage.

I've been after that gang too long to stop now.

I still think I can bring them in without anybody getting hurt.

Sounds kind of strange coming from a man who's killed 100 men.

Stories.

That's all that is, is stories made up by writers

trying to sell books.

Now, this gun ain't never killed nobody.

And the truth be known, ever since the kidnapper shoot-out,

just about every outlaw I've had to bring in,

I've managed to do it without bloodshed.

I learned to use my head, how to think things through

and stop barging into dangerous situations.

And most of the time, you can do it without firing a shot.

Marshal Burch.

What you said about me earlier...

you were right.

I don't blame you for wanting to ride on alone.

But I want you to give me one more chance

to learn what you learned.

Well, come on.

Suppose they're still heading north.

Well, my guess is they're heading up this valley.

We cross this ridge here, we can cut them off at the river.

What are you doing?

- What the -- - What are you doing, Sully?

What are you doing?

Matthew.

- Afternoon, Hank. - What are you doing, Sully?!

Whatever is necessary to get the job done.

Don't worry. We'll come back for you.

Matthew, undo these!

Sully!

Forget billiards.

What you need is a piano, a grand piano --

music, something to lift the spirits!

I just want to get the place built first.

Maybe you can have one of them stage shows, you know,

the kind where the women dance around,

lift their voices in song

to lighten the audiences with the classics of yore.

Hey, Mr. Bray, Jake.

Good to see you, Brian. How you doing?

Thanks. Good.

Anybody hear anything yet about Ma and Sully?

No, but don't worry about it.

I'm sure they'll be back soon.

Miss Teresa told me you offered to help build her fence.

You what?!

I just said I'd stop by is all.

Don't matter anyway 'cause she said no.

She was just being shy.

I know she'd really like it if you came out to help.

Just tell her you were passing by,

thought you'd stop and say hello.

You actually going out there?

Maybe you could go out there this afternoon.

I -- I don't know. I've got a lot of work to do.

Maybe tomorrow.

Can't wait too long.

It's like Mr. Bray told me once --

He who hesitates is lost.

I said that?

Stay close and be quiet.

Maybe farther down.

- No, right there. - That's fine.

We should've rode on.

Let's wait till the nightfall. That's all.

They're inside.

We'll have to flush them out.

How?

What are we looking for?

We're looking for a -- right there.

It's an air shaft.

Should lead straight down to the cave.

Now, here's how we're gonna do this.

Ah, there it is.

Sulfur.

We use it to treat wounds.

But if ignited, the stench it causes is horrible.

All right.

We'll wait for them down by the entrance.

When I give you the signal, you drop it in.

Be careful of your wound.

Try not to overexert yourself.

I'll be all right.

It's narrow. They're gonna have to come out one-by-one.

I'll take them down. You grab their guns.

You got to work fast.

I'm ready.

Oh!

Ah!

Horses.

Hold it!

Right there.

I thought you looked familiar.

I see you got yourself a gun.

Smart boy.

Drop your gun.

What are you gonna do, shoot me?

That's up to you.

Either way, you're coming with me.

Drop it.

Left hand.

Now, on the ground, face down and hands out.

Nice work, sheriff.

We get the others?

I tied them all up.

And without a shot fired.

You're not hitting it square.

Trick is to hit it strong and clean, not tap it.

What are you doing here?

Just passing by.

I thought I'd stop in and say hello.

Take me a couple hours to finish this...

that is, if you don't mind me helping you.

If that is what you would like.

Mayor Slicker, are you hungry?

I have made arroz con pollo.

Sure.

Let's go.

Hey, sheriff.

I got something for you.

I can't take that.

Sure you can,

as long as you remember what you learned out here.

I'll never forget.

You better get going.

The sheriff ought to be the one to lead the way into town.

What was that all about?

He wanted to give me...

I suppose he wanted you to have this moment alone.

You earned it.

Will you look at that?

- He got them. - I don't believe it.

Good work, sheriff.

Good job, Matthew.

Congratulations, Matthew.

- I'm proud of you, sheriff. - Come on.

Thank you.

Let's go.

Good job. Yeah.

Nice work, sheriff.

Mighty proud of you, Matthew.

Thank you.