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Thank you.

Look at that.

Train's leaving.

Yes, and it's taking all these people with it.

Well, they're goin' to Denver.

Yeah, and Colorado Springs

is nothing more than a stop along the way...

a place to stretch their legs

before they get back on that train.

That ain't true.

I've seen plenty of folks eating dinner here

and buying things from Loren.

There's so much more they could be doing in our town...

visiting the hot springs,

hiking in the woods, or exploring local businesses.

Yeah? Where you planning on putting these folks

while they're doing all that?

In a hotel, which is exactly what this town needs.

No, not just a hotel.

What we need is a resort.

A resort?

In France, there's this place called Monte Carlo

that draws men from around the the world.

Fine hotels, floor shows with exotic-yet-discreet women,

gambling casinos with high-stakes games.

You can forget about that part of it.

- Why? - Last election

we had to make a deal with the women...

...no new gambling houses

without a vote by the town council.

But perhaps the mayor could convince the council

to vote for a resort...

especially if he were involved in the project.

Involved?

As a partner, perhaps.

If the mayor were a partner, he'd vote for it.

And he might be able to get the other council members

to vote along with him.

- Like Loren? - Yeah, and Horace.

Perhaps the Reverend or even...

Even if we convinced Horace and the Reverend to go along,

Dr. Mike's just gonna un-convince 'em.

Now, I'm afraid there ain't gonna be no... Monte Carlo

in Colorado Springs.

There's a warrant out for this man.

If you know anything...

Hey, gentlemen.

Hold up, gentlemen.

Have you seen this Negro?

He killed his owner right before the war ended.

Nope, never seen him.

If you spot him, come and find me.

I'll know what to do.

We ordered a dozen more.

Mr. Bray promised they'd be here for your birthday next week.

I've got the meal already planned.

How many y'all expecting?

The whole town.

How you gonna fit them all in the homestead?

We're gonna have it outdoors.

We're gonna spread blankets on the grass.

You sure you want a big party?

- Well, actually... - We're gonna have music, too...

and dancing.

Well, it sounds lovely, but do you think Mr. Bray

would take these lanterns back?

Why? Don't you like them?

Well, yes, and I appreciate all the thought you put into this,

but...

I'm not sure I really want to have a party this year.

But you liked the last birthday party we had for you.

That's true, but, um, well, this year feels different.

How come?

I'm thinking, um...

I'm thinking that I'd really like to do something

I've never done before.

But why do you have to do it on your birthday?

I have my reasons.

I, uh, hope you can understand.

What are you thinking of doing?

I'm going to climb to the top of Pikes Peak.

But you could get hurt, Ma.

There's a footpath.

It only goes so far.

Sam climbed to the top of several mountains,

and she was much older than I am.

But that was different.

You went to look after her because she was so sick.

That's true.

But I made her a promise before she died that I'd come back

and I'd climb to the top.

And this seemed like the perfect time.

But don't you want to be with us on your birthday?

Well, of course I do.

We can celebrate when I get back.

But then it won't be your birthday anymore.

I don't know how to explain this, but...

I'd like to... to reach that peak on that day.

Guess your ma ought to do what she wants on her birthday.

Don't you think?

I guess so.

Would you help Colleen get supper started?

Thank you for understanding.

I don't care much for big parties.

It'll be better this way...

just the two of us up there and all.

I would love that except, um...

well, I want to do it on my own.

I mean, when you're with me, I tend to rely on you.

So?

I just want to do it by myself.

I want to use all the things that I've learned,

all the things you taught me.

So you're just gonna rush off by yourself?

I'm not rushing off.

Well, you went away for a whole month.

Why, that mining camp was more dangerous

than where I want to go.

I went because my friend needed me.

I'm going because I need to do this, now.

Why?

To prove that I can.

You'll stick to the footpath?

I guess now ain't such a bad time.

Once we have a baby, it won't be so easy to go off.

Yes, that's true.

Once we have a baby.

That's 2 pounds of beef jerky and the box of matches.

- Anything else? - I'll need a sack of red beans.

All right.

Dorothy, get me that sack up on the top shelf there, will you?

I think you can climb that ladder by yourself now.

No, I need you to do it.

All right.

You really gonna make this trip?

- Ain't it dangerous? - Of course it's dangerous.

Well, according to Sam, it's strenuous,

but anyone in good health should be able to make it to the peak.

I think it's a wonderful idea, Michaela.

- You do? - Yes.

When you stay in one place,

you can't help but falling into a routine.

When you go out exploring,

you're bombarded by fresh things to look at.

Your senses come alive.

Oh, that's true, isn't it?

Well, I think it's a lot of foolishness.

Loren, I'll leave this list with you,

and I'll, uh, stop by later to pick everything up.

I don't think it sounds foolish.

Oh, there's no end to the crazy things

that woman gets in her head.

Got half a mind to try it myself.

You? At your age?

Why, you wouldn't make it halfway up that mountain.

Did you hear the news?

Dr. Mike is climbing to the top of Pikes Peak.

Don't worry... After awhile, nothing she does

will seem strange.

Jake, she's going to climb to the top of a mountain

To the best of my knowledge,

there aren't any newspapers there, no telegraph wires.

And no way for anybody to get in touch with her.

Exactly.

And she's gonna be gone at least a week.

Are you sure about this?

Absolutely.

Then I think we ought to call a meeting of the town council.

How long do you think it will take me to reach the top?

Three, maybe four days.

Let's take a look at a map.

You know what the first day's like.

Make sure you don't push yourself

'cause you're gonna still be getting used to the altitude.

Then the second day, you get these long, windy trails,

and then things get real narrow.

Oh, right there.

And then, the trail gets steep,

and the rest of it ain't on the map.

This is no place to go exploring.

If you can't see a clear way up...

I'll be close enough to the top to find my way.

All right.

Dorothy?

Afternoon.

I, uh... I want to talk to you about the climb.

Well, I hope you're not intending to dissuade me.

What do you think about taking somebody along with you?

Oh, well, don't worry about me. I'll be fine.

I mean me.

I beg your pardon?

I-I know. I've never anything like this before.

But I want to try.

Well, why?

I want to prove that I can do it while I'm still young.

I thought you wanted to do this by yourself.

Well, I want to do it without relying on anyone.

Well, you certainly wouldn't be relying on me.

Of course, if you want to go alone, I understand.

Well, it would be different from what I had planned.

And it wouldn't be easy.

I know.

I'm leaving in three days.

I could be ready.

Then we should talk about what we need to bring.

Necessities... That's all we can take.

Well, how long are y'all planning to be away?

Only about a week.

A week?

What am I gonna do in the store with you gone all that time?

You'll be able to take care of things.

Dorothy's right, Loren.

You're coming along very well since your illness.

A month ago, I...

I never thought you'd recover this quickly.

What about my exercises? You always help me with 'em.

Well, I can get Colleen to help with that,

and I've arranged for a doctor from Denver

to come here if anyone needs him.

Dorothy, listen to me.

You shouldn't be going up that mountain.

I agree with that.

Women ain't got no business climbing no mountain.

They ain't got the strength or the know-how.

Well, that's why they want to go.

Sometimes, you got to try something you never did before.

Yeah, that sounds good down here,

but the first sign of steep climbing,

you'll be headed right back home.

You don't think I could make it to the top?

Well, we'll see...

'cause I'm going, too

if y'all will take me.

How you doin'?

Howdy.

You know where a man might get cleaned up around here?

Barber's across the street.

Well, I don't need a haircut.

- I need a room. - I can't help you there.

- How much for this one? - I'm boarding her.

She ain't for sale.

How about these two in the pen?

Or do you know where I might find one that is for sale?

I don't.

You mean the town blacksmith don't know where a man

could buy a horse?

People passing through now don't need a horse.

They take the train.

Well, there's a lot of territory out here

that the train don't cover.

I need a horse.

Like I said, I can't help you.

I trust you're ready to move forward.

As soon as Dr. Mike leaves,

I'm appointing you to the town council.

Call a meeting as soon as possible.

I want our plans firmly entrenched

by the time Michaela gets back.

Is this what it's gonna look like?

Yeah, roughly.

I thought we'd put the stage here, next door to the casino,

so the men could relax a little

after losing all their money to the house.

Thought you two could, uh, use another round.

Well, thank you, Hank.

That's most considerate of you.

Don't let me interrupt you.

Oh, not at all.

Jake and I are just catching up.

Doin' a little drawing.

Taking a look at plans for an addition to my house.

I never knew you were so interested

in house plans.

Our mayor is a man of many interests.

I bet he is.

As much as I'd love to sit around

and discuss architectural theory,

I have to get back to work.

Anything else you think we ought

to talk about before the meeting, let me know.

I will.

Partners?

Partners.

Do they fit?

They're awfully big.

Well, that's because they've been made for men.

But, here, you can wear these.

I like 'em. They make you feel free.

Well, you can really step out.

Oh, I wish I was going with you.

- Well, why don't you come? - Oh, I can't.

I got Samantha.

Horace can take care of her.

It'll do him good.

You've got a right to a little adventure.

Ladies.

Um, we... we were just trying these on...

for the expedition.

We'll be on our way now.

Horace?

Yeah?

Do you think I can go with them to Pikes Peak?

- You're joking? - No.

You... You can't run off and do something like that.

Why not? You could watch Samantha.

It's dangerous. You'd be riskin' your life.

No, I wouldn't.

Besides, you're afraid of heights.

Well, then...

Honey, I'd feel just awful

if something happened to you up there.

It ain't gonna be much fun either.

Well, maybe there's something you can think of to make it fun.

Like what?

Could we go fishin'?

Every day, right after school.

Could we eat cookies and pie?

Sure.

Stay up late reading stories?

Eat in bed?

No cleaning your room for a whole week.

Sounds like fun.

Before you know it, your ma will be back.

As soon as the ladies leave,

I invite you all to join me in a celebratory game of poker.

- I'll save you a seat, Horace. - What for?

'Cause we can't have a poker game without Horace.

Why not?

'Cause I've never met a telegraph operator

that didn't know his way around a poker table.

Oh, that's all right, Preston.

I can't make it anyway.

Why not?

I got to stay home with Myra and Samantha.

- I'm disappointed, Horace. - So am I.

You sure you can't make it out for a hand or two?

Wouldn't be right.

Well, it's a shame.

We'll miss you, Horace.

I suppose we'll just have to make do without him.

We don't need all this.

Now, we can make do with just one pot.

Oh, I can't make do without my coffee.

Oh, me neither.

Oh, well, then we'll use the pot

and just add the grinds to the boiling water.

Well, let's just see what's in yours.

Oh. Well, that's Emerson.

Sam gave me this. This is an essential.

Myra...

...I've been thinking.

It might not be so bad.

I mean, it'd be good for you to get away,

long as you're real careful.

And I'll take care of Samantha.

Horace, what are you saying?

Well, you can go.

Horace, thank you.

Now we'll need to get you some clothes and a pack and...

Oh.

You, uh... You still got room for one more in that poker game?

Oh, absolutely, Horace.

We weren't looking for just anybody. We wanted you.

Well, count me in.

I thought you had to stay home.

Not anymore. Myra's going to Pikes Peak, too.

Well, then, we'll see you tomorrow at the saloon.

I'll be there.

Looks like we just got one more vote for the hotel.

Beans?

Got 'em.

- Flour? - Oh, I have the flour.

Who has the matches?

I do, and I got the coffee, too.

Well, I think that's about it. We're ready.

Aww. Bye, sweetheart.

Mommy will be home real soon.

Horace, would you care to join us?

Oh, uh, sure.

- Be careful. - Yeah.

We love you.

Me too.

You just promise me, Grace, you won't take no chances.

Don't you worry.

I'll be fine.

You ain't really going through with this, are you?

Everything's gonna be all right.

I'll be back before you know it.

Now, don't forget to do your exercises, morning and night.

I won't be gone long.

I got a dollar that says she'll be back before sundown.

I made this for you.

When it's your birthday, you can open it up and think of us?

I'll be thinking about you every day.

Michaela, you don't have to make to all the way to the top.

Whatever you do, I'll be proud of you.

- I love you. - I love you, too.

Let's go!

- Bye. - Bye, now.

- Bye, Dorothy. - Bye.

Let's give a cheer

for the first all-female mountaineering team

from Colorado Springs!

- Hip, hip. - Hooray!

- Hip, hip. - Hooray!

- Hip, hip. - Hooray!

Let me buy you a drink, Horace.

Oh, the air smells so good!

It's sage and pine.

Dorothy, look.

See? It's a red-tailed hawk.

Oh.

Dorothy?

Oh, I'm just trying to take it all in.

It's all so beautiful.

- Yes, it is. - I'm so glad we're doing this.

Oh, so am I, and it gets even more beautiful

the higher you climb.

Is Samantha all right?

Go on. She's fine.

I am hungry.

Me too.

Hank! What you got to eat?

Oh, I'd think an expert on house plans like you

would know I ain't got no kitchen.

Well, perhaps you have some hors d'oeuvres.

Snacks.

Oh, those I got... pickled eggs, pigs' feet, jerky.

Pass the feet.

And another round of drinks, too.

You got it.

On the big winner.

How come we ain't never done this before?

We never had the women out of town.

Well, then here's to the women being out of town.

- Yeah. - To the women out of town.

All right. I guess I can drink to that.

Hey, what are we gonna do tomorrow?

I guess more poker.

We could go to Denver.

I hear they got a burlecue there

with, uh, girls that take their clothes off.

What do you think, Jake?

I think the first thing we ought to do

is have a meeting of the town council.

What for?

To ensure that we can have good times like these more often.

- Good times. - Hear, hear!

- Good times. - Good times.

Oh, this looks like a lovely place to rest.

I don't think we should stop just yet.

It's best we cover as much ground as possible

early in the day.

- Snake! - Where?

By that rock.

I don't see anything.

Well, sometimes they lie so still you can't see them.

They look just like a tree branch.

- Don't go near it! - It doesn't look like a snake.

Probably is a tree branch, Myra.

Don't worry.

I thought this was gonna be tough.

We ain't even gone up yet.

We will.

I think we missed a turn somewhere.

You think we're lost?

We're not lost.

We're lost.

I'm gonna need you to conduct some research.

- What kind of research? - Important research.

I need you to contact operators in other cities.

That might be kind of hard with Myra gone.

By all means, you must take care of Samantha.

I'm sure I could find some other means

to procure the information I need.

No, no, I'll do it!

I-I was just gonna give her to someone to watch

- and go back to the station. - Excellent.

I'll meet you there in five minutes.

Matthew, you got to watch Samantha.

- What? - Please, just for five minutes.

- Wait, Horace. Listen, I... - Thanks!

Horace, I got to... Horace!

- Here. - Matthew?

You're always saying how you want Dr. Mike and Sully

to have a baby.

Now you get to practice.

By the way... I found somebody in this town

that would sell me a horse.

He thought it was mighty strange

that I couldn't buy one from a town blacksmith.

If you got a horse, then you got no more business with me.

I didn't come to Colorado to find a horse.

I came here to find a Negro.

And I'm starting to wonder if the reason

you wouldn't sell me a horse is 'cause you know this Negro.

Maybe you even know where he is.

I never seen that man.

Well, you better be sure about that, 'cause it's a crime...

I know the laws of the territory.

Well, this Negro knew the laws back where he come from,

but that didn't mean he followed 'em.

Like I said, I never seen that man.

Well, I better not find out different...

'cause if I do, the next Negro I come looking for

is gonna be you.

Loren, please let me help you with this.

Oh!

Who needs a printing press

to announce a council meeting, anyway?

Really having a council meeting?

The mayor thinks it's time to re-examine restrictive codes

concerning new business activity in town.

Say that in plain English.

There are investors who want to build a hotel in town...

with a casino, among other things.

So I think it's time to repeal the law

against starting new gambling establishments.

I'm not sure I agree with that, Preston.

If anybody opens a new gambling establishment, it's gonna be me.

Well, a place like that would bring the kind

of people we don't need here.

That's precisely why we need a council meeting...

to fully explore the issue.

You can't have a council meeting

without all the council members being here.

Don't worry, Sully... I'm gonna appoint someone

to take Dr. Mike's place.

Why don't you wait until she gets back?

These investors won't wait.

If we don't act now, we're gonna miss this opportunity.

So you're gonna bend the law so you can get what you want?

We ain't bending the law.

It says right here...

"In said circumstances, the mayor

is empowered to replace the abovementioned council member

such that there shall remain five seated members."

I'll take her place.

I already got somebody.

- Who? - Preston.

We are lost.

Just lost our trail, that's all.

Where do we find it?

Can I see that?

Let's split up.

Dorothy and I'll scout this way.

And, uh, Grace, why don't you take Myra

and check that way, see if you can spot anything?

I-I think we should all head back this way.

What do you think about us sticking together, Dr. Mike?

I think we should scout our options first and, uh,

meet back here in half an hour.

What are we supposed to do with her?

Just... watch her.

It'll only be for five more minutes.

It's already been an hour.

What's that smell?

Put this in the laundry bag.

Do I have to?

Brian!

Washcloth?

Washcloth.

Think I'll have to do this when Ma has a baby?

Of course you will. Powder.

Powder.

Thank you.

Are you watching?

How long did it take you to learn all this?

Not long. Diaper.

Diaper.

Make sure you get a good fit, and

- You got all that? - I think so.

Good, 'cause next time you get to change her all by yourself.

Yeah.

- Hey. - Hmm?

Oh, it's okay.

Oh, it's slippery.

Oh.

Good. Good.

Oh. Oh.

Aah! Oh!

- Hold on. - Oh!

- Hold on. - Oh-oh-oh! Oh-oh!

I'm coming.

Oh. Oh. Oh.

Oh.

Let's get you out of these clothes.

What happened?

Oh, I lost my footing, that's all.

We found the trail.

Yes, this is it. Are you all right?

Oh, I'm fine. As soon as I get myself...

Myra, your pack is in the river.

Oh.

- My clothes. - All our supplies.

- Oh. - Oh!

Oh.

Why don't we spend the night here?

And then we can start back to town in the morning.

Sounds good to me.

Town? What are you talking about?

Well, we lost all the beans in that water...

not to mention ruining the matches.

Well, we should have divided our supplies more evenly,

but we still have some flour left.

Sully and I spent days in the mountains with less than that.

Well, Sully knows how to find food.

Well, so do I.

We can gather mushrooms and greens.

We don't have any matches.

We could freeze if the weather turns.

I know how to make a fire.

But what are we gonna do without a map?

Listen, we prepared for this trip,

and some people didn't think we'd even make it this far.

Now, I know we can make it to the top with what we have left.

And that's why we wanted to discuss this with you

confidentially before the meeting.

I think it's important we present a united front

on this proposal.

Jake supports the measure. So does Horace.

Well, that may be, but I don't think too many other folks

are gonna take to the idea.

Once the council votes, the other folks will go along.

I don't think this is the kind of thing

that folks should be forced to go along with.

Oh, you're absolutely right, Reverend.

We don't want to force anyone into this.

We're simply opening their eyes to new opportunities.

Oh. I'm afraid that sounds an awful lot

like what you said when you opened your bank, Preston.

And I think that there's a lot of folks in town

who wish that they had had more to say in the matter.

This is a completely different venture, Horace...

one that demands community involvement.

I promise you, all of Colorado Springs will benefit...

every man, woman, and child.

Samantha.

I got to go.

We'll get his vote.

Trust me.

Party over?

Matthew asked us if we'd watch Samantha for five minutes.

Horace asked Matthew, and that was three hours ago.

Sorry. Things with Preston took longer than I thought.

Preston?

What are you doin' with him?

Oh, I can't say. It's... It's confidential.

Can I talk to you?

Sure.

Samantha, sweetie.

You can't let Preston sit on the council.

Don't have a choice.

Yeah, you do.

I've been reading the town charter,

and it says right here

that, "When a council member can't be at a meeting,

the next of kin is allowed to take that member's place."

But Jake already appointed Preston.

Yeah, but if you wanted.

Now, the law says that seat belongs to you.

Now, I know the Reverend will vote against the hotel,

so if you convince Horace,

your vote will make the decision.

A lot of folks in town like the idea of a hotel.

More people, more business.

Come on.

You gonna stop me from doing my damn job?

- Is that what you think? - And more trouble.

What the hell you looking at?

Who's that?

A bounty hunter.

I thought you knew how to start a fire.

I do know how.

Just never done it before.

Once I get this fire going,

I'll brew you some of that willow-bark tea

for your headache.

Oh, no. I got a blister on my foot.

Oh, let me take a look.

Let's leave it exposed to the air for now.

In the morning, we'll bandage it.

What are you cooking, Grace?

Who says I'm cooking?

Well, I just figured you'd be best at it.

Well, I ain't a magician.

There. I've got it.

We have a fire. Oh.

Well, now we're all gonna feel a lot better.

Come. Sit up closer.

Bring your boots.

- Dorothy? - Mm.

What is that?

Biscuits, and they're gonna taste wonderful.

Taste a whole lot better if you hadn't ruined all our salt.

It was an accident, Grace.

Well, if you hadn't rushed me,

I wouldn't have fallen in the water.

It's no one's fault.

And we wouldn't have had to cross that stream at all

if we'd been on the right trail in the first place.

Here's one of Sam's favorite passages.

"Onward and onward!

In liberated moments, we know that a new picture

of life and duty is already possible."

This is not my idea of fun.

It'll be over before you know it.

Sully, I'm glad to see you participating

in the democratic process.

You're in my seat.

I already appointed him to the council, Sully.

- But I got a right to that seat. - Why?

He's telling the truth.

The town charter says that if a council member's away,

next of kin's got first right at the seat.

Let me see that.

He's right.

Of course.

It is your wife's seat, after all.

Just a little further.

What is it?

Sam.

A grave?

Well, this is a perfect resting spot,

and, um, a fitting place to end our trip.

Well, we already decided we were going on.

We didn't decide. You did.

Is that what you think?

We didn't exactly talk it out.

Be reasonable, Michaela.

My head ain't hurt like this in years,

and Myra's getting so she can hardly walk.

My body aches all over.

And...

even if I could make something to help us feel better,

there ain't much left to cook.

You can't make it to the top of the mountain

without certain difficulties.

We haven't even gotten to the most difficult part yet.

You'd rather quit than go on?

We ain't quittin'.

Well, that's what it looks like to me.

I suppose you're the only one up here whose opinion matters?

No, that's not what I'm saying.

Then what are you saying?

I'm saying that I know I can get us all to the top.

You can't get us someplace we don't want to be.

This ain't the clinic.

It's a mountain.

And that means you ain't in charge.

If we were taking a vote, I would say that we go back.

You really want to go back to town?

Then tell Sully and the children I'll be back in a few days.

Oh, Michaela.

Don't go.

If we let Preston build a hotel and casino,

we're gonna have to let others do it, too.

What's to stop Hank from expanding the saloon?

I'm already making plans for it.

I think everyone is troubled by this idea, Preston.

And I've heard that you're also considering a floor show

with dancing girls?

- So? - So?

So I think we should consider the consequences

of such a hotel...

especially how it will affect the children of our town.

Exactly, Reverend.

This establishment is gonna have wonderful benefits

for our children.

A casino and dancing women?

What I'm proposing today isn't simply a world-class hotel.

Based on research gathered from other communities with casinos,

I'm proposing that 10% of all revenue brought in by the hotel

be put into a special town fund to rebuild our school,

to pave our streets, to meet our sanitation needs.

Why, this very church is in need of repair.

And as soon as that hotel is open,

we're gonna make this church look brand-new.

So in building this hotel, you're not helping me.

You're helping yourselves.

And...

you're helping the children.

Let's vote.

I say we build this hotel.

Me too.

I vote no.

Well, it would be nice

to have the money to refurbish the school.

- And pave the streets. - Who's gonna make sure

this money goes where it's supposed to?

I've seen the way this works with the Indians.

The government says they got money and supplies to give away,

but somehow they never do.

These ain't Injuns we're giving the money to.

- This is our own flesh and blood. - That's right.

You've got two kids in school yourself, Sully.

Don't you want make sure we're providing for their education?

Of course I do.

As their teacher, it's my duty to look after my students,

so I'm votin' yes.

I vote for Preston, too.

Motion passes, four to one.

Congratulations, folks.

You just got yourself a new hotel and casino.

Oh!

Oh.

Myra!

Dorothy! Grace!