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- Sully. - How was the cattle drive?

Oh, it went fine. Paid me just what he promised.

- That's wonderful. - I'm going to ride into town

and pay off Preston what we owe him.

You don't have to do that.

I paid off our mortgage, Sully.

Where'd you get the money?

You gave it to her?

The banker was going to foreclose.

Preston called in the loan.

But I was coming back with the money.

Not enough. He demanded payment in full.

Did you stall him? I mean, did you even try?

Sully, there was nothing we could do.

We? It's got nothing to do with you.

This is about my family. I thought you understood that.

You knew, Michaela.

You knew exactly how I felt about it.

Sully, what was I supposed to do?

You should have waited until I got back.

And we would have lost our home.

You don't know that.

Sully, you made a promise to me.

You said you would never let us lose the homestead.

Why don't I owe that same promise to you?

- Because it's different. - Why?

Because I'm supposed to take care of things.

Why?

Because you're the man? The husband?

Does that make you more responsible than I?

Sully, you said it yourself,

that whatever happens to you happens to me.

- We face everything together. - You shouldn't have done it.

That's all. Well, now we're still in debt.

Except now I'm in debt to a friend.

Well, that's better than Preston.

Sully. Don't blame Michaela.

She didn't wanna take the money. I insisted.

Why?

- You knew I was handling things. - Yes, I did.

But if you could have seen how I found her,

the middle of the night,

downstairs by the fire, sick with worry...

Can't you understand? I-I had to do something.

I'm paying it back, every cent.

Consider that your first payment.

It is a beautiful day, Reverend.

Cloud Dancing.

Perhaps you would enjoy a short walk outside.

Ah, Loren stays real busy till the afternoon.

By yourself.

Oh. Yes.

W-Well, I have been out by myself before.

Reverend, you've lived in this town for many years.

Your mind will see what your eyes cannot.

I suppose.

And you should you lose your way,

surely your friends and neighbors

will guide you home.

Here.

Your stuff ain't sellin' anymore.

Not selling?

- Somebody bought... - It ain't selling.

And it takes up too much room in my store.

So I don't suppose now you'll have much reason

to come into town anymore, will ya?

Cloud Dancing?

I...You've gotta forgive me for the other day.

I-I had an unexpected deadline.

Deadline?

Uh, work that must be finished by a certain time?

I hope you can understand.

I do understand.

That's fine work, Sully, but slow down.

Mr. James ain't pickin' up his horse 'til tomorrow.

Just want to get it done. That's all.

Cattle drive turn out all right?

Yep. Rancher kept his word.

Good. That'll put you ahead for a while.

That should do it.

Then you won't need to take on so much more work.

Robert E., if, uh,

you don't need my help around here, you just let me...

No, I do. Sure I do.

Because I don't want you just finding things for...

No, I got plenty for you to do, Sully.

All -- all I'm saying is you just got back.

I guess so.

You hardly spend any time with your family.

And here you're working like you got a fire under you.

- I'm doing all right, though. - I know, but...

Maybe you want to spend more time home,

'specially now that you got Daniel visiting.

I got debts I gotta pay back.

Well, when you're finished here,

I could use a hand with the horses.

Yeah. Sure thing.

Robert E.?

Thank you.

Daniel?

What are you doing?

I came to help Sully. All I did was bring him trouble.

Well, you acted with the best of intentions.

Well, they didn't work out.

Sully and me, we've had a disagreement.

Some contention with your dearest friend --

it's -- it's no reason to pack up and go.

I don't think Sully wants me stickin' around here.

Yes, he does.

Your friendship's very important to him.

It's very important to me, too.

That's all the more reason to stay.

Nah, I should go.

I feel so responsible for all of this.

It ain't your fault.

But none of this would have happened

if hadn't taken the money.

I feel as if I've...

I've come between the two of you,

and I can't bear that.

Please, stay and talk to Sully.

Do it for me?

Still lingering around the livery?

It's called workin'.

But why?

Your debt's been paid.

You can go back to doing whatever it is

that you normally do.

Don't be so sensitive, Sully.

I'm just wondering why you're still

doing Robert E.'s scrap work.

You must really need the money.

That's right.

Why don't you just borrow some more from your rich friend?

Because I'm paying him back.

Oh, it's just wounded pride, then, is it?

You left home to provide for your wife and family

only to find that your best friend

stepped in and took your place.

Nobody took my place.

Poor choice of words.

You got something to say, you just say it.

All right.

How would you like to build an entire house?

Create the design, use the finest materials,

be completely in charge, and earn enough money

to pay your friend back in one lump sum.

Who's hiring?

I'd like to move in by the summer.

Sully, you're the craftsman.

Just indulge me and take these thoughts into consideration.

We can discuss the final plans once you've taken a look.

All right.

I am so pleased you'll be working for me.

You're working for him?

Yes, I am.

Robert E. told me you were down here.

Why are you doin' this?

I build his house, you get your money back.

Yes. And I'll finally be

the proud owner of an original Byron Sully.

You dead set on this?

I am.

- Then I'm helping you. - Oh, no, you're not.

Yes, Sully. I'm staying. There's no arguments here.

We're gonna finish this thing together.

Then you can pay me back what you owe me.

Excuse me.

You want to help him build my house

so that he can pay you back?

That's right.

What kind of people are you?

Friends.

Fine piece of property.

Yeah.

Preston came to town, found out where the best piece of land was

and made sure he owned it.

Well, the view sure is pretty.

Yeah.

A lot of folks used to like to come out here and enjoy it.

In fact,

a lot of folks used to sit underneath this tree right here.

Preston cut it down.

Sounds like you got a long list of grievances

against this fella.

Well, it ain't like I'm keepin' track.

But...

Nah.

Of course not.

Come on. Let's get to it.

What's this?

A bill for my services.

A bill?

I'm --I'm sure you'll find everything in order.

The compound fracture, setting the bone, closing the wound,

and all of your follow-up visits, including today's.

$3?

I do believe I've charged you a fair price.

But I was hoping...I mean,

my wife was planning to bake ya some of her apple pies.

And -- and that would have been very nice.

My family have always enjoyed them.

But I really must require payment in cash from now on.

But $3, Dr. Mike.

I can't afford to pay you that right now.

I-I understand.

What can you afford to pay me now?

Mr. Perkins?

Surely the -- the price of a -- of a healed arm

is worth at least as much as new cigar.

I got about a dollar on me.

That gonna do it for now?

That'll be fine.

I'll give you a receipt.

You're placing the bay window here?

That's what we talked about.

You said you wanted to be able to see the sun come up.

Well, I've given it some more thought, you know,

and I'd really prefer to see the sun set.

The bay window will face west.

Just a few more minor changes.

Perhaps you should follow me.

Generally, I think the proportion is very nice.

The preliminary layout is very, very good.

But there are...

Daniel.

Michaela.

I couldn't wait to come and tell you and Sully.

I got paid today, in cash money.

Well, congratulations.

Well, it was difficult for me to insist,

and I didn't enjoy it, but...

But it feels good to get paid for your work?

Oh, yes. Yes, it does.

- Another room? - Yes.

And I think now's a good time to discuss the scheduling change.

What scheduling change?

I want my house completed in four months.

Four months?

Don't be alarmed, Sully.

I'm offering you a 10% bonus, a little incentive

if you finish the work on time.

If you don't,

I'll begin deducting wages with each day you run late.

That ain't what we agreed upon, Preston.

Well, surely this deadline shouldn't be a problem.

After all, you have your best friend to help you.

Well, now,

that should warm your heart, Sully, to see your best friend

and your wife getting along so well.

I imagine they got to know each other quite well

while you were away.

I want to thank you, Daniel,

for staying here and making things right with Sully.

Sure thing.

Reverend!

Good afternoon, Dorothy.

Are you all right to be...

Yes, I'm fine.

I have walked this road so many times, I could do it blind.

Well, it -- it's nice to see...I mean, it --

it's good that you're out, enjoying the day.

Well, can't spend every hour just sitting in Loren's store.

I know how that can be.

Would you mind walking with me, just a little bit?

Keep the horses out of my way?

Oh, why sure.

Thank you.

Sounded like old Mr. Harriman was not in a very friendly mood

- today. - Oh.

Well, he...

No, he wasn't.

Hmm.

Dorothy, my being blind

doesn't keep me from knowing what's going on in this town.

Reverend, whatever people are saying or thinking, it --

it just isn't true.

I'm not asking if it's true.

You know, the strange thing about my blindness,

sometimes I think that it's helped me

to see things more clearly than ever.

What do you mean?

I mean, since I can't see how a person looks anymore,

what they're wearing or the color of their skin,

nothing on the outside much matters to me.

See, now it seems like I can see right past all of that,

kind of like inside people, to their very heart and soul.

Sounds like a wonderful thing.

Well, it can be,

with a man like Cloud Dancing, for instance.

It was him who suggested I take these walks more often.

Was it?

That's right.

Ah.

You know,

I never really took the time to get to know him before.

But now I can see Cloud Dancing is a very kind and loving soul.

I feel lucky just knowing him.

Thanks for walking with me, Dorothy.

Oh, I was happy to.

Thank you.

Michaela!

You're early.

So...how'd the rest of your day go?

Well, I put 26 stitches in Mr. Bailey's leg.

At 3 cents a stitch, that's...

I'll get my things.

Afternoon, gentlemen.

Ms. Dorothy.

Ms. Dorothy, nice to see you.

Sully, I --

I understand the two of you are building Preston's house.

That's right.

Well, would you consider fixing a special lock on it

so we can keep Preston inside now and then?

As long as I get to hang on to the key.

Daniel, would you help me?

Sure.

Thank you.

Here.

See you in the morning, Dorothy.

All right, Michaela.

Gentlemen.

Ms. Dorothy.

Shall we?

Hup.

Good night, Daniel.

- Good night. - Good night, Brian.

Good night, Ma. Good night, Sully.

Good night, Brian.

Would you like to play?

I'll play you.

I know how.

Oh, I --I know you do. You're a good player, but...

Just gotta leave the board out more often,

else I don't think to ask you.

Well, I'd love to play chess with you.

I think I'll turn in.

Oh, why, it's -- it's still early.

Daniel, why don't you wait around?

Sully hasn't played in a while,

and the game might not last very long.

I wouldn't be too sure about that.

No. I'm, uh, I'm tired.

All right, then.

I'll make us some coffee.

- Good night, Michaela. - Good night, Daniel.

Be careful. They're hot.

Thank you.

Thanks.

Smells good, Ma.

Are you doing anything special in school today, Brian?

Yeah. We're starting a new chapter on explorers.

Explorers? Well, that sounds very interesting.

Sully, how long is it going to take you

to build Mr. Lodge's house?

A few months.

That means you'll be here for a while.

Brian, that's an awful long time for a visit.

I think I'll just find a place in town to stay.

I can manage that house by myself if you want to go.

No.

Sully, I promised you I'd help you,

and I wanna...help ya.

Well, you're welcome to stay here

as long as you like, Daniel.

You're a wonderful house guest.

You're like family.

Thank you, Michaela. Thank you.

Sure, you can stay here as long as you like.

How do you mean, tense?

Well, Sully and Daniel are very quiet.

Well, quiet's not unusual for Sully.

No, I mean extremely quiet.

I thought this whole fuss about the money was over,

but obviously not for Sully.

I felt such an anger brewing in him.

- Toward you? - No, no. Toward Daniel.

Well, if anything, he was more attentive to me.

Last night, he wanted to play chess.

Chess?

Well, he was so eager to play,

and I've never known him to be interested before.

Before Daniel arrived?

Michaela, I think Sully is jealous.

Jealous?

- Of you and Daniel. - Oh, Dorothy.

I think Daniel is falling in love with you.

Oh, don't be ridiculous.

Well, maybe you don't see it,

but Sully clearly has seen something,

and I did, too.

When they came to pick you up yesterday,

a simple thing like helping you on with your coat,

it made Daniel so uncomfortable.

Oh, well, that's nonsense.

And when you got into the wagon,

the way he looked at Sully, afraid to touch your hand.

No, absolutely not. Daniel's Sully's best friend.

It's not possible.

Michaela, sometimes when we're right

in the middle of a situation,

you can't see how it's coming across.

Well you may perceive what you like,

but that does not make it true.

Yes, I suppose you're right.

But maybe what folks see... is true.

And you just don't want to accept it.

I have patients to see.

Michaela.

Daniel. I didn't expect to see you here.

Sully sent me into town to buy some lumber.

Michaela, there's something I need to talk to you about.

Do you have a minute?

Certainly.

Uh, I don't really know quite where to start, but, uh...

Daniel, I-I just remembered,

I have an appointment to prepare for.

Could we talk about this later?

Sure. See you back at the house, then.

Yes.

I hope I'm not intruding, Cloud Dancing.

As you see, I am very busy.

I came to apologize for not meeting you that day.

You had a deadline.

No. No, I didn't, Cloud Dancing.

That was just an excuse.

I chose not to come.

The folks in town don't understand how I can...

They don't think it's right that you and me, you and I,

have been spending time together for my book.

My people also do not approve.

Then you understand.

That we both live with people who are foolish.

It's just that I've enjoyed doing our interviews...talks.

I've enjoyed having our talks very much.

So have I.

And when I think about 'em being over...

Well, my -- my research is almost done.

Then we will no longer speak?

Oh, yes. We will speak, Cloud Dancing, when I see you.

I think that's what's been bothering me

more than the town's gossip.

It's that...when my research is done,

and I start writing the book,

there won't be any...real reason to see ya.

Will there?

Have folks been seeing something we don't about us?

Oh, it's nonsense.

No. We must consider... about us.

Yes.

What are we to each other, exactly?

We are...friends.

Friends.

Dinner's real good tonight, Dr. Mike.

Thank you, Matthew.

I'm glad you could join us.

Wouldn't miss it.

I saw Ben Marcus in town today.

Ben Marcus?

Mm-hmm.

How is he?

Oh, he's fine.

And his family?

They're doing fine, too.

Said to send his regards.

Mm.

Mr. Bray's been talking about making some big changes

at the store.

Is that right, Brian?

What kind of changes?

Oh, moving stuff around.

What kind of stuff?

You know, stuff.

Another fine meal, Michaela.

Would you excuse me?

Sure.

Daniel?

I didn't want to wake you.

What are you doing?

I figure it's time I...moved on now.

You're leaving?

I think it's best.

In the middle of the night?

Well, you must say goodbye to Sully.

You can't leave now. Please don't go.

What's going on?

What are you two doing down here?

I was just leaving.

Good.

Why, Sully, you don't mean that.

Yes, I do.

I seen the way you been looking at her.

Sully.

Go on, tell her.

Are you denying it?

What you waiting for?

- Sully, I don't know what -- - Just go!

Sully, he's your friend.

He used to be.

Good morning, Reverend.

- Dorothy. - Gentlemen.

Ms. Fowler.

Good morning, Ms. Davis.

So, uh, is that it?

Let me see now.

Where can I find me some of that Injun-made stuff.

I told you, I don't carry that anymore.

I want some of them soft moccasins.

Dorothy.

You got some sort of personal connection

with them Injuns, don't ya?

Maybe you can find me a good deal on some moccasins.

I'm a journalist, Hank. I'm not in the shoe business.

What about that Cloud Dancing fella?

Maybe he could help.

I'm sure Cloud Dancing would be very happy to assist you.

Oh, you're sure now.

Well, it's going real good then.

As a matter of fact, I do.

Cloud Dancing is a gentleman.

And I'm proud to call him my friend.

And I'm going to keep on seeing him when I like

and where I like.

And if anybody don't approve,

and I mean anybody,

then that's just too bad.

Dorothy, have you seen Sully this morning?

I'm looking all over for him.

No, Michaela, I haven't. What's wrong?

Sully believes Daniel has feelings for me.

Oh, dear.

I can't find him anywhere.

What could he be thinking?

Michaela, Sully loves you.

I've never seen a man so devoted to his wife.

He'll be home.

Don't you worry.

Those benches must have been very uncomfortable.

I slept at the Gold Nugget.

You didn't happen to find Sully there?

He leave home?

Michaela, I'm so sorry about all this.

The last thing I wanted was to make trouble for you and Sully.

Then let's go find him,

tell him what nonsense he's been thinking, how absurd this is.

I can't do that, Michaela.

Why not?

'Cause it ain't nonsense.

What Sully's been thinking is true.

No.

You are the finest woman that I've ever met.

Don't, Daniel, please.

Sully is the best friend I've ever had.

That's why I gotta go.

Yes, you should.

Goodbye, Daniel.

Michaela.

I wanted to catch you before you left.

I'll be at home.

You're the luckiest man in the world, Sully.

I wish nothing but every happiness to you both.

I never meant for this to happen.

I just couldn't help my feelings.

I'm sorry.

So am I.

Seems like we always put so many miles between us.

Miles don't matter.

Well...

All aboard!

Say goodbye to Matthew for me.

Brian and Katie.

I'm gonna miss 'em.

They're gonna miss you, too.

I'll let you know where I am.

You better...

'cause I'm paying you back.

You bet you are.

Every last cent.

So glad you're home.

It's the only place I want to be.