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Previously on Heartland. If nothing's fancy, just dinner with my family.

Seems like we're making it official.

When you and Dex started dating, it felt like our friendship came second.

Are you kidding me? You are my ride or die.

Wow, Turner, that really is breathtaking.

Certainly won't have a problem finding a buyer.

Just won't be me. You should be focusing on your family. Everything I do is for

my family, Grandpa. Everything.

As long as all the violence is out of your system, you can keep working here.

Thank you, Jack. Why are you looking into real estate agents?

I'm not selling their... ranch we're deep in debt and it's the only way i can

pay gracie for her half and your family back for the cattle she stole so where

are you gonna go i'm thinking about taking tanner up on his offer i know

this is a lot all at once but when i think about the future i can't imagine

it without you and lindy come with me marry me

Thanks.

But I had it under control.

I heard there was a runaway in the area.

Just trying to help.

You'll get him back to his home?

Yeah, of course.

She'll probably get that.

Might be urgent.

Hey, this is your 10-minute warning.

For what?

The dress fitting.

Uh... You didn't forget, did you?

No, no, I'm on my way.

Amy, where are you?

I'll be there really soon. I'll see you in a bit.

How long does it take for a calf to stand after it's born?

About three hours.

Very good.

Okay, here's a harder one.

What are calves born without?

Without? Like, what don't they have when they're born?

They're born without antibodies, right? That's why they need milk.

Gigi, did you hear what I said?

Yeah, I sure did, pumpkin.

And you're right about that. About the milk.

Someone's been paying attention in 4-H club.

You are utterly amazing.

Oh, gee, gee.

Anything else?

Oh,

thanks again for this job, Katie. They keep, like, raising the boarding fees at

Flynn's Barn and don't even get me started on the cost of cello lessons.

It'll be fun working together.

Yeah.

Excuse me.

Excuse me. I'd like to order now. Just a second.

Rude.

I'll go.

Hi. Sorry about that.

What's the special thing?

I'm sorry.

Did I miss it? No, you're just in time to see the dress.

Lisa, it's stunning.

Lou!

I don't know if I want to wear white. I'm not a newlywed. This is way too much

for a val renewal. What do you think, Amy?

I think it's beautiful.

I'm sorry.

Amy.

You dreamer.

You dreamer.

You dreamer. You dreamer.

talk and lindy was right there and yeah i put you on the spot didn't i

i knew i shouldn't have forced you to

come well i wanted to be here i wanted to be here for lisa i blame nathan who

what you have to admit his timing was terrible i mean his whole life was

falling apart and that's the minute he chooses to propose to you

Do you think I made a mistake?

No, no, no, no. You don't go second-guessing yourself.

Oh, um, I have a client at the ranch. Can you apologize to Lisa for me? Of

course. See ya.

Is that bald-faced cow gonna be okay?

The one without a calf?

I saw you looking at her.

Nothing gets past you, does it?

I'm not a little kid anymore.

No, I suppose you're not.

So I won't sugarcoat it. Truth is, it's not a good sign that she hasn't calved

yet. There might be something wrong.

Are you going to call the veterinarian?

Well, good question, but no.

No, for now, we'll just keep an eye on her and hope for the best.

What do you think of the barn?

I've been mucking it out all day.

The tack could be better organized. The grain bins need filling. Stalls need

more shavings.

Careful, Jack. The compliments might go to my head. You won't compliment. You

call your mother.

I need you to take those salt licks out to the south pasture today.

I'm on it.

I wish we had a few more days to plan this renewal.

It's so last minute, my sister can't even make it. Well, why don't we

reschedule? There's no point in rushing around for no reason. No. Jack seems

very determined to have it this weekend.

I could talk to him.

No, you know, I'm just delighted he came up with the idea. I don't want to

question his timeline.

Thank you.

The vow renewal was Grandpa's idea?

Yeah, it certainly was.

Thank you so much.

Ranger's come a long way. Yeah, he's doing great.

So I can ride him at the rodeo this weekend? Oh, I don't think he's ready

for that, Jordan. He's still pretty green.

Yeah, but he looks ready to me.

You know, he's cutting his corner, and he's still really hard to control.

Well, in that case, I am going to have another trainer take a look at him. I'd

like a second opinion.

Can I ask you why?

You've been late for a few sessions now, including today.

I am really sorry I was late. I am.

I've been a bit distracted lately, but not when I'm training Ranger or any of

my clan horses. I always give 100%. Look, it's not personal. No, I'm a big

girl. I'll be okay.

Can I ask for the number of your new trainer? I would just like to talk to

them and bring them up to speed on what I've been doing so they're not going in

blind. Yeah, of course.

Her name's Wynne. I'll send you her contact info.

She works out of the old Price Ranch.

Haven't heard you play in a long time.

Sounds nice.

Well, I got Dex to deliver those salt licks, so I had a little free time.

You usually like to do that yourself.

Well, better his back than mine, I guess. How were things at the bridal

store? Good.

Yeah, the ceremony's starting to take shape.

Well, I hope you're keeping things simple. Don't worry. It will be classy

and small.

The way I'm curious, you don't usually like to be the center of attention, so

why this vow renewal?

Why now?

When you have someone like Lisa in your life, you want to shout it from the

mountaintops as loud and as often as you can.

Lisa's a lucky girl.

Easy, boy.

That's good.

Good. Down.

Down. Good.

Wow. Pretty impressive.

Thanks.

Didn't get the chance to introduce myself earlier.

I'm Winn Becker.

Amy Fleming.

Jordan mentioned you might stop by.

Maybe run down on Ranger?

You sure don't waste any time, do you? I saw the sign out front.

The sooner people forget this is the Price Ranch, the better.

Why do you say that?

Folks don't have much nice to say about the family that used to live here.

Thinking about hiring a shaman, you know, do a cleansing ceremony, get rid

of the bad doo-doo.

You probably shouldn't listen to the gossip.

It's hard to avoid in a small town.

I actually have to go. I just... Already?

Thought you wanted to talk about Ranger.

I'll send you my notes.

I was actually hoping you might do some liberty with my horse.

I hear you're really good.

You hear a lot, don't you?

Oh, I'm so happy you're here.

I feel like I haven't seen you in forever.

Jack's been keeping me pretty busy at the ranch.

Well, I missed you.

I missed you, too.

Hey, Dex, you, uh, you mind if I see River for a second?

Yeah, sure.

Look, you can't just drop everything the second Dex walks into the diner, all

right? I have enough to do without taking care of your tables.

I'm sorry, I just, I haven't seen Dex since Jack went all drill sergeant on

him, and I...

He was my boyfriend.

I get it. I do, but I need you to step up a little more around here, all right?

If you don't have any customers, you need to be busting tables, and you have

to rinse up the milkshake blender after you use it, otherwise it's impossible to

clean, all right?

Okay. Bust the tables, rinse the blender. I got it. You can count them,

okay? Thank you.

Oh, um, is this a bad time to ask you if I can have the rest of the day off?

I don't know when I'm gonna be able to see Dex again.

Fine, but just this once.

Thank you!

Sorry, it's been a long day.

I look tired.

You should go home. You're obviously exhausted.

No, no, I can rally.

No, go get some rest.

Are you sure?

Yeah, I'm sure. I should probably stay and finish my shift anyway.

I just wish Jack wasn't working you so hard.

He says that learning to cowboy is part of my training to be a bull rider.

You need a day off.

Like he'd ever agree to that.

It was so weird being back there. I mean, the ranch looked the same, but

everything was different.

And I panicked. Well, it's not exactly ideal having a competing horse whisperer

living right next door. I am not a horse whisperer. Amy, you know what I mean. I

just, I hope it doesn't affect your business.

Did you say your name was Wynne Becker?

Yes. Why do you know her?

Uh, not personally, but I follow her on social media. Her content is amazing.

Would you say she was like... A few hundred followers, a few thousand, more

like a few million.

Hey, winners.

On a hot day like today, my favorite way to cool down is with a bottle of Three

Sisters ice tea.

So delicious.

Hey winners, I have always dreamed of owning my own property with a barn for

my horses and a little house with a front porch.

And now my dream is finally a reality.

I cannot wait to share my life at Winsome Ridge with all of you.

Hey, Jack.

I was thinking.

There isn't much on the docket for tomorrow.

Any chance I could have the day off?

I'm bringing in a load of straw in the morning. I need you to help me unload

it. Sure.

That's fine.

Oh, don't look at me like that.

How long? are you gonna torture that poor kid for? Hasn't he been on

probation long enough?

I haven't decided yet.

How's that cow doing?

I don't see her.

Oh, I'm sure she's fine, honey. She probably just wandered off.

We're not sugarcoating things for Lindy anymore.

That cow is well past her due date, and there might be complications if she's

gone into labor, so we need to find her. Why don't we split up and look for her?

Dex, you're with me. Oh, hold on now. We've got that meeting with Connor.

I can search on my own. Is that a good idea?

If she's in distress, I'll call the vet right away.

I can handle this.

Okay. Can I go with Dex?

Fine. I want a full report as soon as you two lay eyes on that cow.

Yes, Captain.

Amy, have you seen Wynn's new post?

I'm not really interested in whatever product she's peddling.

It's about Ranger.

Read the caption.

Ready for the rodeo?

Amy.

I'm glad you're here.

I think we got off on the wrong foot yesterday.

I'm... Sorry if I said something to offend you.

I was, uh... Well, I am close with the family who used to live here. They were

your neighbors. I should know better than to listen to gossip.

You should read some of the stuff people say about me online.

I saw your post about Ranger.

Oh, so you follow me.

Did you get the notes that I sent?

Yeah, I just haven't had the chance to read them yet.

Okay, well... He's all over the place in the arena. He needs a lot of direction

just to keep him in the pattern.

Yeah, I noticed that too.

Then why did you say he's ready to perform at the rodeo?

Because it's not hard to compensate if you're a decent trick rider. A little

speed goes a long way. Yeah, that's the whole point.

Jordan is not as experienced as you. She can't add that kind of speed.

It's not really my concern.

I think it is.

She's your client.

All Jordan asked me to do was tune up, Ranger, so that's what I did.

Oh.

Well, it looks to me like you're doing a whole lot more than that.

Look, I'm sorry Jordan fired you.

I'm sure it came as quite a shock.

But like you said, she's my client now, so thank you for the advice, but I'll

take it from here.

I'm sure you will.

Well, we're a family-run ranch, just like yours. And if you accept the terms

of our proposal, I can promise you that the Heartline brand will be in good

hands. I'm sorry, are you offering to buy our ranch?

No, not at all.

Just the Heartland brand.

You can't raise Heartland beef anywhere else but Heartland. Exactly.

And that's why the sale would include a 10-year lease of your pasture land.

After that, you're under no obligation to re-up, so the land stays in your

family. So you would raise the cattle on our land and sell it as Heartland beef?

Well, it would be Heartland beef.

And what would we do?

You'd be generously compensated, so I suppose whatever you want.

You can spend more time with family. You got debts, pay them off. Sorry to waste

your time. We're not interested in... Give us a few days to talk it over with

the rest of the family.

Of course.

Take all the time you need.

I appreciate you meeting with me. Yeah.

Thanks. You bet.

What was that?

Well, it's an interesting proposal. It's worth thinking about.

So, Lindy, you know Jack better than anyone. How can I get on his good side?

I made him pancakes once.

He likes that.

Pancakes.

Got anything else?

He likes hugs.

I don't know if that's going to work for me.

Look.

I think she's okay.

Come on.

Let's get her back with the rest of the herd.

Let's go, Cal.

Come on.

How can you even be considering this?

It's a generous offer, Lou.

And the land stays in the family, and that's what really matters.

You love ranching. Yes.

Yes, I do.

But I also realize it might be time to let it go.

Let it go?

Grandpa, are you serious about this? I don't know, Lou. Maybe I am.

You have to admit, the last few years haven't exactly been easy.

Wouldn't it be nice to not have to worry about market price of beef or

droughts or cattle rustlers?

Then there's the future to think about.

What if Katie and Lindy don't want to be ranchers when they're older? Why would

we leave them with something that just ends up being a burden?

Well, it was slim pickings at the florist, but I think I got enough for

the arbor. Let me help you with that.

Okay, thanks.

Did I walk in on something? What's up?

Um, Grandpa's just considering selling everything we've worked our entire lives

to build. That's what's up.

Um... Jack, this...

Huge. This is ten years... I know the real reason you might be considering

this. Does Lou... Nope.

Not yet.

I don't like keeping secrets.

I'll talk to her.

But it's not just Lou. You need to talk to the whole family before we even

consider something like this.

I will.

Hey, Gigi. I, uh, I hope I'm not interrupting.

No, no, not at all. I'm just... I'm working on my vows for tomorrow.

What's up?

I, um, I want to do something nice for River as a sort of apology.

Apology for what?

Firing her. I think... I don't know. I mean, maybe she'll improve, but... but

she's... she's a really bad waitress.

I... I could ask Mom to do it, but, ah, no, that feels wrong. It has to be me.

So you want to soften the blow.

Exactly. Yeah.

How can I help?

Would you consider giving Dex the day off tomorrow?

I think it would make River really happy. They haven't had a lot of time to

spend together.

Are you sure Dex didn't put you up to this?

I'm sure.

This is about River.

I just, I, uh... I don't want to lose her as a friend.

It's not like I have a lot of them.

Well, I don't think giving Dex the day off is going to soften the blow.

If River's a real friend, she'll understand why you're letting her go.

Sort of left me hanging back there.

I wanted to talk, and Lindy was right there.

Yeah, I kind of... I put you on the spot, didn't I?

I'm not saying no.

Okay, that doesn't sound good. No.

You have made so many big decisions recently, and you haven't included me in

any of them, and I am just trying to get caught up here.

What?

Tanner.

He turned me down.

I guess his wife isn't as sentimental as he is.

She wants to go with a higher offer.

I'm sorry.

You know, maybe this is a good thing.

This way we can take our time and plan things a little better.

You know, maybe I could talk to my family, and we could let you buy a piece

of heartland beef, or I don't know.

I lost a lot in you, but I still have my pride. I know

it's old-fashioned, but I want to have something to offer you and Lindy.

A piece of land, a herd of my own, something to build a future on.

The working cowherd circuit, I thought you were doing good.

Yeah, but the prize money isn't that good.

In the States, it is.

Hmm.

That'd be a lot of time on the road.

When I get back on my feet, I'm gonna propose again.

This time, I'll do it with a ring, and we'll get down on one knee and

everything. Mm-hmm.

I'm gonna hold you to that.

Amy?

Oh, sweetheart.

I knew that this vow renewal was gonna bring up emotions for you.

I told him to call you.

I said I was in no rush, but this is not how I pictured a future with Nathan.

No, of course it isn't.

He was just starting to bond with Lindy.

And now they're going to be strangers.

I wish he was here for this today. I do.

Just phone calls, the odd visit. That's just not enough.

No, it's not enough.

It's never enough. I mean, trust me, I get it.

Peter and I, we've been long distance most of our relationship, and somehow we

make it work.

But it doesn't for everybody.

How long can Nathan and I do this for?

Sweetheart, only you can answer that question.

It's okay.

Once I'm done with these bales, you want me to ride out and check on that cow?

No. Not right now.

Though Lindy mentioned how well you handled things the other day.

That's starting to sound like a compliment, Jack. Yeah, well, it's not.

I must be in a good mood, though, because I'm giving you the day off.

Seriously? You and River, you're welcome to come to our vow renewal ceremony, but

only if you want to. It's your day off.

Of course I'll come. I'd be honored.

In that case...

Lisa guessed your size, but she's usually right about those things.

Thank you.

Lisa, you look amazing.

Thank you, ladies.

That's very kind.

We have to hurry. We're going to be late. Yes, I'll go get Lindy. Okay.

Thanks.

Grandpa's pills are really starting to add up, huh? Well, that comes with age.

Although most of what he's taking are vitamins at this point.

Is there anything going on with Grandpa?

Anything I should know about?

He's letting Dex do all his ranch work.

His talk about selling is so not like him.

Not to mention, you know, he wants to have a vow renewal suddenly.

Well, I think it's something you should talk to your grandfather about.

So there is something.

It's not for me to tell.

And we have to go.

Come on, honey.

Have a great time at the Vowernal. I've got everything under control here.

Except there is, like, one small thing.

What is it?

I think I may have accidentally charged a small coffee price for a latte.

No big deal.

I may have done it a few times.

Like, three or four times?

Uh, more like ever since I started.

River, that is hundreds of dollars. I know. I'm sorry. It won't happen again.

Dad? What are you doing?

Jack gave me the day off.

So I wanted to know if you'd like to come to the Val or no with me.

I'd love to, except I'm working.

Take the rest of the day off.

Really? Yeah.

Yeah, if you leave right now, you'll have enough time to go home and change.

Thank you.

I just... I have one small favor to ask.

So Lisa and I, we picked this spot to renew our vows because

this was where we spent our first date together.

It's true. We were supposed to be going to a horse auction. Jack insisted on

driving the old truck, so of course we broke down.

But we made the best of a bad situation and we hiked here and

had a nice picnic.

See, Lisa's pretty good at finding the silver linings and the diamonds in the

rough.

And whenever we're lost, she always seems to have a map, a plan,

a way through even the toughest of times.

To be with Lisa is to be found. So, today, I vow

to always...

Trust and cherish her to carry her

Be carried by her

Until my very

last breath And I vow to

trust and cherish you and to sometimes throw away the map so we can get lost

together

I vow to worry less about the future and focus on the here and the now.

For as long as we have a here and now.

It's my last breath.

Deal. Deal.

Well, how about that?

Woo!

Can you put a little of this food?

Oh, this is good. I know.

Actually, I would like to propose a toast.

Grandpa, we are so grateful you met Lisa.

I honestly can't imagine our lives without either of you.

Grandpa, you've been there for every day of your grandkids' lives.

And your great-grandkids' lives.

You are the rock of this family, and I... I don't know what we would do

without you.

Lou.

I'm not dying, Lou.

Well, then what is all this talk about last breaths and focusing on the here

and now?

They're just vows till death do us part.

Doesn't mean you're about to kick the bucket. Does if you're talking about

selling Heartland Beef.

Wait, you're selling the ranch?

Nobody's selling the ranch. Can we talk about this later? This is supposed to be

a celebration, not a wake. Let's just enjoy our lunch and get on with the day.

Nobody is enjoying lunch until you tell us what's going on.

You can't keep it from them any longer. Oh, for crying out loud.

About a month ago, I had a stroke.

Just a minor one.

Obviously, I'm standing here today.

But it shook me because, well, maybe next time it won't be so

minor. So when I heard Connor's offer, I realized I don't need to spend the rest

of my life struggling to keep this ranch going. And it would give our family

enough financial stability to...

to finally enjoy life just a little bit.

And haven't we earned that?

Haven't I earned that, Lou?

You say I'm the rock of this family, Lou.

The truth is rocks aren't unbreakable.

Rivers wear them down.

Ice cracks them apart.

You should have told us what happened. I didn't want to worry anyone.

At least that's what I told myself. But truth is, maybe I'm the one who was

worried.

sign the contract grandpa i mean if anyone deserves to retire it's you if

that's what you want i don't know what i want

although that wine looks pretty good i'll have a glass of that

no you won't but i will make you a green smoothie

You see, this is exactly why I didn't want to say anything. Well, I want my

rock around as long as possible, so what'll it be?

Spinach or celery?

What did she rename the ranch?

Winsome Ridge Stables. Oh, that's tough to swallow.

Yeah.

But on the bright side, the Val Renal was really beautiful.

Yeah, I wish I could have been there.

Me too.

They made me realize that...

A love like Grandpa and Lisa have, that's something that's worth fighting

for.

Yes, it is.

That's why I'm doing everything I can to come back to you.

In fact, I've got some news on that front.

Oh? There's this big working cow horse competition in Montana.

If I win the jackpot, I'd make enough to put a down payment on a ranch.

When is it?

In a few months.

Thing is, I've got to qualify, so I've got to kick butt on the circuit. But if

all goes well, in a few months.

You'll be home.

I'll be home, yeah.

Um, Nathan, I gotta go. Somebody just pulled in.

Okay.

I love you.

I love you, too.

Bye.

Oh, Jordan, are you okay?

Oh, it's nothing.

Just a little road rash.

It's my ego that's injured the worst.

Can't believe I fell in front of all those people at the rodeo.

I'm sorry that happened.

Turns out you were right.

Ranger wasn't ready.

And Wynn, such a fraud.

Wynn told you what you wanted to hear.

But I have a feeling you would have performed on Ranger regardless of what

anyone said.

Would you keep training him?

I promise, no more pressure or timelines.

Let's go get him unloaded.

River, what are you doing here? I thought you were spending the day with

Dex. Yeah, he's just waiting in the car for me.

But there's something I need to tell you, and I can't wait until tomorrow.

Yeah, there's something I need to tell you, too.

But you go first.

I worked out a deal with the barn where I board Flynn.

I'm going to teach writing lessons in exchange for a break on their fees.

So with the financial pressure dialed down a bit, I just, I don't think, I

don't... Think I'm going to need this job anymore.

I'll, of course, give you two weeks' notice. Three if you... No, that's not

necessary. You don't have to give me notice.

Are you sure? Because I don't want you to be short-staffed. No, I'll figure

something out.

Thank you, Katie.

I was so worried you'd hate me.

Don't be silly.

Well, I better go.

Thank you, again. Of course. Have fun.

Good boy, Ranger.

Good boy.

Good.

Can I help you with something?

I did my job with Ranger.

Nothing more, nothing less.

So did you just drop by to clear your conscience?

Jordan's commenting on all my posts, calling me a fraud.

Guess you think I deserve that. I don't, actually.

Think you're pretty skilled with horses But with people yeah, not so much

If the

calf is stillborn Am I allowed to be sad of course you are I'll tell you a secret

Even the toughest meanest grumpiest old ranchers are sad when they lose a calf

So you'll be sad too

Yes, I will, pumpkin.

Look. There she is.

Well, I'll be.

Hey, how's that mama cow doing? She gave birth to her calf. She did?

Yep. They're both doing great.

Oh, good news.

Yes, it is.

I've decided I'm going to be a rancher when I grow up.

Is that so?

I think you'd make a good one.

Something came for you in the mail.

What is it? I don't know. Open it up.

It's for my birthday.

They're from Nathan, and he has a copy of these books on the road with him, and

he says he's going to read one chapter to you every night.

Every night?

That's what he says.

Did you want to say some words before we begin?

Yes.

I do, actually.

Earlier, I said that, well, I said that ranching can be a

struggle.

But today, I was reminded that it can also be a miracle.

And either way, it's who I am.

And I'm not ready to give it up.

Now, what did I do with that?

contract there we

go okay let's eat

cheers

Every morning, the sky glowed pink, yellow, and orange as the fire giants

burned awake.

And when they went to sleep, the night sky became cold, dark, and hallow.

Ash, the oldest brother, was very brave.

He was quick to ignite with excitement and had a spark for adventure.

His little brother, Embers, loved to explore.

Caves and mountains with ashes at his side.

Now you can't wait forever.