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- Previously on Heartland. - (Amy) It’s nothing fancy.

It’s just dinner with my family. - (Nathan) It seems like

we’re making it official. - (Amy) When you and Dex

it felt like our friendship came second.

- Are you kidding me? You are my ride or die!

- (Nathan) Wow, Tanner. That really is breathtaking.

You certainly won’t have a problem finding a buyer.

Just won’t be me. - (Jack) 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.

- (Dex) Thank you, Jack.

- Why are you looking into real estate agents?

- Well, I’m selling the ranch.

We’re deep in debt, and this is the only way

I can pay Gracie for her half

and your family back for the cattle she stole.

- So where are you going to 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.

(Amy sighs)

(adventurous music)

(neighing)

(horse snorting)

(neighing)

- (woman) Hup! Come on, let’s go!

(music quickens)

(woman grunts)

Whoa, whoa, whoa. Easy, easy. Whoa.

Whoa, oh.

- Thanks... but I had it under control.

- I heard there was a runaway in the area.

Just trying to help. (cell phone ringing)

You’ll get him back to his home?

- Yeah, of course.

(whistles)

(cell phone ringing)

- You should probably get that.

Might be urgent.

(woman makes repeated kissing sound)

- Hey. - (Lou) This is

your 10-minute warning.

- (Amy) 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.

(phone clicks)

(sighs)

- 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.

(mooing)

GG, 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 udder-ly amazing.

- Oh, GG!

- Anything else? - No, thanks.

- Sweet.

- ♪ In the morning, it’s you and me ♪

- Oh, uh...

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. - (man) Excuse me, can I--

- It’ll be fun working together.

- Yeah. - (man) That’s fine.

- Excuse me.

Ahem. Excuse me.

I’d like to order now. - Oh! Just a second.

(softly) Rude!

- I’ll go.

Hi. Sorry about that. - (man) That’s okay.

What’s the special today?

(Amy sighs)

- (Amy) I’m sorry. Did I miss it?

- No, you’re just in time to see the dress.

Lisa, it’s stunning.

- Lou!

(high-pitched ringing) I don’t know if I want

to wear white, I’m not a newlywed!

This is way too much for a vow renewal.

What do you think, Amy?

(soft music)

- No, I think it’s beautiful, it’s...

(sighs) I’m--I’m sorry.

- (Lou) Amy!

(ragged breathing)

("Dreamer" by Jenn Grant)

- ♪ And at the break of day you sank into ♪

♪ Your dream ♪

♪ You dreamer, oh, oh, oh, oh ♪

♪ You dreamer ♪

♪ You dreamer ♪

♪ Oh, oh, oh, oh ♪

(tense music)

(ragged breathing)

- You sort of left me hanging back there.

- I wanted to talk, and Lindy was right there, and--

- Yeah.

I put you on the spot, didn’t I?

(tinkling)

(door bell tinkling)

- I knew I shouldn’t have forced you to come.

- Lou, I wanted to be here.

I wanted to be here for Lisa.

- I blame Nathan. - Lou!

- Well, 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.

(cell phone ringing and buzzing)

- Oh. Um, I have a client at the ranch.

Can you apologize to Lisa for me?

- Of course.

- See you.

- 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?

- Oh... (chuckles)

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.

- If you want compliments, call your mother.

I need you to take those salt licks out

to the south pasture today.

- I’m on it.

- 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, certainly was.

Thank you so much.

(adventurous music)

- (Amy) 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.

- Uh, but he looks ready to me.

(Amy sighs)

- You know, he’s-- 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. - Um, 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...

I’ve been a bit distracted lately,

but not when I’m training Ranger or any of my client horses.

I always give 100%. - Look, it’s not personal.

- No, I’m--I’m a big girl. I’ll be okay.

Can I ask for the number of your new trainer?

I’d 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. Uh, her name’s Winn.

I’ll send you her contact info.

She works out of the old Pryce Ranch.

(tense music)

(sighs)

(birds calling)

(light guitar music playing)

(light guitar music playing)

- 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... you’re keeping things simple.

- Don’t worry. It will be classy and small.

Though I am curious...

You don’t usually like to be the centre of attention, so...

why this vow renewal? Why... 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.

(rhythmic music)

(Amy sighs)

(key turns in ignition)

(engine stops)

(birds chirping)

- (woman) Easy, boy.

That’s good.

Good. Down.

Down. Good.

- Wow. Pretty impressive.

- Thanks!

(gentle music)

Didn’t get the chance to introduce myself earlier.

I’m Winn Becker.

- Amy Fleming.

- Jordan mentioned you might stop by,

give me the 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 Pryce Ranch,

the better.

- (Amy) Why do you say that?

- Folks don’t have much nice to say about the family

that used to live here.

I’m thinking about hiring a shaman, you know,

do a cleansing ceremony, get rid of the bad juju.

- You probably shouldn’t listen to the gossip.

- It’s hard to avoid in a small town.

- Uh, I--I actually have to go, I just...

- Already? I 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?

(tense music)

(soft country music playing over speakers)

- Dexie! - Hey, River!

- Oh-- - Oh, it’s just there.

- Hey. - Hi.

Oh, I’m so happy you’re here.

(Amy sighs) - I feel like I haven’t

seen you in forever. - There you go.

- Jack’s been keeping me pretty busy at the ranch.

- Well, I missed you.

- I miss you, too.

- Hey, Dex, do, uh, you mind if I steal River for a second?

- Yeah, sure.

- Look, you can’t just drop everything the second

Dex walks into the diner, all right?

I’ve got 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...

I miss 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 bussing tables.

And you have to rinse out the milkshake blender

after you use it.

Otherwise, it’s impossible to clean, right?

- Okay. Buss the tables. Rinse the blender.

I got it. You can count on me, 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, thank you, thank you!

Hey.

- (Dex) Sorry.

It’s been a long day.

- You 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 anyways.

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.

(kisses)

Bye. - Bye.

- ♪ You know I need you ♪

♪ But it’s always the same ♪

- (Amy) 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 her name was Winn 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 has, like, a few hundred followers,

a few thousand? - Uh, more like a few million.

(pensive music)

(insects chirping)

(upbeat music playing on laptop speakers)

- Hey, Winners!

On a hot day like today, my favourite way to cool down is

with a bottle of Three Sisters Iced Tea.

So delicious.

Mmm!

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.

(laptop lid shuts)

(sighs)

(uplifting music)

(mooing)

- Hey, Jack!

I was thinking, if 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 going to 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 labour,

so we need to find her.

- Why don’t we split up and look for her?

Dex, you’re with me.

- (Jack) 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.

(horses snorting and neighing)

- Amy, have you seen Winn’s new post?

- Not really interested in whatever product she’s peddling.

- It’s about Ranger.

Read the caption.

- (Amy) "Ready for the rodeo."

(uneasy music)

(light music)

(camera clicking)

- 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 neighbours.

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.

- That’s not really my concern.

- (Amy) 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.

(tense music)

- 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 Heartland 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.

If you got debts, pay ’em 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.

- (Connor) 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

that’s worth thinking about.

(neighing)

- 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.

(Dex laughs)

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

Look.

(mooing)

- I think she’s okay. - (Dex) Come on.

Let’s get her back to the rest of the herd.

Let’s go, cow. Come on.

- (Lou) 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?

What? 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?

(door opens)

- (Lisa) Yoohoo!

(door shuts)

Well, it was slim pickings at the florist,

but I think I got enough for the arbour.

- 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--this is huge. This is 10 years. What?

I know the real reason you might be considering this.

Does Lou?

- No. 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.

- (whispers) Please do it soon!

(Lisa sighs)

(pensive music)

(insects chirping)

(fire crackling)

- Hey, GG. I, uh, I hope I’m not interrupting.

- Oh, 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--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.

(gentle music)

- 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.

(rooster crowing)

(sighs)

- (Nathan) You sort of left me hanging back there.

- (Amy) 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, it...

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.

(cell phone buzzing)

What?

- Tanner.

He turned me down.

(Nathan sighs)

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.

- Ah...

I’ve lost a lot, Amy, but I still have my pride.

I--I...

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.

- I get that.

What about the working cow horse circuit?

I thought you were doing good.

- Yeah, but the prize money isn’t that good.

- In the States, it is.

- Hmm.

It’d be a lot of time on the road.

- I’m in no rush.

(soft music)

(kisses)

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

This time, I’ll do it with a ring,

and I’ll get down on one knee and everything.

(Amy chuckles)

- I’m gonna hold you to that.

(soft whoosh)

- (Lou) Amy? (Amy sobs)

Oh, sweetheart.

I knew that this vow renewal was going to bring up

emotions for you.

- I told him to go, Lou. 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.

(sobs)

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

Just... the phone calls, the odd visit,

that’s... it’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.

(kisses) It’s okay.

(light music)

(grunting)

- 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 honoured.

- In that case... Lisa guessed your size,

but she’s usually right about those things.

- Thank you.

(light music)

(Amy gasps)

- 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 ready. - Okay, thanks.

- Wow. 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?

Like, anything I should know about.

He’s letting Dex do all his ranch work.

This 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.

(pensive music)

(utensils clinking)

(light country music playing over speakers)

- Have a great time at the vow renewal.

I’ve got everything under control here.

Uh, except there is, like, one small thing.

- What is it?

- I think I may have accidentally charged

the small coffee price for a latte.

- Oh. 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.

Dex, what are you doing?

- Jack gave me the day off, so I wanted to know

if you’d like to come to the vow renewal 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--I have one small favour to ask.

("Cello Suite No. 1" - J.S. Bach)

- (softly) Hi. - Hi.

(giggles)

- Come on, honey! Here you go.

(music ends)

- 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.

And 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,

’til my last breath.

- Deal. - Deal.

(clapping)

(bright music)

- Well, how about that? (cork pops)

(whooping and laughing)

- Aww.

(indistinct chatting)

- Uh, 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.

(chuckles)

You are the rock of this family, and I...

I don’t know what we would do without you.

- (Lisa) Lou... - I’m not dying, Lou.

- Well, then what is all this talk about last breaths

and focusing on the here and now?

- (Jack) They’re just vows!

"’Til death do us part,"

it doesn’t mean you’re about to kick the bucket.

- It 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?

(pensive music)

(door shuts)

(Jack sighs)

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

The truth is rocks aren’t unbreakable.

Rivers wear them down, and...

...ice cracks them apart.

- You should have told us what happened.

- I didn’t want to worry anyone.

(Lou sighs)

At least that’s what I told myself.

But truth is, maybe I’m the one who was worried.

(gentle music)

- I’ll 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.

(Jack sighs)

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.

(playful music)

- 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?

(pensive music)

- What did she rename the ranch?

- (Amy) Winsome Ridge Stables.

- Oh, that’s tough to swallow.

- Yeah...

But on the bright side,

the vow renewal was really beautiful.

- Yeah, I wish I could have been there.

- Me too.

It made me realize that a love like Grandpa and Lisa have,

that’s... 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? - (Nathan) There’s this big

working cow horse competition in Montana.

If I, uh, if I win the jackpot, I’d make enough

to put a down payment on a ranch.

- When is it? - (Nathan) In a few months.

Thing is, I got to qualify,

so I 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.

(Amy sighs)

(light music)

- Um... Nathan, I got to go. Somebody just pulled in.

- Okay. I love you.

- I love you, too. Bye.

(tense music)

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 Winn... such a fraud!

- Winn told you what you wanted to hear.

But I have a feeling you’d 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.

(mechanical whirring)

- Hey.

- River, what? 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.

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

- Mmhmm.

- I’m going to teach riding lessons in exchange

for a break on their fees.

Um, so with the financial pressure dialled down a bit,

I just--I don’t think I’m going to need this job anymore.

I’ll, of course, give you two weeks’ notice.

Three, if you’d-- - No! No, that’s not necessary.

You don’t--you don’t have to give me notice.

Are you sure? ’Cause I don’t want you to be short-staffed.

- No, I’ll... I’ll figure something out.

- Thank you, Katie!

I was so worried you’d hate me.

- Don’t be silly. - Okay, well, I better go.

Thank you again! - Of course. Have fun!

(both giggle)

- 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.

I think you’re pretty skilled with horses.

But with people, yeah, not so much.

(pensive music)

- 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?

- Yeah. Yes, I will, pumpkin.

- Look, there she is!

(uplifting music)

- Well, I’ll be!

(Jack laughs) (cow moos)

(Jack laughs)

- 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.

- (Amy) Something came for you in the mail.

- What is it?! - I don’t know. Open it up!

(Amy giggles)

(Lindy giggles)

- Books!

But it’s not 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.

(gentle music)

(Amy sighs)

(Amy giggles)

(Jack groans)

- 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?

(laughing)

(clapping)

- There we go. - Okay, let’s eat!

- (all) Cheers!

- (Lisa) Cheers.

(bright music)

(laughing)

- (Nathan) "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.

"And his little brother, Ember, loved to explore

caves and mountains with Ash at his side."

(uplifting music)

(horse neighs)

- (Nathan) I know you can’t wait forever.

- Then don’t take forever.

(music crescendos)

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