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00:00Just give me one sec.
00:17Amy, I'm surprised to hear from you this time of day.
00:19Are you okay?
00:19Hi, honey.
00:20I am so sorry to bother you at work, but your dad took a bad fall off his horse.
00:24And I'm really worried about him.
00:26He won't listen to anyone but you.
00:27When did this happen?
00:29I don't know.
00:29Nathan's bringing him in right now.
00:31Nathan?
00:33Where is Nathan?
00:35I don't need Nathan.
00:36I can walk.
00:38It looks like it's just his knee and his shoulder, but it's really hard to tell.
00:41Any signs of forced breathing?
00:44You tell her not to bother.
00:46I'm fine.
00:47I don't want to fuss.
00:49Yeah, no, he's breathing just fine.
00:52You know what?
00:53We're backed up here at the clinic, so it's probably faster if I just come to you now.
00:56Put some ice on the shoulder and the knee in the meantime.
00:58On it.
00:59And don't let him go back out there, okay?
01:01I'll see you in 25.
01:09That's amazing.
01:10So you landed a great job.
01:12What's the problem?
01:12Exactly.
01:13My dream job.
01:15But it is not here in Chicago.
01:18Oh, I see.
01:19Now I understand.
01:21Gloria and I want to stay close to our families, but this is a fantastic opportunity for us,
01:25for our future.
01:26You know us so well.
01:27You even prayed with us before we said, I do.
01:29Well, of course, Peter, I want to help any way that I can.
01:34How about this?
01:35Why don't you and Gloria drop by tomorrow?
01:37Let's take some time.
01:39Let's ask for guidance.
01:40Let's weigh what these changes could mean for the both of you and your families.
01:45You know what I always say?
01:47Family first.
01:48Yes.
01:48Speaking of which, my sister is calling.
01:55Would you please excuse me?
01:56I won't keep you.
01:58See you tomorrow, Pastor James.
02:00I'll see you tomorrow.
02:03Hey, Janet.
02:03What's going on?
02:05Aunt Amy called.
02:05Dad was thrown from his horse.
02:07Is he hurt?
02:08Is he okay?
02:09Driving to the ranch now, but I thought I'd let you know.
02:11She sounds worried.
02:12He's lucky his boots are on his side of the fence.
02:20What?
02:21Oh, nothing.
02:21Just Daniel Newman out near our fence line.
02:24That's probably why Dad was out on his horse, patrolling the fence.
02:27All right, I'm here now.
02:28Keep him in your purse.
02:30Oh, there's Nathan.
02:31Please get me updated.
02:32Call any hour.
02:34It's all good you're here, Janet.
02:36I found him up on the ridge.
02:38He couldn't even get up by himself.
02:39Thanks, Nathan.
02:40He was okay enough to sass back to Aunt Amy when she called me, so that's encouraging.
02:44All right, well, since you're here now, I'm going to go find Maverick.
02:46He pulls it off to the back acres.
02:47Thanks, Nathan.
02:53Hey, Dad.
02:55Janet, I'm fine.
02:57Your aunt is being overly cautious.
03:00Did you fall off Maverick, yes or no?
03:02Technically, yes.
03:03Okay, let's check you out then.
03:04Look at me.
03:09Look at me.
03:10You hit your head?
03:15I don't think so.
03:17Looks like you did.
03:19Here, let me hold this.
03:20Thanks.
03:21Got it.
03:25How's the knee?
03:27It's fine.
03:27It's fine.
03:30Fine like your shoulder or fine, fine?
03:34A little bit of both, I guess.
03:36Hand on mine?
03:41Push down?
03:43Eight.
03:44Okay.
03:48How's that?
03:49It hurts.
03:50Okay, well, I don't think anything's broken, but no heavy lifting.
03:58Great.
03:59You need to come to the clinic tomorrow for a follow-up.
04:01I want to get some x-rays and do a general checkup while we have you.
04:05No more work today, okay?
04:06I'm a rancher, Janet.
04:07I work.
04:08Well, you can work on getting a good night's rest then.
04:10Expect to see you at the clinic tomorrow.
04:12Oh, he'll be there.
04:14Bon chat.
04:15I guess.
04:17I love you.
04:18I love you, too.
04:19I love you.
04:20Thank you for coming.
04:38Daniel Newman.
04:39You have no business being on this land.
04:42As many times as your family's tried to take it from us, it is still ours.
04:46Well, trust me, I do not want to be here, Miss Amy, okay?
04:49But my foreman tells me that Mr. Hamilton and his horse parted ways yesterday.
04:52So all I need to know is, did that happen on Newman Land, and should I expect to get sued?
04:58Is that all you care about, is being sued?
05:00We don't hide behind lawyers every time there's a problem.
05:03That's your way.
05:05I didn't see an ambulance come up here, but I did see Janet rush in, so...
05:08That's Dr. Hamilton, and you know it.
05:10Okay, well, I'm just saying, all right?
05:12I was a little concerned when I saw her rush in with such haste.
05:15Oh, you were concerned?
05:16Yeah.
05:17I know you want us to think that the feud passed with your father, but we both know that's
05:21not the truth.
05:22Just have Mr. Hamilton call me before he reaches out to his lawyers.
05:33Why don't you just pay attention to that fence and stay on the other side of it?
05:39Always a pleasure.
05:40And one more deep breath.
05:53Okay, sounds like it's clearing up.
05:56Thanks, Dr. Hamilton.
05:57I need to get back to work.
05:59The kids are going to start testing the substitute teacher.
06:02Try to have you back in class in a week or so.
06:04Any other complaints?
06:08I need some roof repairs.
06:10Anything you can do about that?
06:11That's above my pay grade.
06:14Thanks, Doc.
06:22Hey.
06:23You got time for coffee?
06:25Eric, I've been to me all week, and I haven't had coffee in about an hour, so yes.
06:28It feels like every clinic in a 200-mile radius has called me to consult this week.
06:32You must be beat.
06:33I can sleep when my cardiac fellowship is done.
06:36And when is that again?
06:37Next spring.
06:38Oh.
06:39I missed you.
06:40When can we have a date night?
06:41I feel like I haven't had a real dinner in days.
06:44My dad's in the waiting room.
06:45Just finished with x-rays.
06:46What happened?
06:47He took a little tumble off his horse.
06:49Willis?
06:50He's been ranching since he was a kid.
06:52I know.
06:52I guess he and his horse had a disagreement, and his horse won.
06:55Well, let me know if you need a consultant or anything.
06:57I will.
06:58Let me get some paperwork done.
06:59Oh, and Eric, I'm sorry.
07:01Our schedules are so crazy.
07:03Let's see.
07:04Two busy GPs trying to date while gaining full residency?
07:08How can that be crazy?
07:16So, nothing's broken, but you're obviously very badly bruised.
07:21Something over-the-counter should do for the pain and inflammation.
07:24See?
07:24I told you.
07:25I was fine.
07:27What I don't like the look of is your EKG.
07:29I'm still waiting on blood work, but I would feel a lot better if Dr. Randall could do
07:32a full exam.
07:33You remember Eric?
07:34Came to the clinic fundraiser with me?
07:35Oh, yeah.
07:36The fancy doctor from New York City.
07:39Upstate New York, not New York City.
07:40And he's in Crossroads Springs doing his cardiac fellowship, studying under Dr. Norton, so he's very good.
07:45Janet, I don't have the time for all these appointments.
07:49I'm telling you, I'm fine.
07:51Dad, I need you to take this seriously.
07:53You're pushing yourself way too hard.
07:54Well, if you or your brother had taken over the ranch, we wouldn't have this problem.
07:59All the Hamiltons before you, they work the ranch, but not you too.
08:03You have your calling.
08:07James and I have ours.
08:10I'm well aware that we each have our own purpose.
08:14It's just that I always hoped that you'd be a part of our family business.
08:23I'm a part of the family business.
08:24Hey, Aunt Amy, how's Dad doing?
08:33Still my headstrong big brother, but Janet says nothing's broken.
08:36Well, that's good to hear.
08:37But he needs time to heal, which means we've got to take care of everything in the meantime.
08:42Well, I'm sorry. I know Dad can make things stressful.
08:45It's a lot, James.
08:48More than I'd care to admit.
08:51How are you? Are you okay?
08:52Uh, I don't know.
08:56Did you hear we lost our foreman?
08:58Rick left?
08:59Yeah.
09:01And we are so short-staffed, and on top of that, your dad wants to bring in more cattle.
09:05It's like he's been at the auction barn every other day.
09:07This doesn't seem like a good time to be doing that.
09:09It's not.
09:11We've all been doing double the chores for the last couple of weeks, and already I can see that it...
09:14It's not a long-term solution. Yeah, I know.
09:17It's not even a short-term solution.
09:19Listen, why don't you guys just bring on another foreman? Would that make things simpler?
09:25Well, because we don't have the budget, and your dad seems to think we can get along fine without one.
09:30Oh, he's as stubborn as one of his prized bulls.
09:32We need another voice in the room.
09:38Your voice.
09:46Let me, um, let me make some arrangements.
09:49See what I can do.
09:52Thank you, James.
09:55I'm at my wit's end.
09:56Well, I appreciate your trust in me.
10:17Michael, the entire church trusts you.
10:20You've been with us for almost a year.
10:21Well, the church I led in Ohio was a little bit smaller than this one.
10:28But your sermons have been inspiring, and I think I'm ready to raise the bar here myself.
10:37We'd think so, too.
10:40And I'm happy I can be the one to give you this bigger opportunity.
10:42You deserve it.
10:44I need to take this trip to be there with my family.
10:46Of course.
10:47As you say, family first.
10:49Thank you again.
10:52Just call or text if there's anything that you need.
10:56You've got enough on your plate.
10:57Trust me, I won't bother you unless the, uh, place is falling down around us.
11:06Okay.
11:08I'll be back before you're not.
11:09Travel safe, my friend.
11:10Counting road signs
11:18Guided by yellow lines
11:22We're making good times
11:25And the world is ours
11:29The world is ours
11:32You're like an answered prayer.
11:42It's great to see you, Aunt Amy.
11:44Oh, thank you for coming.
11:46Absolutely.
11:47If I can be a part of the solution, I'd love to be.
11:49Well, just seeing you drive up is giving me strength.
11:52Where's Dad?
11:54Oh, where else?
11:55In the barn, ordering everyone around.
11:57Of course.
11:58Mm-hmm.
11:59Well, come on.
12:00Let's grab your things.
12:00I have your room all set up for you.
12:04I just can't believe you're here.
12:05It's just so good to see you.
12:08You packed light?
12:09Well, yeah.
12:09I don't have too many ranch clothes anymore.
12:12And my work clothes in Chicago,
12:14they're a little different these days.
12:15Mm-hmm.
12:16Well, it's a good thing I have your jeans and boots inside still.
12:20Surprised Dad hasn't thrown those out yet.
12:21I know you and your father haven't always seen eye to eye.
12:27But we're glad you're here.
12:32Okay, let's get you inside.
12:38You must be hungry.
12:39I'll fix you up something to eat.
12:41Home-cooked meal sounds nice.
12:43Well, that I can do.
12:44Well, look at you.
12:56A stranger in the midst.
12:59I haven't seen you here for a while.
13:01It's good to see you too, Dad.
13:03I hope your sister didn't have you coming all the way here
13:05just to make sure that I was sticking to doctor's orders.
13:10Well, actually, it was your sister.
13:11And she called, suggested I check in.
13:13Amy.
13:15Well, she has greatly exaggerated the situation.
13:17I am fine.
13:19Well, I've heard you've got twice the workload now.
13:22Especially that Rick's gone.
13:24Well, we're getting by.
13:29Dad, he was your right-hand man for, what, two years?
13:32Don't tell me you don't miss him.
13:33Well, the ranch goes on.
13:34People can be replaced.
13:36It wasn't just anybody.
13:37He was a good friend.
13:38He was family.
13:39Well, circumstances change.
13:41You left.
13:41Janet left.
13:43Rick left.
13:44Soon enough, the ranch will outlast us all.
13:49The land's tough, Dad.
13:50I think it'll miss you before you miss it.
13:52I, uh, I see you still fit into your work clothes.
14:01Well, I thought I might do some work while I'm here.
14:03I'll be around for a few days.
14:06Sherry's still in the horse barn?
14:08Yeah.
14:08Right where she always is.
14:10It's good to see you, Dad.
14:19It's good to see you, Dad.
14:20We didn't have the heart to take his name down.
14:50Sherry.
14:52Oh, Lucky was the best horse.
14:55We were all sad when he passed.
14:57No one was sadder than me.
14:58I learned to ride on him.
14:59You slept in the barn with him half the time.
15:02That's what I remember.
15:03Your mom was so scared he was going to stomp on you.
15:07Yeah, well, you can't separate a boy and a horse.
15:10It has been forever.
15:13How's it going for you in Chicago?
15:15I get reports from Janet every now and then.
15:18Oh, things are wonderful.
15:19I'm blessed with a great church.
15:21And I love serving.
15:23Good for you.
15:24Your mom would have been proud.
15:28And your dad, too, of course.
15:30Didn't mean to rule him out.
15:31Oh, come on.
15:32Nobody ever dares rule him.
15:34No, sir.
15:37Well, what about you?
15:38How are things going?
15:40Well, we're shorthands, and we're all just a little bit worried.
15:45Yeah?
15:46Do you want to tell me about it?
15:46Hey, listen.
15:51Anything you say is confidential.
15:53Pastor, right.
15:55Right.
15:57Well, we've been working short staff for months, and we're getting tired is all.
16:03Yeah, that's what I'm hearing.
16:05Nathan and me feel like we're in the dark with what's happening.
16:09We don't want to pressure anyone, you understand?
16:10It's just, at some point, we need to know where the ranch stands, and then we can make decisions for our own lives.
16:17I hear your concerns.
16:20I get it.
16:21Well, if I can offer you any kind of piece of advice, especially during these times of hardship, just remember, a little bit of faith goes a long way.
16:30Have some patience.
16:30Give it time.
16:35Let me introduce you to the rest of the gang.
16:42I can't believe it.
16:44My big brother, live in person.
16:45Oh, come off.
16:46It hasn't been that long since you laid eyes on me.
16:48I don't think you realize just how long it's been.
16:50Oh, it doesn't matter.
16:51What matters is that you're here.
16:53Come on, sit.
16:55Your dad's resting.
16:57Before we begin, may I?
17:00Please.
17:00Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for your loving kindness and for the nourishment before us and for bringing us all to the table.
17:09We humbly request that you restore my father's health and give us the fortitude to take care of and protect our land and our animals.
17:18In your name, amen.
17:20Amen.
17:20Amen.
17:20Amen.
17:23Oh, that one had my name on it.
17:25Oh, really?
17:25Too slow.
17:27Competitive as always.
17:28Us?
17:29No.
17:29I can truly say that I've missed this.
17:36The food?
17:37No, you guys.
17:38All of this.
17:40But yes, the food.
17:42This all looks amazing.
17:43Well, thank you.
17:44I will take all the compliments you've got.
17:47So I hear you've been pulling double duty working at the ranch?
17:50A little bit.
17:51Oh, she's been a huge help.
17:52Balancing the books.
17:53Talking through big purchases.
17:55It's nothing.
17:57Janet, it's not nothing.
17:59It's my biggest concern is making ends meet.
18:02Keeping the herd healthy.
18:03Running the day to day.
18:05Well, I'm hoping I can be of some help while I'm here for the next few days.
18:09Days?
18:10Yeah, I'll stay throughout the rest of the week.
18:12Well, just a week?
18:13Yeah, I didn't know you needed me longer than that.
18:16I have a lot of people that rely on me I was going to get back.
18:19Of course.
18:19I didn't mean to sound ungrateful.
18:28I don't know what to say.
18:30I'm just going to process.
18:37I know you didn't choose ranch life, James.
18:40But I'm asking you to open your eyes and take stock of your family's business.
18:45This is the Hamilton legacy.
18:47You're a Hamilton.
18:49And every generation has fought hard to keep this land going.
18:53To keep it safe from the elements, the bankers, the Newmans.
18:57We need you.
19:00Don't forego your church.
19:02Just give us a few weeks.
19:14Chair.
19:15Hello, I'll be right with you.
19:21Uh, thank you.
19:23Yeah.
19:25Maggie?
19:26James?
19:27James Hamilton.
19:28Did you really just walk into my cafe?
19:31Gosh, I feel like it's been forever.
19:33Uh, uh, yeah.
19:34Fifteen years, give or take.
19:36Has it really been that long?
19:39I guess it has.
19:40And even longer since high school.
19:42Hi.
19:44Hi.
19:44Well, you haven't changed.
19:46Neither have you.
19:47Um, the place looks great.
19:53Is this yours?
19:54Yeah.
19:55Every inch of it.
19:56I opened it last summer.
19:58I named it after my grandmother.
20:00Daisy Mae Cafe.
20:02Daisy Mae Johnson.
20:03I should have put that together.
20:05She made the best lemonade and tarts.
20:06She really did.
20:08Would you like some?
20:09I finally got her to hand me down the family recipe.
20:11The secret lemonade recipe.
20:13Yes, of course I would love some.
20:15Are you hungry?
20:17I'm starving.
20:18Yeah, I've been working out at the ranch a little bit.
20:19Just helping Dad.
20:20Um, worked out quite an appetite.
20:22Well, what can I get for you?
20:24Do you have a roast beef sandwich?
20:26We actually do.
20:28Extra pickles.
20:31Some things don't change.
20:33Why don't you have a seat?
20:34I'll bring it over.
20:41All right, here you go.
20:51Daisy Mae Lemonade.
20:52Moment of truth.
20:53Mm-hmm.
20:56Well?
20:57Spot on.
20:59Wow, that takes me back.
21:03Maggie, this is incredible.
21:05We didn't have anything like this when we were kids growing up.
21:07No.
21:08Crosswood Springs is lucky to have you.
21:14Yeah, I just came back to town to help my mom downsize from her farmhouse and just fell
21:19back in love with the place.
21:21Are you in town for a visit?
21:23Yeah, I just came down from Chicago for a bit to help.
21:25Dad and Aunt Amy are getting older, and Janet and I have to figure out what we're doing
21:28with the ranch.
21:31Oh, I should actually get this person.
21:32I'll be right back.
21:33Um, I should probably get going.
21:36Oh.
21:36Uh, I can wrap this up for you.
21:39No, I'll just take it like this.
21:41All right.
21:43Maybe we can catch up some other time?
21:47Yeah.
21:48Yeah, I'd like that.
21:51It's good to see you.
21:53Good to see you, too.
21:55Oh.
21:56Hi.
21:56How are you?
22:06Daniel Newman.
22:20You up with the roosters, I see?
22:23Proud of it.
22:24Yeah.
22:25See Willis still sending you all out to keep tabs?
22:27Keeping your eye on us, Will, we keep an eye on you.
22:29Well, we'll call it mutual accountability.
22:31Something like that, right?
22:32I agreed to take care of this land after my dad passed, so I'll be here.
22:38Well, so you're a legit rancher now, huh?
22:42Yeah.
22:43You should try sometime, Pastor.
22:45It'll be good for you to get your hands dirty.
22:47Just make sure you respect the property lines.
22:50Same for you and yours, Dr. Hamilton.
22:54Yeah, I thought you moved away.
22:55I did.
22:56I did, yeah.
22:57Did some traveling for a while.
23:00Went and got my MBA at Ann Arbor.
23:02You know what?
23:03And just...
23:05Something kept bringing me back to Crossroad Springs.
23:09Missed the smell of manure on the fields?
23:12Something like that.
23:16Well...
23:17Also, I had to learn some new farming techniques.
23:19I'm going to try it.
23:20Because I've got to tell you,
23:22if you don't roll with the changes,
23:23well...
23:25You just get left behind.
23:48Hey.
23:50Janet just called.
23:53Dr. Randall prescribed your dad some medication
23:55and told him to work fewer hours.
23:57Doctor's orders.
23:58Good luck with the hours part of things, right?
24:00Yeah, let's hope he actually listens this time.
24:06I was just checking it out.
24:07The calving barn has actually held up pretty nicely.
24:11Yeah.
24:12A lot of memories for you in here, I'm sure.
24:15We haven't really used this place
24:17for much more than storing hay for years.
24:19Still remember all those family gatherings.
24:23I just remember.
24:23I used to play in here.
24:25I was a kid for hours.
24:27Friends and I, we used to swing from the rafters.
24:29Surprised nobody broke their neck.
24:31Oh.
24:33Didn't Tommy break his arm?
24:34Yes, he did.
24:35Yeah.
24:36He fell right off that post over there.
24:37Oh, I miss those days of you and Janet having all your friends over here.
24:42The place felt really alive.
24:43Now it all feels, uh, feels a bit empty.
24:58Anyways, I am going to get cleaned up for supper.
25:00Janet should be joining us.
25:02Okay.
25:02Be good to see her.
25:03Mm-hmm.
25:04I'm going to hang out here for a little bit and then I'll be in.
25:06Okay.
25:06We'll just don't hang from any rafters.
25:09We don't need any more Hamilton men at the clinic.
25:10Yes, ma'am.
25:12When the mountain can't be moved
25:15And it stands there in your way
25:19There's no way to go around it
25:23It's a trial you have to face
25:26You may feel so small
25:29Next to something so tall and wide
25:33But when the mountain can't be moved
25:36God will give you strength
25:40To climb
25:42To climb
25:43When the mountain can't be moved
25:50Lord give me strength
25:54To climb
25:56To climb
26:26Hey there.
26:32What can I get for you?
26:33Uh, can we get two of those sandwiches, please?
26:36Of course.
26:38Actually, just one, thanks.
26:40And some ice water, please.
26:43Are you sure?
26:45Yeah, it's fine.
26:46It's not very hungry.
26:49Great.
26:50Um, you can have a seat.
26:51I'll bring it over.
26:56Oh, no, I think you gave us...
27:14It's not the house.
27:16Are you sure I don't take anything I haven't paid squarely for?
27:19Please.
27:20I'd hate for it to go to waste.
27:25Congratulations.
27:27Enjoy.
27:27Bye.
27:29Bye.
27:29Hey, Nathan, you okay?
27:58Yeah, of course, I'm good.
28:06Hey, are you sleeping okay?
28:10Usually fine.
28:12I, uh, I've been doing some part-time security on the night shift at the feed mill.
28:17So that means what?
28:20Are you sleeping okay?
28:21I'll catch up on the weekend.
28:28You know what?
28:32Why don't you go take a break?
28:34I can't.
28:35I got a list of chores, man.
28:37Take a 30 in the barn.
28:38Rest your eyes.
28:38Have a breather.
28:39I can handle this.
28:40I got too much to do.
28:41I wasn't asking.
28:42I'm telling.
28:43I guess I'm not arguing with the boss now, am I?
29:03Okay.
29:03What do you do to you?
29:08All yours.
29:09You giving your sister a hard time again?
29:15What'd you do this time, Dad?
29:18Is she okay?
29:19Your Aunt Amy, she's always so stressed.
29:23This whole ranch is stressed.
29:25I just don't want her health suffering, too.
29:27Well, she'd be happier if you lived closer.
29:34Chicago's a long way.
29:39You could come home more often.
29:41You know I visit when I can.
29:45Church has got me pretty busy.
29:46You know, I don't know if you noticed, but I found my calling.
29:48I love being a pastor.
29:49I know, and it's not what I meant.
29:52It's just sometimes a man wants a simple answer to a complicated problem, you know.
29:59Janet could run the ranch, too, Dad.
30:04Now, she's a born doctor.
30:08All that college training is hours from here.
30:10She lives closer now, Dad.
30:14Look.
30:17I know you each were given your calling.
30:21But why that wasn't this ranch, that I don't know.
30:28My family, they're up there right now, just shaking their heads.
30:35Can you tell me this?
30:36Who's going to lead us into the next generation?
30:41Who's going to lead us into the next generation?
31:06Well, it's about time you came back.
31:12Really, Janet, I just got a mouthful from Dad.
31:15I get it.
31:15I get it.
31:17Chicago's too far.
31:18I'm not visiting enough.
31:19Church is too demanding.
31:20I meant back from the fields.
31:23Come on.
31:25I'm sorry.
31:26It's just a sore subject.
31:28For both of us.
31:30You know he's proud to have a pastor in the fold.
31:33Yeah, I want to believe that I do.
31:37It was just easier to feel when Mom was around.
31:41Of course.
31:42She's the one that taught us to follow our separate paths.
31:45Yeah, she was.
31:46Now Dad's got two apples that rolled far away from the tree.
31:50I know.
31:51Neither of us have any kids to take over, either.
31:54I know.
31:54I know.
31:57I'm really grateful that you're close enough to be able to take care of him.
32:02It's me and Eric now.
32:05How is Dr. Eric?
32:06He's doing well.
32:08And?
32:08And we've been dating for six months.
32:10Get out of here.
32:11Good for you.
32:12Thanks.
32:13It's not that serious yet.
32:15Dad seems to be happy in his care, so that's a good thing.
32:19For now.
32:21He must be one heck of a doctor.
32:22He is.
32:26I think Mom would have liked him.
32:31She really taught us to value being of service, didn't she?
32:35Always giving.
32:36Never let us be more concerned about ourselves than about others.
32:40Yeah, she was quite the woman.
32:47Let's go inside.
32:48Yeah.
32:48Listen, I, um, I can only give you half the rent.
33:12Can you give us some time for the rest?
33:13I've got a waiting list of people interested in that apartment.
33:18Um, if it's not the right size, maybe just find somewhere smaller, cheaper.
33:22We, we've been looking, but there's nothing in Crossroads Springs.
33:25I've been looking for jobs.
33:27You've got some leads.
33:28I appreciate that, but I...
33:29Look, we, we need to live somewhere safe with the baby coming.
33:33Sir, if you could just give us a few weeks to get caught up.
33:36I promise we won't be late again.
33:37Okay.
33:45End of the month.
33:46Thank you, sir.
33:53It's gonna be okay.
33:58Come on.
33:59Come on.
33:59Oh, I know.
34:25Shadow, come here.
34:27There you go.
34:28And it's you.
34:31Now, I'm not a big softie like Nathan, so don't be expecting carrots for every little thing you do, okay?
34:37Maybe one more.
34:52Aunt Amy, I have missed your cooking.
34:54Of course you have.
34:56You can't get anything like this in the city.
34:57Mm, no, you cannot.
34:59Although the deep dish pizza, do you know?
35:01Oh, I am sitting right here, you know.
35:04It doesn't compare.
35:05Dad's missing out.
35:07Well, he ate earlier with the ranch hands.
35:09Again, he's supposed to be taking it easy.
35:12Stubborn is what he is.
35:13At least he's getting some rest.
35:15I hope he's taking his medication, too.
35:17So, I'm gonna make sure he's taking his medication after the ribs.
35:26Oh, painted lady.
35:28You love that horse.
35:30Everything okay with your dad?
35:32Yeah, it's just...
35:33It's just what?
35:37I saw their current bank statements on his dresser.
35:41And?
35:43And it's like a perfect storm.
35:45We're short a couple of ranch hands.
35:46The ones we have are exhausted.
35:47You and dad are stretched so thin.
35:50And you and I aren't here.
35:52The ranch is barely hanging on.
35:53And we don't have a backup plan.
35:56Just keeping on...
35:58To what end?
36:01Sorry.
36:02That's the way the numbers look.
36:05You're only confirming what I already thought about the books.
36:07Listen, Aunt Amy, you're not alone.
36:14We're here.
36:16We're here to help.
36:20It's getting late.
36:22Let's give it a rest for today.
36:24A new day always brings a clearer view.
36:29We'll swing by tomorrow after my shift.
36:30We'll talk some more.
36:31Okay.
36:34Make some plans.
36:35Mm-hmm.
36:36Good night.
36:37Good night.
36:37Good night.
36:41Oh.
36:43Wasn't seeing how I could do enough to make things better on my own.
36:47You being here the last few days has certainly done a lot of good.
36:51We're a family.
36:53We take care of each other.
36:54That's what we do.
36:57I know this place means a lot to both of us.
37:00Let me look around and see what else I can do.
37:07I called my church.
37:23I told them I wanted to stay a little bit longer.
37:25Don't do that on my account.
37:28I'm not doing it just for you, Dad.
37:31Aunt Amy's run ragged.
37:33Most of the staff here are picking up second jobs just to make ends meet.
37:36And yeah, if I'm being honest, I am a little worried about you.
37:41Well, don't be.
37:43I have a deal brewing.
37:45It'll expand the herd and give us enough to stabilize things for a while.
37:52Are you sure we have the capital for that?
37:56Are you telling me the business?
37:58No, sir.
38:01No, sir, I am not.
38:04I'm just saying, take it easy.
38:08Doctor's orders.
38:11I don't want you to be too hard-headed for your own good.
38:13Well, if I wasn't hard-headed, I wouldn't be a Hamilton.
38:15But I do like having my son work by my side.
38:26Even if you will be leaving again.
38:31I know our past brought us to different destinations, Dad, but I'm here now.
38:36I am.
38:39And no matter where life or the Lord takes me, I promise.
38:42I promise I'll do whatever I can to take care of you and the family.
38:45In any way I can.
38:52There's no picnic getting old, you know.
39:01James, I can't be the one that let this land get away.
39:05I can't be the.
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