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00:46Yeah.
00:48No, I understand the scope of what we're dealing with here.
00:52No, Elsa knows what she's doing.
00:53Okay?
00:55Yeah, I'll update you with anything.
01:01Bye.
01:15Hey.
01:17Hey.
01:19Seemed to have the weight of the world on your shoulders this morning.
01:24Yeah, it was just a restless night.
01:26Hmm.
01:28Yeah, this ranch has caused a lot of sleepless nights for me, too.
01:32It's not just the ranch.
01:35I've been having a hard time keeping one foot here while my life is back in Chicago.
01:40Yeah.
01:41I know you're struggling with that.
01:43I can tell.
01:45Just take your time.
01:47You'll make the right decision.
01:51Yeah.
01:53Well, that's just it.
01:54I've made my decision.
01:58I need to go back to Chicago.
02:02I do.
02:03My church needs me.
02:05Of course.
02:06Your community must miss you.
02:10Here.
02:16Well, I just keep coming back to the idea that even though this ranch is our family's legacy,
02:21serving God, shepherding lives, that's my rightful duty.
02:26It's an almost impossible choice.
02:28Are you sure you can't take a little more time with it?
02:31If I don't go back to Chicago, they could transfer me to another district.
02:35They could even move me to another city.
02:38And that congregation, they've become my family there.
02:40I can't just walk away from my church members.
02:43It's your true calling.
02:47We are so grateful for all the wonderful things you've done here.
02:50Getting Nathan sorted out, pulling Louis into the fold.
02:54We needed you and you really showed up for us.
02:58I'm really happy I could be here.
03:01And I'm glad things are starting to look up on the choir front.
03:04Ugh.
03:05Getting that settled will ease my mind.
03:07And here's hoping.
03:09Chart a positive course for many years to come.
03:14I'm going to miss this place.
03:19Now I just have to figure out how to break the news to Dad.
03:22Well, just remember, wherever you are, you're always a big part of this family.
03:31But I am going to put you to work while you're still here.
03:33I hope you know that.
03:41You serious?
03:42Yeah, I'm serious.
03:44Our worries over water for the cattle are about to be in the past.
03:49We, uh, drilling a new well?
03:51No, we're not.
03:53Nah, you'll find out when the time's right.
03:56Well, we've been living in the shadow of that herd quota long enough.
04:00Now we'll be able to expand without losing sleep.
04:05What's he doing here?
04:15Willis?
04:17What, you lost?
04:19Actually, I just got back from the auction.
04:21We're up 200 head now.
04:23So how do you plan to water them?
04:25Not even Newman money can buy rain, Daniel.
04:29Oh, you got me there.
04:30Yeah.
04:32But it might just buy the earth under your boots, huh?
04:38Well, we'll see what's what come Brandon season.
04:41Yeah.
04:42We will.
04:58Oh, they'll learn someday.
05:02Ranching takes more than deep pockets.
05:04It takes good people standing side by side in solid air.
05:09Well, amen to that.
05:12I'm going to head to the stables.
05:13Let me know if you need anything.
05:14Good.
05:14Thanks.
05:24Hey, you two.
05:25You want to join us for some lemonade?
05:27Great.
05:28How's the little guy?
05:30Finally napping.
05:31Thanks.
05:32Quiet now, but he can make a real fuss when he wants to.
05:35Oh, he's just announcing his greatness early.
05:37Something to celebrate every day.
05:40About that, um, we wanted to ask you something important.
05:44Yeah, anything.
05:45Shoot.
05:46We'd like to have him baptized, and we were hoping that you could perform the ceremony.
05:55Absolutely, of course.
05:55I'd love to do that for you and your new family.
05:57Oh, how lovely.
05:59We can have the ceremony in the barn.
06:01It will be the first baptism at the cowboy church.
06:04It's not too much trouble?
06:05Are you kidding?
06:06No.
06:07We will decorate the place so beautifully, it will be perfect for your little guy.
06:11Thank you, Aunt Amy.
06:12And thank you for everything you've already done for us.
06:15Oh, it's nothing.
06:16This event will be a blessing.
06:18I can't wait to get started on the address.
06:20It's always nice when you can personalize it and not let I know you guys better.
06:23It's going to be great.
06:24This sounds like so much more than we could have ever imagined.
06:27And is it okay if we invite a few people from around town who have helped us out?
06:31Of course.
06:32Yes.
06:32We will open up the ranch to the entire community.
06:37Come on in.
06:50What's this?
06:51It's a new Danish flavor.
06:52I'm doing an informal customer poll.
06:55And you've been volunteered by me.
07:00Well, who am I to turn down free food?
07:03All right.
07:03Here goes nothing.
07:04Okay.
07:12Mmm.
07:13What is that?
07:14Raspberry?
07:14Oh, close.
07:15Strawberry.
07:16It's really good.
07:19You have, um...
07:23I'll get it.
07:33Yeah.
07:35It's really good.
07:38Do you have a couple minutes?
07:40I wanted to share some news with you.
07:42Of course.
07:44What's going on?
07:45Did you decide if you're going to stay?
07:47Actually, I got a call from Chicago, and I've made the decision to go back.
07:52Oh.
07:55Well, that's great news, isn't it?
07:59Yeah, you think so?
08:01Yeah, of course.
08:02I mean, you've been talking how much you've missed your church and working with Michael,
08:07and I'm sure you've prayed on it and made the right choice.
08:11Yeah, I...
08:13I mean, I have.
08:16I've just really enjoyed my time here, hanging out with everybody.
08:21It's a different lifestyle that I've really gotten used to.
08:24Well, I'm sure you could take all of those life experiences and bring them back to Chicago.
08:29Yeah, you're right.
08:32When do you leave?
08:35Next week.
08:38After I baptize Tina Lewis' baby.
08:41Oh, which?
08:42By the way, you should come.
08:43Oh.
08:44Yeah.
08:45Really?
08:45They would want you to be there.
08:47I would love that.
08:49You've been their champion from the very beginning.
08:51Yeah.
08:55Maggie, I just want you to know that I've really had a wonderful time getting reacquainted with you.
09:00Me too.
09:04You know, how about one last roast beef sandwich extra pickles before you go?
09:10That'd be great.
09:12Okay.
09:13Oh, Maggie?
09:16Five stars, by the way.
09:17Okay.
09:30So, this little guy's officially thriving.
09:34He's right on track for weight and length.
09:37Reflexes are good.
09:39Not seeing anything concerning developmentally.
09:41And the crazy sleep schedule, it's normal, right?
09:45Completely normal.
09:46Not the best for mom and dad, though.
09:48I feel bad for Tina having to take all the night shifts because I've got duties on the ranch now.
09:53It's okay, Louis.
09:54Let's just worry about it when I get back to work.
09:57And then we can tag team sleep deprivation.
10:01You both have such an amazing attitude.
10:03And caffeine, I'm assuming.
10:05Yes.
10:06Well, I just think staying up with the baby, it's the perfect reason to lose sleep.
10:11Yeah, I agree.
10:13Much better than stress and worry.
10:15I've heard a white noise machine can really help mellow things out for nighttime feedings.
10:20Is there a way I can help?
10:21Just keep doing what you're doing and maybe try to give mom some time to herself?
10:27Yeah, that would be nice.
10:29Maybe I can even get a full shower in with conditioner and everything.
10:35Okay, you two.
10:36Call me if you need me thing, day or night.
10:38I mean it.
10:39Okay, we will.
10:40Any other questions?
10:42Um.
10:43Uh.
10:45Well, uh, actually, we were wondering if you would consider becoming our baby's godmother.
10:55Me?
10:56Really?
10:57We appreciate everything you've done for us and you've done so well for yourself.
11:02I feel like you've got it all figured out.
11:05Oh, that's an overstatement, but thank you.
11:07You would be such a good role model for a son.
11:10You're a doctor, you're a family person.
11:12And, um, we just know that if anything should happen to us, you would take such good care of our
11:19baby.
11:20Wow.
11:23Wow, meaning yes?
11:26Oh, absolutely.
11:27Yes.
11:27I would be honored.
11:29Oh, that's so great.
11:30Yeah, your brother is going to perform the baptism ceremony, so can we count on you that day?
11:34Of course.
11:36Of course.
11:38Of course.
11:43Of course.
11:44Just in time.
11:46Give me a hand.
11:49I've been wondering if it wouldn't be worth the investment to pour concrete pads under all of these water troughs.
11:59Stability, you know?
12:01The way the earth shifts every year just makes more work.
12:06Right here.
12:10Well, you want me to get a quote from the Robertsons?
12:12Yes, I do.
12:14That's a great idea.
12:18Well, it sure feels right, you being here.
12:22It's like I always imagined it.
12:25Yeah, it's been really nice working side by side with you, too, Dad.
12:28Nice.
12:28Well, don't get too excited there.
12:35Hey, Dad, we, um, we got to talk.
12:40Oh.
12:42The board of directors called.
12:44They want me to go back to Chicago.
12:45It's time.
12:47I see.
12:50But, hey, listen, I'm going to, I'm going to visit a lot more often.
12:54Now I know how I can contribute to the running of the...
12:56I appreciate what you've done here.
12:59Ranching isn't something you can do from a million miles away, you know?
13:03Just dropping in and out.
13:04Yeah, no, I know.
13:05But now that I'm caught up to speed with the day-to-day, I'm pretty sure that...
13:08So where are you leaving?
13:11I'm going to baptize Louis' little boy on Sunday and then head out the day after.
13:15So that's it?
13:17You put up a few fence posts and then you're off again.
13:21You know, I had my chance to leave when I was younger.
13:25The open road was calling me.
13:27I wanted to hop on my bike and never look back.
13:30So why didn't you?
13:31Because I'm a Hamilton.
13:33And I keep my feet planted on Hamilton soil just like my father did.
13:37And his father.
13:38And his.
13:40So by all means, run away.
13:42I won't block the door.
13:43Hey, I'm not running away, Dad.
13:46I'm answering a calling.
13:48I got a life back in Chicago.
13:49And you have a family here.
14:16Janet?
14:18Oh, hey, Maggie.
14:19Hey, I just came to pick out some centerpieces for the cafe.
14:23Those are beautiful, aren't they?
14:27Eric used to buy me flowers all the time, but, um...
14:30Hey, why can't I buy myself flowers, right?
14:33Yeah, exactly.
14:35I do miss him, though.
14:37The clinic, too.
14:38It's been kind of crazy without him.
14:40Well, then it won't be a lot easier for you when James leaves next week.
14:44When he goes back to Chicago.
14:46He's leaving next week?
14:47I'm sorry.
14:48I thought you would have known.
14:50I assumed he'd tell family first.
14:52Guess not.
14:54I hope I didn't overstep.
14:55I didn't mean to just spring that on you.
14:58No, I mean, I shouldn't be surprised.
15:00Got his whole life there.
15:02Yeah, he does.
15:04I know he's struggling to try and stitch those two worlds together.
15:07That's James.
15:09Caring deeply in all directions.
15:11And he really has such a great perspective on life.
15:14I guess that's what makes him such a great pastor.
15:17What do you think?
15:19It's perfect.
15:21Yeah?
15:21Yes!
15:23Okay.
15:29But what did he say exactly?
15:31Well, for starters, he accused me of running away.
15:33Thanks for telling me, by the way.
15:35I had to find out from Maggie at the flower shop.
15:37I'm sorry.
15:38I was going to tell you tonight.
15:40I just haven't found the right time.
15:42And I just feel like I'm letting everybody down.
15:46James, you're not.
15:48You absolutely have to do what you have to do.
15:53That's Mason.
15:56Hi, Mason.
15:56You're on speakerphone.
15:57You've got us all here, except Willis.
15:59He's out on the range.
16:00Hey, Mason.
16:01Hello, Hamiltons.
16:03I'm just getting a load of feed in at the silos, but I wanted to follow up.
16:06I've got some more info on the preserved wetlands on Miss Winstone's property.
16:10Does that help our case?
16:11Maybe.
16:12It looks like if we want to develop it or graze on it, we have to file an application to
16:17modify
16:18the easement.
16:19Basically prove it'll be used for agricultural benefit and not harmful to the water table
16:23or habitat.
16:23And is that something that you recommend?
16:26I'd say for that perfect location, it's worth the trouble.
16:29So basically you'd need an environmental impact assessment and a paper trail to show how it
16:34supports sustainable ranching.
16:36I've seen applications go through faster when folks partner with land trusts or conservation
16:41groups, so I'll look into that.
16:43I love that idea, Mason.
16:45I've got the preliminary paperwork filled out for the assessment, so I just need your signatures
16:49on it.
16:49Okay.
16:50Willis and I will come by the office tomorrow.
17:02I can see your dad shutting James out again.
17:05He barely spoke to him at breakfast.
17:07That's not fair.
17:08Ranch is in a much better position.
17:11I mean, he must have known he'd leave eventually.
17:14I think he's just hoping James forgets all about Chicago.
17:16Ha!
17:17With what he's paying for that apartment every month?
17:19Not likely.
17:22I just hope Willis doesn't miss the baptism.
17:26I don't think he's ever seen your brother at the pulpit.
17:28Not since he was high school valedictorian.
17:33Remember his speech?
17:36How could I forget?
17:38That is when we first knew James had a gift.
17:41His natural ability to captivate an audience with his words.
17:45Saw him out riding last week.
17:47Pretty gifted cowboy, too.
17:49Oh, do not remind your father of that.
17:52I wouldn't dare.
17:57You know, I've been thinking a lot about what it means to be a godmother.
18:01And then I realized that I have the most wonderful role model there is.
18:07Well, I don't know about that.
18:10You stepped in and took care of us when mom got sick.
18:13You took care of her.
18:15The ranch, we could have lost everything without you.
18:19It was a hard time.
18:21Yeah, for all of us.
18:24It really was.
18:27Your mother was the heart of this ranch.
18:31But we can take comfort in God's presence in our daily lives, no matter what.
18:37Even if we don't know his plans.
18:40I trust that he's with us.
18:42I still miss her every day.
18:45Me, too.
18:56I think I'd like the chance to be a mother one day.
19:03Well, pray on that.
19:06I will.
19:08And in the meantime, I can practice by buying cute baby clothes for my new godson.
19:18Perfect.
19:19It's perfect.
19:30Hey, Dad.
19:32Hey, yourself.
19:35You think we can talk?
19:38Come up with some solutions about how I can support the family here, but also be present for my church
19:42in Chicago.
19:43Not really.
19:46I hope you understand this isn't just my calling.
19:48This is also my job.
19:51I've got people that rely on me.
19:53And sure, I'd be happy working that land every single day, but it's not that simple.
19:58No, I guess not.
19:59But it's still hard for me to accept.
20:05I look out over these fields.
20:09And I see our grandparents that are sweating out a future for us.
20:17And now it feels like we're just trimming branches off the family tree.
20:23I think we need to start talking about succession.
20:26It's a succession.
20:28It's a succession.
20:29You know.
20:30Who's gonna tend the ranch for the generations to come?
20:34Well, I hope all of us are sticking around for a lot longer.
20:38It feels a little premature.
20:40Families mess this up all the time.
20:44If there's no one in place to take over and something happens, the vultures come swooping in.
20:52Okay.
20:53Well, what about Aunt Amy?
20:54She can't run this place on her own.
20:56Either way, I want to be involved in the decision.
20:59Involved?
21:00Son.
21:02You're forfeiting that right by leaving?
21:08Wow.
21:18You know, just once, just once, I wish you'd respect my choices.
21:23And I want you to take over the family ranch, so I guess we're both walking away disappointed.
21:43There you are.
21:44Thought you'd be up for dinner by now.
21:47Yeah, I didn't want to eat with that.
21:50Uh-oh.
21:52What happened?
21:53Let's just say he didn't mince his words about me leaving.
21:57He thinks if he lays on enough guilt, you'll stay.
22:00Yeah.
22:02Come on.
22:02Look past his gruff exterior.
22:04He really loves you.
22:07I just never meant to hurt him.
22:09Well, of course not.
22:11Is that what he said?
22:12No, it's dad.
22:14He'd rather wrestle a bull to the ground than admit that he was hurt.
22:18And he brought up succession again.
22:20Well, that's new.
22:22I'm being serious, Janet.
22:24It's, it's making me question myself.
22:27James, you can't second guess yourself because dad's having a bad day.
22:31You can't live your life like that.
22:36Yeah.
22:37Yeah.
22:37No, you're right.
22:39Okay.
22:40Right.
22:40I, I, I just...
22:47You just what?
22:53I think it's really starting to hit me how much I'm gonna miss spending time with you guys.
23:02Come on.
23:08Hey, Mason.
23:10Hey.
23:11Sorry for the impromptu meeting, but I have some news that I thought we'd be best delivered in person.
23:15Let me guess.
23:16There's a wrinkle in the plan?
23:18Have we missed our window?
23:19No, no.
23:20We submitted our application.
23:21It's just that someone beat us to it.
23:24Who?
23:25Elsa Hubbard.
23:26Well, that's manageable, right?
23:29If Martha applies to modify the easement, then we're still in play.
23:33She gets approval, then we buy the deed once the amendment's cleared.
23:36I'm afraid it's not that simple.
23:37Why not?
23:39Because she attached the name of her potential buyer to the application.
23:43And let me guess, it's not our name.
23:46I'm afraid not.
23:47It was filed with Daniel Newman's name attached.
23:50So what are you saying? Daniel scooped the property out from under us?
23:54Well, not exactly.
23:54It's just that having him as the potential buyer attached to the application gives him the upper hand in many
24:00ways.
24:01He'll likely get top priority for the sale of the land.
24:04So how do we fight this?
24:06Don't worry. I'll look into it. We have time.
24:20Tina, you look beautiful.
24:22Thank you, likewise.
24:24He cleans up pretty well, too, doesn't he?
24:26Very sharp.
24:28You both look radiant.
24:29And you, you little wiggle worm.
24:31It's a very big day.
24:32Thank you for standing with us, Janet.
24:34I'm honored, truly.
24:36So who's the godfather?
24:37I have a distant relative who drove into town from Ohio yesterday.
24:40He's the closest family we have.
24:43There he is.
24:47I'm Janet.
24:51Excuse me, everyone, friends, family.
24:56If everyone could find a comfortable place to sit or stand, we are about to begin.
25:04But first, Tina and Louis, we have known you for a few months but have gotten to know you better
25:12over the last couple of weeks on the ranch.
25:14And what a privilege.
25:16The love that they share between them is a shining example of how to treat others with kindness, patience, and
25:26understanding.
25:30My niece, Janet, Dr. Hamilton, helped them to begin their journey into parenthood and is now the honored godmother of
25:39their beautiful baby boy.
25:43We also have the ever so talented Janie Carson joining us today and treating us to her beautiful music.
25:50Janie, please.
25:51Thank you, guys.
25:52Thank you, everyone.
25:57Thank you, my dave.
26:04Hello.
26:04In all of the places that i did to live.
26:05Nearer to.NS
26:09Indian.agher,
26:12you know. Ooh. Ill've
26:13got many
26:14things to be done. We'll give others.
26:16We love the opportunity to
26:20be right next.
26:21Still all my songs shall be
26:30Nearer, my God, to Thee
26:36Nearer, my God, to Thee
26:42Nearer to Thee
26:53Oh, that was so lovely.
26:56Oh!
26:59And now, Pastor James.
27:07And Amy, thank you for those wonderful words.
27:10Janie, beautiful.
27:12Thank you so much for gifting us with that.
27:16Well, everyone, take a look around.
27:21We are so blessed to be in this space.
27:26Now, I don't know about you, but I'm used to stained glass windows, tall ceilings, and ample seating.
27:32But it's days like today that remind me that faith can be practiced anywhere.
27:39Matthew 18, 20.
27:41For where two or three gather in my name, so am I there, too.
27:48I'd like to welcome you all.
27:50Thank you for coming to bear witness for this special occasion.
27:54And as we gather here in this humble setting, it reminds me of our Lord Jesus as an infant being
28:00laid in the manger.
28:03Let's begin.
28:05Tina, Lewis, Godparents, please.
28:13In Mark 10, 14, Jesus says, let the little children come to me, and don't hinder them, for the kingdom
28:19of God belongs to such as these.
28:25So as we begin, I ask you, what did you name your child?
28:30Thomas James Hedges.
28:39And what do you ask of God's church for Thomas James Hedges?
28:44Baptism.
28:45Baptism is a sign of God's good grace of work.
28:50It represents a beginning.
28:52It's the beginning of a very long journey.
28:56It's not something to be done and then over.
28:59It's an everyday journey.
29:04So as we move forward, I ask you, do you promise to nurture this child with the teachings of Christ
29:10our Lord?
29:12We do.
29:13We do.
29:15Godparents, do you promise to help them?
29:17We will.
29:19Right.
29:23Dear Lord, we ask that you pour out your Holy Spirit to bless the gift of this water, and the
29:32child set to receive it.
29:35We ask that you wash away his sin and clothe him in righteousness throughout his life, that he may rise
29:42with Christ and share in everlasting joy.
29:44Amen.
29:48I baptize you in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
29:56Thomas James Hedges.
29:57You are now sealed by Holy Spirit in baptism with Christ forever.
30:05May the Lord bless you and keep you.
30:07May his face shine upon you and be gracious to you.
30:11May he look upon you with favor and give you peace.
30:15Amen.
30:16Amen.
30:18Please welcome the newest member of God's family, Thomas James Hedges.
30:43Pastor James, that was a beautiful ceremony.
30:45Well, thank you for uplifting all of us with your song.
30:48Anytime.
30:49Just call and I'll be here.
30:50It'll be worth the drive from Cedar Rock just to be with this community.
30:53They're lucky to have you.
31:01James.
31:03That was inspiring.
31:07Well, yeah, it's a baptism.
31:09It's a very joyous occasion.
31:10Absolutely.
31:12A new life full of potential.
31:17You know, I knew that you would be great at what you do, but I loved getting to see just
31:23how much.
31:25You finally got to see me in action.
31:28And I get it now.
31:30Why this is your calling.
31:32You're a natural.
31:36I know the city's calling you back.
31:40But this town needs someone like you.
31:44Chicago's lucky to have you.
31:48Take care, James.
32:07James.
32:08Daniel, today's not the day.
32:11Today's the day.
32:13Got some news for your family.
32:15Just didn't want you hearing it from the mailbox.
32:17And what's that?
32:19Newmans have officially purchased the windstone quarry.
32:24What?
32:25Yeah, deal's done.
32:27We got the easement assessment from the government.
32:29It's closed.
32:30How's that possible?
32:31Mason said we still have time.
32:32Well, Hamilton family was a little late coming to the table.
32:39I think you'll agree we're being more than fair.
32:41And with our overhead costs, we have had to make some slight increases.
32:48Is it a water rights agreement?
32:52You can't raise the prices.
32:55Well, we can.
32:57We are.
33:06I think you need to get off my property.
33:08James.
33:09Don't make me say it again.
33:14All right.
33:19You know what?
33:19I kind of like it here.
33:22Maybe just buy your land one day, too.
33:24Yeah, it's not for sale.
33:26Neither is my family.
33:30Yeah.
33:44Hey, Dad.
33:45Yeah, I got to talk to him.
33:46Meet me out front of the house.
33:53Dad, how'd this happen?
33:56Well, somehow they made it first past the post.
34:00Yeah, but how?
34:00Nothing was filed at the recorder's office.
34:02How'd they get this done so fast?
34:03Well, it was something low down.
34:05I can tell you that.
34:07Wait, you think they pulled a fast one on us?
34:09I always thought they'd try to cheat.
34:11I just didn't know how.
34:15Daniel, he needs to answer a few questions.
34:18Wait, Dad.
34:21Let me take care of this.
34:24Let me go.
34:33James.
34:36I, um...
34:43We're good.
34:49We got to talk about this.
34:51No, we don't.
34:51There's nothing to discuss.
34:53We already own the land.
34:54Would you stop walking away from me?
34:55This isn't right!
34:56It is right.
34:57In fact, it's fair.
34:59Okay?
35:00It's out of my hands now.
35:01Trust me.
35:02How convenient.
35:03You set a devastating plan in motion,
35:05and all of a sudden,
35:05you're gonna hide behind some paper.
35:07We rely on that water source as much as you do.
35:09Martha gave us both a fair deal.
35:11This is business.
35:13It's not personal.
35:14Of course it's personal.
35:16You're taking food out of the mouths
35:18of our ranch hands' families, Daniel.
35:20There's bigger powers at play here, okay?
35:23You don't understand?
35:26You know what this is gonna do to us.
35:29You guys have been struggling for a lot of years.
35:32Maybe someday
35:35it's finally here.
35:48You know, our families,
35:49we've been neighbors for 150 years.
35:51I know.
35:53That should count for something.
35:59You're better than this.
36:21So, you talk to Daniel?
36:25Yeah, he made it sound like it was out of his hands,
36:27so I don't know how that could possibly be.
36:30Well, either way,
36:32they won this round.
36:35Not necessarily.
36:37I'm so sick of their underhanded ways,
36:39but that's not
36:41what I want to say to you.
36:55What you did
36:56for that family today,
37:01I don't know anyone on God's earth
37:05that could have said those words better.
37:08Thanks, Dad.
37:11I appreciate that.
37:14I think a part of me
37:15didn't want to believe
37:16that you were so good at what you do.
37:20You have a gift.
37:23A gift of solace and comfort,
37:27of offering people joy and hope.
37:30I can see that now.
37:36I want you to know that I'm...
37:39I fully support the decision you made
37:42to go back to your church in Chicago.
37:46That's your world,
37:49and you have earned your place in it.
37:52Yeah, about that.
37:54I know.
37:55I know you're leaving soon.
37:57I won't try to stop you.
38:01But this, add this.
38:05It's not the first time
38:06we've been tested.
38:08We've had worse storms
38:10come across this land
38:11over the years.
38:14Don't you worry about that.
38:18As much as you're a natural
38:19at work in this land,
38:22your higher calling,
38:24it's more important, James.
38:27And I can see that now.
38:31I need you to know
38:32that you have my blessing.
38:46I feel like I've been waiting forever
38:48to hear those words.
38:52I can't tell you
38:53how much it means to me.
38:57No, Dad, today...
39:01Today showed me that
39:03maybe there is a place
39:05for both sides of me
39:06here at Red Oak.
39:11I can see a world
39:12where I can maybe
39:15set a parish closer to home
39:16very close.
39:19I work in Cowboy Church
39:20right here on the ranch.
39:24So you'd stay
39:27and build a church
39:28for the community?
39:30You'll donate
39:31the old calving barn?
39:36Well, I guess we could
39:38at least assure
39:39the community
39:40that the building
39:41would always be maintained.
39:46So you don't mind?
39:49No.
39:50No, I don't mind.
39:53I think your mother
39:55would like this a lot.
40:16Don't worry, Dad.
40:17I got a few ideas
40:18about the Newmans.
40:20We're not others like you.
40:39Uncle Jackson.
40:41Danny, tell me it's all done.
40:43Yeah.
40:44Papers are delivered.
40:45I wish I could have seen
40:46the look on old Willis' face.
40:48Yeah, you must have been
40:48pretty shook up.
40:50St. James over here
40:50questioning me.
40:52It just smells
40:53like desperation,
40:54doesn't it?
40:55Hiding behind
40:55a man of faith.
40:57You still thinking
40:58of coming to town?
41:00I am always thinking
41:01about Crossroad Springs.
41:04You can count on that.
41:08the Lord.
41:35I am always thinking of myself.
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