Hidden Creek (2025) Movie Script
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One little bird transcends its
wings when by its nature begins
to sing much like the poet
with his poem transcends his
station, his flesh and bone.
It's who they are.
The painter knows
his gift of art
is how he shows
what's in his heart.
The horseman's touch through
calloused hand whispers a
bridge between horse and man.
It's who they are.
It's who they are.
It's why they breathe.
It's what they hear.
It's all they see.
It's how they're born.
It's how they're made.
It's not their choice.
They have no say.
It's who they are.
And if God sends inspiration,
To share these gifts on earth,
then who are we
to wonder if those
gifts have any worth?
It's who they are.
It's who they are.
It's who
they are.
Where's that can of coffee?
Oh, well.
That'll work.
That'll work.
Hell!
Why do you gotta
to drive like that?
You
okay?
Mind as well put lights on the
top of your car if you drive
gonna like that.
Hey, pops.
Good morning.
Daddy.
Hey kids
Hey, sweetie.
Ooh. Got any more of that?
Yeah. Just made a fresh pot.
Help yourself.
Hey, Hal.
Yeah. I can't make
sense of this, can you?
Yeah. It's Chang's invoice for
the shipment of
apples last week.
Yeah, but it ain't been paid.
Ya know, he always
pays on delivery.
Yeah, I know.
That's why I was hoping
you'd give him a call.
We sure could use that payment.
Couldn't you? Told me
a little sooner, son.
I did pops.
I even left you a post-it note.
Is there a post it?
Mm.
Daddy, what is wrong
with this coffee?
What is it?
Any good?
It tastes three days old.
Sorry. It's not like that
froufrou stuff you spend all
your money on.
I happen to like it.
Besides. And I can't find that
can of coffee that I brought in
here yesterday.
Just weird
things aren't half as weird
as you think they are, daddy.
Here we go.
So I guess these
quarterlies can wait, huh?
Daddy?
What's that.
Emmy.
The reports?
You want me to bring
them to Phil today?
Oh, yeah.
Of course.
Yeah, but no, you don't
have to take them.
I'll do it.
I've been wanting
to see him anyway.
Oh, it's no big deal.
I can take him.
I was gonna do some errands.
I said I'd do it.
Okay. What are we talking about?
Hey, hey.
Come here.
I got a better idea.
Why don't you come with me?
All right.
I'm gonna go see dusty old Phil.
You can run your errands,
get some more of that great
froufrou coffee you love, huh?
Okay, I'll see you in the truck.
All right.
Gross.
Shoot.
Damn keys aren't in the car.
You see them?
Come on.
They got to be somewhere
around here, huh?
Did you check by the coffee can?
Hey.
Oh.
That's cute.
That's real cute.
Asshole.
Running late now.
Hey, come on, I'll drive.
We can look for your keys later.
All right, sweetie?
Howdy, partner.
Phil, you remember
Miss Nielson's class?
Ah, just like yesterday.
Yeah, yeah.
Well.
Damn it, if you aren't
still checking my homework.
Appreciate it.
Jimmy,
I hate to tell you this, but
your financials are hobbling
like a three legged horse.
Phil.
Hal. He.
He takes care of that
financial stuff, you know.
Well, why didn't
he tell me that?
I don't know.
I do know that he's been
talking with them development
fellows about cashing out.
Can't say that I blame them.
Know when to hold em?
What?
What are you telling me, Phil?
That I should just fold them?
No. Your grandpa was a good
man, and he'd want
you to hold them.
I just hope that you can.
Headphones.
Where's dad?
Uh, he's out by the orchard.
That was smart of you, Hal.
Hiding his keys
under the feed bags.
It'll drive him crazy,
that's for sure.
Did Phil show him the numbers?
Yeah, but he still
thinks everything's okay.
Damn.
I was really hoping to talk
some sense in that old fool.
We're running out of time.
I'm calling Fitz.
Ah!
Grandpa! I'm doing my best to
keep this place
the way you wanted.
I'm afraid my kids
might have other ideas.
I don't know what's
gonna happen.
It might get ugly.
I'll make you one
promise, though.
They ain't getting
it without a fight.
Em.
Mm.
Come here.
How are we supposed
to get dad to?
Hey.
Emmy. Darling, I'm gonna
need another ride into town.
Okay. Yeah.
Still can't find your keys?
No.
Damnedest thing.
That was easy.
I'm sorry to mess up
your game there, Fitz.
No. No worries.
Jimmy. What's up?
Huh?
You tell me.
I'm not sure what
you mean, Jimmy.
Sure you do.
Your talks with Hal.
Oh, those.
Nothing much.
Just some, uh, estate law
updates, technical
stuff, you know?
I don't know, Fitz.
Why don't you tell
me all about it?
I've got a meeting across
town in five minutes.
Jimmy. Now.
Now's not a good time.
Okay?
Are you sure, Jimmy?
I mean, I'd like to help.
You already have.
Ah! Damn it!
Hiya.
What took you so long?
Well, I tried to call you, but
it went straight to voicemail.
Yeah, well, my phone's missing.
Well, first the keys.
Now.
I don't know.
Did you take it?
Daddy, don't get weird on me.
That's not an answer.
Probably left it
plugged in at home.
All right.
That's what I was
about talking. About here.
Could be way back over
that hill over there. Right?
Where? Those horses.
How was Fitz.
Excuse me.
Look we're going
around curves here.
Honey, would you put that
thing down when you're driving?
Sorry.
Hal texted us.
He wants us to pick up some of
that, like sleeping medication
that he uses.
He's been having trouble lately.
It's a guilty conscience
that'll do that to you.
All right, gentlemen, I think
that pretty much
wraps up this meeting.
If you have any more questions
about the property, please feel
free to reach out to me.
Okay. All right.
Good to.
Meet you.
Pleasure meeting you, too.
All right.
Drive safely.
Thank you.
And quickly.
Damn girl,
Why are you so jumpy?
Did you not see those
baby quail right there?
Well, I'm glad you
didn't hit him.
I've never seen that car before.
Oh. Me neither.
Must be one of those new
winery guys or something.
Yeah.
Oh!
Your rose scented perfume.
I'd know it anywhere.
Is that really you, honey?
Remember who I am.
Oh,
don't go, honey.
All right, listen, honey,
you gotta help me out here.
You said remember who I am,
and I'm trying my darndest.
I just can't seem to.
Put all the pieces together.
You know.
Every memory of us
just feels more.
Like one long, beautiful dream.
Don't worry.
I'll. I'll figure it out.
Look at that.
See that?
It's a shooting star.
Quick, make a wish.
I got a feeling we wish
for the same thing.
Don't worry, Janie.
I'm not going to
leave you.
Or our home.
I'm sticking right
here with you.
Just like Grandpa Tucker said.
That's a Tucker promise.
Hal and Emmy.
Yeah, they're just.
Chomping at the bit.
To move on.
Well, I guess we can't
blame him for that though, huh?
Where's dad?
Uh, still sleeping, I guess.
Well, let's get him up.
I already had three
appointments this morning.
It's late.
Let him sleep, Hal.
He probably needs it.
No way.
Hey, pops.
It's almost noon.
Time to get up.
We got work to do.
It's nothing but bills.
What's all the ruckus about?
It's almost 12, pops.
Well.
So. Sounds like you.
You're not just in charge
of the ranch anymore.
You're also in charge of
my whole life, aren't you?
Well, let me tell
you something, son.
I don't work for you, and
I won't answer to you.
And I never will.
Well, maybe you'll
answer to these.
Bill.
Bill. Bills.
Okay.
Yeah.
So what's your
master plan, Kids?
You gonna give up, right?
Sell the land, take
the money and run.
That's your plan, huh Hal?
Daddy,
are you okay?
What's going on?
I'm right here.
Daddy.
Are you okay?
Your mama visited me last night.
She
told me to always remember
who I am.
Mama visited you?
Yeah.
I could smell that rose
perfume she was wearing.
Mm.
Daddy.
Momma's gone, you know?
Yeah. Yeah.
She might be gone.
In your world.
Never in mind.
Not entirely.
But either way,
I'm wise to you two now.
You might be my kin, but.
Nobody.
Nobody's gonna take my ranch.
I think you just.
I think you just need to rest.
What I need
is the both of you just to get
out of here, to just go away.
All right, give
me a little piece.
That's really what I need.
How dare you?
I do everything I can
to protect this place.
You want me to go?
I'll go.
For now.
But I will never give up
on protecting this family.
I'll go try to calm him down.
You're going to keep
playing with that stick.
Or you can go play pool.
I saw Jan the other night.
And I swear she looked so real.
I
felt like I could
walk right up and touch her.
Yeah, that's.
That's not so weird, Jimmy.
Coming from you.
Thanks.
And I think Hal might just
be trying to drive me crazy.
You think I'm
paranoid, don't you?
No.
Hal's never been too much
of a straight shooter.
This would be just a little
bit over the top for him.
Yeah, yeah, you're
probably right.
Think you should.
call on the
other law specialists I know.
Clarence Johnson,
just in case.
Because, you know, Jimmy.
Even paranoids
have real enemies.
You ready Jimmy?
Mhm.
Room number one.
Your labs look good.
Anything bothering you?
No. I think it's
pretty good, huh?
Take a few breaths for me.
Drop your jacket.
Things at the ranch.
Is everything okay?
Well, yeah.
Actually.
A lawyer wanted me to get
a head check for our next
physical to protect myself.
You don't do that sort
of thing, do you, doc?
It's not my specialty,
but I can give you
what's called the mini cog.
It's kind of a quickie, but it
will give us some idea of how
you're doing.
Well, yeah, that'll do it.
Okay, then.
Um. Well, listen carefully
and repeat the following.
All right.
Apple Watch.
Penny.
Apple watch.
Penny.
Okay,
now, inside the circle there.
Draw the hours of the
clock like a child would.
Then place the hands of the
clock so that they
show the time.
45 minutes past 10.
There you go.
Okay.
And now repeat those three
words I gave you earlier.
Apple clock.
Damn it Doc, I can't.
I can't remember
the third one now.
Sorry about that.
Is that all,
Doc?
For now, though,
I would like you to see
Doctor Jung In San Luis.
Just to make sure
everything is okay.
Anything you say, doc.
Well. Thank you.
Find your balance within.
It's in there.
Find it.
Ah!
I lost my concentration.
No worries, no worries.
All is good.
All right.
You are in good shape
for a man of your age.
Thanks.
I guess.
Oh,
yeah?
Yeah.
I can't believe you
talked me into this.
I'm going to kill
you when we get home.
It is hiding, Jimmy.
You must find it.
This balance, this peace.
It is everywhere.
Like in your Ranch.
Well,
I don't really.
Think it's a balance thing.
Well, If you say so.
I mean, I'll.
I'll give it some
serious thought.
Oh, good.
Okay.
Shavasana time now.
Shava vasa va whatsa?
Close your eyes and
follow your breath.
Very Good.
Imagine
when you breathe in.
Your breath travels
through your blood.
To all the parts of your body.
And when you breathe out.
It goes to the trees.
Huh.
Shhhhhh.
That is the circle,
the balance, the peace.
It is invisible,
but it is underneath everything.
Enjoy the day.
You like class today.
Ah. It was wonderful.
As always, Thank you, Lucia.
Yes. I really liked it.
Did I say that right?
Yes,
very good sir.
Happy you gave
balance some thought.
Uh, Lucia, Kibo and I are going
to go for a ride at the ranch
on Saturday.
We'd love for you to join us.
You too, daddy.
Well, I'm game
if you are, Teach.
Yeah. Okay, game.
Yay!
Hey, we'll have a hoot!
-Oh yeah.
-That sounds great.
Let's do it.
I gotta go talk to hal for a sec.
Okay.
Huh.
Hey, pops.
How was yoga today?
Yeah, it's like I told your
sister I should have
my head examined.
But you already know
that, don't you?
Hey, kid, you ever ridden
one of these things before?
Whoa! Oh, damn.
Let her rip.
There's my girl.
There you go.
Do it!
Do it!
Emmy, you remember
Grandpa Joe.
You know, he was a churchgoing
man, and he used to talk about
a peace beyond
all understanding.
Well, I didn't get
that at the time, but.
I really feel it up here.
Yes, it is here.
Underneath everything.
All right.
We're walking from here.
Welcome to Hidden Creek.
Come on.
What does it hide, Jimmy?
Well.
When my
grandfather's grandfather.
grandfather.
It supposedly
protects a hidden treasure.
My grandma used to say
that it protects the
sacred spirits of our people
Is it possible
that the sacred spirits
are the treasure.
We're gonna go walk.
Alright.
Whoa, whoa.
Be careful.
Jimmy.
Good thing you're with me.
This is.
Awkward. I.
I haven't done this with
a man in a long time.
Um.
Do you do this to Jimmy?
Pot?
Huh?
Oh, no.
Emmy.
Emmy tried to turn
me out of that once.
It's not my style.
You should.
Try it.
Just a little.
Come on.
Hey, what the hell?
Ah.
Let's go.
For it.
Let's see.
All right.
Ready?
Oh.
There we go.
Oh! Hold it in.
Okay.
Release.
Are you okay?
Oh, no.
Oh.
I'm not much of a smoker.
Oh.
Oh.
No.
What is this stuff.
Laughing gas?
Daddy!
What?
What?
What are you doing?
What what?
What the hell?
Oh!
Jimmy, you better buckle up.
Cause you're in for a ride!
Police!
Oh, look out.
Oh!
I'm letting go.
I'm letting go.
Did they call yet, Hal?
No, no, but they should
be any minute now.
Who's Clarence Johnson?
I don't know.
Mm.
He's a lawyer.
Let's check it out.
That's daddy's mail.
Yeah, yeah, I know.
Some elder care attorney.
Dad saw him a couple days ago,
per our meeting this afternoon,
to rule out concern that
you may be exploited due to
diminished capacity.
I strongly suggest that you
consult with your physician to
protect yourself.
Sure. You should
be reading that.
Damn straight, I should.
The Kohn people are ready
to move on this thing.
Oh, speak of the devil.
Hello, this is Kohn
Development Corporation.
Please hold for Mr. Kohn.
I'm talking to the
big cheese himself.
Mr. Tucker.
One of your council members
has been sticking his
nose in wrong places.
We're not pleased.
I can explain that.
We're not interested
in excuses, Mr. Tucker.
Just results.
You got three months.
He hung up just like that.
What did he say?
It's what he didn't
say that worries me.
They come swooping
down the valley.
There.
Are.
Oh.
You hear that?
Silence!
Oh!
I would sure miss that.
What do you mean, miss it?
The kids they want.
They want me to sell the ranch.
Emerson.
Well.
No more Hal than Emerson, but.
Yeah?
Yeah. Him too.
Are you sure?
Yeah. I heard him
talking the other day.
Hal said we need to
financially can you belive that?
five generations of
building, fighting, dying.
And it all boils down to
we need to financially.
Can I help?
I mean, speak to Emerson.
Bless your heart, dear.
I think it's going
to be okay, though.
All right.
Okay.
But you do feel
it too, don't you?
That that that that still
and peaceful quality.
Oh, I mean,
I feel it every time I,
I see a calf being born
or an old, faithful dog dying.
I knew you saw it
that first day.
I grew up with three
brothers on the rancho,
and I know something
about cowboys.
And your love of the land
and your loyalty to it.
You know,
sometimes when I'm with you,
I feel like some knock kneed
junior high school boy.
Well, the girls are lined up on
the other side and boys are on
this side.
And we got to make
that long, long walk.
Just ask a girl to dance.
Sometimes that walk
seem like a mile long.
It
kind of still does.
I know what you mean.
I feel like
we all wear masks.
And the trick
is learning to let it go.
Yeah. Yeah.
I like that.
Oh, would you say that that
that hidden
something underneath.
Jan.
I'm cold.
I guess I'm just
hoping you're come.
Warm me up like you did.
Are you here, honey?
Oh.
Honey.
Oh.
I'm a bad man.
You only been gone one year.
But I'm already loving
on another woman.
I- I don't know what to do.
I'm just
so lonely.
You always said
we'd go together.
You left me alone.
Oh, God.
Can you please
Can you please see
it in your heart?
To forgive me.
Honey.
Can you just
tell me what you want me to do?
And I'll do it, okay?
I just need a
I just I just need a
sign or something.
So, sweetheart, just us
A sign, please.
My baby.
Please.
Hey, teach.
Hey.
Hey.
Class is tomorrow.
No.
Yeah, yeah.
It is.
Um, I just I kind of
just need to talk.
What's going on?
Emerson? Is everything okay?
Yeah, yeah.
Everything's okay.
Um.
Um.
I am worried about
my dad getting hurt
by you.
Me?
Yeah, I know that you would
never, ever do anything to hurt
him intentionally, I know that.
He- I- We all know that, but.
He's very vulnerable.
Um, especially since my mom
died and he's really starting
to like you.
And I am.
Of course.
It's just, you know, like, if
something were to happen, like
if you guys were to get close
and then I just don't know what
I would do if something were to
happen if, if he were to lose
you in any sort of way.
I don't know what.
I don't know what
he's going to do.
Stop, stop, stop.
You know that I care so
much for your father.
I know, I just I had to say it.
Of course.
it's going to be okay.
I know, I'm just really scared.
I need to ask you something.
Yeah?
Yeah. Um.
Are you and Hal planning
on selling Hidden Creek?
Is this true?
Yeah. Yeah.
Um.
Why?
Hal? Things that we
need to financially.
Do you think so?
I don't know.
I don't know.
I, I think he's right.
I mean, I work almost every day
and I see the numbers, and we
don't have much time, and I
don't know what's going to
happen to my dad.
I don't know if
we need money.
At the end of the
day, we need money.
And I don't know what
the right thing to do is.
Hal doesn't feel good about it.
I definitely don't
feel good about it.
I just don't.
Okay. Okay, okay.
Mi papa used to tell me when
one door closes, another one
will open.
It's just difficult in the
hallway.
Yeah.
Have faith, my child.
You will find your
way to that door.
You will.
No worries.
Your father and I are going
to have a couple of cocktails
tomorrow night at Moses.
You must join us, right?
Yes,
count us in.
yes, we will be there.
Thank you.
Thank you.
My child.
Thank you.
I don't know what I
would do without you.
I don't know what I
would do without you.
Hey.
Oh. Hey, pops.
How was the ride?
Oh, it was good.
Oh, uh, UPS came by.
They dropped a parcel
over there by the barn.
I think it's for you.
By the barn?
Yeah.
I'll go check it out.
Thanks, pops.
Mhm.
Kohn development.
Who the hell is that?
And here it is.
20 acre home sites,
200 of them.
Purchase Hidden Creek for $20
Billion dollars.
Contingent upon swaying
a council member.
Oh. Hey Phil
Hey!
Phil.
Oh $10 Bill.
Now you can quit that day job.
I'm sorry.
Hey Mitchell.
One more for Phil.
All right.
Oh.
There's my Junie.
Are we going to just
sit around and talk?
Are we gonna light this up?
What do you say?
I'm game.
Let us dance.
Come on, Phil.
Grab your hat, pop the door
and snap and latch and load
Got your good old saddle.
At first light.
Got your frontline boots
laid out, clean and neat.
Oh, you want to
do that one, huh?
All right.
Come on
you Wall Flowers!
Come on.
Hey. Hey, Diane.
Lucy! Jane, get in here.
Show us what you got.
That star will rumble.
Went off in here.
Where all get shaking
In the Cuttin' Horse Pen
He's happy like he's
in his right mind.
Got a good half hour now.
Gotta get out.
Outta settle the cattle
Put your mind at rest.
Good bunch of black baldy.
Look. Phil.
I don't know where to start,
but I'm worried about my dad.
Hell, he put his wallet in
the refrigerator yesterday.
You took his keys Hal.
We had to.
Phil.
To do what's best for him.
He shouldn't be driving.
We're worried about him.
I feel like he's losing it.
Could you just take.
A look at the numbers and give
my dad your honest opinion?
Fair enough.
Where it all gets shaken'
In the Cuttin' Horse Pin.
When your mare feels fine.
You make the first cut deep.
Lock on and get snakey.
When you drop your hand.
Got the cards on
the table, boys.
Just read em and weep.
Cause we're goin to the finals.
We're goin to the promised land.
Let's rabble and rumble
where it all begins.
When all gets shaken in
a cuttin' horse pin.
Jimmy.
It's been too long.
Yeah. I ain't seen you since
that fundraiser
you and Jan put on.
Oh, yeah.
Sorry to hear about her passing.
Well.
Been a tough year, pal,
but life goes on, huh?
It's kind of why I
came to talk to you.
Have a seat.
I just.
I just want to know what kind
of life's going to go on here.
Those big money boys are
chomping at the bit to tear
into our hills.
You're preaching to the choir.
You know that, don't you?
That's why I came.
What's going on, Jimmy?
Well, I think that Hal wants
to sell out to a developer
and I need to know if
if my AG is protected.
Well, yeah.
So far as you know, after the
last election, power on the
council shifted a little
with our new council member.
Yeah.
Mr. Bling.
That's the guy.
Well, his vote can swing the
council either way, but so far,
he's voted to protect AG lands.
So we're probably all right.
Well, it depends.
What kind of muscle
are we talking about?
Who's the developer?
That's a con man
from out of town.
Con job.
Got a name?
Con con development
or something?
Kohn. Kohn
development company.
Yeah, I think.
They're no laughing matter.
One of the biggest
developers in the country.
Oh, well, that does
not sound good.
It ain't.
But the council is still pretty
much three two on
development issues.
Right?
I don't know.
You said, uh, Hal is
trying to sell your ranch.
Don't you still control it?
Well, I do for now, Bruce.
I do for now.
Fisk.
That's no surprise.
Phil too.
Fine, fine fine
Your love of the Land
and your loyalty to it.
Remember who I am.
What are doing here?
I.
I'm sleeping over.
I was just getting a snack.
You don't remember?
What are you doing here?
What have I done?
Everything's disappeared.
Okay.
Mama.
Jan.
Lucia.
And the ranch.
The ranch is going to disappear.
And.
I'm going to disappear.
Who are you?
Who are you?
Ahhhhhh.
Pops.
You in here?
Pops?
Oof! What the hell?
Dad!
Oh, God.
Quite the party you had
in here last night, huh?
Hey, come on, let's go.
Let's sit you up.
There we go.
What happened?
You don't remember?
Okay.
Let's get you on the bed.
Okay. Come on.
One. Two.
Three. Ah!
Easy.
Was you and your sister again?
Stop that right now.
Come on.
She's still here.
You know.
I can smell the perfume.
It must be nice
to have mom visit.
Yeah. It is.
Would you mind if Doctor
Po came to visit, too?
Would that be okay?
What?
Doctor Po's going to
come by with some
medicine to make
you feel better.
Yes, I.
No, but.
I don't want any company.
Hal.
Just Doctor Po.
Ok.
I will.
Thank you.
Doctor.
Hi.
Dad went crazy last night.
No, don't.
Why not?
Because I just got him settled.
He's agreed to
talk to Doctor Po.
Okay.
Okay.
Must have been
some party, Jimmy.
Well, that's what they tell me.
So, how are you feeling?
A little antsy, doc.
You know.
Lucia's been visiting
me, you know.
You mean Jan?
Yeah. My Janny.
I can smell her perfume.
Hold on, hold on.
Does she talk to you, Jimmy?
Yeah.
Yeah she does.
How do you know?
Just thought she might.
Got some medicine for you.
They will help
you get some rest.
Thanks, doc.
Mm.
Feel better.
How is he?
He needs rest.
Give him these for now.
They will help with the
hallucinations and agitation.
Is there anything
else we can do?
Yeah. Keep an eye on him.
He's still pretty unstable.
Thank you.
You're right to be
worried about him, Hal.
Patients suffering
from dementia,
possibly Alzheimer's disease.
But
given the hallucinations, more
likely dementia
with Lewy bodies.
Hey! Whoa there, buddy.
Hey hey hey hey hey!
Calm. Calm down buddy.
I got something I want to tell
you if you listen
to me, all right?
Yeah, yeah yeah, yeah.
Hey, you look like crap.
Come on, come on.
I know I'm not.
I'm not all myself.
I'm not.
I don't even know why
I'm talking to you.
You know,
after I caught you surveying my
ranch with Hal, Emmy and Fitz.
How'd you see that?
Well, let's just say
I got my ways, pal.
Ah.
I wasn't going to betray
you or anything like that.
I was just up there trying to
see about the project and see
if it made any sense or not.
Remember when we tp'd
that principal's car?
Old lady Fogerty.
You still got it?
Yeah. What's left of it?
Yeah. Let's just remember,
partner, that I had your back
then, and I got it now.
And I always will, because
you're my best friend.
So what's this
brainstorm of yours?
All right.
Well, we're going to do is what
this rancher fella I know up
north did.
Hey, Phil.
So what brings you to
Hidden Creek, Phil?
Well, uh, he ran a plan
by me that makes sense.
And I told him I'd help
him explain it to you.
Jimmy knows about your plan to
have Kohn develop the ranch.
Yeah.
Behind my back, by the way.
Cause I knew you'd
never go for it.
Well, you keep
forgetting one thing.
Hidden Creek Ranch ain't yours.
It's mine.
If you keep behaving like this,
I'm gonna just write you off
and let me have the
whole damn thing.
What do you think of that?
The way you've been losing it.
Good luck.
Getting that to
hold up in court.
Okay, enough.
You two are acting
like children.
Sit down now.
Okay, Phil.
So what's the story?
Why did daddy bring you here?
He's been talking to some old
friends up north, and he was
thinking he could do the same
thing here that they did there.
Yeah, they called it a
cluster. Envelope.
Cluster development.
Same thing.
What we do is we sell off part
of the part of the property,
and then the rest we keep in ag.
And that way we
hardly pay any taxes.
So what are the numbers?
Well, Kohn made an offer to
buy the ranch for 20 million.
Yeah, yeah, but see, if we play
our cards right, we don't have
to sell that much of it.
And we still make 4 million.
But why settle for four?
Even with the tax break, the
ranch won't turn a profit.
You're just delaying
the inevitable.
It doesn't make sense to me.
It makes sense to me.
And it's my place, not yours.
We'll see about that old man.
You can't even spit
out a simple sentence.
Let alone prove that
you're mentally competent.
You think I can't?
You think I can't?
I want you to get
off of my property
and don't ever come back.
Because you know what?
I'm done with you.
Done with you Hal.
I'll try to catch up with them
later and talk some
sense into him.
I hope you can,
Emerson.
This is looking ugly.
Yeah.
She still loves you, you know.
She's just scared.
I can't blame her for that kid.
The thing is, I.
I miss her, Em.
Now that one.
That's better.
Sure.
Let's see here.
Yeah.
Watch the point.
Mhm.
Four more weeks.
Six.
Okay.
Close.
Oh.
Um.
How is this whole...
Dementia thing?
You know those old family
portraits in the hallway,
all black and
whites fading away?
Well, that's me.
I'm just fading away.
It's what, uh, Lucia called.
Silence. That's
really just a fog.
And the thing is, I.
Uh, I hate disappearing into it.
Ah, Em.
Well, look, I'm crossing that
dance floor, Again. Darling.
I'm so sorry for scaring you.
Honey, I'm sorry
I've ever been my whole life.
Thank you.
Very beautiful.
I love you, Lucia.
Know that.
I look at you, and,
I think I love you
from the moment we met.
I too.
And from the first momento.
No more gun.
No.
No more gun.
I lock that thing up in my safe.
Now, I can't remember
the combination.
We prepare to vote?
If it please the council.
I'm Andrew Jay Kohn, founder
and CEO of Kohn
Development Corporation.
I'd like to speak on
my project's behalf.
You may proceed, Mr. Kohn.
As many of you may know,
we're the second largest land
developer in the country.
We can handle Hidden Creek
Ranch and do it with class.
And as a token of our goodwill,
should you approve this
project, we're prepared to
donate $1 million to build a
youth center here
in your community.
Should you shoot
the project down?
However, let me assure you,
you'll be hearing from our
legal team.
Is that a threat, Mr. Kohn?
Take that any way you
wish, Mr. Grayson.
Is there anyone else
who would like to speak?
Mr. Grayson, may I say
a little something?
Come on up, Jimmy.
Appreciate it.
I'm Jimmy Tucker.
You know, I'm a fifth
generation rancher.
And despite what you may have
heard, I'm also
still the owner of
Hidden Creek Ranch.
I know I might be a
bit over the hill.
But that doesn't mean I don't
know the the difference between
right and wrong, folks.
And putting 200 units
up there on that ridge.
That's wrong.
We all know it's wrong.
It's not in keeping with the
spirit of the community or the
spirit of the land.
And, well, you know, most of
you, most of you
know me, I guess.
And I've lived and
worked here all my life.
But
it's just here.
This isn't about me.
And sure as hell
ain't about the money.
See, what it's really about is
just respecting the balance of
the land and the
people who live here.
And our kids, our grandkids,
those who are going to inherit
this beautiful place.
And like I said, I.
I know I'm losing it.
Sometimes I mix my
words, you know?
But but.
I mean, you get the point.
You got this.
Mr. Con,
I've been doing some research
about you, about your
development company.
And I've come to
the realization that
you don't build anything.
You see, when we look out over
that land, well, you see, it's
kind of an Eden.
And it's been here long
before we ever came along.
Generation by generation, we
done our best to just keep it
that way.
But you, you you step out of
your limos and you look at all
that pristine glory.
And all you see is money,
houses, thousands of houses
cluttering up the horizon.
And.
You can call it con heritage
homes, but there ain't no
heritage in it, any of it.
You folks remember when they
were about to develop that
strip of land along the
coast there, remember?
And we all rallied
together to buy it.
And at a pretty penny, too.
But it was worth it.
Well worth it.
Well, Jeff and Marge
when Lower Main Street flooded,
remember, everybody in the
community, they just showed up
and they helped clear the mud
and the debris
out of your store.
And then we went on up that
street and we cleared
the whole place.
And that's what I
mean by community.
Were there there on the
council, Renee, you and John
remember when you were new here?
And we all we all came out
there and we did a big barn
raising party for you.
Out there in Santa
Rosa Creek, remember?
Yeah.
And then.
Well, there's Wes Clegg there.
Remember that night the
lightning struck your oak tree
and then your house caught on
fire, and then everybody within
earshot, they they heard it,
and they came out there, and
they helped you
put the fire out.
Even even those little
kids in night shirts.
Yeah.
And the next day, more folks
showed up to help you rebuild
that roof, didn't it, Wes?
Yeah.
And then there's Lucia there.
I learned a valuable
lesson from you.
She's our insightful
yoga instructor.
She taught me about.
About the balance that
is underneath everything.
And if we upset that balance.
Well,
folks, we're never
going to get it back.
Here's my offer
to you, Mr. Con.
And I advise that you take this.
Forget your 200 homes.
Build 50 homes on the
east side of that range.
That cluster envelope
thing I was talking about.
And rather than paving the
whole place up, just put those
50 homes on the eastern ridge
where we can't see them.
And if you do that
well, then
Hidden Creek will commit to
preserving the rest of our land
as agriculture under the
California Rangeland Trust,
which is one of the largest
trusts in California.
You know that.
And.
This land was here
long before us.
The rangeland is going to make
sure that it's preserved long
after we're all gone.
So.
Do the right thing, folks.
Don't destroy the hidden peace
that and the stillness
of this place.
Because it's not just my home.
We're talking about it.
It's all our home.
All of us.
It's our job to protect it
or lose it.
Well,
that's my piece, and
I appreciate you
putting up with me.
The choice is up to you now.
All of you.
Oh, thank you so much.
You know, it's such an
honor to be here today.
And part of this momentous day
when we're honoring, uh, Jimmy
Tucker for what he's done to
make this valley stay the way
it is.
You see that?
That's because of Jimmy Tucker.
Isn't that beautiful?
So thank you, Jimmy.
And this one's for you.
One little bird.
I hate to admit this.
But.
Transcends its wings.
I'm beginning to
think maybe Hal was right.
I am, I'm just sort of fading
away little by little every day.
He loves her, you know?
I do know.
You know what?
My dad.
we went through this same
father son crap ourselves.
Well.
Do you want to end the same way?
No.
It'll be okay.
Don't worry.
We're losing everything, pops.
The ranch. Home.
You.
Like I told Emerson,
the ranch needs
to turn a profit.
4 million sounds good, right?
But we're cash poor.
The money's out there.
How are we going to
take care of you, pops?
It's like Grandpa Joe said.
I'm going to go, but.
The land remains.
Your mom visit me
a few nights ago
and she said,
remember who you are.
I know now that
she wasn't talking about me.
She was asking me
to deliver that message
to you, Hal, and to Emmy.
Remember who you.
I miss her.
Oh, God.
I got it.
-I got I got it.
-No no you don't have to do it.
-Yeah, I do Right.
-No
Right?
Never done anything useful here.
Right. I've never
been much help.
That's not true, son.
It's all on me.
It's.
It's on.
Me.
You.
You've been fighting
the good fight.
Come on.
I'll help you up.
If you help me up.
I've missed you.
It's who they are.
To my best friend and
this amazing family.
And if god sends
-Hear, hear.
-Inspiration
We have a lot to
be thankful for.
To share
-To Pops.
-these
gifts on Earth.
Then who are we to wonder
if those gifts have
any worth?
If not for them?
Where would we turn?
They fill a need.
When will we learn?
They feed our souls.
It's not their choice.
They didn't ask to be our voice.
It's who they are.
And if God sends inspiration.
To share these gifts on earth.
Jan here again?
Then who are we have to wonder
if those gifts have any worth.
She was.
If not for them,
where would we turn?
They fill a need,
when will we learn?
They feed our souls.
It's not their choice.
There you go.
They didn't ask to be our voice.
Yes.
-What a lovely morning
-It's who they are
Yeah.
Yeah.
It's who they are.
It's who
they are.
In sweeping tails flowing no
bits of steel glowing flanks
untouched by boot spurs the herd.
Thunder on!
He longs to recapture
the rhythm and rapture.
The song of the night
Hawk is sweetly repeat.
Song of the horses
Under the stars to the
drumming and jingle
of unshod feet.
The song
of the Nighthawk.
And unshod
feet.
No trace of songbirds.
No soft, whispered love words
could be so enchanting,
so hauntingly
sweet as the thundering sound.
When bare hooves
struck the ground.
And the earth sang the music.
Of unshod.
Feet.
And recapture.
The rhythm and rapture.
The song of the Night
Hawk. Forever.
Repeats.
Song of the horses
Under the stars to the
drumming and jingle
of unshod feet.
Song
of the Night Hawk.
And unshod feet.
One little bird transcends its
wings when by its nature begins
to sing much like the poet
with his poem transcends his
station, his flesh and bone.
It's who they are.
The painter knows
his gift of art
is how he shows
what's in his heart.
The horseman's touch through
calloused hand whispers a
bridge between horse and man.
It's who they are.
It's who they are.
It's why they breathe.
It's what they hear.
It's all they see.
It's how they're born.
It's how they're made.
It's not their choice.
They have no say.
It's who they are.
And if God sends inspiration,
To share these gifts on earth,
then who are we
to wonder if those
gifts have any worth?
It's who they are.
It's who they are.
It's who
they are.
Where's that can of coffee?
Oh, well.
That'll work.
That'll work.
Hell!
Why do you gotta
to drive like that?
You
okay?
Mind as well put lights on the
top of your car if you drive
gonna like that.
Hey, pops.
Good morning.
Daddy.
Hey kids
Hey, sweetie.
Ooh. Got any more of that?
Yeah. Just made a fresh pot.
Help yourself.
Hey, Hal.
Yeah. I can't make
sense of this, can you?
Yeah. It's Chang's invoice for
the shipment of
apples last week.
Yeah, but it ain't been paid.
Ya know, he always
pays on delivery.
Yeah, I know.
That's why I was hoping
you'd give him a call.
We sure could use that payment.
Couldn't you? Told me
a little sooner, son.
I did pops.
I even left you a post-it note.
Is there a post it?
Mm.
Daddy, what is wrong
with this coffee?
What is it?
Any good?
It tastes three days old.
Sorry. It's not like that
froufrou stuff you spend all
your money on.
I happen to like it.
Besides. And I can't find that
can of coffee that I brought in
here yesterday.
Just weird
things aren't half as weird
as you think they are, daddy.
Here we go.
So I guess these
quarterlies can wait, huh?
Daddy?
What's that.
Emmy.
The reports?
You want me to bring
them to Phil today?
Oh, yeah.
Of course.
Yeah, but no, you don't
have to take them.
I'll do it.
I've been wanting
to see him anyway.
Oh, it's no big deal.
I can take him.
I was gonna do some errands.
I said I'd do it.
Okay. What are we talking about?
Hey, hey.
Come here.
I got a better idea.
Why don't you come with me?
All right.
I'm gonna go see dusty old Phil.
You can run your errands,
get some more of that great
froufrou coffee you love, huh?
Okay, I'll see you in the truck.
All right.
Gross.
Shoot.
Damn keys aren't in the car.
You see them?
Come on.
They got to be somewhere
around here, huh?
Did you check by the coffee can?
Hey.
Oh.
That's cute.
That's real cute.
Asshole.
Running late now.
Hey, come on, I'll drive.
We can look for your keys later.
All right, sweetie?
Howdy, partner.
Phil, you remember
Miss Nielson's class?
Ah, just like yesterday.
Yeah, yeah.
Well.
Damn it, if you aren't
still checking my homework.
Appreciate it.
Jimmy,
I hate to tell you this, but
your financials are hobbling
like a three legged horse.
Phil.
Hal. He.
He takes care of that
financial stuff, you know.
Well, why didn't
he tell me that?
I don't know.
I do know that he's been
talking with them development
fellows about cashing out.
Can't say that I blame them.
Know when to hold em?
What?
What are you telling me, Phil?
That I should just fold them?
No. Your grandpa was a good
man, and he'd want
you to hold them.
I just hope that you can.
Headphones.
Where's dad?
Uh, he's out by the orchard.
That was smart of you, Hal.
Hiding his keys
under the feed bags.
It'll drive him crazy,
that's for sure.
Did Phil show him the numbers?
Yeah, but he still
thinks everything's okay.
Damn.
I was really hoping to talk
some sense in that old fool.
We're running out of time.
I'm calling Fitz.
Ah!
Grandpa! I'm doing my best to
keep this place
the way you wanted.
I'm afraid my kids
might have other ideas.
I don't know what's
gonna happen.
It might get ugly.
I'll make you one
promise, though.
They ain't getting
it without a fight.
Em.
Mm.
Come here.
How are we supposed
to get dad to?
Hey.
Emmy. Darling, I'm gonna
need another ride into town.
Okay. Yeah.
Still can't find your keys?
No.
Damnedest thing.
That was easy.
I'm sorry to mess up
your game there, Fitz.
No. No worries.
Jimmy. What's up?
Huh?
You tell me.
I'm not sure what
you mean, Jimmy.
Sure you do.
Your talks with Hal.
Oh, those.
Nothing much.
Just some, uh, estate law
updates, technical
stuff, you know?
I don't know, Fitz.
Why don't you tell
me all about it?
I've got a meeting across
town in five minutes.
Jimmy. Now.
Now's not a good time.
Okay?
Are you sure, Jimmy?
I mean, I'd like to help.
You already have.
Ah! Damn it!
Hiya.
What took you so long?
Well, I tried to call you, but
it went straight to voicemail.
Yeah, well, my phone's missing.
Well, first the keys.
Now.
I don't know.
Did you take it?
Daddy, don't get weird on me.
That's not an answer.
Probably left it
plugged in at home.
All right.
That's what I was
about talking. About here.
Could be way back over
that hill over there. Right?
Where? Those horses.
How was Fitz.
Excuse me.
Look we're going
around curves here.
Honey, would you put that
thing down when you're driving?
Sorry.
Hal texted us.
He wants us to pick up some of
that, like sleeping medication
that he uses.
He's been having trouble lately.
It's a guilty conscience
that'll do that to you.
All right, gentlemen, I think
that pretty much
wraps up this meeting.
If you have any more questions
about the property, please feel
free to reach out to me.
Okay. All right.
Good to.
Meet you.
Pleasure meeting you, too.
All right.
Drive safely.
Thank you.
And quickly.
Damn girl,
Why are you so jumpy?
Did you not see those
baby quail right there?
Well, I'm glad you
didn't hit him.
I've never seen that car before.
Oh. Me neither.
Must be one of those new
winery guys or something.
Yeah.
Oh!
Your rose scented perfume.
I'd know it anywhere.
Is that really you, honey?
Remember who I am.
Oh,
don't go, honey.
All right, listen, honey,
you gotta help me out here.
You said remember who I am,
and I'm trying my darndest.
I just can't seem to.
Put all the pieces together.
You know.
Every memory of us
just feels more.
Like one long, beautiful dream.
Don't worry.
I'll. I'll figure it out.
Look at that.
See that?
It's a shooting star.
Quick, make a wish.
I got a feeling we wish
for the same thing.
Don't worry, Janie.
I'm not going to
leave you.
Or our home.
I'm sticking right
here with you.
Just like Grandpa Tucker said.
That's a Tucker promise.
Hal and Emmy.
Yeah, they're just.
Chomping at the bit.
To move on.
Well, I guess we can't
blame him for that though, huh?
Where's dad?
Uh, still sleeping, I guess.
Well, let's get him up.
I already had three
appointments this morning.
It's late.
Let him sleep, Hal.
He probably needs it.
No way.
Hey, pops.
It's almost noon.
Time to get up.
We got work to do.
It's nothing but bills.
What's all the ruckus about?
It's almost 12, pops.
Well.
So. Sounds like you.
You're not just in charge
of the ranch anymore.
You're also in charge of
my whole life, aren't you?
Well, let me tell
you something, son.
I don't work for you, and
I won't answer to you.
And I never will.
Well, maybe you'll
answer to these.
Bill.
Bill. Bills.
Okay.
Yeah.
So what's your
master plan, Kids?
You gonna give up, right?
Sell the land, take
the money and run.
That's your plan, huh Hal?
Daddy,
are you okay?
What's going on?
I'm right here.
Daddy.
Are you okay?
Your mama visited me last night.
She
told me to always remember
who I am.
Mama visited you?
Yeah.
I could smell that rose
perfume she was wearing.
Mm.
Daddy.
Momma's gone, you know?
Yeah. Yeah.
She might be gone.
In your world.
Never in mind.
Not entirely.
But either way,
I'm wise to you two now.
You might be my kin, but.
Nobody.
Nobody's gonna take my ranch.
I think you just.
I think you just need to rest.
What I need
is the both of you just to get
out of here, to just go away.
All right, give
me a little piece.
That's really what I need.
How dare you?
I do everything I can
to protect this place.
You want me to go?
I'll go.
For now.
But I will never give up
on protecting this family.
I'll go try to calm him down.
You're going to keep
playing with that stick.
Or you can go play pool.
I saw Jan the other night.
And I swear she looked so real.
I
felt like I could
walk right up and touch her.
Yeah, that's.
That's not so weird, Jimmy.
Coming from you.
Thanks.
And I think Hal might just
be trying to drive me crazy.
You think I'm
paranoid, don't you?
No.
Hal's never been too much
of a straight shooter.
This would be just a little
bit over the top for him.
Yeah, yeah, you're
probably right.
Think you should.
call on the
other law specialists I know.
Clarence Johnson,
just in case.
Because, you know, Jimmy.
Even paranoids
have real enemies.
You ready Jimmy?
Mhm.
Room number one.
Your labs look good.
Anything bothering you?
No. I think it's
pretty good, huh?
Take a few breaths for me.
Drop your jacket.
Things at the ranch.
Is everything okay?
Well, yeah.
Actually.
A lawyer wanted me to get
a head check for our next
physical to protect myself.
You don't do that sort
of thing, do you, doc?
It's not my specialty,
but I can give you
what's called the mini cog.
It's kind of a quickie, but it
will give us some idea of how
you're doing.
Well, yeah, that'll do it.
Okay, then.
Um. Well, listen carefully
and repeat the following.
All right.
Apple Watch.
Penny.
Apple watch.
Penny.
Okay,
now, inside the circle there.
Draw the hours of the
clock like a child would.
Then place the hands of the
clock so that they
show the time.
45 minutes past 10.
There you go.
Okay.
And now repeat those three
words I gave you earlier.
Apple clock.
Damn it Doc, I can't.
I can't remember
the third one now.
Sorry about that.
Is that all,
Doc?
For now, though,
I would like you to see
Doctor Jung In San Luis.
Just to make sure
everything is okay.
Anything you say, doc.
Well. Thank you.
Find your balance within.
It's in there.
Find it.
Ah!
I lost my concentration.
No worries, no worries.
All is good.
All right.
You are in good shape
for a man of your age.
Thanks.
I guess.
Oh,
yeah?
Yeah.
I can't believe you
talked me into this.
I'm going to kill
you when we get home.
It is hiding, Jimmy.
You must find it.
This balance, this peace.
It is everywhere.
Like in your Ranch.
Well,
I don't really.
Think it's a balance thing.
Well, If you say so.
I mean, I'll.
I'll give it some
serious thought.
Oh, good.
Okay.
Shavasana time now.
Shava vasa va whatsa?
Close your eyes and
follow your breath.
Very Good.
Imagine
when you breathe in.
Your breath travels
through your blood.
To all the parts of your body.
And when you breathe out.
It goes to the trees.
Huh.
Shhhhhh.
That is the circle,
the balance, the peace.
It is invisible,
but it is underneath everything.
Enjoy the day.
You like class today.
Ah. It was wonderful.
As always, Thank you, Lucia.
Yes. I really liked it.
Did I say that right?
Yes,
very good sir.
Happy you gave
balance some thought.
Uh, Lucia, Kibo and I are going
to go for a ride at the ranch
on Saturday.
We'd love for you to join us.
You too, daddy.
Well, I'm game
if you are, Teach.
Yeah. Okay, game.
Yay!
Hey, we'll have a hoot!
-Oh yeah.
-That sounds great.
Let's do it.
I gotta go talk to hal for a sec.
Okay.
Huh.
Hey, pops.
How was yoga today?
Yeah, it's like I told your
sister I should have
my head examined.
But you already know
that, don't you?
Hey, kid, you ever ridden
one of these things before?
Whoa! Oh, damn.
Let her rip.
There's my girl.
There you go.
Do it!
Do it!
Emmy, you remember
Grandpa Joe.
You know, he was a churchgoing
man, and he used to talk about
a peace beyond
all understanding.
Well, I didn't get
that at the time, but.
I really feel it up here.
Yes, it is here.
Underneath everything.
All right.
We're walking from here.
Welcome to Hidden Creek.
Come on.
What does it hide, Jimmy?
Well.
When my
grandfather's grandfather.
grandfather.
It supposedly
protects a hidden treasure.
My grandma used to say
that it protects the
sacred spirits of our people
Is it possible
that the sacred spirits
are the treasure.
We're gonna go walk.
Alright.
Whoa, whoa.
Be careful.
Jimmy.
Good thing you're with me.
This is.
Awkward. I.
I haven't done this with
a man in a long time.
Um.
Do you do this to Jimmy?
Pot?
Huh?
Oh, no.
Emmy.
Emmy tried to turn
me out of that once.
It's not my style.
You should.
Try it.
Just a little.
Come on.
Hey, what the hell?
Ah.
Let's go.
For it.
Let's see.
All right.
Ready?
Oh.
There we go.
Oh! Hold it in.
Okay.
Release.
Are you okay?
Oh, no.
Oh.
I'm not much of a smoker.
Oh.
Oh.
No.
What is this stuff.
Laughing gas?
Daddy!
What?
What?
What are you doing?
What what?
What the hell?
Oh!
Jimmy, you better buckle up.
Cause you're in for a ride!
Police!
Oh, look out.
Oh!
I'm letting go.
I'm letting go.
Did they call yet, Hal?
No, no, but they should
be any minute now.
Who's Clarence Johnson?
I don't know.
Mm.
He's a lawyer.
Let's check it out.
That's daddy's mail.
Yeah, yeah, I know.
Some elder care attorney.
Dad saw him a couple days ago,
per our meeting this afternoon,
to rule out concern that
you may be exploited due to
diminished capacity.
I strongly suggest that you
consult with your physician to
protect yourself.
Sure. You should
be reading that.
Damn straight, I should.
The Kohn people are ready
to move on this thing.
Oh, speak of the devil.
Hello, this is Kohn
Development Corporation.
Please hold for Mr. Kohn.
I'm talking to the
big cheese himself.
Mr. Tucker.
One of your council members
has been sticking his
nose in wrong places.
We're not pleased.
I can explain that.
We're not interested
in excuses, Mr. Tucker.
Just results.
You got three months.
He hung up just like that.
What did he say?
It's what he didn't
say that worries me.
They come swooping
down the valley.
There.
Are.
Oh.
You hear that?
Silence!
Oh!
I would sure miss that.
What do you mean, miss it?
The kids they want.
They want me to sell the ranch.
Emerson.
Well.
No more Hal than Emerson, but.
Yeah?
Yeah. Him too.
Are you sure?
Yeah. I heard him
talking the other day.
Hal said we need to
financially can you belive that?
five generations of
building, fighting, dying.
And it all boils down to
we need to financially.
Can I help?
I mean, speak to Emerson.
Bless your heart, dear.
I think it's going
to be okay, though.
All right.
Okay.
But you do feel
it too, don't you?
That that that that still
and peaceful quality.
Oh, I mean,
I feel it every time I,
I see a calf being born
or an old, faithful dog dying.
I knew you saw it
that first day.
I grew up with three
brothers on the rancho,
and I know something
about cowboys.
And your love of the land
and your loyalty to it.
You know,
sometimes when I'm with you,
I feel like some knock kneed
junior high school boy.
Well, the girls are lined up on
the other side and boys are on
this side.
And we got to make
that long, long walk.
Just ask a girl to dance.
Sometimes that walk
seem like a mile long.
It
kind of still does.
I know what you mean.
I feel like
we all wear masks.
And the trick
is learning to let it go.
Yeah. Yeah.
I like that.
Oh, would you say that that
that hidden
something underneath.
Jan.
I'm cold.
I guess I'm just
hoping you're come.
Warm me up like you did.
Are you here, honey?
Oh.
Honey.
Oh.
I'm a bad man.
You only been gone one year.
But I'm already loving
on another woman.
I- I don't know what to do.
I'm just
so lonely.
You always said
we'd go together.
You left me alone.
Oh, God.
Can you please
Can you please see
it in your heart?
To forgive me.
Honey.
Can you just
tell me what you want me to do?
And I'll do it, okay?
I just need a
I just I just need a
sign or something.
So, sweetheart, just us
A sign, please.
My baby.
Please.
Hey, teach.
Hey.
Hey.
Class is tomorrow.
No.
Yeah, yeah.
It is.
Um, I just I kind of
just need to talk.
What's going on?
Emerson? Is everything okay?
Yeah, yeah.
Everything's okay.
Um.
Um.
I am worried about
my dad getting hurt
by you.
Me?
Yeah, I know that you would
never, ever do anything to hurt
him intentionally, I know that.
He- I- We all know that, but.
He's very vulnerable.
Um, especially since my mom
died and he's really starting
to like you.
And I am.
Of course.
It's just, you know, like, if
something were to happen, like
if you guys were to get close
and then I just don't know what
I would do if something were to
happen if, if he were to lose
you in any sort of way.
I don't know what.
I don't know what
he's going to do.
Stop, stop, stop.
You know that I care so
much for your father.
I know, I just I had to say it.
Of course.
it's going to be okay.
I know, I'm just really scared.
I need to ask you something.
Yeah?
Yeah. Um.
Are you and Hal planning
on selling Hidden Creek?
Is this true?
Yeah. Yeah.
Um.
Why?
Hal? Things that we
need to financially.
Do you think so?
I don't know.
I don't know.
I, I think he's right.
I mean, I work almost every day
and I see the numbers, and we
don't have much time, and I
don't know what's going to
happen to my dad.
I don't know if
we need money.
At the end of the
day, we need money.
And I don't know what
the right thing to do is.
Hal doesn't feel good about it.
I definitely don't
feel good about it.
I just don't.
Okay. Okay, okay.
Mi papa used to tell me when
one door closes, another one
will open.
It's just difficult in the
hallway.
Yeah.
Have faith, my child.
You will find your
way to that door.
You will.
No worries.
Your father and I are going
to have a couple of cocktails
tomorrow night at Moses.
You must join us, right?
Yes,
count us in.
yes, we will be there.
Thank you.
Thank you.
My child.
Thank you.
I don't know what I
would do without you.
I don't know what I
would do without you.
Hey.
Oh. Hey, pops.
How was the ride?
Oh, it was good.
Oh, uh, UPS came by.
They dropped a parcel
over there by the barn.
I think it's for you.
By the barn?
Yeah.
I'll go check it out.
Thanks, pops.
Mhm.
Kohn development.
Who the hell is that?
And here it is.
20 acre home sites,
200 of them.
Purchase Hidden Creek for $20
Billion dollars.
Contingent upon swaying
a council member.
Oh. Hey Phil
Hey!
Phil.
Oh $10 Bill.
Now you can quit that day job.
I'm sorry.
Hey Mitchell.
One more for Phil.
All right.
Oh.
There's my Junie.
Are we going to just
sit around and talk?
Are we gonna light this up?
What do you say?
I'm game.
Let us dance.
Come on, Phil.
Grab your hat, pop the door
and snap and latch and load
Got your good old saddle.
At first light.
Got your frontline boots
laid out, clean and neat.
Oh, you want to
do that one, huh?
All right.
Come on
you Wall Flowers!
Come on.
Hey. Hey, Diane.
Lucy! Jane, get in here.
Show us what you got.
That star will rumble.
Went off in here.
Where all get shaking
In the Cuttin' Horse Pen
He's happy like he's
in his right mind.
Got a good half hour now.
Gotta get out.
Outta settle the cattle
Put your mind at rest.
Good bunch of black baldy.
Look. Phil.
I don't know where to start,
but I'm worried about my dad.
Hell, he put his wallet in
the refrigerator yesterday.
You took his keys Hal.
We had to.
Phil.
To do what's best for him.
He shouldn't be driving.
We're worried about him.
I feel like he's losing it.
Could you just take.
A look at the numbers and give
my dad your honest opinion?
Fair enough.
Where it all gets shaken'
In the Cuttin' Horse Pin.
When your mare feels fine.
You make the first cut deep.
Lock on and get snakey.
When you drop your hand.
Got the cards on
the table, boys.
Just read em and weep.
Cause we're goin to the finals.
We're goin to the promised land.
Let's rabble and rumble
where it all begins.
When all gets shaken in
a cuttin' horse pin.
Jimmy.
It's been too long.
Yeah. I ain't seen you since
that fundraiser
you and Jan put on.
Oh, yeah.
Sorry to hear about her passing.
Well.
Been a tough year, pal,
but life goes on, huh?
It's kind of why I
came to talk to you.
Have a seat.
I just.
I just want to know what kind
of life's going to go on here.
Those big money boys are
chomping at the bit to tear
into our hills.
You're preaching to the choir.
You know that, don't you?
That's why I came.
What's going on, Jimmy?
Well, I think that Hal wants
to sell out to a developer
and I need to know if
if my AG is protected.
Well, yeah.
So far as you know, after the
last election, power on the
council shifted a little
with our new council member.
Yeah.
Mr. Bling.
That's the guy.
Well, his vote can swing the
council either way, but so far,
he's voted to protect AG lands.
So we're probably all right.
Well, it depends.
What kind of muscle
are we talking about?
Who's the developer?
That's a con man
from out of town.
Con job.
Got a name?
Con con development
or something?
Kohn. Kohn
development company.
Yeah, I think.
They're no laughing matter.
One of the biggest
developers in the country.
Oh, well, that does
not sound good.
It ain't.
But the council is still pretty
much three two on
development issues.
Right?
I don't know.
You said, uh, Hal is
trying to sell your ranch.
Don't you still control it?
Well, I do for now, Bruce.
I do for now.
Fisk.
That's no surprise.
Phil too.
Fine, fine fine
Your love of the Land
and your loyalty to it.
Remember who I am.
What are doing here?
I.
I'm sleeping over.
I was just getting a snack.
You don't remember?
What are you doing here?
What have I done?
Everything's disappeared.
Okay.
Mama.
Jan.
Lucia.
And the ranch.
The ranch is going to disappear.
And.
I'm going to disappear.
Who are you?
Who are you?
Ahhhhhh.
Pops.
You in here?
Pops?
Oof! What the hell?
Dad!
Oh, God.
Quite the party you had
in here last night, huh?
Hey, come on, let's go.
Let's sit you up.
There we go.
What happened?
You don't remember?
Okay.
Let's get you on the bed.
Okay. Come on.
One. Two.
Three. Ah!
Easy.
Was you and your sister again?
Stop that right now.
Come on.
She's still here.
You know.
I can smell the perfume.
It must be nice
to have mom visit.
Yeah. It is.
Would you mind if Doctor
Po came to visit, too?
Would that be okay?
What?
Doctor Po's going to
come by with some
medicine to make
you feel better.
Yes, I.
No, but.
I don't want any company.
Hal.
Just Doctor Po.
Ok.
I will.
Thank you.
Doctor.
Hi.
Dad went crazy last night.
No, don't.
Why not?
Because I just got him settled.
He's agreed to
talk to Doctor Po.
Okay.
Okay.
Must have been
some party, Jimmy.
Well, that's what they tell me.
So, how are you feeling?
A little antsy, doc.
You know.
Lucia's been visiting
me, you know.
You mean Jan?
Yeah. My Janny.
I can smell her perfume.
Hold on, hold on.
Does she talk to you, Jimmy?
Yeah.
Yeah she does.
How do you know?
Just thought she might.
Got some medicine for you.
They will help
you get some rest.
Thanks, doc.
Mm.
Feel better.
How is he?
He needs rest.
Give him these for now.
They will help with the
hallucinations and agitation.
Is there anything
else we can do?
Yeah. Keep an eye on him.
He's still pretty unstable.
Thank you.
You're right to be
worried about him, Hal.
Patients suffering
from dementia,
possibly Alzheimer's disease.
But
given the hallucinations, more
likely dementia
with Lewy bodies.
Hey! Whoa there, buddy.
Hey hey hey hey hey!
Calm. Calm down buddy.
I got something I want to tell
you if you listen
to me, all right?
Yeah, yeah yeah, yeah.
Hey, you look like crap.
Come on, come on.
I know I'm not.
I'm not all myself.
I'm not.
I don't even know why
I'm talking to you.
You know,
after I caught you surveying my
ranch with Hal, Emmy and Fitz.
How'd you see that?
Well, let's just say
I got my ways, pal.
Ah.
I wasn't going to betray
you or anything like that.
I was just up there trying to
see about the project and see
if it made any sense or not.
Remember when we tp'd
that principal's car?
Old lady Fogerty.
You still got it?
Yeah. What's left of it?
Yeah. Let's just remember,
partner, that I had your back
then, and I got it now.
And I always will, because
you're my best friend.
So what's this
brainstorm of yours?
All right.
Well, we're going to do is what
this rancher fella I know up
north did.
Hey, Phil.
So what brings you to
Hidden Creek, Phil?
Well, uh, he ran a plan
by me that makes sense.
And I told him I'd help
him explain it to you.
Jimmy knows about your plan to
have Kohn develop the ranch.
Yeah.
Behind my back, by the way.
Cause I knew you'd
never go for it.
Well, you keep
forgetting one thing.
Hidden Creek Ranch ain't yours.
It's mine.
If you keep behaving like this,
I'm gonna just write you off
and let me have the
whole damn thing.
What do you think of that?
The way you've been losing it.
Good luck.
Getting that to
hold up in court.
Okay, enough.
You two are acting
like children.
Sit down now.
Okay, Phil.
So what's the story?
Why did daddy bring you here?
He's been talking to some old
friends up north, and he was
thinking he could do the same
thing here that they did there.
Yeah, they called it a
cluster. Envelope.
Cluster development.
Same thing.
What we do is we sell off part
of the part of the property,
and then the rest we keep in ag.
And that way we
hardly pay any taxes.
So what are the numbers?
Well, Kohn made an offer to
buy the ranch for 20 million.
Yeah, yeah, but see, if we play
our cards right, we don't have
to sell that much of it.
And we still make 4 million.
But why settle for four?
Even with the tax break, the
ranch won't turn a profit.
You're just delaying
the inevitable.
It doesn't make sense to me.
It makes sense to me.
And it's my place, not yours.
We'll see about that old man.
You can't even spit
out a simple sentence.
Let alone prove that
you're mentally competent.
You think I can't?
You think I can't?
I want you to get
off of my property
and don't ever come back.
Because you know what?
I'm done with you.
Done with you Hal.
I'll try to catch up with them
later and talk some
sense into him.
I hope you can,
Emerson.
This is looking ugly.
Yeah.
She still loves you, you know.
She's just scared.
I can't blame her for that kid.
The thing is, I.
I miss her, Em.
Now that one.
That's better.
Sure.
Let's see here.
Yeah.
Watch the point.
Mhm.
Four more weeks.
Six.
Okay.
Close.
Oh.
Um.
How is this whole...
Dementia thing?
You know those old family
portraits in the hallway,
all black and
whites fading away?
Well, that's me.
I'm just fading away.
It's what, uh, Lucia called.
Silence. That's
really just a fog.
And the thing is, I.
Uh, I hate disappearing into it.
Ah, Em.
Well, look, I'm crossing that
dance floor, Again. Darling.
I'm so sorry for scaring you.
Honey, I'm sorry
I've ever been my whole life.
Thank you.
Very beautiful.
I love you, Lucia.
Know that.
I look at you, and,
I think I love you
from the moment we met.
I too.
And from the first momento.
No more gun.
No.
No more gun.
I lock that thing up in my safe.
Now, I can't remember
the combination.
We prepare to vote?
If it please the council.
I'm Andrew Jay Kohn, founder
and CEO of Kohn
Development Corporation.
I'd like to speak on
my project's behalf.
You may proceed, Mr. Kohn.
As many of you may know,
we're the second largest land
developer in the country.
We can handle Hidden Creek
Ranch and do it with class.
And as a token of our goodwill,
should you approve this
project, we're prepared to
donate $1 million to build a
youth center here
in your community.
Should you shoot
the project down?
However, let me assure you,
you'll be hearing from our
legal team.
Is that a threat, Mr. Kohn?
Take that any way you
wish, Mr. Grayson.
Is there anyone else
who would like to speak?
Mr. Grayson, may I say
a little something?
Come on up, Jimmy.
Appreciate it.
I'm Jimmy Tucker.
You know, I'm a fifth
generation rancher.
And despite what you may have
heard, I'm also
still the owner of
Hidden Creek Ranch.
I know I might be a
bit over the hill.
But that doesn't mean I don't
know the the difference between
right and wrong, folks.
And putting 200 units
up there on that ridge.
That's wrong.
We all know it's wrong.
It's not in keeping with the
spirit of the community or the
spirit of the land.
And, well, you know, most of
you, most of you
know me, I guess.
And I've lived and
worked here all my life.
But
it's just here.
This isn't about me.
And sure as hell
ain't about the money.
See, what it's really about is
just respecting the balance of
the land and the
people who live here.
And our kids, our grandkids,
those who are going to inherit
this beautiful place.
And like I said, I.
I know I'm losing it.
Sometimes I mix my
words, you know?
But but.
I mean, you get the point.
You got this.
Mr. Con,
I've been doing some research
about you, about your
development company.
And I've come to
the realization that
you don't build anything.
You see, when we look out over
that land, well, you see, it's
kind of an Eden.
And it's been here long
before we ever came along.
Generation by generation, we
done our best to just keep it
that way.
But you, you you step out of
your limos and you look at all
that pristine glory.
And all you see is money,
houses, thousands of houses
cluttering up the horizon.
And.
You can call it con heritage
homes, but there ain't no
heritage in it, any of it.
You folks remember when they
were about to develop that
strip of land along the
coast there, remember?
And we all rallied
together to buy it.
And at a pretty penny, too.
But it was worth it.
Well worth it.
Well, Jeff and Marge
when Lower Main Street flooded,
remember, everybody in the
community, they just showed up
and they helped clear the mud
and the debris
out of your store.
And then we went on up that
street and we cleared
the whole place.
And that's what I
mean by community.
Were there there on the
council, Renee, you and John
remember when you were new here?
And we all we all came out
there and we did a big barn
raising party for you.
Out there in Santa
Rosa Creek, remember?
Yeah.
And then.
Well, there's Wes Clegg there.
Remember that night the
lightning struck your oak tree
and then your house caught on
fire, and then everybody within
earshot, they they heard it,
and they came out there, and
they helped you
put the fire out.
Even even those little
kids in night shirts.
Yeah.
And the next day, more folks
showed up to help you rebuild
that roof, didn't it, Wes?
Yeah.
And then there's Lucia there.
I learned a valuable
lesson from you.
She's our insightful
yoga instructor.
She taught me about.
About the balance that
is underneath everything.
And if we upset that balance.
Well,
folks, we're never
going to get it back.
Here's my offer
to you, Mr. Con.
And I advise that you take this.
Forget your 200 homes.
Build 50 homes on the
east side of that range.
That cluster envelope
thing I was talking about.
And rather than paving the
whole place up, just put those
50 homes on the eastern ridge
where we can't see them.
And if you do that
well, then
Hidden Creek will commit to
preserving the rest of our land
as agriculture under the
California Rangeland Trust,
which is one of the largest
trusts in California.
You know that.
And.
This land was here
long before us.
The rangeland is going to make
sure that it's preserved long
after we're all gone.
So.
Do the right thing, folks.
Don't destroy the hidden peace
that and the stillness
of this place.
Because it's not just my home.
We're talking about it.
It's all our home.
All of us.
It's our job to protect it
or lose it.
Well,
that's my piece, and
I appreciate you
putting up with me.
The choice is up to you now.
All of you.
Oh, thank you so much.
You know, it's such an
honor to be here today.
And part of this momentous day
when we're honoring, uh, Jimmy
Tucker for what he's done to
make this valley stay the way
it is.
You see that?
That's because of Jimmy Tucker.
Isn't that beautiful?
So thank you, Jimmy.
And this one's for you.
One little bird.
I hate to admit this.
But.
Transcends its wings.
I'm beginning to
think maybe Hal was right.
I am, I'm just sort of fading
away little by little every day.
He loves her, you know?
I do know.
You know what?
My dad.
we went through this same
father son crap ourselves.
Well.
Do you want to end the same way?
No.
It'll be okay.
Don't worry.
We're losing everything, pops.
The ranch. Home.
You.
Like I told Emerson,
the ranch needs
to turn a profit.
4 million sounds good, right?
But we're cash poor.
The money's out there.
How are we going to
take care of you, pops?
It's like Grandpa Joe said.
I'm going to go, but.
The land remains.
Your mom visit me
a few nights ago
and she said,
remember who you are.
I know now that
she wasn't talking about me.
She was asking me
to deliver that message
to you, Hal, and to Emmy.
Remember who you.
I miss her.
Oh, God.
I got it.
-I got I got it.
-No no you don't have to do it.
-Yeah, I do Right.
-No
Right?
Never done anything useful here.
Right. I've never
been much help.
That's not true, son.
It's all on me.
It's.
It's on.
Me.
You.
You've been fighting
the good fight.
Come on.
I'll help you up.
If you help me up.
I've missed you.
It's who they are.
To my best friend and
this amazing family.
And if god sends
-Hear, hear.
-Inspiration
We have a lot to
be thankful for.
To share
-To Pops.
-these
gifts on Earth.
Then who are we to wonder
if those gifts have
any worth?
If not for them?
Where would we turn?
They fill a need.
When will we learn?
They feed our souls.
It's not their choice.
They didn't ask to be our voice.
It's who they are.
And if God sends inspiration.
To share these gifts on earth.
Jan here again?
Then who are we have to wonder
if those gifts have any worth.
She was.
If not for them,
where would we turn?
They fill a need,
when will we learn?
They feed our souls.
It's not their choice.
There you go.
They didn't ask to be our voice.
Yes.
-What a lovely morning
-It's who they are
Yeah.
Yeah.
It's who they are.
It's who
they are.
In sweeping tails flowing no
bits of steel glowing flanks
untouched by boot spurs the herd.
Thunder on!
He longs to recapture
the rhythm and rapture.
The song of the night
Hawk is sweetly repeat.
Song of the horses
Under the stars to the
drumming and jingle
of unshod feet.
The song
of the Nighthawk.
And unshod
feet.
No trace of songbirds.
No soft, whispered love words
could be so enchanting,
so hauntingly
sweet as the thundering sound.
When bare hooves
struck the ground.
And the earth sang the music.
Of unshod.
Feet.
And recapture.
The rhythm and rapture.
The song of the Night
Hawk. Forever.
Repeats.
Song of the horses
Under the stars to the
drumming and jingle
of unshod feet.
Song
of the Night Hawk.
And unshod feet.