Soda Springs (2012) Movie Script
-Music-
[Car Horn]
[Tires Screeching]
[Cars Crashing]
[Car Horn]
Help.
[Crying]
-Music-
Jackson, you're being released.
Jackson!
You're being released.
Are you sure?
Come on, let's go.
Wait, wait, wait, wait.
You know you can get those on the outside.
Not this one.
-Music-
You gonna take the watch?
Wheres the rest of my money, I
had at least 50 bucks on me that night.
There aint nothing else.
My moneys gotta be in there.
Aint nothing else under your number.
Now you want to file a complaint?
What am I supposed to do if I
don't have any money?
Don't you get something when
you're let out of here.
Sure, did you file for a discharge grant?
A what?
I just found out I was getting
out 2 hours ago.
I don't know what to tell you son.
You'll get your money in a few
weeks, but you got to file the paperwork.
-Music-
Feel different on the outside?
Feels good.
Gate.
-Music-
Excuse me sir...
Excuse me.
Que pasa?
Pueblo?
Donde pueblo, por favor?
Donde pueblo por favor.
Look I'm...
I'm just trying to get home. Can you
tell me where the next town is please.
You know I was once like you.
What, hungry and broke?
No, I was searching for a meaning.
I'm not searching for
anything. I just want to go home.
Are you sure you want to go home?
What do you know?
Well I know what I see.
Yea, what's that?
I see a man who is already home.
Alright, well thanks for nothing
crazy old man.
I'm not a crazy old man!
They call me El Quijano ok?
Hey, hey El Quijano.
Yes.
Where you taking that horse.
Where old, old horses go.
You want to sell him?
You don't have money.
How do you know?
Oh, oh am I wrong or what?
Look I don't have any money,
but I got a watch.
It's a nice watch.
And uh...
I got a ring.
Gold ring.
An ancient China man once said that,
"An inch of time, can not be
taught with an inch of gold."
Yea, I need a horse. Nobody is going to
pick me up here on the side of the road.
You know something..
Money only lasts for so long, but music...
Music lasts forever.
You want my guitar?
Nah, the gold...
And the guitar.
My old man gave me this guitar.
A wise man once said...
Please no more riddles ok?
I tell you what...
You throw in the saddle and you
got a deal.
Woahhh.
Look, you want to make a deal or not?
I like you, we have a deal.
-Music-
Yah, yah, yah.
-Music-
Hello?
Woah, Woah.
Mom, It's me.
It's Eden.
Oh my Gosh.
I'm home.
Oh my Gosh.
It's been so lonely here since
your Dad's been gone.
I'm sure it's been tough Mom.
He was a good man you know.
I know he had his faults, but uh...
Don't make me miss him any less.
I'm here now Mom, ok?
I'm not going anywhere.
Thank you.
You uh...
You look like you need food.
I'm fine.
No, don't be silly.
It'll be good for me.
Let me fix you something to eat.
[Tires Screeching]
[Cars Crashing]
-Music-
Yea, Wooo.
Alright.
Now that'll do it for us tonight, I
want to see you back here next week.
Thank you.
Thanks everybody.
-Music-
Let's get in the backseat come one.
No.
Come on.
I don't want to get in the
backseat, let's go to a motel.
Come on.
No, come on.
Where my keys?
License and registration.
Sir.
[Knock, knock]
I'm not going to ask you again.
Look what we have here.
Lock up your wives and daughters,
Eden Jackson is back in town.
You believe the nerve of this guy.
Showing his face around here again.
Can I help you officers?
It's Mr. Officer to you
scumbag.
Yes sir.
Well, nice car you got here.
Not quite the hot stuff you used
to be huh?
No sir.
Shut up.
What are you doing back here?
Come back to pay the ex wife a
little visit?
You know, I don't think her new
husband is going to appreciate that much.
What do you think Baker?
Now what makes you think she's
going to want a loser like you anyway?
Come on get out of the car.
I said get out of the car.
On what grounds?
Grounds of loitering.
I'm sitting in my car!
Right, loitering.
Now get your convict butt out of the car.
I'm not going to ask you again.
Get outta here.
Just how stupid are you showing
your face around here again?
It's a free country.
I'll show you a free country.
Alright thats enough.
I said thats enough.
Well, you just can't keep your
mouth shut can you?
Lets go.
Watch yourself Jackson.
[Police Sirens]
-Music-
Morning Mom.
Morning son.
What time is it?
10 am.
I knew the smell would wake you.
Oh my Gosh.
Oh.
What happened to you?
I don't want to talk about it,
I'm fine ok?
You went into town, didn't you?
You got to know people are not
going to be happy to see you around.
You got to prepare yourself for that.
Mom, please I said don't worry
about it ok?
Here you uh, enjoy this. I made you eggs
the way you like them with a little milk.
Thank you.
Yea.
Mmmm.
I forgot how good food can taste.
I, I can't believe you're back.
I mean you're actually here Eden.
Happened so fast I can't
believe it myself.
Right before my very eyes I...
I just wish...
Momma.
Nothin son.
Thinking about Daddy right?
It's just too bad he couldn't
be here when you came home.
Did he suffer much before he died?
Well, it wasn't easy for him,
but he did the best he could.
He had a lot of regrets.
Things he..
He couldn't change.
Was he disappointed in me?
Oh, No. He was more worried that
he wasn't a good Father.
Well, it wasn't his fault.
I know son.
Just you know he...
He came from a long line of well...
Troubled people.
Looks like I'm following him
right along huh?
Don't you dare say that.
This is your chance.
To do something different.
It's up to you son.
Not sure where to start.
Well...
You just have to take some time,
and uh..
Just keep moving.
That's what I did when your daddy died.
I just kept living.
One day at a time.
Some nights I would...
I'd pull out empty boxes and...
Id start to pack all of his stuff.
And other nights I'd just
drink my self to sleep.
Well I'm sorry Mom.
You don't ever have to be sorry.
You just have to be ok.
Not a bad looking horse.
Got some age on him, but still
looks pretty good.
Where'd you get him?
Traded some old boy my guitar.
Is that right?
Yea, he was either going to turn
him loose or turn him into dog food,
and I couldn't let that happen.
No sir.
Hm.
I am downright ashamed the way I
let this place go.
It's not so bad.
Hm.
Well I hope you'd do me a favor
and help me put it back in order.
Yea, well I'd be happy to Mom.
It'll keep me busy while I'm
figuring some things out.
Also I got something for you.
Oh, hey Mom I'm fine, I'm
getting money in a few weeks.
Well you're going to need some until then,
so don't argue with me just take it.
And uh..
I got something else for you.
Keys to your Daddy's truck.
It may need a battery, but I bet
you it still runs pretty good.
I bet your Daddy's going to
look down and get a big chuckle.
Cause you were always so
embarrassed when he drove it.
Remember that?
Serves me right I guess, huh?
Yea it does.
Thank you Mom.
-Music-
[Engine revving]
What'd the other guy look like?
Excuse me?
Oh yeah, yeah.
I stepped on a rake.
Thought that only happened on TV.
You'd be surprised.
How can I help you?
Well I uh..
I need ten bales of alfalfa.
I think we can manage that.
Anything else?
Yea I don't know what kind of
horse feed you have,
but I need something that would
be good for an old horse.
Well we have a lot of products with
glucose amine, it's good for older horses.
Glucosa what?
Glucose amine.
It's a feed supplement.
Ok.
Have you been living in a cave?
Well as a matter of fact I have.
I'm sorry I didn't mean anything...
No, Ill take the best darn bag
of glucose amine you got.
-Music-
[Cheering]
Woo, woo!
Yeaaaa!!!
What was that?
Oh, come on Christopher pull
your head out of your...
Stop!
What?
-Music-
Yea! Thats more like it
Christopher.
Thats the way to woop their butts!
You boys are going down!
Would you sit down already.
Don't fool yourself, it's a kids
baseball game for God's sake.
Well anyway I aint watching the game.
There...
What are you looking at?
Who are you pointing at?
Right there behind the dugout.
Oh my Gosh, its Eden.
Yea.
What the hecks is he doing out of prison.
I don't know, He never told me.
Well it don't matter anyway
cause there he is,
and apparently he is a free man.
Games over.
Yea.
I'm going to go talk to him.
No, you're not.
I mean it.
Ok.
I'm going to get Chris.
Ok.
[Cheering]
What the heck is the matter with you?
What the heck is the matter with me?
What the heck is the matter with you?
You son of a gun.
Hey...
You've been home for how long
and you don't come see me?
I just got back in town man.
Oh man, I had to come hunt you down.
I can't believe they let you out.
You must have been a good boy.
Well I tried my best.
Man it's good to see you.
It's good to see you.
You are still ugly as ever.
What'd you expect.
Well maybe you'd get a little pretty.
No, no chance of that.
You aint changed a bit man.
I don't know about that.
Where you been?
Who've you seen?
Who'd you upset?
You know, I did go down by the
baseball field.
I saw Pam down there.
She with that idiot husband of hers?
Oh yeah.
Son of a gun.
Don't even think about it man.
She moved on.
Im not thinking about nothing.
Ok.
Cause there plenty of ladies
around here trust me.
I know you got to be itching for that.
So you're the one who hasn't changed.
You know I'm not going to change.
I do know that.
Listen, I appreciate you come by
to see me man.
Alright, I got to take off.
Don't make me come and hunt
you down next time.
Alright?
Alright.
I better see your face at the store, soon.
I got it.
You think you might consider
joining back up with the band?
You know, that just always seemed
to get me in trouble, ya know?
Yea I understand that.
It's a tricky deal.
Alright.
Hey, if you change your mind
about playing some music...
It's a standing offer.
Alright.
I'll catch you later.
It's good to see you brother.
I know he's in town, I seen him myself.
I thought he was in for ten years?
Well, good behavior and prison
overcrowding.
Psh, that's a load of crap.
When you murder two people.
It wasn't murder Larry, it was
vehicular homicide.
What are you defending him?
No.
I'm just saying...
Trust me, I don't think its right.
Him walking around a free man
after what he did.
Well what are we going to do about it?
I don't think I know what you mean.
See you guys.
See you boys in church Sunday.
Alright.
I'm not a big fan of Eden Jackson ok?
But if he don't do nothing wrong..
We can keep bothering him.
Ahem.
Let me ask you a question Gerry.
I mean correct me if I'm wrong but..
Didn't I have something to do
with you becoming Sheriff?
You know you did.
Yea.
Well I need a little help here, ya see?
I don't need this Eden
Jackson, this ex con, in my life.
You hear what I'm saying?
Can I get you boys anything else?
I'll tell you what sweetheart.
How about...
A slice of that delicious apple
pie, and a cup of coffee.
Sure thing Mr. Hannigan.
Oh you call me Larry, ok?
Ok.
Ok.
You understand what I'm saying here?
Whats the matter Larry, you
think that pretty young wife of yours
is just going to pack up and leave?
You watch your mouth, Baker.
I'm sorry I'm just trying...
No, you're just nothing.
I don't need this son of a
gun marching in here,
and screwing up my life.
It's not going to happen, understand?
It's not going to happen.
I'm sure between the three of
us we can figure something out.
Here you go Larry.
Wow.
Why thank you Violet.
Almost as pretty as you.
What are you looking at a bird, Dog?
You wouldn't know what to do with that.
Hey buddy, good morning.
How are you?
Big fella...
Alright.
Hello Eden.
Hmm, your uh...
You're Momma told me you picked up
a horse on your way back from prison.
Yea, I guess you can say that.
What brings you out here?
Just wanted to see you.
Could of seen me plenty over the
last 8 years, why now?
Curious I guess.
Curious.
Curious about what?
Maybe curious to see how you
made it through.
Couldn't have been easy.
Nope.
So you mad at me?
Mad at you for what?
Come on Eden you know what I'm
talking about.
You moved on, what can I say?
I had no choice.
If you say so.
I was devastated Eden, you have
no idea what I went through.
The sheets weren't even cold before
Larry Hannigan moved in my bed.
What do you expect me to do
after what happened?
It was an accident Pam.
Oh right, cheating on me was no accident.
I didn't come here to argue with you.
Yea, well why did you come?
I came to tell you something.
Well than say it.
You got something to say, say it!!
You want to tell me what a no
good piece of garbage I am,
and how I deserve all of this?
I know thats what you're thinking.
Never mind, it's no use talking to you.
You know what...
I feel sorry for you Eden, I really do.
You had everything.
You pushed it away.
-Music-
Can I get you something?
Uh, soda please.
Sure.
Hello.
Hello Dad.
How you doing?
Bout the same.
I brought you something.
Huh?
They gave me permission.
You can keep it.
It's a classic 1962 Martin.
Your pal Jake helped me pick it out.
Sounds pretty good.
It is beautiful Dad.
[Guitar strumming]
He said to say hello.
[Sigh]
Sent you a license plate with
his name on it.
That rotten son of a gun.
Well I thought it would help the
time pass here.
I don't know what to say.
Oh you don't have to say nothin,
just write some pretty music,
so I can tap my foot to it.
Alright.
Ok I will.
Hi.
Hello.
Hi.
I thought that was you over here.
I hope I'm not bothering.
No, not at all.
I just came by to listen to my
old buddy play some music.
They're really good.
Yea, yea they are.
Why don't you have a seat.
Sure.
I'll sit down for a sec.
I um...
I really just wanted to apologize
for what I said the other day.
I had no idea.
No worries, it is what it is ya know?
I'm Eden Jackson by the way.
Shelly.
Nice to meet you Shelly.
Likewise.
So uh..
How long have you worked down at
the feed store.
Well actually, I bought it about
three years ago.
Really?
Good for you.
Yea, I enjoy it.
Ive always had a thing for
taking care of animals.
Is that right?
Yea.
I thought Id be a vet, but it
didn't really work out.
You know what they say it's
never too late.
Well, I don't want to intrude.
I just want to apologize.
Tell your friend I think he's really good.
Yea, I'll tell him.
I'm sure I'll see you around, sometime.
And you know, if you need
anything for your horse, whatever...
You know where I am.
I do.
Um...
Look Eden, I don't want to...
Put my foot in my mouth again but...
I heard that you might be
looking for work,
and I could actually use a lot
of help down at the feed store.
Well that's very kind of you Shelly,
but I will find something somewhere.
Well I'm not asking to be kind.
I could really use the help.
So, think about it.
I will.
Ok.
What the hell are you doing seeing him?
How did you know?
It's a small town Pam,
haven't you noticed.
News travels fast.
You know not only is he an ex
con, but he's your ex husband.
I mean what did you think
you'd accomplish by seeing him?
I don't know.
You don't know?
What kind of answer is that?
You still have feelings for him,
is that what this is?
How dare you say that to me.
Well why'd you go see him?
You know why I saw him.
Well, why didn't you tell me?
I saw him for Christopher.
I'm Christopher's father, you don't talk
to anyone about my son unless I know.
Do you really think that this is
something we could keep from Eden?
Scratch Eden, I was a father to
that kid for 8 years.
I know, I'm not denying that.
But you and I both know you've
always wanted something back.
I mean he doesn't even call
you Dad for heavens sake,
is that a little boys fault?
You hardly touch him, you never
tell him that you love him.
I understand that he didn't
come from you...
Ok.
You made your point.
I got it...
I got it.
Theres no sense in making a big
deal out of this.
You know, I doubt Eden will want
anything to do with him anyway.
Well, what if he does?
How are we going to include Eden
into our lives?
I don't know.
I mean how is that going to work?
I don't know, I thought we
would just figure it out!
Oh we'd just figure it out?
You think the world works like that?
I don't want you to see him anymore.
Christopher doesn't need this
type of garbage in his life.
You don't know what's best
for Christopher.
No.
Don't do this Pam.
I'm warning you.
You're going to be sorry.
Don't you dare threaten me.
Hey, look who finally made it.
Yea finally.
What brings you into town?
Looking to stir up some trouble?
Maybe.
Good, I'm into that.
That's what I hear.
Ya know, I was down at Joe's
the other night.
I heard you guys playing, you
sounded good.
Well shoot man, I didn't even see you.
Who you hiding from anyway?
I'm not hiding, just keeping a
low profile.
Alright.
Hey you uh..
You got a decent acoustic in here?
You can give me for a good price.
Yea I got something for ya.
What happened to the uh..
The Martin your old man got ya?
Oh it's a long story.
Alright.
Well check this out.
It's used, comes from Vietnam
or some freakin' place but uh...
Sounds pretty nice.
[Guitar Strumming]
Good, I'll take it.
Good, take it then.
No, I'm not going to take it.
Either I pay for it or it stays here.
You stubborn son of a gun, 100 bucks.
Alright.
And I'll throw in this beautiful case.
Ok, you got it.
Thank you.
Here you go.
You know Jake there is one more thing
I wanted to ask you if you don't mind.
Shoot.
Well these are some, some songs
I wrote while I was locked up.
I was wondering if you would
just take a look at them,
and let me know what you think.
Alright man.
Cant be worse than the crap I write.
Alright, well I appreciate it.
Alright.
Ok, Thank you.
It was good to see you.
Good to see you man.
Don't be a stranger.
I won't, I won't.
Bring lunch next time huh.
You got it.
[Guitar strumming]
It's nice to have music in the
house again.
You think I made a mistake
coming back here?
I don't think so.
Where else were you going to go?
This is home.
Yea I know, but I was
just thinking it might
have been easier to
start over somewhere else.
Ya know?
That's up to you.
Running away is never the answer.
I'm not running, I just want a fair shake.
Oh no.
What in the world is he doing here?
I don't know, but I will take care of it.
No...
I said go in the house.
I'll handle it.
Can I do something for you Larry?
Ahem, I think you've done
enough, haven't ya?
I don't know what you're talking about.
Well sure you do Eden.
What do you want?
Don't play dumb with me Jackson.
I want you to stay out of my
business, understand?
All do respect Larry, but I don't know
what the heck you're talking about,
and I suggest you get a little more
clear, or get the heck off my property.
Oh really?
Or what?
Get out of my face.
Come on Eden, take swing right here.
Come on big shot.
[Laughter]
I knew you wouldn't do it.
Stay the heck away from my
family, you understand?
Get back in the truck, and you
go on your way.
I mean it Larry.
Wow, that's a pretty heavy
shotgun you got there Beth.
Oh I get it now, Momma fights
your battles for ya.
That makes sense.
Go on now get, I mean it.
Yes ma'am, obviously you're the
one wearing the pants around here.
You know I raised that kid for 8 years.
Doesn't matter who's blood he
is, he belongs to me understand?
You stay away from my family.
You've been warned.
I wasn't going to say anything but I...
I had a pretty good idea.
I saw that boy once in town and...
I knew he had to belong to you.
You should've said something to me.
It wasn't my place Eden.
I figured if it was meant to be...
You would find out sooner or later.
So...
What are you going to do?
Nothing.
How they treating ya?
It's not so bad.
Plenty of books to read.
Guitar helps keep me sane.
Well thats good.
It's pretty lonely.
How did it get to this?
Seems like you've been here so long.
Well I'll be out before you know it.
It just aint right.
Kid makes a mistake and they
lock him up like an animal.
I don't know why this happened but it did.
And I'm not going to spend more
time trying to answer that question.
But I would like you to promise
me one thing...
Whats that?
Whatever you do, when you get
out of here, and you will...
You do your best to leave it behind ya.
Cause if you don't its going
to eat you up,
and you aint going to be no good
for nobody.
Remember that time I took you
hunting, you were in high school,
and we went up to hells canyon?
Yea.
You shot a buck, and I went on
ahead to find that deer I wounded.
I told you to follow that ridge all the
way back and you'd get to the camp.
You remember that?
Yea, how could I forget.
Well you knew better, you went off down
through that canyon darn near killed ya.
Found you the next day scared, beat silly.
I figured if getting lost didn't
kill me than you surely would.
Yea.
Well I aint one to pray, but I
did that night.
You did?
I did.
Well, I'm going to tell you
now what I told you then.
You get on top of that ridge and
you follow it right out of here.
And you try real hard to find
something real good in all this mess,
and more importantly...
the good in yourself.
I couldn't do that myself.
What do you mean, you did fine.
I didn't do fine.
I wasted a lot of precious time.
I lost sight in what was
important in life.
Huh.
But the time has passed now and I
don't have time to think about that.
Anymore.
But you can...
Dad, you're talking like you're not
going to see me when I get out of here.
Eden my health hasn't been so good lately.
Doctors think I should go down
to Salt Lake for more testing,
but it don't look good.
What?
What are you talking about?
No.
No.
You'll be fine, Dad you are as
strong as an ox.
This old ox is on its last legs.
No don't say that you are a
fighter, you got to fight this.
Visiting hours are over, wrap it up.
-Music-
Hey.
Don't you have people to do that?
You'd be surprised how hard it
is to find good help these days.
Is that right?
If you know anybody with a strong back who
likes long hours and
hard work let me know.
Well you know what, I might know
just the guy.
-Music-
Hey Shelly.
Hey.
How was your day?
It was good.
Feels good to work, ya know?
Listen I uh..
I want to thank you for giving
me this job.
Like I said I really needed the help.
I know, but not everyone in this
town would give me that chance.
I never really was too concerned
about what other people think.
You know you might take some heat for it.
Ill deal with it.
Ok.
So how did you end up in this
one horse town anyway?
Well, thats kind of a long story.
You really want to know?
I was living in Salt Lake.
And...
I decided that I needed to make a change,
and I took off one morning to visit a
friend in Boise and I made a wrong turn,
and I ended up here.
I thought you said it was a long story?
Well...
I gave you the short version.
I see.
But it um..
It just felt right.
Ya know?
And hey with a name like Soda
Springs I thought...
It must be a pretty good place to live.
Hm, so much for your woman's intuition.
It's not that bad.
You know I've actually grown
to love it here.
Well, what made you want to
leave Salt Lake?
Typical story.
My husband decided that he
needed the younger version.
I won't bore you with those details.
I'm sorry about that.
Ok.
It was difficult for a while,
but I'm getting there.
That's good.
What about you?
Whats it like being back home?
It's different.
I bet.
You know why I went away don't you?
It's a small town.
Yea.
And you're ok with it?
I gave you a job didn't I?
Yes you did, and I appreciate it.
Well it was my pleasure.
See you tomorrow.
Yea.
And you know for what it's
worth, your ex husband...
He should have his head examined.
Goodnight.
Goodnight.
Alright is that going to do it?
That'll do it.
Ok.
I think you're going to be
happy with this one.
That is $31.79.
32...
Ok out of 32.
Alright Kirk, 21 cents is your change.
You take care.
Thank you, say hi to your mother too.
I'll do that.
Hi Eden, how are you?
I'm ok.
You?
I'm good.
Heard you were working here.
Yea.
Got to pay the bills.
These your kids?
Yea these are them.
Ive got my hands full.
They are cute kids.
Thanks.
Uh...
That's um..
That's $16.95 please.
20?
5 makes 17, 18, 19 and 20.
It's good to see you.
Good to see you.
Take care.
I will.
Hello?
Hello there.
How are you ladies today?
Ok is that going to be it?
Eden Jackson, working for a living.
Got to admit, looks pretty good on you.
Well thank you.
Listen Eden...
I just want you to know that when I
came by your house the other day...
I had every intention telling
you about your son.
Look I know this is a whole lot
for you to take right now but...
I was wondering if maybe you'd
want to meet Christopher?
Why don't you just come over and say hi?
He's here now?
I don't know Pam.
Look Eden I'm not trying to
put you on the spot,
but Larry is at work and it could be a
good time for you to at least meet him.
What do I say?
I'm sure you'll figure it out.
Come on.
Hey Chris honey...
I want you to meet somebody.
Hi Mr. Eden.
Hi Chris, It's nice to meet you.
It's nice to meet you too.
Is that your truck.
Yea that's my truck.
It could use a coat a paint couldn't it?
I like it.
Well thank you.
You know I saw you play in a
baseball game the other day.
Really?
Yea.
You are really good.
I've hit 6 home runs so far.
6 home runs?
That is incredible.
Do you play baseball?
You know I used to.
A long time ago.
You know, I was a falcon just like you.
Really?
Yea.
Had a hat just like yours.
You did?
Yea.
Only mine, it was all worn out
cause I never took it off.
My mom thought it was
permanently attached to my head.
I slept with mine on once.
Did you go to my school?
Yea.
Valleyview Elementary right?
Yea.
Do you still live here?
You know I just moved back.
We got to get going ok.
Why don't you say goodbye and
meet mommy in the car ok?
Goodbye Mr. Eden.
Goodbye Chris.
Nice to meet you Chris.
Nice to meet you too.
You ok?
Yea.
I just really wanted you to meet him.
Thank you.
You did good Eden.
Look what I found.
-Music-
Knock Knock
Hey Eden.
Hey.
How was the day?
Not bad.
That's good.
So um, was there something you
wanted to ask me?
Why would you think that?
I don't know because you're
acting strange.
Well you know...
I was wondering uh, I know you
like to ride,
and I just thought...
You know, I know some good
places just outside of town.
Maybe we can take off one of
these days and ride.
I would like that.
Very much.
Great.
Uhh, how about Sunday?
Sunday would be perfect.
Alright, great.
Goodnight.
Goodnight.
-Music-
I like this.
What's that?
Being here... with you.
I agree.
-Music-
Larry.
What do you want?
I'd just like to talk to you for a minute.
I aint got nothing to say to you.
I thought we might be able to
work this out man to man.
Listen.
There aint nothing to work out here.
I told you to stay away from my family.
Thats all you need to know.
I don't want to get in the way
of you and your family, I'd just...
I'd like a chance to come and see
Chris once in a while and maybe...
Take him to a game or...
You just don't get it do you,
you know what...
Call the cops and tell them to
come down here.
Yea.
What?
What?
Well that's right get back in
that fancy truck of yours.
Run back to mommy, she'll protect you.
Didn't go so well?
What's it matter anyway, I'm
not cut out to be a Dad.
Who says?
I say.
Eden...
Shelly look..
I appreciate everything I really do,
but what do I have to offer this kid huh?
He's better off right where he is.
Come on you really think that?
Yea.
I probably just screw him up anyway,
and then he'd just be another
one in a long line of screw ups.
So why don't you be the one to
change things?
Look Eden I don't know what
you're afraid of.
But I really think that
Christopher would be
a lucky boy to have
you a part of his life.
-Music-
You think this is a good idea?
Probably not.
Larry at work?
Yea.
He's going to have to come to
terms with it somehow right.
Chris knows your his dad.
Did you tell him?
He just figured it out on his own.
Kids just pick up on things.
How does he feel about it?
He hasn't said anything, but...
I know my kid.
He's thrilled.
I just don't know why you didn't
say something to me before...
Eden, it would have only made
things worse for you.
I honestly thought that I was doing
the right thing by not telling you.
Larry's not going to like this one bit.
I know.
Of all the people you could've
gotten involved with...
Eden, just stop. Don't start.
He was there for us when you
weren't, like it or not.
How does he treat Chris?
He's fine.
He tried, ya know?
He's never been mean to him or
anything but...
There was just something missing.
It's hard to explain.
As a mom, it kind of breaks your
heart sometimes.
What about you?
Are you happy?
Depends what you define as being happy.
For the most part yea.
I guess I'm happy.
But there is always that one
part of me that will wonder
what things would of been like, ya know?
Yea.
Hey Mr. Eden, can you come hit
us some ground balls please?
Yea Mr. Eden can you come help me
out and hit some ground balls please,
I'd sure appreciate it.
We'll always have a bond.
Absolutely.
[Sigh]
-Music-
Hello ladies.
Hey.
Let's go for a ride.
Man, I don't have time.
Get in the truck and shut up, come on.
This better be good man.
Oh, it's going to be good.
What are you up to you crazy red neck?
Crazy red neck you know it.
YEEEEEEHHAWWWW!
Got something for you.
Whats that?
Me and the boys recorded one of
your songs, listen up.
-Music-
Right here, right here.
Have you ever heard such a sweet
voice in all your life right there man!
Ahh, I sing that good.
It's good.
It's a good song.
You did good.
You did good.
Yeaaa.
Do I really sound this good in person?
Thanks man.
Alright man.
Thank you.
See ya.
See ya.
Excuse me, can you help me with this?
What's the matter.
Well this stupid piece of junk
won't start.
You have gas in it?
Please.
Alright, hop in and turn the ignition.
Alright that's good, that's good.
Well it's either your battery,
or your alternator.
Darn, I'm going to be late for work again.
Can you give me a ride to the diner.
Please.
Uh...
Ok, I got 5 minutes so let's go come on.
My names Eden by the way.
I know who you are.
Is that right?
Yea.
Used to have quite the
reputation around here.
I heard that you're pretty fun
to party with.
That was a long time ago.
Don't give me that.
I'm sure you still have it in you.
A nice looking guy like you.
Quite the flirt aren't you?
Ill tell you what...
You keep driving through town,
and I'll give you more than
flirting, much more.
Thought you were late for work.
It's no big deal.
So, are you up for it?
I'm flattered, but that can't happen.
[Police Siren]
What are you doing!?
Get off me!
Ahh!
Stop, out of the car Jackson.
Come on.
You just couldn't help it could ya?
-Music-
[Phone ringing]
Hello?
Good.
-Music-
Someone here to see you Jackson.
Alright you got 2 minutes.
I'm sorry Shelly.
For what?
I don't know, involving you I guess.
It wasn't like they said it was.
Why was she in your car Eden?
She needed a ride Shelly, I just...
I wasn't thinking, I should
have seen it coming.
What do we do?
I don't know.
I'll call an attorney in the morning.
Thank you.
Buenes noche senorita.
I know the truth.
[Kncok Knock]
Hi Sonya.
Look, I'm really sorry to
bother you this late,
but I really need to talk to you
about something.
Go ahead Sonya, tell them what
you told me.
Well, we...
We were both at the bar that night,
and I guess one thing led to another.
Eden didn't want to leave, but
I told him I was ok to drive.
And uh...
So we were heading to the motel
and he tried to get in the drivers seat,
but I pushed him back and I got
in front of the wheel,
and we started heading out.
Peter Still was there tonight.
Remember Peter Still, he tried to
get up on stage with you that one time,
remember, and he was there tonight again.
And he was so drunk he threw up,
so they had to kick him out.
Where the hell are we?
Where we going?
Eden, are you listening to me?
Eden?
Eden...
Woah.
Are you passed out?
No, I'm fine, I'm good don't worry.
Just drive.
Eden...
Fell asleep, and I was trying to
wake him up.
As soon as I looked away I
looked back at the road...
[Cars Crashing]
Are you ok Eden?
Oh my god, this can't happen.
I can't...
Eden I have babies at home I
can't go to jail, I have babies at home.
This is an accident, We'll be fine.
I'm drunk, it's drunk driving.
Oh my God, Eden we can't stay here.
We have to go Eden, we can't
be here when the police get's here.
No, no.
Oh my God Eden, they're dead.
They're not dead, listen!
Listen to me.
Theres a road, theres a road
just take it and run.
Run!
Run!
Sonya...
I want you to get up from that chair,
I want you get out of this office,
and I never want you to breathe a word of
this to another living soul you understand?
What about...
Don't worry, Ill...
Fix it.
Got enough damage done already.
I'll go get Eden.
Thank you.
I'll uh...
Leave you two alone.
Eden.
I'm sorry.
Really.
What's going on?
Doesn't matter.
Everything is ok.
Can you forgive me?
For what?
If I doubted you.
-Music-
Larry.
You and me are going to have a talk.
You come in my house...
Right now.
Oh my teeth!
That's a whole ridge you just
knocked loose.
What the heck are you doing Griggs?
Useless.
Good to see you Larry.
Pam.
Hey Eden.
How are you?
I'm good.
That's good.
How about Larry?
Larry's uh...
Larry's ok.
He'll get there.
What did you say to him?
Eden.
Well I just...
I thanked him for being there all
those years for you and Chris and...
He just worked it out.
Christopher!
You ready to go buddy?
Yea.
Huh?
Yea.
See ya Pam.
Who are these two handsome men?
Hi mom.
Hi.
Mom this is Christopher.
Christopher this is Beth.
Very nice to meet you.
Is it ok if I just call you Grandma?
Oh yes I will like that very much.
Would you like me to show you around?
There are so many things to
explore around here.
Yea.
Ok, you come along with me then.
-Music-
Alright, Alright!
That was written by an old
friend of mine, Eden Jackson.
How'd you like it?
[Cheering]
How'd you like it?
Yea?
Well if you liked that, then you
might like this.
We have a very special guest
musician tonight.
Eden Jackson everybody, come on!
Wish me luck.
Good luck.
And..
That's for you.
Where'd you get this?
Some old man came in to the
store and said it belonged to you.
Youre amazing.
Well Jay, thank you very much for letting
me up here tonight I really appreciate it.
It's been a long time.
This is a song called "Starting with You'",
and it's written for a very
special friend of mine.
Her name is Shelly, and she's
sitting right over there.
[Song Lyrics]
Turn my life around.
Help me get my feet back on the ground.
Took me for what I am.
Haven't always felt like much of a man.
Know Ive done some things I'm
not proud of,
but you've given me another chance
with your loveeee.
Starting with you,
Im going to make you this promise.
I will always be faithful and honest.
Take me out of the dark,
straight to your heart,
and there aint nothing I can't do.
Cause I'm starting with you.
Never asked about my past.
You just smiled and said now
don't look back.
You held me in your arms.
It's the first time I felt safe and warm.
I believe now things are now
only gonna get better.
I got a brand new way of looking at life,
I can see foreverrrrrr.
Starting with you,
Im going to make you this promise.
I will always be faithful and honest.
Take me out of the dark,
straight to your heart,
and there aint nothing I can't do.
Cause I'm starting with you.
Starting with you.
I'm starting with you.
[Cheers]
Welcome home brother.
-Music-
[Car Horn]
[Tires Screeching]
[Cars Crashing]
[Car Horn]
Help.
[Crying]
-Music-
Jackson, you're being released.
Jackson!
You're being released.
Are you sure?
Come on, let's go.
Wait, wait, wait, wait.
You know you can get those on the outside.
Not this one.
-Music-
You gonna take the watch?
Wheres the rest of my money, I
had at least 50 bucks on me that night.
There aint nothing else.
My moneys gotta be in there.
Aint nothing else under your number.
Now you want to file a complaint?
What am I supposed to do if I
don't have any money?
Don't you get something when
you're let out of here.
Sure, did you file for a discharge grant?
A what?
I just found out I was getting
out 2 hours ago.
I don't know what to tell you son.
You'll get your money in a few
weeks, but you got to file the paperwork.
-Music-
Feel different on the outside?
Feels good.
Gate.
-Music-
Excuse me sir...
Excuse me.
Que pasa?
Pueblo?
Donde pueblo, por favor?
Donde pueblo por favor.
Look I'm...
I'm just trying to get home. Can you
tell me where the next town is please.
You know I was once like you.
What, hungry and broke?
No, I was searching for a meaning.
I'm not searching for
anything. I just want to go home.
Are you sure you want to go home?
What do you know?
Well I know what I see.
Yea, what's that?
I see a man who is already home.
Alright, well thanks for nothing
crazy old man.
I'm not a crazy old man!
They call me El Quijano ok?
Hey, hey El Quijano.
Yes.
Where you taking that horse.
Where old, old horses go.
You want to sell him?
You don't have money.
How do you know?
Oh, oh am I wrong or what?
Look I don't have any money,
but I got a watch.
It's a nice watch.
And uh...
I got a ring.
Gold ring.
An ancient China man once said that,
"An inch of time, can not be
taught with an inch of gold."
Yea, I need a horse. Nobody is going to
pick me up here on the side of the road.
You know something..
Money only lasts for so long, but music...
Music lasts forever.
You want my guitar?
Nah, the gold...
And the guitar.
My old man gave me this guitar.
A wise man once said...
Please no more riddles ok?
I tell you what...
You throw in the saddle and you
got a deal.
Woahhh.
Look, you want to make a deal or not?
I like you, we have a deal.
-Music-
Yah, yah, yah.
-Music-
Hello?
Woah, Woah.
Mom, It's me.
It's Eden.
Oh my Gosh.
I'm home.
Oh my Gosh.
It's been so lonely here since
your Dad's been gone.
I'm sure it's been tough Mom.
He was a good man you know.
I know he had his faults, but uh...
Don't make me miss him any less.
I'm here now Mom, ok?
I'm not going anywhere.
Thank you.
You uh...
You look like you need food.
I'm fine.
No, don't be silly.
It'll be good for me.
Let me fix you something to eat.
[Tires Screeching]
[Cars Crashing]
-Music-
Yea, Wooo.
Alright.
Now that'll do it for us tonight, I
want to see you back here next week.
Thank you.
Thanks everybody.
-Music-
Let's get in the backseat come one.
No.
Come on.
I don't want to get in the
backseat, let's go to a motel.
Come on.
No, come on.
Where my keys?
License and registration.
Sir.
[Knock, knock]
I'm not going to ask you again.
Look what we have here.
Lock up your wives and daughters,
Eden Jackson is back in town.
You believe the nerve of this guy.
Showing his face around here again.
Can I help you officers?
It's Mr. Officer to you
scumbag.
Yes sir.
Well, nice car you got here.
Not quite the hot stuff you used
to be huh?
No sir.
Shut up.
What are you doing back here?
Come back to pay the ex wife a
little visit?
You know, I don't think her new
husband is going to appreciate that much.
What do you think Baker?
Now what makes you think she's
going to want a loser like you anyway?
Come on get out of the car.
I said get out of the car.
On what grounds?
Grounds of loitering.
I'm sitting in my car!
Right, loitering.
Now get your convict butt out of the car.
I'm not going to ask you again.
Get outta here.
Just how stupid are you showing
your face around here again?
It's a free country.
I'll show you a free country.
Alright thats enough.
I said thats enough.
Well, you just can't keep your
mouth shut can you?
Lets go.
Watch yourself Jackson.
[Police Sirens]
-Music-
Morning Mom.
Morning son.
What time is it?
10 am.
I knew the smell would wake you.
Oh my Gosh.
Oh.
What happened to you?
I don't want to talk about it,
I'm fine ok?
You went into town, didn't you?
You got to know people are not
going to be happy to see you around.
You got to prepare yourself for that.
Mom, please I said don't worry
about it ok?
Here you uh, enjoy this. I made you eggs
the way you like them with a little milk.
Thank you.
Yea.
Mmmm.
I forgot how good food can taste.
I, I can't believe you're back.
I mean you're actually here Eden.
Happened so fast I can't
believe it myself.
Right before my very eyes I...
I just wish...
Momma.
Nothin son.
Thinking about Daddy right?
It's just too bad he couldn't
be here when you came home.
Did he suffer much before he died?
Well, it wasn't easy for him,
but he did the best he could.
He had a lot of regrets.
Things he..
He couldn't change.
Was he disappointed in me?
Oh, No. He was more worried that
he wasn't a good Father.
Well, it wasn't his fault.
I know son.
Just you know he...
He came from a long line of well...
Troubled people.
Looks like I'm following him
right along huh?
Don't you dare say that.
This is your chance.
To do something different.
It's up to you son.
Not sure where to start.
Well...
You just have to take some time,
and uh..
Just keep moving.
That's what I did when your daddy died.
I just kept living.
One day at a time.
Some nights I would...
I'd pull out empty boxes and...
Id start to pack all of his stuff.
And other nights I'd just
drink my self to sleep.
Well I'm sorry Mom.
You don't ever have to be sorry.
You just have to be ok.
Not a bad looking horse.
Got some age on him, but still
looks pretty good.
Where'd you get him?
Traded some old boy my guitar.
Is that right?
Yea, he was either going to turn
him loose or turn him into dog food,
and I couldn't let that happen.
No sir.
Hm.
I am downright ashamed the way I
let this place go.
It's not so bad.
Hm.
Well I hope you'd do me a favor
and help me put it back in order.
Yea, well I'd be happy to Mom.
It'll keep me busy while I'm
figuring some things out.
Also I got something for you.
Oh, hey Mom I'm fine, I'm
getting money in a few weeks.
Well you're going to need some until then,
so don't argue with me just take it.
And uh..
I got something else for you.
Keys to your Daddy's truck.
It may need a battery, but I bet
you it still runs pretty good.
I bet your Daddy's going to
look down and get a big chuckle.
Cause you were always so
embarrassed when he drove it.
Remember that?
Serves me right I guess, huh?
Yea it does.
Thank you Mom.
-Music-
[Engine revving]
What'd the other guy look like?
Excuse me?
Oh yeah, yeah.
I stepped on a rake.
Thought that only happened on TV.
You'd be surprised.
How can I help you?
Well I uh..
I need ten bales of alfalfa.
I think we can manage that.
Anything else?
Yea I don't know what kind of
horse feed you have,
but I need something that would
be good for an old horse.
Well we have a lot of products with
glucose amine, it's good for older horses.
Glucosa what?
Glucose amine.
It's a feed supplement.
Ok.
Have you been living in a cave?
Well as a matter of fact I have.
I'm sorry I didn't mean anything...
No, Ill take the best darn bag
of glucose amine you got.
-Music-
[Cheering]
Woo, woo!
Yeaaaa!!!
What was that?
Oh, come on Christopher pull
your head out of your...
Stop!
What?
-Music-
Yea! Thats more like it
Christopher.
Thats the way to woop their butts!
You boys are going down!
Would you sit down already.
Don't fool yourself, it's a kids
baseball game for God's sake.
Well anyway I aint watching the game.
There...
What are you looking at?
Who are you pointing at?
Right there behind the dugout.
Oh my Gosh, its Eden.
Yea.
What the hecks is he doing out of prison.
I don't know, He never told me.
Well it don't matter anyway
cause there he is,
and apparently he is a free man.
Games over.
Yea.
I'm going to go talk to him.
No, you're not.
I mean it.
Ok.
I'm going to get Chris.
Ok.
[Cheering]
What the heck is the matter with you?
What the heck is the matter with me?
What the heck is the matter with you?
You son of a gun.
Hey...
You've been home for how long
and you don't come see me?
I just got back in town man.
Oh man, I had to come hunt you down.
I can't believe they let you out.
You must have been a good boy.
Well I tried my best.
Man it's good to see you.
It's good to see you.
You are still ugly as ever.
What'd you expect.
Well maybe you'd get a little pretty.
No, no chance of that.
You aint changed a bit man.
I don't know about that.
Where you been?
Who've you seen?
Who'd you upset?
You know, I did go down by the
baseball field.
I saw Pam down there.
She with that idiot husband of hers?
Oh yeah.
Son of a gun.
Don't even think about it man.
She moved on.
Im not thinking about nothing.
Ok.
Cause there plenty of ladies
around here trust me.
I know you got to be itching for that.
So you're the one who hasn't changed.
You know I'm not going to change.
I do know that.
Listen, I appreciate you come by
to see me man.
Alright, I got to take off.
Don't make me come and hunt
you down next time.
Alright?
Alright.
I better see your face at the store, soon.
I got it.
You think you might consider
joining back up with the band?
You know, that just always seemed
to get me in trouble, ya know?
Yea I understand that.
It's a tricky deal.
Alright.
Hey, if you change your mind
about playing some music...
It's a standing offer.
Alright.
I'll catch you later.
It's good to see you brother.
I know he's in town, I seen him myself.
I thought he was in for ten years?
Well, good behavior and prison
overcrowding.
Psh, that's a load of crap.
When you murder two people.
It wasn't murder Larry, it was
vehicular homicide.
What are you defending him?
No.
I'm just saying...
Trust me, I don't think its right.
Him walking around a free man
after what he did.
Well what are we going to do about it?
I don't think I know what you mean.
See you guys.
See you boys in church Sunday.
Alright.
I'm not a big fan of Eden Jackson ok?
But if he don't do nothing wrong..
We can keep bothering him.
Ahem.
Let me ask you a question Gerry.
I mean correct me if I'm wrong but..
Didn't I have something to do
with you becoming Sheriff?
You know you did.
Yea.
Well I need a little help here, ya see?
I don't need this Eden
Jackson, this ex con, in my life.
You hear what I'm saying?
Can I get you boys anything else?
I'll tell you what sweetheart.
How about...
A slice of that delicious apple
pie, and a cup of coffee.
Sure thing Mr. Hannigan.
Oh you call me Larry, ok?
Ok.
Ok.
You understand what I'm saying here?
Whats the matter Larry, you
think that pretty young wife of yours
is just going to pack up and leave?
You watch your mouth, Baker.
I'm sorry I'm just trying...
No, you're just nothing.
I don't need this son of a
gun marching in here,
and screwing up my life.
It's not going to happen, understand?
It's not going to happen.
I'm sure between the three of
us we can figure something out.
Here you go Larry.
Wow.
Why thank you Violet.
Almost as pretty as you.
What are you looking at a bird, Dog?
You wouldn't know what to do with that.
Hey buddy, good morning.
How are you?
Big fella...
Alright.
Hello Eden.
Hmm, your uh...
You're Momma told me you picked up
a horse on your way back from prison.
Yea, I guess you can say that.
What brings you out here?
Just wanted to see you.
Could of seen me plenty over the
last 8 years, why now?
Curious I guess.
Curious.
Curious about what?
Maybe curious to see how you
made it through.
Couldn't have been easy.
Nope.
So you mad at me?
Mad at you for what?
Come on Eden you know what I'm
talking about.
You moved on, what can I say?
I had no choice.
If you say so.
I was devastated Eden, you have
no idea what I went through.
The sheets weren't even cold before
Larry Hannigan moved in my bed.
What do you expect me to do
after what happened?
It was an accident Pam.
Oh right, cheating on me was no accident.
I didn't come here to argue with you.
Yea, well why did you come?
I came to tell you something.
Well than say it.
You got something to say, say it!!
You want to tell me what a no
good piece of garbage I am,
and how I deserve all of this?
I know thats what you're thinking.
Never mind, it's no use talking to you.
You know what...
I feel sorry for you Eden, I really do.
You had everything.
You pushed it away.
-Music-
Can I get you something?
Uh, soda please.
Sure.
Hello.
Hello Dad.
How you doing?
Bout the same.
I brought you something.
Huh?
They gave me permission.
You can keep it.
It's a classic 1962 Martin.
Your pal Jake helped me pick it out.
Sounds pretty good.
It is beautiful Dad.
[Guitar strumming]
He said to say hello.
[Sigh]
Sent you a license plate with
his name on it.
That rotten son of a gun.
Well I thought it would help the
time pass here.
I don't know what to say.
Oh you don't have to say nothin,
just write some pretty music,
so I can tap my foot to it.
Alright.
Ok I will.
Hi.
Hello.
Hi.
I thought that was you over here.
I hope I'm not bothering.
No, not at all.
I just came by to listen to my
old buddy play some music.
They're really good.
Yea, yea they are.
Why don't you have a seat.
Sure.
I'll sit down for a sec.
I um...
I really just wanted to apologize
for what I said the other day.
I had no idea.
No worries, it is what it is ya know?
I'm Eden Jackson by the way.
Shelly.
Nice to meet you Shelly.
Likewise.
So uh..
How long have you worked down at
the feed store.
Well actually, I bought it about
three years ago.
Really?
Good for you.
Yea, I enjoy it.
Ive always had a thing for
taking care of animals.
Is that right?
Yea.
I thought Id be a vet, but it
didn't really work out.
You know what they say it's
never too late.
Well, I don't want to intrude.
I just want to apologize.
Tell your friend I think he's really good.
Yea, I'll tell him.
I'm sure I'll see you around, sometime.
And you know, if you need
anything for your horse, whatever...
You know where I am.
I do.
Um...
Look Eden, I don't want to...
Put my foot in my mouth again but...
I heard that you might be
looking for work,
and I could actually use a lot
of help down at the feed store.
Well that's very kind of you Shelly,
but I will find something somewhere.
Well I'm not asking to be kind.
I could really use the help.
So, think about it.
I will.
Ok.
What the hell are you doing seeing him?
How did you know?
It's a small town Pam,
haven't you noticed.
News travels fast.
You know not only is he an ex
con, but he's your ex husband.
I mean what did you think
you'd accomplish by seeing him?
I don't know.
You don't know?
What kind of answer is that?
You still have feelings for him,
is that what this is?
How dare you say that to me.
Well why'd you go see him?
You know why I saw him.
Well, why didn't you tell me?
I saw him for Christopher.
I'm Christopher's father, you don't talk
to anyone about my son unless I know.
Do you really think that this is
something we could keep from Eden?
Scratch Eden, I was a father to
that kid for 8 years.
I know, I'm not denying that.
But you and I both know you've
always wanted something back.
I mean he doesn't even call
you Dad for heavens sake,
is that a little boys fault?
You hardly touch him, you never
tell him that you love him.
I understand that he didn't
come from you...
Ok.
You made your point.
I got it...
I got it.
Theres no sense in making a big
deal out of this.
You know, I doubt Eden will want
anything to do with him anyway.
Well, what if he does?
How are we going to include Eden
into our lives?
I don't know.
I mean how is that going to work?
I don't know, I thought we
would just figure it out!
Oh we'd just figure it out?
You think the world works like that?
I don't want you to see him anymore.
Christopher doesn't need this
type of garbage in his life.
You don't know what's best
for Christopher.
No.
Don't do this Pam.
I'm warning you.
You're going to be sorry.
Don't you dare threaten me.
Hey, look who finally made it.
Yea finally.
What brings you into town?
Looking to stir up some trouble?
Maybe.
Good, I'm into that.
That's what I hear.
Ya know, I was down at Joe's
the other night.
I heard you guys playing, you
sounded good.
Well shoot man, I didn't even see you.
Who you hiding from anyway?
I'm not hiding, just keeping a
low profile.
Alright.
Hey you uh..
You got a decent acoustic in here?
You can give me for a good price.
Yea I got something for ya.
What happened to the uh..
The Martin your old man got ya?
Oh it's a long story.
Alright.
Well check this out.
It's used, comes from Vietnam
or some freakin' place but uh...
Sounds pretty nice.
[Guitar Strumming]
Good, I'll take it.
Good, take it then.
No, I'm not going to take it.
Either I pay for it or it stays here.
You stubborn son of a gun, 100 bucks.
Alright.
And I'll throw in this beautiful case.
Ok, you got it.
Thank you.
Here you go.
You know Jake there is one more thing
I wanted to ask you if you don't mind.
Shoot.
Well these are some, some songs
I wrote while I was locked up.
I was wondering if you would
just take a look at them,
and let me know what you think.
Alright man.
Cant be worse than the crap I write.
Alright, well I appreciate it.
Alright.
Ok, Thank you.
It was good to see you.
Good to see you man.
Don't be a stranger.
I won't, I won't.
Bring lunch next time huh.
You got it.
[Guitar strumming]
It's nice to have music in the
house again.
You think I made a mistake
coming back here?
I don't think so.
Where else were you going to go?
This is home.
Yea I know, but I was
just thinking it might
have been easier to
start over somewhere else.
Ya know?
That's up to you.
Running away is never the answer.
I'm not running, I just want a fair shake.
Oh no.
What in the world is he doing here?
I don't know, but I will take care of it.
No...
I said go in the house.
I'll handle it.
Can I do something for you Larry?
Ahem, I think you've done
enough, haven't ya?
I don't know what you're talking about.
Well sure you do Eden.
What do you want?
Don't play dumb with me Jackson.
I want you to stay out of my
business, understand?
All do respect Larry, but I don't know
what the heck you're talking about,
and I suggest you get a little more
clear, or get the heck off my property.
Oh really?
Or what?
Get out of my face.
Come on Eden, take swing right here.
Come on big shot.
[Laughter]
I knew you wouldn't do it.
Stay the heck away from my
family, you understand?
Get back in the truck, and you
go on your way.
I mean it Larry.
Wow, that's a pretty heavy
shotgun you got there Beth.
Oh I get it now, Momma fights
your battles for ya.
That makes sense.
Go on now get, I mean it.
Yes ma'am, obviously you're the
one wearing the pants around here.
You know I raised that kid for 8 years.
Doesn't matter who's blood he
is, he belongs to me understand?
You stay away from my family.
You've been warned.
I wasn't going to say anything but I...
I had a pretty good idea.
I saw that boy once in town and...
I knew he had to belong to you.
You should've said something to me.
It wasn't my place Eden.
I figured if it was meant to be...
You would find out sooner or later.
So...
What are you going to do?
Nothing.
How they treating ya?
It's not so bad.
Plenty of books to read.
Guitar helps keep me sane.
Well thats good.
It's pretty lonely.
How did it get to this?
Seems like you've been here so long.
Well I'll be out before you know it.
It just aint right.
Kid makes a mistake and they
lock him up like an animal.
I don't know why this happened but it did.
And I'm not going to spend more
time trying to answer that question.
But I would like you to promise
me one thing...
Whats that?
Whatever you do, when you get
out of here, and you will...
You do your best to leave it behind ya.
Cause if you don't its going
to eat you up,
and you aint going to be no good
for nobody.
Remember that time I took you
hunting, you were in high school,
and we went up to hells canyon?
Yea.
You shot a buck, and I went on
ahead to find that deer I wounded.
I told you to follow that ridge all the
way back and you'd get to the camp.
You remember that?
Yea, how could I forget.
Well you knew better, you went off down
through that canyon darn near killed ya.
Found you the next day scared, beat silly.
I figured if getting lost didn't
kill me than you surely would.
Yea.
Well I aint one to pray, but I
did that night.
You did?
I did.
Well, I'm going to tell you
now what I told you then.
You get on top of that ridge and
you follow it right out of here.
And you try real hard to find
something real good in all this mess,
and more importantly...
the good in yourself.
I couldn't do that myself.
What do you mean, you did fine.
I didn't do fine.
I wasted a lot of precious time.
I lost sight in what was
important in life.
Huh.
But the time has passed now and I
don't have time to think about that.
Anymore.
But you can...
Dad, you're talking like you're not
going to see me when I get out of here.
Eden my health hasn't been so good lately.
Doctors think I should go down
to Salt Lake for more testing,
but it don't look good.
What?
What are you talking about?
No.
No.
You'll be fine, Dad you are as
strong as an ox.
This old ox is on its last legs.
No don't say that you are a
fighter, you got to fight this.
Visiting hours are over, wrap it up.
-Music-
Hey.
Don't you have people to do that?
You'd be surprised how hard it
is to find good help these days.
Is that right?
If you know anybody with a strong back who
likes long hours and
hard work let me know.
Well you know what, I might know
just the guy.
-Music-
Hey Shelly.
Hey.
How was your day?
It was good.
Feels good to work, ya know?
Listen I uh..
I want to thank you for giving
me this job.
Like I said I really needed the help.
I know, but not everyone in this
town would give me that chance.
I never really was too concerned
about what other people think.
You know you might take some heat for it.
Ill deal with it.
Ok.
So how did you end up in this
one horse town anyway?
Well, thats kind of a long story.
You really want to know?
I was living in Salt Lake.
And...
I decided that I needed to make a change,
and I took off one morning to visit a
friend in Boise and I made a wrong turn,
and I ended up here.
I thought you said it was a long story?
Well...
I gave you the short version.
I see.
But it um..
It just felt right.
Ya know?
And hey with a name like Soda
Springs I thought...
It must be a pretty good place to live.
Hm, so much for your woman's intuition.
It's not that bad.
You know I've actually grown
to love it here.
Well, what made you want to
leave Salt Lake?
Typical story.
My husband decided that he
needed the younger version.
I won't bore you with those details.
I'm sorry about that.
Ok.
It was difficult for a while,
but I'm getting there.
That's good.
What about you?
Whats it like being back home?
It's different.
I bet.
You know why I went away don't you?
It's a small town.
Yea.
And you're ok with it?
I gave you a job didn't I?
Yes you did, and I appreciate it.
Well it was my pleasure.
See you tomorrow.
Yea.
And you know for what it's
worth, your ex husband...
He should have his head examined.
Goodnight.
Goodnight.
Alright is that going to do it?
That'll do it.
Ok.
I think you're going to be
happy with this one.
That is $31.79.
32...
Ok out of 32.
Alright Kirk, 21 cents is your change.
You take care.
Thank you, say hi to your mother too.
I'll do that.
Hi Eden, how are you?
I'm ok.
You?
I'm good.
Heard you were working here.
Yea.
Got to pay the bills.
These your kids?
Yea these are them.
Ive got my hands full.
They are cute kids.
Thanks.
Uh...
That's um..
That's $16.95 please.
20?
5 makes 17, 18, 19 and 20.
It's good to see you.
Good to see you.
Take care.
I will.
Hello?
Hello there.
How are you ladies today?
Ok is that going to be it?
Eden Jackson, working for a living.
Got to admit, looks pretty good on you.
Well thank you.
Listen Eden...
I just want you to know that when I
came by your house the other day...
I had every intention telling
you about your son.
Look I know this is a whole lot
for you to take right now but...
I was wondering if maybe you'd
want to meet Christopher?
Why don't you just come over and say hi?
He's here now?
I don't know Pam.
Look Eden I'm not trying to
put you on the spot,
but Larry is at work and it could be a
good time for you to at least meet him.
What do I say?
I'm sure you'll figure it out.
Come on.
Hey Chris honey...
I want you to meet somebody.
Hi Mr. Eden.
Hi Chris, It's nice to meet you.
It's nice to meet you too.
Is that your truck.
Yea that's my truck.
It could use a coat a paint couldn't it?
I like it.
Well thank you.
You know I saw you play in a
baseball game the other day.
Really?
Yea.
You are really good.
I've hit 6 home runs so far.
6 home runs?
That is incredible.
Do you play baseball?
You know I used to.
A long time ago.
You know, I was a falcon just like you.
Really?
Yea.
Had a hat just like yours.
You did?
Yea.
Only mine, it was all worn out
cause I never took it off.
My mom thought it was
permanently attached to my head.
I slept with mine on once.
Did you go to my school?
Yea.
Valleyview Elementary right?
Yea.
Do you still live here?
You know I just moved back.
We got to get going ok.
Why don't you say goodbye and
meet mommy in the car ok?
Goodbye Mr. Eden.
Goodbye Chris.
Nice to meet you Chris.
Nice to meet you too.
You ok?
Yea.
I just really wanted you to meet him.
Thank you.
You did good Eden.
Look what I found.
-Music-
Knock Knock
Hey Eden.
Hey.
How was the day?
Not bad.
That's good.
So um, was there something you
wanted to ask me?
Why would you think that?
I don't know because you're
acting strange.
Well you know...
I was wondering uh, I know you
like to ride,
and I just thought...
You know, I know some good
places just outside of town.
Maybe we can take off one of
these days and ride.
I would like that.
Very much.
Great.
Uhh, how about Sunday?
Sunday would be perfect.
Alright, great.
Goodnight.
Goodnight.
-Music-
I like this.
What's that?
Being here... with you.
I agree.
-Music-
Larry.
What do you want?
I'd just like to talk to you for a minute.
I aint got nothing to say to you.
I thought we might be able to
work this out man to man.
Listen.
There aint nothing to work out here.
I told you to stay away from my family.
Thats all you need to know.
I don't want to get in the way
of you and your family, I'd just...
I'd like a chance to come and see
Chris once in a while and maybe...
Take him to a game or...
You just don't get it do you,
you know what...
Call the cops and tell them to
come down here.
Yea.
What?
What?
Well that's right get back in
that fancy truck of yours.
Run back to mommy, she'll protect you.
Didn't go so well?
What's it matter anyway, I'm
not cut out to be a Dad.
Who says?
I say.
Eden...
Shelly look..
I appreciate everything I really do,
but what do I have to offer this kid huh?
He's better off right where he is.
Come on you really think that?
Yea.
I probably just screw him up anyway,
and then he'd just be another
one in a long line of screw ups.
So why don't you be the one to
change things?
Look Eden I don't know what
you're afraid of.
But I really think that
Christopher would be
a lucky boy to have
you a part of his life.
-Music-
You think this is a good idea?
Probably not.
Larry at work?
Yea.
He's going to have to come to
terms with it somehow right.
Chris knows your his dad.
Did you tell him?
He just figured it out on his own.
Kids just pick up on things.
How does he feel about it?
He hasn't said anything, but...
I know my kid.
He's thrilled.
I just don't know why you didn't
say something to me before...
Eden, it would have only made
things worse for you.
I honestly thought that I was doing
the right thing by not telling you.
Larry's not going to like this one bit.
I know.
Of all the people you could've
gotten involved with...
Eden, just stop. Don't start.
He was there for us when you
weren't, like it or not.
How does he treat Chris?
He's fine.
He tried, ya know?
He's never been mean to him or
anything but...
There was just something missing.
It's hard to explain.
As a mom, it kind of breaks your
heart sometimes.
What about you?
Are you happy?
Depends what you define as being happy.
For the most part yea.
I guess I'm happy.
But there is always that one
part of me that will wonder
what things would of been like, ya know?
Yea.
Hey Mr. Eden, can you come hit
us some ground balls please?
Yea Mr. Eden can you come help me
out and hit some ground balls please,
I'd sure appreciate it.
We'll always have a bond.
Absolutely.
[Sigh]
-Music-
Hello ladies.
Hey.
Let's go for a ride.
Man, I don't have time.
Get in the truck and shut up, come on.
This better be good man.
Oh, it's going to be good.
What are you up to you crazy red neck?
Crazy red neck you know it.
YEEEEEEHHAWWWW!
Got something for you.
Whats that?
Me and the boys recorded one of
your songs, listen up.
-Music-
Right here, right here.
Have you ever heard such a sweet
voice in all your life right there man!
Ahh, I sing that good.
It's good.
It's a good song.
You did good.
You did good.
Yeaaa.
Do I really sound this good in person?
Thanks man.
Alright man.
Thank you.
See ya.
See ya.
Excuse me, can you help me with this?
What's the matter.
Well this stupid piece of junk
won't start.
You have gas in it?
Please.
Alright, hop in and turn the ignition.
Alright that's good, that's good.
Well it's either your battery,
or your alternator.
Darn, I'm going to be late for work again.
Can you give me a ride to the diner.
Please.
Uh...
Ok, I got 5 minutes so let's go come on.
My names Eden by the way.
I know who you are.
Is that right?
Yea.
Used to have quite the
reputation around here.
I heard that you're pretty fun
to party with.
That was a long time ago.
Don't give me that.
I'm sure you still have it in you.
A nice looking guy like you.
Quite the flirt aren't you?
Ill tell you what...
You keep driving through town,
and I'll give you more than
flirting, much more.
Thought you were late for work.
It's no big deal.
So, are you up for it?
I'm flattered, but that can't happen.
[Police Siren]
What are you doing!?
Get off me!
Ahh!
Stop, out of the car Jackson.
Come on.
You just couldn't help it could ya?
-Music-
[Phone ringing]
Hello?
Good.
-Music-
Someone here to see you Jackson.
Alright you got 2 minutes.
I'm sorry Shelly.
For what?
I don't know, involving you I guess.
It wasn't like they said it was.
Why was she in your car Eden?
She needed a ride Shelly, I just...
I wasn't thinking, I should
have seen it coming.
What do we do?
I don't know.
I'll call an attorney in the morning.
Thank you.
Buenes noche senorita.
I know the truth.
[Kncok Knock]
Hi Sonya.
Look, I'm really sorry to
bother you this late,
but I really need to talk to you
about something.
Go ahead Sonya, tell them what
you told me.
Well, we...
We were both at the bar that night,
and I guess one thing led to another.
Eden didn't want to leave, but
I told him I was ok to drive.
And uh...
So we were heading to the motel
and he tried to get in the drivers seat,
but I pushed him back and I got
in front of the wheel,
and we started heading out.
Peter Still was there tonight.
Remember Peter Still, he tried to
get up on stage with you that one time,
remember, and he was there tonight again.
And he was so drunk he threw up,
so they had to kick him out.
Where the hell are we?
Where we going?
Eden, are you listening to me?
Eden?
Eden...
Woah.
Are you passed out?
No, I'm fine, I'm good don't worry.
Just drive.
Eden...
Fell asleep, and I was trying to
wake him up.
As soon as I looked away I
looked back at the road...
[Cars Crashing]
Are you ok Eden?
Oh my god, this can't happen.
I can't...
Eden I have babies at home I
can't go to jail, I have babies at home.
This is an accident, We'll be fine.
I'm drunk, it's drunk driving.
Oh my God, Eden we can't stay here.
We have to go Eden, we can't
be here when the police get's here.
No, no.
Oh my God Eden, they're dead.
They're not dead, listen!
Listen to me.
Theres a road, theres a road
just take it and run.
Run!
Run!
Sonya...
I want you to get up from that chair,
I want you get out of this office,
and I never want you to breathe a word of
this to another living soul you understand?
What about...
Don't worry, Ill...
Fix it.
Got enough damage done already.
I'll go get Eden.
Thank you.
I'll uh...
Leave you two alone.
Eden.
I'm sorry.
Really.
What's going on?
Doesn't matter.
Everything is ok.
Can you forgive me?
For what?
If I doubted you.
-Music-
Larry.
You and me are going to have a talk.
You come in my house...
Right now.
Oh my teeth!
That's a whole ridge you just
knocked loose.
What the heck are you doing Griggs?
Useless.
Good to see you Larry.
Pam.
Hey Eden.
How are you?
I'm good.
That's good.
How about Larry?
Larry's uh...
Larry's ok.
He'll get there.
What did you say to him?
Eden.
Well I just...
I thanked him for being there all
those years for you and Chris and...
He just worked it out.
Christopher!
You ready to go buddy?
Yea.
Huh?
Yea.
See ya Pam.
Who are these two handsome men?
Hi mom.
Hi.
Mom this is Christopher.
Christopher this is Beth.
Very nice to meet you.
Is it ok if I just call you Grandma?
Oh yes I will like that very much.
Would you like me to show you around?
There are so many things to
explore around here.
Yea.
Ok, you come along with me then.
-Music-
Alright, Alright!
That was written by an old
friend of mine, Eden Jackson.
How'd you like it?
[Cheering]
How'd you like it?
Yea?
Well if you liked that, then you
might like this.
We have a very special guest
musician tonight.
Eden Jackson everybody, come on!
Wish me luck.
Good luck.
And..
That's for you.
Where'd you get this?
Some old man came in to the
store and said it belonged to you.
Youre amazing.
Well Jay, thank you very much for letting
me up here tonight I really appreciate it.
It's been a long time.
This is a song called "Starting with You'",
and it's written for a very
special friend of mine.
Her name is Shelly, and she's
sitting right over there.
[Song Lyrics]
Turn my life around.
Help me get my feet back on the ground.
Took me for what I am.
Haven't always felt like much of a man.
Know Ive done some things I'm
not proud of,
but you've given me another chance
with your loveeee.
Starting with you,
Im going to make you this promise.
I will always be faithful and honest.
Take me out of the dark,
straight to your heart,
and there aint nothing I can't do.
Cause I'm starting with you.
Never asked about my past.
You just smiled and said now
don't look back.
You held me in your arms.
It's the first time I felt safe and warm.
I believe now things are now
only gonna get better.
I got a brand new way of looking at life,
I can see foreverrrrrr.
Starting with you,
Im going to make you this promise.
I will always be faithful and honest.
Take me out of the dark,
straight to your heart,
and there aint nothing I can't do.
Cause I'm starting with you.
Starting with you.
I'm starting with you.
[Cheers]
Welcome home brother.
-Music-