When Hope Calls (2019) s02e05 Episode Script

1
(NARRATOR): Previously
on When Hope Calls.
Um
Hate to see you have an accident.
- Thank you.
- Any time.
I wanna stay and help out.
What about your law practice?
I can see clients in Brookfield.
Nora has decided to stay
and help out around here.
If that's okay with all of you.
(CHILDREN): Yay!
- Then I struck gold.
- Gold?
(CHUCKLING): It was the motherload.
I'm rich.
What have you heard
about the Lawrence Ranch?
Is it going up for sale?
All I know is Tess has her eye on it.
(GENTLE THEME MUSIC)
(FORK CLANGING)
- (PLAYFUL MUSIC)
- Who wants seconds?
You don't like my hotcakes?
I'm still full from dinner last night.
Yeah me too.
Miss Eleanor's fried chicken
is the best I've ever had.
- It was so good.
- Where is Miss Eleanor?
She had to go to town
to get some groceries.
But you can all put your minds at ease,
she'll be making dinner again.
Do we have to finish
everything on our plates?
You can go out and play.
(CHILDREN CHUCKLING, DISHES CLANGING)
(JOYFUL MUSIC)
Are you okay, sweetheart?
(GASPING): Oh.
I, uh, didn't realize we had arrived.
Wonder why the driver didn't tell me.
Well, after a long ride,
sometimes the driver has more
pressing concerns to attend to.
- Maggie Parsons.
- Hannah Lawrence.
Any relationship to Ray Lawrence?
He was my uncle.
- My condolences.
- Thank you.
Well, if you have any
maladies while you're here,
I run the infirmary.
- I'll keep that in mind.
- Nice to meet you.
It's nice to meet you.
(FOOTSTEPS APPROACHING)
Need a room?
No, actually, I need a telephone.
Oh, unfortunately, the nearest
one's in the city of Clearwater.
But we do have a telegraph office
right across the street though.
Does your telegraph operator
deliver messages to the ranches?
Uh, no, no. Ruth pretty
much sticks to town.
That changes things. I
guess I will take a room.
Oh, wonderful. Your
your name, please.
Hannah Lawrence.
(INCREDULOUSLY): You're Ray's niece.
I-I really am very sorry for your loss.
We all loved Ray Lawrence.
Thank you.
(CHUCKLING): I-I remember you.
You were this happy, energetic,
moppy-haired little girl.
That was what, uh
- About 17 years ago.
- 17 years. Huh, long time.
(CHUCKLING)
Well, I'll put you in
room five. There you are.
- Great. Thank you.
- You're welcome.
(PLAYFUL MUSIC)
(MUTTERING): I'll get that
(GRUNTING)
My uncle's foreman will
be meeting me here shortly.
- Wyatt?
- That's right.
Well, I'll let him know you've arrived.
Great. Thank you.
Just straight up and around the corner.
Great
(JOYFUL MUSIC, CHILDREN LAUGHING)
Legally, everything's in order.
You've met the requirements,
having spent $100 a year
prospecting on the land
for the last five years.
So, is it officially mine?
Not until the government
returns the paperwork I filed.
- How long is that gonna take?
- I'm not sure.
(SIGHING): Bureaucracy.
It's the one thing that all
countries have in common.
Until we get the official paperwork,
my suggestion is you not
mention this gold find to anyone.
Why?
You don't want someone
contesting your ownership.
Or worse yet,
sneaking on your land
to mine it for gold.
- Mum's the word.
- (DISHES CLATTERING)
(FOOTSTEPS APPROACHING)
- (CLICKING TONGUE)
- Good morning, Eleanor.
Maggie, Sam. How are you?
I've gotta say, we're doing pretty well.
Good to hear.
Um, shall I make us all a cup of tea?
I just got some treats from Debbie's.
Actually, we have plans, if
you're still free for lunch?
Another time would be lovely.
- I'll be checking in with you.
- Of course.
This came for Lillian.
It's from the Mountie's
office in Clearwater.
There's a child ready to be
transferred to the orphanage.
Can you go pick her up?
I can
but there might be a problem.
What?
Well, the Mounties might
not release the child to me.
The record doesn't list me as
a caretaker here in New Hope.
When Lillian arrives in London
perhaps we can get her to
send the proper documentation.
That's not gonna help
the child in Clearwater
right now.
(HOPEFUL MUSIC)
(CURTIS): Always a beautiful sight.
That it is.
You checked the fencing
in the east pasture?
- Yes ma'am. All mended.
- Good.
You know, you keep growing this herd,
we're not gonna have enough pasture land
to feed all these cattle.
Yeah, that's why we need more.
Pasture land?
And some's recently come available.
You plannin' on bidding
on the Lawrence Ranch?
(JOYFUL MUSIC)
Whoa!
(INDISTINCT CHATTER)
Wyatt!
- How's it going, Ronnie?
- Good, good.
- Oh, uh, Hannah Lawrence is
- No need.
Right. Coffee black? Extra strong?
- Not today.
- Okay.
(UTENSILS CLANGING)
You must be Miss Lawrence.
You must be Mr. Parker.
Nice to meet you, have a seat.
I brought the wagon. We should
head out before it gets dark.
I'm not going to the ranch today.
Why not?
Well, I have to stay close
to the telegraph office.
Then why I am here?
Obviously, I made these
plans before knowing
there wasn't a telephone in town.
How is that obvious?
Still, we can make
good use of your time.
I have lots of questions.
And I have your uncle's
ranch to run, so
Promise we won't be long.
Miss Lawrence,
I just received this telegram
back from a Francoise Denault.
Thank you. I'll just be one moment.
(PLAYFUL MUSIC, SIGHING)
Please send the following response.
"Francoise, I've arrived
in Brookfield. Stop.
Auction for my uncle's ranch
will be in a few days. Stop.
In the meantime,
we do not want the work on my
new boutique to stop. Stop."
Oh, and that second stop is a period?
Threaten the builder with legal action
if he tries to hold us up.
You know I do charge by the word?
- Not a problem.
- (WYATT SIGHING)
"If a telephone
conversation is required,
I can always ride out to the
city of Clearwater. Stop."
Thank you so much, Ruth. Mr. Parker?
Where did he go?
Did you know Ray Lawrence?
Not well, he rarely came into town.
Sounds like she's selling
his ranch at auction.
What are you thinking?
I'm wondering what it'd
be like to own a ranch.
Well, the world's about
to become your oyster,
so you could own a ranch
if you wanted to, but
But what?
Well, what do you
know about running one?
Not a thing yet.
(CHUCKLING)
(PEACEFUL MUSIC)
(WOOD SPLITTING)
(CLEARING THROAT): Good
afternoon, Mountie Fletcher.
Good afternoon. (EXHALES)
I'm afraid I only know
you by your first name.
Is it Miss ? Mrs ?
It's Miss Anderson, but
you can call me Nora.
Call me, Michael. What can I do for you?
Are you going to be staying
on as the town Constable?
Temporarily. Till Gabriel comes back.
I was hoping that you'd be so kind
as to join me to Clearwater tomorrow.
Because ?
There's an orphan at the
juvenile facilities there.
I might have difficulties
getting her released to my care.
It would be helpful if you
were there to vouch for me.
Helpful is in my job description.
Road trip sounds great.
Thank you Michael.
9 a.m.?
Sure Nora.
(CHUCKLING)
(WOOD SPLITTING)
(CHILDREN LAUGHING)
I wish you were bringing back a boy.
Then he could be on my team.
Yeah, now the girls will outnumber us!
I'm sure she'll be very nice,
but it's time to clean up.
Boys?
Boys, come on. Put your pillows away.
(LAUGHING CONTINUES)
Boys.
(SUDDEN CLAPPING)
Stop.
Did you hear, Miss Nora?
It's time to put the pillows away
and tidy up before dinner.
Okay, Miss Eleanor.
Thank you.
(JOYFUL MUSIC)
Boys can be challenging.
(DISHES CLANGING)
Apparently, not for you.
I've been doing this a long time.
(SIGHING): Lillian
and Grace were orphans.
They could relate to these children.
You bring a lot of
experience. What do I bring?
(TENDER MUSIC)
The fact that you question yourself.
What do you mean?
The fact that you question
yourself means that you care.
(OBJECTS CLANGING)
And that is exactly what
these children need right now.
(CHUCKLING)
(METALLIC CLANGING, CHILDREN LAUGHING)
(JOYFUL MUSIC)
Are we ready to order?
Yes, I'll have these what's this?
Ronnie. Can I get a coffee to go?
I was just in the middle
I'll grab it real quick.
I'm sorry, but didn't you see
I was in the middle of ordering?
I thought you were tending
to your fancy getup.
- I was doing both.
- Ah, well, he'll be right back.
The way some people just
can't hold their horses.
Some people act like they own the place.
Some people actually do.
Well, half of it, anyway.
- Here you go, Tess.
- Thank you.
You have a good day.
You see anything you like?
Lots.
Since when do you buy from a catalogue?
There's more to this world
than the general store, Ben.
(LAUGHING)
No offense.
(PLAYFUL MUSIC)
Can I borrow this for a minute?
- Sure.
- Thanks.
Maggie. You like this dress?
Yeah, it's beautiful.
I could order it for you.
I appreciate the thought,
but you heard Nora.
Nobody should know
you're coming into money.
It's just a dress.
Now is not the time to
start spending your gold.
Gold ? What gold?
(HESITANTLY): That's just an expression.
Means he shouldn't
be wasting his time
Looking at things I can't afford.
Hmm. Never heard that expression before.
(QUIETLY): No buying stuff.
(SIGHING): You're right.
But I can be planning what to buy.
Excuse me.
Hey, Tess. Can I have a word?
Yeah, sure.
I was wondering if you might
have a job opening at the ranch?
Maybe, what kind of ranch
hand experience you got?
None.
Ranch life is hard and I
don't have time to teach you.
It can't be harder than breaking rock,
which I've been doing
most of my adult life.
You've got the body, I'm just
not sure you got the will.
(WATER JUG SLOSHING)
- Okay, I'll tell you what.
- (TESS SIGHING)
I'll work for free for one week.
If I don't prove myself, don't hire me.
(CHUCKLING): Deal.
Great.
Lucy's working the south pasture today,
but my ranch hand, Curtis,
will be expecting you.
(CLICKS TONGUE): I am getting
a taste of the ranch life.
You won't find that in a catalogue.
Right on time.
- You ready?
- Yup.
(SIGHING): Let's
see I have our lunch.
Assume we don't pass any
eating establishments.
Water, I have my briefcase
An extra meal, if we get delayed.
We'll only be gone a few hours.
I believe in being
prepared for the unexpected.
I can see that. (GRUNTING)
Shall we?
Oh, you want the reins.
Is that okay?
It's your wagon.
(CLICKING TONGUE)
(WAGON CLATTERING)
(PLAYFUL MUSIC)
(HANNAH SIGHING)
Excuse me. Do you have a
horse and wagon for hire?
I'm sorry, everything I have is out.
You don't have anything?
- Well, I do have something.
- Great.
But it's not exactly a horse.
And it's not exactly a wagon.
(WAGON CLATTERING)
How long you've been
working at the orphanage?
Uh, I've been in town
for just over a week.
Lillian's my niece and I'm helping out
while she's in London
to be with her sister.
What do you do otherwise?
I'm a lawyer. I
recently left my practice
and relocated from San Francisco.
What kind of law you
practice in San Francisco?
All kinds, including some defense work.
Ah, so you've represented guilty people.
Not everyone who's been
charged with a crime is guilty.
People I arrest are.
Always?
Almost always.
Almost isn't always.
Is what you do gratifying?
You mean what I did?
So I guess the answer's no.
Do you treat every conversation
like an interrogation?
Me? What about "almost isn't always"?
- (NORA SIGHING)
- Talk about interrogating.
One, that's not a word.
And two, maybe we should take a break
from saying any words right now.
Fine.
(NORA SCOFFING)
(BIRDS CHIRPING, LIGHT GUITAR MUSIC)
Oh, she's a beauty.
Yeah, she is.
Some say she's the fastest
horse in the valley.
Possible.
Or maybe she just has the best rider?
(CHUCKLING): Also possible.
(LAUGHING)
To what do I owe the pleasure, Tess?
(SIGHING): I'm gonna be
straight with you, Wyatt.
I'm hoping to buy this ranch.
Well, I expect you're not alone in that.
Oh, I bet.
Prime bottomland, valley's
best access to fresh water.
I suspect you're right.
Well, you can bid at the
auction like everyone else.
What if your best offer
came before the auction?
Come on, you know me, Wyatt.
I'd do right by the herd.
Carry on how Ray'd want.
And of course, I'd want
you to run these pastures.
Well, that won't be my decision, Tess.
(WAGON APPROACHING)
It'll be hers.
(DONKEY BRAYING)
- Whoa.
- (DONKEY BRAYING)
(PLAYFUL MUSIC)
(SCOFFING): Come on, Wyatt.
Look at her, she looks
like she could use
all the good advice she could get.
And I'm hoping you give it to her.
Tess Stewart.
- Hannah Lawrence.
- (TESS SIGHING)
I, uh, yeah, I wanna apologize
if we got off on the wrong
foot yesterday. My fault.
- A Stewart?
- Yeah.
I remember you and your husband
had a small ranch.
Well, it's much bigger now.
Unfortunately, my husband
passed several years ago.
I just want to say
how sorry I am about Ray.
- He was a good friend.
- Thank you.
Well, I best be getting back.
Anything you could do to
help would be appreciated.
(SIGHING): You disappeared yesterday.
Yeah, well, you seemed busy,
and like I said, I had work to do.
I should get settled.
(JOYFUL MUSIC)
(PLAYFUL MUSIC)
Hello!
- Curtis, is it?
- Yeah.
I'm Sam. Sam Tremblay.
Tess told me I should report to you?
(GRUNTING): Yeah. Heard about you.
You're the one up and decided
to become a ranch hand.
That's right.
(SIGHING): Sure you know what
you're getting yourself into?
I aim to find out.
Okay, well, let's get started
by repairing this corral.
Some of these posts have come loose.
Let's see what you're made of, Sam.
Got it. (SIGHING)
(WAGON CLATTERING, BIRDS CHIRPING)
Whoa.
(PEACEFUL MUSIC)
I'll take him to the stream.
I'll set up lunch.
(GRUNTING)
We can eat in the wagon.
You know what? I'm
gonna stretch my legs.
I'm gonna set up in the field.
Suit yourself.
(SIGHING)
You know? Not everyone of
my clients was a bad person.
Sure. Whatever you say.
(HUFFING)
(SNAKE RATTLING, MENACING MUSIC)
(GASPING)
Don't move!
Watch out!
(INTENSE MUSIC)
Oh, god! (SHRIEKING)
(BREATHING HEAVILY)
Thank you.
Maybe next time we
both eat in the wagon?
(CALM MUSIC)
(SIGHING)
Alright, boss.
Ambrose is putting out the salt licks.
Okay.
Oh, Miss Lawrence,
this is Fenton, one of our ranch hands.
Pleased to meet you. (SIGHS)
What's going on?
I wanna go see him.
(JOYFUL MUSIC)
(CLICKING TONGUE)
So, what made you want
to become a Mountie?
Wanted to help people.
What made you want to become a lawyer?
Believe it or not, same reason.
So, how's all that legal training
working out for you at the orphanage?
Some of my organizational
skills come into play,
but the truth is
I'm a work in progress.
Still, it's worth it.
I bet. (GROANING)
What's that?
Nothing
Did the snake do that?
It's just a small bite.
From a rattlesnake!
Through the pants. Not a lot of venom.
Okay. We need to get the venom out,
go see a doctor, do something!
I'll be okay.
- You don't know that.
- I do. Been bit before.
- How many times?
- Three? This makes four?
I've developed a tolerance.
When I was younger,
I saw a man die from a rattlesnake bite.
It's important I remain
calm. Slows the venom.
You talking about death
is counterproductive.
So is not seeing a doctor!
(SIGHING): I'll have a
rough go, but it'll pass.
(GROANING, SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC)
Not bad.
(GRUNTING): Turns out
fixing things is the same
whether you're in town or on a ranch.
You were prospecting
before this. You quit that?
No, no. Just considering my options.
Mm-hmm.
Hey, how do you like the ranch life?
Me?
Grew up on the ranch. That's all I know.
There's lots to love.
I suppose. If you don't
mind a lot of hard work.
No. Being outdoors,
taking what you can from the land.
There are similarities to prospecting.
Differences too.
It'd be great to sit out here
on my porch after a long day
and take it all in.
Here's a tip. If you wanna
last here on the Stewart Ranch,
I'd suggest a little less dreaming.
Lot more working.
(SIGHING)
Yes, sir
(PEACEFUL MUSIC, SIGHING)
When's the last time
you were on a horse?
My last summer here. 17 years ago.
Your uncle Ray always talked about you.
He did?
Yeah. All those summers you spent here.
He was always meaning to
visit you in St. Louis.
I was meaning to come back and see him.
(HORSE BLOWING)
Well, unfortunately,
time waits for no man.
Or woman.
Still, he always
appreciated your letters.
(BIRD CHIRPING)
He left the gate open all night,
now half his cattle are missing,
so if you could go check
on that for me, huh?
(CLEARING THROAT): Hello.
Well, if it isn't Michael Fletcher.
- How're you doing, Jim?
- Not bad. Not bad at all.
So what brings you to Clearwater?
I'm here with Miss Anderson.
It's about New Hope
Orphanage in Brookfield.
I'm a lawyer with an
office here in Clearwater.
I understand that you're
holding a 15-year-old child
by the name of Jenny in your
juvenile detention facility.
Is she being charged?
Well, she stole a hunk of cheese,
but the grocer isn't
pressing any charges.
Record shows she ran away from
the Hamilton Charitable Home
earlier this year.
As you can see on this telegram,
the Children's Bureau contacted New Hope
and asked if we had room for Jenny.
And we do. So, I'd like
to take custody of her.
This telegram is addressed
to Miss Lillian Walsh.
What's your connection with her?
She's my niece.
I'm helping at the orphanage,
while she's out of the country.
Does the Children's Bureau
know that Lillian Walsh
is out of the country?
Yes
but she didn't tell them
that I would be there.
It was kind of a last minute thing.
Well then we may have a problem.
Do you really think
that Jenny is better off
in detention instead of a home?
Come on, Jim. I can
vouch for Miss Anderson.
Have a heart.
(SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC)
(CLEARING THROAT): Fine.
I'll have her brought out.
- Hey, Debbie.
- Hi.
I will have a peanut
butter cookie, please.
Of course, coming right up.
So things seem to be
progressing between you and Sam?
Not officially, but
Good. You wouldn't want
to be spending your gold
on a man who's oblivious.
- (PLAYFUL MUSIC)
- Excuse me?
Wasting your time.
Right. No.
I will not be spending my gold with Sam
and he won't be
spending his gold either.
With me or with anyone.
(BREATHING HEAVILY)
(EMOTIONAL MUSIC)
Did he suffer?
No.
Heart attack hit him quick.
He was chopping wood.
He loved his ranch.
He, uh, he loved
everything about his life.
I'll give you some time.
Thank you.
(SNIFFLING)
It's not hot in here.
- (PLAYFUL MUSIC)
- I run hotter than most.
Especially after getting
bitten by a rattlesnake.
You have an odd way of saying thank you.
I just don't want you to die!
Here she is.
Hi, Jenny. My name is Nora.
It's nice to meet you, Miss Nora.
Did she come with any belongings?
She came in with only
the clothes on her back.
I'd like for you to come stay
with us at New Hope Orphanage.
Is that okay with you?
That would be nice.
Great.
(PLEASANT MUSIC)
Jenny, do you mind me asking
what happened to your parents?
They died in an accident when I was 12.
- I'm so sorry.
- (EMOTIONAL MUSIC)
And that's when you were put
in the Hamilton Charitable Home?
No. I'm from Ohio, and I was
put in an orphanage there.
How did you end up in Hamilton?
When I was young,
my dad told me he had a sister, so
last year, I ran
away, hoping to find her.
Had you ever been to Hamilton?
No.
How did you get from Ohio to there?
I snuck onto a freight train.
What about your aunt?
I never found her.
Maybe she got married, I don't know.
How did you end up in
the Hamilton Orphanage?
I was found sleeping in a park.
And that's when you ran away again.
- The people were mean.
- Who?
Well, just some of
the older girls and
the people in charge.
(SCOFFING): That sounds terrible.
I thought I could make it on my own.
How did you get by?
I found small jobs.
You know, cleaning
houses, running errands.
Sometimes I'd ask for food or money,
but I never stole anything until
I took that piece of cheese.
I am I am not a thief. I promise.
I believe you.
Okay, sign here for the release.
(GRUNTING)
Okay, we have got to
get you to an infirmary.
What's wrong?
Mountie Fletcher was
bitten by a rattlesnake.
Again?
I'll be fine, it isn't
as bad as the first time.
(SIGHING): You got it
(GRUNTING)
How's he doing?
Had my doubts. But the boy's doing good.
Good. We'll take the free week of work
and put him on the payroll.
Let's get that hay up
into the loft tonight, huh?
Will do.
(BIRDS CHIRPING, JOYFUL MUSIC)
I'm not sure that they would've
released Jenny without you there.
Thank you, Mountie Fletcher.
You're both welcome.
Promise you'll go see Maggie?
She already had to help me
when I aggravated an old wound.
I don't want to be a burden to her.
I think she'll survive.
You, on the other hand,
I'm not sure about.
(SNICKERING)
Every child, except one, who grew up
We're back!
Everyone, this is Jenny.
- Hi.
- Welcome, Jenny. I'm Eleanor.
- And this is Annie.
- Hi.
- Art.
- Hi.
- Steve.
- Hi.
- Ruby.
- Hi.
Charlotte and Wally.
We're all very happy you're joining us.
Thank you.
(SCOFFING): Annie, you're
not the oldest anymore.
I'm still older than you!
It's not a competition.
Annie, why don't you and the girls
show Jenny her new room?
- Sure.
- Come on, we'll show you!
Miss Lillian's usually in charge,
but she's on her way
to London right now.
I sleep here.
And I sleep over here.
You'll sleep on top.
I think you're gonna like it here.
Yeah. Miss Eleanor and
Miss Nora are really nice.
We all have to do chores though.
And I'm sure they'll
enroll you in school.
Uh, I'm new, so I'll rely on all of you
to show me what to do.
Especially you, Annie.
You seem to know a lot.
Looking good. You might
just make it as a ranch hand.
(LAUGHING)
I feel like one. (GRUNTING)
(GROANING): I gotta say,
it's pretty satisfying.
- (SNEEZING)
- Mm. God bless you.
Thanks.
(SNEEZING REPEATEDLY)
You alright there, buddy?
(GRUNTING): Yeah
(CHUCKLING) Yeah
- Where's your cabin?
- Up by the north pasture.
You sure you wanna stay
here? Not at the hotel?
- (HORSE NEIGHING)
- I'll be fine.
Suit yourself. Night.
Good night.
(CALM MUSIC)
(PANTING)
I thought your leg had healed.
(GROANING): It has.
This is another matter.
I got a little bite.
- Bug?
- Rattlesnake.
Where?
- (PLAYFUL MUSIC)
- Here.
(UNZIPPING PANT LEG)
Watch it! Those are government issued.
That's the least of
my concerns right now.
How long?
- It's been hours.
- That's too long.
It's not the first time. I'll be okay.
I just need something
for the swelling and pain.
You haven't been in Brookfield long
and you've already had a knee injury
and got a snake bite.
(MUTTERING): Story of my life.
Do you look for trouble or
does trouble look for you?
I'm still trying to figure that out.
(CRICKETS CHIRPING)
(CURIOUS MUSIC)
(CRACKLING SOUND)
(GASPING)
Get! Go go away! Shoo! Go!
(SIGHING)
(MUTTERING): No no, no, no!
(CRICKETS CHIRPING, SOFT MUSIC)
There's no secret. Cooking
just takes practice.
Don't sell yourself short,
Eleanor. You're a great cook.
Just remember, if all else fails,
peanut butter and jelly
will always do the trick.
(BOTH LAUGHING, KNOCK AT THE DOOR)
Oh. I'll get it.
Last time someone knocked
this late it was you.
Does Miss Lillian have another aunt?
That would be news to me.
Hello.
Hi. Would you happen
to have any matches?
I'm staying at my uncle's ranch
or for now, I guess, my ranch.
Come in.
I'm Nora. This is Eleanor.
Hello.
I'm Hannah. Sorry to disturb you.
I arrived yesterday to
wrap up my uncle's estate
and I'm literally
stuck there in the dark.
Well, come in. Join us for supper.
I don't want to bother you.
It's no bother. Please, join us.
- Okay. Something smells good.
- (WOMEN CHUCKLING)
- That's Miss Eleanor's cooking.
- (LAUGHING)
And you don't wanna miss it.
- Come on in.
- Come on.
- Thank you.
- We were just setting up.
Make yourself at home.
Pardon me for asking,
but do orphanages
generally look like this?
(CHUCKLING): No, this one is different.
It was established to
be more like a home.
- I I love it here.
- (EMOTIONAL MUSIC)
That's really great to hear, Jenny.
So you're staying at the Lawrence Ranch?
That's right.
You don't look like any
rancher I've ever seen.
What does she look like?
Like a fancy lady.
Actually, I do own a fancy
dress shop in St. Louis.
It shows in your style.
Thank you.
It's late. Why don't you stay the night?
You've already been so kind.
If you don't like a dark house,
you will certainly not
like the dark woods.
(CHUCKLING)
Thank you.
(CRICKETS CHIRPING)
(FOOTSTEPS APPROACHING)
Thank you, I really appreciate it.
I have firsthand knowledge
that this sofa is very comfortable.
Oh, I'm sure it'll be great.
How long are you in town?
Not long.
My uncle passed away
and left me his ranch.
I'll be putting it up for
auction in the next few days.
I'm a lawyer.
If you need any help with
the paperwork, let me know.
You're a lawyer and you're
running this orphanage?
I'm just helping out
until my niece returns.
That's very kind of you.
It's the least I could do.
Long story (CHUCKLING)
Well
- Perfect.
- (EMOTIONAL MUSIC)
(QUIETLY): Amen.
Please, God, take care of Miss Lillian
who's on her way to
London to see her sister.
And please take care of
Miss Eleanor and Miss Nora.
They are taking care of us now.
And thank you for bringing us Jenny.
We hope she likes it here.
Thank you, Lord, for
leading me to a safe place
and for the kindness, food,
and clothes I've received.
(HORSE NEIGHING)
Whoa
I was just at your uncle's ranch.
I wanted to talk to you.
Okay.
- (CURIOUS MUSIC)
- It's an offer. For your ranch.
I got a line of credit from
the bank to back that up.
Now it's a fair price
and it gets you back
home to where you're from
sooner rather than later.
My experience in negotiations
is that the first
offer is never the best.
I don't know your experience,
but around here, we're
pretty straight with people.
I don't really know you.
So why should I trust
that this is a fair price?
You don't have to trust
me. You can talk to Wyatt.
(HORSE NEIGHING)
(FOOTSTEPS APPROACHING)
Good morning. What ails you?
(GASPING): Sam! What happened?
Hay. (CHUCKLING)
- Aw, you're allergic.
- It seems so.
You're gonna have to find something else
to do with your "you know what".
(CHUCKLING) Come have a seat.
Yup. Just here.
- Can we talk?
- Yup.
Tess stopped by and gave me an offer.
$15,000.
What do you think? Think
that's a good price?
I think you could do better.
(EMOTIONAL MUSIC)
What do you think the ranch is worth?
To your uncle Ray? It was priceless.
(SOFT PIANO MUSIC)
Where's Jenny? I didn't see her outside.
She wasn't setting the table
with the other children.
Annie told her we all had to help out.
I'm gonna go check up on her.
(FOOTSTEPS APPROACHING)
Jenny?
Yes?
Breakfast is ready.
Okay. Thank you.
(♪♪)