When Hope Calls (2019) s02e06 Episode Script

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(NARRATOR): Previously
on When Hope Calls.
There's an orphan.
It would be helpful if you
were there to vouch for me.
Helpful is in my job description.
My suggestion is
you not mention this
gold find to anyone.
You planning on bidding
on the Lawrence Ranch?
(SNEEZING)
Good morning. What ails you?
Sam!
(RATTLING)
(NORA): Watch out!
- (SHRIEKING)
- Hold on.
What's that?
- It's just a small bite.
- From a rattlesnake!
Here she is.
Hi, Jenny. My name is Nora.
(GENTLE THEME MUSIC)
(LAUGHING)
Your first day of school today, Jenny.
Are you excited?
I guess?
Our teacher, Miss Caspi, is really nice.
Tomorrow, I get to help set up
like Art and Wally did this morning.
(LAUGHING)
Well, it'll be fun to meet
some of the other kids.
I'll probably be one of the oldest.
With age comes wisdom. (SIGHING)
At least, that's what I tell myself.
(LAUGHS)
(GRUNTING)
(PLAYFUL MUSIC)
Who you trying to impress?
(SCOFFING): No one. Why can't I help?
I just figured you haven't
carried anything heavier
than a fancy dress in a few years.
Wouldn't want you to pull a muscle.
I'll be fine.
Miss Lawrence.
(SIGHS)
You've saved me a
trip out to your ranch.
I've been meaning to talk to you.
Good, I'm glad I found you.
I've decided to decline your offer.
I'm going to wait for
the auction on Saturday.
My offer was more than
fair, Miss Lawrence.
Well, perhaps, but
I've done the research.
I think it's worth more.
- If this is a tactic
- It's just business.
Your uncle Ray and I
had a mutual respect.
I don't know what it's like
where you're from, but
around here, ranching is never
just business.
Her bite is worse than her bark.
Wait. Isn't it the other way around?
Not with Tess.
(BELL RINGING)
Hello, hello. Good
morning, good morning.
Slow down.
Hello.
- Hi.
- Good morning.
Hello, girls.
- (NORA): Good morning!
- Hi.
This is Jenny who recently joined us.
- Mm-hmm. Welcome, Jenny.
- Thank you.
She's 15.
I'm not exactly sure how much
formal schooling she's had.
- Yeah.
- I went to school
all the time until I was 12.
Well, I'll give you an assessment,
and we'll figure out where
you are, grade-level-wise.
Why don't you go on in
and I'll find you a desk?
Have fun. I'll see you after school.
Okay.
Thank you for lending me
Art and Wally this morning.
They were a huge help.
Oh, they were thrilled to do it.
Oh, great. (CHUCKLING)
Oh, Miss Caspi, have
you met Mountie Fletcher?
Oh, are you taking over for Gabriel?
Temporarily.
Huh, well, it's good to meet you.
You as well.
- Goodbye, Nora.
- Have a great day.
(SOFT MUSIC)
- How's the wound?
- Right as rain.
How's Jenny?
She's good.
I detect some uncertainty.
It's just
she seems to be wounded by life.
Which is understandable
given her circumstance.
She seems really eager to please.
Enjoy it while you
can. From what I hear,
teenagers are usually
anything but eager to please.
(CHUCKLING, FOOTSTEPS APPROACHING)
Ah, one of my favorite people!
And my most frequent patient.
Notice she didn't say favorite?
Well, my favorite patients
follow nurse's orders.
Like staying off their
feet while they heal?
(INHALING): We all have a job to do.
Indeed. Shall we?
Yes! If you'll excuse us,
we have breakfast plans.
Certainly.
(CHUCKLES)
(INDISTINCT CHATTERING)
Good morning, ladies. Table for two?
Uh that would be
lovely. Thank you, kind sir.
- Right this way.
- Thanks.
(WHISPERING): Sam took a job here.
(WHISPERING): I've noticed.
He wants to see if he
likes working in a hotel.
But why?
Well, he's thinking he
might buy one when he
you know?
Ah, okay.
So, how much can I get for
this delicious cup of coffee?
Do I hear five cents?
Oh, I hear five. Five!
Going once. Five going twice.
Sold! To the lovely
lady in the blue outfit.
- (CHUCKLING)
- I'm sorry?
Oh, I'm practicing. Yeah.
I'm the auctioneer
for the Lawrence Ranch.
Ah, well, I'm sure you'll
be making top dollar.
That's what I'm afraid of.
Oh, Tess, can I get you a table?
Nope, don't bother.
(QUIETLY): Enjoy.
Morning, Harley.
Tess.
(EXHALING)
Enjoying your breakfast?
Eggs are a little runny,
and the bacon wasn't
as crispy as I like.
But something tells me
you're not really interested in that.
You bidding on the Lawrence Ranch?
I'm guessing she turned you down?
I just wanna know who
I'm bidding against.
It's prime bottomland, Tess.
- Everyone wants a piece.
- Mm-hmm.
Here you go. Room two,
upstairs, to your right.
(PLAYFUL MUSIC)
(KEY JINGLING)
There a problem?
Sam, first rule of working
the front desk, always upsell.
Person asks for a regular room,
you talk them into a suite.
Ask for a suite, you talk
them into the deluxe suite.
Same thing in the restaurant.
Person asks for chicken,
you talk them into a steak.
You order a steak, you talk
them into a bigger steak. Mm-hmm?
- Got it?
- Got it.
(CHUCKLING): Alright,
that's the boy. Carry on.
Hi, Debbie. Ooh, I see
you have some new pastries.
I'm doing an international-themed week.
So we have apple strudel from Austria,
Baklava from the Ottoman Empire,
Cannoli from Italy, and
cardamom buns from Sweden.
- I love baklava.
- Oh, try one.
Thank you.
Mmm! Ah, this takes me
right back to Constantinople.
Mmm! The rug merchants,
the crowded markets.
Such a vibrant, colorful city.
Such high praise. Thank you!
You know what's not represented here?
- Huh?
- England.
You're right.
Have you ever heard of a Bakewell tart?
Can't say that I have.
It's a pastry from the town of Bakewell
in the district of Derbyshire.
- Sounds very English.
- Oh, my mum used to make them.
I think I have the recipe.
They melt in your
mouth, pure perfection.
I could make you a batch, if you'd like.
Are you sure?
Oh, no trouble at all, it'll be fun.
Thank you.
(BIRDS CHIRPING)
(SIGHING)
Those legal papers?
No, it's Jenny's file. (SIGHING)
They arrived today from
the Children's Bureau.
Oh, really? (EMOTIONAL MUSIC)
It says here that she spent nine months
at the Hamilton Orphanage.
Just like she said.
Then there are notations
that say that she came from
the Lorraine Orphanage in Ohio.
But none of those files are included.
It says here that it was shut down
due to lack of funding
and many records were lost.
That's a shame
(BIRDS CHIRPING, EMOTIONAL MUSIC)
- (KNOCKING ON DOOR)
- Come in.
Oh, sorry. I didn't mean to interrupt.
No, it's fine. I'm just trying
to come up with a new design.
Looks fancy.
I love fancy, but
what I'm looking for
here is functional and unique.
Something St. Louis hasn't seen before.
Sounds like a tall order.
Look, I've been hearing
some talk around town
and it seems like we're gonna have
a few interested parties tomorrow.
Maybe even a wild card buyer.
Really?
You made the right call.
Not taking Tess' offer.
Ray's?
I've just been going through it.
(SOFT PIANO MUSIC)
I drew that when I was 10.
"I want to stay here forever."
Crazy childhood dreams.
Sometimes life changes us
in ways we'd never suspect.
Sometimes it does.
(DOOR CLOSING)
(CRICKETS CHIRPING)
(ANNIE): Jenny?
Jenny? What are you doing?
I'm looking for a part-time job.
Why?
Because I'm 15 and
old enough to work now.
You wanna work?
I want to help out.
You know, it costs money
to run an orphanage.
(SOFT MUSIC)
When I'm older, I'll get a job too.
That's good, Annie.
We all have to pitch in.
Now go to sleep.
- (RAIN PATTERING)
- Voilà ! The Bakewell tart.
- Nice!
- Have a taste.
- (PLAYFUL MUSIC)
- Don't mind if I do.
Mmm
(GRUNTING) Interesting uh
I mean, it's very very different.
Yeah, I wasn't sure
if I put too much salt.
Or not enough sugar or maybe
the baking powder's off?
No, it's Yum.
Good. Well, I'll leave the plate here
and let your customers try them.
Unless you don't want to offer them?
No, yes, of course I do.
Yes, my customers are
going to love this
- scrumptious delight.
- Great!
Well, I'll come by later
to see what they think.
- Sounds good.
- Ta-ra!
(JOYFUL MUSIC, BIRDS CHIRPING)
(DISHES CLANGING)
Jenny! Did you do this?
Uh I was awake,
so I figured, why not?
(GASPS): Jenny made breakfast!
- (CHUCKLING): Oh.
- Wow!
Where'd you learn how to cook?
At my Ohio Orphanage.
You know, the children would
help out with the cooking.
- Mm-hmm.
- I'm not in trouble, am I?
No! This is all very sweet. (CHUCKLING)
But we'll take over from here.
You go upstairs and
get ready for school.
Oh, Jenny?
We received your records
from the Children's Bureau,
but some of the ones
from Ohio were missing.
It doesn't surprise me.
Why is that?
The place was really disorganized.
Oh.
(CHUCKLING)
(GRUNTING): I don't see
why we're doing this.
Well, work's still gotta get done.
Depends on who buys it.
Might have their own ranch hands.
(GROANING)
My money's on Tess Stewart.
(CHUCKLING): You don't have any money.
No, but she does. (CHUCKLING)
I don't know. She's tough.
Oh.
Don't start working on my account.
Just taking a breather, boss.
Hey, boss?
Think we'll have a job
left after the auction?
At this rate,
I'm not sure you'll have
a job before the auction.
Got it.
- Good morning, Constable.
- Call me Michael.
Can I interest you in
a delectable pastry?
(SIGHS): They all look so good.
Debbie. Michael.
International week looks like a hit.
Mm-hmm. And what will you have, Joe?
- Well what's this?
- I didn't make those.
- Oh, who did?
- Maggie.
They're Bakewell tarts from England.
- Maggie the nurse?
- Mm-hmm, one and the same.
Well, she does
everything well. How much?
Free samples, but you should really try
my cardamom buns or the cannoli?
- You can't beat the price.
- I like that price.
(CHUCKLING)
(PLAYFUL MUSIC)
I did try to warn you.
(GULPING): Doesn't live up to its name.
It's not baked well.
(SIGHS): I didn't have
the heart to tell her.
(WHISPERING): Here she comes.
- (GULPING): You should tell her.
- (MICHAEL): Why me?
Because you're law enforcement
and that's a crime against food.
With my injury history,
I'm not upsetting the town nurse.
So? Did you try my Bakewell tarts?
- We did!
- And what did you think?
Yeah, it was unlike
anything I've ever tasted.
Mm-hmm. And I'm not
sure I ever will again.
Really?
- Yup.
- I gotta get back to my store.
And I've gotta finish my rounds.
Did you hear that? Like
nothing they've ever tasted.
(LAUGHING)
(SIGHING)
Annie said that Jenny was looking at
"help wanted" ads last night.
Talking about how much it
costs to run an orphanage.
Is that normal?
Well, when it comes to orphans,
I'm not sure what normal is.
(EMOTIONAL MUSIC, SIGHING)
I can't imagine what she's been through.
I wish I had her complete file.
It would certainly help
us understand her better.
Yeah.
How would you like your taste buds
transported to England?
I'm pretty partial
to England these days.
That's sweet.
And speaking of sweet,
I made these myself.
Have a taste.
Okay. Hmm
(CLEARS THROAT) Mmm! Um, what's this?
It's called a Bakewell tart.
- They are so unique.
- I know right?
I left some at Debbie's pastry stand
and I can leave some
for the hotel guests,
but you have to promise me you
won't eat them all yourself.
- I can promise you, I won't.
- (CHUCKLING, DOOR CLOSING)
- Sam.
- Hi, Tess.
I'm glad to see that
allergy's cleared up.
You're looking a little queasy though.
I-I'm fine. Not queasy at all.
Oh, Tess. I need to speak with you.
(CLEARING THROAT)
Man named Huntsman by
the window. Don't look!
I know who that is.
You wanted me to keep
my ear to the ground,
so I just (CLICKING TONGUE)
I mean, once I'm given a task, I
Jerry Huntsman. It's been a while.
- (TENSE MUSIC)
- Tess Stewart.
As I live and breathe and eat.
Last time I saw you,
you were running a feed-lot
at the railhead in Clearwater.
Mm-hmm. And as I recall,
your husband was head of
the Cattlemen's Association at the time.
Well, now I am.
Well, by all means, please, have a seat.
Oh, that's right.
It was your husband who
put me out of business.
That's 'cause you were
cheating honest ranchers,
selling rotten feed at premium prices.
Mmm, cheating. How so?
It was full of weevils.
Mmm, can't please everyone.
You're living large.
Hope you can afford to pay for that.
Company can. Expense account.
It's delicious, you sure
I can't get you anything?
- Company?
- Yeah.
L&M Cattle Company.
Based out of Chicago.
Hired me to be their business agent.
- L&M hired you?
- Yup. Name's on the card.
They know money. I know the area.
They're looking to
acquire the Lawrence Ranch,
and I'm here to buy it for them.
How about you? Are you aiming to bid?
I'm aiming to buy.
(CHUCKLING): That's good for you.
Dream big. Bring your checkbook.
(CUTLERY CLINKING)
(LAUGHING)
(BIRDS CHIRPING, CALM MUSIC)
(WYATT): Miss Lawrence?
Almost ready.
You're the one with the train to catch.
Not till after the auction.
(SIGHING)
- I'll get the wagon ready.
- Great.
(SIGHING)
I'm sure you'll be happy
with your deluxe suite.
See? Now that is what I'm talking about.
(LAUGHING) I'm going to turn you into
a fine hotel employee yet, young man.
- (CHUCKLING)
- Thanks, Ronnie.
- (PLAYFUL MUSIC)
- Oh, what are these?
- Uh, free samples.
- Oh!
Those are for customers
Unhand me, sir. I am your boss.
(GAGGING): What is that?
- A pastry?
- I beg to differ. Blech
What are you doing?
- I'm throwing them out!
- No, I will!
Well then, do it! Now! (RETCHING)
(SIGHING)
On this the White Rabbit blew
three blasts on the trumpet,
and then unrolled the parchment scroll
and read as follows:
"The Queen of Hearts,
she made some tarts,
all on a summer day.
The Knave of Hearts,
he stole those tarts,
and took them quite away."
And we'll stop there for now.
- No!
- Keep going!
Jenny's right. It's time
to wash up for lunch.
I like that Alice in Wonderland book.
Me too.
You know, when I was 10,
my parents took me to
the Wonderland Falls.
Was it like the place that Alice goes?
There were no talking
rabbits or Mad Hatter.
It was a great, big waterfall.
And it was beautiful!
Were there any smiling cats?
Maybe one or two. (CHUCKLING)
Hannah, what can I do for you?
Hi, Maggie. Do you have
anything for bug bites?
Oh, bug bites happen to
be one of my specialties.
(SIGHING)
Ooh, seems like Brookfield
is leaving its mark on you.
Have a seat.
Thank you.
So, I hear the auction's
happening today.
That must mean you're heading back
to the bright lights of home.
I admit I've missed electricity.
And hot running water.
And the telephone.
- I'd love to see St. Louis.
- You haven't been?
Oh, Maggie, it's just few
days down the railroad tracks.
Ah, here we go.
This should soothe the itch.
I remember getting bit a lot
the first summer I came, and
after that, the bugs left me alone.
Mm-hmm, they seem to like new blood.
They must know I
don't belong. (CHUCKLING)
They don't know
anything. They're just bugs.
Whether you belong or not
is known only by your heart.
(EMOTIONAL MUSIC)
You're a lifesaver. Thank you.
Constable. I've seen you around,
I haven't had the chance
to introduce myself.
Tess Stewart.
I own the large spread
just outside of town.
Michael Fletcher. What can I do for you?
You know, I
I don't know how you approach your job.
I know your predecessor
looked out for the people of Brookfield.
That's the job of any Constable.
Well, I'm glad to hear you
say that because, you know
There is something about to go down
that threatens our community.
And what's that?
You know the Lawrence Ranch is
about to be auctioned off today?
Mm-hmm.
There is a huge cattle corporation
that's looking to weasel
their way into our community.
And unless we stop them,
they'll control river access.
Individual ranching
here will cease to exist.
I deal with crimes and civil offences,
not ranching operations.
I know. I know. I just
Crimes
How about the fact they
have sent Jerry Huntsman
to do their bidding? You heard of him?
The man's a snake in the grass.
Don't like those.
Does this Huntsman fellow
have any outstanding warrants?
I I don't know.
I'll check
but I won't get the answer in time
to stop him from bidding in the auction.
Nothing else you can do, huh?
My advice? Outbid him.
(SCOFFING)
(DOOR SLAMMING)
(KEYS JINGLING, DOOR OPENING)
(MAGGIE): Oh, hi! How are you feeling?
Better? You take care now, okay?
(PLAYFUL MUSIC)
- Hello, Sam.
- Hi.
(GASPS): Look at that!
They're a big hit.
You know, all this time,
I thought I couldn't cook.
(GULPING): You were wrong.
- (GASPS): I'll make you more.
- No!
I mean, you're so busy, as our nurse.
You should maybe leave the
pastry baking to Debbie.
That's sweet
but I can do both!
Ken!
Aren't you headed to Cape Fullerton
to arrange our next cattle run?
Ah, that's the day after tomorrow.
- Listen, we need to talk.
- About what?
About the future of
ranching in Brookfield.
(JOYFUL MUSIC)
I need your help in finding
out more about Jenny.
Won't be the first
background check I do today.
What does that mean?
What's going on with Jenny?
(SIGHING): Well, her records
only go back to last year
at the Hamilton Orphanage,
but I need to know what
happened in the Ohio Orphanage.
And I need to have the
answers to these questions.
Is she causing trouble?
Quite the opposite.
She's a real sweetheart.
Then what's the problem?
Eleanor and I can't help her
unless we know her whole story.
Did she get enough to
eat, was it overcrowded?
We need to know more.
(SIGHING): I'll get right on it.
Huntsman's in town for the auction.
Since when?
Since the L&M Cattle Company
hired him as their business agent.
They want the Lawrence Ranch.
- Who told you that?
- Huntsman did. Yesterday.
I know you want that ranch, Tom.
So do I, so does Ken
Newsome and Harley West
and a bunch of others.
Just something I was considering, Tess.
Spare me the song and dance.
We're competitors, but
we're also neighbors.
We all lose if the
corporation gets that ranch.
There's no need to jump
to the worst case scenario.
Oh, come on! Tom!
They could care less
about independent ranchers.
It's all about return on investment.
So not only do they own the
best pasturage in the territory,
they control access to the river.
You remember '06. Creeks ran dry.
Ray Lawrence took down his fence,
so your cattle could get to water.
Ray was a good man. He
stood by his friends.
And we need to stand together.
Or that corporation outbids us all.
So, what are you proposing?
May I offer you ladies a dessert?
(CHUCKLING): No, thank you.
Are you sure? We have
freshly baked apple pie.
We tried one of your desserts
and we didn't care for it.
- Where?
- At the front counter.
(PLAYFUL MUSIC)
(KNOCKING AT THE DOOR)
- Can we talk?
- Come in.
Best we do this outside.
(TENSE MUSIC)
Okay.
I sent a telegram to Constable
Reynolds in Clearwater
about the things you asked.
He made some calls and
sent me this telegram.
(PAPER CRINKLING)
I'm afraid it raises more
questions than it answers.
(INDISTINCT CHATTERING)
- Tess is right, huh?
- But how will it work?
First, we buy it,
then we figure out how to divide it.
I don't see how we have much choice.
(RONNIE): Well, alrighty.
Let's get things started, shall we?
The Lawrence Ranch.
So-named after Ray Lawrence,
a long-time resident of Brookfield
and a man much missed.
A close personal friend of mine,
and I'm sure, a friend
of many of you, as well.
- I used to
- (TESS CLEARING HER THROAT)
Right. So, this is a 900-acre parcel
of prime bottomland.
And who will open the bidding
on this fine piece of property?
15,000.
I have 15,000 dollars. Do I have 15,5?
Thank you. 15,5 right here.
- 15,5, looking
- 16,000.
16,000, there it is. Right there.
- 16,5, anyone?
- 17.
17. Right to 17, front row there.
17,5, anyone?
- 17,500.
- 17,500. I've got 17,500.
- 18.
- 18. There it is, right there.
18,5, anyone?
- 18,500.
- 18,5. Thank you.
Looking for 19 now.
- 19.
- Going to 19. We have it.
- I didn't think you'd come.
- Neither did I.
Thank you very much.
19,500. Do we have 20?
- 20.
- 20,500, anyone?
20,500.
Looks like Tess cut some sort of deal.
The four of them have
pooled their money.
Why?
They're up against a corporation.
- 22.
- Going to 22! Wow.
Leap-frogging over that,
22,000. Do we have 22,5?
(MAGGIE SIGHING)
Sam, you're off work early?
- I'm off permanently.
- What happened?
I decided to leave the hotel business.
Well, I'm sure you'll find
something that suits you.
Say, I was gonna drop by.
Do you have anything
for an upset stomach?
Yeah, of course. Was
it something you ate?
- (PLAYFUL MUSIC)
- Most likely.
Hmm. Come on.
(RONNIE): Thank you, sir.
22,5 is the current
bid we're looking for.
Do we have 22,5?
- 22,500.
- Thank you. 22,5, we do have.
Looking for 23 now. 23?
25,000.
25,000. The bidding now stands
I'm not watching this to the bitter end.
What would my uncle Ray want?
A corporation to take over
or Tess Stewart to
split up the property?
25,500.
I've got 25,5. Does
anyone want to go 26?
Who did your uncle leave his ranch to?
(RONNIE): Did I mention this
is a gorgeous piece of property?
Do I hear 26? 26, anybody?
- 26.
- 26, there it is, right there
- 27!
- 28!
- 28,000
- No! No, stop the auction.
- Excuse me?
- We can't stop the auction!
The Lawrence Ranch is not for sale.
This auction is over.
- Ma'am
- You can't stop
Just in case you change your mind.
(INDISTINCT CHATTERING)
She can't stop the auction!
(RONNIE): I don't know what she can do!
- (BIRDS CHIRPING)
- Jump! Jump! Jump!
(JOYFUL MUSIC)
- (BOTH LAUGHING)
- I messed up!
That was fun!
Jenny, can you come inside for a minute?
Sure.
It's my turn next!
(CHARLOTTE BREATHING HEAVILY)
Have a seat.
- (NORA CLEARING HER THROAT)
- What's wrong?
I had the Mounties
reach out to some people in Ohio.
I found out that there's a regulation
that prohibits children
from cooking in orphanages.
And you told us that's
where you learned to cook.
(EMOTIONAL MUSIC)
I also discovered
that there is no
Wonderland Falls in Ohio.
But there is a Wonderland
Falls near Hamilton.
You told me that you had
never been to Hamilton
before you were 12,
but you told Wally
and Steve that you went
to Wonderland Falls with
your parents when you were 10.
What's going on, Jenny?
My name's not Jenny.
It's Dolores Campbell.
And I've never been to Ohio.
I was born and raised in Hamilton.
Why did you lie?
My parents died when I was 12.
My grandma she took me
in, but she was really sick.
I was 15 when she died in the hospital.
No one ever came for me.
But I thought I could get
by, you know, I took odd jobs.
One was cleaning a house for a woman
who adopted a baby from the
Lorain Orphanage in Ohio.
She She said she couldn't
retrieve her child's records.
And that's where you got the idea.
When I turned 17, you
know, I realized
I was getting too old to
ever be put in an orphanage.
But I I couldn't find any work.
Two Mounties found me
sleeping in the park.
One said to the other that I looked 15.
If I said I was 15, I could
stay in an orphanage longer.
So I made up a name, and said
I was from the Ohio Orphanage.
That's when I was put in
the Hamilton Charitable Home.
Why did you run away from there?
When I turned 18, I realized
I didn't belong there anymore.
So I ran away to Clearwater.
And you had trouble
making it on your own.
I tried! I mean, I really did!
But I know that's no excuse.
(SNIFFLING)
- Hi, Ronnie.
- Maggie.
- What ails you today?
- I got a scratchy throat.
I think it's from all my auctioneering.
- (CLEARING THROAT)
- I bet.
I have some tea that
will fix that right up.
Ah, terrific. (CLEARING THROAT)
(CHUCKLING): What a crazy
day. First, I had to fire Sam,
and then Hannah calls off the auction!
You fired Sam? I thought he quit.
Oh, no, no. He was fired.
- (PLAYFUL MUSIC)
- Why, may I ask?
Well, he kept putting out these pastries
that were hurting my business.
- Hurting?
- (CHUCKLING): They were hideous.
Yeah, they tasted like cardboard!
Only, with less flavor!
(LAUGHING): I wouldn't
feed those things to my dog!
Oh
Um, okay, well, that
should do you just fine.
Dandy. What do I owe you?
Well, at least,
the corporation didn't
buy Lawrence Ranch.
Yet.
As long as it's in that woman's hands,
anything is possible.
For now, you need to turn
your focus to negotiating
a better rate for our cattle
over at Cape Fullerton.
- I need top dollar.
- Yeah.
- I will do my best.
- How long are you gone for?
A week or so.
Is the auction over?
- I'm not selling.
- Really?
Now I just have to figure
out how to run a ranch.
Oh. (HANNAH CHUCKLING)
Trust you enjoyed that little stunt.
(PEACEFUL MUSIC)
'Cause you just wasted everyone's time.
This wasn't personal, Tess.
Truly, I hope there's no hard feelings.
Well, you can hope whatever you want.
Ranching's tough.
But it's even tougher with no friends.
Who says you don't have any?
(CALM MUSIC)
Just got this telegram.
Jenny's, or should I say,
Dolores' story checks out.
She's from Hamilton.
Her parents, Frank and Mabel Campbell,
both died of whooping
cough six years ago.
Dolores was then taken
in by her grandmother
who died of a lung
issue three years later.
No record after that.
- Poor girl.
- Yeah.
She's had a rough life.
(SIGHING)
(RAIN PATTERING)
Sam!
- How are you feeling?
- Better.
Good because I have a
surprise for you. Come in.
(PLAYFUL MUSIC)
What's this?
Apple strudel, cannoli,
cardamom buns, baklava,
peanut butter cookies.
Sweets
for the sweetest man I know.
(SIGHING): So, you know.
You didn't have to lose
your job over my tarts.
Ah, working the front
desk wasn't for me.
For now on,
I'm going to stick to what I know best.
Which is just about everything?
(ROMANTIC MUSIC)
I'm okay with my lack
of expertise in baking
are you?
More than okay.
(SIGHING): Don't tell
me you missed your train.
I didn't. What are you doing?
Making sure things are shipshape.
I think you should stay
on and run the ranch.
Well, that'll be up to the new owner.
You're right.
- You didn't sell?
- No.
What about your business in St. Louis?
I'll I'll run it here.
(CHUCKLING)
Will you stay on?
Different Lawrence, but
same name. Nothing changes.
Except your uncle was an actual rancher.
Okay.
He wasn't trying to run
two different businesses.
Okay. But other than that?
Two peas in a pod.
(EMOTIONAL MUSIC)
Is that a yes?
(CRICKETS CHIRPING, JOYFUL MUSIC)
You're not named Jenny?
- No My real name is Dolores.
- And she's way older than you!
So what, Art?
So you're not an orphan?
No. I'm still an orphan, but I'm 18 now.
So I don't belong here.
Why did you say you're
someone you're not?
- (EMOTIONAL MUSIC)
- Because I was scared.
And hungry.
But that is no excuse.
You should never lie,
it always hurts people.
Even yourself.
- I'll miss you.
- We'll all miss you.
(SNIFFLING): I I
will miss you all too.
Children, why don't you give us a moment
to speak to Dolores?
Am I in trouble with the Mounties?
No, Dolores.
But I hope you understand
that given your age,
we can't let you stay
here under our care
I know.
I'll be going.
But we can offer you
room and board in exchange
for your help here.
Really?
You understand what
it is to be an orphan
and you're a natural caretaker.
We can't afford to pay you,
but you could get a part-time job
and make some of your own money.
(WHIMPERING): I Thank you.
Can I go tell the children?
(CHUCKLING): Go ahead. (LAUGHING)
- You're staying?
- Guys, come here, right now!
(SIGHING): I think more than anything,
she just wanted to be part of a family.
This is her second chance.
- We love you!
- I'm so glad you're staying.