When Hope Calls (2019) s02e08 Episode Script

1
(NARRATOR): Previously
on When Hope Calls.
- But I have a plan.
- I like a man with a plan.
(JOYFUL MUSIC)
(SIGHS) Missing a few head.
Wondering if you've had any problems?
We may have lost a few more than usual.
How did it, um
Go in Franklin?
You, my friend,
are the official owner of a gold mine!
(LAUGHING AND SQUEALING)
Heard your pa didn't take too kindly
To you working for Tess.
I didn't get a choice really.
My brother's getting the Clay Ranch.
We're down about 24.
Yearlings and some breeders.
24?
What kind of animal could do all that?
Something more dangerous
than a cougar or a grizzly.
We're in for real trouble.
(INHALES DEEPLY)
(GENTLE THEME SONG)
(ADVENTUROUS MUSIC)
Woah
(HANNAH): What is it?
(GUITAR STRUMMING)
(SIGHS DEEPLY)
Fence has been cut.
Is that a lantern?
Sure is.
Hey.
Do we need any more proof than that?
(SIGHING)
You must be so relieved.
(CHUCKLING): Yeah. I am.
Still doesn't feel real, though.
I've been working towards
this my whole life.
Now what?
Now you get to enjoy it!
You deserve this, Sam!
No one more than you.
You've been so great, Maggie.
Honestly, there's no one else
I'd rather have in my corner.
Everybody always wants the nurse.
Helpful in most occasions.
That's not why and you know it.
Let's order us some big steaks.
- For breakfast?
- To celebrate!
I feel like I've been living in limbo,
waiting for weeks to hear, and now
You remember my father?
How could I forget? Nigel was such a
welcoming man
With my father being a banker,
I remember seeing the way people
treated someone with money.
It can change things. Not always
in the way you'd expect or hope.
Maybe it's best we don't
tell anyone for now?
- (PLAYFUL MUSIC)
- Uh, sure yeah.
Who have you told?
Just Joe, but he's a good friend.
Besides, who else is he gonna tell?
(CROWD CHANTING):
He's a jolly good fellow ♪
For he's a jolly good fellow ♪
Which nobody can deny ♪
Apparently, everybody.
Here we are.
Only the best for you,
good sir. (CHUCKLING)
That berry crumble looks delicious.
It's my grandmother's recipe.
Eleanor helped me perfect it.
I hope it's as good as your pancakes.
You two have become quite the team.
Delores has been an absolute blessing
And a huge help in the kitchen.
I'm gonna go help Annie
with the orange juice.
I was thinking of using my cooking
as a way to find a part-time job.
If that's something you want,
I think it's a great idea.
(SIGHS)
Have you all heard that
tonight is the rare blue moon?
What's that mean?
It's called a blue moon
because it only happens
once every few years.
Will it actually be blue?
- I don't think that's possible.
- (CHUCKLES)
I heard it can bring a lot of change.
That's just what some people say.
What kind of change?
I heard it can be for good or bad.
Something bad may happen?
What bad things could happen?
I'm sure this moon will
only bring good things.
In fact, my old assistant Zoe
Is arriving today from San Francisco.
I can wrap up my cases and start fresh.
And that's good for me.
How many are we missing now?
Not sure. Two days ago was 24.
We'll have to do another head count.
Here we thought it was a predator.
- It is. The worst kind.
- (TENSE MUSIC)
- We have a problem.
- Yeah. I know.
- Rustlers.
- We've all been hit.
This office is too small
for our big problem.
I may have told Debbie.
I'm sorry, but I don't know how
the rest of the town found out.
I have some idea
- (PLAYFUL MUSIC)
- I'm sure it'll be fine.
It was more Maggie who was concerned.
Looking out for me.
Ah.
(CHUCKLES)
There you are, Sam.
I was just talking to Debbie
and she had a splendid idea.
What if
we threw you a party?
- (PLAYFUL MUSIC)
- Oh. No, no, no.
That's not necessary.
Ah. I I do love a good shindig.
Yeah! You know, to honor one
of our own who's hit it big.
- Could be fun.
- Tonight it is!
- Tonight?
- Yeah!
No time like the present, right?
Gotta ride that celebratory wave.
(CHUCKLES)
Anyway, the timing on this is eerie
'cause you'll never guess what
I just got in from Milwaukee.
Hm?
Caviar. Hmph. How perfect is that?
What? They make caviar in Milwaukee?
(SCOFFING): Sam, Sam.
People don't make caviar. Fish do.
And there are plenty
of fish in Milwaukee.
And of course, we'll have grade
A steaks on the menu as well.
Uh
Sure, yeah.
Sounds like it's coming together.
Yeah. Steaks, caviar, cake, beverages.
Oh, and I can bring some
of those party favors
- from last Christmas.
- Perfect.
And we could get all dressed up?
Absolutely! Yeah.
Now, of course, I'll have
to hire some additional staff
and that'll cost a little extra, but
that's no matter for you, huh?
Right.
Wait. I'm paying for this?
Well, Sam. I mean, the
Royal Brookfield is delighted
to be the venue, but I (CHUCKLES)
I don't exactly have
the means to accommodate
the kind of party you deserve,
you know? You understand.
Oh Of course. Happy to.
Great! This will be the
best money a party can buy.
Uh, party money can buy (CHUCKLING)
I'll get right on it!
- I'll find those party favors.
- Yeah.
Thank you.
You made it!
Aw
How was your trip?
Long. But I'm happy I'm finally here.
I can't wait to show you around.
You will stay at the orphanage with us.
It's just outside of town.
But I brought a lot of boxes
And I brought my wagon.
You are always thinking ahead.
- (CHUCKLES)
- Nora.
(PLAYFUL MUSIC)
Good afternoon.
Good afternoon, Michael.
Uh, this is Zoe Bryant, my former
assistant from San Francisco.
She kindly brought my old work files,
so I could wrap up my cases.
- Nice to meet you, Zoe.
- You as well, Constable.
Ken. Harley.
Hope you and the rest of the ranchers
will join us here tonight
for a party we're throwing.
Yeah, sure, whatever.
Great
Everything okay?
Yeah!
Good luck with the paperwork.
If you'll excuse me.
(SCOFFS)
Delores, right? Can I get you a pastry?
Well, actually, I'd like a
Double-baked raspberry turnover. Yup.
Yes! No! (LAUGHING)
I'd like a job? I love to bake.
Oh, well (SIGHING)
I wish I could help, Delores,
but until the renovations
are done inside
There's only room for
one at this pastry stand.
- I'm sorry
- That's okay. Thank you.
Delores, you say?
- Yes.
- Ronnie Stewart,
head proprietor of the Royal Brookfield,
A highly sought after
place of employment.
Tell me, do you have
any experience working
in a fast-paced environment?
Well, I make breakfast for the children
and I love to cook and clean.
Well, Delores, today is your lucky day.
Right this way. Let me talk
to you about an opportunity
How's your dance card looking?
A bit dusty. Why?
Well, I was hoping that you
might have some space on it
for me tonight.
Well, I've always got a space for you.
Great.
Then I'd like to formally
invite you, Miss Maggie Parsons,
as my date
to a party Ronnie's hosting.
What a party for you?
I think so, since I'm paying for it.
Well, of course, I'd love to Sam,
But isn't a party the opposite
of keeping a low profile?
When's the last time this town
did something fun together?
(PLAYFUL MUSIC)
(CHUCKLES)
So, the navy or the burgundy?
I trust your judgement.
Burgundy it is, then.
I've been eyeing these
for a while and, well,
Your party just feels like the
right time for us to splurge.
Oh, and great news!
I just hired Delores from
the orphanage to help out.
Now, she'll be doing double
duty as personal assistant,
so naturally we'll have
to pay her a double salary.
But it's all coming together.
It'll be fun.
It'll be expensive.
But fun.
In total, how many have we lost?
Too many.
Between what everyone has
shared, I'd say in total
we've lost over six dozen
head in the last week.
By next week, who knows how many more?
Death by a thousand tiny cuts.
I'd say we keep things quiet,
'til we know who's responsible.
I already told you that
I'll report to headquarters.
Get some Mountie reinforcements.
I believe I speak for all
ranchers here when I say
we can handle these rustlers on our own.
And I can speak for all the
Mounties when I say, don't.
I know you're concerned
about your property
but you have to act lawfully.
Rustlers ain't!
Which is why they'll end up in jail.
As will anyone else who breaks the law.
This is supposed to be a
Cattlemen's Association Meeting.
What are you even doing here?
Well, an hour ago, it was
a cattle rustling situation,
which is a criminal matter.
So association or
not, I need to be here.
Where's Tess? She's
still at Cape Fullerton?
Yeah till tomorrow.
It's fine, I'm covering
for the Stewart Ranch.
Any rustlers, I can handle it.
There's nothing for anyone to handle.
This is Mountie business.
This is also rancher business.
Then I suggest don't be a vigilante.
We're not being vigilantes
if we're protecting our own property.
You are if you try to take
the law into your own hands.
We have a right to defend our own land.
- I'd like to say something.
- Oh, this should be riveting.
I know I'm new here,
But my uncle Ray was a long time
part of this ranching community.
He'd stand with you and so will I.
Listen, a meeting is fine
but when it comes to apprehending anyone
you have to leave it to the Mounties.
(GROANS) This isn't the Wild West.
Laws are in place for a reason.
Do I need to read you
the criminal statutes,
- Chapter and verse?
- We'll let you do your job.
- Wyatt, we agreed
- Stop Ken.
We're not going to win this
argument. This meeting is over.
- Bring in your reinforcements.
- (SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC)
We just need these people caught.
And they will be.
(INDISTINCT CHATTERING)
(TENSE MUSIC)
(PLAYFUL MUSIC)
It's going to be quite the spread, Sam.
(CHUCKLING) Oh, and
Delores has been busy
creating a special centerpiece.
What do you mean?
Oh, you'll see. (LAUGHING)
We took the liberty of making a display
out of your own prospecting pick!
- Really? Wow.
- Yeah.
We'll, we're pulling out all
the stops to ensure that you,
- Mr. Tremblay
- And guests
Enjoy an evening you will never forget.
- I appreciate that, Ronnie.
- Mm-hmm.
Oh, wait, one last little thing.
You know, putting on a party
such as this is no small feat,
as you can imagine. So
I'll have to let you know
that the hotel rental has gone up.
Since this morning?
Well, we're now in high season.
(CHUCKLES)
I really appreciate you
bringing all my paperwork here.
It's strange seeing my old cases.
Almost feels like another life.
Here are the last boxes, Miss Nora.
- (PLAYFUL MUSIC)
- Oh!
Don't blame me, it's the blue moon!
I hope that doesn't mean more
bad things are gonna happen.
(SIGHING)
Ronnie, I hope you're
not being extravagant
in order to spend Sam's money.
What? No I'm trying
to throw a simple party.
Nothing extravagant about it.
(WHEELS SCRAPPING)
Here it is. The Golden Pick.
(LAUGHING): Yeah.
Sam is a good man.
Please don't take advantage of him.
Maggie, I would never even dream
Okay. But I'll be watching you.
Well, I think it's darn impressive.
(CHUCKLING)
Hi, Maggie.
Is everything okay?
Actually, I could use a friend.
Well that I can do.
(SOFT MUSIC) And, as your friend,
I've come to deliver homemade
cookies as a thank you
for helping with the children.
You already know me so well.
So. Tell me your troubles.
(SIGHS DEEPLY)
Now that the town knows
about Sam's gold claim,
I just don't wanna see him
get hurt or taken advantage of.
You really care about him.
I do.
He's wonderful.
One thing's for sure. Money
does not buy happiness.
Amen to that.
(JOYFUL MUSIC)
(GIGGLING)
(GROANS)
We've faced this situation before.
If I understand there wasn't a Mountie
stationed here back then.
Nope. Sure wasn't
easy, but we handled it.
This new Mountie means well.
This is our property. Our business.
Didn't old man Edwards get shot?
He survived.
Back then we had no other
choice but to act alone.
This is a new generation.
As ranchers we need to stick together.
If one of us goes solo,
we all suffer.
It's a full moon tonight.
Perfect time for these
rustlers to make a move.
- Do we have enough hands?
- Mm-hmm.
Tess is gonna be mighty
annoyed she missed this.
I'll make sure to hold my own. (SIGHING)
Good. We need all hands on deck.
(KNOCKING AT THE DOOR,
SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC)
You're expecting someone else?
No. Come in.
Constable Fletcher. What a surprise.
Awfully convenient to
find you all together.
Just here for tea?
I like a good Earl Grey.
(SIGHING)
I've contacted reinforcements.
They'll be here soon.
Listen, I can't stop you from
wanting to protect your land.
But we need to work together.
We're on the same side.
You can stand guard.
Be our eyes and ears,
but you have to let
us Mounties do our job.
If we work as a team, we
can capture these rustlers.
Understood?
- Michael's right.
- You serious?
What about us ranchers
doing it on our own?
Best not to repeat the past.
I agree with Wyatt.
(FRUSTRATED SIGH)
Great. Alright. Listen up.
(GENTLE MUSIC)
We need to sort out posting teams.
Rather than just specific
ranches, we need to cover
the entire area.
I've been scoping out
the highest vantage points
To see where the rustlers
might be moving in.
This is where the
Mounties will be stationed.
You said you found a
lantern by your broken fence?
- That's right.
- Good.
So we can assume that's
what the rustlers are using.
Because we
are gonna be using these.
If you see this light
out there, don't shoot.
Otherwise, we shoot.
Don't shoot anyone regardless.
Remember, our plan hinges
on us working together
and sticking to the plan.
Go it?
It's in all of our best interests.
We're gonna be stationed here and here.
I want you patrolling between both.
If we see anything, we're
gonna report it to the Mounties,
who will be camped right here.
Got it, boss.
(HORSE SNORTING)
(SIGHING)
- What are you doing?
- I'm coming too.
If the rustlers show
up, it's gonna get ugly.
I don't wanna have to worry about you.
I'm not asking. This is my ranch.
Hannah. When's the last
time you even shot a gun?
I used to shoot cans with my uncle.
Won't be like shooting cans.
Like you said, we
need all hands on deck.
And I've got two of them.
I'm not sending other people
to protect my property.
(HORSE WHINNIES)
(SIGHING)
(SIGHING)
This Johnson case still irks me.
I mean, I'm happy for the firm,
but it just doesn't
feel right somehow.
Things just aren't
the same without you.
Zoe, is everything okay?
Yeah, yeah. Everything's fine.
- Hi there.
- Don't you look lovely?
(CHUCKLES) Thank you.
Are you coming to the soiree for Sam?
Ah, yes. I heard something about that.
I wish I could come with
you, but something's come up.
That's too bad.
Constable Reynolds. Didn't
expect to see you in Brookfield.
Miss Anderson, nice to see
you again. We're in position.
(SOMBER MUSIC)
Is everything okay?
Yeah, nothing Fearless
Fletcher can't handle.
Meaning it's dangerous.
- Don't listen to him.
- (PLAYFUL MUSIC)
(BARKING)
Don't listen to him either.
(DOG WHINES)
It's just a little Mountie business.
Well, be careful out there.
Will do.
I'll be sure to be careful too.
I certainly hope you will be.
Enjoy the party, Nora.
(HORSE NEIGHS)
Wow. Doesn't it look great in here?
(CHUCKLING): It really does.
(SENTIMENTAL MUSIC)
Oh, Sam. It's beautiful.
Ronnie got extra flowers,
so I made it for you.
How thoughtful. Thank you.
(COWS MOOING, CRICKETS CHIRPING)
(SOFT MUSIC)
(HANNAH): You've been real talkative.
Just remember to keep your head down.
- I know how to hide.
- You should've stayed back.
I can take care of myself.
Look. That type of bravado
might have worked for you
in the city, but here it's
likely to get you shot.
You underestimate me.
Won't be the first time.
Did you just pay me a compliment?
Don't go twisting my words.
What I meant was
I've never met
anyone quite like you.
Still sounds like a compliment.
You're something, ain't you?
Now you're just praising me.
- (CHUCKLES)
- (BRANCHES CRACKING)
It's just me! (PANTS)
I think I saw a lantern
off in the woods,
But he's gone now. You wanna
go back and check it out?
Where was that?
'Bout a mile east of
here. Down by the gully.
I'll be back within the hour.
In the meantime, you two stay put.
(MEN CHUCKLING)
Oh, don't mind if I do. Thank you.
- Thank you.
- Oh, yeah.
What is that?
(MUMBLING): No, I'm thinking
Milwaukee doesn't produce
the best caviar.
(GROANING): It's an acquired taste.
(GROANING, CLEARING THROAT)
(CLEARING THROAT): Everyone.
Your attention, yeah, thank you.
We we're gathered here
tonight to honor one of our own.
(CHUCKLES)
Sam Tremblay has hit the motherload.
(CHEERING, CLAPPING)
This sort of thing
doesn't happen very often,
so to commemorate this rare event,
I have had my new employee,
Delores, create a special treat.
(PLAYFUL MUSIC)
- (GASPING)
- A blue moon cake.
(CHEERING AND CLAPPING)
Aww
Delores!
I got a job, Miss Nora.
I can see that.
Well done.
Thank you.
(BREATHLESSLY): Wow.
I thought you invited the ranchers?
I invited a bunch of them. (SIGHING)
Hmm. None of them showed.
Wonder what else they
could possibly be doing.
(HEAVY BREATHING, GUN COCKING)
No sign of Wyatt.
It's been over an hour,
he should be here by now.
I'm sure he'll be fine.
He's the best tracker
around these parts.
(SIGHING) Where are you going?
To look for him.
(SIGHING): Wyatt said to stay put.
He's not the boss.
You don't know what's out there.
I'm gonna find out.
(SIGHING)
Actually, Fenton
I need you to do something.
(SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC)
First these rustlers start
swooping in and stealing
Our cattle and now they're
just wasting our time.
Need to be patient.
No, we worked too hard to
keep our cattle healthy.
And then these guys want
to benefit from our sweat?
There's too much at stake.
Tess is gonna come home tomorrow
and expect to see a full herd
to sell at the cattle run.
- And I'm gonna have to tell her.
- (BRANCHES CRACKLING)
Woah, don't shoot, don't
shoot. It's just your dad.
(SIGHING): Dad, what are you doing here?
Here to relieve you.
Don't you have your own post?
Your brother and my ranch
hands have that covered.
I can handle this with Ken.
I work for Tess now.
This is my job, I'm not going anywhere.
I'm your father. I'm telling you to go.
(SCOFFING): Sorry, Dad, but no.
You raised me to be a rancher.
And I've been one since I was five.
I've been working my
whole life for this.
And I protected you your whole life.
I'm not leaving!
- Well, neither am I.
- Well, I am.
I'd rather take a bullet
than listen to you two.
I'm gonna go find another post.
(SOMBER MUSIC)
(LOON WAILING)
(SIGHING): Come here.
Maybe this wasn't
such a great idea, huh?
- Watch out!
- (POPPING)
(GASPING, LAUGHING)
Oh, well, it's all part
of the fun, everyone.
(LAUGHING)
What are the odds of that happening?
I'd call it once in a blue moon.
Delores, can you get this cleaned up
and then get the
fireworks setup right away?
Gotta keep the party moving!
(SNAPPING FINGERS)
- Right away, Mr. Stewart.
- Okay.
(COWS MOOING, CRICKETS CHIRPING)
Thinking about those cattle rustlers
or Miss Anderson?
I'm focused on the job at hand.
I remember that day she came
to Clearwater looking for help.
- (SOFT MUSIC)
- Yeah?
Yeah, she's a strong-minded woman.
I like that about her.
She's a good person with a good heart.
Yeah, well, you don't
have to convince me.
Not to mention beautiful.
I didn't forget.
Well, I hope you also
don't forget that it's
hard enough to do our jobs
without complicating it with feelings.
Maybe we should just focus
on catching these rustlers.
This Brookfield assignment
is temporary, right?
Yeah.
Look, Fletcher, I've
known you a long time.
We both like the
freedom this job affords.
In my experience, the happiest Mounties
are the ones that aren't
tied down to any one place.
(SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(GUNSHOT)
(BREATHING HEAVILY, WHIMPERING)
- (SCREAMS)
- Shh, it's me, it's me.
It's me. Shh
(PANTING)
Get behind me, get behind me. Sh
(TENSE MUSIC)
(HORSE NEIGHS)
(GENTLE MUSIC)
You know, the Greeks used to
say a blue moon was a chance
to let go of the past.
(SIGHING): What does that mean?
Listen, I know
it wasn't always easy for you.
You needed a mother and I certainly
couldn't be that for you.
I did the best I could
raising you, but I still
Yeah I feel like I've failed.
You didn't. You didn't fail, Dad.
I just wish I got to know her.
Yeah, I know. Me too.
(SIGHING)
But sometimes when I look at you,
I think I'm looking right at her.
(CHUCKLES)
You have your mother's
strength, her grit
and got her stubbornness.
Mm-hmm. I'm pretty sure I get
the stubbornness from you, Dad.
(BOTH CHUCKLING)
Listen, no matter how
tough you may act
I still see you as my little girl.
Dad, you gotta let me
make my own mistakes.
How else are little
girls expected to grow up?
(INDISTINCT ORDERS)
(SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC)
If I shoot, it'll
give away our position.
What were you thinking?
(HORSE SNORTS)
I was worried about
you, so I came looking.
Well, you found me. What now?
Now
I hope things go according to plan.
You have a plan?
(BREATHING HEAVILY): Yes.
Sort of.
- (SHOUTING): Over there!
- (GUN COCKING)
They spotted us! Get down, get down!
- (WHIMPERING)
- (GUNSHOTS)
(GUNSHOTS)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(MOUNTIES SHOUTING)
(HORSES SNORTING)
- (GUNSHOTS)
- (MOUNTIES SHOUTING)
- (PANTING)
- My plan
- I sent Fenton for help.
- (GUNSHOTS)
(SHOUTING): Hey! Drop your weapons!
(RUSTLERS AND MOUNTIES SHOUTING)
Mounties! Spread out!
(MOUNTIES SHOUTING)
I got this one!
Come on, move it!
- Quick right!
- I got him! Move right.
(PANTING)
(SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC)
(MAN GRUNTS)
(GRUNTING)
On your feet!
(EFFORT GRUNTS)
- You're under arrest.
- (GUN COCKING)
(RIFLE COCKING)
Yeah, I wouldn't do that if I were you.
Get on the ground!
(GUN COCKING)
(HORSE NEIGHING)
(TENSE MUSIC)
(HORSE STARTLE)
- (GUNSHOT)
- Oh!
- (GROANING)
- Stay down.
Delores! You're taking too long.
We need to create a spark.
That's all, here, watch.
- (PLAYFUL MUSIC)
- There we go
Um, Mr. Stewart!
I don't think you're
supposed to be doing that.
Oh, is fine!
(GENTLE MUSIC)
(FOOTSTEPS APPROACHING)
You're missing your party.
(CHUCKLES)
I'm not really in a party mood.
Then why did you agree to it?
This was for the town.
You have a heart of gold, Sam.
And that's way better than real gold.
You're upset that not many people came?
That's it's not that.
Then what is it?
I've just been thinking
taking stock in what's important.
Ever since I was a young kid
it was my dream to strike gold.
I thought that gold
would bring me happiness.
That people would respect me.
I'd finally be somebody.
(SCOFFS)
But now that it's happened
doesn't seem to matter to me
in the way that I thought it would.
I get it.
(CHUCKLING)
I knew you would. (SIGHING)
Yeah, I look around
and all that matters is right here.
The townspeople? (CHUCKLES)
It's you.
Maggie
you accepted me when I was just Sam.
You're the brightest part of my days.
I have all this gold
and the only thing I
can think about is
kissing you.
(MUSIC SWELLS)
(LAUGHING, FIREWORKS POPPING)
(DELORES): I can't believe it!
(LAUGHING)
We did it!
- Ah! Oh!
- Wow!
(MAN): Oh, my!
(FIREWORKS POPPING)
(AMUSED LAUGHTER)
You were right, Sam.
- This party was a great idea.
- Mm-hmm.
(SOFT MUSIC)
Whoa.
Well, guess I'll see you tomorrow.
You showed grit today.
You're more than bravado.
You back it up.
For better or worse,
you're one of us now. A rancher.
I've learned from the best.
Is that a compliment?
I was talking about my uncle.
(HORSE SNORTING)
You aren't so bad yourself.
Right.
Goodnight, Wyatt.
Goodnight, Hannah.
(HORSE SNORTING)
(WOLF HOWLING)
(SIGHS)
(GIRL): Aren't you afraid
when you go out there?
Everybody gets afraid
at one time or another.
It's what you do with
your fear that defines you.
(GENTLE MUSIC)
Alright, we're gonna ask
you guys one more time
(SIGHS DEEPLY)
Which one of you clowns is the leader?
You know, Jim? As I
look at this ragtag bunch,
I don't think any of
them has the intelligence
to pull off this operation.
(WHISPERING): I thought I
clipped one in the shoulder
when we were chasing them on horseback.
Not one of these guys'
got a wounded shoulder.
(SOMBER MUSIC)
(SIGHING)
Want me to ride with
you back to the cabin?
I'll be fine.
No doubt.
Lucie, I want you to know
I think Tess has the
best foreman in the valley.
Thanks, Dad.
I'm sure Tess is gonna be
sad she missed tonight, but
meant a lot for me
to be out there with you.
(FOOTSTEPS APPROACHING)
(DISHES CLINKING)
Mint. You remembered!
I figured some things
had to stay the same.
The children are wonderful.
And you finished this.
This is amazing.
The most pressing files are on top.
And I need to make my way back
to San Francisco in the morning.
I was hoping we'd have a chance
to catch up before you leave.
There's not much else to say. (CHUCKLES)
What about telling me
what's been really going on?
Zoe. It's okay.
What would you tell a friend
who might have done something illegal,
but didn't realize it at the time?
What did you do?
You knew how you and
Mr. Williams would often
have me deliver filings
to the courthouse?
Of course.
Sometimes, Mr. Williams would have me
deliver other envelopes to a judge.
Judge Halvorson.
Okay
Last time
Last time, what?
I looked inside the envelope
and it was full of money.
There must be a reasonable
explanation for that.
The next day, we got a favorable ruling
from Judge Halvorson.
Then I remembered all the
other envelopes I delivered
and all the other cases we won
Didn't Judge Halvorson preside over
my Thornton Erikson lawsuit?
Did you deliver an
envelope for that case?
Carter Williams has
been bribing a judge
Yeah
What are you when you help
another person commit a crime?
An accessory.
Am I an accessory?
No.
You didn't do anything wrong.
What about you?
A lot of the cases before
Judge Halvorson were yours.
(KNOCKING AT THE DOOR, GASPING)
Michael
I didn't expect you.
I know it's late,
- but I needed to come by.
- Oh?
There's a cattle rustling
operation underway tonight.
We caught the bandits,
but their leader's still out there.
That's wow.
He's still somewhere in the area,
likely armed and dangerous.
I needed to make sure you
and the children were safe.
Thank you.
We're fine.
I don't feel right
leaving you alone tonight,
knowing the rustlers are
on the loose, close by.
Are you okay if I stay
on the porch tonight?
Do I have a choice in this?
Not really.
I'm not gonna let anything
happen to you or the children.
Thank you, Michael.
You're a good man.
And a great Mountie.
Thanks, Nora.
Goodnight, Michael.
Does that mean that you
could get implicated?
(BREATHING SHAKILY)
(WHISPERING): Good girl, good girl.
Yeah, yeah.
(HORSES NEIGH)
(SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC)
(NEIGHING)
(TENSE MUSIC)
(KEYS JINGLING)
- Lucie? Is that you?
- (GUN COCKING)
(GASPS) Huntsman.
What are you doing here?
Waiting for you.
(THEME SONG)