1 00:00:53,480 --> 00:00:54,746 Hey James. 2 00:00:54,813 --> 00:00:56,013 Hey. 3 00:00:58,413 --> 00:00:59,246 in the feed barn. 4 00:00:59,379 --> 00:01:00,546 There's some left if you want it. 5 00:01:00,613 --> 00:01:02,980 I'll never say no to your sweet tea, Aunt Amy. 6 00:01:04,379 --> 00:01:06,612 I have helped move the herd many times. 7 00:01:06,679 --> 00:01:09,213 I know how exhausting it is. How did it go? 8 00:01:09,313 --> 00:01:10,712 Thank you. 9 00:01:10,812 --> 00:01:12,646 Both Dad and I had things pretty much under control. 10 00:01:12,713 --> 00:01:14,679 We only had one runner, but we got her onside quickly. 11 00:01:14,812 --> 00:01:17,046 You'll get used to it. It's just like riding a bike. 12 00:01:17,146 --> 00:01:18,479 You're right. 13 00:01:18,613 --> 00:01:22,012 The longer I'm back, the more it feels like I never left. 14 00:01:22,146 --> 00:01:24,646 It just feels so right, having our land and our faith 15 00:01:24,713 --> 00:01:27,346 come together, literally. 16 00:01:27,480 --> 00:01:30,146 It does feel right. 17 00:01:30,213 --> 00:01:32,879 Okay. Dinner's in 30. Don't be late. 18 00:01:32,979 --> 00:01:34,480 All right. 19 00:01:50,980 --> 00:01:54,346 James. I need strength. 20 00:01:57,313 --> 00:01:59,646 Well, you've come to the right place, Dad. 21 00:01:59,779 --> 00:02:02,346 I can't think of any blessings that the Lord hasn't given us 22 00:02:02,413 --> 00:02:04,279 on this beautiful, sunny day. 23 00:02:04,413 --> 00:02:06,080 If you say so. 24 00:02:06,213 --> 00:02:09,679 Oh, come on, we got our health. Cows are out to pasture. 25 00:02:09,746 --> 00:02:12,313 We got our chores all done and all before supper. 26 00:02:12,413 --> 00:02:13,213 How about that? 27 00:02:13,279 --> 00:02:15,613 I know, I know. I am grateful. 28 00:02:15,713 --> 00:02:18,512 But we both know we could be a whole lot busier. 29 00:02:18,579 --> 00:02:20,446 I should be at the auction right now, 30 00:02:20,546 --> 00:02:22,546 bidding on livestock. 31 00:02:23,713 --> 00:02:26,980 I know, but we can't expand without that approval. 32 00:02:29,080 --> 00:02:30,880 Any news on the delay? 33 00:02:31,013 --> 00:02:32,080 Well, that's just it. 34 00:02:34,079 --> 00:02:36,080 bureaucrats in town. 35 00:02:36,146 --> 00:02:38,746 Dad, I truly believe that the Lord is watching over us. 36 00:02:38,879 --> 00:02:40,680 Sometimes it just takes a little while 37 00:02:40,746 --> 00:02:42,379 for the red tape to unstick itself. 38 00:02:42,512 --> 00:02:44,346 Well, let's just say I wouldn't be surprised 39 00:02:44,413 --> 00:02:47,146 if the Newmans were behind this. 40 00:02:47,246 --> 00:02:51,513 Oh, Dad, the Newmans, they don't run the county office. 41 00:02:52,379 --> 00:02:54,379 Yeah, I know. 42 00:02:54,512 --> 00:02:57,813 I'm trusting my intuition on this one. 43 00:02:57,913 --> 00:03:00,679 Have you spoken to Aunt Amy about any of this? 44 00:03:00,746 --> 00:03:03,013 I mean, maybe she can offer some kind of insight 45 00:03:03,146 --> 00:03:05,213 now that she's involved with the Ranchers' Association. 46 00:03:05,313 --> 00:03:06,613 Oh, maybe. 47 00:03:09,179 --> 00:03:14,013 You really have built something special here, son. 48 00:03:15,146 --> 00:03:18,746 It's becoming a meaningful place for the community. 49 00:03:18,812 --> 00:03:23,313 And I feel like I'm finally growing roots here too. 50 00:03:23,446 --> 00:03:27,213 Your roots have always been here. 51 00:03:27,313 --> 00:03:30,346 There's nothing like planting your feet firmly on the soil 52 00:03:30,479 --> 00:03:32,312 of your ancestors. 53 00:03:32,446 --> 00:03:34,480 No there isn't. 54 00:03:38,279 --> 00:03:43,613 I think I'd like to take a moment to pray before dinner. 55 00:03:43,746 --> 00:03:46,013 That's what this place is for. 56 00:03:47,813 --> 00:03:49,613 I'll leave you to it. 57 00:04:02,146 --> 00:04:03,879 Have you shared this with Dad, Aunt Amy? 58 00:04:04,012 --> 00:04:06,180 Honestly, Janet, my brother has 59 00:04:06,246 --> 00:04:08,713 so much rattling around in his brain right now. 60 00:04:08,846 --> 00:04:10,312 He's so beat at the end of the day, 61 00:04:10,379 --> 00:04:12,346 the last thing I want to do is talk numbers with him. 62 00:04:12,479 --> 00:04:14,979 I just want to make sure that the financials look right, 63 00:04:15,046 --> 00:04:17,380 that I haven't missed something 64 00:04:17,513 --> 00:04:18,879 before I send them to the accountant. 65 00:04:19,012 --> 00:04:21,579 I've been a little split focus lately. 66 00:04:21,679 --> 00:04:23,213 Any red flags in particular? 67 00:04:23,346 --> 00:04:26,346 Uh, well, just that we have had such great weather. 68 00:04:26,412 --> 00:04:27,912 I thought the numbers would be better. 69 00:04:28,012 --> 00:04:30,380 I see. 70 00:04:30,513 --> 00:04:32,012 You know what, Aunt Amy, 71 00:04:32,079 --> 00:04:33,512 I'm going to have to call you back. 72 00:04:33,646 --> 00:04:35,013 Oh, okay. Of course. 73 00:04:35,146 --> 00:04:36,913 Um, but you'll have a quick look? 74 00:04:37,013 --> 00:04:39,046 Definitely. Send it over anytime. 75 00:04:39,179 --> 00:04:40,046 Thanks. 76 00:04:41,346 --> 00:04:43,046 Hi, stranger. 77 00:04:45,180 --> 00:04:48,346 Oh, well, I see you two are getting reacquainted. 78 00:04:48,413 --> 00:04:51,479 Um, I just wanted to thank you for accepting the position, 79 00:04:51,546 --> 00:04:53,679 Eric, we're so happy to have you back. 80 00:04:53,746 --> 00:04:56,346 Position? What position? 81 00:04:56,412 --> 00:04:58,846 Attending physician, of course. 82 00:04:58,913 --> 00:05:02,979 Yes. Thank you. I am glad to be back. 83 00:05:03,079 --> 00:05:05,980 You didn't tell me that you were hiring Eric? 84 00:05:06,080 --> 00:05:08,113 Well, as chief of staff, I didn't realize 85 00:05:08,246 --> 00:05:11,379 I had to run my decisions past attendings for approval. 86 00:05:11,446 --> 00:05:14,146 Um, when you have a second, I'd love to steal you. 87 00:05:14,246 --> 00:05:17,013 I need to onboard you with the new clinical procedures. 88 00:05:17,113 --> 00:05:19,646 You know, I've only been gone months, not years. 89 00:05:19,779 --> 00:05:20,912 So I, uh, I'm pretty up to speed 90 00:05:21,046 --> 00:05:22,313 with the Alltime Health handbook. 91 00:05:22,446 --> 00:05:26,146 Well, the policies at this clinic have been updated by me 92 00:05:26,246 --> 00:05:30,446 with full board approval, so you'll have to be briefed. 93 00:05:30,512 --> 00:05:32,080 All righty. 94 00:05:58,579 --> 00:05:59,813 Oh, look at that. 95 00:05:59,913 --> 00:06:01,613 Looks like someone's deep into planning. 96 00:06:01,679 --> 00:06:03,312 Yeah. No kidding. 97 00:06:03,446 --> 00:06:05,179 You know, when I volunteered to lead the working group 98 00:06:05,312 --> 00:06:07,879 on starting up a food pantry in Crossroad Springs, 99 00:06:07,979 --> 00:06:10,146 I didn't know how many suggestions and opinions 100 00:06:10,213 --> 00:06:12,146 I was going to get at the first meeting. 101 00:06:13,180 --> 00:06:16,713 Maggie, you're doing great. You are really. 102 00:06:16,813 --> 00:06:18,446 And look, if it helps, 103 00:06:18,513 --> 00:06:20,512 I can tell you that the one we set up in Chicago, 104 00:06:20,646 --> 00:06:22,013 it took some time to get up and running, 105 00:06:22,146 --> 00:06:25,846 but when we finally got it going, it was worth it. 106 00:06:25,979 --> 00:06:27,280 It didn't take long for us to see 107 00:06:27,346 --> 00:06:29,912 how much people needed the extra help. 108 00:06:30,012 --> 00:06:32,480 I think we can get that same help here. 109 00:06:35,980 --> 00:06:39,646 Look, you've built a very successful cafe. 110 00:06:39,713 --> 00:06:41,013 You have the food know how. 111 00:06:41,146 --> 00:06:42,980 You have the pricing knowledge. 112 00:06:43,046 --> 00:06:46,613 You have a very eager community who wants to help. 113 00:06:46,680 --> 00:06:50,712 Just where to start? 114 00:06:50,812 --> 00:06:53,146 Well, my committee back in Chicago, 115 00:06:53,212 --> 00:06:55,146 they would always narrow their focus down to one goal 116 00:06:55,280 --> 00:06:57,980 and just do one step at a time. 117 00:06:58,113 --> 00:07:01,013 Maybe I need to do a little research. 118 00:07:02,946 --> 00:07:06,080 I've got an idea. Why don't I call Cedar Rock? 119 00:07:06,213 --> 00:07:10,079 I hear someone named Andy Walton runs their food pantry. 120 00:07:10,212 --> 00:07:12,846 Maybe it'd be helpful to go see it firsthand. 121 00:07:12,913 --> 00:07:16,546 Yeah, actually, I think an onsite visit 122 00:07:16,679 --> 00:07:17,879 would be extremely helpful. 123 00:07:17,946 --> 00:07:20,213 Oh, maybe we could work on the branding, 124 00:07:20,346 --> 00:07:23,012 make it a little bit more neighborly just for people 125 00:07:23,079 --> 00:07:25,746 who might be a little cautious to partake. 126 00:07:25,879 --> 00:07:26,846 Absolutely. 127 00:07:26,912 --> 00:07:28,279 Sometimes people who need help, 128 00:07:28,379 --> 00:07:30,413 they don't always want others to know they need it. 129 00:07:30,546 --> 00:07:32,646 Yeah. 130 00:07:32,746 --> 00:07:35,346 Oh. How about The Roundup? 131 00:07:36,646 --> 00:07:39,080 Very fitting, I love it. 132 00:07:40,546 --> 00:07:41,546 How about a coffee? 133 00:07:41,680 --> 00:07:44,180 Yeah, well, you know, I'd never say no to some coffee. 134 00:07:44,246 --> 00:07:46,146 I know. 135 00:08:01,780 --> 00:08:03,446 You're in a good mood. 136 00:08:03,513 --> 00:08:05,779 I'm just here to pick up those new rain barrels. 137 00:08:05,846 --> 00:08:07,113 Rain barrels? 138 00:08:07,246 --> 00:08:08,513 That's what's got you in a good mood? 139 00:08:08,613 --> 00:08:09,846 Yeah. Rain barrels. 140 00:08:09,946 --> 00:08:11,346 What's really going on? 141 00:08:13,146 --> 00:08:16,413 Well, uh, my Uncle Jackson hasn't called in a while. 142 00:08:16,479 --> 00:08:17,646 It's kind of nice. 143 00:08:17,779 --> 00:08:19,279 You know, not many people are happy when family members 144 00:08:19,413 --> 00:08:20,946 don't call them. 145 00:08:21,012 --> 00:08:23,646 Yeah, well, it's both a relief 146 00:08:23,780 --> 00:08:25,346 and still a concern. 147 00:08:25,446 --> 00:08:27,846 Nah, I just got tired of locking horns with my uncle 148 00:08:27,946 --> 00:08:29,579 over the state of the ranch. 149 00:08:29,646 --> 00:08:31,846 Family business, it's tough. 150 00:08:31,979 --> 00:08:33,312 Dad and I were just locking horns over 151 00:08:33,446 --> 00:08:35,346 how tall the feed bucket pyramid should be. 152 00:08:36,513 --> 00:08:37,746 It's ridiculous, I know. 153 00:08:37,812 --> 00:08:39,413 No, no. 154 00:08:39,479 --> 00:08:41,313 When it comes down to the family business, every detail matters. 155 00:08:41,446 --> 00:08:42,412 Yeah. 156 00:08:42,479 --> 00:08:44,813 So you think your uncle just lost interest? 157 00:08:44,946 --> 00:08:47,446 That would be nice. 158 00:08:47,579 --> 00:08:50,813 Uh, he's probably just caught up with his oil business. 159 00:08:50,946 --> 00:08:52,280 That's where he belongs. 160 00:08:52,346 --> 00:08:53,313 Yeah. 161 00:08:55,113 --> 00:08:56,346 on something, actually. 162 00:08:56,446 --> 00:08:57,679 Yeah. 163 00:08:57,779 --> 00:09:00,180 My dad's been getting all the family paperwork together, 164 00:09:00,280 --> 00:09:03,046 just so there's no misunderstanding about 165 00:09:03,179 --> 00:09:04,813 who manages this place when he retires. 166 00:09:04,880 --> 00:09:06,346 Do you have any thoughts? 167 00:09:06,479 --> 00:09:08,312 Well, smart to take care of that. 168 00:09:08,379 --> 00:09:10,246 I've been working on our family trust with our lawyer, 169 00:09:10,346 --> 00:09:12,013 Elsa Hubbard, she's here in town. 170 00:09:12,080 --> 00:09:13,813 I'm going to meet up with her next week. 171 00:09:13,879 --> 00:09:15,512 I could connect you both, if you like. 172 00:09:15,646 --> 00:09:17,013 Oh, that'd be great. 173 00:09:17,146 --> 00:09:20,179 Yeah, it's not easy taking care of the family legacy 174 00:09:20,246 --> 00:09:22,579 that's being passed down to us by our parents, is it. 175 00:09:22,679 --> 00:09:24,846 Yeah. 176 00:09:24,980 --> 00:09:26,846 Well, rain barrels. 177 00:09:26,980 --> 00:09:28,313 Rain barrels. 178 00:09:33,180 --> 00:09:36,246 Excuse me, Pastor Hamilton. 179 00:09:36,379 --> 00:09:37,146 Yes. 180 00:09:38,713 --> 00:09:42,680 I was hoping to maybe have a one on one with you. 181 00:09:42,813 --> 00:09:44,380 Of course. 182 00:09:46,046 --> 00:09:49,346 I was wondering if you had time for a chat. 183 00:09:49,479 --> 00:09:52,313 I've got something on my mind, and, 184 00:09:52,380 --> 00:09:55,813 well, it isn't something I can talk to my wife about. 185 00:09:55,880 --> 00:09:58,880 It's more a challenge of the spirit. 186 00:09:59,013 --> 00:10:01,579 I see. I'd be happy to help. 187 00:10:01,679 --> 00:10:06,079 How's tomorrow, 10 AM, after morning chores, of course. 188 00:10:06,179 --> 00:10:08,846 You know where the cowboy church is on Red Oak? 189 00:10:08,913 --> 00:10:10,213 Yeah, I sure do. 190 00:10:10,346 --> 00:10:13,080 Wonderful. Then I'll see you tomorrow morning. 191 00:10:14,046 --> 00:10:17,046 Thank you. I'll see you tomorrow. 192 00:10:24,746 --> 00:10:26,413 What was that all about? 193 00:10:28,079 --> 00:10:30,213 Oh, well, he just wanted some pastor time 194 00:10:30,346 --> 00:10:31,979 for some spiritual guidance. 195 00:10:32,046 --> 00:10:33,380 So we're going to meet tomorrow. 196 00:10:33,513 --> 00:10:35,980 I love that people are reaching out to you, 197 00:10:36,046 --> 00:10:39,213 putting their faith in our wonderful pastor. 198 00:10:40,646 --> 00:10:44,346 Wow. Yeah, maybe I should open regular office hours. 199 00:10:44,479 --> 00:10:48,712 Start doing the Lord's work outside of Sunday service. 200 00:10:48,779 --> 00:10:51,013 I think that's a great idea. 201 00:10:51,146 --> 00:10:54,113 And your church family will really appreciate that. 202 00:10:55,346 --> 00:10:58,080 There's a great need for you here, James. 203 00:11:11,112 --> 00:11:15,112 So please remember Proverbs three five to three six. 204 00:11:15,246 --> 00:11:18,413 Trust in the Lord with all your ways 205 00:11:18,546 --> 00:11:21,879 and lean not on your own understanding. 206 00:11:21,946 --> 00:11:24,912 In all your ways acknowledge Him, 207 00:11:24,979 --> 00:11:28,046 and He shall direct your paths. 208 00:11:30,446 --> 00:11:31,746 Thank you. 209 00:11:31,813 --> 00:11:34,380 And please enjoy the rest of this blessed and beautiful day. 210 00:11:36,380 --> 00:11:37,612 Oh, sorry. 211 00:11:37,746 --> 00:11:40,379 Before you all go, I've got an announcement to make. 212 00:11:40,446 --> 00:11:44,379 Our church now has office hours, so please let everyone know 213 00:11:44,446 --> 00:11:47,212 they're welcome to reach out to me if they ever want to talk. 214 00:11:47,279 --> 00:11:50,146 So I've included my phone number in this week's handout. 215 00:11:50,246 --> 00:11:52,080 It's also going to be posted at the community board 216 00:11:52,213 --> 00:11:54,146 at the Daisy Mae Cafe. 217 00:11:54,246 --> 00:11:57,280 So call me, text me, send me a message. 218 00:11:57,413 --> 00:11:59,113 The cowboy church is here for the community, 219 00:11:59,246 --> 00:12:01,380 but I'm here for you. 220 00:12:01,513 --> 00:12:03,046 All right. Thank you. 221 00:12:05,646 --> 00:12:06,613 Thank you. 222 00:12:21,680 --> 00:12:24,046 Best godmother ever. 223 00:12:25,646 --> 00:12:27,946 Oh, it looks like it's almost time for his nap. 224 00:12:28,013 --> 00:12:29,313 Do you want help putting him down? 225 00:12:29,379 --> 00:12:32,646 No, no, no, that's my job. Hey. 226 00:12:35,779 --> 00:12:39,480 Oh, I know. Your toys. I know. 227 00:12:45,046 --> 00:12:47,779 Every time Lewis puts him down, he's out like a light. 228 00:12:47,846 --> 00:12:49,313 Oh, I love that. 229 00:12:54,212 --> 00:12:57,513 I feel so blessed. We're all thriving here. 230 00:12:57,580 --> 00:12:59,646 I am so glad to hear that. 231 00:12:59,779 --> 00:13:02,379 And just so you know, Aunt Amy is over the moon 232 00:13:02,512 --> 00:13:04,279 with how Lewis is helping my dad. 233 00:13:04,379 --> 00:13:06,712 I believe the word she used was indispensable. 234 00:13:06,846 --> 00:13:08,346 Oh, wow. 235 00:13:08,413 --> 00:13:11,879 Okay, well, your father has been so generous with his time. 236 00:13:12,013 --> 00:13:13,880 He's bringing Lewis in on so much 237 00:13:14,013 --> 00:13:16,279 from mechanics to crop rotation. 238 00:13:16,379 --> 00:13:18,879 And Lewis is soaking it all up like a sponge. 239 00:13:18,946 --> 00:13:24,246 Oh. Well, as long as he doesn't soak up my dad's crustiness. 240 00:13:25,379 --> 00:13:27,779 Seriously, it's legendary around here. 241 00:13:27,913 --> 00:13:30,912 Okay, well, Willis can be gruff, but, uh, 242 00:13:31,046 --> 00:13:33,513 no, he's just been so kind to Lewis. 243 00:13:35,246 --> 00:13:37,279 Well, that's lights out for the little man. 244 00:13:37,413 --> 00:13:38,580 That was fast. 245 00:13:38,646 --> 00:13:41,079 See, every time. It's a gift. 246 00:13:41,213 --> 00:13:43,779 I was just telling Tina what an asset you are to the ranch. 247 00:13:43,879 --> 00:13:45,446 Me? 248 00:13:45,546 --> 00:13:48,279 Oh, maybe one day. But I still feel like I have a lot to learn 249 00:13:48,379 --> 00:13:50,712 I'm lucky your dad is so patient with me. 250 00:13:55,246 --> 00:13:57,379 Speaking of, Willis needs me. I got to run. 251 00:13:57,512 --> 00:14:01,612 For you. Oh, and for you. Bye, girls. 252 00:14:01,679 --> 00:14:02,979 Bye. 253 00:14:03,046 --> 00:14:06,979 And that is what being indispensable looks like. 254 00:14:07,112 --> 00:14:10,646 He's so great with Thomas too. I really lucked out. 255 00:14:10,779 --> 00:14:13,513 Not all dads are up to the task. 256 00:14:13,646 --> 00:14:16,046 Sadly, I know that firsthand. 257 00:14:25,079 --> 00:14:27,346 Hey. I'm here, Mr. H, what do you need? 258 00:14:27,480 --> 00:14:29,146 You made good time. 259 00:14:29,212 --> 00:14:32,146 It's like you said. Early is on time and on time is late. 260 00:14:32,279 --> 00:14:35,280 Oh, you listen, I like that. 261 00:14:35,346 --> 00:14:38,580 Hand me a five eight socket, would you? 262 00:14:38,646 --> 00:14:39,580 You got it. 263 00:14:44,613 --> 00:14:45,646 How's the little one? 264 00:14:45,779 --> 00:14:47,812 He's good, healthy. 265 00:14:47,879 --> 00:14:49,913 Yeah, you bought him a baseball glove? 266 00:14:49,979 --> 00:14:52,446 Not yet. Those arms got promise. 267 00:14:52,513 --> 00:14:54,280 He threw his bottle out the crib yesterday, 268 00:14:54,346 --> 00:14:56,812 and he cleared the room and smoked the dresser. 269 00:14:56,879 --> 00:14:59,146 Well, that's a great sign, isn't it? 270 00:15:00,680 --> 00:15:02,212 Oh, nuts. 271 00:15:02,279 --> 00:15:06,346 You know, there's one bolt that just won't come loose, 272 00:15:06,480 --> 00:15:10,313 and I got to replace it to pin this manifold down properly. 273 00:15:10,380 --> 00:15:12,713 The tractor sounds like a freight train. 274 00:15:14,646 --> 00:15:17,679 You want to give it a shot? 275 00:15:17,746 --> 00:15:19,580 I got an idea. 276 00:15:22,546 --> 00:15:25,680 Yeah, a little leverage. 277 00:15:32,679 --> 00:15:35,046 Yeah, that did the trick. 278 00:15:36,146 --> 00:15:37,813 That was good thinking, kid. 279 00:15:37,880 --> 00:15:39,346 Thank you, sir. 280 00:15:52,412 --> 00:15:56,479 I don't know how we got on without you, Amy. 281 00:15:56,546 --> 00:15:59,479 Well, like I always say, many hands make light work. 282 00:15:59,546 --> 00:16:02,680 You've certainly lightened my workload. 283 00:16:02,780 --> 00:16:04,979 I'm so glad we can make this happen. 284 00:16:05,079 --> 00:16:09,246 Um, Mason, I wanted to talk to you about something. 285 00:16:09,312 --> 00:16:11,846 Willis and I are feeling very frustrated 286 00:16:11,946 --> 00:16:13,780 with the slowdown on the herd expansion. 287 00:16:13,913 --> 00:16:15,446 You know, I noticed Willis keeps skipping 288 00:16:15,580 --> 00:16:17,113 the cattle barn auctions. 289 00:16:17,246 --> 00:16:18,779 I sent him a text last time. 290 00:16:18,913 --> 00:16:20,413 Oh, he wants to be there. 291 00:16:20,479 --> 00:16:22,579 It's just we don't have our feedlot permit yet. 292 00:16:22,646 --> 00:16:25,412 What? That was weeks ago. 293 00:16:25,479 --> 00:16:29,079 I know. The bureaucracy is maddening. 294 00:16:29,146 --> 00:16:32,280 Well, that explains why Willis isn't bidding on cows. 295 00:16:32,346 --> 00:16:33,480 Right. 296 00:16:33,580 --> 00:16:35,546 And we can't get any information about our application. 297 00:16:35,613 --> 00:16:39,246 And I have no idea what's taking so long. 298 00:16:39,379 --> 00:16:40,879 I have a friend down at the recorder's office. 299 00:16:40,946 --> 00:16:42,146 I'll check with him. 300 00:16:42,246 --> 00:16:44,646 Thank you. Much appreciated. 301 00:16:44,779 --> 00:16:46,146 Of course, I want to be clear, 302 00:16:46,279 --> 00:16:48,380 I don't have any authority to speed the process along. 303 00:16:48,446 --> 00:16:49,646 Oh, I know. 304 00:16:49,746 --> 00:16:51,746 And I'm not asking for any favors or special treatment. 305 00:16:51,880 --> 00:16:53,979 I just want to know what's going on. 306 00:16:54,079 --> 00:16:55,946 Okay. I'm happy to help if I can. 307 00:16:56,079 --> 00:16:57,579 Thank you. 308 00:16:57,646 --> 00:16:59,080 All right, well, these envelopes aren't going to 309 00:16:59,146 --> 00:17:00,246 stuff themselves. 310 00:17:00,313 --> 00:17:01,146 Get to it. 311 00:17:09,013 --> 00:17:11,013 So that's basically how it all went down. 312 00:17:11,146 --> 00:17:13,813 I finished my cardiac rotation 313 00:17:13,946 --> 00:17:15,646 and Alltime Health gave me the choice between 314 00:17:15,712 --> 00:17:18,679 staying in the city or coming back to Crossroad Springs. 315 00:17:18,812 --> 00:17:20,479 And you chose to come back here? 316 00:17:20,546 --> 00:17:23,146 And do you know why? 317 00:17:23,212 --> 00:17:26,646 Because you missed the terrible coffee in the break room? 318 00:17:30,179 --> 00:17:32,879 I chose Crossroad Springs because... 319 00:17:33,012 --> 00:17:35,613 Hey, just checking on what's going on in 102. 320 00:17:35,679 --> 00:17:37,980 I'm waiting on the workup to come back from the lab. 321 00:17:38,046 --> 00:17:40,513 Well, I saw the lab report post a minute or two ago. 322 00:17:40,646 --> 00:17:42,980 I don't want to rush your break, but I do need that exam room. 323 00:17:43,113 --> 00:17:46,513 Absolutely. I'll check right now. Excuse me, Eric. 324 00:17:46,580 --> 00:17:48,480 Of course. Patients first. 325 00:17:51,912 --> 00:17:53,879 You know, Layla, as you suggested, 326 00:17:54,012 --> 00:17:56,279 I was reading through the handbook last night, 327 00:17:56,346 --> 00:18:00,346 and I have a question about one section. 328 00:18:00,479 --> 00:18:03,546 The part about relationships between full time staff. 329 00:18:03,613 --> 00:18:04,913 Yeah, did I read that right 330 00:18:05,046 --> 00:18:06,913 that fraternizing is against the code of conduct, 331 00:18:07,046 --> 00:18:10,113 even with coworkers who are not a reporting chain. 332 00:18:12,212 --> 00:18:13,779 I'm only asking because... 333 00:18:13,912 --> 00:18:17,480 Eric, I think I know why you're asking, 334 00:18:17,580 --> 00:18:20,412 and I'm flattered, really. 335 00:18:20,479 --> 00:18:21,779 Oh, ah... 336 00:18:21,879 --> 00:18:25,846 But sadly, yes, those are the rules. 337 00:18:25,913 --> 00:18:31,113 As difficult as it may be for both parties. 338 00:18:43,279 --> 00:18:45,713 Okay. Come on. Come here. 339 00:18:49,412 --> 00:18:53,213 There you go, ladies and gentlemen. 340 00:18:53,346 --> 00:18:54,946 Come here. 341 00:18:55,046 --> 00:18:56,013 All right. 342 00:18:56,146 --> 00:18:57,446 Now, I'm going to go deliver the agenda 343 00:18:57,546 --> 00:18:58,946 for the Ranchers' Association meeting, 344 00:18:59,046 --> 00:19:00,613 to all the local ranchers. 345 00:19:00,679 --> 00:19:02,680 So see you later. 346 00:19:28,346 --> 00:19:29,613 Hey Jed. 347 00:19:29,680 --> 00:19:31,279 Hey, Amy. Good to see you. 348 00:19:31,413 --> 00:19:32,680 Good to see you. 349 00:19:32,780 --> 00:19:34,280 Here's the agenda for the upcoming 350 00:19:34,346 --> 00:19:36,346 Ranchers' Association meeting. 351 00:19:36,480 --> 00:19:37,713 Okay, thanks. 352 00:19:37,813 --> 00:19:38,946 Yeah, I'll make sure Daniel gets it. 353 00:19:39,079 --> 00:19:40,980 Thank you. 354 00:19:42,479 --> 00:19:43,779 I should go. 355 00:19:43,846 --> 00:19:47,812 Hey, how's everything going on the other side of the fence? 356 00:19:47,946 --> 00:19:49,680 Uh, it's good. 357 00:19:49,780 --> 00:19:51,746 Yeah, the chickens are scratching, 358 00:19:51,813 --> 00:19:53,413 the garden patch is growing. 359 00:19:53,480 --> 00:19:55,279 Oh, yeah. You got your tomatoes in yet? 360 00:19:55,346 --> 00:19:59,012 You bet. Roma, cherry and beefsteak. 361 00:19:59,112 --> 00:20:01,146 Go big or go home. 362 00:20:02,180 --> 00:20:04,279 We're growing some heirloom tomatoes this year. 363 00:20:04,346 --> 00:20:05,246 Oh. 364 00:20:07,612 --> 00:20:08,946 Have you heard about that? 365 00:20:09,012 --> 00:20:10,279 Yeah, is that where the folks are bringing back 366 00:20:10,412 --> 00:20:12,279 those old heritage varieties? 367 00:20:12,346 --> 00:20:13,746 Exactly. 368 00:20:13,812 --> 00:20:17,613 Can you imagine trying a tomato that you've never tasted before? 369 00:20:17,746 --> 00:20:21,046 Wow. I would definitely make room in my garden for those. 370 00:20:22,113 --> 00:20:25,346 Great. I'll keep you posted on tomato front then. 371 00:20:25,446 --> 00:20:26,480 Great. 372 00:20:26,613 --> 00:20:27,946 Maybe at Sunday service. 373 00:20:28,079 --> 00:20:29,279 Even better. 374 00:20:29,346 --> 00:20:30,613 All right. 375 00:20:30,680 --> 00:20:34,679 Um, okay, I should, uh, I should probably go, um... 376 00:20:34,812 --> 00:20:37,213 Got to deliver more agendas, so. 377 00:20:37,313 --> 00:20:38,112 All right. 378 00:20:38,179 --> 00:20:39,079 All right. Take care. 379 00:20:39,146 --> 00:20:40,113 -See you. -Bye. 380 00:21:07,046 --> 00:21:09,546 Welcome, folks! You here to donate or pick up? 381 00:21:09,679 --> 00:21:11,512 You must be Andy Walton. 382 00:21:11,646 --> 00:21:12,980 I'm Pastor James Hamilton 383 00:21:13,046 --> 00:21:14,413 from the Cowboy Church in Crossroad Springs. 384 00:21:14,513 --> 00:21:16,013 We spoke on the phone. 385 00:21:16,080 --> 00:21:18,346 Yes. You're working to start up a food donation center 386 00:21:18,413 --> 00:21:19,013 in your town. 387 00:21:21,413 --> 00:21:22,880 She's going to be leading the charge. 388 00:21:23,013 --> 00:21:26,313 Hi. Nice to meet you, Andy. This is a great setup. 389 00:21:26,380 --> 00:21:30,046 We've been around for 20 years, so it wasn't always like this. 390 00:21:30,113 --> 00:21:31,879 But, yeah, that would actually be really helpful 391 00:21:32,013 --> 00:21:33,512 if you could talk about the beginnings. 392 00:21:33,579 --> 00:21:35,813 I'm working on developing a plan for ours. 393 00:21:35,879 --> 00:21:37,179 Sure. 394 00:21:37,246 --> 00:21:40,013 We try to stock what people will actually cook. 395 00:21:40,146 --> 00:21:41,846 You know, the basics. 396 00:21:41,913 --> 00:21:43,712 And how do you gather the donations 397 00:21:43,846 --> 00:21:45,513 and let people know what's needed? 398 00:21:45,579 --> 00:21:47,579 Just get the word out and the food will come. 399 00:21:47,679 --> 00:21:50,146 It's easy to go to the local grocery store, 400 00:21:50,213 --> 00:21:52,312 or you could make a call for donations to be 401 00:21:52,379 --> 00:21:55,179 dropped off at different locations around the community. 402 00:21:55,246 --> 00:21:58,179 And how do you let people know where to go for pickup? 403 00:21:58,246 --> 00:22:01,579 Open for two hours a week on the same day around supper time. 404 00:22:01,713 --> 00:22:03,779 Consistency is key. 405 00:22:03,913 --> 00:22:07,580 We work with community services to reach those in most need. 406 00:22:07,646 --> 00:22:09,080 Hunger isn't just about food, 407 00:22:09,213 --> 00:22:11,146 it's about giving families dignity. 408 00:22:11,246 --> 00:22:14,379 We also put up signage in the stores and in the local news, 409 00:22:14,446 --> 00:22:17,646 so people know exactly when and where we're operating. 410 00:22:17,746 --> 00:22:19,313 May I take a look at that? 411 00:22:20,746 --> 00:22:22,113 Maggie, this is great. 412 00:22:22,246 --> 00:22:24,113 We could put a notice in the church flyer. 413 00:22:24,246 --> 00:22:26,746 We can even do donation boxes for Sunday service. 414 00:22:26,813 --> 00:22:29,946 A strong Christian spirit will help the cause greatly. 415 00:22:30,079 --> 00:22:32,979 If it all depends on one person, it won't last. 416 00:22:33,079 --> 00:22:35,046 But if it belongs to the town, it will. 417 00:22:35,113 --> 00:22:37,079 Train your volunteers like they're family. 418 00:22:37,146 --> 00:22:38,779 They'll show up with their hearts open 419 00:22:38,912 --> 00:22:41,079 and ready to work every week. 420 00:22:41,212 --> 00:22:44,580 Wow. Well, this really is a lot to think about. 421 00:22:44,646 --> 00:22:46,946 We're not just feeding people. 422 00:22:47,013 --> 00:22:49,913 We're showing them they're not forgotten. 423 00:22:50,046 --> 00:22:52,746 So let me show you the rest of this place. 424 00:22:56,080 --> 00:22:57,946 So I'd like to end today talking about patience 425 00:22:58,079 --> 00:23:00,946 and the value of embracing the journey. 426 00:23:01,012 --> 00:23:04,979 We live in such a fast paced world, don't we. 427 00:23:05,046 --> 00:23:06,846 And it's so easy to fixate on the destination 428 00:23:06,979 --> 00:23:08,479 that we forget all about the journey. 429 00:23:08,613 --> 00:23:11,846 Proverbs 16:9 says, in their hearts, humans plan their 430 00:23:11,979 --> 00:23:15,179 course, but the Lord establishes their steps. 431 00:23:15,312 --> 00:23:17,679 It seems as though God is more interested in the person 432 00:23:17,812 --> 00:23:19,813 you become along the journey. 433 00:23:19,879 --> 00:23:21,679 You could even say that it's up to you 434 00:23:21,746 --> 00:23:23,313 to choose the destination. 435 00:23:23,446 --> 00:23:27,146 But on the journey inside you show your faith to God. 436 00:23:27,279 --> 00:23:30,313 In Scripture, we call this walking with God. 437 00:23:30,379 --> 00:23:31,880 Now I got a question for you. 438 00:23:32,013 --> 00:23:33,313 If you invited a loved one on a road trip, 439 00:23:33,380 --> 00:23:35,846 would you expect to just close the door, 440 00:23:35,980 --> 00:23:39,546 start the car and boom, instantly arrive? 441 00:23:39,679 --> 00:23:41,313 Well, no, it's a road trip. 442 00:23:43,312 --> 00:23:48,813 Remember that the journey is the destination. 443 00:23:48,879 --> 00:23:51,446 Some of you may be feeling frustrated, 444 00:23:51,513 --> 00:23:53,680 like you're running out of patience. 445 00:23:53,813 --> 00:23:55,379 Maybe you're struggling, 446 00:23:55,479 --> 00:23:58,446 or your family is not getting along as well as it could. 447 00:23:58,513 --> 00:24:01,079 Maybe you need to forgive someone or 448 00:24:01,179 --> 00:24:05,212 even ask someone else for forgiveness yourself. 449 00:24:05,346 --> 00:24:09,380 Whatever that next step is, I invite you to take it. 450 00:24:09,513 --> 00:24:11,413 I invite you to embark on that journey because 451 00:24:11,546 --> 00:24:16,113 by doing whatever you can today, well, that's 452 00:24:16,213 --> 00:24:19,613 trusting God in the plan He has for you. 453 00:24:19,713 --> 00:24:21,212 So have faith. 454 00:24:21,279 --> 00:24:24,180 Take that step and the ground will always come up to meet you. 455 00:24:38,379 --> 00:24:39,180 Janie. 456 00:24:39,246 --> 00:24:41,912 Hey. My dad and I saw that lawyer 457 00:24:42,046 --> 00:24:43,179 and I think he feels a lot better. 458 00:24:43,246 --> 00:24:44,713 So thank you for the recommendation. 459 00:24:44,780 --> 00:24:46,046 Oh that's great. 460 00:24:46,179 --> 00:24:48,846 Yeah. How are things going with your family matters? 461 00:24:48,913 --> 00:24:50,379 Uh, not great. 462 00:24:50,446 --> 00:24:52,546 Yeah, I was asking for some clarification 463 00:24:52,613 --> 00:24:55,080 on the family trust. 464 00:24:55,213 --> 00:24:57,280 Yeah. Was she a help there? 465 00:24:57,380 --> 00:24:59,613 I mean, there doesn't seem to be a lot of Newmans in town. 466 00:24:59,713 --> 00:25:01,413 So was it complicated? 467 00:25:01,479 --> 00:25:03,180 Apparently, very. 468 00:25:03,280 --> 00:25:05,112 Yeah, so, according to the trust, 469 00:25:05,179 --> 00:25:07,613 Jackson and anyone in the direct bloodline has the right 470 00:25:07,680 --> 00:25:10,946 to be consulted on anything pertaining to the ranch. 471 00:25:11,013 --> 00:25:14,113 Does he even have a family? 472 00:25:14,180 --> 00:25:17,846 I don't know. I mean, to be honest, I barely know the guy. 473 00:25:17,946 --> 00:25:21,980 Yeah, it doesn't sound great. 474 00:25:22,113 --> 00:25:24,079 I mean, you've been working that land for years. 475 00:25:24,146 --> 00:25:25,646 And your father, before you. 476 00:25:25,779 --> 00:25:28,646 I don't see how your uncle would have more rights than you. 477 00:25:28,779 --> 00:25:29,946 He's been gone for so long. 478 00:25:30,013 --> 00:25:32,246 Well, the trust doesn't care who works the land. 479 00:25:32,313 --> 00:25:35,112 Even if it's an oil man who knows nothing about ranching, 480 00:25:35,246 --> 00:25:38,146 who hasn't stepped a foot on this soil in over two decades. 481 00:25:38,280 --> 00:25:41,146 Well, if he's an oil man who doesn't want to be a rancher, 482 00:25:41,279 --> 00:25:43,813 maybe it won't be such a battle for you. 483 00:25:43,946 --> 00:25:47,046 Oh, everything's a battle with Jackson. 484 00:25:47,146 --> 00:25:49,979 Well, each day has enough worries of its own. 485 00:25:50,113 --> 00:25:53,679 And this sounds like a tomorrow problem. 486 00:25:53,779 --> 00:25:56,413 You're probably right. 487 00:25:56,480 --> 00:25:59,512 Oh, I used to love these seeds. Planted them when I was a kid. 488 00:25:59,612 --> 00:26:01,513 I still do. 489 00:26:01,646 --> 00:26:04,180 Well on the house. 490 00:26:15,879 --> 00:26:18,546 Hey, there you are. 491 00:26:18,679 --> 00:26:20,646 Hey, how's that patient in 102? 492 00:26:20,713 --> 00:26:23,246 Oh, I had to discharge him. 493 00:26:23,346 --> 00:26:26,080 Really? Oh, he was the middle of telling me a joke. 494 00:26:26,180 --> 00:26:27,846 How do you throw a party in space? 495 00:26:27,979 --> 00:26:30,180 You plan it? 496 00:26:33,212 --> 00:26:36,680 So, Janet, listen, I, um, I've been waiting for the right time 497 00:26:36,746 --> 00:26:39,246 to finish our conversation about why I came back here, and, 498 00:26:39,346 --> 00:26:41,813 I don't know, maybe there just isn't an exact right time. 499 00:26:41,880 --> 00:26:43,213 You don't owe me any explanations. 500 00:26:43,346 --> 00:26:45,546 Please, will you just listen. 501 00:26:45,679 --> 00:26:48,546 Look, here's the deal. 502 00:26:48,679 --> 00:26:52,012 I came back here because of you. 503 00:26:52,079 --> 00:26:55,712 I missed seeing you. I missed being with you. 504 00:26:55,846 --> 00:26:58,346 I missed you. 505 00:27:01,380 --> 00:27:02,246 Oh. 506 00:27:02,380 --> 00:27:04,946 Yeah, I know, I know. I read the rules. 507 00:27:05,079 --> 00:27:07,413 Staff members aren't supposed to date each other. 508 00:27:07,479 --> 00:27:08,380 Um... 509 00:27:11,480 --> 00:27:14,546 Especially now that she's chief of staff. 510 00:27:17,813 --> 00:27:19,480 Does she have to know, though? 511 00:27:25,246 --> 00:27:27,746 You want to sneak around behind everyone's backs? 512 00:27:27,813 --> 00:27:30,580 I just think we're so great together. 513 00:27:30,713 --> 00:27:34,146 I feel like we were headed for something before I left. 514 00:27:34,246 --> 00:27:36,546 And I want to find our way back to that. 515 00:27:39,879 --> 00:27:42,313 It feels like a lifetime ago. 516 00:27:44,646 --> 00:27:46,746 Then how about we start over? 517 00:27:53,813 --> 00:27:59,580 Hi. I'm Dr. Eric Randall, and I just transferred into town, 518 00:27:59,713 --> 00:28:01,880 and I'd love to spend some time outside the work 519 00:28:01,980 --> 00:28:02,879 getting to know you. 520 00:28:05,346 --> 00:28:08,713 Doctor Janet Hamilton. Pleased to meet you. 521 00:28:08,813 --> 00:28:10,480 Pleasure's all mine. 522 00:28:14,212 --> 00:28:16,613 Oh, this is happening really fast. 523 00:28:20,179 --> 00:28:22,879 I need some time to figure out where I am and what this is. 524 00:28:22,979 --> 00:28:24,379 Fair enough. 525 00:28:24,479 --> 00:28:28,646 But just so you know, I have real feelings for you. 526 00:28:28,713 --> 00:28:30,546 And I'm here to stay. 527 00:28:34,680 --> 00:28:38,146 I know, I just said I'm here to stay and I walked away. 528 00:28:38,279 --> 00:28:40,646 But you know what I mean, right? 529 00:28:40,713 --> 00:28:44,980 Yeah. Eric, we can't do this. We could lose our jobs. 530 00:28:59,812 --> 00:29:01,546 And then when I couldn't get any answers from the 531 00:29:01,680 --> 00:29:04,046 applications department, I went ahead and pulled 532 00:29:04,180 --> 00:29:06,279 the recent environmental impact statements. 533 00:29:06,379 --> 00:29:08,880 Of course, and because they are public record, 534 00:29:09,013 --> 00:29:10,546 they would show any changes. 535 00:29:10,679 --> 00:29:12,080 So did you bring them? 536 00:29:12,213 --> 00:29:13,512 Well, that's exactly it. 537 00:29:13,579 --> 00:29:16,113 There's nothing to show you. There weren't any changes. 538 00:29:16,213 --> 00:29:18,212 Nothing in your entire zip code, 539 00:29:18,346 --> 00:29:20,046 let alone your ranch in particular. 540 00:29:20,180 --> 00:29:21,779 What? That can't be. 541 00:29:21,879 --> 00:29:23,546 What can't be? 542 00:29:23,679 --> 00:29:25,579 Mason's been doing some investigating at 543 00:29:25,713 --> 00:29:27,246 the records office, and it seems like our application 544 00:29:27,380 --> 00:29:29,446 hasn't even been processed yet. 545 00:29:29,546 --> 00:29:31,913 It hasn't been processed? It's weeks on end now. 546 00:29:31,980 --> 00:29:33,613 Did you keep a copy of your submission? 547 00:29:33,713 --> 00:29:34,979 Of course. 548 00:29:35,079 --> 00:29:37,179 And like I told you, I've been calling them nonstop. 549 00:29:37,246 --> 00:29:39,113 They just keep saying it's in the queue. 550 00:29:39,246 --> 00:29:43,113 And we always talk to the same person at that office, don't we? 551 00:29:43,213 --> 00:29:45,846 I know exactly what's going on here. 552 00:29:45,913 --> 00:29:47,212 It's called sabotage. 553 00:29:47,346 --> 00:29:49,712 Now, wait. We don't need to jump to any conclusions. 554 00:29:49,779 --> 00:29:52,346 You know how slow these government departments can be. 555 00:29:52,412 --> 00:29:55,412 And I'm not one to jump to any conclusions, Mason. 556 00:29:55,546 --> 00:29:56,613 You know that. 557 00:29:56,713 --> 00:29:59,713 But I don't know. Something seems fishy here. 558 00:29:59,780 --> 00:30:03,513 And that fish smell, it's coming right over the fence. 559 00:30:03,580 --> 00:30:06,080 Wait. You think the Newmans have something to do with this? 560 00:30:06,213 --> 00:30:08,180 I don't think I know. 561 00:30:08,246 --> 00:30:10,746 Look, I admit this is an unusual situation, 562 00:30:10,813 --> 00:30:12,113 but there's nothing to do but wait. 563 00:30:12,213 --> 00:30:14,213 Wait? Are you crazy? 564 00:30:14,346 --> 00:30:17,113 I know what's going on. I know who's behind it. 565 00:30:17,213 --> 00:30:18,779 And I'm going directly to the source 566 00:30:18,879 --> 00:30:20,213 to get the evidence I need. 567 00:30:20,280 --> 00:30:22,713 Okay, just, hold on, Willis, okay. 568 00:30:22,846 --> 00:30:24,180 We don't know for sure, 569 00:30:24,246 --> 00:30:26,713 so let's just try and get our paperwork in order and... 570 00:30:26,780 --> 00:30:31,080 Do you hear yourself? Paperwork is the problem here. 571 00:30:31,213 --> 00:30:33,980 We've got wolves at the door, Amy. Wake up! 572 00:30:35,679 --> 00:30:39,280 Tonight, we get the answers we're looking for. 573 00:30:52,013 --> 00:30:54,046 Thank you. 574 00:30:54,179 --> 00:30:56,379 That was so generous of Janie to donate 575 00:30:56,512 --> 00:30:58,213 all these supplies for the food pantry. 576 00:30:58,346 --> 00:31:00,746 She is a blessing, that's for sure. 577 00:31:00,813 --> 00:31:04,646 Yeah. She sees the need, just like we do. 578 00:31:04,780 --> 00:31:07,179 So what's next? 579 00:31:07,279 --> 00:31:10,113 Well, Andy said consistency is key. 580 00:31:10,246 --> 00:31:12,513 And now we got to make sure that the food pantry, 581 00:31:12,613 --> 00:31:15,446 sorry, The Roundup, is available to the community, 582 00:31:15,512 --> 00:31:17,479 you know, a couple hours every week during supper. 583 00:31:17,613 --> 00:31:19,180 So what are you thinking? 584 00:31:19,313 --> 00:31:22,746 Well, Mondays are my latest days at the cafe, and we could use 585 00:31:22,813 --> 00:31:25,513 the storage area to sort through the food with the volunteers. 586 00:31:25,613 --> 00:31:27,313 You have that loop by the back entrance. 587 00:31:27,446 --> 00:31:28,813 That would be perfect for the flow of traffic. 588 00:31:28,946 --> 00:31:31,780 Yeah, it'd be great for anyone on foot as well. 589 00:31:31,846 --> 00:31:33,146 Nice. 590 00:31:33,279 --> 00:31:34,613 And we should probably start with non perishables. 591 00:31:34,746 --> 00:31:37,479 Yes, that'll be what we need from anyone who donates. 592 00:31:37,613 --> 00:31:40,146 But I can also throw in some baked goods. 593 00:31:40,213 --> 00:31:43,313 Maggie, I'd say you have a pretty solid start up plan. 594 00:31:43,380 --> 00:31:46,112 Mm. You know... 595 00:31:46,179 --> 00:31:49,980 I'd say we have a pretty solid start up plan. 596 00:31:56,080 --> 00:31:57,646 Hey, what are you looking at? 597 00:31:57,779 --> 00:32:00,246 Just some photos of me from my hope chest. 598 00:32:00,313 --> 00:32:06,713 Oh, I loved that little tutu so much. 599 00:32:06,780 --> 00:32:08,246 Thought I was going to grow up to be 600 00:32:08,346 --> 00:32:10,546 a professional ballerina. 601 00:32:10,680 --> 00:32:12,313 You are just as graceful. 602 00:32:12,380 --> 00:32:14,413 Oh, am I now? 603 00:32:15,513 --> 00:32:17,546 More talk like that and I might just make those 604 00:32:17,679 --> 00:32:20,113 butterscotch brownies you're always talking about. 605 00:32:25,079 --> 00:32:28,046 Oh. My dad and me. 606 00:32:29,179 --> 00:32:32,313 It's so strange how time has passed. 607 00:32:33,180 --> 00:32:35,146 I haven't seen him since... 608 00:32:35,213 --> 00:32:38,013 Since you invited him to our wedding. 609 00:32:39,279 --> 00:32:41,313 Yeah. 610 00:32:41,379 --> 00:32:44,646 Said he was going to be there. 611 00:32:44,713 --> 00:32:47,313 Hey hey hey hey. 612 00:32:47,379 --> 00:32:50,013 We're okay. 613 00:32:50,079 --> 00:32:54,480 You, me and Thomas, we're okay. 614 00:32:55,846 --> 00:32:59,346 I guess I just haven't given up hope. 615 00:32:59,412 --> 00:33:03,079 And you should always be the kind hearted person you are. 616 00:33:03,146 --> 00:33:05,446 Look, things are good. 617 00:33:05,580 --> 00:33:08,412 This move has increased our job prospects. 618 00:33:08,546 --> 00:33:11,079 Yeah. You're right. 619 00:33:11,146 --> 00:33:14,413 We've had so many more opportunities in our lives. 620 00:33:14,480 --> 00:33:16,446 And we have Thomas. 621 00:33:16,579 --> 00:33:19,446 This family of three is all we need. 622 00:33:20,612 --> 00:33:23,779 I'm just so grateful for our little clan. 623 00:33:23,912 --> 00:33:26,779 And for Janet as Thomas' godmother and 624 00:33:26,913 --> 00:33:29,879 the Hamiltons looking out for us. 625 00:33:29,946 --> 00:33:32,746 Life is pretty good, right? 626 00:33:39,079 --> 00:33:45,946 Lord, I count every single one of our blessings, and 627 00:33:46,013 --> 00:33:49,746 I thank You for everything You brought us. 628 00:33:49,879 --> 00:33:51,413 Amen. 629 00:33:59,612 --> 00:34:00,680 -My turn. -Mhm. 630 00:34:10,546 --> 00:34:12,179 Oh, I forgot to tell you. 631 00:34:12,313 --> 00:34:14,879 Martha already signed up to be one of our first volunteers. 632 00:34:14,979 --> 00:34:16,446 -Really? -Mhm. 633 00:34:16,513 --> 00:34:18,680 And my mom also gave me a list of names from 634 00:34:18,813 --> 00:34:21,479 her ladies auxiliary of people who might want to help. 635 00:34:21,613 --> 00:34:23,279 That's perfect. 636 00:34:23,346 --> 00:34:24,713 Listen, if you need more volunteers, 637 00:34:24,846 --> 00:34:26,379 I can do a shout out at Sunday service. 638 00:34:26,513 --> 00:34:28,379 Oh, that'd be great. 639 00:34:28,479 --> 00:34:31,813 You know, talking to Andy was really helpful. 640 00:34:31,880 --> 00:34:33,146 Thank you for that. 641 00:34:33,213 --> 00:34:36,046 My pleasure. My pleasure. 642 00:34:36,179 --> 00:34:38,846 Remember, she said to be careful not to burn yourself out. 643 00:34:38,979 --> 00:34:40,913 Have you been taking care of yourself? 644 00:34:41,013 --> 00:34:44,046 Actually, I think I forgot to eat today. 645 00:34:45,380 --> 00:34:48,280 You want to go for some Tex-Mex at the Copper Cactus Canteen? 646 00:34:48,346 --> 00:34:49,646 Mhm... 647 00:34:49,713 --> 00:34:51,212 Nothing sounds better than some tacos right now. 648 00:34:51,279 --> 00:34:53,813 You know, I'd love to, but I promised Aunt Amy and Dad 649 00:34:53,880 --> 00:34:55,946 that we'd talk about a few things. 650 00:34:56,013 --> 00:34:59,712 Oh. Sounds serious. Is everything okay? 651 00:34:59,812 --> 00:35:01,746 I hope so. I'm going to find out. 652 00:35:01,879 --> 00:35:03,846 Sounds like ranch business. 653 00:35:03,913 --> 00:35:05,046 Raincheck? 654 00:35:05,113 --> 00:35:08,113 Yeah. Yeah, of course. 655 00:35:16,779 --> 00:35:19,413 So how did the numbers look to you? 656 00:35:19,546 --> 00:35:23,146 I hate to say this, but I don't see any anomalies. 657 00:35:23,246 --> 00:35:26,113 I know what you mean about the profit margins, but I think 658 00:35:26,246 --> 00:35:28,413 that's just a product of how this expansion is unfolding. 659 00:35:28,546 --> 00:35:30,046 What do you mean? 660 00:35:30,179 --> 00:35:31,813 Well, just looking at the line items, 661 00:35:31,913 --> 00:35:33,813 it seems to be the maintenance on the pond 662 00:35:33,913 --> 00:35:35,046 that's sending things off balance. 663 00:35:35,113 --> 00:35:36,646 I mean, we're paying for the infrastructure 664 00:35:36,746 --> 00:35:37,812 for the new cattle, but... 665 00:35:37,912 --> 00:35:39,713 We don't have the new cattle yet. 666 00:35:39,846 --> 00:35:41,746 I'm sure you and Dad already talked about this. 667 00:35:41,880 --> 00:35:45,079 Oh, it is all he ever talks about. 668 00:35:45,213 --> 00:35:48,013 Okay, well, thank you for looking over the numbers. 669 00:35:48,079 --> 00:35:49,380 I'm going to send them off to the accountant. 670 00:35:49,446 --> 00:35:50,446 Okay. 671 00:35:50,546 --> 00:35:53,379 Oh, there was one other tiny thing. 672 00:35:53,512 --> 00:35:54,912 What's that? 673 00:35:54,979 --> 00:35:56,712 I noticed on the bank reconciliation 674 00:35:56,779 --> 00:35:58,413 that the recorder's office never cashed our check 675 00:35:58,546 --> 00:36:00,212 for the application fee. 676 00:36:00,279 --> 00:36:01,813 That doesn't sound like a tiny thing. 677 00:36:01,880 --> 00:36:03,946 Are you sure? Can you do a double check? 678 00:36:04,080 --> 00:36:05,079 I already did. 679 00:36:05,146 --> 00:36:06,979 The bank sent back every other check. 680 00:36:07,113 --> 00:36:08,146 It's not with the others. 681 00:36:20,646 --> 00:36:23,946 Aggregate stability is up. The pH is good. 682 00:36:24,013 --> 00:36:25,146 There's no question, 683 00:36:26,979 --> 00:36:27,946 That's great news. 684 00:36:28,013 --> 00:36:29,979 Let's push it to the other fields. 685 00:36:30,113 --> 00:36:31,812 I honestly believe what we're doing here 686 00:36:31,946 --> 00:36:33,779 is going to pay off in the long run. 687 00:36:33,846 --> 00:36:36,613 You got it, boss. Anything else? 688 00:36:36,679 --> 00:36:40,046 Well, I did notice that you were having a nice chat 689 00:36:40,146 --> 00:36:43,146 with Amy Hamilton down by the fence line, maybe? 690 00:36:44,012 --> 00:36:45,846 -Uh huh. -Uh huh. 691 00:36:45,979 --> 00:36:47,879 You know, she was just bringing by the agenda 692 00:36:47,979 --> 00:36:49,512 for the Ranchers' Association meeting. 693 00:36:49,612 --> 00:36:51,279 But I'll make sure she talks to you directly 694 00:36:51,346 --> 00:36:52,546 about it next time, okay? 695 00:36:52,646 --> 00:36:54,180 No. No need. No. 696 00:36:55,312 --> 00:36:57,946 So, just talking business? 697 00:36:58,013 --> 00:37:00,446 Well, I did tell her about the heirloom tomatoes 698 00:37:00,512 --> 00:37:03,346 we're growing out in the front garden patch, so... 699 00:37:05,512 --> 00:37:06,680 That's good. 700 00:37:08,646 --> 00:37:11,412 Any other concerns I need to know about? 701 00:37:11,512 --> 00:37:15,746 Well, my uncle's been pretty quiet. 702 00:37:15,846 --> 00:37:17,813 I don't know how I feel about that. 703 00:37:17,880 --> 00:37:19,679 I see. And you don't know if his silence 704 00:37:19,813 --> 00:37:21,346 is a good thing or a bad thing. 705 00:37:21,480 --> 00:37:22,880 I don't. 706 00:37:22,946 --> 00:37:24,913 But what I do know is that my Uncle Jackson, 707 00:37:25,013 --> 00:37:26,846 he knows a lot of people in Crossroad Springs 708 00:37:26,913 --> 00:37:28,646 who are willing to bend the rules for him. 709 00:37:28,712 --> 00:37:30,346 I hear you. 710 00:37:30,412 --> 00:37:32,580 Well, I'll ask around, see if he's been calling on 711 00:37:32,680 --> 00:37:35,012 anybody else in town around the ranches, okay? 712 00:37:35,146 --> 00:37:36,513 Appreciate that. 713 00:37:36,580 --> 00:37:38,680 All right. Get out of here. You work too hard. 714 00:37:55,913 --> 00:37:58,046 This should be interesting. 715 00:38:02,846 --> 00:38:04,913 Just the man we came to see. 716 00:38:05,046 --> 00:38:07,613 Oh, how you doing, neighbors? 717 00:38:07,679 --> 00:38:08,713 How can I help you this evening? 718 00:38:08,779 --> 00:38:09,913 You can tell us why you're 719 00:38:09,979 --> 00:38:12,280 sabotaging our herd expansion. 720 00:38:12,346 --> 00:38:13,246 Sabotaging? 721 00:38:15,546 --> 00:38:18,079 who intercepted our paperwork at the filing office. 722 00:38:18,212 --> 00:38:20,646 We dotted our I's, we crossed our T's, 723 00:38:20,746 --> 00:38:22,446 we submitted a few weeks ago, and 724 00:38:22,579 --> 00:38:24,213 we found out today it hasn't even been 725 00:38:24,280 --> 00:38:26,513 registered in the system, 726 00:38:26,613 --> 00:38:27,412 So, it's only fair... 727 00:38:27,479 --> 00:38:28,779 Let me tell you what isn't fair, okay. 728 00:38:28,913 --> 00:38:30,780 My neighbors rolling up my driveway 729 00:38:30,846 --> 00:38:32,546 accusing me of all sorts of things. 730 00:38:32,613 --> 00:38:35,779 Now, I am sorry that you're experiencing this inconvenience, 731 00:38:35,913 --> 00:38:37,613 but I don't know how I can help you. 732 00:38:37,746 --> 00:38:39,613 Don't play dumb with us. 733 00:38:39,746 --> 00:38:42,080 We're just trying to rule out foul play, that's all. 734 00:38:42,213 --> 00:38:45,446 I didn't orchestrate anything to do with your herd expansion. 735 00:38:45,579 --> 00:38:46,746 This I can promise you. 736 00:38:46,813 --> 00:38:48,079 Well, you expect me to believe that? 737 00:38:48,213 --> 00:38:49,979 I've been raising cattle my whole life. 738 00:38:50,079 --> 00:38:53,113 Nothing has ever taken this long to approve. 739 00:38:53,179 --> 00:38:55,579 Okay, well, times have changed. It's more complicated now. 740 00:38:55,646 --> 00:38:58,413 Yeah, I'll make your life more complicated. 741 00:38:58,480 --> 00:38:59,613 -Hey, Dad! -Willis. 742 00:38:59,679 --> 00:39:01,846 We agreed to keep things civil. 743 00:39:01,979 --> 00:39:04,146 Did it ever occur to you, Willis, that maybe 744 00:39:04,213 --> 00:39:06,046 I just have enough on my plate, 745 00:39:06,146 --> 00:39:08,113 and I don't really want to deal with what's on yours too. 746 00:39:08,180 --> 00:39:13,212 See, all I'm hearing is that you are not denying involvement. 747 00:39:13,312 --> 00:39:16,146 You're just saying you didn't orchestrate it. 748 00:39:16,213 --> 00:39:19,013 You and your scoundrel uncle, you're... 749 00:39:19,080 --> 00:39:21,980 You're neck deep in my business, I can smell it. 750 00:39:22,046 --> 00:39:23,479 Okay, well, you're going to need something more 751 00:39:23,613 --> 00:39:25,380 than a keen sense of smell to prove it. 752 00:39:25,480 --> 00:39:27,846 And good luck proving something that never happened. 753 00:39:27,980 --> 00:39:29,546 Has my uncle shown interest in this ranch? 754 00:39:29,646 --> 00:39:32,679 Yeah, he has, but he's an oil man at heart, 755 00:39:32,813 --> 00:39:34,680 and I haven't spoken to him in weeks. 756 00:39:34,746 --> 00:39:36,080 Well, that's a relief to know 757 00:39:36,146 --> 00:39:37,680 he's no longer concerning himself with Crossroad Springs. 758 00:39:37,813 --> 00:39:39,812 Yeah, you're telling me. 759 00:39:39,879 --> 00:39:41,146 Look, it's just me and my ranch hands 760 00:39:41,279 --> 00:39:44,146 taking care of this place solo, as usual. 761 00:39:44,213 --> 00:39:46,280 Since I have the final say on this property, let's say you're 762 00:39:46,346 --> 00:39:50,046 all rolling up here with unwarranted accusations. 763 00:39:50,179 --> 00:39:51,946 Well, we're just going to have to take your word for it. 764 00:39:52,012 --> 00:39:56,146 James, don't you believe a word this man says. 765 00:40:04,512 --> 00:40:06,013 Who's this? 766 00:40:10,713 --> 00:40:14,180 He's lying about not being in contact with Jackson. 767 00:40:17,813 --> 00:40:19,279 Well, look here, ladies, 768 00:40:19,346 --> 00:40:21,879 we got ourselves a proper welcoming committee. 769 00:40:21,979 --> 00:40:23,846 This here is my nephew, Daniel Newman. 770 00:40:23,913 --> 00:40:25,679 Daniel, this is my wife, Charlene. 771 00:40:25,813 --> 00:40:27,280 And our daughter, Alexis. 772 00:40:27,346 --> 00:40:28,513 -Hi. -Hi. 773 00:40:28,646 --> 00:40:31,112 I guess that's cousin to you. 774 00:40:31,179 --> 00:40:34,480 So you're running things solo, are you? 775 00:40:34,613 --> 00:40:39,313 Looks more to me like you just got yourself a partner in crime. 776 00:40:39,380 --> 00:40:41,546 Hey, Dad, why don't we go, give them some space? 777 00:40:41,646 --> 00:40:42,879 By all means. 778 00:40:42,979 --> 00:40:45,213 Welcome to Crossroad Springs. 779 00:40:46,446 --> 00:40:50,480 We'll leave you to your happy family reunion. 780 00:40:50,613 --> 00:40:52,313 Neighbors. 781 00:40:55,580 --> 00:40:57,379 Look at this, ladies. 782 00:40:57,479 --> 00:41:00,079 Isn't it just how I described it? 783 00:41:00,179 --> 00:41:04,046 I think your description included a little less dirt. 784 00:41:05,579 --> 00:41:07,746 At least there are horses. 785 00:41:07,879 --> 00:41:10,879 There you see, there's a plus. 786 00:41:10,946 --> 00:41:13,712 Home sweet home for the next little while. 787 00:41:13,846 --> 00:41:16,746 I'm so sorry. I thought he called. 788 00:41:16,812 --> 00:41:19,379 Now why would I need to call? 789 00:41:19,446 --> 00:41:22,113 This here's the Newman homestead, we're Newmans. 790 00:41:22,213 --> 00:41:25,080 We have every right to come and go as we please. 791 00:41:27,413 --> 00:41:29,846 So, this is where you grew up? 792 00:41:29,912 --> 00:41:31,980 It sure is, sweetie.