Set in the 1850s frontier, this tender prequel to Hallmark’s Love Comes Softly series follows Ellen Barlow (Julie Mond), a struggling single mother, and Clark Davis (Wes Brown), a reserved farmer with a painful past. When Ellen and her young daughter take shelter at Clark’s farm, their initial friction blossoms into a slow, heartfelt romance—proving that love can heal even the deepest wounds. A must-watch for fans of wholesome historical dramas!
🌟 Starring:
Wes Brown (Clark Davis) – True Blood, The Mentalist
Julie Mond (Ellen Barlow) – General Hospital, Grimm
Abigail Mavity (Cassie, Ellen’s daughter) – The Fosters
🎥 Directed By: David S. Cass Sr. (*Hallmark’s Love’s Everlasting Courage, The Christmas Card)
🏆 A Hallmark Channel Original Movie – The inspiring prequel to the beloved Love Comes Softly saga!
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🌟 Starring:
Wes Brown (Clark Davis) – True Blood, The Mentalist
Julie Mond (Ellen Barlow) – General Hospital, Grimm
Abigail Mavity (Cassie, Ellen’s daughter) – The Fosters
🎥 Directed By: David S. Cass Sr. (*Hallmark’s Love’s Everlasting Courage, The Christmas Card)
🏆 A Hallmark Channel Original Movie – The inspiring prequel to the beloved Love Comes Softly saga!
🔊 Love frontier romances? Try these historical audiobooks:
👉 Get Your FREE Audiobook Here! https://amzn.to/3ES2Ggv
❤️ Like & Subscribe for more family-friendly period films!
#LoveBegins #LoveComesSoftly #HallmarkMovie #HistoricalRomance #FrontierLove #WesBrown #JulieMond #SingleMomStory #1850sDrama #CleanRomance #Wholesome #Prequel #FaithBased #FamilyFriendly #HealingLove #SlowBurnRomance #PeriodDrama #HallmarkOriginal #FullMovie #FreeMovie #MovieNight #Heartwarming #MustWatch #StreamNow #DavidSCassSr #HopefulEnding #ChristianFilm
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00:00:00Cassie!
00:00:11Cassie!
00:00:18Cassie!
00:00:19Ellen, I'm over here!
00:00:25Where were you?
00:00:26You're supposed to be waiting in the garden.
00:00:28Don't be in a huff.
00:00:30I finished up in the garden, and I went and put flowers on Ma and Pa's graves.
00:00:35And I know it sounds silly, but I stayed and talked to them for a while.
00:00:40Lost track of time.
00:00:42It's not silly. I talk to them too.
00:00:45You do?
00:00:46Of course I do.
00:00:47Looks like there's a storm coming.
00:00:53We best gather the laundry, get the livestock in the barn.
00:00:58How's it look out there?
00:01:13What? Windy. Very windy. It's a terrible storm.
00:01:19I know that. What I meant was, is the barn holding up?
00:01:24It's holding its ground.
00:01:26How can you just sit there calmly sewing when the world outside is falling apart?
00:01:32I promise Mrs. Banks I get the skirts of her by tomorrow.
00:01:36What if it's still raining?
00:01:38Finish drying the dishes.
00:01:39It'll get your mind off of things.
00:01:50Cassie, you best sweep that up.
00:01:53I'm sorry. I'll be more careful. The thunder startled me.
00:02:11The garden is a mess, but we can salvage the tomatoes and squash.
00:02:16It'll take some time to get it back in shape.
00:02:18It's a good thing you put the livestock in the barn last night.
00:02:22Well, at least only the chickens got out.
00:02:24Where do we start?
00:02:25We'll feed in the barn, we'll gather the chickens,
00:02:28then we can go into town so I can get paid on my work for Mrs. Banks' skirt.
00:02:32What about putting this place back in order?
00:02:34First things first.
00:02:36We can go into town and get some new fence posts with the hardware.
00:02:39At least I could stay and start cleaning up the garden.
00:02:42Cassie, you're coming with me.
00:02:44Ellen, you are my sister, not my mother.
00:02:47And?
00:02:48It's not nice for big sisters to order their little sisters around.
00:02:53All right, Cassie.
00:02:56Would you care to accompany me to town today?
00:02:59I would love to.
00:03:00Could we get some apple pie at Millie's?
00:03:03When we're finished taking care of business.
00:03:06Cassie Barlow, you can be one stubborn young lady.
00:03:09I am your sister.
00:03:14I'll gather the chickens.
00:03:16Hey.
00:03:17Hey!
00:03:18Hey!
00:03:19Hey!
00:03:20Hey!
00:03:21Hey!
00:03:26Hey!
00:03:27Hey!
00:03:28Hey!
00:03:32Hey!
00:03:33Oh!
00:03:34Oh!
00:03:35How are you doing?
00:03:36Hey!
00:03:37Well, that's the last one.
00:03:53Now can we go to Millie's?
00:03:55Well, I guess you earned it.
00:04:00Come on, let's go get some apple pie.
00:04:07Helen, Cassie, not used to seeing you two days in a row.
00:04:12Well, Sheriff, it looks like your elbow is right again.
00:04:14Well, my elbow never fails me when it comes to a storm.
00:04:17How'd your place weather it?
00:04:18It did considerable damage.
00:04:20Maybe now you'd be looking for a hired man.
00:04:23I could use some help around the place.
00:04:25I could pay a proper wage.
00:04:26You've been needing some help for some time now.
00:04:28I suppose so.
00:04:30Trouble is, all the able-bodied men got gold fever and took off for California.
00:04:34But I'm not going to remind you of that.
00:04:37Sorry.
00:04:39Didn't mean to open up an old wound about Jake.
00:04:42That wound is long-heeled.
00:04:44Well, I'll certainly keep my eyes and ears open.
00:04:48I appreciate it.
00:04:49My pleasure.
00:05:07Millie's Cafe.
00:05:31Hey, homestyle cooking.
00:05:33Sounds good to me.
00:05:35Yeah.
00:05:36Ladies, good day.
00:05:40We're here to eat.
00:05:42No trouble.
00:05:43You ladies like anything else?
00:05:45No, thank you, Millie.
00:05:50Where's Rose?
00:05:51Oh, she just ran out to get some flowers.
00:05:52She should be back anytime.
00:05:54Millie, I want to catch up on the town gossip.
00:05:56Do you have time to sit down?
00:05:58No.
00:05:58As soon as Rose gets back to mind the store.
00:06:08Ladies?
00:06:12Well, Trinity sure has some good-looking women, folk.
00:06:14Is there something I can get you, young man?
00:06:23A hot meal.
00:06:24A good hot meal.
00:06:26We've been traveling a long time.
00:06:27I've been doing most of the cooking.
00:06:29Cassie, quit staring.
00:06:30It's not polite.
00:06:32Well, the special today is chicken and dumplings.
00:06:34Sounds real good.
00:06:35Yeah, I'll, uh, I'll take two orders.
00:06:37All right, three orders of the special.
00:06:39Anything to drink?
00:06:39I'll water.
00:06:40Fine, thank you.
00:06:42All right.
00:06:47Well, this sure seems like a real quiet town.
00:06:52I hate to be stuck here.
00:06:54Well, a lot of people like living like that.
00:06:56Yeah, well, not me.
00:06:57Excitement's what I crave.
00:07:00Ladies, good day to you.
00:07:03I don't mean to be rude.
00:07:05My name is Daniel Whitaker.
00:07:07Well, what are your names?
00:07:09Well, don't they have to say it all, hmm?
00:07:15I'm being real nice, and these ladies are being rude.
00:07:18How about we just see you and get out of here?
00:07:21You know, I'm being real friendly, like, to you women,
00:07:23and I can't even get a simple hello in return?
00:07:25Hello.
00:07:27Excuse me?
00:07:28You said you wanted a hello.
00:07:30Gave you one.
00:07:30I wanted it from these ladies.
00:07:32Well, it seems they don't want conversation with you.
00:07:34Well, you two ought to mind your own business.
00:07:39Now, ladies, you don't have to go nowhere.
00:07:44Daniel, we ain't looking for no trouble.
00:07:46No, we're not.
00:07:47It seems like these two boys are.
00:07:49No, we ain't looking for trouble.
00:07:50But if you insist, we can step outside.
00:07:54Look at it this way.
00:07:55Walk away now, and you don't get hurt.
00:07:58John, Samuel, what is going on?
00:08:02What's it gonna be?
00:08:02The streets?
00:08:04Walk away.
00:08:14Stop it!
00:08:22Stop it!
00:08:23You listen to me, I said stop it!
00:08:25Stop it!
00:08:25I got the flowers!
00:08:45Get off!
00:08:48I will shoot the man, throws the next punch.
00:08:51Matter of fact, this little scattershot ain't too choosy.
00:08:59She might just get all of you.
00:09:01Put your hands up and sit down.
00:09:03The sheriff, these two...
00:09:04Sit, sit!
00:09:13Millicent!
00:09:14I can know what happened here.
00:09:20Well, I was in the kitchen.
00:09:21Ellen came to get me, and came out just as fight started.
00:09:27Let's get this sorted out, boys.
00:09:29Step inside, gentlemen.
00:09:45All right, our horses are tied up on the street.
00:09:53Don't go fretting about your horses.
00:09:55I'll see they end up at the stables.
00:09:57Of course, it'll cost you for bored.
00:10:01Pick a bun.
00:10:06Not sure how this is real fair, sheriff.
00:10:08Those two boys are just as guilty as we were.
00:10:10Witnesses say your friend here threw the first punch.
00:10:12Well, they provoked me.
00:10:13That all you have to say?
00:10:14What about you?
00:10:17What do you got to say for yourself?
00:10:18Never did get a chance to eat.
00:10:20A little hunger.
00:10:21I'll load you up some food for Millie's.
00:10:25If she'll feed you after what happened.
00:10:28Much obliged, sheriff.
00:10:29Never did get a chance to eat?
00:10:43That's all you got to say?
00:10:45We just got railroaded.
00:10:49You caused this again, and you know it.
00:10:52Next big wind, and this is coming down.
00:11:00That's why we'll have to get the newest post in before then.
00:11:03You and me aren't so good at digging post holes.
00:11:06We'll learn.
00:11:07Grab the hammer and nails.
00:11:08We'll get the plank up so we can get the horses back in the corral.
00:11:11Why did God bring such a terrible storm on us?
00:11:15Pa used to say the good Lord and the devil got credit for things they had nothing to do with.
00:11:19Sometimes things just happen.
00:11:23Natural course of events.
00:11:25Sometimes it's all so confounding.
00:11:27That's why we have to have the faith of a child.
00:11:35Sure was exciting at Millie's today.
00:11:37I guess you could call it that.
00:11:39What else would you call it?
00:11:40Rude and rude behavior.
00:11:45Let's get the plank up.
00:11:49Hello, Rose.
00:12:07Hello, Sheriff.
00:12:08Mom made this for the prisoners.
00:12:10Go on in there, harmless.
00:12:12Hello, there, little lady.
00:12:20You are?
00:12:21I'm Rose.
00:12:22I'm Millie's daughter.
00:12:23Oh.
00:12:27That smells tasty, Rose.
00:12:29You know, Mom was mighty mad at you two for wrecking her place, but she decided to make
00:12:33that up for you anyways.
00:12:34Said it was the Christian thing to do.
00:12:37We're very grateful.
00:12:39Thank you, Rose.
00:12:40Well, one good thing.
00:12:45We got our chicken and dumplings.
00:12:47If you boys want some water, you can call the night deputy.
00:12:50When you're finished with your food, slide the plates under the door, and I'll see you
00:12:53in the morning.
00:12:58Hey, Sheriff.
00:13:01What's gonna happen to us?
00:13:03Depends.
00:13:03Depends on what?
00:13:04You plead guilty.
00:13:05You pay the assessed damages, plus the fine.
00:13:09What are the damages?
00:13:10I haven't calculated that yet.
00:13:11The window's boarded up.
00:13:12I have no idea how much the new glass and repairs will cost, plus a table, chair or two.
00:13:18Well, we're pleading not guilty.
00:13:19Fine.
00:13:20When the judge hits town, we'll hold a hearing in the jail.
00:13:23When the judge hits town?
00:13:24Yeah.
00:13:25Circuit judge.
00:13:26Covers all the counties.
00:13:27Should be back here in about 30 days.
00:13:29I ain't staying in this jail for a month.
00:13:32Well, then you best plead guilty.
00:13:33Well, that ain't justice.
00:13:35I don't know what that is, but it sure ain't justice.
00:13:38We'll plead guilty.
00:13:40No, we're not.
00:13:42Well, I see you boys need some time to talk it over.
00:13:47Take the night.
00:13:55This ain't fair, Clark, and we're not pleading guilty.
00:13:58He did throw the first punch.
00:14:00We got about $3 between us, and that won't even cover a new window.
00:14:05Well, maybe we can work it off.
00:14:08Not me, old buddy.
00:14:09I got bigger and better things to do, places to go, things to see.
00:14:13In case you had noticed, we're in a jail cell.
00:14:15Well, there ain't a jail built I can't bust out of.
00:14:19Neither one of them's ever been locked up before.
00:14:20What are you talking about?
00:14:21You got no imagination, Clark.
00:14:23You never did.
00:14:25Part of your charm, I guess.
00:14:26Just eat your food.
00:14:28Go to bed.
00:14:28Go to bed.
00:14:28Go to bed.
00:14:28I don't know.
00:14:58Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.
00:15:28They'll shoot you.
00:15:43It's not too late and come with me.
00:15:46You really think you're going to get away with this?
00:15:50Use your head for once and let's pay our debt.
00:15:54We didn't come this far just so we could sit behind bars.
00:15:57If we don't get out here now, we're never going to make it to California.
00:15:59Grow up and be a man.
00:16:01Good luck, Clark.
00:16:04Look me up when you get out west.
00:16:06If you ever make it that far.
00:16:07Come on.
00:16:21Oh, my God.
00:16:51Oh, my God.
00:17:21I gathered the eggs.
00:17:42The hens didn't do so well laying.
00:17:44Maybe the storm scared them.
00:17:46They'll settle down.
00:17:47Do you want some help in the garden?
00:17:49That would be great.
00:17:52You know, if we made the garden bigger, we could grow more stuff to sell.
00:17:56We could, after we fix the shingles on the roof of the house and repair the barn door.
00:18:02And get the new corral posts up.
00:18:04We weren't this close when Pa was alive, were we?
00:18:10No.
00:18:13Why do you think that is?
00:18:15I suppose it's the age difference.
00:18:17And I was caught up in the trifles that tend to divert a young woman.
00:18:24You mean Jake?
00:18:28Yes, Jake.
00:18:31Do you miss him?
00:18:33I try not to think of it.
00:18:35It's been over two years and haven't heard a word from him.
00:18:38Do you think he's dead?
00:18:40I don't know.
00:18:42Well, if he wasn't dead, he would have written or sent some kind of word from the goldfields.
00:18:49We parted on disagreeable terms.
00:18:52If you part that way with a loved one, it tends to make any loss more grievous.
00:18:57Was he your true love?
00:18:59You need years with someone to know such a thing.
00:19:02True love is born of experience, not fairy dust.
00:19:06Do you think I'll find my true love?
00:19:10Yes, you will.
00:19:13But first, I need your help clearing this garden.
00:19:27What do you got to say for yourself?
00:19:30Well, I went back to check on them.
00:19:31The cell door was open.
00:19:33One was gone.
00:19:33The other one was just sitting there.
00:19:35Excuse me?
00:19:36I don't know how it happened.
00:19:38I'll tell you how it happened.
00:19:39You fell asleep in a prisoner's escape using a dinner fork.
00:19:42I ought to lock you up in his place.
00:19:45Get out of here.
00:19:45I'll figure out what to do with you later.
00:19:51Well, Mr. Clark Davis, looks like you're on your own.
00:19:54Appears so.
00:19:55Mr. Whitaker skipped over the stable, broke in, took his horse, and beat it out of town.
00:20:00Sounds about right.
00:20:02Don't suppose you know anything about this?
00:20:04I'm here, aren't I?
00:20:05Yes, you are.
00:20:14I was sleeping.
00:20:15You and my deputy both.
00:20:17I woke up.
00:20:19Daniel's fooling with the lock.
00:20:21I tried to talk him out of it.
00:20:22Suppose you going after him now?
00:20:24Wasting my time.
00:20:25I'll just end up on the wrong side of the law someplace else if the devil don't get him first.
00:20:31I will put his name out on the wire, though.
00:20:33We've been friends since childhood.
00:20:35I'd be careful who I call friend.
00:20:42I pled guilty.
00:20:43Now what?
00:20:45Time for public nuisance is $10, and pairs of millies will probably be about $30.
00:20:49I got $1.50.
00:21:04I'll cover about three weeks' board on your horse over at this stable.
00:21:08I'm going to get you some breakfast since you'll be staying here.
00:21:11Sheriff, wait.
00:21:12What is it now?
00:21:14Isn't there somewhere I could work it off?
00:21:15I'm going to get you some breakfast.
00:21:45Millicent, can I have a word with you?
00:21:58I'd like to run something by you concerning this young man.
00:22:02I'm listening.
00:22:04Sit.
00:22:09So, what's this all about?
00:22:11Where's the other one?
00:22:12Slipped out last night while my deputy was sleeping.
00:22:16Came in this morning, and this one is just sitting there.
00:22:19Door's wide open.
00:22:21Now, why do you suppose he didn't leave?
00:22:23I believe he is a responsible young man who would like to do right by you and the town.
00:22:30In fact, that's what I came to talk to you about.
00:22:32I'm still listening.
00:22:33It won't be much further now.
00:22:44Mind if I ask where we're going?
00:22:46Nope.
00:22:46I know you don't mind, or no, don't ask.
00:22:51Barlow Farm.
00:22:54Ellen Barlow lives there with her sister Cassie.
00:22:56They've been looking for some hired help.
00:22:58Can't pay much, but it'll suit your needs paying off what you owe.
00:23:01Two women living alone?
00:23:03Pa died last winter.
00:23:05Mom died giving birth to Cassie.
00:23:09You're trusting me not to run.
00:23:11Give me your word you stay.
00:23:13Keep my word on it?
00:23:15Your word's good enough for me.
00:23:18If you run, I will find you.
00:23:19And I may have to shoot you.
00:23:42We may camp up there.
00:23:45Supposed to work out of the lady's hair.
00:23:47Plenty of game up there.
00:23:48You'll make do.
00:23:50Ellen!
00:23:51Cassie!
00:23:55Ellen, it's Sheriff Holden.
00:23:57Hello, Sheriff.
00:23:59Good day to you, Sheriff.
00:24:02Ellen.
00:24:03That fellow with the sheriff is the one that was in the fight at Millie's.
00:24:06Yes, it seems so.
00:24:09Sheriff, what can we do for you today?
00:24:12It's what I can do for you.
00:24:14Ellen Barlow, Cassie Barlow, meet Clark Davis.
00:24:16Solution to your hired hand problem.
00:24:19Sheriff Holden, why don't you step down so we can talk in private?
00:24:25Yes, ma'am.
00:24:28Cassie?
00:24:30Make sure you don't run off.
00:24:34You and those other fellas sure tore up Millie's place.
00:24:36Yeah, we sure did.
00:24:38I mean, sorry about that.
00:24:40It was a grand fight.
00:24:41Grandest fight I ever saw.
00:24:43In fact, the only fight I ever saw.
00:24:45Rose, too.
00:24:46Rose is Millie's daughter.
00:24:48Cassie?
00:24:49Hold the horse.
00:24:51Stop talking.
00:24:54Why'd you bring that criminal here?
00:24:55He's not a criminal.
00:24:57Then what is he?
00:24:58He's an able-bodied man who will work for you to pay off Millie and the law.
00:25:02He started a brawl.
00:25:03He can't be trusted.
00:25:03First of all, he did not start the brawl.
00:25:05Millie and you said so.
00:25:06That is beside the point.
00:25:07Well, he's not beside the point.
00:25:08And secondly, I'm a good judge of human nature, and that boy has a good, solid character.
00:25:13You have only known him for a day.
00:25:15The other one broke out of jail and took off.
00:25:17This one stayed to face the music.
00:25:18That tells me a lot about his character.
00:25:21We'll find someone else.
00:25:23Ellen Barlow, you are as stubborn as your old man.
00:25:26Besides, there is no one else.
00:25:28And you sorely need him.
00:25:34Fine.
00:25:35But only on a trial basis.
00:25:36One week at a time.
00:25:38Minus $1.50, he already paid.
00:25:40He owes $38.50.
00:25:42Month's wages ought to cover that debt.
00:25:44Told him he could camp up there on the hill.
00:25:47Thank you, Cassie.
00:25:49Welcome, Sheriff.
00:25:53You leaving?
00:25:55You're so.
00:25:56Don't you worry.
00:25:57I'll be back to check on you from time to time.
00:25:59Goodbye, Sheriff.
00:26:00Stay out of trouble, Cassie.
00:26:02You too, Sheriff.
00:26:05Cassie?
00:26:06I just want to tell you it's a pleasure to meet you, and I really appreciate this job opportunity.
00:26:15Look, Mr. What's your name?
00:26:18It's Davis.
00:26:19Clark Davis.
00:26:19Mr. Davis, I truly do not feel comfortable having the likes of you around.
00:26:23But we need some hired help, and you're all there seems to be.
00:26:27The likes of me?
00:26:28I heard your friend say you were going to the gold fields.
00:26:30Is there something wrong with that?
00:26:31Dreamers.
00:26:32Chasing rainbows, looking for gold.
00:26:34Get rich quick.
00:26:36Well, there's gold to be found.
00:26:37Look, if you're going to work here, you best get started.
00:26:40Half day's already gone.
00:26:41If I'm going to pay you a daily wage, I expect a full day's work.
00:26:44Yes, ma'am.
00:26:44You'll get a full day's work.
00:26:46Just tell me where to start.
00:26:47Well, there's plenty that needs attention.
00:26:49You can start by fixing the barn door.
00:26:50Okay.
00:27:00She's not so ornery once you get to know her.
00:27:02I might not live long enough to get to know her, then.
00:27:05There's tools and a ladder in the barn, and the lumber's out back.
00:27:09Come on.
00:27:09I'll show you, Mr. Davis.
00:27:11I'll just call me Clark.
00:27:13Mr. Davis, my pa.
00:27:18You best be careful up there.
00:27:20I will.
00:27:21Thanks for the advice.
00:27:28You sure you know what you're doing?
00:27:30Guess you're going to find out.
00:27:34Cassie?
00:27:35Would you come here, please?
00:27:37Gotta go see what she wants.
00:27:46Do you need me?
00:27:47Of course I need you.
00:27:48But I'm helping with the barn door.
00:27:50Come on inside the house.
00:28:10Did you want to talk about something?
00:28:12I think it's better if we maintain a distance from him until we get to know him.
00:28:16How do we get to know him if we maintain a distance?
00:28:20We know nothing about him except he started a fight and he got thrown in jail.
00:28:24Now, please, just stay away from him for now.
00:28:27I best get back.
00:28:28He may need my help.
00:28:29Cassandra May, did you hear a word I said?
00:28:32Every word, Ellen Louise.
00:28:34Please.
00:28:52You fixed it.
00:28:53You fixed it.
00:28:58Hope so.
00:28:59Sometimes I have to remind Ellen that she is my sister and not my mother.
00:29:05She's concerned for you?
00:29:07I can take care of myself.
00:29:08Yes, ma'am.
00:29:09I'm sure you can.
00:29:10Heading to California.
00:29:15That sounds so very exciting.
00:29:17Your sister don't seem to think so.
00:29:19That's because of Jake.
00:29:20Jake?
00:29:21Jake Weller.
00:29:22He was Ellen's sweetheart.
00:29:24Moved to California with gold fever about two years ago.
00:29:27He wanted her to pack up and go with him, but she didn't want that.
00:29:31Yeah, what happened to him?
00:29:32Don't know.
00:29:33Haven't heard a word from him.
00:29:34Well, it could prejudice someone against their pursuit of gold.
00:29:39Yes, sir, it could.
00:29:40She has very hard feelings against it, too.
00:29:43Yeah, seems so.
00:29:44Wait, would you grab that two by four and slide it right under this door?
00:29:54You're a real big help.
00:29:55Really?
00:29:56Really.
00:30:04All fixed?
00:30:33I don't believe so.
00:30:34Let's stay up.
00:30:40So far.
00:30:46It's working.
00:30:47We like staying on the hinges.
00:30:49That's the important part.
00:30:51Cassie, we need to take my men into town and deliver it.
00:30:54Go pack the wagon and get ready to go.
00:30:56Can't I stay here?
00:30:57I thought we'd go by Millie's for lunch.
00:30:58You can catch up with Rose.
00:30:59I'm going.
00:31:01I'll hitch the team.
00:31:01Well, looks like you fixed it.
00:31:06Seems like it.
00:31:08Can I give you a hand with that team?
00:31:10No, that won't be necessary.
00:31:11I can manage on my own.
00:31:13What do you have in mind next?
00:31:15Crowell.
00:31:16One of the posts is rotted out.
00:31:17Other three need mending.
00:31:19New posts are behind the barn, and all the tools you'll need are inside the barn.
00:31:22Well, get right on it.
00:31:34Me and Rose are going to the dry goods store.
00:31:36Rose and I.
00:31:38All right.
00:31:39Rose and I are going to the dry goods store.
00:31:42And please remember to see if my gang of materials come in.
00:31:45You'll be back in time for the supper rush?
00:31:47Yes, ma'am.
00:31:48Thanks.
00:31:53I have to admit, that fight was pretty exciting.
00:31:56Oh, I don't know.
00:31:58Take it you have a hired hand working for you now?
00:32:02Trial basis, one week at a time.
00:32:04I don't know how I feel about trusting a man who gets in a fight.
00:32:08Well, the sheriff brought him by here.
00:32:10Seemed like a pretty solid fellow.
00:32:11We'll see.
00:32:13And he's not too disagreeable to look at.
00:32:16Millie, please.
00:32:19I hadn't noticed.
00:32:21Oh, of course you haven't.
00:32:22Ha, ha.
00:32:41Let your good and perfect will be done in Cassie's life.
00:33:04Let no one stand in your way.
00:33:06Not even me.
00:33:13Good night, Ma.
00:33:16Good night, Pa.
00:33:17Good morning, Miss Barlow.
00:33:35Good morning.
00:33:36When you're finished with that post, Mr...
00:33:38Mr. Davis, don't forget the other three that are loose.
00:33:42I won't forget.
00:33:44Miss Barlow?
00:33:49Yes?
00:33:51You know, I never intended on being here.
00:33:53If I could have repaid that debt, I would have.
00:33:56But I gave the sheriff my word I would see this through.
00:33:58Your point is?
00:33:59As long as I'm here, I'm gonna be civil to you.
00:34:01All I ask is you do the same in return.
00:34:03I am being civil with you, Mr. Davis.
00:34:05He's a real hard worker, ain't he?
00:34:21Isn't he?
00:34:22He has motive to be.
00:34:25Once he pays off his debt, he'll be on his way.
00:34:27It's not like the other gold diggers we've met.
00:34:31They're all the same.
00:34:33After fortune and adventure.
00:34:36He hums while he works.
00:34:39Pa was always humming while he was working.
00:34:45Does this fella remind you of Pa?
00:34:47No.
00:34:49I was just wondering.
00:34:50I was just wondering.
00:34:50I was just wondering.
00:34:57Here's your lunch.
00:35:16Helen's the second best cook in the whole county.
00:35:19Next to Millie.
00:35:20Of course, you know Millie's place real well.
00:35:23Yeah, I'm afraid I'd do.
00:35:25Thank you, Cassie.
00:35:25This looks really good.
00:35:26I appreciate it.
00:35:27If you need a drink, there's a tin hanging from the pump.
00:35:34This post is solid.
00:35:36You're doing a real dandy job.
00:35:39Dandy is a dandelion.
00:35:44What?
00:35:45My Pa used to say that all the time.
00:35:48I've never heard anyone else say that before.
00:35:50Yeah, I'd heard he had passed on.
00:35:53I'm only sorry to hear that.
00:35:54No, it's all right.
00:35:57It's good to hear it again.
00:36:01Cassie?
00:36:02When you're finished, I need you.
00:36:04She just can't seem to get on without me.
00:36:08It's good to be needed.
00:36:14Cassie, now, please?
00:36:16I have to go.
00:36:17Go on inside and put this on.
00:36:31I took out the hem some.
00:36:32Why?
00:36:33Because you're getting so tall, the dress is looking too short.
00:36:35And I always want you to look your best.
00:36:37Besides, the dance is coming up.
00:36:39I forgot about that.
00:36:48I mean, Cassie's right.
00:36:50You're a real good cook.
00:36:53So, wait, sis.
00:37:13He's humming again.
00:37:14I can hear that.
00:37:18There's no law against it.
00:37:21You know, this time of year, we could get another storm.
00:37:25If the body was camped outside, it sure would be miserable.
00:37:28Is that your way of saying we should allow Mr. Davis to move to shelter?
00:37:32Oh, do you think so?
00:37:33Your concern for his well-being, it's duly noted.
00:37:38Is that a no?
00:37:40Yes.
00:37:40Now, turn around so you can see the back.
00:37:43Will you think about it?
00:37:45Would you hold still?
00:38:03You turned out to be quite the farmer.
00:38:12I didn't hear you ride up.
00:38:14My grandpa was half Osage.
00:38:16He'd sneak up on a rabid crab by the ears with one hand.
00:38:19You just riding by?
00:38:21Nope.
00:38:22Rode out to check on you like I said I would.
00:38:25You holding up all right?
00:38:28Uh, yes, sir.
00:38:31Ellen's a tad pushy and a bit headstrong, but...
00:38:33She's a good person.
00:38:35She's guilty on the first two counts, but I hadn't seen the nice part yet.
00:38:38If you do, the gal's got a heavy burden what was keeping this place going and raising Cassie.
00:38:45Yes, sir.
00:38:47Well, I'm still here, so you can rest easy.
00:38:49I knew you were a man of your work.
00:38:51But I never rest easy.
00:38:52You'll be seeing me again.
00:38:54I'll count on it.
00:38:56Got an answer back on that wire I sent out on Daniel Whitaker.
00:38:59Turns out he got himself arrested for rustling a few counties west of here.
00:39:03Are they going to hang him?
00:39:05Could be.
00:39:07Funny how life is.
00:39:08If you've been with him, you could be facing the news.
00:39:11But here you are.
00:39:18Here I am.
00:39:19You make the best apple pie this side of the Mississippi.
00:39:25What's wrong with my apple pie?
00:39:26Nothing.
00:39:27It just comes second to Millie's.
00:39:29You are too kind.
00:39:31So how's your hired hand doing?
00:39:33He allows me to help, and he treats me like an adult.
00:39:36Unlike someone else I know.
00:39:38He seems to be a hard worker.
00:39:41Ellen's being kind of ornery with him.
00:39:43He works for us.
00:39:44We're not meant to be his friend.
00:39:46Well, you can be kind of ornery with a lot of folks.
00:39:49Well, some folks deserve it.
00:39:51Hello.
00:40:11Morning.
00:40:13Morning.
00:40:14You're almost finished with the corral.
00:40:16A couple more places will be there.
00:40:20I'm going to go pick wildflowers in the meadow.
00:40:22Maybe one day you can pick some for me.
00:40:24Sure.
00:40:25Just tell me when.
00:40:29Barlow, how are you?
00:40:31Fine.
00:40:38You do good work.
00:40:41My pa taught me a lot about carpentry.
00:40:43Coming in real handy around here.
00:40:44So you have a trade,
00:40:47yet you decide to waste your life on trivial pursuits.
00:40:51I guess you just got me all figured out,
00:40:53don't you, Miss Barlow?
00:40:54Well, I don't understand how a man can leave his family
00:40:57and his home and travel clear across the country
00:41:00in pursuit of a few little rocks,
00:41:02no matter how much they're worth.
00:41:03Well, I think some men are just in pursuit of a better life.
00:41:07Others want a shortcut.
00:41:09I was in it for the adventure.
00:41:10So, what's next?
00:41:21After you leave here?
00:41:23Probably keep heading west,
00:41:25catch a steamer out of San Francisco,
00:41:28head on over to China.
00:41:29China?
00:41:29New adventure.
00:41:32New places, new people.
00:41:34It doesn't sound like you have any plans
00:41:36to settle down anytime soon.
00:41:38One day I would like to settle down.
00:41:41Have a family.
00:41:41Chickens have been laying real good since you got here.
00:42:01I think they like you.
00:42:03Yeah?
00:42:04Guess that makes me a regular old rooster, huh?
00:42:07There's a dance in town this Saturday.
00:42:10You've never been to a dance?
00:42:10There's plenty of good food, socializing, and music.
00:42:15Are you and your sister going?
00:42:16Never miss it.
00:42:18Maybe you could go with us?
00:42:19You have to ask Alan that.
00:42:21Ask Alan what?
00:42:25Well, I'm waiting.
00:42:27Could he go to the dance with us?
00:42:31Well, if he wants to, all right.
00:42:33No, that's all right.
00:42:34I, uh, I don't have any fancy clothes anyway.
00:42:37I think we could find him a suit to wear.
00:42:40I, uh, I think we could find him a suit to wear.
00:42:40I, uh, I think we could find him a suit to wear.
00:42:40Sure, this suit looks all right.
00:43:09Looks better than all right.
00:43:11Fits you better than a big pop.
00:43:16You look beautiful.
00:43:19I haven't worn this dress in over two years.
00:43:22I want some steak left.
00:43:24Did Cassie tell me about him?
00:43:25She can't keep her mouth shut to save her soul.
00:43:30Still look very fishy.
00:43:33I took it out of the closet just for today.
00:43:41Alan?
00:43:42You all slicked up.
00:43:46There'll be no trouble here, boys.
00:43:48Oh, no, we ain't looking for any trouble, Sheriff.
00:43:50Ain't that right, John?
00:43:51Nah, just commenting on how different he looks.
00:43:53What is it that you boys want?
00:43:55I just wanted to shake this fella's hand.
00:43:57And to tell him we feel partially responsible for his trouble.
00:44:04Yeah, you mean that?
00:44:05Word on it.
00:44:06Bygones are bygones.
00:44:09Enjoy the dance.
00:44:09You do look very spiffy.
00:44:18Come on, let's dance.
00:44:23John, would you be dear and get me a punch?
00:44:25My pleasure.
00:44:26You know?
00:44:27Oh, thanks.
00:44:28I'm fine.
00:44:28So, will we be seeing Mr. Davis at services tomorrow?
00:44:39I mentioned it to him on the way here.
00:44:41Seems he's not a spiritual man.
00:44:43Oh, my.
00:44:44That's too bad.
00:44:46Do you find him handsome?
00:44:48You know I do.
00:44:52I find him passable at best.
00:44:55Okay, slightly more than passable.
00:45:03He's a hard worker.
00:45:04Good craftsman.
00:45:07Seemingly of pleasant nature.
00:45:09He's got a good spirit.
00:45:11This needs a little cultivating.
00:45:12And he'll be leaving soon.
00:45:19Thank you for the dance, kind sir.
00:45:21My pleasure, madam.
00:45:25There's some fine dancing out there, Mr. Davis.
00:45:28You should dance with him, Ellen.
00:45:30Now, Cassie, normally the fella,
00:45:31asks the gal to dance.
00:45:33Well, ask her.
00:45:36May I have to dance?
00:45:39You may.
00:45:42I'm gonna go find Rose.
00:45:44Well, they make a fine-looking couple.
00:45:54Yeah, they do.
00:46:00Now, Millie,
00:46:02why don't you go playing Cupid?
00:46:04That boy is set on leaping.
00:46:09We'll see.
00:46:11Cassie's so eager to grow up.
00:46:12I can remember wanting to grow up.
00:46:17Have you?
00:46:19I think so.
00:46:24I know what I want now.
00:46:26So many of the things that I thought were the most important in the world,
00:46:30well, they turned out not to be.
00:46:32I owe you an apology.
00:46:37I don't think so.
00:46:40When you first came into our lives,
00:46:43I prejudged you.
00:46:44But you're not the person I believed you to be.
00:46:48You shouldn't do that.
00:46:49Let me finish.
00:46:52I feel like
00:46:53I'm getting to know you.
00:46:56I'm a real you.
00:46:58I'm not my perception of you.
00:47:01You know, I like you.
00:47:04I like you, too.
00:47:05I like you.
00:47:33Cassie, you best hurry.
00:47:48We don't want to be late for service.
00:47:50I'm coming.
00:47:54Good morning.
00:47:56Good morning.
00:47:58I saw the team hitched up.
00:47:59I figured y'all was heading off to church.
00:48:01We don't have a church in the usual sense.
00:48:04Services are held outside in the common area.
00:48:07I see.
00:48:08Well, I invited you once before, and I shall do it again.
00:48:12Would you care to join us?
00:48:14I do appreciate the offer, but I think I'm going to stay here and tend in the garden.
00:48:17We could all use an ounce of faith.
00:48:20Ms. Barlow, I'm not even sure if I know what that word means.
00:48:23Faith means believing in something greater than oneself.
00:48:26A higher power.
00:48:27Well, if it's all the same, I think I'll spend my day doing something a little more constructive.
00:48:32Worship is constructive, Mr. Davis.
00:48:35It's the most important work of all.
00:48:37It's okay with you.
00:48:38We just agree to disagree on that one.
00:48:40But I do appreciate the offer to the dance.
00:48:42You're welcome.
00:48:47Cassandra!
00:48:50Warren, Clark!
00:48:50Cassie, please, in the wagon.
00:48:54I don't want to be late.
00:48:57We'll get it.
00:49:10We always have a potluck.
00:49:12After services, you'll have to scrounge for your lunch.
00:49:15I'll make do.
00:49:16Mr. Davis?
00:49:39Ms. Barlow.
00:49:40It's the end of the week.
00:49:42Your pay.
00:49:43Were Ms. Millie at the service?
00:49:46She was.
00:49:48You can just give it to her.
00:49:50No, it's not my place.
00:49:52It's better if you do.
00:49:55All right.
00:50:02The garden is looking wonderful.
00:50:07The, uh, tomato's looking real ripe.
00:50:09Eggplant's just about ready to be picked.
00:50:10We can take it into town tomorrow.
00:50:12I sell most of my crops at the general store.
00:50:15You can visit Millie then.
00:50:17Sure thing.
00:50:20You know, I'm just about done here,
00:50:21so I'll probably pack up my stuff and head back up to camp.
00:50:27We're just about to sit for Sunday supper.
00:50:30Is that an invitation?
00:50:32It's the proper Sunday thing to do, Mr. Davis.
00:50:34Well, then I'd be obliged to accept.
00:50:40Ms. Barlow.
00:50:43Perhaps since you and I are going to share Sunday supper together,
00:50:46maybe we can call each other by our given names.
00:50:48All right.
00:50:51You best wash up before you come inside.
00:50:54Sure thing, Ellen.
00:50:55Cassie, did you pick those flowers?
00:51:07For you.
00:51:08Just like you asked.
00:51:10Hey, you wouldn't mind if I took them tomorrow
00:51:12when we go into town, would you?
00:51:13They're yours to do as you like with them.
00:51:16I find gardening very relaxing and enjoyable.
00:51:19Plant some seeds, add some water, a little sunlight,
00:51:21and life magically springs from the ground.
00:51:25That sounds so very poetic.
00:51:28I get what you're saying.
00:51:29I feel the same way.
00:51:31We've been wanting to expand our garden,
00:51:33grow some more vegetables.
00:51:35Might be able to help with that.
00:51:37The boss's remission.
00:51:39I suppose that would be all right.
00:51:42Probably just need some wildflower seeds
00:51:44we'll plant around the garden.
00:51:45Look real nice.
00:51:46Who wants to say grace?
00:51:48I'll say it.
00:51:49It's my turn anyway.
00:51:49Mr. Davis, I mean, Clark.
00:51:53Would that be all right with you?
00:51:55It's perfectly all right.
00:52:06Lord, thank you for this food
00:52:07that we are about to receive,
00:52:09and thank you for our new friend, Clark.
00:52:12Please watch over him.
00:52:13Even though he doesn't much believe in you,
00:52:15he's still a kind and decent man.
00:52:17Also, please keep watch over Ma and Pa,
00:52:21your friend, Cassie Barlow.
00:52:23Amen.
00:52:25See?
00:52:26That wasn't so hard.
00:52:29I really appreciate the hospitality.
00:52:36I really enjoy the meal and the company.
00:52:38Especially the company.
00:52:39You're quite welcome.
00:52:41Maybe we can do it again.
00:52:42It was special for Sunday.
00:52:44Maybe again next Sunday?
00:52:47Maybe.
00:52:49Cassie was thinking
00:52:49you'd be more comfortable
00:52:50sleeping in the barn
00:52:51instead of outside.
00:52:52There's an old cot and everything.
00:52:54You'd have a roof over your head.
00:52:56Are you sure?
00:52:57She asked you.
00:52:59Of course she's sure.
00:53:02Well, I, uh,
00:53:03I better be up early,
00:53:05get the squash and tomatoes picked
00:53:06and packed up for town.
00:53:07I'll help you.
00:53:08After your house chores.
00:53:10After my house chores?
00:53:11Ladies, thank y'all again.
00:53:13You're welcome.
00:53:20He's home and again.
00:53:22Yes, I, I can hear that.
00:53:26We should put the dishes up.
00:53:32Are you going to help me
00:53:33or am I your slave?
00:53:34Come, come, come.
00:53:57Come.
00:53:57Well, he's sleeping on the ground.
00:54:27Well, they're a little wilted, but I hope she likes them.
00:54:49All women like flowers, wilted or not.
00:54:52It's the thought behind them that counts.
00:54:55So I'll meet y'all back here, then?
00:54:56We're going by the dry goods store and then a few other places.
00:55:00A little an hour, do you?
00:55:01I was playing outside. See y'all in an hour.
00:55:05What do you suppose those flowers are for?
00:55:07I don't know. Some gal, I guess.
00:55:10He said she.
00:55:13Ellen, are you just curious or are you a little jealous?
00:55:18Jealous? Rue the day. Just curious.
00:55:22Let's go by the dry goods store and check on that material.
00:55:27Then we can go by Millie's.
00:55:30I'm planning it for Tuesday.
00:55:32Uh, Ma? You'd best get out here.
00:55:45Well, you folks can get back to eatin'.
00:55:47Rose, you mind the stove?
00:55:48Uh, these are for you.
00:55:54Sorry, they're a bit wilted.
00:56:00Nothing a little fresh water can't fix?
00:56:02You know, I never truly apologized to you.
00:56:14But I am now.
00:56:15Well, if you feel the need,
00:56:17then apology accepted.
00:56:22These are very pretty flowers.
00:56:24Uh, Cassie. She picked them.
00:56:27You and Cassie getting along all right?
00:56:28Yes, ma'am. Just fine.
00:56:31Would you like to sit down?
00:56:34Maybe half a piece of pie?
00:56:35Oh, I probably shouldn't stay too long.
00:56:37The ladies are waitin' on me
00:56:39and they're doin' a bit of shoppin'.
00:56:40Well, if they're shoppin', it's gonna be a while.
00:56:43Come on.
00:56:45Rose, would you bring me a piece of apple pie?
00:56:47Yes, ma'am.
00:56:52I also brought you a payment.
00:56:55You are a young man of principle.
00:56:56My father would be a man of principle and responsibility.
00:57:02In the old days, I would've told you to forget it.
00:57:05I lost a lot of money that way.
00:57:08Now I read the good book
00:57:09and it tells me to be a cheerful giver and receiver.
00:57:12So, I will cheerfully receive this money
00:57:15and give you a piece of pie.
00:57:18That's very kind of you.
00:57:19No, not really.
00:57:21I figured this is the only money you've got
00:57:23and you probably couldn't afford to pay for the pie.
00:57:24Rosie, would you do me a favor
00:57:30and go polish the silverware?
00:57:32Oh, yes, ma'am.
00:57:37Teenage girls.
00:57:38Full of curiosity and mischief.
00:57:40Life can be very confounding, Miss Millie.
00:57:54Something weighing on you, Clark?
00:57:58It is an ever-changing adventure we are on.
00:58:02It sure is a fact.
00:58:03Be diligent.
00:58:05Give life time.
00:58:06Time.
00:58:07We never do know what's right around the corner.
00:58:11Well, looky who dropped in.
00:58:13With Clark here, I was wondering if you two were gonna stop by.
00:58:16Well, if I'd known he was coming, Harry would've come with him.
00:58:19He brought me those flowers over there.
00:58:21Kind of an apology gift.
00:58:23Well, isn't that sweet?
00:58:27Rose is in the kitchen.
00:58:29Ellen, come sit.
00:58:31Yep, I'd best be checking on the team.
00:58:33No, stay.
00:58:34It'll be all right.
00:58:35It was pretty hot outside, so I might need some water.
00:58:37Thank you for the pie.
00:58:46Looks like I run him off.
00:58:48He's a very nice young man.
00:58:49Not at all like the ones who caught that gold fever.
00:58:55He's responsible.
00:58:56It would seem that way.
00:58:59There's a big difference between
00:59:01just having a crush on somebody
00:59:04and truly being in love.
00:59:12I dried out the vegetable seeds like you said.
00:59:14All I have to do now is go get some wildflower seeds from the meadow.
00:59:17Be careful on that tall grass.
00:59:19Rattlers are out this time of year.
00:59:21Oh, well.
00:59:26The garden is gonna be great.
00:59:35She's very excited about the garden.
00:59:39My pleasure.
00:59:41You ready to plant soon?
00:59:42Yeah.
00:59:43Just keep turning the soil for a bit.
00:59:45Add some of that dry manure from the milk cow.
00:59:48Water it for a couple days and plant.
00:59:50You sure know a lot about everything.
00:59:51Just basic things.
00:59:53You read a lot?
00:59:54Some.
00:59:55Mostly I learned from my pa.
00:59:57He tried to teach me to be a well-rounded man.
01:00:00You close to him?
01:00:01Very.
01:00:02My mom, too.
01:00:04You know, we had some problems when I was growing up,
01:00:06but nothing we couldn't get through without him shooting me.
01:00:09That would have been awful.
01:00:11And you wouldn't be here digging in the dirt and playing in dry manure.
01:00:19Your pa laugh a lot?
01:00:21Yeah.
01:00:21Mine, too.
01:00:23You miss him.
01:00:24I do.
01:00:25Almost every day.
01:00:28Sometimes I think I hear him laugh.
01:00:31And I turn around expecting him to be there.
01:00:34Silly, huh?
01:00:35No.
01:00:37Well, it's not silly.
01:00:38Those are memories.
01:00:41Memories are where our lives end up being.
01:00:43Your pa would teach you that?
01:00:45And he learned it from my mom.
01:00:50You gotta hang on to the good ones.
01:00:52Let the bad ones go.
01:00:54Never let them haunt us.
01:01:02Oh, shoot.
01:01:03King me.
01:01:04I wouldn't move there if I were you.
01:01:16I wouldn't move there if I were you.
01:01:16I know what you're thinking.
01:01:30Who are you?
01:01:32Cassie's forming an attachment.
01:01:35Cassie told Rose that Clark Davis reminds her of her father.
01:01:39I suspected as much.
01:01:42He'll be leaving soon.
01:01:45Moving on to California, following his dream.
01:01:48He's not like all the rest of them.
01:01:53What?
01:01:55You said so yourself.
01:01:56Oh.
01:01:57Oh, my.
01:02:00Oh, Millie.
01:02:01Now, don't go jump into conclusion.
01:02:04You're sweet on him.
01:02:06No, I'm not sweet on him.
01:02:09I don't have the time nor the inclination for such luxuries.
01:02:13He's a good man.
01:02:20Which will make it all the more difficult when he leaves.
01:02:23You've got to think about Cassie.
01:02:25She never knew her mother.
01:02:27She lost her father.
01:02:29How's she going to handle him leaving?
01:02:30I don't know.
01:02:31I don't know.
01:02:31I don't know.
01:02:43Have you seen Cassie?
01:02:46She told me she was going to pick some flowers and visit your folks.
01:02:50Talking to them gives her peace.
01:02:53We all could use an ounce of that from time to time.
01:02:56She's become really fond of you.
01:02:58She's a special young lady.
01:03:01Your commitment here will be over soon.
01:03:07Reckon it will.
01:03:09You'll be heading out west to California.
01:03:13It's been the plan for a long time.
01:03:16I don't think it'll set well with Cassie.
01:03:18It won't be set well with me either.
01:03:22And you.
01:03:24What about me?
01:03:31My mom always told me that person who answers a question with a question just avoiding the first question.
01:03:37You must be getting hungry.
01:03:39Now go fix your lunch.
01:03:43Do you think the Lord holds a grudge against Clark for not keeping the Sabbath?
01:04:00I don't think the Lord holds grudges.
01:04:02I think that's something we human beings are inflicted with.
01:04:05Well, how was service?
01:04:18They were wonderful.
01:04:20Millie made bread pudding for the potluck.
01:04:22It was scrumptious.
01:04:23She asked about you.
01:04:25Rose did too.
01:04:26Cassie, go on inside and change and put some flour on the chicken.
01:04:29I'll be right into mashed potatoes.
01:04:30Rose.
01:04:35Payday.
01:04:45Everything all right?
01:04:48Yeah.
01:04:51For?
01:04:53The money?
01:04:53You more than earned it.
01:04:58I wish it could be more.
01:04:59I don't do.
01:05:00It's fine.
01:05:02Sunday.
01:05:03That it is.
01:05:05Will you be joining us for supper?
01:05:07Is that an invitation?
01:05:08You'll remember what your mother said about answering a question with a question.
01:05:13Yes.
01:05:15I'd love to join her for supper.
01:05:17Tidy up.
01:05:18I've got chicken to fry.
01:05:19I'll end this steam for you.
01:05:20What happened next?
01:05:33So there were Daniel and I.
01:05:34We were creeping right behind these grave robbers on this road so dark you couldn't even see
01:05:38your own two feet.
01:05:39Were you scared?
01:05:40A little bit.
01:05:42Them old boys, they got thirsty, so they laid that corpse down on the road and they headed
01:05:46off to the creek to get a quick drink.
01:05:48And then what happened?
01:05:49Daniel and I, we grabbed that old poor dead fellow and we bung him in the ditch.
01:05:53And then Daniel gets down just like this.
01:05:57He stretches out of that corpse's place.
01:05:59No fooling?
01:06:00No fooling.
01:06:02Them old boys came back.
01:06:03They didn't realize their corpse was a few inches shorter.
01:06:06And there was Daniel lying back just like this.
01:06:11What did Daniel say?
01:06:13He said...
01:06:16Not getting heavy, fellas!
01:06:17I was a bit rowdy in my younger days.
01:06:22I bet you were.
01:06:35Hello, Clark.
01:06:36Miss Millie.
01:06:37Miss Millie.
01:06:41Is it that day already?
01:06:43Yes, ma'am.
01:06:44Miss Millie.
01:06:46Miss Millie.
01:06:47Time just slips by.
01:06:51Such a precious thing we can never get back.
01:06:54Seems to be going faster, too.
01:06:56Probably because I've been so busy.
01:06:57Being happy can cause time to fly, too.
01:07:01Yes, ma'am.
01:07:02So it won't be long.
01:07:04Won't be an indentured servant anymore.
01:07:06Well, I guess I never thought about it quite like that.
01:07:10Suppose you'll be heading west?
01:07:12Following your dream?
01:07:14I reckon.
01:07:16I thought about it a lot.
01:07:17It's late.
01:07:18It's been my plans for a long time.
01:07:22Plans can change.
01:07:23Yes, ma'am.
01:07:25Hold up there, Mr. Davis.
01:07:42Sheriff?
01:07:44Sheriff?
01:07:45Got some news for you on, uh, Daniel Whitaker.
01:07:50They hanging?
01:07:51Nope.
01:07:52Escaping news this time.
01:07:54Got six months on a chain gang.
01:07:55That's good news.
01:07:57Could be.
01:07:59Or maybe they just postponed the inevitable.
01:08:02I'm obliged, you told me.
01:08:03Yeah.
01:08:04Good seeing you at the dance the other night.
01:08:07Helen looked mighty pretty.
01:08:09Yes, sir.
01:08:11Yes, she did.
01:08:12Mm-hmm.
01:08:14Elbows acting up.
01:08:16Big storm brewing.
01:08:18Mind that old ladder.
01:08:34Wouldn't want you to break your neck.
01:08:36Very funny, Miss Cassie.
01:08:45Good morning, Clark.
01:08:47Good morning.
01:08:48Beautiful day, isn't it?
01:08:50How does this?
01:08:52None better.
01:08:53You fixing the shingles?
01:08:55Probably take a few days to tighten them all down.
01:08:58Sheriff's predicting rain.
01:08:59I think his elbow is wrong this time.
01:09:03At least not for a few days.
01:09:05Yes.
01:09:05Looks like Sheriff Holden's elbow is right again.
01:09:33Uh, apparently so.
01:09:36Could have held off a few days so I can get those shingles fixed.
01:09:41Looks like the old roof's holding up just fine.
01:09:43What's your move?
01:09:46Will the stock be all right?
01:09:47Put them in the barn before it even started raining.
01:09:51Still your move.
01:10:00Still your move.
01:10:01The storm's getting worse.
01:10:06It seems that way.
01:10:08Oh, I knew I should have fixed that when I first got here.
01:10:23Where are you going?
01:10:25The third thing I need to fix is it's still up on the roof.
01:10:29It can wait.
01:10:30It's raining outside.
01:10:31Well, a little bit of water never hurt nothing.
01:10:35Except to get a checkered game.
01:10:37Clark, please.
01:10:38Stay inside.
01:10:49Lightning can hurt you.
01:10:51Especially if you're on a roof.
01:10:53Do you think he'll be all right up there?
01:11:06Lord, I hope so.
01:11:09You need to tell him to get down.
01:11:11All right.
01:11:12I'll try.
01:11:13Yeah.
01:11:18If you haven't noticed, you can be a little stubborn.
01:11:20Oh, man.
01:11:32Cassie!
01:11:48Is he dead?
01:11:51I probably wish I'd be tomorrow.
01:11:55I'm sorry.
01:11:56I'm gonna get back up to the barn.
01:11:57No, no, no.
01:11:58You'll sleep here tonight.
01:12:00We'll sleep by the fireplace, right, Ellen?
01:12:01You'll stay here tonight.
01:12:04How does your head feel?
01:12:07Is it sore?
01:12:09Do you have a headache?
01:12:12No.
01:12:14Good.
01:12:15That's not a concussion.
01:12:16Cassie, will you go and fix Clark some coffee?
01:12:33I was so scared when you fell.
01:12:37I thought I'd lost you.
01:12:43But I should have had faith that the good Lord who brought you here wouldn't take you away.
01:12:46And I prayed.
01:12:52And he answered.
01:12:54He did answer.
01:13:00Now, Ellen, I...
01:13:03Rest now.
01:13:08My love.
01:13:12Lord, you deliver us from evil.
01:13:28You allow no weapons formed against us to prosper.
01:13:34Thank you for protecting Clark.
01:13:35Clark?
01:13:39Clark?
01:13:40Are you sure you should be out of bed?
01:13:46How's the stock?
01:13:48Everything's there except the milk cow.
01:13:50Storm blew the door open last night.
01:13:52She won't go far.
01:13:54I'll check the meadow.
01:13:57I'll check the woods.
01:13:59She probably ran for cover.
01:14:00I'll go with you.
01:14:07You know, her milk might be spoiled for a couple of days.
01:14:11Fright tends to do that to a cow.
01:14:13That's no matter.
01:14:16You're walking a little stiff.
01:14:19Feeling a little stiff.
01:14:22Yeah, sore.
01:14:22I was so frightened when you fell last night.
01:14:27Lucky I ain't crippled.
01:14:28Or worse.
01:14:29But nothing happened.
01:14:31It was a miracle.
01:14:32Plain and simple.
01:14:35He is faithful, we promised.
01:14:38You know, late last night,
01:14:39after the storm, we got quiet.
01:14:43I said a prayer.
01:14:44I haven't done that in years.
01:14:51Clark?
01:14:53You know, I think I might have gotten back
01:14:54some of that faith I used to have.
01:14:56When I was a kid,
01:14:57my mom and mom took me to church.
01:15:00You never told me you used to go to church.
01:15:02I don't know what happened.
01:15:04I just sort of fell away from church.
01:15:09Last night,
01:15:11you kissed me on the forehead.
01:15:12And you called me your love.
01:15:17I thought you were sleeping.
01:15:19Did you mean it?
01:15:22Yes.
01:15:23I meant it.
01:15:25And I mean it now.
01:15:34Thanks for breaking the mood, Sarah.
01:15:42Alright.
01:15:42Good to see you, too.
01:15:44Good to see you, too.
01:15:46How you doing?
01:15:47Good to see you, too.
01:15:48Good to see you, too.
01:15:52So you're really not going to California?
01:15:55I've been thinking on it.
01:15:57And like Millie said,
01:15:58sometimes plans change.
01:15:59Something special changing those plans?
01:16:01Good to see you.
01:16:03Good to see you, too.
01:16:05Whoa, whoa, whoa, good to see you.
01:16:08All right, get out, folks.
01:16:10Good to see you, too.
01:16:11How you doing?
01:16:12All right.
01:16:13Robert?
01:16:14Robert?
01:16:15Robert?
01:16:16How you doing, Joe?
01:16:21Oh, my gosh.
01:16:24So, just need to get your signature right here.
01:16:27That's him.
01:16:35Who?
01:16:36Jake Weller.
01:16:47What are you gonna do?
01:16:49I guess I should go talk to him.
01:16:52What will you say?
01:16:54I don't know.
01:16:57Clark, I'm...
01:16:59No, no, that's, uh...
01:17:01You do what you must.
01:17:03That's fine.
01:17:05Hello, Jake.
01:17:23Hello, Ellen.
01:17:24You're alive.
01:17:26How would I be anything else?
01:17:29I never expected to see you again.
01:17:32Well, I told you I would come back.
01:17:34That was over two years ago.
01:17:37Not a word from you since.
01:17:39I thought you were dead.
01:17:43It's so good to see you.
01:18:02Kathy, won't you wait on Ellen?
01:18:04I'm gonna ride back.
01:18:06Come on.
01:18:07Come on.
01:18:08Come on.
01:18:09Come on.
01:18:10Come on.
01:18:11Come on.
01:18:12Don't you wanna see what happens?
01:18:17Ain't nothing I need to see.
01:18:27Hey, is Millie still in business?
01:18:29Um...
01:18:34Yes.
01:18:35Okay.
01:18:36Well, let's go there.
01:18:37Have some and eat.
01:18:38We can catch up on last time.
01:18:39All right.
01:18:40We can catch up on things.
01:18:42I hit the big one.
01:18:54Enough gold to buy a small country.
01:18:57Bought a big beautiful house in San Francisco, up on a hill.
01:19:01You can watch the Pacific Ocean all day.
01:19:04I'm real happy for you, Jake.
01:19:08Oh, but you're gonna love it there.
01:19:10I can't imagine living in San Francisco.
01:19:17Neither could I, but...
01:19:20Look at me.
01:19:23You seem very happy and sure of yourself.
01:19:26Yeah, well, now I'm back, Ellie.
01:19:29A rich man, just like I promised.
01:19:32And I'm sitting across the table from you,
01:19:35asking you to marry me.
01:19:38Are you proposing?
01:19:40Yes.
01:19:41Yes, I am, Ellen Barlow.
01:19:46Will you marry me?
01:19:51No.
01:19:52No.
01:19:53No.
01:19:54No.
01:19:55No.
01:19:56No.
01:19:57No.
01:19:58No.
01:19:59No.
01:20:00No.
01:20:01No.
01:20:02No.
01:20:03No.
01:20:04No.
01:20:05No.
01:20:06No.
01:20:07No.
01:20:08No.
01:20:09No.
01:20:10No.
01:20:11No.
01:20:12No.
01:20:13No.
01:20:14No.
01:20:15No.
01:20:16No.
01:20:17No.
01:20:18No.
01:20:19No.
01:20:20No.
01:20:21No.
01:20:22No.
01:20:23No.
01:20:24No.
01:20:25No.
01:20:26No.
01:20:27No.
01:20:28No.
01:20:29No.
01:20:30No.
01:20:31No.
01:20:32No.
01:20:33No.
01:20:34No.
01:20:35I know you must be feeling confused and hurt.
01:20:42Could be.
01:20:43I'll be all right.
01:20:48Millie once told me there's a difference between a crush and true love.
01:20:54And I understand now what she meant.
01:20:58You told me about bad memories that can haunt.
01:21:02There's only room in my life for one man.
01:21:08And he's the man I want to marry.
01:21:11And that man is Clark Davis.
01:21:25Are you sure?
01:21:27I've never been more sure about anything in my entire life.
01:21:32Nothing I thought I wanted matters anymore.
01:21:44Only you.
01:21:48Will you marry me?
01:21:49I now pronounce you man and wife.
01:22:05Son, you may kiss your bride.
01:22:07Clark Davis never did make it to California.
01:22:24He never made his fortune in gold, nor saw the Great Wall of China.
01:22:28Instead, he found his way to the Barlow Farm and into our lives and hearts.
01:22:36Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.