Romance on the Ranch (2024)

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Hi, can we get some

pictures over there?

Yeah.

Aw.

You are so brave.

So brave to be here.

Thank you.

Oh, you know, she's

the sister of the bride

and used to date the groom.

I don't know how you do it.

I would feel so awkward.

Nice to see you, too.

Where do I see the picture?

Oh, the picture's

gonna be a surprise

for Mike and Emily.

But where is it?

On the film inside the camera.

Huh?

The image is captured

onto a roll of,

it's like a magic box that

holds the image you took,

and when the box is all full,

the bride and groom

will get to see

all the lovely photos you took,

capturing a special

moment in time.

Cool.

I skinned my knee.

My sister's a nurse.

She can help you.

Sara!

It stings.

Oh no, what happened?

I tripped and skinned my knee.

Well luckily, I always

carry Band-A*DS in my bag

for emergencies just like this.

I feel so embarrassed.

I don't want to ruin

Emily's special night.

No, you wouldn't do that.

I wouldn't worry.

You're the best flower

girl I've ever seen.

Really?

Yeah.

All better?

Thank you, Sara.

May I have your attention please

as I raise a brief toast

to my lovely sister

and her new husband.

They say you don't marry the

person you can live with,

you marry the person

you can't live without.

That sums up Emily

and Mike perfectly.

One of my happiest memories

is of my father

taking Emily and me

hiking somewhere in

the mountains out west

when we were little.

Dad would always give us advice,

and one I fondly remember,

which I'm sure he

would've told you tonight,

is that happy marriages begin

when we marry the one we love,

and blossom when we

love the one we marry.

Mom and Dad exemplified

this perfectly,

and I'm sure they're

looking down on you

from heaven with the

happiest of smiles.

To the happy couple.

To the happy couple.

Sara?

I don't remember

those hiking trips.

You were just little.

But I still have the photo

of the three of us together.

Where did we go?

Wish I knew.

Somewhere out west.

Is that why you always

talked about going west?

Ever since I can remember,

Sara has wanted to go,

but she never will.

Yes I will.

Really?

When?

Sooner than you think.

Maybe I'll sell my place,

buy a camper, and go.

I'll believe it when I see it.

Okay, I believe you now.

When were you planning

on telling me?

I go on my honeymoon

to come back

and find out you're all

packed and ready to go.

I said I was gonna do it.

I didn't think you were serious.

Is this because of Mike and me?

Maybe a little.

You know how hard it was when

Mike broke up with me for you.

But I came to terms with it,

and I'm happy for you both.

And totally over Mike.

Still though, people

keep talking about it.

They treat me as if I'm

the sister that lost.

Sara, I don't know what to say.

On your wedding day when I

was looking through the lens

and I saw you, not

posing for a photo,

but in a candid moment,

you looked so happy.

Really happy.

And I wanna feel that, too.

I know I can't find

that if I stay here.

And you really think

you're gonna find something

better out west?

That's what I want.

It's exciting.

It's gonna be different, but.

What are you gonna do for work?

I have a job lined up

at a hospital in Nevada.

Nevada?

Things haven't been all

that bad here, have they?

Well, I have so

many good memories.

But, look at me here.

This is what I wanna feel again.

To be at home and happy

in a way I haven't been

for a while now.

Mom always said to

sh**t for the stars.

That's what I'm doing.

Things won't be the

same without you here.

I'm gonna miss you, too.

All set.

I'll be there ready

to go on the 15th.

Looking forward to it.

I can't wait to meet everyone.

Yeah.

Okay.

See you then.

Bye-bye.

You want some nuggets, boy?

You want some?

Hmm.

All this fresh air and freedom

can really wear a girl out.

Come on, Takoda.

Time to go to bed.

We got a full day of

adventures tomorrow.

Here.

Come on, boy.

Could you use a hand?

- No, I'm- - Here.

Well, yes.

Please.

There you go.

Thank you.

Of course.

Well, hello there, boy.

This is Takoda.

Well, hello Takoda.

I'm Frank.

Sara.

Are you new in town?

Oh, just passing through.

There you are, Frank.

I'm just getting some fresh air

and making some new friends.

Oh, hi.

What is it, boy?

Well, we better get going,

but good to meet you both.

Nice to meet you.

Nice meeting you and Takoda.

Come on, boy.

Talk to you in a minute.

This type of behavior

is unacceptable

and will not be tolerated.

I'll make sure she knows it.

Unfortunately, this

is not the first time

we've had a problem.

Something has to change.

I understand.

This will be her last warning.

I'll talk to her and make sure

this doesn't happen again.

Let's go, girly.

Bye, Sam.

Put your seatbelt on.

Are you mad?

No.

I'm not mad.

You wanna tell me what happened?

That boy, Maverick,

he called me a name,

and I punched him in the nose.

Is your hand okay?

It hurts a little.

But I did just

what you told me to

when someone calls me a name.

I clarified what he said,

and I asked if he

really meant it.

And then I punched him for it.

What'd he call you?

Purty.

What?

He said I was purty.

Do you know what that means?

No.

It means pretty, or beautiful.

Oh.

He was complimenting

you, sweetie,

not insulting you.

Well now I feel downright awful.

Now I know never

to call you purty.

That was a good

stop, wasn't it, boy?

Only a few states away.

Maybe we slow down a little.

This is not what I meant

when I said slow down.

Oh!

Oh, yes.

Uh.

Hi, can you hear me?

Hello, yeah.

I'm here.

Um, my truck broke down,

and I-I need some help.

Help is on the way.

You should stop.

Make sure everything's okay.

Doesn't look like

anyone's there.

Just in case.

Hello.

Hi.

Need some help?

I think we've got it covered.

Thanks, though.

We?

Hi, boy.

Aren't you handsome?

This is Takoda.

I'm Sara.

I'm Sam.

This is my dad, Aidan.

You sure you're all right?

It's a ways to town.

Uh, help's already on the way.

Okay.

We can't just

leave her out here.

She said help's on the way.

What's the right thing to do?

I thought you said

you were leaving.

Just doesn't feel right

leaving you out here alone.

I appreciate the concern,

but I think I'm okay.

It's no trouble.

Like my daughter

said, I'm Aidan.

Nice to meet you.

You're not from

around here, are you?

From Chicago.

My dad could take a look.

Be my guest.

Come here, boy!

High five.

So what happened?

It's been running fine for

the past thousand miles,

and then out of the

blue it just stopped.

What kinda noise was she making?

Noise?

Rattling, or clicking, or

more of a whining sound?

Um, a whining.

I'd say you either

have a bad water pump

or your drive belt is loose.

I'm leaning towards

water pump, though.

You think that you can

diagnose what's wrong

with my truck by the

noise it's making?

I can't say that's

what it is for sure,

but there's a good chance.

He knows his stuff.

You Sara?

You found me.

Ed McAvoy, at your service.

Aidan, Sam.

Good to see you.

Do you know what's wrong?

Well ma'am, it looks like

your water pump is shot.

It's a good thing you

stopped when you did.

Normally this would

be a quick fix,

but I just sold the

last one I had in stock.

Mm.

How long we talking?

About a week, most likely.

Well I don't know if

I can wait that long.

Getting the water pump

is half the battle.

Digging deep into the

engine to install it

and putting everything

back together again,

that's what you may

call the tedious part.

But I'll get it done

as fast as possible.

Well, should I just

follow you back into town?

You can ride with me as I

tow your truck into Harmony.

Then I'll come back

tomorrow for the camper.

Tomorrow?

Mm-hmm.

I have an idea.

Mr. Mackavoy, what if you

take her truck to Harmony,

and we can use my dad's

truck and tow her camper

to the ranch?

We can do it, right Dad?

Um.

Uh yeah, sure.

The ranch?

Uh-huh.

It's about 15 minutes from here,

30 minutes from Harmony.

You'll love it.

We even have hookups

for your camper.

There's an older couple.

They help out around

the ranch and stay there

in their trailer, so we can

park you right next to them.

Probably a good idea.

Okay.

That'd be great.

Um, let me just grab a

few things from my truck.

I really appreciate this.

Oh, it's no trouble.

Dad?

Would you say Sara's purty?

I-I, um.

Is that so?

The way your cheeks are

blushing tells me you do.

Do you mind if we pull

over for a minute?

Uh, sure.

Are those wild horses?

They are.

Not many places

left to find them.

Mostly in our state

and a few surrounding.

That was amazing.

So, a photographer, huh?

Oh, it's just a hobby.

I develop my own film, too.

Really?

It's a lot easier

than you may think.

But thank you for stopping.

That was beautiful.

Can I see the photos

when they're ready?

Of course.

So, uh, Sara, you said

you're from Chicago?

Born and raised.

And where you headed?

Uh, Nevada.

Got a new job at

a hospital there.

Start pretty soon.

Oh, well don't worry.

Ed'll get your truck

working in no time.

Ever been to the Rocky

Mountains before?

I was around here years

and years ago with my dad.

I actually have a photo.

That's me right there.

It's a pretty picture,

isn't it, Dad?

Yeah, sure is.

I wish I knew where this was.

But trying to find

this exact spot

would be like looking for

a needle in a haystack.

I wish I could take

pictures like that.

Let's get you set up.

Hey.

So how long have you lived here?

As long as I can remember.

Any brothers or sisters?

No, just me and my dad.

My mom's been gone a long time.

Oh.

I'm so sorry to hear that.

My mom passed away a

few years ago, too.

Oh, my mom didn't die.

Oh.

Uh, sorry, Samantha.

Call me Sam.

Okay.

Sam.

Should be good to go.

I appreciate this.

What can I pay to cover my stay?

Oh, you don't have

to worry about that.

Just get yourself settled.

We're gonna head

up to the house.

Dinner should be

ready in an hour or so

if you'd like to join.

Well, okay.

That'd be great.

Bye.

Aidan?

Yeah?

Thank you.

Really.

It was nice to meet you!

I'll see you at supper!

This isn't too bad, is it, boy?

Beautiful evening, Henry.

Fresh air, exercise.

Really keeps the blood flowing.

Slow down, Charlotte.

It's hard keeping up when

you're walking so fast.

It looks like we

have a new neighbor.

And who is this?

Hi!

Oh, he's such a sweetie.

What's his name?

That's Takoda.

This is my husband, Henry Kranz.

I'm Charlotte.

This is our place.

Hi, I'm Sara.

Welcome.

Are you joining us for supper?

I, do you think it would

be an inconvenience?

I don't want to

be a third wheel.

Oh, you'd actually be

more like a fourth wheel.

A cowboy needs to

eat twice as much

to keep my energy up.

Come on, let's wash up,

and we will come back and

get you in a few minutes.

Okay, thank you.

Dad, we're home.

In the kitchen!

Take your bag upstairs.

Homework first, then

chores, then you can play.

Yes, Dad.

I just moved a camper

into one of the hookups.

Owner broke down

up on the highway.

That's fine.

How long will he be staying?

Oh, not he.

Her.

Her name is Sara, and just

until her truck is fixed.

She's traveling alone?

She has a dog.

Hi, Grandpa!

Oh, how's my little angel?

Starving.

And I invited Sara to dinner.

You already told

Grandpa about Sara?

Mm-hmm.

You'll really like her.

She's so nice,

and really pretty.

Don't you think, Dad?

You seen Porter?

Not since breakfast.

He didn't finish the hay

and his truck is gone.

Well, I'm sure he'll

have a good excuse.

He always does.

You wash your hands?

Where exactly are you?

I'll send you a pin.

I'm coming to get you.

I'm okay.

I'll hop on a plane

and be there tomorrow.

Emily, really.

I'm good.

Are you sure?

Yes.

I just wanted to let

you know where I was.

The truck'll be ready

in about a week,

and I'll be back on the road.

Call me everyday.

Oh, I better go.

Call tomorrow.

Ready?

So, how long have you

been on the ranch?

Coming up on 30 years.

Wow, that's amazing.

Yeah.

How long have you

two been together?

35 years.

Don't cheat us out

of a few years.

We are coming up on

our 37th anniversary.

That's right.

Isn't that what I said?

Sure.

Evening, Charlotte, Henry.

Evening.

Oh good, you made it.

Here we go.

Come on in.

Dad, this is Sara.

Sara, my father Walter Anderson.

Nice to meet you,

Mr. Anderson.

Oh, save the formalities.

You can call me Walter.

Oh.

Dad, you cooking

dinner or wearing it?

You make yourself at home.

I got a few more things

to do in the kitchen,

so if you'll excuse me.

Looks like Walter's

on the grill tonight.

Sara, you have

your choice of meat

cooked one of two ways.

Two ways?

Perfectly well done,

or burnt to a crisp.

Hi, Sara.

Hi, Sam.

I have something for you.

For me?

Mm-hmm.

So you can take

your own pictures.

Thank you!

Well, let's pray,

if it's all right

with our guest, Sara.

Of course.

Lord, we praise you for the

nourishment you provide.

We thank you for

our guest, Sara.

And we pray that

you will energize us

so that we will be able to

accomplish the work before us.

Where are the potatoes?

Did anybody see where

the potatoes went?

Okay.

What class was this in?

Sara.

I'm sorry, we're-we're

being rude.

We're excluding you

from the conversation.

I'm just enjoying the company.

Aidan tells me you're

a photographer.

Oh, not professionally

or anything.

It's just been a passion of mine

since I could hold a camera.

And Grandpa, look.

Now I can do it, too.

Well I bet you have a good eye.

Though what do you do for work?

I'm a nurse.

Worked in the ER at Chicago

Memorial for several years.

Do you really think

that Ed can get

my truck fixed in time?

Yeah, Ed's a man of his word.

Do you have somewhere to be?

Uh, yeah.

Nevada by the 15th.

I have a new nursing

job at a hospital there.

Oh, you have family in Nevada?

Uh, no.

Just starting over.

New city, new job.

I wonder if I

should find a place

to store my trailer

and take a flight.

You know, just in case.

Oh, no.

If Ed says he'll get it

done, he'll get it done.

Hmm.

How can I ever repay you

for all your kindness

and hospitality?

You don't have to do anything.

We're just happy

to have you here.

Well can I at least

help with the dishes,

or cleaning up?

Absolutely.

That's Sam's job.

You won't mind if I help, right?

Not at all.

Now put your left

behind your back,

one foot up, and one eye closed.

Careful.

It's no wonder you

still aren't done.

Mm, there might be a

little bit more play

than actual washing of dishes.

We're just having fun.

Better start getting

ready for bed, Sam.

You have school in the morning.

Okay, Daddy.

Thank you for the camera.

I'm really glad you're here.

Goodnight, Sara.

Goodnight.

Brush your teeth.

I'll be up in a few minutes.

Not where you expected

to be this evening?

No, this was not

on the itinerary.

So why Nevada?

If you don't mind me asking.

Mm.

I've always wanted

to go out west.

Maybe it's 'cause I have

such good memories out here

from when I was a kid.

That photo with your dad?

Yeah.

It was so perfect.

Maybe it's 'cause everything

was simpler back then.

Life here on the ranch

is pretty simple.

You'll have to try some

things while you're here.

It'll help pass the

time, and you might find

some interesting things to

photograph while you explore.

That'd be great.

Maybe I could show

you around tomorrow.

I have some things

to do in the morning,

but I could stop by

when I'm all done.

That'd be nice.

Thank you.

My pleasure.

I should've done

this a long time ago.

Eating crispy marshmallows

in front of a raging inferno?

No.

It's just been so long

since I've had the chance

to see the stars like this.

They don't have

stars in Chicago?

Maybe I've just

never taken the time

to notice them like I am now.

Henry and I have always

enjoyed this place.

Hmm.

It's peaceful.

You get used to the hay

fever and hard work.

And does everyone that

work here on the ranch

live here, too?

No, just the Andersons and us.

They do have a bunkhouse

for the cowhands,

but they're all seasonal.

And you guys have lived

here for 30 years?

No.

We had a place quite a bit away,

but the commute

was getting harder,

so Walter bought us this.

We've been here ever since.

They've always treated

us like family.

They seem like real good people.

They are.

And Aidan, he's generous, kind,

quite the catch,

don't you think?

I'm just teasing you, dear.

Takoda!

Takoda!

Takoda!

Takoda!

You've gotta be kidding me.

Takoda?

What are you doing out here?

Takoda?

Who's looking for you?

Is that your mama?

Oh, there you are.

This who you belong to?

She looks like an angel to me.

Oh.

Takoda, come here, boy.

What are you doing

out here all alone?

Um, my camper's parked over

by Charlotte and Henry.

Visiting?

Something like that.

What are you doing out here?

Oh, I live here.

Oh, well.

Thank you for finding my dog.

Anytime, Miss.

Well, we better get going.

You sure you're not an angel?

Goodnight.

What time did you get in?

It was a little late.

You didn't finish the hay.

Or cut the wood.

Well, I appreciate you

cutting the wood for me.

I'll get to the hay later.

You're lucky it didn't rain.

Could've ruined half the haul.

Well it didn't rain, did it?

You know, one of these days,

you won't be able

to rely on luck.

You'll have to face the

consequences of your actions.

Or inaction.

Yeah, I'm sure you'll be

first in line to watch.

Okay, what's got you

grinning from ear to ear?

I might have met a girl.

You meet girls all the time.

Oh, not like this one.

She's different.

I can't stop thinking about her.

You meet her last night?

Oh yeah.

It was powerful.

Electrifying.

Well good luck with this one.

You know I won't need it.

Hey, just finish the hay

and come help us on the fence.

So let me get this straight.

You were stranded in

the middle of nowhere,

and a tall, handsome,

single stranger

came to your rescue?

I did not use all

those adjectives.

Plus he had his

daughter with him.

I read between the lines.

And why didn't you give me all

this information last night?

So what's his name?

Aidan.

But it doesn't matter.

I-I'm not staying

here long anyways.

Uh-huh.

He was just being nice.

But he's handsome.

Gotta go.

So I'm right, aren't I?

Bye, Em.

Good morning.

Hi.

Can I help you?

You look even more

beautiful in the daylight.

Downright pretty as a peach.

Do I know you?

We met last night.

That was you in the dark.

Yes, ma'am.

Sorry to bother

you this morning,

I just, uh, wanted to make

sure you're all settled in,

see if you need anything.

Did Aidan send you?

No, ma'am.

My brother's finishing

cutting some wood,

and then he's gonna

work on the fence.

Oh, you're brothers.

Yes, ma'am.

Porter.

Well, Porter.

The first thing you can do

is stop calling me ma'am.

My name's Sara.

Sara.

Can I get you anything?

Uh, I think I'm all good.

Thank you, though.

Well, all right.

You just let me know.

Porter?

Do you know how I can

get a ride into Harmony?

What's in Harmony you can't

find here on the ranch?

An assistive living center.

I thought I would help pass time

by volunteering there.

Well, I don't know that

anyone's going to town today,

but there's plenty to do here.

That's what Aidan said.

Trail riding, fishing.

Oh, it's been so long

since I've been on a horse.

There you go.

We could saddle up

in about an hour.

Really?

Yeah.

Just meet me at the

stable by the house.

Well, okay.

Hey!

Shouldn't you be in school?

Bus isn't here yet.

Where you headed?

Taking the new girl for a ride.

You met Sara?

Sure have.

I think my dad likes her.

He just won't admit it.

Really?

Yeah.

And I saw him looking at

her when she wasn't looking.

Interesting.

That's the bus.

Gotta run.

See you, runt.

Later, big feet!

Hi, Sara.

Good morning.

Enjoy your ride!

Good morning, Aidan.

Yes, it is.

I'm looking forward

to seeing the ranch.

I'm looking forward

to showing you.

Horses are all set.

You ready to go?

You two are going right now?

Are you not coming?

Ah, looks like Aidan's

got a fence to finish.

It'll just be the two of us.

We should get going before

the sun gets too high.

I got the perfect

place to show you.

We could go later when

everyone can come.

Horses are all ready.

Weather's perfect.

Well just try not to over do it

or you'll pay for it tomorrow.

Ah, she'll be fine.

I'll see you later?

You good?

Yeah.

All right.

Let's go.

Must not have been that long.

So Aidan's older, then?

Yeah, five years.

He doesn't say much, does he?

Nah, he's never been

real gifted with words.

That's not what I meant.

More like he thinks

before he speaks.

Wants to make what

he says count.

Yeah, something like that.

Any other siblings?

Nope, just us.

And you both work on the ranch?

Yup.

Huh.

What about you?

What brings you here?

Just looking for

something different.

You certainly found that.

You know, River Ranch

spans over 1000 acres.

1000?

Wow, that's a lot.

Yeah, it's a good size.

It's bigger than

most in the area,

but far from the largest.

This is a good place

to take a break.

Walk around, stretch our legs.

See anything worth

snapping a photo of?

Yeah.

You haven't taken any.

I'm just waiting

to see what I want

to remember from

this experience.

That's it.

Eat up.

Oh, not too much.

Don't want you bigger.

You made it.

How was it?

It was beautiful.

Let's get you down.

Can I hand you this?

Yup.

Thank you.

Oh.

- Oh.

You all right?

Yeah, I'm good.

You were out for a long time.

There was a lot to see.

Day's half gone and

you still haven't

finished up with the hay.

I got plenty of time.

Plus there's all of today's

work on top of that.

I'll get to it.

As you can see, Aidan

loves playing the part

of the big brother.

Treating me like

I'm a little kid.

Take the horses in and

get them wiped down.

Can I give you a

lift to your camper?

Just wipe down the horses.

Sir, yes sir.

Thank you for the ride.

Anytime.

Here you go.

Ooh.

Oh, easy.

I'm good.

I'm good.

Ooh, I think.

Here.

You gonna be all right?

This is fine.

Sorry I wasn't able to show

you around myself today.

It's okay.

Porter and I had a lot of fun.

Just make sure you take

it easy, all right?

I plan on it.

All right then.

Either get moving, Henry,

or we're gonna miss

out on the bacon

while it's still hot.

I'm telling you,

that bed hates me.

I'm not sure which part

of my body hurts worse.

Well, it's not the bed.

Ooh, ow!

I'm gonna go check

on our neighbor.

Good idea.

Is everything okay, honey?

Yeah, just give me a second.

I'm moving a bit-

Slow?

Ooh.

What did you do yesterday?

Ride.

And ride.

I'm hurting in places I

didn't even know existed.

It's called your pride.

Aidan warned me I would

be feeling it worse today.

You spent the day with Aidan?

Oh, it was Porter, actually.

He showed me around the ranch.

Think I got some

pretty good shots.

Of Porter or the ranch?

Hey.

Breakfast awaits.

You coming?

I don't think so.

I'm gonna need a little

more recovery time.

All right.

Well, you rest your legs,

and Henry and I will

bring you back a plate.

Oh no, you don't have to.

Oh, yeah.

Yeah, that'd be great.

Ooh.

Don't worry, I'm

watching what I eat.

Every bite as it

approaches my mouth.

You two look about as happy

as a pair of dead

pigs in the sunshine.

Do you even know

what that means?

Of course I do.

When a pig's dead body

lies out in the sun,

its lips begin to curl

back from its teeth

making it look like a grin,

so basically someone

who's smiling

when in reality things

aren't going so hot.

Is that true?

I'm afraid so.

Now what's up with you two?

Everything's good.

We're good.

Is that right?

Porter took our guest on

a ride all day yesterday

and and shirked his work again.

I got the hay done.

Day late.

Well someone had to step up

and be hospitable to our guest.

Besides, I rather

enjoyed her company.

She's different.

Wait, are-are you

telling me the girl

who you met the other night,

the one who you can't

stop thinking about

and you had some powerful

connection to, is Sara?

What's it to you?

Is Sara coming for breakfast?

I'm afraid not, sweetie.

She wasn't feeling so great,

so we told her we'd bring

her back something to eat.

Aidan, why don't

you fix up a plate

and take it to her?

Yes, sir.

I can get it.

Sounds like you've got a

lot of work to catch up on.

Ran into Charlotte and

Henry at breakfast.

They thought you

might be hungry.

You're a life saver.

I was just about to make

another cup of coffee.

Do you want any?

That sounds great.

Ooh.

You were right.

Do you want any help?

Oh, I got it.

Pot's just inside on the stove.

Just so you know, Porter

taking you on such a long ride

was not my idea.

It was nice.

He may have overestimated

my ability to ride,

but it was still worth it.

You took some good

pictures of him.

Oh sorry, I saw

your photos inside.

Oh, thanks.

Oh, speaking of photos,

this fell out of

your bag yesterday.

Oh my goodness, thank you.

It's my only copy.

No problem.

You know, everyone always

seems so busy around here.

What can I do to help?

Oh, you don't have to do-

Well, I want to.

Please?

Well, there's always something

that needs to be done.

- Hi.

- Howdy.

Can I tell you something?

sh**t.

I'm sorry for punching you.

That's all right.

No, it wasn't.

I didn't know what purty meant,

and I thought you were

calling me a meant.

I'd never call you a name.

Never?

Never ever.

So you forgive me?

Of course I do.

I was wondering if I

could ask you something.

sh**t.

Hey.

What are you up to?

Aidan asked me to

help water the horses.

What's he putting

you to work for?

You wanna do something fun?

This isn't fun?

No, it's not.

Time to learn some

real cowboy skills.

Skills?

Yeah.

I can show you.

After I finish

watering the horses.

All right.

I'll set it up.

Left hand holds the coil.

Hold this one tight

so you don't lose it,

but these ones just sit

like on a coat hanger

so they can fly

when you throw it.

Okay.

This one, you get

a big old loop.

Hold onto it right about there.

Just above your head,

swing it around.

And when you wanna throw it,

just throw it hard

like you mean it.

Just like that.

Swing it around like that.

Just aim straight and sh**t

for the back of the cow.

Okay.

Just throw it like

you're gonna hit the cow.

- Okay.

- Okay?

- Yeah.

- All right.

Let's see.

Like this?

Just like that.

Oh!

So close!

How's she doing?

Hit that cow!

- Okay!

- Yeah!

Oh, ooh!

Oh!

- Aw!

- Almost.

Almost.

- That was close.

- Yeah.

You got this, Sara!

Come on!

Yup!

Oh!

You got this!

Come on, one more time!

All right, just throw it like

you wanna smack that cow.

Okay.

- Okay!

Third time's a charm!

This is it, this is it.

You got it.

- Whoo!

- Oh!

Yeah!

Good job, girly!

You got it!

That was fun, wasn't it, boy?

You've only been here a few days

and you already

have two suitors.

Far from it.

Oh, to be young and naive.

You know, having two

handsome men to choose from

is a good problem to have.

Stop teasing.

Both were just being nice.

You think so?

Even though you

have two suitors,

you only have one heart.

Good afternoon.

It's getting there.

I finished watering the horses.

We appreciate it.

I'm, uh, going to

town for supplies.

Do you wanna check

on your truck?

That'd be great.

I'm sorry about

roping with Porter.

What?

There is nothing

to be sorry about.

Well, you just didn't

look too pleased

that we were playing around.

I mean, I know there's

work to get done.

That's just Porter being Porter.

You're a guest, and you

should spend your time

however you please.

I'm glad you had fun.

Truly.

Lovin' you like I got

everything to lose

Oh yeah

Hey, Ed.

Sorry.

Oh.

Well hello, ma'am.

Hi, Ed.

How's the repair going?

The part's arriving early.

Should only be a few more days

before I'm finished up.

Oh, that's great news.

Think you can handle ranch life

for a few more days?

I quite enjoy it, actually.

Oh, really?

You mind if I stop across

the street for a minute?

No, no at all.

I was gonna see if they

could use a volunteer.

Volunteer?

Yeah, I-I do it all

the time back home.

Oh, really?

Doing what kind of stuff?

Anything the residents want.

Games, art classes, playing

musical instruments.

Sometimes you just

listen to their stories.

I would think as a nurse

you wouldn't have a lot

of spare time, right?

It's hard work being in the ER,

and you don't really form

a personal connection

with your patients.

You just patch them up,

send them on their way.

So I would go and volunteer

at care facilities,

and form that

personal connection.

You miss it?

I do.

I was gonna see if I can

volunteer for a little bit,

but I can find a ride

back to the ranch.

Or I could volunteer with you.

That's if it's all

right with you.

I would love that.

I'm gonna fold.

I am still in.

Me too.

Sally, what about you?

Maybe I should fold.

Oh no, no, no.

Not with a hand like that.

Well, how much should I bet?

All of it.

All of it?

Absolutely.

Well, Sara, what's it gonna be?

I fold.

I'm out.

You won.

Okay Sally, what did you have?

Oh, you don't have to show her.

Don't worry.

I'll share.

We're gonna need some milk.

Aidan, she had nothing.

Sneaky.

I see why you enjoy that.

It's just what I needed.

So your job in Nevada,

is that in the ER?

That's the plan.

Why not work in a care facility?

I mean, you seem to

get so much out of it.

Plus, didn't you say you

wanted to start over?

Well, I guess I just

went with the ER

because that's what I knew,

and I wanted to make sure

I had a job before I moved.

That doesn't really sound

like starting over, does it?

I think it took a lot of courage

to do what you did.

Leaving your home

and your family

is not an easy step.

I mean, look at me.

I never left this place.

Well, that's different.

I mean, your whole

family works together.

You seem to really

love each other.

Yeah, for the most part.

What about you?

Your family?

It's just my sister and me,

and she got married a

couple of weeks ago, so,

new chapters in

life for both of us.

So what makes you think

Nevada's the answer?

Gotta start somewhere.

I think I'd be scared

if I were in your shoes.

Why?

Starting over alone.

Even though I have

Sam, but still.

I hope you find people

you care about there,

and who take care of you, too.

Thank you.

Now I'm worried.

Oh, I'm sorry.

That wasn't my intention.

No, it's okay.

I just, I want you to be happy

wherever you end up.

What kind is this one?

Ragweed.

Which of these plants

are bad for the animals?

c*ck, Jimsonweed,

pigweed, Johnson grass.

Okay.

I'll just pull what you pull.

Sara?

Yeah?

I have a problem.

A really big problem.

What is it?

A boy asked me to dance with

him at the fall festival.

Why is that a problem?

I don't know how to dance.

Well, slow dance.

And the festival's

in a few days.

Well, I could teach you.

Really?

Mm-hmm.

This is one of

Grandpa's favorites.

Okay, so you're comfortable

with country dancing

and line dancing, but

not slow dancing, right?

Yup.

First things first, how

to hold one another.

You'll see a lot

of kids your age

just throwing their arms

around each other, but not you.

Maverick is gonna extend

his hand like this,

and if he doesn't,

you'll show him how.

Then you'll take his hand,

but not clasp the fingers,

because that'll make

it hard to spin.

His hand will go

on your upper arm

because you're in

elementary school,

and your arm will go

up on his shoulder

just like that.

Now what?

Now we start nice and

easy, rock side to side.

Just take it nice and slow.

It's tricky 'cause

you're taller.

You're doing great.

Really?

I've never done this before.

Are you sure?

You're a natural.

And I see us

walking hand in hand

Hi, Daddy.

You should dance with her now.

Wait, I'm not ready.

How about you two show me?

You're close to the same size.

Come on, show me.

Yeah, sure.

Now you rock side

to side, right?

That's how you can start it,

but then you can

also do the box step.

What's that?

You step in unison.

Step, side, together.

Some people like to count it.

One, two, three.

One, two, three.

That looks easy enough.

Oh, then you can add a

spin in for some flair.

I think I'll just

stick to the steps.

Thank you for showing her.

I thought I heard some

of my favorite music.

May I have this dance?

Of course.

Up for one more?

Yeah.

When you're looking at

me like I'm already gone

How strange it is to have

a woman in the house again.

Yup.

It's nice, isn't it?

Two lovers who forgot

how it's supposed to feel

Tell me baby where

did we go wrong

One foot in, one

foot out the door

Miles were tangled

up on the floor

If this is it, tell

me how it's gonna be

Tell me you don't want

Sure has been nice

having you around.

I can't thank you enough.

Your family's been so

welcoming and kind.

I feel at home here.

That one, he's always

been a thinker.

I've noticed.

Yeah.

He's, uh, puts everything

he has into Sam.

Aidan was very young

when she was born,

and, uh, married straight

out of high school.

He was dedicated, still

is, to Sam and to the work.

It's nice seeing

him light up again,

take a breather

whenever you're around.

I-I really enjoy his company.

Well, you're welcome to

stay as long as you need,

even after your truck's fixed.

Thank you, Walter.

Why aren't you in bed?

Do you like Sara?

There's no dodging my question.

There's no dodging mine.

Bed.

Do you love her?

Love is not a word you

can just throw around.

Love is more complicated.

Love takes time.

Did you love Mom?

I still love your mother.

Even though she left?

You don't just

stop loving someone

for the choices they make.

Besides, your mom brought

you into this world.

I will always love her for that.

I like how happy you are

when you're around Sara.

So do I.

I guess that means

I do like her.

Me too.

But her truck is gonna

be fixed in a few days,

and she'll have to move on.

Don't let her go.

That's not up to me, sweetie.

Aidan?

Inside.

Your father said I

might find you here.

This barn is different

than the other one.

Yeah, this is what you might

call our retirement barn.

Oh.

These horses have

been part of the ranch

most of their lives.

They don't get ridden?

Some of them are used

to teach kids to ride,

but old age and ailments keep

them from working too hard.

There's so many of them.

These are no longer with us.

Hmm.

Is that you?

He was my first horse.

This is a special place for you.

I come here from time to time.

Helps keep me centered.

You know how your photo with

your father makes you feel?

This place does the same for me.

For my mom, it was

always our rooftop deck

where her and my

dad would stargaze.

Astronomy buff?

Buff?

Obsession, really.

She'd say that she felt

closest to the things

that mattered most when

she was beneath the stars.

I wanna talk to you about Sara.

What about her?

She's really special.

Don't I know that?

And you need to respect her.

I do.

I'm serious about her.

Since when have you been

serious about anything?

All this is is a

competition with you.

You know that I like her,

and you want her

just because of that.

Well it's nice you finally admit

you got feelings for her.

Look, I don't want

her being hurt by you.

You afraid of a

little competition?

There is no competition.

I'm not competing.

You wanna see Sara.

I wanna see Sara.

What do you say we

make it interesting?

I'll race you for her.

I'm not racing you.

Winner gets Sara

to himself all day.

Loser does the other one's work.

What do you say?

You got yourself a race.

To the tree at the

end of the field.

Works for me.

You ready?

Yeah.

Go!

Ya, ya!

Ya!

- Let's go!

- Ha!

Come one!

- Ha!

- Ha!

- Come on!

- Go!

- Ya!

- Ya!

Here we go!

Ya, come on!

Ya, ya!

Ha!

Ha, ha!

Come on, come on!

No, no, no, no!

I had you!

I had you!

You never win!

Good boy.

Best out of three.

Let's do best out of three.

Deal's a deal.

Fine.

You win this time, but

I'm not giving up on Sara.

Good afternoon.

Afternoon.

How would you feel about

an evening under the stars?

I'm intrigued.

Grab some warm clothes

and your camera gear.

Do I get to know

where we're going?

It's a surprise.

Let me know if you wanna

stop and take any pictures.

Will do.

Make sure you're saving film

for where we're going, though.

So what do you think?

It's beautiful.

Wait a minute.

It-it can't be.

It really is.

How did you find this?

I thought it looked familiar.

Thank you.

Will you be in it with me?

Yeah, sure.

I'm never 100% sure

about the timer,

but we'll know when it clicks.

Perfect.

Thank you.

I've gotten some really

great shots today.

Good.

Are you cold?

No.

Perfect.

Everything's perfect.

Have you ever made

a wish on a star?

Sure.

What for?

I thought if you told

anyone what you wished for,

it doesn't come true.

That's birthday wishes.

Ah.

Well, yeah, I've wished

for Samantha to be happy,

I've wished for my

father to stay healthy.

And what about

wishes for yourself?

Yeah, I've made

some of those, too.

And have they come true?

Almost.

I should take you back

before it gets too late.

Thank you for bringing me here.

Hey, I haven't heard

from you in a while.

Sorry, I've been a little

caught up in things here.

Oh really?

Like what?

Like taking photos.

Show me some.

Is that Aidan?

Yes.

No wonder you stuck around.

Ha-ha.

Show me some more.

Who is that?

Uh, Porter.

It's Aidan's brother.

You're stuck on the ranch

with the both of them?

That's a good thing, right?

You'd think so.

What did you get yourself into?

Do you like both brothers?

No way.

Really?

Well, Porter's fun and wild,

attractive, and he knows it.

But Aidan, Aidan's

so down to earth,

and I feel relaxed

when I'm with him,

like there's some kind

of connection between us.

But I did something

that I shouldn't have.

What?

I kissed Aidan.

Well, he kissed me.

That's a good thing, right?

Complicated.

Fine, complicated.

But now that my

truck's almost fixed,

I need to decide what to do.

You can stay for as

long as you want.

I can't do that.

I mean, why even stick around

when I'm gonna have

to leave eventually?

Sara, I would hate for you to do

something you might regret.

Exactly.

I mean you leaving

something good behind.

But it's not my life

I'm worried about here,

I-I don't want to

over-complicate theirs.

We have about picked them clean.

That tree has some.

Good morning.

Morning.

Um, thank you for last night.

I never thought I

would actually find

the spot from my photo.

You're welcome.

I hope it helped you find

some of what you

were looking for.

It did.

Hey, we working today?

Sorry.

Lots to do, right?

Yup.

Good.

Okay, let's see.

You got it!

Do you see that diagonal?

Great job.

Lovin' you like

I got everything

Oh!

Yeah, just go with the grain.

This is my favorite chapter.

The guests love having you here,

and so does the staff.

The feeling's mutual.

Well, with your

nursing background,

we'd love to have you

more than just volunteer.

If you're in the area for

longer, just let us know.

Okay.

I will.

They're wearing off all those-

Rough day of it?

Some of us more than others.

I think he's a bit

frustrated with that horse.

No, I'm not frustrated

with the horse.

I'm frustrated with whoever

named the horse Buttercup.

You know, there's a horse

in there named Warrior.

Now that's a horse that

matches my personality.

If you were meant

to ride a horse

that matched your personality,

you should be riding Lumpy.

Here, let me put him away.

Now, about that long face.

What's wrong, young lady?

I-I wanted to feel

happy and at home

for a while now.

And I do.

I'm volunteering at

the care facility,

and helping out

around the ranch,

and hanging out with

Sam, and Porter.

And Aidan?

And Aidan.

Everyone here feels like family.

But I have to go.

Is that your head talking

or your heart?

Little bit of both.

May I join you?

Of course.

Do you know what's

special about the stars

on a clear night?

Besides the way it lights

up your pretty face.

It's that they are constant,

yet every time I look

up, I see something new.

You like surprises then?

Only when I know about

them ahead of time.

You know something that

might surprise you about me,

is before this week,

I don't know that I've

ever been in love.

I mean, I fall in love

with women all the time,

but I mean the kind that

really knocks you over,

the kind you feel so deeply,

nothing else matters.

You ever felt that way before?

I think so.

I don't want you to go.

I don't want to either, but.

Sorry.

I've been a little forward.

I just didn't want you

doubting the way I feel.

Oh, that's...

You don't feel the same?

At least not for me.

It's getting late.

I should-

Yeah.

Goodnight.

You left the gate

open last night.

Any of the horses get out?

No, 'cause I closed it

before it was too late.

None of the horses got out.

So what's the big deal?

I'm just saying, you have

got to be more responsible.

Those horses could've

gotten out, or worse.

It's like you're

always waiting for me

to clean up after you.

We can't all be

perfect like you.

I don't get the work done

when you want it done,

but I get it done.

After I remind you

again and again.

Again and again and again.

When you gonna leave me alone?

Porter, I am so tired

of waiting on you.

Grow up.

Yeah, maybe I'd grow up if

you'd get out of the way.

You wanna do this right now?

Yeah, let's do it right now.

Hello, this is Sara.

Oh, hi Ed.

There you two are.

I'm teaching Sara how to fish.

I can see that.

I'm using your pole.

Sorry, I should've asked.

It's all right.

Just put it back

where you found it.

Everything good

between you and Porter?

I guess so.

Anything I can do to help?

Are you coming to

the festival, Sara?

Uh, when is it?

Tomorrow night at the city park.

I wish I could, but Ed called

saying my truck will

be ready by tomorrow,

so gotta make up for lost time

and get back on the road.

What's wrong?

The usual.

So this isn't about Sara?

No.

Okay, yeah.

Maybe.

I fail to see the humor here.

While you two are

squabbling over Sara,

she's gonna leave us all unless

you do something about it.

What can I do?

When you were in second grade,

your teacher called

and said she was

gonna put you in the

lower level reading group

because, in her words,

she didn't think

you were advanced enough.

You're bringing up my

childhood shortcomings?

Instead of giving up,

you went out and read

every book that you could just

to prove that teacher wrong.

So you're saying

that I can fix this?

I can just ask her to stay?

Letting fate play out its hand

isn't something we

Andersons do, Aidan.

Never has been.

Carve my own path, huh?

That's the beauty of God's plan.

You get to make the choices.

You need to tell

her how you feel.

How you really feel.

I suspect that God knows

that having Sara stay here

is what's best for all of us.

You look so beautiful.

Thank you.

Just be careful not

to move too much,

and it should hold

to the festival.

Do you have to go?

I do.

I knew this day would come.

I was just hoping it wouldn't.

Do you, uh, know

where your father is?

No.

I just wanted to say

goodbye before I left.

Aidan.

Hey.

You should see how beautiful

your daughter looks.

Thanks for helping

her get ready.

I'm happy to.

Uh, I wanted to tell

you why I left Chicago,

why I really left.

Um.

I-I was running away.

Last month, my-my sister

married my ex-boyfriend.

We'd been dating

for, like, a year,

and I thought we were in love.

I thought he was gonna marry me,

but he told me he was

in love with my sister.

That must've been

really hard to hear.

It was.

Um.

It took me a while

to forgive them.

But then I-I left because

I saw that they were happy,

and I wasn't.

I know that sounds selfish, but,

I need to find a way

to be happy, too.

And-and have you?

With what happened

between my sister and me,

it drove a wedge between us,

and I don't want to be

the same for your family.

Porter and I had our

issues before you arrived.

But I've only made them worse.

I think it's best that I go.

Sara-

Please.

If that's what

you think is best.

Ed brought it by.

Keys and receipt

are under the visor.

So you're really

doing this, huh?

I am.

Wish you'd stay.

We're gonna miss you.

I'm gonna miss you guys, too.

I'm gonna miss having you as

a camp neighbor, neighbor.

What is it, boy?

Charlotte.

Henry?

Henry, what's wrong?

I'm fine, I'm good.

Henry, what happened?

It's my arm.

Can you rotate it?

Oh.

I think it might be broken.

It's embarrassing.

I was kicked by a horse.

That Buttercup.

Don't strain it.

Keep it still and don't move it.

I haven't been kicked by a horse

in the 30 years

that I've been here.

Charlotte, do you have any ice?

In the RV.

Okay, we're gonna find something

to immobilize your arm.

Can you go and run and

grab one of the Andersons?

I don't, I don't want to

bother them with this.

I'll never hear the end of it.

Bother?

Henry.

We need to get you

to the hospital.

I haven't driven in years.

Henry always drives.

Come on, I can drive us.

Yes, that-that'll work.

You go grab the ice,

and we'll head out.

That Butch?

Butch is a darker brown.

That's Sundance.

Guess I should tell

the horses apart, huh?

Eh, probably a good idea.

There's a lot of things I

don't know that I should.

Kinda like with Sara.

I don't know a thing about her.

I know she's fun and

she's pretty, but

you see her

differently than I do.

You see her for

who she really is.

And I know she

doesn't feel for me

what she feels for you.

What are you getting at?

What I'm trying to say, brother,

is I'm not gonna

get in your way.

Well, it's too late.

She's leaving.

She's leaving?

Doesn't mean she's left yet.

It'll just be a few minutes,

then you guys can

go back and see him.

Okay.

Thank you, doctor.

You bet.

He's in very capable hands.

He is such a stubborn man.

Even after the horse kicked him,

he finished shoeing that horse

with a broken arm.

He's very determined.

There's no quit in him.

That's why I love him.

I wish Sara could've come.

I know.

Me too.

Call her.

I tried.

But unfortunately she

needs to be somewhere else.

Henry okay?

Walter sent me as soon

as he got your message.

Just don't let him

know that I told you.

He's embarrassed enough already.

My lips are sealed.

I thought you left.

I'm gonna go check on Henry.

I am leaving.

I just-

Aidan's a good man, Sara.

I know.

He might be rough

around the edges,

but I think you two'd

make a good pair.

Plus I don't think Sam's

ready to let Takoda go.

Porter, I can't stay.

I don't think you should go.

I think you found

someone who surprised you

just like those

stars you talk about.

I have.

There's your answer.

Well, whatever you decide to do,

I count myself lucky

you came into our lives.

You okay?

Mm-hmm.

May I have this dance?

You may.

She came.

I thought you left.

I did.

But I had to come back.

Dance with me?

There's something

I need to tell you.

You go first.

I don't want you to go.

That's what I was gonna say.

I'm not leaving.

Really?

What about your job?

I already called the hospital,

and they were okay with it.

It's a relief, because

I'm not ready to go.

I mean, if that's

all right with you.

Yeah.

Do you remember those wishes?

Mm-hmm.

I wished for someone like you.

Don't get any ideas.

Yes, ma'am.