Bright Sky (2025)

[bunniefuu]

- He's got a g*n.

Stop or I'll sh**t!

- Dear Lord, thank

you for this day.

Thank you for our safety

and thank you for this food

in Jesus name, amen.

- Amen.

- How was your day, hun?

- Oh, it was great.

I worked on my fort.

I just need a couple more

sheets of Pinewood for the roof

and hmm, maybe one of

those old fence posts

for a bit of the walls and

just putting stuff in it.

- That sounds like a great day.

- Hey mom, can we watch a movie?

- Have you finished

your schoolwork?

- Mom, come on. I mean, tell

me one of your stories instead.

- Once upon a time, there

was a very brave boy

and he lived with

his queen mother,

and though he was very young,

he was very strong, very brave.

One day a monster showed

up at their castle gate,

and so the brave boy

got his sword and.

- And what?

- You'll get the rest when

you finish your fractions.

Now eat up.

Sam.

- Can I help you?

- I'm sorry to

bother you, ma'am.

I just need some help.

I'm a salesman.

I got jumped ways back.

I walked all day, all night

and I just need some help.

- Come in, sit down.

- Oh, thank you.

Oh, it's really nice of you.

- Take off your jacket.

- Oh, buy a man dinner first.

- Take one of these.

- Okay.

Ah, geez.

Ah. How's it look?

- Just grazed.

This is gonna hurt.

- I'll be fine.

- A lot!

- Howdy partner.

What's your name?

- Sam.

- Nice to meet you, Sam.

What happened last night?

- You were in pretty bad shape.

So we drug you out here

and bandage you up.

- Really? You must be strong.

- I am. I'm tall for my age.

Strong too.

- I see that.

So where's your mom?

- Making breakfast.

But I'm here to

keep guard of you.

- Where's your dad?

- I didn't know my dad.

- So it's just you

two out here then?

Alone, huh?

- Sam, get inside.

Work on your schoolwork.

- But Mom.

- Now Sam.

- But the prisoner!

- Go.

- He is a good kid.

- Where are we exactly?

- You're in Bright Sky.

- Sounds nice.

- It's a ghost town.

- Okay.

Thank you for the food

and bandaging me up.

And new clothes, I guess.

- Just doing our Christian duty.

You are lucky I'm in charge

of the church charity box.

- Where'd you learn to

bandage wounds like this?

- Picked it up at my old job.

- Didn't call a doctor?

- Closest hospital's two

and a half hours away.

The only doctor in town

doesn't pick up on Sundays.

- Yeah. I couldn't help

but notice my g*n's gone.

Any chance I can get that back?

- You can get it

back when you leave.

- Fair.

- Why do you need one anyway?

- You know, out in the

road as a salesman.

It's a precaution.

- You can stay here in the

barn for one more night,

then you gotta leave.

- Thank you.

- Like I said, just

my Christian duty.

- That's fair.

- But if you try anything,

I won't hesitate to put

a b*llet in your head.

And I've used a g*n before.

- Understood.

- My name's Maria.

- My name's William.

- Stay put.

Don't make a sound.

- Well, good morning.

I have some fresh eggs,

thought you and Sam could use.

- You're too kind to us, Esther.

- Oh, it's no trouble at all.

- One of these days

I'll have chickens

of my own and return the favor.

- So how are you?

- Oh, good.

Yeah, we're holding up.

My tomatoes are

finally coming in,

so that's nice.

I'm afraid when it comes to

most of this, I'm pretty lost.

- Now, you know, if

you need any help,

I could always send Pastor

James to come and work.

He could use the exercise.

- Thank you.

You two are wonderful.

- I better be getting

on back to James.

You know, he don't know

what to do without me.

- Well, thank you again Esther.

- All right.

See you at church on Sunday?

- Of course.

- Alright.

- Sam, dinner!

- Mom, does the

prisoner get to eat?

- Thank you.

But we don't need your help.

- Trying to pay

back your kindness.

- Well, like I said,

thank you, but.

- Why didn't you tell

your friend I was here?

- Did you wanna come

out and say hello?

There's no need to

cause unnecessary drama,

I have enough of that being a

single mother in a small town.

- Listen ma'am, I can leave

tomorrow if you'd like,

but if you're amiable,

I could stick around.

Fix things up around here.

Farm needs work.

Barn, fencing the pasture.

- How long?

- Week.

Can teach your boy.

- Fine. A week.

But he's got schooling.

You gotta manage on your own,

and you stay

upstairs in the barn.

But if you try anything.

- I know, b*llet to my head.

- Good.

- You are a good cook.

- Come in, come in.

Make yourself comfortable.

Well, look at you.

Tell me your name.

- Maria. Maria Rivera, sir.

- That's a good name.

Maria Rivera. I like it.

My associate told me

he met you in town.

Said you were looking for work.

- Yes, sir.

- He told me there was a lovely

young lady I had to meet.

He wasn't wrong.

- Thank you for having me, sir.

- Please, call me Gabriel.

- All right.

- You thirsty Maria?

- Yes, sir.

- Thank you.

- So tell me, Maria,

have you done any work?

- Just odd jobs here and there,

mostly working as a hotel

maid or washing dishes.

- But you have so

much more to offer.

Lemme tell you something, Maria,

I meet a lot of beautiful women,

but you, you're more than that.

You're different.

But if you don't use

your gifts, then.

- Yes, sir.

- It's Gabriel, remember?

Don't make me feel old.

Come on, give it a try.

Just say it!

- Gabriel.

- There you go.

Is that so hard?

You have any family, Maria?

A boyfriend

to take care of you?

- No.

- Well, I'll tell you what.

I like you Maria.

I'm gonna help you out.

- Really?

- I can offer you a

job, pays real money,

a nice, safe place to

stay, but most importantly,

start getting you the

attention you deserve.

- I don't know about that.

I'm no one special.

- Maybe you don't see it yet.

Maybe no one ever

has, but I see it.

There are a lot of men who

wanna meet a girl like you.

Trust me, I think

you're special Marie.

I think you're real special.

Time to start acting like it.

- Yes, sir.

- So what do you say?

Would you like me to help you?

- I would.

- Good girl.

I had a feeling about you.

- "Blessed are

the poor in spirit

for theirs is the

kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are those who mourn,

for they shall be comforted.

Blessed are the meek for

they shall inherit the Earth.

Blessed are those who hunger

and thirst for righteousness

for they shall be filled.

Blessed are the merciful,

for they shall obtain mercy.

Blessed are the pure in

heart for they shall see God.

Blessed are the peacemakers

for they shall be called

the children of God," amen.

- Amen.

- Be careful!

- Well, hello there Ms. Rivera.

You're looking

lovely this Sunday.

- Hello Sheriff. How are you?

- Well, I'm doing well.

Thanks for asking.

- Glad to hear.

- So I don't suppose that

you'll need a ride back out

to that little house

of yours, will you?

- No, thank you Sheriff.

But Pastor James and

Esther have offered

to drive me and my boy home.

- Well, isn't that

just nice of them?

- Sheriff, good to see you here.

Did you catch the sermon?

- Afraid not. Just

stopping by to let you know

that there was a failed bank

robbery a couple nights ago

in fair play.

The g*ng got away,

but they shot one

who disappeared on foot.

And the sheriff out there,

he thinks the Outlaw

came out this way.

So just want me to spread

the word and keep an eye out.

- Well, thank you for

your service, sheriff.

If I hear or see anything,

I'll be sure to let you know.

- Yeah, sure. Ma'am.

- You alright?

- Yeah.

- Okay.

We're gonna finish

up a few things

and then we'll head

back to the house.

- Great.

- Okay.

- Was a really good sermon.

- Was a good sermon.

I don't wanna be a gossip,

but I hear she doesn't even

know who the baby's father is.

- That's terrible.

How could she not know?

- Well, you know,

I'm not on to gossip,

but I hear she has a reputation

where she's from, you know.

- Where is she from?

- I don't really

know, but you know.

No, we're good.

- Poor thing.

- Yeah.

- I feel for her.

- Bless her heart.

- Yes. Bless her heart.

- Bless her heart.

- I'm gonna put her

on the prayer list.

- Yes. That's a good idea.

- Yeah.

- Ladies.

- Esther.

- Esther.

- Seriously mom.

- Come, come on.

Get inside!

Go, go!

- Everything okay, Ma'am?

- Who are you?

- I told you, I'm a salesman.

Okay. It's alright.

Okay, here's the truth.

My name is William Myers.

I got tangled up with the

law a couple nights ago.

I'm not dangerous.

I mean you and your son no harm.

- What did you do?

- What do you mean?

- So you get tangled

up with the law.

What did you do?

- You want the whole story?

- All of it!

- I was 13 years

old, parents died

and had no family to call on.

Fell in with a bad crew.

They became my family.

We didn't do nothing that bad.

Broke into some

rich guys' houses.

Robbed a couple stores.

- You hurt people?

- A couple months ago,

the guys decided they

wanted to go big,

live easy for a

while, rob a bank.

- Somehow you got shot?

What happened?

- And all would've been okay

if the teller hadn't

hit that alarm.

If the cops didn't show up.

And I could, I could have k*lled

that teller, but I didn't.

I couldn't.

The boys made it

out in the trucks.

I made it outta town on foot.

Got shot in the

way, as you know.

Truth is, Ma'am, I never

wanted to be an Outlaw,

but life threw me into

something and I had to survive.

I was walking in the

middle of nowhere,

I did something I've never

done before I prayed.

And I told God, if you

got me out of this,

I'll start a new life.

- What happens if they find you?

- I spend years

behind bars, Ma'am.

- We could use some

more help around here

for a while anyway.

- Thank you.

- But your g*n stays with me.

- Understood.

What about you?

What's your story?

- You know, you're my best girl.

- Is that so?

So maybe you should pay

me more in that case.

- Why don't you do

what you do best

and let me worry

about the money, huh?

- You need to pay

me what I'm worth.

- Or what?

Where are you gonna go?

What would you do without me?

- Maybe I'd move to the country.

Buy myself a little house.

Get married.

- Maria, my girl.

You are a wonderful prost*tute,

but that is all you'll ever be.

Don't forget who feeds you.

Don't forget what you are.

- Howdy partner.

- Hey. Mom said to bring

you out some lunch.

Said you looked tired.

- Is that right?

Is she keeping an eye on me?

- Here you go.

- Thank you.

Ooh, PB and J.

Hmm.

So how long have you and

your mom been out here?

- About a year.

We use to live in the city

before mom saved enough

to get this place.

- Smart woman.

- Yeah, I guess.

- How's it been going?

- It's good.

Hard sometimes

just the two of us.

Pastor James and Esther

help out sometimes too.

- That's good.

So don't you got

school or something?

- Mom teaches me at home.

The other kids are mean

'cause I ain't got no pa.

- Hmm. Well if you're

done with your schoolwork

and it's all right

with your mom,

I sure could use some help.

It's a two man job.

What do you say?

- Yeah, sure.

- All right.

Grab the end of that log.

We're gonna put it

right in this hole.

On three, we're gonna lift.

One, two, three. Alright.

Lift, lift, lift, lift.

There you go.

There you go. Lift.

Ooh, nice. Right down there.

Okay, we're gonna get down here.

I'm gonna pad the dirt inside.

Fill it back up.

It's okay.

There we go.

- All righty.

I think it looks good.

- Wanna do another one?

- Yeah.

- Alright.

Hey mom, check it out.

We dug a hole and

we put stuff in it.

- Yeah, I see that.

Hey, why don't you run home,

finish your chores

before supper.

- Mom.

- Do as your mom says.

He's a good kid.

- Yeah. Well, I'd like

to keep him that way.

- I'm sorry, Ma'am.

He's just helped me

out a little bit.

- I don't want him growing

up to be an Outlaw.

- You're a good mom.

I wish I'd had one like you.

- He can help you sometimes,

but only after he is

finished his schoolwork.

- Understood.

- And if he comes in

learning any swear words!

- I know.

Thank you for the sandwich.

- Morning ma'am.

- Morning, William.

- So I found some

poles in the shed,

thought I might go fishing.

And if you're all right with

it, thought I might take Sam.

It's good for a boy to learn

how to catch his own food.

- Yes. Mom, please,

please, mom, please.

- Just make sure that you're

back in time for supper.

- Okay. Oh, Ma'am, sorry if

I startled you this morning.

- I don't know what

you're talking about.

- You have a lovely day.

Come on, Sam.

- Something on your mind.

- Me? No, I'm just

enjoying the view.

- Hmm. You know, you

can't pay attention

to those busy bodies

in town and church.

They ain't got nothing

better to do with their lives

than to gossip

about those who do.

- Yeah. I imagine a single

mother in a small town

is always gonna cause a

little bit of commotion,

but I'm getting used to it.

- Yeah. Imagine being the only

Black woman in Bright Sky.

And being the pastor's wife.

- I can't.

- You know, I hope you

don't mind my saying so,

but I've noticed a

hand on your land

when I pass by sometimes.

- Have you?

Yeah. He's just helping

out for a season.

Passing through.

I think he's headed

to California.

- I see.

Well, he's a handsome worker.

- I guess so.

I hadn't really noticed.

- Oh really?

- I guess he's not the most

unfortunate man I've ever seen.

- Hmm.

You know I do imagine it

gets lonely around here.

You ever thought about

settling down with a man?

- They're sweet.

I don't think any sane man

would ever come near me.

At least not knowing

who I used to be.

- No. Now you stop that!

That's all gone now.

You hear me?

You are a strong,

lovely, beautiful woman.

Any man will be lucky

to have you on his arm.

- Thank you.

I don't know what

I would do without you.

- So when do we get to meet him?

- There's no need.

- You know what? You ought

to bring him to church.

- Esther!

- It's the Christian

thing to do.

- You're right.

- Yeah. I can't wait

to meet your handsome worker.

- Stop!

- And ah man, it was awesome.

And then he showed me

how to put the worm

on the hook and the cook...

It was so cool.

He showed me how to get the

fish and it was so gross.

And ah man, it was so cool.

I mean, I caught

it but it got away.

But he caught this big one.

He showed me how to get.

Oh look, a Hummingbird.

Prisoner!

Hey, mom said you

can come to supper.

William, come in. Come in.

- Hey there.

- Sit down.

- Ma'am.

- Maria. Call me Maria.

- Okay, Ma'am. Maria.

This looks great.

- Dear Lord. Thank

You for this day.

Thank You for our safety

and thank You for this food

in Jesus' name, amen.

- Amen.

- Amen.

- Fish is really,

really incredible.

- Thank you for catching it.

- What book are you

reading, William?

- I'm reading "Great

Expectations."

- That's a good one.

- Yeah.

I didn't learn how to

read when I was a kid,

so I'm playing catch up now.

- You didn't learn how to read?

- Sam.

- I didn't have a

good mom like yours.

- That's very respectable,

you educating

yourself like that.

Well, we do have

some books here.

You welcome to borrow

any thing that you like.

- That'd be nice.

- And you are welcome to

do my homework as well.

- Okay.

- Hide.

- What?

- Sheriff Quinn.

To what do we owe the honor?

- Oh, sorry for

interrupting supper.

But we're looking for

that escaped Outlaw.

And you see they caught

some of the other members

of his g*ng, but he

weren't with them.

So they think that he's

hiding out somewhere nearby.

- That is frightening.

If we hear or see anything, we

will absolutely let you know.

- Mm, thank you.

But you don't have to

worry about anything.

I'll be the one to find him.

That's why I'm here, right?

You know, it's not safe

for a woman like yourself

to be all the way

out here all alone.

- We get on fine.

But thank you for your concern,

and for keeping all of us safe.

- Well, if you ever

feel so inclined to,

you can always stop by my house

and we can talk about ways

that I can keep you safe.

- That's mighty kind of you.

But I think we'll be okay.

- You have a lovely night.

Enjoy your company.

- Who wants dessert?

- I do.

- Evening Sheriff,

what are you having?

- Usual.

- Another?

- What's caught up your butt?

- Guess where I was just at?

- Church?

- No, I was at Miss

Rivera's house.

- Oh yeah.

Oh, I would like to

take her on a date.

- You know, she actually

had the audacity

to turn down my charity.

- Maybe you're

just not her type.

- That's a good point.

I mean, maybe she likes nice

guys, a little bit older.

You know, have a good heart,

but haven't found

their passion yet.

Even though their

hair's thinning and

they don't work out,

they ultimately have a deep

well of love that they can give.

- She should be so lucky

to have a man of my stature

pay her any attention.

I mean, especially with

that b*stard child.

- Some of the gossips say

she used to be working

girl outside of St. Louis

or Vegas or something.

- Well, I guess I better

bring a few dollars with me

on my next visit.

- I dunno. I don't get it.

- Another one?

- Fill her up.

- Hey there.

- Hi.

Sorry if I'm disturbing you.

- Not at all.

- I thought you

could use a new book

after you talked

at dinner and all.

- Okay.

- I just thought it

would be a good one

to add to your collection.

- Absolutely.

- Well, anyway. Goodnight.

- Hey wait, I wanna

show you something.

Is that okay?

- Yeah.

- Okay.

Come on.

Look up.

- It's beautiful.

- Yeah, it is.

You see that?

Right there.

It's a phoenix constellation.

You see its wings

stretching across the sky.

- I see it.

- It's my favorite.

- Why?

- I don't know.

Maybe 'cause it has

wings and freedom.

Maybe 'cause it's rising

out its own ashes.

Makes me feel like I can.

- I like that.

- What about you?

You haven't told

me your story yet.

Get the feeling you rising

out of your own ashes too.

- My mother died when

I was very young.

My father was an angry man.

I ran away from

home when I was 13

with a bruised face, angry soul.

I lived on the streets

for a few years.

I was just a girl, I

didn't know any better.

I was longing for

care, attention.

There are plenty of people

that will give that to you.

Men who will give that to

a young girl for a price.

No matter how far I try

to get away from it,

that's all I am.

I'm not who I seem to

be either, William.

- I'm sorry.

- I can't see their faces,

but I can still feel

their hands all over me.

For three years, I sold my body.

Three years that I can't get

rid of no matter how fast,

or far that I try to run.

- What about Sam?

You know his dad?

- It's the one face

that I remember.

No matter how hard

I try to forget.

I am done for the day, Gabe.

Tell the rest to go home.

- You're done when

I say you're done.

- Gabe, please, I'm tired.

- I found you, a dirty

little girl in need.

Took you in, give you

a place to stay a job.

- I'm very thankful

for your generosity.

You know that.

- And you would pay my

kindness by stealing from me.

- Gabe. It's not like that.

- Oh really?

And what's this?

- Some of the guys just give

me extra tips. That's all.

- Ah, that's all.

You just think special

wh*re deserves more.

- Gabe, it's not like that!

- You just gonna

have to pay me back.

Where's the rest of it?

- All. I don't have anything.

- Well, just have to find

another way to pay me then.

- No, please!

I ran again.

- All right, Miss.

Gabe tells me we got a little

problem we gotta take care of.

- I am keeping it.

And you can tell

Gabe to go to hell!

- Look, Miss, I wouldn't

do that if I were you.

It'll make Gabe angry.

And you know what happens

to girls who cross Gabe?

I've had to stitch them

up plenty of times.

- I do know all too well,

which is why I'm leaving.

- Look, Miss.

I know there's a lot of

emotions going on right now

inside of you, but

I would sit down.

We don't want

anybody getting hurt!

- Then I suggest you

get out of my way!

Hiding, working for nothing.

Washing dishes, cleaning homes,

trying to raise my boy all alone

to be nothing like the

men that I had known.

And finally, after some years,

I saved up enough money.

I ran here, met Esther, she

helped me get this place.

I don't wanna run anymore.

- A runner always,

always knows a runner.

- You're running from

things in the world,

I'm running from

things in my soul.

You shouldn't look

at me like that.

I'm used up, dirty. No good.

- All I see is a beautiful woman

that's rising out

of her own ashes.

- Hey there.

- Hey yourself.

You're coming to church with us.

- That's such a good idea.

I mean, it could be dangerous.

- Well, Esther invited you,

so it'll be a lot more dangerous

if you turned her

invitation down.

- Listen, I'd like

to. I really would.

- If anyone asks, you're just

a hired hand here for a season

to help a poor

single mother out.

- Is that all I am?

- And look nice.

Do your hair like

you did last night.

- Yes, Ma'am.

- And when Jesus saw her, he

asked those fake religious men,

which one of them

was without sin.

And He's asking us too,

which one of us has a

right to judge one another,

for we are all in need

of God's love, amen.

- Amen.

- Amen.

- Amen.

- You must be William.

I hear you're quite a

help to our Maria here.

- Oh, well I try, but Sam

does most of the work.

- So where are you from, son?

- Oh, back east originally,

but came west when I was young.

The road is what I know.

- Oh yeah? Esther and I

are from back east too.

- Yeah.

- Yeah.

- And do you like it out here?

- You can't beat the wild west.

- Yes sir.

- So what are your plans

at the end of the season,

when the work's all done?

- Oh, I don't know yet,

but maybe head to California.

Hear there's some

factory work out there.

- Well, if California

dreams fade,

we can always use

a good man around

these parts .

- I'd like that.

It's lovely here.

- So shall we drive

you kids back?

- Of course. Let me get Sam.

- All right.

- All right.

Esther's driving

Maria and Sam home.

Listen, William, Maria's

become something of a daughter

to me and Esther, her and

Sam are very important to us.

Now, if you have

intentions for her,

I expect 'em to be pure

and good. You hear?

- They are, sir, I assure you.

- Are you a good man, William?

- I'm trying to be.

- That's what I was

looking to hear.

This is a family heirloom. Hmm.

Thinking you might

need it one day.

- Thank you.

- Let's go. I'll drive you home.

- So get a load of this.

On my way over here,

I went by the church

and I saw Miss Rivera.

- Well, it is Sunday.

- No, she was with a man.

- Oh yeah. I already heard.

- What?

How?

- Wednesday night potluck.

You really should

come to more events.

Great food, even better gossip.

- Another one, Deputy?

- Do you got anything

with low columns?

- So who is he?

- Oh, I don't know.

Someone new in the area.

- Huh? Well, I guess I'll

just have to introduce myself.

I mean, it is the

Christian thing to do.

- I could bake something.

Cookies, maybe?

- No one comes into this town

without me knowing

their business here.

- Hey you.

You say your prayers?

- Yes, mom.

Mom?

- Yeah.

- What's a wh*re?

- Where did you hear that word?

- Ken at church said that

his mom said you are one.

- That's a very bad word.

And you mustn't

never say it again.

You understand?

- What are you then?

- I'm a queen.

And you are my prince.

- I guess Queens need a king.

- I love you Sam.

- Love you too, mom.

- Goodnight kiddo.

- Goodnight.

- Hey. What's the matter.

- I'll never escape it.

- Escape what?

- My past.

I'll never be more than

what they see me as.

- What they see, is a

problem with their eyesight

and it has no bearing

on who you are.

- And who am I?

- You're the most

beautiful, loving,

kind, strong woman

I've ever met.

- You don't have to say that!

- I know. But it is

the God's honest truth.

It's time.

- Time for what?

- Maria, I love you more

than anything in the world.

I want you to be my new life.

And I wanna be yours.

Will you marry me.

- Yes.

You'll have to ask Sam first.

- I don't know,

that'll be tough.

I'll give it a shot.

Hey Sam. I got a

question I gotta ask you.

Talked to your

mom, she said yes.

Before she will, want

me to talk to you.

- You wanna borrow

one of my comic books?

- No. Nothing that serious.

I wanna know what you think

if I were to marry your mom.

- You serious?

- I'm serious.

- Not fooling?

- No fooling.

- I have a dad?

- I suppose you would.

- Would you move into the house?

- Can't have a dad

living in the barn.

- He bears all things,

believes all things,

hopes all things,

endures all things.

The rings, please.

You may now salute your bride.

- Morning wife.

- Morning husband.

- How'd you sleep?

- I didn't dream.

So wonderfully.

- Today's the first day

of the rest of our lives.

- What should we do first?

- How about some breakfast?

- Okay. But you have to

eat yours out in the barn.

Can't have people talking.

- I don't want to do that.

- So when

you get a Samaritan,

when you come across someone

in need in your life,

it is your Christian duty

to love and care for them.

- Hi Maria.

- Hey, lemme see that.

- Open mic night.

- No. Wanted poster.

So they never found that

Escape bank robber, huh?

- Don't believe so, Sheriff.

- Is that so?

- Why?

- Might have to drop by

and see the happy couple.

Give 'em our congratulations.

Come with me, deputy.

- Should I bring a gift?

- No. Get some guys

and get your g*n.

- You know, I think I'm

gonna sit this one out.

- Whatever.

- And there's this

awesome night,

and is name is George.

George and

there's this dragon.

He has to fight it

and it's really big.

And then he fights

it and he gets woody,

that's where I'm at right now.

- Sounds

like a good story.

- That's a great story, Sam.

- So I was thinking tomorrow

I might head into town,

grab some stuff you've

been asking for.

- Can I come?

- What do you say?

- Of course.

- Come on

out, William Myers!

- Stay here.

- What do we do?

- I don't know.

- William Myers, come on out!

Keep your hands

where I can see 'em.

We can do this the easy way.

Come on now, don't make this

harder than it has to be.

- All right, Sheriff I'm

here, what do you want?

- Well, well, well

look here, boys.

An Outlaw and a wh*re.

I tell you what,

ain't that just something

outta a storybook?

- What do you want?

- I just knew there was

something wrong with you.

I could just smell trouble

on you the day I met you.

I mean, what kind of

a man marries a wh*re?

- You keep her out of it!

- I'm sure you like that, huh?

Tell me, have you told him yet?

- What are you talking about?

- I see.

She doesn't remember me.

Back in the city,

I had your bride before you.

Boy, howdy, I tell you that

it sure was a pleasure.

The things that she did.

- Shut your mouth!

- Not this time you

lowlife bank robber!

You're life's over.

Come on!

Sorry to ruin your little

romance story, mam.

Maybe by the time this

one's behind bars,

you come back to my house

and I'll remind you how

a real man treats you.

Well. Well, well,

you dirty b*stard.

Here you are right where

you were always meant to be.

Now don't you go worrying

about Maria, all right?

I'm gonna take real

good care of her in ways

that you never could.

Lock him up.

- It's only a season.

You hear me?

Yeah, only a season.

It's all right.

- God, it's me again.

Can You hear me?

I know we don't talk much.

I'm sorry for that.

It's my fault.

I should have been talking

to You the whole time.

You saved me once and I

need You to do that again.

I wanna be a better man.

And I promise You, if

You help me, I will be.

This isn't for me 'cause

I know I don't deserve it.

I don't know what else to say,

I just need Your help.

And I think I always have, amen.

- Are

you William Myers?

- Yes sir. I am.

- You've been set free.

- Thank you.

- Are you William Myers?

- Yes, sir, I am.

- You're the guy that rubbed

the bank a while back?

- Yes sir, I am.

- Take the cuffs off.

Let me introduce myself.

Name's Madson.

I'm a government Marshall.

We've been tracking

you and your g*ng now

for quite some time.

Pastor James here,

good friend of mine,

tells me that you've

turned a page.

I'm all in favor

of men doing this,

but I'm not in the habit of

letting an Outlaw go free.

But the good Pastor here

assures me that in exchange

for your freedom, you'll

give us all the help

and information we need to

track down your former g*ng.

- Just say yes, son.

- Yes sir.

- Good man.

I also understand you

got married recently.

Congratulations.

- Thank you.

What about the sheriff?

- Well, we were tipped

off by your deputy

that Sheriff was involved

in some pretty bad stuff.

k*lled a man a few

years back in the city.

He's been hiding out

right here in plain sight

with you folks.

Well, I'll get going, but we'll

be talking soon, Mr. Myers.

Use your freedom well.

- Yes sir, I will.

- I think you might

be missing this.

Come on son, let's go.

- I don't know what to

say except thank you.

I'll never be able to

repay your kindness.

- Nah, you won't.

And that's the best kind.

But today is the start

of your new life.

The past is gone.

It's time for you to

write a new story.

Come here boy, gimme a hug.

Go home. You've got a wife

and a son waiting for you.

- I do.

- Yes sir.