07x08 - Back in the Saddle

[bunniefuu]

Oh my God! What happened?

[Clay] Sorry,
I didn't mean to disturb you guys.

- What's going on?
- Just, uh, another dumb bar fight.

- Okay, let me take a look at that.
- No, I'm good.

It's just… just a bloody nose.

What are you doing here, man?

Forgot my wallet.

Went to the store to get some supplies
to get cleaned up and couldn't pay for it.

- Let me get you some ice.
- No, really, I'm good, Mel.

Thank you.
I don't need ice. Just some sleep.

Okay.

I'll see you guys tomorrow.

Right.

- [pensive music playing]
- [Jack sighing]

Another bar fight?

Yeah, I don't buy it either.

[sighing] Okay.

Jack, look.

I get… I get that you like Clay.

[Jack] Mmm.

[sighs] But what
do you really know about the guy?

Not a hell of a lot.

I mean, I'm pretty sure
he's had a rough life, but…

he seems like a good kid.

Okay, well, is it safe
to have him work here?

I mean, this is our home.
This is where we plan to have a family.

Like, if there's something
going on with him--

I will get to the bottom of it
before he starts work tomorrow.

I promise.

We just-- We need to trust the people
that we let into our lives.

You know? And right now
I'm feeling pretty low on trust.

I get it.

Listen, you have every right
to be concerned.

Okay?

And if I feel that Clay
is a threat to our home in any way,

he's gone.

Thank you.

[Jack] Come on. Come here.

[uplifting music playing]

[watch chiming]

Any word?

[Mike] We got Wild Bill last night.

Real name is Harry Dupree.

Did he confess to anything?
Did he confess to k*lling Calvin?

Uh, he hasn't given me anything yet,
but I'm gonna work him.

God, it feels like
the longer this goes on,

the less likely we are to find Charmaine.

Hey, hang in there.
We're gonna find her, okay?

Will you be around later?

Yeah, I got a deposition in Clear River,
but I'll leave my phone on.

- All right, keep you posted. Bye.
- Okay.

[sighs heavily] Man…

[gentle music playing]

Hey, Preach.

[Preacher] Hey!

- Didn't expect to see you this morning.
- Yeah.

I just wanted to try and catch you
before you got too busy.

Sorry I took a while to get back to you.

I've just been a little crazy.

Yeah.

Yeah, I can imagine.

So have you, um…

have you given any more thought
about the expansion?

Yeah, I have, actually.

Listen, man, so much of my life
is up in the air right now.

I just, uh…

I just want to leave the bar
the way that it is.

And look what we got here.
You know, this is more than just a bar.

It's the heart of this town, you know?

I don't want to mess with that.

I want to keep it going.

As it is.

Yeah, I, um…

You know, I get that.

And if you think
it's what's best for the town,

then you should keep it the way it is.

You know, I have another proposal.

I'd like you to buy me out of the bar.

- What?
- Yeah. Everything stays the same.

You keep the menu.
It's just someone else will be cooking.

It's no big deal.

Come on, that is a big deal.
This is our bar.

This is your bar, Jack.

It always has been.

And, yeah, you know,
I have loved being a part of it.

But I… I, um…

You know, I think that maybe it is time
that I try to build something on my own.

Right.

Yeah, okay.

Um…

Makes sense. Uh…

I'll, uh, talk to Mel
about how possible it is to

buy you out, and…

I'll get back to you.

- [somber music playing]
- [door closes]

Just as you left it.
Reclaim your seat, Dr. Mullins.

[breathes deeply]

[sighs]

Oh yeah.

Damn, you look good behind that desk.

Feels good.

- Feels right.
- Yes!

[both laughing]

Oh, it's not enough
I have to walk in on you two at home,

but I have to worry about it here too?

Welcome back, Grandpa.

[Doc] Thank you.

- Here is your patient schedule for today.
- Ah!

First, back-to-work coffee
for our esteemed doctor.

Oh, thank you, Muriel.

How are you feeling today?

Back to my old self again for now.

My doctor says
my white blood cell count is good,

so there was no way
I was gonna miss out on this moment.

Well, you got through
your first round of chemo like a champ.

Hear, hear.

So! Scram! We've got a clinic to run.

I'm off to Roland's ranch
to scout Founder's Day. Oh, joy.

- Good luck.
- Thank you.

All right!

- Hi, Mel!
- Oh, hey.

I'm sorry, who are you?

[chuckling]

Hey, Mel. Lizzie's in the birthing center.
We're ready whenever you are.

Okay, I'll be right there.

I can't tell you
how happy I am that you're back.

I mean, I know the whole town missed you,

but no one more than me.

Oh, you are the best.

Thank you.

[tranquil music playing]

Hey.

Hey.

Where are you heading?

[Clay] It's just
not working out here, Jack.

What's going on, Clay?

Look, I appreciate
you giving me this job, Jack.

I really do.

But I can't work here anymore.

Okay.

You wanna tell me why?

Look, you and Mel are good people.

And I just don't want you involved.

Involved in what?

[Jack] Look.

I know last night was not a bar fight.

No.

What happened?

Couple guys followed me
back to my apartment and jumped me.

What'd they want?

Last month, I borrowed some money
from this guy I knew during my rodeo days.

Someone who'd…

[scoffs lightly]

…made a lot of money betting on me.

Now he wants that money back.

[Clay] With interest.

The problem is I spent most of it hiring
someone to help me find my sister Layla.

This is all I got left.

Okay. And this… guy you owe.

You think he's just gonna let it slide?

That he's not gonna come try to find you?
Because you know he will.

And let's say you do find your sister,
he catches up to you.

You're gonna have a target
on both your backs.

What do you want me to say?
I got no other options.

- How much you need?
- I'm not taking your money.

There's gotta be some other way
to get this guy off your back,

so why don't you and I try
to figure that out together?

There might be another way.

But…

But what?

I would need your help.

[Lizzie] After the scene
I made in the bar,

I'm sure the whole town
is talking about how crazy I am.

Really, they're not.

And having postpartum anxiety
does not mean you're crazy.

We're gonna get you feeling better,
I promise.

Based on your symptoms,
I put together a plan.

Um, but first I think
it's really important that you understand

what's going on in your body.

After giving birth, the rapid drop
in estrogen and progesterone

can increase your sensitivity to stress,

which is most likely
why you're having mood swings.

So how do I get back to normal?

Well, serotonin is a neurotransmitter,
and that helps regulate your mood.

So I'd like to put you on an SSRI,

which will help to raise your serotonin
levels while your body's readjusting.

No meds. Sorry.

[Mel] I get not loving the idea
of going on medication,

but what I'm recommending is safe.

- Even while you're breastfeeding.
- I'm not going on meds.

Can we at least hear about
what Mel is suggesting?

You know what? Why don't we do this?

Why don't I give you a list
of medications that I think will help,

and you can read up on them.

You and Denny can…
You can talk about them and figure out

what you feel comfortable with.

And in the meantime,
there's other things we can try.

Like what?

Well, there's breathing exercises,
and outdoor activities, and… meditation.

Those are all excellent ways
to reduce stress.

I could teach you shinrin-yoku.

That's the meditation
you told Jack about, right?

Yeah, that's a great idea.

So, how does that sound?

[hopeful music playing]

Sure.

Okay.

[Preacher] Here we are.
Meatloaf sandwiches all around.

And call me if you need anything else.

[Lydie] Thank you.

I think what you need
just walked in the door.

[laughs] Why didn't you tell me
you were coming home?

Hmm?

[both] Mmm.

'Cause I wanted to surprise you. [laughs]

And tell you that I miss you
and that I love you.

But I want to tell you why I left,
if you've got some time to talk later.

I will make time.

[sweet music playing]

[Preacher] Mmm.

[Preacher] Mmm.

[Lydie] Kaia, welcome back!

Come, tell us how it went.

I'm gonna hang around here
before I go to the station,

catch up on all the gossip.

But I will see you at home.

Hey.

So, tell me, how close
did you guys come to dying out there?

Um, close enough.

Makes you realize what's most important.

And, uh…

Well, for Kaia,

it's you.

[Preacher exhales]

- Welcome home, brother.
- Thanks.

- ["Let Me In" by Dermot Kennedy playing]
- ♪ In Okains Bay ♪

♪ Oh, I could have stayed ♪

♪ And never went home ♪

♪ Might have been brief ♪

♪ But at least I was free
From all of my ghosts ♪

♪ 'Cause I know there's a room
Where I'm happy ♪

♪ But I can't find my way to the door ♪

♪ Tell me who wins the w*r
Between my heart and my head? ♪

♪ I forgot what I'm suffering for ♪

♪ I surrender to dark
When it all falls apart ♪

♪ At least I won't have to pretend ♪

♪ And I know there's a room
Where I'm happy ♪

♪ Let me in, let me in ♪

♪ I know there's a room where I'm happy ♪

- ♪ But I can't find my way to the door ♪
- [song fading]

We could do the staging area there,
put the food stands over there.

How's it feel being back on the ranch?

Like sitting on a dead cactus.
Can we stay focused?

[Roland sighs]

Okay, uh, pony rides we can…
we can do out here.

[Hope] Aww! She's a beauty.

[Roland] Yeah, she sure is.

You miss riding?

You know, you used to live
out in that paddock.

I'd go out there to escape you.

[Hope sighs]

We had our last fight
standing right here, remember?

I have a feeling we'll have
a lot more fights in our future.

We were young.

And never should have gotten married.

Hey, Eddie. Eddie, bring her over.

Don't think I've ever loved a horse
like I do this one.

[Hope] Aww.

[Roland] She has got
a mischievous streak in her a mile wide.

[Hope chuckles] Hi.

Breaking her nearly broke me.

She's gentle as a lamb now.

Yeah, looks can be deceiving.

I'm showing her off
at the Trinity County Rodeo later today.

I can leave a few extra tickets
at the ticket booth if you want to come.

You and Doc, of course.

I'll think about it.

Rodeo? Today?

Yeah. Yeah, Clay's entered
the bull riding competition.

Wait.

[laughs] Back up.

Clay's a bull rider?

Well, used to be.
He's gonna ride one more time.

Okay, well, I don't understand
why you need to go.

Well, he wants me to place a bet for him

because he's putting every dime
that he has left on himself.

Now, if he wins,
he's gonna make enough money

to pay back the debt that he racked up
looking for his sister.

I'm sorry for his sister. I really am.

I just…

Come on, Jack, why are we
getting involved in Clay's business?

Especially after what happened last night.

Look, I get it, okay?

And I will not do this
if you don't want me to.

It's just… [sighs]

[smacks lips]

[Mel] What? What?

He kinda reminds me of myself
when I was his age, you know?

Yeah, but you weren't
getting into bar fights, and…

Okay, don't…

I am not gonna go there.

I know guys like this
from my platoon, okay?

They're just scared,
but they're too proud to show it.

He is no saint, but I got a gut feeling.

Yeah, well… [breathes deeply]

Our gut feelings have really been
putting us through the wringer lately, so…

Fair enough.

Okay, listen, I might not trust Clay,
but I do trust you.

So if you believe in him,
I will support you.

[Jack] Yes!

- On one condition.
- What's that?

I'm gonna go to the rodeo with you.

- Oh yeah? Really? Okay.
- Mmm-hmm.

I've never been to one,
and it might be fun, like a date.

- Yeah.
- Help us forget about the baby stuff.

I love that idea.

- [Mel] Okay.
- Okay.

- We can get dressed up.
- Yeah.

- Okay. I'll meet you at home.
- Okay.

- And, Mel…
- Hmm?

Thank you.

[gentle music playing]

The idea is to engage with nature.

Keep 'em closed. She's asleep.

[breathes deeply]

- Try to calm your breathing.
- [breathing deeply]

- And clear your mind.
- [exhales]

♪ Baby shark, doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo ♪

What are you doing?

I don't know.

You said to…

clear my mind, and that just popped in.

Sorry.

[exhales]

Now that song is just stuck in my head.

Ugh.

♪ Baby shark, doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo
Baby shark… ♪

♪ Baby shark, doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo ♪

♪ Baby shark, doo-doo-doo… ♪

Stop it! You're making it worse!

♪ Baby shark, doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo
Baby shark ♪

- [both laughing]
- [somber music playing]

God.

I can't remember the last time I laughed.

Can I ask you something?

Why are you so against taking medication?

When I was acting out in high school,

my parents wanted to put me
on antidepressants.

When I refused, they…
shipped me off to Aunt Connie,

who actually cared about me.

I ended up being fine.

Without meds.

So you feel like… they're not useful?

I feel like it'd mean I'm weak.

Being open to something
that could be helpful,

that's not weakness, Lizzie,
that's strength.

[gentle music playing]

I would never force you into anything.

But what do you think about
just looking into the medications

that Mel recommended, just to see?

Okay.

We can do that.

[car door shuts]

[Brie] Grant!

- Brie Sheridan.
- Oh.

Yeah, of course! How are you?

- Uh, is there any news on Charmaine?
- Not yet.

But the police did pick up that guy
your receptionist saw outside the salon.

Well, that's good news.
Did he say anything about the m*rder*r?

He's being questioned.

Do the police have any idea
where Charmaine is?

They're doing everything they can
to find her.

I can tell you care a lot about her.

I do. I do.

Uh…

Well, I…
I care about everyone at the salon.

They're the only family I have.

Well, then I promise I will let you know
as soon as I hear anything.

Please do.

Um, I'm sorry, I have to run.
I have a client, so…

Please.

[pensive music playing]

[on recording] Hey, you've reached Mike.
Leave a message.

Hey, Mike. It's me.

Uh…

I just ran into the owner
of Charmaine's salon.

And he told me he doesn't have any family.

But then I saw something in the back
of his car that would imply otherwise.

It might not be anything, but, um…

You know what? I'm gonna call you back.

[car starting]

- You surviving?
- [Hope on phone] Barely.

But I have to admit,
it is the perfect spot for Founder's Day.

Well, you are just gonna have to be
the bigger person

and admit that to him and the council.

I don't know if I can say it to him,
but… maybe you can

at the rodeo he invited us to.

Oh, the one in Trinity County.
Yeah, Mel said she and Jack were going.

- Could be fun.
- Wait.

Wait, I thought you told me
that Roland spoiled rodeos for you.

Well, I wouldn't mind
seeing the barrel racing.

If we leave soon, we'll be there in time.

- Incoming.
- [Doc] Okay.

Look, I may get stuck here,

so why don't you go on ahead,
and I'll catch up.

Okay… bye. I guess.

Poison Ivy. I warned them, Doc.

Hey, guys.

Calamine lotion
and baking soda, lots of it. Hey.

[fanfare playing in background]

[announcer on PA] Ladies and gentlemen,
boys and girls,

welcome to the 45th annual
Trinity County Rodeo!

You'll see some of the top names
in romp riding, bull riding…

[Jack] No, I was just shocked.

I mean, Preacher
walking away from the bar?

[Mel] Yeah. Well, it sounds like
he's looking for a change.

[sighs] Without Preacher,
the bar's gonna need a lot more attention.

I'm worried… if we do buy him out,
we're not gonna have enough money

to get the farm up and running.

Yes…

but my main concern is that this could
come between the two of you.

Yeah, I know, but… [exhales]

Ah, this is such a big ask.

I mean, he's really
putting me in a spot here.

Yeah.

But, Jack, listen, I know that you love…
you love the bar the way that it is.

I do!

I'm just worried
that if you hold on too tightly,

you might end up
losing Preacher altogether.

[sighs]

Hmm.

Let's go find Clay.

[sighs] No.

No, not like that.

- Not like what?
- You need a hat!

- Oh, I do?
- Yes!

My cowboy cannot go to a rodeo
without a hat.

- Oh, okay.
- Okay?

Come on, I'll buy you one. Last time
you wore mine, you stretched it out.

Ooh!
That's what you remember from that night?

- That's not all I remember.
- [both laughing]

[apprehensive music playing]

[Mike] I'm gonna ask you again.

Where's Charmaine Roberts?

Like I said, I don't know.

What were you doing
hanging around her salon

the same day that she went missing?

- I don't know what you're talking about.
- I think…

you were tailing Charmaine
to get to Calvin, right?

You followed her home,

he showed up, you k*lled him,
and because she saw that--

Wait! You think I k*lled him?

I didn't k*ll Calvin.

I was working for him.

Doing what?

I needed cash fast, and Calvin needed
someone to keep an eye on Charmaine.

- What for?
- He was crazy about his boys.

He didn't trust that guy
that was obsessed with Charmaine.

- Which guy?
- The salon guy.

Her boss.

[grave music playing]

- [knock on window]
- [gasps] Oh!

[announcer on PA]
Welcome to barrel racing,

one of the few rodeo events
where women take center stage.

[commentator] Yes,
she's off to a great start.

That's a good run
around that first barrel.

[mooing]

[groaning softly]

[Jack] Hey, Clay!
I just wanted to wish you luck before…

- Is that from last night?
- No, it's nothing.

[Mel] No, that's not nothing.

Can I please take a look?

Yeah.

[grunts softly]

[groans softly]

Listen, Clay,
you could have a cracked rib.

- You can't ride like that, man.
- I'll be fine.

[Mel] No, it's not fine.

If you get on a bull,
you could do some serious damage.

I've competed hurt before.
It's just part of the game.

We can find another way
to pay back your debt.

You said it yourself.
If I don't pay, I'm on the run.

I'm telling you… I can ride.

I have to.

I'll just…
I'll wrap it up. I'll be good to go.

No, don't use that.
That's gonna restrict your breathing. Um…

I have some tape in the truck.

- I'll go get your bag.
- Thanks.

Well, let's… join your buddies, okay?
Come on, down you go.

Yeah.

[all] Thank you, Dr. Mullins!

[laughing]

You are very welcome, boys.

Oh, thank you.

Pickleball, Doc. I'll be calling.

[chuckles] Okay.

- [Charlie] Okay, guys. Follow me.
- [Doc] See you!

[Muriel] Aww.

So, how did your first day
back at work feel?

It was good. It was just different, I…

Are you missing pickleball?

I actually do. I mean, I enjoyed
spending time with the guys,

and my great-granddaughter,
and going on dates with Hope.

And, oh, speaking of which,
I should be rushing

to be with my beautiful wife at the rodeo.

Muriel, would you mind closing up for us?

Of course not!

- Okay, thanks.
- Off you go. Have fun.

[announcer] Some of the best's still ahead
with top riders warming up now.

Women who've spent years
training for moments just like this.

Every second they shave off…

[Roland] Hey, Hope!

Glad you took me up on my offer.
Like the old days, huh?

Two of us kicking up our heels at a rodeo.

Yeah. Vernon's on his way. He…
He got delayed.

Okay, sure! Sure. Hey, come. Come sit.

Uh-oh. This is nothing like the old days.
We always were in the cheap seats.

[chuckles] Well,
a lot has changed since then.

Hey! Hey, CJ!

Run over to the food truck,
grab us a couple beers,

a plate of brisket,
and some fries, would you?

And, uh, extra barbecue sauce
for the lady.

Yes, sir, Mr. Russell.

What?
You think I don't remember what you like?

Thank you,
but I'm cutting back on red meat.

However, I'll make an exception today.

- [indistinct chatter on PA]
- [crowd cheering]

- [Roland] Okay.
- [Hope] Ah-ha!

That was a nice run. That was a nice run.

Remember me teaching you
how to barrel race?

As I recall,
I used to kick your a*s at it.

Once. You beat me once.

Once?
[laughing] You are delusional, old man.

[chuckling]

I'm sorry about your sister.

You must have been really close.

Yeah, we were.

No one could make me laugh
the way that she could.

Yeah, she was all I had.

I would do anything for her.

I'm gonna win for her tonight.
No matter how much it hurts.

Well, as long as you understand the risks.

Ah, screw the risks.

I mean, you still gotta go for it, right?
If it's something you believe in?

Yeah.

- Does it feel better?
- Yeah, it's way better.

- Good.
- Thank you.

Clay, this gentleman's looking for you.

[man] How you doin', Clay?

Let's see which bull
you're riding tonight.

Number three.

Hellbent.

- Sounds ominous.
- Meanest bull we got.

- [Jack] Oh.
- Have fun out there, son.

- Is that a good thing? Or…
- It is.

- It is?
- Yeah, you want 'em mean.

The harder the ride, the higher the score.

Oh.

Great.

Hellbent. Sounds fun.

You sure you're up to this?

Bet it all to win.

All right.

[uplifting music playing]

[Mel] Good luck!

We'll be rooting for you.

How about we put
some of our own money on Clay's bet?

That way,
when he pays off his debt, he can…

still look for his sister.

Aww.

What made you change your mind?

Well, you did.

- Me? What?
- Yes.

Don't stop betting
on the things you believe in.

Right?

- Right.
- [Mel laughs]

- My wife is awesome.
- Oh…

[Mel chuckles]

[announcer] Well, folks,
that'll do it for today's barrel racing.

What a showcase it's been!

- [Hope] She was really good!
- [Roland] The last one, especially.

- [Hope] Yeah.
- [Roland] Even the ones before.

- [Roland continues indistinctly]
- Vernon! Hi!

[Roland] Oh! There he is.

- Hey, Roland.
- It's been a long time, Doc.

Yeah. Listen, thanks for the tickets.
Very thoughtful.

My pleasure. Here. Your rightful place.

[laughs]

Now, um, you two enjoy. Duty calls.

Hey! Hungry?

No. Thanks.

So, when did you and Roland get so close?

- You're kidding, right?
- No.

You're the one who's been pushing me
to get along with him.

There's getting along with him,
and then there's sharing french fries.

- Don't be ridiculous!
- [sputters]

I'm playing nice
to get through Founder's Day.

It's not your motives
that I'm worried about.

[announcer] Next in the arena

is one of the longest-standing
patrons of this event,

a true giant in our ranching community,

Roland Russell,

riding his prize horse, Esperanza!

Oh jeez.

- [crowd cheering]
- This is a remarkable animal.

Powerful, yet graceful,
with a presence unlike any other.

Esperanza has been…

You do know

that "Esperanza" means "hope" in Spanish?

[announcer] She is truly one of a kind.

Jeez.

Mel! Jack! Come sit with us.

- [laughs] Hey.
- Hi.

[heartwarming music playing]

[Kaia laughing]

Why aren't you at work?

Well, I snuck out early so I could be here
when you got home.

Wasn't sure what you wanted for dinner,

so I brought you a little bit
of everything that is on the menu tonight.

- You're amazing.
- Mmm.

Wow!

- [Preacher] Dig in…
- Thank you.

…while it's hot.

Wow.

- Are you just gonna watch me eat?
- Yep.

[both laugh]

You know, you, uh…

you said you were sorry
for leaving the way you did,

but I am the one that owes you an apology.

You know, I've just been so damn busy
with the bar and this whole new menu--

Yeah, you've been busy
doing what you love.

Yeah, I know,
but I've also neglected what it is…

- [emotional music playing]
- …that I love most.

I wasn't totally honest with you
about what I was feeling when I left.

When I went chasing those fires,
that's how I used to roll with Jay.

But I don't want to do that with you.

I did feel left out.

With Jamie and…

You know, everything you guys
were working on

made me question
what I was even doing in Virgin River.

- Yeah, but Kaia, that is--
- It's not--

It's not on you.

When I was gone,
I realized that I want to be here.

For me. I want to commit
to building a life in this town.

And that means, I don't know…

[breathes deeply]

Finding more for myself here.

And I will… figure it out.

Because I want you to expand the bar

and be the chef that you want to be.

I know how much work
that's gonna take on your end, so…

Yeah. Yeah, about that.

Um…

You know, Jack…

Jack doesn't want to do the expansion.

So I've… I've asked him to buy me out.

- I want to open up my own place.
- Wow.

I can't imagine you leaving the bar.

Or Jack, for that matter.

Yeah, me either, but, you know, if I…

You know, if I want to grow, right?

I… I really don't see any other option.

So Jack needs to, um, sign off
so that I can move forward.

Well, if he has
your best interests at heart,

he will do whatever it takes
to support you.

I hope so.

[sighs]

You shouldn't have followed me, Brie.

Grant…

I know how much you care about Charmaine.

But if you know where she is,
you have to tell me.

- Who else knows you're here?
- Nobody.

Grant, you and I, we both want
what's best for Charmaine and the twins.

Right? We do.

So you don't have to do this alone.

- [babies crying in background]
- [menacing music playing]

- [dramatic music playing]
- Wait, Brie!

Charmaine?

- Charmaine?
- [Charmaine] Brie, is that you?

- [Grant] Step away from the door.
- What is going on?

- Move away from the door, Brie.
- I need to know she's okay.

Get away from the door!

[Charmaine] Grant, please!

- Brie?
- [gasps] Grant…

- [Charmaine] Leave her alone, please!
- I just need to know that she's okay.

Okay? I… I would never hurt them.

But you would hold them
against their will?

[babies crying in background]

Grant, look.
You said Charmaine was family.

She is. I love her.

Is this the way
that you treat someone that you love?

You lock them in a room?

Grant, I just…
I promise you, I just want to talk to her.

Can you at least just show me
that she's okay?

[suspenseful music playing]

Come out. They're fine, see?

Charmaine, are you okay?
Are the babies okay?

- [hoarsely] Yeah. We're okay. We're okay.
- [babies fussing]

[sobs] Please don't hurt her, Grant.
I just want to take them home.

There's no going home
because of what happened with Calvin.

- How many times do I have to tell you?
- Hey! Hey, look…

Whatever happened with Calvin…
I'm sure it was justifiable.

Because Calvin was a bad man.

You know, whatever she tells me
is covered by client-attorney privilege.

So, if I know the truth, I can help her.

I… I can help you both.

[announcer] Next up,
shootin' tight now, we got Kicking Horse!

[rock music playing]

- [bull roars]
- [crowd cheering]

[announcer] And he's down!

Ouch!

- Wow!
- Yeah, it's not for the faint of heart.

[Jack] Well, how do they keep score?

Rider can get up to 50 points.
Bull can get up to 50 points.

Wow. So, I guess the meaner the better.

Yeah, but the rider has to stay on
past eight seconds to even get a score,

and… that's harder than it sounds.

[announcer] Judges coming back
with an 84-point score!

- Whoa!
- [announcer] What a ride!

Yeah. That'll be hard to beat.

[rock music fades]

Grant, you gotta trust me.

Okay? Letting me in
on what really happened,

this is your best shot.

Tell her. Tell her.

[Charmaine clears throat] Uh…

Calvin thought something was happening
between me and Grant.

- You are not supposed to be here!
- I do what I want in my house!

- These are my kids!
- Calvin, get off of me! Get off of me!

He didn't want any man
around me or the twins,

and he came to take them…

[sobbing] And I tried to stop Calvin,
but he was just…

If Calvin was threatening you,

then whatever you did, Charmaine,
was in self-defense.

I didn't sh**t Calvin.

[Grant] I was protecting her.

I was protecting her.

Get off of me!

- [Grant] Get away from her!
- What do you want?

Calvin!

[dramatic music playing]

- God! Oh my God!
- [g*n firing]

- Okay, I had no other choice. Tell her.
- [sobs] I don't know. It happened so fast.

No, no, no! You can't say that.

Please. Calvin would never have stopped
trying to get the boys away from you.

Okay? I was protecting them too.

You meant well,
and things got out of control.

- I didn't know what else to do.
- Well, this… [laughs]

- This is not it.
- She tried to run away, get new IDs.

If I hadn't found her at that motel,
who knows where they'd be now?

I just wanted a fresh start.

A fresh… What about me?
I can't go to jail!

Hey, hey, hey, you did what you had to do.

- Right?
- Exactly.

You were trying to protect
somebody that you love, and nobody…

nobody should hold that against you.

I know. I know you did not mean
for any of this to happen.

I… I didn't.

This is not who you are.

I know that.

- Exactly!
- [Brie] Yeah.

How about you let me and Charmaine,
we will go get the twins,

and we'll calm them down, okay?

And then the three of us,
we'll sit down together,

and we'll figure this out.

All right?

You believe me?

- Yeah, I believe you.
- [babies crying in background]

Police! Drop the g*n!

I said drop it!

- [Grant] I'm sorry.
- [Brie] Okay. It's okay.

You're okay.

["Fire" by Barns Courtney playing]

[rock song continues]

♪ Lonely shadows followin' me ♪

♪ Lonely ghosts come a-crawlin'… ♪

[announcer] And up next, in the chute,
is Clay Crawford riding Hellbent.

- He's up!
- [Hope] Yeah.

[crowd whooping]

[announcer] He's mounting up on top
of one hell of a bull.

♪ And my mother told me
"Son, let it be" ♪

♪ Sold my soul to the calling ♪

♪ Sold my soul to a sweet melody ♪

♪ Now I'm gone, now I'm gone
Now I'm gone ♪

♪ Oh, give me that fire ♪

♪ Oh, give me that fire ♪

♪ Oh, give me that fire ♪

♪ Burn, burn, burn ♪

[bull roars]

♪ Oh, a thousand faces staring at me ♪

[bull roars]

♪ Thousand times I've fallen ♪

[crowd exclaims]

♪ Thousand voices dead at my feet ♪

♪ Now I'm gone, now I'm gone
Now I'm gone ♪

♪ And my mother told me
"Son, let it be" ♪

♪ Sold my soul to the calling ♪

♪ Sold my soul to a sweet melody ♪

♪ Now I'm gone… ♪

[announcer] And Crawford is up! He's okay!

[crowd cheering]

[announcer] 87 points!

That's a winning score, folks!

♪ Oh, give me that fire ♪

- [Doc] Whoa!
- [Jack yelling] Yeah! Whoo-hoo!

♪ Oh, give me that fire ♪

Yeah!

♪ Oh, give me that fire ♪

Whoo!

♪ Burn, burn, burn ♪

[song fades]

Child Services says they have
what they need for Charmaine's twins.

Okay, I'm gonna drive her to the station
and get her processed.

- As soon as I can talk to her--
- I will let you know.

What about Grant?

He's gonna be
booked for Calvin's m*rder, and…

kidnapping Charmaine and the twins.

[Brie sighs]

God, all in the name of love.

Nah, if he really loved her,
he would've let her go.

You know, we, um…

[chuckling]

We made a pretty good team.

Right, Sheridan?

Yeah, that we did.

It was nice being your partner.

- It was nice being yours too.
- [wistful music playing]

See ya.

See ya.

[music fades]

Man, that bull?
[exhales] Sure lived up to its reputation.

Yeah, I'm just glad everything worked out.

And you have to promise me you're gonna
follow up on that rib with Doc.

- I will.
- [Mel] Okay.

I promise.

[Mel] Good.

Hey, um…

So my winnings from tonight were
a bit more than I thought they would be.

Did you guys…

We wanted to make sure you could pay back
your debt and keep looking for Layla.

[Mel] Yeah. Yeah.

And you're welcome
to stay on at the farm while you do.

Yeah, you're a handy guy
to have around, man.

Yeah, that'd be good.

It's great, actually.

I just, uh, never had anyone
believe in me before, so…

Thank you, guys.

Yeah, you deserve it.

- I, uh, should get going.
- [Mel] Yeah.

[Jack] Alrighty.

- See you.
- Thank you.

Yeah, well done.

- See you.
- [Mel] See you.

Uh…

I'll be back in a bit.

Yeah.

Hey, Preach, you, um…

You got a minute?

Yeah.

Yeah, sure.

[gentle music playing]

I don't want to let you go. [laughs]

This bar is not gonna be
the same without you.

But I know that
that is just me being selfish,

and I think something got lost
in all this… expansion talk.

And that is how much I believe in you.

And you're right, this is your time.
And I made a promise to you.

I told you I would support you
in any way that I can, and I want to…

I want to make good on that.

So I will have Brie draw up the paperwork
to buy you out, so that

I'm not standing in your way.

I appreciate that.

[gentle music continues]

Okay.

Hey, you ready to get going?

Yeah, how'd it go?

Good.

Don't stop betting on the things
you believe in, right?

Yeah.

[rock music playing loudly on speakers]

[Brie] Hey.

- [loudly] Hey.
- [rock music continues]

Oh, hey.

I tried calling you,
but you probably couldn't hear the phone

over the music and the machismo.

- Ah.
- [music stops]

Wasn't expecting company.

You didn't tell me you were back.

Didn't know I was supposed to.

Are you…

Um…

Are you okay?

[dryly] Yeah.

Yeah, just, uh…

Just busy.

What's up?

Um…

I came to give you the good news.

[sentimental music playing]

We got Calvin's k*ller.

And we found Charmaine. And the twins.

And they're safe. [exhales]

Yeah. Good.

That's, um… That's great.

Happy to hear it.

Happy to hear it.

You don't sound happy.

That's 'cause I'm not.

I'm not happy.

I don't think I can do this.

- Do what?
- Be the friend you tell good news to.

I don't think…

I don't think I can be your friend at all.

[somber music playing]

- I almost died in the fire.
- Oh my God! Brady, what?

No, when I was trapped,
when I thought I was gonna die,

the last thing
that crossed my mind was you.

And it's not because you're my friend.

[voice breaking] Okay?

It's 'cause you're… [sighs]

…everything.

I thought if I can't have all of you,

having part of you would be enough,
but it's not.

It hurts.

It hurts more than losing you.

Brady, I don't want to hurt you.

- But closing the door completely--
- What are you doing here?

I told you.

What are you doing here?

[softly]
I don't know.

Then go.

Walk away.

'Cause… clearly, I can't.

Okay.

[exhales]

[music fades]

[Jack] You okay?

Yeah, I was just thinking about Clay.

[Jack] Hmm.

How he trusts
that he's gonna find his sister one day.

Yeah, that got me too.

[sighs] We need to trust that Marley
is gonna make the right decision.

[Jack] Mmm-hmm.

[exhales]

But if we sit around here waiting
for her to decide, we're gonna go nuts.

- That's what I said.
- [laughs]

[chuckles] So, what are you suggesting?

Uh, we go on our honeymoon.

- What, now?
- Mmm-hmm.

Just go?

- [laughing] Just go.
- Come on.

What? Well…

You know, Marley has a new OB.

So my delivery schedule is clear.

And if she does pick us, then…

I mean, we're not gonna be able
to go on one for a long time, so…

And if Preacher leaves,
I'm not gonna be able to leave the bar.

- [Mel] Mmm-hmm.
- Let's do it.

- Let's do it.
- Whoa.

Wait, are we…

talking Hawaii or Italy?

Oh my… Are you serious?

No, come on. We never officially decided.
I was humoring you.

Okay, you know what?
I'm putting an end to this one right now.

- What are you doing?
- You.

Okay.

- What are you doing?
- Wherever my finger lands.

[Jack] Oh.

- That's where we're gonna go.
- You're serious?

I'm so serious.

Oh wow.

Well, you are feeling lucky tonight.

- Okay.
- [laughs]

- Close your eyes! No cheating.
- Oh sorry! Yes, yes, yes.

- Ready?
- Yep. Why would I cheat?

[Jack] Go! Just don't look.

[tranquil music playing]