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Where's Adam?

He left early this morning.
We thought he was over at your place.

He was supposed to come over.

We were going into town
to see Mr. Weems

about selling my place.

Oh, don't blame Adam.
He's been a little absentminded lately.

Absentminded?

He's been more than that.

He came over for supper last night

and he fell asleep
while I was washing the dishes.

It's happened the last three times
he's been over.

You're working him too hard.

Ha. That'll be the day.

Matter of fact,
we've been doing his chores lately.

Well, whatever it is,
I hope he gets over it soon.

I don't know what I'll do about
the appointment with Mr. Weems.

Will, why don't you go with Laura?

We'll get the chores done.
Fine.

I'm sure there will be a lot of questions
I won't know the answers to.

Well, I don't know
how much help I'll be, but I'll sure try.

Would you take care
of my horse, please?

Certainly.
I'll tell Adam you're in town.

Yeah, and we'll also give him
some very serious advice

about falling asleep in the presence
of a good-looking gal too.

Tsk. Come along.

I don't know
what's gotten into Adam lately.

Getting up early, staying out late.

Never telling anybody
where he's going.

Well, if he don't wanna tell us,
it ain't none of our business.

Yeah. You know what I think
I'm gonna do?

I think I'm gonna get up early one
of these mornings and just follow him.

Ha. Any time you get up earlier
than is necessary,

that's gonna be a miracle.

And in the second place,

you ain't gonna spy on your brother
and you know it.

Well, just the same,
I don't think it's fair to Laura.

I really don't.
Because people who are engaged

are supposed to be miserable
when they're not together all the time.

That's you, little brother.
You ain't Adam.

Hoss is right, Joe.

You've no business criticizing anything
you don't know anything about.

Besides, your older brother knows
what he's doing.

Anything you say, Pa.

How's it going?

Great, new that I got the delivery
on those special beams.

You're working Shorthanded.
Sure you couldn't use more men?

I'm sure, Pa.

I wanna take as much care with this
place as you did with the Ponderosa.

And I hope this house lasts as long
and is just as happy.

Well, I know how you feel.

Although, I didn't have any problem
keeping my house a secret.

Problem? What do you mean?

It's always a problem
keeping things secret from a woman.

There's no protection
against a woman's curiosity.

Well, I just, uh, wanna present
the house complete,

finished on our wedding day
as a surprise.

Does that bother you?

I don't know. Do you think Laura would
rather have you keep it a secret

or have you spend a little more time
with her now?

Why, has she been complaining?
No. No, not really.

Then there's nothing to worry about.

Seen as I get delivery
on those cedar panels,

I'll, uh, hire some more men for the job
and we'll get it done faster.

Why don't you tell her
about the house?

Well, I've gone this far,
I might as well finish it.

Even at the risk
of maybe neglecting Laura too much?

Ah, stop worrying, Pa.
I love Laura and she loves me.

I just wanna present the house on
the wedding day. It's as simple as that.

You gonna be by the house
before you go to Laura's?

It depends
on how much I get done here.

I may go directly over there
if I'm late.

I certainly appreciate all your help,
Will.

Well, I don't know how helpful I was,

but, uh, whatever it was,
you're certainly welcome.

You can take the buggy
on to the Ponderosa.

Adam can bring it back tonight
when he comes for supper.

You know, since Adam's been eating
over here so regularly, uh,

Hop Sing's nose is out of joint.

You must be as good a cook
as he says you are.

Well, Will, you know you're welcome
to come over anytime to supper

and judge for yourself.

I'd better wait
till after you're married.

I think that right now
three would be a crowd.

Mommy.

Hi, Mommy. Hi, Uncle Will.
Hi, Pegs.

Where's Adam, Mommy?

Well, he's busy. What did you want?

I wanted to ask him something
about my pony, Traveler.

Can I help?
No, thanks. I'll wait for Adam.

She's gonna miss this place.

Oh, she'll love the Ponderosa
once you're settled there.

I'm sure she will.

You have any doubts?

Well,
I know the Ponderosa's lovely,

and I adore Ben and the boys, but...

As a group,
they're a little overwhelming, huh?

But do you realize counting Hop Sing
there are six men in that house?

What, you call that bad?

Why, you two will be as spoiled
as princesses.

Well, I wouldn't mind
being a princess,

but I would like to be a housewife
in a place of my own.

Does Adam know how you feel?
Yes.

At least I have asked him

to think about staying on here
after we're married,

but he won't hear of it.

Adam is very strong in his opinions.

But I really shouldn't be talking to you
about this.

I understand how you feel.

We'd better keep it a secret.

They'd be very hurt if they knew.

All right.

Then we'll keep it a secret.

Thank you, Will. For everything.

Anytime.

This is a pretty tough job
for a little girl, Peg.

Oh, Adam, I know I can do it,
I just know I can.

I'm gonna give my pony a surprise
on his birthday.

It'll be a year next month
since you gave him to me.

Oh, my goodness,
has it been that long?

Well, you're a better rememberer
than I am.

I'm a pretty good rememberer too.

And it's your bedtime, young lady.

Aw, Mommy...
And no arguments.

All right, now, look, Peggy.

You're gonna braid these three strands
for about six more inches.

And that ought to keep you busy
until I tell you about the next step.

Now, you do what your mama says.
Yes, Adam.

Good night, Adam.
Good night, Mommy.

She certainly minds you
better than she does me.

Well, that's as it should be

seeing as how
I'm going to be her father.

And when is that going to be?

Oh, uh...

As soon as we're married,
of course.

Oh, Adam, don't tease me.

You know perfectly well
what I mean.

When are we going to set the date
for the wedding?

Well, we've decided that, uh,
sometime this summer.

I mean, specifically.

We have to pick a definite date.

There are millions of things
to be done.

This ranch has to be sold,

a wedding dress has to be made,
church arrangements.

My goodness,
you are eager, aren't you?

Isn't that being a bit fonNard?

Oh, Adam, you're impossible. Heh.

Don't worry, sweetheart

We'll pick a definite date real soon.
I promise.

Well, there is one date
that is definite

and that's the party that your father
is going to give for us.

That's right. Um...

Let's see, now, when is that?

You know perfectly well
it's two weeks from next Saturday.

And don't forget it.

I won't. I'll be back in time.

Back? From where?

Oh, I forgot to tell you.
I have to go out of town on the 10th.

But, uh, the party's not until the 14th,
so there's plenty of time to get back.

Well, you'd better be back.

I got material for a new dress.

And with the pattern I picked out,

it's going to take me about two weeks
to finish it.

It's going to be beautiful.

It's lavender organdy.
And I'm going to make a sash.

Doesn't that sound wonderful,
Adam?

Adam.

Well, I'll go in and get my ticket.

And I'll go in and get the mail.

Well, I could go and look
at the new dresses at Miss Irene's.

But I won't. I'll be strong
and just sit here and wait for you two.

You're the only passenger leaving.

The stage is ready to leave now.

Okay, thank you, Robert

Well, the clerk says
I'm the only passenger leaving

and the stage is ready.
So say goodbye to Will for me

and thank him
for driving you back home.

I will. And don't forget about the party
on Saturday.

Don't worry, I'll be back.

Take care of yourself and Peggy.

Bye.
Goodbye.

Hey, you mind if I ride with you,
keep you company?

Hyah! Hyah!

Hyah!

What happened?

Oh, the stage was ready,
so Adam had to go.

He said to say goodbye
and to thank you for driving me.

Oh, sorry I missed saying goodbye.

I'd have been back sooner
but I stopped to read a letter.

Good news?
I don't know.

Not bad news, I hope.
No.

But, uh, it might help me make
a decision that I've been putting off.

Well, what do you mean?

This letter is from a friend of mine.

I met him
when I was traveling around.

He's got an import business
in San Francisco.

He wants me to travel
around the world for him

and make contact with these firms
he does business with.

Well, that sounds perfect for you.
You like to travel.

Yeah. It's real tempting.

At least it, uh, gives me
a clear-cut choice.

You see, before, it was, uh, just
a question of staying on the Ponderosa

or picking up
and aimlessly wandering off.

You sound like you've already
made up your mind.

Well, there are a few things
I have to solve yet.

Like what?

Well, like telling Ben and the boys
in such a way

that they don't, uh,
think I'm ungrateful.

I'm sure they'll understand.

Maybe.

What about you, Laura?

Don't you have the same problem
about staying on the Ponderosa?

No. Whatever apprehension I have
about living on the Ponderosa,

I'll live wherever my husband
wants me to live.

Oh, that Adam. He's a lucky man.

I was looking for you.
I thought I might find you out here.

I suddenly decided
I needed some fresh air.

Yeah, it is kind of warm in there.

Oh, it sure is lovely out here, isn't it?

I'm sorry about Adam.

It wasn't Adam's fault
the road washed out.

His wire said how sorry he was.

Well, I still feel
he should have left a little earlier.

It wasn't Adam's fault.
He couldn't help it.

Laura, you are gonna make
a very understanding wife.

Would you do me a favor,
Mr. Cartwright?

Of course.
Well, I have a headache.

And I really should pick Peggy up
at Mrs. Robbins'.

Would you mind
if I went home now?

Of course not.

I'll have one of the boys drive you.

As a matter of fact,
I'll have them bring out your wrap

and I'll say good night
to the folks for you.

A headache can be a pretty
miserable thing. You wait right here.

You're very kind, Mr. Cartwright.
Thank you.

For my future daughter-in-law,
anything.

I understand you have a headache.

The boys and I just drew lots
to see who'd take you home.

And wouldn't you know, I lost.

I should always be so lucky.

Well, I don't know how lucky it is.

If eel it's an imposition.

You've had to take me
so many places lately.

It's always my pleasure.

And the prince came home
to the farm girl

and they lived happily ever after.

Oh, Mommy, Mrs. Robbins
tells such beautiful stories.

Indeed she must.

I thought you'd have been asleep
long before now.

No, because I was making up a story
of my own. Do you wanna hear it?

Oh, not tonight, young lady.

You should have been asleep
hours before this.

Now, you run on up to bed.

I don't think I can go to sleep
unless I get to finish my story.

Well, you try.

I'll tell it to my dell. She loves stories.

Good night, Mommy.
Good night, Uncle Will.

Good night, Peggy.

I better go too,
give you a chance to get some rest.

Well, I feel much better
after the drive.

Why don't you sit down
and have some coffee?

I just have to put it on the stove
to heat it.

Are you sure you're all right?
I feel fine.

All right.

Besides, I've been wanting to ask you
about that job in San Francisco.

What did you decide?

Well, that's a problem.

A problem?

Well, I know all about problems.

Now, you take tonight.

Getting a headache
and acting like a fluttery female

just because I was disappointed.

Well, that's understandable.

It was your engagement party,
wasn't it?

That should be important
to any woman.

No, the important thing is to see things
in their proper perspective,

not to behave
like an emotional child.

But here I go chattering on
when you said you had a problem.

Will, What is it?

Nothing, just forget I mentioned it.

Will, we know each other
better than that.

Besides, I'm always confessing
my worries to you.

I've got to go now.

Wait, you haven't even had
your coffee yet.

That's all right.
Will, what's wrong?

Nothing is wrong.

Well, something's bothering you.

Tell me what it is, please.

Maybe I can help you this time.

Laura, you can't help me this time.

Try me. Please.

That's the problem.

Howdy, stranger.

Howdy, stranger.
Where's your mother?

I'll go call her.

Mommy! Mommy!

What is it, Peggy?

Oh, hello, Adam.

Hi. I threw my hat in ahead
to see if I was welcome,

and, uh, Peggy gave it back to me.
Do you approve?

Of course. Welcome home.
Oh, uh-- Ahem.

A little peace offering.

What'd you get me, Adam?

Well, now, you just go look
in my saddle bag, Miss Greedy.

Adam, you spoil her.

Oh, I just gave her a bridle.

At the rate she's braiding hers,
her pony will be too old to use it.

Open yours.

I hope it fits.

But, uh, it's better than anything
I could find in Virginia City.

It's very nice.

I'm sorry about the party.

It's all right, I understand.

You didn't have to buy the ring
in apology.

It's not an apology.

It's not just a gift, it's a wedding ring.

I think it's time we set the date.

Why now?

You, uh-- Well, you've been saying
for weeks that...

Well, I know what I've been saying
for weeks, but...

Well, now we can set the date.

Well, I'll think about it.

Think about it?
Why, it's all you've been talking about.

It wasn't important to you.

Well, now it isn't important to me.

What's wrong, Laura?

Oh, Adam, I've seen practically
nothing of you for weeks.

You're gone from morning till night.

You've left all the wedding
arrangements to me.

And when I do see you,
you fall asleep on the couch.

And at our engagement party,
you weren't even there.

Laura, I don't blame you
for being angry, but...

Well, things are gonna be
different now, I promise you.

Adam, maybe...

Maybe what?
Maybe we shouldn't set the date now.

Maybe we should think some more
before we get married.

Well, I don't understand.

You've been upset for weeks
because we couldn't set a date.

And now that we can set a date,
you're even more upset.

Well, maybe that's the problem,
that I am still upset.

Well, I think
it's just a case of nerves.

What about you, Adam?

Are you nervous?

No, but, uh, as soon as
we set the date, I will be.

Give me some time.

All right.

Take all the time you need.

As a matter of fact,
I could use some time myself.

You?

Yeah. You said yourself
there's a million things to take care of.

Things keep popping up every day.

Then we agree?

Yeah, just let me know when you're
ready and we'll announce the date.

All right, Adam.

Then I'll see you tonight?

Well, I have a headache.
Could we make it tomorrow?

Sure. I'll pick you up for church.

You'll get over those nerves.

It's gonna be tough enough
living with me every day.

Laura.

Why aren't you in church?

This morning, I thought
it was more important to talk to you.

Well, uh, how'd you know
I was here?

Hoss told me.

Oh.

What else did he tell you?

That you'd come into town to sell
your horse to Mr. Coombs in there.

That's right.

I decided to take that job
in San Francisco.

I know. Get in and I'll drive you back
to the ranch.

Hoss is picking me up later.

I told him I'd pick you up.

Laura...
Get in, Will, please.

Whoa.

Let's get down for a minute.
I'd like to talk.

All right.

Shall we?

Now, why did you suddenly make up
your mind to go to San Francisco?

It wasn't sudden. I've been thinking
about it a long time. I told you that.

And last night you kissed me.
Yes.

Are you sorry you did?

No, I'm not sorry.
But I shouldn't have.

Why shouldn't you?

What do you want from me?

Do you want some kind
of a confession?

All right.

I love you.

Kiss me.

Will, please.

So now we both face the truth.

Well, I knew how I felt, but...

Me too.

If we hadn't both been so conscious
of Adam,

we would have realized
what was happening weeks ago.

That kiss last night shocked me
into facing it.

Oh, I love you.

I love you too, Will.

Now there's Adam.

What happened to us happened
almost without our knowing it.

It was just there.

We didn't deliberately set out
to make it happen.

But now that it has,

the best thing for all our sakes
is to be honest about it.

Make him understand.

And he will.

There's been a hesitancy
about our coming wedding

from both Adam and me.

His reluctance to set a wedding date,
his constant absences.

Maybe these have been indications
of doubt he hasn't faced.

Well, I don't know anything
about that.

All I know is that I'm going
to have to tell him about us.

We have to tell him.

All right.

Let's tell him today. Now.

Only I don't know where he is.

When he came to pick me up
for church this morning,

I said I still had a headache.

But he said
he still had some things to do.

I suppose he's on another one
of his mystery trips.

I think I know where he is.

Come on.

Whoa.

One morning, early,
I saw Adam going up this canyon.

I think it's this one.

Will, listen.

It sounds like
somebody hammering.

Come on. Ha!

Whoa!

We'd better go on down.
All right.

Hyah! Ha!

We'd better not try to move him.

Maybe you're right.
It might hurt him even more.

You'd better go for a doctor.

Hyah!

I heard you coming.

You startled me.

I guess I moved too fast.

Lie still.

Will has gone for help.

Adam, we weren't spying on you.

Of course not.

I was building you a house.

Away so much getting the best, I...

Surprise for you

on the wedding...

What does the doctor say?

He says there's serious damage

to his back muscles

and nerve system.

And?

The doctor didn't know.

But I do know.

He'll recover.

And he'll walk.

He's going to need
constant looking after.

You'll have to make room
for Peggy and me.

We'll have room.

Will.

We're gonna need your help too.

I know you were planning
to leave for San Francisco...

...but we're gonna be
a bit Shorthanded.

San Francisco can wait.

Thank you, Will.

Sweetheart what are you doing here
all alone?

I got nobody to play with.

I know it's lonesome for you.

Why don't you go out
for a ride on your pony?

I can't. Uncle Hoss says
he has a fever in his leg

and he has to stay in his stall
for a few days.

It's like Uncle Adam, isn't it?

I mean, he can't do anything.

In a way. But Adam has lots to do.

His exercises and reading
and talking to visitors.

When is he gonna
come downstairs?

When the doctor says he can.

Why don't you go up
and talk to him?

His father's exercising his legs now,
but I knew he'd like to see you.

All right, Mommy.

Hi, Uncle Will.

Hello, Peggy.

I was looking for Ben.

He's upstairs talking to Adam.

Run along, Peggy.

It wasn't anything important.
I'll see him later.

Will...

There. Adam ought to be able
to manipulate that wheelchair

up and down that slick as a whistle.

Of course he might have
to have help getting up.

Yeah, but he'll be able
to get around outside

just as well as he does inside
with those wide wheels.

Yeah.
Let's go tell him we're finished.

The boys certainly did a fine job
on that chair.

They sure did.

Well, she moves around
as smooth as a greased buggy.

Adam, we got that ramp ready.
Wanna take a try at it?

I'm ready.

Adam, this chair is good,
but not as good as those exercises.

Don't let it become a substitute.

No, don't you worry about that,
doctor.

Laura and I won't let him do that.

No, doctor, he's a very good patient.

You mean obedient. You're training me
as a husband under that excuse.

Come on, let's try the ramp.
And if it dumps you, it's Hoss' fault.

I must get back to town.
I've get other patients too, you know.

Doctor, how soon do you think
it'll be before he'll be able to walk?

Well, he's making good progress,

and, uh, with the continuance
of the exercises,

I think he's got a very good chance.

But it's still more
than a matter of muscles.

A lot will depend on his, uh...
Well, his mental determination.

Well, I think he has plenty
of inspiration for that right here.

He's a lucky man.
Yes, he is.

I'll be going.
I'll go with you, doc.

Ah. Will, you're just in time to join us.
Come on, we're gonna play a little ball.

I'd like to,
but I've gotta see your father.

Come on, Mommy.

Mommy, let's go.

Hello, Will, come on in.
Sit down, sit down.

You got a minute?
I'd like to talk to you.

I sure have.

Shoot.

Well, the roundup's over now
and, uh, things ought to ease off,

so I think I'd better get ready to go.

Well, I can't say
I haven't been expecting this.

Will...

...I can't tell you how grateful I am
for you staying on and helping.

I just don't know how
we'd have gotten along without you.

I sure wish you didn't have your head
set on going, though.

Well, Ben, I appreciate the opportunity
you've offered me here, but, uh,

You know how it goes with me.

Yeah.

So I'll be making plans
to leave in a few days.

Will.

Just remember that,
well, this is your home

and we're your family,

whenever you need us.

I won't forget.

Here you go, Laura. Look out there.

Whoa!

It sure is wonderful
the way Adam improves every day.

You can catch better than that.
It sure is.

Here you go.

Will.

Ben told me
you're planning to leave.

Yes.

Why, Will?

It'll be better for both of us if I go.

It's impossible for me
to stay here like this.

Well, I know,
but it can't be for much longer.

He's getting better every day.

Laura.

He can't walk.

It may be years before he can,
if ever.

No. No, Will, that's not true.

Wishing won't change anything.

We can't think of being together
as long as he's like that.

That's why, darling, I have to go.

No. No, he'll get well
and then we can tell him.

We can't live our lives out in that hope.

What are we supposed to do
in the meantime?

Tenure ourselves?

Will, I'll always love you.

Yeah, I heard.

Part at least.
Enough to know the truth.

I'm sorry.

Don't be. I understand.

We were coming to tell you
before you had your accident.

Adam, there was never anything
behind your back.

I know. Neither one of you could.

I told you I understood.

I'll be packed and gone by tonight.

You can't do that.
You've gotta take Laura with you.

No. This doesn't change anything.

Will, listen to me.

Weeks ago,
my father tried to point out to me

that I wasn't so much
in love with Laura

as I was with the idea
of being married,

of having a home.

But I wouldn't listen to him.

I was too intrigued
with building that house.

But these past few weeks
of lying in bed, and this wheelchair,

have given me a chance to realize
that my father was right.

Adam--
Now, let me finish.

I suppose I haven't told Laura the truth
because I was afraid of hurting her.

So now you're making a sacrifice
so I can have her, hmm?

No.

What I told you just now
was the truth.

Look, I admire
what you're trying to do,

but it just won't work.

Will, I swear I'm telling you the truth.

I hope that someday
Laura does marry you.

She'd be a lucky girl.

There. Now, your father will be out
in a few minutes

to start your exercises.

Laura,
I'd like to talk to you a minute.

All right. What about?

About you and Will.

What do you mean?

I mean, that I know
that you and Will are in love.

How could you?

Does it matter?

The important thing is that I know.

It's all right, Laura.

Go to him.

I can't.

Sure you can.

You love him. Marry him.

But what about you?

I'm all right.

I love you, Laura,
and I'll always love you.

But not the way Will loves you
and not the way you love Will.

Marry him, live on your ranch.

There's no need for Will to run away
to San Francisco now.

Oh, Adam, why couldn't we
have talked like this before...

Before my accident?

You know, Laura,
I think I've known all along

that it would never really work out
with us in marriage.

Please believe me.

I believe you, but Will won't.

He'd always feel guilty.

Don't let him. Make him believe.

I can't. I know.

It's too late, Adam.

What's Laura upset about?

What were you talking about?

About getting married.

I thought you'd decided
to postpone the wedding

until you'd completely recovered.

I wasn't talking about me.

I was talking about Will and Laura.

They're in love.

I'm sorry, Adam.

You remember you were trying
to tell me

that maybe it wasn't Laura
I was in love with

so much as it was the idea
of building my own Ponderosa?

Well, you were right.

These last few weeks,
I've finally realized it.

Well, you'd better tell them.

I tried.

But Will wouldn't believe me.

He thinks
I'm making some noble sacrifice.

And Laura feels the same way.

That they can't have a marriage
as long as I'm in this chair.

I'm packed. I'll spend the night in town
so I can catch the early morning stage.

I'll tell Laura that you're leaving.

Laura.
Yes?

Will is leaving.

You mind if I, uh,
borrow the buckboard?

No, just leave it at the livery stable,
we'll have it picked up.

So soon?

When you finally decide,
you might as well go.

Peggy's going to be very disappointed
she didn't get back

in time to say goodbye.

Say goodbye for me.

I'll send her something
from San Francisco.

Adam.

Keep up these exercises.

Ben.

Goodbye, Ben.

Thanks for everything.

You remember what I said.

About this being your home.

I won't forget.

Goodbye, Laura.

Goodbye, Will.

Laura.

Adam. Adam.

I'm all right.

Now, you go to him.

See, I don't need you.

And he doesn't have an excuse now
for not marrying you, has he?

Oh, Adam, thank you.

Thank you.

Will.

Let's go inside
and give them a little privacy.

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