All language subtitles for The.Waltons.S08E08.The.Lost.Sheep.WEBRip.x264-ION10

[violin music]

Where are we going
in such a hurry?

(male #1)
'You'll see. I have plans.'

(female #1)
'What kind of plans?'

I want you to marry me.

Erin, there's no way you're
gonna be married Saturday.

Daddy, I love Ashley
and I'm going to

spend my life with him,
starting this Saturday.

It doesn't give us
much of a choice, does it?

Would you do us the honor
of saying the blessing, Ashley?

[slow music]

I'm sorry.

Erin?

The wedding's off, mama.
I hope you're satisfied.

[theme music]

[music continues]

[serene music]

(John-Boy)
The Second World War
changed forever

the course of our country
and its people.

Some of those changes
were immediately clear.

Others, gradually seeped
into our lives

and left lasting,
sometimes painful impressions.

The whole world
was in a great hurry

and its frantic pace
was most often reflected

in the young men
returning from battle.

Erin? Erin?

'Erin? Erin?'

- Who is it?
- It's me. Ashley.

- Ashley?
- Hurry up, put some clothes on.

I'll be right down.

[Elizabeth groaning]

- It's 3 o'clock in the morning.
- Ashley's back. He's outside.

- You're dreaming.
- No.

You're not dreaming.

(Serena)
'Who's Ashley?'

(Elizabeth)
Ashley Longworth Jr.

Erin's been in love
with him for a year.

But he's been in the Navy.
I think he's a dreamboat.

(Serena)
'I do, too.'

Wish some boy would come wake me
up at 3 o'clock in the morning.

- I'll wake you up if you want.
- That's okay. It's different.

Hey, you two,
get back to bed.

Oh, no, I look awful.

You sure do.

What are you gonna tell
mama and daddy?

Nothing, and you
better not, either.

[romantic music]

It's romantic, isn't it?

Just like a Van Johnson movie.
Would you quit pushing?

Let's get outta here.

[music continues]

I have this terrible feeling
that you're still out

on the South Pacific somewhere
and I'm about to wake up.

No such luck.
I have a three-week shore leave.

I want to spend
every minute of it with you.

Where are we going
in such a hurry?

(Ashley)
'You'll see. I have plans.'

(Erin)
'What kind of plans?'

This is for you.

Oh, Ashley, it's beautiful.

I haven't been able to get you
off my mind since last summer.

I've felt the same way.

I want you to marry me.
Right now.

This very minute?

As soon as we wake up
the justice of the peace.

You haven't answered me.

Can't we wait
till this weekend, Ashley?

It's only a few days away.

Even that seems like
a long, long time right now.

It's not.

I don't like it, but if you
want to wait, we'll wait.

But you haven't answered me.

I love you, Ashley.
And the answer is yes.

[romantic music]

My dear.

You're sure it's alright
if I stay here?

Of course.
The Baldwins adore you.

They'd be hurt
if you didn't stay.

Besides, we're taking care
of the house for them.

How are we going to get in?

The Baldwin ladies
have always tried

to make things
easier for people.

You're just as beautiful
as I remember.

It's nice to have
you back, Ashley.

Why didn't you tell me
you were coming?

- I like surprises.
- I can tell.

Ashley, I think we're
getting carried away.

- We should stop.
- Why should we?

It's almost morning.
Do you want some breakfast?

Not really. No.

How do you like your eggs?

- Any way you fix 'em.
- Good.

As long as you're
across the table.

[instrumental music]

- Percy's got a big order here.
- Sure does.

I made a mistake
with this price.

Check all this.
That looks high to me.

Yes.

This one right here,
I wanna have Jim-Bob help me.

- It's a big order.
- Got enough in stock?

- Hey, move over.
- Why should I?

Because I want to sit
next to Elizabeth.

Doesn't matter
who sits next to who.

Just find a place.

Thank you, Rose. Alright,
that's enough, you two.

- Has anybody seen Erin?
- No, mama.

I think she's with Jim-Bob.

(Jeffrey)
'No, Jim-Bob's still asleep.'

Thanks a lot, Jeffrey!

Well, she could have
gone to work early.

Well, that's impossible.
Her car's still outside.

You guys are
spoiling everything!

Serena, you not
telling us something?

If you know something,
you better tell us.

Will we get in
trouble if we don't?

Serena, out with it.

Well, a boy came
and got her last night.

I vow and declare!
Just stole her out of the room?

It was Ashley Longworth Jr.

And Erin's gonna kill us
when she finds out you told.

She went with him?

Well, yeah,
in that fancy car of his.

Where do you think
they went, John?

Did she take a suitcase?

No, she barely got dressed.

Maybe they went
to the Baldwins'.

Daddy, the Baldwin ladies
are in Richmond.

I know.

I've never even
met that young man.

It's time you met him,
right now.

You two kids ought to be
ashamed of yourself.

Erin practically kidnapped

and not a word out
of either one of you!

I'm not a kid,
and I'm not ashamed.

Elizabeth! Wait for me!

It's them, alright.
There's the car.

You think we ought to
burst in on them?

Damn right, I do.

Erin!

Erin!

Daddy. Mama.

What do you mean running off
in the middle of the night?

Hello, Mr. Walton.

- Ashley, this is my mother.
- Nice to meet you, Mrs. Walton.

It's nice to meet
you, too, Ashley

But somehow I didn't think
you were someone

who lures young girls
outta their rooms at night.

What's going on around here?

Ashley and I are engaged.
We're going to be married.

Isn't this kind of sudden?

There's a war on,
and I'm on a short leave.

I wanna spend every minute
of it with your daughter.

When is this marriage
supposed to take place?

Saturday.

Erin, there's no way you're
gonna be married Saturday.

Daddy, try
and understand how we feel.

I'm sure you and mama felt
the same way when you eloped.

Erin, I'm getting kinda sick
of hearing that argument.

Daddy and I knew each other
years before we were married.

I've known Erin over a year and
I feel we haven't been apart.

(Erin)
'Daddy, I love Ashley
and I'm gonna spend'

the rest of my life with him,
starting this Saturday.

Our minds are made up.

'We'd certainly
like your approval.'

It doesn't give us
much of a choice, does it?

At least, you two didn't elope.
I'll talk to your daddy.

Why don't you come over
for supper, Ashley?

- We can get better acquainted.
- Gladly.

Erin, you'll be home soon?

Corabeth, you are
wasting your time.

- I beg your pardon.
- Dusting the cans.

Nobody eats the labels.

Mr. Godsey,
I simply cannot bear filth.

Now, you attend to
your sorting of the mail

and I will attend
to my dusting.

Hello.

Well, Elizabeth,
what can we do for you today?

I was wondering
if you had any mail.

I just wonder, who on this earth
she could expect a letter from.

Oh, Mr. Godsey, don't keep
the poor child in suspense.

She's been waiting two
weeks to hear from Aimee.

Thank you.

Serena, are you
following me again?

Yes. Did Elizabeth
tell you about Erin?

What about Erin?

Uh, Serena, why don't
we go read Aimee's letter?

Ashley Longworth Jr.
came to the house

and he ran off with her
in the middle of the night.

Oh, how romantic!

It must've been that car I heard
going like hell on wheels.

Mr. Godsey, please,
do not use uncouth

language in the presence
of children.

There's only one child and she
happens to have a very big mouth

and she follows me all the time.

Come on, Serena, before you
blab to the whole world.

Ashley and Erin make
a fine-looking couple, right?

(Olivia)
'They're too familiar
with each other for my taste.'

I have half a mind to lock Erin
in her bedroom till the wedding.

Olivia, you've gotta trust

young folks nowadays,
God love them.

That's right, Liv. Remember how
we both felt about each other.

I think I will lock
Erin in her bedroom.

Supper's ready!

Supper's ready!

Ashley, were you ever
on an aircraft carrier?

I served on one
for a while.

After that, I was stationed
in the Solomon Islands.

It must've been tough never
knowing what's gonna happen.

It wasn't the Naval Academy,
that's for sure.

I imagine,
it was pretty miserable.

As they say,
it's a war we gotta fight.

Why don't we save the war talk
until after supper?

Good. Would you do us the honor
of saying the blessing, Ashley?

I'm sorry.

Alright...Liv.

Ashley, what's wrong?

I couldn't do it.

There's no God in heaven,
not for me.

You don't know how many times
I've thought about this.

Home-cooked food and sitting
on a porch swing with you.

I wish the Navy
fed you better

but I'm glad you
get lonesome for me.

I hope I didn't
embarrass you tonight.

- No.
- I'm an atheist.

I want your parents to know,
I don't want to hide anything.

- I can't tell them that.
- Maybe they'll understand.

We'll have to convince them
that we are two separate people.

We have different
opinions on things.

Well, why couldn't we have
a nice, small church wedding?

Maybe you'll feel differently
after you return from the Navy.

I know it's hard,
but I cannot marry in a church.

Please try and understand, but I
can't be married by a preacher.

I wouldn't feel married
if we didn't have a preacher.

If we're married
by a justice of the peace

it will be just as legal,
it will be just as binding.

And we'll love
each other just as much.

Can you do that for me?

I love you, but you're
making this awfully hard.

We used to go to church
together. Why have you changed?

I'd better be going.
I'll see you in the morning.

A fine looking, young man
you got there, Erin.

He seems to be as nice
as everybody says he is.

He is, mama.
He really is.

- What's wrong?
- Nothing. Everything's fine.

How come he wouldn't
say grace this evening?

Not everybody is as religious
as you are, mama.

[dramatic music]

- Wait for me!
- Would you stop following me?

Hold your horses!
No running through the house.

Would one of you kids ask
the bride to be to come down?

I'm not a kid.

Alright. Would you be
a lady and go get Erin?

Did you want me, Rose?

Oh, it's Grandma's
wedding dress.

She said each of us could
wear it when we got married.

Well, it's your turn now.

Your mama wants me
to get some measurements

so she can start
making it over for you.

I hope we've got enough material
for these long arms of yours!

All the better
to hug Ashley with.

And how would you know?

Because you talk in your sleep,
and the things you say!

I think you ought to have
a nice, long, confidential talk

with Reverend Bradshaw.

Why don't you
children run outside?

Come on, fellow child.

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

She's gotten so snippy.

I think she's just
trying to be an adult.

Well...she's not very
good about it anyway.

Let me get these measurements,
so I can start on this dress

before your mama
returns from church.

Why did mama go to church?

You ought to know,
it's your wedding.

She went to see
the Reverend Bradshaw.

(Serena)
So, what are
we gonna do next?

We? Well, I was gonna
pick wildflowers.

Me, too. What kind?

On second thought,
I've gotta run an errand.

Here, you can pick wildflowers
and I'll go to the store.

I'll go with you. I can
always look for flowers later.

It doesn't take
two of us.

You run the errand,
and I'll pick the flowers.

I don't want to go alone.
I'd rather just go with you.

Alright, fine then,
we'll both pick flowers.

Good! We can play afterwards.

No. We've gotta do chores
and there's lots of them.

That's okay.
Doing chores with you is fun.

[sighs heavily]

Ashley, it's me!

- I'm in here.
- Have you been there all night?

I haven't made a bed
since I started my leave

and I don't plan to make one
till it's all over.

What you need,
Ashley Longworth Jr., is a wife.

What I need is a maid.
What I want is a wife.

There's a difference, you know.

I have a present for you,
something real special.

Grandpa left it
to me when he died.

(Ashley)
Thank you.

I'll never let it
out of my sight.

You better not.

It'll bring you luck
on the high seas.

Let's not talk about
the high seas today, okay?

Alright.
What do you want for breakfast?

- Is that all you know?
- I can make lunch, too.

Well, that's not
what I had in mind.

But that is what
you're going to get.

Are you going to be
this romantic 10 years from now?

- Even more.
- I hope that's a promise.

This house is as good a place
as any to have the wedding.

I know the Baldwin
ladies wouldn't mind.

Well, mama went to talk to
Reverend Bradshaw this morning.

'I can't ask her to
change her arrangements.'

You're gonna have to.

I promised myself..

...that I would never
set foot in a church again.

[dramatic music]

Mama, there's something
I want to talk to you about.

Ashley would like to be
married at the Baldwin house.

Well, Mary Ellen
got married on the mountain.

For way times are changing

I guess, you can get married
anywhere you want.

I'll talk to Reverend Bradshaw
in the morning.

Did it ever bother you that
daddy wasn't a religious man?

Your daddy's
a very religious man.

He just worships
in his own way, that's all.

Why do you ask?

Because Ashley doesn't want
to be married in church

or by a Baptist preacher.

Has he got something
against Baptists?

I-I guess
it's religion in general.

Are you telling me that
Ashley doesn't believe in God?

Mama, I don't care what
he believes because I love him.

I thought you said
he was a churchgoer.

He was when he first came here.
Something's changed him.

Erin, I don't think
you should rush into this.

(Elizabeth)
'Erin, Ashley's here!'

- Tell him I'll be right down.
- Listen to me.

When your daddy
and I were first married

we had more problems than we
wanted to admit to each other.

Twice I packed everything
and took John-Boy and went home

and both times
it was on a Sunday.

Because daddy
wouldn't go to church?

And I wouldn't take
no for an answer.

Mama, that was silly.

Not when you have
children to worry about.

'You both want
what's best for 'em.'

And if you have different ideas
about raising them. Compromise.

Not many people wanna compromise
when it comes to religion.

But you and daddy
worked things out.

'But at least your
father believed in God.'

If Ashley is an atheist,
you may be raising your children

in a godless home.

Mama, I won't let that happen.

You might not have a choice.

Erin, I'm sorry, but I..

The joy's gone out of
working on this dress.

Mama, I know how
you feel and I'm sorry..

...but I am
going to marry Ashley.

Elizabeth thinks
you're a dreamboat.

- Oh, thanks, Serena.
- You're welcome.

- Don't you?
- You'll do.

- Good evening, Mrs. Walton.
- Hello, Ashley

- Will you two go upstairs?
- Gladly.

Ashley, Erin just told me
about your loss of faith.

- I didn't wanna keep it secret.
- I appreciate that.

She's determined to marry you
and I can't stand in her way.

But I want you to know
that I don't approve.

I'm sorry to hear that.
I love Erin very much.

You are not being fair to her.

- She says you've changed.
- I've admitted that.

If you can change your mind
about God, you can about Erin.

I don't think you
should rush into this.

I can't wait long. We may
never have another chance.

That is all the
more reason to wait.

- I wish your mother understood.
- I tried to tell you, didn't I?

[slow music]

(Ashley)
'I love you, Erin.'

Ashley, please,
slow down.

We're as good as married.

I think we should talk.

What's the matter?

Do you think
we're rushing things?

No. Not at all. Do you?

We've both changed
so much in the last year.

'I wanna make sure
we're right for each other.'

Your mother put the fear
of God into you, right?

No.

Ashley, you're different
in a lot of ways.

People change.
That's part of life.

Maybe we'll wait a while,
so we don't make mistakes--

- Wait until I believe in God?
- I didn't say that.

I haven't lost faith in you.
It's sad that you have.

Ashley, you're twisting
everything I'm saying.

- Where are we going?
- I'm taking you home.

The marriage is off.

[dramatic music]

Erin?

The wedding's off, mama.
I hope you're satisfied.

- Ashley.
- Hello, John.

I hear you and Erin had a
parting of the ways last night.

I'm sorry to hear that.

Best thing for her,
for both of us.

She's so much
a part of your family.

She'd probably be miserable
trying to live any other way.

I've always tried
to teach my children

to respect others
people's beliefs.

I've been thinking about it.

I won't go
against my principles

but I'm asking Erin
to go against hers.

That's why
I stopped by.

To return this.

- Would you give it to her?
- Why don't you give it to her?

I'd rather not.
It'll only make things worse

especially for Erin.

- Alright, I'll take care of it.
- Thank you.

[knock on door]

Please, go away.

(John)
'It's your father.'

The door's open.

Ashley asked me
to give you this.

Oh, daddy,
I'm so miserable.

I know, honey.

It's the worst
kind of pain in the world.

I never should've
told mama how he feels.

It's not your mama's fault.
She just spoke her mind.

That's not the reason a man
changes his mind, you know.

Something did.

Honey, maybe he's just
not ready to get married.

Daddy, we waited
so long to be together.

Now, this had to happen.

Jase, you gonna get behind that
piano and play a few songs?

Nope. I'm gonna sit down
with you and try to unwind

over a nice, cold beer.

The Brothers of Walton!
How are you?

- Fine. You?
- Great. Great.

We're having a party at
the Baldwin place. Wanna come?

- No. No, thank you.
- Oh, sorry to hear that.

Oh, Erma Jean, I'd like you
to meet Ben and Jason Walton.

I know these two. They're not
half as much fun as you are.

Now, don't say that.

They were almost
my brothers-in-law.

Look, Ashley..

...the sooner you
and Erma Jean move on

the better it'll be
for all of us.

Army man ready to do combat?

Come on, Jason.
He's blotto.

Erin was lucky
she found out the man you are

before she brought
you into the family.

Why? One black sheep
more or less shouldn't matter.

Let's go, Ashley.

Don't wanna mess up
that pretty uniform.

Anybody want half a ham
and cheese sandwich?

- I do.
- Oh, no.

- I never wanna eat again.
- Well, that's good.

The food bill's been getting
kind of high, anyway.

What did you do
to your chest?

Well, Elizabeth
does it all the time.

Elizabeth, what kind of a thing
is that to teach your cousin?

Oh, don't scold her, John.
Kids will be kids.

I'm not a kid, and I wish
you'd just stop calling me that!

And, you, are you happy now?

'You've made
a fool out of me!'

I'm so tired of you
following me around.

Would you just
stay away from me, please?

Elizabeth, Serena
is part of this family.

I don't care!

Keep out of my sight
from now on!

I vow and declare. I've never
seen Elizabeth so upset.

I didn't mean to hurt
the child's feelings.

Bite your tongue, Rose.
I better go see to Serena!

Anything going on
over at the Dew Drop Inn?

Ashley was there.
He'd been drinking.

(Jason)
'I don't think
we should talk about it.'

(Ben)
'Erin should know about it.'

He was with
Erma Jean Small.

- Erma Jean Small!
- 'He was hanging all over her.'

I'll tell you, it was a good
thing you didn't marry him.

I guess, I shouldn't
have said anything, huh?

I guess not.

What do you want?

I wanna be alone,
if you don't mind.

I do mind.
I was alone here first.

Just don't say anything.

[humming Wedding March]

When I'm finished with you,
you'll wish you were never born.

You'll never catch me.
You're old and slow.

(Erin)
You wish!

- You wench!
- Time out.

Erin, will you tell Elizabeth
I'm staying with Nana tonight?

I think she can hear you.

Ugly, old flowers.

Boy, I really
hurt her feelings.

You didn't do a lot
for mine, either.

You know, we're pretty strong.
You wanna go beat up Ashley?

I've gotta do something.

- Good luck.
- I'll be back.

[piano playing]

Did you ever see
hair like this, Bess?

Thick as honey.

I could kiss every strand.

Mind if I join the party?

Well, if it isn't Erin Walton,
come to check up on poor Ashley.

You're the last person
I expected to see here tonight.

Wear it in your nose, Erma Jean.
He's all yours.

- Do you want a push?
- If I wanted to swing, I would.

I'm sorry, I was
so mean to you last night.

It doesn't matter.
I'm staying in Nana's room now.

I'm not going to
hang around with you anymore.

I think I might
be sorry for that.

Why don't you just go away
and leave me alone?

You don't have to hate me just
'cause I got mad at you once.

Well, I do!

We'll have to live together.
We might as well get along.

I always wanted
a little sister

and that's what
you're just like to me.

You're Mary Ellen's
little sister

and she never
treated you that way.

I'm Erin's little sister,
too, and you saw

how we were fighting last night.

I still like her.

Why did you fight?

Because she wanted to be alone,
and I wouldn't let her.

Everybody needs their privacy.
Erin, me, you.

That's why I was mad at you.
You weren't letting me get any.

So you don't want
me hanging around!

I didn't say that.

I wanna be with you sometimes,
but I wanna be alone, too.

Well, do you wanna
be alone right now?

The flowers in our room
are a little wilted.

I was hoping we
could pick some more.

- Hi.
- Oh, hi, Cindy.

I came by for these things.

Oh, I'm surprised that
in your condition

Olivia even allows you
to carry a load of groceries.

Well, Olivia sent me.

Mr. Godsey.

I understand, that-that
Erin has broken her engagement

with Ashley Longworth Jr.

She's pretty broken up
about it, Corabeth.

Have you any idea what caused
the demise of the relationship?

Well, it's private.

Well, you know,
it is my understanding

that he has been
frequenting the Dew Drop Inn

and very often over indulges.

Well, I wouldn't know.

I don't think Cindy wants to
talk about Erin's troubles.

Oh, please, tell Erin
that I'm always available

for advice on
affairs of the heart.

Well, I'll be sure
and pass it along.

It's a dollar ten.

There you go.

- Thank you, Cindy.
- Thank you.

Bye-bye.

Well, I'm concerned about the
Baldwin ladies' rose bushes.

Don't you think you might drop
by there and check on them?

I thought that John
was doing a pretty good job

of taking care
of the Baldwin place.

'Course if you wanna go there
and spy on Ashley, go ahead.

Why, Mr. Godsey,
you are unspeakable.

[comical music]

[slow music]

Are those Ashley's letters?

You were right, mama.
He's no good.

I didn't say that, Erin.

I just said that he wasn't
right for you at the moment.

Sometimes I hate him
so much, it scares me.

You think by burning his letters
you can get back at him?

Just looking at these
hurts me so much.

I want to forget
that I ever knew him.

Did I ever show you any
of my old boyfriends' letters?

No.

There was one
from Delbert Wall.

Delbert's family
moved to Richmond.

We wrote to each other
every day.

And then, all of a sudden,
I quit hearing from him.

Finally, I got a letter..

...telling me he was married.

I wanted to tear that letter
and feed it to the chickens.

Why didn't you?

It would have been
for the wrong reasons.

Tearing up his letter wouldn't
get Delbert out of my heart.

It took your daddy to do that.

Mama!

[music continues]

[knocking on door]

[knocking continues]

- Good morning, Corabeth.
- How do you do, Mr. Longworth?

I can see I came
not a moment too soon.

- 'Are you ill?'
- Violently.

Well, I had meant to pay you
a social call much earlier.

I must apologize
for my bad manners.

Don't worry about it.

I brought you a crepe Florentine
pour votre appetite.

[speaking French]

I beg your pardon?

Come in.

You'll have to forgive..

...the condition of the house.

I, uh, I wasn't
expecting any guests.

Oh.

Well, perhaps,
I should've called first.

'Not at all.
It's a delightful surprise.'

'Sit down, please.'

Thank you.

Mr. Longworth.

I must confess..

...that I've been most concerned
about the deterioration

of your relationship with Erin.

I thought perhaps,
I might be of some service.

Oh.

Yes, there is something.

I seem to be losing
my self-control.

I've wronged Erin
for another woman..

...a married woman.

Oh.

- Well, pray, go on.
- I can't help myself.

Every time I lay eyes on her,
I'm driven mad with passion.

I wanna sweep her into my arms
and take her to world's end.

Well, um...
does this woman reside

in the vicinity
of Walton's Mountain?

Corabeth..

...it's you I love.

Mr. Longworth,
I am appalled by your behavior.

Call me Ash, Cora.

Oh.

[comical music]

[flute music]

Great, honey. Working is a
good way to clear your mind.

It's gonna take a lot of pruning
to clear my mind.

[engine rumbling]

John, we have to talk
to you about Ashley.

We feel that you should
be made aware

of the very grave situation
at the Baldwin residence.

What's the problem?

Well, Ashley Longworth
is simply destroying that house.

'He has littered the living room
with beer bottles and ashes.'

And his behavior
at night is most unseemly.

He accosted my wife.

(Corabeth)
'Mr. Godsey, I would hardly
say that he accosted me.'

I'd punch him in the nose...
if it weren't for my weak heart.

Oh, now, please.

Try and look at it from Ashley's
point of view, Mr. Godsey.

An untouchable woman, possessed
of all the social graces

not to mention a certain
physical attractiveness.

I know you're taking care
of the Baldwin residence

and I figured you better
know what's happening.

Thank you, Ike, Corabeth.

I don't know what's
gotten into Ashley, daddy

but something's wrong.

Seems to have lost his senses.

He's not the same young man
that came here a year ago.

- I'm gonna go talk to him.
- Want me to go along with you?

Come on.

[orchestral music]

[knocking on door]

Morning, Ashley.
Mind if we come in?

I was just getting
ready to leave.

Won't take a minute, son.

You'll have to excuse
the condition of the house.

(Ashley)
I'll-I'll have it
cleaned up before I go.

Ashley, are you alright?

- We've been worried about you.
- Why wouldn't I be alright?

We heard what
you said to Corabeth.

That woman deserved it, the way
she was nosing around here.

Oh, you didn't think
I was serious, did you?

Doesn't make
any difference what we think.

It was a cruel thing to do.

I'm sorry, if I hurt anybody.

What about Erin?

Things just didn't
work out, that's all.

If you'll excuse me,
I gotta get ready--

Ashley. I really don't think
you should be going back

to war in this frame of mind.

I don't see why that
should make any difference.

You were almost
part of the family.

Look...I'm fine..

...and I'm sorry
if I hurt anybody.

(Erin)
'Well, so am I.'

I've never been so angry
with someone in my entire life!

I love you,
but I don't understand you.

I'm sorry.
I really am.

I don't believe you.

'You don't care about
anybody, not even yourself.'

Is that true, Ashley?

Yeah...sometimes.

You know, war can do that.

Make a man stop
caring about everything..

...including himself.

When I was in the Navy,
I never saw death up close.

We just pointed the guns
at some far away island.

We never saw the shells
explode or the people die.

A few of months ago, we were
beached on the Solomon Islands.

'And for the first time,
I was face to face'

with somebody
who wanted to kill me.

I was stronger than he was.

I strangled him
with my bare hands.

'As I felt the life
draining out of his body'

'I prayed to God
to help me stop.'

When he died...
something in me died, too.

Now, that God used
to give me strength.

Now, I don't feel
anything at all.

You can't go around blaming God
for what happened, Ashley.

'I went to war, too, you know.'

'And I took other men's lives.'

And it haunted me
for a long time

like it's haunting you.

I came to believe,
that I gotta give more

back to life than other men do.

[melancholic music]

I'm not one that
understands much about God.

I've come to believe in him.

I've come to feel him very close
when I walk through the woods

or when I stand
on top of the mountain or..

...when I look in my children's
eyes or my wife's eyes.

Someone once said
that God is love.

I don't understand that, either.

But I've come to believe it.

It took time.

But I came to believe it.

[music continues]

[music continues]

- Goodbye, son. Take care.
- Yes, sir. Thank you.

- Bye-bye, Ashley.
- Bye-bye.

He sure looks fine
in his uniform, doesn't he?

Looks like a match to me, Liv.

In time.

[melancholic music]

Is it alright
if I still love you?

Is it alright
if I love you back?

Ashley Longworth Jr.
was to return many times

to Walton's Mountain.

As time passed,
he was able to resolve

the terrifying spiritual wound

that killing another
human being had caused.

(Serena)
'Erin, does Ashley Longworth Jr.
have a little brother?'

(Erin)
'Why?'

(Serena)
'Because Elizabeth
needs a dreamboat.'

(Elizabeth)
'Goodnight, Serena.'

(Serena)
'Besides, she's following me
around everywhere.'

'If she had a dreamboat,
she'd follow him.'

- 'Goodnight, Serena.'
- 'Goodnight, Serena.'

(Serena)
'Goodnight, lonely hearts.'

[theme music]

[music continues]