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[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.

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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.

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- 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.

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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.'

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