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I'm General Joseph Wheeler, Confederate

States of America.

What you're looking at here is Savannah

River. That's a line between Georgia and

South Carolina.

It's a pretty good size river.

We thought it'd keep Yanks on the

Georgia side, at least until I could

muster all my calvary together.

But there was a hell of a lot of Yanks

and they had everything they needed to

cause us trouble.

>> Begging you pardon, General.

>> We received word that compact against

men across the Savannah River. Is this

100%.

>> Yes, it is, General.

>> We may be able to fall back again,

regroup a little better.

>> No, we can't keep doing that.

>> What would you like us to do, sir?

We'll make a stand at Broxson's Bridge.

What's your report, major? Everyone we

needs across the river, sir.

>> Finally. Only took two days. That's

quite an ordeal, sir. We're topping

60,000 troops. What's the scouts

reporting the enemy disposition? Well,

they're mainly scattered, but they're

coming together at Broxton Bridge, sir.

>> What type of troops are there?

>> Some solid artillery, but mainly

cavalry.

>> Ah, cavalry. That be Joe Wheeler. That

would be correct, sir. My old friend.

Well, maybe this time I'll get a chance

to put a bullet through his skull.

>> Well, that'd be a fine day, sir. But

what else do you need from me, sir?

>> Who's the best scout you got?

>> That would be Mastersonson, sir.

>> All right. I want a meeting with him,

you and me, and that's it. You

understand?

>> Yes, sir.

>> All right. Carry on.

Heat. Heat.

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>> Yeah.

Heat. Heat. Heat.

Oh, it's right here. [screaming]

Hey,

Get out.

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>> Take cover. Take cover.

Go back.

Fire

Heat.

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Heat.

Ma'am,

get the police.

Hey,

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brother.

I want Heat. Heat.

Heat. Heat.

Heat. Heat.

Hello.

Fire.

Heat.

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>> Masterson Maddox says you're the best

scout we've got.

>> I can find my way around here pretty

good, sir.

>> Excellent. What I need is good

intelligence. Real information about

General Wheeler's whereabouts. Do you

understand?

>> Yes, sir. I imagine he's with his troops

right now.

>> He could be with him. He could be one of

them. He's a slippery son of [ __ ] He's

like a snake in the grass. Wheeler is

you stomp on him. You lift your boot and

he's not there anymore.

Him and his troops, they just feather

away.

>> So, he could be anywhere.

>> Well, he has to maintain command of his

troops. They're an army of ghosts

vanished into dust right outside of

Atlanta. And here they are.

>> So,

do I get a bonus if I take care of

business?

>> Well, it depends on what you mean by

business.

>> Well, you want Wheel or Dead, right?

Yes, I do want Wheeler dead. And if you

can arrange that, you'll be very well

taken care of financially.

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>> I'm looking for Mama Thornne.

>> Well, this is her swamp.

>> Better watch out around that swamp. That

old swamp which will get you. [music]

This ain't her place, is it? Oh, no. Her

place ain't so grandiose. [music]

That's who the germ wants to see.

Okay, when we get close, y'all hold

back. She don't like a whole lot of

people now.

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>> Come on in.

Mama born

>> been a piece since your last visit. What

news you got?

>> Yanks has crossed the Savannah River.

>> That I knew.

They're headed this way.

>> That I didn't know. How long you figure

before they get here?

>> Well, they brought what they needed

across Savannah River. Swamp might slow

them down a bit.

>> My swamp will slow him down a lot.

Water's cold this time of year. At least

a day or two.

>> If that you going to hightail it?

>> I've been here a long time. Why should I

leave now?

>> These boys, they ain't so friendly.

>> I've seen plenty of soldiers before.

These are different all the way up the

line.

>> What do you mean?

>> I know the calary commander from way

back.

>> Who's he?

>> His name's Kilpatrick. We went to West

Point together.

>> Sounds like an Irishman. I can handle an

Irishman.

>> Kilpatrick only answered to one person.

>> Sure, man.

>> Both of these men are rough on local

folks.

So, they're punishing the people that

ain't even fighting.

>> That's right. And you need to be

careful.

>> I ain't worried about these Yanks.

You suppose they'll be asking your

whereabouts?

>> Probably.

>> How about if I send them to your family

cemetery?

>> I just have to pay my respects after the

battle.

>> Just

Is there anything else you think you

will be requiring?

>> Yes. Be sure the men have plenty of

matches. I know we lost a lot when they

got wet we were crossing the uh swamps.

>> Yes, sir. But please remember we did

purchase every matchstick in Savannah.

>> I know. I know. Just make sure.

>> Yes, sir.

>> And uh have we heard from the scout yet,

Masterson?

nothing concrete. However, his reports

do confirm our earlier intelligence that

the rebel cavalry is scattered and

heading in the general direction of

Aken.

>> Is there anything else? I have ladies

wait.

>> Um, one thing, sir. We are approaching

the town of Barnwell, and it seems a

number of clergy and merchants wish to

hold a meeting with you.

>> Oh, God. All right.

Uh, one meeting though. Narrow it down.

I want to meet with one person. Somebody

from the clergy. No merchants. All

right. Two minutes. One person, one

meeting, two minutes. You understand?

>> Yes, sir. Thank you, sir.

>> Very well.

My name is Hugh Judson Kilpatrick.

My highest rank was major general, and

that was of course in the real army,

which would be the Army of the United

States of America.

I've been called ambitious, aggressive,

and blustery. I must say I agree on all

counts. [music] I've also been called

fearless,

and that is how I hope I'm remembered.

Rumor has it that Wheeler is really,

really close.

>> There's always a rumor, Major Maddox.

What I'm interested in is what our men

have actually laid their eyes on.

I've got Mastersonson on this trail.

He's the best scout we have.

>> That man is a blood hound.

>> Give you that. That's the kind of man we

need.

The hell is this?

Who are you? What's your business here?

>> I don't mean to make no trouble. I know

you two fellas are very busy.

>> Come closer, please, and speak up.

That's as far as you go. You don't have

any weapons on you, do you?

>> No, sir.

I'm Reverend Fuller.

My congregation is the Independent

Baptist Church of Barnable, South

Carolina.

>> Why does that ring a bell?

It's right in the middle of our path to

>> What's your business with us, Reverend

>> General

Major?

When's the last time you gentlemen went

to church?

>> It's been quite some time, Reverend.

>> Well, if you should happen to pass

through Barnwell,

I'd like to invite you to services at my

church. Services would be at your

convenience, of course.

>> Really? Well, that would certainly be a

change of pace.

>> What do you think, Captain? Is that why

you're here, Reverend? They ask us to go

to church.

>> That is correct.

Your presence would show the good people

of South Carolina that you and your men

would like to have a peaceful end to

this terrible conflict.

>> It's not the only reason you're here. Or

it's not the primary reason you're here.

Why don't you tell us what that is?

>> I heard tell. Are you fellas burning

through a lot of places, especially

since you cross the river,

>> Reverend? We burn any structure that

harbors resistance. Those are our

orders.

>> As such, I figured if you attended

services at my church that you would see

that we harbor no resistance and our

doors are always open to any that would

love to worship, black or white.

>> Well, I don't know if we'll make the

services or not, Reverend, but I will

tell you this. If we have to burn

structures in Barnwell, we will not burn

the Independent Baptist Church.

>> Feels awful good to hear that. Our

little church started in a one room

shack about 10 years ago. We recently

fixed it up, added on a bit,

>> added a little small cross tower. It

ain't much, but we're proud of it.

>> And it would really calm my nerves to

get your personal guarantee on this,

General. Reverend, you have my personal

guarantee.

>> Thank you, gentlemen. I sincerely

appreciate your time this evening.

>> You really going to spare that man at

church?

>> Hell no. Burn the whole town,

sir.

I noticed some of the men had new gear.

>> Yes, sir. There's a new supplier in town

and he was quite pleased to take our

money.

>> That's rare these days.

Well, actually, he was looking for you.

>> Was he now? What business did he have

for me?

>> Don't know. He only wanted to discuss it

with you.

>> Okay then. You've been scouting

>> as you ordered, sir.

>> What'd you find out about Kilpatrick?

>> He's definitely on the move as you

thought. But

But what? He doesn't appear to be moving

directly to Augusta. Where then?

>> Maybe. Maybe Akin.

>> Akin? Why Akin?

>> Not figuring that one out, sir.

Augusta would make sense.

>> Yes, sir. With the powder works and all.

>> Yeah.

>> Columbia's Columbia.

>> What do you think we should do, sir?

>> Headed for Aken. That means he's going

to hit Barnl.

>> Yes, sir. Right through it.

>> Lori, I got good friends there.

>> Well, we can we can throw some troops

that way. No,

we got a good chance here. Something.

>> All right.

>> Must every man you got, we're going to

make a stand in Achen.

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Boys, the name of this town is Burnwell,

but tonight it's burning

to the ground, boys.

Burn well. Burn well. Burn well.

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>> They promised.

They promised they wouldn't burn it.

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I'm sorry.

Come my friend.

bat sneaking around my door.

A friend?

>> I can tell when a friend's at my door.

>> I didn't mean to cause no interruption.

I don't have a gun if that's what you're

worried about.

>> What I'm worried about is you don't want

to tell me who you are.

>> Name's Masterson. Just want to talk.

Then come on in and talk.

>> So you're the one that call Mama Thor.

>> That's right.

>> So you fancy yourself some type of

witch?

>> I know what I am. Swamp witch. most

dangerous kind there is.

>> I guess you [music] better be careful

then.

>> Finally, a piece of fine thinking out of

you. You do know I charge for my

services.

>> You mean for susan?

I guess that's not out of line. So, what

kind of payment are you looking for?

>> How about some truth?

>> Truth?

>> Truth? I've had enough of lying and

double talk.

The truth can be a very thorny place. It

could tear you up.

>> Is that some kind of threat?

>> No, ma'am. I'm just here to ask [music]

questions.

>> So ask.

>> Well, you were kind of hard to find.

>> That ain't no question. And I ain't hard

to find for those who are supposed to

find me.

>> Well, I am aware that General Wheeler

has been here to see you.

I see a lot of folks.

>> Not a lot of generals.

>> You'd be surprised.

>> So, what what did you and Fight and Joe

have to talk about,

>> mister? I have no reason at all to tell

you about my private conversations.

>> What about self-preservation?

>> Now, that is a threat.

>> Not for me. Then from who?

>> I tell you what, you answer my

questions, I'll answer yours.

>> You like playing this game, Masterson?

>> Sure. If it pays off and you

>> I can be very, very good at it.

>> I got money. United States currency. Not

that funny money that they're trying to

pass off down here.

>> Ain't interested.

>> So, what can I give to you to get what I

want? Masterson, there is absolutely

nothing you could offer me that would

make me betray a good friend.

>> You're making a mistake.

>> I know what I'm doing. You go back and

report now to General Kilpatrick.

[clears throat]

The next visit won't be for me.

I bet it's not as friendly.

Hey Joe,

do

good to see you alive. Heard there's

nothing left of Barnal.

>> Sorry about your church, Reverend.

>> That was my life.

>> Well, this is in the middle of nowhere.

Did you walk here?

I did.

I walked until I couldn't walk anymore.

I don't know how long I've been sitting

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but I think I'll find me a peaceful

grove somewhere, lay down, let the earth

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I got an idea. After the battle, I'll

take a platoon and go rebuild his church

for him.

What now? What about the Yanks? They'd

be all over. That ain't what I've been

seeing. They come in, tear up, and all

ass.

>> That's right.

>> Y'all know I wouldn't be able to pay you

nothing. Hey, I got a young lass I plan

on marrying when this is all over. If

you could do the honors, that would be

payment enough.

>> I know where some nice timbers being

stored.

>> That'll be fine. Gentlemen,

>> is there anything we could do for you?

Can we send some men over to give you a

hand?

Maybe some water.

Corporal, give him some water.

You ain't invited.

>> I am not alone.

What I'm looking for is any information

[music] you have against Rebel General

Joseph Wheeler.

>> I don't know where General Wheeler is.

>> I need to know. Is he planning on

attacking us? And what is his troop

strength?

>> I ain't no soldier. Why would I know

nonsense like that?

>> Then what do you talk about?

>> Healings for his wounded. Getting

messages to their families. Important

things.

>> Ma'am, I have food. [music] Plenty of

food.

>> I got the forest in the swamp. I can get

all the food I need.

>> Fine. We have US currency, [music]

silver, and we pay a good bit if you

show me the whereabouts [music] of

General Wheeler. ain't interested.

>> And you need to be telling me what you

know.

>> I can't tell you what I don't know. And

I don't know where General Wheeler is

right now.

>> Don't move.

Mama Thorne,

I'm General Hugh Kilpatrick. It's a

pleasure to make your acquaintance.

>> You and your men ain't welcome here.

>> Mama Thorne, we've got something to

discuss, ma'am. Do you believe in the

institution of slavery? Do you believe

that human beings should be chained up

and traded like cattle?

>> No, I do not.

>> Wow. Well, good. We have something in

common then.

>> Now, our great army has swept through

most of this so-called Confederacy. And

do you know what we've left in our wake

everywhere we've gone?

>> Burn buildings and ruin land.

>> Freedom, Mama Thorne. Now, I freed

slaves in Tennessee, Georgia, and now

South Carolina. We're not the enemy. You

are taking the crops and belongings of

poor people. People who work hard for a

living. These ain't the rich folks who

own slaves.

>> War is a cruel and heartless endeavor.

Ma'am,

>> you're making war on children. What you

leave in your wake are children with

nothing to eat and nowhere to sleep in

the dead of winter.

>> This is a war that was brought on by an

illegal government. An illegal

government supported by people like you.

I don't support no government and I

don't support no war. I support the

people.

>> Well, I believe this building is

harboring rebel resistance.

So, we're leaving and I'm going to have

my men nail the windows and the doors

shut and set fire to this place with you

in it. And if you don't think I'll do

it, you better remember what I have

done. Let's go.

>> General kill.

Everybody knows that Joe Wheeler is

getting ready for some big battle. I

don't know nothing about that, but I'm

pretty sure that when the fighting's

over, no matter what happens, he's going

to want to go to his family cemetery

that's just down the road from his home

in Augusta. That'll be after the battle

or he heads out to regroup.

We're going to put guards on this place.

If what you say is true, you'll be free.

But if not, I'm going to burn everything

here to the ground. Good day, ma'am.

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Hello, Mama Thorne. Well,

>> look who's all soldiered up. Good to see

you again, Marcus.

>> I'm liking the feel of freedom.

>> That's good. You know, and I put some on

the railroad to Harriet. I never know if

they're going to make it or not. Even I

don't know the routes past South

Carolina.

Things was tough for a while, but I made

it up to Boston enjoying the 54th

Massachusetts.

>> Well, you're taking a big chance being

back in this neck of the woods. Rebel

army ain't taking no prisoners when it

comes to ex-slaves. I hear they're

shooting them on site.

>> I heard the same thing. That's why I'm

fighting.

>> You made it back just like you said you

would. I

>> almost didn't. I was up around

Charleston. Lost a lot of boys.

>> Not any plans for after the war?

>> I want to see if I can find any more of

my family.

>> You know, your brother got sold before I

could put them on the railroad.

>> I heard.

>> Try looking for him in Augusta. You

know, a lot of these black folk there,

they don't know they're free yet.

>> I'll be sure to tell them.

>> You want some food?

>> I wish I could stay cuz I'm tired eating

army rub.

How much time you got?

>> Not much. They're probably wondering

where I'm at.

>> Well, Marcus, you always made my neck of

the woods a better place by being here.

Take care of yourself. Hope I'll see you

again.

>> Probably soon.

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>> Fancy seeing you here, Mama Thorne.

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>> Yep. Them blue coats wanted my cabin. I

figured I'd just let him have it.

>> Yeah, I heard. What you going to do?

I'll go wandering a bit like I always

do.

I'm going to find me some new roots.

>> So, you need to talk to me about

anything?

>> I met your opponent. This killed

Patrick.

>> Did you now? What' you think of him?

>> He likes to shoot off his mouth a lot.

>> Sounds like him.

He wouldn't stop barking till I told him

where you were going to be after the

battle.

>> Well, what exactly did you tell him?

>> Exactly what we talked about.

>> Well, I do appreciate that. How you

think he's going to handle it?

>> You'll send one of his bullies like he

always does.

>> Well, I guess I'll be seeing you around,

Mama Thorne.

>> Sure as sunrise.

There are those out there who would say

that a general shouldn't be taking

advice from um those that call

themselves witches. They said, "I had no

business associate with folk like that."

Take Mama Corn for instance. She'd been

around these parts since before anyone

can remember.

Did I believe in her mumbling and spells

and all that?

Well, I'll tell you what I saw with my

own eyes.

When we run out of medicines for our

wounded,

some of her potions and lotions, they

kept some of them boys alive.

She eased a lot of suffering. [music]

Heat. Heat.

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>> Thank [music] you.

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>> Six times.

Heat.

Heat.

Yeah.

Heat.

Well,

Ma'am, let him please.

Go.

Blue.

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>> Sir.

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Heat. Hey, heat. Hey, heat.

Heat. Heat.

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Heat.

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Get your B

from the left. No.

low.

Hey

Well, you're ready to leave.

Where?

What? That's

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>> What are you see?

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Heat. Heat.

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>> Heat. Heat.

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down

here.

The police

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move.

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>> Hey,

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>> Do you feel

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Hear me.

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Heat.

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>> If I'm dead, you're dead.

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>> I saw you in here, General. I just want

to make sure you're all right.

>> You got a funny way of showing it.

Holster that weapon.

>> Fellas, is this the same man we've been

talking about? He is. You're that

broker.

>> I am.

>> [music]

>> I recognize you two. You don't recognize

me?

>> Yeah, we recognize you.

>> Not far enough.

>> Hey, I thought we knew each other.

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>> understand you don't mind competed

payment.

>> That's right. We can make a deal.

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>> paid in full.

>> [sighs]

>> Have a seat, Colonel.

>> Thank you, sir.

I hope you have some good news for me.

>> I'm sorry, sir, but I cannot accommodate

you with that today.

>> Very well. Let's uh let's get on with it

so we can get out of this godforsaken

place.

>> Yes, sir. We received the communicate

from General Sherman. He wants us to

begin our march on Colombia as soon as

possible.

>> Well, that's not terrible news. It gets

us out of this place.

Yes, sir. In regard to General Sherman,

I put in my request for a transfer back

to his staff.

>> Did you now?

>> Yes, sir.

>> Well, I guess you've had enough of this

front lines, huh?

>> Yes, sir. I have had my fill of it.

>> Well, that's all right. I never thought

you had the sand in your guts for this

anyway. on the front lines. [sighs]

Being a Quaker and all,

you all have a tough time developing a

thick hide for the type of warfare we're

involved in now.

>> Yes, sir. Possibly.

>> What about the scout Masterson? Have we

heard back anything from him?

>> We have not heard from Mr. Mastersonson,

but we did hear about Mr. Mastersonson.

>> Please report, Colonel.

>> I'm afraid to inform you, sir, that Mr.

Mastersonson is dead.

>> [sighs]

>> Yes, sir. And as I understand, he was on

assignment from you and Augusta. [sighs]

And what about Wheeler? General Wheeler,

is he dead, too?

>> No, sir, he is not.

You know, Colonel,

I don't think we lost this battle here

today. I don't think so.

>> Excuse me, sir.

>> Against Wheeler's men today?

No. I I actually think it was closer to

a draw. Don't you,

>> sir? They drove us back.

Yes.

But

when we get ready to file our reports

with General Sherman and others,

it's important that you and I are in

agreement on the outcome of the battle

today, if you get my meaning. Colonel,

>> I will not lie, sir.

>> Yes, I understand that. I don't want you

to lie. But you have to admit, Colonel,

there's a lot of layers to the truth. is

just like an onion. So, I'm not asking

you to lie.

I'm simply asking you to peel one layer

back for the truth.

>> I'm afraid I cannot comply with that

request.

>> Well, you will comply and it's an order,

Colonel.

[sighs]

>> [clears throat]

>> You wouldn't disobey an order, would

you, Colonel?

>> No, sir. I will comply with your

request.

>> Very well. Then you can have your

transfer back to headquarters where

you'll be safe.

Dismissed.

Sir, permission to speak freely.

Sir, your comments

about my courage.

I served honorably in the Mexican War. I

was a medical attendant. I saw men blown

apart in front of me by cannon fire. I

had their blood on my clothes for days.

I held men as they died in my arms,

crying for their mothers or their wives.

I have never forgotten those

experiences, sir. And I pray God I never

do.

>> Tell it to the chaplain, Colonel

Peabody. I just don't care.

Get out of my sight.

Now, I know a lot of people call me and

my boys gorillas.

They say we didn't fight like proper

soldiers.

What I come to realize is most of these

complainers was not from Dixie. Most of

these complainers were Yanks.

So, what this tells me is

we must have been doing a pretty good

job.

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>> The Rebs got lucky in Aken, South

Carolina.

Especially Wheeler. I was a victim of

[music] bad intelligence. Why wasn't I

told about the number of cannon the

enemy had? I was [music] expecting

shells from two. I received a barrage

and how could the number on Wheeler's

cavalry be so wrong? I was expecting

about a hundred and instead ended up

facing about a thousand cavalry troops.

On the day of the battle in Aken, the

officers that supplied me that

intelligence failed. It won't happen

again.

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[music]

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[music]

[music]

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[music]

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Heat. Heat.

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[music]

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[music]

Heat. Heat.

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[music]

[music]

>> Heat. Heat.

[music]