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This morning's farm report is brought to you by...

...cattle loads at a one -and -a -half -week

low... ...one -eighths.

Feedlot sales were very slow and then very good, but...

What are you doing?

It's a whistle I made for Michael.

He really liked the last one I made him at the reunion.

Said it was cool.

That's sweet, honey. I know how hard you worked on it.

I was thinking, maybe I shouldn't go.

Will you stop it already? You're just like your father. I'll be fine.

But there's so much to do. And what about the money? You are too young to be

worrying about things like this.

But you said we were partners, remember?

You never let me forget it.

But I... Think I can manage for four days without you. It'll be tough, I

but I can do it.

Promise.

Tommy, it'll be fine. So please stop your worrying.

Mom?

Mom? What's it like in Beverly Hills?

Well, it's a little different than here.

1215, wake up.

1215, wake up.

12 -15, wake up.

12 -15, wake up.

Mr. Michael.

How can you drink this stuff?

Let me make you some waffles and eggs, huh? Put some meat on your bones. You're

so skinny.

9 % body fat is not skinny.

It's lean.

It's a stick.

Morning, Mom.

Hi, sweetie.

Don't forget you have to pick up Tommy this afternoon, 4 .30.

That's today?

I can't. I have a date with Gina.

Gina?

Yeah, Gina.

My new girlfriend, Gina.

Her dad's a big movie director, lethal force.

Tornado.

Tornado 2.

I can't keep up with you. Honey, I've got a million things to do for this

fundraiser in Palm Springs.

The way it's going, I'm hoping for a miracle that it comes together. Where is

that guest list?

By the phone, Mrs. Woods.

Thank you.

Harleen, that's right. Mom, look, I just don't think that it's going to work

out. No buts. You told me no problemo, remember?

You were excited to invite him here.

Well, you know, it's not that I'm not excited. It's just that, you know, with

Gina now, my schedule's a little packed.

So unpack it a little.

He's your cousin.

Mom, come on. Honey.

He's coming here to see you.

And you know the hard time he's had after losing his father.

It's only for a few days, and...

I'm sure Gina will understand.

Hey, buddy.

Hey, Dad. Home for lunch, huh?

Yeah, in between classes.

Yesterday's and today's?

Okay, class.

Drew will pass back your exams.

You know they count for 20 % of your grades.

So my dad's wrapping his film soon.

Says he has to meet this Michael I keep talking about.

Did you find out when you're going to go to the Riviera yet?

Oh, it depends when Daddy starts his next movie.

But he said he'd call me if he finds out.

I hope you go at the same time that I do. Can you imagine, I mean, you and me

Europe, the damage that we could do?

I think some of you thought you were already on summer break, when you should

have been paying more attention to land trusts, property deeds, and mergers.

I got a D.

You know what I'm supposed to stand for?

Delightful reading, Dee. I didn't think so.

Here.

What is that?

Well, it's not officially our two -week anniversary tomorrow, but I can't stand

it. I love presents.

What did you get me?

Open it.

Okay, all right.

I don't believe it. I don't believe this.

Try it on, try it on.

Okay, all right, all right.

Oh, man.

Wow. I love it.

Please don't tell me that that's the right time.

It better be.

I gotta go.

Go? What's up?

I was supposed to be at the airport 30 minutes ago to pick up my cousin.

I love the watch. I'll call you later. Bye.

Bye.

Hey,

cowboy!

Hi, Michael. Sorry I'm late, man. L .A. traffic's a nightmare.

It's okay.

You ready to have some fun? Yeah. All right.

Hop on in.

Let's rock and roll, buddy.

I am so glad you're finally here, Tony.

I cannot believe how much you've grown up, man.

Michael, I want to... Wait a minute, hold on, hold on, hold on.

Hello? Hi, it's me.

Hey, you.

Listen, I'm sorry for having to run out on you so quick earlier.

I want you to say hi to somebody, all right? Say hi to Tommy for me. Hi.

Okay, baby.

Hello? Gina?

Gina?

I hate cell phones, man.

Michael? Oh, wait, hold on, hold on. Hello?

Michael? Yes.

Oh, I'm going to the canyon.

So I was just going to ask you, how are you going to get out of the European

study tour?

I'm going to use it to get over there and play like it's a drag. My folks will

completely buy it.

Well, what about the school credits?

You're all the credit that I need.

You're so cute.

Are we going to do anything for our anniversary?

Yes, yes, of course.

I miss you.

I miss you.

Bye. Bye.

Hey, Michael.

Listen, you don't mind if we stop and do what we throw up here, do you? I've got

to pick up an anniversary gift, you know?

All right, if it's okay.

All right, buddy.

I'm glad you're here, man.

We are.

Sweet home.

It's bigger than my school.

Well, you guys should sit up in one of the guest rooms, buddy.

It's too bad Jules couldn't come out here with you, Tommy.

I miss her.

She wanted to, but one of us needed to be there.

And I hear Disneyland is at the top of your list while you're here.

Hey, hey, hey.

Yeah, I can't wait.

Oh, that's all right, sweetie. I'll get it.

Thank you.

Michael, why don't you take him tomorrow?

Saturday? No, no. Saturday would be way too crowded.

We're going to go Monday.

Monday would be much better.

Lines will be less. You can go on the rides as many times as you want. That'll

be good, right?

If you think so.

Yeah.

Hey, Tommy.

Hi, Len. Hey, how big have you gotten, huh?

Hey, buddy. Hey, Len.

Sorry I'm late.

You ready?

Bags are at the front door.

Tommy, Michael has assured us that you're going to have a great time.

Glad you're here.

And I'm just so sorry about the timing, Tommy.

Len and I have to be in Palm Springs for this fundraiser we committed to ages

ago. Mom told me. It's okay.

Okay. You guys have fun. You too.

She must be fried from flying, huh, buddy?

Not really.

Oh, look at this room.

It's cool, isn't it? And you know what? We have every movie you could possibly

dream of.

My dad knows a couple of guys in the business. They hook us up.

No way. Candy?

A popcorn machine?

You bet, buddy. Hey, check this out.

Whoa. So what movie do you want to watch?

It doesn't matter. Whatever you want to watch.

Well, actually, I got to go over to Gina's and give her that necklace that

got her.

You know women, right? They got to have their jewels.

It'll only take like five minutes.

Unless you don't want me to go and then I won't. I'll just call her and tell her

that I can't. She'll be cool with that because it's your first night here.

It's okay.

You know how to load a VCR?

The VCR is in Montana.

I'll see you later then.

And there you go.

Thanks, Arlene. That looks great.

Oh, it's my pleasure, Tommy.

You know, one of these mornings I'll make you breakfast.

Montana style.

I'd love that.

Think Michael will be in soon?

Hey, hey, hey.

I heard my name. What's up, buddy?

How did you sleep?

Great. How about you?

Great. Listen, I have to run out. I've got to do a few things.

Okay, I'll go with you.

What, are you kidding?

You're going to have so much more fun here.

Listen, I'll be back ASAP, okay? We've got lots of time.

What are we going to do when you get back?

Can we go to Adventure World? My friend Mule went there and said it was a blast.

Yeah, sure.

How about the beach?

You know, I've never seen the ocean. Whatever you want to do, okay?

Ciao.

My mom is here.

Great.

That's Bert Pundit.

Oh, hey.

Hey,

Arlie. I could not believe that I slept so long.

Where is my drink?

I've been busy.

Is something wrong?

Yes, Mr. Micah. What is the matter with you?

Why, what's up?

You have no idea, do you?

Of?

Tommy has not left this house the whole time he's been here.

I'm taking him to Disneyland next week. Next week is now.

He's leaving tomorrow.

No way. He just got here.

Yes way.

Hey, buddy.

How's it going?

Are you ready to go to Disneyland?

We're really going to go? You won't bail?

Hey, I never kid about going to Disneyland.

And you know what we're going to do after that?

What?

We're going to go to Knights of the Round Table. Oh, it's this great place

these guys, these Recipes Knights, and they sword fight and they joust and you

get to pig out while you watch it. It's fantastic.

All right. When do you want to go?

Right now.

What do you say, huh?

Great, come on. Well, let's go.

Come on, buddy.

Can we go on Space Mountain first, then the Indiana Jones ride?

Today is your day, Tommy. If you want to go on those rides a hundred times, I am

right there with you.

Yeah, sweet.

Hey.

I'm sorry that this week has gone by so fast.

I had really planned to do a lot more with you.

Honest.

It's okay.

Chicks can mess with your head sometimes.

Hello. Hey, what are you doing?

I'm taking Tommy to Disneyland, remember?

Oh, yeah.

Well, Daddy surprised me when he got in this morning. He was wondering if you'd

like to join us.

It would mean so much to me for you to finally meet him.

Please, Michael.

I know, I know, but listen, it's not that I don't want to, it's just, you

I would... No.

Okay.

All right, all right.

But I can only stay, like, two minutes.

Okay.

Bye.

Tommy, look, her dad wants to meet me and he's leaving.

I mean, what can I do?

Don't worry about it, though, this... This place, man, this place is amazing.

I used to come here as a kid all the time. It's a blast.

And I promise you, I'll get back as soon as I can. Hey!

Yeah,

I'm sure I'll have a blast.

It's a vibe thing, sir. Oh, and Lady Luck here.

Yes, she is.

I like this one, Gina.

Daddy.

You know what?

I hate to say this, but I've got to get going. Oh, no, no, no, no. Not before

the next race, you know.

No, I need you to pick my winner from it.

Please.

Yes, of course. Good.

I am so sorry. Are you okay?

Yes. But my car!

You weren't even looking.

It was a blind spot.

Your top is down.

You know, I'm kind of going through a little family emergency right now. I

know where my head's at. I'm sorry.

Family emergency?

Yes, yes. And every second counts.

Look, here's all my information. My insurance.

License number here for you.

Poor thing. I hope everything's going to be all right.

Yeah, me too.

Thank you.

What happened?

Tommy called and Arlene's son took him up. He was very worried something

happened to you.

Do you know what you put me through?

Don't give me that word, routine.

All you care about is yourself.

Hey, I'm sorry.

I have a very good excuse.

Of course, you always do.

But save it, because I don't buy anything you say.

I can't wait to go home tomorrow.

I'm sorry.

Do you know how bad my mom needs me?

Hey, look, I said I was sorry, and I am, okay?

I kept picking winning horses for Gina's dad.

And then this old lady, she hit me. You were on a horse track?

Yeah, well, that's where they usually race.

Great. Blow me off to see animals abused.

Abused? That's a little dramatic, don't you think? I mean, they're just horses.

Hi, guys.

You're back early.

How was Disneyland?

Everything I expected.

But I'm kind of tired, though, so I better get packed.

Okay.

Poor thing doesn't seem himself. You really must have wiped him out.

Yeah.

So I saw the dent in the back of your car. What happened?

Hit and run.

Can you believe that?

Ready?

Yeah.

Hey, guys.

Where's Michael?

Oh, he had an early class.

Tommy, make sure you have Jules call me when you get there, huh? Thanks, Aunt J

.C. Oh.

Oh, I hope you had a good time with Michael.

And let you say, if he ever makes it out to the ranch, I'd like to return the

favor.

Isn't that sweet?

Hey, we'd better hit the road, huh? Might be some traffic.

Hey, guys.

Something

wrong?

Well, I got a very interesting call from my sister when Tommy got back.

Did he get back okay?

Suddenly you care.

It seems as if Tommy didn't get to do much of anything while he was here.

Okay.

Okay.

All right, I can explain that.

First, start by explaining why you dropped him off at a kiddie zone so he

go to the racetrack.

Oh, well, you see, Gina's dad was only in town for a couple hours, so I had

to... Gina?

Michael, we talked about that. He came here, Michael, to be with you, and from

what we understand, you were either sleeping or not here.

I mean, I didn't do it on purpose, you know.

Time just flew by. I mean, I had a lot of things to do.

Good

evening,

officers.

We're looking for Michael Glenn Woods.

Does he live here?

Yes, yes, he does. He's my son.

Is there a problem?

Well, your son was involved in the car accident.

He backed into a Deirdre White, apparently gave her some wrong

She was smart enough to double -check his license number as he drove off.

I cannot tell you how disappointed your mother and I are in all this.

What has gotten into you? It's as if you dropped any sense of responsibility.

I'm sorry. I mean, you guys act like I purposely wrote down the wrong numbers.

It wasn't intentional, Dad.

I'm not sure it wasn't.

That hurts. Well, you lied to us, Michael.

You told us it was a hit and run.

Technically, it was.

I hit her, and then I had to run to go pick up Tommy. No, don't go there. Don't

start. Don't start with me, Michael. You're not talking your way out of this

one.

And I'll tell you something.

Your European study toward the end of the summer is heavily in question.

If not off, entirely.

Dad, come on.

We have worked so hard to give you things that we never had. I mean, where

your mother and I gone so wrong in raising you?

You haven't. Look, okay, this is really getting out of control here.

Here's what I'm going to do, okay?

I'm going to call Tommy. I'm going to apologize profusely.

I'm going to take some money out of my trust. I'm going to fix the Porsche.

I'm going to pay to fly Tommy back out here, treat him right. How does that

sound?

Mike, you think it's that easy, huh?

Just talk your way out of it.

Your trust fund isn't meant for that, Michael.

You're 20 years old.

It's time for you to grow up.

Dad, look, I appreciate that.

Sit down.

I'm not finished.

I'll tell you what I'm going to do.

I'm going to call your Aunt Jules and I'm going to tell her that you're going

come out to the ranch and you're going to give her a hand for free for the next

month.

A month?

Maybe you'll learn a little something about hard work and responsibility.

Mom, I mean... Dad, come on. I'm not finished.

If I hear one, and I mean one, negative report from Jules or Tommy that you're

slacking off or not doing exactly as you are asked, your trip is definitely off.

Am I understood?

All right. Thank you.

Okay.

Thanks for coming, Michael.

So nice you want to give us a hand.

I'm glad that I could help.

Hey, buddy.

Nice boots.

Can't play cowboy without them, right?

Well, I hope you don't mind we have to make a stop on the way home. We'll just

throw your bags in the back of the truck.

Sure.

This shouldn't take long, guys.

No problem.

Is there any place to grab a latte?

Uh, sorry.

You won't find any coffee houses around here.

Oh.

How about a soda?

Um, there's a diner across the street.

Hey, I'll be back in a minute.

Want to catch a flick later?

There are movie theaters here, right?

Two.

This place is huge.

Yeah, we got about 500 head out here.

Don't worry, you'll get used to it.

Michael, I'd like you to meet Mule.

Hey.

Somebody give you that name?

My great -grandfather.

You little boy.

I thought it was a nickname or something.

My name's Twister.

I heard a lot about you.

You ain't work much, have you?

Twister's the backbone of the ranch here.

And I don't know what we'd do without Mule.

Those are some nice boots you're wearing.

Thank you. Thanks. They're Italian leather.

Italian, huh?

Does that mean that cows moo with an accent?

No. No, that means they're high quality and expensive.

Yeah?

Boots are boots to me.

Well, Twister and I still have some work to do.

But if you need anybody to show you the ropes, let us know.

Thanks, but I think I can handle it.

Okay, Max.

He's not going to bite you.

Hey, Michael, you'll be bunking with Tommy.

Great.

You get the bottom bar.

And there's some room in the closet for your stuff.

Thanks.

I'm going to go help Mom with dinner.

You should see this place.

Talk about Boersville, USA.

I don't see how anybody would actually want to live here.

That sounds horrible.

Can I get a sparkling water, please?

So, what about Aspen?

Please tell me you're going to come.

There's no way that I can go to Aspen now. I just got here.

But it'd be so much fun.

We're going out as a company jet and staying at Kevin Costner's.

I told you, if I don't do exactly what they say and obey the rules, there won't

be any French Riviera.

Well, you better be a good boy, then. I can't imagine Europe without you.

I will.

You have a good time, okay?

Say hi to your dad for me.

I will.

Love you.

Yeah, me too.

All right, bye -bye.

Boo!

How long have you been standing there?

Just a second.

I wanted to show you how to work the satellite dish.

You know, if you want to watch some TV later.

It's inside.

Come on, let's go.

TV's in there.

Well, check that out.

My mom would go nuts for that. She loves antiques.

It belonged to my dad's family. It came out on his great -grandfather's covered

wagon. It's my mom and dad's wedding present.

Satellite picks up about a million channels.

Press here to turn it on.

Well, you get it. Pretty simple.

You want to watch something?

No, I'm going to go to bed.

What? It's still light out.

I know, but I'm tired. I had a long day.

But feel free to stay up as late as you like.

Oh, gee, thanks.

Good night, Michael.

Ciao.

We've received so many applications for charters to the clubs, we haven't been

able to take care of them. I hate to have that many...

What?

What? Rise and shine.

Breakfast is on the table.

It's 4 .30 in the morning.

I just went to bed like a couple hours ago.

Maybe you should have gotten to bed a little bit earlier then.

Come on, we have a lot of work ahead of us.

You know what?

I gotta get a couple more hours of sleep, okay? Because I am worthless

get some sleep.

I'm not kidding.

I've got two words.

French Riviera.

You did hear.

310 -555 -0197.

You memorized my phone number?

Would you like to hear Uncle Glenn's office number?

Get dressed.

I can't believe it.

Being blackmailed by an 11 -year -old.

Morning. Morning.

Morning.

Kid.

Sit here.

No, no, thanks. I'm not really that hungry.

Oh, you really should eat something.

Can't work on an empty stomach.

I've never seen eggs that color before.

That's the color they're supposed to be if the chickens haven't been eating

anything phony.

I took them out of the coop this morning.

Well, you've just really been busy this morning, haven't you?

Um, you wouldn't happen to have any turkey bacon, would you?

Bacon comes from a pig, son, not turkeys.

But if it's something you like, maybe I could find it for you?

No, no, that's fine. I'll just stay with the coffee until I wake up from this

dream I'm having.

I went over to the bluff, and I saw that three -color paint again.

Three -color paint?

It's pretty rare.

She's beautiful, Mom.

I hope they let her join.

Yeah, me too.

Well, Joe, that was delicious.

Never met your match in the kitchen.

Mule, you gonna go work with me or you gonna sit here and eat all of this?

Thank you, Joe.

So, Tommy, are you gonna take Michael with you today?

No, I don't think he should spend his whole first day on the back of a horse.

Unless you want him.

No, no, you're right. I think I'm just gonna stay here and get acclimated.

All right.

Then I'll get you started doing something around here, then.

If you don't mind.

No, it's fine.

That's why I'm here.

Come on.

What's with him?

Goliath? Just plain mean. He tried to gore a mule once when he fell into his

pen.

That is the biggest pile of manure I have ever seen.

Doesn't take long to get there, either.

We sell it to a company that comes by and hauls it off.

It's got to be moved right over there in front of our glass pad.

Might as well get started.

What, with me?

Move this?

You have to be joking.

Hey, you're the one who wanted to hang around here.

What did you say to get acclimated? Whatever that means.

I guess if you don't want to, we could just... No, I don't want to.

But how do you propose that I move this heap anyway?

I don't know.

Up to you.

You're the one that goes to college.

Come on, Max.

Ah.

Right behind you, other side of the barn.

What are we going to do, Mom?

Well, your Uncle Hank wants us to live with him for a little while.

Just until we get our feet back on the ground.

Can't the bank just wait a little bit longer?

Honey, we owe Mr.

Hoffman's bank a lot of money that we don't have.

And we won't have this year, no matter how good things are.

He'll be coming by to help price things for the auction.

When is it?

Four weeks.

Let's just keep this between us, okay?

Okay.

Well, I certainly feel a little better.

You should.

You're washing up for more than an hour.

What are you guys looking at?

God's painting again.

What?

Oh.

Sunset.

Yeah, it's nice.

Well, I gotta hit the sack.

I'm sure I'll be seeing you bright and early, huh?

Yep.

Gonna watch some TV tonight?

No, not tonight, thanks.

Good night, Mom. Good night, honey.

I love you.

Me too. Come on.

Hey, come on, Max.

Sure is quiet.

A little different than Los Angeles, huh?

Yeah, a little bit.

What are the squirrels renovating over there or something?

Oh, the treehouse?

Oh, that's a project that Tommy and his dad started before he got sick.

I'm sorry about Uncle John.

Yeah, me too.

This ranch was his life.

It was our life.

And John and Tommy cut all that wood together and stacked it there.

Tommy does a little bit here and there, but he never seems to find time to get

it done.

We thought that one day...

What's

happening today?

We gotta do some branding.

Can I help?

Feeling acclimated yet?

Very. Well, pick this up. What?

Carry it.

All right, we're going to see the cattle through and spend the night out.

My neighbor says he saw some wolf tracks.

Wolves? Yeah, but it's no big deal.

If we spot them, we'll call the Forest Service and they'll catch them for

relocation.

Are you sure you can ride?

Please. Don't you remember the reunion?

Those were donkeys in the Grand Canyon.

Ah, same difference.

See that bay over there?

She's mine.

My dad and I found her when she was less than a year old. She was almost dead.

Come on, you found her?

Seriously, we did.

There's a herd of wild horses that roam on our property on the other side of the

block.

She had an injured leg and couldn't keep up.

Well, if she was wild, why didn't you just let her go again?

I tried, but she kept coming back.

So it's one of these lucky gals gets me, huh?

I'm gonna put you on slingshot.

Which one's that?

That?

Oh, come on!

She looks sick!

She's got like one foot in the glue factory. I could go faster on a

Hey, she's a good horse. Not the fastest... No, no, no, no. I am not

one. No.

I want, uh... I want to ride that one.

Sure, if that's what you want.

Yeah, what's her name?

Sometimes we just call him Black.

Wow, that's original.

So you kind of pull the strap through here and tie it real tight down here.

Okay, all right, all right, I got it. I saw you on this.

Okay, I'll say.

Now, you can be a little temperamental to begin with. You might want to get it

on and I can lead you around so we can get used to it. Leave me around.

What, a little pony show for Twister and Mule?

No, I don't think so.

Fine. Have it your way.

How are your stir planks? Your knees should be slightly bent. They're fine,

they're fine, they're fine. Just hand me those.

They're called the reins.

Duh, I know.

All right, how do I look?

Just like Clint Eastwood.

See? You know, I'm really missing a great photo op here.

All right, giddy up, uh, Black.

Oh, there's one thing I should tell you. Hey, Sid, come on, giddy up, Black.

He doesn't like to be kicked.

Whoa!

Very slowly.

Very slowly.

Are

you

okay? Yeah.

Yeah.

I thought you said you were fine.

I can, all right? I can.

You call this horse when you're not calling him black?

for me to say so, aren't you?

Okay.

I am a little sore. How's that?

You know, it's amazing what all day in the saddle will do to one's butt.

Michael, Michael, Michael. Let me do that. All right.

Get out of here.

Michael,

where are you going?

I'm going to go call my chiropractor.

See if I can get an adjustment over the phone.

It has to be unsaddled and brushed first.

Of course.

Not so fast there, Hopalong.

This is jerky. This is a flashlight.

You've got first watch for wolves.

I figure if I put you out there early enough, maybe you won't go to sleep.

Now listen to me. Don't make any abrupt noises out there. The cattle spook real

easy at night.

If you see a wolf, you come and get us.

Otherwise, just enjoy yourself. It should be beautiful out there. One of us

come get you in a few hours.

And this jerky, it ain't turkey either.

And the horse and bull episode isn't even half of it.

My legs are so sore. I can't even move.

My hands have blisters. My boots are ruined.

Oh, not the ones from Gucci.

Sounds so horrible what you're going through.

Yeah, well, there's more. I'm likely going to become some wild wolf's dinner

tonight. I'm freezing.

And to top the whole thing off, I have an 11 -year -old prison warden who's

trying to break me.

You poor thing.

Well, this might cheer you up.

Dad's rented this incredible villa in Saint -Jean -Ques -de -Rhin, right on

Mediterranean.

Warm, sunny, white beaches.

Me in my bikini.

God, that sounds so good.

Man, I can't wait to get out of here.

Only 28 more days.

I am so sorry for venting. I just don't know how much moreness I can take, you

know? Parents can be so cruel.

What's your little work camp supposed to teach you, anyway?

I could find out.

Wow. What?

I thought I just saw a shooting star. That was incredible.

Man, you don't see many of those in L .A., huh?

You should really see the sky over here, Gina.

It is beautiful.

There are so many stars.

Michael, please, don't get all dances with wolves on me.

I'd rather be talking about our trip than some dumb star.

Oh, hold on. Someone's beeping.

Okay, I'm back.

Hello? Are you there?

What? Yeah.

Yeah. Sorry.

You know, I'd like to know what you're more interested in out there in the

middle of nowhere than listening to me.

Uh, nothing.

Nothing. I just thought I saw something else. That's all.

Alright, well, I gotta get going. That was Rachel. She's in the driveway.

We're going to the Dragonfly Club.

If you even care.

Michael? Are you there?

What? I'm... what?

I've only been yelling at you for like ten minutes.

Why don't you just call me when you have some time, okay?

said he'd give you a hand fixing the fences after he rounded up the last of

strays.

You know, we're lucky they didn't stampede through all the fences.

Yeah, well, you should have heard what I had to deal with on the phone with

Gina, explaining to her why I hung up on her.

I cannot believe they stampeded because of a little phone ringing.

You know, it's your neighbor's fault, though.

They should have told us that they found the wolf. We would have been out there

in the first place.

Load the poles into the truck.

Keys are in the ignition if you want to move it closer.

Uh, I think I can handle it.

Suit yourself.

Tommy said to load the poles into the truck.

So I loaded the poles into the truck.

You got a problem with that?

Nope. Just wondering why you're loading poles into a truck that doesn't work.

That old thing hasn't run in about 15 years.

Come on.

Let me show you something.

I think you meant this one.

that I would load those poles into the wrong truck.

You didn't load them in the one that was parked in front of the barn, did you?

That hasn't worked in years.

So I've heard.

You know, I am sick of you doing this. Doing what?

I told you to get the keys if you wanted to move it closer.

Why would I mean that truck? It's parked right next to the pile.

Payback is over, little cousin.

We are even.

No, as a matter of fact, we are way past even.

And you know what? You can go ahead and call my dad if you want. I don't really

care. I've had enough of this.

And enough for you to last me a lifetime.

So just stay out of my way, you got it?

I can't believe I used to wish you were my brother.

There's nothing about you I like or respect.

You've changed so much.

Are you talking about being all buddy -buddy at the reunion?

Because think about it, Einstein.

You and I were the only two people there under 30.

I was so bored I had nothing better to do than hang out with a little snot

-nosed seven -year -old like you.

That's how bored I was.

Now leave me alone.

I will.

Just go ahead and serve your sentence for lying about your car and acting like

didn't exist.

I'll stay out of your way, but you stay out of my way.

Waiting for you.

Fixing a fence ain't that hard to figure out, son. You replaced a broken post

with the new ones.

All of them.

That's going to take, like, weeks.

Then I suggest you get started.

You're everything Tommy said you were.

I wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't seen it with my own eyes.

Look, I didn't really ask to be a part of all this cowboy stuff.

I guess I'm just... city boy really doesn't fit in. No, you're not a city

You just don't give a darn.

They're about to lose their ranch. You couldn't care less.

What do you mean lose their ranch?

You have no idea?

No.

That figures.

Why didn't they tell me?

I'm not sure they think you'd care.

I bet you've never been challenged by anything in your whole life, have you?

Got your cell phone, your fancy boots.

Your folks buying you anything you ever wanted.

I got a four -year -old nephew who works harder than you do.

Everything you need's in that truck.

You understand me?

Yeah.

All right, Mrs. Biggs.

What about this piece?

It goes.

the opening bid.

All right, Mrs. Biggs.

We'll be taking off.

Thank you for your time.

Who were they?

Oh, just some people that stopped by.

What do you say you and I get to know each other a little better, huh?

Hey, I promise you, no more kicking, all right?

Aunt Jewel's probably in supper ready.

Wow.

They let the three -color paint join.

I knew they would.

I said some cruel things to you that weren't true.

At the reunion, I had a great time with you.

Why don't I take a seat?

It's pretty comfy.

My dad and I made it.

I bet you really miss him.

I miss his laugh.

He was always laughing.

I sit here long enough, I can feel him.

Yeah, we used to come up here every day after chores.

Just watching.

He and I named them all.

Oh, come on. Every one?

Yep. All right.

What's that brown one there?

That's Ranger.

How about the white one?

Cheyenne. His second girlfriend.

His second?

Yep.

What about the dark brown one over there?

That's Chester. He's the oldest.

And what about that little one with all the energy?

Tommy Boy.

My dad named him.

All right, what about, uh... Sophie Gunther Spotts.

Penelope Gertrude Max Trotter.

Sadie Cinnamon Walter Lola.

And that one over there, that other sorrel?

Her name's Jules.

His first girlfriend, the queen.

Of course.

You don't know one or you don't like the racetrack?

They're so free here.

Just like they were hundreds of years ago, I bet.

My dad used to say that wild horses bring us good luck.

Guess he was wrong.

How come you and Aunt Jules didn't tell me you guys were losing the ranch?

What do you care?

I care.

Look, we owe a lot of money we can't pay.

Why don't you just borrow the money?

It's the problem. We did.

We can't pay it back.

I guess it all started when my dad was alive.

Then it got worse after he got sick.

A bunch of bad stuff happened.

Doctor bills.

Cattle prices kept falling.

Couldn't get out of the hole after that.

Just kept borrowing it against the wrench.

Why not, uh...

Why not sell a portion of the ranch and use that to pay off the debt?

No one to buy it.

Everyone around here is going through the same thing.

So what are you going to do?

We're going to have an auction at the end of the month.

Sell the herd and what we can.

Move into one of my uncle's old trailers.

That's next week.

What does it matter to you?

You're leaving the day after tomorrow to go on your vacation with Gina.

What happened? Oh, no, no, no. It's nothing like that. I mean, they haven't

in an accident or anything. It's just, uh... They all have money, Dad, and

they're going to lose their ranch.

I know.

You know?

And you haven't done anything?

Michael, it's not that easy.

I offered. They don't want my help.

Why? Because your aunt and your cousin are very proud people, and I believe

that...

Michael, when your mother first told me that they were in trouble, I called.

But how do you give something to someone who won't take it?

That's so stupid.

They'd rather lose the ranch than take the money.

I even offered to make her a loan so that she could pay it back.

But she didn't want to take that either.

I think she was afraid of not being able to.

I just don't get it. I mean, they work so hard to keep this place going, and

they're just going to... Throw it all away.

It would be so easy.

Yes, it would be easy, Michael.

But everything isn't always a quick fix.

Well, I'm not giving up that easy.

They need this place. I'm going to find a way for them to keep it.

See, you start the pyramid, right? Which puts you on the top.

And the people on the bottom have to each pay $1 ,500 to get in on it. Now,

your pyramid fills up, you make $12 ,000.

Now, the guy that was below you, when he moves up to the top and his pyramid

comes up, he makes $12 ,000.

So I figured that if you, me, Mule, Jules, and Tommy all start one, that's

$70 ,000.

And then, you know, we get a lot more people to join in on it.

These people that give you the money, what happens to them?

Well, when they reach the top, they make $12 ,000, just like you.

What if they don't reach the top?

Then they lose. I mean, you know, there are certain risks.

Sounds like gambling to me.

Now you're catching on.

You ain't gonna find any gamblers around here, son.

People work too hard to maybe lose their money.

Besides, it don't sound exactly legal.

Yeah, but it's a chance for them to keep the ranch.

So, are you in on it or what?

I mean, look, all we have to do is just get two people to join in on it. And

then those two people gotta get two people.

It's like a piece of cake.

Look, it's, uh...

It's a good thing you're trying to help Jules and Tommy, but you're milking the

wrong cow trying to do it this way.

I mean, if I had 1 ,500 bucks, I wouldn't need no pyramid. I'd just give

them. And so would a lot of other folks around here.

But even at that, there ain't no way she'd ever take the money.

What is with all this pride?

This ranch.

It's a beautiful place.

Lord knows I broke enough sweat working it.

But there comes a point when it just don't make any sense to keep going.

I mean, it's like digging a hole in the ground so deep you can't get back out of

it again.

She owes a lot of money, Michael.

And it ain't her fault. That's just the way the times fall.

Happens to a lot of ranchers.

A lot of farmers, too.

I figure that's why there ain't so many of them left anymore.

I cooked up a mean barbecue.

No, no, it's fine, really.

I'm just going to hang here.

Might even go for another ride later.

All right, well, there's some leftovers in the fridge.

Have you seen Tommy?

He's working away.

He's trying so hard to finish that before we leave.

Don't worry about it. Have fun.

My dad's in mine!

Tommy!

We were supposed to finish it! If you touch it again, I swear!

I was just trying to help you with it, buddy.

It's like they got no choice.

They've tried everything that they can.

It's just not right. I mean, I'm headed off to Europe and they have to leave

their home.

Ah, the thought of a trailer.

Sounds so gross.

That's not the point. The point is they're family and there's nothing that

do. Can we talk about something slightly less depressing?

Like? Like.

There's this incredible old city by the villa called Ev's.

Daddy says it's got this wall built all around it. And one of the best five

-star restaurants in the whole area.

Oh, you are not going to believe this.

My dad bought a racehorse.

Why?

I don't know. He likes them, maybe.

Anyway, I need to get going. I'm supposed to meet Rachel.

She's going out with Leonardo DiCaprio.

I mean, personally, I think he's so five minutes ago.

Look, I'll call you when I get back.

No, no, I'm already going to be in bed.

I'm going to wake up early and go for a ride and have a lot of work to do before

I have to leave here tomorrow.

Early? Work?

Those are swear words in your vocabulary.

No, really.

You know, it's not that bad.

I mean, I'm doing and learning things that I never thought that I could do

before.

Working with my hands.

Oh, and there's this horse here, Black Lightning.

You know, I'm getting pretty good at riding him now. Whatever, sweetie. I got

jam. Look, Rachel's beeping in. You know how she doesn't like to wait. But I'll

see you tomorrow.

Cinnamon. Sandy.

Major.

Gunther.

Spots. Walter.

Jules.

Michael!

Michael, where's Swifter?

He's trying to get some wood, buddy. What's up?

Tommy boy, he's gonna die.

Die?

Wild horses stress really easy.

They can die from it. Okay, all right.

But I'm going to go out there. No, let me. I'm later.

All right, just be careful, okay?

I will.

Be careful.

Don't worry.

It's not going to hurt me.

Give me some slack. Come on.

Whoa, easy, boy.

Easy.

You're not going to hurt me, are you?

No.

No, you're not going to hurt me.

You're going to help Bryce?

Yeah, you're not bad.

Easy now. Whoa, boy.

Whoa,

whoa. It's okay.

Just get this around your neck and we'll get you out of here.

It's okay, boy.

Whoa.

Easy.

Whoa! Whoa!

Whoa, boy.

Easy, boy. It's okay, boy. Whoa, boy.

It's okay, Bobby.

Easy.

Easy, boy.

It's okay. It's okay.

Come on, son.

We'll get through this. Come on.

Easy.

Stay calm just a little bit longer.

We'll have you out of here.

Son, easy, boy.

It's okay.

We're not going to hurt you. We're here to help.

Easy. It's okay.

Whoa, boy.

Okay. Take a home just a little longer.

And we'll let you out of here.

Hold him steady.

Come on, just make sure he doesn't...

I'm going to have to let him go.

You're the boss.

You ready?

Good. Now get out of there. Come on.

Real boy.

Thank you.

No sweat.

Five minutes. You better take a shower or you're going to miss your flight.

Go!

What happened to you?

I cannot believe it's gone by so fast.

You got real good at riding black.

Yeah. Look, Tommy, I am so sorry about not taking you to Disneyland, man.

I cannot believe that I was such a jerk.

It's okay.

No, no.

It's not okay. You know what?

I promise you, next time, we are there, all right?

If you let me take you.

I'd give you a hug right now, but... Okay.

All right, buddy.

I'll see you.

Have fun in Europe. I will.

And you, young man, get in the shower. I will be back as soon as I can.

Bye, Mom. Bye.

Take a shower.

Bye, Michael.

This can't be the same one from the reunion.

No, I made a new one.

Thanks, man.

I'll see you.

Bye. Bye.

Coming into the home turn.

Pictures, eh? Come on, there we go. There we are.

There we go.

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.

Whoa.

Whoa, whoa, whoa.

Whoa, whoa.

Whoa. Whoa.

Whoa.

Michael, stay away from it. It could hurt you. Michael.

Michael, please. Let somebody professional deal with this.

It's okay. He's not going to hurt me.

It's going to hurt him.

Whoa, boy. Whoa, boy.

Whoa, boy.

Whoa, boy.

It's okay.

It's all right.

No one's going to hurt you. No one's going to hurt you.

Just be a good boy, okay?

Okay? All righty.

Mr.

Michael?

Gina and her father are here.

Thanks, Arlene.

You okay?

Have a great time.

Here we go.

Here, let me get that for you, sir. No, no, no, it's okay. I'm going to hold on

to him. Thanks.

No, don't be silly. Give them to him. That's what he's paid for.

I'm not going.

What?

I realize there's something a lot more important that I have to do, Gina.

I have to advise you, there are penalties for liquidating some of these

in your trust fund.

Are you sure you want to do this?

Yes.

I'll be right back, Mom.

Oh, thanks, Summer.

It's going to be okay, Tommy.

It's time to unpack.

Michael?

What are you doing here?

This is your money, isn't it?

No.

It's yours.

This is unbelievably generous of you.

But I can't take this.

I'm not giving it to you.

It's an investment.

I want to see this place work.

Well, it's a bad investment, Michael.

Believe me.

It's why I wouldn't borrow money from your dad.

I have tried so many ways to make this place work, but the signs are right here

in front of me.

It's time to move on.

Please.

Your giving comes from the right place.

So

that's

it then, huh?

It's over.

We're going to be fine.

Testing. Testing.

One, two, three. Can everybody hear me back there?

Testing. Testing.

Welcome.

You've got a great day for an auction today.

We've got a lot of nice items, so make sure you take some time to look

everything over.

We're going to get everybody signed up.

Sharon Raycraft is back there.

She'll be glad to get you all fixed up with your auction number. We'll get this

thing on the road shortly. What deck is in this thing?

A bunch of my old school stuff.

My mom sees everything I've done.

The drunk should get us some money, though. Sit on this table.

Okay.

Let me just check this out here.

Hey, look at this.

A+. It's not bad.

Nice guy's laptop. I got a D.

What subject?

Oh, it was so boring. It was real estate development. It had to do with land

trusts and property deeds and larger estates like that.

Michael, what's up? We've got to check something out, man.

Yeah, I got it.

A D, Michael.

Yeah, I know. I could have done better, all right? I will next time.

We have to hurry.

All right, now look, turn to the fifth or sixth page.

It's only four pages long.

Really?

Let's go.

All right, well, just turn to the part about land trust. You have to read it to

me, all right?

Whatever it is I said. Who are you talking to?

I'm not sure, but I think it's our son.

take a look around uh sir can you move that call please i got a bad life let's

go

Where's Michael going?

Learn.

One of the things my father has taught me is there are no quick fixes in life.

And I have learned that it is hard work and dedication and what you believe in

that makes a difference.

Now, I've never seen anybody work harder.

than my aunt and cousin. Young man, I couldn't agree with you more. Sir, sir,

understand. You have every right to foreclose on their property.

I mean, I'm from Beverly Hills. I understand all about money. Yes, yes.

But isn't the bottom line in any business to make a profit or at least

money, right? Yes, but when you run... Look, I've done some research.

Now, your bank, by no fault of your own, has been forced to foreclose on 18

ranch properties in the last three years.

And guess what?

They're all still for sale.

Obviously reflecting the times.

You're losing money every day those properties don't sell. Aren't I right?

Well, yes. If you look at it like that, I guess we are. My aunt's ranch meets

all the criteria for a land trust.

Land trust?

You both would have a better bottom line.

You just got to give it a chance.

How about making a difference in somebody's life, huh?

A positive one.

$300 going once, going twice, sold at $300, number 102.

All right, now this next item up for bid is a very special piece. It's a 200

-year -old armoire that made it all the way out here on a covered wagon, and

today it can make it all the way into your living room.

We're going to start the bidding at $500.

I can't stand it.

Mom, what about Michael?

Um, ask Mule to wait for him and then take him over to Uncle Hank's.

Wait, Mom, look!

Ladies and gentlemen, this auction is now over.

There'll be no more items sold here today.

All the items that you guys already bought, your money's going to be

okay? I'm sorry. You guys can all go home now. Thank you.

Michael, I don't know what you think you're doing, but this auction has to

continue. I told you, we don't have a choice. Yes, you do have a choice.

This is a 30 -day extension for Mr. Hawthorne.

Your dad was right, Tommy. Those wild horses, they are lucky.

Michael. It's called a land trust.

I learned about it when I was in school.

Well, sort of. See, your land supports a herd of wild horses, animals that

should be allowed to live in their natural habitat.

The land trust ensures them a home forever.

That's what it's there for, protection of wild animals and their habitats.

about the money that we owe?

Well, it's not 100 % for sure, but if your land is accepted by the trust,

it should be because it meets all the requirements, then your debt is covered

it.

So we get to stay?

Yes.

Now, you won't own the land anymore, but they will pay you to stay on and manage

it.

I don't know what to say.

Thank you. Yeah.

Thank you.

Sure. I actually have one favor to ask of you, though.

Anything.

I was wondering if I could stay here for a little while longer and see this

trust through.

You can stay as long as you'd like.

Can I ask you something?

Shoot. Anything.

You feel like working on a treehouse?

Are you sure?

Yes. Really sure.

Come on. I'll raise you. I'll raise you.