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Just give me one sec.

Aunt Amy! I'm surprised to hear from you this time of day.

Is everything okay?

Hi honey. I am so sorry to bother you at work,

but your dad took a bad fall off his horse

and I'm really worried about him.

He won't listen to anyone but you.

When did this happen?

I don't know. Nathan's bringing him in right now.

Nathan?

Where is Nathan?

I don't need Nathan. I can walk.

It looks like it's just his knee and his shoulder,

but it's really hard to tell.

Any signs of forced breathing?

You tell her not to bother.

I'm fine.

I don't want a fuss.

Yeah, no, he's breathing just fine.

You know what, we're backed up here at the clinic

so it's probably faster if I just come to you now.

Put some ice on the shoulder,

and the knee in the meantime.

On it.

And don't let him go back out there, okay.

I'll see you in 25.

That's amazing.

So you landed a great job. What's the problem?

Exactly? My dream job, but it is not here in Chicago.

Oh, I see. Now I understand.

Gloria and I want to stay close to our families

but this is a fantastic opportunity for us.

For our future.

You know us so well.

You even prayed with us before we said "I do".

Well, of course, Peter, I want to help anyway that I can.

How about this?

Why don't you and Gloria drop by tomorrow.

Let's take some time. Let's ask for guidance.

Let's weigh what these changes could mean

for the both of you, and your families.

You know what I always say...

Family first.

Yes.

Speaking of which, my sister's calling.

Would you please excuse me?

I won't keep you. See you tomorrow, Pastor James.

I'll see you tomorrow.

Hey Janet. What's going on?

Aunt Amy called. Dad was thrown from his horse.

Is he hurt? Is he okay?

Driving to the ranch now.

But I thought I'd let you know. She sounds worried.

He's lucky his boots

are on his side of the fence.

What?

Oh, nothing. Just Daniel Newman out near our fence line.

That's probably why Dad was out on his horse

patrolling the fence.

All right, I'm here now. Keep him in your prayers.

Oh, there's Nathan.

Please keep me updated. Call any hour.

So good you're here Janet.

I found him up on the ridge.

He couldn't even get up by himself.

Thanks Nathan. He's okay enough to sass back to Aunt Amy

when she called me, so that's encouraging.

All right, well since you're here now

I'm gonna go find Maverick.

He bolted off to the back acres.

Thanks Nathan.

Hey Dad.

Janet, I'm fine.

Your aunt is being overly cautious.

Did you fall off of Maverick, yes or no?

Technically, yes.

Okay, let's check you out then.

Look at me.

Look at me.

You hit your head?

I don't think so.

Looks like you did.

- Here, let me hold this. - Thanks.

Got it.

How's the knee?

It's fine, it's fine.

Fine like your shoulder or fine fine?

Uh, a little bit of both, I guess.

Hand on mine.

Push down.

Okay.

How's that?

It hurts.

Okay, well I don't think anything's broken,

but no heavy lifting.

Great.

You need to come to the clinic tomorrow

for a follow up. I want to get some X-rays...

Oh, come on...

And do a general checkup while we have you.

No more work today, okay?

I'm a rancher, Janet. I work.

Well, you can work on getting a good night's rest then.

Expect to see you at the clinic tomorrow.

Oh, he'll be there.

Won't you?

I guess.

I love you.

I love you too.

Love you. Thank you for coming.

Daniel Newman.

You have no business being on this land.

As many times as your family's tried to take it from us,

it is still ours.

Well, trust me, I do not want to be here, Ms. Amy, okay.

But my foreman tells me that Mr. Hamilton

and his horse parted ways yesterday.

So all I need to know is, did that happen on Newman land?

And should I expect to get sued?

Is that all you care about is being sued?

We don't hide behind lawyers every time there's a problem.

That's your way.

I didn't see an ambulance come up here,

but I did see Janet rush in. So.

It's Dr. Hamilton and you know it.

Okay, well I'm just saying, all right.

I was a little concerned when I saw

her rush in with such haste.

Oh, you were concerned?

Yeah.

I know you want us to think that the feud passed

with your father, but we both know that's not the truth.

Just have Mr. Hamilton call me

before he reaches out to his lawyers.

Why don't you just pay attention to that fence

and stay on the other side of it.

Always a pleasure.

And one more deep breath.

Okay. Sounds like it's clearing up.

Thanks Dr. Hamilton. I need to get back to work.

The kids are going to start testing the substitute teacher.

I'll try to have you back in class in a week or so.

Any other complaints?

I need some roof repairs. Anything you can do about that?

That's above my pay grade.

Thanks doc.

Hey, you got time for coffee?

Eric, I haven't seen you all week.

And I haven't had coffee in about an hour, so yes.

Oh, it feels like every clinic in a 200 mile radius

has called me to consult this week.

You must be beat.

I can sleep when my cardiac fellowship is done.

And when is that again?

Next spring.

I've missed you. When can we have a date night?

I feel like I haven't had a real dinner in days.

My dad's in the waiting room, just finished with X-rays.

What happened?

Took a little tumble off his horse.

Willis? He's been ranching since he was a kid.

I know.

I guess he and his horse had a disagreement and his horse won.

Well, let me know if you need a consult on anything.

I will.

I'm going to get some paperwork done.

Oh, and Eric.

I'm sorry our schedules are so crazy.

Let's see.

Two busy GPs trying to date while gaining full residency.

How can that be crazy?

So nothing's broken,

but you're obviously very badly bruised.

Something over the counter should do

for the pain and inflammation.

See, I told you I was fine.

What I don't like the look of is your EKG.

I'm still waiting on blood work, but I would feel a lot better

if Dr. Randall could do a full exam.

You remember Eric,

came to the clinic fundraiser with me?

Oh yeah. The fancy doctor from New York City.

Upstate New York, not New York City.

And he's in Crossroad Springs doing his cardiac fellowship

studying under Dr. Norton.

So he's very good.

Janet, I don't have the time for all these appointments.

I'm telling you I'm fine.

Dad, I need you to take this seriously.

You're pushing yourself way too hard.

Well, if you or your brother had taken over the ranch,

we wouldn't have this problem.

All the Hamilton's before you,

they worked the ranch, but not you two.

You have your calling,

James and I have ours.

I'm well aware that we each have our own purpose.

It's just that I always hoped that

you'd be a part of our family business.

I am a part of the family business.

Hey Aunt Amy. How's Dad doing?

Still my headstrong big brother

but Janet says nothing's broken.

Well that's good to hear.

But he needs time to heal, which means we've got to

take care of everything in the meantime.

Well, I'm sorry.

I know Dad can make things stressful.

It's a lot James.

More than I'd care to admit.

How are you? Are you okay?

Uh, I don't know.

Did you hear we lost our foreman?

Rick left?

Yeah.

And we are so short staffed and on top of that,

your dad wants to bring in more cattle.

It's like he's been at the auction barn every other day.

This doesn't seem like a good time to be doing that.

It's not.

We've all been doing double the chores

for the last couple of weeks and already I can see that it...

It's not a long term solution. Yeah, I know.

It's not even a short term solution.

Listen, why don't you guys just bring on another foreman?

Wouldn't that make things simpler?

Because we don't have the budget and your dad seems to think

we can get along fine without one.

Oh, he's as stubborn as one of his prized bulls.

We need another voice in the room.

Your voice.

Let me, um, let me make some arrangements.

See what I can do.

Thank you James.

I'm at my wit's end.

I appreciate your trust in me.

Michael, the entire church trusts you.

You've been with us for almost a year.

Well, the church I led in Ohio was

a little bit smaller than this one.

But, your sermons have been inspiring

and I think I'm ready to raise the bar here myself.

We think so too.

And I'm happy I can be the one

to give you this bigger opportunity.

You deserve it.

I need to take this trip to be there with my family.

Of course. As you say, family first.

Thank you again.

Just call or text if there's anything that you need.

You got enough on your plate.

Trust me, I won't bother you unless

the place is falling down around us.

Okay.

I'll be back before you know it.

Travel safe my friend.

♪ Counting roadsides

♪ Guided by yellow lines

♪ We're making good time

♪ And the world is ours

♪ The world is ours

You're like an answered prayer.

It's great to see you, Aunt Amy.

Oh, thank you for coming.

Absolutely. Well, if I can be a part of the solution,

I'd love to be.

Well, just seeing you drive up is giving me strength.

Where's Dad?

Oh, where else...

In the barn, ordering everyone around.

- Of course. - Mm-hmm.

Well come on, let's grab your things.

I have your room all set up for you.

I just can't believe you're here.

It's just so good to see you.

You pack light.

Well yeah, I don't have too many ranch clothes anymore

and my work clothes in Chicago,

they're a little different these days.

Well it's a good thing

I have your jeans and boots inside still.

Surprised Dad hasn't thrown those out yet.

I know you and your father haven't always seen eye to eye,

but, we're glad you're here.

Okay, let's get you inside.

You must be hungry.

I'll fix you up something to eat.

Home cooked meal sounds nice.

Well that I can do.

Well, look at you.

A stranger in the midst.

I haven't seen you here for a while.

It's good to see you too, Dad.

I hope your sister didn't have you coming all the way here

just to make sure that I was sticking to doctor's orders.

Well actually it was your sister,

and she called, suggested I check in.

Amy.

Well she has greatly exaggerated the situation.

I am fine.

Well I've heard you've got twice the workload now.

Especially that Rick's gone.

We're getting by.

Dad, he was your right hand man, for what, two years?

Don't tell me you don't miss him.

The ranch goes on, people can be replaced.

He wasn't just anybody.

He was a good friend. He was family.

Circumstances change.

You left. Janet left. Rick left.

Soon enough, the ranch will outlast us all.

The land's tough, Dad. I think it'll miss you

before you miss it.

I, uh, I see you still fit into your work clothes.

Well I thought I might do some work while I'm here.

I'll be around for a few days.

Sherry still in the horse barn?

Yeah. Right where she always is.

It's good to see you, Dad.

We didn't have the heart to take his name down.

Sherry.

Oh, Lucky was the best horse.

We were all sad when he passed.

No one was sadder than me. I learned to ride on him.

You slept in the barn with him half the time.

That's what I remember.

Your mom was so scared he was going to stomp on you.

Yeah, well you can't separate a boy and his horse.

It has been forever.

How's it going for you in Chicago?

I get reports from Janet every now and then.

Oh, things are wonderful.

I'm blessed with a great church and I love serving.

Good for you. Your mom would've been proud.

Thank you.

And your dad too. Of course.

Didn't mean to rule him out.

No. Come on. Nobody ever dares rule him out.

No sir.

Well what about you? How are things going?

Well, we're short hands

and we're all just a little bit worried.

Yeah? Do you want to tell me about it?

Hey, listen, anything you say is confidential.

Pastor. Right.

Right.

Well, we've been working short staffed for months

and we're getting tired, is all.

Yeah, that's what I'm hearing.

Nathan and me feel like we're in the dark

with what's happening.

We don't want to pressure anyone, you understand.

It's just at some point we need to know

where the ranch stands

and then we can make decisions for our own lives.

I hear your concerns. I get it.

Well, if I can offer you any kind of piece of advice,

especially during these times of hardship,

just remember a little bit of faith goes a long way.

Have some patience. Give it time.

Thank you.

Let me introduce you to the rest of the gang.

I can't believe it. My big brother.

Live in person.

Oh, come off it.

It hasn't been that long since you laid eyes on me.

I don't think you realize just how long it's been.

Oh, it doesn't matter. What matters is that you're here.

Come on, sit. Your dad's resting.

Before we begin, may I?

Please.

Dear Heavenly Father,

thank you for your loving kindness

and for the nourishment before us

and for bringing us all to the table.

We humbly request that you restore my father's health

and give us the fortitude to take care of

and protect our land and our animals.

In your name, Amen.

Amen.

Oh, that one had my name on it.

- Oh really? - Mm-hmm.

Too slow.

Competitive as always.

Us?

Nah...

I can truly say that I've missed this.

The food?

No, you guys, all of this.

But yes, the food. This all looks amazing. Thank you.

Well, thank you.

I will take all the compliments you've got.

So I hear you've been pulling double duty

working at the ranch.

A little bit.

Oh, she's been a huge help balancing the books,

talking through big purchases.

It's nothing.

Janet, it's not nothing.

It's my biggest concern is making ends meet,

keeping the herd healthy.

Running the day to day.

Well, I'm hoping I can be of some help

while I'm here for the next few days.

Days?

Yeah. I'll stay throughout the rest of the week.

Well just a week?

Yeah. I didn't know you needed me longer than that.

I have a lot of people that rely on me.

I was going to get back.

Of course.

I didn't mean to sound ungrateful.

I don't know what to say.

Just let her process.

I know you didn't choose ranch life, James,

but I'm asking you to open your eyes

and take stock of your family's business.

This is the Hamilton legacy.

You're a Hamilton, and every generation

has fought hard to keep this land going.

To keep it safe from the elements, the bankers,

the Newmans.

We need you.

Don't forgo your church.

Just give us a few weeks.

Hello. I'll be right with you.

Uh, thank you. Yeah.

Maggie?

James? James Hamilton.

Did you really just walk into my cafe?

Gosh, I feel like it's been forever.

Uh, yeah. Fifteen years. Give or take.

Has it really been that long?

I guess it has.

And even longer since high school.

Well, you haven't changed.

Neither have you.

Um, the place looks great. Is this yours?

Yeah. Every inch of it.

I opened it last summer.

I named it after my grandmother.

Daisy Mae Cafe.

Daisy Mae Johnson. I should have put that together.

She made the best lemonade and tarts.

She really did.

Would you like some?

I finally got her to hand me down the family recipe.

The secret lemonade recipe?

Yes, of course I would love some.

Are you hungry?

I'm starving.

Yeah. I've been working out at the ranch a little bit.

Just helping Dad.

Um, worked up quite an appetite.

Well, what can I get for you?

Do you have a roast beef sandwich?

We actually do. Extra pickles?

Some things don't change.

Why don't you have a seat? I'll bring it over.

All right. Here you go.

Daisy Mae Lemonade.

Moment of truth.

Mm-hmm.

Well?

Spot on.

Wow. That takes me back.

Maggie, this is incredible.

We didn't have anything like this

when we were kids growing up.

No.

Crossroad Springs is lucky to have you.

Thank you.

Yeah, I just came back to town to help my mom downsize

from her farmhouse and just fell back in love with the place.

Are you in town for a visit?

Yeah, I just came down from Chicago for a bit to help.

Dad and Aunt Amy are getting older.

And Jan and I have to figure out what we're doing with the ranch.

Oh, I should actually get this person.

I'll be right back.

Um, I should probably get going.

Oh. I can wrap this up for you.

No, I'll just take it like this.

All right.

Maybe we can catch up some other time?

Yeah, yeah, I'd like that.

It's good to see you.

Good to see you too.

Oh, hi.

Daniel Newman.

You're up with the roosters, I see.

Proud of it.

Yeah. I see Willis still sending you all out to keep tabs.

Keeping your eye on us while we keep an eye on you.

Oh, we'll call it mutual accountability.

Something like that. Right.

I agreed to take care of this land after my dad passed,

so I'll be here.

Well, so you're a legit rancher now, huh?

Yeah. You should try it sometime, Pastor.

It might be good for you to get your hands dirty.

Just make sure you respect the property lines.

Same for you and yours, Dr. Hamilton.

I thought you moved away.

I did, yeah. Did some traveling for a while.

Went and got my MBA at Ann Arbor.

You know what?

And just...

something kept bringing me back to Crossroad Springs.

Miss the smell of manure on the fields.

Something like that.

Also I had to learn some new farming techniques.

I'm willing to try it because I got to tell you,

if you don't roll with the changes,

well, you just get left behind.

Hey.

Janet just called.

Dr. Randall prescribed your dad some medication

and told him to work fewer hours.

Doctor's orders.

Good luck with the hours part of things, right?

Yeah, let's hope he actually listens this time.

I was just checking it out.

The cabin barn has actually held up pretty nicely.

Yeah.

A lot of memories for you in here, I'm sure.

We haven't really used this place

for much more than storing hay for years.

I still remember all those family gatherings.

I just remember I used to play in here, as a kid for hours.

Friends and I, we used to swing from the rafters.

Surprised nobody broke their neck.

Oh, didn't Tommy break his arm?

Yes he did.

He fell right off that post over there.

Oh, I miss those days of you and Janet

having all your friends over here.

The place felt really alive.

Now it all feels, uh, feels a bit empty.

Anyway, I am going to get cleaned up for supper.

Janet should be joining us.

Good. It will be good to see her.

I'm going to hang out here for a little bit

and then I'll be in.

Okay. Just don't hang from any rafters.

We don't need any more Hamilton men at the clinic.

Yes, ma'am.

♪ When a mountain can't be moved ♪

♪ And it stands there in your way ♪

♪ There's no way to go around it ♪

♪ It's a trial you have to face ♪

♪ You may feel so small

♪ Next to something so tall and wide ♪

♪ When the mountain can't be moved ♪

♪ God will give you strength

♪ To climb

♪ When the mountain can't be moved ♪

♪ Lord give me strength

♪ To climb

Hey there, what can I get for you?

Uh, can we get two of those sandwiches please?

Of course.

Actually just one, thanks.

And some ice water please.

Are you sure?

Yeah, it's fine. I'm not very hungry.

Great. Um, you can have a seat. I'll bring it over.

Oh, uh, no. I think you gave us...

It's on the house.

Are you sure?

I don't take anything I haven't paid squarely for.

Please. I'd hate for it to go to waste.

Thank you.

Congratulations.

Thank you.

Enjoy.

Hey, Nathan, you okay?

Yeah, yeah, of course. I'm good.

Hey, are you sleeping okay?

Usually fine.

I, uh, I've been doing some part-time security

on the night shift at the feed mill.

So that means what?

Are you sleeping okay?

I'll catch up on the weekend.

You know what? Why don't you go take a break.

I can't. I got a list of chores, man.

Take a 30 in the barn. Rest your eyes.

Have a breather. I can handle this.

I got too much to do.

I wasn't asking. I'm telling.

I guess I'm not arguing with the boss, now am I?

Okay. You know what, you do you.

He's all yours.

You giving your sister a hard time again?

What'd you do this time, Dad?

Is she okay?

Your Aunt Amy, she's always so stressed.

It's, uh...

This whole ranch is stressed.

I just don't want her health suffering too.

Well, she'd be happier if you lived closer.

Chicago's a long way.

You could come home more often.

You know, I visit when I can.

Church has got me pretty busy.

You know, I don't know if you noticed,

but I found my calling.

I love being a pastor.

I know it's not what I meant.

It's, just that sometimes a man wants a simple answer

to a complicated problem, you know.

Janet could run the ranch too, Dad.

No, she's born a doctor.

Well, that college training's hours from here.

She lives closer now, Dad.

Look...

I know you each were given your calling.

But why that wasn't this ranch?

That I don't know.

Our family, they're up there right now,

just shaking their heads.

Can you tell me this?

Who's going to lead us into the next generation?

Well, it's about time you came back.

Billy-Janet, I just got a mouthful from Dad. I get it.

I get it. Chicago's too far. I'm not visiting enough.

Church is too demanding.

I meant back from the fields.

Come on.

I'm sorry. It's just a sore subject.

For both of us.

You know he's proud to have a pastor in the fold.

Yeah, I want to believe that, I do.

It was just easier to feel when Mom was around.

Of course.

She's the one that taught us to follow our separate paths.

Yeah she was.

Now Dad's got two apples

that rolled far away from the tree.

I know.

Neither of us have any kids to take over either.

I know.

I'm really grateful that you're close enough

to be able to take care of him. Thank you.

It's me and Eric now.

How is Dr. Eric?

He's doing well.

And?

And we've been dating for six months.

Get out of here. Good for you.

Thanks. It's not that serious, yet.

Dad seems to be happy in his care.

So that's a good thing, for now.

He must be one heck of a doctor.

He is. I think Mom would've liked him.

She really taught us to value being of service, didn't she?

Always giving, never let us be more concerned

about ourselves than about others.

Yeah, she was quite the woman.

- Let's go inside. - Yeah.

Listen, I um, I can only give you half the rent.

Can you give us some time for the rest?

I've got a waiting list of people

interested in that apartment.

Um, if it's not the right size,

we find somewhere smaller, cheaper.

We've been looking but there's nothing in Crossroad Springs.

I've been looking for jobs. I've got some leads.

I appreciate that. But I...

Look, we, we need to live somewhere safe

with the baby coming.

Sir, if you could just give us a few weeks to get caught up,

I promise we won't be late again.

Okay. End of the month.

Thank you sir.

It's going to be okay.

Come on.

All right, come on.

There we go.

Oh, I know.

Shadow, come here.

There you go.

Look at you.

Now, I'm not a big softie like Nathan,

so don't be expecting carrots for every little thing you do.

Okay?

Maybe one more.

Aunt Amy, I have missed your cooking.

Of course you have.

Can't get anything like this in the city.

Mm. No. You cannot.

Although the deep dish pizza, Janet...

Oh, pizza.

I am sitting right here, you know,

It doesn't compare.

Dad's missing out.

Well, he ate earlier with the ranch hands.

Again? He's supposed to be taking it easy.

Stubborn is what he is.

At least he's getting some rest.

I hope he's taking his medication too.

I'm going to make sure he's taking his medication...

After the ribs.

Aw, Painted Lady. You loved that horse.

Everything okay with your dad?

Yeah, it's just...

It's just what?

I saw their current bank statements on his dresser.

And?

And it's like a perfect storm.

We're short a couple of ranch hands.

The ones we have are exhausted.

You and Dad are stretched so thin and you and I aren't here.

The ranch is barely hanging on and we don't have a backup plan.

Just keeping on to what end?

Sorry. That's the way the numbers look.

You're only confirming what I already thought about the books.

Listen Aunt Amy, you're not alone. We're here.

We're here to help.

It's getting late. Let's give it a rest for today.

A new day always brings a clearer view.

I'll swing by tomorrow after my shift. We'll talk some more.

Okay.

- Make some plans. - Mm-hmm.

- Good night. - Good night.

I wasn't seeing how I could do enough

to make things better on my own.

You being here the last few days

has certainly done a lot of good.

We're family.

We take care of each other. That's what we do.

I know this place means a lot to both of us.

Let me look around and see what else I can do.

I called my church.

I told them I wanted to stay a little bit longer.

Well, don't do that on my account.

I'm not doing it just for you, Dad.

Aunt Amy's run ragged.

Most of the staff here are picking up second jobs

just to make ends meet.

And yeah, if I'm being honest,

I am a little worried about you.

Well, don't be.

I have a deal brewing.

It'll expand the herd and give us

enough to stabilize things for a while.

Are you sure we have the capital for that?

Are you telling me the business?

No sir. I am not.

I'm just saying take it easy.

Doctor's orders.

I don't want you to be too hardheaded for your own good.

Well, if I wasn't hardheaded, I wouldn't be a Hamilton.

But I do like having my son work by my side.

Even if you will be leaving again.

I know our past brought us to different destinations, Dad.

But I'm here now.

I am.

And no matter where life or the Lord takes me,

I promise,

I promise I'll do whatever I can to take care

of you and the family, in any way I can.

It's no picnic getting old, you know.

James, I can't be the one that let this land get away.