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Now, just hold your horses. It's coming.

I hope you like it.

Looks just fine to me.

I was talking about the bird.

So was I, Rachel.

Honest.

Let's get one thing straight before we go any further suppers on the table

gentlemen, and I am NOT on the menu

Going somewhere?

Yep.

Not before you and I have a little talk, woman to woman.

Who told you that?

Told me what?

That I'm a girl.

You mean there's someone who doesn't know?

Teaspoon? No, Siri.

He'd fire me if he knew.

Well, maybe he chose not to know, but that's his problem. We gotta talk about

ours. It's all the same to you. I don't feel like it right now.

Well, I do.

Look, nobody asked you to come here.

Really? The help wanted sign I saw said different.

Then why don't you just stick to cooking and cleaning and minding your own damn

business?

You got a problem with me.

And no one is leaving here till we air it out.

I don't know exactly.

What? I said it ain't you exactly.

Then what is it?

I don't know.

Guess I'm just tired of the way the boys have been making fools out of themselves

over you and looking down on you and watching you and

drooling over your breasts.

So that's the problem.

Problems. You got them and I don't.

God, I don't believe I said that.

I must be losing my mind.

No.

It's not your mind you've lost.

It's just your sense of perspective.

You see, the good Lord gave women breasts for one purpose and one

purpose only, to nurse children.

Now, the fact that some of those children grow up to be men who still see

women as their wet nurses, it's just our way of separating the wheat from the

chaff.

Never thought about it that way before.

Sorry.

I guess it's been kind of hard.

For no good reason.

Well, I think there were two very good reasons.

But I think there's a third that we're not talking about.

Hmm.

Emma.

Now, from what I heard, she loved you all like her own, and you loved her

back, so...

Well, it's only natural that you'd be protective of that love. I would be,

too.

Just be careful of one thing.

That in protecting that love, you don't build a wall so high that no other love

can get in.

Bombers for me

That worn-out old bucket of bones?

No great loss.

Maybe you're right.

Especially since you're going to give me your horse, your money, and that mangy

dog of yours for lunch.

Well, now, that's most interesting, mister.

Lunch sound good to you, fella?

Then go get it.

I don't know better than to sneak up on me like that.

She wasn't sneaking.

Just watching.

I never realized how heavy this little thing can be.

What's that?

Just a piece of tin, is all.

Hand it over.

Ain't you got nothing better to do than poke around my stuff?

Nope.

Teaspoon, how come you strapped this thing on again?

Sam asked me to.

Forrest replaced what gets here. I know that. What I don't know is why.

Sam never was a very good judge of character.

That ain't what I mean, and you know it.

Teaspoon, men like... men like you, men who live by the gun, usually don't get a

chance to walk away, but you did.

And now you're strapping on again. It just don't make sense.

Makes perfect sense.

Jimmy there comes down to man's life when he can't look back.

Even though it seems like the path he's about to choose is gonna lead to some

place he's already been to.

Don't matter.

Because he knows he ain't that man going down the path.

What about these notches, then?

Didn't you once tell me that every notch has got a reason and every reason a

ghost? That's right.

Ghosts. That's all there is.

But everyone's got a relative, and if they don't, they got a friend.

You strap this thing on again, they'll be drawn to you like fleas to a dog.

That's right.

Well, let me tell you something.

Just between you and me, this dog may be old, but he ain't forgot how to scratch.

And what do you think you're doing, Henry Don?

I'm wrapping you in my love.

And dirtying my sheets.

And what else are they for?

You'll wake the little one.

And you won't? Of course not. He likes me.

Don't you, little fella, huh?

What? Oh, don't worry. You'll get it. What?

I promised him a shiny new rifle.

He'll be the straightest shot in the territory.

Next to his father, of course. Of course.

And what if he's a she?

And then it'll be a shotgun.

I'll be needing it to drive all the suitors away.

It's the brownies.

You better go inside.

Come on. No, it's not our home. Go on. Go inside. Shut the door. And don't come

out.

What do you want?

Rachel.

She's got nothing to say to ye.

I want the money she stole from me. I want it right now.

That was a business deal, and well, you know it.

The only business deal Rachel's any good at is taking men for a ride.

Get off of my land, Browning.

Dad, pause it. He didn't want you to start any trouble.

Relax, Dennis, relax.

Henry and me, we're just having a friendly little chat, aren't we, Henry?

Let's see now.

How long have you been married? Five months?

Dad, please.

Ethan, take him away.

Come here. Rachel and I are doing business just about the time you two

met. If you want to hear about that stomach of hers, it seems like our

little venture really paid off.

You saw that?

He was reaching for his gun. He's dead!

Let's get out of here.

Rachel? What's wrong?

Who is it?

Rachel?

It's me, Lou.

Just a minute.

Come on in.

I saw your light on. I couldn't sleep, so I...

Have a seat.

Thanks.

I'm glad you came.

I wanted to apologize for the way I acted at the clothesline earlier.

It must have seemed strange.

That's okay. I was just wondering if you were all right.

That's nice of you, Lou.

Every now and then, you hear voices, you know?

Memories get stirred up, sometimes just carry you right away.

But I'm fine now, really.

You sure?

Mm-hmm.

So why couldn't you sleep?

Oh, I... I was hearing voices, too.

I can just imagine what they were saying.

Mm-hmm.

Give them time.

before you know it, their glands will stop acting up, and I'll just be one of

the boys.

In your case, I don't think I got the years to wait.

What's wrong?

I was just... I was just wondering.

I'd be honored to be your friend.

I'd like that, Lou.

It's no use.

I'd like that a lot, Louise.

I didn't believe it either. That's all I've seen for

myself.

You're crazy. Sam King's wearing that badge up there for two, three years now.

Well, he ain't wearing it no more.

Teaspoon Hunter's wearing it now.

What'd you say his name was?

Teaspoon Hunter.

He wasn't there. How do you know it was him?

Because I'm his replacement.

Now, if you don't mind, let's quit jawing and get back to the game.

Where can I find you?

Sweetwater.

Thanks.

Here's your drinks.

Whiskey. Whiskey right here.

Maybe we should join Lou. No, we won't. We're going to wait till she's out.

Hey, Lou.

How's the water?

Teaspoon?

Teaspoon, don't come in here.

Teaspoon, don't come in here.

Oh, come on, Lou. You can't hog a swimming hole on a hot day like this. It

ain't democratic.

I mean it, Teaspoon. You really don't want to come in here.

Why?

I don't see no alligators.

That's because it's freezing.

Good.

That's just the way I like it.

But it's not hot like it is right now.

I guess what you need is a good old-fashioned alley.

No.

I don't understand.

I just don't understand.

When did this happen?

When did what happen, Teaspoon?

What do you mean, what? Him.

I mean, uh, her.

Been like this since birth.

That ain't what I'm talking about, Cody.

What I'm talking about is why.

Why what?

Well, in God's name, I never noticed.

ain't gonna touch that i don't know teaspoon maybe maybe you chose not to

because if you did you'd have to fire me why'd i do a fool thing like that

because i'm a girl remember yes you certainly are but that don't mean you

don't sit a saddle as good or ride as hard or shoot as straight i know but but

the company's got rules and you work for the company i know that the company's

company and family's family and i I always thought of you boys and girls

as family.

And a family sticks together.

You mean I can stay?

I don't see why not.

Unless you got any other secrets you're keeping from me.

Matter of fact, I'm kind of relieved. I was beginning to worry about them, too.

What do you want? You already got all my gold.

I want you ten.

That little silver star just to hurt your heart.

What, are you crazy?

this murder escape for the trial that's right don't mind my asking how to do

that one of my deputies got careless mr marshall there's something i think you

ought to know we're dealing with a cold-blooded killer here i see who is it

it ain't a heat

Well, Marshal. Well, it says here Rachel Dunn, 5'4", blonde hair, green eyes.

That's right.

Gives a man pause, don't let him think a little thing like this could be accused

of murder.

You, uh, suppose she really done it?

There were three witnesses.

Hard to figure, ain't it?

Time's wasted, Marshal. You seen her or not?

Well, I may have. On the other hand, uh...

Maybe not.

There's lots of pretty girls around here, and to tell the truth, my memory

ain't so good as it used to be.

But I'll tell you what, I'll keep an eye out for her.

Appreciate your cooperation.

So least I can do.

Oh, and Marshal, would it be all right with you if my men and I ask around?

Just in case someone else has seen. Be my guest.

Boys?

Rachel here?

In the house.

Cheese spoon?

Yeah. She in some kind of trouble?

You could say that.

Rachel?

So if that's murder, I'm guilty.

But to be honest with you, the only thing I regret is that my aim wasn't

better. What about this other brother, Dennis? Wouldn't he testify that you

fired after Thad killed your husband?

No. Dennis would never have the nerve to cross Thad.

Unless maybe I could get him alone.

Well, the sheriff will be here shortly. I'd better get my things together.

Thanks for covering for me. You didn't have to do that.

Well, I thought there was something strange about that sheriff.

I wanted to hear your side of the story.

I don't have a side teaspoon.

Well, it seems to me if you want to stand a fighting chance at that trial,

young lady, you better get one.

My trial?

That's a good one.

You don't understand.

I shot Tom Browning. So?

So the Brownings own the law in Blue Creek.

They might as well just hang me now and spare the trouble of a trial.

Rachel, you can't just give up.

You know, it's funny.

When I first saw your help-wanted sign, this seemed like the perfect place to

hide. I never knew I'd like it so much.

I'm tired of running.

Rachel, why did Sav Browning shoot your husband?

Because of me.

See, I never had a daddy.

I had a thousand daddies.

At least that's what they called themselves when they came to call on my

mama and pay their respects.

She wasn't a bad woman. She really wasn't. She was just fearful that she

wouldn't be able to take care of us after my daddy ran out.

But by the time I was 13 years old, she was all used up.

That's when I swore that if anybody was ever gonna be on the using end of men,

it was gonna be me.

Thad Browning knew he wasn't the first.

He just couldn't stomach being the last.

I met Henry Dunn at a card table.

He gave me something a lot more important.

Love and respect.

Things I never had before.

Excuse me.

Rachel, you know how to ride?

A little. Why?

We got some good horses in the barn. You want to avoid that posse, you better get

going.

Why would you do that for me?

Grab your stuff and get ready. We don't have much time.

I don't know how I can ever thank you. Well, thank you. We'd be starving by now

if you hadn't come along.

I won't forget you, Louise.

Me neither. See them hills in the northeast? Head straight through that

pass there. You ought to make it before dark. Then stick to the rockiest ground

you can find, so you'll be hard to track.

Okay.

Ride like hell.

Don't turn back.

Yeah! Yeah! Come on!

Think she's going to make it this way?

I don't know.

Good Lord willing.

Louise? Well, it's just gonna take a little getting used to.

Hang on, boys.

They're gonna have a great lunch.

Just in town, Sheriff. He's looking for Rachel.

Say she wanted for murder.

She didn't say nothing, did you?

Good. What's going on, anyway?

I think we're about to find out.

Where is she? Who?

Oh, oh, I know. You mean that pretty little thing you was looking for?

What the hell's her name?

Don't tell me I'm... Rachel.

Rachel... What's her name?

Is that who you mean?

You lied to me, Hunter. I ain't got time now, but you're gonna pay for that.

Are you gonna turn her over? My men are gonna tear this place apart.

Let's see.

That's a tough one.

Get her!

You hold on.

Just a minute, Jimmy. These boys are trying to apprehend a dangerous criminal

now. If they want to take their time to do the job right, and I think they

should, I think we should be in their way.

Check in there.

Freshest tracks, go that way.

I'm gonna have your badge for this.

Well, worse things have happened.

I don't think you understand me, Hunter.

Harboring a fugitive and instructing justice are serious offenses.

Oh, I understand you well enough.

Well, Finder, you know that.

Well, then you'll excuse me if I don't wish you good luck.

Let's get out of here.

Rachel really killed a man, Teaspoon? Yeah, but the wrong one.

At least we bought her some time.

I only hope it's enough.

It's a beautiful night, Henry Dunn.

We could have gotten into some fine trouble on a night like this.

Get up.

We got a long ride ahead.

Why don't you just kill me now?

That'd be a terrible waste.

Besides, there's someone who wants to see you.

She's been wondering.

You mentioned something about being able to get Dennis Browning to confess if you

could get him alone.

If you could get him to sign this. What is it? It's a statement telling the real

story about how Thad Browning killed your husband.

There's some horses waiting behind those rocks. You get going. Make sure no one

follows you. Thank you.

So.

Where's Dennis, Ethan?

Dennis?

All this time I thought it was Thad you had your eye on. I asked you a question.

Thad always said you was a tease.

That's funny.

I'd have thought he'd have said I always come through.

Crazy woman, you shot me.

I know. Rachel. It's all right, Lou. I know what I'm doing.

I want to bleed to death. Stop whining, Ethan.

I've seen mosquitoes draw more blood.

Will you listen to me?

Unless you want to join the ladies' social, I suggest you tell me where

Dennis is.

All right.

All right.

You Dennis Browning?

I'm sorry, we're not open yet. I got a package here for you. Looks kind of

important.

Lou? Rachel, what are you doing here? I want you to sign this thing.

It's a statement saying that I shot Tom after Thad killed Henry. I can't do

that. I can't betray my family. It's true, ain't it?

Well, of course it is, but I... What? If you don't sign, we'll go after your

family.

Rachel, you gotta get out of here.

Thad and Paul will be back any minute. Good.

They can sign, too.

Rachel, please.

You know I tried to stop him.

I never had anything against you and Henry. I know, Dennis, but you didn't

stop him, did you? How could I?

Someone's coming.

Rachel. It's important we get it.

How you doing? Morning, Paul.

Bad.

What's wrong, Dennis?

Nothing.

Don't do it!

Rachel. Move your hand away from that gun.

I don't know how you got here, but you'll never get away with this. Maybe

not, but I ain't got nothing to lose now, do I?

And as soon as Dennis signs that statement... What statement?

What are you talking about?

The one that says she shot your brother in self-defense after you murdered Henry

Dunn. I didn't say anything, Thad, I swear.

It's all right, Dennis, it's all right. I believe you, I really do.

Now just rip it up.

No. Hey, blood is thicker than water, lady.

You ought to know that.

And that statement will not stand up in court.

Dennis, listen to me.

Dennis,

tear it up for me.

Come on. They won't shoot.

Rip it up.

Come on.

Come on, Dennis.

Tear it.

Rachel, look out! It's Ethan! No!

It's over, son.

It's over.

I am therefore pleased to inform you that all charges against you

have been dropped.

Amen. Furthermore,

Based on the sworn deposition of Dennis Edward Browning, Thad and Angus Browning

and Jack McClellan, former sheriff of Blue Creek, have been indicted on

charges of land fraud, extortion, etc., etc., Corliss T. Phelan, territorial

governor.

Uh, Rachel, there's one thing that letter don't touch on.

Now that you're a free woman, we was, uh... Well... We're just all wondering,

uh, what are you gonna do?

What are you all looking at?

I'm going back to the house. I've got a stew on.

You do like my cooking, don't you?

Good.

It's settled, then.

Rachel?

There's something I've been meaning to tell you, and I want you to know that

I'm sorry.

for the way that I, uh... Well, you know.

Billy, I don't have the slightest idea what you're talking about.

I'm sorry for the way that I was thinking about you before.

Oh.

Don't worry about that.

As long as I'm treated with dignity and respect, you can think.

Anything you want.

If you'll excuse me.

Now, that's one hell of a woman.

She ain't the only one.

Now, what you boys smiling at?

Station's a mess. Go on, get out of here.

We're almost there.

Looks like I got you now.

Well, you think so?

Yeah. Well, go ahead. Take your best shot.

Hey, hold on a minute. How'd you do that? Wanna play another?

No, I think you've learned enough for today

There's nothing like a nice peaceful

Saturday afternoon

Teeth

spoon

Waco, Texas, summer of 42.

You left a piece of lead in me to kind of put a little crimp in my social life.

Thought I'd come back and return the favor.

Come on, Hunter!

I know you're in there.

Want you to meet my dog, Villa.

I told him all about you.

How I'm gonna tear your heart out. Give it to him for lunch.

Smoke your liver, give it to him for dinner, maybe save the bones.

Or a treat.

What do you say, Spoono?

Feel like lunch?

What you waiting for?

Hope it ain't your replacement.

I ran into him a ways back.

Seems like he's giving up marshalling, taking up fertilizing.

What you doing in there?

Hiding under the mattress like a cocky roach?

Come on out!

Real sorry about your social life, buzzard.

Oh, that's okay, Hunter.

I found something else just as satisfying.

Target practice.

And you're dead.

Lunch is canceled. Get out.

Do me a favor, will you?

Get the undertaker.

Another notch.

Another ghost.

What about the others, Teaspoon?

Yeah, I suppose.

Until we're notches on somebody else's gun.

Thank you.