Original subtitles

Here you go. Thank you.

Oh, that was wonderful.

What a beautiful day

for a ride.

Our last ride.

At least we got to fit one in

before I go.

But I don't want you to go.

It's only for the summer.

That's a long time, Mom.

Erin...

- You know your dad - doesn't want you

To call me that anymore.

I don't care what Dad says.

- And you always will be. - You're my mom,

Are divorced now and...

But your dad and I

he's seeing someone new.

Yeah, Bethany. I hate her.

- You don't know her. - That's because

- Your dad and I thought - Which is why

Was the perfect opportunity

that my summer vacation

to spend time together,

for you and Bethany

without me around

as a distraction.

- Have to go so far? - But why do you

Is a magical place.

Because Parable

the last time I there.

I was your age

- But what if it's, like, - totally changed

And it's really horrible now?

Well, I guess I'll find out.

Can I come visit?

That's up to your father.

But we'll stay in touch, okay?

Constantly.

I'm gonna miss you so much.

Me too, sweetheart.

Me too. Come here.

♪ Blue skies overhead ♪

♪ Well, am I dreaming? ♪

♪ Is this really it? ♪

♪ So down the road we go ♪

Maybe take it real slow ♪

♪ Maybe take it fast

And shakes the wind ♪

♪ Life turns

♪ It's a real love, it feels ♪

Down the road we go ♪

♪ On four wheels

♪ Yeah ♪

♪ Down the road we go ♪

Ma'am?

- I wouldn't do that - if I were you.

- Well, leave your purse there - Do what?

And turn your back on it.

- Begging someone to take it. - You're practically

In Parable?

Isn't immune to crime.

Even Parable

Well, I guess you would know.

Thanks for the tip.

You too.

Have a nice day, ma'am.

Hi!

Hi.

Oh, Tara. Please.

Ms. Kendall?

- Nice to meet you. - Joanna Barlow.

Thank you.

Welcome to Parable.

- The first-impression department? - So how are we doing in

Oh, so far, so good.

Give you the grand tour.

Come on, let me

- Can I help you with your bags? - Oh, no, no. I'll get...

I'll get them later.

Okay.

Watch your step here.

Well, this is it.

- Dad's a stickler - for authentic.

Read, "fusty and musty."

to modernize the place.

Mom wanted

He grumbled a bit, but secretly,

I know he likes it.

I bet.

They retired to Florida

a couple of years ago

and transferred the title

to me and my husband,

but we have a bigger working

ranch, and we're happy there.

We should probably

sell this place,

sentimental value.

But, you know,

Wow. What a beautiful view.

Brought you here? The view?

Mm. Is that what

"off the beaten track,"

Because if you Google

a picture of Parable.

There is bound to be

- I came here for a few weeks - as a girl.

Summer camp at the dude ranch.

- Whisper Creek? - Yeah! Yeah.

I looked it up online. I know

it's no longer in operation.

No, not anymore.

That's too bad.

Some of the happiest days

of my life.

And I could really use

some happy right now.

You know, bad divorce.

- Ah. - Yeah.

I got it.

What is that sound?

Oh, let me show you.

- They're overflow - from the ranch.

We've been roosting them here.

I'll come by tomorrow

to collect them.

How fun.

Chickens? Fun?

I'll take care of them.

Yeah! Leave 'em here!

Uh, chickens are a lot of work.

I'm not afraid of work.

Okay, if you want.

Come by to get you up to speed.

I'll have my son, Dawson,

He's an expert.

Okay. Great.

- Good to see ya. - All right.

- Hey. Don't tell me - you brought me lunch.

- 'Cause I didn't. - I won't,

To what do I owe the pleasure?

- I just thought - I'd stop by and say hi.

Uh-huh.

Uh, okay. You got me.

It was all Kendra's idea.

That sounds like it.

Yep.

- You remember her cousin, Julie, - from Billings?

Got married last summer, right?

Yeah. Sure.

Uh, she called that off,

actually.

Oh. Well...

I'm sorry to hear that.

Anyway, she's gonna be

visiting this weekend.

To come over for a barbecue.

I thought you might want

- to set me up, are ya? - You're not trying

Absolutely.

- You wouldn't do that. - I really wish

You told me you were ready

to start dating again.

No, that's not what I said.

I said I'm ready to start

thinking about dating again.

There's a big difference!

Julie's a fun girl.

A fun girl. She's also young.

Yeah, I'm sure she's

She's never been a mom.

I got the boys.

And the evidence would suggest

that she's marriage-shy.

- Boone, I'm not talking - about marriage.

I'm talking about a barbecue.

Look, Hutch.

I appreciate it,

I really do,

- walk through that door, - but if I'm gonna

It's gotta feel right going in.

That's all there is to it.

What you had with Corrie

was really special.

You make a lousy good ol' boy,

you know that?

Ah...

Look who's talking!

Love ya anyway. Take care.

♪ Headed down south ♪

But the stars above ♪

♪ With nothin'

I can't get through... ♪

♪ This lonely night

Bingo.

You are a genius, Tara Kendall.

Oh! Ow!

Or not.

[FAINT VOICES CARRYING

Oh, that's a winner.

- All right, boys. - BOONE:

Time for dinner.

Okay? Let's go. Come on.

Squeezing the gloves, right?

That's good.

So, what'd you guys get up to

at day camp today?

Played baseball.

With girls. Boring.

- Girls? What have you got - against girls?

- A dozen campers, Fletcher. - There's only like

- If they don't team us up - with the girls,

- We can't play baseball - or anything.

- What? - We don't need to play baseball.

- Who are you and what - have you done with my son?

My kid loves baseball.

- Nicole tagged him out - at home today.

- Ahh. - I was safe!

Her mitt never touched me.

It would've been icky!

And if it had,

tell you something, young man.

"Icky"? Let me

you are going to like girls.

One of these days,

No, I won't.

- Uh-huh. - Mom was a girl, you know.

She was... a mom.

No, she wasn't.

- You know what I miss about Mom? - Mm.

What's that, bud?

Her spaghetti sauce.

You don't like my sauce?

What? Are you saying

It's the same recipe!

Mom's was better.

It doesn't taste the same.

Well, how's it supposed

to taste?

More like Mom's.

I don't know,

May I be excused?

Yeah. Yeah, sure, Fletch.

Go ahead.

Any idea what's eating

your little brother?

Oh, you know.

Right.

When we talk about Mom.

He doesn't like it

that she's gone and all,

I mean, it's sad

but, like...

- to talk about her still. - We should be able

Yeah, I agree. Absolutely.

We should be able

to talk about her.

But here's the thing, Griff.

Ahem. You're the older brother.

Fletch is always gonna be

playing catch-up,

so I think we just have to...

- We have to be patient with him, - that's all.

Okay. I will.

- I'm gonna go check - on your brother.

You finish up and then

clear the table, okay?

- Thattaboy. - Okay.

Oh, yeah, and this time,

when you do the dishes,

in the dishwasher.

Put the dishes

Uh, ground-up eggshells.

Spinach, cabbage,

Wait, eggshells?

A little cannibalistic?

Isn't that

Not for the chickens,

I guess.

- A special batch for them - Uh, we'll be mixing up

I could bring you some.

Later in the week.

Yeah, that would be great,

thanks.

So, um, are we raising them

to be eaten?

We usually just keep 'em

for the eggs.

They're gonna lay a lot of 'em.

Okay, well, I will too, then.

The local supply store will

buy the extras off of you.

Yourself a good pair of gloves,

While you're there, I'd get

'cause this breed...

they like to bite.

Oh. Good to know.

- You could use some help. - You look like

Thanks. I-I could.

Um, I am looking

for a pair of work gloves,

and I don't know what kind to...

Are you Casey Elfman?

I'm sorry. Are you...

My clever disguise

fails again.

I'm sure you hear this a lot,

but I am a huge fan.

Never hear it enough.

Well, I can

doing in these work gloves?

Now, what are you gonna be

Warding off chicken bites.

Ah!

Follow me.

Hey, Leonard.

Hey!

You got a new customer here.

- Of those heavy-duty, - Snag her a pair

Lifetime-guarantee work gloves.

You got it.

So you live here?

When I'm not on the road,

Parable's my safe haven.

Yeah. That "safe haven" being

a thousand-acre ranch.

- A private runway for her jet. - She even has

So I can get here quicker

and stay longer.

And we wouldn't want it

any other way.

- Aw. - She's done us proud.

- I'm Tara, Tara Kendall, - by the way.

I'm spending the summer here.

Nice to meet you, Tara.

- Thanks. - Yeah, welcome to Parable.

- Now, you take good care of her - now, Leonard, d'you hear?

Okay. See you later.

I'll do my darnedest.

Bye.

Oh, wow!

It's pretty cool, right?

So cool!

Okay, okay!

Okay, you guys.

Sorry I'm late.

- There you go. - There you go.

Ow!

- No! No-no-no-no! - No-no-no-no!

No, no. Get back here!

Oh, no-no-no-no-no! No!

Come on. Get back here.

Come on, let's go see

your friends. Come on.

No. No. No, no, no.

No, no.

- Go this way. Go this way. - Come on.

Whoa! Almost. All right.

No, no, no, no, no,

no, no, no. Come on.

Not underneath the truck!

Okay. All right.

Come on.

Tch-tch-tch-tch.

You can do it!

- She looks pretty comfortable - under there, huh?

Oh! I'm... I'm sorry, I...

No problem. No worries.

She can't go anywhere.

So, you, uh... You must be

renting Joanna's place?

Yes. For the summer.

Do you know the Barlows?

- Oh, yeah, yeah, - you could say that.

Everybody knows everybody.

This is Parable, ma'am.

Well, then it's not "ma'am,"

it's Tara. Tara Kendall.

Tara. Nice to meet you.

I'm Boone Taylor.

This is my place.

I know you from somewhere?

Why do I feel like

- Yes, I remember. - The gas station, the other day.

Uh, red convertible,

New York plates?

You will be pleased to know

with my purse unsnatched.

That I escaped

Because if it had been snatched,

Oh, I am pleased, yeah.

- A lot of extra work for me. - It'd make

I'd have to hunt the guy down,

bring him to justice...

all the paperwork.

And just imagine

Oh, you don't like your job?

I like fishing better.

Mm.

Ooh!

What happened to your hand?

Oh, uh, chicken bit me.

Yeah, you need gloves

with that breed.

Yeah, I forgot to put them on.

Still getting the hang

of poultry management.

Why don't you get the Barlows

to take them off your hands?

I am in the country

for the summer,

- and I'm gonna do - country things.

Okay, well, let's, uh,

let's see if we can

get this chicken.

Come here. Where'd you go?

There we go!

Get this bad boy home safe?

Now, you think you can

- I will give it - the old college try.

- The important part here - All right,

And hold it tight enough

is to try

so it can't fly away,

that you smother it.

But not so tight

Hey...

There you go! Perfect.

For saving the day.

Well, thank you

It's fine. Of course.

Give me your e-mail.

Oh, uh, you should

- My e-mail? - Yeah, then I'll give you mine

And my cell phone number.

- I think folks around here - ought to have a way

- To get ahold of one another. - Of course. Uh...

Mine is tkendall@nyftu.org.

I don't know that one.

"NYFTU..."

Federated Teachers' Union."

Uh, "New York

So you're a teacher!

Oh, that's would explain

the summer rental.

- Well, excellent detective work, - sheriff.

- Well, I've been known to summon - the chops from time to time.

- As long as it doesn't interfere - with your fishing?

- All right, well, - we'll be on our way.

- Thanks again. - Okay.

- Bye. Good luck. - Bye.

Hi, buddy.

Hey, you.

Joanna!

- How's everything going? - Hey.

Well, I figured out

how the gas works,

for The New York Times

I've stopped looking

- on the front porch - every morning,

- Bitten me in days, - a chicken hasn't

Although, I have been tempted

to bite a few of them.

Well, if anything comes up

that needs tending,

you let me know.

I love to ride and...

Are there stables in the area

that I could rent a horse?

Uh, not that I know of,

- but you're more than welcome - to come to the ranch

- Oh, I wouldn't want to impose. - And ride one of ours.

Please, it would not be

an imposition at all.

Boone Taylor has horses,

Although, you know,

- right next door to you. - And he lives

I've seen his horses.

Oh, yeah,

Do you think he'd rent me one?

Not in a million years!

But he'd let you ride one.

You should get to know him.

He's a nice guy.

Oh, we've met.

Ask you something.

Um, but let me

I've seen two boys...

Oh. Yeah, Griffin and Fletcher.

But no mom. Is...

Is he divorced?

- Three years now. - He's widowed.

Oh, that's awful.

- Was pretty wonderful. - Yeah. Corrie

We all loved her.

Well, I should go.

- It was really good to see you. - You too.

Doing anything Friday night,

Hey! If you're not

I recommend you get yourself

to the Parable Saloon.

Casey Elfman is working

How come?

- For her next album. - On material

I'm not missing that.

Wow, uh, yeah,

- Okay, we'll see you there. - Good!

- Bye. - Thanks! Bye.

Erin! Hi.

Hi, Tara.

See? I'm trying.

What's up?

And I was thinking about you.

I just came in from a ride

How are you?

Not great.

What's going on?

Dad wants to send me to camp.

Oh, that could be fun.

It's in Maine.

For six weeks.

Oh.

Of you going away

The whole point

is for me to spend time

with Dad and Bethany,

- but now they want - to get rid of me.

I'm sure that's not true.

Yes, it is.

Can you please talk to him?

Erin...

Please?

No. I can't.

- These things out on your own. - You guys have to work

- I'll be miserable - in Maine.

That you don't want to.

Then tell your dad

If Bethany becomes my new mom,

I'm going to die.

No, you won't. You'll be fine.

I promise you.

I just miss you so much.

I miss you too.

I should probably go.

- The new nanny's probably coming - to pick me up.

Okay, I'll talk to you later.

Okay. Bye.

Bye-bye, sweetheart.

Hello?

Boone? It's Tara.

There's someone in my house.

Okay, well, uh, go outside.

I'll be right there.

You all right?

Yeah, I am. He's inside.

- You saw him? - No, I could hear him.

Okay, you stay right here.

I think he's in the kitchen.

Okay. Be careful!

Yes.

It's Hiram.

Who's Hiram?

I'm goin' in.

Okay. Shh! Quiet.

Be careful!

Well, that should do it.

Shooed him out the back door.

What? You didn't arrest him?

I was going to, but...

so it'd be weird.

He's a raccoon,

Tiny handcuffs.

Oh, come on!

Should we go take a look?

Yes.

I thought it was funny.

Come on!

- He hasn't learned - Well, at least

- The refrigerator yet. - How to open

He does this a lot?

Eh, whenever opportunity

presents itself.

The, uh... The latch on

the window that he came through

must be broken.

I can't believe

I was so scared of a raccoon.

- Oh, I wouldn't be embarrassed - about that.

- If I was in New York - I'll bet you

- Weird noises like that, - and heard a bunch of

I'd be just as rattled.

Back there, in New York,

I am universally acknowledged

for my savvy and competence.

Here... not so much.

Ah, you'll get the hang of it.

Thank you for saving the day.

Again.

Apparently, your new job

is to run interference

and Parable's animal kingdom.

With me

Don't worry about it.

It's my pleasure.

Ah, what do you say we start

cleaning up this mess?

Oh, no, no, no, no. You should

get back to your boys.

You sure?

Yeah. Yeah, I got this.

Let me walk you out.

I won't argue with you.

All right.

Hey!

Dad, where were you?

There was

an emergency next door.

What are you guys doing up?

One of his nightmares.

Fletcher had

Oh, buddy.

Come here.

Ohh...

- It's like picking up - a baby rhino now.

You're getting so big.

I made him warm milk

like you do, Dad.

In the world, hmm?

Oh. Best brother

Listen, Fletch.

Everybody has nightmares.

Do you?

Yes! Of course I do.

Just part of life, you know?

Yeah. It's just...

But here's the thing

that you have to remember

about nightmares,

really important, okay?

And this is

You always wake up.

Everything's gonna be okay.

And when you do,

And your brother and I

will always be there

that everything is okay.

To make sure

- Yeah. - Yeah?

You got it? Now, it's late.

Get to bed, okay?

You guys got to

Off you go! Boom.

Good night!

Good night.

Wow.

Yeah. They... They eat it up.

They really like that stuff.

Pun intended.

What?

Never mind. Um, ahem.

- A secret ingredient? - So is there

Um, I use peanut butter.

Uh, yeah.

- Get out of here! - Really?

The country kind.

No, seriously.

How are you liking it?

Dickens.

Not so much. It's on my summer

reading list for school.

Well, what do you like to read?

Probably comics.

Hey, have you had breakfast?

I could eat.

Come on.

I bet it was your grandfather's.

Found this on the bookshelf.

You should give it a try.

- I don't think - that's on my reading list.

I'm sure it's not!

Kind of looks like Montana.

It's a Western.

Cowboys, shoot-'em-ups.

It's a whole genre.

They can be a lot of fun.

More eggs?

Oh, yes, please.

Thank you.

I'll return it when I'm done.

Thanks again for the book.

Has a whole collection of those,

Oh, no rush. Your grandfather

if you want to read more.

Oh, cool!

- Hey, Dawson. - Hey, guys!

Hey. How you doin', bud?

Good. How are you guys?

- Good to see you. - Good.

- Good morning, Tara. - Good morning, Boone.

Uh, I would like

to introduce you

- to Fletcher and Griffin. - Boys, this is Tara.

- Ma'am. - Pleasure to meet you, boys.

- Uh, a little something came up - this morning,

- And I was hoping that maybe - I could ask a favor.

- I have a court appearance - Of course.

In Missoula today.

Did the lawman break the law?

Who had one too many

No. But a fella

- and took his truck - for a spin did.

Well, they up and canceled

How can I help?

And I really didn't want

day camp today,

- to leave the boys at home - by themselves.

- We'll be fine, Dad! - Zip it.

I would be delighted

to have some company.

I've made a fresh pitcher

of lemonade.

- I don't like lemonade. - It's too sweet.

Because it's just sweet enough.

Well, you'll like mine, then,

Well, there you go.

- All right, you two. - You behave.

Thank you. Good luck!

Come on, boys.

- What do you want to do? - All right.

Play cards?

Cards? All right.

Sure.

Can I have some more?

I'm glad you like it.

Not too sweet?

No. It's good.

Do you have any threes?

Ah, let's see.

Yes.

I win.

Again?

- Why you taught me this game. - Okay, now I know

Our mom taught it to us.

I wish I had the chance

to play it with her.

She would've beat you.

Every time.

I'm sure she would have.

You must miss her.

I do. All the time.

But "she loved us very much,

and she wouldn't have left us

for anything in the world

if she could've helped it."

My dad told us that.

I'm sure she wouldn't have.

We're doing just fine.

Not every family has a mom,

you know.

We're not that unusual.

That's true.

I still miss her.

Of course you do.

- Another game? - Sure.

Not playing for money.

But I am still

- Hey, boys. - Hey, Dad.

House is still standing.

That's a good sign.

Race ya.

Whoa, whoa, whoa! Boys!

What do you say?

- Thank you, ma'am! - Thanks, Tara.

Anytime!

Yeah. I think so.

They're good boys.

They act like tough guys,

a couple of softies at heart.

But they're really

- I guess they take after - their mother.

So was justice served

in Missoula?

Gotta wait for the jury

to weigh in,

but I did my part.

But now...

that broken window latch.

I'm gonna fix

Oh, I know I don't,

You don't have to do that.

But can't Hiram or his friends

waking you up. I need my sleep.

- It'll just take a minute. - Don't worry,

But I'm thinking that maybe...

Yeah. Yeah, it's gonna cost you.

- Yeah, I wanna see how unsweet - Oh?

That lemonade really is.

Oh, really?

- Yeah. - Yeah? All right.

Well, um, right this way.

Great. So, really, the kids...

The kids were behaved?

Is what I'm talkin' about.

Now, that

- Too much sugar's - a deal-breaker.

Amen to that!

Ooh, that's good.

About your wife,

Joanna told me

and the boys and I talked

about it a bit today.

I'm so sorry.

Thank you.

That must have been hard.

Yeah.

Yeah, it was.

It's been a while and, um...

But, you know,

Well, things are starting

to get a little bit better.

Anyway, how about you?

You, uh, ever been married?

Yeah.

Ah.

Um, divorced now.

It got pretty ugly.

Now that sounds hard.

It's pretty complicated with...

With me and James.

That's my ex.

We share a daughter together,

it...

- His daughter, technically, - from...

From a previous marriage,

but she was so little

when her mom died,

She doesn't remember.

She doesn't...

I'm the only mother

she's ever known.

- It's gonna be hard - to be that mom

Now that you're divorced.

Yeah.

That's what hurts the most.

I have a question, Boone.

Hmm?

Those beautiful horses

of yours...

I love to ride,

and, um, well,

I was wondering if, um,

If you would consider renting me

one from time to time?

No. No. Not in a million years.

I don't rent horses.

Oh, I'm sorry, I didn't...

But if you wanna take one

for a ride sometime, come on by.

Okay, it wasn't that funny.

That you would say that.

Joanna told me

Well, so much

for the man of mystery, huh?

Thank you for watching the boys.

For fixing the latch.

Well, thank you

To protect and serve, ma'am.

It's the lawman's code.

Oh!

To the saloon on Friday night.

You should get yourself

Oh, I know. Casey Elfman.

- Ah. - Joanna told me.

- Okay. - Yeah.

See you there.

- Okay. - See you there.

Hey! You made it!

Missed this for the world.

Oh, I wouldn't have

- Hey, Tara. How you doing? - Boone.

This is Tara Kendall.

Everyone...

- She's renting Mom and Dad's - place for the summer.

- Hi. - Hi.

I'm shackled to this one.

Slade Barlow.

Every day of his life for it.

And grateful

Hutch Carmody.

My wife, Kendra.

Ahh. This is stunning.

- Nice to meet you all. - Thank you.

- I didn't miss anything, - did I?

No. In fact, just, uh...

Just in time.

Here she comes.

Howdy, neighbors!

Hey! Thanks for comin' out.

- Some new songs for you tonight, - I'm gonna sing

- But first, I'm gonna - butter you up

With some oldies-but-goodies.

[BAND STARTS PLAYING

♪ Ooh, yeah ♪

♪ Feeling VIP ♪

♪ About to swim in the sea ♪

♪ Of smooth bourbon chasers

And the bar-stool queens ♪

♪ I got no stress ♪

♪ In my Saturday dress ♪

- 'Cause I'm here to impress... ♪ - ♪ Mrs. Sippy Struttin'

- You want to dance? - You wanna...

Not my strong suit.

Oh, dancing's

With lipstick and lace... ♪

♪ Red-rope velvet

Tell you what.

Why don't we just go out there

- each other's toes, then? - And stomp all over

Come on! It'll be fun!

♪ See me rollin' ♪

♪ See me strollin' ♪

♪ I'm makin' waves ♪

♪ Ooh, I'm makin' waves ♪

♪ Catwalkin' ♪

♪ Fast-talkin' ♪

♪ No holdin' back ♪

♪ That's my destiny calling ♪

In the new Wild West ♪

♪ The sun never sets

♪ Yeah, I'm knee deep in neon

And I got no regrets ♪

I step on the scene ♪

♪ And as soon as

♪ I'm livin' red-rope velvet

With lipstick and lace ♪

♪ Just a millennial girl

In a brand-new age... ♪

Here's a new one for you,

Okay, lovebirds,

a straight-from-the-heart

- don't-you-ever-let-go-of-me - song.

♪ Ooh ♪

♪ Ooh, yeah ♪

♪ We used to sit on the porch

With your arms around me... ♪

I'm gonna sit this one out.

I think, um,

Sure.

Of course. Um...

- I was just gonna go get a beer. - Do you want anything?

I'm good. Thanks.

- Yeah. Sure. - You sure?

All right.

♪ You're sleeping on the couch

Like we're broken up ♪

♪ It's getting tough ♪

♪ Are you giving up? ♪

♪ Cryin' myself to sleep

At night ♪

♪ Wondering if I'm good enough ♪

♪ What if I run ♪

♪ What if I stay? ♪

♪ What if we take the time

To work it out ♪

♪ And not let it slip away? ♪

♪ What if I try ♪

♪ And what if it hurts? ♪

♪ What if we lay it on the line

This time ♪

♪ Ain't that what we deserve? ♪

♪ What if I ♪

♪ Walk away? ♪

♪ What if I stay? ♪

So, I, uh... I checked

the forecast tomorrow.

It's supposed to be pretty nice,

- if you're still interested - in ridin'.

I would love to.

- Really? - Yeah.

Okay, great.

Um, 9 in the morning?

Sure. Yeah.

Perfect. See you then.

- Night, everybody. - Good night.

See ya, Boone.

Babe, Dawson's gonna worry

if we stay out past midnight.

I will bring some of Dawson's

magic chicken feed tomorrow,

- Oh, yeah, that'd be wonderful. - If that's okay?

Okay. Bye.

Thank you. Bye!

- Yeah? - Hey, babe?

- Why don't you just, - uh, go ahead

And I will meet up with you

in just a sec?

Okay.

- Good night. - Good night.

Well?

Uh, "well" what?

You and Boone.

There's no "me and Boone."

Me and Boone?

Well, it looks like

there could be.

Because we danced?

I have not seen Boone dance

with anyone in a long while.

I just got out of

a terrible divorce

- a year ago, Kendra. - A little over

- To get involved with anyone. - I'm not looking

- Have to be a "forever" thing, - This does not

Especially seeing as you're

only here until September.

To unclutter my life.

I came to Parable

is a romantic complication.

The last thing I need

All right, fine.

Fair enough.

It's none of my darn business!

But thanks for not saying

- It was really great meeting you. - You too.

Okay, bye.

Morning, boys.

Hi, Tara.

- Hey. - Hey there.

You get your choice,

So this morning,

but I gotta be honest,

I gotta warn ya,

he's a little ornery.

Bert...

- And Ernie here, - he's even worse.

Hmm.

You don't scare me, Ernie...

Aha!

- And I have a soft spot - for gingers.

Well, then, Ernie it is.

- Uh, any good places - to ride?

- Yeah, there's a good trail - behind the house,

- Winds down to the river, - it's a nice run.

Oh, excellent.

Whoa. Uh...

Any, uh, signposts

I should look for along the way?

Well, heh-heh.

I'm definitely going with you,

- and I can ride that run - in my sleep.

- I'm an experienced rider, - Boone.

Oh, no, no. It's not for you.

I don't need a wrangler.

No, it's for Bert.

- Yeah, if Ernie takes off - without him,

- He's gonna get all jealous. - We can't have that.

Oh, yeah. Right, boys?

Seriously?

- We always ride 'em together. - True, Tara!

Always ride 'em together.

Well, you better keep up,

tsk-tsk...

- 'cause, uh, - Whoa!

I don't like being slowed down.

- That's right. - Oh, is that right?

I'll do my best!

All right. Keep up!

Let's go.

Wow. She can really ride.

She sure can.

This is so beautiful.

Yeah, I never do

get tired of it.

- the first day I was here, - You know,

If I'd come for the views.

Joanna asked me if...

In a way, I did.

They were here to be seen?

How did you know

- Well, I came here - to Whisper Creek

- For a few weeks - when I was 12.

Ah...

Those weeks...

I've carried them with me.

When I closed my eyes,

I would...

I would see this place.

Through a lot of rough times.

You know, it carried me

- what you're talking about. - Yeah, I know

It just gets in your blood.

This place, this land,

Now, I don't know about you,

but riding makes me hungry.

- Oh, yeah, me too. - Oh!

I'm so happy you said that.

No, you didn't!

Oh, yes, I did.

Thank you so much

for today.

Oh, my gosh, I just...

I love to ride. I...

You can tell.

As anyone I've ever seen.

You sit a horse as well

Well, I might be useless

- Around chickens or raccoons, - but I...

- I have been riding - most of my life.

Well, since I came here

as a little girl.

Those first couple of rides,

there's nothing quite like it.

Nope.

No, there surely isn't.

Listen, um...

tell me.

How do you feel about fish?

- No, no, no. - I love seafood.

Not eatin' 'em...

catchin' 'em.

I don't know, I've never tried.

Oh, uh, well, I...

I was gonna go tomorrow.

Show you how to do it?

You could come,

Sure. I... I could do that.

But I refuse to touch worms.

Um, oh,

Pathetic city girl.

I'll walk you out of here.

Come on,

Hey!

Hey! I brought some feed.

Thanks.

So? How was the ride?

It was pretty great.

Oh, right. Bert and Ernie.

Boone rode with me.

- They do not like - to be separated.

No, they don't.

You know what he did

that was so sweet?

A lunch that he'd made.

He brought along

Oh. He is a thoughtful guy.

Yeah, and the other day, he...

Without me even asking.

He fixed that window

- You know, it has been - a long time

Nice things for me.

Since a man's done

You're starting

to fall for him.

I-I could. I could.

I really could.

But... I can't.

Why not?

Uh, because I'm...

I'm here to regroup.

T-To heal.

- He can help you do that. - Well, maybe

I need to do it on my own.

- Well, it's going to be hard - to avoid him,

- Him living right next door - to you and all.

"I mean" what?

I know! I mean...

I... I...

He asked me to go fishing

with him tomorrow,

Is that right?

And I said yes.

Why did I do that?

I know I should keep him

at an arm's length.

Well, it sounds to me

I know I should.

Like you are not at all sure

about what it is you know,

or what you want.

No. I'm not.

I'm not sure at all.

To this fishing thing, is there?

Not a whole lot

you haven't caught anything yet.

Oh, that's only because

Most days?

Do you catch a lot?

Nothing at all.

- But I'm not doing this - for the fish.

For me, this is...

This is meditation.

Mm. Yeah, I can see that.

Yeah.

Tell me about Corrie.

What was she like?

My wife...

was so full of life.

She really was.

She just lit up.

Every single day,

she just lit up.

We were partners.

Right from the get-go.

Best friends,

That's the relationship

I was hoping...

Wanted...

Expected to have with James.

No matter how much I gave,

I got next to nothing

in return.

It sounds like you're blaming

yourself for the divorce.

It's hard not to.

Well, sometimes,

But, no, I don't.

Good. You shouldn't.

You have a strange effect

on me, Boone Taylor.

Do I? "Strange," huh?

Mm-hm.

"Strange" good?

Well, when you're interested

in a man,

you probably shouldn't

talk to him

about your failed marriage,

yet here I am.

I'm... I'm sorry, you lost me

"interested in a man."

when you said

Are you?

I am.

- Ooh, ooh, ooh! - Oh!

- You got one, you got one. - You got one!

- There you go. Pull it in, - pull it in. That's it.

You gotta hold on to the rod.

You gotta reel it in!

- Just reel it in. Pull it in. - No, you're doing great!

I gotta get the net!

Bring him in, bring him in!

Got it!

- There you go! - Whoa, look at that!

Look at that!

- You caught your first fish! - All right!

Congratulations.

That was fantastic.

Hey!

There you guys are.

- Are we going to the movies - or what?

- Your girlfriend now, Dad? - Is Tara

- Dad doesn't need a girlfriend. - What?

You drank lemonade on her porch

What are we talking about?

- And now you're riding - horses together.

Well...

Well, she's not my girlfriend.

It's okay if she is.

No, it's not.

Hey.

We are friends.

That is all.

Now, can we go to the movies?

- Yeah. - Thank you.

Huh? I've been looking

for you guys forever.

Hello, James.

Tara, hey!

- Great to hear your voice. - How are you?

I'm fine.

Uh, why are you calling?

Well, it's... It's Erin.

- Not really. - Is everything okay?

- The fourth nanny in three weeks, - She just chased off

And now the agency is refusing

to send anyone else.

Have a nanny. She's almost 13.

Well, she's a little old to

Yeah, I know. It's...

It's not just that.

- Erin's being just awful to her. - It's Bethany.

- With me out of the picture, - I thought,

Yeah, that's what I was hoping,

this was their time to bond.

- Working out that way. - But it's not exactly

James, you want something.

- You wouldn't be calling - if you didn't,

Erin and Bethany, they need...

so just tell me what it is.

Beth and I need time together,

a break from each other, and

- just the two of us, - without, you know...

- Getting underfoot? I get it. - Without your daughter

- You wanted to send her to camp. - And that's why

You know about that?

Oh! You...

Erin and I may not be able

to see each other, James,

but we still talk.

- Okay! There you go. - Of course you do.

I was thinking that you might

enjoy a visit from her.

It was her idea, actually.

A couple weeks in the country,

maybe longer?

Might be good for her.

- I... I could do that. - Really?

I can get her on a plane Tuesday

or-or Wednesday, if that works?

Either works fine.

Yeah, either.

- That would be amazing. - I'll have my office

- Make all the arrangements - and send you the details.

I-I really appreciate it.

Thank you so much, Tara.

You're welcome.

Yes!

♪ Let's make a pact ♪

♪ There's no going back ♪

All this fear behind ♪

♪ We're leaving

♪ Let's make it last ♪

♪ Present, not past ♪

And we'll be fine ♪

♪ Stay right here

♪ Come on, darling ♪

And you drive you ♪

♪ I'll drive me

♪ Down this highway

We'll cruise ♪

♪ Look at all the sights

We'll see ♪

♪ We can be anything

We want to be ♪

Where we are free ♪

♪ Create a world

♪ I think we're ready ♪

That helped me with my bags,

So that man

The genuine article.

Was he a real cowboy?

Because he stepped up and helped

How do you know?

Without being asked.

So? What do you think?

It's awesome.

Oh, those are the chickens.

What's that noise?

- Their feeding time. - It's way past

They're probably suffering

from low-blood sugar.

- Mm-hm. - Seriously?

Oh. We got company.

- Hi there. - Oh, hey, guys!

The boys saw you drive up

- to come and say hi. - And they just had

Hi. I'm Fletcher.

This is Griffin.

I'm Erin.

- You're like Tara's daughter, - Dad says

But not her daughter?

Ooh...

Awkward, buddy! Sorry!

It's a long story.

Uh, kind of.

- Okay. Can I help you - with the luggage?

- Great. - Sure.

Uh, here we go.

Automatic. All right.

Oh!

- Let me help you with those. - Okay.

- They're heavy. - No, no, it's fine.

It's balanced this way.

Yeah.

These both hers?

- On staying a while. - She's planning

I hope so.

- To the convertible? - What happened

Didn't feel right anymore.

I traded it in.

Your dad's a real cowboy.

Oh, yeah. Definitely.

- Dad didn't change his mind - I'm so glad

- And make me go to camp - after all.

I'm glad too.

Hang out with Bethany.

Or make me

It know it's hard having

a new woman in your dad's life

- to get along with her, - and learning

But it will be so much better

for you if you do.

You should at least try.

I mean, just...

I guess.

Oh! Do you remember

my friend Savannah?

Yeah, of course.

Well, she got a nose stud

and it looks awesome.

Is that right?

Yeah. So...

I was thinking, while I'm here,

why don't I get one too?

My answer was "no" in New York,

and it's "no" now,

not without your dad's consent.

He didn't even want you to get

your ears pierced, remember?

Well, Dad doesn't even care

what I do anymore.

Well, I do.

Boone seems like a nice guy.

He is.

Are you guys, like, dating?

No. Not really.

Just friends.

"Not really"?

For a barbecue this weekend.

He invited us over

- some of my other new friends. - You'll get to meet

- Mm-hm. - Cool.

Too lazy to walk over here

and talk to me in person?

I'm about to turn in.

I wasn't invited.

I might do the same thing.

Yeah, I think

She's out cold.

Her head hit the pillow.

Fell asleep as soon

She traveled 2000 miles today

Well, of course she did.

- Of covered wagon. - Without benefit

Hey, what can we bring

to the barbecue?

Red cabbage coleslaw.

I make a killer

Oh, yeah. Yeah, bring that.

That sounds fantastic.

Well, um...

good night.

Good night.

Thank you.

Tara!

- Hi! - Hi.

I am still buzzing from

that show you did at the saloon.

Oh, me too.

- Now, how are things going - with your stepdaughter?

Heh, news travels fast

in a small town.

Because we're desperate for it.

We're having a great time.

With Griffin Taylor right now.

She's out riding

Oh, good for her.

Yeah.

Well, I have to admit, though,

- it's bittersweet - having her here.

- Well, she's only here - Why's that?

Because it suits my ex, James.

Ah. One of those.

- The kind of man I like to call - "Controllo."

It's always their way

or the highway.

Yeah. That would be James.

- The pants off you at first, - They can charm

- The center of the universe, - make you feel like you're

- They got you hooked... - but once

The other shoe drops.

Bam!

Hmph. Yeah. I can relate.

Problem is, those are the kind

of guys I'm attracted to.

As strong-willed as I am.

Someone who's

Mm. That is a problem.

A kind, considerate sweetheart

Still, might be nice to have

to come home to.

Who knows?

Okay, is everyone in Parable

a matchmaker?

Well, we look out for our own.

Good afternoon, ladies.

- I've got two-and-a-half dozen - for you today, Leonard.

- I'll put it on your account. - Okay.

I'll see you later, sweetie.

Okay. Try some.

And... the verdict is?

This rocks!

You make the best coleslaw...

Tara.

See? It's getting easier

to say, isn't it?

Not even a little bit.

Now let's go meet Dawson!

♪ Just one look... ♪

Nice hit, Dawson!

That's my boy.

Well, that wasn't very good.

Not very good?

It's not a boomerang.

That was pathetic!

Let's try that one more time.

- I'm gonna help you more. - Okay.

Okay, here we go.

- Get a nice, smooth stroke going. - So...

- And, at the top of the arc, - That's it.

You let it go.

Here we go...

Oh!

Oh, yes!

Yes!

Here you go, babe.

Thank you.

No problemo.

Try not to burn the next ones.

Okay, I never burn them!

He always burns them.

Made its way into Parable.

It looks like soccer's

to put a team together. No luck.

Not quite. Dawson tried

- Mm. - It's pretty hard to field

Any kind of team with a school

as small as ours.

Hm. And speaking of school,

that you have worked on my boy.

I can't believe the wonders

under the covers the other day?

You know, I caught him reading

The Count of Monte Cristo.

Uh, you got Dawson reading?

I just pointed him towards the

books I thought he might like.

Well, do you think you could

get Hutch to read next?

Oh, then she really would be

a wonder-worker.

Yeah, she would be.

You know, I thought about

being a teacher

when I was younger.

Truth is, the thought of facing

a room full of kids every day

scared the heck out of me.

- Oh, it can be daunting, - for sure,

But when it clicks...

that's the rewarding part,

and that's why I do it,

but it's the other stuff

that drives me nuts,

the endless staff meetings,

budget crunches,

school-board interference.

Oh, we don't have

any of that here.

Well, not a lot anyway.

- I basically am the school board. - Yeah.

Whoa!

- Okay, it's on! - Hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo!

- This is on. - It is on!

Yep, it is on.

- Where are you going? - BOONE:

So, Dawson wanted to know

Mom?

If I could go to the movies

with him later this week?

I don't see why not.

Can I?

- All right, okay, - I know.

Listen to me, I gotta know.

Have you asked her out yet?

Know what?

Yeah, well, we went, uh...

Went riding, went fishin',

so...

- Ladies like to be - wined and dined.

Well, sometimes, yes,

but not always.

Oh, so now you're an expert

on women?

I'm just trying to get to know

and understand this one.

Oh, boy.

You're serious about her.

I guess I am.

What you think she is

You know, she's not

at first glance.

City slicker?

No, no, she's, um...

Come on, guys.

She's got real heart, you know?

She's got grit.

And she's smart as a whip.

Man, can she ride!

To know a woman just like that.

You know, I think we used

You're right.

Corrie would've liked her

a lot.

She'd be rooting for you, pal.

Well, I think

All right, then.

You guys are too soft.

Too soft.

You should, uh...

Hey there.

- Some of these leftovers. - You should take

- I don't think the boys and I are - gonna get through all this.

Thanks.

Yeah.

I had a really nice time

today, Boone.

Yeah, I did too.

Some more food, all right?

Come on, let's get you

Ready for bed?

Yeah.

Can you brush my hair,

like you used to?

Sure.

Today was fun.

It sure was.

- You really like it here, - don't you?

I love it here.

Don't you?

I guess.

Well, what is it?

When summer's over,

- to New York, right? - You're coming back

I'm coming back.

Of course

talk you into staying?

You won't let Boone

I see the way

Boone?

You guys look at each other.

I told you, he's...

Even if he does love you?

He's just a friend.

He doesn't love me.

Well, he's never gonna love you

as much as I do.

Oh, sweetheart, you are

the heart and soul of me.

- Gonna change that. - Nothing's ever

Not Boone, not anyone.

All right? Come here.

I know you like her, Dad.

Oh, do you, now?

Well, I don't.

I like her too.

Even though she's a girl?

You like her

Moms aren't girls.

She's not our mom!

Griff. Hey.

Uh, listen, pal, finish

brushing your teeth, okay?

- Get in bed. I'll tuck you in - in a minute.

Thattaboy.

Okay.

Wanna talk about it?

Come here. Come on.

You hate the idea

of someone taking

your mom's place.

I know.

I know because I have...

for a very long time myself.

Felt that way

You see...

your mom

was so special.

She just loved us.

That's all.

She plain old loved us.

No ifs, ands, or buts.

If we were happy,

she was happy.

You didn't know this, though...

After your mom got sick,

we used to have these talks,

- just the two of us, - late at night,

After you guys went to bed.

Oh, she made me laugh,

talking about all the good times

that we'd had.

And she made me promise her

that I would always

keep this house

full of love and fun.

And she said...

"Babe...

the rest of your life

don't you spend

pining for me.

You go live your life."

Did she really say that?

She did, bud.

And she meant it too.

- What I said before. - I didn't mean

I know you do.

I do like Tara.

But you don't have to worry.

To be anybody's new mom.

She's not aiming

Not anytime soon.

I'll still never forget Mom.

Not ever.

Attaboy.

- Hey! - Whoa...

Afternoon.

Um, ahem, so...

congratulating myself

just as I was

on how on top of things

I was getting

and how I was never gonna

have to ask my neighbor

- for help for anything - ever again...

What's wrong?

A problem with my water.

Let's have a look.

Okay. Sure.

Oh!

Hey, Boone Taylor.

Abstract expressionist?

Are you a closet

- Is it that bad? Really? - BOONE:

- Ah, they look like floor plans. - TARA:

I used to love doing stuff

like this, you know?

And then bringing it to life.

Coming up with an idea

Yeah. Haven't done that

in a long time.

We should see about that water.

Okay.

Okay.

Show me.

- That was so funny. - ERIN:

Unrealistic, though.

Yeah, kind of

It was a movie.

Was the car chase.

My favorite part

Yeah. That was cool.

Yeah.

- Does Tara pick you up at? - What time

Not for a bit.

Wanna get some ice cream?

Yeah, sounds great.

Hmm.

What's the matter with it?

That's a good question.

Uh...

Hmm.

That. That is the problem.

Come on.

Wow. This is awesome.

Yeah, I think so,

but I don't really have much

to compare it to.

It's as good as anything

I've had in New York, for sure.

Wow, New York.

Just the idea of it

makes me nervous.

It's not as scary as it looks.

Born and raised.

You always lived there?

Wow. Same here.

Uh, born and raised here,

Not there.

Thanks for the clarification.

Had me confused there.

Do we fix it?

- Gonna need to be replaced. - Well, the pipe's

- I can talk to Joanna - about that.

- With some plumber's tape. - I patched it

- That ought to hold it - for a while.

To have plumber's tape?

You just happened

What kind of handyman

do you take me for?

Of course I got plumber's tape.

Will you show me how to do it?

In case it happens again?

Mm-hm. Yeah. I can do that.

Okay, we should go inside...

And, um, cool off.

I agree.

Okay, let's go.

So, uh, Boone's boys tell me

that Tara's not really your mom.

Well, she married my dad

when I was little, so...

she's more like my mom

than my stepmom.

It's... complicated.

Yeah, they told me that too.

You know, the divorce.

It's the worst.

That is so good.

Here. Wash off.

Mm.

I'll... pour you another.

Thank you.

- You don't want me to wait? - Are you sure

No. Tara's never late.

But I have chores.

Um, I'd stay,

What?

Chores. Just sounds...

Parable?

Thanks for the movie.

And the ice cream.

Yeah, of course.

Thanks for, you know,

coming along with me.

Maybe we could do it again

sometime?

Yeah, that'd be awesome.

Something about chores?

Uh, you said

Yeah! Yeah. You're right.

Chores.

I'd better get to that.

Well...

it was really nice to see you.

- Bye. - Yeah.

Bye.

You missed a spot.

Oh, you...

Oh, did I? Where?

Right... Right here.

- Yeah. - Yeah?

Is it better?

A little bit, yeah.

Listen, um...

I've been meaning to ask you...

Any more, uh...

raccoon home invasions?

Just the one.

Good.

To latch the windows.

I make sure

Well, you can never

be too careful.

Hoo...

since I've done that.

It's been a while

Yeah.

Me too.

Hmm.

Felt pretty good, though.

Mm-hm. Yes.

It did.

Oh, um...

That's... I'm supposed

to pick up Erin.

Uh, she's...

- She went to the movies - with Dawson.

Yeah. Dawson's a good kid.

Um, I guess I'll let you

get to it, then.

Yeah.

Okay. Uh...

with some more plumber's tape.

I will come by later

I'll show you how to do it.

Thanks. Yeah.

Yep.

Right. Gotta go.

Uh... See you.

Uh, Tara!

Hi, Kendra!

Hey!

Hi.

Hi!

This is fate.

- Oh? What's up? - I was just gonna call you.

Well, one of our teachers

got married in June.

Oh, that's nice.

Yeah, but now she's moving

and we have to replace her.

Are you interested?

In teaching?

Yeah.

- Here? - Yes!

Now, we can't pay as well

- as you would get paid - in New York,

But our cost of living

is so much lower

super-small class sizes,

and we have

a super-supportive school board

and you would have

who'd always have your back.

Hmm.

Did you spend on this pitch?

How much time

Oh...

- It's pretty good though, right? - It's good.

- But I have a job - back in New York

And a social life

and a lease

- that I need to be near to. - And a daughter

And endless staff meetings,

budget crunches...

painful memories.

- You're tempting me. - Oh, stop it!

Oh! I had to ask.

And I appreciate it.

Well, we appreciate you.

You know, you have made

a whole lot of friends

in a real short time.

You should know that.

Thank you, and I...

I feel the same way.

Good.

- The rest of your day. - Well, you enjoy

Thank you. You too.

Thanks. I will.

Think about it!

Hey!

Hey.

Shouldn't you be out tracking

rustlers and horse thieves?

Ah, it's a lot of paperwork.

- Anyway, it's my lunch break - Right.

And, uh, well, I really just

wanted to bring you those.

Oh, wow. Thank you.

They're beautiful.

I was just wondering that...

You know, maybe if you

weren't busy...

I mean, obviously, you're busy,

- but if you weren't busy - at some point,

Maybe you would want

to go out with me...

This is going badly!

- Way better than this. - Um, I can do

Are you... Are you asking me

out on a date?

Yes, ma'am. I am trying.

Should we really be doing this?

I don't know, I can't really

think of any reason why not.

The problem is,

I could really fall for you,

Boone.

I...

I think I already have.

To be honest,

Well, I'd be lying

if I didn't say

that was pretty wonderful

to hear.

As it is to say, I...

And as wonderful

- that I'm ready for it. - I don't know

Hmm.

Well...

I don't know.

That kiss the other day

felt pretty ready to me.

It's...

That I don't want to try,

It's not

with you.

I do.

I'm just...

I'm scared.

So am I.

I am very scared.

Look.

Why don't we just take it

one date at a time?

I could do that.

So it's a date?

It's a date.

Hot dang!

I'm glad you like the flowers.

I do.

Okay. I'll see you soon.

Okay.

Tara?

What is it, sweetheart?

What's the matter?

It's from Dad.

Oh, honey, come here.

It's gonna be okay.

Tara, hey.

You're getting married?

Yeah. I am.

It's kind of crazy, right?

Next week. It's...

This isn't right, James.

Okay, I know you're still

mourning our marriage...

No, no, no. Don't. Don't.

This isn't about us.

This is about Erin.

Oh! You...

Right. Look, I'm sorry to cut

your little visit short,

- but obviously, we're not gonna - get married without her here.

Did it occur to you,

even for a second,

that sending your daughter

an e-mail

piece of news might be...

with this monumental

insensitive?

- You know kids today. - Oh, come on,

She's really upset, James.

They never answer their phones.

- She's overreacting! That's what - 11-year-old girls do.

- Okay, you know what I mean. - She's 13.

- Are you even thinking - about her at all?

What this means to,

and for, her?

- You should've called her, - talked to her before...

- We're not doing this, okay? - Okay, we're not...

- I'm not gonna argue - with you about this.

Her on that plane, like I asked.

This is happening. So just get

My office will send

all the info.

I can't believe

he's doing this.

Look, sometimes, people get

caught up in their own lives

how their actions affect others.

And they don't think about

Not "people." Dad.

I know. He could've

handled this better.

This is just awful.

I was hoping...

Hoping what?

- That when you came back - to New York,

Dad would see you and figure

it's really you he loves.

Oh, Erin, no.

Your father and I aren't

getting back together.

But you love each other.

We did,

but things change

between people.

With your father and me.

And they did

But one thing never changed

and never will.

We both love you.

- Is for us to be a family. - All I want

Erin, we are family.

I know.

Will always be family.

You and I

Can't I stay here with you?

I really love it here.

And Bethany doesn't want me!

- Her and Dad will send me - off to boarding school.

It's not my decision to make.

I don't want Dad and Bethany

to get married!

Bethany couldn't care less

about me.

I'm just a complication.

To her,

To all of you!

Erin?

I made you something to eat.

Erin?

I'm not hungry!

Honey, are you okay?

I'm fine.

- I'll put your plate - in the fridge,

If you're hungry later.

Boone. Hi.

Making cookies for dessert

The boys talked me into

so I thought maybe you and Erin

would like the overflow.

How thoughtful.

How, um...

packing up your stuff?

You, uh...

I am so sorry, but...

I'm leaving.

What do you mean, leaving?

I'm going back to New York.

When?

- If I can get it together. - Tomorrow,

Well, when did you decide that?

I'm still deciding.

- Things are just happening - so fast.

Well, what kind of things?

Erin has to go back to New York

to face some big life changes.

- To deal with them on her own. - I don't want her

I want to be there for her.

- Were you even gonna bother - telling me?

- I was gonna tell you. - Of course

I-I haven't even told Erin yet.

I just decided.

Like I said, I...

Things are happening so fast.

You said you were scared.

I just...

- you were this scared. - I didn't think

This isn't about us, Boone.

Well, it doesn't look like

there is an "us," does it?

Don't say that.

I gotta get back to the boys.

I'll... I'll see you later.

Let's talk about this.

Boone, please.

Boone?

Rise and shine, sweetie!

Breakfast in 10!

Erin?

Erin, honey?

Erin?

Erin?

Hey. It's Erin.

Leave a message.

Erin, it's me.

Where are you?

Call me.

- Boone. - Tara.

- Morning, Tara. - Erin's gone.

- I think she ran away. - I looked everywhere,

- Picking up her phone. - And she's not

- What makes you think - she ran away?

- The stuff with her dad - last night.

She was really upset.

I checked all over,

and she's gone.

Okay, tell you what. You drive

north, I'll drive south,

and we'll find her, okay?

- All right. Come with me, buddy. - Okay.

- Have you seen Erin? - Hey, Griff,

- She's missing. - No, why?

I was just down at the docks

and the boat's not there.

Yeah, I was gonna go fishing,

The boat's not there?

Does she know how to row?

But it's gone.

No!

Okay, come on! Let's go!

Erin!

- Erin! - Erin!

Erin!

Erin! Where are you?

Erin!

Erin... Ugh!

- Need a hand? - Thank you.

- Erin! - Erin!

Erin!

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. whoa.

There's the boat.

- Tara, take the kids - down that way.

There's a safer route down.

I'm gonna go this way.

I'll meet you there, okay?

Boone?

Erin.

Mom!

There she is!

Mom!

Erin! You okay?

I think so.

You okay?

- And get you up nice and easy. - Okay. I'm gonna try

There you go. I got ya.

- To your mother, okay? - Gonna pass you up

Yeah.

Here you go, you got her?

It's okay. I got you.

Mom.

I got you. Okay?

- You all right? - Mm-hm.

Okay.

Am I gonna get arrested?

- Arrested? - TARA:

For stealing the boat.

Oh. No, of course not.

Well, I never said

I wasn't gonna arrest her.

I should arrest you

for being so irresponsible.

And what in the world

were you thinking?

The map on my phone.

Could take me far enough away

I thought the river

so Dad couldn't find me.

Please, don't be mad.

Oh, baby, I'm not mad.

I'm not mad.

I'm just so grateful

you're okay.

It's okay.

I'm so sorry.

Boone.

Thank you.

Tara.

Are you calling

James.

- Erin's travel arrangements? - To confirm

No. I'm calling to let you know

she's staying here with me.

What?

At least, for now.

Not to go back to New York

She was so determined

that she ran away this morning.

She almost drowned.

- You can't be serious. - Oh, come on,

Is in a world of pain.

Your daughter

Right now, what she needs

more than anything

- who's gonna love her, - is a parent

Catch her when she stumbles

nurture her,

from stumbling at all.

And try to keep her

Yeah, well, she's only got

one parent, Tara.

No. She has me,

- and I'm not sending her - back to you,

- That's not your choice to make. - Not in the state she's in.

You're not her mother.

Yes, I am...

in every way that counts.

She better be on that plane!

She won't be.

Your daughter back, James,

If you want

learn how to love her.

- She so desperately - wants you to.

Of course I love her.

I do love her!

She doesn't know that.

I give her everything she wants.

How could she not? I give...

Oh, James.

You're so smart, yet...

so blind.

Did she really almost drown?

Yes.

That's...

That's awful. I...

She needs some time, James.

To come and get her. I...

And I don't expect you

just let me take care of Erin.

But, for right now,

Please?

Thank you.

Okay.

No. Thank you.

And, hey...

tell Erin that I love her.

You can tell her that, James.

I will.

Bye.

Hi, Kendra?

It's Tara.

Do you have a minute?

- Hey. - Hi.

You're still here.

I am.

Uh, forgive the regift.

I meant what I said, Boone.

I'm scared to death

- a relationship again, - to get into

But not if it's with you.

If I let this pass me by,

for the rest of my life.

I'm gonna regret it

I do appreciate that,

Well, I...

but it's gonna be

awfully hard to do

2000 miles away.

I know.

A long-distance romance...

that's a...

huge complication.

It's a...

It's a pretty big one.

Which, um...

is why I'm staying.

You are?

I'm taking a job here.

Be teaching your boys.

Um, I might

Really?

They would love that.

I mean, what about Erin?

But...

- Doesn't she need you - in New York?

She's staying too.

Until James comes to his senses

that she needs him to be.

And becomes the father

What if that doesn't happen?

Then I'll be one happy mom.

Well, you're a pretty good mom.

You're a pretty good dad.

Yeah. I try.

And that's why you are.

Thank you.

You've...

restored my faith

in so many things.

Most importantly...

♪ What if I run? ♪

in this.

♪ What if I stay? ♪

- That would be about it. - Game on!

Whoa, where are you going?

Come on!

Soccer again?

- Are we gonna do this again? - Really?

- Remember what happened - Here we go!

Last time we did this,

don't you?

Huh?

Whoa, whoa, whoa.

Not so fast, cowboy.

What?

♪ What if we lay it on the line

This time ♪

♪ Ain't that what we deserve? ♪

♪ What if I ♪

♪ Walk away? ♪

Come back here.

♪ What if I stay? ♪

♪ What if I stay? ♪

Yes, ma'am.

You little runts!

Get back here,