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[intro music playing]

Hot as hell out here.

I didn't mean anything by that.

It was just an expression.

It's too late.

I can't believe he'd do something like that.

I mean, where's all the forgiveness?

He is forgiving There's a gas station around the next curve.

How do you know the--

never mind, I don't want to know.

Think he's be used to the way I am by now.

Oh.

How are you doing?

What can I do for you?

Radiator overheated.

I can see that.

It's been doing it regular?

No, everything was fine until my big mouth.

You better check the hoses and the fan belt, everything.

Set my heart free to listen for the calling and the cries.

Take me to the mountains on no thanks and no goodbyes.

Take me home.

Take me home.

Sweet water.

Sweet water.

Sweet water, take me home.

You want a soda pop, machine's inside.

This cooler's broken.

Oh, no.

I'm fine.

I'm just listening to your song.

You heard it or you're listening to it?

There's a difference, you know.

And people hear all kinds of things.

You only listen when it's good.

Well, let's say, first, I heard it,

then I started listening.

Really?

Really.

I keep hoping, you know, maybe sometime

some record producer, maybe one of those guys in the Grand Ole

Opry, be driving along and run out of gas or something

just when I'm singing.

It's kind of dumb, huh?

No, I don't think it's dumb to have a dream.

My mother was a singer.

Evelyn Higgins, you ever heard of her?

Evelyn Higgens.

No, I can't say I have.

She died when I was a baby.

Keep hope I'm going to run into somebody that heard of her,

somebody can tell me something about her.

Why don't you just ask your father?

He doesn't like to talk about it much, especially

about her singing.

Sarah, I'd appreciate it if you'd help out inside.

Yes, sir.

The car is fixed and you can be on your way, Mr.

Thanks very much.

Your daughter here has a lovely voice.

Like I said, your car is fixed and waiting for you.

Sarah?

Thanks for listening, Mr.

It was my pleasure.

Hey, look at that.

What are you looking at?

Patsy Maynard used to be my favorite country Western star.

You couldn't put in a word at the top get our next job here,

could you?

As a matter of fact, that's where it is.

The hell you say.

Well, at least we're here.

Trudy, This is Jonathan Smith, Mark Gordon, new guys.

I want you to get them something to eat.

Mark here will help you out with whatever you need.

Will do.

John, after you eat, I want you to take

these posters around town.

Spread them all over the place.

I can't believe it.

The Patsy Maynard.

You know, I used to buy all her records.

Used to is the operative word, all right.

From what I hear, she's turned into a real lush.

But her name ought to bring in a few locals.

Between her and Talent Night, we should do OK.

I want them posters up by the night.

Good to know.

Trudy, I don't want the customers waiting for dinner.

I do the best I can.

I'm all alone in this kitchen.

You can't handle it, tell me now.

I'll get somebody else for the job.

OK, you boys got 15 minutes to eat.

Then I want to see some work going on around here.

Here you go, fellas.

Thank you very much.

Well, Nick's a real charmer, isn't he?

Yeah, he's got about as much charm as a train wreck.

Hope you like the chilli.

It's great.

Why do you work for him?

No place else to work in a town like this.

And I'm too old to move.

Besides, I got sentimental reasons.

I used to own this place--

well, me and my husband.

It was a real nice place then too where

folks who'd come in for good food, a couple of beers,

listen to some nice music, and even dance

if they felt like it.

Now it's just a front.

Front for what?

Gambling.

We got what you want to call one of the back rooms now.

Everybody knows about it, including the Sheriff.

Why doesn't he do something then?

Why should he?

As long as he gets his cut, he's happy.

What about the local townspeople?

Well, just about everybody's gambled

in here at one time or another.

Most of them are in the hock to Nick anyway.

And that's just the way he likes it.

NICK: Trudy, get out of here.

My master's voice.

More chili if you want it.

5 will get you 10 the back room's rigged.

We're going to find out tonight.

[country music]

All right, senator.

How about another one?

Sure thing.

There you go.

That's coffee.

Yeah.

Fresh brew too.

I want a drink.

Got it?

Well, it seems to me you had a few drinks before you got here.

Why don't you try the coffee?

I said, a drink.

All right.

That's more like it.

I said I wanted a drink.

You saw me pour it, didn't you?

Yeah.

Did you see me drink it?

If you saw me pour it and the glass is empty,

you must have drank it.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Yeah, right.

Maybe I'll have just drop of this coffee.

Smells very good.

Enjoy it.

Patsy sent me out to get a drink for her.

Do me a favor.

Cover me.

What are you going to do?

Get her a drink.

[door knock]

Go away.

JONATHAN: It's Jonathan, ma'am, the bartender.

That's different.

Come on in, Mr. Bartender.

I'll set it right here.

What's that supposed to be?

That's tea with honey and lemon.

Caruso used to say it's the best thing for your voice.

Well, let Caruso drink it.

I sent your woolly friend out for some bourbon.

No, ma'am.

I think you sent him out for an excuse.

And I'm not going to be the one to give it to.

You know, I could have you fired at a second for that.

Yes, ma'am.

Well, then go and get me that drink.

I'm sorry, I can't do that.

See, I'd rather hear you sing the way you do when you're

at your best to keep this job.

Must not be much of a job.

No, but are some kind of singer.

Always be other jobs.

There's only one Patsy Maynard.

Caruso, huh?

Not bad.

It's like what they say about chicken soup.

Can't hurt you.

Thanks.

17's a winner.

Place your bets.

You're luck's got to change some time.

How's it going?

Not too bad.

You'd be surprised how much coffee I sold tonight.

Yeah, I'll bet.

Speaking of betting, you ought to see that back room.

All the cards are marked.

The dealers are pulling more out of their sleeves

and they are out of the deck.

The wheel's fixed.

He's got quite an operation fleecing these locals

for all their worth.

It's good old Nick.

Hope your boss doesn't expect to change him.

All we do is try.

It's my bet when old Nick bites the dust,

he's going to get a ticket south.

South?

Yes, south.

Ladies and gentlemen, Bronco Billies

is proud to present one of country

western's former greats, Miss Patsy Maynard.

[music playing]

Come on.

I chatted by you.

I tried to lie to you.

But what good did it do?

I tried to forget you.

I tried to forgive you.

But what good does it do?

I still love you, but I don't have you.

Someone else does.

And yes, I care.

But I guess I have to over losing you.

Bite the bullet, kill the pain that lingers there.

Bite the bullet, kill the pain, wash the past away,

tears that drop like rain.

[applause]

I did it.

Oh, I did it.

I really did it.

I did it.

Tim?

Oh, Lord in heaven.

It's been a long time since El Paso.

Yeah, it has, hasn't it?

It sure has.

I read a lot about you over the years.

I bet I know what you paid attention to.

Parts I read sounded pretty sad.

Been some pretty sad times.

It hasn't been easy for me either,

having to be both mother and father to a girl.

That hasn't been easy.

Oh, yeah, I know.

I remember when I used to listen to the country songs all day

about heartache.

Never even knew what that was till us.

It is a heartache, isn't it?

You're the one who left, Evelyn.

Was it worth it?

You're the one who wouldn't let me come back, Tim.

Was it worth it to you?

That's a long time ago.

Let's talk about now.

I don't want the same thing that happened

to you to happen to Sarah.

Don't shut the door on her, Tim.

I'm doing what's best for her.

You're her mother.

You should want the same things for her.

You've got a lot of nerve talking to me like that.

You told her mother was dead.

You told her she didn't even have a mother.

I figured it was better to have one who died

and one who ran off on her.

Is that why you came here tonight, Tim?

Just to hurt me?

Sarah's coming to town tomorrow.

And she's going to walk out on me just like you did.

Do you want her to have the kind of life

you had these last years?

She doesn't have to make the same mistakes I did.

Oh, Evie.

I'm asking you to turn her around.

You tell her you're her mother, she'll just go away with you.

I lost my daughter once.

I'm not going to lose her again.

Hey, come on. You don't have to do that.

I can take care of these.

Oh, it's no trouble.

Well, if it's no trouble, then let me do it.

Funny.

That's just what my husband used to say.

If it ain't no bother, then I'll take care of it.

Well, he sounds like a very nice man.

Sweetest soul God ever put on Earth.

Broke his heart to lose this place.

No matter what I said, it's never the same.

I believe folks can die of a broken heart, you know.

So do I.

He had such guilt and felt so ashamed about being weak.

What do you mean?

He started gambling like a sickness.

And Nick fed it.

And that's how we lost this place to Nick in a game.

And he was winning too.

I mean, I kept saying to him just stop, you're ahead.

You can't quit when you're on a roll.

That's just what he said.

He's on a roll.

He's hot.

Can't quit when you're hot.

Then he started losing.

But you can't quit when you're losing, because your luck's

going to change.

Almost sounds like you knew him.

It's like you say, it's a sickness.

Symptoms are pretty much alike.

Finally, there was one last game, winner take all.

And Billy put up the deed.

And to tell you the truth, for one second,

I thought he might have a chance,

because he had a good hand.

I guess, Nick's luck was just a little better.

Maybe, good old Nick had a little help.

We sure could have used some.

Well, at least I had some help with the garbage cans.

Come on.

Hi.

Hey.

Hi yourself.

What are you doing here?

Can I sign up for that talent show thing?

I'm sure you can.

Go inside and sign up.

You can even practice on the microphone and everything.

Never sung with a microphone before.

First time for everything.

Yeah, I guess.

How'd your dad take it?

Give you a bad time?

Well, we had an out.

I had to choose, so I did.

He'll come around.

You don't know my daddy.

Maybe your daddy doesn't know himself.

Go on.

Go get it.

Thank you.

Good luck.

Excuse me, Miss Maynard?

I didn't mean to interrupt you.

Oh, that's OK.

You're a little young to be looking for a cocktail

waitress job, aren't you?

Oh, no.

No, I came to sign up for the talent contest.

What's your name, honey?

Sarah.

Sarah Higgins.

You're a mighty pretty girl, Miss Sarah Higgins.

I'm--

You're Patsy Maynard.

Everybody knows who you are.

Everybody?

Sure, you're famous.

Well, I guess, that's who I am then.

Is that what you want to be, famous?

I just want to sing.

My mother was a singer.

Was she?

Sing me a song, sister Sarah.

Sing me something old from a long time ago.

Something your mama might have sung.

Some sad sweet song.

Something that shares a secret.

I hear the village waiting, mountain call my name.

Sweetwater, I'm a swimmer.

I'm the one you've claimed.

Totems now are falling, covered by soft rain.

Great spirit, hear my breath.

I'm coming home again.

Take me home to the old ones with waiting in their eyes.

Take me home to the mercy of misty morning skies.

Set Said my heart free to listen for the calling and the cries.

Take me to the mountains of no thanks and no goodbyes.

Many mend have walked these hills.

He just had his story.

Winter snow has come and gone like a hero's glory.

My land and my people, I'm a stranger and alone.

I'm running up against the tide.

Sweetwater, take me home.

Take me home to the old ones with waiting in their eyes.

Take me home to the mercy of misty morning skies.

Set my heart free to listen for the calling and the cries.

Take me to the mountain of no thanks and no goodbyes.

Take me home.

Take me home.

Take me home.

Take me home.

Sweetwater, Sweetwater, Sweetwater, take me home.

Are you all right?

I don't know.

I think I'd better save it for the audience.

Miss Maynard?

Are you going to be there tonight when I sing?

I don't know.

Maybe.

I wish you could.

You don't need me.

Yeah, I do.

You understand me.

It's like you know me or something.

Well, maybe it's because you're

the daughter of a singer, and you're a singer, and so am I.

the daughter of a singer, and you're a singer, and so am I.

the daughter of a singer, and you're a singer, and so am I.

the daughter of a singer, and you're a singer, and so am I.

I'm going.

I wish you'd change your mind.

I can't.

I'm stubborn like you.

How are you going to live?

I already got a job at Charlie's Diner.

I'll make it out.

Did you get the big break?

I have to try, daddy.

I've heard that before.

Where'd you get that dress?

Patsy Maynard.

She thinks I'm good.

She understands how I feel about singing.

I'm sure she does.

I'm sorry, daddy.

Me too.

Wish me luck?

Sarah, you take care of yourself now.

We are really packing them into the night.

Back room's already loaded.

Nick is going to rip them apart tonight.

Yeah.

I wish there was something we can do.

Is that a wish or a prayer?

Will it make a difference?

No, it might to the boss.

Take over for me.

Where are you doing?

A little business to take care.

Oh, don't forget the prayer.

MAN: Hey, buddy, how about some service over here?

I'll be right back.

We got a packed house out there.

What's going on here?

I'm getting out of here.

That's what's going on.

Are you crazy?

You can't walk out on the gig.

You've been drinking, haven't you?

I haven't touched a drop.

What's this all about?

None of your business.

Yeah?

You walk out on me and you're through on this business.

I guarantee it.

You know, Nick, your mama must have a lot of guilt giving

birth to someone like you.

You be out of here in five minutes or I'll throw you out.

Trudy, I've had four people complain already

tonight about the cold food.

That's not my fault.

Whose fault is it?

Yours.

You're too cheap to hire enough waitresses.

That tears it.

You are fired.

I only put up with you for this long because I felt obligated.

Bull.

You kept me this long because you felt guilty.

Guilty about what?

Guilty about stealing this place

from a man who gave you a job when you

were on your butt, my husband.

God rest his soul.

You are fired now.

Hear me? - Too late.

I quit.

Here.

Thank you.

It was bound to happen.

At least I got a little something off my chest.

You sure did.

Oh, I'm not going to miss him.

I'll miss this place, because being here kind of made

me feel close to my husband.

I know.

You know, speaking of that, I was

cleaning out that extra storage room and I found this.

I didn't know if it meant anything to you.

It's Billy's lucky charm.

He lost it the night he played Nick.

He really believed he'd still owns this place if hadn't

lost it before the game.

Maybe he would have.

Well, I can't believe you found it.

I searched that room over and over.

It could be a sign.

What kind of a sign?

I don't know.

Just a feeling I have.

I know it sounds crazy.

If I were you, I'd try my luck tonight.

Me?

Oh, I don't hold to gambling.

Well, neither do I. All I'm saying is it's a feeling.

And doesn't it seem strange to you

that the night you get fired, I find his lucky charm?

It's almost like your husband's saying, go get them.

You've been drinking?

No, I haven't been drinking.

I told you, it's just a feeling.

And what harm is it going to do?

You put a dollar down and see what happens.

Got nothing to lose.

It sure would be something, wouldn't it?

There's only one way to find out.

Your five minutes are up.

Excuse me, I'm looking for Miss Maynard?

She's gone.

Adios.

She's gone?

But she said she was going to be here tonight.

Look, kid, I don't care what she said.

She's gone.

You see, I'm supposed to sing tonight

and she said that she was going to be here.

So sing.

You don't need some washed up bra to encourage you.

Go on and use her room.

Good luck.

Dear Sarah, from one singer to another, God be with you.

Patsy.

I wanted you to be here.

Get your bets down.

Everybody wins.

I told you, you're fired.

Don't come whining around for your job.

And I told you I quit.

I'm here to play.

$1 on number 23 red.

All right, get your bets down.

Everybody wins.

No more bets.

23 red.

Let it ride.

Get your bets down.

Everybody wins.

Isn't it time you got to work?

You know, you're right.

What's going on around here?

I told you, go to work.

Sorry.

Mr. Higgins?

We're closed up.

Oh, it's you.

What do you want?

I overheard you talking with your wife

last night, with Patsy.

You have a long nose, pal.

I just thought you'd like to know,

she left town without telling Sarah who she was.

Sarah didn't go with her then?

No.

Matter of fact, she didn't say much of anything to anybody.

She must love you both an awful lot to do that.

What are you talking about?

I'm talking about she had her chance.

She could have taken your daughter with her.

You already pushed her away.

And whose fault was that?

Yours.

Look, Mr. Higgins, we all make mistakes in this world.

Some of us just never admit it.

Which way was she headed?

Do you know?

MAN (DISPATCH): Tim, this is dispatch.

Over.

This is Tim.

MAN (DISPATCH): We've got a woman called from Carlebach 62

on interstate 80.

Said her car broke down.

You want it?

I can't take it right now.

I'd take it.

Never can tell.

OK, I'll take it.

MAN (DISPATCH): OK.

Want to take a little ride?

I'm kind of scared.

Sure, us let's go.

You mind if I--

Why don't I hook up the car?

I think you've got something better to do.

I appreciate that.

I just wanted to thank you.

It must've been an awful hard thing to do.

Well, you did a heck of a job raising her.

I just couldn't hurt her anymore.

Evelyn, I was wrong to shut the door on you.

I don't want that mistake with Sarah.

If she wants to sing, she can sing.

Oh, Timmy, I'm so glad.

I'm so glad.

Nobody's called me Timmy for a lot of years.

It sounds nice.

I want to make up for something tonight.

I've been lying to Sarah for a lot of years,

telling her that loving you was a mistake when it wasn't.

About the rightest thing I ever did.

She deserves to know that she has a mother like you.

Maybe we could both tell her together?

Your old car's all out of whack anyway.

And you can't stay out here all night.

There's a lot of water under the bridge.

Not so much.

It was on a night pretty much like this that I

kissed you for the first time.

You remember?

El Paso.

El Paso.

Jonathan.

Jonathan.

You won't believe it.

I won.

I won it all.

What do you mean?

I mean, I got Billy's place back.

I broke Nick.

Oh, you're kidding.

Not on your life.

It was Billy's lucky charm that did it.

Oh, I closed the book for good.

Well, where's Nick?

Oh, I gave him a job behind the bar.

I got to go.

i have to start the show.

It's just like old times.

Good luck.

Ladies and gentlemen, for the inaugural act at the new Bronco

Billies, the new management are proud to present

Miss Sara Higgins.

I don't know how to take love without abusing it.

I don't know how to give respect without losing it.

I don't how to take a fall without using it.

Um.

(SINGING) I don't know how to take love without abusing it.

I don't know how to give respect without losing it.

I don't know how to take a fight without using it.

Sometimes I think I'm driven.

I don't know how to take love without abusing it.

I don't know how to give respect without losing it.

I don't know how to take a fall without using it.

Sometimes I think I'm driven.

Driven like a peaceful storm.

Driven like a pistol.

Driven out of control like a loved one that's missing.

I'm driven.

I don't know how to break a bond without bruising it.

I don't know how to take a chance with choosing it.

i don't know how to live a life without abusing it.

I abuse myself.

Sometimes I think I'm driven.

Driven like a [inaudible].

Driven like a whirlwind.

I'm driven [inaudible] like a loved one that's missing.

I'm driven.

Sometimes in the morning, I rise awake

and blink into the early light.

I'm young enough to think, to think, to think.

I don't know how to take love, but I want to learn.

I don't how to give respect, but I need to learn.

i don't know how to take a fall, but I got to learn.

Sometimes I think I'm driven.

Driven like a peaceful storm.

Driven like a pistol.

What a song to make an exit on.

You got it, Ke-mo sah-bee.

I'm driven.

Driven like a peice of sand.

Driven like a whirlwind.

I'm driven like stranger's change,

like a loved one that's missing.

I'm driven.

Driven.

Driven.

Driven.

Couldn't resist.

Driven.

Driven.

Driven.

Driven.