DR. QUINN, MEDICINE WOMAN "One Touch of Nature" Written by Melissa Rosenberg Directed by Alan Levi CBS ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCTIONS Prod. #2244-0411 in association with PRODUCTION DRAFT THE SULLIVAN COMPANY August 2, 1995 (C) MCMXC Rev. Blue, August 4, 1995 CBS Inc. Rev. Pink, August 8, 1995 All Rights Reserved CBS INC. IS THE AUTHOR OF THIS PROGRAM FOR THE PURPOSE OF COPYRIGHT AND OTHER LAWS No portion of this material may be copied or distributed without the prior consent of CBS Inc. DR. QUINN, MEDICINE WOMAN "One Touch of Nature" Cast List MICHAELA QUINN SULLY MATTHEW COLLEEN BRIAN LOREN REVEREND JAKE HANK HORACE MYRA GRACE ROBERT E CLOUD DANCING GINNY BAKER CLAYTON BAKER DR. BERNARD FEATURED EXTRAS: PROSTITUTES HAPPY COUPLE JAKE SEES HAPPY OLD PEOPLE JAKE SEES FAMILY -- MOM, DAD, KIDS JAKE SEES OLD INDIAN MAN WANTS POTATOES INDIAN LADY HELPS ROBERT E YOUNG INDIAN GIRLS TALK WITH MATTHEW, LAUGH AT HIM BACKGROUND: TOWNSFOLK INDIANS ANIMALS: TURKEY JAKE'S HORSE WOLF SAMANTHA OMITTED* _TEASER_ FADE IN: +EXTREME CLOSE ON THE FACE OF A TURKEY - DAY ONE 1 It stares at us, blankly as we PULL BACK to find that the turkey is in a pen sitting right next to -- EXT. GRACE'S CAFE - DAY ONE 2 Here we discover BRIAN leaning on the edge of the pen, staring sadly into the eyes of the turkey. GRACE (O.S.) Oh no you don't! Brian spins to find GRACE standing behind him, hands on hips. BRIAN I was just sayin' hello... GRACE I know you. You were one step away from namin' that turkey. BRIAN Well, his face does kinda remind me of... GRACE (covers her ears) Don't say it! You name that bird and make friends with it and all, there goes my Thanksgivin' appetite. She takes him by the shoulders and turns him away from the turkey pen, walking him back into the busy cafe. GRACE Now that bird's name is _dinner_ you hear? She gives him a little scoot but before he runs off, he sneaks a last look at the turkey -- BRIAN (under his breath) See you, George. Grace grabs a pot of coffee and we FOLLOW her to -- 2. +A TABLE 3 where MYRA, HORACE and the REVEREND dine with MIKE. Mike holds SAMANTHA on her lap. Grace refills their cups. We notice in the b.g., at the next table over, a sweet, young couple, GINNY and CLAYTON BAKER. The two finish their meal and get up to leave. Ginny is _very_ pregnant and rises with difficulty. Clayton, the anxious father, rushes to her assistance. Mike sees them and smiles. MIKE Hello, Ginny... Clayton. GINNY Hey, Dr. Mike. MIKE We have an appointment Tuesday, don't we? CLAYTON (over eager) At four o'clock _sharp_. GINNY (to Mike re: Clayton) He's been worryin' himself, and me, to death. MIKE (laughs) Well, that's what these check-ups are for. To reduce worry. As the couple wave goodbye and head out, Mike watches Ginny's awkward waddle, her very pregnant belly. We SEE envy and longing in Mike's face. Myra and Grace see it too and Myra gently touches Mike's arm. Mike turns towards her, trying to rein in her exposed feelings. MYRA (quietly) No luck yet? Mike shakes her head, glancing at Ginny once more. Grace squeezes Mike's shoulder, empathizing. But then we HEAR the turkey gobble loudly from his pen. Mike forces a smile and changes the subject. MIKE It looks like you've got a nice plump turkey for Thanksgiving. (CONTINUED) 3. CONTINUED: 3 ROBERT E appears, taking a break from the livery, and hears Mike's comment. ROBERT E We're fattenin' him up so there'll be plenty for everyone. MIKE Well, almost everyone. GRACE Whatdya mean, Dr. Mike? MIKE I was out at the reservation this morning and... well, they're having a very difficult time. REVEREND Yes, they are. It's a new and strange place for most of them. They don't know each other. MIKE And they're just not accustomed to farming yet, so there's not much food. MYRA We should do something to help. Mike looks up at Myra... a thought occurring to her. MIKE Indeed, Myra. We should... She hands Samantha back to Myra, thinking, and then -- MIKE Wouldn't it be wonderful if we brought our Thanksgiving feast to the reservation this year? Alone at a nearby table sits JAKE who looks up from his meal with mild interest. HORACE You mean... give 'em our food? MIKE _Share_ our food... and our tradition with them... in the spirit of Thanksgiving. Jake rolls his eyes, but the Reverend chimes in. (CONTINUED) 4. CONTINUED: (2) 3 REVEREND Wait, Jake. After all, two years ago on Thanksgiving, the Cheyenne saved _us_ from hunger. JAKE Yeah, but _those_ Cheyenne are gone now. The Indians out there at the reservation are all strangers. MIKE All the more reason to let them know that we're friends. JAKE (shrugs) It just ain't... traditional. GRACE Well, we can invite 'em to come have Thanksgivin' with us here at the cafe. JAKE (reluctant) I 'spose. MIKE I'm afraid they can't all obtain day passes at the same time... (sees some people considering) I think bringing the feast to them is the only way... I'll make the pies. She looks around, hopeful. A beat. Then, Myra tentatively speaks up. MYRA I could make some cornbread. REVEREND I can't bake... but I can chop vegetables. Mike smiles at them, pleased, but the final vote has yet to be cast... Mike turns to Grace. Finally -- GRACE We're gonna need more turkeys. Mike gives Grace a grateful smile. (CONTINUED) 5. CONTINUED: (3) 3 MIKE Thank you. JAKE Well, you can count me out. Grace and Mike turn to Jake. MIKE But Jake, it'd be an important gesture for our Mayor to attend. JAKE Thanks, but I'm eatin' right here at the cafe. GRACE Whatdya gonna eat? And who ya gonna eat with? We'll be gone. MIKE Yes, Thanksgiving is a time to be with family and friends... JAKE I got plenty of friends. Grace raises an eyebrow to Mike. Jake catches it, gets defensive. JAKE Me and Loren and Hank'll roast us up a turkey and have ourselves a good 'ole time. MIKE Well, if you change your mind... JAKE (matter of fact) I won't. Mike and Grace share a look as Jake returns to his meal and we -- DISSOLVE TO: EXT. HOMESTEAD - ESTABLISHING - DAY ONE 4 INT. HOMESTEAD - DAY ONE 5 Mike, having just arrived with Brian, sets a box of groceries on the table as COLLEEN and Brian start to put things away. (CONTINUED) 6. CONTINUED: 5 MIKE (calling out) Sully, we're home... COLLEEN (a sly smile) He's upstairs... Mike notices Colleen's smile, wonders, then heads up the stairs. INT. MIKE AND SULLY'S ROOM - DAY ONE 6 As Mike walks in, we find SULLY putting the finishing touches on a beautiful little cradle; he's measuring a partially carved bird for size, to hang from the cradle's hood. Mike stops at the sight of the cradle. He looks up, smiling. SULLY Whatdya think? MIKE (taken aback) It's... beautiful... SULLY (holding up partially carved bird) I still got some work to do on it. Sully rocks the cradle a couple of times, imagining what's going to be in it. A touch of worry filters into Mike's expression. MIKE But... don't you think this might be... bad luck? SULLY Bad luck? MIKE I mean... I'm not even... She hesitates. SULLY Pregnant? He rises, smiling at her superstition and wraps his arms around her. (CONTINUED) 7. CONTINUED: 6 SULLY I wouldn't worry 'bout that. He hugs her tighter, not able to see her face on which we HOLD. Clearly, she is worried about it, as we -- FADE OUT. _END TEASER_ _ACT ONE_ FADE IN: INT. HOMESTEAD - NIGHT ONE 7 Mike, Sully, Colleen and Brian finish their dinners and rise to clear their plates, etc. COLLEEN Ma, what kind of pies should we make for Thanksgivin'? Pumpkin? MIKE Yes, or pecan... BRIAN Chocolate! Let's make chocolate pies. COLLEEN Chocolate's not traditional. BRIAN So? MIKE Let's make all three. Colleen and Brian are pleased. MIKE (to Sully) How did Cloud Dancing react to my suggestion about the feast? SULLY He thought it was a good idea. In fact, he's gonna do a memorial ceremony for everybody. BRIAN What kinda memorial ceremony? SULLY It's one of the ways the Indians say thanks. Once they release the spirits of loved ones, then they can be truly thankful for what they got left. COLLEEN It's about what happened at the Washita? (CONTINUED) 9. CONTINUED: 7 SULLY There're tribes from all over out at the reservation. Pretty much everybody's lost somebody. MIKE It sounds like a lovely idea. BRIAN Do you think they'll like chocolate pie? Colleen and Mike laugh and both tickle Brian. COLLEEN Or pumpkin? MIKE Or pecan? Mike releases Brian and turns to wash some dishes, still smiling. Sully comes up behind her. He kisses the side of her face and speaks softly into her ear -- SULLY Whatdya say we let the kids go stay at Matthew's tomorrow night? Mike initially responds warmly to his affection -- MIKE That'd be nice... -- But then she catches herself, her smile fading. MIKE Oh... but I don't know... SULLY Why not? MIKE (searching for an excuse) I... I promised to check on Mrs. Watkin's sprained ankle tomorrow night. Sully takes up a dishtowel and begins drying. He senses her ambivalence, but tries again. SULLY How 'bout day after tomorrow? (CONTINUED) 10. CONTINUED: (2) 7 MIKE Well, I have to go over some lists with Grace and then start baking the pumpkins and... Sully kisses her face again. SULLY You work too hard. MIKE Well, you can't bake pies without pumpkins. SULLY (lowers voice, smiling) And you can't make babies without... Brian appears at their elbows. BRIAN Babies? You talkin' 'bout the baby? Mike and Sully glance at each other, then -- ? MIKE SULLY ? No... Yes... Mike offers Sully a small smile as she turns back to the dishes. BRIAN I think you should have a boy. We HOLD ON Mike's face, clearly uncomfortable with the discussion as it continues behind her. SULLY You do, huh? BRIAN Yeah, somebody I can teach stuff to. COLLEEN I want a sister. BRIAN A boy'd be more fun. We could climb trees and go fishin'. COLLEEN A girl can fish, too. (CONTINUED) 11. CONTINUED: (3) 7 BRIAN I s'pose. Ma, do you want a girl or a boy? COLLEEN Yeah. Which one do you want? Sully waits for the answer, as well. Mike turns and smiles. MIKE I think... pecan. Pecan pie is my favorite. The kids laugh, but Sully studies her, knowing something is amiss. Sully stretches... the end of a long day. SULLY It's gettin' late. The kids finish up their chores and start heading in the direction of the stairs. They AD LIB their goodnights, kiss Mike and Sully then head up to bed. Sully approaches Mike -- SULLY Is everythin' alright? MIKE Oh... I'm... (considers saying more... doesn't) ... I'm just tired. It's been a long day. Sully nods but suspects otherwise. SULLY I'll finish. You go on up to bed. She dries her hands on the dish towel and kisses him. MIKE Thank you. Sully continues with the dishes as Mike heads for the stairs. But she stops and turns, as if to say something. But Mike just can't get the words out. She finally turns and makes her way upstairs. EXT. GRACE'S CAFE - DAY TWO 8 Grace stirs a pot on her active stove while Mike stands behind it, a list in her hand. But Mike's thoughts are far away as Grace speaks. (CONTINUED) 12. CONTINUED: 8 GRACE So the Reverend's gonna help me with all the turkeys and Robert E said he'd help with the servin'. MIKE (distracted) That's nice. GRACE And Horace said he'd load up his surrey, but what're we gonna do for another wagon? Mike doesn't answer... she's not listening. Grace finally touches Mike's arm. GRACE Dr. Mike? MIKE (looking up) Hmm? GRACE Are you alright? Mike considers saying nothing, but finally, she just can't lie. MIKE No... It takes a beat for Grace to realize -- GRACE You mean you got your monthly. MIKE No... but I've come not to rely on that. I've been disappointed too many times. Grace nods, understanding. MIKE I keep trying not to think about it but... that's difficult. GRACE I know. But these days, I only think about it when I'm awake. Mike and Grace share an empathetic smile. (CONTINUED) 13. CONTINUED: (2) 8 MIKE I've been writing to a Doctor in Denver. He's an obstetrician... GRACE A what? MIKE A specialist in the field of women's medicine. He said he might be passing through here soon. GRACE Well, you let me know if he says anything I should know about. MIKE I will. (sighs) I just feel so sorry for Sully and the children. They have so many hopes and expectations. Grace, what if... what if it never happens? GRACE I'm sure they'd understand. MIKE But you haven't seen the light in Sully's eyes. GRACE No, but I seen it in Robert E's. Grace puts a supportive arm around her. The look they share says it all. EXT. GENERAL STORE - DAY TWO 9 Jake leans on a post, talking with LOREN as he sweeps the porch. But Loren has stopped, mid-sweep, as he reacts to Jake's last comment. LOREN Thanksgivin' at the reservation? JAKE That's right. Loren shakes his head and resumes sweeping. LOREN Don't sound traditional to me. (CONTINUED) 14. CONTINUED: 9 JAKE Maybe Dr. Mike's tryin' to start a new tradition. LOREN Wouldn't surprise me. 'Course, with Dorothy in Kansas City, Thanksgivin' won't be the same anyway. JAKE When's she gettin' back? LOREN Soon as her Aunt Martha's feelin' better. JAKE Well, I gotta plan. You, me and Hank... But Jake is interrupted as Loren stops sweeping to watch CLOUD DANCING approach. Cloud Dancing stops at the bottom of the stairs and nods a greeting to Jake and Loren. LOREN What can I do for you? CLOUD DANCING I need tobacco. LOREN Wish I had some to sell, believe me. But my darn shipment got held up. I'm 'spectin' it any day now. JAKE Thought y'all were growin' tobacco out there at the reservation. CLOUD DANCING Our crops have not come in yet. (to Loren) I need the tobacco for a ceremony at the Thanksgiving feast. LOREN Should have it 'fore then. CLOUD DANCING Then I will return. Cloud Dancing nods and departs. Jake turns to Loren -- (CONTINUED) 15. CONTINUED: (2) 9 JAKE (worried) You're not goin' to the reservation for Thanksgivin', are you? LOREN Naw... JAKE (relieved) Good. Then whatdya say you, me and Hank... LOREN I'm headin' up to Cheyenne to see my cousin Leonard. JAKE (disappointed, hides it) You don't say. LOREN Yeah. Leonard's an odd fellow. And his wife can't cook worth beans. But, heck, they are family, right? JAKE I s'pose. Loren glances at Jake. LOREN You can come 'long if you want. Jake catches the look of pity in Loren's eye. JAKE Me? Naw, I got other plans. BRIAN (O.S.) Mr. Bray! Brian comes running up, grabs Loren's hand and starts trying to lead Loren into the store. BRIAN We gotta buy some chocolate. LOREN You do, huh? BRIAN We're gonna make chocolate pies. (CONTINUED) 16. CONTINUED: (3) 9 Colleen and Mike walk up. COLLEEN And pumpkin. MIKE And pecan. Loren leans down conspiratorially to Brian. LOREN Chocolate's my favorite, too. Brian smiles and drags him into the store. We HOLD ON Jake, clearly feeling very separate from all this excitement. He backs off and finally slips away unnoticed as the family sweep into the store. INT. MIKE AND SULLY'S BEDROOM - DAY THREE 10 The morning sun falls on Mike's sleeping face as Sully comes into the room, dressed for the day. He smiles lovingly at Mike before gently stroking her hair to awaken her. She stirs. SULLY It's gettin' late. Mike forces her eyes open. SULLY Thought I'd let you sleep in this mornin'. You seemed tired. MIKE (yawning) Hmmmm. SULLY So... are you? MIKE Am I what? SULLY Tired... 'Cause mornin's are hard on some women. I remember when Abigail was in her early months... Mike sits up abruptly. MIKE Sully, I'm not pregnant, if that's what you're asking. (CONTINUED) 17. CONTINUED: 10 SULLY Alright. MIKE And Abigail was considerably younger than I am. SULLY So what? Mike rises and pulls on her robe. Sully catches her hand. SULLY You wanna tell me what's goin' on? MIKE I'm fine. I'm not tired, or nauseous, or... _anything_. Sully realizes what she's saying and moves to her side. SULLY Is that what's been worryin' you? She looks up at him, hoping he understands. He puts a reassuring arm around her. SULLY It just takes time... She's disappointed, seeing that he doesn't quite grasp the situation. MIKE But... you don't understand. SULLY I want to. Finally, Mike inhales courage and faces him. She adopts her professional doctor's demeanor. MIKE (clinical) It's possible that one of the reasons I haven't yet conceived is because... (falters) ... well, it may be... too late for me. SULLY Too late? (CONTINUED) 18. CONTINUED: (2) 10 MIKE I may be past my childbearing years. Sully smiles, even not entertaining it. SULLY That can't be. You're a strong, beautiful, healthy woman. She's a tad frustrated. He's just not hearing this. MIKE But, Sully... He hugs her reassuringly... but we can SEE on her face that this is not the kind of reassurance she needs. SULLY You're the same woman who climbed Pike's Peak... He then puts his hands on her shoulders and looks at her with encouragement. SULLY ... You can do anything. We HOLD on Mike... she wants desperately to believe him, to not disappoint him, but is clearly wrestling with her own fears and doubts, as we -- OMIT (11) 11 FADE OUT. _END ACT ONE_ ACT TWO FADE IN: EXT. CLINIC - ESTABLISHING - DAY THREE 12 INT. CLINIC - DAY THREE 13 Mike takes the stethoscope from her ears and puts it away, having just finished her examination of the pregnant Ginny Baker. Ginny sits on the examination table with the very anxious Clayton Baker, standing close by. MIKE Everything seems fine, Ginny. It's Clayton who lets out the relieved "Phew!" Mike smiles at this first-time father's nervousness. MIKE Don't worry, Clayton. Woman have been having babies for a long time. CLAYTON You think it'll come soon, Dr. Mike? GINNY (touches his cheek affectionately) I don't think he can take much more of this waitin'. MIKE (to Clayton) It should be any day now. So why don't you go home and get some rest. Clayton nods earnestly, and starts for the door. MIKE You might want to take your wife with you. Ginny and Mike suppress laughter as Clayton, embarrassed, races back to help Ginny off the table. He then tries to virtually carry her out the door. GINNY Now, I can still walk on my own. (CONTINUED) 20. CONTINUED: 13 Ginny looks back at Mike, they share a smile regarding Clayton. Just as they reach the door, Sully appears, stepping back to allow the happy young couple to pass. SULLY 'Afternoon, Ginny... Clayton. CLAYTON Hey, Sully. Sully watches them go, then enters the clinic. SULLY 'Spectin' a child sure makes you weak in the knees. MIKE Oh, Ginny's doing just fine. SULLY I'm talkin' 'bout Clayton. She smiles and continues putting away instruments, etc. MIKE It will be any day now for Ginny. SULLY Bet he can't wait. Mike glances at him realizing he's now talking more about himself than the Bakers. She becomes uncomfortable but he doesn't notice. SULLY (seductive) 'Speakin' of which, I just dropped the kids off at the old homestead with Matthew. Mike turns to him, a bit exasperated. MIKE Sully, I have a feeling you didn't truly understand what I told you. SULLY Whatdya mean? She walks up to him and looks directly into his eyes. She musters all the seriousness she can. (CONTINUED) 21. CONTINUED: (2) 13 MIKE It's true that I'm healthy and strong. But there _is_ a possibility I may never have a child. A _real_ possibility. He hears it this time. It registers in his face, though he tries to hide it. Seeing his disappointment, she turns away. MIKE Perhaps you should have married someone younger, someone who could give you... Sully turns her around and puts a finger to her lips. SULLY Sshhh. I married exactly who I wanted. He hugs her. But then he pulls away and heads for the door. He stops in its threshold. SULLY Ready? MIKE (confused) Ready? SULLY To go home. (off her look) It's possible it won't happen. But it's also possible it will. MIKE Well, yes... SULLY I ain't givin' up... He reaches out a hand toward her. SULLY ... Are _you_? She looks at him, his hand outstretched, his eyes challenging her. Mike smiles... no, she's not giving up. She quickly unties her apron and strides to the door, takes his hand and, together, they exit the clinic. 22. INT. SALOON - DAY THREE 14 HANK and Jake lean against the bar with their drinks and cigars. A few prostitutes loiter near the bar, as well. JAKE Whatdya thinka this reservation Thanksgivin' thing? Hank scoffs. That's his answer. Jake nods agreement. JAKE So whatdya wanna do for Thanksgivin'? HANK Go to Denver. JAKE Sounds good. HANK Figure it's 'bout time I see my kid again. JAKE (taken aback) Zack? HANK That art school he's at is doin' it up with a turkey 'n all. What the hell, eh? Jake's face has fallen, but Hank doesn't notice. JAKE Yeah, what the hell. HANK 'Sides, figure while I'm in Denver, I'll scout me out some new talent. Hank gives Jake a sideways grin but sees that Jake isn't responding. HANK Hey... some of my girls'll be 'vailable on Thanksgivin'. Be glad to set you up, Jake... on the house. Jake eyes his sordid options with their feathers and lip rouge... Thanksgiving with a hooker, is this what he's reduced to? (CONTINUED) 23. CONTINUED: 14 JAKE Thanks, but I had somethin' else in mind. Hank shrugs "suit yourself" as Jake stubs out his cigar and heads out the door. INT. HOMESTEAD - NIGHT THREE 15 We START CLOSE on a pan in which potatoes are frying. We PULL BACK to include some string beans in a pot, a couple rolls... a simple meal. We PULL BACK to include the chef, whom we discover is -- +SULLY 16 He happily busies himself at the stove as Mike stands back watching him, surprised by all this. MIKE You never cease to amaze me. He smiles. She approaches to inspect the food. MIKE Where did you learn to do all this? SULLY The mining camp. MIKE And you've been keeping it a secret. Mike goes to sneak a taste of potato, but Sully shoos her fingers away. SULLY Uh, uh, uh. He then lifts a potato out with a fork and blows on it to cool it. Then he slowly feeds it to Mike. Their eyes lock as she bites the potato. Her smile tells him it tastes good. Pleased with her response, he then decides to feed her a string bean. Their bodies move closer as he lowers the vegetable into her mouth. Mike then chooses a bean as well, and feeds it to Sully. He swallows it, then licks the juices off her fingers. The sensuality of it all begins to heat things up. Slowly, their lips come together, and they softly kiss. (CONTINUED) 24. CONTINUED: 16 The kiss becomes passionate, and they embrace. In the heat of the moment, Sully drops the fork he was holding. Mike bends to pick it up. SULLY Forget it... But she already has the fork, he reaches for it, too. Her head knocks into his. Ouch. They rub their heads, and then have to laugh. MIKE Sorry. I suppose I'm a bit nervous. It's just... I want it to... work. SULLY Whether we get a baby or not... He turns to her, undoes her hair, kisses her neck -- SULLY ... We sure could have fun tryin'. He's melting her nervousness and the two begin to kiss again. Dinner will wait. But suddenly -- There's an urgent KNOCK at the door. Mike and Sully are jolted out of their passionate moment. Mike takes a moment to regroup as Sully goes to the door. +ANGLE ON THE DOOR 17 As Sully pulls it open we find Clayton and Ginny Baker. Clayton is in a state of panic, but Ginny, though in labor, is otherwise calm. GINNY Sorry to bother you, but... CLAYTON It's her time! Quick! Hurry! Do somethin'! Ginny puts a calm hand on his shoulder. GINNY Now, Clayton, calm down... -- but then she doubles up with a contraction. She doesn't make a sound, Clayton makes it for her -- CLAYTON Aghh!! (CONTINUED) 25. CONTINUED: 17 Ginny rolls her eyes at her husband's sympathetic pains, but Mike and Sully share a smile. Mike goes for her bag. MIKE Everything's going to be alright. There's still plenty of time. Let's take Ginny to the clinic. (to Sully) Sully, would you pick up Colleen from Matthew's and meet us there? Sully nods as they all head out the door, and we -- INT. CLINIC - NIGHT THREE 17A We START CLOSE on Ginny's strained face, screaming as she pushes. Clearly, it's been going on for a while and she's getting tired. We PULL BACK to include Colleen who mops Ginny's face with a towel, and Mike, who works at Ginny's feet on the impending baby. MIKE That's good, Ginny. I can see the baby's head. Now once more... one more push. COLLEEN You can do it, Ginny. Ginny, exhausted but a trooper, takes a deep breath as we -- CUT TO: EXT. CLINIC - NIGHT THREE 18 Ginny's SCREAM makes Clayton wince as he paces back and forth. Sully sits watching him. CLAYTON What's takin' so long? Sully rises and puts a comforting hand on the boy's shoulder. SULLY Sometimes it just takes a while. Everything's gonna be fine. Clayton grasps onto his reassurance. SULLY Pretty soon, you're gonna be a pa, Clayton. (CONTINUED) 26. CONTINUED: 18 CLAYTON (marveling) Pa. Somebody's gonna call me Pa. SULLY That's right. INT. CLINIC - NIGHT THREE 18A Mike reaches for the baby as Ginny continues another hard push. MIKE Just a little longer, it's coming... And... the baby is out. Ginny collapses. Colleen looks at Mike expectantly... well? But she sees Mike's expression go from excited anticipation, to concern, to dread. MIKE (urgent) Colleen, I need you here. GINNY (frightened) What? What is it? Mike can't answer, but fights to maintain a neutral expression, for Ginny's sake. It's obvious, though, that there's trouble, as we -- EXT. CLINIC - NIGHT THREE 18B Clayton and Sully sit on the bench. Clayton has stopped pacing but taps his foot incessantly. CLAYTON If it's a boy, then we'll call it Hugh. 'Lizabeth if it's a girl. SULLY Those sound like good names, Clayton. CLAYTON (re: clinic) Sure did get awful quiet in there. SULLY Guess we're gonna be meetin' Hugh or 'Lizabeth pretty soon. Sully gives Clayton a confident smile, but then -- 27. +THE CLINIC DOOR 18C opens and Colleen exits. She catches Sully's eye before Clayton sees her. His smile fades seeing that something is very wrong. Clayton now sees Colleen and jumps up. CLAYTON Is it a boy?! Colleen can't get the words out. She shakes her head, "no." CLAYTON It's a girl! 'Lizabeth. (to Sully, proud) 'Magine that. A girl! Sully, afraid there's more, puts a hand on Clayton's shoulder. Clayton looks up at him. CLAYTON What? They look to Colleen expectantly. She struggles to speak. COLLEEN The baby... the cord was wrapped around its... it just didn't... CLAYTON I... I don't understand... But Sully does. We SEE despair flicker in Sully's face. He tries to hide it from Clayton... but it's hard. COLLEEN I'm sorry, Clayton... the baby didn't make it. Clayton's knees crumble beneath him, Sully catches him. But then Clayton grabs Sully's arm. CLAYTON Ginny. Tell me she's alright! Sully looks to Colleen who clearly wishes she didn't have to say this -- COLLEEN (swallows hard) Dr. Mike's doin' everything she can. But Ginny's bleedin' a lot and... CLAYTON No! (CONTINUED) 28. CONTINUED: 18C Clayton rushes for the door, but Sully restrains him. SULLY There's nothin' you can do, Clayton. Clayton tears free of Sully and runs into the street, falling to his knees. He clasps his hands together in desperate prayer. Colleen and Sully share a pained look as Colleen hurries back inside to help Mike. Sully moves toward Clayton to offer support. But then Sully hears Clayton's prayer. It stops Sully cold -- CLAYTON (fierce hurried whisper) Please God, you took my baby. But please, leave me my Ginny. God, _please_, don't take her, too... Clayton's desperate plea to God continues as we HOLD on Sully's pained face, his eyes welling up. We can SEE in Sully's expression the visceral memory of having once made the same plea. DISSOLVE TO: EXT. CLINIC - NIGHT THREE 19 The clinic door opens and an exhausted Mike exits, wiping her hands on a towel. Sully, sitting on the bench, rises. She touches his arm, then sees Clayton on his knees, still praying. She moves quickly to Clayton's side. MIKE She's alright, Clayton. Ginny's going to be alright. Clayton fights back the tears of relief that spring to his eyes. Mike takes his hand and pulls him up. MIKE She needs you now. Clayton gathers himself together, trying to be strong, as she guides him indoors. Mike takes a last glance at Sully before she disappears inside. But Sully is deep in his own thoughts and doesn't meet her eyes. We HOLD ON Sully's face as unwanted emotions and memories rise (CONTINUED) 29. CONTINUED: 19 to the surface, and we -- DISSOLVE TO: EXT. BARBERSHOP - DAY FOUR 20 Jake steps out of the shop, closing the door behind him for the day. He turns to see -- +MATTHEW 20A riding toward the cafe, holding a slain turkey by its feet. He lifts it up for Grace to see. MATTHEW Hey, Grace. Got another bird for you. GRACE Ooh, it's a fat one! +JAKE 20B turns away from their excitement, only to see Hank, bag in hand, heading for the train station. Hank waves -- HANK So long, Jake. JAKE So long. Hank continues happily on his way as Jake turns to lock up his door. By the time he faces the street again, now it's Loren who passes by, bag in hand, headed for the train station. LOREN See you later. JAKE See you. LOREN Do me a favor 'n' keep an eye out for thieves 'round the store, will you? JAKE Sure. LOREN Happy Thanksgivin'. (CONTINUED) 30. CONTINUED: 20B Jake watches Loren disappear, then turns in the opposite direction. We FOLLOW Jake through the town. He glances about as he walks -- +JAKE'S POV - THE TOWN 21 To his right is a happy couple, holding hands. To his left is a group of old people, friends, swapping stories. Directly in front, walking past, is a family, Mom, Dad and the kids. +ANGLE ON JAKE 22 His face registers how very alone he feels. As he makes his way out of town, we PULL UP and BACK to include the whole street... Jake seems very small and solitary indeed. INT. HOMESTEAD - NIGHT FOUR 23 Mike, dressed for bed, comes down the stairs to find Sully sitting by the fire, carving the bird that is meant for the baby's cradle. MIKE The children are asleep. He nods acknowledgement and continues carving. Mike stands watching, moved by the sight of him. She goes to him, standing behind his chair and wraps her arms around his shoulders, hugging him tightly. Mike feels lucky and loving, but Sully is in a very different state. MIKE I checked on Ginny Baker today. Sully stops his carving. The Bakers are clearly forefront in his mind, too. MIKE Do you know what she said just as I was leaving? (shakes her head in admiration) She said, "Don't worry, Dr. Mike, Clayton and me ain't quittin'. We're gonna have our baby." Mike smiles, inspired by Ginny's courage and optimism. MIKE ... And so will we, Sully. (CONTINUED) 31. CONTINUED: 23 Sully's face darkens but Mike doesn't see it, she's too swept up in emotions. She softly kisses the side of his face and rises. MIKE It's getting late. SULLY You go on up. I want to finish this. He tries to present a neutral expression for her as she smiles goodnight and heads up the stairs to bed. We HOLD on Sully as he carves... then his knife stops. He studies the wooden bird... then tosses it back into the fire. Sully watches the bird burn, his face awash with mixed emotions as we -- FADE OUT. _END ACT TWO_ _ACT THREE_ FADE IN: OMITTED (24) 24 INT. MIKE AND SULLY'S ROOM - DAY FIVE 25 Mike stirs, opening her eyes to the morning sun. She reaches for Sully... but he's not there. In fact, his side of the bed has not been slept in. Mike hears the SOUND of wood being chopped as she rises and pulls on her robe. EXT. HOMESTEAD - DAY FIVE 26 Mike exits the house just as Sully, chopping firewood, raises an axe and swings, splintering a log. MIKE Good morning. SULLY 'Mornin'. Thought I'd get an early start on some chores. MIKE You didn't come to bed last night. SULLY Fell asleep by the fire. Musta been tired. MIKE You're probably still catching up on the sleep you lost from the night before. He begins to stack some of the split wood. She approaches him from behind. MIKE But I know Clayton appreciated your being there. SULLY Least I could do. She gently puts her arm around him, leaning her head on his back. MIKE I appreciate you, too. (CONTINUED) 33. CONTINUED: 26 He turns around and faces her, seeing her loving expression. He manages to smile. MIKE Perhaps I should cook for _you_ tonight. After all, we never did get to finish our romantic meal. Sully wrestles with his feelings, but does his best to hide it. He kisses her forehead lightly, then gently pulls away to continue his wood chopping. SULLY Sounds good... but I might go out to the reservation later. MIKE (shyly suggestive) I've never known you to turn down a meal. SULLY I gotta help set up for Thanksgivin'. MIKE Oh... alright. She watches him for a minute, then starts to head inside. But she stops and turns, studying him, coming to her own conclusions. Finally -- MIKE The other day... I'm afraid I may have... frightened you. He looks up, hopeful that she may have some insight into his pain. SULLY Frightened me? MIKE Yes, about possibly never having a baby. I'm sorry I said it. I mean, anything's possible. You were being so optimistic and I just dashed your hopes... As she speaks, we see Sully's face register slight frustration at how far off the mark she is. SULLY You didn't. I'm fine. (CONTINUED) 34. CONTINUED: (2) 26 The powerful swing of his axe might suggest otherwise. But Mike, though concerned, wants to believe that, yes, he's fine. OMIT (26A) 26A INT. BARBERSHOP - DAY FIVE 27 Jake reaches up to a high cabinet, behind a few supplies, where he finds what he was looking for. A bottle of whiskey. Jake casually glances over his shoulder to make sure there are no customers, then pours some into a glass. He downs it quickly, in one gulp. It warms him. But before he can pour another -- MATTHEW (O.S.) Hey, Jake. Jake, hiding the bottle, spins around to find MATTHEW heading for the barber's chair. JAKE Whatdya want? MATTHEW (sitting in the chair) Thought I'd clean up for Thanksgivin'. If Jake never hears the word "Thanksgiving" again it'd be too soon. JAKE I'm closed. Matthew nods to the "open" sign on the door. MATTHEW You don't look closed. Jake goes to the door, turns the sign around to read "closed." JAKE Well, now I am. Matthew studies him, finally shrugs, then heads for the door, stopping next to Jake -- MATTHEW You alright? JAKE Fine. Goodbye. Matthew leaves. Jake goes back to his bottle, pours some into the glass, and is just about to drink it when -- (CONTINUED) 35. CONTINUED: 27 HORACE Mornin' Jake. JAKE (spilling drink) Damn! Jake spins angrily on Horace. JAKE Can't anybody read 'round here!? HORACE Sorry, Jake, I just wanted a Thanksgivin' hair...? JAKE I'm closed! HORACE Well, your door was open and I... Jake grabs up his bottle, not hiding it anymore. He pushes Horace to the door -- EXT. BARBERSHOP (CONTINUOUS) - DAY FIVE 28 -- Jake pushes Horace out the door, then turns and locks it behind them both. Horace watches, confused, as Jake takes off, bottle in hand. Matthew, not far away, sees the scene and approaches. HORACE But... Jake... where you goin'? JAKE I'm goin' away... for _Thanksgivin'_. Horace and Matthew share a look, watching with concern as Jake walks away. INT. TELEGRAPH OFFICE - DAY FIVE 29 Mike enters to find Myra standing behind the desk, rocking Samantha's carriage back and forth as she coos to her child. MIKE Good morning, Myra. Horace said you have something for me? MYRA Mornin', Dr. Mike. Got it right here. (CONTINUED) 36. CONTINUED: 29 Myra hands Mike the telegram. Mike opens it, reads it. A smile spreads on her face. MYRA Good news? MIKE It's from a doctor I've been hoping to see. He's going to visit his family in El Paso for the holidays. He'll be able to stop here on his way. MYRA Is he a good friend? MIKE He's a specialist. For women. MYRA Think he can help you have a baby? Mike peers into Samantha's carriage, reaching to stroke the child's cheek. Not looking up at Myra, she answers -- MIKE I hope so. We HOLD ON Mike's face, looking hopefully into the carriage. 0MITTED (30) EXT. THE WOODS - DAY FIVE 31 Jake stumbles drunkenly through the woods, the near-empty bottle in hand. His horse chews on grass nearby. Jake mumbles morosely to himself. He is mostly incoherent, but we can make out a slurring "Happy Thanksgivin'" within his words. Then Jake trips and lands heavily on his knees. As he tries to rise, he looks up to see Cloud Dancing standing several yards away, directly in front of him. Jake manages to stand. JAKE (slurring) What're _you_ lookin' at! Cloud Dancing doesn't answer. Jake backs toward his horse. JAKE You want my horse! That's what you want! (CONTINUED) 37. CONTINUED: 31 Cloud Dancing takes a step to leave, not in Jake's direction, but Jake sees it as an advance. Jake makes a run for his horse and manages to jump on. Jake then charges Cloud Dancing with his horse. Cloud Dancing easily side-steps the charge. But Jake loses control of his horse as it goes CRASHING through the trees. Jake's head runs smack into a tree branch, knocking Jake from his horse. As Jake falls to the ground, his head is bleeding. He drunkenly attempts to stand, but finally falls to the ground, passed out. Cloud Dancing goes to him, rolls him over and sees the blood on Jake's forehead. Cloud Dancing rises and looks down at Jake. INT. HOMESTEAD - NIGHT FIVE 32 Mike brews the tea that Cloud Dancing gave her. She looks up as Sully comes through the door. SULLY Kids asleep? MIKE Yes. As Sully heads for the hearth to stoke the fire, he smells the strong odor of the tea she's brewing. SULLY (re: tea) What's that? MIKE It's a tea Cloud Dancing gave me... to help me... us... with the baby. Sully looks away, busying himself by tending to the fire. Mike can see something is wrong and approaches him. MIKE Cloud Dancing seemed optimistic that these herbs could make a difference. SULLY Glad to hear it. MIKE You don't sound glad. (CONTINUED) 38. CONTINUED: 32 She sits next to him. It's becoming more difficult for him to hide his feelings. MIKE Is it about the baby? SULLY No... (frustrated with himself) ... I don't know. MIKE It just takes time. You said so yourself. SULLY It's not that. It's just... MIKE (encouragingly) Yes...? SULLY Well, I been thinkin'. You know, we got three kids. Maybe we don't need more. MIKE (stunned) What are you talking about? You wanted... SULLY I wanted a home and a family and I got that. I don't want to lose you... He stops... But Mike finally sees what's going on inside him. MIKE Oh, Sully, I should have realized. The compassion in her eyes draws him out. He exhales heavily as he wrestles with the words. SULLY When I saw Clayton, on his knees, prayin'... (struggles) ... That was me. When Abigail... He can't finish. (CONTINUED) 39. CONTINUED: (2) 32 MIKE I understand. Sully rises, thinking... deciding -- SULLY One thing's for sure. MIKE What's that? SULLY I'm never goin' through it again. MIKE Nothing's going to happen to me. He looks intensely into her eyes, his voice serious, his mind made up. SULLY I ain't willin' to take the risk. As Sully moves away we HOLD on Mike's face, stunned and confused, as we -- FADE OUT. _END ACT THREE_ _ACT FOUR_ FADE IN: EXT. GRACE'S CAFE - DAY SIX 33 It's early morning as we START CLOSE on the Reverend's face. Tears stream down his cheeks. We PULL BACK to find him chopping onions. Next to him we find Grace cooking, hurried and harried, but totally in her element. She tries not to laugh at the Reverend's tears. +ANOTHER PART OF THE CAFE 34 There are a couple different wagons that several people are loading up with chairs and tables, etc. Robert E and Sully pack various jars and bowls into crates and load them into a wagon for transport. We catch them mid-conversation as Sully lifts a crate into the wagon. Robert E's expression is one of surprise. ROBERT E So, you just... changed your mind? SULLY It's just too dangerous, that's all. ROBERT E And that's that. SULLY Nothin' wrong with bein' careful. ROBERT E 'Less it keeps you from havin' somethin' special as a child. Robert E stops Sully. ROBERT E Just 'cause somethin' bad happened 'fore, don't mean it'll happen again. SULLY (shakes his head) I... I can't. Sully continues working as Robert E studies him. Finally -- (CONTINUED) 41. CONTINUED: 34 ROBERT E You know, been long 'nough now, me and Grace're pretty sure we ain't gonna get a child of our own. Now, that's gonna be hard to live with. (a beat) But it'd be even harder if I let my child be _robbed_ from me... (looks pointedly at Sully) ... 'cause I was _afraid_. Sully doesn't turn away as Robert E's fierce emotion sinks in even more than his words. Robert E rises to continue work. Sully is slow to follow, still mulling over Robert E's words. EXT. WOOD - DAY SIX 35 It's still early morning as we start CLOSE ON Jake's face. He begins to stir. A bandage with dried blood visible is wrapped around his head. Jake looks around, his vision still blurry as we PULL BACK until we discover Cloud Dancing, sitting nearby. Jake is startled by his presence. JAKE What're you doin' here? CLOUD DANCING You fell from your horse. JAKE I never fell offa horse in my... (suddenly suspicious) ... say, where_is_ my horse? Cloud Dancing simply glances over his shoulder. Jake follows his gaze to find his horse, tethered to a nearby tree, grazing. Jake hides his chagrin and tries to rise, but a shooting pain in his head (both hangover and wound) pushes him back down. Jake reaches to his forehead, feels the bandage wrapped around his head. He looks up at Cloud Dancing, realizing. JAKE You shouldn't 'a bothered. (gestures toward home) I'da made it home just fine. CLOUD DANCING (pointing in opposite direction) Home is _that_ way. (CONTINUED) 42. CONTINUED: 35 Jake, embarrassed, painfully rises into a sitting position. JAKE Well, I don't need your help anymore. CLOUD DANCING The spirits do not allow me to choose who I help and who I do not. JAKE Tell you what, I'll choose for you. Goodbye. Cloud Dancing sees that Jake means it and sighs defeat. He rises and reaches out a hand to help Jake to his feet. CLOUD DANCING I will bring you to your friends. You should not be alone. Jake reaches for Cloud Dancing's hand, but hesitates, remembering why he was out here in the first place. He lies back. JAKE (bitterly) Forget it. I'd rather be alone. Cloud Dancing lowers his hand as he reads Jake. He sits. CLOUD DANCING For Cheyenne, the tribe comes first, then the family, and then the man. Jake gives him a "what's this have to do with me?" look. CLOUD DANCING For you, it is the man first... and last. That is why you are so alone. JAKE Who says I'm alone? Cloud Dancing need not answer, it's obvious in Jake's voice. JAKE Well, so what. There's lotsa people who're alone. Like _you_. Or are you forgettin' the Washita? (CONTINUED) 43. CONTINUED: (2) 35 Cloud Dancing's face flickers with pain. It was a low blow and Jake knows it. CLOUD DANCING I am alone because my people were murdered. You... you make your_self_ alone. Jake opens his mouth to retaliate, but Cloud Dancing has hit a nerve. Cloud Dancing sits back as Jake turns away. But we SEE on Jake's face that Cloud Dancing's words are sinking in. INT. HOMESTEAD - DAY SIX 36 At the table, Brian and Colleen make pies while Matthew repairs some tack. Actually, Brian is making little dough sculptures while Colleen rolls dough and cuts pecans. Mike stands nearby, stirring ingredients in a bowl. Her mind is far away as the kids play a guessing game with Brian's sculptures. COLLEEN A wagon? BRIAN Nope. Matthew looks. MATTHEW A horse? BRIAN You're both wrong, it's a bird. COLLEEN That doesn't look like a bird. MATTHEW A horse bird maybe. COLLEEN Make another one. Brian rolls up the dough into a big ball. BRIAN Guess. COLLEEN A ball? (CONTINUED) 44. CONTINUED: 36 BRIAN Yep, but it's a special kinda ball. Brian steps back and winds up like a pitcher, the dough as his baseball. BRIAN Two men on bases, the striker steps to the line. Colleen joins in, raising her rolling pin as a bat. Matthew crouches behind her as a catcher. Mike pays little attention. BRIAN And the hurler winds up... Brian throws, Colleen swings and hits the dough ball. It doesn't travel, just drops to the ground with a splat at Matthew's feet. MATTHEW It's a hit! Colleen begins racing around the house to imaginary bases. Brian chases her. Matthew throws to Brian in order to tag Colleen out, but at that moment Brian runs directly in front of Mike. The dough ball hits Mike full on the chest where it stays, stuck to her dress. She looks up, startled, peels the dough off her chest. The three kids stifle laughter. Is she mad? Mike rolls up the dough. MIKE The play isn't over yet! And she begins to chase them, trying to tag them with the ball. Mike finally tosses the ball to Matthew, Brian tackles Colleen and Matthew puts the dough ball right on Colleen's forehead. MATTHEW (imitating Loren) And yourrrrrre out! They all start laughing... Mike, too. But then something occurs to Mike. She steps back, looking at her three silly children, in her lovely, comfortable house... a warm smile spreads on her face, happy tears spring to her eyes. Matthew notices. MATTHEW You alright, Dr. Mike? (CONTINUED) 45. CONTINUED: (2) 36 MIKE (nods, still smiling) I was just remembering how very lucky I am. She hugs all three of them to her, as her eyes glisten with tears and we -- DISSOLVE TO: INT. MIKE AND SULLY'S ROOM - DAY SIX 37 Mike, changed into a nice dress for Thanksgiving, stands in front of the mirror, putting the finishing touches on her hair. Sully enters and she looks at him in mirror's reflection, not knowing what to expect. SULLY You're gettin' ready early. MIKE I have to meet Dr. Bernard at the train station. He nods. There's an awkward silence. She turns to face him. He remains across the room by the door. ? MIKE SULLY ? Sully, I've been thinking... I just wanted you to ? know... They stop and smile at each other. SULLY You first. As they speak they slowly move closer to one another. MIKE I think I've lost sight of something in the last few weeks. She steps closer. MIKE I've been so worried about what I _don't_ have... that I stopped seeing what was right in front of me. SULLY And what's that? (CONTINUED) 46. CONTINUED: 37 MIKE You... and the children. The truth is, if we're never able to have our own child, I'll still be the luckiest woman in the world. He steps closer. SULLY You know, I been thinkin' the same thing. MIKE That I'm the luckiest woman in the world? By now they are face to face, almost nose to nose. SULLY (smiles) What we got... you and me, our family, it's special. But I ain't gonna let bein' afraid stop it from growin'. They kiss, both tender and passionate, holding tightly to each other, their faces filled with love and contentment. EXT. TRAIN STATION - DAY SIX 38 Mike arrives at the train station. The train is already in, but the platform is somewhat empty. Mike looks around and finds a kind looking, elderly gentleman, DR. BERNARD, sitting and reading. She hurries toward him. MIKE Dr. Bernard? DR. BERNARD Dr. Quinn? He rises and they shake hands warmly. MIKE I'm sorry I'm late. I hope you haven't been waiting long. DR. BERNARD You're not late, the train was early. (picks up his bag) But we don't have much time. We should hurry. (CONTINUED) 47. CONTINUED: 38 MIKE Of course. My clinic is just around the corner. They hurry off the train platform as Mike guides him toward the clinic. EXT. BARBERSHOP - DAY SIX 39 The town is pretty much deserted as Cloud Dancing guides Jake's horse to the barbershop. Jake hangs onto his saddle. Cloud Dancing ties the reins to the hitching post and Jake climbs down. Jake awkwardly faces Cloud Dancing, not wanting to say "thank you" but not knowing what else to say. Cloud Dancing sees this and lets Jake off the hook. CLOUD DANCING I have to buy some tobacco. Cloud Dancing turns and heads for the General Store. Jake climbs the stairs to his shop, all the while keeping an eye on -- +JAKE'S POV - EXT. GENERAL STORE - DAY SIX 40 Cloud Dancing shakes the door, looks in the window. It's dark, completely locked up. He sighs, very disappointed and turns to head out of town. +ANGLE ON JAKE 41 watching all this. Jake considers... but then opens the door to his shop and enters -- INT. BARBERSHOP (CONTINUOUS) - DAY SIX 42 Jake throws his keys on the counter. He looks around the empty store. It's depressing. Jake sits heavily in his barber's chair rubbing his sore head. But then he looks up and sees himself in the mirror -- +JAKE'S POV - THE MIRROR 43 Not a pretty sight. A hungover man in a lone chair in an empty shop. Jake clearly doesn't like what he sees. Finally, Jake makes up his mind, gets out of the chair and strides out of the shop -- 48. EXT. GENERAL STORE - DAY SIX 44 Jake sidles up to the door, extra casual. Glances around, no one's looking. He moves to a window, then runs a finger over the top of its frame. He finds something... we SEE that it's a key. Jake lets himself into the store. EXT. RESERVATION - DAY SIX 45 Tables are laid out. Many people, both Indians and townsfolk, sit on blankets, as well as at tables brought from Grace's cafe. It's a good turn out from both cultures. Among the crowd, we find Matthew, Brian, Colleen, the Reverend, Myra and Horace (pushing Samantha's carriage), Grace and Robert E, as well as Sully and Cloud Dancing. We MOVE in and around the event, people serving and sharing food, trying to bridge awkward communication gaps. In particular we FIND -- 1). COLLEEN - she serves an old Indian man some sweet potatoes. He stands unmoving until she realizes he wants more... and then more. Finally, he smiles broadly and leaves with a mountain of potatoes on his plate. 2). ROBERT E - he tries to lift a cauldron that's too heavy. He's about to hurt himself when a large Indian woman comes to his aid, easily as strong as he is, much to his embarrassment. 3). MATTHEW - talks with some young Indian women, trying to figure out what they're saying. He "signs" a sentence but gets it wrong, sending the girls into peals of laughter and leaving him baffled, "what'd I say?" +ANGLE ON GRACE 46 She serves up the sliced turkey, next to Colleen and the potatoes. Brian approaches and offers Grace his plate. She sets a drumstick on it. He looks down sadly at the drumstick. BRIAN George. Grace gives him a look. GRACE George? BRIAN He was my friend. Brian offers the drumstick back to Grace. She takes it and watches Brian collect some potatoes and go off. Grace looks at the drumstick, then at the whole turkey. (CONTINUED) 49. CONTINUED: 46 GRACE George... Grace fights it, but loses. It's George alright. She sets the drumstick down. GRACE Colleen, save me some extra potatoes, please. +ANGLE ON CLOUD DANCING 47 He sits patiently in front of his tent as Sully approaches. SULLY Dr. Mike should be here soon so we can start the memorial ceremony. CLOUD DANCING I can not perform it. SULLY Why not? CLOUD DANCING No tobacco. Suddenly, a pouch lands in Cloud Dancing's lap. Both he and Sully look up to see Jake standing there. Jake is considerably more clean and dressed up than when last we saw him. There's a small, fresh bandage on his forehead. JAKE Somebody say somethin' 'bout tobacco? Cloud Dancing and Jake share a look. No smiles, just slight nods of understanding... of thanks. Sully looks from one to the other, baffled. Jake walks away. Cloud Dancing claps Sully on the back and rises. CLOUD DANCING _Now_, the ceremony will begin. We HOLD ON Sully's face, as we go to -- +ANGLE ON JAKE 48 He heads back to his horse but bumps into the Reverend. The Reverend's face lights up with surprise at seeing Jake. (CONTINUED) 50. CONTINUED: 48 REVEREND Jake! Glad you decided to make it. What happened to your forehead? JAKE A scratch. (starts to move around the Reverend) I was just leavin'... The Reverend takes his arm, not allowing him the chance to get away. REVEREND We'll get Dr. Mike to take a look when she gets here. The Reverend guides Jake to a long picnic table at which sits Brian, Colleen, Matthew, Myra and Horace, as well as some Indians. Robert E approaches. ROBERT E Have a seat. Robert E plants Jake in a seat. Colleen leans over to study the wound on Jake's head. COLLEEN What happened to your head? JAKE Nothin'. COLLEEN Dr. Mike'll wanna check it. Suddenly, a plate of food lands right in front of Jake. Grace stands behind it. The food makes Jake's mouth water. GRACE Here you go, Jake. Glad you could make it. JAKE (starting to rise) I'm not stayin'... Grace gently pushes him back into his chair. GRACE 'Course you are. The conversation continues at the table as Jake looks around: Everyone talks, laughs, eats; the non-Indians do their best to communicate with Indians and vise-versa. The atmosphere is inclusive, friendly. (CONTINUED) 51. CONTINUED: (2) 48 MYRA Cornbread, Jake? Myra offers the basket to Jake who hesitates, then takes it. Jake looks around again, finally realizing... he is amongst friends. Jake takes a piece of cornbread... then passes the basket on. +ANGLE ON DR. MIKE 49 She's just arriving in the wagon. She climbs down and greets a few people as she searches for Sully. She spots him and moves quickly in his direction. MIKE Sully... SULLY There you are! I was gettin' worried. Is everything alright? MIKE Everything is more than alright. Looks at her, curious... "what?" MIKE I... we... are going to have a baby! Sully is stunned. SULLY But how do you...? MIKE Dr. Bernard examined me. SULLY You're sure? MIKE It's true! I can't believe I didn't know it myself! SULLY A... a baby? We're gonna have a... She nods vigorously, smiling, overjoyed as Sully sweeps her up into his arms with all the excitement and love in the world. (CONTINUED) 52. CONTINUED: 49 The two parents-to-be cling to each other, Sully swinging her in circles, as we begin to PULL BACK and UP... As we get further away, we SEE Brian, Colleen and Matthew approach them, "what's all the excitement about?" We SEE Sully and Mike excitedly tell the children... the children leap for joy, hugging them both. This is one happy family, as we FADE OUT...