II - Joe's Dilemma
Joe, don't.
Hoss, I have to.
A step closer.
No, you don't. There are other ways—
Not this time. Back off, brother.
Nope, can't do that.
I said leave us alone!
Again, closer, hand outstretched.
Give it here.
I can't.
You have to.
You don't know what he's done, Hoss.
Whatever it was, it ain't worth it. Hand it over, now.
Oh, it's worth whatever happens to me.
Joe, please. Pa just won't understand.
Pa?
That's right. You don't want to hurt Pa.
Sigh. All right. You win.
Give me the paintbrush. You okay, Adam?
Just get me a rag . . .
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