It had been a month and yet the trial was pending it was March 1986
Hi, pockets a kind said
Hey, it's teacher's pockets said
Oh, let's go ask her a girl said
Good morning Miss Letcher the children said
Good morning children are you enjoying your break Elisabetta said
Yeah when do we get to go back to school the children said
Well, we have to bully a church first Elisabetta said
When's that Emelina said
Soon and then we'll have a school Elisabetta said
Great! See you later, by the children said
Bye Elisabetta said
Ready for your riding lesson Seth said
Oh, of course, why shouldn't I be Elisabetta said
Well, it's just that you-you seem a little queasy I meant happy must be because of that kiss Seth said
Oh, did we kiss gosh I don't remember Elisabetta said
Well, I'd be happy to refresh your memory Seth said
Um maybe we should start my lesson now Elisabetta said
Sure, but can I just say that was the best kiss I've ever had Seth said
Wait how many women have you kissed Elisabetta said
Not too many five maybe did I say five I meant to you and my mother Seth said
You expect me to believe that all right well how exactly am I supposed to get up all right now how do I get him to move Elisabetta said
Just tap your heel gently against his sides Seth said
Whoa no I'm so sorry when I said I didn't mean to stop I was just surprised Elisabetta said
Elisabetta, he's smart but you really can't hold a conversation with him try it again Seth said
All right how do I get him to slow down I said slow down I didn't say stop Elisabetta said
We can go as slow as you like Seth said
Seth, look I'm worried, Seth this trial means everything to Abby you think there's even a chance they'll clear Noah Sutton's name Elisabetta said
I'm not so sure anymore I thought it was good news when we lost judge Jedediah black but the new judge makes the old coot look like a saint Seth said
Do you know the new judge Elisabetta said
No, not personally best thing we can do is take it one day at a time Seth said
Later that Saturday afternoon at tea time
And then Seth and I saw a couple of executives that the mining company must have sent for the trial they were talking to Gowen and the judge was there too Elisabetta said
I don't know what's going to happen but I'm glad we're finally going to have our day in court Abby said
Well, I am sure that Andrew Avenue will have evidence strong enough to prove your case Elisabetta said
I'm not sure about anything when it comes to Andrew Avenue Abby said
Have you spoken to him yet Elisabetta said
After seeing his wedding ring and that picture of his family, I'll be interested to hear how he explains that Abby said
You might want to do it before you're sitting next to him at the prosecutor's table Elisabetta said
Oh, this is the last thing I needed before the trial Abby said
I know but the good news is I hear that the attorney prosecuting the case is one of the best Elisabetta said
From your lips to God's ears, Abby said
Sometime later at stagecoach
Well, it's ironic isn't it well we should be happy we finally have the money for our new church and school but instead we're all worried about this trial Fiorentina said
Fiorentina I've always found that the best way to wash away worry is through prayer Monica said
Who are you all waiting for Roberta said
The prosecutor the stage is later Monica said
What do we even know about this Sam Madison Fiorentina said
We know he is willing to come out here and fight for us Abby said
I dated a Sam Madison once or was it Sam Mason who can remember Roberta said
Maybe you should keep a list Elisabetta said
Well, that is a great idea I suppose it would start with Seth Roberta said
Too bad it won't end with him Elisabetta said
You never know Roberta said
Oh, look Monica said
Too bad we lost black might've been tough but at least he was fair Andrew said
I wish the same could be said for Parker Seth said
Good morning Abby Andrew said
Is it Abby said
This is the first time I've had a welcoming committee usually I'm met by a few guns and a Marshall Sam Madison said
Sorry to disappoint you and you would be Fiorentina said
Madison Samantha Madison said
You're the prosecutor Elisabetta said
In the flesh, Samantha said
I don't mean to sound surprised but... Monica said
I'm a woman it's fine I'm used to it Samantha said
Constable Seth Thorndlike welcome Seth said
I'm Andrew Jones I'm the forensic expert on this case and I must say I am surprised Andrew said
I trust you'll recover Samantha said
I certainly won't did you attend law school Fiorentina said
I even graduated from Stanford class of 1980 valedictorian Samantha said
I'm Abby Sutton welcome to Valley Spring Abby said
A pleasure Mrs. Sutton I read all of your correspondence and I want to assure you and all the widows here that despite the fact I'm wearing a skirt the case for the mining company is in capable hands Samantha said
Well, I'd prefer someone else's hands thank you very much Fiorentina said
Duly noted but for now, it's in mine and I'll use a fist if need be where can I find Judge Parker Samantha said
I believe he just checked into the saloon hotel Seth said
Thank you, if you'll excuse me ladies and gentlemen Samantha said
Do you think she stands any chance against that pit bull on Gowen's payroll Monica said
Honestly, I think he's gonna make a fool of her and the rest of us Fiorentina said
Glad you could get here on such short notice, judge Mr. Gowen said
I was quite surprised to hear about Jedediah black's sudden departure you didn't have anything to do with that now did you Mr. Gowen Judge Parker said
The man got bit by a rattlesnake Gowen said
Yes, in his room Judge Parker said
An unfortunate situation Gowen said
Judge Parker Samantha said
That would be me Judge Parker said
I'm Samantha Madison, the prosecutor Samantha said
Oh, pleasures to meet you this is Mr. Gowen and counselor Gentry Judge Parker said
Please Gowen said
Ma'am counselor Gentry said
Miss Madison have you ever tried a case before Judge Parker said
I've prosecuted a fair share but this will be my first trial Samantha said
So how can I help you judge Parker said
Well, considering you seem to be fraternizing with the defense... Samantha said
The not fraternizing defense requested a pre-trial consultation that's all Judge Parker said
I see well I would like to ask for a continuance under the Power of Courts Act section 173 Samantha said
well, I have a poker game this evening and as long as I'm winning you can have the weekend Judge Parker said
A week would be better Samantha said
As I said you have 48 hours trial starts at 9:00 am sharp judge Parker said
Well, I will be ready good day gentlemen Samantha said
Does she have much trial experience Monica said
How could she she's a woman Fiorentina said
Which means she has to be twice as good to have made it this far in a man's world Abby said
Should we try to get someone else Monica said
She's a prosecutor appointed by the state Elisabetta said
Let's be realistic the chances of her winning this trial are slim to none Fiorentina said
You gave me a chance without knowing me why not give her one Elisabetta said
Well, easy for you to say you didn't anybody in that mine Fiorentina said
Fiorentina Elisabetta is on our side Abby said
You're right Fiorentina I didn't, but you entrusted me with your children and I hope I'm teaching them to judge people based on who they are instead not whether they're wearing pants or a skirt Elisabetta said
What you don't see to understand is that this Madison woman could lose this trial for all of us Fiorentina said
She could win it too Elisabetta said
And I plan to but I won't lie to you ladies we have our work cut out for us Samantha said
Did you speak to Judge Parker Abby said
I did, and I convinced him to give us a continuance for 48 hours Samantha said
I'm surprised since everyone in town knows he's in Mr. Gowen's pocket Fiorentina said
We can't dwell on what we can't change Elisabetta said
I couldn't have said that better myself Samantha said
How can we help Monica said
We need to develop a winning strategy establish a solid fact pattern what I mean by that is I need to tell me every little detail leading up to the explosion don't leave anything out I want to know everything you remember no matter how small Samantha said
Well, would you like some coffee and pie Abby said
I do my best work over pie Samantha said
Oh, please join us Monica said
Later that afternoon
How'd it go Seth said
She likes pie Abby said
She's very capable Elisabetta said
Well, that's good Abby you might want to take a piece of that pie to the judge he strikes me as a man who likes dessert Seth said
Isn't that a bribe Elisabetta said
I'm sure he's seen bigger bribes than pie Seth said
Oh, he can't be that bad Abby said
He's the nephew of Isaac Parker the hanging judge Seth said
And the apple doesn't fall far from the tree Abby said
Well, let's just say I have heard he has a unique interpretation of justice Seth said
Well, maybe a little dessert couldn't hurt Elisabetta said
Meanwhile, at saloon
So Andrew how long do you figure to continue this charade Martin said
I don't know what you're talking about Andrew said
Well, I believe you do and people will find out soon or later it's a very small town Martin said
Gentlemen Martin said
Maybe we should do this another time Elisabetta said
What other time is there Abby said
Abby, I wouldn't... Seth said
Would you care to join us Judge Parker said
No, your honor, and may I ask what you're doing here Abby said
I believe it's quite clear that Judge Parker said
And I'm quite certain it's illegal to fraternize with the defendant Abby said
Well, I think it's also illegal for you to break into my office and steal company property you should have them arrested for burglary Martin said
Calm down Mr. Gowen He's just upset because he's losing You in or out Judge Parker said
I'm in Martin said
I insist you stop playing Abby said
You know if you continue to interrupt this game the judge here may find you in contempt of court Martin said
This isn't a court it's a saloon Abby said
It's my court and right now it's my card game Judge Parker said
Then may I suggest you take three more cars because you're not gonna win with a pair of twos Abby said
Constable, would you please escort this woman out Judge Parker said
She's right to judge this looks like a clear violation of the ethics code Andrew said
You're hardly the right man to speak to ethics now are you Andrew especially in front of Mrs. Sutton Martin said
I was talking to the judge Martin Andrew said
Yeah, you know he's not the gentleman you think he is Martin said
I don't think you have room to talk about ethics either Mr. Gowen Abby said
You know perhaps you should teach them both a lesson and have them spend the night in jail Martin said
They don't leave that's exactly what I'm gonna do You have something to say young lady Judge Parker said
No one's going to jail today Judge Seth said
Have a lovely evening Elisabetta said
All right deal them up Martin said
Oh, I really wanted to give that man a piece of my mind Elisabetta said
I suggest we don't give Parker any more reason to side with Gowen Seth said
What he's doing is unethical Elisabetta said
Abby is there something wrong Andrew said
You tell me, Mr. Jones, Abby said
Oh, we're back to Mr. Jones what happened to Andrew said
He's married with a child Abby said
Could I have a moment alone with you to explain Andrew said
I have some work to do at the jail Seth said
I have some papers to grade Elisabetta said
Elisabetta, please stay, whatever you have to say to me you can say it in front of Elisabetta Abby said
Are you sure about that Elisabetta said
It's fine Elisabetta I have nothing to hide you saw the picture in my room Andrew said
And the wedding ring on your dresser Abby said
I'm not married. I was, my son died two years ago I lost my wife a week later Andrew said
I'm... I'm so sorry Abby said
Now may I have that moment alone Andrew said
I have customers waiting Abby said
Don't worry about that Abby I can take care of the cafe myself Elisabetta said
If you need help at the cafe Abby, I'm more than happy to pitch in I'm a wonderful cook, in fact, the biscuits at Delmonico's in New York are my recipe Roberta said
Of course, they are Elisabetta said
Thank you, I won't be long Abby said
Oh, take all the time you need Roberta said
I'm so sorry I feel terrible for the thoughts I've had about you Abby said
Oh, don't they're probably half true anyway the truth is Abby I never thought I would have feelings for another woman again until I met you so... are we all right again Andrew said
I suppose we are Abby said
Good Andrew said
Well, I guess I should get back before Elisabetta burns down my kitchen Abby said
I don't see any flames Andrew said
It has been a while since I've taken the afternoon off Abby said
Meanwhile, at the cafe
Pass me the salt will you oh and flip your steak otherwise it's gonna burn no not like that Roberta said
I don't recall signing up to work for you Elisabetta said
Oh, am I being too bossy my apologies Roberta said
Thank you, Elisabetta, said
I just have such a way with cooking and from what I hear you uh don't Roberta said
who told you that Elisabetta said
Oh, Seth May have mentioned it Roberta said
Seth has barely ever tried my cooking Elisabetta said
Huh perhaps there's a reason for that Roberta said
Seth Elisabetta said
You know I'm really not that hungry after all Seth said
Let's get you a table Elisabetta said
No, not there here it's a much better view Roberta said
He doesn't need a view of Main Street he sees it all day every day Elisabetta said
I'm just gonna get something and take it back to the jail Seth said
You'll do no such thing my chicken fried steak will not be eaten in that dirty jail Roberta said
Neither will mine Elisabetta said
You both made chicken fried steak Seth said
Well, I did I'm not sure Elisabetta's can be identified although Mr. Avenue is a forensic expert Roberta said
I'm just gonna take a coffee black thank you. Seth said
And... Elisabetta said
And your chicken fried steak Seth said
Coming right up Elisabetta said
Honestly, Elisabetta, don't you think you're being a bit selfish insisting that he eat your steak when you know mine is better Roberta said
Well, that's just your opinion Elisabetta said
Well, if it's true what they say that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach you could be accused of attempted murder Roberta said
That is a lot of food Seth said
Well, you work so hard protecting the town Roberta said
Actually, I haven't done much all day Seth said
Seth ... I know I'm not the greatest cook I've never cooked at Delmonico's or anywhere else for that matter but I did spend the last hour cooking over a hot stove and we both know that if you don't eat this, no one else will Elisabetta said
Excuse his dog rip Roberta said
Mmmm... Seth said
I'll keep this warm for you Roberta said
I'm sorry for interrupting Neil said
Oh, not a problem Ned Seth said
Miss Letcher this telegram came for you, and I think it might be important Neil said
It's from my father my mother's taken Ill they want me home as soon as possible Elisabetta said saying
Meanwhile, at Mercantile
I was barely eighteen when I met Noah so young to fall in love not much older than my son Peter would've been right now anyway he asked me to marry him the same night that I met him Abby said
What did you say Andrew said
No, of course, then somehow two weeks later we were standing in front of a preacher I guess my no wasn't very convincing what about you how did you propose to your wife Abby said
Well, believe it or not she proposed to me Andrew said
Really Abby said
We had our differences, but she put up with me Andrew said
Well, I guess we were both lucky in love for a little while anyway, Abby said
There's something to be said for a second chance Andrew said
The night at the cafe
Seth Elisabetta said
Elisabetta, I'm going with you Seth said
To Hamilton, Elisabetta said
Yeah, I need to make sure you get there safely Seth said
Are you sure Elisabetta said
Oh, positive plus I get to chance to catch up with my brother so don't ever think about giving me an argument Seth said
I wasn't planning on it I'm so worried Seth Elisabetta said
Hey...it's gonna be okay Seth said
The next morning
Don't worry I'll look after things Andrew said
And keep an eye on Gowen Seth said
I'll keep two eyes on him Andrew said
You'll be in my thoughts and my prayers Abby said
I'll feel better once I'm there Elisabetta said
Take good care of her, Seth, Abby said
I will Seth said
Abby Mr. Avenue this is Seth Shannon he'll be testifying for us Samantha said
Thank you for coming all this way Mr. Shannon Abby said
My conscience wouldn't allow me to do anything less I know your husband and son they were fine men Shannon said
And completely innocent of all wrongdoing Andrew said
I agree Shannon said
Unfortunately, Mr. Shannon is not in possession of our mine inspection report Samantha said
I've left my job at the Bureau of Mines started up my own business drill presses haven't made a dime yet but these things take time Shannon said
Mr. Shannon, you do realize we're not going to be able to pay you for your testimony Andrew said
Oh, of course, Shannon said
But I can give you breakfast, lunch, and dinner I'm sure you're hungry after your trip Abby said
Well, I wouldn't turn down a meal Shannon said
Right this way Abby said
As I recall, Noah contacted you directly is that right Samantha said
Yes, about safety conditions in the mine he was concerned that ventilation system wasn't functioning properly Shannon said
That's exactly what Noah told me Abby said
Do you remember what you said in your inspection report Andrew said
I found the system to be unsafe and I recommend they suspend operation until it was fixed Shannon said
And you're prepared to testify to that in a court of law Samantha said
Even though the report Gowen has on record tells a different story, Andrew said
That report is a blatant forgery Shannon said
I know it Abby said
I was hoping to have another witness to back up your testimony, but it didn't pan out So our case will depend on you-you're all we've got Samantha said
It's the truth and I'm happy to testify to it Shannon said
Thank you, Mr. Shannon, it's pastime my husband was vindicated Abby said
Mm Samantha said
The next day in Hamilton, Boston
Tell me Elisabetta what exactly did you pack in these Seth said
Just the essentials Elisabetta said
Did the essentials include an anvil Seth said
I would be more than happy to carry my own suitcases Elisabetta said
Really okay be my guest Seth said
(Grunts) all right you've made your point I'm sure Father sent the car Elisabetta said
Elisabetta Letcher Regina Alley said
Regina Alley how are you Elisabetta said
I'm fine but I heard about your mother I hope the poor dear is all right Regina Alley said
That's why I came as soon as I could Regina this is constable Seth Thorndlike Elisabetta said
Mm charmed Regina Alley said
Ma'am Seth said
Well, aren't you lucky to have such a handsome fellow to carry your luggage Regina Alley said
Oh no, he's not here to carry my luggage... Elisabetta said
Boarding flight 300 to 329 airports stave said
That's my flight mother procured an introduction with an Austrian count he has a castle with a huge moat it's so very good to see you ma Cherie à biantid Regina Alley said
À biantid Elisabetta said
A friend of yours, Seth said
That'd be stretching it Elisabetta said
Good cause she judges a man by the size of his moat Seth said
Regina is one of the Philadelphia Alley's very upper crust her family's been around forever Elisabetta said
Like the plague, Seth said
Seth, there's the car come on Seth Elisabetta said
Okay one-sec Seth said
Meanwhile, in Valley spring
Do you guys here that? Gawain said
What is it? Wesley said
Hey guys get over here Bo said
Boys Liam Cornell said
Well, I've never seen a vehicle like this one Roberta said
Well, that's funny you're not looking at the vehicle Liam said
I have excellent peripheral vision Liam said
And what... do you call it Roberta said
It's called a motorcycle Liam said
It looks fast Roberta said
Well, it is Liam said
And dangerous Roberta said
Mm can be Liam said
What brings you to Valley Spring? Roberta said
Oh, I don't know little of this little of that Liam said
A man of mystery Roberta said
Mm Liam said
I Like it Roberta said
Well, I'll keep that in mind Liam said
Meanwhile, in Hamilton
(Giggles) You're here Julianna said
Ahh Julianna Elisabetta said
And Seth dear so good to see you Julianna said
You two Julianna Seth said
How's mother I've been so worried Elisabetta said
She's better today, but she's still having fainting spells Julianna said
I didn't know Elisabetta said
You might if you visited more often Kathleen said
You know I'd come home more often if I could, Seth this is my sister Kathleen Elisabetta said
Nice to meet you, Miss Letcher Seth said
So, this is the office we've heard so much about Kathleen said
Oh, he's much more than that well you did kiss Julianna said
Julianna! I wrote to you confidence Elisabetta said
Apparently, it's more than teaching school that's keeping you away Kathleen said
My three of four daughters are all together, a sight for sore eyes you are Elisabetta. Wilbert said
Father, I'm so happy to see you, I hear mother's doing better Elisabetta said
She'll do much better now that you're here Wilbert said
Father, this is Seth constable Seth Thorndlike Elisabetta said
Good to put a face to the name I'm indebted to you for escorting my daughter home Wilbert said
Glad to be of service sir Seth said
Seth, we're having a dinner party tomorrow night and you simply must come Julianna said
Julianna doesn't put him on the spot I'm sure the constable has other things to do Wilbert said
I'm sure Seth could spare a few hours Elisabetta said
I... I wouldn't want to impose Seth said
It's no imposition Elisabetta said
Well then, I suppose it's settled come along girls Wilbert said
I'll catch up in a minute Elisabetta said
Well, at least it doesn't have a moat Seth said
Doesn't have a guillotiné either Elisabetta said
I'm guessing the racks in the basement Seth said
Mmmm hmm Elisabetta said
Mmhmm Seth said
Why don't I meet you in town, we can see some of the city together Elisabetta said
Well, are you sure you won't be missed Seth said
It's a pretty big house Elisabetta said
A few minutes later
Mother, you have no idea how worried I've been Elisabetta said
I'll be fine darling I don't want you worrying about me I want you to have a good time with your sisters while you're here Greta said
Well, what does Dr. Clement say Elisabetta said
He says your mother has a weak heart it's important that nothing upset her right now Wilbert said
Maybe we should cancel the dinner party Elisabetta said
Nonsense we must celebrate your return home said
It's just a few old family friends Wilbert said
and Kathleen's new beau Sir Johnny said
Kathleen, you didn't tell me Elisabetta said
You didn't ask Kathleen said
Sir Johnny is from London he's a Duke Julianna said
His uncle is Grand Duke Andrew Gray and his great-uncle is an Earl Kathleen said
Most of us know that Julianna, Kathleen, and mother did you have a nether Spell Sarah said
No, darling how could I be with you four girls here Greta said
Hello Sarah Elisabetta said
Oh, Elisabetta welcome home Sarah said
Darling Elisabetta, I'm sure you'll want to shop for something new to wear to the party Greta said
That won't be necessary Elisabetta said
This isn't the Wild West Elisabetta we do have dinner here Wilbert said
Oh, wait until you see the new gowns at Salon de mode Julianna said
The organzas are pure heaven Sarah said
Well, I suppose it might be nice to have something new and perhaps a little fancy Elisabetta said
Oh, well, it'll be just like old times Julianna and Sarah said
Mother seems to be in good spirits Elisabetta said
Because you're here but it isn't easy taking care of her Kathleen said
Well, I wish I be home more often but I have school to teach Elisabetta said
books and education It's a wonderful way to escape Kathleen said
It isn't an escape I love what I do Elisabetta said
I'm sure you do but when I get married, who's going to look after Mother Kathleen said
Well, I will Julianna said
You can barely look after yourself and with father traveling so much what will happen if her condition worsens Kathleen said
Let's not think of the worst Elisabetta said
Kathleen can be so tedious Julianna said
Some of what she said was true Elisabetta said
No, it's not Julianna said
Let's be fair it is a great deal of responsibility Elisabetta said
Don't let it bother you she lives to lord it over us Julianna said
Is Sir Johnny really serious about her Elisabetta said
Well, he's serious about her bank account and she's in love with his title Julianna said
A match made in heaven Elisabetta said
Sometimes later, just after lunch
I'm never gonna get used to waiters wearing tuxedos Seth said
It's called white-glove service Seth Elisabetta said
At Abby's, the food is great, and nobody's wearing gloves Seth said
At least admit it was delicious Elisabetta said
Salisbury steak it's just a fancy name for hamburger Seth said
Well, it does come with a sauce Elisabetta said
Speaking of fancy can you picture Rip with a haircut like that Seth said
Life in a big city does take some getting used to, but I got used to life in Valley Spring and now I'm completely at home there Elisabetta said
Really Seth said
Mmm hmm Elisabetta said
You still don't know how to ride a horse Seth said
It's a good thing I have such a good teacher then Elisabetta said
I don't know you might not be able to afford him Seth said
Oh, Elisabetta said
Could cost you another kiss Seth said
Consider it a down payment Elisabetta said
Meanwhile, in Valley Spring at the saloon
Court is in session Miss Madison your opening statement Judge Parker said
Your honor this tragedy could have been prevented had it the women in this courtroom would have husband fathers and sons instead they sit here alone hoping for some small sliver of justice I will prove to you today that the Pacific Northwest mining company knows that the conditions in that mine were unsafe they knew because Noah Sutton warned them and they didn't care all they cared about was removed as much coal as they could to make as much money as they could Samantha said
Counsel Judge Parker said
Your honor may I first say that it is my greatest pleasure to stand here before you in this courtroom Gente said
Meanwhile, in Hamilton
Now tell me everything I've missed in Valley Spring Julianna said
Oh, the mining company is on trial Elisabetta said
We'll get to that later I want to know about Seth Julianna said
You already know more than you should Elisabetta said
Well, I'm your favorite sister you're supposed to tell me everything Julianna said
Well, when we're together it's like everything in the whole world just fade away and it's just the two of us Elisabetta said
Well, is it love Julianna said
It could be Elisabetta said
Has he said it Julianna said
NO! Elisabetta said
Have you Julianna said
Of course, not Elisabetta said
Oh, it must be so wonderful to be in love Julianna said
Cheston Elisabetta said
Elisabetta, I must say frontier life suits you Cheston said
It's so wonderful to see you again Elisabetta said
You as well Cheston said
Cheston came to drop off some paperwork but he may have had an ulterior motive Wilbert said
Guilty as charged I never pass up a chance to see Elisabetta Cheston said
I... it's been far too long when was the last time we saw each other Elisabetta said
Well, as I recall since I was your escort at Julianna's debutante ball Cheston said
No! Was it really that long ago Elisabetta said
I daresay we have a great deal to catch up on Cheston said
Beginning with how father managed to corral you into working for him Elisabetta said
I... I'd hardly say corralled he's giving me a wonderful opportunity for which I am very grateful Cheston said
As am I, he's been a valuable addition to the company Cheston I hope you'll be joining us for dinner this evening Wilbert said
Oh, I wouldn't miss it Cheston said
Oh, wonderful Elisabetta why don't you take Cheston out to the garden I know he hasn't seen it in a long time Greta said
Oh, I'm sure Cheston isn't interested in flowers mother Elisabetta said
On the contrary, I'm very interested Cheston said
All right Elisabetta said
Meanwhile, in Valley Springs at the saloon
Counsel your honor this document from the Bureau of Mines signed by Seth Shannon who is here today proved that the mine was safe and the ventilation system was working we believe it was Noah Sutton who failed to activate the system on that fateful day Gente said
That document was forged, which I'll prove by calling my first witness Mr. Shannon Samantha said
Finally, the moment of truth Abby said
His personal testimony's gonna carry a lot more weight than that phony piece of paper Andrew said
Mr. Shannon, is it true you performed an inspection of the mine at the request of Noah Sutton who believed the ventilation system in the mine was faulty Samantha said
I did Shannon said
I see and could you please tell the court what inspection revealed Samantha said
I reported that Mr. Sutton was wrong the ventilation system in the area where the men were working was safe Shannon said
Permission to treat the witness as hostile Samantha said
Granted Judge Parker said
Mr. Shannon, May I remind you that you are under oath and yesterday in the presence of Constable Avenue and Abby Sutton didn't you say that the mine was unsafe and the document the possession of the mining company was a forgery Samantha said
I'm sorry I ... I couldn't bear to tell Mrs. Sutton the truth with all that she's been through I just... I couldn't do it Shannon said
Your honor this man is a liar! Abby said
He's been paid off to recant! Andrew avenue said
Order in the court Judge Parker said
Your honor this is a clear case of negligence on the part of Noah Sutton who simply failed to activate the ventilation system Gente said
An objection that's complete speculation Mr. Gente's statement has no foundation and I move to have it stricken from the record Samantha said
(Crown cheering and hear, hear, the crown said)
It's about time the truth came out Martin said
(Crown was so loud no one could hear him)
Order in the court! Judge Parker said
Your honor, I need a recess Samantha said
So ordered we're adjourned Judge Parker said
Don't you dare get in that stage you walk back in there and you tell the truth right now who got to you, huh? Gowen? Gente? What'd they promised you? Samantha said
More than chicken pot pie Mr. Shannon said
You won't get away with this! I'll have you prosecuted for perjury Samantha said
Meanwhile, in Valley Spring near the Stream
It's beautiful out here, isn't it Roberta said
Well, the view just got a whole lot better you like to take walks in the woods do you Liam said
Oh, I do you never know what new things you might discover Roberta said
Miss Level Liam said
Mm Roberta said
Did you follow me Liam said
Of course, not Roberta said
So, it's just a coincidence that we happened to run into each other out here Liam said
Well, I like to think of it as fate Roberta said
I believe in making my own fate Liam said
Somehow I could tell that about you Roberta said
Oh, but I thought I was a man of mystery Liam said
Oh, but I like solving mysteries Roberta said
Well, the trial's probably resuming soon I should be getting back Liam said
I can't help but wonder why a stranger would be interested in that trial Roberta said
Just curious Liam said
Curious killed the cat Roberta said
Well, this cat has nine lives if you'll excuse me Liam said
Meanwhile, at the saloon
Miss Madison do you have any other evidence Judge Parker said
Your honor, in light of the fact Mr. Shannon just perjured himself I would like to ... Samantha said
Miss Madison do you have any other evidence to present judge Parker said
I move for a mistrial Samantha said
Overruled you're gonna make your closing statement Judge Parker said
Meanwhile, outside the saloon
Sir Claudia said
Hmm yes Liam said
Do you know where I could find a Mr. Sam Madison Claudia said
"Miss Madison" Actually yeah she's right in here you know I happen to be heading that way myself why don't I walk you income on Liam said
Clearly that safety report was falsified and if you can believe that you can draw only one conclusion Noah Sutton is innocent of any wrongdoing in the death of those men the fault lies squarely upon the shoulders of Pacific Mining whose... Samantha said
Excuse me, your honor, pardon the interruption, but I believe Miss Madison needs to speak with this young lady Liam said
I hope I'm not too late Claudia said
You're just in time thank god you decided to come Samantha said
Miss Madison would you like to tell me why exactly you're disturbing these proceedings Judge Parker said
Do you have any idea who she is Abby said
No, but Samantha mentioned she was hoping to have another witness Andrew said
Your honor I would like to call one more witness Samantha said
Objection Gente said
Overruled this better be good Judge Parker said
Your honor this woman can exonerate Noah Sutton and prove the mine report was forged by the mining company Samantha said
This is outrageous Gente said
I'll decide what's outrageous all right Miss would you like to tell the court just who you are Judge Parker said
Claudia Sutton Pembroke Sutton's widow Claudia said
Oh, my god Pembroke never said anything to me Abby said