Autumn Dreams Page #6

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Goodbye, Ben.

Annie...

Just, please, don't.

The runaway groom.

What happened to you two?

Where's Annie running off to?

Is everything alright?

No, Jovanna, it's not.

You and I need to talk.

Thank you.

Morning.

Morning.

It's a beautiful sunrise,

isn't it, honey?

Yeah, that was quite the storm.

I think we saved

most of the crops though.

We still haven't talked

about what happened.

That's because nothing

happened.

Just a bunch of reminiscing.

Well, anytime you want to talk

about nothing happened,

I'm always here for you.

Thanks, mom.

Any news?

No.

Community is taking

too long to deliberate.

I don't think I'm gonna get

my grant.

Well, you've gotta hang

in there, honey.

I'm just trying to do some good,

you know?

You have done plenty of good.

You've kept this farm

from going under.

Mom, we're barely making

our quota.

Did you know that your dad

almost lost this farm twice?

What?

He wasn't good at handling

the pressure or the money.

He always wanted to work

the land,

not the books.

Ben was a big help.

You knew about that?

He didn't know that I knew.

I kept it that way.

Your dad was a proud man.

I always thought

he was so in control.

Girls always like to think

of their daddy that way.

Yeah.

Well, I gotta get to work.

Don't worry, everything's gonna

work out.

As it's supposed to.

I know.

Like dad always said.

Any other rabbits to pull

out of your hat?

I'm working on it.

Good morning, your honour.

Where is Miss Hancock?

I specifically asked that

both of your clients

be here this morning.

Well, your honour,

it's complicated.

Your honour, Miss Hancock

had to go back to Iowa

for an emergency.

If I could just plead our case.

I'm not planning on getting

married anytime soon,

but I'm begging the court

to expedite the divorce

so Annie can marry her fianc.

She deserves to be happy.

Regardless of your heartfelt

plea on her behalf,

I'm afraid I can't grant

a divorce at this time

without hearing

from the other party.

Next case.

Your honour...

I've already ruled.

We're done.

It was a nice speech.

I almost believed it.

I want Annie to be happy.

I believe that part.

Just not about marrying Joe.

Hey.

Hey.

The stars are so bright tonight.

Nice and clear after the storm.

Annie, I...

I got something I'd like to say.

But first off I'm so glad

you're back.

You could have told me

you and Ben were married

all those years ago.

I'm sorry.

I just-I didn't know how.

I want you to know I don't mind

waiting for the divorce

to come through.

I'm just glad that we're back

in sync again.

You and I, we're like

a well-oiled machine,

you know?

You know what I mean?

Not really.

We plant, we harvest,

we get the job done.

Look Joe...

I don't want to be part of

a well-oiled machine.

It's just a turn-of-phrase,

Annie.

I really appreciate everything

you've done for me

over the years, but that,

that's gratitude.

That's the kind of love you

have towards a friend,

not the kind of love you build

a marriage on.

Like you and Ben.

You know, I can't compete

with a ghost, Annie.

It's not about me and Ben.

You sure about that?

Maybe.

I don't know.

It doesn't matter,

he's with Jovanna now.

Joe... this, this is

about you and me.

Well, I guess a two-year

engagement

should have given me

a clue.

Where are you going?

I have no idea.

Don't you dare

go out of my life.

I can't.

There's too much work to do.

That's a lovely piece.

I was just wrestling

with a few things.

Have you spoken with her?

Jovanna will never

speak to me again.

I embarrassed her.

She wants nothing to do

with me.

I meant Annie.

I've picked up the phone

a dozen times,

but what would I say?

She's made it very clear

that she wants the past

to stay in the past.

I have a confession to make,

sir.

I grew very fond of Annie

when she was here

so I've checked in a few times.

Is she alright?

What did she say?

She's in a bit of a bind.

She didn't get her funding.

She must be devastated.

Perhaps.

She's a resilient woman.

However, I thought that it

might present an opportunity.

I've offered her money,

she turned me down.

I've never known you to take no

for an answer.

I don't want to insult her.

I'm sure you'll find

a graceful way

to part with your money.

Maybe so.

Hector, where would I be

without you?

Stuck in your penthouse

when you should be in Iowa.

Mud.

What a way to lose a grant.

How're you doing?

Hey.

I'm fine.

Nothing a little moody walk

in the field can't fix.

I'm so sorry, Annie.

It's ok.

They were worried that

the flood might compromise

my study but I don't know,

I just think it still worked.

You did your best.

I'm proud of you.

Thanks.

I'm sorry about you and Joe.

He seems to be doing ok.

I hope so.

I think you did the right thing.

You just didn't have

that spark.

Or whatever it was your dad

and I had.

It's times like this

when I miss him the most.

Yeah.

Me too, mom.

Me too.

Let's hope for a great

harvest tomorrow.

Annie?

Yeah.

Annie?

Yeah.

Everyone's here to start

the harvest.

You alright?

Yeah. Fine.

Shoes.

See you downstairs.

Ok.

Sir, I've got the numbers

on that deal.

Should we move on this

before the close?

Tracy, I'm running late.

You decide.

Sir?

Where's he going in such

a rush?

I have no idea.

I just got an update,

flight's right on schedule.

You're sure you want me

to come with you?

I wouldn't have it

any other way.

This'll be quite an

adventure for me,

I've never visited the mid-west.

You're gonna love it.

If Annie's any indication,

I'm certain I will.

They say you never go home

again, but here I go.

Twelve hour day?

Thanks so much

for your hard work.

Alright everybody, so

it is my pleasure to tell you

that even with the flooded

fields we made our quota!

Whooo!

Thank you so much, guys.

So go out tonight, go to

the harvest festival,

have a good time.

Y'all earned it, alright?

There's some water right

over there by the barn

if you guys want it.

Thank you.

Thank you.

It was a tough one.

You did it again.

We did it again.

You better go get cleaned up.

Do your hair and

all that fun stuff.

I was thinking of wearing

my pink dress.

Mom, I'm not gonna go

to the harvest festival.

It's always been your favourite

night of the year.

I know, but I just can't really

see myself dancing right now.

I know things have been tough

lately, but trust me.

Dancing is exactly

what you need.

McAllister.

Yeah.

Really?

So it's official?

Thank you.

Yes!

I rock!

Tracy, find Ben!

It's urgent, urgent good.

He is gonna be happy.

I'm glad you came, Annie.

Dancing is fun.

I know.

Come on.

Annie, come on.

Let's have some fun.

Come on.

Look, it's Marla, hi.

Hey.

So nice to see you.

Are you having fun?

Good to see you.

Well, well...

Welcome to Granby.

Are you kidding me?

Nice to see you, too.

What are you doing here,

Ben?

No, you know what?

I don't even care.

You know what I wanna do?

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