Pray for Rain Page #3

Recognized you from a picture

in the paper...

Alongside your dad's obituary.

You have my deepest condolences.

Thank you.

So, Emma Gardner, please meet

Stephanie Windemere...

Our greatest benefactor.

I'm charmed.

And this is Ron Skinner,

he manages the Windemere trust.

Pleased to meet you.

Pleasure.

Stephanie has bequeathed

a fortune to our cause.

Oh, well, that's very generous.

I have a lot of money...

And word is that you

can't take it with you.

And all I leave behind

is my legacy...

So I'd like it to make

a real difference.

Don't let her fool you. She is

a true savior of the planet.

Well, here, please... sit.

So... what does the daughter

of Markus Gardner want with me?

Well, I wanted to find out more

about your cause here.

Good.

But to be honest, I was hoping

to have a private talk.

Oh, we are totally transparent

in every facet...

Of this organization.

So, anything you want

to say to me...

You can certainly say

in front of Stephanie!

Well, as you know, my father

wasn't your biggest fan.

Understatement of the year.

I guess I'm just trying

to understand.

Is all of this really over

some little fish?

The delta smelt is a crucial

component of the Sacramento...

"San Joaquin delta's

complex eco-system."

Yes, I read all of the

information on your website.

Good.

I also read all of my dad's

research...

And this doesn't seem

so cut and dry.

The smelt need fresh water

flowing...

Into that delta to survive.

Yes, but there was a study

from uc Davis that says that...

Invasive species, urban sewage

and lack of rain...

Have more of an impact

on the smelt...

Than the water from our pumps.

Don't... don't have poppy seeds.

They're not good for the baby's

development.

We talked about that.

Look, farming doesn't have a

future in the central valley.

It's an artificial paradise.

We've been growing food there

for well over a century.

By diverting water into the

region with dams and aqueducts.

These dams and aqueducts were

built...

Back when there was

too much water...

To prevent the land

from flooding.

You're making my case for me.

The land isn't suitable

for farming.

The central valley provides

100% of the nation's broccoli...

Walnuts, pistachios,

pomegranates...

95% of its strawberries

and grapes.

All that's only possible

because you're stealing water...

That should be going to its

natural destination.

You need water to grow food...

To grow your almonds for your

precious almond milk.

No one here values almond milk

over an entire species!

Can we just be zen for a minute?

I really don't want to upset

the baby.

Okay, look, food can be grown

in a lot of places, Emma.

This fish only lives in one.

We've gotta get them off

the endangered species list.

And put the farmers on it,

instead.

Mrs. Windemere, I hope this

isn't the legacy...

You'd like to leave.

Adam.

Hello. Mr. Nguygen?

Yes, it's Emma Gardner.

I'm curious, did you tell anyone

other than Patrick waring...

That you were going to sell

your land? No?

Okay... thank you. Bye.

Well, hello there, city slicker.

I thought you went back east.

Postponed due to lack of rain.

Is your dad at home?

He's probably inside.

What are you doing here?

I live here, ever since

my wife left.

Papa, look what I made!

Wow! Great job, bud!

Hey, I want you to meet a friend

of mine. This is Emma.

Hi.

I've known her ever since

I was little like you.

Hi.

These are the neighbors' kids.

Hi, guys! What are you making?

I'll tell you what they're

making, they're making a mess.

Emmita, Que Alegra Verte.

I'm good.

Hey, uh, it's time for dinner.

I think your mom is expecting

you.

Come on, guys, I'll walk you

home.

Come on, you want to come

with me, bud? Let's go.

Bye!

That's okay, I'll clean up,

don't worry.

He is such a good dad.

Sit down.

Ugh, my goodness, my back

is so crooked...

It's gonna run for congress.

How's mama?

She's coping. Better than

expected.

Yeah.

Look, Francisco, I've heard

there was conflict...

Between Patrick waring

and my dad.

Oh... yeah, those two disagreed

about a lot of things.

You know, your dad damn near

killed him one time.

Put him in the hospital.

Truth is, your mom and Patrick

were high school sweethearts.

Patrick never gave up on her.

And your dad, well, he was not

afraid of waking sleeping dogs.

Sons of b*tches... wait here.

Hola.

What can I do for you?

I heard you needed some more

help around the farm.

I got your guys...

Quality workers.

Uh, we... we got all the help

we need.

Ah, no, you can always use

more work.

Or you could just pay us...

$50 a person, 20 days.

It's a good deal. I promise

you will be happy.

Look, I don't want no trouble.

I have no money.

No money? Hm, no money, what

would you do if these...

Pretty trees of yours burned

down, Mr. no money?

Hm? How about this

pretty house?

He said he didn't have

any money!

Emma, i...

So, why don't you leave

before his son gets back.

His son?

Yeah, that's his car

right there.

If you could read, the letters

on the side spell sheriff.

I can read, f-o-o-l. "Fool".

Just like you. I told you to

keep your stupid mouth shut.

Yeah, keep talking.

Here he comes.

Hey, I want you to go

with poppy.

Am I supposed be scared?

Mijo.

Sheriff?

I got this, pop.

All I see is a tin star...

With another stupid wetback

pinned to it.

You guys, get the hell

out of here now!

Just looking for work, bro.

Just work for my guys.

We're not hiring.

Yes, you are. You just don't

know it yet.

You see, only one thing counts,

and that's numbers.

And you ain't got any, so...

Go ahead, call for back-up.

He's got nothing.

Daddy!

Not now, Tomasito.

Daddy!

Pop, take him inside!

Oh, Mijo!

What did he last have to eat?

He had a can from the food bank.

Oh, my god, poor, little baby.

What the heck is this? Oh, we

gotta take him to a doctor.

Get him to the hospital now!

Come on, I'll drive!

Come on, let's go!

So we start Monday?

You got dental?

Drive! Go! Go!

They call him "scorpion".

He started showing up once

the water stopped flowing.

Just haven't been able

to take him in...

Because everybody is scared,

nobody wants to talk.

It's just a bad case

of food poisoning.

You're gonna feel bad

for the rest of the day...

But tomorrow when you wake up...

You'll feel as good as new,

I promise.

I'm gonna have to keep him

here overnight...

Just to make sure he doesn't

get dehydrated.

I'll stay with him... keep him

away from that Chinese food.

Nothing but tacos for you!

I'm gonna stay, too.

You guys need anything? You want

me to stop by the house...

No, no, we're good.

But just take care of yourself,

Emma, okay?

Thank you.

Thank you.

You look after yourself, okay?

Okay.

Come here, Chapulin.

That's a good boy. He don't cry

as much as you did.

If they need anything else,

please...

Just um, send me the bill?

Emma Gardner. My condolences.

I was your father's doctor.

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