Mal splashes into the water, tripping and sliding on the slippery rocks. Finally, he is able to reach Ezra. Mal sits in the water and hugs his father to him.
INT. SALOON – MIDNIGHT STAR – MORNING
Only a few customers. Early light streams in over gambling tables draped with dust covers. Stella is busy behind the
bar. Paden and Emmett are nursing cups of coffee at a table.
PADEN
Hannah’s a smart, pretty woman, but she’s got a hard idea for living.
EMMETT
(doesn’t follow)
Yeah?
PADEN
All I’m saying is, you won’t trip over me if you look her up.
EMMETT
(understands, but –)
I’m going to California with my brother.
Cobb comes in the swinging doors, heading for the bar. Paden waves him over.
PADEN
Cobb, I want you to meet Emmett. He’s a friend of mine.
(to Emmett)
This is Sheriff Cobb.
EMMETT
(shaking hands)
Pleased to meet you, Sheriff.
SHERIFF COBB
(interested)
Pleasure is mine. Always happy to meet a friend of Paden’s.
(yelling to Stella)
Stella, bring Kelly out here, will you?
Cobb turns back to Emmett with an odd smile on his face.
SHERIFF COBB
You’re Kate Hollis’ brother, aren’t you?
(Emmett nods)