The Road to Galena

Thank you, Barbara.

So let's turn to our West Coast expansion plans.

The acquisition of...

You've got a call.

Okay, can you take a message?

Apparently, it's urgent.

You've got in front of you a breakdown of the practices,

practice areas and annual i--

Thank you.

Cole Baird.

Talk to us about their environmental practice.

You're crazy.

Have you talked to your dad about your plans?

No. I'm probably gonna do it tonight.

What do you think he'll say?

I dunno. Same as he always says.

Yeah. What about you?

Expectin' to hear this week.

I can't believe they're lettin' you coach

the girls' basketball team.

Assistant coach. And why not?

Well, you were a lousy point guard, for starters.

And you nearly lost us the championship.

Okay, the way I see it, I was the one

who got us there in the first place.

And what exactly did you contribute

to Kent County High?

Well, my good looks and charm, of course.

Yeah right.

Hey, my dad said he was goin' to the bank this afternoon.

So maybe I'll just walk with you

and I'll catch a ride back later with him.

Yeah. Uh, my dad's workin' late, so it should be fine.

Okay.

I'll, uh-- I'll see you boys tomorrow.

All right. I'll call you.

I'll call you. I'll call you.

I'll call you. I'll call--

Order up.

Señor Cabbage! What's up, college boy? How are you?

No mucho. And I'm not a college boy just yet!

Come on. Where's your little brother at?

That little shit is home sick.

All right, tell him I say get better.

Oh, yeah.

Why do they call you that?

What? Cabbage.

"Cole" in Spanish means "cabbage."

Really? Yup.

Something funny?

Yeah, that's funny. That's-- I'm-- I'm keepin' that.

Yeah? Yeah.

If you know what's good for you,

you'll forget you ever heard that.

No, I don't think so.

The usual?

Oh, Florrie, I think I'm in love with you.

Ah, you say that to all the pretty girls.

You big shots ever gonna order any food in here?

Just sodas.

Big spenders.

Thank you.

Love you.

Just give me another minute for the asparagus.

Can you stand--? Hey! Don't you dare!

Come on! Really?

Hats off at the table, son.

Hey, I, uh-- I went with Jack and Elle

down to the fairgrounds to watch them set up.

Mm-hm.

Uh, Mr. Miller was saying

with the dry weather in the Midwest this spring,

he's gonna get top dollar for his crop.

Is that so? Yeah.

Yeah, the next four years

are gonna be an important time in your life, Cole.

College Park will expand your horizons.

Jack and I were talking about how weird it's gonna be

to live in different towns.

I think I've seen him every day of my life.

Yeah.

It's all right. I'll be back in no time.

Hey, so I've been thinking more about that Ag major...

Cole, I don't wanna discuss this again.

If you want to take a few courses, that's fine--

But I think you need to find a major

that will give you more options.

There's nothing wrong with a farmer's life.

I mean, my family always had food on the table,

even if your grandpa had to pick it himself.

You've got promise, son. I've seen it.

Take your time.

Well, you've got four years to figure it out.

Well, I guess I'm gonna need a new kitchen assistant

in the next couple of months. Yeah.

Or maybe it's time for you and dad

to finally splurge on a new dishwasher.

Yeah, "splurge" is not exactly a word

I would associate with your father.

I guess it's gonna be kinda tough

for you and Elle this fall.

Oh, my God, Mom. It's all I'm thinking about.

I just wish I could take her with me.

Maybe she could move into my dorm.

Oh. Nice try.

Really...

Seriously, I just--

I wanna get through college, get back here...

to Elle, to Galena,

all of it...

You all right, Mom? You look kinda tired.

Yeah, I feel a little tired.

You know, I don't have much energy.

I probably just need to go to bed a lot earlier.

Let's build a house right here.

Hmm.

I think Stapleton might have somethin' to say about that.

Oh, that old bird.

He doesn't need this piece of dirt.

Okay, done.

Even better, when I get back,

I'll just buy the old shit out

and kick him off the farm altogether.

Elle, I know what I'm gonna do tomorrow, and the next day...

I'm gonna go to college.

And I'm gonna see what they know,

then I'm gonna come back and shake this place up.

I'm gonna show them how it's really done!

I'll run Stapleton's place and earn ten times what he makes.

I love everything about you.

You...are amazing.

My mom wants to know

if you wanna work for us again this summer.

Yeah, I'd love to.

Yeah? I need to check with my dad, though.

He wants me to work with him at the bank

until I leave for school.

My dad's movin' slow.

Thinks this'll be his last season.

He's just plain worn out, man.

We're already behind.

Yeah, you know what? I'll help,

even if I have to work at the bank.

Yeah?

Seriously, yeah. Tell your mom I'll help out.

Okay. I'd rather be outside anyway.

Thanks, man.

All right, I gotta pick up Elle at 8--

We'll meet you at the fairgrounds at 9.

Yeah, sounds good.

Hey! What'd your dad say about Ag?

Take a wild guess!

Later, man.

Well, well. The young lady steps to the free-throw line.

All right.

Thank you, sir.

Let's see what you got. And don't forget:

Assistant coach.

Good enough to kick your sorry ass, "Cabbage Boy."

Don't get mad.

Oh!

We have a winner! What?!

Here you go, young lady.

Thank you. Oh, look at that.

So cute.

Hey. You're leaving early.

Yeah, I'm headed to Jack's.

Um, I'm gonna be late tomorrow too. The big tractor's down,

so we've gotta prep the lower field with the two Masseys.

I know they need help, with Tom winding down.

But you've got responsibilities here, Cole.

Okay. Got it, Dad.

Dinner at 6!

Hey.

Good to go? Yeah, uh, give me a sec.

Yeah, yeah.

Did you have that meeting with your advisor yet?

Yeah, I had it this morning.

How'd it go?

He said I'm short four credits.

I should've never switched majors.

I'm gonna have to take two classes

this summer after graduation.

You goin' to the game tonight? Yeah, you?

Yeah, I'm just gonna be late.

I got class at 6:10.

Will you grab me a ticket? Will do.

You know I'm hoping to get that internship

at the new Agricon research farm in Easton this fall...

so then I am back for good.

I know.

Hey, it'll go by in a flash. You'll see.

Um... Look, I gotta go.

But um, I'll give you a call next week.

I love you.

Hey. Hey.

Everything okay?

Yeah, um...

Hey, I need to use your car this weekend.

I need to go see Elle.