LOU

I hope you're not gonna embarrass me in front of Jimmy and Noah.

The Kid stops in front of a store window and gestures to it.

KID

There, what do you think?

ANGLE - STORE WINDOW

Lou looks in the window where a beautiful saddle is on display.

KID (CONT'D)

Katy's been needing a new saddle for a while.

Lou struggles to hide her disappointment without much success. Hickok and Noah join them.

HICKOK

That looks real fine, Kid.

LOU

Yeah...real fine.

She quickly walks away, leaving The Kid looking perplexed.

KID

Lou?

He glances at Hickok and Noah, then goes after her.

EXT. STREET - SWEETWATER (CONTINUOUS)

Lou crosses the street just as the STAGECOACH stops nearby.

ON STAGECOACH

PASSENGERS step down from the coach. Among them are Emily and Matthew.

MATTHEW

Where are we?

EMILY

Sweetwater. We have to wait here a few days for the eastbound stage.

In the background, The Kid can be seen following Lou.

KID

Lou, wait a minute.

Emily looks over. It's clear from her expression that she recognizes The Kid immediately.

EXT. SIDEWALK - SWEETWATER (CONTINUOUS)

The Kid catches up with Lou on the sidewalk. He holds her arm.

KID

What's wrong?

LOU
(pulling away)

Nothing.

KID

Don't tell me that. Something's bothering you.

Before Lou can respond, Emily comes up to The Kid.

EMILY

Pardon me, aren't you the one who captured Lloyd Dyson?

KID

That's right. Emily slaps his face hard, shocking Lou and The Kid.

EMILY

He was my father. The Marshal murdered him and you helped.

She leaves. Off The Kid, waching her in stunned silence.

FADE OUT:

END ACT ONE

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