Lou's got a right. If he thinks he's fit, why can't he?
KID
Because....
CODY
Because, what?
ANOTHER ANGLE
A moment of eye contact between The Kid and Lou.
Because he'll slow us down.
LOU
You said yourself, I'm not hurt that bad. I'm goin'.
HICKOK
(smiles)
I guess Lou's goin'.
ANOTHER ANGLE
Ike signs to Buck. Buck translates.
Ike wants to know how we're going to go up against all those men...
THE KID
(pensive)
We'll even the odds.
(to Ike/privately)
Ike, we need you to go back to Emma's.
Ike shakes his head angrily, intent on not being left behind.
You want to help, don't you?
The Kid reasons with his arm around his friend. Ike calms himself and listens intently.
EXT. SAME SCENE - DAY
The other boys are ready. The Kid swings up onto the saddle, then looks at Ike. Ike nods his assurance. He will not fail them.
ANOTHER ANGLE
The Kid, Hickok, Cody, Lou, and Buck ride north. Ike takes off in the other direction, towards Emma's place.