At the ranch, Brett is assailed with questions regarding his early days as Jarrod’s classmate. The Barkleys are most willing to help the unseasoned lawyer get his business off the ground, even if it means getting in direct competition with Jarrod.

           

           

Though he has no proof of any wrongdoing on Skyler’s part, Monroe swears he’ll stay with him and seeks Jarrod’s help in proving him wrong.

           

As he heads out the door, another suitcase catches his attention. With a faltering step he walks over to it and to his horror finds the counterfeit money, thus lending credence to Monroe’s suspicions.

           

At night, the two friends step out in town and go to Jarrod’s office to get a drink. Jarrod casually broaches the subject of Brett’s whereabouts in the last few years, and arise Skyler’s suspicions when the questions start getting too technical. In turn Jarrod gets a disturbing thought when Brett announces that he has money to deposit in the bank. He then offers his friend to come into partnership with him, to therefore keep a close eye on him.

           

On his way out he makes a $200 withdrawal on his deposit. Outside while pretending to shine his shoe, he takes in the security system.

           

Clyde studies a bill from the withdrawal and smiles at the simplicity of the design that he can easily reproduce. Skyler warns them that putting the counterfeit money won’t be as easy as originally thought because of the sophisticated security system.

A remorseful Skyler shocks them both with the news that he won’t be part of the scheme. He did his part and now they will need to go at it alone. In all good conscience, he can’t deceive Jarrod. The Barkleys built the valley and helped the bank expand. They trust Jarrod as much as he trusts him. He’s not willing to destroy his close friendship.

Clyde mocks Brett’s emotions and his plans to go into partnership with Jarrod, stating that the mighty Barkley will use him as an errand boy.

           

In the quiet of night, Brett meets with Ketchie near the bank. As he stands as a lookout, Ketchie works on the front door lock. Once inside Brett checks out the security system by the door.

           

Meanwhile at the bank, Skyler continues to inspect the premises for hidden wires. He follows them to the main circuit box behind a frame where he deactivates the alarm system.

As Ketchie gives him the first number of the combination, outside the sheriff (Michael Harris) makes his round. They hide behind a chair waiting for him to leave and go back to their work.

           

Brett makes a last inspection to ensure everything is in place before closing the safe and reactivates the security system. Then they sneak out of the bank.

           

Skyler meets with his partners at the cabin. Clyde offers to share the money now but Brett won’t hear of it. He begins stuffing the bills into a satchel with the firm intention to return the loot to the bank. Brett unsheathes his gun before Ketchie could pull out his own weapon. He then orders him to tie Clyde to the chair then Brett does the same with Ketchie.

           

He meets with Monroe who admits Skyler is a manipulative genius as he’s careful to cover his tracks, leaving no evidence behind. But whatever he’s doing, the bank will suffer on account of it.

Then Jarrod goes to the bank to ask the manager if Brett came in for any withdrawals. He’s somewhat disturbed to learn of Brett's knowledge of the safe’s building material.

           

           

Brett discreetly trips the alarm with his broken coin, sending both thieves out the door in a rush.

However the sheriff is quick on their tail as they run down the street, killing Ketchie.

           

Monroe studies the bills and to his shock finds that it is indeed the counterfeit money. Brett is innocent, though he will be tried for his past crimes. Jarrod offers to defend Brett as his friend.