Hidden Creek

One little bird transcends its wings when by its nature begins

to sing much like the poet

with his poem transcends his station, his flesh and bone.

It's who they are.

The painter knows his gift of art

is how he shows what's in his heart.

The horseman's touch through calloused hand whispers a

bridge between horse and man.

It's who they are.

It's who they are.

It's why they breathe.

It's what they hear.

It's all they see.

It's how they're born.

It's how they're made.

It's not their choice.

They have no say.

It's who they are.

And if God sends inspiration,

To share these gifts on earth,

then who are we

to wonder if those gifts have any worth?

It's who they are.

It's who they are.

It's who

they are.

Where's that can of coffee?

Oh, well.

That'll work.

That'll work.

Hell!

Why do you gotta to drive like that?

You

okay?

Mind as well put lights on the top of your car if you drive

gonna like that.

Hey, pops.

Good morning.

Daddy.

Hey kids Hey, sweetie.

Ooh. Got any more of that?

Yeah. Just made a fresh pot.

Help yourself.

Hey, Hal.

Yeah. I can't make sense of this, can you?

Yeah. It's Chang's invoice for

the shipment of apples last week.

Yeah, but it ain't been paid.

Ya know, he always pays on delivery.

Yeah, I know.

That's why I was hoping you'd give him a call.

We sure could use that payment.

Couldn't you? Told me a little sooner, son.

I did pops.

I even left you a post-it note.

Is there a post it?

Mm.

Daddy, what is wrong with this coffee?

What is it? Any good?

It tastes three days old.

Sorry. It's not like that froufrou stuff you spend all

your money on. I happen to like it.

Besides. And I can't find that can of coffee that I brought in

here yesterday.

Just weird

things aren't half as weird as you think they are, daddy.

Here we go.

So I guess these quarterlies can wait, huh?

Daddy?

What's that.

Emmy.

The reports?

You want me to bring them to Phil today?

Oh, yeah.

Of course.

Yeah, but no, you don't have to take them.

I'll do it.

I've been wanting to see him anyway.

Oh, it's no big deal.

I can take him.

I was gonna do some errands.

I said I'd do it.

Okay. What are we talking about?

Hey, hey.

Come here.

I got a better idea.

Why don't you come with me?

All right.

I'm gonna go see dusty old Phil.

You can run your errands, get some more of that great

froufrou coffee you love, huh?

Okay, I'll see you in the truck.

All right.

Gross.

Shoot.

Damn keys aren't in the car.

You see them?

Come on.

They got to be somewhere around here, huh?

Did you check by the coffee can?

Hey.

Oh.

That's cute.

That's real cute.

Asshole.

Running late now.

Hey, come on, I'll drive.

We can look for your keys later.

All right, sweetie?

Howdy, partner.

Phil, you remember Miss Nielson's class?

Ah, just like yesterday.

Yeah, yeah.

Well.

Damn it, if you aren't still checking my homework.

Appreciate it.

Jimmy,

I hate to tell you this, but your financials are hobbling

like a three legged horse.

Phil.

Hal. He.

He takes care of that financial stuff, you know.

Well, why didn't he tell me that?

I don't know.

I do know that he's been talking with them development

fellows about cashing out.

Can't say that I blame them.

Know when to hold em?

What?

What are you telling me, Phil?

That I should just fold them?

No. Your grandpa was a good

man, and he'd want you to hold them.

I just hope that you can.

Headphones.

Where's dad?

Uh, he's out by the orchard.

That was smart of you, Hal.

Hiding his keys under the feed bags.

It'll drive him crazy, that's for sure.

Did Phil show him the numbers?

Yeah, but he still thinks everything's okay.

Damn.

I was really hoping to talk some sense in that old fool.

We're running out of time.

I'm calling Fitz.

Ah!

Grandpa! I'm doing my best to

keep this place the way you wanted.

I'm afraid my kids might have other ideas.

I don't know what's gonna happen.

It might get ugly.

I'll make you one promise, though.

They ain't getting it without a fight.

Em.

Mm.

Come here.

How are we supposed to get dad to?

Hey.

Emmy. Darling, I'm gonna need another ride into town.

Okay. Yeah.

Still can't find your keys?

No.

Damnedest thing.

That was easy.

I'm sorry to mess up your game there, Fitz.

No. No worries.

Jimmy. What's up?

Huh?

You tell me.

I'm not sure what you mean, Jimmy.

Sure you do.

Your talks with Hal.

Oh, those.

Nothing much.

Just some, uh, estate law

updates, technical stuff, you know?

I don't know, Fitz.

Why don't you tell me all about it?

I've got a meeting across town in five minutes.

Jimmy. Now.

Now's not a good time.

Okay?

Are you sure, Jimmy?

I mean, I'd like to help.

You already have.

Ah! Damn it!

Hiya.

What took you so long?

Well, I tried to call you, but it went straight to voicemail.

Yeah, well, my phone's missing.

Well, first the keys.

Now.

I don't know.

Did you take it?

Daddy, don't get weird on me.

That's not an answer.

Probably left it plugged in at home.

All right.

That's what I was about talking. About here.