Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman

-Howdy, Reverend. -Good morning!

That look okay, Reverend?

That looks good.

Here's one right here.

Morning.

How are ya? -It was you all along, huh?

A new tomahawk.

-Looks good, Robert E. -Thank you.

-Yup. -Can I hold it?

Be careful.

Where'd you learn to do that?

Sully's been teaching me.

I got it.

Got what?

-We're gonna do something different

this Christmas service, something inspired.

What's that?

A living nativity.

A what?

-The nativity scene, but with actual people from the town

playing the parts of Joseph, Mary, and the shepherds.

-Like a play. -Exactly, Brian.

And we can have costumes and -- and music.

-And real-life cows and sheep for the manger.

That's right!

And I was hoping that you two would help me build the manger.

Sure.

-Oh, that's wonderful. I'll go spread the word.

This is gonna be the best Christmas ever.

Excuse me.

Uh, can I help you, ma'am?

I hope so.

We've just arrived in town,

and I'm in need of a horse and carriage.

-Don't got much in the way of a carriage right now,

but I've got a bug boy for sale.

That'd be fine.

Just around back.

Follow me.

Well, here we are back here.

And what I'll do, I'll hitch a horse for you,

and when it's ready, you can take it away.

Hey.

You ready to go?

Yeah.

-Better wipe that drool off of your chin.

What drool?

-Sully and Robert E. are going to build the manger,

and there's going to be sheep and cows and everything.

I think it's a wonderful idea.

Oh, speaking of which, Brian.

I ordered you a new suit for the Christmas service.

-I saw it in one of Loren's catalogs.

It's a handsome burgundy roundabout.

Burgundy?

-But I wanted to play a part in the living nativity.

-Well, I think it's rather more for the adults, Brian.

-You'll see. You're gonna love the new suit.

Would anyone like more pie?

I think I'm stuffed.

-Mmm, I'd love some more, Colleen.

Ah.

I think I'd like something to go with it, though.

Huh.

Hmm.

Mmm.

Yes, that's nice.

-Horace, what are you doing here?

-Sorry to disturb you folks, but the train

pulled in a couple of hours ago with a package for you.

-Well, we could've picked it up tomorrow.

-Afraid this is the kind of of package that won't wait.

Oh!

This come with it.

-What is it? -It's from Mother.

-"On hearing of the passing of your beloved dog, Pup,

please accept this gift of Christmas cheer.

May she bring joy and warmth to your family

in this merriest of seasons."

Merry Christmas, Brian.

Looks like you got yourself a new dog.

The name is Fifi.

Fifi?

Fifi?

-You're not like any dog I ever seen before.

That's all right.

I like all animals, even ones with ribbons.

Down here is the barn where we keep the horses.

You might want to stay out of here.

You don't want to get stepped on.

-I wish mother would've asked before sending us a dog.

-Then it wouldn't have been a surprise.

-I still can't believe how small it is.

-Sure not a tracker or a herder.

What do you suppose it's good for?

Bait.

-It's a miniature poodle, a parlor dog.

And according to mother's letter,

the breed is known for courage and loyalty.

Oh, you thirsty?

Fifi, come back.

It's all right!

Don't be afraid, Fifi!

It's coyotes.

-I've never heard them this close before.

-They're always looking for easy pickins.

Ma...

...I don't think Fifi's housebroken.

Mother!

Joseph and Mary?

-That's right, and Samantha could play baby Jesus.

But Reverend, Sam's a girl.

-I know that. Horace, it's just play-acting.

We'd love to, Reverend.

It'd be an honor.

Here you are, Horace.

Only 14 more payments to go, and that surrey is yours.

-Preston, you're more than welcome to participate,

this being your first Christmas in Colorado Springs.

It might help to quell some of the disagreements

between you and the community.

- I appreciate the gesture, Reverend.

But my duties around here don't allow me much spare time.

And besides, I'm not much of an actor.

-Well, if you change your mind...

-Yeah, you'll be the first to -- Oh!

What's wrong?

Nothing, nothing. I'm fine.

-Did you want me to get Dr. -- -No!

No.

It's nothing I can't handle.

-Sara, hand me those boxes, will you?

Here.

Let me help you with that.

Thank you.

Mister...? -Sully.

Looks like you're fixing to stay awhile.

Just moved here from Georgia.

Stayin' with my sister.

She lives just outside of town.

-Georgia -- that's a long way to travel.

-Well, my husband died 10 months ago.

I just couldn't live there anymore.

Everywhere I looked, there was something reminding me.

My sister's the only family we have, so here we are.

Hey.

Hello.

-I'm Brian. -Sara.

So, you're from Georgia?

Uh-huh.

-I've been to Boston and Washington.

I even met the President.

You'll like it here.

There's lots of kids around.

I'm 10.

I'm 11.

-Sara's pa was on a hunting trip.

Mountains outside of Atlanta.

Got separated from the group and got lost.

Mrs. Sheehan said they found him dead in the woods from exposure.

-Didn't he have a compass? -It broke.

He could've use the stars to guide him.

Remember, just look for the North Star.

Come in handy when you lose your way.

She's a good-lookin' girl.

-Who? -

Yeah, she is.

What's the problem?

She's 11.

Ah, older woman.

Yeah.

Good job.

There's your ma.

What's wrong?

-I just arrived home a few moments ago myself.

Go, see for yourself.

All that from that little dog?

-She ate half the roast beef and then spat it up on our bed.

I think she's going to have to stay outside from now on.

-W-What about the coyotes and wolves?

-Well, Sully can build her a pen.

-That will work for the coyotes, but, uh, what about them?

Well, we'll have to take her with us wherever we go.

Never let her out of our sight.

I've been thinking,

and I decided I want to change my hair.

Change your hair?