Found something here, boy. A good sign. Not much left to work with here. It’ll have to do. Steady, boy. You’ll rest
soon. Storm’s brewing, boy. Heads up. Needs a good branch this one. Just the thing going to hold up. Hope so. God, I needed this. I’m feeling Yeah.
The desert gives life as well [singing] as taking in.
All right, old friend. Drink up. We earned it. All right, old friend. Get your fill. Just a bit more. This will see us through another day. Look, water on the horizon. Saw smoke over the ridges. It’s time to move.
Time to get some water, old boy. Slow now. Got to make this count. This one will do. Might keep us alive yet.
Be careful now. This one’s got a mean
grip. Got it. Just need a small piece. The cowboy, weary and sunbeaten, knelt in the golden light, his leather gloved hand gently taking the creassote stem.
Almost done. Good for another day. All right, boy. We got a drink here.
Keep still, boy. Just a moment. Got it. Got it. Let’s move.
Keep your focus, boy. These thorns ain’t for playing. Easy now. It’s not far. We’ll rest here for a spell. Keep watch. We’ll be on our way soon. God bless the agave. All right, old friend. Just a little
further. We’ll find water soon enough. Chola must be water nearby.
Heat. Hey, Heat. Keep your eyes on the horizon.
It’s quiet. Too quiet. Might be [singing and music] water near them. Sentinel red. Not much here, but we’ll make do. It’s enough to keep us going. Yes, sir. It is. I need that long ride. I ain’t leaving you here, boy. We’re
going to fix this. Steady now. Steady. Almost there, boy. Take this. We’ll rest near the siguaros. [sighs] All right, old friend. Let’s
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make camp here. Just need to gather some wood for the fire there. A saguarro. We found water. All right, old man. There it is. Just a little further. Been a long road, old friend. Look at that thing.
Oo. The storm’s upon us. We’ll make shelter here. Looks to be a bad one. Stay sharp. 
God, I need this. Just a little. Almost there. Careful with that knife. It’s prickly. I know. I know. This is for the core. Hold him down. God, I’m easy now. Easy now. He’s coming. Good. Steady, boy. Come on, boy. That’s it. Take it easy. He’s tired, isn’t he? Just need him to stand up.
Easy. Now, keep your head up, boy. We’re almost there. Just a little further. It’s been a long ride, old friend. Let’s rest here.
The desert offers its shade. Steady, boy. We’ll find water soon. a source of power. Perhaps Chola. Best water I’ll find out here. It’s a long way to two guns. Get it while I can.
Heat. Heat.
Heat. Heat. This looks like it. It’s tough. Another day done. Another dusty mile to cover.
But there’s a piece out here you don’t find anywhere else. All right, old man. Let’s rest a spell. Pon, good sign. We’ll rest here.
Heat. God willing, water at last. Godamn heat. Not much water left. We got to keep going. He snorts softly. I know you’re tired, boy, but we ain’t stopping here.
Chola burns bright and long. Good for the night. Almost got it. Easy there. Just need a few more. Right. Fire will be nice. Time for some sage brush tea, boy. We’ll make it through this.
