You saw Rip accept Beulah's dinner invitation. And complemented her rather directly when saying she reminded him of Beth. Beulah is interested in Rip since she asked how long they've been married. Rip was dining with Beulah while Beth is at home with dinner ready for Rip. What a shame sudden turns can create in love, lust, and power.
I sensed attraction between Beth, the newly lonely stay at home wife, with the ranch hand, Zachariah? All the subtle suggestions were there.
Seems Beth would have him go for the GED, maybe take adult night classes where needed, etc. But instead kind of humiliates him by making him physically go to high school where he feels out of place cuz he is a bit older. Also did he fall behind in school or something? Why is he 19 and still in school? Did he fall behind in Montana and why would Beth let that happen?
Imagine the voice and presence of Judith Light as the character of Beulah Jackson. (fantasy casting for Dutton Ranch)
When I study the basics of XRP, I don't see the incredible value. Thank you