Sam is attacked and accused of offending Wendy Moore, Jared Reed's fiancée; assailants injure someone and threaten Sam's life. Mr. Colton's men escalate, but a witness pleads, and Mr. Colton orders, "Take this money and leave Jalton!" Sam's father argues with others about helping him as they pressure Sam to flee. Flashbacks show a childhood promise to marry and Wendy publicly claims another man, recalling she ran from a wedding. The key turn forces Sam into exile with cash; he leaves Jalton while Wendy's public claim and his runaway-wedding past remain unresolved.