Emily Freitas joins the podcast while she’s about to give birth! We break down this amazing episode and I hope you enjoy it!

• Writer: B.W. Sandefur
• Director: Michael Landon

1. Charles: “There’s nothing in the world that makes a man feel so bad as knowing there’s just nothing he can do.”
   • This captures Charles’ frustration and helplessness amid the rain-ruined crops, driving his decision to seek gold.
2. Caroline: “Charles Ingalls, if you think I’m going to put up with having you underfoot around here for the next 6 months, you’ve got another thing coming.”
   • A tender yet firm nudge from Caroline, showing her support for Charles’ risky venture with love and humor.
3. Isaiah: “I did this so we could get some flour or some bacon.”
   • Isaiah’s justification after gambling reflects his desperate intent to provide, despite Grace’s skepticism.
4. Charles: “I asked God to give me the strength to forget about it, to turn my back on it… and to let me take my family home.”
   • In his church speech, Charles reveals his epiphany, prioritizing family over the fleeting promise of gold.
5. Laura: “Ask him to please forgive me.”
   • Laura’s plea to Charles about Mr. Zachariah underscores her guilt and innocence after unintentionally causing harm.

1. Question: What natural disaster forces Charles and Isaiah to consider leaving Walnut Grove?
   • Answer: Relentless rain that destroys the crops.
2. Question: How far is the gold rush location from Walnut Grove, as mentioned by Charles?
   • Answer: 400 miles.
3. Question: What item does Charles request at Nels’ store that they are out of?
   • Answer: Baking soda.
4. Question: What tragic event involving Mr. Delano shifts the tone of the episode?
   • Answer: He is killed by prospectors seeking his gold.
5. Question: What does Charles ultimately decide to do after his church speech?
   • Answer: Take his family back home to Walnut Grove.

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