Episode 5

**Part V** is the fifth episode of the first season of the Paramount+ American Western *Lawmen: Bass Reeves*.

## Synopsis

After pandemonium erupts at Bywater's store, Bass is forced to choose between his oath and family. Sally runs into trouble at the carnival, while Bass confronts an old nemesis.

## Plot

Bass and Billy see a hanged man with a note, stating that Bass will follow the hanged man's fate. Following Silas Cobb's tip, Bass and Billy head to Baywater's General Store to capture Jim Webb. Bass attempts to sneak close, but Webb's en open fire on him. With Billy's help, they managed to kill Webb's men, however a bullet scratches Billy's neck. Bass leaves Billy and heads after Webb, persuading him to surrender, however as Webb refuses, Bass is eventually forced to shoot and kill him. Bass then returns to Billy and they collect the men's boots. Before leaving, Bass sees a chained dog and sets it free.

Jennie is aware that Sally lied her and have been meeting Arthur, and reminds her that she needs to do what she tells her and behave. Sally gets annoyed by that and wonders when she will be old enough to be herself.

Bass returns with the captured outlaws to Fort Smith. He witness in the courtroom Judge Parker finding a man guilty of the murder of William Hicks. Bass then heads to get his payment, where he meet Ike, a former posse man and a current Deputy Marshal like Bass. Leaving the courthouse, Sherrill tells Bass that he needs to escort a prisoner, Jackson Cole, a horse thief, who killed a State Senate candidate in Texas, to the Red River, and turn him over to the Rangers. Bass refuses, since he haven't been home for 41 days and suggest that Sherrill take it, however Sherrill explains that this comes from Judge Parker, and that he has been relegated to paper work, although if Bass speaks with Judge Parker, Sherrill will love to do marshal work again. Having no choice, Bass accepts.

Bass returns home to his family, where the young kids barely react to his return. Sally is excited about he Carnival during the weekend and shows Bass the dress she will be wearing. In the morning, Billy comes to pick Bass, who then reveals that he will be gone for a week. Annoyed that Bass won't be able to take her to the carnival, Sally leaves the room. Jennie is annoyed that Bass didn't say anything last night and states that the kids doesn't recognize him, due to him constantly being gone. Bass tries to explains its his job, however Jennie states that there are more important things than money. After Bass leaves, Jennie tells Sally that Arthur can take her to the Carnival.

Bass and Billy pick up Jackson and head to the Red River. On their way, Billy, several times makes fun of Jackson and his upcoming hanging, however Jackson doesn't regret what he has done. Annoyed by Billy, Bass tells Billy that he doesn't have the grit to be a marshal, although he believed he would have by now and apologizes if he didn't teach him something. Billy asks if Bass is giving up on him, however Bass denies it.

Arthur takes Sally to the Dundy Carnival. They go to see the elephant and while waiting on the line, a young girl, Clementine, gets in front of Sally. Arthur wants to let it slide, but Sally is annoyed and confronts the girl. Clementine doesn't wish to go at the back of the line and states that the back line is for Sally. Angry, Sally then threatens the girl, which surprises Arthur. Clementine's big brother then comes and picks her.

Jackson is fine being led to his death by someone with the same color as him. However Bass doesn't think they are alike, since he doesn't kill people with no regret. Jackson shares that he also served and was at Galveston when the emancipation papers where read, however he felt that nothing much will change and those were just words. A storm starts and as it gets dark, Bass sees a light and decide that they head towards it.

Esme visits Jennie. She explains that she saw Sally with a boy and wonders if its okay for her to be alone with him, since a lot of black people have been disappearing, however Jennie states that Sally will be fine. While having a drink, Esme shares how their friend Samson Flower vanished in Red Fork. Months later, they received a letter from Buck Thorne, the man Samson was supposed to meet, who explains that when he arrived in Red Fork, he found Samson's bag and clothes in the room Samson rented, however Samson was gone. Other guests at the hotel, said that they heard a rider that night. Sally gets a bit worried and decides that they go pick up Sally from the Carnival.

Bass and his group reach the house. The family doesn't speak English, however Billy knows Spanish and explains that they are seeking shelter from the storm. The family lets them in and gives them some food. The man the pours them some drinks, but as Billy sees some mushrooms in a jar, he signals Bass to stop drinking. The woman then states that she sees death and it follows Bass, which makes Billy think that she sees Jackson's death. After done eating, Bass starts to hear things and goes out, where he has a hallucination. Jackson comes out for a smoke and shares that once the war was other, they went to plantations throughout Texas, telling people that they are free. At Rockrose Plantation, James Neblett, the owner, said that his slaves had taken up arms and burned them all. The sheriff, the posse men, all where there, however no one checked if the slaves had weapons. Ten years later, Jackson is out of service and moves back to Texas. Neblett is running for state legislature and wants to pass laws to return things from before the war. As Jackson knows what evil things Neblett can do, he decided to kill him.

While walking Sally back, Clementine's brother and few other boys, confront Sally and Arthur. As things escalate, Sally punches him and they start a fight, however Arthur manages to chase them away. Moments later, Jennie and Esme arrive with the cart and pick them up.

In the morning, Bass pays the family and they continue on their way. Reaching the Rangers, Bass is surprised to see Esau Pierce.

## Cast

### Starring

* David Oyelowo as Bass Reeves
* Dennis Quaid as Sherrill Lynn
* Forrest Goodluck as Billy Crow
* Lauren E. Banks as Jennie Reeves
* Barry Pepper as Esau Pierce
* Grantham Coleman as Edwin Jones
* Demi Singleton as Sally Reeves
* Donald Sutherland as Judge Isaac Parker

### Guest Starring

* Joaquina Kalukango as Esme
* Rob Morgan as Ramsey
* Chris Coy as Wylie Dolliver
* Lonnie Chavis as Arthur Mayberry
* Tosin Morohunfola as Jackson 'Jackrabbit' Cole
* Ryan O'Nan as Darrell Dolliver
* Justin Hurtt-Dunkley as Ike Rogers
* Michael Filipowich as Jim Webb
* Brannon Cross as John Bywater
* Riley Looc as Curtis Jumper
* Maritza Guerrero as Xiomara Cervantes

### Co-Starring

* Heather Kafka as Florence Hammersly
* Bill Dawes as Joshua
* Sekou Goodson as Newland Reeves
* Saveah Goodson as Alice Reeves
* Sanaya Goodson as Harriet Reeves
* Theo Gutierrez as Jose Cervantes
* Kevin Grammer as Jury Foreman
* Jack Michael Doke as Jimmy
* Victoria Angelina Cruz as Working Girl #1
* Mallorie Rodak as Working Girl #2
* Devin Bonnee as Barker
* Dean Hermansen as Brent
* Kenneisha Thompson as Dora
* Lilly Sunshine as Clementine
* John Elvis as Merchant
* Jason Small as Murder of Crows #1
* Chase Demoss as Murder of Crows #2
* Mark Edward Howell as Murder of Crows #3
* Evan Mason as Murder of Crows #4
* Hunter Barnett as Murder of Crows #5
* Jason Ivey as Murder of Crows #6