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I think I found something.
What do you have there, Aubrey?
I'm not sure.
I think it's quartz.
Maybe a spearhead?
Wow.
A spearhead is exactly what this is, Aubrey.
It could be quartz or crystal.
This might even be from the Mississippian era.
Great job.
Label it, and we'll get it ready for authentification.
Hey, everybody, we're on a roll, really good work.
We're digging in the right place.
So when are you headed out to the Smokies?
Actually, first thing tomorrow morning.
Have you been to the national park?
Oh, I love the Smokies.
It's such a great area.
Take time to enjoy yourself.
Thank you, I will.
Fun is definitely on the agenda.
So have you recovered from cap and gown day?
You know, I have to admit, it was wonderful
to march and get my diploma.
But honestly, Dr. Ettinger, I'm just so anxious to get
started on my career.
Of course.
And that's why I wanted us to touch base.
OK.
Haley, your dissertation on the ancient Mississippian era
was outstanding, so beautifully written and documented.
Thank you.
So now, I think it's time for you
to focus on getting published in a professional journal.
Yes.
I was thinking if I find something interesting,
it could lead to a published field report.
Good thought!
That project is being headed up by Dr. Carl Smith, right?
Yes.
Oh, he's a brilliant archaeologist.
I know.
I'm really looking forward to meeting him.
And also, it ties directly into my research
of ancient American culture.
Speaking of which, have you sent in your application
for the Arizona Pueblo grant?
I did it immediately.
Thank you, again, for your recommendation.
Of course.
It's very competitive, but now that you've received your PhD,
I think you should at least have a chance.
I hope so.
It would be such a huge opportunity.
I mean, a 12-month dig at an ancient pueblo?
I don't think I have to remind you how challenging
it can be to get started.
Archaeology has been dominated by men forever.
Yeah, well, just like everything else, right?
But I know that you will do just fine.
That means a lot.
Thank you.
Home sweet home.
Nice.
Ooh, yeah.
Uh.
Oh yes.
Excuse me.
Dr. Smith?
Good morning.
You must be, Haley James.
Yes.
Wow, it's such an honor to meet you.
Dr. Ettinger says you're going to be one hell
of an addition to the team.
Well, I am really looking forward to working on this dig.
Your colleagues are from the Cultural Research Foundation.
I'm sure you'll have time to get acquainted.
Great.
We've been working on this site for months.
This was a Cherokee village, so everything we find
is owned by the Cherokee Nation and will
be on exhibit in the Qualla township's
museum or art galleries.
Come with me, and I'll show you where you start digging.
Oh, yeah, can't wait.
Here's your dig.
Grab a shovel and go for it.
Anything you find, bring it over to me to the desk,
and I'll take a look-see at it.
Got it.
All right.
Sorry.
You got to be kidding me.
Rob?
Haley James.
Oh, I don't believe, I don't believe this!
Of all the digs in all of the world,
you had to show up in mine? - Oh, oh, oh.
I did not know. - It's OK!
Honest.
It's OK.
So what, now you're a shovel bum like me?
Something like that.
I am rarely at a loss for words,
but you could knock me over with a feather right now.
What is this?
Old Home Week?
No, it's Old Girlfriend Week.
What? Are you serious right now?
Sorry, I didn't mean it like that.
I just--
What?
Sir, we know each other from sophomore year.
And we broke up senior.
Why did we break up again?
Go ahead and tell him.
- I didn't-- - I mean, you mentioned it.
Stop.
Sift through some dirt, and you can sift through your troubles
later.
Not my troubles.
I'm going to work over here.
You work over there.
- Yeah, fine. - Fine.
Have at it.
Good.
Sure.
Perfect.
Dr. Smith, do you mind taking a look at this arrowhead I found?
Looks like it could be 19th century Cherokee.
I believe you're right.
Good job!
I guess it's just beginner's luck.
I doubt it.
Here you go.
Wow.
Careful, watch it. You got it.
Straight down.
Haley, listen.
I--
Are you going to apologize?
You told me not to call.
You didn't even try.
Haley, I'm--
Rob.
I'm here for the dig.
I need it for my career.
Let's just leave it at that.
All right.
Hey.
Hey, just-- Wait up.
Just give me a second.
It is good to see you.
You too.
Can we have dinner tonight?
Feel free to say no.
- No. - OK.
Can we at least meet up somewhere and talk?
We just did.
If you change your mind, I'll be at the small falls
beneath the foot bridge.
OK.
Hey!
Sorry about earlier.
I'm glad you came.
I wanted to see the falls.
Beautiful!
Are you crazy?
No!
Oh!
Help me out.
You haven't changed one bit.
Neither have you.
Where's your sense of adventure?
I don't like surprises.
Now you know how I feel.
Hoo!
That got the blood flowing.
Yeah.
Are you hungry?
You just don't give up, do you?
All right.
15 minutes.
Make it 30.
30 it is.
Are you still upset with me.
Yeah.
I probably will always be.
Life goes on.
I moved on.
Would it help you if I told you how
sorry I was for ever applying.
But not getting the grant, yeah, that was really hard.
But what was most painful was your deceit.
But I've come to realize I'm stronger for all of it.
And honestly, I'm really proud of the life
that I've built on my own.
You always were strong.
Just one of the many things I loved about you.
I don't know.
Maybe we were both meant to go on different paths.
Maybe your path was the fellowship.
You should know the excavation was a bust.
It was interesting, but it only lasted a few weeks.
How long was it supposed to last?
Three months.
I, uh, I got sick.
I think it was the food.
So what happened?
I applied for grants, for internships, for teaching jobs,
anything I could think of.
And?
I ended up taking a job as a carpenter
on a job site in Saint Louis.
No, you did not.
Yes, I did.
What?
Well, the money was good.
And physical labor was nice.
And then out of the blue, I got an offer to go
to the Polynesian islands.
Polynesia?
Yeah.
I did a deep dive in the Polynesian mythology
and the cultures.
Sounds amazing.
It was an incredible year, yeah, which led to a paper
and a tiny bit of notoriety.
And what's even crazier is that, at the time,
I was studying for my master's in anthropology
which I completed, got my PhD.
Of course, you did, Dr. Rob Martin.
Wow.
What about you?
What are you?
Are you a grad student?
I actually just got my PhD in archaeology.
Haley, that's awesome!
I don't know.
I'm just excited to get started.
I actually just applied for a grant in Arizona.
Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait.
The Pueblo grant?
Yeah.
Full disclosure, I sent my application last week.
Well, thanks for telling me this time.
I wouldn't make that mistake again.
Here's to us.
Come on!
OK, doctor.
Not to our old selves but to who we are today.
Cheers.
We're all good to go.
Yeah, all our artifacts have been labeled and photographed
for our records. - All right.
I'll load them up then.
You have someone to help you.
Huh?
Hi.
Haley.
Dr. Smith thinks it'd be a good idea for me to check out
the lab for my field report.
All right.
Let's get you loaded up.
Great.
You want to get that research.
Thanks, doc.
Follow me.
Put it over here.
Easy.
I got it.
- Wow. - Yeah!
We hit the mother lode.
Huh, looks like it.
Troy, I'd like to introduce Dr. Haley James.
- Hi. - Hi.
Nice to meet you, Haley.
It is so nice to meet you.
First time here?
Not to the Smokies, but here, yes.
Well, welcome.
Thank you.
Anything interesting?
Uh, just a bunch of arrowheads, one
spearhead in mint condition.
It's either quartz or crystal, and it looks
like it might be ceremonial.
Well, it needs to be authenticated,
but it could be ancient.
I can't wait to check it out.
Oh!
These look like the spearheads we found at our dig,
that same whitish color.
This one's dated 18th century.
Pretty cool, right?
Yeah, it could be older.
Oh, wow.
Do you have any snake heads?
Oh, no snake heads here.
You know, snakes are very prominent in Cherokee
mythology.
According to Cherokee mythology--
Oh, wow.
Uh, go easy on that please.
Sorry.
They have certain powers, and they're
connected to a legend about the Yunwi
Tsundi, the little people that were here before the Cherokee.
The little people?
According to the legend, there's a race
of small magical creatures.
Like leprechauns?
They're knee-high with long hair.
And according to the legend, they do good deeds to people
who treat them with respect.
I could sure use a round of them.
Good luck with that, Rob.
Thanks a lot, Troy.
Yeah.
It was so nice meeting you.
Oh, you too.
Next time, I'll show you the rest of the lab.
I would love that.
You should come out to the site sometime.
We could use an extra shovel.
Maybe tomorrow.
Someone's got to log in all those artifacts.
- Hey, there's more to follow. - I'm sure.
See you later.
Bye.
See you.
You're hungry?
I could eat.
Hey, you must be Sky.
Come on in.
You must be Troy.
Dean said you might be dropping by.
Yeah.
Dean's an amazing director.
He recommended I stop by and meet
you so I could really immerse myself in a Cherokee culture.
Dean mentioned you were a cast in Unto These Hills?
That must be exciting.
I'm a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Nation.
It's really such a privilege to be
performing at the Oconaluftee Village amphitheater.
It's an amazing venue.
Oh, I'll have to make time to see your performance.
I hear great things.
I'm here all summer, so you got plenty of time.
You know, people travel
from all over the country to see Unto These Hills.
The whole cast is amazing.
I've seen it many times over the years,
and the realism, just seeing our history right up there on stage
never loses its magic.
That's what appealed to me the most,
really telling the story of our own ancestors.
I hear you're from Oklahoma, the other Cherokee Nation.
Being here, it feels like we're all
part of one big family.
Good.
That means we're doing something right.
Here.
Check the spearhead out.
Found it at a dig site.
What?
Take a look.
Oh my gosh.
You know, what I love about anthropology is it
gives context to archaeology.
You know, it fills in the gaps in the stories.
It's not just the artifacts but the people and their legends.
Yeah.
And also, like, how their mythologies were formed.
You know, some stories overlap culture to culture,
like leprechauns, little people, elves.
All trying to help out, play tricks on us.
It's really unexplainable.
You know, that's exactly what draws me to this work
actually, discovering different cultures each with their
own myths, their own legends.
And people are shaped by their culture and by their past.
That's why it's so important we respect it.
Do you realize that we will spend most of our careers
digging up the lives of those who are no longer
here to speak for themselves?
That's why we're so fortunate to have actual Cherokee
descendants on this thing.
I mean, I've been, here for two months,
but I'm just scratching the surface on their culture.
And Troy and his team are a huge help.
Troy's interesting.
Is he an archaeologist?
By training, yes.
He's my guide into their culture.
You know, I've been reading books and journals.
But Troy, I mean, he lives it every day.
It's a big difference.
But you've been here long enough.
I mean, it seems like they really respect you.
I can't wait to join the team.
You up for a hike?
Yeah, always.
This is how settlers and their families
would have lived a hundred years ago.
I know.
It's like a little portal back in time.
Most of these structures were built in the 19th century
and then relocated here from other parts of the Smokies
in the 1950s.
Mingus Mill, Cades Cove are a lot older
than this, and their structures that are still standing today.
Yeah, I read that when the Great Smoky
Mountains National Park opened, there were still settlers here.
They were logging, farming.
It was a conflict waiting to happen.
Settlers wanted to use the natural resources,
while conservationists were worried about losing
the beauty forever.
Never-ending battle.
They needed $10 million to buy the land.
It was right in the middle of the Great Depression.
School kids raised what they could, but in the end,
it was David Rockefeller who wrote a check for $5 million,
and the park opened.
It's pretty cool the kids did that.
Leave it to the kids.
Can you believe whole families lived in these little homes?
I've been to Yosemite, Yellowstone,
and they're magnificent!
There's just something so special
about the Smoky Mountains.
Magical.
Come on.
I want to show you something.
Well, gotta hand it to you, Rob.
You sure know your way around.
Two months and a lot of hiking.
Mm-hm.
You know, back when we broke up, I was very angry.
But I never meant to hurt you.
To be honest, I was emotionally
distraught for a long time.
I became physically ill.
And then I ran into you in that warm Saturday in May
and made fun over your big sweater.
It's clear you still hated me.
Well, first of all, I am always cold.
You know that.
And second of all, I don't hate you.
I could never hate you.
I hated that you lied.
I put my own ambitions first, and I've
regretted it every day since.
I thought about my deceit a million times,
but the damage was done.
But I never stopped loving you.
Well, it was a mistake, huge mistake.
Like, the biggest.
I've forgiven you.
The only mistake I can think of you making
is sign up for this dig.
Oh, don't worry.
That was not a mistake.
I need this experience to launch my career.
Hey.
Is that the shortcut?
Yeah.
It's pretty steep.
Well, lucky for me, I'm like a mountain goat.
Stay on the trail.
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
I'll see you later!
Oh.
Hey.
I've been worried about you. - What?
No.
I got sidetracked, you know, did a bit of sightseeing.
Oh yeah?
Did you see anything? - Yeah.
I found this cave.
Well, sort of a cave.
There's a lot of caves in these hills.
Yeah, but this one was different.
It wasn't very deep, and I couldn't even fit inside.
There was a bunch of abandoned mining caves around here.
You want to fall in?
Thanks, Dr. Martin.
Hey, let me show you something really fun.
Just think of it as an adventure.
Right, an adventure.
Whoa, whoa, whoa.
Don't get any ideas.
I'm not.
Relax.
I'm going to show you how to cast,
and then you're on your own, OK?
Ready?
Follow me.
Hey!
Look at that.
I'm pretty good.
Yeah.
Well, I'm going to go down there so we
both have some room to cast.
Good luck.
Sounds good.
I'm good!
Don't worry about me.
Hmm.
That smells good
It does.
How are the potatoes?
Needs a little stirring.
Oh, ho, ho, ho.
You can smell the stream on these bad boys.
And then, yes.
You're quite the fisherman.
You're not a bad student.
Oh my god.
Get out, out of my station.
This is mine.
Oh.
Cheers, to us.
Hmm.
To today.
Fresh trout is hard to beat.
It is.
Today was an amazing day.
Thank you.
Do you remember earlier, when I said I was sightseeing?
By the falls?
Yeah.
Well, I told you there was this giant boulder
in front of a cave.
I couldn't move it, but I stuck my hand
in and took these photos.
And I couldn't tell the photos I was getting at the time,
but check this out.
Oh wow.
Is that a big wow or just, like, a wow?
No, it's a big wow.
I'm no expert on Cherokee myths, we
should probably consult Troy.
But one night sitting around the fire,
I was told a story about this snake
with a sparkling diamond-shaped crystal on his forehead.
I know this story.
And Cherokee Warriors went to retrieve the crystal.
And apparently, only one came back alive.
Yeah.
The conjurer hid it to keep it safe.
And in return, it gave him good luck and hunting and in love.
Hunting and love.
And prophecy.
Whoever holds the crystal can see the future.
I could use help with that.
The photo you took is a specific reference
to that story.
To-- what do you think happened to the crystal?
According to the legend, the conjurer hid it deep in a cave.
Do you think it's still there?
I don't know.
We should go diamond hunting.
You know, just for fun.
Diamond hunting?
The Smokies are beautiful this time of day.
Yeah.
Oh wow.
Nice.
I see what you mean about this site.
This is our most successful dig yet.
Oh, uh, I'll be right back.
Hey.
Glad you made it. - Yeah.
Thanks for inviting me.
This, uh, this looks like a lot of work.
You think?
But it has its rewards.
You must have seen some digs back in Oklahoma?
No, not really.
I mean, I'm sure they were going on,
but archaeology wasn't really on my radar.
Oh, no?
No.
This looks sort of Indiana Jones-ish.
Only, it's real.
I mean, this once was a Cherokee settlement.
And the evidence suggests it was abandoned
right around the time of the passing of the Removal Act.
Oh my gosh.
Um, I want to introduce you to some friends.
Here, come on.
OK.
Oh, yeah.
Wait, look at this. - Hey, guys.
I want to introduce you to somebody.
This is Sky.
She's performing in Unto These Hills at the amphitheater.
Oh wow.
And this is Haley James.
Hi.
Nice to meet you.
You too.
And Rob Martin.
I promise we're not usually this sweaty and dirty.
Yeah, we are.
Have you guys found anything interesting today?
Yes.
We actually just found this pottery a few minutes ago.
That's awesome.
Yeah, it's pretty cool.
Actually, there's some more.
Follow me.
OK.
Nice to meet you guys.
You too.
Bye.
Wow, I like her.
I think Troy does too.
You know, in all my years visiting the Smokies,
I've never seen the removal of the Cherokee
peoples told by Cherokee actors.
It's pretty powerful.
I bet.
I've been on dozens of these digs.
They're all interesting, but it can be a lot of work
under a hot sun.
No, but I get it.
You mean, finding clues from the past?
The people who lived here may have been my ancestors.
Oh, it's certainly possible.
Hey, I have a question.
Rob and Haley, are they married?
No, they just met.
Or re-met.
Rob said they were college friends.
Hey!
I think Rob could use a hand over there.
And do you need a break?
Maybe.
All right.
I got you.
Thank you.
Yeah.
Feels good to sit for a second.
I can imagine.
Yeah.
How do you know Troy?
Uh, we actually just met the other day.
You know, I wanted to do more research on the Eastern
Band of Cherokees for the play, and my director
sent me over to Troy.
You know, Troy and Rob actually
put this entire dig together.
Well, with the help of Dr. Smith.
That's really cool.
I was just asking Troy if you and Rob were a couple.
Ha!
Funny.
What did he say?
Oh, he said you guys were college friends.
We were together for a while.
And we had a pretty big falling out.
Oh, I'm sorry.
Yeah, we hadn't seen each other in three years.
So when I showed up to this dig, running into him here,
that was a surprise.
Did you get over whatever it was?
I don't know if you ever get over it.
Another girl?
No.
I wish.
That would be easier.
Wait.
I know. Actually, never mind.
Scratch that.
No.
Um, he wasn't honest about something
that meant a lot to me.
He secretly applied for a grant that I also applied
for and then lied about it.
And he got it, and you didn't?
Yeah.
Did you ever forgive him?
Yeah.
But ironically, we're both competing for an Arizona Pueblo
grant, so here we go again.
Only this time, no deception, right?
Right.
You're good.
Pretty perceptive.
Well, I'm an actress.
I also majored in psychology.
So you're good at reading people?
A little bit.
OK, so what do you think they're
talking about right now?
Oh, they'll definitely say they're talking about the dig,
but they're definitely talking about us.
I don't get it.
Earlier today we were pulling up pottery,
trinkets, all sorts of stuff.
And now it's nothing.
It goes in streaks, I guess.
It's a slow process.
In the meantime, looks like you and Haley
have definitely reconnected.
Oh, I'd like to think so.
Good.
To be honest, Haley is the most amazing woman.
Just, I messed up big time.
I've known you for what?
Two years?
I've never seen you mess up anything.
Trust me, I've been in the doghouse.
You know, I just met Sky a few days ago.
She's all I've been thinking about.
Oh boy.
Buckle up your seat belt.
Yeah?
Yeah.
Yeah, buckle it up tight 'cause you're about to go
on a beautiful ride.
I hope so.
Here's what I know about women.
Do I have your attention?
Um, sorry.
What's that?
They have the final say.
The final say about what?
About you, about everything.
They have the final say.
You don't.
Period.
And don't ever try to hide anything from them.
She's the boss, and I'm always honest.
I got it.
Bingo.
Hey, guys!
What are you over there talking about?
We're talking about what happened here 500 years ago
and still happening here today.
Yeah.
Men.
Right.
Hey, you guys!
Come check this out.
Oh.
Wow.
Whoa.
Nice.
Cherokee stickball stick.
And it's in perfect condition.
They used these to play games, like lacrosse.
Exactly.
You think football is big?
Stickball was huge.
Games were so intense, players sometimes died.
I heard that too!
Yeah, but the way that stick was found,
Haley, that's amazing.
And it's more evidence the settlement was abandoned
quickly during the removal.
You know, there are settlements throughout these mountains
before the white soldiers came and, often violently,
forced people to leave with nothing more than the
clothes on their backs.
The white families would move into the homes and farms
and take them as their own.
It felt like people didn't care that they were
separated from their families, and people were hurt,
sometimes killed.
But, I mean, that's why you guys do what you do, right?
I mean, you learn from the past.
I get that's also why you do what you do, Sky.
Have you been to the Oconaluftee Village?
No, not yet.
Oh, it's so authentic.
I would love to show you around.
I would love that.
Can I see this?
Wow.
We will never forget.
Well, it was worth a try.
No one ever said digging for diamonds was easy.
Especially when the diamond you're searching for is a myth.
I know. I know.
I get it.
It's like searching for the Holy Grail.
I know if we could just get into that cave.
Maybe the Cherokee put that boulder there for a reason.
Yeah, maybe to hide something.
Maybe.
You know, it's pretty overwhelming when you think
about the Cherokee or the original settlers
who hunted and farmed and loved this land thousands of years
ago.
Unlike the settlers that came after,
they knew how to use this land without using it up.
When the removal started, about 20,000 hit the trail.
A few hundred stayed back and hid out in the caves
in these mountains.
The few hundred that stayed are now more than 18,000.
And Troy is part of the Eastern Band, right?
Yeah.
Sky is from the survivors that ended up in Oklahoma.
You know, Sky is giving a tour of the Oconaluftee Village
later.
Do you want to come?
Absolutely.
The Cherokee people built solid wood
cabins to live in, like this one,
and lived in permanent villages.
I've got another one to show you guys down here.
Follow me.
The villages were comprised of seven clans.
Each clan represented a specific work function.
So you had food gatherers, protectors, guardians
of the fire, and so on.
And you grew up in your clan.
And when a man was married, he moved into his wife's cabin.
And if she did not want to stay married,
she moved his things out of her cabin,
and he moved back into his mother's cabin.
- Ha. - Mm-hmm.
Today we would call that a quickie divorce.
No lawyers needed.
Another interesting fact is that the Cherokee
governance was matrilineal.
Women had an equal voice.
There was balance and equality.
What can I say?
Things just seemed to work better.
You mean men actually listened to women?
Yes.
What a concept.
Any more questions?
Hey, you guys.
How was Sky's first tour?
Oh, she's amazing.
Yeah, she is incredible.
I'm just on my way to pick her up.
Hey, hang on a second.
The other day, Haley and I were hiking,
and she found something.
Yeah.
OK, so it looked like a cave, but there
was this giant boulder in front of it, so I couldn't get in.
But I stuck my hand in and took a few pictures.
Whoa.
The Uktena.
It's one of our most famous legends.
According to the legend, there's a crystal-like diamond
supposedly hidden in a cave somewhere
along these mountains.
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
I can see the diamond-shaped image there.
Also, looks like there's some other drawings there.
What would that be?
I can make out what looks like a bear's ears maybe,
the birds above, and there's a diamond on the snake head.
Yeah, but what do birds and a bear
have to do with the snake head?
Oh.
See those squiggly lines on the left?
They're faint, but if you ask me, that's a waterfall.
The birds fly above, and the bear scares everyone away.
So maybe the crystal is hidden somewhere around there?
I mean, that's as good a guess as any.
According to legend, there's a warrior,
Aganunitsi, who kept the crystal hidden in a secret cave.
Yes!
Yes, yes.
No, I read about him.
And apparently, he would move to location every so often.
The legend has been rattling on for hundreds of years.
But this pictograph is the first I've seen that shows
the crystal so clearly.
OK, so we could be onto something, right?
I mean, this, this is the best clue I've ever seen.
But again, it's an ancient myth.
OK.
Well, all we have to do is find a waterfall
with birds flying above it.
Yeah, but there are 40 waterfalls and thousands
of caves in these mountains.
Well, we better get busy.
Thanks, Troy!
Yeah, good luck.
Hey, thanks a lot, man.
Wow.
Um, you look really nice in that dress.
Thank you.
You know, Robin, Haley said you did a great job today.
Really?
I really appreciate that they were out here.
I was a little nervous.
But I had an elder with me, and, you know,
she was there to really make sure that I was
on track with the information.
And it was really cool just connecting with nature
and the culture and history.
Wow.
You're already making an impact.
I hope so.
Well, I got us a table at this nice cafe.
OK. Let's go.
Cool.
Yeah, but we can't just go looking
at every falls in the park.
A lot of them are off limits.
OK.
Well, what if we went above?
You know, like, way, way, way above.
I forgot how determined you could be.
We are talking about a diamond-cut crystal so clear
you can see your future in it.
It's a myth.
Where is your sense of adventure?
This is really nice.
Thank you for putting it together.
Thank you.
For what?
Being here, showing up on this day.
Even though it took you three years.
You could have called.
You told me not to.
I know.
I don't know if I meant it.
So, uh, three years, it's a long time.
Yeah!
Any serious boyfriends?
A few serious relationships, yeah.
The last one was a banker.
He wanted me to live in Jersey.
And?
And I didn't see myself living in a five-bedroom
mansion doing summer weekends in the Hamptons.
Uh, that sounds terrible.
It is!
OK, look, I get it.
Maybe it isn't for some people, but it is for me.
I'm not cut out for that.
I'm-- I'm cut out for this.
Yeah, this is much more interesting
than summering in the Hamptons.
It is.
So what about you?
Polynesian islands, on a remote dig.
I read Margaret Mead.
Growing up in Samoa?
Yeah, it wasn't all like that.
Look at me baring my soul, the one thing you never do.
Hmm, maybe the one thing you always should do.
Truth is I've never loved any other woman but you.
And when you broke up with me--
Rob!
At the time, it was the only choice I had.
And I deserved that.
I did.
Like I said, I went to Peru and only lasted for three weeks.
It wasn't because of the food.
It wasn't?
You broke my heart.
It took a long, long time to get over.
Rob, I loved you.
But you're the one who broke my heart.
I guess we broke up each other's hearts then.
Yeah, I guess so.
It's so peaceful out.
It feels like we're in the middle of nowhere.
Well, that's the thing about archaeology.
It usually takes you in the middle of nowhere.
Hey, have you ever been to the pueblos in Arizona?
No, I haven't.
Have you? - No.
When do you think we're going to hear?
A week or so?
What if we both get in?
Or only one of us.
Yeah, I've thought about that.
Here we go again.
Yeah, but no secrets this time.
Yeah. Hey!
Did I tell you?
I sent my advisor a picture of the stickball artifact.
And I'm thinking of making it my first professional paper.
That's great.
Oh, and also, Troy found more artifacts,
so I'm going to work in the lab tomorrow.
But if you're up for it, you want to go
snake hunting on Saturday?
Mm, you put it like that, it sounds like a fantastic idea.
This is me.
Rob!
Uh.
I'm just not ready.
I know, I know.
It's-- I get it.
Yeah.
I'm sorry.
Good night.
It's incredible.
OK.
Solid hickory, perfect condition.
OK.
Logging it.
Thanks, Troy.
Here's a spearhead they found at the same site.
Wow.
Yeah.
I mean, that is stunning.
Look at the way it's carved.
It's-- It's perfect.
You know, the early tribes had some tools
just for carving spearheads.
Really?
Yeah.
OK.
Oh!
This is my Zoom with Dr. Ettinger.
Oh, well, feel free to use the log room as long as you need.
Thank you.
Good luck.
Yeah!
Thanks.
OK.
Hello, Haley.
Dr. Ettinger, hello.
I just texted you an updated picture of the spearhead.
I wish I could be there in person.
It's been quite the dig.
Productive, to say the least.
What did you think of the picture of the Cherokee
stickball stick?
It's an astounding find, museum quality.
And Haley, your field report about the cultural value
was perfect.
Do you think it can get published?
Yes, absolutely.
Just add a few more artifacts to the report, like the spearhead
you sent today.
And of course, make sure you run everything by Dr. Smith too.
Oh!
Understood.
Will do.
You're off to a good start, Dr. James.
I still can't believe it.
Thank you so much for all of your help.
I've loved working with you.
We're expecting big things from you, Haley.
Um, any news on the Pueblo grant?
Not yet, but I hear it should be any day now.
Keep me posted, OK?
Enjoy the rest of your time in the Smokies.
Hey.
Am I interrupting?
I heard talking.
Hi!
No.
I was just finishing a Zoom with my advisor.
Advisor?
I got my PhD a few weeks ago, and my advisor
has guided me on everything.
And now she's helping me get published.
That will be the beginning.
Of what?
Of grants, success, more exciting research.
A life of adventure?
Yeah, that's the plan.
That's amazing, Haley.
Hey, so if you have the time, I wanted to know
if you wanted to grab lunch.
There's a really cute cafe in town.
Oh!
Oh.
Sure, yeah.
Let's do it.
OK.
So how long will this dig last?
Ah, well, for Rob, it'll go longer.
But for me, two weeks?
- That's it? - Yeah.
Wow.
Well, I actually just applied for a grant
at a pueblo in Arizona, so.
On a reservation?
At an ancient pueblo.
It's sponsored by the state.
And I just found out Rob actually
applied for the same grant.
Dueling applications.
You know, at this point, Rob has a lot more experience.
How's that going?
You and Rob.
I mean, you two seem so connected.
Well, if I'm being honest, if I knew he was at this dig,
I probably would not have come.
And now?
Now I see what I saw in him then.
Before the big breakup?
Yeah.
Do you want my advice?
- Do I have a choice? - Nope.
Didn't think so.
Love is the greatest adventure you can take.
So if you feel like you've got something truly special,
then you need to go after it with all your heart.
What about you?
Well, the play runs through mid-August,
but they've asked me to stay on and keep giving
tours at the Cherokee village.
Of course, they have!
You are amazing in it.
Thank you.
And what about Troy?
I just, I feel like I'm at my best when I'm with him.
Well, to quote someone, if you think it's something special--
Go after it with all your heart.
Just saying.
Yeah.
And have you talked to him?
Does he want to become a full-time archaeologist?
I don't think so.
You know, he's talking about getting his MBA
in nonprofit management.
So I don't know.
He either wants to run a museum or be a part of educating
more people on our history.
That makes sense.
Yeah, it does.
Nice work.
Thanks.
Speaking of Troy, he wants to meet me for ice cream
after we're done with lunch. - Of course, he does.
Yeah?
You're more than welcome to join us.
I should get back to the dig.
So you two enjoy.
OK.
Let's have a look at that one.
This matches some of the others.
Yeah.
It's interesting.
Dr. Smith, part of my being here is to write an article
to hopefully get published.
And Dr. Ettinger was really impressed
with both the Cherokee stickball stick and the spearhead.
I just really wanted to say thank you for your guidance.
It means so much to me.
You know, I appreciate that.
You know, you're doing the work, you deserve the reward.
And anything I can do to help, all you need to do is ask.
Thanks, Dr. Smith.
So they want me to make a decision by next week.
About working as a guide this fall?
Yep.
Well, what do you want to do?
I mean, I've loved acting, especially in Unto These Hills.
And I enjoy spending time with you.
Well, I've enjoyed spending time with you too.
I'd love it if you stay here for the fall.
I talked to my mom.
She misses me.
Have her come out for a visit.
She would love that.
I don't know.
I guess it just comes down to whether or not
I want to keep pursuing acting.
Acting jobs come and go.
It's just a tough decision.
I don't even know if I'm passionate about it anymore.
It would require moving to LA or even New York.
Well, what is your passion?
Right now?
Mint chip.
OK.
I got to try it now, clearly. - All right.
All right. I want to try some.
- That is my passion. - Give me some.
Nope.
It's all mine.
Hey, where are you?
I thought we were meeting up before Sky's thing tonight.
Did you forget?
Absolutely not!
Hey.
You, uh, you look incredible.
Well, you know, I thought I'd step it
up a notch for our double date.
Oh, is that what this is?
Don't be an idiot.
We didn't see you at the dig today.
I know.
I went on a hike.
- Did you go back to the cave? - I did.
Wait, the one with the pictographs?
Yes.
And this time, I took a flashlight.
And look at the photos I got.
Oh, they're much larger than I thought.
The squiggly lines are clearer.
I know.
I mean, it has to mean a waterfall--
the bear head, the snake, the birds.
I don't know what it all means.
Well, I think whoever drew these pictures
drew this as a map.
Yeah, but with the multitude of waterfalls in the park,
where do we start?
There's clearly something on the map we're just not seeing.
Troy, what do you think?
Well, now that I'm seeing it better,
there's the diamond head.
The squiggly lines symbolize a waterfall.
Is that a W?
No.
It could mean mountains, or maybe
it's identifying a landmark.
But we've been to every waterfall in the park.
Have you guys been to Weeping Falls?
It's just outside of the park.
It'd be worth a shot.
I know you think I'm obsessed, but I
would love to check that out.
That makes one of us.
Plus one more.
Yeah.
Piece of cake.
What?
Wow!
It takes your breath away.
So does the drop.
200 feet.
I mean, if the cave is up there,
we're not getting there from here.
Something isn't right.
I don't recognize this landscape.
I don't see any caves or rocky ledges.
I think it's a bust.
Let's head back to the car.
You know, I was thinking.
With the picture, the video, and the story
of the Cherokee mythology--
You know, Troy said he had never seen a photo like that.
I really think we have something here.
Yeah?
Yeah!
Like, what if I make an article, right?
Like, not just a field report but a full-blown story.
I think that's a great idea.
Yeah?
Yeah.
Cool.
No luck today?
Shut out once again.
Might be time to throw in the towel.
No, not yet.
But maybe, maybe finding the pictographs
themselves is the whole story.
Maybe it isn't a map at all.
Maybe it's a retelling of the legend.
Well, there is only one way to find out.
Hey, look.
If it was easy to find, it would have already been found.
Yeah, that's true.
Haley, guess what.
What?
I've made a decision.
You did?
Oh Wow.
Um, Sky has been deciding between going back to Oklahoma
or staying here.
Oh, ooh.
And?
I'm staying right here in Cherokee.
At least until the fall.
This is exciting.
And the other news is, we are both
starting grad school this fall.
Troy!
Troy is going to be starting with his MBA.
And sky is doing her master's in psychology.
This is huge news, all the way around.
Yeah!
I really just want to learn as much about my people as I can.
And if it's OK with you guys, I've
asked Troy if he could tell us the story of the Trail
of Tears, just as the elders did when they
gathered around the campfire.
Yeah, I'd be honored.
Yeah, so would I.
Well, Sky, don't be shy to jump in.
Short-handing it here, but the Trail of Tears
wasn't just about the Cherokee Nation.
Now, there were five tribes in the Southeast
called the Civilized Tribes--
Seminoles, Choctaw, Chickasaw, Creek, and Cherokee.
In 1830, Congress passed the Indian Removal Act
which called for the removal of all Indians
from the southeastern United States.
All total, nearly 100,000 Native Americans
were sent to what was then called Indian country.
Today it's called Oklahoma.
Exactly.
Now, there were several different detachments that
traveled the Trail of Tears.
The first group, the only ones that
were controlled by the military came over in an oppressively
hot summer.
The last to leave were forced to travel
during the dead of winter.
Of the 18,000 who traveled over the mountains, over 4,000
died along the way.
And those who survived--
Including Sky's great, great, great-grandparents.
were forced to rebuild their lives from scratch.
It took great leaders to rebuild.
And there was lots of division and some
bloodshed before the tribe could get back on its feet.
But today, there are over 400,000 Cherokee citizens.
Nearly 20,000 right here.
One tribe living in two lands.
Connected by our histories, our traditions, our legends.
And one written language created by Sequoyah.
That was beautiful, Troy.
Thank you.
Something you said yesterday stuck with me.
You said if the crystal was so easy to find,
it would have already been found.
Yeah.
Right, so it got me thinking.
Here, these letters right here, are they in Cherokee?
No.
It's drawings of what looks like landmarks.
And that looks like a grotto which is why I
suggested Weeping Falls before.
And look closer.
So I think that's a rock or maybe a boulder
on the top right of the W.
Yeah, but we already checked Weeping Falls.
But we didn't check above Weeping Falls.
Could this W symbol be above the falls?
Possibly.
It's a big leap.
I'm great at taking big leaps.
You know that.
You saw those falls.
There's no way we're hiking up there.
Here.
Check this out.
All right.
This trail will get you up there.
It's the back way.
It's longer, less traveled.
Huh, my kind of trail.
I don't know.
It seems dangerous.
Rob, come on.
We're so close.
I'm going to give you guys a map, and you can sort it out.
Thank you.
Thanks, Troy.
Oh!
Sky!
Hey, Sky.
Come in.
Do you want to sit down, have a coffee or a tea?
Uh, no.
I'm good.
OK.
Oh.
I just wanted to know if you were around for lunch tomorrow.
Oh, thank you.
You know, I would love to, but I think I might be headed back
up to Weeping Falls tomorrow.
Girl, you are driven to find that crystal.
Yeah, but I can't help it.
When an adventure calls, I have to see it through.
Are you sure this is the adventure that's calling?
I have to tell you something.
What?
I got the grant for the Arizona Pueblos!
Wow!
No, that's fantastic!
Congrats!
Thank you.
It's huge!
Yeah.
You know, if Rob doesn't get in, I don't know.
So I haven't told him yet.
If you could just keep this between us.
Yeah, of course.
Thanks.
That's so exciting though.
It is.
Haley.
Hey!
What are you doing in here so early?
Oh, going to fill up my coffee before I head up the mountain.
Thanks to the map you gave me.
Rob meeting you here?
No.
No, I figured I'd do this one alone.
Oh.
Well, you be safe out there on that trail.
Always.
Thanks again.
Hey!
Fill her up.
Thanks.
Rob, Haley went to find the crystal.
Rob!
Rob, are you here?
Hey, Rob!
Get up here.
I need you.
Come on.
Pick up, pick up, pick up.
She's not picking up.
Ugh, she's one determined lady.
That's just one of the reasons why you love her.
Go get her, man!
You're right, you're right, you're right.
Haley!
Rob!
Rob.
What happened?
OK.
Let me take a look.
Oh! That hurts.
Ow!
That hurts, that hurts.
Why didn't you tell me you were coming up here?
OK.
It's definitely sprained.
We got to get you to a doctor.
No, no.
You need to see what's inside that cave.
What?
I thought you came up here to stop me.
I couldn't stop you if I tried.
Hand me that branch, will you?
All right.
OK.
On the count of three, help me up.
1, 2, 3!
Careful.
OK, good.
Straight up here.
This is it.
I can't believe it.
We found it.
Let me see.
OK.
We found it.
Let me see.
You found it!
What-- all right, you go on in without me.
I'm going to sit this one out.
Are you sure?
Yeah, I'm sure.
Well, listen.
If I'm not back in five minutes, you just--
What am I going to do?
OK.
Bats.
I hate bats.
Whoa.
No way.
Haley!
I found something!
I found something.
You do the honors.
Wow.
What if it really does have magical powers?
You'll be the first to know.
Well, what if-- what if it's not our place to see?
What if it's not my place to open?
Then what are we doing up here?
Let's see that crystal and see if it tells us our future.
I don't know.
I think I already have good luck hunting.
And love?
Well, not knowing the future is half the fun, right?
Right.
I'm going to put it back--
where the conjurer hit it, where it's safe, where the legend can
live on.
OK.
But Rob, I took a leap.
And I was right.
Yeah.
You were.
Yes, so many bats.
And a sprained ankle.
I wonder if the crystal was really in the cave.
Well, we can draw you a map, and you
can go find it yourselves.
Nah, it's better this way.
The legend lives on.
On to the next adventure.
And it looks like my next adventure
is going to be in Arizona.
You got the Pueblo grant?
I did.
Wow.
That's amazing, Haley.
I was just waiting for the right time to tell everyone.
If anyone deserves it, you do.
Thank you.
Cheers, guys. Cheers.
- Cheers.
Cheers. Cheers.
Woo!
Yay!
Yeah.
We're making good progress here?
Oh, it's been bountiful.
Really one of the best digs I've ever been on.
Yeah.
Yeah, you're right.
Hey, Rob.
What's up with your ex-girlfriend?
Oh, Doc.
It's like one minute I'm up, the next I don't know.
Well, I'm just an old coot, you know.
I don't know much about women.
But I've seen a few things in my days.
And I've been watching you two from the first day.
What I saw, I'm not saying it's all harmony,
but it's pretty damn close.
Yeah?
And I will say that A is attracted to B,
and B is attracted to A. This is like a magnet.
It's just the way it works.
Opposites attract.
Mm, sort of.
Oh, Doc, we debate.
Yeah, but in a healthy way.
But now she's going off to Arizona because she
got this Pueblo grant.
I know, and you didn't.
Figure that's the end of that.
Well, maybe yes, maybe no.
But, um, I think there's a future here.
Yeah.
And I don't need a crystal ball to see that, all right?
Just think about it.
Hello?
Yeah!
We're around back.
Oh, sorry.
I hope I'm not interrupting.
No, just checking up on Rob.
That makes two of us.
I packed some food if you're hungry for lunch.
- No, I was just leaving. - Oh, no.
Please stay. There's plenty.
I would love it if you joined.
Thank you, no.
I really should be going.
Thanks for stopping by.
Glad to see you doing better.
Thanks, doc.
You two enjoy your lunch.
Thanks, Dr. Smith.
That seemed sweet.
Yeah.
Who knew?
It's good to see you, Haley.
I'm really going to miss you.
Um, about that.
You know, I've been thinking a lot about the Arizona grant.
I'm happy for you.
It's a great first step, Dr. James.
Well, Dr. Ettinger actually said
that the article I submitted about the pictographs
really helped seal the deal.
It's well deserved.
I have a proposal for you.
I only want to go to Arizona if you come with me.
Are you sure?
Hold that thought.
I'll be right back.
Oh, are you--
I'm good, I'm good, I'm good, I'm good, I'm good, I'm good.
What are you doing in there?
I'm coming.
Hey.
I have a proposal too.
I was going to give you this the day we broke up.
Rob.
I've been keeping it all these years.
Haley James, will you be my wife?
Yes.
I love you so much.
Love you too, Rob.
Now, I really love the Smokies.