It could've happened.
Mr. Cartwright?
On the Ponderosa Ma'am, there is only one Mr Cartwright - Adam is much friendlier, don't you think?
I do...Adam, are you free to talk now?
I am, but why the interest?
Come now, you must know that the Cartwrights are looked upon as the epitome of a well adjusted family. People want to know how you coped with such a trauma.
That day, when Buck came home without a rider. The Cartwrights were more the epitome of a dysfunctional family.
How come?
Buck, Pa's horse came in on three legs. That alone had Hoss upset. Little Joe, after seeing blood on the saddle. He was so wound up he was ready to shoot anything that even looked like it was going to move.
That left you?
Yeah, as usual, picking up the pieces. When we finally got to Roy Coffee's office, we were all walking volcanos.