And his world is rich, his beauty is free.
Reach out as far as you see.
And for a high mountain range ever, all this is home.
Music
They're here guys.
Music
Anybody in there?
Anybody here?
Music
You're a legal guardian.
You're going to do what you want to do anyway, right?
That's right.
Read me.
Roger.
You were right, I found them.
Great.
Now for the bad news.
Couple tons of rockets sealed them in.
We're gonna need drilling equipment and explosives.
It'll take us a little while to get up there.
I'll keep them loose in the meantime.
Alright, we're on our way.
Robin.
Roger.
You'll get the explosives and the drilling equipment as soon as I can get there, okay?
You're way ahead of me.
I know.
Let's get airborne.
Nothing like night flying.
Especially if your landing pad's a fault line.
Jesse.
You never did rattle on much, but you've been quiet as a clam ever since you got here.
Well, how come?
I was just visiting.
Those were the conditions you set down.
Yeah, but you're overdoing it.
It's your house.
I accepted your hospitality.
I accept your conditions.
Jesse, I know you've got a lot of sass you want to give me about staying here with Jen.
And I'm tired of waiting for her.
You sure?
Oh, yes, I'm sure.
You're sitting on a time bomb, Aaron.
And it's about to go off.
That's hogwash.
Hogwash?
You live on the San Andreas fault.
There's enough lava underneath this place to turn these mountains and this place into the biggest parking lot you've ever seen.
Who says?
Some loony scientists.
Those loony scientists have facts, Aaron.
What facts?
Some toys, computers, some seismographs.
I've been hearing that bunk about a big one from as far back as I can remember.
I've been living up on this lake for 35 years, and there's never been a big one.
Never.
That lake, these mountains, they're proof.
They were formed by giant volcanoes, and you know that, Aaron.
Sure, millions of years ago.
What about St. Helen?
What about here this morning?
What about?
What about your family?
What about Jen?
That ain't none of your business, Hawks.
Keep that little girl here, and there is a quake.
If she gets hurt or she dies, Aaron's going to be your fault.
I don't want to hear it.
Just as if you killed her with your own hand.
You okay, Grandpa?
Yeah, yeah, but Mr. Hawks and me was just having a little discussion.
Nothing serious.
I'm going to bed.
My boy and I, we're out of here in the morning.
Good night, Jen.
It's all right, Dad.
Go away?
Are you kidding?
When you and Aaron argue, it's loud enough to start an avalanche of your own.
He's a stubborn old coot.
I love him like my own father, but when he gets my scent on something...
I know the feeling.
Am I that stubborn?
Yes, but you're usually right.
You're right this time, too.
It's dangerous for Jennifer.
She's got a long life to live, too.
If anything ever happened to Jennifer...
If anything ever happened to either one of them, I don't know what I'd do.
It wouldn't be your fault.
You tried.
You did everything you could do.
Son, I'm not worried about the credit or the lamb.
I'm just worried about doing the right thing.
You know, you're a pretty wise young man.
You taught me well.
Thank you, but you still have a lot to learn.
What if the situation was reversed?
What if it were you and I up here and Aaron was trying to get us away?
What would you do then?
Good question.
I've been thinking about that ever since we rode up here.
You know, you never know what you're gonna do in a tough situation, son...
until you're in a tough situation.
I fought like hell to get you to live with me instead of your mother.
Yeah, but that's different.
No, it isn't different.
Mother's a good woman.
Good mother.
I just thought you'd be better off living with me.
And if you thought it'd be better for me to leave like Jennifer...
I was just trying to see your inside.
I know it.
Maybe you don't have that much to learn.
I go to sleep.
I want you saddled up and out of here in the morning.
You wake me when it's time?
Yeah.
If the mountain doesn't shake you out of bed first.
Good night, son.
Good night.
Let's do it, Frank.
Come on! Come on!
Don't worry, Jenny.
It's just another wiggle.
Hey, guys, that was close.
The loose dirt may have cut off the air supply.
You want to use the drill?
Of course I do.
Let's get back in there.
The El Dorado Fault Line has had a very active history in the past 10 years,
and on at least two occasions the rickety reading of the original shocks
were exceeded in intensity by subsequent shocks occurring only days afterwards.
The Highway Patrol, State Police, and High Mountain Rangers
have issued warnings for all residents and non-residents to stay out of the area.
The cold duck and stuff have to get hungry on the way back.
Thanks.
You going to be okay up here?
Sure.
Aaron, we're out of here.
See, I want you to take the girl up.
Sure.
You're the only man on Earth I'd trust her to.
You've done a good father and job on Matt and Cody.
I figure you can do the same for Jen.
Sounds to me like you're figuring I'm dying.
Now, if them scientists is right, yes.
But in either event, it's too much of a risk for the girl to stay.
I'm glad you feel that way, Aaron.
But your life's important, too.
Well, this is my home, my last tie to Jennifer.
I can't leave her.
I feel she's here with me all the time.
You know what I'm saying, Jesse.
Aaron, I think I know what you're saying.
This is my last will and testament. I want you to take it.
There's already been no rush.
In the event of your death, I'm Jen's guardian.
You always was my only choice.
They're completely sealed off, Matt.
And if my computations are right, they're in the pocket the size of a small room.
And they have one or two hours of air at the most.
That's not enough time unless we set some big charges.
That could bury him for sure.
Jesse's diagram shows a small cave parallel and close to Serpentine Cave
on the other side of the mountain near Lake Jennifer.
Well, if it's that close, then the wall between the two caves
will be easier to blast through than this rubble.
That's what I figure. Keep digging.
Avila, we're out of here.
That cave should open up right about there.
Be careful with these explosives, Matt.
They could give you a number one heading.
It may be covered up with some moss.
You're right. Right here.
I'll go to your sleeping bag.
I don't want to leave you, Grandpa.
Oh, I know that, child.
But you'll be a lot safer away from the lake.
What about you?
I can't leave this place. Ever.
Instead of Grandma.
You will understand one day when you grow up
and learn to love someone more than you love your own life.
Now, you take care of yourself, child.
Will you mind respect Mr. Hawks?
I will.
I love you, Grandpa.
And you'd be gone with them in a minute, too,
if you knew what it was all about, you crazy old furball.
This serpentine cave should sneak in close, right about here.
Hello? Hello? Hello?
Hello?
It feels like the biggest one so far.
God willing, the last.
Jim, where are you going?
Back to the lake.
I'll be well gone by now.
I want to go to my house now.
The New Beretta.
A sport coupe that prefers a curved...
...and non-residents to stay out of the area.
It's not known yet whether those residents who are known to live in the area have been evacuated.
All of you who may be thinking of entering the suicide rock area south of Lake Tahoe,
please check with local authorities.
This area has now been closed.
The station will continue to keep you informed of all developments in the earthquake as they occur.
I'm Heidi Umbau reporting to you live from South Lake Tahoe,
now to normal programming in process.
What do we do now?
We wait.
Is that like Jennifer?
Oh no, Grandpa!
Is that the boss?
Oh my God.
I'm afraid so.
He's there.
We gotta get him out.
He's still alive. I know it.
I'll go up on the roof.
See if there's a soft spot in the debris.
I can smell smoke.
Right from there.
That's gotta be the chimney.
Hurry. He can't breathe.
Come on.
One, two, three.
Come on.
One, two, three.
I need some help.
I thought I heard a chopper down when we were running.
Get it on the other side of the lake.
I'll check it out.
Erin!
Matt?
Matt!
Matt! Matt, are you in here?
Are you in the great...
I'm in the closet.
Oh, Matt.
Frank, is that you?
Yes, we're in here.
Gonna take more of a charge.
Be subtle, amigo.
Are you kidding, buddy?
You're talking to an expert.
Matt!
Hello.
Did you call that subtle? Do you want me to try it again?
Yes!
You all right?
What is it, Buck?
Huh? Erin's down there?
Erin's down there, huh, boy?
What was that?
That's my dad.
Let's go with them. Pull out if there's another tremor.
A chopper?
It's the Mountain Rangers. They're on the lake somewhere.
Come on, son. I think he's in here.
He's in the log.
I see him.
He's breathing.
Oh, Grandpa.
I think he's broken his arm.
Maybe a couple of ribs.
But he's gonna make it.
Is that you, Tessie?
If I died and went to heaven...
What are you doing here?
Kid, I'm alive!
Yes, Grandpa, you're alive.
You're never gonna be apart again.
Matt!
Hey, Matt! Where the hell you been on a picnic?
Tell me, you got room on that chopper for another casualty?
Sure.
Never thought we'd get you down off that mountain alive.
Maybe we'll have to knock him out again.
It looks just like the picture.
You was right, Jesse.
I fell in love with it at first sight.
Put a deposit on it.
Yeah, you get that wee business?
I'm happy for the both of you.
It's a long way from the fall.
And the old fireball finally did something.
What are you gonna name it, Aaron?
Well, I didn't use it about that.
And I've decided I'm gonna call it...
Lake Jen.
May she stay as pure and as beautiful and as classic for many years.
Far away...