Abigail Walker is a not a woman to be messed with.
On Walker Independence Season 1 Episode 3, she accepted Sherriff Tom’s job offer so that she could get answers about her husband’s death, but she quickly proved to be an asset for the town—and a thorn in Tom’s side.
Abigail is resourceful, so when her first item on the agenda was delivering an eviction to the Sullivan sisters, she immediately began working on a way to help them keep their stores open. And that proved more difficult than she thought because all the town’s people were going to neighboring towns for much-needed supplies simply to avoid the sisters and their constant arguing. Their inability to put aside their differences was literally driving people away from their stores.
Abigail, however, also realized that Tom had a personal investment in the property as he was trying to scoop up the 200 acres that came with it for his own selfish reasons, which is why he expedited the eviction on behalf of the bank himself. This made her that much more determined to help the Sullivan sisters put an end to their feud and make the money necessary to pay off the debt.
With Kate’s help, along with the dancers, the turnout at the Sullivan shops was incredible, and they were able to pay off their loan and then some, which did not sit well with Tom as it directly sabotaged his plans.
Abigail sarcastically commended the Sheriff on only being there a few weeks and getting so much done to help the community, and at this point, they both have to be onto each other. They’re both playing the game all too well.
Hoyt and Calian were against Abigail’s decision to join the Sheriff’s office—and it’s sweet how much they both care for her— but she understood that a core principal of survival included keeping your enemies closer. She didn’t stay out of the lion’s den; she walked proudly into it. And I’m hoping her position will keep him in check and hold him accountable, so at the very least, it’s harder for him to get away with his shady plans.
Kate may be a helpful hand whenever Abigail needs it, but she doesn’t exactly trust her new roommate either. She’s not naive—she’s been trying to figure her out since her arrival by observing and analyzing. And the same goes for Abigail. By the end of the episode, she found Kate’s gun and they both had the same question—who are you?! I can’t wait to get her backstory!
Only a few people in town know Abigail’s true story, but I’m hoping Kate can be one of those trusted confidants. In man’s world, it’s a blessing to meet another tough and cunning woman and befriend her. Kate knows a thing or two about the town that could come in handy, while Abigail is fearless because she has absolutely nothing to lose. This has the makings of an epic friendship.
Speaking of friendship, Hoyt and Calian are totally buddies, but since this isn’t your typical friendship, they aren’t exactly going to own up to the fact that they make a good team and enjoy each other’s company.
For most of the episode, Hoyt got pulled back into his past life, where he pretended to be a preacher in a town that seemingly trusted him all too well.
When Jacob knocked him out, a throwback to what Hoyt did to Jacob in the premiere, it definitely seemed like retaliation. So, when Hoyt woke up in Angel Springs with all of the villagers that he wronged staring right back at him, he began to sing like a canary, repenting for all of his sins. “Lived a life of lies and transgressions” is what he called it. Hoyt is a master manipulator and actor who will milk any situation to his advantage.
Turns out, they didn’t really care about all he’d done, but they did need have another purpose for him as they needed his criminal expertise in stopping a bunch of thieves who were robbing their whiskey deliveries. He owed them, and Jacob (whose wife he slept with), that much.
Hoyt was up to the task, but when things went south and he was ambushed by the group of robbers he used to run with, he decided against helping. “Welp, I tried,” was his response.
That’s when Calian, who is not a runner and finishes what he started, unlike Hoyt, pushed him to be a better man, and together, they get the whiskey back and help a community in need that only ever showed kindness Hoyt’s way. Small baby steps, but Hoyt definitely has it in him to do the right thing. With Calian’s help, he’ll get there.
The duo went into battle together, this time for a completely different reason than defeating the new shady and murderous sheriff, but it was just as action-packed and exciting as ever!
Unfortunately, Calian was scolded by his people for prioritizing his friendships with the others. It was heartbreaking to see him torn between his people and his new friends, but it likely isn’t the first or last time. As an “outsider,” it’s hard to find your place and fit in, especially when you are open to changes that your people have never considered. But my guess is that Calian and the Apache people will play a significant role in stopping Tom from his ruthless land grab and taking what doesn’t belong to him because his plans seem bigger than anyone imagined.
Lucia’s family, including her father, Senor Reyes, was also largely impressed with Calian and how eloquently he spoke and presented himself while addressing the issue of the cattle being stolen in comparison to Hoyt, which only further angered the latter and fueled his hatred. Hoyt’s going to have to prove that he can stay out of trouble for at least a minute if he wants to earn the respect of Lucia’s family, or even convince Lucia to continue giving him any more of her attention.
It seems as though Abigail wasn’t the only one hurt by Tom Davidson as he’s a common enemy for everyone in and around town, including Deputy Gus, who was also threatened by Tom. It’s only a matter of time before he’s exposed!
What did you think of the third episode? Are you enjoying all the action? Do you think the Sheriff is aware that Abigail is onto him?
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