John Marston Returns.

After months of hard work at the ranch, John gained respect of Dickens at kaast and secured Mr. Geddes's help for a bank loan. John prepared to find the ranch Abigail wanted, donning his old gear and the shirt she gifted him. Then I chose to meet Sadie Adler in Valentine before visiting the bank.

So John passed a few months alone working at the ranch, proving his dedication through long days of labor. At last, Mr. Dickens fielded out that John has turned into a fine worker who could handle any task given to him. His hard work finally earned him the standing he needed to make his next big move.

Then John asked Dickens if Mr. Geddes was home, as he had something important to talk about regarding his future. And then I went for the landowner, who came out right away knowing it was John at the door. The two men stood on the porch, the weight of the conversation already hanging in the quiet air.

John had this serious conversation with Mr. Geddes, where he talked about his wish to buy the ranch Abigail talked about in the past. He wanted to be with his family properly and provide a real home. Mr. Geddes mentioned he could help him getting a loan from the bank after John asked for it.

With a happy face and a renewed sense of purpose, John walked to his home across the ranch grounds. He felt the dream was finally within his reach, and he could go look for the ranch that Abigail was so keen to have for them. The future seemed brighter than it had in years.

After John went inside the house, he opened up his gearbox once again, revealing the remnants of his former life. He kept the shirt along with his other gears that Abigail gifted him carefully tucked inside. He looked at the items, knowing the peace he sought might require one last ride.

John then came out of the house, wearing his old suit along with the shirt Abigail gifted him earlier. He looked like the man from the old days as he mounted his horse. He rode out of the ranch, leaving the dust settling behind him as he left the quiet life for a while.

Now I had two options to consider for the journey ahead. One was riding to Blackwater and getting to the bank to talk about the loan for the land. Or two, riding to Valentine and meeting Sadie Adler to see what kind of work she had found. Both paths felt equally important.

On my way, I decided to meet Sadie first, keeping the bank on hold to see what the old outlaw had in mind. I knew her work would likely pay well enough to cover the initial costs of the ranch. So I started riding towards that direction.