Damnation Spring

Colleen and Chub join Enid and her children for a shopping trip. Colleen worries that Rich is hiding something from her, perhaps something to do with work. Enid, however, assures her that Rich and Enid’s husband Eugene will be back harvesting the lucrative redwoods by the end of the month.

Rich visits Lark. In his logging days, Lark cut down the tree branch that killed Rich’s father and Lark’s best friend Hank. Lark had an Indigenous wife, now dead, and was badly injured when his tree-climbing gear was sabotaged—or so he believes. Now, he and Rich discuss Rich’s best strategy for harvesting the 24-7 Ridge. Lark encourages Rich to ask Merle directly if Sanderson will put in the roads Rich needs. He also advises Rich to tell Colleen about his purchase.

Later, riding in Rich’s truck together, the pair spot Daniel by the side of the road. Daniel tells them he is concerned about the local waterways. Lark warns him that others might take less kindly to his poking about the place.

At home, Rich finds an angry Colleen. He thinks she must have found the details of his newly bought land. Instead, she is furious about a packet of condoms he bought.