A series of events transpire that were manipulated by fear-ridden shame. Andrew Crawley's manifest destiny forbids him from compromising his manipulation. Comparing his book to the making of fine wines, Andrew concludes that it is necessary to manipulate the components (the people of Freedom, Texas) so the spectator can have a "full bodied" artistic experience. A music montage illustrates the town spinning out of control. Freedom's bar keep, Wilhelm, reveals a dark past. Less