Complete story — includes the ending
The Swede returns to town to help Lily with the railroad's accounting ledgers, against Cullen's wishes. Mickey McGinnes and his brother Sean seek to expand their franchise. Cullen arrests Swede for supplying Sioux with rifles. Lily insists Cullen frees the Swede so she can continue Railroad business in Durant's absence and he agrees against his better judgement. Cullen finds himself frustrated and plans on leaving Hell On Wheels when Lily confronts him saying he runs away when things get tough. The next day Cullen admits to Lily she was right and she tells him she's glad he stayed. That night Lily goes to Cullen's train car and they make love.
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