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[Jonetta]

Tom wanted Tilda Brass’ property so he could close off the bridge access to his ranch. Couldn’t he have done that anyway?

[Sharon]

I didn't understand this plan at all. I took it as Tom trying to show his power more than the bridge.

[Jonetta]

I think you’re right, Sharon. That bridge may have been the excuse to just grow his empire.

[Robin]

I wondered if the road that cut through Tilda's property then over the bridge to MacDonald's ranch was a private road or could it have been a county road? If it was a county road, there would be public access to the bridge. I don't think MacDonald could have stopped people from using a public road even though it cut through his property. The road would be public for so many feet on either side of it, even if it cut through private property.

[Jonetta]

He planned to blow up the bridge.

[Robin]

Yes, he planned to blow up the bridge because if it was a public road, he couldn't stop access to his property.

[Sandra]

I thought maybe the bridge was on Tilda's property - not Tom's but I'm not sure. This wasn't a well fleshed out part of the plot.

[Charlene]

I agree; I wasn't sure why he was obsessed with that bridge and her property.

[Lisa - (Aussie Girl)]

He was just looking for an excuse to show his power and generally cause disruption. Obviously not in his right mind and exactly why he was so dangerous.

[Sharon]

I agree Lisa.