Even with the sappy ending this episode has some finer qualities. When an old friend of Matts, and ex-lawman, Troy Carver comes into Dodge by stage the story begins. Matt tries to introduce Kitty to his friend, Carver turns around and draws his gun. Only after Matt identifies himself does Carver say it was all a joke.
But what really is going on is that Troy Carver's eyesight is failing. And being an ex-lawman that is never a good thing. And sure enough there is this cowpoke named Lee Polen that has it in for Carver. Polen is upset with Carver for killing his brother years ago and wants revenge. But with Carver's failing eyesight this cannot be a fair fight.
Matt gets involved and comes up with a plan where Carver will have the best possible chance to defend himself. When all is done the ending was sappy least alone bizarre. It was like all of the sudden its over. You will have to watch to see exactly what I mean. Not the most entertaining episode in the lot.