Ep 4. The Cancer

In the fourth episode of Longmire's first season, Sheriff Longmire and his team investigate the death of a terminally ill cancer patient who is discovered murdered in his hospital bed. As the investigation unfolds, more questions arise, and it becomes clear that the case is anything but straightforward.

The episode begins with Sheriff Walt Longmire visiting Henry, his friend and confidant, at his bar. The two men are discussing Henry's new relationship with a woman he has been seeing when Walt's phone rings. The call is from a hospital nurse who informs him that one of their patients, a local rancher named John, has been found dead in his hospital bed. Walt heads to the hospital to investigate and finds that John's death is a homicide.

As Walt and his team begin their investigation, they discover that John was terminally ill with cancer and only had days to live. They soon learn that John had a tough exterior and was known to be a difficult patient, but was loved by his family and friends. The investigation leads Walt to suspect that the murderer may have been one of John's friends or family members, who may have wanted to put him out of his misery.

As they dig deeper into John's life, Walt and his team discover that John was heavily involved in the local rodeo scene, and may have had some enemies in that circle. Additionally, they find out that John's daughter, who was estranged from him, came to visit him just before he died. Walt and his team question her motives and try to establish whether she was involved in her father's murder.

Meanwhile, Walt is struggling to cope with the death of his wife, who died suddenly a year ago. He tries to stay busy with the case but finds himself preoccupied with memories of his wife. He spends time with his daughter, Cady, who is working as a lawyer in Denver, and vents his feelings to her.

As the investigation unfolds, the team finds new leads and suspects, and tensions rise when a member of the community is implicated in the murder. Walt and his team must navigate through complex emotions and personal drama as they seek justice for John.

In the end, the team uncovers the truth behind John's murder, with a twist that nobody saw coming. The episode ends with Walt returning to Henry's bar, where he opens up about his struggles in dealing with his wife's death, finally finding some solace in Henry's wise words.

Overall, "The Cancer" is a gripping episode that highlights the complexities of human emotions and relationships. It shows that even a seemingly simple murder case can have unexpected twists and turns, and that sometimes the truth is not what it seems. The episode also provides insight into the personal lives of the characters, making viewers invested in their growth and development.