Ep 13. The Bequest

In The Waltons season 2 episode 13, titled "The Bequest," the Walton family is faced with a mysterious gift left to them by a distant cousin. The family receives a letter from their late cousin, Verdie, stating that she has left them a bequest in her will, but she does not reveal any other details about the gift.

The family is overjoyed at the thought of receiving an inheritance, but they are left wondering what the bequest could be. When the family meets with the executor of Verdie's will, they find out that the bequest is a parcel of land that Verdie owned in the mountains.

The family decides to visit the land to see what they have inherited. When they reach the land, they discover that it is a beautiful piece of property that includes a small cabin. The family is amazed by the beauty of the land and decides to leave the cabin as it is and use it for family vacations.

However, things take a turn for the worse when the Waltons discover that a greedy land developer is interested in buying their land and turning it into a vacation resort. The family is torn between the idea of selling the land for a large sum of money and keeping it as a family heirloom.

As the family deals with this dilemma, they also face other challenges, such as dealing with the aftermath of a storm that damaged their barn and coping with Elisabeth's desire to change her name to "Liberty" in honor of the Statue of Liberty.

Throughout the episode, the family confronts difficult choices and grapples with the weight of tradition and familial obligation. Ultimately, the Waltons must decide whether to hold on to the land and preserve their family's legacy, or sell it for profit and potentially lose a piece of their heritage in the process.

"The Bequest" is a poignant, thought-provoking episode that reflects on the importance of family, tradition, and the complex choices that families face. With its poignant storytelling and engaging characters, it remains a classic episode of The Waltons.