Strange Way of Life

Silva rides a horse across the desert to visit his old friend Jake, who is now the Sheriff of a small Wild West town. Their reunion is marked by a sense of nostalgia and the passage of many years since they last saw each other.

A town resident informs Jake that the suspect in his brother's widow's murder looks like her violent boyfriend, Joe. Jake becomes determined to find the killer and take justice into his own hands.

Silva and Jake share a meal, reminisce about their youth, and engage in intimate conversations. Their reunion sparks unresolved feelings and memories from their past.

Later that night, Silva and Jake come together sexually, reconnecting emotionally and physically after years apart. This moment deepens their complex friendship and history.

The next morning, Silva attempts to rekindle their shared dream of owning a ranch together. Jake, however, dismisses Silva's idea and accuses him of ulterior motives, suspecting Silva's return is linked to his son Joe.

Jake confronts Silva about Joe, revealing suspicions that Silva has only come back to help his son escape. The two men argue fiercely, exposing underlying tensions and unresolved conflicts.

Silva finds Joe at his ranch and angrily confronts him, giving him money and a horse to cross into Mexico. Silva's harsh words indicate a troubled history between them.

Joe and Silva have a physical confrontation, ending with both men drawing revolvers and threatening each other. Silva warns Joe not to shoot Jake and gives him a chance to leave for Mexico.

In a tense standoff, Silva shoots Jake in the waist, wounding him. Silva then drags Jake into the house and tends to his injury, claiming the shot was clean and that Jake will recover.

Sitting together, Silva and Jake reflect on their relationship. Silva argues that his shooting was justified because he wanted to take care of Jake, recalling a shared past and contemplating their future together.

Silva recalls that Jake once asked what two men could do together on a ranch, and he responds that they could keep each other company and look after one another, emphasizing the deep bond between them.