Texas Bound by Arnold McKay When Jed Owens Senior died and left the Rocking O Ranch to his grandson, Ben with the request that he leave the ranch to his first grandson, John, it sets the stage for a family break up that he couldn't possibly have foreseen. Ben's second son, Jed Junior is the real rancher in the family and there is strife between the brothers from the time Ben let it be known that John will inherit the Rocking O. Finally, the Rocking O brand is saved by being transplanted in Texas.