If I Could Ride Again (2025) Movie Script
1
It's okay.
Good morning.
Good morning.
You ready?
Yep.
Come on, bud.
Come on.
Come on, kiddo.
We gotta get you competition
ready, all right?
Let's do one more
and finish strong.
Heels down.
More impulsion, more impulsion.
Let's go.
All right, that's
enough for today.
Looks like our guest is here.
Hey, welcome home.
Hey.
Stickers on your cane?
I thought that you got better.
Did you get a haircut?
Yeah.
Anyway, Jodie's
training's almost done
for the rest of the day, so
you help me out tomorrow.
I'm retired.
Good to know.
All right, let's get back at it.
You said we were done.
I'm down to go
another 30 minutes if you are.
No, I'm good.
Thanks.
I'll take that as a no.
Is something wrong?
I'm just not feeling it today.
I don't want to talk about it.
-I remember when I was that age.
-What age?
The age where you don't want
anything from anyone.
You mean you last year?
I guess I'm maturing
faster than you.
There's the teenage
angst attitude.
Welcome to the circus, kid.
Just leave me alone.
Is everything okay?
Was I that bad?
I wish. That was nothing.
Whatever.
So you'll be
our authorized agent
for health care decisions.
-Absolutely.
-Okay.
Absolutely.
Bridgett, darling, you're home.
How was your drive?
It was okay.
What's all this?
Financial business.
It's none of your concern.
Is it okay
if I just go to my room?
I was going to say hey,
but I'm a little tired.
Of course.
Rest well, sweetheart.
And now where were we?
You were finishing
signing all the documents.
Okay.
Are you sure?
Changing power of attorney
can be a scary thing,
Mrs. Van Heusen.
But let me assure you,
this is in the best interest
for all parties.
Think of all the good we
can do and how quickly
we'll be able to do it.
Mark's been with us for years.
Where's Barkley?
Barkley is in a competition
today with Jodie.
Barkley's my horse, not hers.
He's my horse, dear.
I allow you to ride him.
Really?
I didn't think you cared about
anything other than money
and the family name.
Bridgett, I only
want what's-- are you all right?
I'm fine!
If you like, I
can have someone walk
you back to your--
I can walk by myself!
I don't need your version
of help for anything.
Wow, don't you
just look amazing this morning.
Where's mom?
I made your favorite, bacon.
You need a good breakfast
before we go to the show.
Where's mom?
I thought I was
taking you to the show today.
It'll be fun, the two of us.
She's with Rick
at the racetrack, isn't she?
Yes, but-- but-- but she'll be--
she'll be back before
we get home, sweetie.
No, she won't.
Yeah, she--
Hey, bug.
You're here.
That's surprising.
Of course I am.
I said I would be.
Sorry if I don't trust
everything you say right now.
Sorry you had to see that.
Ever since I started
seeing Rick, she's been--
You don't need
to apologize about anything.
To tell you the truth, I knew
that she's been upset lately,
but I just didn't know
what it was about.
Look, I should really
get Barkley home.
Yeah.
Thanks, James.
Hey,
you're in a better mood today?
Yeah.
Are you?
Yeah.
My pain medication
can make me feel off.
Yeah, I can tell.
So, what's been bugging you?
Anything you want to talk about?
Well, if you ever feel like you
need to let it out, I'm here.
Thanks.
It feels weird seeing
my parents get along so well.
They're
actually pretty nice now.
I mean, he's a little
grouchy sometimes.
But ever since she
stopped drinking, she's
been pretty sweet.
I guess I'm just not
used to seeing them happy.
But it's good, right?
Our parents should be happy.
I don't know.
I guess it doesn't
feel like home.
Let's get some lunch.
I'm hungry.
Are you hungry?
Because I'm pretty hungry.
-I could eat.
-Okay, perfect.
I know just the place.
Come on.
I'm driving.
Frazer's?
Yeah,
what's wrong with it?
Nothing.
I just haven't been here
since, like, the fourth grade.
Well, it's time for a refresher.
Do you want to eat
outside or inside?
Outside's good.
Hey, Jodie.
How are you?
Hey, Dylan.
I'm all right.
I brought a friend.
I want you to meet.
Bridgett?
Hi, I'm Bridgett.
Hi, I'm Dylan.
Nice to meet you.
You'll have to excuse her.
She's never been here before.
I've been here before.
When I was a kid, I
ate here a few times.
Me, too.
Looks like we have
that in common.
We're going to go take
a seat and figure out this menu.
Can you get us some
water in the meantime?
Sure thing.
Yeah, two waters
coming right up.
Finally.
What?
A boy finally
took your breath away.
I was beginning to wonder if
you were from this planet.
Hey, daydreamer, your waters.
Thanks.
Take it easy on
'em if you're going to drive.
You ladies let me
know when you're ready to order.
We're going
to need a few minutes.
Not a problem.
Just get my attention
when you need me.
Oh, she will.
Hey,
what's going on, Ronald?
Sorry I'm a little late.
Where are the girls?
They've gone out for a bit.
They should be back any moment.
What's going on?
Sir, you've not heard the news?
Missing?
What do you mean he's missing?
Well, find him.
Fix this!
Ugh.
Mr. and Mrs. Van Heusen.
Jimmy, I didn't see you there.
Jimmy, I'm not sure
how to say this, but--
What's going on?
Is everything okay?
We find ourselves
in a fierce legal battle over
our finances at the moment.
What happened?
A few days ago,
we met with a financial planner.
He was someone we've
worked with for many years.
He was a friend, an equal.
-And now he's--
-He's been fooling us for years.
He failed to pay property
taxes on all of our real estate
holdings, including this house.
We gave him total control
over our assets and finances
because we trusted him.
And now it seems that he's fled
the country with our money.
Everything is gone.
Dad, what's going on?
Bridgett, do you
remember the meeting
we had about our finances
the other day?
The one
that was none of my concern?
Dad, are we going
to lose our home?
I have our attorneys
filing multiple lawsuits.
Someone has to find
him, otherwise--
no, I will not let that happen.
This estate means
everything to me.
Bridgett!
Come on, wait!
Sweetheart.
Jimmy, you've been invaluable
to our family, but I'm
afraid we have to let you go.
Please forgive us.
There's nothing to forgive.
Family is the most
important thing right now.
I'll go pack my things.
Shouldn't you go after her?
I understand how she's feeling.
Sometimes a young
woman just needs space.
And sometimes she just needs
her mom to be there for her!
Jodie!
Look who it is.
Never thought I'd see you again.
Life's full of surprises.
Do you have my oxy or not?
Of course I do, princess.
Don't call me that.
Hey, Candyman's always
available, whatever you need.
Hey.
Hey.
Hey.
Pretty strange, right?
I guess we're
not training today, are we?
Sure we are, just not here.
How are we going
to train without Barkley?
You let me worry about that.
Come on, I'm kidnapping you.
Okay.
But if you tried
to kidnap me, you
wouldn't make it past my
grandpa and his shotgun.
Good to know.
Come on. Go get your stuff.
Right now?
-But I was--
-The only butt today
is going to be yours
on top of a horse.
Now come on, let's go.
Okay.
Here we go.
Let's see if I can find Carol.
Don't go too far, okay?
Okay.
Excuse me, miss.
-Have you seen--
-Have I seen who or what?
Carol.
Have you seen Carol?
Yeah, my son and I
were just speaking to
her in the guest cottage.
In the guest cottage?
Yeah, we're going
to be staying there temporarily.
Temporary's good.
Pretty good.
Good, good, good.
Hey, Jodie, what
are you guys doing here?
Ask him.
He kidnapped me.
Oh, that's just our little joke.
Mm.
Can we borrow
one of your horses today?
Certainly.
They're in the barn.
You know where they are.
Come on.
Have fun.
Nice meeting you.
Enjoy your ride.
You too.
But she's not riding.
Come on.
Let's go get you on
the horse, all right?
So why are we here?
Well, this is where
it all began for you, kiddo.
This is where you learned
how to ride your first horse.
That look on your face, it
seems like you lost that look.
So we're here to help you fall
in love with riding again.
-I thought I could use a little
bit of help--
-Chester!
Hey, baby.
Let's get started.
There you are, kiddo.
Now you're riding.
Looking good.
All right.
You got the reins.
Let's go.
Breathe, breathe.
Hey, daydreamer.
Hey.
Dylan, right?
You remembered.
Come all this way to
see little old me?
You know, if you really miss
me, you could have just called.
Don't flatter yourself.
I just needed a bite to eat.
Who even calls anyone anymore?
I still call people.
How old are you, like, 40?
I'm not old, just old-fashioned.
You know, if you
are actually hungry,
I could be convinced to stick
around and make you a burger.
That'd be nice.
Thank you.
Awesome.
One burger coming up.
Oh, and what do you want?
And
apparently, he skipped town.
Wow.
Yeah,
and they can't find him.
That's a doozy.
Yeah, I know.
It just happened.
I feel really bad
for the Van Heusen's.
You know, Jimmy,
they're going to be okay.
You got to worry
about your own hide.
Yeah.
Yeah, I guess.
Hey, Jimmy.
I have an idea.
Why don't you come
work here for me?
Wait.
Wait, really?
You mean it?
Yeah.
You're here all
the time anyways.
You're great with the kids.
And honestly, I really
could use the help, Jimmy.
I can't thank you enough.
I mean, this place is
like a second home to me.
Carol, thank you.
Ah, ah, ah, ah.
No.
Thank you.
I'm on manure duty?
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
I'm on manure duty.
Thank you.
No problem.
Manure duty.
Hey, kiddo.
Carol's got me doing
something real quick.
After that, we'll be good to go?
All right.
Hi, I'm Jodi.
I haven't seen
this horse before.
That makes two of us.
Oh.
-I didn't know you're--
-Blind?
That's what they
keep telling me.
Sorry.
You don't have to apologize.
Hi, Jodi.
I'm David.
Nice to meet you.
Nice to meet you, too.
My mom and I are
living here for a little while.
When we were moving, she didn't
say there'd be so many horses.
It's awesome.
You should try riding them.
I wish.
Carol helped
me when I needed it.
Maybe she can help
you ride this guy.
What's his name?
This is Starfire.
He's beautiful.
Want
to help me brush him?
Yeah.
Here you go.
Side by side racing
at its finest.
Here they come
across the bunch.
Next up's--
Couple rounds in the back?
Couple rounds back.
Thank you.
I appreciate it.
Hey.
Hi.
How are you?
Oh, my god.
I missed you.
Good to see you.
You look so good out there!
Come on in.
... Ricky
Miller doing a great job in
that 16-4--
You
looked good out there.
Thanks.
Car is close, but it
still needs a little fine
tuning before the race.
Hmm.
I thought
Jodie was coming today.
She had an
unexpected training session.
Ah.
Is that what really happened?
Yes, but she's
not exactly happy I'm
seeing someone.
Anything I
can do to maybe help smooth
things over a little bit or--?
No.
Thank you for asking.
Hmm.
No problem.
Miller!
How'd you like that view?
Woo!
Woo!
Who is that?
Nobody important.
He beat me once.
He ain't ever going
to do it again.
I still can't get over the fact
that you like drinking coffee.
8:00 a.m.'s will change a
person.
That's right.
How's college?
Good.
Well, how are you doing?
Mm, fine.
Well, how are things with Dylan?
How do you know about Dylan?
That little squirt set me up.
Go easy on her.
She did it because
she loves you.
Hey, I got an idea.
What do you say you
two go riding horses
together up at Helping Hooves?
We'll start you slow, get you
riding before summer's end.
Hey, before you know
it, you'll be flying.
Let
me stop you right there.
This is not how this works.
What do you mean?
First, I can't ride.
You know that.
Second, don't ask me
about my love life.
It's weird.
And third, why did you even ask
me to coffee in the first place?
We're not friends.
Of course, we are.
No, we're not.
You used to be my horse
trainer, and then you traded me
in for some new model.
So now you're just some guy.
I'm-- I'm just--
I'm not a kid anymore.
Your pep talks don't work on me.
Look, I get that.
But you got to
understand something--
we're all here for you.
You are right about
one thing, though.
This whole coffee
thing, it is weird.
Wait
until I'm old enough to drink.
I do not want
to be thinking about that one.
Come on, kiddo.
Heels down.
Heels down.
There you go.
Chin up.
Breathe.
You're cutting your corners.
Come on.
Ride deep into those corners.
How's she looking?
Better.
But if she competed today,
she wouldn't finish top five.
How'd I do?
Or were you not watching?
No, I was-- it doesn't matter.
How do you feel you did?
It felt sloppy.
I thought she was great.
It's Chester.
He's not built for competition.
Now come on, don't
blame the horse, all right?
You can do this if you both
pull it together, all right?
Shake it off.
Come back at it in 10.
Great job today, bug.
I'm going to go check on her.
Yeah, I
wouldn't worry about it, right?
I've seen worse from her.
I didn't know my seeing
Rick would affect her like this.
Look, if I may, I
don't think it has anything
to do with you seeing anyone.
I think she just needs to
know that she's a priority.
Jodie has
been my top priority
from the moment I knew
I was pregnant with her.
She's my everything!
I'm sorry.
Kids, right?
Right, yeah.
Hold on.
Sorry.
Yeah.
Oh, don't ignore
it on my account.
I'm fine.
No.
No, it's-- it's not you,
all right?
-It's just--
-Is that the Samantha?
Yeah.
If I may,
you deserve to be happy again.
Yeah, I guess.
Come on, bud.
Hey, Jodie.
I was hoping you'd
be here today.
What's wrong?
It's nothing.
I'm fine.
What's up?
You got me thinking.
Carol said Starfire was a great
horse to learn to ride on,
but he got injured.
Her team is trying
to retrain him.
I was wondering if
you could help me.
I'd love to.
So how long has
Starfire been here for?
He's been here for six months,
but seems to be
doing really good.
Is he your favorite horse?
Yeah, he's my favorite.
My favorite's Chester.
Have you seen him yet?
No, I haven't.
I haven't
been to the diner in years.
I love it here.
I try to come here
every time I'm home.
A lot of-- a lot of
really good memories.
I have a few places like that.
I'd love to see 'em.
So how
long have you been in town?
A couple weeks.
I'm going be here all summer.
My uncle's health has
been a bit shaky lately,
so I'm helping him
out until then.
You're only
here for a few months, then?
Maybe.
Why?
You gonna miss me?
I guess that depends.
On what?
On what
we want this summer to be like.
I mean, have you
thought about what
you want to do with your life?
Oh, that's easy.
I want to run my own business.
After you
finish college, though, right?
Don't need to.
Graduated high school
when I was 16 with enough
credits to get my
associate's degree.
And then when I was 18, I
got my bachelor's degree.
And at 20, I got my MBA.
Wow, that's impressive.
I guess you basically put
your whole life on hold
for your uncle then, right?
Yeah, he needed my help.
That's what family
does for each other.
Don't embarrass me, okay?
Excuse me.
You happen to see that girl that
I was training with earlier?
She come by here?
Jodie, right?
Yeah, yeah.
Did you see where she went?
I think I saw
her walking toward the stalls.
Great, good.
Hopefully, she
doesn't take too long.
We got a lot of training today.
Is Jodie your daughter?
Uh, no.
No, I am the trainer.
She is the defending
horse show champion rider.
She's kind of lost her step.
So her mom and I, we're
trying to get her up to speed.
Oh, you're with Jodie's mom.
No. Oh, no.
No, we're just friends.
Not like that.
I'm single.
Single as a Pringle.
Don't Pringles come
in a container
with, like, dozens
of them inside?
Yeah.
You know, I never really
understood that saying.
Jimmy, Tiffany's here.
I'll be there in a second.
Who's Tiffany?
Another girl.
Another girl?
No.
No, no, no, no, no.
She and I-- well, she--
would you like to have
coffee with me sometime?
Oh.
Jimmy, you seem like
a nice guy, but I
feel like I have to say no.
Oh.
Yeah, no.
Right, I understand.
No, I get it.
Yeah. Thanks for asking.
-It's really nice, but--
-Yeah, yeah.
No, you know, I'm busy.
You're busy.
Hey, guys. What happened here?
Nothing.
Just two people talking.
Right.
Hey, Jimmy, guess what?
David showed us another
horse we can use.
Carol.
Carol.
This is it.
This is where I came for
physical rehab after my injury.
There were times that
were really hard,
but Carol and her staff
always kept my spirits up.
And you said
I was the impressive one.
Oh, good.
She's here.
Starfire was abandoned by
his family and his last owner.
When he came here,
he was injured.
We need to show him
lots of love and care
so he can build up
his trust in us.
I want to help
David get Starfire back
in riding condition.
What about your training?
We got to get you and
Chester competition ready.
This would
be a part of my training.
Hey, guys.
Hey, squirt.
You remember Dylan, right?
Yeah.
You
think you're slick, don't you?
What?
We need to have a talk.
Okay.
Hey.
Awkward.
Looks like your leg
and your back are doing better.
Stop
trying to change the subject.
I don't
know what the subject is.
Yes, you do.
No, I don't.
You set me up with Dylan.
Oh, that.
Yes, that.
-I just--
-You just what?
I just thought
you could use a friend.
I have friends.
Who?
So, is he nice?
Yes, he's really nice.
Crazy smart, too.
You're welcome.
We should get back before
they wonder what happened to us.
They're going
to think you attacked me.
Mm.
Hey, you two.
Hey.
You ladies figure out
what you needed to?
Yep, did you?
Yeah.
About that, Jodie.
It doesn't look like
I'll be able to help
you break in Starfire.
But I can.
If you help David and
me get Starfire ready,
Jimmy will have time to work
with the other students.
I think we can make a deal.
That means double the workload
for you and me both, kiddo.
You up for it?
I've never been
afraid of a little hard work.
Besides, Carol trained me
on how to ride a horse.
It's only fair
that I train a horse
how to be ridden in return.
All right, you're hired.
You hear that, Bridgett?
Looks like I'm going to be
working with horses all summer,
like you and Barkley.
There
isn't any horse like Barkley.
But I am happy for you, squirt.
I'm kind of jealous, too.
I wish I could work
with horses all day.
Oh, my friend,
it looks like you are hired.
Carol will hire just
about anybody these days.
Come on, let's go.
Shoulders up.
Chin up.
Breathe.
Breathe.
Don't forget to breathe.
There you go.
Nice job, kiddo.
You're getting good.
Yeah, I can't thank
you enough for teaching me
how to ride.
Of course.
We had a deal, right?
Yeah.
Can I ride some more?
Sure, yeah.
Go have fun.
Thanks.
So that's Tiffany.
Is she another one of
your champion riders?
No, but she is
a very special young lady to me.
You have a real gift with kids.
Yeah.
Well, I don't know.
I like working with kids.
And they can accomplish
wonders if you just
teach them a little discipline,
a little work ethic, you know?
Really are amazing.
I feel bad about earlier.
What?
No.
No, no, I kind of
sprung it on you.
I don't really know why I did.
You don't?
I'm sorry.
I've been hurt in the past,
so I tend to have my guard up.
I definitely know a thing or two
about being guarded.
Then part
of me thinks, take a chance.
It's only coffee, right?
Right.
Yeah, it's only coffee.
What do you say you have
coffee with me this weekend?
I'd love to.
Great.
I will see you there.
See you there.
Wasn't she so good today?
She was.
I'm so glad I was
able to make it today.
I mean, balancing this
schedule is not easy.
I think it might be time to
have Rick over for dinner.
Oh, no way.
I couldn't do that.
I mean, you
like Rick, don't you?
Yes.
And you like Jodie?
What kind of question is that?
Well, then I think it's time to
bring the two of them together.
And besides, I'd like to
talk to this man myself.
Dad.
Don't worry.
I'll be nice.
I promise.
Thank you.
Oh, I didn't
realize you'd be here for this.
Are you sure you want to
get rid of these things?
Yeah,
I'm not going to need them.
Maybe someone else
can be the champion.
Hi.
Hey, dad.
How'd we do?
Thanks for your help today.
It means a great deal.
That's what families do.
Our future is uncertain.
Our debt is enormous.
The attorneys are costing
us a small fortune.
Maybe someone will find this guy
and we can get some of it back.
I'm so sorry, sweetheart.
I-- I had to sell Barkley.
What?
You can't get rid of him.
-He's my-- he's your--
-He's the family's horse.
He's family!
I'm so sorry, Bridgett.
If there was any other way--
Come on, Barkley.
Let's take one final ride.
Get away!
Barkley?
Hiya!
Come on!
Hiya.
Come on.
Come on, you stupid horse.
Come on.
No!
Barkley!
Get in here.
Come on.
No!
Hey, that's enough!
This is my horse now.
Bridgett, I'm so sorry.
We didn't mean for this to--
So, what are you going to do?
What can I do?
I don't know.
- It's just like--
- Hey, princess.
Hold up.
You're with Dylan Bracket?
That's hilarious.
You guys know each other?
Yeah.
We used to hang out
back in the day,
until he wanted to become
some big school nerd.
I decided to grow up.
You're still selling
poison to people.
Beats working
at some dumpy food joint.
What do you want, Jared?
Just grabbing a bite to eat
at my favorite stop in town.
Oh, and Princess,
whatever you need,
the Candyman is at your service.
What?
You never said Jared was
the one selling you pain pills.
I don't get my pills from--
Why are you judging me?
Look, I'm sorry I
didn't say anything.
It's embarrassing, okay?
I won't buy any more, not
from him or from anyone else.
I promise.
I gotta go to work.
I'll call you later.
Dylan?
Jodie, your mom says
you're the reigning
champion horse show rider.
Yeah, I guess.
I was hoping you
could come and see me race.
Maybe some of that champions
mojo can rub off on me.
If you think about
it, a racetrack
is kind of similar
to a horse ring.
I think you might like it.
Can I be excused?
Jodie, be polite.
We're not finished talking.
It's okay.
Okay,
take your plate to the sink.
I'm sorry.
It's okay.
You don't have to apologize.
You know, Rick, Jodie is a
really wonderful young girl.
But, um, this is hard.
She's adjusting.
And it's going to
take some time.
Sir, I care
for your daughter very much.
And I know I'll care for your
granddaughter just as much.
She can have all
the time she needs.
So, how long
have you trained riders?
It's been about 15 years.
But now Jodie and
Tiffany are your only students?
What happened?
About 10 years
ago, my wife and daughter
got in a car accident and died.
And pretty much everything
after that changed.
I'm so sorry.
Thank you.
But one good thing
did come from that,
and that is my daughter's heart
found a home in a sweet girl.
And that sweet little
girl's name is Tiffany.
That's why
she's so special to you.
Yeah.
I'm sure it's wonderful, but
it must be hard as well.
Yeah, it has its hard days.
But for the most
part, I stay positive.
Is everything okay?
Yeah.
It's just someone I do not
want to talk to right now.
Okay.
I guess now it's my
turn to be vulnerable.
What do you mean?
When my son's
father and I were expecting,
he was so proud he was
going to be a dad, you know?
He would have a child to
raise as his pride and joy.
I remember that feeling.
But when David was five,
he started losing his vision.
And he was completely blind
by the time he was 10.
David's father became
distant and ashamed.
After a while, he couldn't even
be in the same room with us.
And then one day, I found
him with another woman.
So we separated after
that, but I always
felt like I should
have known, you know?
The signs were there.
I am sorry you and
David had to go through that.
That sounds awful.
Don't be.
We're not victims.
And we got through it together.
And David is thriving.
Sorry.
I did not expect our
date to get this deep.
You know what?
Don't apologize.
It's only coffee, right?
Right.
Right.
Aw.
Back so soon?
I had to get rid of the bag.
Next time,
toss the guy, not the bag.
Just give me what I need.
Good to see you again, princess.
Dylan?
Wait.
Hold on.
Would you stop?
How did you find me here?
Did you follow me?
You lied to me!
I need the pills for my pain.
Why do you have such
a problem with that?
When I was a kid, my dad was
addicted to prescription pills.
He always tried to
quit, but he could never
take the withdrawals.
One night, he took a bunch
of pills, he went to sleep,
and he never woke up.
I'm sorry.
I didn't know.
I just don't want something like
that to happen to you.
Nothing
will happen to me, I promise.
Just let me get through these
last few and then I'll stop.
Dylan, wait.
You're going to leave?
Are you serious?
Can we just talk about it?
Wow.
She's gotten much better.
Yeah.
Here we go.
Chin up.
All right, breathe.
Oh, no.
Who's that?
An old girlfriend, is she?
That's the woman whose
car crashed into his
wife and daughter.
Hey, what are you doing here?
No, you don't call me here.
I'm at my work right now.
Yeah, but I
need to talk to you.
No, I can't do this.
No, I'm sorry.
No.
Mr. Campbell?
I've got nothing to say to you.
Please.
It's taken me all these
years to even build up
the courage to face you.
Mister,
please don't make my mommy cry?
That your little girl?
Yeah.
This is Abby.
Look, I know I messed
up, but I went to prison.
I went to rehab.
And when I was released, I got
a job at the rehab facility.
And I've devoted my whole
life to helping people not
make the same mistakes I did.
But none of it matters
without your forgiveness.
Look, it's
really good to hear that you--
you got your
life put back together, really.
But you come in
here, to my work,
looking for forgiveness
on the spot?
No, I'm sorry.
You're asking way too
much of me right now.
I tried calling, but I--
Here you are.
I was wondering where
you disappeared to.
I had to get this done.
Right now?
I was thinking maybe we could
go someplace for dinner tonight.
I'm sorry, but I--
I don't really feel
like going out tonight.
Jimmy, are you okay?
I'm fine.
Sandy told
me who that woman was.
I know everything.
She told you the whole story?
When I first saw that woman,
I instantly became so
jealous and worried.
I thought maybe she was an old--
it doesn't matter
what I thought.
But when I realized
what I was doing, I--
I'm not saying that I
understand your pain,
but I do know how
hard it can be to let
go of something or someone.
But this--
this really needs to get done.
I just hope he's okay.
He's always there
for all of us, and I
want him to know that
we're here for him too.
He's been helping me get
ready so much for the show.
And now that it's so close--
Jodie, do you think
you'll win the horse show title?
I don't know.
But even if I don't, I'm proud
of the progress I've made.
And Starfire getting so much
better has been amazing.
Jodie, I think
you're pretty incredible.
Would it be okay if I
could see your face?
Sure, but
how can you see my face?
Close your eyes.
Wow.
Would you want to go
on a date sometime?
Oh.
Um, thank you.
That's sweet, but--
I wish I could see the look
on your face.
It's a joke.
We're friends.
Oh.
You got me.
I should probably find Jimmy
and get back to training.
I've got a lot of
work to do if I want
to win that championship again.
Bye, David.
It was worth a shot.
You stupid horse!
You're losing me money!
I could lash you head to hoof!
Bridgett?
Mom, Dad,
what are you guys doing here?
Shouldn't you be selling
more of my things?
We've
been looking for you.
We wanted to let you know we
heard from the Davis family.
And tomorrow,
Jodie's going to be
competing for the title in
the horse show championships.
Since they've shown
us so much support,
we thought it'd be best to go.
Maybe instead of
relying on others for support,
you should take some
responsibility for what
you did to this family.
That's enough.
Bridgett.
Your father
is doing everything he can.
Tomorrow will be fun.
It'll be like when
I was competing.
Except this time,
you'll be there.
See you then.
Up next we have number 80,
odie Davis, riding on Chester.J
Jodie is the defending
championship horse show
rider, going for her
second consecutive title.
The last competitor to
get two titles in a row
was Bridgett Van Heusen.
Hey.
Come on, man.
So how'd we do?
I got second place.
- Which is still really good.
- That's great.
You should be proud
of what you've done.
You did a great
job with them.
Second place was really nice.
That's awesome.
Yeah.
Congratulations.
For what?
I didn't win.
Yeah, but you placed.
I mean, that's cool.
I know that face, that feeling.
When the pressure is too
much, not getting in first
feels like getting in last.
How do you
know what I'm feeling?
I've hardly spoken at all.
I've been busy.
With what?
Stuff!
Listen, we can go somewhere
private if you want to talk.
No offense, but I don't think a
child would really understand
anything I'm going through.
Hey, I've had some
hard things happen to me too.
Really?
Like what?
Getting second place
in a championship?
What a brat.
You calling me a brat?
Yes!
Ever since I got back, you have
been the biggest brat ever.
You used to treat
me so much worse for months
after I met you, but I still
wanted to be your friend.
And I never called you names!
Don't act
like you're better than me.
You're just mad because
I did it without you this time.
I'm a better rider
than you ever were.
You sure?
Because only one of us
is a two-time champion.
And only one of us is a college
dropout and a drug addict.
Ooh.
Take it easy, you two.
Come on.
What's going on?
Bridgett?
Hey, hey, hey, hey, Bridgett.
Hold on. Wait.
What was that all about?
We're different people.
It was bound to happen.
What do you--
I don't even-- are you
still taking those?
What about you?
Where have you been?
What do
you mean where have I been?
You act
like you care, but you don't.
You had time to find a new
girlfriend and train Jodie,
but where were you
when I needed you?
We worked together
for over six years.
Six years!
And then I got hurt, and you
went and found a new rider
to train and be a champion.
Look, I offered to train you--
Stop talking to me!
-Bridgett, I--
-Shut up!
-Dad-- Mom, can we please just--
-Not now, darling.
You're certain?
How can there be
nothing else we can do?
Well, that's ridiculous!
Dad, what's going on?
The
process to repossess our home
has started, and we don't
have enough to stop it
from happening.
Oh, hey.
This is the rich girl I
was telling you about.
Yeah, you're right.
She is hot.
So what, did you
run out of oxy already or did
you just miss me?
You got anything stronger?
Plenty.
Are you sure you can handle it?
I got just the thing.
Enjoy, princess.
It's a wild ride.
Yeah, you know.
How come it's easier
talking to horses
than it is talking to women?
Ms. Van Heusen, what's going on?
No, no.
I haven't seen Bridgett
since earlier today.
Wait, what?
Oh, no.
Hey, Jodie.
Can I come in?
Winning isn't everything.
You know that, right?
It's not that.
Then what, bug?
What's got you down?
When I was training,
you were paying attention to me.
And now that I'm not
training anymore,
you'll probably go
back to spending all of
your time with Rick.
And I'll go back
to feeling like I
don't matter to anyone anymore.
- Jodie,
you are the most important--
It's Jimmy.
Hey, Jimmy.
What's up?
What?
No, that's terrible.
I don't know where she is,
but I know someone who might.
What did you give her?
I don't even know, man.
She said she wanted
something stronger, but--
I think she OD'd.
We should get out of here.
Yeah, let's check her stuff
though first.
All right.
Yeah.
Hey, hey!
Break it up!
Break it up!
Both of you, down on the ground!
Down the ground!
Hands behind your back!
Do you understand me?
Yes!
Do not move!
Ma'am, ma'am!
Ma'am, are you okay?
Come on, come on, come on.
Come on, respond.
Come on, ma'am.
Come on, come on, come on.
Wake up, wake up!
Come on.
Here we go.
Come on, ma'am.
Bridgett, sweetheart.
Come in.
Lunch is ready.
We'd love for you to come
down and join us when you can.
You made lunch?
When's the last
time you did that?
It's sandwiches, dear.
It really wasn't that difficult.
How are we doing with the house?
Not well.
It seems unlikely we can prevent
what feels like the inevitable.
Truthfully, none of that
matters to me at the moment.
I'm just so glad you're okay.
-Mom--
-I know.
You don't have to talk about it.
But you should know
that your father and I,
we love you very much.
We don't always know how
to express it, but we do.
We were both so worried.
There's no need to be.
For me, it was
like taking a nap.
One second, I was angry--
You were
waking up in a hospital bed.
They found fentanyl
in your system.
Bridgett, you almost died.
You may have if it
weren't for that boy.
Who?
I believe his name was Dylan.
When were you going
to tell us about him?
It's all right.
I understand.
Your father and I met
each other at a young age.
We've had our issues, of course.
But despite everything, we've
always stuck it through,
even now.
I am hardly the person to judge
you for what you have done.
But from what I can see,
you are going down a path
that many don't
make it back from.
During this difficult time,
please don't push those away
who love you the most.
Lean on them.
Because now is when
you need them the most.
I love you.
Hey, daydreamer.
It's me.
Sorry for not reaching
out to you until now.
It's just I like you so much.
I like who you are.
You reminded me of my dad,
and I got scared and angry.
I-- I shut down.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry for walking
away from you.
I understand if you never
want to see me again.
If you ever need someone
I'll be there for you.
You said you helped your dad?
Yeah.
Can you help me?
So this walk
has been pretty quiet.
Sorry.
I've just got a lot on my mind.
Like what?
I feel like
nobody wants me around anymore.
And they say I'm blind.
Hey, I poured
my heart and soul out here.
Jodie, everyone
loves you, but people get busy.
Don't let others tell
you how happy you can be.
I know.
It's just been hard.
Come on.
So why'd you bring me on a walk
if you're not going to talk?
Well, I had other intentions.
Thanks for
distracting him, Jodie.
Honey, we're all here to
give you the good news.
Mom, what's going on?
David, we
have a surprise.
You're going to
ride Starfire today.
You ready, baby?
Yes!
Here we go.
Yeah, just a few more.
Maybe about five more steps.
Hello.
Hi, David.
I'm right here, bud.
All right, David.
We've got about 10 steps
to get to Starfire.
Okay, we're coming up
on her back end,
so you might want to kiss,
go--
Yeah, put your hand out.
That's a good idea.
Say hi.
One more step.
Two more.
There you go.
Okay, we're coming
in on her backside.
We're feeling the saddle now.
Okay?
Yeah, the stirrup's right there.
Good job, good job.
Now, if you want to go forward
and introduce yourself to her.
Keep going.
Feel on her shoulder.
That's good.
That's good.
Feel the neck.
There you go.
And then here.
Give me your hand and we're
going to pet Starfire's nose.
Yeah.
Isn't that cool?
And we're going to--
Yes, right there.
One step up.
Two and three.
Touch the saddle.
Touch The saddle.
You've got it.
Now left foot.
There you go.
Right there.
Perfect.
Now you're going to
swing that foot over.
There you go.
Saddle up.
Thumb over the top like that.
Yeah, nice.
There you go.
How's that feel?
Good.
All right.
We're ready to walk.
Ready?
One, two, three.
We're going to go.
Come on.
Yeah, there you go.
Good.
Good stuff.
You're looking good up there.
That's it.
So I think you're
doing such a great job,
I think we got to
give you control.
Are you ready?
Yeah.
All right.
How does Starfire feel?
Feels good.
Okay.
See if you can get
her to walk around.
He looks great.
He's a natural.
A little bump of your heel.
A little bump.
And walk.
And everyone is okay?
Yeah,
she's recovering all right.
Everyone's doing okay.
Just a little shaken up.
I would imagine so.
They're like family to you, huh?
Yeah, I guess-- I guess you
can say they're pretty close.
Oh, wow.
Look at that.
Ah, ah, ah.
What?
Jimmy, what?
What are you doing?
I am stalling.
Look, I wanted to
apologize to you.
At times, I'm present.
Other times, I am
really distant.
And the reason for
that is I was scared.
Never in a million
years did I think
that I'd find anyone else that
would make me feel this way.
What way?
Oh, god.
I practiced this speech,
like, a thousand times.
Look at me.
I always tell the girls,
attack your problems head on.
Jimmy, I don't need
a fancy speech.
Just say it from your heart.
This is really nice,
but it's not enough.
When I hear something funny,
you're the first person that
I want to share it with.
And when I'm feeling
bad, like, really bad,
all I need is your voice because
that's the only thing that
makes me feel better.
And that frightens
me because that means
I'm falling for you, Rebecca.
And I don't want to
be scared anymore.
And I would really love
to have you in my life.
Jimmy.
Yeah?
What took you so long?
When do you
want to make the cake?
How about this afternoon?
Doesn't Rick race today?
Why don't we make it
tonight when you get back
and bring it to Van Heusens
first thing in the morning?
I-- I wanted to say something
that I didn't get to earlier.
What is it?
You are the most
important person I
will ever have in my life.
You always will matter, and
nothing will ever change that.
You promise?
I promise.
I'd always
hope you find someone nice.
I was just scared
I might lose you.
I'm sorry if I've been a brat.
You're not a brat.
And you will never lose me.
But thank you for saying that.
You know, your
grandpa Bill already
gave Rick the stamp of approval.
And I think he's nice.
Even so, no one's opinion
matters more to me than yours.
He seems like a nice guy.
If you're happy, then I'm happy.
The car's good, man.
I think we're good for tonight.
Don't need to make any changes.
-Just--
-Need help changing the tires?
Thanks.
Hey.
I didn't know you were
coming to the track today.
Someone told me I should.
Oh, yeah?
Who's that?
Jodie wanted to see what
stock car racing was all about.
Wow.
That's great, Jodie.
I'll teach you anything
you want to know.
Mom, can I talk
to Rick alone for a minute?
Sure.
-Okay.
-Fine with me.
I want to
apologize for being rude to you.
I'm sorry.
Thanks.
I really appreciate that.
You just
keep making my mom happy.
Yes, ma'am.
Everything okay?
Everything's good.
Your car is super cool.
Thanks.
You ever thought about
driving in a race car before?
Since the moment I saw one.
Don't give her any ideas.
That's never going to happen.
Hmm.
We'll see about that.
So how's it going in here?
Everything's good.
Well, what do you think?
It's great.
Why is it so empty?
Race cars don't need all
that stuff regular cars have.
We have this instead.
It's going to be a lot
of horsepower.
I know you like horses.
You're going to be
able to handle it?
Yeah.
Sure?
It's your last
chance to back out.
All right, we're off.
You ready?
Here we go.
Let's go!
You look
like you need a ride.
I do.
But Barkley's gone, and
I don't have the heart
to ride another horse.
I can understand that.
Look, I know I've
never been easy to deal with.
And I'm still upset about how
I spoke to you the last time we
saw each other.
But why have you put up
with me all this time?
You know, I ask myself
that same question all the time.
I still don't have
a good enough answer.
Hey.
I saw you guys
standing over here.
I thought I'd join.
Hey, squirt.
How long are
you going to call me that?
Always.
What were
you guys talking about?
Bridgett was just
asking me how we've been able
to put up with her for so long,
and I couldn't come up
with a good enough reason.
Well, that's easy.
It's because we love her,
and that's what families do.
Hey, where are you going?
It seems like you
two have got this under control.
You aren't going to stay?
I'll be around.
Besides, I got this
girl I need to talk to.
Ooh.
Nice work, Jimmy.
Nice day out.
Yeah.
Hey, I'm sorry for
what I said to you.
I didn't mean any of it.
We both said
some things we didn't mean.
I'll accept your apology
if you can accept mine.
I can do that.
So, when are you leaving?
A few hours.
I'll be gone for a little bit.
I want to write
to you while you're gone.
How long will you be there?
Mm, I don't know.
If I'm being honest, I'm
a little bit nervous.
You're going to be okay.
You're the strongest
girl I know.
That's funny coming from you.
Why?
Cause you're
the strongest girl I know.
Uh, no.
I'm not strong at all.
I need other people
all the time.
Needing other
people doesn't make you weak.
For most of your life you
couldn't stand up straight,
and now you're a championship
horse rider.
Sure, other people helped
you and encouraged you
along the way,
but you did that, okay?
So remember that when you
work to reclaim your title.
I'm not going
to compete next year.
Why not?
I want to
ride because I love it,
not because I can win
some meaningless trophy.
Well, if you're not going to
ride horses next year, then
what are you going
to do instead?
I don't know yet.
But for the first
time in a while,
I'm looking forward
to figuring it out.
Thank you, Jodie.
Call me "Squirt."
It's been
a crazy summer, huh, squirt?
Very crazy.
How are you feeling?
Nervous,
but anxious to get better.
We know you'll come back from
rehab at your absolute best.
Is that all
of your things, ma'am?
That's it.
Thank you, Ronald.
Let's get in the car.
Are you hungry?
No, I'm okay.
I'm just going to put
my stuff upstairs.
Wait a moment, sweetheart.
We have something we'd like
to speak with you about first.
We hope
you don't have anything planned
for tomorrow because
we've put together
a little gathering to celebrate
your return at Helping Hooves.
There's nothing to celebrate.
What you went
through is not an easy thing.
We are all so proud of you.
So you're okay with having
a daughter who went to
rehab instead of school?
We're honored to have
a daughter who came back home.
This house didn't feel
right without you in it.
I feel bad I missed so much time
in this house before it's gone.
The party wasn't the only thing
we wanted to tell you about.
There's something else.
While you were away,
your father tracked down
the man who stole our money.
Dad, how?
I took some advice
from a young woman I admire.
I faced the problem head on.
We still have a lengthy
court battle ahead,
but our attorneys are confident
that most of our money
should be getting
returned to us.
We're not losing the home.
You mean it?
Mm-hmm.
That is something to celebrate.
Grandpa, can
you get the eggs, please?
Oh, sure.
Oh.
Hey, Carol.
Yes, we are finishing
up the cakes tonight,
and we'll be over
first thing tomorrow.
Sure, I'd be happy to.
Carol wants to talk to you.
Okay.
Hey, Carol.
What's up?
Hey, what did I miss?
I think that's the call.
Really? You think so?
-Mm.
-She'd be perfect for it.
Mm-hmm.
Here you go.
So what did Carol
want to speak to you about?
She offered
me a job at Helping Hooves
to help train other riders.
Wow.
That's great, Jodie.
Yeah, but I said no.
I told her I want to learn how
to drive race cars instead.
All right, let's
get back to this.
Yeah.
Oh, it's looking so good.
Will you give me those?
Yeah, yeah.
Thank you.
That one there.
Hey, guys.
Bridgett, no way!
Hey!
So good to see you.
-You look good.
-Thanks.
I want you to meet someone.
Come here.
Hi.
Oh, sorry.
No, it's okay.
I know we haven't been
officially introduced yet.
I'm Bridgett.
I'm Rebecca.
It's so nice to meet you.
Jimmy talks about
you all the time.
Whatever he's told
you about me, don't believe him.
It's all good things.
Really?
Then you definitely
shouldn't believe him.
Well, come on, kiddo.
You're not that bad.
So, why are you dating Jimmy?
Did you lose a bet or something?
I'm sorry?
You're way too pretty for him.
Uh.
Bridgett!
I have so much to
talk to you about.
Come on, let's go.
Okay.
Oh.
Okay, so what is wrong with me?
Nothing.
Nothing?
-I mean--
-Are you sure?
Is your leg okay?
I appreciate it,
but you don't have to ask me
how I'm doing all the time.
I just care about you.
So, are you feeling okay?
I'm fine.
Thanks, Squirt.
Then why
can't you enjoy the party?
Hey, daydreamer.
Dylan.
I'll give you two a minute.
Sorry I was late.
I would have been
here earlier, but I
had to close the restaurant
down for the holiday.
Yeah, I can't believe
it's Thanksgiving already.
Where does the time go?
Yeah.
I didn't think
you'd want to be around
someone who messed up so bad.
What do you mean?
This is where the girl I've
fallen in love with lives.
Come on.
I think the feast is ready.
Hi.
Hi.
David, we
really love having you here.
If it was up
to me, I would never leave.
She's here.
But we're missing that turkey.
When's it coming here, huh?
I feel like I can
eat the whole thing.
I hope not.
We all want to eat.
Maybe I'll save you...
Hey, everyone.
Sorry to interrupt.
I wanted to introduce
you to someone.
She was my counselor
at the rehab clinic.
And when I heard there
was a celebration for me,
I wanted to invite her because
I would have never made it
through my program without her.
Everyone, this is Samantha.
-Mr. Campbell, if I--
-You know each other?
Jimmy?
We're here for you
if you need help.
This is one of those problems
you need to face head on.
Yeah.
I'm just here to
support and celebrate Bridgett.
I was her primary contact, and
many of us worked with her.
But make no mistake, she
deserves all the credit.
I can leave if you'd like.
You helped Bridgett in rehab?
Look,
I'm not going to lie.
When I saw you come
in right now, I had
this wave of emotion--
hate, anger, guilt, pain, this
overwhelming sense of pain.
And through all that,
there's this one thing
echoing in my mind, and it's
that my wife and my daughter
wouldn't want me living the rest
of my life feeling that pain.
It's not fair to me.
That's not fair to
those that I care about.
I forgive you, Samantha.
I forgive you.
Oh.
I should probably get going.
No.
Please, stay.
There's plenty of food.
-Really, it's--
-Please.
Right, it's Thanksgiving.
Besides, we have a lot to
be thankful for right now.
Come on.
Yeah... yeah.
Let's eat.
Hey, everyone.
It's time for a picture.
Let's clean up your
plates and let's go.
Whoa, how fun!
You know what'd be fun?
Jodie, Bridgett, what
do you say we get you
two back up on a horse
for old time's sake?
I like that idea.
I don't know.
I don't know if I can do it.
I don't have a horse.
Barkley!
But how?
He's all yours again, Bridgett.
We've gone through
so much this year,
and you've overcome everything.
And we're all so
very proud of you.
Thank you.
Let's go get you up
on that horse, where you belong.
Ladies and gentlemen, I am proud
to introduce to you our two
championship horse show riders,
Jodie Davis and Bridgett Van
Heusen.
If this
is a dream, don't wake me up.
This isn't a dream.
And you're a big reason
why it's so special.
You too.
So, what do we do now
that we've conquered
every mountain we faced?
We find
another mountain to climb.
I wouldn't want to face any
other mountain with anyone else.
Okay.
Three, two, one.
It's okay.
Good morning.
Good morning.
You ready?
Yep.
Come on, bud.
Come on.
Come on, kiddo.
We gotta get you competition
ready, all right?
Let's do one more
and finish strong.
Heels down.
More impulsion, more impulsion.
Let's go.
All right, that's
enough for today.
Looks like our guest is here.
Hey, welcome home.
Hey.
Stickers on your cane?
I thought that you got better.
Did you get a haircut?
Yeah.
Anyway, Jodie's
training's almost done
for the rest of the day, so
you help me out tomorrow.
I'm retired.
Good to know.
All right, let's get back at it.
You said we were done.
I'm down to go
another 30 minutes if you are.
No, I'm good.
Thanks.
I'll take that as a no.
Is something wrong?
I'm just not feeling it today.
I don't want to talk about it.
-I remember when I was that age.
-What age?
The age where you don't want
anything from anyone.
You mean you last year?
I guess I'm maturing
faster than you.
There's the teenage
angst attitude.
Welcome to the circus, kid.
Just leave me alone.
Is everything okay?
Was I that bad?
I wish. That was nothing.
Whatever.
So you'll be
our authorized agent
for health care decisions.
-Absolutely.
-Okay.
Absolutely.
Bridgett, darling, you're home.
How was your drive?
It was okay.
What's all this?
Financial business.
It's none of your concern.
Is it okay
if I just go to my room?
I was going to say hey,
but I'm a little tired.
Of course.
Rest well, sweetheart.
And now where were we?
You were finishing
signing all the documents.
Okay.
Are you sure?
Changing power of attorney
can be a scary thing,
Mrs. Van Heusen.
But let me assure you,
this is in the best interest
for all parties.
Think of all the good we
can do and how quickly
we'll be able to do it.
Mark's been with us for years.
Where's Barkley?
Barkley is in a competition
today with Jodie.
Barkley's my horse, not hers.
He's my horse, dear.
I allow you to ride him.
Really?
I didn't think you cared about
anything other than money
and the family name.
Bridgett, I only
want what's-- are you all right?
I'm fine!
If you like, I
can have someone walk
you back to your--
I can walk by myself!
I don't need your version
of help for anything.
Wow, don't you
just look amazing this morning.
Where's mom?
I made your favorite, bacon.
You need a good breakfast
before we go to the show.
Where's mom?
I thought I was
taking you to the show today.
It'll be fun, the two of us.
She's with Rick
at the racetrack, isn't she?
Yes, but-- but-- but she'll be--
she'll be back before
we get home, sweetie.
No, she won't.
Yeah, she--
Hey, bug.
You're here.
That's surprising.
Of course I am.
I said I would be.
Sorry if I don't trust
everything you say right now.
Sorry you had to see that.
Ever since I started
seeing Rick, she's been--
You don't need
to apologize about anything.
To tell you the truth, I knew
that she's been upset lately,
but I just didn't know
what it was about.
Look, I should really
get Barkley home.
Yeah.
Thanks, James.
Hey,
you're in a better mood today?
Yeah.
Are you?
Yeah.
My pain medication
can make me feel off.
Yeah, I can tell.
So, what's been bugging you?
Anything you want to talk about?
Well, if you ever feel like you
need to let it out, I'm here.
Thanks.
It feels weird seeing
my parents get along so well.
They're
actually pretty nice now.
I mean, he's a little
grouchy sometimes.
But ever since she
stopped drinking, she's
been pretty sweet.
I guess I'm just not
used to seeing them happy.
But it's good, right?
Our parents should be happy.
I don't know.
I guess it doesn't
feel like home.
Let's get some lunch.
I'm hungry.
Are you hungry?
Because I'm pretty hungry.
-I could eat.
-Okay, perfect.
I know just the place.
Come on.
I'm driving.
Frazer's?
Yeah,
what's wrong with it?
Nothing.
I just haven't been here
since, like, the fourth grade.
Well, it's time for a refresher.
Do you want to eat
outside or inside?
Outside's good.
Hey, Jodie.
How are you?
Hey, Dylan.
I'm all right.
I brought a friend.
I want you to meet.
Bridgett?
Hi, I'm Bridgett.
Hi, I'm Dylan.
Nice to meet you.
You'll have to excuse her.
She's never been here before.
I've been here before.
When I was a kid, I
ate here a few times.
Me, too.
Looks like we have
that in common.
We're going to go take
a seat and figure out this menu.
Can you get us some
water in the meantime?
Sure thing.
Yeah, two waters
coming right up.
Finally.
What?
A boy finally
took your breath away.
I was beginning to wonder if
you were from this planet.
Hey, daydreamer, your waters.
Thanks.
Take it easy on
'em if you're going to drive.
You ladies let me
know when you're ready to order.
We're going
to need a few minutes.
Not a problem.
Just get my attention
when you need me.
Oh, she will.
Hey,
what's going on, Ronald?
Sorry I'm a little late.
Where are the girls?
They've gone out for a bit.
They should be back any moment.
What's going on?
Sir, you've not heard the news?
Missing?
What do you mean he's missing?
Well, find him.
Fix this!
Ugh.
Mr. and Mrs. Van Heusen.
Jimmy, I didn't see you there.
Jimmy, I'm not sure
how to say this, but--
What's going on?
Is everything okay?
We find ourselves
in a fierce legal battle over
our finances at the moment.
What happened?
A few days ago,
we met with a financial planner.
He was someone we've
worked with for many years.
He was a friend, an equal.
-And now he's--
-He's been fooling us for years.
He failed to pay property
taxes on all of our real estate
holdings, including this house.
We gave him total control
over our assets and finances
because we trusted him.
And now it seems that he's fled
the country with our money.
Everything is gone.
Dad, what's going on?
Bridgett, do you
remember the meeting
we had about our finances
the other day?
The one
that was none of my concern?
Dad, are we going
to lose our home?
I have our attorneys
filing multiple lawsuits.
Someone has to find
him, otherwise--
no, I will not let that happen.
This estate means
everything to me.
Bridgett!
Come on, wait!
Sweetheart.
Jimmy, you've been invaluable
to our family, but I'm
afraid we have to let you go.
Please forgive us.
There's nothing to forgive.
Family is the most
important thing right now.
I'll go pack my things.
Shouldn't you go after her?
I understand how she's feeling.
Sometimes a young
woman just needs space.
And sometimes she just needs
her mom to be there for her!
Jodie!
Look who it is.
Never thought I'd see you again.
Life's full of surprises.
Do you have my oxy or not?
Of course I do, princess.
Don't call me that.
Hey, Candyman's always
available, whatever you need.
Hey.
Hey.
Hey.
Pretty strange, right?
I guess we're
not training today, are we?
Sure we are, just not here.
How are we going
to train without Barkley?
You let me worry about that.
Come on, I'm kidnapping you.
Okay.
But if you tried
to kidnap me, you
wouldn't make it past my
grandpa and his shotgun.
Good to know.
Come on. Go get your stuff.
Right now?
-But I was--
-The only butt today
is going to be yours
on top of a horse.
Now come on, let's go.
Okay.
Here we go.
Let's see if I can find Carol.
Don't go too far, okay?
Okay.
Excuse me, miss.
-Have you seen--
-Have I seen who or what?
Carol.
Have you seen Carol?
Yeah, my son and I
were just speaking to
her in the guest cottage.
In the guest cottage?
Yeah, we're going
to be staying there temporarily.
Temporary's good.
Pretty good.
Good, good, good.
Hey, Jodie, what
are you guys doing here?
Ask him.
He kidnapped me.
Oh, that's just our little joke.
Mm.
Can we borrow
one of your horses today?
Certainly.
They're in the barn.
You know where they are.
Come on.
Have fun.
Nice meeting you.
Enjoy your ride.
You too.
But she's not riding.
Come on.
Let's go get you on
the horse, all right?
So why are we here?
Well, this is where
it all began for you, kiddo.
This is where you learned
how to ride your first horse.
That look on your face, it
seems like you lost that look.
So we're here to help you fall
in love with riding again.
-I thought I could use a little
bit of help--
-Chester!
Hey, baby.
Let's get started.
There you are, kiddo.
Now you're riding.
Looking good.
All right.
You got the reins.
Let's go.
Breathe, breathe.
Hey, daydreamer.
Hey.
Dylan, right?
You remembered.
Come all this way to
see little old me?
You know, if you really miss
me, you could have just called.
Don't flatter yourself.
I just needed a bite to eat.
Who even calls anyone anymore?
I still call people.
How old are you, like, 40?
I'm not old, just old-fashioned.
You know, if you
are actually hungry,
I could be convinced to stick
around and make you a burger.
That'd be nice.
Thank you.
Awesome.
One burger coming up.
Oh, and what do you want?
And
apparently, he skipped town.
Wow.
Yeah,
and they can't find him.
That's a doozy.
Yeah, I know.
It just happened.
I feel really bad
for the Van Heusen's.
You know, Jimmy,
they're going to be okay.
You got to worry
about your own hide.
Yeah.
Yeah, I guess.
Hey, Jimmy.
I have an idea.
Why don't you come
work here for me?
Wait.
Wait, really?
You mean it?
Yeah.
You're here all
the time anyways.
You're great with the kids.
And honestly, I really
could use the help, Jimmy.
I can't thank you enough.
I mean, this place is
like a second home to me.
Carol, thank you.
Ah, ah, ah, ah.
No.
Thank you.
I'm on manure duty?
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
I'm on manure duty.
Thank you.
No problem.
Manure duty.
Hey, kiddo.
Carol's got me doing
something real quick.
After that, we'll be good to go?
All right.
Hi, I'm Jodi.
I haven't seen
this horse before.
That makes two of us.
Oh.
-I didn't know you're--
-Blind?
That's what they
keep telling me.
Sorry.
You don't have to apologize.
Hi, Jodi.
I'm David.
Nice to meet you.
Nice to meet you, too.
My mom and I are
living here for a little while.
When we were moving, she didn't
say there'd be so many horses.
It's awesome.
You should try riding them.
I wish.
Carol helped
me when I needed it.
Maybe she can help
you ride this guy.
What's his name?
This is Starfire.
He's beautiful.
Want
to help me brush him?
Yeah.
Here you go.
Side by side racing
at its finest.
Here they come
across the bunch.
Next up's--
Couple rounds in the back?
Couple rounds back.
Thank you.
I appreciate it.
Hey.
Hi.
How are you?
Oh, my god.
I missed you.
Good to see you.
You look so good out there!
Come on in.
... Ricky
Miller doing a great job in
that 16-4--
You
looked good out there.
Thanks.
Car is close, but it
still needs a little fine
tuning before the race.
Hmm.
I thought
Jodie was coming today.
She had an
unexpected training session.
Ah.
Is that what really happened?
Yes, but she's
not exactly happy I'm
seeing someone.
Anything I
can do to maybe help smooth
things over a little bit or--?
No.
Thank you for asking.
Hmm.
No problem.
Miller!
How'd you like that view?
Woo!
Woo!
Who is that?
Nobody important.
He beat me once.
He ain't ever going
to do it again.
I still can't get over the fact
that you like drinking coffee.
8:00 a.m.'s will change a
person.
That's right.
How's college?
Good.
Well, how are you doing?
Mm, fine.
Well, how are things with Dylan?
How do you know about Dylan?
That little squirt set me up.
Go easy on her.
She did it because
she loves you.
Hey, I got an idea.
What do you say you
two go riding horses
together up at Helping Hooves?
We'll start you slow, get you
riding before summer's end.
Hey, before you know
it, you'll be flying.
Let
me stop you right there.
This is not how this works.
What do you mean?
First, I can't ride.
You know that.
Second, don't ask me
about my love life.
It's weird.
And third, why did you even ask
me to coffee in the first place?
We're not friends.
Of course, we are.
No, we're not.
You used to be my horse
trainer, and then you traded me
in for some new model.
So now you're just some guy.
I'm-- I'm just--
I'm not a kid anymore.
Your pep talks don't work on me.
Look, I get that.
But you got to
understand something--
we're all here for you.
You are right about
one thing, though.
This whole coffee
thing, it is weird.
Wait
until I'm old enough to drink.
I do not want
to be thinking about that one.
Come on, kiddo.
Heels down.
Heels down.
There you go.
Chin up.
Breathe.
You're cutting your corners.
Come on.
Ride deep into those corners.
How's she looking?
Better.
But if she competed today,
she wouldn't finish top five.
How'd I do?
Or were you not watching?
No, I was-- it doesn't matter.
How do you feel you did?
It felt sloppy.
I thought she was great.
It's Chester.
He's not built for competition.
Now come on, don't
blame the horse, all right?
You can do this if you both
pull it together, all right?
Shake it off.
Come back at it in 10.
Great job today, bug.
I'm going to go check on her.
Yeah, I
wouldn't worry about it, right?
I've seen worse from her.
I didn't know my seeing
Rick would affect her like this.
Look, if I may, I
don't think it has anything
to do with you seeing anyone.
I think she just needs to
know that she's a priority.
Jodie has
been my top priority
from the moment I knew
I was pregnant with her.
She's my everything!
I'm sorry.
Kids, right?
Right, yeah.
Hold on.
Sorry.
Yeah.
Oh, don't ignore
it on my account.
I'm fine.
No.
No, it's-- it's not you,
all right?
-It's just--
-Is that the Samantha?
Yeah.
If I may,
you deserve to be happy again.
Yeah, I guess.
Come on, bud.
Hey, Jodie.
I was hoping you'd
be here today.
What's wrong?
It's nothing.
I'm fine.
What's up?
You got me thinking.
Carol said Starfire was a great
horse to learn to ride on,
but he got injured.
Her team is trying
to retrain him.
I was wondering if
you could help me.
I'd love to.
So how long has
Starfire been here for?
He's been here for six months,
but seems to be
doing really good.
Is he your favorite horse?
Yeah, he's my favorite.
My favorite's Chester.
Have you seen him yet?
No, I haven't.
I haven't
been to the diner in years.
I love it here.
I try to come here
every time I'm home.
A lot of-- a lot of
really good memories.
I have a few places like that.
I'd love to see 'em.
So how
long have you been in town?
A couple weeks.
I'm going be here all summer.
My uncle's health has
been a bit shaky lately,
so I'm helping him
out until then.
You're only
here for a few months, then?
Maybe.
Why?
You gonna miss me?
I guess that depends.
On what?
On what
we want this summer to be like.
I mean, have you
thought about what
you want to do with your life?
Oh, that's easy.
I want to run my own business.
After you
finish college, though, right?
Don't need to.
Graduated high school
when I was 16 with enough
credits to get my
associate's degree.
And then when I was 18, I
got my bachelor's degree.
And at 20, I got my MBA.
Wow, that's impressive.
I guess you basically put
your whole life on hold
for your uncle then, right?
Yeah, he needed my help.
That's what family
does for each other.
Don't embarrass me, okay?
Excuse me.
You happen to see that girl that
I was training with earlier?
She come by here?
Jodie, right?
Yeah, yeah.
Did you see where she went?
I think I saw
her walking toward the stalls.
Great, good.
Hopefully, she
doesn't take too long.
We got a lot of training today.
Is Jodie your daughter?
Uh, no.
No, I am the trainer.
She is the defending
horse show champion rider.
She's kind of lost her step.
So her mom and I, we're
trying to get her up to speed.
Oh, you're with Jodie's mom.
No. Oh, no.
No, we're just friends.
Not like that.
I'm single.
Single as a Pringle.
Don't Pringles come
in a container
with, like, dozens
of them inside?
Yeah.
You know, I never really
understood that saying.
Jimmy, Tiffany's here.
I'll be there in a second.
Who's Tiffany?
Another girl.
Another girl?
No.
No, no, no, no, no.
She and I-- well, she--
would you like to have
coffee with me sometime?
Oh.
Jimmy, you seem like
a nice guy, but I
feel like I have to say no.
Oh.
Yeah, no.
Right, I understand.
No, I get it.
Yeah. Thanks for asking.
-It's really nice, but--
-Yeah, yeah.
No, you know, I'm busy.
You're busy.
Hey, guys. What happened here?
Nothing.
Just two people talking.
Right.
Hey, Jimmy, guess what?
David showed us another
horse we can use.
Carol.
Carol.
This is it.
This is where I came for
physical rehab after my injury.
There were times that
were really hard,
but Carol and her staff
always kept my spirits up.
And you said
I was the impressive one.
Oh, good.
She's here.
Starfire was abandoned by
his family and his last owner.
When he came here,
he was injured.
We need to show him
lots of love and care
so he can build up
his trust in us.
I want to help
David get Starfire back
in riding condition.
What about your training?
We got to get you and
Chester competition ready.
This would
be a part of my training.
Hey, guys.
Hey, squirt.
You remember Dylan, right?
Yeah.
You
think you're slick, don't you?
What?
We need to have a talk.
Okay.
Hey.
Awkward.
Looks like your leg
and your back are doing better.
Stop
trying to change the subject.
I don't
know what the subject is.
Yes, you do.
No, I don't.
You set me up with Dylan.
Oh, that.
Yes, that.
-I just--
-You just what?
I just thought
you could use a friend.
I have friends.
Who?
So, is he nice?
Yes, he's really nice.
Crazy smart, too.
You're welcome.
We should get back before
they wonder what happened to us.
They're going
to think you attacked me.
Mm.
Hey, you two.
Hey.
You ladies figure out
what you needed to?
Yep, did you?
Yeah.
About that, Jodie.
It doesn't look like
I'll be able to help
you break in Starfire.
But I can.
If you help David and
me get Starfire ready,
Jimmy will have time to work
with the other students.
I think we can make a deal.
That means double the workload
for you and me both, kiddo.
You up for it?
I've never been
afraid of a little hard work.
Besides, Carol trained me
on how to ride a horse.
It's only fair
that I train a horse
how to be ridden in return.
All right, you're hired.
You hear that, Bridgett?
Looks like I'm going to be
working with horses all summer,
like you and Barkley.
There
isn't any horse like Barkley.
But I am happy for you, squirt.
I'm kind of jealous, too.
I wish I could work
with horses all day.
Oh, my friend,
it looks like you are hired.
Carol will hire just
about anybody these days.
Come on, let's go.
Shoulders up.
Chin up.
Breathe.
Breathe.
Don't forget to breathe.
There you go.
Nice job, kiddo.
You're getting good.
Yeah, I can't thank
you enough for teaching me
how to ride.
Of course.
We had a deal, right?
Yeah.
Can I ride some more?
Sure, yeah.
Go have fun.
Thanks.
So that's Tiffany.
Is she another one of
your champion riders?
No, but she is
a very special young lady to me.
You have a real gift with kids.
Yeah.
Well, I don't know.
I like working with kids.
And they can accomplish
wonders if you just
teach them a little discipline,
a little work ethic, you know?
Really are amazing.
I feel bad about earlier.
What?
No.
No, no, I kind of
sprung it on you.
I don't really know why I did.
You don't?
I'm sorry.
I've been hurt in the past,
so I tend to have my guard up.
I definitely know a thing or two
about being guarded.
Then part
of me thinks, take a chance.
It's only coffee, right?
Right.
Yeah, it's only coffee.
What do you say you have
coffee with me this weekend?
I'd love to.
Great.
I will see you there.
See you there.
Wasn't she so good today?
She was.
I'm so glad I was
able to make it today.
I mean, balancing this
schedule is not easy.
I think it might be time to
have Rick over for dinner.
Oh, no way.
I couldn't do that.
I mean, you
like Rick, don't you?
Yes.
And you like Jodie?
What kind of question is that?
Well, then I think it's time to
bring the two of them together.
And besides, I'd like to
talk to this man myself.
Dad.
Don't worry.
I'll be nice.
I promise.
Thank you.
Oh, I didn't
realize you'd be here for this.
Are you sure you want to
get rid of these things?
Yeah,
I'm not going to need them.
Maybe someone else
can be the champion.
Hi.
Hey, dad.
How'd we do?
Thanks for your help today.
It means a great deal.
That's what families do.
Our future is uncertain.
Our debt is enormous.
The attorneys are costing
us a small fortune.
Maybe someone will find this guy
and we can get some of it back.
I'm so sorry, sweetheart.
I-- I had to sell Barkley.
What?
You can't get rid of him.
-He's my-- he's your--
-He's the family's horse.
He's family!
I'm so sorry, Bridgett.
If there was any other way--
Come on, Barkley.
Let's take one final ride.
Get away!
Barkley?
Hiya!
Come on!
Hiya.
Come on.
Come on, you stupid horse.
Come on.
No!
Barkley!
Get in here.
Come on.
No!
Hey, that's enough!
This is my horse now.
Bridgett, I'm so sorry.
We didn't mean for this to--
So, what are you going to do?
What can I do?
I don't know.
- It's just like--
- Hey, princess.
Hold up.
You're with Dylan Bracket?
That's hilarious.
You guys know each other?
Yeah.
We used to hang out
back in the day,
until he wanted to become
some big school nerd.
I decided to grow up.
You're still selling
poison to people.
Beats working
at some dumpy food joint.
What do you want, Jared?
Just grabbing a bite to eat
at my favorite stop in town.
Oh, and Princess,
whatever you need,
the Candyman is at your service.
What?
You never said Jared was
the one selling you pain pills.
I don't get my pills from--
Why are you judging me?
Look, I'm sorry I
didn't say anything.
It's embarrassing, okay?
I won't buy any more, not
from him or from anyone else.
I promise.
I gotta go to work.
I'll call you later.
Dylan?
Jodie, your mom says
you're the reigning
champion horse show rider.
Yeah, I guess.
I was hoping you
could come and see me race.
Maybe some of that champions
mojo can rub off on me.
If you think about
it, a racetrack
is kind of similar
to a horse ring.
I think you might like it.
Can I be excused?
Jodie, be polite.
We're not finished talking.
It's okay.
Okay,
take your plate to the sink.
I'm sorry.
It's okay.
You don't have to apologize.
You know, Rick, Jodie is a
really wonderful young girl.
But, um, this is hard.
She's adjusting.
And it's going to
take some time.
Sir, I care
for your daughter very much.
And I know I'll care for your
granddaughter just as much.
She can have all
the time she needs.
So, how long
have you trained riders?
It's been about 15 years.
But now Jodie and
Tiffany are your only students?
What happened?
About 10 years
ago, my wife and daughter
got in a car accident and died.
And pretty much everything
after that changed.
I'm so sorry.
Thank you.
But one good thing
did come from that,
and that is my daughter's heart
found a home in a sweet girl.
And that sweet little
girl's name is Tiffany.
That's why
she's so special to you.
Yeah.
I'm sure it's wonderful, but
it must be hard as well.
Yeah, it has its hard days.
But for the most
part, I stay positive.
Is everything okay?
Yeah.
It's just someone I do not
want to talk to right now.
Okay.
I guess now it's my
turn to be vulnerable.
What do you mean?
When my son's
father and I were expecting,
he was so proud he was
going to be a dad, you know?
He would have a child to
raise as his pride and joy.
I remember that feeling.
But when David was five,
he started losing his vision.
And he was completely blind
by the time he was 10.
David's father became
distant and ashamed.
After a while, he couldn't even
be in the same room with us.
And then one day, I found
him with another woman.
So we separated after
that, but I always
felt like I should
have known, you know?
The signs were there.
I am sorry you and
David had to go through that.
That sounds awful.
Don't be.
We're not victims.
And we got through it together.
And David is thriving.
Sorry.
I did not expect our
date to get this deep.
You know what?
Don't apologize.
It's only coffee, right?
Right.
Right.
Aw.
Back so soon?
I had to get rid of the bag.
Next time,
toss the guy, not the bag.
Just give me what I need.
Good to see you again, princess.
Dylan?
Wait.
Hold on.
Would you stop?
How did you find me here?
Did you follow me?
You lied to me!
I need the pills for my pain.
Why do you have such
a problem with that?
When I was a kid, my dad was
addicted to prescription pills.
He always tried to
quit, but he could never
take the withdrawals.
One night, he took a bunch
of pills, he went to sleep,
and he never woke up.
I'm sorry.
I didn't know.
I just don't want something like
that to happen to you.
Nothing
will happen to me, I promise.
Just let me get through these
last few and then I'll stop.
Dylan, wait.
You're going to leave?
Are you serious?
Can we just talk about it?
Wow.
She's gotten much better.
Yeah.
Here we go.
Chin up.
All right, breathe.
Oh, no.
Who's that?
An old girlfriend, is she?
That's the woman whose
car crashed into his
wife and daughter.
Hey, what are you doing here?
No, you don't call me here.
I'm at my work right now.
Yeah, but I
need to talk to you.
No, I can't do this.
No, I'm sorry.
No.
Mr. Campbell?
I've got nothing to say to you.
Please.
It's taken me all these
years to even build up
the courage to face you.
Mister,
please don't make my mommy cry?
That your little girl?
Yeah.
This is Abby.
Look, I know I messed
up, but I went to prison.
I went to rehab.
And when I was released, I got
a job at the rehab facility.
And I've devoted my whole
life to helping people not
make the same mistakes I did.
But none of it matters
without your forgiveness.
Look, it's
really good to hear that you--
you got your
life put back together, really.
But you come in
here, to my work,
looking for forgiveness
on the spot?
No, I'm sorry.
You're asking way too
much of me right now.
I tried calling, but I--
Here you are.
I was wondering where
you disappeared to.
I had to get this done.
Right now?
I was thinking maybe we could
go someplace for dinner tonight.
I'm sorry, but I--
I don't really feel
like going out tonight.
Jimmy, are you okay?
I'm fine.
Sandy told
me who that woman was.
I know everything.
She told you the whole story?
When I first saw that woman,
I instantly became so
jealous and worried.
I thought maybe she was an old--
it doesn't matter
what I thought.
But when I realized
what I was doing, I--
I'm not saying that I
understand your pain,
but I do know how
hard it can be to let
go of something or someone.
But this--
this really needs to get done.
I just hope he's okay.
He's always there
for all of us, and I
want him to know that
we're here for him too.
He's been helping me get
ready so much for the show.
And now that it's so close--
Jodie, do you think
you'll win the horse show title?
I don't know.
But even if I don't, I'm proud
of the progress I've made.
And Starfire getting so much
better has been amazing.
Jodie, I think
you're pretty incredible.
Would it be okay if I
could see your face?
Sure, but
how can you see my face?
Close your eyes.
Wow.
Would you want to go
on a date sometime?
Oh.
Um, thank you.
That's sweet, but--
I wish I could see the look
on your face.
It's a joke.
We're friends.
Oh.
You got me.
I should probably find Jimmy
and get back to training.
I've got a lot of
work to do if I want
to win that championship again.
Bye, David.
It was worth a shot.
You stupid horse!
You're losing me money!
I could lash you head to hoof!
Bridgett?
Mom, Dad,
what are you guys doing here?
Shouldn't you be selling
more of my things?
We've
been looking for you.
We wanted to let you know we
heard from the Davis family.
And tomorrow,
Jodie's going to be
competing for the title in
the horse show championships.
Since they've shown
us so much support,
we thought it'd be best to go.
Maybe instead of
relying on others for support,
you should take some
responsibility for what
you did to this family.
That's enough.
Bridgett.
Your father
is doing everything he can.
Tomorrow will be fun.
It'll be like when
I was competing.
Except this time,
you'll be there.
See you then.
Up next we have number 80,
odie Davis, riding on Chester.J
Jodie is the defending
championship horse show
rider, going for her
second consecutive title.
The last competitor to
get two titles in a row
was Bridgett Van Heusen.
Hey.
Come on, man.
So how'd we do?
I got second place.
- Which is still really good.
- That's great.
You should be proud
of what you've done.
You did a great
job with them.
Second place was really nice.
That's awesome.
Yeah.
Congratulations.
For what?
I didn't win.
Yeah, but you placed.
I mean, that's cool.
I know that face, that feeling.
When the pressure is too
much, not getting in first
feels like getting in last.
How do you
know what I'm feeling?
I've hardly spoken at all.
I've been busy.
With what?
Stuff!
Listen, we can go somewhere
private if you want to talk.
No offense, but I don't think a
child would really understand
anything I'm going through.
Hey, I've had some
hard things happen to me too.
Really?
Like what?
Getting second place
in a championship?
What a brat.
You calling me a brat?
Yes!
Ever since I got back, you have
been the biggest brat ever.
You used to treat
me so much worse for months
after I met you, but I still
wanted to be your friend.
And I never called you names!
Don't act
like you're better than me.
You're just mad because
I did it without you this time.
I'm a better rider
than you ever were.
You sure?
Because only one of us
is a two-time champion.
And only one of us is a college
dropout and a drug addict.
Ooh.
Take it easy, you two.
Come on.
What's going on?
Bridgett?
Hey, hey, hey, hey, Bridgett.
Hold on. Wait.
What was that all about?
We're different people.
It was bound to happen.
What do you--
I don't even-- are you
still taking those?
What about you?
Where have you been?
What do
you mean where have I been?
You act
like you care, but you don't.
You had time to find a new
girlfriend and train Jodie,
but where were you
when I needed you?
We worked together
for over six years.
Six years!
And then I got hurt, and you
went and found a new rider
to train and be a champion.
Look, I offered to train you--
Stop talking to me!
-Bridgett, I--
-Shut up!
-Dad-- Mom, can we please just--
-Not now, darling.
You're certain?
How can there be
nothing else we can do?
Well, that's ridiculous!
Dad, what's going on?
The
process to repossess our home
has started, and we don't
have enough to stop it
from happening.
Oh, hey.
This is the rich girl I
was telling you about.
Yeah, you're right.
She is hot.
So what, did you
run out of oxy already or did
you just miss me?
You got anything stronger?
Plenty.
Are you sure you can handle it?
I got just the thing.
Enjoy, princess.
It's a wild ride.
Yeah, you know.
How come it's easier
talking to horses
than it is talking to women?
Ms. Van Heusen, what's going on?
No, no.
I haven't seen Bridgett
since earlier today.
Wait, what?
Oh, no.
Hey, Jodie.
Can I come in?
Winning isn't everything.
You know that, right?
It's not that.
Then what, bug?
What's got you down?
When I was training,
you were paying attention to me.
And now that I'm not
training anymore,
you'll probably go
back to spending all of
your time with Rick.
And I'll go back
to feeling like I
don't matter to anyone anymore.
- Jodie,
you are the most important--
It's Jimmy.
Hey, Jimmy.
What's up?
What?
No, that's terrible.
I don't know where she is,
but I know someone who might.
What did you give her?
I don't even know, man.
She said she wanted
something stronger, but--
I think she OD'd.
We should get out of here.
Yeah, let's check her stuff
though first.
All right.
Yeah.
Hey, hey!
Break it up!
Break it up!
Both of you, down on the ground!
Down the ground!
Hands behind your back!
Do you understand me?
Yes!
Do not move!
Ma'am, ma'am!
Ma'am, are you okay?
Come on, come on, come on.
Come on, respond.
Come on, ma'am.
Come on, come on, come on.
Wake up, wake up!
Come on.
Here we go.
Come on, ma'am.
Bridgett, sweetheart.
Come in.
Lunch is ready.
We'd love for you to come
down and join us when you can.
You made lunch?
When's the last
time you did that?
It's sandwiches, dear.
It really wasn't that difficult.
How are we doing with the house?
Not well.
It seems unlikely we can prevent
what feels like the inevitable.
Truthfully, none of that
matters to me at the moment.
I'm just so glad you're okay.
-Mom--
-I know.
You don't have to talk about it.
But you should know
that your father and I,
we love you very much.
We don't always know how
to express it, but we do.
We were both so worried.
There's no need to be.
For me, it was
like taking a nap.
One second, I was angry--
You were
waking up in a hospital bed.
They found fentanyl
in your system.
Bridgett, you almost died.
You may have if it
weren't for that boy.
Who?
I believe his name was Dylan.
When were you going
to tell us about him?
It's all right.
I understand.
Your father and I met
each other at a young age.
We've had our issues, of course.
But despite everything, we've
always stuck it through,
even now.
I am hardly the person to judge
you for what you have done.
But from what I can see,
you are going down a path
that many don't
make it back from.
During this difficult time,
please don't push those away
who love you the most.
Lean on them.
Because now is when
you need them the most.
I love you.
Hey, daydreamer.
It's me.
Sorry for not reaching
out to you until now.
It's just I like you so much.
I like who you are.
You reminded me of my dad,
and I got scared and angry.
I-- I shut down.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry for walking
away from you.
I understand if you never
want to see me again.
If you ever need someone
I'll be there for you.
You said you helped your dad?
Yeah.
Can you help me?
So this walk
has been pretty quiet.
Sorry.
I've just got a lot on my mind.
Like what?
I feel like
nobody wants me around anymore.
And they say I'm blind.
Hey, I poured
my heart and soul out here.
Jodie, everyone
loves you, but people get busy.
Don't let others tell
you how happy you can be.
I know.
It's just been hard.
Come on.
So why'd you bring me on a walk
if you're not going to talk?
Well, I had other intentions.
Thanks for
distracting him, Jodie.
Honey, we're all here to
give you the good news.
Mom, what's going on?
David, we
have a surprise.
You're going to
ride Starfire today.
You ready, baby?
Yes!
Here we go.
Yeah, just a few more.
Maybe about five more steps.
Hello.
Hi, David.
I'm right here, bud.
All right, David.
We've got about 10 steps
to get to Starfire.
Okay, we're coming up
on her back end,
so you might want to kiss,
go--
Yeah, put your hand out.
That's a good idea.
Say hi.
One more step.
Two more.
There you go.
Okay, we're coming
in on her backside.
We're feeling the saddle now.
Okay?
Yeah, the stirrup's right there.
Good job, good job.
Now, if you want to go forward
and introduce yourself to her.
Keep going.
Feel on her shoulder.
That's good.
That's good.
Feel the neck.
There you go.
And then here.
Give me your hand and we're
going to pet Starfire's nose.
Yeah.
Isn't that cool?
And we're going to--
Yes, right there.
One step up.
Two and three.
Touch the saddle.
Touch The saddle.
You've got it.
Now left foot.
There you go.
Right there.
Perfect.
Now you're going to
swing that foot over.
There you go.
Saddle up.
Thumb over the top like that.
Yeah, nice.
There you go.
How's that feel?
Good.
All right.
We're ready to walk.
Ready?
One, two, three.
We're going to go.
Come on.
Yeah, there you go.
Good.
Good stuff.
You're looking good up there.
That's it.
So I think you're
doing such a great job,
I think we got to
give you control.
Are you ready?
Yeah.
All right.
How does Starfire feel?
Feels good.
Okay.
See if you can get
her to walk around.
He looks great.
He's a natural.
A little bump of your heel.
A little bump.
And walk.
And everyone is okay?
Yeah,
she's recovering all right.
Everyone's doing okay.
Just a little shaken up.
I would imagine so.
They're like family to you, huh?
Yeah, I guess-- I guess you
can say they're pretty close.
Oh, wow.
Look at that.
Ah, ah, ah.
What?
Jimmy, what?
What are you doing?
I am stalling.
Look, I wanted to
apologize to you.
At times, I'm present.
Other times, I am
really distant.
And the reason for
that is I was scared.
Never in a million
years did I think
that I'd find anyone else that
would make me feel this way.
What way?
Oh, god.
I practiced this speech,
like, a thousand times.
Look at me.
I always tell the girls,
attack your problems head on.
Jimmy, I don't need
a fancy speech.
Just say it from your heart.
This is really nice,
but it's not enough.
When I hear something funny,
you're the first person that
I want to share it with.
And when I'm feeling
bad, like, really bad,
all I need is your voice because
that's the only thing that
makes me feel better.
And that frightens
me because that means
I'm falling for you, Rebecca.
And I don't want to
be scared anymore.
And I would really love
to have you in my life.
Jimmy.
Yeah?
What took you so long?
When do you
want to make the cake?
How about this afternoon?
Doesn't Rick race today?
Why don't we make it
tonight when you get back
and bring it to Van Heusens
first thing in the morning?
I-- I wanted to say something
that I didn't get to earlier.
What is it?
You are the most
important person I
will ever have in my life.
You always will matter, and
nothing will ever change that.
You promise?
I promise.
I'd always
hope you find someone nice.
I was just scared
I might lose you.
I'm sorry if I've been a brat.
You're not a brat.
And you will never lose me.
But thank you for saying that.
You know, your
grandpa Bill already
gave Rick the stamp of approval.
And I think he's nice.
Even so, no one's opinion
matters more to me than yours.
He seems like a nice guy.
If you're happy, then I'm happy.
The car's good, man.
I think we're good for tonight.
Don't need to make any changes.
-Just--
-Need help changing the tires?
Thanks.
Hey.
I didn't know you were
coming to the track today.
Someone told me I should.
Oh, yeah?
Who's that?
Jodie wanted to see what
stock car racing was all about.
Wow.
That's great, Jodie.
I'll teach you anything
you want to know.
Mom, can I talk
to Rick alone for a minute?
Sure.
-Okay.
-Fine with me.
I want to
apologize for being rude to you.
I'm sorry.
Thanks.
I really appreciate that.
You just
keep making my mom happy.
Yes, ma'am.
Everything okay?
Everything's good.
Your car is super cool.
Thanks.
You ever thought about
driving in a race car before?
Since the moment I saw one.
Don't give her any ideas.
That's never going to happen.
Hmm.
We'll see about that.
So how's it going in here?
Everything's good.
Well, what do you think?
It's great.
Why is it so empty?
Race cars don't need all
that stuff regular cars have.
We have this instead.
It's going to be a lot
of horsepower.
I know you like horses.
You're going to be
able to handle it?
Yeah.
Sure?
It's your last
chance to back out.
All right, we're off.
You ready?
Here we go.
Let's go!
You look
like you need a ride.
I do.
But Barkley's gone, and
I don't have the heart
to ride another horse.
I can understand that.
Look, I know I've
never been easy to deal with.
And I'm still upset about how
I spoke to you the last time we
saw each other.
But why have you put up
with me all this time?
You know, I ask myself
that same question all the time.
I still don't have
a good enough answer.
Hey.
I saw you guys
standing over here.
I thought I'd join.
Hey, squirt.
How long are
you going to call me that?
Always.
What were
you guys talking about?
Bridgett was just
asking me how we've been able
to put up with her for so long,
and I couldn't come up
with a good enough reason.
Well, that's easy.
It's because we love her,
and that's what families do.
Hey, where are you going?
It seems like you
two have got this under control.
You aren't going to stay?
I'll be around.
Besides, I got this
girl I need to talk to.
Ooh.
Nice work, Jimmy.
Nice day out.
Yeah.
Hey, I'm sorry for
what I said to you.
I didn't mean any of it.
We both said
some things we didn't mean.
I'll accept your apology
if you can accept mine.
I can do that.
So, when are you leaving?
A few hours.
I'll be gone for a little bit.
I want to write
to you while you're gone.
How long will you be there?
Mm, I don't know.
If I'm being honest, I'm
a little bit nervous.
You're going to be okay.
You're the strongest
girl I know.
That's funny coming from you.
Why?
Cause you're
the strongest girl I know.
Uh, no.
I'm not strong at all.
I need other people
all the time.
Needing other
people doesn't make you weak.
For most of your life you
couldn't stand up straight,
and now you're a championship
horse rider.
Sure, other people helped
you and encouraged you
along the way,
but you did that, okay?
So remember that when you
work to reclaim your title.
I'm not going
to compete next year.
Why not?
I want to
ride because I love it,
not because I can win
some meaningless trophy.
Well, if you're not going to
ride horses next year, then
what are you going
to do instead?
I don't know yet.
But for the first
time in a while,
I'm looking forward
to figuring it out.
Thank you, Jodie.
Call me "Squirt."
It's been
a crazy summer, huh, squirt?
Very crazy.
How are you feeling?
Nervous,
but anxious to get better.
We know you'll come back from
rehab at your absolute best.
Is that all
of your things, ma'am?
That's it.
Thank you, Ronald.
Let's get in the car.
Are you hungry?
No, I'm okay.
I'm just going to put
my stuff upstairs.
Wait a moment, sweetheart.
We have something we'd like
to speak with you about first.
We hope
you don't have anything planned
for tomorrow because
we've put together
a little gathering to celebrate
your return at Helping Hooves.
There's nothing to celebrate.
What you went
through is not an easy thing.
We are all so proud of you.
So you're okay with having
a daughter who went to
rehab instead of school?
We're honored to have
a daughter who came back home.
This house didn't feel
right without you in it.
I feel bad I missed so much time
in this house before it's gone.
The party wasn't the only thing
we wanted to tell you about.
There's something else.
While you were away,
your father tracked down
the man who stole our money.
Dad, how?
I took some advice
from a young woman I admire.
I faced the problem head on.
We still have a lengthy
court battle ahead,
but our attorneys are confident
that most of our money
should be getting
returned to us.
We're not losing the home.
You mean it?
Mm-hmm.
That is something to celebrate.
Grandpa, can
you get the eggs, please?
Oh, sure.
Oh.
Hey, Carol.
Yes, we are finishing
up the cakes tonight,
and we'll be over
first thing tomorrow.
Sure, I'd be happy to.
Carol wants to talk to you.
Okay.
Hey, Carol.
What's up?
Hey, what did I miss?
I think that's the call.
Really? You think so?
-Mm.
-She'd be perfect for it.
Mm-hmm.
Here you go.
So what did Carol
want to speak to you about?
She offered
me a job at Helping Hooves
to help train other riders.
Wow.
That's great, Jodie.
Yeah, but I said no.
I told her I want to learn how
to drive race cars instead.
All right, let's
get back to this.
Yeah.
Oh, it's looking so good.
Will you give me those?
Yeah, yeah.
Thank you.
That one there.
Hey, guys.
Bridgett, no way!
Hey!
So good to see you.
-You look good.
-Thanks.
I want you to meet someone.
Come here.
Hi.
Oh, sorry.
No, it's okay.
I know we haven't been
officially introduced yet.
I'm Bridgett.
I'm Rebecca.
It's so nice to meet you.
Jimmy talks about
you all the time.
Whatever he's told
you about me, don't believe him.
It's all good things.
Really?
Then you definitely
shouldn't believe him.
Well, come on, kiddo.
You're not that bad.
So, why are you dating Jimmy?
Did you lose a bet or something?
I'm sorry?
You're way too pretty for him.
Uh.
Bridgett!
I have so much to
talk to you about.
Come on, let's go.
Okay.
Oh.
Okay, so what is wrong with me?
Nothing.
Nothing?
-I mean--
-Are you sure?
Is your leg okay?
I appreciate it,
but you don't have to ask me
how I'm doing all the time.
I just care about you.
So, are you feeling okay?
I'm fine.
Thanks, Squirt.
Then why
can't you enjoy the party?
Hey, daydreamer.
Dylan.
I'll give you two a minute.
Sorry I was late.
I would have been
here earlier, but I
had to close the restaurant
down for the holiday.
Yeah, I can't believe
it's Thanksgiving already.
Where does the time go?
Yeah.
I didn't think
you'd want to be around
someone who messed up so bad.
What do you mean?
This is where the girl I've
fallen in love with lives.
Come on.
I think the feast is ready.
Hi.
Hi.
David, we
really love having you here.
If it was up
to me, I would never leave.
She's here.
But we're missing that turkey.
When's it coming here, huh?
I feel like I can
eat the whole thing.
I hope not.
We all want to eat.
Maybe I'll save you...
Hey, everyone.
Sorry to interrupt.
I wanted to introduce
you to someone.
She was my counselor
at the rehab clinic.
And when I heard there
was a celebration for me,
I wanted to invite her because
I would have never made it
through my program without her.
Everyone, this is Samantha.
-Mr. Campbell, if I--
-You know each other?
Jimmy?
We're here for you
if you need help.
This is one of those problems
you need to face head on.
Yeah.
I'm just here to
support and celebrate Bridgett.
I was her primary contact, and
many of us worked with her.
But make no mistake, she
deserves all the credit.
I can leave if you'd like.
You helped Bridgett in rehab?
Look,
I'm not going to lie.
When I saw you come
in right now, I had
this wave of emotion--
hate, anger, guilt, pain, this
overwhelming sense of pain.
And through all that,
there's this one thing
echoing in my mind, and it's
that my wife and my daughter
wouldn't want me living the rest
of my life feeling that pain.
It's not fair to me.
That's not fair to
those that I care about.
I forgive you, Samantha.
I forgive you.
Oh.
I should probably get going.
No.
Please, stay.
There's plenty of food.
-Really, it's--
-Please.
Right, it's Thanksgiving.
Besides, we have a lot to
be thankful for right now.
Come on.
Yeah... yeah.
Let's eat.
Hey, everyone.
It's time for a picture.
Let's clean up your
plates and let's go.
Whoa, how fun!
You know what'd be fun?
Jodie, Bridgett, what
do you say we get you
two back up on a horse
for old time's sake?
I like that idea.
I don't know.
I don't know if I can do it.
I don't have a horse.
Barkley!
But how?
He's all yours again, Bridgett.
We've gone through
so much this year,
and you've overcome everything.
And we're all so
very proud of you.
Thank you.
Let's go get you up
on that horse, where you belong.
Ladies and gentlemen, I am proud
to introduce to you our two
championship horse show riders,
Jodie Davis and Bridgett Van
Heusen.
If this
is a dream, don't wake me up.
This isn't a dream.
And you're a big reason
why it's so special.
You too.
So, what do we do now
that we've conquered
every mountain we faced?
We find
another mountain to climb.
I wouldn't want to face any
other mountain with anyone else.
Okay.
Three, two, one.