Orphan Horse (2018) Movie Script
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(WAVES CRASHING)
(WIND WHISTLING)
(CRICKETS CHIRPING)
(GIRL PANTING)
(OWL HOOTS)
(WOLVES HOWLING)
Is my food not good enough
for your refined palate?
Just not hungry.
I'll bet the kids from that
god-awful orphanage (SCOFFS),
I betcha they would be
thrilled to be here.
You wanna to back there?
(CRICKETS CHIRPING)
(WOLVES HOWLING)
(OMINOUS MUSIC)
(GENTLE MUSIC)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
Who told you that?
- Johnny, Paul and Jason.
- Paul, Jason, all right.
(REMOTE CLICKS)
(MAN SIGHS)
(HORSE NEIGHING)
What's going on down there?
Hush up!
(HORSE NEIGHS)
(DOG BARKS)
(HORSE SQUEALS)
(WOLVES HOWL)
(TENSE MUSIC)
(GIRL PANTING)
(GIRL GROANS)
Answer me.
What an ungrateful brat.
No wonder no one wanted you.
Go ahead and
take me back then.
Get out of here!
(WOLF GROWLS)
Get out of here, dammit!
I'll shoot to kill.
Get out of here!
(GUN FIRES)
All right, show your teeth,
but get out of here!
(GUN FIRES)
Damn wolves.
That's all I need.
(HORSE NEIGHS)
(HORSE WHINNIES)
Don't you worry, girl.
You're my lady.
(HORSE SNORTS)
Don't you worry.
You're my best girl.
Hm, you know that.
I won't let anything happen
to you or your daughter.
You know that.
(HORSE SNORTS)
You, you got to stop
kickin' open things.
You're doing no one no good.
(HORSE SNORTS)
Okay, you settle
down, get some rest.
See you in the morning.
See you in the morning.
(HORSE WHINNIES)
Don't you worry.
I'm gonna fix that thing.
I'm gonna fix that
thing for you.
I should've fixed it long ago.
(HORSE NICKERS)
(ALARM BEEPING)
Oh dammit.
Oh jeez.
I'll be back.
(ALARM BEEPING)
(PAN CRACKLING)
(STEAM HISSES)
(CRICKETS CHIRPING)
(GIRL GASPING)
(BIRD WARBLING)
(WOLVES HOWLING)
(GIRL SIGHS)
(SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC)
(GENTLE MUSIC)
(HORSE WHINNIES)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(WOLF HOWLS)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(GENTLE MUSIC)
(HORSE GRUNTS)
(HORSE NICKERS)
(GIRL GASPS)
(HORSE SNORTS)
(GENTLE MUSIC)
(HORSE GRUNTS)
(GENTLE MUSIC)
(HORSE GRUNTS)
(GIRL SIGHS)
(GENTLE MUSIC)
(HORSE SNORTING)
(HORSE WHINNIES)
(PROTEIN BAR CRUNCHES)
(GENTLE MUSIC)
(HORSE SNORTS)
(GENTLE MUSIC)
(HORSE NICKERS)
(GENTLE MUSIC)
Creeper.
You know it's kind of rude
to watch someone sleep.
(GENTLE MUSIC)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(OMINOUS MUSIC)
(WOLVES GROWLING)
(HORSES WHINNY)
(WOLVES GROWLING)
(HORSES NEIGHING)
(WOLVES GROWLING)
Oh my God, stop it!
Go away!
Get away from her!
Get away!
(HORSES NEIGHING)
(WOLVES GROWLING)
Go, get away!
Get away from them!
(WOLVES GROWLING)
(HORSE NEIGHING)
Get away, go!
Get out of here!
Get the hell out of here!
Get out.
(GUN CLICKS)
(GUN FIRES)
I'll kill ya!
(HORSE NEIGHS)
(WOLVES GROWL)
(GUN FIRES)
Get out!
Get out!
(GIRL GASPS)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(GIRL GASPS)
(GUN CLICKS)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
Who are you?
What are you doing here?
(GIRL SQUEAKS)
Oh dammit.
(HORSE NICKERS)
Oh God.
What'd they do to ya?
(SOMBER MUSIC)
What'd they do to ya?
What'd they do to ya, baby?
(HORSE GRUNTING)
It's just me, it's just me.
(HORSE GRUNTS)
(MAN SOBS)
Okay, okay.
(SOMBER MUSIC)
(GUN CLICKS)
(GUN FIRES)
(GIRL GASPS)
(SOMBER MUSIC)
(MAN SOBS)
(SOMBER MUSIC)
(HORSE SNORTS)
(SOMBER MUSIC)
(HORSE WHINNIES)
Go away.
Stop.
Please, stop following me.
Go home.
Go away!
Leave me alone.
Go back home.
Why won't you just
leave me alone?
You have to go home.
You can't go with me.
Go away.
Stop.
Just go home.
(GENTLE MUSIC)
(HORSE WHINNIES)
You can't go with me,
so just go back home, okay?
Go back.
Go home.
Follow me then.
(HORSE NICKERS)
I'm taking you back.
(GENTLE MUSIC)
How long you
been sleeping here?
You shot that horse.
How do you know it couldn't
have gotten better?
I'll tell you how
this is gonna go.
I'm gonna ask the questions,
and then you're gonna answer.
Is that clear?
Take your horse.
He keeps following me around.
He is a she.
She's in for a rough time now.
She just lost her mother.
So what are you, a runaway?
Fine, don't answer.
You'll work it out
with the police anyway.
I only stayed here last night.
How old are you?
Sure, and I'm 35.
I have a pituitary
gland issue.
It inhibits my growth.
That's a good one.
Where'd you come
up with that one?
Are you gonna call the cops?
Please don't.
Listen, you don't understand.
I can't go back there.
Please don't report me.
Please.
Last thing I need is to deal
with the cops over some
juvenile delinquent
with a big vocabulary.
That horse trusts you.
Maybe you can help me
get her in the stable.
And then go on your way.
I won't say a peep.
What's her name?
Filly.
Come here, Filly.
Come on.
Come on, Filly.
(FILLY NICKERS)
That's it, good girl.
Good girl, Filly.
Come on, Filly.
(FILLY WHINNIES)
Come on.
That's a good girl.
(GENTLE MUSIC)
- So...
- Stay, Filly.
You know horses, huh?
No.
But I like animals.
Filly?
Doesn't that mean
young female horse?
That's it.
Real creative.
You really spent a lot
of time on that name.
Well, she's a horse, honey.
She don't care.
And I certainly don't.
Just like you don't care
that you shot her mom.
If you follow that fence,
it'll take you to the road.
It's a good three-hour
walk into town.
(SOLEMN MUSIC)
(FILLY GRUNTS)
(SOLEMN MUSIC)
(GENTLE MUSIC)
(FILLY NICKERS)
Shelly, come on.
If you're late, you know
what's gonna happen.
Shelly?
Shelly?
Come on, wake up.
(SOLEMN MUSIC)
All right, you guys, let's go.
Grab your jackets.
We're gonna be late.
Where's, uh, where's Shelly?
Shelly!
Gerald, will you run up there
and go get her, please?
No, she's sick and
has a big bruise.
You probably don't want her
seeing the social worker today.
Man, that kid is more
trouble than she is worth.
Okay, Caitlyn, do me a favor.
Go grab the box of
protein bars, please.
They're all gone!
What, how can that be?
I just bought 'em yesterday.
Okay, come on, we actually
don't have time anyway.
Let's go.
You got everything?
- Yeah.
- Okay, good, good, good.
Let's go!
(ENGINE CRANKS)
(HAMMER THUDS)
(SOLEMN MUSIC)
(HAMMER THUDS)
(SOLEMN MUSIC)
(HAMMER CLATTERS)
(FILLY SNORTS)
(SOLEMN MUSIC)
(FILLY NICKERS)
Here you go.
Breakfast.
(FILLY SNORTS)
There, nice grain.
(FILLY SNORTS)
You got to eat something.
Come on, eat something, here.
(FILLY GRUNTS)
(BEN SIGHS)
Look, you're mad at me.
You and I got to
learn to get along.
It's just you and me now.
(FILLY SNORTS)
I'm mad at me, too.
(BRIGHT MUSIC)
Here.
Put this on.
I don't want to be responsible
if you freeze to death.
(ENGINE REVS)
(BRIGHT MUSIC)
WOMAN: So Mr Crowley,
how old was she?
BEN: Who?
Your horse.
BEN: She's dead.
WOMAN: But how old was she?
24, 24.
So the wolves got her?
Yeah.
Too bad there's an ordinance
against shooting them.
I see them wolves again,
I'll shoot every
damn last one of 'em.
And then I'll track down the guy
who made that ordinance.
I'll shoot him too.
When can you come by?
WOMAN: We can have someone
by later this afternoon.
That's good.
- Thank you.
- Thank you.
Thank you.
(HORN HONKS)
It's right here.
Thank you.
(DALLAS COUGHS)
What's your problem?
I work for tips.
Well, I'll give you one.
Don't beg for what
you don't deserve.
How's that for a tip?
No wonder nobody likes you.
What'd you say?
Have a nice day.
(BIRDS TWITTERING)
(SIGHS) Oh dammit.
What would you have named her?
Named who?
The filly.
I don't know.
Wait.
I got it.
Orphan.
Orphan?
Yeah.
That's, that's what she is now.
You think that's a
better name than Filly?
Definitely.
It's the damn worst name
for a horse I ever heard.
Whatever.
Look, look.
I got a problem.
Yeah (LAUGHS), seems like
you got a lot of problems.
You should talk.
What's your problem?
I got a depressed horse.
Won't eat.
You know, I
didn't eat anything
for a week after my mom died.
What made you finally eat?
Hunger.
Hunger, okay.
I got a bunch of groceries.
Good for you.
Are you hungry?
No, I'm good.
Forget it.
Okay.
I guess I might be
a little hungry.
Okay, get in then,
if you have no better plans.
And I'll drop you in town later.
(TRAIN HORN HONKS)
SOCIAL WORKER: Hi.
So how is everyone doing?
We're good.
I mean, it couldn't be better.
That's great.
I think, though, we
might be missing one.
Shelly?
We are.
Shelly has the stomach flu.
- She's sick.
- Oh.
Poor baby.
She was throwing up all morning.
That's terrible.
Okay, well, let's get started.
Is everyone adjusting
to the country?
You guys aren't used
to being out there.
No, but they love it.
I mean, they've been great.
- Really lovin' it (LAUGHS).
- That's great.
I just, uh, I want
to hear it from them.
- Oh, yeah.
- It's understandable.
Yeah.
So (COUGHS), any challenges?
Nothing.
I love it.
You know, it's pretty normal
to experience some
challenges in the beginning.
Well, maybe.
Maybe what?
The challenge is
just getting used
to having such great parents.
(FOSTER MOTHER LAUGHS)
What about, what
about you two?
Oh nothing, no challenges.
I love it.
Okay, so...
Um, I actually have to
assess all of the children
before I'm able to
release the check.
It's just protocol.
So I'm gonna need
to talk to Shelly.
I can assure you, though,
that she's doing great.
I mean, she's happy.
She's adjusted.
- She's...
- I'm sure that she is.
It's just protocol.
I have to talk to her.
So I could come by later today.
I have some time.
Yeah, it's just
that she's so sick.
Can I just bring her
in on another day?
I don't, I don't mind.
Plus, we can take care of
one of your site visits.
And I will be able
to give you the check
while I'm there.
- Yeah, okay.
- Okay?
Okay.
(TRAIN HORN HONKS)
(BELL RINGING)
BEN: You got a name?
SHELLY: Yeah, it's Michelle,
but everyone just
calls me Shelly.
Okay.
SHELLY: Benjamin Crowley.
You don't look like a Benjamin.
It's just Ben.
Put that away.
(GENTLE MUSIC)
Think it's too messy?
It's your house.
(GENTLE MUSIC)
I could make
eggs or sandwiches.
A sandwich is cool.
Ham or turkey?
I'm vegan.
Get out of here.
I am.
I don't like eating animals.
Well, I could make a
lettuce and tomato sandwich.
Sure, sounds good.
Sounds terrible.
I'll put some cheese on it.
I'm vegan, not a vegetarian.
Look, I'm not
up on those stuff.
How 'bout a peanut
butter and jelly?
Can you eat that?
Yeah.
That's what you're gonna get.
(GENTLE MUSIC)
(GUNS FIRING)
(HOOVES CLOPPING)
So what was her name,
the mother horse
that you killed?
The wolves killed her.
Didn't know wolves
could shoot guns.
You think because
you don't eat meat
that you like
animals more than me?
My horse was suffering.
The wolves killed her, period.
I should've fixed
that wall better.
Didn't want to put
'em near the stable,
'cause the latch was broke.
Should've fixed that too.
Freedom,
that was her name.
Freedom.
That's a good horse name.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Come on, let's see
if you can help me.
You can take that with you.
(BEN GRUNTS)
Okay.
Did you eat anything?
Let's see.
Nothing, huh?
Nothing.
Maybe we'll get
you some exercise.
You build up up an appetite.
Huh, Filly?
(SOMBER MUSIC)
Orphan.
(HORSE SNORTS)
Come here, Orphan.
Come on, girl.
BEN: You win.
That's a good girl.
Orphan.
Talk about a depressing name.
Not if you own it.
Then it makes you stronger.
(ORPHAN GRUNTS)
An orphan is sad,
but just orphan, it's strong.
She's a survivor.
You think you can get
her out to the corral?
Orphan?
Race ya.
(ORPHAN SNORTS)
(ORPHAN NICKERS)
Simple as that, I guess.
SHELLY: Come on, girl.
(ORPHAN NEIGHS)
(GENTLE MUSIC)
Come on.
(ORPHAN NEIGHS)
Good girl.
Come on, give it back.
Give it back.
(SHELLY LAUGHS)
BEN: Little
more, little more.
That's it, that's it.
(BACKUP ALARM BEEPS)
(GENTLE MUSIC)
Animal rendering?
(CAR DOOR THUDS)
Are you okay?
Fine, I'm okay,
go back to sleep.
Do you need to go
back to the doctor?
I don't know, honey.
(MOTHER SCREAMS)
(MOTOR WHIRS)
Come on, Orphan.
You don't need to see this.
(CHAINS RATTLING)
That's it.
She's over here, in the back.
At first, people
feel sorry for you,
but it doesn't last long.
After a while, you're,
you're pretty much on your own.
No one will ever love you
as much as your mother.
People will act like they care,
but they don't.
They just do whatever
makes them feel the best
about themselves.
(SOLEMN MUSIC)
I'm telling you this.
I mean, someone has to.
I wish someone
would've warned me.
(MOTOR WHIRRING)
(METAL CLANGS)
(SOLEMN MUSIC)
(ORPHAN NEIGHS)
No, Orphan!
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
No, Orphan, come back.
Stop, Orphan!
(ORPHAN NEIGHS)
Hold it, hold on!
SHELLY: Come back!
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(ORPHAN NEIGHS)
Hold out, slow down!
- (ORPHAN NEIGHS)
- Orphan!
Orphan!
- (ORPHAN NEIGHS)
- Whoa.
Shh, it's okay, girl.
(ORPHAN NEIGHS)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(SHELLY GRUNTS)
Orphan!
(ORPHAN SNORTS)
- Orphan!
- Let her go.
- Let her go.
- Look, it's okay, girl.
Look, I'm not hurt.
(ORPHAN NEIGHS)
See, I'm not.
- I'm okay.
- Okay, okay.
I'm not hurt.
- What?
- We'll clean that up.
We have, we have to find her!
- We'll catch her.
- Stop it.
We'll catch her later!
- I'm gonna clean that up.
- No.
We got to take
care of business.
- As dirty a place as...
- Orphan!
I'll come get you.
(ORPHAN NEIGHS)
(SOLEMN MUSIC)
Where is she?
- Where is she?
- I don't know!
What? Gerald.
- Where is she?
- I don't know.
I promise I don't.
She was gone this morning.
You told me she was
sick this morning.
Did you lie to us?
(CAR DOOR THUDS)
That's just what we need.
Okay, you go wash your face.
Get (SIGHS)!
(TENSE MUSIC)
Okay, I've got this.
(TENSE MUSIC)
- Oh hi.
- Hi.
Um, you just missed her.
Gerald took her to the doctor
to check on that flu of hers.
- Oh.
- And you know,
now I feel like,
I feel like all the
kids are starting
to come down with something.
Do you know which doctor it is
that they went to see?
I'll just write it
down and pop by.
I, I don't know.
And Gerald doesn't have
his cell phone, so...
I can, I can let you
know when he comes back.
SOCIAL WORKER:
You have two cars?
Uh, no, um, no, because
Gerald's brother took them
to the doctor, today.
I like to always try to keep
a car her, just in case.
Is everything okay?
Do you mind if I come in
for a moment, actually?
Sure, I mean, you're gonna
have to enter at your own risk,
because it is germ
warfare in here (LAUGHS).
You know what, it's fine.
I'll check back tomorrow.
- Okay.
- Okay.
I hope she feels better.
Thank you, thanks.
- So be safe.
- You too.
All right.
(FOOTSTEPS CLACK)
We best find that girl.
Oh it's not too bad.
It's not too bad, see?
Don't hurt, hydrogen peroxide.
That's a good one
for you to know.
All right, how 'bout that elbow?
SHELLY: What happened there?
I should fix that.
This is nothing.
(GENTLE MUSIC)
What's this?
It's, it's nothing.
I'm just a klutz.
Who did that to you?
No one.
Come on.
Let's go find her.
(GENTLE MUSIC)
Hey, it's Caroline.
I just saw a horse running
outside your property,
so I thought I would
call and let you know.
Orphan, Orphan!
She must be so scared,
all alone with no one.
BEN: Yeah,
especially this one.
Never left her mother's
side since she was born.
SHELLY: Well, at least
you guys have each other.
Truth is, she
never took to me.
This limp I got was from
when she busted up my knee.
Does Orphan have a horse dad?
Her daddy was a test tube
of $50,000 stallion semen.
Dude, come on, that's gross.
(BEN CHUCKLES)
I'm sorry.
I guess I forgot I
was talking to a kid.
How 'bout you?
You got a human daddy?
Nope.
It's just me and my mom.
Orphan!
(GENTLE MUSIC)
You better hope we find her.
(GENTLE PIANO MUSIC)
(CAR DOOR THUDS)
Hey.
How long have you been waiting?
I don't know, maybe an hour.
I'm so sorry.
I was doing a site visit.
Yeah, well, it
wouldn't be a problem
if you actually gave
me a key to your place.
I gave you a toothbrush.
That's a big step for me.
Yeah, way to commit.
Told you, I'm a slow study.
Yeah, well, there's slow.
Then there's Caroline slow,
three years for a
toothbrush (SCOFFS).
Maybe in another
three, you'll get a key.
Seriously, though,
what are we doing?
We're not doing anything.
We're just, uh,
we're hanging out.
We're dating.
I don't know, Jake.
Why do you have to
always label everything?
Yeah, I guess you're right.
I guess if there's not a label,
there's no need to
actually break up.
Break up?
What, because you
don't have a key?
It's not about
a key, Caroline.
I want to be with you
for the rest of my life.
And you just wanna hang out.
I told you.
- I have...
- Daddy issues, I know.
Well, at some point,
you have to grow up
and accept the fact that
your daddy isn't here,
and he's not an issue.
So good luck with everything.
Good luck with everything?
Are you serious right now?
Jake!
Goodbye, Caroline.
(ENGINE REVS)
(SOLEMN MUSIC)
SHELLY: Orphan!
Here, girl!
It's gettin' dark now.
Let's get back.
What about the wolves?
She can't just be out
here all by herself.
Maybe she already
found her way back.
Let's go.
Orphan!
Come here, girl!
(GENTLE MUSIC)
We'll leave the doors open,
in case she wanders
back tonight.
She'll turn up.
This is her home.
Where else is she gonna go?
Okay.
I think I'm just gonna
sleep in the stable tonight,
in case she comes back...
Don't be ridiculous.
It's freezing down here.
I got the, I got the couch.
You'll be safe there.
But just for one more day,
and then tomorrow
you can, you know,
go do what you planned on doing.
Hey, there's a light
blinking on this thing here.
(DOOR CLACKS)
- What is it?
- An answering machine.
Dude, that's so old-school.
When'd you get it?
'90s.
- You mean like the 1890s?
- Hey, leave that alone.
Don't be poking around my stuff.
CAROLINE: Hey, it's Caroline.
I just saw a horse running
outside your property.
So I thought I would
call and let you know.
Dammit.
CAROLINE: It wasn't Freedom.
Well, just wanted
to let you know.
That's all.
Who's Caroline?
- (ANSWERING MACHINE BEEPS)
- Just somebody.
(SOLEMN MUSIC)
MAN: Come on, honey,
eat something, will you?
Do you have any idea
what a lobster goes through
before he reaches maturity?
You eat like a little birdie.
You eat like a pig.
WOMAN: Many of them are
eaten by voracious seagulls.
Yeah.
Here.
Don't get too excited.
It only gets five channels.
If the reception is bad,
just jimmy the rabbit ears.
Rabbit ears?
Oh, you don't know
everything, huh?
Rabbit ears, see?
That's water, honey?
(AUDIENCE LAUGHS)
I think he looks better already.
But don't worry.
If she don't come back tonight,
we'll find her tomorrow.
Good night.
Hey.
What does an animal
rendering service do?
You want the truth
or the kiddie version?
Well, let's start
with the kiddie version.
Okay, well, the animal rendering
service took Freedom away
and delivered it
to horsey heaven.
Hmm, okay,
and the truth?
You don't want to know.
Get some sleep.
(SOMBER MUSIC)
This time, I know the way
Don't use Dad's toothpaste,
'cause it's disgusting.
He also brushes fast, too.
Mom says you're supposed
to brush for one minute.
That's 60 seconds.
Under the sky
I'll take it back
My own way
I won't even
Orphan.
Whisper your name
Orphan!
Orphan!
Orphan!
Don't turn me back
Orphan, come here, girl.
Orphan.
I'll be all right
This time on my own
Mom, what are you doing here?
I thought we could ride
horses like we talked about.
(HOOVES CLOPPING)
Your mom is dead
and so is hers.
(WOLF GROWLS)
(HORSE NEIGHS)
- Hey, get away from her!
- You don't tell me
what to do.
Gerald.
(GUN CLICKS)
- (HORSE NEIGHS)
- Stop!
Get away from her!
Stop, no!
(SHELLY SCREAMS)
(ORPHAN WHINNIES)
(SOLEMN MUSIC)
What happened?
Orphan.
She was right here
looking down at me,
and then I screamed,
and I guess I just scared
her off, and she ran.
She ran out here.
She ran this way.
I'm sure she's still out there.
What were you doing out here?
Well, I just couldn't sleep.
Just, I just wanted to be up
in case she came back.
Maybe the wolves
will come back, too.
Yeah, well, you
know she's close.
And I just, I really
need to be here
in case she comes back, okay?
It ain't safe here.
Well, if you're scared,
then, uh, you can go back
inside, in the house.
I understand.
Night.
(GENTLE MUSIC)
(ROOSTER CROWS)
(GENTLE MUSIC)
(ORPHAN SNORTS)
(HORN HONKS)
(GENTLE MUSIC)
This is private property.
I'm sorry for the intrusion,
especially so early
in the morning.
We're just, we're looking
for our little girl.
She's missing.
And she's, she's only 12.
And she's just cute as a button.
She really is.
But she's not used to being
out here in the country.
So we're really,
really concerned.
12, she run away?
No, no.
I think she just got lost.
You know how it is
being out in this parts,
being a city kid.
BEN: She's your
daughter, you say, huh?
Not, not our blood daughter.
We're, we're foster parents.
But, but we love
'em like our own,
even if she is troubled.
What do you mean troubled?
She's got a lot of
behavioral issues,
like a lot of the
kids that come to us.
She's, she's
intellectually advanced,
but emotionally,
she's very unstable.
So we're really worried
about her being out
here on her own.
If you do know
anything about her
or anything about
her whereabouts,
can you, can you
let us know, please?
(SOLEMN MUSIC)
I don't know
anything about no kid.
This is private property.
If she comes through here,
she'd be trespassing
like you're doin' now.
So you could turn around.
Good luck in your search.
(SOLEMN MUSIC)
(ORPHAN NEIGHS)
Orphan.
Orphan!
Orphan, you're back.
Orphan.
(ORPHAN SNORTS)
It's okay, Orphan, it's okay.
It's okay, you didn't mean it.
You're gonna be okay.
You just got scared.
I know.
They took your mom away, huh?
(ORPHAN NICKERS)
It's okay.
It's okay, girl.
(ORPHAN SNORTS)
(KNOCKING)
Hi.
She and Gerald aren't here.
Oh, that's okay.
Do you mind if
maybe I talk to you?
May I come in?
They would probably be mad
if we let somebody in.
You're right, you're right.
That's not fair
of me to ask you.
I mean, you can come
in, if you want to.
No, no.
So how are you feeling?
Fine.
But weren't you gettin' sick?
No, I feel good.
Oh, okay.
What about Shelly?
They still haven't found her.
What do you mean
they haven't found her?
I don't really know anything.
Honey, is Shelly missing?
- She may have run away.
- She may have run away.
When did she maybe do this?
Yesterday.
They're out looking for her now.
Caitlyn, you did
the right thing.
Please, don't tell
them I told you.
Deal.
I was never here.
You know, we have a
lot in common like that.
We both, we both lost our moms.
I'm glad you're in
my life, Orphan.
I don't have a lot of people.
You're like my best friend.
Do you like when
I brush your hair?
(ORPHAN NICKERS)
That's good, that's good.
Here, we'll put a
carrot in the trough.
She's gettin' the idea.
Oh look, there she goes.
SHELLY: Well,
that's a good girl.
(GENTLE MUSIC)
- Good girl, Orphan.
- Yeah.
She's always been trouble,
ever since she was born.
Her mother was old
when she had 'em,
and maybe that's why she
come out a little squirrelly.
Okay, she's not squirrelly.
No wonder she doesn't like you.
Her mother was the opposite.
Freedom was great
with everybody.
Well, Orphan's
just misunderstood.
When I talk to
her, I really feel
like she understands
everything I'm saying.
And earlier, she felt bad,
because she made
me skin my knee.
BEN: Oh she
felt bad, did she?
Yeah.
Listen, maybe if you would
just apologize to her,
she would be much nicer to you.
You want me to
apologize to a horse?
I ain't apologizing to a horse.
Don't expect her to like you.
Well, whether she
likes me or not,
a horse has got
to eat every day.
If she keeps this up, she's
gonna get sick real fast.
(ORPHAN NICKERS)
I can get in a lot
of trouble, you know,
not reportin' you and
lettin' you stay here.
One more night.
We'll let Filly get settled,
and then I'll drop
you in town tomorrow.
I, uh,
I understand.
And her name is Orphan.
(PHONE RINGS)
(PHONE BEEPS)
Hey, Jake, don't hang up.
Business, not personal.
I've got a set of fosters
that I think are trying
to cover up a runaway.
Can you help?
You talkin' about
Marta and Gerald Jenkins?
CAROLINE: Yeah, I am.
JAKE: Yeah, I'm going
to meet 'em right now.
I had a feeling.
I'm on my way.
You hold it like this.
You see where I'm holdin' it?
Hold it like this.
You're gonna put this
up over her nose.
And then this part is gonna go,
this part here,
put this over her ears.
(ORPHAN NICKERS)
Oh, she's...
See, that's not 'cause
she don't like me,
which she don't,
but horses are prey animals.
They spook easy.
This is gonna take time.
Freedom took two weeks
before she let 'em
put a halter on her.
(GENTLE MUSIC)
Oh well, isn't that somethin'?
She's just lettin' you do it.
- Good girl.
- Look at that.
Well, that's a good girl.
See?
Told you she wanted to do this.
Maybe if you would
just apologize,
she would actually let you.
Why am I not surprised?
SHELLY: See?
BEN: Look, take the rope,
just walk in front of her.
She's gonna walk with you.
- Come on, Orphan.
- She walks with you anyway.
See?
- She's gonna walk with you.
- Good girl.
- Good girl.
- Nice and easy.
Hey.
Hey!
You lied to me.
Caroline.
No, no, no, no, they sat
in my office yesterday.
They looked me
right in the face,
- and they lied to me.
- Okay, Caroline.
Just give 'em a chance.
No, I assure you.
The second that we found
out that she was missing,
we came right to the police.
And when was that?
That was a couple
of hours ago.
That's a lie.
She was missing yesterday, okay.
You didn't want to tell me,
because you wanted the check.
If anything happens to
this girl, it's on you.
Caroline, you're outta line.
We woke up this morning,
and she was gone.
When did you, uh,
take her to the doctor?
That was yesterday.
What doctor did you take her to?
I didn't take
her to the doctor.
See?
Another lie.
She was feeling better,
so I thought it was best
to take her back home.
I think she just
had a 24-hour flu.
Okay, all right, let's
focus on the bigger issue.
We have a missing girl.
Thank you.
Can we focus on what's
important here, please?
We're trying to
find our daughter.
Well, she couldn't have
gotten too far on foot.
Right, but if she's been
missing an extra 24 hours,
that drastically changes
the search parameters.
I don't appreciate
the accusations.
I think it's really inappropriate
coming from somebody
who's supposed to be
trying to help us.
I am not here to help you.
I am here for the
child's welfare.
Do you understand that?
All right, let's just
- settle down, okay?
- I can't.
- I can't with these people.
- Just settle down, all right.
Do you guys have any
idea where she could be?
We looked at all the farms,
all around town, nothing.
I mean, everybody
was really helpful,
except for Crowley.
Yeah, well, that's
the way old Ben can be.
That man's had a lot
of tragedy in his life.
Isn't that right, Caroline?
She would've gotten a lot
farther than the Crowley farm.
Besides, Ben Crowley is someone
you run away from, not to.
BEN: Okay.
Hot off the grill.
Pancakes for dinner?
Well, it's either that
or a nice, juicy steak.
Pancakes are much better.
So you never eat meat, huh?
Only when my foster
mom forces me to.
After my real mom
died, I went vegan.
I didn't want to kill
anything that had a mother
or could be a mother,
and plus it's healthier.
You need protein
for your muscles.
Look at horses.
They don't eat meat,
and they're strong.
You ain't a horse, honey.
So are you gonna have
a funeral for Freedom?
- A funeral?
- Yeah, yeah.
I think you should have one
I mean, I bet Orphan
would like it.
You grew up on
too many cartoons
of singin' fish and
talkin' donkeys.
Animals don't have funerals
for each other in nature.
You can learn a
lot from animals.
They move on.
They don't, they don't
linger in the past.
Well, if you
really believe that,
then why are you?
You don't know what
you're talking about.
Okay, no offense, but I
mean, look at this place,
the answering machine,
the rabbit ears.
You're clearly
lingering in the past.
Some of us only have the past.
You're a kid.
This'll be a distant
memory for you someday.
I still think you should
have a funeral for her.
Last thing I'm gonna do is
have a funeral for a horse.
Okay, now we say something.
Who wants to go first?
Why don't you let
the horse go first?
Right.
Orphan?
BEN: Oh God.
(BEN SIGHS)
(ORPHAN NICKERS)
That was good.
Well said, Orphan.
I'll go next.
(SHELLY SIGHS)
God loves all creatures,
big and small.
I assume that you
had a good life
and that you were a
great mother to Orphan.
I hope you're running
around in horsey heaven.
Now you.
Well, Freedom was
a (SNIFFS), you know,
she was all I had.
(SOMBER MUSIC)
(BEN SIGHS)
She was a...
This is silly.
She was just a horse.
(SOMBER MUSIC)
(ORPHAN NICKERS)
I know.
I miss my mom, too.
(ORPHAN NICKERS)
(SOMBER MUSIC)
(BEN SIGHS)
Well, hello, Jim.
- How are you?
- Hi, Hilda, welcome back.
Here's a nice book on horses,
something to take with you.
You've been hemmin' and hawin'
about somethin' you want to say.
What is it?
Okay, I want to ride Orphan.
Oh (LAUGHS).
And I think that she
wants me to, as well.
I, I can, I can just tell.
Honey, you don't
know the first thing
about riding a horse.
Well, then teach me.
That horse likes you.
I'll give you that.
But up till a, up
till a day ago,
she wouldn't let
anyone touch her.
She ain't broke.
Orphan would have to
be broke and trained,
and that don't happen overnight.
I know.
I'm a trainer.
It's what I do.
It's what I did.
You just, just
called her Orphan.
- Oh boy.
- It's catching on.
It's an awful name.
I was thinking
what if I stuck around
here for a little bit?
No.
What, I can, I can clean.
I can take care of Orphan.
BEN: No.
I won't get in your way.
And if something's
wrong, I'll be gone.
Now look,
I think you're a good kid.
I do.
But you got people out
there lookin' for you.
And I should've reported
you, earlier on.
(SIGHS) If they find out that
I'm lettin' you stay here,
it's not you who's
gonna get in trouble.
It's me.
Well,
if they catch me, I'll tell them
that you didn't know I was here,
that I was hiding and
stealing from you.
No.
You know what,
I'm just gonna sleep
in the barn with
Orphan, tonight,
and I'll be out of here,
I'll be out of here
in the morning.
You're not stayin'
down there again.
You can't tell me what to do.
I don't want nothin'
to happen to ya.
That's the last thing I need.
Come here.
(GENTLE MUSIC)
You can stay in
here for the night.
Nice bed,
you'll be more comfortable.
(GENTLE MUSIC)
Who's room is this?
I'll see you in the mornin'.
(GENTLE MUSIC)
Simon dumped a bucket
of water on his horse,
which agitated him even more.
What's agitated?
Um (SNIFFS), it means
it made him upset.
I want to ride
a horse someday.
Mm, you're gonna ride
a lot of horses, someday.
(SNIFFS) I'm sure
of it (SNIFFS).
Honey, you're gonna get
to do a lot of things
in your life that
I didn't get to do.
And you may not think
that I'm there with you,
but I will be, okay.
(SOMBER MUSIC)
JAKE: We got to
stop for the night.
I can barely keep my eyes open.
Okay.
Want to come over?
Caroline, we're not
doin' that same routine.
If you want to get back
together this time,
you better put a ring on it.
Oh, okay.
I didn't realize I was
dating Beyonce now.
But I'm sure you realize
you're kind of acting
like the girl in
this relationship.
- Oh yeah?
- Mm-hmm.
Well, maybe one
of us has to be.
And you know what,
according to you,
we're not in a relationship.
So I don't want to
see your face again.
Oh.
Until tomorrow,
when I see you.
Okay, fine, I'll
see you tomorrow.
Caroline, you know I'm
crazy about you, right?
Yeah, I know.
Yeah, I just want somebody
who feels the same way about me.
I mean, look at this physique.
(CAROLINE LAUGHS)
I'm sure there are plenty
of ladies who would love
to have some offspring
with these genes.
Ooh, yeah, there are,
lots of ladies.
Uh-huh.
Come on.
Look, get some sleep.
The girl will show up somewhere.
Good night, Caroline.
Good night.
(GENTLE MUSIC)
(BIRDS TWITTERING)
(ROOSTER CROWS)
(SHELLY GASPING)
Good girl, Orphan.
Okay, I need you to stay still,
because I'm gonna try
to get on your back
and ride you, okay?
Okay, Orphan, don't move.
You got to be kiddin' me.
Stop!
(GLASS CLATTERS)
(ORPHAN WHINNIES)
(SHELLY SQUEALS)
(ORPHAN NEIGHS)
(SHELLY LAUGHS)
I told you she ain't,
she ain't ready.
For someone who's supposed to
be intellectually advanced,
how do you explain
being so damn dumb?
Oh come on, I know she
wants to do this (LAUGHS).
This ain't funny to me.
What were you thinkin'?
I was just, I was
just trying to ride her.
Yeah, I know what
you were trying to do.
What were you thinkin'?
I don't know.
I've never really
ridden a horse.
I mean, neither,
neither did my mom.
I mean, what if, what if
that was my last chance?
I, I had to do it.
You okay?
I'm fine.
Totally fine.
So can you teach
me how to ride her?
No, I'm busy.
Oh yeah, busy
sittin' around here
and waitin' to die.
Teach me how to do it.
It's a process.
Takes time and patience,
two things I have
very little of.
I told you, I'm sellin' her.
Don't you think she'll be
worth more if she's trained?
Honey, it don't
work like that.
Actually, you make a good point.
She would sell easier
if she was broke.
But neither of us is
gonna be around that long.
Okay, well, can you at least
just show me a few
things I'd have to do?
Yeah, I'll show you.
I'll show you some things.
You want me to show
you some things?
Maybe you'll get the idea.
It's a difficult process.
It's...
I'll show you a few things.
And then no more conversations.
Wait!
Wait for me!
Here, try these on.
Try them.
(GENTLE MUSIC)
Who's Lucy?
Is she your daughter?
She was.
What happened?
Here we go.
You missed a good
time, last night.
Oh yeah?
Yeah, I slept
without my retainer.
Ooh, sexy.
(CAROLINE LAUGHS)
Hey, I want you to take a look
at anything outside of the
norm with these people.
Something ain't right.
Like what?
MARTA: Hey.
- Hi.
- Oh!
I see you've got coffee covered.
Okay, I just had Gerald
put on a fresh pot.
But anything, have
you heard anything?
No, nothing so far,
but I got my guys
as well as county
searching for her.
Okay.
Can we take a
look at her room?
Yes, of course, please.
Just mind the mess, sorry.
(SOLEMN MUSIC)
Okay, see, this is a bit here.
And this is bridle.
This goes up over
here, this bridle.
And we got to get
the bit in the mouth.
Maybe some of your
magic may work again.
You're not gonna irritate her.
Here.
Let's try it.
This is the bit.
And this is the bridle.
I'm gonna put this on you, cool?
(ORPHAN NICKERS)
Cool.
Okay, now see if you
can get it in there.
She's calm now.
See, she likes you.
Look, she's goin' right to it.
Come on, Orphan.
- Atta, girl.
- That's a good girl.
Yeah, go ahead, get in there.
Atta, girl.
Atta, girl.
Yeah.
- Get this in there.
- Good girl, Orphan.
(BEN CHUCKLES)
You know, you got
some kind of talent.
My Lucy had that.
It's a gift.
Well, let's get
this girl saddled.
What do you say?
(BOTH LAUGH)
I'm enjoyin' myself (LAUGHS).
SHELLY: So good, Orphan.
I knew she could do it.
So many times
- I've been lookin' forward
- Come on, Orphan.
You're doing so good.
That's the one
- Who makes me smile
- Yeah.
It's all in your hands.
And now you're here
and I don't know why
I've got a funny
feeling inside
That was so funny.
Come on, Orphan.
Are you the real thing
SHELLY: Let's keep walking.
Or just an image of light
Good girl, Orphan.
Are you the real thing
That I've been dreaming of
(ORPHAN NEIGHS)
(SHELLY LAUGHS)
The way your
eyes shine on me
You had me taken
from the start
(ORPHAN NEIGHS)
And when I hear
your voice so clear
(SHELLY LAUGHS)
Feel it singin' in my heart
Are you the real thing
Or just an image of light
(ORPHAN NEIGHS)
Are you the real thing
That I've been dreamin' of
Are you the real thing
More than the real thing
There's many times
I've been looking for
The special one
who makes me smile
And out of the
blue, you came to me
Now I feel that I can fly
Are you the real thing
Or just an image of light
(SOMBER MUSIC)
(GIRLS LAUGHING)
Come on, girls, bedtime!
We got an early mornin'.
(LAUGHS) Just two
more minutes, please.
What ya doin' in there?
Daddy, do I look
like a prince?
You look like Tom Selleck.
(LAUGHS) You better hurry up
and wash that off your face
before your mother sees it.
Who do you think
drew the mustache?
(ALL LAUGH)
You got to twirl
it like it's real.
- You look so beautiful.
- Handsome prince.
(ALL LAUGHING)
MOTHER: Come on, girls.
(SOMBER MUSIC)
(JAKE SIGHS)
Tomorrow, I can go to Ben
Crowley's place, check there.
You can come along if
you think it might help.
Might do you some good.
I'll think about it.
(UPBEAT MUSIC)
Way, oh, way
Way, oh, way
Way, oh, way
Way, oh, way
One night, I woke
up in the dark
By morning, I
could breathe again
Daydream the pain away
Imagine me in a life
with better days
Better days
What's all this here?
Oh.
Have a seat.
Well,
ain't this somethin'.
Ain't this somethin', huh?
So,
how do you take your coffee?
Black, please.
What does that mean?
Means no sugar,
no milk, just plain.
Oh, okay.
You know, I just, I've
always heard people say,
"How do you take your coffee?"
But never knew what it meant.
Now you do.
This is my first
time making coffee.
I hope it's good.
Me too.
(BEN SLURPS)
Is, is something wrong?
It's fine (SNIFFS).
Okay, I know you're lying,
so just tell me
what I did wrong.
Well, there's
some grounds in it.
- Oh.
- Why don't I do this?
Coffee's one thing
I make real good.
Sorry, I just thought they
were supposed to be in there.
Yeah, of course.
See, that's a filter.
Can I have some?
Well, don't they say
coffee's no good for kids?
Stunts their growth
or somethin'?
I don't think one
cup is gonna kill me.
You're probably right.
Well, let's see (CHUCKLES).
Oh yeah, I, I don't think
I take my coffee black.
It tastes like dirt.
It's an acquired taste.
Kind of like you.
What's that supposed to mean?
I don't know.
I just, I think
you act all tough,
but inside, there's,
there's a nice guy.
Don't get your hopes up.
I think she'll let
me ride her, today.
We'll see.
Orphan!
(ORPHAN WHINNIES)
Come here, girl.
Come on.
(ORPHAN NICKERS)
BEN: Look at this,
she come right at you.
Come on.
(GENTLE MUSIC)
Orphan, good girl.
Are you ready to do this?
(ORPHAN NICKERS)
Just like we talked about.
(ORPHAN SNORTS)
Yes, good girl, I know you are.
Can you help me?
Yeah, but I'm tellin' ya,
it's not supposed
to work this way.
Let's see, come on.
Here, pull over here,
pull over here, pull over here.
There you go, there you go.
Let's do this, Orphan.
Okay, good.
Here, let me help you.
Swing that leg over.
Swing it over like
an old cowboy.
- All right.
- Yeah, good girl, Orphan.
- Just hold that tight.
- Okay.
Squeeze a little bit,
just squeeze, squeeze
your leg, squeeze.
That's it.
Good, oh, she's going good now.
Good, look at that.
SHELLY: Good, Orphan.
BEN: Keep a hold
of those reins.
We're doing it.
We're really doing it.
(GENTLE MUSIC)
Woo hoo!
That's it, just settle in.
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
Just let the horse feel
you, let the horse feel you.
All right.
Careful, be careful!
Woo!
Orphan, we're doing it.
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
Woo hoo!
Yeah!
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
Good girl, Orphan.
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(HORN HONKS)
(ORPHAN NICKERS)
JAKE: All right.
(DOOR BEEPING)
- Hey, Ben.
- What's up?
What can I do for you?
Well, we got a missing girl,
runaway, 12 years old.
Go.
(ORPHAN SNORTS)
BEN: Nope.
Are you sure?
Same thing I told the
people here, the other day,
this is private property.
Ain't no girl here.
Okay, well, just had to ask.
You, uh, you got company?
(BEN CHUCKLES)
Double-fistin' it.
- One of those mornings, huh?
- Yeah, it's one of those.
Okay.
CAROLINE: That horse,
it's the same one I
almost hit the other day.
Yeah.
She's yours?
Yeah, Freedom's filly.
Oh, Freedom.
How is she?
Can I say hi to her?
Freedom ain't with us no more.
Wolves got to her, a
couple of days ago.
Damn things.
What?
Why didn't you tell me?
I didn't think it
was a big deal to you,
and I'd have got
around to it, you know.
Of course you didn't,
and I'm sure you would've
gotten around to it.
Go, get back, go away!
If anything turns
up, I'll let ya know.
You breaking that filly?
Yeah, I'm tryin'.
CAROLINE: Thought you
were done with all that.
Well, I put a lot of
money into that horse,
and she'll sell
better if she's broke.
Right.
Okay, well, thanks
for your time.
If you hear anything,
see anything,
- you know how to find us.
- Yeah, yeah.
Let's go.
That's, uh, the Cogan
boys brought that by.
You know kids.
They wanted to have a
funeral for a horse.
Right.
Okay (COUGHS), good to see you.
Good luck with the filly,
and I'm sorry about Freedom.
(ENGINE REVS)
So, what's the
deal with Freedom?
Once upon a time,
Freedom was Ben's
most successful horse.
He really loved that horse.
Well, he didn't seem
too broken up about it.
Uh, he doesn't get broken up
about much anymore,
unfortunately.
You think he knows
anything about that girl?
Uh, no, I don't,
probably not (COUGHS).
- Hey, Melissa, it's Caroline.
- Hello, Caroline.
You know, I just wanted
to say thank you so much.
It was really sweet
what your boys did
for Freedom's funeral.
MELISSA: Oh, Freedom died?
You're kidding.
No, she did.
So y'all had no idea?
MELISSA: No, not at all.
Okay.
I'm so sorry.
You know, I probably
misinterpreted something.
Take care, bye bye.
(BIRDS TWITTERING)
So what's your endgame here?
What's that supposed to mean?
Well, what are
you gonna do now?
You got a plan?
I don't know.
I don't really think
about it that much.
All I knew is that I wanted out
from where I was.
Those people that
were here the other day,
your foster parents?
It's really none
of your business.
Oh, it is my business,
because now I have the police
on my property looking for you.
And I lied right to his face.
I don't think they believed
a word I was saying,
so they're gonna come back.
Maybe you're just too sensitive.
Maybe you deserved what you got.
(SHELLY PANTING)
My daddy'd just slap
you on the, on the,
he'd slap the back of your hand
with a wooden spoon or somethin'
and wash your mouth
out with soap,
just to teach you a lesson,
to build character, see.
So that's why
you're such a jerk?
That smart little mouth got
you in trouble, didn't it?
Is that what happened?
Tell me the truth.
Did you deserve it?
What happened
to all those people
in your life, huh?
All those people
in those pictures,
what did you do to
all those people?
What did you do to them?
What happened?
BEN: You probably deserved
the punishment they gave you.
Nobody wants to be with you.
You probably deserved it.
I don't feel sorry for you.
Yeah, and you couldn't
take it, and you ran.
(SHELLY SOBS)
This, is this what I deserved?
Who did that to you?
That man?
That woman?
What does it matter?
What does it matter?
According to you, I deserved it.
I deserved it (SOBS).
No, no, no, stop, stop.
Have a nice, lonely,
miserable life.
(SOMBER MUSIC)
Goddammit.
Stop, stop it.
Hey, stop.
- Stop.
- Get away from me!
Where are you going?
What does it matter to you?
You're a kid.
You can't be out on your own.
I'll take my chances.
Goodbye, Orphan.
(ORPHAN NICKERS)
(SOMBER MUSIC)
All you want to do
is feel your pain,
feel your loss.
Well, I'm here, and
I feel pain, too.
I'm your daughter, too.
I need to live a life.
Good, go then, go.
I'm not stoppin' you.
Go, live your life.
(SOMBER MUSIC)
(ORPHAN NEIGHS)
SHELLY: Orphan!
No, no!
(BRAKES SCREECH)
(CAR THUDS)
(SOMBER MUSIC)
Oh my gosh.
Orphan!
(ORPHAN SQUEALS)
Orphan.
God.
Are you okay?
(ORPHAN GRUNTS)
I'm okay.
I'm fine.
I'm so sorry (SOBS).
BEN: Easy, easy.
(SHELLY CRIES)
Okay, okay, baby.
Dad, what is she doing here?
Shelly?
Dad?
- Hold on, sweetie.
- Is she gonna be okay?
Dad, is she okay?
- Is she okay?
- Her eyes are clear.
That's a good sign.
(SHELLY CRIES)
You got to be strong now, honey.
This horse needs you now.
You got to be strong now.
(ORPHAN GRUNTS)
- Caroline.
- Yeah?
- Call the vet.
- Okay.
And tell 'em we need to get
this horse up to the stable.
Her eyes are clear, see.
(SHELLY SOBS)
Baby.
(SOMBER MUSIC)
Hi, it's Caroline Crowley.
I, um, I, I hit a horse,
and we need some help getting,
getting the horse up to
the stables at the farm.
(SOMBER MUSIC)
Bye.
(SOMBER MUSIC)
(BRAKES SCREECH)
(CAR THUDS)
I'm sorry.
- Where's Mom and Lucy?
- It wasn't his fault.
A vehicle ran a red light
and crashed into your
family's vehicle.
I'm sorry, Ms Crowley.
Your family didn't make it.
(CAROLINE GASPS)
What happened?
Dad?
(BEN SOBS)
Dad?
SHELLY: It's okay.
She has some deep bruising.
But it looks like she
suffered some brain trauma.
We'll have to take her
in and run some tests
to determine the extent of it.
She's probably in a lot of pain.
I think your best bet
is to put her down.
No, you can't do that.
You can't do that, Ben.
Don't give up on her.
Don't let them give
up on you, Orphan.
(ORPHAN GRUNTS)
It's okay.
It's gonna be okay.
Come on.
Why are they here?
I, I had to call them.
They are her guardians.
Thank God you're okay.
No, I'm not going with them.
Shelly, honey, you have to.
Look, honey, we've been
worried sick about you.
Orphan.
Don't let them give
up on you (SNIFFS).
You can't give up on her.
Gerald, help me out here.
- Hey, hey!
- Dad, let him go.
You like to hurt little kids?
- Dad, come on!
- Ben, Ben!
What the hell are you doing?
- Gerald, are you okay?
- I got to take you in now.
- Jesus, Ben.
- Just having some fun.
Yeah, well, that kind of fun
will get you in some trouble.
- Caroline.
- Yeah?
- Caroline, look at her back.
- Okay.
These people ain't right.
- Gerald, come on.
- Look, look at her back.
- Shelly, come here honey.
- I will.
Shelly, honey, come here.
Can I, can I look at
her back for a second?
MARTA: No, no, no, we've been
- through enough here.
- Excuse me.
MARTA: We're gonna
take her home now.
I represent this
child's welfare.
Hey, hey, Ms Jenkins,
just let the child go.
You don't have a say in this.
Thank you.
Come on, Shelly.
Is it okay if I just
look at your back?
(SOLEMN MUSIC)
It's gonna be okay.
(SOLEMN MUSIC)
These people are criminals,
and they're the
lowest form of life.
(SOLEMN MUSIC)
(UPBEAT MUSIC)
Hey, Ben, you're
being released.
The court's gonna
figure out what
to do with those other people.
Thank you, son.
(UPBEAT MUSIC)
Ben, you got to put
your seatbelt on.
Don't want anything
to happen to you.
(SEATBELT CLICKS)
Law's the law, I guess.
You like my daughter, huh?
No, I love her.
(SOLEMN MUSIC)
(CAR DOORS THUD)
How's she doin'?
No change really.
I'm not sure what's going on.
She doesn't show
signs of a concussion.
If it is brain damage,
she may never be
able to walk again.
You can go.
We'll see how she
is in the morning.
(SOLEMN MUSIC)
I need to ask you something.
Can you do it to her now?
What?
Apologize.
Okay, I guess I'll just
apologize to Orphan then.
I don't mean the horse.
Huh?
Oh.
Caroline.
Yeah.
I suppose I should.
(BIRDS TWITTERING)
When you were a kid, I
shouldn't have shut you out.
(BEN SNIFFS)
You're my girl,
and I shut you out.
It wasn't your fault.
It was an accident.
And you're in so much pain.
We were both in pain.
I shouldn't have
pushed you away.
I just didn't know
how to handle it.
I was stupid, still am (SNIFFS).
What I'm tryin' to say is
(SNIFFS) I'm sorry.
It's okay.
- I'm sorry.
- It's okay.
- I love you.
- I love you, too, Daddy.
I love you so much.
I love you so much.
(GENTLE MUSIC)
(ORPHAN WHINNIES)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
- Whoa.
- Orphan!
Orphan, oh, Orphan!
Oh my gosh, you're up!
You guys!
Guys, guys, come on!
You have to see this.
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(CAROLINE LAUGHING)
Come on, what are you doing?
- She's actually healing.
- Oh my gosh.
- She's up?
- Oh my gosh!
Wow, good job, sweet girl.
So, so did you apologize?
Yeah, yeah.
See?
Told you.
Orphan.
(JAKE LAUGHS)
- Look at that, at you.
- That's so cute.
- Yeah.
- So cute.
- Missed you so much.
- Yeah, I got
to get Shelly back to
deal with this mess
with her foster parents.
Where they gonna send her?
It's for the state to decide.
Maybe I ought to adopt her.
Unfortunately, they'll
never go for that,
because you're a single male,
a little on the old side
with a fresh assault
charge on your record.
I think she wants
you to brush her.
- Me?
- Me?
You.
- Okay.
- Come on.
This is a curry brush.
You're gonna move it in
circles around her body
but not her cute face
or her legs, though.
JAKE: All right.
(GENTLE MUSIC)
Am I doin' it right?
Yeah, you're doing great.
I think she likes it.
(ORPHAN NICKERS)
She's calm.
Hey, Shelly.
Do you mind if I borrow
this guy for a minute?
Yeah.
- Fine.
- Here.
- Take over.
- Thanks.
Good job.
(ORPHAN NICKERS)
I was thinking maybe
we could (MUMBLES).
(JAKE CHUCKLES)
What about your daddy issues?
They're gettin' better.
(GENTLE MUSIC)
Think so?
Startin' to like me now, huh?
You're startin' to like me now?
(CAROLINE LAUGHS)
- All of a sudden.
- What a sweet girl.
- Is she okay?
- She's good.
I know she's getting cleaner.
Yeah?
SHELLY: You did pretty good.
You did a good
job brushing her.
All this time, I thought
you didn't like me.
Yeah.
Good girl, Orphan.
- Yeah, good for you.
- Yeah.
Good for you,
you're happy now.
- (LIPS SMACK)
- You worried us so much.
Big kiss and love her.
That's it, yeah.
(GENTLE MUSIC)
Where is everybody?
Let's go.
We're gonna be late.
(CAROLINE WHISTLES)
Shelly!
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
Shelly!
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
Over here, I'm coming!
(HOOVES CLOPPING)
Hi!
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
All right, kids,
come on, let's go!
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
No more fun and games.
We got to concentrate
on the competition.
(ORPHAN NICKERS)
- She's ready.
- Yeah, she's ready.
Yeah, she's ready, all right.
CAROLINE: Let's go!
Good job, good job.
SHELLY: She's always ready!
- Keep 'em up, boy!
- Come on!
We're gonna be late!
(KIDS CHATTERING)
Where's your dad?
- Dad!
- I don't know.
BEN: Where's your dad?
- I don't know.
- He's always late.
- Dad, come on!
- Come on!
- Hurry!
- You're taking way too long.
- All right, I'm in a hurry.
- Keep it moving!
- I'm in a hurry.
- You're in trouble.
(GENTLE MUSIC)
(ORPHAN NICKERS)
(FAMILY CHATTERING)
JAKE: Aw, sweetie,
I love you, too.
I love you, too.
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(GENTLE MUSIC)
If I could take all
the things from you
I would
If I could take all
the blame from you
I would
But sometimes I feel
like it's all my fault
But I know that it's not
I need to be reassured
That is just who I am
If you want, you can
tell me the truth
I might be young,
but I know you
You need to understand
that I do forgive you
It's just that I'm mad
that you decided to lie
You need to listen to me
Or I can move on
I need to be reassured
That is just who I am
If you want, you can
tell me the truth
I might be young,
but I know you
You've always
been there for me
Through thick and thin
Now it's my turn
to say thank you
So you got to trust me
I'll always be there
I'll always be by your side
I need to be reassured
That is just who I am
That's just who I am
If you want, you can
tell me the truth
You can tell me the truth
I might be young,
but I know you
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
But I know you
I know
(WAVES CRASHING)
(WIND WHISTLING)
(CRICKETS CHIRPING)
(GIRL PANTING)
(OWL HOOTS)
(WOLVES HOWLING)
Is my food not good enough
for your refined palate?
Just not hungry.
I'll bet the kids from that
god-awful orphanage (SCOFFS),
I betcha they would be
thrilled to be here.
You wanna to back there?
(CRICKETS CHIRPING)
(WOLVES HOWLING)
(OMINOUS MUSIC)
(GENTLE MUSIC)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
Who told you that?
- Johnny, Paul and Jason.
- Paul, Jason, all right.
(REMOTE CLICKS)
(MAN SIGHS)
(HORSE NEIGHING)
What's going on down there?
Hush up!
(HORSE NEIGHS)
(DOG BARKS)
(HORSE SQUEALS)
(WOLVES HOWL)
(TENSE MUSIC)
(GIRL PANTING)
(GIRL GROANS)
Answer me.
What an ungrateful brat.
No wonder no one wanted you.
Go ahead and
take me back then.
Get out of here!
(WOLF GROWLS)
Get out of here, dammit!
I'll shoot to kill.
Get out of here!
(GUN FIRES)
All right, show your teeth,
but get out of here!
(GUN FIRES)
Damn wolves.
That's all I need.
(HORSE NEIGHS)
(HORSE WHINNIES)
Don't you worry, girl.
You're my lady.
(HORSE SNORTS)
Don't you worry.
You're my best girl.
Hm, you know that.
I won't let anything happen
to you or your daughter.
You know that.
(HORSE SNORTS)
You, you got to stop
kickin' open things.
You're doing no one no good.
(HORSE SNORTS)
Okay, you settle
down, get some rest.
See you in the morning.
See you in the morning.
(HORSE WHINNIES)
Don't you worry.
I'm gonna fix that thing.
I'm gonna fix that
thing for you.
I should've fixed it long ago.
(HORSE NICKERS)
(ALARM BEEPING)
Oh dammit.
Oh jeez.
I'll be back.
(ALARM BEEPING)
(PAN CRACKLING)
(STEAM HISSES)
(CRICKETS CHIRPING)
(GIRL GASPING)
(BIRD WARBLING)
(WOLVES HOWLING)
(GIRL SIGHS)
(SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC)
(GENTLE MUSIC)
(HORSE WHINNIES)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(WOLF HOWLS)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(GENTLE MUSIC)
(HORSE GRUNTS)
(HORSE NICKERS)
(GIRL GASPS)
(HORSE SNORTS)
(GENTLE MUSIC)
(HORSE GRUNTS)
(GENTLE MUSIC)
(HORSE GRUNTS)
(GIRL SIGHS)
(GENTLE MUSIC)
(HORSE SNORTING)
(HORSE WHINNIES)
(PROTEIN BAR CRUNCHES)
(GENTLE MUSIC)
(HORSE SNORTS)
(GENTLE MUSIC)
(HORSE NICKERS)
(GENTLE MUSIC)
Creeper.
You know it's kind of rude
to watch someone sleep.
(GENTLE MUSIC)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(OMINOUS MUSIC)
(WOLVES GROWLING)
(HORSES WHINNY)
(WOLVES GROWLING)
(HORSES NEIGHING)
(WOLVES GROWLING)
Oh my God, stop it!
Go away!
Get away from her!
Get away!
(HORSES NEIGHING)
(WOLVES GROWLING)
Go, get away!
Get away from them!
(WOLVES GROWLING)
(HORSE NEIGHING)
Get away, go!
Get out of here!
Get the hell out of here!
Get out.
(GUN CLICKS)
(GUN FIRES)
I'll kill ya!
(HORSE NEIGHS)
(WOLVES GROWL)
(GUN FIRES)
Get out!
Get out!
(GIRL GASPS)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(GIRL GASPS)
(GUN CLICKS)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
Who are you?
What are you doing here?
(GIRL SQUEAKS)
Oh dammit.
(HORSE NICKERS)
Oh God.
What'd they do to ya?
(SOMBER MUSIC)
What'd they do to ya?
What'd they do to ya, baby?
(HORSE GRUNTING)
It's just me, it's just me.
(HORSE GRUNTS)
(MAN SOBS)
Okay, okay.
(SOMBER MUSIC)
(GUN CLICKS)
(GUN FIRES)
(GIRL GASPS)
(SOMBER MUSIC)
(MAN SOBS)
(SOMBER MUSIC)
(HORSE SNORTS)
(SOMBER MUSIC)
(HORSE WHINNIES)
Go away.
Stop.
Please, stop following me.
Go home.
Go away!
Leave me alone.
Go back home.
Why won't you just
leave me alone?
You have to go home.
You can't go with me.
Go away.
Stop.
Just go home.
(GENTLE MUSIC)
(HORSE WHINNIES)
You can't go with me,
so just go back home, okay?
Go back.
Go home.
Follow me then.
(HORSE NICKERS)
I'm taking you back.
(GENTLE MUSIC)
How long you
been sleeping here?
You shot that horse.
How do you know it couldn't
have gotten better?
I'll tell you how
this is gonna go.
I'm gonna ask the questions,
and then you're gonna answer.
Is that clear?
Take your horse.
He keeps following me around.
He is a she.
She's in for a rough time now.
She just lost her mother.
So what are you, a runaway?
Fine, don't answer.
You'll work it out
with the police anyway.
I only stayed here last night.
How old are you?
Sure, and I'm 35.
I have a pituitary
gland issue.
It inhibits my growth.
That's a good one.
Where'd you come
up with that one?
Are you gonna call the cops?
Please don't.
Listen, you don't understand.
I can't go back there.
Please don't report me.
Please.
Last thing I need is to deal
with the cops over some
juvenile delinquent
with a big vocabulary.
That horse trusts you.
Maybe you can help me
get her in the stable.
And then go on your way.
I won't say a peep.
What's her name?
Filly.
Come here, Filly.
Come on.
Come on, Filly.
(FILLY NICKERS)
That's it, good girl.
Good girl, Filly.
Come on, Filly.
(FILLY WHINNIES)
Come on.
That's a good girl.
(GENTLE MUSIC)
- So...
- Stay, Filly.
You know horses, huh?
No.
But I like animals.
Filly?
Doesn't that mean
young female horse?
That's it.
Real creative.
You really spent a lot
of time on that name.
Well, she's a horse, honey.
She don't care.
And I certainly don't.
Just like you don't care
that you shot her mom.
If you follow that fence,
it'll take you to the road.
It's a good three-hour
walk into town.
(SOLEMN MUSIC)
(FILLY GRUNTS)
(SOLEMN MUSIC)
(GENTLE MUSIC)
(FILLY NICKERS)
Shelly, come on.
If you're late, you know
what's gonna happen.
Shelly?
Shelly?
Come on, wake up.
(SOLEMN MUSIC)
All right, you guys, let's go.
Grab your jackets.
We're gonna be late.
Where's, uh, where's Shelly?
Shelly!
Gerald, will you run up there
and go get her, please?
No, she's sick and
has a big bruise.
You probably don't want her
seeing the social worker today.
Man, that kid is more
trouble than she is worth.
Okay, Caitlyn, do me a favor.
Go grab the box of
protein bars, please.
They're all gone!
What, how can that be?
I just bought 'em yesterday.
Okay, come on, we actually
don't have time anyway.
Let's go.
You got everything?
- Yeah.
- Okay, good, good, good.
Let's go!
(ENGINE CRANKS)
(HAMMER THUDS)
(SOLEMN MUSIC)
(HAMMER THUDS)
(SOLEMN MUSIC)
(HAMMER CLATTERS)
(FILLY SNORTS)
(SOLEMN MUSIC)
(FILLY NICKERS)
Here you go.
Breakfast.
(FILLY SNORTS)
There, nice grain.
(FILLY SNORTS)
You got to eat something.
Come on, eat something, here.
(FILLY GRUNTS)
(BEN SIGHS)
Look, you're mad at me.
You and I got to
learn to get along.
It's just you and me now.
(FILLY SNORTS)
I'm mad at me, too.
(BRIGHT MUSIC)
Here.
Put this on.
I don't want to be responsible
if you freeze to death.
(ENGINE REVS)
(BRIGHT MUSIC)
WOMAN: So Mr Crowley,
how old was she?
BEN: Who?
Your horse.
BEN: She's dead.
WOMAN: But how old was she?
24, 24.
So the wolves got her?
Yeah.
Too bad there's an ordinance
against shooting them.
I see them wolves again,
I'll shoot every
damn last one of 'em.
And then I'll track down the guy
who made that ordinance.
I'll shoot him too.
When can you come by?
WOMAN: We can have someone
by later this afternoon.
That's good.
- Thank you.
- Thank you.
Thank you.
(HORN HONKS)
It's right here.
Thank you.
(DALLAS COUGHS)
What's your problem?
I work for tips.
Well, I'll give you one.
Don't beg for what
you don't deserve.
How's that for a tip?
No wonder nobody likes you.
What'd you say?
Have a nice day.
(BIRDS TWITTERING)
(SIGHS) Oh dammit.
What would you have named her?
Named who?
The filly.
I don't know.
Wait.
I got it.
Orphan.
Orphan?
Yeah.
That's, that's what she is now.
You think that's a
better name than Filly?
Definitely.
It's the damn worst name
for a horse I ever heard.
Whatever.
Look, look.
I got a problem.
Yeah (LAUGHS), seems like
you got a lot of problems.
You should talk.
What's your problem?
I got a depressed horse.
Won't eat.
You know, I
didn't eat anything
for a week after my mom died.
What made you finally eat?
Hunger.
Hunger, okay.
I got a bunch of groceries.
Good for you.
Are you hungry?
No, I'm good.
Forget it.
Okay.
I guess I might be
a little hungry.
Okay, get in then,
if you have no better plans.
And I'll drop you in town later.
(TRAIN HORN HONKS)
SOCIAL WORKER: Hi.
So how is everyone doing?
We're good.
I mean, it couldn't be better.
That's great.
I think, though, we
might be missing one.
Shelly?
We are.
Shelly has the stomach flu.
- She's sick.
- Oh.
Poor baby.
She was throwing up all morning.
That's terrible.
Okay, well, let's get started.
Is everyone adjusting
to the country?
You guys aren't used
to being out there.
No, but they love it.
I mean, they've been great.
- Really lovin' it (LAUGHS).
- That's great.
I just, uh, I want
to hear it from them.
- Oh, yeah.
- It's understandable.
Yeah.
So (COUGHS), any challenges?
Nothing.
I love it.
You know, it's pretty normal
to experience some
challenges in the beginning.
Well, maybe.
Maybe what?
The challenge is
just getting used
to having such great parents.
(FOSTER MOTHER LAUGHS)
What about, what
about you two?
Oh nothing, no challenges.
I love it.
Okay, so...
Um, I actually have to
assess all of the children
before I'm able to
release the check.
It's just protocol.
So I'm gonna need
to talk to Shelly.
I can assure you, though,
that she's doing great.
I mean, she's happy.
She's adjusted.
- She's...
- I'm sure that she is.
It's just protocol.
I have to talk to her.
So I could come by later today.
I have some time.
Yeah, it's just
that she's so sick.
Can I just bring her
in on another day?
I don't, I don't mind.
Plus, we can take care of
one of your site visits.
And I will be able
to give you the check
while I'm there.
- Yeah, okay.
- Okay?
Okay.
(TRAIN HORN HONKS)
(BELL RINGING)
BEN: You got a name?
SHELLY: Yeah, it's Michelle,
but everyone just
calls me Shelly.
Okay.
SHELLY: Benjamin Crowley.
You don't look like a Benjamin.
It's just Ben.
Put that away.
(GENTLE MUSIC)
Think it's too messy?
It's your house.
(GENTLE MUSIC)
I could make
eggs or sandwiches.
A sandwich is cool.
Ham or turkey?
I'm vegan.
Get out of here.
I am.
I don't like eating animals.
Well, I could make a
lettuce and tomato sandwich.
Sure, sounds good.
Sounds terrible.
I'll put some cheese on it.
I'm vegan, not a vegetarian.
Look, I'm not
up on those stuff.
How 'bout a peanut
butter and jelly?
Can you eat that?
Yeah.
That's what you're gonna get.
(GENTLE MUSIC)
(GUNS FIRING)
(HOOVES CLOPPING)
So what was her name,
the mother horse
that you killed?
The wolves killed her.
Didn't know wolves
could shoot guns.
You think because
you don't eat meat
that you like
animals more than me?
My horse was suffering.
The wolves killed her, period.
I should've fixed
that wall better.
Didn't want to put
'em near the stable,
'cause the latch was broke.
Should've fixed that too.
Freedom,
that was her name.
Freedom.
That's a good horse name.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Come on, let's see
if you can help me.
You can take that with you.
(BEN GRUNTS)
Okay.
Did you eat anything?
Let's see.
Nothing, huh?
Nothing.
Maybe we'll get
you some exercise.
You build up up an appetite.
Huh, Filly?
(SOMBER MUSIC)
Orphan.
(HORSE SNORTS)
Come here, Orphan.
Come on, girl.
BEN: You win.
That's a good girl.
Orphan.
Talk about a depressing name.
Not if you own it.
Then it makes you stronger.
(ORPHAN GRUNTS)
An orphan is sad,
but just orphan, it's strong.
She's a survivor.
You think you can get
her out to the corral?
Orphan?
Race ya.
(ORPHAN SNORTS)
(ORPHAN NICKERS)
Simple as that, I guess.
SHELLY: Come on, girl.
(ORPHAN NEIGHS)
(GENTLE MUSIC)
Come on.
(ORPHAN NEIGHS)
Good girl.
Come on, give it back.
Give it back.
(SHELLY LAUGHS)
BEN: Little
more, little more.
That's it, that's it.
(BACKUP ALARM BEEPS)
(GENTLE MUSIC)
Animal rendering?
(CAR DOOR THUDS)
Are you okay?
Fine, I'm okay,
go back to sleep.
Do you need to go
back to the doctor?
I don't know, honey.
(MOTHER SCREAMS)
(MOTOR WHIRS)
Come on, Orphan.
You don't need to see this.
(CHAINS RATTLING)
That's it.
She's over here, in the back.
At first, people
feel sorry for you,
but it doesn't last long.
After a while, you're,
you're pretty much on your own.
No one will ever love you
as much as your mother.
People will act like they care,
but they don't.
They just do whatever
makes them feel the best
about themselves.
(SOLEMN MUSIC)
I'm telling you this.
I mean, someone has to.
I wish someone
would've warned me.
(MOTOR WHIRRING)
(METAL CLANGS)
(SOLEMN MUSIC)
(ORPHAN NEIGHS)
No, Orphan!
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
No, Orphan, come back.
Stop, Orphan!
(ORPHAN NEIGHS)
Hold it, hold on!
SHELLY: Come back!
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(ORPHAN NEIGHS)
Hold out, slow down!
- (ORPHAN NEIGHS)
- Orphan!
Orphan!
- (ORPHAN NEIGHS)
- Whoa.
Shh, it's okay, girl.
(ORPHAN NEIGHS)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(SHELLY GRUNTS)
Orphan!
(ORPHAN SNORTS)
- Orphan!
- Let her go.
- Let her go.
- Look, it's okay, girl.
Look, I'm not hurt.
(ORPHAN NEIGHS)
See, I'm not.
- I'm okay.
- Okay, okay.
I'm not hurt.
- What?
- We'll clean that up.
We have, we have to find her!
- We'll catch her.
- Stop it.
We'll catch her later!
- I'm gonna clean that up.
- No.
We got to take
care of business.
- As dirty a place as...
- Orphan!
I'll come get you.
(ORPHAN NEIGHS)
(SOLEMN MUSIC)
Where is she?
- Where is she?
- I don't know!
What? Gerald.
- Where is she?
- I don't know.
I promise I don't.
She was gone this morning.
You told me she was
sick this morning.
Did you lie to us?
(CAR DOOR THUDS)
That's just what we need.
Okay, you go wash your face.
Get (SIGHS)!
(TENSE MUSIC)
Okay, I've got this.
(TENSE MUSIC)
- Oh hi.
- Hi.
Um, you just missed her.
Gerald took her to the doctor
to check on that flu of hers.
- Oh.
- And you know,
now I feel like,
I feel like all the
kids are starting
to come down with something.
Do you know which doctor it is
that they went to see?
I'll just write it
down and pop by.
I, I don't know.
And Gerald doesn't have
his cell phone, so...
I can, I can let you
know when he comes back.
SOCIAL WORKER:
You have two cars?
Uh, no, um, no, because
Gerald's brother took them
to the doctor, today.
I like to always try to keep
a car her, just in case.
Is everything okay?
Do you mind if I come in
for a moment, actually?
Sure, I mean, you're gonna
have to enter at your own risk,
because it is germ
warfare in here (LAUGHS).
You know what, it's fine.
I'll check back tomorrow.
- Okay.
- Okay.
I hope she feels better.
Thank you, thanks.
- So be safe.
- You too.
All right.
(FOOTSTEPS CLACK)
We best find that girl.
Oh it's not too bad.
It's not too bad, see?
Don't hurt, hydrogen peroxide.
That's a good one
for you to know.
All right, how 'bout that elbow?
SHELLY: What happened there?
I should fix that.
This is nothing.
(GENTLE MUSIC)
What's this?
It's, it's nothing.
I'm just a klutz.
Who did that to you?
No one.
Come on.
Let's go find her.
(GENTLE MUSIC)
Hey, it's Caroline.
I just saw a horse running
outside your property,
so I thought I would
call and let you know.
Orphan, Orphan!
She must be so scared,
all alone with no one.
BEN: Yeah,
especially this one.
Never left her mother's
side since she was born.
SHELLY: Well, at least
you guys have each other.
Truth is, she
never took to me.
This limp I got was from
when she busted up my knee.
Does Orphan have a horse dad?
Her daddy was a test tube
of $50,000 stallion semen.
Dude, come on, that's gross.
(BEN CHUCKLES)
I'm sorry.
I guess I forgot I
was talking to a kid.
How 'bout you?
You got a human daddy?
Nope.
It's just me and my mom.
Orphan!
(GENTLE MUSIC)
You better hope we find her.
(GENTLE PIANO MUSIC)
(CAR DOOR THUDS)
Hey.
How long have you been waiting?
I don't know, maybe an hour.
I'm so sorry.
I was doing a site visit.
Yeah, well, it
wouldn't be a problem
if you actually gave
me a key to your place.
I gave you a toothbrush.
That's a big step for me.
Yeah, way to commit.
Told you, I'm a slow study.
Yeah, well, there's slow.
Then there's Caroline slow,
three years for a
toothbrush (SCOFFS).
Maybe in another
three, you'll get a key.
Seriously, though,
what are we doing?
We're not doing anything.
We're just, uh,
we're hanging out.
We're dating.
I don't know, Jake.
Why do you have to
always label everything?
Yeah, I guess you're right.
I guess if there's not a label,
there's no need to
actually break up.
Break up?
What, because you
don't have a key?
It's not about
a key, Caroline.
I want to be with you
for the rest of my life.
And you just wanna hang out.
I told you.
- I have...
- Daddy issues, I know.
Well, at some point,
you have to grow up
and accept the fact that
your daddy isn't here,
and he's not an issue.
So good luck with everything.
Good luck with everything?
Are you serious right now?
Jake!
Goodbye, Caroline.
(ENGINE REVS)
(SOLEMN MUSIC)
SHELLY: Orphan!
Here, girl!
It's gettin' dark now.
Let's get back.
What about the wolves?
She can't just be out
here all by herself.
Maybe she already
found her way back.
Let's go.
Orphan!
Come here, girl!
(GENTLE MUSIC)
We'll leave the doors open,
in case she wanders
back tonight.
She'll turn up.
This is her home.
Where else is she gonna go?
Okay.
I think I'm just gonna
sleep in the stable tonight,
in case she comes back...
Don't be ridiculous.
It's freezing down here.
I got the, I got the couch.
You'll be safe there.
But just for one more day,
and then tomorrow
you can, you know,
go do what you planned on doing.
Hey, there's a light
blinking on this thing here.
(DOOR CLACKS)
- What is it?
- An answering machine.
Dude, that's so old-school.
When'd you get it?
'90s.
- You mean like the 1890s?
- Hey, leave that alone.
Don't be poking around my stuff.
CAROLINE: Hey, it's Caroline.
I just saw a horse running
outside your property.
So I thought I would
call and let you know.
Dammit.
CAROLINE: It wasn't Freedom.
Well, just wanted
to let you know.
That's all.
Who's Caroline?
- (ANSWERING MACHINE BEEPS)
- Just somebody.
(SOLEMN MUSIC)
MAN: Come on, honey,
eat something, will you?
Do you have any idea
what a lobster goes through
before he reaches maturity?
You eat like a little birdie.
You eat like a pig.
WOMAN: Many of them are
eaten by voracious seagulls.
Yeah.
Here.
Don't get too excited.
It only gets five channels.
If the reception is bad,
just jimmy the rabbit ears.
Rabbit ears?
Oh, you don't know
everything, huh?
Rabbit ears, see?
That's water, honey?
(AUDIENCE LAUGHS)
I think he looks better already.
But don't worry.
If she don't come back tonight,
we'll find her tomorrow.
Good night.
Hey.
What does an animal
rendering service do?
You want the truth
or the kiddie version?
Well, let's start
with the kiddie version.
Okay, well, the animal rendering
service took Freedom away
and delivered it
to horsey heaven.
Hmm, okay,
and the truth?
You don't want to know.
Get some sleep.
(SOMBER MUSIC)
This time, I know the way
Don't use Dad's toothpaste,
'cause it's disgusting.
He also brushes fast, too.
Mom says you're supposed
to brush for one minute.
That's 60 seconds.
Under the sky
I'll take it back
My own way
I won't even
Orphan.
Whisper your name
Orphan!
Orphan!
Orphan!
Don't turn me back
Orphan, come here, girl.
Orphan.
I'll be all right
This time on my own
Mom, what are you doing here?
I thought we could ride
horses like we talked about.
(HOOVES CLOPPING)
Your mom is dead
and so is hers.
(WOLF GROWLS)
(HORSE NEIGHS)
- Hey, get away from her!
- You don't tell me
what to do.
Gerald.
(GUN CLICKS)
- (HORSE NEIGHS)
- Stop!
Get away from her!
Stop, no!
(SHELLY SCREAMS)
(ORPHAN WHINNIES)
(SOLEMN MUSIC)
What happened?
Orphan.
She was right here
looking down at me,
and then I screamed,
and I guess I just scared
her off, and she ran.
She ran out here.
She ran this way.
I'm sure she's still out there.
What were you doing out here?
Well, I just couldn't sleep.
Just, I just wanted to be up
in case she came back.
Maybe the wolves
will come back, too.
Yeah, well, you
know she's close.
And I just, I really
need to be here
in case she comes back, okay?
It ain't safe here.
Well, if you're scared,
then, uh, you can go back
inside, in the house.
I understand.
Night.
(GENTLE MUSIC)
(ROOSTER CROWS)
(GENTLE MUSIC)
(ORPHAN SNORTS)
(HORN HONKS)
(GENTLE MUSIC)
This is private property.
I'm sorry for the intrusion,
especially so early
in the morning.
We're just, we're looking
for our little girl.
She's missing.
And she's, she's only 12.
And she's just cute as a button.
She really is.
But she's not used to being
out here in the country.
So we're really,
really concerned.
12, she run away?
No, no.
I think she just got lost.
You know how it is
being out in this parts,
being a city kid.
BEN: She's your
daughter, you say, huh?
Not, not our blood daughter.
We're, we're foster parents.
But, but we love
'em like our own,
even if she is troubled.
What do you mean troubled?
She's got a lot of
behavioral issues,
like a lot of the
kids that come to us.
She's, she's
intellectually advanced,
but emotionally,
she's very unstable.
So we're really worried
about her being out
here on her own.
If you do know
anything about her
or anything about
her whereabouts,
can you, can you
let us know, please?
(SOLEMN MUSIC)
I don't know
anything about no kid.
This is private property.
If she comes through here,
she'd be trespassing
like you're doin' now.
So you could turn around.
Good luck in your search.
(SOLEMN MUSIC)
(ORPHAN NEIGHS)
Orphan.
Orphan!
Orphan, you're back.
Orphan.
(ORPHAN SNORTS)
It's okay, Orphan, it's okay.
It's okay, you didn't mean it.
You're gonna be okay.
You just got scared.
I know.
They took your mom away, huh?
(ORPHAN NICKERS)
It's okay.
It's okay, girl.
(ORPHAN SNORTS)
(KNOCKING)
Hi.
She and Gerald aren't here.
Oh, that's okay.
Do you mind if
maybe I talk to you?
May I come in?
They would probably be mad
if we let somebody in.
You're right, you're right.
That's not fair
of me to ask you.
I mean, you can come
in, if you want to.
No, no.
So how are you feeling?
Fine.
But weren't you gettin' sick?
No, I feel good.
Oh, okay.
What about Shelly?
They still haven't found her.
What do you mean
they haven't found her?
I don't really know anything.
Honey, is Shelly missing?
- She may have run away.
- She may have run away.
When did she maybe do this?
Yesterday.
They're out looking for her now.
Caitlyn, you did
the right thing.
Please, don't tell
them I told you.
Deal.
I was never here.
You know, we have a
lot in common like that.
We both, we both lost our moms.
I'm glad you're in
my life, Orphan.
I don't have a lot of people.
You're like my best friend.
Do you like when
I brush your hair?
(ORPHAN NICKERS)
That's good, that's good.
Here, we'll put a
carrot in the trough.
She's gettin' the idea.
Oh look, there she goes.
SHELLY: Well,
that's a good girl.
(GENTLE MUSIC)
- Good girl, Orphan.
- Yeah.
She's always been trouble,
ever since she was born.
Her mother was old
when she had 'em,
and maybe that's why she
come out a little squirrelly.
Okay, she's not squirrelly.
No wonder she doesn't like you.
Her mother was the opposite.
Freedom was great
with everybody.
Well, Orphan's
just misunderstood.
When I talk to
her, I really feel
like she understands
everything I'm saying.
And earlier, she felt bad,
because she made
me skin my knee.
BEN: Oh she
felt bad, did she?
Yeah.
Listen, maybe if you would
just apologize to her,
she would be much nicer to you.
You want me to
apologize to a horse?
I ain't apologizing to a horse.
Don't expect her to like you.
Well, whether she
likes me or not,
a horse has got
to eat every day.
If she keeps this up, she's
gonna get sick real fast.
(ORPHAN NICKERS)
I can get in a lot
of trouble, you know,
not reportin' you and
lettin' you stay here.
One more night.
We'll let Filly get settled,
and then I'll drop
you in town tomorrow.
I, uh,
I understand.
And her name is Orphan.
(PHONE RINGS)
(PHONE BEEPS)
Hey, Jake, don't hang up.
Business, not personal.
I've got a set of fosters
that I think are trying
to cover up a runaway.
Can you help?
You talkin' about
Marta and Gerald Jenkins?
CAROLINE: Yeah, I am.
JAKE: Yeah, I'm going
to meet 'em right now.
I had a feeling.
I'm on my way.
You hold it like this.
You see where I'm holdin' it?
Hold it like this.
You're gonna put this
up over her nose.
And then this part is gonna go,
this part here,
put this over her ears.
(ORPHAN NICKERS)
Oh, she's...
See, that's not 'cause
she don't like me,
which she don't,
but horses are prey animals.
They spook easy.
This is gonna take time.
Freedom took two weeks
before she let 'em
put a halter on her.
(GENTLE MUSIC)
Oh well, isn't that somethin'?
She's just lettin' you do it.
- Good girl.
- Look at that.
Well, that's a good girl.
See?
Told you she wanted to do this.
Maybe if you would
just apologize,
she would actually let you.
Why am I not surprised?
SHELLY: See?
BEN: Look, take the rope,
just walk in front of her.
She's gonna walk with you.
- Come on, Orphan.
- She walks with you anyway.
See?
- She's gonna walk with you.
- Good girl.
- Good girl.
- Nice and easy.
Hey.
Hey!
You lied to me.
Caroline.
No, no, no, no, they sat
in my office yesterday.
They looked me
right in the face,
- and they lied to me.
- Okay, Caroline.
Just give 'em a chance.
No, I assure you.
The second that we found
out that she was missing,
we came right to the police.
And when was that?
That was a couple
of hours ago.
That's a lie.
She was missing yesterday, okay.
You didn't want to tell me,
because you wanted the check.
If anything happens to
this girl, it's on you.
Caroline, you're outta line.
We woke up this morning,
and she was gone.
When did you, uh,
take her to the doctor?
That was yesterday.
What doctor did you take her to?
I didn't take
her to the doctor.
See?
Another lie.
She was feeling better,
so I thought it was best
to take her back home.
I think she just
had a 24-hour flu.
Okay, all right, let's
focus on the bigger issue.
We have a missing girl.
Thank you.
Can we focus on what's
important here, please?
We're trying to
find our daughter.
Well, she couldn't have
gotten too far on foot.
Right, but if she's been
missing an extra 24 hours,
that drastically changes
the search parameters.
I don't appreciate
the accusations.
I think it's really inappropriate
coming from somebody
who's supposed to be
trying to help us.
I am not here to help you.
I am here for the
child's welfare.
Do you understand that?
All right, let's just
- settle down, okay?
- I can't.
- I can't with these people.
- Just settle down, all right.
Do you guys have any
idea where she could be?
We looked at all the farms,
all around town, nothing.
I mean, everybody
was really helpful,
except for Crowley.
Yeah, well, that's
the way old Ben can be.
That man's had a lot
of tragedy in his life.
Isn't that right, Caroline?
She would've gotten a lot
farther than the Crowley farm.
Besides, Ben Crowley is someone
you run away from, not to.
BEN: Okay.
Hot off the grill.
Pancakes for dinner?
Well, it's either that
or a nice, juicy steak.
Pancakes are much better.
So you never eat meat, huh?
Only when my foster
mom forces me to.
After my real mom
died, I went vegan.
I didn't want to kill
anything that had a mother
or could be a mother,
and plus it's healthier.
You need protein
for your muscles.
Look at horses.
They don't eat meat,
and they're strong.
You ain't a horse, honey.
So are you gonna have
a funeral for Freedom?
- A funeral?
- Yeah, yeah.
I think you should have one
I mean, I bet Orphan
would like it.
You grew up on
too many cartoons
of singin' fish and
talkin' donkeys.
Animals don't have funerals
for each other in nature.
You can learn a
lot from animals.
They move on.
They don't, they don't
linger in the past.
Well, if you
really believe that,
then why are you?
You don't know what
you're talking about.
Okay, no offense, but I
mean, look at this place,
the answering machine,
the rabbit ears.
You're clearly
lingering in the past.
Some of us only have the past.
You're a kid.
This'll be a distant
memory for you someday.
I still think you should
have a funeral for her.
Last thing I'm gonna do is
have a funeral for a horse.
Okay, now we say something.
Who wants to go first?
Why don't you let
the horse go first?
Right.
Orphan?
BEN: Oh God.
(BEN SIGHS)
(ORPHAN NICKERS)
That was good.
Well said, Orphan.
I'll go next.
(SHELLY SIGHS)
God loves all creatures,
big and small.
I assume that you
had a good life
and that you were a
great mother to Orphan.
I hope you're running
around in horsey heaven.
Now you.
Well, Freedom was
a (SNIFFS), you know,
she was all I had.
(SOMBER MUSIC)
(BEN SIGHS)
She was a...
This is silly.
She was just a horse.
(SOMBER MUSIC)
(ORPHAN NICKERS)
I know.
I miss my mom, too.
(ORPHAN NICKERS)
(SOMBER MUSIC)
(BEN SIGHS)
Well, hello, Jim.
- How are you?
- Hi, Hilda, welcome back.
Here's a nice book on horses,
something to take with you.
You've been hemmin' and hawin'
about somethin' you want to say.
What is it?
Okay, I want to ride Orphan.
Oh (LAUGHS).
And I think that she
wants me to, as well.
I, I can, I can just tell.
Honey, you don't
know the first thing
about riding a horse.
Well, then teach me.
That horse likes you.
I'll give you that.
But up till a, up
till a day ago,
she wouldn't let
anyone touch her.
She ain't broke.
Orphan would have to
be broke and trained,
and that don't happen overnight.
I know.
I'm a trainer.
It's what I do.
It's what I did.
You just, just
called her Orphan.
- Oh boy.
- It's catching on.
It's an awful name.
I was thinking
what if I stuck around
here for a little bit?
No.
What, I can, I can clean.
I can take care of Orphan.
BEN: No.
I won't get in your way.
And if something's
wrong, I'll be gone.
Now look,
I think you're a good kid.
I do.
But you got people out
there lookin' for you.
And I should've reported
you, earlier on.
(SIGHS) If they find out that
I'm lettin' you stay here,
it's not you who's
gonna get in trouble.
It's me.
Well,
if they catch me, I'll tell them
that you didn't know I was here,
that I was hiding and
stealing from you.
No.
You know what,
I'm just gonna sleep
in the barn with
Orphan, tonight,
and I'll be out of here,
I'll be out of here
in the morning.
You're not stayin'
down there again.
You can't tell me what to do.
I don't want nothin'
to happen to ya.
That's the last thing I need.
Come here.
(GENTLE MUSIC)
You can stay in
here for the night.
Nice bed,
you'll be more comfortable.
(GENTLE MUSIC)
Who's room is this?
I'll see you in the mornin'.
(GENTLE MUSIC)
Simon dumped a bucket
of water on his horse,
which agitated him even more.
What's agitated?
Um (SNIFFS), it means
it made him upset.
I want to ride
a horse someday.
Mm, you're gonna ride
a lot of horses, someday.
(SNIFFS) I'm sure
of it (SNIFFS).
Honey, you're gonna get
to do a lot of things
in your life that
I didn't get to do.
And you may not think
that I'm there with you,
but I will be, okay.
(SOMBER MUSIC)
JAKE: We got to
stop for the night.
I can barely keep my eyes open.
Okay.
Want to come over?
Caroline, we're not
doin' that same routine.
If you want to get back
together this time,
you better put a ring on it.
Oh, okay.
I didn't realize I was
dating Beyonce now.
But I'm sure you realize
you're kind of acting
like the girl in
this relationship.
- Oh yeah?
- Mm-hmm.
Well, maybe one
of us has to be.
And you know what,
according to you,
we're not in a relationship.
So I don't want to
see your face again.
Oh.
Until tomorrow,
when I see you.
Okay, fine, I'll
see you tomorrow.
Caroline, you know I'm
crazy about you, right?
Yeah, I know.
Yeah, I just want somebody
who feels the same way about me.
I mean, look at this physique.
(CAROLINE LAUGHS)
I'm sure there are plenty
of ladies who would love
to have some offspring
with these genes.
Ooh, yeah, there are,
lots of ladies.
Uh-huh.
Come on.
Look, get some sleep.
The girl will show up somewhere.
Good night, Caroline.
Good night.
(GENTLE MUSIC)
(BIRDS TWITTERING)
(ROOSTER CROWS)
(SHELLY GASPING)
Good girl, Orphan.
Okay, I need you to stay still,
because I'm gonna try
to get on your back
and ride you, okay?
Okay, Orphan, don't move.
You got to be kiddin' me.
Stop!
(GLASS CLATTERS)
(ORPHAN WHINNIES)
(SHELLY SQUEALS)
(ORPHAN NEIGHS)
(SHELLY LAUGHS)
I told you she ain't,
she ain't ready.
For someone who's supposed to
be intellectually advanced,
how do you explain
being so damn dumb?
Oh come on, I know she
wants to do this (LAUGHS).
This ain't funny to me.
What were you thinkin'?
I was just, I was
just trying to ride her.
Yeah, I know what
you were trying to do.
What were you thinkin'?
I don't know.
I've never really
ridden a horse.
I mean, neither,
neither did my mom.
I mean, what if, what if
that was my last chance?
I, I had to do it.
You okay?
I'm fine.
Totally fine.
So can you teach
me how to ride her?
No, I'm busy.
Oh yeah, busy
sittin' around here
and waitin' to die.
Teach me how to do it.
It's a process.
Takes time and patience,
two things I have
very little of.
I told you, I'm sellin' her.
Don't you think she'll be
worth more if she's trained?
Honey, it don't
work like that.
Actually, you make a good point.
She would sell easier
if she was broke.
But neither of us is
gonna be around that long.
Okay, well, can you at least
just show me a few
things I'd have to do?
Yeah, I'll show you.
I'll show you some things.
You want me to show
you some things?
Maybe you'll get the idea.
It's a difficult process.
It's...
I'll show you a few things.
And then no more conversations.
Wait!
Wait for me!
Here, try these on.
Try them.
(GENTLE MUSIC)
Who's Lucy?
Is she your daughter?
She was.
What happened?
Here we go.
You missed a good
time, last night.
Oh yeah?
Yeah, I slept
without my retainer.
Ooh, sexy.
(CAROLINE LAUGHS)
Hey, I want you to take a look
at anything outside of the
norm with these people.
Something ain't right.
Like what?
MARTA: Hey.
- Hi.
- Oh!
I see you've got coffee covered.
Okay, I just had Gerald
put on a fresh pot.
But anything, have
you heard anything?
No, nothing so far,
but I got my guys
as well as county
searching for her.
Okay.
Can we take a
look at her room?
Yes, of course, please.
Just mind the mess, sorry.
(SOLEMN MUSIC)
Okay, see, this is a bit here.
And this is bridle.
This goes up over
here, this bridle.
And we got to get
the bit in the mouth.
Maybe some of your
magic may work again.
You're not gonna irritate her.
Here.
Let's try it.
This is the bit.
And this is the bridle.
I'm gonna put this on you, cool?
(ORPHAN NICKERS)
Cool.
Okay, now see if you
can get it in there.
She's calm now.
See, she likes you.
Look, she's goin' right to it.
Come on, Orphan.
- Atta, girl.
- That's a good girl.
Yeah, go ahead, get in there.
Atta, girl.
Atta, girl.
Yeah.
- Get this in there.
- Good girl, Orphan.
(BEN CHUCKLES)
You know, you got
some kind of talent.
My Lucy had that.
It's a gift.
Well, let's get
this girl saddled.
What do you say?
(BOTH LAUGH)
I'm enjoyin' myself (LAUGHS).
SHELLY: So good, Orphan.
I knew she could do it.
So many times
- I've been lookin' forward
- Come on, Orphan.
You're doing so good.
That's the one
- Who makes me smile
- Yeah.
It's all in your hands.
And now you're here
and I don't know why
I've got a funny
feeling inside
That was so funny.
Come on, Orphan.
Are you the real thing
SHELLY: Let's keep walking.
Or just an image of light
Good girl, Orphan.
Are you the real thing
That I've been dreaming of
(ORPHAN NEIGHS)
(SHELLY LAUGHS)
The way your
eyes shine on me
You had me taken
from the start
(ORPHAN NEIGHS)
And when I hear
your voice so clear
(SHELLY LAUGHS)
Feel it singin' in my heart
Are you the real thing
Or just an image of light
(ORPHAN NEIGHS)
Are you the real thing
That I've been dreamin' of
Are you the real thing
More than the real thing
There's many times
I've been looking for
The special one
who makes me smile
And out of the
blue, you came to me
Now I feel that I can fly
Are you the real thing
Or just an image of light
(SOMBER MUSIC)
(GIRLS LAUGHING)
Come on, girls, bedtime!
We got an early mornin'.
(LAUGHS) Just two
more minutes, please.
What ya doin' in there?
Daddy, do I look
like a prince?
You look like Tom Selleck.
(LAUGHS) You better hurry up
and wash that off your face
before your mother sees it.
Who do you think
drew the mustache?
(ALL LAUGH)
You got to twirl
it like it's real.
- You look so beautiful.
- Handsome prince.
(ALL LAUGHING)
MOTHER: Come on, girls.
(SOMBER MUSIC)
(JAKE SIGHS)
Tomorrow, I can go to Ben
Crowley's place, check there.
You can come along if
you think it might help.
Might do you some good.
I'll think about it.
(UPBEAT MUSIC)
Way, oh, way
Way, oh, way
Way, oh, way
Way, oh, way
One night, I woke
up in the dark
By morning, I
could breathe again
Daydream the pain away
Imagine me in a life
with better days
Better days
What's all this here?
Oh.
Have a seat.
Well,
ain't this somethin'.
Ain't this somethin', huh?
So,
how do you take your coffee?
Black, please.
What does that mean?
Means no sugar,
no milk, just plain.
Oh, okay.
You know, I just, I've
always heard people say,
"How do you take your coffee?"
But never knew what it meant.
Now you do.
This is my first
time making coffee.
I hope it's good.
Me too.
(BEN SLURPS)
Is, is something wrong?
It's fine (SNIFFS).
Okay, I know you're lying,
so just tell me
what I did wrong.
Well, there's
some grounds in it.
- Oh.
- Why don't I do this?
Coffee's one thing
I make real good.
Sorry, I just thought they
were supposed to be in there.
Yeah, of course.
See, that's a filter.
Can I have some?
Well, don't they say
coffee's no good for kids?
Stunts their growth
or somethin'?
I don't think one
cup is gonna kill me.
You're probably right.
Well, let's see (CHUCKLES).
Oh yeah, I, I don't think
I take my coffee black.
It tastes like dirt.
It's an acquired taste.
Kind of like you.
What's that supposed to mean?
I don't know.
I just, I think
you act all tough,
but inside, there's,
there's a nice guy.
Don't get your hopes up.
I think she'll let
me ride her, today.
We'll see.
Orphan!
(ORPHAN WHINNIES)
Come here, girl.
Come on.
(ORPHAN NICKERS)
BEN: Look at this,
she come right at you.
Come on.
(GENTLE MUSIC)
Orphan, good girl.
Are you ready to do this?
(ORPHAN NICKERS)
Just like we talked about.
(ORPHAN SNORTS)
Yes, good girl, I know you are.
Can you help me?
Yeah, but I'm tellin' ya,
it's not supposed
to work this way.
Let's see, come on.
Here, pull over here,
pull over here, pull over here.
There you go, there you go.
Let's do this, Orphan.
Okay, good.
Here, let me help you.
Swing that leg over.
Swing it over like
an old cowboy.
- All right.
- Yeah, good girl, Orphan.
- Just hold that tight.
- Okay.
Squeeze a little bit,
just squeeze, squeeze
your leg, squeeze.
That's it.
Good, oh, she's going good now.
Good, look at that.
SHELLY: Good, Orphan.
BEN: Keep a hold
of those reins.
We're doing it.
We're really doing it.
(GENTLE MUSIC)
Woo hoo!
That's it, just settle in.
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
Just let the horse feel
you, let the horse feel you.
All right.
Careful, be careful!
Woo!
Orphan, we're doing it.
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
Woo hoo!
Yeah!
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
Good girl, Orphan.
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(HORN HONKS)
(ORPHAN NICKERS)
JAKE: All right.
(DOOR BEEPING)
- Hey, Ben.
- What's up?
What can I do for you?
Well, we got a missing girl,
runaway, 12 years old.
Go.
(ORPHAN SNORTS)
BEN: Nope.
Are you sure?
Same thing I told the
people here, the other day,
this is private property.
Ain't no girl here.
Okay, well, just had to ask.
You, uh, you got company?
(BEN CHUCKLES)
Double-fistin' it.
- One of those mornings, huh?
- Yeah, it's one of those.
Okay.
CAROLINE: That horse,
it's the same one I
almost hit the other day.
Yeah.
She's yours?
Yeah, Freedom's filly.
Oh, Freedom.
How is she?
Can I say hi to her?
Freedom ain't with us no more.
Wolves got to her, a
couple of days ago.
Damn things.
What?
Why didn't you tell me?
I didn't think it
was a big deal to you,
and I'd have got
around to it, you know.
Of course you didn't,
and I'm sure you would've
gotten around to it.
Go, get back, go away!
If anything turns
up, I'll let ya know.
You breaking that filly?
Yeah, I'm tryin'.
CAROLINE: Thought you
were done with all that.
Well, I put a lot of
money into that horse,
and she'll sell
better if she's broke.
Right.
Okay, well, thanks
for your time.
If you hear anything,
see anything,
- you know how to find us.
- Yeah, yeah.
Let's go.
That's, uh, the Cogan
boys brought that by.
You know kids.
They wanted to have a
funeral for a horse.
Right.
Okay (COUGHS), good to see you.
Good luck with the filly,
and I'm sorry about Freedom.
(ENGINE REVS)
So, what's the
deal with Freedom?
Once upon a time,
Freedom was Ben's
most successful horse.
He really loved that horse.
Well, he didn't seem
too broken up about it.
Uh, he doesn't get broken up
about much anymore,
unfortunately.
You think he knows
anything about that girl?
Uh, no, I don't,
probably not (COUGHS).
- Hey, Melissa, it's Caroline.
- Hello, Caroline.
You know, I just wanted
to say thank you so much.
It was really sweet
what your boys did
for Freedom's funeral.
MELISSA: Oh, Freedom died?
You're kidding.
No, she did.
So y'all had no idea?
MELISSA: No, not at all.
Okay.
I'm so sorry.
You know, I probably
misinterpreted something.
Take care, bye bye.
(BIRDS TWITTERING)
So what's your endgame here?
What's that supposed to mean?
Well, what are
you gonna do now?
You got a plan?
I don't know.
I don't really think
about it that much.
All I knew is that I wanted out
from where I was.
Those people that
were here the other day,
your foster parents?
It's really none
of your business.
Oh, it is my business,
because now I have the police
on my property looking for you.
And I lied right to his face.
I don't think they believed
a word I was saying,
so they're gonna come back.
Maybe you're just too sensitive.
Maybe you deserved what you got.
(SHELLY PANTING)
My daddy'd just slap
you on the, on the,
he'd slap the back of your hand
with a wooden spoon or somethin'
and wash your mouth
out with soap,
just to teach you a lesson,
to build character, see.
So that's why
you're such a jerk?
That smart little mouth got
you in trouble, didn't it?
Is that what happened?
Tell me the truth.
Did you deserve it?
What happened
to all those people
in your life, huh?
All those people
in those pictures,
what did you do to
all those people?
What did you do to them?
What happened?
BEN: You probably deserved
the punishment they gave you.
Nobody wants to be with you.
You probably deserved it.
I don't feel sorry for you.
Yeah, and you couldn't
take it, and you ran.
(SHELLY SOBS)
This, is this what I deserved?
Who did that to you?
That man?
That woman?
What does it matter?
What does it matter?
According to you, I deserved it.
I deserved it (SOBS).
No, no, no, stop, stop.
Have a nice, lonely,
miserable life.
(SOMBER MUSIC)
Goddammit.
Stop, stop it.
Hey, stop.
- Stop.
- Get away from me!
Where are you going?
What does it matter to you?
You're a kid.
You can't be out on your own.
I'll take my chances.
Goodbye, Orphan.
(ORPHAN NICKERS)
(SOMBER MUSIC)
All you want to do
is feel your pain,
feel your loss.
Well, I'm here, and
I feel pain, too.
I'm your daughter, too.
I need to live a life.
Good, go then, go.
I'm not stoppin' you.
Go, live your life.
(SOMBER MUSIC)
(ORPHAN NEIGHS)
SHELLY: Orphan!
No, no!
(BRAKES SCREECH)
(CAR THUDS)
(SOMBER MUSIC)
Oh my gosh.
Orphan!
(ORPHAN SQUEALS)
Orphan.
God.
Are you okay?
(ORPHAN GRUNTS)
I'm okay.
I'm fine.
I'm so sorry (SOBS).
BEN: Easy, easy.
(SHELLY CRIES)
Okay, okay, baby.
Dad, what is she doing here?
Shelly?
Dad?
- Hold on, sweetie.
- Is she gonna be okay?
Dad, is she okay?
- Is she okay?
- Her eyes are clear.
That's a good sign.
(SHELLY CRIES)
You got to be strong now, honey.
This horse needs you now.
You got to be strong now.
(ORPHAN GRUNTS)
- Caroline.
- Yeah?
- Call the vet.
- Okay.
And tell 'em we need to get
this horse up to the stable.
Her eyes are clear, see.
(SHELLY SOBS)
Baby.
(SOMBER MUSIC)
Hi, it's Caroline Crowley.
I, um, I, I hit a horse,
and we need some help getting,
getting the horse up to
the stables at the farm.
(SOMBER MUSIC)
Bye.
(SOMBER MUSIC)
(BRAKES SCREECH)
(CAR THUDS)
I'm sorry.
- Where's Mom and Lucy?
- It wasn't his fault.
A vehicle ran a red light
and crashed into your
family's vehicle.
I'm sorry, Ms Crowley.
Your family didn't make it.
(CAROLINE GASPS)
What happened?
Dad?
(BEN SOBS)
Dad?
SHELLY: It's okay.
She has some deep bruising.
But it looks like she
suffered some brain trauma.
We'll have to take her
in and run some tests
to determine the extent of it.
She's probably in a lot of pain.
I think your best bet
is to put her down.
No, you can't do that.
You can't do that, Ben.
Don't give up on her.
Don't let them give
up on you, Orphan.
(ORPHAN GRUNTS)
It's okay.
It's gonna be okay.
Come on.
Why are they here?
I, I had to call them.
They are her guardians.
Thank God you're okay.
No, I'm not going with them.
Shelly, honey, you have to.
Look, honey, we've been
worried sick about you.
Orphan.
Don't let them give
up on you (SNIFFS).
You can't give up on her.
Gerald, help me out here.
- Hey, hey!
- Dad, let him go.
You like to hurt little kids?
- Dad, come on!
- Ben, Ben!
What the hell are you doing?
- Gerald, are you okay?
- I got to take you in now.
- Jesus, Ben.
- Just having some fun.
Yeah, well, that kind of fun
will get you in some trouble.
- Caroline.
- Yeah?
- Caroline, look at her back.
- Okay.
These people ain't right.
- Gerald, come on.
- Look, look at her back.
- Shelly, come here honey.
- I will.
Shelly, honey, come here.
Can I, can I look at
her back for a second?
MARTA: No, no, no, we've been
- through enough here.
- Excuse me.
MARTA: We're gonna
take her home now.
I represent this
child's welfare.
Hey, hey, Ms Jenkins,
just let the child go.
You don't have a say in this.
Thank you.
Come on, Shelly.
Is it okay if I just
look at your back?
(SOLEMN MUSIC)
It's gonna be okay.
(SOLEMN MUSIC)
These people are criminals,
and they're the
lowest form of life.
(SOLEMN MUSIC)
(UPBEAT MUSIC)
Hey, Ben, you're
being released.
The court's gonna
figure out what
to do with those other people.
Thank you, son.
(UPBEAT MUSIC)
Ben, you got to put
your seatbelt on.
Don't want anything
to happen to you.
(SEATBELT CLICKS)
Law's the law, I guess.
You like my daughter, huh?
No, I love her.
(SOLEMN MUSIC)
(CAR DOORS THUD)
How's she doin'?
No change really.
I'm not sure what's going on.
She doesn't show
signs of a concussion.
If it is brain damage,
she may never be
able to walk again.
You can go.
We'll see how she
is in the morning.
(SOLEMN MUSIC)
I need to ask you something.
Can you do it to her now?
What?
Apologize.
Okay, I guess I'll just
apologize to Orphan then.
I don't mean the horse.
Huh?
Oh.
Caroline.
Yeah.
I suppose I should.
(BIRDS TWITTERING)
When you were a kid, I
shouldn't have shut you out.
(BEN SNIFFS)
You're my girl,
and I shut you out.
It wasn't your fault.
It was an accident.
And you're in so much pain.
We were both in pain.
I shouldn't have
pushed you away.
I just didn't know
how to handle it.
I was stupid, still am (SNIFFS).
What I'm tryin' to say is
(SNIFFS) I'm sorry.
It's okay.
- I'm sorry.
- It's okay.
- I love you.
- I love you, too, Daddy.
I love you so much.
I love you so much.
(GENTLE MUSIC)
(ORPHAN WHINNIES)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
- Whoa.
- Orphan!
Orphan, oh, Orphan!
Oh my gosh, you're up!
You guys!
Guys, guys, come on!
You have to see this.
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(CAROLINE LAUGHING)
Come on, what are you doing?
- She's actually healing.
- Oh my gosh.
- She's up?
- Oh my gosh!
Wow, good job, sweet girl.
So, so did you apologize?
Yeah, yeah.
See?
Told you.
Orphan.
(JAKE LAUGHS)
- Look at that, at you.
- That's so cute.
- Yeah.
- So cute.
- Missed you so much.
- Yeah, I got
to get Shelly back to
deal with this mess
with her foster parents.
Where they gonna send her?
It's for the state to decide.
Maybe I ought to adopt her.
Unfortunately, they'll
never go for that,
because you're a single male,
a little on the old side
with a fresh assault
charge on your record.
I think she wants
you to brush her.
- Me?
- Me?
You.
- Okay.
- Come on.
This is a curry brush.
You're gonna move it in
circles around her body
but not her cute face
or her legs, though.
JAKE: All right.
(GENTLE MUSIC)
Am I doin' it right?
Yeah, you're doing great.
I think she likes it.
(ORPHAN NICKERS)
She's calm.
Hey, Shelly.
Do you mind if I borrow
this guy for a minute?
Yeah.
- Fine.
- Here.
- Take over.
- Thanks.
Good job.
(ORPHAN NICKERS)
I was thinking maybe
we could (MUMBLES).
(JAKE CHUCKLES)
What about your daddy issues?
They're gettin' better.
(GENTLE MUSIC)
Think so?
Startin' to like me now, huh?
You're startin' to like me now?
(CAROLINE LAUGHS)
- All of a sudden.
- What a sweet girl.
- Is she okay?
- She's good.
I know she's getting cleaner.
Yeah?
SHELLY: You did pretty good.
You did a good
job brushing her.
All this time, I thought
you didn't like me.
Yeah.
Good girl, Orphan.
- Yeah, good for you.
- Yeah.
Good for you,
you're happy now.
- (LIPS SMACK)
- You worried us so much.
Big kiss and love her.
That's it, yeah.
(GENTLE MUSIC)
Where is everybody?
Let's go.
We're gonna be late.
(CAROLINE WHISTLES)
Shelly!
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
Shelly!
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
Over here, I'm coming!
(HOOVES CLOPPING)
Hi!
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
All right, kids,
come on, let's go!
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
No more fun and games.
We got to concentrate
on the competition.
(ORPHAN NICKERS)
- She's ready.
- Yeah, she's ready.
Yeah, she's ready, all right.
CAROLINE: Let's go!
Good job, good job.
SHELLY: She's always ready!
- Keep 'em up, boy!
- Come on!
We're gonna be late!
(KIDS CHATTERING)
Where's your dad?
- Dad!
- I don't know.
BEN: Where's your dad?
- I don't know.
- He's always late.
- Dad, come on!
- Come on!
- Hurry!
- You're taking way too long.
- All right, I'm in a hurry.
- Keep it moving!
- I'm in a hurry.
- You're in trouble.
(GENTLE MUSIC)
(ORPHAN NICKERS)
(FAMILY CHATTERING)
JAKE: Aw, sweetie,
I love you, too.
I love you, too.
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(GENTLE MUSIC)
If I could take all
the things from you
I would
If I could take all
the blame from you
I would
But sometimes I feel
like it's all my fault
But I know that it's not
I need to be reassured
That is just who I am
If you want, you can
tell me the truth
I might be young,
but I know you
You need to understand
that I do forgive you
It's just that I'm mad
that you decided to lie
You need to listen to me
Or I can move on
I need to be reassured
That is just who I am
If you want, you can
tell me the truth
I might be young,
but I know you
You've always
been there for me
Through thick and thin
Now it's my turn
to say thank you
So you got to trust me
I'll always be there
I'll always be by your side
I need to be reassured
That is just who I am
That's just who I am
If you want, you can
tell me the truth
You can tell me the truth
I might be young,
but I know you
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
But I know you
I know