Heartland (CA) s20e05 Episode Script

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Previously on Heartland
Come on, Phoenix.
What do you say
we give them one last show?
A stable in Austria wants
me to ride for them.
Really? When do you have to go?
A few days.
This is your dream,
and I’m so proud of you
for going after it.
Still gonna miss you.
I’m happy to make the trade,
but it looks like
too much bull for your rider.
(JACK) He’s just learning.
(DAX)At the end of
last season, I got run by a guy.
Put my head into the post.
Hit me so hard, he messed up my eye.
(GRUNTING)
AGH!
Damage is permanent.
Nobody wants a goalie
who can’t see the puck.
You look like a movie star.
Oh, no. Your mom is the star.
- She saved the day.
- It was a joint effort.
Tammy’s boyfriend tried
to pull a move on me last night.
I was up half the night
talking to Nathan about it.
- You told Nathan?
- Why wouldn’t I?
He’s a million miles away,
and there’s nothing
he can do about it.
We agreed to be 100%
honest with each other.
(PENSIVE MUSICAL FLOURISH)
(ADVENTUROUS MUSIC)
(LAUGHING)
I win!
Stetson and I would have
beat you if it wasn’t for that
- highly illegal start.
- Sure, sure.
But honestly, you two are looking good.
Thanks.
Actually, I was toying with the idea
of us entering Lisa’s
endurance race this weekend.
What? Really?
Are you surprised because you
don’t think we’re fit enough?
No!
I’m surprised because
you haven’t mentioned it
until right now.
But I think you guys would be great.
You should enter with me.
It’ll be fun!
I can’t. I already
told Lisa I’d volunteer.
It’s going to be sweep
or hand out water,
help with the horses.
You know, I don’t think
she thought it was going to be
this big of a job.
Why didn’t she ask me to volunteer?
Because you are busy!
Just stick with the point, Lou.
You should enter the race.
(DISTANT NEIGHING)
(BRIGHT MUSIC)
Am I hallucinating or is that
Georgie!
(LAUGHING)
(BULL BELLOWS)
(INTRIGUING MUSIC)
Find your focus point.
(HIGH-PITCHED TONE)
Ready?
(BULL BELLOWS)
(ROCK AND ROLL MUSIC)
(DAX GRUNTS)
(BULL BELLOWS)
- Whoa!
- (BULL BELLOWS)
Oh, shoot! Ah!
Whoa! Oof! Oh
(DAX GROANING)
- (JACK) You okay?!
- Yeah.
Well, that was the best one yet!
(JACK CHUCKLES)
Does that mean I can
finally graduate to a real bull?
Well, don’t get all fired up about it.
We’re building the foundation here.
You can’t rush the foundation.
(RAP MUSIC PLAYING OVER SPEAKERS)
- What the blazes?
- What a jerk!
There he is!
Hayden?
What are you doing here?
I take it you two know each other.
This is my was my agent.
- Hayden, this is Jack.
- A pleasure, sir.
Sorry I rolled in here unannounced.
Well, you roll up just
in time for breakfast
if you’re interested.
- Good to see you, man.
- Good to see you too.
Just once, could you give me
a heads up that you’re coming?
It really was spur of the moment!
I missed Phoenix.
And you guys, obviously.
How is it going in that new barn?
Last time we talked, you were
you know, you had more horses
to ride than you could handle.
That’s a good experience.
Riding multiple horses
makes for better riders.
Yeah, it’s been good,
but every time I start
to really gel with a horse
is exactly when the owners
decide to sell them
or send it off to a new circuit.
It’s just like getting
your heart broken over and over.
Honey, I hadn’t
thought of it that way.
Yeah, that’s got to take its toll.
I’m ready for a change.
I think it’s time to start
looking for a new horse.
That’s a big decision
and a big purchase.
It is, but I’ve been saving,
and a new horse is an investment.
My my last investment
sure paid off.
What I’d really like is
if Amy could help me find a new horse?
I would love to.
I’ll make some calls when we get back.
Awesome.
So what are you doing here?
Not that I don’t like seeing you.
This.
It’s a clinic in Colorado.
Best cutting-edge
vision care in the world.
They’ve had fantastic results
with injuries similar to yours.
Like with fixing them?
100% restoration.
The surgeon is gonna be
at a conference in Calgary.
I’ve convinced him
to take a look at you.
You’re saying there’s a chance
he could get me back on the ice?
Back on the ice, back in
the game, back in the money.
(CHUCKLES)
(PENSIVE MUSIC)
("DREAMER" BY JENN GRANT)
And at the break of day ♪
You sank into ♪
Your dream ♪
You dreamer ♪
Ah-ah-ah-ah ♪
You dreamer ♪
You dreamer ♪
Ah-ah-ah-ah ♪
Well, that is exciting,
but private in the States,
that means expensive,
and you’re paying out of pocket.
We’ll figure that out. No stress.
If this works, they’ll be paying us
just to slap Dex’s comeback
story on their website.
(JACK LAUGHS)
Are there potential
side effects, though?
I mean, it is surgery, right?
No, it’s a procedure.
They use lasers or something.
Right. Okay, so there are
no risks, then?
What wouldn’t Dex risk
to get his full vision back?
Look, we meet with the doc.
He says you’re a candidate.
I can have you
in that clinic in two weeks.
Signed and back training in six.
The Lightning still want you!
I’m just having a hard time
wrapping my head around this.
The takeaway here is
it’s hope.
You think about it for 24 hours,
and I’ll set up the meeting.
Okay.
Okay.
(SOFT MUSIC)
I think I’m more nervous now
than before a horse show.
Just try to have fun.
You don’t have to make
a decision today.
Just think, my future horse could be
right behind those doors.
Yeah, or it could be
right in front of you.
Lucky number one.
(ADVENTUROUS MUSIC)
That’s it! Keep your leg on.
He’s got a bit of a shorter stride.
Help him through it.
Good boy.
Nice work.
He’s just not forward enough for me.
I think I need a horse
with a little more energy.
Lucky number two?
He’s just not careful enough.
I don’t like his conformation.
He’s too downhill.
Not sure about this one.
He felt off in his hind end.
He’s too big.
Too small.
He felt sour in the mouth.
It’s a chestnut mare.
There we go! Nice work.
- How’d that feel?
- Well, he’s
responsive, careful.
But his heart’s just not in it.
Okay.
All of these horses
are perfect on paper,
but none of them are
really what I’m looking for.
That’s all right. It’s okay.
I said this was supposed
to be fun, right?
So, why don’t you describe to me
what your next horse looks like?
That’s the thing. I don’t know.
Needs to love to jump.
Honestly, I just thought
I’d be able to feel it.
But maybe I can’t because
none of these horses are Phoenix.
I’m looking for the same
connection I had with him,
but maybe that’s just not possible.
Georgie, it’s possible.
We’re not trying
to replace Phoenix, okay?
Look this next horse
is gonna be special
in its own way, and we will find it.
I hope you’re right.
Hey, is there something I should know?
A reason why you’re hesitant
to buy another horse?
It’s my next partner.
Isn’t that reason enough?
I can’t afford to make a mistake.
(WISTFUL MUSIC)
(ROOSTER CROWS)
Hey.
Nice job on that new gate.
Oh, thanks.
So that agent of yours,
that was quite the bomb
he dropped on you.
Yeah.
I’ve read this six times.
It’s like science fiction.
This stuff didn’t exist
when I got hurt.
Science, it moves pretty fast.
And I know Hayden wants
you to move fast, too,
but don’t let him pressure you.
You get all the information you need.
Hayden’s a good guy.
He wouldn’t steer me wrong.
Well, I’m not saying he would,
but it’s not his health
or his pocketbook on the line, either.
As long as I get back to hockey
that’s all I care about.
You mind if I head
into town, see River?
I can stop by
the hardware store after,
pick up the parts you ordered.
Sounds good.
(INTRIGUING MUSIC)
Hey.
Hey.
We just put in 10 miles,
and Stetson’s feeling great.
Good.
How’d it go with Georgie?
Any contenders?
No, and I’m a little worried.
Why?
Well, Georgie’s putting
so much pressure on herself
to find a new mount, but she’s
still so attached to Phoenix,
she can’t even visualize
what she wants in a new horse.
Well, Phoenix was one in a million.
Yeah, an underdog.
Like Georgie, and definitely not
what you’d expect
from a championship jumper.
Yeah.
Maybe we won’t find her next
horse in a show barn, either.
- Lisa!
- Georgie!
Hi! Oh, my gosh!
Thank you for making
this happen, Lisa.
I know how busy you are
with the endurance race.
Oh, are you kidding?
I am so excited
for you to meet this guy!
Hi! (GIGGLING)
Oh, hi, Phoenix.
Love you, bud.
- Ladies, this is Sprite.
- (AMY) Wow.
He’s one of my homebreds, so I have
a real soft spot for him.
Thank you.
- He’s beautiful.
- He is.
And he made money on the track
until he lost interest in racing.
And then six months ago,
I sold him to Greg Sims.
Oh, I know Greg.
He’s got a nice strain.
Yes, and he wanted
to turn him into a jumper.
Says he has no brakes.
So I’m really hoping the two of you
can make strides with him
because this might be his last
chance at a professional career.
And I
it’s important to me.
Hi, bud.
It sounds like
we both need a fresh start.
Maybe some faith. Huh?
(SPRITE NEIGHS SOFTLY)
(COUNTRY MUSIC PLAYING OVER SPEAKERS)
Nice to see you two so happy.
Any special reason
you’re walking on air?
Dex maybe share some news?
No, just a typical ice cap
and walk through the park.
I think I might really like him.
Like him, like, love him, like him?
Oh my gosh, Katie, I’m a goner!
He he makes me feel beautiful,
he makes me laugh,
like, I feel safe when we’re together.
And he has dreams,
dreams that he’s, like,
really working towards,
not just playing video games
in his parents’ basement.
So yeah, I
I love him.
(GIGGLING)
Have you have you told him?
Because I appreciate
being in the know
I’m afraid of what he’ll say.
Or won’t say.
What do you think?
I think that you have to do
what feels right in the moment.
I mean, we talk about everything
except for how he feels
about us, about our future.
Did he, um, did he tell you
that his ex-hockey agent showed up?
Sure. I mean, I think
he’s here on a scouting trip.
He might take Dex out to
dinner on the weekend. Why?
I just thought it might be difficult
for him to see someone
from his old hockey days.
Remember what happened
when Shim showed up?
Hard to forget.
But I think he’s okay.
I’ll check in on him, though.
But
where did we land on
me dropping the L word first?
(ADVENTUROUS MUSIC)
(GEORGIE) He feels good and balanced.
Definitely a lot more forward
than Phoenix.
I can tell he just really wants to go.
Okay, well, this exercise
is all about keeping him
slow and collected.
This is usually a three stride
in between these two fences,
but I want you to try
to make it a four, okay?
Nice and easy.
Okay.
Why don’t you come around
to the wall and try that?
(SPRITE NEIGHS)
(GEORGIE GROANS)
Oh, honey, are you okay?
Yeah.
Yeah, that’s going to leave
a bruise tomorrow,
but I’ll I’ll be fine.
Unfortunately, I can tell
why Greg decided
Sprite’s not a jumper.
(AMY SIGHS)
It’s just not a good fit.
- (AMY SIGHS)
- Wait a minute, Georgie.
I don’t think we should
leave it at that.
Hey Sprite’s years on the track
only taught him to run.
It would be unfair to think he’s
magically gonna forget that.
That’s kind of what I’m looking for.
A little magic.
Phoenix wasn’t magic, Georgie.
I know.
You know, Sprite has all
the characteristics you need.
He’s bold, he’s athletic.
We just have to teach him
that he doesn’t have to run
to get over the fences.
Give him a bit more of a chance.
(LIGHT MUSIC)
Come on.
(NEIGHING)
Doesn’t even want to touch the poles!
(LAUGHS)
I wonder if he’s got the scope
for a little more height.
- Let’s raise ’em up.
- (LISA) Okay.
- Okay.
- That’s good.
Come on, Sprite!
(NEIGHS)
Hey. What are you doing?
(GIGGLES)
You’ve got a lot to learn still,
but I think we can
figure it out together.
Lisa, if it’s okay,
I’d like to buy your horse.
Oh, nothing would make me happier!
And you know what?
I might cut you a deal.
(COUNTRY MUSIC PLAYING OVER SPEAKERS)
- Hey.
- Hey.
Why do you look like
the cat who ate the canary?
I don’t know
what you’re talking about.
This is just my face.
And I entered the two of us
in the charity endurance race
this weekend.
Uh, by this weekend,
do you mean tomorrow?
Yeah.
Amy thinks Stetson and I
could do really well.
And it’s, you know, it’s for charity.
I’m so sorry, Mom. I can’t.
I mean, I have multiple short stories.
I need to finish my portfolio,
and the Wilds have practice.
Plus, River and I are going
to train, just the two of us.
Maybe River would let you
blow off practice just this once
for your mom.
I doubt it.
But we’ll do the next one,
all right? Promise.
Okay, okay, wait.
I am springing it on you
last minute, so it’s it’s fine.
I’ll just do it on my own.
(DOOR SHUTS)
(SOFT MUSIC)
Hey, you.
(NATE)Hey, beautiful. You look happy.
I am happy. I had a really great day.
How about you?
(MAN SPEAKING INDISTINCTLY)
Are you wearing a new shirt?
What’s the occasion?
- Yeah, I’ll be right there.
- Where are you?
Uh, sorry, Amy.
I’m just running to my truck.
Carter’s trying to wrangle us all.
We’re going
to some famous barbeque spot
that always has an hour wait.
What? You are gonna wait an hour
in line for a restaurant?
Yeah, Carter pulled some strings,
got us a reservation.
Hmm, this Carter seems pretty handy.
When do I get to meet
your circuit friends?
- (NATHAN LAUGHS)
- They all want to meet you too.
- Uh, I’ll call you later.
- Yeah, sure.
Sounds good. Have fun.
- Love you.
- I love you
(BEEPING)
too.
(MELANCHOLY MUSIC)
(SIGHS)
- You got that, honey?
- Yeah.
(SOFTLY) Hey, did you, uh
Did you know that Mom wants
to ride Stetson
in the race tomorrow?
No. Are we against this?
She’s just, um
She’s been a little extra lately.
Mom extra or extra, extra?
Well, she’s turning the dude ranch
into a Nordic spa,
and there were a couple days
where she was actually thinking
of breeding quarter horses.
Now, she wants to do
a 25-mile race by herself.
(GEORGIE CHUCKLES) I’m just
I’m worried she’s biting off
more than she can chew.
- Mm-hmm.
- Yeah.
Well, no worries.
I think I have a solve.
(LINDY) I have a sleepover
at my friend Ellie’s house tomorrow.
- She has a new puppy.
- Aw! Jealous!
Would you pass me that?
I, uh
I’m gonna need to take
some time off early next month.
Any particular reason?
I’m pretty sure
I’m gonna get the surgery.
It’s happening next month?
(AMY) Wow. They got you in fast.
(DEX) Yeah.
Then I’ll head to Vancouver.
Hayden’s got me lined up
with a goalie coach
who’s willing to get me in shape.
So you’re not asking
for time off. You’re leaving.
I mean, if all goes well
What did River say when you told her?
I haven’t told her.
What, are you just gonna wait
until your bags are packed?
Katie.
This is exciting news for Dex.
I mean, he could have
his vision restored.
Yeah.
Sorry, Dex.
It’s okay. I’m gonna talk to her.
I was just waiting
for the right moment.
Well, since everyone’s
sharing their good news,
I have some of my own.
Doesn’t top a sleepover
and a puppy, but
I found a new horse.
His name’s Sprite.
That’s fantastic, Georgie.
I heard you guys had
a bit of a rough start, though.
He crashed through
half a jumping course?
Lou, it’s gonna take
a little while for them
to figure each other out.
Yeah, and on that note,
I’ve decided to join you and
Stetson in the race tomorrow.
Oh! I love the idea of the company,
but is that a good idea?
(AMY) Yeah, I don’t know, Georgie.
He hasn’t really had
any trail experience.
I know, but I think it’d be
a great way for us to bond.
(LOU) Why don’t you just take
one of the other horses?
I’m sure Katie wouldn’t
mind you riding Dodger.
Mom, if you expect a horse to fail,
that’s when he’ll fail.
I’m taking Sprite.
Okay.
(EAGLE CALLING)
(DRAMATIC MUSIC)
(NEIGHING)
(SNORTING)
Nice, Katie! That was stellar!
Thanks! Yeah, I still get
a little dizzy, though.
Whatever you do,
do not dismount right away.
Do not recommend. (KATIE CHUCKLES)
Oh, hey, have you, uh, found
a new sponsor for the flag team?
I heard there’s a tack store
in Diamond Valley opening up.
I have a pretty good lead.
It could be a huge get,
but I don’t want to jinx it.
(PHONE NOTIFICATIONS)
Dex is truly befuddling to me.
Befuddling?
Thursday, we talk
on the phone three times,
and today, all I get
are single emojis.
You didn’t say anything
to him about the L word?
No! No, absolutely not.
- I I would never
- No, of course!
Sorry! I don’t even know
why I went there.
Yes, you’ve been
very helpful. Thank you.
I appreciate it.
All right. Bye now.
Hey. Who were you talking to?
The Horizon Neuro-Optic
Clinic in Colorado.
- Oh, Dex.
- Yeah.
Yeah, they let me chat
with one of their consultants.
(LISA CHUCKLES)
And I’m guessing they think
you’re a future patient
and not an employer poking
around on behalf of an employee?
Well, I might have fibbed a little.
I bet you did.
What’d you find out? Anything?
She says they’re having
terrific results.
Terrific meaning
a whole 50% of their clients
experience significant
restoration of vision.
Okay. The other 50?
No improvement whatsoever.
Some even experience side effects,
headaches, vertigo.
You gonna pass that on to Dex?
I don’t know.
Well be delicate.
Sometimes, the truth
does not set people free.
It pisses them off. Take it from me.
Tammy still hasn’t
returned your calls?
No, not a one.
I’m throwing myself
into organizing this race
just to distract myself,
and it’s not working.
All I can do is
keep running this conversation
that we had over and over again,
thinking I sh (LISA SIGHS)
I wish I’d said things differently.
You said what she needed to hear.
(LISA SIGHS) Lise, just
give it time.
(SOFTLY) Yeah.
All right, I’m off.
Gonna raise some money!
(JACK CHUCKLES)
- Do you want a hand with that?
- Oh, woulda, coulda, shoulda!
- (JACK SIGHS)
- (LISA LAUGHS)
(DOOR OPENS)
(DOOR SHUTS)
(SIGHS)
(PENSIVE MUSIC)
(INSECTS CHIRPING)
(INDISTINCT CONVERSATION)
(NEIGHING)
- Hey.
- Hey.
So Lisa assigned me
to the midway point,
so I’ll meet you there
with water and electrolytes.
- Great.
- And, uh, you got a map, right?
- Because there’s no cell service.
- I got it.
Hey, is that Winn over there?
Hi!
Yeah, uh, you know, this is something
that she would jump at
the opportunity for.
It’s great optics for
her brand, I’ll give her that.
She’s savvy.
Well, even if some
of her followers donate,
then that’s a win.
- (LOU CHUCKLES)
- True.
(AMY) All right.
Hey, well, I should
probably hit the road.
- Good luck. Be safe.
- Thanks.
- Is Sprite okay?
- Yeah. He’s fine, Mom.
Just leave your worries
at the start line.
Okay, well, it’s time to go. Come on.
Welcome, riders.
Thank you so much for joining us
on our very first Stride for a Cure
charity endurance race.
(CHEERING AND CLAPPING)
Okay, so we have marked the trail.
Please stick to
the designated path and be safe.
Take care of each other and,
of course, have a little fun.
(LAUGHING)
All right, are we ready?
On your mark, get set, go!
- (GEORGIE CLICKS HER TONGUE)
- Go, Sprite!
Georgie, hold him back!
Don’t worry, Mom! Woohoo!
- (RIVER LAUGHING)
- (KATIE) Okay, seriously,
I cannot talk the whole time.
I need to finish this polish!
- (RIVER AND KATIE GIGGLE)
- I’ll get the shakes.
See what I mean? Something’s up.
Hey, you’re River, the Wilds’ captain?
Yeah, I am.
I knew I recognized that pretty face.
Thank you? Sorry, but who are you?
Oh, man, I’m coming off like a creep.
I’m Chet. We spoke about
my stock branch
- Oh!
- Rockwood’s, sponsoring
- the flag team this year?
- No, Chet!
It’s so nice to meet you.
I think it would be
a match made in heaven.
I agree in more ways than one.
Hey, I’m glad I spotted you.
I’m throwing a bit of a party tonight.
It’s great food, great music.
All the ladies like to get dolled up.
You should join us
and we can chat more.
We’ll think about it. Thanks.
It’s a very nice invitation.
Thank you, Chet.
Um I never say no to a good party.
Great. I’ll text you the details.
- (SQUEALS)
- Oh, my gosh!
(GIGGLING)
You guys know that jerk?
Yeah. He’s the Wild’s new sponsor.
If I can get him to commit,
he could really kick us
into the next level.
Hmm. I doubt it.
That guy’s a class-A scumbag.
Oh, he’s a scumbag
with a lot of money, okay?
Money that could get us
new show shirts,
flags, hotel expenses.
He invited us to a party tonight.
Maybe you want to come?
Be my arm candy?
Actually, River, I was hoping
to talk to you about something.
On that note, I think
I should probably go.
No, it’s it’s cool. Stay.
Okay, you’re freaking me out!
What is going on?
Amy warned you not to let
him just take off like that.
I’m in control, Mom.
I’m just having fun.
I’m taking the opportunity
to school him, that’s all.
(LOU SIGHS)
Okay, Sprite.
Let’s try a natural obstacle.
Georgie, are you kidding me?
We have a lot of ground to make up,
and it’s not gonna happen
if you keep getting distracted.
Nice job, Sprite!
Okay, you happy now?
Good.
(GEORGIE MAKES RAPID KISSING SOUNDS)
(GEORGIE CHUCKLES) Good boy!
I think he gets
so excited about the jumps,
he forgets I’m on his back.
And we are officially dead last.
I haven’t had this much fun
on a horse since Phoenix.
And the best part is,
is no crazy owner
can sell Sprite from under me.
Wow. You sound like
you were more unhappy
at that new barn than you let on.
No, just it was time to move on.
Time for a new partnership.
Now she picks up the pace.
(LOU SIGHS)
That’s why I’m out here
at the Stride for a Cure
endurance Race.
But y all know I will take
any opportunity
to show off Aria’s Best.
These Aria Western
trousers are fabulous,
and they have enough stretch to ride.
Plus, these rose details?
Hand-embroidered.
Finished it off
with the Aria fringe necklace.
Are you sponsored by Aria?
What was your first clue? (AMY LAUGHS)
So is this just, like,
another photo op,
sort of like the Calgary Tower?
No, actually.
My mom passed away
from cancer three years ago.
I’m sorry.
Everybody at Stride were lovely.
They helped me pay for hotel rooms
got my mom hot meals when she needed
a break from hospital food.
Were you two close?
(SOFTLY) Very.
She was the one that got
me my first riding lessons.
Dad was a deadbeat, so it was
just the two of us, but
she was my compass.
Yeah, she still is, I guess.
Um, every big decision I
am faced with, I mentally ask
what would Mom say?
- Sorry.
- No, don’t be sorry.
You know, I lost my mom when I was 15.
I’ve been living without her
longer than I was with her.
It still hurts.
Oof.
Do you still miss her? I mean, um
That was not the right question.
I think I mean
Does it get easier?
Yes.
And yes.
I think about her every day.
And especially on days
when Lindy is being a challenge.
Lindy? Can’t imagine how.
(BOTH LAUGH)
(GENTLE MUSIC)
(TENSE MUSIC)
Okay, so that’s
why your ex-agent
actually came to see you?
Yeah, he’s the one
And you decided to tell
me in public, so what?
So I wouldn’t cause a scene? Like
No, Riv, I was hoping
you’d be excited for me.
This could be the best thing
to happen to me
since getting scouted
for the first time.
Yeah, I am happy for you, Dex, okay?
If this is what you want,
then I want that for you, too,
but, like
I would have liked to be
included in the decision.
I mean, it feels like you
intentionally didn’t tell me.
I didn’t want to stress you out.
Or maybe did you not want
to face what this means
- for our relationship?
- No!
Baby, I wasn’t even thinking
about our relationship.
Right. You didn’t even think about it.
That came out wrong.
When I had to decide
to move to Calgary
to be closer to school
or to stay in Hudson,
I involved you.
I considered you.
You’re right.
I’m wrong. I’m sorry.
Maybe we’re not on the same page.
We are on the same page! Just stay.
- We can talk about this.
- No, I don’t want to talk!
Okay? I’m too angry.
I’m gonna say something
that I’ll regret.
Katie and I, we’re gonna
go to this party tonight,
and we’re gonna get
a sponsor for the Wilds, and
you and I can just
figure things out tomorrow.
(ADVENTUROUS MUSIC)
Georgie!
Yeah, what’s wrong?
When was the last time
you saw a trail marker?
Uh, I don’t know,
like half an hour ago?
(LOU SIGHS)
GPS won’t load.
I have a feeling
that we went the wrong way.
Oh, jeez.
Yeah.
We got to go back the way we came.
Find that marker.
Isn’t there a way
we can just keep going
and get back on course later on?
That would be called cheating.
All right, if we go back now,
we’re going to lose at least an hour.
Yeah, but we’ll finish.
And at this point,
that’s all I care about.
Come on, pick up the pace.
(ADVENTUROUS MUSIC)
(SOFT MUSIC)
(ENGINE STOPS)
Are you sure you don’t
want to talk about it?
(SIGHS)
I’m sorry.
I just
I didn’t feel it was right
to go behind Dex’s back
and tell you until he was ready.
I don’t blame you, Katie.
You were in a terrible position,
and it was absolutely
Dex’s information to share.
I guess I wanted to know
how he felt about me,
and now I do.
(INDISTINCT CONVERSATIONS)
- Here you go.
- Thank you.
You’re welcome.
(SIGHS)
Hey. Contraband?
Ah, thank you.
You waiting for a call?
Uh, just, uh, Nathan’s in Wyoming,
and we keep missing each other, so
Could I see a photo
of the elusive cowboy
that won your heart?
- (CHUCKLES)
- Yes.
Huh.
Not really the reaction
I was expecting.
No, sorry. I just, I I realized
I’ve actually seen him before.
Oh?
I follow this pretty awesome
cowgirl named Emma Carter.
Nathan’s shown up
on her feed a couple times.
Emma Carter. He’s mentioned a
Carter before,
I just assumed it was a guy.
(TENSE MUSIC)
Definitely not a guy.
I mean, it’s not like
he hasn’t mentioned her before.
He talks about Carter all the time.
All the time?
Well, like a normal amount, I guess.
I shouldn’t have shown you.
But you did.
How well do you know her, this Emma?
I’ve met her once, IRL.
Other than that,
I just follow her on socials.
Does she have a boyfriend?
Tends to have a new guy every season.
Which, I mean, hey, I get it, girl.
Zero judgment.
So what, you just thought
that Nathan was, like,
the next cowboy of the month?
It’s not real.
Like, this?
It’s all for the cameras.
It doesn’t mean anything.
You don’t strike me
as the jealous type.
No, I’m not normally. I
It’s just other people
are gonna think what you did.
That’s why you brought it up, right?
(TENSE MUSIC)
There’s the marker.
Finally!
Mom, there’s no way
we’re finishing this race.
We haven’t even reached
the midway point.
Well, we’re not giving up,
if that’s what you’re suggesting.
I so knew something
like this was gonna happen.
Like what? What do you mean?
Just
that a lot of your ideas
tend to go off the rails?
You haven’t taken this race
seriously since we got here!
Mom, the only reason
I’m here is for you!
Because Katie is worried about you.
Worried? Why?
Because you’re doing
that thing where you spiral
and take up a bunch of new projects
instead of facing the actual issue.
The actual issue? What issue?
I think you’re scared
of what life’s gonna look like
when Katie goes off to university.
(LOU SCOFFS)
Why did you say when?
Did she say something to you?
You know what? Here I was
thinking you wanted
to spend some time with me.
You know, and that maybe
you’d be a little bit proud
of what Stetson and I
are trying to do.
(LOU SIGHS)
(GRUNTING)
So Katie tells me
River isn’t too happy.
Oh.
No offense, but I don’t really want
one of your famous
follow-your-gut, be-all-you-can-be,
love-is-a-battlefield
speeches right now.
Well, I’m glad you said so,
because I had a real doozy
all ready to go.
I’m sure you did.
I really messed up.
I should have talked to her sooner.
So what stopped you?
I didn’t want any more opinions
about what I should do.
My mind’s already made up.
So did you ever call that clinic,
talk to a consultant yourself?
No.
Hayden’s been keeping me informed.
He’s gonna pay for it, by the way.
Then, I’ll pay him back
with my player’s salary.
Dex, if this surgery isn’t successful,
that is a mountain of debt to take on.
You’ll be digging
yourself out for decades.
But if it is successful,
I can pay him back
in a couple seasons.
I like my odds.
Your odds are 50-50
that you stay exactly the same.
This treatment isn’t foolproof.
In fact, some patients are worse off.
Vertigo, headaches.
It’s rare, but not impossible.
- Did you call the clinic?
- I did, yes.
I wanted to know
the facts and the risks.
And I want you to know
the facts and the risks.
I’m not saying you should
or shouldn’t do this, Dex.
Truly.
But could be you’re laying
both your hockey
and your bull riding future
on the line here.
But Hayden’s right.
What wouldn’t I do to get hockey back?
Isn’t the scarier road
the one where I don’t
at least try to get back
the thing I love?
Why would the universe give
me this, like,
miracle of an opportunity
if I wasn’t supposed
to do something with it?
Sounds like a decision made.
I’m sorry.
You know nothing
about our relationship.
I know it must be built on
an amazing level of trust.
It is. And he’s earned it.
Okay, well, the thing is,
I am the jealous type.
I’m jealous of what
you and Nathan have.
My last boyfriend cheated
on me with my best friend.
I’m sorry. That’s awful.
Even good people cheat on good people.
It happens and it sucks,
especially if you don’t see it coming.
That’s where I’m coming from, I guess.
If Nathan had feelings for
someone else, he would tell me.
He’s had a tough past, too,
and he wouldn’t betray me like that.
You know, I am so tired
of other people just
projecting their relationship
damage onto us.
(CELL PHONE RINGING)
- Hey, Lisa.
- (LISA)Hi, honey.
You can probably start packing up.
We’re just waiting for three
riders to cross the finish line.
Yeah, number seven just
went by a little while ago,
but we haven’t seen
Lou or Georgie cross yet.
I know. I noticed that.
I don’t like it.
They should have checked
in with you by now.
Okay. Um, how about I take Shadow out?
And if you hear from them,
just let me know.
All right.
I totally lost track
of the remaining riders.
Me too. Okay.
Well, um, you stay here
in case we miss them,
and, uh, let me know if you see them.
(WINN) You got it!
(LIGHT MUSIC)
Are we carpooling or something?
I wanted it to be a surprise,
but Chet said he’d send us a limo.
Oh, but his ranch is,
like, 10 minutes away.
Yeah, we’re not going to his ranch!
We’re going to his hunting lodge,
and it’s further north.
He doesn’t want us
driving in the dark.
Okay, yeah, but we’ll also be
stuck in the middle of nowhere
without a ride.
He said he’d have the car take
us back whenever we want.
Oh, come on! This isn’t
seriously worrying you?
I just, I don’t love
the idea of having to rely
on Chet to get home.
Come on, please!
I feel like it would be rude
to turn it down at this point.
- Come on!
- Okay.
- Yeah, I guess.
- (RIVER SQUEALS)
(RIVER GIGGLES)
Thank you.
(RIVER GIGGLES)
(SHADOW SNORTING)
- Hey
- (SHADOW SNORTS)
What’s wrong?
Whoa.
- You okay, Shadow?
- (SHADOW SNORTING)
Got a rock in your foot, buddy?
(AMY CLICKS TONGUE TWICE)
No, you blew the whole shoe.
Okay, come on,
let’s hurry, go find it.
Where is it?
(SIGHS)
(HISS)
- (AMY YELPS)
- (SHADOW SNORTS)
(RATTLING)
(BREATHING HEAVILY)
(OMINOUS MUSIC)
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