Beyond Black Beauty (2024) s01e04 Episode Script
Everybody Hurts
1
Previously on
Beyond Black Beauty.
Stonepointe has trained
dozens of equestrians
who've all made
it to the Olympics.
It's Gretchen Müller,
a two-time Olympian
and the youngest
to win five Grand Prix.
I look forward
to meeting your horse.
See what you two got.
They said I could
start right away.
A place like that,
you're looking
at six, seven thousand euros.
I'd like to help you.
It's not much, but it's a start.
- Good to meet you, cuz.
- Cuz?
My mom doesn't like the
company he keeps. No gang life.
What's the matter with you?
I hate you! I hate you!
Jolie and Ronnie
got into a fight.
The principal wants
to speak with us.
It pains
me that we're here today.
The three of you
should be ashamed.
I've seen the video
circulating around school.
It's despicable behavior.
Jolie and Ronnie,
three-day suspension.
And Serena,
you brought a weapon to school.
Automatic expulsion.
What?
Come on, that's not fair.
And I didn't even
start that fight. They
know that. That was
two against one.
Is that true?
Jolie? Ronnie?
No.
Serena started the fight.
She's a straight-A student
with college around the corner.
There must be some other option.
Well, there have been
alternative
solutions in the past,
Chambers Ranch being one.
With a youth
rehabilitative program,
perhaps Yvonne
might consider that option.
No, she's been
threatening me and
others for months,
making us give her money.
If I ever said no,
a fight was coming,
so what was I supposed to do?
I'm not interested
in having someone on the ranch
who's been bullying my daughter.
Now that that's
settled, Mr. Lewis,
our apologies for this mess.
Let's go.
Let's go.
Don't worry, we'll
figure this out.
Not that I'm not happy to see
you, but what brings you by?
I was a bit disappointed
that you canceled your session.
I did a little research.
You're impressive for 15.
Well, I've been riding
since I could walk.
It shows.
Look, Jolie, there's this list
being compiled,
and all the top
equestrians stateside
are in contention
to join the US team.
As in the US team?
With your track record, you
could be a perfect candidate.
I could be?
Yeah, your stables
are charming.
I mean, horses in the middle
of the city, I bet
the kids love it.
But you, you can't
really train here.
Well, it's why I
joined Stonepointe
and why I wanted
to work with you.
So this must be Beauty, then.
She looks like a quarter horse.
Not exactly from a
specific lineage, I imagine.
Beauty's rare, and she's made
remarkable progress.
Oh, yeah, I have no doubt.
My Silver Lake's from Germany.
His dam and sire
are both champion horses,
so he does well because
he was bred to do well.
I've seen all kinds of horses
compete at championships.
If that's the risk
you're willing to take.
But Beauty's more wild mustang
than warmblood.
And certainly not the partner
you hitch your dreams to.
I'm up for the challenge.
I'll do whatever it takes.
I don't doubt it.
You can always lease.
A few thousand a month, and you
could ride a horse
like Silver Lake.
My family's already given
what they can.
Yeah.
Well, you're young.
And you have a lot of time.
So, give me a call
when you're really ready.
This is how
I'm serving my time?
The charity drive?
No, this is how you're giving
back to your community.
Ester's leading the
charge this year.
Oh, so Mom's
finally loosened the reins?
Huh, please.
I am just the figurehead.
That's why I am here, and
they're at the
church "delegating,"
as they like to call it.
I don't think
they understand retirement.
They "delegate" every time
they come to the ranch.
It's fun.
Mm, and one day this will be you
complaining about
me being a busybody.
I already complain.
I heard you.
Oh.
Time to get to work, Beauty.
No more easy road.
Okay? We have to up our game,
or we get left behind.
Hey, come on, girl.
Let's go.
Come on, Beauty.
Let's go, Beauty,
come on.
Let's go.
Let's go, Beauty, come on.
Why do I know this sweatshirt?
Oh, Lemond dropped off
some things
earlier this morning.
He never misses a drive.
I should hope so.
I raised him right.
Is it too early for wine?
There are some
cookies on the counter.
It's all right.
My sweet tooth cannot say no.
I can't take it. Just give
me my sentence already.
Hey.
Why didn't you come
talk to me about Serena?
I thought I could handle it.
You should've come to me.
By the time it got out of
control, I knew how you'd react.
How's that exactly?
Well, we all know what happens
when someone
does something you don't like.
They get the boot.
It's so easy for you to keep
throwing that in my face.
Yeah, well, someone has to.
You just go about your day like
my brother means nothing to you,
and then you expect me and
Lil' Man to trust
you with anything
when your kids are
so easily discarded.
Get out of my sight.
Now!
Come on, Beauty.
Come here.
Yeah, good girl.
Good work.
Good girl.
Good one.
Ma chérie, Jolie.
I'm worried about you.
I heard about your suspension.
I'm a little shocked.
It's not the girl
I raised. Where
did mon rayon de soleil go, hmm?
You've
been doing that for
months now, and
it's got us nowhere.
You're just gonna
give up on this family, then?
You're the one who
put us in this position, not me.
What did you think would happen?
I don't know my wife,
who I've supported forever,
would have my back.
That's not a lot to ask.
You're so selfish, and I'm done.
- Come here.
- I don't wanna go.
Clémentine.
Ready, Beauty?
Beauty, what are you doing?
Get it together!
Beauty!
Beauty, what are you ugh!
What? What's the
matter with you?
Get it together! Come on now!
Beauty, what are you doing?
Ugh!
Ronnie
I'm sorry.
What's happening? This one of
them military school
conversations?
I mean it.
I dropped the ball.
You're my child, and it's my job
to make life safe for you.
Yeah, but what about Lemond, Ma?
Look, I know you don't like
talking about it,
but he's family.
Look, I love all of my children,
and I love them hard.
But he's a grown man.
And I cannot, will not,
put you and Lil' Man in danger
because he's stubborn.
I need you to trust
that I know what I'm doing.
- Okay?
- Okay.
When I get back from
dropping off the donation boxes,
you and me, we're making
my famous chili tonight.
Oh, is it really famous if
you're the only
one that likes it?
You're rude.
Oh.
But I love you.
Ohh.
Beauty!
Beauty, come on.
Can we start over?
You know, with skittish horses,
they take a little more time.
I don't have time.
Well, she's not going anywhere.
What's the rush?
I haven't trained
in over a month.
I need to get my
training back on track.
And I don't have
the things that I need.
Not like I did back home.
Clémentine and
I were invincible.
But Beauty, she's no Clémentine.
Maybe that's the problem.
Beauty's never
gonna be Clémentine.
I haven't even ridden her yet.
Maybe Beauty is untrainable.
Or I'm the problem.
Either way, nothing is working!
I don't know about that, but I
do know cooler heads prevail.
Take a break from progress.
Come with me.
How come I've never been
invited to hang out before?
Because Beauty keeps you busy.
There was a bet going around.
I thought that
horse would be gone first week.
When that mare escaped,
I thought I'd take the pot.
When she bit Lil'
Man, pot went up.
And she won't let anyone else
near her except for you.
So who won?
Me.
'Cause I bet on you.
But Beauty's still here,
so she's the real MVP.
I guess.
I knew she'd be staying long
term, even with her history.
She's got a real spirit.
What do you mean?
What history?
Her last owner abused her, so
she's very sensitive
to aggression.
The trauma's not healed yet.
And I just added to that.
You know, horses aren't the
only creatures
who have triggers.
Maybe you have one.
I want Beauty to
know she can trust me.
If you can make Beauty
feel like you're her safe space,
she just might surprise you.
Blanca.
Um, Yvonne,
what are you doing here?
I just have a few things
from the church. Shall I?
Oh, no, no. Uh
Thank you. I, uh
Serena will bring them in later.
Uh, just there, please.
Wait.
I, uh, have something
I give to all the volunteers.
Um
It's not much.
A prayer for you
and your family.
- Thanks.
- Just
Just to say,
Serena's a good kid.
She just
She used to smile.
But when we lost my husband,
her smile went with him.
We make do, but it's not easy.
She was just so eager to
contribute, and
today I found out how.
Not my best parenting moment.
Trust me, I get it.
I'm not trying to make excuses.
I know why you said no.
You were doing
right by your kid.
That's what mothers do.
You're doing a good job, you
know, pretending
like you're okay.
You wanna talk about it?
How much time do you have?
For you?
I got forever.
I don't know.
You don't seem like
the kind of guy who gets angry.
I mean, I may have the body
of a god, but I'm only human.
Okay.
Where are you taking me?
Just trust me.
Sometimes I feel like I'm
one person being torn in two,
so I gotta let out my anger
or else I'd explode.
Just like that.
Ah.
I hate you! I hate
you! I hate you!
That wasn't bad.
I could use a few more of those.
I've never been this angry.
Well, you've been through a lot.
But I'm not the kind of person
who steals or lies or fights.
I literally punched someone.
And what I did to Beauty
Look, you wouldn't
be the first to
direct your anger
at the wrong person.
I think that makes you human.
It doesn't make it okay.
So what are you
gonna do about it?
I guess
start with the truth.
Thank you.
I really needed that.
Yeah.
Public enemy number two,
how are you?
How's Beauty?
She's okay.
I think I'm learning
what she needs.
Huh.
Smells nice.
You've never had
your aunt's chili.
Ooh, she's spicy.
I, um
I have a confession.
I'm listening.
I started the fight.
And it was two against one.
But she has been bullying
Ronnie, and for a while,
but expulsion is extreme.
Thank you for your honesty.
But I wish it came sooner.
Me too.
You know, truth is
I've been reconsidering
inviting Serena to the ranch.
Wow.
One minute you're sorry,
and the next you're offering
a second chance to a girl
who literally
threatened my life.
Which is fine for
Serena, but too
much to ask for my own brother.
Ronnie, I get it.
You're angry.
But you lied.
And that girl's future is in
jeopardy because of that lie.
I should've never
expected you to be loyal.
Ronnie, I'm sorry, I had to.
I'm sorry, girl.
It's on me.
Okay.
I'm ready to let it all go.
I was unkind to you today.
You didn't deserve that.
Do you want to go for a ride?
Hey.
Good work today.
Something wrong?
I think you should know
what your daughter's been up to.
Previously on
Beyond Black Beauty.
Stonepointe has trained
dozens of equestrians
who've all made
it to the Olympics.
It's Gretchen Müller,
a two-time Olympian
and the youngest
to win five Grand Prix.
I look forward
to meeting your horse.
See what you two got.
They said I could
start right away.
A place like that,
you're looking
at six, seven thousand euros.
I'd like to help you.
It's not much, but it's a start.
- Good to meet you, cuz.
- Cuz?
My mom doesn't like the
company he keeps. No gang life.
What's the matter with you?
I hate you! I hate you!
Jolie and Ronnie
got into a fight.
The principal wants
to speak with us.
It pains
me that we're here today.
The three of you
should be ashamed.
I've seen the video
circulating around school.
It's despicable behavior.
Jolie and Ronnie,
three-day suspension.
And Serena,
you brought a weapon to school.
Automatic expulsion.
What?
Come on, that's not fair.
And I didn't even
start that fight. They
know that. That was
two against one.
Is that true?
Jolie? Ronnie?
No.
Serena started the fight.
She's a straight-A student
with college around the corner.
There must be some other option.
Well, there have been
alternative
solutions in the past,
Chambers Ranch being one.
With a youth
rehabilitative program,
perhaps Yvonne
might consider that option.
No, she's been
threatening me and
others for months,
making us give her money.
If I ever said no,
a fight was coming,
so what was I supposed to do?
I'm not interested
in having someone on the ranch
who's been bullying my daughter.
Now that that's
settled, Mr. Lewis,
our apologies for this mess.
Let's go.
Let's go.
Don't worry, we'll
figure this out.
Not that I'm not happy to see
you, but what brings you by?
I was a bit disappointed
that you canceled your session.
I did a little research.
You're impressive for 15.
Well, I've been riding
since I could walk.
It shows.
Look, Jolie, there's this list
being compiled,
and all the top
equestrians stateside
are in contention
to join the US team.
As in the US team?
With your track record, you
could be a perfect candidate.
I could be?
Yeah, your stables
are charming.
I mean, horses in the middle
of the city, I bet
the kids love it.
But you, you can't
really train here.
Well, it's why I
joined Stonepointe
and why I wanted
to work with you.
So this must be Beauty, then.
She looks like a quarter horse.
Not exactly from a
specific lineage, I imagine.
Beauty's rare, and she's made
remarkable progress.
Oh, yeah, I have no doubt.
My Silver Lake's from Germany.
His dam and sire
are both champion horses,
so he does well because
he was bred to do well.
I've seen all kinds of horses
compete at championships.
If that's the risk
you're willing to take.
But Beauty's more wild mustang
than warmblood.
And certainly not the partner
you hitch your dreams to.
I'm up for the challenge.
I'll do whatever it takes.
I don't doubt it.
You can always lease.
A few thousand a month, and you
could ride a horse
like Silver Lake.
My family's already given
what they can.
Yeah.
Well, you're young.
And you have a lot of time.
So, give me a call
when you're really ready.
This is how
I'm serving my time?
The charity drive?
No, this is how you're giving
back to your community.
Ester's leading the
charge this year.
Oh, so Mom's
finally loosened the reins?
Huh, please.
I am just the figurehead.
That's why I am here, and
they're at the
church "delegating,"
as they like to call it.
I don't think
they understand retirement.
They "delegate" every time
they come to the ranch.
It's fun.
Mm, and one day this will be you
complaining about
me being a busybody.
I already complain.
I heard you.
Oh.
Time to get to work, Beauty.
No more easy road.
Okay? We have to up our game,
or we get left behind.
Hey, come on, girl.
Let's go.
Come on, Beauty.
Let's go, Beauty,
come on.
Let's go.
Let's go, Beauty, come on.
Why do I know this sweatshirt?
Oh, Lemond dropped off
some things
earlier this morning.
He never misses a drive.
I should hope so.
I raised him right.
Is it too early for wine?
There are some
cookies on the counter.
It's all right.
My sweet tooth cannot say no.
I can't take it. Just give
me my sentence already.
Hey.
Why didn't you come
talk to me about Serena?
I thought I could handle it.
You should've come to me.
By the time it got out of
control, I knew how you'd react.
How's that exactly?
Well, we all know what happens
when someone
does something you don't like.
They get the boot.
It's so easy for you to keep
throwing that in my face.
Yeah, well, someone has to.
You just go about your day like
my brother means nothing to you,
and then you expect me and
Lil' Man to trust
you with anything
when your kids are
so easily discarded.
Get out of my sight.
Now!
Come on, Beauty.
Come here.
Yeah, good girl.
Good work.
Good girl.
Good one.
Ma chérie, Jolie.
I'm worried about you.
I heard about your suspension.
I'm a little shocked.
It's not the girl
I raised. Where
did mon rayon de soleil go, hmm?
You've
been doing that for
months now, and
it's got us nowhere.
You're just gonna
give up on this family, then?
You're the one who
put us in this position, not me.
What did you think would happen?
I don't know my wife,
who I've supported forever,
would have my back.
That's not a lot to ask.
You're so selfish, and I'm done.
- Come here.
- I don't wanna go.
Clémentine.
Ready, Beauty?
Beauty, what are you doing?
Get it together!
Beauty!
Beauty, what are you ugh!
What? What's the
matter with you?
Get it together! Come on now!
Beauty, what are you doing?
Ugh!
Ronnie
I'm sorry.
What's happening? This one of
them military school
conversations?
I mean it.
I dropped the ball.
You're my child, and it's my job
to make life safe for you.
Yeah, but what about Lemond, Ma?
Look, I know you don't like
talking about it,
but he's family.
Look, I love all of my children,
and I love them hard.
But he's a grown man.
And I cannot, will not,
put you and Lil' Man in danger
because he's stubborn.
I need you to trust
that I know what I'm doing.
- Okay?
- Okay.
When I get back from
dropping off the donation boxes,
you and me, we're making
my famous chili tonight.
Oh, is it really famous if
you're the only
one that likes it?
You're rude.
Oh.
But I love you.
Ohh.
Beauty!
Beauty, come on.
Can we start over?
You know, with skittish horses,
they take a little more time.
I don't have time.
Well, she's not going anywhere.
What's the rush?
I haven't trained
in over a month.
I need to get my
training back on track.
And I don't have
the things that I need.
Not like I did back home.
Clémentine and
I were invincible.
But Beauty, she's no Clémentine.
Maybe that's the problem.
Beauty's never
gonna be Clémentine.
I haven't even ridden her yet.
Maybe Beauty is untrainable.
Or I'm the problem.
Either way, nothing is working!
I don't know about that, but I
do know cooler heads prevail.
Take a break from progress.
Come with me.
How come I've never been
invited to hang out before?
Because Beauty keeps you busy.
There was a bet going around.
I thought that
horse would be gone first week.
When that mare escaped,
I thought I'd take the pot.
When she bit Lil'
Man, pot went up.
And she won't let anyone else
near her except for you.
So who won?
Me.
'Cause I bet on you.
But Beauty's still here,
so she's the real MVP.
I guess.
I knew she'd be staying long
term, even with her history.
She's got a real spirit.
What do you mean?
What history?
Her last owner abused her, so
she's very sensitive
to aggression.
The trauma's not healed yet.
And I just added to that.
You know, horses aren't the
only creatures
who have triggers.
Maybe you have one.
I want Beauty to
know she can trust me.
If you can make Beauty
feel like you're her safe space,
she just might surprise you.
Blanca.
Um, Yvonne,
what are you doing here?
I just have a few things
from the church. Shall I?
Oh, no, no. Uh
Thank you. I, uh
Serena will bring them in later.
Uh, just there, please.
Wait.
I, uh, have something
I give to all the volunteers.
Um
It's not much.
A prayer for you
and your family.
- Thanks.
- Just
Just to say,
Serena's a good kid.
She just
She used to smile.
But when we lost my husband,
her smile went with him.
We make do, but it's not easy.
She was just so eager to
contribute, and
today I found out how.
Not my best parenting moment.
Trust me, I get it.
I'm not trying to make excuses.
I know why you said no.
You were doing
right by your kid.
That's what mothers do.
You're doing a good job, you
know, pretending
like you're okay.
You wanna talk about it?
How much time do you have?
For you?
I got forever.
I don't know.
You don't seem like
the kind of guy who gets angry.
I mean, I may have the body
of a god, but I'm only human.
Okay.
Where are you taking me?
Just trust me.
Sometimes I feel like I'm
one person being torn in two,
so I gotta let out my anger
or else I'd explode.
Just like that.
Ah.
I hate you! I hate
you! I hate you!
That wasn't bad.
I could use a few more of those.
I've never been this angry.
Well, you've been through a lot.
But I'm not the kind of person
who steals or lies or fights.
I literally punched someone.
And what I did to Beauty
Look, you wouldn't
be the first to
direct your anger
at the wrong person.
I think that makes you human.
It doesn't make it okay.
So what are you
gonna do about it?
I guess
start with the truth.
Thank you.
I really needed that.
Yeah.
Public enemy number two,
how are you?
How's Beauty?
She's okay.
I think I'm learning
what she needs.
Huh.
Smells nice.
You've never had
your aunt's chili.
Ooh, she's spicy.
I, um
I have a confession.
I'm listening.
I started the fight.
And it was two against one.
But she has been bullying
Ronnie, and for a while,
but expulsion is extreme.
Thank you for your honesty.
But I wish it came sooner.
Me too.
You know, truth is
I've been reconsidering
inviting Serena to the ranch.
Wow.
One minute you're sorry,
and the next you're offering
a second chance to a girl
who literally
threatened my life.
Which is fine for
Serena, but too
much to ask for my own brother.
Ronnie, I get it.
You're angry.
But you lied.
And that girl's future is in
jeopardy because of that lie.
I should've never
expected you to be loyal.
Ronnie, I'm sorry, I had to.
I'm sorry, girl.
It's on me.
Okay.
I'm ready to let it all go.
I was unkind to you today.
You didn't deserve that.
Do you want to go for a ride?
Hey.
Good work today.
Something wrong?
I think you should know
what your daughter's been up to.