Beyond Black Beauty (2024) s01e08 Episode Script

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on Beyond Black Beauty
Beauty's more wild mustang
than warm bloods.
Certainly not the partner
you hitch your dreams to.
Stonepointe is the missing piece.
I need this.
Welcome to the
big leagues, Jolie.
Maybe we should do some clinics.
Stonepointe Equestrian Center
partner with the
Chamber's Family Ranch.
That is not our
decision to make.
This kind of partnership
doesn't make sense.
We're nothing like Stonepointe.
I gave you and Jolie everything.
Everything isn't
what I asked for.
I want
you to be happy.
I wanted
things to work so badly.
Horse nerd! Best daughter ever!
Papa, I had
such a plan. I
need to concentrate.
That's the point.
I have to keep you on your toes.
Shoulder back.
Eyes forward. Chin up, babe.
- Dinner?
- Not hungry.
It's, uh, real quiet.
Not like anybody died.
Just Auntie J's marriage.
No Jolie?
She's in a space.
And you? How you doing?
Short answer?
I'll recover. Right
now I'm more
worried about Jolie.
What she's going through,
you don't just get over.
You've both suffered a loss.
And that changes you.
I know what can
bring back the old Jolie.
Let's partner with Stonepointe
on that clinic.
Uh you want to
do what with whom?
I know. I didn't have
a great impression
of them either,
but this is for Jolie.
Have you ever seen anyone
that looks like us
at Stonepointe?
They're usually
janitors or stable hands.
That's not who we are.
Pride is important
to this ranch.
- And so is family.
- Mm-hmm.
Look, this would give Jolie
something to focus
on besides her dad.
And the community would have
something new
to look forward to.
Mom, come on, please?
This is a great idea.
Baby, a joint
venture ain't so bad.
It's the kind of
exposure that could
bring more folks
out to the ranch.
More folks on the ranch,
more food on our table.
Aren't you tired of
just breaking even?
Surely you have something to say
about this?
If I say something,
they'll accuse me
of starting a fight.
Sometimes we're a family
that prioritizes
past over future.
But, uh, you gotta
decide what you
want the legacy
of this ranch to be.
I know how you're feeling.
Great, so you'll
close the curtains
and shut the door
on your way out?
Or you can come
see what you've done.
What I've done?
The clinic?
Your father and
I want to support
your dream, no matter what.
"Your father and I." Isn't that
kind of past tense? Permanently?
I won't lie. I'm hurting, too.
But, we're a family, Jo.
That part doesn't change.
And family uplifts one another.
We think you've
sacrificed enough.
And I know you want
this. So go be great.
It could help. It's not like
Ronnie knows what she's doing.
Actually while
we set up the clinic,
you'll be training
with Gretchen today.
It's okay, you got this.
We'll
see about that. Hi,
Gretchen. What
are our next steps?
Over the next couple of days,
our employees
will work with yours
to put the course together.
A publicist will reach out to
schedule a press conference,
and the ranch will need
just a minor refresh.
Uh Refresh? What
does that mean?
Don't worry. It won't be much.
A tidy here, a
coat of paint there.
Marissa here will
manage all updates.
Oh, and then lastly, our vet,
Dr. Bell, will
assess the horses.
Any questions?
None, thank you so much.
My pleasure.
Baby, we're fresh.
But we could look fresher.
And they'll save
us a coat of paint.
Hey. I heard you've
been through a lot.
But your family's
really stepped up.
Yeah, they're all right.
I guess I'll keep them.
Good spirit. You're
gonna need it. We
have to focus on
the Belgium qualifier.
- I'll go get Beauty.
- Oh
When I said you made the
shortlist, I meant
you, not Beauty.
You will be training
on Silver Lake.
I'm grateful for the
opportunity, but Beauty
Isn't a champion, Jolie.
The only reason I even made it
on your list is because of her.
No, you made the list because
of your international ranking.
You have the talent. Not Beauty.
Don't let sentimentality
hold you back.
Winners are created by design.
And with the right resources,
you're a force to
be reckoned with.
So, Jolie, do you
want to be a winner?
Or do you want
to be left behind?
Thanks, Janelle!
You with me today?
We're gonna have to be. Can't
leave you alone
with your two left feet.
Oh, whatever. I can still
get down on the dance floor.
All right, Carlton.
How's my cousin doing?
She still can't ride, but, uh
This won't kill her.
- It won't.
- Yeah.
Plus, we got a lot
to look forward to.
Such as?
That's all I get?
Hey, I know how
this family works.
Y'all are the young
and the restless.
What?
Next thing I know,
Mom and Doris will be
calling, asking when
we're due.
You? You okay?
- I'm okay.
- Yeah.
Hey Big Time, chin up.
Sorry, girl, it's just me today.
Gotta stay on that short list.
I know. It's not fair. But I
don't want Gretchen to cut me.
What do you need me to do?
You'll be in good hands, Beauty.
Be good to Mom.
Good luck with
the exam, you two.
Y'all ever consider
lining these with silk?
You know, to protect my tresses.
Aren't you glad
you reconsidered?
This place is gonna look bomb.
Mm-hmm.
Okay, Nana and Pop Pop
went on a strategic
shopping trip,
but they trusted me
with some wisdom
to pass on should
you start freaking out.
"Change is hard, but when you're
doing something
good for the community,
it's necessary."
Hmm?
So, we removed some of the junk
that was hanging around,
the couch, which
I guess is décor?
It's all tucked
away safely, in case
you have some attachment to it.
We're also taking
a look at which of
the facades is gonna
need a paint job.
Ooh.
Breathe, Mom, just breathe.
It's not that serious.
It's not gentrification.
It's beautification.
Hello, Judas. What have
you done with my child?
Let's begin the assessment.
She's got a great frame.
Wonderful strength. I imagine
this horse can do quite a lot.
Solid find. What's her history?
Says here she was born
on a breeding farm in Virginia.
Her name is Jackie.
Come on,
Jackie. Come on, girl.
You're going to do great things.
One, two, three, four
What's
wrong? Why'd you stop?
I thought we were here to do
Olympic training. I'm a pro.
Give me the hard stuff.
You think you're
too good to measure the jumps?
Natural talent only
gets you so far.
And the difference
between any athlete
and an Olympian, is work ethic.
That means showing up every day
to do the basics.
Consistency matters.
Consistency wins.
Now, let's get to work.
Keep on your legs.
Again!
Better. But more forward.
Don't you move back.
Again!
Stay off your leg!
Think about your horse!
That's it! Enough!
No! No, I can go again.
I can do it.
No! I won't let you injure him
because you can't get it right.
I I just need
Need what, Jolie?
You're getting everything
handed to you right now.
More than most so what
else am I not giving you?
I see the
back. Watch your timing, huh?
I guess I've made some mistakes,
but I'm good.
I know I'm good.
Why did I blow it so hard?
Who blew it? You?
Gretchen's probably crossing my
name off the
shortlist as we speak.
I think that's your
inner perfectionist talking.
I couldn't even get
the basics right, Mom.
I don't get what's blocking me.
New trainer, new environment,
new horse, even
It's natural to be nervous.
Yeah, but now's not the time
to be showing nerves
to someone who designs
champion athletes for a living.
I couldn't even
ride Silver Lake.
Do you know how many horses
I've competed with?
It was It was embarrassing.
I should be able to do
what Gretchen does effortlessly.
But you're not Gretchen.
I don't mean you're not skilled.
I'm just saying
maybe you found
your heart-horse.
The way you've
bonded with Beauty,
it's rare.
And maybe, what's blocking you
is that you know you
want to do this with Beauty.
She is capable of more.
I know this.
But Gretchen was clear,
if I want this, I have
to do it their way.
No, you don't.
Look, there's a
reason she wants you.
And she's shown you
a financial commitment.
Your father would say, "A Dumont
never accepts a first deal.
We set the terms."
Honey, you can
set the terms, too.
I'll go get Beauty ready for
her exam. Her stall's this way.
All that's left now
is her medical.
You've come a long way, Beauty.
Anything you can
tell me about her?
She's had a lot of owners
for how young she is.
But she is
surprisingly sound.
I've never felt
these indents before.
Do we know where they're from?
Not exactly,
but we did find out
Beauty was a worker horse
for an historical fair
and a traveling circus.
Both were clearly
hard on her body.
I was surprised to see she's
been microchipped for competing.
You used to compete, Beauty?
I've never heard of this horse.
And I've been tracking
the competition circuit
for the last five years. But
based on her history, it's
likely she just didn't excel.
Beauty may not have been bred
to compete, but she
was born to do this.
She just needs the right rider
to give her a chance.
I always knew you had it in you.
One bad day doesn't
determine my track,
the same way breeding
doesn't determine Beauty's.
I'm meant to be
on that shortlist.
And so is she.
So you take us as a team,
or you take neither of us.
I was worried you were
cracking under pressure,
but this was the kind of grit
I was looking for.
Can you two
perform like that consistently?
Absolutely, Coach.
Then I look forward to seeing
more. See you and
Beauty tomorrow.
We did it, girl!
What have you done?
What's the problem?
Is painting over family history
part of a refresh?
What family history?
It was just a fading old wall.
Why would I expect anything
different from someone like you?
Hey, why all the yelling?
Your minion
destroyed our mural!
- How were we supposed to know?
- It's your job to know, Marissa.
Yvonne, I'm so sorry.
How's sorry gonna fix this?
It doesn't. But
we will do better.
What does Stonepointe
get out of this anyway?
I think we can both agree that
this sport needs
to be shaken up.
It needs new blood.
But, creating new connections,
that's not something
we have been successful at.
We would have never been able
to do this without you.
You're not off the hook.
You need to make this right.
Of course, and I plan to.
Partners?
You better not leave me hanging
when you make it big-time.
Never. I couldn't make it big
without you anyway.
I know what you did for me.
That, my dear cuz,
is what loyalty looks like.
I want my ten percent.
- Hurry up
- No!
- Come here. Come here
- No.
- Okay. Come on.
- Come here!
Uh-uh! No, thank you.
What's wrong?
Just some leftover
pain from the rodeo.
I could have looked at
that for you ages ago.
But it's been so long since
we've seen each other.
For a second, I
was worried Coach
Shipp was trying to
keep you away from me.
My dad can't keep me
away from you. My bad.
I'll text you later, monsieur.
Didn't think it was possible for
Beauty to ever be a third wheel.
I saw you stand up to Gretchen.
It felt good.
Thanks for having my back.
You and Papa
it's weird. But also kinda nice.
Your father and I will always
love you. And
that'll always be true.
No matter what happens,
we're still family.
It feels good for others
to finally see you.
I hope you see me
the way I see you.
Let's get to work, partner.