Ride (2016) s01e17 Episode Script

1 Sports ought to be suspended.
With the Gala race just around the corner, keep your head in the game that matters, boys.
Please, take this.
And I'm sorry.
KIT: Hey, Elaine! ELAINE: Good.
So I've been thinking, we should really increase our practice time, fit in some training drills between six and seven-thirty each morning, with some additional mandatory training after school.
It's all outlined here.
I'm not trying to do your job for you, Mr.
Bridges.
Just creating team spirit.
I tried to stop her, but it's like dancing up the down escalator.
Please, send back up! Did you see which way Elaine went? I did just encounter a whirlwind.
I'm not sure it was human, though.
Junk does not fuel the body.
Here's a list of approved foods.
Healthy choices only.
How did the practice test go? Fine.
Yeah, it went fine.
Good.
I genuinely want what's best for you.
It's called tough lo- Um, it's called wanting the best.
(HORSE WHINNIES) (HORSE WHINNIES) Thunder, your knee.
You have to get better.
How can I help you? How's he doing? Very little improvement.
I'm really sorry.
Have you tried - I'm on top of it, but thank you.
Okay, so I know it's not a great time, but can I ask you a question? Make it quick.
So you know your family tree presentation? About your great aunt? Her dress shop? This is going to sound really weird, but I think she made this.
That's the dress you wore for the opening gala.
Yeah, it was my mom's.
But it has the Wiltshire label in it.
I'm not sure how I can help.
And I need to get ice for Thunder.
It's just that I still don't have all the answers about where my mom came from.
If I could just show the dress to your great aunt, then she might remember who she made it for.
My Great Aunt Dottie is in a home.
She can barely handle a telephone.
And I can't just dash off and go and see her.
It's just not possible.
Well, is it really not possible, or just like a little not possible? I can't be running around like a lunatic, chasing mysteries for you.
LAINE: I don't know what to do.
'm supposed to be leading the team in the League Gala, and I'm supposed to be carrying the flag at the closing ceremony.
He could get better.
Why don't I take the late shift for you? You're exhausted.
I want to spend some time with TK, so go get some sleep, and I'll keep an eye on Thunder.
I'm not a fool.
Right.
You're obviously only being nice to me because you want a favour.
Look, I've already said no.
Wow.
You really think I'd do that? Just for a favour.
Why else would you offer to help? Because your horse is injured, and cause I would die if that were TK right now.
You'll really look after him for me? Why not? I'm going to be there anyway.
I'll make him another poultice, and maybe some yummy turmeric granola.
Thank you.
That's um, that's really kind.
No sweat.
I'm glad to help.
SALLY: Remember, you need at least a B average to compete in the League Gala.
I'm sorry I'm late.
I was with Thunder.
Hey, how's the swelling? What do you know about injections? Giving him a needle? Not a lot, but it's usually better to let a horse heal by themselves.
I'm just worried about time.
I mean, the Gala's coming up so quick.
Elaine, he's not going to be ready to race.
He might, though.
Maybe he just needs some more ice, or some more turmeric.
Or maybe we can call the vet again.
There's got to be something.
I can't ride without him.
Not if I want to place first.
If you push him, he could end up lame permanently.
He's not going to end up lame! No, not if you rest him.
He'll heal, I promise.
Just maybe not in time for the Gala.
Hey.
I was thinking we should clean out the back stalls for other schools to use for the Gala.
Good.
Thanks.
I don't want you taking on too much out here.
No, that's fine.
I can keep up.
Did I ever tell you about the horse I just couldn't tame, no matter what I did? I just couldn't figure this guy out.
I talked to trainers, I tried everything in the book.
And you know what happened? What? Nothing.
It was impossible.
I had to throw out the book, and try something completely different.
So what did you do? I sang to him.
All day, every day.
I tried giving him my best Rascal Flatts.
That's country.
But he preferred that awful boy band stuff.
(LAUGHS) Falsetto! (LAUGHS) It was not pretty, but it worked.
You see, some horses just learn differently from other horses.
No shame in that.
The trick is to figure out what works, and then give it all you got.
KIT: Everything okay? Yeah, sure.
Did you speak to Elaine about the dress? I can't.
Not with Thunder the way he is.
I feel so bad.
Oh, do you want to eat lunch with us? Why? No reason.
Just asking.
No big.
I um, guess that would be alright.
Oh, no.
What's happening? Is this the last day on earth, because Elaine said it would be the last day on earth before sh- Macaroon? From Paris? I swear there's no fish in them.
So how is Thunder? She's not talking about it.
Sometimes that helps, you know? I have a thought.
Train with Ostrich.
Whilst I appreciate the thought, Penelope, your horse is a dressage animal.
How am I supposed to get him up to snuff for jumpers? She's just trying to help.
You don't have to talk to her like that.
Like what? Like I have no horse to ride in the biggest event of the season? Is that how I'm talking? PEACHES: Elaine, wait up! I'm so glad we cheered her up.
EO: How did you think this room was better? I mean, it smells like cologne.
But it's bigger, though.
Fellas, please.
If you're waiting for Will, perhaps you could talk outside.
Perhaps you could read in the library.
What's the difference? And there's your problem.
No boundaries.
This is my room, ergo - WILL: Um - Great, you're all here.
And on my bed.
Cheeky.
So, do you want Covington to come first place this year? Of course.
Duh.
Alright, and you want to make Santiago suffer? Yes! Make Beatrice Bates, and all of Bingham cry? Yes.
Good.
Then you need me.
And I need tutors.
Leo, you're history, Josh, biology, and Nav, English? Please? Here's the challenge, though.
I'm not your regular student.
Things just don't stay in my head the same way, so we're going to have to come up with something new.
JOSH: You know, when we were training our dog, Lord Barkington, you know, he really responded well to the old (CLICKS TONGUE) click and treat method.
Right.
And in return, I can help you with anything you need on the course.
I've already helped Josh beat Nav, so you know I'm good for it.
LEO: What about games? Do you like games? Ladder drills? Flash cards? Answering flash cards, while you do ladders drills, and I have a cold hose pointed directly at your head.
(LAUGHS) What day is it? Thursday.
(CLICKS TONGUE) Good boy! (LAUGHTER) RUDY: In today's riding class, you and your partner will each take turns running the course, only this time you will observe and help one another.
Watch and learn, Andrada.
Take your own advice, Palmerston.
Be kind.
Some of you are not as good at receiving constructive criticism as others.
Kit and Elaine, you'd better take the practice ring.
RUDY: Elaine, tacking up Annie? Hey, you hear the joke about the horse that took the rocket to the moon? No jokes.
I don't have time.
Come on.
Three seconds.
This is serious! I can't waste any time! Well? She's all clumpy.
Like a big, lumbering oaf.
We could tack up Coco Pie.
I'm not riding a horse named Coco Pie.
On principle.
What about Lincoln? He glares at me every time I walk past his stall.
Dark eyes.
Wanna try TK? Do I look insane? Well, slightly.
But the fact is there are only so many school horses in the stable.
That's exactly the problem.
None of them have any finesse, any style.
And they're all ridden to death by six first formers a day.
Right.
But it's not like you can go and buy a new horse before the Gala, can you? You don't know whether we can afford another horse or not.
No, that's not what I said.
I just meant there isn't time.
Not all of us can flit around the globe, landing at exclusive schools for nothing.
I'm only here because my dad got this job, but - I can't just ask daddy for a new horse, okay.
My parents have sacrificed everything for me to go to this school.
Everything.
I might look like the rest of them, but I'm not! Elaine, you don't have to explain.
I uh, I'm not riding.
That's final.
If I can't ride Thunder, then I'm not riding at all.
Ah! Put that down! But dad says it's time to water the animals.
You have more important tasks.
Tomorrow, farmer girl, is the Spring Gala.
We just call them dances, mom.
And don't remind me.
It has come to my attention that you still have not chosen a dress.
This is not acceptable.
Mom, stop teasing! I can't decide, really.
I am quite serious, myself.
How am I supposed to fuss endlessly over your hair, and jewels, if I don't know what you're going to wear? Now, choose one.
No, no, no! Don't look! Just fish one out.
In England we called it a lucky dip.
Without looking? Yes, without looking.
This is silly.
I know.
Isn't it fun? What kind of dress would you have worn to a gala? We are not going to discuss my unfortunate early fashion choices.
Do you have pictures? Not a one.
I want to know more about you! When you were a kid, too.
I don't like talking about myself.
It's not very English.
Okay, Katherine, please.
Just pick a dress.
Sometimes you just have to feel your way to what's right.
Oh, this is my favourite! A-ha! You see? Lucky dip never fails.
Well, I could tell which one it was by the feel of the lace.
Well, I did manage to make you choose.
KIT'S MOM: Make you choose.
I have an idea that might help Elaine.
She just needs a push.
Can you take out Columbo, and Whisper, and maybe Star Flame for me, please? Okay.
Let's roll, Rudy! Okay, are we done? Actually, can you see if my legs are still made out of legs? They feel like pudding.
We can't stop now! We need to push! We need to excel! We need to be the best! See, now you're scaring me.
You know, if I close my eyes, I swear you sound like Elaine.
Another set.
And let's try adding some weights.
I hooked you up with some five pounders, here.
You can just start with that, and then just work your way up, okay? Oh, my goodness! Josh! Do you think I could honestly handle a whole five pounds? Don't start doubting yourself now.
But you're so good.
How will I ever compete? It's practice.
You ready? Don't be intimidated by my mad skills.
This is a good time to tell you I had a personal trainer at the palace.
Cute.
Are you done yet? Is that a challenge, because I'm so not done! You got a stopwatch? Let's do this! Don't talk, just listen.
Remember when you told me to stop being such a baby? I don't think I used exactly those words.
Word for word.
A girl never forgets.
Now pick a horse.
I can't.
Because you are afraid.
I'm Elaine Wiltshire.
I have never been afraid of anything.
Certainly not horses.
Prove it.
Close your eyes.
I will not.
When I first got here, I could barely look at a horse, and look at me now.
I just might know what I'm talking about.
Now close your eyes.
And coming in tenth is the Covington Academy.
If only their star rider, Elaine Wiltshire, had listened to Kit Bridges.
They could be taking home the Cup! Okay.
Up first, we have Columbo.
He's a big boy.
He loves to eat hay, and asparagus.
And he's friendly.
He loves to chat on Blurter.
Will says he trains really well, and he jumps high if you push him.
This is ridiculous.
Maybe, but we're not stopping.
Up next is Star Flame.
When she goes for a hack, she likes to lead.
And in her spare time she likes to watch TV.
Pony Cops.
And last, but not least, we have Whisper.
He spends more time in front of the mirror than anyone.
He's a looker.
But he's fast.
Kit, look, this is all very amusing, but what's the point? The point is, and thank you for asking, which horse do you feel? I don't.
And that's the problem.
I've been with Thunder for seven years, and nothing feels like Thunder.
I'm counting to three.
One, two - Star Flame.
Why? Let's not analyze every thought, and just get on with it.
(HORSES SNORT) KIT: You win, Star Flame! NAV: Extreme exaggeration in literature is called? WILL: Hyperbole! What is an ecotone? A transition area where two communities meet.
Who wrote Frankenstein ? Mary Shelley.
Come on, challenge me, mate.
lright.
Theme of Frankenstein ? Uh, hang on.
The pursuit of knowledge? Who was the only child of James V of Scotland? Lebron James? Fire! Ah! Mary, Queen of Scots.
Okay, thanks.
Carry on.
Name the Bronte sisters.
Charlotte, Emily and - and - WILL: Bronte-saurus Rex? Watch the lamps, gentlemen.
Fire! Ah! ELAINE: Why are you doing this? Because one, the Wiltshire method was very helpful in getting me back on a horse again.
Two, I'd be beside myself if TK were ever injured, and three, you have to lead us.
It's what you do.
I don't really understand.
Why do you care what people think about your family and stuff? Look, it's different here from where you grew up.
My rule for myself is just keep up with the others, and never talk about finances.
Ever.
But you talk about going to fancy camps and classes all the time.
Scholarships.
Or I trade volunteer hours.
Sometimes I tutor, and I teach riding during the summer.
It's all for extra curricular.
For Oxford.
For the grand plan.
(HORSE WHINNIES) Oh, what is that, Star Flame? You want to go for a real run? I don't know if Elaine's up for it.
Are you saying you want to canter? Hey, it may not be pretty, but I'll try not to embarrass you.
Come.
Let's go.
IT: Let's show her, Star Flame.
kay, TK, let's run! (LAUGHS) I have a snake I will drop right in your lap unless you answer.
Uh, Kathmandu.
Nice one.
Think about Jane Eyre , man.
You got this.
Uh, Betty Lee? You're going to kill this, dude.
Hey.
Where were you last night? Or this morning? You missed training! Did you go back to your room for a little pity party after our weight lifting session? (LAUGHTER) Excuse me, boys.
I need a minute with my protégé.
Look, if you can't keep up, just say the word, and I'll do it by myself.
(LAUGHS) It's not funny.
No, it's not.
Okay, so just tell me what's actually going on.
I got a letter from my parents, and they're concerned with the level of achievement here.
I have to prove them wrong.
Josh, I have to be first, or they're just going to - Okay, okay.
It's going to be okay.
But you can't train yourself into the ground.
That will kill you.
What if I can't stay here, and - I won't let that happen, okay? As long as you don't mention the whole - That I can practically lift you over my head with one hand? Yeah, that.
Okay, look, we'll keep training.
Okay, but we take breaks, and rest, because, you know, that's important, too.
We've got this, Big A.
Don't worry.
We can do this.
Okay? Yes.
Yes, we can.
Thanks, Josh.
So did Thunder give you his permission? He said I could take her out for one race.
Look at you, talking to a horse.
Oh hey, Kit, um, I asked my mother, and she said a nurse can ask Aunt Dottie about the dress.
Her memory's still pretty good, so she might be able to help us still.
Do you have a picture of it? Yes, from the Gala.
But you would do that for me? I hate unanswered questions.
Selfishly, I like to apply my Sherlock Holmes-like powers of reason to the mystery of your mum.
Thanks! Hey, do you mind if I crash here tonight? It's just with everything going on with Thunder, I want to keep an eye on you, boy.
I don't know what I would do if anything like that ever happened to you.
You know who surprised me today? Elaine.
Oh my gosh! What if Elaine and I are becoming friends? WILL: (LAUGHS) (GASPS) You scared the living daylight out of me! What are you doing? Oh, I'm just reviewing some things.
You're stealing my hideout.
I don't remember you asking for a day pass.
Well, I've been here long before you, okay? (LAUGHS) Preterition.
Define.
Uh, the act of passing by.
Nice! Nav told me to hit you up whenever I saw you.
(LAUGHS) Just because you weren't mentioned in the magazine, it doesn't mean there wasn't anything to say.
It's fine.
No, it isn't.
Because I had a lot to say.
And I said it.
Some of it.
She just didn't print it.
But there are still things I want to say.
Good night, Will.
(LAUGHS) Good night, Will! I'll go.
I'm really glad that you're trying to stay at Covington.
Really glad.
Yeah, me too.