Heartland (CA) s03e16 Episode Script

Previously on "heartland": You were right, this is a real honey.
All I gotta do is find a few parts for it and she's gonna rock! I'll get your wheelchair.
No, um Could you just grab my crutch? Yes, Caleb, you can stay at the dude ranch until your cast comes off, or I get a paying customer.
I told you it was bad luck for me, and what do you do but show up? Let's just call it a day.
Fine.
You're not committed to me! You want proof? You want proof? Then marry me, dammit! Unh! Let's see what's for breakfast today? Hey, hey, hey! Those are for Caleb, from Lou.
The guy's been doing nothing for weeks.
Maybe it's time for him to get his own breakfast.
You'd think you'd be a little more understanding, considering everything you went through with Scott.
Maybe I would be.
No one made me muffins.
All right.
Here.
What the hell? How did they find me?! Hey! Hey, what're you doing?! I only missed two payments.
Come on, man! Well, the doctor said he was doing great, but it would be a miracle if he was back on his feet.
That's Caleb's truck.
Get back here! That's my truck! He gets around pretty good.
It's a miracle.
And at the break of day you sank into your dream, you dreamer.
Oh, oh, oh You dreamer, you dreamer.
So, I've got the invitations for the engagement party, I booked the rehearsal dinner.
So I think I've got everything under control.
Um except, Grampa, I need to talk to you about Lisa.
- Lisa? - Yeah, um Actually, about you and Lisa.
Why? Did Did she say something to you? I don't wanna cause any problems.
But you know that really nice reception room Lisa has at Fairfield? What are you talking about? The out-of-towners brunch for our wedding.
I'll tell ya- I know it's a huge imposition, but it would mean so much if you and Lisa could host it for me.
I'm on my way to see her right now, so I suppose I can No pressure.
Take your time.
I love you.
I love you too.
So? How did Lou and Amy take the news? Uh, well, to tell you the truth, uh, I still haven't told 'em.
You promised you would.
I know.
What's really going on here? Oh well, you see The problem is Lou.
Uh, I made a fresh pot.
Oh, great.
Thank you, Soraya.
Oh, no.
I'm fine thanks.
I just don't wanna rain on her parade, and I Thought maybe we could keep this thing to ourselves a little longer.
This thing? Mm-hmm.
Our engagement? That thing? Walk in front of me so she won't notice.
You can't keep avoiding her, Mallory.
Hey, Mallory.
I saved you a seat.
I'm sitting with Amy.
You know my friend Amy, right? She's in grade 12.
Oh, come on, Mallory.
You can't still be mad at me! The rodeo club tryouts start tomorrow, and Rachel and all her friends are really into pole-bending.
So? It's like so much fun.
And all the girls you wanna get in with are trying out.
No, all the girls you wanna get in with.
Just come tomorrow! I know you'll have a really good shot at it.
Whatever.
Jamie just asked me to join the rodeo club.
I thought you didn't like Jamie and all her cool friends.
Yeah, that's why I have to get really good, really fast! What, so you can show them how much you don't care? Exactly! Amy, please, you've gotta help me! Hey.
In case you actually Decide to change your sheets.
Hey, don't worry, Lou.
I promise I'll do it once a month, whether I need to or not.
Great.
Sorry to hear about your truck.
Yeah, I don't know how the hell they found me out here.
Look, I was wondering, next time you're in town, if you could put this up at Maggie's for me? Sure.
No problem.
You sure about this? Yeah.
A hundred percent.
Okay.
So, uh, what's Jack been up to these days? Jack? Like, Grampa? Yeah.
Like is there anything Special going on with him? No, uh Well, he was talking about putting snow tires on his truck.
Why? Um, it's just he was in here this morning with Lisa.
But it It doesn't matter.
I shouldn't have mentioned it.
But you did.
What's up? All right.
They mentioned something about an engagement? Lou's engagement? Yeah, except No, I'm pretty sure it was their engagement.
Grampa and Lisa getting married? Jack and Lisa? Oooh! I want details! There are no details, Ashley.
It's just something I thought I heard.
So, there's no reason to make a big deal about it.
Right.
I get it, because your grandfather isn't marrying one of the richest women in Hudson county? That's right, so no need to alert the media.
Or my mother.
Looks good, Mallory.
Good.
Come on, Copper! Okay, keep your outside leg on him around the turn.
Just weave through the poles.
Yeah, well, he doesn't turn very well! And what's the point of trotting? Isn't it all about the speed? Okay! Try it at a lope then.
Ow! Ow! Ah! Okay, uh Amy, this sucks.
Yeah.
You know, I think Copper might be a little too old and stiff to be a pole-bending horse.
Great.
What am I supposed to do now? Well, um If you wanna keep riding Copper, you could, you could try something else.
Like what? I don't know Goat tying? And commit social suicide! Like I could see Jamie and Rachel tying goats! So what is this I hear about an engagement party? It's what people do when they get engaged, Dad.
Some people do.
And you know, it's a nice chance for us all to meet Peter's family.
I think it's a great idea.
Celebrating your engagement with the people that you love.
Don't you think so, Jack? Yeah.
So How is, uh, Caleb doing? Uh, he's getting better, I think.
I didn't see his truck at the dude ranch.
- Well - It got repossessed.
Yeah, you know, i'm kinda worried about him.
He looks like hell.
And uh check this out.
i>He's selling his horse? What?! But Caleb loves Shorty! Oh, this all sounds very familiar.
Get in a wreck, sell your horse, and your Rodeo career's over.
And he broke up with Ashley.
He might've had a streak of bad luck, but he hasn't said a word about quitting.
So I suggest we all just calm down and take a wait-and-see attitude.
I feel like I've heard that a few times lately.
Hey, what's with Grampa and Lisa? They're acting weird.
Uh, Lou? If I tell you something, will you promise not to freak out? Yeah, I promise.
What? Soraya told me she thought she heard them talking about getting married.
Yeah, right! Come on! As if Grampa's gonna do that to me now! Lou! I'm Shhhh! Just think about it.
You guys could have like a double wedding! I think it'd be great! Oh! Save money! Yeah, get out! No.
This is a good move for both New York and Boston.
They need these kind of players on their team.
Just a sec.
Yeah! Just hold on, would ya? Mr.
Fleming.
I hear you're selling your horse.
Yeah.
Why, you wanna buy him? Well, I don't know.
A horse like that doesn't come along every day.
Well, I trained him myself.
Oh! Really? All by yourself? For a second, I was almost interested.
He's the best horse I ever rode.
So why're you selling him? Got a sore back? Gone sour on you? I got my truck repossessed.
Can't afford to haul to any rodeos, can't afford to keep a horse I'm not using.
So you're broke, you're not working, and you're not competing.
Just living here like a king, free of charge, at my dude ranch.
How many of these are you taking? Just what it says on the label.
One every four hours for pain, as needed.
As needed That's kind of a grey area, isn't it? May need a little less, may need a little more.
I've got a doctor's prescription for those.
I used to use that one.
Yeah, well, I'm still hurting.
And I used that one, too.
I'm gonna do you a favour.
I'm gonna start to charge you the regular rate for staying here.
What kind of a favour is that? Well, it's not really a favour.
Consider it more of an intervention.
Intervention? What're you talking about? It's very simple, Caleb.
Here's the deal: You pay up or you get out.
If I had any money, I'd still have my truck.
That's your problem, not my problem.
Deal with it.
No, I did not kick him out.
I just negotiated a new deal.
Come on, Dad, the whole reason we put Caleb at the dude ranch in the first place, was because he couldn't manage on his own! Well, maybe if you stop babying him.
Oh, I get it, Dad.
Your response to everything - tough love.
Tough love, that's right.
You know, when I had my rodeo accident, and Jack kicked me out, it was a real wake-up call.
It sure was, and ten years later you woke up.
Well, we all deal with things at our own speed, Jack.
You're a lucky man there, Caleb.
I'm in no mood for jokes, Jack.
Neither am I.
It seems you've got the Fleming sisters on your side.
What're you saying? You can stay.
But you've gotta start pulling your weight, and get back to work.
Well, I'm not ready for that yet.
The longer you sit around doin' nothing, the harder it is gettin' back in the saddle.
Yeah, well, I think I'm quitting rodeo.
I'll get a job in the oil patch or something.
Make some real money.
Well, there's an offer on the table And the meter's running.
Okay.
Maybe I should ease back into it on a part-time basis.
You start now, full-time, or you don't start at all.
Promise you won't tell anybody what happened? Come on, Mallory, it's an important job! So? How'd the tryouts go? Well, I kind of blew the pole-bending, but they let me join anyway.
That's still great! I mean just being a part of the rodeo club is awesome.
What do they have you doing? The rodeo clown.
It's pretty awesome.
Hey, Caleb? Look, um I know it must be difficult getting back to work so soon after your accident, so I thought I could give you a hand.
Sure.
No, I um I mean I can give you a hand with Shorty.
I'll-I'll look after him for you.
Okay.
What's the catch? Mallory.
She just tried out for the high school rodeo club.
That's how I got my start too.
As rodeo clown? Ooh.
Yeah.
She really wants to get into pole-bending, but she needs a good horse.
A good rodeo horse.
You mean Shorty? Yeah.
No, she can't ride Shorty! - She'd ruin him, are you kidding me? - Caleb, you know what? He's for sale, so you're gonna have to get used to the idea of someone else riding him.
It might as well be Mallory.
Hey! Jack! Jack, I hear you decided, all on your own, to let Caleb stay at the dude ranch Free of charge! If you've got a better idea, go for it.
But he obviously looks up to you, the way he's following in your footsteps.
Thanks for noticing.
Drinkin' beer for breakfast, sleeping 'til noon, talking about quittin' the rodeo - that's the only thing he's good at - and gettin' a job working on the oil rigs.
Yeah, pretty big shoes to fill.
Hey, Val.
Hey, Tim.
Good to see ya.
Jack, I was gonna call you.
I hear there's news! You and Lisa? Me and Lisa what? Come on! You've taken the plunge, right? And come up gasping for air, by the looks of it.
Well, we were hoping to Keep it kinda quiet, uh, 'til the time is right.
Oh, so it's true! Hmm.
Wow! And to think I had to hear it from Ashley that my closest and dearest friend is engaged! I haven't even told the girls yet.
Yeah, well, you're doing the right thing stepping back and letting Lou shine.
No, I'm I'm really happy for you, Jack.
I guess I'm having a little trouble imagining Lisa living at your place.
Talk about downsizing! That'll be quite a lifestyle change, huh? For both of you.
Lisa Great gal.
Good looking.
And at your age? Getting married.
What were you thinking? Well, I kinda wasn't thinking, I was more like yelling.
Well, I wasn't yelling You know what? It's gonna be just fine! Sounds like true love.
It's probably your enthusiasm that swept her off her feet.
You know, it's actually looking pretty good.
Yeah, I got some work to do on the brakes tonight, and then I'm putting on a new exhaust system.
You know, you're gonna have to let me take it out for a ride some time.
No way.
Hey! Don't touch! Whoa! All right?! Jeez, what's your problem, man? Let's say I wanted to borrow your hat.
No! A man's hat is kinda like his girl, you know? Same deal with my motorcycle.
So I guess you heard about me and Ashley, huh? Yeah.
Least you've still got your hat, right? Yes I do.
Mallory, you have a death grip on your reins.
He's going too fast! He has to go fast, it's a speed event! Whoa! Agh! Ow! Mallory! Don't get up, are you okay? I guess.
Why did he stop so fast? Because you don't know what you're doing.
She's gonna ruin him! She keeps yanking on his mouth, he's gonna start rearing up, and if that happens- Okay.
If you're so concerned about Shorty, why don't you ride him and show her yourself? How do you expect me to do that? Ow.
He's right! We should just forget about the whole thing.
Uh, no! You know what you're supposed to do when you fall off a horse?! Quit? Caleb quit.
Yeah.
And look how that worked out for him.
He's selling Shorty, I don't believe it.
Maybe it's another one of those rodeo superstitions.
Have a wreck, sell your horse Oh, and blame your girlfriend for everything.
Have you talked to him at all? Like I need the aggravation? So you're totally over him? Yup! Besides, he should apologize to me for being such a jerk! You know, you're totally right, it's just maybe you should make the first move.
You mean like call him? Yeah.
You know, just see if he's okay? And pretend I care.
Yeah.
Okay, why not? The number you have reached is not in service.
Please check the number and try your call again.
Great.
Ash.
Hey.
Are you busy? Look, um I'm sorry about the no-girlfriends- on-the-circuit thing.
I guess I thought it was about the partying, and not the superstition.
It's not a superstition, Ash.
It's obviously true.
I mean, look what happened.
You didn't even know I was there when it happened! That just proves it's true! You're still taking these? Don't start! If you're gonna rag on me about the pills, I've got a doctor's prescription! Okay! Okay, who cares about the pills! You do, obviously.
So what, now you're gonna tell everyone about 'em? There's beer over there.
Don't forget to mention that too, huh? This is my life! Just leave me alone, okay? Okay.
I'll leave you alone.
Ungh! Okay.
I don't believe I'm gonna say this, but I actually think it's a good thing that we waited to tell everyone, because we need to sort out some of the details.
Well That ship might've already sailed.
Oh.
So you did tell the girls? No, no It's Val, somehow she already knows.
You know what? If Val knows, then it's just a matter of time before absolutely everybody knows.
Well, not everybody.
'Cept maybe Tim.
Tim? Yeah, that's why I think I've got to tell Lou and Amy now.
Yes.
But I wanna I wanna tell them together.
Okay? Okay.
Oh my God! What? Like talk about timing! - Lou- - Well, couldn't they have just waited?! What difference would it even make to them? What are you talking about? Grampa and Lisa have some big news! Like they're getting married.
What else could it be?! Wow! Um I guess I'm supposed to be happy, right? It just feels like everyone's getting married and moving away.
Amy, it's not gonna be like that, okay? I promise.
You can't promise that.
Uh, things aren't gonna be the same here.
Look.
First thing tomorrow, we'll just ask Grampa what's going on, okay? All right.
Why would he do this to me?! I'm the one who's getting married! Lou! Sorry.
Damn.
Ugh! Damn! Oh jeez! Ungh! Ungh! Oh No Oh damn! Uh, hey Grampa? Is there anything you need to tell us? As a matter of fact, there is.
Uh Lisa has offered to make dinner tonight.
Her specialty Uh, beef bourguignonne.
That's beef stew, in French.
I'm just heading to town now to pick up all the stuff she needs, if I can get it all into my truck.
Well, I'm picking up an exhaust system in town.
I can give you a hand, if you like.
Now speaking of hands, has anybody seen Caleb this morning? Isn't he supposed to be working here? Boeuf bourguignonne? Likely story.
Hey, Caleb?! Caleb, are you in there? Yeah! Yeah What happened? Nothing.
I had to go see Ashley.
How the hell else was I supposed to get there without my truck? What are you talking about? You don't know.
Where's Ty? Uh Ty is in town with Grampa.
Look, I borrowed his motorcycle.
You borrowed it? Without asking? I kinda went into the ditch.
It took me half the night to wheel it back here.
Caleb, you know how much that motorcycle means to him! I know! I wasn't thinking clearly, all right? I'll pay for everything, I promise.
Just please, you gotta help me square things over with Ty.
No, I'm not getting involved in this.
Look, Amy, wait! You want me to work with Mallory and Shorty? I will, on one condition.
I stop Ty from killing you? Please, just Tell him it was all a misunderstanding.
He'll listen to you.
Hello! Hi! Hey.
You don't mind, do you? What's all this? Um I wanted to surprise Jack with his favourite Saskatoon berry pie! Huh.
Boeuf bourguignonne, Saskatoon berry pie What's the occasion? Nothing, just uh Just a nice dinner While we still can.
I'm sure Jack hasn't mentioned it, but I think I think he's having a bit of a hard time with the idea that you're getting married to Peter, and then you're not gonna be here any more.
Yeah.
Me too.
I mean, I'm crazy about Peter, but I'm not so crazy about the "where we're gonna live" part.
Yeah, I know exactly what you mean.
I've lived at Fairfield my whole life and And? And I And I shoot! Forgot my flour sifter.
You have one, right? Mallory, what're you doing up there?! Come on, you gotta cut it closer.
Move it, Mallory! Caleb! She's holding him back, she's gotta let him run.
Yeah, well, she's just scared.
She doesn't wanna go too fast.
Fast? She's barely moving.
That's because she's afraid.
You know maybe you could just talk to her, instead of yelling at her? Just build up her confidence.
I know.
That sucked.
You're not a bad rider, Mallory.
But you gotta loosen up on the reins, let Shorty do his job.
Yeah, right.
If I let him go, how am I supposed to control him? You don't have to.
Hell, he knows what he's doing out there better than you do.
Yeah, a little more time and you two'll be a real team.
Oh! Hi, Lisa.
I didn't expect to see you here.
Hi.
But then again, now that you're engaged, I guess Oh Well, I guess it's true what they say.
Good news travels fast.
Oh.
Val, it'd be great if you could keep that under wraps for a little bit longer.
Sure.
But, you know, as I said to Jack, I'm just Well, I'm just So happy for both of you.
And we're gonna be neighbours.
Neighbours? I don't I don't know, I don't think so.
So you'll be living at Fairfield then? Wow.
Jack did hit the jackpot, didn't he? No.
No, Lisa, I'm-I'm sorry.
I'm just kidding.
I'm sure you'll have an ironclad pre-nup.
You know, just in case It doesn't work out, or something.
Right? You know, I would love to chat, um, but I really do have a lot to do, Val.
Sure, another time.
I'll just leave the pie.
No, I actually made dessert, so you can probably take that with you.
Jack loves Rosalita's Saskatoon berry pie.
He waits for it every year.
And you know what I always say? If a man asks for pie, I like to give it to him.
A la mode.
Oh! Look at it.
What?! Oh, no! Oh, no! Poop! Oh, shoot! Remember our deal.
Right, I'm on it.
Hey, Ty? Ty, can I talk to you? He's really really sorry, and he promises to pay for everything.
Ty! Ty! You should've seen me.
Whoa! Wait! Look, man, I know it was a mistake.
I'm sorry, I should've asked.
You did ask.
Ungh! And I said no! You're lucky he only hit you once, and didn't kick you when you were down.
Yeah, well, maybe he remembered I just got out of the hospital.
What do you not get, Caleb? Everybody's been bending over backwards to help you out! How long do you think you can play the sympathy card before you're out of here? Where are they? Where are what? Hey Aspirin.
Okay, I gotta go.
Okay I understand why you're mad at Caleb.
I do, okay? It's just Your timing's a little off.
He wrecked my bike.
You're giving the guy way too big a break.
You know that whole high school rodeo thing with Mallory and his horse? Do you know how long that took me to get him to do it? Yeah, 'cause it was something more than sitting around and complaining.
Ty, this is serious! He's not making this up.
Come on, Amy! How could you miss this after what happened with your dad? I knew there was something going on with him.
I've seen this before, and so have you.
That was for dinner.
I just couldn't help it, it looked so good sitting there.
And As it turns out, it's the best damn pie I've ever had.
Is it better than Rosalita's? Well, uh at least as good.
I didn't bake it.
Val brought it over for you.
So it is Rosalita's.
Mm-hmm.
Well, to be perfectly honest with you, it's It's not one of her best.
If we're gonna be honest I think there's something I need to say.
It's just I'm-I'm wondering if maybe we're making a mistake.
Does this have something to do with Val? Did she say something? Oh, she said plenty.
But it-it It doesn't change the way that I'm feeling.
You know I love you, Lisa.
And I probably don't show you that enough.
I love you too.
I love I love us together.
So do I.
I love the life that we have together.
So what happened to you? Hmm? You fall on your face? You finally hit rock bottom? Listen, Mr.
Fleming, I know you own the place, but you need to knock.
I'm busy.
Yeah, I can see that.
Wallowing in self-pity.
Okay.
You need to leave.
Happens all the time.
Cowboy gets wracked up, loses his nerve.
You saying I'm a coward? I've ridden bareback, saddled broncs, wrestled steers.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
Yeah.
So what? You know, it doesn't take guts to be clueless about what could happen.
It's just being young and stupid.
I'm warning you.
I'm warning you! I'm talking, shut up! I won more buckles than you can probably count.
I know what I'm talking about, Caleb.
You're having trouble sleeping at night, right? Wake up sweating? Walk down the street, heart starts beating, can't breathe.
It's anxiety caused by these.
I used to call it the dread.
Yeah? Well, I never gave it a name.
But every time I think about getting on a horse, sure, I'd like to go back to being young and stupid.
Stop thinking about it.
Hmm I tried that - not thinking about it any more.
Pills, alcohol, whatever works.
There's something that works better, except it took me years to figure it out.
So, what? Now you're gonna give me a twelve-step pep talk? I'm gonna give you a one-step pep talk.
You stop taking these pills, you get back on your horse, and you get back to doing the thing that you do best.
Well, that's three steps and counting, ain't it? Cut the crap! I know exactly where you are, and there's a very heavy price to pay.
I had a wife who loved me, who tried to help me.
I had a family.
I had two beautiful little girls.
I had a life, and I was blind, and it all slipped away.
Okay.
- Okay, I get it.
- No, I don't think you do, and you have to! You gotta get it soon, Caleb.
Because if you make the same mistakes that I made, with all of these people around that love you and are trying to help you, you're gonna slip right through the cracks.
And there'll be nobody to blame but yourself.
So, Grampa, we can't take it any more.
Is-is it true? Are you and Lisa getting married? Well, that's kind of a long story.
Oh my God! A long story about how you forgot that I'm the one who's getting married?! Just calm down, Lou.
Yes, I did propose to Lisa- I knew it! I knew it! See, I told you! And she did say yes So you guys just take one of the most important moments of my life and hijack it from me?! But, when we thought about it, we realized that we were happy with the way things are.
So So no, we're not getting married.
Oh.
And we didn't want to steal your thunder.
Oh.
Well then.
Uh, how about a toast? Right, the toast.
Uh, how about a toast To Jack and Lisa, and uh to things staying the same.
The same.
The same.
Cheers! Maybe I'm just not a good enough rider.
No one likes to fall off a horse, Mallory.
But it's getting back on that separates the winners from the losers.
I wish I could show you, but I can't ride Shorty the way Caleb can.
Okay, you need a specific style of riding for timed events.
You've gotta just cowboy up, and let 'em run.
And I know that takes lot of guts, okay? Especially coming off a big fall - like you just had- - it wasn't a bad fall, Amy.
I didn't even get hurt.
She's not talking about you, Mallory.
Oh, I get it.
Reverse psychology.
Or sports psychology.
Or reverse sports psychology.
Or blackmail.
Okay.
I'll get on the damn horse.
But you gotta promise not to tell anyone.
Some cowboys figure pole-bending is, uh, more of a Little Britches event.
Caleb Get on the horse.
Okay.
Uh Yeah, I'll give you a leg up.
Yeah, a leg up.
All right.
One, two, three! See? Nothing to it.
Now get out of my way.
Whoo! Yeah, Caleb! - Come on, Caleb! - Yeah, Caleb! Bring him back, bring him back now! Whoa, whooo! Yeah, Caleb! Yeah! Whooo! That's not your horse.
His name's Shorty.
He's an actual rodeo horse.
My friend Caleb's a professional cowboy.
And he lets you ride him? Uh yeah, he's pretty much my personal trainer.
Man, it was those damn pills, they were really messing with my head.
But you should know I quit taking 'em.
I've spent half my life listening to that story.
Yeah, well, it's true.
I mean Even pole-bending, it might be a girls' sport, but still, it's split-second timing.
I can't even show Mallory how it's done if I don't have a clear head.
Hand me that screwdriver? Okay.
Thanks.
But you should know, I never would've spun out on that turn if you'd gotten the brakes right.
If you knew anything about motorcycles, you wouldn't have braked on a turn.
Hey, that's My truck! How'd you get it back from the repo man? All it took was some money.
Forget it, Ash.
I mean it's real generous and all, but you know I can't accept.
I'm not that generous.
When you get back on the circuit, you can pay me back.
Yeah, well, that might be a while yet.
Well, that's okay.
I won't charge interest.
this is one little part of my heart Thanks.
The one little part of my heart Go Mallory! Whooo Go Mallory! Yeah! This is one little part of my heart Whoo! Bring him home! Bring him home! Okay, so maybe Grampa isn't getting married.
But one way or another, things are gonna change around here.
And, I don't know I mean, Lou's leaving.
That's for sure, right? And I'm graduating high school, and you're going off to college, and Those are all good things, Amy.
How come it doesn't feel like it? Amy Even if all those things do happen, one thing's never gonna change.
You love that damn bike more than me? It's that obvious, eh? Mm-hmm.
This is one little tear in your eyes one little tear in your eye