Heartland (CA) s07e18 Episode Script

Previously on "Heartland": I can't seem to make ends meet! So when Caleb told me about this prize money, I knew I had to try.
I just can't believe you didn't talk to me about it first.
This is my money! It's our future! Lou, can I have a friend over after school tomorrow? Yeah, sure, what's her name? His name is Stephen.
Amy, would you consider coming back to Hillhurst? Only this time as my head trainer? - Are you serious? - Very.
I've been around long enough to know that when Ahmed looks at you, it's with more than professional admiration.
Lou, that's crazy! I've been thinking a lot about Charger, and I'd like to take a look at him, see if there's anything that I can do to help.
Okay, well, what about us? One thing at a time.
Amy, wait! Listen to me! Now, Ty goes and makes the most ridiculous gamble in the world and you're gonna waste your valuable time trying to help out him and his stupid partner over a lost cause?! I've gotta do something.
I can't just let Ty throw his money away! But you've got a perfectly good job, honey.
Are you willing to-- Go, answer it.
Ahmed, hey.
Yes, um I'm gonna be a little bit late, but I will be there.
There's just something that I have to take care of.
I'm really sorry.
Okay.
Absolutely.
Bye.
There it is right there.
The prince.
He's gonna lose patience with you and then the cheques are gonna stop.
Dad, I can do my job and help Ty, okay? Besides, it's really not your business what's my business! I'm just trying Answer it.
Ty, hey.
Yeah, no, I'm- I'm on my way, okay.
I'll be there.
Bye! So Caleb Still trying to find a rider? I don't think there's a barrel racer in Alberta you haven't texted.
Face it, that guy doesn't have it in him.
He's all speed and no reward.
But, hey, good luck with that.
She drives me crazy.
Well, I guess the word's out Charger's a non-starter.
So what if he's an underdog? There's a reason people love underdog stories so much.
They always have happy endings.
Caleb, how are we gonna make this work? Just relax.
It's not over 'til it's over.
Where's Amy? Jack, look at this trick saddle! This is the one I want! Isn't it cool? Yes, it is.
Now I just have to figure out how I'm gonna pay for it.
Well What's the deal with you? Are you wearing perfume?! Okay, the deal is, I have a lunch date.
Lisa is coming over.
Hello? Yes, she is.
Just hold on.
Stephen.
Hi! Yeah, I can meet you.
I have to wait until Lou and my dad get home.
Actually, they're here right now.
Can I call you back? Okay.
Bye.
Um Stephen wants to meet me at Maggie's.
Can someone give me a ride? Honey? Yeah, sure.
Let's go.
I'm here.
And the only reason I am is because I can't stand the thought of Ty losing all his hard-earned money, thanks to you! I know, I know.
But he's a great horse, you'll see! And all we have to do is get a handle on his one little problem.
I promise we won't take much of your time at all.
Okay, good, because Ahmed's already called me a few times this morning, wondering where I am! Aww! Poor little needy prince! Caleb, let's just get this done! Wow! This horse is great! You guys don't need me, he's fine! Well, hold on.
Ride him as fast as you can and start him in the alley.
Okay Whoa! Steady! Hey! Steady Whoa! Whoa! Come on, you missed it! Whoa! Whoa! Now do you see the problem? Yeah.
And at the break of day you sank into your dream, you dreamer.
Oh, oh, oh, oh You dreamer, you dreamer.
So you see what we're up against.
I mean our horse is incredibly fast.
But unless you can figure out how to get him around that first barrel, he's not gonna win anything, much less a high stakes futurity race.
Okay, well, do you want to give it another try? - Yeah! Yeah.
- Yeah.
Oh, hold on.
Ahmed, hey.
Um Yeah, I'll be there within the hour-- Uh, hello? Um I think he hung up on me.
Look, guys, I gotta go.
I'm sorry, I said I would help you, but I can't risk losing my real job.
Amy, wait.
Are you still ticked off with me? Well, are you? Yeah, I guess I am.
Look, we have a deal, okay? I will help you figure out that horse.
But I can't help thinking that this is what it's gonna be like when we're married.
You not telling me about big decisions until you've already made them? I'm sorry, that's just how I feel.
You made a pretty big decision without telling me.
I gotta go.
So that was weird.
- Hmm? - Dropping Georgie off to meet a boy.
Yeah.
Sign of things to come I guess, huh? What's wrong? Um It's nothing, it's just Georgie and I'm trying not to worry, but I can't help it.
No, why? Because she's met a boy at Maggie's? No! - Is that the trick saddle she wants to buy? - Yeah.
Because you know we can't talk her out of trick riding now.
I mean that ship has sailed.
It's not the saddle, or the boy, it's You heard her on the phone.
She said to Stephen, and I quote, she had to wait for Lou and her dad to get home! I'm sorry, I didn't- what's the point? Peter, don't you see? She has never called me "mom.
" Never! Not once! Oh! Okay Well, I don't think that's anything to worry about, honey.
Yes, it is, and it's starting to hurt.
Well, then you're being overly sensitive about it.
Okay, how did she introduce you to her friends at the father/daughter dance? As her father, but she calls me Peter all the time, Lou - all the time - and I don't get upset about it, it's- You know, I think it's just because She has not fully accepted the fact that I'm her mother.
And who can blame her? I'm away for weeks on end on that stupid book tour- Just stop.
Even when I'm home I'm working at Maggie's, or the dude ranch, and- Listen to me, stop.
You're overthinking it, okay? Which is crazy, 'cause it's not like you to overthink anything ever.
Right, yeah.
This coming from the guy that she calls "father," and "dad.
" It's clear that she has bonded with you more than she has with me.
That's Turkey and Swiss, or turkey and Swiss? Turkey and Swiss.
A-ha! You do remember our first picnic.
Actually, you could call that our first date, couldn't ya? Remember, you agreed to come and see those horses with me? Yes, I do remember.
I also remember that We never did make it to that sale.
No, we didn't.
Boy, that seems like a long time ago.
Well, that's because it was a long time ago.
And we're still enjoying our time together, aren't we? Yeah, and our time apart.
To you and me.
Mmm! You know what? I bet that's what makes us work.
What's that? Well, I bet if we spent all our time together, we'd kill each other! I would bet the opposite.
Oh, you would, would you? All right, let's put that bet to a test: How about tomorrow you come and spend a few days at my house? - Your place? - Mmhmm.
See who wins this bet.
If we survive, that is.
You're on! Yeah? Ahmed, I am so sorry.
You know, there was something I had to do first.
Amy, I don't think you understand how important this training schedule is! It's the world equestrian games! I know.
I realize you have some deal to work with a horse - you've agreed to retrain him or whatever- how do you know that? Are you having me followed? Or are you following me? Follow you?! Hardly! I simply phoned your house and your sister told me.
Oh Lou, why would you tell Ahmed anything about what I'm doing with Ty and Caleb? He doesn't need to know about that! I didn't realize it was such a big secret! How was I supposed to know? Georgie! Dinner! I told Amy, it's only a matter of time before that prince realizes he doesn't have her full attention.
Not good! I disagree.
I think it's a very good thing that she doesn't give that guy her full attention.
Okay, what is that supposed to mean?! You know exactly what I mean.
And where's Ty? I thought he was coming for dinner! Yeah, well, I don't know.
He's super stressed out.
The race is on Saturday and his horse still has a big problem, and he and Caleb don't have a rider! Caleb doesn't know the difference between a futurity horse and a camel.
Why Ty would ever do this deal with him Somebody's gotta talk some sense into Ty! Jack, can you take me into town tomorrow? The new trick saddle came in at Maggie's, right, Lou? Yes, it did.
I wanna go see it! Sorry, Georgie, I've got plans.
I'm gonna be away for a couple of days.
Where are you going? Oh, something to attend to.
Well, I hope you're back by this weekend.
The futurity race is on Saturday.
Yep, we're showing it at Maggie's.
Expecting a full house.
Oh.
Great.
Yeah, I got three words for you: Big.
Screen.
TV.
Good idea, right? And I'm waitressing.
You're gonna pay me, right, Lou? Absolutely.
What's wrong with you, man? It was just a late night.
Okay Here she goes.
Arghh! Come on, Charger! Okay, let's keep going, then.
So what happened last night? Well, Charlene called me up out of the blue and asked me out.
It turns out she just wanted to tell me that she'd be riding another guy's horse in the barrel race on Saturday.
I tried talking her into switching.
Did it work? No, but I sure had a good time! - Well - Hey! I've gotta give you marks for trying.
Hi Hi.
- I'm Charlene Young.
- Oh! Amy Fleming.
I've never seen you on the circuit.
I'm not a barrel racer.
Oh, really.
Well, that would explain a few things.
Amy's gonna figure out why Charger keeps doing what he's doing and she's gonna fix him for us.
Fix him? Okay, how? As I'm sure you know, a winning barrel horse has to know how to rate and that's not something you can fix in a hurry.
In simple terms, rating means slowing down and positioning the horse properly for the barrel turn, and that's gonna take months of time and practice.
He knows how to rate.
He's got a great record.
Fine.
But if you think you're gonna fix this guy by Saturday, well, let's just say, I'm glad I'm not in your boots.
Where exactly are you going? I'll keep in touch.
Yeah, what's with all the mystery? There's no mystery! Some things are private, that's all.
See you later! I wonder where they are going? I have no idea! You all set? Yep.
Can you take me to Maggie's to look at the new trick saddle after school? Well, you can look.
I will probably have some work to do.
Okay.
No, you know what? Scratch that.
Let's be customers for a change.
We can grab a sundae or something.
Spend some time together, just me and you.
Sort of like, I don't know, a mother/daughter date! Sure Okay.
Bye! Look, guys, I'm really not sure what to tell you.
He just explodes out of the alley.
He's not even thinking, he's just running as fast as he can! He has to be taken right back to basics! The race is Saturday.
Yes, Caleb, I know! And I would love to help you guys, but you realize this- it's not your problem.
Yeah, I I- I do get it.
So Amy tells me that this "Futurity horse" won't make the first barrel.
That's not good.
I've seen a hundred horses like this.
He's racey - it means he likes to run - which is what he's gonna do.
You guys are backing the wrong horse.
Look, Tim, this horse was getting a lot of notice and his times were amazing.
Ancient history, Caleb! You should've got out before you got in! I mean you're gonna embarrass yourself in front a bunch of professionals who know what they're doing.
You know how bad that's gonna be? It's gonna look awful! Okay, guys, I'm sorry.
I gotta go to work.
Okay, honey.
Somebody's gotta make some money.
So you finally made it.
Amy, I am asking you to work with me, with my team.
And if it goes well, this could open up a whole new future for you.
If you don't want that, I understand.
No, I do want that.
I do! But Ty needs my help and he's my fiancee.
I admire your loyalty, but you cannot forget that we have an agreement as well.
I know.
I leave for the games in a little over a week.
I need Zeus up to speed.
And you need to make a decision, for yourself and for me, or I need to find another trainer.
Okay.
Hey.
Hey.
I was just going through my mom's journal.
All the work that she did She was amazing.
And I think about everything that she went through when my dad left and stuff and She was always so strong.
My mom was completely the opposite.
What do you mean? She depended on my father completely and when he took off, she let Wade move right in there.
And both those guys took her for every penny that she had.
I hated watching it, so I uh I vowed to myself that I'd never be like those guys.
That's why I need to pull my own weight, Amy! I can't live with myself if I don't.
And this whole down payment thing, it's something I have to do.
I get it.
I'm sorry I ever got involved with Caleb.
But now that I am, I have to see it through.
I know.
Do you wanna watch the video with me? Yeah.
Look how fast he is! It's unbelievable! Wait a minute! What? Look at this.
Right there! You see how high his head is? There's no way he can see that first barrel! It's physically impossible for him with his head that high! Well, there's gotta be a way we can get around that.
Yeah Maybe there is.
How about I work with him first thing tomorrow morning? Are you sure you're free? I guess.
Ahmed gave me a bit of an ultimatum.
What did he say? Well, he's given me this chance to work with an international team.
It's an amazing opportunity, and Well, I'm kind of blowing it.
He's not happy.
Amy, I never wanted to put your job at Hillhurst in jeopardy.
No, you're not.
I'll work with Charger until the race on Saturday and then I'll decide what I'm gonna do.
What do you want to do? I don't know.
Let's just focus on Charger for now.
Hey, come here.
I appreciate your help.
And from now on, any decisions? We'll make them together, I promise.
Hey, lights out, kiddo.
Okay? Lou will be up in a minute, she's just reading to Katie.
You warm enough there? Um yep.
Can I ask you something? Sure.
It's Lou.
She's not herself.
Like today, she made a big deal out of having a mother/daughter day.
She's never done that before.
Well, it's kinda nice though, don't you think? She just loves being your mom, I think.
You know, just like she loves being Katie's mom.
Yeah, but it's kinda not the same, is it? No, it's not exactly the same, but she is still your mom, just like I'm still your dad.
And I tell you, we both count ourselves pretty darn lucky that we are, too.
I've never called anyone "mom" before.
Jeff says my first word was "dada.
" I don't remember my mom, but Jeff does.
It's kinda weird.
I bet it is.
Good night.
Good night.
So where will the laser be? Uh, it's just gonna be right about here.
Okay All right.
I'm gonna try and keep him collected and not give him his face.
We'll see how this goes.
There you go! Come on, come on, come on! How was my time? Well, he made it around the first barrel, but a time like this is never gonna guarantee us a payday.
You gotta let him run, right from the start.
Let's try something else.
Hyaaah! Okay, lookin' better! Yeah! Keep it up, Amy! Get up! Get up! Get up! Come on, Amy, bring it home! Bring it home! Now we're talkin'! If Amy can get Charger around the first barrel at top speed, we might just have a winner on our hands.
Caleb, winner? We don't even have a rider! No, man, there's no way! There's no way! I'm gonna ask her.
We have a back-up plan.
Charlene and I got together last night, and let's just say, she might be feeling a little differently about things today.
Caleb! He is definitely improving.
Would you ride in the futurity race for us? No, I won't.
Come on, Amy! Caleb, I'm not a professional barrel racer and that's what you guys need! Look, I'll keep working with Charger until the race, but you need to keep looking for a rider! I- I have.
I did Do you know that the entire time that Lou and I ran this place together, I did not spend even one night here! And it's so much nicer without guests! Yeah, well, at least we don't have to listen to your cleaning lady's vacuum roaring away.
I thought you brought me here to be romantic, not to escape my cleaning lady! Huh! Oh, Jack! Oh, I'm sorry.
You didn't sleep well at all last night, did you? Well, strange house, strange noises.
That furnace of yours makes some crazy sounds goin' on and off.
It does? I never noticed that.
But how was the company? Was the company good? Oh, the company The company was very good.
Well, I hope I don't keep you up! Is he fixed? Well, he's improved incredibly, right, Amy? Yeah.
Just I don't know, guys.
There was too much wrong with this horse for him to be an overnight miracle.
Well, there was also a lot right with him.
Just give him a try.
Yah! Oh! Come on! Okay, that was fun.
So you got him around the first barrel, did you? Yeah.
Good for you.
Show me.
"Show me!" That's what she said! And then I did and it was a total disaster! I swear that Ty and Caleb just brought her in there to make me feel bad for not riding Charger! Yeah, but you never wanted to do that anyway, did you? I mean, ride him in the actual race? Well, all the same, they bring in this girl who doesn't get the horse at all! I don't care if she's a professional, Lou.
She doesn't understand how the horse works and she's gonna ruin him! He'll never barrel race again! You wouldn't happen to be just a little bit jealous, would you? No! I'm going to bed.
This is so crazy! Why did we even come back here? We could've toughed it out at the dude ranch! Well, you're tougher than I am! That place was freezing my butt off! All right, look, let's just go back to my house.
Lisa, I haven't slept maybe I know, I know, so let's just- I just need to be in my own bed for one night.
Besides, you have more pillows than I have ever seen in my life! Oh, it's the pillows.
Well, I practically smothered in 'em.
You know what this is about? This is about you not wanting me to win the bet! Keep your voice down! Oh, see! Hey, guys.
Everything uh okay? Hi.
What's going on? Is everything all right? Everything is fine.
So sorry to wake you up.
Sorry.
Okay Go back to bed, honey.
Night, Lou.
Night, Dad.
Night.
Good night.
See? Good night! This is all your fault! Come on! Hot toddies.
That's nice.
So uh Pretty crazy couple of nights, I admit, but at least we didn't kill each other and in spite of it, we're still laughing, right? Here's the thing.
You know, maybe I can't live at Fairfield.
Maybe you can't live here.
And you won't give up your place in France and I sure as heck will not let this place go.
But really, who cares? We've been down all those roads and back again and And we still feel the way we do.
That's a pretty good feeling.
It's a pretty great feeling.
So here's the bottom line: We're two adults that love each other, am I right? Yes, you are right.
So then there should be no problems, only solutions.
What are those solutions? I let you slip through my fingers once before and I am not about to do it again.
Now, this Was my grandmother's wedding ring And I want you to have it.
You know, I've been meaning to say this the right way for a very, very long time.
Lisa Stillman, will you do me the honour of marrying me? What? Will you marry me, yes or no? I uh, yes! I will! Lord knows how we're gonna make it work, but Jack Bartlett, I will marry you! I feel like a teenager about to elope! Yeah, me too! You sure you don't wanna tell anybody? Well, do you want that? Well, only if you want to.
No, we'll find a good time to tell people, but until then, we'll just Okay, agreed.
We'll get it done and then we'll tell people.
I love this feeling! I'll make all the arrangements, okay? Oh, you will- - Hi, Lisa.
- Hi! - Morning.
- Morning.
I'm on my way out.
I'll see you soon.
- Okay.
- See ya.
Grandpa, is everything okay with you two? Couldn't be better.
That's it, Charger! - That was great! - Yeah.
- Best run yet! - He felt awesome.
Even around that first barrel he did a lot better.
Okay! News! Charlene's agreed to ride Charger in the race! That's great! Why? How? Well, never mind, she's just gonna do it.
No! No! She can't handle this horse, okay? You're gonna have to find someone else.
The race is tomorrow.
There's no time to find someone else! You're just gonna need to be reasonable, Amy.
Fine! I'll ride him! Okay? Does that make you happy? I will ride Charger! Fine! There was no deal with Charlene.
No.
Hello, Amy? In the office.
Hello.
Ahmed, hi.
So I actually did follow you today.
Good to know.
I watched you at the arena.
Amazing sport! First time for me, seeing that.
It reminded me of why I wanted to work with you in the first place.
Really? You are determined.
You are unstoppable! So I made a decision.
When you've finished your work with Charger, I want you to come back to work for me.
Oh, okay But I also want you to come to Europe with my team when we go to the world equestrian games next week! What? Mm-hmm! Ahmed, that's That is an incredible offer.
Yes, it is.
So what do you say? Well, I I'm gonna have to think about it, I Besides, you'll probably change your mind after I mess up at the futurity race tomorrow.
You'll be fine.
Trust yourself.
Trust your instincts.
After all, you are the miracle girl.
Mm.
Anyway, I hope you will take my proposal seriously.
I will.
Georgie! It's time to get going, honey! Has Amy left yet? Are you kidding? I'm pretty sure that she left at dawn.
Now, you're gonna be at Maggie's to watch the race, right? You know that Amy's riding Charger? Yes, I know all about it.
She's crazy! Why do you have your suit bag? Oh! I'll be right back.
Jack, what's going on here? That's your blue suit.
As far as I know, you only wear that for weddings and funerals and I don't know about anybody who's died! Jack? So what- No way! Here they are, ladies and gentlemen! Let's hear it for our beautiful flag bearers! Oh, Stephen! I saved you a spot.
Thanks.
There you go.
Oh! Hey! Turn it up! Welcome to the Hudson Pot of Gold Barrel Racing Futurity Race! There's a lot of money on the table here today and before it's over, we're gonna see some very happy winners leave this building.
You feelin' okay? I'm terrified! You're gonna be great! - Hey, Jack.
- Randy.
- Nice day! - Thanks for coming.
The events are starting! This is Sizzlin' Speedball owned by Clint Silzer, ridden by Brittany Bracewell.
And there's Brittany's time.
13.
841 seconds! Look at those times! I don't stand a chance.
That really raised the bar.
Lou? You remember Stephen, right? Yes, but um I don't think we were properly introduced.
Oh! Well, Stephen, this is Lou my mom.
Hi.
Hi.
What a great run! Look at that time! Thank you.
You look so beautiful! Thank you.
I knew you'd get good use out of that suit! Hi.
Ha ha! I knew it! Next up, Lacy Mary, owned by Sherman Waters, ridden by Charlene Young! Yaaah! She's fast.
Wow! She's good Really good.
Yeah, definitely the one Amy has to beat.
Charlene Young with the best time of the day! 13.
522 seconds! Good luck out there.
Yeah.
Thank you.
That was amazing! Where is Grandpa? Honey, where's Dad? You see how good I can read you? This is supposed to be a secret.
It needs to be kept a secret, so I suggest you just go back the way you came! No! No way! No, you You need a witness.
You need a best man.
Who better than the man that saved your life? Your son-in-law, me?! Ex son-in-law.
You wanna stand up with me? It'd be my honour.
Okay! This is amazing! You look so beautiful.
Congratulations! Thank you! Hi.
Are we ready to do this? Hey, everybody, Amy's up next.
Get ready, get ready! And with only one rider left, Charlene Young leads the pack Do you, Jack Bartlett, take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife? I do.
I do, too.
Wait a minute, Lisa! Your turn's next! Sorry! All right, you're up.
You're gonna be fine, okay? Just take a breath.
All right, Charger.
Come on, buddy.
Come on, Amy! And the last horse is Charger, owned by Ty Borden and Caleb Odell, ridden by Amy Fleming! Okay hey.
It's okay, Charger.
We're gonna take this nice and slow, all right? Hey, whoa, whoa! Calm down.
Calm down! I mean real slow, Charger.
But then I'm gonna let you go, okay? But you just gotta wait for it.
Okay, when you're ready! Okay What is she doing?! How does she expect to win a race going backwards?! Well, folks, there's a tactic I've never seen before! Nice and slow.
Yes! - Yeah! - Atta girl! Woo! Woo! Come on, Amy! Come on, Amy! And she's done it! 13.
505! Amy Fleming, riding Charger! Yeah! I now pronounce you husband and wife.
Jack, you may kiss the bride.
We did it! We did.
Ty and Caleb, here's your cheque! Yeah! Woo! Woo! Yeah,we'll be putting an offer on the ranch tomorrow.
I just have to talk to my fiancee first.
Okay.
Um yeah, I'll get back to you.
Okay, thanks.
I'll call you back.
Hey! - That was so amazing! - You were incredible! Who knew we could do it? I knew we could! I knew it! And now that we've done it, I have something to tell you.
I have something to tell you, too! - Okay, you first.
- Okay! Ahmed offered me a job on his team.
Yeah, I know.
No, like on his actual team, travelling Europe for the world equestrian games.
Travelling.
Yeah, it's an incredible offer.
Uh, yeah.
I just They leave in a week.
Wha wow! Yeah I don't know what to do.
I mean it's hard to accept it, but it's also hard to turn that down! But I would never do it without your go ahead.
You should go.
Really? Yeah, we'll be fine.
It's only for a few months.
You gotta do it.
You have to.
We'll make it work.
Absolutely.
Okay.
And you let her go Knock, knock! By the time I save up for the saddle, I'll be too old and arthritic to ride! Well, we know somebody who has a pretty big birthday coming up, so wait right there.
Are you kidding me?! Thank you! You're welcome.
Oh Only know you've been high when you're feelin' low Hey.
That horse turned out to be a winner after all.
It looks like you did do something right, huh? Thanks, Tim.
Yeah, you're welcome.
I'm not so sure you know what you're doing right now, but Same old empty feeling in your heart So you really are going? My bags are loaded.
Just be careful.
You know what I mean.
I know.
Lou, you worry too much.
I worry; That's what I do.
Where's the little missus? Oh, keep it down! Keep it down! Keep what down? Nothing.
Nothing.
Well - Bye, honey.
- See you, Dad.
Okay, I love you.
I love you, too.
You take care, and I mean it! Okay.
- You! - I'll miss you! I'm gonna miss you too.
But you have to take good care of the horses for me.
Okay, I will.
Hey.
We'll talk every day.
Absolutely.
I'll be back before you know it.
I love you.
I love you, too.
We have to get going if we want to stay on schedule.
- Okay.
- Okay.
Only miss the sun when it starts to snow - Bye.
- Bye.
Only know you love her when you let her go I'll take good care of her.
Bye.
Only know you love her when you let her go 'Cause you only need the light when it's burning low Only miss the sun when it starts to snow Only know you love her when you let her go Only know you've been high when you're feeling low Only hate the road when you're missing home Only know you love her when you let her go And you let her go