Heartland (CA) s13e08 Episode Script

1 AMY: Previously on "Heartland" I was planning on proposing to Casey.
By the time I got there I realised wasn't the right thing to do.
How about I stay with you for a while - As a roommate? - Yeah.
Then I won't have to stay with my mom and her boyfriend and his crazy daughter.
(HAPPY INHALE) Up! (SPARTAN KNICKERS) (SMALL CHUCKLE) Hey, boy, you're okay.
We all have are off days.
TIM: What's wrong? Did he leave? Doesn't surprise me.
He left because I told him to.
- What did he do? - Nothing.
He did everything right.
(SYMPATHETIC EXHALE) I think I've just made a big mistake.
(SOBBING) (FOOTSTEPS CRUNCH) (NONCHALANT WHISTLING) Caleb, you're whistling again.
What's up with you? Oh, maybe it has something to do with the fact that I'm gonna be a daddy.
- What?! - Yeah.
- Congratulations! - Thanks.
(BOTH LAUGH) I hope you're not expecting a raise? Oh, now that you mention it.
Tim, you got company.
Hey wow.
Heh.
Hey, Tim.
Case.
Yeah.
(LOUD BANG) (WAKING MOANS) (ANNOYED EXHALE) (POTS CLATTER) What are you doing? I'm trying to make us some of my world famous blueberry waffles, but I can't find your waffle iron anywhere.
We don't have a waffle iron Oh.
Okay.
Well, that sucks.
(SIGHS) How can you live without a waffle iron? You know, Georgie, I hate to say it but you really need to start getting this place in order.
I need to get this place in order? Ever since you moved in here it's been a disaster.
Look around.
It's not that bad.
I had a shower yesterday, and I went to grab a towel and all your stinky rodeo gear was on the rack.
Okay.
You need to chill out, okay? Ever since that guy moved to Florida you've been in a total mood.
- What happened? - Nothing happened, and I am not in a mood.
Okay.
Here you go.
Did you just grab this out of the sink? I wiped it.
- Here you go.
- Thanks.
Must be nice to have a leisurely breakfast.
Yes.
But I'm so ready for Ty and Lyndy to come home.
I miss them so much.
And Luke is off at summer camp, so I kinda feel like an empty nester.
I get it I got one kid in Vancouver and one up in the loft.
But you know what? You gotta just enjoy the freedom while it lasts, right? Oh gosh.
There he is again.
Who's that? Uh, hello J.
D.
Werth.
He's that wealthy developer who's running for mayor.
Right.
Thought I recognized him.
- (DOOR OPENS) - Hi, J.
D.
Werth.
I promise a vote for me is a vote for progress.
Uh, excuse me.
If you don't mind my asking.
What exactly does that mean? What-what kind of progress? Well, progress can come in many forms.
But in general, I think Hudson could use a major revitalization.
Well, I hope that don't mean a bunch of new developments that would take away from our town's charm.
(CHUCKLES) No, no, no.
Of course not.
I wanna build on that charm, with a vision that creates jobs and opportunities - in the process.
- Hm.
Okay.
Well, if you're done campaigning, maybe you'd like to order something off our menu? Of course.
Let me see some of those pies I've heard so much about.
Sure thing.
(HOOVES THUNDER) - Well, it's been a while.
- Yeah.
Yeah.
I haven't seen you around here since uh Since we decided not to get engaged.
Right.
Well, felt like I should keep my distance.
But I'm back in town for the Heritage Rodeo.
I'm running it this year.
Yeah.
We're all excited about it.
Students are getting ready for it.
Actually um, I've got some other news which is why I came by.
Wha-what-what's wrong? Um What is it? Well, I um I just got engaged.
I'm getting married.
(SHOCKED EXHALE) And at the break of day you sank into Your dream You dreamer Oh, oh, oh, oh You dreamer You dreamer Married I-I-I (HORSE WHINNIES IN THE DISTANCE) I didn't realise you were seeing somebody.
I met Greg on the circuit.
He's a stock contractor from down south.
Right.
We're gonna put some roots down in New Mexico.
I'm selling my company but only to someone that I trust.
Why are you looking at me like that? Because I'm hoping you're interested.
(IRRITATED EXHALE) Look, he's at it again.
Should I ask him to leave? That guy really gets under your skin, doesn't he? Well, his whole platform is about change.
You know, changing our town.
Why? I mean, what's wrong with Hudson the way it is? Yeah, but doesn't every politician talk about how they're gonna be the big change-maker? - It's just talk, Lou? - I don't know.
There's something about this guy tells me not to underestimate him.
Thanks for the pie, Lou.
You really do run a great place here.
You know, it's forward thinking entrepreneurs like you that are part of my vision for tomorrow's Hudson.
- Great.
- Oh.
(BUTTON RATTLES) There you go.
Thanks again.
(DOOR OPENS) Have you seen Lisa's new jumpers? They're beautiful.
She said we can take them for a ride on her cross-country course.
Yeah.
I would be totally up for that.
Does anyone know anything about J.
D.
Werth? He owns Werth Developments.
Yeah.
His banners are up at all the rodeos.
He's a huge sponsor.
And he's running for Mayor.
But it doesn't seem like he's got much competition.
Right? Now we don't talk politics at the table.
Well, maybe we should start.
The election is only a month away.
So, guess who stopped by the practice to talk to me today? Casey.
- Casey? - Really? When did she get back in town? She's running the Heritage Rodeo.
But get this she's uh she's engaged.
- Huh.
- To someone else? Yes, Georgie.
Well, who is it? It's a guy.
He's a stock contractor from Albuquerque.
She's gonna move down there and she's she's gonna be married to him.
That must be a little weird for you.
No, no.
I mean you know what's really weird? She tried to sell me her company.
Hm.
Well, running rodeos kinda sounds right up your alley.
Yeah, I think you'd be really good at that.
You could use the money you got from selling Big River Whoa, whoa, no.
No-no.
I'm not buy it.
I've got a rodeo business, and it can't run itself.
Well, Caleb could step up and do a little bit more.
Yeah.
Like I said, it can't run itself.
- (JACK CHUCKLES) - AMY: Dad are you sure you're not just bitter? Uh, no.
I'm happy for her and, you know, the guy.
You know? It's just, that's it's not my problem that she's trying to dump her business on me.
So she can run off and get married to some guy in Albuquerque.
(DOOR OPENS AND SHUTS) (TRUCK RUMBLES UP) Good mornin'.
Hi.
So you gonna take over my company or what? (SIGHS) Case, I I appreciate you asking me, I really do.
I have my rodeo school.
I'm just too busy right now.
I can't.
Come on, you've been doing that for a long time.
Not ready for a new challenge? What's with the hard sell? Because you're the right person for this.
I don't wanna hand it off to just anybody.
I hope this isn't about me getting married.
No.
Because it doesn't matter.
This is strictly business.
And I know you're the type of guy who recognizes a good deal when you see it so just take a look.
My company's financials.
And that's last year's bottom line.
(IMPRESSED EXHALE) Oh! Oh yeah, one more thing Lee's finally framing our house.
That's good.
Your dad must have been on him then? Actually no.
He's been pretty tied up getting his students ready for a big rodeo.
Oh! Well, that's probably why Lee's made some progress.
Yeah, maybe.
Okay, well, I should run, but Lyndy you say hi to grandma for me, okay? - Bye.
- (TY CHUCKLES) My mom wishes you were here.
We're all miss you.
Yeah, I miss you too.
- You guys hurry home.
- We will.
- Love you.
- Love you too.
Bye Lyndy.
Love you.
- Say bye.
- Bye.
Bye.
(SMALL LAUGH) - (SCREEN DOOR SHUTS) - Okay! I'm doing it.
I'm getting into the rodeo business.
You already in the rodeo business.
No, I mean I'm buying Casey's company.
Congrats, Dad! That's awesome! You were dead set against that last night.
What happened? I got a look at the profit margin.
And you were right, I'm already in the rodeo business.
So it's not like I'm starting from scratch.
So does this mean a bigger role for Caleb in the school? Ah I'm not sure.
Look, first I'm gonna focus on this heritage rodeo.
Casey and I are gonna do it together.
Just like a transition.
Well, that makes sense.
Give you a chance to get your feet wet No, no.
We're diving right in.
And we're gonna need some help.
You know, we gotta make a splash! We? Well, you're the one that pushed me into this.
So I'm gonna need your help on this, Jack.
- No.
- Look, here is what I wanna do.
I wanna do a little ceremony at the beginning that honours some of the Hall of Famers from back in the day.
Yeah, yeah, I-I'll be there.
No.
But I mean from way back.
Like further than you even.
Before electricity.
So I've got a list.
I need you to be my point man.
Maybe you can contact the folks on that.
Oh yeah, there is some familiar names there.
It might be fun to catch up.
Look at that, "Lucky" Butch Connelly.
I haven't seen him in a long while.
Sure I'll help you out.
Okay, great.
I'll let you get at it.
I'm a busy man.
This will be good.
(CHUCKLES) "Lucky" Butch Connelly.
(SIGHS) That's my lunch! Sorry.
Want the rest? No.
It's okay.
Someone's in a mood again.
I just took an ice cold shower, Jade.
- I couldn't even wash my hair.
- Okay, well, I think we have the world's smallest hot water tank Or maybe you take the world's longest showers? Okay.
Why don't we talk about what's really bothering you.
I am.
I have a roommate that doesn't clean up after herself, steals all my food, and hogs all the hot water.
Okay.
I think this rant has a lot more to do with Quinn than it does with me.
Jade! Stop! - Okay.
- Whoa.
Sorry am I inputting something? Georgie is just seriously repressing.
Not true.
Okay, well whatever's going on it sounds like you guys could probably use a break from each other.
Georgie I was thinking maybe we could go Fairfield, and try out Lisa's new jumpers? Um, thanks, but not-not today.
Okay.
Jade? - Me? On a jumper? - Yeah.
Why not? Could be pretty hard for her to handle.
Okay.
I do rodeo for a living, I think I can handle a jumping horse.
Yeah.
But you can't jump anything, so what's the point? I bet I could ride a jumping horse better than you can ride broncs.
Ooh, that sounds to me like a challenge? - Yeah, I'm in if you are - Yeah.
You're on.
Whoa-whoa-whoa.
You are not getting on a bronc.
But maybe a friendly competition - would be good for you guys.
- Sure.
I still think I can jump a horse better than she can rope a calf.
Game on.
AMY: They both got so amped up.
- But it's crazy, right? - What? No.
I think it's actually a really good idea that dad buys Casey's rodeo business.
You are not even listening to me.
I'm talking about Georgie and Jade.
I'm sorry.
I'm just doing a little digging on J.
D.
Werth.
I think you're maybe getting a little too involved in this, Lou.
Well, if he's gonna be our next mayor I wanna know what we're getting.
So far I've found some pretty shady business practices, and this kind of scary quote from a town hall meeting.
What does it say? "Growth and comfort can't coexist and Hudson has become far too comfortable.
" Well, at least him message stays consistent.
He's all about change.
Yeah.
And everybody is getting on board.
He's way ahead in the polls.
But how far is he gonna go with these big ideas? And what are these big ideas anyways? He never really says.
I don't trust him.
(LEAVES RUSTLE IN THE WIND) - Right here? - Okay.
(TIRES CRUNCH, BRAKES SQUEAK) (ENGINE RUMBLES) (KNOCKING) Yeah? Hello Lucky! Long time no see.
I'm sorry, do I know you? Yeah, it's me.
Jack Jack Bartlett.
Well, I'll be damned! (LAUGHING) Whoa, Butch (FALLING THUD) (PAINED GRUNTS) I got you.
I get-I get a little dizzy sometimes.
Oh, Butch.
Not again.
I'll get the peas.
- Oh hey - (LAUGHING) Kinda funny - I used to be able to stay on a thousand pounds (PAINED GROAN) of nasty.
Now I can't even stand on my own two feet.
(EXHALES) Old age, huh? Nasty son of a gun, ain't he? Well, I guess you didn't come all the way out here to listen to me blather on.
Truth be told I'm I'm here on official business.
I'm recruiting some local legends to be a part of the Heritage Rodeo.
You must be kinda short of entries.
(CHUCKLES) I'm pretty sure you can still hold your own.
But I'm talking about a little ceremony here.
Oh, you're gonna check out the old relics, are you? - (JACK CHUCKLES) - Sure, sure.
I-I'll-I'll come out.
I just showed Maureen the other day, the scrapbook of my old rodeo articles.
Hm.
Yeah.
I-I'll be right back.
- Take it slow.
- No, I know.
I'm just gotta find Jack the book, eh? Is he okay? Depends on the day.
It's been a rough couple of years.
Memory lapses, dizzy spells.
Doctor thinks it's because of the concussions.
Well, they didn't exactly use the best safety gear back then.
- If any at all.
- Yeah.
Well, he's paying for it now so am I.
I'm the one who has to take care of him, and this place.
As you can see I'm not doing a very good job of either.
Well, that's a lot on you, Maureen.
There's no shame in getting some help.
It's not a matter of pride, trust me.
We don't have any money.
There's only so much you can get out of the healthcare system, and the rodeo didn't come with a pension.
Maureen what was I supposed to get for you again? It's okay, honey.
I'm gonna come in and make us some lunch.
I'm not sure about this weekend.
I'll let you know how he's doing.
Hey, Grandpa.
Any luck tracking down the old timers? Oh yeah.
There seems to be a lot of interest in being a part of it.
- That's good.
- But I gotta say it has certainly opened my eyes.
How so? Well, some of them have hit pretty hard times.
My old friend, Butch, he's really struggling.
The long term effects from too many concussions.
I'm sorry to hear that.
And the worst of it is he doesn't have enough money to pay for the extra healthcare and support that he needs.
That doesn't seem fair.
No, it is not.
Butch and these other legends, they're the ones who gave the best years of their lives to make the rodeo what it is today.
When they used to get thrown from a bronc or a bull, there was a pickup man to pull them off the ground.
And now when they need it most who have they got? No.
They're completely on their own, and something's gotta change.
An English saddle feels different, doesn't it? - It's smaller.
- Yeah.
Just remember balance is the most important thing, okay? Keep your shoulders in line with your hips in line with your heels.
CALEB: Keep your elbow up nice and high.
- Okay.
- You gonna pull.
- Pull.
- Pull? Don't push.
- Don't push, pull.
- Okay.
Swing the tip of your rope at the calf's neck.
AMY: one, two, three, four.
Up! There you go.
- (ROPE WHOOSHES) - Oh! - That was a good start.
- Sorry, Caleb.
Wrong dummy but that was pretty good.
- (LAUGHING) - That's pretty good.
You wanna lean forward.
Look beyond the jump.
- (GASPS) - Yeah! Oh my gosh! AMY: That's it.
Caleb: Elbow up.
Start rolling your hand over.
(ROPE WHOOSHES) Lower you wrist.
Okay, yes! You're getting there.
Kind of.
Ah, you're kinda getting there.
Get into your two point.
There you go.
CALEB: Almost! Try again! What in the heck is this about? (DOOR SHUTS, TIRED EXHALE) Hey.
You see what's going on out there? You said you'd be here an hour ago.
Well, I'm swamped with stuff for this rodeo, right now.
I mean, I gotta find (SIGHS) I gotta find stock and concessions.
And I gotta find rodeo clowns, and I gotta find somebody to sing the national anthem.
How-how's it going with the old boys? Well, I've been able to track down quite a few, but the way most of them are living - it's not right.
- What do you mean? This sport of ours it's tough on the body.
It doesn't make for, you know, the most comfortable retirement years.
Well, nature of the beast.
Well, it just seems to me that I don't know, an accounting firm can have a pension plan for their bean counters, but there's absolutely nothing in place for people that ride broncs and bulls for a living.
So are you saying, you would've rather been an accountant? What I'm saying is, it is not fair, and maybe we can do something about it.
What do you mean? We could start up some kind of foundation.
Offer these old timers a little financial support.
(PHONE RINGS) Well, thatthat's not a bad idea.
Not sure where the money would come from.
Well, this is what I'm thinking.
- I gotta take this.
- I'm not done here.
Well, Jack, look, we'll talk more after the rodeo, okay? Just a sec.
(BEEPS PHONE ON) Barry, yeah.
No, north side of the arena.
Yeah.
Okay.
Ah, just give me a second, I'll get it.
(SIGHS) You good to go? Yeah.
- (CALF MOOS) - On your way.
Now that's it, stay with him! (CALF MOOS) (HOOVES THUNDER) Okay, stop your horse! (LAUGHS) Yeah! Woo! Go Georgie! - I did it! - Seriously? That was a fluke.
(MOOING) (CAR DOOR OPENS) Hey, look what I got.
(DOOR SHUTS) All my old articles.
A bunch of pictures too.
Oh Yeah? Is there anything about me in there? No, I don't think so.
Most of the articles are about the winners.
(BOTH LAUGHING) Here, check this out.
That's why they called me "lucky".
Yeah.
Somehow I managed to always to get back up again.
Butch, you ever wonder if it was all worth it? I've had my moments.
But even with all the aches and pains and everything else.
If I co-if I could go back hey, I'd do it all over again.
- It's what I was born to do.
- Yeah.
It just feels like there shoulda been some kind of safety net when it was all over.
Yeah.
It's not like we really knew what we were getting into.
We were all so young.
I thought we were invincible.
(CHUCKLES) I've been thinking about a fund for retired rodeo vets.
That's a good idea.
But where you gonna get that money, hm? Everybody always wants to put their money into bigger, better, flashier rodeos.
This is where it all started.
There wouldn't have sold-out rodeo arenas if it wasn't for people like you.
And they say they wanna honour our heritage but it seems like everyone is just turning their backs on it to me.
Yeah.
Well, it does sort of seem like that, doesn't it? But what you gonna do? Well, we can't sit back and wait for something to change.
I think it's time to take the bull by the horns.
(DOOR OPENS AND SHUTS) Hey.
Uh, do you want me to make you some breakfast or something? I'm not hungry.
I'm just here to let Amy know that we're ready to go to Fairfield.
Yeah.
Yeah.
She told me about this little competition.
Sounds like fun.
And a good distraction from stuff.
Mom.
I'm fine.
I just, I know how hard it is, okay? The first time you really fall for a guy, and it's not an easy thing to get over.
I said I'm fine.
And I'm the one who broke it off with him so.
(APPROACHING STEPS THUD) We're ready.
Okay, great.
Let's see what Jade's got.
Have fun.
- Um, what's that? - Uh, no, you know, what? - This is-it's nothing.
- No, no, no.
It looks to me like an application to run for mayor.
Jade is all over me about entering this race.
So she sent me the link, but it's So are you thinking about running? No.
That - that would be crazy.
- No, not that crazy.
Seriously? Seriously, I think you would be good at it? I think so too.
But aren't you looking for some vacation time with Mitch.
Isn't that why you bought that property? Exactly.
And, you know, I've got way too much on my plate already as it is so AMY: Yeah.
Yeah, you're right.
Well, it looks like J.
D.
Werth is gonna be our next mayor.
Let's just hope he not as bad for Hudson as you think he'll be.
(READYING EXHALE) (BIRDS CHIRP) GEORGIE: Are we really doing this? QUINN: Oh, come on.
How can you look at Lisa's brand new cross-country course and not wanna jump it? (HOOVES THUD) AMY: You ready? Yeah.
You picked Atlas? Good choice.
All tight.
Well, let's get started.
Just stay nice and relaxed.
Georgie you can go first and then Jade can follow you.
Um, actually I'm not gonna jump today.
What? I just feel like watching.
Good luck though you'll need it.
Don't worry.
Me and Atlas are gonna rock this.
AMY: Eyes up.
Heels down.
You've got this.
Nice! - I did it! - That was great, Jade.
(SPARTAN WHINNIES) Did you see that! I felt like I was flying! AMY: Hey, it's okay.
(SPARTAN WHINNIES) Ho.
(CONCERNED EXHALE) - Is he okay? - Oh no.
What happened? He just pulled up lame.
(VELCRO RIPPING SOUND) - Hey.
- (PHONE CHIMES) We need to talk about this fund.
Jack, I got a million things on my plate.
I already told you that I don't have time.
Well, if you wanna do this ceremony with the legends, you're gonna have to make some time.
Seriously? I'm in the middle of planning my first rodeo.
- What do you want from me? - Well, it's not just you.
I'm talking to all the other rodeo business people too.
If fact we're gonna meet in the grandstand here in about half an hour.
(PHONE RINGING) Well, you go ahead, you take that call.
I'll see you with everybody else right over here, half hour.
- What are you up to? - Just be there.
(SPARTAN SNORTS) What did Cass say? He strained his suspensory ligament.
- Is he gonna be okay? - Yeah.
I think so.
He just over exerted himself.
Cassandra said that he should heal up pretty quickly.
Hey I'm really sorry he got hurt.
It was all because of our stupid competition.
No, this is nobody's fault.
Okay? Spartan's not as young as he used to be.
I probably have to start being a bit more careful with him.
Hey.
Couple lunch specials from the diner.
Sweet.
What's that? This is uh I went by J.
D.
Werth's campaign office today.
- What? - Yeah.
I just wanted to talk to him, you know, and find out what he actually has in mind for Hudson.
And so I'm waiting in his office, forever, and I see this.
And it's labeled "Tomorrow's Hudson".
- And you took it? - (EXHALES) I know.
You know what, I shouldn't have.
And I'm gonna definitely return this right now.
No, no.
We need to look inside.
We should not be looking at that.
Why? You took it.
GEORGIE: Whoa, what is this? This is main street a really commercialized version of it.
JADE: And he wants to put this cheesy chain restaurant right next to Maggie's? Looks like that's the plan.
You see it's just not right to see the pioneers of our sport - in such dire strait.
- Mhmm.
Especially when we can all band together to help them out.
So what I'd like to propose is that each of you donate a small percentage of your rodeo companies profits into a retirement fund.
What do you say? (HESITANT REACTIONS) Look, I-I maybe the new kid on the block here, but I think I speak for everyone when I well when I say that we all understand these people need our help.
But, personally, I haven't even had a chance to prove my books.
So I don't know what I can contribute.
Well, I can help you out with that.
Well, thanks.
But there's also no precedent.
So I think in fairness, we should all just take some time, give it some proper thought.
And then, you know, we'll talk about it again.
Talk is cheap.
But being old and broken down isn't.
I shouldn't have to say this, but apparently I do.
If we, as the rodeo community, don't support and protect the men and women who built this thing who will? So I'll ask again; Who's gonna step up? Seriously? Seriously?! So, what? You expect these legends to show up for some token ceremony, and help you all look humble and grateful.
You're not even willing to help?! Provide them with a decent quality of life? Well, too bad.
'Cause they're not coming.
The legends of our sport are officially boycotting The Heritage Rodeo.
(CATTLE MOO, HORSES SNORT) (CHEERING, APPLAUSE) ANNOUNCER: Hello everybody! And welcome to Hudson's Annual Heritage Rodeo! And starting it all of is Hudson's very own "Miracle Girl", Amy Fleming.
Let's give her a big, hometown welcome.
How are you? Oh.
Hey there, Lou.
I heard you came by to see me yesterday.
Yeah.
Yeah, there is just, you know, only so long I could sit around and wait.
Yeah.
I'm sorry about that.
I mean, let's-let's get something in the books for next week.
Looks like I'm freed up from hitting that campaign trail.
Ah aren't you in the final stretch before the big election? It appears not.
My only opponent dropped out of the race.
I'm gonna announce myself as the new mayor, right here, today.
Wait, you can't do that though.
It has to go through town council.
Well, my friends on council say it's just a formality.
I'm the last man standing.
It's a done deal.
(LAUGHS) ANNOUNCER: Get into your seats, folks, and hold on to your hats because this rodeo is gonna be one heck of a ride.
But first Casey McMurtry would like to say a few words to kick this thing off.
What a great crowd we have today.
I wanna thank you all for coming out! (APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) It has been such a thrill for me to, to put on this event and so many others over the years.
But the time has come for me to hand the reins of my late husband, Hank McMurtry's company, over to the only person in the world that I could trust to carry on his tradition of putting on the most exciting rodeos on the circuit.
He's Foothills Hall of Famer, and Hudson's very own Tim Fleming.
(APPLAUSE AND CHEERING) Thank you.
Well, let's give it up for Casey McMurtry.
(APPLAUSE) I'm gonna have some big boots to fill.
But I'm up for the challenge.
I guess, where I, I, I (EXHALES) You gotta be kidding me.
(CROWD JEERS) Ah just folks, folks it seems that there is a group of people here that have something to say and in my opinion ah they've earned the right to be heard.
These, these are some of the greatest rodeo legends of all time.
Right here.
Right in front of us.
(APPLAUSE) Jack.
May I? - Hi everybody.
- Woo-hoo! (APPLAUSE) My name is Jack Bartlett.
Now like Tim said, these people here are bona fide rodeo legends.
They're some of the most fierce competitors that have ever graced these grounds.
But it's a tough sport.
And years of throwing their heart and soul into the rodeo well, it's taken its toll.
We feel that as a community that we should do something to help these people and ease their burden.
It's a bit hypocritical to be celebrating our heritage when we haven't been able to take care of the people who are most responsible for it.
So tell me, what are we gonna do about it? Tim? Okay, so here's what I'm proposing.
I'm going to donate all of the profits from today's rodeo toward a fund for retired rodeo competitors long after they've hung up their hat and spurs.
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) Thank you.
But there is a group of rodeo owners here today that I would expect the same from.
Are you willing to donate a percentage of your profits? (ENCOURAGING CHEERS) - TIM: What do you say? - CROWD: Woo! Come on! Can I get a commitment? Looks like a yes! What do you say, folks? Okay? (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) Great.
Hey, bring them up.
- Thank you.
- WOMAN: That's right! Well, folks, thank you so much for that warm gesture.
I think it's time to properly introduce the legends of the rodeo.
They're right here in the front row.
There is Tom Garner.
(APPLAUSE) We have Fran Dauber and Darcy Bream and Sid Carson.
And the one and only "Lucky" Butch Connelly, right there! (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) - Hey.
- Hey.
What are you doing back here? I thought I'd come wish you luck in the broncs.
Thanks.
Gotta keep up this hot streak.
Get another big win like yesterday.
What big win? The jump I did.
(CHUCKLES) Well, I did way better at roping.
You know, I won, right? Did Amy say that? Well, no, but I felt too bad about Spartan to ask.
Well I think you did better than I thought you would.
Thanks.
You did pretty good too.
So what do you say? Call it a draw? Yeah sure.
Hey, also I just wanted to say I'm sorry.
It's okay.
You're not the worst roommate in the entire world.
No, I mean, I'm sorry about Quinn.
It's okay.
TIM: Please join me in welcoming our lead sponsor, J.
D.
Werth, he'd like to have a few words with you.
- (APPLAUSE) - Thank you.
Let's hear it for Hudson! (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) What an amazing event to revel in our glorious past, but right now I have some news about our town's bright future.
I am humbled to announce by way of acclamation I will be your next mayor (SHOCKED GASPS) (RELUCTANT APPLAUSE) Excuse me.
Stop! Excuse me.
Excuse me.
Pardon me.
I'm sorry for the interruption, everyone.
But I think before you go any further that the people of Hudson should decide their next mayor at the ballot box.
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) I'm so sorry to interrupt.
Hi.
May I? Sorry.
- My name's Lou Fleming.
- WOMAN: Yeah, Lou! Many of you know me as the woman who pours your coffee down at Maggie's.
But I am more than just a business owner, I am also a proud member of this community.
This rodeo is a celebration of Hudson and of everything that generations of people have worked so hard to build and I wanna protect that.
Which is why I've made a decision I'm officially throwing my hat in the ring.
And I too, will be running to be your next mayor of Hudson.
(LOUD CHEERS AND APPLAUSE) (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) Go Lou! That's right! Give it up, everyone! (LOUD CHEERS AND APPLAUSE) Thanks for getting the ball rolling out there.
Yeah.
Well, you didn't give me much choice.
(CHUCKLES) What was with that protest? Come on, you just about ruined my first rodeo.
I've seen you perform a hundred times in this arena and I knew you'd come through.
Hmm.
But I gotta say, of all the great rides you've made, and all the buckles you've ever won what you did today I couldn't be more proud.
Still mad at you.
(LAUGHS) Hey, Case.
I needed to talk to you about something.
Well, it wasn't that long ago that I asked you to marry me and you said no.
Really? You wanna get into that here? Yeah.
Yeah.
I do wanna get into that right now.
Okay.
Well, first of all I didn't say no.
We said no.
We both decided it didn't feel right.
Okay.
But now seemingly over night, you're getting married to someone else.
And I just wonder what makes him more right? I don't know.
I don't know, a lot of things.
But most of all, I just, I feel like, I know what I'm gonna get with Greg.
He's just he's not as challenging.
So I'm challenging? Yes, yes you are.
I mean, you've got this, this crazy energy and our time together it just felt like we were a going a 100 miles an hour.
And I was always off balance and (SIGHS) you wore me out.
No.
I'm s Look, even though we don't work as a couple you played such a big part in the person that I am today.
Well, that's great.
You know I've been thinking about buying your company, but I think it's more your thing than mine.
Wha? You-you can't do that.
We had a deal? You got a great operation.
You'll find somebody to buy it in a minute.
Case, you know, I think it's finally time that we make a clean break.
Don't you? I wish you all the best.
I really do, to both of you.
You know I do.
- It's better this way.
- Mhmm.
ANNOUNCER: Here she is, the rider we've all been waiting for! Jade Virani! Pretty bold move out there today, miss.
Sorry to crashing your rodeo like that.
Yeah, you and Jack, huh? (CHUCKLES) Well, that's okay.
I've decided I'm not gonna do any more of there rodeos.
What? I'm not gonna buy Casey's business.
- Why not? - I got enough on my plate.
Including helping you get elected mayor of this town.
(EXHALES) Don't say it, Dad.
I don't know what to do next.
Oh, I do.
We gonna win.
(HORN SOUNDS) ANNOUNCER: Yes! 8 seconds! Here comes the pickup man! (APPLAUSE) Seriously the best ride if the day! (LOUD CHEERS AND APPLAUSE) (ANNOUNCER FADES AND CONTINUES) Heritage Rodeo our very own Jade Virani!