Heartland (CA) s18e05 Episode Script
Fork in the Road
1
- Previously on Heartland.
- Hi.
Hi. Just checking
to see if you're OK.
- Oh, hey.
- Hi.
Sorry, I didn't realize
you had company.
(Tim):You ever thought about
colt starting competitions?
You'd be using everything
that Amy taught you.
There's nothing between
the woman you saw and me.
So why can't you
just tell me who she is?
- It's not that simple, Amy.
- That's not an answer.
(Jack): I think
I'll buy a herd of bison.
Well, you know
I love the idea.
I guess we're
in the bison business.
The woman you saw,
she's a nurse,
comes and helps out sometimes.
He's been struggling
with Alzheimer's
- for a little while now.
- Nathan, I'm sorry.
- You want to meet him?
- I'd recognize Marion anywhere.
- No, Dad, this is–
- It's OK.
Mr. Pryce,
it's great to see you.
(soft music)
(adventurous music)
(bison grumbling)
You have to admit,
they look pretty good
out on Heartland grass.
Well, they better.
We paid a pretty penny.
This was
the right move, Grandpa.
This herd,
it's part of our comeback story.
(hopeful music)
(calf moos)
(Nathan clicking his tongue)
Come on, come on!
Yeah! Come on!
Nice toss.
I was just out
for a ride, and, uh…
You don't need
an excuse to stop by.
What's with
the breakaway rope?
Well, roping calms me.
About the closest
I'll get to meditation.
- You do have a lot going on.
- Hmm.
Plus, I need the practice.
I entered calf roping
in the rodeo this weekend.
I should have signed up. I've
done some roping in the past.
- Really?
- Don't act so surprised.
You know rodeo's in my blood.
All right.
Let's see what you got.
OK.
(adventurous music)
(horse grunts)
Not bad. Not bad at all.
(Amy laughs)
- Thanks.
- You got me thinking.
Maybe I should drop out
of calf roping.
Why? You're pretty good too.
That's why I think
we should enter team roping.
Like, together?
Why not?
Uh, a Fleming and a Pryce
with everything
our families
are going through right now?
You said you
were staying out of it.
Yes, well,
that would really give them
something to talk about.
Let them talk.
Can't let other people stop you
from doing what you want to do.
Yeah…
All right. I'm in.
Wow, you're really good
at getting me in hot water
with my family, Mr. Pryce.
Mm-hmm, mm-hmm. Yeah.
(Amy laughs)
("Dreamer" by Jenn Grant)
♪And at the break of day ♪
You sink into ♪
A dream ♪
You dreamer ♪
You dreamer ♪
You dreamer ♪♪
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(phone ringing)
Hello?
(door opens)
Oh, sorry.
He's not here right now.
Can I take a message?
Oh, wait. He just walked in.
It's for you.
Hello? Gene!
How the heck are you?!
- You're off to writing class?
- Uh, yeah.
I might meet up with Jasmine
and some others after.
Oh, hey, don't forget.
It's our big pre-rodeo dinner.
- You can't miss that.
- Right. OK.
- Try to make it home in time.
- OK.
Well, that was Gene Luckman.
- The rodeo announcer?
- Yep.
He wants me to join him
tomorrow in the booth
for a little commentary
from a rodeo legend.
Those are his words, not mine.
Well, that sounds great,
because you know
we could use the ex–
Use the exposure.
Yeah, I know.
Well, you don't have to do
a big song and dance about it,
because I actually
want to do this.
Perfect.
(adventurous music)
♪You're on
every radio dial ♪
A ghost on every dance floor ♪
The comedown from every high ♪
The reason why I want more,
I need more ♪
'Cause it ain't at the bottom
of a bottle ♪
Sitting top shelf high
in some low down dive ♪
It ain't at the end
of the throttle ♪
Every night train byway road ♪
It winds me ♪
Back to you ♪
Every time,
all this missing you ♪
Is never far behind ♪
I need to know ♪♪
(music stops)
- Hey, welcome back.
- Good to be back.
So, how was the drive?
- It was good.
- Good.
Super excited to watch
my old students compete.
Well, you're going
to see me compete, too,
because me and Nathan
are team roping together.
- Oh, really?
- Yeah!
- Like, you know I can rope.
- Oh, yeah.
- You're going to be great.
- OK.
Well, I should
probably get back to it,
but we will catch up later.
And I put your bedding
on the couch.
- Thanks, Amy.
- OK. See you.
(gate clanks)
(soft music)
(keyboard keys clacking)
(sighs)
You're back.
Yeah, rodeo's tomorrow
and my next flight up north.
But please don't let me
interrupt your work.
No, I'm just sending
this order. Hi!
Oh, jeez. Bison grain,
mineral supplements, not cheap.
Right. You've got to spend
money to make money.
Mind you, that guy out in the
field kind of forced your hand.
- Hm?
- Oh, you don't know? Um…
Nathan and Amy, they're
team roping this weekend.
- Together?
- Yeah…
Kind of seems like
something's happening there.
Huh. Ahem.
Anyway, I'm going to dump
my bag and get settled in.
OK.
(sighs)
I love your description
of the view
from your bedroom window
and how… nervous you felt
knowing that
that was the last night
that you'd spend
in your childhood home.
Clearly, it's one
of those moments when…
We realize we're crossing
the Rubicon into adulthood
and can never turn back,
you know?
Really nice work.
Really nice.
What about you, Katie?
Any moments where you came
to a point of no return?
Uh, well, there was
this one time where my friends
challenged me to jump over this
big pond on my dirt bike, and…
Sorry. I didn't…
I didn't mean it
quite that literally.
I was thinking more
of a poignant personal story
about becoming an adult,
a real…
I am not in Kansas anymore,
you know?
I see.
Can I think
a little more on that?
Yeah, of course.
In fact, I would like everyone
to give this some thought,
because that is
your next assignment.
A short story about a memorable
coming-of-age moment. OK.
(tense music)
Hey, you still down to come
for overtime at the wine bar?
Sorry, I can't.
My mom planned this big dinner
that she does every year
before the Hudson rodeo.
And I–I promised
I'd pop by her place.
I totally get it.
I'll see you next week, OK?
Happy writing. Ready?
(indistinct response)
(birds chirping)
(Tim): Well, I'm glad
you're back.
I could use your help
with my students tomorrow
getting ready for their events.
Man, I'm just here to watch.
Oh, you'll be able to see just
fine from behind the chutes.
(Caleb chuckles)
You going to pitch in tomorrow?
No can do.
I'll be in the booth
with Gene Luckman.
He wants to work with a real
rodeo legend as a sidekick.
- His words.
- Wow.
Wish he'd have asked me.
I'd love to try that.
Well, as entertaining
as you think you might be,
it appears Gene thought I was
the right guy to partner with.
Speaking of partners,
I heard you entered team roping.
Yeah. Nathan and I signed up.
- Yay! Go, Mommy.
- Thank you, honey.
Who thought
that was a good idea?
Yeah, considering everybody
in town knows our business.
It might look like you're
OK with his recent move.
- Which we certainly are not.
- OK, settle down, everybody.
I just entered
a team roping competition.
It's not a big deal.
I'll go put the pie in the oven.
(approaching footsteps)
Lou, I really don't want to talk
about the Heartland-Pryce feud.
Forget that, Amy.
What is going on?
Why are you spending
time with Nathan
after he wouldn't tell you
anything about that woman?
It was a misunderstanding, OK?
He explained everything.
- Can't wait to hear this.
- No, it's personal.
Amy, what did he say?
That she's his long-lost cousin?
No, Lou, stop!
There is nothing going on
between Nathan and that woman.
I don't think
you believe that.
Because if you did,
you'd fill me in on the details.
(vehicle approaching)
I'll leave you to it.
What is with you
showing up at dinnertime?
You got to know how this
goes over with my family.
Yeah, you know me.
I don't like texting.
Huh.
You want to drive
into the rodeo together,
maybe go early,
check out the competition?
Sure, but that's not
the only reason you came by.
Let's stick with being
open and honest. Come on.
(Nathan chuckles)
I guess I was wondering
what the deal is with Caleb.
You know, the guy who I saw
in your motel room last year
and who's apparently
sleeping under the same roof.
If I didn't know any better,
I'd think maybe you were
a little jealous.
(Nathan chuckles)
(Amy sighs)
He's a friend.
He's a good friend,
but that's it.
And he feels the same way?
There was a time
when he was a little confused,
but we got it sorted out,
and we both know where we stand.
Mm-hmm. OK.
(both chuckle)
(both laugh)
(tense music)
- What's going on out there?
- Oh, uh, nothing.
Just grabbing a drink of water.
(lively music)
Start!
(indistinct chatter)
(neighing)
Ooh, you got your work
cut out for you.
Yeah, his name is Houston,
because there's
a lot of tornadoes there.
What's your program look like?
Well, it's three at a time,
two hours each in the pen
to get as far as you
can with the colt,
and then the obstacle
course in the arena.
OK, just remember,
it's not about how fast you go.
You also get points for control.
Any other last-minute tips?
Do everything
you do at the ranch.
Lay a solid foundation,
stick with your groundwork,
and make sure your colt
faces you before you
try to saddle him, OK?
- OK.
- You got this.
(announcer): Competitors,
you may start.
- Good luck.
- Thanks.
(Amy chuckles)
(intriguing music)
(Logan clicking his tongue)
(Houston snorts)
- Hey.
- Hey.
You got this, babe.
(sighs)
(cell phone ringing)
(beep)
Gene, hi.
Where the heck are you?
I'm sorry, Gene.
I can't hear what you're saying.
You got to speak up.
- Yeah. That's it.
- Tim! Tim!
You got to keep
your elbow up. What?
I need you to come
with me right now.
Oh, no, no, no.
First event's about to start.
Exactly.
And Gene Luckman has laryngitis.
- (laughing)
- It's not funny!
I got a situation here,
and he ain't coming.
- Pretty funny.
- Come on.
Listen, I've never done
this announcing thing before,
and I thought maybe between
the two of us that we could–
No. No. Gene wanted you.
You're the legend. His words.
- Come on.
- Nope!
No, I'm not going to be
some last-minute fill-in.
I got to get my students ready.
Don't mispronounce their names.
OK, keep your elbow up.
Did they put extra sugar?
Is yours sweet?
- It's good, I like it!
- I know you would!
Katie?
- Jasmine.
- Hi.
What are you doing here?
Oh, there's been
so much buzz about this rodeo,
I figured I should check it out.
Hi, I'm Lou. I'm Katie's mom.
Hi. Oh, my God,
it's so nice to meet you.
You too.
How was your big family
dinner last night?
- It was great.
- Nice. Katie told me about it.
It reminds me of how much
I miss my mom's cooking.
Aw.
Well, I'm sorry she had to miss
your little meet-up,
but, you know, I have to admit,
I'm a little jealous she gets
to hang out with other writers
and talk shop.
I'm actually a published
author myself.
- Really?
- Yeah, I have a book
called Mom's The Word,
I'd be happy to give you a copy.
Oh, I would love to read it.
That's amazing.
You should join us sometime.
-We usually get together–
- I think we should go.
Find our seats.
OK, uh, well,
it was nice to meet you,
and Katie can
give you my number,
and we'll get you out next week,
maybe after class sometime.
- I would love that.
- OK, great.
- Let's go.
- See you. Bye.
- I like her.
- (Jack): OK, folks.
Uh, next up here
in the barrel racing, we have,
um… Sarah Cloverdale.
Oh, wait a minute.
Didn't Sarah just go…
No. This…
This is Miley Evans, and she's
from right here in Hudson.
Let her rip, Miley.
(chuckles)
And she goes, getting into
her Cloverdale pattern.
No, not Cloverdale.
Clover leaf pattern.
(adventurous music)
She's really hugging
those barrels.
That's some horsemanship
right there.
Look at her go!
She's really moving.
(cheering and applause)
Miley's already finished
her run.
She clocked
in with a time of 16.30. Wow!
- That is something!
- Yeah!
Way to go, Miley!
(laughing)
And next up, from Montana,
we have River Henley.
OK, let's see how River
flows around these barrels.
Oh, no. No. That's it.
(music slows and fades)
(soft music)
(Houston grumbles)
Shh.
(Houston snorting)
Easy.
It's OK, Logan.
Just stick with the program.
All right? Try again.
Hey, we're up soon.
Yeah, I just want to see
if Logan can get in the saddle.
Looks like he's the only
one still on the ground.
Yeah, well, a lot
of the others took shortcuts.
Hey.
(tense music)
You're OK. Good boy. Good boy.
Way to go, Logan. Good work.
(horn blows)
Time's up! Competitors,
please leave the pens!
Damn it.
It's OK.
You really connected with him.
I took too long.
I didn't get time in the saddle.
It's all right!
It's more important
that you earned his trust
and built a stronger foundation.
What about
the obstacle course?
Well, I think that
your groundwork will translate
- well into the saddle.
- Yeah?
I hope so, because I was
planning on using this.
- What for?
- My finish.
I got this idea from a video
I was watching last night.
Now, I really wanted
to do something flashy
that's going to wow
the judges, right?
So I figured if I hold this over
my shoulder and blast music,
the judges will see
how sound the horse is.
I just don't think
you should risk spooking him.
Let your horsemanship
speak for itself.
- I guess, yeah.
- We better go.
Yeah. OK.
We'll be cheering you on,
all right? Good luck.
- Be yourself.
- Have fun.
OK. Thanks.
(pensive music)
Oh, hey, excuse me.
Caleb, hey, have you seen Katie?
No, I haven't,
but Amy's up next.
- We should go find some seats.
- Amy and Nathan.
The wonder team.
Does that bother you?
No. Why would that bother me?
Caleb, I've seen that you're
acting differently towards her.
Really?
You wear your heart
on your sleeve.
Look, we're best buddies.
That's how Amy sees me.
Can I offer you some advice?
I think maybe you and Amy
could be good together,
but you have to make her
see you in a different light.
- How?
- I don't know.
It's like that saying
you cowboys always rattle off.
Sometimes you got to take
the bull by the horns.
- Or the bronc. Thanks, Lou.
- What?
The team roping event
is sponsored
by Hastings Paint And Supply,
bringing colour into your world.
(country music)
Way to go, Jack.
You made that sound
about as interesting
as listening to paint dry.
(laughing)
You gonna introduce me or what?
Folks, it looks like
we're gonna be treated
to the voice of Tim Fleming,
heaven help us.
He's a local rodeo legend.
Just ask him.
Hey! Play nice.
I'm here to help you.
You made that last bull ride
sound about as exciting
as shuffleboard, Jack, which you
are not far from, my friend.
Hey, big shot,
what would you have said?
The only thing rockier than
that last bull ride was
you calling that last bull ride.
(laughing)
So this is your way
of helping me, is it?
They seem to like it.
(laughs)
OK, I have to admit,
I'm a little bit nervous.
You're nervous?
I'm the one who has to worry
about what your dad
and grandpa might say out there.
My bad. Amy, yo, I drew Nitro!
- You did what?
- Yeah!
Coming out of retirement.
I'm going to ride saddle bronc.
Caleb, have you been
training at all?
No, but it's like
riding a bike.
Just don't fly
over the handlebars.
Yeah, I'm going to do my best.
- Go get them.
- Thanks, you too.
(Jack): Don't go
anywhere, folks.
The team roping event is
up next.
OK, that's us.
(cell phone ringing)
Oh, sorry. Hold on.
I got to take this.
It's my dad's nurse.
Yeah.
(phone beeps)
Hey, what's up?
Whoa, whoa, whoa, slow down.
Hey, OK, OK.
I'll be right there, OK?
Where are you going?
We're up second.
My dad's gone missing,
and so has his truck.
- I gotta go.
- Yeah, no, I'm coming with you.
OK.
OK, thank you. Goodbye.
He's not at the hospital.
- Where are you going?
- Into town.
He used to meet a couple buddies
for coffee all the time.
OK.
(cheering and applause)
(bull bellowing)
(cheering and applause)
(bull bellowing)
Where've you been? You didn't
answer any of my texts.
I'm sorry. I didn't see them.
Are you OK?
You really
embarrassed me, Mom.
What?
Why did you have
to bring up your book?
Jasmine is a real writer, OK?
She doesn't want to hear
about your random
collection of online musings.
Katie, it may not have won
a Pulitzer Prize,
but I'm proud of my book.
No, it's not just that, OK?
It's how you were trying to be
all buddy-buddy with her.
But this writing class
is my thing, OK?
Jasmine is my friend.
- Katie.
- You've made it weird.
- I'm going home.
- What? How are you even–
I have friends, OK?
I'll find a way.
- I'm not a kid anymore.
- Katie!
(tense music)
Nathan, look.
That's his truck.
(suspenseful music)
He's not in here.
Nathan? Is that his?
Dad!
Dad! Are you in here?
- Mr. Pryce!
- Dad, answer us!
OK, which way do we go?
I don't know.
- What if he really hurt himself?
- No.
There was no blood in the truck,
and he obviously walked away.
Dad, answer me! Where are you?
- We're going to find him.
- And then what?
(voice breaking): I don't know
if I can do this anymore.
How am I supposed
to keep him at home,
never knowing
if he's going to drive off
or wander away
or burn the damn house down?
I…
I should have taken his keys.
Nathan, Nathan, hey, hey, hey.
- (crying)
- You're OK.
(gasping)
Listen, you need to breathe.
- OK? Just breathe. It's OK.
- OK.
It's OK. Hey, hey.
You have a lot of tough
questions ahead of you.
But first, we need to find him.
- OK?
- Nathan!
Dad! Stay there! Stay there!
Dad? Dad?
Hey, you see my kid?
I'm looking everywhere for him.
I told him not to play
in these woods alone.
It's me, Dad.
It's Nathan, your son. Hey.
You OK?
That's my hat.
- Hello, Mary.
- Hi, Mr. Pryce.
I'm really glad you're here.
Come on. Let's get your truck
out of the ditch.
- What are you talking about?
- Hey!
Come here. Come here.
I don't need anybody
to tell me where I'm going.
- Just come that way!
- I know where I'm going!
(phone line trilling)
- (Caleb): Hey!
- Caleb, I need your help.
(Jack): So next up,
we've got the saddle broncs,
an event we're both
very familiar with, Tim.
Yeah, my personal favourite.
You know, I think
the essence of rodeo
can be summed up
in a bronc ride.
It's controlled chaos.
Rider versus horse,
win or lose, and losing hurts.
I try to tell every
one of my students
to have respect for the animal,
because that eight seconds
can change
the rest of your life.
Sound advice.
Hey, you remember
the advice you gave me
all those years ago
at this very rodeo?
- Can't say as I recall.
- Stay away from my daughter.
(laughing)
Well, I hope your students
follow instructions
better than you did.
(laughing and cheering)
They are really entertaining.
Yeah, you should see them
at the dinner table.
You have
a wonderful family, Lou.
Your daughter is
a real star in my class.
- I guess it's in the blood.
- Oh, God.
I wouldn't know about that.
It'll be fun having
mother-daughter writers
at our next get-together.
Actually, my schedule is
a little busy at the moment,
so I wouldn't count on me
joining anytime soon.
- Hey, I totally get it.
- And…
I'm sorry about earlier,
thrusting my book on you.
It's really more
of a personal pet project,
so I don't want
to waste your time.
Everything we write is
a personal pet project.
I'd be happy to read
your book, really.
It's OK, I mean, you must be
inundated with requests
from aspiring writers, so it's
one less thing on your plate.
But it was really
nice to meet you.
I'm just going
to grab a hot dog.
- Sure. OK. See you.
- Yeah.
(uneasy music)
- How's your old man doing?
- He seems unscathed.
I don't know, man. I think
he might have banged his head.
I said it must have been pretty
scary sliding in the ditch
like that, and he looked
at me like he didn't know
what I was talking about;
He might have a concussion.
No, he doesn't.
It wouldn't hurt
to get him checked out.
I appreciate
your concern, but…
It doesn't have anything
to do with his accident.
He forgets things.
Yeah, well, that happens
to lots of older people, man.
- This seemed different.
- He has Alzheimer's.
Oh. Hey, man, I'm sorry.
Yeah.
Let's just see if this works.
- How are you doing, Mr. Price?
- I shouldn't have done it.
- No, this wasn't your fault.
- I know that.
Boy's got a lead foot. I should
never lend him the truck.
I'm embarrassed to admit
that I'm the one
who taught him to drive.
Well, I'm sure
you were very helpful
and that Nathan appreciated
the lessons.
I don't know about that.
I didn't go easy on him.
He's a real mama's boy.
That's why he lives
with her most of the time.
You must miss him
while he's away.
It would be nice to…
To have his help
on the… on the…
On the ranch?
On the ranch, yeah.
I'm hoping when he graduates,
he'll consider being
a part of the business.
That's where we get along best,
working hard.
(laughs)
That boy's a lot better
at riding a horse
than he is driving a truck,
I'll tell you that.
(both laugh)
(engine starts)
(Caleb): Go ahead!
(sentimental music)
Allison Meyer has shown
some really great control
of her colt, Youngblood.
Yeah, her time
around the course
is the fastest so far.
Impressive stuff, Allison.
She's got the top score today
with only one competitor to go,
and that's Logan Robinson
with his colt, Houston.
Now this kid is one to watch.
He's got all the tools
and some great mentors
in his life,
including yours truly.
Sorry to toot my own horn.
Give me a break.
You blow your own horn
more than a long-haul trucker
on a backed-up highway.
Ooh! Somebody's finding
their groove.
(laughing and cheering)
You can see that Logan's put
in some solid foundation work.
Houston seems to be
taking all of his cues.
(intriguing music)
(chuckles)
(indistinct chatter)
Logan's put in a nearly flawless
run with an impressive time.
If he can get Houston up on that
platform, he might win this.
(Houston snorting softly)
Come on, Logan. Bring it home.
(softly): Come on.
(exhales sharply)
Good boy.
(tense music)
Bold move,
not sure this is necessary.
It's called showmanship, Jack.
(cheering and applause)
(Houston whinnies)
Whoa!
Hold on there, Logan.
- Oh!
- Well, that's a good recovery.
Let's hope the gamble pays off.
(indistinct shouting
and cheering)
Thank you.
The judges have just handed
me their scores, folks,
and the winner
of the colt starting event is…
Help me out here, Tim.
Well, once again, the font's
not big enough, folks.
The winner is Allison Meyer!
(cheering and applause)
With Logan Robinson
taking second place.
Congratulations
to all the competitors.
And Logan, not bad
for your first crack at it.
(cheering and applause)
Logan!
Way to go.
- You were awesome out there.
- I lost.
- Logan, you did great.
- I came second.
- Yeah, out of like 12 people.
- Yeah, and that's still losing.
I wanted to show you that,
you know,
I'm good,
that I really have a future.
Well, of course, you do.
Why are you always
so obsessed with the future?
Can't we just focus
on how well we did today?
That's easy for you
to say. You won.
Come on.
Logan, let's just go
to that barn dance thing.
I'm sorry. I don't
really feel like dancing.
But…
I'll take him home
in my truck.
Think you could drive his
back to our place?
Yeah, of course. Thanks.
- Yeah.
- You OK?
- Yeah.
- You sure?
OK.
Hey, I'll follow
and pick you up.
- Thank you.
- Yeah.
Caleb…
I'm sorry you missed
your event today,
but I appreciate you
helping out.
Any friend of Amy's.
Yeah. Uh… I have
another favour to ask of you.
Nobody knows about my dad
except for Amy.
- So if you could, uh…
- Yeah, of course.
You have my word.
I get the sense that's
something I can trust.
Yes, it is.
Thank you.
("Rodeo Queen"
by Jade Eagleson playing)
♪That lady in the saddle ♪
Sure knows how to boogie ♪
She's a certified can chasin'
chapped up cutie ♪
She's a Stetson and a pearl
snap shirt wearin' beauty ♪
Yee-haw, yippie-ki-yay,
take me away ♪
I hit my knees and I pray ♪
Someday she'll wanna stay ♪
- You're welcome.
- Pardon me?
For coming
to your rescue today.
You loved every second of it,
especially getting
in all your digs at me.
Yeah, it loosened you up,
didn't it?
Well, I had to get
mine in, too.
Exactly.
I think we made
a pretty good team.
People are already asking
if we're gonna
do it again next year.
Yeah, well, then here's
to Gene Luckman's voice
coming back
stronger than ever.
(Jack chuckles)
Yeah.
- Hey, you OK?
- Yeah.
I'm just thinking
about what Nathan's
going through with his dad.
Thank you for being there.
I was actually
really happy for an excuse
not to get on that bronc.
I happen to know
you would have dropped whatever
you were doing no matter what.
That's just the kind
of guy you are.
Thank you.
I kind of really need to talk
to you about something.
- Um…
- Caleb?
- Caleb Odell, is that you?
- Um, uh…
(chuckles)
Yeah.
J.J., we line danced
into the early morning hours
in Grand Prairie.
Wow. Yeah, that must have
been, what,
- like, a decade or more ago?
- Yeah.
You still got two left feet?
I think maybe
you should find out.
- Nah, I'm good.
- Come on. I want to see this.
- Come on.
- All right.
♪♪♪
But reinin' her in's
like ropin' the wind ♪
She's here today,
and then gone again ♪
She's a goodbye kiss,
then a miss you text ♪
From the next town
that she's riding in ♪
And I hate to see her leave ♪
'cause she's
this cowboy's dream ♪
Oh, what I'd give
to be the king ♪
To the rodeo queen ♪♪
(sighs)
♪Carve my initials
with chicken scratch ♪
The Garden of Eden
hasn't broken my back ♪
When I leave this house,
I ain't coming back ♪
(whistling along with music)
- You made it.
- I did. Yeah.
I got my dad in bed. Finally.
He's pretty exhausted.
And I hid his keys somewhere
he's never going to find them.
So… thanks again.
- You and Caleb were amazing.
- Of course.
I should buy him
a beer if he's around.
Uh, he's a little
occupied at the moment.
♪♪♪
Oh, wow. Somebody roped him
into a two-step.
What, you're afraid
of the dance floor?
- Uh, did I say that?
- Oh, good.
- Let's see what you got.
- OK.
Can't stop this feeling,
can't doubt what's real ♪
You made my little
ol' heart stand still ♪
My head's been spinning
since hello ♪
Oh ♪
Set this all free,
want this to be ♪
I can't believe
that you're here with me ♪
A girl like you ♪
And a guy like me,
what's more to say ♪
(music briefly distorts)
I can't believe
that you're here with me ♪
A girl like you ♪
And a guy like me,
what's more to say ♪♪
(indistinct chatter)
(Amy sighs)
He seems like a nice guy.
Yeah, I think so too.
So what did you want
to talk to me about?
Well, I had a wonderful
time here this weekend,
like I always do with you,
especially with you.
Amy, I need to be honest
with you about something.
I have a little bit of bad news.
I'm flying a new supply run,
and it's not going to be
- coming through Hudson anymore.
- Caleb, that sucks.
I'm going to miss you.
So is Lyndy.
So is my whole family, really.
Well, me too.
But hey, at least
you guys won't have
some crazy cowboy crashing
on your couch every few weeks.
Hey, come on.
We loved having you.
And you're going to have
to call me more and text me
because, no matter what,
you're still my best friend.
Yeah.
Mine too.
(Caleb sighs)
OK, uh…
- I'm gonna cut out, so…
- Yeah.
- See you later?
- Yeah.
(soft music)
(Amy sighs)
Hey.
(tense music)
- Hey.
- Hey.
Jasmine texted me.
Thanks for pulling back.
You didn't leave me
much choice.
I was trying
to respect your wishes
after you were completely
disrespectful to me.
You know, you asked me
not to treat you
like a kid,
but you were acting like one.
I'm not happy
about the things I said, OK?
I've just been going
through a tough time.
I haven't been feeling
like myself lately.
Sometimes, I don't
even know who I am.
But I am really, really sorry.
(sighs)
I remember what that was like.
Being on the edge of two worlds.
Not quite an adult,
but not a kid anymore.
Once you got past that stage,
when you were an adult…
Do you have any interesting
coming-of-age stories?
Um…
(laughs)
Actually…
I remember the first paycheque
I ever got.
Like, first real paycheque.
It was from that firm
in New York.
And I was so excited,
I went out shopping
and bought gifts
for everyone back home.
- Aw, that's sweet.
- Yeah.
Except I had no idea how much it
would cost to ship everything.
Oh, no.
Yeah, so I paid for that
with my entire second paycheque.
I lived on Ramen noodles
for a week.
It was so bad.
I felt like an idiot.
Oh, my God,
that's the first time
Grandpa let me take
his pickup truck to go on…
(sentimental music)
You were great today.
(Amy chuckles)
Turns out you're a real
people whisperer, too.
Your dad's a sweet guy.
I was happy to spend
time with him.
(Nathan laughs)
Yeah.
Yeah, you were great with him.
I was actually talking about
how you dealt with me, though.
I was on the verge
of a panic attack,
and you pulled me out of it.
You know, you actually
kind of got me meditating.
(both chuckle)
And they say old dogs
can't learn new tricks.
Yeah, well…
It wasn't my finest moment.
I'm actually a little
embarrassed, to be honest.
Don't be.
You showed me
what a caring guy you are.
And admitting your fears is
nothing to be embarrassed about.
It's brave.
♪You are the reason ♪
That I get this feeling ♪
I'll be all right ♪♪
(vocalists harmonizing)
♪♪♪
– Subtitle formatting by Alice–
- Previously on Heartland.
- Hi.
Hi. Just checking
to see if you're OK.
- Oh, hey.
- Hi.
Sorry, I didn't realize
you had company.
(Tim):You ever thought about
colt starting competitions?
You'd be using everything
that Amy taught you.
There's nothing between
the woman you saw and me.
So why can't you
just tell me who she is?
- It's not that simple, Amy.
- That's not an answer.
(Jack): I think
I'll buy a herd of bison.
Well, you know
I love the idea.
I guess we're
in the bison business.
The woman you saw,
she's a nurse,
comes and helps out sometimes.
He's been struggling
with Alzheimer's
- for a little while now.
- Nathan, I'm sorry.
- You want to meet him?
- I'd recognize Marion anywhere.
- No, Dad, this is–
- It's OK.
Mr. Pryce,
it's great to see you.
(soft music)
(adventurous music)
(bison grumbling)
You have to admit,
they look pretty good
out on Heartland grass.
Well, they better.
We paid a pretty penny.
This was
the right move, Grandpa.
This herd,
it's part of our comeback story.
(hopeful music)
(calf moos)
(Nathan clicking his tongue)
Come on, come on!
Yeah! Come on!
Nice toss.
I was just out
for a ride, and, uh…
You don't need
an excuse to stop by.
What's with
the breakaway rope?
Well, roping calms me.
About the closest
I'll get to meditation.
- You do have a lot going on.
- Hmm.
Plus, I need the practice.
I entered calf roping
in the rodeo this weekend.
I should have signed up. I've
done some roping in the past.
- Really?
- Don't act so surprised.
You know rodeo's in my blood.
All right.
Let's see what you got.
OK.
(adventurous music)
(horse grunts)
Not bad. Not bad at all.
(Amy laughs)
- Thanks.
- You got me thinking.
Maybe I should drop out
of calf roping.
Why? You're pretty good too.
That's why I think
we should enter team roping.
Like, together?
Why not?
Uh, a Fleming and a Pryce
with everything
our families
are going through right now?
You said you
were staying out of it.
Yes, well,
that would really give them
something to talk about.
Let them talk.
Can't let other people stop you
from doing what you want to do.
Yeah…
All right. I'm in.
Wow, you're really good
at getting me in hot water
with my family, Mr. Pryce.
Mm-hmm, mm-hmm. Yeah.
(Amy laughs)
("Dreamer" by Jenn Grant)
♪And at the break of day ♪
You sink into ♪
A dream ♪
You dreamer ♪
You dreamer ♪
You dreamer ♪♪
– Subtitle formatting by Alice–
(phone ringing)
Hello?
(door opens)
Oh, sorry.
He's not here right now.
Can I take a message?
Oh, wait. He just walked in.
It's for you.
Hello? Gene!
How the heck are you?!
- You're off to writing class?
- Uh, yeah.
I might meet up with Jasmine
and some others after.
Oh, hey, don't forget.
It's our big pre-rodeo dinner.
- You can't miss that.
- Right. OK.
- Try to make it home in time.
- OK.
Well, that was Gene Luckman.
- The rodeo announcer?
- Yep.
He wants me to join him
tomorrow in the booth
for a little commentary
from a rodeo legend.
Those are his words, not mine.
Well, that sounds great,
because you know
we could use the ex–
Use the exposure.
Yeah, I know.
Well, you don't have to do
a big song and dance about it,
because I actually
want to do this.
Perfect.
(adventurous music)
♪You're on
every radio dial ♪
A ghost on every dance floor ♪
The comedown from every high ♪
The reason why I want more,
I need more ♪
'Cause it ain't at the bottom
of a bottle ♪
Sitting top shelf high
in some low down dive ♪
It ain't at the end
of the throttle ♪
Every night train byway road ♪
It winds me ♪
Back to you ♪
Every time,
all this missing you ♪
Is never far behind ♪
I need to know ♪♪
(music stops)
- Hey, welcome back.
- Good to be back.
So, how was the drive?
- It was good.
- Good.
Super excited to watch
my old students compete.
Well, you're going
to see me compete, too,
because me and Nathan
are team roping together.
- Oh, really?
- Yeah!
- Like, you know I can rope.
- Oh, yeah.
- You're going to be great.
- OK.
Well, I should
probably get back to it,
but we will catch up later.
And I put your bedding
on the couch.
- Thanks, Amy.
- OK. See you.
(gate clanks)
(soft music)
(keyboard keys clacking)
(sighs)
You're back.
Yeah, rodeo's tomorrow
and my next flight up north.
But please don't let me
interrupt your work.
No, I'm just sending
this order. Hi!
Oh, jeez. Bison grain,
mineral supplements, not cheap.
Right. You've got to spend
money to make money.
Mind you, that guy out in the
field kind of forced your hand.
- Hm?
- Oh, you don't know? Um…
Nathan and Amy, they're
team roping this weekend.
- Together?
- Yeah…
Kind of seems like
something's happening there.
Huh. Ahem.
Anyway, I'm going to dump
my bag and get settled in.
OK.
(sighs)
I love your description
of the view
from your bedroom window
and how… nervous you felt
knowing that
that was the last night
that you'd spend
in your childhood home.
Clearly, it's one
of those moments when…
We realize we're crossing
the Rubicon into adulthood
and can never turn back,
you know?
Really nice work.
Really nice.
What about you, Katie?
Any moments where you came
to a point of no return?
Uh, well, there was
this one time where my friends
challenged me to jump over this
big pond on my dirt bike, and…
Sorry. I didn't…
I didn't mean it
quite that literally.
I was thinking more
of a poignant personal story
about becoming an adult,
a real…
I am not in Kansas anymore,
you know?
I see.
Can I think
a little more on that?
Yeah, of course.
In fact, I would like everyone
to give this some thought,
because that is
your next assignment.
A short story about a memorable
coming-of-age moment. OK.
(tense music)
Hey, you still down to come
for overtime at the wine bar?
Sorry, I can't.
My mom planned this big dinner
that she does every year
before the Hudson rodeo.
And I–I promised
I'd pop by her place.
I totally get it.
I'll see you next week, OK?
Happy writing. Ready?
(indistinct response)
(birds chirping)
(Tim): Well, I'm glad
you're back.
I could use your help
with my students tomorrow
getting ready for their events.
Man, I'm just here to watch.
Oh, you'll be able to see just
fine from behind the chutes.
(Caleb chuckles)
You going to pitch in tomorrow?
No can do.
I'll be in the booth
with Gene Luckman.
He wants to work with a real
rodeo legend as a sidekick.
- His words.
- Wow.
Wish he'd have asked me.
I'd love to try that.
Well, as entertaining
as you think you might be,
it appears Gene thought I was
the right guy to partner with.
Speaking of partners,
I heard you entered team roping.
Yeah. Nathan and I signed up.
- Yay! Go, Mommy.
- Thank you, honey.
Who thought
that was a good idea?
Yeah, considering everybody
in town knows our business.
It might look like you're
OK with his recent move.
- Which we certainly are not.
- OK, settle down, everybody.
I just entered
a team roping competition.
It's not a big deal.
I'll go put the pie in the oven.
(approaching footsteps)
Lou, I really don't want to talk
about the Heartland-Pryce feud.
Forget that, Amy.
What is going on?
Why are you spending
time with Nathan
after he wouldn't tell you
anything about that woman?
It was a misunderstanding, OK?
He explained everything.
- Can't wait to hear this.
- No, it's personal.
Amy, what did he say?
That she's his long-lost cousin?
No, Lou, stop!
There is nothing going on
between Nathan and that woman.
I don't think
you believe that.
Because if you did,
you'd fill me in on the details.
(vehicle approaching)
I'll leave you to it.
What is with you
showing up at dinnertime?
You got to know how this
goes over with my family.
Yeah, you know me.
I don't like texting.
Huh.
You want to drive
into the rodeo together,
maybe go early,
check out the competition?
Sure, but that's not
the only reason you came by.
Let's stick with being
open and honest. Come on.
(Nathan chuckles)
I guess I was wondering
what the deal is with Caleb.
You know, the guy who I saw
in your motel room last year
and who's apparently
sleeping under the same roof.
If I didn't know any better,
I'd think maybe you were
a little jealous.
(Nathan chuckles)
(Amy sighs)
He's a friend.
He's a good friend,
but that's it.
And he feels the same way?
There was a time
when he was a little confused,
but we got it sorted out,
and we both know where we stand.
Mm-hmm. OK.
(both chuckle)
(both laugh)
(tense music)
- What's going on out there?
- Oh, uh, nothing.
Just grabbing a drink of water.
(lively music)
Start!
(indistinct chatter)
(neighing)
Ooh, you got your work
cut out for you.
Yeah, his name is Houston,
because there's
a lot of tornadoes there.
What's your program look like?
Well, it's three at a time,
two hours each in the pen
to get as far as you
can with the colt,
and then the obstacle
course in the arena.
OK, just remember,
it's not about how fast you go.
You also get points for control.
Any other last-minute tips?
Do everything
you do at the ranch.
Lay a solid foundation,
stick with your groundwork,
and make sure your colt
faces you before you
try to saddle him, OK?
- OK.
- You got this.
(announcer): Competitors,
you may start.
- Good luck.
- Thanks.
(Amy chuckles)
(intriguing music)
(Logan clicking his tongue)
(Houston snorts)
- Hey.
- Hey.
You got this, babe.
(sighs)
(cell phone ringing)
(beep)
Gene, hi.
Where the heck are you?
I'm sorry, Gene.
I can't hear what you're saying.
You got to speak up.
- Yeah. That's it.
- Tim! Tim!
You got to keep
your elbow up. What?
I need you to come
with me right now.
Oh, no, no, no.
First event's about to start.
Exactly.
And Gene Luckman has laryngitis.
- (laughing)
- It's not funny!
I got a situation here,
and he ain't coming.
- Pretty funny.
- Come on.
Listen, I've never done
this announcing thing before,
and I thought maybe between
the two of us that we could–
No. No. Gene wanted you.
You're the legend. His words.
- Come on.
- Nope!
No, I'm not going to be
some last-minute fill-in.
I got to get my students ready.
Don't mispronounce their names.
OK, keep your elbow up.
Did they put extra sugar?
Is yours sweet?
- It's good, I like it!
- I know you would!
Katie?
- Jasmine.
- Hi.
What are you doing here?
Oh, there's been
so much buzz about this rodeo,
I figured I should check it out.
Hi, I'm Lou. I'm Katie's mom.
Hi. Oh, my God,
it's so nice to meet you.
You too.
How was your big family
dinner last night?
- It was great.
- Nice. Katie told me about it.
It reminds me of how much
I miss my mom's cooking.
Aw.
Well, I'm sorry she had to miss
your little meet-up,
but, you know, I have to admit,
I'm a little jealous she gets
to hang out with other writers
and talk shop.
I'm actually a published
author myself.
- Really?
- Yeah, I have a book
called Mom's The Word,
I'd be happy to give you a copy.
Oh, I would love to read it.
That's amazing.
You should join us sometime.
-We usually get together–
- I think we should go.
Find our seats.
OK, uh, well,
it was nice to meet you,
and Katie can
give you my number,
and we'll get you out next week,
maybe after class sometime.
- I would love that.
- OK, great.
- Let's go.
- See you. Bye.
- I like her.
- (Jack): OK, folks.
Uh, next up here
in the barrel racing, we have,
um… Sarah Cloverdale.
Oh, wait a minute.
Didn't Sarah just go…
No. This…
This is Miley Evans, and she's
from right here in Hudson.
Let her rip, Miley.
(chuckles)
And she goes, getting into
her Cloverdale pattern.
No, not Cloverdale.
Clover leaf pattern.
(adventurous music)
She's really hugging
those barrels.
That's some horsemanship
right there.
Look at her go!
She's really moving.
(cheering and applause)
Miley's already finished
her run.
She clocked
in with a time of 16.30. Wow!
- That is something!
- Yeah!
Way to go, Miley!
(laughing)
And next up, from Montana,
we have River Henley.
OK, let's see how River
flows around these barrels.
Oh, no. No. That's it.
(music slows and fades)
(soft music)
(Houston grumbles)
Shh.
(Houston snorting)
Easy.
It's OK, Logan.
Just stick with the program.
All right? Try again.
Hey, we're up soon.
Yeah, I just want to see
if Logan can get in the saddle.
Looks like he's the only
one still on the ground.
Yeah, well, a lot
of the others took shortcuts.
Hey.
(tense music)
You're OK. Good boy. Good boy.
Way to go, Logan. Good work.
(horn blows)
Time's up! Competitors,
please leave the pens!
Damn it.
It's OK.
You really connected with him.
I took too long.
I didn't get time in the saddle.
It's all right!
It's more important
that you earned his trust
and built a stronger foundation.
What about
the obstacle course?
Well, I think that
your groundwork will translate
- well into the saddle.
- Yeah?
I hope so, because I was
planning on using this.
- What for?
- My finish.
I got this idea from a video
I was watching last night.
Now, I really wanted
to do something flashy
that's going to wow
the judges, right?
So I figured if I hold this over
my shoulder and blast music,
the judges will see
how sound the horse is.
I just don't think
you should risk spooking him.
Let your horsemanship
speak for itself.
- I guess, yeah.
- We better go.
Yeah. OK.
We'll be cheering you on,
all right? Good luck.
- Be yourself.
- Have fun.
OK. Thanks.
(pensive music)
Oh, hey, excuse me.
Caleb, hey, have you seen Katie?
No, I haven't,
but Amy's up next.
- We should go find some seats.
- Amy and Nathan.
The wonder team.
Does that bother you?
No. Why would that bother me?
Caleb, I've seen that you're
acting differently towards her.
Really?
You wear your heart
on your sleeve.
Look, we're best buddies.
That's how Amy sees me.
Can I offer you some advice?
I think maybe you and Amy
could be good together,
but you have to make her
see you in a different light.
- How?
- I don't know.
It's like that saying
you cowboys always rattle off.
Sometimes you got to take
the bull by the horns.
- Or the bronc. Thanks, Lou.
- What?
The team roping event
is sponsored
by Hastings Paint And Supply,
bringing colour into your world.
(country music)
Way to go, Jack.
You made that sound
about as interesting
as listening to paint dry.
(laughing)
You gonna introduce me or what?
Folks, it looks like
we're gonna be treated
to the voice of Tim Fleming,
heaven help us.
He's a local rodeo legend.
Just ask him.
Hey! Play nice.
I'm here to help you.
You made that last bull ride
sound about as exciting
as shuffleboard, Jack, which you
are not far from, my friend.
Hey, big shot,
what would you have said?
The only thing rockier than
that last bull ride was
you calling that last bull ride.
(laughing)
So this is your way
of helping me, is it?
They seem to like it.
(laughs)
OK, I have to admit,
I'm a little bit nervous.
You're nervous?
I'm the one who has to worry
about what your dad
and grandpa might say out there.
My bad. Amy, yo, I drew Nitro!
- You did what?
- Yeah!
Coming out of retirement.
I'm going to ride saddle bronc.
Caleb, have you been
training at all?
No, but it's like
riding a bike.
Just don't fly
over the handlebars.
Yeah, I'm going to do my best.
- Go get them.
- Thanks, you too.
(Jack): Don't go
anywhere, folks.
The team roping event is
up next.
OK, that's us.
(cell phone ringing)
Oh, sorry. Hold on.
I got to take this.
It's my dad's nurse.
Yeah.
(phone beeps)
Hey, what's up?
Whoa, whoa, whoa, slow down.
Hey, OK, OK.
I'll be right there, OK?
Where are you going?
We're up second.
My dad's gone missing,
and so has his truck.
- I gotta go.
- Yeah, no, I'm coming with you.
OK.
OK, thank you. Goodbye.
He's not at the hospital.
- Where are you going?
- Into town.
He used to meet a couple buddies
for coffee all the time.
OK.
(cheering and applause)
(bull bellowing)
(cheering and applause)
(bull bellowing)
Where've you been? You didn't
answer any of my texts.
I'm sorry. I didn't see them.
Are you OK?
You really
embarrassed me, Mom.
What?
Why did you have
to bring up your book?
Jasmine is a real writer, OK?
She doesn't want to hear
about your random
collection of online musings.
Katie, it may not have won
a Pulitzer Prize,
but I'm proud of my book.
No, it's not just that, OK?
It's how you were trying to be
all buddy-buddy with her.
But this writing class
is my thing, OK?
Jasmine is my friend.
- Katie.
- You've made it weird.
- I'm going home.
- What? How are you even–
I have friends, OK?
I'll find a way.
- I'm not a kid anymore.
- Katie!
(tense music)
Nathan, look.
That's his truck.
(suspenseful music)
He's not in here.
Nathan? Is that his?
Dad!
Dad! Are you in here?
- Mr. Pryce!
- Dad, answer us!
OK, which way do we go?
I don't know.
- What if he really hurt himself?
- No.
There was no blood in the truck,
and he obviously walked away.
Dad, answer me! Where are you?
- We're going to find him.
- And then what?
(voice breaking): I don't know
if I can do this anymore.
How am I supposed
to keep him at home,
never knowing
if he's going to drive off
or wander away
or burn the damn house down?
I…
I should have taken his keys.
Nathan, Nathan, hey, hey, hey.
- (crying)
- You're OK.
(gasping)
Listen, you need to breathe.
- OK? Just breathe. It's OK.
- OK.
It's OK. Hey, hey.
You have a lot of tough
questions ahead of you.
But first, we need to find him.
- OK?
- Nathan!
Dad! Stay there! Stay there!
Dad? Dad?
Hey, you see my kid?
I'm looking everywhere for him.
I told him not to play
in these woods alone.
It's me, Dad.
It's Nathan, your son. Hey.
You OK?
That's my hat.
- Hello, Mary.
- Hi, Mr. Pryce.
I'm really glad you're here.
Come on. Let's get your truck
out of the ditch.
- What are you talking about?
- Hey!
Come here. Come here.
I don't need anybody
to tell me where I'm going.
- Just come that way!
- I know where I'm going!
(phone line trilling)
- (Caleb): Hey!
- Caleb, I need your help.
(Jack): So next up,
we've got the saddle broncs,
an event we're both
very familiar with, Tim.
Yeah, my personal favourite.
You know, I think
the essence of rodeo
can be summed up
in a bronc ride.
It's controlled chaos.
Rider versus horse,
win or lose, and losing hurts.
I try to tell every
one of my students
to have respect for the animal,
because that eight seconds
can change
the rest of your life.
Sound advice.
Hey, you remember
the advice you gave me
all those years ago
at this very rodeo?
- Can't say as I recall.
- Stay away from my daughter.
(laughing)
Well, I hope your students
follow instructions
better than you did.
(laughing and cheering)
They are really entertaining.
Yeah, you should see them
at the dinner table.
You have
a wonderful family, Lou.
Your daughter is
a real star in my class.
- I guess it's in the blood.
- Oh, God.
I wouldn't know about that.
It'll be fun having
mother-daughter writers
at our next get-together.
Actually, my schedule is
a little busy at the moment,
so I wouldn't count on me
joining anytime soon.
- Hey, I totally get it.
- And…
I'm sorry about earlier,
thrusting my book on you.
It's really more
of a personal pet project,
so I don't want
to waste your time.
Everything we write is
a personal pet project.
I'd be happy to read
your book, really.
It's OK, I mean, you must be
inundated with requests
from aspiring writers, so it's
one less thing on your plate.
But it was really
nice to meet you.
I'm just going
to grab a hot dog.
- Sure. OK. See you.
- Yeah.
(uneasy music)
- How's your old man doing?
- He seems unscathed.
I don't know, man. I think
he might have banged his head.
I said it must have been pretty
scary sliding in the ditch
like that, and he looked
at me like he didn't know
what I was talking about;
He might have a concussion.
No, he doesn't.
It wouldn't hurt
to get him checked out.
I appreciate
your concern, but…
It doesn't have anything
to do with his accident.
He forgets things.
Yeah, well, that happens
to lots of older people, man.
- This seemed different.
- He has Alzheimer's.
Oh. Hey, man, I'm sorry.
Yeah.
Let's just see if this works.
- How are you doing, Mr. Price?
- I shouldn't have done it.
- No, this wasn't your fault.
- I know that.
Boy's got a lead foot. I should
never lend him the truck.
I'm embarrassed to admit
that I'm the one
who taught him to drive.
Well, I'm sure
you were very helpful
and that Nathan appreciated
the lessons.
I don't know about that.
I didn't go easy on him.
He's a real mama's boy.
That's why he lives
with her most of the time.
You must miss him
while he's away.
It would be nice to…
To have his help
on the… on the…
On the ranch?
On the ranch, yeah.
I'm hoping when he graduates,
he'll consider being
a part of the business.
That's where we get along best,
working hard.
(laughs)
That boy's a lot better
at riding a horse
than he is driving a truck,
I'll tell you that.
(both laugh)
(engine starts)
(Caleb): Go ahead!
(sentimental music)
Allison Meyer has shown
some really great control
of her colt, Youngblood.
Yeah, her time
around the course
is the fastest so far.
Impressive stuff, Allison.
She's got the top score today
with only one competitor to go,
and that's Logan Robinson
with his colt, Houston.
Now this kid is one to watch.
He's got all the tools
and some great mentors
in his life,
including yours truly.
Sorry to toot my own horn.
Give me a break.
You blow your own horn
more than a long-haul trucker
on a backed-up highway.
Ooh! Somebody's finding
their groove.
(laughing and cheering)
You can see that Logan's put
in some solid foundation work.
Houston seems to be
taking all of his cues.
(intriguing music)
(chuckles)
(indistinct chatter)
Logan's put in a nearly flawless
run with an impressive time.
If he can get Houston up on that
platform, he might win this.
(Houston snorting softly)
Come on, Logan. Bring it home.
(softly): Come on.
(exhales sharply)
Good boy.
(tense music)
Bold move,
not sure this is necessary.
It's called showmanship, Jack.
(cheering and applause)
(Houston whinnies)
Whoa!
Hold on there, Logan.
- Oh!
- Well, that's a good recovery.
Let's hope the gamble pays off.
(indistinct shouting
and cheering)
Thank you.
The judges have just handed
me their scores, folks,
and the winner
of the colt starting event is…
Help me out here, Tim.
Well, once again, the font's
not big enough, folks.
The winner is Allison Meyer!
(cheering and applause)
With Logan Robinson
taking second place.
Congratulations
to all the competitors.
And Logan, not bad
for your first crack at it.
(cheering and applause)
Logan!
Way to go.
- You were awesome out there.
- I lost.
- Logan, you did great.
- I came second.
- Yeah, out of like 12 people.
- Yeah, and that's still losing.
I wanted to show you that,
you know,
I'm good,
that I really have a future.
Well, of course, you do.
Why are you always
so obsessed with the future?
Can't we just focus
on how well we did today?
That's easy for you
to say. You won.
Come on.
Logan, let's just go
to that barn dance thing.
I'm sorry. I don't
really feel like dancing.
But…
I'll take him home
in my truck.
Think you could drive his
back to our place?
Yeah, of course. Thanks.
- Yeah.
- You OK?
- Yeah.
- You sure?
OK.
Hey, I'll follow
and pick you up.
- Thank you.
- Yeah.
Caleb…
I'm sorry you missed
your event today,
but I appreciate you
helping out.
Any friend of Amy's.
Yeah. Uh… I have
another favour to ask of you.
Nobody knows about my dad
except for Amy.
- So if you could, uh…
- Yeah, of course.
You have my word.
I get the sense that's
something I can trust.
Yes, it is.
Thank you.
("Rodeo Queen"
by Jade Eagleson playing)
♪That lady in the saddle ♪
Sure knows how to boogie ♪
She's a certified can chasin'
chapped up cutie ♪
She's a Stetson and a pearl
snap shirt wearin' beauty ♪
Yee-haw, yippie-ki-yay,
take me away ♪
I hit my knees and I pray ♪
Someday she'll wanna stay ♪
- You're welcome.
- Pardon me?
For coming
to your rescue today.
You loved every second of it,
especially getting
in all your digs at me.
Yeah, it loosened you up,
didn't it?
Well, I had to get
mine in, too.
Exactly.
I think we made
a pretty good team.
People are already asking
if we're gonna
do it again next year.
Yeah, well, then here's
to Gene Luckman's voice
coming back
stronger than ever.
(Jack chuckles)
Yeah.
- Hey, you OK?
- Yeah.
I'm just thinking
about what Nathan's
going through with his dad.
Thank you for being there.
I was actually
really happy for an excuse
not to get on that bronc.
I happen to know
you would have dropped whatever
you were doing no matter what.
That's just the kind
of guy you are.
Thank you.
I kind of really need to talk
to you about something.
- Um…
- Caleb?
- Caleb Odell, is that you?
- Um, uh…
(chuckles)
Yeah.
J.J., we line danced
into the early morning hours
in Grand Prairie.
Wow. Yeah, that must have
been, what,
- like, a decade or more ago?
- Yeah.
You still got two left feet?
I think maybe
you should find out.
- Nah, I'm good.
- Come on. I want to see this.
- Come on.
- All right.
♪♪♪
But reinin' her in's
like ropin' the wind ♪
She's here today,
and then gone again ♪
She's a goodbye kiss,
then a miss you text ♪
From the next town
that she's riding in ♪
And I hate to see her leave ♪
'cause she's
this cowboy's dream ♪
Oh, what I'd give
to be the king ♪
To the rodeo queen ♪♪
(sighs)
♪Carve my initials
with chicken scratch ♪
The Garden of Eden
hasn't broken my back ♪
When I leave this house,
I ain't coming back ♪
(whistling along with music)
- You made it.
- I did. Yeah.
I got my dad in bed. Finally.
He's pretty exhausted.
And I hid his keys somewhere
he's never going to find them.
So… thanks again.
- You and Caleb were amazing.
- Of course.
I should buy him
a beer if he's around.
Uh, he's a little
occupied at the moment.
♪♪♪
Oh, wow. Somebody roped him
into a two-step.
What, you're afraid
of the dance floor?
- Uh, did I say that?
- Oh, good.
- Let's see what you got.
- OK.
Can't stop this feeling,
can't doubt what's real ♪
You made my little
ol' heart stand still ♪
My head's been spinning
since hello ♪
Oh ♪
Set this all free,
want this to be ♪
I can't believe
that you're here with me ♪
A girl like you ♪
And a guy like me,
what's more to say ♪
(music briefly distorts)
I can't believe
that you're here with me ♪
A girl like you ♪
And a guy like me,
what's more to say ♪♪
(indistinct chatter)
(Amy sighs)
He seems like a nice guy.
Yeah, I think so too.
So what did you want
to talk to me about?
Well, I had a wonderful
time here this weekend,
like I always do with you,
especially with you.
Amy, I need to be honest
with you about something.
I have a little bit of bad news.
I'm flying a new supply run,
and it's not going to be
- coming through Hudson anymore.
- Caleb, that sucks.
I'm going to miss you.
So is Lyndy.
So is my whole family, really.
Well, me too.
But hey, at least
you guys won't have
some crazy cowboy crashing
on your couch every few weeks.
Hey, come on.
We loved having you.
And you're going to have
to call me more and text me
because, no matter what,
you're still my best friend.
Yeah.
Mine too.
(Caleb sighs)
OK, uh…
- I'm gonna cut out, so…
- Yeah.
- See you later?
- Yeah.
(soft music)
(Amy sighs)
Hey.
(tense music)
- Hey.
- Hey.
Jasmine texted me.
Thanks for pulling back.
You didn't leave me
much choice.
I was trying
to respect your wishes
after you were completely
disrespectful to me.
You know, you asked me
not to treat you
like a kid,
but you were acting like one.
I'm not happy
about the things I said, OK?
I've just been going
through a tough time.
I haven't been feeling
like myself lately.
Sometimes, I don't
even know who I am.
But I am really, really sorry.
(sighs)
I remember what that was like.
Being on the edge of two worlds.
Not quite an adult,
but not a kid anymore.
Once you got past that stage,
when you were an adult…
Do you have any interesting
coming-of-age stories?
Um…
(laughs)
Actually…
I remember the first paycheque
I ever got.
Like, first real paycheque.
It was from that firm
in New York.
And I was so excited,
I went out shopping
and bought gifts
for everyone back home.
- Aw, that's sweet.
- Yeah.
Except I had no idea how much it
would cost to ship everything.
Oh, no.
Yeah, so I paid for that
with my entire second paycheque.
I lived on Ramen noodles
for a week.
It was so bad.
I felt like an idiot.
Oh, my God,
that's the first time
Grandpa let me take
his pickup truck to go on…
(sentimental music)
You were great today.
(Amy chuckles)
Turns out you're a real
people whisperer, too.
Your dad's a sweet guy.
I was happy to spend
time with him.
(Nathan laughs)
Yeah.
Yeah, you were great with him.
I was actually talking about
how you dealt with me, though.
I was on the verge
of a panic attack,
and you pulled me out of it.
You know, you actually
kind of got me meditating.
(both chuckle)
And they say old dogs
can't learn new tricks.
Yeah, well…
It wasn't my finest moment.
I'm actually a little
embarrassed, to be honest.
Don't be.
You showed me
what a caring guy you are.
And admitting your fears is
nothing to be embarrassed about.
It's brave.
♪You are the reason ♪
That I get this feeling ♪
I'll be all right ♪♪
(vocalists harmonizing)
♪♪♪
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