1 00:00:01,603 --> 00:00:02,943 - Previously on Heartland... - Come on, Phoenix. 2 00:00:03,033 --> 00:00:04,473 What do you say we give them one last show? 3 00:00:04,573 --> 00:00:06,973 A stable in Austria wants me to ride for them. 4 00:00:07,073 --> 00:00:08,573 Really? When do you have to go? 5 00:00:08,673 --> 00:00:09,873 A few days. 6 00:00:09,973 --> 00:00:11,043 This is your dream, 7 00:00:11,143 --> 00:00:12,443 and I’m so proud of you for going after it. 8 00:00:12,543 --> 00:00:13,613 Still gonna miss you. 9 00:00:13,713 --> 00:00:15,313 I’m happy to make the trade, but it looks like 10 00:00:15,413 --> 00:00:16,543 too much bull for your rider. 11 00:00:16,653 --> 00:00:18,093 He’s just learning. 12 00:00:18,183 --> 00:00:20,053 At the end of last season, I got run by a guy. 13 00:00:20,153 --> 00:00:21,323 Put my head into the post. 14 00:00:21,423 --> 00:00:22,493 Hit me so hard, he messed up my eye. 15 00:00:24,853 --> 00:00:25,823 AGH! 16 00:00:25,923 --> 00:00:27,023 Damage is permanent. 17 00:00:27,123 --> 00:00:29,263 Nobody wants a goalie who can’t see the puck. 18 00:00:29,363 --> 00:00:30,603 You look like a movie star. 19 00:00:30,693 --> 00:00:33,063 Oh, no. Your mom is the star. 20 00:00:33,163 --> 00:00:35,203 She saved the day. - It was a joint effort. 21 00:00:35,303 --> 00:00:37,773 Tammy’s boyfriend tried to pull a move on me last night. 22 00:00:37,873 --> 00:00:39,843 I was up half the night talking to Nathan about it. 23 00:00:39,943 --> 00:00:41,813 - You told Nathan? - Why wouldn’t I? 24 00:00:41,913 --> 00:00:43,113 He’s a million miles away, 25 00:00:43,213 --> 00:00:44,653 and there’s nothing he can do about it. 26 00:00:44,743 --> 00:00:46,443 We agreed to be 100% honest with each other. 27 00:01:07,903 --> 00:01:09,443 I win! 28 00:01:10,803 --> 00:01:12,873 Stetson and I would have beat you if it wasn’t for that 29 00:01:12,973 --> 00:01:16,073 highly illegal start. - Sure, sure. 30 00:01:16,173 --> 00:01:18,343 But honestly, you two are looking good. 31 00:01:18,443 --> 00:01:20,013 Thanks. 32 00:01:20,113 --> 00:01:21,953 Actually, I was toying with the idea 33 00:01:22,053 --> 00:01:25,293 of us entering Lisa’s endurance race this weekend. 34 00:01:25,383 --> 00:01:27,053 What? Really? 35 00:01:27,153 --> 00:01:28,893 Are you surprised because you don’t think we’re fit enough? 36 00:01:28,993 --> 00:01:29,963 No! 37 00:01:30,053 --> 00:01:31,123 I’m surprised because you haven’t mentioned it 38 00:01:31,223 --> 00:01:32,223 until right now. 39 00:01:32,323 --> 00:01:33,453 But I think you guys would be great. 40 00:01:33,563 --> 00:01:35,403 You should enter with me. It’ll be fun! 41 00:01:35,493 --> 00:01:37,433 I can’t. I already told Lisa I’d volunteer. 42 00:01:37,533 --> 00:01:39,233 It’s going to be sweep or hand out water, 43 00:01:39,333 --> 00:01:40,463 help with the horses. 44 00:01:40,563 --> 00:01:41,933 You know, I don’t think she thought it was going to be 45 00:01:42,033 --> 00:01:43,273 this big of a job. 46 00:01:43,373 --> 00:01:44,613 Why didn’t she ask me to volunteer? 47 00:01:44,703 --> 00:01:45,873 Because you are busy! 48 00:01:45,973 --> 00:01:48,773 Just... stick with the point, Lou. 49 00:01:48,873 --> 00:01:50,473 You should enter the race. 50 00:01:55,383 --> 00:01:57,623 Am I hallucinating or is that... 51 00:01:57,713 --> 00:01:58,743 Georgie! 52 00:02:10,763 --> 00:02:12,263 Find your focus point. 53 00:02:20,203 --> 00:02:21,273 Ready? 54 00:02:30,613 --> 00:02:31,953 Whoa! 55 00:02:32,053 --> 00:02:33,823 Oh, shoot! Ah! 56 00:02:34,923 --> 00:02:37,163 Whoa! Oof! Oh... 57 00:02:43,963 --> 00:02:47,063 - You okay?! - Yeah. 58 00:02:47,163 --> 00:02:49,803 Well, that was the best one yet! 59 00:02:51,603 --> 00:02:54,273 Does that mean I can finally graduate to a real bull? 60 00:02:54,373 --> 00:02:56,973 Well, don’t get all fired up about it. 61 00:02:57,073 --> 00:02:59,343 We’re building the foundation here. 62 00:02:59,443 --> 00:03:01,283 You can’t rush the foundation. 63 00:03:08,653 --> 00:03:11,123 - What the blazes? - What a jerk! 64 00:03:20,933 --> 00:03:22,803 There he is! 65 00:03:22,903 --> 00:03:23,933 Hayden? 66 00:03:24,033 --> 00:03:25,673 What are you doing here? 67 00:03:25,773 --> 00:03:27,873 I take it you two know each other. 68 00:03:27,973 --> 00:03:30,613 This is my... was my agent. 69 00:03:30,713 --> 00:03:32,653 Hayden, this is Jack. - A pleasure, sir. 70 00:03:32,743 --> 00:03:34,483 Sorry I rolled in here unannounced. 71 00:03:34,583 --> 00:03:37,683 Well, you roll up just in time for breakfast 72 00:03:37,783 --> 00:03:39,053 if you’re interested. 73 00:03:42,223 --> 00:03:44,323 - Good to see you, man. - Good to see you too. 74 00:03:44,423 --> 00:03:46,023 Just once, could you give me 75 00:03:46,123 --> 00:03:48,293 a heads up that you’re coming? 76 00:03:48,393 --> 00:03:50,333 It really was spur of the moment! 77 00:03:50,433 --> 00:03:51,703 I missed Phoenix. 78 00:03:51,793 --> 00:03:53,993 And you guys, obviously. 79 00:03:54,103 --> 00:03:56,103 How is it going in that new barn? 80 00:03:56,203 --> 00:03:58,103 Last time we talked, you were... 81 00:03:58,203 --> 00:04:01,203 you know, you had more horses to ride than you could handle. 82 00:04:01,303 --> 00:04:02,333 That’s a good experience. 83 00:04:02,443 --> 00:04:04,983 Riding multiple horses makes for better riders. 84 00:04:05,073 --> 00:04:08,213 Yeah, it’s been good, but every time I start 85 00:04:08,313 --> 00:04:10,153 to really gel with a horse 86 00:04:10,253 --> 00:04:12,653 is exactly when the owners decide to sell them 87 00:04:12,753 --> 00:04:14,623 or send it off to a new circuit. 88 00:04:14,723 --> 00:04:17,293 It’s just like getting your heart broken over and over. 89 00:04:17,393 --> 00:04:19,293 Honey, I hadn’t thought of it that way. 90 00:04:19,393 --> 00:04:21,163 Yeah, that’s got to take its toll. 91 00:04:21,263 --> 00:04:22,293 I’m ready for a change. 92 00:04:22,393 --> 00:04:25,363 I think it’s time to start looking for a new horse. 93 00:04:26,633 --> 00:04:30,373 That’s a big decision and... a big purchase. 94 00:04:30,473 --> 00:04:32,113 It is, but I’ve been saving, 95 00:04:32,203 --> 00:04:34,373 and a new horse is an investment. 96 00:04:34,473 --> 00:04:37,073 My--my last investment sure paid off. 97 00:04:37,973 --> 00:04:39,073 What I’d really like is 98 00:04:39,183 --> 00:04:41,083 if Amy could help me find a new horse? 99 00:04:41,183 --> 00:04:42,423 I would love to. 100 00:04:42,513 --> 00:04:44,483 I’ll make some calls when we get back. 101 00:04:44,583 --> 00:04:45,683 Awesome. 102 00:04:46,923 --> 00:04:48,293 So what are you doing here? 103 00:04:48,383 --> 00:04:49,383 Not that I don’t like seeing you. 104 00:04:52,623 --> 00:04:54,163 This. 105 00:04:54,263 --> 00:04:55,663 It’s a clinic in Colorado. 106 00:04:55,763 --> 00:04:58,003 Best cutting-edge vision care in the world. 107 00:04:58,093 --> 00:05:01,063 They’ve had fantastic results with injuries similar to yours. 108 00:05:01,163 --> 00:05:02,403 Like with fixing them? 109 00:05:02,503 --> 00:05:04,043 100% restoration. 110 00:05:04,133 --> 00:05:06,203 The surgeon is gonna be at a conference in Calgary. 111 00:05:06,303 --> 00:05:07,843 I’ve convinced him to take a look at you. 112 00:05:07,943 --> 00:05:10,413 You’re saying there’s a chance he could get me back on the ice? 113 00:05:10,513 --> 00:05:13,183 Back on the ice, back in the game, back in the money. 114 00:05:34,563 --> 00:05:36,863 {\an8}- ♪ And at the break of day ♪ 115 00:05:36,973 --> 00:05:39,613 {\an8}♪ You sank into ♪ 116 00:05:39,703 --> 00:05:41,673 {\an8}♪ Your dream ♪ 117 00:05:41,773 --> 00:05:43,043 {\an8}♪ You dreamer ♪ 118 00:05:43,143 --> 00:05:45,483 {\an8}♪ Ah-ah-ah-ah ♪ 119 00:05:45,583 --> 00:05:47,183 {\an8}♪ You dreamer ♪ 120 00:05:49,683 --> 00:05:52,953 {\an8}♪ You dreamer ♪ 121 00:05:53,053 --> 00:05:54,993 {\an8}♪ Ah-ah-ah-ah ♪ 122 00:05:59,193 --> 00:06:03,433 {\an8}Well, that is exciting, but private in the States, 123 00:06:03,533 --> 00:06:06,503 {\an8}that means expensive, and you’re paying out of pocket. 124 00:06:06,603 --> 00:06:08,403 {\an8}We’ll figure that out. No stress. 125 00:06:08,503 --> 00:06:10,043 {\an8}If this works, they’ll be paying us 126 00:06:10,133 --> 00:06:12,603 {\an8}just to slap Dex’s comeback story on their website. 127 00:06:13,773 --> 00:06:15,913 {\an8}Are there potential side effects, though? 128 00:06:16,013 --> 00:06:17,983 {\an8}I mean, it is surgery, right? 129 00:06:18,073 --> 00:06:20,673 {\an8}No, it’s... a procedure. 130 00:06:20,783 --> 00:06:22,353 {\an8}They use lasers or something. 131 00:06:22,453 --> 00:06:25,193 {\an8}Right. Okay, so there are no risks, then? 132 00:06:25,283 --> 00:06:28,823 {\an8}What wouldn’t Dex risk to get his full vision back? 133 00:06:28,923 --> 00:06:31,963 {\an8}Look, we meet with the doc. He says you’re a candidate. 134 00:06:32,063 --> 00:06:34,303 {\an8}I can have you in that clinic in two weeks. 135 00:06:34,393 --> 00:06:36,093 {\an8}Signed and back training in six. 136 00:06:36,193 --> 00:06:38,033 {\an8}The Lightning still want you! 137 00:06:38,133 --> 00:06:40,333 {\an8}I’m just having a hard time wrapping my head around this. 138 00:06:42,473 --> 00:06:43,943 {\an8}The takeaway here is... 139 00:06:44,033 --> 00:06:45,233 {\an8}it’s hope. 140 00:06:45,343 --> 00:06:48,243 {\an8}You think about it for 24 hours, and I’ll set up the meeting. 141 00:06:48,343 --> 00:06:49,443 {\an8}Okay. 142 00:06:52,213 --> 00:06:53,143 {\an8}Okay. 143 00:07:07,893 --> 00:07:10,693 {\an8}I think I’m more nervous now than before a horse show. 144 00:07:10,793 --> 00:07:11,993 {\an8}Just try to have fun. 145 00:07:12,103 --> 00:07:14,143 {\an8}You don’t have to make a decision today. 146 00:07:14,233 --> 00:07:15,633 {\an8}Just think, my future horse could be 147 00:07:15,733 --> 00:07:17,173 {\an8}right behind those doors. 148 00:07:17,273 --> 00:07:20,213 {\an8}Yeah, or it could be right in front of you. 149 00:07:20,303 --> 00:07:21,233 {\an8}Lucky number one. 150 00:07:30,483 --> 00:07:32,253 {\an8}That’s it! Keep your leg on. 151 00:07:34,783 --> 00:07:36,383 {\an8}He’s got a bit of a shorter stride. 152 00:07:36,493 --> 00:07:37,463 {\an8}Help him through it. 153 00:07:45,463 --> 00:07:46,393 {\an8}Good boy. 154 00:07:47,603 --> 00:07:48,843 {\an8}Nice work. 155 00:07:48,933 --> 00:07:50,833 {\an8}He’s just not forward enough for me. 156 00:07:50,933 --> 00:07:52,903 {\an8}I think I need a horse with a little more energy. 157 00:07:53,003 --> 00:07:54,243 {\an8}Lucky number two? 158 00:08:03,553 --> 00:08:05,593 {\an8}He’s just not careful enough. 159 00:08:08,053 --> 00:08:10,093 {\an8}I don’t like his conformation. He’s too downhill. 160 00:08:11,893 --> 00:08:13,863 {\an8}Not sure about this one. 161 00:08:13,963 --> 00:08:15,703 {\an8}He felt off in his hind end. 162 00:08:15,793 --> 00:08:17,033 {\an8}He’s too big. 163 00:08:18,493 --> 00:08:19,733 {\an8}Too small. 164 00:08:19,833 --> 00:08:21,403 {\an8}He felt sour in the mouth. 165 00:08:21,503 --> 00:08:22,703 {\an8}It’s a chestnut mare. 166 00:08:33,013 --> 00:08:35,083 {\an8}There we go! Nice work. 167 00:08:35,183 --> 00:08:36,953 {\an8}How’d that feel? - Well, he’s... 168 00:08:37,053 --> 00:08:38,453 {\an8}responsive, careful. 169 00:08:40,223 --> 00:08:42,323 {\an8}But his heart’s just not in it. 170 00:08:43,223 --> 00:08:44,563 {\an8}Okay. 171 00:08:44,653 --> 00:08:47,053 {\an8}All of these horses are perfect on paper, 172 00:08:47,163 --> 00:08:49,663 {\an8}but none of them are really what I’m looking for. 173 00:08:49,763 --> 00:08:51,203 {\an8}That’s all right. It’s okay. 174 00:08:51,293 --> 00:08:52,793 {\an8}I said this was supposed to be fun, right? 175 00:08:53,833 --> 00:08:55,973 {\an8}So, why don’t you describe to me 176 00:08:56,073 --> 00:08:58,343 {\an8}what your next horse looks like? 177 00:08:58,433 --> 00:08:59,973 {\an8}That’s the thing. I don’t know. 178 00:09:01,543 --> 00:09:03,283 {\an8}Needs to love to jump. 179 00:09:06,343 --> 00:09:08,813 {\an8}Honestly, I just thought I’d be able to feel it. 180 00:09:10,153 --> 00:09:11,553 {\an8}But maybe I can’t because... 181 00:09:11,653 --> 00:09:13,323 {\an8}none of these horses are Phoenix. 182 00:09:13,423 --> 00:09:15,123 {\an8}I’m looking for the same connection I had with him, 183 00:09:15,223 --> 00:09:17,423 {\an8}but maybe that’s just... not possible. 184 00:09:17,523 --> 00:09:20,123 {\an8}Georgie, it’s possible. 185 00:09:20,223 --> 00:09:22,093 {\an8}We’re not trying to replace Phoenix, okay? 186 00:09:23,363 --> 00:09:25,303 {\an8}Look... this next horse is gonna be special 187 00:09:25,393 --> 00:09:27,193 {\an8}in its own way, and we will find it. 188 00:09:28,533 --> 00:09:29,463 {\an8}I hope you’re right. 189 00:09:30,603 --> 00:09:33,573 {\an8}Hey, is there something I should know? 190 00:09:33,673 --> 00:09:36,313 {\an8}A reason why you’re hesitant to buy another horse? 191 00:09:38,313 --> 00:09:41,153 It’s my next partner. Isn’t that reason enough? 192 00:09:42,613 --> 00:09:44,183 I can’t afford to make a mistake. 193 00:09:51,653 --> 00:09:52,583 Hey. 194 00:09:54,023 --> 00:09:56,193 Nice job on that new gate. 195 00:09:56,293 --> 00:09:57,933 Oh, thanks. 196 00:10:00,863 --> 00:10:03,563 So that agent of yours, that was quite the bomb 197 00:10:03,673 --> 00:10:05,513 he dropped on you. 198 00:10:05,603 --> 00:10:06,943 Yeah. 199 00:10:07,043 --> 00:10:10,613 I’ve read this six times. It’s like science fiction. 200 00:10:10,713 --> 00:10:12,153 This stuff didn’t exist when I got hurt. 201 00:10:14,283 --> 00:10:16,553 Science, it moves pretty fast. 202 00:10:18,313 --> 00:10:21,283 And I know Hayden wants you to move fast, too, 203 00:10:21,383 --> 00:10:23,253 but don’t let him pressure you. 204 00:10:23,353 --> 00:10:25,553 You get all the information you need. 205 00:10:25,663 --> 00:10:27,863 Hayden’s a good guy. He wouldn’t steer me wrong. 206 00:10:27,963 --> 00:10:32,363 Well, I’m not saying he would, but it’s not his health... 207 00:10:32,463 --> 00:10:34,633 or his pocketbook on the line, either. 208 00:10:35,773 --> 00:10:37,513 As long as I get back to hockey... 209 00:10:37,603 --> 00:10:38,703 that’s all I care about. 210 00:10:43,243 --> 00:10:45,983 You mind if I head into town, see River? 211 00:10:46,083 --> 00:10:47,253 I can stop by the hardware store after, 212 00:10:47,343 --> 00:10:48,513 pick up the parts you ordered. 213 00:10:48,613 --> 00:10:49,983 Sounds good. 214 00:11:01,163 --> 00:11:02,063 Hey. 215 00:11:02,163 --> 00:11:03,663 Hey. 216 00:11:03,763 --> 00:11:06,163 We just put in 10 miles, 217 00:11:06,263 --> 00:11:07,633 and Stetson’s feeling great. 218 00:11:07,733 --> 00:11:08,663 Good. 219 00:11:10,903 --> 00:11:13,273 How’d it go with Georgie? Any contenders? 220 00:11:13,373 --> 00:11:15,413 No, and I’m a little worried. 221 00:11:15,503 --> 00:11:16,603 Why? 222 00:11:16,713 --> 00:11:18,283 Well, Georgie’s putting so much pressure on herself 223 00:11:18,373 --> 00:11:20,973 to find a new mount, but she’s still so attached to Phoenix, 224 00:11:21,083 --> 00:11:23,783 she can’t even visualize what she wants in a new horse. 225 00:11:23,883 --> 00:11:25,783 Well, Phoenix was one in a million. 226 00:11:25,883 --> 00:11:28,223 Yeah, an underdog. 227 00:11:28,323 --> 00:11:30,493 Like Georgie, and definitely not 228 00:11:30,593 --> 00:11:32,363 what you’d expect from a championship jumper. 229 00:11:33,593 --> 00:11:35,293 Yeah. 230 00:11:35,393 --> 00:11:38,463 Maybe we won’t find her next horse in a show barn, either. 231 00:11:43,933 --> 00:11:45,533 - Lisa! - Georgie! 232 00:11:45,643 --> 00:11:47,283 Hi! Oh, my gosh! 233 00:11:47,373 --> 00:11:48,973 Thank you for making this happen, Lisa. 234 00:11:49,073 --> 00:11:50,273 I know how busy you are with the endurance race. 235 00:11:50,373 --> 00:11:51,303 Oh, are you kidding? 236 00:11:51,413 --> 00:11:53,583 I am so excited for you to meet this guy! 237 00:11:53,683 --> 00:11:55,553 Hi! 238 00:11:55,653 --> 00:11:57,723 Oh, hi, Phoenix. 239 00:11:57,813 --> 00:11:58,883 Love you, bud. 240 00:12:00,323 --> 00:12:03,193 - Ladies, this is Sprite. - Wow. 241 00:12:03,293 --> 00:12:04,423 He’s one of my homebreds, so I have 242 00:12:04,523 --> 00:12:06,293 a real soft spot for him. 243 00:12:06,393 --> 00:12:07,863 Thank you. 244 00:12:07,963 --> 00:12:09,733 - He’s beautiful. - He is. 245 00:12:09,833 --> 00:12:11,603 And he made money on the track 246 00:12:11,693 --> 00:12:14,493 until he lost interest in racing. 247 00:12:14,603 --> 00:12:17,443 And then six months ago, I sold him to Greg Sims. 248 00:12:17,533 --> 00:12:19,103 Oh, I know Greg. He’s got a nice strain. 249 00:12:19,203 --> 00:12:21,773 Yes, and he wanted to turn him into a jumper. 250 00:12:22,673 --> 00:12:24,113 Says he has no brakes. 251 00:12:24,213 --> 00:12:25,683 So I’m really hoping the two of you 252 00:12:25,783 --> 00:12:27,623 can make strides with him 253 00:12:27,713 --> 00:12:30,183 because this might be his last chance at a professional career. 254 00:12:30,283 --> 00:12:31,483 And I... 255 00:12:31,583 --> 00:12:32,753 it’s important to me. 256 00:12:34,353 --> 00:12:36,023 Hi, bud. 257 00:12:36,123 --> 00:12:38,363 It sounds like we both need a fresh start. 258 00:12:39,263 --> 00:12:41,463 Maybe some faith. Huh? 259 00:12:52,673 --> 00:12:54,373 Nice to see you two so happy. 260 00:12:54,473 --> 00:12:56,413 Any special reason you’re walking on air? 261 00:12:56,513 --> 00:12:58,983 Dex maybe share some news? 262 00:12:59,083 --> 00:13:02,023 No, just a typical ice cap and walk through the park. 263 00:13:03,813 --> 00:13:06,683 I think I might really like him. 264 00:13:07,783 --> 00:13:11,053 Like him, like, love him, like him? 265 00:13:11,153 --> 00:13:12,723 Oh my gosh, Katie, I’m a goner! 266 00:13:12,823 --> 00:13:15,823 He--he makes me feel beautiful, he makes me laugh, 267 00:13:15,933 --> 00:13:18,833 like, I feel safe when we’re together. 268 00:13:18,933 --> 00:13:20,303 And he has dreams, dreams that he’s, like, 269 00:13:20,403 --> 00:13:23,373 really working towards, not just playing video games 270 00:13:23,473 --> 00:13:24,403 in his parents’ basement. 271 00:13:25,273 --> 00:13:26,743 So yeah, I... 272 00:13:27,873 --> 00:13:28,843 I love him. 273 00:13:30,543 --> 00:13:32,013 Have you... have you told him? 274 00:13:32,113 --> 00:13:33,753 Because I appreciate being in the know... 275 00:13:33,843 --> 00:13:35,383 I’m afraid of what he’ll say. 276 00:13:35,483 --> 00:13:36,483 Or won’t say. 277 00:13:38,013 --> 00:13:39,883 What do you think? 278 00:13:39,983 --> 00:13:42,553 I think that you have to do what feels right in the moment. 279 00:13:43,853 --> 00:13:46,023 I mean, we talk about everything 280 00:13:46,123 --> 00:13:48,663 except for how he feels about us, about our future. 281 00:13:50,863 --> 00:13:52,203 Did he, um, did he tell you 282 00:13:52,293 --> 00:13:53,933 that his ex-hockey agent showed up? 283 00:13:55,533 --> 00:13:57,833 Sure. I mean, I think he’s here on a scouting trip. 284 00:13:57,933 --> 00:14:01,103 He might take Dex out to dinner on the weekend. Why? 285 00:14:01,203 --> 00:14:02,473 I just thought it might be difficult 286 00:14:02,573 --> 00:14:04,413 for him to see someone from his old hockey days. 287 00:14:04,513 --> 00:14:06,513 Remember what happened when Shim showed up? 288 00:14:06,613 --> 00:14:08,383 Hard to forget. 289 00:14:08,483 --> 00:14:09,853 But I think he’s okay. 290 00:14:09,953 --> 00:14:11,253 I’ll check in on him, though. 291 00:14:11,353 --> 00:14:12,753 But... 292 00:14:12,853 --> 00:14:15,553 where did we land on me dropping the L word first? 293 00:14:26,133 --> 00:14:28,003 He feels good and balanced. 294 00:14:28,103 --> 00:14:29,843 Definitely a lot more forward than Phoenix. 295 00:14:29,933 --> 00:14:31,803 I can tell he just really wants to go. 296 00:14:31,903 --> 00:14:34,473 Okay, well, this exercise is all about keeping him 297 00:14:34,573 --> 00:14:35,773 slow and collected. 298 00:14:35,873 --> 00:14:39,013 This is usually a three stride in between these two fences, 299 00:14:39,113 --> 00:14:40,653 but I want you to try to make it a four, okay? 300 00:14:40,743 --> 00:14:41,813 Nice and easy. 301 00:14:44,583 --> 00:14:45,613 Okay. 302 00:14:45,713 --> 00:14:48,283 Why don’t you come around to the wall and try that? 303 00:14:57,493 --> 00:14:58,963 Oh, honey, are you okay? 304 00:14:59,063 --> 00:15:00,403 Yeah. 305 00:15:00,503 --> 00:15:02,303 Yeah, that’s going to leave a bruise tomorrow, 306 00:15:02,403 --> 00:15:04,503 but I’ll--I’ll be fine. 307 00:15:04,603 --> 00:15:06,473 Unfortunately, I can tell why Greg decided 308 00:15:06,573 --> 00:15:07,843 Sprite’s not a jumper. 309 00:15:14,543 --> 00:15:16,113 It’s just not a good fit. 310 00:15:16,213 --> 00:15:18,553 Wait a minute, Georgie. 311 00:15:18,653 --> 00:15:20,923 I don’t think we should leave it at that. 312 00:15:21,023 --> 00:15:23,023 Hey... Sprite’s years on the track 313 00:15:23,123 --> 00:15:24,623 only taught him to run. 314 00:15:24,723 --> 00:15:27,093 It would be unfair to think he’s magically gonna forget that. 315 00:15:27,193 --> 00:15:28,733 That’s kind of what I’m looking for. 316 00:15:28,823 --> 00:15:30,693 A little magic. 317 00:15:30,793 --> 00:15:32,833 Phoenix wasn’t magic, Georgie. 318 00:15:32,933 --> 00:15:34,063 I know. 319 00:15:35,433 --> 00:15:37,633 You know, Sprite has all the characteristics you need. 320 00:15:37,733 --> 00:15:39,833 He’s bold, he’s athletic. 321 00:15:39,943 --> 00:15:41,983 We just have to teach him that he doesn’t have to run 322 00:15:42,073 --> 00:15:43,413 to get over the fences. 323 00:15:44,673 --> 00:15:46,713 Give him a bit more of a chance. 324 00:15:49,983 --> 00:15:51,153 Come on. 325 00:16:02,193 --> 00:16:03,533 Doesn’t even want to touch the poles! 326 00:16:05,903 --> 00:16:07,873 I wonder if he’s got the scope for a little more height. 327 00:16:07,963 --> 00:16:09,503 - Let’s raise ’em up. - Okay. 328 00:16:14,173 --> 00:16:15,513 Okay. - That’s good. 329 00:16:19,043 --> 00:16:20,283 Come on, Sprite! 330 00:16:32,253 --> 00:16:34,253 Hey. What are you doing? 331 00:16:35,523 --> 00:16:37,563 You’ve got a lot to learn still, but I think we can 332 00:16:37,663 --> 00:16:39,063 figure it out together. 333 00:16:40,833 --> 00:16:43,073 Lisa, if it’s okay, I’d like to buy your horse. 334 00:16:43,173 --> 00:16:44,843 Oh, nothing would make me happier! 335 00:16:44,933 --> 00:16:46,503 And you know what? I might cut you a deal. 336 00:16:52,313 --> 00:16:53,483 - Hey. - Hey. 337 00:16:53,583 --> 00:16:55,583 Why do you look like the cat who ate the canary? 338 00:16:55,683 --> 00:16:57,123 I don’t know what you’re talking about. 339 00:16:57,213 --> 00:16:58,183 This is just my face. 340 00:16:59,583 --> 00:17:01,053 And I entered the two of us 341 00:17:01,153 --> 00:17:03,093 in the charity endurance race this weekend. 342 00:17:04,253 --> 00:17:06,993 Uh, by this weekend, do you mean tomorrow? 343 00:17:07,093 --> 00:17:08,063 Yeah. 344 00:17:08,163 --> 00:17:10,363 Amy thinks Stetson and I could do really well. 345 00:17:10,463 --> 00:17:12,133 And it’s, you know, it’s for charity. 346 00:17:12,233 --> 00:17:13,703 I’m so sorry, Mom. I can’t. 347 00:17:13,803 --> 00:17:15,343 I mean, I have multiple short stories. 348 00:17:15,433 --> 00:17:18,533 I need to finish my portfolio, and the Wilds have practice. 349 00:17:18,633 --> 00:17:20,633 Plus, River and I are going to train, just the two of us. 350 00:17:20,743 --> 00:17:23,583 Maybe River would let you blow off practice just this once 351 00:17:23,673 --> 00:17:25,113 for your mom. 352 00:17:25,213 --> 00:17:26,213 I doubt it. 353 00:17:26,313 --> 00:17:27,983 But we’ll do the next one, all right? Promise. 354 00:17:28,083 --> 00:17:30,223 Okay, okay, wait. I am springing it on you 355 00:17:30,313 --> 00:17:32,213 last minute, so it’s... it’s fine. 356 00:17:32,313 --> 00:17:34,483 I’ll just... do it on my own. 357 00:17:46,163 --> 00:17:47,463 Hey, you. 358 00:17:47,563 --> 00:17:49,763 Hey, beautiful. You look happy. 359 00:17:49,873 --> 00:17:52,573 I am happy. I had a really great day. 360 00:17:52,673 --> 00:17:54,143 How about you? 361 00:17:54,243 --> 00:17:56,743 Are you wearing a new shirt? What’s the occasion? 362 00:17:56,843 --> 00:18:00,013 Yeah, I’ll be right there. - Where are you? 363 00:18:00,113 --> 00:18:03,283 Uh, sorry, Amy. I’m just running to my truck. 364 00:18:03,383 --> 00:18:04,683 Carter’s trying to wrangle us all. 365 00:18:04,783 --> 00:18:06,483 We’re going to some famous barbeque spot 366 00:18:06,583 --> 00:18:07,683 that always has an hour wait. 367 00:18:07,783 --> 00:18:09,853 What? You are gonna wait an hour 368 00:18:09,953 --> 00:18:12,053 in line for a restaurant? 369 00:18:12,153 --> 00:18:13,323 Yeah, Carter pulled some strings, 370 00:18:13,423 --> 00:18:14,423 got us a reservation. 371 00:18:14,523 --> 00:18:17,523 Hmm, this Carter seems pretty handy. 372 00:18:17,633 --> 00:18:18,903 When do I get to meet your circuit friends? 373 00:18:18,993 --> 00:18:20,893 They all want to meet you too. 374 00:18:21,963 --> 00:18:23,963 Uh, I’ll call you later. - Yeah, sure. 375 00:18:24,073 --> 00:18:25,843 Sounds good. Have fun. 376 00:18:25,933 --> 00:18:27,003 - Love you. - I love you... 377 00:18:28,203 --> 00:18:29,373 ...too. 378 00:18:45,023 --> 00:18:46,623 - You got that, honey? - Yeah. 379 00:18:49,493 --> 00:18:51,093 Hey, did you, uh... 380 00:18:51,193 --> 00:18:52,863 Did you know that Mom wants to ride Stetson 381 00:18:52,963 --> 00:18:54,063 in the race tomorrow? 382 00:18:54,163 --> 00:18:57,603 No. Are we against this? 383 00:18:57,703 --> 00:18:59,503 She’s just, um... 384 00:18:59,603 --> 00:19:01,543 She’s been a little extra lately. 385 00:19:01,643 --> 00:19:04,313 Mom extra or extra, extra? 386 00:19:05,513 --> 00:19:07,013 Well, she’s turning the dude ranch 387 00:19:07,113 --> 00:19:08,353 into a Nordic spa, 388 00:19:08,443 --> 00:19:10,143 and there were a couple days where she was actually thinking 389 00:19:10,253 --> 00:19:11,793 of breeding quarter horses. 390 00:19:11,883 --> 00:19:14,583 Now, she wants to do a 25-mile race by herself. 391 00:19:14,683 --> 00:19:16,123 I’m just... 392 00:19:16,223 --> 00:19:18,193 I’m worried she’s biting off more than she can chew. 393 00:19:18,293 --> 00:19:19,733 - Mm-hmm. - Yeah. 394 00:19:21,623 --> 00:19:23,223 Well, no worries. 395 00:19:24,163 --> 00:19:25,193 I think I have a solve. 396 00:19:27,063 --> 00:19:28,033 I have a sleepover 397 00:19:28,133 --> 00:19:29,703 at my friend Ellie’s house tomorrow. 398 00:19:29,803 --> 00:19:32,003 She has a new puppy. - Aw! Jealous! 399 00:19:33,073 --> 00:19:34,473 Would you pass me that? 400 00:19:35,343 --> 00:19:36,313 I, uh... 401 00:19:37,643 --> 00:19:39,813 I’m gonna need to take some time off early next month. 402 00:19:40,943 --> 00:19:41,973 Any particular reason? 403 00:19:43,313 --> 00:19:45,113 I’m pretty sure I’m gonna get the surgery. 404 00:19:46,323 --> 00:19:47,593 It’s happening next month? 405 00:19:47,683 --> 00:19:50,223 Wow. They got you in fast. 406 00:19:50,323 --> 00:19:53,563 Yeah. Then I’ll head to Vancouver. 407 00:19:53,663 --> 00:19:55,203 Hayden’s got me lined up with a goalie coach 408 00:19:55,293 --> 00:19:56,833 who’s willing to get me in shape. 409 00:19:56,933 --> 00:19:59,633 So you’re not asking for time off. You’re leaving. 410 00:19:59,733 --> 00:20:00,733 I mean, if all goes well... 411 00:20:00,833 --> 00:20:02,733 What did River say when you told her? 412 00:20:04,073 --> 00:20:05,143 I haven’t told her. 413 00:20:06,573 --> 00:20:08,643 What, are you just gonna wait until your bags are packed? 414 00:20:08,743 --> 00:20:09,943 Katie. 415 00:20:10,043 --> 00:20:11,483 This is exciting news for Dex. 416 00:20:11,573 --> 00:20:13,673 I mean, he could have his vision restored. 417 00:20:15,483 --> 00:20:16,723 Yeah. 418 00:20:16,813 --> 00:20:18,483 Sorry, Dex. 419 00:20:18,583 --> 00:20:20,923 It’s okay. I’m gonna talk to her. 420 00:20:21,023 --> 00:20:22,593 I was just waiting for the right moment. 421 00:20:25,923 --> 00:20:28,823 Well, since everyone’s sharing their good news, 422 00:20:28,923 --> 00:20:30,363 I have some of my own. 423 00:20:31,533 --> 00:20:33,473 Doesn’t top a sleepover and a puppy, but... 424 00:20:34,663 --> 00:20:36,663 I found a new horse. 425 00:20:36,773 --> 00:20:37,703 His name’s Sprite. 426 00:20:38,873 --> 00:20:40,913 That’s fantastic, Georgie. 427 00:20:41,003 --> 00:20:42,803 I heard you guys had a bit of a rough start, though. 428 00:20:42,913 --> 00:20:44,683 He crashed through half a jumping course? 429 00:20:44,773 --> 00:20:46,213 Lou, it’s gonna take a little while for them 430 00:20:46,313 --> 00:20:47,283 to figure each other out. 431 00:20:47,383 --> 00:20:49,523 Yeah, and on that note, 432 00:20:49,613 --> 00:20:52,213 I’ve decided to join you and Stetson in the race tomorrow. 433 00:20:53,283 --> 00:20:55,623 Oh! I love the idea of the company, 434 00:20:55,723 --> 00:20:56,793 but is that a good idea? 435 00:20:56,893 --> 00:20:57,923 Yeah, I don’t know, Georgie. 436 00:20:58,023 --> 00:20:59,993 He hasn’t really had any trail experience. 437 00:21:00,093 --> 00:21:03,333 I know, but I think it’d be a great way for us to bond. 438 00:21:03,433 --> 00:21:05,173 Why don’t you just take one of the other horses? 439 00:21:05,263 --> 00:21:07,633 I’m sure Katie wouldn’t mind you riding Dodger. 440 00:21:07,733 --> 00:21:09,733 Mom, if you expect a horse to fail, 441 00:21:09,833 --> 00:21:11,933 that’s when he’ll fail. 442 00:21:12,033 --> 00:21:13,273 I’m taking Sprite. 443 00:21:14,243 --> 00:21:15,343 Okay. 444 00:21:43,373 --> 00:21:45,473 Nice, Katie! That was stellar! 445 00:21:45,573 --> 00:21:48,243 Thanks! Yeah, I still get a little dizzy, though. 446 00:21:48,343 --> 00:21:50,583 Whatever you do, do not dismount right away. 447 00:21:50,673 --> 00:21:51,943 Do not recommend. 448 00:21:53,783 --> 00:21:56,623 Oh, hey, have you, uh, found a new sponsor for the flag team? 449 00:21:56,713 --> 00:21:58,983 I heard there’s a tack store in Diamond Valley opening up. 450 00:21:59,083 --> 00:22:00,753 I have a pretty good lead. 451 00:22:00,853 --> 00:22:03,923 It could be a huge get, but I don’t want to jinx it. 452 00:22:08,823 --> 00:22:11,263 Dex is truly befuddling to me. 453 00:22:11,363 --> 00:22:12,733 Befuddling? 454 00:22:12,833 --> 00:22:14,673 Thursday, we talk on the phone three times, 455 00:22:14,763 --> 00:22:16,963 and today, all I get are single emojis. 456 00:22:19,033 --> 00:22:21,273 You didn’t say anything to him about the L word? 457 00:22:21,373 --> 00:22:22,873 No! No, absolutely not. 458 00:22:22,973 --> 00:22:24,273 I--I would never-- - No, of course! 459 00:22:24,373 --> 00:22:27,073 Sorry! I don’t even know why I went there. 460 00:22:30,413 --> 00:22:32,283 Yes, you’ve been very helpful. Thank you. 461 00:22:32,383 --> 00:22:33,883 I appreciate it. 462 00:22:33,983 --> 00:22:35,883 All right. Bye now. 463 00:22:35,983 --> 00:22:38,183 Hey. Who were you talking to? 464 00:22:38,293 --> 00:22:41,833 The Horizon Neuro-Optic Clinic in Colorado. 465 00:22:41,923 --> 00:22:43,793 - Oh, Dex. - Yeah. 466 00:22:45,093 --> 00:22:47,133 Yeah, they let me chat with one of their consultants. 467 00:22:48,603 --> 00:22:50,773 And I’m guessing they think you’re a future patient 468 00:22:50,873 --> 00:22:55,213 and not an employer poking around on behalf of an employee? 469 00:22:55,303 --> 00:22:57,043 Well, I might have fibbed a little. 470 00:22:57,143 --> 00:22:58,313 I bet you did. 471 00:23:00,083 --> 00:23:01,623 What’d you find out? Anything? 472 00:23:01,713 --> 00:23:04,353 She says they’re having terrific results. 473 00:23:04,453 --> 00:23:05,793 Terrific meaning 474 00:23:05,883 --> 00:23:08,283 a whole 50% of their clients 475 00:23:08,383 --> 00:23:11,753 experience significant restoration of vision. 476 00:23:11,853 --> 00:23:14,693 Okay. The other 50? 477 00:23:14,793 --> 00:23:16,263 No improvement whatsoever. 478 00:23:17,663 --> 00:23:19,903 Some even experience side effects, 479 00:23:20,003 --> 00:23:21,343 headaches, vertigo. 480 00:23:23,233 --> 00:23:24,633 You gonna pass that on to Dex? 481 00:23:25,933 --> 00:23:27,103 I don’t know. 482 00:23:28,203 --> 00:23:30,443 Well... be delicate. 483 00:23:30,543 --> 00:23:33,183 Sometimes, the truth does not set people free. 484 00:23:34,413 --> 00:23:36,883 It pisses them off. Take it from me. 485 00:23:37,983 --> 00:23:39,853 Tammy still hasn’t returned your calls? 486 00:23:39,953 --> 00:23:41,083 No, not a one. 487 00:23:42,683 --> 00:23:44,923 I’m throwing myself into organizing this race 488 00:23:45,023 --> 00:23:46,963 just to distract myself, and it’s not working. 489 00:23:47,063 --> 00:23:48,763 All I can do is... 490 00:23:48,863 --> 00:23:51,663 keep running this conversation that we had over and over again, 491 00:23:51,763 --> 00:23:53,663 thinking I sh... 492 00:23:53,763 --> 00:23:55,363 I wish I’d said things differently. 493 00:23:55,463 --> 00:23:57,663 You said what she needed to hear. 494 00:23:57,773 --> 00:23:59,243 Lise, just... 495 00:24:00,143 --> 00:24:01,443 give it time. 496 00:24:01,543 --> 00:24:02,643 Yeah. 497 00:24:04,113 --> 00:24:05,413 All right, I’m off. 498 00:24:06,883 --> 00:24:08,253 Gonna raise some money! 499 00:24:10,113 --> 00:24:12,383 - Do you want a hand with that? - Oh, woulda, coulda, shoulda! 500 00:24:45,483 --> 00:24:46,413 - Hey. - Hey. 501 00:24:46,523 --> 00:24:48,893 So Lisa assigned me to the midway point, 502 00:24:48,983 --> 00:24:51,053 so I’ll meet you there with water and electrolytes. 503 00:24:51,153 --> 00:24:53,653 - Great. - And, uh, you got a map, right? 504 00:24:53,763 --> 00:24:55,563 Because there’s no cell service. - I got it. 505 00:24:55,663 --> 00:24:57,433 Hey, is that Winn over there? 506 00:24:57,533 --> 00:24:59,533 Hi! 507 00:24:59,633 --> 00:25:01,903 Yeah, uh, you know, this is something 508 00:25:02,003 --> 00:25:03,603 that she would jump at the opportunity for. 509 00:25:03,703 --> 00:25:05,843 It’s great optics for her brand, I’ll give her that. 510 00:25:05,933 --> 00:25:06,933 She’s savvy. 511 00:25:07,043 --> 00:25:09,883 Well, even if some of her followers donate, 512 00:25:09,973 --> 00:25:12,113 then that’s a win. 513 00:25:12,213 --> 00:25:13,783 True. 514 00:25:13,883 --> 00:25:14,813 All right. 515 00:25:14,913 --> 00:25:16,913 Hey, well, I should probably hit the road. 516 00:25:17,013 --> 00:25:18,583 Good luck. Be safe. - Thanks. 517 00:25:27,463 --> 00:25:30,303 - Is Sprite okay? - Yeah. He’s fine, Mom. 518 00:25:30,393 --> 00:25:32,093 Just leave your worries at the start line. 519 00:25:32,193 --> 00:25:33,833 Okay, well, it’s time to go. Come on. 520 00:25:45,473 --> 00:25:46,603 Welcome, riders. 521 00:25:46,713 --> 00:25:48,213 Thank you so much for joining us 522 00:25:48,313 --> 00:25:49,953 on our very first Stride for a Cure 523 00:25:50,053 --> 00:25:51,223 charity endurance race. 524 00:25:54,153 --> 00:25:56,253 Okay, so we have marked the trail. 525 00:25:56,353 --> 00:25:58,953 Please stick to the designated path and be safe. 526 00:26:00,363 --> 00:26:02,833 Take care of each other and, of course, have a little fun. 527 00:26:04,163 --> 00:26:07,763 All right, are we ready? On your mark, get set, go! 528 00:26:07,863 --> 00:26:09,303 Go, Sprite! 529 00:26:10,833 --> 00:26:12,903 Georgie, hold him back! 530 00:26:13,003 --> 00:26:15,203 Don’t worry, Mom! Woohoo! 531 00:26:20,413 --> 00:26:22,113 Okay, seriously, 532 00:26:22,213 --> 00:26:24,953 I cannot talk the whole time. I need to finish this polish! 533 00:26:26,113 --> 00:26:28,583 I’ll get the shakes. 534 00:26:34,123 --> 00:26:36,593 See what I mean? Something’s up. 535 00:26:36,693 --> 00:26:39,493 Hey, you’re River, the Wilds’ captain? 536 00:26:39,593 --> 00:26:40,593 Yeah, I am. 537 00:26:40,703 --> 00:26:42,573 I knew I recognized that pretty face. 538 00:26:43,603 --> 00:26:45,903 Thank you? Sorry, but who are you? 539 00:26:46,003 --> 00:26:47,443 Oh, man, I’m coming off like a creep. 540 00:26:47,543 --> 00:26:49,513 I’m Chet. We spoke about my stock branch... 541 00:26:49,603 --> 00:26:50,803 - Oh! - ...Rockwood’s, sponsoring 542 00:26:50,913 --> 00:26:52,483 the flag team this year? - No, Chet! 543 00:26:52,573 --> 00:26:53,603 It’s so nice to meet you. 544 00:26:53,713 --> 00:26:56,053 I think it would be a match made in heaven. 545 00:26:56,143 --> 00:26:58,443 I agree in more ways than one. 546 00:26:58,553 --> 00:27:00,153 Hey, I’m glad I spotted you. 547 00:27:00,253 --> 00:27:01,823 I’m throwing a bit of a party tonight. 548 00:27:01,923 --> 00:27:03,293 It’s great food, great music. 549 00:27:03,393 --> 00:27:05,193 All the ladies like to get dolled up. 550 00:27:05,293 --> 00:27:07,133 You should join us and we can chat more. 551 00:27:07,223 --> 00:27:08,493 We’ll think about it. Thanks. 552 00:27:08,593 --> 00:27:11,193 It’s a very nice invitation. Thank you, Chet. 553 00:27:11,293 --> 00:27:13,963 Um... I never say no to a good party. 554 00:27:14,063 --> 00:27:16,103 Great. I’ll text you the details. 555 00:27:19,803 --> 00:27:21,443 Oh, my gosh! 556 00:27:26,513 --> 00:27:27,853 You guys know that jerk? 557 00:27:27,943 --> 00:27:29,813 Yeah. He’s the Wild’s new sponsor. 558 00:27:29,913 --> 00:27:31,853 If I can get him to commit, 559 00:27:31,953 --> 00:27:34,093 he could really kick us into the next level. 560 00:27:34,183 --> 00:27:37,183 Hmm. I doubt it. That guy’s a class-A scumbag. 561 00:27:37,293 --> 00:27:39,733 Oh, he’s a scumbag with a lot of money, okay? 562 00:27:39,823 --> 00:27:42,323 Money that could get us new show shirts, 563 00:27:42,423 --> 00:27:43,963 flags, hotel expenses. 564 00:27:45,993 --> 00:27:47,633 He invited us to a party tonight. 565 00:27:47,733 --> 00:27:49,603 Maybe you want to come? Be my arm candy? 566 00:27:49,703 --> 00:27:52,243 Actually, River, I was hoping to talk to you about something. 567 00:27:52,333 --> 00:27:55,203 On that note, I think I should probably go. 568 00:27:55,303 --> 00:27:57,073 No, it’s--it’s cool. Stay. 569 00:27:59,473 --> 00:28:01,513 Okay, you’re freaking me out! What is going on? 570 00:28:06,213 --> 00:28:08,653 Amy warned you not to let him just take off like that. 571 00:28:08,753 --> 00:28:11,193 I’m in control, Mom. I’m just having fun. 572 00:28:11,293 --> 00:28:14,133 I’m taking the opportunity to school him, that’s all. 573 00:28:16,393 --> 00:28:17,933 Okay, Sprite. 574 00:28:18,033 --> 00:28:20,073 Let’s try a natural obstacle. 575 00:28:20,163 --> 00:28:21,403 Georgie, are you kidding me? 576 00:28:21,503 --> 00:28:23,003 We have a lot of ground to make up, 577 00:28:23,103 --> 00:28:25,143 and it’s not gonna happen if you keep getting distracted. 578 00:28:26,873 --> 00:28:28,073 Nice job, Sprite! 579 00:28:29,203 --> 00:28:30,643 Okay, you happy now? 580 00:28:31,713 --> 00:28:33,153 Good. 581 00:28:35,313 --> 00:28:37,113 Good boy! 582 00:28:37,213 --> 00:28:38,753 I think he gets so excited about the jumps, 583 00:28:38,853 --> 00:28:39,953 he forgets I’m on his back. 584 00:28:41,423 --> 00:28:43,193 And we are officially dead last. 585 00:28:43,283 --> 00:28:46,083 I haven’t had this much fun on a horse since Phoenix. 586 00:28:46,193 --> 00:28:47,833 And the best part is, is no crazy owner 587 00:28:47,923 --> 00:28:49,923 can sell Sprite from under me. 588 00:28:50,033 --> 00:28:51,973 Wow. You sound like you were more unhappy 589 00:28:52,063 --> 00:28:53,903 at that new barn than you let on. 590 00:28:54,003 --> 00:28:56,203 No, just... it was time to move on. 591 00:28:56,303 --> 00:28:57,973 Time for a new partnership. 592 00:29:01,543 --> 00:29:03,213 Now she picks up the pace. 593 00:29:06,913 --> 00:29:08,153 That’s why I’m out here 594 00:29:08,243 --> 00:29:10,683 at the Stride for a Cure endurance Race. 595 00:29:11,813 --> 00:29:13,553 But y all know I will take any opportunity 596 00:29:13,653 --> 00:29:15,453 to show off Aria’s Best. 597 00:29:15,553 --> 00:29:17,923 These Aria Western trousers are fabulous, 598 00:29:18,023 --> 00:29:20,263 and they have enough stretch to ride. 599 00:29:20,363 --> 00:29:22,463 Plus, these rose details? Hand-embroidered. 600 00:29:23,663 --> 00:29:26,163 Finished it off with the Aria fringe necklace. 601 00:29:26,263 --> 00:29:28,463 Are you sponsored by Aria? 602 00:29:29,563 --> 00:29:31,203 What was your first clue? 603 00:29:33,543 --> 00:29:35,113 So is this just, like, another photo op, 604 00:29:35,203 --> 00:29:36,473 sort of like the Calgary Tower? 605 00:29:38,143 --> 00:29:39,173 No, actually. 606 00:29:40,583 --> 00:29:42,283 My mom passed away from cancer three years ago. 607 00:29:44,783 --> 00:29:46,053 I’m sorry. 608 00:29:46,153 --> 00:29:48,123 Everybody at Stride were lovely. 609 00:29:48,223 --> 00:29:49,993 They helped me pay for hotel rooms... 610 00:29:50,093 --> 00:29:51,493 got my mom hot meals when she needed 611 00:29:51,593 --> 00:29:53,163 a break from hospital food. 612 00:29:54,323 --> 00:29:55,693 Were you two close? 613 00:29:55,793 --> 00:29:56,963 Very. 614 00:29:58,333 --> 00:30:00,973 She was the one that got me my first riding lessons. 615 00:30:01,063 --> 00:30:04,203 Dad was a deadbeat, so it was just the two of us, but... 616 00:30:04,303 --> 00:30:05,373 she was my compass. 617 00:30:05,473 --> 00:30:06,813 Yeah, she still is, I guess. 618 00:30:06,903 --> 00:30:09,043 Um, every big decision I... 619 00:30:09,943 --> 00:30:11,313 am faced with, I mentally ask... 620 00:30:13,413 --> 00:30:14,443 what would Mom say? 621 00:30:14,543 --> 00:30:17,743 Sorry. - No, don’t be sorry. 622 00:30:19,213 --> 00:30:21,013 You know, I lost my mom when I was 15. 623 00:30:22,483 --> 00:30:24,553 I’ve been living without her 624 00:30:24,653 --> 00:30:27,753 longer than I was with her. 625 00:30:27,863 --> 00:30:29,233 It still hurts. 626 00:30:29,323 --> 00:30:30,763 Oof. 627 00:30:32,093 --> 00:30:34,293 Do you still miss her? I mean, um... 628 00:30:35,233 --> 00:30:37,173 That was not the right question. 629 00:30:37,273 --> 00:30:38,403 I think I mean... 630 00:30:41,803 --> 00:30:43,003 Does it get easier? 631 00:30:46,013 --> 00:30:47,213 Yes. 632 00:30:47,313 --> 00:30:48,243 And yes. 633 00:30:49,943 --> 00:30:51,543 I think about her every day. 634 00:30:52,953 --> 00:30:54,423 And... especially on days 635 00:30:54,523 --> 00:30:57,693 when Lindy is being a challenge. 636 00:30:57,793 --> 00:30:59,993 Lindy? Can’t imagine how. 637 00:31:10,773 --> 00:31:11,803 Okay, so that’s 638 00:31:11,903 --> 00:31:13,203 why your ex-agent actually came to see you? 639 00:31:14,373 --> 00:31:15,813 Yeah, he’s the one... 640 00:31:15,903 --> 00:31:17,573 And you decided to tell me in public, so what? 641 00:31:17,673 --> 00:31:19,243 So I wouldn’t cause a scene? Like... 642 00:31:19,343 --> 00:31:21,813 No, Riv, I was hoping you’d be excited for me. 643 00:31:21,913 --> 00:31:23,153 This could be the best thing to happen to me 644 00:31:23,243 --> 00:31:24,543 since getting scouted for the first time. 645 00:31:24,653 --> 00:31:26,253 Yeah, I am happy for you, Dex, okay? 646 00:31:26,353 --> 00:31:27,953 If this is what you want, then I want that for you, too, 647 00:31:28,053 --> 00:31:29,153 but, like... 648 00:31:30,353 --> 00:31:31,753 I would have liked to be included in the decision. 649 00:31:31,853 --> 00:31:33,123 I mean, it feels like you intentionally didn’t tell me. 650 00:31:33,223 --> 00:31:34,693 I didn’t want to stress you out. 651 00:31:34,793 --> 00:31:36,363 Or maybe did you not want to face what this means 652 00:31:36,463 --> 00:31:37,803 for our relationship? - No! 653 00:31:37,893 --> 00:31:40,593 Baby, I wasn’t even thinking about our relationship. 654 00:31:40,703 --> 00:31:42,343 Right. You didn’t even think about it. 655 00:31:42,433 --> 00:31:43,733 That came out wrong. 656 00:31:43,833 --> 00:31:45,903 When I had to decide to move to Calgary 657 00:31:46,003 --> 00:31:47,673 to be closer to school or to stay in Hudson, 658 00:31:47,773 --> 00:31:49,373 I involved you. 659 00:31:49,473 --> 00:31:50,673 I considered you. 660 00:31:51,643 --> 00:31:53,343 You’re right. 661 00:31:53,443 --> 00:31:55,383 I’m wrong. I’m sorry. 662 00:31:55,483 --> 00:31:57,323 Maybe we’re not on the same page. 663 00:31:57,413 --> 00:31:58,953 We are on the same page! Just stay. 664 00:31:59,053 --> 00:32:00,083 - We can talk about this. - No, I don’t want to talk! 665 00:32:00,183 --> 00:32:01,723 Okay? I’m too angry. 666 00:32:01,823 --> 00:32:03,093 I’m gonna say something that I’ll regret. 667 00:32:04,393 --> 00:32:06,663 Katie and I, we’re gonna go to this party tonight, 668 00:32:06,753 --> 00:32:08,323 and we’re gonna get a sponsor for the Wilds, and... 669 00:32:09,623 --> 00:32:11,693 you and I can just... figure things out tomorrow. 670 00:32:27,443 --> 00:32:29,013 Georgie! 671 00:32:29,113 --> 00:32:30,853 Yeah, what’s wrong? 672 00:32:30,953 --> 00:32:33,653 When was the last time you saw a trail marker? 673 00:32:33,753 --> 00:32:35,723 Uh, I don’t know, like half an hour ago? 674 00:32:37,523 --> 00:32:39,323 GPS won’t load. 675 00:32:39,423 --> 00:32:42,463 I have a feeling that we went the wrong way. 676 00:32:42,563 --> 00:32:43,693 Oh, jeez. 677 00:32:46,793 --> 00:32:47,723 Yeah. 678 00:32:49,203 --> 00:32:50,673 We got to go back the way we came. 679 00:32:50,773 --> 00:32:52,043 Find that marker. 680 00:32:52,133 --> 00:32:53,973 Isn’t there a way we can just keep going 681 00:32:54,073 --> 00:32:55,313 and get back on course later on? 682 00:32:55,403 --> 00:32:57,143 That would be called cheating. 683 00:32:57,243 --> 00:32:58,843 All right, if we go back now, 684 00:32:58,943 --> 00:33:00,513 we’re going to lose at least an hour. 685 00:33:00,613 --> 00:33:01,543 Yeah, but we’ll finish. 686 00:33:01,643 --> 00:33:03,983 And at this point, that’s all I care about. 687 00:33:04,083 --> 00:33:05,283 Come on, pick up the pace. 688 00:33:28,943 --> 00:33:30,383 Are you sure you don’t want to talk about it? 689 00:33:37,613 --> 00:33:38,913 I’m sorry. 690 00:33:39,013 --> 00:33:40,283 I just... 691 00:33:40,383 --> 00:33:42,553 I didn’t feel it was right to go behind Dex’s back 692 00:33:42,653 --> 00:33:44,023 and tell you until he was ready. 693 00:33:46,253 --> 00:33:47,283 I don’t blame you, Katie. 694 00:33:48,893 --> 00:33:50,293 You were in a terrible position, 695 00:33:50,393 --> 00:33:52,633 and it was absolutely Dex’s information to share. 696 00:33:56,933 --> 00:33:59,733 I guess I wanted to know how he felt about me, 697 00:33:59,833 --> 00:34:01,033 and now I do. 698 00:34:13,613 --> 00:34:14,853 - Here you go. - Thank you. 699 00:34:14,953 --> 00:34:16,053 You’re welcome. 700 00:34:20,463 --> 00:34:22,363 Hey. Contraband? 701 00:34:22,463 --> 00:34:24,233 Ah, thank you. 702 00:34:26,393 --> 00:34:28,233 You waiting for a call? 703 00:34:28,333 --> 00:34:31,673 Uh, just, uh, Nathan’s in Wyoming, 704 00:34:31,773 --> 00:34:33,743 and we keep missing each other, so... 705 00:34:33,843 --> 00:34:36,113 Could I see a photo of the elusive cowboy 706 00:34:36,203 --> 00:34:37,573 that won your heart? 707 00:34:37,673 --> 00:34:39,773 Yes. 708 00:34:48,553 --> 00:34:49,653 Huh. 709 00:34:51,293 --> 00:34:53,333 Not really the reaction I was expecting. 710 00:34:53,423 --> 00:34:55,493 No, sorry. I just, I--I realized 711 00:34:55,593 --> 00:34:57,363 I’ve actually seen him before. 712 00:34:57,463 --> 00:34:58,633 Oh? 713 00:34:58,733 --> 00:35:01,603 I follow this pretty awesome cowgirl named Emma Carter. 714 00:35:01,703 --> 00:35:03,743 Nathan’s shown up on her feed a couple times. 715 00:35:03,833 --> 00:35:06,203 Emma Carter. He’s mentioned a... 716 00:35:06,303 --> 00:35:08,943 Carter before, I just assumed it was a guy. 717 00:35:14,383 --> 00:35:15,823 Definitely not a guy. 718 00:35:24,893 --> 00:35:27,263 I mean, it’s not like he hasn’t mentioned her before. 719 00:35:27,363 --> 00:35:28,863 He talks about Carter all the time. 720 00:35:28,963 --> 00:35:29,963 All the time? 721 00:35:30,063 --> 00:35:32,703 Well, like a normal amount, I guess. 722 00:35:34,703 --> 00:35:37,143 I shouldn’t have shown you. 723 00:35:37,233 --> 00:35:38,503 But you did. 724 00:35:40,233 --> 00:35:42,403 How well do you know her, this Emma? 725 00:35:42,503 --> 00:35:44,443 I’ve met her once, IRL. 726 00:35:44,543 --> 00:35:47,543 Other than that, I just follow her on socials. 727 00:35:47,643 --> 00:35:48,943 Does she have a boyfriend? 728 00:35:49,043 --> 00:35:51,013 Tends to have a new guy every season. 729 00:35:51,113 --> 00:35:53,613 Which, I mean, hey, I get it, girl. 730 00:35:53,713 --> 00:35:54,783 Zero judgment. 731 00:35:54,883 --> 00:35:56,353 So what, you just thought that Nathan was, like, 732 00:35:56,453 --> 00:35:58,623 the next... cowboy of the month? 733 00:36:00,823 --> 00:36:02,593 It’s not real. 734 00:36:02,693 --> 00:36:03,823 Like, this? 735 00:36:03,933 --> 00:36:06,903 It’s all for the cameras. It doesn’t mean anything. 736 00:36:06,993 --> 00:36:08,663 You don’t strike me as the jealous type. 737 00:36:08,763 --> 00:36:10,903 No, I’m not... normally. I... 738 00:36:13,773 --> 00:36:16,273 It’s just other people are gonna think what you did. 739 00:36:16,373 --> 00:36:19,973 That’s why you brought it up, right? 740 00:36:26,413 --> 00:36:28,413 There’s the marker. 741 00:36:28,523 --> 00:36:29,693 Finally! 742 00:36:34,663 --> 00:36:36,833 Mom, there’s no way we’re finishing this race. 743 00:36:36,923 --> 00:36:38,663 We haven’t even reached the midway point. 744 00:36:38,763 --> 00:36:40,703 Well, we’re not giving up, 745 00:36:40,803 --> 00:36:42,343 if that’s what you’re suggesting. 746 00:36:46,373 --> 00:36:48,273 I so knew something like this was gonna happen. 747 00:36:49,343 --> 00:36:51,413 Like what? What do you mean? 748 00:36:51,513 --> 00:36:53,313 Just... 749 00:36:53,413 --> 00:36:57,483 that a lot of your ideas tend to go off the rails? 750 00:36:57,583 --> 00:37:00,683 You haven’t taken this race seriously since we got here! 751 00:37:00,783 --> 00:37:04,083 Mom, the only reason I’m here is for you! 752 00:37:04,193 --> 00:37:05,633 Because Katie is worried about you. 753 00:37:05,723 --> 00:37:07,093 Worried? Why? 754 00:37:07,193 --> 00:37:09,663 Because you’re doing that thing where you spiral 755 00:37:09,763 --> 00:37:11,633 and take up a bunch of new projects 756 00:37:11,733 --> 00:37:14,033 instead of facing the actual issue. 757 00:37:16,403 --> 00:37:18,403 The actual issue? What issue? 758 00:37:18,503 --> 00:37:21,873 I think you’re scared of what life’s gonna look like 759 00:37:21,973 --> 00:37:24,843 when Katie goes off to university. 760 00:37:28,043 --> 00:37:30,143 Why did you say when? Did she say something to you? 761 00:37:31,313 --> 00:37:33,083 You know what? Here I was thinking you wanted 762 00:37:33,183 --> 00:37:34,523 to spend some time with me. 763 00:37:34,623 --> 00:37:36,863 You know, and that maybe you’d be a little bit proud 764 00:37:36,953 --> 00:37:38,993 of what Stetson and I are trying to do. 765 00:37:52,503 --> 00:37:55,043 So Katie tells me River isn’t too happy. 766 00:37:57,543 --> 00:37:59,213 Oh. 767 00:37:59,313 --> 00:38:00,783 No offense, but I don’t really want 768 00:38:00,883 --> 00:38:02,483 one of your famous... 769 00:38:02,583 --> 00:38:06,083 follow-your-gut, be-all-you-can-be, 770 00:38:06,183 --> 00:38:08,223 love-is-a-battlefield speeches right now. 771 00:38:09,723 --> 00:38:11,063 Well, I’m glad you said so, 772 00:38:11,153 --> 00:38:13,723 because I had a real doozy all ready to go. 773 00:38:13,823 --> 00:38:14,953 I’m sure you did. 774 00:38:20,093 --> 00:38:21,023 I really messed up. 775 00:38:21,133 --> 00:38:22,903 I should have talked to her sooner. 776 00:38:24,973 --> 00:38:26,713 So what stopped you? 777 00:38:27,673 --> 00:38:29,373 I didn’t want any more opinions 778 00:38:29,473 --> 00:38:30,543 about what I should do. 779 00:38:32,143 --> 00:38:33,683 My mind’s already made up. 780 00:38:33,773 --> 00:38:36,243 So did you ever call that clinic, 781 00:38:36,343 --> 00:38:38,013 talk to a consultant yourself? 782 00:38:38,113 --> 00:38:39,653 No. 783 00:38:39,753 --> 00:38:42,053 Hayden’s been keeping me informed. 784 00:38:42,153 --> 00:38:43,753 He’s gonna pay for it, by the way. 785 00:38:43,853 --> 00:38:45,493 Then, I’ll pay him back with my player’s salary. 786 00:38:45,593 --> 00:38:47,963 Dex, if this surgery isn’t successful, 787 00:38:48,063 --> 00:38:50,163 that is a mountain of debt to take on. 788 00:38:50,263 --> 00:38:52,663 You’ll be digging yourself out for decades. 789 00:38:52,763 --> 00:38:54,803 But if it is successful, I can pay him back 790 00:38:54,903 --> 00:38:56,373 in a couple seasons. 791 00:38:57,833 --> 00:38:59,873 I like my odds. 792 00:38:59,973 --> 00:39:03,973 Your odds are 50-50 that you stay exactly the same. 793 00:39:04,073 --> 00:39:06,243 This treatment isn’t foolproof. 794 00:39:06,343 --> 00:39:08,543 In fact, some patients are worse off. 795 00:39:08,643 --> 00:39:10,513 Vertigo, headaches. 796 00:39:10,613 --> 00:39:11,983 It’s rare, but not impossible. 797 00:39:12,083 --> 00:39:15,183 - Did you call the clinic? - I did, yes. 798 00:39:15,283 --> 00:39:17,853 I wanted to know the facts and the risks. 799 00:39:17,953 --> 00:39:20,093 And I want you to know the facts and the risks. 800 00:39:21,393 --> 00:39:25,793 I’m not saying you should or shouldn’t do this, Dex. 801 00:39:25,893 --> 00:39:26,823 Truly. 802 00:39:27,933 --> 00:39:30,603 But could be you’re laying both your hockey 803 00:39:30,703 --> 00:39:33,503 and your bull riding future on the line here. 804 00:39:36,003 --> 00:39:37,173 But Hayden’s right. 805 00:39:38,973 --> 00:39:40,913 What wouldn’t I do to get hockey back? 806 00:39:41,013 --> 00:39:42,913 Isn’t the scarier road the one where I don’t 807 00:39:43,013 --> 00:39:44,713 at least try to get back the thing I love? 808 00:39:44,813 --> 00:39:47,413 Why would the universe give me this, like, 809 00:39:47,523 --> 00:39:48,993 miracle of an opportunity 810 00:39:49,083 --> 00:39:51,153 if I wasn’t supposed to do something with it? 811 00:39:56,163 --> 00:39:58,633 Sounds like a decision made. 812 00:40:08,503 --> 00:40:10,403 I’m sorry. 813 00:40:10,503 --> 00:40:12,103 You know nothing about our relationship. 814 00:40:13,443 --> 00:40:16,243 I know it must be built on an amazing level of trust. 815 00:40:16,343 --> 00:40:18,243 It is. And he’s earned it. 816 00:40:19,513 --> 00:40:21,813 Okay, well, the thing is, I am the jealous type. 817 00:40:23,053 --> 00:40:25,593 I’m jealous of what you and Nathan have. 818 00:40:25,693 --> 00:40:28,763 My last boyfriend cheated on me with my best friend. 819 00:40:30,523 --> 00:40:32,263 I’m sorry. That’s awful. 820 00:40:32,363 --> 00:40:34,603 Even good people cheat on good people. 821 00:40:34,703 --> 00:40:36,003 It happens and it sucks, 822 00:40:36,103 --> 00:40:37,673 especially if you don’t see it coming. 823 00:40:38,833 --> 00:40:40,833 That’s where I’m coming from, I guess. 824 00:40:40,943 --> 00:40:43,743 If Nathan had feelings for someone else, he would tell me. 825 00:40:43,843 --> 00:40:45,213 He’s had a tough past, too, 826 00:40:45,313 --> 00:40:47,153 and he wouldn’t betray me like that. 827 00:40:47,243 --> 00:40:49,513 You know, I am so tired of other people just 828 00:40:49,613 --> 00:40:52,183 projecting their relationship damage onto us. 829 00:40:55,823 --> 00:40:57,863 - Hey, Lisa. - Hi, honey. 830 00:40:57,953 --> 00:40:59,153 You can probably start packing up. 831 00:40:59,253 --> 00:41:01,493 We’re just waiting for three riders to cross the finish line. 832 00:41:01,593 --> 00:41:03,463 Yeah, number seven just went by a little while ago, 833 00:41:03,563 --> 00:41:06,233 but we haven’t seen Lou or Georgie cross yet. 834 00:41:06,333 --> 00:41:07,833 I know. I noticed that. I don’t like it. 835 00:41:07,933 --> 00:41:09,473 They should have checked in with you by now. 836 00:41:09,563 --> 00:41:11,963 Okay. Um, how about I take Shadow out? 837 00:41:12,073 --> 00:41:14,413 And if you hear from them, just let me know. 838 00:41:14,503 --> 00:41:16,243 All right. 839 00:41:16,343 --> 00:41:18,443 I totally lost track of the remaining riders. 840 00:41:18,543 --> 00:41:19,543 Me too. Okay. 841 00:41:19,643 --> 00:41:21,913 Well, um, you stay here in case we miss them, 842 00:41:22,013 --> 00:41:23,883 and, uh, let me know if you see them. 843 00:41:23,983 --> 00:41:25,183 You got it! 844 00:41:51,913 --> 00:41:54,013 Are we carpooling or something? 845 00:41:54,113 --> 00:41:55,913 I wanted it to be a surprise, 846 00:41:56,013 --> 00:41:58,113 but Chet said he’d send us a limo. 847 00:41:58,213 --> 00:42:00,513 Oh, but his ranch is, like, 10 minutes away. 848 00:42:00,613 --> 00:42:01,783 Yeah, we’re not going to his ranch! 849 00:42:01,883 --> 00:42:02,983 We’re going to his hunting lodge, 850 00:42:03,083 --> 00:42:04,083 and it’s further north. 851 00:42:04,193 --> 00:42:05,633 He doesn’t want us driving in the dark. 852 00:42:05,723 --> 00:42:07,823 Okay, yeah, but we’ll also be 853 00:42:07,923 --> 00:42:10,393 stuck in the middle of nowhere without a ride. 854 00:42:10,493 --> 00:42:12,963 He said he’d have the car take us back whenever we want. 855 00:42:14,233 --> 00:42:16,133 Oh, come on! This isn’t seriously worrying you? 856 00:42:16,233 --> 00:42:18,103 I just, I don’t love the idea of having to rely 857 00:42:18,203 --> 00:42:19,133 on Chet to get home. 858 00:42:19,233 --> 00:42:20,803 Come on, please! 859 00:42:20,903 --> 00:42:23,643 I feel like it would be rude to turn it down at this point. 860 00:42:23,743 --> 00:42:25,283 Come on! - Okay. 861 00:42:25,373 --> 00:42:26,473 Yeah, I guess. 862 00:42:28,343 --> 00:42:29,273 Thank you. 863 00:42:53,233 --> 00:42:54,573 Hey... 864 00:42:54,673 --> 00:42:55,943 What’s wrong? 865 00:42:57,143 --> 00:42:58,413 Whoa. 866 00:42:59,513 --> 00:43:00,953 You okay, Shadow? 867 00:43:03,113 --> 00:43:04,683 Got a rock in your foot, buddy? 868 00:43:09,383 --> 00:43:11,383 No, you blew the whole shoe. 869 00:43:11,493 --> 00:43:13,793 Okay, come on, let’s hurry, go find it. 870 00:43:17,293 --> 00:43:18,663 Where is it? 871 00:44:03,443 --> 00:44:06,383 {\an8}Closed captioning by SETTE inc.