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[instrumental music]

[soft rock music]

[cell phone ringing]

[Rose] Hello?

Juliet, are you there?

-Juliet! -Rose, can you hear me? Okay?

If he doesn't ask you out by Thursday,

you have to walk away.

But he's so cute.

Yes, I know, but he needs to show you

a little R-E-S-P-E-C-T, dude.

Juliet! Hang up, log off, whatever. Ready to go. Go! Go!

Hey, let me call you back. Catherine's beeping through.

-[cell phone beeps] -What is in my bag? [sniffs]

-Hello? -Juliet, don't go!

Yeah, as if I had a choice.

But for the whole Christmas break?

Yeah, my mom has basically canceled Christmas.

-So, that's awesome. -[cell phone beeping]

Uh, let me call you back. Cleo is beeping through now.

-[cell phone beeping] -Tell me it's not true!

Yeah, I'm officially

gonna be stuck in the sticks of Louisiana

where the zip code is E-I-E-I-O.

No Rock Center? No Saks fifth Ave?

How will you survive?

I don't know.

[Karen] Juliet, we're leavin'!

-[bangs] Now! -Mom!

Now.

Hello?

Hello?

[mellow music playing]

[car honking]

Juliet! Come on, help me!

[grunting]

[exhales]

-[engine starts] -[music continues]

[inhales deeply, exhales]

You haven't said much in a couple of days.

Yeah, well, there's not much to say.

Who are you textin'?

Does it matter?

Come on. I...

I don't even know why I bother talking to you.

You know, it's a mystery to me as well.

[Karen sighs]

Did you get your homework turned in?

-Yes, I did. -Yay.

Turned it in at 11:59, right at the deadline.

Just in the nick of time.

Just your style.

At least I did it.

Okay.

[serene music playing]

[music continues]

[sighs]

Miss Karen-Anne! The famous romance writer!

It's been almost twenty years.

Lawrence, you look the same as I remember.

And I'm not that famous.

-[laughs] -Uh, New York best seller?

That qualifies you... in my book.

[laughs] Thank you.

You must be Miss Juliet?

-Yeah. -I'm so glad to meet you.

Yeah, this is Judge Lawrence, he's... was...

your grandfather's oldest and best friend.

[Lawrence] Yes, ma'am.

If you girls need anything,

uh, y'all just let me know.

Cell phone service would be great.

Coverage is a little scarce out here, ma'am.

It kinda comes and goes.

-[Karen laughs] -Could this be worse?

[Lawrence] Yeees!

You kinda have to hunt for it.

Try over there by that big oak tree.

Which one's an oak tree?

Uh, the one that looks like oak.

Oh.

[Lawrence laughs]

Oh.

This ranch is lookin' fantastic.

Hugh Anderson has been keepin' it up

for the past few weeks.

Hugh. Well, I-I didn't know that he was still around.

[Lawrence] Yes, ma'am.

Hugh is the one that kept your daddy

on his feet all these years.

Him and his nephew, Monty.

Oh.

I-I'm sorry I didn't make it to the service.

I... I was in London

on a book signing tour, and I was, I was really busy.

It happened all of a sudden.

Heart attacks are like that.

I think the truth is...

your daddy was just worn out tryin' to...

tryin' to keep this place goin'.

Yeah, yeah, I-I used to tell him that all the time.

It's not like he would ever listen to me, though.

Complaining... was not his style.

[laughs]

I'm not sure what his style was.

I've been puttin' his papers together.

So, if you want to stop by my office

tomorrow afternoon, we'll go over 'em.

Okay, so there's no service. Is there internet in the house?

-[chuckles] -Uh...

You wanna tell her? [chuckles]

[stammers] I don't think your granddaddy

knew what that is. [chuckles]

[mouthing] No.

-[sighs] -There's Wi-Fi in town.

-She's got your spark. -Oh, she sure does.

-Like a downed power line. -[both laughing]

Mom, what is that smell?

Oh, that would be fresh air.

[instrumental music]

-[both laughing] -Let's get a drink.

-All right. -Okay.

[snorting]

Good mornin'.

-Morning. -Um...

Unpacking... does not consist

of throwin' all your clothes on your floor.

-I'll pick them up. -When?

I mean, are we going anywhere soon?

Does it really matter?

My number one priority right now

is getting this place organized so I can sell it.

And I need your help.

Okay, what would you like me to do?

Um, I would like you to organize.

You can start by walkin' around here

and seein' if you can find any...

machinery or anything.

Saddles, tack. I don't know what's out here.

Well, there's a horse by the barn if that helps.

[gasps]

Oh, my gosh. I forgot, you need to feed him.

[scoffs] What am I, the hired hand now?

No! No, honey. Hired hands get paid.

Family works for free.

You're family. Now, go feed the horse.

You're such a jerk.

[mellow music]

[horse neighs]

-Hey, boy. -[horse snorts]

What's your name?

[Nan] Rodeo.

[gasps]

Sorry, did I scare you?

Kinda, yeah. I thought we had

a talking horse on our hands.

I'm Nan.

You must be the girl from New York, right?

That would be me. I'm Juliet.

I've been looking after Rodeo for the past few weeks.

My folks own the riding stables up the road.

Well, it's nice to meet you, Nan.

Nice shoes. Not real practical around here, though.

Yeah, I don't really plan on staying long.

Have you been around horses before?

I did a little riding in the city.

[Nan] Mm.

[clicks tongue]

Come here, Rodeo!

Here, boy.

[clicks tongue]

[chuckles]

He likes you.

There used to be a lotta horses on this ranch.

Your grandfather trained and sold horses,

but Rodeo was his own.

No, I didn't know my grandfather.

So, what is it like to ride a horse in New York City?

What is it like to do anything in New York City?

I've always wanted to go there.

Well, it's basically the opposite of here.

[laughs]

But at Christmas, it's, uh...

It's beautiful. It's all lit up.

Wow, that sounds really cool.

Yeah, don't remind me.

Speaking of Christmas,

we're having a barn dance tomorrow night.

You're welcome to come.

Barn dance?

[laughter] What's that?

I mean, there's bobbing for apples and mud wrestling

and we put on our best bib overalls

and dance with the farm animals.

[chuckling] Seriously?

Why don't you stop by and check it out?

It's a great way to meet people and... what else are you doing?

Nothing. I guess you're right.

Yes! Elaine! Hi! [chuckles]

How is my favorite editor?

Oh, good, good. Yeah. I'm-I'm great.

It's-it's so beautiful here.

Mm-hmm.

Yes, I owe you some pages.

Four-four-four chapters, yeah. Yes, I know.

Yes!

Oh, no. Oh, it's goin' so great.

I'm... I'm a writin' machine. [chuckles]

Okay. Yes. I'll get those to you soon.

Okay. Bye-bye.

[sighs]

[mellow music]

[music continues]

[footsteps approaching]

There.

[humming softly]

Hello, Hugh.

Karen.

-Hi. -I, uh...

I didn't think y'all we're gettin' in till tomorrow.

It's been a long time. How've you been?

I, uh, thought I'd drop this off

in case you wanted it for the livin' room.

Your dad, he always loved a good Christmas tree.

You can just leave it right there. Thanks.

Uh... I left my toolbox, here.

One of the bathrooms, uh, needs some repairs.

Oh, no! That's okay!

Judge Lawrence said you were helpin' out

at the ranch, I didn't know.

Your father. He was like a dad to me.

You know that.

He was my father.

No problem, uh...

I'll just get my box and go.

Who's in the truck?

[Hugh] That's my nephew, Monty.

His mother and dad... my brother, you know,

got killed in an accident a few years back

so... I've been taking care of him ever since.

He's about the same age as your daughter, I think.

Yeah. If you don't want the tree...

-I'll just, I can take-- -Just leave it.

Right there. It's fine.

Thank you.

You know, it wouldn't hurt if we...

learn how to talk again.

That wouldn't be a bad thing.

Huh. Okey-doke.

Well...

Good seein' you, and, um, Merry Christmas.

I just wish Hugh Anderson wasn't comin' around the ranch.

Well, well, Karen, he's the only one

that knows how everything works out there.

I got somethin' I gotta show you if I can find it.

-[Karen laughing] -In this mess.

-[chuckling] It is a mess. -Yeah, it is.

I know where everything is. Uh, there it is.

You have a lot of back taxes due.

Utility bills are due.

Your daddy left a lot of debts.

How much?

-Lots. -Ugh...

You know, he was always hoping to get

that ranch back on its feet.

Hugh and-and his nephew are out there.

They spend a lot of time out there.

I think they spent more time

than your daddy did trainin' horses.

Look, I just... I just want to sell the ranch

and, and get it over with, I mean...

Do you have any offers?

Uh, about that, uh, there is one catch.

Your dad didn't leave a will.

At least if he did, I-I couldn't find one.

I told him a thousand times, "Take care of this."

He didn't.

As far as I know, um...

Someone else has a claim in this property.

-Who? -Sorry I'm late, Judge.

Are you serious?

-Sir... -[sighs]

I thought you were gonna tell her.

I was smack dab in the middle

of it when you interrupted me.

What is going on, here?

Your, uh, father, he promised me

half the ranch for all the years

I put in helpin' to keep it runnin'.

Gave me a warranty deed for my share.

[stammers] He said there's no will!

I said I couldn't find one, yet.

Let me see that.

Uh-huh. Well, this... This is different.

That's your daddy's signature, all right.

Mmm.

Uh, unfortunately, Hugh

it's not dated... and it's not recorded.

But that's still a federal document, right?

Maybe. I'm not sure.

-Karen. -Mm.

You haven't had any interest in the ranch

or your father for the past twenty years.

And I'm certainly not the one

that just up and ran off

and left everybody and everything behind.

Oh, okay. Okay. I get it.

All right, that does not entitle you

to half the ranch. This is unacceptable!

It is my ranch! I can sell it if I want to.

In instances like this...

a claim can be made based on other evidence.

Hugh has a strong case.

How can you do this to me?

Half is better than nothing, Karen.

For you.

Y'all hang on.

Bottom line is this.

The ranch is in temporary limbo

until a district court can decide on ownership.

It might take a month.

You can't sell nothing, you can't do anything

until this mess is cleaned up.

Unless...

Unless y'all can come to terms.

It's not his ranch!

And it's not all yours, either.

-[car door slammed] -[grunts]

Guess that didn't go too well.

Mm. That woman.

She just announces one day

she's gonna up and move to New York City.

Never mind her father. Never mind the ranch.

Never mind... anybody else.

Well, I tell you what. She wants a fight?

She gon' get a fight. Where's my darn keys?

Look, why don't you just sit her down and talk to her?

'Cause she's stubborn, Monty! She's stubborn.

She's more stubborn than her father was.

Well, people change their minds.

You don't know her.

[instrumental music]

[snorts]

Come on. It's just you and me.

[grunts] Thing's heavy.

[grunts]

-[whinnies] -Okay.

It's a lot heavier than expected!

[grunts]

[sighs] That horse.

I swear.

[exhales sharply]

[cell phone beeping]

I need you to take me to town.

I am going crazy with no one to talk to.

I have no service and neither do you.

Okay, what is goin' on in that barn?

Are you being careful?

Yes, Mom! I'm not a little girl anymore.

I think I can handle a barn.

I know. You know, I've always been pretty hard on you.

Yeah, like, all the time.

You know what? Don't get too close to that horse anyway,

because we're gonna be outta here before you know it.

Yeah, that's, uh... that's, like, the best thing

I've heard you say in weeks.

Maybe months.

I once had a riding instructor who said,

"A horse always knows when you're comfortable.

And he always knows when you're confident.

And he always knows...

when you have a delicious apple in your hand."

[clicks tongue]

No?

[gasps]

[chuckles]

[mellow music]

[slurping]

[classical music]

I learned to ride in the city.

But I have never ridden a western saddle before.

So this should be interesting.

Hey.

All right.

I'm pretty light.

So, we're gonna go slow.

[grunts softly]

All right. We got this, buddy.

Come on.

Let's go, Rodeo.

Come on!

[music continues]

[Christmas music playing]

Wow. Well, I guess I'm a little overdressed, huh?

I mean, I'm just wondering

what part of "barn dance" you didn't get.

It's my first barn dance, okay?

-Sorry. -Take it easy.

-[chuckles] Sorry! -Okay, so who's who?

Well, that lunkhead right there,

that's my brother and that's his friend, Ian.

-Okay. -And the DJ back there?

That's Jeremy.

He's cute in that nerdy-doesn't -know-he's-hot kind of way.

And I'm guessing you guys have something going on?

What? No. Um, we're just friends.

Mm-hm.

Oh, great. What are theydoing here?

I didn't invite them.

What do you call mean girls in New York?

-Mean girls. -[laughs]

Oh! Mary, Shelly. How great of you to make it!

I want you to meet Juliet. She's from--

Uh, let me guess. Last year's Chico's catalog.

-[chuckles] -Black is the new black. Right?

Oh, my God, yeah. Oh, that's so original.

You wanna know something really funny, is Lana Del Ray

said the exact same thing when I was backstage

at her concert last week.

But it's actually not black.

It's like a midnight blue.

They probably don't have it here yet.

My mom's friend, Calvin Klein, designed it for me.

Have you heard of him or...

No? Where are you going?

I haven't complimented your outfit, yet!

That was awesome! [laughing]

Will you just go talk to him already?

It's obvious you want to.

Is it that obvious?

Only to humans. I'm sure the horses haven't caught on yet.

-Shut up. -[chuckles] Just go.

Okay.

[country music playing]

♪ Many times... ♪

You wanna dance?

Um...

Actually... There you are!

I have been looking for you everywhere.

Yeah, I was just taking care of that thing over there.

You know... And he's gone.

Big save. Thank you.

-I'm Monty, by the way. -I'm Juliet.

You're livin' at the Rodgers' Ranch.

I am, yeah. Hopefully, not for much longer, though.

I know it doesn't look like much of a dance,

but... you wanna dance with me?

Um... yeah, I'd love to.

We can get it started.

-Okay. -Yeah?

I'm really glad you could make it.

[chuckles]

♪ Never let me... ♪

You know I used to spend some time

at your grandfather's place.

-Really? -Yeah.

I used to take care of Rodeo.

Well, that's awesome. He's such a pretty horse.

Or am I not supposed to say pretty because he's a male?

Am I supposed to say handsome? Is that better?

-He's a handsome horse? -He's a handsome fella.

[chuckles] He is pretty handsome.

Have you ever been to New York?

No, I haven't.

Have you ever wanted to go to New York? [chuckles]

-Are you gonna take me or... -[laughs]

No one said that. [chuckles]

If you're taking me then,

yeah, I'm going to New York.

[music continues]

Okay, so is this... what a barn dance is usually like?

I guess so. I mean...

Haven't been to too many barn dances in my life.

Are you kidding? I thought this was, like, a regular thing.

Ah.

-[laughing] -[horse neighs]

Well, it's fun.

You know, for a city slicker, you're not so bad.

I was gonna say the same thing about a clod-kicker like you.

[Karen] Juliet, let's go!

Hey, Mom! This is Monty. We had an amazing time.

I know who he is. Come on, let's go.

Okay, normally, she's a lot more polite

than that, I promise.

-I'll see you around? -No, you won't.

-Get in the car. -What is going on?

I don't have your number.

You won't have his number.

I'll find you.

And you're not welcome at the ranch.

-Great. -Mom!

-Come on. -Mom, what was that?

That was totally rude.

I don't want you seeing that boy.

-Do you understand me? -Why?

-Because I said so. -Okay.

But that's not a good enough answer.

He didn't do anything.

Okay, it is not just him, it is his Uncle Hugh,

and he is trying to take half of our ranch.

Do you understand that?

-Hugh is his uncle? -Yes.

-Now, get in the car. -Mom, this isn't fair.

Life is not always fair, Juliet.

Now, get in the car.

[birds chirping, ducks quacking]

Of all the uncles in the world, why has it gotta be Hugh, huh?

Why does my mom have to be my mom?

What does a name matter?

This world isn't fair if you ask me.

No one said it has to be perfect.

[chuckles] What are you doin' here?

Well, I figured we didn't get a chance

to say goodbye last night, so...

thought we'd try it again.

It's a beautiful day. You wanna... go for a ride?

Really, uh...

-Yeah. -Yeah?

-Yeah, let's do it. -[instrumental music]

Your grandfather and I used to ride these fences together.

Watchin' that sun coming up over that tree line

was the best part of the day.

That's crazy 'cause in the city,

I can barely get out of bed before ten in the morning.

[chuckles]

So, you know, uh, my mom

doesn't want you and I seeing each other?

Yeah, and they don't want us hangin' out

because they're mad at each other.

Yeah, 'cause they're fighting.

Sounds pretty ridiculous if you ask me.

[Juliet] I know.

My grandfather's right. It is gorgeous out here.

What's it like growin' up in the country?

[Monty] It's clean. It's decent. It's honest.

And these oaks over here, they're, like,

several hundred years old.

They have a history to share about the people around here.

This is good. Let's get off here.

So, what's it like growin' up in New York?

-It's pretty cool. -Yeah?

I mean, I love it there, but...

You know, trying to get a cab in the rain...

-It's no fun. -Yeah.

Yeah, everyone needs one.

Well, you look pretty comfortable in a saddle.

You know that was your grandfather's saddle?

-Really? -Yeah.

He spent thousands of hours in it.

Surprised you got it on Rodeo. That thing weighs, like, a ton.

Well... Rodeo made it easy.

-Oh, yeah. -[Juliet chuckles]

Did you know my grandpa well?

He was a great man, he'd actually be really happy

to see you, like, standin' by Rodeo right now.

Well, are you happy to see me standing with Rodeo right now?

I believe that is a loaded question, darlin'.

[chuckles]

But yeah.

[door opens, closes]

Hey, baby.

Are you still giving me the silent treatment?

It is not fair

that just because you don't like his uncle

that I can't see Monty.

-Honey... -Mom, he's actually a good guy.

I think you're forgetting how hard that is to actually find.

Tsk. There's tons of good guys in the world.

Mom, most the guys his age

are, like, mentally twelve

and they're all hands, at least Monty's different.

Wait a second, how would you know that after

hangin' out with him one time, hm?

Exactly.

[sighs] Things are complicated here, Juliet.

I... I don't know.

Hugh and I, when-when I left here

he, he didn't wanna see my side of things and now--

What are you talking about, Mom? Will you just fill me in?

Look, it's not important.

What's important is I don't know

how much longer we can keep the horse.

-What? -Listen.

We can barely pay the power bills.

Things are upside down here.

Havin' a horse is one less expense for me, and--

Mom, that horse is the only thing

about this ranch that I like!

Youcannotsell him.

-I'm sorry. -Mom!

It was grandpa's horse. His name is Rodeo.

I've grown really close with him.

So, I'll do whatever it takes

to pay for his feed, or to pay for him!

I'll get a job, I'll bus tables or waitress,

or work at the store around the corner. Whatever it is!

Honey, you've never held a job down in your life.

Because you never let me.

I left all my friends in New York for you.

You cannot sell this horse.

I have never seen this side of you before.

I've never seen you care so much about something.

I care about a lot of things.

Okay, you don't have to pretend

that you're always right because sometimes

you just aren't.

You're right.

I-I'll think about it.

Just... promise me

that you'll stay away from that boy.

Okay?

Yeah, okay. Whatever.

Can I take the car?

Where are you going?

Nan's.

-Or is that not allowed? -Yes, of course.

No, I'm glad that you're making friends.

Yes, you can borrow the car.

Be back before dark. Just gonna change.

-Okay. -Thank you.

You're welcome. [sighs]

So, what happened between you and Jeremy last night?

Nothing. Why?

-Well, did you guys kiss? -What?

What is wrong with you today?

-You are way too happy. -[chuckles]

Can you keep a secret?

Only till I die! [chuckles]

Monty came by this morning on his horse.

O-M-G! Tell me everything!

I thought the heat from you two last night

was gonna set the hay bales on fire.

We went for a ride this morning

as the sun came up, it was beautiful!

Oh, I definitely need to have a long talk with Jeremy.

I think he was gonna kiss me. But then his uncle shows up.

Yeah, I don't know, I guess he's still

doin' work on the ranch or something.

-That's a bummer. -Yeah. Tell me about it.

And also, my mom doesn't want me

talking to Monty because, apparently,

her and his uncle have some kind of history.

-That's weird. -And they wanna sell Rodeo.

Because we don't have money, apparently.

-Oh, no. Not Rodeo. -Yeah.

But, I mean, you still wanna see Monty, right?

Of course I do.

Well, I mean, I might have a plan.

My folks are always talking about hiring

some extra help around here, and there are

plenty of chores that you could do.

Are you offering me a job?

It would help pay for the feed for Rodeo.

Plus, you gotta keep your budding romance a secret.

Okay, I get the first part, but I'm...

I'm not sure I catch the second one.

Okay, two words. Barrel racing.

-Uh, what? -There's an annual competition.

It's called the Holiday Stampede.

It runs right before Christmas

and there's a big prize

for best all-around cowgirl.

If you win, you can keep Rodeo.

Okay, there's just one problem with that.

I have no idea how to barrel race!

Look, you're already good with Rodeo

and he was a barrel-racing horse.

-He was? -Yeah! And, I mean...

I've worked him out a couple of times.

He's still pretty fast.

What kind of money are we talking?

How do you city girls put it? Five large?

-Five thousand dollars? -Mm-hm.

Okay.

And, I mean, competition's not stiff this year,

so it wouldn't take too much to get you caught up.

But I'm no expert. But I know someone who is.

-No way. -Yes.

Monty's been training riders and horses

since he could sit a saddle.

He knows all there is to know about it.

Yeah, but I think my mom would, like, kill me.

Like, actually kill me!

Not if she doesn't find out about it.

I mean, you could train here.

And besides, if you win, she'll be so excited,

she'll forget about everything else.

-I think you just want me dead. -[scoffs]

[chuckles]

Well, who won last year?

Uh, her name was Darlene Laves.

But she's moved out of the area, so, you have a chance.

Was she good?

She won every competition she entered.

But you don't have to worry about that, come on!

[grunts]

There you go. Hey, have you, uh...

You get a chance to meet Karen's daughter yet?

Yeah, I met her at the barn dance.

Here some back there, yeah.

She say anything about the ranch?

No. We didn't talk about it. Why?

Do me a favor, if you hear anything,

you let me know, okay? It's important.

[grunts]

You hear me?

All right. Yes, sir.

Hey, whatever happened with her...

her mom and you?

There some kind of history there

you're not tellin' me about?

-Who's askin'? -I mean...

I'm just curious 'cause it's a small town.

-Word gets around. -[grunts]

Well... [grunts]

She broke my heart.

Yeah, we were engaged to be married.

She got cold feet, she went off.

Went to New York City.

I guess I just wasn't good enough for her, huh?

Well, maybe it wasn't your fault.

[grunts] There we go.

You're an expert on love now, huh?

I know a thing or two about women.

Well, I'm sure glad you do.

'Cause I don't.

Oh, my God, look at your hair.

-It is so '90s! -[laughter]

It was the '90s.

Wait a minute. Is this Hugh?

He was your prom date?

You guys hate each other.

You actually look happy here.

We were happy, then.

What happened?

Life happened.

You used to ride horses?

-I did. -Is that grandpa?

Yeah. Yeah, that's grandpa.

Why did you leave here?

I just needed a change.

Well, Nan gave me a job today.

What? Doing what?

I'm gonna be cleaning up around her ranch.

And it'll give me money for Rodeo.

And I can ride him over every morning

so you don't have to take me.

What are you gonna do when we go back

to New York in two weeks?

Why don't you let me worry about that when it happens?

Okay. I will.

I need to get over to Judge Lawrence's office

to deal with all of this ranch ownership stuff.

But I'll be back later, okay?

All right. Well, I'll see you when you get back.

-All right. -Good luck with everything.

-Okay. Love you. -Love you.

I-I didn't know it was this bad.

I... These bill are, like, two or three years behind.

The property taxes haven't been paid in five years.

The state's gonna sell the ranch

before I even get a chance to sell it.

I know, I've been lookin' for a couple of names

for buyers who approached your dad

in his later months if I can find 'em.

Do you think we can get what it's worth?

Only if the issue of ownership

and the signed warranty deed is settled.

Why is Hugh doin' this to me?

-Karen... -Mm.

Your father and Hugh were real close.

You can make this real simple by reaching an agreement.

He needs to stay out of it.

If you wait too long

you might lose the whole thing.

He hates me. Yeah.

Karen.

You're thinking with old emotions

and not with logic.

I think Hugh is just tryin' to protect his self.

Yeah, he's bein' selfish!

He's the one that's not bein' logical.

All right.

I'll keep lookin'.

I got buyers... somewhere.

You know somethin'? [chuckles]

This place is a mess. How about this?

Why don't I come in a couple of hours

each day and help you clean this up?

Would you like that?

I thought you had a job.

Y-yes, but I have writer's block and I'm way past my deadline.

I even got an advance, but that's gonna be used

on ranch bills now. Hmm?

-Yeah. Ma'am, ma'am. -Yeah?

I-I know where everything is, it's...

-It's all... -All right. Um...

Do you know where your sandwich is?

My sandwich?

I've been looking for that.

-Yes. -[chuckles]

Maybe you should take a few hours off

from the ranch everyday and come by here

and... find some inspiration.

[chuckles]

Yes, sir. [laughter]

[country music]

Here he comes.

-What are you doin' here? -I need your help.

Juliet needs you to train her on Rodeo to ride barrels.

You have to enter her in the Holiday Stampede

and she's gotta win. He's tied up

over there on the fence, so, any questions?

Look, I know it sounds crazy.

The Holiday Stampede?

-We'd have to practice everyday. -And I can do that.

It takes years to learn how to barrel race, not weeks.

[exhales sharply]

How are you gonna beat the others?

'Cause you're my coach.

Easy now. No.

Look, I'll be the lookout. We're in this together.

What do you say?

Uh... [sighs]

I say you have, like, a 50-1 chance

to even gettin' it though the first round.

Monty, come on.

We have Rodeo.

Yeah, I mean... he is the best.

-Used to be. -And he still is.

And he'll do it for me. I know it.

You know I can't say no.

-[squeals] -Told you!

Well, then, it's decided.

Let's do this!

-Here we go. -Let's do it!

Good boy!

By the way, did your mom ever find a buyer for the ranch?

I don't know. Why?

Hey! Hey! Less talking, more training! Hurry up!

-[Monty clears throat] -[laughing]

Just hold the reins tight. Both hands.

That way you can reach down there and pull his head

around each barrel.

Wanna hold onto that horn

whenever you need to.

And ride with your lower body.

Like that?

-Yes! -Okay.

Rodeo hadn't done this in a while, so...

Just take it easy. Go slow.

Just get him used to the pattern again.

But he's gonna wanna take off so just, uh,

let him know from the get-go that you're in control.

-Kick him hard! -Ooh! Oh, my God!

[Monty] Whoa, slow down! Hold him back.

-I'm trying! -Hold him back!

Hold him back! Hold him back! Hold him back!

-Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa! -Okay. Okay.

[Juliet breathing heavily]

Oh, I wasn't ready for that!

-Yeah. -Oh, my God!

-We got a lot of work to do. -[panting]

Yeah!

[laughter]

[country music playing]

[sighs] All right.

You're gonna wanna go around each barrel from the inside out.

Rodeo goes right barrel first, so go right first.

And remember, once you get to that first barrel,

protect your legs.

Tuck 'em in.

Whenever you get to that last barrel,

make sure you have control.

'Cause once he hangs that last turn,

he's just gonna wanna book it home.

-Okay. -All right.

Let's see what you got.

[music continues]

[Monty] Whoo! Whoa!

Yeah!

-Hi. -How was your day at Nan's?

Oh, it was good.

After we finished work over there,

Nan showed me how to barrel race on Rodeo.

Barrel racin'?

Well, how did that come about?

I don't know. There's something called a Holiday Stampede.

And it happens around Christmas time.

I don't know, she thought I might want to try it.

Mm, my dad always used to try to get me to do those.

-Did you ever do 'em? -Mm-hm, I never made the time.

Hmm. Well, she seems to think that Rodeo is fast enough

and if he wins, he could win some money

and then I can keep him.

Oh, honey, I don't mean to be discouraging

but that seems like a bit of a longshot.

You know?

Well, if I try at it every day, you never know.

It's all right, isn't it?

Sure, as long as you're careful.

Of course.

I'm gonna go brush him. [sniffles]

Hey, what are you gonna do about your friends?

What do you mean?

You know, your friends in the city.

You haven't talked to them since you've been here.

I suppose they'll still be there when I get back.

[chuckles] Hey!

I'm proud of you.

Thanks, Mom.

[mellow music]

There you go, boy.

Good boy, aren't you?

[chuckles]

He is special, all right.

Mr. Anderson.

Hugh.

We go by first names around here.

Of course.

-Hugh. -Mmm.

How's your mother doin'?

She's fine.

With all the unpaid bills in this place...

figured she might be in a... tough spot.

I found him, you know?

I found him at an auction upstate.

And I, I knew he was special when I saw him.

You could, you could see it in his eyes.

-Why did my mom leave here? -[chuckles]

-She never told you? -No.

[inhales] Hm.

Sometimes, things just don't work out.

But... I'm sure glad he likes you. Rodeo.

You both deserve it.

Tell your mother...

Let's get this thing settled and done with.

We can both move on again

once we do.

There's parts of this office I haven't seen in years.

[laughing]

Yeah, well, it helps me take out my frustrations on the ranch.

-Any luck with the writin'? -No.

Everything is so distracting.

Hmm. Maybe you should've stayed in New York.

[laughing]

Don't think that hasn't crossed my mind.

You know, I was, I was thinkin' about what you said.

Maybe I've been too hard on Hugh.

Well, he spent almost 20 years helpin' your dad.

He deserves some credit.

Can I confess something?

Yes, ma'am.

I'm scared.

I'm scared of losing the ranch.

I'm-I'm scared of losing my daughter.

I don't know the difference between right and wrong anymore.

The truth is, [stammers] I feel lost.

Karen.

Don't be so hard on yourself.

It's just that I've-I've spent so long

coasting with this false bravado,

pretending that I'm this...

[chuckles] expert on love and romance.

And I'm not.

It sold a lot of books.

I don't think I can do this anymore.

I mean, come on, how can someone write about love

and... and the hope and the joy

and the excitement of it all if they can't even remember

what it was like for themselves in the first place?

I have no answer for that.

I'm a big fake.

[scoffs]

Yeah.

Good morning, Jasmine. How you doin'?

Good mornin'. I'm good. How about you?

-Oh, great. Thank you. -What you got?

I need to record that.

All right. Let's see.

-Everything looks accurate. -Excellent.

-Ten bucks, right? -Ten dollars.

Let me give you your receipt, here.

Okay.

Perfect. Hey, Merry Christmas to you.

Thanks. You too.

[engine rumbling]

Hi, there.

Is Pete around?

Uh, no. He's not.

I'm his daughter, Karen Rodgers.

May I help you?

I'm Bill Atterbury.

Do you know when he'll be back?

[sighs] No. No, he-he, he won't be back.

My father passed away a month ago.

That's... I'm sorry.

I-I didn't know.

Your dad and Hugh Anderson trained all my new horses.

-Ah. -I have a big place across town.

[sighs] Is the ranch yours now?

Yes! Yes, it is. I'm gonna sell it.

If you know anyone that might be interested in buying it.

Actually, I'd be interested.

-Really? -Very interested.

Well, okay, Mr. Atterbury. [chuckles]

Why don't you come on in? Um, I'll make you some lunch.

-All right. Thank you. -'Kay, c'mon. Yeah.

[door opens, closes]

It's like a revolving door around here.

Used to be people had to call for an appointment.

Don't take it personal. I did try to call you.

But, uh, damn cell phone never works around here.

Yeah, I just had a young girl

complainin' about that the other day.

Uh, I wanna drop this off to you, Judge. Warranty deed.

I got it recorded, and I got it notarized.

Mm-hmm.

Are you sure you wanna do this?

I was hopin' you two

would work things out.

Well... it's been 20 years.

I just don't think the woman's gonna change.

I understand. I understand.

Uh, I'm gonna hold this until we get it resolved.

[exhales deeply] Now...

If Pete had a will, you would tell me, right?

Yes, I would.

Honestly, Hugh,

I can't remember him ever sayin' anything like that.

All right.

You've been doin' some Christmas cleanin', huh?

Yeah, I've been cleaning up pretty good

around here lately, it's... pretty messy.

-I'm, I'm takin' care of it. -[laughs] It's lookin' good.

Well, thank you, sir. Appreciate it kindly.

[instrumental music]

[music continues]

[sighs]

[exhales deeply]

I have never seen you like this before.

You are really having trouble with this book, aren't you?

Oh, my gosh. Yes. Ugh.

I think it's all this stuff with Hugh

and the ranch and... [mumbles].

[sighs]

Hugh and I...

used to be together.

We were engaged.

-What? -Yeah.

For a long time, I...

I wanted to be a rancher's wife and, um...

And then, all of a sudden, I was introduced

to this world of writin'.

It was awesome.

You know, uh, growing up here wasn't always fun and games.

I can imagine that.

Especially after my mom died. I was only ten.

And... I was all my dad had left.

He really latched onto me really hard and...

[sighs]

And then I met Hugh, which was great.

But my dad was...

pressuring me to marry him, and before I knew it,

he had my whole life planned out for me and I had no say in it.

And then one day,

I sold my very first short story

right here at this kitchen table.

It was so cool.

And suddenly, I had...

this opportunity to... go somewhere else,

anywhere but here and...

become a writer.

-[chuckles] -I was so excited.

My dad, he had a fit.

He did not want me to leave.

-What about Hugh? -Oh, Hugh.

Hugh wouldn't even consider going to New York with me.

I mean, [stammers] I guess I don't blame him, but...

whatever it was we had ended when I left.

I thought you really loved him.

Oh... I loved that man so much.

But love doesn't conquer all.

[chuckles]

I felt like him and my dad

were takin' each other's side against me.

And I just wanted to be supported and-and...

[sighs] I got mad, and I left, and I, I never looked back.

Do you ever regret going to New York?

No. Never.

I got you out of the deal, didn't I?

[chuckles]

I never told you this, but...

your grandpa paid for all the riding lessons

you took in the city.

He was adamant about the fact

that his granddaughter better know how to ride

a horse if she ever came back here.

That's pretty awesome.

[sighs] Um, I found this.

My daddy gave this to me

the Christmas after my mom died.

It always reminds me of Christmas.

I want you to have it, baby.

Thank you.

It's beautiful.

Yeah.

Well, then don't you think it's time to decorate the tree?

Yeah, I'm sure we can find

a few odds and ends around here to make that work.

[exhales, chuckles]

It'll look great.

[instrumental music]

It's not hard, right?

-[Nan] No! -[Juliet] Right?

-[Monty] ...then inside out. -[Juliet] Yes.

You wanna kick him here.

On that side of the barrel.

-[chuckling] -Whoo!

Come on! Come this way!

[Rodeo snorting]

Uptown. Around town.

Whoo!

Nice! Romance.

-You gotta run around. Mean it! -Take your time.

[Nan] Whoo!

Whoo!

Take him home! That's it!

[laughing]

[kisses] You're such a good boy.

Ooh, wee, Rodeo.

You know, you're getting better at this every day.

I've never seen anyone learn to run barrels so fast.

I'm lying to my mom and it's really starting to bother me.

It's just for a little while longer.

-Can I just tell her? -No!

Not until after the competition.

You owe that to Rodeo.

What's gonna happen after I leave?

Are you talking about Rodeo or Monty?

Both?

Well, you can board Rodeo up here.

I don't know about Monty.

What if I don't win?

I can't stand to think about losing.

[sighs] So don't lose.

[chuckles]

Hey, good boy.

Well...

How you feelin'?

Good. I think Rodeo's a little sore though.

What about you?

-Only when I sit. -[laughing]

How long do you think we can hide this from my mom and Hugh?

I don't even wanna think about it.

'Cause you're doin' so good.

You know what? You're a natural.

[chuckles]

Thank you.

This is so weird. I...

You know, sometimes it feels like...

I was never even in the city.

As weird as that sounds.

Sounds like you found happiness.

Yeah, I am pretty happy.

But I thought I was happy there, too. So... [chuckles]

I don't know.

Sometimes I feel like I don't wanna go back.

Well, you know what? I don't even want you to leave either.

No?

Nah.

[mellow music]

You know what? Let's just take a break for today.

Go for a ride.

-Yeah? -Yeah.

I know a sweet little spot that's nearby.

[Juliet chuckles]

It's beautiful.

You know, I don't think I've ever taken anybody here before.

You look so beautiful.

You ready?

-Yep. -All right.

Let's go, Rodeo.

[neighing]

Oh, no! Oh! Oh, no!

Mom alert! Mom alert!

[Monty] Come on! Less lead!

Bring him home! Bring him home!

Whoo!

You just tied the record for your division! [chuckles]

Yeah, well, a tie isn't a win.

You ride like that at Stampede and it will be.

-Whoo! -Easy, buddy.

-[Monty] Good job. -[laughing]

-That was amazing! -Juliet, your mom is here!

Juliet! Juliet!

-What? -Yes!

-Hide! -What?

Go hide!

[Karen] Hey!

-Hey, Mom! -Hello, Ms. Rodgers.

-What are you doin' here? -I came to see you ride.

-[stammers] Great. -She's doin' a great job!

[laughing] Okay, awesome!

Okay, can I... I just need to tell you something, okay?

-What's goin' on? -I...

She just wants to tell you that she's doin' a great job.

And you are. You're doin' great. You are.

Yeah, that's what I, I wanted to say.

-Well, that's great. Great. -Doing a great job. Yeah!

-I wanna see a practice run. -[Nan] No! Uh...

Well, we wanted it to be a surprise, right?

-Yeah, a big surprise! -Yeah.

No, stop it. I wanna see a practice run.

You know what, Mrs. Rodgers?

You are just the best mom

a friend of mine has ever had.

Hm. Okay, why are you being so nice,

and [stammers] what's happening here?

Mom, it's Nan. She's a weirdo. We know these things.

[knock on door]

[knock on door]

[chuckles]

[clicks tongue] He's not here. He's in court all day.

Well, look at you.

You always know how to surprise me.

Sweet talkin' isn't gonna get you anywhere.

[laughing]

It's worth a shot, wasn't it? [laughing]

-No. -[laughing]

Well, how about this one? [clears throat]

I read all your books.

-Aw, you learned to read? -I did. I did.

One of my favorites, not the favorite,

one of my favorites was...

"Sister of Seven Gables."

You know why?

I liked that little twisty thing

at the end when they find

the hidden treasure in the barn.

That was good.

But my all time favorite,

all time favorite...

"The Winds from Far, Far Away."

You know why?

'Cause that lady doctor

fakes her own death just so she can be with her

long lost, one true love, her soulmate.

You know, I never stopped believing

that you'd come back.

And here you are.

Then why are we fightin'?

[sighs] Well...

It's because of what your dad wanted.

He wanted us to share the ranch.

Your dad didn't want us to be apart. Ever.

[stammers] My dad was very stubborn.

-Yeah. And so are you. -So are you.

[stammers] Why is it so hard for you

to accept... us sharing the ranch?

'Cause I don't want to.

People don't change, Hugh.

Karen. If I can learn to read, you can change.

[sighs]

What do you think about all this, Rodeo? Hm?

Think we're ready?

I found the will.

Says half...

Right.

What's on your mind, Uncle Hugh?

Well, just thinkin' about the ranch.

Thinkin' about Karen.

Hey, can I borrow that truck? Take Rodeo to Holiday Stampede?

And Juliet's doin' pretty good. She might have a chance.

She tell you that?

Nan mentioned it.

Hm.

You been trainin' her?

No. Why would I do that?

[laughing] You can't lie to me, Monty.

As soon as I see how she rides,

the way she sits the horse, the way she reins...

I'll know you trained her.

Look, I didn't want her to lose the horse.

It's her grandpa's horse.

Now, you know I'd never let

Rodeo go to a stranger.

That horse is family.

All right.

Does her mother know?

We've been keepin' it a secret.

[clears throat]

Okay.

You know, her mother blames me

for this whole ranch mess, right?

I'm sorry, all right? I wasn't thinkin'.

Yeah, [stammers] you were thinkin', all right.

Look, you're makin' it worse. All right?

Now, don't go puttin' this on me.

You're the one who stepped in it.

[sighs]

Hey. Come here.

Listen. Come here.

Listen, look at me. You know I love you like a son, right?

-Yeah, I know. -Like my own damn son.

I'm gonna call Karen

and we'll have a reason to borrow him.

And you are gonna tell her

what's been goin' on.

-Whoa. -Yeah.

-Not a good idea. -Uh-unh.

Finish cleaning that bucket out.

Yeah.

Did you know about this?

Karen. I just found out.

That's why we're here.

[stammers] What is the big deal?

Were you afraid that I might hear something

from Monty about what you do at the ranch?

Wait a minute, have you been spying on me?

-No, no, it wasn't like that. -Wait, all of this was a lie?

No, look! I wanted you to win.

Hold on a second. She's out of the competition.

Mom! What? Please don't say that.

I have to win for Rodeo. Please!

You should've thought about that before you lied to me.

What have you been doing to me my entire life?

Your whole life here was a lie.

Oh.

-Mom. -There are no...

-Take the horse! -We're done.

Mom! Please, please, just hear me out!

-No, Juliet! -Hear me out.

I worked so hard.

A lie is a lie.

All we did was train for the barrel race. That's it!

Seems like more than that to me.

It was one kiss!

Okay, but he's a good guy.

Not good enough, Juliet.

Hugh!

[knock on door]

[door opens] Oh, God.

-[Hugh] We need to talk. -I don't wanna talk to you.

I do not wanna see this ranch

or that horse to go to anybody

who doesn't know how much your daddy loved 'em.

I understand! I get it, okay?

I found my father's will.

It was in Judge Lawrence's office. I understand.

Y-y-you were right! You get half!

Are you happy?

And you weren't gonna tell me?

No, I just found out about it today!

Then why are we puttin' the kids in the middle of this?

Okay, this... This is not their fault.

I know.

I know it's not their fault.

But right now, I feel like nothing makes sense to me.

I wanna sell the ranch. I-I wanna get rid of the horse.

I wanna get out of here. I just...

I just want some closure in my life.

Karen, I told you.

You were always the one.

Always.

Coming back here has stirred up

all of these memories, and I just...

I wanna run away again.

And I know that [stammers] I can't, but I want to.

I am so tired of runnin'.

Then stop runnin'.

Accept what you got.

You are surrounded by people, good folks who love you.

I know.

I got a confession to make to you.

[Karen chuckles]

I went to New York, and I tried to find you.

When?

When I found out you were getting married.

I felt like I had to find you.

To tell you that it was okay.

To let you know that...

I understood.

I never knew that.

I have never... stopped... loving you.

You know that.

[whispers] Come here.

[mellow music]

-God, you smell good. -[laughing]

[Karen sighs]

I'm so sorry, boy.

You worked so hard.

I really think we would've won, though.

I can't let all this hard work go to waste.

What?

Monty's hauling you to the competition.

Oh, mom, thank you!

I'm so sorry, baby.

I'm sorry that I lied to you.

Thank you. Your grandfather would be so proud of you.

-Hi. -[chuckles]

-Um, right. 'Cause... -[laughing]

Look, I may have been helpin' out my uncle at first,

but ever since that barn dance 'til now,

it came straight from my heart.

I know.

Look, I just wanted to be near you.

You're smart. You're funny.

You're such an amazing person.

I don't care if you go to the far end of there.

I'm gonna find a way to keep you in my life.

That's a big promise to make.

-Ah... -[laughing]

[instrumental music]

-Aah, I love it! -[chuckles]

Juliet, now,

if you do everything that Monty taught you to do,

follow Rodeo's lead,

and don't fall off the horse. [laughing]

You just might win this thing.

-All right? -Okay.

Now, Monty is probably

the finest horse trainer in this entire state.

-I'm not just saying that-- -I don't know about that.

Nah, you're even better than me.

[Karen] You just get out there and have a good time, okay?

-That's all. -Okay.

-Yeah. -Winning isn't everything.

I mean, it is for $5000, so...

Oh, well, then get out there and win, then! Come on!

-Okay. -Okay.

-You got this! -I do!

-Hey, you nervous? -No!

-[Karen] Come on. -[Hugh] I'll see you out there.

Okay.

[sighs] Okay.

-All right. -What is Dar Laves doin' here?

What?

Nan said that she moved away!

Where is Nan?

All right, look, Darlene's tough, but you're tougher, okay?

Just stick to everything I taught you.

You'll be good. You'll be fine.

[announcer] Well, it's everybody's

favorite time of year again.

The Christmas season

and the 41st annual

Holiday Stampede.

We've got competitors from all over the state.

So, settle in, relax, and let's have a good time.

[country music playing]

♪ Get the horses ready the saddles on... ♪

The lower 600 acres can be leased out for hayin',

and there's more than enough room for more boarders,

and Monty and I, we'll be trainin' horses.

Wait a minute. Are you makin' an offer?

The competition's is about to start.

I know. I'm giving you my half of the ranch.

What?

If the place doesn't earn it's keep first year, sell it.

But it does, if it makes a profit, I want half.

And I wanna be partners.

What if I say yes? Hm.

[audience cheering]

♪ ...so proudly ♪

♪ We hailed ♪

♪ At the twilight's last... ♪

Our first contestant is Ms. Tanya Wells on Super Tramp!

Ready when you are, Tanya.

[cheering and applauding]

[neighing]

[announcer] Holy, put that in your stocking!

16.5 seconds! Give her a big hand, everyone.

[cheering and applauding]

Up next, we've got a newcomer.

-Juliet Rodgers. -Whooo!

-And her horse, Rodeo. -Come on, Juliet!

This is our time, all right? Let's go, Rodeo.

-Yeah! Go, Juliet! -Nice!

[audience cheering]

[cheering and applauding]

-Whoo! -[Karen] Come on, Juliet!

Come on, baby!

[Hugh] Kick 'em! Kick 'em! Let's go!

-[Karen] Yeah -[Hugh] Yeah, Juliet!

-[Karen] Come on, Juliet! -Yes!

-[whistles] -[announcer] Not bad, folks.

Not bad for a newcomer.

16.2 seconds. Nice start, Juliet.

[crowd cheering, whistling]

Good job! Great run. Great run. Aha!

Yeah, but I mean, I can't believe we're

actually racing against the best racers!

My friends from New York would never believe I just did that!

-You're ridin' like a pro. -[laughing]

All right, let's watch.

[announcer] Here's last year's champion, Darlene Laves!

[cheering and applauding]

[announcer] Ladies and gentlemen, we're seeing

some great barrel racing today!

Some of the best we've seen in a while.

[cheering, whistling]

[man] Go, go.

Come on. Yeah! Yeah!

[music continues]

[horse neighing]

[announcer] And there's another fantastic run.

16.6 seconds!

These girls are turning up the heat!

Look, you got two great runs. All we need is one more.

Yeah, well, you can actually beat these guys.

Yeah, I think we're both just a little bit tired.

Nah, Rodeo's fine. Look, he can do this all day.

Now is time you just gotta,

just gotta buckle down, and suck it up.

You sound like a football coach, not a horse trainer.

[laughing]

C'mon, girl, just one more run and we can go home.

-I'm gonna go watch, okay? -Yep.

[announcer] Here's Tanya Wells, again.

[cheering]

[crowd chanting]

Look, I've been keeping track.

You gotta get at least 15.75 to beat Darlene.

All right.

By the way, tomorrow, when this is all over,

will you take me to that oak grove?

All right.

[announcer] All right, it's the last run

for our newest and brightest flame,

Juliet Rodgers and her horse, Rodeo.

-Go, Juliet! -Just one more time, all right?

Let's go, Rodeo.

[cheering and applauding]

-[Karen] Yes, Juliet! Whoo! -[Hugh] Yes, Juliet. That's it.

[Hugh] That's it. Turn that barrel! There you go!

[laughing]

-[Hugh] Kick 'em up, let's go! -[Karen] Whoo!

Come on, Juliet!

Rodeo and Juliet, let's go!

[Karen] Whoo!

Oh, bring it home!

[Rodeo snorting]

Holy smokes, baby! Did you see that?

Juliet Rodgers has set a new arena record!

-15.6 seconds! -[whistles]

-I love you. -I love you, too.

That was awesome. Good job. Great job.

-Great job. -Good boy, Rodeo.

-How'd it feel? -It was amazing!

Whoo! I think I found my story.

-I think I'll like this one. -Yeah, I think you will.

Let's go, come on!

[announcer] Well, our final contestant

certainly has her work set out for her.

Last year's champion,

Darlene Laves and her horse, Cosmo!

[neighs]

[intense music]

[announcer] Ladies and gentlemen,

I hope you had your eyes open for that one.

You may never see that again.

Back to back arena records.

Darlene's time...

15.4 seconds!

Two tenths of a second faster than Juliet!

Once again, Darlene Laves is our all round champion.

[horse neighs]

[audience chanting]

So unfair.

She was better.

-Look, hey. I'm sorry. -What for?

We made one heck of an impression, right?

One heck of an impression.

You know, you broke the arena record.

Yeah, and it lasted about two minutes.

-Two tenths of a second! -[laughing]

Will you just go talk to him, already?

-I'm fine. I'm fine. -Okay.

[squealing] Oh, honey! Oh!

-I'm sorry! -It's okay. It's okay.

He did such a good job. I'm proud of him.

Uh, you came so close, I'm so proud of you.

This change your mind about selling?

Stop. Of course, of course. Yes!

Oh, Mr. Atterbury.

We're not lookin' to sell the ranch anymore.

I'm not here for that.

I just heard that Monty trained your daughter

to do that in three weeks.

-He's the best. -[chuckles]

Hugh, why don't you and Monty come

by my place after Christmas?

I got a dozen new horses

I want these two youngsters to train

and get 'em on the pro circuit.

If Juliet can ride any one of 'em

like she just rode that horse today,

I'll give you a $4,000 bonus per horse.

-$4,000? -Yes, ma'am.

-I'm in. -All right.

You got yourself a deal, Mr. Atterbury.

Thank you, sir.

-Thank you. All right. -Well, good bye.

Y'all have a Merry Christmas.

[laughing]

[upbeat music]

[keys clacking]

-[knock on door] -[Lawrence] Knock knock.

Judge! Merry Christmas!

-[chuckles] Hi! -Am I at the right house?

[laughing]

Hey, well, thank you. Hey...

-One for you. -Ah, wow.

It's so, uh, it's so cheerful in here.

-That's because you're here. -Ah.

That's right.

-Uh, are you writing? -Yes, I'm writin'.

-Merry Christmas! -Cool. Merry Christmas!

Good deal. It's a...

This is a miracle, you two together in the same place...

-You're not choking each other. -[laughing]

Well, well, you see, [stammers] we came to an agreement.

Yeah, a mutual one.

-Mm-hm. -What's that?

-Well, as husband and wife. -[chuckles]

-We're gettin' married! -Yes!

[laughter]

And guess who's gonna marry us?

-[Hugh and Karen] You are! -Yeah!

[laughter]

You're not a kidder!

Congratulations.

All right, where is Monty and Juliet?

What do you think?

-I'm up for it. -Yeah?

-On the count of three? -Sure.

All right.

Let's go, Rodeo.

[Rodeo neighs]

Hey!

[mellow music]

[country music]

♪ The horses ready, the saddles on ♪

♪ You've entered in a barrel-racing zone ♪

♪ Got your cowgirl hat, don't forget to breathe ♪

♪ People in the bleachers, judges in the seats ♪

♪ No tracks in the dirt, just waiting for a race ♪

♪ It all starts, out of the gate ♪

♪ Turn to the right, two turns around the left ♪

♪ The tighter you turn, the faster you get ♪

♪ Always remember the golden barrel rule ♪

♪ Knock one down, you up and lose ♪

♪ The faint of heart can't stand the pace ♪

♪ It all starts, out of the gate ♪

♪ Out of the gate ♪

♪ The world flies by ♪

♪ Out of the gate ♪

♪ You never feel more alive ♪

♪ Life love and barrel races ♪

♪ All start out of the gate ♪

♪ Life love and barrel races ♪

♪ All start out of the gate ♪