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[twinkling music]

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[Jolie] Previously on Beyond Black Beauty.

This rodeo is important to this

family, it means it's important to me.

It's your father. He's finally been charged.

- Did you know? - Know what?

Turns out, he's the reason my parents have been fighting.

[Jolie] He scammed Norah's parents.

I know we promised no more

secrets, but the truth is, I knew.

You don't forgive someone because they deserve it.

It's a gift.

Up for a family ride?

Papa?

[giggles]

I have so much to tell you.

Beauty is... amazing.

I mean, she gave us all heart attacks in the beginning,

but she's really coming into her own.

And I met Gretchen Müller.

She's everything I thought she'd be.

And I'm sorry, I will shut up now. [chuckles]

No. Tell me everything.

- [Cédric] My God, I missed you. - [Jolie] I missed you too.

And we were so worried, but now you're here.

I'm here.

[Janelle] How is that exactly?

[sighs] I'm not on the run.

I made a deal.

Well, what does that mean?

[exhales] Instead of prison, I will pay a fine to the court,

do some community service,

and pay back the people I hurt...

with interest.

And Norah's parents?

They were first on my list.

I'm so, I'm so sorry.

You don't deserve this.

Neither of you do.

I was selfish.

I never wanted to hurt the people I love the most.

Never.

I'm surprised the court was so lenient.

How do we thank Thom for coming through like this?

[sighs] Thom gave it a good fight,

but it was my father who convinced them

that I will not waste my second chance,

and, um, I won't.

The great Judge Dumont saves the day.

[Cédric scoffs]

How much is that gonna cost us?

[sighs] I don't know.

It was worth it, though.

I would have done anything to go back to you guys.

Well, I'm happy you're here, Papa.

Hey.

Mm.

Now that we're together, we can finally go back home.

Thank God.

[theme music playing]

Hey, uh, rodeo's in four days.

Jolie, you and Beauty need to work on your speed.

You need to relax.

Hey, look, this is my year. Nothing's standing in my way.

I'm gonna crush Isabel, and then we're gonna take out her family.

Ah, suddenly she's Ghost and Tommy.

Oh.

Are you ready to compete?

I'm not so sure I'll get to.

What? You've been practicing all

year for this. Why would you miss it?

My dad scheduled the scrimmage on the same day.

Well, which means more to you?

That's easy.

Bull-riding.

If you love it so much, why not tell your father that?

He's not too great with disappointment, man.

[Ronnie] Okay, well, if you're so worried about everybody else

with your very full plate, do you have your head in the game?

Well, why wouldn't I?

Oh, look at that. Regression.

Look, no, no disrespect,

but your father's a convict and somehow not in prison.

I mean, we can just keep sweeping feelings under the rug.

Thank you for your concern,

but my father is not gonna serve any time.

My grandfather's a retired judge, so he helped.

Oh.

So I guess that means you're

finally getting your old life back, right?

Yeah, I guess.

Jolie finally gets settled and you uproot her, again.

Maybe we can do without the emotional warfare.

Is that man not taking you to Belgium?

Yes. Ultimately, it is our home.

I don't wanna point out the obvious, but Elle,

where are you planning on living?

Haven't you sold everything?

We're gonna stay with our

in-laws until we get back on our feet.

I'm just gonna say what everyone's thinking.

Mom.

I love you, but we don't need everyone's input.

Ah, it smells like heaven in here. I miss good cooking.

Turns out, living like a bachelor is great

for the waist, but terrible for the heart.

- [kisses] How are you? - Good.

Good morning, Mother.

Father.

Mr. Chambers.

Everyone looks very healthy today.

Must be all that gossip about me, right? [chuckles]

[all chuckle]

Looking good, Beauty. Great work today.

You should have seen us a few

weeks ago. We were barely connecting.

But now look at us, on our way to the rodeo.

I'm proud of you. It's not easy to tame a wild horse.

She wasn't wild, Papa.

She was just misunderstood.

I heard about Stonepointe.

When is the last time you really trained, though?

I haven't had a chance yet.

Beauty and I are just finding our footing.

Love, back home, you were riding five, six days a week.

If you don't practice, you're gonna lose your momentum.

But we're not back home.

I had to recalibrate.

Or did you forget that part?

[sighs] You're right.

I have a lot to make up for.

First thing first, when we get back to Belgium,

we will lease you a proper horse.

Qualifiers are coming up, you're gonna need the best.

We'll be back home before you know it.

Get you back on track in no time.

Yeah, sure.

Beauty needs some rest.

Okay.

Come on.

[Jolie] Don't worry about him.

He didn't mean anything by it.

[cell phone beeps]

[line ringing]

[cell phone beeps]

[whistling]

There you are.

So what can I do for Jolie Dumont?

Choose the rodeo.

I can't let my team down.

You mean you don't want to disappoint your father.

Potato, potahto.

I've seen you ride.

And I've seen you play.

You're the kind of person who gives 150% no matter what.

But there's no mistaking the look on your face when you ride.

See, I didn't know that you were looking at me so hard.

Maybe next time I'll give you a better view.

[chuckles]

[horse whinnies]

Janelle Dumont back in the saddle. I knew I'd see the day.

You didn't know nothing. [chuckles]

Nah, I was worried at first with all the head-to-toe Prada

you were rocking when you first arrived.

Feels like a lifetime ago.

Isn't it a life you're returning to?

Your husband's here,

and I'm sure he'll be itching to get back to Belgium soon.

That life will look a little different.

Will you be happy?

I hope so.

Jolie and Cédric were always two peas in a pod.

But since we've been here, I mean, Jolie and I

have connected more than we ever have.

The minute we're back, I might lose her again.

That's not possible.

You've been through the fire together.

There is one way you could really

solidify your bond before you leave.

Take my spot in the relay.

No, you love the rodeo.

But it's a family tradition.

One that Jolie will never forget.

[country music playing]

[indistinct chatter]

Welcome to the Bill Pickett Rodeo.

I've never seen anything like this before.

Go on.

[cows mooing]

[announcer] Next up, we have the Junior Breakaway Roping.

[applause]

Where is he?

I don't think so. I'm gonna grab him.

You got a problem with praying and practicing now?

Baby, he's harmless. Just leave him be.

Come on.

[sighs]

[cheering, applause]

[announcer] With Ronnie Parrish in second place,

Isabel Gonzalez remains our reigning champion.

[cheering and applause]

So, how'd our girl do?

You're here. [chuckles]

What? Are you surprised to see me?

I'm just... proud.

[chuckles]

[indistinct chatter]

[Khalil] Knew I'd find you here.

[chuckles] Boy, you love the horses.

Looking good, old man.

[Khalil] Ah.

Yeah, you look like you've been eating.

Pop, I'm good.

Don't stress.

That the truth?

Yeah, yeah. You know, I ain't alone.

I got people looking out for me.

Okay.

Well, we miss you.

Your mother too.

[chuckles]

You know how it goes. Come on.

Yeah, Mom is Mom.

Mom is Mom?

Son, she didn't get there by herself.

You helped her draw that line in the sand.

Look, she's a mother to the neighborhood,

always looking out for the kids, even when they're not her own.

That's her strength.

And her weakness.

[sighs]

Listen, she can't take the risk your new family might bring.

You know, sometimes...

I imagine riding with Lil' Man and Ronnie.

Or us hooping.

And Ma's laugh.

With them...

I get to be me.

That don't mean I don't love y'all.

Come here.

We love you too, son.

Always.

We love you.

- [country music playing] - [indistinct chatter]

What?

Nothing. Just gauging your mood.

Honey, you lost.

Again.

Don't worry, my head's in the game.

We won't win anything with you looking like that.

Excuse you.

What's wrong with what I'm wearing?

Release the bun.

[both chuckle]

[chuckles]

Yeah, that'll do. That'll do.

[both chuckle]

You ready?

[all] Ready!

[announcer] And the Chambers family back in the arena.

Come on, Yvonne!

Faster!

[announcer] To beat the Gonzalez Ranch,

they gotta come in in under 45 seconds.

And homegrown Baltimore cowgirl,

Yvonne Parrish is off to a good start!

Come on! Ride!

[announcer] And she's about

to hand off to her sister, Janelle.

We haven't seen this cowgirl in over two decades!

[cheering, applause]

That's right, Jolie, go!

[announcer] Now handing off to her

daughter, 15-year-old Jolie Dumont,

riding Black Beauty in her first rodeo.

Jolie's a Grand Prix equestrian, but is she a cowgirl?

[cheering, applause]

[announcer] Remember, the Gonzalez time to beat

is 45 seconds on the nose.

Go!

[announcer] It's gonna be close!

[cheering, applause]

[announcer] Nice handoff!

[cheering, applause]

[announcer] Will sixth-generation

cowgirl, Ronnie bring her family the win?

[cheering, applause]

[announcer] Ronnie does it!

[cheering, applause]

[announcer] The Chambers family

takes the win, coming in at 43.5!

What do you say, rodeo fans?

[cheering, applause]

[cheering, laughing]

[cheering, applause]

[cheering, applause]

I see you! I see you!

[cheering, applause]

[all laugh]

[country music playing]

[indistinct chatter]

Yeah, you're loving this.

Can you blame me? [chuckles]

Nah, it all looks good on you.

Out there in the arena, you were in your element.

You weren't so bad yourself.

You know, I wasn't sure about

bull-riding until I saw you do it.

It's nice.

It's dangerous.

It suits you.

I wasn't on as long as I wanted, though.

You'll be a master in no time.

What, like you?

I mean, you've been here a

few months, yet you fit right in.

Just in time for you to go back to Belgium.

Well, you played a part in that.

Kinda.

Oh, yeah.

It was hard at first.

Until it wasn't.

Maybe I should thank you now.

There's no thanks necessary.

I got your back.

No matter how far you are.

You better.

[Coach Shipp] Alvin!

Dad.

Dad, this is--

Your mother's waiting in the car.

[Ronnie] Thank you.

You know what I'm saying? [chuckles]

Parrish.

My condolences. I know how losing bruises your ego.

Oh, you got a short-term memory? 'Cause we're one for one.

[chuckles] Honey, I gave that to you.

Saw you sulking, and I wanted

to be the one to lift your spirits.

[sighs] Next time you're looking for some pointers,

look my way.

What the hell was that?

Hey. What's on your mind, mon petit chou ?

Why'd you do it?

I don't think I have an easy answer.

I was very good of taking care of my family.

Then I wasn't, you know.

But I...

I needed to feel important again.

If we hit rock bottom, I wanted to be the one to save us.

I really think about it...

I risked it all for nothing.

That's stupid.

Honestly, I thought I'd hate you.

I've been so angry the last few months.

But we get to be a family again.

That's saying a lot.

But?

You're the reason why we had to come here.

You're the reason Mom and I had to

make the best of a pretty awful situation.

You're the reason why Norah won't return my calls.

And probably never will.

But it's because of Mom and I that we have a life.

And a really good one.

It's not fair for you to tell us to give it up just for you.

I just sort of showed up and made assumptions, didn't I?

Yeah.

I'm sorry, mon petit chou.

Sorry.

Thanks.

I'm going to make dinner.

Oh, you're cooking now, hmm?

[chuckles]

Come here.

What did I miss?

Oh. [chuckles]

Nothing.

Just our daughter giving me a much needed lecture.

- Yeah. - Ah.

Welcome to the club.

[both chuckle]

Listen...

I...

I didn't realize Baltimore meant so much to you.

To both of you.

[sighs]

So I'll do anything, whatever you want.

As long as you'll have me.

Even if that means staying here?

Yes, yes.

I have to go back and forth to honor my deal,

but a million times yes.

As long as for you, staying doesn't

mean settling unfinished business.

You and Rashaad, you loved each other once.

You don't have to worry about that.

- No? - Mm-mm.

Good.

I so missed you.

[chuckles] We really did it, girl.

Just you and me. Hmm?

[chuckles]

Nothing can stop us now.

[chuckles]