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[twinkling music]

[twinkling music]

on Beyond Black Beauty...

Beauty's more wild mustang than warm bloods.

Certainly not the partner you hitch your dreams to.

[Jolie] Stonepointe is the missing piece.

I need this.

Welcome to the big leagues, Jolie.

Maybe we should do some clinics.

Stonepointe Equestrian Center

partner with the Chamber's Family Ranch.

That is not our decision to make.

This kind of partnership doesn't make sense.

We're nothing like Stonepointe.

I gave you and Jolie everything.

Everything isn't what I asked for.

[Janelle] I want you to be happy.

[Eckert] I wanted things to work so badly.

[sobbing]

[Eckert speaking indistinctly on video]

Horse nerd! Best daughter ever!

[Jolie laughs on video] Papa, I had

such a plan. I need to concentrate.

[Eckert] That's the point. I have to keep you on your toes.

Shoulder back.

- Eyes forward. Chin up, babe. - [cell phone dings]

[melancholy music playing]

[sighs]

[knock at door]

- Dinner? - Not hungry.

[melancholy music continues]

[night chirping]

It's, uh, real quiet. Not like anybody died.

Just Auntie J's marriage.

[door opens]

[sighs]

No Jolie?

She's in a space.

And you? How you doing?

Short answer? I'll recover. Right

now I'm more worried about Jolie.

What she's going through, you don't just get over.

You've both suffered a loss.

And that changes you.

I know what can bring back the old Jolie.

Let's partner with Stonepointe on that clinic.

Uh-- you want to do what with whom?

I know. I didn't have a great impression

of them either, but this is for Jolie.

Have you ever seen anyone

that looks like us at Stonepointe?

[laughs]

They're usually janitors or stable hands.

That's not who we are.

Pride is important to this ranch.

- And so is family. - Mm-hmm.

Look, this would give Jolie

something to focus on besides her dad.

And the community would have

something new to look forward to.

Mom, come on, please? This is a great idea.

Baby, a joint venture ain't so bad.

It's the kind of exposure that could

bring more folks out to the ranch.

More folks on the ranch, more food on our table.

Aren't you tired of just breaking even?

Surely you have something to say about this?

[scoffs] If I say something,

they'll accuse me of starting a fight.

Sometimes we're a family

that prioritizes past over future.

But, uh, you gotta decide what you

want the legacy of this ranch to be.

[thoughtful music playing]

[sighs]

[horse neighs in distance]

I know how you're feeling.

Great, so you'll close the curtains

and shut the door on your way out?

Or you can come see what you've done.

What I've done?

[upbeat music playing]

The clinic?

Your father and I want to support

your dream, no matter what.

“Your father and I.” Isn't that kind of past tense? Permanently?

I won't lie. I'm hurting, too.

But, we're a family, Jo. That part doesn't change.

And family uplifts one another.

We think you've sacrificed enough.

And I know you want this. So go be great.

It could help. It's not like Ronnie knows what she's doing.

Actually... while we set up the clinic,

you'll be training with Gretchen today.

[upbeat music continues]

[theme music playing]

[tranquil guitar music playing]

It's okay, you got this.

[Yvonne] We'll see about that. Hi,

Gretchen. What are our next steps?

Over the next couple of days,

our employees will work with yours

to put the course together.

A publicist will reach out to schedule a press conference,

and the ranch will need just a minor refresh.

Uh... Refresh? What does that mean?

Don't worry. It won't be much.

A tidy here, a coat of paint there.

Marissa here will manage all updates.

Oh, and then lastly, our vet,

Dr. Bell, will assess the horses.

Any questions?

None, thank you so much.

My pleasure.

Baby, we're fresh. But we could look fresher.

And they'll save us a coat of paint.

[TRINIX x Rushawn's "It's A Beautiful Day" plays]

Hey. I heard you've been through a lot.

But your family's really stepped up.

Yeah, they're all right. I guess I'll keep them.

Good spirit. You're gonna need it. We

have to focus on the Belgium qualifier.

- I'll go get Beauty. - Oh...

When I said you made the

shortlist, I meant you, not Beauty.

You will be training on Silver Lake.

I'm grateful for the opportunity, but Beauty...

Isn't a champion, Jolie.

The only reason I even made it on your list is because of her.

No, you made the list because of your international ranking.

You have the talent. Not Beauty.

Don't let sentimentality hold you back.

Winners are created by design.

And... with the right resources,

you're a force to be reckoned with.

So, Jolie, do you want to be a winner?

Or do you want to be left behind?

[horse neighs]

- [Janelle laughing] - Thanks, Janelle!

You with me today?

We're gonna have to be. Can't

leave you alone with your two left feet.

Oh, whatever. I can still get down on the dance floor.

All right, Carlton.

[both laugh]

How's my cousin doing?

She still can't ride, but, uh-- This won't kill her.

- It won't. - Yeah.

Plus, we got a lot to look forward to.

Such as?

That's all I get?

Hey, I know how this family works.

Y'all are the young and the restless.

What? [laughs]

Next thing I know, Mom and Doris will be

calling, asking when we're due. [laughs]

- [horse grunts] - You? You okay?

- I'm okay. - Yeah.

Hey Big Time, chin up.

Sorry, girl, it's just me today.

Gotta stay on that short list.

I know. It's not fair. But I don't want Gretchen to cut me.

What do you need me to do?

You'll be in good hands, Beauty. Be good to Mom.

Good luck with the exam, you two.

[upbeat music playing]

Y'all ever consider lining these with silk?

You know, to protect my tresses.

Aren't you glad you reconsidered?

This place is gonna look bomb.

Mm-hmm.

[sighs] Okay, Nana and Pop Pop

went on a strategic shopping trip,

but they trusted me with some wisdom

to pass on should you start freaking out.

“Change is hard, but when you're

doing something good for the community,

- it's necessary.” - [scoffs]

Hmm?

So, we removed some of the junk that was hanging around,

the couch, which I guess is décor?

It's all tucked away safely, in case

you have some attachment to it.

We're also taking a look at which of

the facades is gonna need a paint job.

Ooh.

Breathe, Mom, just breathe. It's not that serious.

[sighs] It's not gentrification. It's beautification.

Hello, Judas. What have you done with my child?

[thrilling music playing]

Let's begin the assessment.

She's got a great frame.

Wonderful strength. I imagine this horse can do quite a lot.

Solid find. What's her history?

Says here she was born on a breeding farm in Virginia.

Her name is Jackie.

[Ana] Come on, Jackie. Come on, girl.

You're going to do great things.

[Jolie] One, two, three, four...

[Gretchen] What's wrong? Why'd you stop?

I thought we were here to do Olympic training. I'm a pro.

Give me the hard stuff.

[Gretchen] You think you're too good to measure the jumps?

Natural talent only gets you so far.

And the difference between any athlete

and an Olympian, is work ethic.

That means showing up every day to do the basics.

Consistency matters. Consistency wins.

- Now, let's get to work. - [thrilling music continues]

[Gretchen] Keep on your legs.

Again!

Better. But more forward.

[Gretchen] Don't you move back.

Again!

Stay off your leg! Think about your horse!

That's it! Enough!

No! No, I can go again. I can do it.

No! I won't let you injure him because you can't get it right.

I... I just need--

Need what, Jolie?

You're getting everything handed to you right now.

More than most... so what else am I not giving you?

[Eckert on phone] I see the back. Watch your timing, huh?

I guess I've made some mistakes, but I'm good.

I know I'm good.

Why did I blow it so hard?

Who blew it? You?

Gretchen's probably crossing my

name off the shortlist as we speak.

I think that's your inner perfectionist talking.

I couldn't even get the basics right, Mom.

I don't get what's blocking me.

New trainer, new environment, new horse, even...

It's natural to be nervous.

Yeah, but now's not the time to be showing nerves

to someone who designs champion athletes for a living.

I couldn't even ride Silver Lake.

Do you know how many horses I've competed with?

It was... It was embarrassing.

I should be able to do what Gretchen does effortlessly.

But you're not Gretchen.

I don't mean you're not skilled. I'm just saying...

maybe you found your heart-horse.

The way you've bonded with Beauty,

it's rare. And maybe, what's blocking you

is that you know you want to do this with Beauty.

She is capable of more. I know this.

But Gretchen was clear,

if I want this, I have to do it their way.

No, you don't.

Look, there's a reason she wants you.

And she's shown you a financial commitment.

Your father would say, "A Dumont never accepts a first deal.

We set the terms."

Honey, you can set the terms, too.

I'll go get Beauty ready for her exam. Her stall's this way.

All that's left now is her medical.

You've come a long way, Beauty.

Anything you can tell me about her?

She's had a lot of owners for how young she is.

But... she is surprisingly sound.

I've never felt these indents before.

Do we know where they're from?

Not exactly,

but we did find out Beauty was a worker horse

for an historical fair and a traveling circus.

Both were clearly hard on her body.

I was surprised to see she's been microchipped for competing.

You used to compete, Beauty?

I've never heard of this horse. And I've been tracking

the competition circuit for the last five years. But...

based on her history, it's likely she just didn't excel.

Beauty may not have been bred

to compete, but she was born to do this.

She just needs the right rider to give her a chance.

[Beauty neighs]

[intense music]

[applause]

I always knew you had it in you.

[exhales]

One bad day doesn't determine my track,

the same way breeding doesn't determine Beauty's.

I'm meant to be on that shortlist.

And so is she.

So... you take us as a team,

or you take neither of us.

I was worried you were cracking under pressure,

but this was the kind of grit I was looking for.

Can you two perform like that consistently?

Absolutely, Coach.

Then I look forward to seeing

more. See you and Beauty tomorrow.

We did it, girl!

What have you done?

What's the problem?

Is painting over family history part of a refresh?

What family history? It was just a fading old wall.

Why would I expect anything different from someone like you?

Hey, why all the yelling?

Your minion destroyed our mural!

- How were we supposed to know? - It's your job to know, Marissa.

Yvonne, I'm so sorry.

How's sorry gonna fix this?

It doesn't. But we will do better.

What does Stonepointe get out of this anyway?

I think we can both agree that

this sport needs to be shaken up.

It needs new blood.

But, creating new connections, that's not something

we have been successful at.

We would have never been able to do this without you.

You're not off the hook. You need to make this right.

Of course, and I plan to.

Partners?

You better not leave me hanging when you make it big-time.

Never. I couldn't make it big without you anyway.

I know what you did for me.

That, my dear cuz, is what loyalty looks like.

I want my ten percent.

- Hurry up-- - No!

- Come here. Come here-- - No.

- Okay. Come on. - Come here! [laughs]

[smooches]

Uh-uh! No, thank you.

- [groans] - What's wrong?

Just some leftover pain from the rodeo.

I could have looked at that for you ages ago.

But it's been so long since we've seen each other.

For a second, I was worried Coach

Shipp was trying to keep you away from me.

My dad can't keep me away from you. My bad.

[Janelle clears throat]

I'll text you later, monsieur. [laughs]

Didn't think it was possible for Beauty to ever be a third wheel.

I saw you stand up to Gretchen.

It felt good. Thanks for having my back.

[phone dings]

[emotional music playing]

[Jolie] You and Papa...

it's weird. But also kinda nice.

Your father and I will always

love you. And that'll always be true.

No matter what happens, we're still family.

[both chuckle warmly]

It feels good for others to finally see you.

I hope you see me the way I see you.

Let's get to work, partner.

[theme music playing]