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We rock! We rock!

Eu estou aqui!

Querida Sara.

Obrigado por ser tão especial.

Abraços!

Fiona.

- Então a minha mãe tirou-me o iPod. - Não é verdade.

Podes acreditar? Por 1 mês inteiro. Não sei como vou viver sem ele.

Rachel?

- Mas ainda tem o Blackberry, certo?

- Sim. - Rachel?

Acha que pode assinar o meu livro anual?

- Não tenho caneta. Desculpa. - Certo.

Não acredito que ela me pediu isso.

- Obrigado, Fiona. - Tenha um ótimo verão.

Próximo.

Aubry? Pode assinar o meu livro anual?

Oh, vejo isso mais tarde.

Certo.

Sara, por favor pode- me dar uma assinatura por caridade?

Está bem.

- Quem és tu? - Moondance Alexander.

- Em que ano estás? - Nono.

Eu sou muito pequena.

Obrigado. Bem, tem um bom verão.

Vejo-te mais tarde.

Oh, ali está a Fiona.

- Olá, meninas. - Olá.

Megan, a minha pastilha está gasta.

E... tenho que fazer o quê?

Daaa! Limpá-la?

- Não tenho nenhuma, Fiona. - Não olhes para mim.

- Hei, Moonwalk. - Olá. bem, é Moondance, na verdade.

Que seja. Quer que eu assine o seu livro anual?

Sim. Sim, isso seria ótimo.

- Camisa linda, Moondance. - Oh, totalmente.

- Obrigado. - É antiga?

Acho que não. Por quê?

Eu tinha uma igualzinha... quando tinha 12.

- Aqui está. - Obrigado.

Hei, Josh. Já assinou o livro anual da Moondance?

Ainda não.

- Oh, não. - Isso é nojento.

Que anormal!

Hei, Moondance. É verdade que o teu nome do meio é Urano?

Hei, meu!

♪Can't hold on to the words ♪

♪ I seem to be so ordinary ♪

♪ Not like I've ever heard ♪

♪ It seems to be the same old story ♪

♪ No more waiting patiently ♪

♪ For you to make a fool of me ♪

♪ So I can't hold on ♪

♪ So I will finally walk away ♪

♪ And call it a day ♪

♪ And call it a day ♪

♪ Call it a day ♪♪

Olá, paizinho.

A escola acabou hoje e eu fiz papel de idiota outra vez.

Não vou entrar em detalhes, mas confia em mim.

Foi realmente horrível.

E, no caso de se questionar...

O meu amigo Roster não tem tempo.

Eu não quero me queixar. Mas é que...

você é o único a que posso contar.

A mãe só passa a tentar conseguir as coisas.

Ela sempre me diz que sou diferente, porque meu destino é ser especial.

Só queria saber que coisa é essa.

Dessa maneira poderia começar a acontecer.

Como... agora.

Talvez você pudesse colocar um pedido urgente por mim?

Bem... Tenho que ir.

Mas obrigado por ouvir, pai.

Você sempre me faz sentir melhor.

Eu amo-te.

- Olá. - Olá.

Olá, Sr. McClancy.

Olá, Moondance.

Bem, vejo que você passou outro ano de escola.

Sim, graças a Deus. Eu pensei que não durava outro dia.

Bem, tem o verão inteiro para se divertir.

- Tem grandes planos? - Não.

- Vou concentrar-me só no meu trabalho. - No seu trabalho?

Isso... isso é bom. Tenho aqui umas entregas para si.

Uma para o estúdio da sua mãe.

E esta sáo suplementos para cavalos e vai para este endereço.

Bem, é no fim da cidade... por isso desenhei

um pequeno mapa atrás do recibo.

- Está bem. - E pode deixar lá.

Se não estiver ninguém, pode deixar na caixa de correio, está bem?

Parece bom. Obrigado, Sr. McClancy.

Sim.

Sim, sim.

Deixa-me ver. Oh.

Muito... simpático, Rose.

Mas continuo sentindo uma raiva no seu trabalho.

Tentei suavizar os olhos um pouco.

Sim, e isso ajudou.

Eu gostava de a ver mudar um pouco.

Talvez tentar um assunto mais alegre.

Eu pinto aquilo que sinto.

Está bem então. Bem, isso é muito simpático.

- Obrigado Gelsey. - Isso é uma grande escolha de cores.

- Olá, Mãe. - Olá, querida.

Eu trouxe tuas provisões.

Hei, quer ficar para um exercício de visualização?

O assunto de hoje é frutos do jardim.

Uh, não obrigado.

Eu acho que sei como é um tomate.

Mas eu ainda tenho outra entrega para fazer, mas vou fazer com que esteja em casa na hora do jantar.

Está bem. Não chegue tarde. Eu estou fazendo uma coisa especial.

- Especial? - Mm-hmm.

"Miso-tofu" assado à maneira Cambojana, com molho de abacaxi.

Abacaxi Cambojano?

Parece maravilhoso.

E é.

Na verdade é.

Está bem, Mãe, eu tenho de ir.

- Está bem. - Eu vejo-te depois.

Você sabe, com o doce e o picante...

Isso é uma combinação interessante.

Sim.

- Olá. - Olá, Moondance.

Hmm? Bem, este deve ser o lugar.

Olá?

Quem está ai?

Há alguém ai?

Olá.

Quase me provoca um ataque cardíaco.

Aonde é que está teu dono?

Está sózinho aqui?

Parece que precisas de uma boa escovadela.

Ou um banho.

Ou os dois. Onde é que moras?

Bem, o que é que vou fazer contigo?

Está ficando escuro.

Não te posso deixar aqui no meio da estrada.

Acho que vais para casa comigo.

Está tudo bem. Só te vou colocar isto en redor.

Calma.

Está pronto? Vamos.

Vamos.

- Mãe. - Sim?

- Pára de cozinhar. - Porquê? O que se passa?

- Preciso que venha comigo. - Bem, espera. Moondance.

- Querida, onde é que vamos? - Já vai ver.

Moondance, porquê tanto mistério?

Não se preocupe. Está tudo bem.

- Espero que esteja tudo bem. - E está.

- Tudo bem! - O que é que estou vendo?

- Bem, ele estava aqui mesmo. - Quem estava?

- Aqui está. - È um cavalo!

- È um pinto. - Ele está comendo as minhas maçãs!

Pode acreditar? Eu o achei.

- O que quer dizer, com achaste? - Bem, estava fazendo uma entrega.

Sabe, aquele que ia depois de a ver.

Estava nessa estrada assustadora e achei que alguém me seguia.

E então ele saltou e eu pensei que fosse um maníaco.

Mas era um cavalo. E podemos ver que ele foi abandonado e tem fome.

Então não o podia deixar ali no meio da estrada.

Mãe, acho que ele não tem casa.

Moondance, este cavalo não está abandonado.

Ele fugiu de alguma maneira e agora está perdido.

Mas não sabemos isso.

Bem, sabe o que mais? Vamos chamar o Sr. McClancy.

Tenho certeza que ele nos pode ajudar a encontrar o dono. Não!

Desculpa, Mãe.

Ah.

Está bem Buck,muito obrigado. Agradeço a sua ajuda.

Falamos consigo amanhã. Adeus.

Sr. McClancy disse que existem apenas algumas fazendas na área.

Então ele vai fazer umas ligações e nos telefona amanhã.

Eu nunca cheguei a fazer a minha outra entrega.

Terá que fazer isso amanhã de manhã, e depois encontrar o dono do cavalo.

- Isso não presta. - Não, isso é a vida.

Porque não termina de jantar e vai dar boa noite ao nosso visitante?

E, toma.

Dê-lhe isso e diga para deixar a minha arte.

Obrigado, Mãe.

Olá. O teu pelo está todo sujo.

Quer uma maçã? Sim.

Toma. Gosta, não gosta?

Quem deve ser o teu dono.

Bem, quem quer que seja, deveria ser avisado, você está horrível!

Olha, se eu fosse o seu dono, eu cuidava muito bem de ti.

E sabes que mais? Vou-te chamar de Checkers.

Acho que vais gostar de Checkers.

Então será Checkers.

O meu nome é Moondance Alexander.

Whoa!

Isso é um pouco doloroso, mas divertido. Não é velho amigo?

- Moondance! - Vamos. Vamos fazer outra vez.

Moondance! menina, O que pensa que está a fazer?

Nada. Vou fazer um pouco de exercício.

Não, não vai! Desce já desse cavalo!

- Mas, Mãe. - Moondance Alexander, ele não é seu.

Desce dai. Não vou dizer outra vez!

Porque age assim?

Acabei de a ver voando como a mulher maravilha.

Graças a Deus que não se magoou. Não se magoou, não?

- Não! - Olha, não conhece este cavalo.

Ele podia fazer-te mal...

e só Deus sabe o que é capaz um animal selvagem.

- Checkers não é selvagem - Checkers?

Eu o chamei... temporáriamente.

Sr. McClancy está aqui para buscar o cavalo.

- Sinto muito, querida. - Não faz mal.

Acho que todas as coisas boas têm que ter um fim.

Vamos, Checkers.

Olá.

Bem, esse foi o artista que escapou?

Sim, senhor.

Bem, que bom que o pegou. Nunca se sabe os problemas em que se poderia meter.

Quem é o dono dele, Buck?

É de um sujeito, dos estábulos de Tumbleweed.

Importa-se se eu for consigo?

Acho que tem aquela entrega para fazer esta manhã.

Oh, está bem. Sinto muito por isso, Sr. McClancy.

Bem, está tudo bem. Pode compensar ajudando-me a carregar o cavalo.

Sim. Eu gostava disso.

Vamos, Checkers.

- Bem, já está. - Obrigado por tudo de novo, Buck.

Não há problema. Não há problema nenhum.

Adeus, Checkers.

Não se preocupe, querida. Vamos fazer alguma coisa divertida neste verão.

Claro, Mãe.

Whoa!

Oh, isto é mesmo perfeito.

Estábulos de Tumbleweed! De maneira nenhuma!

Olá? Há alguém aqui?

Checkers? Como é que está?

Prenderam-te, não foi?

Bem, não posso culpá-los.

- Quem é você? O que quer? - Eu sou aquela que...

- Fala. - Bem, eu... sou, eu sou.

- Estou tentando. - Está aqui sem permissão.

Sabes isso, não sabes?

Fui eu que encontrei o seu cavalo.

Encontraste o meu cavalo?

Sim, senhor. Só passei por aqui para ter certeza que ele está bem.

Ele está bem.

Certo. Bem... Eu posso ver isso.

Posso saber qual é o nome dele?

- Tinkerbell. - Tinkerbell? Mas... ele é um rapaz.

Mm-hmm.

Bem, Eu estava pensando. Como é que ele conseguiu sair?

Isso é para eu me preocupar.

Está bem. Parece que me vou embora.

Posso perguntar-lhe só mais uma coisa?

O quê?

Precisa de ajuda aqui?

Eu quero dizer, estou procurando um segundo trabalho para o verão.

Não estou contratando.

Certo. Bem, não precisa de pagar.

- Que tal uma troca? - Que tipo de troca?

Eu podia limpar os estábulos e alimentar os cavalos...

em troca, deixava-me montar o... Tinkerbell.

Qual é o teu nome?

Moondance Alexander.

Bom nome.

Obrigado. Nunca ninguém me disse isso. Bem, exceto a minha mãe.

Eu sou o Dante Longpre.

Muito prazer em conhecê-lo, Sr. Longpre.

Então, o que é que me diz? É uma boa troca?

Desculpa.

Bem, isso... isso é um "não”?

- - Estou a pensar. - Certo! Não... pense.

Olha para isto.

Estava fora da parede. Adorei.

Belas calças.

Sabe Moondance, temos aquela coisa nova chamada lavagem a seco.

- Tive um acidente. - Isso é mais do que precisamos saber.

Só estou curiosa?

Alguma vez se olha ao espelho antes de sair de casa de manhã?

Nunca pensei nisso.

- Devia experimentar um dia. - Sim, é constrangedor...

conviver diáriamente com o seu estilo fora de moda.

Bem, então... Então não olhem.

- Como se tivéssemos escolha. - Como quiser.

Oh, meu Deus. Isto é uma grande foto.

Oh, meu Deus.

Oh, eu tenho que apanhar isto.

Freddie, é mesmo um estúpido!

Isto vai direito para a internet.

Ola! Megan, Fiona, olhem para isto.

- Sinto muito. - Desculpa.

Bem, parece que caíu.

Sim. Foi muito forte.

- O que aconteceu? - Bati numa pedra.

- Oh. - Sim, acho que foi muito estúpido, não?

Não. Você está sangrando.

Estou? Oh, estou.

Eu fiz isto no skate ontem.

- Oh, parece que dói realmente. - Ah, não é nada.

Certo.

Está bem, nos vemos por ai.

Sim. Eu vou...

Até mais, Josh.

Bem, o que é que temos aqui?

- Acha que pode arranjar? - Oh, não sei.

Parece bastante sério.

- Acho que consigo. - Obrigado.

Tenho grandes planos para este verão, e preciso me mexer muito.

- Grandes? - Sim.

Só existe mais um obstáculo que tenho que superar.

Bem, qual é?

- A minha mãe. - Oh.

Mãe, preciso que largue os pinceis e respire por um segundo.

Moondance, tenho uma aula daqui a 5 minutos.

Bem, então limpa o seu chi ou o seu chakra...

ou o que seja que tenha que fazer para ampliar o seu objetivo.

Mãe, por favor.

- Está bem, estou pronta ao máximo no que posso em tão pouco tempo.

Está bem. Vou limpar os estábulos e trabalhar quinta para o Sr. Longpre...

em troca ele vai me deixar montar o Tinkerbell.

Desculpa. Pode repetir? Quem é o Sr. Longpre?

Ele é o dono dos estábulos Tumbleweed.

Bem, O que foi lá fazer? Pensei que tinha entregas para fazer esta manhã.

Sim, e fi-lo. Foi assim que encontrei o lugar.

Está vendo, tudo o que preciso é da sua permissão.

- Quem é o Tinkerbell? - É o Checkers.

- Moondance. - Mãe, por favor. Pense nisso.

É a oportunidade da minha vida.

Você, vai me ajudar a conseguir conhecimentos práticos úteis.

- Limpar estábulos? - Vai ajudar-me no meu caráter.

Acho que já tem caráter suficiente.

E vai ensinar-me a ser humilde.

Sabe o que mais? Pare de repetir o que digo.

- E o trabalho com o Sr. McClancy? - Bem, posso fazer os dois.

Antes de dizer alguma coisa. Quero conhecer este Sr. Longpre.

Genial! Obrigado. Iremos depois da aula. Obrigado, Mãe!

Então, Sr. Longpre...

O que espera exatamente da minha filha?

Mãe, já lhe disse.

Desculpa-me, mas quero ouvir do Sr. Longpre.

- A que horas quer que ela comece de manhã?

6:30, em ponto.

Ouviu isso, Moondance? Ela não é uma pessoa que acorda cedo.

Acho que sou. Bem, vou ser para isto.

E não quero nenhum dos seus amigos bagunceiros por aqui.

- Não há problema. Não tenho nenhum. - Bem, isso não é verdade.

Sim, é verdade. Mãe, vamos...

está na hora de enfrentar a realidade.

De qualquer maneira, sobre montar... devo insistir que ela use capacete.

E não quero que ela faça loucuras enquanto ninguém estiver aqui.

- Mãe, não preciso de uma babá. - E sobre aquele cavalo.

Existe alguma coisa que possa fazer para acalmá-lo antes de ela montar?

Os dois estavam brincando no jardim como loucos esta manhã.

Olhe, não preciso da ajuda da sua filha.

Ela veio falar comigo, e ofereceu-me uma troca justa.

Eu concordei. Se ela trabalhar bem, ela pode montar.

E isso é tudo que espero dela.

Toma.

Posso emprestar-te este.

Bem... magnífico.

Era tudo o que precisava saber.

Bem, aqui tem. Coloquei um pouco de queijo no nosso hambúrguer vegetariano.

O que não dava por um Big Mac, agora mesmo.

Bem, você deixava-me comê-los.

Isso foi antes de me convencer. Queres alguns aminoácidos?

Não, obrigado. Preferia morrer.

Sabes, querida, hoje disseste uma coisa... um pouco preocupante.

Sim? Qual foi?

Que não tens amigos.

Sim, isso.

Bem, o que aconteceu à Mary Powell? Vocês brigaram?

Não. Era minha professora de matemática. Você pagava-lhe para vir cá.

Bem, e o Ernie Shmelding?

- Ele mudou-se. - Foi?

Sim, no ano passado.

Conheces a Verónica das minhas aulas de arte?

Ela parece realmente uma boa amiga. Podíamos convidá-la para um chá.

Mãe! Ela é velha. Tem 20 anos.

Bem, então não sei o que dizer.

Não precisas de dizer nada. Já estou acostumada com a minha situação.

E além disso, tenho um amigo novo de 4 patas.

Promete-me que vais ter cuidado.

Vou ter. Não te preocupes, até vou usar aquele capacete estranho.

Obrigado. Agora come o teu jantar.

Sim este queijo de soja realmente melhora a coisa.

Porque é que me faz comer isto.

As crianças não deviam comer hambúrguer vegetais.

Não é assin tão mau.

Mãe, não é carne. Eu adoro carne.

♪ Tired of waiting Gets so frustrating ♪

♪ Well, it's time to move ♪

♪ Gonna make changes Some rearranging ♪

♪ Got nothing to lose ♪

♪ I've been lost it seems most all the time ♪

♪ Now on my own and I don't mind ♪

- ♪ The sun's about to shine ♪ - Hot!

♪ It only gets better from here ♪

♪ Clouds are starting to clear♪

♪ There'll be no more stormy weather♪

♪ It's gonna get better than this ♪

Olá, rapaz.

Como é que estás hoje?

Tenho uma coisa para ti se prometeres não dizer à minha mãe.

Bom dia, Sr. Longpre.

É melhor começares com o estábulo do Tinkerbell.

- Vais ajudar? - Toma.

Provávelmente vais precisar disto também.

- ♪ It's a long road home ♪ - Tinkerbell.

♪ And I'll get there ♪

♪ When I do I'll be so aware ♪

♪ Every time that someone cares ♪

♪ It only gets better from here ♪

♪ Clouds are starting to clear♪

♪ There'll be no more stormy weather♪

♪ It's gonna get better than this ♪

♪ 'Cause now I insist ♪

♪ I've got my life together♪

♪ The time is finally here ♪

♪ It only gets better♪

Espera. Espera.

♪ If you never take chances you will never know ♪

- Okay. - ♪ It's a wonderful feeling ♪

♪ To finally let go ♪

♪ Through all this confusion you'll find you'll be ♪

Bem, isso... era para ser o meu trabalho.

- Okay. Okay. - Toma.

♪ It only gets better♪

Sim. Bom, não?

♪ There were times I thought I never should ♪

♪ Somehow I felt I understood ♪

Desculpe.

Eu volto mais tarde.

♪ It only gets better from here ♪

♪ Clouds are starting to clear♪

♪ There'll be no more stormy weather♪

♪ It's gonna get better than this ♪

♪ 'Cause now I insist ♪

♪ I got my life together♪

♪ My time is finally here ♪

♪ It only gets better♪♪

Já acabei, Sr. Longpre.

- Did you give Fireball his supplements? - Yes, sir.

What about the water trough in the pasture? Did you check it?

I filled it to the brim and made sure that I locked the gate behind me.

Okay, go into the tack room...

get that little western saddle with the striped blanket.

- I'll be in there in a minute. - Yes!

Sorry. I won't make any more noise.

Give a good tug on the cinch like that...

and the rabbit back through the hole, got it?

Got it. Now, how often do you wash the saddle blanket?

- Don't worry about the saddle blanket. - Okay.

- You can get on now. - Okay.

Uh-uh. Wrong side.

Don't be darting around. Horses are unpredictable animals.

You gotta think before you move. Get on the box.

Here. Come on, Tinkerbell.

Whoa.

And always get on from the left.

- How come? - Stop asking so many questions.

- Sorry. - And stop apologizing all the time.

- Okay. - Put your helmet on.

- Right. - All right. Good.

- You've got a natural seat. - I do?

Yeah. Sit up straight. Good.

Keep the weight on the balls of your feet and your heels down.

Okay.

- Can I ask you one more question? - If you must.

How did he get the name Tinkerbell?

He, uh- He came with that name when I bought him.

Well, I don't think he likes it. Does he look like a Tinkerbell to you?

No.

I think that he should be called Checkers.

Call him whatever you want.

Take him in the ring.

Checkers.

Good name.

- Sweetheart? - Mm-hmm?

Sweetheart, have you, uh, seen my car keys?

No. Did you check your purse?

Oh, no. Where is my purse?

I'll help you find it.

Oh, where did I put it?

- I wonder if I left it upstairs. - Ah, here it is.

Oh, thank you. Thank you very much.

- Ah. - What's going on, Mom?

Um, nothing.

- You look pretty. - Well, thank you.

I mean, you always look pretty. It's just that... today you look extra pretty.

Well, remember I told you, I'm going to that poetry reading.

And... that's it?

All right. If you must know, I'm- I'm meeting someone there.

Oh, you are? Well, who?

It's no big deal. I mean, it's just a casual thing.

No big deal? Well, when were you planning on telling me this?

Well, who is it, Mom? I need names.

Names? How many people do you think I'm going out with?

So it is a date. It's that guy from the juice bar, isn't it?

No, it's not the guy from the juice bar. His name is Ben.

Ben, your student Ben? The one with the tie and the button-down?

Well, yeah, but why do you say it like that?

Just be prepared.

- For what? - I think that he's a meat eater.

Well, I ju- Okay, you know what? Just hold on. Why?

Why are you being so negative?

Because you've tried this before and it's never worked.

You know, I've- I've gone on four dates in the last three years.

- Oh, no, I'm missing a button. - See? He's already got you all off-kilter.

No, he hasn't. You have.

I just don't understand why you can't be happy with the way things are.

Why do you have to go and change everything?

Sweetheart, I'm not changing anything.

I'm going to a poetry reading. Oh, and now I'm late.

So go.

Well, I don't feel good about leaving you like this.

Mom, I'm fine.

- I don't believe you. - I am.

- Really. - All right.

- Well, how do I look? - You look great.

- Thanks. Okay, I'll be home before 9:00. - Okay.

And, um, I have my cell phone if you should need me.

Mom, just go.

Okay. I'm going.

- I'll be fine. - Okay.

There you are.

I wish you were here, Dad.

Hey.

I just wanted to let you know I was home.

Mmm. How'd it go?

It was very nice.

That's good.

Is that Daddy's sweater?

Yeah.

Sweetheart, I want you to know something.

You're the most important thing in the world

to me and nothing would ever change that.

I know that.

And I will always love your father.

No matter what happens, I would never try to replace him.

You understand that, don't you?

I'm trying to.

I know.

I know it hurts.

But it's gonna be okay.

Really, it is.

I love you, Mom.

I love you too.

Moondance. Hi.

You trying to wear a hole in that leather?

No.

- Sorry. - You know what time it is?

Around 8:00?

No. It's time for your one-month evaluation.

- It is? - Mm-hmm.

What evaluation?

To see if you and Checkers are ready to go out on a trail.

- A trail? - Yeah. And you passed.

So saddle up.

This is a really pretty area.

And I can tell Checkers likes it too.

You're a good match for that horse.

It's funny how we met each other, isn't it?

Yep.

- Some might call it destiny. - That's what my mom says.

So, how long have you been riding, Mr. Longpre?

If you're gonna keep up with the questions, you may as well call me Dante.

Okay. How long have you been riding, Dante?

- Pretty much my whole life. - Oh, wow.

That's a long time. You're really lucky.

I think Buddy's picked up something in his hoof.

- Well, is that bad? - No, I'll just have to pry it out.

Hey, while you do that, can I go trot

Checkers around that bend and bring him back?

Yeah, okay. Just don't go too far.

Okay.

Come on, Checkers.

Hi, Megan. Hi, Fiona.

Hi, Moondance. I didn't know you rode.

- Yeah. I just started this summer. - What kind of a horse is that?

This is Checkers. He's a pinto.

I've never seen one at Devonshire.

- Because we don't ride that breed. - Why not?

Because pintos can't jump.

Come on, Megan. Let's get out of here.

- You know them? - Yeah. They're friends from school.

Hmph. They don't seem very friendly.

No, I guess we're more like rivals.

Well, they shouldn't talk about things they don't know anything about.

Why? What don't they know?

- Checkers is a very good jumper. - He is?

Excellent, as a matter of fact.

How do you think he keeps getting out?

Wait! Well, Dante!

When were you planning on telling me this? Dante! Wait for me.

Checkers, I don't know what I'm doing, so I'm just gonna follow you.

Hyah!

Whoa!

Checkers, you were great.

- I can do better. - Moondance!

Uh-oh.

- What are you doing? - Oh-

You see- Oh, well, um...

Checkers and I were just testing out his jumping capabilities.

Not like that you're not. Come on.

But, it- it was just our first attempt.

I'm sorry, Dante. Look.

Just-Just don't- don't be mad at me.

Why were you riding bareback?

Well, I read that the western saddle is too heavy for jumping.

Well, that's right. But that's still no excuse.

I know it was stupid. I'm sorry.

If you're gonna jump that horse, do it right.

Here.

This is an English saddle.

- The girth's right there. - Oh.

Hey, this is you!

- Yeah. So what? - You never told me that you jumped.

- You never asked. - Well, can you teach me?

- Nope. - Why not?

'Cause that part of my life is over.

What do you mean by "over"?

If you know how to jump, then why not teach?

I mean, why do you live in this place all alone? Where are all your customers?

That's enough!

What I do with my life is none of your business.

I'm sorry.

I didn't mean to ask so many personal questions.

You don't need to apologize.

They were good questions. Deserve an answer.

You want to know why I don't have any customers?

I made some...

bad choices in my life...

and... it's affected my reputation.

And once you've lost that, it's... hard to get back.

I think everyone deserves a second chance.

- You think so, huh? - Yeah.

I mean, you're a cool dude and have a lot to offer.

"Cool dude".

- I've never been called that before. - Well, it's true.

And all you need is one spunky, hardworking student who believes in you...

and... the word will get out.

And just where do you think...

I'm gonna find this spunky student?

Drop your weight in your heels.

You want to stay perfectly balanced.

Extend your arms.

Good.

Okay, take the reigns.

That's good.

Very good. Anticipate his every move.

Good.

And-

Soft hands. Good.

Right leg. Good.

Good!

Uh-huh.

Ah-ah-ah-ah! Keep your eye on the jump.

Soften your hands.

Sorry, Dante.

Good.

Here, Checkers.

Are you ready? Come on!

All right!

I'm over here! Now I'm over here!

Wanna see this one?

Come on, Checkers!

Whoo!

Oh! Yea!

Up! Up!

Whoo!

Mom, I'm home.

Mom?

We're pretty good eaters.

Moondance. There you are.

Uh, gentlemen, this is my notoriously late daughter, Moondance.

Honey, this is Ben.

So nice to meet you officially, Moondance.

And I think you already know Ben's son, Josh.

Hey, Moondance.

- Hi. - Nice crash helmet.

Oh. Right.

Um, I'm- I'm sorry, but would you please e-excuse me for a moment?

Well, uh, we could all use a little more iced tea. I'll be right back.

Moondance!

Moondance! Moondance, wait up!

- I cannot believe that you did this to me. - Did what?

I told you Ben and his son were coming for dinner.

The least you could've done was been on time.

I think you owe me an apology.

I'm sorry I was late. I completely forgot.

Are you sure you didn't forget on purpose?

No! I promise!

All right. You're forgiven.

I can't believe he saw me like this.

I don't understand why you're being so dramatic.

Because you never told me that Mr. Button-down's son is Josh Wilson.

Now he's here in this house and I look like this. Thank you!

First of all, his name is not Mr. Button-down.

It's Ben, and he's wearing a V-neck.

Well, whoop-di-la-da-do!

Well, if you're done, I'll take your plates.

That was a, um-a wonderful and very innovative dinner.

I could've sworn that eggplant was chicken.

Mom can make anything taste like chicken.

Well, I'm glad you liked it, Ben.

Uh, um, yeah. Thanks. That was- It was really good.

You're welcome.

Mom, let me help you with the dishes.

- Oh, no, I'll get it. - We'll be right back.

Okay.

I hope you have a fire extinguisher, because I think I'm going down in flames.

It wasn't that bad, was it?

Yeah, you're right.

Ben, I'm sorry.

Nah, don't be. We all just have to get to know each other.

Well, I found out that Josh is definitely not an eggplant man.

But it's good for him to expand his palate. You should try it sometime.

- Me? - Uh... or maybe not.

Uh, y-your mom seems pretty cool.

She is.

I mean, besides her recent obsession with tofu, she's awesome.

Yeah, I guess my dad really likes her.

Where's your mom?

Uh, she took off to Miami with her boyfriend.

Yeah. He's a jerk.

I'm really sorry.

It's okay.

This is weird, huh?

Definitely.

Hey, Moondance.

So, are you gonna go watch the Bow River Classic?

Um, I'm not sure. Are you?

- You're kidding, right? - Fiona won the Classic last year.

And Megan came in fourth.

- Third! - Sorry! Third.

Hey, I have an idea.

Since you like being around horses, you could volunteer as one of our grooms.

Love it!

You don't know how to tack up a horse, don't you?

Of course she does.

Remember, Megan. She rides that little Indian pony.

What's his name? Crackers!

- It's Checkers. - Whatever.

- And he's actually jumping now. - Really?

In that case, why don't you enter him in the competition?

Oh. Gotta run. Toodles.

What's this?

Checkers and I want to enter the competition.

Don't be ridiculous.

Checkers can't compete in the Bow River Classic.

Why not? He loves to jump.

It's not his place.

But it is. That's why he kept jumping out of the paddock.

He was trying to tell you something.

And that's how we met each other.

- Hmm. - See? It's his destiny.

I don't care how well he jumps.

The fact is...

Checkers isn't a blue-blooded thoroughbred.

But that's why he's so special.

He won't be judged fairly.

Well, they have to at least give him a shot.

They won't.

It's the unspoken rule.

I'm sorry.

But... that's just wrong.

Think about all the pinto ponies that can't

compete just because they're the wrong color.

Checkers can out jump those fancy horses any day.

It's impossible.

Be up against some of the best trainers in the country.

Are you afraid that Checkers won't be judged fairly...

or that you won't?

Maybe both.

Well, then you both have something to prove.

People are never going to change unless you give them a reason.

All right, fine.

Let's see if we can give 'em a reason.

- Like that? - You rushed it a little.

Try it again.

Come on.

Was that good?

Better.

Where are we going?

- Walk the course. - Wh-What about Checkers?

Leave him. Five, six, seven, eight.

Okay, I counted eight paces.

Checkers' stride is three.

How many strides are you gonna make...

if you add two for the takeoff and landing?

- You mean we have to do math? - Yep.

Well, can I go get my pocket calculator?

- Kidding! - Well, get serious.

You entered into the Hunter division.

And that means you can't just run around clearing jumps.

The judges are going to be looking for finesse.

- They are? - Yes, ma'am.

And if you know how many strides you're taking...

then you and Checkers will be in sync.

So, how many times does three go into eight, minus the two extra?

- Two. - Good!

Did you hear that, Checkers? We got a "good"!

That was for the math, not your riding.

By the weekend, you need to be practicing in your show boots.

- But I don't have show boots. - You'd better get some.

- Get Checkers tacked up. - Yes, sir.

Hurry up!

Let me see. Ladies riding boots.

There's, uh- Oh, here we go. Here we go.

Oh, those are lovely.

Except that they're $549.

Oh, my goodness!

You could buy a whole horse for that!

There must be something cheaper in here. Let's see if we can find it.

Oh, you know what? Those are better- 185.

Mom, have you forgotten about our little financial situation?

Ah. Got a winner.

I think I got a winner.

How about ladies rubber riding boots.

- 29.99. - Perfect!

- Did you say they were rubber? - How soon can you get them?

I can get those in a couple of days.

All right! What about the riding jacket?

Uh-

th-they start at 275.

Oh, man.

Secondhand coat?

- Sounds great. - Oh, yeah!

- Good choice. - Yeah.

Hey there, Fireball.

Lunch is coming right up.

Checkers?

Checkers?

What's the matter, boy?

Oh, my goodness.

Dante!

Dante!

Something's wrong with Checkers!

Easy, big boy.

Easy.

What's wrong with him, Dante?

Looks like a colic.

Hand me that lead over there.

I've got to get him up.

Easy. Easy.

Easy. Easy.

Go call the vet.

I gotta keep him moving.

Go on. The number's on the phone.

Good boy. Good.

Well, thanks for coming out, Tom.

Wish I could do more.

We tried to keep Checkers walking as long as possible.

That was the right thing to do.

But Checkers doesn't want to walk anymore right now.

Only thing you can do is let him rest and try again a little later.

Yeah.

I don't want to paint a hopeless picture...

but if that horse doesn't get back on his feet tonight...

there's slim chance he'll make it through till morning.

- I understand. - I'm sorry.

I'll check in on you later. Call me if there's any change.

Will do.

Well...

we're gonna let Checkers rest for a while.

I talked to your mom. She's bringing some supper over.

Checkers has to get better, Dante.

He just has to.

Well, we're not gonna lose hope.

That horse has got a strong spirit.

Just like the little girl who rides him.

Sweetheart, you're not eating.

I can't.

Just take a couple bites.

May I go see Checkers now?

May as well let her go.

Sure.

Thanks for bringing dinner, Mom.

I'm so sorry.

I know that this is a difficult time for both of you.

For her.

Hi there, Checkers.

Checkers, I know you're tired...

and I know you don't feel like walking, but...

can you please just try and get up now?

You don't even have to walk. You could just...

You could just try and stand up.

Come on, Checkers, I...

I know you can do it.

If you could just try, please.

I love you so much.

You're my best friend, and-

and I don't know what I'd ever do without you.

Please don't give up.

Please. I will help you.

If you could-you could just- just try, Checkers.

Just try.

Checkers?

Checkers.

That's it, boy. Come on. I know you can do it. Please?

Come on, Checkers. You can do this.

Try moving your foot again. That's it.

Come on, Checkers, I...

Lift your head up. Come on! Come on, Checkers. Come on!

There you go, boy.

Checkers.

Come on, Checkers.

Oh, yeah!

That's right! Come on!

Checkers! Oh, Checkers!

Dante! Mom!

Come see!

It's so good!

He did it!

Attaboy.

That's incredible.

Ah, you're looking strong.

Let's see if he'll eat some warm bran.

Wait a minute.

Oh! He's hungry.

- Well, that's a good sign. - That's the best sign.

That means in a few days he'll be good as new.

Be the strongest horse in the competition.

That taste good, Checkers?

Wow. This is posh.

Well, don't be intimidated by it. It's just a barn like any other.

Yeah. Just fancier.

Name, please.

I got Moondance Alexander from Tumbleweed Stables.

- And Checkers. - A-And Checkers.

Okay, you can go on through.

Huh. Well-

Moondance, I want you to take Checkers into his stall.

- Buck and I'll bring the tack. - Okay. Come on, boy.

Good job.

- What's that pinto doing here? - Who knows.

Mm-hmm. Here we go.

This is nice, huh?

It's like a four-star hotel.

Ooh! With room service.

Thank you!

Ohh. Say it isn't so.

Hey, Checkers, don't get too chummy with this one.

He's the defending champion.

Right there.

- Good job. - Hey!

What do you got in there? Gold bullion?

- Well, we have to be prepared. - Yeah.

Why don't you go sign in, get your number.

- We'll get Checkers ready. - Okay. Thank you.

- Hey, Mom! - Hey!

Oh, this is so exciting!

Isn't it amazing?

- Hi, Mr. Wilson. - Hi.

- Hi, Josh. - Hey.

We're really looking forward to watching you ride today.

Oh, thank you.

The warm-up ring is now available for the Hunter division.

Well, that's me. I gotta go.

- Okay. Don't forget your jacket. - Oh. That's right.

- Good luck. - Uh, hey, Moondance.

I just wanted to, uh, wish you good luck.

Thanks.

I'll see you later.

Great. You haven't painted his hooves yet?

Can you please do it now?

Hi!

Moondance?

You're showing today?

Yeah. I took your advice and I entered my pinto.

Really!

That's amazing.

You'd better get ready. They just called our division.

I'll be ready.

Checkers?

Oh, my goodness!

You look so handsome!

You guys are awesome.

Well, Team Tumbleweed at your service.

- Better get your boots on. - Okay.

- Hey. - Hey.

- Is that Moondance? - Can you believe it?

Oh, my gosh.

Please tell me she isn't putting on rubber boots right now.

No way.

She is!

I can't believe she's gonna show in those.

Who cares?

It'll just make us look better.

Don't let them get to you.

You know why they're putting you down, don't you?

- Why? - 'Cause they're not sure of themselves.

- Get Checkers warmed up. - Yes, sir.

I'm gonna go get myself a good seat.

Good luck, darlin'. Knock 'em dead.

We're sure gonna try.

Okay.

Let Checkers get used to his surroundings.

Then once he settles in, take him over to that jump a couple of times.

- All right. - Okay.

- Hey! - Slower horses stay on the outside.

Dante, surprised to see you here.

Not as surprised as I am.

- That has got to be your pinto. - Yep.

Moondance.

You have got to settle down, girl.

- Right. - That turn was way too sharp.

Checkers can feel your energy, so if you're focused, he'll be focused.

- Okay. - Remember.

You're a team.

Right. We're a team.

- Good. Try it again. - Okay.

That's an unusual choice for a hunter.

Uh, any room over there?

Oh, yeah. Right here.

- Yeah. There we go. - There you go.

- Good to see you, Buck. - You too.

- Where'd you get that hot dog? - I got it over there.

What- Did I miss somethin'?

I'll tell you later.

- Hey, guys. Hi. - Hey.

This should be a riot. Check out the guy in the monkey suit.

Freddie, if you're just gonna bash everyone, sit somewhere else.

- Chill, dude. - I'm serious.

Fine. I'll go bash where I'm wanted.

Good move.

- Hey, hot stuff. - Hey. Josh is being moody again.

- Oh, forget him. - Yeah.

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the 10th Annual Bow River Classic.

Joining us today from REV Sports TV...

our friends Joe Cipriano and Mike Weir.

Well, thank you, Kirk.

It's starting. I'm so nervous.

She's gonna do great.

I love this. I really love this.

We're starting with Junior Hunters.

Our first entry, from Sonata Farms, number 230...

Shannon McGinnis riding Uptown Girl.

Mike, Shannon is coming off a big win in Indio...

in the modified Hunter Classic.

I really think this horse suits her style.

They are moving nice and quiet down this line. Very good.

Aspen should be so much fun!

Megan, you're next.

Now approaching the brown oxer.

She took off a little close.

She's gonna have to pick up the pace.

- Good luck with your lead changes. - Thanks for reminding me.

Now coming up to the final jump.

Oh, that's a very solid ride for Miss McGinnis!

Next entry, from Devonshire Farms...

number 246, Megan Montgomery riding Avalon.

This is a new horse for Megan.

That's right. He's a terrific Irish thoroughbred.

Ooh, good takeoff there.

This horse could give her the edge she needs with the judges.

Get off the phone, Fiona.

Hey, I gotta go.

I'll call you later. Bye.

Do you wanna go over the course one more time?

Please. I can do this blindfolded.

So far, this is a stylish presentation.

- I am very impressed. - Okay.

All right, you see this combination here?

- Mm-hmm. - That's gonna be tight.

You want to be nice and quiet going into it.

- Okay. Nice and quiet. - Yeah.

Great ride for Megan Montgomery!

- Yeah! - Whoo!

She might have had a slight bobble in her last lead change.

But she was in that far corner- I'm not so sure the judges even saw it.

If that's the case, it would put her in the running for the top five.

Checkers, no, no. You cannot eat the flowers.

We're watching Ted Michaels now.

He's an impressive competitor, always in ribbons.

- Nice ride. - I missed my lead change.

- Well, besides that. - Don't worry, Megan. It was just a hop.

Judges probably didn't even notice.

Trained by his father, James Michaels...

who is a former Olympic champion, of course.

That takeoff was a little rushed there.

The one thing you can count on from Ted is that he always remains cool and confident.

- Remember, you're the champion. - I know.

Next entry, from Devonshire Farms...

and last year's Bow River Junior Hunter Champion...

number 251, Fiona Hughes, riding Monte Carlo.

- Yes! - Yea! Whoo!

Everyone has their eyes on this young lady.

She is the one to beat.

Let's not count out Shannon McGinnis or Megan Montgomery.

They both had excellent rides today.

Monte Carlo is a six-year-old Hanoverian gelding with a championship pedigree.

So far she is riding this course perfectly.

Mike, you were asking me what the judges are looking for. Well, this is it.

Exquisite horse, superb equitation.

Perfectly turned out. Rider elegant- coat, custom boots.

I mean, it's the whole package.

They are flawless.

Coming up to the last line.

She'll need to slow it down to make this tight combination.

And what a performance by Fiona Hughes!

Absolutely beautiful. Joe, do you think it was enough to win it?

You never can tell which way the judges will go.

You rock! You rock!

But that was outstanding!

- That was a lovely ride. - Yeah, it's a fancy horse.

And now we're down to our last competitor.

- That was perfect. - What did you expect?

That was a really good ride.

Oh, thanks.

This is a new name on the circuit, Mike.

I don't know too much about her or her horse, for that matter.

Okay, take a nice, deep breath.

I'll update you as soon as we have more information.

You might want to exhale.

All right. Got the course visualized?

Yes.

Okay. You're ready.

Thank you, Dante.

Go get 'em.

Our last entry, from Tumbleweed Stables, number 224-

- There she is. - There she is.

Moondance Alexander riding Checkers.

- All right, Moondance! - All right!

This ought to be interesting.

Hey, Moondance, the rodeo was last week!

Joe, have you ever seen a pinto entered in this division?

Not in a major classic like this one.

Hey, why don't you get a real horse!

Okay, Checkers. We can do this.

Oh! Oh, she made it! She made it!

- Breathe. It's only the first jump. - Yeah!

He seems to be moving well so far.

He certainly does. Pintos usually have a much shorter stride than this horse.

Look at that!

Moondance is trained by Dante Longpre.

Now, there's a name we haven't heard in quite a while.

Dante fell out of the scene after one of his young riders crashed through a jump...

and was seriously injured.

It wasn't certainly anything Dante could have prevented.

Nice to see him back.

Wow! This little horse can really jump!

I can't help wonder what the judges are thinking right now.

And Moondance seems very relaxed for her first time in a major competition.

Dante is known for his strict conditioning of

his riders. We're seeing the result today.

Easy.

She's approaching the single oxer.

I can't watch!

It's been giving riders trouble all day.

- It's no trouble for Moondance. - Yes!

Did she make it?

Keep your eyes open. You're gonna miss the whole thing.

The most challenging part of the course is still ahead.

Beautiful lead change right there.

Quiet him down, Moondance.

She needs to down-shift around this corner.

- Easy, boy. - She's heading in way too fast.

They're gonna crash and burn on this combination.

This is where experience really comes into play...

which is something this young lady just doesn't have yet.

Come on. Come on.

This is it. The final combination.

But can Moondance maintain her focus and composure over these last two jumps?

This little horse might have a big enough heart to take her all the way!

If they can just keep this last stride into the final oxer.

Unbelievable! They've done it!

What an amazing event this has turned out to be!

Yes!

It's this kind of talent that makes this sport so exciting and so unpredictable.

Way to go!

Yeah! She made it! How was it? Was it all right?

It sure was.

I can't believe she made it through with no mistakes.

There's still no way she can win. Not on that horse.

These two underdogs, Mike, have come out of nowhere.

Checkers, you were brilliant.

A good boy. Let's go.

Oh.

I am very, very proud of you.

Thank you. Wasn't Checkers amazing?

You both were. Good job, buddy.

But was that good?

- It was great. - Oh, yea!

Checkers! We got a "great!"

Thank you, Dante.

Now what's happening?

Well, now we have to wait for the results.

There seems to be a heated conversation going on at the judges' table.

- It's a pinto. - It's a horse.

- When was the last time we had a pinto in this- - What seems to be the problem?

We're having a disagreement about the black-and-white horse.

What kind of disagreement?

- We don't know where he fits in. - He doesn't.

A pinto doesn't fit in the Winner's Circle of the Junior Hunter Classic.

I disagree.

You need to make a decision. We've got to announce a winner.

I'm not budging on this.

Moondance and Checkers might be forcing them to consider...

a more diverse playing field than they're used to.

While we're waiting for a decision from our judges...

could we have the Junior Hunter division trot into the ring, please?

Well, win or lose, you gave 'em something to think about.

All right.

All right, Moondance!

Let's go, Megan!

And now for the results of the Junior Hunter Bow River Classic.

Sixth place goes to Jill Blake riding Hot Tamale.

Fifth place goes to Katie Harrison riding Tango Dancer.

4th place goes to Olivia Kay riding Sophie's Trophy.

Congratulations.

Third place goes to Ted Michaels riding Alexandra.

Congratulations. Another good ride.

Second place goes to Shannon McGinnis riding Uptown Girl.

- Congratulations. - Thank you very much.

And for first place...

we have a tie.

Our Bow River Junior Hunter Classic champions are...

- Fiona Hughes riding Monte Carlo- - Whoo!

and Moondance Alexander...

riding Checkers!

- We won? - What?

Yes!

Yes! Yes! Yes!

Are you kidding me?

We won, Checkers! We won! Oh, good job, boy!

Oh! They won!

I'll be right back. I will be right back.

Congratulations once again. Very good ride.

- There we are. - Thank you.

Not a bad little horse you got there, Dante. Not bad at all.

Congratulations. This was a very good victory for you and your horse.

Thank you! But we did have a lot of help.

We'd like a photograph in a moment.

Oh, sure! Certainly!

Oh, good job, Checkers.

Let's put the blanket on the horse.

Hey, um, Fiona, congratulations.

- Thank you. - Oh, you're welcome.

I really like your horse.

Oh! Thank you! Yeah, he's a pretty good boy.

I've actually been looking for a new place to ride. How is Tumbleweed Stables?

Well, it's nothing fancy, but you really get a lot of personalized attention.

Sounds great. I'll have to check it out.

Moondance!

Can you hold this for just one second? Thank you.

Let's give a hand to our Junior Hunter Classic champion Fiona Hughes!

Well, that was the most fantastic and hair-raising experience of my life.

- You were amazing! - Thank you!

Looks like you're going to the winner's banquet.

You mean we're going.

Moondance! They're ready for your photo!

I gotta run.

Hey, Mom, um, do you wanna invite Ben to come with us?

Really?

Yeah, I mean, I was thinking...

Ben may be different, but he still deserves a chance.

What about Josh? Is he invited too?

Yeah, sure. Why not?

Ladies and gentlemen...

let's hear it for our Bow River Junior Hunter Classic champion...

Moondance Alexander and Checkers!

Thanks, Daddy.

Oh, and don't worry about me and Mom.

We're gonna be all right.

- Welcome. - Thank you.

How do you do?

Let's have a look at that pony.

♪I choose you ♪

♪ From the billions and billions ♪

♪ I will be changed from the moment I do ♪

♪ Yeah, I'll choose you ♪

♪ When the clouds part ♪

♪ A thousand guitars start ♪

♪ I choose you ♪

♪ I choose you ♪

♪ I choose you ♪

♪ Choose me too ♪♪

♪You were there for me ♪

♪ Someone kind and gentle ♪

♪ But like stars in the night ♪

♪ You slipped away ♪

♪ I wish you could be ♪

♪ With me on this journey ♪

♪ All my fears inside ♪

♪ Would fade away ♪

♪ If I could find ♪

♪ A place of mine ♪

♪ For memories ♪

♪ And secret dreams ♪

♪ And hopes that never die ♪

♪ If I could see ♪

♪ My destiny ♪

♪ Be my guide ♪

♪ And I won't hide ♪

♪ From life's uncertainties ♪

♪ Time moves on ♪

♪ I hold on ♪

♪ Try to wait patiently ♪

♪ Must be strong ♪

♪ What could be in store ♪

♪ For me ♪

♪ Ohh-ohh ♪

♪ If I could find ♪

♪ A place of mine ♪

♪ For memories ♪

♪ And secret dreams ♪

♪ And hopes that never die ♪

♪ Ohh-ohh-ohh ♪

♪ If I could see ♪

♪ My destiny ♪

♪ Be my guide ♪

♪ And I won't hide ♪

♪ From life's uncertainties ♪

♪ If I could ♪

♪ Oh, if I could ♪

♪ If I could ♪♪