08x13 - Cowgirls Don't Cry

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Previously on "Heartland"...

Ty: Do you love her?

Wade: I love your mother very much.

Okay. Go back to Vancouver then... tell her I won't stand in your way anymore.

Georgie: You know the Sadie Hawkins Dance?

Well, are-are you going?

Stephen: I don't know. Maybe.

Georgie: So I was wondering um... If you wanted to go with me?

Stephen: Yes!

I told Caleb I b*rned his cheque, and he gave me this to make sure that my money's safe in case the whole thing with Jesse goes up in his face.

Amy: What? Oh my...

(Money bundles clatter)

What is your plan? What're you gonna do with all this?

(Birds chirp, hooves thud)

Georgie: Okay, so you wanna push with your leg and guide with the reins.

Jade: You mean like this?

Georgie: Yeah. That's good.

Jade: Yeah, my mom's been paying for private lessons.

The post divorce generosity continues.

Georgie: Well, you're getting really good.

Jade: Yeah, well, good's not good enough.

I need to be great.

Georgie: Why?

Jade: Because all the guys in my school are like serious cowboys.

They're only into horsy girls.

Like this guy in my homeroom, Matt Smith.

Of course he doesn't even know I'm alive.

Georgie: Okay, well, you should take riding lessons because you love them, not because you wanna impress some guy.

Yeah, well, I bet you'll wanna impress Stephen at the dance.

You probably even bought a new dress and everything.

Actually, I haven't thought one bit about that.

Well, you better start.

It's a Sadie Hawkins Dance, not a hoedown.

Baggy jeans and a plaid shirt just aren't gonna cut it.

Georgie: (Sighs heavily)

Amy: So Lou wants us to pick the type of paper, the font, and if we want it embossed or debossed.

Ty: Debossed? Is that even a word?

Lisa: Yeah, yeah. Yup.

Embossed is when the pattern is raised against the background, and debossed is when it's... Sunk into the back of the paper.

Amy: Oh.

Ty: Oh...

Uh, thanks, Lisa.

Lisa: Anytime.

You know what, Amy? I'm... I'm really...

I'm good either way, so you pick the one you like.

Don't you make me decide, please?

Okay, well, why don't we go with something simple then?

Amy: Okay. Like this one.

Ty: Yeah, that one works for me.

Amy: Okay, me too.

Ty: Done.

Lisa: don't you wanna sort of think about it and give it a little more time?

I mean, the invitation sets the tone for the entire wedding.

(Inhales deeply) It's important.

Amy: I'm good if you're good.

Ty: Yeah, I'm-I'm good with this.

Well, if you're good then... You're good. Good.

Amy: Hi, grandpa.

Jack: Good morning.

Hey, I've got some mail here for you guys.

Looks like the "save the date" you sent to Lily and Wade says "return to sender."

Casey: A little help here?

Tim: Hmm?

Casey: (Chuckles) A little help?

Hey, are you okay?

Tim: Yeah. I ju-I just can't stop thinking about that kid that was injured at the pincher creek rodeo.

You know, the way that horse was dragging him around, he's gonna be in the hospital for weeks.

Well, that's the risk these guys take, right?

Tim: Well, risk is one thing.

That kid had no business being in that ring.

They just... they need to learn the basics.

Ungh! (Bag thuds)

Like spurring. (Door bangs shut)

You know... Measuring your rein.

I-I-I don't know...

I'm just so tired of seeing them almost k*ll themselves out there.

Casey: Well, maybe they should be mentored by a real cowboy with real rodeo experience.

Tim: Yeah. Somebody like that.

(Jug thumps)

Casey: Somebody like you... maybe?

Well... I don't know... I don't know about that.

Come on, I'm serious.

You spent your half your life out on that circuit.

You almost lost the other half in a bulldogging wreck.

You have a lot to teach these guys.

Yeah, I tried teaching once... little kids.

Uh... sheep, and the parents, and the...

I don't have the patience.

Well, I have a lot of connections at the high school rodeo association.

One phone call, I could get you some students.

Just think about it. You have a lot to offer.

(Sighs, clucks her tongue)

(Sample boards thump)

Jack: I know what you're up to.

Lisa: What?

You are like a... a wedding planning lioness ready to pounce.

No. No. That's not true.

I-I promised I wouldn't get involved unless Amy asked me to, and I am keeping my promise.

Jack: Good.

Lisa: So I'm sitting here, quietly, while she struggles with every little detail... details that I could easily handle... but no, no, I am... being quiet... for you.

My mom's cell is no longer in service.

Same with her land line.

I got a bad feeling about this Amy.

Amy: Okay, okay, yup.

No. I appreciate the information.

Thank you. (Phone beeps off)

Well, that was Paladin Transport in Vancouver.

Your stepdad's still working for them, but not there.

He's back in Hudson.

(Truck rumbles to a halt)

Amy: You okay?

Ty: (Shaky sigh)

Yeah. Let's go. (Doors open)

(Doors bang shut, tools buzz and whir)

Hey, Ty, look, I-I was gonna call you.

Ty: Where is she?

Wade: Is that any way to say hello to your old stepdad?

Where is she, Wade?

Your mom, she's fine.

That's not what I asked.

She's safe. That's all you need to know.

(Struggling grunts)

Amy: Ty, don't!

Ty: Tell me where she is!

Here we go again, huh?

Ungh! You better start talking right now!

She doesn't want you to know...

Know what?!

She's been drinking again. She's in rehab.

S08E13
Cowgirls Don't Cry

♪ And at the break of day you sank into your dream ♪
♪ You dreamer ♪ oh, oh, oh...

♪ You dreamer...

♪ You dreamer...

Ty: (Sighs heavily)

Amy: I'm sorry, Ty.

If I find out he had anything to do with my mom drinking again... I'll k*ll him.

(Opens door) I'll be right back.

Ty: Where are you going?

Amy: Trust me.

Ty: Hey! (Door bangs shut)

(On phone) Gonna test her out today. Yup. Okay. Bye, bye.

(Tools buzz and whir)

Ty's cooling off in the truck.

I knew he was gonna blame me for this.

What happened, Wade?

She was doing really well, right?

But I guess uh... old wounds, they got a way of opening up again.

It's like one day she swam out into the middle of the ocean and couldn't find her way back.

Checked her into the best rehab on the west coast... at least that's what the brochure said.

And uh... well, they don't allow visitors right away, so I-I thought I'd come up here, make a little extra money.

Everything you just told me, you should've told Ty.

Lily didn't wanna burden him with it.

Neither did I.

He has a hard time trusting you.

Secrets are only gonna make it worse.

Yeah. Yeah.

(Sighs heavily)

We tried to send you this, it got sent back.

It did?

It's the "save the date" to our wedding.

Finally decided to say yes, huh?

Yeah, I did.

Wade: Congratulations.

Amy: Thank you.

(Truck rumbles to a halt)

(Rain patters)

Hey, Ty, I understand why you're upset, I do.

Wade should've told you about your mom.

But... the way I see it, you both want the same thing.

For-for Lily to be better.

Ty: Half the things that come out of Wade's mouth are pure fiction, Amy, so...

I don't know, I just... It seemed like he was hurting.

Ty: (Amused chuckle) Well...

Maybe some human part of him feels bad for pushing my mom to the edge. Again.

Or maybe it was just an act. He's really good at that.

No. It... it didn't seem like an act to me.

Amy, honestly, I don't wanna get you mixed up in this, okay?

Amy: Okay.

Ty: Thank you.

(Door opens)

He's at the Hudson Motor Motel. Room 103.

Just thought you should know.

(Door bangs shut)

(Rain patters)

(Truck rumbles away)

Lisa: 'Kay.

Tim: Lisa!

Amy: Wow!

Tim: Wow, you have really outdone yourself!

Lisa: Oh no, no, it's nothing.

It's just uh... A medium rare beef tenderloin and some fingerling potatoes, Swiss chard, some grilled zucchini and a nice caramelized onion puree, and then a... red wine jus around, so.

Jade: Do you guys eat like this everyday?

Lisa: No. No, actually, I found this really wonderful website that has wedding meals on it and they had the recipes.

I don't know, we'll give it a sh*t and see what... you think... do you um... Have you thought at all about... what you wanna serve to everybody at the wedding?

Amy: No. Um... I haven't even picked a venue yet.

Tim: Best wedding I was ever at, they served beef on a bun.

Amy: That's a good idea.

Lisa: (Spits her wine) So-I'm sorry.

Jack: (Chuckles)

Lisa: Excuse me.

Jack: Are you okay?

Lisa: Yes, thank you.

Tim: So I have some news.

I have decided that it's time for me to give back to the rodeo world, and I thought what better way to do that than to mentor the young champions of tomorrow.

So I'm starting a rodeo school right here in Hudson.

Jack, I know what you're thinking. You're thinking, you shouldn't be mentoring anybody on anything, but, you know, I really believe that I actually have something to give these kids.

I agree.

Tim: You do?

Jack: The best and worst part of your life was rodeo.

They need to see it from both sides without the sugar coating.

You're the guy to do that. I support this.

Thanks, buddy. That means a lot.

Jack: Plus, those kids are gonna eat you alive and I definitely support that.

There it is... Thank you.

Amy: If you need a hand, let me know.

Well, thanks, honey, but Caleb and Casey are gonna help me.

Amy: Caleb, huh? How did you manage that one?

Tim: Well, he's not gonna do it for free, but I really need him because I've already got two young guys signed up for bronc lessons tomorrow, so.

The one kid is a... Matt Smith.

He's... he's got some potential.

Matt Smith?

Yeah, he's in my class.

I hear he's a really good bronc rider.

Tim: He's a rank amateur, but... By the time I'm done with him, he might win a couple buckles.

It's not beef on a bun.

Amy: Hey, what's going on up here?

Georgie: Well, I need a vintage country dress for the Sadie Hawkins Dance at my school.

I thought there must be something here in the attic.

Do you want a hand?

Uh, yeah, yeah, sure.

Okay.

(Sighs)

(Items rustle)

(Tissue paper crinkles)

(Paper crinkles)

Whoa! Whose dress is that?

It was my mom's wedding dress.

I've seen her in it in photos.

I didn't know it was up here.

Wow.

(Truck rumbles to a halt)

(Train passes in the distance, door opens)

(Door bangs shut)

(Traffic rumbles by)

(Banging on door)

Hank: Can I help you?

No. I'm just... I'm just looking for somebody.

Well, I work at the front desk, if you want to leave a message.

Ty: That's okay. I'll just... come back tomorrow evening.

Well, if you are looking for the guy in room 103, don't bother.

He's usually out all night and doesn't come back until the morning.

(Sighs heavily) Thanks.

(Truck door opens)

Tim: All right. The first thing you gotta do is ask yourself why you're here.

Are you here because you wanna ride a bronc or say you rode a bronc, or are you here to impress a girl?

Or are you here to be bronc riding champions?

Because if you are, I can guarantee that you're gonna be in... for a world of pain.

You're gonna spend more time in the dirt than you are on a horse.

And just when you think that you can't take it anymore, you're gonna find out that you're just getting started.

Jade: Sorry I'm late, Mr. Fleming.

(Gate clangs closed)

I hope I didn't miss anything too important.

Hey.

Matt: What's up?

Tim: Jade, what're you doing here?

Jade: This is rodeo school, right?

Tim: Yup. Yeah, these boys are in training, so no spectators.

Well, I'm not here to watch. I'm here to learn how to ride a bronc.

Tim: This rodeo school.

'Kay, we're not messing around here.

What, you don't think a girl can ride a bronc?

I didn't... I didn't say that.

That's not very progressive of you, Mr. Fleming.

Tim: Okay.

Wade: Come to finish the job?

I came to see you last night.

Guy at the front desk said you go out every night and you don't come back until morning.

Wade: So?

Ty: So?

When I was kid, you would stay out all night, then come home looking like something the cat dragged in.

Wade: Come on.

Ty: Sort of the way you look now.

Mom would always ask where you were, but she already knew the answer.

You were out gambling and spending the last of her hard-earned paycheque on cheap beer.

Why is it every time you and I run into each other you gotta bring up ancient history?

Well, it seems like history's repeating itself.

Mom's back in rehab, isn't she?

You have no idea what you're talking about.

Ty: Really?

Wade: Really.

Ty: Oh.

Wade: This has been a real treat. Yeah.

Thanks for stopping by. I'd love to stay and chat, I got a shift at Paladin.

Ty: You're the reason she started drinking in the first place!

You know that? She couldn't stand you watch and ruin everything, and now you're doing it again!

(Door slams shut, keys clank)

Tim: So, gentlemen... and ladies, let me introduce you to "the mighty bronc."

A bucking machine? You serious?

I thought we were here to ride a real bronc.

You are, but you're not ready yet.

Matt: Riley and I have both ridden on broncs before.

No, you and Riley have both sat on a bronc until it bucked you off.

I know you think you're hotshots, but you got a lot to learn.

That's why you're here, right? Caleb, nice of you to join us.

Caleb: Sorry, had a few things to take care of.

Yeah, I'll dock it off your pay.

All right, Riley, you're up.

(Bucking machine clanks and thumps)

Tim: Okay, get your toes out...

When you're spur... toes out when you spur forward, okay?

Harder! (Claps hands)

Faster, Caleb, come on.

(Caleb grunts, bucking machine thumps)

Tim: Stop flopping around like a fish out of water.

Okay, okay, okay. Hold, hold that's-that's good.

Matt.

(Matt and Caleb grunt, bucking machine thumps)

Tim: Okay, you're never gonna get a good spurring motion like that, Matt.

Are-are you on a bronc or a sheep right now?

Move-move your feet faster. Kick! You gotta have quick feet.

Quick feet!

(Bucking machine clanks, Caleb grunts with effort)

Okay, okay, that's enough. That's good.

Jade.

Caleb: (Panting)

You want a leg up?

Tim: Caleb, what're you doing? No, hold it.

She can get up on her own like everybody else.

Matt and Riley: (Snicker)

Tim: Quick feet.

Tim: What is so funny? Is something funny?

I didn't think anything was funny.

(Bucking machine thumps)

Tim: Let's see what you got.

That's good.

Tuck your chin in! Stay focused at the front.

Keep your toes out. Keep your toes out!

Faster, Caleb, come on! Come on.

Toes out! 'Kay, toes... out!

(Bucking machine thumps)

Tim: That's it, that's it. That's it!

She's not half bad. She's as good as you two.

(Bucking machine clanks)

Tim: Toes out!

(Birds chirp outside, approaching footsteps)

Lisa: Oh... wow. So many beautiful ones.

How are you ever gonna make a decision?

Amy: I don't know. Lou is way better at this than me.

When she gets back, I'll just ask her to pick the flowers she likes.

Lisa: Wha-wait! What she likes? No, this is your wedding day.

I mean... It's a very personal choice and you sort of have to make sure that it matches your personal colour scheme.

Amy: I don't have a colour scheme.

Lisa: Oh... well, that might be something you wanna... start thinking about.

Jack: (Clears his throat)

Lisa: But you know...

Lou has impeccable taste and I'm sure she will pick just the right flowers for you.

Amy: Okay, well, I better get to work. Bye, grandpa.

Have a good day.

(Door opens and closes)

This is ridiculous.

I'm trying so hard to honour this promise that I made to you but, Jack, the circumstances have changed.

Lou's not here, Amy seems to not be able to make a decision to save her life and...

Honestly, I think she's being kinda complacent about the whole thing.

I'm telling you, things have to be planned in proper order.

Otherwise, she'll have a meltdown on her wedding day.

Well, you might be right.

Really?

I think Amy misses Lou, especially when it comes to all this wedding stuff.

Maybe she could use your help.

But I only have one request.

Yes. Anything.

Please... talk to her before you start taking over everything.

I will ask her and if she says no, then fine, at least I-I tried. So...

Tim: All right, we're gonna give "the mighty bronc" a rest.

We're gonna move on to step two.

You guys are gonna come out of the chute on this nice, gentle saddle horse, but I want you to pretend it's a real bronc, okay?

When you're ride out in the arena, I want you to practice your spurring.

And after eight seconds, Caleb's gonna swing by and practice the pick up.

You ready, Riley?

Okay, Todd.

(Chute gate clangs open)

(Horse grunts)

Tim: Okay, feet forward.

Hold your feet. Get your feet out front.

Pull up on your reins.

See, you're losing your balance in the saddle.

You gotta tighten up. Toes out, buddy.

Come on, is that the best you can do?

Put him out of his misery.

(Horses grunt)

This rodeo school's pretty lame.

It's like Tim thinks we've never been on a horse before.

Yeah, it's like... worse than gym class.

Hey, listen. Um...

Riley and I are gonna go see if there's um... a party somewhere that we can crash tonight.

You down to come?

Sure. That'd be great.

Okay. Why don't we meet at... Maggie's.

Say around nine o'clock.

Yeah, I'll be there.

Caleb: You know, the guys are getting pretty discouraged.

Maybe you could ease up a bit.

(Horse grunts) Whoa.

This is supposed to be fun, after all.

Tim: Fun?! What do you-what is this? A carnival ride?

I'm trying to teach these guys something.

Can we at least call it a day?

Never mind them, I'm exhausted.

Tim: Oh... are ya?

Okay, that's it, everybody.

Go home. Get a good night's sleep 'cause it's gonna be a lot tougher tomorrow!

Matt: (Mutters) Let's go.

Caleb: If you keep yelling at them, they're never gonna listen to you.

I'm not trying to be hard on them. I'm trying to get them to take this seriously because bronc riding can be life or death. You of all people should know that.

They don't seem to know that.

Yeah, and they will get it, eventually. But you gotta get them on your side.

Tomorrow, why don't we bring in a practice bronc.

I'm not saying that they're ready to ride yet, but I could give them a demonstration.

It'll be something to aspire to.

And you can show off, you can show off. That's what you wanna do.

Okay. Never mind.

Okay. We'll do the demonstration.

Caleb: Yeah?

Tim: Yeah.

Caleb: Yes, we will.

Tim: Okay.

So I'll see you tomorrow.

Thanks for today.

And don't... be late.

(Motel door opens and bangs shut)

(Keys jingle as Wade walks to his car)

Amy: Are you sure this is a good idea?

Ty: I gotta find out where he's going at night.

(Door bangs shut, engine starts)

(Vehicle pulls out)

(Vehicle accelerates away)

(Truck engine starts)

(Crickets chirp outside)

(Footsteps creak coming up the stairs)

Georgie: What do you think?

Jack: Well, for a second there, I...

Thought I saw Lyndy standing right here in this room.

That was her dress.

Georgie: Oh, Jack, I'm-I'm so sorry. I didn't know.

I can wear something else.

Jack: Well, now, why would you do that?

You look beautiful.

(Footsteps on the stairs)

You're gonna be the belle of the ball.

Lisa: Here you two are. Dinner's almost ready.

Lisa: Wow.

Georgie: Do you like it?

Lisa: What a lovely dress. Where did you find that?

Georgie: Uh, just in one of the storage trunks.

Lisa: Well, it couldn't be more perfect.

Look at that.

Maybe just shorten these a little bit, hey?

Uh... how are you feeling?

Georgie: Uh, fine. Why?

Because I see a rash on your neck... and you...

I think you have a bit of a temperature.

Georgie: What?

(Truck rumbles)

Matt: Hey, Jade.

(Door opens) Hop in.

Jade: Hey.

Matt: Hey. You ready?

Jade: Yeah. Where's Riley?

Matt: Um, he's not coming.

I figured why not keep it to just the two of us tonight.

Jade: Cool. Where's the party?

I uh... couldn't find a good one, so what do you say you and I head on over to the old, uh, rock quarry?

Jade: The rock quarry?

Isn't that where people go to, you know, make out and stuff?

Matt: (Snorts) I don't know, is it?

I mean, that wouldn't be such a bad thing if it was, right?

Maybe we can go to a movie instead.

You, uh, don't wanna hang out with me?

No, I-I do. Just not at the quarry.

I thought when you, uh, showed up at rodeo school, it meant you liked me.

Well, maybe I just wanted to learn how to ride a bronc.

Matt: (Snickers)

Why is that funny?

Matt: Hey, come on, Jade. I mean...

We both know you're never getting on a bronc.

I've been to dozens of rodeos. I've never seen a girl compete.

Jade: Right, 'cause all we're good for is going to the quarry.

Matt: All right, look, is this... Is this happening or not?

Not. (Opens door)

(Door bangs shut) Matt: Hey! You know what your problem is, Jade?

You're a tease.

No wonder everyone at school thinks you're a big joke.

(Engine starts, truck rumbles away)

(Vehicle rumbles to a halt)

Amy: Ty, just pull over. You don't want him to see us.

(Engines cut out)

(Door bangs shut)

Man: Go inside, if you want.

Ty: Stay here. I'll be right back.

I'm coming with you.

No, Amy, it's too dangerous.

So you're gonna leave me alone in the truck? Here?

Let's go. (Doors open)

(Door s bang shut)

(Footsteps crunch)

Tim: Jade?

Jade: Hey, Tim.

Are you crying?

No... (Sniffs)

You okay?

Oh, fine. Never better.

(Sniffs) Best night of my life.

(Crying)

Why don't we go in and have a coffee and we'll talk about this.

Okay.

Come on.

(Lights hum)

(Mop slides)

Wade: Hey, guys.

(Water splashes)

Yeah, I saw you. (Water drains)

You were right behind me when I left the motel.

Ty: I needed to know where you were going at night.

Wade: Well, you caught me.

I break into buildings and mop the floors.

(Wet mop slaps the floor

Call the cops.

Why didn't you just tell me that?

I don't spend a lot of time bragging about my foray into the exciting world of janitorial services.

Ty: You already have a job. What's this really about?

Wade: Lily's rehab is expensive.

I work here to make a little extra cash.

Wade, I'm... I'm sorry that we followed you here.

Security guard's gonna be making his rounds in a few minutes.

You might wanna... leave before then.

Come on, Ty, let's go.

(Receding footsteps)

(Wade sucks his teeth)

(Wet mop slaps the floor)

Tim: Some boys, at the age of 17, can be real idiots.

Trust me, I'm speaking from personal experience.

Matt Smith has a lot to learn about women.

Jade: Well, he thinks the only reason I signed up for bronc school was... (Sniffs) to get his attention.

Was it?

Well, maybe at first, but...

Then I really got into it. And-and Caleb even said I was pretty good on the bucking machine.

You definitely held your own.

I know I'm no Kaila Mussell or anything, but... I thought I deserved to be there as much as the boys.

You know who Kaila Mussell is?

Jade: Yeah, she's a professional bronc rider.

She's been kicking butt on the circuit for years.

I did my research before I signed up.

I'm not stupid.

Tim: Obviously.

Jade: (Sighs) You know... It doesn't matter because I'm just gonna quit anyway.

So you're gonna let Matt win?

Well, I can't face him now.

That doesn't sound like the Jade I know.

The Jade I know would stand up for herself, demand their respect.

She'd finish what she started.

The Jade I know would show those guys what she's made of.

(Diners chatter)

(Birds chirp)

(Pacing footsteps)

Jack: don't worry, Lou, Dr. Virani said she's gonna be just fine.

Yeah, well, when it comes to chicken pox there's nothing much you can do but ride it out.

Lisa: don't scratch. It'll leave a scar, honey.

Jack: Yeah, okay, I'll let her know.

Okay, talk to you soon. Bye.

Well, Lou says you can call her or Peter at any time, and they love you.

Right now, I guess you better get a hold of Stephen and let him know you won't be coming to the dance.

(Sighs heavily) Worst day of my life.

(Dialing beeps)

(Vehicle rumbles)

(Door clicks open, engine cuts out)

Ty: Following you was a...

It was a lousy thing to do, Wade.

Wade: Yup. Yeah, it was.

Ty: Why didn't you tell me my mom was going back into rehab?

(Door bangs shut) Lily was a little embarrassed about that.

She wanted me to keep it quiet. And it wasn't just that.

I guess I figured that uh... You'd just blame me... no matter what I said you wouldn't listen to me, all right? And it turns out I was right about that.

Well, I'm listening now. I wanna know what happened.

It wasn't just one thing.

I guess it all started when Lily got laid off from work and...

She couldn't find another job.

She got pretty depressed about that.

She hid the drinking from me for a long time, but... I started hearing it in her voice.

Like uh... she wasn't slurring her words or anything, just... she just sounded a little too bright...

Louder, you know?

Yeah... I heard it too.

I was... talking to her on the phone and I heard it.

I should've done something. I-I-I...

What could you have done, Ty?

Your mom's a grown woman.

She's the only one who can get herself out of this.

I-I-I got her in the best rehab I could find.

The rest... is up to her.

Well, I wanna help you pay for her rehab.

Wade: No, no, no way.

Ty: Yeah, you're working two jobs.

I can help.

Wade: No.

She's my mother.

She's my wife.

I gotta go get ready for a shift.

Hey, I'm gonna...

I'm gonna go see her in a couple days.

I'll let you know how she's doing.

(Keys jingle)

See you, Ty.

(Unlocks door, door bangs shut)

Lisa: We need to talk.

Amy: Okay. What's up?

Lisa: Well, about your wedding.

I'm getting a little worried that things aren't being handled in a timely fashion.

For example, the venue. You haven't booked it yet and it's really one of those things you... first check off your list, you know?

Amy: Yeah, well, Lou and I are working on it.

But Lou's not even here and...

I feel like you're not really on top of things.

Yes, I am.

Oh! Oh, good. Well, then, did you... did you pick some flowers or-or-or tour some venues?

Amy: No, not yet, but...

Lisa: But see, you're kinda running out of time, honey, and I'm-I tell you this because, you know, once you get behind, it's almost impossible to get back on top.

Let me help you. I can take care of the flowers.

Amy: No, Lisa, I really don't...

Just give me a couple-just a colour.

Amy: Lisa! Can you just...

Lisa: Like purple or yellow.

Please stop, okay?

I'm sorry, but stop butting in.

You're making way too big a deal of this.

Well... it is a big deal. It's-it's your wedding.

Yeah, my wedding.

Tim: Okay, g*ng, this is Tequila hangover.

Caleb's gonna be riding him.

He's a tame bucking horse.

I want you to watch closely.

When Caleb comes out of the chute and rides out there, watch how he spurs, and-and how he's in time with the horse, okay?

(Horse whinnies)

Casey will record all this and then we'll play it back afterward.

Caleb, you ready?

(Gate clanks open, horse grunts)

(High-pitched whinny, hooves thunder)

(Horse grunts and whinnies, bucks wildly)

Riley: Whoa, look at him go!

Matt: Aw, man, check it out!

(Horse kicks and bucks wildly)

Tim: Okay. Not bad. Not great.

Caleb: I think I'll take that as a compliment.

Casey: Wanna see it back?

Caleb: Yeah.

Casey: Here it is.

Tim: All right.

Okay, you see how he stays back... And lifts his rein?

That gives him a good spurring motion so it can stay in time with the horse's bucking.

Okay, back-back it up again.

Casey: Yup.

Tim: Now-(Gate clangs open)

(Horse whinnies)

Tim: What the hell?! Jade!

Jade: Agh! Ungh!

(Jade grunts, horse whinnies)

(Thunderous bucking and kicking)

Ungh!

Tim: Jade!

Jade? Jade.

(Horse whinnies nearby)

b*at that, boys.

Jade.

What do you think you were doing, huh?

Do realize how dangerous that was?

The whole reason that I started this rodeo school was to teach kids to ride safe, and you did the exact opposite of that.

You told me to show those guys what I'm made of.

Not like that!

I had to, Tim! I'm not just some buckle bunny Matt Smith can take to the quarry.

No, you're not.

You didn't have to ride that bronc to prove that.

Yes, I did.

Now every time Matt Corners some girl in his truck, he's gonna think of me flying out of that chute and kicking his butt.

You got some serious guts, I'll give you that.

Now, I've got two granddaughters and when I think about all the Matts that they're gonna run into in their lives, makes me crazy.

I just hope that they deal with them with as much strength as you did today.

But you broke the rules.

I'm out, aren't I?

Pack up your stuff.

Amy: And Lisa just kept pushing me about the wedding, so... I kinda told her to butt out.

Well, that doesn't sound like you.

I know, but she wouldn't take no for an answer.

So why did you say no?

Because... I already have Lou breathing down my neck.

The last thing we need is another wedding planner in the mix.

Ty: Okay...

Amy, Lou's not here and we're both pretty busy, so... doesn't Lisa helping out sound like a good idea to you?

Amy: (Sighs heavily)

Ty: Unless you don't want help.

Amy: No, I... I do.

Okay. What's the problem then?

Matt: Hey, Jade. Wait up. Jade!

Hey, just... hear me out, okay?

Look, what you did on that bronc back there...

It was pretty cool.

I didn't think you had it in you.

Now you know.

Sucks you got kicked out.

All right, look. I'm uh...

I'm sorry about last night. I was...

I was being a jerk.

Yeah, you were.

All right, well, sorry.

(Birds chirp, steers bellow in the distance)

(Tools buzz and whir, men chatter)

Wade: Yeah, you can go ahead and work on that.

Man: Mm-hmm.

Hey, Wade?

What's this?

Ty: Amy and I talked about it. We wanna help you pay for my mom's rehab.

Wade: Oh, man, Ty, I told you. I don't want it.

Ty: I know, Wade, but you can't work two jobs forever.

You're gonna burn out.

Let us help.

(Men chatter)

Aren't you afraid I'm gonna... just take the money and run?

No. I trust you.

I appreciate it.

You should come down and visit your mom when she's feeling up to it.

Yeah, I will.

I'm gonna make sure she gets better, Ty.

With any luck, she'll be better, we'll make it up to the wedding and we'll be sitting right there in the front row.

Thanks.

(Shake hands)

(Receding footsteps)

You have a visitor.

Georgie: Oh!

Stephen: Hey, Georgie.

Georgie: Stephen... hi!

Jack: So... I'll just be in the kitchen, if you need me.

Georgie: Uh, don't get too close. I'm contagious.

I already had chicken pox, so I'm not worried.

Oh. Okay.

So um... are you looking forward to the dance?

I don't think I'll be going.

How come?

If you're not going, neither am I.

So if you're not busy, maybe we can hang out.

Uh, yeah, yeah. Sure, okay.

So what do you feel like doing?

Uh... anything. Just talk to me.

Anything to distract me from how itchy I am.

When I had chicken pox, my mom made me wear a pair of oven mitts.

Did it work?

Oh no. I still scratched.

(Laughing)

Lisa: Hey.

Amy: Hey.

Lisa: Can I come in?

Amy: Yeah.

(Photograph thumps lightly)

I'm really sorry about before.

Don't, Amy, worry about it for a second.

That's a really beautiful dress.

Amy: It was my mom's. (Sighs)

Mrs. Bell made it.

Lisa: Really?

Amy: Yeah. (Chuckles)

(Sighs) I found it in the attic the other day.

When I was a little girl, I always used to imagine what my wedding would be like.

I even told my mom that...

I was gonna ride sugarfoot down the aisle.

Lisa: (Laughing)

Amy: He was my favorite pony back then.

I guess I just thought that... when it came time for my real wedding, my mom would be here... to help me make all the big decisions.

(Sighs heavily, clasps Amy's hand)

Nobody can replace your mom, of course, and I wouldn't even dream of trying.

I just wanna make it easier for you, Amy.

If there's anything I can do, I wanna do that.

And if it means butting out, I promise I can do that too.

Yellow.

Yellow... what?

You asked me what colour I liked for the wedding bouquet.

I pick yellow.

Lisa: Okay.

So then I'll... Go to the flower shop and look for yellow bouquets for you.

(Chuckles) Okay...

Aw...

Amy: Okay.

Lisa: Okay.

Amy: (Sniffs)

Maybe some blue ones too.

Yeah? Yellow and blue. I'm on it.

(Sighs)

Tim: That's good, Matt.

You're sitting back, pulling on the rein.

(Bucking machine thumps, Matt grunts)

Looks like you might actually be capable of learning something after all, huh?

Who knew?

Casey: How's it going?

Tim: So far so good.

(Matt grunts, bucking machine thumps)

Tim: I feel bad about kicking Jade out of the class.

Casey: I know, but what she did was crazy.

You did the right thing.

Tim: That girl though, she is fearless, and that is not a bad quality to have as a bronc rider.

I think I'm gonna her a place in the next class, if she's really serious about it.

Casey: I think that's a good idea.

It might be a bit crowded though.

I just had three parents call me wanting to get their kids signed up.

That means word's getting out. Congratulations.

Tim: Thanks. Well, I owe it all to you.

Casey: (Laughs) I didn't do anything.

Tim: You did. Come on, you're the one that convinced me that I could do this.

I wouldn't have even tried if it wasn't for you.

Thanks. (Kiss)

♪ I wanna love you so long that your tastes change ♪

(Door bangs shut) Ty: Hey.

Amy: What do you think?

Ty: Oh, yeah, those are nice.

Amy: They're a sample from the flower store.

Lisa picked them out.

You were right. I think she's gonna be a big help.

Amy and Ty: (Happy sighs)

Amy: Will you come somewhere with me?

♪ Well, how 'bout the good days? ♪

(Hooves thunder)

♪ How 'bout the bad?

♪ In with the laughter Amy: Whoa...

♪ Out with the sadness ♪ How long will I love you?

♪ How long could it go on?

Amy: Blue and yellow were my mom's favourite colours.

♪ How 'bout forever...

♪ Our love will be strong ♪ How 'bout forever...

♪ Our love will be strong Announcer: Sometimes a dream is worth holding on to.

I'm choking under the pressure.

Don't be so hard on yourself.

Announcer: Quitting is not an option.

Okay, one more time.

You could win this whole thing.

I'm the wink link.

Now!

Announcer: Heartland returns with an all new episode, Sunday March 1st on CBC.