06x03 - Keeping Up Appearances

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Amy: Previously on "Heartland":

Ty: You going somewhere?

Matter of fact, I am. Paris.

There's someone there I wanna see.

Tim: Okay, I have some news.

My son, Shane, has been accepted into a private school for the gifted.

I can stay here?

Well, that's the thing.

You can stay here for the time being.

I signed a bunch of papers this afternoon that made that happen.

Why don't we get married?

I mean, really, why not?

What if we just wait?

I mean, it won't change the way we feel if we wait.

(Cows moo loudly)

Tim: Yeah! Come on, cow!

Come on!

(Whistles)

Jack: Watch the edges there!

Tim: Oh, come on, give me a break!

Jack: Then get your head out of the grass!

What is with you this morning?

Tim: Nothin'.

Miranda called last night.

She wants to come for a visit with Shane next week.

Jack: That's a good thing, isn't it?

Tim: Yeah, it would be, except I know she wants to talk about tuition.

Now wait a minute.

You wouldn't shut up about how that school was the best thing for his future.

She's gonna sell her car to pay her share, Jack.

Right, so it's her share you're concerned about.

Tim: I am.

I just don't know how I'm gonna pay mine.

Jack: (Chuckles)

(Engine sputters)

Ty: Ah, damn it.

Thank you. I owe you big time.

Oh, I'm sure I can think of a way It's not that big a deal.

It's my job, Amy.

No, I don't mean that.

Scott knows what it's like to study for finals.

And hold down a job at the same time?

You sure everything else is all right?

Yeah, everything's fine.

It's just I am... Very late.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

I'll give you a call later.

See you.

Okay.

(Truck starts up)

Ty: Perfect! Thank you.

Tim: Come on, come on.
(Whistles)

(Cows moo loudly, car horn honks)

Whoa! Whoa!

(Car horn honks)

Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!

(Cow hooves rumble)

(Car horn honks, tires crunch)

Whoa.

Jack: What is going on here?

Sorry, guys, looks like I spooked 'em a little.

Jack: Well, a car horn tends to do that.

Tim: What do you think you're doin' tearin' the grass up like that?!

Lou said you guys would be out here.

Tim: Lou?

My daughter, Lou? How do you know her?

I'm staying in one of her cabins.

I thought I'd come see a couple of real cowboys in action.

Well, this isn't some kind of Western safari, y'know.

Trucks k*ll the grass; That's why we use horses.

Right.

Sorry.

Name's Lanny Barrick, by the way.

With any luck, we just might be neighbours.

Tim: Can you believe that guy?

Jack: Neighbours?

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♪ you sank into your dreams, ♪
♪ you dreamer. ♪
♪ Oh, oh, oh... ♪
♪ You dreamer, ♪
♪ you dreamer. ♪

Lisa: Hiya, stranger.

Jack: Lisa!

Lisa: (Giggles)

Jack: Oh my gosh!

Lisa: (Giggles)

I thought I was pickin' you up at the airport this afternoon.

I caught an earlier flight 'cause I couldn't wait to see ya.

Me too.

Tim: Agh! Mon dieu!

This isn't Paris, you two.

Tim and Lisa: (Laugh)

Lisa: Hi, Lou! Lou: Hi, Lisa.

Hey, Dad.

Tim: Hi, honey.

Hey, by the way, thanks for sending that yahoo out in the monster truck to see us.

Lou: What? Who? Lanny Barrick?

Lisa: Lanny Barrick? That's an old friend of mine.

I met him back when he was starting his little oil company.

Lou: Well, I might have mentioned that you guys were out there moving some cattle.

He's obsessed with becoming a weekend cowboy.

He lives in Calgary, but he's out here doing some ranch shopping.

An expensive hobby.

Lisa: Well, he doesn't have to worry; He's loaded.

How loaded?

Lisa: His "little" oil company is now one of the top ten producers in all of Alberta.

Really.

Well, I gotta go.

Good to see you, Lisa.

You too.

Tim: Hey, kid. Georgie: Hey.

Hey, why aren't you in school?

You told me to finish my chores first.

Jack: That was before school and you knew what I meant.

Come on, I'll take you in.

Well, I have to change my clothes.

Jack: There's no time for that. Get in the truck now.

Lise, I'm sorry. I won't be too long.

I won't be too long. Just...

Lisa: Uh...

Hey.

Who is that?

Hi.

That's Georgie.

What? Grampa hasn't told you?

No, he told me nothing.

(Truck rumbles)

Lanny: You come to yell at me some more?

(Chuckles)
No, no, not at all.

Sorry we got off on the wrong foot.

I wanted to introduce myself properly.

Tim Fleming.

Welcome to Hudson.

Thank you.

My daughter, Lou, was telling me you might be looking for a ranch around here.

Uh, I don't know, I'm having second thoughts.

I saw a place today with some rotten little shack they were passing off as a ranch house.

I don't know what my realtor was thinking.

I've been livin' round here for most of my life.

Let me tell ya, there's some nice places.

Well, maybe that's what I need - a guy like you.

A guy like me?

Yeah, a cowboy, a guy's who's worked the land, knows the cattle business.

You could help me find my dream ranch.

Yeah, I could give you my professional opinion.

I could fire my realtor-

Well, I wouldn't-

Maybe I'd pay you a finder's fee.

Let's say 3 percent of the purchase price?

That's generous.

Well, it's my pleasure.

Of course, if you're uncomforatable with 3, I could knock it down to 2.

No, no, I'm comfortable. I'm good, I'm good with- that's fine.
(Chuckles)

Sounds great.
(Chuckles)

Lanny: Hey, Paige. This is Mr. Fleming.

He's gonna find us our dream ranch.

Oh, hello.

Hello.

Yeah, I'm gonna try.

Say, we're having a dinner up at the house tonight.

It's a welcome home party for Lisa.

You and your daughter would be welcome as our guests.

Daughter?
(Chuckles)

Mr. Fleming...

Paige is my wife.

(Embarrased chuckle)
(Chuckles)

Hey, what's up?

Amy: Hey, um, I know I just saw you, but I totally forgot I need some West Nile vaccine.

Oh, I can grab that for ya.

Right here. There you go.

Awesome! Thank you.

You're welcome.

Ty, um...

I know you said it is, and I hate to keep asking, but...

Is everything really okay?

It's fine.

But I actually wish you'd quit asking me that.

I think it'd be a whole lot better if we could just...

Go back to being normal with each other.

Okay, I'm sorry.

It's okay.

Thank you for this.

Sorry about that. That girl...

Mm-hmm, Georgie.

Yeah.

Yeah, Lou told me all about her.

Why didn't you?

Well...

It's a complicated situation and I didn't really wanna get into it over the phone.

Jack, you're raising a foster child?

Well, I suppose I am.

It's only temporary until they can find her a proper home.

I wanna hear all about you and the rest of your trip.

Well, I wanna tell you, but you know what?

At this point, I gotta go.

I have so much to get caught up on and I-

But you just got here!

No! You just got here!

I've been here all morning waiting for you.

But I will see you at dinner and I'll tell you everything.

Okay.

Okay.

Scott: Hey, thanks for hustling out the BVD vaccine.

Ty: Yeah, no problem.

There we go.

(Sighs)

Whoa! Hold on a second!

What's wrong? Uh...

I brought the wrong one.

I gotta go back to the clinic.

You brought the live vaccine?

You know what would've happened if I would've injected this into a pregnant cow?

Yeah, I know.

Look...

I know you're stressed out, I get that, but I really need you to be on top of your game.

I'm sorry, Scott. It won't happen again.

I promise.

Lanny: This is delicious, Lou.

Lou: Oh, thank you.

Paige: These biscuits are so fluffy!

Lou: Cake flour and shortening is the secret.

Tim: I thought you might enjoy a good ol' fashioned country meal.

Jack: So you're lookin' for a cattle ranch, Lanny?

Lanny: Yeah. Just a little place to help us get outta the city on the weekend.

Tim's gonna help us find it.

Really.

Paige: We're thinking a log house with an open beam concept, a rundle rock fireplace, a deck with a mountain view, and... oh, a pool pavilion would be amazing.

Wow! You sound just like the women on those TV shows.

Paige: I have to admit,

I'm kind of addicted to the Home Design Channel.

I mean, "The Real Housewives of-

Lou: Georgie, did you have a biscuit?

Lanny: Lou, we really love that dude ranch of yours.

Thank you.

Actually, Lisa and I are partners on it.

Well, you pretty much run that place on your own, at this point, while holding down a job as a financial adivsor, I might add.

Where at?

Lou: Hubbard Financial.
(Door opens)

You and I should talk.

Absolutely! In fact-

Ty: Sorry I'm late. I was studying.

Hey.

Hi.

So what are you studying to be?

Uh, a vet.

Lanny: Oh, good career.

And you, Amy, are you in university?

No, I, um... I work with horses.

You hear that Paige? Another horse-crazy gal.

Do you ride too?

Well, I-

Hell, yeah.

She's a cowgirl through and through.

She was riding before she could walk.

The first thing we're gonna do when we find ourselves this dream ranch, is get you a horse, a real beauty.

Yeah?

You know, I might just have the horse for you.

You free tomorrow, Amy?

Yeah, I could be.

Good. We'll do a little show-and-tell.

Lanny: That sounds good.

What's this horse's name?

Lightning Dexter.

I like him already.

Tim: He used to be a champion race horse.

Lanny: Really?

Won me a lot of money.

After I retired him, I had Amy re-train him as a hunter jumper.

Wow. He's gorgeous.

But I'm not really planning to jump.

Great trail horse too.

Why don't you take it for a spin?

I'd love to, but I didn't bring any of my gear.

Lanny: So how much you want for him?

Tim: Oh... I don't know.

At least forty.

Since I'm already throwing some business your way, why not knock it down to 25?

(Sighs)

I don't know if I could take that hit.

Say thirty, you got a deal.

All right. Deal.
(Surprised gasp)

Paige: Lanny, I just need a trail horse.

It's only the best for you, honey.

Paige: (Chuckles)

(Tires screech)

(Tires squeal)

Who are you and what are you doing on my horse?

Jack: That does sound like a lot of money for that horse.

Amy: Mallory, hi! Welcome home!

Jack: We didn't expect you for a couple of weeks.

Mallory, oh!

So Nashville's not all your dad thought it was, huh?

No, it wasn't.

His new label jerked him around a lot so he dumped them.

Now he's building a studio in our garage.

(Chuckles)

Now explain, why is some strange girl riding Copper?

Oh, that's Georgie.

I said she could take him out this morning before school, but that was well over an hour ago.

Who the heck is Georgie?

You just saw her now? Where is she?!

She was going up the driveway.

That girl!

Hello? Who is Georgie? What is going on here?

Okay, I will fill you in later, but right now I have to deal with a woman who paid a lot of money for a horse.

Wow, you look like hell. You up studying all night?

Yeah, pretty much.

Well, I'm heading off to the polo club.

I need you to take care of a couple of things around here.

There's an Australian Shepherd that needs its nails clipped, and there's a horse in the isolation stall that needs its IV changed.

(Sleepily)
No problem.

Scott: Just call me if you need anything.

Okay.

Oh, yeah, there will be a woman coming by to pick up her dog's ashes.

Old Buster, he finally bought the farm.

Ty: (Yawning) Okay.

See you later.

(Yawns loudly)

(Rain patters down, kids chatter)

Jack: Okay, get a move on. I'm already late to see Lisa.

Again.

Something wrong?

You're not having trouble in class are ya?

You know, I didn't exactly love school when I was your age either, especially the math.

I could never wrap my head around geometry.

I'm not having troubles in class.

Then what then? Your teacher?

She's all right.

Jack: The other kids?

They're okay, except for Kyle Suffield.

Why? Is he pickin' on you or somethin'?

Hey, hey.

I have to go.

What's going on with this Kyle kid?

Nothing!

You're the one that mentioned him.

Is he some kind of bully or somethin', 'cause if that's what's goin' on here-

Okay!

He says I dress like a boy. That's all!

I can deal with it, all right?

(Birds chirp)

Amy: Okay, now just use your reins to keep him straight, collect up on him a bit.

Paige: I know how to ride a horse! What's wrong with him?

Amy: He just has a bit of that race track mentality.

Just keep your legs off him and your hands still.

Whoa! What do you mean?!

Easy, Paige!

Paige: Help me! Agh!

Amy: Easy, just circle up!

Paige: Help!

Amy: Paige, pull on your reins!

Paige: What?!

Amy: Pull it!

Paige: Whoa! Whoa! Oh my God!

Amy: It's okay. Whoa.

Paige: Get me off this horse! Please!

Amy: It's okay, it's okay. Take it easy, Dexter.

Paige: (Gasps)

He's still not back yet?

Nope.

I'm sure he has a very good reason.

Oh, I'm sure he does.

So, Lisa, um, that Lanny guy last night, was he just blowing smoke or what?

No, that's Lanny.

I think when it comes to his business, or a ranch, or even a buying a horse for his wife, he's gonna make damn sure he has the best of what's going.

Mmm-hmm.

'Cause at one point he said we should talk.

I caught that. That's kind of exciting.

I would love to look at his portfolio.

You would.
(Chuckles)

But let me give you a little bit of advice about dealing with him.

He kind of flies by the seat of his pants.

So make sure you're the one that follows up.

Right. Thanks.
(Door opens)

Oh, look.

Jack: (Sighs heavily)

Lou: (Clears throat)

It was you that asked me to come here and meet you for coffee, right?

Yeah, yeah, I, uh...

Oh, the time kinda got away on me a bit there.

Let me guess...

Yeah, Georgie.

I was just gonna drop her off and then scoot right home, but, well, then she told me about this kid that's been teasin' her pretty hard, and it turns out that's the reason that she's been avoiding school, so I had a bit of a chat with her teacher about it and...

I wanna hear all about it, but now I have to go to an appointment.

(Chuckles)

I understand.

(Laughs)
You understand?

I'm the one that's been sitting here for an hour waiting for you!

I know you have and I'm sorry, but I will make it up to you, I promise.

Oh? I can't wait to find out how you do that.

(Chuckles)

Mrs. Roche: Hello!

Hello?

Hi there.

Sorry, no one was at the front desk.

I'm here to pick up Sparky.

Right.

Scott told me you would be by.

I'll go get him for you now.

Okay.

What, what's this?
(Confused chuckle)

It's Sparky's ashes. I'm sorry for your loss.

Mrs. Roche: (Shrieks)

Oh my God!

Oh my God!

Scott: What's going on here?

I just gave her Sparky's ashes.

She's in shock.

Scott: Ty...

I'm sorry, Ms. Roche. Sparky is the Shepherd who needed to get his nails trimmed.

There's been a misunderstanding and Sparky's just fine.

I am so sorry.

This is my fault. I mixed up the names.

He's fine. I'll go grab him now.

He's okay.

You okay?

I can't believe you let me get on that crazy horse!

Excuse me?

He's un-ridable!

There is nothing wrong with Dexter, but he does need an experienced rider, which is what you told me you were.

It's been a while, but I am an experienced-

Oh, come on, Paige.

I could see as soon as you got on that you were green.

So first, you almost k*ll me and now you're insulting my riding skills?

I do this for a living, Paige.

If you really are serious about buying a horse, maybe I can give you some riding lessons, if you want to learn.

Yeah, yes.

But it's not gonna be on Dexter.

It's gonna be on a horse that matches your ability.

(Sighs)

Okay, but please don't tell Lanny we're switching horses.

He's gonna find out eventually.

Not yet.

Just let me deal with that.

Okay.

(Knocking)

(Door opens)

Lou: Oh, hi.

I was just on my way home from work and thought you might use some extra towels.

Actually, we have plenty, but thank you.

Oh, okay.

I'll be getting home then.

I have some more work to do before dinner.

Oh. At Hubbard Financial, it's never just an eight-hour day.

We're always working hard to make our client's money work hard for them.

You know what I mean?

Yes, I do know what you mean.

Something told me this was about more than clean towels.

Yes, it is, and I apologize. I'm overstepping my bounds.

Don't you apologize.

It was me who suggested that we talk.

The truth is I'm frustrated.

My advisors have been giving me dinky returns on my investments.

Well, maybe there's something we can do to change that.

I mean, I would be happy to look at your portfolio.

Well, a second set of eyes never hurt.

All right, I'll send you over my financials.

Great.

Ty: Somehow I mixed up the files and the names!

(Laughing)
No, no, no!

Ty: It's not funny, Amy!

You should have seen the look on her face!

She was horrified!

Both: (Laughing)

This is really not funny!

Come on!

Amy: (Laughs hysterically)

Aw, it was horrible!

I could lose my job over this.

You're not gonna lose your job, okay?

It was an honest mistake.

You'll go into work tomorrow and everything will be back to normal.

I hope so.

It will be, okay?

I really hope so.

Both: (Laughing hysterically)

Ty: (Groans)
Amy: (Continues laughing)

Ty: Uh, hi.

Hi there. Can I help you?

Uh, I work here. Who are you?

Cassandra Fay.

Cassandra, um, I'm Ty. What are you, uh, what're you doing back here exactly?

Oh, I'm Scott's new vet assistant.

Tim: Hey, , how'd the ride go with Paige yesterday?

She love Dexter or what?

Uh, actually, she-
(Car horn blasts)

Tim: Geez, I wish he'd stop doin' that.

(Dog barks loudly)

Hey, you don't have to lay on the horn every time.

Lanny: I got your cheque.

Tim: Of course it does get my attention.

Lanny: For Dexter.

Thank you.

I tell ya, I can't wait to see you get on that horse.

You're gonna look like the queen of the rodeo.

(Giggles)

But we gotta get a move on.

So you got any decent ranches lined up for us today?

Tim: Yeah. Got a couple of beauties.

Lanny: That's what you said yesrterday.

Tim: Wish us luck.

Amy: Good luck.

You haven't told him about Dexter have you?

I told you, I'll deal with it later.

Okay.

Amy: All right, you look good.

Okay, I want you to keep your shoulders, your hips and your heels all in line.

Okay.

Amy: You don't have to be scared, okay?

Klondike is a real sweetheart. I just took him on.

Okay.
(Chuckles)

Amy: I promise.

I want you to put some pressure in your stirrups, and when you're ready you just squeeze him forward.

Paige: Okay. (Clicks teeth)

Whoa! What's he doing? Where's he going?!

Amy: It's okay.

Just drop your hands, drop your hands.

Paige: Ah! Okay.

Amy: All right, you're just giving him the wrong signal.

So, why don't we try something else?

Okay, I want you to grab tight onto your horn.

Paige: Okay, I don't know much about horses, but I do know that's a dead giveaway that somebody can't ride.

Amy: Okay, well, these things, they do take time.

Paige: But I don't have time.

Lanny wants to see me ride, so can we step up the training?

Amy: (Cell phone rings) Okay.

(Phone beeps on)
Just give me two minutes.

(Sighs)
Hey, Ty.

Whoa! Slow down, slow down.

You were fired?

Jack: Hey, look who's here.

Hi! Hi!

Lisa: How are you? Mallory: Good.

Lisa: Wow! You look great!

Mallory: Oh, thanks!

It smells good in here. Did Lou cook muffins?

No, I baked croissants.

Jack: Lisa's spoilin' me with a picnic lunch today.

We are going to eat all our favourite foods from our time in France.

Wow! Look at you all cultured.

(Telephone rings)

Lisa: I'm kind of proud of them. Look at them.

Hello?

Yes, it is.

Oh boy.

I certainly will. Thank you.

(Phone beeps off)

Let me guess: Georgie.

Yeah, she got into a dust up at recess there and now she's been suspended.

Lise...

I, uh... I have to go.

This is getting ridiculous. Who is Georgie?

This really is getting ridiculous.

No, seriously, who is Georgie?

Amy: I still think we're going a little fast.

I mean, wouldn't it just be easier for you to tell Lanny?

No. You don't know him like I do.

I've been with him for 3 years, i've worked with him for 5.

You work for him?

Yeah, that's how we met. I'm his VP of marketing.

Oh, sorry, I just-
I didn't think-

Yeah, most people don't.

They assume I'm just some gold-digging trophy wife.

Let's just get on with this... lesson, okay?

Okay.

Pretty simple -

I just want you to go to the right of this pole and weave your way right to the end, okay?

Okay.

Amy: You can just go at a walk, a trot, whatever you feel.

Paige: (Clicks teeth)

Amy: That's good! Look where you want to go, pick him up a little bit.

Oh, not that much!

Paige: Whoa! Whoa!

Amy: Easy, easy, just say whoa!

Paige: Oh my God! (Shouts)

Amy: It's okay.

Paige: That's it! I can't do this!

Okay, just stay calm, okay?

Paige: Please, I just wanna get down!

Lou: Hey, look who's here!

Auntie Mallory's back! Yay!

Whoa! What's with you?

Nothing! Just no one cares that I'm back.

Lou: I do. Hello? Why do you think I texted you?

Really? I thought it's 'cause you needed a babysitter.

What?! No! That is not...

The only reason.

I knew it.

(Sighs)

Please, Mallory, just for an hour, okay?

I've gotta look at this guy's portfolio.

He's a heavy hitter and I could really use the business.

Fine! Under one condition: Just tell me what's up with this Georgie kid.

Yes, absolutely.

I am gonna tell you everything later, okay?

Thanks, Mallory! I really appreciate this.

Okay, bye-bye, Kitty cat.

Katie: (Giggles)

Mallory: Hey, I did miss my Kitty cat.

Did you miss your Auntie Mallory?

(Light knock)

Hey, Scott, how's it going?

Can't complain.

I heard you ran into a few snags moving into the Hanley's.

Lou: Oh, yeah, you know, nothing a bunch of money, inconvenience, and hassle won't fix.

Scott: Hey, I was looking for you.

I was just wondering how those new horses from the McSlade ranch were doing.

Really.

Um... is this a bad time?

Amy: Well, it's kind of awkward.

What do you mean?

You just fired my boyfriend.

You fired Ty?

(Shocked)
This is news to me.

Really? Ty thinks you let him go.

What's up with that guy lately?

Well, he's, you know, he's stressed about exams and studying and...

You should probably let him know he still has his job.

Actually, Scott, I think I know what's weighing on Ty's mind.

He proposed to Amy and he didn't exactly get the response he was looking for.

Mallory: Jake!

I was surprised to hear from you.

Yeah, I just got back.

No phones in Nashville?

Look, I'm sorry.

You don't owe me an explanation.

Jake, don't be like that.

I'm back and it's for good now.

I'm happy for you.

Look...

I've got a ton of homework to do, so...

I'll see later.

Lisa: Hello?

Jack: Hi!

I'm sorry for leaving you.

Lisa: Again.

Jack: I know.

I just need to get this situation under control.

What if you can't do that?

What do you mean "can't"?

Well, I mean...

What if it's too much for you?

You know, raising an 11-year-old, that's a lot of work.

For someone my age?

No, Jack, it's more about where you are in your life!

You raised a child.

You practically raised your grandchildren!

I mean, why are you always the one that has to jump to the rescue?

Haven't you cleaned up enough people's messes at this point?

Oh, so what, I should just turn my back on her?

Georgie: Sorry to cause such a mess.

Jack: That's not what Lisa meant.

She just wants me to think through what's best for all of us.

You mean what's best for her.

Okay.

I'm gonna leave this to you, okay?

Jack: I'm sorry.

Lisa: Mmm-hmm. You call me sometime.

That is not fair.

She's put up with a lot since she got back, and you know what? Maybe she's right.

Maybe I am too old to take care of a girl like you.

A girl like me?

That's right; A girl that skips school and gets suspended for fighting.

Well, that's your fault.

I beg your pardon?!

You told my teacher what was going on!

I was gonna tell her myself.

You made me look like a total wimp!

So what, you had to go punch out Kyle Suffield?

Yeah. I hit him hard, hard as any boy could.

Then he cried... like a little girl.

Well, okay, maybe I did jump the g*n with your teacher, but you better make sure that I never ever get another call like the one I got today.

Do you understand me?

I gotta go do some homework.

(Sighs heavily)

Amy.

Dad, did you find Lanny a ranch today?

He didn't like any of them.

I got one more to show him tomorrow and that's it.

His standards are too high.

Of course I shouldn't complain because that's why he bought Dexter.

Amy: Actually, can I talk to you about that?

Tim: Well, no, that's what I wanted to talk to you about.

I plan on giving you a cut.

Amy: No, no, that's not what I mean.

What the hell are you trying to pull?

Tim: What?

How dare you put my wife on a dangerous horse!

She actually said that?

Oh, she told me the whole story -

And you can keep that nag you switched for Dexter!

What're you talkin' about?

This is what I was trying to tell you.

Dexter isn't right for Paige, but-

Well, that's a pleasant way to put it.

He damn near k*lled her!

I want my money back!

You mind telling me how I just lost 30 grand?

(Truck rumbles to a halt)

Amy: I can't believe you told him we tried to sell you a dangerous horse!

I couldn't tell him the truth.

I don't get it.

You can't ride, so what?

Is he really gonna hold that against you?

I don't know, he might.

Why?

It's kind of hard to understand, okay?

Well, try me.

(Sighs)

Lanny is a very wealthy man and so are all of his friends, and they all talk like they've been everywhere and done everything.

It's intimidating.

You're right, I don't understand.

So I told Lanny that I grew up on this big ranch filled with prize horses.

And you didn't even grow up in the country, did you?

Actually, I did, just nowhere near a ranch.

I grew up in Barnwell, above my family's grocery store, until it went bankrupt.

You must think I'm such a fraud...

Because that's exactly what I am.

(Horse whinnies)

Mallory: What do you think you're doing?

What does it look like I'm doing?

It looks like you're wasting your time because you're not riding him.

Amy said I could.

Who do you think you are?!

And what're you even doing here?!

No one else seems to have time to tell me.

Look, I just wanna go for a ride, okay?

Well, you can't. He's my horse.

You should thank me for riding Copper.

He's way out of shape.

That's why I'm taking him for a ride!

Fine! He's a boring horse anyway!

Who's the kid?!

Okay, look, I will tell you all about this Georgie thing, but only if you promise to come by tonight around 6:00.

You need me to babysit again.

Just promise me you'll be here.

Fine, whatever.

Just explain to me who the kid is.

(Dogs bark in kennel)

You seriously thought I would replace you?

There was this new girl here, Scott, and...

Come on, man! If I was gonna fire you, I'd at least do it to your face.

I know, man.

I just thought with these mistakes that I've been making recently that-

Hey, at least you didn't mix up the dogs' files until after the cremation.

(Chuckles)

So who is this Cassandra girl anyway?

She's a vet student at the U of C.

Things are pickin' up around here so I thought we could use the extra pair of hands, and now you'll know someone when you get in.

Oh, if I get in.

It seems like a pretty big "if" at the moment.

Can I give you a piece of advice?

Sure.

You need to stop obsessing.

Scott, my finals are in a couple of weeks.

If I'm gonna get into vet school, this is exactly when I have to start obsessing.

(Sighs) I'm not talkin' about school.

Well, I don't really wanna talk about that, so...

Okay, I understand.

Thank you.

(Birds chirp)

Then what is it, sweetheart?

I haven't been entirely honest with you.

Come on, how bad can it be?

Just tell me.

If it's okay, I think I'd rather show you.

Amy: How are you feeling? Good?

Paige: Mmm-hmm.

Amy: All right, I want you to take one hand and put it on your saddle horn - hang on tight, okay - and when you're ready, I just want you to squeeze your legs and click to him.

Feel secure?

Yeah, I think so.

Amy: Okay, go ahead and cluck.

Paige: (Clucks teeth)

So I take it Dexter wasn't the problem?

No, but he wasn't the right horse for her either.

And you've been giving her lessons?

(Clicks teeth)

Look at you! Queen of the rodeo!

(Chuckles)

Hi, honey.

Lou: Hey.

I, uh, spoke to Lanny.

Turns out the last place that I showed him on my list he loved!

Lou: Wow.

Yeah, he still hates me, but he's gonna honour my finder's fee.

Hmm.

So I guess I owe Amy an apology.

How big of you.

Yeah, I wasn't too optimistic about that one.

It's got a state-of-the-art cattle facility.

It's got a big house, a big view, but...

But?

Tim: But I just don't see how he's gonna make any money off of it

There's not enough land to make an income.

You can't feed a decent sized herd.

Well, don't you think you should tell him that?

He loves it.

He just wanted a place to show off to his rich friends in the city.

I think I can do better.

You've looked at our financials?

Lou: Yes, and I don't agree with your advisors' investment plan.

See, honey, they're being too conservative.

No, it's the opposite.

I don't think they can stand up to you.

Look, they obviously know you have this "go big or go home" attitude and it's clouding their judgment.

Mr. Barrick, you need someone who can save you from yourself.

Is this how you court someone's business, by insulting them?

Come on, Lanny, let's hear her out.

So give us an example.

Well, there's the ranch.

Um, you know what? That's not- actually, let's talk about your stocks.

No, no, no wait. Go back to the ranch.

It's not a good example.

But you brought it up.

It sounds like a nice weekend getaway, but it's a poor investment.

Your father recommended it.

Well, yes, but you didn't take him with you, and if you had he would've noticed there isn't much land.

More land equals more cattle, which equals more money.

Just like the first ranch that we saw.

Paige, do you want to live in that decrepit old house?

Knock it down.

Build yourselves a new one exactly the way you want it.

So you're saying we could actually make money out of this hobby.

Hmm.

Ty: Nice, nice!

Lou: You guys, I think I hear her! Shh! Shh!

Ty: Oh, hide, hide, hide, hide!

All: (Shouts) Surprise!

Lou: Dad!

Tim: What?!

Jack: We're doing a thing for Mallory here.

Tim: Oh.

Jack: What is your problem?

Tim: My meddling daughters is my problem.

First Amy blew up my deal with Dexter, and then you had to open your mouth about the ranch!

He decided not to buy it?

He decided to buy the first one that he looked at, which is the only one I don't get a finder's fee on!

He asked for my professional opinion, Dad.

Uh, uh, guys!

Lou: What did you want me to do?

Tim: You sold me out for a client?

Lou: That is not fair! That is not how it happened!

Ty: Guys, hold on a second, okay?

Amy: (Whistles shrilly)

Tim: I did...

All: (Half-hearted) Surprise!

Surprise, surprise, surprise.

Welcome home.

Good to be home.

Come here.
(Horn blasts outside)

Tim: Hey, I know that horn.

Lanny: Hey.

Thought I'd stop by before we headed back to the city.

Amy: Where's Paige?

Lanny: She's off saying good-bye to Klondike.

Amy: Okay, we'll see ya.

Lanny: All right.

You really impressed me, Lou.

I'd like to see what you can do with a portion of our portfolio.

The better you do, the more I'll let you manage.

Thank you. I won't let you down.

And I do appreciate all the legwork you did to find us a ranch.

Well, I'm just glad you found a place.

And sorry about that little mix-up with Dexter.

If it's any consolation, we'd like to buy Klondike.

Except he's not my horse.

You're gonna have to talk to Amy about that.

You know, when I first met you, I thought you were out to take advantage of a weekend cowboy.

But I can see now you're a stand-up guy.

You've earned something more important than my money, Tim.

You've gained my respect.

Paige: You're such a good boy!

We'll be back real soon, Klondike, and I can't wait to see you again!

I think he likes you.

Yeah?

Yeah.

(Laughs)
I think we make a good match.

Bye.

So we'll be in touch.

Yeah.

Oh, um, by the way, I told Lanny everything.

And?

He said that's why I've risen to VP of marketing so quickly.

I always do what I gotta do to land a deal.

Bye.

See ya.

Mallory: Thanks for meeting me again.

I do owe you an explanation.

I was miserable in Nashville, okay?

And I was afraid if I heard your voice on the phone I'd miss home even more.

Really?

I swear. I did miss you, a lot.

So, new car, huh?

It's pretty cool.

Come on, let's go for a ride.

Lisa: You should have told me about Georgie.

I know.

And I don't think you're too old.

(Chuckles)

Seriously, I don't.

I think if anybody can keep up with that kid, you can.

(Snorts softly)

You have more energy than a man half your age.

I don't know how you do it.

I was thinking about our first day in Paris and walking all over the city on foot.

You were amazing.

(Snores)

You sure you're all right to take a night off studying?

Yeah.

Those exams are driving me crazy.

Amy: You keep saying that, but I think we both know that's not it.

Ty.

Come on, we should talk about this.

Ty: No.

I just need to let it go...

Because I love you, Amy.

We agreed that we were gonna wait, so it'll happen when it's supposed to happen.

I know it will.

Come on, let's go for a ride.

Amy: Where?

I don't know.

How about back to normal?

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