02x13 - Stevie's Bad Day

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[Horse whinnies]

All right!

PhilNice round...

although you had problems with your balance

on that last jump.

Ugh, it's you, Phil.

So... what are you doing here?

Come to practice for the rally.

Oh, well, you're wasting your time.

The Saddle Club's gonna kick Cross County's butt.

Not with that balance.

See ya.

StevieWe've got to win this rally.

If Phil beats us, I'm gonna die.

LisaStevie, you always say that.

StevieYeah, well, this time I mean it.

We've got to win tomorrow.

DeborahAnd if you do,

you'll be on the cover of "Thoroughly Horse."

No!

You're kidding!

I made a proposal to the editor

and they want to feature Pine Hollow

in the next edition.

And the winner will be on the front cover?!

Wonderful color, glossy paper,

names in big print--

this high.

CaroleVeronica will be kicking herself

she's on holiday.

Cover of "Thoroughly Horse"-- she'll know!

DeborahYup, you're right.

Can you believe it?

Just the best horse magazine

in the country.

Picture this:

Every rider in the country

looking at us,

wishing they were us.

What's my best profile?

More importantly, what are we gonna wear?

Hello?

Who cares what you look like?

CaroleWell, you do.

Didn't you get a total makeover

when you went out with Phil?

But that was about boys;

this is about riding.

Seriously, guys, what's my best side?

Right or left?

What's my best side?

My best hair?

My best...

Huh?

I've got something on my face!

Is it a hive?

LisaThat's no hive;

it's a pimple.

What?

I've got a pimple?!

LisaOK, the rally starts at :.

We're supposed to meet Drew at :.

CaroleSo let's meet at :. OK?

No, not OK!

Here I am with a major disaster on my hands

and you two don't even care.

LisaStevie, it's just a pimple.

How can you say that? What am I going to do?

I can't let Phil see me like this.

But I thought you didn't care about looks?

That was before I had a giant growth on my face!

LisaI think you're overreacting.

It's not like it'll be there forever.

But I need it gone by tomorrow!

There must be something I can do.

Well, there is one thing.

Medicine won't work overnight so try mind over matter:

Think the pimple away.

Are you kidding?

I know it sounds crazy,

but they've done studies on this.

Positive thinking works.

CaroleWhat?

It's not like you've got anything to lose.

[Sighs]

OK, what do we do?

LisaStart with close your eyes.

Now concentrate on positive things.

Try to get a mental image in your head.

I'm not seeing anything.

Think about winning the rally.

Picture everyone cheering.

Picture someone handing you the trophy.

Go on.

Um...

Picture "Thoroughly Horse"

with us on the cover.

That's not a good mental image.

LisaThen don't think about that.

Think about the blue ribbon on Belle.


Think about how good you'll feel.

Think about beating Phil.

[Laughing]

OK.

I've had just about enough positive thinking for one day.

I'll see you guys tomorrow.

MelanieMust be important for Veronica to be sending e-mail

while she's on holiday.

Chris Bloom? We can't lose.

Who's Chris Bloom?

He's regional champ.

Veronica tee'd him up

because she can't compete herself.

Saddle Club, eat your heart out.

Veronica's pretty smart, isn't she?

Well, when it comes to squishing the Saddle Club,

Veronica doesn't miss a trick.

And is that within the rules?

Mmm-hmm. Veronica's checked.

MelanieShe's always one step ahead.

Hey, what are you guys doing tomorrow?

Why do you ask?

Well, I like riding and stuff,

but getting the horse and tack ready...

Ugh!

I could make it worth your while.

How much worth our while?

You're a bit scary sometimes, Melanie.

OK. If your team wins,

we get mentioned in "Thoroughly Horse".

What as?

Oh... as your managers.

Managers!

That's fair.

We'll organize everything

and you can relax.

We're great organizers.

I can see that.

Thank you. Bye!

That was "Thoroughly Horse."

Not only have we got the cover,

we've also got the centerspread.

Well done, Deborah.

MaxYou guys have done excellent work.

This is really gonna put Pine Hollow on the map.

DrewThat was Deborah's old journalism contacts

that did the trick.

MaxAnd so what did the affiliation say

when they heard about our rally tomorrow?

Affiliation?

I don't think they know, do they?

DeborahUh...do they have to know?

Every event has to be notified.

I'm sorry. I didn't realize.

And they need copies of all the entry forms.

What entry forms?

I'll fix it.

♪ Looking for a way

♪ When I struggle through the day ♪

♪ Oh so slowly ♪

♪ Nothing going right ♪

♪ When I know it should be fine ♪

♪ Oh, yeah... ♪

♪ When I'm feeling down and my friends are not around ♪

♪ I'm not sorry ♪

♪ I can find a way to seek a better day ♪

♪ Dreams come true and I'm glad we fly ♪

♪ Dreams come true... ♪

Face it, my life's over.

LisaHey, Carole. Have you seen Stevie?

No, not yet. Why?

She rang me this morning.

She's totally freaking out about that pimple!

Isn't that...

you know.

CaroleWow! You're Chris Bloom, aren't you?

I've read all about you in the "Thoroughly Horse"!

That's me.

What are you doing at Pine Hollow?

Are you one of the judges for the rally?

Not exactly.

AshleyWe'd love to stay and chat

but we have to get Chris prepared.

Prepared?

Are you giving a demonstration ride?

MelanieNo, he's riding with Danny

and Kristi.

GirlsWhat?

MelanieGreat team, huh?

Danny, Kristi, and Chris Bloom.

And we're managing them.

AshleyCome on, Chris.

Kristi's waiting.

Well, good luck out there, guys.

MelanieMay the best riders win.

We're dead!

AshleyKristi?

I'd like to introduce you to Chris Bloom.

ChrisHi.

Thank you, Veronica.


Stevie?

StevieOh...

Hi, Deborah.

What are you doing?

And why are you wearing that scarf?

Oh.

I know this must seem like the end of the world.

But trust me, it's isn't.

Sure.

Sometimes in life,

you get the good and you get the bad.

When you get the bad,

you've got to concentrate on the good.

There isn't much good to concentrate on right now.

Maybe you're just not looking hard enough.

You have got the most beautiful hair.

Woo...

Why don't you concentrate on that?

You might just be surprised.

Beautiful hair, huh?

Watch it!

You watch it!

Eww!

What's that on your face?

You need to see a doctor.

You're just jealous

because I've got beautiful hair!

Not that anyone can tell under this stupid helmet.

There, that's better.

[Horse nickers]

♪ Looking for a way

♪ When I struggle through the day... ♪

Let's warm up for the rally, Belle.

♪ Nothing going right when I know it should be fine ♪

♪ Oh, yeah... ♪

♪ When I'm feeling down and my friends are not around ♪

♪ I'm not sorry

♪ I can find a way to seek a better day ♪

♪ Dreams come true whenever you can see ♪

♪ Dreams come true and set me free ♪

[Cheering]

[Applause]

[Horse whinnying]

Belle...

[Screams]

Ugh...

[Horse whinnies]

Ouch!

Now I know why you're supposed to wear a helmet.

Stevie!

Ready for the rally?

You bet.

I was just giving Belle a run to warm her up.

Same here.

What's wrong with your chin?

Mosquito bite, I think.

Hey...

where's your helmet?

Um...

PhilWell, well, well.

Riding without a helmet, huh?

I wonder what Max would have to say about that?

He'd kick you out of Pine Hollow.

But I wasn't riding Belle.

I was just running her.

Honest!

I would never ride without a helmet.

What's that on your face?

Nothing. I gotta go.

ChrisOh, yeah, very funny. Now it's my turn...

Hey, guys,

the rally starts in minutes.

Chris was just giving me some last-minute tips

on dressage.

Dressage! I don't think so.

MelanieWe've got Barq tacked up.

He's all set.

I'd better saddle my horse.

We make a great team, Chris.

Can you believe it? He's just so cute.

Kristi, remember what Dorothee always used to say?

"Focus."

MelanieAnd remember Red, your number-one fave?

Don't you think it means something

that we've virtually got the same name--

Chris and Kristi?

Yours starts with a "K" and his starts with a "C."

Nobody likes a smarty pants, Melanie.

And his birthday's in April

and mine's in August.

See? "A" and "A"!

He's an Aries and I'm not,

but we're just meant for each other.

Hey, Kristi, focus.

What do you think Veronica would say

if the Saddle Club won and got their faces

on the cover of "Thoroughly Horse"?

MelanieThat would be a bad thing.

A very bad thing.

Chris is regional champ; how can we lose?!


Just don't do anything to spoil his focus.

[Indistinct chatter]

Good morning!

I'd like to welcome everyone to Pine Hollow

for today's rally.

But before we start,

I'd like to say a special hello to "Thoroughly Horse" magazine.

[Cheering]

I'd also like to welcome the regional champion

who will be competing with us today--

Mr. Chris Bloom.

[Cheering]

OK, let the competition begin!

[Cheering]

[Horse whinnying]

[Camera shutter clicks]

[Camera shutter clicks]

StevieWay to go, Carole! Woo hoo! Yeah!

DeborahNice riding, Carole!

[Camera shutter clicks]

[Horse whinnies]

[Camera shutter clicks]

[Applause and cheering]

I feel sick.

Me, too. We're never gonna beat him.

No, I mean, I feel sick. Like I'm gonna puke.

What?

Do you want some water? Or something to eat?

Please, don't talk about food.

You don't have to do this, Stevie,

if you're not feeling well.

No, I'm OK.

It's just a headache now. I'll be fine.

[Belle grunts]

[Belle nickers]

[Belle nickers]

[Crowd groans]

[Horse whinnies]

What's she doing?

MaxStevie, control your horse!

[Gasps]

[Belle whinnies]

That pimple's gone to her brain.

What happened?!

I...I don't know.

You don't know?

You were all over the place

and you almost ran over the judges!

I... I didn't see them.

Maybe you should get your eyes checked, Stevie.

I think you might need glasses.

What?!

One bad round and now I need glasses?

Well, you said it yourself,

you didn't even see the judges.

What else could it be?

My eyesight is fine.

Well, you don't just wake up one day

and have problems seeing.

If your eyesight is so fine,

how do you explain what happened?

AnnouncerCarole Hanson to the mounting gate.

[Cheering]

Good round, Carole.

Not good enough

if Chris gets another perfect score.

Jumping is worth % of the final score.

We are so on that cover!

AshleyLet's stay nice and calm.

Deep breaths, Kristi.

We've got it, we've got it!

Guys...

I have something bad to tell you.

GirlsShhh!

Chris is in the ring.

You are so gorgeous!

Way to go, Chris! Way to go!

[Crowd gasps]

[Camera shutter clicks]

I can't believe it!

He blew it!

Thank you, Kristi.

KristiGosh,

that was bad luck, wasn't it?

You made him lose focus, Kristi.

So juvenile.

This changes everything!

If you get a good score,

we can win the event

or even the rally.

So what did you want to tell us before?

Nothing.

MaxStevie?

You ready?

[Belle whinnies]

Whoa!

Stevie!

Stevie!

Stevie!

[Everyone gasps]


The doctor says you have a mild concussion.

Your mother's coming to pick you up.

The doctor said that you, uh,

had a bump on the back of your head.

How did you do that?

I fell off Belle...

MaxBut...

I...wasn't wearing my helmet.

DeborahStevie!

StevieI know, I know.

But I didn't know what to do.

I was scared you'd kick me out

for riding without a helmet.

No one's being kicked out,

but we will have to have a serious talk about this

when you are feeling better.

MaxA very serious talk.

I thought you knew better.

I do!

I'll never ride without a helmet again.

MaxThat's not what I meant.

No matter what happens, Stevie,

you can always come to us.

That's what we're here for.

OK, lecture's over... for now.

Come on, Deb.

We better go and present some trophies.

You have some visitors.

Are you all right?

Guys...

I'm really sorry.

I blew the rally for you.

Forget about the rally.

We don't care about that.

You should have told us what happened.

LisaWhatever made you ride without a helmet?

You could have really hurt yourself.

StevieI know,

I know.

But I was worried how I looked with that pimple

and well...

it's a long story.

I think we understand.

I'll bet Kristi's happy.

Chris blows his round and she still wins first prize.

Actually...

Is that a pimple on your chin?

No!

SteviePhil, how could you get worked up

over something so trivial?

[Laughing]

Lisa, you're crying!

I know, Stevie.

♪ Nothing's gonna stop us now

♪ Because together we can do no wrong ♪

♪ Together where we belong

♪ Together we are

♪ Everything we need ♪

♪ Together we are ♪

♪ More than the sum of us

♪ And we are nothing without each other ♪