02x24 - Odd Girl Out

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CaroleWe can win!

Come on, Starlight. Go.

Come on!

VeronicaCome on, Garnet! Get up!

Move it!

VeronicaCome on!

DrewLooks like

the Cross-country Challenge on Saturday

will be between these two.

Belle and I might surprise you, Drew,

and Lisa's like lightning lately.

VeronicaCome on, Garnet! Move it!

CaroleCome on, Starlight. We can beat them.

VeronicaCome on, Garnet! Go!

Carole by a nose.

CaroleWhoo-hoo! Good girl, Starlight.

VeronicaFluke! Fluke.

Always gracious, that girl.

CaroleGood girl, Starlight.

The Cross-country Challenge is ridden in pairs.

How are you three gonna handle that?

StevieDon't worry about us.

CaroleWe've got everything under control.

LisaYeah.

We've got everything under control.

Haven't we.

[Carole sighs]

[chuckles weakly]

KristiHow come your dad's donating the cup

that he and his brother won years ago

to Pine Hollow?

Well, two things:

first, he's pretty sure that his daughter--

that's me--

is going to be part of the winning team.

But of course.

Yeah, we are so going to beat

those Saddle Club losers.

[giggles]

And the second thing?

Well, Dad's changed a lot

since he lost all that money in bad investments.

Changed?

Yeah, he's become a lot more thoughtful.

Started talking more about

how important families are.

Here.

I am so psyched about the race.

So how are we gonna choose a team?

StevieLet's make it totally fair and draw straws.

The shortest straw is the odd girl out.

CaroleSounds good to me.

OK?

OK, someone pick.

Come on, guys. Someone's gotta go first.

All right. I'll go.

Yes!

OK, Lisa, your turn.

I can't look.

[Lisa exhales]

I'm sorry, Carole.

CaroleIt's OK.

Somebody had to pick the short straw.

Don't worry.

We'll find you another partner.

LisaIt'll all work out.

DrewMelanie.

Tracey here is new to riding,

but looking forward to it. [chuckles]

You're gonna love it here.

Nice to meet you, Melanie.

DrewUh, could you give Tracey a tour of the place?

Yeah. It'd be fun.

I'll start with the best part.

I'll introduce you to the horses

and the ponies.

We should really get our names engraved on it now;

the race is just a formality.

Yeah.

Hey, I've got great news.

Mum just rang.

She's taking me to the Laplace Fashion Show.

Laplace?

Uh, well, isn't he a bit last year?

Only people who can't afford it say that.

Well--well, when is it?

Maybe I can drag myself along.

Saturday night.

Well, how are you supposed to get up

to the city in time after the race?

Ah, well, I won't be entering the race now.

What?

Well, looking good is better than winning some race.

[scoffs]

So where does that leave me?

Without any new clothes for next summer, I'd say.

And this is the tack room.

As you can see,

we have a wide variety of tack.

I can go over it if you like.


I know this like the back of my hand.

Bridles, bits,

and the saddles are just over here.

Now, every horse has its own saddle and they're marked,

so you know to get them.

Hey, I really like your jacket.

Where'd you get it?

AshleyA very wealthy friend of mine

gave it to me

just before she went bust.

TraceyCool.

Let's get out of here.

There's much more of Pine Hollow to see.

[both giggling]

[heavy sigh]

Bad news.

Lisa and StevieWhat?

Looks like I won't be racing

in the Cross-country Challenge.

All the other eligible riders

are already paired up.

No way.

That stinks. Yeah.

Carole, you ride with Stevie.

This race means more to you than it does to me.

Besides, I'll only hold Stevie back.

Lisa, no. That's not true!

You ride with Carole.

I'll drop out.

No way. I offered first.

StevieBut I've got a test coming up

that I should study for anyway.

Both of you stop it.

No one's dropping out of the race.

It won't help anything.

LisaAre you sure?

OK, but I wish I didn't feel so crummy about this.

You guys go ahead and plan your race.

I'll be cheering for you.

Why don't we work together at planning the race?

StevieThat's a great idea.

Carole could be like a coach.

What do you think?

I think you guys are the best.

[all giggling]

Like it was yesterday.

Huh.

Ah, Veronica.

Drew has some wonderful news for you.

Oh, what's that?

You're going to ride in the race after all.

One of the best students at Pine Hollow

doesn't have a partner either.

Isn't that music to your ears?

Well, who's the student?

Look, I think you guys have got

a pretty good chance of winning this race.

All you need to do is work together.

Yes, but who's the student?

Carole.

Carole?

It's a winning combination.

Ah, Drew, can I talk to my father

for a second, please?

Mr. diAngeloWell, you don't seem too pleased

with the news.

I thought it was important for you to win this race.

Yes, Daddy, it is,

but it really is too last minute

for a new partner now.

I'd rather not enter the race

than have not enough time to prepare.

Veronica, don't give up so easily.

[sighs]

Uh, Daddy, the truth is...

Carole and I, uh, we don't really like each other.

Try to look past it.

Let's keep this trophy in the family, hmm?

For the family, Veronica?

I can ride with no hands, too.

Want to see?

TraceyWow. Ashley can really ride that horse.

It's just a pony.

She's still good.

Hey, do you like shopping?

Are you kidding? I love shopping.

Good. My mom's coming to pick me up soon,

and you can come to the mall with us, if you like.

I'll call my mom and ask.

Hi. I was wondering if, um...

Hi, Carole. [chuckles]

Hi, Carole.

Do you think we could have a talk?

Not now, Veronica.

I'm not interested in being harassed.

Actually, it's about the race.

I'm not entered, so you don't have to worry

about trying to psych me out.

I was wondering if you would be interested

in entering with me?


Huh?

Kristi dropped out.

I need to find a partner or I don't race.

I am not interested.

Carole, let's face it.

We are each other's only hope.

Drew thinks we have a good chance

of winning it together.

You're a very good rider, Carole.

The only person I would even consider riding with here

after Kristi,

and I don't enter a contest to lose.

What's the catch?

Hey, Melanie.

Want to go on a hack together?

We should ask the new girl to come, too.

Sorry. I can't.

I've already got plans for this afternoon.

Maybe some other time.

TraceyBye.

MelanieSo can you come?

Change of plans.

Mum's taking me and some of my friends

to the Sweetwater Fun Park.

Oh. Well, what about the mall?

Park's way better.

So do you want me to come?

I do,

but there's not enough room in the car.

Oh.

Sorry.

CaroleHey, everyone.

Great. You're here.

Let's fold and deal Carole in.

I was talking to Veronica,

and she asked me to enter the race with her.

[Lisa and Stevie laughing]

I told her I was interested in entering the race.

But not with her.

Actually, I accepted.

I'm entering as Veronica's partner.

You are late.

Didn't anyone ever teach you any manners?

Look, Veronica, I don't like

this whole thing any better than you do,

but if we we're gonna ride in this race

together, we better learn to get along.

I agree.

You can start by not insulting me.

[exhales sharply]

OK, let's talk strategy.

[Veronica titters]

What's that?

A map of the course I drew.

VeronicaReally?

It's pretty babyish.

You call that being nice?

Where'd you get that?

My father had it drawn up for me.

And it's even got marked out the route

that he and his brother took to win in record time.

This gives us a definite advantage,

but is it fair?

Oh, please, Carole.

You're not with the Saddle Club anymore,

so you can grow up.

I'd really be more comfortable

taking the ridge route.

Why? It's twice as long.

LisaWith fewer hazards,

and it doesn't mean negotiating the marsh.

Yuck!

StevieThere's got to be another way.

[clears throat]

Hey, Carole.

How are things working out with you and Veronica?

Bet it's about as much fun

as getting your ears pierced.

It has its benefits.

I'd like to hear them.

She has this awesome map.

It's like having a bird's-eye view

of the whole course.

StevieFigures.

Why are you telling us this?

I was gonna help you plot your course.

Carole, we can't discuss strategy with you.

CaroleWhy not?

We're riding against each other now.

[Lisa chuckles]

MelanieAshley?

How about the two of us go on a hack?

What happened to your other plans?

Well...

they fell through.

I've got the tack ready.

Sorry. Now I've got other plans.

And, you know, we go to all the trouble of tacking up

and Tracey would just waltz in

and you'd dump me.


Thank you.

Stevie and Lisa are gonna take the forest route.

Oh, way to go, Carole.

Spy on the opposition.

I didn't spy.

Well, snoop, then.

Do you have to practice being so awful

or does it just come naturally to you?

I call things as they are.

It's not my fault you can't take the truth.

CaroleWell, maybe if you were nicer to people,

you might make some real friends for a change.

Excuse me. I have plenty of friends.

Who?

Well, Kristi for one.

[scoffs]

Kristi left you here without a partner.

A real friend wouldn't do that.

Well--well, that's not my fault.

I try to respect people.

That way I get the same kind of treatment back.

Well, how nice for you, Carole.

But, unlike you,

I don't need everybody else to like me.

All right.

And we don't have to like each other to win this.

But with your expert knowledge on the course

and my riding skills, we can't lose.

But my riding skills are better than yours.

[Veronica scoffs]

You're not even in my class.

You are so impossible!

[chuckles]

I quit. I can't do it.

I can't work with someone so bossy and arrogant.

I should've listened to you guys.

What was I thinking

when I agreed to be her partner?

You had your eye on the prize.

That's what you were thinking.

LisaNice try, though.

Huh?

This "I quit" stuff sounds like

an excuse not to race.

StevieYeah.

What's really going on

is you're afraid you and Veronica

might lose to Lisa and me.

Has everybody gone crazy around here?

This has nothing to do with you two.

I just can't bear to work with Veronica.

LisaIf that's what you want us to believe.

CaroleYou both know I could beat the two of you

in my sleep.

[Lisa scoffs]

That sounds like someone

who will be riding against us,

I think.

[sighs]

Last card.

Look, I'll ride with you in the race,

but I do it my way.

Well, you can ride however you want to,

'cause I don't want you in my way either.

Likewise.

I'll be waiting for you at the finish line.

In your dreams.

I'm sure

it's not the end of the world, Melanie.

Yes, it is. I don't have any friends.

Oh, I thought you and Ashley were quite tight.

Ashley's mad at me.

Did you do something to make her mad?

Um, yeah.

I wasn't very nice to her.

Hmm.

You could tell her you're sorry.

That usually does the trick.

If she'll talk to me.

You ready?

Ready as I'll ever be.

DrewEveryone, remember,

this is an event of skill and strategy.

Now, it doesn't matter which route you take.

The team with the fastest aggregate time wins.

And a word of advice,

don't push your horses too much;

pace them

or you'll end up walking home.

All right. See you guys at the finish line.

[crowd cheering]

RiderCome on, Sunbeam. Faster!

Go even faster!

SpectatorCome on! Go!

StevieI knew they'd take the short route.

LisaThey're riding like maniacs.

Let's go.

Slow.

OK, I'll give you a rest.

Come on.


VeronicaOut of my way!

Winner coming through!

[laughs]

Veronica and Carole did us a favor

taking off like that.

LisaAnybody who matched that pace

have blown their horses.

Looks like slow and steady wins the race.

Our strategy is working.

Way to go, partner.

[Carole clicks tongue]

CaroleI knew it wouldn't last.

Come on.

Come on, Garnet.

Come on, Garnet. Let's catch 'em.

MelanieAshley?

[pop music playing on radio]

I'm sorry I didn't go on the hack

when you asked me to and wasted my time

with Tracey.

You wanted your new friend to yourself.

I was jealous.

I thought Tracey liked you better than me.

Even if she did, you and I could still be friends.

It wouldn't change anything between us.

I know that now.

I'm sorry.

Will you forgive me?

Pretty please?

Pretty please.

With cherries on top?

With cherries and crushed nuts on top.

[both chuckling]

OK, we just have to get across the marsh,

and the finish line's just around the corner.

It's too boggy in the middle.

We're gonna have to go around.

OK, let's finish this off.

Veronica better be right behind us.

Come on, Garnet.

What are you waiting for?

Go!

You're gonna have to go around, Veronica.

Daddy went through it,

so am I.

Yeah, but that was in the summer.

The marsh wasn't as boggy then.

Go! Come on. Don't you dare quit on me now.

[Garnet grunts noisily]

Don't stop now! Go!

Get over here and help get us out.

You're gonna have to get off her

and lead her out.

I am not stepping in this!

We can still win the race, Veronica.

All right, all right.

[moans]

Ohh! Gross!

Come on, Garnet. Go.

Come on! What? Aah!

Ohh!

Yuck! Ugh! Ugh.

Mrs. RegYou two look like

you're getting on fine.

BothHa ha! We're best friends.

[chuckles]

They're heading for the finish.

Let's go see who won the race.

[crowd cheering]

SpectatorHey, Lisa!

Go, Stevie!

Yay!

[cheering and applause]

Mr. diAngeloWell done, everyone.

Well, we almost had them.

Almost isn't good enough.

GirlNice try, Carole!

Guess I'd better go face the music.

Here.

[fan cheers]

Looks like everyone has somebody,

except me.

Come on. Let's get you two cooled out.

You guys ran a good race.

Veronica, is everything all right?

Sorry, Daddy.

Did you give it your best shot?

Yeah, I did, but--

Then you have nothing to apologize for.

B--but I should have won it for you.

You will...

next year.

[exhales]

...won. I know!

Hi, girls. There's a little fruit.

AshleyWow!

Where's Carole?

She should be here.

DrewEverybody, could I please have your attention?

Can we give Mr. diAngelo a hearty welcome, please?


[applause]

Thank you.

It is with pleasure

that I congratulate the first winners

of the diAngelo cup

in the Pine Hollow Cross-country Challenge,

Lisa Atwood...

and Stevie Lake.

Yes. Well done.

Congratulations, girls! Well done.

[applause]

[heavy sigh]

I wish Carole was here.

LisaThere she is!

Congratulations. You guys ran a great race.

Well, you gave us a real scare.

We could have won,

but then Veronica went and did a...

Veronica thing.

She just can't help herself.

Still, it wasn't all that bad.

I got to see Veronica fall in the mud.

[Veronica clears throat]

Um...

Carole, I'm sorry.

I know we could've won

if I hadn't have been so stupid.

That's OK, Veronica.

LisaWait!

How about some punch?

StevieTo celebrate...

A great day?

Thanks.

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[laughter]

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