If I Could Ride Again (2025)

[bunniefuu]

It's okay.

Good morning.

Good morning.

You ready?

Yep.

Come on, bud.

Come on.

Come on, kiddo.

We gotta get you competition

ready, all right?

Let's do one more

and finish strong.

Heels down.

More impulsion, more impulsion.

Let's go.

All right, that's

enough for today.

Looks like our guest is here.

Hey, welcome home.

Hey.

Stickers on your cane?

I thought that you got better.

Did you get a haircut?

Yeah.

Anyway, Jodie's

training's almost done

for the rest of the day, so

you help me out tomorrow.

I'm retired.

Good to know.

All right, let's get back at it.

You said we were done.

I'm down to go

another 30 minutes if you are.

No, I'm good.

Thanks.

I'll take that as a no.

Is something wrong?

I'm just not feeling it today.

I don't want to talk about it.

-I remember when I was that age.

-What age?

The age where you don't want

anything from anyone.

You mean you last year?

I guess I'm maturing

faster than you.

There's the teenage

angst attitude.

Welcome to the circus, kid.

Just leave me alone.

Is everything okay?

Was I that bad?

I wish. That was nothing.

Whatever.

So you'll be

our authorized agent

for health care decisions.

-Absolutely.

-Okay.

Absolutely.

Bridgett, darling, you're home.

How was your drive?

It was okay.

What's all this?

Financial business.

It's none of your concern.

Is it okay

if I just go to my room?

I was going to say hey,

but I'm a little tired.

Of course.

Rest well, sweetheart.

And now where were we?

You were finishing

signing all the documents.

Okay.

Are you sure?

Changing power of attorney

can be a scary thing,

Mrs. Van Heusen.

But let me assure you,

this is in the best interest

for all parties.

Think of all the good we

can do and how quickly

we'll be able to do it.

Mark's been with us for years.

Where's Barkley?

Barkley is in a competition

today with Jodie.

Barkley's my horse, not hers.

He's my horse, dear.

I allow you to ride him.

Really?

I didn't think you cared about

anything other than money

and the family name.

Bridgett, I only

want what's-- are you all right?

I'm fine!

If you like, I

can have someone walk

you back to your--

I can walk by myself!

I don't need your version

of help for anything.

Wow, don't you

just look amazing this morning.

Where's mom?

I made your favorite, bacon.

You need a good breakfast

before we go to the show.

Where's mom?

I thought I was

taking you to the show today.

It'll be fun, the two of us.

She's with Rick

at the racetrack, isn't she?

Yes, but-- but-- but she'll be--

she'll be back before

we get home, sweetie.

No, she won't.

Yeah, she--

Hey, bug.

You're here.

That's surprising.

Of course I am.

I said I would be.

Sorry if I don't trust

everything you say right now.

Sorry you had to see that.

Ever since I started

seeing Rick, she's been--

You don't need

to apologize about anything.

To tell you the truth, I knew

that she's been upset lately,

but I just didn't know

what it was about.

Look, I should really

get Barkley home.

Yeah.

Thanks, James.

Hey,

you're in a better mood today?

Yeah.

Are you?

Yeah.

My pain medication

can make me feel off.

Yeah, I can tell.

So, what's been bugging you?

Anything you want to talk about?

Well, if you ever feel like you

need to let it out, I'm here.

Thanks.

It feels weird seeing

my parents get along so well.

They're

actually pretty nice now.

I mean, he's a little

grouchy sometimes.

But ever since she

stopped drinking, she's

been pretty sweet.

I guess I'm just not

used to seeing them happy.

But it's good, right?

Our parents should be happy.

I don't know.

I guess it doesn't

feel like home.

Let's get some lunch.

I'm hungry.

Are you hungry?

Because I'm pretty hungry.

-I could eat.

-Okay, perfect.

I know just the place.

Come on.

I'm driving.

Frazer's?

Yeah,

what's wrong with it?

Nothing.

I just haven't been here

since, like, the fourth grade.

Well, it's time for a refresher.

Do you want to eat

outside or inside?

Outside's good.

Hey, Jodie.

How are you?

Hey, Dylan.

I'm all right.

I brought a friend.

I want you to meet.

Bridgett?

Hi, I'm Bridgett.

Hi, I'm Dylan.

Nice to meet you.

You'll have to excuse her.

She's never been here before.

I've been here before.

When I was a kid, I

ate here a few times.

Me, too.

Looks like we have

that in common.

We're going to go take

a seat and figure out this menu.

Can you get us some

water in the meantime?

Sure thing.

Yeah, two waters

coming right up.

Finally.

What?

A boy finally

took your breath away.

I was beginning to wonder if

you were from this planet.

Hey, daydreamer, your waters.

Thanks.

Take it easy on

'em if you're going to drive.

You ladies let me

know when you're ready to order.

We're going

to need a few minutes.

Not a problem.

Just get my attention

when you need me.

Oh, she will.

Hey,

what's going on, Ronald?

Sorry I'm a little late.

Where are the girls?

They've gone out for a bit.

They should be back any moment.

What's going on?

Sir, you've not heard the news?

Missing?

What do you mean he's missing?

Well, find him.

Fix this!

Ugh.

Mr. and Mrs. Van Heusen.

Jimmy, I didn't see you there.

Jimmy, I'm not sure

how to say this, but--

What's going on?

Is everything okay?

We find ourselves

in a fierce legal battle over

our finances at the moment.

What happened?

A few days ago,

we met with a financial planner.

He was someone we've

worked with for many years.

He was a friend, an equal.

-And now he's--

-He's been fooling us for years.

He failed to pay property

taxes on all of our real estate

holdings, including this house.

We gave him total control

over our assets and finances

because we trusted him.

And now it seems that he's fled

the country with our money.

Everything is gone.

Dad, what's going on?

Bridgett, do you

remember the meeting

we had about our finances

the other day?

The one

that was none of my concern?

Dad, are we going

to lose our home?

I have our attorneys

filing multiple lawsuits.

Someone has to find

him, otherwise--

no, I will not let that happen.

This estate means

everything to me.

Bridgett!

Come on, wait!

Sweetheart.

Jimmy, you've been invaluable

to our family, but I'm

afraid we have to let you go.

Please forgive us.

There's nothing to forgive.

Family is the most

important thing right now.

I'll go pack my things.

Shouldn't you go after her?

I understand how she's feeling.

Sometimes a young

woman just needs space.

And sometimes she just needs

her mom to be there for her!

Jodie!

Look who it is.

Never thought I'd see you again.

Life's full of surprises.

Do you have my oxy or not?

Of course I do, princess.

Don't call me that.

Hey, Candyman's always

available, whatever you need.

Hey.

Hey.

Hey.

Pretty strange, right?

I guess we're

not training today, are we?

Sure we are, just not here.

How are we going

to train without Barkley?

You let me worry about that.

Come on, I'm kidnapping you.

Okay.

But if you tried

to kidnap me, you

wouldn't make it past my

grandpa and his shotgun.

Good to know.

Come on. Go get your stuff.

Right now?

-But I was--

-The only butt today

is going to be yours

on top of a horse.

Now come on, let's go.

Okay.

Here we go.

Let's see if I can find Carol.

Don't go too far, okay?

Okay.

Excuse me, miss.

-Have you seen--

-Have I seen who or what?

Carol.

Have you seen Carol?

Yeah, my son and I

were just speaking to

her in the guest cottage.

In the guest cottage?

Yeah, we're going

to be staying there temporarily.

Temporary's good.

Pretty good.

Good, good, good.

Hey, Jodie, what

are you guys doing here?

Ask him.

He kidnapped me.

Oh, that's just our little joke.

Mm.

Can we borrow

one of your horses today?

Certainly.

They're in the barn.

You know where they are.

Come on.

Have fun.

Nice meeting you.

Enjoy your ride.

You too.

But she's not riding.

Come on.

Let's go get you on

the horse, all right?

So why are we here?

Well, this is where

it all began for you, kiddo.

This is where you learned

how to ride your first horse.

That look on your face, it

seems like you lost that look.

So we're here to help you fall

in love with riding again.

-I thought I could use a little

bit of help--

-Chester!

Hey, baby.

Let's get started.

There you are, kiddo.

Now you're riding.

Looking good.

All right.

You got the reins.

Let's go.

Breathe, breathe.

Hey, daydreamer.

Hey.

Dylan, right?

You remembered.

Come all this way to

see little old me?

You know, if you really miss

me, you could have just called.

Don't flatter yourself.

I just needed a bite to eat.

Who even calls anyone anymore?

I still call people.

How old are you, like, 40?

I'm not old, just old-fashioned.

You know, if you

are actually hungry,

I could be convinced to stick

around and make you a burger.

That'd be nice.

Thank you.

Awesome.

One burger coming up.

Oh, and what do you want?

And

apparently, he skipped town.

Wow.

Yeah,

and they can't find him.

That's a doozy.

Yeah, I know.

It just happened.

I feel really bad

for the Van Heusen's.

You know, Jimmy,

they're going to be okay.

You got to worry

about your own hide.

Yeah.

Yeah, I guess.

Hey, Jimmy.

I have an idea.

Why don't you come

work here for me?

Wait.

Wait, really?

You mean it?

Yeah.

You're here all

the time anyways.

You're great with the kids.

And honestly, I really

could use the help, Jimmy.

I can't thank you enough.

I mean, this place is

like a second home to me.

Carol, thank you.

Ah, ah, ah, ah.

No.

Thank you.

I'm on manure duty?

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

I'm on manure duty.

Thank you.

No problem.

Manure duty.

Hey, kiddo.

Carol's got me doing

something real quick.

After that, we'll be good to go?

All right.

Hi, I'm Jodi.

I haven't seen

this horse before.

That makes two of us.

Oh.

-I didn't know you're--

-Blind?

That's what they

keep telling me.

Sorry.

You don't have to apologize.

Hi, Jodi.

I'm David.

Nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you, too.

My mom and I are

living here for a little while.

When we were moving, she didn't

say there'd be so many horses.

It's awesome.

You should try riding them.

I wish.

Carol helped

me when I needed it.

Maybe she can help

you ride this guy.

What's his name?

This is Starfire.

He's beautiful.

Want

to help me brush him?

Yeah.

Here you go.

Side by side racing

at its finest.

Here they come

across the bunch.

Next up's--

Couple rounds in the back?

Couple rounds back.

Thank you.

I appreciate it.

Hey.

Hi.

How are you?

Oh, my god.

I missed you.

Good to see you.

You look so good out there!

Come on in.

... Ricky

Miller doing a great job in

that 16-4--

You

looked good out there.

Thanks.

Car is close, but it

still needs a little fine

tuning before the race.

Hmm.

I thought

Jodie was coming today.

She had an

unexpected training session.

Ah.

Is that what really happened?

Yes, but she's

not exactly happy I'm

seeing someone.

Anything I

can do to maybe help smooth

things over a little bit or--?

No.

Thank you for asking.

Hmm.

No problem.

Miller!

How'd you like that view?

Woo!

Woo!

Who is that?

Nobody important.

He beat me once.

He ain't ever going

to do it again.

I still can't get over the fact

that you like drinking coffee.

8:00 a.m.'s will change a

person.

That's right.

How's college?

Good.

Well, how are you doing?

Mm, fine.

Well, how are things with Dylan?

How do you know about Dylan?

That little squirt set me up.

Go easy on her.

She did it because

she loves you.

Hey, I got an idea.

What do you say you

two go riding horses

together up at Helping Hooves?

We'll start you slow, get you

riding before summer's end.

Hey, before you know

it, you'll be flying.

Let

me stop you right there.

This is not how this works.

What do you mean?

First, I can't ride.

You know that.

Second, don't ask me

about my love life.

It's weird.

And third, why did you even ask

me to coffee in the first place?

We're not friends.

Of course, we are.

No, we're not.

You used to be my horse

trainer, and then you traded me

in for some new model.

So now you're just some guy.

I'm-- I'm just--

I'm not a kid anymore.

Your pep talks don't work on me.

Look, I get that.

But you got to

understand something--

we're all here for you.

You are right about

one thing, though.

This whole coffee

thing, it is weird.

Wait

until I'm old enough to drink.

I do not want

to be thinking about that one.

Come on, kiddo.

Heels down.

Heels down.

There you go.

Chin up.

Breathe.

You're cutting your corners.

Come on.

Ride deep into those corners.

How's she looking?

Better.

But if she competed today,

she wouldn't finish top five.

How'd I do?

Or were you not watching?

No, I was-- it doesn't matter.

How do you feel you did?

It felt sloppy.

I thought she was great.

It's Chester.

He's not built for competition.

Now come on, don't

blame the horse, all right?

You can do this if you both

pull it together, all right?

Shake it off.

Come back at it in 10.

Great job today, bug.

I'm going to go check on her.

Yeah, I

wouldn't worry about it, right?

I've seen worse from her.

I didn't know my seeing

Rick would affect her like this.

Look, if I may, I

don't think it has anything

to do with you seeing anyone.

I think she just needs to

know that she's a priority.

Jodie has

been my top priority

from the moment I knew

I was pregnant with her.

She's my everything!

I'm sorry.

Kids, right?

Right, yeah.

Hold on.

Sorry.

Yeah.

Oh, don't ignore

it on my account.

I'm fine.

No.

No, it's-- it's not you,

all right?

-It's just--

-Is that the Samantha?

Yeah.

If I may,

you deserve to be happy again.

Yeah, I guess.

Come on, bud.

Hey, Jodie.

I was hoping you'd

be here today.

What's wrong?

It's nothing.

I'm fine.

What's up?

You got me thinking.

Carol said Starfire was a great

horse to learn to ride on,

but he got injured.

Her team is trying

to retrain him.

I was wondering if

you could help me.

I'd love to.

So how long has

Starfire been here for?

He's been here for six months,

but seems to be

doing really good.

Is he your favorite horse?

Yeah, he's my favorite.

My favorite's Chester.

Have you seen him yet?

No, I haven't.

I haven't

been to the diner in years.

I love it here.

I try to come here

every time I'm home.

A lot of-- a lot of

really good memories.

I have a few places like that.

I'd love to see 'em.

So how

long have you been in town?

A couple weeks.

I'm going be here all summer.

My uncle's health has

been a bit shaky lately,

so I'm helping him

out until then.

You're only

here for a few months, then?

Maybe.

Why?

You gonna miss me?

I guess that depends.

On what?

On what

we want this summer to be like.

I mean, have you

thought about what

you want to do with your life?

Oh, that's easy.

I want to run my own business.

After you

finish college, though, right?

Don't need to.

Graduated high school

when I was 16 with enough

credits to get my

associate's degree.

And then when I was 18, I

got my bachelor's degree.

And at 20, I got my MBA.

Wow, that's impressive.

I guess you basically put

your whole life on hold

for your uncle then, right?

Yeah, he needed my help.

That's what family

does for each other.

Don't embarrass me, okay?

Excuse me.

You happen to see that girl that

I was training with earlier?

She come by here?

Jodie, right?

Yeah, yeah.

Did you see where she went?

I think I saw

her walking toward the stalls.

Great, good.

Hopefully, she

doesn't take too long.

We got a lot of training today.

Is Jodie your daughter?

Uh, no.

No, I am the trainer.

She is the defending

horse show champion rider.

She's kind of lost her step.

So her mom and I, we're

trying to get her up to speed.

Oh, you're with Jodie's mom.

No. Oh, no.

No, we're just friends.

Not like that.

I'm single.

Single as a Pringle.

Don't Pringles come

in a container

with, like, dozens

of them inside?

Yeah.

You know, I never really

understood that saying.

Jimmy, Tiffany's here.

I'll be there in a second.

Who's Tiffany?

Another girl.

Another girl?

No.

No, no, no, no, no.

She and I-- well, she--

would you like to have

coffee with me sometime?

Oh.

Jimmy, you seem like

a nice guy, but I

feel like I have to say no.

Oh.

Yeah, no.

Right, I understand.

No, I get it.

Yeah. Thanks for asking.

-It's really nice, but--

-Yeah, yeah.

No, you know, I'm busy.

You're busy.

Hey, guys. What happened here?

Nothing.

Just two people talking.

Right.

Hey, Jimmy, guess what?

David showed us another

horse we can use.

Carol.

Carol.

This is it.

This is where I came for

physical rehab after my injury.

There were times that

were really hard,

but Carol and her staff

always kept my spirits up.

And you said

I was the impressive one.

Oh, good.

She's here.

Starfire was abandoned by

his family and his last owner.

When he came here,

he was injured.

We need to show him

lots of love and care

so he can build up

his trust in us.

I want to help

David get Starfire back

in riding condition.

What about your training?

We got to get you and

Chester competition ready.

This would

be a part of my training.

Hey, guys.

Hey, squirt.

You remember Dylan, right?

Yeah.

You

think you're slick, don't you?

What?

We need to have a talk.

Okay.

Hey.

Awkward.

Looks like your leg

and your back are doing better.

Stop

trying to change the subject.

I don't

know what the subject is.

Yes, you do.

No, I don't.

You set me up with Dylan.

Oh, that.

Yes, that.

-I just--

-You just what?

I just thought

you could use a friend.

I have friends.

Who?

So, is he nice?

Yes, he's really nice.

Crazy smart, too.

You're welcome.

We should get back before

they wonder what happened to us.

They're going

to think you attacked me.

Mm.

Hey, you two.

Hey.

You ladies figure out

what you needed to?

Yep, did you?

Yeah.

About that, Jodie.

It doesn't look like

I'll be able to help

you break in Starfire.

But I can.

If you help David and

me get Starfire ready,

Jimmy will have time to work

with the other students.

I think we can make a deal.

That means double the workload

for you and me both, kiddo.

You up for it?

I've never been

afraid of a little hard work.

Besides, Carol trained me

on how to ride a horse.

It's only fair

that I train a horse

how to be ridden in return.

All right, you're hired.

You hear that, Bridgett?

Looks like I'm going to be

working with horses all summer,

like you and Barkley.

There

isn't any horse like Barkley.

But I am happy for you, squirt.

I'm kind of jealous, too.

I wish I could work

with horses all day.

Oh, my friend,

it looks like you are hired.

Carol will hire just

about anybody these days.

Come on, let's go.

Shoulders up.

Chin up.

Breathe.

Breathe.

Don't forget to breathe.

There you go.

Nice job, kiddo.

You're getting good.

Yeah, I can't thank

you enough for teaching me

how to ride.

Of course.

We had a deal, right?

Yeah.

Can I ride some more?

Sure, yeah.

Go have fun.

Thanks.

So that's Tiffany.

Is she another one of

your champion riders?

No, but she is

a very special young lady to me.

You have a real gift with kids.

Yeah.

Well, I don't know.

I like working with kids.

And they can accomplish

wonders if you just

teach them a little discipline,

a little work ethic, you know?

Really are amazing.

I feel bad about earlier.

What?

No.

No, no, I kind of

sprung it on you.

I don't really know why I did.

You don't?

I'm sorry.

I've been hurt in the past,

so I tend to have my guard up.

I definitely know a thing or two

about being guarded.

Then part

of me thinks, take a chance.

It's only coffee, right?

Right.

Yeah, it's only coffee.

What do you say you have

coffee with me this weekend?

I'd love to.

Great.

I will see you there.

See you there.

Wasn't she so good today?

She was.

I'm so glad I was

able to make it today.

I mean, balancing this

schedule is not easy.

I think it might be time to

have Rick over for dinner.

Oh, no way.

I couldn't do that.

I mean, you

like Rick, don't you?

Yes.

And you like Jodie?

What kind of question is that?

Well, then I think it's time to

bring the two of them together.

And besides, I'd like to

talk to this man myself.

Dad.

Don't worry.

I'll be nice.

I promise.

Thank you.

Oh, I didn't

realize you'd be here for this.

Are you sure you want to

get rid of these things?

Yeah,

I'm not going to need them.

Maybe someone else

can be the champion.

Hi.

Hey, dad.

How'd we do?

Thanks for your help today.

It means a great deal.

That's what families do.

Our future is uncertain.

Our debt is enormous.

The attorneys are costing

us a small fortune.

Maybe someone will find this guy

and we can get some of it back.

I'm so sorry, sweetheart.

I-- I had to sell Barkley.

What?

You can't get rid of him.

-He's my-- he's your--

-He's the family's horse.

He's family!

I'm so sorry, Bridgett.

If there was any other way--

Come on, Barkley.

Let's take one final ride.

Get away!

Barkley?

Hiya!

Come on!

Hiya.

Come on.

Come on, you stupid horse.

Come on.

No!

Barkley!

Get in here.

Come on.

No!

Hey, that's enough!

This is my horse now.

Bridgett, I'm so sorry.

We didn't mean for this to--

So, what are you going to do?

What can I do?

I don't know.

- It's just like--

- Hey, princess.

Hold up.

You're with Dylan Bracket?

That's hilarious.

You guys know each other?

Yeah.

We used to hang out

back in the day,

until he wanted to become

some big school nerd.

I decided to grow up.

You're still selling

poison to people.

Beats working

at some dumpy food joint.

What do you want, Jared?

Just grabbing a bite to eat

at my favorite stop in town.

Oh, and Princess,

whatever you need,

the Candyman is at your service.

What?

You never said Jared was

the one selling you pain pills.

I don't get my pills from--

Why are you judging me?

Look, I'm sorry I

didn't say anything.

It's embarrassing, okay?

I won't buy any more, not

from him or from anyone else.

I promise.

I gotta go to work.

I'll call you later.

Dylan?

Jodie, your mom says

you're the reigning

champion horse show rider.

Yeah, I guess.

I was hoping you

could come and see me race.

Maybe some of that champions

mojo can rub off on me.

If you think about

it, a racetrack

is kind of similar

to a horse ring.

I think you might like it.

Can I be excused?

Jodie, be polite.

We're not finished talking.

It's okay.

Okay,

take your plate to the sink.

I'm sorry.

It's okay.

You don't have to apologize.

You know, Rick, Jodie is a

really wonderful young girl.

But, um, this is hard.

She's adjusting.

And it's going to

take some time.

Sir, I care

for your daughter very much.

And I know I'll care for your

granddaughter just as much.

She can have all

the time she needs.

So, how long

have you trained riders?

It's been about 15 years.

But now Jodie and

Tiffany are your only students?

What happened?

About 10 years

ago, my wife and daughter

got in a car accident and died.

And pretty much everything

after that changed.

I'm so sorry.

Thank you.

But one good thing

did come from that,

and that is my daughter's heart

found a home in a sweet girl.

And that sweet little

girl's name is Tiffany.

That's why

she's so special to you.

Yeah.

I'm sure it's wonderful, but

it must be hard as well.

Yeah, it has its hard days.

But for the most

part, I stay positive.

Is everything okay?

Yeah.

It's just someone I do not

want to talk to right now.

Okay.

I guess now it's my

turn to be vulnerable.

What do you mean?

When my son's

father and I were expecting,

he was so proud he was

going to be a dad, you know?

He would have a child to

raise as his pride and joy.

I remember that feeling.

But when David was five,

he started losing his vision.

And he was completely blind

by the time he was 10.

David's father became

distant and ashamed.

After a while, he couldn't even

be in the same room with us.

And then one day, I found

him with another woman.

So we separated after

that, but I always

felt like I should

have known, you know?

The signs were there.

I am sorry you and

David had to go through that.

That sounds awful.

Don't be.

We're not victims.

And we got through it together.

And David is thriving.

Sorry.

I did not expect our

date to get this deep.

You know what?

Don't apologize.

It's only coffee, right?

Right.

Right.

Aw.

Back so soon?

I had to get rid of the bag.

Next time,

toss the guy, not the bag.

Just give me what I need.

Good to see you again, princess.

Dylan?

Wait.

Hold on.

Would you stop?

How did you find me here?

Did you follow me?

You lied to me!

I need the pills for my pain.

Why do you have such

a problem with that?

When I was a kid, my dad was

addicted to prescription pills.

He always tried to

quit, but he could never

take the withdrawals.

One night, he took a bunch

of pills, he went to sleep,

and he never woke up.

I'm sorry.

I didn't know.

I just don't want something like

that to happen to you.

Nothing

will happen to me, I promise.

Just let me get through these

last few and then I'll stop.

Dylan, wait.

You're going to leave?

Are you serious?

Can we just talk about it?

Wow.

She's gotten much better.

Yeah.

Here we go.

Chin up.

All right, breathe.

Oh, no.

Who's that?

An old girlfriend, is she?

That's the woman whose

car crashed into his

wife and daughter.

Hey, what are you doing here?

No, you don't call me here.

I'm at my work right now.

Yeah, but I

need to talk to you.

No, I can't do this.

No, I'm sorry.

No.

Mr. Campbell?

I've got nothing to say to you.

Please.

It's taken me all these

years to even build up

the courage to face you.

Mister,

please don't make my mommy cry?

That your little girl?

Yeah.

This is Abby.

Look, I know I messed

up, but I went to prison.

I went to rehab.

And when I was released, I got

a job at the rehab facility.

And I've devoted my whole

life to helping people not

make the same mistakes I did.

But none of it matters

without your forgiveness.

Look, it's

really good to hear that you--

you got your

life put back together, really.

But you come in

here, to my work,

looking for forgiveness

on the spot?

No, I'm sorry.

You're asking way too

much of me right now.

I tried calling, but I--

Here you are.

I was wondering where

you disappeared to.

I had to get this done.

Right now?

I was thinking maybe we could

go someplace for dinner tonight.

I'm sorry, but I--

I don't really feel

like going out tonight.

Jimmy, are you okay?

I'm fine.

Sandy told

me who that woman was.

I know everything.

She told you the whole story?

When I first saw that woman,

I instantly became so

jealous and worried.

I thought maybe she was an old--

it doesn't matter

what I thought.

But when I realized

what I was doing, I--

I'm not saying that I

understand your pain,

but I do know how

hard it can be to let

go of something or someone.

But this--

this really needs to get done.

I just hope he's okay.

He's always there

for all of us, and I

want him to know that

we're here for him too.

He's been helping me get

ready so much for the show.

And now that it's so close--

Jodie, do you think

you'll win the horse show title?

I don't know.

But even if I don't, I'm proud

of the progress I've made.

And Starfire getting so much

better has been amazing.

Jodie, I think

you're pretty incredible.

Would it be okay if I

could see your face?

Sure, but

how can you see my face?

Close your eyes.

Wow.

Would you want to go

on a date sometime?

Oh.

Um, thank you.

That's sweet, but--

I wish I could see the look

on your face.

It's a joke.

We're friends.

Oh.

You got me.

I should probably find Jimmy

and get back to training.

I've got a lot of

work to do if I want

to win that championship again.

Bye, David.

It was worth a shot.

You stupid horse!

You're losing me money!

I could lash you head to hoof!

Bridgett?

Mom, Dad,

what are you guys doing here?

Shouldn't you be selling

more of my things?

We've

been looking for you.

We wanted to let you know we

heard from the Davis family.

And tomorrow,

Jodie's going to be

competing for the title in

the horse show championships.

Since they've shown

us so much support,

we thought it'd be best to go.

Maybe instead of

relying on others for support,

you should take some

responsibility for what

you did to this family.

That's enough.

Bridgett.

Your father

is doing everything he can.

Tomorrow will be fun.

It'll be like when

I was competing.

Except this time,

you'll be there.

See you then.

Up next we have number 80,

odie Davis, riding on Chester.J

Jodie is the defending

championship horse show

rider, going for her

second consecutive title.

The last competitor to

get two titles in a row

was Bridgett Van Heusen.

Hey.

Come on, man.

So how'd we do?

I got second place.

- Which is still really good.

- That's great.

You should be proud

of what you've done.

You did a great

job with them.

Second place was really nice.

That's awesome.

Yeah.

Congratulations.

For what?

I didn't win.

Yeah, but you placed.

I mean, that's cool.

I know that face, that feeling.

When the pressure is too

much, not getting in first

feels like getting in last.

How do you

know what I'm feeling?

I've hardly spoken at all.

I've been busy.

With what?

Stuff!

Listen, we can go somewhere

private if you want to talk.

No offense, but I don't think a

child would really understand

anything I'm going through.

Hey, I've had some

hard things happen to me too.

Really?

Like what?

Getting second place

in a championship?

What a brat.

You calling me a brat?

Yes!

Ever since I got back, you have

been the biggest brat ever.

You used to treat

me so much worse for months

after I met you, but I still

wanted to be your friend.

And I never called you names!

Don't act

like you're better than me.

You're just mad because

I did it without you this time.

I'm a better rider

than you ever were.

You sure?

Because only one of us

is a two-time champion.

And only one of us is a college

dropout and a drug addict.

Ooh.

Take it easy, you two.

Come on.

What's going on?

Bridgett?

Hey, hey, hey, hey, Bridgett.

Hold on. Wait.

What was that all about?

We're different people.

It was bound to happen.

What do you--

I don't even-- are you

still taking those?

What about you?

Where have you been?

What do

you mean where have I been?

You act

like you care, but you don't.

You had time to find a new

girlfriend and train Jodie,

but where were you

when I needed you?

We worked together

for over six years.

Six years!

And then I got hurt, and you

went and found a new rider

to train and be a champion.

Look, I offered to train you--

Stop talking to me!

-Bridgett, I--

-Shut up!

-Dad-- Mom, can we please just--

-Not now, darling.

You're certain?

How can there be

nothing else we can do?

Well, that's ridiculous!

Dad, what's going on?

The

process to repossess our home

has started, and we don't

have enough to stop it

from happening.

Oh, hey.

This is the rich girl I

was telling you about.

Yeah, you're right.

She is hot.

So what, did you

run out of oxy already or did

you just miss me?

You got anything stronger?

Plenty.

Are you sure you can handle it?

I got just the thing.

Enjoy, princess.

It's a wild ride.

Yeah, you know.

How come it's easier

talking to horses

than it is talking to women?

Ms. Van Heusen, what's going on?

No, no.

I haven't seen Bridgett

since earlier today.

Wait, what?

Oh, no.

Hey, Jodie.

Can I come in?

Winning isn't everything.

You know that, right?

It's not that.

Then what, bug?

What's got you down?

When I was training,

you were paying attention to me.

And now that I'm not

training anymore,

you'll probably go

back to spending all of

your time with Rick.

And I'll go back

to feeling like I

don't matter to anyone anymore.

- Jodie,

you are the most important--

It's Jimmy.

Hey, Jimmy.

What's up?

What?

No, that's terrible.

I don't know where she is,

but I know someone who might.

What did you give her?

I don't even know, man.

She said she wanted

something stronger, but--

I think she OD'd.

We should get out of here.

Yeah, let's check her stuff

though first.

All right.

Yeah.

Hey, hey!

Break it up!

Break it up!

Both of you, down on the ground!

Down the ground!

Hands behind your back!

Do you understand me?

Yes!

Do not move!

Ma'am, ma'am!

Ma'am, are you okay?

Come on, come on, come on.

Come on, respond.

Come on, ma'am.

Come on, come on, come on.

Wake up, wake up!

Come on.

Here we go.

Come on, ma'am.

Bridgett, sweetheart.

Come in.

Lunch is ready.

We'd love for you to come

down and join us when you can.

You made lunch?

When's the last

time you did that?

It's sandwiches, dear.

It really wasn't that difficult.

How are we doing with the house?

Not well.

It seems unlikely we can prevent

what feels like the inevitable.

Truthfully, none of that

matters to me at the moment.

I'm just so glad you're okay.

-Mom--

-I know.

You don't have to talk about it.

But you should know

that your father and I,

we love you very much.

We don't always know how

to express it, but we do.

We were both so worried.

There's no need to be.

For me, it was

like taking a nap.

One second, I was angry--

You were

waking up in a hospital bed.

They found fentanyl

in your system.

Bridgett, you almost died.

You may have if it

weren't for that boy.

Who?

I believe his name was Dylan.

When were you going

to tell us about him?

It's all right.

I understand.

Your father and I met

each other at a young age.

We've had our issues, of course.

But despite everything, we've

always stuck it through,

even now.

I am hardly the person to judge

you for what you have done.

But from what I can see,

you are going down a path

that many don't

make it back from.

During this difficult time,

please don't push those away

who love you the most.

Lean on them.

Because now is when

you need them the most.

I love you.

Hey, daydreamer.

It's me.

Sorry for not reaching

out to you until now.

It's just I like you so much.

I like who you are.

You reminded me of my dad,

and I got scared and angry.

I-- I shut down.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry for walking

away from you.

I understand if you never

want to see me again.

If you ever need someone

I'll be there for you.

You said you helped your dad?

Yeah.

Can you help me?

So this walk

has been pretty quiet.

Sorry.

I've just got a lot on my mind.

Like what?

I feel like

nobody wants me around anymore.

And they say I'm blind.

Hey, I poured

my heart and soul out here.

Jodie, everyone

loves you, but people get busy.

Don't let others tell

you how happy you can be.

I know.

It's just been hard.

Come on.

So why'd you bring me on a walk

if you're not going to talk?

Well, I had other intentions.

Thanks for

distracting him, Jodie.

Honey, we're all here to

give you the good news.

Mom, what's going on?

David, we

have a surprise.

You're going to

ride Starfire today.

You ready, baby?

Yes!

Here we go.

Yeah, just a few more.

Maybe about five more steps.

Hello.

Hi, David.

I'm right here, bud.

All right, David.

We've got about 10 steps

to get to Starfire.

Okay, we're coming up

on her back end,

so you might want to kiss,

go--

Yeah, put your hand out.

That's a good idea.

Say hi.

One more step.

Two more.

There you go.

Okay, we're coming

in on her backside.

We're feeling the saddle now.

Okay?

Yeah, the stirrup's right there.

Good job, good job.

Now, if you want to go forward

and introduce yourself to her.

Keep going.

Feel on her shoulder.

That's good.

That's good.

Feel the neck.

There you go.

And then here.

Give me your hand and we're

going to pet Starfire's nose.

Yeah.

Isn't that cool?

And we're going to--

Yes, right there.

One step up.

Two and three.

Touch the saddle.

Touch The saddle.

You've got it.

Now left foot.

There you go.

Right there.

Perfect.

Now you're going to

swing that foot over.

There you go.

Saddle up.

Thumb over the top like that.

Yeah, nice.

There you go.

How's that feel?

Good.

All right.

We're ready to walk.

Ready?

One, two, three.

We're going to go.

Come on.

Yeah, there you go.

Good.

Good stuff.

You're looking good up there.

That's it.

So I think you're

doing such a great job,

I think we got to

give you control.

Are you ready?

Yeah.

All right.

How does Starfire feel?

Feels good.

Okay.

See if you can get

her to walk around.

He looks great.

He's a natural.

A little bump of your heel.

A little bump.

And walk.

And everyone is okay?

Yeah,

she's recovering all right.

Everyone's doing okay.

Just a little shaken up.

I would imagine so.

They're like family to you, huh?

Yeah, I guess-- I guess you

can say they're pretty close.

Oh, wow.

Look at that.

Ah, ah, ah.

What?

Jimmy, what?

What are you doing?

I am stalling.

Look, I wanted to

apologize to you.

At times, I'm present.

Other times, I am

really distant.

And the reason for

that is I was scared.

Never in a million

years did I think

that I'd find anyone else that

would make me feel this way.

What way?

Oh, god.

I practiced this speech,

like, a thousand times.

Look at me.

I always tell the girls,

attack your problems head on.

Jimmy, I don't need

a fancy speech.

Just say it from your heart.

This is really nice,

but it's not enough.

When I hear something funny,

you're the first person that

I want to share it with.

And when I'm feeling

bad, like, really bad,

all I need is your voice because

that's the only thing that

makes me feel better.

And that frightens

me because that means

I'm falling for you, Rebecca.

And I don't want to

be scared anymore.

And I would really love

to have you in my life.

Jimmy.

Yeah?

What took you so long?

When do you

want to make the cake?

How about this afternoon?

Doesn't Rick race today?

Why don't we make it

tonight when you get back

and bring it to Van Heusens

first thing in the morning?

I-- I wanted to say something

that I didn't get to earlier.

What is it?

You are the most

important person I

will ever have in my life.

You always will matter, and

nothing will ever change that.

You promise?

I promise.

I'd always

hope you find someone nice.

I was just scared

I might lose you.

I'm sorry if I've been a brat.

You're not a brat.

And you will never lose me.

But thank you for saying that.

You know, your

grandpa Bill already

gave Rick the stamp of approval.

And I think he's nice.

Even so, no one's opinion

matters more to me than yours.

He seems like a nice guy.

If you're happy, then I'm happy.

The car's good, man.

I think we're good for tonight.

Don't need to make any changes.

-Just--

-Need help changing the tires?

Thanks.

Hey.

I didn't know you were

coming to the track today.

Someone told me I should.

Oh, yeah?

Who's that?

Jodie wanted to see what

stock car racing was all about.

Wow.

That's great, Jodie.

I'll teach you anything

you want to know.

Mom, can I talk

to Rick alone for a minute?

Sure.

-Okay.

-Fine with me.

I want to

apologize for being rude to you.

I'm sorry.

Thanks.

I really appreciate that.

You just

keep making my mom happy.

Yes, ma'am.

Everything okay?

Everything's good.

Your car is super cool.

Thanks.

You ever thought about

driving in a race car before?

Since the moment I saw one.

Don't give her any ideas.

That's never going to happen.

Hmm.

We'll see about that.

So how's it going in here?

Everything's good.

Well, what do you think?

It's great.

Why is it so empty?

Race cars don't need all

that stuff regular cars have.

We have this instead.

It's going to be a lot

of horsepower.

I know you like horses.

You're going to be

able to handle it?

Yeah.

Sure?

It's your last

chance to back out.

All right, we're off.

You ready?

Here we go.

Let's go!

You look

like you need a ride.

I do.

But Barkley's gone, and

I don't have the heart

to ride another horse.

I can understand that.

Look, I know I've

never been easy to deal with.

And I'm still upset about how

I spoke to you the last time we

saw each other.

But why have you put up

with me all this time?

You know, I ask myself

that same question all the time.

I still don't have

a good enough answer.

Hey.

I saw you guys

standing over here.

I thought I'd join.

Hey, squirt.

How long are

you going to call me that?

Always.

What were

you guys talking about?

Bridgett was just

asking me how we've been able

to put up with her for so long,

and I couldn't come up

with a good enough reason.

Well, that's easy.

It's because we love her,

and that's what families do.

Hey, where are you going?

It seems like you

two have got this under control.

You aren't going to stay?

I'll be around.

Besides, I got this

girl I need to talk to.

Ooh.

Nice work, Jimmy.

Nice day out.

Yeah.

Hey, I'm sorry for

what I said to you.

I didn't mean any of it.

We both said

some things we didn't mean.

I'll accept your apology

if you can accept mine.

I can do that.

So, when are you leaving?

A few hours.

I'll be gone for a little bit.

I want to write

to you while you're gone.

How long will you be there?

Mm, I don't know.

If I'm being honest, I'm

a little bit nervous.

You're going to be okay.

You're the strongest

girl I know.

That's funny coming from you.

Why?

Cause you're

the strongest girl I know.

Uh, no.

I'm not strong at all.

I need other people

all the time.

Needing other

people doesn't make you weak.

For most of your life you

couldn't stand up straight,

and now you're a championship

horse rider.

Sure, other people helped

you and encouraged you

along the way,

but you did that, okay?

So remember that when you

work to reclaim your title.

I'm not going

to compete next year.

Why not?

I want to

ride because I love it,

not because I can win

some meaningless trophy.

Well, if you're not going to

ride horses next year, then

what are you going

to do instead?

I don't know yet.

But for the first

time in a while,

I'm looking forward

to figuring it out.

Thank you, Jodie.

Call me "Squirt."

It's been

a crazy summer, huh, squirt?

Very crazy.

How are you feeling?

Nervous,

but anxious to get better.

We know you'll come back from

rehab at your absolute best.

Is that all

of your things, ma'am?

That's it.

Thank you, Ronald.

Let's get in the car.

Are you hungry?

No, I'm okay.

I'm just going to put

my stuff upstairs.

Wait a moment, sweetheart.

We have something we'd like

to speak with you about first.

We hope

you don't have anything planned

for tomorrow because

we've put together

a little gathering to celebrate

your return at Helping Hooves.

There's nothing to celebrate.

What you went

through is not an easy thing.

We are all so proud of you.

So you're okay with having

a daughter who went to

rehab instead of school?

We're honored to have

a daughter who came back home.

This house didn't feel

right without you in it.

I feel bad I missed so much time

in this house before it's gone.

The party wasn't the only thing

we wanted to tell you about.

There's something else.

While you were away,

your father tracked down

the man who stole our money.

Dad, how?

I took some advice

from a young woman I admire.

I faced the problem head on.

We still have a lengthy

court battle ahead,

but our attorneys are confident

that most of our money

should be getting

returned to us.

We're not losing the home.

You mean it?

Mm-hmm.

That is something to celebrate.

Grandpa, can

you get the eggs, please?

Oh, sure.

Oh.

Hey, Carol.

Yes, we are finishing

up the cakes tonight,

and we'll be over

first thing tomorrow.

Sure, I'd be happy to.

Carol wants to talk to you.

Okay.

Hey, Carol.

What's up?

Hey, what did I miss?

I think that's the call.

Really? You think so?

-Mm.

-She'd be perfect for it.

Mm-hmm.

Here you go.

So what did Carol

want to speak to you about?

She offered

me a job at Helping Hooves

to help train other riders.

Wow.

That's great, Jodie.

Yeah, but I said no.

I told her I want to learn how

to drive race cars instead.

All right, let's

get back to this.

Yeah.

Oh, it's looking so good.

Will you give me those?

Yeah, yeah.

Thank you.

That one there.

Hey, guys.

Bridgett, no way!

Hey!

So good to see you.

-You look good.

-Thanks.

I want you to meet someone.

Come here.

Hi.

Oh, sorry.

No, it's okay.

I know we haven't been

officially introduced yet.

I'm Bridgett.

I'm Rebecca.

It's so nice to meet you.

Jimmy talks about

you all the time.

Whatever he's told

you about me, don't believe him.

It's all good things.

Really?

Then you definitely

shouldn't believe him.

Well, come on, kiddo.

You're not that bad.

So, why are you dating Jimmy?

Did you lose a bet or something?

I'm sorry?

You're way too pretty for him.

Uh.

Bridgett!

I have so much to

talk to you about.

Come on, let's go.

Okay.

Oh.

Okay, so what is wrong with me?

Nothing.

Nothing?

-I mean--

-Are you sure?

Is your leg okay?

I appreciate it,

but you don't have to ask me

how I'm doing all the time.

I just care about you.

So, are you feeling okay?

I'm fine.

Thanks, Squirt.

Then why

can't you enjoy the party?

Hey, daydreamer.

Dylan.

I'll give you two a minute.

Sorry I was late.

I would have been

here earlier, but I

had to close the restaurant

down for the holiday.

Yeah, I can't believe

it's Thanksgiving already.

Where does the time go?

Yeah.

I didn't think

you'd want to be around

someone who messed up so bad.

What do you mean?

This is where the girl I've

fallen in love with lives.

Come on.

I think the feast is ready.

Hi.

Hi.

David, we

really love having you here.

If it was up

to me, I would never leave.

She's here.

But we're missing that turkey.

When's it coming here, huh?

I feel like I can

eat the whole thing.

I hope not.

We all want to eat.

Maybe I'll save you...

Hey, everyone.

Sorry to interrupt.

I wanted to introduce

you to someone.

She was my counselor

at the rehab clinic.

And when I heard there

was a celebration for me,

I wanted to invite her because

I would have never made it

through my program without her.

Everyone, this is Samantha.

-Mr. Campbell, if I--

-You know each other?

Jimmy?

We're here for you

if you need help.

This is one of those problems

you need to face head on.

Yeah.

I'm just here to

support and celebrate Bridgett.

I was her primary contact, and

many of us worked with her.

But make no mistake, she

deserves all the credit.

I can leave if you'd like.

You helped Bridgett in rehab?

Look,

I'm not going to lie.

When I saw you come

in right now, I had

this wave of emotion--

hate, anger, guilt, pain, this

overwhelming sense of pain.

And through all that,

there's this one thing

echoing in my mind, and it's

that my wife and my daughter

wouldn't want me living the rest

of my life feeling that pain.

It's not fair to me.

That's not fair to

those that I care about.

I forgive you, Samantha.

I forgive you.

Oh.

I should probably get going.

No.

Please, stay.

There's plenty of food.

-Really, it's--

-Please.

Right, it's Thanksgiving.

Besides, we have a lot to

be thankful for right now.

Come on.

Yeah... yeah.

Let's eat.

Hey, everyone.

It's time for a picture.

Let's clean up your

plates and let's go.

Whoa, how fun!

You know what'd be fun?

Jodie, Bridgett, what

do you say we get you

two back up on a horse

for old time's sake?

I like that idea.

I don't know.

I don't know if I can do it.

I don't have a horse.

Barkley!

But how?

He's all yours again, Bridgett.

We've gone through

so much this year,

and you've overcome everything.

And we're all so

very proud of you.

Thank you.

Let's go get you up

on that horse, where you belong.

Ladies and gentlemen, I am proud

to introduce to you our two

championship horse show riders,

Jodie Davis and Bridgett Van

Heusen.

If this

is a dream, don't wake me up.

This isn't a dream.

And you're a big reason

why it's so special.

You too.

So, what do we do now

that we've conquered

every mountain we faced?

We find

another mountain to climb.

I wouldn't want to face any

other mountain with anyone else.

Okay.

Three, two, one.