03x05 - Crossing the Line

[bunniefuu]

Desi: Is this where you take friends when you go riding?

Stevie: Usually, it's just the three of us.

Desi: I feel honored.

Lisa: You should!

[Girls giggle]

Desi: Where are we going?

To Fox Creek-- whether we like it or not.

Desi: What's so special about Fox Creek?

The grass.

This time of year it's green and tasty

and they love that.

Stevie: For them, it's like going to JB's for a soda.

Desi: They can smell it!

Carole: Here we go.

Lisa: Honestly, they love it so much,

they'd stay all day.

[Laughs]

[Horse snuffles]

Of course you can tell by the way she dresses,

the way she speaks.

She's got taste, and style...

and we are meant to be friends.

Oh, here they come.

Kristi, can you believe it?

The saddle bags are actually trying to suck up to her.

It's so nauseating.

We'll have to take them down again.

Tomorrow?

Veronica: I can tell you one thing, though.

If the saddle bags think they're getting another member,

they are very mistaken.

♪ Hello world

♪ This is me

♪ Life should be

♪ Mm-mm, yeah

♪ Fun for everyone

♪ Hello world

♪ Come and see

♪ Life should be

♪ Fun for everyone

[Donkey brays]

[All laughing]

Desi: No! No, no, no!

[Horse whinnies wildly]

Desi: No!

Come on, Midnight!

No, that's Garnet's stall.

What's wrong with him?

Carole: He's just being a naughty boy.

Desi, you have to take charge.

Come on, be the boss.

[Exasperated sigh]

Come on, boy.

[Straining] Come on!

You'd better get out of there before Veronica sees you.

Carole: She hates Garnet's things being touched by other horses.

Too late.

Desi: Veronica.

I'm sorry. He's being awful.

Don't be silly, Desi.

I'm glad your horse feels so at home.

Besides, a change'll do us good,

won't it, Garnet?

[Horse whinnies]

[Horse snorts and whinnies]

Nice day for a ride.

Yeah.

Although I'm not so sure about that glare.

It might not be a good day for me to start.

[Horse whinnies]

Girl: Paula, what's wrong? Paula, come back!

Paula! Paula!

Stay there!

[Horse grunts]

Stevie: Look, they can't wait.

Lisa: What's wrong, Desi?

Desi: Nothing.

I'm just trying to slow him down a bit.

Carole: Good idea.

Let him know who's in charge.

Stevie: Don't think I can hold Belle back much longer.

She wants to go,

don't ya, girl?

This can't be right.

There must be some mistake.

Lisa: Who would do this?

Carole: Someone must be playing a joke.

Maybe the owner has a good reason.

Simon: That was incredible!

Jack: Thanks.

No, I mean really,

that was like the best action sequence

of a movie, ever!

All in a day's work.

Do you think you could teach me

to do something like that?

Sure, but I think you might wanna try

getting on a horse

before you try and catch one.

Yeah, you're right.

Good point.

What I need is a bigger hammer.

Just some wire to hold it together would do.

I didn't think it was gonna be so hard

to make things stand up on their own.

Well, I told you,

we should've leaned it against something.

That's never gonna keep Trouble in.

We'll have to start again.

[Brays quietly]

Jess: Guys!

We're so glad you're here!

We need a hand to finish Trouble's home.

Sorry, but we've got some really serious stuff to do.

[Brays]

[Midnight whinnies]

[Trouble brays, Midnight snorts]

Please!

[Midnight whinnies]

Come and take this donkey away!

Melanie: You don't have to yell.

[Midnight whinnies, Trouble brays]

[Trouble brays]

Stevie: We found "no trespassing" signs

at the entrance to Fox Creek!

I heard the land along Fox Creek

had been sold recently.

Who bought it, Max?

I don't know, but the owner has every right

to forbid people entry.

But we always go riding there

and the horses love it!

Max: I'm sorry, that's the law.

Well, that's the worst law I've ever heard.

If it's private property, you mustn't go on it.

That's final!

[Exasperated sigh]

Laura, you could not have picked a better day

to come out here to Pine Hollow.

Can I ride today?

'course you can.

But first, I'd like to team you up

with someone who can show you...

Simon?

We were just looking for a kind,

intelligent young man to help us out.

What's up, Mrs. Reg?

Laura, here, would like to ride a horse

for the first time ever.

Good for you, Laura.

And you might be able to show her the ropes.

Uh, me? But, Mrs. Reg, I mean...

isn't that a job for a qualified instructor?

For the riding part, yes,

but I'd like you to show her around the place first.

Oh.

I was just telling Laura

that the secret to our success here at Pine Hollow

is our friendliness.

[Horse snorts]

What are we gonna do?

If Starlight goes anywhere near Fox Creek,

he's going to want to find that grass patch.

Prancer loves it, too.

All our horses do.

Well, there's no use moaning about it.

We've gotta do something.

Like what? Take the signs down?

No.

We need to find out who the new owner is,

then we can try and talk to them.

What about the local newspaper?

They might have reported the land being sold in there.

We're not gonna let those signs stop us.

Stevie: If we can track down the new owner

we can tell them how important it is

to let us ride there.

I have a confession to make.

My dad is the new owner.

He put the signs up.

Simon: See this picture of a horse?

Laura: Yes.

Simon: See how big it is?

It's a really good idea to work out things like...

where the back legs are

so you can stay away from them.

And...

here's one with its teeth baring.

Laura: It's smiling.

Simon: No.

It might look like that but you can never tell.

That's why it's important to understand a few things

before you try and get up on the saddle.

Is that what you did?

What?

You know, before you got up in the saddle.

Well, I...

Mrs. Reg: He's never been in a saddle.

Haven't you?

Well...

maybe not here,

but I've done lots of things at other places.

Simon, I want you to take Laura out to the ring

where the real horses are.

Simon: Mrs. Reg,

this is very educational.

You are going to learn a lot more

working with a genuine flesh and blood horse

than you are looking at it on a computer.

Dad said he's sorry

if you're unhappy with the signs.

So, when's he gonna take the signs down?

He's not.

What?

Desi: Dad wants to stop unwanted visitors

from going in there.

People like trailbike riders and hunters.

Lisa: Desi, could you ask him

if he'll consider leaving the signs up

but let us ride along Fox Creek?

Please, Desi?

I'll see what I can do.

[Hooves clomp]

Mrs. Reg: These two are very gentle.

There's nothing to be afraid of.

Why would I be afraid?

Mrs. Reg: Simon, horses know when you're afraid.

If you act in a really confident manner around them,

then they'll treat you with respect

and be better behaved.

I know that.

[Horse snuffles]

[Stifles laughter]

[Laughing]

[Phone snaps shut]

Veronica: Desi,

I can see that you're a very kind person,

and that's why I think you should know

what you're getting yourself into here.

The Saddle Club aren't what they seem.

They're not?

[Sighs]

Every time I'd try to reach out

the hand of friendship to them,

it only ends badly.

Desi: Why?

They're a bunch of accident-prone children.

Really?

Well, say if one fell off and bumped her head--

and that's pretty likely

considering their lack of skill--

you'd be liable.

I suppose I should talk to my dad about this.

Don't expect any thanks from the Saddle Club.

In fact,

they'll probably sue you for everything you've got.

Laura: Are you afraid of horses?

Simon: Of course not! No.

You do look a little bit afraid.

Simon: I...

I just don't like people watching me,

that's all.

Mrs. Reg: Come on, you two, it's now or never.

[Horse snuffles]

Mrs. Reg: Perfect.

Don't be afraid. See? It's easy.

You can do it.

[Horse snuffles]

[Whinnies]

[Trouble whines and grunts]

[Nickers]

[Grunts]

[Trouble brays]

Desi: I've been looking for you.

I talked to my dad.

He said he'd allow riders onto his land

if I've asked them and they're with me.

You can ride along Fox Creek!

Girls: Yes!

So...

what if the horses wanna go up there and graze

and you're not around?

Desi: Then it's not going to happen.

What's this all about?

Stevie: Desi's father is gonna let us ride

along the Fox Creek trail,

but she has to be with us.

Well, that sounds reasonable.

Lisa: But, Max, what if Desi's not here?

Could you talk to her father?

No! Those are Mr. Biggins' conditions;

he's the owner.

OK, that's settled then.

Everybody out. I want you all to come

and give someone some encouragement.

Come on.

Mrs. Reg: Ok, Laura, heels down.

That's great, great!

All right, Simon, your turn.

Laura: Come on, Simon, you can do it.

[Bridle jangles, horse snuffles]

I'm on a horse.

[Snuffles]

I'm on a horse!

Good on you, Simon.

[Saddle Club cheer and applaud] Woo! Yeah! Yay, Simon!

Stevie: Yeah, Simon!

That's a good boy!

Desi, hi.

Uh, look, I've been invited

to an exclusive little opening--

lots of hot riding apparel and equipment.

I thought you might like to come.

I'm not sure.

My father's sending a car to pick us up.

It should be awesome.

Oh. [Laughs] Unless you want to stay

and be bored by the saddle bags.

Jess: Come over and see what we built!

In a minute.

Melanie: You promised!

All right.

Hey, Desi, wanna join us?

Uh...

Our car's here.

No thanks. I'm busy.

How are you doing?

Simon: [Stammers nervously] I don't believe I'm...

Melanie: Just wait 'til you see it.

Carole: We're impressed you did it without any help.

Jess: Hey! We're not idiots.

What's Midnight doing out here?

Lisa: Better get him back in the stables.

Jess: He's wrecked her enclosure.

[In unison] Trouble's gone! We've got to find him!

[Brays]

Melanie and Jess: Yeah! Woo! Yeah! Go, Saddle Club!

Melanie: Come on! Woo!

Jess: Yeah!

[Braying]

Veronica: I'm glad you were there.

I needed your opinion.

So many beautiful things!

You looked amazing in that little bolero top.

Oh, yeah, I love that.

If they had have had another one

I would've bought it.

You can borrow mine!

No, I mean,

it would've been cool for us to go out riding

and wearing something like that,

so people can see that we're friends.

Oh, yeah.

Desi... that's short for...?

Desiree.

What a lovely name.

It's got... so much character.

You know, Desiree,

life is great when you can spend time with people

who enjoy the finer things.

Would you like another soda?

Thank you.

[Music plays, customers chatter]

[Trouble brays in the distance]

Listen. That's him.

That's Trouble.

Stevie: He sounds like he's not happy.

Lisa: What're we gonna do?

[Trouble whines in the distance]

[Phone keys beep]

[Cell phone rings]

[Beeps phone on]

Carole: Desi? Desi?

Can you hear me?

We need to go on your dad's property!

Can we? We're looking for Trouble.

Who was that?

It dropped out.

I'm sure if it's important, they'll ring back.

Anyway, let's go for a hack.

Well, come on, we can't wait!

He could be hurt.

Let's go!

OK, let's do it.

Come on, Lisa, we stick together.

Remember what Max said.

It's all of us or none of us!

Come on!

[Whines]

We're coming, Trouble!

[Trouble whining nearby]

Stevie: He's very near.

[Trouble whining]

Carole: Here!

He's OK.

Silly boy.

Stevie: Oh, you had us all worried.

You got your halter caught.

You are so cute.

[Trouble grunts]

What did I tell you?

You can't trust the saddle bags.

Someone should call the police.

No, don't!

But they're trespassing!

[Brays]

So good to have you back.

Max: I am very disappointed in the three of you.

How could you break the agreement you had

with Desi's father?

You abused his trust.

Lisa: We had no choice, Max.

We had to do it.

Max: Yeah, well, I hope you realize

you may never see Fox Creek ever again.

And you two aren't out of trouble, either.

But we didn't go into the forbidden land.

How many times have I said

you must never leave a halter on any animal?

We couldn't just ride away.

Stevie: Yeah! Trouble was in distress.

We could hear him,

we knew where he was,

so we couldn't turn back.

You have to believe us.

We're really sorry,

but we had to do it!

Max: Yeah, well, I hope Desi and her father

see it that way, too.

Carole: If you could've heard that cry for help...

Max.

I couldn't help but overhear,

but I think you should know

that Desiree is still talking to her father

about the Saddle Club trespassing on his land.

Yeah, well, let's just hope it'll all blow over.

Desiree thinks her father will take it very seriously

as it was a total breach of trust.

Yes, it was, Veronica.

That means there's a chance the police will get involved,

as it was a criminal offense.

Desi: It was an emergency.

What else could they do?

I would've done the same thing,

and that's what I told my dad.

Look, I know them.

The Saddle Club will say anything

to get themselves out of trouble.

You think they were lying?

There's 3 of them.

They just back each other up.

How can anyone trust them?

Yeah, I suppose.

Veronica: Look, if they were telling the truth,

they should have tried to contact you first.

So they need to be taught a lesson.

Desi: [Heavy sigh]

I checked my phone.

That call at JB's was from Carole.

They did do the right thing by me,

so I did the right thing by them.

But...

My dad's given them permission

to ride the trails with or without me.

You can't be serious, Desiree!

Desi?!

[Horse nickers]

I still think it's wrong!

Come on, guys. What're you waiting for?

[Veronica's phone rings] ♪ It's my life!

Hello?

Kristi, I'm a bit busy at the moment.

No, the new girl did not join the Saddle Club.

She's my friend.

Yes, I'm sure of that.

Well, no, she's not with me right now.

Look, Kristi,

could you please stop bothering me

with your stupid opinions and get a life?!

[Huff]

♪ When I'm here with no one else ♪

♪ It makes me wonder who I am ♪

♪ Standing alone

♪ Closed off from the world

♪ Do I even know this terrible girl ♪

♪ What makes me act the way I do ♪

♪ Is it all just in envy of you ♪

♪ Why am I constantly defeated ♪

♪ Uh oh

♪ I see you all together

♪ Makes me wonder why

♪ Although I won't admit it

♪ I know I don't even try

♪ And who do I blame

♪ Over and over again?

♪ I take it out on your happiness ♪

♪ And I do it all in vain

♪ When I'm here with no one else ♪

♪ It makes me wonder who I am

♪ Standing alone

♪ Closed off from the world

♪ Do I even know this terrible girl ♪

♪ What makes me act the way I do ♪

♪ Is it all just in envy of you ♪

♪ Why am I constantly defeated ♪

♪ I can't have anything

♪ With a simple quick demand

♪ Although I can't have everything ♪

♪ I still don't have the hand

♪ To hold if I get lonely

♪ A shoulder to always lean on ♪

♪ A smile to make me feel at ease ♪

♪ And two friends to depend on ♪

♪ When I'm here with no one else ♪

♪ It makes me wonder who I am

♪ Standing alone, closed off from the world ♪

♪ Do I even know this terrible girl ♪

♪ What makes me act the way I do ♪

♪ Is it all just in envy of you ♪

♪ Why am I

♪ Constantly defeated

♪ Uh oh

♪ Constantly defeated

Hey, Veronica?

Do you want to come for a ride?

As if.

[Scoffs]