01x23 - Horse Play

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Carole:
Come on, we're gonna be late
for the meeting.

I just want to check
on Prancer.

Stevie said she
was acting weird.

[Horse whinnies]

Both:
Huh?

[Gasps]

[Screams]

Gotcha!

You should've seen you guys.

Where's my camera?

Very funny.
Ha, ha.

What brought this on?

It's not April 1st,
is it?

Change of pace
never hurt anyone.

Let's just wait till
we get the X-rays back.

All bow down to the reigning
queen of practical jokes.

Come on,
your silliness.

Max is waiting for us.

Max:
The Inter Pony Club party
is a fundraiser.

Last year, Woodgate Stables
put on a great bash.

And this year
it's Pine Hollow's turn.

And not only do we have to
outdo our rival pony clubs,

we also have the task
of marking

the one hundredth year
anniversary of Pine Hollow.

So, basically, this party
has to really rock.

Eloquently put, Stevie.

I'm looking for volunteers.

I'll do it!

Thank you, Lisa.

Who's going to help her?

Great!

Pick the loser who never
gets invited to parties

to organize ours.

I'll help you.

Veronica:
I'll help you.

Max:
Fine.

Lisa and Veronica
will co-host the party,

but I expect everyone here
to do their bit, OK?

Ah, no,
I said I'd help Phil.

Max: But he doesn't
need help, Veronica,

Lisa does.

I have to work with her?

Veronica:
Is Max out of his mind?

You don't plan a party
this important

and then put Lisa the lameo
in charge.

[Veronica screams]

[Relieved sigh]

[Stevie laughing]

How juvenile!

She is seriously
weird lately.

Sam, I want you to meet
the cars at the gates

and direct them
to the valet parking.

Megan, I want you
to organize the valets.

Sam:
Why don't people park
in the yard like always?

Megan:
What are valets?

Veronica:
Am I the only one here
who has any class?

Lisa:
Ah, reality check, Veronica.

There is a budget.

Thank you for
that input, Lisa.

People are going
to pay, you know.

Ah, Phil, I
know I can rely on you.

Then I should remind you

we're trying to raise money
for this event.

[Reading sheet]
Chandeliers!

Lisa:
I can't believe it!

She's practically flying
the guests in by helicopter.

Really?
That's cool.

Stevie!

This is supposed to be about
the centenary celebration

of Pine Hollow.

Don't you think having
a historical theme

is way better than...

valet parking
and chandeliers?

Um, is there
a third choice?

So you're taking
Veronica's side?

No.

You just have to lighten up
a bit, that's all.

Lighten up?!

Yeah.
It's a party.

Stop thinking of it
like a school project.

It's supposed to be fun.

But school projects
are fun.

Wanna drink?

Thanks.

[Giggling]

What is it with all
these practical jokes?

This is
a timeless classic.

"101 Practical Jokes
to Amuse Your Friends."

And I'm only up
to number 12.

I'm not amused.

That's OK.
I am.

Ewww...

Ohh, yuck.

[Giggling]

A little snack
in case you get hungry?

Stevie!

Bow to the queen.

You need to get
your medication checked.

Ohh...

Yes, I know what you
were trying to do,

but I'm not sure
it's such a good idea

to put Veronica
in charge.

That's why I put Lisa
in charge with her.

Oh, Max, that's like putting
The Road Runner in charge

with Wile E. Coyote.

Well, I thought they might
balance each other--

[Squish]

...out.

Oh, Max, you sat
on my Martian...

and squashed him.

[Laughing]

You'd better watch out.

Some day someone's going
to get back at you.

[Laughing]

So, Red, are you going
to the party?

Sure.

Are you, uh,
going solo?

Hadn't really
thought about it.

'Cause if you want,
we could go together.

[Laughing]

Um, I don't normally
date pandas.

Stevie.

[Sighs]

Max: Lisa,

I hear you're suggesting
an historical theme

for the party.

I've got something
you might be interested in.

...or that one,
or that.

Lisa:
Guys, you've just gotta
hear this.

What?

Friday night is not only

the one hundredth anniversary
of the stables,

but the hundredth anniversary
of the death

of Max's great-
great-Uncle William.

So?

It's Friday the 13th.

We could have a horror
at Pine Hollow night.

A freaky costume party.

Why?

Because it all fits in.

William had his head
chopped off

and d*ed a violent death.

Or did he?

Did he what?

Or did he die?

Because
the headless horseman

still haunts Pine Hollow.

[Horse whinnies]

[Scoffing]
Yeah, I've seen
the film, too.

So how come no one's
seen this ghost before?

Deborah:
I have.

I was in the stables
late one night

and I caught a glimpse of him
just near the doorway.

He hovered for a second

and then he just [snaps fingers]
disappeared.

Max told me later on

it was probably the ghost of
his great-grand-Uncle William,

the headless horseman.

Thanks, Deborah.

That's a very
interesting story.

It's perfect!

Carole:
I think it's a great idea!

Lisa:
And it will be exactly
a hundred years ago.

And we can
give out prizes for
the best costumes.

Carole:
And decorate the stables
with scary stuff,

like skeletons and ghosts.

Veronica:
Look, we're trying to bring
a little sophistication

to Pine Hollow.

[Sighs] Save your kids stuff
for Halloween.

Carole:
So what happened exactly?

Lisa: Max's great-great-uncle
found gold up at Possum Gorge.

He was bringing home
a little bag of nuggets

when two desperadoes

strung a wire across the trail,
between the trees...

and cut his head off!

[Screams]

Lisa: These stables were built
on the old Regnery Farm land,

and this is the exact spot
where William Regnery d*ed.

Max showed me.

And you know what's weird?

I always feel a shiver
when I walk past this spot

and I never knew why.

[Horse whinnies]

[Dingo howls]

Stevie:
Hello, Comanche,

you're looking beautiful.

Yes, you are.
Such a handsome boy.

[Horse whinnies]

So, how was your day?

Huh?

Yeah,
I'll give you a brush.

Ahh...

Lisa told us all about
the fright night thing.

It sounds a lot better
than any old dinner.

Veronica:
Megan, Megan...

Max is after an occasion,

not some juvenile
novelty night.

Lisa told me to make
some decorations.

Veronica:
I told you,

you're in charge of
the mood lighting and candles.

But--

Veronica: And I want to see some
imagination from you people.

Why is it always me

who has to come up
with the brilliant ideas?

But I have to be
home for dinner.

Veronica:
Sam, I'm taking you off
parking.

You can organize
the catering.

Why me?

Max:
Because we need you, Sam.

Veronica, I just got a call
from "Chez Andre."

Whoa, are they catering
Friday night?

No, they're not.

Why not?

Did they double book?

Don't worry,
I'll get my mother to call.

No, they didn't
double book.

They called with an estimate
for the party.

Their food is off
the planet.

So are their prices.

This is a small party,
with a small budget.

I was thinking more along
the lines of...

fruit punch
and munchies.

Munchies?!

Veronica:
"Chez Andre" doesn't do
munchies.

I know, but you do.

How am I supposed
to make munchies?

That's where
Sam comes in.

Munchies.
Now that's catering.

Carole:
Sam and Megan are threatening
to go on strike.

Stevie:
Why?

Carole:
'Cause Veronica's carrying on
like Lady Muck.

Lisa:
Now why can I picture that
so easily?

I think she's gonna screw
everything up.

I'm way ahead of you.

I've got backup.

[Eerie sound]

What was that?

[Horse whinnies]

Stevie:
What is it?

Why are you
asking me?

Oh, I get it.

Someone's trying
to get back at me.

It's a joke.

They're trying to b*at
the queen, huh?

Let's creep up on them.

[Horse whinnies]

See anything?

Shh!

[Eerie galloping
of horses' hooves]

They're good.

[Horse whinnies]

[Gasps]

Hey!

[Eerie high-pitched laughter]

[Eerie guttural laughter]

[Horse neighs]

[Screams]

It was awesome!

I didn't believe it,
but there it was.

Max: Whoa! Hey, whoa!
Whoa, slow down, girls.

Now, Carole,
what did you see?

Well, we didn't
actually see it,

but we heard it.

It was a groaning
sort of gurgling sound

and horse's hooves.

Mrs. Reg:
Well, you were in the stables.

Yeah, but
galloping hooves.

Max:
So, Stevie, you're the only one
who actually saw anything?

Stevie?

Ah...yeah...I think so.

You think so?

Well, it was dark,

but it was like
in the story.

Oh, now, that's all
stuff and nonsense.

Lisa: But is it?

Deborah,
you researched it.

It's true, isn't it?

Well, the historical facts
are true, yes,

but the legend isn't.

Ghosts aren't real.

Mrs. Reg:
Girls, it's late

and you're all a bit
over-excited

about the party
tomorrow night.

Both:
But Stevie...

Carole:
We're not making this up,
right?

Max:
Time for some shut-eye,
girls.

But...

Mrs. Reg:
Girls, go and get your things

and I'll drive you home.

Come on.

That's it.

Carole: Something weird
is definitely going on.

Lisa: And how come Deborah's
suddenly changing her story?

Isn't she?

I don't know.

Carole:
Hey, Stevie...wait.

If this is another one
of your practical jokes,

it's not funny.

Me! I swear,
I didn't do anything.

This is really
creeping me out.

Max: What were you
thinking, Deborah?

Deborah:
I'm so sorry.

If I'd known,
I never would've
said anything.

Mrs. Reg:
Don't worry,

I think we threw them
off the scent.

Max: Well, I hope so.

I can't afford to have
this getting around.

Who wants to ride
at a haunted stable?

Deborah:
What if he comes back?

What if other people
see him?

Maybe we should
cancel the party.

We're not canceling
anything.

We have to act like
there's nothing wrong.

And if worse
comes to worse,

I'll have to put
an end to him.

Deborah:
How do you do that?

He's already dead.

[Someone sneezes]

Who's there?

[Horses whinny]

Veronica:
Move that couch to the left.

Ah, you've
finally arrived.

I said the left!

It is the left.

My left,
der-brains.

It would be nice
if you did something.

I'm doing the hardest
job of all--

I'm trying to get some
organization going here.

What are you doing?

You can't just
leave that there!

Watch us!

Veronica:
You're all useless!

You can't even follow
instructions.

I mean, where are
the chandeliers?

I couldn't find them
in the yellow pages.

Sam:
What are chandeliers?

Peasants!

I'm surrounded by peasants!

Getting the best out of your
workers, I see, Veronica.

Well, at least
I'm doing something.

So we've noticed.

OK, guys,
you've tried sophistication.

I say we get back
to the basics.

I say we get back
to fright night.

Veronica:
You'll never do it in time!

Most of it's done, Veronica.

What?!

[Sighs]
As soon as you got the job,

I made other arrangements.

Just as well,
don't you think?

Kristi:
They are so...so...
what's the word?

It begins with a "J."

Jerks?

No, kids!

Juvenile!
Yeah, that's the one.

They're riding high
at the moment.

They think tonight
is their night,

but they haven't counted
on one thing...

I am a Di Angelo!

[Horse whinnies]

So let's get this straight.

Max knows all
about the ghost,

but he's keeping it
a secret?

Carole:
Well, he just doesn't
wanna panic everyone

by telling them
the truth.

Adults.
You can't trust 'em.

The headless rider
could be lurking
around the corner,

ready to pounce!

This is...major.

OK, time out, guys.

I've had a good night's sleep.

I've thought about it

and I know what's going on.

Am I the queen
of practical jokes?

Yes, I am.

And I've got one word
to say to you--

Veronica and Kristi.

That's two words.

Ohh...

Veronica?!

It all adds up.

She's been against us
since day one.

Lisa: But how?

Stevie:
She goes to the theatre.

She hangs out with actors.

Veronica...

she's gonna try again tonight,

only the queen's
gonna stop her.

Yeah.

We meet here after dark.

All right!
[Claps]

No, Phil,
this is girls business.

The truck from the hire place
is here!

Phil:
Have you got your
costume lined up?

Yeah, I'm gonna be
Freddy Kruger.

What about you?

I was gonna go
as Frankenstein,

but I tried my costume
on this morning

and it's too small.

Shouldn't monsters
come in large?

You'd think so,
wouldn't you?

I know what we can do.

Sam:
Welcome to my nightmare.

Whooooo!

[All howling]

[Thundering]

[Gate creaks]

[Horse whinnies]

[Horses galloping]

Lisa:
Did you hear it?

Stevie:
Of course, I did.

Lisa:
Not the thunder,
the hoofbeats.

[Lightning and thunder]

[Screaming]

Ha!
Nice one, Veronica.

Simple,
but effective.

[Eerie sounds]

Lisa:
What's that?

[Horse whinnies]

I bet it's a tape recorder.

Come on,
I'll show you.

You're gonna let Veronica
get away with this?

[High-pitched laughter]

What is that?

Come on.

[Laughing gets louder]

[Lightning]

[Screaming]

Pathetic!

[Stevie gasps]

[Laughing]

[Screaming]

What are you doing?

How did you move
so fast?

What?

And how come you got
changed so fast?

It took me hours
to change.

Well, if it wasn't
you, then...

[Horse whinnies]

Veronica:
[Screams]

Run!

The door's stuck!

[Thundering]

The storm's knocked
the lights out.

What was that
out there?

[Lightning]

[Screaming]

Stevie:
It's in here!

Ahhh!

[Screaming]

All: Gotcha!

Lisa:
You told me to lighten up.

Is this light enough
for you?

But where's the...
the...

Stevie:
Headless horseman?

You mean you all...

and I...?

Afraid so,
your majesty.

With a little help
from Maestro Phil

on sound effects.

Ah...I, I, I, I knew
it was you all along.

Hmm, did you?

I was sucked in big time.

You, you, you, and you,
go and get changed.

We've got a lot
of partying to do.

Boo.

[Laughing evilly]

Veronica:
I was so upset.

Guest:
Nice nose, Stevie.

Stevie:
Thanks.

Carole,
have you seen Phil?

I can't believe
he was in on it.

I thought he was, well,
you know, boring.

But he's not,
he's surprising.

I like that.

What are you
so happy about?

Life.

Isn't it wonderful?

Deborah:
I didn't think these costumes
would be so effective.

We certainly scared them.

Max:
Yes, we did.

[Eerie music]

♪ Hello, world ♪

♪ This is me ♪

♪ Life should be ♪

♪ Fun for everyone ♪

♪ Life is easy
if you wear a smile ♪

♪ Just be yourself ♪

♪ Don't ever change your style ♪

♪ You are you ♪

♪ I am me,
we'll be free ♪

♪ Hello, world ♪

♪ This is me ♪

♪ Life should be ♪

♪ Ooh, yeah ♪

♪ Fun for everyone ♪

♪ Hello, world ♪

♪ Come and see ♪

♪ This is me ♪

♪ Come on, baby,
don't be afraid ♪

♪ Come on, baby ♪

♪ It's not too late ♪

♪ Say you do ♪

♪ Won't you open up
the door and let me in? ♪

♪ Hello, world ♪

♪ This is me ♪

♪ Life should be ♪

♪ Ooh, yeah ♪

♪ Fun for everyone ♪

♪ Hello, world ♪

♪ Come and see ♪

♪ This is me ♪

♪ Fun for everyone ♪

♪ Hello, world ♪

♪ Life should be ♪

♪ Ooh, yeah ♪

♪ Fun for everyone ♪