03x02 - Moving On Part 1

[bunniefuu]

AmeliaOh, no.

Look at that.

What am I going to do with them!

Don't slouch, Murray, this isn't a cattle ride!

And don't ride so close to the boys, Stevie,

you'll just pick up their bad habits.

Good control, Veronica. Well done!

You boys, calm down!

[Mailbox clanks shut]

[Horse whinnies]

[Horse snuffles]

Thanks, Jack.

No worries.

Ladies.

Colonel.

What are you doing all dressed up?

Carole, I need you to gather your things

and report back to me ASAP.

Why, what's happening?

On the double, Miss Hanson.

Redeployed?

Col. HansonMy brigade, and two others.

We leave on active service by the end of the week.

Where to?

I'm not at liberty to tell you.

Let's just say...

it's a hotspot.

Dad, I don't want you to go.

And seeing as how it's a -month posting...

What?!

[Sighs] Carole.

I know how much you love Pine Hollow,

but I have no choice.

I called your Aunt Penny.

To come and stay?

She has a spare room, honey.

But--no!

That's hundreds of miles away!

Col. HansonYou're staying with her, Carole.

That's non-negotiable.

[Doors shut]

♪ 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]

SimonHere's fine.

Thanks, Uncle Roy.

You can back up and go.

Uncle RoyRemember!

If you don't like this, you can always play soccer.

Soccer! What do you take me for?

I'm not gonna play ball games.

I want to be out there with real skin and bone,

equine animals!

RoyMake sure you wear your helmet.

SimonStop with the worrying, will ya?

I'm on top of it!

[Vehicle door shuts]

[Engine rumbles and whirs]

[Sigh]

[Horse whines wildly]

[Exhales]

Phil, keep your horse in order.

PhilI'm trying.

LisaHe's going away?

Where to?

I don't know!

Well, when's he going?

It's not just him!

StevieWhat?

Good, Veronica. Nice, soft hands.

Shorten your rein, Murray, it's not a free walk yet!

LisaCarole...

tell us,

what's happened?

AmeliaYou're not riding in pairs, Lisa!

Single file!

Carole, communicate with your horse!

[Cries]

LisaCarole!

AmeliaCarole, come back this instant!

StevieCarole, come back!

Oh, for goodness sake!

VeronicaLeave it to me, Miss Amelia, I'll take care of it.

Miss Amelia?

Can we do cross-country now?

No!

Out of the question!

[Neighs]

[Neighing wildly]

StevieWait up! Carole, wait up!

LisaHey, Carole!

Carole!


[Console beeps]

Oh, come on!

Oh, paper!

Mrs. RegMax, I would like you to meet our new student,

Simon Atherton.

Hey there, Simon. How ya' goin'?

G'day, Max.

[Computer keys clack]

[Console beeps] Oh. Yes!

Just as I thought.

It's the hosting package.

The what?

I don't mean to be rude, Max,

but when was the last time you updated your web site?

Uh, that... that would be...

Don't ask me.

SimonMax, Max, Max.

You can do so much better, folks.

And the good news is, it won't cost you a cent.

Simon, wouldn't you like to ride a horse first?

What are we talking on?

Cross country, show jumping, dressage?

You've had experience?

SimonI don't want to big note,

but riding is my passion.

First things first...

Right! First things first.

Our instructor will assess you,

and then assign you a class.

Max, do we have a horse available?

Mm, let's see.

[Console dings]

Yeah... probably the chestnut Savage.

Ooh, Savage.

Perfect!

Simon,

you can help Jack tack him up.

I will be back.

Mm. Good.

[Deep exhale]

StevieStop, will you?

[Bird cries]

LisaCarole!

OK, so your dad's leaving,

but he's gone away before.

LisaWhat is it, what's wrong?

The worst!

[Muffled cries]

MelanieQuick, someone's coming!

[Donkey grunts quietly]

Ewww!

Hurry! They'll see him!

You've ridden a bit, they tell me?

SimonOh, yeah, bit of this, bit of that.

[Horse whinnies]

Kinda big, isn't he?

JackAw, he's a baby, aren't you, Savage?

[Horse snuffles and whinnies]

Ahhh!

JackYou all right?

SimonOh, yeah, yeah, I'm fine. Just, um...

Just--just checking on this animal's condition.

Very good.

Extremely good. Excellent, in fact.

Thanks.

[Donkey brays] Shh!

What was that?

OK, boy, shh!

Maybe we should check it out.

[Donkey snuffles, girls breathe heavily]

JackLater, mate. Come on,

I'll give you a leg up.

Um, wait a second, I'm... I'm not properly dressed.

I've thought of a name for him.

[Donkey whines]

Trouble.

That sounds right!

[Donkey whines]

We have to move him somewhere!

[Bird caws]

StevieYou have to tell us what's going on.

LisaWe want to help.

Aunt Penny lives up north, in the city.

It's cold and dark,

up flights of stairs.

I don't know anyone in the whole block,

and they don't allow animals,

especially horses!

LisaCarole, don't be upset.

I have to go.

And you know what that means for us, don't you?

No way.

We'll work it out.

Of course we will.

CaroleYou don't know my dad.

He's not going to change his mind.

We'll make him.

LisaYou're not going anywhere.

You can stay with me.

StevieYeah, if you want,


or our house is bigger.

LisaYeah, but there's more of you.

StevieI'll ask my folks when they get back.

LisaI'll ask my mom tonight.

VeronicaTough break for Carole.

LisaAs if you'd care.

I heard she's staying with, uh, Stevie.

Oh, yeah? Who told you that?

It's only natural.

They have been friends for ages.

And you know Stevie--

always gets what Stevie wants.

[Horses whinny]

It's funny about Carole.

It's as if she thought "free walk"

meant she could leave the arena

and head for the nearest patch of grass.

[Sarcastic] Ha ha.

I know you're upset, Stevie.

I talked to Lisa.

She says her mom'll let Carole stay with them.

These girlie girls,

always wanting to live together.

I guess Lisa's a lot like her mom...

always gets her own way.

Sad to hear you might be leaving.

What do you want, Veronica?

Times like this, we can't always choose what we want.

We can try.

Look, I'm sure you'll make the right decision.

Stevie and Lisa wouldn't wanna lose you.

Although, if you did stay,

one of them will be really hurt.

Get a life, Veronica. Ride a horse.

[Cell phone beeps]

Kristi!

What a shame you couldn't be here.

This just might be the end of the saddle bags!

AmeliaJack?

JackRight here.

[Donkey grunts and whines]

Well?

Where is he?

Where's who?

Jack, get with the program. The new boy.

The one I'm putting through his paces.

JackI kinda get the feeling he's keeping out of the way.

AmeliaNo kidding.

Can't hide a thing from you, now can we, Jack?

[Donkey brays quietly]

Simon?

StevieIt will be easy.

We'll put another bed against the wall,

and your desk under this window.

LisaThere's not enough room.

StevieSure there is.

Can you really stay here?

StevieOK. This might not be the prettiest room

in Willow Creek... [Shouting in the hallway]

Hey, boys!

Chad, Alex! Go to the park!

Or the quietest.

Hey, it's cool.

My parents are out all the time.

I've got total freedom.

LisaYeah...

to make a mess.

What mess?

CaroleIt's OK, Lisa,

it wouldn't take us long to clean it up.

To clean what up?

Hey!

What are you doing? That's my stuff!

What's the matter with here?

[Chad and Alex shout loudly]

Hey, you guys!

You know the ruleNo ba*ls in the hall!

So you lose it.

Sorry.

It's like a w*r zone.

[Computer keys clack]

Simon, is it?

One sec.

[Computer keys clack]

[Monitor beeps and chimes]

That's me. How can I help?

Simon, I'm your instructor.

You can call me Miss Amelia.

You're late for a riding assessment.

I want you tacked up

and on the riding arena immediately.

Come on!

No can do.

Sorry.

I beg your pardon?

Max and I had a bit of a chat

and I've taken it upon myself

to update the entire I.T. system

here at Pine Hollow.

Si--Simon, I'm your riding instructor.


I want to see you on a horse.

A horse?

Yes, absolutely.

I can't wait.

But if I don't get this back online,

Max can't take bookings, or pay the wages...

Uhh!

:.

No excuses.

Understood?

Yes, ma'am.

Good.

[Cord jangles]

[Door opens and slams shut]

LisaMom,

there is something I want to ask you.

Where does she get the time for riding?

What?!

She might be.

That's what I wanted to talk to you about.

No, Mom.

I'm not going to.

No way!

Bye, Mom.

I'll see you later.

[Phone beeps off]

CaroleWhat did she want?

Nothing.

"No way" what, Lisa?

She's gonna call you anyway.

So just tell her, he's not for sale.

Who's not for sale?

Not...Starlight?

Mum wants a new pony for Melanie.

I'm sorry, Carole.

[Sniffs]

LisaIt's not going...

[Sniffs]

Did someone wear their riding boots inside?

Not me. [Sniffing]

Oh, it's gross!

Sisters.

Melanie!

Melanie!

MelanieOh, what?

LisaWhat have you got in there? Open the door!

Wasn't us, Lisa.

LisaUgh! How can you sit there?

It's revolting!

Leave it open, air the room.

And whatever it is, you better clean it up

before Mom gets back!

MelanieGood boy!

[Donkey grunts]

LisaI can handle my mom.

Gee, didn't sound like it.

What would you know?

You hardly ever see your parents.

Lisa!

StevieIt's cool, Carole.

I'm not insecure,

not like some people.

Stevie!

At least I'm not shallow enough

to think I'm Carole's best friend

just because I knew her first.

StevieDon't go all hypo, Lisa.

LisaThere's more than one bad smell in here.

StevieYou always get what you want, don't you?

LisaThis is going nowhere!

StevieAnd whose fault is that?

What I don't understand is why he refuses--

MaxOh, look at that!

Real live video streaming.

Mrs. RegWell done, Simon!

He never turned up for his lesson.

Obviously he couldn't spare the time to ride.

MaxI don't care if he rides or not,

that boy is an asset.

Hard day?

Pig of a day.

Amelia, it's a two-way st--

AmeliaIf they don't want to be here,

why are they wasting our time?

I had no trouble with the students

over at Briarwood.

Simon!

Simon!

Simon!

Simon!

[Vehicle rumbles along driveway]

Hey, Uncle Roy!

Hey, how'd it go?

Wind in the hair,

the feel of the reins, sound of the hooves--

Excellent!

Good. Then I'll bring you back tomorrow.

Uncle Roy, this must be costing you plenty.

I don't have to come back.

That was our deal, Simon.


Riding or soccer.

[Engine whirs]

Simon?

Whatever it takes to keep you off that computer.

AmeliaSimon!

Simon!

[Crickets chirp, low din of chatter]

[Lively chatter and music]

ChewieHey, everybody. Back by popular demand.

Here they are, folks,

with a bunch of great songs... the Saddle Club!

[Cheering and applause]

Carole[Monotone singing] ♪ Hello, world

♪ This is me

♪ Life should be

♪ Mm-mm, yeah

♪ 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...

ChewieWhat are you doing? Come on, you guys!

[Stevie joins] ♪ Hello, world

Carole and Stevie♪ This is me

♪ Life should be mm-mm, yeah ♪

Missed your cue.

What happened to you?

Saddle Club♪ Hello, world

Prima donna!

You're pathetic!

Saddle Club[Off key] ♪ This is me

Carole♪ Come on, baby

♪ Don't be afraid

Lisa and Stevie[Trailed away singing]

Stevie♪ It's not too late

♪ Say you do won't you-- ♪

[Mic thuds, feedback squeals]

[Stevie sings over feedback squeals]

[Mic thuds] [Crowd chatters]

They both want me to stay,

but no matter which one I choose,

I'm really going to hurt the other.

So it's probably best that I go.

I understand, sweetheart.

It's not easy to leave,

to say good-bye.

I'm gonna miss you so much.

Please be safe.

I am so proud of you.

You are a very brave daughter.

[Kiss]

I guess I'd better call your Aunt Penny,

arrange a plane ticket.

Chad, I told you it's mi-- [Ball thumps]

Chad let me in.

He would.

Just another stupid brother.

We can't break up.

We're the Saddle Club.

We've got to make her stay.

Yeah.

[Stable door creaks open, horse nickers]

[Door thuds shut]

It's only me.

[Horse whinnies]

[Horses nicker, crickets chirp]

You missed your rub, didn't you?

There.

That feels better.

Yeah.

[Sniffs] You smell so good.

[Sniffles] I'm going away for a while,

and I'm going to ask Mrs. Reg to look after you.

[Sniffles]

'Cause this is where you belong--

whoever's riding you.

I know you'll be happy,

and I'll be happy when I see the videos Stevie'll send me.

It's all right. That's the boy.

[Horse whinnies]

[Starlight nickers]

[Horse whinnies]

Good night, Starlight.

[Starlight snorts]

[Starlight nickers]

MelanieNext time on "The Saddle Club":

CaroleYou are putting Starlight

in the military?

You're doing the wrong thing, Col. Hanson.

Carole should be staying with us.

Where is she?

Your dad is looking for you.

I don't care what he says.

We're not going back.

Carole?

Are you sure?

Are you with me

or not?

♪ Hello, world


♪ This is me

♪ Life should be

♪ Mmm, mmm, yeah

♪ 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

♪ Mmm, mm, 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

♪ Mmm, mm, yeah, fun for everyone ♪

♪ Hello, world

♪ Come and see

♪ Life should be

♪ Fun for everyone