01x07 - My Life

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Previously,

on Beyond Black Beauty

Now that we're together,

we can finally go back home.

My father's not going

to serve any time.

My grandfather's a

retired judge, so he helped.

Alvin!

Dad?

If he knew how

much you loved bull

riding, wouldn't he

invest in your dreams?

He's got dreams of his own.

Next time you're looking

for some pointers, look my way.

I just have a lot on my plate

with Dad. I

Turns out he's the reason

my parents have been fighting.

He scammed Norah's parents!

Beauty's more wild mustang

than warm bloods.

Certainly not the partner

you hitch your dreams to.

I didn't realize

Baltimore meant so much to you.

I'll do anything.

Even if that

means staying here?

Yes.

Beauty?

Where are you?

Beauty!

Alvin, why are you

Not again Ugh.

You don't usually

train at this time.

Neither do you.

What are you avoiding?

My house. My parents are, uh

getting reacquainted.

Mine too. They've been

acting like teenagers.

No self-control.

What's with

the makeshift course?

We're supposed to go to

Stonepointe after school today

so I can prove that

Gretchen was wrong about Beauty.

And then maybe she'll reconsider

training with me.

Let me guess,

you're in your head?

My life is good right now.

My parents are back together,

Beauty and I are in sync

Stonepointe is

the missing piece.

- I need this.

- And you'll get it.

Don't forget, Gretchen came

to you because you're talented.

Own what you have to offer.

Okay who was

that supposed to be?

Well at the rodeo,

Alvin and I kissed,

and ever since then,

I can't stop thinking about him.

But now he's texting me back

with only one-word replies.

I was gonna tell you, but you

know you've hated me enough.

Hmm. Girl, y'all ain't slick. I

called it from day

one.

- So what do I do?

- Well A, he's a guy.

They're useless. B, I've

known Alvin my whole life.

He's good people.

So, get over yourself.

A, you like Isabel

but don't want to admit it.

Lil' Man spilled the tea. B

Do something about it,

or get over yourself.

Huh Look at

that, I still hate you.

Remember the first time we met?

Perfectly.

Georgetown, 2004.

I was kicking your

butt in the live debate

between the Black

Student Law Society

- and the Business Association.

- You showed me no mercy.

That's because I was focused on

getting internship,

while you were too

busy trying to flirt

Can you blame me?

You're beautiful.

And you kept

keep me on my toes.

Look, I have a surprise for

you later. Okay. Wait, hold on.

I know you hate surprises. But

you'll appreciate

this one. I promise.

I'm serious about us planting

roots in Baltimore. Ça te dit?

Mm-hmm.

Hello!

Hi, good morning.

Good morning.

Good morning.

I see you've made

yourself comfortable

in that it's been an

easy transition for you.

Your family has been

very helpful in that.

Honestly.

And I want to thank you for

lending the trailer

for Beauty today.

Anything for my niece.

Um, I'll go get ready, mi amor.

See you in 20?

- Twenty minutes.

- Okay.

- Reign it in.

- He's been here less than a week

and suddenly he's like

the man of the house?

After what he put

you and Jolie through?

Look, I needed to

forgive him, not you.

He's making an effort, Von.

Elle I'm not saying don't

fight for your marriage,

but maybe don't pretend

like your life hasn't changed.

Okay, can you at least

give me a hint?

No. That's not how this

works, love. Alright! Ready?

This this is our

chance to start over.

Cédric, it's incredible

But we can't

afford this. I mean

My paycheck only goes so far.

Don't worry about it. I'm

going to find work of my own.

And Jolie? It's far from her

school. There's no way that we

Janelle, it's going to be okay.

You gotta trust me on this one.

Please.

I need time to think about it.

Of course Something tells me

this is the one.

Hey, Parrish.

What

are you doing here?

Jolie said the ranch

was understaffed

and low on supplies,

so I came through.

But you didn't

need to use Jolie,

could have just

called me yourself.

What? Oh no. It's not like that.

Relax, Parrish. It's not

like it's a date or anything.

Jolie Dumont, we meet again.

I wasn't going to give up.

I had a feeling.

So, I'll record you

today, the team's

panel will review

the footage, and assess.

Are these your parents?

Sorry, yes. This is

Janelle and Cédric.

You've been to the ranch, right?

Yes. I was telling my mom about

it. Stables in the

middle of the city?

It's kind of amazing.

Honestly, it's great

to finally meet you.

Jolie and I are big fans.

And now I am a fan

of your daughter's.

Shall we?

It's just me and you, Beauty.

We leave everything

in the arena.

Uh, cool her down, please.

Jolie, well done.

So all we do is wait?

Yeah.

Not for too long.

And in the meantime,

keep up with your training.

Yeah, uh, maybe we

should do some clinics.

There's that instructor

in Okhala that we like.

- Okhala?

- Yeah.

Cédric!

Papa, that's a really nice idea,

but maybe another time.

Well, I've actually been eager

to host a clinic myself.

But it's tough to

find the time, or

the right community

to work with.

Stonepointe Equestrian

Center partner

with the Chamber's Family Ranch?

That is not our

decision to make.

The ranch belongs to my sister.

Mom, can we at least try?

Honey, what do we have to lose?

I'm not making any promises.

Your father and I will pitch it

to Yvonne together.

Uh, you are so thirsty.

He wasn't at school today.

He's literally MIA.

You're not worried?

He's probably just

dodging your calls

because he's just figured out

you're clingy AF.

Just Here, how

long has it been?

A few hours

Few hours.

Isabel!

Back so soon?

There's been a delay in our food

supply order. Von

said I could stop by.

Isn't that nice, Ronnie?

Hey.

- Hey.

- What a day.

Ester's still healing,

so her work lands on me.

You have no idea how needy

parishioners can be.

How was your day?

Well, the

job hunt is ongoing.

But our new home

is good motivation.

Look, there's no rush.

We can always stay here

until we're back on our feet.

Sure. I guess I just want

the space to be us again.

I do too. But that's not gonna

happen overnight.

Safe has never been my

first choice. You and I

We're ambitious. You

wanted to be the next Ginsburg.

And I wanted to be the

next Goldman Sachs.

- This family, we're dreamers.

- We still are.

But you can't erase the mistakes

from your past.

It's going to take some time.

The one thing we

can do right now

You know what, you may be

better speaking to

Yvonne on your own.

Mm

I mean, come on She hates me.

Sir, we're a family.

It's all or nothing.

Yeah.

All it is.

What you're suggesting

doesn't make sense.

Clinics are expensive.

I know, but Stonepointe's

offering to foot the bill.

Yeah, and the kids

don't have to travel far.

They can stay here at the ranch

where they feel safe.

This kind of partnership

doesn't make sense.

We're nothing like Stonepointe.

True, but it could

be life-changing.

Look at Jolie. She

loves both worlds, Von.

And this way, while

Jolie strengthens

her relationship with Gretchen,

the kids get to work

with an Olympian.

It may actually inspire them

to dream bigger.

We've been inspiring

kids for years now.

In our DNA, but what would you

know about that?

This isn't your family.

I think you have

a problem with me

and you're throwing away a

chance of a

lifetime out of spite.

Don't start something

you're not prepared to finish.

- Enough.

- No! He's got a lot of nerve.

Why would I take

business advice from you?

A man with integrity

wouldn't steal from his friends.

- Or abandon his wife and child

- Yvonne!

You don't know what

you're talking about.

We don't have to do the clinic.

I'll figure out how to

work with Gretchen.

- Jolie

- Please don't fight over me.

Everything's okay, Jo. Promise.

I let my passion

get the best of me.

I overstepped.

I'm sorry, Yvonne.

It got heated for a moment.

But no worries, baby

girl. We're all good.

I can't figure you out.

I mean, we compete

one day. Then,

you act like you

want more from me.

Then you're here pretending

you need supplies.

And now what? You're

giving me the silent treatment?

It's hard to read

your mixed signals.

Ronnie, I'm not here

for any other reason

than to get food for our horses,

'cause feeding time is now.

But I do want

to get to know you

outside of competing. Outside of

our families helping each other.

Don't you want the same thing?

No.

I mean, I just

never thought of it.

I never thought of it.

Look, if and when you're ready

to step up to the

plate, call me.

But until then, we're just

neighbors and competitors.

I'm proud of you,

girl. You did so well.

He's alive.

Hey. I'm sorry I

missed your call. Had to

put in overtime since

I missed the game.

I get it. I missed you

I missed you, too.

I'm just gonna ask was

was that kiss a one-time thing?

Because I feel like we might

have something.

Yeah, we definitely

have something.

- Good.

- Look

I gotta go. But I promise

I'll call you tomorrow, 'kay?

Je pense souvent à toi.

Yeah, I got help from

the French teacher.

Au revoir, Alvin.

- Hey!

- Thanks for coming.

I'm sorry.

This is new for me. I'm not

used to someone

being so forward.

I'm usually the one with a crush

that doesn't go anywhere.

So you're telling me that

Ronnie Parrish,

the alpha cowgirl,

has never asked anyone out?

- Why?

- It's just easier

to like someone from afar.

It never gets messy.

- That's no way to live.

- I know.

I do like you.

And I do want to get

to know you more.

Will you go on a ride with me?

Like a date?

Yeah.

Cool.

But next time, you

gotta feed a girl.

Okay.

Hey! Don't be

nervous, it's good news.

You made the shortlist.

Are you kidding me?

Thank you! What

do I have to do next?

How- how do I make the team?

Over the next few

months, there will

be pre-qualifying

events across Europe.

Italy, Spain, France,

even Belgium.

I can't afford that.

I heard what he

said at the ranch.

A talent like yours

shouldn't be wasted.

So A group of Stonepointe

benefactors have

chosen to support you.

They've seen the footage

and want to be your syndicate.

Welcome to the

big leagues, Jolie.

Your life's about to change.

Thanks.

We're gonna make a lot

of memories on this couch.

What did you do?

I know you needed more time

to think about it, but, babe!

I couldn't really risk

losing a gem like this.

We'll build a new life

here and be happy.

You're gonna love it.

No.

No, you don't like the couch,

you want a different one?

No. I don't want this.

- Any of it.

- You haven't even tried.

Except that's all I've

done. For months.

And now that you're here,

we're not actually

moving forward.

We're doing what we always do,

which is what you want.

Okay, what does that even mean?

It's always the

same routine with us.

Your voice is the

only one that matters.

And I constantly put your needs

before mine.

Tell me how you really feel.

You're spending

money we don't have.

You're making deals you have

no business making.

And you're not

listening, Cédric.

I'm doing what's best for our

family. What's wrong with that?

Hmm?

For the first time in years

I feel like I'm in

control of my life.

Coming home has

done that for me.

I don't want to go backwards.

Neither do I.

With all that's happened,

we get a do-over.

Neither of us

should be settling.

Wow. That's rich,

coming from you.

I gave you and Jolie everything.

But everything isn't

what I asked for.

I think if you're

honest with yourself

This isn't entirely

what you asked for either.

I want you to be happy.

I wanted this to

work so badly

- It's been

- Exhausting.

Exhausting.

Yeah.