11x13 - Reunion

[bunniefuu]

Georgie: Previously, on "Heartland"...

The problem is you, Val.

You're the reason this isn't working.

You wanna blame me for all this?

Find a new trainer, and a new rider!

Because I'm done.

I quit.

I've decided that we should take Mitch on as a partner in our cattle business, and he has graciously accepted.

Really?

I was watching you and Phoenix on the ride yesterday, you two still have quite the connection.

Wouldn't it be cool if you could win the Fall Finale with him?

You would train us?

I think you're stuck with me.

They found something, but it could be nothing.

Or...

it could be bad.

[Cows moo]

Jack: Git up!

Hup!

Get up there, yah!

[Cows moo]

Mitch: Hup!

[Hooves thunder]

[Cows moo]

Hup!

Hup!

Hey, Jack?

I've been uh, meaning to talk to you about something.

Yeah?

Look, it's been...

it's been a while since I gave you my offer to buy into the cattle, and I haven't heard a thing from Tim.

Oh yeah.

So I was hoping we could all sit down together, hammer out a price, make this thing official, you know?

Yeah.

Yeah.

Look, if Tim doesn't want to move forward with this, I need to know sooner than later.

No one is saying that, it's just that...

well, Tim's been...

[Sighs]

Well, yeah.

He's been busy with some things.

Yeah, I get it, we're all busy, but I think it's time to solidify this partnership with more than just a handshake, you know?

A handshake always worked for me, but I get it.

I'll see what I can do.

Okay.

Marnie, it is so good to catch up with you.

It really is.

And the family's well?

Yeah, yeah, everyone's great.

But look at you, you're glowing!

Oh, you're sweet, I seriously feel as big as a house.

Don't ask me why I took on organizing this reunion.

Blame it on the hormones.

Speaking of which, which ghosts from high school past are actually coming to this thing?

The RSVPs are so sad.

Oh.

Hey, you wouldn't mind making a few phone calls, would you?

Oh my gosh, these names.

Time warp!

Scott Cardinal's a no?

Well, at least that I can change.

Mary Jane Sutka?

Yeah, she's still TBD.

But she's not actually coming?

She better, she's the most successful graduate in our year, in any year!

Come on.

What about us?

Lou, MJ's a household name!

With her cookbooks, her baby food, the skincare line?

It works wonders, by the way.

Weird.

It gave me a rash.

Having her at our reunion would guarantee its success, and maybe mine, you know, if she mentioned my catering on the website.

What, that little blog thingy of hers?

It has four million followers, Lou.

It has four million what?

"Living Your Best Life the MJ Way?" Yeah, MJ's latest.

So she's going on tour with it.

So I pitched her agent about making Hudson her first stop.

Right?

"MJ comes home!" You know, back to her roots.

It'd be perfect for her brand.

Mhmm, her brand.

It sounds perfect, let's do it.

[Tailgate thuds]

[Dog barks in the distance]

[Amy sighs]

Georgie: Amy?

You up here?

Yeah.

That stupid blog strikes again.

"Third place wasn't good enough for Val Stanton, who just fired Georgie Fleming Morris." Fired?!

That's what these people are gonna believe when they read these lies!

Maybe you need to stop reading them yourself.

What we need to do is start training Phoenix.

Now.

The sooner we can prove these people wrong, the better.

And we will, once Scott gives Phoenix a vet check.

Phoenix is great!

He's ready.

Mitch does have a point.

This partnership should've been finalized months ago.

Okay well, what's stopping it?

Hey!

What?

What?

Nothin'.

Thanks.

Yeah.

There she is!

Hey, you!

Hi!

Muah!

How are you doin', dad?

I'm-I'm feeling lighter every day.

I've been purging stuff, kinda getting rid of things, you know, junk that I set aside up in the loft.

This is awesome, these trophies in here!

This is so cool!

You're sure you don't want any of this stuff?

Hmm...

Oh look, is this mom?

She's so cute!

What's that?

A 20 year old thorn in my side.

"Living Your Best Life." That's what I'm talkin' about.

Go ahead, take it, the last thing I want is anything in this house with her name on it!

Honestly, if I have to hear the name "Mary Jane Sutka" one more time today...

[Cell phone chimes]

[Gasps]

Amy: What?

Mary Jane Sutka is...

coming to the reunion.

S11E13 Reunion ♪ And at the break of day you sank into your dream ♪ ♪ You dreamer ♪ ♪ Oh, oh, oh, oh ♪ ♪ You dreamer ♪ ♪ You dreamer ♪ I can't believe this, how could she do this to me?

Well, from what I recall, that girl had a way of bringing out the fight in you.

Oh yeah, do you remember the science fairs?

Or the student council elections?

You guys were always neck and neck.

Yeah, that means "at each other's throats." Uh huh...

"The MJ Way." Is she a celebrity, or something?

No, no!

She just had this little blog she's turned into a mildly popular...

lifestyle brand.

She's no big deal.

I think she's kind of a big deal.

[Scoffs]

"LouLou!

Heard about our reunion.

I'm making the trek back to humdrum Hudson.

You still live there, right?" Ouch.

"I've heard a bit about your business ventures, quite the adorable little empire!" Really?

We have shopping we have to do, hey?

Yes, we do.

I have boxes I've got to unload still.

See you later, LouLou.

And Scott's here, so...

Yeah, I'll join you in a minute, I'm just gonna feed Lyndy.

Oh hey, tell Scott I need to talk to him.

Oh!

Yeah, okay.

I can't believe this, Amy.

Apparently Mary Jane has some baby food that won some stupid parenting awards, too.

No!

[Gasps]

You buy "MJ Bebe?" You traitor!

Lyndy loves it, okay?

Amy, how can I compete with this, she's in my home!

This isn't high school, Lou, okay?

The competition is over!

[Phone buttons beep]

Hey.

Your sister cool down?

Nope, she's still simmering.

[Laughs]

Dad, do you um...

do you remember this?

Yeah, that's my first and only attempt at wood carving.

I still loved it.

I'm glad you got it back.

Have you heard anything?

You had an MRI.

So what's next, do they want you to do more tests?

Waiting.

It's a waiting game.

But you're feeling all right?

I feel great, absolutely.

Dad...

I just...

I'd like to know more.

Yeah.

You and me both, kiddo.

[Sighs]

Lou: Hey.

Hey, Georgie said you wanted to talk?

I didn't even know you were in town.

Yeah, I'm back for our big reunion.

You know, the one you're apparently not attending?

Yeah well, reunions aren't really my thing.

Come on, it's gonna be fun!

Especially considering I'm helping to organize it now.

[Laughs]

Of course you are.

Well, I'm sure it's gonna be a great evening.

You're just gonna have to tell me all about it.

Why?

Why won't you come?

I think you forget that my high school experience was a lot different than yours.

Yours was all student council, mine was all detention hall.

Well, I hope you aren't implying it was all bad.

Especially considering we dated for most of it.

[Sighs]

Dating you is the only thing about high school I choose to remember.

[Laughs]

See you 'round.

See ya.

[Sighs]

[Tack jingles, hooves thud]

Hey, Scott says Phoenix is doing great, and we're ready to get started.

Okay...

But these jumps are way too high.

Come on, you saw Phoenix at the Hunt Club, he could jump this height with his eyes closed!

Just watch.

[Hooves thud]

[Startled whinny]

Whoa!

Georgie!

Look.

I told you these jumps are too high, okay?

We're gonna lower them, we need to let Phoenix get back into the swing of things.

[Phoenix pants]

[Car rumbles]

[Engines shuts off, door opens]

Okay, I give up, why did you want to meet out here?

Because out here is where we're having the reunion.

But the reunion's at the high school.

Do you really wanna celebrate in a smelly old gym?

No!

The classmates expect more.

Mary Jane expects more.

Mary Jane?

She's coming?

How?

She takes my calls.

So we have to make this a magical evening, Marnie.

And what is more magical than the twinkling lights and fall foliage of my dude ranch?

Okay, but that's just it.

It's your dude ranch.

What does it have to do with Hudson High?

But, I mean, that's not the point.

The point is, what would Mary Jane want?

"Eau de gym sock?" Or...

outdoor extravaganza?

Yeah.

Yeah!

You're probably right.

I mean, the most important thing is to keep MJ happy.

Exactly.

I mean, this is the kind of reunion she's gonna want.

She is gonna be so impressed with how far I've come.

We've come.

[Hooves thud]

[Phoenix whinnies]

Oh!

[Sighs]

I don't know what's going on, do you think there's something wrong with him?

I don't know, maybe Phoenix just wants a break.

No, we can't quit now.

Georgie...

He obviously isn't in a jumping mood, and we should listen to him.

But what if he never listens?

What if it doesn't work?

It's gonna work.

Okay?

We'll fix this, we're a team, we'll make it work.

[Sighs]

[Cell phone rings]

[Preparatory exhale]

Mary Jane!

Hi!

Yes, great to hear your voice, too.

Yes, I did get your email.

I've just...

I-I've been so busy, I'm sorry.

Dinner?

Yeah, that sounds...

Oh, you-you wanna bring husbands, too?

Uh-huh.

No, no, no, that's no problem, it's just...

I thought you might know that uh, my husband and I, we...

would love to come.

Yeah!

Great.

Okay, bye.

[Sighs heavily]

[Phone buttons beep]

[Clears throat]

Hi Peter, how are you?

Good, good, how's Katie?

Great.

Random question, do you still have our wedding rings?

[Door creaks open and slams shut]

Mitch: Hello?

Hey.

Yeah, Mitch, come on in.

Jack, sorry to barge in on you, but I went ahead and drew up some papers, all we need is Tim to sign off.

Yeah, uh...

you know, I haven't been able to talk to him about things yet.

But I will...

I will.

Okay, then, you know what?

I think we should put a deadline on this.

That should get his attention.

I know what he's like.

No, it's not what you think.

It's...

well, Tim's got a lot on his plate right now.

That plate's getting a lot lighter with every box load.

What's goin' on?

Well...

Mitch wants an answer to his offer.

And we should give him one.

Oh?

We should, should we?

Look, Tim, I want to buy in.

Okay, Jack's agreed, but we need you on board.

So what's it going to take for you to sign over a share?

Nothing.

No, we should do it.

We all know that.

[Laughs]

All right.

I just wanna make a couple edits, 'cause I want you two...

to split my share as well, because as far as I'm concerned, I'm officially out.

[Taps table]

[Pages rustle]

Lou, I'm really worried about dad.

Grandpa said that he wants out of the cattle business.

Maybe...

maybe he knows something that we don't.

No, okay, stop.

Look, like you said, we can't worry about dad until there's something to worry about, and if there was a serious issue, he would tell us.

Isn't he already kinda telling us?

Look at this stuff, why is he getting rid of it?

I don't know!

Amy, I don't know.

[Sighs]

But if I think about it too much, I'm gonna go crazy, so...

I'd just rather not.

My old report card.

Me and Mary Jane would always have to compare grades.

We were neck and neck, Amy.

When did I fall so far behind in the race?

Maybe you're just in different races now.

You've done some pretty amazing things yourself, Lou.

Yeah, like lie about being married?

What do you mean?

It doesn't matter.

Yeah, you're right.

It doesn't.

And you need to stop obsessing.

So do you...

about dad.

Yeah, but Lou, that's real.

You don't know that.

Not yet.

[Sighs]

[Hooves thud]

[Clucks tongue]

[Agitated whinny]

Oof!

[Sighs]

I thought we agreed we were gonna take this slow!

We don't have time, we have to keep the pace up if we want a sh*t at winning.

You can't train Phoenix like you did Flame.

Okay, you have to treat him with a lot more patience.

Why don't we take a break, we'll get back at it in a bit.

Put out some trot poles.

Trot poles?

You can't be serious!

Yes, seriously.

[Sighs]

[Light strands rustle]

What's all this?

Let's just say I'm working on my...

my "little" empire.

[Thuds]

sh**t!

[Frustrated sigh]

Let me give you a hand.

I'm fine, thanks.

I got it.

Lou.

[Sighs]

Let me give you a hand.

Thank you.

I heard you and my grandpa sealed the deal on your partnership.

Congratulations.

Thank you.

You know, I went in there ready to put up a fight.

But I didn't expect Tim to pull out completely.

I'm kinda shocked.

Yeah.

Well, my dad is definitely full of surprises these days.

Can you believe my friend was gonna host this reunion in an old gym?

This is gonna be so much more impressive.

And professional.

And formal.

Yeah, it sounds like uh...

fun.

Okay, I got your call.

What's so important?

Well, I just...

I wanted to ask you once and for all.

Are you sure about this cattle thing?

Absolutely.

Surer than sure.

Because giving away old buckles is one thing.

But the cows?

The business?

How can you just walk away?!

What the heck are you gonna do with yourself?

I don't know.

I just wanna live my best life.

[Sighs) maybe i'll travel.

(scoffs]

You hate traveling as much as I do!

Yeah...

Mongolia opened my eyes, it's a big world out there, Jack, I've barely seen any of it.

Yeah, and when the vacation's over?

Come on, let's just be honest, we don't know if I'm gonna see the end of another vacation.

Well, what does that mean?

It means I don't know how much time I have.

I'm making peace with that.

Did Dr.

Virani say something?

Nope.

I just can't keep waiting.

I gotta take matters into my own hands, I gotta take the time I have left and use it.

Well, what about time with your family?

I don't know!

I...

you make this up as you go!

[Lyndy coos, amy gasps]

[Groans]

Hi!

Hey!

I'm supposed to be coaching Georgie, I was hoping maybe you could watch Lyndy?

Of course I could.

You come and see GG.

[Lyndy coos]

Thanks.

Hi, baby.

The reunion budget has doubled, Lou!

I know, I know.

The cost alone of building a proper kitchen out here, we should've just stayed at the school, or...

or done this at Maggie's.

A diner?

Come on, that is so pedestrian.

Fine.

We'll do the book signing over there.

But I'm gonna defer to you on set up, because you did a book signing before too, right?

Actually, I did many book signings on a cross-country book tour.

Right!

That's right.

I totally forgot!

Gosh, two accomplished authors in the same class.

Yeah.

What happened to your book, though?

How did it do?

Oh it was fine, I did fine.

Hey, the welcome speech.

I was hoping I could say a few words too?

Uh, but I'm the head of the reunion committee, so technically, I'm the host.

I mean, it says so on the invitations.

Right, but it also says it's being held at the high school, and now it's not, so...

things change.

I don't know, Lou.

Let me think about it, okay?

Okay.

I gotta go.

[Cell phone rings]

Think about it.

[Car starts, engine revs]

Hey, Peter!

When do you and Katie get in?

I miss her like crazy.

What?!

No, no, no, you can't cancel, I've been looking forward to seeing you two, and spending the weekend together.

Look, if this is about that ring thing...

No, I get it.

Work.

Okay.

Bye.

[Cell phone beeps off]

[Hooves clop]

Trot poles are done, can't get any better.

Amy!

I did the trot poles.

Um...

good.

Yeah, do them again.

Uh...

or you can do the jump.

Just do both.

Okay...

[Hooves clop]

[Tack jingles]

[Clatters]

Come on, boy!

You have to do this!

Wait, Georgie, bring him over here.

[Hooves thud]

Take off his tack.

Why?

Just do it.

Okay boy, no pressure.

Let's do this, okay?

[Clucks tongue]

[Hooves thud]

[Phoenix snorts]

See?

He can do these jumps.

Yeah, he can.

Just not with me.

You and Phoenix haven't showjumped in years.

You need to rebuild that connection.

We have an amazing connection.

Yeah, but it hasn't been consistent.

You've been busy.

With school, with Flame, with trick riding, Phoenix doesn't know what to do with all this added attention, or demands.

W-we jumped perfectly on the hunt.

Yeah, but that's different, Georgie.

Phoenix has always been a free jumper, you know, that's what he loves to do, when you're out having fun in the open, he'll jump great.

As soon as you're on a course, he can feel the pressure you're putting on yourself.

And suddenly on him.

Well, what should I do?

Just...

do things with him to earn his trust.

Things like grooming him, or going on trail rides.

Trail rides?

We don't have time, Amy!

You had to earn Flame's trust before you competed the way you did.

You're gonna have to do the same with Phoenix.

Oh, he just needs time to understand and forgive.

Forgive?

Forgive me, you mean.

Because it's my fault, because I've been neglecting him!

No, you haven't neglected him, Georgie.

You take great care of Phoenix.

But there is a problem, and if you wanna keep training, we're gonna have to fix it.

Do you even wanna get back to training?

You've been so distracted, it seems like training's the last thing you wanna do!

[Sighs]

[Rasps]

That's the last one.

Yep.

All right!

Ready?

Yeah, let's do this.

[Electricity hums]

It's perfect, thank you for your help with this, and for agreeing to be my plus one tomorrow.

No problem.

Hey listen, I have one more big favour to ask you.

Uh it's kind of weird, but...

would you pretend we're together?

Just for the reunion.

Wait, what?

I know it sounds crazy, You're kidding, right?

It's just there's this person coming and we have this like, intense competition thing always, and...

she doesn't know I'm divorced.

It's not like you have to pretend to be Peter!

Well, I guess that's a plus.

Maybe you should ask Peter.

You asked Peter.

Mitch, let me explain.

No, you know what, Lou?

Every bone in my body was telling me to say no to you!

I should've listened!

Mitch...

[Truck starts, door slams]

[Engine revs, gravels crunches]

[Electricity hums, clicks off]

Perfect.

[Kick thud, stones clatter]

[Computers chimes]

Hey...

Hey, Amy!

How's it going?

You okay?

Amy, what's going on?

What's wrong?

Is everything okay with your dad?

I don't know.

He won't say.

And I heard him talking, and...

it sounds like he's giving up.

Lou is in total denial, and I'm trying to stay positive, but...

I just can't focus.

And I feel...

I feel like I'm letting Georgie down.

And she doesn't deserve that.

Hey, come on, babe.

Everything's gonna be okay.

[Cows moo]

Well, this is it, ladies.

[Mooing]

It's been a good run, though.

[Fence rustles]

[Clicks]

[Cows moo]

[Button beeps]

Dr.

Virani, uh, Tim Fleming.

I'm out here with my cows, and my hands aren't numb.

I-I mean, I've noticed my hands aren't numb, I don't feel the same dizziness, not for days.

So that's a good thing, I think.

Is that good?

Can you call me?

Thanks.

[Phone beeps off]

Marnie, the reunion is now happening here.

Are you crazy?

I just finished sending out a mass email with directions to the dude ranch!

I know but the generator blew.

So rent a new one!

You don't think I haven't tried, there is nothing available on such short notice!

Okay wait, I thought throwing the party at the diner was "too pedestrian." Look, let's just go back to the gym...

We're not going back to the gym!

I'm sorry, everything's fine.

We're just gonna set up the book signing stations here.

Wait, did you say "stations," plural?

Yeah, I thought I might sign a few of my books as well.

Like you said, it's not that often you have two bestselling authors in one year.

Okay Lou, stop!

I've had enough!

Look, I am a million months pregnant.

I am tired, I am frustrated, And I don't want to be part of the Lou and MJ show anymore.

It's not...

I am so done.

You can't be done, you're the host.

Oh!

Now I'm the host.

And the caterer!

I mean, what are we gonna do without food, and waiters?

You own a restaurant!

Figure it out!

Marnie, wait!

Marnie!

[Cell phone rings]

Yeah, doc!

What's that?

Yeah?

Cautiously optimistic.

That's good, I can live with that.

More tests?

No, I'll be there.

Good.

[Beeps phone off]

Cautiously optimistic.

[Laughs]

Jack: What're you doing out here?

I thought you quit on us.

Mitch!

I've been giving some thought to that offer of yours.

Are you serious?

Yeah, what's wrong with it?

Come on!

You're gonna have to come up with a lot more if you want my share, too.

Beef prices are going up.

Up, up, up, up.

Oh jeez, don't be ridiculous Tim, now, we've all agreed about this.

Well, nothing's been signed.

Come on, this isn't personal.

This is business.

You know, you're just gonna have to step up to the plate if you want my cows.

I did step up to the plate, I made you an offer, you-you accepted, you can't go back like this.

I can do whatever I want!

Okay, okay...

Okay, let's all just take a step back.

What do you say we meet later at the ranch, and we'll discuss this in a rational manner.

Away from the cows.

Away from the cows.

Sure.

Hey!

How's it going?

You know, I think the diner food is fine, actually, I think it's better in a way, because it's like a cute throwback to high school, right?

And by the way, thank you guys so much for doing this.

There was no way I was going to pay my wait staff overtime for this.

But seriously, where is MJ?

She was supposed to be here.

Okay...

I can't put this off any longer.

Wish me luck.

Hey!

You look great.

[Glass clinks]

Hi everyone, thank you so much for coming!

So nice to see your faces.

Hi!

Man: Hey!

Um, so sorry about all the last minute venue changes.

Man: Hey Lou, where's MJ?

Woman: Yeah, where is she?

That's a very good question.

Man: Yeah, of course!

MJ is uh...

she's um...

Marnie: She'll be here!

Don't worry.

[Sighs]

Marnie Gordon, everyone, our reunion chair, and she's right.

MJ will be here.

For sure.

So in the meantime, I was thinking we could do a couple of our...

old Hudson High cheers, right?

Remember?

Go Hornets!

[Guests murmur]

[Door bangs open and shut]

[Guests chatter]

[Music plays]

Here, just let me do it.

Lou: I can't believe you came.

I thought you hated these people.

Well, I don't love going back to those days, but I figured, once more for old time's sake.

And for a friend.

It means a lot that you're here.

[Glasses clink]

So Tim, I hope you took some time to think about...

I don't need to think about it, I just need a fair price, and based on what he's proposing, he's entitled to about 10 percent.

What?

That's crazy!

So-and...

now, I'm just gonna have to stick around it looks like.

Okay, until you can put on some big boy pants, and pay some big boy prices.

[Sighs]

Lou!

Lou, people keep asking about Mary Jane!

"Spa weekend with hubs before book tour begins!" MJ just posted this!

She is in Banff right now, Marnie!

She didn't email us about it, did she email you?

Mary Jane Sutka just bailed on us!

After everything that I have...

After everything we've done.

She is so unprofessional!

I can't even...

Amy: Lou!

Wine?

Thank you.

[Sighs]

Georgie, we need to talk.

Can't you see that I'm busy?

Why are you so angry with me?

Because we're supposed to be a team, and you're blaming me for Phoenix's problem.

No, that's not at all what I meant!

Can't part of this be your fault?

I mean, you're the trainer!

Why is this all on me?

It's not!

Well, at the rate you want Phoenix and I to go, we won't be placing at all, then what will the blogs say?

At least I had a chance to win when I was riding Flame!

It's not all about winning, okay?

Sometimes there's more important things to focus on.

That's a great thing for a coach to be saying!

It was your idea for me to compete on Phoenix, and now you're so uninvolved, I thought we wanted the same things!

We do want the same things, but sometimes life gets in the way!

That's such an easy excuse!

Easy?

You think my life is easy right now?

My dad is sick, Georgie, he might be dying!

You know what?

It's not working.

This is not working, I'm sorry Jack, but I think I'm out.

Now, hold on, just let's keep at this!

What is the point?

He's right.

All right, enough!

Mitch, sit down.

The...

Mitch, sit down!

Tim, I cannot run this Business on my own.

I need Mitch as a partner if you're leaving!

What are you talking about?

What about your big travel plans?

It was hypothetical.

So that's the spin you're puttin' on it, now?!

Since when do you believe anything I say?

Honestly, I can't keep up with you!

Yesterday you're leaving, today you're staying, what's it gonna be tomorrow?!

I don't know!

That's the problem!

What do you care if I stay, or if I go?

Because you're not supposed to go before me.

What is that supposed to mean?

Are you sick?

No!

Maybe.

I'm feeling better.

Jack, I'm not going anywhere.

Okay?

Me neither.

Okay.

So none of us are goin' anywhere.

We all wanna be here.

So let's just do it in a fair way.

[Pages rustle]

[Pen rasps]

You guys don't have to go just because MJ's...

Okay, sorry.

Um, does anyone want a copy of "Mom's the Word?" Yeah, I wrote a book.

Only if it's signed.

Marnie...

I am so sorry about everything today, I...

Hey, it's okay.

Don't be a stranger, huh?

I'll see you soon.

Yep.

[Sighs]

Hey, Lisa's coming to pick me up.

Are you sure you're okay, Georgie?

I'm sorry you had to find out like that.

I wanted to tell you when I knew more myself, I just...

I didn't want you to worry in case there was nothing.

It's okay, I understand.

Okay.

It's okay.

Oh...

Thanks, sweetie.

Okay, bye.

Night.

I should head out, too.

I wish you'd let me tell her, Amy.

I know, I'm sorry I made a mess.

It's gonna be okay.

Get home safe.

Thanks.

[Receding footsteps thud]

[Door opens, bangs shut]

[Papers thud]

"You're not supposed to go before me." Note to self.

Yeah well, don't hold me to it.

[Laughs]

[Door bangs]

[Hurried footsteps thud, crying]

What just happened there?

Um well, apparently it was a pretty rough night, and now Georgie knows about you, and what's going on.

Okay, I'll talk to her.

Yes, please do that.

[Books thud, dishes clatter]

"Live Your Best Life." [Sighs]

Sure MJ, I'll get right on that.

I can't believe I thought she would come.

[Sighs heavily]

This is all a lie, you know.

My life is a mess.

So what do I do?

Throw myself into ridiculous side projects to try and avoid dealing.

Dealing with what, Lou?

My dad, he's...

he might be sick, and I um, I just, I can't.

I can't handle it, I can't...

handle the idea of losing another parent.

I wanted to get this reunion right, you know, I wanted to get this one stupid thing right to show all the MJs out there that I can handle one thing, you know?

Lou...

enough.

You're the strongest, most capable woman I know.

[Laughs]

Thank you.

See?

This is what's crazy.

I can always just talk to you.

It's always been so easy with us, even when it wasn't.

But then, I mean, you've known me longer than anyone, you were there before Mitch, or Peter, it was you before all of them.

[Sighs]

When I said I didn't like going back to those old days, it's because of us.

What?

Why?

Remembering how we were then is...

it's hard for me.

Those were some good memories, Lou.

It took me a long time to get over them.

And you.

Scott, I didn't-I didn't know.

I'll give you a lift home.

Okay.

[Small chuckle]

Hey, what um, what was the name of that song, again?

That night you took me out, and I sang you that song?

When I moved back?

Was it "Bad Timing?" Yeah.

That's the one.

[Laughs]

It was, wasn't it?

That's perfect, it's like our theme song.

"Bad Timing." Yeah.

In another life, I guess.

Yeah.

In another life.

[Sighs]

[Brush rasps gently]

Don't worry, it'll be okay.

Yeah.

I haven't forgotten us, okay?

[Phoenix nickers]

Okay, Phoenix.

The way we used to be.

Remember when we first came here?

It was just the two of us.

We're gonna be like that again, okay?

I promise.

[Sobs]

I'm sorry.

Hey.

[Crying]

Hey, um, so I started a new routine with him.

I just brushed him, and we're gonna go on a trail ride.

Georgie, I want to apologize about last night.

I shouldn't have been the one to tell you about my dad.

And...

Phoenix?

This isn't all on you.

You're right, I have been distracted.

And that's not fair.

No, I'm sorry!

I had no idea what you were going through, and...

what Tim's going through.

What's gonna happen to him?

Honestly, I don't know.

[Spoon clinks]

[Door bangs shut]

[Sighs]

About last night.

No, listen.

You were right.

I...

neither of us have been handling things well, and Exhibit A, last night's fiasco.

So I'm sorry for the way I've been behaving.

I'm sorry too.

Just uh...

let my daughter eat her MJ puree in peace, and we'll be fine.

Deal.

How was the rest of the night?

Hm.

Let's just say it ended up feeling a lot like high school.

Oh?

So, the boys are off doing their final cattle push, and it occurred to me that maybe the two of you...

would like to join them.

Lyndy's gonna be up soon, and I've got her, and you could have a little fun together.

Hmm?

[Hooves clop]

Good boy.

How about we go on a little trail ride, huh?

Jump some logs, just you and me?

I know you love that.

♪ Had too many sleepless nights ♪ ♪ Preyed on by what I left behind ♪ ♪ I made this bed I'm lying in ♪ [Sighs]

You wanna jump, boy?

We'll just take things slow, okay?

Whatever speed you want.

You're calling the sh*ts.

♪ And only I can drag myself out of it ♪ ♪ I must break from this spell ♪ ♪ And tear this blindfold to the ground ♪ Good boy!

♪ Tear this blindfold to the ground ♪ ♪ Whoa oh oh ♪ ♪ This is where the light comes in ♪ Jack, Tim, Mitch: Hup!

Yah!

[Whistling]

Yah!

Go on!

Hup!

Let's go!

Come on!

[Cows moo]

Jack: Come on, cow.

Get up there!

Tim: Hey!

Hey, Jack!

Jack: Yeah?

Look who's here!

Well, isn't that a nice surprise!

How you doing, girls?

We're good, dad.

How you really doing?

Scared.

Worried about you.

Okay, look, hold up, let's have a little talk here.

[Sighs]

Girls...

uh, I'm not good at talking about certain things.

Especially things that...

scare me.

But I was wrong.

I should've told you what was goin' on with me, and I promise I will from now on.

The first thing that I find out, you'll find out, okay?

Okay, dad.

I'm just not gonna keep anybody in the dark anymore.

But...

I'm feeling better.

So I can be cautiously optimistic.

That's what Dr.

Virani told me.

So that's a good thing.

We all need a little optimism right now, huh?

We love you.

I love you.

I love you both so much.

Okay.

Let's take this thing home.

Look at Jack.

[Amy and lou laugh]

Jack: Hup!

Hup!

♪ I must break from this spell ♪ ♪ Whoa oh oh ♪ ♪ This is where the light comes in ♪