14x05 - Outsiders

[bunniefuu]

AMY: Previously on "Heartland": Hey, Sam!

Would it really be that big a deal if Tim and I took a quick look around your ranch?

Like I said before, I don't think it's a good idea.

Dad, did you hear that expl*si*n?

Train's derailed.

A car exploded.

What?!

Call up Middleton and get them to send all their emergency response crews here ASAP.

I don't care what it costs.

- What about him?

- Every time I go out in the field, he keeps his distance.

Looks exactly like a horse I used to have when I was a kid.

His name was Caz.

- (HORSE WHINNIES)

- Hey...

You and I, we're old friends and you know I'm not gonna hurt you.

(HORSE NICKERS)

(HOOVES THUD)

(SIGHS HEAVILY)

(TACK JINGLES LIGHTLY, SPARTAN GRUNTS)

♪ ♪ (WILD HORSES WHINNY)

(CAZ WHINNIES SHARPLY)

(WHINNYING, HOOVES STOMP)

(HIGH-PITCHED WHINNY)

(HIGH-PITCHED WHINNY, HEAVY STOMP)

(HOOVES THUNDER)

Come on.

(WILD HORSES WHINNY AND GRUNT)

- (DOOR CLOSES)

- Hey!

You guys seen this?!

- (LAUGHS)

- Whoa!

- It looks like a movie poster.

- TIM: Yeah, no big deal.

They should've snapped a picture of Amy, 'cause she was the real hero.

Uh, how about my small heroic role as the mayor during a crisis?

You're right, it's my mistake.

You and Amy would've been a much more appropriate cover.

I think your GG's a little jealous.

Pffffft!

There's an article here about the rodeo grounds and the fire.

Looks like they can't have any rodeos until they fix all the damage.

Guess the finals will be canceled.

We know that, Caleb.

We're trying to get the town to step up for the funds to repair the rodeo grounds,

- aren't we, Lou?

You on that?

- Uh, yeah.

I am looking into some possibilities.

(PHONE CHIMES)

(EXHALES)

Are you kidding me?

Her?

- Everything all right?

- No.

I just got notification about a new guest at the Dude Ranch.

I can't believe Jen would book her without running it by me.

- Who?

- Jessica Cook.

My old boss from New York.

- You lived in New York?

- Yeah, way back, until I had to come home when my mom d*ed, and Jessica got me fired.

(HORSES GRUNT)

(HOOVES THUD)

- (PIERCING WHINNIES)

- Where did they go?

(CAZ WHINNIES AND CHARGES)

Hey!

Ungh!

(CAZ WHINNIES AND GRUNTS MENACINGLY)

Caz, no!

(WHINNYING AND STOMPING)

(GRUNTING AND NICKERING)

(HOOVES THUD, SPARTAN GRUNTS)

(SPARTAN AND CAZ GRUNT, CAZ WHINNIES, HOOVES THUD)

♪ ♪

♪ And at the break of day ♪

♪ You sank into your dream ♪

♪ You dreamer ♪

♪ Oh, oh, oh, oh... ♪

♪ You dreamer... ♪

♪ You dreamer... ♪

(OVEN DOOR CLUNKS OPEN, DISH SCRAPES ON RACK)

(PHONE RINGS)

- (PHONE BEEPS ON)

- Hey, Cowboy.

- Aw, I miss you, too.

- (DOOR OPENS)

- Well, get back here already.

- (DOOR CLOSES)

Oh!

Amy's here.

You wanna say hi to Mitch?

Hey, Mitch!

Congratulations.

Yeah, I told her.

(LAUGHS)

Yes, I told everyone.

(LAUGHS)

Of course I'm wearing my ring.

I love it.

Yeah.

I don't know what I would've done if Spartan wasn't there.

After all that work I did with Caz, I was surprised he came at me like that.

It's probably what the old leader of the herd thought, too.

Yeah, but I'm really worried about him, Dad.

That black stallion...

I mean, that att*ck looked pretty vicious, and now he's out there all alone, injured...

- maybe worse.

- That's awful, Amy.

Poor guy.

But, you know, he can probably take care of himself, right?

He has been for years.

Well, this isn't nearly as dire, but I have some bad news, too.

I feel like I need to apologize in advance for the most high-maintenance, self-centered guest from hell. Well, how bad can this Jessica woman be?

She was your mentor, right?

Yeah, that's what I thought, too, until I found out she was the one who pressured the senior partner to fire me while I was here dealing with Mom's affairs.

Wow, this Jessica really gets you worked up.

Shouldn't you be all blissed out from your engagement?

Thank you, Parker.

(CHUCKLES)

My dad is sure basking in the glow of his marathon honeymoon. I've hardly even heard from him. JACK: Your dad will be back in few days. I'll bet he can't wait to see you.

You sure you don't want those riding lessons on Mickey?

You can surprise your dad.

- No, I'm good.

- You sure?

It's not that I'm trying to get back at my dad, you know.

- I didn't say that.

- Good.

Because I don't care that Mickey was a guilt present.

I love him, but only when I'm down on the ground where it's safe.

Now can we talk about something else please?

How about the rodeo grounds.

What's it gonna take to fast track the funding for the repairs.

Yeah, Dad, I told you, I am working on that, and um...

you will be the first to know once I have any news.

(CRICKETS CHIRP)

(ECHOEY WHOOSH)

TY: Amy, look.

(GASPS)

- (HORSE GRUNTS)

- A least he's still free.

(ECHOEY WHOOSH)

(RUSTLING)

(SIGHS HEAVILY)

(CLOCK TICKING)

(SIGHS)

(BIRDS TWITTER OUTSIDE)

You're up early?

I could say the same about you.

I read the world news at the same time every morning.

That's how I know you're up earlier today.

So you're keeping tabs on me?

I know everybody's morning routine.

- (CHUCKLES)

- Katie gets up first, stumbles in here half asleep, gets a granola bar, and goes back to bed.

That wakes up Lyndy, who comes and plops down on the couch and puts on some annoying cartoon - about a rhyming spider.

- (AMY CHUCKLES)

Next, it's Jack's turn.

He grabs the morning paper and heads to the bathroom.

He turns on the fan, but I can still hear...

Okay, I think I've heard enough.

Thanks, Parker.

(FOOTSTEPS THUD)

(SIGHS)

(DOOR OPENS, SPARTAN NICKERS, HOOVES CLOP)

You're getting an early start.

Yeah, I can't stop thinking about that stallion.

I'm gonna go out and try to find him.

Well, I'm meeting up with Tim to check fence.

We'll keep an eye out for that horse, too.

Thanks, Grandpa.

(BIRDS CHIRPING)

(TIRES CRUNCH ON GRAVEL)

(DOOR CLICKS OPEN)

Uh-oh.

I know your rule: you only deliver bad news in person.

- I have some good news, too.

- Mm-hmm.

You were right to call on those oil companies to help us fight the fire.

The whole town recognizes your leadership was nothing less than heroic.

Okay.

Can you just get to the bad news, please?

Well, all those extra emergency crews, they...

they really cost us.

Is this you telling me I told you so?

Mm.

Maybe, but..

we can recover from this financial setback.

However, putting any funds towards, I don't know, the rodeo grounds right now would put us in even worse shape.

So... you and town council, you have some tough decisions to make.

(HOOVES THUD, FOLIAGE CRUNCHES)

(ECHOEY WHOOSH)

TY: Thanks for keeping him calm.

You know, this is what I missed the most.

Us working together.

(HOOVES THUD)

- Oh no, he's back.

- (STALLION GRUNTS)

Come on, boy.

(HOOVES THUD, FOLIAGE CRUNCHES)

(SPARTAN GRUNTS SOFTLY)

(SIGHS HEAVILY, CLUCKS HER TONGUE)

♪ (HORSE NICKERS)

(CHUCKLES)

Nice you could show up.

Ugh...

I got held up at Maggie's..

signing autographs.

Hand's still sore from all those front pages.

You really are drinking up all that attention, aren't you?

(LAUGHS)

(REPEATED DISTANT TAP)

What the heck is that?

- What're you doing?

- Come on.

Don't open that gate!

That's Sam's property.

You know what?

He made such a big deal about us being on his property last time, I wanna see what he's hiding over here.

- (DISTANT TAPS)

- Get back here!

Tim!

You know how private Sam is.

This is trespassing.

♪ (LOUD cr*ck)

(SNOW CRUNCHES UNDERFOOT)

We shouldn't be here.

Wow!

This field is incredible.

(LOUD cr*ck)

- Huh.

Sam can hit.

- Okay, get, get back.

- He can see us.

Get over...

- No, he can't see us.

Just...

(LOUD cr*ck)

Let me watch him hit a few more.

No.

We're gettin' outta here.

Tim, come on!

He must've hit that one feet.

'Course, it was off a machine.

It's not like hitting off a real pitcher, but...

I used to pitch.

What're you talking about?

In little league?

Yeah, and high school.

I was even MVP once.

Had an mile an hour fastball.

Oh, they had radar g*ns back then?

Yeah, but I was never officially clocked on one.

I just sort of have a feel for these things.

(CAR RUMBLES)

(ENGINE CUTS OUT, REMI BARKS IN THE DISTANCE)

(DOOR CLICKS OPEN)

Can I help you?

- (DOOR BANGS SHUT)

- Is this the Fleming ranch?

- No, it is not.

- Uh...

(CHUCKLES)

I think I know what this is about.

You know, I'm flattered, but I'd rather people respect my family's privacy.

Pardon me?

(LAUGHS)

All right, I'll sign it.

I mean, it's a paper, you're here, so...

Okay, I'm sorry, why would I want you to sign my newspaper?

- LOU: Jessica!

- Lou!

Oh, it's so nice to see you!

Yeah...

Uh, Grandpa, Dad, meet Jessica Cook.

Hi.

Everyone, just wanted to introduce you to my old...

boss.

Uh, Jessica, this is my sister Amy, and her daughter Lyndy, and this is my daughter Katie. It's so nice to meet all of you.

I've heard so much about you, and your amazing work with horses.

Wow.

Lou was so career-driven back then, I'm surprised she even mentioned me.

Oh, you'd be surprised how much Lou missed home. I felt like I practically knew you.

And your Mom, and your Grandpa Jack, and... and I'm sorry, what's your name again?

- Tim...

Tim.

- Tim.

Well, I understand why you probably didn't hear about me much back then, but I'm in a whole different place now.

That's good.

Good for you.

So you knew my mom when she was young?

Uh, well, I have some news for you, your mom is still young.

But yes, I knew her when she was younger.

So are you staying for dinner?

- We're having shepherd's pie.

- Mmm!

Sounds delicious.

Uh, but it's been a long day, so I think that I'm gonna head to my cabin at this Dude Ranch that I've heard so much about.

- You can follow me over.

- Oh, there's no need.

I can make my own way.

Uh, but I did stop in town at this charming little diner, Maggie's, I think, picked you up some dessert.

That's my mom's.

She owns it.

I know.

(KEYS JINGLE LIGHTLY)

You've turned out exactly the way I thought you would.

(SMALL LAUGH)

Enjoy your dinner.

Sorry, excuse me.

(CHUCKLES)

(DOOR PENS) - (BLOWS OUT HER BREATH)

- Well, she seems real nice.

"You really have turned out exactly the way I thought you would." That sounded like a compliment to me.

Because you don't know her, Grandpa!

(FOOTSTEP THUD)

(DOOR CREAKS OPEN AND SNAPS SHUT)

- (BLOWS OUT HER BREATH)

- You okay?

It's an act, Dad.

That is not who Jessica is.

It's like, what is she even doing here?

Of all the places she could go on vacation, she picks my Dude Ranch?

You know, I used to think about exactly what I'd say to her if I ever saw her again.

Well, maybe now is your chance.

You know what?

You're right.

(FOOTSTEPS THUD HEAVILY)

(INHALES SHARPLY)

(ROOSTER CROWS)

Just...

I'll do it tomorrow.

(SIGHS, DOOR SNAPS SHUT)

(CHUCKLES)

Try checking rec baseball teams in Hudson.

(KEYBOARD KEYS TAP LOUDLY)

Of course, that guy doesn't hit like any beer leaguer I've ever seen. And why would he have his own field like that? Yeah, see?

Right there.

League in Hudson.

Hudson, New York.

Nice.

Come on, Jack.

Sounds like someone's having a little trouble using the inter-web.

We can use it just fine.

It's Jack's memory we're having trouble with.

I can't believe you can't remember Sam's last name.

You were right there when he said it. It's Robson.

Dobson. Robinson.

You're not even close.

The way you guys were going on about that guy over dinner, I decided to do some digging.

Figured any rancher has horses, and anyone who has horses has to buy feed.

So I... took a peek at Lou's feed sales at Maggie's.

You took a peek?

Fine.

I guess hacked is a better word.

Do you wanna know his name or not?

Yeah.

Spit it out, Nancy Drew.

Langston.

Sam Langston.

Langston.

(TYPING TAPS)

That's Sam all right.

He was a pro ball player.

Yeah.

But apparently not for long.

(BIRDS TWITTER)

(FOOTSTEPS THUD)

(GLASS CLINKS)

(WATER FLOWS FROM THE TAP)

(ECHOEY WHOOSH)

(STALLION WHINNIES)

(HIGH-PITCHED WHINNY)

(STOMPS HEAVILY)

(GRUNTS)

(HIGH-PITCHED WHINNY, HOOVES THUNDER)

(ECHOEY WHOOSH)

Wow, you even b*at me out of bed this morning.

Having trouble sleeping?

I just can't stop thinking about that stallion.

Hey.

You know, maybe I could get Mickey tacked up and you could come help me look.

Hah, hah.

Very funny.

Nice try deflecting it all back on me.

(SNORTS SOFTLY)

Deflecting...

I'm starting to sound like my dad.

(TYPING TAPS)

You stabbed me in the back.

How could you betray me like that?

How could you be such a cold-hearted, self-centered, insensitive monster?!

(SATISFIED SIGH)

I got this.

Good morning. You're up early.

Yeah.

Actually, I uh...

I thought we could have a talk.

I would love to catch up.

Let's, let's sit.

It wasn't really a catch up chat I had in mind.

Is there something wrong, Lou?

I was just wondering how you're liking your cabin?

- Is it comfortable?

- Oh, yes!

I mean, I slept like a baby last night.

- It is so peaceful here.

- Okay.

Well, you just let me know if you need any towels - or anything, okay?

- Okay.

Uh, what's the rush, Lou?

C'mon, let's have a seat.

(SIGHS HEAVILY)

(FOOTSTEPS THUD)

(SIGHS)

Can you believe it's been almost years?

(CHUCKLES)

It's pretty crazy.

Do you ever miss New York?

Uh, sure.

Yeah, I miss people, the restaurants, culture...

but I don't think I could ever go back to that big city life.

Oh, I don't know about that.

You thrived the first time around.

Your return was pretty impressive, too.

Wait, you knew about my New York franchise?

Yeah, I've kept track of you.

I knew you would be a big success.

I mean, you picked things up so quickly at our firm.

You had all the right instincts.

I... did not know you felt that way.

Are you kidding?

Do you remember that big group pension portfolio that you landed?

(SNORTS)

How could I forget?

That was my last big contract before...

before I was fired.

Was it really?

(BIRDS CHIRP)

♪ I'm sorry, Lou.

Pardon me?

We both know that I was the one that got you axed and...

I owe you a full apology.

I know that it was a long time ago, but that doesn't forgive my behaviour.

I just, I really needed you at the firm, and I know that that's a horrible excuse, but it made me lose sight of the bigger picture.

I mean, of course, your family needed you more here.

And the truth is, I've been a little haunted by the cutthroat businesswoman that I used to be.

So I've been trying to make amends with the people that I hurt.

Like you.

That's why I'm here.

I'm sorry, I'm just processing all of this.

I never expected to hear you say any of that.

You were always so guarded.

I, I just...

I just, I feel like I'm talking to a completely different person. Yeah, well, cancer has a way of changing who you are.

(BIRDS CHIRP)

♪ (SAD EXHALE)

Spartan, there he is. (STALLION WHINNIES)

Hey, good boy, I'm glad we found you.

- (STALLION WHINNIES)

- Easy.

Hey.

Good boy.

Hey, you're okay.

Come here.

Whoa...

Okay, come here.

Hey, ho... you're okay.

You remember me, don't ya?

I'm gonna get you all fixed up.

You gotta trust me, okay?

We'll keep this rope on until we're home.

- Let's go.

- (STALLION GRUNTS)

So are you...

is the cancer... ?

Well, I'm in remission, for now.

I mean, hopefully forever.

- Mm-hmm.

- I know it's cliché, but I'm just trying to stay positive and have a glass half full approach to life, you know?

You're never gonna believe this, but I sold my shares and I left the firm.

- No!

Seriously?

- (LAUGHING)

I know.

I know, I know, the old me would've never done that.

But the new me, Lou, I just...

I wanna travel the world and follow my passion, - which is photography.

- Mm.

You'll like the new me a whole lot better, I promise.

The old you wasn't all bad, you know.

Uh, you were an incredible mentor to me, and I still find myself hearing your voice in my head, - offering me advice.

- Really?

Yeah.

Just last night, I found myself channeling your thoughts on this issue I've been having with my dad.

What's going on?

Well, we had a big fire outside of Hudson recently.

Yeah, yeah, I read about it, but it seemed like you handled the crisis well.

Thank you.

But there was damage done to the rodeo grounds, and my dad's a big rodeo guy, so he's been pressuring me to allocate town funds to the repairs.

Ahh...

that puts you in a tough spot.

Especially since we just don't have the money, which I haven't told him yet.

So what did I say?

My voice in your head?

That it's just business, and I need to be straight with him like I would with anyone else, and tell him we just can't afford it.

That sounds good.

But then I always have liked the sound of my own voice.

(LAUGHS)

- Well, if I could add one thing...

- Please.

maybe empower your dad to find another solution?

He seems to me like the kind of guy who likes a challenge, and the chance to come out looking like the hero.

Boy, you really do have him pegged.

BOTH: (LAUGHING)

(SYRINGE SOLUTION SLUICES, STALLION WHINNIES AND GRUNTS)

(SOLUTION SLUICES)

Hey, you found him!

Yeah.

He was in pretty rough shape, so I led him back here.

I wanted to treat his wounds.

Is that some kind of medicine?

Well, it's all natural.

Most people use iodine, but my mom swore by a mixture of apple cider vinegar and salt water.

What if his wounds get infected?

Well, at his age, that, that would be pretty bad.

How bad?

(SIGHS HEAVILY)

Hey...

(STALLION GRUNTS)

(CHUCKLES SOFTLY)

What're you doing?

Sending him positive vibes.

Thanks.

Hey...

you need to get better, okay?

I don't wanna lose you, too.

(STALLION GRUNTS)

I got your text.

You've got some news about the rodeo grounds.

Yes.

So here's the thing...

I got a feeling I should sit down for this.

(SIGHS)

Look, I'm sorry, Dad, but...

we just don't have the money.

Not after getting the bills for those rescue services.

Trust me, I've tried everything.

We just can't afford it.

So, no rodeo final this year.

Aw, that's tough.

My kids really worked hard at it.

Uh, no, because you're not gonna let that happen.

Look, we have put on charity fundraisers before.

We can do it again.

Maybe Georgie can use her contacts and we can put on a big splashy show-jumping event.

Or Lisa, she's pretty good at these kinds of things.

She could put together a cross country race, or a polo match.

Yeah.

Yeah, well, those...

those kinds of things happen every weekend around here.

Well then, we need to think of something new.

Something that the community's really gonna wanna be a part of.

Well, okay, what about...

- celebrity softball?

- Softball?

You really think people are gonna wanna watch that?

They might...

when they find out where we're gonna hold it.

So, what's your excuse today?

My excuse?

You found the stallion, so there's no reason that you should be up so early...

since you're not having trouble sleeping.

- (PLASTIC BAG RUSTLES)

- You know, sometimes insomnia happens because we're repressing something.

(CHUCKLES)

My dad's words, not mine.

He does sleep therapy.

He's coming back tomorrow.

Maybe you should talk to him, so you can face whatever it is you're so worried about.

And maybe it's time you let me teach you how to ride Mickey before you go back home...

so you can face whatever it is you're so worried about.

- (TOASTER OVEN DINGS)

- Your words, not mine.

(THWACK)

(THWACK)

What the hell are you doing here?

We don't want any trouble.

Maybe put down the bat.

(BAT THUNKS)

I asked you to stay off my property.

Oh man, what's the big deal?

You got a beautiful baseball diamond here.

I don't understand why there's a problem.

I'm not gonna ask you again.

Just leave.

'Kay, we have a proposition for you.

Listen. Listen. You probably heard what that fire did to the rodeo grounds.

Well, we need to raise some money so we can fix it up.

We had this idea that...

We wanna use your ball diamond.

'Kay?

It's just sitting here.

We wanna play a celebrity softball game for charity.

If we raise enough, we might be able save this year's rodeo finals.

If you don't get off my property, I'm calling the police.

♪ I guess that's a no.

- (SHUTTER SNAPS)

- Oh, beautiful.

I'll get some from here.

What's going on here?

Knock yourself out.

Ladies.

- BOTH: Good morning!

- Little photo sh**t?

Yeah.

I needed, uh, some new photos for the website, and since Jessica's here...

she's such a talented photographer. Well, it's more of a hobby really.

That's serious camera for a hobby.

Yeah, well, I got high hopes.

Maybe one day I'll end up on the cover of the Hudson Times.

How did it go with Sam?

Well, let's just say he wasn't thrilled about having a charity ball game in his field.

Oh, that's too bad.

That was such a great idea.

I love baseball.

I totally would have played.

Well, this was more for celebrities: rodeo stars, media types, but... doesn't really matter, he doesn't want us to use his field.

Hmm.

I didn't think that the Hudson Times cover boy would give up that easy.

Well, what am I supposed to do?

He said no.

Well, I don't know.

I thought the hero always finds a way to save the day.

(SHUTTER SNAPS, TIM CHUCKLES)

Maybe you could sign that for me.

Yeah, that'll cost you.

(SHUTTER SNAPS)

Oh, that's beautiful, that's beautiful.

Look that way.

That's nice.

(AGITATED GRUNTS)

JACK: So how's he doing? - He's totally getting better!

- (CHUCKLES)

There's no sign of infection.

Seems like Mom's apple cider vinegar treatment is doing the trick.

- Ah.

- And don't forget about my healing vibes.

Oh, of course.

Well, it's good to see he's on the rebound.

Yeah, I was pretty worried about him for a while.

Oh, he's got some good years left in him.

- Yeah...

- What?

What's wrong?

Oh, I just don't know where he's gonna spend them.

He got kicked out of his herd.

TIM: Hey. We're going back to Sam's.

(GROANS)

(POLES CLANK)

You're seriously testing me.

Sam, you must get it.

You know, it's kinda sweet to see a former major leaguer just smashing balls out of his own personal ballpark.

Doesn't happen often around here.

So you've been reading up on me, huh?

- Like I said before...

- Yeah, I know.

We're on private property, you want us to leave.

Just hear us out first.

You're looking at three generations of Hudson rodeo.

Each of us poured our blood and sweat into a sport we love, just like you.

Well, you know what that got me.

My sport turned its back on me.

Tim used to say the same thing.

Well, in my case, it was probably the booze and pills talking, but...

I hid away too.

And then eventually I realized I needed to be a part of something bigger than myself again.

So what, you think you know what I need better than I do?

I don't know what you need.

But I know that I have a bunch of students who have been working like mad for those rodeo finals, and those are about to be canceled.

And I can't for the life of me figure out why a guy, who went as far in baseball as you did, would wanna see a group of young athletes sideline their dreams just because they don't have a place they can compete.

You can use my damn field, but I'm not playing.

(ENGINE STARTS, GEARSHIFT CLUNKS)

(VEHICLE RUMBLES AWAY)

- Got ourselves a game!

- (CHUCKLES)

What do you say, Team Rodeo?

I better start loosening up my arm.

Oh, Jack, you know I want you to be a part of this, but I don't think you should actually play.

You're not the only one who knows his way around a diamond.

I used to play ball, too.

Yeah.

Back when they still called it "rounders." Oh, very funny.

I happen to be a shortstop.

Well, if you played today, I think you'd be making a short stop on your way to the ER.

No, you coach.

Caleb and I can take care of the business on the field.

Yeah, we're gonna score so many goals.

What?

You mean runs.

Yeah.

You've never played baseball.

No, I have not.

All right, Team Rodeo, we're playing for the future of our rodeo grounds.

It should be a cakewalk.

We're all professional athletes in our own right.

And look at them news anchors, sportscasters, politicians...

- COWBOY: A horse whisperer!

- WOMAN: Nice one!

(LAUGHS)

- That's my daughter.

- Ah, I didn't know.

Let's uh...

let's have some fun, stick to the basics, okay?

Good, sound fundamental baseball.

We don't swing for the fences, we hustle on and off the field, and just let the bad pitches go, all right?

- A walk's as good as a hit.

- Sorry, uh...

did you want us to hustle or just to walk?

You...

it...

A walk is when you get a free pass to first base.

Cool.

Um, and, and where do I get one of the passes?

(TEAM RODEO PLAYERS LAUGH)

(SIGHS)

Jack's gonna coach, and I'm gonna be on the mound.

So try and listen to what we say

- and let's have some fun.

- Let's do it.

- Bring it in.

- TEAM: All right!

On three: one, two, three!

- ALL: Rodeo!

- CALEB: Yeah!

- Let's go score some homeruns!

- Caleb, that's not...

- Jack, just forget it.

- All right, guys!

Come on!

... how it goes.

(SIGHS HEAVILY)

We got this.

(LAUGHS)

Batting lead-off, your mayor, Lou Fleming.

(CHEERING AND CLAPPING)

Come on, Lou!

Hit him hard!

Move in a bit.

Move in.

Move in.

She's not gonna hit it that far.

Just throw the pitch, Dad.

(THWACK)

Ungh!

(CHEERING AND CLAPPING)

Hustle!

Come on!

♪ The Fleming girls turn a double play.

Now that's keeping it in the family.

(FOOT SCRAPES LIGHTLY)

- (CLAPPING)

- Come on!

Come on, tuck it up!

Let's go!

Come on, Caleb!

Come on, buddy!

- Oof!

(THUDS HEAVILY)

- (GROANS)

That might be the most violent strikeout

- I've ever seen.

- (CROWD LAUGHS)

Good thing he's a bronc rider.

(CROWD LAUGHS, TEAM RODEO GROANS)

(INDISTINCT CHATTER)

What?

Is it?

What?

Just... time.

Is it your mouth or your mustache?

Well, it looks like both, what you're doing.

It means swing away, you ninny!

Okay, now, now everybody knows, so...

- so everybody knows.

- (LOUD THWACK)

♪ CROWD: Woo!

Yeah!

All right!

Aw, sh**t.

Guess I should've taken this off, but Mitch would never forgive me if I lost it.

- You okay?

- Yeah.

- I, uh, I think I'm up next.

- Go get 'em.

(GLOVES THUMP)

♪ Like this.

(AIR WHISTLES)

That's it!

(CROWD CHEERS)

Well, we're down to the last out with Lou Fleming on second base with a potential tying run.

Looks like up next on your scorecard is ABTV 's favourite Weatherman, Ron Garvey. Wait a minute... Well, it looks like he pulled his hamstring while he was chasing the hotdog guy, so we've got a pinch hitter coming up. A ringer from Wall Street, Jessica Cook. Sorry they put you in a position to be the last out.

Just try to make contact.

Why don't you just concentrate on trying to get the ball over the plate?

(HARD THWACK, CROWD CLAPS AND CHEERS)

TIM: Get it home!

Place to home!

Place to home!

- (CROWD CHEERS)

- ROB: It's a tie ballgame!

- Woo!

- Oh, I forgot to mention that Jessica was part of the Arizona State National Championship Softball Team.

(CROWD MURMURS)

It appears that we've got another pinch hitter coming up.

We don't have a lot of information on him, but he hails from right here in Hudson.

His name's Sam Langston.

- (CROWD CLAPS)

- (CHUCKLES)

(CROWD CHEERS AND YELLS ENCOURAGEMENT)

You know, I used to pitch overhand.

- What do you say?

- Bring it.

(HARD THWACK, CROWD CHEERS AND WHISTLES)

(CHEERING AND WHISTLING)

Wow.

(CHEERING AND WHISTLING)

(CELEBRITY TEAM CHEERS AND CLAPS)

- Woo!

- (CHEERING AND CLAPPING)

Victory!

I'd like to thank everyone for coming out today.

We raised almost $ , toward the repairs at the Hudson rodeo grounds.

That's a really great start.

Give yourselves a hand. (CHEERING AND CLAPPING)

I'd also like to say a special thanks to someone who asked me not to mention him, but because he crushed my pitch out into the trees, providing the winning runs for the celebrity team, I'm going renege.

Sam Langston, thank you for letting us use your amazing field today. CROWD: (CLAPPING)

Yeah!

Thank you!

Sam's a former big leaguer, by the way.

(CHEERING AND CLAPPING)

(SIGHS)

You know, a town like Hudson without a rodeo grounds just doesn't feel right.

What's the total bill for the repairs?

About twenty thousand.

How about you and I split the short fall.

What do you say?

You got yourself a deal.

(CROWD CHEERS AND CLAPS)

All right!

Sam!

Rodeo's back in Hudson, folks!

(CHEERING AND CLAPPING)

(TRUCK RUMBLES TO A HALT)

(DOOR CLICKS OPEN AND BANGS SHUT)

(REMI BARKS IN THE DISTANCE) Thanks again.

Much appreciated.

Well, I think I owe you guys a bit of thank you.

I guess I was using my ranch and that field as a place to hide out.

But opening up my field to the public today, it was nice to get recognized for something other than all the stupid mistakes I've made.

Well, let's do it again sometime.

Yeah, maybe.

- I better work on my fastball.

- (SNORTS)

That was a fastball you threw me?

(LAUGHS)

(JACK CHUCKLES, STALLION WHINNIES)

Yeah...

Oh wow...

- 'Scuse me.

- (STALLION GRUNTS)

Well, he's kinda battered up.

(CHUCKLES)

Hey, Sam.

Yeah, he's um...

he's really bouncing back though.

Bouncing back from what?

Well, you remember that wild horse that you fell in love with?

Yeah, Caz.

Yeah, well, he kicked this stallion out of the herd, b*at him up pretty badly.

He's recovering now, but...

he's an outsider with no place to call home. Well, sounds familiar.

Actually, you have lots of space on your property.

It kinda would be the perfect place for a horse like this to roam free.

Seriously?

I...

I just opened up my ball diamond to a couple of old rodeo guys and now you want me to open my field to some old stallion?

So you'll do it?

(SIGHS HEAVILY)

What the hell.

I could probably use some company.

- (LAUGHS)

- (STALLION GRUNTS)

(SUV RUMBLES TO A HALT)

(ENGINE SHUTS OFF, DOOR CLICKS OPEN, SHUTS) I can't believe it's time to check out already.

Well, I hope you enjoyed your stay.

It was fabulous.

Especially reconnecting with you.

I hope you can forgive me for what I did all those years ago.

Well, I guess it turned out okay in the end.

It sure did.

(LAUGHS)

I think that I did you, and your family, and the whole town of Hudson a favour by getting you fired.

Oh yeah?

Well, that is definitely a "glass half full" way of looking at it.

I do feel more centered here than I have in a long time.

Plus, everywhere is a photo just waiting to be taken.

You know, you're welcome back here any time.

Any chance I could extend my stay?

Well, I haven't put up my new website yet, so you are ahead of the onslaught of bookings I'm expecting.

Just let me know how long you want the cabin for.

Okay, that's great.

I will figure out a checkout date and I'll let you know really soon.

Okay.

- Lou...

- Yeah?

You really did turn out exactly the way that I thought you would, and I have to say that makes me really proud.

(SMALL LAUGH)

(BIRDS CHIRP)

I wish you didn't have to leave already.

We're really gonna miss you around here.

Yeah... me too.

Well, you come by anytime you like.

I will, because...

I think I'm ready to try riding.

Yeah?

The way you were with that stallion, the connection you have with horses...

I want you to teach me how to ride Mickey.

- But we have to take it slow.

- I promise.

- (VEHICLE DOOR OPENS)

- LOU: Hey! You leaving already?

Yeah, her dad's back, so I'm gonna drive her over there.

Well, actually, I'd like to do that, if that's okay with you?

Really?

After all the trouble I caused you with the protests and stuff?

I actually have a few green initiatives I wanted to run by you.

Come on, we can talk about it on the way.

♪ Oh!

You are not alone ♪

- ♪ You are not alone ♪

- Oh!

Take care.

♪ You are not alone ♪

(AMY SIGHS)

(HORSE SNORTS)

Thanks for helping me lead him to Sam's.

(CHUCKLES)

No problem.

Hmm.

You know, this guy means a lot to me.

Working with him has brought back so many memories of Ty and I.

This horse really brought us together.

Yeah.

- Grandpa...

- Yeah?

when will I stop dreaming of Ty, stop seeing his face everywhere I look?

Amy, I can't promise that's gonna stop, but what I can tell you is, pretty soon those dreams and memories of Ty won't haunt you anymore, they'll bring you comfort.

And whatever is keeping you up at night right now, that'll feel like a warm blanket.

You know, Parker said I should talk to her dad.

I just don't think I could spill my guts to a stranger.

Luckily, I have you for that.

- (LAUGHS)

- (CHUCKLES)

♪ Say no, you are not alone ♪

♪ You are not alone ♪

♪ You are not alone ♪