( helicopter blades whirring ) - Okay.
- Now rub his hide this way. I brushed Sandy. - So Sandy's all good.
- Okay, good, good. ( sighs ) Misty's in a good mood today. So have a good practice. Your helmet and reins
are down there, but your saddle's over there. Nice to see you, Abigail.
Ten minutes late. You know what I always say. I know. Ten minutes
early is on time. Exactly. Now come on.
Let's get started. Good? Abigail, let's get started. For the last time,
let's get started. You can't boss me around. My dad pays you. So technically,
you work for me. Your dad pays me
because I'm in charge. So you have to do what I say. No, I do not. As a matter of fact,
I'm not practicing today. - ( scoffs )
- I have better things to do. I'll ride her. All right, he needs
to be worked on anyway. Saddle up. Glued to your hips, hon.
Bring him down. Wonderful job, Amanda. Keep working her. Bring him around. Come on, Misty, come on. Come on, girl. Avery, how you doing
this morning? I'm all right, Charlotte. That horse is still pulling,
okay? That's definitely not
a good sign. I know it. Come on, Amanda. Take her around again. One more time around, Amanda. We got some time though
to work it out, don't we? We definitely gonna have to
try to figure something out, but Mr. Canton will definitely
be upset. Very, very upset. We'll fix it. Just remember, she's
doing good. Don't tell her
nothing else, all right? Hey, keep it...
Come on now. Hey!
Hyup! Hyup! Amanda. Sir, Mr. Canton, sir. How are you?
Um... I'm almost done.
I just have to finish
cleaning out the barn. Relax. Please. <i>Charlotte already told me how</i>
<i>hard you work at the barn.</i> I'm glad that I hired you to
come here and work after school. You've been a delight
to have around here.
You really have. In fact, you know, kind of
remind me of Abigail when she was your age. She was so sweet. Thank you, sir. Abigail is a wonderful girl. Yeah, well, she was.
Maybe she will be again one day as soon as she gets over
her teenage years. ( both laugh ) You know, I think that fathers
secretly wake up in a cold sweat every night
dreading the day that their daughters turn 14. It happens so quick, though.
( snaps fingers )
Just like that. Sometimes I wish I could find
that rewind button. Rewind button? Yeah. Never mind. I'm just an old guy, an old dad
rambling, rambling, rambling. Keep doing what you're doing. Enjoy the rest of your night. I'll see you tomorrow. - ( laughs )
- Stop. It's called gardening
not throwing dirt. - Stop.
- You stop. Hey, sugar bear. You're home early.
How was your day? It was good, Dad.
I got to ride Misty and think she's finally
starting to settle down.
So... - Wow, that's awesome, sweetie.
- Woman: Cool. I bet she's just gonna do fine
at that show. What do you say, Tiff? Oh, yeah, talk of the town,
right? What do you even know
about horses? Amanda, that is no way
to talk to Miss Tiffany. You apologize this second. I'm sorry. It's all right. Just mind my own business. Nonsense. You are part
of this family. Dad, could I go inside
and wash up for dinner? Go. I'm sorry. ( sniffles ) Mr. Canton:
What do you think, Avery? Well, boss, to be honest, I truly can't answer that
as of yet. That's definitively. Come on, Avery, I know you're
just trying to take me
for a ride. You're the best trainer this
side of the Mason-Dixon. That's why I hired you. Now give it to me
and give it to me straight. ( sighs )
Well, boss, honestly, I'm gonna just need a little
more time to answer that
intelligently that is. Okay? I hate to sound stupid,
but I just need more time. We don't have any more time,
Avery. It's the one thing
we don't have. I know. I know. This show is important to me.
I need-- I want Abigail to win it. I know how much this show
really means to you. <i>But I always tell the truth.</i> Sometimes, boss, the best way
to stay in the truth is not to speak at all
unless you're certain, that is. Hey, there,
little lady. All right. I was just thinking I wish
she had some of her daddy's
blood in her. Yes, ma'am, yes, ma'am. 'Cause that competition
at that St. Cloud show
is gonna be thick. I mean,
It's gonna be pretty tough. I know it. Of course there's no telling how
much time it'll actually take
to get her ready. There ain't never enough time,
okay? Never enough time. That's what I told Manny's wife.
I said-- Avery, Avery, Avery, what
exactly does this have to
do with anything? Nothing, okay?
Nothing at all. But look, one time,
I wake up 4:00 A.M.
in the morning, every morning, and get my chops together
because I got a little
gingivitis, but she put Super Glue
on my toothbrush, okay? I didn't know nothing about it.
I got to pick up my brush,
get my smile together. Like I do. You see my smile.
Anyway, I go to brushing and I feel
a little resistance. I give it-- and I'm trying--
I give it one of them. I done pulled out two molars
and my front two wisdom teeth
and my canines. Here we go!
Trot, Misty, trot. Misty. Misty, go! Trot, Misty. This horse won't even trot
for me. I can't make it go
anywhere! Every time your father buys you
a new horse, all you do
is complain. You have to have patience.
He'll come around. Patience. I have had the utmost patience
with this horse. I didn't even get to go to
the mall with my friends today because my dad wanted me
to practice. Her father was a champion. It's in her blood. You gotta give it some time. I've given this about as much
time I have for today. I need to go
check my page and see what
my friends are posting. I've wasted
the whole weekend. Abigail. It's okay, Misty.
She's just a little upset. That's all, okay? Hey, Miss Charlotte,
that's the last of it. I cleaned out all the stalls
and I mopped the kitchen floor. Oh, and also the bathrooms
are spotless. Well, you're doing everybody's
job, aren't you? Well, you know my mom
always used to say, "Go above what is asked
and you'll be rewarded
above what you expect." So, you know, I'm thinking that
the reward's gonna be
pretty sweet. Your mother sounds like
she was a smart woman. Well, she wasn't smart enough
to beat cancer. Do you wanna see something? Sure. Come on. ( birds chirping ) This place is beautiful. How'd you find it? I was born and raised
around these parts. There's not a corner
of this wilderness I don't know like the back
of my hand. How'd you remember
which way to go? My daddy taught me. He told me the first rule
to not getting lost was just to pay attention. Know your steps. He taught me how
to use a compass. It's pretty tough to get lost
once you learn how to use
it properly. I mean, that seems
like common sense. Yeah, it does. A lot of people are common,
but not everybody has sense. ( laughs ) Amanda... what I'm trying to say is that I believe God is our compass. And with Him in our heart it's- pretty hard to get lost, even when you feel like
you're in the wilderness. My daddy taught me that, too. He was a great man. Cancer took him from me
just like you. So... I know how you feel. ( sniffles ) Here. This is my daddy's compass. - I can't take this.
- Yes, you can. I want you to.
It'd make me more than happy to pass his love
onto an angel like you. Thank you, Charlotte. I love you. ( sniffles )
Thank you. For the pure love
you show these horses. It reminds me
to love without restraint with a young heart. Whatever that means, but okay. ( laughs ) Come on. Let's get you back
to the ranch. Your daddy will be here soon
to pick you up. <i>( music playing )</i> I'm so nervous, I feel like
it's my kid going out there. Don't worry. She'll be okay. - She's a great horse.
- That she is. Hey, you guys got her
prepped up pretty nice. Yes, sir, did everything
just like you asked. Now why am I not surprised? - Hey.
- What? Let's go. - Race ya!
- Oh, nu-uh. Stop running. <i>( music playing )</i> Dad, quit opening the door for
me. I can do it myself. Sweetheart, one of these days, you're gonna meet a boy
who opens a door for you
and you'll appreciate it. - Believe me.
- Dad, I can fix it myself. I'm not five years
old anymore. Abigail, we represent
our family name. Our family name represents
impeccable, impeccable taste. Let me see you. Yes. - No, no, no.
- ( sighs ) ( pats down clothes )
Okay. You're now ready to compete. Go compete. <i>( music playing )</i> You wouldn't wanna get that
all over your shirt now,
would you? You spilled it all over me.
What's your problem? My name's Thomas. ( whinnies ) Announcer:
<i>Entering the ring now</i>
<i>is Abigail Canton</i> <i>riding her horse, Misty.</i> All right, see how she's keeping
her hands down? She's got her elbows in,
always in front her,
nice and relaxed. Here comes the jump. -<i> ( crowd groans ) </i>
- Ugh! I hate this animal! What are you doing?
Get back on that horse.
You don't quit. This horse is
absolutely terrible. Abby, you get on that horse. I know she can do better. You never know.
Sometimes you're just
wrong about a horse. You know, Charlotte,
I know she can do better. She just needs
a little TLC. Mr. Canton isn't exactly known
for his patience. Could you just
talk to him for me? Please, Charlotte. I don't know how much
it's gonna help. Abigail's already sworn off
this horse. She deserves
another chance. Amanda, please don't get attached. There's just not much
we can do. Could you just please
try to talk to him for me? Okay. - Thanks, Charlotte.
- Okay. I'll speak with him. No promises. Thanks, Charlotte. You're the best. Don't thank me yet. Don't expect all good news.
( clicks tongue ) Charlotte, you of all people
know how much time and effort
goes into these horses, not to mention how much money. No, I refuse to carry
the dead weight. I do know.
I just need a little more time. You've had as much time
as you could possibly use,
Charlotte. The horse is a dud.
Get rid of her. Cut my losses. That's just it.
Why take a loss
if you don't have to? I think we can make
this horse a winner. You think? I didn't build
this place on "I think." I built this place
on "I know." I don't lose.
I win. Okay, well,
then with all due respect,
why would you concede defeat? I am asking you for
a little more time. I can make this horse
a winner for you. - Avery says he thinks she might
have just had a virus.
- Avery, Avery. He's willing to work with her
some more. I don't know.
I don't know. Amanda said she'll work off
what it costs to feed her. Extra hours around the stable. Tell me something, Charlotte.
Why this horse? What's so special
about this horse? Make it good.
You got one shot. There's just something
about her. There's just something
about her? Yes. Lord, help me,
I trust your judgment. But you have until
Prairieville, young lady.
Prairieville. If this horse is not
performing by Prairieville,
she's outta here. I have a taxidermist
on retainer. Don't worry. Thank you.
You won't be disappointed,
Canton. I better not be disappointed,
Charlotte. <i>( music playing )</i> Charlotte:
<i>Amanda.</i> Amanda, we can keep Misty. - Really?
- Yeah. - Really?
- Yeah! Thank you, Charlotte!
Thank you! I knew you could.
I knew you could!
Thank you so much. Don't thank me too much. It's
just until the Prairieville show and you have to pick up
a Saturday shift to pay
for her feed. Well, that's okay.
I know she'll do wonderful. I'm absolutely positive. Thank you.
We can keep Misty. We can keep Misty. ( smooches ) I need more money.
This alimony payment
isn't nearly enough. - I have responsibilities.
- Ophelia, I have been ordered to pay you a certain amount
of money every month. I pay you a certain amount
of money every month, and every month you blow
right through it. Now I am not
your personal ATM. You need to focus
on your needs. Canton, I'm the mother
of your child. How dare you talk to me
so mean and disrespectful. Maybe I need to call
my attorney. No, please, no. No more attorneys. I've had enough attorneys
to last me a lifetime. Now, Ophelia,
would you please try and spend this money
responsibly? Like I said, things are
on an economic downturn. I don't mean any disrespect,
but would you please leave? I need to get some rest.
I've had a heck of a day. Hey, hey, what do you think
about marigolds? - What?
- Marigolds. Oh, um, your dad asked me
to paint something for
the front of the house. Said we needed more color. I prefer roses. Me too,
but you know your dad. Yeah, he likes weird things. I guess that's true, but I don't mind. I just wanna keep him happy. Is he happy? Sure hope so. So you're decorating
the house. What's next?
You moving in? No, no plans
to move in yet. That'd be a pretty big step. Yeah, that'd be a huge step. Look, Amanda,
I'm trying here. Can you give me a chance? Next time you should
buy a painting. - Misty, I missed you so much.
- Amanda. What did I say
about coming in like that? I know, Miss Charlotte.
Slow around the horses. Exactly. We don't wanna get
her upset, do we? Of course not.
She's my favorite horse
in the whole entire universe. I bet she is. You sure treat her that way. Much better, Amanda.
Much better. Just a little more work
and she'll be ready. Think you might be right. You've done a fabulous job.
You should be very proud. Thanks. Hop down.
Don't thank me. Thank yourself. Okay, thank you, self. You know, my grandmother
always used to say, "success is the result,
not an event." You always say
such poetic things. You should
have been a writer. I'll always just be
a country horse girl. I think that's all
I really want. I love these animals. I mean, don't you
want a family? Of course. One day. I guess when the time's right. I miss being a family. Look, Amanda,
just because she's gone doesn't mean she's not
still your mother. It definitely
doesn't doesn't mean
you're not still a family. Okay? Just because she's
gone from out here, she's
definitely still in here. Okay? Mm-hmm. - Yeah?
- Yeah. Come on.
Let's get Misty inside. I might have some time
for some lemonade by the lake. Hmm? ( laughs ) You working long hours
at those stables, honey. I know, Dad. I'm gonna get my schoolwork
done, I promise. You know what our deal was.
Only a few hours a week. I don't want your schoolwork
to suffer. Okay, Dad. Hey, I know you love horses. And I know that's what
you and your mom used
to love to do, but-- But what? You want me
to forget about her, too? Just like you did? You want me to move onto
the next person like she
never even existed? - Well, I can't.
- Hey, listen to me. I miss her too, Amanda. I miss her too. But right now we have
to be strong for each other. I'll try. You--
You are everything to me Please promise me that
you'll never forget that. Okay. Hey. I done seen a lot of horses
in my day, okay? And I know a winner
when I see one. And I see you been stumbling. I know you can do it. You got it in you, but you just like my ex-wife. Stubborn. Now you're gonna have to
show me something because I know
you can do it, but you got to show me
something, all right? Dig your heels in. Come here. What's wrong?
Everything okay? Something's wrong. What are you talking about? She kept limping.
I think it's her right foot. Come on, Misty. It's okay. You're good. <i>It's okay, Misty.</i>
<i>You're all right.</i> I'm sorry I pulled
you so hard. Whoa. Come on, let's take her back
to the stable. Get her looked at. Come on.
( clicks tongue ) Come on, girl,
it'll be okay. Come on, baby. ( whinnies ) She done, doc? I can't stay for sure.
It looks like she sprained
that ankle pretty bad. I mean, this could possibly
require surgery, not something you would normally
do for a horse at this value. However, with some cold ice
compresses and a few injections, she might bounce back
just fine. I'll make sure she gets
the good care she needs. Just let me know, doc. Fair enough. I'll be back
in a week to check up on her. Um, don't forget. Ice compresses
three times daily, okay? We won't forget. I want you to know
no matter what happens, you did a terrific job,
young lady. Thanks, Mr. Canton, but don't worry. She'll be okay, I know. It's okay, Misty.
We're gonna make it all better. Well, you're here late.
Don't you have somewhere to be? Yeah, I'll be leaving soon. I just wanted to make sure Misty
got this last ice pack in
before I left. That's sweet. But you can't always tend
to others and forget about
yourself, Amanda. I know. If you do that,
you end up like me. Like you? What do you mean?
You're beautiful. What I mean is
you end up alone. You're not alone.
You've got me. And you've got Misty. Well, thanks. That makes it so much better. Charlotte?
-Hm? do you sometimes just get scared
of being a disappointment? I think everybody does, Amanda. But the way I deal with that
is to just make sure I do my very best
in everything. - That makes sense.
- Yeah. Come on, come on. I figured I could
find you here. It's almost time for dinner. I'm not too hungry. What's wrong?
I thought you loved it here. I do. I think I pulled
Misty's reins too hard and I might have hurt her foot.
I feel terrible. Well, it seems like you picked
that gene up from your mama. She always blamed herself
for everything. <i>You know but, I think you give</i>
<i>yourself way too much credit.</i> Could have been a weakness
she already had. Could have been anything.
Don't blame yourself. I know, Dad. I just--
I feel like I wanted
to win so bad that I'm pushing her too hard and- I don't know
what else to do. Winning is good, but I
think having fun is a lot
better. That's not what
Mr. Canton says. Mr. Canton is
a different kind of guy. Successful nonetheless, but at the same time,
money isn't everything. And winning isn't everything. I know it doesn't sound like
the truth, Amanda, but it really is. If you say so, Dad. You know, Amanda, I'm not sure
if I really want you jumping. Your mother loved it so much. It caused her so much pain
and heartache. She was just like you.
She blamed herself
for everything. Maybe we should sit the show out
and next year when you're
a little older-- Dad, it's not fair.
You can't keep me from jumping. Amanda, I don't know
if I want you jumping. It's not fair. Please understand that. Canton:
<i>Wow.</i> Somebody's sure working late. I was just tending
to all my duties. Amanda, I wanna make sure
that you also focus on all of your schoolwork, okay? Believe me,
I understand how horses can be. <i>They can take over</i>
<i>your whole life.</i> <i>Yes, sir.</i> Amanda, I know you love
that horse. I do. I understand. Amanda, if that horse doesn't
get better in a few days, I'm gonna have to
get rid of her. What? You heard me. No, Mr. Canton, please
you can't do that. I'll do whatever is necessary. I know how you feel.
I understand. But sometimes in life we have to learn how
to let things go. No, Mr. Canton, please.
Just give her one more week. I promise she'll get better. Okay, you got one week. That's seven days. If that horse is not better
in seven days, I am going to get rid of her. Now you go home
and get your schoolwork done. It's okay, Misty. You're gonna be all right.
I promise. I'm sorry
I pushed you so hard. I won't let Mr. Canton
get rid of you. I promise, okay? <i>( knock on door )</i> ( sniffles ) What's wrong, young lady? I heard you crying outside
the door. Mr. Canton said he's gonna make
me get rid of Misty if she doesn't get better
in a week, Dad. - Well that's terrible.
- It's all my fault. I pulled her reins too hard. Now her foot's hurt. Maybe she'll get better. You have to have faith, Amanda. It's all my fault. It's all my fault. So we're good? I don't want Amanda
to find out. I'm really trying
to help her out here, it's just- She loves that horse. I don't know if
I can take this, though. I mean, come on, this is three
times what I paid
for the animal. Plus all the vet bills. Look, It's not for you.
It's for her. Just make sure that
the horse stays and
that she's happy. Tell me something, why are you jumping
through all these hoops to win this little girl's
affection? It's not like that. It's not? No, look,
when Amanda's happy, her dad is happy. When her dad is happy,
I'm happy. You can understand
that, right? Yeah, yeah,
that makes sense. Family is the most
important thing. Of course, I learned that
far too late in life. Too late?
It's never too late. You know what they say.
As long as you have breath
in the lungs, right? Right. Right. I guess so. Mr. Canton, thank you
so much for your time. I'm gonna get out of here
and you let me know - if anything changes
with the horse, okay?
- I will. Sure, will do. - Thank you.
- Thank you for this. Come on, come on, trot.
( clapping ) - Trot.
- Charlotte: Kick sand at him,
come on. Abigail: Trot, trot. Abigail, mean it. Trot. Charlotte:
Here we go. - Keep it going.
- Trot, come on. - Trot.
- There. There we go. - Trot.
- Tighten up, bring him here. Trot. Whoa. ( cell phone sounds ) What are you doing? Abigail, please.
How many times have I asked
you not to be on your phone while we're working? I'm getting an important message
from Chuck. - An important message
from Chuck?
- Yeah. Chuck is not gonna help you win
this competition. Last year you won
by the skin of your teeth and you know how your father
feels about losing. I don't need
to practice anymore. I've been doing this since
I was six years old. And getting one text message
is not gonna keep me
from winning. Abigail, I need you
to concentrate and
let me do my job. I need you to stop trying
to be my mom. How much more time
do we have left anyway? Tighten up your lunge line
and take him a couple
more rounds. Trot, trot. Trot, come on. Trot. Trot. Trot. Trot. - Come on.
- Trot. Trot. Trot. Trot. <i>- Come on,</i>
tighten up your line.
<i>- Trot.</i> It looks like you're doing
much better than you
were before. Hi, Amanda. How are you? What are you doing here? Well, I was just stopping by because I heard that you were
here during the week and I wanted to know
if I could help you out
with anything. Help me out? What do you even
know about horses? I don't know much,
but I know that I
really love 'em. Maybe if I learn enough, Mr. Canton will give
me a job here. - Here. Go right there.
- Oh. Keep the ice pack on
for at least ten minutes. And whatever you do, don't stand behind her
unless you wanna get kicked. Okay. Do you understand? Okay, I understand. I'll do whatever you say. So you live far from here? No, about two miles down. Did someone drop you off? Got here on my own two feet. The old-fashioned way. <i>I would appreciate a nice cold</i>
<i>glass of water.</i> Sure, I'll get that for you,
but hold that on for at least
ten more minutes, okay? Okay. ( laughs ) Yes, sir. Now, boss... Hmm. You know, I seen many horses
in my day, but I got to be honest
with you, boss, this horse is making
a great improvement. Come on, Avery,
who you talking to?
You're pulling my leg. She's looking pretty good. I say in about another
week or two, she'll be ready to get back
to doing a show. Looks like that little girl
just might pull this off
after all. Yeah, maybe. You know, boss,
sometimes women, they have the potential to
see into the future,
be it young or old. And some don't, but my ex-wife
had that potential. She could see into the future. - Avery, you miss her.
- Yes, sir. Tell the truth. Boss, she made the best
sweet potato pie I ever
had in my life. Okay. ( sobbing ) Boss. ( sighs ) You've been here
for three straight days. You're starting to annoy me,
young man. I'm sorry.
I didn't mean to annoy you. I just like being
around the horses. Yeah, well, I'm leaving
to go have dinner soon. Do you wanna come? Dinner at your house? Yeah, I mean, why not?
We've always got extra food. And my dad's girlfriend
is actually a pretty good cook. I'd love to come. Okay, well, hurry up.
She's cooking beef brisket. It's my favorite. Sounds good. I bet it's delicious. You'll see. And you better not try
to kiss me, either. Looks like someone appreciates
my cooking. I think he's doing
more than appreciating.
I think he's loving it. Would it be disrespectful
if I'm not bashful
and asked for more? No. There's a whole pot left
in there. Help yourself, son. Told you it was good. Yeah, but you never told me
it was this good. Do you guys know that Thomas
walks two miles all the way in the 100-degree heat
just to help me out at the barn? Two miles?
That's a long walk by yourself. That's nothing. I walk everywhere I go. When was the last time
you had something good to eat? Well... We eat something good
when we can. It just depends, though. My dad, he's been in and out
of work lately. So sometimes we
have to make sure that my little brother
and sister eat because they're
really young. You don't always eat? Well, most of the time,
but I'm not complaining, though. I'm a strong boy. I do what's good
for my family. Well, Thomas, any time you want,
you can come over here and have some of Tiffany's
delicious cooking. How's that? You know what, Mr. Norman? I might just have to take you up
on that offer. ( laughing ) Well, here we are, Thomas. Home sweet home. I really appreciate the ride,
Miss Tiffany. There are these really big
raccoons out here and they kind of scare me
sometimes at night. Yeah, they can be
pretty vicious. Thanks for eating dinner
with us. Are you going to
the barn tomorrow? Yeah, and thanks so much
for the beef "bisket." Both: Brisket.
( laughing ) He's a sweet kid. He's okay. You have a really good heart,
Amanda. I'm proud of you. Thank you so much for coming
out. We appreciate it. Not a problem.
Amanda's doing such
an amazing job. I mean, you really need
to congratulate her. She'll do it for herself. She was here every day.
Did exactly what you said. It shows. This horse is
just a few days away
from a full recovery. You hear that? - Really?
- Yes. - Really?
- Yeah. Thank you! It was all 'cause
of you, kid. If you ever need a job
as a vet's assistant,
you just give me a call 'cause I might just have to
steal you from Mr. Canton. Amanda:<i> Misty's okay</i>
<i>and that's all I care about.</i> Well, it's wonderful news, and
we'll have to tell Mr. Canton. This horse is a dud
no matter what. She's never gonna make it. I don't know what you guys
are celebrating for. - This horse is a loser.
- Abigail. She's all right. That's what's
important. Come on. We'll go tell Canton. I don't know if I pointed this
out before, but that third
ribbon right there was my fourth championship. Won it. ( snaps fingers )
Barely even tried. Might have told me once
or twice. Yeah, I'll bet I did. Listen, I know Abigail's
defending this year. But I have a request. You do? Sit down, make your request. I would like Amanda
to ride Misty in the St. Francisville Show. You would like Amanda to ride
Misty in St. Francisville? Mm-hmm. That is about the toughest
competition there is. You realize that, right? I trophied,
barely even tried. Look, I think she should get a
shot. She's been working really hard. I'm not saying I think
she's gonna win, but it would be
a great experience for her. She's the only one who nursed
that horse back to health. She deserves a chance. Charlotte, she's
a little girl, okay? The competition is too tough.
She's only gonna get
her feelings hurt. I can't let that happen. She's tougher than she looks. I've been working
with her a lot. I think she can
at least compete. You really think so? I do. Okay, all right, fine.
I'll let her do it because
you really think so. - Thank you.
- You're welcome. - You're a good man, Canton.
- Yeah, well, tell that to my fam- ex-family.
They seem to have forgotten. There we go, Amanda.
Come on. You're doing great, nice job. Take her around. Very nice. Hey, how's my girl doing? Better than expected,
I must say. I'm not surprised.
That little girl's
got a heart of steel. More like a heart of gold
if you ask me. Nicely put.
I agree. Bring it back around. A couple more laps. What brings you around
these parts? Oh, just stopping in to say hi and make sure
she's all right. Well, If I can tell you one
thing, there's no place she'd
rather be. Come on, get her going. Misty. There. Hey, Amanda. I'm gonna wait till you
get done and then give you
a ride home, all right? Hey, don't worry about it.
Just give it a little time. She'll come around. <i>All right, one last round.</i>
<i>Then we're putting her up.</i> Saw you out there today. Looked pretty good.
Posture is amazing. What do you know
about posture? I guess now's a good time
to tell you, I was a world
champion in the 90s. Yeah, well, I don't know
anything about the '90s, so... Let's just say you've
come a long way since
the first practice. Been working really hard,
Amanda. It shows. Yeah, well,
I don't know what for. Dad doesn't even want me
to compete in the show. You know how your dad is. He's pretty protective
and your his only daughter. Yeah, well, he got to live his
life, so I should get to live
mine, too, right? Sounds fair. Maybe I could talk to him. I don't need you to
do anything for me. Amanda, I know you miss her,
but-- I don't wanna talk about it. I understand. We don't expect you guys to win,
but you're gonna show 'em
different, right? - Right.
- Right. Please, why are you still
trying? Don't you understand? You don't have a shot. I disagree.
I think she's doing quite well. Whose side are you on anyway? And you, you'll never make it. And you'll never be anything. That's why you're here working
for my father. Abigail, that's enough. I don't know what's wrong
with you, but I have never heard
anyone be as ugly to someone else
as you just were. Your father will certainly be
hearing about it. Wait, please, I'm sorry. Apologize. Do it now. I'm sorry. Go saddle up.
You've got a lot of work to do. ( sighing ) ( cell phone sounds ) You know,
there ain't nobody
in here this time of night. What's going on? - Teach her a lesson.
-<font color=#000000FF> <i></font> What in the world are</i>
you doing, young lady? Were you trying
to hurt this horse? You don't understand. Look, I don't have to
understand. I can tell you were about
to do something horrible. I'm gonna have to
tell your father. Wait. No. He's forcing me to win. I don't even want
to do this anymore. Why don't you wanna do
this anymore? Because it's not fun anymore. I've worked at it so hard. Ever since I was a little girl
this is all I've ever done. But nobody asks me if this is
what I really want to do. It's just like
I'm supposed to do it. Now look, your father's worked very hard and put a lot of money
into you doing well. Why are you so ungrateful? I'm not being ungrateful. I'm very grateful, but why is nobody
listening to me? This is my life,
isn't it? It is.
It is your life. But what kind of lesson
is it teaching you? You just give up on something
you've worked so hard for? Now listen, I agree. Your father's pushing you
way too hard, and winning isn't everything, but you have to have some fun
while you're doing this. I need you to dig deep
and go back and try to find
that passion, that love you used to have
in the beginning. This is a long,
long family tradition. I mean, I love being
around the horses. And I love to ride them. But I really don't think
I wanna compete anymore. Why don't you just sit down
with your father one-on-one and really tell him
how you feel. - Maybe that's a good idea.
- Yeah. Maybe I'll talk to him. Okay. Are you going to tell on me? I tell you what. I'll make a deal with you
just once. One time only. You have to promise me
you won't hurt this horse or any of the other horses
in the barn. Okay? I agree. - Promise?
- I promise. Secondly, you have to work hard
every day, at least up
until the next show. And then you'll sit down
with your father and have a one-on-one,
a heart-to-heart, okay? - Okay.
- Okay. I promise. - Promise.
- Promise. Another thing. When you get upstairs,
when you get in that bed, I want you to pray to God. You gotta ask him for some
insight on some of these things. I don't need you ending up
like my ex-wife. That woman is lost, confused, disgusted. You don't wanna get me
started on... ...on my ex-wife. Something wrong with that woman,
I swear to you. Come on, mare, you okay? Give him a real big berth. Dig your heels in.
Use the prop. There we go. Focus on keeping your hands
down, close to your saddle. Charlotte:
<i>There we go.</i> Come on, Misty. Good. Come on, Amanda.
You can do it. She's a sweet little girl,
but to my mind, - she's not a true rider.
- Excuse me? I'm gonna have to
disagree with you. This girl can do anything
she puts her mind to. Oh, I agree. I agree,
but in order to do that, it'll take skill
and skill will take time. Did you know there's
a study says it takes
roughly 9,000 hours to be an expert at anything?
9,000 hours. Interesting statistic. One small caveat. Really? Humor me. Well, every single
human being is different. Some statistics
don't even apply. Certainly you can think
of at least one human being
who's an anomaly. Anomaly? I smell an educated woman. Where'd you go to school? Kicked down a few calendars
at Yale. Yale? My parents could never afford
to send me there. I got a full ride scholarship,
soccer. I don't like to brag. I certainly wouldn't have pegged
you for a Yale graduate. I went to Harvard myself. We are not supposed to like
each other very much. No, we are not, but, like you say,
people are different. Statistics and stereotypes,
you can't pin 'em
on everybody. - That's true.
- Mmm. So what brings you down here
around these parts, Yale? Um... after college, I got into investment banking
for a couple years. Made a ton of money,
but it just wasn't for me. You know, breaking up all those
companies, and people losing
their jobs. <i>It just didn't sit well.</i> <i>So I came back</i>
<i>to horse country.</i> More time to relax and paint. Wait, paint? Oh, yeah, painting is my
passion. So you went from investment
banking and breaking up
companies to painting? That's quite a trip. Yeah. Why don't you talk
her out of it? Hmm? She can go to a couple
of the other shows. Participate in them,
but St. Francisville, it's big. With all due respect, sir, from a person who's given
up a lot for her own passion, I enjoy seeing someone who will fight for what they
believe in, no matter what. I agree with that. I do. You see that? <i>You should save her</i>
<i>the embarrassment.</i> What do you say to
a Harvard versus Yale wager? Are you a betting man? Well, I don't like to brag, but I have been known to go
all in on a poker hand or two. Good. What are you talking about? I don't know,
something simple. What do you say? - Something simple. Okay.
- Yeah. Simple, Yale math. Uh... I will bet you $1,000
that she does not
win the show. - Wow.
- I don't wanna take
any more than that from you. - You being retired and all.
- Right, right. Painting, starving artist. - $1,000?
- Yep. That is-- that is awfully small - for a tycoon like yourself.
- Ow. Look at this huge ranch
you have. Well... Double it. 2,000 bucks. - You got yourself a bet.
- All right. - Shall we shake on it?
- Absolutely. By the way, Yale, should you ever
decide to come back
into the business world, I want you to call me. I like having
sharp people around. I appreciate the offer, sir,
but I think I'll stick
to painting. You any good? - Oh yeah.
- Yeah? I'll bring some stuff over. But you don't like to brag. It's okay, Misty, we're gonna have
a great show tomorrow, okay? Win or lose,
we're gonna have fun. Hey, little lady,
how's it going? I don't have my watch,
but ain't it about time
for you to get going? - Yeah, I'll be leaving soon.
- Okay. I just want to make sure I got
to spend the last little bit of time I could with Misty
before I left. The big show's tomorrow. Oh, yes, are you excited? Yeah, I mean, I'm nervous,
but I'm ready. I don't think I'll sleep
a wink tonight. Now look, you have
to get you some rest. All champions rest well
and they play hard, okay? You know, you're starting
to remind me a lot
of my little girl. She's tenacious just like you
and she's determined
just like you, but you got to remember,
put a smile on your face
and have fun. As long as you do the best
that you can do, you'll be happy with that,
and I'll be happy. Thanks, Avery. Hey, look, what you've done
with this horse, I haven't seen
anyone else do it. Remember, you have
the hands of God, young girl. Hands of God? Yeah, the hands of God. You know, He got big hands
so He got the whole world
in His hand. Let me get on out of here,
all right? You remember. My ex-wife been
calling me for 45 minutes. Let me get out of here. Preaching to the choir. Hands of God? Just thought we'd get a chance
to talk before your big day. Dad, stop.
The butterflies just went away Now you're gonna make
them come back. Just imagine how I feel.
My baby girl out there in front of all those people
and judges. It's okay, Dad.
I got the hands of God. I was really against this
until Miss Tiffany asked me to let you compete. She asked you? Well, she basically told me. That was nice of her. You know Amanda, I think you'd
really like her if-- never mind. Listen, I want you to know that,
win or lose, <i>you are everything to me.</i> <i>That no matter what,</i>
<i>I'm always here for you.</i> We don't need money
and we don't need trophies. All we need is us.
Okay, kiddo? All we need is us, Dad. All right, let's go.
You got a big day tomorrow. - Hey, Amanda.
- Thomas, you came. Yeah, it's only 1.1 miles
from my house. You know I wouldn't miss this
for the world. Thanks. Oh, could you please tell
Miss Tiffany that my mom and dad
said thanks so much
for the food? Food? <i>Yeah, she went over</i>
<i>to Walmart and bought</i>
<i>a ton of food for us.</i> We have enough food now
to last until I'm about
15 years old. Wow. Really? She did that? Yeah, she did. That's a wonderful woman
right there. God bless her. I had no idea. She didn't tell you? No. All right, you two,
we better get moving. Judges are getting antsy.
So is Misty. Well, will I see you later? Sure. Go get 'em. Announcer:
<i>Jumping next is Abigail Canton.</i> - Ugh!
- Unbelievable. <i>Unbelievable. Abigail, no!</i> Abigail, not again.
You get back on that horse
right now or you will not have a home
to come to. Canton, you will back off
right now and apologize
to your daughter. She's doing the best
that she can. And even if she messes up,
we love her anyway. We don't quit in this family,
Ophelia. Well, you quit on our marriage. - No, this is not the place.
- Yes, it is. No, we're not gonna have this
discussion here or now. No, we'll discuss this now. I loved you to the ends
of the Earth and look
what you did to us. Mom was a good mom. Yes. Mom is a good mom. It was me, baby, but things are much
more complicated when
you're an adult. Do you love her? Yes, I love her. That's all I ever wanted
to hear. ( sobbing ) Okay, baby, you know, I was too tough
on you, okay? If you don't
wanna ride anymore, then you don't have to. I love to ride the horse, Dad, but I don't wanna do
the shows anymore. I just wanna be normal. I wanna live my life
for once. Sounds fair. - Hey. Come here.
- ( laughing ) - It's Amanda.
-<i> And here comes a newcomer,</i> <i>Amanda Bailey</i>
<i>on her horse, Misty.</i> Whoo-hoo! There you go.
There you go. Come on. There you go.
There you go. There you go. <i>( cheering )</i> <i>Second place, Tina Davey</i>
<i>from Clinton, Mississippi.</i> <i>And first place goes</i>
<i>to Amanda Bailey.</i> ( cheering ) Thomas:
Go, Amanda! Well... Congratulations. I love you, Misty.
I knew we could do it. You did such a great job. Sorry for being
so horrible to you. It's okay. I know you're going
through some rough things. I believe this belongs
to you, Yale. - Thank you, Harvard.
- Mm-hmm. Amanda, I don't know
if you realize this or not, but it's actually Miss Tiffany
responsible for buying
your horse for you. Really?
You did that for me? It was worth every penny,
sweetie. You looked really good
out there. You did a fantastic job.
I'm proud of you. Thanks, Mr. Canton. Sure. - Let's take a picture, guys.
- Good. - Mr. Canton, thank you.
- You're welcome. Oh, sorry. Get your hands off my wife. Woman:
<i>Everybody smile.</i> <i>( camera shutter clicks )</i> What do you say we go home
and have some of that famous
beef brisket that I love? Oh, okay. Made by someone that
I'm learning to love. You have no idea how long
I've waited to hear that. Beef "bisket"?
Beef bisket, yes! I can't wait. ( all laughing ) Hey, guys, wait up, Dad. Tiffany:
Hurry up, what are
you doing? Come on. Thomas:
I can't wait for that beef
brisket, I mean, yeah, brisket. Tiffany:
<i>Brisket, you're right.</i> Amanda:
<i>She can make some</i>
<i>of her special sauce.</i> <i>It tastes like honey.</i>
<i>It's really good.</i> <i>( music playing )</i> -<i> ( cell phone ringing ) </i>
- ( snoring ) No. Hello. Hey, look here. Now you been
calling me for two days. What do you want?
What? Child support. Let's talk about
this child support, okay? This girl
is 27 years old. I don't even work
at the ranch no more. Mr. Canton let me go. Yeah, that's none
of your business. Huh? Geraldine, let me go.
Let me go, Geraldine. Bye! Don't call my phone. Another slate for Sarah. Boom. - Your mother loved it so much.
-<font color=#000000FF> <i></font> ( rooster crows )</i> She always blamed herself
for everything. ( laughing, mumbles ) She was like this.
She was like this. <i>( rooster crows )</i> Man:
<i>All right, here we go.</i>
<i>Still speeding.</i> There ain't never enough time,
okay? Never enough time. That's what I told my ex-wife.
I said a thousand years
ain't enough time to get me through the
aggravation you just put
me through for ten years. You hear me?
That woman was
a professional nagger, if nagging was a profession,
okay? She was the Michael Jordan
of nagging. You hear me? If they gave out
a championship trophy for the nagging championship
if there was such a thing, she'd have been like Magic
in the '80s, okay, or the Bulls in the '90s,
all right? - Charlotte:<i> Avery. Avery. </i>
- Yes. -<font color=#000000FF> <i></font> What exactly does this have o</i>
do with anything?
- Nothing, ok? Unbelievable, no.
Amanda, no! - Amanda. Shoot.
That's not your name.
- Abigail. No wonder I'm such
a terrible dad. Man:
<i>Action.</i> Amanda, I really don't know
if I want you jumping. - Your mother loved it--
-<font color=#000000FF> <i></font> ( rooster crows )</i> ( laughing ) Shut up! - Mark.
- Man #2:<i> All right,</i>
here we go. -<i> ( rooster crows ) </i>
- ( laughing ) One morning she put Super Glue
on my toothbrush, okay? I didn't know nothing about it.
So I go and I'm trying to get
my chops together 'cause
I got pyorrhea of the gums. Okay, so I go to brushing and I feel a little resistance so I give it-- and I'm trying--
I give it one of them. I done pulled out two molars
and my front two wisdom teeth
and my canines. You roll out on my like that. Later. What you say, pretty lady? You can do it now, all right. You gonna stick your tongue
out at me. Man:
<i>Action.</i> - Amanda, I really don't know
if I want you jumping.
-<i> ( rooster crows ) </i> ( laughing ) Oh, God. Oh, gosh. Okay. Man:
<i>The bird does it one more time,</i>
<i>he's going in the oven.</i> <i>( rooster crows )</i> - ( laughing )
-<font color=#000000FF> <i></font> Get over here!</i> Woman:
<i>Are you rolling, Sandy?</i> Give me a shotgun. Goodness sakes. <i>♪ The winds,</i>
<i>they bring change ♪</i> <i>♪ There's not much we can do </i> <i>♪ I trust that God has</i>
<i>set the sails ♪</i> <i>♪ We will make it through </i> <i>♪ I look into your eyes </i> <i>♪ I know your heart is true </i> <i>♪ Once the rain</i>
<i>has washed away ♪</i> <i>♪ Everything is new </i> <i>♪ Everything I feel </i> <i>♪ Everything I do </i> <i>♪ All that I am</i>
<i>is my gift to you ♪</i> <i>♪ Every step I take </i> <i>♪ Is closer to you </i> <i>♪ Everything in me</i>
<i>is my gift to you ♪</i> <i>♪ My gift to you </i> Every time I go to talking
or telling a story, they
walk away from me. I can't figure that out
for the death of me. - Boom man, do you know why?
-<i> ( laughing )</i> <i>I don't know.</i> Come on now. Come on now. Drive it on up. What else do you say?
Pull it on back! Ease on down the road.
Ease on down-- ♪ Ease on down,
ease on down the road ♪ ♪ Ease on down the road Man:
<i>Cut, cut, awesome.</i> ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪
