02x03 - Show Ponies Part 1

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Saddle Club♪ Boys, they drive you crazy

♪ Boys, don't they drive you crazy sometimes ♪

♪ Boys, they drive you crazy ♪

♪ Boys, don't they-- ♪

CaroleNo, no, I'm the first,

Stevie's the third, and you're the fifth.

[Sings] ♪ Crazy, crazy, crazy ♪

No. I'm...

[Sings lower note] ♪ Crazy

CaroleNo. You're...

[Higher note] ♪ Crazy ♪

[Nickers]

I'm with you, Belle.

They're both crazy! [Chuckles]

So, tell me exactly what Scooter said.

He was totally in awe of our fabulous talent

and said he could get us a recording contract.

He didn't say that!

Well, close.

He said he could get us an audition.

He's just trying to impress us.

Scooter's not a liar.

No, but he's a bit of a dreamer.

LisaThere's nothing wrong with dreaming.

Big time here we come!

Girls♪ Boys, they drive you crazy

♪ Boys, don't they drive you crazy sometimes ♪

♪ Boys, they drive you crazy ♪

♪ Boys, don't they drive you crazy sometimes ♪

[Laughing]

KristiRed, could you...?

Thanks, Red.

Sure.

[Horses whicker and grunt]

[Horses grunt and whinny]

Mrs. RegHey there!

MaxHey, guys.

CaroleHey!

You know the girl I told you about--

the French junior champion?

StevieThe one who owns Hugo?

CaroleDorothee Doutey?

I just got word she'll be arriving this afternoon.

Cool!

LisaWow!

Mrs. RegBut don't forget, Hugo's a secret.

Dorothee doesn't know he's here.

So not a peep out of anyone

until we're ready to spring the surprise,

OK?

Why's she coming all the way to Pine Hollow?

Well, I've known the family for years

and she needed a place to rest;

get away for a while.

Get away from what?

Well, a lot of things have happened to her this year.

Like what?

I hope you will respect her privacy

and make her feel at home here.

Is she OK?

MaxDorothee will probably tell you everything

in her own time.

Let's all just try and give her some space, OK?

LisaMaybe we can have some advanced riding lessons?

CaroleYeah, that'd be great. Like master classes!

We'll see.

Do you think you could ask her, Max?

Please, Max, please.

Do you think you could handle that?

Taking instructions from an international champion?

Sure! Of course!

Yeah!

Try and stop us.

LisaThe way Max and Mrs. Reg were talking,

it was like there was something wrong with her.

CaroleI agree.

StevieMaybe she's running away from something.

PhilLike what?

Like an unhappy love affair.

PhilThat's such a girl thing to say.

Well, what do you think?

Maybe she's on the run from the police.

StevieThat's such a guy thing to say.

CaroleThere he is.

Hey, Scooter!

ScooterHi!

CaroleSo, about this audition you're gonna set up?

What about it?

Well, that's what we were wondering.

What about it?

Is it happening or not?

Oh, it's a happening thing, yeah.

So... when's it happening?

ScooterLook,

the thing you've gotta understand

is that the entertainment industry...

is like...

unpredictable.

Timing is everything.

As musicians,


you understand timing, of course.

Yeah?

ScooterLook, you do...

what you do best;

let me do what I do best.

What is it you do best?

You just gotta be patient and trust me, OK?

See ya.

[Lisa huffs]

So was that a yes or a no?

Why do I always have trouble trusting people

who say "Trust me"?

[Both chuckle]

[Melanie giggling] She's coming!

Come on!

[Both giggling]

GirlShe's coming to Pine Hollow.

This is so exciting.

[Overlapping chatter]

GirlThere she is!

GirlThere she is! Shh!

MaxYou must be Dorothee. I'm Max Regnery.

We spoke on the phone.

And you already know my mother Elizabeth.

Mrs. RegWelcome to Pine Hollow.

The last time I saw you,

you were about years old.

You were small enough to pick up.

Hm. I do not remember this.

Mrs. RegHow was your trip?

DorotheeIt was pleasant, thank you.

MaxLet me introduce you to everyone.

Ah, this is Veronica Di Angelo.

Je suis vraiment contente

de vous rencontrer, Dorothee.

Oh, tu parles Francais?

I often holiday in France with my family.

I see.

Last year when we were in Lyon,

I even had private lessons

with Jean-Claude L'Ouverture.

You've heard of L'Ouverture?

Yes. L'Ouverture is...

how do you say it?

Very old-fashioned.

Uh...yes,

that's what I thought.

MaxAnd this is Carole.

CaroleI'm honored to meet you.

DorotheeOh, merci.

[Small gasp]

Uh, is there some place where I may rest?

Oh, of course, dear, you must be exhausted.

I'll show you where you can catch your breath.

ScooterUh, where do you want the cases?

I'll get 'em!

No, it's OK, I've got 'em.

RedI said I'll get them.

[Low grunts]

So, what do we think?

She's kind of... not friendly.

I liked her.

Really?

Why?

I don't know.

I got the feeling that underneath the act

she's really unsure of herself.

Yeah, and she probably feels a bit jet-lagged,

and she is European.

They sometimes have different ways than us.

StevieHow did she get that limp?

LisaMaybe that's why she was...

I don't know, sad?

She'll be fine after she settles in,

and when she sees Hugo tomorrow.

[Hugo whickers]

Mrs. RegI just wish I could be here to help her settle in.

CaroleGoing somewhere, Mrs. Reg?

My sister has won a luxury cruise for two.

We'll really miss you.

LisaWhat will we do without you?

Oh!

I'll be stepping in.

You?!

Oh, there's nothing I did that Deborah can't.

But you know about horses,

and you can ride!

You're a legend, Mrs. Reg.

I've been taking extra riding lessons,

haven't I, Red?

And making great progress.

CaroleWell, it sure will be different around here.

Mrs. RegYou'll probably be better

with someone nearer your own age--

more modern.

I mean, I thought a cell phone

was something used in prison.

[All laugh]

You will be coming back, Mrs. Reg?

You bet!


But I expect you all to help Deborah

and Dorothee while I'm away.

I can't wait to see Dorothee's face

when she sees this beauty.

Hugo would cheer me up big time,

if I were her.

Mrs. RegMm-hmm.

Just so caring of her parents

to send her horse all the way from France.

I'm sure Hugo will help her recover.

Recover from what?

RedUh-oh.

Keep it down-- Dorothee.

CaroleRed, do something!

Mrs. RegGo on.

[Nickers]

RedUh...Dorothee!

DorotheeYes?

I, uh...uh...

actually...

I speak English, Red.

Er...oh...so do I.

What a coincidence.

MaxGood morning.

How're you feeling today?

DorotheeFine, thank you.

MaxThe kids're hoping you'll give them

a few master classes while you're here.

They're getting ready now if you'd like to, uh...

I am not a master of anything.

But...yes, if you would like.

Do you mind if I observe?

No.

Good on ya.

StevieThat was close.

We'd better go get saddled up.

[Horses grunt and whicker]

[Horse whickers]

MaxOK, everyone,

let's see a few warm-up circuits.

Dorothee would like to assess you.

RedHere, let me help.

DorotheeI'm not an invalid.

RedSorry.

But thank you anyway.

Hmph!

[Horse nickers]

All right, that's enough.

Please stop.

If I help you,

will you do exactly as I say?

Yes, of course.

Very well.

Everyone will please dismount.

VeronicaPardon?

You are not yet ready for horses.

You must go back to basics.

Dismount now!

LisaWhat's wrong?

[Groans and sighs]

GirlWhy is she making us do this?

[Horse whickers]

DorotheeTo be a good equestrian

is more than just riding a horse.

First, you must master the basics.

Like standing.

Like dressing.

Like thinking.

Like being.

[Sighs]

You, for instance,

have an attitude.

Attitude?!

What attitude?!

That attitude.

[Sighs] You do not have, uh...

how do you say?

Le pajama?

Huh?

You sleep in these clothes, no?

[Red chuckles]

Straighten up.

You have posture like a marionette.

Like a what?

[Sigh]

And you...

the way you move

is like a monkey.

[Snickering]

You have all picked up bad habits.

Bad habits are hard to correct.

Habits that would be unacceptable

in any international competition.

[Mouths "Max"]

DorotheeAnd so we will start at the beginning.

We will learn how to stand.

How to walk.

How to hold the chin...

just so.

How to clean and check our tack.


And then, perhaps,

we will be ready to ride horses.

StevieWhat a grouch!

LisaIt's embarrassing!

VeronicaWho does she think she is?!

MaxThe junior French national champion?

StevieShe's practically saying you taught us bad habits!

MaxWell, I've never studied in Europe.

Now, you did promise you'd do as she says.

We might all learn something.

Mrs. RegDorothee has a point.

Good habits are vital.

I remember Max had a fall in the national trials

because he didn't check his reins,

and one of them broke.

[Laughing]

Thanks, Mum.

StevieSo you're saying we have to put up with this?

I'm saying this is an opportunity.

What you do with it is up to you.

I agree with Max.

She's being strict with us,

because that's the way she was taught.

[Scoffs] Teacher's pet.

[Girls chuckle]

[Horses nicker and whinny]

VeronicaI suppose you know where Carole is?

StevieI've got a feeling you're busting to tell us.

VeronicaShe's having a one-on-one chat

with her hero...

about her career.

LisaIt's a free world.

VeronicaI bet you Miss Snooty-Doutey is advising her

not to hang around with you losers.

Don't you ever get tired of causing trouble?

KristiMademoiselle Doutey is the one causing all the trouble.

She's got Red twisted round her little finger.

I can't wait till she goes back

to where she came from.

She's the troublemaker.

CaroleHey, we're going to spring the surprise on Dorothee.

Veronica was just telling us

how Dorothee is trying to get you

to dump me and Lisa as friends.

As if.

Look, I know she's acting a bit weird,

but everything'll be different

after she sees her horse.

It's just what she needs.

[Low muffled chatter]

I don't know what he sees in her.

StevieYeah, what does he see in a beautiful,

mysterious foreigner,

who just happens to be one of the best

junior riders in the world.

He's just being nice to her because of her limp.

[Door closes]

Can I see you outside for a minute, Dorothee?

Close your eyes.

Why?

It's sort of like a welcome to Pine Hollow tradition.

[Door handle clicks open]

OK, you can open them now.

[Hugo grunts]

We thought this might cheer you up.

Hugo should not be here.

He belongs to the past,

and the past is over.

[Nickers]

What is wrong with her?

I put you onto this really neat search engine.

Whenever you put us onto something neat,

it's trouble.

Here, shove over, Scooter.

OK.

LisaYeah, last time we got into NASA's mainframe.

ScooterReally?!

I've never been able to do that.

[Keyboard keys click]

And are we having our audition soon?

Uh...heh...wow, look at the time!

Yes, here we go. Got it!

[Reading] "Dorothee Doutey,

French eventing champion, junior division..."

"Horse, Hugo, refuses final jump...

bad fall..."

Lisa"There was concern that the major eventing trials

were too much for such a young horse."

Wow!

StevieThen it might've been her own fault she fell?

No wonder she doesn't talk about it.

weeks in the hospital.

It must have been a serious injury.

So she can't get on Hugo even if she wanted to.

You mean physically?

I think there's more to it than that.

More? Like what?

Like emotional.

She gets such a sad faraway look in her eyes.

You really seem to be


on the same wavelength as her, Carole.

I think she needs help.

What sort of help?

Help to get over the past.

[Horse whinnies]

LisaCome on or we'll be late.

Let's hope she's gonna let us ride horses today.

CaroleWhere's Veronica?

She's getting dressed.

Still?!

StevieShe's just so inconsiderate.

Hurry up!

[Scoffs]

Dorothee is going to say something

about your clothes again.

Like what?

Like did you sleep in them?

StevieThis is Pine Hollow,

not the national champs.

"First you must master the basics."

StevieOh, pu-leeze! Are you coming?

You can't hurry perfection.

[Horses grunt and nicker]

So where is she?

Having a love affair with the mirror.

Bit uncomfortable waiting, Garnet?

[Garnet whickers]

There, that's better, isn't it?

Where is Veronica?

[Stevie sighs] Still getting ready.

DorotheePlease call her instantly.

Punctuality is essential.

StevieCome on! Everybody's waiting!

[Exhales]

[Scoffs]

RedUh, Veronica? I loose--

VeronicaNot now, Red.

[Grunts]

Uhng! [Girls laugh]

[Horses snort and whicker]

Who loosened Garnet's girth strap?!

RedHe's been waiting almost an hour

and he looked uncomfortable, so...

Why didn't you tell me?

I tried.

DorotheeVeronica?

May I see you for a moment?

How stupid!

Yes. You were.

Me?! But Red...

You will not blame Red.

He was trying to help because you were late.

Garnet is your horse and your responsibility.

A champion does not make excuses

and blame others.

You should check your own tack

before you mount up.

[Sighs] You're right.

I'll never be a champion.

I might as well sell Garnet and...

take up...

Mud wrestling?

You would never quit riding

or sell Garnet.

You have natural ability and potential.

I...I do?

Your deportment,

your style,

your sense of leadership are all very good...

for someone so stupid.

But focus, Veronica.

A champion wins from up here.

Do not let anything break your concentration

and one day...

you could be a champion.

You-you really think so?

Who is the expert?

CaroleSo what did she say to Veronica?

Well, Veronica said,

"They realized just how much they had in common--

raw talent."

Veronica really has changed her tune.

But not her attitude.

I wonder what Dorothee's got in mind

for us tomorrow.

DorotheeWhy don't you ask her yourself?

CaroleHi, Dorothee.

We were just talking about you.

Seems everybody here does that.

Well, we talk about you,

because we know nothing about you.

Why do you want to know things about me

in the first place?

Well, for one thing,

why do you ignore your beautiful horse?

It's cruel.

CaroleStevie!

LisaNo, that's a fair enough question, Carole.

You're really making him suffer.

And do you know how much I suffer?


Does anybody care about that?

[sniffles and cries quietly]

♪ Mm, mm, yeah

♪ Hello, world

♪ This is me ♪

♪ Life should be

♪ Mm, mm, yeah ♪

♪ Fun for everyone

♪ Hello, world ♪

♪ Come and see

♪ Life should be ♪

♪ Fun for everyone ♪

[Laughter]