02x11 - Running Free Part 2

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LisaPreviously on "The Saddle Club..."

Prancer!

[Prancer neighs wildly]

StevieLisa!

CaroleHold on, Lisa!

Help!

Easy. Hang on.

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.

Easy, boy.

You did well to stay on.

Hi. I'm Raffael.

I'm going to make trouble for this horse thief

and his little helpers.

Where's Diablo?

Nice try,

but you don't know anything,

and you can't prove anything,

so just get lost.

So Neville's hidden Diablo somewhere.

At their place. It makes sense.

I'm going looking for him.

Not by yourself, you're not.

I can't ask you--

StevieYou're not asking.

We're volunteering.

PhilBut we've got to be careful.

This could be dangerous.

[Raffael whistles]

[Diablo whinnies]

[Raffael whistles]

[Diablo whinnies shrilly]

[Lock rattles]

Hey, you kids!

What do you think you're doing?

You're on private property!

[Diablo whinnies]

Grab the horses and get out of here!

[Diablo grunts and neighs]

Ha! You're not going anywhere!

Now get off that horse!

I've only taken back what's mine.

What?

By breaking and entering?

[Diablo grunts and nickers]

Heh heh heh!

Hey! Watch it!

You've made an enemy of me.

Look out, son!

Ha!

Look out!

You're going to regret this!

You'll be sorry!

[Diablo whinnies loudly]

CowlinCan't you see what's happening?

You're allowing this vagrant

to turn your pupils into criminals.

Let's start from the beginning.

Someone stole Diablo

and locked him up in your garage?

Neville found that nag

sniffing around my prize mare again.

I don't want a roughie like Diablo

nipping and pawing at her.

All Raffael had to do was ask,

and he would have got his horse back.

There was no need to wreck my barn door

or try to ride us down.

DrewOK, OK, it sounds as though

there have been mistakes made on both sides.

OK, but it's over now, so let's all just--

It's not over while you allow vagrants

to camp on your land.

I wonder what the parents of the pupils

think of Raffael leading them astray.

That's crazy talk, and you know it.

Ah...

So they don't know.

Well, maybe I should tell them

exactly what's going on around here.

[Hooves clopping]

CaroleNice one, Lisa!

RaffaelThat was good, Lisa,

but try to have softer hands.

You see, even now, your hands are too tense.

Tense hands hold the horse up.

That's much better.

Feel the difference?

Have you had your private lesson yet, Kristi?

No, not yet.

He may not be able to fit you in

by the look of it.

[Hooves clopping]

Watch and learn, everybody.

That's the way it's done.

Was that too fast for you, Raffael?

Do you want me to do it again for you?

It wasn't too fast for me,

but it was too fast for your poor horse.

Says who?

It's a simple law of physics.


The faster you go, the less able you are

to convert speed to height.

NevilleLooks like you're pretty hot on the theory,

but I haven't seen you do any actual jumping.

Maybe that's because you're too busy

taking things that aren't yours.

Like I said, you're all talk.

StevieHe can jump as high as you, Neville,

any day of the week.

OK, then,

put your name down for tomorrow's jump-off.

Then everybody will see

you're all show and no go.

I thought so.

Wimping out, huh?

Oh, give it a rest.

I'll jump against you tomorrow

if that'll shut you up.

Lisa,

are you doing anything later on?

Later on?

Yeah, I've still got a few things

to finish up for Drew.

Then I thought we could, uh...

go get a milkshake at JB's.

Yeah, sure. Great!

Yeah, there's something

I want to talk to you about.

See you at JB's.

So is it a date?

No, we're just grabbing a shake.

He asked you.

That qualifies as a date.

[Sighs]

We're not really going out.

He just wants to talk to me about something.

MelanieAbout what?

StevieAre you asking as Lisa's sister

or Ashley's scout?

I'm just doing my job.

I better get going.

Good luck, Lisa.

We want to be the first to know what happens.

Yeah.

StevieNot...you.

ScooterHey, hey.

You look good.

Have you done something to your hair?

No.

Oh, you look older somehow.

Actually, I'm meeting Raffael.

Oh...

There's no "oh..." about it.

Hi.

Hi, Raffael.

Two milkshakes. Thanks, Scooter.

Ah, you got it.

I wanted to talk to you away from Pine Hollow.

Kristi and Veronica always seem to be on my case,

and if it's not them,

Ashley and Melanie are hanging around listening in.

They're trying to get together

a little news sheet about the stables,

and they're after stuff to write about.

I wanted to talk to you,

uh, where we wouldn't be overheard,

because sometimes I say things,

and people laugh.

I would never do that.

When people laugh at us,

we're not the joke, they are.

I knew I could talk to you.

I knew you were special,

and Diablo knew it, too.

What?

When he heard you cry out the first time we met,

he stopped and turned.

It was like you had called straight into his ear.

Why?

A horse will listen to some people.

And they listen to you, don't they?

Because I listen to them.

And that's why Diablo loves you so much.

He loves me because he knows

that I will let him run free when he asks.

And would you?

Lisa,

when we ride a horse,

we're just... borrowing it.

MelanieJust tell me what you talked about.

About horses.

Horses?

That's not very romantic.

We get along really, really well.

Everything doesn't have to be romantic.

You must have talked about other things?

You wouldn't understand.

Well, I read all your magazines!

It's not that sort of stuff.

We talked about a horse's spirit,


how it can never be owned.

Yeah, moving right along.

Did he ask you out?

It's past your bedtime, Melanie.

Aw... Outski.

It's not fair.

Sweet dreams.

I bet you Lisa has sweet dreams.

You're looking rather pleased with yourself,

young lady.

Things are happening in my life.

I'm glad.

Good night.

[Horse grunts]

CowlinAre those vagrants still at Pine Hollow?

They were yesterday.

It's not right.

I'd love to take that creep down

a peg or two.

I'm not stopping you, son.

[Horse grunts]

[Sighs]

Melanie, where are you?

[Duck quacks]

[Snickers]

[Ducks quack]

This is our first edition,

and you slept in?

I just saw Neville do the weirdest thing.

Concentrate, Melanie.

We have to get these out.

[Huffs] As if?

So much of this is wrong.

Lisa probably bribed Melanie to make it up.

Look, I can accept that it's possible,

unlikely but possible,

that Raffael would go for you instead of me,

but why would he go for Lisa?

It's pure fantasy.

Oh, you've got your copy.

What do you think?

[Sighs] As a work of fiction,

it makes... interesting reading.

It's all true.

[Scoffs] The hot date at JB's yesterday?

I don't think so.

Confirmed by Scooter.

Never. Get out of here.

Ask him, then.

[Door shuts]

Ashley is a total newshound.

No, she's just nosey.

I had no idea so much was going on

right in front of me.

Lisa.

Got to watch the quiet ones.

Have you guys seen my guitar?

Your guitar?

And its case?

No.

Did you leave it at the stables?

No, it's gone missing from our caravan.

You mean stolen?

I think so.

DrewBut who would've stolen it?

I've got my suspicions.

[Sighs]

Well, look, it's not the end of the world.

I mean, how much was the guitar worth?

It's more serious than that, Drew.

Why?

It's stupid, um...

My mum doesn't trust banks,

and she also doesn't like taxes,

so we always get paid in cash,

and I keep it all in a false bottom

in my guitar case.

How much?

All our savings.

[Heavy exhale]

Well, look, I mean....

You know we'll have to call the police.

Yeah.

And if you don't get it back,

what will you do?

I'll have to sell Diablo.

Oh, no.

Yeah, we're still paying off the truck.

Is there anything that we can do at all?

It's OK. No.

We'll...move closer to the city

where it's easier to get work.

Time for a change.

Look, I've got an hour to spare, honey.

I think I'll stay and watch you jump.

Do you mind?

That's fine, mum. I've got to run.

VeronicaOh, hello, Mrs. Atwood.

Oh, Veronica.

I thought you might like to read our news sheet,


"From the Horse's Mouth".

Oh? It's full of news on what's going on here.

Hmm.

And Lisa gets a big mention

in the "Colts and Fillies" column.

You should read it.

I think you'll agree

that, uh, there are some relationships

which are very unsuitable

and should be discouraged...

and I speak as a friend.

DrewOK, now, listen up.

So now we've got Lisa, Carole,

Raffael, and Neville still in contention.

If you're unsure of this height,

you should drop out.

There's no shame in knowing your limitations.

Think he's talking to you, Raffael.

I know it was you who took my guitar.

You don't know anything.

What did you do with it?

OK, Carole, you're up!

[Spectators cheer]

[Groans]

[Veronica and Kristi snicker]

WomanNice try, Carole.

It'll be better next time!

Let an expert show you how it's done.

[Galloping of hooves]

NevilleToo easy!

Listen to Prancer.

[Prancer whickers]

I wouldn't have made that.

Wow.

You're out, and Lisa's still in.

That's a first.

Come on, wonder boy,

what are you waiting for?

You're right about me, Neville,

I'm not sure if I can win against this competition.

Drew!

I'm going to have to drop out.

NevilleThe truth at last.

You're a wimp.

I want you to be beaten

by the best rider here today...

Lisa.

Will she be OK?

Lisa, are you sure you want to be doing this?

Ooh, scary!

Oh, be quiet, Neville!

You're riding like a dream today,

you and Prancer.

She listens to you.

I'll show you how it's done.

[All snicker]

That was stupid.

CaroleOh, boo-hoo!

Couldn't have happened to a nicer guy.

It's you and Prancer, together.

CaroleGo, Lisa! Whoo!

Do it for yourself, Prancer.

[Prancer whinnies]

[Spectators cheer]

Well, you're a surprise package, Lisa.

StevieWhat a champ!

Haven't you ever heard of the laws of gravity, Lisa?

PhilI'm very impressed, Lisa.

Raffael showed me the way.

Mmm...

Drew, can I have a word?

Eleanor, of course.

You must be very proud of Lisa.

Well...yes.

It was a fine display of jumping.

Who is that new boy?

That's Raffael.

Have you seen this?

Both Melanie and Ashley

have got very... vivid imaginations.

Raffael seemed very attentive to my daughter

in the jumping ring.

He's a very good rider.

It's because of him

she performed so well out there.

It's just to a mother

this makes rather alarming reading.

Eleanor, there's nothing to it.

It's about riding, nothing else.

And anyway, Raffael is moving on.

When's he going?

Just as soon as he sells his horse.

The big black one?

Diablo. Yes.

Hmm.

Hi, Lisa.

Hey there.

Lisa...

my mother and I are moving on tomorrow.

Oh...


It's been really great getting to know you.

Likewise.

I realized you weren't going to stay forever,

but I didn't think it was going to be this soon.

It's partly because of you.

Me?

Yeah, I told mum I wouldn't mind

settling down for a year to finish my studies,

and she agreed it was a good idea.

I was surprised.

Excellent.

There's a kind of permanent fair at the new fun park

just outside Sweetwater,

where I'll be able to pick up regular work.

That's great news.

There's only one drawback, really.

What's that?

I'll miss you.

Same here.

Uh, do you ever get up to Sweetwater?

Now and then.

Oh, I'll send you my address.

Be sure to look me up when you do.

I really learned a lot from you, Raffael.

Did you know?

Raffael's leaving.

And I didn't even get my lesson.

Typical, really.

People like that are always going to let you down.

I suppose you're right.

You've had a lucky escape, haven't you?

What's that supposed to mean?

Well, you sort of fell for him, didn't you?

No, I didn't.

Well, maybe a bit, but so did you.

I admired his skills as a rider.

And the rest.

Anyway, he didn't fit in here.

Yeah.

He's basically just a dr*fter.

Imagine if our parents had met him.

They would have kicked up such a stink

if we brought him home.

It doesn't matter so much

for somebody like Lisa.

Exactly!

But we've got our standards to keep up.

It's just so hard sometimes.

[Sighs]

It's a great idea,

and I know how much hard work has gone into it,

but I'm not going to allow--

I'm glad you like it.

We've started working on the next edition already.

Well, we just think that you need to make

one small change.

Really?

Well, "Colts and Fillies"

is just a little bit too fly-on-the-wall.

People do have a right to their privacy.

Not all the time.

Why do you say that?

Well, Melanie was heading across the field

early this morning,

and she saw someone throw a guitar case

into the river.

Who was it?

If I tell you,

can I put it in the next edition?

[Crickets chirp]

Oh, you OK, Lisa?

Yeah, fine, mum.

You don't look as bright as you did yesterday.

Yesterday seems a long time ago.

Well, I've got some news

that should make you happy.

We've bought you a horse.

You bought me a horse?

Gee, thanks, mum!

Where'd you get it?

Pine Hollow.

We got it for a song.

Pine Hollow? Which one?

Diablo.

Diablo?

But that's Raffael's horse.

Not anymore.

It's your horse now.

[Birds chirp]

Don't bother, Neville.

You're not part of Pine Hollow any more.

Why don't you pick on someone your own size?

I'm getting to you.

I want you off our land now.

People like you don't belong around here.

DeborahHey, you better get going, anyway.

The police would like to interview Neville.

You own the most spectacular horse

at Pine Hollow.

You lucky duck!


Lisa, are you OK?

Will you come to the spur with us?

Of course.

Sure.

Diablo...

Run free, Diablo, run free.

[Grunts]

What is he doing?

He's saying thank you.

[Nickering]

[Diablo whickers]

[Snorts and neighs]

[Diablo whinnies]

RaffaelA horse with spirit...

cannot be owned.

We're just borrowing him.

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♪ Everything we need

♪ Together we are

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