03x14 - Lisa’s Choice Part 2

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Last time on "The Saddle Club"...

This shouldn't have happened.

If you hadn't brought Diablo to Pine Hollow,

she'd be fine.

CaroleAny luck with Diablo?

LisaNo.

It's like he's vanished into thin air.

StevieWhy do you even care about that horse?

Belle's dying!

♪ 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!

[Donkey Brays]

[Laughing]

What do you think they're talking about?

CaroleMaybe Max had an idea.

I mean, he's had

so much experience with horses,

don't you think, Lisa?

For sure. Max'll know what to do.

Well, she thinks our best chance of helping Belle

is figuring out where this infection started.

CaroleHow do we do that?

The most likely source would be another horse,

probably one from the wild.

Diablo.

Diablo is fine, not sick at all!

Lisa, even if he's not showing any symptoms,

he could still be a carrier of the disease.

I mean, and that'd make him even more dangerous

because nobody'll know he's a threat

until it's too late.

So what are you gonna do?

I guess we'll need to track Diablo down.

I was hoping you'd be able to help with that.

Me?

Well, locating a wild horse in this country

is like finding a needle in a very large haystack.

But not for Lisa.

You know Diablo,

his habits, where he grazes.

But...

if he is a carrier

what will you do with him then?

First, we'd take a blood sample to try identify the virus.

And then?

Then we'd have to put him down.

Put him down?!

Lisa, right now he's a danger to all our horses,

Prancer included. We can't--

You're asking me to track him down

so you can put him down?!

It's not as simple as that.

No, it's really simple!

I'd never do anything to hurt Diablo,

so I hope you never find him ever!

MelanieWow, Garnet looks brilliant.

VeronicaAs usual!

[Sniffing] Mmm, apples!

Hands off!

That would look so good on Trouble.

[Dismissive laugh]

I wouldn't expect you to realize it,

but my father brought that back from France.

Well, Trouble's only small.

It wouldn't take much.

As if I'd waste a drop on a donkey.

Aw, please?

He'd look so cute

with his hair all spiked up.

Dream on, kiddies, dream on.

Now, if you'll excuse us,

we are going out for a ride.

I'm afraid not, Veronica.

What's the problem?

MaxOkay.

We've got a few new rules around here.

First ruleNo horse is allowed out of the stables

until further notice.

But I spent all afternoon grooming her!

All I want is one little ride.

Until we work out what's wrong with Belle,

Garnet and every other horse at Pine Hollow

could be living on borrowed time.

And because we've been in contact

with a suspected disease carrier,

we all need to stay at least feet away

from any other horse not stabled here.

Understood?

[Grumbling]

Mrs. RegCome on, you guys.

Until the crisis is over

it's imperative that we all act responsibly

and unselfishly.


Mrs. Reg, I'd like to know when we can ride again.

Not until the virus has been identified.

And when will that be?

I'm sorry to say we don't have the answer to that question.

[Music on headphones]

[Muffled] It's a complete joke!

I mean I have absolutely no idea

Why I even pay the fees around here!

If we can't even go riding, what good is it?!

Yeah, it sucks,

but you can't really blame the Regnerys.

I don't! I blame Lisa.

Classic Saddle Club behavior.

That's a bit harsh, isn't it?

She goes and lures a runaway bush horse in here,

spreads around an infection,

and then she won't even help find it!

Hey, calm down.

I'd say I'm going pretty easy on her.

She's just trying to protect a horse she loves.

I think it'll do her good if Diablo was put down.

Veronica, you don't mean that.

It might teach her a lesson.

Can you hear what you're saying?

I couldn't stand if Garnet caught the infection.

And you'd do anything to protect her?

So you're just the same as Lisa.

[Sighs]

[Sighs]

JessSo?

It's hard to say.

Belle's symptoms don't match any of the horse viruses

listed here.

Maybe Diablo did catch something weird

out in the bush.

Midnight seems all right so far,

but how can you really tell

when we don't even know what it is?

[Door opening]

How cute is this?!

JessDo you think it'll keep him safe?

Well, it works for doctors and nurses and stuff.

Yeah, but they don't usually eat theirs.

Ugh, Trouble!

Well, if he is sick,

at least we know he hasn't lost his appetite.

[Grunting]

Are you thirsty?

If only you could talk,

maybe you'd tell me what's wrong.

LisaOh.

Hi.

I brought you something to eat.

How is she?

She slept a bit before.

Her breathing is so bad!

I have to keep feeling her nose

to make sure it's still warm.

Stevie...

I'm so sorry.

If this is my fault--

If you really are sorry,

then I hope you'll do whatever you can to help.

[Horse whinnies]

Diablo.

Max said getting a blood sample from him

is Belle's only chance.

Everyone is so sure it's Diablo's fault.

It's like he's been found guilty already.

The only way we'll know for sure

is if we find him, isn't it?

Stevie...

I'm just so scared.

If they find him they'll put him down anyway

just to be on the safe side.

I know you're worried that maybe Diablo's life's at risk,

but look at Belle.

How about doing something to help her?

Lisa, voice-overIf he is a carrier,

what will you do with him then?

Max, voice-overThen we'd have to put him down.

Everyone's so sure it's Diablo's fault!

We'd have to put him down.

Stevie, voice-overThe only way we'll know for sure

is if we find him, isn't it?

We'd have to put him down.

Mrs. RegVeronica, we have no intention of expelling Lisa.

What are you going to do to her then?

Nothing.

Garnet has been exposed to this virus.

Look, we understand that you're worried, but I mean--

if anything happens to my horse,

I'll be contacting my lawyers.

What would you like us to do, Veronica?

Find Diablo.

Force Lisa to take you out and show you where he's hiding.

We realize the situation is less than ideal,

but I'd like you to remember

how difficult this is for everyone

and for Lisa in particular.


The only thing that's difficult here is--

I'll do it!

I'll help you find Diablo.

MaxWe've done all around here,

so start up at Sweetwater then head north.

If you skirt around the edge of the forest

till you get up to the--

Max, I've got it under control

and I'll have Lisa with me.

If the horses back here do start coming down with it,

you'll be flat out.

Jack?

If Diablo looks sick,

I don't want you bringing him back here.

I understand that.

Does she?

Let's hope so.

We ready?

JackI thought we'd start at the edge

of Sweetwater forest.

Max spotted some wild horses grazing up there--

Diablo won't be there.

He likes nibbling on the tussock

up on the central plateau.

Okay, whatever you say.

If I was helping to track a horse who I loved

knowing what might happen,

well, I'd be pretty tempted

to steer them in the wrong direction.

After all, no one would ever know

any different...

I'd come up from the west.

He prefers to graze in the sun

and by the time we get there the other side'll be in shadow.

West it is.

[Whinnies]

He's close now.

How do you know?

I just do.

The person that knows you the most

can hurt you the most.

Hey.

You've got to ease up on yourself.

You're doing this

for the best possible reason--

to help a friend.

Look out! Ohh!

[Horses neighing]

[Loud thumping]

[Car radiator hissing]

[Coughing]

[Coughing]

Jack, are you all right?

I'm okay.

You don't look okay.

My leg's trapped.

I can't move.

Call Max. Tell him where we are.

[Grunting]

[Gasping]

The phone...

it's smashed!

Max thought we were going to Sweetwater.

Well, I let them have it,

told them exactly what I thought of Lisa's behavior.

And?

And the good thing is Lisa actually walked in

and accepted that I was right.

I don't think she's doing it for you.

Well, at least she's seeing some reason at last.

She's doing this because she wants what's best

for the horses.

About time.

She's made a tough decision faster than I could.

But he's just a wild horse.

Why don't you listen to me?

What you feel for Garnet

she feels for Diablo.

Love is love.

Maybe I could walk back.

No.

It's too far. You'd--

you could get lost.

You could freeze to death.

What should we do?

Jack! Hey?

What should I do?

I'm just gonna close my eyes, j-just for a minute.

[Horse whinnies]

[Hoofbeats]

Diablo.

[Snorts]

My beautiful boy.

You came.

I know you want to help...

but it's not safe for you.

[Whinnies]

You shouldn't have come!

I don't want to do this to you.

I'm sorry.


[Crying] I'm so sorry.

Come on.

[Whinnies]

He just loves attention, doesn't he?

Yeah, - preferably.

[Snorts]

His coat's a bit dull.

You're right.

[Diablo whinnies]

What's going on here? It's Lisa.

Max, we had an accident!

MaxWhat?

We ran off the road. Jack's still stuck in the car.

He's hurt! Where?

On the eastern track running through the plateau,

maybe halfway up.

Stevie, go and ring emergency services.

Max, go and get the first aid kit and then on your way.

Oh, Diablo.

I'm so sorry for doing this to you.

[Sighing heavily]

I'll never forget you.

Never.

The vet's here.

To do a blood test.

Okay.

We're ready.

StevieLisa?

Thanks.

From Belle too.

[Crying]

[Diablo whinnies]

Jack!

Jack! Jack!

Jack, you all right, mate?

[Gasping]

[Sighs]

You took your time.

You're all right.

A bit of a headache, and my leg's caught,

but I think I'll survive.

Emergency services are on their way, all right?

I was a bit hazy there for a while,

didn't know what was happening.

I thought I saw Diablo.

You did.

How do you think I found you?

Lisa? Yeah, she rode in on him.

[Sighs]

That girl is tougher than what she looks.

And the horse?

It's really hard to say.

Mrs. RegLisa?

I've got some news.

Some good news!

Diablo's blood tests came back,

and they were negative for any virus.

Negative?!

He's fine. None of this was his fault.

Oh, Mrs. Reg, I was sure!

I mean, I was afraid, but I just...

Everything's all right.

You hear that, boy?

You're all right.

What about Belle?

Belle's tests came back positive,

but not for a virus.

She's been poisoned.

Poisoned? How?

That's what we have to find out.

Did you introduce anything new into her feed?

No. She's been eating exactly the same stuff as always.

And there wasn't anything left near her stall?

Fertilizers or garden chemicals?

StevieNot that I know.

I'm really careful about that kind of thing.

Could he have been licking a fence post?

Lead paint can be toxic.

From the tests I think it was a chemical contaminant,

a solvent for instance.

CaroleBut why would she eat anything like that?

Who knows?

MelanieMrs. Reg, trouble's sick!

He's coming down with the virus just like Belle!

Calm down you two.

He hasn't eaten all morning

and he's really weak!

Mrs. RegThere is no virus.

It seems that Belle's been poisoned.

Well, why's trouble sick then?

VetLet me have a look.

Do I smell apples?

We wanted trouble's coat to be as shiny as Garnet's, so...

VeronicaYou didn't!

MelanieWe only used the tiniest bit,

the smallest little blob.

I've told you that stuff is expensive!

What stuff?

Well, it's hairstyling gel.

All the best models swear by it,


and I've been using it on Garnet.

[Trouble whining]

Trouble's licking it off.

It must be toxic.

Go and clean him now.

Let's take a look at Belle's stall.

Ach. It's all through Belle's feed.

But how did it get there?

It looks like it dripped down from up here.

Ew.

[Sniffing]

Apples.

I didn't...

I mean, I didn't know it was poisonous.

You're getting through this.

I knew you could.

You're so strong.

Looking good.

Thanks to you.

CaroleGood news.

Mrs. Reg said we can all re-sit the exam

next week!

[Sarcastic] Great.

[Laughing]

Belle! Belle!

[Laughing]

Good girl!

Hello.

I don't know why everyone's making such a fuss.

You're all right.

Anyway...

it wasn't really my fault.

Not really.

Jack should have cleaned out the stall.

That's his job.

I mean, I know it must have been awful being so sick, but...

everything's turned out all right, hasn't it?

I'm sorry.

I didn't mean to hurt you

and I'm really sorry.

Beautiful, isn't it?

That's where you should be.

There.

You're free.

Go!

I know, but it's better this way.

Believe me.

Go.

♪ Fire in your eyes

♪ Says it's time to fly

♪ Time for me to say good-bye

♪ Loosen the ties

♪ Though it's sad I know

♪ If you love something, let it go ♪

♪ Didn't fight

♪ You're a gypsy soul

♪ A spirit that needs to roam

♪ Full of pride

♪ As you walk into the world you call home ♪

♪ Be free!

♪ Climb over mountains and run through the trees ♪

♪ Feeling the breeze

♪ Be free!

♪ Jump over rivers and sprint down the plains ♪

♪ With out any reins!

♪ Just go

♪ 'Cause I know that you need to be wild and free! ♪

♪ And maybe someday you'll come back ♪

♪ Silent and strong

♪ Brave and bold

♪ But you've got a heart

♪ Heart of gold

♪ Be free!

♪ Climb over mountains and run through the trees ♪

♪ Feeling the breeze

♪ Be free!

♪ Jump over rivers and sprint down the plains ♪

♪ With out any reins!

♪ Just go

♪ 'Cause I know that you need to be wild and free! ♪

♪ And maybe someday you'll come back to me ♪

♪ And maybe someday you'll come back to me ♪

♪ And maybe someday you'll come back ♪