03x09 - One Step Forward

[bunniefuu]

Simon: You know what we are, Midnight?

Two square pegs in the round hole of life.

Stevie: Hey, Simon, I think we've done it!

I think we found out a way to save Midnight!

Lisa: Desi's dad's putting Midnight down tomorrow

because he thinks he's a rogue horse

and can't be sold, right?

Yep, sadly.

Carole: But what if somebody made him an offer

to take Midnight off his hands?

Someone who loves him, like you?

That's a great idea, but make him an offer with what?

Carole: We'll help you find the money.

Do you want to save him or not?

Of course.

Then leave the rest to us.

Simon: Desi's gonna ask her dad if I can buy Midnight.

Whatever it is, we'll find a way.

What do you think, kid?

[Stevie gasps]

If you change your mind, we understand.

He's cool. He just needs help.

We can't bail on him now.

Desi: OK, guys.

Dad said yes but he still won't cancel the vet.

He wants $500 by tomorrow.

That's impossible!

I told you they didn't have the money.

We're onto that, Veronica!

How typical.

You're just dragging it all out.

Can't you see Desi's upset enough?

All right?

♪ 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]

[laughter]

Max: Uh, could you come for Midnight after sunset?

It's just the students will be gone by then.

Yeah.

OK, thanks.

[sighs]

They won't all be gone, remember?

Carole will still be here.

It's gonna be tough on her.

Well, if she wants to be a vet,

she has to get used to life and death.

You never get used to it.

[chuckles] Don't tell me.

Halloween, right?

I'm reporting for work.

If I can raise $500 in 24 hours,

Desi's dad will let me buy Midnight.

$500?

I'm sure we can find something for him to do.

You're really good with computers, right?

The digital doctor is in.

Here's your first patient.

It's running slow.

I'm on it.

Just a quick download of free software from Kazakhstan

and you're in the fast lane.

Kaz...what? No, wait.

Don't sweat it.

I met the programmer in a chat room.

He's 12, but he's awesome.

[chuckles]

Ohh.

What's up with Midnight?

Fine one minute and psycho the next.

I think Simon just startled him.

It looked like Midnight was just defending himself.

But Simon didn't do anything.

But what if somebody else did?

What?

Somebody in Midnight's past.

If his behavior was caused by abuse,

it means he's not a rogue horse.

He's just had it rough.

Carole: But we need to raise money first, right?

Stevie: What about a benefit concert right here?

The boss would love that.

You girls bring the people in.

Carole: We could sing and then take up a collection.

How much money do you need?

$500.

Wow.

We need, like, a whole show to raise that kind of money.

Yeah, but what kind of show?

A talent show with different acts.

Carole: We could ask around for different ideas.

But we don't have a lot of time.

Can we do it?

There's only one way to find out:

let's do it!

[scramble sounds on computer]

Max: What the...

I've never seen a virus like this.

It's mad.

[scramble noise stops]

Um...does this mean I don't get paid?

The card you're thinking of is...

presto!

Awesome! How'd you do that?

It's a secret passed down from seventh daughter

to seventh daughter.

I'm a second daughter.

That'll have to do.

I need an assistant for my mind-reading act

at the talent show, and you're hired.

Oh, yes!

I want to raise more money than Lisa.

That won't be hard, if you're relying on her singing.

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls,

Madam Jessica, mind reader

and fortuneteller extraordinaire,

and her beautiful assistant,

Melanista.

Oh, no!

Why, you little...

Quick! Make me disappear!

Ohh!

Lisa: Have you ever tried to ride him?

Get real.

We're OK just fooling around.

Check this out.

I'm trying to get him to follow me.

Midnight, walk on.

Walk on.

OK.

Walk on.

Walk on.

Walk forwards!

[groans]

[music plays through earbuds]

Oh. Good to see you again, Max.

What are you doing?

Something that even I can't mess up.

I know it looks out of control, but I have a system.

And does your system take into account

that every bridle is specially made

with different pieces for each horse?

And do you remember how to put them all back together again?

Sure. Um...

this one goes with...

Oh, and this goes...

[sighs]

I'm fired, right?

Good answer.

Walking disaster area.

If Midnight's life depends on me, he's toast.

These are copies of his records.

Before Desi's dad bought him,

he changed hands 5 times.

The stable that boarded him was reported for abuse,

but no action was taken.

That's so wrong.

He used to get hit with a riding crop.

Desi uses one...

and you had one today when he reared up.

But nobody would hurt him anymore.

Not here.

It's his past that's the problem.

He could've been helped earlier, but he wasn't.

They just passed him on.

What a bunch of wimps.

I'm not gonna give up on him.

People give up on you too easy because they don't care.

And when people quit on you, it really hurts,

and Midnight shouldn't have to hurt anymore.

It's not Midnight's fault.

I'll tell Desi.

We got to raise that money tonight, Lisa.

We can't let him down.

Carole: Come on, guys, give it up for Midnight!

Want to save a horse?

Thanks.

Don't encourage them.

It's just throwing good money after bad.

But it's not his fault. He was mistreated.

So tell your father.

He's away on business... again.

And it's too late anyway.

Leave your body to science, Veronica.

Maybe they can figure out how you can live without a heart.

Veronica: Ugh! Get off!

Ugh! Get off!

Melanie: Is that you, Nana?

Oh, get off!

Ohh.

Carole: Next up is Madam Jessica,

a mystic mind-reader who knows all and sees all.

[cheering and applause]

I'm looking for a volunteer,

one whose name starts with the letter "V."

Veronica!

She is so going to regret this.

[applause]

Jess: Now I want you

to empty your brain.

Wow, that was quick!

[laughter]

Jess: I see you have a problem...

with your face.

I see trouble in your mouth.

I see great pain,

and a man in a white coat.

OK, so Veronica has a dentist appointment.

Lucky guess.

[applause]

Jess: You will also be spending an evening

with 3--no 4 dancing men

in colorful clothes.

How did you...

Phil: Veronica still likes The Wiggles!

[laughter]

Yeah, say hey to Jeff for us!

I'm taking my little cousin, you weasels.

[applause]

They must have searched your bag.

Carole: Give till it hurts for Madam Jessica!

[cheering and applause]

This song is for Midnight.

[acoustic guitar plays]

♪ A new day has begun ♪

♪ The worst is over now

♪ But the damage has been done ♪

♪ And you bear the scars ♪

♪ Of everything that you've been through ♪

♪ Now you have someone who believes in you ♪

Saddle Club: ♪ Free like the Earth

♪ Strong as the mountain ♪

Saddle Club: ♪ Free like the ocean

♪ Wild in the storm ♪

Saddle Club: ♪ Free like the fire burning

♪ Brighter than a star ♪

Saddle Club: ♪ Free like the wind

♪ Whispering in your heart ♪

Chewie: What a great show!

Those kids were a riot.

Carole: And the grand total is...

$205.

Not even close.

Sorry, Simon.

Hey, um, maybe I can get Biggins to do a deal.

You know, no money down,

and $5.00 a month for the rest of my life.

Thanks anyway.

Sorry about the early start,

but we had to make a break before everybody got here.

I can't walk anymore.

My feet are k*lling me.

Well...

I guess it's now or never, huh?

You sure are big.

I did it... I mean we did it.

This is awesome.

[branch snaps]

[Midnight neighs]

Midnight, stop! Come back!

Veronica: So what'll be next?

A thoroughbred? An Arabian?

I can't think about that just yet.

Where's Midnight?

What have you done with him?

Done with who?

Desi: Midnight--he's missing.

This has you written all over it.

Lisa: He's probably with Simon.

Veronica: And you say I don't have a heart.

Stevie: Huh?

Veronica: Don't you think dragging everything out like this is heartless?

We're trying to save Midnight.

He's a rogue horse.

He was mistreated.

That was then, this is now.

That horse could k*ll Simon.

Midnight!

[Midnight neighs]

Midnight!

[Midnight neighs]

Midnight!

[Midnight neighs]

Don't move!

Sorry! So sorry!

I was trying to save you!

Now I've just messed everything up big time.

[sighs]

Mrs. Reg: It's OK, Desi.

You did nothing wrong.

But Simon connected with Midnight.

Why can't I?

Let me tell you something.

Horses choose us

just as much as we choose them.

And Midnight chose Simon.

It's too late.

There's no way dad will let Simon have Midnight without the money.

I know.

Midnight means nothing to him.

But you care about Midnight, don't you?

Yes.

But what can I do?

Follow your heart.

Stevie: Simon!

Lisa: Simon!

Where else does he take Midnight?

We've already looked everywhere.

If we come back without him, he's in big trouble.

[cell phone rings]

This is all my fault.

I'm such an idiot.

It was an accident.

Let's just focus on Midnight, OK?

Carole: It looks pretty bad.

There's no way to save him.

There has to be, and we have to find it!

I feel so sorry for Simon.

Midnight was the first real friend

he had at Pine Hollow.

Veronica: You're supposed to be the mind reader.

Don't you know where Simon is?

That's not funny.

Neither was your act,

especially when we worked out how you did it.

You want a prediction?

Here's one, No charge.

Simon's going to buy Midnight, and when Midnight sees you,

he's going to let you know how he feels about you.

Whatever.

Could happen.

Mm-hmm.

[Midnight neighs]

He's getting tired.

We have to keep him calm.

One of us has to go down there.

Stevie: You're the only one he'll listen to.

Simon: Why? It's my fault he's down there in the first place.

Simon... Forget it.

I'll just blow it.

Simon, stop it!

Listen to me.

If he trusts you, he'll do anything you ask.

You're his last hope.

Sorry I got you into this, Midnight.

But we can fix it, right?

We have to get them out of there, now!

How? There's no room to turn Midnight around down there!

Simon, tell him to walk on!

What?

Like you did in the ring.

Tell him to do it, now!

All right, boy.

Walk on.

Come on, pal. You can do it.

Walk on.

That's it, boy!

Simon: Keep going.

Walk on.

[Midnight neighs]

Dig in, Midnight!

Simon: That's right. You can do it.

Keep going.

Walk on.

Come on, Midnight!

Come on!

You're doing it!

That's right.

Yes, you--you got it, boy.

You're doing it!

Almost!

Just a little more!

[Midnight neighs]

You did it, boy. You did it.

And do you know what, Simon?

You did it, too.

Yeah.

I guess I did.

[Melanie and Jess cheer]

Jess: Yeah! Nice job!

I told you it'd be a happy ending.

Happy but short.

It all ends at sunset.

He loves that horse.

And that horse loves him.

They found Simon and Midnight.

In one piece, I hope?

They're all fine.

And I've got something for the collection.

This should do the trick.

Midnight's a very lucky horse.

My father's wrong.

It's not about business; it's personal.

Midnight should be with Simon.

I'll find the horse that's meant for me.

And I'll make that call and tell them not to come for Midnight after all.

We are so stoked.

Carole: We just saw the most exciting horse rescue ever.

And Midnight's been rescued in more ways than one.

We have the rest of the money!

From where?

Mrs. Reg: An anonymous donor.

Or maybe two anonymous donors?

Did you say two?

And don't even think about keeping that horse here.

He's a lawsuit waiting to happen.

Ah!

Ew!

Veronica: Oh, why me?!

I am good.

[laughter]

[acoustic guitar plays]

♪ A new day has begun ♪

♪ The worst is over now

♪ But the damage has been done ♪

♪ And you bear the scars ♪

♪ Of everything that you've been through ♪

♪ Now you have someone who believes in you ♪

Saddle Club: ♪ Free like the Earth

Lisa: ♪ Strong as the mountain

Saddle Club: ♪ Free like the ocean

Lisa: ♪ Wild in the storm

Saddle Club: ♪ Free like the fire burning

Lisa: ♪ Brighter than a star

Saddle Club: ♪ Free like the wind

Lisa: ♪ Whispering in your heart ♪