A Horse Tale Page #6

Riding lessons for their kids,

I mean, when you think about it,

you've helped a lot of people.

I don't think there's anything

wrong with allowing them

to give back to you.

It's not a bad idea, Dad.

It could work.

You know, I like it.

Me, too.

Okay, how do you think

we're going to do all this?

I mean, there's less than

three weeks before Christmas.

We don't have any

invitations out.

And what makes you think

anybody's going to show up

for this thing anyway?

They'll remember how amazing

it was all those years ago.

And they'll want to come back

and relive the moment, right?

Look, I know what

you guys used to charge

for these tickets.

I mean, you stand to

make a hefty sum here.

$250 a head. Let's say...

You know, talking

about 800 people.

I don't know if we've

got room for 800 people

in the big hall.

Well, then we'll charge

$350 per person,

and we'll have

raffle prizes,

and offer free riding lessons

for like, a year.

Yeah, and we'll get

some sponsors

for the food and anything

else we need, really.

What a good idea.

How are we gonna do

all this, huh?

Well, you will do it,

because you have us.

All of us.

Okay, we'll see you then.

Thanks much.

-Another one.

-All right.

How about that, man?

Absolutely.

We'll see you then.

Okay. Thanks a lot.

Got another one.

All right.

We're on our way.

All right.

I'll help you down.

Yes! Yes!

-Hi, Mrs. Parker!

-Hey, Jackson Harrison.

Oh, you tell your family

we're thrilled they're throwing

their ball again this year.

-Yes, ma'am, will do.

-Good to see you.

I can't believe how many

trees you guys have.

Yeah. We have a lot.

Do you think you'd have

an extra that we could

put in the guest house?

Chloe, we don't need

a tree in the guest house.

You guys have

so many in here.

In fact...

Looks like someone

needs some help.

Do you think it's going

to snow this Christmas?

It's been a warm year.

I'd be surprised

if it snows.

That'd take a miracle.

You know, you really

shouldn't be on a ladder

without a spotter.

Oh, well, I used

to jump out of trees

this size,

and bigger.

That doesn't surprise me.

But you missed a spot.

Where?

-What? You can't see?

-No.

Here.

It takes an

expert eye, but...

-Right here.

-You're a show-off.

-I'm a show-off.

-You're a show-off.

Well, who needs

a spotter now?

Ho-ho-ho-ho-ho!

Merry Christmas!

-There he is!

-What?

-Merry Christmas!

-All right!

Jackson:
Santa!

-Merry Christmas, y'all.

-Merry Christmas.

Chloe,

I think this is yours.

I'm gonna guess.

-No, I'm fine.

-Take it, honey.

Merry Christmas.

-Chloe! Open it!

-Wow. You have a really

great kid, Michael.

-And she's so happy here.

-Yeah.

You know, I have

a hard time getting

through to her at home?

Like sometimes I'll...

come home from work early

and she just locks

herself in her room.

I wouldn't worry about it.

That's typical teenage stuff.

I was the exact same way.

Oh, that's reassuring.

Excuse me?

Oh, my gosh!

No, I'm just saying that

it's really good to see

her like this.

-Yeah.

-It feels good.

Yeah, she's really taken

to the horses, especially

Holly.

Yeah, you girls

and your horses.

Yeah, I know,

it's so hard to explain.

I don't know, it's just...

It's so special...

when you can make

that connection

with your horse.

It's like...

It's like flying.

-What? What did I say?

-No... it's just...

It's good to see your

softer side, that's all.

Oh, well, I don't have

a soft side, so...

Oh, yes, you do.

No... No, I don't.

Want to get some

country air?

Yes, I do.

After you, ma'am.

I was talking to Sydney

and she said that

you guys got an offer

on the farm a while back,

something to do

with the neighbor.

Yeah.

And she also told me

that you were the one

who refused

to consider selling.

Yes, we did have

an offer on the farm,

and the gentleman

that wanted to buy it

also wanted a little

housewife to go with, and...

-Ah!

-Yeah, and I don't need anybody

to take care of me, so...

Yeah, well, I think we're...

we're pretty aware of that.

Look...

You can't have your

guard up all the time.

Sometimes you have to allow

people that care about you

to help you.

What are you

getting at, Michael?

I want to help you

with the farm.

-Absolutely not.

-Just hear me out.

-No!

-Just, please...

To be honest, my business

back home, it actually does

pretty well.

And I would not be giving

you the money. I would have

a stake here.

-You and I would be--

-Stop.

-We'd be partners.

-I don't want a partner.

This is a family farm.

I don't want you

to have a stake here.

That came out wrong,

I didn't...

I'm sorry.

It's just...

It wouldn't be right.

Well, you tell me

what would be right?

For me just

to stand here and watch you

give up everything you love?

Is that right?

I... I don't know.

But I...

This is a lot. I can't.

Sam, wait.

Um...

I like you.

I mean...

I really like you.

Wow, I'm bad at this.

I haven't been able to say

anything like this to anyone

since my wife...

And all I'm saying is,

I'd just like to try...

Us.

You can't just stand there

looking beautiful like that

and not say anything.

Um...

With everything that's

going on right now,

I just can't.

You can't what?

Allow yourself

to be happy for once?

Look, Dad, I got

a makeup kit.

Oh, that's nice, honey.

Hey, guys!

Time to light the tree.

Sam:

That's great.

I got you something.

You did?

Well, it's actually

for the both of you.

I thought we could

give Holly a mani-pedi.

-Seriously?

-Sure.

This is a special paint

that works on hooves.

You know, my Mom has

some in the same color.

You and Holly could match.

Thanks, Jackson.

That was really sweet.

Sure, don't mention it.

Like seriously,

don't mention it

to anyone.

So did we sell

enough tickets?

Looks like we're still

going to be about...

$45,000 short.

Well, it was

a good try, everyone.

It's not over yet,

Sydney.

- So, wait, what

does this mean?

There's an auction on

the afternoon of the ball.

Some people sell

their horses.

So if we really had to, we--

Not Holly!

Sweetheart, there might

not be another way.

I can't believe you all

would just give up on Holly.

Just like that.

Well, I'm with her.

Getting rid of Holly

is not an option.

Even if we set up

a promissory note

with the bank,

these guys are gonna still want

Holly to make up the difference,

and that's just a fact.

There's got to be another way.

Come on, Jackson.

You have to help me

get her out of here.

I don't know.

Please. I have to take her

somewhere where they can't

find her.

Fine!

Morning, folks.

You're here to take

one of our horses?

Well, unless you have

the money, yes.

Carl Spencer will be over

later with his trailer.

Well, you'll get your money

after the Christmas ball,

the 26th,

per our agreement.

Well, your first

installment's due today.

Jackson, go get

Holly ready.

I haven't seen her.

What do you mean

you haven't seen her?

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