Emma's Chance Page #5

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Bye, bud.

Yeah, I know, Chance. Me, too.

I don't get it.

I tried to tell her.

You didn't tell her.

Tell me what?

Daddy?

He's my favorite.

Please, can we get him?

I don't want to bother you

with all that's been going on.

Plus, you wouldn't have gone for it anyway.

Yeah, of course I wouldn't go for it.

How is Emma any different

than any of the other

troubled kids we've had here?

How can you put the ranch at risk like this?

I thought we believed in second chances.

I only wanted to help.

We wanted to win so we could

give the prize money to Red Bucket.

Well, that's nice of you.

But you don't have to do that.

Red Bucket'll be fine.

But I overheard you.

Talking to someone on the phone

about selling the back pasture.

Please let me do this show with Chance.

I know we can win. I can handle it.

I appreciate your enthusiasm.

But you don't understand the pressure.

You'll be competing against girls like Lexi.

Tough girls.

And horses can sense fear.

Chance will want to please you

- but you're gonna have to be so...

- I can do it, Susan. Please.

Under one condition.

You tell Chance

that I still get to ride him

every now and again.

- Okay?

- Deal.

What have I gotten myself into?

- Okay, that's enough. That's enough.

- Thank you.

Wake up, honey! You don't wanna be late!

Mom!

I'm coming!

Okay. Let's go.

Welcome to

the Summer Classic Junior Jamboree,

featuring Junior Hunter Grand Championship

$10,000 dollar stake.

Next you go study your course map.

We have to go outside the arena?

You mean you've never done

a work off before?

Instead of bucking a rider off,

a dirty stopper will slam on the brakes

right before a jump

and then just throw the rider forward.

All right. Thanks.

Wade put an offer in on the back pasture.

I gotta take it, Kevin.

What about the savings account?

I thought we had three weeks left.

I had to dip into it

when the donor from last week backed out.

I've been dialing for dollars.

Take my salary.

No.

We're out of options.

Selling will give us room to breathe.

I just wish, you know,

we'd get caught up but...

What can I say? We're at the end of our rope.

I'm not gonna let him win.

- Is she any good?

- Doesn't look like it.

Nice boots.

Hey. Don't you be intimidated. All right?

They're good, but we're better.

It's time to warm up. You take a moment.

- I'll meet you over by the warm-up arena.

- Okay.

Catherine, what are you doing here?

Here to see my friend kill it out there.

And to apologize.

I've been a brat to you

and everyone around me.

And I'm glad you called me out on it.

Will you forgive me?

I don't know.

Kidding.

By the way, you look hot.

Thanks. I'm glad you're here, Cat.

Head up.

You're all right.

He's just being competitive.

You gotta trust him.

Entering the arena, number 845!

Isn't that right, boy?

Irish Willow ridden by Beth Campbell,

owned by Beth Campbell.

Two away from 848.

All right. Come on.

Number 501 in the ring

for the Junior Hunter Grand Championship.

Number 848, we need you at the gate.

All right. Now, listen. This is your moment.

That's your partner. Do your job.

We hit 'em when they least expect it.

Number 836, Katrine

with rider Anne Thompson,

owner, Wade Thompson.

Entering the arena,

number 848, The Chancellor,

ridden by Emma Bailey,

owned by Red Bucket.

The more relaxed you are,

the more relaxed he's gonna be, Emma.

Two away from number 850.

Emma. Red vertical.

Red vertical, red vertical. Come on.

What is she doing?

Come on, Emma.

Okay. She's back on track.

No matter what, you're a champion.

In third place,

number 849, Prince Caspian

with rider Jamie Gable, owner Jamie Gable.

In second place, number 836,

Katrine with rider Anne Thompson,

owner Wade Thompson.

I'm sorry, Chance.

It's my fault.

And in first place,

number 848, The Chancellor,

with rider Emma Bailey, owner Red Bucket!

I can't believe you know how to do all that.

Yeah, Emma. Complete domination.

You too, Chance.

So, what are you gonna do

now that you're rich?

I say that you splurge on a new wardrobe.

I second that.

I say how about putting it away for college?

No. This belongs to Red Bucket.

No, honey. That's very sweet.

But your mom is right.

This money goes into your college fund.

But that wasn't the agreement.

I said you could ride him and that's all.

This money doesn't belong to us.

It belongs to Chance.

Beginner's luck, I guess.

I hope we can compete again, Emma Bailey.

That is, if you still have a stable to train at.

I look forward to going into escrow

with you this week.

You're selling the pasture to him?

Definitely not feeling

the warm fuzzies right now.

Yeah, seriously.

What's the deal with

Mr. Fancy Pants and his protg?

Bring your horse in, ma'am, let's go.

The next horse in is lot number 801.

This is a seven-year-old mare, sorrel colored.

Don't know if she runs or not.

But she's a worker, guys.

Final call. Going once.

Going twice. Sold there.

$1,000. 371.

371 is the buyer, $1,000 is the price.

- Come here. Yummy, yum.

- Yeah. Yeah.

Bit of advice for you ladies.

Do something meaningful

with your young lives.

Saving horses ain't gonna

take you anywhere.

Everybody knows you can't save them all.

Maybe you're right.

But today we saved these ones.

Excuse me. I'm looking for Wade Thompson?

Yes, I'm Wade Thompson.

- Sir, I need to bring you in for questioning.

- What for?

Illegal trafficking of livestock

over the Mexican border.

Well, this is absurd!

At least we'll sleep well tonight!

- We wait two days.

- Right, two days. 'Cause I don't know...

Is this where the fiesta is happening?

No, you have the wrong address.

Nope, this is the right place.

You can park it over there, sir.

Thank you, come again.

Emma, what is going on?

You're not selling, Susan. We won't let you.

What is happening?

Hopefully, it's enough

to get you caught up and then some.

The rest is to cover expenses for the horses

Emma picked up at the auction day

with her prize money.

You girls.

I told my dad I didn't need

any more summer trips.

Took some convincing.

But he finally caved in.

You saved us, young lady.

I now understand why I lost my best friend

these past two months.

You guys are like family.

- That we are.

- Come here.

Let's get this party started.

Hey, what are you doing here?

Free food.

She really came through for us today.

Yeah, true story.

Whoever ends up with her is one lucky guy.

Emma! Just the girl I was looking for.

Jacob, listen, if this is

about paying back the favor

or copying again, I really don't...

No, no. I actually wanted to thank you.

We're getting something to eat.

Do you wanna join?

I can't. I have somewhere I need to be.

But you guys have fun. I'll see you later?

- Sure.

- See ya.

You've never ridden before, have you?

Well, when you do, you'll see.

I mean, having a horse

as your best friend and partner,

there's nothing like it.

I'll make a deal with you.

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