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Previously onWildfire...

Here's to how everything should be.

Maybe it is those two that belong together.

This is about Jean. You're in love with her.

You've never told her?

I'm sorry if I don't think that you're the guy for me.

I just can't keep working alongside of you,

having to face what could have been.

I bought Tigress Eye, hoping you and I would race her together.

But, hey... no strings attached.

You race her, you don't race her, it's totally up to you.

You're the reason Junior didn't get married, aren't you?

How do you feel about that?

You love her.More than you could imagine.

Then do something about it.

This is Flame?And the 11 other thoroughbreds

I adopted from the S.P.C.A.

Raintree's back in the horse racing business.

I came for Wildfire, and I'm staying for Wildfire.

I'm not gonna be apart from him again.

Apart from him...I'm sorry.

I screwed up a million times with us.

I just need to know if we have a future together.

When I asked you to move back here,

I wasn't expecting this complication.

And we both know, it's a complication.

You mean with Matt.

With everyone!

Marry me, Kris.

Yes.

I guess you made your decision about Junior.

I'm sorry.

Are we really gonna do this?

Yeah. We are.

Whoo!

Whoo!

Freakin' out?Yeah.

But I can't wait.

Me, neither.

Marrying my girl!

Thank you very much.

Take a good look at me, Junior.

Because tomorrow I'm gonna be in a bathrobe,

and curlers in my hair...

Oh. I like it.

I've got a little crystal ball of my own.

And you know what I see?

Me. Sitting on the couch.

Gettin' fat. Living off your earnings.

My earnings? Yeah.

So you want me to wear the pants in the family?

More like the jodhpurs.

Here.

It's a little pre-wedding...

wedding present.

"Dear Miss Purillo...

"We hereby inform you that your eligibility

"to participate in all CHRA-sanctioned events

"has been reinstated on a probationary basis

"for 12 months, effective immediately--"

Are you kidding me?

What? My jockey's license?You're back in the saddle.

What?Ah, you lost your appeal because of me.

I can't let that happen.

What did you do?

I had a very long talk with Congressman Nichols.

Told him that the right person

only comes around once in a lifetime.

And I would have hurt Laurie even more

if I'd gone through with the wedding,

instead of calling it off.

Then I made a contribution to his reelection fund.

Junior...Hey, I don't wanna hear any complaining.

This is what you are meant to do.

You love me.

Yeah, I do.

I love you, too.Good.

Let's get hitched.Okay.

♪ With the morning light, got your mind in sight ♪

♪ And I wanna be there all my life ♪

♪ With the morning light, got your mind in sight ♪

♪ And I wanna be there

♪ You're all I ever dreamed of ♪

♪ Your stars align in threesomes ♪

♪ Oh, that's right

Any more of that coffee left?

I made a fresh pot.

Sweet.You have the glow.

I'm not complaining, but, uh...

those dirty dozen, man.

They need constant attention.

I feel like the old woman who lived in a shoe.

Had so many children, she didn't know what to do?

Exactly.

My right-hand woman is AWOL.

Have you seen Kris?

She had some personal business,

so, uh...I gave her the afternoon off.

The afternoon?

We're 10 days away from Hollywood Park.

Well, I can be your right-hand woman today.

Do you really want to get involved?

Yeah, if you think I can help.

Well--

Are you kiddin' me?

I'm not gonna listen to that loser talk for me. Okay?

Why today?Why today? You wanna get mar--

You don't wanna get married, then?I do wanna get married!

I just don't want to live with your mother.

Okay! We don't have to live with mother...

Way to go, Morty and Louise!

The names were on their shirts.

55.

I don't have a veil. I'm sorry.

I don't have a veil, okay?

We're next.Sweet.

Junior?

Yeah?Your leg's shaking.

No, it's not.Yes, it is.

Weird.

You nervous?No!

I mean, it's okay if you are.

You know, it's one thing to say that we're gonna be doing this,

and it's another thing to actually be doing it.

You know? It's a big step. Till death do us part.

I know. But... I'm not nervous.

I am.

Well, I'm not.

Okay.

Junior!Look! I am telling you the truth!

I am not nervous!

You know what? Let's go get some coffee. Come on.

All right, listen. Change his lead three strides through this time, okay?

All right.

Mira. Lay off the brakes, okay?

You gotta trust him.

Noah! Oh!

Is it a mirage, or is it really you?

Hi. Mmm...

Mwah! Hey...

You've been gone too long, mister.

No kidding. No kidding.

So...why did I rush from the airport to meet you here?

Because I have a surprise.

A surprise?Uh-huh!

Okay.Her name...

is Tigress Eye.

She's the great- granddaughter of Affirmed.

My father bought her at auction last week.

Cool.

But I am still waiting...

on my surprise.

The surprise is...

she's mine.

You're going back into horse racing?

Maybe. I mean...

a lot of it depends on whether Tigress Eyes

is a viable horse to start with.

Hmm...and you want me to take a look.

Yes. Would you mind?

Dani, I just spent two weeks on the road,

and the only body I want to examine...

Later!

I promise.

Please. Please. Your... opinion is important to me.

Okay...okay.

Now I know that her conformation couldn't be any better.

Ah...yeah!

Yeah. Conformation is actually pretty good.

Hmm!

Did you see this scar?

Calcium buildup on the bone.

Probably a small fracture that healed.

Is it a problem?

Maybe not. Hard to tell how strong the bone is.

It's a gamble.

If you're really getting back into horse racing,

think about doing it with a different horse.

On the other hand...

if you're looking for a handsome guy

to take you to a romantic dinner...

you are in exactly the right place.

Whoa, whoa. Easy, Nicaya!

Horse was so promising when we first rescued him.

Now he's starting to go downhill from here.

Ah. He is beautiful.

You know, some horses just don't have

the temperament for racing.

You know? Look, you got six others.

Why don't you give one of them a try?

Yeah, I don't know. I just--

there's something about this guy.

I just wanna give him one more chance.

Well...let's do it.

What can I do?

Well, I'm gonna go prep Flame.

Why don't you watch Nicaya gallop,

and...let me know what you think.You've got it.

Take him out fast. See if Nicaya likes the challenge.

Yes, ma'am.Okay.

Whoa! Whoa! Whoa!

Easy! Easy!

Come on...

Oh, boy...You all right?

Yeah.All right, Lance.

Let's get you up there...

Whoa! Whoa!

Whoa! Hey! Lance!

Hey! Hey! C'mon! Easy...easy!

Higher! Nicaya! Easy...

Mom?

Open the fence! Open the fence!

Jean...Mom?

Call 911!

Mom! Mom!

Roll her on her back.

Mom?

Mom? Mom! Mom?

Junior...

jumping in the car and driving off

was the most romantic thing that I've ever done.

And spending the last few hours with you

has been so much fun that...

even if we don't go through with this--

Don't say that.

I will remember this day for the rest of my life.

I don't know what happened to me!

I had this weird out-of-body experience. But...

I have no doubt that

you're the person I'm supposed to spend

the rest of my life with.

I believe you!

But...maybe this is telling us...

to take a moment..

before we do, you know, what we do.

So let's go over the pros and cons.

Okay. Uh... let's start with the cons.Okay.

Well... we're really young.

Not if this was 1956.

And we've never officially

been together for more than a few weeks.

This is fun. Let's move on to the pros.

Okay. Oh, sorry.

Turning that off.

What?

It's-- it's Matt. I'll call him back.

Uh, or you could answer it...

and tell him you're about to get married.

Oh, unless you think we're too young.

Hi, Matt. Hey, Kris.

Listen, I don't want you to get worried, but, uh...

Jean had an accident with one of the horses.

We're still waiting to figure out the details, but...

bottom line is, she's gonna be fine.

Do you want me to come to the hospital?

No. I, uh...

I-I just didn't want you to get

freaked out when you went back to Raintree, and nobody was there.

Okay. I-I gotta go. I-I should make

some other phone calls.

I'll see you later tonight, okay?

All right.

There's been an accident with...

one of the horses, and Jean's in the hospital.

Is she hurt badly?Matt says no, but--

I don't know.

What do you wanna do?

I want to go grab another number.

Me, too.

I think we gotta go back.

Just-- just to be sure.

Come on.

Any news?Hey, guys.

Nothing yet. Matt's in with her now.

Just immediate family only at this point.

What happened?

She was helping train one of the horses, and got kicked.

Why weren't you there?

Well--

We went for a drive.

A drive.Mm-hmm. Yep.

I guess my friends didn't listen to me.

Told you guys not to come.

Yeah. Whatever, man.How's she doing?

Horse got her right in the chest.

Broke a couple ribs.

Doctors are keeping her sedated and running a couple more tests

to figure out the extent of the damage.

They say when she can have visitors?

When she's out of ICU.

I'm gonna grab some more coffee.

You guys want anything?

Yeah.

Hey, how about you? How are you doing?

Oh, I'm okay.

Which horse was it?

Nicaya.

We wasted so much time on him.

I-I figured...

we'd put First Look, um...

in his place at the Hollywood Park.

Don't worry about the horses.

How can I not worry about the horses?

I mean, this is a couple days away.

Because I'll take care of the training.

You just-- you stay here.Yeah. She's right.

You just need to worry about being here when your mom wakes up.

You're the first person she's gonna want to see.

You okay?

Kind of shell-shocked.

We did the right thing, Kris. They need you here.

I know Matt's trying to pretend everything's okay, but...

Well, seeing your parent vulnerable is...scary.

There's no way around it.

Junior? Yeah?

I really don't wanna get out of this car.

I just needed to say that out loud.

Hey. Look at me.

We're still together.

We're gonna work this out.

This is only temporary. Right?

And Jean will improve.

They'll let her out of the hospital.

And we'll be back at the chapel

with our little paper ticket before you know it.

Just--

just tell me everything's gonna be all right.

Everything...

is gonna be all right.

Bye.

Good night.

Here.

Hey, Pablo.

David Jennings called earlier.

The track developer. Right.

They wanted to know why you missed the meeting.

All right. I'll give 'em a call.

Why didyou miss the meeting?

Uh... I was with Kris, if you wanna know the truth.

My Dad ask you to play henchman while he was out of town?

I'm not a henchman, Junior. I'm a partner now.

Right. So...

you cover the horses.

I'll take care of the meetings.

I know what I'm here to do, and...

taking angry phone calls isn't it.

Point taken.

Everything else okay?

Sure. Everything else is fine.

Well, let me know when she can have visitors, okay?

Listen, you have a bunch of friends around you who love you.

So don't be afraid to reach out, okay?

All right. Uh...

well, keep me posted. Yeah. Bye.

Any word on Jean?Doing better.

What's that?

I met this company's rep at the conference.

They make a digital x-ray system

that allows clients to see their images

in real time, on a laptop.

Really cool stuff. They make us totally mobile.

It's...interesting.

Not sure that it's in the budget,

but, you know, I'll take a look.

You're mad at me.

Why would I be mad?I don't know.

Probably for not giving your filly the thumbs-up.

I asked you for your opinion, and you gave it to me.

Right.

I just hope that you're not mad at me.

This is an entry form for Hollywood Park.

I just entered Tigress Eye there.

So you're keeping her.

I got a second opinion, Noah. Dr. Podell.

He didn't think that the leg was gonna be a problem.

Okay.

I'm sorry. Please don't take it personally.

I don't really take it personally, Dani.

I just, um, think you're making a mistake.

Did you give 'em everything you had?

Yeah.

Wasn't very impressive.

No point running 'em in pairs if First Look can't keep up.

Why don't we give 'em some breakfast,

then we'll pick it up tomorrow?

Okay.

Did you sleep in the hospital?

Not-- not really.

How's your mom?

Improving.

Matt--That's all I know, Kris.

They're still monitoring her.

Apparently, internal damage doesn't show up on an x-ray.

How's everything going here?

Good. It's really good.

You know, I...

think we're right on track.

Training schedule make sense?

Training schedule's a work of art.

Kris?

Hospital's a good place to count your blessings.

I-I feel fortunate that, um...

I don't know what I'd do without you, here at Raintree.

What's that expression?

"Home's wherever you hang your hat."

Guess we're just gonna have to be satisfied with that for now.

We'll figure it out, Wildfire.

Together, I promise.

What are you doing here?

Davis. Party for four.

I brought lunch.

Burgers for me and you.

Carrots for Flame and Wildfire.

It's a family meal.

Oh, we're a family now.

Ah, soon enough.

Ketchup?

Mmm! Wow.

How's the training going?

I don't know.

I promised that I would help, but...

I mean, Matt's literally sleeping in the hospital,

and it's just difficult to concentrate

on breeze times when I feel like I should be there with them.

No. The best thing you can do for Matt

is get those horses ready to race.

You know, Matt--

Matt doesn't know that we're together.

Wait...

You didn't tell him?

When was I gonna do that?

The first chance you got.

Okay.

First chance either one of us gets.

Look, I know Matt's not gonna be happy about us.

Jean being in the hospital doesn't make it any easier,

but the worst thing we can do to Matt is to hide it.

I'm speaking from experience here.

Hey!

Hey!

Mwah! How is she?

Ah, she's okay.

Can't have visitors yet.

That's okay. I came to see you.

Oh, man.

I gotta tell ya, this stuff does nothing for me any more.

You want some stimulating conversation instead.

Hm. Well, that sounds good.

What's new?

I got a race horse.

Filly.Really?

You're back in the game?

I think so.

I mean, you can't beat her bloodlines.

But Noah found some calcium buildup

or her left foreleg,

and he said that the bone might be weak.

Then I went to Dr. Podell...

He said it was fine. So...

So what do you think?

Well, my gut tells me that Dr. Podell's right.

But...Noah's diagnosis still...bugs me.

Can I ask you a personal question

that's really none of my business?

Uh...yeah.

What does Noah think about you getting back into racing?

Uh...I don't know.

Never seen that side of you. Maybe he's just scared.

But did it scare you?

Nothing about us ever scared me.

But I know how it is when it comes to racing.

We get crazy.

Yes.

Sometimes I wonder why we even do it.

It's who we are.

Cheers. Cheers.

So you're responsible for all this, Nicaya.

If it wasn't for you, I'd be getting married right now.

No. Bad joke.

I know. You're a good horse.

Yeah. You're a nice horse.

Wasn't your fault.

You're a nice guy.

Yeah.

It wasn't your fault.

I know.

Hey.

Yeah, girl.

Yeah. You're a good horse.

Matt. Hmm...what's up?

Nurse said your mom's awake. She's asking for you.

Hey, Mom.

How ya doin'?

I'm...pretty good, but--

I think that's the drugs. I don't expect it to last.

It's okay.

I should have listened to you.

About Nicaya.

He's no race horse.

I shouldn't have left you to just handle him.

When I brought those horses back to Raintree,

I didn't know their history.

And I put you in a position to get hurt.

You listen to me, Matt.

Listen, those horses need a home.

You were right to adopt them.

I've been fighting you so much on this.

Raintree's a race farm.

Always has been.

Accidents happen.

I don't want you to blame yourself for this.

Okay...

I love you, Mom.

So here's my theory.Lay it on me.

All the buzz about Nicaya's negative.

He's fussy. He an underachiever.

The accident happens with Jean, everyone blames the horse.

I think he senses it.

Could be.

So...I think that's what's holding him back.

I mean, in order for him to run at his best,

we need to encourage him, not criticize.

That's your theory.

Yeah. Sometimes you gotta tell the horse what he wants to hear.

Sound like mumbo jumbo?

He's been abused and is sensitive to people.

I buy it. Good answer.

What are you doing with Nicaya?

First Look isn't performing.

I wanna give Nicaya another chance.

Well, he doesn't deserve another chance.

He's the one that put my mom in the hospital.

I understand how you feel, but we had a breakthrough.

I don't care! I don't want the horse involved, at all!

Hear her out, Matt. She's got a cool idea.

No offense, Junior, but, uh--

this doesn't concern you.

What are you doing here, anyway?

Kris is short-handed, so I just came to help her out.

Helping her out.

You own the rival stable. You're here helping out?

Matt--

I know that this is really bad timing, but...

Junior and I are back together.

That's great news.

Put the horse back in the barn.

Doctors say that you can only have one.

So choose wisely.

Umm...let me see.

Best medicine there is.Mmm!

Oh, that is good.

Are you all right?

You know what's ironic?

I'm lying here with broken ribs

from an accident with a thoroughbred,

and I have never been more excited about horse racing.

Matt tell you I've been doing the training?

Yeah. How's that going?

It's good. You know-- Usual bumps in the road.

And where do things stand with Junior?

Working it out.

You have taken an enormous responsibility with the ranch--

Which I'm not walking away from. That's a promise.

And that's one reason I love you.

But you gotta know.

Personal drama will undermine you at every turn.

I know.

Not gonna let that happen.

That means a lot to her, that you've been around.

Me, too. Jean has done more for me than I can count.

Anything else I can do?

Actually, I have a business proposition for you.

Okay.

Well, these horses I have, um...

they're talented, but incredibly raw.

You know how it is.

Getting them ready is...

a huge investment in time and energy,

and it's only worth it if the training's done right.

I thought you and Kris were handling that.

I--I don't know if that's gonna work out.

I can't leave Davis.

Oh, of course not!

I mean, you're winning races.

You're building your reputation.

I wouldn't ask you to jeopardize that.

Then what are you asking?

For an eye.

Watch a couple workouts.

Help me put together a few training plans.

In return for a stake in the horses.

You gotta understand, man.

For the first time in my life,

I'm putting together a stable of horses for the Triple Crown.

It's different here.

I don't have room for other work.

I--I understand.

Never hurts to ask, though, right?

All right.

Uh, you know it doesn't sound like colic to me.

But, um-- monitor his appetite for the rest of the day,

and we'll talk in the morning. Okay, Robert?

Okay. Bye-bye.

You're pacing.

Yeah. Look. Here's kind of a crazy idea.

Your opinion of Tigress Eye was influenced

by the fact that my getting back into racing

will take me away from the clinic.

What?

I won't be around here as much.

I mean, racing is a totally different world.

Stop. Stop. Okay? Come here.

Listen. Um--

I knew from the very beginning

that you wanted to go back into racing.

I'm just happy you're able to do something you love.

So then you were just giving me your professional opinion?

Well, it wasn't... 100% professional.

You always made it clear that you wanted to get back into horse racing

without your father's influence.

But your father got you the horse, okay?

His fingerprints are all over it.

No. This is a no-strings-attached deal.

But it's still a deal. There are always strings.

Dani, listen,

you and I are in a relationship,

and I care about you.

If I see something that's gonna make you unhappy,

I have to tell you.Yeah.

So you should've just said it right away

instead of giving me a false diagnosis about my horse!

It wasn't a false diagnosis!

Okay. Well, you expect me to believe that now.

Ah--

For the record, contracts from Dave Jennings' office.

The track developer? I closed the deal last night.

That's good.

You see, my dad and I have a different way of doing business.

He likes to obliterate everything in his path,

where I like to play it a little looser if I think it'll pay off.

And in this case, leaving Jennings hanging for a day

just made him a little hungrier.

Hmm.

You know what I think?No. I don't.

I think you got lucky.

Missing that meeting wasn't playing some angle.

You were with Kris.

You think I'm lying to you?

I think that you're letting that relationship

get in the way of your responsibilities here.

Well, you're wrong.

And you're the one who told me that

I should tell her how I feel.

Yeah.

That was so you can get your head straight.

I don't think it worked.

My head is fine, Pablo.

Not from where I stand.

Then maybe you shouldn't stand so close...

partner.

Matt!

Matt? I understand that you don't wanna talk to me.

I understand why.

But you know, the Hollywood Stakes

is a chance for Raintree to get on the map.

So, you know, for the sake of Raintree,

will you just let me show you what Nicaya can do?

No.

Matt--

Not that horse.

The sooner I sell him and get rid of him, the better I'm gonna feel.

And you think that'll make you feel better.Don't!

Your mom doesn't blame the horse. Why do you?

You know, sometimes...

things just happen.

You know? Things that you really can't control.

And people get hurt. And I'm--

I'm sorry.

But our friendship means the world to me.

Okay.

One breeze.

He's gonna take on whatever you're feeling,

so when he starts to get fussy,

just be gentle with him, you know?

Let him know that you like him,

and he'll calm down.

Okay?

Come on, boy.It's gonna work.

Come on, buddy.

No. Ease up on the reins, Lance.

He's doing the exact opposite of what I asked.

Be gentle!

Talk to him! Just talk to him, okay?

Act like you like him. Let him know!

This is ridiculous.

Here. Hand me that helmet.

Hey, give him to me.

Sorry. It's just not working.

I know. Just gimme a leg up.

All right.

Good boy. Yeah!

She has a way with 'em, don't she?

She sure does.

♪♪

Well?Good ride, Kris.

Great time.

It's too bad he's gonna be no good for us on race day.

Why not?

'Cause we don't actually have a jockey to ride him.

You got me.

Kris--

I got my license back.

I can ride races again.

I thought the board rejected your appeal.

They did.

But...Junior had a conversation with Congressman Nichols.

I guess you're our jockey for Hollywood Park.

Awesome! Ha ha!

Kris...

I'm doing what's best for the ranch.

It's strictly business.

Good morning.

To celebrate your return to racing...

and to apologize.

Oh. It's beautiful.

We should fight more often.

Oh, come on. Was that a fight?

Well, I tend to get a little defensive

when it comes to my dad.

So now, if you don't mind--

Oh!Please accept my apology.

The digital x-ray software.

Dani, this-- this is great. Thank you.

You're a great vet.

And you deserve the best tools available to do your job.

You're also a great guy. And I want you to know that...

I do feel lucky to have you looking out for me.

Well, when you're happy, I'm happy.

I know.

Building this clinic and being here with you,

it's made me a lot stronger than I was.

I think that I can balance the racing and this business.

And I know that I can handle my father.

Well, Dani, you won't have to do that alone.

Uh-- sorry. Hold on.

Yep.

Equine Center.

Hi, Dad.

Yeah, listen, Dad. I'm just-- I'm right in the middle of something here.

So can I call you--

Wait. Which-- horse are you talking about?

The Aldar gelding?

Really? When is the claims race?

Huh!

Hey. Hey.

Everything okay?

Yeah. She's sleeping.

Let's-- let's talk for a second.

Sure. What's going on?

You and Junior seeing each other again?

It's more than that.

You know, I know that you're looking out for our best interests--

No, it's not your best interests I'm thinking about.

It's everybody else's. Junior has a business to run.

And Raintree needs you.And I'm on it.

Are you? Yeah.

So everything running smoothly over there right now?

What about a month from now?

Where are you gonna be then?

I don't know.

People give their lives to a horse ranch.

That's what makes it work.

Well, I think that my life counts for something, too.

Absolutely.

So decide what you want your life to be.

Not just for today. For the long haul.

That's what counts.

Hey...

Hey yourself! What's so urgent?

Did I pull you away from something?

No. I just...

don't like getting messages that say "We need to talk".

Oh, I'm sorry.They never end well.

Sorry.

What's going on?

Well...since we got back together,

I feel like I'm getting it from all sides.

How do you mean?

Well, you saw how Matt reacted.

And Jean's worried I'm gonna get hurt.

Pablo cornered me in the hospital.

Pablo talked to you about it?

Well, he talked to me about it, too. It was weird.

You just gotta let it roll off your back.

I hate this!

Kris, this is all just temporary.

No, it's not. The consequences are always gonna be there.

And our relationship upsets everybody.

I'm just tired of defending it to myself and others, and--

It's killing me.

What-- what did you come here to say, Kris?

I'm not gonna do this anymore.

I'm not gonna let others get in the way of you and me.

And I needed you here so that I could make

that promise out loud, face to face.

When we got pulled away from that chapel,

we got pulled away from starting a life together.

I just want you to know that I wanna get back to that.

We will.

I promise you that.

I love you.

I love you, too.

And when he fell off that pony,

it was like the whole ranch was waiting for him to cry.

And you could tell he was holding it in.

Matt wanted everyone to know he's so tough.

I know.

Jean. Jean.

You okay?

Yeah. Yeah.

I love the old stories.

Some new ones would be nice, though.

Jean, um--

I've been waiting a long time to say something.

Jean--

Pablo. Something's not right.

Jean, what's not okay? Jean?

Jean? Jean!

Hey! Someone! Doctor! Please!

Get in here quick. Something's wrong.

Kris?

It's my mom.

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