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[Jolie] Previously, on Beyond Black Beauty...

Now that we're together, we can finally go back home.

My father's not going to serve any time.

My grandfather's a retired judge, so he helped.

- [Akiel] Alvin! - [Alvin] Dad?

If he knew how much you loved bull

riding, wouldn't he invest in your dreams?

He's got dreams of his own.

Next time you're looking for some pointers, look my way.

I just have a lot on my plate with Dad. I--

Turns out he's the reason my parents have been fighting.

He scammed Norah's parents!

Beauty's more wild mustang than warm bloods.

Certainly not the partner you hitch your dreams to.

I didn't realize Baltimore meant so much to you.

I'll do anything.

[Jolie] Even if that means staying here?

[Eckert] Yes.

[eerie music playing]

Beauty?

Where are you?

Beauty!

Alvin, why are you...

[breathing heavily]

[Eckert and Janelle laughing]

Not again... Ugh.

You don't usually train at this time.

Neither do you.

What are you avoiding?

My house. My parents are, uh... getting reacquainted.

[sighs] Mine too. They've been

acting like teenagers. No self-control.

[laughing] What's with the makeshift course?

We're supposed to go to Stonepointe after school today

so I can prove that Gretchen was wrong about Beauty.

And then maybe she'll reconsider training with me.

Let me guess, you're in your head?

My life is good right now.

My parents are back together, Beauty and I are in sync...

Stonepointe is the missing piece.

- I need this. - And you'll get it.

Don't forget, Gretchen came to you because you're talented.

Own what you have to offer.

[cell phone dings]

Okay... who was that supposed to be?

Well... at the rodeo, Alvin and I kissed,

and ever since then, I can't stop thinking about him.

But now he's texting me back with only one-word replies.

I was gonna tell you, but you know... you've hated me enough.

Hmm. Girl, y'all ain't slick. I

called it from day one. [chuckles]

- So what do I do? - Well A, he's a guy.

They're useless. B, I've known Alvin my whole life.

He's good people. So, get over yourself.

A, you like Isabel

but don't want to admit it. Lil' Man spilled the tea. B...

Do something about it, or get over yourself.

Huh... Look at that, I still hate you.

[both laugh]

[theme music playing]

["All the Things" by Jason Jamal plays]

Remember the first time we met?

[laughs] Perfectly. Georgetown, 2004.

I was kicking your butt in the live debate

between the Black Student Law Society

- and the Business Association. - You showed me no mercy.

That's because I was focused on getting internship,

while you were too busy trying to flirt...

[chuckles] Can you blame me? You're beautiful.

And you kept... keep me on my toes.

Look, I have a surprise for you later. Okay. Wait, hold on.

I know you hate surprises. But

you'll appreciate this one. I promise.

I'm serious about us planting roots in Baltimore. Ça te dit?

Mm-hmm.

[Yvonne clears throat] Hello!

- Hi, good morning. - [Yvonne] Good morning.

Good morning.

I see you've made yourself comfortable...

in that it's been an easy transition for you.

Your family has been very helpful in that.

Honestly.

And I want to thank you for

lending the trailer for Beauty today.

Anything for my niece.

Um, I'll go get ready, mi amor. See you in 20?

- Twenty minutes. - Okay.

- Reign it in. - He's been here less than a week

and suddenly he's like the man of the house?

After what he put you and Jolie through?

Look, I needed to forgive him, not you.

He's making an effort, Von.

Elle... I'm not saying don't fight for your marriage,

but maybe don't pretend like your life hasn't changed.

[tranquil music plays]

[laughs] Okay, can you at least give me a hint?

No. That's not how this works, love. Alright! Ready?

This... this is our chance to start over.

Cédric, it's incredible...

But we can't afford this. I mean...

My paycheck only goes so far.

Don't worry about it. I'm going to find work of my own.

And Jolie? It's far from her school. There's no way that we--

Janelle, it's going to be okay. You gotta trust me on this one.

Please.

I need time to think about it.

Of course... Something tells me this is the one.

[sighs]

["Energy" by MELONYX plays]

[Isabel] Hey, Parrish.

[chuckles] What are you doing here?

Jolie said the ranch was understaffed

and low on supplies, so I came through.

But you didn't need to use Jolie,

could have just called me yourself.

What? Oh no. It's not like that.

Relax, Parrish. It's not like it's a date or anything.

Jolie Dumont, we meet again.

I wasn't going to give up.

I had a feeling. So, I'll record you

today, the team's panel will review

the footage, and assess.

Are these your parents?

Sorry, yes. This is Janelle and Cédric.

You've been to the ranch, right?

Yes. I was telling my mom about

it. Stables in the middle of the city?

It's kind of amazing.

Honestly, it's great to finally meet you.

Jolie and I are big fans.

And now I am a fan of your daughter's.

Shall we?

It's just me and you, Beauty.

We leave everything in the arena.

["Make it Look Easy" by Sonny Oh! plays]

Uh, cool her down, please.

Jolie, well done.

So all we do is wait?

[Gretchen] Yeah. Not for too long.

And in the meantime, keep up with your training.

Yeah, uh, maybe we should do some clinics.

There's that instructor in Okhala that we like.

- Okhala? - Yeah.

Cédric!

Papa, that's a really nice idea, but maybe another time.

Well, I've actually been eager to host a clinic myself.

But it's tough to find the time, or

the right community to work with.

Stonepointe Equestrian Center partner

with the Chamber's Family Ranch?

That is not our decision to make.

The ranch belongs to my sister.

Mom, can we at least try?

Honey, what do we have to lose?

I'm not making any promises.

Your father and I will pitch it to Yvonne together.

["Easy Does It" by Ravi Kuma plays]

Uh, you are so thirsty.

He wasn't at school today. He's literally MIA.

You're not worried?

He's probably just dodging your calls

because he's just figured out you're clingy AF.

Just... Here, how long has it been?

A few hours...

- [chuckles] Few hours. - [scoffs]

[exhales] Isabel!

Back so soon?

There's been a delay in our food

supply order. Von said I could stop by.

Isn't that nice, Ronnie?

[sighs] Hey.

- Hey. - What a day. [chuckles]

Ester's still healing, so her work lands on me.

You have no idea how needy parishioners can be.

How was your day?

[sighs] Well, the job hunt is ongoing.

But our new home is good motivation.

Look, there's no rush.

We can always stay here until we're back on our feet.

Sure. I guess I just want the space to be us again.

I do too. But that's not gonna happen overnight.

Safe has never been my first choice. You and I...

We're ambitious. You wanted to be the next Ginsburg.

And I wanted to be the next Goldman Sachs.

- This family, we're dreamers. - We still are.

But you can't erase the mistakes from your past.

It's going to take some time.

The one thing we can do right now--

You know what, you may be

better speaking to Yvonne on your own.

Mm...

I mean, come on... She hates me.

Sir, we're a family.

- It's all or nothing. - [sighs] Yeah.

- All it is. - [Yvonne] What you're suggesting

doesn't make sense. Clinics are expensive.

I know, but Stonepointe's offering to foot the bill.

Yeah, and the kids don't have to travel far.

They can stay here at the ranch where they feel safe.

This kind of partnership doesn't make sense.

We're nothing like Stonepointe.

True, but it could be life-changing.

Look at Jolie. She loves both worlds, Von.

And this way, while Jolie strengthens

her relationship with Gretchen,

the kids get to work with an Olympian.

It may actually inspire them to dream bigger.

We've been inspiring kids for years now.

In our DNA, but what would you

know about that? This isn't your family.

I think you have a problem with me

and you're throwing away a

chance of a lifetime out of spite.

Don't start something you're not prepared to finish.

- Enough. - No! He's got a lot of nerve.

Why would I take business advice from you?

A man with integrity wouldn't steal from his friends.

- Or abandon his wife and child-- - Yvonne!

You don't know what you're talking about.

We don't have to do the clinic.

I'll figure out how to work with Gretchen.

- Jolie-- - Please don't fight over me.

Everything's okay, Jo. Promise.

I let my passion get the best of me.

I overstepped. I'm sorry, Yvonne.

It got heated for a moment.

But no worries, baby girl. We're all good.

I can't figure you out.

I mean, we compete one day. Then,

you act like you want more from me.

Then you're here pretending you need supplies.

And now what? You're giving me the silent treatment?

It's hard to read your mixed signals.

Ronnie, I'm not here for any other reason

than to get food for our horses, 'cause feeding time is now.

But... I do want to get to know you

outside of competing. Outside of our families helping each other.

Don't you want the same thing?

No.

I mean, I just never thought of it.

I never thought of it.

Look, if and when you're ready

to step up to the plate, call me.

But until then, we're just neighbors and competitors.

I'm proud of you, girl. You did so well.

[cell phone ringing]

He's alive.

Hey. I'm sorry I missed your call. Had to

put in overtime since I missed the game.

I get it. I missed you...

I missed you, too.

I'm just gonna ask... was... was that kiss a one-time thing?

Because I feel like we might have something.

Yeah, we definitely have something.

- Good. - Look...

I gotta go. But I promise I'll call you tomorrow, 'kay?

Je pense souvent à toi.

Yeah, I got help from the French teacher.

Au revoir, Alvin.

[parents arguing in background]

- Hey! - Thanks for coming.

I'm sorry.

This is new for me. I'm not

used to someone being so forward.

I'm usually the one with a crush that doesn't go anywhere.

So you're telling me that

Ronnie Parrish, the alpha cowgirl,

has never asked anyone out...?

- Why? - It's just easier...

to like someone from afar. It never gets messy.

- That's no way to live. - I know.

I do like you.

And I do want to get to know you more.

Will you go on a ride with me?

Like a date...?

Yeah.

Cool.

But next time, you gotta feed a girl.

[chuckles] Okay.

[both laughing]

Hey! Don't be nervous, it's good news.

You made the shortlist.

[chuckles] Are you kidding me?

Thank you! What do I have to do next?

How- how do I make the team?

Over the next few months, there will

be pre-qualifying events across Europe.

Italy, Spain, France, even Belgium.

I can't afford that.

I heard what he said at the ranch.

A talent like yours shouldn't be wasted.

So... A group of Stonepointe

benefactors have chosen to support you.

They've seen the footage and want to be your syndicate.

Welcome to the big leagues, Jolie.

Your life's about to change.

["Midnight" by Xx_JTX_xX plays]

Thanks.

We're gonna make a lot of memories on this couch.

What did you do?

I know you needed more time to think about it, but, babe!

I couldn't really risk losing a gem like this.

We'll build a new life here and be happy.

You're gonna love it.

No.

No, you don't like the couch, you want a different one?

No. I don't want this.

- Any of it. - You haven't even tried.

Except that's all I've done. For months.

And now that you're here,

we're not actually moving forward.

We're doing what we always do,

which is what you want.

Okay, what does that even mean?

It's always the same routine with us.

Your voice is the only one that matters.

And I constantly put your needs before mine.

Tell me how you really feel.

You're spending money we don't have.

You're making deals you have no business making.

And you're not listening, Cédric.

I'm doing what's best for our family. What's wrong with that?

Hmm?

For the first time in years...

I feel like I'm in control of my life.

Coming home has done that for me.

I don't want to go backwards.

Neither do I.

With all that's happened, we get a do-over.

Neither of us should be settling.

Wow. That's rich, coming from you.

I gave you and Jolie everything.

But everything isn't what I asked for.

I think if you're honest with yourself...

This... isn't entirely what you asked for either.

I want you to be happy.

I wanted this to work so badly...

- It's been... - Exhausting.

Exhausting.

Yeah.

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