[soft music]
- Whoo!
[horse snorting]
- I feel so blessed when I look out over our land, honey.
It's so beautiful.
We are so lucky.
Make me a promise, babe? - Yeah, anything.
- Always keep this place in the family.
- Of course, it's our spot
- When I look out there,
all I can see is my blood, sweat and tears.
This place was huge when I got it.
I knew what it could be, though.
- Look at it now.
So rich, it's perfect.
[chuckling] Come on,
I'm gonna race you back.
That is, if you're up to it, old man.
- Who you calling an old man? I usually win.
- Not this time. If I win,
you get to do the stables tonight.
If you win, I'll do the dishes. Deal?
- How about when I win,
you do the stables for a week and the dishes.
You're on. [laughing]
Hup! [up-tempo music]
[soft music]
[laughing]
[both]: Oh.
- The winner is... Ms. Hannah Rhodes.
- A few more yards and I'd have had you.
[Hannah laughing]
- Alright, you two, you proved your endurance.
Time to wrap it up.
These plates aren't gonna empty themselves.
Wash up. Get in here. - Alright, boss lady,
give me five minutes and I'll be there.
I need the five minutes. I don't suggest you take 'em.
[laughing] - Well, don't be too long.
- Alright.
[groaning]
- So what did you guys do this morning?
- It was great. We rode. Forever. It was fantastic.
- Where is your father?
- He said he wanted to feed the horses
before he had lunch himself.
- Typical.
Honey, the horses can wait.
We can't.
Gentry!
Gentry.
- I love you, son.
Rudy, I need you to take care of your mom and sister for me.
And this place.
Don't let it go, son. It stays with us.
- Okay, Dad.
- There's something I need you to do for me.
- Gentry?
Gentry, baby! [sobbing]
Baby? Wake up. Wake up! Wake up.
He's not breathing! He's not breathing!
Go get help! Go!! [sobbing]
Baby, wake up, baby.
- You can't talk about it. To anybody. Ever.
You understand?
- I-I won't say a thing.
- I know.
[soft music]
- I think it's a bit too soon to be packing his things, Anne.
I don't think you're ready.
And I don't think it's gonna feel right for the kids.
[crying softly]
- What am I supposed to do now, Susie, huh?
I can't afford this place, I can't tend to it.
I told him we didn't need this much land,
all those horses, but he had to have 'em.
[sniffling]
- He did the best he could. You tried to tell him.
- Hey, Mom...
you should eat something.
- That is a powerful serve you got there, Sheriff.
You ever played professionally?
- I've just been practising a bit.
- Yeah, well, it shows.
Takes a confident man to master the delicate game of tennis.
- Well, that's what they say. Your serve.
- Ah...the story of my life.
- Nah, you just pulled it.
- Nah, nah, no excuses.
- We appreciate the support through the campaign.
Look forward to making positive changes for the county.
- Sure, Sheriff, sure.
Building a better community is in everybody's best interest.
Don't you think?
Speaking of positive changes, my partners and I were thrilled
to hear about that jail you gonna build.
We definitely voted in favour of that.
- You getting at something, Darden?
- Why don't we finish this conversation at the house?
- Whatever you want.
- Follow me.
- Hey.
How ya holding up, banana?
- I'm okay.
- Yeah?
- No. But I will be.
I'm really worried about my mom and Rudy,
and I'm trying really hard not to completely fall apart myself.
I feel like they need me.
- Yeah. You know, your mom and I...
have been through some really tough times.
And we always get through 'em.
I admire your strength. But you need to grieve.
- I know.
I just...don't have anything to say right now.
- Okay, but when you're ready, I-I'll be waiting...
...with some Rocky Road and whipped cream.
[Hannah laughing] - I bet you will.
You and that sweet tooth.
- Uh...I binge, in moderation, a little.
[Hannah laughing] - Well, I gotta get going.
Got a lot of things to catch up on,
and I'm happy I paid attention when Daddy was still alive,
or I wouldn't even know where to start.
- Can I have a hug? Hmm.
Oh, baby.
- Thank you. - You're welcome.
- Gotta get going. - Yeah...yeah.
- So what's your interest in the prison, Darden?
- I assume you're gonna be looking for a contractor?
I'd like to be on the list of viable candidates.
- So there's the catch.
- Oh, no, no catch. More like a...suggestion.
To our mutual benefit.
- Listen, Darden,
I know all about you and your shenanigans.
And I've got a pretty good idea
what this county was like before I took over.
I was hired to do a job and I'm gonna do it
to the best of my ability. You understand me?
- Coming in loud and clear, Sheriff.
- Thanks for the tea.
- Oh, now come on back.
Play another game.
Jiminy Crickets, I wanna win one.
[birdsong]
- I took inventory last night.
We have 12 hogs, 42 chickens and three cows.
We'll keep the chickens, but we're gonna sell the hogs
and the cows to the slaughterhouse.
What do you think, Rudy?
Rudy, you work with all the livestock.
I wanna know what you think of my plan.
Rudy.
Talk to me!
Honey, say something.
Hannah!
So?
What are you thinking, Doc?
- Well, physically, he's perfectly healthy.
No problems there.
He could speak if he chose to.
- So why isn't he talking?
- Stress, for one thing. But in medical terms,
we refer to it as selective mutism.
- Hannah, can you give us a moment alone, please?
- It's simple, really. I assume this is his way
of dealing with the loss of his father.
He's just shut down temporarily.
- Right. Um, what else can we do in the meantime?
- I want you to reach out to a specialist in Houston,
try to get an appointment.
This is not really my expertise.
Here you go.
This doctor should be able to ignite his speech,
I can assure you, but it will take time and money.
[soft music]
- Whatever it takes.
[soft country music]
- Mom?
It's okay. It's okay.
[sighing]
Why you banging on my door at 7 a.m. in the morning?
You selling something?
- No, I'm not selling anything, but I am here on business.
Good morning. My name is Gregory Darden.
- Just what is your business, Gregory Darden?
- Your husband owes me $150,000, ma'am.
- Well, my husband's dead, mister.
So I guess we're done here.
- I meant to say your late husband,
and, no, we are not done here.
I am very sorry for your recent loss,
Mrs. Rhodes,
and I do apologize for my abrupt behaviour.
In the wake of his passing,
this becomes your responsibility,
in accordance with the community-property laws
of our great state.
- Please don't do this.
- Unfortunately, when someone dies,
this wicked old world keeps spinning around.
This property was collateral against a business loan.
Now it looks like I'm gonna have to foreclose.
Unless you wanna pack up right now
and call it even-steven.
- I need to call a lawyer.
- That's an excellent idea.
Look, Mrs. Rhodes, I'm not an unreasonable man.
I'll even hire a realtor to help relocate you and the kids.
But I'm going to need that money in 30 days.
Otherwise you leave me no choice but to return with the sheriff
and seize the property, by force if need be.
Am I clear?
- No, you're not clear enough.
I can't come up with that amount of money in 30 years.
- Thirty days, Mrs. Rhodes.
You might want to call that lawyer now.
- We have 30 days to pay Darden or we're gonna have to leave.
What are we gonna do?
- If it weren't for Daddy,
he wouldn't have the cash flow he does.
He was right not to trust him.
What a snake.
- Well, lawyer says there's nothing I can do.
The judgment's valid.
He's entitled to the money Daddy owed.
- What if we race Sheba in the barrel-racing championship?
We can use the prize money as a down payment at least,
and we can take out a loan on the rest.
- Seriously? Hannah.
- I am serious. We can get her in shape in time.
Donny can ride her.
She won before, she'll win again.
- It's not a bad idea, Sue.
None of us have come up with anything better.
Gent took great care of her. Said she was his jackpot.
- Well, I hope he was right.
- Dad loved you so much.
I need you to win us one more championship, you hear?
Just one.
- Ain't no races left in that dud.
Definitely no championships.
- Back for more abuse, Mr. Birch?
Somebody's gotta take care of the horses,
and who else is gonna do it at this rate?
- When you're done with Molly, take a look at Sheba.
We might be entering her in some races.
- Good luck with that.
[horse snorting]
Whoa. Whoa, whoa.
There we go.
Shhh.
[neighing] Easy now.
[neighing] Whoa.
- Mr. Birch, I am so sorry!
She's been kind of rowdy since Daddy left.
- I don't get paid enough for this.
I'll be back when you've got my money
- Donny, I know if you ride her, she can win.
- Hannah, this old girl's past her prime.
Besides, your father still owes me from last time we raced.
- Donny, my dad and I didn't have secrets,
which means I know he shaved all the wages off your debt.
You owe him 10 grand, at least.
- We had an arrangement to get that squared away.
So technically he still owed me for my race time.
- That really isn't relevant right now.
Can you please just try? [Donny sighing]
- What do I get outta the deal? - Pride.
You can bring back the legacy of a man who once loved you.
And pride for yourself for winning with an underdog.
- I would be proud and honoured
to preserve your father's legacy.
But I expect to be compensated. I want 10% of the winnings.
- Five. - Eight.
- Seven.
- 7.5, you got a deal
- A greedy deal at 7.25. [Donny chuckling]
- You're your father's daughter
[soft music]
Ho! Ho!
This is a waste of my time. - What's wrong?
- She gets winded every 50 feet.
She just doesn't have the endurance.
- She's just getting warmed up.
She hasn't been trained in a while.
She'll get it. I know she will.
- I know her competition is gonna be more than just warm.
- Come on.
She still has it in her. I know she does.
- I'm sorry.
Your father was a great man.
He's gone and that's hard, I'm sure. But you're holding
onto something that doesn't exist anymore.
This horse is not a winner,
and she's never gonna be a winner ever again, Hannah.
You need to find another way to come up with that money.
This is not gonna be a good return on your investment,
I promise.
- So you're just quitting?
One frustrating day and you're just done.
My father loved you.
He taught you everything you know,
and gave you your big break.
Honour his memory and just try harder.
Donny!
[sighing] [softly]: You're all we have.
- Well, well, hello. I didn't know you'd be here.
Dr. Smith asked when the horses last had wormer.
- I don't know.
- Well, when did the farrier come last?
- I don't know. - Well...
what do you know?
- That my husband's gone.
I can't do it without him.
I'm all alone.
- You have me.
And you are stuck with me, whether you like it or not.
They need you, Anne.
[soft music]
- This is it.
I wanna put the deck out here somewhere.
Kinda surround the pool, you know?
I want an entertainment area for grillin'.
I like to grill - a lot.
- I can make some better use of them stables.
Maybe a warehouse, boat or RV garage?
- Perfect!
Tennis courts out there somewhere, of course.
Me and Michelle like to play.
Man, I have been waiting to get my hands on this property.
I am going to use this place.
- Maybe a nine-hole golf course.
- You think there's room?
- Sure. All I gotta do is mow down some of these hills.
- Well, draw it up. The more activities,
the better, don't ya think?
- What are you doing here? Get off my property!
- Safe to say I already own it, Mrs. Rhodes.
Just a matter of time
Hey! Watch it!
These are imported, handmade.
- You need to leave right now before I get my rifle.
- There's no need for that, Mrs. Rhodes
- Hannah?!
- Yeah, Ma?
- I am putting you all out. All of ya!
- Get my .30-30!
- Come on, let's let the chickens have their day.
- Brass is worth money. Gotta liquidate everything,
if we're gonna make a dent in that debt.
- You need a lot more brass if you're gonna pay back Darden.
Donny quit today.
- What?
- So the race won't be an option for us anymore.
- Hannah...why don't you race?
Daddy trained you.
You guys won two races. - I'm not ready.
I'm never racing again.
I can't without Dad.
- Daddy would never want you
to give up on something you love so much.
You have to do it.
- No, I don't.
- Then what can I do?
[soft music] - I'm not ready.
Daddy...
we need your help.
Everything's falling apart,
and I don't know how much more Mama can take.
And Rudy won't even talk to us.
Please, Daddy, help us.
It's a waste.
[neighing]
[country music playing]
- Four in a row, old man.
Sure you wanna keep this up?
I almost feel bad, takin' this money from ya.
- It's a Christmas present from my wife.
- Seriously gonna drop your marital timepiece
for a game of 9-ball?
- I don't have any way to win my money back.
- Okay. Me, too.
Rack 'em, old man.
- That won't be necessary.
Take this...
and take a hike.
[scoffing]
- Christmas come early. - Move! Scram! Vamoose.
[chuckling]
How much he take you for?
- Doesn't matter.
- Come on, what's the fun of being rich
if you can't spread the wealth around?
- I don't want your money.
- Look, I know you haven't been paid at the Rhodes place
since Gentry passed. Let me help you with that.
I know those miles back at the house
are wide open and waiting,
like little birds.
What do you think?
Let me buy you a drink.
- Alright. Just one drink.
- Alright.
[knocking] That's the spirit.
- Where have you been?! I've been freaking out!
"Your father was a good man.
I raised this horse to run. His name is Atonement.
[chuckling] This is my gift to you.
Race him and you will win. I hope to visit very soon.
Sincerely, your concerned friend."
Is this a joke?
There's no way this is real.
[sighing]
Rudy, help me get this horse to the barn.
We have to get him hydrated before he falls over.
- Wait. - Rudy!
Come on, Rudy, say it.
Rudy, if you have something to say,
just say it.
- You should race.
For Dad.
- I'll do it.
I'll race.
Come on.
[soft guitar music]
[music]
- Everything okay?
- Yep, I'm fine.
- You're doing a great job.
Aren't ready to quit on me, are ya?
- Y'know, sometimes I feel like I'm the adult
in this relationship.
- What do you mean?
- I mean I feel like I'm the one carrying all the weight,
and you expect me to save everyone,
bail us out of this mess,
pay back for Daddy's mistakes.
However you want to look at it, I can't stand the pressure, Mom!
- Hannah.
- It's not fair and I don't even think I can do it.
- Hannah!
- It's gonna be hard to leave this place.
It's like losing Dad all over again.
Except I haven't even recovered from the first time.
- We're not going anywhere.
You have to have more faith than that, Han.
- We're out of time. We're completely out of options.
We're not gonna figure it out.
- Well, I remember when your dad took on this ranch.
It was like an impossible task.
No one believed that he could do it.
He had a vision... and we take view.
You get what I'm saying?
- Yeah. Yeah, I get what you're saying.
- Win that race...
and honour him.
- What are you so down for, baby girl?
It's just a test of your strength.
Don't let 'em break ya.
I love you all very much.
- I miss you, Daddy.
[wild cheering] [announcer]: Up next,
we have veteran Charlie East of Hancock County
riding Blue Steel.
[cheering]
That's 15 points for Charlie East
of Hancock County.
- 15-3. I can't even come close to that.
- Baby, it's just a qualifying race.
If it doesn't work out today, you still have another shot.
Your daddy taught you everything you need to know.
He believed in you.
I believe in you. You can do this.
- Okay. Okay.
I'm ready.
- Remember, if you feel him slowing down,
give him a good nudge. You're in control, okay?
You can do this.
- Okay.
- That's my girl. - Up next, we have
newcomer Hannah Rhodes riding Atonement.
- It's not too late to back out, Han. You don't have to do this.
- I wanna do it, Daddy. I wanna race.
- Well, I've never been more proud of ya.
- Thanks, Dad.
- I just wish I was someone you could've been more proud of.
- Nobody's perfect, but in my eyes,
you were as close as it gets.
I'm so proud to be your daughter.
- So grown up. When did that happen?
Alright...
you go get 'em, baby girl.
I'll be right there with ya.
[Hannah sighing] - I won't let you down, old man.
- I won't let you down either.
[crowd cheering]
[music]
[cheering]
[up-tempo music]
[cheering]
- That's a 14.9 for Hannah Rhodes.
That one qualifies her for the championship next week.
- I knew you could do it! - Congratulations, Hannah!
I knew you could do it! That is amazing!
[music]
[music fading]
- Uh, hi. I have a delivery for Ms. Hannah Rhodes?
- You're looking at her.
- There you go. Sign here, please.
- Hold that?
- Thanks. - Oh, my riding boots!
Just in time for the race.
Help yourself to some jerky.
- Uh, sure.
- My dad used to love jerky.
- Mm.
- Jerky can keep you going all day long,
and it's the one thing thy will never disappoint you.
- Is that so?
- Certainly never disappointed me.
What?
- You seem pretty young to be out there racing.
[laughing] - Okay.
Well, I've been riding since I was six.
And during summers I attend a program
at an equestrian college in West Virginia,
so trust me, I have earned my spot at that ranch.
- Um, well, it was nice to have met you, Ms. Hannah Rhodes.
Oh, here you go.
- Keep it. I'll make another batch.
- You made this batch?
- Yeah.
- Maybe you could teach me how to make it sometime.
- Yeah. [chuckling]
I'll see you around.
- Easy, girl. Whoa. Whoa.
- Well...
...she's in great shape.
She's due any day now.
- Any day?
That just darkened my week.
I'm not prepared to have another mouth to feed.
- Give her these twice a day. It'll help.
- Thanks, Doc. - See it as a happy time.
Don't let it stress you out.
- Yeah. - I'll be back in a few days
to check on her, probably Friday.
If anything happens before then, please call me immediately.
- Got you on speed dial. [chuckling]
- Anne? - Yeah.
- I know times are tough right now...
but everything's gonna be okay.
[country music playing]
- Well... if it isn't Dr. Once Was.
How are you this fine afternoon?
- Not as good as my favourite lying, cheating...
- Hold that thought.
- You look like you could use a drink?
- Why, yes, I could use a drink. Please.
- What's on your mind?
- Whiskey on the rocks.
Thank you.
Now...are we here to trade loving insults,
or you got something for me?
Spend it wisely.
- Don't you worry about that.
- Well, I'm all ears.
- They got this new colt from somewhere.
- Any idea where? - Not really.
The girl's working. Thinking about running him
in the big race.
- Hannah? Why?
- The other kid, Don, quit. So she's training.
The colt looks pretty good, from what I can see.
- How's she look?
[scoffing]
- Like a three-year-old on a 10-speed.
[laughter]
- Well, that's just perfect. Hmm.
- Here ya go.
- Why, thank you, darling. - You got it.
- Here's to the precious three-year-old
on a brand-new 10-speed.
[chuckling]
[music]
- Still way off and you're all over the place.
You need to push. Atonement can take it.
- Well, I can't. I feel clumsy and awkward,
and I don't even think I can control him.
- I think you've had enough for today.
You're just getting frustrated 'cause you're overly tired.
Aren't ready to quit on me, are ya?
- I need to give it a few more runs.
- You can do this, baby.
- You're wasting your time on that animal.
It ain't worth five minutes.
If I was a gambling man,
I'd say she won't make it through the winter.
What did you say?
- You really should have me put that horse down.
It's the humane thing to do.
- You get off our property,
and don't you come back.
We can get anybody else to take care of our livestock!
- Good luck finding somebody to do that for free.
Darden, remember you said if I did that thing for you,
you'd have something for me?
Well, I changed my mind.
I'll do it. You can count me in.
- Don't you listen to him.
Nobody is ever gonna put any of our horses down.
You understand? Don't you worry.
[kissing] My sweet, strong boy.
[soft guitar music]
♪ Do you know ♪
- I'm real proud of you, son.
I know it wasn't easy to watch your sister and mom
go through all that, but you kept your word.
- Okay, Dad.
I love you.
- I love you too, bud.
♪ My mama's eyes ♪
♪ My daddy's hands ♪
♪ My grandma's heart ♪
♪ If you want to see...♪
♪ I'll show you more ♪
♪ I'll show you things nobody...♪
I'm real proud of you, baby girl.
You've come a long way in just a few days,
and I know you can do this.
You're my champion.
[country music]
- We sure appreciate you coming by, my friend.
I got a feeling things are gonna go our way.
We'll be thinking about y'all.
- I like your bike.
- You, uh, want some jerky?
- Thanks.
- Come on, girlie.
[...music...]
♪ Well it's killin' me ♪
♪ I wanna let you in ♪
♪ But I can't keep on like this...♪♪
- Well...she didn't get the riding gene from Gent.
- She's just rusty.
Needs a little more time to get reacquainted.
Keep going!
- This place is as good as Darden's.
- Come on, banana!
[background chatter] [country music playing]
- I missed that shot myself. My stick slipped.
- Your stick slipped? That's just sad.
Pay up.
- You don't even need the money. - It's not about need.
It's about earning it. Wouldn't you agree?
Look, this thing we're doing is a business deal,
just like any other,
but you drop so much as a stitch anywhere,
you're gonna be out a lot more than 20 measly bucks.
- It's just not right, Darden.
They're good people. They've suffered enough.
- Don't let your conscience bother you.
You got your own debts to pay.
You want out, you pay up,
pure and simple.
We agreed?
I guess we are.
I love this place.
I think I'm gonna retire here.
Later, 'gator.
- What is it?
- Deliciousness.
You need that for the big race tomorrow.
Trust me, it'll make a big difference.
[gagging] - Mm-mm.
I-I think I'm gonna throw up.
- Mm-mm.
You know how long it took me? That's like 17 pounds of greens,
to take this many veggies... and make it this big.
There are so many vitamins in there, nutrients,
electrolytes... - Don't you have any gum?
- ...vitamin C, potassium. No sugar.
I want your body at optimum peak performance.
- It's gum.
And what about my mental state? I feel like I'm going crazy.
- You're gonna look like you are, too.
[Hannah sighing]
[crickets chirring]
[soft music]
Right now we're most concerned about your speed, your balance,
your agility... - Okay, I get it.
- Goodnight. I love you.
Come on, Rudy.
[Susie sighing]
- Hey...
I know it's hard with that much pressure on you, okay?
But your best is gonna be enough.
Enough for your mom and enough for Rudy.
Okay? - You really think I can do it?
- Oh, I know you can. That's why I'm so hard on you.
Remember, I only need your best.
Get some rest.
[sighing] - Okay.
- Good night, banana.
[soft music]
[up-tempo music]
- Welcome to the 2015 Hancock County Racing Championships.
We've got over 100 competitors here today all racing the clock
to bring home that first-place buckle.
- What I noticed, Steve,
this is a much tighter arena than when I raced.
It's gonna be very important for the competitors
to hug the corners close and get off to a fast start.
- Win or lose, it doesn't matter as long as you do your best.
I will be so proud of you. I'm already so proud of you.
- I feel like I'm gonna forget everything I need to know,
like all of my training's gonna completely disappear.
- Honey, you know what to do. Get out there, do...
- Up next we have veteran Charlie East of Hancock County.
- Okay, okay.
[cheering] [indistinct commentary]
- He's running strong. He's making his way
to the first barrel. [indistinct commentary]
He's making his way to the second barrel.
Ooh! He's going on to the second barrel now!
He's headed toward the third! [cheering]
- You done it, baby girl.
[indistinct commentary]
- I'm so proud of you and your perseverance.
I love you, Hannah.
- What if I can't do it, Dad?
- There will be other opportunities out there,
if you want to take them, so no worries.
Get on out there.
- Ooh, he's making his way to the finish line.
And it's a 14.767 set.
Heck of a line for our veteran Charlie East.
Up next we have Hannah Rhodes riding Atonement.
[cheering]
Hannah's strong out the gate. She's looking good.
Ooh, a slight stumble around barrel one.
- Come on, banana. - She's getting some speed.
[indistinct] Here she comes!
- That's right!
= Oh, knocking down barrel three
is gonna take Hannah right out of today's competition.
[cheering]
[sniffling]
- What happened?
- It was like we weren't connected.
I went left, he went right. I don't know what happened.
It was like I was riding a different horse.
- You pick yourself up.
Stand tall.
You did your best and everything is gonna be okay.
- Hannah, are you okay?
- I'm so sorry I let you down, Mom.
- Oh, sweetie. You could never let me down.
I'm so proud of you. [Hannah sniffling]
Baby, I love you so much.
- Alright, let's get going on plan B.
- We have a plan B?
- Not yet... but we'll think of something.
- Oh, there you are, Jeffery.
Nicely done, Jeffery. Nicely done.
- My money.
- What money?
- You said if I did that thing for you,
you would give me more money.
- Did I say that?
- Yeah, you did. I want my money.
- I think you misunderstood our arrangement.
I said I would clear your debt.
I never said I would pay you for anything.
Hey, you better take it down a notch, Jeffery.
You best tread very lightly right now,
or you're gonna ruin my celebration.
You don't wanna ruin my celebration, do you, Jeffery?
Because that would make me very angry.
And if I became angry,
I would have to find a place to put that anger.
And there you are, right there in front of me.
So...we done here?
Where is that little girl? I like that little girl.
[soft music]
♪ I've never been afraid ♪
♪ Of sinking like a stone ♪
♪ Holdin' on to everything ♪
♪ And jumpin' in alone ♪
♪ It's like I rush to the bottom ♪
♪ Always craving the deep end ♪
♪ That feelin' of fallin' ♪
♪ Yet I feel that I'm sinkin' ♪
♪ I am so happy ♪
♪ Well I just want to float ♪♪
[soft guitar music]
- You're mine now, girl.
You were always his favourite.
Just you and me now.
So is this plan B?
Just leaving?
- Look at the bright side.
No more maintaining all this land, this big house.
- No more picking up poop for me.
- Exactly.
Maybe we'll move to a high-rise in the city.
- The city? - What do you think?
- I can't just park my horse at a parking meter.
- Okay.
Maybe not the city.
I really am sorry, Hannah.
I really am.
- For what?
- I should never have put so much pressure on you.
It was never your problem to solve.
It was wrong of me to burden you with it all.
- I liked doing all that stuff.
It makes me feel like... I'm filling Daddy's shoes.
Besides, Daddy always told me I was his toughest cowgirl.
- Yeah, that sounds like Daddy.
[Hannah laughing]
- Now pack.
We have to get this done so we can just move on.
- Promise me one thing, Hannah.
- What?
- Can you just be a kid?
You've always just been so grown up.
I want you to just focus on yourself, okay?
No more training, no more excessive chores,
no more parenting your brother.
Or me, for that matter.
Let that be a change you make.
Meet some kids your own age.
Meet a boy. [Hannah laughing]
You need that.
- I'm really okay, Mom
- You are too much, girl.
[Hannah chuckling]
Alright.
- Hey, girl.
[whispering]
Mom, hurry, hurry up! It's coming right now! Hurry!
- He's got you pretty stressed out today, huh?
You need something a little stronger.
- Pour me something, Teddy.
[country music]
- You could've said no.
- Said no to what?
- Come on, Jeff. I saw you talking to Darden.
I heard what he talked you into.
[sighing]
- I needed the money.
- You needed money, Jeff?
We all need money.
There are more honest ways to earn a buck.
There are good people, Jeff.
This is your chance to be one of 'em.
Do the right thing...
or I will.
[sighing]
- How...how is she?
Is the baby okay?
- She's just fine. It's a boy.
- What should we name him?
- Redemption.
- I think that's a fine name, Hannah.
[chuckling]
- Oh, I'll get your money.
- Oh, not necessary. On the house.
My thank-you to Gent and to you
for always taking such good care of me.
- Oh, thank you! [laughing]
Oh, we'll miss times like these.
You've always been so wonderful.
We have so many great memories of you and these horses.
- Well, we need make sure we get this colt on medication
to make sure he gets a good start.
Use your money for that.
- Thank you.
[laughter]
[soft music]
- This is your time now, son.
I'm sorry you had to grow up so fast,
but I know you're gonna do well.
I need you to take care of your mom and my baby girl.
I love you.
Always.
- We can't keep going.
We don't have anymore time. Darden's taken everything away.
- Well... our fate hasn't been sealed yet.
Anything could happen.
Anything.
- Well. Oh! Is that a smile?
- Maybe.
- Oh-ho-ho-ho, I like smiles. [giggling]
- Where's the colt?
- It's in the barn.
- Well, let's go take a look.
- I was thinking about making
some of my famous blueberry pancakes for you two.
I mean if...if you want me to.
- Really? - Yes.
[laughter] - Alright.
I'm gonna go get some blueberries and...
[horn honking] You hear that?
Is that Darden?
Better not be Darden!
- It didn't look like Darden.
- Hey there. [horse snorting softly]
You're a beautiful boy.
You gonna make one heck of racehorse someday.
Yes, you will.
That is one good-looking horse, my friend.
Good morning, ladies! - Who might you be?
You one of Darden's goons? - We're almost done packing.
- Darden? I wouldn't be caught dead
in the same room with a crook like Darden.
My name's Carter.
- Well, what are you doing here, Carter?
And how does my son know you when I don't?!
- I beg your pardon, ladies.
I mean you no harm.
I just came to check on my colt over there.
- Now let me tell you something, Mr....
- Carter. - Carter.
We've already lost our ranch.
- Miss... - Susie.
- Susie. I don't come here empty-handed.
Nor am I here to collect a debt,
like everybody else who walks onto this property.
What I intend to do is to write y'all a big old cheque,
and in exchange you will relinquish to me
that fine racing specimen in the stall over there.
- What are you talking about?
- Gentry bred his mare to a stallion
named Astounding Day.
- No way. - You mean...
the champion thoroughbred Astounding Day?
- The very same.
I received an invitation to buy the foal at birth.
That's right.
Rudy over there gave me notice,
so I'm here to claim my door prize.
- Rudy gave you notice?
- This is a signed agreement
between Gentry and myself.
Both our attorneys were present during the negotiations.
Our agreement took place long before Gentry's death,
and so it predates any claim to ownership by Darden.
- Mr. Carter, are you serious? - I'm serious, little lady.
Now, if y'all don't mind,
I'd like to give you a cheque and be on my way.
I do want my vet to come
and take a look at the colt immediately.
If y'all don't mind.
- This is a fabulous opportunity for Redemption.
How much did you guys agree on?
- Well, I'm gonna shave off his gambling debts
from the price. After deducting those debts,
I'm gonna owe you $250,000.
- What?!
- $250,000?
Is that what you just said?
- Yes, he did, and it's too late to take it back now!
[exclamations and laughter]
- Sir, you just bought yourself a racing horse!
Um, I will go grab your paperwork. Um...
- We'll handle the paperwork later on.
Rudy, have a good one, sir.
- Wait, what time does the bank close?
Is today Friday or Saturday? Can we cash this cheque now?
- I don't see why not.
I think the bank's open a few more hours.
- Oh! Oh!
Ah!
[excited laughter]
Oh, my God! Oh, my God!!!
[all screaming]
- Well, hello, Darden.
It's a pleasure to see you.
- Well, I'm glad to see
you've touched base with reality at last.
Y'all packed up, ready to go?
- Yeah, I packed.
We were all packed.
But then we unpacked.
So.
- Why on earth would you do that?
- We found a way to pay you.
We got your money. - All your money,
plus interest.
I assume you'll be satisfied now.
- You know I think it's time you and your fan club get going.
Otherwise we'll have to forcibly remove you from the property.
- Get off our property, Darden.
- I bet this thing ain't worth the paper it's printed on.
Y'all think you can play me for a fool.
[laughter] - We already know you're a fool,
Darden. But the cheque is good.
Call the bank. They're open till 4:00.
- Call the bank. Call the bank.
I'm gonna call the police, that's who I'm gonna call.
I am serious. Y'all need to think about this.
- Looks like somebody already made that call.
[laughing]
- Y'all called the police on me?
- Afternoon, Sheriff.
Can I get you anything? Iced tea? Lemonade?
- No, thank you, Susie.
And don't worry, I'm not here for you this time.
Darden! I'm here for you.
I need you to come with me,
have a little chat down at the station.
- John, what's this all about?
- Your buddy Jeffery told us everything.
I got a warrant for your arrest.
I don't want this to be too formal,
so if you just get in the car,
we can make this nice and simple.
- Let me see that warrant. Give me the warrant!
I'm gonna need to talk to my lawyer.
- Yeah, well, you can talk to him downtown.
- Get your hands off me! I put you in office, you moron!
I own you! - Back down, Darden.
Don't make me do this in front of all these nice people.
This has 100,000 volts in it, it will rectify your noncompliance.
- Alright. Alright.
We'll talk down at the station.
- Said you wanted to get in on the prison?
Well, here's your chance to get a firsthand look at it.
- That was a nice surprise. What'd he do? What happened?
- Your girl here lost the race because he drugged her horse.
- He drugged my horse?! - He bet against her,
and stood to win thousands off her loss.
It was a scheme. I'm sorry, it's the ugly truth.
- I told you, Aunt Susie.
I felt like I was driving a different horse.
- We're lucky all he did was kick down a barrel.
It could've been much worse.
- I'll be taking that.
You won't be making it to the bank by 4:00 anyway.
- He won't be needing that where he's going.
He will have all his needs taken care of for some time.
You can be sure of that.
- So...
no high-rise?
- Nope. No high-rise. You okay with that?
- Oh, I'm so much more than okay with that!
[laughing]
Hey.
You're the delivery guy, the one who gave me my boots.
That's my beef jerky.
- Yep, also Reserve Deputy Sheriff.
Somebody's gotta deliver the mail,
just like somebody's gotta protect this county.
Guess I'm the guy for both jobs. - Guess so.
- By the way, you got me hooked. Nothing like homemade jerky.
[laughing] - Oh!
When are you gonna show me how to make some?
- I don't even know you.
Can't just share my deepest, darkest secret, can I?
- Well, maybe we should get to know each other.
- Yeah? - I get off work a little later.
I could swing by. If that's okay with you.
- That's just fine with her. - Mom.
- Please do come by.
I'm making my famous blackberry cobbler.
We'd love to have you. - Mom.
- I will be here.
- Bye.
- Toodle-oo, Ron. Mm. [excited giggling]
- So what's next, Rudy, hmm?
I kind of like the idea of breeding and selling horses.
You make quite the sales boy.
And I've got a lot of good names for 'em, too.
Like, uh...Misty,
or...Shadow, or Charming.
[laughing] - Rudy Tooty Fresh and Fruity.
[laughter]
- Hey, I love you.
I love you so much,
and I'm so happy that you're back with us.
Let's get going.
[soft music]
- Hey, pretty lady.
I'm sorry about all the trouble I caused.
I wanna thank you...
for saving this place,
thank you for what you done for our baby girl.
You gave her her confidence back.
And she may not have won this time out...
but she'll be ready for the next time.
It's all coming together.
Y'all just keep moving.
- We will.
We miss you.
I miss you.
[laughter]
- What, you too old to let your Aunt Sue feed you?
- Yes, he is. [laughter]
- I'm gonna get you!
- Stop embarrassing him.
- Well, everyone, it has been a heck of a year,
but we made it through.
So glad y'all could join us here for his birthday.
I love everyone at this table so much.
Happy birthday, Rudy. [Rudy giggling]
- Happy birthday.
[laughter] - Oh, my gosh.
[indistinct chatter]
[laughter]
[music]
- I love you all...very much.
I'm real proud of who you are and who I see you're becoming.
I can't wait to ride with you again, Hannah.
One of my favourite things in the world to do.
- I'm excited to ride again with you, too, Dad.
- I love you, honey.
- I love you more.
Always.
- I'm always here.
Always.
[music]
[guitar music]
[music fading]
[soft music]
♪ I am leaving on a journey today ♪
♪ Packin' up this soul and this skin ♪
♪ There are things I've been meaning to change ♪
♪ I don't think I can without going ♪
[soft music]
♪ And I will climb climb climb the highest hill ♪
♪ Till I'm face to face with the sun ♪
♪ My eyes will see ♪
♪ Their burning reflection ♪
♪ Mm mm mm mm ♪
♪ I'm coming undone ♪
♪ Leave a trail of sorrow and shame ♪
♪ And all of the hurts I've held onto ♪
♪ They are much too heavy a weight ♪
♪ To take all the places I want to ♪
♪ And I will climb climb climb the highest hill ♪
♪ Till I'm face to face with the sun ♪
♪ My eyes will see ♪
♪ Their burning reflection ♪
♪ Oh oh oh ♪
♪ I'm coming undone ♪♪