Previously on "Heartland":
Last time I checked, the people of Hudson
voted you in to be their leader in times like this,
not Rick.
You're right. Change of plans.
This is Cooper Huse.
I'm acting as an advisor on a little project of his.
I have some serious grant money for this centre of mine,
which means I need all the horses you can offer,
starting with these five right here.
Are you serious?
If I don't wanna have anymore kids,
do you still wanna get married?
Lou, yes, yes, yes. Of course I do.
You did all this for me?
I wanted you to have a place that you could work.
I can't do this, Tim.
I thought we had a good thing.
We did, and now it's over.
I need to learn how to skate faster.
- Me too! - How's this?
Hi, Mommy!
Look out!
Whoa! Whoa, whoa, whoa!
This is fun!
I just set it up so you could practice jumping.
It's amazing.
C'mon, boy.
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Ooh! Wedding RSVPs!
Oh my goodness, it looks like everyone we invited
is actually coming to the wedding.
You sound worried.
No. Not really. Just about the numbers.
We started out with just family,
but it grew and grew.
What were we thinking, having it at the Dude Ranch?
We'll be jammed in like sardines.
Well, at least if they're jammed in,
maybe their body temperature will keep them warm.
I mean, a tent in the winter.
I did my research.
This tent comes with a state of-the-art heating system.
- Yeah, but will it work? - Yes, Jack, it'll work.
And if doesn't, I will make sure it works
because this is the wedding reception Lou wants,
and this is the wedding reception she's gonna get.
Oh, I recognize this writing.
Huh.
- Something wrong? - It's Peter's RSVP.
He checked the "Can't Attend" box.
He's not coming to the wedding.
Hey!
What're you doing here?
Everything's frozen in my trailer.
I don't have any water, so I thought I'd stay
in one of the cabins with your permission.
Oh... Dad, I don't know if that's such a good idea.
I'm meeting with the people who are measuring for the tent
and figure out how to connect it to the cabins,
- so they need full access... - Yeah, okay, I get it.
Well, you'll find my frozen remains in my trailer.
'Kay, you don't need to do that.
Why don't you just bunk with Quinn in the loft.
Or, you know what? He can sleep on the couch
in the living room, and you can have the loft to yourself.
No. The living room is one staircase away
from Georgie's room. I don't think that's gonna happen.
I'll stay in the loft with Quinn.
Hey, have you uh...
- you heard from um... ? - Jessica? Yeah.
She's in BC.
Salt Spring Island.
- Huh. - Sorry, Dad.
You're right. I couldn't have done it on my own.
- I've been lucky. - There she is right there.
Cooper!
- Amy. - Hey! How's it going?
- Good. - How's the centre?
We're opening soon. I was just telling Mr. Bartlett
how Clint's connections, they've been invaluable.
And how are my wildies doing?
Well, that's, that's why I'm here.
I was wondering if you still might be interested in working with them.
The trainer you recommended was... he was great,
but there's this one horse, he can't get anywhere with him.
Real ornery.
Could you... ?
Take a look at him? Yeah. Yeah, sure.
All right. Fantastic.
Just say when.
Uh... as soon as you can.
- Morning. - Oh!
So what part of your wedding planning world
are you inhabiting today, huh?
Because someone's not been wholly present
in your day job.
I'm sorry. I just had to meet with the people
who are putting up the tent.
What is it, a month or so away?
- Yeah. - And weirdly,
I'm actually looking forward to it.
Rick, can I please have some privacy?
I just have a call to make.
You don't have any work calls scheduled to my knowledge.
It's not a work call.
I just need to find out why my husband
isn't coming to the wedding.
Husband?
My ex.
Okay, my ex-husband, Peter.
Peter can't make it.
Sounds like quite the dilemma.
Peter, hey.
Uh, yeah, no, I'm good.
Listen, I got, I got your RSVP.
So... what gives?
That looked great, okay?
Let's go again!
- Hey! - Hi!
That was fast!
This place is gonna be great.
Yeah, again, thank you, Clint.
You know, he introduced me to a very generous donor,
so I've been able to do some upgrades.
But I'm still counting on those grants to get going
and working with the kids soon.
Did you, uh, want a tour now, or just jump right into it?
Oh, let's go look at the delinquent.
That's exactly what he is.
Hey, guys!
Well, that's him.
He wouldn't let the trainer near him.
That's because he's protecting his herd.
He's a challenge all right.
That's a good name for him: Challenge.
I think we should get him separated from the others.
That way I can work with him one-on-one.
We'll move him into the round pen?
- Yup. - Okay.
Hup, hup, hup, hup!
C'mon! Hah! Hah!
- Ss, ss, ss, ss, ss... - Let's go.
C'mon, c'mon, c'mon.
- Argh! - C'mon, c'mon!
Shhh...
Let's go!
Come on.
Nice work.
I think I'm gonna take my time with this guy.
Short shifts, more often.
That's a good idea. The other trainer just...
kept pushing him.
- Never took the pressure off. - Yeah.
- That won't work with Challenge.
He wants to be the leader.
Hey, can I get you a tea, or coffee to keep you warm?
Oh, I'm okay. Really.
Okay.
You know, for a city boy,
you're pretty at home in the country.
Hey! You know, I grew up around here,
on a ranch just outside Okotoks. Yeah.
Huh. When did you leave?
Right after high school. University of Toronto.
Actually, got a master's degree in social work.
Pretty big decision to move back here, huh?
Yeah, I mean... well, my aunt passed on,
she left me this ranch.
I just thought it was time to combine my passions
for country living and social work.
You know, helping, helping kids with horses.
You know, my Mom did something similar.
Helping kids have a solid home life,
new beginning.
You know, there was this one boy, in particular,
that turned out pretty good.
I ended up marrying him.
Well...
Oh!
Sorry. One sec here.
Yeah, I just gotta take this real quick.
Hello?
Oh no. Really?
Yeah. No, I... I understand fully.
Yeah. Well, thank you. Okay.
Okay, bye.
What is it?
The grants fell through.
Okay, so, I'm off.
Did you manage to get in touch with your "husband"?
Ex-husband. It was just a slip.
Oh, it certainly was. Of the Freudian kind.
And if I might ask, why do you even care
if your ex-husband isn't coming to your wedding?
I mean, isn't it a bit weird?
- Not really. - Well, I've also wondered,
it is none of my business, of course -
but why did you and Peter get divorced in the first place?
I mean, yes, Mitch is easy to look at,
but arguably,
Peter's not too bad to look at himself either.
So, I mean, come on, why?
Lots of reasons. Uh...
a million reasons, okay? And...
why would you even ask? You hardly know Peter.
Well, I know Peter a lot more than I know Mitch.
And, from where I stand, your ex is around
way more than your intended.
Mitch is... busy.
Busy? Well, Peter...
he took the time.
Look at how he handled our evacuation.
He was the picture of calm and stability.
He was amazing.
And most importantly, he brought out the best in you.
I'm... I'm sorry, it's just my opinion.
I'm sure Mitch is a knight in shining cowboy chaps
in his own right.
Uh, well, Dr. Rick,
as much as I appreciate hearing your thoughts,
someone from outside of a relationship
rarely has any idea what really makes it tick, or not.
You're, ahem, absolutely right, Madame Mayor.
Love is indeed a mystery.
You have a good evening now.
Hey, check out this jump.
You nailed this combination!
Nice.
So I saw Fiona at the arena today.
What's up with her?
Uh... her new coach isn't working out.
She was wondering if I was going back to Florida or not.
And if I was staying uh...
if I'd consider being her coach again.
What did you say?
I said that, uh, we were going back to Florida.
Quinn, I thought we were staying here for a while,
so I could do some local shows.
I know that you love being around your family, but...
I just, I like competing here.
It's... a lot less hardcore than Florida.
Okay. Well, it's a good thing
you are competing here this weekend, because...
there's gonna be an observer here from Equestrian Canada.
They're the guys who get to decide
who goes to the North American Youth Championship.
Everything's frozen in my trailer,
so I'm staying here tonight. Lou tell you?
I gotta use the bed because my back gets all out of whack
if I don't have a good mattress.
Can I get some ice cream for dessert?
Yes. You go ask your mother...
- Can we? - Yes.
So how's practice going?
Good! Um, it's intense, but I asked for this, right?
- Mm-hmm! - She's doing great.
Well, just know that we will all be there
cheering you on.
So, you went to Cooper's place today.
How was that? You haven't said much.
I think it's over before it even began.
Cooper lost his funding.
I'm sorry to hear that. Well, I kinda figured
he might've been counting his chickens before they hatched.
So, now that he lost his funding,
does that mean you're not working
- with that horse anymore? - No. I vouched for him.
I feel like it's my responsibility.
Besides, he's still trying to find a way to keep the centre alive.
So, I want those horses ready, in case that happens.
I just wish there was more I could do to help him.
Maybe I could help too.
Yeah.
Why isn't Dad coming to the wedding?
What?
I talked to him today. Apparently,
he got his dates mixed up and his company
booked a business trip for the very same week.
- He said he'd be there. - Honey...
- Hey. - Hey.
I saw your light on. I couldn't sleep.
Yeah. I, I can't sleep either.
This observer coming to the horse show...
You got nothing to worry about, Georgie.
It'll be really important.
It could mean Olympics.
Yeah, I know, but...
just gotta put that outta your mind for now.
Just concentrate on you.
I think you should concentrate on me, too.
I can't concentrate on anything else.
Trust me.
Are you okay staying in Hudson for a while?
Yeah. Of course I am.
Until I get frostbite, then we're outta here.
The most important thing is to be together.
Agreed.
Uh, but not right now.
Jack's downstairs and he has a shotgun.
That's a good point. I better go.
I need you.
I miss you, the, the girls...
Without you guys, my whole life's just...
just empty.
That you are the beating heart of this whole family, Lou,
and we are so lucky to have you.
Everyone is gonna be okay.
Oh my God...
Hey. Hey, hey, hey. Come here.
Whew!
You think we'll ever just...
allow ourselves to be happy again?
I hope so.
You deserve it.
Hey, look who I got to have breakfast with at Maggie's!
Look how much he's grown.
- Hey. - Thanks.
- Hey, buddy! - Little cutie.
So, Lou, how's the wedding plans going?
Uh, uh, good. Cr... crazy.
A little bit of both.
Did you get our RSVP?
Yes, I got it.
Man, me and Cass are looking forward to a date night.
Look at you.
Yeah...
Hey!
Bet I know who, uh, Tim's plus one's gonna be.
Jessica, right?
You'd be wrong.
Wait. I... I thought you guys were, you know...
kind of together.
Well, she's decided to carry on with her plans,
which is traveling. So, we're not.
Oh man, I'm really sorry. She's a great woman.
She was.
Okay. Sorry I said anything.
All right. Well, just um... give me a call
if you change your mind, okay?
- Thank you. - No luck?
I have called almost twenty clients,
and none of them are willing to take a risk on a new business,
which I understand, but...
I'm gonna go work with that horse some more at Cooper's.
At least I can help on that score.
Can I come too? I wanna see this place.
- Yeah. - So, wait for me!
I will.
- Hey. You okay? - Yeah.
You sure?
What? You have been a bear for days.
It's Jessica, isn't it?
You know, Dad, I think what you did for her was really sweet,
building that darkroom in the root cellar.
For what? She left.
Okay. Then reach out to her.
Why would I do that?
She owes me an apology.
C'mon, Dad, life's too short.
I hate to be the one to have to tell you this,
but you have a habit of letting your relationships just...
drift away and disappear.
I mean, look at your track record.
You've got Janice, Miranda.
There was Cally for a short beat there.
- There was Casey... - Okay, I get...
Good memory.
I get your point.
I just think you should reach out to her.
You know I'm right.
C'mon, Challenge.
C'mon!
Chh, chh, chh, chh, chh, chh!
Get up.
Good.
Hup!
You're still gonna work with him?
I'm not sure what the point is now,
considering the circumstances.
Have you made any headway? Did your donor step up?
Nope. When she found out the grants were gone,
she pulled the plug, too.
You know, it's... it's my fault. I jumped the gun
and should've never started making changes
until the grants actually materialized.
- Hi. I'm Parker. - Hey.
Parker's a family friend.
She desperately wanted to see this place.
Isn't there something we can do?
The centre was generating so much interest.
Well, I'd... I'd done the research.
Well, at least, I... I thought I had.
You know, a horse therapy clinic just closed down nearby
and there wasn't another one in the area.
Are you talking about New Day?
- Yeah. - That's where my horse
Mickey came from. He's awesome.
You should know that I'm extremely successful
at raising awareness for a good cause.
The mayor and I... we're like that.
Okay. Back to work.
Get up!
Hey.
Well, that was pretty special.
You certainly know what you're doing in there.
Fingers crossed.
Hey, Amy, um...
Look, I hate to ask, but... it's pretty likely...
that I'll have to shut this whole thing down.
And, uh, if things don't work out, I...
I was hoping you could take your horses back.
Amy, we can't bring those horses back here.
Now, you had that clinic for a reason.
They won't be welcomed back into their own herd,
and they won't mix well with our horses.
Plus, added extra expense feed, vet bills...
I know, I know, Grandpa. But if worse comes to worst,
Cooper doesn't know what else to do with them.
Well, he can sell them. He'll have to find owners.
No, they might still be too green.
And the alternative to finding them homes...
is unthinkable.
The meat market, right?
I know about these things.
You know, it's... it's really adorable.
What's really adorable?
Just... the way Carson lights you up.
Yeah, he's something, that little guy.
Did you mean what you said about all that?
About all what?
Just... that it's not a deal breaker
if I don't wanna have more kids.
Yeah, I meant it.
Well, I'm beginning to wonder.
I mean, you're so smitten with the little guy.
Lou,
I meant what I said.
I want whatever you want.
Most of all, I want you.
I should probably check that; it might be a mayor thing.
Uh... I'll be right back.
Hey. Sorry. I know it's late.
I just um... uh... I really wanted to call you.
Just, I, I just, I feel like I should um...
Hey, it's okay. I understand why you can't come.
Well, no, you don't, actually.
You don't because um... I lied.
Um, I don't have a business conflict, Lou.
I just um...
You know, uh, the truth is, I just, I can't.
Um, you know, I always wanna be there for, for Georgie
and, and, and for Katie...
and you, you know, but um...
And you are. You always are.
Yeah, not this time. Um...
I can't because...
I don't think I can sit there and just watch you uh...
watch you go off into a new life...
and um...
Peter... stop.
No, don't. And I'm, I'm sorry.
Look, I just...
I still have feelings for you, Lou,
and um...
I'm sorry. I...
I just wanted you to know.
You wanna keep it down out there, please?
You wanna hear some noise?
How 'bout I record your snoring?
- Knock yourself out. - Seriously, Tim,
I have not slept since you became my roommate.
It's Georgie's show tomorrow.
I gotta be semi-awake for that!
Obviously, this isn't working.
No, you go back to bed, all right?
I'll go sleep on the sofa at the house.
Over my dead body.
Oh!
Tim?
I came back because I wasn't fair to you.
I bolted.
I appreciated what you did. I loved the darkroom.
And I loved our time together.
You just, you gotta understand, Tim, I...
- I just got scared. - Why?
Because visiting Lou was just the first step in my bigger plan.
I wasn't expecting to meet someone.
Not someone like you...
who turned my whole world upside-down.
That was not part of my plan.
Well, I don't wanna upset your plans.
You already did... 'cause I'm here, aren't I?
I texted you because I missed you.
I didn't expect you to fly back here.
I missed you, too.
I have to follow through, Tim. Otherwise, I'm gonna regret it.
Okay, so let, let, let me understand this.
So you flown back here just to tell me
that you're gonna leave again?
If you wanna travel,
then... travel.
I understand.
You should travel.
Just don't travel tonight.
Do you wanna save horses
from a fate worse than death?
Cooper Huse is opening up a Centre For Kids At Risk.
These horses will play a huge role
in helping these troubled kids learn real skills
and confidence in themselves.
You ready?
Yeah. Is the observer here?
I've been looking, but I haven't spotted him or her anywhere.
Don't worry about that though.
- Just stay in the moment. You'll do great. - Okay, thanks.
- All right? Okay, go get 'em! - Yeah.
'Kay.
Okay. Thank you.
Ready?
Log on to my site and donate to the cause!
Open your hearts to these amazing horses
and the kids who will benefit from them.
- Kids like me. - What're you doing?
- I'm raising money for Cooper. - No, you can't.
Why? It's going so well.
A... aren't you Amy Fleming?
- Yeah. - Emma Fitzroy.
I've heard the most wonderful things about you.
The way you have with horses,
I think you're absolutely amazing.
Thank you.
Well, you need to know that Amy is working one-on-one
with the therapy horses here. See?
So, you're involved with the centre, are you?
Yeah. I think it's incredibly important work, Mrs. Fitzroy.
Horse therapy has proved to be so successful
for kids dealing with a variety of different issues.
That's why we need to keep Cooper's dream alive.
See, unfortunately, when his grants fell through,
his donor decided to back out as well.
It's a shame that they didn't have the faith to stand by him.
I was that donor.
Now on the course,
Georgie Flemming Morris riding Phoenix Rising.
Oh my goodness!
Woo-hoo! Go, Georgie!
That was Georgie Fleming Morris
riding Phoenix Rising.
Okay, whoa...
Hi, Georgina.
I'm Phillip Dawson from Equestrian Canada.
- Hi! Nice to meet you. - Beautiful ride.
I just wanted to say, we've had our eye on you for a while now
and I'd like to speak to you further
when you have a moment. You can just give me a call.
Okay. Um...
Th... this is my... coach, Quinn McGregor.
- Hi. - I know all about Quinn.
Good work today. Congratulations.
- Thank you. - Thank you. I'll call you.
Oh my God!
You know, I still can't get over how amazing Georgie was.
- Yeah, she was great. - And you!
- Me? - Yeah.
Just the way you were looking at Katie after Georgie won.
So full of pride and joy with your daughters.
- It was really great. - Hmm.
It really was.
Lou, I have a confession I gotta make.
A confession.
Yeah.
Um...
you know that I grew up as an only child.
I had a cousin - uh, you know that - Zack.
He was more like a brother to me.
I know.
And it must have been terrible to lose him.
Yeah, it was.
And I have to admit that...
I've had a hard time feeling
like I've been part of any family since then.
You know, now that I met you
and your incredible clan and...
and you changed my world.
I'm glad.
But I...
I gotta be honest, Lou,
I'm trying to wrap my head around this. I just...
I feel like there is a void inside me
and I have to fill it.
And... I saw you today,
cheering Georgie on with Katie,
and... I want that.
I want... I want us to have that...
with our own kid.
Lyndy!
- This is so lovely. - Hi, girls!
- Come on! Race ya! - Lyndy, come on!
Here, I'll help you.
- Hey, Parker, watch this! - Looking good, Katie!
I love skating!
- Total donations. - Woo!
Let's see. Hey, that's pretty good!
Good, but not great.
Well, that's probably my fault.
I really blew it with Mrs. Fitzroy.
Speaking of, I bet that's what he's here for.
Hey, Cooper.
I just got off the phone with my donor and uh...
she's back in...
with an even more generous donation!
Said she was so impressed with you earlier,
she realized she'd made a huge mistake.
Really? So, is the centre good now?
Parker...
I think you actually saved it.
And you really didn't have to do this for me!
I don't know how to thank you.
We did it for the horses.
Yeah, we did.
You know, I meant what I said...
about you travelling,
continuing to take your beautiful pictures
all over the world. I think that would be...
I think it'd be great.
And when you come back if you come back
well, face it, we don't really know each other that well, but...
I think it's pretty obvious
that I'd like to get to know you a lot better.
- I have a question. - 'Kay, I have a question first.
You wanna get to know me better...
what do think about tagging along?
I never thought of that.
You'll get sick of me... like everybody does.
Well, I might.
We'll see.
Are you game?
I thought we'd talked about having kids.
I mean, you assured me...
- You said... - I know what I said, Lou.
I really don't wanna start another family, Mitch.
I, I can finally focus on my career.
I thought you understood.
I tried.
But if that's how you really feel,
then I don't... I don't think this can work.
I just...
and it's not just that.
I...
lately, I've been having feelings...
out of nowhere.
When I found out that Peter couldn't make it to the wedding,
I had this moment when I felt like my heart would break,
and I don't know where it came from,
or why, but I did.
- Lou... - No, no.
I know I shouldn't feel that way,
but I do.
Something between Peter and I is still there.
It's, it's just, it's unresolved.
I get it. You and Peter have like a special connection...
Mitch...
I don't think I'm the person you're looking for.
I wish I was the one who could fill your void,
but I don't think I can.
Only you can do that.
I'm so sorry.
Wedding plans or not,
I think we need to take a break.
You're a good boy, Spartan.
Yeah.
Oh, look! Here comes your buddy!
Hi!
Would you look at that.
Parker told me the good news.
I guess that young man can see his way clear now,
or at least it buys him some time.
I'm so happy that the centre can move forward.
And I can't help but think that...
Ty would be happy about it, too.
You know, he would've loved it, Grandpa.
He probably would've wanted to be part of it.
He is part of it.
He lives on in you and in what you do.
Shadow and I, we went out for a ride the other day.
We came across Ty's old jumping course.
I couldn't even look at it.
We rode away so fast.
But I haven't been able to get it out of my mind.
I think it's one of those things that...
that I just have to face, you know?
I think this guy's telling you
he wants some exercise.
I think maybe you're right.
Hey...
Seems like so long ago.
It's the first time I jumped Spartan on a course.
Mm-hmm.
Feeling how bad he wanted to jump was...
the greatest thing.
It was so obvious he loved it.
- Well, so did you. - I know.
You know, it's not about winning, Amy,
not for you, and I know that.
It's always been about the thrill of it.
What's wrong?
Nothing.
C'mon! You're almost crying.
No, I'm not. What're you talking about?
- Yes, you are. - Get outta here!
You'll be fine.
So will you.
You know, we're gonna put this course back together,
just how Ty built it.
And you and I are gonna jump it one day.
I promise.
Where did that come from?
You build it?
Who knew?
C'mon, Shadow. One more time.
We got this.
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