Hope's Legacy (2020) - full transcript

Let not your

heart be troubled.

You believe in God.

Believe also in me.

I can't believe she's gone.

I know.

I don't know what to say.

I mean, I know what I

wanna say, but I just-

- It's okay, you don't

have to say anything.

It's just gonna

be a lotta work.

You mean the ranch?

Should I even go back?

Lizzy, what are

you talking about?

You love that place, okay?

She gave it to you.

She left it for you.

Okay, so don't make any

decisions right now.

Just stay there

for a couple days

and see how you feel, okay?

I've just never been there

for one single day by myself.

And now I'm the only one left

and I'm gonna have to figure

out how to take care of

the ranch by myself and-

- Hey, hey, hey, you're

working yourself up.

Okay, look, you're very smart.

You know that.

Your grandmother knew that.

You're gonna make

the right decisions.

Just for right now,

let's just take it one

day at a time, okay?

Okay.

Besides you have me

here whenever you need me

Grandma said

anything worth having

wasn't gonna be easy.

Let's go.

Hey, Hope.

Yeah, there you go.

I got one for you too.

Hey.

Legacy's so pretty.

Yeah, and she's bigger

than Hope already.

Yeah, I guess she is.

I want to enter

the Midstate Happy Valley

Saddlery Event Series.

It's three events,

dressage, cross-country,

and show jumping.

You wanna do all those?

Yeah, I mean, I was

competing before college,

although it's been a while

since I've done some

serious training.

I don't even remember the

last time I took Legacy out.

Be a lot easier if Hope

could still compete.

Well, I think Legacy's

just as good as Hope.

And I know you believe that too.

I mean, I want to do this.

I know I do, because if I'm

gonna be here at the ranch,

then I need to be riding.

And if I'm good, then maybe

we can get some students

and some horses

to train and sell.

Plus like with these events,

I think they win like

$5,000 or something.

Then what's the problem?

No, I'm just wishing I'd

actually done some training

in college instead of

just focusing on classes

and my social life.

It'd be way less daunting.

Okay, it's gonna

be a lotta work

and you shouldn't

worry about that

because I've seen you and Legacy

and you guys could

be unstoppable.

I mean, I feel like

I'm back at square one,

but I'm on my own.

Okay, hold on a minute.

First of all, you're

not on your own.

You have me here with you.

And secondly, you're

not at square one.

You know how to ride,

you know how to compete, and

I know you know you're good.

So where do you

want these bowls?

Right here again?

- Do you want 'em up here?

- Yeah.

Shall I?

You got mad at me last

time I put them here.

Stop, just stop.

Well, once I, yeah-

Hi, I'm Hailey and

this is my glam-mother.

Hi.

Hi, nice to meet you.

We were at the

funeral with you,

but you were, you

know, naturally upset.

I just didn't feel

it was the right time

to introduce myself.

Do you guys wanna come in?

Sure, thank you.

Who's this?

Oh, this is Queen

Charlize de la Pusa Soliel

but you can call her Charlizey.

Okay.

I love your grandma.

Yeah, we were really

tight, you know?

Actually I moved away and I

just came back for the funeral

and we're here now

because we thought you

might need some help.

I'm sorry, I'm not

trying to be rude

but I don't really know

how you guys could help me.

Well, you just never know

what comes up, you know?

It's nice to have

someone around.

I could make you a cup of tea.

How would that help?

Sure.

She's potty trained.

Okay, if I put her down?

Yeah.

Yeah?

Of course.

I mean, there's something

that I'm seeing in your eyes,

it's so strange because

it kinda reminds me of me

when I was younger.

What kinda tea do you want?

Green works.

Oh, look,

it's still here.

Do you know

anything about horses?

A little.

See, I'm thinking about

getting back into eventing.

I've been away at school

for the past couple years

so I haven't been here very much

but when grandma

left me the place,

instead of looking

for a real job,

I've just been thinking

about riding all the time.

Sometimes it's good to

do what you think about.

They have eventing shows

around here all the time.

I always go and see them.

Do you ride?

No, Charlizey, don't do that!

Yes, good job, Lizzy!

Lizzy, You guys look

great out there.

I know, she's made for this.

Oh man, it's gonna be different,

but I know that if

I give her my time,

we're totally gonna be

ready for the next event.

You know, I was

thinking it's not too long

before the next round of

competition start back up.

We could just wait until then.

What, no, I mean, did

you see us out there?

When we're together,

everything just changes.

I don't know, I just-

I always thought I was gonna

be at some boring regular job,

but this just feels so right.

I know we can win this one.

Yeah, well, I

was just thinking

you know, it's not just about

you guys being great together.

You know, Legacy's still

gotta learn some technique

in the jumping and we just

need a little more time.

Yeah, I know.

But-

You don't have to sound

so disappointed in me.

Oh, I'm not disappointed.

I'm just thinking

that, you know,

I don't want you pushing

yourself too hard.

Don't worry, I won't.

I mean...

Look, well, looks like I

can't do anything anyways.

All this stuff's falling apart.

Reins, gotta get a

new saddle and...

It's a sign, I guess.

You're right.

Well, if you really wanna do

it, we can just get new ones.

I can't be spending

money on all this stuff.

I mean it's expensive and I

gotta take care of the ranch.

Yeah, well that's

never stopped us before.

We can get whatever

we put our minds to.

I mean, what am I

even doing here, James?

I thought I'd just put

all this stuff behind me.

Come on, let's go.

Okay.

Hi.

I am looking for somebody

completely different.

I'm so sorry.

Wait, you're Lizzy, right?

Yeah, I don't think

we've met before.

I'm Hailey's mother.

Linda?

Hi, oh, come on

in, grab a seat.

What a happy surprise.

Yeah, what's going on?

You knew my grandma and

you knew she kept horses.

Well, I have this horse.

Her name's Legacy

and she's amazing.

And she wants to do eventing.

I just know she does.

And I know she's gonna be great

and I wanna do it with her,

but my saddles and my reins,

they're all old

and falling apart.

So I was wondering if

you could just help me.

Sorry.

That's all right.

I was gonna pay you a visit you.

You beat me to it.

Oh.

You got a great place here.

I mean all these ribbons and

trophies, are they all yours?

All mine.

Wow, I used to dream about

decorating my room like this

but I never

envisioned this many.

Back then, I was riding just

a little bit older than you.

I was considered an

upper level rider.

Yeah, I can see that.

So you paid me a visit.

You need some gear.

Why don't you just take a look

around your shoulder there

in the corner.

Wow.

Go ahead and

take a closer look.

What?

Are you sure?

Oh yeah, absolutely.

You think Legacy will like them?

Oh, I know, she'll love them.

I mean, I could never

afford this kinda quality.

I haven't even started paying

off my student loans yet.

Here I am going into eventing.

I just wanna do it

right, you know?

But I don't think

I could pay you.

You don't have to,

Lizzy, they're a gift.

You have no idea

what this means to me.

I think I do.

I mean, look around.

I understand what

all this is about.

I do, you know, I just know

that if it's in your blood,

there's nothing you

can do about it.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

So do you have a trainer?

No.

Why?

Because if you'd let

me, I'd like to help you.

Yeah, you've got this

fire in your eyes.

I haven't seen that

since I saw it in my own.

Really?

Yeah, it burns brightly.

Look, it can't hurt to have

somebody in your corner.

Someone there to get your back.

Yeah, I love that.

Then I'm gonna unpack

my bags and stay.

Let's go to work.

All right, so

where do we start?

Follow me.

Okay.

You guys are really good.

Well, we still got

a lotta work to do

I love dressage.

It's my favorite to watch.

That's the part

that I fear getting

wrong the most.

Why?

It's poetry in motion.

I mean, I look into her eyes

and can see what she's thinking.

You know, I was there

and she was born.

So it's like we're in sync.

So if something goes wrong

out there, it's all my fault.

So then

it should be easy.

It requires a perfect

focus and there's no way

to hide any mistake you

might make out there.

You know you're better

at this than you think.

Well, thanks.

Go Legacy!

Hey.

Hey, what is all this?

Just a little something

I made for the two of us.

And the rose petals?

Decoration.

Do you like it?

Yeah, I just feel a

little under dressed.

Well, Lizzy

you're always beautiful.

So did you make all this?

I did.

When'd you

learn how to cook?

I've picked up a

few things in my day.

Lizzy, I've thought about

this a million different ways

and I realized the

best way to do this is

right here, right now.

Lizzy Evans, will you marry me

and make me the

happiest man alive?

Yeah.

Yeah?

Yeah.

I love you.

I love you too.

Oh, it's beautiful.

Good job.

That is just gorgeous.

James, you did an amazing job.

How sparkly.

Congratulations.

You take care of

my girl, all right.

I will, yes sir.

You knew?

Yeah, he actually

came and asked

for my permission,

if you believe it

So cute.

Was he nervous?

Yeah.

I raised him right.

Yeah, that was no easy feat.

He was so stubborn as a kid.

I'm just glad he found somebody

who will put up with him.

He asked permission,

like a gentlemen.

I love that.

I will say he is quite

the insistent young man.

Almost felt like I had

to say yes or else.

Stop it.

But you wanted to, right?

Yeah, we want you

guys to be happy.

But we had reservations

Reservations?

We all had them, Lizzy.

Yeah, I still can't

really believe it happened.

I know.

I'm in a state of shock myself

But you're all

happy for us, right?

I mean, we wanna share

our lives together

and we can only really do

that by getting married.

Sweetheart, of

course we are, but-

- Why is there a but?

Mom, you love everything

to do with weddings.

You used to flip through

magazines with me,

showing me what dress I

should wear for my wedding

and now I'm getting married,

there should be no buts.

Listen we, we just

think that, well,

you're a little too young.

Too young, really?

Lizzy, we think it too.

I mean, you're still really

just a couple of kids.

Of course we do.

This is a really big deal.

You're talking about

a spring wedding.

But I think that's just taking

things a little too quickly.

That's for sure.

And Lizzy, you just

finished college.

Yeah, maybe put on the brakes.

I mean, what's another year?

Well, we're not kids anymore.

We know what we want and

we wanna be together.

We're just asking you guys

to be a part of our future.

We just hope you

can agree to that.

Please.

Okay, I don't wanna

argue with you guys.

Can we just not talk

about this right now?

We just want you two to

take a little more time.

Like give it a year.

That's not so long, is it?

Dad?

You guys are still very young.

You've got so much

growing up to do.

Marriage is a big step.

It's a lifelong commitment.

And I understand that.

I do.

You don't have

to get married now.

I mean, what's the rush?

What were you thinking?

You guys are talking

like Lizzy and I just met,

like, we've gone

through a big deal.

I've given this

a lot of thought.

I really have.

It's gonna happen.

There's nothing that's gonna

change your mind, is there?

I'm happy.

You guys can see that right?

Couldn't you just

be happy for us?

Proud of you.

Thanks, Dad.

You guys drive safe.

All right, we'll see ya.

You know, I'm not by myself.

I've got plenty of

people to help me.

I can do this.

I'm not being self-righteous

when I say that

I mean, I know I wasn't

the best kid growing up

and I put you guys

through a lot,

but you guys sent

me here to grow up.

I can't leave this place now.

I mean, Grandma left

it to me for a reason

Honey.

You know there is such a thing

as biting off more

than you can chew?

Lizzy, we're your parents.

I'm not asking

for your permission.

I'm just asking you to trust me.

You can't talk me out of this.

I know what I'm doing

here and with my life.

So you can support me or you

can leave it's up to you.

So when did you know?

Know what?

When did you know

you wanted to marry me?

Well, the first

minute I saw you,

it's just a matter of timing.

You're cute.

I like it when

you're being cute.

What's wrong?

Bad time with my parents,

but talking to them,

maybe they were right.

I mean, I'm going to be really

busy with all this eventing

and figuring out how

to take the ranch,

take care of the

ranch on my own.

You know, maybe we should

put it off another year.

I'm really surprised that

you're the one saying this.

I mean, shouldn't we

put the brakes on it?

I don't think

we should at all.

Doesn't this feel right to you?

We're not going to see very

much of each other at all.

I've seriously gotta train

if I wanna get Legacy

competition ready

and taking care of this ranch.

I mean, you get to go home.

I have to stay here.

Okay, I understand that.

And I know that, but I

know that I also love you

and I will be here with you

as much as I possibly can.

And then once we get married,

my home will be here with you.

We're really gettin'

married, aren't we?

There's no other

way around it.

It's gonna happen.

Even our parents are-

- Hey, we will show them.

We belong together, okay?

And it's gonna be hard work,

but I know that you're

not afraid of hard work.

And what about you?

Me, I'm not too

partial to hard work,

but for you, you

know, I can try it.

What are you doing?

I forgot to play this when I

first proposed to you, but...

What?

You go, girl.

first

event of the season!

Yeah, dressage.

I haven't actually done

this with Legacy before,

so I'm a little

nervous about it.

Oh, you'll be great.

I mean, cross country,

I'm looking forward to

but then there's show jumping

and I'm nervous again.

I know Legacy is gonna be great

but I'm not so

sure about myself.

You need to stop thinking

about the things

you're worried about.

Right answer.

Okay, I wanna

see you in action.

Oh, well, I am a little rusty,

so please not judge me too hard.

Why don't you

like showjumping?

It's not that I don't like it.

It's just that it's a lot.

I have to get Legacy over

these really high jumps

and it's all timed,

so I have to keep

going constantly.

And if I make a mistake, that

adds penalties onto our score

and that stuff we can't afford.

And then the more we do

it, the more tired we get

and the more penalties add up.

And it's just this

vicious cycle and-

- Why are you thinking

about mistakes

that you haven't made yet?

I mean, and you're not

going to make them,

but you're gearing

up against yourself

before you even get

out there, babe.

I have to think

about everything.

I mean, it's all up to me and

it's right around the corner.

You got one thing to

think about, right now,

one thing, your

relationship to Legacy.

That's it.

Yeah, we have been

through a lot together.

And you have something

so special together.

Never give up on yourself, okay?

Just remember why,

why are you competing?

Let's go.

Let's go have a party.

Come on.

All right, you

wanna tie that one off?

Hey, you're new here right?

Yeah, I am.

Oh, that's wonderful.

You know if you

don't mind me saying,

your horse looks a

little out of shape.

We haven't been

training very long so.

You know, I really

wouldn't dream of competing

with an inexperienced horse.

I trained for mine

for like two years

before even thinking about

stepping into an events space.

Well, she's a lot more

fit than you think she is.

I don't think

you should be here.

You're gonna get

in everyone's way.

And you know, everybody here

is really serious about this.

Do you even know

what dressage is.

I do actually.

You did it!

Yay, I am so proud of you!

For what?

For what?

I messed up.

Oh, so what?

You've got two

more competitions.

- This was your first.

- Yeah, but-

- You set out to do

something and you did it.

That's something to be proud of.

Why do I feel like this?

I feel like I

shouldn't even be here.

Okay, then let's go home.

You wanna go out and give

this the best you got?

Then that's all I wanna hear.

I want you to focus.

Want you to do it.

That's it.

Those other girls though.

There's this one.

She was just-

- She was just what?

She was saying

things, you know,

like making fun of Legacy.

I wanna do this, but I also

wanna make Legacy look good.

Legacy looks good.

You just think about the

relationship you have

with that horse.

Forget about the laughter.

Forget about the girls.

Forget about all of it.

Just focus on the now and

what you're doing now.

Huh?

- Yeah.

- Yeah?

- We'll stay and do this?

- Yeah.

Okay, let's go.

Lizzy, you guys looked

so great out there.

I didn't know Legacy was

such an awesome dancer.

Well, yeah I still

messed up though.

No, no, you didn't.

Look you haven't been

going at it for too long

but look you put your

mind to something

and you're actually doing it.

I guess I just

feel like I rushed

into everything, you know?

I think I should've

waited like you said.

James?

Hey, no way.

You know her?

James, I can't

believe it's really you.

It's me.

So how's life

been since school?

Really crazy.

Crazy, like you just

got out of prison crazy

or you're now a millionaire?

Like engaged.

Oh, you're the one

with the new horse.

Dressage is hard, isn't it?

Especially when your horse

has a mind of its own.

Well, I'm the one

who messed up so.

Well, at least you

finished the performance.

Managed to stay on the horse.

That's what

people keep telling me.

So marriage, I

can't believe it.

You're still so young.

Yeah, you actually sound

just like my parents right now.

Well, congratulations.

I know I could never

do something like that.

I've just got too much going on.

Eventing always takes up

so much time, you know?

And I just have one eye

on getting onto an

Olympic team one day.

I couldn't even think

about anything else.

Well, when you love something,

you can find the time.

Well, marriage just,

I never would have put you

down for something like that,

but whatever makes you happy.

Yeah.

Oh, hey, why don't you

come to the wedding?

I'll send you an invite.

Well, if I can

spare an afternoon,

I'll try but no promises.

I have two more

days of competition

and then I gotta watch the tapes

and then I have another

event to prepare for.

But you know, I get

very serious about this.

It's really not a

place for amateurs.

Yeah, no, I get that.

Sure.

But to tell you the truth, I

find weddings kind of boring.

Well I'll sure see

you later James.

And I'll see you at

the next competition.

See ya.

So, that girl, you guys

seem pretty friendly.

I've never heard you

mention her before.

What's the matter,

you don't like her?

You heard what she

said about Legacy.

I didn't, but yeah,

we're good friends.

I mean, we went to the

same high school together.

Took a lotta the same classes.

So that's it, you're

just good friends?

I promise, I

wouldn't lie to you.

I can't.

Good.

What's the matter?

I don't know.

You were just acting weird.

I mean, I know you

James, and that was new.

Acting like what?

Like you were

trying to impress her

or show off or something.

You don't have to be jealous.

Don't I?

No, I asked you to

marry me, remember?

You got nothing to worry about.

Promise?

I promise.

But there is something else

you should worry about.

What?

How we're gonna

plan this wedding.

That's what I

have to worry about?

Oh yeah, it's

gotta be perfect.

Cool.

Good.

Let's go wedding planning.

It's so beautiful in here.

It is.

Let's take a seat.

Let's talk.

To see two young people

wanting to get married

in love and loving the Lord.

I happy for you both.

At least you're happy for us.

I don't know if our parents are.

Your parents are aware that

you wanna get married right?

Yes, of course.

He asked my parents

permission before he asked me

James, I'm proud of you.

That takes courage.

Thanks.

I mean, they, they do support us

and they will be here, but

they just think we're too young

and maybe we haven't

thought this through enough.

I've been married

for nine years.

Marriage is tough.

Marriage is also one

of the most important

institutions in the world.

It's not just about the beautiful

day, parties and gifts.

And those are nice.

That's one day,

followed by a lifetime of

what will be hard work.

We know that and

we're ready for it.

Well, I've watched you

two mature and grow up

and I'm proud of you and

I be honored to marry you.

You're ready.

Thank you, sir.

I appreciate it.

It means a lot.

I've planned weddings

for some of the most

demanding people

to ever walk God's green earth.

Then you are the guy for me

From Eleven Courses Catering,

world-renowned chef

at your disposal.

I haven't thought

about the menu.

Then we've got a lotta

work to do anything you want,

we can do, wedding cakes too.

You know, we work

with Kupcakes & Co.

You design it and

we'll bring it to life.

I do have a lotta

work cut out for me.

Well, we're here to help.

Just don't leave me hanging.

We can't have guests go hungry.

Not at a wedding.

Hungry guests will

equal disaster.

I do not want that.

Listen, as long as you

don't become a bridezilla,

we should get along just fine.

Don't worry.

I don't have any time for that.

Oh, I've seen

it happen before.

There was a sweet lady,

kindergarten teacher,

everyone loved her

until she didn't get

the flowers she wanted.

She exploded.

Wedding was called off.

She lives alone in cave

somewhere now, all alone.

I don't want that

to happen to you.

I haven't thought

about flowers.

Or the menu.

You want perfection?

I can give you perfection,

but you're going to

have to work with me,

especially if you want

to Palm Sunday wedding.

Yeah.

Anything you want,

name it, you got it.

Commitment.

That's a good thing to have

right before getting married.

That's what I'm talking about.

What else are

you talking about?

Do you also want

a perfect wedding?

Hey James.

Bethany, hey, hi!

I like how she acts like

she can't even see me.

I can't wait to have a

horse of my own one day.

I had that same dream

when I was your age.

And it came true for you.

Yeah, with Hope.

It can come true for you too.

So next event,

cross country, right?

So you've seen all the girls

that you're competing against.

How do you feel?

Oh, well, I was confident,

but now I'm not so sure.

I'm thinking maybe

throwing in the towel

is the best way to go.

Legacy wants to event.

How do you know?

When I was with

her, she told me

- Really?

- There's no way

I'm gonna let you not run.

You're not gonna,

you're not gonna.

I mean, I don't know.

I just, it's been so long

since I've done any of this

and I've got the

wedding going on.

It's just a lot.

We're not gonna do this.

We're not, we're not gonna

have this conversation, okay?

Would you be talking

to your grandmother

if she was here

right now like this?

No way, so don't do it to me.

Okay.

Well I guess I'm doing it.

Yes.

Yes, you can do it.

Yeah, just gotta be better.

You will be, baby.

You really believe in me?

- Of course.

- Yes.

Next event competition.

Let's go, you're

gonna be awesome.

Let's do it.

Let's do it.

Go Lizzy, go Legacy!

Come on, girlfriend

you can do this, do it!

Yes, yes!

Go Lizzy, go Legacy, yes!

Legacy looked happy out there.

Her eyes sparkled.

You could see that?

Of course, she

was happy excited,

having the best

time of her life.

Yeah.

I was like that when

I first met her.

It's like I looked into her eyes

and I could see what

she was thinking

and she could see what

I was thinking too.

Can you still do that?

I think so.

So how'd you feel out there?

It felt great.

It was cross country.

We were out there by ourselves.

Cross country is

definitely our best phase.

But you didn't feel

like that when you

were doing dressage?

No, Legacy definitely gets

her dancing skills from me.

And I've got two left feet.

You can't dance?

No, I am the worst at dancing.

My prom date had to be

taken away on a stretcher

because I was stepping

on his feet too much.

Come on!

No, I mean, it's true.

It's like my ears hear the music

but my feet just

can't follow the beat.

Okay, gotta put that last

competition behind you, right?

Gotta focus on right now.

What's happening now,

start all over again, okay?

You're gonna be great.

Hey, big boy.

Wanna grab one of those brushes?

Yeah, hey buddy.

Let's go over this way.

Hi.

Hi baby.

Back up, back up.

Good boy.

I love watching the

two of you do this.

You know, I have never

had a pet in my life.

Not even a dog, not 'til Hope,

and I had to learn

everything with him.

His likes, his dislikes,

and then when Legacy came along,

it was the same

thing all over again

Well, you're doing a good

job taking care of him.

Have you ever been

married before Linda?

I wonder where that came from

because your big day is right

around the corner, right?

Yeah.

Yeah?

Feeling a little nervous.

Hailey, will you take over?

Come with me.

So what's going on?

I don't know.

I just been feeling

a little nervous,

thinking about everything.

You can always

change your mind.

No, I'm being serious.

Baby, marriage

is a serious thing

you know, but I think

what you're going through

is just feeling some cold feet.

Don't worry about it,

it's a natural thing.

And yes, yes I

have been married.

He's not with us any longer,

but I had 25 years of bliss.

You know, ups and

downs, but solid.

He's been gone now

about five years

and every day I wake

up expecting him

to be somewhere in the house.

I'm sorry.

First 12 months after he died.

I, every morning, I'd

check out every single room

in the house because I thought

maybe I'd better double check.

Maybe he's hiding someplace.

You know, after all these years

I still remember the

moment that I said I do

and that was even before

he asked me to marry him.

Marriage is just something

pretty magical, isn't it?

Oh baby, don't

ever underestimate

the power of love when two

people come together like that.

I don't, I guess

that's why it's so scary.

But great things

are scary sometimes.

That's why you just have to

make sure that you're sure.

I'm sure.

You're sure?

Yeah.

Then there's

nothing to worry about.

Let's celebrate.

Okay.

You love James?

I do more than I ever

thought I could love anyone.

That's what makes it so scary.

It's not scary.

It's a good scary.

Okay, let's back up.

You know, you guys

coulda called us first.

I know, sorry.

It's okay, it's just

that with everything going

on right now, unexpected visits

might not be the best idea.

Well, we just wanted

to see you and talk.

Yeah, you guys can

come over whenever.

It's no big deal, really.

First, we think

you guys are crazy.

Look, I'm not here to fight.

I am desperate to be

part of this wedding.

Well, good.

I just wanna say that

we're here to help,

whatever you guys need,

however we can help, just

name it and I'll do it

just so I get to be there.

Well, thanks mom.

But Lizzy and I have

already got it sorted.

We shouldn't have been

so against your decision.

You're both adults.

It's okay.

It's not gonna be anything big.

We're gonna keep it

small and simple.

Yeah, it's nothing

too complicated.

Well, it seems like lots of

people already know about it.

I mean, Bethany

came by the house

the other day looking for you.

Yeah, I remember

you guys hanging out

in high school all the time.

We haven't seen her lately,

but I know you two were close.

I don't think you can ask

her to be your best man,

but I'm willing to do the job

if I get to do a speech

using my dad jokes and all.

I think we can consider that.

Well, I've got

great new material.

Mom loves it.

- No, no.

- Yeah she does,

she does.

Well, he is-

Losing weight,

been workin' out.

But every

time he works out,

he rewards himself with cake.

Well, who's making the cake?

You know your mom's

cakes are fabulous.

Oh, maybe I can

make the wedding cake.

I already have a caterer.

Yeah.

Yeah, it's gonna be good though.

You guys are gonna love them.

It's tastes great.

Can I get an apple?

I'm on a diet.

Do you want one?

No thank you.

She's in first

place after dressage.

I need to have a clean

run at cross country

and show jumping to move ahead.

You'll be fine, Lizzy.

You just perform

like you practice.

You'll be great.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Well, you might be

nervous, but Legacy isn't.

You just gotta have hope.

Yeah, there's just a lot

more going on than that.

Yeah, I mean you can just feel

when somebody doesn't

like you, you know?

I just wanna stop.

I mean, I just, what is this?

What's going on?

What do you mean?

What do I mean is

it's your turn soon!

Get your head in the race.

You said that the first time

you competed it was disastrous.

Let's not have the second

time be that way too.

Yeah.

I'm trying.

It doesn't sound

like that to me, Lizzy.

It really doesn't.

You've gotta get

your head straight.

You've gotta start

thinking clear

and you've got to focus, please.

Yeah, focus.

All right, well I guess I

gotta go saddle Legacy up.

I'll focus.

Back again?

Yeah.

You know, as the phases go on,

it only gets harder.

The mid-state eventing series

is not for the fainthearted.

Well, I'm not going anywhere

so we're gonna be seeing

a lot more of each other.

Okay.

Look, I know

you don't like me-

- I don't know you.

Then

why are you acting

like I did something

to offend you.

What is it that

you want from me?

I don't want anything.

I just don't understand why

you keep acting so rude to me

when you don't even know me.

I don't know.

But I do know James.

And what's that

supposed to mean?

Your marriage

to him won't work.

Why would you say

something like that?

Because it's true.

Well, you're wrong.

No, I'm not.

And you've also got no

chance at beating me.

Your horse is untalented

and she should be

left in a petting zoo,

not in a competition.

Well this just proves

that you obviously

don't know anything.

I certainly know

quite a bit about James.

Feel kinda sorry for him.

Well, you don't

know him like I do

and you never will.

Believe me, I know James

a lot better than you do.

You're just jealous.

That's what all this is about.

See you out there.

Good luck.

I'm more than disappointed.

I'm sorry.

I felt good out there too.

At least the first part

You were doing so great.

And you just lost your head.

Right to the end and

then you just gave up.

I had stand out there

and watch you fall apart.

I tell ya, I'm ready to take

off because there's no point

in my being here

to try and help you

if you're not gonna go

the extra mile out there.

Actually, it doesn't matter

who tries to help you

if you're not gonna give

extra effort out there.

Do you realize you were

this close to perfection

and you let it all slip away

because of some stupid rivalry.

But-

- No buts, no more buts.

That girl is so jealous of you,

she'll do anything she

can to get under your skin

and you're allowing it.

You're letting her do it.

You don't think I

had things like that

to face when I was riding?

Of course I did.

A lotta people do, but you've

got to learn to rise above it.

I had to learn to deal

with it, so do you.

Okay, let's get real.

Is this really what you want?

Yeah, I wanna finish it.

I wanna do the

third competition.

I'm gonna see it through.

Let's see it.

So where am I

supposed to go now?

Get in, I'll drive you back.

Okay.

You were much

better up there today.

Did you see your time?

You were much better than I

thought you were gonna be.

It's gonna make it

much more interesting.

And here I was thinking

you were a joke rider.

Look, I don't

wanna argue with you

so can you just leave me alone?

I'm not here to fight.

I'm here to talk.

We tried that already.

Can't say anything

without insulting me,

my fiance, or Legacy.

There's one

person who left out

of that little list of yours.

Who?

Linda, saw you

talking with her.

She had a little girl.

Yeah, that's

her granddaughter.

How well do you

think you know her?

Why?

What's she doing with you?

She's helping me.

Is that why you were

so much better today?

I mean, you were awful

in the first competition,

but you did okay today.

Suddenly Legacy isn't such

a talentless horse

after all, is she?

Says you, but I'm suspicious.

Well, I beat you so.

How much do you think

you know about Linda?

Why do you keep

asking about her?

Because I know

who she really is.

So do a lotta people and

it seems like you don't.

What do you wanna say now?

Linda isn't who

you think she is.

She's trouble.

She shoulda kept

herself hidden away

and if you know

what's good for you,

you'll stay away from her.

You just wanna insult

everyone in my life,

is that it?

You don't know anything

about her or anything else.

You're just scared and jealous

and people like you are

bitter and twisted inside.

You're just wasting your

life being like this.

Can't you see that?

So just leave me alone.

Why don't you do a little

bit of research on her

before you go tell

me how wrong I am?

Took it back

anyways, got it fixed

so we're gonna have,

I think it's gonna be-

- Hey James, I've been

meaning to talk to you.

Bethany.

We should totally go

for a coffee sometime.

Actually, I was

looking for Lizzy.

Did you see her anywhere?

Why are you marrying her?

What do you mean?

I mean, shouldn't you like

be saying congratulations?

No, not when I don't think

you're right for each other.

Wow, I mean, you're

like the first person

to actually say that.

I'm just being honest.

Well, to be honest,

I'm kinda tired of everybody

questioning my decisions.

I was really hoping

you'd be here today.

I mean, of course

I would be here.

I'm here to support Lizzy.

Why wouldn't I be?

That's not what I meant.

Look, I really missed you and

I thought about you every day

since high school

Bethany, just stop, okay?

Look, I

wrote you this letter

and I need you to read it.

What is this about?

Did I never tell

you that I liked you?

Bethany, I'm with

Lizzy now, okay?

We've been through

a lot together.

I'm sorry.

Lizzy, hey, been looking

all over for you.

Seems like you're

always talking to her.

Those shared glances.

What are you trying to say?

Is there something going?

With Bethany?

No, no, no, no,

no, of course not.

Don't even.

You've got nothing

to worry about.

Don't even think about Bethany.

Well, she's my

number one competition

so I have to beat

her if I want to win.

Well, if she's your

number one competition

what you need to do is focus.

You need to not-

Just get her outta your mind

and just focus on winning.

That's what you gotta do.

You can do this, okay?

I believe in you.

We're all here for you.

You can beat her.

Let's just go home.

So much to plan.

That's why you've got me here.

Who woulda thought

picking out flowers

would be this hard.

Well, here's your

challenge for today.

Not only do we need the

flowers nailed down,

we need the reception venue

and everything

that goes with it.

Oh, if you'd only given me

three things to focus on today,

I would've struggled, but

you've given me hundreds.

From Luis Matchicau fabrics

to the Nouvelle and Fairwinds.

Well, you asked

for perfection.

Yeah, but at this rate,

it's just gonna be me standing

in the middle of the field,

with a white t-shirt

and jeans, nobody else.

That's as much as

I've got planned

and the wedding's

right around the corner

Don't have a meltdown on me.

I'm trying.

Meltdowns are messy and I

really don't do cleaning up.

Just feel like

that's the only decision I'm

capable of making right now.

Am I the only one

not stressed out about this?

That's because you've made

less decisions than I have.

And I've made barely any.

You're making a

big deal out of this,

I mean, most of this stuff,

these particulars

don't bother me.

Gee thanks.

I'm serious, Lizzy.

I mean the wedding that you want

we're gonna make it happen,

whatever we have to do,

because it's all about you.

I can give you two some

space if that's what you need.

No, I want you to see this.

James, what kinda

wedding do you want?

The kind of wedding I want is

as long as you're there,

I'm there, and the pastor,

then I'm happy

And that's all?

That's it.

As long as you show up,

then I don't have an idea of

a picture perfect wedding,

but I have an idea of a

picture perfect bride.

And that's you.

That's so sweet.

Decisions, Lizzy, we

need to make decisions.

So, what is it?

Just wait until you see it.

Now you're either gonna love

it or you're gonna hate it.

I don't know which,

but I hope it's love.

All right, ladies, I'll

leave you to it, huh?

What's going on?

Well, I guess

you're just gonna have

to open the box and find out

Mom!

It's amazing.

Honestly don't know what to say.

There's something else inside.

Take a look.

Mom.

Now, I know it's not much,

but your dad and I wanna

pay for your wedding.

Now, you know how

your father is.

He won't even tip more

than 10% in a restaurant

but he really wants

to do this too.

So you know how serious we are.

I don't know what to say.

Just try on the

dress before I-

This part and then

there's a little jacket

that goes over it.

It's really cute.

And, veil!

All right, hurry,

try it on, try it on.

Well, it almost fits.

Well, I can alter it.

I mean, I may not be the

best seamstress in the world,

but this I can do.

Ah, my little girl

is getting married!

I'm gonna cry.

That's the reaction I

thought I was gonna get

when I first told you.

Oh stop.

Don't say things like that.

I was just a little concerned

that you were getting married

a little quickly, that's all.

But seeing you in my dress,

I just, oh, it's perfect.

Well, hold that thought

while I go get this sewing kit.

Okay.

Do you mind helping me?

- I don't wanna get all caught-

- Let me help you, sweetie.

Just get that.

Perfect.

Thank you.

This is always

the hardest part.

Awesome.

That's all right, thanks.

- You got it?

- Yeah.

All right.

Hey wait.

Whatever you do, don't let

James see you in this dress.

Oh, no worries.

Got it.

Hey Lizzy!

Lizzy, where are you?

Lizzy?

Oh, there you are.

What, did you get

lost or something?

Lizzy?

Lizzy, what's wrong?

Mom, I think it'd be

best if you just go home.

I need to take care

of some things here.

Honey, I'm not going anywhere

till you tell me

what's going on.

Just a minute ago you were as

happy as I've ever seen you

and now look at you.

I just need some

time by myself, please.

Honey, not until you

tell me what's going on.

I think we should

call off the wedding.

What?

No, honey!

No, I don't know what's going

on here, but we both know

that you do not wanna

call this wedding off.

Please just-

- Honey, you and James

both love each other.

You could tell by

the way you interact

and in the way you

look at each other

when you think nobody's looking.

Mom, just stop, stop,

you don't know what's going on.

Just leave, please.

Sweetheart, I will respect

that you don't wanna

talk to me, right now

but I want you to

know whatever you need

and whenever you're

ready to say,

that I'm right here for you.

Honey.

You don't understand.

I don't, you're right,

I don't understand.

Please make me understand.

I do not like seeing

you like this.

I can tell you're hurting.

Please let me help you, honey.

Honey, please.

I don't know what to do.

It's okay, honey.

I'll always be here for you.

What if he does

love this other girl?

I don't know what I'm gonna do.

Hey, my friend,

you gotta get ready.

We got our next

competition comin' up.

I think Legacy will be

perfect for your show jumping.

Hey Linda, can I check

something with you real quick?

Sure, wait, wait,

lemme see you.

Have you been crying?

Are you all right?

Are you okay?

Yeah, I'm fine.

Hailey, can you do me a favor

and go check on Legacy for me?

I've gotta talk to your

grandma about some adult stuff.

I'm not a little

kid, you know.

Yeah, I know, but I'm

asking you as a friend.

Really?

Yeah, I wouldn't ask

you if I didn't need it.

What was the last

time you evented?

It's been awhile.

Meet me up at the house.

If I ask you a question, you'd

tell me the truth, right?

Come on, of course.

Is this you?

Yes.

This article says that

you're using drugs and steroids

to make your horses

perform better.

Is that true?

Is that how you got

all those blue ribbons?

No.

But you were banned

from eventing, right?

Yes.

Lizzy.

Hey, you're back.

Hey.

Hey, what's going on?

Lizzy!

Can I talk to you?

How can I believe anything

that you have to say?

Because I'm gonna

tell you the truth.

Okay,

what's going on?

Is that why Legacy did so

well in the second competition?

Of course not, it's

because you two have worked

so hard together, that's why.

I can't believe anything

that you're saying.

I don't know if

you're lying to me.

I'm not a liar.

I don't-

- The newspaper article

you read, that's about me

and yes, I was banned

from competing.

So it is all true.

None of it's true, none of it.

Okay, I was about your age.

I was riding.

I was doing so well.

I was earning medals.

I was top of my game.

I loved it.

And I didn't do

anything, I promise.

Then why were you banned?

Because I was horribly

betrayed my best,

my best friend.

My trainer was injecting

the horses with steroids

so that they would run faster.

I didn't know anything about it.

When they found out,

they banned him from training

and then they banned me.

Nobody would believe that I

didn't know anything about it

so I just, I packed it all

in and I left the country.

Why'd you come back?

For the funeral.

And then I met you.

And I felt your heart,

I felt your passion,

I felt your fire.

And it reignited mine.

So I knew I had to

stay and help you.

Grandma, what's going on?

It's okay, baby.

This was just about

me and my past

and Lizzy needed to hear it.

Look at me.

I would never do

anything to hurt Legacy

or to disappoint you, never.

Please don't send us away.

I wanna help Legacy too.

I love her.

I really do.

I'm not sending you away.

I'm sorry.

I shouldn't have got

as upset as I did.

You have every right

to get upset, baby.

You've got a lot going on now.

You've got a lot on

your plate right now.

What are you doing?

Waiting.

No, I'm talking

about the text messages

and then the first

thing I see you're doing

is you're taking off your ring?

I'm doing it for a reason.

What reason could

there possibly be?

I think that we should

put a pause on this wedding.

A pause, no, no,

there can be no pause.

You said that much yourself.

Well, there's

going to have to be.

You know, this is

exactly what our parents-

- This has nothing to do with

what our parents have said.

Then what does

it have to do with?

I've read that

over and over again.

Well, I haven't

even read this once.

I didn't ask for it.

I didn't want it.

Okay, I didn't open it and

you shouldn't have either.

Aren't you curious?

No.

You should have left it in

the trash where it belonged.

Why didn't you tell me

that she'd given it to you?

I don't know.

I just want the truth.

That's all I've ever

wanted from anyone.

I didn't wanna

hurt your feelings.

If nothing was going on,

then nothing would

hurt my feelings.

Well nothing was going on.

I am not gonna

compete for you, James.

And you're never

gonna have to.

- I will not be second best.

- You're never gonna be.

I've always felt

like I need to compete

for everyone's attention,

even my parents' attention

I felt like I had to compete

to get them to notice me.

But with you, it was different.

I felt like I could be

myself 100% of the time.

And now I feel like you

want me to be something

that I'm not.

I can't compete with

someone else for you, James.

What do you do-

Where are you going?

Are you leaving?

I can't be here right now.

You've got this all wrong.

You kept this from me.

Whatever's going on

between you and Bethany,

you tried to hide it.

Just thought I was

doing the right thing.

Go.

Come in.

Hey sweetheart.

How are you feeling

this morning?

Okay.

I don't think I can go back

to the ranch today though.

If James is still there.

Do you want me to

talk to him for you?

No, I might need you guys

to go get me some clothes.

I'm gonna stay here

for a little while.

I have some friends who

can take care of Hope

and Legacy for me.

Just don't wanna

see James right now.

Sweetheart, you

need to talk to him.

I'm sure this is all just

a big misunderstanding.

You guys really

think I should go back?

Nope.

Yes.

Lizzy, when you're

married to someone,

you need to

communicate with them.

Now, I don't know what this

letter said or who this girl is

but I'm sure she's just

trying to cause problems

between you two for no reason.

I'm sure James is just

as confused as you are.

The things she said, Mom.

Well, you said James,

didn't read the letter, right?

Yeah, but why was

he trying to hide it

from me in the first place?

Oh honey, I'm sure he

just didn't wanna upset you.

Exactly.

Lizzy, no man wants

the woman that he loves

to be upset with him.

When your mother

and I got married,

if I thought something

was gonna upset her

I tried to keep

it nice and quiet.

Inevitably, she always

found out and inevitably-

- And inevitably

we both realized

that it's better just

to be open and honest

with one another.

Now had these little situations

he'd been upfront with me,

they never would've bothered me.

But I mean, it

took us a few years

to figure that out, right?

All life's lessons

Lizzy, I would

almost guarantee you

that James thought he was

trying to do the right thing

by throwing away the letter.

Granted, those letters should

not have been in your house

but Lizzy, you are

marrying him for a reason.

You love him and you trust him.

And the fact that he didn't

read those letters proves

that he's the man that

you know that he is.

Oh, I know, marriage,

Lizzy, it's scary.

It's all about patience

and trust and honesty.

But honey, from what I've seen,

James has always

been honest with you.

So you need to trust him.

It'll all be worth it.

Hey James.

No hugs.

You came here to see me right.

I came here to talk to you.

Then talk.

You came here for a reason.

It's for a reason

you're not gonna like.

James, you-

- You shouldn't

have written me this

and I never should've taken it.

And that's a mistake

I'm here to fix.

If it was a mistake,

then why did you read it?

I didn't read it.

Then why is it open?

I'm sorry if I gave

you any indication

that I had feelings

for you, but I don't.

I asked Lizzy to

marry me, nobody else.

I don't want it!

Take it.

I wrote it for you.

Read it.

Just take this!

No.

I hope you find someone.

I really do, but

it's not gonna be me.

Now, honey I know

you're not sick

but I made you your

special chicken curry pie.

Dad, last time you

made that for me,

I was sick for like a week.

Yeah, but now we know

not to use the frozen chicken

without the date on it, right?

Yeah.

Thanks.

Dad, I've been thinking and,

I'm sorry

For what?

I never thought about

how you'd be feeling

with Grandma's death

and everything.

I mean, she was your mom.

I've just been so

focused on myself

and everything going

on with my life.

I didn't think about you.

Kiddo, you don't have

to apologize to me.

I'm your father.

I'm supposed to worry

about your feelings

but you do have a lot

on your plate right now.

I mean that ranch

is a lot of work.

Trust me, I know.

I lived there.

You sure you wanna do this?

Are you sure you wanna keep it?

Yeah, I mean, how

could you ask me that?

It's my home.

I love it.

Well, yeah, it's my home too.

But nobody'd blame

you if you sold it.

It'd be a nice little

nest egg for you

to getting started in life.

Dad, I know the ranch

isn't your dream for my life.

Definitely wasn't your dream

for you, but it's my home now.

I'm gonna do whatever it

takes to keep it going.

Okay.

Well, I guess grandma left

to the right person, huh?

I think she knew

what she was doing.

Eat all that.

I checked the date

on it, I promise.

All right

Lizzy.

What are

you doing here?

I need you to come

back to the ranch.

Why?

Because I wanna marry you.

What about Bethany?

Bethany, who cares about her?

I don't.

She means nothing to me.

And the letter?

I destroyed it

like I should've done

in the first place.

Why?

Because I love you, Lizzy.

Isn't it obvious?

The wedding's

only a week away?

It is and I will be at

that church waiting for you.

Lizzy, all I can think about,

all I can dream about is

being together with you.

I cannot envision

myself in any other way

than being with you.

So what kinda wedding

you got planned?

I haven't got that far yet

but I was hoping I

could get a little help.

You know I couldn't leave

to plan a wedding by yourself,

even with Emmett's help.

No, that's why I

need you beside me.

To hold your hand?

That would be nice.

Are you sure you

really wanna do this?

I haven't hesitated yet.

I'm not about to.

I will be there at

the church waiting

to hear you say I do.

How's Legacy?

Legacy?

You've only been

gone for like a day.

I know, but I

miss her and Hope.

Well, why don't you

come back to the ranch

and find out.

I'm sure they'd be

happy to see you too.

Okay.

Hello.

Hi.

Lizzy!

Well, honestly,

there was a part of me

that wondered if I would

ever see you again.

Of course you would.

Never know.

I just had to, you

know, takes some space

to, you know, clear my

head and figure things out

'cause it was just a lot.

But I feel better now.

Good, how about some lemonade?

We go inside.

No, I don't have time.

I gotta focus on the next event.

That's why I came here

'cause I need you guys.

It's show jumping and I

haven't done it in a long time.

I think we've had this

conversation before, Lizzy.

Yeah, but it's

different this time.

How?

It's not just about me

and Legacy winning anymore.

'Cause I wanna clear your name.

You wanna what?

I don't know how, but

everybody just needs

to know that you're

not a cheat, you know?

And I feel like this

event could do that.

That's so nice

and I really

appreciate it, but no,

I don't think I wanna

put you through that.

I am definitely up

for the challenge.

That's a big challenge.

It's worth it.

I mean, you've been

helping out so much

and I haven't been doing

as much as I could have.

So you were right

to criticize me

but it's all different now.

I'm more focused and it's not,

it's not about me anymore.

It's about you guys.

It's so much more.

You don't need me for that.

I can't show

jump without Legacy

but I definitely can't

finish this without you.

You're competing

against her again, right?

- Yeah.

- Okay.

You'll be fine.

I mean, this is

her whole life.

It's all she does.

It seems like I'm never gonna

not compete against her.

Okay, come on.

I need you to get

your head together.

Be ready, okay?

I'm ready.

Somehow I believe that.

I just have a feeling that

you're gonna be amazing.

This is gonna happen.

I can count on you this time.

It's for you and Legacy

this time so it's different.

Lizzy, you're the best here.

We'll be cheering

you all the way.

Thanks.

Yeah, no more coming

in second place.

Only by winning this thing

can I really prove how

great of a horse Legacy is.

And for you too, Lizzy.

You're great rider.

I don't want you to forget that.

Go on and show 'em

what you can do, baby.

Hey.

Look, I'm not

interested in anything

you have to say.

I'm just focusing on my jumps.

I wanna make you an offer.

What could

you possibly offer me?

Let me win.

Forfeit, take your

horse and go home

and you never have

to see me again.

What?

This means more to

me than it does to you.

You know that, right?

You don't know anything.

This isn't just about me

proving you wrong anymore.

Let me win or

you'll regret it.

No deal.

You can't bully me anymore.

I'm only gonna

make this offer once.

Well, my answer

isn't gonna change.

You have no power here

so you can't bully me.

Oh no?

Yeah, you know,

I'm sorry you thought

you could steal my life,

but it's mine.

So get your own.

Come on!

There's only one

thing that I wanna say.

This belongs to Linda Locke

just as much as

it belongs to me.

Some of you might think

you know her past,

but you couldn't be more wrong.

I couldn't have done

this without her

and I can never be

thankful enough.

I'd like to welcome

you to the wedding

of James and Elizabeth.

But before we begin,

I'd like to talk

to you about what I shared

with them in counseling.

We talked about life.

We talked about relationships.

Love comes easy, struggling

with what happens

on the day to day is

gonna be the hardest.

You're gonna get the

best of each other

and you're gonna get

the worst of each other.

Your marriage must be

first rooted in the Lord.

Are you ready?

Yes.

Are you ready?

Yes.

All right, let's do this.

Do you, James Mifflin,

take Elizabeth to be your

lawfully wedded wife,

to have and to hold,

to love and to cherish,

till death do you part?

I do.

Do you, Elizabeth, take James

to be your lawfully

wedded husband,

to have and to hold,

to love and to cherish,

till death do you part?

I do.

You both have the rings.

You're doin' great.

I now pronounce

you husband and wife.

You may kiss the bride.

Ready?

- I can't believe it.

- Unbelievable.

So how did we do?

You guys did great.

I've never been

happier in my life.

Well here's to your health

and a long happy

marriage full of love.

Best wishes to the bride.

- Congratulations to the groom.

- Yes sir.

Thank you.

I'm gonna teach you how to ride

just like my grandma taught me.

Could I ever be as

good as you one day?

You'll be better.

Are you ready?

Yes.

I can't believe I'm

actually doing this.

You're looking good out there.

Oh yeah!

Okay, let's go.

Yes!

- You go girl.

- Wow.

So proud of you.

- Huh?

- Yeah.