Heartland (2007–…): Season 13, Episode 8 - Legacy - full transcript

Previously on "Heartland"...

I was planning on proposing to Casey.

By the time I got there I realized...

wasn't the right thing to do.

How about I stay with you for a while

- As a roommate?
- Yeah.

Then I won't have to stay with my mom

and her boyfriend and
his crazy daughter.

Up!

Hey, boy, you're okay.

We all have are off days.



What's wrong? Did he leave?

Doesn't surprise me.

He left because I told him to.

- What did he do?
- Nothing.

He did everything right.

I think I've just made a big mistake.

Caleb, you're whistling again.

What's up with you?

Oh, maybe it has something
to do with the fact

that I'm gonna be a daddy.

- What?!
- Yeah.

- Congratulations!
- Thanks.

I hope you're not expecting a raise?

Oh, now that you mention it.



Tim, you got company.

Hey... wow. Heh.

Hey, Tim.

Case. Yeah.

What are you doing?

I'm trying to make us some of my

world famous blueberry waffles,

but I can't find your
waffle iron anywhere.

We don't have a waffle iron

Oh. Okay. Well, that sucks.

How can you live without a waffle iron?

You know, Georgie, I hate to say it

but you really need to start
getting this place in order.

I need to get this place in order?

Ever since you moved in
here it's been a disaster.

Look around.

It's not that bad.

I had a shower yesterday,
and I went to grab a towel

and all your stinky rodeo
gear was on the rack.

Okay. You need to chill out, okay?

Ever since that guy moved to Florida

you've been in a total mood.

- What happened?
- Nothing happened,

and I am not in a mood.

Okay. Here you go.

Did you just grab this out of the sink?

I wiped it.

- Here you go.
- Thanks.

Must be nice to have
a leisurely breakfast.

Yes. But I'm so ready for
Ty and Lyndy to come home.

I miss them so much.

And Luke is off at summer camp,

so I kinda feel like an empty nester.

I get it...

I got one kid in Vancouver
and one up in the loft.

But you know what?

You gotta just enjoy the
freedom while it lasts, right?

Oh gosh.

There he is again.

Who's that?

Uh, hello... J.D. Werth.

He's that wealthy developer
who's running for mayor.

Right. Thought I recognized him.

Hi, J.D. Werth.

I promise a vote for me

is a vote for progress.

Uh, excuse me.
If you don't mind my asking.

What exactly does that mean?

What-what kind of progress?

Well, progress can come in many forms.

But in general, I think

Hudson could use a major revitalization.

Well, I hope that don't mean
a bunch of new developments

that would take away
from our town's charm.

No, no, no. Of course not.

I wanna build on that charm,

with a vision that creates
jobs and opportunities

- in the process.
- Hm. Okay.

Well, if you're done campaigning,

maybe you'd like to order
something off our menu?

Of course.

Let me see some of those pies
I've heard so much about.

Sure thing.

- Well, it's been a while.
- Yeah. Yeah.

I haven't seen you
around here since uh...

Since we decided not to get engaged.

Right.

Well,
felt like I should keep my distance.

But I'm back in town
for the Heritage Rodeo.

I'm running it this year.

Yeah. We're all excited about it.

Students are getting ready for it.

Actually um,

I've got some other news
which is why I came by.

Wha-what-what's wrong?

Um...

What is it?

Well, I um... I just got engaged.

I'm getting married.

Married... I-I-I...

I didn't realize you
were seeing somebody.

I met Greg on the circuit.

He's a stock contractor from down south.

Right.

We're gonna put some
roots down in New Mexico.

I'm selling my company...

but only to someone that I trust.

Why are you looking at me like that?

Because I'm hoping you're interested.

Look,
he's at it again.

Should I ask him to leave?

That guy really gets under your skin,
doesn't he?

Well,
his whole platform is about change.

You know, changing our town.

Why? I mean,
what's wrong with Hudson the way it is?

Yeah,
but doesn't every politician talk about

how they're gonna be
the big change-maker?

- It's just talk, Lou?
- I don't know.

There's something about this guy

tells me not to underestimate him.

Thanks for the pie, Lou.

You really do run a great place here.

You know, it's forward
thinking entrepreneurs like you

that are part of my vision
for tomorrow's Hudson.

- Great.
- Oh.

There you go.

Thanks again.

Have you seen Lisa's new jumpers?

They're beautiful.

She said we can take them for a ride

on her cross-country course.

Yeah. I would be totally up for that.

Does anyone know anything
about J.D. Werth?

He owns Werth Developments.

Yeah.
His banners are up at all the rodeos.

He's a huge sponsor.

And he's running for Mayor.

But it doesn't seem like
he's got much competition.

Right?

Now we don't talk politics at the table.

Well, maybe we should start.

The election is only a month away.

So, guess who stopped by the practice

to talk to me today? Casey.

- Casey?
- Really?

When did she get back in town?

She's running the Heritage Rodeo.

But get this... she's uh...

she's engaged.

- Huh.
- To someone else?

Yes, Georgie.

Well, who is it?

It's a guy.

He's a stock contractor
from Albuquerque.

She's gonna move down there and she's...

she's gonna be married to him.

That must be a little weird for you.

No, no. I mean...

you know what's really weird?

She tried to sell me her company.

Hm.

Well, running rodeos kinda
sounds right up your alley.

Yeah,
I think you'd be really good at that.

You could use the money you
got from selling Big River...

Whoa, whoa, no. No-no. I'm not buy it.

I've got a rodeo business,
and it can't run itself.

Well, Caleb could step up
and do a little bit more.

Yeah.

Like I said, it can't run itself.

Dad...

are you sure you're not just bitter?

Uh, no.

I'm happy...

for her and, you know, the guy.

You know?

It's just, that's it's not my problem

that she's trying to
dump her business on me.

So she can run off and get married...

to some guy...

in Albuquerque.

Good mornin'.

Hi.

So you gonna take over
my company or what?

Case, I...

I appreciate you asking me, I really do.

I have my rodeo school.

I'm just too busy right now. I can't.

Come on,
you've been doing that for a long time.

Not ready for a new challenge?

What's with the hard sell?

Because you're the
right person for this.

I don't wanna hand it
off to just anybody.

I hope this isn't about
me getting married.

No.

Because it doesn't matter.

This is strictly business.

And I know you're the type of guy

who recognizes a good
deal when you see it so...

just take a look.

My company's financials.

And that's last year's bottom line.

Oh!

Oh yeah, one more thing...

Lee's finally framing our house.

That's good.
Your dad must have been on him then?

Actually no. He's been pretty tied up

getting his students
ready for a big rodeo.

Oh! Well, that's probably
why Lee's made some progress.

Yeah, maybe. Okay, well, I should run,

but Lyndy you say hi to grandma for me,
okay?

Bye.

My mom wishes you were here.
We're all miss you.

Yeah, I miss you too.

- You guys hurry home.
- We will.

- Love you.
- Love you too.

Bye Lyndy. Love you.

- Say bye.
- Bye.

Bye.

Okay!

I'm doing it.

I'm getting into the rodeo business.

You already in the rodeo business.

No, I mean I'm buying Casey's company.

Congrats, Dad! That's awesome!

You were dead set
against that last night.

What happened?

I got a look at the profit margin.

And you were right,
I'm already in the rodeo business.

So it's not like I'm
starting from scratch.

So does this mean a bigger
role for Caleb in the school?

Ah... I'm not sure.

Look, first I'm gonna focus
on this heritage rodeo.

Casey and I are gonna do it together.

Just like a transition.

Well, that makes sense.

Give you a chance to
get your feet wet...

No, no. We're diving right in.

And we're gonna need some help.

You know, we gotta make a splash!

We?

Well,
you're the one that pushed me into this.

So I'm gonna need your help on this,
Jack.

- No.
- Look,

here is what I wanna do.

I wanna do a little ceremony
at the beginning that honors

some of the Hall of Famers
from back in the day.

Yeah, yeah, I-I'll be there.

No. But I mean from way back.

Like further than you even.
Before electricity.

So I've got a list.

I need you to be my point man.

Maybe you can contact the folks on that.

Oh yeah,
there is some familiar names there.

It might be fun to catch up.

Look at that, "Lucky" Butch Connelly.

I haven't seen him in a long while.
Sure I'll help you out.

Okay, great. I'll let you get at it.

I'm a busy man.

This will be good.

"Lucky" Butch Connelly.

That's my lunch!

Sorry. Want the rest?

No. It's okay.

Someone's in a mood again.

I just took an ice cold shower, Jade.

- I couldn't even wash my hair.
- Okay, well,

I think we have the world's
smallest hot water tank

Or maybe you take the
world's longest showers?

Okay. Why don't we talk about
what's really bothering you.

I am. I have a roommate that
doesn't clean up after herself,

steals all my food,
and hogs all the hot water.

Okay. I think this rant has
a lot more to do with Quinn

than it does with me. Jade! Stop!

- Okay.
- Whoa.

Sorry am I inputting something?

Georgie is just seriously repressing.

Not true.

Okay,
well whatever's going on it sounds like

you guys could probably use
a break from each other.

Georgie I was thinking
maybe we could go Fairfield,

and try out Lisa's new jumpers?

Um, thanks, but not-not today.

Okay. Jade?

- Me? On a jumper?
- Yeah. Why not?

Could be pretty hard for her to handle.

Okay. I do rodeo for a living,

I think I can handle a jumping horse.

Yeah. But you can't jump anything,
so what's the point?

I bet I could ride a jumping horse

better than you can ride broncs.

Ooh, that sounds to me like a challenge?

- Yeah, I'm in if you are...
- Yeah. You're on.

Whoa-whoa-whoa.
You are not getting on a bronc.

But maybe a friendly competition

- would be good for you guys.
- Sure.

I still think I can jump a horse

better than she can rope a calf.

Game on.

They both got so amped up.

- But it's crazy, right?
- What? No.

I think it's actually a really good idea

that dad buys Casey's rodeo business.

You are not even listening to me.

I'm talking about Georgie and Jade.

I'm sorry.

I'm just doing a little
digging on J.D. Werth.

I think you're maybe getting

a little too involved in this, Lou.

Well, if he's gonna be our next mayor

I wanna know what we're getting.

So far I've found some pretty
shady business practices,

and this kind of scary quote
from a town hall meeting.

What does it say?

"Growth and comfort can't coexist

and Hudson has become
far too comfortable."

Well,
at least him message stays consistent.

He's all about change.

Yeah. And everybody is getting on board.

He's way ahead in the polls.

But how far is he gonna
go with these big ideas?

And what are these big ideas anyways?

He never really says.

I don't trust him.

- Right here?
- Okay.

Yeah?

Hello Lucky! Long time no see.

I'm sorry, do I know you?

Yeah, it's me. Jack...

Jack Bartlett.

Well, I'll be damned!

Whoa, Butch...

I got you.

I get-I get a little dizzy sometimes.

Oh, Butch. Not again.

I'll get the peas.

Oh... hey...

Kinda funny - I used to be able to

stay on a thousand pounds
of nasty.

Now I can't even stand
on my own two feet.

Old age, huh?

Nasty son of a gun, ain't he?

Well, I guess you didn't
come all the way out here

to listen to me blather on.

Truth be told I'm...

I'm here on official business.

I'm recruiting some local legends

to be a part of the Heritage Rodeo.

You must be kinda short of entries.

I'm pretty sure you can
still hold your own.

But I'm talking about
a little ceremony here.

Oh, you're gonna check out
the old relics, are you?

Sure, sure.

I-I'll-I'll come out.

I just showed Maureen the other day,

the scrapbook of my old rodeo articles.
Hm.

Yeah.

I-I'll be right back.

- Take it slow.
- No, I know.

I'm just gotta find Jack the book, eh?

Is he okay?

Depends on the day.

It's been a rough couple of years.

Memory lapses,

dizzy spells.

Doctor thinks it's because
of the concussions.

Well, they didn't exactly use
the best safety gear back then.

- If any at all.
- Yeah.

Well, he's paying for it now...

so am I.

I'm the one who has to take care of him,
and this place.

As you can see I'm not doing
a very good job of either.

Well, that's a lot on you, Maureen.

There's no shame in getting some help.

It's not a matter of pride, trust me.

We don't have any money.
There's only so much

you can get out of
the healthcare system,

and the rodeo didn't
come with a pension.

Maureen... what was I
supposed to get for you again?

It's okay, honey.

I'm gonna come in and
make us some lunch.

I'm not sure about this weekend.

I'll let you know how he's doing.

Hey, Grandpa.

Any luck tracking down the old timers?

Oh yeah.
There seems to be a lot of interest

in being a part of it.

- That's good.
- But I gotta say...

it has certainly opened my eyes.

How so?

Well,
some of them have hit pretty hard times.

My old friend, Butch,
he's really struggling.

The long term effects
from too many concussions.

I'm sorry to hear that.

And the worst of it is he
doesn't have enough money

to pay for the extra healthcare

and support that he needs.

That doesn't seem fair.

No, it is not.

Butch and these other legends,

they're the ones who gave
the best years of their lives

to make the rodeo what it is today.

When they used to get thrown
from a bronc or a bull,

there was a pickup man to
pull them off the ground.

And now when they need it most...

who have they got?

No. They're completely on their own,

and something's gotta change.

An English saddle feels different,
doesn't it?

- It's smaller.
- Yeah.

Just remember balance is the
most important thing, okay?

Keep your shoulders in
line with your hips

in line with your heels.

Keep your elbow up nice and high.

- Okay.
- You gonna pull.

- Pull.
- Pull? Don't push.

- Don't push, pull.
- Okay.

Swing the tip of your
rope at the calf's neck.

one, two, three, four. Up!

There you go.

Oh!

- That was a good start.
- Sorry, Caleb.

Wrong dummy but that was pretty good.

That's pretty good.

You wanna lean forward.
Look beyond the jump.

Yeah!

Oh my gosh!

Elbow up.

Start rolling your hand over.

Lower you wrist.

Okay, yes! You're getting there.

Kind of.

Ah, you're kinda getting there.

Get into your two point. There you go.

Almost! Try again!

What in the heck is this about?

Hey. You see what's going on out there?

You said you'd be here an hour ago.

Well, I'm swamped with stuff
for this rodeo, right now.

I mean, I gotta find

I gotta find stock and concessions.

And I gotta find rodeo clowns,

and I gotta find somebody
to sing the national anthem.

How-how's it going with the old boys?

Well, I've been able to
track down quite a few,

but the way most of them are living...

- it's not right.
- What do you mean?

This sport of ours
it's tough on the body.

It doesn't make for, you know,

the most comfortable retirement years.

Well, nature of the beast.

Well, it just seems to me that...

I don't know, an accounting firm

can have a pension plan
for their bean counters,

but there's absolutely nothing in place

for people that ride broncs
and bulls for a living.

So are you saying,

you would've rather been an accountant?

What I'm saying is, it is not fair,

and maybe we can do something about it.

What do you mean?

We could start up some
kind of foundation.

Offer these old timers a
little financial support.

Well,
that that?s not a bad idea.

Not sure where the
money would come from.

Well, this is what I'm thinking.

- I gotta take this.
- I'm not done here.

Well, Jack, look, we'll talk more...

after the rodeo, okay? Just a sec.

Barry, yeah.

No, north side of the arena.

Yeah.

Okay.
Ah, just give me a second, I'll get it.

You good to go?

Yeah.

On your way.

Now that's it, stay with him!

Okay, stop your horse!

Yeah! Woo!

Go Georgie!

- I did it!
- Seriously?

That was a fluke.

Hey, look what I got.

All my old articles.

A bunch of pictures too.

Oh Yeah?
Is there anything about me in there?

No, I don't think so.

Most of the articles
are about the winners.

Here, check this out.

That's why they called me "lucky".

Yeah. Somehow I managed to
always to get back up again.

Butch,
you ever wonder if it was all worth it?

I've had my moments.

But even with all the aches and pains...

and everything else.

If I co-if I could go back...
hey, I'd do it...

all over again.

- It's what I was born to do.
- Yeah.

It just feels like there shoulda been

some kind of safety net
when it was all over.

Yeah.

It's not like we really knew
what we were getting into.

We were all so young.

I thought we were invincible.

I've been thinking...

about a fund for retired rodeo vets.

That's a good idea.

But where you gonna get that money, hm?

Everybody always wants
to put their money

into bigger, better, flashier rodeos.

This is where it all started.

There wouldn't have
sold-out rodeo arenas

if it wasn't for people like you.

And they say they wanna
honor our heritage...

but it seems like everyone

is just turning their backs on it to me.

Yeah.

Well, it does sort of seem like that,
doesn't it?

But what you gonna do?

Well, we can't sit back

and wait for something to change.

I think it's time to take
the bull by the horns.

Hey.

Uh, do you want me to make you
some breakfast or something?

I'm not hungry.
I'm just here to let Amy know

that we're ready to go to Fairfield.

Yeah. Yeah. She told me about
this little competition.

Sounds like fun.

And a good distraction from stuff.

Mom. I'm fine.

I just, I know how hard it is, okay?

The first time you
really fall for a guy,

and it's not an easy thing to get over.

I said I'm fine.

And I'm the one who
broke it off with him so.

We're ready.

Okay, great. Let's see what Jade's got.

Have fun.

- Um, what's that?
- Uh, no, you know, what?

- This is-it's nothing.
- No, no, no.

It looks to me like an
application to run for mayor.

Jade is all over me
about entering this race.

So she sent me the link, but it's...

So are you thinking about running?

No. That...

- that would be crazy.
- No, not that crazy.

Seriously?

Seriously,
I think you would be good at it?

I think so too.

But aren't you looking for
some vacation time with Mitch.

Isn't that why you bought that property?

Exactly. And, you know,

I've got way too much on my
plate already as it is so...

Yeah. Yeah, you're right.

Well, it looks like J.D. Werth
is gonna be our next mayor.

Let's just hope he not as bad for Hudson

as you think he'll be.

Are we really doing this?

Oh, come on.

How can you look at Lisa's
brand new cross-country course

and not wanna jump it?

You ready?

Yeah. You picked Atlas? Good choice.

All tight. Well, let's get started.

Just stay nice and relaxed.

Georgie you can go first and
then Jade can follow you.

Um, actually I'm not gonna jump today.

What?

I just feel like watching.

Good luck though... you'll need it.

Don't worry.
Me and Atlas are gonna rock this.

Eyes up. Heels down.

You've got this.

Nice!

- I did it!
- That was great, Jade.

Did you see that!

I felt like I was flying!

Hey, it's okay.

Ho.

- Is he okay?
- Oh no. What happened?

He just pulled up lame.

Hey.

We need to talk about this fund.

Jack,
I got a million things on my plate.

I already told you
that I don't have time.

Well, if you wanna do this
ceremony with the legends,

you're gonna have to make some time.

Seriously?

I'm in the middle of
planning my first rodeo.

- What do you want from me?
- Well, it's not just you.

I'm talking to all the other
rodeo business people too.

If fact we're gonna meet
in the grandstand here

in about half an hour.

Well, you go ahead, you take that call.

I'll see you with everybody
else right over here,

half hour.

- What are you up to?
- Just be there.

What did Cass say?

He strained his suspensory ligament.

- Is he gonna be okay?
- Yeah. I think so.

He just over exerted himself.

Cassandra said that he should
heal up pretty quickly.

Hey...

I'm really sorry he got hurt.

It was all because of
our stupid competition.

No, this is nobody's fault. Okay?

Spartan's not as young as he used to be.

I probably have to start being
a bit more careful with him.

Hey. Couple lunch
specials from the diner.

Sweet. What's that?

This is uh...

I went by J.D. Werth's
campaign office today.

- What?
- Yeah.

I just wanted to talk to him, you know,

and find out what he actually
has in mind for Hudson.

And so I'm waiting in his office,
forever,

and I see this.

And it's labeled "Tomorrow's Hudson".

- And you took it?
- I know.

You know what, I shouldn't have.

And I'm gonna definitely
return this right now.

No, no. We need to look inside.

We should not be looking at that.

Why? You took it.

Whoa, what is this?

This is main street...

a really commercialized version of it.

And he wants to put
this cheesy chain restaurant

right next to Maggie's?

Looks like that's the plan.

You see...

it's just not right to see
the pioneers of our sport

- in such dire strait.
- Mhmm.

Especially when we can all
band together to help them out.

So what I'd like to propose...

is that each of you
donate a small percentage

of your rodeo companies? profits

into a retirement fund.

What do you say?

Look,
I-I maybe the new kid on the block here,

but I think I speak
for everyone when I...

well...
when I say that we all understand

these people need our help.

But, personally,
I haven't even had a chance

to prove my books.

So I don't know what I can contribute.

Well, I can help you out with that.

Well, thanks.

But there's also no precedent.

So I think in fairness,

we should all just take some time,

give it some proper thought.

And then, you know,
we'll talk about it again.

Talk is cheap.

But being old and broken down isn't.

I shouldn't have to say this,

but apparently I do.

If we, as the rodeo community,

don't support and
protect the men and women

who built this thing... who will?

So I'll ask again;

Who's gonna step up?

Seriously?

Seriously?!

So, what?
You expect these legends to show up

for some token ceremony,

and help you all look
humble and grateful.

You're not even willing to help?!

Provide them with a
decent quality of life?

Well, too bad.
'Cause they're not coming.

The legends of our sport
are officially boycotting

The Heritage Rodeo.

Hello everybody!

And welcome to Hudson's
Annual Heritage Rodeo!

And starting it all of
is Hudson's very own

"Miracle Girl", Amy Fleming.

Let's give her a big, hometown welcome.

How are you?

Oh. Hey there, Lou.

I heard you came by to see me yesterday.

Yeah. Yeah, there is just, you know,

only so long I could
sit around and wait.

Yeah. I'm sorry about that.

I mean,
let's-let's get something in the books

for next week.

Looks like I'm freed up from
hitting that campaign trail.

Ah... aren't you in the final stretch

before the big election?

It appears not.

My only opponent
dropped out of the race.

I'm gonna announce
myself as the new mayor,

right here, today.

Wait, you can't do that though.

It has to go through town council.

Well, my friends on council
say it's just a formality.

I'm the last man standing.

It's a done deal.

Get into your seats, folks,

and hold on to your hats

because this rodeo is gonna
be one heck of a ride.

But first Casey McMurtry
would like to say

a few words to kick this thing off.

What a great crowd we have today.

I wanna thank you all for coming out!

It has been such a thrill for me to,

to put on this event and so
many others over the years.

But the time has come
for me to hand the reins

of my late husband,
Hank McMurtry's company,

over to the only person in
the world that I could trust

to carry on his tradition of putting on

the most exciting rodeos on the circuit.

He's Foothills Hall of Famer,

and Hudson's very own...

Tim Fleming.

Thank you.

Well,
let's give it up for Casey McMurtry.

I'm gonna have some big boots to fill.

But I'm up for the challenge.

I guess, where I, I, I...

You gotta be kidding me.

Ah... just... folks,

folks...

it seems that there is
a group of people here

that have something to say
and in my opinion ah...

they've earned the right to be heard.

These, these are some of
the greatest rodeo legends

of all time. Right here.
Right in front of us.

Jack.

May I?

- Hi everybody.
- Woo-hoo!

My name is Jack Bartlett.

Now... like Tim said,

these people here

are bona fide rodeo legends.

They're some of the
most fierce competitors

that have ever graced these grounds.

But it's a tough sport.

And years of throwing their
heart and soul into the rodeo...

well, it's taken its toll.

We feel that as a community

that we should do something
to help these people

and ease their burden.

It's a bit hypocritical to
be celebrating our heritage

when we haven't been able
to take care of the people

who are most responsible for it.

So tell me,
what are we gonna do about it?

Tim?

Okay, so here's what I'm proposing.

I'm going to donate all of the profits

from today's rodeo

toward a fund for
retired rodeo competitors

long after they've hung
up their hat and spurs.

Thank you.

But there is a group of
rodeo owners here today

that I would expect the same from.

Are you willing to donate a
percentage of your profits?

- What do you say?
- Woo! Come on!

Can I get a commitment?

Looks like a yes!
What do you say, folks?

Okay?

Great. Hey, bring them up.

- Thank you.
- That's right!

Well, folks, thank you so much

for that warm gesture.

I think it's time to properly introduce

the legends of the rodeo.

They're right here in the front row.

There is Tom Garner.

We have Fran Dauber and Darcy Bream...

and Sid Carson.

And the one and only

"Lucky" Butch Connelly, right there!

- Hey.
- Hey.

What are you doing back here?

I thought I'd come wish
you luck in the broncs.

Thanks.

Gotta keep up this hot streak.

Get another big win like yesterday.

What big win?

The jump I did.

Well,

I did way better at roping.

You know, I won, right?

Did Amy say that?

Well, no, but...

I felt too bad about Spartan to ask.

Well...

I think you did better
than I thought you would.

Thanks. You did pretty good too.

So what do you say? Call it a draw?

Yeah... sure.

Hey,
also I just wanted to say I'm sorry.

It's okay.

You're not the worst
roommate in the entire world.

No, I mean, I'm sorry about Quinn.

It's okay.

Please join me in welcoming

our lead sponsor, J.D. Werth,

he'd like to have a few words with you.

Thank you.

Let's hear it for Hudson!

What an amazing event

to revel in our glorious past,

but right now I have some news

about our town's bright future.

I am humbled to announce
by way of acclamation...

I will be your next mayor...

Excuse me. Stop! Excuse me.

Excuse me. Pardon me.

I'm sorry for the interruption,
everyone.

But I think before you go any further...

that the people of Hudson

should decide their next
mayor at the ballot box.

I'm so sorry to interrupt.

Hi. May I?

Sorry.

- My name's Lou Fleming.
- Yeah, Lou!

Many of you know me as the
woman who pours your coffee

down at Maggie's.

But I am more than
just a business owner,

I am also a proud member
of this community.

This rodeo is a celebration of Hudson

and of everything that
generations of people

have worked so hard to build...

and I wanna protect that.

Which is why I've made a decision...

I'm officially throwing
my hat in the ring.

And I too,

will be running to be
your next mayor of Hudson.

Go Lou!

That's right! Give it up, everyone!

Thanks for getting the
ball rolling out there.

Yeah.
Well, you didn't give me much choice.

What was with that protest?

Come on,
you just about ruined my first rodeo.

I've seen you perform a hundred times

in this arena and I
knew you'd come through.

Hmm.

But I gotta say,

of all the great rides you've made,

and all the buckles you've ever won...

what you did today...

I couldn't be more proud.

Still mad at you.

Hey, Case.

I needed to talk to you about something.

Well, it wasn't that long ago

that I asked you to marry me...

and you said no.

Really? You wanna get into that here?

Yeah. Yeah. I do...

wanna get into that right now.

Okay.
Well, first of all I didn't say no.

We said no.

We both decided it didn't feel right.

Okay. But now...

seemingly over night,

you're getting married

to someone else.

And I just wonder what
makes him more right?

I don't know.

I don't know, a lot of things.

But most of all,

I just, I feel like,

I know what I'm gonna get with Greg.

He's just...

he's not as challenging.

So I'm challenging?

Yes, yes you are.

I mean, you've got this,
this crazy energy...

and our time together it just felt like

we were a going a 100 miles an hour.

And I was always off balance and...

you wore me out.

No.

I'm s...

Look,
even though we don't work as a couple...

you played such a big part in
the person that I am today.

Well, that's great.

You know I've been thinking
about buying your company,

but I think it's more
your thing than mine.

Wha...?

You-you can't do that. We had a deal?

You got a great operation.

You'll find somebody
to buy it in a minute.

Case, you know,

I think...

it's finally time that
we make a clean break.

Don't you?

I wish you all the best.

I really do, to both of you.

You know I do.

- It's better this way.
- Mhmm.

Here she is,

the rider we've all been waiting for!

Jade Virani!

Pretty bold move out there today, miss.

Sorry to crashing your rodeo like that.

Yeah, you and Jack, huh?

Well, that's okay.
I've decided I'm not gonna do

any more of these rodeos. What?

I'm not gonna buy Casey's business.

- Why not?
- I got enough on my plate.

Including helping you get
elected mayor of this town.

Don't say it, Dad.

I don't know what to do next.

Oh, I do.

We gonna win.

Yes! 8 seconds!

Here comes the pickup man!

Seriously the best ride if the day!

Heritage Rodeo...
our very own Jade Virani!