Cutting Horse (2013)
“The Devines were busy serving the crew breakfast outside, so The Saddle Club had the kitchen table to themselves. Over eggs, bacon, and toast, they discussed Skye’s problems.
“The problem is that Skye doesn’t have any real problems,” Carole said. “He’s not a champion, but he’s riding well. There are two reasons why the scene isn’t working: the director and Skye’s horse.”
Stevie reached for the platter of eggs and served herself a second helping. “Everyone can just sit back and relax because I h...ave the perfect solution,” she said between bites.
Lisa and Carole eyed her skeptically. Somehow Stevie’s “perfect solutions” had a way of being more complicated than the problems themselves. “All right. Get it over with. What’s the solution?” Lisa asked resignedly.
Stevie pretended to be shocked. “Such doubt, Lisa! And from a friend? I can hardly believe it!”
“Stevie,” Carole warned.
Stevie took her time buttering her third piece of toast. Then, sensing that her friends’ patience had reached its limit, she revealed her one-word solution to all Skye’s problems: “Stewball.”MoreLess
“The problem is that Skye doesn’t have any real problems,” Carole said. “He’s not a champion, but he’s riding well. There are two reasons why the scene isn’t working: the director and Skye’s horse.”
Stevie reached for the platter of eggs and served herself a second helping. “Everyone can just sit back and relax because I h...ave the perfect solution,” she said between bites.
Lisa and Carole eyed her skeptically. Somehow Stevie’s “perfect solutions” had a way of being more complicated than the problems themselves. “All right. Get it over with. What’s the solution?” Lisa asked resignedly.
Stevie pretended to be shocked. “Such doubt, Lisa! And from a friend? I can hardly believe it!”
“Stevie,” Carole warned.
Stevie took her time buttering her third piece of toast. Then, sensing that her friends’ patience had reached its limit, she revealed her one-word solution to all Skye’s problems: “Stewball.”MoreLess
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