Albion: The Enchanted Stallion

Good morning, Vermont. It's the day before Christmas,

and the big guy's right around the corner. We're looking at

some of your favorite Christmas hits all day long, so keep it locked.

Morning, pops.

Hey.

The doctor said that if you get out and about more,

you'd get your strength back.

You probably wouldn't get sick as much.

I know.

Never mind. Hey, pops, we can always try again tomorrow.

Okay.

Oh, my gosh, last night I had a dream about this stallion.

He was so gorgeous, dad, you wouldn't believe it.

Hmm. I don't know.

- Sounds like a Kelpie to me. - What's a Kelpie?

Uh, you don't wanna know about Kelpies.

Yes, I do. I just asked.

- Oh, they're scary, and not for... - Dad.

All right, but I warned you.

Kelpies were once dark, shape-shifting spirits

that would take the secret shape of beautiful horses.

They lived near the water, and they were known

to be able to take the form of both human and horse.

But the thing about Kelpies was they had the ability

to see straight through into your heart of hearts.

If they saw wickedness, they would entice these strangers,

especially wicked children, to ride upon their backs,

and then they would dive into the lakes,

and their riders were never heard from again.

- Drowned? - Nobody knows.

- Eaten? - Nobody knows.

Like that one, snakes?

Okay, okay.

Wow! It stinks in here!

How do you even stand it?

White linens? Seriously, this is not a Vegas parade.

Mother.

Honey, you know I hate it when you call me that.

It makes me sound so old.

Now don't be too much trouble, you hear me?

You gotta make a good first impression.

You got the new one ready?

Yeah.

He's nervous.

Come on.

Molly?

Merry Christmas, honey.

Up there, sweetheart.

He's beautiful.

I'm gonna ride him every day.

You look wonderful.

Honey, just... Stay calm, okay?

Push your hands forward.

Keep your hands forward, sweetheart.

- I wanna get off. - Don't pull on the rein.

The horse is just getting used to the barn.

Would you get off that horse now?

- It'll be fine, I promise. - No, I don't want him.

- Just give him some time. - I said I don't want him!

Please, if you'll just take the time, okay?

He'll be fine, I promise. Just...

This isn't what I paid for.

This is not what we talked about.

This is not the horse.

Don't worry about what any of those stuffed shirts think.

You're special.

My dad always says that being special

doesn't usually mean you're better than anyone else,

it's just normally something that's on the inside

that no one can really see.

So maybe we're both special, huh?

You think you're special?

- No. - Good.

Because I heard your dad's a cripple,

so what would he know about being special?

You're just a stable girl. Now get away from my horse.

Well, that couldn't go any worse.

I gotta get a new instructor in here.

Evie, I'm gonna have to have you come in tomorrow to feed and clean stalls.

- It's Christmas, Mr. McCarron. - I know.

My dad's caretaker is off for the day and he's going to need me.

Evie, I'm taking a big risk having you here.

You're underage, you can't give me the hours I want,

but I like you, and I know you need the money,

but if you can't come in, I'm going to have to get somebody full-time.

No, I... I get it. I will be here tomorrow.

- Merry Christmas, Evie. - Merry Christmas.

That horse today...

Why can some people just be, and do,

and have whatever they want,

but the rest of us just have to sit back and watch?

Pops, I'm home.

You just have to get out there,

go after it.

You know, a rich life,

it isn't about material wealth.

It's from inside, from your spirit.

It takes a very special person

to be able to achieve the proper balance.

Is that a super obscure way of saying you think it's better

that I don't have a horse?

'Cause I gotta tell you, I'm having a little trouble

following that logic, pop.

No, what I'm saying is, is that whatever you think

is an advantage isn't always what it seems.

The most prosperous people I've ever known

don't have half your goodness.

And you are special.

I'd be lost without you.

Let's get you to bed, pop.

- Give him some time. - I said I don't want him.

Evie, would you mind showing everybody how it's done?

Oh, Evie, that's amazing.

- Will you teach me? - Sure.

Dad?

Thanks for the horses, dad.

Morning, guys!

It's Christmas. How about a treat?

How about some warm bran mash?

Really?

Which one of you did this?

Hello?

Hello?

Whoa! Whoa!

Hey there, boy.

Easy.

Easy.

What are you doing out here?

You're a pretty boy.

Where's your rider?

No rider?

Hello?

Is anybody out there?

Hello?

I have your horse.

And he looks kinda familiar to me.

Come on, buddy. Let's get you back to the barn

before you freeze out here.

Come on.

Come on, buddy. Come on.

I don't know what you want me to do.

No. Absolutely not.

No getting on strange horses.

Fine, you win. No warm barn for you.

I can see you. I can see you moving.

I know you don't want me to leave you out here.

No, no, wait.

No, no. What are you doing?

Great.

Whoa.

I'm telling you right now, if you throw me,

I'm going to be so mad at you.

Do you hear me, mister?

Okay?

Whoa!

Whoa! Whoa!

Hey, slow down!

What on earth?

Where are we?

I am going to be in so much trouble.

Did global warming just, like, happen or something?

Did we time travel?

What?

Don't look at me like that. I am not happy about this.

This is crazy.

Okay, there's no way this is Vermont.

It was just really annoying, you know?

I mean, she looked right at me

and was just like, "you think you're special?"

And I just kinda froze and I was like, "uh..."

The whole thing caught me off guard, you know?

Are you sure this is the right way?

Good, because my dad will freak out

if I'm not home soon.

Wait, what's that?

What is that?

Hello?

Hello?

Is that her?

It must be.

She's here. She's here.

Tell the others.

She doesn't look like much.

Places everyone! Places!

Hello, Evelyn Flynn.

Who are you? How do you know my name?

I've been waiting for you

for a very long time.

Where am I?

You're inside the cave of revelation.