A Photo Finish

In the flashback timeline, Violet seeks to spur Cole into conversation. She references a new trainer at the ranch (which indicates that this point in the flashback overlaps with the beginning of Off to the Races, when Billie begins working at Gold Rush Ranch). Cole’s periodic suggestive comments make her curious about his appearance and voice. He reveals that she’s the only person he speaks with on the app. She feels flattered.

In the narrative present, Cole leans toward Violet, holding her close in a way that she finds alluring. He says that he would have to be “an idiot” to dislike her. She touches his face as he holds her leg, each enjoying feeling one another. She suspects that they’ll kiss, but he suddenly pulls back and apologizes, which hurts her feelings. To hide her embarrassment, she hurries away to get Pipsqueak rain gear.

The next morning, after spending hours out in the rain with Pipsqueak, Violet is woken by Billie pounding on the door. Cole is outside, shirtless, and the women joke about his attractiveness. Mira, the farm’s veterinarian, joins Violet and Billie for coffee. Billie and Mira invite Violet to the races that day and are surprised when Violet is defensive about how they tease Cole.