[mysterious theme music plays]
[horse whinnying]
[footsteps approaching]
Hey, Barbies.
Huh?
Ken, why did you
try to ditch me?
Ken? Marcus?
What are you doing here?
You scared us to death.
Hey, you cut your hair!
Hey, my skateboard!
Ah!
You cracked my deck!
Whoa, you do not see
this kind of expert
craftsmanship these days.
Malibu, I hardly think
now is the time.
Wait, is that saddle stitching?
-Later?
-Later.
I've got this.
What the-- H'yah!
Ugh!
[Renee] Hup!
Hup!
[cracking]
Huh... aah!
[wincing]
What just happened?
Are you okay?
I'm fine.
I would have stuck the landing
if my board was 100%.
I'm sorry, again,
but, um, did anyone see
where they went?
We lost them.
Am I the only one who's hungry?
-Food sounds good.
-I'm starving.
-I know a place.
-Cannolis?
All right, Cassidy, spill it.
Yeah, where are
Tornado and Pepper?
What's your connection
to Giovanni?
-Don't forget Denholm.
-And Denholm?
I didn't steal Pepper,
or Tornado.
But we saw you. It's on video.
Pepper and Tornado are mine!
Or... were.
What? They're Aunt V's,
and without them, she's got
no shot at the Championships.
My family's owned them
since I was a little girl.
We were forced to sell Pepper
and Tornado to the Carsons.
So you snuck into the gala
that night to steal them?
No!
Tutto bene
[chuckling awkwardly]
Everything's fine.
I went to the gala
because I missed them.
I wanted to make sure
they were okay,
and now...
[crying]
Hey, it's gonna be okay.
We'll find Pepper,
and the Diamond Saddle.
They're all connected.
And how are we going to do that?
What are you thinking?
Cassidy wasn't turning out
to be the horse-napper
we expected.
But if she was innocent,
why did she lie to us,
and how do we know
she's not lying now?
Even if she is innocent,
there are too many leads
for us to track down
in Venice by ourselves.
Pepper, Dietrich, Giovanni,
all his henchmen,
the Diamond Saddle...
We have no choice
but to split up.
All right, here's the plan.
The first team-- Yes, Marcus?
I'll do it!
Don't you want to hear
what it is first?
Sure.
[Brooklyn] Priority is Pepper.
That's why we're here.
She has to be
somewhere in Venice.
It might sound impossible,
but we need to search
every single alleyway and
crevice of the city to find her.
She's probably scared and alone,
and possibly hungry.
Do you still want to do this?
I mean, I could use
a little help
if you're up for it?
Totally.
Next up is Team Two.
The Royal Equine Society
is here in Venice,
and it's run
by Dietrich Blutbergman.
We witnessed him and Giovanni
scheming up something yesterday.
Giovanni may have given him
the Diamond Saddle
for safekeeping,
and the Diamond Saddle
can lead us to Pepper.
He's definitely
worth checking out.
[together] I'll do it.
-Oh!
-And Team Three?
[Brooklyn] By now, Giovanni
must know that we're on to him.
His little display
at the fashion show
has brought a ton
of unwanted attention.
No doubt he's laying low,
but he's still very dangerous.
We find him, and he may lead us
to Pepper and the saddle.
So, what do you want from me?
Set the perimeter,
low-level surveillance?
The usual?
Stay here and wait for him,
and, uh, as we're still
learning to trust each other...
Keep an eye on her.
[sighing] You mean babysit
Liar McLyington over here?
Hey!
No... but yes.
She won't be able to stand up
to my Interpol-level
interrogation methods.
I'll break her.
I'll break her good.
What?
No breaking.
Everyone got their assignments?
We meet back here at 5:00 p.m.
I don't like you very much.
Not a big fan of you either.
So, this is, uh, dangerous?
No.
Mm... maybe,
but Dietrich is wrapped up
in all of this somehow.
He's totally shady.
Is this it?
Whoa-ho-ho! Wow!
-[library patron] Shh!
-Sorry.
[library patron] Quiet!
So, how do we find
this Dietrich Bluttman?
Bergman? Uh... Blutger?
Blutbergman, and I'm not sure,
but we need to do it discreetly.
We can't let him see us.
He'll recognize me--
[Dietrich] May I help you?
Venice is approximately
160 square miles
with over 60,000 people.
More during tourist season.
We might have more luck looking
for a cannoli in a haystack.
Hmm, what's Italian
for "haystack"?
Sorry, I took Spanish.
I'm thinking I volunteered
for the wrong extra-credit
assignment.
What we could really use
right now
-is a sign--
-Pagliaio!
"Pagliaio"?
It's Italian for "haystack."
Brooklyn?
Sorry, yes.
You're right, Marcus.
We could definitely use
some kind of sign.
Brooklyn!
I tried to warn you.
"Horse Auction this way."
Huh, maybe I did
pick the right assignment.
You don't think it's...
Come on.
So, I hear
you're a bit of an actor.
Actor?
Rider? Private investigator?
Fashion model?
And now what are we
supposed to believe,
you're a simple stable owner?
-Confess!
-It's the truth.
How are we supposed
to trust you?
I'll tell you something
I haven't told anyone else.
Uh-huh. Nice try,
Miss Fibs-a-lot.
[whispering] Look.
We have to follow him.
This could be my last chance
to find Pepper.
[sighing] Fine.
Let's go, but don't you dare
try anything.
[sighing] Well?
Uh, we're here to do,
um, research.
Research? Research.
Research...
Mm-hmm, mm-hmm.
Well, then.
Welcome and
to the Royal Equine Society.
I have served these majestic
animals for 37 years,
ensuring the careful
documentation on the lineage
of every show horse
in Western Europe.
Uh... yes!
We'd love your assistance in
researching the England horses.
For a paper
we're writing for school?
I can help.
Under one condition.
Why, you need
a membership card, of course.
[laughing]
-Membership card!
-Of course, a membership card.
Oh. [chuckling]
That's exactly
what we were looking for.
Voilà.
[cell phone ringing]
I'm sorry, there's
something I must attend to.
Good luck finding what you need.
Either way, you'll be captivated
at what the world of horses
has to offer us.
[suspenseful music plays]
We need a plan.
You always need a plan.
We're, uh... you're a rich
horse breeder from France,
and I'm your humble,
yet charming stable hand.
Charming?
I'm not charming?
Ish?
Ugh, this is a terrible plan.
I only took
three years of French.
I barely possess a professional
working proficiency
of the language, ugh!
New plan, new plan!
-No phones.
-[yelping] Aah!
Ne vous inquiétez pas
Je vais l'éteindre.
[sighing]
[chuckling]
I guess some of it stuck.
What's this? An oar for
the world's smallest gondola?
It's an auction paddle, silly.
You knew that, didn't you?
Ciao! Benvenuto!
Welcome, one and all!
Let's get started
with today's horse.
Please welcome... Poppet.
Apologies. I mean Pepper!
[crowd gasping]
[gasping] Pepper!
She's beautiful!
[suspenseful music plays]
[quietly] What's he doing?
Boat-watching?
Pepper's not here. We should go.
Whoa, whoa, whoa.
Hold your horses.
See what I did there?
[Cassidy] Hilarious.
Whoa!
[sighing]
Nice reflexes.
[man approaching]
Ah, Mr. Binatchi!
Gino!
[kissing twice]
Ah, come to papa.
Ah,
We need to move it to a secure
location
It's way too, uh...
come si dice...
"hot."
[Cassidy] How's he going
to get it out of Venice?
My new yacht will take it and me
wherever we want to go.
Switzerland, Japan,
the Amazon rainforest!
Or Albuquerque, New Mexico.
I got a cousin over there.
Yes, I'm going to take
my yacht to New Mexico,
a land-locked state
surrounded by a desert.
Just eat your gelato.
[cell phone ringing]
Giovanni! You never should have
put her up for auction.
She may not be valuable to you,
but she is incredibly
valuable to me.
Oh, now,
you listen here, Dietrich.
I did what I had to do.
I don't care about that anymore.
You want the horse?
Bid on it yourself.
He just said "horse."
That has to be Pepper!
Remember, Giovanni!
I know everything. Everything!
Now, now, now, let's not
do anything hasty, okay?
I'll take care of it.
You better.
Get to the horse auction
immediately.
We've got to follow him!
We've got to trust the others.
Giovanni and the Diamond Saddle
are still our only connection
to Pepper.
Do what you like,
but I'm staying here.
Okay.
How do we get the saddle
away from Giovanni?
Leave that to me.
I don't think he saw me.
Whoa. Did you know
that Friesians
have been around
for a thousand years?
Why is Pepper so valuable
to Dietrich?
No way! They've got
feathers around their hooves.
I knew that.
How do you know that?
It's all right here.
Hmm...
the records for every show horse
in Western Europe...
Ooh, gross!
Horses produce approximately
ten gallons of saliva a day.
Ken, I have a hunch.
Eh, maybe a little bit,
but it's not too bad.
You just gotta sit up straight.
It'll improve
your overall posture.
Ken, start looking
for Friesians born in England
in the last 25 years.
On it!
Let the bidding for Pepper
commence with 10,000 euros!
We have 10,000.
Ah, 15,000!
Uh... what are we going to do?
We don't have any money!
Ugh! This is why
we needed a proper plan!
20,000!
Do I hear 25,000? 30,000?
30,000!
To the distinguished gentleman
in the fantastic chapeau!
We could wait
and see who the new owner is.
They might be reasonable.
-Going once...
-But what if they're not?
Going twice...
Oh, I have to get her!
100,000 euros!
[crowd gasping]
[neighing]
S'il vous plaît?
[neighing]
100,000 going once,
going twice. Sold!
To the enthusiastic French lady
for 100,000 euros!
What's French for "uh-oh"?
I found the "P"s.
You start at that end,
I'll start here.
Maybe we'll be done...
[sighing]
...by this time next year?
[Ken] Found her.
What?
Pepper!
Little-known fact, I'm actually
a library aficionado.
Crime books, mainly, but I
occasionally dabble in sci-fi.
Oh, don't get me started
on the Dewey Decimal System.
Oh, my gosh!
What? What is it?
Pepper is of royal lineage.
Her ancestry
dates all the way back
to the stables
of Queen Elizabeth I.
That means...
Pepper's worth way more
than the Diamond Saddle.
She's practically priceless!
Shh!
That's why she was stolen.
Herr Blutbergman!
Aw, are those for us?
I thought I recognized you
from the gala.
Do you think your
on-trend bob would fool me?
Aw, thank you!
No espresso for you!
I'm going to have to ask you
to put the book back
where you found it now.
Congratulations
on your purchase, mademoiselle.
Will that 100,000 euros
be in cash or bank transfer?
[chuckling awkwardly]
Huh, oh, of course, uh...
I'll just arrange
the bank transfer.
[chuckling]
Beep, boop, beep-boop-beep
boop, bee--
[squealing]
Huh? Oh.
[chuckling awkwardly]
Tech malfunction.
Do I know you?
Uh...
Vous devez faire erreur.
[cell phone ringing]
Hey, girl.
I know a few people
who are going to be
very happy to see you.
Uh... [whistling nonchalantly]
Don't be afraid. It's okay.
Afraid? What? No!
I... love... horses.
[blowing and nickering]
-[whinnying]
-[exhaling] Phew!
Please tell me
that's a sign of affection.
-Nope...
-[tail swishing]
...but that is.
Sorry, mademoiselle,
change of plans.
-What?
-[Pepper whinnying]
No, you can't!
I'm sorry, owner's orders.
Pepper's no longer for sale.
[neighing]
Pepper!
Here's an idea.
I distract the G-man with
a kickflip backside tailslide
while you grab the saddle.
Easy peasy.
Sure,
because flamboyant
middle-aged billionaires
are notoriously wowed
by skateboard stunts.
[sighing] At least I'm trying.
Got anything better?
I could pretend
to be a lost tourist
while you grab
the Diamond Saddle.
You do like to pretend,
don't you?
Excuse me... excuse me?
Mi dispiace.
Same.
I've got tickets to the opera,
but I have no idea where it is.
Is it up this street?
Sì, sì.
A fellow opera aficionado?
[chuckling] Oh, I'm so jealous.
You must get
the theater binoculars.
I recommend the purchasing
over renting,
and afterwards,
there's a
besides the theater.
Order fragola and tell them
Giovanni sent you, huh?
Hey!
-[gasping]
-What do you think you're doing?
[gulping] Uh...
Hand it over,
[Renee] Whoa!
Fine. Here you go.
-[splashing]
-No!
[shouting]
[splashing]
[Giovanni] Ah!
What did you do that for?
[Giovanni]
I don't know how to swim!
Psych!
Then what's in the canal?
Not your skateboard.
-[Giovanni wailing]
-Time to go.
[Giovanni sobbing]
[Malibu]
It was a misunderstanding.
-Get out!
-Oof!
You are no longer welcome here.
Aw, we were so close.
Yeah, we sure were.
What? What is it?
I borrowed this
from the society.
Come on, it's almost 5:00.
We need to get back to the café.
[sighing]
I had her, Marcus.
What am I going to tell
Lady Carson?
What if we just... take her?
What? No way!
We don't know
the best exit routes
or the daily movements
of Giovanni's men,
and I... I can't improvise!
[chuckling] Oh, really?
All you've done today
is think on your feet.
The chase, the bidding war,
the French accent?
Okay.
Let's do this.
[Marcus] Okay!
[Pepper neighing]
Impulsive Brooklyn: unlocked!
Ooh! Let's go, go, go!
Boss?
Bad news.
[panting]
You were really good back there.
How about you
with that old switcheroo?
I did not see that coming.
I've had some formal training.
A few years of improv.
Nothing special.
[bell tolling]
[Cassidy] Malibu! Ken!
Cassidy! Renee!
-You got the Diamond Saddle?
-We got it!
[Pepper neighing]
[neighing]
Pepper!
I didn't think
I'd ever see you again.
[gasping]
Missed you, girl.
Ugh! Aw!
I thought we were past that.
I hate to break up
the big reunion, but...
-Giovanni!
-[all together] Run!
[whinnying]
[chase music plays]
-[Pepper whinnying]
-Whoa!
[sighing]
Uh...
[flinching]
[superhero sound effect]
-[gasping]
-Hmm!
Oh! [groaning]
Hey, there's a boat!
Follow me!
[panting]
Hey, wait up!
[applause]
[whinnying]
Whoa!
I'll drive.
-No!
-No, thank you!
Move over. I'm driving.
I'm the captain now.
Uh-oh.
Come on, people.
Let's get this show on the road!
It's a canal.
Let's get this canal
on the road!
[engine revving]
Oh, great. He races boats, too?
Faster, Malibu!
Ah!
Aah! Ooh!
-Whoa!
-Uh...
[whinnying]
[bumping]
Give the saddle back!
Never!
Everyone, on my count,
we go left.
One...
two...
Left!
[shouting]
Not again!
-[screaming]
-[splashing]
[Brooklyn] We made it with...
six minutes
and 17 seconds to spare.
Did it feel too easy?
Uh, too easy?
We went to Venice by accident
to find a horse
and a million-dollar saddle,
and after numerous chases
as both cat and mouse,
we found both.
[Lady Carson] Ken?
Aunt V? Morgan?
What are you doing here?
Oh! Oh, my darling!
Mwah!
Oh, well, we came to help--
[Pepper neighing]
[blowing]
You found Pepper!
The Barbies found
our champion horse!
It was a team effort.
Oh! Thank you so much.
What can I ever do to repay you?
Ahem. Couldn't find
the Diamond Saddle?
Right here.
Well, that is impressive!
[announcement]
for Birmingham Station.
I repeat,
last call for boarding.
We'd better get Pepper
to the animal car.
We'll meet you
in the passenger car.
You'll make sure she's safe?
We've gotten through
the worst of it.
What else could go wrong?
[sinister music plays]
[mysterious theme music plays]