The Slippery Slope is the sixth episode in the fifth season of the CBC drama Heartland. It originally aired October 30, 2011.
Synopsis[]
A friend from Jack's past shows up at Heartland when one of their old band mates passes away. Lou & Lisa secretly try to gather the other remaining members for a reunion performance to celebrate Jack's birthday. Caleb's 'bar girl' shows up at Heartland asking Amy for help with her horse. Caleb tries to teach her to bronc ride. Amy wonders if she worries too much and decides to ride a mechanical bull.
Plot[]
Jack's doesn't want a birthday celebration. He learns that one of his old bandmates has died. Lisa and Lou get Jack's band back together for a reunion party. It upsets Jack but his cancer-stricken buddy Eli gets Jack to see how good it could be for him. Jack and the band get on stage for one last set. Amy's new client is Kelly, a girl Caleb met at a bar. Amy hasn't made much progress with the horse when Kelly comes to check. Caleb flirts with Kelly and brings a mechanical bull for her to try, telling her that she could make it on the rodeo circuit. Amy feels that she needs to work to hold Ty's interest and rides the mechanical bull at the party. Ty tells her that she is amazing at whatever she does. Caleb asks Kelly to dance and wants to spend time together and get to know her, however Kelly tells him she doesn't date married men. Mallory gives her number to Austin, the new busboy at Maggie's. Austin invites himself to the party but is more interested in her father, being one of his biggest fans. Amy and Spartan show Jack a birthday present.