Home for Christmas Day (2017)

[bunniefuu]

2,800 square-feet.

Four bedrooms.

Two and a half baths.

Quiet street, great schools,

close to shopping...

Betsy! You told Jackson

that you'd be to work

early this morning.

I've got time.

Mm-hmm.

Well, what

do you think?

Looking good.

You didn't even look!

Mom, you have done, like,

a million open houses,

and you always look great.

Since when do you

sweat this stuff?

Since you are going

off to college in the fall,

and I decided

I don't want you graduating

from veterinary school

with a mountain of debt.

Well,

in that case...

you look amazing.

Oh, you're so kind.

Good luck.

What about breakfast?

I'll just grab something

at the diner.

That's not healthy!

I'm gonna tell Jackson

you said that!

Ha.

[engine starter

failing to turn over]

[sighing]

I hate this car.

I just put in

a new battery, too!

Well, now I really will

be late for work.

Well, I have to stop

by the diner anyway.

-Come on.

-Okay.

[]

[Betsy]: Mom,

it's almost Christmas,

and we are the only house

without our tree up.

[Jane]: I know, I know.

We're gonna get to it.

Let's fix the car first,

then get to decorating.

I'll take a look at

your car later,

see what's going on.

[Betsy]: Or we could

take it to a mechanic?

[Jane]: Do you have any idea

how much those people charge?

Just to lift the hood!

Well, I mean,

I've saved my tips,

I can pay for it.

No, that money's for school.

You're gonna need it

to buy books and supplies...

Believe me,

it adds up.

No, we've talked

about this, honey.

It's all about planning ahead,

staying focused.

Stop worrying!

Not everything has to be

about me going to college.

It's kind of a big deal!

True. However,

so is having a car

that starts

when I need it.

I'm not sure

I'd put those two

in the same category.

-Mom!

-But, point taken.

I will

take care of it,

one way or

the other. Okay?

Okay.

Okay.

Oh-h*!

Anybody know where I can find

a good waitress around here?

Sorry, Jackson,

I'mma grab my apron.

Let me guess.

Car wouldn't start again?

I should probably

push that thing over a cliff.

Good idea.

You look very nice.

It's probably not

a good morning

to try to work your charms.

I guess you're just

here for the muffins, then.

Mm-hmm. Are they ready?

No, I'm a little bit behind,

but I can bring them over to you

when they're done.

Ah, you're busy.

No, no. First rule of

the Realtor's Handbook--

nothing like

that fresh-baked smell

to make a house

feel like a home.

Well... in that case.

Here's the address.

That was easy.

Thank you.

Make sure you tell

everybody where you got 'em.

Thanks.

Good luck.

[Jane]: What do you think?

Looks great.

Christmas isn't

for a few more weeks.

Yeah, but, this way,

everyone can get

in the holiday spirit early.

Though it's still

missing something.

Yeah, the diner

was so busy.

Jackson's gonna bring

some muffins by later.

Ah, and I'm sure it's no bother

for him to drop everything

and drive halfway across town

to your

open house.

He's doing me a favor.

Jackson's a good guy

and a good friend.

Mm, and not exactly

hard on the eyes either.

Not to mention he can hold up

his end of a conversation.

Meg! I have a house to sell.

I'm going.

I'm going.

Just let me remind you,

my dear--

the good guys,

who are actually good guys,

they are few

and far between.

And let me remind you.

I am perfectly fine with my life

just the way it is.

There's nothing wrong with fine,

but it's not the same as happy.

[opens door]

Bye!

Bye.

Did I tell you?

I finally finished

my college applications.

And when are you

supposed to hear back?

Not for a while.

A couple of the schools

are in-state.

I should be fine

getting in those.

Yeah? And the other ones?

Well, they both have

these really great

veterinary programs.

Like...

the best in the country.

Where are they?

California and Montana.

Wow. That's a long way

from home.

Your mom's not gonna

be happy about that.

I know.

Mom wants me

to stay in state,

but I'm 18 now.

She needs to stop worrying

about me all the time.

This is a big step for her, too.

Right?

Speaking of your mom...

think you could

hold down the fort

while I go and deliver

these delicious muffins to her?

Sure thing.

All right.

You know, I still remember

the first time

your mom took you down

to help Adelaide at the shelter.

That look on your face...

you were

walking on air.

I was 12 years old.

Yes, I know that, but your eyes

still light up the same

every time you go down there.

Anybody can see how much

helping those animals

means to you.

It's what I want to do.

And you will.

Because when you find something

that you love that much,

you don't let anything

stand in your way.

Not even a protective mother.

[both chuckling]

Right.

Thanks, Jackson.

Yeah,

don't burn the place down.

No promises.

The owners put on

a new composite roof

about eight years ago.

It came with

a 20-year guarantee.

How flexible are they

on the price?

Well, um...

it just came

on the market,

but, um, I'm sure

they'd be willing to talk.

Why don't we, uh,

go into the kitchen?

Seriously, I feel like

this town

is actually getting smaller,

right before my very eyes.

You're gonna miss it here

and you know it.

Gina, please.

My best friend

is getting all nostalgic,

and we haven't even left yet!

[]

You can just sit anywhere.

[]

Earth to Betsy?

Hey, we're going

skating tonight.

You coming?

Yeah. Yeah, sure. Great.

Hi.

Hi.

Hi.

Um... would you like

something to drink?

Water's fine.

Thanks.

All right. Um...

I will give you a minute.

Um, these guys on the base

were saying that

you've got really good

burgers here.

Oh, yeah. They're great.

So... a burger with fries?

Please.

You got it.

I will go

put your order up.

Um... cheese.

I mean, do you want

cheese on your burger?

Do I?

Yeah. Come on!

Of course! [laughs]

Menu.

[Betsy chuckling awkwardly]

They're "just looking."

[Jackson]:

I don't know.

You got this whole

Christmas vibe

going on in here.

What?

Later on, when he's remembering

those warm, holiday feelings,

he may want to relive

those memories

for years to come,

by buying this house.

Really?

Yeah. Well, you know,

you run a diner for long enough,

you pick up a thing or two.

I never knew

you were so insightful.

Yeah, well,

now you do.

I'm also pretty handy with cars,

if you want me to come by later.

Oh, yeah. That's okay.

Yeah?

One of these days,

you're gonna say yes,

and I am gonna

surprise you.

[footsteps receding]

Thanks for the muffins.

You're welcome.

How's that burger?

Good! Yeah.

Can I get you anything else?

Some pie maybe?

No, I'm good. Thanks.

All right.

Are you--

Uh, d-do you live here?

In Garland, I mean?

Yeah, yeah.

Yeah, all my life.

It's nice.

Kinda small.

I like it.

It's my first chance

to get off the base.

Kinda reminds me of home.

Talk about small!

[laughs]

And where's home?

Uh, it's a little

town in Wyoming.

Mm-hmm?

You've never

heard of it.

Worland.

Do you get to go back

for Christmas?

Uh, they got me here

doing some

special training.

There's no time.

That's too bad.

It's okay.

I joined up.

It's what I wanted to do, so...

My name's Betsy.

Tyler.

It's nice to meet you.

It's nice to meet you, Tyler.

[chuckles]

[door-opening and closing]

[footsteps]

Come on in!

[stammers] Jane?

Yes!

I thought that was you!

It's Ellen Rogers.

Well, it was Ellen Smith,

back in college,

but it's Rogers now.

Ellen!

Hi! W-- Oh, my gosh!

What a nice surprise.

How are you?

Great! Wow.

It is so good to see you.

Yeah, you too.

You remember Alex?

Hi... Jane?

Alex! Yes!

You know, I always

had a feeling you two

would end up together.

You're the agent

for the house?

Ask me anything

you'd like.

Wow.

Talk about fate.

You know, this is exactly

the kind of house

we've been looking for.

Yeah!

But what about you?

We all went home for the summer

after junior year.

We never heard from you again.

Yeah... No, it just--

it wasn't in the cards.

I started

a family instead.

We missed you.

We always wondered.

Long story.

But, as you said...

here we are.

Must be fate.

So let me show you the house.

Great!

Right in here.

Jackson!

Hey, Mitch.

I was just waiting for you.

I got another call

from the Skyler Brothers

this morning.

I told you.

The diner's not for sale.

Just hear me out.

I got another call,

and they've upped their offer...

10%.

Why? What's so special

about the place?

Well, you know

how this area's growing,

lots of the people moving in.

The Skylers are developers,

so this is an investment.

Well, still not interested.

Thanks, though.

Well, let me know

if you change your mind.

You'll be

the first to know.

Hey, Betsy. I'm back.

Jackson! Hi!

Uh, sorry. We--

We were just, uh, you know...

Talking.

-Mm-hmm.

-It's my fault, sir.

I was keeping Betsy

from her work.

I apologize.

Oh. That's all right.

You are...?

Private Tyler Sloane, sir.

This is Jackson.

I told you about him.

It's a pleasure

to meet you, sir.

Very nice

to meet you, too.

All right. I'm gonna go check

on things in the kitchen.

Thank you for your service.

Thank you, sir.

I guess

I'd better get back.

Yeah.

Thanks for

talking to me.

Yeah. Hey... um...

my friends and I

are going skating tonight.

Would you like to come?

We're all meeting at the park.

It's on the west side of town.

I'll find it.

All right. Well, I guess

I'll see you tonight then.

I'll see

you tonight.

Bye, now.

[sighs]

[]

We were good friends

in college,

and then we lost touch

after my junior year.

That was the summer

I met your dad.

I just decided

not to go back.

I know,

you told me.

Yeah. Well, it's

so strange, you know?

I hadn't seen

Alex and Ellen since then,

and then, here they are,

out of the blue,

making an offer

on this house.

Well, I mean,

that's great, Mom.

You know, it's...

it's like Alex said--

it's fate.

Like, when the stars

line up just right.

That doesn't happen very often,

does it?

The stars lining up

just right?

No, definitely not.

You know, I think that

calls for a celebration.

What do you say?

Let's do

something tonight.

I kinda promised Gina

that I'd go skating

with them tonight,

so I'll just grab

something to eat

while I'm out.

Oh. Yeah, sure.

That sounds like fun.

So, uh,

who else is going?

Just some kids

from school.

Oh. Have I met them?

Mom...

What?

We're just going skating.

I'm just curious,

that's all.

All right.

All right, well, don't

come home too late, okay?

I won't. Oh!

Can I borrow your car?

Sure.

Thank you!

[ice rink music plays

in background]

Betsy... come on!

I'm-- I'm gonna give

him another minute.

You know, those guys

do this all the time.

Come into town

and check out the local girls.

They're just flirting.

It doesn't mean anything.

I don't know. I...

I don't think

Tyler's like that.

Okay.

Just don't

wait too long.

Okay.

[car starter sputtering nearby]

[weary sigh]

Oh... so help me,

I am gonna chop you up

and sell you for parts!

Wow.

Remind me never

to get on your bad side.

Oh, you're gonna

freeze in here.

Yeah, that would be

absolutely worth it,

if I could just get

this thing to run!

[horn beeps]

Yep.

That always helps.

Did you want something,

or are you just here

for the show?

I heard you got

an offer on the house.

I wanted to come by

and say congratulations.

Must've been

those muffins.

Yes. Thank you.

Yeah. Are you okay?

What? Yeah, I'm fine.

It's just this dumb car.

So I was talking

to Betsy this morning,

she was telling me

about applying to schools.

She's seemed really excited.

-Yeah.

-Mm. How about you?

You wrapped

your head around that yet?

Sending her off to college?

That was always

in Betsy's future.

But she is leaving.

Things are gonna change a lot

around here.

She's not going

to the moon, Jackson.

She'll be home

for the holidays,

and she'll be working in

the diner over the summer.

Yeah. [sighs]

And what are we gonna do

in between her visits?

Betsy goes off to school,

and you're just gonna

sweep me off my feet?

Yeah, it's worth a shot.

Hmm. Well, it hasn't

happened yet.

What makes you think

it's gonna happen now?

Sometimes, you just get

that feeling, you know?

That moment when

you know exactly

what you should do.

And you realize

that waiting

might be the biggest mistake

you've ever made.

You know,

sooner or later,

everything changes.

There's no getting around it.

[]

[whispers]: Sounds like

the solenoid switch.

[Jane sighs]

Hmm.

Betsy!

Betsy!

[panting]:

I'm so sorry.

I got assigned

duty tonight.

I had to get someone

to cover for me.

I didn't think

you were coming.

I didn't have

your number.

I called the diner,

but no one picked up.

I got here

as quick as I could.

Would it

be all right...

maybe we could just

talk some more?

Okay.

[]

I started helping out

at the shelter

when I was a kid,

and I think

I knew even then,

that that's what

I wanted to so.

You're gonna be

a great veterinarian.

[chuckles]

You just met me.

I can tell.

Just by talking to you.

The way you listen,

like what

somebody's saying

is important,

like it matters.

You just...

you really care.

Did that

come out right?

Yeah.

That came out

just fine.

[phone line ringing]

[Betsy]: Hi! It's Betsy.

I can't come to the phone.

Leave a message.

Hey, honey,

just, uh, checking in.

It's getting a little late.

Give me a call, okay?

[Tyler]:

I was all set to go to college.

And then,

one day, I don't know,

I went down

to the recruiter's office

and I signed up.

What changed

your mind?

I'm not sure

I changed my mind exactly.

It was more like...

I couldn't ignore this feeling

that I'd had for a long time,

that I wanted to do

something that mattered.

I get that feeling sometimes.

-You do?

-Yeah.

Like...

Like you're afraid that

you're gonna wake up one day,

and it's 20 years later, and...

you have no idea what

you've done with your life,

but whatever it was,

it wasn't near enough.

Nobody understood before,

when I tried to explain that.

[chuckles softly]

My Dad was in the army.

He was?

Mm-hmm.

That's when my mom met him.

Where is he now?

He died.

He was...

k*lled in action.

I was just a baby.

I mean,

I don't even remember him.

I'm sorry.

It's okay.

And I know that that's why

my mom worries about me so much.

Because of losing him.

And I can tell

that, sometimes,

when she's looking at me,

she's thinking of him.

About how much she misses him.

I gotta

tell you something.

I mean,

just so you know.

I'm only here

for two more weeks,

and then I ship out.

Shipping out?

Before Christmas?

I'm gonna be gone a while.

[rueful chuckle]

That's not much time.

I was hoping

maybe we could...

still see each other

while I'm here.

[]

[kiss]

[door opens]

Betsy?

Do you know what time it is?

I have been calling

and texting.

I turned my phone off and...

I forgot to turn it back on.

I'm sorry.

It won't happen again.

I promise.

Okay.

Well, did you have fun?

Yeah. Can I tell you

about it tomorrow?

Goodnight, honey.

Okay. Goodnight.

[]

[school bell rings]

Hey! What happened?

You disappeared

on me last night.

I was texting you.

Well, Tyler showed up.

-Did he?

-Mm-hmm.

And Gina...

he is so nice!

Oh, my gosh.

Look at you!

All goo-goo-eyed

over some cute soldier.

Okay, shut up!

Just... pace

yourself, okay?

At least try

and get through college

before you find

the love of your life.

Okay, I'm sorry,

who said anything

about love?

I don't know,

I just...

I really like

talking to him.

Whatever you say.

I'll see you later.

All right. Bye.

[loudly]: It kinda looks like

you're in love! Just sayin'.

Okay. Thanks.

[exhales heavily]

[]

[Betsy]: Hey, Mom.

When are we decorating

for Christmas?

I was thinking that

maybe we could

go through

the Christmas decorations

in the garage,

maybe get

a tree today.

Yeah. Yeah, sure.

Sounds good.

Okay. Say hi

to Adelaide.

I will! Goodbye.

-How are you...

-[door thuds]

...Getting there?

[]

[]

Good morning, Betsy!

Hi, Adelaide.

Who's your handsome friend?

This is Tyler.

Tyler, this is Dr. Roberts.

She runs

the shelter.

Call me Adelaide.

Welcome, Tyler.

Thank you, ma'am.

You're a soldier.

Yes, ma'am.

Bless your heart.

You know anything

about animals, Tyler?

Well, it sounds like

he's pretty congested.

He must have been

in the cold all night.

Well, you get him cleaned up,

and I'll get antibiotics

for that congestion.

All right, sounds good.

How's your mom?

Good! Good.

You know, busy.

What does she think

about your young man?

Well, he's not my "young man".

And, I don't know,

I just like

talking to him.

He's a good listener.

How long have you guys

known each other?

Couple of days.

Is that why she doesn't

know about him?

My mom worries about me enough,

without knowing

that I'm spending time

with a soldier.

She'll worry a lot more if

she finds out some other way.

He didn't even

come to the door.

That's just

not like her.

She was probably

in a hurry.

Yeah, and she got home

late last night, too.

I couldn't get her

on the phone,

didn't know

where she was.

Whoever this

mystery man is,

she may not be ready

to talk about it.

If she does have

a new boyfriend,

she might not think

it's anybody else's

business...

not even

her protective mother.

I'm not "protective".

But she is going to college,

and that's the point.

She needs to stay

focused on school,

on her--

on her future,

so she doesn't ever

have to depend on

anybody for anything.

The last thing

she needs right now

is to get involved

with someone.

Betsy's a smart girl.

She's gonna be fine!

Okay. I'll see you later.

-See you.

-Bye.

[]

[Christmas carols playing]

Oh! Hey.

Hello.

Oh, you look cold.

Maybe you need a little

something to warm you up?

-Thank you.

-Sure.

Ah, must be nice--

you get to listen

to your favorite

Christmas music

while you work.

Don't tell anybody,

but, uh, sometimes,

when no one is around,

I actually sing along.

[laughs] Look. I, um...

I wanted to thank you

for stopping by last night.

Sure.

And you

were right.

[sighing] You know...

sometimes, it's just hard

to wrap my head around the fact

that she's actually leaving.

I saw, um,

Mitch over here.

I always thought

that if you were in

the market for a house,

you would come see me.

Mm. Yeah.

I'm not buying a house.

Well, what was Mitch

so happy about, then?

Well, um...

he got an offer

from a couple of guys

a while back,

and they bumped up the price,

trying to get my attention.

An offer?

For the diner?

Yeah.

Are you really

thinking about selling?

Well, like I said,

they're definitely

trying to get my attention.

Um, look, I don't really

know where I would go

if I sold it, so...

What do you think

about the idea?

Well, um...

[exhales deeply]

Well, the market's

pretty strong.

It's a good time to sell.

Yep. Yep.

That's what Mitch said.

Yeah.

[clears her throat]

[sighs]

Maybe it's

like you said.

Sooner or later...

everything changes.

There's no getting around it.

[door opens]

All right, girl.

Almost done.

Trust me.

You're in good hands.

[chuckling]

[phone rings]

Ah.

Hi, Mom!

Yeah, I'm almost through.

Uh, no, actually,

I've got a ride.

Yeah.

Okay. Bye.

Uh, we should

probably go.

[]

[keyboard clacking]

Hi, Mom!

Hey, honey.

Oh! Hi. You would not believe

how beautiful it was today.

And good news!

Adelaide found homes

for two of the cats!

Betsy... whose car is that?

I was gonna

tell you about that.

And?

Mom... come on.

This... is Tyler.

[Tyler]: Hi.

Um...

[exhales]

Tyler.

Private Tyler Sloane.

It's nice to meet you,

Ms. McKendrick.

Tyler is a soldier

at the base.

He came into

the diner yesterday,

and that's how we met.

Yesterday? Wow.

I don't know anyone in town.

Betsy was real nice,

talking to me and all.

She told me

about the shelter,

and said I could drive out

with her this morning.

He was

a big help, too!

I'm sure

Adelaide appreciated it.

I enjoyed it.

[tense chuckle]

Well, it was great

meeting you, Tyler,

and thanks

for driving Betsy home.

Yes, ma'am.

Actually,

I thought maybe Tyler

could stay for dinner.

That's all right.

He's being polite.

I mean, he was stuck on

the base for Thanksgiving,

can't make it home

for Christmas,

he ought to have at least

one home-cooked meal, right?

Um--

I don't want you

to go to any trouble.

It's no trouble!

It's just dinner.

Right, Mom?

You're welcome to stay, Tyler.

Thank you, ma'am.

Does your family

still in Wyoming?

Uh, yes, ma'am.

My mom

and my little sister, Katie.

Mm.

Betsy told me about

your husband, Mrs. McKendrick.

About your loss.

I'm very sorry.

Thank you.

That's him?

[Betsy]: Yeah.

His name was Danny.

He was a Sergeant,

right, Mom?

Mm-hmm.

Was your father

in the military?

He worked the ranch

his whole life.

Hmm. And you grew up there,

on the ranch?

We've been on that land

three generations now.

Four, if

you count me.

Wow. So you're going back,

after you get out of the army?

Mom.

Hmm?

What's with

all the questions?

It's okay.

I'm just not really

sure what I want to do.

Mm-hmm.

Well, family's important.

That's what my mother says.

She... wasn't real crazy

about me signing up.

I felt bad about that.

I wasn't doing it to worry her.

I was looking for something,

and...

I couldn't even say

what it was,

I just knew

it was out here somewhere.

But she didn't

really understand.

I wasn't exactly eloquent

in making my case.

[chuckles softly]

Well, I'm sure

they miss you very much.

I miss them, too.

And maybe I will go back.

I mean, I do love it there.

[Jane]: Mm.

Well, it sounds beautiful.

I'd like to see it sometime.

[]

Ohh...

You don't have to do that.

Ah, old habit.

From home.

Your mother

raised you right.

Thank you.

Thank you for dinner.

It was really good.

I'm glad

you enjoyed it.

Almost forgot

what I was missing.

Gonna miss it a whole lot more

before too long, I guess.

What do you mean?

We ship out

in a couple of weeks.

Oh. You're being deployed?

[deep breath, sigh]

You know where you're going?

Um, I'm not supposed to say.

Does Betsy know you're leaving?

Yes, ma'am. I told her.

[sighs]

Sounds like we won't

be seeing you for awhile.

No, ma'am.

[sighing]

[]

Betsy?

[]

[]

Say hi to Gina for me.

It's not Gina.

Oh.

So? What did

you think of Tyler?

Well, I think he seems like

a nice young man,

for someone you've known

all of two days.

Yeah. [laughs]

Yeah, I know, it's crazy,

we just met, but...

there's something

about him, Mom.

And I don't know

how to explain it.

It's like I just...

I don't know, I knew.

Knew... what?

I knew

that he wasn't like anyone

I'd ever met before.

You know, he's sweet.

And he's smart...

He's just--

He's so amazing.

And Jackson liked him, too.

Jackson?

Mm-hmm. Yeah, they met

when I invited Tyler to come

skating with everyone.

And you know

how protective Jackson gets

when I go on a date

with somebody.

And then,

when we were skating,

Tyler was all worried

because he got there late.

We really just felt

like talking,

so him and I went on a walk

instead of skating with e--

You said

you were with your friends.

I...

Yeah, no,

I just--

I meant...

You were gone

that whole time.

You turned

your phone off,

I didn't know

where you were.

We were just talking.

Nothing happened.

It's not about Tyler.

It's about you and me.

We have always been

honest with each other,

no matter what.

We don't lie.

We... We just don't.

I'm sorry, Mom.

I'm sorry, too.

[]

Hey! What're you doing

here so early?

Why didn't you

say something?

You knew they were

planning on going out.

What?

You should've told me.

She just met that boy.

I don't know, I just figured

Betsy would tell you.

Well,

she didn't.

I don't see why not.

All they did was go skating.

No. They didn't go.

I don't know where they went.

Is she all right?

[sighs] That's not the point.

I don't know

anything about him--

Jane, just take it easy, okay?

No! No, don't tell me

to take it easy.

Betsy's all right.

And that Tyler?

He's harmless.

Yeah, really,

you know that

just from meeting

him once?

That there's nothing

to worry about?

I wasn't gonna--

She's my daughter, Jackson!

I have

to protect her.

[door opens and shuts]

[sighs]

-Jackson.

-Hey!

You remember Ray Skyler?

Yeah, yeah.

How're you doing?

Good to see you

again, Jackson.

Yeah, you too.

Ray drove over from

Madison this morning.

We figured, while you were

thinking over their offer,

he'd take another look

around the diner.

[Ray]: If that's all right.

Yeah, yeah.

Yeah. No problem. Go ahead.

Great. We'll stay

out of your way.

All right. Cool.

I think you'll be

very happy in this house.

Well, as soon as

we get settled in,

we'll have to have

you and your daughter

over for dinner.

-Yes.

-I can't wait to meet her.

Oh, she's a great kid.

She goes off

to college this fall.

Uh-oh, someone's gonna

be an empty-nester!

So true.

How are rehearsals going

for the Christmas concert?

Good.

Yeah. Ms. Lee

asked me to do a solo.

Nice. What are

you gonna sing?

We haven't

decided yet.

Mm. I'm looking

forward to seeing that.

[sighs]

Betsy...

I hope you understand

why I got so upset.

I didn't tell you,

because I didn't

want you to worry about me.

That didn't quite

work out, did it?

[chuckles dryly]

What I mean is...

you don't have to be

so protective.

Not anymore.

Well, I'm only protective,

honey,

because you are

such an amazing person,

and there are

so many things

you can do

with your life.

I don't want to see

you make a mistake.

Mistake?

You have your whole life

ahead of you.

There's no hurry to get

involved with someone.

Mom...

we're not "involved".

I just like spending

time with Tyler.

Betsy, I know this is hard,

but you have to trust me.

Okay.

But trust works both ways.

And I need you to trust

that just

because I messed up,

it doesn't mean

that I have forgotten

everything you've taught me.

Okay. And I understand that.

But there are times

when we don't see things

clearly.

When we believe

what we want to believe,

and then we let our hearts

make choices

that we hope

turn out the way we want.

[phone rings]

He has to work

all night,

and this is the only

chance he has to talk.

Okay.

Thanks, Mom.

Hi, Tyler.

[piano plays]

And now that winter's here

Soon it will be Christmas

I see your face so clear

Though you're far away

Your home is in my heart

It's everywhere I go

And I'll be waiting here

Till you're home to stay

I think of winters past

We were all together

The sweetest memories

All come into play

Your voice rings in my ear

Just to let me know

That you'll be

Here with me

Home on Christmas Day

[door shuts]

Hello?

Hey.

Wow. It looks nice in here.

Thanks.

Um... I was gonna call you.

Oh, yeah?

Yeah, uh...

sorry for going off like that.

I was worried,

and I shouldn't have

taken it out on you.

That's okay. I get it.

Just for the record,

Tyler has been by the diner

a couple of times.

Thanks.

Yeah. So Mitch wrote up

this offer,

dropped it off to me

this morning.

Oh. How's it look?

Oh, I don't know, looks like

another language to me.

I thought, maybe,

if you don't mind,

you could...

Uh, sure.

Cash offer.

Waiving inspections.

Paying closing costs? Wow.

Sounds like

they're in a hurry.

Yeah.

What do you think

I should do?

Well, I could, um--

I could put out some feelers

and see if

there's any other interest.

Jane, just stop.

Okay?

Before I sell the diner,

I wanna know

if there's any other reason

that I should stay in Garland.

What do you want me to say?

You just got to tell me

the truth.

Well, the truth

is that I care about you.

And I can't give you

what you want.

I don't know how anymore.

Jane...

Okay.

[deep breath]

I should probably

get this back to Mitch.

[sighs]

[]

[door opens and closes]

Gina!

Hi, Ms. McKendrick!

Hi, honey.

Have you seen Betsy?

I just wanted to give her

a ride home.

Oh, she already

got a ride with Tyler.

Oh. Oh, okay. Thank you.

[]

She's gonna be so happy.

[Betsy chuckles]

Mom! Tyler got it running!

Oh! Thank you, Tyler.

I used to work

on my truck back at home.

I had the same problem.

If you want,

I could show you.

I'm sure we'll be fine.

He was just

trying to help.

Yeah, I know.

You don't

act like it.

I'm sorry

if I don't sound excited.

Uh, how many times

have we been down this road?

We get it running,

we think it's fine...

This isn't

about the car,

is it?

It's about Tyler.

You don't want him here.

Betsy, we're not gonna

talk about this right now.

I wanna

talk about it.

It's okay.

No... it's not.

Mom, Tyler has

done nothing wrong.

You've got no reason

to not like him.

That not what this is about.

Then why are you

so set against him?

Because you have

more important things

to think about right now,

and you can't afford

to be distracted.

I should go.

I didn't mean

to cause any trouble.

I just wanted to help.

I'll come with you.

No, Betsy.

We need to talk.

We just did,

and I heard

everything you said.

Betsy.

[car doors opening and closing]

[car engine starts]

[]

[door opens]

You didn't

have to wait up.

I'm not.

I had some work to do.

I told you...

you don't have to worry

about me all the time.

I'm not gonna

do anything dumb.

You were out till midnight

on a school night.

What do you call that?

He's leaving

in less than a week.

I know.

You both need to get

back into your lives...

you in school,

Tyler in the army.

Who knows when

you're gonna see him again...

you're gonna see him again.

Don't say that.

There.

Do you even hear yourself?

How hard it is

already?

[sighs heavily]

Trust me.

It's better to break it off now,

before it gets even harder.

Before you get hurt.

Like the way you were hurt?

What?

Mom...

You never talk about it.

About how hard it was for you

to lose my dad.

To wake up

every morning,

day after day,

and realize that he was never

coming home again.

-Betsy.

-And I know--

...that I can never

begin to understand

what that was like for you...

And I get it.

I mean...

maybe the only way

you could deal with it

was to never risk having

feelings for anyone again...

Even...

someone as caring as Jackson.

This isn't about me

right now.

You're right.

It's not.

That was your life...

and this is mine.

And even...

if I'm not sure

what these feelings are

that I have for Tyler,

shouldn't I at least

get the chance

to find out for myself?

I mean, shouldn't I

get the same chance

that you had,

to live my life,

and to make my own choices?

I love you, Mom.

[]

[]

Hey!

Oh, hey!

Look! Betsy's

Christmas concert.

Ah, yeah, she has

a solo this year.

That's

so exciting.

I can't wait

to see it.

Maybe I'll even get to meet

this mystery man of hers.

Yeah, he's not a mystery.

And he won't be here,

he's, uh...

being deployed

before Christmas.

Oh. That's a shame.

We should get going.

-Okay.

-Yeah.

All right, ladies.

Take care.

Say hi to Dave

for me, huh?

[]

Hey, Tyler.

Y'know, I can get you something

to eat while you're waiting.

Oh, I'm okay. Thanks, though.

All right.

Let me ask you something.

Um, you know Betsy's

going away to school.

Yes, sir.

She wants to be

a veterinarian,

I mean, that could take,

like, six years

for her to finish school.

I know, she told me.

[exhales deeply] Six years...

That's a--

That's a long time.

You know, a lot of things

could change.

Not the things that matter.

If you really care

about somebody,

you don't mind waiting.

Yeah, but for how long?

I guess that depends on

how much you care about them.

Hey!

Hey.

[Betsy]: Sorry I'm late!

-That's okay.

-Hi.

How are you?

I'm good.

How are you?

Good! So,

I'm thinking pie?

[]

[Betsy]: I think about it, too,

sometimes.

I know.

But I wouldn't even care...

it could be anywhere.

All these years,

I have never known you

to feel the need

to check up on your daughter.

I'm not checking up on her.

I just wanna make sure

she's all right.

You raised her right, Jane.

There's no need to worry.

[Jane]: Well, things

are changing. Too fast.

Tyler's a good boy.

He's leaving, Adelaide.

What happens then?

What if

she never sees him again?

And what do you

think will happen

if you keep her

from seeing him?

I just don't want her

to get hurt.

Well, getting hurt's

part of life, honey,

whether you like it or not.

It's hard...

but people survive.

I'd say you understand that

as well as anyone.

You really like him?

Let me tell you something

about that young man.

When Betsy learned

that she was a finalist

for that big scholarship?

He was more excited about it

than she was.

Scholarship?

For the school in California.

She asked me to write

a letter of recommendation.

She didn't tell you?

[sniffles]

Thanks, Adelaide.

It's okay.

Saw Adelaide today.

Sounds like you've been

pretty busy out there.

Kinda. Yeah.

She said, uh, Tyler's

been a big help, too.

Well, I mean, he knows a lot,

growing up on a ranch.

She also said

that, uh, you had

some good news.

About a scholarship

to that school

in California?

I was gonna tell you about it.

I didn't even know you applied.

It's no big deal.

I mean...

All they did was announce

the three finalists.

Sounds like

a pretty big deal to me.

Can they do that?

I mean, before you've even

been accepted by the school?

You've already been accepted.

It's not official.

It's sort of like

a pre-acceptance.

That's why they told me

about the scholarship,

to let me know

that they're really interested.

It would be like a full ride

for my first year,

and, then,

if I keep my grades up,

I could qualify

for one next year.

California's pretty far away.

And I know I should have talked

to you about it first, but...

I really

wanted to do this myself.

I wanted to decide.

And if they say yes,

then I wanna decide that, too.

I mean...

with you, together.

But for the right reasons.

Not because...

you're worried, or...

because you're afraid

of losing me.

I'll be all right, Mom.

I know.

I'm proud of you, honey.

Thanks.

[]

[door bell jingles]

Sorry, we're closed.

Oh, right.

I, uh, I didn't

realize it was so late.

This was a bad idea.

No, no, no.

If you...

have something to say,

you should say it.

[sighs heavily]

These past

couple weeks,

I, uh...

I feel like

the whole world is spinning

faster and faster, and...

I can't keep up.

It's like

it's out of control,

and I don't even

recognize it anymore.

I keep telling myself

that, um...

Hmm.

I just gotta give it time,

I'll get used to it,

and then things are gonna

make sense again...

But... [sighs]

That's not it.

I have this feeling

that, um,

a part of me is missing.

And it's been missing

for so long,

that I've forgotten

that it's not even there.

I've started to pretend

that it's-- that it's okay,

and that it's normal

to be afraid,

to really care for anyone.

But it's not okay.

And I don't want to spend

the rest of my life this way.

But I don't know what to do.

And I just--

I keep thinking,

that if I could just

talk to you...

You would help me

make sense of it,

'cause I've always been able

talk to you.

About anything.

Come here.

Come here.

You still can.

You still can.

[knocks]

Hey, sleepy-head.

What time is it?

Oh, it's early.

It's Saturday.

And you have a busy day

ahead of you,

but I thought maybe

we could squeeze in

a little time together,

just the two of us?

How come?

Christmas is coming.

Mwah!

Come on. Let's go.

[Betsy]: Well, it's gonna

look so beautiful.

If only we can

get it through the door.

Ohh!

Your first Christmas.

You always wanted to hang

this one up yourself.

I remember.

[]

[background music playing]

Should I give her a hand?

Oh, not a chance.

I happen to know

the owner of this place,

and I worked out a deal

so you could

take the day off.

Ladies.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

It looks delicious.

Yeah. If there's anything else

I can do for you,

please do not hesitate to ask.

What service.

I will be sure and tell

all my friends about this place.

You're far too kind.

Mm.

What is up with you two?

Just eat your food, kid.

Okay.

So, um, I was thinking

that we should drive

to Madison this afternoon,

and do some Christmas shopping.

What do you say?

Um, I actually

promised Adelaide

that I'd help her out

at the shelter today.

Tyler coming?

Yeah, he's gonna

meet me there.

When does he leave?

In two days.

You doing all right?

Yeah, I'm just--

I'm trying

not to think about it.

Why don't you invite him

over for dinner tonight?

I know how

you feel about him, Mom.

I don't want

you to get upset.

I won't this time.

I promise.

Well, I will ask him.

Thank you.

'Kay. Well, let's eat

and we'll go get your car.

Okay. Sounds good.

I talked to my mom

and my sister last night.

Yeah?

They said everyone's

been asking about me,

how I'm doing.

Well,

that's nice.

People have been

coming around since I left...

Yeah?

...You know, helping

out with the ranch.

Without me there,

it's hard on them.

I'm sure they understand.

I miss them a lot.

And I don't know

when I'm gonna see them again.

They're proud

of you, Tyler.

And so am I.

I told them about you.

You did?

They want to meet you.

As soon as I get back.

Well... I would like that

very much.

I want to take you

somewhere.

Right now?

Yes. Come on.

Okay.

Where are you

taking me?

You'll see.

You know,

the day we met,

my mom said

that things

happen sometimes

because the stars

line up just right.

And any little thing,

any little change

at all,

and it might not

have happened.

That's sure true

about us.

[Betsy chuckles]

Don't you ever

get worried, though?

About what might

happen when you go?

About if the stars

line up a different way

and... something changes?

Sure I do.

I get scared.

About going.

About what's gonna happen

when I get there.

About not knowing.

You have to promise me

that you're gonna

be careful, Tyler.

I will.

I promise.

I wish we could

stay here forever.

[]

[phone buzzes]

Oh! Thank you.

So I'll see you at 6:00?

I just need to report

in to the base,

and I'll be

over for dinner.

Okay.

Bye!

[starts engine]

[]

[tires squealing]

[crashing]

Betsy!

Betsy! Betsy!

Hey! Hey!

[]

[cell phone ringing]

Hi, Adelaide.

Where is she?

Hey. Hey.

She's all right.

She's in with

the doctor right now.

He's making sure

nothing's broken.

Broken?

She's good.

Ma'am, I'm so sorry.

You're sorry?

You put my daughter

in the hospital,

and you're sorry?

I... no--

Who even asked you

to touch her car?

Who asked you for anything?

I-I was helping!

We don't need

your help, Tyler.

Not with her car.

Not with her life!

And I don't need

you filling her head

with dreams

of what the world

is gonna be like.

Okay? Because

just when you think

everything's gonna be fine,

and just when

you let your guard down,

this right here,

this is what happens.

[]

I need to see Betsy.

It's okay.

It's gonna be fine.

She's just upset.

You didn't do

anything wrong.

Mom?

Hey, sweetie.

How're you feeling?

I'm okay.

Well, the doctor

says nothing's broken,

so we can go home

in a little bit.

[weak chuckle]

I didn't mean to scare you.

No, it wasn't you.

It was me.

I never should have

let you drive

that broken-down car

out there.

But Tyler fixed it.

[sighs wearily]

I know he tried.

Obviously, he didn't.

I hit ice.

Mom, I hit a patch of ice.

This had nothing to do

with what Tyler did to the car.

I didn't realize...

Tyler got me out of the car.

[tearing up]:

I was really scared, Mom...

Oh...

But he held my hand

and he talked to me

the whole way.

[sighing deeply]

There she is.

How're you

doing, kiddo?

Okay, I guess.

Yeah? Good.

I'm glad you're all right.

Where's Tyler?

Uh...

Hey, why don't we get you home,

so you can rest, okay?

-Yeah.

-Yeah.

Can I help you, ma'am?

Yes, I need to see

someone on the base.

Private Tyler Sloane.

Did you arrange

for a pass?

No, but it's important

that I talk to him today.

He ships out tomorrow.

Sorry, ma'am.

I can't let anyone on base

without authorization.

I understand, I just...

[sighs]

Can you call him for me?

Ma'am...

Please. Just tell him

that Jane McKendrick

needs to talk to him.

Will Private Sloane

know what this is regarding?

He's in love with my daughter.

Ma'am, please pull over there.

[]

[knocks on window]

Is Betsy all right?

Yeah, she's resting at home.

She's gonna be fine.

Good. That's good.

I came to thank you,

for being there,

for helping her.

What else did you think

I was gonna do?

I didn't mean...

I know how much

you care about Betsy.

No, ma'am.

I don't think you do.

No, maybe not.

I'm sorry, Tyler,

for what I said at the hospital.

I was afraid,

and I shouldn't have

taken it out on you.

You said how you really felt.

Hey, it's cold.

Why don't you get in the car?

I still got a lot to do.

We're shipping out

tomorrow, so...

Please?

[]

I didn't plan

on this happening.

I know.

Those dreams

you were talking about?

They weren't just Betsy's.

They're mine, too.

Being with her

is like nothing

I've ever felt before.

And I just want to do

everything I can

to make her happy.

Didn't you ever feel

that way about somebody?

Like there's nothing

you wouldn't do for them?

Once.

A long time ago.

[rueful chuckle]

I was about your age

when I met Danny.

I was home

from college,

and, uh, I was sure

I had met the only person

I would ever love.

All I wanted

was to spend the rest

of our lives together.

So I dropped out

of school, and...

we, uh, settled in for

a "happily ever after".

Except it didn't turn out

the way I'd hoped.

By the time I was

pregnant with Betsy,

he was deployed overseas.

A little place

I'd never heard of.

A place I wish

I had never heard of.

[sniffles]

It was just like you see

in the movies.

Two men in uniform

came to the door...

[deep, shaky breath]

And my world stopped.

I'm sorry.

I decided to stay

in Garland to raise Betsy.

It wasn't easy,

but we managed.

And I promised myself

that I would never

let anything cause her

that kind of pain.

Including me.

Being a veterinarian

is the most important

thing to Betsy.

And please forgive me,

but, when you're gone,

I don't want her

to forget that.

She has

to finish school.

And when she does...

I'll be the one

cheering the loudest.

And if she still

wants me,

I'll thank God for making me

the luckiest man on earth.

I think Betsy'd

be pretty lucky, too.

[quiet chuckle]

[]

[exhales deeply] Ah.

All right.

You leave tomorrow.

And I still

owe you dinner.

Yes, ma'am.

I've got an idea.

[]

[]

-Hey.

-Hey.

[sighs] I'd say

dinner was a success.

[Jane]:

Yeah. They're so happy.

Tonight was gonna be

really hard for those two.

What you did

was a good thing,

to make everything

just a little bit easier.

It's not tonight

I'm worried about.

It's what happens next.

Mm.

Well, what happens

next is...

I'm gonna take you,

and we're gonna go

for a walk in the snow,

and look at all

the Christmas lights.

Mm. And after that?

After that...

uh, well, we'll see.

[]

[]

Jingle bells

Jingle bells

Jingle all the way

Oh, what fun

It is to ride

In a one-horse open sleigh

How's the concert coming?

Good. Yeah.

Yeah?

You ready for your solo?

I think I'm ready.

Aw, I'm sure

you're gonna do great.

[text alert]

I am supposed

to Facetime with Tyler.

Ah. Sure.

How's he doing?

He's good, I guess.

I mean, he's still

settling in,

and he doesn't really

like to talk about it much.

He mostly just wants to hear

about what's going on here.

[sighs]

I can't believe it's only been

a week since he shipped out.

Go ahead, honey.

Don't be late for your call.

Okay.

Thanks, Mom.

[]

[Tyler]: Betsy?

Hey!

Hi!

-[bell jingling]

-h*, h*, h*!

[laughs] Tyler, hi!

What are you doing?

Gotta do something

to make it feel like Christmas

over here.

How are you?

I'm fine.

How are you?

I miss you.

I miss you, too.

[static crackling]

Tyler?

Yeah! No, I'm good.

This connection gets

a little tricky sometimes.

Oh!

Okay, well, there you are.

Listen...

I can only stay on

for a minute anyway.

I just wanted to tell you

how much I wish I could

be there for your concert.

It's just

this is the last chance

I'll have to talk

for a while.

What do you mean?

My unit's going out today.

I don't know for how long.

I can't really talk about it.

I just know that we'll be

off the grid until we get back.

Oh.

Well...

Just be careful, okay?

Don't worry, I'll be fine.

Enjoy your concert,

all right?

If I don't talk to you,

have a great Christmas.

Okay.

[static crackling]

Tyler?

[static crackling

and screeching]

Tyler?

[Betsy sniffling]

I just miss him.

I know.

This is really hard.

Yeah.

Come here.

[]

I guess I thought things

might cool down a little bit

after Tyler left,

make it easier

for her.

Yeah, why would Betsy let

a little thing like 7,000 miles

come between them?

I just--

I don't how to help her.

The thing she says

makes her happy

is the same thing

that makes her cry at night.

Sometimes,

the hardest part

of being a parent

is knowing when you have

to take a step back.

I've always been

there for her, Meg.

Yes, you have,

and you always will.

But you've also

shown her how

to overcome all the troubles

that life throws at you.

You've taught her

how to make her own choices,

and how to live by them.

She's a lot stronger

than you think.

[sighs]

You made sure of that.

[background chatter

and music]

You look beautiful, honey.

Thanks, Mom.

-[chuckles]

-There you are!

Oh! Hi,

Ms. McKendrick.

Hi!

Come on, Betsy,

we gotta get ready!

Okay. I'll--

I'll see you after, Mom!

You got this, kiddo!

-Bye!

-Bye!

Ahem.

[laughs]

Oh...

A tie? I'm impressed.

Oh, good.

That's exactly

what I was going for.

You look good.

Thank you.

You...

wow, you look amazing.

I'm glad you're here.

I wouldn't have missed it

for the world.

[show bell chiming]

Um...

I think they're trying

to tell us something.

I think you're right.

[]

Good evening,

and Merry Christmas, everyone.

Thank you all for coming

to the annual

Garland High School

Christmas concert.

[applause continues]

As we do each year

at our Christmas Concert,

we'd like to pay tribute

to the men and women

of the armed forces,

especially those who have

been stationed at Ft. Tooley.

We have come to know

many of them well,

taking them into our community

and into our hearts.

In serving our country,

some have made

the ultimate sacrifice.

Please join us

for a moment of silence

to honor the heroes

who have given their lives

for our freedom.

Darryl Rogers.

Stephanie Johnson.

Tyler Sloane.

[]

[distantly, fading]:

Richard Robles.

Rebecca Smith.

And Dwayne Jones.

Thank you.

[]

[sobbing]

Excuse me.

[door bangs]

[sobbing]

[]

[weeping]

Betsy.

Mom.

Baby. Baby...

Oh, I'm so sorry.

[]

[]

Betsy?

Dinner!

Honey?

Dinner's ready.

I'm not really

hungry right now.

Are you sure?

Thanks.

You were right, Mom.

[sniffles]

It hurts too much.

It's like...

[shaky breath]

Like everything

inside of me is broken,

and it's never

gonna get better.

Honey.

No, Mom...

you were right.

It's not worth it.

[]

No open house

today, huh?

No.

Ah. It's cold

out here.

Thought you could use

one of those.

-Thank you.

-Cheers.

How's she doing?

She's, uh, hurting.

So much.

Is there

anything I can do?

She said

I was right.

That it's not worth it.

What?

Being in love,

that it hurts too much,

it's not worth the pain.

What have I done, Jackson?

She has her whole life

ahead of her,

and this is how I've taught her

to deal with this pain?

To be afraid

of her feelings?

Jane, I mean--

I didn't mean

to do this to her.

Or to you.

I'm so sorry.

I don't know

how to change it.

You gotta start

by taking a chance.

I mean, that's what

love is, right?

Taking a chance

that what

you're feeling is real,

and that other person feels

the same about you.

And it doesn't matter

how you get there,

but you've got to overcome

the hurt and the pain

and the fear.

Because sharing those

feelings with somebody,

that is worth

taking the chance.

So what do you say?

You want to take

a chance with me, Jane?

You know, you said

that, one day,

I'd say yes,

and you'd surprise me.

Um...

Okay.

Is that a yes?

[]

That's definitely a yes.

Please don't leave me.

I'm not going anywhere.

I'm gonna have to tell Mitch

I got a better offer.

[]

He's beautiful.

Yeah.

He's feeling better now.

Goes home tomorrow.

Home for Christmas...

Yeah.

You know...

we invited some friends over

for Christmas dinner.

Yeah, I know.

What do you want to do?

They're all... [chokes up]

They're all just gonna

feel sorry for me, so...

They care about you.

That doesn't change anything.

[sniffles]

I mean...

all caring about somebody means

is that you can get hurt.

No, honey. I was wrong.

What?

[sighs]

It is worth it.

Love is worth all the hurt.

When you find someone

that you can love

with all your heart,

someone who loves you,

it's like nothing else

in the world.

Okay.

Well, he's gone, so...

Yeah, but that love

you shared with Tyler

is still inside you,

and it'll be

a part of you forever.

You can't ever forget that.

You can't ever stop loving,

no matter how much

it hurts right now.

[sobs]

That's something I forgot,

something I learned

from you...

From seeing

you and Tyler together.

To treasure that love,

to hold on to it

with everything you've got.

Why does it hurt so much?

Because it was real.

[weeps] Mom...

I miss him.

[]

[]

Here you guys go.

Once a waitress,

always a waitress.

[chuckling]

Excuse me, everyone.

If I could have

your attention, please,

I have an announcement to make.

First of all,

I can't tell you

how much it means to us

to have you all

here for Christmas.

And...

as all of you know,

I never miss a chance

to brag about my daughter,

and tonight

will be no exception.

Mom.

So, I am proud to tell you

that Betsy is a finalist

for the Margaret Devane

Memorial Scholarship,

a very generous award

from a very prestigious

university in California.

[all murmuring]

And...

although she hasn't been

officially accepted yet...

[sighs]

I feel confident

that she'll be starting school

there in the fall.

[Jackson]: Cheers!

Cheers.

Thanks, guys.

And...

dinner will be ready

in 10 minutes.

Ooh!

[quiet chatter resumes]

[]

That's amazing.

That's big news.

I know.

[]

[car approaching]

Mom?

Betsy?

Are you all right, honey?

[]

Tyler!

Tyler-- They told us

you were...

Tyler?

I hope

I'm not interrupting.

[]

I got banged up pretty bad...

by the time

I could think straight,

found out my name got mixed up

with another soldier.

I had to let my mom

and sister know first.

I thought about calling,

but I figured...

I should just come in person,

so you'd know it was really me.

[sobbing]: Tyler!

[Betsy sobbing]

[]

[quiet chatter]

[]

They're gonna

be okay.

Yeah, they are.

Yeah.

What about us?

[sighs]

Thank you.

For what?

For talking me into

taking another chance.