Plus One at an Amish Wedding (2022)

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Espresso.

Fat free double cappuccino.

Why is taking so long?

His frost machine's acting up.

He can't get Mario, the repair

guy in until this afternoon.

I'm kind of a regular here.

I'm kind of late for work.

Matcha latte, almond milk.

Sorry, that's my order.

Mine too.

I know how to solve this.

I also ordered a.

Cinnamon and raisin bagel.

So did I.

Go ahead?

No, are you sure?

Yeah, you're a hurry.

Okay, well, thank you.

Thanks.

Thanks.

The feeling in your chest,

would you describe that

as more of a sharp pain,

a heaviness or.

More of a tightness.

It only lasts for a few minutes.

And it usually happens right

after I take my dog, Miss Lily,

for her nightly walk.

Okay.

Well, your cholesterol

has cropped up a bit

over the last few checkups.

Now I hear you make a mean steak tartar.

Your husband told me all about it.

And blamed a lot of things on it.

So I think if you can just

make a few less dishes like that

and make a couple other dietary changes,

you and Mr. Beauregard

should be able to enjoy many

more healthy years together.

Assuming you want to.

I do.

How are the grandkids?

The grandkids are wonderful.

Did you get to have

that graduation party?

- April.

- Yeah,

there were balloons and.

Why aren't you in room 223.

What's in room 223?

Your next patient

waiting, patiently.

Mr. Shepherd.

But I thought he wasn't in until 11.

I had it moved up to help

you keep shorter appointments.

Just a second.

I'm just gonna help Mrs.

Beauregard schedule her EKG.

Reception would be happy

to help you with that.

That's why they're here.

Isn't he a charmer?

Sorry, Mrs. B.

Dr. Schneider was

just being himself.

Aunt April, Aunt April.

Oh, Zeke what happened?

Scout ran off

and a car hit him.

Can you help?

Oh sweetie, I'm not

that kind of doctor.

What you need is a doctor for animals.

There's a

veterinarian up on 82nd,

that's where I take my Miss Lily.

Boys, they'll get you a ride

home, right over there, okay.

- This way.

- All right, come on Zeke,

just this way.

Excuse me, sorry, excuse me.

Hi, I am so sorry to interrupt.

My nephew's dog was just hit by a car.

Is there a vet available

that could help him maybe.

Oh, let me see what I can do.

All of our doctors are

with patients right now.

Okay.

Not all of them.

You.

Come on back.

Excuse me.

He'll need to be

in a cast for a few weeks,

but after that, he'll be

ready to rock and roll.

Hear that boy,

you're gonna be okay.

Now, what is Scout's

favorite color.

Dogs are color blind.

Humor me.

How about,

Orange?

Orange it is.

Orange it is.

So mom, Scout will probably

need some pain medication.

Oh no, not mom,

aunt, Zeke's aunt,

Scouts too, I guess.

I'm April.

Jesse.

Nice to meet you.

Hey Zeke, you should

probably call mom

and let her know what happened.

How was your bagel?

Worth the wait.

I wanted to thank

you for this morning

and for squeezing us in just now.

No worries, just doing my job.

Speaking of, I should

probably be getting back to mine,

Beecher Hospital.

That's a wonder why

we matched, again.

So, can I give you a

card for the cast, X-rays and?

Oh, reception

handles the payment.

Right, of course.

But I don't mind

getting your phone number.

Hold up, love birds,

no toasting without us.

Oh, go easy on 'em May.

Remember when we used to be like that?

I still have the slow

jam playlist, to prove it.

All right, happy birthday

to my old sister.

Cheers.

Cheers.

- Cheers.

- Cheers.

Do you still need

a few more minutes?

Oh no, I'll have the Bucatini.

Flounder for me.

Could I get this

Florentine steak, medium rare?

Oh, and I don't want the

seared artichokes on this side.

I'll also take the

Florentine steak, medium rare,

but I definitely want

the seared artichokes.

Ooh, could you put my

artichokes on his plate?

Sure thing.

Thank you.

I love the way you think.

What's not to love?

You got yourself

a good one, Jesse.

And I have to say, I think

April finally met her match.

Oh, thanks Rob.

Well, you and May set a great example.

Oh, you didn't see us

chasing Zeke and Scout

at the house earlier.

But we still make it work.

Oh and Zeke thinks you

hung the moon, Jesse.

I mean, he only talks

about wanting to be a vet.

Yeah, did you

always wanna be a vet?

I've always had a

heart for animals.

Did you have many

pets growing up?

Were your parents like animal people?

I guess you could say that.

Well, since we're all here.

The gift.

Oh, show off.

April, since the day

that you came into my office,

you have made me the

happiest man in the world,

besides Rob, obviously.

So.

Oh, Paris.

We leave two

weeks from Friday,

but we can transfer the tickets

if you can't get the time off.

Are you kidding me?

I haven't taken a

vacation in like a year.

Yes, let's do it.

Nice one Romeo.

How did I get so lucky

to find someone like you?

The part of the date

gets such sweet sorrow.

I can't wait for Paris.

Thank you again.

You're working so hard.

Your situation at Beecher isn't ideal

and you've always wanted to go.

You deserve it.

As usual, you've

read me like a book.

Just wish you were that easy.

What do you mean?

Sorry, nothing.

Must be the champagne talking.

Goodnight. Dr. Hardin.

Good night, Dr. Monroe.

Anemia is super common,

especially with new mothers.

I thought I was just

tired from the baby.

You wanna see some pictures?

He's just starting to crawl.

Do I wanna see some pictures?

Yes, please.

Oh my goodness.

He is so big.

I know.

April.

Thanks.

Thank you.

Next month.

Yes.

- Don't forget.

- See then, I promise.

Okay.

What can I do for

you Dr. Schneider?

We've discussed this already.

Our doctors don't have leisure time

to spend with individual patients.

I understand that, but

I make better diagnoses

when I get to know my patients.

They appreciate it too.

April,

we have quotas to fill.

Our job is to treat

patients not befriend them.

Am I being clear?

Yes, Dr. Schneider.

April, I cannot

go at this pace.

If you had told me we were

training for the Olympics,

I would've worn better shoes.

Sorry, sis.

What's got you so amped up?

Dr. Schneider, He's on me

again about patient turnover.

I guess first

job's always stink,

Even when you're a doctor.

He just treats me like

I'm a part of a machine.

I think the best way to treat people

is to treat them like people.

But that takes time.

And I don't know.

Maybe medicine just isn't

what I thought it was gonna be?

I don't know if I really belong there.

You do.

You just have a big heart.

I remember when you would

bring home all of those strays

when we were kids.

Maybe that's why you're dating a vet.

Oh.

How is Mr. Wonderful, anyway?

That was a pretty serious

gift the other night.

He's great.

He's better than great.

For the first time, I

feel like I'm with someone

who really gets me.

But?

But, I just don't

know if I get him.

He hasn't told me

anything about his past.

I haven't met his family.

Maybe there's a reason

he's not opening up.

What's what I afraid of.

You know what I mean?

Some people's paths are painful.

It's not like everybody

grew up in suburban New Jersey.

I'm sure he'll open up when he is ready.

And he obviously adores you.

There's no mystery about that.

All right, break's over.

Come on, you promised

me two miles, let's go.

Coffee at the end, coffee at the end.

Coffee at the end.

I don't know, maybe

it is time for a change,

but how do I know if a different hospital

is gonna be any better?

And if I do transfer

this early in my career,

what's that gonna look like?

What do you think I should do?

Listen to your heart.

I hardly have time to listen

to the new Taylor Swift

album, let alone my heart.

Hey, are you okay?

You seem a little distracted.

We need to reschedule Paris.

What, why?

I got a letter

from my brother.

He's getting married this weekend.

Oh, wow.

I didn't know you had a

brother or any family actually.

I mean, obviously you have a family, but.

I'm sorry, did you say a letter,

like with stamps?

There's a lot that I

haven't told you about me.

About my past.

Really?

I'm Amish.

Come again.

I was raised Amish in

Stone County, Pennsylvania.

My whole family, my

mother, my brother and sister,

everyone I grew up with, Amish.

That's unexpected.

I left home on

Rumspringa when I was 16.

That's when we decide

between staying Amish or going English.

I loved my family, my

community, I still do.

Part of me, really wanted to stay,

but I wanted things that

they couldn't offer.

So I chose,

all this.

I need to go home.

It would mean a lot to

my brother, to me too.

I understand.

And I appreciate you opening

up to me about all of this.

You're not

totally freaked out?

I'm pretty surprised, yes,

but not totally freaked out, no,

not yet, anyway.

Good.

Because I want you to go with me.

I'm crazy about you.

And I would love for you to meet my family.

That isn't that weird, is it?

He grew up

without electricity,

in the 21st century.

Lots of people

grow up without electricity.

Like?

Like all around the world.

He's from Pennsylvania.

Sorry, sorry.

He could have been hiding a

lot worse than a butter churn.

I'm just happy that he finally opened up.

I don't know if I can do this.

What, why?

I don't know the first

thing about the Amish.

What if his family, you know.

What?

Judges me?

Well, I know all about that.

So does Rob.

Won't be the first time

you've had to help a family

accept someone from a different background.

It's not the same thing.

I'm just trying to say

that you have a good heart

and Jesse's family will see that.

I guess so.

And as for the

Amish and their ways,

I'm sure Jesse will show you

everything you need to know.

And I might be able to

help you a little bit.

Well, like the Amish

don't show too much skin.

So I would go with more dresses and,

dresses.

What makes you the expert?

Remember my quilting phase?

Rob and I spent a

weekend in Stone County

a couple years back.

We totally fell in love with the place.

The Amish have their quirks,

but they're are really nice people.

It's a really tight knit community.

Good, well then maybe you can

recommend a place we could stay?

Well, I have just a spot.

We stayed at this adorable B&B

and I made friends with the owner.

We still exchange Christmas cards.

I will text her.

Don't be scared.

You're gonna have so much fun up there.

I promise.

Not bad, huh?

Beautiful.

Oh.

A horse and buggy.

Yep.

Home sweet home.

Oh, this place is so cute.

I know right.

Hey Jesse.

Leroy.

How are you?

I'm good, how are you doing?

Good to see you.

Good to see you too.

Huh?

Okay, no way are we just getting one pie.

These are whoopie pies.

These are coming with us.

All right, let's do it.

Oh.

That's a blueberry muffin.

I know what a

blueberry muffin is.

If you wanna get really Amish,

I would go with the

shoofly pie, over there.

There aren't actually

flies though in it, right?

Just molasses.

That's perfect.

Ah.

All right.

Can we get an apple

crumb and a rhubarb too?

Mom's favorite?

It's been a while since

I've seen you Jesse.

I'm just back

for Levi's wedding

and for your pie, of course.

Do you know

everyone around here?

Not everyone.

Jesse, hey.

Hey, Rebecca, good to see you.

You too, how are you?

I'm great, how are you doing?

I'm good.

Good to see you, take care.

You too.

Okay, almost everyone.

It's hard not to in a small town.

It's adorable.

Thank you.

Mrs. Fisher.

Pennsylvania, Dutch,

it means see you later.

Is there anything else

you think I should know

before I meet the family?

Most of the Amish don't

listen to popular music.

So they've never heard of

Louis Armstrong, Elvis Presley.

Taylor Swift.

Yeah, exactly.

Don't get your heart set on dancing

to a love Song at the wedding.

On the plus side,

gonna be a lot of food to eat.

What else should I know?

Well, they don't really

pave their driveways either.

Okay.

Is this it?

This is home,

used to be anyways.

Man, this place was my whole universe.

Working the farm, going to church,

reading by candle light,

spending time with my family.

Life was a lot simpler

then, a lot easier.

I still can't picture you

with one of those big hats and long beards.

Only bearded men work here.

You should've seen my dad's though,

looked like a member of ZZ Top.

What was that?

Do we have a spare?

Must have.

I'll take a look.

You Englishers get lost?

You're responsible

for the booby trap?

The booby trap?

I knew I'd forgotten something.

I'm sorry, Bruder.

Good to see you.

Good to see you.

Levi this is April,

the girlfriend.

Please to meet you,

April the girlfriend.

I'm honored you can make

it out to my wedding.

I'm honored to be here.

You and Sarah must be so excited.

Yes ma'am, Sarah and I

are very much looking forward to it.

Jesse.

Rachel.

Hi.

April, this is Rachel,

my baby sister.

Younger sister.

It's so nice to meet you.

We brought plenty of treats.

So maybe you can help me

take on this whoopie pie.

Nothing from New York City?

Not this time.

I'm sorry.

Rachel is just

beginning her Rumspringa.

She's very curious of the English lately.

So what if I am?

Easy, Schwester.

It's great that you wanna

learn more about the English world,

but there's a lot of

things that you'd miss here too.

Trust me.

If you say so.

Rach, why don't you

take April inside,

Jesse and I can move the

car from the driveway

for the guests coming tonight.

Yeah.

Why don't we take

care of the car later?

I wanna see mom.

Yes, well do not expect

the warmest of welcomes.

She's still upset

about Naomi Trotter.

Rachel.

Naomi Trotter?

Friend.

We up to together.

Amish mothers, pride themselves

in their matchmaking skills.

And Mom set me up with Naomi

when we were basically

still in diapers.

But she's married, happily married.

No, her husband

passed away last year.

She's back on the market.

Oh, sorry to hear that.

So am I.

It'll be all right, April.

There's a rhubarb pie in there, jah.

Jah.

I mean, yeah, yes.

Good.

As soon as Mom sees it,

she'll forget Naomi, guaranteed.

That's true.

Come on, whoopie pie.

Yeah, thank you.

They're just back here, thank you.

There you are Rachel.

I need you to start on the cabbage rolls.

You said I could take a break.

You did, now it's over.

What in heaven's name is that?

It's a rhubarb pie from.

Jesse Hardin.

Didn't expect me to show

up empty handed, did you?

Never know what to

expect from you, boy.

I really should

go grab that rake.

See you all later.

You are too thin.

Glad you've returned for some real food.

Mom, this is my

girlfriend, April.

April, this is my mother Esther.

Mrs. Hardin.

It's a pleasure

to meet you, ma'am.

You have such a lovely home.

Not quite,

been working day night to

get it ready for the wedding.

Have sore joints all week.

Wash those first, Rachel.

What are you cooking?

You'll find out it's supper.

Besides I imagine my son

hasn't taught you much of Amish cooking.

No, but he did tell me

all about rhubarb pie.

I've never tried it before.

What kind of woman's

never tried to rhubarb pie?

Mom.

I apologize.

You must have much more

worldly pleasures in New York.

I like to try

everything at least once.

Of course you do.

Seems like you're pretty busy.

So we'll settle in and

I'll give April a tour.

She's not staying, is she?

The house is completely full.

I have a room in town,

at the Country Oaks bed and breakfast.

Kinda figured, no girlfriend's allowed.

I can pitch in, in the

kitchen, if you want.

Pretty good with my hands.

April's a doctor.

That's awesome.

Rachel,

what have I said about English slang?

Beg your pardon, Mom.

Your chosen profession is

exceedingly commendable.

Thanks.

Thank you April but we

will be quite all right.

But should I cut myself,

you will be first to know.

So do the Amish

actually raise barns?

They do.

And put one up in a day

when the whole community

comes together.

This one,

this one took us three.

Wow.

You built this?

Oh, I held the nails for Dad.

I was only about five-years-old.

It's beautiful.

Last stop,

Hardin pond.

Levi and I used to go fishing here.

Not much to catch, but once in a while

we'd have something for

mom to cook up for supper.

I always felt bad for the fish though.

Born animal lover.

Strange being

here without Dad.

We never really got each

other, but I miss the guy.

I always hoped that we could make peace.

Still hope that Mom and I can.

I'm sure you will.

Thanks, but our

families are different.

Yours gets along.

My family's had

some hard times too.

Rob and May got engaged in college.

Neither set of parents was a excited

about them getting married so young

or being from quote,

"Different backgrounds."

Your parents love Rob.

Well now they do.

But it took a long time

for them to open their minds

and make some much needed apologies.

Luckily, Rob and May

found it in their hearts

to give them a second chance.

I had no idea.

Well, there's some

things from my past

that I don't like to

think about much either.

But if my family can

reconcile their differences,

I have a feeling yours can too.

Jesse, April.

Hey, what's with

all the celery?

Cream celery.

It's traditional at weddings.

Like mash potatoes at Thanksgiving.

But much more delicious.

A celery garden can

be the only way to know

when a wedding's coming up.

Amish couples are very secretive,

which is why this one didn't

write me until the last minute.

You know, I've never

been one to break tradition.

Wow.

It is just so beautiful out here.

I could really get used to this.

Careful, pretty soon

they'll have you up

to milk the cows at 4 a.m.

Levi, Jesse,

Mom says to bring what you have,

we have to get ready for supper.

Already?

Amish eat early.

I wasn't kidding about

that 4 a.m milking.

Do you think I should have

worn something a little more?

Amish?

I'm feeling a

little out of place.

You look great.

If it wouldn't scandalize

my entire family,

I'd totally kiss you right now.

You're the best.

Good afternoon, Levi.

Afternoon.

You must be Sarah.

Blessing to meet you.

Same here.

Daniel Trotter, an old

friend of the family.

Didn't know we'd have the pleasure today.

Well, I suppose your

mother didn't tell you.

We only received a dinner

invitation yesterday.

We?

Do you think I should

ask your mom again

if she needs some help?

Jesse.

Jesse.

Naomi.

Naomi,

Trotter?

Jesse.

It's been a long time.

I had no idea you were coming.

Your mother invited us.

We've always been close,

especially this past year.

I'm sorry about your husband.

Thank you.

He was a good man.

Dad, you remember Jesse?

I do, the young man who

brought my daughter home

from many frolics.

Frolics?

Daniel, Naomi, this is April.

The girlfriend.

Hi, nice to meet you.

Of course, Mrs. Hardin's

told me all about you.

Oh, none of it's true.

No.

I've always gotten Mrs. Hardin

to be a reliable judge of character.

Oh, I was joking.

So then all of it was true?

Naomi, there you are.

Hello Daniel.

Esther.

I hate to interrupt

this little reunion,

but I need someone who's

actually useful in the kitchen.

No problem.

See Jesse, April.

Some things never change.

You were born hungry, Jesse Hardin.

They don't make food

like this in New York.

Pass the butter.

But of course.

April, tell me about yourself.

What do you do in the English country?

I'm a doctor.

That must be rewarding work.

It is.

Feels good to help people.

Sometimes it's hard, you know,

when a patient isn't doing well,

or when someone up to me at a dinner party

and wants me to check out

their cough for their weird rash.

If one of you has a rash though.

No rashes here, but your

offer is very much appreciated.

To be honest, we Amish,

we do not put much stock

in English medicine.

Some Amish.

The older, more stubborn ones.

Never seen a

doctor in my life.

And I've always been perfectly healthy.

Didn't you mention

something earlier

about having so joints?

You know, with the

leaves turning color,

the wedding should be beautiful.

We have natural remedies

for such ailments.

Well, if that's

not working for you,

a doctor could probably

prescribe something better.

We don't tell Englishers

how to lead their lives.

We are content to leave

well enough alone.

Would be nice, if

they'd return the favor.

We stay out of their lives.

Why can't they stay out of ours?

April.

Excuse me.

Just.

Come on.

No cars available?

This really is Amish country.

April.

What are you doing?

I never should have come here.

Nobody wants me here.

Hold on.

I want you here.

Mom's just, just.

Trying to make me look bad

so she can marry you off to Naomi Trotter.

Seems like it.

But don't worry about Mom.

She hates me.

She doesn't hate you.

Okay, I appreciate

that you're trying to

make a good impression,

but if I really cared

what my mother thought,

I never would've left.

It's you I care about.

Really?

Come on, let's go back inside.

No, not tonight anyway.

I still need to check into the B&B

and I'll have a lot more

energy for your family

after a good night's sleep.

Whatever you want.

Just one problem,

how do I get there?

Oh no.

- Oh yes.

- No.

Aha.

No way.

Yeah.

Is everything all right?

Yeah.

I thought this would be a little slower.

We're going pretty slow.

Okay.

Come on, it's not that scary.

Its not exactly a

merry-go-round either.

All right, all right.

Think I know a way to get

us there a little bit faster.

You know a shortcut?

Nope.

Thank you.

I could take it from here bell boy.

It's getting dark, you should

probably get back to the farm.

Oh, well, I guess we'll

see you in the morning.

Night Dr. Monroe.

Night. Dr. Hardin.

Are you sure you're gonna be

okay going back in the dark?

I think I'll be fine.

All right.

I'll see you in the morning.

Rachel.

This is not the time to go off by yourself,

we have too much to do.

Sorry.

What is that?

Nothing.

Where did you get this?

Did your brother bring

it from New York?

You tell me Rachel Hardin.

I bought it, in town.

Why are you so

fascinated with the English?

Why are you so against them?

I need you to go to market.

Take my list and some money.

I need the receipt.

Thanks so much,

I appreciate it.

Thank you, thank you, I appreciate it, bye.

Is there any breakfast left?

You bet.

Come on in.

You're April, right?

Yeah.

Your sister May gave me a

heads up and a history lesson.

Sit.

Oh, thanks.

My husband, Bill,

must have checked you in late last night.

I'm Tabby we own the place.

So how's your stay?

Perfect.

I slept like a log last night.

I don't think I woke up once.

Pretty sure I could spend

my whole trip in bed.

That's Stone County for you.

Lots of peace, quiet and Amish furniture.

Plenty of Amish,

that's for sure.

So not to pry,

but how is it with Hardins?

I am so sorry to hear that.

Some Amish can be so

stubborn about modern medicine,

about anything modern for that fact.

Frankly, I wish there were

more doctors around here.

- Thanks.

- Yeah.

If only miss his

harden felt the same.

At least you have Jesse.

He's in your corner.

Seems like a really great guy.

He is.

Which is why he still

really want his mom to like me.

The Amish are good people.

They just don't take easily to outsiders.

Just give them the little

time, that's all it takes.

When Bill and I first moved here,

we didn't feel like part of the community

for like ever, it seemed.

Now we got a lot of Amish friends.

Where do you think I got

that pancake recipe from?

Oh, that must be Jesse.

Yeah.

Thank you for

everything, Tabby.

Anytime.

Go get 'em girl, you got this.

Hey stranger.

Oh, Rachel, hi.

Jesse's helping the

men set up for tomorrow.

So we asked me to get you.

We also have to pick up

some groceries for Mom too.

Okay, sure.

Okay.

Okay.

No offense,

but are you sure you're

old enough to drive this thing?

You don't need a license

for a horse and buggy.

Oh gosh, maybe you should.

We just need to

get a few things.

Hey guys.

Hey.

I thought he Amish wore pants.

Rumspringa.

What's all the cheese for?

Macaroni and cheese,

Levi specifically requested it.

The Amish eat mac and cheese?

As much as possible.

Wow, you guys are

full of surprises.

So tell me about

English weddings.

What do you wanna know?

Everything.

Do the brides always wear

those beautiful white dresses?

Most of the time.

And the groom wears a tuxedo.

There's usually a nice ceremony

followed by a big party

with lots of dancing

and champagne

and cake,

with a little plastic

bride and groom on top.

Then later the bride will throw her bouquet

to all of the single women

and the one who

catches it, supposedly,

will be the next to be married.

You mean their mothers

don't decide for them?

Sounds amazing.

I bet Amish weddings

are a lot of fun too.

They'd be more

fun with dancing.

Jesse told me that most Amish

don't really listen to mainstream music.

Well the church

lets us bend the rules

a little during Rumspringa.

Me and my friends listen

to the radio all the time.

I love Taylor Swift.

Taylor Swift.

Yes, girl.

Fist bump.

She just sounds so

full of life and so free.

I get that.

I really do.

But even in the English world,

no one is happy and free all the time.

Sometimes our world is

loud, busy, crazy and crowded.

A lot of times it's just downright scary.

It can be hard to really

get to know people

where to find your place.

But don't listen to me or

your mom or even Taylor Swift.

In the end, you gotta

do what's right for you.

Thanks April.

Anytime.

By the way, what Mom

said last night about doctors,

I hope you know, she

wasn't speaking for all of us.

I like doctors,

one, anyway.

Thanks Rachel

that means a lot.

Anytime.

Now onto much more important matters,

ever try Amish rock candy?

No.

Okay, we're gonna

need a lot of those.

Levi.

Your mother's looking for you.

You and Sarah need to go over the seating

for the head table.

Well I thought

we'd been over this?

Is she in the kitchen?

Where else?

It's been a long time

since we've attended a wedding together.

Eli and Emily Yoders,

if I correctly recall.

I'm sure you do.

And you don't.

No distant memories flooding back?

A few.

I'm sure you have a nice

life back in New York, but,

you'll always have a home here.

Excuse me.

Whoa, now

I think we bought everything

that they had in the whole store.

I think we bought it all.

I can't believe, I think we got it all

than when she was like.

Thank you.

As a doctor of

veterinary science,

I insist you take it easy on that horse.

He's just getting

some exercise.

Don't be hypocrite.

Rachel's not the only

Hardin with a need for speed.

Fair enough.

You guys get everything you needed?

And then some.

April bought a pound of rock candy.

I

did that.

Maybe if you're nice,

I'll share some with you.

See you inside.

Thanks Rachel.

See, told you my family

would fall for you.

We had a great time together.

She kind of reminds me of you.

Yeah.

Don't tell Mom that.

Rock candy?

I pegged you for a city

slicker April Monroe,

but I have to say small

town life's good on you.

Yeah, well, it's kind of fun

to try on for a little while.

You think about this stuff,

your wedding day?

No.

What, you think every woman

fantasizes about her wedding day?

Okay, fine.

I really want like a big

Barbie Dream house wedding,

white silk dress with a mermaid tale,

jazz quartet that would obviously

cover Taylor Swift songs.

And next to the wedding cake,

a giant tower of rock candy.

Happy?

Good to know.

Why, is that something

you think about?

April,

I have a surprise for you.

Surprise?

Go ahead.

We all have a little work

to do out here still.

Okay.

Ta-da.

What's this for?

The wedding.

Winning over Mom might be easier

if you looked a little more like us.

This is her old dress.

Still in good condition though.

Oh, I would love to wear it,

but you really think that would be okay?

Why not?

She can't wear it.

Do you have a mirror?

The Amish don't use mirrors.

Oh right.

Well how do I look?

Naomi Trotter's gonna be

shaking in her prayer cap.

Rachel, are you up there?

What are you doing with that?

Oh, Rachel was

gonna let me wear it

for the wedding tomorrow.

You absolutely cannot.

Mom, you never wear it.

Doesn't mean you can

loan it out to just anyone.

Kitchen now.

Sorry April.

Sorry, April?

You should apologize to your mother.

This dress was not yours to give.

I wanted to help her.

I like her.

You like anything English.

And if you continue down

this road, mark my words,

it will lead you trouble.

Your place is here.

Well that's for me

to decide now isn't it?

Mrs. Hardin, I didn't

mean to offend you.

Rachel was just trying

to help me blend in.

You are English, we are

Amish, you will never blend in.

I'm sorry.

Mrs. Hardin, are you okay?

I'm quite well, thank you.

Come here, please sit down.

Could someone please get

her a glass of water?

Thank you.

Better?

Have you had many

episodes like this before?

Lightheadedness, trouble breathing?

A few.

And when do these

usually happen to you?

Around mealtimes, I suppose.

And did all of this come

on around the same time

as the sore joints?

I need to get back to work.

Mom.

Mrs. Hardin, I know you

probably don't wanna hear this,

but I think you could

have adult onset diabetes.

I'd recommend running some

tests as soon possible.

I'm fine.

Diabetes can be very serious

if you don't get it treated.

Now, if that's what this is,

a doctor's probably gonna tell you

to make some changes to your diet.

And I'm happy to make some

recommendations as well.

April.

I do not think I speak

more plainly when I say,

I'm not interested in your medical opinions

or anyone else's.

Do not bring this up again.

Thank you for the glass of water.

Of course.

And April,

you may wear my dress tomorrow.

Thank you, ma'am.

Hard to

believe, my little Bruder

will be a married man this time tomorrow.

I'm glad you're here, Jesse.

I know you have a busy life

and well thank you for making the time.

I'm never too busy for family.

I imagine wedding bells

aren't too far in the

future for you either.

We'll see.

Be honest, Bruder, I've

seen you and April together.

What are your intentions with her?

I've been carrying

this around for a while?

Waiting for the right time to ask her.

Might just be this weekend,

if that's all right with you.

Of course.

April is a good woman

and you have my approval.

Rachel's too, I'm sure.

Appreciate that.

You know, I must

admit it's bittersweet.

You and I starting these new lives.

Soon we'll have children

that could grow up

running around together,

well, if we didn't live so far apart.

I didn't realize how

much I'd missed this place.

I'm sorry that I haven't

come around more often.

I hope I can change that.

No, it's okay, Bruder.

We're on different paths.

We've always have been.

It was a passing thought.

Thank you for all

your help today.

I have one last request.

Finish up.

There's dishwashing to be done

and we all should be in bed early.

It's a big day tomorrow.

I can take you

back to the inn.

Got a new tire this morning.

Oh, that's great.

Just one thing.

What?

I kinda wanna go in the buggy.

I thought it made you nervous?

It does.

But it's important to face your fears.

You're right.

It is.

You're doing great.

Just keep it tight and steady.

Tight and steady.

I'm gonna let

go now, all right?

Okay.

Tight and steady, tight

and steady, tight and steady.

This isn't so scary.

See.

Take the back route,

it's just right up there.

You didn't say

anything about steering.

It's okay.

The view up there

is almost as beautiful

as the view down here.

You just never see stars

like this in the city.

You know, I don't know

if I ever realized everything

that I lost by leaving.

But I've gained a lot too.

I could see

myself settling down

in a small town like this, someday.

Really?

What about New York?

Oh, shh, just let me

fantasize for a minute.

I could open my own practice,

one without so many patients.

You could open one right next door

and then we could meet

every day for lunch.

And after work, we could go home

to an adorable little

house with lots of fresh air.

Does sound pretty nice.

This has been so great.

Thank you so much for bringing me here.

I never would've guessed

this side of you,

but I love it.

April, there's something

that I've wanted to ask you.

Look, a sh**ting star.

No, that's an airplane.

That was my next guess.

My eyes must be playing tricks on me.

Guess I'm more tired than I thought.

Well I should probably

be getting to bed.

Like your mom said, tomorrow's

gonna be a busy day, right?

What exactly is this schedule?

There's a ceremony

for the Amish.

And then the English

guests join for the reception.

Levi got special

permission for me to attend,

from the Bishop, so

I'll pick you up after.

I'm so glad you're

gonna be there for him.

What were you gonna say, before the plane?

It can wait.

Okay.

Night.

Night.

Bruder, how do I look?

Amish.

Yeah.

You look great.

Very respectable.

She's a lucky woman.

Not as lucky as I.

I'm surprised you still

have your old suit,

after all these years.

I'm surprised it still fits.

See you.

Naomi,

Daniel.

Good morning, Hardins.

What a lovely day for our wedding.

Mr. Trotter.

Jesse.

You'll sit with us, won't you?

You're practically family.

We'd love to.

Jesse will show you in.

You too, Rachel.

In you go.

You're just as I remember.

Almost as if a single day, hasn't passed.

I don't know about that.

Your being here means

a great deal for Levi,

to all of us.

Grateful to be here

and for the Bishop granting permission.

I never doubted he would.

Anyone can see you're still one of us.

Shall we?

Poor Naomi.

This English girl has Jesse all mixed up.

I wish there was something

I could do to help her.

I advise against it.

We have grown children now.

And as much as I'd like to see them wed,

they need to decide such

matters on their own.

You are right, of course.

But I'm not happy about it.

Let's forget about

matchmaking for today.

We have another couple

to celebrate, do we not?

Marriage is a

lifelong commitment.

I vow a love and care for you

as long as we both shall live.

Marriage is a

lifelong commitment.

I vow to love and to care for you for you

for as long as we both shall live.

So, I need a second opinion.

Yeah.

Do I look

completely ridiculous

or just a little bit?

You look fantastic.

Yeah.

Yeah.

They might have recruit

you for the quilted circle.

You know what?

You just need one more thing

and I hope you don't mind that

it comes from lost and found.

Here you go.

Oh my goodness.

How do I do it?

Just, yep, just like that.

Push.

Yeah.

Perfect.

Okay, you have to

tell a picture of this

to send to May.

Oh, she's gonna flip.

And there.

Let me see and

I'll send it to her.

Oh.

She got it.

She said blink twice if you need rescuing.

Oh my gosh.

You know what?

That sounds like an Amish prince.

Here to get his Amish princess.

Thank you, Tabby.

Yeah.

Go get him girl.

Who are you and what did

you do with my girlfriend?

I was thinking the same thing,

except you know my boyfriend.

Oh, Tabby, this is Jesse,

Jesse, Tabby.

Nice to meet you, heard a

lot of great things about you.

Nice to meet you Tabby.

You've got a beautiful place.

Thank you, thank you.

Is that Mom's dress?

It's a long story.

I'll tell you after we take a picture.

Tabby, do you mind?

Oh, absolutely.

Thanks.

All right.

Ready?

Yeah.

Say buggy.

Buggy.

Oh, you guys look great.

Here you go.

Thank you Tabby.

Thanks Tabby.

It looks great.

Oh.

You look absolutely beautiful.

Congratulations

Mr. and Mrs. Hardin.

April, look at you.

You look like a proper Amish woman.

She'll be coming to church

with us before we know it.

Well, one step at a time.

Lovely dress, April.

Not bad for an Englisher.

I can't take all the credit.

Had a little help.

Esther, is this your dress?

It is.

And I believe it suits you, April.

Jesse, April.

We need more players.

Are you in?

Volleyball?

Traditional Amish pastime,

especially at weddings.

Well, when in Amish country?

Yes.

Jesse's on my team.

He's my brother.

I called him first.

Is there something

you're not telling me?

They're just messing around.

I'm not that good.

Not that good?

Here we go.

All right.

Ow.

Get it April.

Next.

Should we have April, serve?

I don't know if

April can serve.

They didn't teach me that.

Okay.

Here we go.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh, oh, oh.

No.

Nice.

Awesome.

We'll get 'em next time.

You want a rematch?

Haven't you had enough?

I'm just getting warmed up.

Thanks.

All right, let's do it.

Somebody's thirsty.

Oh, it's not all for me.

It's for the game.

Had no idea Jesse was so good.

There's a lot you

don't know about Jesse.

Listen, Naomi, I know

you and Jesse have a history.

We've known each

other our whole lives.

I understand that.

But Jesse and I are together now

and I would appreciate it.

It wasn't until our

teens that he began to struggle,

to wonder if all this was enough.

Well people change.

But do they really?

You can put on the

dress, ride in a buggy,

stuff your face with rhubarb pie,

but it doesn't change anything.

It doesn't make you one of us.

You think changing what

he wears, what he drives,

where he lives, makes him one of you?

He's happy here

because he's one of us.

Tell me you don't see it.

This English life he's chosen,

it won't last.

Neither will you.

You're wrong, Naomi.

Even if I am, you'll

never be welcome here.

So neither will he.

You'll only drive him further

away from the people he loves

and he'll only resent you for it.

And it will end in pain and misery.

Naomi.

Naomi.

Hey, hey, hey, it's okay, it's okay.

Naomi.

Naomi.

I need you to describe

the pain you're experiencing.

I don't know how.

Try.

It's a sharp

pain, like a knife.

Have you experienced

pain like this before?

It's gotten worse, all day.

Naomi, I'm gonna

push down, okay.

When I press, I need you to tell me

if the pain gets better or worse.

All right, ready?

One, two, three.

There's my answer.

What are you doing to her?

I think Naomi

has a appendicitis.

We need to get her to

a hospital right away.

Can somebody call an ambulance?

Yeah, I got it.

You're gonna be okay.

Good catch doctor.

We don't get any calls

from this part of the county,

too few actually.

Ms. Trotter's lucky you're here.

I think a CT scan's gonna show

that she'll need an

appendectomy right away.

Of course, she's

in good hands.

I'm gonna go with her.

My apologies for the disruption.

No, no, go, please.

God be with both of you.

Is she gonna be okay?

Appendectomies are

pretty routine these days.

I'm sure she'll be just fine.

Some real superhero stuff.

Proud of you.

Thanks.

Is everything okay?

Yeah.

I mean, I don't know.

Hey, thanks again

for your help, Doctor.

We're outta here.

Wait, do you think

I could ride with you?

Sure, there's

room in the back.

Where you going?

I thought you said she's gonna be okay.

I don't think I

can do this, Jesse.

What do you mean?

I don't belong

here, not really.

I'm just keeping you from all of this.

Your family.

You're breaking up with me?

I just,

I think we'd both be better

off if this ended right now.

April, we can make this work.

I love you.

I wanna marry you.

You coming, Doc?

I'm sorry, Jesse.

April.

Did a fly land on that?

I've never seen you

take so long to eat pie.

I'm not hungry.

You want it?

Where's April?

I haven't seen her around all evening.

She left.

For the inn?

For New York, without me.

We,

she ended things.

So she's gone just like that?

She was convinced

that it was bound to end

so better sooner than later.

Well Mom's hospitality

certainly didn't help.

Don't blame Mom.

It's not, not her fault.

She had it out for April

ever since she got here.

All because of her

obsession with Naomi Trotter.

Maybe I should've

told April sooner.

Why didn't you?

It's complicated.

I'm not a kid anymore, Jesse.

It's because I was

afraid that this would happen.

Maybe April is right.

Maybe the longer that love lasts,

the more that it hurts when it ends.

And if I just been honest

with her from the start

and scared her away, it would've stung,

but it wouldn't feel like this.

It feels this bad now,

I mean, just imagine how

it'd feel two, three,

10 years down the road.

But does it have

to end, like this?

Will it end like this for Levi and Sarah?

Did it end like this for Mom and Dad?

Rachel, the English

world is different.

So there's no true

love in your world?

When things get hard, you just give up?

Is that the English way

or is that your way?

Jesse, Rachel, up, up.

We need your help with some cleaning.

What's wrong?

April broke up with him.

Really?

Try not to sound so upset.

Watch your tone,

Rachel Hardin.

Or what?

I'm a little old to be

punished, don't you think?

Why are you ruining

this blessed evening?

It is Levi's wedding.

You ruined it first.

I'm getting my things, I'm

not staying here anymore.

You know what, Mom,

it's one thing to drive

away everyone that you love,

but everyone I love.

Can I help you?

I'm here to see Naomi Trotter.

Yes, ma'am, follow me.

Naomi, you have a visitor.

Esther.

I'm sorry to show

up empty handed,

but with your stomach being afflicted,

I wasn't sure what to bring.

Oh, you didn't bring

anything, Esther,

your presence is more than enough.

How are you feeling?

A little tired,

but I feel much better.

The doctor says she

may be able to come home

as soon as tonight.

That's wonderful.

These English doctors,

they work miracles.

Makes one feel foolish for

doubting their abilities.

Where is April?

It may please you to know,

she's returning to New York, alone.

Before coming here, I

had some words with her.

Said some hateful things, lies.

I was jealous of Jesse's love for her.

And I'm afraid what I

said made them quarrel.

If she hadn't helped me,

even after the cruel things I told her,

who knows what could have happened.

She saved my life.

Hey.

I'll be right down.

Oh, come here sis.

Thank you, I needed that.

Oh, thank you for driving

all the way out here.

You guys must have been

up for like the night.

It was no problem.

Zeke's at a friend's house,

the neighbor's watching Scout.

And we'd go anywhere for

family, especially Amish country.

Now bring on the pies and pancakes.

Right.

Yeah, so then I took a

taxi back from the hospital.

Thankfully Tabby was around

to put up with my

blubbering, half the night.

Well a girl, can

use a good cry,

and you had reason to.

Rob and I are happy

to take you home,

but I'm feeling like

you're gonna regret leaving.

You stood by us when our

parents didn't accept us.

You convinced your parents

to change their mind and their hearts.

And if you could change

our family's minds.

I don't know.

Why is that?

Because the

Amish don't change.

It's kind of their thing.

Family's just as important

to Jesse as it is to me.

I won't make him choose.

So you're deciding for him?

It's for the best.

There's no point in

delaying the inevitable.

It's painful enough as it is.

See you see you later, Rach.

Rachel, wait.

Please, Rachel, allow me a moment.

You're welcome to go after that.

One minute.

I've just been to see Naomi.

She is doing much better.

The doctors say she may

even return home today.

You can thank April for that.

I plan to.

You asked why I dislike the English.

Because they took your brother Jesse.

And seeing interest in their world

has made me worry that I

would lose another child.

But the fact is you are not a child

and trying to keep you close,

I have only succeeded in driving you away.

The English never took Jesse.

He chose his own path

and I must admit he chose

the right path for himself.

I am sorry, I haven't

trusted you to make your choice.

Whatever you decide, I

will always love you.

No matter what.

Mom,

you think I can get a

ride back to the farm?

Of course my dear.

You are so precious.

Come back soon, Bruder.

I will.

We'll miss you, Jesse.

I'll miss you too.

Mom.

From your dad.

Something you should have

gotten a long time ago.

"Dear Jesse, it's been a

long time since we have spoken,

"but I felt cause today

"to tell you how proud I

am of your accomplishments.

"Mom tells me that you've started work

"at animal hospital in New York.

"You don't have to choose between us son.

"Our love for you is endless.

"And my prayer for you is

"that you find this deep love

in the English world as well.

"Your Dad, C. Hardin."

I'm so sorry, Jesse.

So sorry that I never told you

how proud your dad was of you.

How proud I was of you.

I wanted you to come home and.

I'm sorry for the pain I've caused you.

Can you ever forgive me?

I can.

But there's someone else

you need to apologize to also.

I know.

Well, maybe we both need

to come to our senses.

Well, the recovery

process won't be super fun,

but on the plus side,

you'll be able to eat all

the ice cream you want,

assuming that's okay with mom, of course.

We'll get all your

favorite flavors, sweetie.

Oh, can I get my

tonsils on today?

Not today, my dear.

But Margo down there in reception,

she'll get you guys on the

calendar right away, okay.

Thank you.

- Okay.

- All right,

I'll see you soon.

Bye, bye guys.

Bye.

See, it's a beautiful day.

You're right.

Thank you for making me

get out of the office.

I couldn't really tell

you what season it is.

Yeah, well that's what happens

when you shut yourself

back in your work office

and pretend like you want heartbroken.

Hey, you would've done the same for me,

except you would've made me run, so.

Well, thank you

for sparing me that.

Yeah, well I just figured

you didn't wanna be all gross and sweaty,

not with Jesse here.

Hear him out.

Hi.

Hey.

I can't believe I didn't

chase that ambulance.

The person that I am with you

is a million times more important

than anyone than I was before.

And I'm sorry that I

didn't make you see that.

I love you April.

I love you too.

And I'm sorry that I

left the way that I did,

but I'm not willing to be the

reason you can never go home.

Wherever you are, that's home.

Even if you feel that way,

your family never will.

I thought you might say that.

We both did.

We Amish can be hardheaded

people, none more so than me.

I was a fool not to see

that you are a lovely,

noble hearted woman

and an answered prayer.

My son has need of a good partner.

And from time to time,

I'll have need of a good doctor.

April, will you forgive me?

I know it's not really

customary among the Amish,

but is it a okay if I hug you?

I would like that.

Oh.

April,

you are the love of my life.

And being with you is

what's most important to me.

We can figure out the rest later.

Will you marry me?

Yes, of course, I'll

marry you Dr. Hardin.

On one condition.

Name it.