05x10 - I'll Fly Away

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Previously on "Nashville"...

Patient was found unconscious

with a crush injury to her pelvis...

- Oh, my God. That's Rayna James.
- Yeah.

Sweetie, I need you to meet me
at the hospital, okay?

What's wrong?

If something happens,

You gotta stay strong
for the girls.

We are artificially
supporting her blood pressure

at this point.
And her organs are failing.

No! No!

"She was my North, my South,

"My East and West.

"My working week,
my Sunday rest.

"My Noon...

"Midnight...

"My talk... My song.

"I thought that love
would last forever.

I was wrong."

- Oh, hey.
- Hey.

I'll take that for you.

I never know what
to say at these moments.

Oh, nobody does.

I can't believe this storm.

I know.

It's like the sky's crying too.

- Can I take these?
- Thanks.

Hi, sweet girl.

Oh, I can't count.

Let me do it.

Oh, Rayna would hate us all

Packed in her kitchen like this.

She would just
chase us right out.

- Hey.
- Hi, Pam.

- Oh, thank you.
- I'm so sorry.

Come be with us.
Okay.

Just you for a second?

Too many people.

Oh, I know, sweetheart.

We gotta hold onto
each other so tight today.

Do you know where your daddy's at?

Uh... I don't know.

Okay. I need you two
to stay together today.

- Can you do that?
- Come on.

- Hi.
- Uh...

Would you mind helping to pass
these around to people?

- Um...
- Thank you very much.

No problem.

You seen Deacon anywhere?

No, I haven't. I'm sorry.

It's okay.

I have to change her.

Is there somewhere
I can change her?

Of course,
you come with me down here.

Hey, man, let me
take that for you.

This must be weird enough
for you as it is.

- Yeah, sort of.
- Thanks.

Tell me this is a dream.

God, I wish it was.

Oh, watty.

She was a great lady,
to state the obvious.

I'm out of words myself.

♪ The world ain't so bad ♪

♪ Ain't so tough ♪

♪ Life ain't so sad ♪

♪ Ain't so rough ♪

♪ When I got you in my corner... ♪

I couldn't sleep last night.

So I just started
putting this together.

Sorry, I can't...

Right.

Sheesh, not the best timing.

Stupid idea.
I shouldn't have done that.

- Oh, it's fine.
- You meant well.

- Hey.
- Hey, Juliette.

- Hi.
- Hi.

- It's good to see you.
- You too.

Looking forward
to your gospel album.

Oh, thank you.
This is empty...

Do you mind watching her real quick?

No.

- I need to fill her juice.
- Okay...

Hey.

Here, I'll take her.

- Sorry.
- Oh, no, that's fine.

Come here, sweetie.

To Rayna.

I didn't know her very long,

But I always felt a very deep
connection with her, and...

Okay, sorry, someone stop me
from talking right now.

To living every day of your life.

She's getting so big.

- I know...
- It happens fast.

You always think we have
all the time in the world.

I was gonna give you a call
at some point.

Look, we don't need to
deal with this right now.

But the CMT people called.

They're trying to figure out
a replacement for Rayna.

Someone to sing
a tribute to her.

Who are they talking about?

They're talking about faith.

- Faith?
- I'm sorry.

I know this isn't the best time
to be bringing this up.

Oh, I want you to call them,
and tell them

That I am the only person
who should be doing that.

I was the closest to Rayna.

I-I think they're just worried
you're not well enough.

I'm absolutely damn well enough!

Just call them, please?

All right, I'm on it.

Deacon?

I just came to see how you were doing.

If I could bring
you anything at all.

Is it still raining?

I don't know.

- So Sorry.
- What's the time?

Do you want to
come out for a minute?

You can be like this.

You can be any way
you need to be.

We're family.

Um... Zach gave me this for you.

It's of you, Rayna and the girls.

You-You don't have to
look at it now.

We had some good years
together, me and Rayna.

I mean, with the girls.

How long did they let you out for?

Just three days.

Standard bereavement leave.

So where's Deacon?

He's still in his bedroom.

Hardly had a word with him.

I don't know
what's gonna happen.

You know, everyone
will somehow go on.

Isn't that what
we're supposed to do?

I mean, the girls.
I'm worried.

Deacon is barely functioning.

We've got the lawyers tomorrow,

And all the highway 65
stuff to deal with.

I just think Deacon's
not gonna be able to cope

with anything like that
right now.

I know.
And Zach just told me

that highway 65 just bought
wheelin' dealin' records.

And that that payment's due
for starters.

I think for now,

You and I should be the ones
to handle all of this.

You're hungry, huh? I know.

You know you're hungry.

- Oh!
- Hey!

Good news. You're on.

CMT said yes.

- You're kidding me!
- No.

That's amazing!

They loved the idea.

We'll give them a call tomorrow

to work out the details,
but it is happening.

Glenn, you're the best!

Thank you!

Hey, monkey!
Where's your cup...

Take care now.

Thanks... You too.

Hey, I was wondering.

Am I still in your phone?

Yeah, of course you are.

Okay. Good to know.

I just...

I didn't think it'd be right

With us working together.

Well, I am not exactly one
to stand on ceremony,

If you know what I mean.

Yeah. I think I do.

Hey, have you seen
Clay anywhere?

No. How you holding up?

I'm not. I just look like I am.

You remind me so much of Rayna.

Thank you.

You have her fire.

Why can't everybody
just go home?

Let's just get you
to bed, sweetheart.

- I'm not even sleepy.
- I know, baby.

Have you seen Clay anywhere?

No, I haven't seen him
in a while, sorry.

There you are.

Hey. I'm sorry.

I just had to get out of there.

You're not even
gonna say goodbye?

No, of course I was, I just...

I didn't know what I was
supposed to do in there.

Well, can you come back in?

Look, I'm so sorry.

I know you're in pain.
I just...

You can go.

Look, maddie,
I want to be here for you.

- I do, it's just...
- No, I'm good. It's fine.

Look I'm s... I'll call you.

You okay?

Uh, we still got a few
working bathrooms.

And, I can't find bucky anywhere.

And somebody lost
their car keys.

You must be exhausted.
Let me make you some tea.

No, no, it gives me
something to do, at least.

All right.

I might just go check in on Daphne.

- Hey.
- Hey...

This is all on me.

- ♪ Some bright morning ♪
- This is all on me.

♪ When this life is over ♪

♪ I'll fly away ♪

♪ To the home ♪

♪ On God's celestial shore ♪

♪ I'll fly away ♪

♪ I'll fly away ♪

♪ Oh, glory ♪

♪ I'll fly away ♪

♪ In the morning when I... ♪

I should probably
try and get some sleep.

♪♪

- ♪ I'll fly away ♪
- I can't.

Come on, you should
really just lay down for a bit.

You should get some sleep too.

I'm just gonna stay here
for a bit,

if that's okay.

I don't know who I am
without her.

You're my dad.

♪ I'll fly away ♪

♪ Oh, glory ♪

♪ I'll fly away ♪

♪ In the morning ♪

♪ When I die ♪

♪ Hallelujah, by and by ♪

♪ I'll fly away ♪

- Good morning.
- Morning.

I'm sorry we meet
under these circumstances.

All right, I'll just get right to it.

We have an unusual
situation here.

It appears the deceased

had not appointed guardianship
for the children.

And subsequently for the estate
prior to her death.

That's unbelievable.

But not uncommon.

We find that when people remarry,

they may take some time
to reappoint guardianship.

When an estate is in probate,

we need to establish guardianship

Both for the children

and for any businesses
such as Highway 65.

Usually, guardianship
of the children and the business

is held by the same person
until they become of age.

It's imperative that
this be established

As soon as possible.

Well, Daphne is my daughter

and Maddie too, for that matter.

I legally adopted her.

It's not that simple.

Actually, Mr. Conrad is correct.

He is Daphne's biological father.

And he is legally
Maddie's adopted father.

I was about to say that
this can be contested

by anyone who feels they
have the right to do so.

If the guardianship
is contested by anyone,

a court date will have to be set.

and a judge will hear testimony

in order to reach a decision.

Testimony from whom?

The children mostly.

It's not 100%, but a judge
would definitely factor in

what the children have
to say about this.

I feel numb.

Right now, all I can think
about is Daphne and maddie.

Deacon hasn't said one word
to me about the girls.

I don't know what to do.

Well, my lawyers say
I'll be out in three months.

The point is, I'll definitely
be back here soon.

Thank god.

The girls have been with you
from the beginning.

You should be their guardian.

And what about Maddie's
testimony in court about Deacon?

What? No!

None of that was even true!

You can't hold that against him!
I won't let you!

There's more to it than that, honey.

How can you possibly
decide this for us?

Look, it's not just me.

We all have to agree.

How's that ever gonna happen?

- Dad?
- Yeah?

- Dad, I'm so scared.
- Come here, baby...

No, listen.
Teddy and Tandy are saying

that you aren't fit to be my father.

- Is that right?
- Yes.

Teddy thinks he should be our guardian.

They're planning to do
something behind your back.

Ain't nothing like that
is gonna happen.

No, something bad is
going to happen! I know it!

You have to do
something right now!

I'll figure this out, okay?

Okay, thank you, yeah.

It's good. Yes, I will.

Was that your parole officer?

It's confirmed.

I'm gonna be out
in three months.

That's wonderful.

What's all that?

Oh, just some papers
that the lawyer gave me.

I'd like to take a look at 'em.

Of course. We should all
look at them together.

And it looks like I'm gonna be here

to handle whatever
needs to be done, so...

Yeah. Congratulations on being
released from prison.

Deacon, Teddy's just trying to help.

We know that you're not up
for this right now.

- I mean, who would be?
- I would be.

Highway 65 needs a steady hand.

We want to make sure
that we don't lose

everything that Rayna
worked so hard for.

You don't think
that's what I want?

Rayna was my wife, right?

We discussed every single
business decision

ever made at Highway 65.

Well, then you'll remember
That I put millions of dollars

of my own money into Highway 65.

And I'd really like to
see that it succeeds.

I just think you both
need to back off

A little bit, that's all.

Well, I guess we'll just have to see

what the judge has
to say about all this.

Yes. Let's do that.

I'm looking forward to it.

I just don't really know
what's going on with you,

with me, or... anything right now.

So just call me, okay?

Hey.

I want to run away.

- You can't.
- I know.

I just don't want to
deal with anything right now.

Why is everybody
whispering around here?

Seriously, what is going on?

Aunt Tandy and Teddy and dad,

they're all trying to figure out
who our guardian should be.

And if they can't agree,
then a judge has to decide.

I just want mom.

Me too.

I dreamt last night
that she was still alive.

I heard her singing.

I heard her too.

What do you think that means?

I don't want to choose
who my dad's gonna be.

I don't think it's really
gonna be our decision anyways.

That's why I'm so scared.

What if the judge says you
go with Deacon and I don't...

No. Listen, Daphne,

I would never let them
split us up, I promise.

What if you can't stop them?

That was her favorite.

Deacon, we have to talk.

About what? Giving up my girls?

Here's what's true, Deacon.

You're a musician.
You love music.

And you play the hell out of it.

But you couldn't run highway 65.
Not on your very best day.

And, of course, you love
the girls, absolutely.

But are you ready to raise
them by yourself,

without Rayna?

Taking care of every little
thing that they need?

I don't think so.

And if this thing's going to court,

I think any judge will agree.

Now do you really want to put
the girls through this?

♪ Turn the light off ♪

♪ Come to bed ♪

♪ Tell me all about the day you had ♪

♪ Lay beside me ♪

♪ It's time to rest ♪

♪ You can close your eyes ♪

♪ You've done your b... ♪

Can you just stop for a minute?

Sorry.

Want some water or something?

I just need to stop
for a second.

- What's going on?
- I don't know.

I can't get a full breath.

- You sounded great.
- I don't feel great.

Hey, it's wonderful.

Hey. I didn't know
you were here.

What's going on?

Feels like I can't feel myself.

Here, come here. Sit down.

You just started walking.
Take a minute.

I just feel really off.

Well, it's only natural.
It's been a while.

I don't feel...
it's not feeling rusty at all.

I just feel...

Like I'm watching myself
from across a room.

Can't feel it in here at all.

Hey, you will. I know you.

Can I help with that?

No, it's all done.

I know this is so difficult,
right now.

I just want you to know
that I love you,

And that I'm here for you.

I love you too.

I know that we haven't

got to see each other a lot.

But my memories of you
and your sister

are the only thing
that kept me sane

While I've been...
While I've been gone.

Look, your aunt Tandy, and hey,
we've been talking.

And we think it would be best

if I took care of you and Daphne
because I can.

Hey, Deacon.

You really are low.

I'm just telling her the truth.

You're trying to manipulate
my daughter, that's what...

No, no, hold on... I'm not
trying to manipulate...

Get out. Now, Teddy, get out.

I was there for her
for 17 years.

And on top of that,
I was never declared a thr*at

to my daughter
in a court of law!

Are you gonna hit me?

Huh? Is that what
you want to do?

Maddie, let's go.

Hi.

I, um... I got your message.

I didn't think you'd come.

Well, I thought that's
what you wanted.

I didn't really
know what I wanted.

It's really good to see you.

I've been thinking
about you so much.

And, like, remembering
when my mom d*ed.

I never dealt with it.

People just kept
telling me to be a man.

Whatever that's
supposed to mean.

I just... i figured a man

Wasn't supposed to
feel anything.

You were all alone?

Thing is that's exactly what I did to you.

- I let you down.
- No, you didn't.

I just...

Really wanted you to be
my side, that's all.

Look, I can do that.

Maddie, I can
definitely do that.

Okay.

Good, because this really hurts.

It's an unusual place
to hold a business meeting.

Yeah, I like to change things up.

Art inspires me.

And... This isn't
a business meeting.

Yeah, I know.

I'd love to take you
to Berlin sometime.

They have amazing museums.

you are something else.

Really?

Well, I think you
must know that.

People are probably pretty
overwhelmed by you.

You mean who they think I am.

You know, you have
a surface too.

Would you like
to be judged by it?

Let's see, um...
Gorgeous, happy.

Anything going on up there,
though?

All right, I see your point.

But there is a balance of power
thing happening here.

That I'm kind of
uncomfortable with.

Yeah, I know.
We've established that.

But what's really wrong
with a few perks

if it's easy for me?

Why do you feel like you
always give people something?

'cause I'm a dweeb.

Okay? I want people to like me.

I think you're doing pretty well.

I'm just being honest with you.

I think...

You think too much, will.

Look, every single one of us
knows that we're gonna die.

And armed with that information,

we're supposed to
somehow go on living.

That, my friend, is a reason

to try to go through
life in pairs.

if you go through at all.

- What is it?
- I just listened to my session.

And?

So strange to hear me
singing Rayna's song.

Yeah, I can imagine.

But you are singing it for her.

I just don't want to
let everybody down.

Look, Juliette,

This isn't about you
at the end of the day, right?

It's about Rayna.

And as long as you
keep that as your focus,

everything's gonna be fine.

You have to eat something.

I never want to eat
another casserole in my life.

I wish none of this
was happening.

I know.
It's a lot to deal with.

At first, we have to
get through the cmt tribute

to your mom tomorrow.

- I'm not going.
- Sweetie...

Why should we have to show
how we feel in public?

Because your mother meant
the world to so many people.

And it would help them
to see us together

coming out for her.

She wouldn't make me go.

But she would want you to.

You don't know everything
about her, okay?

Well, maybe not.
But she was my sister.

And we shared things that
only sisters can know about.

And you know what
I'm talking about.

Well, that went well.

I miss seeing her in the kitchen.

You okay, baby?

Why did mom have to die?

I don't know.

Life can be so very beautiful,

and then... Really cruel.

It's hard to understand

Why some things happen
to some people

and not to others.

But why are we even alive
if we have to die?

I believe we are...

We're all here for a reason.

We all got these lights
inside of us.

We've got to let them shine

The best we can
with the time we've got.

And your mama,
she shined so bright.

And the brightest part of her life

was you and your sister.

She just thought the sun
rose and set in your eyes.

I don't know how to pick
who my dad's gonna be.

It's gonna be all right,
sweetheart.

I promise you that
it's gonna be all right.

No, it's not.
If I choose my dad,

Deacon and Maddie's
gonna hate me.

I choose Deacon,
my dad's gonna hate me.

Either way, I lose.

Tandy, can you please
take the girls to their seats?

- Sure.
- Be right there.

Can I talk to you for a second?

These girls are
going through hell.

Anybody can see that.

It's hard enough on 'em as it is

without all this crap
we're putting them through.

See, the thing is,
I feel like their father.

I do.

But we got to put an end to this

For their sake.

Why don't you go ahead
and be the guardian?

Um...

- Thank you, Deacon.
- Yeah.

Really, I don't know
what to say, just...

Yeah, thanks.

Ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome to our celebration
of country's very best.

We have a great show
in store for you tonight.

But first, as you all know,

We have lost one of our own.

The incredibly talented
Rayna James.

And I'd like to start out
our tribute tonight

with someone that you all know,

Singing, "By your side",
will Lexington.

Thank y'all very much.

This one's for you, Rayna.

♪ There's always gonna be ♪

♪ Another mountain to climb ♪

♪ Always gonna be another
secret to find ♪

♪ Don't you know ♪

♪ Know you're not alone ♪

Juliette Barnes would like to
see you in her dressing room.

- Now?
- Yes, ma'am. Now.

♪ When the doors are locked ♪

♪ You're out in the cold ♪

♪ It's all right ♪

♪ You can come inside... ♪

- Hi.
- Hi. Good luck.

Hey, thanks for coming.

Yeah, what's going on?

Sit. I want to talk to you.

I don't think I should do this.

What?

You're her daughter.

Who better to sing a tribute
to her than you?

What do you mean?

I know.
I wanted this so badly.

And it's supposed to be
my big moment

Telling everybody that
I'm back in the game,

But that's not what this is.

This is about your mom.

I know, and she would
be so happy to know

that you're... here for her.

No, she wouldn't, not really.

- Two minutes.
- Okay.

I couldn't do it.

Ms. Barnes?

Hold onto your shorts!

- I should go back to my seat.
- Are you sure?

I couldn't.
I mean, what would people think?

Girl, you will never
start to live your life

until you stop caring
what people think, okay?

How do you feel?

Is there something you want
to say to your mom?

Ms. Barnes,
we need you right now.

This isn't not my song to sing.
This is yours.

Right now, Ms. Barnes!

♪ I'll be by your side ♪

And now, we have a very
special guest here tonight

that we would like
to welcome back to the stage.

Someone that's been
in our prayers.

Ladies and gentlemen, performing
the Rayna James classic,

"Sanctuary," Juliette Barnes.

Hey, everyone.

Thank you for the warm welcome.

I grew up in a trailer park.

And, yeah, we were poor.

But one thing we did have
was the radio.

And I would listen to it
every night.

Sometimes all night.

And I will never forget

Hearing Rayna James
sing for the first time.

Because it felt like
she was singing to me

And nobody else.

She taught me how to dream.

And everyone who knows Rayna

knows that she always
followed her dreams.

And we are so incredibly honored

to have Rayna's daughter,
Maddie, here with us.

Don't be scared, baby girl.

The world loved your mom.

And now the world
just wants to hear

what's in your heart.

Ladies and gentlemen,
I could think of nobody better

to sing this song to Rayna
than her daughter, Maddie.

♪ Turn the light off ♪

♪ Come to bed ♪

♪ Tell me all about the day you've had ♪

♪ Lay beside me ♪

♪ Come to rest ♪

♪ You can close your eyes ♪

♪ You've done your best ♪

♪ Let me be your sanctuary ♪

♪ Be a safe place to fall ♪

♪ I can take you away... ♪

We love you, Maddie!

It's okay, sweetie, all right? It's okay.

It's all right.

It's okay.

♪ We have weathered through the storm ♪

♪ Taking comfort in each other's arms ♪

together:
♪ When the dark clouds come again ♪

♪ I will lift you up and take you in ♪

♪ Let me be your sanctuary ♪

♪ Let me be your safe place to fall ♪

♪ I can take away your worries ♪

♪ The refuge from it all ♪

♪ Oh this time we have together ♪

♪ Is our shelter from the rain ♪

♪ I will share the weight you carry ♪

♪ Let me be your sanctuary ♪

♪ I will share this weight you carry ♪

♪ Let me be your sanctuary ♪

You're a good father.

Look, I appreciate
what you said earlier.

The truth is,
I'm gonna be gone for a while.

And, um... I'd be obliged
if you'd watch over them.

Be their guardian for now.

And there maybe when I get back,
we can work something out, together.

Hey, they want you
back out there again!