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- My mom and dad met at the fair when they weren't much older than me.

The ferris wheel jammed.

Dad was terrified of heights, so my mom had to talk him down.

Literally. (chuckling)

but what would have happened

if aunt jo hadn't convinced my mom to go to the fair that day?

Or the ride hadn't malfunctioned?

Would I even exist?

I'm starting to realize that the decisions I make today

could have a lasting impact on my life.

I know, it's a lot.

And so many amazing things have happened since we last hung out.

I opened for an actual rock star,

I have a friend who's a boy,

who might be more than a friend.

But how can I make sure that the choices I make are the right ones?

How can I make sure that I get stuck on the right ferris wheel

with the right people? (singing)

metaphorically speaking, of course,

because I, like my dad, am terrified of heights.

♪ anything that comes to me ♪

♪ when things break down can feel my world shake ♪

♪ I know that I'll be okay ♪

♪ 'cause I can take on anything ♪

♪ when good things all go wrong ♪

♪ I'm strong ♪

(cheering)

thank you, cedar rapids!

(laughing)

oscar, what are you doing here?

- I'm a huge fan of gwen taylor,

I was hoping you could introduce us.

- You already met.

- Right. - Mm-hmm.

- I guess I should go, then.

- Are those yellow lilies?

- Someone told me they were gwen's favourite.

- Oh, mine too.

- Really? - Really.

Thank you.

- So this is it, huh?

Last night performing with a big rock star?

- Maybe. They're looking for someone to open the second leg of the tour.

- Don't forget me when you're famous.

- Never. And to be honest,

even if they do ask, I'm not sure if I'm up for it.

I mean, I really miss collinsville, and my friends,

and my family, and my...

- Boyfriend?

(chuckling)

if you want.

- I know we didn't really get a chance to have the whole...

Relationship talk before I left, but...

I do want that.

If that's what you want too.

- Hmm... Let me think it through.

- My parents are here! (laughing)

they've been so busy on the farm,

I made them promise to come to my last show.

Have you seen them?

- No, but... Your grandma's right there.

- Okay, just give me one second.

- Well, why did they tell you that?

We'll start driving right away, thanks.

- Is everything okay?

- I don't want you to worry.

- People only say that when there's something to worry about.

- Holly, there's been an accident.

(soft music)

- robbie, heather.

- Need... Air now.

- Any news?

- Their car swerved off the highway.

Mom is mostly fine, but dad hurt his back,

so they took him to madison for surgery.

- Okay, so we need to go to madison.

- Madison is two hours away,

and no kids are allowed in the icu.

- Listen, holly. Mom said she would call as soon as there was news.

- Okay. (chuckles)

- okay.

(soft music)

- robbie said "back injury" like it was nothing.

I mean, what if my dad never walks again?

- Are you searching? Close the browser!

Okay, doctor internet is not your friend right now.

Based on what I've heard about your dad's injury,

a minor fracture to his l5,

he should be out of that wheelchair in no time.

- Wheelchair?

- Yeah, and after months of rehab,

he'll be walking like normal. - Months?

- Okay, in like a year or two, no one will remember the accident.

- I think you need to work on your bedside manner, ames.

(amy): Or he could have a speedy recovery

and be home by the end of the week.

- You think that's possible? - Anything's possible.

- But for now, how can we help?

Doughnut delivery?

Emergency saved by the bell binge watch?

I've been using this mindfulness app if you're interested.

(sighing) - well, do you happen to have any leads on buried treasure?

(chuckling)

apparently my dad's recovery is going to be expensive.

- We can organize a fundraiser.

Like a bake sale, or a raffle.

- Or a special open mic?

- Yes! And people could donate at the door! - I love it.

- You sure you're up for this?

- I can't just sit here worrying.

Okay? Robbie and heather are helping out.

I have to do something too.

(phone vibrating)

(amy): Is that your mom?

- Oscar.

He's just being a good boyfriend and checking in.

- I'm sorry, did you just say boyfriend?

You guys had the talk?

- Right before my grandma told me about the accident.

(chuckling)

it was a really weird 60 seconds.

(piper): I want to hear all of the details.

What were you wearing? What was he wearing?

- Look, I promise I will tell you everything after

we host the best open mic ever.

Okay? (chuckling)

♪ you and me run to a different beat ♪

♪ we are brave lead the way, lead the way ♪

♪ be the you inside ♪

♪ and watch the world take flight ♪

♪ we are brave lead the way, lead the way ♪

♪ be the change ♪

♪ be the change ♪

♪ gotta be the change ♪

- looks pretty deserted.

- Yeah, farmers market is every Sunday from seven to three,

it says so on the website.

Maybe everyone else has the wrong day?

- Or maybe they're all at scooter morgenson's retirement brunch.

- That's a strangely specific guess.

- Robbie, it says right here on the sign!

- Okay, well if we don't sell these berries today,

they'll go bad, which means we're out 200 bucks.

(clanging)

- scooter quit?!

- Yeah. He's moving to florida to spend more time with his grandkids.

Kinda sweet.

- Except he forgot to tell his customers

and I need 50 jars of jam asap.

- There's a grocery store off highway 5.

- The customers at my farm-to-table gourmet grocer

do not accept grocery store jam.

They want the best.

- Then they should try hobbie jam.

(deanna): What's hobbie jam?

- It isn't fair to tell you about it.

Not sure if we can handle another customer.

Besides, we only deal with people in the city.

- Madison? - New york.

- I want hobbie jam.

- How much were you paying for scooter's?

- Five dollars a jar. - Ours is ten.

- How do I know this isn't a scam?

You're just kids.

- Do you know who else was just a kid when she risked her life

fighting for a girl's right to go to school?

Malala.

- I need it by tomorrow afternoon.

- No problem.

- Excuse us for just a minute.

Yes. Problem.

- What's your deal, bro?

- We don't make hobbie jam.

- How hard could it be?

Do you know why scooter charges five dollars?

Because he can't count to ten.

Do you want to help our family or not?

(sighing)

- alright, let's go.

- We'll have it to you by tomorrow afternoon.

(car door opening)

(car starting)

- since when do you know how to make jam?

- Oh, I never said that. Come on. Lots to learn!

(sighing)

- alright, the sign's looking good.

Now we just gotta centre those lights.

- Hey. - Oh good, you're here.

- I got your text. What's the emergency?

- How are you with a broom?

The calico's been closed for two weeks

while my grandma and I were on tour.

I need to get it cleaned up for the open mic.

- You're hosting an open mic? - Tomorrow.

And it needs to be perfect in case my dad shows up.

- He's getting out that soon? When did you get the news?

- I didn't yet.

At least, not officially.

But I called my mom like an hour ago,

and she said that his surgery went really well.

Okay, amy, how are these lights looking?

- So, you haven't talked to your dad yet?

- No, but that's because he was in recovery when I called,

and I've been so busy whipping this place into shape.

You wouldn't believe how much dust accumulates over two weeks.

(chuckling)

- holly, I don't want to be mr. Glass half-empty,

but I don't think he's gonna be out by tomorrow.

And if he is, he won't be up for an open mic.

When my grandpa had his knee replacement,

he was in the hospital for five days

and stuck on the couch for a few weeks.

- Okay, but grandpas are old, and my dad is...

Less old.

- Uh, that's...

An excellent point. (chuckling)

give me that broom. - Okay.

Pay special attention to the corners.

- Okay.

- Now, amy! Let's tackle these lights.

- Yes, please.

(bright music)

(smoke detector beeping) - robbie, the jam!

It's burning!

- Quick, quick! (alarm stops)

- what happened?!

- I don't know, I put everything in a pot

and stirred just like the internet said.

- Yeah, and the internet said you had to keep stirring the entire time!

- The entire time?!

Why?! - So it doesn't burn!

- I-it's fine, we can just try again.

- Well, we're out of sugar and we've spent our entire deposit.

- This is your fault. - My fault?!

- Yeah, you told the lady we could make jam,

which obviously was a lie!

- And you said you could read, which was obviously a lie too!

(sighing)

- robbie, it'll be okay.

- Not with me in charge.

Leave it to me to make a bad situation worse.

- We can't give up!

I mean...

We have our berries.

All we need is more sweetener.

And there's nothing sweeter than...

- Do not say it.

- Honey.

It's the perfect substitute for sugar.

- We cannot just let grandpa back into the house, okay?

Grandma and holly, half the family,

don't know he's back in the picture.

Heather, he deserted the family.

- Which is why he owes us big.

And he can start paying in honey.

♪ everything will be okay ♪

♪ the clouds will be clear ♪

♪ it'll be a brighter tomorrow ♪

♪ 'cause you will be here ♪

(sighing)

(soft music)

- hey, holls.

- Mom! Is dad out of recovery yet?

- Yeah, you know what? He just woke up.

And I'm sure he'd love to see you. Hun, it's holly.

- Hey, holly bear.

Looks like I got into a fight, huh? (chuckling)

well, you should see the other guy. (groaning)

- are you... Are you okay?

- Uh, yeah, it's just pain from the stitches.

But enough about me, how are you doing?

Mom says that gwen's people want you back for more dates?

- Uh, yeah. Illinois and michigan.

- That's really impress...

- Dad?

Mom? Mom, is dad okay?

- Yeah, honey, no, he's fine. He's just...

He's a little bit, you know, groggy from the surgery.

But don't worry, we're gonna have him back up to his old self in no time.

- Is there anything I can do to help?

- No, no. You just focus on the open mic,

and I will worry about the rest here.

I love you.

(soft music)

(sighing)

- I got honey!

- Robbie, help the man. - It's okay, missy.

I may be old, but I'm fit.

Nice to see you again, son.

- Thanks for your help. - Oh, you helped me.

Scooter's retirement party was about to get loco.

Plus, ever since I heard about the accident,

I've been trying to figure out a way to pitch in.

Wow...

Has this place changed a lot since I lived here.

It's been in my f... (chuckles)

...Our family for over 100 years.

- Okay, well, we have some jam to make.

- Ah. Well, I brought a bunch of different varieties of honey.

Each has their own sugar-- - it's holly. You need to hide.

- Huh? What?

- Isn't it better if she knows?

- Holly still thinks grandpa's dead.

Don't you think we have enough family drama right now?

(heather): She's coming. Hide, hide.

(holly): Hey! - Hey...

- I was just on my way to the calico to get ready for the open mic.

Unless there's something you guys need help with.

- No. - Who's this?

- George. He's a... Plumber.

And we have a leak, so...

- Nice to meet you, holly.

- How do you know my name?

- Well, um...

I always ask a lot of questions about the family

before I start.

I mean, if women have long hair, then,

you could have hair plugging the pipes.

(chuckling)

- okay, well, uh... Good luck with your leak.

I'll see you two at the open mic later tonight, right?

- Of course. - Wouldn't miss it.

- You could come if you'd like, too, george.

- That sounds-- - impossible.

George has an emergency drain repair.

- Okay, well, uh, maybe next time.

- That'd be nice. - Okay, bye.

(sighing)

- not a dust bunny in sight.

- Look at all the people who came out to support my dad.

- You're the best, you know that?

Putting all this together.

- Hey, holly.

I need more small change.

People are coming through with the big bills tonight!

- Okay, I'll go ask my grandma.

- Thanks. (oscar): Ready for the show?

- Well, he should never have made the drive if he was so tired.

- Well, he didn't want to disappoint his daughter.

Although, in hindsight, I wish he hadn't even tried. It's just--

holly? Come here.

You know nate, our newspaper editor.

- Your grandma tells me you've written a special song for tonight.

Your dad's a lucky guy to have such a talented and thoughtful daughter.

- I guess.

- And I hear that you might be going back on the road with gwen taylor, that's fantastic.

I mean, your family could sure use the extra money.

And it couldn't hurt collinsville to have a local star.

- I mean, nothing's for certain.

I should finish setting up the tech.

Thank you so much for coming, mr. Green.

I hope you enjoy the show. - Thank you.

(soft music)

- is the open mic over?

- It hasn't started.

Or maybe it has. I don't know, I'm not there.

Which is obvious because I'm here with you.

- Shouldn't you be going the other way?

Oh, I get it. You're too big for small town cafés now.

(sighing)

- everyone thinks that my dad is so lucky

to have such a talented daughter,

but it's my music that got him hurt!

I'm the reason he's in the hospital. And that's my fault!

- Holly... - Do not "holly" me.

If he wouldn't have been driving to that concert, he wouldn't have gotten hurt.

Those are the undeniable facts. - You're right,

but you're not the only one to blame.

I know whose fault it is. - You do?

- So, would it make you feel better to give them a piece of your mind?

- You know what?

It definitely would!

- Come on.

- So this is it? The famous hobbie jam.

The packaging could use work. - It's what's inside that counts.

(sniffing) - smells fresh.

- Is that good? - Don't know.

- Hmm. Lots of character, not too tart, good body.

Long finish.

Adequate.

Bordering on good.

Here's your money.

If it sells well, we'll be in touch.

(car door opening and closing)

(car starting)

- we're jamillionaires!

(both): Yes!

- Oh. - We should probably pick that up.

- Yeah.

- You ready to give the punk

who caused the crash a piece of your mind?

I called and told him we were coming.

- Tyler!

(knocking) (tyler): Hey, we're here.

- Hi! Oh!

- This puppy got loose and ran into the road.

So then, when your dad swerved to avoid it, he ran into the ditch.

So, if you want to blame anyone, blame him... Or her.

I haven't checked yet. (puppy whimpering)

- you are a very, very...

Adorable puppy. (chuckling)

it's just so cute! Look at his face!

Don't you just want to kiss it?

- I'm more of a cat person. - Figures.

(sighing) okay, so if it's not his fault,

then that means it's just mine.

- No, holly. It's no one's fault.

Sometimes things happen, and there's no one to blame.

It's just... - Fate?

- I don't like giving that much power to the universe,

so let's just call it bad luck. (puppy whining)

- but why my dad?

I mean, why couldn't it have happened to--

- somebody else?

- No.

That wouldn't be fair.

- Sometimes there are things you can't control,

and you just gotta learn to accept it and move forward the best you can.

- Boo. (chuckling)

when did you get so wise?

You sound like my dad.

He always knows the right thing to say.

It's gonna be hard doing this without him.

- Well, he'll be home soon,

and then you just can kick me and my newfound wisdom to the side of the curb.

- What about the song?

I promised I'd write a song for my dad and I couldn't.

- I think people will be alright

for one night without a holly original.

(chuckling)

- can you and I still hang out sometimes?

- What about oscar?

- Oh, okay. No. No, he wouldn't care.

You wanna know why? Because we're just old friends, right?

- Technically we're still husband and wife after that first grade marriage.

- Okay...

- See, 'cause I never signed the divorce papers that amy drew up,

so I'm gonna wait until you're rich and famous

so that I can have half of what you're worth.

(sighing)

- no matter what, you and I just keep coming back together.

(soft music)

that's it. That's what I can sing!

(laughing)

so, I tried to write this song for my dad,

but I couldn't find the right words.

But I still wanted to sing something to honour him.

Um, this is a song that he would sing to me

when I was a little kid

and needed a little extra comfort.

♪ every day the sun's gonna rise ♪

♪ the earth will spin and make the winds blow by ♪

♪ the field's gonna grow the bird's gonna fly above ♪

♪ the seasons change around our home ♪

♪ the leaves may fall ♪

♪ but the roots ain't going nowhere ♪

♪ so even if you drift away ♪

♪ ooh, your home is here to stay ♪

♪ your home is here to stay ♪

(soft music)

(laughing) - oh, hi!

I missed you guys so much! I missed you, I missed you.

Hi, hi! - Is dad here too?

- No, no, he's not. But he's gonna be here

in a couple days,

and the doctors are very happy with his progress,

so that's good, right?

- Our open mic raised over a thousand bucks!

- What?! - Yeah.

Everything's gonna be okay.

You don't have to worry about anything.

- As the eldest of the house,

I took care of berry sales at the market.

- Oh, wow! (chuckling)

with considerable help from my little sister.

Couldn't have done it without her. Especially the math parts.

- Of course, of course.

Wow, we're just so lucky to have such great kids.

But you should know that your dad's recovery

is going to take a couple months,

so I'm going to take a leave from work,

and that means that...

Well, things are gonna be a little bit tight, financially.

- I mean, I still haven't heard back from gwen's label,

but I'll make sure that I do everything that I can

to convince them to bring me back on tour so we can have my music money.

- Oh, holly, that would be so nice, but if it doesn't pan out,

just know that your music is still very important for your dad's healing.

(laughing) I missed you guys so much.

Just, it's so good to be home. Oh.

Okay, I don't want to know what happened,

as long as it's cleaned up by tomorrow.

Love you guys. - Love you too.

- Love you.

Okay. We'd better get to work.

- You're helping? I mean, you had nothing to do with the mess.

- We're not gonna get through this unless we support each other.

Okay?

(sighing)

wow, you guys made a mess.

Why does this jar have a picture of that old plumber guy on it?

(holly laughing)

- that old plumber guy is not a plumber.

He's grandpa.

He's still alive.

- Remember that ferris wheel metaphor?

Forget about that.

I am on a roller coaster.

♪ every day the sun's gonna rise ♪

♪ the earth will spin and make the winds blow by ♪

♪ the field's gonna grow the bird's gonna fly above ♪

♪ me and the moon and the rising sun ♪

♪ are just some things you can always count on ♪

♪ and the springtime rain ♪