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Hi.

Oh, sorry.

Excuse me.

Hi, sir.

Hi, excuse me.

I'm having a baby.

Well, yes, you certainly are.

No, I mean I'm having a baby right now.

And we know this because... Because... Because my water broke and my

contractions are getting closer together.

All right, all right. It sounds like you know what you're talking about.

Why don't you sit down and relax, and I'll try and get you a doctor in a bit.

Is the father on the way?

We're not exactly speaking to each other.

Okay, how about your father or your mother?

My father's a drunk, and my mother's remarried, and neither she nor my

stepfather want to be here.

A friend. You got a friend.

Yeah, I think so.

Good. You call your friend, I'll be right back.

of spring colors?

I think it's not spring.

I know, but what do you think about something vivid, like daffodil yellow

grass green?

Or would you rather go with pastels, like lilac and sort of a dusty rose?

Yeah. Hmm.

Good. Then we agree.

We agree on what?

The colors for our wedding.

We have to have a color scheme.

Of course.

Talking about a color scheme for the wedding. How could I not know we're

about the wedding? That's all we ever talk about.

It's only the most important day of our lives.

I know, but it's over a year away, and I don't want to miss out on the rest of

my life because we're waiting for the most important day of our lives.

You're not as excited about this as I am.

Why is that? Of course I'm excited. It's just...

Now? Oh, sorry, we can't. We've got class.

I'll call you later.

Who was that?

Who else? Sandy.

She's such a drama queen.

She always thinks we can just drop whatever we're doing and help her.

Is she okay?

Yes, she's okay.

And why are you more interested in her than me and our wedding?

I'm not. I'm just asking if she's okay.

She's fine.

Now, where were we?

Oh, yeah.

You were being a jerk.

Any luck?

No.

I have no luck at all.

That's how I got here.

When I see their happy faces by looking back at me.

Seven heavens, I know there's no greater feeling than the love of family.

Where can you go when the world don't treat

you right? The answer is home.

7 -7.

7 -7.

7 -7.

Avoid caffeine while you can.

I was just having a little fun.

So early in the morning? That's not like you. What's going on?

Martin invited me to go watch him work out this morning. We're going to the

batting cage.

Before school?

We've got time. Some guy's coming to see him this afternoon.

A scout.

And the coach wants him to be ready. I guess he got an offer to go play with

Nets.

The Modesto Nets?

The farm team?

They made him an offer a couple weeks ago, but he's thinking they might want

sooner. Well, then I guess this is a very important day for Martin.

And he's including me.

I'm going to go find out what's keeping the boys.

Please don't ruin this by talking to me.

I'm not ruining anything.

You won't if you don't talk to me.

It's just that... Please, I'm not in love with Martin. I'm just going as a

friend, okay?

A very happy friend.

So? So...

In the past, you've expressed some very strong feelings for Martin, and even

though you seem to realize that those feelings were misplaced, considering

Martin's about to have a child with a young woman he's not married to and

even speak to, it just seems that you're a little too excited about going to the

batting cage with Martin.

I want you to know that I am mature enough not to roll my eyes at this

Well, okay, I guess that's progress, sort of.

I want to go. So if I'm going to go, I have to go now or we'll be late for

school. Ruthie.

I promise.

I don't think of him as anything more than a friend.

And as a friend, I'm really excited that something might happen for him today

because he's been through such a rough year.

As much as I like Martin, and you know I do, we have to remember that this tough

year didn't just happen to him. Come on. Just a minute. Aren't you just a little

bit excited that another scout is coming to see him this afternoon?

It's a big deal.

A really big deal.

And it's not like I have any illusions about us ever being together or

Please.

Okay. I guess... I

don't believe her.

I don't either, but I don't think we can just say that to her.

We weren't talking to her.

No, but we were both listening to her, and if one of us had something to say...

You're the one who arranged for this guy to come see Martin.

Why didn't you just tell him who it is?

Because if he knew that I was setting this up, he'd probably just turn around

and run in the opposite direction. Obviously, he's not paying attention to

advice I've given him.

Besides, Martin's dad knows that this guy isn't from the Modesto nuts. He

tell him. But he didn't.

No one?

I'm trying.

Want me to try?

Well, I left a message for my minister or my pastor or whatever she is.

But I can't get her. All I get is her voicemail.

Whatever she is?

Yeah, I'm not sure exactly.

I'm kind of new to this whole religion thing.

See, I became a Christian over Christmas.

Congratulations.

Yeah, I'm a believer.

If that's what people say.

I don't know exactly, but I'm a Christian.

I wasn't before, you know, but...

I am now.

And for real, I'm not just saying that.

Oh, I can see that.

I can see it in your eyes.

Believe me, nothing's going to go wrong today.

All right.

Sounds good to me.

You

are

a hungry girl.

Good stuff, huh?

Let me take some of that.

Are you okay?

Now I am. What were you doing?

Spitting out baby food.

Why? Because it tastes like dirt.

Then why did you eat it?

I want to see what it tastes like since we're feeding that dirt to our daughter.

Well, it doesn't taste like dirt to her. And you're under no obligation to eat

what she eats.

I know that. I just want to do what she does, eat what she eats, because I'm her

daddy. Well, I'm her mommy, and there's nothing that I wouldn't do for her.

But neither of us has to eat baby food in order to be a good parent.

Oh, I think you're starting to put on the official voice of Pastor Lucy, and

know how much I hate that.

It's associated, Pastor.

And? And I wasn't putting on any voice.

You don't seem like you're in a good mood.

I can't find myself.

Where'd you put it?

If I knew where I put it, then I could find it.

I keep a very clean house.

If you can't find it, you must have left it in the car.

Yeah, maybe.

Unless... Do you think Samson ate it?

No, he's a good dog.

Delilah?

I think if she ate it, we could see it.

If it's not in the car, I'll help you look for it. Thank you.

I really want to have another baby.

You see how crazy I am?

I'm busy, I'm disorganized, I... I didn't even kiss Savannah goodbye.

I can't handle having another baby.

Yes, we can.

We can handle it.

It's not we.

You don't have to do anything. It's me. I can't and I don't want to.

No matter how good you are at staying at home.

That's what she calls what I do?

Staying at home?

I'm good at staying?

Sometimes Mommy hurts my feelings.

Yeah, she does.

But I still want to have another baby.

Yeah, I do.

And your Mommy does, too.

We just have to approach her at the right time.

I can't just call him.

Call him.

Someone's going to call him, and it might as well be you. Who's going to

him? No one even knows. You are going to get through to someone.

Someone is going to get through to him, so I think you better make the call.

I do.

Trust me, I have been through this more than once or twice.

How many times?

Three. I'm the third? What difference does it make?

Look, if he doesn't want to be here, he doesn't want to be here. But at least

give him the choice.

You do not want your child growing up and asking, was my daddy there when I

born? Because then you'd have to answer, no, because I didn't call him.

Looking good this morning.

Shut up. Can't concentrate.

Your phone's ringing.

Let it ring.

What if it's your dad?

What if you keep talking and I get hit in the face?

All right, take the point.

Now, I tell you, your phone is ringing again, but I don't want anything bad to

happen. Good.

Who needs him anyway?

Yeah, it's not like he can do this for me.

Hello? I just got your message. Did you call? Are you okay?

Yeah, I'm at the hospital.

I'm having the baby.

I'm on my way, which means a couple of hours.

Who else is there with you? A really nice nurse and a lot of scary people.

And Rose and Simon?

They have class.

Class? Yeah, okay. And Martin?

Not answering his phone.

Don't worry. It's all going to be fine. Everything is going to be just fine.

If you have a problem with pink, just tell me now.

I don't have a problem with pink. I have a problem with wearing pink at my

wedding. Our wedding.

Why aren't you at the hospital?

I don't know. Am I supposed to be at the hospital?

Yeah, Sandy's having her baby.

Now? Yes, now!

Go! All right, we're on our way.

Good, because I'm stuck in traffic and it's going to take me hours to get

But someone should be there.

Martin should be there.

Well, I can't get him to answer his stupid phone, so I sent Dad to find him.

right, I'll try to find him. You drive.

Go, now!

All right, we're going. Be careful.

Did you know that Sandy was at the hospital?

Did I know that Sandy's at the hospital?

Of course you knew. Why didn't you tell me?

Sandy's there all by herself.

Well, I don't think we want to watch.

There's really nothing we can do when we get there.

Yes, we can.

Didn't you take all those birthing classes with her? That's what those

are for.

So you could be there with her. To tell you the truth, I didn't do that well.

And they kind of asked me not to come back after a few classes.

They? Sandy.

I just don't get it.

I don't see what's wrong with being completely knocked out and then waking

and finding out what happened.

I'm just old -fashioned that way. I was there when my mom had the twins.

Not in the room when she was giving birth, but I was there before and

immediately after. And believe me, there's nothing like a baby being born.

We don't want to miss this. And Sandy needs us.

Aren't you forgetting something?

Martin is the father.

This is his responsibility. He's supposed to be there, not us.

We're just friends.

Well, Martin's not there. And we're going, Rose. You go.

You want to be there so badly, you go.

But I was hoping that we'd save the birthing experience for you and me.

Not you and me and Sandy.

Rose, I want you to do this with me.

Okay? I want us to do this together.

Is it because you're scared?

Because, Rose, you can count on me. You can count on me to be there for you.

I'm not scared. I don't want to go.

I don't mind going after the baby's born, but I don't want to go now.

But this isn't about us.

We're not having a baby. Sandy is.

You know what, Rose? This is about us.

This is about what kind of family we can be.

And you know what? If this is how it's going to be, you making me feel bad for

doing the right thing, to help out a friend in need, your friend, not even my

friend, then you know what? I don't know if I want to be with you.

I don't know if I want to get married.

Are you ready for this afternoon?

Ready as I'll ever be.

Who's trying to call?

I don't know. I'm not checking my messages until after practice. I can't

to have anyone mess this up for me.

Oh. Do I get to watch your practice?

I guess I didn't do too badly with you at the batting cage, so... Please.

All right. But don't yell anything out to me.

Promise.

Martin!

I'm glad I found you.

Sandy tried to reach you. She's at the hospital.

Oh, all right. Well, thanks for letting me know.

I called your dad. He's going to meet us there. He's working closer to the

hospital. He doesn't want to drive all the way back here.

You do want to go to the hospital, don't you?

No, I hadn't planned on it.

Martin.

I need to talk to Martin alone.

But he's got that scout coming this afternoon.

I can talk to the scout. I'll find him and I'll talk to him. And, Ruthie, your

mom needs you to come straight home from school and take care of the boys.

Kevin's going to pick them up from school, but then he's got to drive up to

Lucy. She's already headed up there.

Am I supposed to babysit?

Yeah, I need you to stay with Sam and David.

We'll get back as soon as we can, but I don't know how long we'll be there. But

I wanted to watch Martin practice.

I need you to do this for the family today, Ruthie, and for Sandy.

She needs our help and support, and babysitting is your contribution.

I'm hoping that Martin's going to be at the hospital.

I don't think so.

Ruthie, do you mind?

Look, I know the timing isn't perfect, but you have to go. I don't have to go.

Well, you don't have to, but... But I'm not.

Even if I didn't have a scout coming to practice today, I wouldn't go.

I can talk to the coach. I can talk to the scout.

Surely he can hang out for one more day.

Trust me, please, just trust me here.

As an adult, as a friend, as someone who really cares about you, just go to the

birth of your child.

Even if you don't want to, go. Come on.

I'll go with you.

I don't think Sandy would even want me there. She's been trying to call you.

wanted you to know. She wants you to be there.

Why? What am I going to do?

Well...

you're going to see your child for the first time.

And once I do that, I'll, what, be happy about everything that's happened, and

Sandy and I will fall in love and get married and be one happy family?

Isn't it enough that I'm not going to college and I'm going to play baseball

I can contribute financially?

You made a big sacrifice, but no, it's really not enough.

If you check your phone, you'll also have a message from your dad there. I'm

checking my messages until after practice.

Annie's waiting for me out front. I wish she'd come with us, but it's up to you.

Sometimes with a first baby, they come really quickly, and sometimes it takes a

long time.

Maybe there'll still be time for you to get up there after practice.

If you change your mind, call me.

I'm looking for Sandy Jamison. She's having a baby. No, she's not.

No, she is.

She called my sister. My sister called me. And you are?

Simon Camden.

Of Simon and Rose, we're too busy. We have class.

That was a misunderstanding.

Well, Sandy's not here.

Where is she?

She left, not ready, went for a walk.

Okay, I guess I'll just wait for her then.

Or you can just go back to class.

I think it's going to be a while.

I'd rather just wait for her.

Where is she?

Hi. She left.

She's walking around.

The nurse said she wasn't ready yet.

Where is she walking?

I don't know.

She's been walking for a while, though.

Where's Rose?

I don't know.

What do you mean you don't know?

We had a fight.

She didn't want to come, so...

I think we broke up.

What? You broke up? You really broke up?

Yeah.

I'm sorry.

Stop smiling.

I love her, Luce.

I don't know.

I don't know if Rose is the right woman for me.

No, we all love her too, but none of us think she's the right woman for you

either, Simon.

I know it hurts, but I think it's for the best.

None of you think she's the right woman for me?

What, she's a nice woman, but we're different?

Right, that's what I meant. The two of you are just two very different people.

Different how?

I don't know.

You're the one who said it.

Well, you agreed with me and... You know, your husband isn't a lot perfect

either. No, he's certainly not.

But then again, no one's perfect.

I'm sorry. I just said that out of anger.

So what's wrong with Kevin?

Nothing. He's just bugging me to have another baby and I don't want to have

another baby.

Speaking of which, I think we should go find Sandy.

Has she had the baby yet?

How's Sandy doing? Where is she?

She's on a walk. She's not ready yet.

Oh, that must mean she's close or they would have sent her home. Yeah, where is

she?

Is the baby here?

No, no. And neither is the mother. She went for a walk.

Well, I stopped to get something. I didn't know what to get. It's perfect.

She'll love it.

Yeah.

So you're really in landscaping?

Yeah.

I'm not in the CIA, I swear.

Don't get it.

I figured you might be hungry.

I brought some sandwiches.

I'm starving.

Thanks.

So, where's Sandy?

Everything okay?

Yeah, everything's fine. Sandy went for a walk.

My mom and dad are here, and Lucy's here, and Martin's dad is here.

They all went in different directions trying to find her.

Should we go and look for her?

No, no, I'm supposed to stay here in case she shows up.

I really appreciate that you changed your mind.

Well, I was wrong.

And you were right.

We should be here for Sandy.

But I hate hospitals.

And I hate sharing you, even if it's for a good cause.

What are you so afraid of, Rose?

Tell me what's really going on.

Okay.

I'm afraid that your ambivalence about the wedding means that you don't really

intend to marry me.

I mean, I... I know I haven't been that much help with the planning, but it's

still over a year away.

I just get the feeling that you don't love me as much as I love you.

That's not true.

Really? Because I waited for you to come back and beg me to come down here, but

when I realized you weren't coming, well, here I am.

Martin.

Martin.

Timothy McDonald, Sequoia College.

Oh, a college, I thought.

No.

Heard you got an offer from the Colorado Rockies, and they're going to start you

out in A -ball for the Modesto Nuts.

Yeah, pretty excited about it. I thought they were sending out another scout.

They were thinking about starting me sooner.

Sorry. I just came to offer you another option.

Sure. Options are always good.

Second semester just started. Spring training's already underway.

Our third baseman fell out.

Now, you've got the SATs and the grades to get into Sequoia, and we'd like you

to play ball for us.

That's a full scholarship offer.

Uh, but don't you want to see me play?

I caught you last season.

I've been hanging around here for a couple of days. Saw you at practice. Was

the batting cage this morning.

Uh, how'd you know I was there?

Well, I told him.

Who told you?

Well, I don't really think that mattered.

What matters is that you're looking at an immediate offer for a college

scholarship. Well, I don't know. I kind of need a job. I'm looking forward to

getting out on the road. Well, after college, there's plenty of time to get

on the road.

And if the road turns out to be a dead end, then you've got a college education

to back you up.

It's kind of weeks of Reverend Camden.

Listen, Martin, before you get angry and blow this, think it over.

It doesn't matter who brought you to my attention.

A good offer is a good offer.

You know what this game needs, Martin?

Men with integrity.

And you have that.

You have integrity.

You know my situation.

So do I.

A lot of guys get themselves into the same situation.

The question is, what are you going to do about it?

We can get you a job on campus.

Well, she must be around here somewhere.

Well, well, well. Looks like we've got a crowd here now.

This is more like it.

All we need is Sandy.

She's in delivery.

Doing fine.

Wandered over to the Cineplex, missed the end of the movie, but she got here

plenty of time.

She's here?

Yep. Did she want us to come in with her? If she doesn't, it's okay.

I'll ask.

Reverend Camden?

Nine weeks sober and counting.

But Martin's all by himself, and he shouldn't be all by himself.

This is an important day for him, too. He should be at the hospital with Sandy.

I know that, but he's not going.

Kevin, hey, I need a ride.

So you're going?

Yeah, I don't know why, I don't know what I'm supposed to do there, but I'm

going.

Good man.

Well? Then I want to go.

Your mom and dad want you home with the boys. We'll drop you off.

Please, I can babysit them at the hospital.

I don't think they allow children in the hospital.

Martin, you want me to go, don't you? I don't know, Ruthie. I mean, maybe you

shouldn't. How can you say that? I'm your friend.

Yeah, you're my friend, but... You can't leave me out of this. It's not fair.

Kevin, call them.

You call them.

Okay, and if they say yes, I can go?

Then it's okay.

But I'm going to have to hear it from them myself.

I can't believe my life. It's not supposed to be like this.

How is it supposed to be?

I don't know, but not like this. I mean, I respect my dad, and we're really

close, but right now I wish my mom was here. I don't know what I'm doing. I

don't know what I'm supposed to be doing.

Yeah, I lost my dad when I was in high school, and I still miss him.

And there are times when I wish he was around to talk to you, help me make my

decisions. But when I do have a decision to make, I just ask myself, what would

he tell me to do if he were here?

Here.

I can go.

We have to hurry.

Thanks for coming.

Sandy had told Lucy that after the baby was born, she was going to try to find

you. Because she wanted to show you the baby and hope that even if you couldn't

sober up for her, maybe you could do it for your grandchild.

Yes.

Well, getting sober for either Sandy or my grandchild would be rather noble.

But we know I'm not that.

I did this for myself.

I did.

I decided I wasn't.

functioning as an alcoholic as well as I thought.

And when I saw you and Lucille working together as father and daughter, I

thought, that's functional.

And then I thought, how do I achieve that level of functionality?

Hello,

Mr. Brewer.

Join us.

Miniature roses.

Rosa Ruletti.

You're right.

I'm new at this.

By the way, I'm looking forward to meeting Sandy and our grandchild.

Well, we have a baby. And I helped. He did.

And the baby is?

Sandy wants to be the one to tell you.

Okay, now let's take this one or two at a time because we don't want to

overwhelm our little mother.

I know you have a little life in your head.

I know you have a lot of strength left.

I know you

Thanks for coming.

Thank you for letting me come.

This is your son.

He's beautiful.

Nice job.

I'm a little overwhelmed. I don't really know what to say.

What do you want to name him?

Oh, no.

No, there's... Not after the way I've been with this, I couldn't name him.

Him?

It's a boy?

Yeah.

He's a boy.

I'm sorry I wasn't here.

It's okay.

I really don't know anything about the landscaping business.

It's just the only job I could find after 25 years in the Marines.

I learned everything I know from my mother.

She was a horticulturist.

And a drinker.

So who do you work for now?

I got a lawnmower and a pickup.

I work for myself.

I don't know how long the job I have right now is going to last.

You need any help?

You just said you don't know anything about the business.

That's true. I did say that.

However, if you'd be willing to hit me in the head with a shovel if I ever go

near a drink... Not a problem.

Then perhaps we should give it a shot.

Perhaps we should.

After all, we do have a grandson in there who's going to need our help.

just see how the shovel motivation works first.

I'm new to sobriety.

It's been a really nice day.

Yeah. I'm glad we were here.

Me too.

I'm sorry about this morning.

I said some things I shouldn't have.

I'm really happy, Kevin. I love our life. I love being married to you. I

being your wife. I love being a mother to our daughter.

And if you're happy, if you're really happy with the way things are, with

waiting on...

Savannah and me every minute, cleaning up after Samson and Delilah, then... If

you're ready, I'm ready.

We can have another baby if that's what you want.

That's what I want, Luce.

Well, I guess maybe things will work out between Martin and Sandy.

Maybe. We'll see.

I hope so.

They're both...

So young. It's not the best way to start a life together, but they have a son.

And the best thing for their son would be that things do work out between

and Sandy.

It's nice to have a mom and to have a dad.

Most of the time.

And hopefully, I can still be friends with Martin and Sandy. Maybe they'll

let me babysit.

I certainly have enough experience.

I think Simon and Rose will have the next baby.

Yeah, I wonder if they'll get married first.

I can't wait to see you with our son or daughter.

I can't wait to give you a son or a daughter.

Although I'm still in favor of being knocked out. I'm serious, Rose.

I can't wait.

I'm not having a baby before I get married.

Then let's not wait.

Let's get married.

Let's get married when?

This May.

My idea.

I'm ready.

We're ready. I love you.

And I love you.

I know

I shouldn't say anything, and it's up to you.

I was thinking if you went to Sequoia, you'd be close by.

I really should go to college.

And they have a really good team.

If you decide to, when would you start?

Now.

Are you ready for that?

I'm not ready for any of this.

But it seems like the right thing to do.

What do you want to do?

I don't really know.

But it seems like a good opportunity, so maybe I should give it a shot.

And give us a chance to get to know each other better.

And give me a chance to...

Get to know my son.

Can't believe I have a son.

No, you do.

And he's going to need a name.

Any name you want is fine.

You want to name him after your father?

What about after your father?

Well, I just really met my father.

And I'm happy that he's decided to change his life.

But... Like us, I think I should wait and see what happens.

What about your grandfather?

My mother's father's name was Milton.

I hate to stick him with that.

What about your other grandfather?

Aaron.

My dad's father's name was Aaron, after his father's best friend.

Maybe someday we can be best friends.

Maybe we can.

How do we do that?

How do we become friends after I've been such an irresponsible jerk?

I can forgive you.

If you can forgive me.

I know it's a lot to ask.

But it's everything.

Forgiveness.

I think I can do that.

And if you can't, I'm willing to try anyway.

Maybe we can kind of start over.

Not that I know how to do that.

You can come and see the baby whenever you want.

You and your dad or anyone else you want.

Thanks.

I'm going to want to come see him.

I'm going to want to be part of his life.

I think we just have to start out slowly.

You know, just one step at a time.

Like you call me, and I'll call you.

You can ask me how the baby is, and I'll tell you he's fine.

Because he's going to be fine.

He's going to be just fine.

And no matter what happens between us, we'll be fine too.

Because you're a good guy, Martin.

You really are.

So, um... How was your day?

Blessed.

It was a very blessed day.