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♪ Got that halo

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Hey y'all, it's Jaz.

First off, I hope you had a happy Thanksgiving.

Today we are talking about hydration.

Because let's be real,

ashy hair is a sin, okay?

This lightweight curl cream is packed with artisanal honey,

mango butter, and a high-tech blend of...

No.

No, no, no, no! Oh, come on, not now!

Come on!

Girl, you on dial-up or something?

It was either hairspray or high speed.

How do I help people if I can't reach them?

My business is dead.

Are they hiring at the dry cleaners?

Will my chemistry degree mean anything there?

Hmm...

You,

in a uniform?

Jesus, take the wheel.

Girl, you gotta stop taking clothes

from the dry cleaners and wearing them out.

A girl's gotta look fabulous on a budget.

Besides, they'll never know.

If you really wanna go viral, wear this on your next video.

Hmm-mm. I get caught like that.

I can see it now.

"Billionaire baddie's natural hair routine."

You double your followers overnight.

No!

Fine.

But when some girl in the knockoff dress from China

blows up before you, don't say I didn't try to help.

Ugh, I'll figure it out.

Whose thirst trap is that?

Caleb Samuel.

Wait, as in Kingdom of God, Reverend Samuel?

"Repent! Repent and give!"

The one and only.

Son of the Reverend Samuel.

That church is like the Beyonce of televangelism.

Hmm.

You really didn't know he had a son?

No. I mean, I know the brand.

Everybody knows their brand.

Three million followers.

He does club appearances, gets tagged by rappers,

always posting like he just walked off the set

of some Christian version of "Succession."

So he's the prodigal son of the prosperity gospel?

Pretty much. And as fine as communion wine, okay?

♪ He's the son ♪

♪ The only son ♪

♪ Of a preacher man ♪

Kingdom of God, am I right?

Oh! Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah.

Make some noise!

Hallelujah!

Thank you!

Yes!

I wanna share something with you about Pastor Mildred,

'cause see, one of the members of the congregation

approached me this morning,

telling me her deep gratitude for your mentors hip,

for your guidance, for your leadership

in your women's ministry here in the church.

Will you join me in

celebrating Pastor Mildred?

Your contributions are immense.

But you know, we ain't nothing without the women. Amen?

- Amen! - What's that they say?

Beside every good man is a what?

- A woman! - As a matter of fact,

a great woman, for her price is above rubies.

Amen.

Join in celebrating and honoring.

Pastor Mildred.

We could not do this without you.

Your contribution is immeasurable, and we love you. Amen?

- Amen! - Hallelujah!

Pastor John, please come on out,

and lead us in a ceremony of giving.

Hallelujah!

Woo!

Hallelujah!

Come on, saints. Mm, mm, mm.

It's a time of giving.

Oh yes.

And every penny, every prayer brings someone one step closer

to the life that they truly deserve.

Hallelujah! Mm!

So I need each and every one of you to open up your hearts,

For it is in the giving

that we truly receive.

Oh, glory to God.

Thank you, Lord.

And I thank each and every one of you for your generosity.

Mm!

Hallelujah, hallelujah.

Mm-hmm, mm-hmm. Thank you, Lord.

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When your edges are laid,

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♪ All I need is glory ♪

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It's spiritual

succession.

Stay anointed,

and stay a lady.

♪ Glory, glory ♪

Oh, hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah.

♪ It's holy business, and business is good ♪

♪ Stack on the table, blessings in disguise ♪

♪ Gold-plated offering dressed up in their lies ♪

♪ They say, "Give with love," but the vote says, "More" ♪

♪ Counting God's money and racking up the score ♪

♪ Count it up, count it up, in God we trust ♪

♪ But every Sunday somebody's cashing up ♪

♪ Count it up, count it up, pass that plate ♪

♪ The Spirit's free, but the entry ain't ♪

♪ Count it up, count it up, in God we trust ♪

♪ But every Sunday somebody's cashing up ♪

♪ Count it up, count it up, pass that plate ♪

♪ The Spirit's free, but the entry ain't ♪

♪ Cash machine whipping like a prayer on repeat ♪

♪ Praise on Sunday, flex on the street ♪

♪ Private jet preacher with the alligator shoes ♪

♪ Salvation ain't cheap, that's the prosperity rule ♪

♪ Count it up, count it up, in God we trust ♪

♪ We get to Sunday and somebody's blessed enough ♪

♪ Count it up, count it up, every dollar divine ♪

♪ Bless the hustle, bless the grind ♪

♪ It is holy business, and business is good ♪

♪ Say your prayers like a good soul should ♪

♪ Line up early, bring what you can ♪

♪ Salvation's got a price and a payment plan ♪

♪ It's holy business, and business is good ♪

♪ And if you control money, you control the mind ♪

♪ Oh

Dad, then you wanted to see me?

I didn't see you in the congregation.

It's becoming a bit of a habit. Not a good one.

- I was just a little late. - I watched from the back.

Did you see how many views my video got?

Views? Boy, you're damn near 30 years old.

Grow up!

Why can't you be more like Pastor John?

Please stop saying that.

What, it seems like he's the only one

fit to take over this congregation.

What's wrong with you?

You-you prefer joy riding to joy in the Lord?

Insta, TikTok, rather than your true calling?

I guess I don't know what my calling is then.

The Lord may be patient, but your mother and I are not.

What if my legacy isn't yours, huh?

I have a legacy too, right?

Besides spending my money, what legacy you building?

- You don't get it, Dad. - The world's changed.

My generation, we connect differently.

Ah.

Well, that is a lovely story.

Now, is it over?

No, no, are you done?

- Dad. - Get out.

- Dad- - I said.

- Dad, I was- - Get out!

You're wrong about me, Dad.

♪ Oh, I need your mercy now ♪

♪ Down on my knees ♪

♪ Hear me, oh ♪

Hello.

Yes, I saw you.

You know how I love you in those power suits.

Why don't you come show me?

Oh.

You lost, sweetheart?

No, actually, I'm here to talk about

a- a business partnership with a member of your church.

- So do you- - Hey, Rita.

And, uh,

what's your name?

Nice to meet you. I'm Jasmine.

I got a business proposal for you.

Look at this one. Straight to business.

No small talk.

No,

"Wow, Caleb, you're so famous,"

or more handsome in person.

Is he always this charming?

Unfortunately.

You know you love me, Rita.

I do, baby.

Okay, well, um, is there somewhere we can talk business?

Okay. Yeah.

I'm about to shoot some hoops. Wanna talk there?

Yeah, as long as you hear my pitch.

What's so funny, Rita?

A woman not tripping over herself for you.

Give her time, Rita.

It's this way.

Thank you.

You're late.

You're lucky I came at all.

Half my board thinks I'm still in Chicago.

Mm.

You look like every decision I should never make.

Twice.

Well, you don't keep me around for my modesty.

I've been counting the minutes.

Were you praying them away?

Prayer can only get you so far.

Hmm.

Ooh.

Let's move it to the bed.

And my guilt is getting heavier.

After all these years?

Please.

Guilt is what happens when men start confusing blessings

with boundaries.

Well, you said this wouldn't last.

Well, that was before you got used to my money.

Look, baby, tonight, there's-there's no church,

no sales strategy,

no pressure.

Just us.

It's never just us, Joy.

Well then, let's pretend like we always do.

♪ I wish you a merry Christmas ♪

Now get to that bed.

♪ And a happy New Year ♪

♪ From my heart to yours ♪

♪ Merry Christmas, baby ♪

Oh, wow.

Okay, you're taking off your shirt before, um.

- What? - No, nothing.

It's very professional.

- What do you wanna do? - You wanna play HORSE?

Okay, let's make it JESUS.

Ooh. Five letters and spiritual pressure.

Okay.

Okay.

Jasmine.

Ooh, that's a J.

We're just getting started.

Okay, since we're talking miracles, I got a product.

It's called Halo & Honey.

It's a natural curl cream.

I'm building something real, but I need traction.

- Halo & Honey? - Yeah.

Our hair is our halo.

You got three million followers.

One shout out could help me scale.

From me?

I'm not sure I'm a demographic.

My roommate thinks you are.

Yeah? And what do you think?

I think you got influence, I got a product.

It could be a win-win.

Are we playing or are you pitching?

I'm multitasking.

Welcome to the hustle, Caleb.

All right, all right, all right, all right.

That's U.

S is coming up fast.

Okay, this isn't over.

It kind of is.

Jesus saves!

- And so do I. - Congrats.

You just beat a girl who pitched you a blessing in a bottle.

And look, I'm flattered.

But I'm gonna pass on your partnership.

It figures.

Hey.

What I am saying yes to

is.

- Dinner. - Mm-hmm?

Is that your counter-offer?

Okay.

If not dinner, how about you just go to my Christmas party?

Kinda like a pre-birthday bash kinda thing.

Oh, you're a Christmas baby?

Born on Christmas Day.

Okay, so I lose the pitch, but I get a party proposal?

Well, you...

One, you didn't lose anything. You got my attention.

That's step one, right?

I'll think about it.

♪ We doing this ♪

♪ What's it gonna be ♪

♪ We doing this, what's it gonna, what's it gonna ♪

♪ What's it gonna, what's it gonna ♪

Hey, just don't take too long, okay?

Yeah, we'll see.

♪ What's it gonna be ♪

Oh, that's fine, my love.

I've been keeping it warm for you, and...

Oh, you're not coming home at all?

You're staying downtown again?

No, I wouldn't want you to drive when you're tired.

Yep.

Goodnight.

♪ Oh ♪

♪ I stood by my man ♪

♪ While he danced through life ♪

♪ Taking all I had ♪

♪ Watched me vaporize ♪

♪ Oh ♪

♪ Maybe left, maybe right ♪

♪ Where do I go ♪

Girl, how did you even get all this here?

These are blessings.

Dry cleaned, high end, and practically screaming your name.

Now, this,

this is mysterious magnetic, possibly mogul's muse energy.

India, I told you,

I'm not getting arrested for a sequin hemline.

They'll never know.

You think rich people keep a dress inventory? Please.

Rich people take forever to pick up their clothes.

Just borrow it and give it back before Monday.

No, it's not borrowing it if you're secretly borrowing it.

Okay, do you wanna go to Caleb's party

looking like a church secretary or

like someone who belongs in the VIP section?

Mm-hmm.

No, this is not a date.

I'm not trying to impress him.

Uh-huh.

You just happened to get invited to a private mansion party

by the hottest preacher kid in the city,

and you're going for the networking?

I need eyes on Halo & Honey,

and he's got three million pairs of eyes.

Girl, if he just reposts just, like, one clip,

I can finally make it past 800 subscribers.

So this is a business meeting, with champagne,

and a dress I may or may not have rescued from work?

Yeah, it's all business.

Girl boss goals are so yesterday.

You better at least flirt with him a little.

Girl, seriously!

If this party gives me a window to pitch, I'm taking it.

He's not, just, like a preacher's kid.

He's an influencer, with real reach.

Fine.

Do it in something that makes him regret

saying no the first time.

This one isn't stolen, right.

It's on loan

from Destiny.

♪ Slide in the room, like ho-ho-hold up ♪

♪ I got snow on my collar, and a gold cup ♪

♪ Socks, fuzzy fit, icy, check ♪

♪ You know Santa don't drip like this ♪

♪ Two-step clean with the red suede boots ♪

♪ Tree lit up like the fourth of the deuce ♪

♪ Bells on beat, got the mistletoe swaying ♪

♪ Auntie like, "Who's that girl? I'm slaying." ♪

♪ Forget that list, I'm naughty and nice ♪

♪ Drop some love and a little good advice ♪

♪ All I want is a vibe and a cheer ♪

♪ A little more joy and a lot more hair ♪

♪ Like, jingle bell, jingle bell flex ♪

You got a lotta guests here.

Please, woman. I got my priorities straight.

I only threw this party so I can see you.

Yeah, right.

- I did. - Whatever.

- I'm serious. - Caleb.

Son.

Yeah, I just,

I came by to drop off documents for your father.

Oh!

Really now.

I didn't, uh, think there'd be a gathering here.

Does your dad know about this?

Uh, don't worry. I-I won't tell nobody.

We're the, uh, same age, John.

No need to call me son.

Well, when your whole brand is Son of a Preacher Man,

it's only fitting.

Allow me to introduce you to Pastor John Miles,

my father's right-hand man.

Poised to take over the church one day.

Pleasure to meet you, Pastor John.

Oh my goodness.

That's dress looks stunning on you.

Oh, thank you.

Where'd you get it?

Um, my friend gave it to me.

I know someone that has one just like it.

Blessings to you both.

God is great.

Nice meet you.

- Pleased to meet you too. - Right on.

The drink's over here.

Come over here. I got some real people to meet you.

♪ And unblock the rest, let's go ♪

♪ Sleigh bells ringing and the speakers blow ♪

♪ Reindeer run when I hit the snow ♪

♪ Red suit, black boots, I'm bad on sight ♪

Let's make this a night to remember!

♪ Cookies and milk ♪

♪ I came for the dough ♪

♪ Guess not, I came for the show ♪

♪ This ain't eggnog, that's gasoline ♪

♪ Merry Christmas, now kiss the queen ♪

Jasmine?

Hey.

Well, you look

deep in thought.

Hmm-mm.

It's just Christmas.

It was not like this for me.

My mom was always working, especially during the holidays,

so we didn't, like, decorate or anything.

- Really? - One year my

mom cut a branch from an alley tree,

and told me to decorate it.

Oh, what?

Yeah.

Wow.

That's crazy.

Yeah. I mean, I could relate.

What?

How?

This place is like Santa's corporate headquarters.

I like that. That's good.

I mean, I know it may look like Easy Street over here,

and in many ways it is.

But I know what it's like to wanna be closer to a parent.

You do?

Yeah, my dad,

he always had this image.

Perfect family, perfect ministry,

perfect son leading the youth group.

When I was 16, I did something stupid.

I got busted for smoking a joint with some buddies

in the school parking lot after a football game.

It wasn't even that big a deal school wise.

But around the neighborhood?

"Reverend's son caught with dope!

Reverend's son caught with dope!"

I mean, you can imagine.

Yeah.

My dad, he told me he wasn't proud of me,

that I embarrassed God.

That's awful.

Now, come on.

If we're doing Christmas, we're doing it right.

I wanna show you something.

This

is my favorite Christmas song of all time.

♪ Yeah, baby ♪

Just one.

No, no.

Jasmine, please.

Will you dance with me? ♪ I wish you a merry Christmas ♪

♪ I wish you a merry Christmas ♪

♪ I wish you a merry Christmas and a happy New Year ♪

♪ Good tidings I bring on this lovely night ♪

♪ Good tidings for Christmas ♪

♪ Hmm ♪

♪ And a happy New Year ♪

What do you think?

Everyone, leave!

Now!

Where is my son?

And put some clothes on!

We need to talk.

I see a son that has lost his way.

You can't even stand up straight.

What about you?

Shut your mouth!

You don't understand a damn thing.

I am responsible for thousands of souls.

What you responsible for?

Ah, what?

That's what I thought.

You have until Christmas

to do something constructive for the ministry,

or you are out, cut off, do you understand me?

- Something constructive. - What does that even mean?

You figure it the hell out.

Until then, you cannot stay here.

Get outta my house.

♪ Who's that queen with the red suede boots ♪

♪ Tree lit up like the fourth of the deuce ♪

♪ Bells on beat, and the mistletoe swaying ♪

♪ Auntie like, "Who's that girl? I'm slaying." ♪

♪ Forget that list ♪

- ♪ I'm naughty and nice. - Why is the sun awake?

♪ Drop some love and a little good advice ♪

♪ All I want is a vibe and a cheer ♪

Yes! ♪ A little more joy ♪

♪ And lot more hair ♪

♪ Like, jingle bell, jingle bell ♪

Girl. Why did I go to this party?

I mean, I was tagged in a bunch of videos from it,

but I only got a couple of subscribers, so that's nothing.

And now I'm paranoid someone might recognize that dress.

First of all, that dress was a spiritual experience.

Second, you were at a literal mansion party.

You cannot tell me you didn't get something outta that.

I mean, I did get a peek behind the curtain.

You know, the whole legacy empire charade.

What, was it not built on holy water?

Girl, he's barely keeping up.

And his dad is threatening to cut him off

if he doesn't do something meaningful before Christmas.

Oh.

And he has no idea what that even looks like.

It's actually kinda sad.

What are you thinking?

I mean, he has the audience, I have a product.

If I pitch this right, it could help him and Halo & Honey.

I'm gonna do another pitch.

Oh, here trying to turn our preacher's son

into a marketing funnel.

I'm so proud!

Yes!

Okay.

Jasmine!

What's this about?

You wanna do something meaningful, right?

Before Christmas? Something your dad can't ignore?

- Thank you. - Let's make a show.

Yeah, a web series.

"The God Challenges."

I'm talking real people, real needs.

One challenge per episode.

Show your followers what faith looks like in action.

Okay, think of it like a divine collaboration.

"The God Challenges."

Small-scale missions, community outreach,

faith that moves algorithms,

Faith that moves algorithms?

It's more like MrBeast for the blessed and broken.

- That's what that sounds like. - Really?

I mean, yeah, you're- you're here pitching me

- like I'm a brand. - You are a brand,

just like Halo & Honey will be a brand.

And this, this idea just magically came to you?

Yeah, that's exactly how it works.

- Okay. - Okay, look at me.

I- I saved up,

I quit my job as a chemist in a big pharmaceutical company,

and I moved here so I can put all my energy

into being my own boss.

That's really impressive.

Let's not pretend I didn't overhear your dad.

I know the pressure you're under.

But this, this could help you, could help us.

Look, just...

Okay, so you,

you wanna use me

to.

Create a show

to sell Halo & Honey?

Yeah. I wanna use momentum.

But if this blows up, we both win.

Yeah, but if it doesn't, then I'm the only.

Then you're still just a shirtless preacher's kid

with a fast car and a bad rep.

At least this way you tried.

Wow, you know, you're-you're very

persuasive.

Look, I'll think about it.

That's all I need.

Hey, Dad.

Caleb.

- Caleb. - Hi, Ms. Joy.

Long time no see.

Joy and I were just going over the details

of the Christmas campaign,

which she is so generously sponsoring.

Something you would know about

if you came in once in a while.

You should be focused on your responsibilities,

assuming you figured out what those are.

I'm starting this new show with the girl from the party.

It's called "The God Challenges."

Hold on, you tracked me down and came in here

to tell me that you're doubling down

on the same social media nonsense that you're already doing?

Slapping God onto some internet challenge thingamabob

does not make it righteous.

It makes it tacky.

Now, if you wanna do some real work for the ministry,

you should be here in the church,

not playing preacher on some damn screen for likes.

I'll tell you what.

How about you come back when you're serious about your faith

and you wanna do some real work?

♪ One day ♪

Yeah.

Lemme just get this straight.

You're saying,

I do something

good on camera,

people won't just unfollow me?

If it's real,

they'll show up, trust me.

I don't know.

It's not really my-my brand.

No, no, no. Don't "maybe" this.

Caleb, you got a platform people would kill for.

Three million followers.

And most of the time you're just using it

to show off your sneakers.

What?

You're worried people will unfollow you

for doing something real?

Okay, well, then let them.

Who's left? The people that matter.

The ones waiting for someone like you.

Someone with a mic loud enough

to make noise that actually changes things.

You said you don't know what your purpose is?

Okay, well, here's a hint. It's not just about you.

This isn't just about going viral.

It's about showing up for people that have been overlooked

and frozen out and told that they don't matter that they do.

You could do something that actually sticks,

that doesn't disappear within 24 hours,

but you have to choose it on purpose.

All right.

Yeah.

Wait, are you serious?

- Yeah. - No, no.

You know what?

We should celebrate.

Uh, hello.

Why is Instagram's favorite preacher prince

sitting all comfy in my chair like he pays rent?

Hi. I'm Caleb.

Mm. I know who you are.

Don't act humble now.

You're the reason half my DMs are full of men

who think tithing means bottle service.

India, don't do that.

No shade. He's cute in person.

Just, uh, glossier.

Glossier?

Break her heart, I'll replace your fancy little teeth

with dollar store veneers.

Noted.

How's your shake?

Great.

Cool.

I'll be in the room.

Y'all keep saving the world, or whatever.

Still feel like celebrating?

Yeah.

- Let's go. - Okay.

This is your idea of a celebration?

Looking at geese?

No.

This...

This is to get perspective.

Sometimes I've gotta get away from the noise to,

you know, hear what really matters.

Hey.

Hey, come on. Do something, like, impulsive.

You first.

I already said yes to your web show.

That's big for me.

Let's film something. A teaser.

"Faith Takes Flight."

Bam! That could go viral.

That could go viral!

Okay, calm down!

Say something meaningful.

Jesus walked on water.

I'm standing on wood.

Baby steps.

You ever think about the people

who can't even afford a moment like this?

This view, this quiet.

Some families are sleeping outside tonight.

No roof, no heat, no peace.

Look, I-I wasn't trying to be shallow.

I know. But your starting point is different.

Some of us don't get to be spontaneous.

Everything costs something.

All right.

What's the first challenge?

Warmth.

- Warmth? - Blankets.

Space heaters. Utility bills.

Like, a real winter warmup.

Not with pity, though. With power.

Like,

"You deserve to be warm."

That's good.

Yeah, that's-that's great.

All right, partner.

Winter Warmup is our pilot.

- No skipping steps. - No social media stunts.

This is community first.

Preacher's honor.

Do really think we can pull this off?

Um, if we stay clear on our mission,

yeah, I do.

♪ Ain't no hating ♪

♪ Not today, Satan ♪

♪ Nobody hating ♪

♪ Not today, Satan ♪

♪ We celebrate it ♪

♪ Not today, Satan ♪

♪ You can try, but ♪

♪ Nah, not today, Satan ♪

♪ No, no, no ♪

♪ Not today ♪

The season full of light.

Not everyone feels that.

Some are walking through darkness,

deep

and cold.

The prophet Isaiah says,

"If you pour yourself out for the hungry,

satisfy the desire of the afflicted,

then your light shall rise in the darkness,

"and your gloom be as the noonday."

That's the promise.

And when we turn

toward God,

light comes rushing in.

All Kingdom of God family, let me tell you,

there is no brighter light

than the light of a soul transformed.

Today,

we have the honor

and the privilege

of witnessing the fulfillment of that promise in real time.

Kingdom of God family,

allow me to introduce

Carl Sommers.

Last Christmas I was alone.

Not just in my apartment, in my spirit.

I walked away from everyone that loved me, including God.

Then, on a cold December night,

I walked past this church, Kingdom of God.

I didn't find judgment here.

I found warmth, I found grace, and I found Reverend Samuel.

Today I choose the light.

I choose Jesus.

♪ Lord, give me grace ♪

♪ In my faith ♪

♪ I'm calling on you ♪

Carl Sommers,

do you accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior?

I do.

Then, by the power granted me,

and in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,

I baptize you, my brother in Christ.

Praise the Lord, Kingdom of God!

Welcome Brother Paul into the Kingdom of God family.

- Amen? - Amen!

This is what it's all about. Amen!

Welcome, brother. Welcome.

Hallelujah!

- Hallelujah! - Praise his name!

♪ Lord ♪

♪ Here I pray

All right, rolling in three, two...

Hey, y'all.

It's Caleb,

Son of a Preacher Man,

and now co-host of our very first God Challenge.

So I was thinking a lot about something

my dad said on Sunday about Isaiah.

"If you pour yourself out for the hungry,

then your light shall up in the darkness."

That really hit me hard.

And that's what we're doing here.

Showing up, pouring out, and being someone's noonday.

So here's the challenge. Warmth.

Real warmth.

There are families in our city who can't afford coats,

can't go to sleep without four layers and a prayer.

So we're calling this the Winter Warmup.

And our goal?

100 families.

Coats, blankets,

space heaters, gas bills paid,

anything they need to get them through the winter.

Hey, guys, we're at our first Winter Warmup drive,

where nobody has to choose between being cold or broke.

Okay. There you go, little man.

Now you're officially part of the cool and warm crew.

♪ Lord, I need you ♪

You look good. You look good.

♪ What is God - He's so cute.

♪ What is God ♪ What is God ♪

Hey, Pastor TikTok.

Don't you dare hand me a coat that squishes the girls.

I still got shape to preserve.

Ma'am, we honor all curves here.

- Oh! - Including but not limited to.

God's original design.

Okay, I'll admit it.

I thought he was only good at showing off for the camera,

and I knew we could launch off of his following,

but he's actually really good at connecting with people.

Mm-hmm, good thing too,

'cause I'm not carrying his social work

if this goes sideways.

I was surprised to see that the auditorium was booked.

I thought you'd be here playing ball,

like you usually do.

Yeah, I mean, I hoop when I can,

but I'm doing something different now.

Yeah, I can see that.

Yeah, I best be gone.

Be good.

Hey, be somebody's noonday, Pastor John.

I surely will.

Jasmine!

Okay, okay, come on.

What?

This is your punishment?

This is a palace!

This is a unit the church owns

and maintains for traveling guests.

We've all used it here and there.

Okay, wait. So lemme get this straight.

Your father's idea of kicking you out

is to put you up in a luxury suite?

I mean, a man's gotta live somewhere.

So much for the prodigal son struggling in the wilderness.

Excuse you. I am living in exile.

Yeah, real "suffering for the Lord" vibes in here.

Why am I here?

Picture it.

Our own studio.

I mean, we'll run it differently

from anything my dad's church does.

No red tape. Just us giving back the way we know how.

- Yeah. - Yeah.

- Yeah. - Yeah?

Yeah. I think that's a great idea.

That's pretty much my whole pitch, to be honest.

What do you think of the space?

It looked, well...

Did you see my face when I walked in?

If faith is our shot,

then your donations are the follow-through.

Let's make that miracle rise up.

This is gold.

It's beautiful.

I think you're gonna make a difference.

We're gonna make a difference, Jasmine.

And sell Halo & Honey.

Well, this wouldn't have happened without you.

More importantly, this wouldn't have happened without you.

Okay. What do you think about this?

"Doing good in the reel world." You get it?

'Cause, like, we're doing good in the real world,

and the reel...

No, you don't like it.

- No, I'm- - That-that's okay.

We-we can do, um, "Bringing miracles to you."

I like "Bringing miracles to you."

- Yeah? - Yeah. It's more personal.

- Okay. - Mm-hmm.

- Let's do that one. - Okay.

- Do the honors. - Let's upload it.

- What's happening? - There.

Okay.

Are you nervous?

I am very nervous.

Yeah.

- It's live. - We're never live.

We're live, baby!

All right. Now let's see if the internet is ready for us.

♪ Phones down, room floor sliding ♪

Wait, wait, wait, wait! Where's the remote?

Oh my God!

We're -we're doing, we're going viral.

- I told you! - We're actually going viral.

- I told you this would work! - Jasmine, this is huge!

Oh my God!

Oh my God!

Jasmine.

I think we just changed our lives.

Yeah, I think we did. Thank you.

I think this is the time

an honorable man would say goodnight.

Okay. That wasn't strictly professional.

What was it?

All right, y'all!

We're streaming live.

Who's ready to find out what's inside?

All you have to do is comment live,

and you could win this huge prize.

Wait, it looks like I've got some help.

What's your name, superstar?

Do you wanna help me open...

Yeah? Yeah, you do?

Okay, everyone, we've got Layla here,

and she's agreed to help us out.

Ready? Yeah?

Look at that. What do you think?

Okay. Let's see, let's see, let's see.

Okay.

Here.

This bear

is for you.

Do you like it?

- Mm. - Yeah?

♪ When life gets cold and the vibe feels strange ♪

- ♪ We step in bold time to make. - I'm glad you love it.

♪ A change ♪

♪ Oh ♪

Oh my God! Caleb, that was so good.

That was so good. That was the cutest thing I've ever seen.

- Yeah? - It was so cute.

Oh my God, Caleb!

You're gonna make the church members talk.

Let them talk.

200,000 subscribers!

- What? - Oh my God!

No, no, no. Lemme see, lemme see.

Hey, y'all, it's Jaz!

Okay, so today we are doing a look with Halo & Honey

that is perfect for Sunday service, modest yet playful.

Just like in this game,

sometimes life throws obstacles at you.

But if you have faith, and a good strategy,

you can level up like nobody's business.

Because remember, beauty is about reflecting

who you are on the inside.

And thanks again to our sponsor, Halo & Honey.

A portion of every sale goes to help the community.

Show her some love.

♪ We like the world ♪

♪ We bring the change ♪

We're really going viral.

See, I told you it would work.

Can you just tell me that it-it worked?

- I mean, hey, there were- - Can you just-just whisper

in my ear that I was right, please?

You was right.

Caleb, you ready?

Yeah, I'm ready.

♪ Kindness is the new life hack ♪

Look, sometimes a simple coat,

a scarf,

even a pair of gloves,

can mean the difference between despair and hope.

So let's keep showing this community

how warmth can be a gift,

inside

and out.

Right?

It's a gift.

It's a gift. It's a gift.

This is not normal, man. Lemme check my Instagram.

What?

They're scaring me. This is crazy.

As part of our Winter Warmup challenge,

we're delivering these care packages

to families who need a little extra help this season.

♪ Yo, check my hoodie and my halo, tripping Jesus ♪

This is the Winter Warmup challenge.

♪ From the church pews to the school hallway ♪

♪ If you need a miracle, we're on our way ♪

Merry Christmas. ♪ No cake, no fame ♪

♪ Just purpose and playing ♪

Oh my goodness! These look amazing.

Oh my God. Oh my God!

What the hell?

This is not happening. Is this real?

Half a million subscribers.

Caleb, we built this.

I think God built this.

But we did press Record.

Promise me something.

That we don't lose this.

The why behind all of it.

We keep each other accountable.

No matter how big this gets, we stay us.

Deal.

♪ You walked in the room ♪

You bought a Christmas tree?

- Of course. - Aren't you in exile?

- It's Christmas. - Everyone should have one.

- Especially me. - Oh yeah?

My birthday is Christmas, remember?

Besides, let's not even get into the whole philosophy

about how all things are temporary.

We still gotta live.

So you don't mind combining your birthday

with Christmas presents?

Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no. I love Christmas.

Everyone gets a little softer,

a little more kid-like, you know?

And there's twinkling lights, wrapped gifts,

Santa Claus, Christmas miracles.

It's just, everything about Christmas is amazing.

Christmas doesn't feel like a miracle to me.

- Why not? - Well,

my dad was always making

these big promises during Christmas,

and he would get really drunk and

disappear for days.

And so my mom just, she kept everything together.

So she got every job imaginable.

Catering, cleaning, anything.

She was always working on Christmas.

And then one year,

I was home alone, and.

I got a call that my dad was brought

to the hospital by the police.

He was drunk on Christmas Eve, and

fell asleep in the snow.

My mom barely made it back in time to say goodbye.

Even though he was never really there for me,

I really wish I was there for him in those final moments.

And he always told me I brought him joy.

Jasmine.

Of course you did.

So yeah.

This Winter Warmup,

it means a lot.

This ring,

it was my dad's wedding ring.

Jasmine.

Can I have a hug?

I'm so sorry, Jasmine.

Okay.

I'm good.

What, just like that?

Yeah, I don't, I don't wanna dwell.

Okay.

How do you feel about some video games?

Yeah.

Wh-what are you doing?

How come I'm just finding out that you wear glasses?

Yeah, I usually wear contacts,

but I didn't wear them today, so.

You should've really worn these. You look beautiful.

- Stop it! - No, I'm serious.

I like seeing this side of you.

The real you.

- Yeah? - Yeah.

The real you.

You know what?

I have an idea.

What are you doing now?

Ordering you the most fabulous pair of glasses

you've ever seen in your life.

You'll wanna wear these on camera. Trust me.

Caleb, you don't have to do that.

Jasmine, you showed me a whole new world.

Lemme do this for you.

Actually, hold that thought.

I should take this.

Hi, Dad.

Hey.

I've been watching your videos.

Gotta say, I am impressed.

- What, really? - Uh, I mean, thank you, Dad.

Hmm. You know what?

I think it's time to celebrate your success.

How about a party at the house to celebrate your 30th?

A party, for me?

And bring your little friend too. What's her name?

Um, um, Jasmine, right?

Yeah. Yeah, Dad, we'll be there.

Excellent. I'll see you then.

I think I've finally done it.

Thanks to you.

This is huge.

We just finished cleaning this new client's dress.

Jaz, it is the perfect outfit for meeting the parents.

Especially when the parent is Reverend.

Richer-Than-God Samuel.

- I have it in the house. - What? No!

I can't risk that again.

I walked around feeling like everybody knew.

That's right. You're rolling in it now.

Just buy a new dress.

Okay. No thank you.

I'm-I'm gonna wear something I already have.

And we're not rolling in money.

Everything we make goes to the charities we sponsor, okay?

Oh!

What is that?

- Oh my gosh! - These are no joke.

Those are the newest video glasses.

You can even live stream with them.

Wait. No, look, there's a note.

"Just a little something to help you

see Christmas miracles in a new light.

Love, Caleb."

Ooh, someone's given up the cookie.

- Stop it! - Oh.

What?

- This is cute. Okay. - Okay, let's go.

I gotta try these on immediately.

♪ Jingle bell, jingle bell flex ♪

Oh!

Oh my God!

How did he get a bed in here? What?

Oh! Oh my God!

What's happening? What is this?

What is going on?

Oh my God!

What?

"To my Christmas miracle."

Looks like you're not just giving up the cookie,

but the whole bakeshop.

Okay, shh. I'm about to record.

Oh my God.

Sorry.

Oh, Caleb!

Thank you. This is beautiful.

You've done too much.

I'm really feeling the Christmas spirit.

Thank you.

Oh, Caleb!

Thank you. This is beautiful.

I'm really feeling the Christmas spirit. Thank you.

You know what? You look amazing.

- Thank you. - You belong here.

Caleb.

My boy.

The man of the hour.

Happy birthday, son.

Thank you, Dad.

- And Jasmine. - Hi.

Wonderful to see you.

Nice to see you too.

I have to say, the work you've been doing with my son

has, uh, impressed me more than I expected.

Thank you, Reverend.

Yeah, we're just trying to make a difference.

And make a difference you have.

And, uh, let's talk in private.

Both of you.

Oh. Okay.

Okay.

Have a seat.

I believe this concerns me.

May I join you, Reverend?

Oh, please do.

Let's talk about the success of your little channel. Hmm?

Sponsorships, donations.

Pulling in a tidy sum now, isn't it?

Yeah. It's growing fast, Dad.

We're making real money,

and putting it right back into the community.

- Yeah. - Well, community's good,

but the church is even better.

You should funnel the funds through the ministry.

That way it's properly looked after, with real oversight.

Okay. Um, but that's not what we promised our followers.

Our plan was to put the money directly into local charities,

free clinics, and after school programs.

Oh, my dear.

The church can accomplish far more

than you or any neighborhood group, right?

We have the infrastructure, the credibility.

If you wanna do real work for the Lord,

then this is how it's done.

As a matter of fact, this outlines how the channel's funds

will come under the church's umbrella.

We'll support you as far as marketing and content.

And I might even put Caleb in a leadership role.

So you're basically telling us to hand over everything?

My company is the sponsor and co-founder of this channel,

- so how could that- - Which is why I have.

Joy Carmichael here.

Joy has pledged a major donation, on one condition,

that her company, Glory & Edges,

become the exclusive sponsor of the channel.

She has considerably more resources at her disposal

than, uh, Holy Honey Haircare.

Uh, Halo, Halo & Honey.

Right, right.

So you have to admit,

the channel will be far more abundant with her involved.

What?

Well, surely you understand,

we can't have two competing haircare brands, sugar.

But Caleb and I are the founders.

- How can you just- - Well, actually,

you've been using church resources all along.

I mean, Caleb's brand is based on mine.

And who do you think pays the utilities

at that condo you've been using as an office space,

or the auditorium that you've been using as a film set?

The channel's always belonged to the church.

We're just now making it official.

Oh, this little girl has a long, dirty history

of taking things that aren't hers.

Even the clothes off her back.

I recognized that outfit, young lady,

from those videos at Caleb's party.

That red dress is custom, and it was made for me.

How dare you stretch it out?

Whose clothes are you wearing today?

- This is mine. - Ah.

Caleb bought it from me, so.

Church money again.

Hey, can you leave her alone?

You can keep making your content,

but the funds go through the church.

- That is non-negotiable. - No, that's not gonna happen.

That money was meant to help people directly,

not line the pockets of a mega ministry.

Oh, you had better watch your tone, little girl.

Caleb, you sign this and I get to put something into play

that I've been longing to do for a long time.

I wanna name you as my successor at Kingdom of God Church.

Caleb, say something.

We agreed we wouldn't sell out like this.

Uh...

I mean, Dad's right about one thing.

The church does have the networks

to distribute the funds better.

Maybe it's the right path.

And you could probably sell a whole lot more.

Halo & Honey another way, right?

Are you hearing yourself?

What are you doing? We built this.

You're just gonna hand it over?

Look, uh...

I'm sorry, Jasmine.

This-this is my decision.

And it is the right one, son.

I think, as a matter of fact,

we should talk more formally about your future.

We're gonna need some privacy.

I don't believe this.

- Okay. - No, I trusted you.

Let's talk futures, Reverend Caleb.

I'll let you two have your father-son time.

Oh, I'm so proud of you.

I am.

Come on, have a seat.

The old man just named Caleb as his successor.

What?

This ruins everything.

Okay, why?

Caleb's little channel doesn't even have any impact.

It has.

Look, I didn't know the kinda numbers they were raising.

And the analytics, through the roof.

We shouldn't have underestimated them.

We need to make sure that Caleb

can't take over anything permanently.

What are you saying?

I'm saying is that we need to make sure

that Caleb can't take over the church.

By any means necessary.

♪ I'm on the naughty list ♪

♪ Hey, so sorry ♪

You know what to do about it.

♪ It's time to pull up, tell him this ♪

♪ I'm the queen of the Christmas twist ♪

Jasmine! Hey!

Stop, stop, stop! Hey, please!

No, Caleb!

- I'm done! - Jasmine.

You made your choice, and now I'm making mine.

Hey, you're upset.

Okay. It's late.

At least let me drive you home.

I have a rideshare coming.

Cancel it, please.

Jasmine, please, let me drive you home. Let me explain.

Fine.

But we're leaving now.

Okay, let's go.

I'm so sorry.

Hey. Yeah, they're on the move.

Yep. The tracker should be active.

Just make it look like a carjacking gone bad.

Oi, and remember,

keep the car.

Yeah.

Jasmine, you have to believe me.

I did not know it was gonna go down like that.

Jasmine, look, I'm-I'm so sorry.

Can you look at me?

Jasmine, please look at me.

Jasmine.

Can you look at me?

Hey. Jasmine, come on.

- Please speak to me. - There's nothing to say!

I'm right around the corner, on the right.

I'm so sorry.

Jasmine, uh, I-I know you're angry.

Angry is an understatement.

Okay, I was in that room,

and I didn't do anything to protect you.

Look, I feel pathetic.

Hey, can you look at me?

I need you to look at me and see

- I'm telling you the truth. - You didn't take a deal,

Caleb, you took everything.

I didn't. I just wanted my dad to see me.

Well, you lost me!

Look, I swear, I never wanted this to cost you.

Jasmine, please, just look at me. I love you.

I love you.

- Oh my God! - Get out, now!

Oh my God!

Oh my God, Caleb.

Stop! Just take the car!

Help! Someone, help!

- Oh, God! - Caleb!

Someone, help, please!

No!

- Oh my God! - 911. What is your emergency?

- I need someone here now! - I need someone here now!

Hello? Hang on.

Don't hang up, I need...

No, my boyfriend's been shot.

Can someone help, please?

Oh, please. Caleb, stay with me.

Please, Caleb.

Oh my God!

Someone, help!

Caleb!

Someone help, please!

- Paging Dr. Staitman. - Dr. Staitman, please.

Paging Dr. Bender. Paging Dr. Bender, please.

Uh, I'm Reverend Samuel.

My son Caleb was brought in here. Where-where is he?

Reverend Samuel, your son was admitted

- to emergency surgery. - Surgery?

- What happened to him. - Please, I need to see Caleb.

Tell me he'll be okay.

I need to be there when he wakes up.

Miss, you need to rest.

You! What happened to my son?

A gunman attacked Caleb.

He-he just started beating him on the head,

over and over again,

and just shot him, and stole the car.

And now he is in surgery, fighting for his life.

- No, you don't understand. - It wasn't the argument.

- I didn't- - Before you,

he would've never even been in that neighborhood,

Your neighborhood.

- That's not fair. - Isn't it?

He had a future, a purpose,

but it wasn't enough for you to come

between him and his calling.

You had to come between him and his family too, huh?

- Lucien! - Mrs. Samuel, please.

Don't talk to my wife.

I don't want you anywhere near my son.

Keep this opportunist away from my son!

I need, I need you to leave.

- Now! - Let me see Caleb, please.

- I just wanna see Caleb. - You need to leave.

- Please! Please! - Get out! Get out!

Lucien.

- Mildred, Mildred, Mildred. - Our baby!

Mildred, I'm sorry.

- I'm sorry. - Oh, my baby.

God Challenges!

Hey, everyone.

Um...

Normally, Caleb is the one in front of the camera.

I'm so...

I'm sorry to come on like this, just, um, looking a mess.

But, um, we were in a carjacking, and, um,

he was attacked and shot,

and-and now he's in critical condition.

We got into an argument before the attack, and

all I want is a chance to make it right.

A lot of you come to our channel for hope and inspiration.

So please,

if you pray,

please pray for Caleb.

He always talked about believing in Christmas miracles,

and how faith can move mountains.

And if there is ever a time for a miracle, it's now.

- Paging Dr. Bender. - Paging Dr. Bender, please.

We've been able to stabilize Caleb.

Fortunately, the gunshot wound

missed all major vascular structures.

However, Caleb is exhibiting signs of a rare

neurological condition known as locked-in syndrome.

What does that mean?

It means that Caleb is fully conscious.

He can hear us, he can understand everything,

but he can't move or communicate.

He's trapped in his own body, and may never walk again.

He's trapped in his body?

So what you're saying is my boy is in hell on Earth?

Baby.

Are you sure?

'Cause this-this sounds made up.

Now, I-I-I want a second opinion.

This-this is my son we're talking about it here.

This is my, my son.

We'll be monitoring his brain activity closely.

Uh...

Doctor...

If there is anyone out there

that knows anything about locked-in syndrome,

or has experienced it, or knows anything that can help,

please, I'm desperate.

If you believe in miracles,

send one to the Son of a Preacher.

Hi. Jasmine?

It's me, Chloe, from the DMs.

Oh, Chloe.

- Hi. - Hi.

Oh, hey, do-do you wanna sit down?

Oh, yeah.

What did, what did you wanna tell me?

It's about Caleb and the whole locked-in thing.

My cousin Mikey,

he had this awful snowboarding accident a few years back.

Brain injury, the works. Same diagnosis.

Now, the doctors, they were all gloom and doom,

and pretty much just told my Aunt Linda, his mom,

that she should be prepared for him to be gone,

you know, and just, he'd be a vegetable forever.

And my Aunt Linda, well,

she's-she's a force, all right?

Like, she wouldn't accept it.

She just found this article somewhere about music therapy.

Like, using personally-significant music

to wake up dormant parts of the brain.

Everyone thought she was losing it, but she did it.

And-and she sat next to him, played music from his MP3,

every single day for weeks.

Nothing happened. It was heartbreaking, actually.

And one afternoon, she plays this one song,

and it's this,

this '90s R&B song,

and it's so cheesy, and Mikey actually hates it.

We actually only played it to annoy him when we were kids.

It's, uh, "I Wanna Sex You Up," Color Me Badd.

That song? Are you serious?

Cross my heart, Jasmine.

And get this. His finger twitched.

Like, it was the tiniest, littlest flutter, but it moved.

My Aunt Linda, she's freaking out. She screams.

She plays it again. She plays it even louder.

And he blinks, Like, a real conscious blink.

But he came back.

He-he talks, he laughs, he makes fun of my aunt's cooking.

He's Mikey again.

All because of Color Me Badd.

Well, kinda.

Look, when you had mentioned that Caleb was trapped,

and-and-and you wanted help, I just thought,

hey, you know, maybe,

like, maybe music is the key to him too.

Music therapy?

Yeah.

Triggered by Color Me Badd?

I know, but yet, apparently God works in mysterious ways.

Also uses, you know, questionable soundtracks too, but...

Honey.

You're jumpier than a cat

in a room full of rocking chairs.

Can I help you with something?

Rita, hi.

Um, I was just looking for someone or, well, anyone.

Anyone that could help me talk to the reverend about Caleb.

Honey, you know as well as I do,

you might as well be the devil himself.

Yeah, but I've been trying to show them

something that could help him.

There's this music therapy

that I think could spark some communication.

Do you think it's real?

Yeah, I do.

I've done the research, but nobody wants to hear it.

I think it could really help.

The reverend basically banished me,

and the hospital staff only listens to his orders.

Look, I've been around this church a long time.

I've seen the reverend preach to presidents

and wrestle with demons,

but I've never seen him quite like this.

He's keeping secrets. A lot of them.

I just want him to have a shot at a normal life again.

Then don't let nobody shut you down, you hear?

You got a way to help that boy, you do it.

Thank you for believing me.

Caleb's got a good heart, and so do you.

I won't give up, I promise.

♪ Here I am ♪

Dr. Greene, Reverend Samuel, um,

I need to talk to you about Caleb.

What is she doing here?

I've been doing some research,

and I think there's a way we can help him communicate.

I expressly forbade her seeming Caleb, did I not?

I appreciate your concern,

but these things are very complicated.

I'm gonna have to ask you to leave,

to respect the wishes of Caleb's family.

I know it's not simple, okay?

There's music therapy with EEG feedback.

It's been used to help with patients like Caleb.

It could help him connect, let us know he's still there.

My assistant showed me your latest video.

I am up to date, and frankly unimpressed.

Dr. Greene is a specialist.

Now leave us,

before I summon the authorities and have you removed.

- Just read this. Please. - ♪ Why can't faith hear me ♪

Even if you don't believe me right now,

at least consider it.

He's your son.

♪ They see the surface ♪

- Please don't give up on him. - ♪ Miss the song ♪

Okay. You've done enough, Jasmine.

♪ Talk in faith, but they don't let go ♪

Hey.

I made you some mushroom tea.

The kind that's good for your skin,

not the "let's take a magic trip" kind.

Thanks. I'll have some in a bit.

You should rest.

I can't.

I fell in love with him, India.

I really fell in love with the son of the mega pastor.

I never thought, like...

Someone like him?

And now I feel like God is punishing me.

Jasmine, no. You fell in love.

You should never feel guilty for falling in love.

It's one of the most holy gifts God has given us,

the desire to connect.

I didn't know you were into God.

Yeah, Yeah. You didn't know I was deep, huh?

Well.

If you're not sleeping,

I'm not sleeping.

Stubborn.

Yeah.

It's what best friends do.

Rough shift?

Girl, I just dropped off a delivery

at Joy Carmichael's mansion.

Guess who answered the damn door?

Please don't say a robot butler.

Weirder. Pastor John Miles.

Okay, how's that weird?

Doesn't she sponsor the church or something?

It gets weirder. He opened the door like he lives there.

Then, when I stepped inside,

real quick, just to set the clothes down,

I saw a framed photo on the mantle.

- Of what? - Of them?

Pastor John and Joy.

All cozy, like some twisted family church Christmas card.

Wait, what?

And get this.

He tried to flirt with me.

Real greasy.

"You have a light around you," he said.

I was like, "Boy, please."

Okay, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait. Let's backtrack.

Why would they even be close like that?

Exactly. Something felt off.

Like secrets in the attic, skeletons in the closet off.

We dig. Tonight.

Now, that's what I like to hear.

Girl, I'm done playing nice.

They wanna keep me from seeing Caleb,

let's give them a real reason to be afraid.

Mm-hmm.

Okay, I gotta get some stuff from his place

before they burn it all.

♪ Disappointment ♪

♪ Yeah ♪

Yeah?

♪ Shades of love - I'll be there.

♪ Blocking the light meant to heal ♪

♪ The soul ♪

♪ Oh ♪

This can't go on.

If my wife knew I was meeting you, she would.

That's your big concern now?

We need to finalize what we discussed.

Hand over to church publicly

and endorse me as your successor.

Oh yeah, and you need to make it known

that Caleb's out of the running.

Caleb is my legitimate son.

I always intended for him to take over, John, not you.

But you've also been using church funds

for our personal arrangements.

You destroy my reputation,

you expose yourself in the process.

Well, I'm squeaky clean in the eyes of the church.

Ms. Joy, well, she could spin any story she wants.

The only one that'd be going down is you.

I can't let you destroy my family's lives.

- They don't know- - Oh, no, no, no.

Don't worry, Reverend.

You won't be left with nothing. Just step down.

Mildred doesn't deserve this.

Keep your mouth shut and do what you're told,

and she'll never know.

And don't get any funny ideas,

'cause carjackings, they happen every day,

and some people just don't make it out alive.

That was you?

- You arranged it? - Do we have a deal or not?

Fine. I will announce it at Sunday service.

Where are you going, Lucien?

We've got nothing more to discuss.

Holy mother of God.

Good evening, friends.

I can't tell you how touched I am

to see you all here in support of Caleb.

Mildred and I appreciate you all being here,

and we ask that you continue

to hold Caleb up in your prayers.

♪ I don't ♪

Paging Dr. Bender.

♪ Have the words to make this right ♪

I got your DM, you little bitch.

Get in the goddamn car.

Don't play with the Kingdom of God, little girl.

You think you can scare me?

I know what you did, Pastor John.

I know you tried to have Caleb killed.

Caleb? Please.

I mean, even before he was in a coma,

or locked in or whatever, he was in a coma.

He was nothing.

And he still is nothing.

He was given everything. I was given nothing.

Everything that I have, I earned.

What, you think my parents just gave me things on a plate?

I know your mom did.

It's Joy Carmichael, isn't it?

Very good.

Very good, little haircare chemist.

Scientists turned camerawoman, huh?

See, well, I did some background too.

See, we both have hardworking mothers and, shall I say,

absent fathers.

Well, you know what?

Caleb is coming back,

and he will take over the church.

He's the son of the preacher man.

I am the son of the preacher man. Me.

I was born first. That's right.

And now I get control of the church.

What? You're Reverend Samuel's illegitimate son?

Yeah, that's right.

And I may be illegitimate, but I am the rightful heir.

God helps those who helps himself.

Yeah, it might've taken me

a few extra steps to make it happen,

but yeah, what are you gonna do, right?

What do you mean?

I mean, somebody killed Caleb.

He might as well be dead, though.

But it worked out in the end.

You tried to kill your brother?

You ain't got no proof.

It's your word against mine.

Well, maybe I'm not the only one

who can see who you really are.

What?

Everyone, this is Pastor John Miles.

He was the one who orchestrated the attack on Caleb.

Hey, shut up. What are you talking about?

Him and his mom, Joy Carmichael,

have been the ones blackmailing Reverend Samuel.

Hey, shut up!

You're on live stream, bitch!

You little bitch!

- Get off me! - Get out of the car!

♪ Oh, oh ♪

♪ Lord, oh, give me strength ♪

Milly. What are you doing here?

You mean here, in you and Joy's love nest?

♪ God's mercy ♪

I'm so sorry, baby.

Uh, I-I destroyed everything we built.

- It's all my fault. - Enough!

You don't get a pity party.

Our son may never walk again because of you.

I don't need your guilt. I need your silence.

Be from this moment on, you are no longer in charge.

You think I didn't know about Joy?

I've known for years.

What I didn't know is that you made her your partner

in ministry business

and blood.

Pastor John is your son.

Baby, I was gonna tell you.

You weren't gonna tell me anything.

You coward!

I am taking over the Kingdom of God Church,

and not as your first lady, but as its rightful leader.

- Mildred- - You,

you will step down.

Take a sabbatical, write a book,

whatever penance your ego will tolerate.

But I will lead, I will preach,

and I am taking this legacy.

And you, you will have an allowance.

The congregation doesn't need a man who lost his way.

They need a woman who never took her eyes off the flock.

And please bless us with your power,

your healing, and your presence.

In Jesus's name, amen.

Amen.

Thank you.

Caleb,

if you can hear me,

I brought you something.

♪ Yeah, baby ♪

♪ Mm ♪

- It's your favorite. - ♪ I wish you something ♪

♪ Special tonight ♪

Our song.

♪ I wish you you a merry Christmas ♪

♪ I wish you a merry Christmas and a happy New Year ♪

Do you remember?

♪ Good tidings I bring - I do.

♪ On this lovely night ♪

- ♪ Good tidings for Christmas. - When we danced,

it felt like God cracked open the sky, and whispered,

"Pay attention."

You showed me miracles, Caleb.

Real ones.

- ♪ Bring me some loving tonight. - And so now I'm here,

praying.

Dear God, you already gave me the miracle of meeting Caleb.

♪ Bring love to us - Please give me

one more miracle. ♪ Tonight ♪

♪ And bring it right here, ooh ♪

- ♪ Baby, bring it right here. - Please bring him back.

♪ Don't hold back, just let the love flow ♪

Oh my God.

Oh my God! Oh my God!

- Oh my God, oh my God! - Oh! Oh, my baby!

Oh, oh, baby!

Oh, it worked!

Oh my God!

Jasmine!

It worked, Jasmine, it worked!

Your-your music, your faith, it worked!

Oh my God! No, it wasn't me, it was God.

♪ I wish you a merry Christmas

Caleb?

- Thank god! - It worked! It worked!

♪ I wish you a merry Christmas and a happy New Year ♪

I can't feel my legs.

- It's okay. - I can't feel my legs.

Just take it slow. Take it slow.

- It's okay. - I can't feel my legs.

- I can't feel my legs. - Your mom's right.

It's okay. It's okay.

Just breathe, just breathe, just breathe,

just breathe, just breathe.

I'm right here.

I love you.

Thank you for never giving up on me.

I love you so much.

I love you too.

Baby.

This belonged to my father.

He didn't always know how to love,

but he gave me the heart to try.

I'm here.

Every step.

Even if we don't dance again,

I'm with you.

I love you, Jasmine.

I love you too.

♪ Christmas baby ♪

♪ Oh, my ♪

♪ Christmas baby ♪

♪ Oh ♪

♪ We wish you a merry Christmas ♪

Hey!

♪ Oh ♪

♪ Oh

♪ The world feels quiet ♪

♪ The air feels vibrant ♪

♪ Like heaven's holding ♪

♪ Its breath tonight - Rita!

Why is there a broom here? We can't do that tradition.

Bridezilla, don't you worry about a thing.

Let me take care of it. Don't worry.

Okay? ♪ Every world feels true ♪

♪ I prayed for peace and dreamed of life ♪

♪ I never thought I'd feel this alive ♪

Dearly beloved, we are gathered here

under God's sky and by the waters he made

to witness and celebrate the union of Jasmine and Caleb,

two souls who have shown us all the true meaning

of love, resilience, and redemption.

Amen.

And I am so honored that, as the leader of the church,

this is the first wedding I get to officiate.

Ah, and Caleb, don't think we didn't notice

that you're getting married

on Christmas Day and your birthday.

Son, that's either genius or very risky.

Now, before we begin the vows,

the couple would like to share a personal testimony.

Ah, Caleb.

- We made it! - We made it!

Oh my God!

I

Never would've made it here

if you hadn't made me believe in miracles.

Before I met you, I thought I was happy,

I thought I was fulfilled.

But the way you look at the world,

it inspired a part of me that I locked away.

Caleb, you really are a Christmas miracle,

and I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you.

Caleb?

Baby, you know you're my Christmas miracle.

I love you.

And before you,

people thought I was shallow.

And maybe that was true.

But baby,

you,

your kindness,

your bravery,

showed me who I really was, and I was scared.

Scared of showing the world another part of me.

So thank you, Jasmine.

You truly saved my life.

Baby, I love you.

Okay.

Will you now exchange rings?

♪ Oh ♪

Your rings are the symbol of your unbreakable bond.

♪ Soft light on the floor ♪

♪ The world fades away ♪

♪ Every heartbeat

It's almost done.

♪ Leads me away instead

By the power vested in me by God and this sacred community,

I now pronounce you husband and wife.

Caleb, you may kiss your bride.

♪ I'll always be there ♪

♪ One step ♪

♪ Closer to you ♪

♪ One step ♪

♪ Closer to me - Oh my God!

Babe! You're standing!

♪ One step closer to my heart ♪

Oh, baby.

♪ One step closer to us

Hallelujah! Praise the Lord!

♪ Everything fells brand new ♪

♪ As I walk this road ♪

Ooh, it's time to jump the broom!

♪ Silken shadows ♪

♪ Tears in my smile ♪

♪ We've crossed every distance, every mile ♪

♪ There's no turning back, no dream too far ♪

♪ Your name is a prayer in the song of my heart ♪

♪ I see forever in your eyes ♪

♪ This love is truth, and never lies ♪

♪ Every second brings me through ♪

♪ To the only place I've ever belonged ♪

♪ You ♪

♪ Oh ♪

♪ One step closer to love ♪

♪ One step closer to grace ♪

♪ One step closer to the life ♪

♪ We were born to embrace ♪

♪ Every moment I do ♪

♪ Every whisper ♪

♪ Is true ♪

♪ I'm just one ♪

♪ Step ♪

♪ Closer ♪

♪ One step closer ♪

♪ To you ♪