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2 ,800 square feet, four bedrooms, two and a half baths, quiet streets, great

schools, close to shopping. Betsy, you told Jackson that you'd be to work early

this morning. I've got time.

Mm -hmm.

Oh, what do you think?

Looking good.

You didn't even look.

Mom, you have done, like, a million open houses, and you always look great.

When do you set this up?

Since you are going off to college in the fall, and I decided I don't want you

graduating from veterinary school with a mountain of debt.

Well, in that case, you look amazing.

Oh, you're so kind.

Good luck.

What about breakfast?

I'll just grab something in the diner. That's not healthy. I'm going to tell

Jackson you said that.

I hate this car. I just put in a new battery, too.

Well, now I really will be late for work.

All right, well, I have to stop by the diner anyway.

Come on.

Okay.

Mom, it's almost Christmas, and we are the only house without our tree out. I

know, I know. We're going to get to it.

Let's fix the car first, then I get to decorating.

I'll take a look at your car later and see what's going on.

Or we could take it to a mechanic.

Do you have any idea how much those people charge just to flip the hood?

Well, I mean, I've saved my tip. I can pay for it. Oh, now that money's for

school. You're going to need it to buy books and supplies.

Believe me, it adds up. Well, we've talked about this, honey. It's all about

planning ahead.

Staying focused.

Stop worrying.

Not everything has to be about me going to college.

It's kind of a big deal. True.

However, so is having a car that starts when I need it. I'm not sure I'll put

those two in the same category, Mom.

But point taken.

I will take care of it, one way or the other, okay?

Okay. Okay.

Oh, anybody know where I can find a good waitress around here? All right,

Jackson, I'm going to grab my apron.

Let me guess, car wouldn't start again? I should probably push that thing over a

cliff. Good idea.

Doesn't look very nice. Yeah, it's probably not a good morning to try to

through charms. I guess you're just here for the muffins, then. Mm -hmm. Are

they ready?

I ran a little bit behind, but I can bring them over to you when they're

Ah, you're busy.

No, no. First rule of the realtor's handbook.

Nothing like that fresh -baked smell to make a house feel like a home.

Well, in that case, here's the address.

That was easy. Thank you.

Make sure you tell everybody where you got them.

Good luck.

What do you think?

Looks great.

Christmas isn't for a few more weeks.

Yeah, but this way everyone can get into the holiday spirit early.

So it's still missing something.

Yeah, the diner was so busy, Jackson's going to bring some muffins by later

today. Oh, and I'm sure it's no bother for him to drop everything and drive

halfway across town to your open house.

Do me a favor. Jackson's a good guy and a good friend. Hmm, and not exactly hard

on the eyes either.

Not to mention he can hold up his end of a conversation.

Meg, I have a house to sell. I'm going. I'm going.

Just... Let me remind you, my dear, the good guys who are actually good guys,

they are few and far between.

And let me remind you, I am perfectly fine with my life just the way it is.

There's nothing wrong with fine.

But it's not the same as happy.

Bye.

Bye.

Did I tell you I finally finished my college application?

And when are you supposed to hear back?

Not for a while.

A couple of the schools are in state. I should be fine getting in those.

Yeah? And the other ones?

Well, they both have these really great veterinary programs.

Like, the best in the country.

Where are they?

California and Montana.

Oh, that's a long way from home.

Your mom's not going to be happy about that.

I know.

Mom wants me to stay in state, but I'm 18 now. She needs to stop worrying about

me all the time. This is a big step for her, too.

Speaking of your mom...

Think you could hold down the fort while I go and deliver these delicious

muffins to her?

Sure thing.

All right.

You know, I still remember the first time your mom took you down to help

Adelaide at the shelter.

That look on your face.

You were walking on air.

I was 12 years old. Yes, I know that. But your eyes still light up the same

every time you go down there.

Anybody can see how much helping those animals means to you.

What do I want to do?

And you will.

Because when you find something that you love that much, you don't let anything

stand in your way.

Not even a protective mother.

All right. Thanks, Jackson. Don't burn the place down.

No promises.

The owners put on a new compiler roof about eight years ago.

It came with a 20 -year guarantee.

How flexible are they on the price?

Well, it just came on the market, but I'm sure they'd be willing to talk.

Why don't we go into the kitchen?

Seriously, I feel like this town is actually getting smaller right before my

very eyes.

You're gonna miss it here and you know it. Gina, please.

My best friend is getting all nostalgic and we haven't even left yet.

You can just sit anywhere.

Earth to Betsy.

Hey, uh, we're going skiing tonight. You coming?

Yeah, yeah, sure, great.

Hi. Hi.

Hi.

Um, would you like something to drink?

Water's fine, thanks.

All right, um, I will give you a minute.

Uh, these guys on base were saying that you got really good burgers here. Oh,

yeah, they're great.

So, a burger with fries?

Please. You got it. I will go put your order up.

Um, cheese.

I mean, do you want cheese on your burger?

Do I?

Yeah. Come on, of course.

Thank you.

They're just looking.

I don't know. You got this whole Christmas vibe going on in here.

What?

Later on, when he's remembering those warm holiday feelings, he may want to

relive those memories for years to come by buying this house.

Really? Yeah.

Well, you know, you run a diner for long enough to pick up a thing or two. I

never knew you were so insightful.

Yeah, well, now you do.

Also pretty handy with cars if you want me to come by later. Oh, yeah, that's

okay.

Yeah?

One of these days you're going to say yes, and I am going to surprise you.

Thanks for the muffins.

You're welcome.

How's that burger?

Good, yeah.

Can I get you anything else?

Some pie, maybe?

No, I'm good, thanks.

All right.

Are you at... Do you live here? In Garland, I mean? Yeah, yeah, yeah, all

life.

It's nice.

Kind of small.

I like it.

It's my first chance to get off the base.

Kind of reminds me of home.

Talk about small.

And where's home?

There's a little town in Wyoming.

You've never heard of it.

More than.

Do you get to go back for Christmas?

They got me to do some special training.

There's no time.

That's too bad.

It's okay.

I joined up.

It's what I wanted to do.

My name is Betsy.

Tyler.

Nice to meet you.

It's nice to meet you, Tyler.

Come on in.

James. Yes.

I thought that was you. It's Ellen Rogers.

Well, it was Ellen Smith back in college, but it's Rogers now.

Ellen, hi.

Oh, my God. Gosh, what a nice surprise.

How are you?

Great. Wow, it is so good to see you. Yeah, you too.

Do you remember Alex?

Hi, Jane.

Alex, yes.

You know, I always had a feeling you two would end up together. You're the agent

for the house?

Ask me anything you'd like. Well, talk about fate. You know, this is exactly

kind of house we've been looking for. Yeah.

But what about you? We all went home for summer after junior year. We never

heard from you again.

Yeah. No, it's just it wasn't in the cards.

I started a family instead.

We missed you.

We always wondered.

Long story.

But as you said, here we are.

Must be fate. So let me show you the house. Great.

Pardon me here.

Jackson! Hey, mister. I was just waiting for you. I got another call from the

Schuyler brothers this morning. I told you. Diner's not for sale.

Hear me out. I got another call and...

They've upped their offer. Ten percent.

Why? What's so special about the place? You know how this area is growing. Lots

of people moving in.

The scholars are developers, so this is an investment.

Well, still not interested.

Thanks, Phil.

Well, let me know if you change your mind.

You'll be the first to know.

Hey, Betsy, I'm back.

Jackson! Hi!

Sorry, we were just, you know, talking.

It's my fault, sir. I was keeping Betsy from her work.

I apologize.

Oh, that's all right. You are?

Private Tyler Sloan, sir.

This is Jackson. I told you about him.

It's a pleasure to meet you, sir. Nice to meet you, too.

All right, we're going to check on things in the kitchen.

Thank you for your service.

Thank you, sir.

Hey, Sam.

I guess I better get back.

Yeah. Thanks for talking to me.

Yeah.

Hey, um, my friends and I are going skating tonight.

Would you like to come?

We're all meeting at the park. It's on the west side of town.

I'll find it. All right.

Well, I guess I'll see you tonight, then.

I'll see you tonight.

Bye now.

You're good friends in college.

And then we lost touch after my junior year.

That was the summer I met your dad. I just decided not to go back.

I know.

You told me. Well,

it's so strange, you know. I hadn't seen Alex and Ellen since then, and then

here they are, out of the blue, making an offer on this house.

Well, I mean, that's great, Mom.

You know, it's like Alex said. It's great, like when the stars line up just

right. That doesn't happen very often, does it? When the stars are lining up

just right?

No, definitely not.

Yeah, I think that calls for celebration.

What do you say?

Do something tonight.

I kind of promised Gina that I'd go skating with them tonight, so I'll just

something to eat while I'm out. Oh, yeah, sure.

Sounds like fun.

So, um, who else is going?

Uh, just some kids from school.

Oh, have I met them?

Mom. What?

We're just going skating.

I'm just curious, that's all.

All right.

All right, well, don't come home too late, okay? I won't.

Oh!

Can I borrow your car?

Sure.

Thank you.

Betsy, come on.

I'm going to give him another minute.

You know, those guys do this all the time.

Coming into town and check out the local girls.

They're just flirting. It doesn't mean anything.

I don't know. I don't think Tyler's like that.

Okay.

Just don't wait too long.

Okay.

help me. I'm going to chop you up and sell you for part.

Wow.

Remind me never to get on your bad side.

Oh, you're going to freeze in here.

Yeah, that would be absolutely worth it if I could just get this thing to run.

Yep. That always helps.

Did you want something or are you just here for the show?

I heard you got an offer in the house. I want to come by and say

congratulations.

Must have been those muffins.

Yes. Thank you.

Yeah. Are you okay?

But, you know, I'm fine. It's just this dumb car.

So I talked to Betsy this morning.

She told me about applying to schools.

She seemed really excited.

Yeah. How about you? You wrapped your head around that yet? Sending her off to

college?

Well, I was always in Betsy's future.

But she is leaving.

Things are going to change a lot around here. She's not going to the moon,

Jackson. She'll be home for the holidays. She'll be working in the diner

the summer.

Man,

what are we going to do in between her visits?

Betsy goes off to school, and you're just going to sweep me off my feet.

Yeah, that's worth a shot.

Well, it hasn't happened yet. What makes you think it's going to happen now?

Sometimes you just get that feeling, you know?

That moment when you know exactly what you should do, and you realize that

waiting might be the biggest mistake you've ever made.

You know, sooner or later, everything changes.

There's no getting around it.

Sounds like the solenoid switch.

Betsy?

Betsy?

I'm so sorry.

I got to sign duty tonight.

I had to get someone to cover for me. I didn't think you were coming.

I didn't have your number.

I called the diner, but no one picked up.

I got here as quick as I could.

Would it be right maybe we could just talk some more?

Okay.

I started helping out at the shelter when I was a kid, and I think I knew

then that that's what I wanted to do.

You're going to be a great veterinarian.

You just met me.

I can tell.

It's by talking to you.

The way you listen.

Like, what somebody's saying is important.

Like, it matters.

You just, you really care.

Did that come out right?

Yeah.

That came out just fine.

Hey,

honey. Just checking in. It's getting a little late.

Give me a call, okay?

I was all set to go to college, and then one day, I don't know, I went down to

the recruiter's office and I signed up.

What changed your mind?

I'm not sure I changed my mind exactly.

More like I couldn't ignore this feeling that I had for a long time.

That I wanted to do something that mattered.

You get that feeling sometimes?

You do?

Yeah. Like... Like you're afraid that... You're going to wake up one day, and

it's 20 years later, and you have no idea what you've done with your life,

whatever it was, it wasn't near enough.

I would have understood before I tried to explain that.

My dad was in the army.

He was?

Mm -hmm.

That's when my mom met him.

Where is he now?

He died.

He was killed in action.

I was just a baby. I mean, I don't even remember him.

I'm sorry.

It's okay.

And I know that that's why my mom worries about me so much.

Because of losing him.

And I can tell that sometimes when she's looking at me, thinking about

how much she misses him.

I gotta tell you something.

I mean, just so you know, I only have two more weeks, and then I ship out.

Coming out?

For Christmas?

I mean, we've done a lot.

That's not much time.

I was hoping maybe we could still see each other while I'm here.

Do you know what time it is?

I have been calling and texting and... I turned my phone off and I forgot to

turn it back on.

I'm sorry. It won't happen again, I promise.

Okay.

Well, did you have fun?

Yeah.

Can I tell you about it tomorrow?

Night, honey.

Okay. Night.

happened? You disappeared on me last night. I was texting you.

Well, Tyler showed up, too. Mm -hmm. And Gita is so

nice.

Oh, my gosh.

Look at you all goo -goo -eyed over something.

Just pace yourself, okay? At least try and get through college

before you find the love of your life. Okay.

I'm sorry. Who said anything about love?

I don't know. I just...

I really like talking to him.

Whatever you say.

I'll see you later.

All right. Bye.

It kind of looks like you're in love. Just saying.

Okay. Thanks.

Mom, when are we decorating for Christmas?

I was thinking that maybe we could go through the Christmas decorations in the

garage. Maybe get a treat today?

Yeah. Yeah, sure. Sounds good.

Okay. Say hi to Adelaide.

Hi, Rob. Bye -bye.

How are you getting there?

Good morning, Betsy. Hi, Adelaide.

Who's your handsome friend?

This is Tyler.

Tyler, this is Dr.

Roberts. She runs the shelter.

Call me Adelaide.

Welcome, Tyler.

Thank you, ma 'am.

You're a soldier.

Yes, ma 'am.

Bless your heart.

You know anything about animals, Tyler?

Well, it sounds like he's pretty congested.

He must have been in the cold all night.

You get him cleaned up, and I'll get antibiotics for that congestion.

All right.

How's your mom?

Good. Good. You know, busy.

And what does she think about your young man?

Well, he's not my young man.

And, I don't know, I just like talking to him.

He's a good listener.

How long have you guys known each other?

A couple of days.

Is that why she doesn't know about him?

My mom worries about me enough without knowing that I'm spending time with a

soldier.

She'll worry a lot more if she finds out some other way.

He didn't even come to the door. She's not like her.

She was probably in a hurry.

Yeah, she got on late last night, too. I couldn't get her on the phone. Didn't

know where she was.

Whoever this mystery man is, she may not be ready to talk about it. If she does

have a new boyfriend, she may not think it's anybody else's business.

Not even her protective mother. I'm not protective, but she is going to college.

And that's the point. She needs to stay focused on school, on her future.

She doesn't ever have to depend on anybody for anything.

The last thing she needs right now is to get involved with someone.

She's a smart girl.

It's going to be fine.

Hey. Hello.

Oh, you look cold.

Maybe you need a little something to warm you up. Thank you.

Sure.

Oh, it must be nice. You get to listen to your favorite Christmas music while

you work.

Don't tell anybody, but sometimes when no one else is around, I actually sing

along.

Look, I wanted to thank you for stopping by last night.

Sure. And you were right.

You know, sometimes it's just hard to wrap my head around the fact that she's

actually leaving.

I saw Mitch over here.

I just thought that if you were in the market for a house, you would come see

me.

Yeah, I'm not buying a house.

Well, what was Mitch so happy about then?

Well, he got an offer from a couple guys a while back, and they bumped up their

price trying to get my attention.

An offer for the diner?

Yeah. And you're really thinking about selling?

Well, like I said, they're definitely trying to get my attention.

I don't really know where I would go if I sold it, so... What do you think about

the idea?

Well, um... The market's pretty strong. It's a good time to sell.

Yep, yep, that's what Mitch said.

Yeah.

Like you said, sooner or later, everything changes. There's no getting

it.

All right, girl.

Almost done.

Trust me. You're in good hands.

Hi, Mom.

Yeah, I'm almost through.

Uh, no, actually, I've got a ride.

Yeah.

Okay, bye.

Uh, we should probably go.

You would not believe how beautiful it was today. And good news, Adelaide found

homes for two of the cats. Betsy, whose car is that?

I was going to tell you about that.

And?

Mom, come on.

This is Tyler.

Hi.

Tyler. Private Tyler Schmoe.

Nice to meet you, Miss McKendrick.

Tyler is a soldier at the base.

He came into the diner yesterday, and that's how we met.

Yesterday? Wow. I don't know anyone in town.

Bet she was real nice talking to me and all.

She told me about the shelter and said I could drive out with her this morning.

He was a big help, too.

I'm sure Adelaide appreciated it. I enjoyed it.

Well, it was great meeting you, Tyler, and thanks for driving Betsy home.

Yes, ma 'am. Actually, I thought maybe Tyler could stay for dinner.

That's right.

He's being polite.

I mean, he was stuck on the base for Thanksgiving, can't make it home for

Christmas. He ought to have at least one home -cooked meal, all right?

Um, I don't want you to go to any trouble. It's no trouble.

It's just dinner.

Right, Mom?

You're welcome to stay, Tyler.

Thank you, ma 'am.

Does your family still live in Wyoming?

Yes, ma 'am. My mom and my little sister, Katie.

Betsy told me about your husband, Mr. McKendry.

About your loss.

I'm very sorry.

Thank you.

That's him?

Yeah. His name is Danny.

He was a sergeant.

Right, Mom?

Mm -hmm.

Was your father in the military?

He worked the ranch his whole life.

And you grew up there on the ranch?

We've been on that land three generations now.

Four, if you count me.

So you're going back after you get out of the army?

No.

What's the other question?

It's okay.

I'm just not really sure what I want to do.

Family is important.

That's what my mother said.

She... Wasn't really crazy about me signing up.

I felt bad about that.

I wasn't doing it to worry her.

I was looking for something and I couldn't even say what it was.

I just knew it was out here somewhere.

But she didn't really understand.

I wasn't exactly eloquent in making my case.

I'm sure they miss you very much.

I miss them too.

And maybe I won't go back.

I mean, I do love it there.

Hmm. Well, it sounds beautiful.

I'd like to see it sometime.

Oh, you don't have to do that.

Old habit from home.

Your mother raised you right. Thank you.

Thank you for dinner. It was really good. Glad you enjoyed it. I almost

what I was missing.

I miss it a whole lot more before too long, I guess.

What do you mean?

We ship out in a couple weeks.

Wow. You're being deployed.

You know where you're going?

I'm not supposed to say.

Does Bethany know you're leaving?

Yes, ma 'am. I told her.

Sounds like we won't be seeing you for a while.

No, ma 'am.

Bethany?

They had a Gina for me.

It's not Gina.

So, what did you think of Tyler?

Well, I think he seems like a nice young man for someone you've known all of two

days. Yeah, I know. It's crazy.

We just met.

But there's something about him, Mom.

And I don't know how to explain it.

It's like I just... I don't know. I knew.

Knew what?

I knew that he wasn't like anyone I'd ever met before.

You know, he's sweet and he's smart.

He's so amazing.

And Jackson liked him too.

Jackson? Mm -hmm.

Yeah, they met when I invited Tyler to come skating with everyone.

And you know how protective Jackson gets when I go on a date with somebody.

And then when we were skating, Tyler was all worried because he got there late.

We really just felt like talking, so him and I went on a walk instead of skating

with it.

You said you were with your friends.

I... Yeah, no, I just... I meant... You were gone that whole time. You turned

your phone off. I didn't know who you were.

We were just talking. Nothing happened.

It's not about Tyler.

It's about you and me. We have always been honest with each other, no matter

what. We don't lie.

We just don't.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry, too.

Hey, what are you doing here so early? Why didn't you say something?

You knew they were planning on going out.

What? You should have told me. She just met that boy. I don't know. I just

figured Betsy would tell you. She didn't.

Well, I don't see why not.

All they did was go skating. No, they didn't go. I don't know where they went.

Is she all right?

That's not the point.

I don't know anything about him. Just take it easy.

Don't tell me to take it easy. Betsy's all right. And that Tyler, he's

Oh, yeah? Really? You know that just from meeting him once?

That there's nothing to worry about?

She's my daughter, Jackson.

I have to protect her.

Jackson. Hey.

You remember Ray Skylar? Yeah, yeah. How you doing?

Good to see you again, Jackson. Yeah, you too. Ray drove over from Madison

morning. Figured while you were thinking over their offer, he'd take another

look around the diner.

That's all right.

Yeah, yeah.

Yeah, no problem. Go ahead.

Great. Sally, your wife? All right, cool.

I think you'll be very happy in this house.

Well, as soon as we get settled in, we'll have to have you and your daughter

over for dinner. Yeah, I can't wait to meet her. Oh, she's a great kid. She

off to college this fall.

Uh -oh, someone's going to be an empty nester.

So true.

How are rehearsals going for the Christmas concert?

Good.

Yeah, Miss Lee asked me to do a solo.

Nice. What are you going to sing?

We haven't decided yet.

I'm looking forward to seeing that.

Let's see it.

I hope you understand why I got so upset.

I didn't tell you because I didn't want you to worry about me.

And that didn't quite work out, did it?

What I mean is, you don't have to be so protective.

Not anymore.

Well, I'm only protective, honey, because you are such an amazing person.

And there's so many things you can do with your life.

I don't want to see you make a mistake.

Mistake?

You have your whole life ahead of you. There's no hurry to get involved with

someone. Mom, we're not involved.

I just like spending time with Tyler.

Betsy, I know this is hard, but you have to trust me.

Okay.

Trust works both ways.

And I need you to trust that just because I messed up, it doesn't mean

have forgotten everything you've taught me.

And I understand that.

But there are times when we don't see things clearly.

When we believe what we want to believe, and then we let our hearts...

make choices that we hope turn out the way we want.

He has to work all night, and this is the only chance he has to talk.

Okay.

Hi, Tyler.

And I'll be waiting here till you're home to

stay.

Santa's past.

Ah, it looks nice in here.

Thanks. I was going to call you.

Oh, yeah?

Yeah.

Sorry for going off like that.

I was worried, and I shouldn't have taken it out on you.

That's okay. I get it.

Just for the record, Tyler has been by the diner a couple times.

Thanks. Yeah.

So Mitch wrote up this offer, dropped it off in the Asori.

Oh. How's it look?

Oh, I don't know. Looks like another language to me.

I thought maybe if you don't mind, you could... Uh, sure.

Cash offer?

Waving a section?

Paying closing costs? Well, sounds like you're in a hurry.

Yeah.

What do you think I should do?

Well, I could, um, I could put out some feelers and see if there's any other

interest. Jane, just stop.

Okay?

Before I sell the diner, I want to know if there's any other reason that I

should stay in Garland.

What do you want me to say?

Just kind of tell me the truth.

Well, the truth is that I care about you.

And I can't give you what you want.

I don't know how anymore.

Okay.

I'll probably get this back to Mitch.

Gina! Hi, Miss McKendrick. Hi, honey. Have you seen Betsy? I just wanted to

her a ride home.

Oh, she already got a ride with Tyler.

Oh.

Okay, thank you.

He's going to be so happy.

Mom!

Tyler got it running!

Oh. Thank you, Tyler.

I used to work on my truck back at home.

I had the same problem.

If you want, I can show you. I'm sure we'll be fine.

He was just trying to help.

Yeah, I know.

You don't act like it.

I'm sorry if I don't sound excited.

How many times have we been down this road? We get it running, we think it's

fine. This isn't about the car, is it?

It's about Tyler.

You don't want him here.

Betsy, we're not going to talk about this right now.

I want to talk about it. It's okay.

No, it's not, Mom.

Tyler has done nothing wrong. You've got no reason to not like him. That's not

what this is about.

Then why are you so set against him?

Because you have more important things to think about right now, and you can't

afford to be distracted.

I should go.

I didn't mean to cause any trouble.

I just wanted to help.

I'll come with you.

Now, Betsy, we need to talk. We just did, and I heard everything you said.

You didn't have to wait up.

I'm not. I have some work to do.

I told you.

You don't have to worry about me all the time. I'm not going to do anything

dumb.

You're out till midnight on a school night.

What do you call that?

He's leaving in less than a week. I know.

You both need to get back into your lives.

You in school.

Tyler in the army.

Who knows when you're going to see him again.

If you're going to see him again.

Don't say that.

There.

Do you even hear yourself?

How hard it is already?

Trust me.

It's better to break it off now before it gets even harder and before you get

hurt.

Like the way you were hurt?

Mom, you never talk about it.

About how hard it was for you to lose my dad.

To wake up every morning, day after day, and realize that he was never coming

home again. Betsy. And I know I can never begin to understand what that was

for you.

I mean, and I get it. I mean, maybe the only way you could deal with it was to

never risk having feelings for anyone again.

Even someone as Karen as Jackson.

But it's not about me right now.

You're right.

It's not.

That was your life.

And this is mine.

And even if I'm not sure what these feelings are that I have for Tyler,

shouldn't I at least get the chance to find out for myself?

I mean, shouldn't I?

Get the same chance that you had to live my life and to make my own choices.

I love you, Mom.

Hey. Oh, hey.

Look, Bessie's Christmas concert.

Yeah, she has a solo this year. That's so exciting. I can't wait to see it.

Maybe I'll even get to meet this mystery man of hers.

Yeah, he's not a mystery.

He won't be here. He's being deployed for Christmas.

Oh, okay.

You should get going.

Okay. Yeah.

All right, ladies, take care.

Saturday for me, huh?

Hey, Tyler.

You know I can get you something to eat while you wait, huh?

Oh, I'm okay.

Thanks, though.

All right.

Let me ask you something.

You know Betsy's going away to school?

Yes, sir.

She wants to be a veterinarian.

I mean, that could take like six years for her to finish school.

No, no. She told me.

Six years.

That's enough. That's enough.

Long time.

You know, a lot of things can change.

Not the things that matter.

If you really care about somebody, you don't mind waiting.

Yeah, but for how long?

I guess it depends on how much you care about them.

Hey.

Hey. Sorry I'm late.

It's okay.

Hey. Hey.

How are you? I'm good. How are you? Good.

So, I'm thinking, huh?

Yeah.

I think about it too sometimes.

I know.

I wouldn't even care.

I could be anywhere.

All these years, I have never known you to feel the need to check up on your

daughter. Oh, I'm not checking up on her. I just want to make sure she's all

right. You raised her right, Jane.

There's no need to worry.

Well, things are changing too fast.

Tyler's a good boy.

He's leaving.

Adelaide, what happens then?

What if she never sees him again?

And what do you think will happen if you keep her from seeing him?

I just don't want her to get hurt.

Well, getting hurt's a part of life, honey, whether you like it or not.

Yeah.

It's hard, but people survive.

I'd say you understand that as well as anyone.

You really like him?

Let me tell you something about that young man.

When Betsy learned that she was a finalist for that big scholarship, he

excited about it than she was.

Scholarship? The school in California.

She asked me to write a letter of recommendation.

She didn't tell you.

Saw Adelaide today.

Sounds like you've been pretty busy out there.

Kind of, yeah.

She said Tyler's been a big help, too.

Well, I mean, he knows a lot growing up on a ranch.

She also said that you have some good news about a scholarship to a school in

California.

I was going to tell you about it.

I didn't even know you applied.

It's no big deal. I mean...

All they did was announce the three finalists.

Sounds like a pretty big deal to me.

Can they do that? I mean, before you've even been accepted by the school?

You've already been accepted.

It's not official.

It's sort of like a pre -acceptance.

That's why they told me about the scholarship.

To let me know that they're really interested.

It would be like... A full ride for my first year.

And then if I keep my grades up, I could qualify for one next year.

Hmm.

California's pretty far away.

And I know I should have talked to you about it first, but I really wanted to

this for myself.

I wanted to decide.

And if they say yes, then I want to decide that too.

I mean, With you.

Together.

But for the right reasons.

And not because you're worried or because you're afraid of losing me.

I'll be alright, Mom.

I know.

I'm proud of you, honey.

Sorry, we're closed.

Oh, right. I didn't realize it was so late.

This was a bad idea.

I don't know.

If you have something to say, you should say it.

It's the past couple weeks. I feel like the whole world is spinning faster and

faster.

I can't keep up.

It's like it's out of control, and I don't even recognize it anymore.

I keep telling myself that, um, hmm, just gotta give it time.

I'll get used to it, and then things are gonna make sense again. But that's not

it.

I have this feeling that, um, part of me is missing.

And it's been missing for so long, I've forgotten it's not even there.

I started to pretend that it's okay.

And that it's normal to be afraid to really care for anyone.

It's not okay.

And I don't want to spend the rest of my life this way.

I don't know what to do.

And I just...

I keep thinking if I could just talk to you, you'd help me make sense of it.

I've always been able to talk to you about anything.

Come here.

Come here.

You still can.

Hey, sleepyhead.

What time is it? Oh, it's early.

It's Saturday.

And you have a busy day ahead of you, but I thought maybe we could squeeze in

little time together, just the two of us.

Oh, come.

Christmas is coming.

Come on, let's go.

Hello? It's going to look so beautiful.

Only we can get it through the door.

Your first Christmas.

You always wanted to hang this one up yourself.

Give her a hand. Oh, what a chance. I happen to know the owner of this place,

and I worked out a deal so you could take the day off. Ladies.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

This is delicious.

If there's anything else I can do for you, please do not hesitate to ask. What

service? I will be sure and tell all my friends about the place.

You're far too kind.

What is up with you two?

Just eat your food, kid.

Okay. So, um, I was thinking that we should drive to Madison this afternoon

do some Christmas shopping.

What do you say?

I actually promised Adelaide that I'd help her out at the shelter today.

Tyler coming?

Yeah, he's going to meet me there.

When does he leave?

In two days.

You doing all right?

Yeah, I'm just trying not to think about it.

Why don't you invite him over for dinner tonight?

I know how you feel about a mom.

I don't want you to get upset.

I won't this time.

I promise.

Well, I will ask him.

Thank you.

Okay, well, let's eat and we'll go get your car.

Okay. Sounds good.

I talked to my mom and my sister last night. Yeah?

Said everyone's been asking about me, how I'm doing.

That's naive.

People have been coming around since I left.

Yeah. You know, helping out with the ranch.

Without me there, it's hard on them.

I'm sure they understand.

I miss them a lot.

And I don't know when I'm going to see them again.

They're proud of you, Tyler.

So am I.

I told them about you.

You did?

They want to meet you as soon as I get back.

Well, I would like that very much.

I want to take you somewhere.

Right now?

Yes. Come on. Okay.

Where are you taking me?

You'll see.

You know, the day we met,

My mom said that things happen sometimes because the stars line up just right in

any little thing.

I know it'll change it all, and it might not have happened.

That's what's true about us.

I never get worried, though, about what might happen when you go.

But if the stars line up a different way, it might change you.

Sure I do.

I get scared.

About going.

About what's going to happen when I get there.

About not knowing.

You have to promise me that you're going to be careful, Tyler.

I will.

I promise.

Oh, thank you.

So, what do you think?

I just need to report it into the base, and I'll be over for dinner.

Okay.

Where is he?

Hey, she's all right. He's staying with the doctor right now. He's making sure

nothing's broken.

Broken? She's good.

Ma 'am, I'm so sorry.

You're sorry?

You put my daughter in the hospital and you're sorry?

I know. Who even asked you to touch her car? Who asked you for anything?

I would help. We don't need your help, Tyler.

Not with her car, not with her life, and I don't need you filling her head with

dreams of what the world is going to be like, okay?

Because just when you think everything's going to be fine, just when you let

your guard down, this right here, this is what happens.

I need to see Betsy.

It's okay. It's going to be fine. She's just upset. You didn't do anything

wrong.

Hey, sweetie.

How are you feeling?

I'm okay.

Well, the doctor says nothing's broken, so we can go home in a little bit.

I didn't mean to scare you. No, it wasn't you. It was me.

I never should have let you drive that broken -down car out there.

But Tyler fixed it.

Mom, I hit a batch of ice.

It had nothing to do with what Tyler did to the car.

I didn't realize.

Tyler got me out of the car.

I was really scared, Mom.

But he held my hand, and he talked to me the whole way.

There she is.

How you doing, kiddo?

Okay, I guess.

Yeah? Good. I'm glad you're all right.

Where's Tyler?

Um... Hey, why don't we get you home so you can rest, okay? Yeah.

Can I help you, ma 'am? Yes, I need to see someone on the base, Private Tyler

Sloan. Did you arrange for a pass?

No, but it's important that I talk to him today. He ships out tomorrow.

Sorry, ma 'am, I can't let anyone on base without authorization. I

just... Can you call him for me?

Ma 'am, please.

Just tell him that Jane McKendrick needs to talk to him.

Will Private Sloan know what this is regarding?

He's in love with my daughter.

Ma 'am, please pull over there.

Is Betsy all right?

Yeah, she's resting at home. She's going to be fine.

Good.

That's good.

I came to thank you for being there, for helping her.

What else did you think I was going to do?

I didn't mean... I know how much you care about Lindsay.

No, ma 'am, I don't think you do.

No, maybe not.

I'm sorry, Tyler, for what I said at the hospital.

I was afraid, and I shouldn't have taken it out on you.

You said how you really felt.

Hey, it's cold. Why don't you get in the car?

I still got a lot to do. We're shipping out tomorrow, so... Please.

I didn't plan on this happening.

I know.

Those dreams you were talking about, they weren't just Betsy's.

They're mine too.

Being with her is like nothing I've ever felt before.

And I try to do everything I can to make her happy.

You ever feel that way about somebody?

Like there's nothing you wouldn't do for them?

Once.

A long time ago.

I was about your age when I met Danny.

I was home from college, and I was sure I had met the only person I would ever

love.

All I wanted was to spend the rest of our lives together.

So I dropped out of school, and we settled in for happily ever after.

Except it didn't turn out the way I'd hoped.

By the time I was pregnant with Betsy, he was deployed overseas.

In a place I'd never heard of.

A place I wish I had never heard of.

It was just like you see in the movies.

Two men in uniform came at the door.

My world stopped.

I'm sorry.

I decided to stay in Garland to raise Betsy.

It wasn't easy, but we managed.

And I promised myself that I would never let anything cause her that kind of

pain.

Including me.

Being a veterinarian is the most important thing, Betsy.

Please forgive me, but when you're gone, I don't want her to forget that. She

has to finish school.

And when she does, I'll be the one cheering the loudest.

And if she still wants me, I'll thank God for making me the luckiest man on

earth.

I think Betsy would be pretty lucky, too.

All right,

you leave tomorrow.

And I still owe you dinner.

Yes, ma 'am.

I've got an idea.

Hey. Hey.

I'd say dinner was a success.

Yeah. They're so happy.

Tonight was going to be really hard for those two.

What you did was a good thing. It'll make everything just a little bit

Not tonight, I'm worried about it.

What happens next?

Hmm.

Well, what happens next is I'm going to take you, and we're going to go for a

walk in the snow and look at all the Christmas lights.

Hmm.

And after that?

After that, uh, well, we'll see.

How's the concert coming? Good, yeah.

Yeah? You ready for your solo?

I think I'm ready.

I'm sure you're going to do great.

I am supposed to FaceTime with Tyler.

Oh, sure.

How's he doing?

He's good, I guess.

I mean, he's still settling in, and he doesn't really like to talk about it

much. He mostly just wants to hear about what's going on here.

I can't believe it's only been a week since he shipped out.

Go ahead, honey. Don't be late for your call.

Okay.

Thanks, Mom.

Tyler, hi.

What are you doing?

I've got to do something to make you feel like Christmas over here.

How are you?

I'm fine.

How are you?

I miss you.

Me too.

Tyler?

Yeah, no, I'm good.

This connection gets a little tricky sometimes.

Oh, okay. Well, there you are.

Listen, I can only stay on for a minute anyway.

I just want to tell you how much I wish I could be there for your concert.

It's just this is the last chance I'll have to talk for a while.

What do you mean?

My unit's going out today.

I don't know for how long.

I can't really talk about it.

I just know that we'll be off the grid until we get back.

Oh.

Just be careful, okay?

Don't worry, I'll be fine.

You just enjoy your concert, alright?

If I don't talk to you, have a great Christmas.

Okay.

Tyler?

Tyler? Tyler?

I just missed it.

Guess I thought things might cool down a little bit after Tyler left. Make it

easier for her.

Why would Betsy let a little thing like 7 ,000 miles come between them?

I don't know how to help her. The thing she says makes her happy is the same

thing that makes her cry at night.

Sometimes the hardest part of being a parent is knowing when you have to take

step back.

You've always been there for her, Meg.

Yes, you have, and you always will.

But you've also shown her how to overcome all the troubles that life

you. You taught her how to make her own choices and how to live by them.

She's a lot stronger than you think.

You made sure of that.

You look beautiful, Helen.

Thanks, Mom.

There you are.

Hi, Mr. Kendrick.

Okay, well, see you after, Mama. You got this, kiddo. Bye.

Bye.

A tie.

I'm impressed.

Oh, good.

That's exactly what I was going for.

You look good.

Thank you.

You.

Wow, you look amazing.

I'm glad you're here.

I don't want to miss it for the world.

They're trying to tell us something. I think you're right.

Good evening and Merry Christmas, everyone.

Thank you all for coming to the annual Garland High School Christmas Concert.

As we do each year at our Christmas concert, we'd like to pay tribute to the

and women of the Armed Forces, especially those who have been stationed

Tooley. We have come to know many of them well, taking them into our

and into our hearts.

Serving our country, some have made the ultimate sacrifice.

Please join us for a moment of silence to honor the heroes who have given their

lives for our freedom.

Daryl Rogers, Stephanie Johnson, Tyler Sloan,

Richard Robles, Rebecca Smith,

and Wayne Jones.

Yes, it is.

Dinner's ready.

I'm not really hungry right now.

Are you sure?

Thanks.

It's not worth it.

No open house today, huh?

No.

It's cold out here.

I thought you could use one of those. Thank you.

Cheers.

How's she doing?

She's hurting so much.

Is there anything I can do?

That it's not worth it.

What?

Being in love that I hurt too much. Worth the pain.

By God, Jackson.

She's her whole life ahead of her and this is how I taught her to deal with

pain? To be afraid of her feelings?

Jane, I mean... I didn't mean to do this to her.

Or to you.

I'm so sorry.

I don't know how to change it.

Well, you got to start by taking a chance.

And that's what love is, right?

Taking a chance that what you're feeling is real and that other person feels the

same about you.

And it doesn't matter how you get there, but you've got to overcome the hurt and

the pain and the fear.

Because sharing those feelings with somebody, that is worth taking a chance.

So what do you say?

You want to take a chance with me, Jay?

You know, you said that one day I'd say yes, and you'd surprise me.

Oh, okay.

Is that a yes?

Definitely a yes.

Please don't leave me.

I'm not going anywhere.

I'm gonna have to tell Mitch I got a better offer.

He's beautiful.

Yeah.

He's feeling better now.

He goes home tomorrow.

Only for Christmas.

Yeah.

You know.

We invited some friends over for Christmas dinner.

Yeah, I know.

What do you want to do?

Well, they're all just going to feel sorry for me, so... They care about you.

That doesn't change anything.

I mean, all caring about somebody means is that you can get hurt.

No. I mean, I was wrong.

What?

It is worth it.

Love is worth all the hurt.

When you find someone that you can love with all your heart, someone who loves

you, it's like nothing else in the world.

Oh, my God. No.

Yeah, but that love you shared with Tyler is still inside you.

It'll be a part of you forever. You can't ever forget that.

Can't ever stop loving, no matter how much it hurts right now.

Something I forgot.

Something I learned from you.

From seeing you and Tyler together.

To treasure that love.

To hold on to it with everything you've got.

Why does it hurt so much?

if it was real.

Here you guys go.

Once a waitress, always a waitress.

Excuse me, everyone.

If I could have your attention, please.

I have an announcement to make.

First of all, I can't tell you how much it means to us to have you all here for

Christmas.

And, as you all know,

I never miss a chance to brag about my daughter, and tonight will be no

exception. Mom!

So, I am proud to tell you that Betsy is a finalist for the Margaret Devane

Memorial Scholarship, a very generous award from a very prestigious university

in California.

That's amazing!

And, although she hasn't been officially accepted yet, I feel

confident that she'll be starting school there in the fall.

Cheers. Cheers.

Thanks,

guys. And dinner will be ready in ten minutes.

That's amazing.

That's big news.

I know.

Mom? Betsy?

Are you alright, honey?

Tyler?

Tyler? They told us you were... Tyler?

I'm not interrupting.

I got banged up pretty bad.

I thought I could think straight.

Found out my name got mixed up with another soldier.

I let my mom and my sister know first.

I thought about calling, but I figured I should just come in person. She knows

really me.

Simon!

They're going to be okay.

Yeah, they are. Yeah.

What about us?

Thank you.

For what?

For talking me into taking another chance.

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