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[Verbalize Jeopardy by Stokley ft. Snoop Dogg plays]

Surprise!

Morgan!

Happy birthday Dad.

What are you doing home?

Have I ever missed a birthday yet?

No, but you're doing your residency.

You could have just called.

Aww, I love you.

I love you, too.

And you?

Now I know why you wanted me to come straight home. Oh?

I thought you wanted to play cards.

Oh really?

TMI. TMI.

Did you...

Me? ..tell her? No!

No, I just listened to you say it.

Well she is 30 now and smart.

So, all this time that's what playing cards meant.

So when did you get in, sweetie?

Last night.

I wanted to surprise you.

Well, I am pleasantly surprised.

Look at her.

Always daddy's little helper.

Always. So, how long till you have to go back?

Oh, not long unfortunately.

Well, how long is not long, Doctor Frazier?

I just have a few days before I have to go back.

You know what?

I think I'm gonna throw some steaks on the grill tonight. Ooh.

Yes.

Call Sean and ask him to join us for dinner.

You sure about that, mom?

Yeah.

Why wouldn't I be sure?

Well, we know how you are about quality family time.

Yeah, well, because we hardly get that anymore.

But Sean is practically family...

...isn't he?

Right? Yes.

Uhh, am I missing something?

Tell your father.

Alright Oprah and Gail.

What's going on? Ahhh...

Okay.

He's going to ask to marry me.

You know, there's no ring on your finger, right? Dad.

Well, yeah.

Okay.

The ring fell out of his pocket,

and he tried to play it off but I know what a ring box look like.

Okay. Mmhmm.

We know. That part.

Well, I don't know if I was ready for all this.

Oh, daddy.

You'll always be my first love.

Besides,

now you'll get that son you always wanted.

Yeah, who says I wanted a son?

Oh, says the baseball glove that you brought home when she asked you

to bring her home a baby doll?

That part.

Well, girls play baseball too.

Jack.

Buh-bye.

Hey, hey, hey, where are you going?

Your first love just got home.

I got to get dressed.

I have a proposal to get ready for tonight.

Well, how do you know it's going to be tonight?

Oh, he's been acting weird all day.

It’s tonight.

["Level" by Stokley plays]

You found him.

Wasn't that hard.

Looks the same as the photos you gave me.

Let me ask you something...

Why now?

You been living here for years?

I don't know, man.

It just felt like the right time.

I guess I just need to know what my whys are all about.

What makes me, me.

I'm gonna let you look through those.

Call me if you need me. I'll be in my office.

Thank you.

I want to talk to you about something.

Okay.

What is it babe?

Well, I’ve been thinking about...

...retirement.

Early retirement.

Been decreasing my patient load and

why not start sooner than later?

True.

It'll be a really nice new beginning for us.

You know, we can do that.

I mean, is that what you really want?

Well, yeah, I think so.

You've invested wisely.

We have more than enough money.

We've raised an incredible daughter.

This is exactly what I want.

Okay.

Really? Yeah. Really?

Oh! But hold on. Ahhh!

Wait wait wait wait wait wait wait.

One condition.

Oh, Lord.

What?

We wait till the end of this year

until I’ve completed 25 years with the company.

Okay.

I can do that.

Okay. Well there it is.

Well there it is.

Early retirement it is.

You know

I got you.

I know.

What's that look for?

Oh, well...

you know I cannot hardly resist

a certain man in uniform.

Well you know that's why I don't change

before I come home.

Wanna go play some cards?

Oh yeah.

But we're gonna have to change our code now.

I don’t think we need a code any more.

Good point.

Baby, I need the steaks.

I got you baby.

My sides are getting cold. I'm coming.

And get your daughter.

You need anything, Dr. Frazier?

The steaks are coming...

No we’re okay. ...right up.

You need a hand with anything, Mr. Frazier?

No, no, we don't put our guests to work.

Just sit yo... just have a seat and enjoy.

I got the wine.

Oh you look good baby, Thanks babe.

So do you.

Thank you baby.

Oh, look at you. Just meander.

Go ahead, be slow like your daddy.

Okay mom. Taking your time.

I got you.

Thank you.

Oh, I think I speak for us all when I say this looks good, Mr. Frazier.

Oh, and thanks for the invite, Dr. Frazier.

Oh, call me Miss Wanda.

How long you been knowing us?

Since I was like, what, five maybe?

Yes. So, I think we're way past formal.

Feel free to call me Mr. Frazier.

Mr. Frazier, sir. Okay. My liege.

All of that is good.

Dad. Stop!

All right we all bow our heads.

Dear Heavenly Father...

Boom!

Lucky shot.

I need your opinion on something.

So what you think?

It's beautiful, son.

She's gonna love it.

So, when are you gonna pop the question?

I was thinking tonight.

The plan was to swing by the beach on the way to the house

and pop the question there.

I mean, who knows?

Maybe we can have that Christmas wedding she always talking about.

I’ve been saving these

for a special occasion

and I think tonight

might be one of those moments.

Nice.

You don’t know nothing about no cigars Boy, do you?

I don't.

But, I mean, I've seen them on TV and thought they look pretty cool,

so I’ll try one, with you.

So umm,

does this mean I have your blessing?

I guess you already know, since you already bought the ring.

Oh, no, no, no sir. I promise you, it's not like that.

I mean, yes, I've had the ring for, like, a month but of course

I was waiting to get the okay from you first.

I’m just messing with you, son.

Of course you have my blessing.

So, what do you think he’s...

you think he's asking for your hand?

What?

Yeah, for sure.

Really? [doorbell rings]

Be right back.

Who's ringing the bell at this hour?

Hey, what can I do for you?

I'm looking for Jack Frazier.

Okay, regarding what?

It's just business.

Okay, just wait right there.

I'll go get him.

You got a lighter for these fancy cigars?

Nah, I don't smoke.

Hey Dad, someone is asking for you by name at the door.

Looks important. Who?

I don't know, he didn't tell me his name, but, I mean, he knows yours.

Solicitors-- they bother you even when you're at home.

They won't give you a break. Man.

Excuse me. Who was it?

I don’t know but he asked for dad by name.

Can I help you?

Umm...

No, I umm...

think I have the wrong house.

You're not the man I'm looking for.

No, no no, no.

I think you have the right house.

My daughter said that you asked for me by name.

Everything okay, baby?

No, it's okay babe.

So, what is this about and why are you in my house?

You really don't know who I am?

No, I don't.

This is crazy.

It was a mistake to come here.

Wait wait wait.

Are you...

Wait.

Just wanted to lay eyes on the man

my mother says is my father.

The man who broke my mother's heart.

Did you know about me?

Did you?

On her deathbed ten years ago

she said you didn't know.

But I think you did know.

Deep down inside where its just you,

your conscience and the truth...

...you knew.

How old are you?

Wanda, Wanda...

No, I want to know. 28.

What's your name, young man?

Torrance.

Torrance Frazier.

Look...

wait, wait.

Why would you come here now

and disrupt my family?

This doesn't help anything.

You know, I asked myself the same question.

Why would a married man come into a single woman's life

and disrupt her life so much so that she didn't have room to love another man?

Hey, I'm sorry about your mom.

Don't be.

You are exactly who I thought you'd be.

What...

Morgan, babe, sweetie...

I can explain all...

all of this.

Baby, listen, just just just wait.

Wait. Please.

Morgan!

Baby!

Why would you come here now?

And disrupt my family.

This doesn't help anything.

Hey!

Hey. Hey. Hi.

Hey, are you okay?

You passed out there for a few seconds.

Yeah. Yeah, I'm fine.

Are you sure?

Because I can... I can call somebody for you.

No, no, no.

I just need some water.

I'll be fine.

Okay.

Here.

You know what?

I'm sorry.

You're probably wondering, who is this strange woman

helping me out?

I'm Jalisa.

Thank you Jalisa.

Its very kind of you to help, but I'm...

I'm fine.

Okay.

Hey, come on.

You know, I'm just gonna stay here

to make sure you're okay.

I'm a nurse, so it's my job to make sure you're okay.

Thank you Jalisa.

I appreciate that.

You're welcome.

Now, have some of my water before you pass out on me again.

No, no, that's your water. I can't take your water.

Oh please, I insist.

Okay, drink.

I am plenty hydrated.

[”Can’t Fight this Feeling” by Raquel Castro]

Where’s Morgan?

She went back to work this morning.

Wanda...

You know this all happened

when we were having issues.

I didn't know if we were going to make it.

So that's your excuse

for having a whole human being with another woman?

No, babe.

That's not what I'm saying. Look...

Come on.

Babe.

Come on.

Wanda, please don't cry.

Whoa whoa whoa whoa.

Are you sure you're okay?

I promise you, I'm fine.

It's not the first time.

Really? Because, you know, I would...

I would feel a lot better

if you just let me give you an exam and then send you on your way.

My day would go so much better if I knew you were okay.

Okay, on one condition.

Okay, what's that?

No hospitals.

Okay, I got you. I got you.

But you have to promise me that you will get checked up by a physician, okay?

Yeah. Yeah, sure.

Wait, wait.

So, is that a yes?

A maybe?

Yes, yes, I promise I'll go tomorrow.

Okay.

[”Over It” by Eddy]

Figured I'd find you here.

Morgan, I've been calling you all day.

I mean, if I didn't know any better, I would swear that

I was the one who cheated.

Sean, I just can't marry you anymore.

Wait, wait.

Morgan, please don't do me like this.

Look, baby, we are not your parents.

I know we're not my parents, but...

Look, I just don't want us becoming them, okay?

And when you said that

your dad wasn't perfect, what did you mean by that?

Come on, Morgan.

Let's not do this.

Do what, Sean?

What did you mean?

I mean’t that he wasn't perfect

because he cheated on my mom.

But we forgave him.

And how do you know that you won't hurt me like your dad did your mom?

Because I saw what it did to her.

And I vowed that I would never hurt someone that way.

Ever.

People break vows.

Listen to me, sweetheart. We

can't build our life together

based around the what ifs.

But I mean, if that's what you want to do, then...

Okay.

So what if when we get married,

I love you the way that

you want to be loved and I never cheat on you

and I treat you just like the queen that you are?

And we love each other unconditionally?

And what if we have children

and we love and raise them to be the best human

beings possible?

And what if everything goes

exactly how we planned it?

Sean, he just...

...broke my heart and I just...

I know, I know.

I promise you that I won't.

Look, I love you

way too much to ever hurt you that way.

Okay?

Hello?

Jalisa, it’s me - Torrance.

Hi. Hi, Torrance.

It's good to hear from you.

Did you go get that follow up and test that I told you to do?

Yeah. Yeah, I did.

Just waiting on results.

I'm sure it's just work stress.

Well, we cannot have you stressed.

When's the last time you took a vacation?

It's been a while, but that's kind of why I'm calling.

Doc said I need to relieve stress.

Get out more.

So, I was wondering if you'd like to go out with me.

Nothing serious-- just dinner, maybe a movie.

Something like that.

Do you...

do you like concerts?

[”She” by Stokley]

Torrance, you know, I don't want to pretend to know you well...

Because it was our first date and all, but...

Have a seat, please.

It just seems like, you know, that something was bothering you.

Are you okay?

So, I went to see my father.

Okay.

For the first time.

Ohh.

Yeah.

I don't know what I was thinking.

I literally just got his info from my private investigator.

I just had to know.

Know what?

If he knew about me.

What he looked like now.

Where he lived.

Do I have any siblings?

Umm... Torrance, what did...

what did you do?

I went to his house.

Please tell me you did not do that.

Yeah, I'm pretty sure his life is ruined.

The look on his wife's face was priceless.

But, I mean, why should I feel bad?

He blew up our lives.

Left my mom broken and single to raise me by herself

while he rode off into the sunset with his perfect little family.

Was that your intention?

Ya know, to ruin his life?

No, no, not at first.

But he denied me all over again Jalisa.

All he could think about was his family finding out the truth about me.

Yeah, but Torrance you did show up unannounced.

Do you think you want a relationship with him?

No, it's not that simple.

I don't know.

I don't know if I can get past this anger.

Did you just hug all the anger out of me?

I tried.

I needed that.

It's going to be okay.

[”Cafe” by Stokley]

Am I moving too fast?

Not at all.

Good, good.

Because I think I'm falling for you.

Hey, baby girl, I thought you left.

Nope.

Huh...

Where's mom?

Oh, she's out in the back on the patio.

Hey, listen, I just wanted to... Dad.

I can't right now, okay?

I have to be there for mom.

Yeah, you're right.

She needs you right now.

I'm so sorry to have kept you waiting.

It's okay. You know, Doc?

The last few days I've had-- I've had a whole new perspective on life.

And what's that?

Fate is totally in control.

Seems like I'm just here for the ride.

Well, that is a good precursor for what I'm about to tell you.

Fate can be unfair at times.

Okay.

I guess I should just get straight to the point.

Yeah.

The reason I called you in is I ordered some additional tests

and I've received the results.

Your cancerous tumor, unfortunately, is worse than we thought.

Wait.

Tumor? Yes.

The growth is rapid and affecting the amygdala

-- the structure in the temporal lobe, part of the limbic system.

What are you talking about?

Just give it to me straight.

Torrance,

the cancerous tumor is inoperable at this stage.

It's growing rapidly.

It would explain the blackouts,

forgetfulness, and the headaches.

Torrance, do you need some time alone?

Is there anyone that you want me to call?

No, no. No, thank you.

Look, how much time do I have left?

And what will my quality of life be like until then?

Less than a year.

A year if you're lucky.

And you will need help.

Especially towards the end.

The end?

Doc, be specific.

What should I expect?

The best way to describe it

is that it affects the thinking and social systems of your brain,

interfering with your daily functioning.

At the end, you will be like a child.

You'll need help with every aspect of your life.

Someone will need to bathe you and feed you.

We have brochures for the family.

Look, I don't have any family.

My mom died when I was 18.

She was all I had.

And I never knew my father.

So, it was just me.

It's just me.

There are fully equipped facilites.

[Doctor’s voice reduces to a warped, inaudible, mumble...]

Can we all talk?

Daddy, we just want to know the truth.

Your mother and I were in our first couple of years of marriage.

It was tough.

Your mother had just gotten over a miscarriage.

Whoah...

a miscarriage?

When was this before me or after me?

Do we have to do this?

Yeah, baby. It's part of the truth.

And it's time she knew.

Time I knew what?

Well sweetie,

you were just two years old.

Your mother was almost full term when she lo-- well

when we lost your brother.

Brother?

Whoa,

so you're telling me

that I had a baby brother and you never told me about him?

You were just two years old.

You wouldn't have understood. Oh.

Yeah, Mom.

I haven't been that in years.

All these secrets.

Are there any more family secrets while we're airing out the family's

dirty laundry?

Unless your father has more, no.

Good.

‘Cause...

I can't, I can't take no more.

I cheated on your mother.

At the time,

I said it's because I was lonely.

But that's no excuse.

Oh, you're darn right it's not an excuse.

No, but it was the truth.

Wanda, you know,

I tried to be there for you but you pushed me away.

How was I supposed to feel?

I didn't love the woman that I cheated on your mother with.

THE woman?

WHAT woman?

What woman, Jack?

WHAT WOMAN JACK?

It was a

stewardess.

A flight attendant that worked for my airline.

Her name was Grace.

Grace?

FINALLY, A NAME.

Mom, just let him talk.

Your mother and I

didn't talk or share a bed for months

after your brother died.

She was upset because I chose to save her

instead of the baby.

His name was Michael.

Michael.

Morgan, Morgan. Mom?

I'm so sorry, look-- we haven't spoken about this

in over 25 years.

Mom. Mom, mom.

I'm sorry.

I didn't know this happened to you

but this explains a lot.

[Wanda cries]

I lost a son too.

Why does everyone think that men don't hurt

or feel loss just the same?

I loved Michael

and I wanted him just as bad as you did, Wanda.

The pain I felt that night dug a hole so deep in my soul...

I didn't see a way I could ever get out.

And you...

You want me to...

to say sorry for choosing you?

I'm not.

Baby, I did the right thing.

I had to think of Morgan too.

Baby, you are the best thing that ever happened to me

and I couldn't lose you.

You try to understand.

We both needed you.

I knew I was pushing you away.

I knew...

I knew it and that I could lose you.

But the pain

that I was feeling just far outweighed

the fear of losing you.

I pushed you both away.

I was...

I was empty.

I didn't have anything else to give.

And what's worse is I'm a clinical psychologist...

...who always gives the answers

to her patients for their problems. But...

I didn't have

the answers for my own.

Oh...

Absent the feeling is where real love can be found.

Our marriage vows.

I should've been there for you,

absent the feeling.

And you should have left me but...

baby, you didn’t.

Mom, you knew about Dad’s affair?

I knew.

A woman always knows.

Even if you don't see it with your eyes,

you can feel it with your heart.

And I chose to forgive him in exchange for how...

...I treated him.

Then what is this all about, Mom?

Why are you so upset if knew already?

Well,

because, sweetie...

Your mother never knew about Torrance...

because I kept him a secret.

Imagine...

...losing a son

and your husband makes a baby boy with someone else.

Wow.

I didn't want to lose your mother.

That's why I kept Torrance secret.

Wow.

I don't know how you two lasted this long

with this secret between you.

Yeah, by the grace of God.

I just pray

we all can get through this together.

But honestly,

I'm glad all this finally came out.

This is a lot to unpack.

I feel like I've known nothing all my life.

Like, the life I thought I knew was just a fake one.

No! No, no, no my love. No.

The love that your father and I have for you is real.

Every family has secrets.

But not every family has what we have.

That's the foundation of our family-- love.

Yeah, we’re just human at the end of the day.

We didn't know how to navigate through all of these emotions.

We just should have...

Let God handle it, as grandma would say.

I wish she was here.

Baby girl, I...

I don't know what the future holds for me and

your father.

But I do know that our love for you is absolutely real.

Can you forgive us for

not telling you about your brother, Michael?

Of course.

I forgive you both.

Just promise me no more secrets.

No more secrets. No, never.

No more.

I promise.

[”Organic” by Stokley]

Let’s go girl. Come on, you play too much.

Torrance?

Torrance, are you okay?

I'm okay.

I'm all right.

Hey! Torrance, open up.

Are you okay?

I’m fine.

[Paul] You tell her yet?

[Torrance] I can’t.

You do know she's going to find out?

So, the other night-- I woke up,

went to the bathroom

and I had a seizure.

Yeah.

Man, we gotta do something.

Isn't there some new treatment for it?

I'm not going to accept this.

I'm not going to sit here and watch you just whittle away-- Hey, hey hey.

Paul, it's okay.

One thing I've learned through this process is God's will will be done.

My girl taught me that.

Look, I don't know why this is happening to me

but one thing I'm certain of is that God will get the glory somehow.

Who are you right now?

A man blessed enough to have an angel

come into his life, although for a brief moment,

that showed me the way to the light and the truth

to Christ.

I know you heard this a thousand times

but I'm so sorry for what happened.

And I mean all of it.

The affair.

The selfishness.

The secrets and the lies.

I take full responsibility.

And I'm asking you

to please forgive me

and to stay with me.

I already have.

That doesn't mean I'm not mad.

I understand.

Take all the time you need.

Since we promised

there'd be no more secrets...

...I'm going to go see Torrence--

well, my son.

Now, regardless of how he got here,

he doesn't deserve to be abandoned

by his father.

Jack, I'm not ready for this.

Babe, I'm not getting any younger.

I'm almost 60 years old and I have a 28 year

old son who I know nothing about.

Baby, I have to fix this.

Fix it?

How can you fix it when you haven't even fixed us?

I'm trying to do that.

What are you thinking?

That the boy is just going to accept you with open arms

and we'll be one big, happy family?

I don’t know, but I have to try.

Well, I'm not having it, Jack. I'm not.

I don't want a constant reminder of what

you've done to me flaunted in my face.

Babe,

I did this to me,

to Morgan, to our family.

And the brokenness will always remain

unless I confront it.

Come on.

As usual, Jack,

just do what makes YOU happy.

Babe, come on.

Son, she deserves to know.

That woman-- she loves you.

And if she finds out from someone else beside you...

It's gonna break her heart.

Don't let your yesterdays be your tomorrows.

Keeping secrets between the two of you?

It's going to destroy your marriage.

Don't repeat history.

You know things didn't work out well between your father and I.

And I want things to be different for you.

Oh, hey baby.

Pleasant surprise.

Hey. Hi.

You look great.

What's wrong?

I have some, some not so good news.

Okay?

So, before we met, I, umm...

...I put in to do some mission work in Africa.

And it was-- it was a long time ago.

When do you leave?

Umm...

Next week.

And how long will you be gone?

It's umm...

It's a year-long assignment.

I know, I-- Hey.

Hey. But look,

I know that we just met.

But what we have between us-- I mean, it's...

it's love, okay?

No doubt about it.

But these kids, these kids-- they need me

and I just-- Say less.

Say less.

I mean, it's only a year, okay?

So, you can come and visit me.

Yeah.

Let's just enjoy the time we have left, okay?

The rest will take care of itself.

Okay. All right?

Okay. Come here.

[”Go the Distance” by R. Cory Johnson]

Hey, hey! Hey baby!

How ya doin?

Good. As good as I can be.

Good. Good.

Just stop for a second.

Okay.

Look, I know you have to leave. And I want you to--

It's a good thing helping children and all.

Well, thank you baby.

But you don't have to leave like this.

Like-- like what?

Single.

I don't want you to leave without my last name, Jalisa.

Let's just go crazy and get married.

We can go to the courthouse right now.

Oh my-- wait hold on...

I mean, I guess that I don't have to report there for--

for a few more days.

I could change my flight, I-- what am I saying?

What are you doing?

Jalisa, marry me.

Please, please.

Yes. Yes!

Yes, I will marry you!

She said yes!

I'm getting married, y'all!

The only Mrs. Frazier!

We are crazy getting married and you're about to leave for a year.

I don't care.

Me neither, me neither.

If I only had one day with you,

it would still be worth a thousand lifetimes.

Come here.

I love you. I love you.

Mrs. Frazier.

Mrs. Frazier!

[”Wait On Me” by Raquel Castro/The Wildcardz]

I got you.

Where are you taking me?

One more step. Don't worry about where I'm taking you.

Okay.

You'll know when we get there.

Walk slow-- I don't want you to fall, now.

I'm a little nervous.

You should be. You know me.

We're almost there, I promise.

I promise, I promise. Come right here.

Right to me.

Turn around, turn around, turn around.

You ready?

Mmhmm. You sure?

Open your eyes.

What do you think?

Oh my gosh.

It's for you. Anything for you.

Anything for you.

This is perfect.

This is nothing. You deserve a lot more than this.

This is amazing. Anything for you, baby.

Go save the world.

I will.

I know you will.

And I'm coming back for you. One year.

Just one year. Okay.

Three. Six. Five.

Aight.

I love you.

I love you.

You did what?

I married her.

So, does she know that-- what's goin on?

No, no. She doesn't know I'm dying.

I couldn't tell her.

You gotta tell her, man! Nah, man.

She's over there doing her part and saving the world.

And I wanted to-- [Torrance coughs]

- remember me the way she left me.

You're not thinking clearly, Torrance.

What if the next time--

I said I'm not telling her.

Okay?

Uhh... sorry.

Doesn't seem like a good time, but I guess...

my visiting doesn't really have a good time,

does it?

What are you doing here?

I wanted to see you.

You want to see me?

After 28 years?

I deserve that.

Listen, I probably should go.

Let you two work this out.

I’ll be in my office.

Listen, you don't have to say anything if you don't want to.

Do you mind?

So, did you know about me?

Does it even matter?

More than you'll ever know.

Yes.

I found out

when I saw your mother at a grocery store.

She was pretty far along in the pregnancy before I even knew anything.

And I confronted her in the parking lot.

I asked if it were mine, and she said...

if I had to ask I don't deserve to know.

Then she walked away.

I never heard from her again.

What-- so, you didn't pursue it to make sure?

I mean, what the-- I knew.

I knew your mother well and there was no other man.

I-- I wrote letters but she never responded.

I even sent checks and she never cashed ‘em.

But she never-- she never confirmed anything.

Liar.

My last name is Frazier.

I guess that's my mom's funny way of branding me as your son.

You can't deny it.

Well, sounds like her.

Listen, Torrance, I'm sorry but there was--

There was a lot of story behind decisions I made...

and why I made those decisions.

And I-- And I’d still be a secret

if I hadn’t come bust up your little happy home.

You wouldn't even be here.

You would have been okay depriving me of knowing who you were

and the rest of my family.

Torrance,

I've thought about you every day.

Man, that's bull and you know it.

Hey, hey!

Somebody help!

What?

He just fell. Move, move.

He's having a seizure.

What?

Hey, what's going on?

What? Why is he having seizures?

Should I call 911? No.

Why not, man?

He has an inoperable brain tumor.

Inoperable? Yes.

Ya got here right on time because he doesn't have that much time.

Oh, no no, no. Come on, man.

There's gotta be something else that the doctors can do, right?

Right?

Hey, that's my guy.

There ya go.

There ya go.

Come on, my guy.

There he is.

Come on.

Must be serious.

You got the brown stuff with caffeine.

Okay.

Open up.

Dad... it’s 2AM.

What are you doing up?

Thinking about your brother.

Yeah.

Me too.

Wondering what he would have been like if he had lived.

I'm talking about your brother Torrance.

I went to go see him tonight.

Right.

That brother.

How'd it go?

Exactly the opposite of how I thought it would.

Dad, you abandoned him.

How'd you think it would go?

I don't know.

We’d talk.

He'd be pissed.

I keep talking.

He’d yell...

although he needs and wants to forgive me.

I keep trying and...

he eventually forgives me.

So?

We never got past the pissed part.

And probably

never will.

Dad...

What happened?

He's dying of a terminal illness.

Hey hey hey hey.

Hey brother, you okay?

I can't remember

what I'm supposed to do.

It's okay.

Why can’t I remember?

It's okay, I got-- I got-- I got you.

It’s okay, I got you.

Come on.

There ya go.

There ya go.

All right, let's get two of these in you, huh?

See what the doctor says...

It’s too soon, man.

I have a whole life

that I've created

out of nothing.

Slowly slipping away from me.

How would God allow this to happen to me, man?

[phone vibrates]

You want to get that?

No, no.

Okay, okay.

I’ll get your cane. I’ll get your-- here ya go.

Come on.

Let's go.

[voicemail beeps]

[Torrance] Hey, baby.

Look, I'm sorry I missed your call.

Everything's great.

[phone vibrates]

Hey, baby.

It's me, your wifey.

I'm just calling to tell you that I love you.

That I've been thinking about you.

The kids here, they are-- they are so awesome.

I mean, it's a lot of work to do but it is so rewarding.

I mean, I've been feeling a little under the weather lately.

But I just-- I think it's just cause of all the climate change, you know?

I mean, the heat here?

It's so intense.

I really wish that I could hear your voice right now though.

I mean, I...

barely get any cell service and I had to walk

a couple of miles to even take this call.

I'm sorry that I missed you, though.

Okay, I will try again in a couple days.

I love you.

[voicemail beeps]

[Torrance] Hey, I'm fine. Don’t worry.

I've just been working on a heavy case load.

[phone vibrates]

There's something I need to tell you, too.

Never mind.

It can wait.

[Jalisa] Hi, babe.

It's me.

Okay listen, I am now fiending to hear your voice, all right?

I mean, it's been three weeks since we had cell service.

It's been--

It's been rough.

There is so much to tell you.

Where are you?

I even tried calling your office.

Alright, I will try again in a couple of days.

I love you.

Okay, bye.

[voicemail beeps]

[Torrance] Hey, it's me.

I know it's been a while since we spoke.

Umm, just want to let you know...

I have some traveling to do and may not be available.

[Jalisa] Hey, hey baby I-- Uh what's-- what's going on?

I mean, I've been trying to get a hold of you and I can't reach you.

I am starting to get a little worried, okay?

Did you get my letter? Because I have...

so much to tell you.

It's been rough, okay?

Um...

It's been a rough couple of months, but...

honestly, I just want-- I want to come home

and I want to check on you but there-- there are no flights and...

I mean, there's fighting here and...

It's-- it's just been tough. But...

Don’t worry, I am safe.

I will be okay.

I'll try again when I can.

All right.

I love you.

[voicemail beeps]

[Torrance] Hey, it's me.

I so miss you.

I love you, Jalisa.

I hope you know that.

Paul.

Paul, this is my wife Wanda.

Wanda, this is Paul. He works with Torrance.

How ya doing?

Pleasure to meet you, Mrs. Frazier.

Good to meet you, Paul.

How can we help?

Was just about to explain that to your husband.

Whatever you say to me you can say in front of my wife.

We have no secrets.

Okay, umm...

May I?

Oh, please.

Come on in.

I know we've met before under extenuating circumstances.

But I never got a chance to tell you who I am.

I work for your son as a private investigator.

I also have other unassigned roles

one being a concerned friend.

So, you're the guy who found me?

Yeah, Torrance had a lot to do with it too.

Although he was living in Chicago,

he wanted to come back to his mother's roots here in Atlanta.

He said he felt closer to her here.

But...

I think he wanted to know you.

So, Paul--

Why are you here in our home?

Jack, your son needs you.

He doesn't know it yet but he does.

He's declining fast.

And he's not doing well emotionally.

I just think that you’re the piece

that he's been missing in his life.

If and when he leaves this earth,

you and him have to be whole.

Well, let me talk this over with my wife-- No.

No, Jack.

You do whatever you need to do for your son.

I may not like it...

but I understand it.

Thank you, Mrs. Frazier.

What’s this?

I found it in my mom's stuff.

I forgot about it.

Forgot?

As you know, there's been a lot going on.

Kind of like right now.

This is post-dated.

This is ten years old.

Don’t you wanna read it?

I mean, don't you even care?

You know, at the time...

I didn't invite anything into my life that would potentially cause me more pain.

Besides, she said everything she needed to say to me on her deathbed.

If it’s so important to you-- you read it.

Okay.

It's from your dad.

What?

He's telling the truth, man.

It was your mom.

Lemme see that.

Dear son, my dear boy...

[Jack] My dear boy...

I always wanted to say that.

Yeah, feels good.

I'm writing you because I know you just turned 18...

Babe, I’m leaving.

...and you’ve already graduated, I'm sure.

Free to make your own decisions.

I was thinking

maybe you might want to meet your old man.

Your mother has not wanted me in your life

and moved you away before you were born.

I want to be truthful with you.

I'm married and I have a daughter.

I was married when I met your mom.

Yeah, I'm not a perfect man and I've made mistakes.

But you were not one of them.

Sight unseen, I love you.

I love you just as much as my little girl.

Look, I know this is a lot to take in...

but please consider what I said.

I wrote my phone number below.

Please call me.

And maybe we could start out just

talking and getting to know each other.

It's so much I want to tell you about me.

I'm sure it won't be easy,

but I promise you it will be worth it.

I love you, son.

And I look forward to getting to know you.

Standing by your dad, Jack.

[Jack] Your dad...

Jack.

I didn't know.

I didn't know.

It's okay, son.

I'm here...

if you’ll have me.

[doorbell rings]

[knocking]

[knocking]

Good morning!

My name is Maxine Cowan. I'm from Love All Home Care Services.

I'm here for a Mr. Torrance Frazier.

Oh, uhhh...

Well, there must be some mistake. Torrance does not live here.

Oh, no, that can't be right.

Because this is the only address I have, ma'am

and they didn’t give me any other addresses, so...

Yeah, this is it.

Well, I-- I’ll call my husband so that I can get his correct address for you.

Good, good.

Do you want to have a seat? I'd love that.

And by the way, would you mind getting me a glass of water?

Because I gotta tell you my menopause is acting up again.

Sure. Oh Lord.

Ice? No ice for me, thank you.

Okay.

Trying to tell me I got the wrong address?

You must be crazy.

Oh. There you are.

Thank you.

I'll make that call right now.

Good.

Jack.

Oh hey...

Miss Maxine, I'm surpri-- I mean, it's good to-- good to see you again.

Mr. Frazier, good to be seen.

Yeah.

Jack, I was just calling you to get Torrance's address?

Miss Maxine here--

She stopped by accidentally looking for him.

Oh, no baby. This is the correct address.

Tried to tell you.

Yeah-- excuse me, Miss Maxine.

Babe, could you come here for a second?

Do you want to tell me what is going on?

Sorry, I had no idea she'd be here this soon.

I was going to tell you before she got here.

Well, I'm listening.

I want Torrance to stay here... with us.

You see, Torrance has a--

a two-story home and he can no longer get up and down the steps.

We have a two-story home as well.

But we have a downstairs guest bedroom.

You mean my office?

You want me to move out of my office

so that Torrance can move in?

Yeah.

I did tell you to do whatever it is you needed to help your son.

What about your job?

How are you going to have time to help him?

I put in for retirement.

I see.

Because your son needs you,

early retirement’s okay but when your wife asked you for that--

No, no baby. Please don't think about it like that.

This is different.

Fine Jack.

But do not expect me

to embrace this like we're one big, happy family.

Because I...

have not forgotten how all this came into being.

I understand.

Thank you baby.

Thank you.

I will have my things moved out of my office by tomorrow.

No no no no, I'll do that.

Let me-- let me just. I'll do-- I'll do that.

It’s fine, Jack!

Is everything all right, Mr. Frazier?

Because, I don't do family drama.

Oh, no. No, everything's fine.

Yeah, just-- Will you be able to come tomorrow?

Same time?

If you say so. I'll be back same time.

I'm gonna have to charge you for today though. No problem. No problem at all.

Alright then. That was-- wow.

Mr. Frazier, ya know what?

Women will get on board if you include them.

All right?

Bec-- even though we might act

like we can't be bothered but we want to be included.

We want to be involved in the lives of the men that we love in every way.

You can take that to the bank, okay?

All right, see you tomorrow.

Beautiful house.

Oh, thank you.

Miss Maxine?

Yes, Miss Wanda?

You didn't have to do that-- Oh?

I would have-- No, no no no no.

You've got enough on your plate, darling.

As a matter of fact, this is one of my favorite parts of the job.

So, you just sit back, relax.

I got this.

Okay?

[Wanda] Okay.

[knock on the door]

All right, that's them.

I guess I'll go get the door.

There he is.

Upsy daisy.

Upsy daisy. Hey.

Daddy! My boy.

We’ve gotta get him a ramp.

This must be Torrance.

Yeah. Torrance, I'm miss Maxine.

I'm going to be taking care of you.

Alright?

Alright, let’s go.

Let’s go! Let’s get inside and get ya settled.

Ready?

[Torrance] Weeeeeeeee!

Hey baby girl.

Hey dad.

Hey Sean.

Mr. Frazier.

How you doing, sir?

I'm good, good.

Oh, he's back there with his nurse.

He'll be out in a minute for dinner.

You guys hungry? Yeah. Yeah, I could eat.

Besides, I know you keep the good food at your house, anyway.

So, what do we have here?

It’s beautiful baby.

Thanks dad.

We had to push the date back because of-- Oh, hey Mom!

Oh! Sean-- good to see you.

And everyone--

everyone.

Hello? Hey.

Torrance,

this is your sister Morgan

and her soon to be husband, Sean.

She's pretty.

Who is that pretty lady?

Well, that is my beautiful wife, Wanda--

who is your stepmother.

Hi Wanda.

This is your family.

I prepared a delicious meal, I think.

So, why don't we go eat it?

Smells delicious.

Thank you.

Yeah.

Yeah, why don't we all--

Let's eat.

[Jack] Alright.

Here we go Torrance. Look at this!

Thank you, Miss Wanda.

Okay.

Easy, easy, easy.

There ya go. Ooh, this looks good.

Smells good too.

This napkin around your neck.

Baby?

[Morgan] I got the mac and cheese.

Smells great.

Thank you baby. Yes, we got mac and cheese?

Oh, you're going to have some. You're going to have some mac and cheese.

[Sean] Ya know, she might have you beat Mr. Frazier.

[Torrance] Looks good.

Oh, thank you.

Mr. Frazier, would you mind if I said the prayer tonight?

Oh, are you kidding me? Of course you can say the prayer.

We'd love that, right? And umm...

thank you so much for preparing this meal for us.

It was my pleasure.

Yes... thank you, Miss Maxine.

Thank you, Miss Wanda.

All right, let us take hands,

bow our heads and pray.

Lord...

first, thank you for bringing me to this beautiful family.

Lord, give them the direction they need

to put all the broken pieces back together again.

For you are the ultimate mender--

the ultimate healer of broken hearts.

God, we know you are the God of second chances.

There's so much love at this table.

Lord, I can just feel it.

Won't you pour your Holy Spirit,

your joy, your peace back into this home.

Restore what has been stolen by evil.

Lord, we know that through you all things are possible.

And therefore, we know...

...it is done.

[Ms. Maxine hums a gospel tune]

Oh, and Lord, I almost forgot-- please bless the food.

Purify it, make it whole to our bodies.

Amen. Amen.

Bless the cook and the hands who prepared the food.

Thank you, Torrance.

So, what do you want? You want a thigh?

Thank you.

Oh. You want-- oh, okay.

You want some sweet potatoes? Okay.

Give Maxine the weight of your hand.

Arm-- good.

That's good.

All right, we're gonna pull this off.

Whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa.

Miss Wanda!

Miss Wanda, I know you can hear me! I need your help!

Well, come on in Miss Wanda!

I need some help taking off Torrance’s shirt.

[Torrance coughs] Easy, easy, easy.

Have a seat. Have a seat.

I'm trying to get-- We're trying to get the shirt off, so take his arm.

I just don't want to hurt him. He'll be fine.

Okay. Okay? And get this over his elbow.

Are you sure that doesn't hurt? Okay, and pull the cuff up.

You’re almost there, Miss Wanda. You’re doing a good job.

You too Torrance.

Great, now get it over the head.

I got it.

Good. Okay. Oh, yes.

All right, we did that.

It’s okay, you did good.

Thank you for your help.

So, that was the whole point of the whole matter. Ya know, so--

Mr. Frazier, well I’m finished for the day.

I want you to know Torrance has had his meds and he’s fast asleep.

Is there anything else you need before I leave?

No, no. Thank you for everything.

I'll see you tomorrow.

See you tomorrow.

Oh, Mr. Frazier--

I worked overtime today. I'll have to charge you for that.

Oh, no problem Maxine. No problem.

[Maxine] Goodnight.

I like her.

Oh, I forgot to tell you something very important about Torrance

and his finances and his personal life.

I know money's no issue.

I got everything covered.

It's not about the money at all.

Oh, what is it about?

It's complicated.

Okay, humor me.

Torrance has a wife.

Really?

Because he's never once told me about her.

Oh? He met her before he knew he was sick. And then she moved to Africa.

He wanted to get married in this lifetime

and he wanted to marry the love of his life.

Torrance can be impulsive at times.

But after he married her, he realized he probably ruined her life.

So he broke it off.

But he didn't tell her.

She was in Africa on a Africa trip--

Deep-- I mean deep in the jungles of Africa.

Oh.

But that’s not all.

He had a will

and he left you executive of that will.

He left everything to you and his wife.

Oh, really?

Wow, umm...

I’ll honor anything he wants.

I need you to come down to the office tomorrow and sign these papers

with the notary, okay?

Whoa whoa whoa whoa.

What-- are you-- are you kidding me?

What was he in to ‘cause lawyers do not make this kind of money.

Uh, his mom was into real estate and she did really well.

But when she left it to Torrance, he was able to triple her success.

Being a lawyer was just

something Torrance enjoyed because it helped people.

Real estate was his jam.

Wow.

I don't know what to say.

I don't feel like I even deserve this honor being how everything happened and--

I'm just coming into his life.

He doesn't see it that way.

He wants to make sure that money blesses people.

Well, I won't let him down.

Miss Wanda, you know I like my eggnog virgin.

Don't be spikin’ it.

I got you, Miss Maxine.

Wanda, you know you spiked this eggnog.

Shhhhh.

One for you. And one for you.

Wanda Special.

Cheers. Yes, cheers.

Baby, you know we don't need to see Miss Maxine more--

[Wanda laughs] Look at them.

Look at ‘em.

You know this is the happiest I've seen you in a long time.

I am happy.

I'm happy for you, Jack.

Happy for our family.

God has a funny way of doing things.

He answers prayer

but his answers aren't always the ones we prayed for.

What do you mean, babe?

You missed the first 28 years of Torrance's life.

But you are literally experiencing

so much of what you missed when he was growing up.

You feed him. You clothe him.

You change him, you bathe him, you play with him.

You read him bedtime stories.

You didn't see him enter the world, baby.

But...

You are definitely making room for him to see and feel the love

of his whole family all around him before he leaves

this world.

And that's priceless.

You know,

I never thought about it that way.

Thank you--

for helping me see past my pain...

to see the beauty in all of this.

That’s why I love you so much.

I was...

so angry at you, Jack.

And you are a good man.

You are.

Thank you, baby.

You know, umm, I-- son, would you mind?

Thank you.

You know, I happen to have some mistletoe in my pocket.

Ooh, girl!

Yes, yes and-- what do you say?

Why not? Why not? Thats what I said, put that down.

Oh, yeah I’m gonna put it down. Oh, I’m gonna put it down.

Oh, you know I’m gonna put it down, girl. Mmhmm. Watch out babygirl?

Come on girl.

Come on-- [carolers begin to sing]

Who could that be?

Get this door...

[Carolers sing “Joy to the World”]

Oh my!

Get in here!

How’s my boy doing?

Wanda...

pretty lady.

You say that to all the girls.

Knock knock! You still asleep? Come on, come on!

Rise and shine!

Time to seize the day.

I figured we’d go out for breakfast

as a change.

I think you’ll like the place I'm going to go to.

We all like it, it’s our favorite.

All right.

Torrance?

I think we--

Torrance.

Torrance!

Torrance!

Torrance!

Torrance!

Morgan! Morgan!

Yes yes yes yes yes.

What's wrong? What? What?

It’s Torrance, he's not-- He's not breathing.

[Wanda] Baby?

Yeah.

[Wanda] What is it?

Bab-- baby, it's Torrance.

Is he okay?

There’s something wrong.

I'm checking his vitals.

I’m sorry...

he's gone, Mom.

I'm sorry.

He didn't make it.

No, no.

I’m sorry. I’m so sorry.

[somber music]

That was a beautiful service, wasn't it?

It was a beautiful service.

I think, uhh...

we'll heat those up, right?

Oh, you're on top of it already.

Yeah. No, I don't need your-- I don't need your help.

You relax, you relax!

Ms. Maxine, if I don't keep moving...

I understand. All right, I understand.

I'm gonna get it heated up for the guests, they'll be here soon.

[doorbell rings]

I’ll go get that.

Yes, may I help you?

Hi, umm... I was told that I can find Torrance here?

Oh, come in. Come in.

Thank you.

Oh, I-- I'm Jalisa.

I'm his-- his wife.

Oh, hi-- hi-- hi, Jalisa.

Hi.

I’m Jack. I'm Torrance's father.

Oh, it's nice to meet you.

You too. By all means, come in. Let me take your jacket.

Thank you.

[Paul] Oh, wow.

Oh, yeah.

Umm, this is my-- my big news.

I'm pregnant.

[Ms. Maxine] Wow.

Yeah.

Hey, Jalisa-- can I talk to you for second?

Excuse me, Jack.

Uhh-- why?

Wait-- wait what's-- what's wrong?

Let me speak to you over here.

Umm...

Wait, wait, where’s-- where's Torrance?

So...

Torrance passed away a few weeks ago.

What?

No.

No.

I tried to call.

Stop, but that's not true-- no!

No!

I’m so sorry.

NO!

[Jalisa screams in pain]

[Paul] Jack!

Her water broke! Morgan!

[Morgan] Okay! Hey!

Hi, Jalisa. Jalisa, look at me. Breathe, breathe.

I'm Torrance’s big sister. I’m a doctor.

Yes and I can help.

Hospital right now.

Okay. Babe! Babe!

Come here.

Come on. Breathe with me.

Let's go. Let's go. Let's go.

Slow down you're breathing. I got you.

[baby crying]

Wasn’t that something?

My gosh!

I am a grandmother!

Yes you are and did you see your husband?

I did-- could not get him away from his grandson.

The most beautiful grandson in the world.

And beautiful mother, right?

Yes. Jalisa. Jalisa...

I'm going to kick these shoes off and...

put on something comfortable and get something for my husband.

Okay.

And we're going right back to the hospital.

Right back to the hospital.

To see our grandbaby.

Yes!

I'm a grandmother! Did I tell you?

Yes you are, Miss Wanda! Yes you are!

Oh, God...

you did it again.

You replaced sorrow with nothing but a pure

bundle of joy...

straight from heaven.

Oh I-- Oh, I--

I’m just beside myself.

[Jack] Well, here's a big one.

[Wanda] That's so big.

[Wanda] I'll give you a big leaf.

[Jack] Yay!

[indistinct chatter]

[phone chimes]

[phone alert] “New message from Paul”

[more indistinct chatter]

Hey, hey.

Remember this place?

It’s where it all happened. It’s where it all started, baby.

Yup. Beautiful, right?

If you're watching this...

it's been some time since my passing.

Why now?

I wanted to remind you that even in eternity...

I love you still.

I wanted you and my son to remember me like this.

Although I knew my memories would fade,

I read your letters.

I hid every word in my heart.

Now you know why I said if I only had one day with you,

it would still be worth a thousand lifetimes.

I love you always.

Until we meet again, my love.

Forget me not.

Let fate have its way.

Because God is in control.

I love you.