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[ Car door opens ]

Don't worry, Ruth.

We'll find you a forever family. I promise.

Ruth: "Someone to someone.

Someday I'll be someone to someone who truly loves me.

Someone to someone to call my own.

A place filled with love to call my home."

[ Humming ]

Hey, Ruth. Hey.

Got a bunch of donations in today. Some brand-new linen.

And... you know that lady that makes those good home-style biscuits?

Mm-hmm. Well, she stopped in this morning.

I saved you some. [ Sighs ] Oh! Thank you, Janice.

[ Chuckles ] Oh! [ Chuckles ]

Did I tell you I start that new waitressing job tomorrow? It's only part-time now, but if

I do well, they may bump me up to full-time. I was thinking, between that and

tips, I could make enough money to move out of here and get a place of my own.

Ever wait tables before? No. [ Chuckles ]

But, hey, look, I have been a dishwasher, a stock girl, a parking lot attendant,

and let's not forget my summer at the farmers' market. I'm pretty sure I can wait

tables. [ Chuckles ] How hard can it be? [ Indistinct conversations ]

Okay. Hi. Here you go there. Uh, no, ma'am.

Excuse me, who is this for? I-I ordered pork chops. I ordered pork chops.

Oh, oh, this must be yours over here. Sir, this is your burger.

Uh, I changed my mind. I want the pork chops now. No, you can't do that.

Sir, it's fine. I'll put in your order for... No, I already bit off of it.

Sir, if you could just... You gotta be kidding me! What are you doing?

Are you an idiot? Calm down. I will get you another order.

Somebody gonna get me another pork chop! Calm down.

I got it taken care of. No, it's not all right! Ow!

Stupid! What are you doing in my section?

[ Indistinct shouting ] Chill! Chill! It's not that serious!

Give the girl a break. I'm gonna break her face! I said, chill!

Come over here. Clean this mess up. You come with me.

Get him another... Get him another plate. Come on. Come with me.

Come on. Listen, I know... She has to realize that this

is my first day, and I didn't mean it, all right? It was an accident!

It's okay! It's okay. You just got to learn to handle yourself out there.

Look, why don't you just do some dishes or something and then take a 30, okay?

Okay. Hey, I'm Opal Marachond. [ Exhales ]

Ruth Summerling. [ Chuckles ] You owe me, Ruth Summerling.

All right. Ma'am, your order is coming

right up. And was this tea that you were drinking?

Perfect.

[ Gasps ]

[ Chuckles ] Yo, why we always got to wait

on Lo? You know, he could ride the bus himself.

Strength in numbers, baby. [ Chuckles ] Plus, we promised Naomi that

we'd stick together. So... [ Door squeaks ]

'Night.

[ Laughs ] Whoo! Somebody thirsty!

Yep. And you sure ain't helping. Look, she's feeling me, though.

We're gonna be discussing Proverbs3:5 today.

And it's, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Do not be wise in your own

eyes," okay? Shawnie... Oh!

Oh, you are just in time for prayer, Ruth.

[ Sighs ] I got to get to work, Janice. Oh, okay.

Well, look, maybe next time? Yeah. I'mma hold you to that.

[ Chuckles ] Okay? Have a good day.

Okay, ladies, let's join hands in prayer.

Heavenly Father, we've come to you today... But that's what I was telling

you... I know. But, you know, for once,

I actually agree with you, Nick. Please come over. Gosh, Opal, I told you,

maybe another time. No, you've got to come with us!

I said I wasn't sure. But you have to come! Boo.

Oh! Hi, honey. [ Smooching ] Hi.

Hey, why don't y'all go home with that? Shut up!

Anyway, baby, this is my friend Ruth Summerling I was telling you about.

Ruth, this is my fine husband, Lorenzo. Mm. [ Smooches ]

Nice to meet you, Lorenzo. Nice to meet you. And guess who's coming

to dinner tonight! Ruth is coming to dinner tonight!

Didn't I tell you I wasn't sure? Opal: You comin'.

Ruth: Opal, why are you so pushy? Ooh, it sure smells good

in here! Well, I didn't know we were having company.

Oh, this is my friend... Ahem. Ourfriend.

Ruth Summerling. She works at the diner. Oh!

And this is my mother-in-law, Naomi Marachond. Pleased to meet you,

Mrs. Marachond. Oh, just call me Naomi. My mama makes the best

biscuits you ever ate. Girl, he ain't lying. They so good.

[ Chuckles ] Taste one... Uh-uh!

Wash up. Come on, let's get washed up.

[ Indistinct conversations, laughter ]

Don't be doing that Opal, eating with your hands. I got some good news, y'all.

I got some good news. What? The man down at the labor

agency said we should be able to start that construction gig in a couple months.

Oh! Now, it's only gonna be temporary, but he said that

a lot of these jobs, they turn into permanent gigs. Well, it's honest work,

and there's nothing like honest work. Mm-hmm.

Ain't nothing wrong with making money, either. Exactly.

Yeah. So, mama, won't you holler at your man upstairs?

Ah! Please. Well, I'm gonna pray like

always and give thanks like always, no matter the outcome. Lorenzo: Yes, ma'am.

I hear you. Baby, would you like another biscuit?

You ate the other one so fast! Sure.

That's the last photograph I have of my husband, Ray.

Opal sent you a nightgown and a change of clothes. Oh.

Oh, that might be a little too big for you. [ Gasps ] Don't you dare tell

her I said that! [ Chuckles ] Thank you for allowing me

to stay. Well, it's too late for a girl to be catching a bus

in this part of town. I will be out of your way first thing.

Um, listen, Miss Naomi, I, uh... You were born in Atlanta? Yes, ma'am.

Well, I guess Opal told you that my family is from Savannah. [ Chuckles ]

Hurricane hit, and we left with just a few knickknacks. Some of my friends, they lost

everything. [ Chuckles ] [ Sighs ] Everything gone.

We lost Ray. And you moved to Atlanta? Well, I'm not in the best

of health. And my boys, they insisted that we move so that I could get the

best medical care money could buy. The best care ourmoney can buy

is a heating pad and a bottle of aspirin. [ Chuckles ]

They wanted to make a new start, and... [ Sighs ] But I love Savannah.

[ Chuckles ] And as soon as I see my way clear, I'm going home.

[ Chuckles ] Ain't no place like home. Mm-hmm.

Tell me about your family. Uh... My parents died when I was

young. Um... I was bounced from foster home to foster home,

and when I was 16, I struck out on my own. Here I am.

And where are you, exactly? Alone. But... hopeful.

[ Sighs ] I just know there's something out there that's good for me.

I... Kind of gotta find my way to it. Mm.

[ Chuckles ] I know that sounds crazy. No, it don't sound crazy.

Sounds like faith. [ Chuckles ] Why are you looking

so surprised? Ruth, there is something good out there for you.

And you will find your way to it. But you won't be alone.

Mnh-mnh. No. You never were.

You know, go on and start bagging those over there.

Put one biscuit, one muffin per bag. Each... okay.

Yeah, I'm so glad to have some help this morning. Hey, baby.

Mwah. Hey. Have a good day, all right?

Opal: Love you. Have a good day. We just need to help Naomi

deliver these before work. [ Chuckles ] Shoot.

Man. She takes them down to this transitional housing place over

near by... Did you take two? You know what?

Naomi... Supposed to take one! Naomi: [ Chuckling ]

Opal: Just a bunch of women trying to get back on their feet over there.

You know. I hope you don't mind, girl. Don't mind at all.

[ Chuckles ] Opal: It'll be real quick. Okay.

Naomi: Today, do your thing? Opal: No, we're just gonna run in... yeah.

Run in and come on out. Naomi: All right. Ruth: Uh, you know what,

ladies, I think I'm gonna stay out here and enjoy the fresh air and sunshine.

Well, give me them biscuits, then. Okay.

[ Sighs ]

Hey. Oh!

Girl, I'm sorry. Naomi's in there, getting her pray on.

We'll be off shortly. [ Door opens ] Naomi: Ooh!

All right. Ready, girls? Opal: Yeah, let's go.

I told them to put your things away and that you'd come by and get them later,

because you're gonna come stay with us from now on, okay? Come on, Ruth.

What kind of flower is that? It's not a flower.

It's an herb. Nick: [ Chuckles ] Basil.

And this one here is parsley. You sure do know a lot of stuff.

I read a lot. Yeah? Plus, I worked at a farmers'

market for a few months and just developed a green thumb, I guess.

You like being alone, don't you? Well, I certainly didn't

choose it. Just... It just is.

You're real clever with those words, miss. [ Chuckles ]

You and that little book. [ Chuckles ] So, what you write in there,

anyway? I don't know. Just thoughts.

Musings. Longings. [ Chuckles ]

What's so funny? Musings and longings. I mean, what exactly does

Ruth Summerling dream and long for? I don't know.

What every other girl wants, I guess. So, what about you?

Hmm? What does Nicolas Marachond want?

To move back to Savannah? [ Scoffs ] There's nothing in Savannah

for me. My dad's family is well off, and they won't help us.

They don't like my mom. They don't like my brother. And they sure don't like me.

Family ain't all it's cracked up to be. Yeah, well, that's easy for

you to say, because you've always had one. We often take for granted what

we already have. There you go again, being all philosophical.

Ugh. [ Chuckles ] So, what, huh?

What do you dream of? [ Sighs ] To have one of those big old

houses in the suburbs. And a job where I get to wear fly suits every day.

Mm! And a minivan full of little brats.

[ Laughs ] Oh, so, who would those little brats look like?

Well... If I'm lucky... they'll look like you.

Uh...

[ Kisses hand ]

[ Chuckles ] >> ♪ Tell me ♪

[ Laughter and applause ] Look at my friend, married! Oh, my goodness!

Oh, baby, baby. Will you knock it off with the rice?

Why? It's my friend's wedding! Opal? Opal!

Let's go get groceries for the whole week. Opal: That's a good idea.

Mama, we just got our groceries the other day. I know.

We can go get some more. Come on. Can I just at least

my coat off? Yes, when we get back. Lorenzo: [ Sighs ]

♪ Look all around you, darling ♪ ♪ Oh, you're all here long ♪

♪ But won't you tell me that I'm the first one that crosses your mind? ♪

Oh, they're beautiful. It's all you, Ms. Marachond. [ Sighs ]

♪ Oh, if you're happy ♪ Okay, wait, are y'all sure we didn't spend too much money on

all this food? We got these fancy steaks, we've got...

Girl, relax, would you? Our men done finally got some good jobs, okay?

Naomi, will you please tell this girl that it's okay for us to celebrate?

Oh, it's always nice to celebrate, as long as you know who to thank for the

blessing. Oh, hallelujah! And Lo said he's gonna get us a

grill, but for now, these steaks gonna taste real good in that oven.

We ought to party right now. Come on! Go, Nay-Nay, go, Nay-Nay!

Wait a minute. Wait a minute. Oh, Lord! [ Laughing ]

Show her how to get low, though. [ Doorbell rings ] Okay, you know what?

Opal! Stop it! Girl, you are a mess! Tell Naomi to hit that move.

[ Laughs ]

[ Sighs ] Your boys tried t-to save the

other worker after th-the trench collapsed. The whole crew tried to help

them. We all tried to help, but... We couldn't get to your boys

before the whole thing just collapsed. In my 20 years of doing this,

I have never experienced this. [ Sighs ] I can't imagine how you feel.

I'm truly sorry.

No benefits, no pension, no workers' comp, no nothing.

The labor agency hired them, and not the contractor, so nobody's responsible.

Oh, Lord. You know, I think I'll head out early tomorrow and go

job hunting. I'll tell Lump I need to work days and get a night shift

at another restaurant. In fact, there's another place that opened up right across the

street from the diner, so... Oh, baby. That's not necessary.

Well, we got to do something. I mean, the money we have in the bank is only gonna last us,

what, two months, and we got to eat. Not to mention utilities and

your doctor bills. I mean, we got to pay rent if we want to stay in this house.

I have some money saved... Oh, well, we're not staying in this house.

Now, I'm going home to Savannah. What? And you girls are gonna go on

with your lives. Oh, Naomi... Now, you're young.

You... You're smart. You're beautiful women. You can find husbands and have

families if you want to. But you got your whole lives to live.

What about you? I'm going home. I got family there.

Naomi. Nicolas said that... Oh, I know what he said,

but I'll be fine. And you're gonna be fine, too. Well, Naomi, if you're going

to Savannah, I'm going with you. So am I. Opal!

I appreciate your loyalty, but it's time you went home. You need us!

Naomi: Oh, God is gonna take care of me, just like always. Do you still believe that,

Naomi? Your sons are dead! Your husband is dead!

And your health is failing. But you just keep on praying to God.

And He just keeps on taking everything and everyone away from you!

But that doesn't make you want to run from God. It makes me want to run to him.

Trusting him is the only thing that I know. [ Sighs ]

It's what's brought me to this point. And that's what's gonna carry me

on.

Opal... ♪ Love is a mystery

with its ups and downs ♪ ♪ Must have got lucky because I have found out ♪

♪ I have no doubt about you ♪ ♪ Oh, my love, you're so precious and true ♪

[ Car starts ] ♪ Oh, baby ♪ ♪ Because I have found out ♪

♪ I have no doubt about you ♪ Come on, baby. ♪ Because I am a woman ♪

I'd better get a move on it. [ Sighs ]

Now, all of this stuff, we're gonna give to the women's home. I'm coming with you.

Ruth! Now, we already discussed this. My dream is to have a family,

and now I have one. Naomi, you are my family. Where you go, I'll go.

Where you stay, I'll stay, and the God you serve will be my God.

So many people have come in and out of my life. I never had a say before,

but now I do. And I say I want to go with you. I want to take care of you.

Oh! I want to be your family.

What do you say we, um, conquer that open sky together?

Hmm? [ Sighs ] Are you sure?

I am so sure. Please? [ Horn honks ]

Go on, get those snacks over there. [ Laughing ]

Hurry up now, before she leaves us! Oh! [ Laughing ]

Janice, we'll be right out!

"Savannah," on the count of three.

1, 2, 3. Savannah! [ Shutter clicks ]

That's a good one. That's a good one. ♪♪

[ Coughs ]

Ray wanted his boys to grow up in the same house he and his

brother, Stephen, grew up in, so he fixed the old place up, and he moved us in.

Wow. Naomi, what I wouldn't give to live in a place like that.

[ Sighs ] I'd have trellises and a gazebo with rose bushes winding in and

out of the lattice. Mm. And right beside it,

I would put a hammock. Well, you can come and live in this old big house for as

long as you want to with me.

Home, sweet home! [ Laughs ]

Naomi, would you wait? Oh! Oh, my goodness!

She took a few nicks and bruises, but, oh, the old girl is lookin' good!

You are looking pretty good to me. Oh, now, you hush!

There ain't nobody talkin' about me! [ Laughs ]

Oh, my goodness! Oh!

You, uh, think it's the wrong key?

Long as I've been living in this house, I'd know this key in a mountain of keys,

even with my eyes closed.

He done changed the locks! Who?

Stephen. Well, didn't he know that you were coming back home?

I called him several times to let him know what happened to the boys, but he never

returned my call. I didn't want to leave that kind of message on the voice mail,

so... Here's what we're gonna do. We'll just leave the boxes up

here on the porch, take whatever we need, and go to a motel tonight, and then I'll call

Stephen tomorrow. All right? Okay.

All right, if that's what you want to do. We'll... talk to him tomorrow.

Ma'am, I'm sorry, Mr. Marachond is a busy man.

He has meetings back-to-back today. Call his secretary and set up

an appointment. No, we're gonna wait. Thank you.

Okay. Isn't she the cutest thing with those dimples?

[ Chuckles ]

[ Sighs ] >> [ Coughs ]

[ Coughing ] You okay? [ Coughs ]

I'm fine. Want some water? No, that's okay.

[ Sighs ] How much longer do you want to wait?

Honey, I'm not leaving until I talk to him about my house. [ Breathing heavily ]

Don't make a lick of sense for him to change the locks on the doors...

Oh, Mr. Marachond, you have two visitors here. Stephen!

Naomi. Uh, well... What a... What a surprise.

Uh... Where on Earth have you been? I've been calling you

for weeks. I... yeah, I know, I know. I've been, you know, very busy.

Stephen, my boys are dead. They were killed in a construction accident

in Atlanta. Oh, Naomi, I-I-I didn't know. This is Ruth.

She was Nicolas's wife.

Well, um, if there is anything I can do, just, please,

just call me... Yes, uh, Stephen, I went by my house,

and the locks have been changed. Now, I know you didn't know where I was located, but we came

by to get the new keys. I'm sorry, Naomi, I meant to tell you, I'm selling the house.

Stephen, how you just gonna up and sell my house? Correction.

You and your family lived in the house. That house belongs to my daddy.

Ray fixed that place up. We raised our boys in there. Ray is dead.

And sadly, so are your boys. So, that house is owned by the Marachond family,

and I decided to sell. Where are we supposed to live?

Naomi, please don't take this the wrong way, but it is not my responsibility to provide

housing for you and your... friend. She's not just a friend.

She was Nicolas's wife. She's family! As I recall, you weren't so

keen on family when you convinced my brother to turn his back on me and Natalie.

You know that's not true. And now you've lost everything and everyone,

and you come back here with your hand out. I just want what's mine.

Tell me. This little girl really Nicolas's wife?

Or is this just another one of his cheap little gold-digging... You!

Get your hand off of her! Now, you listen, Mr. Marachond. We are not here

for your money... You should go back to whatever slum you came from,

little girl. And stay the hell away from my family.

Naomi: Come on, now. Come on, baby, get your things. Get your things.

Let's get out of here.

Got you all fixed up. Got you a sandwich,

soup, and water.

There.

All right. Eat.

Is that all you're eating? I'm not very hungry. [ Sighs ]

So, what's the deal with, um, Stephen? Oh, where do I begin?

[ Chuckles ] Stephen Marachond is a selfish, bitter man.

His wife, Betty, she committed suicide several years ago. They hit upon hard times, and

she just could not handle it. Now, my husband, Ray, not long before that, had bailed out of

the casino business, and it was at my urging. I did not like all that

gambling. I didn't want my boys to be exposed to that kind of life.

Well, knowing that Ray was the brains behind the business, all the wolves just came out

of the woods. Stephen had to weather the storm on his own.

And after Betty died, he just blamed me for everything. From the looks of it, he got

it all back. The money, at least. Oh, yes, he got it all back

and more! Hmm. He and his sister, Natalie,

they're filthy rich. They own all of the riverboat casinos all around Savannah.

And, see, Stephen knows that the wolves are waiting. He thinks everybody wants

his money. Sad thing is... he's probably right.

[ Chuckles ] Well, that's not us. We don't need Stephen Marachond

or his money. Mm-hmm. With God's help,

we will be just fine. Mm-hmm! Just fine! How's that sandwich?

Ooh, girl, it is so good! [ Chuckles ]

Okay. Ah!

Hey. I figured I'd start packing, in case we've got to get out of

here tomorrow. Oh, no need to pack. We're staying here.

[ Clears throat ] What? I made a deal with

the manager. What kind of deal? Yeah, just bought us some

time till we get back up on our feet. Oh, that...

Oh, he was very understanding. That is great!

Okay, okay, well, now that that's taken care of, I'll get everything else done.

Food, medicine, and I'll go by the house and pick up those boxes that we left behind.

Yes, yes, good, good. And you, my dear, can lay around here and rest like the

Queen that you are. [ Chuckles ] In our little castle.

[ Coughing ] [ Sighs ]

[ Coughing ]

Naomi, hey. You okay?

I'm just fine. I'm just moving a little slow this morning.

[ Sighs ] All right. Look, I'm about to leave to look

for work. I'm gonna go get your... I'm gonna get your prescriptions

filled while I'm out. Baby, don't take all those bottles.

Just take one. Man. [ Coughing ]

[ Sighs ] Okay.

Naomi, are you sure you're gonna be okay? I am just fine.

[ Chuckles ] Okay. [ Kisses ]

Be careful out there. I will be.

All right. [ Clears throat ]

Housekeeping. ♪ I am dreaming ♪

♪ Dreaming to find that inner peace ♪ ♪ Oh, I'm dying ♪

♪ Dying to find that inner joy ♪ ♪ I am reaching out my hand

to you ♪ ♪ I am standing here with my heart ♪

♪ Opened up to you ♪ ♪ Come and save me ♪ ♪ Come and raise me

from my destruction ♪

♪ Come and save me ♪ ♪ Come and raise me

from my destruction ♪ ♪ I need you now ♪ ♪ Need you now ♪

♪ I need you now ♪ ♪ Need you now ♪ ♪ Freedom, freedom ♪

♪ Free me from this shame ♪ ♪ Redeem me, redeem me ♪ ♪ Redeem me from this pain ♪

♪ I am reaching out my hand to you ♪

♪ I am standing here with my heart opened up... ♪

I'll send someone out to... No, leave her alone.

Okay, but it's after hours, and... She's just taking what

she needs. Leave her alone.

Got it. Oh, thank you, baby.

Hand me that water, will you? There. Mm-hmm.

You still ain't tell me where you got all this good fruit from.

How much it cost? Oh, no, no, no, baby. You eat that.

Naomi, I told you, I'm fine. Look, trust me, I had my fill on the way back from the farm.

What farm? That's what I was gonna tell you.

So, anyway, I went to this farm that's about, I don't know, 10 miles outside of the city,

where you can pick your own fruits and vegetables. Mm-hmm?

Anyway, I didn't have quite enough money, so... You spent all of it on those

pills, didn't you? So I made a list of everything that I got.

All right, I got melons, mangos, red apples, green apples, everything that you need to get

healthy, and it is all organic! Once I get a job, I'm just going to go back and, I don't know,

pay them for everything that's on here. Hmm.

"BKM"? Yeah, I don't know quite what it stands for, but...

Braxton Kennedy Marachond. That's Ray's first cousin! He owns that farm!

Oh, Naomi, I am so sorry. I had no idea. Oh, no, no, no, no, no, baby,

it's good. Braxton is a decent man. He's a bit of a recluse, but,

honey, he is kind, and he's Godly. [ Chuckles ]

You sure he's related to Stephen? [ Chuckles ]

Goodness. Braxton and I, we used to be quite close, oh, and he loved

Ray. [ Chuckles ] You know, I haven't spoke to him

or seen him in, what, maybe a couple of years. But I hear that he hardly ever

leaves the farm. He hardly invites anybody over, not even family.

[ Sighs ] I think he just lost his trust in folk after that gold-digging

Judy Hampton. Hmm, sounds like a barrel of laughs, this guy.

[ Chuckles ] I think you should go back over there tomorrow, and you

should tell him that you are his cousin's wife. Naomi, you just said that he

doesn't deal with his family. Oh, I know, but I just feel like, once he meets you,

he's gonna change his mind. [ Laughs ] Yeah, well, I doubt that

seriously.

Come on, guys. Let's get this truck unloaded.

We should be open already.

Let's go. Let's go.

BKM Organic Farms. Yes.

One moment, please. Braxton? It's Mr. Bates again.

Sure. I can take a message. Mr. Bates, can I have Mr. Marachond return your...

I know, sir, but he's very busy. I'll make sure that he gets the message.

Have a nice day. All right. I think I got it.

Oh. Thank you. We'll be in touch. Uh...

could I see Mr. Marachond? I'm afraid he's not available.

Please, please, if you would be just kind enough to just let me...

Look, he's not available, but we'll be in touch with you, you know, regarding your

application. You, uh, you have a blessed day. Have a blessed day, too.

Mm-hmm. Okay. One more thing. If you could make sure

that Mr. Marachond and only Mr. Marachond gets my application, I would

really appreciate... We'll be in touch. [ Sighs ]

Thanks.

[ Door closes ]

Melons are good this season. Not perfect, but good.

Thank you. Mm-hmm. Uh, there was a young woman in

here filling out a job application, and, um... I don't know why you're

telling me. Peter handles that, doesn't he? Well, she asked me to give

you her application directly.

Ruth? Oh, thank God.

[ Breathing heavily ] Oh, I'm tired. Oh, Lord!

[ Panting ] Naomi, where have you been? [ Shrieks ] Oh, God!

You were supposed to be resting. [ Panting ]

I didn't know you were here. I had to go out and get some fresh air.

Naomi, listen to me. You are not supposed to be walking around here alone.

You got it? Oh, Ruth. How did things go with Braxton?

Horribly. Yeah, he took one look at me, then bolted the other direction.

I was able to submit the application, but they wouldn't let me see him.

Oh... You weren't kidding when you said that guy doesn't like

people. No, he don't. [ Chuckles ]

Yeah, well, anyway, I'm gonna go looking for a job again tomorrow, and [Inhales]

the day after that and the day after that, and I will find a nice, cushy gig in no

time. You are right. You will find something

in no time. I will. Naomi, don't worry me like that.

Okay! Oh, I see you got the boxes. I got the boxes.

How much the cab cost? Would you stay on the subject...

And listen for a change? I want you to be safe. God's got me.

[ Laughs ] Naomi, you are a mess! [ Laughs ]

Here we've got a scrambler with toast and hot cakes with grits.

And here, thank you very much. All right, Frank, we got two new orders.

We've got the scrambler with toast and a hot cakes with grits.

All right, thank you, sir. Appreciate you.

Man: "Enclosed is money for the fruits and vegetables

I gathered from your farm recently. Thank you kindly.

Sincerely yours, Ruth Summerling Marachond." Braxton: So...?

So, Debbie said this is the same girl that came in to apply for a job and asked to talk

to you. [Laughs] come on, don't you want to know who she is?

And the fact that she came all this way to pay for something that she didn't even know that

we knew she had taken. Come on, that kind of honesty, that's... that's rare.

And your point is...? My point is, maybe there are some decent Marachonds out

there, besides you. And from the sounds of this, she could use your help.

What are you gonna do? I'll have that right out for ya.

Thank you, ma'am. All right, Frankie, we've got another number 3 special.

Thank you, sir. Oh. Hello there.

Can I start you off with something to drink? Hey, Ruth.

Naomi?

Naomi?

Naomi! Naomi, honey!

What are you doing out here? [ Panting ] I got to finish. No, no.

You do not need to finish. [ Coughing ] Here, here.

You don't understand. I understand. We can't leave this here.

Yes, we can. [ Grunting ] Come on.

Let's get in the room. Don't let it roll! [ Gasping ]

Okay. Come on, come on. Naomi: [ Gasping ]

Ruth: All right. Let's get you inside.

Naomi, you okay?

[ Sighs ] Honey, what in the world were

you doing out there? [ Sighs ] Ruth, I don't need a lecture

from you. So, what, is this the arrangement you made with

management... cleaning in exchange for our rooms? [ Sighs ]

Naomi, how could you do something like this without telling me?

I have told you time and time again, you need to rest so you can get better.

I am not getting better.

My cancer came back. What?

I won't be getting better. But I am not gonna lay up here

and be a burden. Oh, my God. "A burden"?

Oh, my God, Naomi. Honey, you loved me when I had

no one! No one ever cared what happened to me until you.

Now it is my turn. Caring for you is my blessing from God.

You should've told me about the cancer. Why?

So I could see in your face what I see now? So you could put your life on

hold more than you already have? Naomi, you gave me life. You give me wings.

Oh... [ Sobs ] Oh, honey.

So, uh... Guess what!

Uh... Braxton Marachond sent someone over to offer me a job today.

Oh! I start tomorrow. [ Chuckles ]

Yeah. He said Mr. Marachond himself wants to meet with me, and I am

going to tell him everything. Oh! I know he's gonna help us,

Naomi. We are gonna be fine. Just fine.

I promise. We're gonna be fine. I'm so happy for you.

That's so good! That is so good! Now, you stop all that crying.

No, these new casino owners aren't backing off.

They're not gonna rest till they get their hands on every slot machine and blackjack table

in town. We knew it was a matter of time before they retaliated.

So, what are we gonna do? Well, they can be convinced to back off.

But it's gonna cost a pretty penny. Hmm.

We need a cash cow. What about Braxton? Right. Braxton?

Tucked away on his little herb farm, hiding from the world? Besides, he hates me.

Yeah, but he loves Naomi. She wants her house back, so we cut a deal with her and get her

to convince Braxton to help us in exchange for getting her house.

Nah, she'll only do the opposite. [ Sighs ]

The only person who stood a chance of convincing Braxton... is Judy.

Have you heard from her? Not since you ran her out of town last year for trying to get

her hands on the family fortune. But... Braxton doesn't know that.

All he knows is that she left town. Find her.

Bring her here and let her work her magic. In the meantime, I'll work on

getting Naomi and Little Orphan Annie out of Savannah

before they mess this up for us.

So... who are you?

[ Chuckles ] My mother-in-law is Naomi Marachond.

Now, I am not here, sir, to ask you for a handout, but rather for work...

work that I need in order to provide a home for me and Miss Naomi.

She's very sick, sir. And at this point, I am the only family that she has left,

of course, with the exception of you and... uh, Stephen. So, you know Stephen?

We've met. You must be the one he warned me about.

He sent me a message this morning. It said Naomi had returned with

a beautiful young gold digger. Nothing could be further from the truth.

You don't think you're beautiful? I don't think that I am

a gold digger. In fact, sir, I can assure you that I'm not.

You know what, Mr. Marachond? I understand that you don't trust people very much,

and I can understand why. You know, in fact, why would you trust someone like me?

You know, maybe you shouldn't. And I can see that you don't. Thank you, sir, for your time.

Wait.

You remember Peter. Nice to see you again.

You, too. Peter's the general manager here at BKM.

His wife, Debbie, runs the office. I've known Peter and Debbie

for years. They keep things in order around here.

We keep him in order, too. [ Laughs ] Yeah, right.

You have a very nice smile, Mr. Marachond. You should use it a little more

often. Well... [ Clears throat ]

Well, uh, Peter, Ruth, I'll leave you guys to it. All right, then.

Let's get started, shall we? Yes. So, do you know anything

about harvesting or tending vegetables? I actually worked at

a farmers' market for about six months. Oh, nice.

[ Knock on door ] Coming.

Oh! [ Laughs ] Braxton.

[ Chuckles ] Oh, come on in. Have a seat. Oh, just the fact that you are

here out in public in the daylight hours tells me that Miss Ruth Summerling Marachond

got to you the way she does with most living creatures. I'm here because Ruth told me

that you're ill. [ Scoffs ] And she seems quite

concerned. [ Chuckles ] Mm. She is a wonderful young woman,

Braxton. The kindest heart, most beautiful spirit of anyone

I've ever met. And the last thing I want to do is burden her with the

responsibility of caring for me! But it seems like, no matter how hard I try to shake that girl,

she just won't go away. Naomi, you want to tell me what's going on?

How can I help? Braxton, you know I would never ask you for anything...

You're not asking. [ Sighs ] Raymond was a good man.

He was more like a... a brother than a cousin. I should have taken better care

of you and the boys. I owed him that. [ Crying ]

I miss my boys. I'm sorry. I know. I'm sorry.

And Raymond. I'm so sorry. [ Crying ]

I'm all right.

It's okay. I want to help you.

And Ruth. You have to tell me how. Oh, Braxton.

It's so good to see you. Let's start by you telling me why you're in this...

rundown motel. [ Chuckles ] No.

I... I like Naomi, too. Then why don't you let her have the house?

I mean, what you need it for? Well, that house could fetch a pretty penny.

And with those new casino owners breathing down my neck, uh... Do you really want to sell

the house that you and Raymond grew up in? If it'll keep Naomi and that

little ragamuffin out of it, yes. From what I hear, that little

girl's a drifter, trying to hit a lick. Better keep a tight hold on your

wallet, cuz. I'm not half as concerned about my wallet as you are,

Stephen. But I am concerned about Naomi. You know what I thought when

I heard her boys died? "Finally, she knows how it feels to lose someone you love."

Come on, Stephen! Look, I know you still hurting over losing Betty, but remember,

Naomi lost Raymond. Look, I lost him, too. Twice!

Once when she drove a wedge between us and again when he died.

So, forgive me if I can't muster up any sympathy for my dear Holier-Than-Thou Sister-In-Law.

You know what? I thought this wasn't gonna be a waste of my time.

It was good seeing you, cuh. You know, we really should do business soon.

Yeah, get me Natalie. Mr. Buckley, you can't

be serious. We had an arrangement. Ruth: Look...

Naomi: [ Coughing ] Okay, look, I will give you $60 now, and I will give you

more later. Please! I'm sorry, I'm sorry, ma'am,

I can't take your money, ma'am. [ Sighs ] The owner says you got to go

'cause this casino fellow done bought up all the rooms. I'm guessing he paid a lot more

than $60. I need y'all gone by tonight.

Uh, is this the transitional housing place you were

talking about? Yeah. I know it's nothing fancy,

but... Oh, it's gonna be fine. [ Chuckles ]

All right. Ooh, as long as I can go somewhere and lay my head

down for a minute. Yeah, and take a shower. Oh, God!

I hope they got some good hot water. Ruth: You know this is only

temporary, right? As soon as I get some money coming in...

I so hate leaving you like this. Naomi: [Coughs] I'll be fine.

You just got your new job. You gonna get fired before you get your paycheck.

[ Chuckles ] Go on, girl. Get some rest. Naomi: [ Coughing ]

So, listen, I have one stop to make before work, and I will see you when I get back.

Okay.

I love you. I love you, too, baby.

[ Chuckles ]

Naomi: [ Coughing ] All right.

Look, Stephen, I realize you're in a tight spot, but my partners and I are not in the

charity business. If you'll just give me a little more time, I will

guarantee I will deliver. I already have a list of men signed up here.

Ma'am, you cannot just... What kind of man are you?! You bought out that motel just

to get Naomi and I to leave? Uh... I have no idea what you're talking about.

You can sell Naomi's house if you want to. You can throw your money around

Savannah. You can call me every name in the book.

But you will not hurt Naomi, and you will not hurt me. "No weapon formed against us

shall prosper." So now she's got the ragamuffin quoting scripture.

Oh. Does that make you feel like a big man, Stephen...

Bullying a sick woman? Get out of my office. You know, I bet if your wife

were still alive... You don't know a thing about my wife!

What I do know is that you blame Naomi for her death! Looks to me like you blame

everybody for everything except for yourself! Get out of my office now!

Security! Look in the mirror, Stephen. Get her out of here!

Look in the mirror! Get her out of here! Call the police!

I want her arrested for trespassing! Get her out!

Where, uh... Where were we again?

Two cases. Two? Okay, no problem. All right, I think I got it.

So, Ruth... Listen, before you say anything, let me just say this.

Now, I understand that what I did this morning was not very nice, but I would do it again

if I had to. Ruth... Stephen Marachond is a very

evil man who cares about nothing but money. Now, I understand that he's your

cousin, so, if you feel the need to fire me, well, then, do what you got to do, but I will not

apologize for defending Naomi. Ruth! Get to work.

Yes, sir. And, Ruth... Sir?

Just so you know, you'll be docked a half-day's pay. Thank you, sir.

[ Door opens ] So, Stephen's on the warpath. Braxton: Yeah.

What do you want to do? Want to set them up in an apartment, maybe in

another hotel? No. I don't trust my cousin.

They need to be somewhere where he has no access to them, where he can't pull any strings.

Debbie? Yes. Tell Gertie to get

the guest house ready. Okay. Peter, let's make

arrangements to have them brought here. You got it.

And Mr. Braxton said you'll have a nurse around the clock! This could be our castle, Naomi,

until we find one of our own. Naomi: That's wonderful, Ruth, just wonderful.

Braxton, how can I ever repay you? It's the least I can do,

Naomi. Remember, caring for someone is not a debt to be repaid,

it's a... it's a... Both: Blessing from God. Naomi: [ Coughing ]

So, you just hang in there. We'll be there shortly to pick you up, okay, with your stuff.

Oh, Naomi, I cannot believe you're sleeping! I am too excited to sleep!

Oh, God, can you believe Mr. Marachond agreeing to look after you like this?

You were so right about him. He is a true gem of a man. And just so you know,

I told him that I would pay rent for as long as we're there. Oh, I know, I know, "Ruth,

be quiet," but I can't help it! Oh, do you know what I read on the bus on the way back?

Psalms27:6. Let's see. "And now my head will be lifted

above all my enemies all around me. And I will sing yes, I will sing

praises to the Lord." Oh, Naomi, come on, that's one of your favorite verses.

Naomi. [ Sighs ] Come on! Naomi, this is what we've been

waiting for.

Naomi?

[ Gasps ] [ Crying ] Naomi?

My God, Naomi! Oh, no! Oh, God.

Oh, God, no. No! Oh, no, my Naomi.

Oh, my God, no!

Braxton: [ Sighs ]

I'm so sorry, Ruth. You've, um, said that

three times already. I know. I'm sorry.

I had the, uh, shelter director pack up her belongings and...

Bring them by my place. You can go through them whenever you're ready.

That was very kind of you. Don't thank me. It's the least I can do.

Naomi and Raymond were really good to me. [ Sighs ]

You know, she made the best fried catfish. Oh, goodness.

Mm-hmm. Oh, goodness. I had it only once,

but I will never forget it. And those biscuits. Oh, yeah.

Oh, those biscuits were so good. Yeah.

Closest I'd ever come to having a real mother.

I heard you wanted to see me. Yeah.

Um, come, sit down. [ Clears throat ] I just wanted to let you know

that the guest house is ready. Excuse me? I promised you and Naomi

that I'd look after you. Her death does not prompt me to go back on my word.

If you need any help transporting your things... No.

No, sir. I will manage just fine.

Uh... sir, one more thing. Um, how much is rent?

No. No, sir, I-I promised you that I would pay you rent.

Now, if you would prefer that I work in exchange... No, that won't be necessary.

Yes, sir, it is very necessary. Just the fact that you are even

allowing me to stay here at all is a very, very kind gesture. It's not a gesture, Ruth.

I gave my word. Well, at any rate, I insist.

Thank you. You're welcome.

Bye, guys.

What?

So, as I was walking by the guest house, I noticed some of

the screens need replacing. When Ruth opens one of those windows, she's gonna get eaten

alive by mosquitoes. Oh, yeah? So, I'll get to that

next week. Well, why not today? Well, I'm completely slammed,

and I don't have a single guy to spare. Unless... you want to go down

there and fix it. Me? Yeah.

[ Door opens ]

Uh...

Oh, uh... Debbie came by and gave me some

dresses, and I was inside, trying them on. I see.

Um, Peter told me your screens needed replacing, so, he's a guy short... I thought I'd just

do it myself. [ Screen clattering ] Yeah.

Uh, I'll be out here, working, so... Don't let me disturb you.

I won't. Oh, uh... thank you.

♪ Hold on to hope, love ♪ ♪ I've searched high and low

for you ♪ ♪ For you ♪ ♪ Each day gets closer ♪

♪ So hold on stronger to me and you ♪ ♪ Someday soon,

I'll find you ♪ ♪ Someday soon, I'll know you ♪

♪ Someday, ooh, oh ♪ ♪ Yeah, oh ♪

♪ So hold on to hope, love ♪ ♪ I've searched high and low

for you ♪ ♪ For you ♪ ♪ Each day gets closer ♪

♪ So hold on stronger to me and you ♪ Braxton: Hey.

Woman: How are you? Good. How are you?

Good. It's so good to see you. Good to see you.

Didn't expect to see you out this way. [ Kisses ]

You want to have a cup of coffee or something?

Woman: [ Chuckles ] Braxton: You hungry? Woman: This place hasn't

changed one bit. No. Neither have you.

Thank you. So, what brings you to town, Judy?

Do you really have to ask? I was such a fool. But you know what?

If I had the chance, I'd do things differently. Judy, this isn't easy for me.

This hasn't been easy for me. I know, but it can be. Don't give me an answer

right now. I'll be back in town next week. Just think about what I said.

Think about us. But more importantly, just listen to your heart.

[ Knock on door ] [ Sighs ]

Debbie: Ruth? Ruth? I'm in the kitchen, Deb.

[ Footsteps approach ] You okay, honey? When you didn't show up at the

office, I was a little concerned. I wasn't feeling very well.

What's wrong? Just... Just one of those days, I guess.

Well, you look lovely. Thanks. I'll bet Mr. Marachond was

surprised to see you in that dress. You know, Deb, I don't think

he even noticed. He was... so busy with... Judy Hampton.

Well, he loved her very much. And he thought she loved him, too.

But then she just up and left. And he was heartbroken. He's been that way ever since.

So, I guess she realized what a great guy she lost, huh? Maybe that's why she came back.

No. Braxton's a good man, Ruth. He's a good man who wants

someone to love him for who he is. He just wants what we all want.

Ruth: Hmm.

To be someone... to someone.

Hey, Deb, how's lunch? [ Judy laughing ]

Always such a gentleman. Oh, yeah, those were the days.

Debbie, I'm gonna walk Miss Hampton out. I'll be back.

Uh, Judy, let me introduce you to... You must be Ruth,

Naomi's daughter-in-law. I'm so sorry about your loss. Thank you, Ms. Hampton.

You're so polite. And so well mannered. Do you work here on the farm,

Ms. Hampton? No, Judy's an old friend of mine, Ruth, from...

Oh, Braxton! We were much more than just friends.

Still are. Hmm. Oh, I'm very happy for the two

of you. Mr. Marachond is a very kind man, once you get to know him.

You know, why don't you see if you can get him to use that smile a little more often?

That smile is simply the best. We'd better go, Brax.

I'm gonna run a couple of errands, Debbie.

I'll be back later. [ Door closes ] [ Sighs ]

I'm not sure if I do understand.

But I'm not sure if I really feel like listening anymore.

Uh, yeah, yeah. Look, they're calling the loan,

Natalie. No, I've tried everything. I've tried stalling her.

Yeah, and I told her I had some other investors lined up... Stephen, you can dig up every

woman I've ever met... [ Hangs up phone ] And you can try every trick in

the book, but you will never get a cent from me. And you will not hurt

Ruth Marachond. Do I make myself clear?

I have no idea... Do I make myself clear?!

Sure, cuz. Sure.

Stephen sent her. Once again, it was all

about the money.

She confess? She didn't have to.

I knew it. I always knew it. Even back then.

Man, I loved that girl... more than I should've. I didn't even mention Ruth

and Naomi to her. But the minute I started to introduce her...

She took the bait. I can't say I wasn't disappointed.

You know what Ruth told her? She said... "get him to use that smile."

Ruth is quite the girl. Quite a woman.

[ Door closes ]

You expecting someone? No, I just thought, um...

[ Sighs ] I'm sorry. Do you... you need something?

No, I'm just here to repair your porch swing. Okay.

She's not coming back. What? Oh.

Uh... I-I'm sorry. Don't be.

There. [ Knock on door ]

Come in! [ Clears throat ] Wow.

Ta-da! Dinner is served. You know, I thought I smelled

catfish, but I figured it was just my imagination. And biscuits!

Uh-Huh. Biscuits, too. Now, they're probably nowhere as

good as Naomi's, but it'll work if you're really, really hungry. Well, I'm really hungry.

Ruth: [ Chuckles ] Do you mind if I just wash up right here?

Oh, it's kind of your house, so... Have at it.

[ Chuckles ] Braxton: Oh, wow. Ruth: [ Chuckles ]

Naomi, you have met your match. ♪ I'll be dreamin' ♪

Your swing is all set. You want to give it a twirl? Okay, okay.

I'll test it out here. ♪ If you love me, then don't interrupt me ♪

Mm-hmm, very nice. Yeah? You know, I think the real

test would be whether or not it could hold someone... heavier than me.

I guess there's only one way to find out. [ Chuckles ]

Let's test it out.

Yeah. Holds up pretty well.

Yeah. Well...

It's a nice night. Yeah.

[ Exhales ] Well, um...

it's getting kind of late. Yeah. Yeah.

[ Clears throat ] I guess I should be getting on.

Yeah. [ Chuckles ] [ Clears throat ]

All right. Hey, uh, thanks for the... the catfish

and the, uh, biscuits. It was wonderful. And thank you for fixing

all this stuff. Oh, my pleasure. I had no idea the place was in

such bad shape. Oh... Well...

sweet dreams. Sweet dreams.

[ Exhales ]

All right, okay. That's enough.

Um, new shirt. You're smiling all the time. You're in love with Ruth.

Oh, you think so, huh? Yeah. You know what? I think it's great.

You know, it's about time you get back on the horse. It's been a while.

Yeah, well, i-I just don't want to make a fool out of myself, Peter.

I thought you said you liked Ruth. I do.

I think she's unlike any woman I've ever met. Well, that's a good thing,

considering your track record. [ Chuckles ] Look, why don't you just take

a step toward her and take another one and see what happens?

You know? Worst thing, you make a fool out of yourself.

Who cares? She's worth it, right? Right?

Braxton: "Ruth, I know how much Naomi meant to you, so I'm

sure you'd like to have this. She was a special woman with a knack for recognizing

the needs of others. And somehow, in her own gentle, sweet way, she would lead you

to precisely the thing or the person that you need the most. I'm blessed to have known her

and to have been led to you. Fondly, Braxton."

Oh! My Naomi. [ Sniffles ]

Naomi: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.

In all your ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct your path."

Oh!

[ Sighs ]

[ Knocking ] Braxton!

Braxton!

♪ The sailor... ♪ Braxton!

Braxton! ♪ Burnin' a night light ♪ ♪ Shadows are dancin' ♪

♪ Deep in the blue light ♪ Ruth: [ Laughing and crying ] I-I get this feeling...

Me, too. I'm a... I'm a bit older than you.

And I'm only slightly younger than you. But...

♪ What you mean to me ♪ I know. ♪ Take me in ♪

♪ So I'm lost and found in you ♪

Here? All right, we're here.

You can open your eyes.

Braxton, are you serious? Yeah.

Do you know... how many women this is gonna help?

I hope so.

Braxton, how did you do this?

Turns out that Stephen was a little more strapped for cash

than he let on. What do you think? I'm... I'm just in shock.

I'm just... I can't believe you got Naomi's house back. Yeah.

Well... I realized... A long time ago that sometimes,

if you wait long enough, you can get what you want.

Ruth, would you do me the honor of being my wife?

♪ Take me in ♪

♪ So I'm lost and found in you ♪

♪ So I'm lost and found in you ♪

♪ So I'm lost and found in you ♪

You knew all along, didn't you?

♪ So I'm lost and found

in you ♪

♪ So I'm lost and found in you ♪

♪ So, this is what

it feels like ♪ ♪ So, this is what

it feels like ♪

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