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[Bicycle whirring]

[Bicycle whirring]

[Phone ringing]

[Answering machine beeps] This is Reese.

Leave a message. [Answering machine beeps]

Hey, dad, this is me, Jonah.

Are you there?

Well, I was just thinking, maybe you could ride your bike

to the hospital today.

It's just that I told my new roommate about you

and it'd just be really cool if you could ride your bike here.

Okay. I have to go now, oh, and don't forget

about grandpa's Bible study and don't be late.

Bye. [Answering machine beeps]

[Music]

* how blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven *

* whose sin is covered. *

* how blessed is the man *

* to whom the lord does not impute iniquity *

* and in whose spirit there is no deceit. *

* when I kept silent about my sin, my body wasted away. *

* through my groaning all day long *

* for day and night your hand was heavy upon me. *

* my vitality was drained away as with the fever heat of summer. *

* oooh, oooh.... **

(announcer) Now, there's a song to begin this beautiful July morning.

The word says this; Therefore let everyone who is godly

pray to you while you may be found.

Surely in the rush of great waters they will not reach him

for you are my hiding place.

This is wxml with the word of the day

from psalm 32, verses 6 and 7;

and he certainly is a hiding place...

[Music]

Well, what I'm tryin' to tell ya is a fact,

the show is not a show without country gospel music, Kate.

[Engine turns off]

But I'm saying it's possible to build an airplane

out of duct tape and trash bags.

[Door closes]

He never played country gospel music on there.

Don't ya know?

Linus, look out! [Tires screeching]

-Oops. -I think you hit him.

Get out and look.

There ain't no way, missy,

you know the sight of blood makes my liver quiver.

Sorry about that there, Reese.

Reese? As in colter Reese?

The infamous one... He isn't so tall.

Why? Do you know him?

Yeah, once, a long time ago.

What'd he do?

Ride off into the sunset without you?

They make bicycles with two seaters, you know.

I never heard from him again.

You know about his little escapade with drugs?

The way those media vultures attacked him?

They made sure everybody knew.

And he called himself a Christian

and he done nothin' but dirtied up the name of the lord

and the whole town.

Yeah, well, I'd say it's sad how fast a town can forget someone

who meant so much to it.

Remember, Kate, you're not from here.

[Vehicle drives away]

I just called your place.

We were hopin' you'd come early for the Bible study.

Yeah, well, I'm running a little behind.

Got a minute? Why don't you sit down?

You'd never know it's his birthday the way he's typing

away at that computer of his.

That boy's gonna be the next Louis l'amour.

I've been sayin' that for years.

So where'd they send Jonah's roommate?

They moved Cory up to the pediatric center

up near Cleveland.

They got a real fine outfit up there.

What do we got?

We've got some real fine doctors right here.

Colter, do you know what Jonah needs more than doctors,

more than medicine, more than anything else?

He needs his father.

What are you talking about? I'm right here.

(Sighing) Oh, I see you just fine.

He's getting worse.

I know. Sometimes you just have to be still.

Why don't you go on up there?

I'll be up in a minute.

Okay.

[Distant sirens]

[Machines beeping]

You've been smoking again and you didn't ride your bike.

And how would you know that?

Maybe I changed downstairs.

Because you're late.

You definitely look older today.

So how does it feel to be ten?

I've really been too busy to notice.

You're new story, huh?

How's it comin'?

I've got it...Mapped out.

Yeah? You got a good hero?

Flawed, but sympathetic.

-Yeah? -Grandpa made it for me.

I thought you wanted video games for your birthday?

Nah, I didn't think so. Here you go.

Grandpa made it for me when I was 15.

When you started racing?

Yeah. When I started racing.

But don't you need it?

So where's your new roommate?

With the doctor.

His name is Zack.

He has kidney disease.

He cries at night.

Did Cory cry at night?

At first, but then we prayed together every night,

like we used to, then he didn't any more.

I'm sad he went to a different hospital

but I know he's gonna be okay.

Same as you.

Nobody knows how that story's gonna end.

Hey, I do.

You hear me?

I do.

[Engine running]

[Birds chirping]

[Door closes]

[Birds chirping]

[Guitar]

Man, the acoustics in here are incredible.

Is that your car?

It'll do 60 in first gear.

When you're lost, goin' fast doesn't mean much, Mr....

-Lacey. -First name or last?

That's right.

Wait, you're assuming that I'm lost?

That's good...

Colter Reese.

Well, I guess you are what you eat does have validity.

Can I help you with something?

That's generous of you, Reese, but, uh, no.

You see, actually, I'm here to help you with something.

And what might that be?

Let's call it a new beginning, a race to be exact.

[Footsteps]

This is not a ciu sanctioned event I'm offering you.

Well, it's not a real race then, is it?

Oh, it's a real race all right.

Not that you could win it.

Nevertheless, I've been sent here to ask,

so let's just get to it.

You been invited to race

in a very unique, independently sponsored,

long distance cycling event.

No union regulations, no media,

and a very real winner takes all cash prize.

-How real? -Very real, Reese.

And who is this independent sponsor?

Does it really matter?

The highway's straight east outta here.

I'm well aware of your history, Reese.

Can you really afford to say no?

[Crickets chirping]

You know, I saw ya about three years back

at the mount redland race

when you crashed on that downhill straight.

I swore your day was over...

But I'll never forget what happened next.

You got back up, you got on the bike and you won the race.

It's not that you fell,

it's not even that you won the race, Reese.

It's that you picked yourself up off the ground

and you finished the race.

That's what made it so great.

That's what made you so great.

How long you gonna keep hidin', Reese?

[Music]

[Car engine revving up]

[Music]

* there's a place that's sweet, so much far beyond imagination *

* I want to see that I'm... *

* what I see will never satisfy *

* the eyes of my soul that long for you *

* that long for you... *

[music]

[Cell phone buzzing]

Hello?

You're lookin' for Dr. Johnson.

Yeah, that's right.

Who are you?

My name's Dr. Vernor.

I'm a visiting physician from children's hope in Pittsburgh.

I'm your son's physician until Dr. Johnson gets back.

I didn't hear anything about Johnson leaving?

He took a leave of absence.

Is Jonah all right?

He's sleeping.

Why don't you come to my office.

What?

There's a pediatric neurosurgeon in Pittsburgh.

He's an expert on moyamoya disease

and he believes that Jonah is a perfect candidate for this surgery.

A surgery, colter, that would permanently debilitate

the effects of this disease.

It's just that we've waited, you know, for something.

And I believe your waiting is over.

I spoke with your father earlier today about this

and he's very excited.

Okay, yeah.

Let's do it.

Whatever it takes.

Very good.

There's one thing we need to talk about.

I've been reviewing your financial status

with the hospital here and it appears that you're

under some sort of special account.

I have a cash arrangement for Jonah's expenses.

That you're currently delinquent on as of today nearly $25,000.

I'm just a little behind, that's all.

Look, knowing what I know of your race career,

I just assumed that money wasn't an issue

which is why I'm a little confused.

The money is what has got Jonah this far.

There is no more.

I don't see what the problem is here.

If this is a surgery that Jonah needs...

Okay, you see, what we're discussing here is,

for starters, an experimental surgery.

That you just told me could save my son's life.

And that's true.

I'm afraid I may have just hung the carrot out of reach here.

As a doctor, my hands are tied.

-Maybe we could... -How much?

How much will this cost?

It's very specialized, $200,000 minimum.

I'm so sorry.

I don't know what to say at this point.

I do.

[Clock ticking]

[Sirens]

[Hospital intercom]

Dad?

Yeah, Jonah, it's me. I'm here.

What are you doing here?

Well, I've come to tell you something.

What?

I'm gonna be in a race.

A bicycle race?

Is there any other kind?

Did the race people let you back in?

Not exactly.

That's okay. I knew you'd race again.

And how would you know that?

Because you can't keep a good man down.

Does the winner get a good prize?

Yeah...

The best prize ever.

[Birds chirping]

[Acoustic guitar music]

[Acoustic guitar music]

One day these stands will be filled with people

cheering for my music.

There won't be enough.

Who will I be racing against?

No who, no competitors, no fans

and let's get this straight right now, Reese, no media.

You need to really understand that part.

Well, if there's no...

Time, Reese, you'll be racing against the clock.

Based on your known abilities,

you'll be given a fixed amount of time

to reach each dot on the map

and return home within that specified time.

How much time?

Four days.

And the course?

Ohio.

And, ah, this is where it gets fun and interesting.

At each specific location,

you'll be required to locate a cache.

A cache? What are you talking about?

It's calling geocaching, Reese.

It's real good fun.

You find the cache, you find the coordinates to your next location.

Do you understand?

No. I don't understand.

Jocks. Well, let me put it to you like this;

you need to ride really, really fast

and the race starts in three weeks from today.

I can't train for something like this in three weeks.

Well, I suppose you better manage your time wisely.

And by the way, Reese, do you even still have a bike to ride?

[Music]

[Music]

[Dogs howling and barking]

Quiet, dogs!

[Music]

* be my light... *

* be my peace in this battle, *

* be all that I need. *

* Jesus, your all that I need. *

* be my hope in despair *

* while the spirit be the air *

* when I think it's so unfair be all that I need, *

* Jesus, you're all that I need. *

* ... and honor *

* in everything, in words I breathe, *

* you're all that I... *

* you're all that I need... **

[Birds chirping]

[Water running]

[Music]

* as I sit here alone *

* with my thoughts on the throne... *

[bicycle whirring by]

No. Nnnnoooo!

* one drop of blood was mine... *

[instrumental music]

* put your thoughts on only him *

* but will wash away your sins* *

slow it down.

* I can't get this song off my mind. *

* it is your sickness, your disease *

* in your heart you won't see *

crazy, crazy.

* one drop of blood. Of mine... **

incorrect entry... Incorrect... error.

Need directions?

You don't remember me, do you?

Nearly getting run over is pretty hard to forget.

Kate strickland.

Kate.

(GPS talking) Hello, you are lost.

May I?

Okay. Let me see it.

Okay. Here's the button we need.

(GPS talking) Enter your destination.

How about my place, just as an example?

(GPS talking) Shall we begin?

Okay. You need to be on the main screen here

and that arrow there tells you the direction and the distance.

It's pretty simple really.

(GPS talking) You're not moving.

Thanks.

So what are you training for?

I saw you back on Harper road.

I was goin' this way.

Oh, I was just riding to clear my head.

Oh, and just so you know I have forgiven you

for breaking your promise to me.

Promise?

That you'd call me after summer camp?

Oh, about that.

It's okay, colter, really, I'm just teasing you.

[Music playing]

Can I ask you something?

I know it's none of my business, but I know what happened

with your career and I know about your son,

but how are you doing?

I'm fine, thanks.

[Background music]

You know that artificial stuff is really unhealthy for you.

[Background music]

Well, it was nice seeing you again.

And I'll be praying for your son.

I did plan to call you back then.

Okay.

[Background music]

[Bicycle whirring by]

And in local news, the chapter of the red hat society

enjoyed a day at the zoo Friday

sporting red safari hats and purple khaki bottoms.

The zoo café held a tea party in honor of the society's visit.

I'm Kate strickland from wxml fm 90.1.

Linus, don't you mess up my papers.

I've got to change out a microphone, Kate.

I heard something this morning.

What did you hear, Linus?

That Gary hired a new dj, a young dj from the city.

What? We don't need another dj.

Excuse me, Kate, just showin' someone around.

Is it all right to come in?

You already have, Gary.

Well, then I wanna introduce you all to clewis Tate

whom I used to work with at wkrp in Cincinnati.

Clue...less?

Clewis.

Well, clew, this is our main studio.

What do you think of it, huh?

Could use a little paint and maybe some posters, huh?

It's quaint.

Gary, I would like to start a country gospel music program in here.

Yeah, right, Linus.

Come on, clew, I'll show you the kitchen.

At least we got some donuts in there.

Shut the door, please.

Was he wearing eye liner?

"Guy liner" I do believe, Kate.

Kate, you have a call on line one.

Okay. Can you shut the door, please?

Hello, this is Kate.

Hey, it's colter.

Better late than never.

So one day you say it's gonna party cloudy

and another day partly sunny.

Isn't it the same thing?

Maybe it's just however optimistic I'm feeling

about the future that particular day

that determines how I call it.

[Birds chirping]

[Footsteps]

So how is Jonah?

Stable for now.

The disease, it's restricting the blood flow to his brain.

And his mother?

There was a car accident when Jonah was two.

I'm so sorry.

It seems whatever I try to hold on to just slips away from me.

You know, I never would've told you back then

but I was really proud of you

every time I heard you winning another race somewhere.

And now?

Now? Now I wonder why in the world

you felt you had to cheat in order to win those races?

It's hard to describe.

Standing on that mountain top, the whole world looking up at me

like I was some kind of hero or something.

So you're afraid of letting your fans down

if you weren't, what, first?

I never cared about the fans,

just the way they made me feel about myself.

Colter, you were a hero

way before you ever won any bicycle race.

You can't find your identity in what you do

or in whom other people say that you are.

Then I guess I don't know who I am.

I remember who you used to be.

So what are you training for?

People take walks if they wanna clear their heads.

They don't race down curvy hills in spandex.

It's a private race.

There's an operation that can save Jonah and I need the money.

Private like people are gambling on you?

I don't know.

Colter, are you sure these people are for real?

I mean, if everything is so private

who's to say that they'll give you the money if you win

or that there even is money?

He's my son.

So maybe you could do some kind of a fund raiser?

Or we could even...

Kate, do you really think that people in this town

would give me money?

I don't care about racing.

I don't care about what this town thinks of me.

All I care about is Jonah.

Then you better win.

I've gotta get back for my weather report.

What's your forecast?

Sunny.

I'll call you from the road?

You better.

I am sorry that I cheated.

It's not me you need to tell that to.

Oh, and colter Reese, don't ever believe

there's more than Jesus that you need.

[Footsteps]

[Dogs barking]

[Piano music]

Dear god, Jesus, please, don't give up on me.

Don't give up on my son.

[Music]

Show me the way back to you.

* lord, I lay me down. *

* lord, your will be done. *

* search my heart, please, clear away *

* all that does not glorify you. *

* take it all away, *

* all that does not glorify *

* just burn it all away... *

* just burn it all away. *

* all that does not glorify you, Jesus. **

[piano music]

Well, at least you're on time.

Likely the only time I'll get to say that.

Did you bring the GPS?

(GPS talking) Hello, shall we begin?

Well, hello to you, too.

It's gonna be a hot one today.

Partly cloudy.

(GPS talking) Enjoy your journey.

Your coordinates are loaded.

Looks like you'll be headed north.

All right, then.

You understand the rules of this racing event?

I understand.

You're to ride 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.

If you move after 8:00, you will be disqualified.

You just make sure your friends

have got the money when I get back.

(Chuckles) A little presumptuous, don't you think, Reese?

Oh, and if you happen to get that old familiar urge to,

uh, "cheat" a little,

the GPS unit has a locator on it,

so, uh, we'll know where you're at, at all times.

Just one last thing.

I've got a helmet, thanks.

You're required to wear this one.

Take it.

I need your cell phone.

You're not getting my phone, Lacey.

Hey, Reese, it's in the rule book

but why am I not surprised that you didn't read the rules.

No cell phones.

No calling people.

Just you and that beautiful, open road.

[Birds chirping]

You can't bypass character, Reese.

There you go... 8:00 A.M.

Hey, prove me wrong about you.

[Guitar music]

[Guitar music]

* your days are numbered, sifting sand *

* scattered promises of fickle man. *

* oh, he's in need of better weather *

* soaking wet, street light out, *

* but he's still walking on that solid ground. *

* he says god and me... We're together. **

hey, kiddo.

Hey, grandpa.

Well, what's the status?

[Instrumental music]

That's him?

Technology sure is somethin' these days.

Thanks for selling your car, grandpa.

Seems like it's payin' off.

Is he gonna make that first geocache tonight?

He keeps zigzagging.

If he gets behind...

Even if he makes it,

finding that geocache is gonna be another thing.

He'll know where to look.

Yeah.

[Truck driving by]

(GPS talking) Continue straight ahead.

Come on... This is ridiculous.

[Instrumental music]

[Instrumental music]

(GPS talking) You have 162 miles to go.

[Instrumental music]

[Instrumental music]

That can't be right.

I'll figure it out when I get there.

[Instrumental music]

[Instrumental music]

[Waves crashing]

[Waves crashing]

It's an island.

[Instrumental music]

[Instrumental music]

* though you're patiently waiting *

* for my heart to turn to you, *

* somehow I drifted off true north *

* and there's sand here in my shoes. *

* from this desert's land, wilderness *

* lord, take me back. *

* I squandered all you meant for me to have, *

* as a homeless servant I return. *

* please, take me broken happily *

* so much there is for me to learn *

* from this desert land, wilderness *

* lord, take me back. **

[waves crashing]

[Waves crashing]

[Door creaks open]

[Footsteps on metal staircase]

[Waves crashing]

(Computer voice) You have arrived.

* your word, it's where I go when I'm thirsty, *

* it's the river when I'm dry, *

* you are the way, the truth, the life. *

* your word, it's a lamp unto my feet, *

* it's the road that I walk on... *

(reading) As we journey through life

there can come times when we lose our way.

This seldom comes as an abrupt change

but rather as a slow drift

until one day we awaken

to find ourselves far from the familiar shore.

A traveler who has lost his way

needs one thing above all else... a compass.

God provides this for us through his word.

God's word always points true north.

* your word, it endures forever *

* and all of my answers have been with you, Jesus... *

[horn blowing]

[Seagulls]

Hey, when's the next ferry due?

10:00 A.M. tomorrow.

Ahhh!

[Horn blowing]

[Waves crashing]

Amish country.

[Waves crashing]

* your word, it's a lamp unto my feet, *

* it's the road that I walk on, *

* it's the song I sing... **

Jonah, can we watch the lighthouse part again?

Not right now, Zack.

What's he doin' now?

He's readin' the Bible I got him.

It looks boring.

No. It's the most exciting book ever.

[Crash]

The nurse is coming!

[Door shuts]

-Jonah? -Yeah?

How long do you think we'll be sick for?

Till we get better.

You don't look sick.

You don't either.

Are you kidding?

My skin color looks awful.

-Jonah? -Yeah?

Do you think you could read me part of your Bible sometime?

It might change your life.

It's okay. I don't mind.

Goodnight.

Goodnight.

[Birds chirping]

[Instrumental music]

* let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love *

* for I have put my trust in you. *

* show me the way I should go *

* for to you I lift up my soul. **

We can expect another sunny one today

with temperatures reaching in the mid 80's

and coming up this next hour

I'll be getting my hands dirty

with an in studio guest, Tommy, dubbed the dirt whisperer.

Tommy's our regional winner

of the ffa soil judging competition.

In case you weren't aware, all dirt is not created equal

and Tommy's gonna explain why.

I'll be back, so don't turn that dial.

Now, you see here, Kate,

this wad of dirt I have in my hand here,

if you look at it... here,

you can have some of this if you want.

Just take a little bit and then you hear it

and you hear it speak to ya, just, yeah, that sounds good.

Just like that.

Can you hear it speak to ya?

It's quite fascinating, you see?

It's good dirt... It's good dirt.

[Music]

* there's the place you're running for, *

* you never find it here. *

* you can look for a million years *

* and you'll never, ever find it *

* until you fall down on your knees, *

* ask the savior will, you please... *

* show me. *

* I'm in need of you. **

You understand we had to make this impossible for him to win?

What if he does win?

He won't.

[Traffic sounds]

[Equipment noises]

Hey, where does this trail go?

This baby's paved straight south for 40 miles.

But you can't ride that speed around here.

No horses, no screaming babies and no hot rodders.

[Birds chirping]

[Train whistle]

[Bicycle whizzing by]

Hey, dad-gummit!

Doesn't anybody listen to me?

[Instrumental music]

[Music playing]

[Coffee splashing]

Aaahhhh!

[Ring clanking]

You don't have to feel threatened.

Excuse me?

I'm not here to replace you.

Well, whatever you're here for,

I would just like to remind you

the purpose of this station.

Hey, I'm all for j. C., but you know, kid,

maybe if you were to some day travel

outside this cornfield infested county

you might see that not everyone's so inclined

to follow your little mayberry view of life and religion.

Why don't you just think of me as another color

on the station's palette.

You know, your little people stories are cute

but maybe what the listeners need to start hearing

is something a bit more... stirring.

Don't you mean shocking?

[Radio music in background]

Thank you, Kate.

You don't mind if I call you Kate, do you?

I've always believed that for a station to discover its true potential

it's important everyone know one another

on a personal level, don't you think?

I'll be seein' ya.

[Bicycle whizzing by]

[Instrumental music]

[Instrumental music]

There's nothing there but corn.

(GPS talking) Error, incorrect, turn right.

Error, error, turn northwest.

Error, error, incorrect.

[Acoustic guitar music]

[Acoustic guitar music]

Hey, there.

It's okay.

Where am I?

A cemetery.

Right.

What are you doing there?

The englishman is lost, papa.

-They're always lost. -Yah.

My name's colter Reese.

(GPS talking) You have arrived.

This can't be right.

Amos Miller, my sons Jacob, Samuel.

Reese, you say?

Yeah, that's right.

Watch much ESPN?

Probably not.

Did you happen to see anyone else around here?

A guy hiding something maybe?

Why am I here?

Can you tell me how to get outta here?

You take care of this place then?

Yah.

I thought amish just farmed.

Change does not come easy.

Yeah, I'm surprised they even keep an old place like this up.

You cannot know who you are by forgetting

where you have come from.

Perhaps this is why you have come here?

I don't know why I have come here.

What?

Reese.

My great grandfather's name was Abel.

It's a common name.

Miller is a common name.

He wasn't a farmer and he wasn't buried in Holmes county.

He was buried in...

Knox county.

My father spoke of this Abel Reese.

He did many good things for many people here.

Men like him should not be forgotten.

Well, he was a doctor but he practiced in the city.

He was prominent in medicine I've heard, celebrated even.

This Reese, he gave up that

which he knew he could never keep

in order to gain that which he could never lose.

And what was that?

Pride of self, love for others cannot coexist.

Papa, look, a paper with numbers.

[Instrumental music]

Is there a motel nearby?

[Instrumental music]

You would prefer the solitude of the barn, yah?

Yeah, this is good.

Samuel, Jacob, get and helpin' the man.

It is a good place to pray.

[Birds chirping]

You are on a journey of importance, yeah?

Faith is believing in that which you cannot see.

Keep your eyes on him who is invisible

and you will persevere.

[Footsteps]

(TV movie) Dear diary, it's been a while since I've written in here.

I, well, I just wanted you to know that I'm in love

and I'm so...Could that be him now, diary?

Oh, John, it's you!

Yeah, it's me, tilly.

What? You're actin' like you never seen a man before.

Not a man like you, I haven't. Where have you been?

I told ya, didn't I? I had business to take care of.

What kind of business, John?

There's not another woman, is there?

What is this, the great inquisition?

It's just business, doll, man's business, my business.

Oh, but, but John!

What is it, tilly?

I thought I was your business!

You dames are all the same, ain't ya?

[Telephone rings]

Colter?

What? No. Hey, Kate, it's Linus.

Linus?

Hey, hmmm... Hey, well, it's um...

Linus, why are you calling me?

Is everything okay?

Well, I was a workin' back behind the main panel tonight

and Gary and clueless walked in...

Okay.

Well, they didn't know I was there and they started talkin'.

Linus, why are you tellin' me this?

Kate, they're gonna pull you off the broadcast tomorrow

and have clueless do it.

What? He can't do that.

No, well, hey, I gotta go.

I'll see you tomorrow.

(TV movie) Your heart already left a long time ago.

Just go... just go! Go! (Sobbing)

Dear diary, if my life were a song,

it would be the darkest dirt. (Sobbing)

I have finished the race.

I have kept the faith. Kept the faith...

I have kept the faith.

Now there is in store for me a crown of righteousness

which the lord, the righteous judge,

will award to me on that day.

And not only to me but also to all those

who long for his appearing.

Second Timothy 4:7 and 8.

* closer... and the sunlight that is on my skin *

* and this breath that I am taking in, *

* you're closer still to me. *

* sweeter than finding flowers in the wild, *

* than the first smile of a newborn child, *

* you're sweeter still to me. *

* your love is better than life, *

* your love is better than life, *

* your love is... higher *

* than the stars in a midnight sky, *

* than the clouds that are blowing by, *

* you're higher still to me. **

what's he doing now?

He's praying, Zack, he's praying.

Well, what does that do?

Only everything.

This part of the movie's boring.

It's not a movie.

Can I watch the funny part again, please, Jonah, please?

All right fine... here?

Yeah, that's my favorite.

[Laughing]

[Laughing]

[Music]

(Song playing) * be still. ..*

did I hear you right?

You said I sounded like colter Reese

on the telephone last night?

Don't you ever listen to a word that I tell you?

Linus, I appreciate your concern, but I'm a big girl.

You can't trust that guy.

You're a sweet girl and...

Linus, it's fine.

All right, then.

Kate, I need to talk to you.

I wanna give clewis a shot.

You gotta gun?

No, no, I mean, I want him to work here today.

I don't need any help.

No, no, you don't understand.

I want him to dj here today without you.

This is my slot, Gary.

My story is lined up.

But clew has got a story with a little more gist.

Gist?

Just for today.

Just for today...

So tell me, Gary, why in the world

would you bring him in here just for today?

Listen here, young lady, this is my station.

I'll direct it as I well please.

Now, you've got two minutes to gather your papers

and walk outta here quietly.

Two minutes.

[Door slams]

Want some news, Gary?

I'll give you some news.

[Footsteps]

I'm Kate strickland here on the noon hour.

So, have you heard the big news?

Our town's very own world renowned racing legend,

the infamous colter Reese is back on two wheels again.

This'll be the first race for Reese in nearly two years

since his banning from racing

due to illegal muscle enhancing drug use.

So why is colter Reese racing again?

Kate, where are you going? Kate!

[Birds chirping]

Kate, what just happened in there?

I don't know.

What do you mean, you don't know?

Is it true?

What you said about Reese racing again?

Well, is it or not?

Yes.

Unbelievable.

This is national news and you weren't even

gonna say anything about it, were you?

It's private.

No one is supposed to know.

Well, it isn't private anymore, thanks to you.

Gary, I will talk to her.

Just go on inside.

There's no more need for talking.

Kate started this story and she's gonna finish it.

People are waiting to hear the rest of the story

and I expect them to hear everything.

I'm not going back in there.

Oh, yes, you are, missy.

You're goin' right back in that room there...

You are not going to tell me what...

Gary, just go on back inside and have a donut or two, okay?

I'll be inside waiting, Kate.

You've got two minutes, two minutes.

[Sighs]

Why is everything two minutes with that guy?

I don't know really what to say here, Kate.

Don't say anything.

Reese is really racing again?

And I turned on him.

Just like everyone else.

No, you just let something slip.

Really when it comes down to it, everybody,

you just let something slip that you shouldn't have

but everybody does that.

I know I do.

[Music]

* I've decided to let go, *

* give you everything, all that I know, *

* all of my dreams, my desires, *

* the shadows in my mind. *

* I give you my heart, I give you my life, *

* all to you, Jesus, all to my king. *

* all to you, Jesus, all to my lord. **

(GPS talking) You are lost.

(GPS talking) You must turn around.

We'll see about that.

* I'm born anew *

* your spirit on the move. *

* I'm watching you mold me, shape me *

* to be lord, just like you *

* it's transforming my mind it's just a matter of time *

* that' I'll be seeing you... **

[panting]

[Water running]

* all to you, Jesus, all to my lord. *

[birds chirping]

How's it goin'?

Well, son, right now it isn't.

Nice pants.

[Birds chirping]

[Birds chirping]

(GPS talking) Turn 15 degrees northwest.

[Birds chirping]

[Water splashing]

[Water splashing]

"The race is not to the swift or the battle to the strong.

Be still and know that I am god."

I don't have time to be still.

[Birds chirping]

Be still.

[Birds chirping]

[Traffic sounds]

(Male newscaster) Word is out and people want to know

why this four time tour de France champion is racing again.

(Woman newscaster) Though it hasn't been confirmed,

the rumor is that Reese is racing for his son.

Apparently his son is in need of some sort of expensive operation,

forcing Reese to race for the prize money.

(Male newscaster) This is the first known account

of colter Reese racing again since his confirmed use

of muscle enhancing drugs two years earlier.

Do you like bicycle racing, Cory?

I know him, Dr. Russell.

Really? How do you know colter Reese?

His son, Jonah, was my roommate in my old hospital.

He's really sick.

(Male newscaster) News of the race was leaked out

from a local radio station in bucyrus, Ohio...

And what exactly is wrong with Jonah?

He has moyamoya disease.

(Male newscaster) All we really know at this time

is that Reese has completed over three-quarters...

There is no operation.

(Newscaster) ...Seems to be some sort of endurance contest.

No additional information is known at this time

and it seems that nobody really has any facts

about this fascinating story, but as we learn more...

Is that right?

(Newscaster) ...We'll let you know.

(Woman newscaster) We sure will, Dave.

In local news, a member of the red hat society broke her arm...

[Machines beeping] [Hospital intercom]

Hey, no fair.

You have to pay attention.

Hey, look. He's riding again.

This is his last day, right?

It's the hardest one yet.

Why did you make it so hard for him?

It's a long story.

I'll have them hold my calls.

Because Zack, if he wins he'll expect someone

to pay him a lot of money for my operation

but there is no money, understand?

Oh, so you're lying.

What operation?

There is no operation either.

Oh.

Hey, little buddy, you feelin' okay?

I just feel a little funny.

You need to take a nap. It always helps me.

[Knock on door]

Excuse me.

You must be Jonah, colter's son?

Yeah?

Can we help you with somethin'?

Hi. Yeah, I'm an old friend of colter's

and I was tryin' to figure out how to find him.

[Laughing]

I'm sorry... I'm really trying to understand this.

This whole thing wasn't just for colter's benefit.

It was for Jonah's, too.

Jonah's good?

Yeah, it was his idea.

The whole thing, the operation, the race, the places.

He's got a real creative mind.

But how could contriving a fictitious race

possibly help Jonah?

Jonah is terminal.

It's his dying wish to see his father on top again.

But you made it impossible for him to win.

Winning a race doesn't make someone a winner.

That's why it's important that the media

not find out about any of this.

They'd have a field day if they got wind of it.

I'm sure colter mentioned it to ya.

Now, why is it you need to find colter?

Mr. Reese!

* lead me beside the water so still. *

* let me catch my breath. *

we were just playing.

He started to shake... We were just playing.

* let me lie in fields of green *

* where only gentle breezes blow. *

* I'll reach out my empty hand *

* for the cup that overflows... * *

[machine beeping]

* restore my soul, *

* restore my soul, restore my... *

dad?

Yeah, Jonah, it's dad.

I'm here. I'm right here.

What happened?

You had a seizure.

It's just a little one.

You're gonna be okay.

Is it over?

Is what over?

Did you win?

Grandpa picked me up on the road.

He told me.

Are you mad at me?

No, Jonah, I'm not mad at you.

I know what you were trying to do.

[Machine beeping]

Is it time for me to die now?

That's not for us to decide.

What are we supposed to do then?

We do everything we can do.

We give the rest to Jesus.

You're talking about Jesus again.

Yeah, guess I am.

Dad?

Yeah?

Don't be mad at grandpa or Kate, okay?

* restore my soul... *

you get some sleep now.

* restore my soul, restore my soul, *

* restore my soul. **

colter?

Son, where are you going?

To have a word with the good doctor.

Colter, wait...

Colter, wait.

[Footsteps]

Please, wait.

It's all over the news.

How do you think they found out?

Colter, I'm sorry.

Sorry's not good enough.

It's all I have right now.

I know now why you felt you had no choice

but to cheat in those races

and it doesn't make it right but I understand you.

Then you'll understand what I'm gonna do

to that doctor when I find him.

Colter, what doctor?

The doctor who told me about a surgery that doesn't exist.

Colter, he doesn't exist.

He's just some guy, an actor,

that your dad hired to say those things to you.

Excuse me. I gotta go.

[Running footsteps]

[Elevator music]

[Elevator music]

Kate, funny meeting you here.

No, it's really not that funny.

I know what you're up to and you can just forget about it.

Okay, listen here, cowgirl.

I'm just here to get the facts on a story that you started.

I know Reese has got a kid in here,

so why don't you be a peach and point out his room for me?

Maybe I can even get you your job back.

You'll talk to that boy over my dead body.

Well, I'm finally impressed with someone around here.

If only you'd had that fiery spirit months ago

maybe I wouldn't had to come to this podunk town in the first place.

So where is he?

He's right behind you.

Clueless, we have really never really had a chance

to get to know one another.

I don't want anything to do with you people.

Get your hands off me.

Now, I'll tell you what,

you can't be a country gospel music dj

unless you know the people you're working with.

We'll start off with the a's, that's the Allen brothers

and if you have a b, if you don't,

that's buddy Greene, the harmonica blower...

Kate, go get colter, meet me in the conference room.

Why? What's happening?

Maybe nothin', maybe everything.

Now hurry, go.

[Hospital intercom]

You really expect me to believe any of this?

Colter, these guys are not actors.

Then, dad, maybe someone can explain

why this was never mentioned before.

Colter, I don't exactly know

what's been going on around here lately

but I do know that you're a father

that do whatever it takes to save the life of his son

and I greatly respect that.

We all do, colter.

And this surgery that I'm proposing is what it'll take.

You still haven't answered his question.

Moyamoya is so rare

that outside a few specialized clinics in this country,

not much is known about that disease

and Jonah hasn't had that advantage.

Will this arterial grafting really help Jonah?

The seizure that he had is just a teaser for what's to come.

Without a strong blood flow to the brain, he will have a stroke

or he will hemorrhage and he will die.

[Hospital intercom]

Colter, this is an answer to prayer.

That's what it is.

This is Jonah's only chance.

How do you expect me to pay for this?

I've got nothing left to give.

Colter, we really want this to happen for Jonah

and your whole family.

Yes, however, the fact is you're already indebted

to this hospital for over $26,000.

Now, we know that you fully intend to pay this debt

but how can I say this?

Hospitals don't run on faith.

What do you need exactly?

It's simple, we need assurance that colter will pay

what is and what will be owed.

Assurance?

A down payment, some money up front, that sort of thing.

All right, how much are we talkin' about here?

Minimum $15,000.

That won't be a problem.

You'll have your money tomorrow.

Well, with that being settled we'll start making arrangements.

Surgery will begin tomorrow morning.

Excuse me.

[Machines beeping]

(Whispers) Just be strong.

Why did you say that?

Now they're going to expect that money.

Just listen to your son.

[Footsteps]

Dad?

How you feelin', champ?

Like I just finished the tour de France with a flat tire.

I actually know how that feels.

So Kate told you about the surgery tomorrow then?

No? Your old roommate, Cory.

Cory?

His doctor's here from Cleveland.

He's gonna do a surgery, get you all fixed up.

A surgery?

For real?

Yeah, for real.

You didn't get the last one.

The last what?

Geocache, the last message.

That's not important now.

I don't want you here for my operation.

What are you talking about?

Of course I'm gonna be right here.

You have to finish the race.

What? No, Jonah, I've got things to do here.

I've got money to find and I need...

No, you don't.

You just have to finish the race.

That's all.

Jonah, you know better than anybody

there was never any real race.

Just like there wasn't a real operation?

Even if I was to try, it's too far to ride in a single day.

It's just impossible.

With god all things are possible.

I can't leave you here alone.

I'm not alone.

What are you gonna think about while you're riding?

You, mostly.

But I'll be praying a lot, too.

[Birds chirping]

[Birds chirping]

(GPS talking) You have arrived.

* one day this will be my memory *

* and all my dreams will become real. *

* the leaves on the trees, *

* the wind blowing by *

* and though these feelings that I feel *

* underneath it all... *

* I'm waiting. *

* underneath it all, I need you here. **

it's gonna be a hot one today.

I don't blame you for being upset with me, Reese.

So where'd they find you?

The little theater here in town.

Hey, I'm a musician first and an actor second.

I just landed my first big music gig.

It's a radio spot.

Congratulations.

Maybe sometime you can tune in.

Maybe sometime that son of yours can tune in, too.

He'd probably like that.

I am gonna miss that car your dad rented for me.

Oh, speaking of your son...

He wanted you to have this.

It's 8:00, Reese.

Hey, see you in the winner's circle.

He's got over 300 miles to ride to get back by 8:00.

Yeah.

Hey, where you off to?

I've got a story to tell.

[Footsteps]

[Machine beeping]

[Acoustic guitar music]

[Acoustic guitar music]

* you will never let me go, *

* held in your arms of love *

* no eyes have seen, no ears have heard, *

* no mind can conceive what you prepare for me, *

* where you go, there I will be. *

* one day there I will be... **

we all love a good story

and today I'm gonna tell you a story

about forgiveness and love and second chances,

all wrapped up in one.

* you will never let me go... *

colter isn't riding today because of pride

or reputation or glory of his own.

He's riding today because he loves his son.

Finishing this evening at the hospital where his son, Jonah,

is fighting his own battle,

a battle of life and death.

But god can change any heart if we will only allow him to.

Will you allow god to change your heart towards colter Reese

and show your forgiveness by helping to pay

for the best prize colter has ever received?

A surgery that we pray will save the life of his son.

* I love you because you first loved me. *

* because you first loved me **

excuse me, where do I go to make a payment to the hospital?

She can help you over there.

Cute kid.

Hi. I need to make a payment to the hospital.

She can help you over there.

Excuse me?

Oh, my word, what is this? Pay your doctor day?

She can help you over there.

[Birds chirping]

[Door creaking]

[Footsteps]

Looking for something?

Yeah, I'm looking for a message left for me.

Well, I'd say you found it, son.

Not the one you were looking for, huh?

Well, you're not alone.

No. Someone was supposed

to leave an actual letter here for me.

Well, I hate to tell you this then, but...

Nobody's left anything here.

You sure?

Pretty sure.

I live here in the basement.

Welcome to my church.

Of course, I don't really need

to introduce this place to you, now do I?

How's that?

You don't remember me, do you, colter?

Chesterville's just north of here.

Chesterville?

I lived there until I was ten.

That's right.

I was baptized here.

I was eight years old.

Funny how them old country roads

have a way of bringing folk back around.

You're pastor Murphy.

Where is everybody?

[Footsteps]

Well, son, there are two roads, you see, one is wide,

spacious, full of pleasure, for a season anyhow.

Many are they that go down it but its end is ruin.

But there's also another road, a narrow one,

hard to travel sometimes

but its end is life found in Christ

but only a few go down that road.

[Footsteps]

I've known both those roads.

You were running a good race, colter,

but you got off track along the way.

The good news is that this race is marked out for us,

we've just gotta have eyes to see it,

then never turn those eyes away.

I won't turn away again.

Well, then, I'd say it's about time

for you to forget what's behind

and press on toward the prize that's ahead, wouldn't you?

Yeah.

Good.

Well, I mean, right now.

But I haven't found the message that's here for me.

Are you sure about that?

Jocks. Now, get going.

[Footsteps]

God speed, colter Reese, god speed.

[People talking]

Wait, why are you here?

To support a friend.

[Acoustic guitar music]

[Acoustic guitar music]

"I love the lord because he has heard my voice,

he heard my cry for mercy.

Because he turned his ear to me,

I will call on him as long as I live.

The pains of death surrounded me,

the anguish of the grave came upon me.

I was overcome by trouble and sorrow.

Then I called on the name of the lord.

Oh, lord, save me.

The lord is gracious and righteous.

Our god is full of compassion.

The lord protects the simple hearted.

When I was in great need, he saved me.

Be at rest, oh, my soul

for the lord has been good to you."

[Acoustic guitar music]

[Acoustic guitar music]

Looks like you've had quite a ride, son.

Like you wouldn't believe.

Jonah's waitin' upstairs to hear all about it.

[Acoustic guitar music]

I didn't make it.

I didn't win.

You need to come with me.

What is all this?

It looks like a hero's welcome to me.

[Acoustic guitar music]

[Applause]

[Applause]

I'd say you won.

I'd say you really won.

[Loud applause]

[Crickets]

Hey, we're never gonna make it at this speed.

I'm not the problem, dad.

Woo! (Giggles)

Oh, goodness, oh, this is so much fun.

Thanks for inviting me, guys.

I haven't ridden my bike in years.

I hadn't noticed.

Really? Oh, good.

I was a little nervous

riding with a professional cyclist and his son.

Maybe you could try shifting

into a higher gear every once in a while?

I have more than one gear? That is so cool.

[Bike bell ringing]

This is so much fun... woo!

(On radio) If you're just joining us

this is the old country boy, Linus Johnson

bringing you the best of country gospel music

on my brand new country gospel program.

To start off the program I have an in-studio guest, Lacey.

Is that your first name or last name?

That's right.

Okay, then, Mr. Lacey, will you play us a song, please?

[Music]

[Music]

* I took a walk alone this morning *

* and I've been lost so long I needed to find myself. *

* just when I thought I'd lost everyone who loves me, *

* is when I felt the warmth of the good lord's hand. *

* it had been so long *

* since I opened my heart to Jesus, *

* I let pride and grief cloud the man I am. *

* but as I watched the sunrise it hit me, *

* he put love in my heart, made me proud of who I am. *

* if you open your heart to Jesus, *

* he will help you find your way *

* no matter how far you're down, *

* his love will turn you around. *

* just hit your knees and ask today *

* if you open your heart to Jesus, *

* he'll lift you up and lighten the load. *

* when you're ready to break, he'll take your burdens away, *

* just open your heart to the lord. *

[acoustic guitar]

* if you open your heart to Jesus, *

* he will help you find your way, *

* no matter how far you're down, *

* his love will turn you around. *

* just hit your knees and ask today *

* if you open your heart to Jesus, *

* he'll lift you up and lighten the load. *

* when you're ready to pray, take your burden's away, *

* just open your heart to the lord. *

* just open your heart to the lord. *

* just open your heart to the lord. **

All right, very good, I like that.

Thank you.

[Music]

* be still my soul, *

* I can see the horizon. *

* a cold, cold wind is about to blow. *

* be still my soul, I will not falter. *

* faith believes when you cannot see, *

* this I know. *

* nothing will ever take this love away, *

* the grass will whither and the flowers fade. *

* these things don't change. *

[instrumental music]

* bless the lord, oh, my soul *

* I'm stepping off of this familiar shore *

* I'll put to test the things I know... **

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