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You have to say something.

What are people going to say?

I don't care what people say.

Look, you asked me to come, and I'm here.

Just gonna pay my respects.

That's all I need to do.

No matter what problems you had, we are a family!

-He was your-- -I'm sorry, ma.

I'm not speaking.

He probably would've wanted it this way.

[door closes]

Ladies and gentlemen, "SO G-I-F-T-E-D."

-[applause] -[cheers]

[smooth music]

♪ Oh, hallelujah

♪ Lord, I was born to worship you ♪

♪ I wanna thank you Jesus, o-oh ♪

♪ Lord

-♪ Lord you've been so good -♪ I was born to worship you

♪ To worship you

-♪ You are -♪ You're amazing

♪ He's amazing

-♪ Everlasting -♪ Everlasting

-♪ Creator of all things -♪ Oh-ho-ho-ho

-♪ Oh, Lord -♪ I worship you

♪ I was born to worship you

♪ Lift your voice and tell him

-♪ Oh-ho-ho-ho, oh -♪ Oh, Lord

♪ I was born to worship you

♪ To worship you, worship you, worship you ♪

-♪ Ooh -♪ My hands were made

-♪ To worship you -[applause]

♪ You made my hands to worship ♪

-♪ Ooh-Hoo -♪ My hands were made

-♪ To worship you -♪ Ahh

♪ Oh, you're amazing

-♪ So amazing -♪ You're amazing

-♪ Everlasting -♪ Everlasting

-♪ Creator of all things -♪ Ohh, whoa

-♪ Oh, Lord -♪ I was born to worship you

-♪ I was born -♪ To worship you

♪ To worship you

-♪ Oh, Lord -♪ Oh, Lord

♪ I was born to worship you

♪ I was born to worship you

-♪ I was born -♪ I was born

-♪ To worship you -♪ I lift my hands

-♪ I give you grace, Jesus -♪ I was born

-♪ You -♪ You

-♪ You are -♪ You're amazing

-♪ Amazing -♪ Everlasting

♪ Everlasting

-♪ Creator -♪ Creator of

-♪ All things amazing -♪ Everlasting

♪ Everlasting creator of all things ♪

-♪ Oh, Lord -♪ I was born

♪ I was born to worship you

♪ Worship you

-♪ My Lord -[applause]

[cheers]

Can I get it, can I get, can I get an amen!

Can I get a hallelujah!

One more hand for "SO G-I-F-T-E-D"!

-[laughs] -Yeah!

-[cheers] -[applause]

[laughs]

You told me they were good, but I didn't know

-they were that good. -Glad you came, man?

Yeah, glad to be here.

Told you this is good.

-This is good. -Amazing!

Hey, hey, hey everyone.

-Hey. -I wanna introduce you all

to Royce London.

Those are my sons Blaine and Camden.

Blaine runs the Young Men's Ministry I told you about.

-Mm-hmm. -And these young people,

Amber, Akil, Dawn.

Well, they've been members of the church since they were,

when, the children's choir?

-Mm-hmm. -Oh.

Well, it's a pleasure to meet you all.

I have not heard singing like that in a while.

-Oh! -You actually remind me

of when I first got started.

The name of your group, what's it stand for?

God Is Faithful Today and Every Day.

Amen. Amen.

Now what y'all did tonight, was that an original?

Yeah, actually, my brother wrote it.

He writes all of our stuff.

Yeah.

You got more songs like that in your repertoire?

[All] Yes! Yes!

Well, I got to tell y'all, y'all got something

people would wanna hear.

This right here? This is a million dollar sound.

You should give me a call.

I'd love to hear more of your music.

If you're ever in Atlanta, look me up.

-Thanks. I will. -[suspenseful music]

Yeah well, you know, we're gonna--

We'll reach out, right?

-[chuckles] -Well, thank you.

Thank you for letting me worship with you.

It was a blessing.

-I'll see you too. -Bye!

Told you!

Don't worry. Like, eh, eh, eh eh.

Really, I didn't see it.

-Yeah. -I didn't notice.

I know my father.

He was not okay with it.

So, what d'you think he's gonna say?

It'll start with, "I'm really disappointed in you."

And then it'll end with, "I'm really disappointed in you."

Well,

if he had any sense,

he would say that you showed great leadership tonight.

And,

for once,

it would be about what Godwanted,

not your father.

Hey! I'm proud of you.

Uh. We shouldn't.

Yeah, you're right.

Or we could skip dinner, and--

I thought we were trying to wait 'til--

'Til marriage?

[sighs]

Are you gonna let me in on when that's gonna be?

Your mom is taking me dress shopping this weekend.

She said it's just for fun.

And she wants to dress me up like a matrimony Barbie.

She's more ready for me to walk down the aisle than you.

Dawn, when the time is right--

But I want you now!

I want you too.

But I also respect you,

-and love you. -[gentle music]

And we made a promise to God and to each other.

And we're gonna wait.

When the time is right.

[water running]

Really? You just got in, bro.

Trina ain't tired of you yet?

Man, I don't know about Trina,

but Danielle can't get enough of your boy.

[scoffs]

Don't wait up.

Like I ever do, bro.

Like, what?

[tinkles piano keys]

[door closes]

[door opens and closes]

You forgot your keys?

-Dad! -[tense music]

Why are you--

What happened tonight,

better not ever happen again.

You hear me?

Showboatin' for, for Royce London!

I wasn't.

Of course you did.

That's my church!

You hear me?

You play what I tell you to play.

And you do what I tell you to do!

Don't you ever cross me again.

Boy...

Oh.

Dad.

So Cam, you'll update your dad

on all the talking points then?

Yes. Ma'am. I'll let him know.

The foundation would also like for the entire family

to stick around for a group photo

with the volunteers after "SO G-I-F-T-E-D" performs.

Yes, of course.

Great.

I will give them a call and follow up with the caterers.

Is there anything else, First Lady?

Oh no, Regina. Thank you.

Oh, just update the rest of the

fundraising committee for me.

-You got it. -Thank you.

Baby?

You okay? You look tired.

Yeah. Late night, just working on some new songs.

Oh, workaholic, just like your daddy.

He stayed overnight studying in his office again.

Oh, thank you.

You two reminded me so much of him on Sunday.

You may be too young to remember,

but he used to sing before his sermons.

Oh, I fell in love with that voice

the first time I heard him sing, "Jesus Loves Me".

And the man, ooh!

He was so fine.

-[laughs] -Momma, what!

-Nasty! -Come on, Ma!

You was lusting over Daddy

-in the pulpit like that? -Oh, boy!

-[phone buzzes] -Hush!

-Come on! -[laughs]

-Hush your mouth. -Meet you later.

I'm just saying', you still fine, Mama.

I'm just, I'm just playin', I'm just playin'.

Hmm.

And you just as fine with your pretty brown eyes.

[chuckles]

-Alright, bro. -Alright, bro.

So...

I have lunch plans with Dawn this weekend.

You mean shoppin' plans?

Well, if I wanna have grandchildren

I have to take things into my own hands.

Ma!

I don't know what you and your brother are waiting on,

and you're not getting any younger, and neither am I.

It's time for you to settle down.

Mom!

It's all about the right time.

-You know we-- -No, no, no, no, no, no.

It's all about the right lady.

Now your brother is all over the place

but you at least have an honest prospect.

And if you wait too long, you're gonna miss out.

-[soft music] -[crickets chirp]

I know you have responsibilities, so do I!

But constantly covering for you not showing up

shouldn't be one of them.

So I missed your little meeting.

Oh, don't do that!

I will make the next one.

You promised me no matter what,

that you would prioritize home first.

I am sick of you putting the church

and herbefore me!

I didn't sign up for that.

-After all these years-- -You know what I do.

You know when I'm not here I am taking care of business.

Try to expand while keeping us and the church afloat.

-Yes, I know what you do. -[tense music]

And you need to figure out a better way,

-because if you don't-- -Rita.

I need you to show up for us!

Billy. I need you to be what I need you to be!

I am more than your party planner

and your little organizer.

I am your wife, and you will respect me!

And you will put your family first!

I mean it!

I've been doing a lot of thinking

and effective today, "SO G-I-F-T-E-D" will be

the official praise team of the church.

[chuckles]

Camden. I am making you the minister of music.

Well, we already have a minister of music.

Things change, and it's gonna be great.

You're gonna write original music,

songs your brother will lead of course,

maybe record a few albums.

Next thing you know we'll be adding services

because of everyone wanting to

worship with "SO G-I- F-T- E- D." [snaps]

Bro, this is a good thing.

Congratulations man, the group's gonna be hyped.

Just gotta write me a couple of solos. All right?

So what is it?

Hmm? I thought you'd be happy?

More responsibility.

More control?

God is in control.

The question is,

are you willing to surrender your will for his?

I am.

You know, music is all I ever wanted to do

and to do it for you like this?

Thanks Dad.

I know I fought you for choosing music over the pulpit.

My dad had me make that choice

and I truly learned believing that

obedience is better than sacrifice.

Amen.

But, son, I,

I do believe that you are gifted.

And if it's your time, it's your time.

[gentle music]

[laughing]

Oh my God, Blaine just told me, babe, this is huge!

Congratulations! [chuckles]

What's wrong?

Just doesn't feel right.

Your father supporting you?

Yeah. That part.

You're thinking too much into it.

I think this is just your father giving you the recognition

you've always wanted, the recognition you deserve.

Relax babe. Enjoy your moment.

Come on, come on this is big, come on!

You're supposed to be excited about this.

All right, okay.

This is so exciting.

More "SO G-I-F-T-E-D", yes, please!

-[laughs] -[glasses clink]

Oh, this year's choir

anniversary is going to be monumental.

I am so proud of my babies!

This is truly a celebration.

Oh, and Camden.

You are going to change the face of music.

Cam-deezy.

[laughing]

And my son Blaine,

he's gonna change the face of gospel.

-Mm-hmm. -When he pastors

the Church of Houston for me.

[gentle music]

Mm-hmm.

Oh, I didn't realize you finalized plans, Dad.

When you openin' it?

Oh, it'll be at least a year from now.

I'm gonna start with online services weekly from here,

and then Blaine, he's gonna move to Houston and run it all.

Praise the Lord.

Both of our sons walking into their destinies.

Amen.

Dad, I am not ready, man.

And what about the group?

What about it? Hmm?

Hey, you can keep singin'.

A lot of pastors sing, and do well.

Yeah, but, don't I have to go to seminary school first?

I trained you for this, Blaine.

The word is in you, son.

But, that's the least of your worries.

It is,

it is time for you to settle down.

[scoffs]

Hedid findeth a wife.

Wait, whoa, wait, Dad, Dad, a wife!

Wait, what!?

What are you talking about?

What about Amber? Huh?

Oh, my God!

Well she, she's lovely.

[chuckles] And a singing First Lady has great appeal.

No, Amber, Dad!

No, Dad, marriage is the very last thing

-that's on my mind. -No-one's gonna trust

a single pastor, okay?

So, we have to have a solid foundation

as we go into Houston,

-as we start-- -No, Dad, Dad, Dad.

Didn't you say it'll take a while

before I took over the new church, right?

I just wanna focus on my music.

This is not a request.

You need someone solid, reliable.

You need someone you can marry within a year.

A year!

A year! A year!

What about your mother's assistant? Regina?

Dad! What?

Hmm. Her father, and her grandfather were pastors.

[chuckles] You two, you would be Christian royalty!

-[laughs] -Dad, Dad, Dad, Dad,

not her please!

-I already-- -She's the one!

She'll be great.

She'll be great.

-[music swells] -Trust me.

I trust you.

-I trust you. -[glasses clink]

[laughs] Are you serious?

-What? -I don't wanna marry you!

-You're trash! -Wow!

You cheated on me with my best friend.

Yo, Gina, I apologized for that.

Why are you trying to live in the past for?

Live in the past?

The last thing I said to you was that I

never wanna speak to you again

and you come to with this, a proposal?

-[scoffs] -No!

Listen, just stop, just stop.

It's a proposition, okay?

One that could benefit you and me.

Look, Psalm 13 says--

Man, I swear you start spewing out

your biblical psycho bull.

My faith actually means something to me.

Your faith? Really means somethi-- [laughs]

Your faith means something to you? Really?

Come on, don't do that.

-That, was a mistake. -Oh wow!

-Okay, you were a mistake, -Okay.

And this, could be an epic mistake!

Look, it's all my dad's idea, all right?

Gina, I know you can't stand me.

And to be honest, I really can't stand you.

But look, together, we can build a young mega church

unlike anything Houston's ever seen before!

A strong music ministry.

A strong women's ministry led by you.

And ran through by you?

You see, I can't even...

Crazy.

The way you cast the vision

you sound just like your father.

My father is a good man, and he believes in me.

-Hmm. -Gina, he believes in us.

We could do this!

Okay.

Thank you.

-How many stacks? -Excuse me?

I mean, you're asking me to be one half

of a loveless marriage for the sake of a church.

I think a check is an order.

You know, the harvest is plentiful

-but the laborers-- -So it's like that?

Just like that.

[crickets chirping]

Let me just talk to my father,

-all right? -No.

I'll talk to your father.

Pastor Wilson and I speak the same language.

So, does that mean you're in?

We'll see.

[piano music]

♪ Blessed assurance

♪ Jesus is mine

♪ Oh what a foretaste

♪ Of glory divine

♪ Heir of salvation

♪ Purchase of God

Hey!

Hey, Royce. How are you?

I'm not used to waiting for folk.

Now, I love that song you guys sung

when I came to visit, you know, "Born to Worship."

[Royce on phone] Well, I'd also love to put that song

on one of my compilation albums.

Who knows? Could turn into a record deal.

Now, as soon as that song drops

I put you guys out on my labels tour.

How would you feel about coming out to Atlanta?

I'd love to bring you out here for a few months.

[stuttering] A few months?

You know, we need to collaborate.

We need to work on some music.

Is that a problem?

-No, no, I-I- -I mean, if you need

some time to think about it just let me know.

I don't--

-Yeah. I'd love to. -[tense music]

Just let me talk to my dad.

Understood.

Well, hit me back, we'll work on the details.

Thank you. Thank you, thank you.

Big BZ in the house!

[chuckling]

Why you hatin' bro?

-Why you hatin' bro? -Big Beezy though?

Big BZ.

-You can retire that one. -A'ight, fine.

Where you been?

Oh, I was with dad at the old building.

-Oh. -You know,

Trini might've been there with Big Beezy.

-[both laugh] -Anyway.

Guess who I got off the phone with bro.

Who?

Royce London.

Okay.

He wants us to record a song

on his new record label's project

and go on tour with him.

-And go on tour? -Yeah.

No, no, no, no bro, this is for real, for real?

Yeah.

We're about to record with a major label.

-Yeah. -And go on tour!

-Yeah. -No, you're not hearing tour

the way I'm hearing.

Camden, do you,

No, no, you're not.

Do you know what a tour means?

I feel you!

No, do you understand how much sexy and sanctified tail

we gonna get on this road, boy?

Oh man. Evil.

I'm sayin'.

And, after we do the single his album

we shoot the music video.

Nah, nah, we do the remix. The remix will be better.

What's going on? What's wrong?

He also wants me to go to Atlanta

and write some songs for him.

Okay. For how long?

A few months.

[scoffs]

I mean, see how you gonna record the single and be here?

How are you?

I mean, I'm gonna record the single here

but then I gotta go.

[slow music]

Hold on.

So you're going to Atlanta to get away from Dawn and Dad?

I'm confused.

I thought you were the one leaving us behind?

-Well, I thought too- -To run your

big church in Houston.

Well, I thought you were gonna come with me!

How am I gonna do that?

Dad has me running his music ministry.

Wow!

Now I see what it's about, bro.

I see it clear now man.

Cam, this whole time you want to be the star, man.

Come on. That's you dog.

I just wanna make music.

Do you not see this?

Do it here.

They have your favorite.

Do it here!

If Royce was calling you to come work instead of me,

would you settle for staying here?

All right.

You know, it's gonna be the first time that we...

I know.

I know.

Well, we always knew your music

would take you around the world.

Just, you know, don't forget

to get my foot in the door when it's time

for Big Beezy's album.

[chuckles]

-So how you gonna tell-- -Dad?

I'll figure it out.

-Not bad, Cam. -[suspenseful music]

So that's it, you're going?

Did you even think about taking me with you?

Do you wanna go?

No Cam, I want you to want me to go.

So what does this mean for us?

Is this a part of your perfect one-year plan

or do you just wanna put this on hold

until you finish pursuing the next stage of your career?

Why? You wanna see other people?

No, but I don't wanna be left behind!

God, I just want you to fight for us!

Look, I'm just taking a temporary job

to launch my career

and all you or anyone else can think about

is how it affects you.

What about me?

What about what I want?

I thought you wanted me.

I do.

But not more than you want this opportunity with Royce.

I love you and I love music.

Why are you trying to make me choose?

Come on, you don't have to leave.

No, youdon't have to leave!

Who am I to stand in your way?

Dawn!

Before I get into the word today,

I wanna share some of the wonderful things

the Lord has been doing in this house!

[all praise]

Now some of y'all have been with us from the very beginning,

and you have seen my family

grow up right before your eyes!

Hmm!

And, as you see,

we have recently installed Camden

as minister of music.

-[cheers] -[applause]

-Amen! -[All] Amen!

-Hey, yeah, hey yeah! -Go Camden, go Camden!

Huh, huh!

And, and,

in the very near future,

we are going to witness

Blaine walk into his destiny

as the pastor of our first

-satellite church in Houston! -[all applauding]

Huh! How about that?

-How at that? -[applause]

-[whistles] -Ah-ha, son!

Give me your hand.

Give me your hand and come forth.

That's right.

Come forward my son, because,

I am gonna pray an Elijah prayer over you,

as I pass the ministry mantle.

-So, turn around, uh-huh. -[gentle music]

Face it, face it young man, young man.

Come on, come, come, come on, come on.

-Amen! -Yeah! Amen!

Bring your stuff.

All right, all right, all right.

Now, now, I don't know about y'all,

but I hear that God...

is gonna perform

some awesome miracles through this ministry!

[cheers]

Ah-ha! Ah-ha!

Like he did in the days of Elijah!

Hmm?

Bring my oil, bring my oil, bring my oil.

Now, Elijah passed the mantle down

at the endof his ministry. Hmm?

I'm gonna say it again. I don't think y'all hear me.

He passed the mantle down at the endof his ministry.

-[applause] -[people praising]

But I, I bestow the magic

to you at the height...

[laughing]

At the height, all right come on, can you her me?

At the height of my ministry!

Hmm? All right!

So, may God bless you, son.

-And may God keep you, son. -[applause]

-In trust, truer... -[cheers]

-[muffled preaching] -[muffled applause]

-[Pastor] Amen! -[Congregation] Amen!

[muffled applause]

[gentle music]

You okay, Cam Deezy?

Why wouldn't I be?

Nothing I do is ever good enough for him.

It doesn't even matter.

God already chose your path.

You're gonna go to Atlanta and be great, Cam.

Believe that.

You don't feel like I'll be abandoning the group?

How?

We're about to record a single

because of the song you wrote.

And I know, once you get out there

and turn them in the spirit,

more doors will open for all of us.

You really sure?

You're the guy who took me to prom

because my date stood me up, the night of, for someone else.

Yeah.

You've always been there for others

making sure they're okay.

Yeah. I'm sure.

You're not abandoning us,

and we're not abandoning you.

Thank you.

I needed to hear that.

So, you taking Dawn with you or what?

Keep an eye on my girl until I get back.

You got it.

-♪ Voice was made -♪ My voice was made

♪ To worship you

-♪ Made to worship you -♪ My voice

♪ Was made to worship you

♪ I lift my voice in worship

-♪ You're amazing -♪ Amazing

♪ Everlasting

♪ Creator of all things

-♪ Creator of all- -♪ Creator of all-

That was amazing! [laughs]

I mean, I knew you were good, but hearing you in here!

Oh! No, that's it.

That's it, I've decided, we are recording an album, huh?

Okay Camden, you can go and start working

on the new music next week, all right?

And I can book studio time right now.

[laughs]

What? What?

Dad, we need to talk.

What about your ministry here?

I prayed about it.

I believe that shadowing Royce

as the minister of music of his church

will better prepare me to run the music department here.

[laughs]

Oh, you prayed about it?

Well did you pray about what you will do for money?

Royce is gonna pay me as one of the musicians

of his church and for every song I do on his record,

and he's gonna let me live in his house

so I don't even have to pay for rent or bills, or all that.

So we're supposed to go without a minister of music.

so you can go and do what?

Make music.

This is a solid opportunity, Dad.

This is a waste of time.

-This is my shot! -[tense music]

I gave you a shot.

And like I expected you blew it off,

running to go make music with someone else

outside your family!

Dad--

I gave you all the platform

and opportunity you needed for your music.

That's fine. Hmm.

"SO G-I-F-T-E-D" is employed by the church.

We have an agreement.

So whatever you do, I own you, and the church owns you!

And by the way, I'll make sure Royce knows

where to send those royalty checks.

There it is.

That's why the promotion.

It's always about the money with you.

Nothing about God calling me.

Just you using me.

You have always been ungrateful.

You leave and you are done here!

I'll cut you off and you won't have a place here

when everything falls apart, you come runnin' back home.

Don't worry. I won't.

You just gonna leave like that?

[gentle piano music]

I always knew you were gifted.

I knew from the first time your little

three-year old fingers brushed across your toy keyboard.

That's why I invested in all of your lessons.

I was more than your mom, I was your chauffeur,

cheerleader, manager, backup singer, whatever you needed.

I never missed a recital.

I never let you quit.

I always knew you were gonna be great.

That's why I can't let you leave like this.

I love you, mom.

And I appreciate everything you've done for me.

But how am I supposed to leave?

With your head up.

Hmm, with love, with support,

knowing if there's anything you need,

anything, I'm here for you.

I love you, Cam.

Just know...

...that mama?

Will always be here.

♪ It is well with my soul

♪ It is well, it is well

♪ with my soul

♪ It is well, it is well

♪ With my soul

♪ With my soul, it is well

♪ It is well with my soul

[car pulls up]

[brakes squeal softly]

-[water trickles] -[door clunks]

[people chatter]

[mellow R&B music]

Camden!

Royce is waiting on you in the studio.

I'll take your bag.

Follow me.

[people chattering softly]

[mellow music]

[excited chatter]

No. I prefer sweet tea, please.

Well, aren't you a country boy?

You're Ivy Whitlow.

I am. And you are?

I'm sorry, I'm Camden Wilson.

Pleased to meet you.

Oh, I know who you are.

Royce talks about your music all the time.

Can I get you a drink?

I'm good, thank you.

Hmm, handsome and chivalrous, but I'll tell you what,

these Atlanta birds are gonna scoop you right up.

I have a girlfriend in Dallas.

Well, she's back in Dallas.

I'll warn you now.

These Atlanta women, they're a different breed.

So, I know you're a super songwriter.

Do you also sing?

No. I just write the songs.

I leave all that up to my brother, Blaine.

Okay, well, let's see what you got.

Okay.

[Royce taps his foot]

[door opens]

Hold on, hold on.

Camden Wilson.

-Hey. -Welcome.

Welcome to Atlanta.

-Oh, thank you. -You have a good trip?

-Yeah. -Good.

Well, you told me you had 100 songs,

so, let's get to work.

It's all your yours, let's go.

Okay.

This is the song I was thinking about on the way here.

Um...

-[electric piano music] -♪ There's a beautiful spirit

♪ In this place, hmm

♪ There are wonderful expressions on these faces ♪

♪ Feels like heaven

♪ This must be like heaven

♪ This must be like heaven ♪

♪ God, it feels like heaven ♪

♪ Mmmmm

See why I wanted him to come?

-Hmm. -Welcome to Atlanta, Camden.

[upbeat music]

What's up y'all? This is...

[Together] "SO G-I-F-T-E-D"

And you're listening to WPRS,

the only gospel station in Houston.

[inaudible dialogue]

["I Am Fire" by Burrows, Hill, William, Mallender, & James]

♪ I hear your prayers, rain down on me ♪

♪ I bring fire, the rage in me

♪ I bring the flame, that sets you free ♪

♪ That sets you free

♪ Are so faithful to me, yes you are ♪

♪ Are so faithful to me, yes you are ♪

♪ Are so faithful to me, how much you are ♪

These lyrics are great.

I just made this one adjustment to the vamp.

It's right there.

♪ And you are so faithful to me ♪

-♪ And you are so faithful -Mm-hmm.

This is pretty great.

It works.

-Thank you. -Thank you.

I think you may have just finished my new single.

I've been hearing great things

about "SO G-I-F-T-E-D" on these gospel blogs.

Their performances are generating

a lot of buzz for going to worship.

Yeah. Blaine tells me they booking all over the place.

Opening for my dad.

He's preaching everywhere.

Yeah, I've actually been talking to your dad

trying to figure out a way for us all to work together.

Sounds like a plan to me.

I just wanna make music.

Well, those conversations will happen,

right, after "Born To Worship" goes to radio next week.

I can't believe my song is gonna be on the radio!

Between that and my new single with Ivy,

everybody's gonna know your name.

Have you thought about going solo?

And leave the group?

And do what?

Be your own artist.

Or write for other artists full time.

I haven't thought about that at all.

Well, you should.

Ivy's been begging me to let you write for her.

And I'm struggling finding songs for her new album.

Maybe you should take a stab?

Are you serious?

I'm going deposit money into your account.

It's a deposit to help me produce Ivy's album.

I'm very serious.

[smooth music]

♪ Hmm

♪ Da, da, da-a, yeah

♪ Love you back to life, love you back to life ♪

♪ Love you back to life, love you back to life ♪

♪ Love you back to life, love you back to life ♪

♪ Love you back to life, love you back to life ♪

♪ Love you back to life, love you back to life ♪

I really enjoyed service today, Dr. Whitlow.

Please, just call me Norman.

I feel like we're brothers

as much as I followed your father's ministry.

You know, I bet you Camden's father

really misses him leading praise and worship?

Well, since we have him here for a little while longer,

Camden, do you wanna let them hear

what we have been working on?

I don't think it's ready.

What? Oh, my God.

Be confident, be sure. Come on!

Okay.

Come on.

I mean, it's just a simple call and response,

but you know, Ivy's voice doesn't really need much extra.

Oh, gosh.

It goes like this.

[soft piano]

♪ If God is in the midst of two or three ♪

♪ God is in the midst of two or three ♪

♪ If God is in the midst of two or three ♪

♪ God is in the midst of two or three ♪

♪ Chains are broken

♪ Chains are broken

♪ Souls redeemed

♪ Souls redeemed ♪

♪ If God is in the midst of two or three ♪

♪ God is in the midst of two or three ♪

♪ Mmm, if God is in the midst of two or three ♪

-♪ God is in -♪ Chains are broken

♪ Chains are broken

♪ Souls redeemed

♪ Souls redeemed

♪ If God is in the midst

-♪ Of two or three -♪ Of two or three

-[applause] -Wow!

-Camden, you should sing more. -Great.

Oh, well, Ivy wanted a duet.

I'm just laying down scratch vocals

until we find another artist, a real one.

[sighs] Royce, now I told him

that I want him on the actual track,

but yet, he just won't budge!

You're anointed, son.

I see why Royce brought you here.

And I also see why they can't get enough of you.

[chuckles]

You also see why his song "Born To Worship"

is number one on the billboard gospel chart?

-Hmm! -Oh, man.

What?

-There you go. -Congratulations.

Wow.

Will y'all excuse me while I make a quick call?

Sure. Right down the hall is my office.

Second door on the right.

Thank you.

[cell phone rings]

Yo?

[Camden on phone] Did you hear, bro?

Number one!

Yeah, of course I heard bro.

We've been watching the charts every day

since the single came out.

We over here busting our butt,

while you chillin' in Atlanta.

-Here you go, baby. -Thank you.

I wish! I've been working hard too.

I just did a song with Ivy Whitlow!

Ooh, Ivy Whitlow.

Dude she...

[whispers] she fine as hell!

You hit that?

Seriously?

Out of the mouths of pastors!

Don't judge me, bro.

I'm still a man trying to change his childish ways.

God loves me, okay?

Oh, yeah, Dad worked it out with Royce

for us to come out there to work on some new music with him.

Might be dropping a EP since the single's going crazy!

Dope, right?

Yeah.

Your girl misses you, bro.

She'd love to see you.

Can't tell.

Felt like she barely speaks to me.

Oh.

Yeah.

A'ight, bro, I gotta go.

Congrats. Love you, miss you, man.

I love you back bro.

Why you always in my business?

-I saw you checking her out. -I didn't check her out.

I was like this, like it was, I almost fell.

-I'm over you. -Like my neck

-almost fell back. -Yeah.

Just checking on you. Is everything okay?

Yeah. I just had to call my brother.

This is huge for us.

This is a special moment. You deserve it.

Thank you.

I know that you're used to this.

You pump out hit after hit.

Thanks to you I'll have a new hit.

It's been a while since I felt connected to music

-the way that I did with yours. -[gentle music]

It's also been a while since I felt connected to a man

the way I feel with you.

-Dr. Whitlow is-- -He's a wonderful pastor

and a great leader, but he just doesn't see me.

He doesn't make me feel as alive

as I do when I'm with you.

Ivy! Hey!

Your husband's down the hall.

Shh!

I can get us a room at the Four Seasons in two minutes.

-I have a girlfriend-- -Who isn't here.

Ivy!

Wow. You're serious.

[sucks teeth]

Okay.

[receding footsteps]

Well welcome to the Dr. Ray Show.

And today, Ivy Whitlow, finally,

-I have you sitting on my set. -Yes.

I've been trying to get you here for years.

-Really, thank you. -I'm honored.

I am so honored to have you.

It's a pleasure.

Do you mind if we just jump right in?

Go ahead, girl.

Right now there's a very interesting dynamic

going on in gospel music.

There is. And Royce London.

-Oh! -He is a powerhouse, honey.

Always has been.

Now Royce London is a very, eccentric man of God.

Oh yeah. Well that's one way to put it.

Yeah, I get it. [chuckles]

-Now Ivy. -Yeah?

For years there have been rumors floating around.

-Okay. -That Mr. Royce London

has women running in and out of the studio.

That he takes on young female artists

for his own personal pleasure?

Now, he's my friend and he's a great guy.

-Okay? -Okay, okay, okay.

-Okay. -Why don't we talk about

-other producers? -Sure.

-Like his latest edition? -Okay.

Mr. Camden Wilson, out of Dallas.

-Hmm. -His personal life

is very ambiguous.

He's got no real social media presence.

True.

But he's a great songwriter and he has a girlfriend.

-Okay. -Okay?

-So let's... -Well...

So you've never seen him with a lot of women?

Well, I'm not saying that.

I'm just doing a song with him.

He has had some girls in and out of there.

Oh!

I'll say that much.

Okay, so Ivy, come on.

-You can tell me! -[laughs]

Have you ever seen anything suspect going on in the studio?

Well, I don't really know the guy like that

but I'll tell you this, all those late night sessions?

-Yeah. -With all those chicks.

-Yeah. -Like come on.

I haven't heard not one song on the radio.

-[chuckles] -Now let's just get back

-on my project, okay? -Okay.

-Thank you. -Well, Let's talk about

-your latest single shall we? -Yes, absolutely.

I'm so glad she's here.

I can't believe this!

My girl's gonna kill me.

What did you expect?

Here, you need this.

What are you talking about?

The endless flirting.

Prioritizing her music, giving her all your free time.

I kept it strictly professional.

Okay. But she hasn't.

Look, I'm a musician.

I have a girlfriend.

She's married.

I came for the music.

And she came for something else.

And you turned her down.

Let me guess, you didn't?

[chuckles]

Ivy...

Ivy can be poison.

No, Ivy can be a drug, and I was hooked.

But time has passed, we moved on, we worked it out.

And then you show up.

Bright-eyed, sanctified, fresh for the picking.

So I'm just supposed to sit back and do nothing?

I'm sorry,

I'm not as comfortable with false accusations as you are.

-This is my reputation. -This is the business.

Rumors float around about every male artist.

Some true, others wishful thinking.

You gotta get tougher skin.

This industry says God first, but it's business first.

And if you don't get your business under control

it's gonna get control of you.

And how am I supposed to do that?

You might wanna start by taking care of home.

[upbeat music]

[people chatting]

You see that body over there?

Hey!

-Oh my... -No.

...God.

Don't look at me like that.

I'm self-conscious enough.

I went shopping with Amber earlier

and she convinced me that this dress looks good.

It's too much?

-No, no, you look nice. -It's, [rambles]

-Nice. -You look really nice.

-Like, nice. -Ooh.

-Yo, B? -What?

Thank your dad again, man.

This is like the nicest hotel in this state here bruh.

Offerings must be looking right on Sundays.

Bro, it's the church we sing at that covers us.

Not us.

Either way, I'm straight.

Look, I'm just here for the steak and the lobster stuff.

[laughing]

I want one of those pretty drinks with the umbrella

and all the food up in it.

-Except for strawberries. -[phone buzzes]

Dawn?

You okay?

Yeah, I'm good.

I'm good.

I'm good, y'all, Stop!

What? I'm good. [chuckles]

I'm good.

So how long are we supposed to act like

we didn't see Dr. Ray's interview?

Yo, Akil, man, come on bro.

Just saying.

-Oh. -Thank you, thank you.

I just don't like them insinuating

that all church boys do is sleep around.

That's all you do.

Hey, hey, I respect women.

That means nothing if you don't call them the next day.

What?

I just think that she was coming for Camden.

And Royce, I mean, he's an OG and so anointed.

Hold up.

To be anointed and talented

are two completely different things.

Facts.

Just because you throw God up in there

-don't make one the other. -Right.

-It's what I'm talking about. -You should know.

See, God don't like that either.

But, what reason does she have to go there with Camden?

I don't know.

But one thing we all know, Camden's not like...

-What? -Yo, what?

Nothing.

-Dawn- -Amber, Amber, Amber,

are you okay?

Yeah. Why?

No. Your face.

-You see that. -Oh my God,

-you're breaking out in hives! -What!

-Waitress. -Oh my God, what is...

Where there strawberries in that drink?

Because she said no strawberries.

No, I actually told them to take strawberries

off of the cup.

She's allergic to the juice in the strawberries too.

I am so, so sorry.

Come on, I got some medicine in my room.

Do you guys want us to come with you too?

-Yeah, we can help you. -No, I'm fine.

You guys hang out.

They're still bringing dessert.

Oh, that's exactly what I plan to do.

Find me some dessert.

-You know what I'm saying -[laughs] That's my boy!

Amber, are you sure?

Meet me at the room later.

You need to unwind.

You show our girl a good time.

Easy.

-See he treats you good. -Take care of her.

You take care of her.

Really? [laughs]

No. [laughs]

You know, we ain't paying for none of this, right?

Look, Akil got everything comped.

Okay.

Okay? No.

And it's not the waitresses fault.

It absolutely was her fault.

-How? -Typical.

What?

She's cute. She's pretty.

She'll always get a pass.

I mean yeah, she a'ight, but she ain't my type!

Please, she's every man's type, come on.

No, she's not.

Are you kidding me?

-No. -I wish I looked like her.

What do you mean?

D, what are you talking about?

You're perfect just the way you are.

I mean, who would have known what you was hiding

under them choir robes and little liturgical dance dresses

-and all the things you-- -Shut up!

Just sayin'.

I do not wear any of that.

What are you talking about?

You do be buttoned up though.

Oh my God.

Okay. I be covered up.

Oh my God. That's my point.

You don't need all that.

Maybe if Cam saw what he was working with

y'all be running down the aisle right now.

What reasonable man would resist all of that?

I'm waiting till marriage, you know that.

No, I get it. It's honorable.

I just do not know how my brother held out this long.

What man, what reasonable man can resist all that?

-That boy's saved-saved, man. -I mean, I should be happy

that I have a man that respects my virginity, but,

like we never even been hot and heavy

if you know what I mean?

My brother's always been the cautious one. Right?

It's a gift and a curse.

Yeah, but to what end?

Sometimes a woman just wants to feel like a woman.

I mean, virgin or not.

I don't know why I'm telling you all this?

Oh, 'cause you know you can tell me anything.

We go back, D. [chuckles]

It's been rough.

I wasn't trying to put our business out there

but we've barely talked in the past few weeks.

I mean, he just started blowing me up

when that blog dropped.

What am I supposed to think?

That you have a man that loves you and you trust him?

Yeah, that makes me feel invisible

even when he's in the room.

Is it wrong to just wanna feel sexy?

To want somebody that wants me and ain't afraid to show it?

I mean, damn, can I get a little passion?

I'm sorry.

I'm rambling.

No, no, no, no, no, look, look, look.

I get it.

You wanna feel like a woman?

You wanna man that desires you

and with my brother, you can't tell.

What if it's true, Blaine?

No.

No!

Look.

Put this down.

Look, all right.

I don't know what that chick's deal is.

My brother, he doesn't sleep around.

He's waiting for you!

Why? He doesn't even want me?

Come on.

Damn, no.

[laughing]

Wait, wait, let me do the moves,

let me do the moves, wait, wait, wait.

Hips, hips, uh, uh.

Okay, then you, wait, wait, wait.

Eeh, eeh.

Okay, mm, mm.

[laughs]

You know I did it good, don't judge me.

All right, at least we're dancin' now,

at least we're movin' our feet.

Oh, my God, I'm so sorry for

talking your ear off all night.

No.

I think that drink was a little bit stronger

-than I thought. -No, come on, D,

it's nothin', I'm here.

It's what a future pastor's supposed to do, right?

Isn't it just so hard

always trying to be so perfect?

Wait,

Dawn, yo, nobody's perfect.

We all make mistakes.

Lord knows, I have. [chuckles]

Sometimes, I feel like I haven't made enough.

-[slow music] -Well, what do you mean?

Dawn, Dawn, Dawn, Dawn.

We can't do that.

-All right, all right. -No I'm sorry, I'm so stupid.

You're not stupid. You're far from stupid.

You're so beautiful, man.

♪ I'm tired of makin' love, I want it rough ♪

♪ Ooh-Hoo, ooh-hoo, oh

♪ Boy you better show me somthin' new tonight ♪

♪ I wanna break up and go harder ♪

♪ Tonight you're gonna pull my hair, scream louder ♪

♪ And I don't see nothing wrong ♪

♪ Sometimes bad girls got it too ♪

[gentle music]

[door closes softly]

Hey girly.

You guys were hanging late, huh?

Where were you all night?

What?

[suspenseful music]

[sobbing softly]

What in the hell were you thinking about?

It just happened, Dad!

Nobody's buying records

or following a pastor with a baby mama.

Maybe we can just explain everything to Camden.

Ma, he loves her. He'll still marry her!

-You can't be this stupid. -What?

He may never forgive her.

-Or you. -Oh, stop yelling.

This was bound to happen the way you let him run around

like God's gift to women.

Just shameful.

I just never thought that you would have been stupid enough

to let it happen with your brother's girlfriend!

Mom, Mom, I know. I'm sorry.

It, it just, well maybe she could just step down

from "SO G-I-F-T-E-D"?

-The group will understand! -The group?

The family legacy, that's what's on the line.

So she has to make the sacrifice?

Something has to be done.

What about Camden?

Oh, now you wanna think about Camden?

You will take care of this.

[sighs]

Come on, Dad.

[Rita] Do the right thing.

Okay, Mom.

[doors open]

Cam Deezy! I missed you!

What's up?

Man, I hate I haven't been gigging with y'all.

Oh, please, man.

You're way too busy to be giggin' with us, dog.

Well, listen, listen.

Don't even worry. All right?

You ain't even missed much.

Just, you know, crowds of adorin' fans, five star hotels,

and you know, scrumptious meals and all that man.

Yeah, rub it in, rub it in.

-Love you man! -Oh, man!

-Good to see you. -My boy!

Ow!

-What's up man! -I missed you.

Missed you too, man, you still lookin' weird as hell.

Boy, what they feedin' you on here?

Man, here we go.

You the one who's gainin' all this weight.

You liftin' all them ladies, boy?

Somethin' like that.

-Yeah. -What.

[gentle music]

-Hey. -What's up?

Hey, I missed you babe.

I--

You good?

Yeah, just had a long, rough flight.

Well look, come on,

I wanna show all of y'all this amazing studio, bro.

It's crazy.

Go get the bags.

-[chatter] -[laughing]

[tense music]

-I have to tell you somethin' -I gotta tell you something.

-Go ahead. -Oh, I'm sorry.

-No, you go first. -[music plays in bar]

Okay.

Look, I know I'm constantly talking to you

about being patient and I want you to know

I really appreciate it.

Listen, you've been waiting for me while I figure out a plan

and get clarity on what God wants me to do.

And I appreciate that babe.

More than I say.

What I'm trying to say is,

-Dawn, I love you- -Camden stop!

Look, I've had a lot of time to think,

and you being away has given me some clarity

on what I want and what I deserve.

Dawn, I know what this is about, and--

There's someone else.

Really?

It wasn't planned, it just...happened.

Who is he?

It doesn't matter.

If this is about you being ready for marriage--

No, I just, I want something else...

someoneelse.

And this, it's not gonna work.

Not for me. Not anymore.

I'm sorry.

I should go, I should go.

[soft, sad music]

[tense music]

House, house, bro.

Proud of what you did, man.

It's dope, man. You did well for yourself, partner.

What is it?

No matter what I do...

You know, I came down here tryin' to answer the call,

set up a life, a situation for me and Dawn.

Proved to Dad that I'm--

What are you talking about?

She broke up with me, man.

-[tense music] -Dawn says

there's someone else.

We're done.

[table tennis continues]

Did you know?

What? No, bruh! [chuckles]

No, man, you know, I would have told you.

Are you okay?

Hey, what's going on over here?

Dawn broke up with Camden.

Did you know?

Man, it's a shock to everybody, you know?

But, um...

everything happens for a reason.

Just know we love you, hear me?

Tonight was the night.

For?

Camden.

Listen, you wanna put this on the hand of the woman

who will truly love you for the rest of your life.

If she's not the one, she's not the one.

This is my fault.

No, no, no.

I'm certain this has nothing to do with you.

Sometimes people just grow apart.

She might be doing you a favor.

Better now than you two divorce and hate each other later.

I thought she loved me.

I know.

Hey, you'll be all right.

You deserve better, Cam.

How can you be so sure?

Because, I know you.

Yo, what are you doing? You're making a scene!

Yeah, really Blaine, really?

What? Is your future wife already embarrassing you?

Look, calm down.

Look, if wanna go back to the hotel

I'll just tell them you're not feeling well,

-okay? -No!

I just want this whole nightmare to end!

This is all your fault!

My fault?!

I made you sleep with me?

You do what the hell you wanted to do, man.

Yeah, and you think that marrying you

was gonna fix everything?

You can take your ring and go to hell!

What did you just say?

[dramatic music]

You slept with Dawn?

-Bro, it's not-- -Camden.

-It didn't mean anything. -Sorry man, it

I was, it just happened.

It just happened.

-Cam, one thing just -Cam,

-led to another. -It didn't mean anything.

-It didn't mean nothin'. -Camden, look at me, I swear.

-Look. -It didn't mean anything.

It didn't mean anything.

-It just happened. -I swear bro.

I swear, just talk to me!

No stop! No, stop!

Camden stop!

Whoa, yo! No, no, no, no.

-[all shouting] -Get off of him!

Get off of him!

Yo, we're brothers man!

Get off me man!

We're brothers!

You go to hell!

[sobbing]

You didn't deserve this.

[door slams]

I'm sorry.

[footsteps approaching]

Sweetheart!

What are you doing?

I can't find my King James Version.

-Oh! -[sighs]

You about to meet King James

if you don't come down from there.

The doctor said no strenuous activity.

Did you take your heart medication?

So you just wanna go ahead and give mea heart attack?

[pills rattle]

[laughs]

Did you invite Camden to the church anniversary yet?

Not yet.

Pick up the phone and talk to your son.

The longer you wait the harder it's gonna be.

I've forgiven you.

He will too.

[footsteps recede]

♪ I was born to worship you

♪ To worship you, worship you, worship you ♪

-♪ Ooh -♪ My hands were made

♪ To worship you

♪ You made my hands to worship ♪

Hey!

Sorry. I'm late.

I don't know why they tell you to order online.

It still takes forever for them to make the food.

Hey, is that all you got for me?

Thanks for feeding me babe.

Now you know I'm always gonna make sure

my man has what he needs.

Hey, did you get the invitation from your dad

about the church's anniversary?

It looks like it's gonna be good!

Camden!

Checking in on him through your mom

is not the same as talking to him.

He had a major heart attack. You almost lost him.

Enough is enough. Call him.

-For what? -So you can let all this go.

Because babe, something's missing,

and I think once you talk and forgive him,

you know, maybe you guys can work it out.

Forgive him?

I'm good.

Who would have thought after all these years

one of my dearest friends would call me out here

to help with a studio session,

then turn into the love of my life?

It's been four years, Cam.

And since I moved out here to be with you,

to stand by you, yeah, you've been good,

but you haven't really been happy in a minute.

I am happy! Don't say that.

You make me happy.

I don't mean that kind of happy.

You're a minister of music,

a sought after gospel songwriter and producer.

-A man of God. -[gentle music]

How can you forgive a God you can't see

but you can't forgive your brother that you do see?

You've been happy, but you haven't had peace since,

-Amber. -Cam.

I love you, but you're wrong on this one.

Just like you were wrong for not going back

when your dad had his heart attack months ago.

I mean, Dawn says he's doing okay, but, you need to call him

and we need to go to this anniversary.

Everyone's gonna be there.

It'll be a good time for all of us to make peace.

You need to make peace.

No, we're going, period.

A'ight.

Okay. Under one condition, though.

Hmm?

You wear this engagement ring when we get back home.

I will, but I'm not saying anything

until you make this right.

[sighs]

Now tell me again, why is it on me to fix this?

Because, you are the good son,

and forgiveness is for you, not them.

You lucky you cute.

[chuckles]

Dawn, Dawn I'll be home soon.

-I'm out with dad. -[rain outside car]

Why would I be lying?

I'm not, you know, I'm not doing this, but you.

Bye, bye.

-Gosh! -Keep it together, son.

Dad, I'm fine.

She's the one that's tripping.

All right, that's what I'm saying.

Keep home together.

Don't let tail out in these streets

make you lose everything.

Dad, we got a prenup, you know that.

I'll never lose everything, man.

What's wrong, Pops?

You okay?

I'm gonna have Dolores help you in Houston.

What? Why?

I haven't had her really working for me

since I got out of the hospital.

And, your mama made one request for our anniversary.

So mama's request was to get rid of Dolores?

Dad, how long has she known?

I don't know, son.

But Delores is not worth me losing this.

The Wilson name, huh?

No, I just love your mama.

I've put her through enough.

Life is too short to continue hurting the people you love.

So, I overheard Dawn and Amber talking the other day,

and, it's looking like Camden

might be coming to the anniversary. [chuckles]

That's good.

That's great news.

It's about time my two boys come home.

I have so, so much I wanna say to him.

Now you scaring me. [laughs]

You scaring me, old man.

[laughs]

Anniversaries have that effect on me.

Makes you appreciate what you gained

and realize what you lost.

What have you lost, Pops?

Time.

What have you lost?

Camden. I miss my brother so much, man.

Yeah, well you have time to make it right.

A'ight, don't get all sentimental on me.

Only thing I'm about to really lose is some weight

if I don't get some food in my stomach, amen?

[laughing]

I need to eat.

I have been craving the smothered pork chops all week!

-[laughs] -Man, you bad.

Hallelujah, right?

It's pouring down, huh?

It is, man, but I wouldn't be your son

if I didn't know how to drive in this.

Don't worry it, I got you, man.

[tires screech]

[crashing]

[slow heartbeat]

[wind whistles]

[wind moans]

[loud crashing]

[broken glass tinkling]

[haunting music]

[Woman on PA] Dr. Forrest, dial 118, please.

Dr. Forrest, please dial 1-1-8.

Mmm.

Have they said anything else?

No.

Ma, ma!

[sobbing]

What happened?

They were just going to dinner, and then it was raining,

and the police don't know what happened,

but, Blaine lost control of the car.

My God, they're both in surgery now,

but, I don't know what's happening.

They won't tell me what's happening.

Look, everything's gonna be okay.

I'm sure they'll be fine.

Oh!

Oh!

Your son Blaine is still in surgery.

His right leg was severely damaged

but we're able to repair it and we expect a full recovery.

Oh, thank you Jesus!

-Oh! -Thank you.

Oh, Cam, he's still alive.

Oh, and my husband. He's still in surgery?

How's he doing?

Mrs. Wilson,

there was a lot of internal bleeding

and too much damage to his heart.

I'm so sorry.

We did everything we could.

[shocked wailing]

-No! -[sobbing]

-[machines beeping] -♪ Great is thy faithfulness

♪ Mercies I see

♪ All I ever needed

♪ thy hand hath provided

♪ Great is thy faithfulness

-♪ Lord I have -Cam, Cam, Jesus.

Cam!

I missed you so much, bro.

Sorry.

Happy to see you.

Man, I'm happy to see you.

Where am I, bro?

You're in the hospital, bro.

Hospital? Well where's Dad?

Camden, where's Dad?

-[solemn music] -Camden, where's Dad?

Camden, where's Dad?

No, no, no, no, no. No, no.

Answer me! Where's Dad?

[alarms beep rapidly]

Where's my...

Answer me, Cam.

Cam, where's Dad, man? Don't play.

[footsteps]

-What's this? -[gentle music]

I found it in your father's study.

He wrote it around the time of his heart attack.

I was gonna give it to you later

but I think you need it now.

I'll give you a minute.

[door closes]

[Pastor Wilson VO] Son, my dear son,

I've made a lot of mistakes over the years but

my biggest was not making sure you know how much I truly

loved and respected you.

Your virtue was intimidating.

I mean, what kid finds a $50 bill in the mall

and helps the security guard find the owner?

Decides to value his temple and honor God

by saving himself for marriage.

And what man fights for his dream and protects the gift

God has given him so fearlessly, with such fervor?

Now, look at you.

Award-winning producer and songwriter

working with gospels' best,

writing hit after hit, topping chart after chart.

I couldn't be more proud.

I have admired you so much over the years

you always had the heart of young David,

of the psalmist, with the word and then strength

of God flowing through you.

Flowing through him,

ready to slay giants with the smallest pebble,

I just never thought I'd turn into one of those giants

to get in your way.

I know you never really understood me.

And there were times I think

we didn't understand each other, and that was my fault.

I hope to talk to you again, face to face, man to man.

But, if I don't, I want you to know I'm...

I'm sorry for how I treated you.

I'm sorry for what I did to our family

and I am sorry I never took the time to tell you

how amazing you truly are and how...

How proud I've been all these years to be your father.

Never let anyone silence your gift, or your voice.

[sniffles]

You are a force this family needs.

A force the body of Christ needs.

Be a stronger man than me.

Be a better man than me.

Actually, you already are.

And I love you, son.

Dad.

[solemn music]

When I gave you this ring, I didn't know what it meant.

I was too busy thinking about myself.

Well, that's what you do best.

No. Yeah, but...

Lord knows, I've learned the hard way

how life grows you up.

I'm looking you in your eyes telling you

that I'm gonna be a good husband for you.

[sighs]

For so long, I couldn't forgive myself for what we did.

And I thought that the life I got was the life I deserve.

No, D, no, absolutely you didn't deserve

the way I treated you.

You did not deserve that.

I'm sorry.

We can't change the past.

But maybe if we start today...

[Dawn sobs]

...it can have a happy ending.

Baby, you're a beautiful woman,

a beautiful mama, and a beautiful wife.

And we're a family.

I love you, Dawn.

I love you too.

If you, um,

if you knew my father,

BC Wilson,

you know that he'd be impressed with this turnout

for a celebration of life.

My father counseled so many of you.

Hmm. He bailed some of y'all out of jail!

He paid mortgages.

He put groceries on more than a few tables.

BC Wilson was a man that believed in honor.

He was a man with a heart for ministry

and a passion for Jesus and his church.

[gentle music]

You never could tell when he was struggling

because he never wanted to distract from the message.

I can hear him now.

"Y'all, shouldn't be mourning like this for me,

well at least not too long."

Because he'd want us to finish his work.

He'd hope that his life was not in vain.

He hoped that someone would accept Christ

as their personal savior before they leave the sanctuary.

He didn't know he was about to draw his last breath

when he got into the car on the way to his favorite meal.

But he always told me and Blaine, "Always be ready."

And that's how he lived his life,

ready to face every challenge.

I challenge you to be ready as well.

Be ready, be grateful,

be forgiving.

Time is too short,

and we can't let time slip away

not letting people know that we love them,

and maybe, more importantly,

not letting people know we forgive them.

Because how can we love a heavenly father

who we can't see

if we can't love our brother who we cansee?

♪ Love you back to life, love you back to life ♪

♪ Love you back to life, love you back to life ♪

♪ Love you back to life, love you back to life ♪

♪ Love you back to life, love you back to life ♪

♪ The way that you touch and the way that you lay my body down ♪

♪ All the things that you do to me ♪

♪ That make me wanna scream out loud ♪