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Bill: I think we all have
reason to be concerned

about the possibility
of the mines reopening.

I need you to trust me on this.

I just hope you haven't
overplayed our hand.

If it be your will for
us to buy into this café,

then we'll do our best
to honor you here, lord.

It's the folks at the
bank that I worry about.

They wouldn't give us the loan.

I'm a fugitive of sorts.

I believe my wife's
in hope valley

and I'd like her arrested.

We all still have so
much to celebrate.

While I officially declare
these to be hope valley days.

Hope valley days.

The inspiration of our very
own mayor, mike hickam.

On that first rainy day
he talked with pride

as he pointed to each
of the four corners

of the center of town,

which he said would represent
the best qualities in all of us.

The spirit of giving,

of hope, fun, and
above all, love.

As we listened, we
were inspired, too.

Now, as we enter the second
week of hope valley days

with other celebrations
still ahead,

the festivities continue,
bringing us closer together,

grateful for where we live,
and thankful for one another,

since there is
nothing more uplifting

than sharing joy and
laughter together.

Constable.

Should I assume
you'll be leaving?

Hmm, without getting
ahead of myself, or mei,

since we haven't talked,
I might just stay here.

I'll be approaching the
yosts about the job mei took

under false pretense
while using my name.

Hey, we might even manage
the pharmacy together.

I trust remaining in hope valley
wouldn't be a problem for you?

Have a nice day, mr. Lewis.

Ned, there he is.

Who is that, Florence?

You know, that man bill and
Nathan told us to watch out for.

Really? Where?

There. He's at the pharmacy.

Right, right, right.

Look away in case
he looks at us.

What should we say
if he comes in here?

Do you mind my asking who
it is you're talking about?

Uh, Geoffrey Lewis.

The man claiming to
be mei's husband.

Lucas.

Hi.

I just heard that mei tsu

is married, possibly?

And you didn't say
anything to me?

I thought Nathan told
me in confidence.

- Good morning.
- Morning.

- Hello.
- Hi.

Honestly, I don't know what's
what when it comes to mei ts...

And I wouldn't tell
you, even if I did.

- Is that so?
- That's so.

Then I suppose I'll be going.

Hmm.

Imagine the kiss you might
have gotten had you told me.

Well, I hope you will
come for dinner tonight

and another night of hanukah.

Jack and I wouldn't miss it.

Great.

Oh, what the heck.

Bye.

Hi.

How are ya?

Uh, I posted a thanksgiving
list at the school,

with ways of helping
families in need.

When you come by
to pick up Allie,

if you want to sign up.

I'll be sure to do that.

Nathan...

Lucas told you about
Geoffrey and mei.

Nope.

At least not until
I'd heard about it

from someone else first.

Listen, I don't like being
the talk of the town.

People care about you, Nathan.

And it seems as though
you care about mei.

Even if only as a friend.

You don't have to
worry about me.

[theme music plays] ♪

♪

♪

Who is he?

If he's not your
husband, who is he?

I apprenticed at geoffrey's
pharmacy while I was in school,

and everything was fine.

Then after graduation
he offered me a job.

But it wasn't long
before Geoffrey wanted

more than just a friendship.

When I refused,

eventually he began telling
people that he proposed.

And later that we
eloped and got married.

When Geoffrey learned I
was looking for another job

things only got worse.

So, you were never engaged?

I never had feelings for him.

I'm sorry I was so secretive
when I came to town.

And I should never have let
things get so out of hand.

But what about this marriage
license that bill uncovered?

As soon as I discovered Geoffrey
filed a forged document,

that's when I left.

And you headed here.

I intercepted a letter.

Faith recommended
Geoffrey for this job.

I wrote ned as Geoffrey,

and when ned offered
this position

I rode to hope valley
fast as I could.

I don't know how
Geoffrey found me.

You believe me, don't you?

Yes.

Yeah.

Unfortunately, it's...

It doesn't matter whether
or not I believe you.

We need proof against Geoffrey.

Now, did you all remember
to tell your parents

about our thanksgiving dinner
we'll be having in town?

All: Yes.

Very good, thank you.

The other day I asked
you all to think about

the meaning of thanks giving.

Not to be confused
with thanksgiving.

But instead

[class clamoring]
I know! I know! Me!

Oh! How wonderful.

Angela.

To me, it means
giving out of thanks,

and not just giving thanks.

Very good.

So, then another way of
celebrating thanksgiving

is by thankful giving.

How then might we be able to
celebrate that year round?

Anyone?

[class clamoring]

Thank you very much.

[tapping]

Oh, Michael, I see you uh,
bought a fire pumper, huh?

From the town's
discretionary fund.

Yeah, of course- I
wasn't implying anything.

You've taken issue with
everything I've done as mayor,

and then you put it in
the paper for all to see.

Michael, just give
me a minute. I

maybe later, romeo.

"Romeo, romeo, wherefore
art thou, romeo."

- You ruined your surprise.
- Sorry.

Well, ta-dah!

Typing tutorials included.

[ding]

Oh.

It's a real beaut, hon. Thanks.

Lee. What's wrong?

I don't know.I guess...

I guess I didn't
realize how much mightier

the pen was than the sword

when I wrote those
editorials about Michael.

When it comes to the newspaper

it's not as easy to do
that in black and white.

- Yes.
- I know.

We have been trying to
give the valley voice...

A striking identity.

But I think I underestimated the
impact the newspaper would have.

Hmm.

This is a real responsibility.

It really is. I had no idea.

I wouldn't give it up, though.

Would you?

No. No, not at
all. Of course not.

I might, however,

have played my part just
a little bit differently.

But nothing compares
to being with you.

"My bounty is as
boundless as the sea,

"my love as deep."

"The more I give to
thee, the more I have,"

"for both are infinite."

Now, "I will kiss thy lips."

Mmmhmm.

"Happly, some poison
yet doth hang on them"

"to make me die
with a restorative."

Mmmhmm.

Ok, you go do that.

I'm gonna get started
on this editorial.

"Parting is such sweet sorrow."

Oh

[sighs] ok.

Mom, did you find the note
you posted about books

and other school
supplies you need?

Not yet, sweetheart.

Excuse me. Hello there.

My sisters are shy.

I can be shy, too.
My name is Lucas.

I'm brynley. This is
maylee and Kayson.

- Hi. Hello.
- Hello.

- Mary albers.
- Hi.

I happen to know somebody

who might be able to
give you some assistance.

She's the local school
teacher here in town.

My mom's a school teacher.

Really? That's wonderful.

Would you like to
speak with her?

Yes, please. We'll wait here.

You're more than welcome to
wait in the queen of hearts.

- Alright, why not?
- Great. Right this way.

Is there a way of
verifying that?

Yeah, I'll call back later,
see if you turn anything up.

I don't wanna interrupt.

Oh, you're way
past interrupting.

I would like to
have mei arrested.

On what charges?

The same charges that brought
me all the way up here.

And all those
charges were false.

Will you do as I ask or should
I make a few phone calls?

Failure to do your job would be
considered dereliction of duty.

Ok, mr. Lewis.

But you better not be
here when I get back.

I think it's terrific.

It's not April fool's now.

No, no, I couldn't
be more thrilled.

- Here you go, you two.
- Ah, thank you.

Bill, we had no idea this
would happen so fast.

But if you're open to it,

I'd like to make a few
changes around here.

Nothing big, not
at first, anyway.

I have seen your
handiwork, my friend,

so you just knock yourself out.

So, to the café.

Both: The café.

[coughing]

Mmm.

[coughs]

Cider went down the wrong pipe?

I think so.

[coughing]

- Will you excuse me?
- Mmmhmm.

[coughing]

[coughing]

Why are you two
giving me that look?

I came here, didn't I?

You should have
gone to union city.

Let me speak with mei about
either a nebulizer or epinephrine.

They're in the
saloon eating lunch

but they may be going home soon.

Lucas, I can't just
leave my class.

You won't be long.
I'll watch them.

Alright, thank you.

Uh, everyone, mr. Bouchard will
be minding you while I'm gone.

Good luck.

Ah, mei, I need to speak with.

Nathan, what's going on?

I'm taking mei into custody.

Geoffrey found me.

He's filed charges
to have me arrested.

That is ridiculous!

Nathan, you can't
let this happen!

I don't have a choice, faith.

If you need to speak to mei,
you can come by the jail.

Your daughters are lovely.

Thank you. You have children?

Mmmhmm. A little boy,
jack. He's three.

- They grow so fast.
- So fast!

- Thank you for offering to help.
- Oh, it's my pleasure.

We live too far away
from town to make it here

with any regularity
for materials.

We were hoping that's
something you could help with.

I had the same problem

when I came to hope
valley to take over.

Oh, Mary has done
such a wonderful job

starting her own school.

So far it feels more like
a collective home school,

but I'll take the
compliment, thank you.

Finding books for rudimentary
subjects is one thing but

finding books for
upper level students?

It's nearly impossible. You
run into the same issue.

It can be quite the
challenge, but there is a way

and I think I might
be able to help you

by sharing some of the tricks
I've picked up along the way.

That would be wonderful.

Great!

Well, then I'll get
to work figuring out

how to get you the
materials you need.

I have a lot to learn from you.

I can say for sure,

just from the short time
we've spent together,

that you are well
ahead of where I was.

Bill?

I was just resting my eyes.

[winces in pain]

Bill, that bruise wasn't
there the other day

when faith examined you.

I might have cracked a rib.

How would that have happened?

I had a disagreement
with someone

who barged into my office.

He had the drop on me.

April fool's, bill.

Well, this may be more
serious than we thought.

When's faith due back, anyway?

I don't know,

but you are not going anywhere
until she takes a look.

[sighs]

[typewriter clacking]

Geoffrey must have
put it together

from the message I left him
after you first arrived.

I am so sorry, mei.

Don't be.

Of all people, I should have
told you what was happening.

I just didn't want
to get you involved.

[sighs]

Well, I should get
back and check on bill.

I'll visit soon.

Ok.

I knew it.

You knew what?

The first time I
came to see you.

I said jail seemed depressing.

Well, you're better off here.

Hey, can I ask you, how did
you put up with this guy?

At one time I think I
felt sorry for Geoffrey.

He always wanted to be a
doctor. Like his father.

But, when it became clear
that wouldn't happen,

he grew bitter.

That's no excuse
for what he's done.

No.

All I'm saying is there is a
time when he was very different.

How is it that we
think we know someone

only to find out we don't?

For me, it begins with
understanding who I am

and being honest with
myself and others.

Uh... What've you
been working on?

I'm writing a
telegram to Chicago

requesting more information.

It's a long shot, but
I'm hoping it pays off.

Thank you, Nathan.

Do you know the price of
sugar has gone up again?

Joseph?

Minnie.

What do you have in there?

Just a little visitor
I found upstairs.

Well, whatever it
is, take it outside.

It must have gotten
in the open window.

Have a look.

Joseph!

You'll like him.

I'm serious now.

It's just a fuzzy
little squirrel.

Oh-very nice.

[laughs]

Goodbye, mr. Fuzzy.

You know, you were right.

We can rent out those rooms
upstairs, make some income.

Maybe mr. Fuzzy
would be interested.

Joseph, take mr. Fuzzy
out of my kitchen.

Goodbye.

If the dog is the
subject of the sentence,

what is the predicate?

Barked.

Coop-a-loop!

Yes!

Now, with a little
more difficulty,

the dog barked loudly.

Loudly. That's an adverb.

Yes. Next time
wait for the ball.

Sorry. I was so
excited to answer.

That's good.

What happened to the predicate?

It's still there.

Do you care to remind
us where, Emily?

A predicate is the part of the
sentence containing a verb.

Yes.

Angela, can you add to that?

Not without the ball.

Excellent point. Here you are.

The predicate always says
something about the subject.

Indeed, it does.

The dog says something. Bark.

Yes! Opal, very good!

Wait, I didn't
throw the ball yet.

I'm afraid I got too excited.

Here. Right here,
Angela. I'm over here.

Hey! Way to go!

[class applauds]

Mrs. Thornton, welcome back.

Mr. Bouchard.

You and the children seem
to have worked yourselves

into quite the state.

We like mr. Bouchard's teaching.

He's fun.

And funny.

Oh.

Shall we invite
him back sometime?

Class: Yeah!

Watch this.

Impressive.

Thanks.

Doesn't anyone
knock around here?

Well, I shouldn't be surprised

you're encouraging
bill to leave.

I didn't have anything
to do with this.

How long was I supposed to wait?

You mounties are the
most mulish patients.

How are you feeling?

I'm fine.

I think she means me.

If you start coughing take a
spoonful of this once an hour

only as necessary.

Any other symptoms, you call me.

And come back in a day or so.

I wanna check on
that bruised rib.

Mmmhmm.

I think you're right.

This telegram's a long shot, but
hopefully we'll hear something

before Lewis calls accusing us
of wasting time and stalling,

which, of course, we are.

Bill, I'm serious.

No, no, I know.

Cough syrup once a
day only if necessary,

call if needed, come
back in a day or so.

I got it. I got it. I got it.

You know, it really
could be a cracked rib.

And while it's good
his bleeding stopped,

I can't make a diagnosis
without an x-ray.

Let alone the way
you two are behaving.

I'll keep an eye on him.

And whenever possible
we should stand up

for what we know is right.

Whatever would make
your parents proud.

And if you can, maybe do what's
called a mitzvah, a good deed.

Thank you, Robert.

Allie, would you like to light
the last candle on the menorah?

And remember, hanukah is
about hope and miracles.

And miracles do happen.

Sometimes on their own,

but sometimes we need to
help make them happen.

Thank you, Allie.

[accordion music plays] ♪

♪

You know, you really
are a natural.

Evidence of a youth misspent in
too many preparatory academies.

[chuckles]

The children were very engaged,
and you were learning with them.

Which I think is a sign
of a great teacher.

Well, I had fun.

♪

Hello!

- Hi, buddy!
- Hi.

Hi. Are you having fun?

Jack: I am having fun.

I think mr. Yost might have
another surprise for you.

Do you wanna see?

Jack, that's a dreidel.

It's spinning!

[laughs]

Can you spin it?

Absolutely.

♪

There you go.

[sighs] you know, this really
would be so much easier

if you knew how to type.

[groans]

I said I would teach you.

Just keep proofing.

We need to get this to Norman
in time for him to set his type.

If he can even read this.

Hey.

It's just because you left
it until the last minute.

Had you started your
editorial sooner,

well, we wouldn't be rushing.

What can I say? Old
habits die hard.

I was always late
with my homework, too.

- [knocking]
- trick or treat!

Oh, lee. Come and see.

Children: Trick or treat!

Well, now who do we have here?

We have a pirate, a
ghost, and another ghost.

Hmm.

Ghosts seem to be very
popular, don't they?

So, they seem to be.

Well, "my bounty is as
boundless as the sea",

"my love as deep, the
more I give to thee."

I think she means help
yourself, kids. Go ahead.

How art thee, me pirate?

Arrr!

So, juliet's a pirate, now?

- Yes.
- Oh, ok. Great.

Children: Thank you!

You're very welcome.

- Bye!
- Bye, guys. Be careful.

Awe.

Oh, those little
ones are so precious.

I would have loved to
have had a picture.

My last page.

Well, Arthur Brisbane.

Yeah, you've mentioned
that name before.

Who's Arthur Brisbane?

Where is our camera, lee?

The camera? The
camera is at home.

Arthur Brisbane.
Who's Arthur Brisbane?

He's a brilliant
newspaper publisher.

I told you about him.

He said "use a picture, it's
worth a thousand words."

I really need to
finish proofing.

I'll explain later.

Ok. I'll be back in a
minute, sweetheart, um...

Hey, Michael, I uh, I just
finished that piece about you

and I want you to know
that it had nothing to do

with us being friends.

Are we?

Friends, I mean.

Well, I... Aren't we?

You watching out for Geoffrey?

Yeah. Have you seen him?

Actually, I was curious
so I knocked on his door

but no one was home.

Listen, I just um...

I just wanna say how much I
appreciate what you said earlier.

About mei.

- Hi, you two.
- Hi.

I just left jack with Allie.
She's so good with him.

Now she asks when I
might get married.

I'm sure she just
wants you to be happy.

No, what she wants is a
little brother or sister.

Well, you never know.

No, you never know.

But what I do know is that
love is the greatest gift

since it can't be forced
only free to give.

Nathan, that's lovely.

Yeah.

That's what I thought
too when I read it.

Good night.

- It is lovely.
- Mmmhmm.

I'm not kidding.

My ex-wife followed me
here to hope valley, too.

She showed up out
of the blue one day

just like this Geoffrey guy.

She wanted to get
back together, too.

Oh.

What're you doing here?

I had a little cough syrup

and I thought I should
lay down for a bit.

Bill's been very talkative.

Well, that's 'cause
you're so easy to talk to.

[groans]

Ok, why don't we lie back down?

[groans]

Where's my cough syrup?

I hope I didn't drink it
all. I really like it.

[phone ringing]

I'll get that.

Goody!

Hope valley station.

Chief inspector hargraves.

Don't tell him I'm in jail!

No. No, but I'm happy to take
a message for inspector Avery.

Shh!

Yes, I've spoken with
the woman in custody.

Yeah, the-the charges are
serious, but if I may I...

Yes. Yes, it's a problem for the
law enforcement back in Chicago.

Yes sir, with haste.

Hargraves just received
a call from the mayor.

I'm assuming you
don't mean hickam.

- No.
- Hmm.

William h. Thompson.

The newly re-elected
mayor of Chicago.

I told you the Lewis
family is very powerful

and well-connected.

We've been ordered to arrange
your transport to Chicago

or bill and I will face
disciplinary action.

You're earlier than expected.

Oh, Elizabeth.
You're early, too.

Yes, well I know there's
still a lot left to prepare

for thanksgiving dinner

and I wanted to see
anna's reaction.

My reaction?

You've made such a
difference here already,

even just by offering to
help make the desserts

for tonight's thanksgiving
dinner at the saloon.

It's my pleasure.

I'm glad.

Because mr. Can field
and I and mrs. Thornton

have been remarking how
we're gonna miss you.

I wish I could stay.

We know.

And that's why we spoke with
your mother and she agreed.

If you'd like to stay, you may.

How?

By working here at the café
while renting a room upstairs.

Are you serious?

I have a few more
things to finish,

but you can have your pick
of the rooms upstairs.

Oh my gosh, mrs. Can field.

Thank you.

You are so welcome, Anna.

And, if after working
her for a while

you still wanna go to college

you know that's my dream

and I'll work as hard
as I can to afford it.

Oh, mrs. Thornton, I knew
you'd find a way to help me.

[laughing]

Romeo.

Lee!

Hmm?

Right. Romeo. Yeah, the costume.

Sweetheart, in or
out of costume,

I will always be your romeo.

[giggles] "what's in a name?"

"That which we call a rose by any
other name would smell as sweet."

Well, what I was actually going
to say is I really hope people

turn out tonight to finish hope
valley days off in a grand way.

Oh, I think they will.

I think people are looking forward
to elizabeth's thanksgiving dinner.

Mmmhmm.

Your editorial about mike
hickam is very strong.

Well, thank you, sweetheart.

I know you didn't believe in
hickam, at least not at first.

- You said he didn't have a plan.
- He didn't.

That he lacked vision for
hope valley and it's future

he did.

-But if you ask
me- -and I did not.

I would say he has turned out to
be the unqualified best choice.

The right mayor
for the right time.

After all, who else would
have thought of putting

on a celebration at a time
like this, let alone four

or, well, I suppose five if you
count bill avery's April fool's.

I completely agree.

And thank you, sweetheart,

for gently nudging
me in that direction.

I feel like I can
contribute from the paper

and from the town
council, as well.

And who knows? Maybe you'll
run for office again.

Oh, no, no. I think
once was enough.

I feel like I belong
right here in this office.

Well, I'll vote for that.

Hmm.

Hope valley hope.

I have to admit, you
do seem a lot better.

Well, they don't make
them like me anymore.

Thanks for your concern, faith.

Faith, would you accompany
me to church service?

That sounds nice.

Bill, will we see you there?

Oh, I don't think so.
I've gotta get some rest.

- Alright.
- Doctor's orders.

Oh, hey, I'm sorry you
didn't get to surprise us

with at least one
April fool's joke.

Yeah, you never know. I
may have fooled you all.

She asked you to build
shelves and cupboards?

Oh, yes. Elizabeth
drew up detailed plans.

She thought this through.

Well, if someone can't
come to the library

I guess she'll bring
the library to them.

Well, she'd have me make more than
a book wagon out of this if I could.

Thanks, Joseph.

She's always determined
to help people.

You know, I admire
what she wants to do,

and the lengths she'll go
trying to make it happen.

Thanks again.

You got it.

You sent for me?

Yeah. I'm releasing miss ts...

But not to go with you.

See, word came back from Chicago

that the marriage license for
you and mei is fraudulent.

You can't prove that.

Well, it may take some time.

Mei.

But what I can prove

is that your other marriage
license is authentic.

You'll be happy to know I
found your wife, mr. Lewis,

in evanston where
you abandoned her.

Geoffrey, just go. Please go.

Mei, please.

All I've ever wanted
to be was with you.

I can't help you.
I'm sorry, Geoffrey.

I don't love you.

So, I suppose
you're staying now?

Thank you, Nathan.

As I finish, I'd like
to thank mayor mike

for suggesting hope valley days.

Here, here.

[applause]

Worried about our town feeling
the effects of trying times.

He thought what better
reason to celebrate

than by coming together and
he turned out to be right.

Now, as we roll into
the actual holidays

I want to encourage us all

to try holding fast to
the spirit of last week.

The spirit of giving.

Of hope.

Of fun.

And most important, love.

Remember, we're made
in the image of god

and meant to display
his character.

The way we treat one another
calls attention to that.

Don't look to see
yourself in one another.

Instead, look to see
someone god uniquely created

to be themselves.

Now, if you all head on over

to the queen of
hearts for dinner...

Let's eat!

[laughing]

- Well done.
- Thank you, mayor.

- For the record...
- Yes.

[laughs]

- Am I too heavy, buddy?
- No, you're just fine.

- That was such a lovely service.
- I thought so, too.

Oh, thank you for
offering the saloon

for tonight's
thanksgiving dinner.

You're right, we do
have a lot to give.

But I think I'm
about to give out

because maybe you are
getting a little heavy.

Lucas, what is that?

- Merry Christmas!
- Merry Christmas, buddy.

Wow, look at that tree.

Yes, merry Christmas,
but not yet.

Because then it would
be your birthday

and I'm not quite ready.

Oh, it's absolutely stunning.

All we're missing is some snow.

Lucas, did you do this?

How could I have?
I've been with you.

Oh?

Well, then it must
have been mike!

Oh, I wish I could take credit.

This seems like something

rosemary and lee
might have done.

- No.
- No, no, it wasn't us.

Although this would have made for
great publicity for the newspaper.

- Yeah.
- Hmm.

So nobody knows who did this?

The can fields.

- Oh yeah, it's gotta be.
- Of course.

Elizabeth: Thank you,
can field family.

- Oh, not for this.
- Oh, no, it wasn't us.

Well, then who did it?

[crowd murmurs]

- I don't know.
- I guess it's...

April fool's.

♪ O, come all ye faithful,
joyful and triumphant, ♪

♪ o come ye, o come
ye to Bethlehem. ♪

♪ Come and behold him, ♪

♪ born the king of angels, ♪

♪ o come let us adore him.
O come let us adore him, ♪

♪ o come let us adore him, ♪

♪ Christ the lord. ♪

Lee: Okay, you
two. Now get ready.

Hold it. Perfect!

Oh!

[laughs]

You're gonna love that
picture. Ok, who's next?

Oh, come on.

You can't tell me nobody wants
to get their photograph taken.

Well, step right up, have
your photograph taken,

give you and your families
this wonderful gift

to remember this joyous
festival for years to come.

Who's next?

Alright, alright, come this way.

Alright.

- Lee.
- Yeah.

I read your editorial.

I really appreciate what
you said, thank you.

I meant every word I said.

Lee did mean every
word he wrote.

And not just about mike.

Lee wrote about every
one of us, warning

with so much mistrust these days

it's easy to become
bitter and cold,

all before actual
winter arrives.

[clapping]

Say "prunes"!

Prunes!

Come on. Come on!

Okay, okay. Should we?

- Ready?
- Yeah.

Both: Turn around?

But along with the other
holidays being celebrated

during hope valley days,

it seems that Christmas
has arrived early

and Santa claus is none
other than mayor mike hickam.

And what a happier
world this might be

with more like the mayor.

Lee: Smile!

- Here we go.
- Say "prunes".

- Prunes!
- Prunes.

Your honor, would
you do the honors?

- Ok.
- Thank you.

Your vest.

- Don't fidget.
- I'm not fidgeting.

People who set aside the
tangible things in life

for those that are surely
of greater value...

Those things that make
us smile and laugh

and shout with excitement.

That fill us with
joy and wonder.

Giving us comfort and peace,

or just reassurance
that we're not alone.

I clipped lee's latest piece

and saved it to read
from time to time

to help me recall
that special week

we joined hands and celebrated
one another, together.

- Say "prunes".
- Prunes!

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