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Shouldn't you be making a list, too?

Mrs. Beekman didn't say anything about making lists.

I don't think it's required.

Oh, I see.

What is the assignment again?

I have to plan three meals a day for a month,

for a family of four, and I have $75 a week to spend.

It's just pretend money and pretend shopping.

And you have no idea what you're gonna feed them?

Whatever looks good.

I'll figure it out when I get there.

I see? You have any coupons?

Mom, I have $75 a week.

I don't need coupons.

Make a list.

Mom, I don't have to.

Luce, yes, you do.

Here, I'll help you.

Why are you doing this to me?

Because $75

may sound like a lot,

but it's really a tight budget.

And I don't want to be at the market

with you all afternoon.

You don't want to be at the market with anyone ever!

So don't get mad at me,

get mad at Mrs. Beekman!

I don't want to go with you

any more than you want to take me!

Sunshine, come here.

I'm sorry.

If I sounded cranky, I apologize.

It's just that I don't think you're putting your best effort

into this assignment, okay?

And if you could never use that tone of voice again

with me, I'd be ecstatic.

Sorry, Mom.

I love you, Lucy.

I love you, too.

Does it start with "Darling Heather"?

No. It says, "To my beautiful,

darling Heather."

Uh, blah,

blah, blah.

The usual "I miss you."

Blah, blah, blah.

No. Read it, all of it.

Whoa!

Tell me.

Well, you know how he usually signs, "Love, Matt"?

Read it and weep.

His very first "I love you, Matt."

I knew he was gonna tell her sooner or later.

Uh-oh.

Who?

Mary.

Hi. What's up?

This is private.

Put it back.

Sure you don't want to read it?

Matt told Heather he loves her.

So? Oh, so I guess

Wilson tells you he loves you?

I mean, since you've known him

just as long as Matt's known Heather.

Could we assume he's also saying the "L" word?

Steak?

Uh, what kind of steak?

I don't know.

What do you suggest?

Hamburger.

Hey, Mom, can I ask you something.

Sure, honey, just make it quick,

'cause we're going to the market.

You're actually

letting her go with you?

Well, I, I have to.

It's a homework assignment.

Oh.

What do you want to ask me?

Oh, yeah. It was nothing.

How long do you think two people

should go out with each other before they say "I love you"?

ANNIE Uh...

a very... very, very long time.

How long were you and Dad together

before he said it to you?

Oh, about a year.

Dad,

how long were you and Mom together

before you told her that you loved her?

Not till after we were married.

"When I look at the moon,

"I know it's the same moon,

you're seeing." Yeah,

he's got it bad.

Come on.

♪ 7th Heaven ♪

♪ When I see their happy faces ♪

♪ Smiling back at me ♪

♪ 7th Heaven ♪

♪ I know there's no greater feeling ♪

♪ Than the love of family ♪

♪ Where can you go ♪

♪ When the world don't treat you right? ♪

♪ The answer is home ♪

♪ That's the one place that you'll find ♪

♪ 7th Heaven ♪

♪ Mmm, 7th Heaven ♪

♪ 7th Heaven. ♪

Uh,

you know, if you, um,

plan your menus ahead by a month,

you can multiply your budget by four,

buy items in bulk,

and cut down on your weekly costs.

I don't know if I can get that excited

about saving a couple of bucks.

Ah, well, it's not just about a couple of bucks.

It's about the value of food.

You know, a couple of bucks translates into more food,

different food, better food,

all of which can mean

an entirely different eating experience.

Oh, I see.

Well, what do you mean?

Well, uh, you know, there's more to feeding people than physical nourishment.

It's about spiritual nourishment as well.

The first meal I ever prepared for your father

was roasted chicken and potatoes.

To this day, every time I cook that meal,

I think of that night

and how new and wonderful our relationship was.

And even though he doesn't say anything,

I know that the smell and the taste of that food

brings back those memories

for him, too.

And I get a lot of pleasure out of watching him as he remembers.

Wow. What did you do after dinner...

if you don't mind me asking?

Well, we had dessert,

he kissed me goodnight and... went home.

Oh.

When I shop for food, I take my time.

I think of all of us around the dinner table, laughing and talking.

I kind of get lost in the experience.

Kind of a Zen thing.

So, that's why you never let anyone go with you,

because you like it so much?

I always thought it was because you were in a hurry

and you didn't want anyone tying you up.

Now you know my secret.

If you weren't so stupid,

then you would have done this on your own before I came home!

Do you ever consider

how hard I work? Do you?

Uh, let's go.

I think it's too late.

This is the last time I want to come home

and find out I have to do your homework assignment.

Hello, my name is Annie Camden.

I bet our girls are in the same class.

Hi, Laurie.

Laurie, this is my mom. Mom, this is Laurie.

Hi, Laurie.

This... is my mom.

Actually, I'm not just her mom.

I'm Carol, a person in my own right,

a person with a job,

who's had a long, hard day,

who's a little irritated right now and doesn't really

have time for all this.

I completely understand,

but since I have to be here anyway,

why don't you leave Laurie with us

and we'll finish up here, and then we can

go back to our house

and she can work with Lucy.

And that'll give you a break.

You know, actually, that would be a huge help.

Good.

Thanks.

I-I won't hold you up.

I promise I'll hurry.

Take your time.

Yeah, we're just enjoying the whole experience.

Thank you.

Simon, Matt's writing another letter.

Two in one day?

Yeah, come on.

Let's see if we can get it.

Look, if we don't stop now, I'm afraid we may never stop.

I can live with that.

Forget it.

We're already pushing our luck.

That's not gonna work.

I want to go someplace we can talk.

Maybe the pool hall?

Okay. Or we could talk now,

since we're on the phone.

Is something wrong?

No, nothing's wrong.

What do we need to talk about?

We just need to talk, okay?

Listen, Billy just dumped dinner all over the floor.

I gotta go.

Um, I'll pick you up at 8:00.

How is Billy?

Oh, he's great.

You really love him, don't you?

Yes, I do.

All right, well, see you later.

Okay, bye.

Let me tell you something, son:

no good conversation ever started with, "We need to talk."

I do love you, you know that.

Come on.

Say, "I love you, Daddy."

Ah, that's close enough.

You say it when you can.

Hello. Hey, Mitch.

Yeah.

Oh, I don't know.

I'd have to ask my old man about that.

Have to ask your old man about what?

Uh, hang on.

Uh, Mitch needs a lift to pick up his car. Can I drive him?

Yeah, sure. Why not?

It's cool. I'll pick you up in ten.

All right, bye.

You'll be back in time for dinner, though, right?

I don't think so.

Uh, the car is at Mitch's cousin's garage.

It's two hours away. That's why Mitch

couldn't get anyone to take him.

Gee, that might have been important information

to give me when you asked for the car.

See, I figured it was important to leave it out

or risk not getting the car.

Oh.

Can I still use the car?

Yeah.

Just don't bring it back empty.

I won't. Okay.

Can I borrow 20 bucks?

Thanks, Dad. I owe ya.

You certainly do.

And you know, you can pay it off

by doing some work around the house

this weekend. I'll make a list.

Great.

Please, just one more?

No. We can't.

It's just not right.

Wasn't right every other time we did it, but we still did it.

Please, just one more time,

and I'll never ask you to do this again.

"Dear Mrs. Matt Camden"?

"Mrs. Matt Camden"?

And you didn't want to read this one.

Thanks for helping me with the bags, girls.

What took you so long?

Um, I'm sorry.

It's all my fault.

No, no, no. I-I'm the one who's sorry.

I was just anxious to talk to Lucy's mom.

And you would be...?

This is Laurie from my

Home Management class.

Oh, hi, Laurie.

Uh, once again, I apologize.

Welcome to our home.

Thank you.

Come on. I'll show you my room.

We were in the market and we ran into Laurie I accidentally read

a letter from Matt to Heather. And her mother was yelling at her,

I think those two snuck off and it made me want to cry,

and got married last summer. So I brought her home.

Home.

My story can wait.

You read Matt's letter to Heather and what?

I came across it rea... truly by accident,

and as I was setting it down,

the words "Dear Mrs. Matt Camden,"

just happened to catch my attention.

Well, you must have read it wrong.

See for yourself.

No. I don't want to read Matt's mail.

Even if he's married?

I can't.

He trusts me, but you can read it to me,

since, you know, you already read it.

"Dear Mrs. Matt Camden.

"I love calling you that,

"and I can hardly wait until the end of the school year,

"when we can tell everyone

"that we are husband and wife.

"I guess we should wait until then,

"although I'd like to tell the whole world right now.

"I'm the happiest I've ever been,

"and some days, like today,

"when everything just seems right with the world,

"I have a hard time keeping our marriage a secret.

"I love you with all my heart,

"with all my soul, and with all my mind.

Yours forever, your husband, Matt."

So who cares if Matt told Heather he loves her?

I care.

Why, you have something against Heather? No.

It's just that Matt met Heather the same day I met Wilson,

and Wilson has never told me he loves me.

Mary takes Ruthie to the park

and ends up meeting this gorgeous guy.

Matt goes to the airport to pick up our grandparents

and ends up meeting the girl of his dreams.

And in the same day,

absolutely nothing good happens to me.

That's my life.

So what are you gonna do?

Figure out a way to get Wilson to tell me he loves me.

So you mean you love him?

I guess so.

Shouldn't you know so

before you get Wilson to say it to you?

Why? Everyone says it.

Everyone

except Wilson, that is.

Okay, here's what we'll do.

We'll role-play. You be you,

and I'll be Wilson.

Okay.

Wilson,

we've been dating a long time now,

almost four months,

and I think that after four months

there are certain things

that one person should say to another.

You mean, about how we feel towards one another?

Yes.

Well, if there's any doubt

in your mind, Mary Camden... I love you.

That was great.

Yeah. What makes me think

it's not gonna be that easy?

So do you think Dad told Mom

that Matt is married?

He told her, all right.

Those two tell each other everything,

and don't ever let them tell you different.

Will Mom be mad?

Oh, they'll both be mad,

but they'll get over it.

They always do.

I wonder where Matt and Heather will live.

Duh... Matt's room.

Even with the baby? What baby?

Well, don't people get married to have babies?

People get married for all kinds of reasons.

Like what?

Well, like sometimes

if they don't like their own parents,

they want to go live with someone else's.

How can a kid think he's gonna raise a wife and family

when he doesn't even have 20 bucks.

Family? You didn't say anything about family.

Well, there was no specific

mention of family, but if they're crazy enough

to get married at 17, who knows what'll happen next?

Oh, this has to be a joke. It just has to be.

I guess we'll find out when

he gets back. Unfortunately,

that may not be for four hours. That's if he

and Mitch go straight to the garage,

and if Matt comes straight home.

What are the chances of that?

Hello.

It's Heather's mom.

Hi, Donna.

I'm so glad you called.

We were-we were just talking about Heather.

Uh-huh. Uh-hu... Oh.

Well, isn't that sweet.

She-she, uh, got a letter from Heather today

and wants us to tell Matt that Heather

sends her love. Well, I...

Invite her over for coffee and dessert.

Yeah, it, well, it must be

getting lonely there with Heather away at school.

Why don't you come over tonight for dessert

and coffee?

Good. Good.

How's, uh...

8:00? See you then.

Do you think she knows anything?

Well, I...

can't believe she'd know and not tell us.

Well, why not?

We know... we haven't told her.

Can Laurie please sleep over?

Fine.

Well, someone has to go over and get her pj's and stuff.

Okay, well, I'll go as soon as we eat dinner.

Thanks. I'll tell Laurie.

I forgot the kid was even here. I...

Yeah. Honey, um, not that we don't have

enough on our minds already,

but when you go over to get Laurie's things,

could you nose around a little

and see if everything seems okay?

What kind of okay?

Well, Laurie's mother seemed

more than a little out of sorts today at the market.

She seemed really hateful.

Hateful like abuse?

You suspect she's being abused?

Well, I don't know if Laurie's being physically abused,

but what I heard today was definite verbal abuse.

Her mom called her stupid.

I hate when a parent

calls their child stupid.

It is so hurtful and demeaning.

Yeah, I agree, but maybe Laurie's mom was just having

an exceptionally bad day and slipped?

Maybe. But I have a feeling this was not just a bad day.

I have a feeling this was a typical day

for Laurie and her mom.

Okay, well, I'll see what I can do,

although I'm obviously not much of a detective,

since I didn't even know my own son got married!

Just... It can't be true.

It just can't be.

But here it is in black and white.

Hi. Hey.

Does Mary know you're here?

Yeah, but I'm a little early.

Hey, Mary!

Hurry it up. Wilson's here!

I'll be right down.

Actually, I'm not in that big a hurry.

Oh? Yeah?

Yeah. She says she wants to talk.

Oh. That's not good.

Yeah, I know.

You don't know what she wants to talk about, do you?

Believe me, Wilson, I don't know anything about anything anymore.

Nice dress.

Are we still just going to the pool hall?

Yeah, the pool hall.

To talk.

What's with the treats?

You want something, right?

You are so smart.

That's why I love you so much.

Heather's mom will be here soon,

and I'd appreciate it if you two could entertain yourselves

up here while the adults visit with each other.

Sure. Anything you want, Mom.

Cool.

Ditto.

So when Heather's mom gets here,

are we gonna sneak down and listen?

No way. That would really be crossing the line.

Please?

No way, you two.

Mom and Dad are plenty mad already.

Yeah, but not at us... at Matt.

For us? Thanks.

Thanks, Mrs. Camden.

Mm-hmm. Welcome.

Did you make them?

Yes, I did, and one day I'll teach you

and Lucy how to make them.

How come you brought these up?

We can't go downstairs?

I've really tried this

one too many times, haven't I?

Um, Heather's mom's

coming over, and I'd really appreciate it

if you kids stayed upstairs, okay?

Sure thing. We're just doing our homework anyway.

Yes, I can, uh, see that.

Um, I-I didn't know you were having company.

If it's inconvenient

that I'm here, I could always go home

and come back some other time.

Oh, no, no, no. Don't be silly.

My husband just left to pick up your things.

Thanks. I didn't mean to be any trouble.

You aren't.

Honest, it's no problem.

Your mom's nice.

Yeah, she can be.

Has anyone ever told you that they love you?

You mean, like, a guy?

Not really.

Ever had a boyfriend?

I had one last year.

Jimmy Moon?

The Jimmy Moon?

That goes with that

stuck-up girl Ashley.

Yep, that's the one.

Have you ever had a boyfriend?

Well, there was this boy that liked me once,

but he wasn't really a boyfriend or anything.

Why not?

I'm too young to date.

Besides...

I wouldn't want to take anyone over to my house.

Why not?

It's just not the type of house

where you invite people over, that's all.

Mr. Camden, I presume.

That would be me.

I really appreciate you taking Laurie for the night.

I'm afraid that Mrs. Camden

got the wrong impression today at the supermarket.

What the hell are you doing opening the door to a stranger?!

You're such an idiot sometimes.

It's a wonder you don't get us all killed.

Um, this is Laurie's grandmother.

She lives with us.

Is she an idiot, or what?

She had more sense when she was Laurie's age.

Letting that child go off and stay

with people we never even met.

I never heard of anything so stupid.

Well, my wife and I aren't exactly strangers.

Uh, our daughter, Lucy, goes to school with Laurie,

and, um, I'm the minister at Glenoak Community Church.

A minister?

Oh! He doesn't look like a minister to me.

Did you check these people out?

Or are you just too lazy

to use what's left of that pea brain of yours?

I'm...

sure that Laurie will be fine.

Thank you again, Reverend.

I was so busy with Billy today,

I didn't even get a chance to eat.

He's a great kid.

You must really love him.

Yeah, I do.

That's the second time you've mentioned that today.

Any reason why?

No. No reason.

It's just important

to tell people how you feel.

Do you tell Billy that you love him?

All the time.

You want to shoot some pool?

Well, you haven't finished your chicken yet.

Okay, Wilson, here's the thing...

We've been dating a long time, almost four months now,

and after four months, I think

that there are certain things

that one person should say to another person.

You know what, I agree.

And I want to tell you right now

that I care about you, and I respect you,

and I enjoy being with you.

And I hope you feel the same way about me.

I do.

You know, Matt tells Heather that he loves her.

That's good for Matt.

I mean, that's really good for Matt and Heather, that's great.

Say, didn't you have a history test today?

Yeah.

You should have heard the way the grandmother

was talking to Laurie's mother.

It's just amazing

that people can get used to saying things

that are so completely hurtful,

without the least bit of consideration

for a person that they supposedly love.

Well, the problem is, it's hard

to break the cycle.

You know, the grandmother talks to the mother that way.

The mother talks to the daughter that way,

and it goes on and on.

It's obviously already affected Laurie's self-esteem.

Every time she speaks, she begins with an apology

as if she's afraid

to say or do anything wrong.

Look who's here.

Hey, Donna.

Hi. Oh, hi.

I didn't even hear the doorbell ring.

Well, Ruthie and I just happened to look out the window

and saw her drive up, so we let her in.

And now we're gonna go upstairs so you guys can talk

and we won't hear nothing.

Anything.

Right.

Those two are so cute.

Oh, well... Yeah.

Believe me, when they're that cute, they're up to something.

We just don't know what it is yet.

Oh...

Um, come on in. Sit down.

It was so nice of you to ask me over.

The house seems so empty without Heather.

Empty house, huh?

We have no idea what that's like.

Of course, I have no idea how you manage

with such a large family.

Oh, but your kids are all so sweet,

especially Matt.

He has been so good for Heather.

And Heather's been good for Matt, too.

He sure is growing up.

You know, he seems

so responsible.

Really? Oh, yeah.

And it's been great the way he's been learning sign language.

Yeah. Well, she's an awfully patient teacher.

We... we really admire her.

Thank you.

Wait a minute.

I'm not just here for dessert and coffee, am I?

Well, actually,

we asked you over here

because, um... this afternoon...

Without meaning to invade Matt's privacy...

I, uh, came across this.

Is this real?

Well, we're not 100% sure, but I saw him

at the desk writing,

and that's what he was writing.

So you don't know anything about this marriage either?

No, I don't.

Why don't we all have some coffee?

Um, no, thank you.

I-I don't feel very well.

I'd just like to go splash some cold water on my face.

Sure. Um, the bathroom's upstairs.

You better start getting ready for bed soon.

Oh, sure, anything you say, Mom.

Ditto.

How about a good night kiss?

You know, I'd really love to know what you guys are up to,

but I've got company I have to take care of.

Oh, uh, we totally understand.

We'll chat tomorrow.

I love you.

Love you, too, Mom.

Yeah, love you. Night, Mom.

We can't go to bed now.

Things are just getting good.

Yeah, no kidding.

Looks like you girls have finished your homework.

Uh, I'm sorry.

We'll... we'll get right back to it.

I hope we didn't disturb you.

No, honey, you didn't disturb us at all.

We're glad to have you here, okay?

Do you girls

need anything now? No, thanks.

We're just hanging out till Mary gets home.

Oh, what happens then?

We just want to ask her

how her date went, that's all.

You know, since we don't get to date.

I know.

In case you girls fall asleep before

Mary gets back, I'm gonna say

good night now, okay? I love you.

Love you, too.

And I love you, too.

What's wrong?

It's just...

no one has ever said "I love you" to me before.

You mean your mom and dad have never said it?

I never knew my dad.

He left when I was baby.

Your mom's never said it, ever?

No. Never.

But she does love you, she just doesn't say it, right?

I hope so.

Hey, you two.

Shouldn't you be in bed?

What's going on?

Well, it looks like Matt and Heather got married.

That's why Heather's mom's here.

She's pretty upset about it.

Matt and Heather what?

You heard me. They're married.

Dad read Matt's letter.

It was addressed to "Mrs. Matt Camden,"

and signed, "Your husband."

Is this the same letter Mary saw

you two reading? No, a new one.

Where was I when all this was going on?

I don't know,

where are you usually when anything's going on?

Come on, we don't want to miss anything.

If you two get caught,

you're gonna be in big trouble.

You want us to tell you what happens?

Man, I love being at your house.

Come on.

What?

I love you.

Thank you.

"Thank you"?

What kind of a person says

"Thank you" when another person has just said "I love you"?

I'm never gonna say that again, you know,

so I hope you enjoyed it.

Look, I didn't enjoy it.

I knew what you were leading up to all night.

That's why I kept trying to change the subject.

I'm not ready to say that. Not yet.

Why not?

Because you don't say something like that unless...

unless you really...

Love someone?

Listen...

Don't be mad at me.

It's just that I've only said "I love you"

to one woman in my whole life.

It was Billy's mother.

Saying "I love you" is a commitment,

and we're too young and we haven't

known each other long enough to make a commitment.

That must be my mom and dad.

They're baby-sitting.

Listen, I gotta call home.

I'll be right back.

Hey.

What are you doing here?

Well, I have a couple hours to kill before curfew.

What are you doing here? Wilson and I are on our last date.

What happened?

You went and told Heather that you loved her,

that's what happened.

And now I've made a complete ass of myself.

Oh, I'm glad you're here.

Uh, Billy just woke up with a slight fever.

It's nothing serious,

but he misses his dad, so... I gotta take off.

You know, could you take Mary home?

No problem.

I'm sorry about before.

That's okay.

I'll call you tomorrow.

Really? It's okay?

Yeah, really.

So how'd you know I told Heather I loved her?

Simon and Ruthie were reading your mail.

I caught them, and I told them to stop,

but Simon told me about the "I love you."

I wasn't snooping, I swear.

No, I'm-I'm well aware of who's snooping.

So did you mean it?

Do you really love her?

Yeah. Yeah, I do.

Have you ever said that to any other girl?

Um, nope. Nope.

This is the first one, and it's gonna be the last one.

Wow.

You know, Wilson thinks that saying "I love you"

is some kind of commitment.

Well, it is.

What kind of commitment?

Like a marriage commitment?

You'd marry her?

Yeah.

Really?

Yeah. I've been dying to tell someone this all night.

Maybe there was trouble with Mitch's car.

I mean, maybe it wasn't ready

when they came to pick it up.

I suppose it would be too much

to ask for Matt to call.

No, it wouldn't.

But on the other hand, he doesn't know

that we read his letter or that we're waiting for him.

I'm sorry, but I just can't believe

your son talked my daughter into something so stupid.

Did you just call my son stupid?

Donna,

it does take two to get married.

If they are married.

We don't even know that for sure.

Heather has never done anything irresponsible

in her entire life.

She would never just go off and get married,

unless Matt pressured her into it.

I am absolutely certain that my son

would never pressure anyone into doing something

that they didn't want to do

in the first place!

Are you implying that it was my daughter's idea

to get married, because I...

Okay, let's-let's just try to stay calm

until we find out what's going on, okay?

Oh, fine, and then what?

Do we just shake hands and come out in-laws?

Wake up.

Ah! Finally!

Oh, God.

Mary, if you don't mind,

we'd like to talk to Matt alone.

Uh, hi, Mrs. Cain.

What are you doing here?

Did something happen to Heather?

No. At least I hope not.

Son, I'm, uh, I'm sorry,

but you left this out on the desk,

and I-I couldn't help but read it.

You couldn't help but read my mail?

We'll get to the issue of privacy in just a second,

but right now we'd all like to talk

about this letter.

It's a joke.

I wrote it because I caught

Simon and Ruthie reading my mail again.

They do it all the time,

so I thought I'd scare them little.

Run for your life.

What's going on? Is Matt married?

No, no one's married. Go to bed.

Did Wilson say, "I love you"?

Nope. Go to bed.

I'm sorry.

Look, you've got nothing to be sorry about.

Now go to bed.

Well, I think I'll just be going home now.

Bye.

See ya.

Listen, Matt,

we're sorry that...

I read your mail.

On the other hand, it would be nice

if you wouldn't leave any more joke letters out

where anyone can find them.

And we'll talk

to Simon and Ruthie about respecting your privacy.

Thanks. Good night.

Oh, wait.

Hold on. This isn't over yet.

Are you thinking about marriage?

No, of course not.

I'm 17.

Heather and I have a lot of growing up to do.

So, um, good night.

I heard you, and you told me

you were thinking about marrying Heather,

otherwise, you would have never said, "I love you."

Okay, so I'm thinking about it,

someday, but we're not married yet.

Which is not exactly what you told Mom and Dad.

Do I ever tell Mom and Dad everything?

Can we pretend we never heard that?

I don't think so,

but we can talk to them tomorrow.

I love you.

I love you, too.

See, letters are very personal.

It's an invasion of privacy to read anybody else's mail.

Like you did? Boy, that caused a lot of trouble, huh, Dad?

Believe me,

we've learned our lesson.

Not yet.

You're mine for the weekend.

My idea.

And the first thing

you're gonna do is clean up my room.

Come on.

Oh, man.

Go on.

You sure you're not thinking about getting married?

I saw you and Mom

at the foot of the stairs last night.

But, uh, yeah, I guess we're thinking about it.

In that "someday maybe we will" kind of way.

Someday, as in...?

As in I'll probably talk to you about it

when I think it's getting close.

Well, sorry. That's the best I can do.

Dad?

Yeah? You ready to go?

Sorry I'm so much trouble.

Saturdays,

my mom likes to clean the house,

and she doesn't like to run errands.

If you want me to, I could take the bus.

You just have to tell me

which one and where the bus stop is.

Laurie, that's okay.

I can take her, Dad.

No, thanks, Matt.

I'm going that way anyway.

Thanks, Lucy.

I really had fun.

Me, too.

Come on.

So, uh, what's Laurie's problem?

What makes you think she has a problem?

Well, if Dad's driving her home, she's got a problem.

Well, it's kind of personal.

Laurie's mom doesn't talk

very nicely to her,

and no one's ever told Laurie that they loved her

until Mom did last night.

You asked.

Hey. You know, you're a good sister,

and I love you.

Matt never tells me he loves me.

He might if you stopped reading his mail.

I'm going to try. I'm really going to try.

I love you, you know.

Yeah, I know,

but it's not the same.

What's the matter, honey?

I thought blueberry pancakes

were one of your favorites.

They are. I just don't feel like eating.

How did things go with Wilson last night?

Okay.

Did you get him to say that he loved you?

How did you know about that?

It wasn't hard to figure out.

So, did he say it?

No. And now I feel stupid I tried to make him say it,

when I'm not even sure I know what love means yet.

You are a really smart young woman

to have realized that.

And I am very proud of you.

Come on. I'll walk you to the door.

Wait.

I'd like to ask you something,

if you don't mind?

The thing is, I was noticing

at your house,

everyone tells everyone else that they love them.

Yeah, that's fairly common.

My mother has never said that to me.

And I'd like to say it to her,

but I'm afraid that if she doesn't say it back,

I'll feel even worse.

That's a tough one.

Maybe if you could say it

and not expect your mom to say it back right away,

maybe that would help.

'Cause I'm pretty sure she wants to say it,

but maybe it's a little awkward for her.

Maybe she never heard it when she was growing up.

You met my grandmother, didn't you?

Yes, I confess I did.

I hate the way

my mom and my grandmom talk to each other.

I mean, I know saying "I love you"

isn't going to change everything...

but it would just be nice, you know?

I know.

Maybe I'll give it a try.

It might take a few times,

but you keep saying it,

your mom might just eventually say it back.

Come on.

Who is it?!

It's me, Grandma,

and Reverend Camden.

Hi.

See? I brought her back safe and sound.

Yeah. At least that's what you'd like to believe.

Thank you, Reverend Camden.

Laurie was a perfect guest.

We all hope she'll come back soon.

Good. Thank you.

Did you have fun?

Yeah. It was great.

Good.

But I missed you.

You did?

Uh-huh.

Mom?

I love you.

I love you, too, honey.

I love you, too.