Welcome home, Lee.
Hey, Heidi!
Thanks for a managing
everything.
You're welcome.
Where's the car
I sent for you?
It's been ten years,
I felt like walking.
It's a nice town
to come home to.
I hope so.
House hasn't
changed a bit.
Still stuck
in the seventies.
Granddad like
to save his money.
I am so sorry
about his passing.
Anyway... um, did you hear
anything about the job?
Yes.
His name is Joe Nelson.
He's a good friend of mine.
He's says you can start
whenever you like.
You sure you don't
want to take some time?
You don't need the money.
No, but I need the routine.
Well, let's go over the estate,
because I need to sit down.
Oh, I'm sorry!
Let's do that.
So, when are you due?
A couple of weeks.
Tina, have you seen Joe?
Yeah, he's back in the Deli. Why?
The guy's been
after me all day.
So, you think standing
around here's a good idea?
I just want
to see my girl.
It's the only time you
have for me, anyway.
College is a lot
of work, Eric.
I'm just saying!
You better hope Joe
doesn't see you.
I don't care.
It sounds like he's giving
this new guy my job away.
You don't know that, Eric.
I do a good
job for him.
Like standing here?
At least go
to the break room.
Am I gonna see
you tonight?
I have a
term paper due.
Alright, but you
owe me, big time!
Can I help you?
I'm looking
for Joe Nelson.
And you are?
Lee Ferguson.
Hang on.
Joe, I'm sending
Lee Ferguson back.
All the way back.
He's in the deli.
Thanks.
Mr. Nelson?
Lee.
Thanks for coming by.
Yeah, I just wanted to stop
by and introduce myself.
Good.
Heidi's told me
all about you.
I'm glad you
decided to stop in.
I really appreciate this
opportunity, Mr. Nelson.
Hey, let's get one thing
straight right off the bat,
you come to work
for me, you call me Joe!
Fair enough.
So, what do you see?
I'm sorry?
When you look around,
what do you see?
Groceries?
It's a new beginning, Lee.
When you come to work, you
check your past at the door.
I can do that.
Alright.
How do you feel
about produce?
I eat it.
Come on, I'll
show you around.
They were busy down
there today, man.
Yeah, with my hands down.
Right.
Hey, ah, both you guys supposed
to be taking a break right now?
No, I'm just looking
for my box cutter.
Uh-huh!
I like you to meet
Lee Ferguson.
This is Earl.
Hey, nice to meet you.
How you doing?
Joe's a good guy, man.
This is Eric.
Lee's gonna be
working produce.
So, you're the guy
taking my job?
He isn't taking
anything, Eric.
I'm giving him your job.
I'm not looking
to step on any toes here.
Too late for that, huh?
You know what,
go back to work, Eric!
Man, don't worry about him.
He ain't always like this.
Yeah, he is, and I'm
getting tired of it.
Come on.
Hey, nice meeting you.
Don't worry about Eric.
He's got a big mouth.
I don't have to do produce.
No, produce is yours Lee.
That's the way I want it.
Besides I like to rattle
Eric's cage now and then, anyway.
So, when were you
thinking of starting?
I figured Monday.
Saturday is our
busiest day.
Saturday's fine.
Alright!
Lee, I think this is gonna
work out nicely.
Let's go see Tina
about that paperwork.
So, Joe's got you
bringing in carts too, huh?
Man, that kills me.
What?
'Cause he'll never ask
Eric to get the carts.
I'm always the one
who's got to do it.
Now you're the new guy
and you got to do it too.
Well, you should ask Eric.
Right.
Man, it's easier
to do it myself.
You should say
something to him.
Man, I've tried.
Quit it, Vince!
I've changed!
I'll treat you better!
This is better?
Yes, because you're
not listening to me!
Let her go!
Mind your own business!
Hey! Let her go!
Lee! Lee!
That's enough!
Lee, that's enough!
Lee, he's out!
Lee, that's enough!
I'm alright!
I'm alright!
Are you okay?
I think so.
Do you know him?
He's my ex-husband.
You're hurt.
You should come inside
and let someone take
you to the hospital.
You need to get
that x-rayed.
Maybe, I should.
Here.
Can you move it at all?
Yeah, a little.
Can you please do your job.
I'm sorry, what was that?
The carts, making Earl
go out and get the carts,
it's not right.
Well, he hasn't said
anything to me.
I guess that's
what I'm doing now.
How's that your business?
All I'm saying is we should
all do our fair share.
Fair share.
What are you,
super employee?
Oh, there he is.
Ah, man, that was
the funniest thing
I think I've ever seen, right.
So, the first minute he's just
standing next to me, right?
And the next minute he's
scraping the windshield
with dude's face.
You're not hurt, are you?
I'm fine.
Oh, how's that woman?
Joe took her to the
hospital to get some x-rays.
So, Lee, did you learn
to fight like that in prison?
Eric!
What?
You guys have a good night.
Morning.
Morning.
I'm Katie.
I'm the woman you
helped last night.
What can I do for you?
I just wanted to come
by and say thank you.
Yeah?
You did that last
night, didn't you?
I know.
It's just no one's ever
stuck up for me like that.
You gonna press charges?
I am this time.
Good.
I really feel like I should
do something for you.
Yeah?
Stay away
from your ex-husband.
Yeah... well, ah...
thanks for helping.
You know what,
I'm sorry.
That didn't
come out right.
I wasn't trying
to make you mad.
Not many people would have
stepped in the way you did.
Yeah, well, I guess
you're lucky
that the store ran out
of shopping carts.
I'd like to think I
was being watched over.
What do you mean,
like God?
Uh-huh.
Really?
Let me ask you
a question.
Where was your God when your
ex-husband attacked you?
Watching.
Right!
And I was the one
in the parking lot, doing.
And I thank God
for that.
How's the wrist?
Just a mild sprain.
Good... I mean,
that's all it was.
That's all it was.
So, how did you find me?
Oh, I asked Joe.
Well, listen, thank you
for stopping by.
I'll let you get
back to work.
Thanks again.
You're welcome.
Would you take
free movie rentals?
I run a video store
in town.
Would you at least
accept free movies?
Sure. Yeah.
Free movies would
be great.
Okay, well, I hope
to see you soon.
Okay.
Hey, Earl.
Yeah, Tina, what's up?
Can I get a ride
in the morning?
Yeah, sure.
Why your car
messed up again?
I got to take it
in to the shop tonight.
No, you need
to get a new car.
Look, I'd ask Eric
but you know how reliable
he is in the morning.
Yeah, you got that right.
Look, I'll pick you up
in the morning, alright?
Hey, don't be late.
Thanks.
I'm gonna go, Katie.
Is anyone left?
Uh, there's one guy left.
You want me to stay?
No.
I'll see you tomorrow.
Alright, have a good night.
You too.
Thanks.
Good choice.
Hello.
Hi.
I didn't think I'd
see you this soon.
I didn't want you to think
your offer was unappreciated.
It's not much of an offer.
Ah, no, you kidding?
This is a great
selection of westerns.
I used to watch all these
with my grandfather.
So, what's your favorite?
I don't know if I have one.
You mind if I give you
a few of my favorites
and you can tell me
what you think?
No, I'd like that.
Okay, what's your preference,
black and white or color?
Black and white.
Here you go.
These should get
you started.
Thanks.
Um... hey, would you mind
sticking around while I lock-up?
No, I'd be glad to.
Okay.
You always lock-up
by yourself?
Only on weekdays.
Kenneth closes
on the weekends.
You don't get nervous?
Nah.
It's a nice town.
Hey, Lee, I have a
question for you and, um...
I really need you to be
honest with me about this.
Do you think that John Wayne
was a better soldier
or a better cowboy?
I don't know.
What do you think?
Oh, no. You first.
I'd say he was
a better soldier.
We were having
such a good talk.
Wrong answer, huh?
I have two words
for you, "Fort Apache".
I got six words for you,
Sands of Iwo Jima.
That's four words.
Okay, six syllables.
Well, thank you
for the escort.
Hey, I want to apologize
for this afternoon.
For what?
My God comment.
It was confrontational.
Apology unnecessary,
but accepted.
Thanks.
So, you don't
believe in God?
I believe there's
a creator.
But the idea of some all loving
God who watches over us,
I just pretty much
think it's a myth.
I mean, that's for me.
I'm totally kidding.
I should probably just say
thanks for these movies
and, uh, good night.
Well, let me know what
you think of them.
I will.
Thank you.
Good night.
Good night.
Good morning.
Morning.
Oh, Earl, bless you!
I wasn't sure if you were
gonna have heat last night.
No, we had heat.
Didn't you say your mother was
gonna let you move back in?
Until she found out I
didn't break up with Eric.
Tina, is he really
worth all this?
I just don't want her
telling me what to do.
I'm twenty years old.
She's your mother, Tina!
She only wants
what's best for you.
I know what I'm doing.
No, you don't!
So, how was the
game last night?
Coach put me
on the bench again.
Ah, you'll get
in there eventually.
I hope so.
You will.
Hey, do me a favor.
Go get me a box for the
rest of these, will you?
I'm on it, Lee.
Thanks.
Hi, Lee.
Hey, Katie.
I'm sorry
to bother you at work.
You're not bothering me.
It's nice to see you.
Good, because I kinda
wanted to ask you something.
Will you go
to dinner with me?
Now?
No. This weekend.
My treat.
Yeah, I'd like that.
But I'll take you
to dinner.
No! I asked you first.
No, not this.
I'll make the
reservations.
I'll pick you up.
Okay.
Call me.
So, what are we doing here?
You're gonna help me
get out of that motel.
Don't you just have
to break up with Eric?
See now Earl,
you're not being helpful.
Look, I'll can tell you right
now you can't afford it.
I don't want to buy it.
I want to move in.
Who owns it?
Lee Ferguson.
You know, Tina,
come on now!
You need to leave
that poor guy alone.
The last thing he
needs is you...
doing whatever it
is that you do.
You know, and Eric
hates the guy enough already.
I thought friends were
supposed to help each other.
Yeah, well, I don't
want any part of it.
We can go.
Hey, Lee.
Hey, how are you?
Good. How are you?
Really good.
What's up, Lee?
Hey, what's up Earl?
Well, it seems like it's a
good time to ask for a favor.
Oh, yeah?
What do you need?
My car's in the
garage again.
And I was wondering if you
could give me a ride this week?
Sure!
I'd be happy to.
Boy, you're in a good mood.
I am.
I have a date.
You do?
Who is she?
Katie Markum.
The woman
from the parking lot.
Oh... well...
good for you.
Katie!
Lee.
Good evening.
You look great.
Oh, thanks.
Come on in.
Can I get you
something to drink?
Oh, no, thanks.
I'm good.
Okay.
Just make yourself
at home.
I'll be right down.
Okay.
Okay, I'm ready.
I meant to tell you,
you look really pretty.
Oh, thank you.
Can I just get something
out of the way here?
What's that?
I am really nervous.
I have not been on a
date in a long time.
You're nervous?
My heart is about ready to jump
out of my chest, I'm so nervous.
Oh, good, I feel
a little better.
So, did you ever get
to watch those movies?
Oh, yeah, I got to be honest with
you, I don't have a DVD player.
As a matter of fact
I don't even have a TV.
Then, why did you even...
You know what?
We should probably go.
Okay.
So, here we are.
Your house?
Trust me the food
is amazing.
I don't know, Lee.
What? It's not quite
what you had in mind?
Not really.
I thought that my romantic side
would impress you
not frighten you.
Well, maybe, we could just go
somewhere a little more public.
Can you hold on one minute?
I'll be right back.
We won't be alone.
This was an
unbelievable meal.
What are you
talking about?
You didn't even
touch yours.
Oh, no, I've had plenty.
It was delicious.
You're full
of surprises, huh?
How so?
You didn't strike me as the
cooking, classical music lover.
So, tell me about yourself.
There's not really
much to tell.
I was born and raised here.
And I lost my mom in a car
accident when I was eight.
I was raised by my
maternal grandfather.
What about your dad?
I didn't know him.
He never married my mom.
I'm sorry.
Oh, I'm not.
He couldn't have been half
the man my grandfather was.
He was a fighter pilot
in World War Two.
That man was my hero.
That explains your misguided
belief about John Wayne.
Yes, it does.
Favorite place in the world?
Niagara Falls.
I used to go up there every
year with my grandfather.
What do you like to do?
I read a lot,
mostly history.
It's what I went
to school for.
Where'd you go?
Stanford.
Did you graduate?
With a Master's degree.
And you work
in a grocery store?
Yeah.
It's a long story.
I'd like to hear it.
Someday.
So, where you from?
I'm from Pittsburgh.
Vince is from Cleveland.
And when we divorced
I moved out here.
And how did you
end up married to Vince?
Also a long story
for another time.
Fair enough.
That piece they're playing,
it's a waltz, isn't it?
You have a good ear.
I studied dance
when I was a kid.
I love waltzes.
Do you still remember how?
I haven't in years.
Vince would never dance with
me, not even at weddings.
May I have this dance?
Right now?
Right now.
I'd feel funny.
I wouldn't.
Well, look at this.
Madame.
Thank you.
So, I feel like I owe you
a little bit of an apology.
What for?
My dancing abilities.
I'm a little rusty.
I'm sure I was stepping
all over your toes.
Do you mind if I
ask you something?
Sure.
When we were
at your house earlier,
I was kind of snooping around,
and I noticed that you had
a lot of books on Christianity.
You're pretty religious, huh?
I am.
I've been a Christian
for about two years now.
What?
What?
You look like you
want to say something.
Can I ask you one question
about your religion?
I thought you weren't
supposed to talk
about politics or religion.
You're right.
I'm sorry.
I'm kidding.
Ask away.
Okay.
You honestly believe that
a first century teacher
by the name of Jesus,
was actually the creator
of the universe?
Come in!
Hey, you got
a minute, Joe?
Yeah. Yeah, come on in.
What's up?
Do you know any
conservative Christians?
Why? You gonna go
all religious on me?
No.
I had date last
night with one.
Yeah, I heard.
The girl from the
parking lot.
Yeah.
She's the one.
Anyway, it turns out
she's an evangelical.
Are you attracted
to her Lee?
Absolutely!
You've seen her.
Do you like
being with her?
Yeah, I do.
I find her to be intriguing.
Well, my sister-in-law's one.
It's not my cup of tea,
but it doesn't bother me.
I can tell you
about Christians.
My grandmother sent money
to one of those preachers on TV,
you know, the one
with the crazy hair.
Yeah, that really
narrows it down.
Anyway, the guy told
her that if she gave,
God would make her rich.
When she went
through her savings
they said, put it
on her credit card.
So, what happened?
She lives with
my mother now.
He took it all.
You can't judge the
actions of a whole group
by one isolated incident.
No?
Look at their leaders.
That guy who ran
for President,
he wants to assassinate world
leaders he doesn't agree with.
It was one of those
"men of God"
that came up with the name
Ellen Degenerate?
That's loving!
Whoa!
Where'd you get all that?
Ask her what she
thinks of homosexuals.
They hate them!
They hate anyone
who doesn't fit
into their little
Republican mold.
Hey, have you
heard from Lee yet?
No!
I thought we had
a good time.
I mean, he seemed to.
Have you tried
calling him?
I am not gonna
call him, Maria!
That is way too desperate.
You want to know,
don't you?
I mean, maybe,
something happened.
Like what?
I don't know.
You were the one who had to ask
him out in the first place,
so, maybe, he's just shy.
I don't know.
I guess.
You think he could have found
the courage in a week though?
I don't know,
just be patient.
I mean, if he's as nice a guy
as you say he is, he'll call.
And this is due
back on Monday.
Thank you.
Do you mind if I
leave early tonight?
How early?
In about three minutes.
Yeah, I can close.
What's going on?
Jamie is picking me up.
I thought that was over.
Things are a little
different now.
Hello.
Hello.
I was beginning to think I
wouldn't see you anymore.
I know.
I'm sorry.
I should have called.
So, what brings you in?
Free movies!
I'm kidding.
Actually I met this fascinating
woman last week and I was hoping
that I would get to know
her a little bit better.
What did you have in mind?
I just moved back in town.
I was hoping she'd
want to show me around.
That sounds like a date.
Yes, it does.
I'm sorry.
Lee, this is Kenneth.
He's my right
hand man.
How are you doing Kenneth?
Nice to meet you.
What do you say,
want to be my tour guide?
That's my date.
Are you sure you
can manage all this?
Ah, yeah, I think
I can handle it.
Have a good night, Lee.
It was nice
meeting you.
You too.
Is he gay?
He is.
And you're an
evangelical Christian?
I am. Why?
Nothing, I was just thinking
about something a friend said.
You know, I forgot how beautiful
this place is in autumn.
Oh, I know.
I wish I had grown up here.
It feels great to be back.
You know what
we need to do.
We need to go pick
some apples.
Oh, yeah?
You need to try
my apple crisp.
Apple crisp, huh?
Alright.
Don't tell me you've
never had apple crisp.
I've had apple crisp,
plenty of times.
Right.
Fork or spoon?
Fork.
Do you mind if I get
nosey for minute?
Oh, boy.
Do you mind?
Go ahead.
I was downtown a
couple weeks ago
and I saw you coming out of some
kind of counseling office.
Really?
Yeah.
And I know it's
none of my business,
but I'd be lying to you if I
told you I wasn't curious.
Let's just say that
I'm still working through
some of those skeletons
in the closet.
Skeletons, huh?
I'd love to see
your skeletons.
Well, let's go sit down.
So, tell me
about your awful skeleton.
I don't know if it's awful.
It's embarrassing...
I used to be a stripper.
Yeah, that's how
I met Vince.
He used to come into the club
and throw all his money around.
You know, I actually thought
that he would be my savior,
you know, and get me
out of that place.
But he didn't.
He loved the idea of his
girlfriend being a stripper.
I hated it.
You know, I hated the club.
And I hated the customers.
And I hated Vince
for making me do it.
So, how'd you get out?
The radio.
The radio?
Yeah, one night after dancing I
didn't want to go home to Vince.
So, I was driving
around in my car
and I was flipping
through the radio stations,
and I stopped to listen
to this Irish guy.
I only did it because I
thought his accent was cool.
Well, it tums out
he was a pastor.
And he introduced
me to my Savior.
The Savior that I needed.
So, how does that rank
on the skeleton scale?
Well, let's put it this way,
if it would have jump out
of the closet at me,
it wouldn't have scared me.
Come on, let's eat.
Hey, you know, Joe asked
both of us to do this.
Yeah, well, Joe's
not around, is he?
Just hand me a box.
Man, don't even
worry about that.
Hand me the box.
Hey!
How long you
been in there?
About twenty minutes.
What are you reading?
Oh, yeah, I read that.
Look, I need you
to call the dairy
when you're done
with your break,
and order some
more brown eggs.
Will do.
Alright.
Hey!
What's your problem?
Big cart.
Didn't see you there.
Joe, I need to talk to you!
Come on in.
It's about Lee,
I don't trust him.
You keep telling that but
you don't tell me why.
I like him and
I trust him.
You trust him?
Joe, the guy just got out
of prison for killing someone!
You've had a problem
with him from day one.
Alright, fine, Joe.
I tried to play
this the nice way.
But I'll tell
you right now,
I'm gonna do whatever I
can to protect myself.
Now let me tell
you something boy,
you are not as tough
as you think you are.
I've been letting you slide
because you're an idiot.
But that's all over with.
Starting right now.
You understand me?
Do you understand me?
You see, I like my job
and I like this town.
You jeopardize those
things in any way
and as sure
as I'm standing here,
you will regret the day that
I walked through those doors.
Katie, hey, it's Lee...
I'm good.
Listen, I need to talk
to you about something.
Is there any way that I could,
could come over tonight?
Yeah, that'd be great.
Okay, I'll see you
in a little bit... bye.
I feel like there's something
I'm keeping from you.
And I don't want
to do that.
Then, don't.
You know, how you told
me about your past?
Uh-huh.
There's something I want
to tell you about mine.
The summer after I
graduated from college,
I brought my girlfriend
home to meet my grandfather.
And we were there
for about a week.
And one night we decided
to go out to a local bar
to grab some drinks.
And we ended up
getting pretty drunk.
And there were
some guys there
and one of them said
something to my girlfriend.
So, I said something to him
and we got into it pretty good.
And as he was walking
away I followed him,
and I turned him around
and I punched him
as hard as I could.
And he fell to the ground,
hit his head and he died.
And I work in a
grocery store
because I've spent the last
ten years in prison.
I already knew
about you being in prison.
How?
The sheriff is
a friend of mine.
He told me when I filed
the report against Vince.
Lee, this is your
world now, with me.
You're free.
There hasn't been a single
day that's gone by
in the last ten years, that I
don't think about what I did.
I ended Tom Caldwell's life
and I will never be free of that.
It happened.
You can't change that.
If you're gonna have
any kind of life,
you need to forgive
yourself and move on.
Forgive?
I would love to know
what Tom's parents think
about forgiveness.
And I would be
very curious
to find out if they've
moved on with their lives
and don't still
miss their son.
I want you to have this.
What for?
A gift.
Not for me.
If I'm gonna wear
one of those,
I should at least be able
to say I believe it.
Maybe, someday.
Hi, this is Lee.
I'm sorry I
missed your call.
If you leave a message, I'll get
back to you as soon as I can.
Hey, Lee, it's Katie.
Hey, listen, I remember you said
you weren't working tomorrow,
so, I think I got a surprise
for you that's gonna cheer you up.
Unless I hear otherwise, I'm
picking you up at 7 a.m.
Okay, bye.
I can't believe
you did this.
I feel like
a little kid again.
Well, good.
I wanted to do something
special for you.
Well, you have succeeded.
Did you have any idea
where we were going?
Not a clue.
Well, come on.
Let's go.
I don't know what
to say, Katie.
I just need a minute
to take it all in.
You do that.
Thank you, so much.
You're welcome.
It's been a
really long time.
Let's walk down.
Man, this brings
back memories.
What?
What are you doing?
That's what my
grandfather used to do.
You scared me!
He'd grab me
by the belt.
You know, we used to come up here
and then go camping in Canada.
I miss those days.
So, this was
a good surprise?
Yeah.
Where have you been?
What's in the bag?
You are not putting
that in your house.
No, no,
I most certainly am.
Maybe, I was
wrong about you.
It's so beautiful
up here.
Some might even
say romantic.
It's very romantic.
Did you know that
Niagara Falls
is considered the honeymoon
capital of the world?
I did.
Why, would you like
to get married?
Lee?
Katie, I'm thirty five
years old.
I'm not gonna lie
to you and say
I don't think
about getting married.
What?
Does that scare you?
No. I love the
idea of marriage.
At this point in my life,
I don't want to waste my time
in a relationship
where that isn't
at least a possibility.
I know what I want
out of life.
And I don't want
to waste a single day.
I want to make love
to you tonight, up here.
Lee, that is by far the sweetest
way I have ever been asked,
but I can't.
Hey, Lee.
You're very
special to me.
You know that.
But it took me
a long time to realize
that I was good
for more than just sex.
You know my past.
I just don't want sex be part
of the equation anymore.
For how long?
Until marriage.
You just asked me if I
wanted to get married.
You did.
Can I give you
my answer now?
You can joke about it.
That's good.
Yeah, 'cause I'm
weeping inside.
Well, then, this is probably
also a good time to tell you
that I speak to teens
about abstinence.
Of course you do.
My friend Maria, she is a
principal at a middle school.
And she's asked me
to come speak to her kids.
I'd love it if you could come.
If that's what you want,
then, I'll do it.
Yeah. That's what I want.
Lee, just the man
I'm looking for.
What's up, Joe?
Look, is there any way you
could close for me tonight?
Ah, man, I can't.
Katie and I have plans.
She's picking me up
at five.
Is there any way
you can cancel?
I can close
for you tomorrow.
Well, thanks, anyway.
Sorry, Joe.
See you tomorrow, Lee.
Have a good night, Tina.
I thought you left.
I did,
but my car wouldn't.
You need a ride?
To the university
book store.
Ten minutes there,
ten minutes back.
I promise!
We have to be back
here by five o'clock.
That's not a problem.
I really appreciate this.
You're a sweet guy, Lee.
We just need
to make it quick.
I know exactly
what I have to get.
So, what are you studying?
Economics.
Really?
So, you must be
pretty good in math?
Pretty good.
I think it's mostly because
I've never had a lot of money,
and the little I do have, I want
to make sure I use it wisely.
Sounds like you
know what you want.
Oh, I do.
What are you gonna
do about your car?
I have no idea.
When do you stop dumping
money into an older car?
That's a good question.
You know, Lee,
if it were nighttime
this would feel
like a real date.
You mean if it were nighttime
and I were ten years younger?
If you were ten
years younger,
I wouldn't be
as attracted to you as I am.
That is very flattering but,
I would appreciate it
if you could be attracted to me
on the other side of the car.
Thanks for the ride.
You're welcome.
I'm sorry I made you late.
It doesn't look like Katie's
here yet so, it's fine.
You got a way home?
Eric gets off at six,
so, I'll wait for him.
Get that car fixed!
Hey!
Hi!
Her car died,
she asked me for a ride.
That's fine.
I'm gonna go
grab my stuff?
Okay.
Joe! Joe!
Hey.
What's up?
I need the keys
to the warehouse.
I'm just finishing up
inventory.
Thanks.
Yeah, Lee, let me talk to you
for a second, if you don't mind.
What's up?
I need you to be
honest with me, Lee.
Did you threaten Eric?
Yeah.
Come on, Lee.
You're smarter than that.
You can't do that!
It won't happen again, Joe.
If it does, you're gone!
What am I supposed to do?
I got my business to protect.
I didn't mean to put
you in a tough spot.
I'm sorry.
Hey, you've been
on edge lately.
Is everything okay?
Actually no, it's not.
You want to talk?
It's just this abstinence thing
with Katie, it's killing me.
The more that I'm with her, the
more I want to "be with her".
Give her some time.
What's it's been, a month?
Let her get to know you.
It'll happen.
She telling me not
until marriage.
Show her that if it's important
to her, it matters to you.
Alright, go finish up.
You shouldn't be
sneaking up on people like that.
Sorry, I needed to see you.
What, did your car
break down again?
No.
I wanted to talk about us.
Alright, Tina, we've been over
this, okay, there is no us.
There could be.
No, there can't be.
Look, I'm in love
with someone.
Now, you are an
attractive girl...
See, you're
attracted to me.
Just give me a chance.
I could make you
care about me.
Alright,
you need to go!
Okay, so, you're
not ready yet.
I can wait.
Lee.
How long can you?
Hi, Katie.
Hey, where are you?
I'm about to go on.
I can't make it.
I'm sorry.
But you got
the day off.
I know.
Eric called in.
Joe really needs me.
I'm sorry.
Yeah, I know.
I wanted to be there.
I'll just call you later.
Alright, I'll talk
to you later.
Bye.
So, there's a new produce
order that came in.
I thought you might want to stop
by the office and check it out,
make sure it's alright.
I already talked
to Joe about it.
It's fine.
Are you sure?
Lee?
I'm sure.
I'll talk
to you later.
So, how'd it go?
It was a good group
of kids.
Good.
I'm sorry I
couldn't make it.
Are you?
Yeah.
I wanted to see you
in action.
It's just...
Anyway, I got some steaks.
I was thinking
about grilling them later,
if you're not too busy?
I'd love to, yeah.
I get off at eight.
Maybe, you'll actually
show up this time.
No.
He was totally
flirting with me.
Yeah, his name's Lee.
No, you wouldn't know him.
He's an older guy.
He was, but I think
that's over.
He said she was
way too religious.
Yeah, so, get this, she
wouldn't have sex with him.
No, I'm serious.
She does some kind
of abstinence stuff.
Yeah, it's killing him.
Hello?
Hello?
I don't smell steak.
Hi...
What's the occasion?
What?
Do you want out
of this relationship?
No.
Why would you
ask me that?
Who's Tina?
The girl I work with?
Yes, the girl
you work with!
Who is she,
to you?
She's a co-worker.
Are you sleeping
with her?
No.
Why don't you tell me
what this is about?
This is about you confiding
in some twenty year old
about our relationship.
I have never said word one
to her about our relationship.
She said my abstinence
is killing you.
Okay, it is!
But I never said
anything to her.
Then, how did she know?
If you didn't tell her,
how did she know?
I don't know.
I did not tell her!
That day you took her
to school, her car wasn't dead.
As soon as you walked away
she got right in it
and started it up.
She came in and she told
me that her car was dead.
What did you want me to do,
ask her for proof that
her car wouldn't start?
Why didn't you
come to my talk?
I had to work!
What don't you
get about that?
How convenient.
I thought you left?
Stay away from Katie!
What's that for?
Whatever you've been trying
to do is over right now.
Understand me?
Lee, where's this
coming from?
It's over!
You stay away from Katie
and you stay away from me.
Do you got it?
Did you understand that?
Did you get it
through your head?
What if I tell the police that
you've been harassing me?
Making inappropriate comments.
Maybe, I tell them you've
been following me.
Is that a threat?
I believe it is.
I'm a college student.
You're an ex-con.
I will give you
this little girl,
you do have a serious
set of stones on you.
Don't under estimate them.
I'm pretty sure they're
bigger than yours.
I'll tell you what...
I'm gonna call your bluff.
Bad move, Lee.
Do you think I
really want you?
I want your money.
Not all of it.
So, we can come to an agreement
or I can call the police.
Make no mistake about it
Lee, I'm gonna get what I want.
Yeah, not this time, Tina.
I owe you an apology.
Yeah, you do.
I'm sorry.
I saw some things
that made me jealous.
And I didn't stop to think
"Hey, Lee wouldn't do that".
And here we are.
Here we are.
Anyway, I just wanted
to tell you that I was sorry.
You want to come in?
I was hoping to.
I didn't think you'd
want to see me anymore.
Oh, stop it!
We had a fight.
It's over with.
It's not a big deal.
Thank you.
So, I gotta ask you,
what did Tina say to you?
I don't want
to talk about her.
The bottom line is,
I should have trusted you.
Well, I guess that will be
my job from here on out,
to make you absolutely
secure in my feelings for you.
I'll tell you
something else,
I love the fact that you're
not in your twenties.
I love the way
you look at me.
I love the sound
of your voice.
I love the touch
of your hand.
And those lines you get by
your eyes when you smile.
You are a beautiful
woman, Katie.
How do I make you understand
how deeply you move me?
Show me.
Hey, Kenneth.
Hey, Lee.
Is Katie here?
She's not.
She called
from the airport.
She said she'd be
back next week.
Next week?
That's what she said.
Did she say where
she was going?
She said was her friend Maria
was taking her on a trip.
Is that it?
That's all she told me.
Right, thanks.
Oh, she left this
at my house.
Hi.
Hi.
I've missed you.
I've missed you too.
I wanted to call.
I'm glad you waited.
You want to talk inside?
You want something
to drink?
No. I'm okay.
So, how was your trip?
Beneficial.
I didn't deserve
a phone call?
I didn't know
what to say.
I can say I'm sorry.
I know we crossed
a line you didn't want to.
That's on me.
I don't blame
you for that.
I love what we
shared, Katie.
See, that's one
of the problems.
That could never
happen again.
That could never happen again,
and why would you say that,
because you blindly
obey some ancient book?
Blindly?
My past proves the
wisdom of that book.
You know, just because I did
not live up to my own standard,
doesn't mean that
I've abandoned it.
You said that was
one of the problems.
There's others?
Just one.
And that is?
Our religious differences.
And back to the book!
Let's face it, you're ending
this relationship
because I don't go
to church with you.
You see,
that's the problem, Lee.
It's not
about going to church.
It's about a
transformed life.
I know you don't
understand that.
No, I don't understand it.
You pursued me!
You started this
relationship!
I know.
I'm sorry.
You're sorry!
You had me fall
in love with you,
and all you can come to me
and say is that you're sorry?
I know.
I'm just trying
to do what's right.
We're what's right.
That's what's right,
you and me!
What do you want me to say?
Huh, I don't get it.
I believe in Jesus!
Tell me what you want!
Is that it?
Is that what you want to hear,
because I believe in Jesus!
Just tell me
what you want.
I really hope that someday
you can understand.
Hey!
You really should
lock your doors, man.
You never know who
might just wander in.
I thought we
needed to talk.
I mean, I really want to avoid
things starting to escalate.
So, I figured let's just sit
down and hammer things out.
Please.
There you go.
See, I
knew this could work.
I was telling my
friend George
that two guys in love
with the same woman
should be able
to work out their differences
without resorting to...
I even hate to use
the word... violence.
Truth be told, George
seemed to think otherwise,
especially after I told him
about our first meeting.
You're not too
bright, are you?
Yeah? Why's that?
You break into my house
after I already beat you down once.
You caught me off-guard.
Is that what it was?
Kinda like I just
did to you.
I'm gonna do you
a favor, Vince.
I'm gonna save you
from a lot of pain.
Katie's gone.
She walked out.
Well, this is
embarrassing, then.
I'll tell you what,
why don't we just
call this... payback?
I'm gonna give you one more
chance to get out of my house!
Do you know who
you're talking to?
I don't know, but I know
I'm not talking to you.
I'm sorry, you haven't
met George.
George have you
ever been in prison?
I'm not that stupid.
Where you been?
I'm leaving, Eric.
Leaving? Leaving what?
This town! This life!
You!
Is this about Lee
getting you fired?
Look, I can talk to Joe
and get your job back.
I don't want my
job back, Eric.
I want out of here.
So, what, you're just gonna
pack up and leave and go where?
California.
You can't even read a map
and you're gonna move to L.A.?
What did your mom say?
She gave me a thousand
dollars to get away from you.
What about us?
We were over months ago.
I should have
broken up with you then.
No! No! No!
No! No! No!
This all started
when you met Lee.
Eric, this has nothing
to do with Lee.
I've outgrown you.
You play video games
and watch TV, that's it.
So, now I'm a loser?
No, I've just
finally had enough.
You'll be back!
You always come back.
What are you doing here?
I'm worried about you, Lee.
You don't show up for work.
You don't call.
Nobody has seen you.
What are you doing?
I don't know.
I'm sorry Katie
broke up with you.
I know you love her.
I know you don't
need this job.
You certainly don't need
the money I'm paying you.
But, I thought
we were friends.
I thought if you needed
to you knew you could talk to me.
Hey, I have no idea
what it's like
to have spent ten years
in prison.
And I can't imagine
what it must feel like
to have caused
somebody's death.
But when you came into my store
and we spoke for the first time,
I saw this need you had
to prove yourself, remember?
Remember?
Yeah.
You made it through these ten
years, Lee, and you're home now.
You can get through
this too.
I'm looking
for Lee Ferguson.
You found him.
My name is Harry.
I wonder if I could
have a word...
Listen, if you're here
trying to sell something,
I don't have the time...
Son, I'm not
selling anything.
I just need
to talk to you.
I knew your grandfather.
You know my grandfather?
I did.
Please come in.
Thank you.
What a beautiful home.
I don't know if
you know this,
but my grandfather
passed away six months ago.
I'm sorry.
He was a good man.
So, how did you know him?
We corresponded
a time or two.
What about?
Two old men.
Can I get you anything?
Could I get a
glass of water?
Sure, would you
like to have a seat?
Thank you.
I'll be right back.
Who are you?
Well, like I told
you my name is Harry.
I know your
name is Harry.
I'm asking you who you are and
why you've been following me?
My name is
Harry Caldwell.
Tom Caldwell was my kid.
Do you remember
writing that?
I loved my son and you
killed him and I hated you.
You know, it's a funny thing, I
can't even picture him anymore
without the help
of a photograph.
That's a hell of a thing for a
father to have to say, isn't it?
I didn't mean to kill
your son that night.
It was an accident.
I know.
I just wanted...
I know.
You're not a killer.
The guy that wrote that
letter is not a killer.
You were just a dumb kid.
You made a dumb choice and
it turned out horrible.
And I hated you.
You know, that hate cost me my
wife, my business, my career.
And it, ah...
well, it damn-near killed me.
With the help of that
letter and this book,
I've been able
to get to this point.
Did you ever
read the Bible?
No.
I thought, maybe, you
would have read the Bible.
Well, I've read it.
And son with the help
of your letter and that book,
I've been able
to get myself here
and look you in the eye and
say to you... I forgive you.
You may want to take
a look at this sometime.
There are things in there
you might find interesting.
Take care
of yourself kid.
You know, nobody lives
forever, everybody dies.
And you'd like
to think you'd leave
some sort
of a legacy behind.
Well, Lee, what I leave
to you young man,
is the knowledge
that I forgive you.
And perhaps the day will
come when you'll realize
that a Father can forgive
anybody of anything.
Look after yourself!
Hello?
Wait I can't hear...
What?
Okay! Okay!
It's at times like these
that it generally falls
to a religious professional
like myself
to make sense
of evil acts.
To give an explanation as to how
a good God can allow such pain.
I can't tell you why God
allowed this particular evil.
He doesn't give us
all the answers.
What I can tell you is
that the presence of evil
does not negate the
existence of a loving God.
He asks us to trust him,
to have faith.
In this book
he has proven that he is
faithful and trustworthy.
In times of great
pain, like this,
some may simply reject
the idea of a loving God
who's in control.
By rejecting God, we haven't
solved the question of pain.
When we experience pain,
we should call out to Him.
He longs to comfort us.
You see our God knows all
about pain and suffering,
for he is a God who hung beaten
and bloodied on a Roman cross.
As I sat
listening that morning,
I remember questioning the
very foundation of my faith.
I ended a relationship
with a man I loved
for reasons I
thought were right,
and then,
I lost him forever.
I hope someday to comes
to terms with that.
I recall a verse
in the Bible that says,
just as you do not know
the path of the wind,
so you cannot understand
the ways of God.
I guess He wouldn't be God
if we could understand
His every move.
And I guess it wouldn't
be called faith
if we had all the answers.
Now I must learn to trust.
So, I'll continue
on this journey.
I am hurting and
I still get angry.
I don't pretend to know
why this had to be.
But I do know that my
answers will not be found
in running from God,
but in running to Him.
And in Him
I have faith.