Cabin
Mel: Oh my gosh, Lilly. I'm so sorry. When were you diagnosed?
Lilly: Um, about four weeks ago. I... I had a twinge in my back, um, and I'd lost some weight, and I didn't wanna alarm anybody. So I went to see a Dr. Baines in Clear River. She did some tests.
Mel: Did you have a CT scan?
Lilly: Yeah, in Grace Valley.
Mel: What were the results?
Lilly: I have pancreatic cancer… Stage 4.
Mel: Oh, Lilly.
Lilly: I know. I know. When she told me, I, um... Felt like the Earth stopped spinning.
Mel: Have you had a second opinion?
Lilly: Yeah. Yeah, I have. It's the same. I'd like to list you as my emergency contact.
Mel: Uh, but what about Tara?
Lilly: No, I haven't told her. I'm not ready to tell anybody. Knowing that I'm leaving my kids without a mother is, um... Tearing my heart out.
Mel: Lilly, what can I do?
Lilly: Allow me to use you as my contact.
Mel: Of course. Of course.
Lilly: Okay.
Mel: But, um... With this kind of diagnosis, the more support you have, the better.
Lilly: No, I... I'm not... I don't want to go there yet. I should be getting home.
Mel: Okay.
Lilly: Um, please, please, don't tell anyone.
Mel: Lilly, I... I promise I won't, but, uh, ju... God, Lilly, just... Just know if you ever need me, I'm here whenever.
Lilly: Thank you.
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Cabin, morning
Jack: I hoped you'd be awake when I got home last night.
Mel: I know. I'm sorry. After Lilly stopped by, I... I was so tired, I passed out.
Jack: Pretty late for a visit.
Mel: Yeah, she just had some stuff she wanted to talk about.
Jack: And is "stuff" code for "can't discuss it"?
Mel: Mm-hmm.
Jack: Hm… Well, then, what shall we talk about? Unless there's something that you'd rather do instead?
Mel: Mmm!
Jack: You gotta be kidding me… I'll get it.
Mel: I can get it.
Jack: No, no, no. You stay right there… I'll deal with this. I'll be right back.
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Door
Jack: Oh, hey, June.
June: Jack. I have a certified letter for Mel.
Mel: Hey, June.
Jack: Uh...
June: You could sign for her.
Jack: Sure… Here you go.
June: You have a great day.
Jack: You too.
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Cabin
Mel: What is this?
Jack: Yeah. Who's it from?
Mel: Stacie. Mark's sister.
Jack: Yeah, no, I remember her.
Mel: Yeah. She likes to make an impression.
Jack: What's wrong?
Mel: She's, um, pregnant.
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Brady’s house: bedroom
Brady: You, um... You want some water?
Brie: Sure.
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Brady’s house: kitchen
Brady: I'd, uh... I'd make you some eggs if I had any.
Brie: Don't worry about it.
Brady: Oh.
Brie: Uh, I just need a ride back to the bar so I can pick up my car.
Brady: Oh. Yeah. That I can do.
Brie: Cool.
Brady: Cool.
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Outside Brady’s house
Brie: See, I would've taken you for a Harley guy. You raise the suspension?
Brady: Yep.
Brie: Nice.
Brady: So, you're into bikes?
Brie: In law school, I dated a guy whose dad was a bigwig at Triumph.
Brady: Oh. I see.
Brie: He was a jerk, but I loved riding on the back of his bike.
Brady: Well, I can take you out.
Brie: Um... I don't know. Last night was fun, but I am not looking to hang out, you know?
Brady: Yeah… Who said anything about hanging out? I mean, all we'd be doing is just, uh, taking the long way back to your car. But, hey, it's your choice… I'm not gonna ask twice… Hold on.
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Cabin: bathroom
Jack: Mel? You all right?
Mel: Uh-huh.
Jack: You sure?
Mel: Yeah, yeah. Um, I'll be out in a second.
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Cabin
Jack: Hey.
Mel: Um, do you want some orange juice?
Jack: Sure… Do you wanna talk about it?
Mel: It's just the last time... I removed a sonogram from an envelope, it was mine. And it just caught me a little by surprise. I'm sorry, I didn't...
Jack: No, wait. No, no, no, babe… No, don't be sorry… You know, I bet a lot of people who went through what you did don't ever recover. And you've built a whole new life for yourself… And it takes incredible strength to do that.
Mel: You know, I used to think that I could handle anything… But now, when I look at myself, I just see weakness.
Jack: No. Babe… It's because you don't see what I see.
Mel: Thank you… That, uh, that helps.
Jack: Come here.
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Jack’s bar
Lilly: So, what did Doc say?
Jo Ellen: The hurricane's moved on, but the power's out, and all the islands are flooded. I've never heard Doc so upset.
Lilly: Can you blame him? Not knowing what's happened to Hope is driving all of us crazy.
Muriel: Well, you know, actually, tornadoes cause more deaths than hurricanes.
Connie: How is that helpful?
Muriel: Odds are Hope is alive.
Connie: What kind of cockamamie logic is that?
Muriel: "Cockamamie"?
Lilly: Okay. It doesn't matter. Really. Right now, all we can do for Hope is support Doc.
Connie: I agree with Lilly. We just have to figure out how to help. I'll be right back.
Muriel: What is with her? She's so cranky.
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Connie: What is it?
Preacher: It's from Paige.
Connie: Oh.
Preacher: She thinks Vince is close to finding her. She's already had to move three times.
Connie: Oh my Lord!
Preacher: Yeah. She also sent along a medical letter of consent for Christopher.
Connie: That's good to have.
Preacher: You know, he keeps asking about her… I, uh, I don't know what to tell him.
Connie: Just tell him that she loves him, and she'll be back as soon as she can.
Preacher: Yeah. What if she doesn't make it back?
Connie: Oh. You can't think like that. You've gotta stay strong for Christopher. Hm?
Preacher: Yeah.
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Paige’s truck
Lizzy: Good morning, sir. What can I get you today? Coffee? A doughnut?
Ricky: Ah, I just came by to say hi.
Lizzy: Well, hi back. Oh, hold on. I made you a gift for taking me to the cabin.
Ricky: Well, that was fun… What is this?
Lizzy: It's a soft pretzel dipped in chocolate, coated in powdered coffee. I call it an "espretzel."
Ricky: Mmm! Oh, it's good.
Lizzy: Thanks. So, do you want me to come over tonight?
Ricky: My grandma will be home.
Lizzy: I know.
Ricky: Yeah. Yeah, that'd be awesome. We could watch a movie, make some popcorn.
Lizzy: See you later.
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Parker: Can I get a large latte with skim, no foam, extra hot?
Lizzy: Oh my God! Parker!
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Jack’s bar
Mel: Hey, ladies.
Lilly: Oh, hey.
Muriel: Hi.
Mel: Um... Can I talk to you for a sec?
Lilly: Yeah, sure.
Mel: Thanks.
Lilly: I'll be right back.
Muriel: Okay.
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Outside the bar
Mel: Um... Listen, I've been thinking about our conversation last night.
Lilly: I'm so sorry. I shouldn't have bothered you.
Mel: No, no. I... I'm so glad that you told me. Um, I just... I just wanted to say again that I... I think it's really important that you don't isolate yourself during this incredibly stressful time.
Lilly: Yeah. I don't wanna be a burden.
Mel: Lilly... You're gonna need help, both physically and emotionally. Trust me. This isn't something that you can do by yourself.
Lilly: Look, this is my fault. I shouldn't have asked you to take this on. You already have too much with Jack and... And the clinic, and...
Mel: No, that's not it. I...
Lilly: Don't worry. I'll find somebody else to be my emergency contact.
Mel: Lilly! You have...
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Practice: Vernon’s office
Vernon: So, then, I am confirmed 10:30 p.m. tonight, right? And you're sure that's the earliest flight available? Uh, okay. Thanks so much.
Jack: Was that Hope?
Practice: exam room
Vernon: Actually, I was on with the airline. I'm flying to Atlanta, and then I am driving to Port Royal.
Jack: But all the news reports said the coastal towns in South Carolina are flooded.
Vernon: Yeah, which is exactly why I am going. I can't just sit here waiting. I've got to do something.
Jack: I get it, but you don't even know where Hope is or if you can get to her.
Vernon: Then I'll travel by raft, and I'll knock on every door. I'll do whatever I have to do to find her.
Jack: Doc, think about what you could be up against here. Come on! When a city's flooded, the water's contaminated. You can get electrocuted.
Vernon: What if it was Mel who was in Port Royal right now? What would you do?
Jack: All right, then I'm going with you.
Vernon: Look, I really appreciate the offer, but... I gotta do this solo. I don't wanna put anybody else in danger.
Jack: Come on. Be reasonable.
Vernon: Reasonable? You, of all people, should know that when it comes to someone you love, reason, it doesn't stand a chance.
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River
Parker: The festival was sick. And when I heard Moon and Honey, I started thinking about us, so I decided to make a detour on my way back to LA.
Lizzy: How did you know how to find me?
Parker: I asked the cashier at the gas station, and he gave me the address to your aunt's store.
Lizzy: Everyone knows everyone around here.
Parker: Yeah, I know. That freaks me out. I like my privacy.
Lizzy: Yeah, then you're definitely in the wrong town.
Parker: I know… I came here for us.
Lizzy: There's no us anymore.
Parker: Which is a tragedy.
Lizzy: More like ancient history… Oh, it's my aunt. I gotta get to work… But we can hang out after.
Parker: All right… Where do you wanna meet?
Lizzy: Curly's. Once I've done my shift, I'll text you the address.
Parker: Cool. I'll see you later.
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Jack’s bar
Preacher: Hey, table six needs their burrito.
Ricky: You mean Charlie?
Preacher: Yeah. That's his burrito… Which is getting cold.
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Ricky: Uh, there you go… So, you need hot sauce or Tabasco or...
Charlie: Tabasco is hot sauce, son… You got something on your mind?
Ricky: Um... The other day when I saw you at the cabins, you didn't, by chance, mention it to anyone?
Charlie: Relax, kid. I didn't tell anyone about your date.
Ricky: Oh, we were just hanging out.
Charlie: It's none of my business.
Ricky: Great. Uh, thank you so much for being cool.
Charlie: But it seems to me that you're looking for approval.
Ricky: I just... I don't want you to think less of me.
Charlie: You're 18. You're a man now.
Ricky: Okay...
Charlie: Real men don't need the approval of others. They just need the strength of their convictions.
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River
Brie: This place is stunning.
Brady: Yeah.
Brie: It has The Bachelor written all over it.
Brady: Never seen it. Although, I'm assuming that means you like it.
Brie: It's like a movie set.
Brady: What's your favourite movie?
Brie: No, it's embarrassing.
Brady: Come on.
Brie: Fine. I love Legally Blonde. Don't make fun of me.
Brady: Wasn't gonna.
Brie: What's yours?
Brady: The Sting.
Brie: Oh, I don't know that one.
Brady: You serious?
Brie: Mm.
Brady: With Paul Newman and Robert Redford about the con job?
Brie: Yeah, I don't...
Brady: Oh! No, no. We're gonna need to get you caught up. You're missing out.
Brie: So you are a big movie guy.
Brady: Mostly the, uh, classic stuff. My parents had a messed-up relationship, so I'd spend a lot of time with my uncle. We watched a lot of movies.
Brie: So, what do you do when you're not working or watching movies?
Brady: I hang out at bars, work on my bike.
Brie: How long have you had it?
Brady: Uh, this one? About a month. But I also have a ten-year-old Yamaha.
Brie: Did you ride when you were a kid?
Brady: Yep. My uncle got me into dirt biking to keep me out of trouble.
Brie: Did it work?
Brady: No… At least he tried. That's more than my parents ever did… So, how long you in Virgin River for?
Brie: Well, I don't have anywhere I need to be.
Brady: Hm.
Brie: And I kind of like it here.
Brady: What do you like about it?
Brie: The scenery, mostly.
Brady: Oh. Yeah… It's beautiful.
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Outside the bar
Jack: Hey!
Mel: Hey.
Jack: What you doing out here?
Mel: Just thinkin'.
Jack: You okay?
Mel: Yeah, I'm fine.
Jack: Mel.
Mel: What?
Jack: Come on. I thought we'd be open with each other.
Mel: Stacie knows that Mark and I had fertility problems. Her sending me a sonogram certified mail feels like she's rubbing my nose in it.
Jack: Why would she do that?
Mel: Because I didn't give her the ring back.
Jack: Is it possible she's just being oblivious?
Mel: Stacie is type A. She doesn't do anything without a plan.
Jack: If that's the case, I'm sorry. I mean, that's... A pretty terrible thing to do.
Mel: Maybe I should've just given her the ring.
Jack: No! Hey, hey! That ring is yours to keep. You want me to track her down? I don't know, give her a piece of my mind?
Mel: Yeah? What would you say?
Jack: Tell her to stop being passive-aggressive. Start acting like a grown-up.
Mel: You're being very cute right now.
Jack: Really?
Mel: Uh-huh.
Jack: I thought I was cute all the time.
Mel: You are.
Jack: By the way, I went and saw Doc.
Mel: How is he doing? He's not been calling me back.
Jack: No, he's planning on flying to Atlanta, and then he's gonna drive to Port Royal to find Hope.
Mel: He's gonna enter into a flood zone by himself?
Jack: I offered to go with him, but he refused.
Mel: I have to go to the clinic and straighten this out. It's... But I'll see you later, right?
Jack: Yeah.
Mel: Okay.
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Jack’s bar
Lizzy: You didn't return my texts.
Parker: My phone died.
Lizzy: I thought we were meeting at Curly's.
Parker: Yeah, but I saw this place. Check out the dead animal heads on the wall.
Lizzy: Uh-huh, it's gross. Why don't we go to Curly's?
Parker: Liz, chill out. I ordered fries.
Lizzy: You know I hate it when you call me Liz.
Parker: I know, but you're so adorable when you're mad… Thanks, man.
Lizzy: Hey, Ricky. This is Parker. Parker, this is Ricky. Parker is a friend from LA who decided to drop by unannounced.
Ricky: Hey.
Parker: Hey… How do you two know each other? You work at the bakery truck too?
Ricky: No. I'm Lizzie's boyfriend.
Parker: Seriously?
Lizzy: Yes, seriously.
Parker: Oh… Good for you guys. Hey, man, can you bring me a sparkling water?
Ricky: Sure.
Lizzy: Dude, don't be an ass.
Parker: I'm not. I'm genuinely thirsty.
Lizzy: Unlike you, Ricky is sweet and would do anything for me.
Parker: Good. You deserve that. I know I didn't appreciate you when I had the chance.
Lizzy: Yeah, you blew it.
Parker: I did, and now I wanna make amends.
Lizzy: I'm over it. Apology accepted.
Parker: Lizzy... I really wanna make things up to you.
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Vernon’s house: kitchen
Mel: I won't let you enter a flood zone two days after a hurricane!
Vernon: It's a good thing you're not in charge of me.
Mel: Doesn't mean I don't care about what happens to you.
Vernon: Look, I survived the Tet Offensive. I think I can handle myself.
Mel: That was a long time ago.
Vernon: Oh, so you think just because I'm old, I must be weak, huh?
Mel: No, no, this has nothing to do with how old you are.
Vernon: Well, what does it have to do with?
Mel: Your personal safety.
Vernon: Well, I appreciate your concern, but I'm tougher than I look.
Mel: Oh, really?
Vernon: Yeah.
Mel: Uh-huh. When was the last time you treaded water for 30 minutes or lifted a body over your head?
Vernon: Look... Don't you understand? If Hope is trapped somewhere, and there's something I could've done about it and I didn't, I will never forgive myself.
Mel: Look, I know. But for all you know, she could be perfectly safe, and you are going there risking your life.
Vernon: I'd rather take the risk than have to live with regret.
Mel: Yeah.
Vernon: I, um... I promise you I will stay in touch.
Mel: Okay. You better.
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Vernon’s house: entrance
Lilly: I didn't want to interrupt.
Mel: Oh, Lilly. I'm so glad you came by.
Lilly: I'm really sorry about today.
Mel: No, no. I'm the one who's sorry. I shouldn't have pushed you.
Lilly: I want to explain, okay? Um... The reason I don't want anyone to know is I have some hard decisions to make, and I don't want anyone second-guessing me.
Mel: Have you been given treatment options?
Lilly: Yeah. The cancer is incurable, but the doctor's recommending chemo and radiation therapy together to give me the best chance of extending my life. And the problem with that is the side effects.
Mel: What about surgery?
Lilly: Yeah, it's also a possibility. What's the point of living a few months longer if I can't function? Could you hold her for a second?
Mel: Of course.
Lilly: Here you go. Just, it might be Tara.
Mel: Okay.
Mel: Thank you. Hello?
Lilly: Hello… Yeah.
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Preacher’s house: kitchen
Christopher: Preach! Hey, Preacher!
Preacher: Whoa! Where's the fire, mister?
Christopher: Guess what happened today.
Preacher: Well, let me see. You found buried treasure?
Christopher: Better. I got invited to a sleepover. His name's Owen. He's the same age as me. It's his brother's birthday, but his parents are letting him bring a friend, and he asked me. I think I'm his new best friend.
Preacher: Hey, listen. I am so happy that you and Owen are friends… I can't let you go to the sleepover. I don't know his family, and it's my responsibility to keep you safe.
Christopher: You could talk to his mom on the phone. Owen says she's super nice.
Preacher: Sorry, kiddo. The answer's no.
Christopher: But why?
Preacher: Because, it's like I said. I don't know his family, and it is just not the right time.
Christopher: But Owen will ask someone else, and we won't be friends.
Preacher: Hey, I am sure that's not true.
Christopher: You don't understand.
Preacher: Christopher.
Christopher: I hate it here!
Connie: You had no choice. Leave him be for now.
Preacher: Yeah… Thanks.
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Vernon’s house: porch
Lilly: Oh. Hey.
Mel: Hey.
Lilly: Thank you.
Mel: She likes the trees.
Lilly: Oh, she sure does. Hey… You're so good with her.
Mel: Aw. Comes with the midwife territory. Everything okay?
Lilly: Oh, yeah. Just the usual battle over which kind of milk to get. Aw, she really likes you.
Mel: I like her too.
Lilly: Mm. I don't know if it's appropriate, but I'm just gonna ask. Would you consider trying again?
Mel: Oh gosh, um...
Lilly: You're still young. Come on. You and Jack are wonderful together.
Mel: Yeah, our relationship is so new, and, I mean, he's having twins. It's...
Lilly: Those are reasons to say no… Unless it's something you really want.
Mel: Yeah. I don't know. I would love to have a baby, but I'm fine... I'm fine if it doesn't happen.
Lilly: Doesn't sound like you're fine with it.
Mel: I don't even know if I have a choice. I don't even know if I can get pregnant.
Lilly: Honey, we all have choices. We may not like them. They may not look how we pictured them. But they're right in front of us. You just have to decide what's important… Anyway... Hmm.
Mel: Sweet girl.
Lilly: Hmm.
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Outside the bar
Jack: Where you been?
Brie: Out.
Jack: Uh-huh. Since yesterday?
Brie: Aren't you always telling me to lighten up?
Jack: What's going on with you?
Brie: Jack, I am not in the mood for a lecture.
Jack: Hey, hey, I'm not lecturing you. I care about you, okay? I wanna know what's going on.
Brie: I... Quit my job.
Jack: Okay… You're serious?
Brie: It's not that big of a deal.
Jack: But I thought you loved your job?
Brie: Well, things changed.
Jack: Okay. You'll get a new one.
Brie: Yeah. It's not that simple.
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Jack’s bar
Todd: I'll wait for you right here.
Charmaine: Okay. Thanks… Hey, Jack.
Jack: Hey.
Todd: Hey, uh... Jack, right?
Jack: Still Jack. You want me to send a server over?
Todd: No, thanks. We just stopped in so Char can use the ladies' room.
Jack: Hm.
Todd: We're on our way back from McKinleyville.
Jack: Hm, heck of a drive.
Todd: We spent the day with a pregnancy coach.
Jack: Hm?
Todd: I want Char to feel comfortable with Lamaze when she goes into labor.
Jack: Good idea. We talked about getting a doula to assist Doc at the clinic. You know, help her relax.
Todd: Yeah. I don't think she's gonna end up giving birth at the clinic.
Jack: What are you talking about?
Todd: I just think she should have the babies at a hospital.
Jack: That's what I've been saying all along. I mean, the clinic was the compromise.
Todd: I pretty much convinced her to have them at St. Sebastian's in Eureka. My family is one of their biggest donors. She'll have all the bells and whistles.
Jack: Nice.
Charmaine: I just couldn't hold it all the way to Clear River.
Jack: Hey, uh, can I talk to you for a minute?
Charmaine: Yeah, sure. Okay? Yeah.
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Jack’s bar: office
Jack: So, uh, Todd says you're having the twins in a hospital in Eureka.
Charmaine: Yeah, like three generations of his family were born there.
Jack: So what about the birthing plan?
Charmaine: What about it?
Jack: You're just throwing that out the window?
Charmaine: Jack, I thought you wanted me to deliver in a hospital?
Jack: Yeah, I do. But... It would've been nice to have been consulted before you changed the plan, that's all.
Charmaine: Okay, um, let's just remember that I'm the one that's giving birth here.
Jack: And, uh, I am the father. Okay? Not Todd. So, if you could just keep me in the loop, I'd greatly appreciate it.
Charmaine: Jack, this is good.
Jack: How do you figure?
Charmaine: I know that you were having a hard time adjusting to the whole being a dad thing, but now Todd's here, and I'm not alone, so you're free to live your life.
Jack: Charmaine, I think I made it clear that I'm gonna be a hands-on father.
Charmaine: Well, you're not calling the shots anymore, okay? And you know what? You should be thanking Todd for being here because if it wasn't for him, the twins and I would be in Portland.
Jack: What are you talking about?
Charmaine: Mel didn't tell you? Huh! I mean, I had asked her not to say anything, but I just figured she would. Before I met Todd, my aunt and uncle invited me to go live with them in Portland.
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Jack’s bar
Jack: Charmaine.
Charmaine: I... I've gotta go. Okay? Can you just please... Don't make this difficult.
Todd: You all right?
Charmaine: It's okay. Yeah. It's fine.
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Hope’s house: terrace
Muriel: Hi. How are you?
Vernon: You know, Muriel, I... I'm sorry, but I'm not very good company right now.
Muriel: Well, actually, I'm here on official sewing circle business. The girls and I wanted to do something to help you and Hope, so we came up with a few things to help make your trip easier.
Vernon: I'm sorry, I... I'm not following you.
Muriel: Connie has offered to house-sit. Nick and Jo Ellen will drive you to the airport. I've arranged for a hotel room in Atlanta so you can sleep before driving to Port Royal. And this is from Lilly. It's Buck's survival bag. She said anything you need is in here.
Vernon: What? How on earth did you all know I was going to Port Royal?
Muriel: Lilly overheard you talking to Mel.
Vernon: I appreciate you for understanding, and what a wonderful friend you are.
Muriel: Vernon... You can always count on me.
Vernon: Thanks.
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Connie’s house: yard
Lizzy: Are you sure you're up for driving back tonight?
Parker: Yeah, I'm good. I got a pack of energy drinks in the trunk.
Lizzy: Cool. What?
Parker: Nothing. Um...
Lizzy: Tell me.
Parker: This isn't the right time to bring it up.
Lizzy: Come on. You can't leave me hanging.
Parker: I'm opening up a club in LA.
Lizzy: Wow… Congrats.
Parker: I want you to help me open the club. Come on… You don't belong here. And if you need a place to crash, my dad's letting me use the beach house. Rent-free.
Lizzy: Are you being serious right now?
Parker: Totally… Move back to LA.
Lizzy: I don't know what to say.
Parker: Just say yes.
Lizzy: Parker, I... I can't get into this right now. I've gotta go.
Parker: Hey… Is that a no?
Lizzy: I'll think about it.
Parker: All right. Just don't make me wait too long.
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Street
Gomez: Evening, son. How can I help you?
Ricky: Uh... I'm not sure yet. Uh...
Gomez: I'm Staff Sergeant Gomez.
Ricky: Ricky Sudder. I'm just... Just looking for information.
Gomez: You thinking about enlisting?
Ricky: Yeah. Well, maybe.
Gomez: Well, why don't you follow me so we can find out if you're a man worthy of wearing a Marine Corps uniform? Come on.
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Woods
Preacher: Wait until you see this. Okay, you ready?
Christopher: Yeah.
Preacher: All right. A-ha. Yeah?
Christopher: Whoa! Awesome!
Preacher: Check it out. Hey?
Christopher: What's that?
Preacher: Spookiest ghost stories ever. Mua-ha-ha-ha!
Christopher: We're having s'mores?
Preacher: Oh yeah, you bet. As soon as we get the fire started.
Christopher: Can we stay up late?
Preacher: Late as you want.
Christopher: Can we go fishing in the morning?
Preacher: Well, I don't see why not… Hey, listen, buddy. You know, I'm sorry I couldn't let you go to that sleepover. But your mom asked me to keep you safe. I care about you. So that is what I'm gonna do.
Christopher: It's just everyone thinks I'm weird, except for Owen.
Preacher: I don't think you're weird. Connie doesn't think you're weird.
Christopher: That doesn't count. You guys are grown-ups. You have to be nice to me.
Preacher: I'm nice to you because I like you. You're a cool kid. And if the other kids can't see that, well, that is their loss. Hm.
Christopher: You know what? I don't actually hate it here.
Preacher: Yeah, I know… Hmm.
Christopher: Thanks for the campout, Preach.
Preacher: You're welcome. So, you wanna help me get that fire started?
Christopher: Heck yeah.
Preacher: Yeah? Good. You get the crackers, chocolate. I'll get the marshmallows.
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Hope’s house: yard
Vernon: Lilly? What are you doing here?
Lilly: It's Hope. She's on the phone. She couldn't reach you.
Vernon: Hello! Hello? Can you hear me?
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Woods
Preacher: Yeah, nice. Nice and golden brown. Gonna put mine in there.
Christopher: I'll cross mine on.
Preacher: There we go. Let's see. There we go.
Christopher: You took my fire.
Preacher: I took your flame.
Christopher: Oh.
Preacher: Oh, there we go. Look at that.
Christopher: Burnt to the core. Now, that's a s'more.
Preacher: That one's perfect.
Christopher: That's good. I want that. Can I get that?
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Cabin: terrace
Jack: Hey.
Mel: Hey… I saw Preacher and Christopher's campout, and I got inspired… Here you go.
Jack: Thanks.
Mel: Mm-hmm… How was the rest of your day?
Jack: A little unexpected.
Mel: Did something happen?
Jack: Did Charmaine tell you she was planning on moving to Oregon?
Mel: Yeah. Yeah, she told me that she was thinking about it.
Jack: Why didn't you tell me?
Mel: You were in the hospital, and the only thing I was focused on at the time was you.
Jack: And after I was released?
Mel: I didn't wanna upset you while you were recovering.
Jack: And after that?
Mel: After that, you told me that Charmaine was gonna live with Todd in Clear River, so it just seemed like a non-issue.
Jack: Yeah, but let's just say she had moved. I would've been completely blindsided.
Mel: But she didn't move, and so, if I had told you, then you would've been upset for no reason… Is that what you would've wanted?
Jack: Yes.
Mel: Oh.
Jack: I will always wanna know the truth, whether you think it's gonna upset me or not.
Mel: Jack, I'm really sorry.
Jack: No. It's okay. I mean... It was a bit of a shock.
Mel: Are we okay?
Jack: Yeah… 100%... So are we gonna have a real campout?
Mel: What is a real campout?
Jack: Sleeping under the stars.
Mel: A-ha, see, I have a no-sleeping-on-the-ground policy.
Jack: What, even on a night as gorgeous as this?
Mel: I ask you, why would I sleep outside when I can just enjoy the view and then sleep in my own bed?
Jack: The faint sound of the river lulling us to sleep.
Mel: Hmm.
Jack: Our bodies keeping each other warm.
Mel: Oh, okay. I... I think I can do that.
Jack: Maybe?
Mel: Maybe.
Jack: Mm… Sorry, I gotta...
Mel: That's okay.
Jack: Hey, Mike, what's up? Got it.
Mel: What is it?
Jack: They got him. Jimmy's in custody.
