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Two new students at nearby Belmont University, Ryan and Molly, meet the first day of classes HD ( Drama )
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00:00:00Tell me what it's like.
00:00:01Makes everything feel like...
00:00:03Like what?
00:00:06Like a blank slate.
00:00:09New and promising.
00:00:11Maybe that's what New Year's are for.
00:00:13Do you ever make any resolutions?
00:00:15I try, but...
00:00:17I'm not good at keeping them.
00:00:20Molly.
00:00:21Ryan, I'm...
00:00:22Sorry, you first.
00:00:23No, you.
00:00:24Was it that house I was living in?
00:00:26Or where I come from?
00:00:28Or was it just me?
00:00:30Tell me the truth.
00:00:31It wasn't any of those things.
00:00:33So it was just Kristen?
00:00:34Because I really want to understand what happened last night.
00:00:37It doesn't make sense if...
00:00:39You're the most...
00:00:41Important.
00:00:44Knock, knock.
00:00:45Preston.
00:00:46Oh, you have company.
00:00:48No, no, no, no, no, no.
00:00:49Can you just give me a minute?
00:00:50Please.
00:00:51No, it's fine.
00:00:53We were done.
00:00:53No, no, finish what you were saying.
00:00:55Please.
00:00:55It was the most important...
00:00:58Study help I've ever gotten.
00:01:02And I'm really grateful for it.
00:01:05That's all I was going to say.
00:01:07Merry Christmas, Molly.
00:01:09And good luck with everything.
00:01:12Yeah, you too.
00:01:13We're going to want to get the legal department on that radio station deal.
00:01:39And then after lunch, I need to see Roger about that app development.
00:01:42There's my killer.
00:01:44Always catapulting us into the future.
00:01:45Yeah, somebody has to.
00:01:47Uh-huh.
00:01:47Hi, Dad.
00:01:48So, how was your business trip to Chicago?
00:01:50Cold.
00:01:51How was New Orleans?
00:01:52Humid.
00:01:53You want to switch next time?
00:01:54You bet.
00:01:57You free for dinner tomorrow?
00:01:58Uh, tomorrow.
00:01:59Why?
00:01:59Who needs me tomorrow?
00:02:00I do.
00:02:02I thought we should start talking about your 25th birthday.
00:02:04Taking over as CEO.
00:02:06It's time to start drawing up the papers.
00:02:08Oh, I can, uh, get Preston roped in, too.
00:02:11Our nearly appointed CFO should be there.
00:02:13Sure.
00:02:14Make it a real celebration.
00:02:16And maybe part of a bigger announcement.
00:02:18Oh, Dad.
00:02:19Come on.
00:02:20Third 25.
00:02:21Hitch yourself to a real go-getter.
00:02:23Take over the company and get your trust all in one.
00:02:26Can you set us up for steaks at McCann's tomorrow with Preston?
00:02:29And, uh, tell publicity.
00:02:30I'm coming down.
00:02:34You okay?
00:02:36Yeah.
00:02:37Yeah, sure.
00:02:39Red meat publicity.
00:02:40Turning 25.
00:02:42Yeah, who'd have thought?
00:02:43I'm coming down.
00:03:13There he is.
00:03:19Oh, look at the holidays.
00:03:20Oh, I missed you.
00:03:24Oh, no, I got this.
00:03:27You have a real nice mom.
00:03:29Oh, he knows.
00:03:30Don't you know?
00:03:31Yes, I know.
00:03:35Your room.
00:03:36And your desk.
00:03:38But I kind of repurposed it.
00:03:39And Italy.
00:03:41Your favorite.
00:03:41Yeah.
00:03:43George Jones and Johnny Cash are in the closet.
00:03:45You're not mad, are you?
00:03:46Mom.
00:03:47Of course you should have.
00:03:48But I might be done with the road for a little while.
00:03:52I was thinking I could crash here.
00:03:54Really?
00:03:55I can make it work.
00:03:56I can work at the dining room table.
00:03:57Are you serious?
00:03:58I'm still looking at possibilities, but I thought I might, you know, stick around after the holidays this year.
00:04:02If that's okay.
00:04:03Of course it's okay.
00:04:05Oh.
00:04:06Oh, I really should have checked with you first.
00:04:09But we'll get you unpacked and we'll get you sorted.
00:04:11Oh, what did you pack?
00:04:14Books.
00:04:14That's what I did on the tour buses.
00:04:16Every hair of an e-reader.
00:04:17Real books with actual paper.
00:04:20I like the way they feel.
00:04:22You know what?
00:04:23Might swing by the bridge this afternoon and pick up a new one.
00:04:25Oh.
00:04:26You didn't hear.
00:04:27Hey, Eloise.
00:04:36Happy holidays, Charlie.
00:04:37Can't wait for the reopening.
00:04:39Oh, very soon.
00:04:43Hey, Bert.
00:04:44Hi, Charlie.
00:04:46Okay.
00:04:48Luther, what's the good news?
00:04:51Sean.
00:04:53No way.
00:04:54You finally did it.
00:04:56All thanks to you introducing us in the cookbook section.
00:04:59How are the repairs coming?
00:05:00Well, we're nearly there.
00:05:02My favorite people.
00:05:05Do you have a date for the reopening yet?
00:05:07Miss Big Shot Law Firm, partner.
00:05:10Any day now.
00:05:12In the meantime, Luther just got the lease for his restaurant.
00:05:14So you just camp out there and feel we're ready for our big day.
00:05:18Merry Christmas.
00:05:19Merry Christmas, Charlie.
00:05:20Merry Christmas, Charlie.
00:05:26Merry Christmas, Charlie.
00:05:27Merry Christmas, Charlie.
00:05:55Hey, we need to put in more orders for that new bestseller.
00:06:11They went fast.
00:06:13I know.
00:06:14I can't believe everyone actually came out in this weather.
00:06:19Days like this, I wonder why we ever started a business made out of paper.
00:06:25Oh, Charlie, I think I've done another leak.
00:06:30Do we have any more buckets?
00:06:32Sure, yeah, maybe I can steal one from the cafe.
00:06:37Gorda!
00:06:38Charlie!
00:06:39Charlie!
00:06:40Water's coming in through.
00:06:42There's a huge hole.
00:06:44It's coming in quick.
00:06:45Let's hold on to one point.
00:06:55There you are.
00:07:01Didn't bring your scarf.
00:07:06I heard from the insurance company.
00:07:10Fred's insurance on the building only covers structural damage.
00:07:14Yeah.
00:07:14What about our renter's insurance?
00:07:20The bare minimum.
00:07:22Far from enough.
00:07:28We need to repaint my furniture.
00:07:31Most of all, books.
00:07:43It's their final decision.
00:07:48Oh.
00:07:51Hey, do you remember Ray Kurtz?
00:07:54He was a teller at Winston Hills Bank.
00:07:57Well, now he's a loan officer.
00:07:59I ran into him.
00:08:02Charlie, that's not our bank.
00:08:04He was talking about how much this place meant to him.
00:08:07I'm meeting with him tomorrow.
00:08:08I got a great feeling about it.
00:08:10Charlie, we're late on our lease.
00:08:12We can barely pay our bills.
00:08:16What are you saying?
00:08:17We've had so many wonderful years here.
00:08:22We need to be honest about what's going on.
00:08:26I know what's going on.
00:08:28This is still our dream.
00:08:31We just, we need to have faith a little longer.
00:08:37And there's always room for hope.
00:08:41God wouldn't have brought us this far to give up on us now.
00:08:44Christmas is coming.
00:08:46Good things happen at Christmas.
00:08:52You'll see.
00:08:55Right, my love?
00:08:56Within ten years,
00:09:26I'd like to play at that club.
00:09:29Have my music there.
00:09:31Be considered in company with part of everybody else that's been there.
00:09:35Okay, now you.
00:09:39Why?
00:09:40Hey, stop it.
00:09:43Stop it.
00:09:43Come on.
00:09:44Cut it out.
00:09:45Right, you've got to say stuff out loud right now.
00:09:47Your video.
00:09:49Yeah, but you'll be in my life in ten years.
00:09:50So, what do you think?
00:09:52Uh, what?
00:09:55Say it.
00:09:56Say it right now.
00:09:59I don't think I want to run my dad's company.
00:10:01And I'm not even sure I want to stay in Seattle.
00:10:05Molly.
00:10:07I can't believe I just said that.
00:10:09Preston, hi.
00:10:19Peking duck for me.
00:10:20Long life noodles for you.
00:10:22Thanks.
00:10:24Hi.
00:10:24Hi.
00:10:25Last day of every school year,
00:10:43my mom waltzed me into the bridge to pick out my summer reading.
00:10:46At first, I thought I'd hate it, but I fell in love.
00:10:50I have a son now.
00:10:51Six months old.
00:10:52We read to him every night.
00:10:54Nothing better in the world.
00:10:59So, I work the numbers a million different ways.
00:11:04Bookstores are hard right now.
00:11:06I tried explaining how unique the bridge is
00:11:09and that you and Mrs. B have made it work for so many years
00:11:11and it was just bad luck with your roof.
00:11:14But I was told it's too big a risk.
00:11:18I am so sorry.
00:11:19We can't offer you a loan right now.
00:11:30Charlie.
00:11:33I would have called, but I wanted to tell you in person.
00:11:37Your store means so much to the community.
00:11:39You're like family.
00:11:44I'm sure you did everything you could.
00:11:47If you wouldn't mind, you know, not mentioning this to anyone.
00:11:53I'd appreciate it.
00:11:54I believe you are.
00:12:04Hi, you didn't answer your phone.
00:12:30How did it go?
00:12:31Oh, Charlie.
00:12:36We still have options.
00:12:41No.
00:12:45Fred heard from the insurance company, too.
00:12:49And without our back payments, our promise of catching up,
00:12:52he wants to put the building up for sale January 1st.
00:12:56He wants to offer it to us first, of course.
00:13:03Two weeks? There's no way that we...
00:13:07I know.
00:13:09Now listen, Charlie.
00:13:10I heard about a new job opening at Pricemart.
00:13:13You're a good salesman.
00:13:15I'm a bookseller, Donna.
00:13:17All right, I sell books.
00:13:19I know.
00:13:20But if we don't stay...
00:13:21We have to.
00:13:23So what are you...
00:13:24Are you saying you're giving up?
00:13:25I don't want to.
00:13:25Yeah, but you are.
00:13:26What else are we going to do, Charlie?
00:13:28If we don't talk practically about this,
00:13:31it won't just be our store.
00:13:33It will be our house, too.
00:13:35Now, I love this place just as much as you do.
00:13:37But it's been months, Charlie.
00:13:42And we are facing...
00:13:43So if we just...
00:13:48Give up.
00:13:52What did it all add up to?
00:13:54It doesn't change who you are.
00:14:00Maybe Christmas isn't coming after all.
00:14:02Don't say that, Charlie.
00:14:04Charlie.
00:14:07I'll meet you back at home, okay?
00:14:14No.
00:14:17Let me drive, Charlie.
00:14:20Okay?
00:14:21Come with me.
00:14:23Leave your car here.
00:14:24We can pick it up in the morning.
00:14:25I just need a minute.
00:14:37Come with me.
00:14:57Come with me.
00:14:58Okay.
00:14:59Let's go.
00:15:29Hello?
00:15:37What?
00:15:39What are you talking about?
00:15:45When?
00:15:47No.
00:15:49No, no, no.
00:15:59Charlie's in a level 3 coma.
00:16:02That means he's unresponsive to eye, verbal, and motor testing.
00:16:06He's unrespirated because he can't breathe on his own.
00:16:08What are his chances of coming out?
00:16:10Well, if the swelling from his injury resolves quickly, it's a matter of days.
00:16:14What do I do?
00:16:15Talk to him.
00:16:16Tell him what's waiting for him.
00:16:18And no one knows for sure, but people believe it makes a difference.
00:16:22And there is a chapel down the hall if you're interested.
00:16:25Praying never hurt.
00:16:26Anyway, I'll circle back in a few hours.
00:16:32Dr. Matz is an excellent doctor.
00:16:34Charlie's in good hands.
00:16:35Um, I need to call some people, so...
00:16:41I'll do it.
00:16:42Give me your phone.
00:16:43You stay by his side.
00:16:45Everyone on this floor knows what you and Charlie mean to me.
00:16:50Last time I even tried to pray.
00:16:53Charlie's the one with the faith.
00:16:55We'll find it together then.
00:16:56I'm here, okay?
00:17:19Molly Callen?
00:17:21I hope I have the right number.
00:17:23It's Edna Largo from Franklin, Tennessee.
00:17:25We met years ago.
00:17:28I thought you'd want to know.
00:17:30Charlie Barton's has been in a terrible car accident.
00:17:34When I saw your name on Donna's phone, I thought you'd want to know.
00:17:38If you want more information, I know.
00:17:40Ready?
00:17:44Honey?
00:17:45You okay?
00:17:47Um, I'm...
00:17:49Headache again?
00:17:53Dizzy.
00:17:55I think I have to cancel, if that's okay.
00:18:00Yeah, sure.
00:18:02I'll drive you home.
00:18:03You don't have to do that.
00:18:04It's okay.
00:18:05Mom, if you're dizzy, I'm driving you home.
00:18:10Yeah, okay.
00:18:11Okay.
00:18:12Gotcha.
00:18:12Sorry.
00:18:15Charlie Barton's has been in a terrible car accident, and when I saw your name on Donna's phone, I thought you would want to know.
00:18:22If you want more information, my number is...
00:18:25I'm so sorry.
00:18:28You don't know anymore?
00:18:29There was a mention in the Franklin paper.
00:18:33Bookstore owner in an accident.
00:18:34He skidded on ice, and he hit a pool.
00:18:38So you looked it up?
00:18:39I haven't seen him in years.
00:18:42I never went back to Franklin.
00:18:44I left it all behind.
00:18:45No one in this room thinks you left anything behind.
00:18:50Did you watch that video?
00:18:52Okay.
00:18:53Please.
00:19:01Stop me from doing something I'll regret.
00:19:03Why would I do that?
00:19:04Because.
00:19:05It's a place I lived for three months.
00:19:06Why should I go back?
00:19:07Honey, you don't just miss Charlie or the bridge.
00:19:11You miss the girl you were there.
00:19:13Or else, why would you be watching the video this many Christmases later?
00:19:18Why do you know everything?
00:19:19We both know if you don't go to Franklin, in three months you'll be CEO, engaged to Preston, and never look back.
00:19:29It's now or never, right?
00:19:41That is not young Ryan Kelly.
00:19:43How you doing?
00:19:44Man, you sure grew up a lot since you used to try to sneak in here underage to hear the music.
00:19:51Eh, not that often.
00:19:52Every weekend.
00:19:53Come on.
00:19:55I see you've been playing backup gigs around the country.
00:19:58Good on you.
00:20:00When you're heading out?
00:20:01Actually, I was thinking about sticking around here.
00:20:03Trying to find some new work in town.
00:20:05Ooh, yeah.
00:20:06That bad, huh?
00:20:07It's the new technology.
00:20:09Makes for fewer gigs.
00:20:11Those go to the locals who stuck around.
00:20:13You know what?
00:20:14I just lost my backup guy for amateur night.
00:20:18Tuesdays and Thursdays.
00:20:20If you're serious, it's yours.
00:20:22Good way to connect with the regulars.
00:20:24Start tonight if you like.
00:20:26Only two hours.
00:20:28Sounds great.
00:20:28I'll take it.
00:20:29Gotta get out of my mom's house as soon as possible.
00:20:31Welcome to Lucky.
00:20:32Thanks.
00:20:33Ryan Kelly.
00:20:34Kirsten.
00:20:38Ooh!
00:20:39Oh, I didn't know you were back.
00:20:40What are you doing here?
00:20:41Me?
00:20:42What are you doing here?
00:20:43I'm gainfully employed.
00:20:45Me too.
00:20:45Starting Tuesdays and Thursday nights.
00:20:47Amateur night.
00:20:48Gonna be so much better than the last guy.
00:20:50So does this mean you're staying?
00:20:52Everything okay?
00:20:53They fire you?
00:20:55Nothing like that.
00:20:56I took a break from the last leg.
00:20:58Thought I'd try to get something going around here, you know?
00:21:00Stick around for more than just the holidays.
00:21:02What about you?
00:21:03What happened with your degree?
00:21:04Why are you waitressing?
00:21:05Well, I guess getting married and divorced in the span of two years leaves you with a lot
00:21:09to think about.
00:21:11I guess I'm just doing the same thing you are.
00:21:12Trying to figure out what comes next.
00:21:15I'm staying in my parents' guest room.
00:21:17My mom turned my room into her office.
00:21:20Drinks after you play tonight?
00:21:22Yeah, yeah.
00:21:22You bet.
00:21:23I'm gonna go grab my guitar, though, and stop by the bridge and see if they need anything.
00:21:26Oh.
00:21:27You haven't heard.
00:21:28About the flood, yeah.
00:21:29My mom told me.
00:21:30They're rebuilding.
00:21:31I mean, or so I thought.
00:21:33What?
00:21:34Um, Charlie was in a car accident.
00:21:37He's in the ICU in a coma.
00:21:39Ryan, I'm so sorry.
00:21:40I figured you heard.
00:21:41You know, people are leaving voicemails like crazy.
00:21:51Jenny said she would be happy to sue the pole.
00:21:53The weather forecast doesn't call for snow this week, but we're hoping for Christmas.
00:22:06I brought some of your favorite decorations, too.
00:22:16Hey.
00:22:17You're the talker, Charlie, not me.
00:22:25All I can say is...
00:22:28Come back to me.
00:22:33Please.
00:22:34Please.
00:22:34Please.
00:22:34Please.
00:22:34Please.
00:22:36Please.
00:22:38Please.
00:22:38Please.
00:22:39Please.
00:22:40Please.
00:22:41Please.
00:22:42Please.
00:22:43Please.
00:22:44Please.
00:22:45Please.
00:22:46Please.
00:22:47Please.
00:22:48Ryan Kelly...
00:22:55You didn't have to come, but I'm so glad you did.
00:22:59The bridge, you and Charlie...
00:23:02What can I do?
00:23:05Nothing.
00:23:06We're just waiting now.
00:23:08this is probably i brought some books
00:23:14i thought i might help you restock or you could read to them or i could i actually don't have
00:23:22that much going on right now wait a minute not much going on in your emails you mentioned all
00:23:28that work you were doing on the road i'm back now well that's good it is good isn't it how about i
00:23:36grab you a coffee yell at a nurse buy you lunch oh you know there is one thing i don't know if
00:23:44charlie remembered to lock up before he left just give me your keys i'll stop by tonight and i'll
00:23:49bring you back some dinner too well i think edna has that handle but i do think i want to head down
00:23:55to the cafeteria and get something very bad for me besides i could use the walk
00:24:02charlie's a fighter have faith you'll see come on
00:24:09so
00:24:16so
00:25:51You guessed it, my first day in the bridge.
00:25:57Somehow you knew how badly I wanted a family like that.
00:26:02You made such a difference.
00:26:04You and Donna and the bridge.
00:26:07Can we tell you that?
00:26:07I wish I'd said it sooner.
00:26:14I wish I'd sent a note or something, but I guess I just came to say thank you.
00:26:31Molly?
00:26:32Ryan.
00:26:35What are you doing?
00:26:37Charlie.
00:26:38Oh, of course.
00:26:40Yeah, Edna called.
00:26:41Edna?
00:26:42Yeah, she thought that I might, even though it's been seven years.
00:26:45Seven years.
00:26:46Yeah.
00:26:49She was right.
00:26:51I don't know what I thought I could do, but just if there was anything.
00:26:55Yeah, I was running an errand for Donna and I got all in my truck and realized I forgot my name.
00:26:59Oscar?
00:26:59Oscar the truck?
00:27:00Yeah.
00:27:01Yeah, I haven't driven it much in the last few years.
00:27:03Oh, new truck?
00:27:04No.
00:27:04No, I've been on the road playing music.
00:27:06Oh.
00:27:07Great, right.
00:27:09I remember you saying you were going on tour.
00:27:11Yeah.
00:27:12How's Kristen with you being away?
00:27:15Your wife, do you guys have kids yet?
00:27:17Uh, no, we never married.
00:27:20She married a guy that she met in Virginia at school.
00:27:23And I never got married, so.
00:27:30But you're engaged to, uh, Preston.
00:27:35Um, and, and the company, your dad's?
00:27:38Yep.
00:27:38In three months, I'm, uh, taking over as CEO.
00:27:41On your 25th birthday.
00:27:45Looks like it all worked out, just like your dad wanted, huh?
00:27:48Well, okay.
00:27:51Uh, Ryan, wait, are, are you?
00:27:56Yeah?
00:27:56Sorry, uh, if you're doing anything to help Charlie and Donna, I would really like to be a part of it.
00:28:02Uh, if I could, it's, it's why I came.
00:28:05Sure.
00:28:06Yeah, yeah, I'll let you know.
00:28:07Okay.
00:28:08Bye, Mom.
00:28:09Bye.
00:28:18I thought Ryan not being married would be a good thing.
00:28:21Well, not if he never married and he never called.
00:28:24You never called him.
00:28:25Because he was going back to her.
00:28:27They were going to be together forever.
00:28:29You okay?
00:28:30Yes.
00:28:30I mean, it's just, it's, I'm sad.
00:28:33At least you're feeling.
00:28:34That's more than you've done in a while.
00:28:36I guess I just thought that if I came back here, things would be clearer, that I would know about my future or what I'm supposed to do.
00:28:41But if you do know, you're just too chicken to say it out loud.
00:28:46Are you coming home?
00:28:48Not until I make up for being horrible and do what I came here to do.
00:28:51Which is help the Burtons.
00:28:54That's what this trip is about now.
00:28:55You could do worse.
00:28:57You're a good friend, you know that?
00:28:58Best friend.
00:29:00I'm sorry about this.
00:29:03Call when you need to, okay?
00:29:06Okay.
00:29:08Bye.
00:29:14Talk to me.
00:29:16You've been quiet all night.
00:29:18I told him to give up.
00:29:20At the bookstore.
00:29:21Right before the accident.
00:29:24What state must he have been in when he got behind that wheel?
00:29:27Don't do that.
00:29:28People say things.
00:29:31He knows how much you love him.
00:29:33So much I told him to give up his dream?
00:29:36He's coming back.
00:29:38That's what you tell him.
00:29:39What he's got to come back to.
00:29:42See, that's the thing.
00:29:44Our insurance appeal was denied.
00:29:46There's no money for the repairs.
00:29:49What?
00:29:50Why didn't you say anything?
00:29:52Because he thought we'd overcome it.
00:29:55Fred's putting the building up for sale January 1st.
00:29:58Donna.
00:30:00I'm so scared.
00:30:02I'm scared.
00:30:03That's why he's not rallying.
00:30:04No.
00:30:05It's just...
00:30:05Stop.
00:30:08There are so many people that are pulling for you.
00:30:10So many people that know Charlie would never give up.
00:30:14You need to let him know you're one of them.
00:30:16What?
00:30:30You need to know you and be one of them.
00:30:30You can still hear me.
00:30:31Okay?
00:30:31Oh, my God.
00:30:31You're open to the ceiling.
00:30:33I'm so scared.
00:30:34Oh, my God.
00:30:34How is this?
00:30:35I'm so scared.
00:30:37I'm sorry.
00:30:37Oh, my God.
00:30:37Okay.
00:30:38Bye-bye.
00:30:38Star Wars Hurricanepolitik.
00:30:39I'm so scared.
00:30:41No, why?
00:30:41I'm sorry.
00:30:42I'm sorry.
00:30:42I't gekommen.
00:30:43You want to do it?
00:31:14Donna said you'd be here tonight.
00:31:19The bridge is in trouble.
00:31:21Donna and Charlie are in trouble.
00:31:23Their lives are going to go up in smoke unless somebody does something fast.
00:31:27Are you willing to help?
00:31:28Yeah.
00:31:32It's terrible. I had no idea.
00:31:35No one does.
00:31:37That's the thing. He was too proud to say anything.
00:31:40And now...
00:31:42What do we do?
00:31:44I don't know.
00:31:45But I thought if we can rally enough people who care as much as we do...
00:31:49We might be able to figure it out.
00:31:52We're going to have to.
00:31:57Hi.
00:31:58I'm not sure if you remember, but...
00:32:01Molly Callens.
00:32:02Yeah.
00:32:02I really don't mean to barge in, but I was hoping maybe you would have some time.
00:32:12The storm hit everyone pretty hard.
00:32:15I mean, people were cleaning up for weeks.
00:32:18You know, if it wasn't for the condition of our roof...
00:32:22We might be like everyone else.
00:32:24You know what?
00:32:25I want to hear about you.
00:32:26What are you doing in town?
00:32:27Um, actually, I came to see you and Charlie.
00:32:31Really?
00:32:33After all this time?
00:32:34I never forgot Franklin or my time at the bridge.
00:32:37I mean...
00:32:38I know it was short, but...
00:32:40It was very important to me.
00:32:43So, Molly, is your life good?
00:32:47Are you doing what you want to do?
00:32:52Who's that?
00:32:58Oh.
00:32:59Look who I found.
00:33:01Hi.
00:33:02Hey.
00:33:03They're from the bridge.
00:33:05I was just bringing them for Donna.
00:33:06Oh.
00:33:09Oh, and your keys.
00:33:10Thanks.
00:33:11Do you want some tea?
00:33:12Yeah, I can make some more tea.
00:33:13Oh, no.
00:33:14Actually, I got to go to Lucky.
00:33:16I don't mind.
00:33:16I'll make you some tea.
00:33:20Lucky.
00:33:21Oh, yeah.
00:33:22Yeah, I just got back to town and, uh...
00:33:25That's...
00:33:25It's not really important.
00:33:27Sure it is.
00:33:28You're playing at Lucky.
00:33:29I'm happy for you.
00:33:30Yeah.
00:33:32I should probably get going.
00:33:34Okay, see you.
00:33:37Hey.
00:33:38Can I ask you a question?
00:33:40Sure.
00:33:40We need to help the bridge and Charlie.
00:33:43I just thought...
00:33:44This needs a wider audience.
00:33:47So...
00:33:47Would you know how to get the word out?
00:33:49Yeah.
00:33:50A hundred percent.
00:33:50Where do I sign up?
00:33:53So, you're playing Lucky.
00:33:54That's really not what you think.
00:33:56Oh, come on.
00:33:57Today it's back up for someone else and tomorrow you're setting the world on fire.
00:34:01You still believe it?
00:34:08I never doubted your talent or that you'd end up where you want to be.
00:34:15You, um...
00:34:17Gotta go?
00:34:19Oh, yeah, I do.
00:34:20But, uh, could I get...
00:34:21You want my number for the bridge stuff?
00:34:22Yeah.
00:34:23Is it the same?
00:34:23Yeah.
00:34:24I got it.
00:34:24There she is.
00:34:51Preston.
00:34:55Your dad had a two-day conference in Nashville and he sent me in his place.
00:35:00He was in a thoughtful.
00:35:01Super.
00:35:02I figured he'd give us a minute away from Seattle.
00:35:04You've talked about this place enough.
00:35:08Why'd you come here, anyway?
00:35:09I'm still, uh, pushing that radio station deal through, so...
00:35:12Yeah.
00:35:13So, you do dinner?
00:35:16Or be part of the conference?
00:35:18I'm gonna take some time to myself.
00:35:20Uh...
00:35:21Actually, I'm beat.
00:35:23I'm gonna turn in.
00:35:24Oh, yeah.
00:35:25Sure.
00:35:26Here.
00:35:29Good night.
00:35:30Good night.
00:35:30Good night.
00:35:31Good night.
00:36:01Molly, wait.
00:36:31So awful.
00:36:54Should I just...
00:36:57I'm seeing Donna later.
00:36:59Do you want me to take a tour?
00:37:01Would you?
00:37:02Yeah.
00:37:02I mean, I don't know them that well, but...
00:37:04Sure.
00:37:05Thanks.
00:37:06Oh, uh, Lonnie.
00:37:07Molly.
00:37:08Please give Donna my best.
00:37:11See ya.
00:37:12Bye.
00:37:12Bye.
00:37:12I still remember when Lonnie first moved here to work in the music business.
00:37:28You remember everybody.
00:37:30Charlie's the one with the real memory.
00:37:33You'd be so touched to see how kind everyone's being.
00:37:36Maybe he does.
00:37:37Hey, how did you and Charlie meet, anyway?
00:37:43Fighting number book.
00:37:45At the opposite kind of bookstore from the bridge.
00:37:49Who won?
00:37:50Me.
00:37:51Right.
00:37:51But he leveraged it into a date, so he says he won.
00:38:03Did you know that Charlie was the one right away?
00:38:08I could see his heart from that first minute.
00:38:17He had me from go.
00:38:23I still feel that way when I see him.
00:38:27Every day.
00:38:29I think that anyone who ever gets to feel that way...
00:38:33is very lucky.
00:38:38Don't you agree?
00:38:41Yeah.
00:39:08Hi.
00:39:16Molly.
00:39:17I think I know how to save the bridge.
00:39:19Can I come in?
00:39:19Yeah, yeah, come on.
00:39:20The store is a testament to Donna and Charlie's love.
00:39:23Both of books and of each other.
00:39:26And they use that love to connect people.
00:39:28And help them become who they're meant to be.
00:39:31You know?
00:39:31And I don't know, maybe it's because I was 18 and I didn't know any better.
00:39:35But last night, I was looking at the website and it helped me remember that magic that allowed customers to find those stories and the people that were meant to change their lives.
00:39:44And I just feel like if we could get that out there, that people could rally around that and they would want to save it too.
00:39:51Do you know what I mean?
00:39:52So, social media then?
00:39:53Exactly.
00:39:54And you've seen the website?
00:39:55It's prehistoric.
00:39:56They're not on Twitter or Instagram or even Facebook, I think.
00:40:01What?
00:40:01I'm just picturing Charlie on Facebook.
00:40:04Yeah.
00:40:06Maybe we can access an old database for a mailing list and then Donna could help with the customer files.
00:40:11Well, I could go by the hospital and...
00:40:13I could come with you, if that's okay.
00:40:16Yeah.
00:40:17Yeah, yeah.
00:40:17We always did work well together.
00:40:19Yeah, we did.
00:40:20A Twitter account?
00:40:27We'll create it.
00:40:28Or Molly will because I have no idea what I'm talking about.
00:40:33But we can post updates on the store and Charlie.
00:40:36How's he doing?
00:40:37Well, the doctor says he's a little more responsive every day.
00:40:41That's great.
00:40:42We just want him to have something promising to come home to.
00:40:46Charlie would like the way you keep saying we...
00:40:49We always knew things would change, but Charlie always insisted that people would still want to hold a book in their hands, you know?
00:40:58Turn down the pages, pass them down.
00:41:01That's why we kept hosting events.
00:41:03It's about the people, he'd always say.
00:41:08Keeping the community together.
00:41:12Community?
00:41:13That's it.
00:41:14I've got an idea.
00:41:16It's a little old school, but do you want to come with me?
00:41:19Sure.
00:41:21Come on.
00:41:22All the Main Street businesses benefit from each other.
00:41:25We figured maybe the local shops could help get the word out.
00:41:28Tell people about it, put in a promotion, or donate.
00:41:30Charlie and Donna are the sweetest, most wonderful people, but we were hit by the storm, too, and I really don't have anything to offer.
00:41:38Thanks.
00:41:39If anything changes.
00:41:41Can I ask, a lot of the flowers that people brought to put outside the bridge, they came from your shop, didn't they?
00:41:47Yeah.
00:41:47Do you think you could put aside a portion of the sales for Charlie's recovery?
00:41:52That I could do.
00:41:53That's great.
00:41:56Wouldn't amount to much, even if I did donate a piece.
00:42:01I bet Charlie and Donna have bought a lot of stuff here over the years.
00:42:05Come into customers, 20 years.
00:42:09Some sort of businessman now.
00:42:11Not even close.
00:42:13Maybe you can't donate money, but do you have books?
00:42:16The store needs to be restocked.
00:42:18Wait, the bridge needs books?
00:42:20Charlie said they were reopening in about a week.
00:42:22Yeah, that's what he's been telling people.
00:42:24The bridge needs help?
00:42:26I'll end a hand.
00:42:26I'm sure a lot of people feel that way.
00:42:28Well, is there somewhere we could gather up, or...?
00:42:31We need it to go viral.
00:42:32Fast.
00:42:33Which means tapping into people's emotions, what they love.
00:42:37The story of a singular bookstore, a beloved owner in trouble.
00:42:40Everyone can relate to that.
00:42:42Yeah, everybody has a favorite book or bookstore.
00:42:44And if we can drive them to the bridge's website to share those feelings and those favorites...
00:42:48With links to donate and support the bridge and Charlie's recovery.
00:42:51It's everything that Charlie was all about.
00:42:53Bringing people together over their love of books.
00:42:56I'm gonna call my marketing department and see if they can give us some help with this.
00:43:00Shoot, I need a signal.
00:43:02You guys, keep talking.
00:43:06She's some go-getter.
00:43:14Wow, it's so weird to be in here.
00:43:15You talked about this place so often.
00:43:17Does it meet your expectations?
00:43:18Yeah, I mean, it definitely looks like somewhere somebody would go to be discovered.
00:43:24Hey, has it been okay for you?
00:43:25You said you were on the road.
00:43:26I've been making a decent living and working with some great, great people.
00:43:29So, I just kind of hope they'll be somewhere else by now, I guess.
00:43:33Yeah.
00:43:35What?
00:43:35Oh, nothing.
00:43:38I just thought that following my path might take me somewhere different, too.
00:43:43Maybe someplace more rewarding.
00:43:44It has its rewards, but I don't know.
00:43:46Some days it just feels...
00:43:47Maybe when you're 18, you have all these big ideas and then reality sets in.
00:43:56Do you really believe that?
00:44:00No.
00:44:02Being here and helping people who need it, it just feels so much more like what I thought
00:44:06it would than being part of a big company.
00:44:10I just feel like it could do so much good.
00:44:11Are you still writing songs?
00:44:17Yeah.
00:44:17I just started again recently.
00:44:20Really?
00:44:21Yeah.
00:44:21That's great.
00:44:22Hey, Rai.
00:44:22You're up.
00:44:23Great.
00:44:25Hey, do you want to stick around and watch the set and catch up more after?
00:44:28Sure.
00:44:28I'd love to hear you play.
00:44:30Great.
00:44:33You a fan?
00:44:34I'm an old fan.
00:44:36Molly.
00:44:36Hi.
00:44:37Molly.
00:44:38Nice to meet you.
00:44:38Uh, so, yeah, um, we're right in the middle of a shift change here, so if you could settle
00:44:43up from before, then I'll have a new waitress who'll be right here.
00:44:47Kristen.
00:44:48Molly.
00:44:49Hi.
00:44:49Wow, what are you doing in Franklin?
00:44:51Uh, the bridge.
00:44:52Oh, sure.
00:44:53And Charlie, so it's just...
00:44:56I thought you were in Virginia, married, Brian said?
00:44:59Uh, yeah, that didn't work out so well.
00:45:02I'm sorry.
00:45:03It's okay.
00:45:04I'm here.
00:45:05Here?
00:45:06At Lucky?
00:45:07Yeah.
00:45:08Right.
00:45:09Wow.
00:45:11Oh, wow, you're engaged.
00:45:13Yeah, sure, yeah.
00:45:15Huh.
00:45:18You know, I just remembered...
00:45:21Could you tell Ryan that I forgot about a business call I have to make to Seattle?
00:45:25Because I work in Seattle.
00:45:27Actually, I live in Seattle.
00:45:28My life is primarily inside...
00:45:31In Seattle?
00:45:32Yeah, so I gotta go, but if you could just tell him that it'd be great.
00:45:38Yeah, thanks, Kristen.
00:45:52There you are.
00:45:54Hi.
00:45:55I, uh, tried calling, but...
00:45:57You okay?
00:45:59Yeah.
00:46:00Yeah, how's the conference?
00:46:01It's great.
00:46:02Great.
00:46:03Listen, I was just about to go for a workout, but...
00:46:05You want to take a walk?
00:46:06Sure.
00:46:07Great.
00:46:08I love this time of year.
00:46:15It makes me...
00:46:17I don't know.
00:46:20Yeah?
00:46:20A little bold.
00:46:23Molly.
00:46:26I think you know how I've felt about you for a long time now.
00:46:28It's crazy that all these years later, I'm doing exactly what I want to do with exactly
00:46:45the people I want to deal with.
00:46:47And there's only one more thing that wouldn't make me even happier.
00:46:49Marry me.
00:46:57I didn't expect to be doing this in my workout clothes and the rings in my room, but the
00:47:03moment felt right.
00:47:04Oh, Preston.
00:47:05Oh, Preston, yes?
00:47:15I'm sorry.
00:47:17I love you.
00:47:18No.
00:47:19I don't...
00:47:20I don't feel...
00:47:22Yes, you do, Molly.
00:47:25We've been together for...
00:47:28But I waited.
00:47:32And if you didn't...
00:47:35What have we been doing?
00:47:36I should have said something earlier.
00:47:38I was just...
00:47:40It's being back in Franklin, I...
00:47:42What is it with this place?
00:47:44Everything you love is in Seattle.
00:47:45Your father, your friends, your work.
00:47:48Me?
00:47:52There's a whole life waiting for you.
00:47:54It's not a life that I chose.
00:47:56Being back here, I realize that I can't commit to a job.
00:48:00Let alone a marriage.
00:48:02Before I figure out what I'm supposed to be like on my own.
00:48:11I'm sorry.
00:48:13You've always known what you were meant for, and all I'm asking for is a chance to do that, too.
00:48:19Can you understand that?
00:48:24Preston?
00:48:24And the stupid thing is, ever since she's got to town, I felt different.
00:48:46Like I have direction again.
00:48:48I know how to move forward.
00:48:50And songs?
00:48:51They've been flying out of me.
00:48:53Good ones.
00:48:54I have been waiting a long time for this.
00:48:59Ryan Kelly performing his own music.
00:49:02Fine.
00:49:02Oh, wow.
00:49:09I've...
00:49:09I've got to go right now.
00:49:11Thanks so much for the talk, Mickey.
00:49:12Hi, Mom.
00:49:31Hi, Dad.
00:49:33Did you get my messages?
00:49:34I...
00:49:34No, sorry.
00:49:35I couldn't...
00:49:36You turned Preston down.
00:49:37What?
00:49:38He called you?
00:49:38No, I called him to ask for the conferences.
00:49:41He was beside himself.
00:49:42I asked what happened.
00:49:42He told me.
00:49:43What are you doing?
00:49:44I'm trying to figure that out.
00:49:45Then come home.
00:49:46Get away from that place.
00:49:47No.
00:49:48No?
00:49:48No, I have to see this through.
00:49:49There's a bookstore and Charlie and Donna.
00:49:51You ran away from that place after your heart was broken.
00:49:54I picked you up.
00:49:55I dusted you off.
00:49:56If you think I'm interested in helping you through that again, you're wrong.
00:49:59Look, I've put my entire life in your hands, and they're safe hands, but isn't turning 25 time for me to take control?
00:50:07Shouldn't I follow my dreams like Mom wanted me to?
00:50:10Well, what are your dreams?
00:50:12Tell me, what is it you really want to do?
00:50:18Uh.
00:50:20Honey, if you don't answer, I am coming down there.
00:50:24Charlie's getting off the ventilator.
00:50:26Wait, who is that?
00:50:26Um, Dad, I have to call you back.
00:50:44Okay, Charlie.
00:50:45I'm going to let you breathe on your own for a few minutes.
00:50:48Now, it might be a little uncomfortable at first because you'll be exercising muscles you haven't used in a few days.
00:50:54Edna here is going to take your vitals, and if there's any distress, we're going to give you back all the oxygen you need, okay?
00:50:59You need to breathe, too, all right?
00:51:06Talk to him.
00:51:07Tell him what's happening.
00:51:09You're doing great, Charlie.
00:51:13You're breathing.
00:51:15Good.
00:51:15Keep it up, Charlie.
00:51:17We're all here.
00:51:18Keep going, my love.
00:51:19That's all right.
00:51:25We'll do a little more each day.
00:51:27Yeah, and if he keeps us up and the swelling continues to go down, we're really looking at him out of days.
00:51:32In the meantime, keep up the sensory simulation.
00:51:34Talk to him, play music.
00:51:35Anything that connects him back to his life.
00:51:39Teachers told my parents I'd never learn to read.
00:51:42Because of you and the bridge, I teach English to special needs kids now.
00:51:46Hear that, Charlie?
00:51:48You gave me my first book for free when I was eight.
00:51:51I traded it for another until I had my first job that can buy books on my own.
00:51:55My sponsor turned me on to the bridge.
00:51:57Charlie, you helped me find the books I needed to heal.
00:52:00We got information about adoption at the bridge.
00:52:03Thanks to you, we have a baby girl.
00:52:05There's a picture.
00:52:05Look.
00:52:06You know, Charlie and I weren't able to have kids.
00:52:13He said, we'll just make the bridge our family.
00:52:21Charlie.
00:52:24Sweetheart.
00:52:26Look at what you've made.
00:52:29Come on.
00:52:31Open your eyes.
00:52:32See what's surrounding you.
00:52:37So much is waiting.
00:52:40Christmas is waiting.
00:52:43That's not all.
00:52:45This is $500.
00:52:47Oh, my gosh.
00:52:53Hey, you knew about the bridge before me.
00:52:56What's your story?
00:52:57How'd it find you?
00:52:59Guitar lessons.
00:53:00I wanted them so badly, my mom bribed me.
00:53:03If I read a book a week, she'd pay for me.
00:53:06And I found out later, between guitar lessons and the books,
00:53:09I stretched her budget so far that she was selling magazines at night on the phone after I went to bed.
00:53:15Wow, your mom is something else.
00:53:17Yeah, she's a good blackmailer.
00:53:20You said you want to grab a drink or something?
00:53:23Actually, I was going to go back to the B&B and work on the website.
00:53:26Of course.
00:53:26Yeah, of course.
00:53:27But my company forbids me from doing that.
00:53:30It does not, however, forbid me from teaching somebody else to do that.
00:53:37Wait.
00:53:37You're not talking about technology?
00:53:41Oh, come on.
00:53:42Oscar the truck.
00:53:43Here we come.
00:53:43Come on.
00:53:45So click up here.
00:53:46Mm-hmm.
00:53:46On the logo.
00:53:47Yeah.
00:53:47Up here on the left.
00:53:48Yeah.
00:53:48No, you're good.
00:53:49And then drag it down.
00:53:52Nice.
00:53:52And then you can click off.
00:53:53You don't need it.
00:53:54And then just go over there.
00:53:55It'll let you type.
00:53:56Oh.
00:53:57Yep.
00:53:57Perfect.
00:53:57Go ahead.
00:53:58Go for it.
00:54:04Here, let's dress it up a bit.
00:54:05Yeah.
00:54:06Yeah.
00:54:06See?
00:54:07Nice.
00:54:07Magical.
00:54:08And then we should probably put a counter down on the right-hand side.
00:54:11Cool.
00:54:11Yeah.
00:54:12Do you still have that picture of Charlie and darling?
00:54:13Uh, and then we're almost done.
00:54:16If you just want to...
00:54:18Yep.
00:54:18And then last key.
00:54:19Here.
00:54:23We're live.
00:54:24You did it.
00:54:25You did it.
00:54:26I just typed very badly.
00:54:30Okay.
00:54:30So the next thing we should probably do...
00:54:32Oh, have mercy.
00:54:34It's 3 a.m.
00:54:35I'm starving.
00:54:37How are you not starving?
00:54:39It's not right.
00:54:40All right, I think we're good.
00:54:44Yeah?
00:54:44Okay.
00:54:46Ready?
00:54:46Yep.
00:54:48Oh, nice.
00:54:48Look at that.
00:54:50There you go.
00:54:50There we go.
00:54:51Is that enough?
00:54:52It's perfect.
00:54:54Now for my favorite part.
00:54:58Mmm, it smells good.
00:55:00It's gonna be...
00:55:01Tastes even better.
00:55:10Okay, this is...
00:55:11This is gonna sound crazy, but...
00:55:14They're really lucky, aren't they?
00:55:17Charlie and Donna.
00:55:18I mean, not what's happening right now, but...
00:55:21Yeah.
00:55:21The fact that they spent their lives creating something that matters,
00:55:24they've inspired so many people.
00:55:27I think they're lucky because...
00:55:29They have each other.
00:55:33Yeah.
00:55:35Donna said it was love at first sight fighting over a book.
00:55:39Should we put that on there?
00:55:41Maybe.
00:55:42And then maybe other people could talk about their own first moments.
00:55:46Their own love at first sight.
00:55:48What do you think?
00:55:51Um, I think that...
00:55:55I think it's snowing.
00:55:58The world's all this.
00:56:13Deliveries keep coming.
00:56:16We could load it in the back of my truck.
00:56:19We're gonna need a fleet of trucks.
00:56:20I don't understand.
00:56:27Where are all these coming from?
00:56:29Ohio.
00:56:29Texas.
00:56:30California.
00:56:31This one's from Canada.
00:56:33Why didn't you just leave them at the store?
00:56:34Well, no, they should be here for when...
00:56:36Charlie wakes up.
00:56:38$5,400?
00:56:41That's just from the envelopes.
00:56:43But the website is up to $14,043 in just two days.
00:56:47No, that total's wrong.
00:56:50It's actually $19,043.
00:56:52My record company heard about the bridge, and we're donating $5,000.
00:56:56What?
00:56:59You have a record company?
00:57:00Yeah, I'm a record exec.
00:57:02Oh, well, you've met Ryan Kelly, musician extraordinaire, right?
00:57:07Well...
00:57:07What?
00:57:08Charlie put people together all the time.
00:57:10It's only fitting that this should happen in his room.
00:57:12Right, Donna?
00:57:13Right.
00:57:15Oh, great.
00:57:16She's here for the ventilator.
00:57:19Charlie's been breathing on his own since yesterday.
00:57:22Oh, great.
00:57:23Charlie!
00:57:25Oh.
00:57:26You're doing so well.
00:57:27Ew.
00:57:30$19,000 plus $5,400.
00:57:32It's amazing.
00:57:33But still, only a tenth of the down payment on a commercial property.
00:57:36We still need a savior and a knight riding up on a horse.
00:57:38The landlord doesn't realize how much the bridge's customer base has grown.
00:57:41I mean, we're the thousands of followers we have on Facebook and Twitter.
00:57:45Has anybody talked to him?
00:57:46I nominate Molly.
00:57:47Oh, yeah.
00:57:48Sure, I just need his information.
00:57:50Oh, also, Jenny is in charge of organizing the Christmas carols for tomorrow, so everybody
00:57:54talk to her, okay?
00:57:55Let's go.
00:58:00Hey, man.
00:58:00I didn't realize you were that Ryan Kelly until Molly said so.
00:58:05You got a sec?
00:58:06Yeah.
00:58:09Mr. Fellows.
00:58:10Fred.
00:58:11Fred.
00:58:12I'm a businesswoman.
00:58:13I completely understand your issues, but the bridge is such a...
00:58:16You have no idea how much I've loved the bridge.
00:58:18My wife died suddenly eight years ago and left me with three boys.
00:58:23I took them to the bridge for books, to get a break, find books on how to raise them.
00:58:28But my eldest is about to go to college.
00:58:31If they can't rebuild, that's my income, too.
00:58:34But the money keeps coming in.
00:58:35Is it enough?
00:58:37For repairs?
00:58:38For the down payment.
00:58:39Well, sir, they're booksellers.
00:58:41You know they may never have that kind of money.
00:58:42It's my biggest hope that they come up with it, but without a guarantee, it's a very nice
00:58:48thing that you're doing, but I can't wait.
00:58:52I am so sorry.
00:58:55Okay.
00:58:57I understand.
00:58:58Thanks for your time.
00:59:01You wanted to stay.
00:59:03I know.
00:59:04I just...
00:59:05I'm playing backup an amateur night four hours a week.
00:59:08That's the only thing out there.
00:59:10Do you know how many musicians would kill for this gig?
00:59:12I know how many have your gifts.
00:59:14Zero.
00:59:15And you'd give it up to wind up exactly where you are in a year again.
00:59:19You were moving forward.
00:59:21What's the issue?
00:59:22What if what I've got is as far as I'm gonna get?
00:59:25How will you know if you keep running away?
00:59:28Honey, all I want is for you to be happy.
00:59:31But I taught you to grab life with both hands.
00:59:34Go to Italy.
00:59:35Yes.
00:59:36No matter how long it takes to get there.
00:59:38Ryan, show people who you are.
00:59:42Or does this have something to do with Molly?
00:59:47We both know that's why you went on the road in the first place.
00:59:50But with her or without her, it's time for you to decide.
00:59:54Are you going to step up or not?
00:59:55I'm on break.
01:00:03You don't have to keep bringing me things.
01:00:07But thank you.
01:00:08How are you holding up?
01:00:10Hmm?
01:00:11You went through it with Tom?
01:00:13I didn't go through this.
01:00:15You know, I didn't mean that.
01:00:16I'm sorry.
01:00:16No, I meant I can't even begin to imagine what you're going through.
01:00:21I wouldn't be where I am today if it wasn't for you and Charlie.
01:00:27You had faith.
01:00:30It might have made it easier for you.
01:00:31I've been thinking, maybe for you, crossing that line to faith feels like betraying something.
01:00:41Something in you hasn't forgiven or forgotten.
01:00:44But this isn't about you.
01:00:46It's about Charlie.
01:00:47And if you can open up and ask for things for him,
01:00:51Someone will listen.
01:00:57Someone's always listening.
01:01:00And prayer and faith aren't necessarily found in houses of worship.
01:01:06They're in your heart.
01:01:08And you've always had that faith in Charlie.
01:01:11Maybe, if you wanted, you could access it that way.
01:01:21You came.
01:01:30To your debut at Lucky.
01:01:31Are you kidding?
01:01:32Well, it's amateur night, so don't expect too much.
01:01:34Okay.
01:01:34First of all, you are not an amateur.
01:01:36And I've already heard your music.
01:01:37So, how do you feel?
01:01:40I'm petrified.
01:01:41Yeah.
01:01:41I mean, I play backup, so it's not anymore.
01:01:44You're up.
01:01:46Oh, boy.
01:01:49Hey, Mom.
01:01:50Merry Christmas, E.B.
01:01:55Hey, everyone.
01:01:57Let's have a big, lucky welcome.
01:01:59Ryan Kelly.
01:02:06It's Ryan, Ryan Kelly.
01:02:09Thanks.
01:02:10It's good to see you guys, too.
01:02:11So, you've probably all heard about The Bridge Bookstore and its owner, Charlie Barton, who was in an accident last week.
01:02:16Ever since, I've been writing songs about a bookseller and his patrons, each one with a story to tell.
01:02:21But, but this was the first one I wrote.
01:02:24It's about lost love.
01:02:25That was once upon a time.
01:02:35So many lessons learned, so many twists and turns.
01:02:45Sometimes it's hard to have faith.
01:02:48I'd walk on hot coals for Charlie.
01:02:58I'd jump out of an airplane.
01:03:02Beg for mercy.
01:03:03So, please.
01:03:11I'm following his lead here.
01:03:15Please.
01:03:17Answer my prayer.
01:03:19Once upon a time.
01:03:32Ryan Kelly, everyone.
01:03:35Local boy, Ryan Kelly.
01:03:45Donna.
01:03:47Come quick.
01:03:47Charlie moved his hand.
01:03:54Ryan.
01:03:56That was incredible.
01:03:57I've been bottling it up.
01:03:59You are a songwriter.
01:04:00You're amazing.
01:04:00You know what I mean?
01:04:01Nothing's changed because music just blows out of me when I'm around you.
01:04:05What?
01:04:07Are you happy, Mom?
01:04:09Has your tenure plan worked out?
01:04:12I probably don't remember that video we made.
01:04:14Actually, I watch it every December.
01:04:15I know you're following the life plan that you had.
01:04:22I just have to ask.
01:04:26You're not wearing your ring.
01:04:29Something change or...
01:04:30Ryan, listen.
01:04:31If I tell you something...
01:04:32Hey, did you hear that crowd?
01:04:33Did you hear that crowd?
01:04:34Yeah, yeah.
01:04:35It was, uh...
01:04:36You'd come back here anytime.
01:04:37I mean, if that Pacific Room tour doesn't keep you away from us.
01:04:40Great set.
01:04:41Great set.
01:04:42You're going back on the road?
01:04:46No, no, no, I'm not...
01:04:46No, it's okay.
01:04:47Ryan, it's okay.
01:04:48I'm happy for you.
01:04:49What were you about to say?
01:04:51I've got to get out of here after this to pack.
01:04:55I'm going back to Seattle tomorrow.
01:04:56It's Christmas Eve.
01:04:58It's your fiancee, right?
01:05:04Bye, Ryan.
01:05:05You hung up on me?
01:05:24Yeah.
01:05:28Molly.
01:05:31I told you I'd come down.
01:05:32What do you want?
01:05:32You want me home?
01:05:33I'm flying home tomorrow.
01:05:34It's Christmas Eve.
01:05:35You don't talk to me like that.
01:05:39No, I don't.
01:05:41I do everything I'm told.
01:05:44I hop to.
01:05:45That's the kind of girl I am.
01:05:46What's come over you?
01:05:48Except now.
01:05:49I quit.
01:05:50You quit?
01:05:52I quit.
01:05:52Callum's Media.
01:05:53I don't want to be CEO anymore.
01:05:56Good night, Dad.
01:05:57Thanks for coming.
01:06:05Have you been drinking?
01:06:13I'm completely clear.
01:06:14I'm just...
01:06:16I'm done.
01:06:17I can't follow the plan anymore.
01:06:18What is going on with you?
01:06:20Tonight, I went to this bar called Lucky and Ryan.
01:06:24Ryan.
01:06:24He followed through.
01:06:25He played his own music in this bar.
01:06:27It's about Ryan.
01:06:28Would you just listen?
01:06:29He followed his heart, and he was ridiculously amazing, and the look on his face was just...
01:06:37He...
01:06:38By doing this, he became the person that he was meant to be.
01:06:43Wait.
01:06:45You're giving everything up because of him?
01:06:47Look, I'm not with him, okay?
01:06:49He doesn't want me.
01:06:51And it's about more than that.
01:06:52It's about what he inspired in me.
01:06:54It's about who I'm supposed to be.
01:06:56I really need you to understand this.
01:06:59Dad, I've always done everything you wanted.
01:07:03I...
01:07:04I learned the business.
01:07:06I transferred from Belmont to Stanford after my first semester.
01:07:10That was your choice.
01:07:11Dad, please.
01:07:11You said you had nothing left.
01:07:13After that boy broke your heart, he knew that you were better off with Preston, or he wouldn't have done it.
01:07:18Dad.
01:07:21Wait, how could he...
01:07:22Ryan knew that you belonged with Preston, and that is why he broke it off.
01:07:27How would he have known?
01:07:29I never talked to him about Preston.
01:07:32The only way he would have known would have been if...
01:07:40That Christmas Eve.
01:07:43What did you do?
01:07:46I protected you.
01:07:47You called him?
01:07:48What did you say?
01:07:51I said you had a life in Seattle, and he wasn't part of it.
01:07:54Why?
01:07:55So I could come back and run a corporation and marry a man that I don't love?
01:08:00You did this.
01:08:01So you would have the right life.
01:08:02How would you know what that is when you never let me find out?
01:08:07You probably thought I never loved him at all.
01:08:09No, no, no, no.
01:08:11We are so done.
01:08:13You are going to install Preston as CEO and hand over my inheritance to me, or I swear I will leave Seattle for good.
01:08:19I couldn't change the inheritance if I wanted to.
01:08:24And if you don't take over as CEO, you're never going to see that money.
01:08:28Look, I get that you wanted to save this bookstore or whatever market is that you're on, but you're never going to be this store's white knight.
01:08:37Yes, I will.
01:08:51Watch me.
01:08:52Molly.
01:08:53You said you did all this for me.
01:08:56You did this for yourself.
01:08:58You ruined my life for you.
01:09:07Molly.
01:09:22Hi.
01:09:24I know it's late, but I have a proposition for you.
01:09:37I don't think I want to run my dad's company, and I'm not even sure I want to stay in Seattle.
01:09:46Molly.
01:10:07Hi.
01:10:11Can I come in?
01:10:15I thought about everything you said to me, and tried to answer for myself what was true.
01:10:22I wanted to make your life the best it possibly could be.
01:10:26Dad, I...
01:10:26Please, let me finish.
01:10:30But I went about it the wrong way.
01:10:32The thing with Ryan, I never should have done that.
01:10:39You're entitled to make your own decisions and your own mistakes.
01:10:46I took that away from you, and I'm sorry.
01:10:53But don't resign.
01:10:55I don't want you away from me.
01:10:57I don't want you angry with me.
01:10:59You're my daughter.
01:11:02I love you.
01:11:06So tell me how to fix this.
01:11:12I found something.
01:11:14Being here.
01:11:16It was a piece of me I was never going to find in Seattle.
01:11:20Because I was away from you.
01:11:23Okay.
01:11:24When I came home that Christmas, I was mourning that.
01:11:28As well as Ryan.
01:11:29You know what else I figured out being here?
01:11:34I am really good at connecting the dots to make good things happen for people.
01:11:39So, what if I stay with the company?
01:11:42Yes.
01:11:42Not as CEO.
01:11:45I want to head up the Callens Foundation.
01:11:47But there is no Callens Foundation.
01:11:49There should be.
01:11:50We should be balancing out the hard business we do by reaching out to others.
01:11:54Forming a foundation.
01:11:55I want to do that.
01:11:56I think I would be amazing at it.
01:11:59And it would make my life feel complete.
01:12:04So, what do you say?
01:12:06I look forward to you coming home.
01:12:22I have a couple things to wrap up first.
01:12:24Okay.
01:12:25Okay.
01:12:27Love you.
01:12:28Bye.
01:12:28Love you too.
01:12:30Thanks.
01:12:31Thanks.
01:12:31Thanks.
01:12:31Thanks.
01:12:31Thanks.
01:12:31Thanks.
01:12:31Thanks.
01:12:31Thanks.
01:12:33Thanks.
01:12:33Thanks.
01:12:35Charlie's going to love this.
01:12:54Hey.
01:12:54Really?
01:12:55There you are.
01:12:56This is going to be incredible.
01:12:57Come on.
01:12:58I'm going to meet you guys in there.
01:13:00Okay.
01:13:01Come on, guys.
01:13:03Hey.
01:13:03You hear that, Charlie?
01:13:13It must be some church group caroling for the holidays.
01:13:18You love carols, Charlie.
01:13:22Come on.
01:13:24Open your eyes.
01:13:29Come on, Charlie.
01:13:30Come on, Charlie.
01:13:30Make them ride on the triumph of the Christ.
01:13:38With angelic hosts proclaim, Christ is born in Bethlehem.
01:13:50Hark, the herald angels sing, glory to the newborn King.
01:14:03You're not going to believe this.
01:14:07Charlie has been moving all morning.
01:14:11And this whole time, he's been squeezing my hand.
01:14:15And this whole time, Charlie, it's me.
01:14:25Charlie?
01:14:25Charlie?
01:14:28Charlie, are you there?
01:14:31Charlie?
01:14:33It's me.
01:14:37It's me.
01:14:39It's me.
01:14:40Donna.
01:14:41Yes.
01:14:42Yes.
01:14:44Yes.
01:14:45I'll go get Dr. Matz.
01:14:47Okay, Charlie.
01:14:49You had a car accident.
01:14:51And you've been out of it now for over a week.
01:14:58And all these people, they've been helping and praying, Charlie, for you.
01:15:04Hi, Charlie.
01:15:08I'm Dr. Matz.
01:15:09We've been working together the last week.
01:15:12So you got some fans here.
01:15:15Yeah.
01:15:16How you feeling, Charlie?
01:15:18Like a kid at Christmas.
01:15:21We've got some presents for you, if you want.
01:15:24Is it okay?
01:15:25Yeah, I think so.
01:15:26They're all yours.
01:15:38They're all books, Charlie.
01:15:40People sent them to the bridge when they heard what happened.
01:15:45Am I...
01:15:46Am I dreaming?
01:15:47Am I...
01:15:49Am I...
01:15:50No.
01:15:52Ryan and Molly and everyone insisted on bringing them here so they'd be here when you woke up.
01:16:01And people sent money, Charlie.
01:16:05From everywhere.
01:16:08Thousands and thousands of dollars.
01:16:11It's marked urgent.
01:16:13What?
01:16:14What's this?
01:16:24Anonymous source purchased the bridge?
01:16:28What?
01:16:29We still have a week.
01:16:30Wait a minute.
01:16:30There's a letter.
01:16:31Dear Charlie, it came to my attention you and the bridge have fallen on hard times.
01:16:36The time I spent at the bridge was the best of my life.
01:16:40So I bought the building, and because I once saw you sell a book to a single mother for a penny,
01:16:47from now on, and for as long as you want to run the bridge, that will be your annual lease.
01:16:54One penny.
01:16:59Charlie.
01:17:00Because the truth is, I would do anything for you, sir.
01:17:05Anything that was right.
01:17:09We don't have to close.
01:17:11We can reopen the bridge.
01:17:14And we have all the books.
01:17:17And the money we need to repair it.
01:17:20Christmas came.
01:17:25Your family came.
01:17:27You were right.
01:17:34God's not done with us yet.
01:17:36Mm-hmm.
01:17:37It was good.
01:17:38It was good.
01:17:57Airport.
01:18:04Airport.
01:18:14Airport.
01:18:18I don't know.
01:18:48I don't know.
01:19:18I don't know.
01:19:48I couldn't get on a plane and leave Franklin.
01:19:53What is it?
01:20:00Molly.
01:20:01I'm not engaged.
01:20:06I was never engaged.
01:20:08I lied.
01:20:09And I wore my mother's engagement ring because I thought you'd be happily married to Kristen.
01:20:14And I just couldn't stand.
01:20:15And I'm sorry for misleading you.
01:20:20But you're not engaged.
01:20:22What about the ring that you...
01:20:24I sold it to put a down payment on the building for Donna and Charlie.
01:20:27That Christmas Eve, Eve, my dad called you, didn't he?
01:20:38What did he say?
01:20:39He said a lot of things.
01:20:40I played a recording, a conversation that you had with Preston that night.
01:20:43We were together.
01:20:44You said that you loved him and were going to Seattle.
01:20:48No, no.
01:20:49It's not...
01:20:50Preston was calling from my dad's office.
01:20:52My dad records all of his phone calls.
01:20:54I was actually telling Preston that I just love him as a friend.
01:20:59And I guess my dad wanted me back so badly that he cut that part out.
01:21:04But you had those feelings.
01:21:09I never stopped having those feelings.
01:21:12You wanted, Kristen.
01:21:14You said forever.
01:21:15I just did that so you could live the life that you wanted.
01:21:18The life I wanted is here.
01:21:22From the minute I got here and I met you, I never wanted to leave.
01:21:27All that time.
01:21:34Wait a minute.
01:21:41You couldn't leave Franklin?
01:21:43I quit.
01:21:45I'm not going to be CEO.
01:21:46When?
01:21:47Last night.
01:21:48We're forming a foundation that I'm going to lead using Callens Media.
01:21:54What?
01:21:55A brand new foundation could be run from anywhere, right?
01:21:59But you're going back on the road, aren't you?
01:22:02Actually, there's this girl who reminded me who I was and who I wanted to be.
01:22:10And I wrote her so many songs that a music executive signed me to a publishing deal.
01:22:15He thinks we have enough for a whole album.
01:22:18Ryan!
01:22:19I'm staying in Franklin.
01:22:20I'm going to write songs.
01:22:22You're three years early.
01:22:23The ten-year plan.
01:22:25You wanted to write songs for a living.
01:22:27And you wanted to make a difference in the world.
01:22:28So we made it three years early because of you.
01:22:32Because of you.
01:22:32Hi.
01:22:52Oh, my.
01:22:53Hi.
01:22:54Oh, thank you.
01:22:56Hi.
01:22:57Hi.
01:22:59Hi.
01:23:01Hi.
01:23:03Hi, hi.
01:23:05Hi, Doc.
01:23:07Luther. Luther.
01:23:13Oh, Edna.
01:23:19You came.
01:23:21I wanted to see what the fuss was about.
01:23:23Alright, everybody.
01:23:25Together with me.
01:23:27As we've been this entire time.
01:23:29Do it with me on three.
01:23:31One.
01:23:33Two.
01:23:35Three.
01:23:37Thanks, Father.
01:23:43I want to invite you all inside
01:23:45to the new bridge.
01:23:47Come with us.
01:23:49You're gonna love this!
01:23:51Merry Christmas!
01:23:53I brought you something.
01:23:55Dad.
01:24:01Dad.
01:24:09Following our dreams, huh?
01:24:11Mm-hmm.
01:24:13Mm-hmm.
01:24:14Thanks, Dad.
01:24:15I love you.
01:24:16I love you, too.
01:24:17I love you, too.
01:24:33Come on inside.
01:24:35See what your daughter did.
01:24:37You two go ahead.
01:24:39I...
01:24:41I...
01:24:43That was really good.
01:24:44I know.
01:24:45Oh, it's really coming down.
01:24:47They're coming down.
01:24:49I got some.
01:24:51Yeah.
01:24:52There.
01:24:53There.
01:24:54There.
01:24:55There you go.
01:24:56There you go.
01:24:57There you go.
01:24:58There you go.
01:24:59There you go.
01:25:00There you go.
01:25:01There you go.
01:25:02Great.
01:25:03I like it, but I know what's a better one for you.
01:25:05You love me.
01:25:06I'll get you.
01:25:07Oh, I can't see it.
01:25:08I don't know what you're doing.
01:25:09I like it, but I know what's a better one for you that you love me.
01:25:11You know, I'll get you.
01:25:12I don't know.
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