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In one of the most emotional moments in Modern Family history, Alex Dunphy says goodbye to her grandmother, Gracie. After receiving a mysterious lighter as a "shallow" gift, Alex discovers the true story behind it: a secret lesson about breaking the rules and finding love. Watch the beautiful tribute that left every fan in tears.
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Transcript
00:00Hey kids, your grandma left each of you something.
00:02Cool, rock ports.
00:04It's just the box.
00:07We got some bad news yesterday.
00:09Phil's mom died.
00:10It wasn't unexpected.
00:12He was with her and she went very peacefully in her sleep.
00:15She and I had a special connection.
00:17We all did.
00:18But mostly me.
00:19Oh my god, there's a letter.
00:21I don't know if I'm ready for this.
00:22Although if grandma wrote it, she must have sensed it was ready.
00:24Because you had such a bond.
00:26You felt it too.
00:27Hey Ellie.
00:28Why don't you tell us what yours says?
00:29So it's so sweet.
00:30It's about how beautiful I am inside.
00:32Score!
00:33Jewelry!
00:34Whoa, check it out.
00:36Look at that.
00:36Your grandma loved pocket watches.
00:38She said they made a man look dignified.
00:40A lighter.
00:41What does the note say?
00:43This is a lighter.
00:44I don't understand.
00:46I don't really get the gift grandma left me.
00:48Well, didn't she explain it in the note?
00:50No.
00:51The note's four words.
00:52You know it opens, right?
00:54It does?
00:55Sure.
00:56Look, it's Florida.
00:57Everything sticks together.
01:01My grandmother and I had a very special bond.
01:04Seriously, again?
01:05This may not make sense to everyone, but I'm pretty sure she would have loved it.
01:15This is a lighter.
01:16It belonged to my favorite actor, Paul Newman.
01:18One day, he came into the restaurant where I was reaching and accidentally left it behind.
01:22For the first time in my life, I did something I wasn't supposed to and slipped it into my pocket.
01:26One of the customers saw and said, don't worry, your secrets ain't with me.
01:30That customer turned out to be the love of my life, your grandfather.
01:33So, my Alex, who I love so dearly, who's probably too much like me for her own good,
01:38every once in a while, don't be afraid to break the rules.
01:41You never know what can happen.
01:42Give you my love now, but I need...
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