All language subtitles for A Gift Of Miracles (2015) eng

Dr. Reed, good morning.

Good morning, Darcy!
How's it coming?

Finished samples from Kort Alfred
today.

Perfect.

I want to talk to you about
your grand proposal.

Great. Once it's submitted, I want to
start applying for positions.

I'm afraid this needs work.
A lot of work.

It does?

I'd advise a complete rewrite.

Dr. Reed, I don't understand.

Darcy, this reads more
like your dissertation.

Your proposal is supposed to show
me you can fund-raise.

But that's what I
was trying to do.

I organized all of my work ...
abstract, methods, results.

That's just it.

It shouldn't be about the
details of your study.

It's supposed to inspire.

Get people excited about
what you're working on.

We know those investors are the
one who'll fund your research.

Trust me. In this line of work, it's one
of the most important skills to have.

And I want you to be good at it.

So what do you recommend?

I want you to meet with Professor Riley
in the English Department.

He is an expert at this
kind of writing.

I've already forwarded
him your proposal.

He can meet with you this afternoon.

And my degree?

You and I both know that this is a
pre-requisite before I can sign off.

I'm sorry.

Professor Riley?

Perfect timing.
Come take a look at this.

- Do you know that?
- Not a clue.

Valentine Michael Smith from
"Stranger in a Strange Land".

You know, raised on Mars,
brought to Earth.

Never mind. One of my all-time
favorite science fiction novels

and the inspiration for my creative
writing class. What do you think?

Interesting, but sorry to say unrealistic
because humans can't breathe on Mars.

The atmosphere doesn't contain
enough oxygen.

Not to mention that there's
no proof aliens exist.

So, as it stands,
completely impossible.

You must be the microbiologist Dr...

Darcy Miller. I'm still working
on the doctor part.

I gotta say I'm impressed.

I couldn't even dissect my
frog in high school.

I wrote my eulogy instead.

Okay then. Should we get started?

Yes, yes. I read your proposal.

So, we'll work on the sales pitch?

It's my grant proposal.

Ah yes. The art of financing.

That reminds me of a great
Groucho Marx quote.

"Money frees you from doing
things you dislike."

"And since I dislike doing any every
thing, money is handy."

Okay. Uhmm ... let's have a look here.

Are those your revisions?
That looks like a lot of notes.

Yeah but don't worry.

Starting at the beginning is
always the best place to start.

So help me out here.

What is this "vibrio fischeri" stuff?

It's bioluminescent bacteria.

Oh they glow.
How cool is that?

So what do you do with
these little guys?

We're using them as indicators in bio usage
to track the toxicity of marine ecosystems.

It's great.

What does that mean?

In a 10-year study, we're tracking the
rate of pollution on the Oregon coast.

Oh, okay. Go green. I love that.

But you see, that is getting hidden
under all these facts and figures.

Do you know what
this is missing?

- What?
- Feeling.

I wanna hear your passion
for what you're doing.

We need to get rid of all these tech talk
because it's kinda boring.

Boring?

Not your research.

But for this? It's not really helping your
cause. Do you know what I mean?

No. No, I don't.
I thought my research was very thorough.

Okay maybe we need
an exercise of some kind.

Something that will help you write with
emotion and bring you out of your shell.

Now I'm in a shell?

Ah yeah ... only in a manner of speaking.

I don't really think that
you're in a shell.

I mean, at least not one I can't
get you out of.

I'm sinking fast here on tight ...

Yes. I think we have very
different impressions.

I ... I don't this is gonna work.

Wait, wait. I think we got off
on the wrong foot here.

You know what,
this needs food and drink.

It always sounds to relax the
mind to get the juice strong ...

Yeah, I ... I don't think so.

We can do it over lunch or coffee.

Thank you for your time.

Ice tea maybe?

No?

Dad?

In here.

Here's one for you, honey.

What happened to the plant
in Math class?

It grew square roots.

Hey, are you working on a new syllabus?

No, I'm teaching algebra this term.

This walah ... check it our for a bang.

Only if you get some new material Dad.

Oh, how did your meeting go?

It was awful. This guy is weird.

He has no real appreciation
for my work.

Oh, what did your mentor say?

I asked if I could work with someone else

but she wants me to work with him

and I need her approval right
or I'll graduate.

So what am I gonna do?

Don't get upset.
That just clouds your judgement.

Put your energy in ...

What? Finding a solution.
I know Dad.

What sounds to me like you're gonna have
to give this some chance for another try.

Oh yeah. It looks like I don't
have an option.

You know ... this weather is
only supposed to get worse.

Why don't you stay overnight?

I'll cook up some of my
famous grilled cheese

and a little of that
vegetable soup you like.

That sounds really nice, Dad.

And don't forget Mom's birthday
is coming up on the 16th too.

Oh, I haven't.

We should make a dinner reservation.

I always do, Dad. Don't worry.

I wonder what Mom's advice about
my proposal would be.

Why do you say that?

I'm just curious.

Well ...

You know, if you want, we could
stopped by at the cemetery,

before we go out
for her birthday.

No, honey but uhmmm ... you know ...
you go if you want.

In fact, why don't you pick
the restaurant too?

Just make sure it is one that I like.

I got it, Dad.

Good night, Mom.

- Oh!
- Oh no.

Be careful where you step.
There's glass everywhere.

Dad, water got all the way over here.

This is a mess.

To say the least.

When was the last time
you were up here?

I don't remember.
I don't come up here much.

Is that my old baby carriage?

Sure is.

You've kept it all these years.

Oh, there's no need to give it away.

What's with all those old sewing stuff?

Is this Mom's?

Look, sweetie. You know, I can
clean up all of these later, ok?

- You got enough to worry about ...
- Dad, I know you don't like

to get rid of things but we're
gonna have to.

This whole place has to be cleaned out.
Everything's soaking wet.

Ok, but we don't have
to do it right now.

It's probably not a good idea
to put this off.

I have some time before
I meet Aunt Kathy

for lunch so let's just get started.

All right.

I'll get down to the garage and get
some fans to try to dry up the floor.

- Dad.
- Yeah.

Look what I found.

It was with some of Mom's old things.

Its ... it's her handwriting.

This is a list of things she was
giving away, right?

Looks like it. Yeah.

There is Aunt Kathy, but
who are the others?

Old friends of your Mom's, I think.

Do you remember what this was for?

I don't, sweetie. No.

What time is lunch?

- You said you were gonna meet Kathy.
- Right. Yes. I almost forgot.

I bet you anything she'll gonna
try to set you up.

- I can handle it Dad.
- Alright.

You give me a call and make sure
you get home okay, alright?

I will.
I love you, Dad.

I love you too, sweetie.

There are four names here
and four different things.

A vase, champagne glasses, antique chairs
and a recipe book that goes to you.

Ahh. Oooh ... your mother's cookbook.

Marianne's cookbook was out of this world
especially her desserts.

I have spent years dreaming about that
homemade fudge she used to make.

Did you find it in the attic?

Hmmhmm ... not yet.
But I'm sure it's still there.

Well, if you do come
across it, let me know

because I would love
some of those recipes.

Sure.

You know, I showed this to Dad.

Oh.

Okay, what did he
have to say about it?

Not much. Like always.

Some people in this world
have one great love in life.

And for your father, that was Marianne.

She was always giving.
She's always trying to help people.

She never held anything back.
Happy or sad, she'd let you know about it.

I loved that about her.

I wish Dad would talk about these things.
He ... he never speaks of her at all.

I think your father lost a part of himself
when she died.

I think we all did really,
but he has never been the same.

I remember rushing over on
the night of the accident and

the police were already there.

And they said that some college kid
had been drinking.

And he ran a red light.

He drived part of that car.
He died that night too.

Yeah.

I have no memories of Mom.

None. I can't even see her face.

Darcy, you were only one.

Still.

So, what's happening on the dating front?
And I want details.

I have no time for that.

All of my energy has been
going towards my doctorate.

Well, I have a friend who has a son about
your age who's working on his MBA.

I've seen pictures. He's kind of cute.
So I could arrange something.

Dad told me you were gonna
try to set me up again.

He said you used to
do it with him too.

My talents were a complete
waste on your father.

Everytime I will try to set-find-cut,
it would last maybe two dates. Maybe.

Hmmm. Well, I might take you up on it.
Maybe. Later.

I'm running to the store.
Mindy's coming over.

We've decided to stop
living on take outs

so we make dinner together
a few nights a week.

Ok. Well, tell her I said hi.

And we are not done
talking about this.

A date with a cute guy
never hurt anybody.

And these are words to live by.

I will see you later.

Bye.

Darcy?

- Hi.
- Hi.

- What a surprise.
- Tell me about it.

I'm ... I'm ... I'm actually ... I'm
really glad I'm running into you.

I owe you an apology.

I should not have walked
out like I did yesterday.

No no no.
I'm the one who should apologize.

I didn't mean to offend you.

Sometimes the words you want to say
don't match the words coming out.

The wires get all tangled up.

Look I need help and my mentor says
that you are the one to work with.

So what do you say?
Are you still willing to help me?

Well, I do owe Dr. Reed
a favor or two, so...

Okay. You talked me into it.

Isn't it great how this happened?

You were thinking of me,
I was thinking of you.

And now here we are. The universe
has brought us together.

The universe?
Okay, let us not go overboard.

What do you mean?

Are you sure you're an English major?

You sound like you belong in Theology
or Philosophy maybe.

Well, one major in life
is much too limiting.

I like to pursue all my interests.

Ok. So, what's your schedule like?
Oh, sorry.

- A shopping list?
- Thank you.

Uhmm no. It's my Mom's.

Oh, you better not lose it then
in case she wants it back.

She passed away a long time ago.

Oh I'm sorry.
I didn't realize it.

No, it's okay.
I just ... I found it.

It was a list of things that
she was planning to give away.

Well, maybe she wanted
you to have it then.

I did say she passed away, right?

Yeah, all the more reason it
could be something special

that she wanted you to have.

Are you to finish what she started?

I don't know.

Well, it might be worth your time.

In fact, this is just the kind of exercise
that could help you with your writing.

How do you think your that?

He said what?

It would help me to get in
touch with my passionate side.

So, what? Does he think your Mom is
a kind of guardian angel or something?

Yes, so?

How do you feel about that?

Oh I think he's off the rocker.

But I'm not entirely opposed
to what he's suggesting.

Why is that?

I don't know. It would be nice to
talk to someone who knew my Mom.

Does that sound crazy?

No. Actually that part doesn't
sound crazy at all.

But this guy you're working with ...
that's another story.

You have no idea.

Oh ...

Hi. Is this Laine Parsons?

Excuse me. I need a second opinion.

Tell me which one is better,
the red or the white?

I like both.

Ahaah ... me too.
They're gorgeous, aren't they?

I just can't decide
which is better.

Well, do you have to choose?

Why not get some of each?

Of course, you're right.
In that case, more is better.

I knew I asked the right person.

- Well, good luck.
- Thank you.

Excuse me.

Hi.
I am looking for Elaine Parsons.

Are you Darcy?

Yes.

Oh. I can't believe it.

Oh. Where on earth
did you find that?

You recognize it?

Are you kidding met?

Your Mom and I had a lot of history
rolled up into that old thing.

It's so funny you should
show up with this right now.

What do you mean?

It's hard to explain.
It is so nice to finally meet you.

We're Education majors together.

How did you meet?

We had a speech class on freshman year.
She sat next to me the first day.

The teacher came in with this voice
enunciating every word.

We took one look at each other and
just laughed off. It was easy after that.

And what about this?
How did it come about?

Yeah, you probably know this.

Your Mom's heavy about flowers.
She loved peonies.

No way.
I actually didn't know that.

Oh yeah, yeah.
She just adored them.

She was always putting bouquets
together and giving them to people.

Loved to see their faces
light up at that.

Anyway, about a year after we met,

I bought this vase and putting it with
peonies in it for your Mom's birthday

and ... maybe you can guess?

- She loved it.
- So much so that we made a deal.

She'd give the vase back to me after it wilten.
I will hold on to it until her next birthday.

And I would do it
all over again.

It became our little tradition.

You know her birthday is coming
up in a couple of weeks.

That's right.

Is that what you meant before
when you said you were surprised

that I was showing up with the
vase right now?

Not exactly.

I think it would be better if I just
showed it to you.

Do you have time to come by my house?
I don't live far.

Just up the road.
You could come by after work.

Sure. Yes, I would like that.
You've made me curious.

- Five thirty? - Great.
- Good.

And I think my mother would really
like for you to have this.

Thank you.

And she didn't say what it was?

No. She said she'd got to show me.

Hah ... but you guys talked
about your Mom, right?

- Yeah.
- Did it help?

A little, but I have to admit I was a
bit turned-of

by the way the conversation went.

- Oh I got this.
- Thank you.

I have to get going. I have
to meet with my advisor.

We need to look over
my lab results.

Oh good.
I should probably do the same.

I have a meeting with
that writing guy.

Oh right. Hey, you never mentioned,
what he looks like.

We have to set to reckon with him.
Is he at least good looking?

Trust me, once you have a
conversation with him,

the answer to that question
is completely irrelevant.

That bad, huh?

I just wish I could work with someone
who's on the same page as I am.

Maybe try thinking of this as a
great woman experience.

Oh that's sweet. Why does that not
make me feel better?

Hello?

Aunt Kathy?

Hi, sweetie.

Guess what?
I found Mom's recipe book.

What? You did?

Yes. It's got a red cover.
Is that the one?

Yeah. That's the one.

Can I please borrow it so I
can copy some of the recipes?

Of course. I'll bring it over.

Great.

Ok. I have to go. Then I'll see you soon.

Alright, bye!

No, I'm not ... I'm not skipping breakfast.

Yes, ok.
Mom, I have to go, ok?

I love you, ok?
Ok, bye.

- Hi.
- Hi.

Why is it no matter how old I get,
my Mom still talks to me like I'm eight?

Maybe because you have a picture of
aliens on your wall? That's just a guess.

I'm serious. It's like she still
thinks I colored with crayons

and carrying on a lunch box.

Wait, why are we meeting here?

Because this time we're doing it right.

Coffee's on me. Come on.

So, she liked giving flowers.
Oh, I love that.

What else did you find out?

Uhh, nothing all that revealing.
That's about it.

On the contrary, I find
that very revealing.

You find that revealing?

- Yeah.
- How?

Well, sharing something
you love excites people.

It takes them excited about
what you love too, right?

Which is why it's so important.

So the question is ...
"Why do you care about what you're doing?"

The marine ecology sustains all
forms of life and sooner or later

all the organisms on our
planet are gonna be affected.

So if we don't start protecting
it, everyone will suffer.

You see right there?
That's what I'm talking about.

When you express it with
that kind of feeling,

it makes people want
to get behind you.

Feeling. Yeah that's true.

- What?
- Nothing.

It's just I ... I've never met anyone
quite like you before.

You're very left-brained.

I will take that as a
compliment coming from

someone with an
overactive imagination.

I was not that overreacting.

Last time I checked, you were
reading about Martians.

Something tells me that unicorns
and magic fairies

are probably high on your list too.

I do have to admit, Tinker Bell was
my favorite part of Peter Pan.

My point exactly.

So, you're gonna go back over
to this friend of your Mom's

because she has some secret
thing she wants to show you?

I wouldn't call it a secret thing.

She just wants to
show me something.

I wonder what it is.

It's nothing extraterrestrial.
See, you can relax.

It's interesting how fate plays out in our
lives, right? Everything has a reason.

We just don't know
why until later.

And then we look back at
it and it all makes sense.

That's ridiculous.

Hey, I wonder if that's
why it happened.

Why? What happened?

The broken window in your Dad's attic.

Maybe this is how a part of your
Mom's planning something.

Ok. Just stop.

Now you're going way off deep end in
turning this into something crazy.

Oh, I'm going off the deep end?

Yes. This is completely irrational.

Wow! You must be a Virgo.
When is your birthday?

- August 28.
- I knew it.

And I bet you don't go a day
without reading your horoscope.

- Well, I try not to.
- That's what I thought.

I'm willing to bet that there's more to
your Mom's list than meets the eye.

I'm willing to bet you there's not.

Okay. So how are we gonna
find out who's right?

Simple! I prove you wrong.

And how are you gonna do that?

I will find out nothing strange is happening
and then I will tell you about it.

All right. But you can't leave anything
out and I mean anything.

I wouldn't dream of it.

What was she like?
What was she interested in?

The outdoors like me.

I remember Marianne had this
cute little place off campus.

The backyard was totally empty.

It looked like a desert so
we started to plant things.

Who'd ever knew she is
such a green thumb?

Oh, did she ever?

It was right about that time that
I started re-thinking my career.

Your Mom was the one who encouraged
me to open the nursery.

- She did?
- Absolutely.

She knew what made me happy.

Do you mind if I take a few pictures?

Help yourself.

Here.
Why don't you keep that one?

Thank you for asking me over
to show me these today.

Oh no. I mean, of course I wanted
you to see these pictures

but uhmm that's not what I
was talking about.

There is something else. Come on.

Wow. You did all of this?

It started out small. It gets
a bit bigger every year.

It's beautiful.

Every time I think I'm done,
I get the extra plant something new.

Here.

Peonies. You planted these for Mom.

Right after Marianne passed away.

Funny thing is they never bloomed.

What do you mean?

These flowers sprang up last week.
Just in time for you to come by and see.

That doesn't make any sense.

Strange, isn't it?

Well, there must be a reason. Maybe, there
was something wrong with the soil?

Wrong ph maybe? Did you change
the way you were watering them?

Not at all.

Maybe they weren't getting
enough sunlight.

Oh they've been here
all these time.

I haven't changed a thing.

Call me crazy, but I'd
like to think there's

a little bit more to
it than that anyway.

Like it was just meant to be.

Well, hello there.
We meet again.

Hi. Can I help you with those?

Oh, thank you. That would be great.

How about that crazy storm
that blew through here?

I'm glad it didn't stick around.

- Hi, I'm Beverly.
- I'm Darcy.

Hi.

Can I help you with the flowers?

Oh, no no no no.

Leave it right here and I'll take care of it
and you go on and have a great day.

- Thank you. You too.
- Thank you.

- Goodbye.
- Goodbye, Beverly.

What do you think?

Well, the intro is better.

And what about the rest of it?

Let's not forget that the intro is better.

Don't worry, it's coming along.

But that isn't good enough.
I want it to be perfect.

Oh woah woah woah ... hold on there.
Don't get caught up in all that.

Caught up in all what?

Well, that kind of thinking is missing the
point. This should be fun for you.

You're telling people about
something you love.

But I still want it to be right.

Just relax. It's not a math problem.

Trying to make it just so

it's gonna make you miserable and
that can show up in your writing.

- Oh no. - Who is it?
- It's my mom.

She's worried I am working too hard
and not getting enough sleep.

She's just looking out for you.

That woman is on overdrive.

Hey, we haven't talked
about that bet we have.

What was the big surprise this friend
of your Mom's wanted to show you?

It was nothing.

She planted some flowers for my Mom
and was excited to show me.

End of story.

- That's it?
- That's it.

What aren't you telling me?

Nothing.

Okay. According to her, these flowers
have never bloomed until now.

- Interesting.
- It means nothing.

You don't find that even a little
meaningful somehow?

No. I'm sure there's a logical
explanation for it.

A lot of strange things happen in this
world that are completely random.

It's also statistical probability.

Please enlighten me.

Even if there is the smallest
chance that something can happen,

given enough time it
can still happen.

The theoretical matches
the practical.

We just don't see it that often and
that's what we find in the real world.

Ok, admit it.
You're part Vulcan, right?

Spock is your uncle or something ...

Should I take that as a no?

You know, I don't think
your impartial enough

to be a judge on this
bet we have going.

I thought I was the realist here.

Which is what concerns me.

You see, in order for
you to truly win,

we have to make sure that the
facts are being secured.

And you have a suggestion to
make things more objective.

I do. I should come
along with you.

Seriously?

Yeah. If we're both there,
then no one could put

a spin on what's going on
or leave anything out.

That is of course if you're
up to the challenge.

You've got yourself a deal.

I'm returning my Mom's cookbook tomorrow.
You can come with me.

- Good.
- And directions would be great.

After I sprinkle myself with
pixie dust and fly out my window

It's what again?
It was the second star on the right?

Yeah. I'll text you.

And don't forget to
think happy thoughts.

This is yours to keep! Elaine.

Pretty flowers.

Hmmm ... they are, aren't they?

So then what happened?

Oh. I said he could come with me.

- Really?
- Uhhmmm.

Are you sure do you know
what you're doing?

He's one of those "The universe takes
care of everything" people.

I mean he still believes in the tooth fairy.
I am sure of it.

- Now you could enjoy more of his company.
- Hah. That's funny.

Oh you do realize you're now going to
be spending more time with him.

True but that's a small price to pay.

Unless spending time with him is
more enjoyable than you think.

Not even a little.

Just watch. I'm not gonna
let him prove me wrong.

This is awesome.
I have a great vibe about today.

- Vibe?
- Yup.

- Did you just say vibe?
- I did.

Please do me a favor and try to act a
little more normal than usual.

Normal?

You know, no crazy questions
or after-comments.

This is my family you
are about to meet.

Ahh, you mean rational?
- Yes.

- Reasonable, logical, like yourself.
- That's right.

- Okay, okay. There is one problem.
- And what is that?

I can't. It's against my nature.

That's the one. Great.

- You must be Nathan.
- Nathan Riley. Nice to meet you.

Great to meet you.

You didn't tell me he was cute.

- Aunt Kathy!?!
- What? You don't think he is?

Yeah, you don't think I am?

Showing up with this is perfect timing.
Come on in.

What do you mean perfect timing?

Well, you know Mike, the guy
who is redoing my bathroom,

he fell of his
ladder this morning.

Oh no! Is he okay?

Yeah, he's fine. They have to put
his arm in a cast but the point is

is that I wanted to bake him something
because he lives just down the street.

So your mother's cookbook is going to
come in very handy today.

That is perfect timing.

Hah! The question is what?
There is so much to choose from.

Oooh ... Angel fruit Cake ...
or Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf ...

You know what?
Your mother used to make

these chocolate brownies
with pecans and caramel.

Yes. Turtle Brownies.
That's what she used to call them.

I'm getting hungry just hearing all that.

I'm sure baking is more that you both
bargained for but hmm ... wanna help?

Yeah, we'd love to.

Excellent. Nathan, the aprons are in the
closet around the corner there.

Okay. Forget Mr. MBA that I was
trying to set you up but he's a keeper.

No way. We're just working together.

Well, do more than just working together.

I'm so excited to taste one
of my Mom's old recipes.

You're a real pro with this.

Oh no. I just had a lot of practice.

I used to help my Mom
in the kitchen all the time.

- Ohhh?
- Yeah, a couple or two.

In fact, I have a dinner party and games
night at my house once a month.

That sounds like fun.

Well, the next one is actually tonight.
You're both welcome to come.

Ohh. Unfortunately, I can't make it.
But Darcy would love to.

She's single. Did I mention that?
You're single too?

Pay no attention to her. Besides, I can't.
I have a proposal to write.

And a friend of mine
and I have plans.

Well, what kind of plans do you have?

We are making dinner.

Your friend's invited too.

They both love to go.
See? There, settled.

What?

Mike? Ta dah! To help
you feel better.

Thank you. Did you make these?

Well, along with my partners in crime.

This is my lovely niece Darcy,
and Nathan, baker in the making.

Hi!

Nice to meet you both
and thank you for this.

Wow! Turtle Brownies, right?

- You recognize them?
- I haven't had this since I was a kid.

I used to make this with
my babysitter Marianne years ago.

What was her last name?

Burkhart.

Burkhart was my
mother's maiden name.

That was your Mom?

You got to be kidding me.

- Hi. Dad! What's that?
- Hey.

I ran by the hardware store to pick up the
glasses to replace that window upstairs.

You still have our old VCR.

Yes. And that is going right back upstairs.

You'll never gonna use it
again, you know that, right?

Never say never.

Some would call you a hoarder Dad.

That's fine by me.

Oh hey.
I found something that you might like.

What is it?

Come and see.

I came across this in the attic yesterday.
It was your Mom's.

A key. What's it for?

No idea.

But she used to wear it a
lot when we first met.

I thought you might like that.

Thank you, Dad. Now it's my turn.

Aunt Kathy and I made some
of Mom's turtle brownies.

Now I understand why why her
desserts were so famous.

What's wrong?

Nothing, sweetie.

Dad, I didn't mean to upset you.

No, no. It's okay.

I'm just gonna whip start on that window.

Thank you for coming with me.

Oh sure. If true like heard, I can't
wait to meet this guy for myself.

The final two guests. Yes, I love having
new people at my party.

Sorry we're late.

- You must be Mindy.
- That's me.

Get on in here.

After you.

Okay. Let me introduce
you guys to everybody.

We got Dave and Samantha.

My man Oscar, Carrie and Sofia.

Everybody, this is Mindy and Darcy.

They're both scientists but hey,
don't hold that against them.

The Game of Hearts always gets out of hand.

Don't feel like you have to bet money.

Oh even scientists like a good game of
cards. What do you say Mindy?

I say deal's in.
And watch out, we play to win.

Nice!

Nathan, I'm having a really nice time.

Good.

How many wins is that?
Seven? Eight?

Mindy's cleaning up.
I'm not even in there to help.

I know. I don't believe it.

I mean who would have guessed that
you two would be so good at cards?

Well, we are scientists. So, numbers,
probability, it's part of what we do.

Ha ha ha ... it's true.

Never underestimate the
left-brained people. That's small.

Hey, hey. I've learned my lesson.

It's good to see you socialize.

I was worried that you're locked away in a
laboratory somewhere, self-imposed exile.

Well, it's nice to see that your friends
are actually humans.

I was starting to think that
they could be all cartoons.

It's hard to believe. I know.

- It's really nice out here.
- Isn't it?

Yeah, it was like this when
I bought the place.

Here. Come take a look at this.

I want to show you something.
Come on.

Come on.

Now remember, use your imagination.
You have to picture this without the rain.

What do you think?

It's kinda magical, right?

I mean with you know, a table here,
some chairs, maybe a little candlelight.

- Candlelight?
- Yeah.

What can I say? The eyes can be
direct kind of honest too.

Maybe it's not supposed to.
Old rules of masculinity.

I like it. Embracing your romantic
side despite of old stereotypes.

Why hold on to them?

My Dad gave me this today.
It was my Mom's.

I gave him some of the brownies but it
made him react a little strange about it.

Why?

Maybe he miss her I guess.

Oh you have any idea
what this is for?

No clue.

It's interesting how these things
keep finding a way

to parting wisdom along the way.

It's turning out to be a good exercise,
don't you think?

Normally I would be the first person
to say that that's crazy.

But now?

I don't know.

We should get back inside.

What do you think?

There are improvements
but you're not there yet.

- Still working with Professor Riley?
- Yes.

Good. Keep working with him.
He knows what he's doing.

Also, the registrar's office
has set a deadline.

I'm gonna need that in order
by the end of next week.

- No problem. You'll have it.
- Keep me posted.

There's only one sentence
in this paragraph.

Oceanic life is some of the most
beautiful in the world,

and it has captured my love and attention
as far back as I can remember.

Great!
But where is the rest of it?

- I deleted it.
- Why?

Because I was afraid it sounded stupid and
I could only imagine what Dr. Reed thought.

You can't be afraid of what people think.
It blocks all positive energy flow.

You'll never put anything down on paper.

Well, maybe that's not
such a bad thing.

But then you're gonna
miss the best part.

When somebody reads what you have to
say, and likes it like I just did.

This is the beginning of
something interesting.

It's still terrifying.

Great, great! Keep doing what's terrifying.
Just elaborate please.

I don't know how I'm gonna get this
finished by the end of next week.

You'll get there.
Just take a breathe.

Enjoy the ride just,
don't censor yourself.

I should get going.

You know what you need?
You need a break.

I don't have time for that right now..

Trust me.

Whenever I'm feeling overwhelmed, it's
time to shift my energy, clear my head.

What do you say, you and me,
we go have some fun?

What do you mean by fun?

I heard there's this great place downtown
that makes unusual pizza.

Apparently, there's one
with black-bean and peppers

that's supposed to be
out-of-this-world.

It sounds strange and quite awful actually.

Well, how do you know
until you tried it?

I really should be working.

Come on. It will be good for you.
I'll get you home early I promise.

- Ok. So what did the zero say to the nice belt?
- I don't know.

Hahaha ... my Dad would love that one!

So, are you ... are you
gonna finish all that?

Admit it. Your's is terrible.

Oh I don't know.
I kinda like it.

No. You like the pepperoni pizza I ordered
which is why you want another size.

Face it. Weird and unusual is daring but
but it doesn't make it edible.

Ok. That is true.

But admit it. You're having fun.

Maybe. A little.

I have to say ...

it looks good on you.

Thanks.

I see you've taken the hint that
life sent you and it paid off.

Which is why I think you shouldn't
give up on your Mom's list.

- No. Not that again.
- I'm serious. I'm serious.

Believe it or not, things
do happen in the universe

that aren't controlled by destiny
and a pre-determined outcome.

- They do.
- You're impossible.

- I try.
- Ok. Let's just say for a second you're right.

There is some greater purpose I'm
supposed to get out of all of this.

What is it?
What is the universe trying to tell me?

Well, if you don't know the answer,
then it hasn't revealed itself yet.

You do realize you sound like a fortune
cookie when you talk like that, right?

We're talking about you right now.

Speaking of which, I did
some homework for you.

What are you talking about?

I have been researching the last
two names on your Mom's list.

There's a Molly Dixon and
a Russ Hamilton.

Champagne glasses go to Molly,
and the antique chairs go to Russ.

Wait. You've been researching this?

Well, you can't expect to do it all on
your own now, can you?

So Russ Hamilton and the chairs
are a no go. No local listing.

I did a wider search but there's
just too many results.

I think that's definitely destiny
telling us to give up.

I did get some traction on the glasses.

The name Molly Dixon.
Kathy recognized it.

She said Molly moved up to
Albany and check that out.

She's got a gift shop in town so what do
you say, we drive up there tomorrow?

You called my Aunt Kathy?

And we can even baked together.
We're like family now.

I ... I should really be getting home.
It's late.

So I'll pick you up tomorrow morning.
The shop opens at 11, so say 10:30?

- Okay.
- Yeah. Okay.

Here they are.

- Hi.
- Hi.

So let's get going.

I need to get back soon so
I can work on my proposal.

Fair enough.

- Good morning. Can I help you folks?
- Hi. Yes, we're looking for Molly Dixon.

Molly? She's supposed to be in today
but I haven't seen her yet.

Oh, we're hoping to talk to her.
Do you know when she might be in?

Expecting her anytime.

Okay well, if you don't mind we'll
just wait around here then.

Sure. Feel free to look about.

If you see something
you like, let me know.

- Great.
- Thank you.

Thanks. Okay.

How long has it been?

At least an hour.

What do you wanna do?

- Excuse me.
- Yes?

- Have you heard from Molly?
- Not at all.

But you know, she keeps
her own schedule so ...

Maybe we'll try back later.

Would you like to leave a message?

No, no. That's okay.
Ahh but thank you.

- Right. Bye bye.
- Bye. - Thanks.

We should have called ahead.

We can always come back another day.

I don't know, Nathan. Like I said before,
I think it's time to give up.

I mean if you're right about life sending
messages, we should take the hint.

- Oh no.
- What's that?

Ahh my check engine
light just came on.

- Please tell me you're kidding.
- I wish I were.

We're in the middle of nowhere.

Yeah. I know.
Hang on.

Thank goodness.

Hi.

I thought I might be stranded
out here forever.

Are you okay?

Oh I'm fine. I had a smoke coming from
out of my hood, and I pulled over so ...

Well, believe it or not,
we're having car trouble too.

- At least I thought we were.
- What is it?

The light just went off.

Hey, do one of you have a phone I
could borrow so I could call for help?

I do.

Would you know I
left mine at home?

I don't know where my
mind was this morning.

Yep, here. Use mine.

Thank you so much.
Really appreciate this.

Oh, hi. My car broke down, and
I need roadside assistance.

Can you send somebody?

Great. Yeah, my name is Molly Dixon.
I'm driving a silver wagon and ...

Excuse me.

You're Molly?

Yeah. Would you hold please?
Yes.

The one who owns the
gift shop in Albany?

One and the same. Yes.

Do I know you?

Oh who would have thought you'd be
driving by right where I was stranded?

- Well, it's a good thing we pulled over
on the deck. - Yeah.

Hey. What did you find out
about your car?

Well the guy who towed your car took a
look at it and he said it all checked out.

He didn't know what happened.

Oh thank goodness for that and
for driving me home.

I would really like if you guys can stay
for supper. It's the least I can do.

She'd wanted to give these to you.

Wow. They're beautiful.

Are you close with my Mom?

I used to teach before
I started my shop

and your Mom and I taught
together for a little while

until she stopped working
to start a family.

Why the champagne glasses?

I think these were meant
to be wedding gift.

Really?

Shortly after Marianne and
I met, I fell in love.

Head-over-heels in love with this guy.

I had been hurt and I was
afraid to get involved.

Would you pass the
vegetables please?

- Oh of course.
- Thank you.

I talked it through
with Marianne.

I cried and she cried.

Lovely thing about your mother,
I would tell her things and

it was like she was going through
it way along with you.

So what happened?

Well, she gave me some great advise.

She said I just had to
roll the dice again.

Because if it was true love,
you may not find it again.

And I am so glad I did because
that man is still my husband.

- That's wonderful.
- Yeah.

He's traveling for work
right now which is too bad.

He would have ... he would have
loved to have met you.

Is there anything else you remember
about my Mom that stands out?

There is one thing that I
always admired about her.

She knew exactly what
she wanted out of life.

I was the total opposite, always
fumbling for direction but not her.

She knew.

What was it?

It was all about you.

Marriane's big dream life was

to be a mom.

And when you came along,

she just wanted to see you
grow up and be happy.

- Thank you so much. It was great.
- You're welcome.

Oh, thank you.
Good night.

Oh, hang on.

- Ahh, I got to take this. Sorry.
- Yeah, of course.

- Where's your friend?
- Oh, he had to take a call.

Thank you so much for
this wonderful night.

Thank you.

In here.

I believe my Mom wanted you to have this.

I think they belong with you.

And just remember, if you're
ever in the same place I was,

remember your Mom's advise.

It maybe a little scary but
it's worth the risk.

It was so lovely to meet you in
the most extraordinary way.

Thank you.

Yeah, okay I will, I will. Yes.
Yeah, okay, okay, okay. Bye.

I'm sorry but that was my Mom.

She wants me to call her to let
her know I got home okay.

Hey, what's wrong?

You're lucky to have a Mom
who worries about you.

Who you could call.

I've never know what that was like.

I'm so sorry.
I shouldn't have said that.

I don't know what I was thinking.

I don't know why I am acting this way.

Getting worked up will cloud your judgement.
That's what my Dad always says.

I don't think that's true.

And from what I know about your Mom,
it doesn't sound like she'd believe him.

Nathan, what's happening to me?

I don't know what to believe anymore.

Come here.
Come here.

Thank you.

- How are you feeling?
- Terrible.

And the writing?

It's never gonna be what anyone wants so I
really don't know why I'm not giving up.

No, no, no, no way. No quitting allowed.

Besides, I like this new version of you.

- Well, as for the chairs, okay, I think..
- Nathan, I have so much work to do.

Yeah, but they're the last thing on
the list. We have to finish.

Your paper's not due until Friday.
We have a ton of time.

Well at the rate I'm going, I don't think
procrastinating is a very good idea.

Isn't the priority is supposed to
be to help me with this proposal?

I'm trying to.

I mean, you have to admit, your
Mom's list is part of this.

I can't. I, really I can't.
I can't. I can't.

I just can't handle
this right now.

Well, if there's nothing
else, we have a bet going.

I don't care about that anymore
but thank you.

- Darcy, listen to me.
- Nathan, this is not helping.

It is. It is helping.
Feeling all of these is helping you.

I know it's hard but you have
to keep going.

You're doing great.

Look at all the good that's come out of it.

Finding out my mother was this great
person I'll never get to know ...

I can't keep reliving that.

I know that you don't have all the answers
about why this is happening.

Bu I don't either.

But if I'm right and this does turn out
to be something that's helping you,

then you'll know.

Isn't that reason enough to finish?

- Where are we you taking me?
- The library.

- I want to check special collections.
- But why?

Local phonebooks? The library keeps
them on file.

And you think maybe we can find
an old listing for Russ Hamilton?

Maybe an address.

- Well, that's a long shot at best.
- All the more reason to try.

- Did you find anything?
- Not yet.

I'm telling you this is a waste of time.

- Wait a minute.
- What is it?

R. Hamilton. There's a listing.

- How old?
- This is 1985.

- We're sorry. Your...
- No longer in service.

- But there is an address.
- 2110 Cypress Avenue.

That's within walking distance.
Let's go.

- Nathan...
- Come on. Let's go.

This is it.
Are you ready?

Let's get this over with.

Oh for heaven's sake.

- Beverly?
- Darcy, right?

Yes. Hi.

You two know each other?

Oh, we've met. Briefly.

- Nathan, this is Beverly.
- Hello.

What on earth are you doing here?

We are actually looking for a
Russ Hamilton?

Oh. Oh, Russ and his wife haven't
lived here for years.

I bought the house from him.

Do you know if he is still around?

Last I heard, he was in the Denver area
but that was kinda twelve years ago.

By any chance, do you have
his contact information?

Well, I might have an old forwarding
address, but it's bound to be out of date.

We didn't stay in touch
after the house sold so...

It's worth a shot.

Well, come in.

- My goodness.
- What are the chances?

Crazy, huh?

If you don't mind my asking,
what is this all about?

Well, it's hard to explain,

but we're looking to track down
some of my mother's old friends.

She died in a car accident
long time ago.

Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that.

She was killed by a drunk driver.

How awful.

When ... when was this?

I was a year old, so '85.

And the date?

September 23rd.

Beverly?

Beverly, are you okay?

This is my son.

My one and only.

He was a football fan.

He used to play in high school, but
quit when he got to college.

But he loved to go to the games.

It was a big win at her home
game one Saturday night.

And I guess a party broke
out in the parking lot.

I told him hundreds of times

never to get behind the wheel of a
car if he had been drinking.

When he didn't come home by midnight,
I knew...

I knew that something was wrong.

Wait. What?

My heart was broken when
the police told me.

He hit someone.

Ben. Ben Davis.

That was the name of the driver
that hit my mother.

That was my boy. My child.

Your mother's name was Marianne, wasn't it?

Darcy. Wait, wait, wait.
Hold on. Hold on. Hang on.

This can't be happening.

I wanna make sure you're okay.

No, please.
None of this makes any sense.

I know. I know this is incredible.

Just stop with the
crazy explanations.

This whole thing had just
made everything worse.

- Darcy...
- I don't need your help anymore.

- Darcy, wait.
- Just leave me alone, please.

- Dad.
- Hey.

- Hey.
- Sorry to stop by unannounced but

do you have a minute to talk?

Of course. Come on in.

Can I get you some tea or coffee?

Tea would be great.

How's the paper coming?

Don't ask.

Are you still working with
that instructor?

No. No that end didn't work out.

You still got to hand
something in though, right?

I will.

So what do you wanna talk about?

It's a ...

It's hard for me to share things
about your Mom.

I know. I know that Dad. I'm really sorry.
I did not mean to upset you the other day.

There's more to it than that.

Your Mom used to try to
take care of everybody.

I've heard that.

She used to call me so many times
in a day. She ...

She'd call me and tell where she was,
where she was going,

what time she was planning
on being home.

To tell you the truth,
that kinda drove me a little crazy.

I'd tell her ...

"It's okay. You don't need to tell me everything
that's going on in a day, every moment."

"Just do what you have to do and
come home when you're ready."

This is great, Dad.

You're talking about her.

On the night of the accident,

she had been running errands all day
and it was getting pretty late.

The phone rang.

I had just sat down.

I just finished putting you to bed,
and I was exhausted.

I knew why she was calling,
so I let it ring and...

And then I let it keep ringing.

Ever since, the only thing I think about
is...

'What if I had just picked up?"

It was Mom.

What if I had talked to her just long
enough to slow her down?

She wouldn't have been in that
intersection when she was

and she would still be here.

Dad!

I was stupid.

It wasn't your fault.

- If I just picked up... .
- You didn't do anything wrong.

You used to always ask me...
"Where did Mommy go?"

I couldn't tell you ... that it
was because of me.

This wasn't your fault.
It's okay.

It's not your fault.

- Hi.
- Hi.

I'm so glad you called.

- It's been a hard few days, huh?
- Hhmmm. Yeah.

You don't know how many times I wanted to
track you down this past couple of days.

I still don't know if that was
the right thing to do.

In this situation, is there such a thing?

I don't know.

This is all so stranger and
hard to believe.

I mean, who would've thought
we'd cross paths like this.

You know it almost feels like something
brought us together.

I really don't know what to make of it.

You don't know how much I wish I could
take back everything that's happened.

I know there's no excuse.

I don't know what he was thinking. I want
to apologize, but how do I do that?

I mean, how do you make up for
something so unforgivable?

Look, I lost someone I
will never get back.

- Yeah.
- And you did too.

Yeah. Well, it's the hardest thing
I've ever had to do in my whole life.

Can I ask you something?

Sure.

- How did you?
- What?

Get through it, I mean?

I don't know.

You know when it all feels like it's
collapsing, and there's no hope ...

somehow you really just have to get
yourself on two feet

and then keep moving and
you keep forging ahead.

Even when you really just
want to give up?

Oh my dear. Especially then.

So, what do we do now?

Maybe we try to help each other through
this the best we can.

I like that idea. Oh but wait!
Before I forget ...

I did a little digging and found an
old number for the Hamiltons.

Before they went to Denver
and after making some calls,

I tracked down their
number for you.

- Thank you for this.
- Anytime.

You'll have to come back, okay?

I do think you came into my life
for a very special reason.

Okay?

- I will.
- You better.

Nathan here. Can't pick up so leave a
message, I'll get back to you.

Nathan, hey it's Darcy. I just wanted
to say I'm really sorry

for what I said the other day.
I was upset.

And I also wanted to tell you that you
really ... you really have helped me.

More than you know.
So call me when you get a chance.

I can do this.

- Better.
- Really?

"Dr. Darcy Miller" has a nice
ring to it, don't you think?

Thank you, Dr. Reed.

Let me know if I can help
with the job search.

You can count on me
for recommendations.

Actually that is something I
would love to talk to you about.

Come, darling. We have to go.

- Aunt Kathy.
- Hi, honey. You have a minute?

- Of course. What's up?
- Where are you?

I'm just heading home. Why?

Well, there's something I found
that I want you to see.

Oh, what is it?

All I can say is that it's something
I can give you're really going to like.

Can you come over?

I'll be right there.

Take a look at this.

That's Marianne's handwriting. These are
obviously your mother's old textbooks.

- Where did you find these?
- In my garage.

I mean, when Mike was still in the mend,
I went looking for a hammer and a nail

and I found them in a
stack of old boxes.

Well, this must be an
old college address.

And there's something else.

What do you think is on this?

No idea.

I'd say have a look but I don't have a
VCR. I got rid of mine a long time ago.

That's okay. Dad still has one at home.

- So you found all these in the garage?
- Yeah.

Any idea how it got there?

No. I don't have a clue. I mean, it could
have gotten mixed up with Frank's things

but how or when, I've no idea.

Let's go downstairs.

There she is.

It's time for breakfast.
Look at her.

She was hungry this morning.

How does it feel being a new Mom?

Oh, it's hard to describe.
It's wonderful.

Everything I'd hoped it would be
and then some.

There's our daughter Darcy.

- Say "Hi", Darcy.
- Say "Hi".

"Hi, Daddy. How are you?"

- She did great last night, didn't she?
- She did.

She fell asleep right away.
Just like her Mom.

What are you thinking about, honey?

So many things. Everything
I want for her.

I hope she knows I'll always be there
with her, every step of the way.

Darcy.

Excuse me. Dr. Darcy Miller.

I love the sound of that.

I always knew you could do it, honey.
I am so proud of you.

Thank you, Dad.

Your Mom would be proud of you too.

I know that now.

I feel like she is with me somehow.

- What?
- You sound just like her.

I love you, Dad.

I love you too, sweetheart.

So, what do you think?

It looks great.

Someday, we'll gonna have
to do the whole house.

Or we don't really have to do that, do we?

Just like them,
it looks good, huh?

Perfect timing. You know
what today is?

Your mother's birthday.

Thank you for coming
with me today.

I'm glad I finally did it.

You know when Nathan says
"Everything in life happens for a reason."

What do you think about that?

I don't know. I'm not sure any of us
really know the answer for that.

Why?

I'm trying to figure out

why there has been a lot of
strange things happening recently.

And how everything I've been finding
out about Mom, it's been helping me.

What are you saying?

Maybe finding that list of Mom's
wasn't really an accident.

You know, all those textbooks I told
you Aunt Kathy found?

Yeah.

Well, there's an address in them.

Maybe it was an old college address.

What do you say we drive there just to see?

Why not?

Here it is. 2162.
Yep, that's it.

- This is the house where Mom used to live?
- Yeah.

I mean, it looks a little different than I
remember, but I still recognize it.

Dad, I know this house.
I've been here before.

Hi.

You're early.

I couldn't wait.

Thank you for letting me come over tonight.

Yeah. I'm sorry I didn't get
back to you right away.

I turned my phone off.

Just with everything
that's been going on,

I felt like I should spend
some time with my Mom.

I haven't done that enough lately.

Listen, I'm really sorry.

Everything just hit me so fast and
I didn't know how to make sense of it all.

It's okay.

I don't wanna push you away.

Why? You think you can get
rid of me that easily?

I have a surprise for you.

Come with me.

- You do all this?
- I did.

Turns out everything on Mom's list
has the right amount of magic back here.

Along with the little candlelight.

Beverly found an old number of
Russ Hamilton, so I called him.

Turns out that he had loaned
these chairs to Mom years ago.

He said I should keep them
and put them to good use.

So I did.

I don't know what to say.

Except ... thank you.

Take a look at this.

Is that your Mom?

She's in her garden.

And it looks a lot like your backyard.
Don't you think?

- Wait a minute. You don't mean that ...
- Uhmmm.

If you're wondering how I got
in through your locked gate

Mom's key still works.

- Can you believe this?
- I don't have a choice.

- I love this.
- I knew you would.

And I'm officially graduated now
thanks to you.

- Your proposal.
- Yes.

- So you handed it in?
- I did.

And I've taken a job working with Dr. Reed
so I would be living here.

Really?

Oh, I like that.

Go with me for a minute.

Let's say you're theory is right.

That everything in the
universe happens for a reason.

Yeah.

That means that everything
like me to you.

Interesting.

- Why do you think that is?
- I don't know.

But whatever the reason is,

I think it's time I start listening
to the message life is sending me.

Well, surely there is a more
logical explanation,

random chance maybe,
or statistical probability.

Those things still apply. Just maybe not
to everything.

Wait, does that mean that
I didn't win the bet?

- I think ... I think we both won.
- Yeah.