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I've always been amazed at how much
this place changes from season to season.
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For the first 13 years of my
life, winter wasn't my favorite.
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Oh, sure, I loved Christmas like any kid,
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but I remember being told
in Sunday school class once
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that they didn't know exactly
what month the birth really happened.
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So I always had a sense
they had just placed it in December
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as some kind gesture to help
break up those long, cold months.
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Ten years ago, my attitude
toward winter changed.
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I guess some don't always know
when as a boy they became a man,
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but for me, I know exactly when.
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It was that December,
10 years ago.
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It was the end of the most
defining six months of my life.
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And it was also when I met
my best friend.
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It was a trying time.
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Grandma and Grandpa and I
had already had Thanksgiving-- alone.
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It sure didn't feel like the same holiday
we'd shared so many times before.
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My mother and my sisters
hadn't been there, because
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they were coming for
Christmas a month later;
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two long trips
within 30 days wasn't practical.
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- Hey, Grandpa.
- Hey.
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- Hello, handsome.
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Everything in that old
farmhouse had changed in June,
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the day when my dad died
in a farm accident.
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A freak accident, everyone said.
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No way to prevent it
or see it coming, they said.
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It affected us each
in our own way.
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Grandpa showed little,
brought everything inside.
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Grandma tried to make things
as all right as she could for everyone else.
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Me, I just tried to do what I thought
my dad would have wanted me to do.
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Frank Thorne got arrested.
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- Drunk driving again.
- Oh.
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Yeah, he's going to jail this time.
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- You did what?
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Cora, this'll work out.
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I'm fine with it.
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I mean, I've always been fine
with it, but are you sure?
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I stopped being sure
of anything on June 15th.
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I brought home a dog.
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We got a puppy?
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It's not what you think,
George, so don't get excited.
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It's not a puppy,
and you don't get to keep him.
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It's Frank Thorne's dog.
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Thorne has to leave his farm
for a little while.
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You mean, the one he keeps
in front of his house?
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The one that barks like crazy
every time my school bus goes by?
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- That's the one.
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Well, he's our neighbour,
and your grandpa told him
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we'd help him out and take care
of his dog while he's gone.
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But you always said
dogs and dairy cattle don't mix.
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Well, somebody needed
our help. We'll make it work.
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Dog is in the pickup.
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Hey, boy.
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Let's go, let's go.
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Hi! Hi!
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- Come on up.
- Dog seems to like him.
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Whoa.
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I have a fraction of
the energy either of them have.
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That a boy.
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What's his name?
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Darned if I know.
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- Good boy.
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- Maybe his mom'll let him have a dog
once he gets to Minnesota.
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- He told me the other day he wasn't
sure he wanted to go to Minnesota.
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All right,
all right.
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My mom moved to Minnesota in August,
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closer to my sisters in college.
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It was as if she couldn't be
around the farm without Dad here--
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Too much to remind her of him.
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I had asked her if I could stay
in Kansas a little longer, till Christmas.
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I hadn't been ready
to leave yet.
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Reluctantly, she'd agreed.
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OK, all right, you win.
You can stay.
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Dinner's almost ready.
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Grandma made a bed for him
in the mud room.
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Grandpa, do you think
the dog will be here for Christmas?
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I'm not sure.
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I think Mom would like him.
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Yeah.
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They're saying it could turn cold tonight.
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Feels like, uh,
we could get some more snow.
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I've always said
you missed your true calling.
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That knee of yours predicts
bad weather better
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than anything or anybody
I've ever seen on TV.
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Yeah, well,
I could have been one of those
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slick TV weathermen, you know,
working five minutes a day.
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George, if we do get any
measurable amount of snow,
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I'm gonna need you to help
with the morning milking,
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so I can clear off the roads
with the snowplow.
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- Before school?
- Mm-hmm.
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That's early.
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The county pays us to have those
roads cleared as soon as possible.
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You can't wait till the middle
of the day to get started.
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Besides, getting up early
is good for you.
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You know, I've been doing it,
hey, for 60 years,
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and your dad did it
when he was your age.
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And these snow days aren't gonna happen
more than 40 or 50 times this winter.
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George, do you want
to feed Thorne's dog?
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He must be hungry
after all that running around.
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- Mmm.
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Looks like
he's all tuckered out.
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I don't think he got to do much
playing over at Thorne's place.
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Grandma, what time will I have to get up
to finish all the milking before school?
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Early.
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I'll help you.
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I used to help your dad
till he got used to it.
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- Who'll do it when I move to Minnesota?
- Oh, we'll work something out.
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That's not your concern.
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Grandma, do you think Thorne's dog
could maybe sleep in my room tonight?
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You wouldn't even know
he was there.
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Ah... I think
we could do that.
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On two conditions:
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one, that you and your grandpa
give him a bath first.
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- I can do that.
- And two, we give him a name.
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We can't keep
calling him "Thorne's dog".
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Well... you said he was
all tuckered out.
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I think his name should be Tucker.
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Ha! Ha! Ha! I like that!
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Well, there you go, Tucker.
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Not only do you have a new name,
you've got a new place to sleep.
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It's a big day.
Don't mess it up.
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When you brought Tucker home...
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...I couldn't help but think
about when John was little.
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All those years
of him wanting a dog,
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and you being so stubborn
about him not having one.
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And now you bring one home.
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The dog needed a place to go.
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I thought it might do George some good.
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George has to go to Minnesota, and...
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Tucker will go back to Thorne
once he's out of jail.
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I hope it's just not one more thing
for George to miss when it's gone.
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Yeah, he's a good boy.
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This house is gonna get
pretty quiet when he's gone.
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Yeah.
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We're gonna miss him.
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Yeah.
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All right, come on.
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As long as you're down
before Grandma gets up.
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Wake up, McCray!
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We're almost there.
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- Almost where?
- Uh, school.
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That's where the school bus
usually takes us.
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Oh, I slept the whole way?
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I was up milking cows at 4:30.
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Yeah, I was talking to you for 15 minutes
before I knew you were asleep.
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Oh, did you say
anything interesting?
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You'll never know.
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So, when are you going
to see Mrs. Weeks?
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- About what?
- The school play.
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She picked you to play Santa.
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- What?
- She's posting it today.
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I got a sneak peak at the list.
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Well, I didn't try out.
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Yeah, well, that never stops Mrs. Weeks.
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Better start working
on your "ho, ho, ho", McCray.
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- I knew it.
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I could smell your cookies
from halfway down the road.
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Well, no one can say the McCray men don't
have a highly developed sense of smell.
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I was way out in the machine shed
when I first smelled them.
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Ah, ah, ah. And I don't care
how much he begs you.
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Don't be giving him any.
He's already had about half a dozen.
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Hello?
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Hi, Mom.
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I've got some laundry
to put away.
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Yeah. Yeah, I've been
missing you too.
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I still feel bad that I wasn't
there for Thanksgiving.
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It was tough to be away from you.
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Grandma and Grandpa tried
to make it as good as they could.
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But... it still wasn't the same
without everybody here,
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- and Dad.
- I know, honey.
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- I miss him a lot.
- I miss him too.
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We're looking forward
to being with you at Christmas.
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And I can't wait
to bring you home with me.
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Honey?
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- Are you all right?
- I'm fine.
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Just a little tired.
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It's good that I stayed here, though.
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Grandma and Grandpa
need me right now.
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Well, I bet they're glad to have
you helping, but I sure miss you.
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Oh, and, uh, Mom, I have a dog
to take care of now.
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His name's Tucker.
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- Grandma and Grandpa got you a dog?
- Not exactly.
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He belongs to Frank Thorne, but...
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Frank's in jail right now,
so I'm taking care of him till he gets out.
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Oh, well, I-I'm sorry
to hear that about Frank.
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That's too bad.
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Yeah.
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He's got a nice dog, though.
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- The one that always barked?
- Yeah, but...
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he doesn't seem to
bark too much here.
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I think he just wanted
someone to talk to.
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He's a great dog.
I just never knew it before.
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Anyway, I better make sure
the chickens get watered.
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- OK, sweetheart.
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Well, your sisters and I love you,
and we cannot wait for Christmas.
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Love you too, Mom.
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- Bye.
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Lie down.
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On your side.
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Sit up.
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Feet.
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- Hey, Tucker.
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What's this?
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Whoa.
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Go get Grandma.
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Go get Grandma.
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- Oh, what a good boy.
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What a good boy.
Ha! Ha! Ha! Who's that?
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- Huh.
- Well.
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Good job, Tucker.
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Got it.
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Jigsaw puzzle.
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See the picture?
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It's of our farm.
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Jerry Jensen took it from his crop duster,
so you can see the whole thing.
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It's a family tradition.
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We always put it together at Christmas,
so I figured it was time to--
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- George.
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Just a second, Grandma.
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- I found the puzzle.
- Wonderful.
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Listen, why don't you
put it on the table?
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We need to go.
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Go where?
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Are you about done here?
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Yep, yep.
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No, it definitely needs work.
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Oh. But I... I think it can be
spruced up, hmm? - Mmhmm.
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Looking good, McCray.
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Oh, hello, Mary Ann.
How are you?
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Better now that I've seen Santa.
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- Are you in the play too?
- I'm a star.
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I'm not 'the' star.
I play a star.
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George is actually the star.
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I got him his role.
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I told Mrs. Weeks that he meant to
try out for Santa but he forgot.
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You what?
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His eyes, how they twinkle,
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his dimples, how merry.
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Typecasting, really.
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I've never seen him when he's
not barking at the school bus.
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He's much friendlier
than I would have guessed.
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My dad said
Thorne got out of jail today.
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Really?
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- Ho, ho, ho!
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- Bye.
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Oh, hey, Grandma.
Let me get those.
246
00:16:03,547 --> 00:16:06,548
Oh, thank you, George.
Such a gentleman.
247
00:16:06,550 --> 00:16:07,961
I'd better get home.
248
00:16:07,962 --> 00:16:10,054
Bye, Mrs. McCray.
Bye, George.
249
00:16:10,055 --> 00:16:11,180
Bye, Tucker.
250
00:16:11,181 --> 00:16:14,024
- Bye. See you tomorrow.
251
00:16:14,477 --> 00:16:17,140
Her dad told her
that Thorne is out of jail.
252
00:16:18,211 --> 00:16:20,945
- Oh.
- Do we have to give him back?
253
00:16:22,795 --> 00:16:24,861
- Ho, ho, ho!
254
00:16:29,320 --> 00:16:32,562
Tuck, you ever read Shakespeare?
255
00:16:32,563 --> 00:16:34,960
My dad told me
it's not that bad--
256
00:16:34,961 --> 00:16:37,761
well, once you figure out
what's going on.
257
00:16:38,102 --> 00:16:42,501
But sometimes it's about as
clear as you barking something.
258
00:16:43,144 --> 00:16:45,478
Ha! You would have liked my dad.
259
00:16:46,565 --> 00:16:48,547
And he would have liked you.
260
00:16:48,972 --> 00:16:53,574
He told me he always wanted a dog
but never actually got one.
261
00:17:02,397 --> 00:17:04,276
Well, Dad,
262
00:17:04,277 --> 00:17:06,678
at least I had a dog
for a little while.
263
00:17:10,395 --> 00:17:12,307
I miss you, Dad.
264
00:17:12,714 --> 00:17:16,478
Sometimes I try to
stop being sad, but I can't.
265
00:17:17,062 --> 00:17:21,131
Being with Tucker helps,
but now he's going away too.
266
00:17:22,901 --> 00:17:25,715
Maybe I shouldn't have even
gotten to know him.
267
00:17:27,136 --> 00:17:28,846
But I did.
268
00:17:30,581 --> 00:17:33,518
And now if I move back
to Minnesota,
269
00:17:33,519 --> 00:17:35,585
I might not ever see him again.
270
00:17:40,378 --> 00:17:42,444
But I also miss Mom.
271
00:17:45,183 --> 00:17:47,183
I just know,
if I could talk to you,
272
00:17:47,185 --> 00:17:49,995
you'd help figure this all out.
273
00:17:53,034 --> 00:17:55,565
What's it like
up where you are, Dad?
274
00:17:55,566 --> 00:17:58,132
Are there... dogs in heaven?
275
00:17:59,917 --> 00:18:01,706
I hope so,
276
00:18:01,707 --> 00:18:04,729
'cause then someday
you can meet Tucker.
277
00:18:06,776 --> 00:18:09,008
And we'd all be together again.
278
00:18:10,648 --> 00:18:12,245
- George.
279
00:18:12,908 --> 00:18:15,370
Frank's here for Tucker.
280
00:18:17,847 --> 00:18:19,914
OK, Tuck.
281
00:18:23,270 --> 00:18:25,034
It's time to go.
282
00:18:29,235 --> 00:18:31,302
Thanks for being my friend.
283
00:18:39,331 --> 00:18:42,573
Phil was kind enough
to give me a lift over here.
284
00:18:43,026 --> 00:18:45,541
I sort of don't have
a driver's licence right now.
285
00:18:45,542 --> 00:18:47,447
Well, we could have
driven over to your place.
286
00:18:47,448 --> 00:18:50,414
No, uh, it's no problem.
287
00:18:50,415 --> 00:18:52,718
Needed to get some things in town too.
288
00:18:52,719 --> 00:18:56,687
Anyway, thanks
for looking after my dog.
289
00:18:57,000 --> 00:19:01,093
Well, you're welcome. We've kinda
gotten used to having Tucker around.
290
00:19:01,875 --> 00:19:03,638
Come on, dog.
291
00:19:09,493 --> 00:19:11,339
Come on, dog.
292
00:19:17,335 --> 00:19:18,827
Come on!
293
00:19:36,673 --> 00:19:39,374
You did a good job
with Tucker, George.
294
00:19:51,437 --> 00:19:53,233
Don't worry, Tuck.
295
00:19:53,234 --> 00:19:55,053
I'll get you back.
296
00:19:55,054 --> 00:19:57,121
You belong here.
297
00:20:00,984 --> 00:20:02,932
Hey, buddy.
298
00:20:04,347 --> 00:20:06,117
How are ya?
299
00:20:06,118 --> 00:20:07,118
Hi.
300
00:20:11,343 --> 00:20:13,967
Come on. Let's go.
301
00:20:22,304 --> 00:20:24,271
Something you need?
302
00:20:24,868 --> 00:20:28,733
Um, I wanted to talk to you
about Tuck-- about your dog.
303
00:20:28,734 --> 00:20:30,355
What about him?
304
00:20:30,773 --> 00:20:33,187
Well, I noticed that most
of the time--
305
00:20:33,188 --> 00:20:37,088
at least when I come by--
he's out here all alone.
306
00:20:37,638 --> 00:20:42,006
Um, so I was thinking I could
maybe help you out and...
307
00:20:42,007 --> 00:20:43,889
take him off your hands.
308
00:20:43,890 --> 00:20:46,007
Then you wouldn't have
to worry about him.
309
00:20:46,008 --> 00:20:48,398
You saying you want
me to give you my dog?
310
00:20:48,399 --> 00:20:49,647
I'd be good to him.
311
00:20:49,648 --> 00:20:53,883
We got along really well when he stayed
at my house while you were... away.
312
00:20:54,609 --> 00:20:57,077
Answer's no, you can't have him.
313
00:21:09,421 --> 00:21:11,054
Good morning, McCray.
314
00:21:11,055 --> 00:21:12,546
Hi.
315
00:21:12,547 --> 00:21:15,882
Actually, do you mind if I call you Nick,
at least until Christmas?
316
00:21:15,883 --> 00:21:17,811
St. Nick?
317
00:21:17,812 --> 00:21:20,655
Maybe you should practice your lines
when you're milking the cows.
318
00:21:20,656 --> 00:21:24,108
I heard somebody say that classical music
actually helps cows produce more milk.
319
00:21:24,109 --> 00:21:26,296
Maybe a classical
theatrical piece like
320
00:21:26,321 --> 00:21:28,679
'Santa and the Snowmen'
would do the same thing.
321
00:21:28,680 --> 00:21:32,306
You sure talk a lot
for this early in the morning.
322
00:21:39,289 --> 00:21:40,905
I'm sorry, George.
323
00:21:40,906 --> 00:21:43,788
I guess I was just hoping
it wasn't true.
324
00:21:46,757 --> 00:21:48,663
Thanks.
325
00:21:48,664 --> 00:21:52,608
I mean, why does he even have a dog if he's
just gonna keep it penned up all the time?
326
00:21:52,609 --> 00:21:54,491
Yeah, I know, right?
327
00:21:54,492 --> 00:21:56,726
That's kind of what I said
to Thorne.
328
00:21:56,727 --> 00:21:58,490
You did?
329
00:21:59,171 --> 00:22:02,335
Yeah, I offered to take Tucker
off his hands permanently.
330
00:22:02,336 --> 00:22:05,738
McCray, I'm impressed
that you would do such a thing.
331
00:22:05,739 --> 00:22:07,867
Well, don't be too impressed.
332
00:22:07,868 --> 00:22:09,307
He turned me down.
333
00:22:10,578 --> 00:22:13,646
OK, well, what did you offer him?
334
00:22:14,304 --> 00:22:15,430
What do you mean?
335
00:22:15,431 --> 00:22:18,877
I mean, how much
did you say you'd pay him?
336
00:22:19,433 --> 00:22:21,147
Well, I didn't.
337
00:22:21,148 --> 00:22:23,616
He's not just gonna
give you the dog.
338
00:22:23,618 --> 00:22:25,686
McCray, do you understand
business?
339
00:22:25,687 --> 00:22:28,621
You don't get something
for nothing.
340
00:22:29,867 --> 00:22:31,961
You make a good point.
341
00:22:33,476 --> 00:22:35,655
You know, I do have a
little bit of money saved up
342
00:22:35,680 --> 00:22:37,606
from Christmas and
birthdays and stuff.
343
00:22:37,607 --> 00:22:38,927
I could help.
344
00:22:38,928 --> 00:22:40,387
I've got some money.
345
00:22:40,388 --> 00:22:42,997
I was gonna use it to put myself
through law school,
346
00:22:42,998 --> 00:22:45,597
but I could argue
this is more important.
347
00:22:54,658 --> 00:22:56,090
Hey, Grandpa.
348
00:22:57,802 --> 00:22:59,380
They sent us home
from school early.
349
00:22:59,381 --> 00:23:00,590
Said a storm's coming.
350
00:23:00,591 --> 00:23:03,906
They're saying we could get
16 inches of snow.
351
00:23:06,086 --> 00:23:09,454
Look, I want to talk to you
about something.
352
00:23:11,949 --> 00:23:15,484
You'll be fine. I'll show you
everything you need to know.
353
00:23:16,943 --> 00:23:19,145
It's just a big tractor
with a blade on it.
354
00:23:19,146 --> 00:23:22,630
Bo, you're not talking about
having him run the snowplow?
355
00:23:22,631 --> 00:23:26,934
Well, if we're gonna keep up
with this storm, we gotta run 24/7.
356
00:23:26,935 --> 00:23:29,458
Now, I'll work the double shift,
but without John,
357
00:23:29,459 --> 00:23:31,254
I need some help.
358
00:23:31,255 --> 00:23:33,028
He can do it.
359
00:23:35,825 --> 00:23:37,380
I can do it, Grandma.
360
00:23:37,381 --> 00:23:40,716
I've ridden in the cab plenty
of times with him and dad.
361
00:23:41,622 --> 00:23:45,114
You know I wouldn't do this
if I didn't know beyond a doubt
362
00:23:45,115 --> 00:23:46,975
that he can handle it.
363
00:23:47,286 --> 00:23:52,621
OK, but don't you do anything
if you don't feel comfortable with it.
364
00:23:52,622 --> 00:23:53,919
I mean that.
365
00:23:53,920 --> 00:23:55,067
I won't.
366
00:23:55,068 --> 00:23:57,606
Absolutely. I agree with that.
367
00:23:58,419 --> 00:24:01,138
Grandpa, does this job
pay anything?
368
00:24:05,841 --> 00:24:10,047
Um... I'm trying to earn some
money to buy something special.
369
00:24:10,802 --> 00:24:13,223
Well, in fact, yeah,
370
00:24:13,224 --> 00:24:15,958
you do the work,
you get some of the pay.
371
00:24:15,959 --> 00:24:19,582
It's come in handy for us
at times over the years.
372
00:24:19,583 --> 00:24:22,084
Is there any chance
I could get paid up front?
373
00:24:23,325 --> 00:24:26,254
I'm... trying to buy a...
374
00:24:26,255 --> 00:24:28,669
What I'm trying to buy, it's...
375
00:24:29,091 --> 00:24:30,841
I'm trying to buy it
as fast as I can.
376
00:24:30,842 --> 00:24:34,024
Well, let's see what kind of job
you do out there today.
377
00:24:34,914 --> 00:24:37,047
And then we'll talk about it.
378
00:24:47,142 --> 00:24:50,575
Listen while I lower the blade
just one inch.
379
00:24:50,982 --> 00:24:52,777
What do you hear?
380
00:24:52,779 --> 00:24:55,910
Sounds like gravel mixed in
with the snow.
381
00:24:55,911 --> 00:24:57,427
- That's right.
382
00:24:58,056 --> 00:24:59,076
Summer months,
383
00:24:59,081 --> 00:25:02,292
the county pays a lot of money to
put the gravel down on these roads,
384
00:25:02,293 --> 00:25:07,029
and they don't need the McCrays to
be putting it back in the ditch.
385
00:25:07,691 --> 00:25:11,760
There's a fine line;
you just need to find it.
386
00:25:17,683 --> 00:25:21,245
By the time we went in
for lunch a few hours later,
387
00:25:21,247 --> 00:25:26,833
Grandpa had spoken more words to me
than he had, well, since my dad died.
388
00:25:27,744 --> 00:25:31,415
It was the start of a big change
in our relationship.
389
00:25:34,017 --> 00:25:36,110
Without us saying it,
390
00:25:36,111 --> 00:25:40,642
maybe we both sensed we could help
begin to fill a hole for the other.
391
00:25:45,259 --> 00:25:47,892
So, I see the snowplow
still seems to be working.
392
00:25:47,893 --> 00:25:50,173
That's good news.
How are the roads?
393
00:25:50,174 --> 00:25:52,126
Better than they were.
394
00:25:52,127 --> 00:25:54,829
He did great.
What can I say?
395
00:25:54,830 --> 00:25:57,221
Filling his dad's shoes.
396
00:25:57,222 --> 00:25:59,243
The kid's a natural.
397
00:26:01,619 --> 00:26:03,454
How many calls came in so far?
398
00:26:03,455 --> 00:26:06,415
Sherry Rather is pregnant,
due any day.
399
00:26:06,416 --> 00:26:08,392
Hadley is worried about
getting her to the hospital,
400
00:26:08,393 --> 00:26:10,610
so he's hoping you could
keep their road clear.
401
00:26:10,611 --> 00:26:13,611
And that's just off Waverly Road.
Do you know where that is?
402
00:26:13,612 --> 00:26:16,509
Yeah, it's south of the highway
and north of Lone Elm Road.
403
00:26:16,510 --> 00:26:20,407
And Mrs. Slater only has
two days of insulin left.
404
00:26:20,408 --> 00:26:23,454
She lives just off the highway
by the old dump site.
405
00:26:23,455 --> 00:26:25,126
I know where that is too.
406
00:26:25,127 --> 00:26:28,009
And Mrs. Reed called
407
00:26:28,010 --> 00:26:30,049
and wants to make sure you
don't forget about her.
408
00:26:30,050 --> 00:26:31,361
Oh, you mean Old Lady Reed.
409
00:26:31,362 --> 00:26:32,689
Careful, George.
410
00:26:32,690 --> 00:26:35,423
She's only a couple of years older
than your grandma here.
411
00:26:35,424 --> 00:26:39,393
We could have gone all day without
revealing that bit of information.
412
00:26:39,900 --> 00:26:42,055
Well, she seems much older.
413
00:26:42,056 --> 00:26:43,868
Oh!
414
00:26:43,869 --> 00:26:47,353
I love having this boy around!
Mwah!
415
00:26:52,486 --> 00:26:55,025
The advance on your wages.
416
00:27:02,310 --> 00:27:04,126
Thanks.
417
00:27:21,980 --> 00:27:24,323
McCray! Hey!
418
00:27:28,416 --> 00:27:30,416
Hey, McCray.
419
00:27:32,660 --> 00:27:35,681
I think you forgot something.
420
00:27:37,081 --> 00:27:38,932
- Your coat?
- Oh, I just have a minute.
421
00:27:38,933 --> 00:27:41,276
I'm helping my mom make dinner.
- You cook?
422
00:27:41,481 --> 00:27:43,042
You don't have to sound so surprised.
423
00:27:43,043 --> 00:27:45,488
McCray, I'm a woman
of many talents,
424
00:27:45,489 --> 00:27:47,768
including being a
world-renowned,
425
00:27:47,769 --> 00:27:51,871
or at least central-Kansas-renowned,
babysitter, which pays OK.
426
00:27:52,925 --> 00:27:54,856
It's not for you,
it's for Tucker.
427
00:27:55,183 --> 00:27:57,424
Look, you really
don't have to do this.
428
00:27:57,425 --> 00:27:58,961
I know.
429
00:28:00,722 --> 00:28:04,037
George, it's freezing out here.
Would you just take the money?
430
00:28:04,402 --> 00:28:06,573
- I'll pay you back.
- Thanks.
431
00:28:06,574 --> 00:28:09,034
I'll see you tomorrow,
with Tucker.
432
00:28:22,933 --> 00:28:24,846
Hey, Tuck.
433
00:28:24,847 --> 00:28:27,214
Oh, you got your stick!
434
00:28:27,215 --> 00:28:28,964
Your stick!
435
00:28:41,144 --> 00:28:42,844
Hi, Mr. Thorne.
436
00:28:43,097 --> 00:28:46,549
Uh, I came by because, um...
437
00:28:47,815 --> 00:28:51,331
I was thinking I didn't
make myself clear earlier.
438
00:28:52,706 --> 00:28:55,151
I'd be interested
in buying your dog.
439
00:28:55,152 --> 00:28:56,510
You would, huh?
440
00:28:56,511 --> 00:28:58,581
Yes, yes, I would.
441
00:28:58,582 --> 00:29:00,280
And I've got money.
442
00:29:01,253 --> 00:29:04,128
I don't want your money.
Dog's not for sale.
443
00:29:04,129 --> 00:29:07,607
But why? You just leave
him out here in the cold.
444
00:29:08,324 --> 00:29:12,858
I can do with him what I want.
He's my dog, and he's not for sale.
445
00:29:13,136 --> 00:29:15,862
You McCrays aren't better than me.
446
00:29:20,898 --> 00:29:23,292
Time for you to go.
447
00:29:46,526 --> 00:29:48,425
- Grandma said you didn't
eat much at dinner.
448
00:29:48,426 --> 00:29:50,050
Are you sure you're feeling OK?
449
00:29:50,051 --> 00:29:51,277
I'm fine.
450
00:29:51,278 --> 00:29:53,846
She thinks you might be down
because you're missing Tucker.
451
00:29:53,847 --> 00:29:56,041
- Maybe.
- Oh, honey.
452
00:29:56,042 --> 00:29:58,706
I wish I could be there
to make things better.
453
00:29:58,707 --> 00:30:01,831
I'm sorry everything has been
so unsettled lately.
454
00:30:01,832 --> 00:30:03,869
It's just not fair, Mom.
455
00:30:03,870 --> 00:30:06,537
I know, Georgie. I'm sorry.
456
00:30:06,539 --> 00:30:09,909
Dad always taught us
to deal with things head-on.
457
00:30:10,644 --> 00:30:12,448
Tucker should be with me,
458
00:30:12,449 --> 00:30:15,620
where he can run around and play.
459
00:30:16,412 --> 00:30:19,521
All he does at Thorne's is bark.
460
00:30:20,301 --> 00:30:22,128
I'd bark too if I was alone all day.
461
00:30:22,129 --> 00:30:25,761
Well, then we'll try not to leave you alone
too much when you get here.
462
00:30:25,762 --> 00:30:27,909
We wouldn't want you
waking the neighbours.
463
00:30:27,910 --> 00:30:29,761
Funny, Mom.
464
00:30:30,988 --> 00:30:33,503
I'm sorry about Tucker, George.
465
00:30:34,876 --> 00:30:37,738
Yeah. Me too.
466
00:30:48,375 --> 00:30:50,645
- Morning, Grandpa.
- Morning.
467
00:30:52,242 --> 00:30:54,148
Weather's gotten worse today.
468
00:30:54,149 --> 00:30:57,265
Yeah. Wouldn't stop snowing
all night. I can vouch for that.
469
00:30:57,266 --> 00:31:00,976
- You were out on the snowplow all night?
- Yeah, until about an hour ago.
470
00:31:01,734 --> 00:31:03,953
You've already done
all the milking.
471
00:31:03,954 --> 00:31:05,367
Why didn't anybody wake me up?
472
00:31:05,368 --> 00:31:10,184
Well, you got a long day ahead of you,
so we figured we'd let you sleep in a bit.
473
00:31:10,867 --> 00:31:13,335
- What's all this about?
- Milk trucks can't get through,
474
00:31:13,336 --> 00:31:15,405
and the cooler here is full up.
475
00:31:16,117 --> 00:31:18,019
Are we not keeping
the roads clear enough?
476
00:31:18,020 --> 00:31:20,441
Oh, we're doing fine.
It's just, in some areas,
477
00:31:20,466 --> 00:31:22,832
the snowplows
have fallen behind.
478
00:31:22,863 --> 00:31:26,809
They don't have the personnel to
run around the clock like we do.
479
00:31:27,856 --> 00:31:31,082
And since the dairy won't
accept milk that isn't fresh,
480
00:31:31,083 --> 00:31:34,517
what we can't use ourselves
we just have to throw away.
481
00:31:34,519 --> 00:31:37,214
Well, that seems like a waste
of perfectly good milk.
482
00:31:37,215 --> 00:31:40,168
Which is why we're bottling it
up for you to give to folks.
483
00:31:40,169 --> 00:31:44,003
With more and more phone lines
down and the roads blocked,
484
00:31:44,004 --> 00:31:47,535
folks can't get their basics,
people can't get to the store.
485
00:31:47,536 --> 00:31:49,732
And we got milk to give away.
486
00:31:50,231 --> 00:31:52,698
Here, I'll help you load up.
487
00:31:53,793 --> 00:31:56,589
Pull in to every house,
knock on their doors,
488
00:31:56,590 --> 00:31:59,730
and make sure everybody's
getting along all right, hmm?
489
00:32:21,918 --> 00:32:24,230
Hey, boy. It's me.
490
00:32:25,575 --> 00:32:27,449
How you doing?
491
00:32:29,936 --> 00:32:31,793
Hey, boy.
492
00:32:39,068 --> 00:32:41,068
Mr. Thorne, you in there?
493
00:32:43,238 --> 00:32:46,043
Hi. How are ya?
494
00:32:48,043 --> 00:32:51,121
I know, I know.
I missed you too.
495
00:32:54,729 --> 00:32:56,796
Mr. Thorne?
496
00:33:00,059 --> 00:33:01,691
Hello?
497
00:33:02,059 --> 00:33:04,019
Mr. Thorne?
498
00:33:04,731 --> 00:33:06,798
It's George McCray.
499
00:33:13,234 --> 00:33:14,967
Mr. Thorne?
500
00:33:18,078 --> 00:33:19,444
You in here?
501
00:33:27,410 --> 00:33:29,340
What do you want, boy?
502
00:33:30,184 --> 00:33:31,347
Uh...
503
00:33:31,348 --> 00:33:33,782
I have milk if you need any.
504
00:33:34,988 --> 00:33:38,452
I don't need milk.
I'm sick. I need medicine.
505
00:33:40,223 --> 00:33:41,856
I don't have any medicine.
506
00:33:41,858 --> 00:33:43,925
No, I suppose not.
507
00:33:48,160 --> 00:33:50,060
I'll tell you what.
508
00:33:51,481 --> 00:33:54,144
If you drive that snowplow
509
00:33:54,145 --> 00:33:57,480
over to Tommy Turner's place
on Blackberry Hill,
510
00:33:57,481 --> 00:33:59,894
and you tell him that
Frank Thorne's in a tight spot
511
00:33:59,895 --> 00:34:04,152
and needs two bottles
of his best, uh... medicine,
512
00:34:04,153 --> 00:34:06,403
and you bring it back to me,
513
00:34:07,028 --> 00:34:09,495
maybe we can talk about
my dog being for sale, huh?
514
00:34:10,487 --> 00:34:12,331
You'd sell him to me?
515
00:34:12,332 --> 00:34:14,034
Uh-huh.
516
00:34:18,456 --> 00:34:21,612
That's... my dad.
517
00:34:24,323 --> 00:34:26,923
You didn't know
we were friends once?
518
00:34:29,051 --> 00:34:32,041
I guess you wouldn't
expect that, would ya?
519
00:34:34,604 --> 00:34:37,605
Your father wasn't always
so perfect.
520
00:34:38,362 --> 00:34:40,196
So, what do you say, kid?
521
00:34:40,916 --> 00:34:43,088
You want the dog?
522
00:34:44,073 --> 00:34:45,596
OK.
523
00:34:45,847 --> 00:34:47,424
That a boy.
524
00:34:51,135 --> 00:34:52,753
Go on now.
525
00:35:01,104 --> 00:35:02,760
Don't worry, Tuck.
526
00:35:02,761 --> 00:35:04,893
I'm gonna get you out of here.
527
00:35:08,807 --> 00:35:10,501
Come on.
528
00:35:10,502 --> 00:35:12,111
Come on.
529
00:35:12,612 --> 00:35:14,478
Come on.
530
00:35:23,368 --> 00:35:24,768
Come on, boy.
531
00:35:50,001 --> 00:35:51,755
You're John McCray's son,
aren't you?
532
00:35:51,756 --> 00:35:53,643
I'm George McCray.
533
00:35:53,644 --> 00:35:57,239
My grandfather asked me to check in
to make sure you're all right.
534
00:35:57,779 --> 00:36:00,000
I've got some milk
if you need some.
535
00:36:00,001 --> 00:36:02,727
I'll take some milk
if you're giving it away.
536
00:36:02,728 --> 00:36:05,569
I was aware that my wanting Tucker
had put me in the middle of something
537
00:36:05,570 --> 00:36:08,061
I maybe shouldn't have been
in the middle of.
538
00:36:08,062 --> 00:36:11,378
I knew Tom Turner's medicine probably
didn't come with a stamp of approval
539
00:36:11,379 --> 00:36:13,946
from the American Medical
Association.
540
00:36:14,262 --> 00:36:16,818
But being in Turner's presence
made it all more real.
541
00:36:16,819 --> 00:36:19,109
You're Mr. Turner, right?
542
00:36:20,494 --> 00:36:22,145
Yeah, what of it?
543
00:36:22,146 --> 00:36:25,043
Uh, Mr. Thorne's been sick.
544
00:36:25,044 --> 00:36:30,206
He said if I came by this way,
I should ask you for some medicine.
545
00:36:30,207 --> 00:36:31,974
Two bottles.
546
00:36:31,975 --> 00:36:35,610
So, Frank's out of medicine and
can't get into town for more, huh?
547
00:36:39,291 --> 00:36:41,307
You wait right here.
548
00:36:45,115 --> 00:36:48,382
You tell Thorne to take
two big glasses every night,
549
00:36:48,383 --> 00:36:51,662
and you let him know I'll be
sending him my doctor's bill.
550
00:36:52,771 --> 00:36:55,888
This business is between
me and Thorne, boy.
551
00:36:55,889 --> 00:36:58,587
No one else needs to know.
You understand?
552
00:36:58,588 --> 00:37:00,129
Yes, sir.
553
00:37:00,130 --> 00:37:02,523
Now go on. Get out of here.
554
00:37:10,505 --> 00:37:13,864
I remember thinking
I didn't like Tom Turner much.
555
00:37:15,605 --> 00:37:20,420
I also remember thinking: I bet the dentist
sure didn't like cleaning his teeth.
556
00:37:38,111 --> 00:37:39,873
Hey, buddy.
557
00:37:49,696 --> 00:37:53,698
Tuck, I'm sorry, but I shouldn't
be giving this to Thorne.
558
00:37:54,376 --> 00:37:55,981
I can't.
559
00:38:01,521 --> 00:38:03,963
Great. You got it.
560
00:38:03,964 --> 00:38:05,427
Uh, wait.
561
00:38:06,336 --> 00:38:07,714
- What?
- What about Tucker?
562
00:38:07,715 --> 00:38:12,564
- You said that I could buy him if I got--
- No, I said we'd talk about it.
563
00:38:12,742 --> 00:38:14,723
Maybe I changed my mind.
564
00:38:14,724 --> 00:38:16,790
You can't change your mind!
565
00:38:18,659 --> 00:38:21,820
- You said, if I got you--
- I don't care what I said.
566
00:38:21,821 --> 00:38:25,244
You'll get paid,
just not with my dog.
567
00:38:26,350 --> 00:38:27,941
Mr. Thorne!
568
00:38:35,903 --> 00:38:39,972
When I woke up the next morning,
one thing had become crystal clear to me:
569
00:38:39,973 --> 00:38:43,388
no matter how bad I felt
about what I'd done,
570
00:38:43,389 --> 00:38:45,441
Thorne and I made a deal.
571
00:38:46,961 --> 00:38:49,262
I got him his medicine;
572
00:38:49,263 --> 00:38:51,549
I would get Tucker.
573
00:38:55,848 --> 00:38:57,915
Mr. Thorne!
574
00:39:09,070 --> 00:39:10,947
Mr. Thorne?
575
00:39:12,537 --> 00:39:14,299
We need to talk.
576
00:39:15,825 --> 00:39:17,834
I'm here to take Tucker.
577
00:39:29,106 --> 00:39:30,497
Mr. Thorne.
578
00:39:30,498 --> 00:39:32,558
Mr. Thorne, wake up!
579
00:39:33,794 --> 00:39:35,846
Grandma, I'm at Thorne's house.
580
00:39:35,847 --> 00:39:37,863
He's on the ground,
he won't wake up.
581
00:39:38,304 --> 00:39:39,354
Is he breathing?
582
00:39:39,355 --> 00:39:43,402
Yes, but he doesn't look good,
and the house is cold.
583
00:39:43,403 --> 00:39:45,995
I'll call an ambulance.
You just stay there.
584
00:39:45,996 --> 00:39:47,742
It'll be OK.
585
00:39:55,381 --> 00:39:57,114
OK.
586
00:39:59,277 --> 00:40:00,704
It's gonna be OK.
587
00:40:00,705 --> 00:40:02,351
Where's Tucker?
588
00:40:04,041 --> 00:40:05,469
Tucker?
589
00:40:06,740 --> 00:40:08,388
Tucker.
590
00:40:10,711 --> 00:40:12,280
Tucker?
591
00:40:12,778 --> 00:40:14,426
Tuck?
592
00:40:14,427 --> 00:40:16,343
Where are you, boy?
593
00:40:20,849 --> 00:40:22,323
Where are you, boy?
594
00:40:25,859 --> 00:40:28,090
Come on. Come on.
595
00:40:30,278 --> 00:40:32,145
Come on. Come on.
596
00:40:32,941 --> 00:40:34,667
OK. I gotcha.
597
00:40:39,561 --> 00:40:42,629
Oh, you're cold.
We gotta get you warmed up.
598
00:40:58,511 --> 00:41:00,038
I got you, boy.
599
00:41:14,504 --> 00:41:16,771
Don't get too comfortable.
600
00:41:17,451 --> 00:41:21,528
You being on this couch isn't the
start of some new trend, you know.
601
00:41:22,480 --> 00:41:27,174
But considering what you've been
through today, it's OK for right now.
602
00:41:27,175 --> 00:41:29,767
It's almost like he knows
he's lucky to be alive.
603
00:41:29,768 --> 00:41:31,599
Him and Thorne both.
604
00:41:34,092 --> 00:41:36,059
I guess alcohol
poisoning's pretty serious.
605
00:41:36,060 --> 00:41:38,701
Yeah, well, if you hadn't gone by
there, there's a good chance that
606
00:41:38,702 --> 00:41:42,032
neither Thorne nor Tucker would
have made it through the day.
607
00:41:47,487 --> 00:41:52,530
Two quarters, a dime,
three nickels, and seven pennies.
608
00:41:52,729 --> 00:41:54,078
I told you I'd pay you back.
609
00:41:54,079 --> 00:41:57,267
What a break. You got Tucker,
and you didn't even have to buy him.
610
00:41:57,268 --> 00:41:58,560
Yeah.
611
00:42:00,008 --> 00:42:02,573
Looks like you still got
your appetite.
612
00:42:03,900 --> 00:42:06,763
Hot chocolate,
and Christmas sugar cookies.
613
00:42:06,764 --> 00:42:08,596
Thanks.
614
00:42:08,972 --> 00:42:11,039
You make these yourself?
615
00:42:12,736 --> 00:42:15,739
Well, I guess I'll have
to take my chances.
616
00:42:15,740 --> 00:42:18,148
So, you got the hang
of running this beast?
617
00:42:18,461 --> 00:42:19,923
Yep.
618
00:42:22,530 --> 00:42:23,929
Thanks.
619
00:42:25,263 --> 00:42:26,287
He likes it.
620
00:42:26,288 --> 00:42:28,375
- I wouldn't put
too much stock into that.
621
00:42:28,376 --> 00:42:30,584
I haven't seen him
turn down food yet.
622
00:42:34,046 --> 00:42:36,010
These are pretty good.
623
00:42:37,140 --> 00:42:39,569
So, when are your mom
and sisters getting here?
624
00:42:39,570 --> 00:42:40,647
- The 23rd.
625
00:42:40,648 --> 00:42:44,014
And then you'll go back to
Minnesota with them after New Year's?
626
00:42:44,128 --> 00:42:45,271
I guess so.
627
00:42:45,272 --> 00:42:47,039
Will you visit in the summers?
628
00:42:47,757 --> 00:42:49,446
Uh, maybe.
629
00:42:49,654 --> 00:42:51,045
I don't know.
630
00:42:51,046 --> 00:42:53,029
I'd like to.
631
00:42:53,601 --> 00:42:56,085
Well, it's nice that your
family will be here in time
632
00:42:56,110 --> 00:42:58,543
to see you in your
starring role as Santa.
633
00:42:59,007 --> 00:43:00,007
Hm.
634
00:43:00,230 --> 00:43:02,047
You have been
learning your lines?
635
00:43:02,048 --> 00:43:03,780
Well, I was thinking that...
636
00:43:03,781 --> 00:43:07,147
with all the missed days of school
that the play might be...
637
00:43:07,148 --> 00:43:08,978
you know, cancelled.
638
00:43:08,979 --> 00:43:10,506
I wouldn't count on it.
639
00:43:10,507 --> 00:43:13,928
In Mrs. Weeks' words,
"The show must go on".
640
00:43:13,929 --> 00:43:15,769
Yeah, I don't think
she made that up.
641
00:43:22,346 --> 00:43:25,549
And you don't want to pick up
the gravel, just the snow.
642
00:43:27,239 --> 00:43:30,094
Tucker, that's the radio.
643
00:43:30,095 --> 00:43:31,141
- Hello?
644
00:43:32,630 --> 00:43:34,163
Yeah, you like that, huh, boy?
645
00:43:34,988 --> 00:43:36,452
Push it again.
646
00:43:39,050 --> 00:43:40,597
OK, speak.
647
00:43:41,636 --> 00:43:42,965
George?
648
00:43:44,623 --> 00:43:46,519
OK, push the button, boy.
649
00:43:47,928 --> 00:43:49,034
- Speak.
650
00:43:51,039 --> 00:43:53,445
Tucker, is that you?
651
00:43:56,742 --> 00:43:59,743
Tell George I'm making
a pot roast for him tonight.
652
00:43:59,745 --> 00:44:00,854
Hey, Grandma.
653
00:44:00,855 --> 00:44:03,602
I was just showing Tucker
how to drive the snowplow,
654
00:44:03,603 --> 00:44:07,638
and I guess he wanted to learn
how to use the radio too.
655
00:44:09,435 --> 00:44:12,793
Well, sounds like he's a good
student and a quick study.
656
00:44:14,385 --> 00:44:17,686
Tucker, listen,
I have to go out for a while,
657
00:44:17,687 --> 00:44:19,697
so I won't be here if you call.
658
00:44:19,700 --> 00:44:21,800
Push the button, boy. Bark.
659
00:44:25,790 --> 00:44:27,963
He says we'll see you
when we get home.
660
00:44:27,964 --> 00:44:29,050
OK.
661
00:44:31,515 --> 00:44:33,034
Good boy, Tucker.
662
00:44:33,035 --> 00:44:34,631
Good boy.
663
00:44:34,632 --> 00:44:38,100
I bet I could teach you to drive
this if I had enough cookies.
664
00:44:43,922 --> 00:44:46,606
OK, I'm officially
on my lunch break,
665
00:44:46,607 --> 00:44:48,219
but we don't have time to play.
666
00:44:48,220 --> 00:44:51,287
We're gonna do something good
and surprise Grandma.
667
00:44:53,532 --> 00:44:55,732
Ever look for a Christmas tree
before?
668
00:44:57,125 --> 00:44:58,602
Didn't think so.
669
00:44:58,603 --> 00:44:59,732
But it's an art.
670
00:45:00,932 --> 00:45:03,652
At least,
that's what Grandma says.
671
00:45:04,100 --> 00:45:06,696
She likes something full--
672
00:45:07,523 --> 00:45:10,114
You know, lots of branches.
673
00:45:10,115 --> 00:45:12,950
Not too skinny or scrawny.
674
00:45:13,446 --> 00:45:16,613
And tall but... not too tall.
675
00:45:16,848 --> 00:45:20,023
You gotta leave a little room
for the angel that goes on top.
676
00:45:21,223 --> 00:45:23,684
And it's gotta be a Scotch Pine.
677
00:45:25,557 --> 00:45:27,360
Now, Grandpa,
678
00:45:28,155 --> 00:45:30,023
he could go for anything--
679
00:45:30,024 --> 00:45:34,511
a Douglas fir, some kind
of spruce, even a cedar.
680
00:45:34,512 --> 00:45:36,401
But Grandma...
681
00:45:36,402 --> 00:45:38,922
Grandma loves her Scotch Pine.
682
00:45:44,114 --> 00:45:46,181
Oh, I think we have a winner.
683
00:45:52,189 --> 00:45:54,028
Oh, it's perfect.
684
00:45:54,029 --> 00:45:56,059
I love it!
685
00:45:56,060 --> 00:45:57,879
Thank you, George.
686
00:45:58,129 --> 00:46:01,159
- Tucker picked it out.
- Well, he did a great job.
687
00:46:01,160 --> 00:46:03,172
You both did.
688
00:46:04,661 --> 00:46:06,158
Bo,
689
00:46:06,159 --> 00:46:08,822
look at the tree
George cut for us.
690
00:46:08,823 --> 00:46:11,280
I think it's as nice
as any tree we've ever had.
691
00:46:11,281 --> 00:46:14,227
Looks like he's taken over
all my jobs around here.
692
00:46:14,228 --> 00:46:17,902
Pretty soon
I won't be needed at all.
693
00:46:20,363 --> 00:46:24,319
Hey, it, uh, looks like
Thorne's gonna be all right.
694
00:46:24,320 --> 00:46:26,971
He's coming home
from the hospital tomorrow.
695
00:46:27,544 --> 00:46:28,981
That's good.
696
00:46:29,216 --> 00:46:30,683
- Yeah.
697
00:46:30,906 --> 00:46:32,503
It was touch-and-go for a while.
698
00:46:32,504 --> 00:46:36,672
Turns out whatever homebrew
he was drinking was contaminated.
699
00:46:36,673 --> 00:46:37,830
Almost killed him.
700
00:46:37,831 --> 00:46:40,479
Who knows under what conditions
that stuff gets made.
701
00:46:40,480 --> 00:46:44,165
Yeah, well, he's not talking
about where he got it, but...
702
00:46:44,166 --> 00:46:46,903
I think we got
a pretty good idea.
703
00:46:48,065 --> 00:46:50,132
Well, how's he getting home?
704
00:46:50,444 --> 00:46:52,226
That I don't know.
705
00:46:52,227 --> 00:46:54,101
Oh, I do.
706
00:47:02,483 --> 00:47:04,417
Nice of you to pick me up.
707
00:47:08,782 --> 00:47:11,047
You seem to be moving OK.
708
00:47:11,048 --> 00:47:13,014
Yeah. I feel better.
709
00:47:13,016 --> 00:47:16,317
You got lucky, Frank.
If George hadn't been there,
710
00:47:16,318 --> 00:47:18,351
things could have been worse.
711
00:47:18,931 --> 00:47:20,823
So they tell me.
712
00:47:21,293 --> 00:47:23,727
Much obliged to you for that.
713
00:47:25,210 --> 00:47:27,811
We'll be keeping Tucker with us.
714
00:47:28,903 --> 00:47:31,956
George, you give Thorne a hand
if he needs it.
715
00:47:37,130 --> 00:47:40,031
- Need any help?
- No, I'm fine.
716
00:47:48,299 --> 00:47:50,905
Well, It looks like Cora's here.
717
00:47:55,132 --> 00:47:57,809
Oh, I thought I heard
somebody drive up.
718
00:48:00,451 --> 00:48:05,221
Grandma, this place looks...
different.
719
00:48:05,646 --> 00:48:07,663
Welcome home, Frank.
720
00:48:09,510 --> 00:48:11,527
Not sure I'm in the right house.
721
00:48:12,578 --> 00:48:14,611
Oh, it's the right house, all right.
722
00:48:14,936 --> 00:48:17,604
I bet it feels good to be home.
723
00:48:17,855 --> 00:48:19,954
I figured after a couple
of days of hospital food,
724
00:48:19,964 --> 00:48:21,700
you might be ready
for a home-cooked meal,
725
00:48:21,701 --> 00:48:24,313
so I hope you don't mind,
I'm using your stove.
726
00:48:24,314 --> 00:48:26,915
Yeah, I'm sure he's real upset
about that, huh, Frank?
727
00:48:30,542 --> 00:48:32,360
Mrs. McCray...
728
00:48:33,155 --> 00:48:34,824
You're very kind.
729
00:48:34,825 --> 00:48:36,679
Just being neighbourly.
730
00:48:37,055 --> 00:48:39,428
But I'm glad
you're feeling better.
731
00:48:40,559 --> 00:48:42,594
You've always been good to me.
732
00:48:44,250 --> 00:48:47,388
John and I did a lot of things
together,
733
00:48:47,389 --> 00:48:49,604
but even when I got him in trouble
734
00:48:49,605 --> 00:48:52,517
and we stopped hanging
around each other,
735
00:48:52,518 --> 00:48:54,609
you always showed me kindness.
736
00:48:56,536 --> 00:49:00,102
Even when I
wasn't very nice to any of you.
737
00:49:02,723 --> 00:49:04,973
I'm gonna change my ways.
738
00:49:06,047 --> 00:49:10,279
And I know that's easy to say,
739
00:49:10,280 --> 00:49:11,963
but you mark my words this time.
740
00:49:11,964 --> 00:49:14,363
I'm glad to hear you
say that, Frank.
741
00:49:14,364 --> 00:49:17,264
And we'll be here for you.
742
00:49:20,642 --> 00:49:23,020
There hasn't been Christmas
in this house in a long time.
743
00:49:23,021 --> 00:49:24,370
Oh.
744
00:49:26,835 --> 00:49:30,271
The idea of angels has
always appealed to me,
745
00:49:30,272 --> 00:49:34,867
and Grandma Cora was the closest
thing to an angel I ever knew.
746
00:49:34,868 --> 00:49:36,969
I know Thorne felt the same way.
747
00:49:39,388 --> 00:49:43,490
And Grandma's kindness made me feel
even worse for what I had done.
748
00:49:44,715 --> 00:49:48,742
It all made me realize I didn't
want to keep holding it inside.
749
00:49:49,932 --> 00:49:52,666
It was time to tell Grandpa.
750
00:49:54,629 --> 00:49:57,093
Grandpa...
751
00:49:57,094 --> 00:49:59,004
that was a really nice thing
that Grandma did.
752
00:49:59,005 --> 00:50:01,093
Yes, it was, George.
753
00:50:02,293 --> 00:50:04,373
That's your grandmother.
754
00:50:04,878 --> 00:50:08,002
Do you think Mr. Thorne will
really be able to change?
755
00:50:08,003 --> 00:50:09,573
Well, I hope so.
756
00:50:09,574 --> 00:50:11,468
I really do.
757
00:50:11,469 --> 00:50:15,680
There's a good lesson for you
in all his problems.
758
00:50:15,681 --> 00:50:21,285
Nobody starts down that road thinking
they're gonna be the one who can't stop.
759
00:50:23,955 --> 00:50:26,813
- Could he really have died?
- Yeah.
760
00:50:27,108 --> 00:50:29,153
Yeah, Thorne's responsible
for his actions,
761
00:50:29,154 --> 00:50:30,988
but the person that gave him that stuff,
762
00:50:30,989 --> 00:50:33,689
well, they should have
some consequences too.
763
00:50:38,713 --> 00:50:41,497
About that...
the person who gave it to him--
764
00:50:41,498 --> 00:50:44,026
I don't think it's
any secret who that is.
765
00:50:44,027 --> 00:50:47,455
Thorne hadn't said,
but I got a good idea.
766
00:50:47,456 --> 00:50:49,942
Well, it could be that there's
more to it than what we've--
767
00:50:50,176 --> 00:50:51,178
- Whoa.
768
00:50:51,179 --> 00:50:53,819
Looks like the weatherman was right.
769
00:50:53,820 --> 00:50:57,009
Yeah, they said there was
a winter thunderstorm on its way,
770
00:50:57,010 --> 00:50:59,104
and it looks like it's here now.
771
00:50:59,105 --> 00:51:01,184
You've probably never seen one,
772
00:51:01,185 --> 00:51:03,686
at least since you were
a little guy.
773
00:51:04,694 --> 00:51:07,576
Winter thunderstorm?
You mean like rain?
774
00:51:07,577 --> 00:51:10,283
Well, it starts with rain,
then turns to ice,
775
00:51:10,284 --> 00:51:12,569
more snow on top.
776
00:51:12,570 --> 00:51:14,671
You think a snowstorm is bad?
777
00:51:14,672 --> 00:51:16,772
Nothing compared to the ice.
778
00:51:17,307 --> 00:51:20,822
It's gonna warm up,
and this snow can turn to rain.
779
00:51:21,462 --> 00:51:24,487
Oh. I guess it's a good thing
we were headed to get supplies.
780
00:51:24,488 --> 00:51:28,571
Yep, 'cause once things start freezing,
there's nobody going nowhere,
781
00:51:28,572 --> 00:51:31,590
including us and the snowplow.
782
00:51:34,865 --> 00:51:35,871
- Ho, ho, ho!
783
00:51:35,872 --> 00:51:38,876
You can stay here in the truck
with Tucker if you want.
784
00:51:38,877 --> 00:51:40,944
I'll just be a minute.
785
00:51:46,952 --> 00:51:50,375
Go get it. Now come here,
come here. Come on, come on.
786
00:51:56,228 --> 00:51:58,241
It's getting closer, Tuck.
787
00:51:59,204 --> 00:52:01,882
All right, here, one more,
one more. Ready?
788
00:52:03,962 --> 00:52:05,886
Afternoon, McCray.
789
00:52:06,108 --> 00:52:07,427
Mr. Turner.
790
00:52:07,428 --> 00:52:09,627
I'm gonna give you
the benefit of the doubt
791
00:52:09,652 --> 00:52:11,476
and presume that
you're smart enough
792
00:52:11,477 --> 00:52:13,874
not to tell anyone about
any delivers you might
793
00:52:13,899 --> 00:52:16,121
have made on my behalf
to Frank Thorne, huh?
794
00:52:16,122 --> 00:52:18,486
No, I haven't told
anyone about anything.
795
00:52:18,487 --> 00:52:20,894
You see, there's
the right answer.
796
00:52:20,895 --> 00:52:24,157
I just want to make sure we
keep it that way.
797
00:52:27,364 --> 00:52:29,397
You like this mutt, don't you?
798
00:52:30,830 --> 00:52:33,642
Well, here's something
for you to think about.
799
00:52:33,643 --> 00:52:37,313
If even one person were to get wind
800
00:52:37,314 --> 00:52:41,390
that Frank Thorne got that
rotten batch of booze from me,
801
00:52:41,391 --> 00:52:45,872
well, your dog has played
its last game of fetch.
802
00:52:45,873 --> 00:52:47,399
- Is that clear?
- Yeah.
803
00:52:47,400 --> 00:52:49,530
- Huh?
- Yes.
804
00:53:04,084 --> 00:53:06,603
So, what are we gonna do?
805
00:53:06,604 --> 00:53:10,165
Well, there's nothing we can do if it
gets as bad as they say it's gonna get.
806
00:53:10,190 --> 00:53:12,031
What about Mrs. Slater
and all the others
807
00:53:12,032 --> 00:53:13,756
who depend on us to get them
their medicine?
808
00:53:13,757 --> 00:53:16,231
- Well, I don't like it
any better than you do.
809
00:53:16,236 --> 00:53:20,617
These kinds of storms are
extremely rare, but, uh...
810
00:53:20,618 --> 00:53:23,600
once they hit us,
we're paralyzed.
811
00:53:23,927 --> 00:53:25,393
Morning, George.
812
00:53:27,003 --> 00:53:30,150
Sorry. My alarm didn't go off.
813
00:53:30,688 --> 00:53:32,329
I think it might be broken.
814
00:53:32,330 --> 00:53:33,713
It wouldn't even light up.
815
00:53:33,714 --> 00:53:36,852
The freezing rain got
even worse last night,
816
00:53:36,853 --> 00:53:39,772
and the whole Tri-County
area is out of power.
817
00:53:39,773 --> 00:53:41,838
Lines are down everywhere.
818
00:53:41,839 --> 00:53:43,422
Your grandpa's gone out,
819
00:53:43,423 --> 00:53:45,690
fired up the generation
to give us a little power.
820
00:53:48,360 --> 00:53:49,886
- Whoa.
821
00:53:50,269 --> 00:53:52,172
Nasty out there.
822
00:53:52,173 --> 00:53:55,808
Don't you be going out there today.
It's like walking on a sheet of ice.
823
00:53:55,809 --> 00:53:59,097
- Too easy to fall and break something.
- Well, then, what are you doing out there?
824
00:53:59,102 --> 00:54:00,993
Well, if I fall, I'm
gonna land on my head.
825
00:54:01,018 --> 00:54:03,618
You said many times,
it's too hard to break.
826
00:54:04,730 --> 00:54:06,717
- I don't like you
out there in this.
827
00:54:06,718 --> 00:54:10,020
You fall, break your hip,
I'm not taking care of ya.
828
00:54:10,248 --> 00:54:11,775
Look, George,
829
00:54:12,450 --> 00:54:17,222
if you let me fall out there, you're
gonna be doing some cooking yourself.
830
00:54:17,870 --> 00:54:20,137
See if that fits your shoe.
831
00:54:24,736 --> 00:54:27,341
I don't like the sound of that.
832
00:54:27,995 --> 00:54:29,133
What is it?
833
00:54:29,134 --> 00:54:31,370
It hooks on your boot,
keeps you from slipping.
834
00:54:31,371 --> 00:54:32,399
- Ah, ah, ah.
835
00:54:32,400 --> 00:54:36,036
Not in the house, not unless
you want to redo all my floors.
836
00:54:38,522 --> 00:54:41,121
- Well, looks like it'll fit.
- Well, good,
837
00:54:41,122 --> 00:54:45,339
'cause after you've finished eating,
we're gonna walk over to Hank Fisher's.
838
00:54:45,340 --> 00:54:47,883
You got me to
thinking last night.
839
00:54:47,884 --> 00:54:49,530
I got an idea.
840
00:54:50,262 --> 00:54:52,740
The cookies were George's idea.
841
00:54:52,741 --> 00:54:56,048
He said you couldn't resist
helping us if we brought 'em.
842
00:54:57,187 --> 00:54:59,251
Boy knows how to bargain.
843
00:55:02,859 --> 00:55:04,932
Dog knows how to get
what he wants too.
844
00:55:04,933 --> 00:55:06,933
Here you go, Tucker.
845
00:55:08,789 --> 00:55:11,402
Never knew this dog had
so much personality.
846
00:55:11,403 --> 00:55:13,499
Seems as though he's
blossoming since you took him.
847
00:55:13,504 --> 00:55:17,171
That old Tuck wouldn't even be here
if it wasn't for George.
848
00:55:17,172 --> 00:55:19,152
He done a good job--
849
00:55:19,153 --> 00:55:20,381
- That doesn't sound too good.
850
00:55:20,382 --> 00:55:22,251
I don't think an old duffer
like you ought to be out
851
00:55:22,256 --> 00:55:24,010
walking a mile and a half
in this kind of weather.
852
00:55:24,011 --> 00:55:25,892
I'm only a couple of years
older than you.
853
00:55:25,893 --> 00:55:28,761
You wouldn't find me walking
to your place today either.
854
00:55:28,762 --> 00:55:31,232
He used to be tough.
855
00:55:31,233 --> 00:55:33,264
Too many chocolate chip cookies.
856
00:55:33,265 --> 00:55:35,338
Oh, by golly.
857
00:55:36,843 --> 00:55:38,797
I still got 'em.
858
00:55:38,798 --> 00:55:41,346
I think these just might
do the trick.
859
00:55:41,347 --> 00:55:44,503
Grandpa had gotten the idea
from our shoe clamps.
860
00:55:44,504 --> 00:55:48,285
He remembered Hank buying some old
logging chains at a farm auction a while back,
861
00:55:48,310 --> 00:55:51,524
and had a hunch he'd never done
anything with those chains.
862
00:55:51,525 --> 00:55:54,585
Like usual, Grandpa was right.
863
00:55:54,586 --> 00:55:57,795
Now, cut some of these rods
into small-scale studs,
864
00:55:57,796 --> 00:55:59,905
probably work just like your shoes do.
865
00:55:59,906 --> 00:56:03,022
Big test'll come when you drop the blade.
Hopefully the welds'll hold.
866
00:56:03,023 --> 00:56:06,744
I believe they will if we
only grade going downhill.
867
00:56:06,745 --> 00:56:10,886
Takes a little longer, but it beats
staying inside doing nothing.
868
00:56:11,382 --> 00:56:13,897
So, how fast can you have this?
869
00:56:14,174 --> 00:56:16,583
Tomorrow, midmorning, maybe.
870
00:56:17,445 --> 00:56:19,885
Bring some of those cookies.
871
00:56:24,217 --> 00:56:28,119
So, uh, when did Hank say
the chains would be ready?
872
00:56:31,017 --> 00:56:33,635
Didn't he just sit down in that
chair about 30 seconds ago?
873
00:56:33,636 --> 00:56:35,006
He did.
874
00:56:35,367 --> 00:56:38,368
I wish I could get to sleep that fast.
875
00:56:42,882 --> 00:56:46,678
Is it getting any easier
to sleep as time goes by?
876
00:56:48,056 --> 00:56:49,665
Yeah.
877
00:56:51,064 --> 00:56:53,049
I miss being able
to talk to him, though.
878
00:56:54,854 --> 00:56:56,560
So do I.
879
00:56:58,663 --> 00:57:02,150
But the work has made me
more tired, and...
880
00:57:02,151 --> 00:57:04,125
that'll keep me asleep.
881
00:57:05,141 --> 00:57:07,000
But not like that.
882
00:57:07,001 --> 00:57:08,997
He hasn't been feeling so good.
883
00:57:10,289 --> 00:57:12,718
Of course, that's one of the
benefits of getting older--
884
00:57:12,719 --> 00:57:16,184
you can fall asleep anywhere
in a few seconds.
885
00:57:16,185 --> 00:57:18,825
The downside is, though, that
you wake up in the middle
886
00:57:18,850 --> 00:57:21,277
of the night wondering if
it's too early to get up.
887
00:57:21,278 --> 00:57:23,350
Well, once I'm asleep,
888
00:57:23,351 --> 00:57:25,915
I have no problems
getting up too early.
889
00:57:37,662 --> 00:57:41,034
I hope Mom, Trisha, and Hannah
can make it here for Christmas.
890
00:57:41,462 --> 00:57:43,862
Oh, let's not get ahead
of ourselves, George.
891
00:57:43,863 --> 00:57:47,086
A lot can happen with
the weather in a couple of days.
892
00:57:47,087 --> 00:57:48,500
They'll make it.
893
00:57:49,416 --> 00:57:51,639
It's gonna be a hard Christmas.
894
00:57:58,216 --> 00:58:01,217
There are still gonna be
a lot of hard days, George.
895
00:58:01,717 --> 00:58:04,251
But we'll get through 'em.
896
00:58:05,648 --> 00:58:08,201
That was a nice thing
you did for Thorne yesterday.
897
00:58:10,403 --> 00:58:12,731
Frank's had a tough life.
898
00:58:13,066 --> 00:58:15,391
He didn't have much help
growing up.
899
00:58:16,455 --> 00:58:18,429
But he and dad were friends?
900
00:58:18,430 --> 00:58:21,845
When they were young,
they were together all the time.
901
00:58:21,846 --> 00:58:23,429
Very close.
902
00:58:24,132 --> 00:58:28,483
Then Frank kind of veered off in
another direction in high school.
903
00:58:28,642 --> 00:58:31,397
Your dad still tried
to be his friend--
904
00:58:31,398 --> 00:58:35,041
the only real friend
Frank had, I might say.
905
00:58:37,976 --> 00:58:41,468
But Frank went his own way.
906
00:58:45,960 --> 00:58:48,694
Your dad was a very good man.
907
00:58:51,115 --> 00:58:53,449
And you so remind me of him.
908
00:58:59,806 --> 00:59:00,946
Oh.
909
00:59:01,626 --> 00:59:05,630
And yes, Tucker, you're lucky
to have him looking after you.
910
00:59:05,631 --> 00:59:08,962
I swear, this dog understands
everything we say.
911
00:59:08,963 --> 00:59:10,956
Ha! Ha! Ha! Don't you?
912
00:59:10,957 --> 00:59:13,691
Somehow I didn't think Grandma
would think so highly of me
913
00:59:13,716 --> 00:59:15,434
if she knew
what I'd done.
914
00:59:21,781 --> 00:59:24,131
- You can go back to bed.
- Can I?
915
00:59:24,132 --> 00:59:26,299
George has already done
the milking.
916
00:59:26,301 --> 00:59:27,689
- What?
- Mm, yeah.
917
00:59:27,690 --> 00:59:32,109
He knew you weren't feeling well,
so he decided to beat you to it.
918
00:59:32,470 --> 00:59:33,976
- Morning, Grandpa.
919
00:59:35,815 --> 00:59:39,714
- Well, you be sure and make him
an extra special good breakfast.
920
00:59:39,992 --> 00:59:41,809
A boy like that deserves it.
921
00:59:41,810 --> 00:59:43,500
That he does.
922
00:59:44,146 --> 00:59:47,491
Well, I might just rest up
a bit in my chair.
923
01:00:05,504 --> 01:00:08,709
- Well, it seems to be working.
- I'll say, indeed it does.
924
01:00:08,711 --> 01:00:11,113
But you be careful out there.
Don't you take any chances.
925
01:00:11,114 --> 01:00:12,659
I won't.
926
01:00:24,842 --> 01:00:29,139
I found it amazing how one bad decision
could seep into everything else around it
927
01:00:29,140 --> 01:00:32,541
and make even good things
seem not so good.
928
01:00:38,997 --> 01:00:42,256
I can see how a person could
gain weight doing this job.
929
01:00:42,257 --> 01:00:44,331
Everybody's grateful
for what you're doing.
930
01:00:44,332 --> 01:00:47,207
And nothing shows grateful
like a homemade cookie.
931
01:00:48,145 --> 01:00:50,247
I can't believe you're
moving around on that ice.
932
01:00:50,249 --> 01:00:53,357
I mean, I fell twice
just getting out here.
933
01:00:53,358 --> 01:00:55,458
It seems to be working pretty well.
934
01:00:55,766 --> 01:00:57,334
It was Grandpa's idea.
935
01:00:57,335 --> 01:00:59,395
All the McCrays are stepping up.
936
01:00:59,396 --> 01:01:01,037
Runs in the family.
937
01:01:03,159 --> 01:01:06,060
Have you ever done something
you wish you didn't?
938
01:01:07,342 --> 01:01:08,421
Yes.
939
01:01:08,422 --> 01:01:12,456
That time I told Mr. Fairly that my cousins
in Iowa had more math homework than we did.
940
01:01:12,457 --> 01:01:14,138
That was kind of stupid,
941
01:01:14,139 --> 01:01:17,484
'cause he suddenly felt like he had to
pile more work on us after that.
942
01:01:17,485 --> 01:01:21,386
No, but something quite a bit
worse than that.
943
01:01:22,006 --> 01:01:24,306
What are you getting at, McCray?
944
01:01:28,109 --> 01:01:30,723
- George. George,
are you there?
945
01:01:32,172 --> 01:01:33,593
Hey, Grandma. We're here.
946
01:01:33,594 --> 01:01:36,200
George, do you know where
Doc Johnson lives?
947
01:01:36,201 --> 01:01:37,513
- Yeah.
- Good.
948
01:01:37,514 --> 01:01:41,178
I need you to go over there right now
and pick him up and bring him here.
949
01:01:41,179 --> 01:01:43,512
OK. Is something wrong?
950
01:01:44,680 --> 01:01:47,868
He just needs to come
and take a look at your grandpa.
951
01:01:47,869 --> 01:01:50,837
I've already radioed him.
He's expecting you.
952
01:01:50,972 --> 01:01:51,972
OK.
953
01:01:52,451 --> 01:01:54,092
Right now, George.
954
01:01:54,094 --> 01:01:55,737
You understand?
955
01:01:55,738 --> 01:01:57,520
- I'm on my way.
- Good.
956
01:02:00,262 --> 01:02:02,499
- He's got a severe infection in his lungs.
957
01:02:02,500 --> 01:02:04,288
It's not pneumonia yet,
958
01:02:04,289 --> 01:02:07,290
but it could be
if we aren't careful.
959
01:02:07,911 --> 01:02:10,248
I gave him some antibiotics,
960
01:02:10,249 --> 01:02:13,815
and I want you to make sure that
he takes these as prescribed.
961
01:02:14,516 --> 01:02:17,050
You did the right thing
by calling me, Mrs. McCray.
962
01:02:17,051 --> 01:02:20,236
This would not have waited
for the roads to open up--
963
01:02:20,237 --> 01:02:22,744
despite what a good job
you're doing.
964
01:02:22,745 --> 01:02:25,769
Thank you, Doctor.
I really appreciate it.
965
01:02:26,949 --> 01:02:31,933
Well, if my taxi service is ready,
I'll make my way back home.
966
01:02:31,934 --> 01:02:33,156
Sure.
967
01:02:33,157 --> 01:02:36,359
- He's doing a great job out here.
- Oh, I know it.
968
01:02:36,360 --> 01:02:39,313
I don't know what we would
have done without him.
969
01:02:50,322 --> 01:02:52,196
Hey, George.
970
01:02:52,197 --> 01:02:55,399
Among everything else
you've been doing,
971
01:02:55,400 --> 01:02:58,336
now you've added
ambulance driver?
972
01:02:59,326 --> 01:03:02,428
I'm sure you know this,
but, uh...
973
01:03:02,429 --> 01:03:04,995
I am very, very proud of you.
974
01:03:07,993 --> 01:03:11,216
But... I think if you knew
the truth, you wouldn't be.
975
01:03:13,440 --> 01:03:15,555
There's something
you don't know.
976
01:03:17,083 --> 01:03:19,385
When I told him the truth,
977
01:03:19,386 --> 01:03:22,864
it's the most disappointment
I'd ever seen in Grandpa's eyes.
978
01:03:22,865 --> 01:03:25,285
- ...only if I got him
some medicine.
979
01:03:29,441 --> 01:03:33,343
And it was the most disappointed
I'd ever felt in myself.
980
01:03:36,245 --> 01:03:37,999
I was wrong.
981
01:03:38,525 --> 01:03:40,420
You don't deserve Tucker.
982
01:03:40,421 --> 01:03:44,369
- Bo, that's a bit harsh.
- I don't think it is.
983
01:03:45,307 --> 01:03:49,227
When you finish your work
at the end of the day,
984
01:03:49,228 --> 01:03:53,900
you go by Thorne's house and
you drop Tucker off with him.
985
01:03:59,882 --> 01:04:01,656
OK?
986
01:04:03,472 --> 01:04:05,016
OK.
987
01:04:08,534 --> 01:04:10,767
I didn't have any choice.
988
01:04:13,297 --> 01:04:15,982
Maybe not, but...
989
01:04:15,983 --> 01:04:18,474
it's still sad for him.
990
01:04:39,858 --> 01:04:42,132
I really messed things up.
991
01:05:06,573 --> 01:05:07,772
Whoa.
992
01:05:07,773 --> 01:05:09,185
Ugh!
993
01:05:28,686 --> 01:05:30,160
Tucker...
994
01:05:33,168 --> 01:05:34,638
Tucker, push the button.
995
01:05:37,343 --> 01:05:39,193
Hit the radio button.
996
01:05:42,883 --> 01:05:44,950
Hit the radio button.
997
01:05:48,251 --> 01:05:50,269
Good. Good.
998
01:05:50,775 --> 01:05:52,563
Hit it again.
999
01:05:53,917 --> 01:05:56,544
Now bark. Speak.
1000
01:05:58,785 --> 01:06:00,844
- All right, you two, OK.
1001
01:06:00,845 --> 01:06:02,273
You've got my attention.
1002
01:06:02,274 --> 01:06:04,446
I'm glad you're
having fun out there.
1003
01:06:05,981 --> 01:06:09,650
Yes, hello, Tucker. Where's George?
I want to speak to George.
1004
01:06:12,124 --> 01:06:14,843
Well, all right, then.
I'll speak to you.
1005
01:06:14,844 --> 01:06:16,703
Tell me, where's George?
1006
01:06:19,105 --> 01:06:21,540
- OK, joke's over now.
1007
01:06:24,085 --> 01:06:25,759
- This isn't funny, George.
1008
01:06:25,760 --> 01:06:29,759
Come on, now. Get down to business.
Where are you? What's up?
1009
01:06:30,838 --> 01:06:32,471
- Grandma...
1010
01:06:33,381 --> 01:06:34,780
George?
1011
01:06:34,781 --> 01:06:36,505
- Grandma...
1012
01:06:38,275 --> 01:06:39,957
George, where are you?
1013
01:06:39,958 --> 01:06:41,676
Where are you, George?
1014
01:06:48,068 --> 01:06:50,938
Would someone out there
please talk to me?
1015
01:06:51,612 --> 01:06:53,380
Tucker...
1016
01:06:53,381 --> 01:06:54,872
- George!
1017
01:06:57,813 --> 01:06:59,999
Go get help. Go home.
1018
01:07:00,519 --> 01:07:02,181
Get Grandma.
1019
01:07:03,999 --> 01:07:05,654
Go get Grandma.
1020
01:07:11,605 --> 01:07:13,047
Oh, Frank.
Thank God you're home.
1021
01:07:13,048 --> 01:07:14,787
Is something wrong,
Mrs. McCray?
1022
01:07:14,788 --> 01:07:17,088
- Well, I'm afraid something
may have happened to George.
1023
01:07:17,089 --> 01:07:20,089
He's out in the snowplow,
I'm not sure exactly where,
1024
01:07:20,091 --> 01:07:23,175
but I do know he was headed
out toward Old Orchard Road.
1025
01:07:23,176 --> 01:07:26,782
I've radioed the county, but they
don't have anyone else in the area,
1026
01:07:26,783 --> 01:07:28,472
and our phones are out, but I knew,
1027
01:07:28,473 --> 01:07:30,773
since we're on the same line,
I'd be able to get through to you.
1028
01:07:30,774 --> 01:07:32,855
I'm going right now.
Don't you worry. I'll find him.
1029
01:07:32,856 --> 01:07:34,455
Thank you, Frank.
1030
01:08:09,386 --> 01:08:11,219
Here, dog!
1031
01:08:14,070 --> 01:08:15,383
Here, dog!
1032
01:08:15,384 --> 01:08:17,364
Come on, boy.
1033
01:08:54,975 --> 01:08:57,976
- Cora. George is awake.
1034
01:09:03,849 --> 01:09:06,750
George, George,
just stay down now.
1035
01:09:10,504 --> 01:09:12,677
You gave us quite a scare.
1036
01:09:12,678 --> 01:09:15,461
No, doc says he'll be fine.
1037
01:09:15,462 --> 01:09:16,533
He's OK.
1038
01:09:16,534 --> 01:09:19,076
Hank... we gotta get
the snowplow going.
1039
01:09:19,101 --> 01:09:20,738
P-people are
counting on us out there.
1040
01:09:20,739 --> 01:09:22,514
We're way ahead of you, son.
1041
01:09:22,515 --> 01:09:25,198
Frank Thorne took it out just
after he got you back here.
1042
01:09:25,199 --> 01:09:29,169
He's taking Sherry Rather to the hospital,
where she's about to deliver twins.
1043
01:09:29,170 --> 01:09:30,582
Then it's my shift.
1044
01:09:30,583 --> 01:09:32,583
You have a concussion.
1045
01:09:33,502 --> 01:09:36,938
So, the two of you,
just plan to...
1046
01:09:36,939 --> 01:09:38,473
take it easy for a while.
1047
01:09:38,474 --> 01:09:39,566
Bo,
1048
01:09:39,567 --> 01:09:41,467
we got it covered this once.
1049
01:09:41,811 --> 01:09:43,922
About time all the people
you helped over the years
1050
01:09:43,947 --> 01:09:45,633
had a chance
to give you a hand.
1051
01:09:46,101 --> 01:09:48,210
There's a whole crew
of guys out there with chainsaws
1052
01:09:48,211 --> 01:09:51,726
clearing trees and branches
off the roads right now.
1053
01:09:52,690 --> 01:09:55,357
Your granddad's got
a lot of friends.
1054
01:10:00,355 --> 01:10:02,419
The good Lord was looking out for you.
1055
01:10:02,421 --> 01:10:04,021
Him and Tucker.
1056
01:10:05,894 --> 01:10:08,828
- Where is Tucker?
- He's with Frank.
1057
01:10:09,986 --> 01:10:12,684
Look, we're more than thankful
that you're safe, George,
1058
01:10:12,685 --> 01:10:17,471
but that doesn't change the fact
of what happened before.
1059
01:10:17,472 --> 01:10:19,539
The dog belongs to Thorne.
1060
01:10:23,169 --> 01:10:25,736
I didn't get a chance
to say goodbye.
1061
01:10:41,208 --> 01:10:43,511
- Mom!
- Hi.
1062
01:10:44,361 --> 01:10:47,500
- I missed you so much.
- I missed you too.
1063
01:10:48,026 --> 01:10:50,026
Oh, look at you.
1064
01:10:50,284 --> 01:10:53,146
- You've gotten older.
- You haven't.
1065
01:10:55,128 --> 01:10:57,128
- How's your head?
- Kinda sore.
1066
01:10:57,130 --> 01:10:58,573
I bet.
1067
01:10:59,226 --> 01:11:01,143
Tucker saved my life.
1068
01:11:01,144 --> 01:11:02,707
I heard.
1069
01:11:03,511 --> 01:11:05,248
Come here.
1070
01:11:07,415 --> 01:11:10,416
Well, I'm glad to see that knock on
your head didn't destroy your appetite.
1071
01:11:10,418 --> 01:11:13,217
How many weeks has it been
since you've eaten?
1072
01:11:13,218 --> 01:11:17,827
Well, it hadn't been weeks, but he
did sleep most of the last 36 hours.
1073
01:11:17,828 --> 01:11:21,015
I'm guessing I'd be hungry too.
1074
01:11:21,016 --> 01:11:22,763
We are glad you're
feeling better too.
1075
01:11:22,764 --> 01:11:27,132
Oh, I am indeed, and especially
now that you all are here.
1076
01:11:28,977 --> 01:11:33,359
George, when you're finished eating,
if you're feeling up to it, uh,
1077
01:11:33,360 --> 01:11:35,994
I think we got something
we need to do.
1078
01:11:39,844 --> 01:11:41,413
George,
1079
01:11:41,414 --> 01:11:44,181
I know how much
you wanted Tucker,
1080
01:11:44,183 --> 01:11:47,585
and what he meant to you--
what he means to you--
1081
01:11:47,756 --> 01:11:50,859
And I'm sorry he had
to go back to Thorne,
1082
01:11:51,456 --> 01:11:56,514
But if there's anything
I want you to grow up to be,
1083
01:11:56,515 --> 01:12:00,817
it's a man of character,
and what you did was wrong.
1084
01:12:01,188 --> 01:12:02,835
I know, Grandpa,
1085
01:12:02,836 --> 01:12:05,237
and I'm sorry I let you down.
1086
01:12:08,030 --> 01:12:11,727
I know we've never talked much
about your dad,
1087
01:12:11,728 --> 01:12:14,862
but he made his dad very proud,
1088
01:12:16,841 --> 01:12:22,278
and I know he'd feel the same
about you, just like I do.
1089
01:12:28,409 --> 01:12:30,776
Where are we going?
1090
01:12:31,323 --> 01:12:33,687
To see Tom Turner.
1091
01:12:33,688 --> 01:12:35,889
You want to threaten me,
Turner? You go ahead.
1092
01:12:35,890 --> 01:12:39,930
Now, you ever threaten a McCray again,
or anyone else, for that matter,
1093
01:12:39,931 --> 01:12:42,104
you're dealing with me.
1094
01:12:42,105 --> 01:12:44,767
Do we understand each other?
1095
01:12:47,757 --> 01:12:51,840
I was just glad Grandpa never
used that tone of voice on me.
1096
01:12:51,841 --> 01:12:54,099
I knew he was tough,
1097
01:12:54,100 --> 01:12:56,059
but not that tough.
1098
01:13:06,855 --> 01:13:09,856
That was one of the best
Christmas Eves I can remember.
1099
01:13:11,280 --> 01:13:14,788
For sure it felt
like something was missing,
1100
01:13:14,789 --> 01:13:16,869
but it was also like doing
a jigsaw puzzle
1101
01:13:16,870 --> 01:13:19,455
when you can just start
to see the finished picture
1102
01:13:19,456 --> 01:13:22,515
forming out of a bunch
of jagged pieces.
1103
01:13:23,140 --> 01:13:24,540
Grace?
1104
01:13:26,095 --> 01:13:30,221
We had all dealt with the loss of my dad
differently over the past six months,
1105
01:13:30,222 --> 01:13:33,794
and we had all done our best
to move forward in our own way.
1106
01:13:33,795 --> 01:13:36,045
Dear Lord, we thank you
for bringing this family...
1107
01:13:36,046 --> 01:13:38,375
But we had also all been
afraid being together
1108
01:13:38,376 --> 01:13:42,657
at Christmas without my dad
might make us feel worse again,
1109
01:13:42,658 --> 01:13:47,446
afraid that numbing pain we'd all just
gotten through was gonna come back.
1110
01:13:48,341 --> 01:13:51,635
But being together had
the exact opposite effect.
1111
01:13:53,729 --> 01:13:57,359
We all felt like we were part
of something bigger again.
1112
01:13:58,432 --> 01:14:01,514
...and for that, dear Lord,
we thank you.
1113
01:14:01,515 --> 01:14:03,248
Amen.
1114
01:14:10,783 --> 01:14:12,047
- And so, I go to pet the dog...
1115
01:14:12,048 --> 01:14:14,121
We were reminded
that we were a family
1116
01:14:14,122 --> 01:14:18,908
that could never be torn apart by any loss
as long as we were there for each other...
1117
01:14:18,909 --> 01:14:21,491
- ...and he said, "It's my dog".
1118
01:14:24,491 --> 01:14:25,683
...to carry on.
1119
01:14:30,421 --> 01:14:32,281
Funny boy.
1120
01:14:41,238 --> 01:14:43,077
- Frank.
- Tucker!
1121
01:14:44,704 --> 01:14:46,733
Frank, come on in.
1122
01:14:47,651 --> 01:14:50,748
Hi, Frank. Merry Christmas.
1123
01:14:50,749 --> 01:14:52,018
Jill.
1124
01:14:52,019 --> 01:14:54,052
Merry Christmas to you.
1125
01:14:54,399 --> 01:14:56,400
I don't want to bother you...
1126
01:14:56,401 --> 01:14:58,020
You're not bothering us.
1127
01:14:58,021 --> 01:15:00,854
Heavens! You've just arrived
in time for leftovers.
1128
01:15:00,855 --> 01:15:02,403
Oh, no.
1129
01:15:02,404 --> 01:15:05,684
You've got a house full of people. I'm sure
the leftovers will get eaten around here.
1130
01:15:05,685 --> 01:15:09,712
There's plenty.
Besides, I made extra.
1131
01:15:10,159 --> 01:15:12,409
Really, I don't want
to interrupt.
1132
01:15:12,949 --> 01:15:15,939
I just wanted to come by
and give George something.
1133
01:15:15,940 --> 01:15:18,269
Something for me?
1134
01:15:19,576 --> 01:15:21,905
I want you to have Tucker.
1135
01:15:24,441 --> 01:15:26,131
You what?
1136
01:15:26,728 --> 01:15:28,521
Well...
1137
01:15:29,051 --> 01:15:32,431
I got a new job, and it's gonna
require me to do a lot of travelling
1138
01:15:32,432 --> 01:15:35,570
for long stretches, and, well,
1139
01:15:35,571 --> 01:15:38,902
you'd be doing me a favour
if you'd take Tucker for me.
1140
01:15:41,110 --> 01:15:44,845
Just when I thought a day
couldn't get any better,
1141
01:15:44,846 --> 01:15:46,550
it got better.
1142
01:15:46,551 --> 01:15:48,952
Yeah. I mean...
1143
01:15:49,761 --> 01:15:53,340
- I love Tucker.
- That's very gracious of you, Frank.
1144
01:15:53,865 --> 01:15:55,613
Well,
1145
01:15:55,614 --> 01:15:58,247
you've done so much for me.
1146
01:15:58,248 --> 01:16:00,697
And George has been
a part of that.
1147
01:16:00,698 --> 01:16:02,387
Thank you, Frank.
1148
01:16:03,497 --> 01:16:06,317
I know we don't know each other
very well, but...
1149
01:16:06,318 --> 01:16:09,028
John always considered
you a friend,
1150
01:16:09,029 --> 01:16:11,497
and he didn't just mean
when you were young.
1151
01:16:11,813 --> 01:16:13,127
Thank you.
1152
01:16:13,128 --> 01:16:15,449
I appreciate you saying that.
1153
01:16:17,353 --> 01:16:19,565
You don't beat yourself up, huh?
1154
01:16:19,867 --> 01:16:22,830
We all make mistakes
now and then.
1155
01:16:23,402 --> 01:16:25,090
Your daddy and me, uh,
1156
01:16:25,091 --> 01:16:28,414
started down a road
and got into some things,
1157
01:16:28,415 --> 01:16:31,347
but he saw where we were headed,
and he stopped,
1158
01:16:31,348 --> 01:16:35,544
but I didn't, and I resented him
1159
01:16:35,545 --> 01:16:37,779
for being better than me.
1160
01:16:38,500 --> 01:16:43,217
But now I understand I was just
hating myself for who I'd become.
1161
01:16:45,076 --> 01:16:46,994
But not anymore.
1162
01:16:48,578 --> 01:16:52,185
This family has shown me
what kindness can do,
1163
01:16:52,186 --> 01:16:57,093
and because of you, I've got a chance
to change things in my life now.
1164
01:17:00,209 --> 01:17:02,569
That's why I want you
to have Tucker.
1165
01:17:15,609 --> 01:17:17,980
George,
1166
01:17:17,981 --> 01:17:21,383
why don't you give Frank
his present?
1167
01:17:23,173 --> 01:17:25,367
Grandma and I picked it out.
1168
01:17:28,601 --> 01:17:31,202
Go ahead, open it up.
1169
01:17:36,405 --> 01:17:39,274
We saw that the other frame was
broken, so...
1170
01:17:39,275 --> 01:17:41,092
Thank you.
1171
01:17:41,616 --> 01:17:43,627
This means a lot to me.
1172
01:17:44,167 --> 01:17:46,341
It means a lot to us too--
1173
01:17:47,205 --> 01:17:50,026
you know, to have a picture of Dad
and his friend in your house.
1174
01:17:50,364 --> 01:17:54,867
And since we're all in this gift-giving
mood here on Christmas Eve,
1175
01:17:55,460 --> 01:17:57,151
one more for you.
1176
01:17:57,836 --> 01:18:00,236
He made it himself.
1177
01:18:12,072 --> 01:18:15,424
So, I guess someone was
in on the surprise.
1178
01:18:15,425 --> 01:18:19,225
Yeah, when Frank told me
yesterday what he wanted to do,
1179
01:18:19,226 --> 01:18:21,951
I thought it was mighty
fine of him to do it.
1180
01:18:21,952 --> 01:18:24,728
Bo asked me what I thought
about the name Tucker, and, uh,
1181
01:18:24,729 --> 01:18:28,542
I told him I thought
it was the right name.
1182
01:18:31,012 --> 01:18:33,379
Aw!
1183
01:18:53,997 --> 01:18:55,997
Oh, Merry Christmas.
1184
01:18:56,994 --> 01:18:58,940
Merry Christmas.
1185
01:18:59,849 --> 01:19:01,106
What are you doing up?
1186
01:19:01,107 --> 01:19:03,740
Oh, well, I thought
I'd give you a hand milking.
1187
01:19:04,530 --> 01:19:08,866
I'd done it a time or two, you know.
I was married to a dairy farmer.
1188
01:19:09,565 --> 01:19:14,615
And he would be very impressed to see
his grownup boy taking over for him.
1189
01:19:14,913 --> 01:19:18,815
Mom, can I talk to you
about Minnesota?
1190
01:19:20,980 --> 01:19:23,482
Yeah, sure. Of course.
1191
01:19:32,967 --> 01:19:36,198
What would you say
if I said that...
1192
01:19:36,199 --> 01:19:39,373
I was thinking maybe...
1193
01:19:39,374 --> 01:19:42,313
that instead of moving
to Minnesota,
1194
01:19:42,314 --> 01:19:45,249
I should stay here
with Grandma and Grandpa?
1195
01:19:46,576 --> 01:19:49,970
I guess you've been thinking
about all this.
1196
01:19:49,971 --> 01:19:52,448
I think they need me here.
1197
01:19:52,449 --> 01:19:54,899
And maybe you need to be here,
1198
01:19:54,900 --> 01:19:57,234
where you can feel closer
to your dad.
1199
01:19:57,804 --> 01:19:59,335
Yeah.
1200
01:19:59,338 --> 01:20:01,205
I like it here.
1201
01:20:01,206 --> 01:20:04,540
But... I also miss you.
1202
01:20:08,278 --> 01:20:11,046
When your dad had
his accident...
1203
01:20:13,853 --> 01:20:16,363
...I had to get away from here.
1204
01:20:17,586 --> 01:20:22,022
Everywhere I looked,
all I could see was him.
1205
01:20:24,615 --> 01:20:27,984
The reminders were...
too painful.
1206
01:20:29,761 --> 01:20:33,496
But something you said,
it got me thinking.
1207
01:20:36,143 --> 01:20:39,053
We need to deal with things head-on,
1208
01:20:39,054 --> 01:20:42,974
and now that I'm back,
I realized I...
1209
01:20:42,975 --> 01:20:45,502
I can't run away,
1210
01:20:45,503 --> 01:20:48,691
and we're not supposed
to run away;
1211
01:20:48,692 --> 01:20:51,426
we're... we're supposed
to get through it
1212
01:20:51,427 --> 01:20:53,494
with the ones we love.
1213
01:20:56,100 --> 01:20:58,975
So that's why I'm thinking...
1214
01:20:58,976 --> 01:21:01,477
about moving back here.
1215
01:21:04,395 --> 01:21:06,078
What?
1216
01:21:06,079 --> 01:21:08,379
This is where I belong too.
1217
01:21:09,843 --> 01:21:12,910
I feel closer to him here,
just like you do.
1218
01:21:15,420 --> 01:21:17,486
And I like that now.
1219
01:21:19,133 --> 01:21:20,737
Wow.
1220
01:21:23,231 --> 01:21:25,126
But... what about
Trisha and Hannah?
1221
01:21:25,127 --> 01:21:28,422
Oh, they're in college;
they're supposed to be on their own.
1222
01:21:28,423 --> 01:21:30,886
They don't need me in Minnesota.
1223
01:21:31,206 --> 01:21:34,330
Not that you need me;
1224
01:21:34,331 --> 01:21:36,384
I... I know that you're
growing up too.
1225
01:21:36,385 --> 01:21:40,005
Well, I might be growing up, but...
1226
01:21:40,006 --> 01:21:42,573
I'm not sure I'm all the way there yet.
1227
01:21:43,878 --> 01:21:46,645
And I know I'd like you here.
1228
01:21:55,468 --> 01:21:59,132
- Hi, Mary Ann.
- Hello. Merry Christmas.
1229
01:21:59,133 --> 01:22:02,534
- Merry Christmas.
- Merry Christmas.
1230
01:22:02,535 --> 01:22:04,849
Thank you so much
for calling me, Mrs. McCray.
1231
01:22:04,850 --> 01:22:06,469
I wouldn't have wanted
to miss this.
1232
01:22:06,470 --> 01:22:10,915
Oh, well, since it was you who started this,
I figured it was the least I could do.
1233
01:22:10,916 --> 01:22:14,203
Uh, OK, I'd like everybody's
attention, please.
1234
01:22:14,537 --> 01:22:17,079
Now, as you all know,
1235
01:22:17,080 --> 01:22:19,963
because of all the snow
and ice days,
1236
01:22:19,964 --> 01:22:23,294
the school's Christmas play had
to be cancelled this year.
1237
01:22:23,628 --> 01:22:27,229
Well, I went to a lot of trouble
to make a beautiful suit,
1238
01:22:27,230 --> 01:22:30,069
and I'll be darned if I'm gonna
let it go to waste,
1239
01:22:30,070 --> 01:22:34,885
so we have a visitor
this Christmas morning.
1240
01:22:36,214 --> 01:22:38,066
Ho, ho, ho!
1241
01:22:38,067 --> 01:22:39,295
Merry Christmas!
1242
01:22:39,296 --> 01:22:41,135
Ho, ho, ho!
1243
01:22:42,158 --> 01:22:43,507
Hi, Tucker!
1244
01:22:43,799 --> 01:22:47,093
And yes, even with all we'd
gone through,
1245
01:22:47,094 --> 01:22:50,396
it was a very
merry Christmas indeed.
1246
01:22:50,397 --> 01:22:52,798
Looking good, McCray--
or Nick.
1247
01:22:53,508 --> 01:22:56,069
And I hope some of you
children aren't disappointed
1248
01:22:56,070 --> 01:22:58,313
when you find coal in
your stockings this year.
1249
01:22:58,314 --> 01:22:59,982
The real Santa would never say that.
1250
01:22:59,983 --> 01:23:01,732
- She's right.
1251
01:23:06,765 --> 01:23:08,576
Hey.
1252
01:23:08,577 --> 01:23:10,166
Merry Christmas, Grandpa.
1253
01:23:10,167 --> 01:23:11,438
Merry Christmas, George.
1254
01:23:11,439 --> 01:23:13,207
You are spoiled this year.
1255
01:23:23,562 --> 01:23:25,734
And as I look back on that time,
1256
01:23:25,735 --> 01:23:28,369
of course I'm aware
there was pain.
1257
01:23:29,301 --> 01:23:30,926
But thankfully,
1258
01:23:30,927 --> 01:23:33,194
I mostly remember the joy.
1259
01:23:36,012 --> 01:23:39,499
Tucker's been my friend now
for 10 years.
1260
01:23:39,500 --> 01:23:42,830
He's still the best Christmas
present I've ever had.
1261
01:23:42,831 --> 01:23:46,530
I think of Frank Thorne often
and see him on occasion.
1262
01:23:46,531 --> 01:23:49,606
He comes to visit Tucker
when we're all in the area.
1263
01:23:49,607 --> 01:23:53,981
I'm very happy to report my
dad's old friend is doing well.
1264
01:23:54,925 --> 01:23:59,151
I must say, this Christmas season is
shaping up to be pretty special too.
1265
01:23:59,152 --> 01:24:02,098
First, college graduation,
and then moving back here
1266
01:24:02,099 --> 01:24:04,939
to officially take over
the McCray farm--
1267
01:24:04,940 --> 01:24:07,674
two rather substantial events.
1268
01:24:08,093 --> 01:24:11,318
But maybe not the biggest
events of the year.
1269
01:24:11,319 --> 01:24:14,887
Yep, that's Mary Ann,
my old bus-riding partner.
1270
01:24:15,715 --> 01:24:19,415
And yes, we got engaged
last night.
1271
01:24:25,832 --> 01:24:27,766
You did good, McCray.
1272
01:24:29,266 --> 01:24:32,150
Tucker seems to be fine
with my choice too.
1273
01:24:32,151 --> 01:24:33,868
That was important to me.
1274
01:24:33,869 --> 01:24:36,069
Look what I found in my bedroom.
1275
01:24:36,071 --> 01:24:37,895
- Ohhh!
- Yeah.
1276
01:24:37,896 --> 01:24:40,309
Which one of you lost this? Huh?
1277
01:24:40,310 --> 01:24:43,311
Turns out Hannah's family
is ready for a dog.
1278
01:24:43,313 --> 01:24:46,648
I suspect, for the kids,
the puppy trumps the ring.
1279
01:24:51,555 --> 01:24:54,621
- Look at this one.
- Look what I have.
1280
01:24:54,622 --> 01:24:58,790
Trisha couldn't come up with any reason
her family shouldn't have a little Tucker too.
1281
01:25:00,063 --> 01:25:01,340
Darling.
1282
01:25:04,998 --> 01:25:07,100
They are so sweet.
1283
01:25:07,101 --> 01:25:08,900
They're so sleepy.
1284
01:25:30,967 --> 01:25:33,501
Hey, everybody,
look at the camera.
1285
01:25:42,068 --> 01:25:43,834
Aww.
1286
01:25:47,150 --> 01:25:49,970
We'll see how Tucker does
with his cousins.
1287
01:25:49,971 --> 01:25:51,211
Who knows?
1288
01:25:51,212 --> 01:25:53,882
Maybe we need a puppy
around here too,
1289
01:25:53,883 --> 01:25:55,850
to keep Tuck young.
1290
01:25:56,647 --> 01:25:59,515
I'll let you know
Tucker's decision next year.
1291
01:26:00,126 --> 01:26:04,159
Until then,
from our family to yours,
1292
01:26:04,160 --> 01:26:05,767
merry Christmas.
1293
01:26:30,139 --> 01:26:31,702
The End
1294
01:26:32,245 --> 01:26:35,745
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