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I can't see anything, Dad.

- Well, yeah, that's kind of the point

of the blindfolded, isn't it, birthday girl?

- All right. - Here, right up there.

Oops.

- This is all mine?

- That's right, Little Ladybug. Your very own garden.

- And you can grow whatever you want.

- This is the best birthday ever.

- Oh, how could I forget?

You're gonna need this if you plan on planting any seeds.

- My very own trowel?

- Amanda, remember this when you use that trowel,

the key to any garden's success

is the love that you put into it.

- I have plenty of love to give.

- Yeah, you sure do.

Dig, dig.

- Mom!

Hmm, smells like snickerdoodle?

- Cinnamon give it away?

We've sold out every week

since the new pastor let me sell them after Sunday service.

- Good because every cookie sale counts

when the flowers aren't blooming.

So much for frost being over.

The bloom is so far behind this year,

the only thing we'll be harvesting for Easter is dirt.

- The harvest calendar is just an estimate.

It's been off in the past.

Can't control the weather, but we can control other things.

I should hear back soon about our business loan application.

- Can't we just refinance?

- Not with the mortgage in arrears.

Your dad would be proud

of how hard we're trying, I know that.

- We have enough to make it through Easter, though, right?

- Let's see what the bank says about our emergency loan.

- I don't know what we'd do without the farm.

- Well, we won't give up.

I can still hope for an Easter miracle.

- Can I take a few of these for the road?

Mm.

- Maybe the tips of the cafe will be extra big

on this extra cold morning.

Okay, I'm gonna go. I love you.

- I love you too.

* Whoa, oh

* Yeah, I've been through it all *

- Okay. Right behind you.

Here's your coffee. - Cool.

Awesome. Muffin.

I have a regular latte and a double espresso mocha.

- Thank you. Have a good day.

Thanks. Your regular.

Hi. - Hey.

- What can I get you?

- Good morning.

I'll have a large lavender latte with a dash of cinnamon,

some agave, and almond milk, only if you have it.

- Yep, sure. Give me two minutes.

- Thank you.

Hmm. - Effie, I'm pretty sure

I need another two sets of hands

to make it through the morning rush.

How do you do it?

- When in doubt, more caffeine.

- Ah. - Cheers.

Cheers.

Wow. - Uh-huh.

- Mm.

Thank you, again, for letting me pick up

some extra shifts at the cafe.

Things are pretty tight at the farm,

at least until the spring bloom comes in.

- Well, I know you'd do anything to save the farm.

For example, used to love our play dates.

You know, the ones where you just basically

got me to help you weed?

- My dad always said that pulling weeds built character.

- Uh-huh.

- Almond milk, lavender latte,

two pumps of agave, dash of cinnamon.

- Thanks, Amanda.

- Have we met before?

- No, you just have a nice,

beautiful, labeled name tag.

Oh, I forget that's there.

- Mm.

Mm.

This might be the best latte I've ever had.

Mm-mm, nope. That's all yours.

- Um, that's a $14 tip.

- And I'd give you a 15th dollar if I had it.

You see, some people drink coffee

to, you know, drink coffee.

I drink coffee because it's an experience,

and yours, it has just the right amount

of lavender and agave.

Mm, not too sweet, not too floral,

and just the right temperature for a cold day like today.

All right? - Well, um, well, thank you.

No, thank you.

- I've never heard anybody talk about coffee like that.

- Well, that's because we just met.

- Right. - I appreciate your artistry,

your effort, most of all, that smile.

Have a good one.

- Have a good day.

- Um, okay, that was adorable.

- What? He appreciated my artistry.

- Uh, that was a $14 tip.

Think he was appreciating more than just your artistry.

Just saying.

Hi, Gladys.

- Oh, hi, Gladys.

- Amanda Raymond. You're in the coffee business now.

- Uh, just temporarily, until the spring bloom comes in.

- Fingers crossed that spring is hiding around the corner.

I'll just take a black. - Oh. Yeah.

- You know, I really do miss seeing

those dedication arrangements from your farm

in the church lobby every Sunday.

- That was really more of my dad's thing.

- I know you two were close.

Just know how much those arrangements lifted my spirits.

I sure hope we get to see them again,

and we hope to see you again too.

- Um, I'm sure you'll see my mom in service on Sunday.

- Thank you. - Have a good day.

- Bye.

Everything good?

- Uh, yeah, just...

It's hard, sometimes, when people talk about my dad.

Brings up a lot.

- Everyone has nothing but love for him.

I do too.

Except some of those gardening puns were way too cheesy.

- Um, what was a good one? Oh.

"You grow, girl."

- Uh, "What incarnation?"

- Oh. Here she comes again.

- Who? - Someone who seems to lack

a little sunshine in her life.

Hi.

- I'll take the usual.

- Yes. - Mm-hmm.

- Muffin. Muffin.

Nice day we've been having.

Thank you. - Here you go.

- Keep the change.

- Oh.

- Have a good day!

Not one for conversation much, is she?

- Yeah, she's a real tough cookie.

- Speaking of cookies-

- Oh?

- I think we deserve a little cookie celebration

after having survived that morning rush.

Mm.

- My mom made a fresh batch of snickerdoodles this morning.

- Oh my gosh, oh my gosh, oh my gosh.

Mm.

Mm!

No words. I have no words.

- Yum? - Yes, that.

Mm! Wait.

Idea. How many of these can your mom make?

'Cause we could sell them in the cafe.

- I was hoping you would say that.

- You set me up?

- Mm, little bit. - Oh.

And whatever profits we make can go right back to the farm.

- Okay, you don't go that far.

- Uh-huh, Amanda, um, I just died and went to cookie heaven,

so, yeah, we should do that.

Hi. How can I help you?

- Come on.

How come they haven't come out yet?

Because they still need time, Ladybug.

- But what if something is wrong? I'm getting worried.

- You know what I do when I'm worrying?

I say a little prayer.

- Why do you do that?

- Because it lets me give my worries away

instead of letting them weigh me down,

and I know God will take them from me.

- You really think so? - Yeah.

- I guess I'll try.

Hi, God. It's me, Amanda Raymond.

I'm really nervous about my garden.

Please help them grow to be big, beautiful, and healthy.

Amen.

How was that?

- That was perfect.

- I know that you'd probably be praying right now.

Prayers can't melt ice, they can't bring you back.

Hey, are you okay?

- Oh, I think so.

Yeah, no bumps, no bruises. Oh, thank goodness.

- Do you live nearby?

- Closer to town. My husband and I just moved here.

Yeah, I'm gonna call him and he's gonna come and get me.

- Okay, okay.

Um, I can also get your car out with our tractor.

But, um, should we go inside? It's freezing out here.

- Oh, you're a godsend.

- Amanda. - Oh. Lori.

- Yeah. - Yeah, yeah, yeah.

Just watch your step there. - Yeah.

I'm just a little shooken up.

I'll put the kettle on.

- Nothing better than a hot cup of cocoa on a frigid day.

- Cheers to that.

- Oh, you have a lovely home.

You live here with your husband?

No, I am single.

It's my parents' house.

Well, um, actually, it's my mom's house.

My dad died last year.

- Sorry to hear that.

I did see the sign on your farm out front,

The Raymond Pick Your Own Bouquet Flower Farm?

- Yeah, that's our family business.

I know, it doesn't look like much right now,

but, hopefully, in a few weeks,

it'll be a cornucopia of color out there.

- Oh, yeah, the weather.

It's either they're a gardener's

greatest ally or worst enemy.

Let me guess.

Pink peonies and maybe a row of purple hyacinths

to complement them, and, oh, I can imagine a wide array

of tulips, perfect Easter flower,

and, maybe a hybrid or two when they cross-pollinate.

- Okay, Lori, most people don't know the difference

between a daisy and a daffodil.

What's your secret?

- My whole life has been the business of flowers, dear.

- So you're a florist?

- Was for 40 years.

I'm officially retired now. It's just a hobby.

I don't even compete in the annual

Easter Flower Arranging Competition anymore.

- But you have. Have you ever won?

- Oh, I haven't, but I placed second last year.

My highest finish.

- So, um, I'm sitting with floral royalty,

is what you're saying.

- Certainly not the queen, but perhaps in her royal court.

- Um, I can go get my tractor

and we can get you back on the road?

- Mm. Oh, I certainly appreciate that.

Thank you so much.

Amanda? - Hmm?

- Is there anything that I can do to repay you

for your help with my car?

- Um, well, can you pull a miracle

and melt the ice out there?

- You really need a bloom, huh?

- You know the flower business.

We make most of our money during certain seasons,

and with the Easter bloom being so far behind-

- Well, sadly, my alter ego isn't Mother Nature,

but what about that Easter Flower Arranging Competition?

I mean, the prize is $20,000.

- Wow, I mean, that would be enough

to get us through the season.

Except there's just one tiny, huge problem.

I'm a farmer, not a florist.

I mean, that's why we have our customers pick

their own bouquets.

- Well, that's where I come in.

I mean, I know six weeks is not a lot of time,

but I can teach you what you need to compete

if you're willing to learn.

- The cost of flowers alone-

- No, no, no. I can handle it.

And we can always practice with silk flowers.

I mean, think about it,

we might even dethrone Queen Constance Hughes.

- Constance?

- Yeah, she's won 10 years in a row.

Oh, oh, Amanda.

Come on, just take my number here.

Here you go.

- This is a very generous offer,

and I'm sure it'd be fun to learn,

but I couldn't compete.

I'd be going against people with years of experience.

Thank you, but I'll just have to find some

other way to keep us afloat.

- Okay.

But call me if you change your mind.

- I will. Come on, let's go get your car.

- Yes, please.

- No, I understand.

You're just doing your job.

Thank you.

- Hey. Is everything okay?

- That was the bank, Amanda.

Our last two years of sales just aren't enough

to give them confidence to approve the loan.

- But that was our Hail Mary to get caught up.

I have to do it.

- Do what?

- The statewide Easter Flower Arranging Competition.

The first prize is $20,000.

It's at least enough to keep us afloat

until the bloom comes.

- Flower arranging?

Is this a skill that you've been hiding from me?

- Hiding from everyone, including myself.

But I met a florist yesterday and she's retired,

but she's competed before, and she said she'd teach me.

- Your dad would love to hear that.

- I have to at least try.

Maybe our last hope.

- Well, little bit of hope is all we need.

- Amanda, I have to ask,

what made you change your mind about the competition?

- Our business loan application got denied,

so winning the competition prize money,

it feels like maybe the farm's last hope.

- Well, then let's not waste any time.

Take a look at your blank canvas.

Oh, I know that look.

- The "I have no idea where to begin" look?

- Yeah, that one.

Let's just have fun to start

and we'll see what we're working with.

- Uh, so peonies and ranunculus, iris,

and, go to a classic, got some roses.

- Yeah, you do know all the names

of the flowers and how they grow,

but I wanna see you actually create something.

- I think that my creative side is

still hibernating for winter.

- It's a good thing there's no pressure.

Come on, just have fun.

- Okay. You asked for it.

Do some...

And, um, mm-hmm.

Roses.

I call it "A Thorn Amidst Roses."

Mm-hmm.

It's rough, I know,

but I am ready and willing to do whatever it takes.

- That's the spirit.

Don't be so hard on yourself. You got a lot to learn.

There are five principles to floral design.

You master those, you got a chance to win.

They are harmony, contrast, purpose, balance, and...

Uh, I'm gonna keep the last one a secret.

- A secret?

Well, I mean, don't I need all five to win the competition?

- A secret for now at least.

I mean, it's something that you can only learn

after you've succeeded at the first four.

But let's get on with it.

Now, the first principle is harmony.

- Harmony? - Yeah.

We're going on a field trip for this one.

Come on, let's take a walk.

- Okay.

- Your lesson awaits.

Inside?

- Oh, is everything okay?

- I, I haven't been back inside since my dad's funeral,

and that was over a year ago.

- So it brings back a lot.

A lot.

Hey, Mom!

- Oh, Derrick.

- Hey. - Perfect timing.

Meet Amanda Raymond.

She's the flower protege I was telling you about.

- We've met. Uh, Mr. Lavender Latte.

- Mm-hmm. It's good to see you, minus the name tag.

I'm Derrick, the new pastor.

It's a pleasure.

Well, I don't wanna get in the way of flower training.

Uh, late for choir practice myself, so...

* La la la

Oh.

- As you can hear, I need all the help I can get.

- Well, we're on our way there as well.

- All right, I'll see you inside.

- Um, only if, of course, you're ready.

- Yeah.

- I just need a moment.

- Take your time.

- Thank you. Just thank you.

Pink was Sonya's favorite color. Yeah.

- Lori, I just can't.

I know, I'm ruining the lesson-

- No, no. Don't feel bad for one sec.

You know, it's not one of the five principles,

but the key to any successful arranger

is the ability to adapt.

It's not...

Not every arrangement's gonna go exactly as you want it to.

- Amanda, everything okay?

- Yeah, I'm just not ready to go back in there, Pastor.

- Please, it's only Pastor on Sundays. It's Derrick.

Don't be so hard on yourself.

If you're not ready, it's on your time. Okay?

And I'd be happy to open the door for you

if and when that time comes.

- I appreciate it.

Um, it's very chivalrous.

- Well, I was raised well.

Well, I'll let you two get to it.

Hope to see you again.

This is like a antique.

- It's very retro.

Now, for your lesson, I want you to pay special attention

to each person's solo.

* As I went down to the river

- Soprano.

* Studying about that

- Alto.

* And who shall

- Tenor.

* The starry crown

The bass.

- Right, okay. I'm following.

- Here's the best part.

* Let's go down, come on down

- The harmony.

- Yes.

So, I think we can agree

that, individually, these flowers are lovely, right?

- Right. - Now, I want you

to close your eyes.

Close your eyes.

And I want you to imagine that the quartet is singing.

* Let's go down, come on down

* O sisters, let's go down

* Down in the river to pray

- Voila.

- How did you...

- Your first lesson, Grasshopper.

- I'm more of a Ladybug person.

- Noted.

See, the key is to look for ways for the flowers

to complement one another.

Now, you give it a try, Ladybug.

- Okay.

- So as you can see, we've substantially upped our offer,

really taking into consideration

the value and acreage of the land.

- Tom.

We've told you before, and we will tell you again-

- It's not for sale. Hi, Amanda.

Your father was a good friend of mine,

and I'm trying to help you and your mom

by providing another alternative.

- That a letter from the mortgage company?

- We're getting more and more behind,

and without the business loan-

- It's a notice for foreclosure.

- Again, I don't wanna be in this position,

but I'd like to give you the option

to earn something substantial and fair

based on what you've built, as opposed to other options.

- We still have time, Tom.

And you're right, you and Craig were close,

so you'd know that he would-

- Decline my offer. Respectfully.

I'm rooting for you.

Reach out to me before you hear from the bank again.

You know where to find me.

Foreclosure?

How did this happen?

- No reserves and bad weather,

and your dad was the flower whisperer.

- I should have moved back here when Dad asked me to.

Maybe then I would know more about the business and-

- Listen to me. This is not your fault.

Have faith that things will turn around.

- Why would God do this to us,

after everything we went through with Dad

and frost and, now, foreclosure?

- God doesn't work like that, Amanda.

I tell you what, I'll get more hours

at the accounting firm, and I'll keep baking,

and that'll give you time to practice

so you can win that competition.

How'd it go today?

- Yeah, um, sorry, but

I wouldn't count on winning the competition.

- God wants us to be joyful,

but that doesn't mean we have to be happy all the time.

There will be times in our lives of struggle, of loss.

But even when there are tears rolling down your cheeks,

there can still be joy in your heart.

Ultimately, I want you all to remember that

during the Easter season.

Joy can be steadfast in sorrow

and triumphant in tribulation.

Amen.

Amen.

- Amen. - Amen.

- Ah, James, pleasure.

Thanks, Jimmy. Good to see you.

- Sweetheart.

Oh, sweetheart, great.

- Ah, thank you. Papa, thank you.

- Wonderful sermon today, D.

Or should I say, Pastor D?

- Samuel Stevens in the flesh.

It's good to see you, my friend.

Don't tell me you came all this way just to hear me preach?

- I know you're busy now, but hear me out.

I'm starting a new venture that could be

a really exciting opportunity for you.

A way to connect to your two passions.

- Okay, all right, well, we should find time

to chat, catch up.

- We'll talk soon. - Good to see you.

You too.

Hmm.

- Pastor.

Ah,.

- It's still Sunday.

- Okay, you get a hall pass.

- Uh, lavender latte? Just the way you like it?

- And what did I do to deserve this?

- You know, token of my, um, appreciation

for your very generous tip the other day.

But I don't wanna keep you from the congregation.

- Please, my congregation's too busy gobbling up

your mama's banana bread.

- Mm. - So, um, I've got an hour

until my next service.

Do you care for a walk?

- Uh, sure.

So how are you liking town so far?

- I love it, although, for me, it's a bit cold.

Yeah, my parents grew up in Vermont, so they're used to it,

but I was raised mostly in the south.

You know, come to think of it,

people here are like the weather there, warm.

Your mom said that are a bit

of an outdoorsy type.

- That's my mom, loves talking about her son.

But she's right, I do love being outside.

It's my happy place.

- She also, uh, mentioned four-wheeling?

- Did she?

- And ax throwing.

- Of course she did. - Mountain biking.

- What else? - Uh, skydiving.

- Well, that's actually a lot of fun.

- If I'd met you today, I never would've guessed.

- Is it the clean-shaven, tailored suit jacket,

polished dress shoes thing?

It's not your typical mudding outfit.

- Can't say I've met too many pastors

who like ax throwing and skydiving.

- Well, if you can't tell, it means I'm doing a good job.

- What does that mean?

- I'm new to this town, so I don't want people,

you know, knowing about my extreme adventure side, just yet.

- You think that they'd really care

what you do for fun when you're not working?

- They have a lot of trust in me.

And being a pastor is a big responsibility.

I don't want people thinking that I'm reckless

and irresponsible during my downtime.

I hope you can understand.

Can we just keep this between us?

- Seriously?

- Seriously.

- Uh, sure.

Only if you tell me more about skydiving.

I never prayed so hard in my life.

- Amanda. It's six in the morning.

What are you doing?

- I couldn't sleep and wanted to start prepping things

before heading Lori's later today.

- Well, let me help.

Saw you got to meet her son.

- Mom, it's not like that. He's the pastor.

And, I don't know, we're just in two different places.

- You know, when I met your father at the farmer's market,

we were both searching for the perfect bouquet

and both found it exactly the same time.

And he insisted on buying it, and I let him.

Only to have him purchase it and give it to me.

But while your father was a man

who was incredibly firm in his faith,

he was also a man who was always willing to meet me

wherever I was in my faith journey.

- And I just met Derrick. I don't know that much about him.

- Well, and I'm sure he has a lot to learn about you too.

Just do yourself a favor,

don't let your own fears get in the way.

You were always Dad's Ladybug.

- The ladybugs are returning.

There's a slight bit of hope

that the ground will soften soon.

- Well, a slight bit of hope is all we need.

Mm.

- Amanda. Are all of these table arrangements yours?

- Uh, yeah, I'm practicing

for a flower arranging competition.

- Why are you using fake flowers?

- Well, the frost,

and I don't have the budget for fresh ones,

so I've just been using fake ones to practice.

- Practicing with fake flowers? That just won't do.

Please, let me donate to your flower fund,

and I'll take all of your mom's cookies too.

- No, no. No, you can't.

Um, that's too generous.

- Of course I can.

Consider it an investment in you and your talent.

My reward comes in the beautiful arrangements

I get to see from you, here and at church.

Thank you, Gladys.

* Running into freedom

* Dancing barefoot like it's Eden *

- Okay, as much as I would love

to take a break and go shopping,

shouldn't we be focusing on flowers?

- Oh, Ladybug, you have much to learn.

- Lori. Right on time.

Tiff.

- Amanda, so good to see you.

I am so excited that you came in today.

Our spring line just came out,

and let me tell you, it is amazing.

- Feels like you should be focusing more on pushing scarves

and jackets with the current weather.

- Well, you know what, if you think spring,

then it will come.

But what do you say we try on some outfits?

- Yes. Amanda, I want you to pick out an outfit.

- Any outfit?

- Whatever moves you.

* Yeah, yeah

* You plant the seed of love

* You plant the seed of love in my heart *

* And it's bursting in and out of my chest *

Very cute, bright.

- Oh, it's bright.

Mm-mm! - No, no, no.

- What do you think?

- It's lovely, but...

No, follow me.

* Follow where the junk goes

- There you go.

Ooh.

Yes.

It's really cute.

Ooh, angelic, yes.

Ooh.

So I think...

Okay.

Oh. - No, I'm not...

Try something else.

Oh my.

- Oh my gosh, looks very, very...

Ooh.

Please, twirl, twirl.

- Oh. - Oh, yeah, baby.

So, what seems like a fun fashion show is actually

a valuable lesson in floral design.

You're gonna learn that very soon.

Come on.

- So is there a reason you're avoiding the Constance?

- Constance and I, well, we used to be best friends.

- Used to be?

- Yeah.

We worked in the same floral shop for years.

Why, she had such an eye for design.

Yeah, there was so much laughter.

We worked so many hours in that shop,

creating arrangements for every occasion.

It's missing something.

- Something bright.

- And yellow.

A sunflower.

- There was a signature to all our designs.

It was a single sunflower.

I like to think that it represented

the brightness of our friendship

until, um, circumstances changed that forever.

You see, we had a plan.

We were going to open our own floral shop.

And then I, then I met Don, fell in love, got engaged.

He relocated for work.

And I had to make a choice,

follow my fiance or keep my promise to my best friend.

Broke Constance's heart.

She stopped talking to me, and I did the same.

There was no coming back from it.

- Sorry to hear that.

- You can imagine how tense it is

when we see each other every year at the competition.

And, now, I mean, thanks to my son,

we're practically neighbors.

- Why haven't you ever tried to reconcile?

- I think we're both just too proud to forgive.

So, take a look at this first outfit.

You see how the black skirt really makes

the red top stand out even more?

- Yeah, it pops.

- Yeah. It doesn't have to be just color.

I mean, look at this one with the free-flowing skirt

and the fitted top.

- So shapes. - Mm-hmm, mm-hmm.

And the stripes here with the solid color?

- Patterns. - Yeah, that's right.

You're learning.

The second principle is contrast,

how contrasting colors, pattern, shapes, textures,

can all make things stand out even more.

Now, look, I made this one earlier.

It's not terribly exciting, is it?

- Could use a boost.

- Yeah, I think so.

Okay.

Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm.

- So what you're saying is

that contrasting things can come together

to create something that is beautiful.

- Exactly.

- Kinda like you and Constance.

- You. You caught me in my own lesson.

- Maybe you have something to learn too.

- I think it's too late for that.

But you know what, I am gonna go make us some lunch,

you're gonna practice contrasting arrangements,

and then I'm gonna see what you have when I get back.

- Okay.

- Hey.

- Oh, hi.

- Are you in the floral zone or can I say a quick hello?

- I think I would have to be skilled

to be in the zone, so come on in.

- So I have to ask,

which one of these flowers is your favorite?

Uh, a favorite flower,

that's like picking a favorite child.

I mean, I guess I would have to say the hydrangea.

- Oh. - Or maybe on second thought,

carnations or, nope, maybe roses?

I don't know. It's too, too difficult to do.

- I love seeing how passionate you are about them.

Well, flower protege, I'll leave you to your craft.

But I do have one very important question.

Will you accept this rose?

- Um, well, after careful consideration-

- Mm-hmm?

- I will gladly accept this rose.

- You have my heart pounding for a second there.

I have another question for you.

Hi.

- Is this because of you, Pastor?

- Ask your daughter.

All right, everyone, right this way. Don't be shy.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

So what's up?

- Well, like I said Sunday, I'm starting a new venture.

It's a new mountain retreats program.

We're doing week-long spiritual retreats

for young men up in the Shenandoah Valley.

It's a great experience for our retreatants

to be in nature and pray.

Hmm.

- I've actively been looking

for a spiritual leader to guide them.

But then it hit me, you're the perfect guy for the job.

God, the mountains,

it has Derrick Matthews written all over it.

- I mean, Sammy, you know I would do

just about anything for you.

I mean, I wouldn't be here right now if it wasn't for you.

It's just-

- I know relocation is inconvenient,

given you just moved here,

but this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Come on, don't you miss the mountains?

- More than anything.

But, uh, I don't rock climb anymore.

- That's not the only thing this is about.

Your story is powerful.

The agony, the tears.

I wanna be able to use your story

to draw others closer to God.

Please really think on it.

Our first retreat starts shortly after Easter, so...

- So you need an answer soon.

- A new concoction? Why not?

I wanna see what your creative side's been brewing up.

Vanilla. Solid.

Ooh, cardamom, um-

- Mm-hmm. - Okay, I know that you,

Amanda, are still kind of a coffee novice,

but, um, I just...

Let me let you in on a little industry secret.

You never combine vanilla with cardamom.

They're totally different, opposite, flavor profiles.

They don't work together.

Uh, yeah. - Okay.

Don't think, just experience it.

- Yes, it's just that the sweetness of the vanilla...

Contrasts perfectly with the spice

and complexity of the cardamom.

You're a genius. What?

- No, just a good student.

- We have to put this on the regular menu, like, right now.

What do you wanna call it?

- Maybe, how about Ladybug Latte?

- Ooh, two pumps, extra handsome incoming.

Ooh, Mr. Lavender Latte.

Mm-hmm.

- Hello. - Hi.

- Good morning, Amanda, Effie.

- Hi. - I'll do my usual,

please and thank you.

- Oh, you know what, actually,

you should try Amanda's new creation,

the Ladybug Latte, Mr. Lav, mm, Pastor.

- Right. Sure, Ladybug Latte.

That sounds very unique.

It's Amanda's creation, I'll try it.

Mm. Mm, that is, that is divine.

Well, thank you. It's delicious.

- Oh, um, Amanda, great shift today.

Uh, you should go home.

- Uh, but don't I-

- No, no, no, no.

Actually, um, we're out of your mom's cookies,

so I'm gonna need you to make another batch of those.

- Uh, yes!

Ah, cookies, mm-hmm. - Mm-hmm.

And it would be so much easier,

um, if there were two pairs of hands helping you do that.

I have to stay here, though, so I just...

I wonder if there's anyone else who could help you.

Mm-hmm, hmm.

- Oh, um, yeah, I mean, the whole reason

I came in today was to get a little break

from my Sunday preparations.

I'd be happy to lend a stirring hand.

Of course, if you don't mind.

- No, she doesn't.

- I don't mind.

- Have you done this before?

- What? - Have you done this before?

Oh, um.

- Have you done this before?

Is it that easy to tell?

- Just a little.

- My mom normally takes charge in the kitchen.

I just kinda follow her lead.

- Yeah, I never would've guessed that.

- So, um, how did you get into the business of God?

- Ah, I see you changing the subject now, huh?

- Oh, just, you know, redirecting away

from this floury fiasco.

I was just kinda curious.

- You know, to tell you the truth, I never thought

I'd be a preacher or a pastor.

I went to business school, of all places.

Quickly found out the corporate world was not for me,

so I decided to follow my passion

for the great outdoors and teach rock climbing.

I loved it, for years, but, um...

And one event, uh, changed my life.

I fell, 60 feet.

Yeah, cracked my vertebrae in multiple places,

had five surgeries.

Doctor said I'd never walk again.

- Derrick, I'm so sorry to hear that.

- Yeah.

Yeah, that time in the hospital, it was like my desert.

I didn't have much to turn to.

But then I met Samuel Stevens.

He was my occupational therapist.

He not only taught me how to walk again,

but he taught me about God.

He saved my life.

I'd do just about anything for him.

He gave me his granddaddy's Bible.

I started reading it, haven't put it down since.

That book, it gave me hope.

Hope turned into healing and,

before I knew it, I was walking again.

- Wow. I mean, that's an amazing story.

- Yeah.

- But do you ever wonder how you would feel

if you were never healed?

- Of course I did.

But I'm a firm believer in faith.

You see, things happen for a reason,

even if you can't see it in the moment.

- Faith.

Yeah, that's a hard one.

- Yeah, it is.

Especially when things aren't going your way.

- Kinda like now.

- Yeah.

Care to share?

I mean, it's just me and a big pile of dough.

- So I've been struggling a lot with that

because, every year, my dad would pray

for a bountiful Easter harvest,

and, every year, it seemed that his prayers were answered.

So why did he, of all people, have a heart attack?

When he died, I came home to help my mom on the farm.

And after his funeral, I just, I stopped praying,

stopped going to church.

And then, this year,

of all years when we needed our biggest Easter bloom yet,

we've had the worst winter in decades.

So am I supposed to trust that's just a coincidence

or is that a punishment?

- I don't think God's waiting for us to get outta line

just so He can reprimand us.

It's not a punishment.

Look, I like to believe that God,

He loves us just as much in good times as bad.

Maybe during hard times,

He just wanting us to get a little closer to Him.

Comfort, support, love.

God loves us, always.

- I mean, you're a pastor, so you have to say that, right?

Technically.

I am, but I still make mistakes.

Also, supposed to take care of people

and, uh, right now, getting this flour.

- Ugh.

- There.

- So these are winners from previous years,

and then there's mine.

- Well, there's still time till Easter.

- Oh. Good timing.

Lori. - Good morning, Ladybug.

- Hey, please tell me that you have another lesson ready

because I still don't feel like I'm getting it.

- Patience makes perfect.

It's time for your third principle: purpose.

Now, we've been working on floral arrangements,

but it's important that every design says something

on a more deeper, personal level.

You have to find inspiration outside the flowers

to put into the flowers.

- Okay, I'm following.

- So here's what I want you to do.

The church is hosting an Easter basket raffle

tomorrow evening at Parish Hall

to raise money for the local food bank.

Church members and non-church members are creating

and donating individualized baskets.

Now, the items in these baskets,

they all mean something very personal to their curators.

- So you want me to arrange an Easter basket,

but how is that supposed to make me

a better floral arranger?

Lori?

- Sorry, dear, um,

not every lesson reveals itself right away.

- Okay. I will do my best.

- You always do. I'll see you tomorrow.

- Any ideas on where I'd get some inspiration

for an Easter basket?

- I just might.

Oh, here's a good one.

I used to love it when Dad would push me

around in that wheelbarrow.

- And you always came in needing a bath.

You remember that Christmas?

- That was probably the best Christmas ever.

You know, I still use those pruning sheers?

- Hmm!

Feeling inspired?

- I think I've got an idea.

- Oh, thanks so much for coming.

Don't forget your raffle tickets.

So what do you have?

- I did a My First Garden basket.

- Oh. - I got something like this,

Christmases many, many moons ago,

and it really meant a lot to me.

It gave me a sense of independence and purpose,

so, hopefully, it'll do the same for someone else.

- You, Ladybug, have aced the assignment.

When you have a special connection to your arrangements,

it's gonna show in the final product.

Um, Grace, can I have your help, please?

- Sure.

- Where's the mulch?

- Ah, didn't go with the aesthetic.

- Ah.

- Where's yours?

- Uh, it's a faith-based basket,

complete with mustard seeds.

- Very own brand.

Mm-hmm.

- But why didn't you do something that's, you know,

like a rock climbing basket with some ropes, carabiners-

- I know, I know.

I can't control everything,

but one thing I can control is how people

in the church see me.

- Maybe there's something important

about sharing all sides of yourself.

- It's a little more complicated than that.

- But of course. I'm here to meet you where you're at.

- I'm sorry, are you coming for my job?

- Mm, I'll stick to farming, for now.

- All right. Well, for now, I should go MC the event.

All right, and now for all the green thumbs in the church,

we have a basket donated by the wonderful Amanda Raymond.

A beautiful starter set

for the next great gardener out there.

Would you look at all those tickets?

All right. - Please be my ticket.

Please be my ticket. - See what we've got.

And the lucky winner is 2842.

2842.

28- - That's me.

- Well, there we go. Constance Hughes.

Constance Hughes, everyone.

Thank you, Constance. You enjoy.

Okay, everyone, I think that wraps up our event for today.

Thank you all for coming out.

Hey.

Look over there.

This is for you.

- Really? - Yeah, I think it's...

Oh.

You're welcome.

- Will you look a that?

- Uh-huh.

That right there? That's the power of God's love.

- I do have to get home and practice,

but, uh, I was wondering

if I could show you something first?

- Yeah. Yeah, of course.

- And voila.

- Wow.

You've got good secrets.

Look at those stars.

God's freckles.

That's what my mom used to say.

- Can I ask you something?

- Sure. Anything.

- I haven't been to church in a year, and you're a pastor,

what do you see in me?

So much.

I don't look at someone

and wonder how often they're going to church

or if they're praying every day.

The size of someone's faith, well,

that can change as life changes.

But the size of someone's heart, that's what I see.

I see that in you.

The way you love your family, your farm, those flowers.

- And I might be losing all that soon.

- I know the stress of all this must be a lot,

but have faith.

I see that in you too.

- You do?

- I do.

I'm praying for you.

Be patient with yourself.

That's my sermon for tomorrow.

The fruit of patience.

- Now that's a tough one.

- Yeah?

It is, but it's worth it.

Um, you probably have some flowers that need to be arranged.

- Yes.

- We should probably get going.

- Yeah. - Uh, thank you

for bringing me here.

Yeah.

Okay. - Yeah.

Patience.

- All right. - Everything's set.

Yep.

Ah, Amanda!

Hi, Lori.

I remember doing these egg races back in the day.

- This is your fourth principle: balance.

- Oh. - Mm.

- All right, kids...

Oh, and Amanda. Welcome.

The first race is a practice race, okay?

Time to perfect your strategy.

If you drop your egg, don't worry, it's a hard-boiled egg.

Just pick it back up and keep going.

All right, come to the starting line.

On your marks.

Get set.

Go!

Go, go, go, go!

Careful, careful. You got it.

Go, go, go.

Oh!

- Oh, no!

That's it. That's it, Timmy!

Go, go, go! Yes!

Oh. - Oh.

- Great effort. Great practice round.

Okay, the real race starts in a few minutes.

Do your stretches. - How did I used to be

so good at this as a kid?

- Think of it like this, look at your floral design,

and you have an imaginary axis going right the middle of it

and you can distribute flowers on both sides.

Well, think of it the same way with the race.

Center the egg on the spoon on that same axis.

- Center on the axis

to create some balance. - Yes.

- So, feeling confident?

- Uh, about as confident as I can be after one attempt.

- Well, good 'cause I'm racing too.

- Oh.

- Care to make a friendly wager?

- I'm listening.

- Well, if you win, I'll make you lunch.

If I win, you have to listen to my Sunday sermon.

- You know what, fine, you're on.

- All right. Line up on the starting line.

First one to the finish wins.

And get ready 'cause this one's gonna be

a lot faster than the last one.

- Okay. - Are you ready?

On your mark.

Get set.

Go.

Oh gosh. Don't drop it.

Oh gosh. - You cheat.

- I'm not a cheat. - Okay, wait, wait.

- I'm a pastor. I'd never cheat.

Oh, no!

Oh, no!

- No, no!

Oh, good job, guys. You did great.

Good work! Wow!

You really got me.

- I don't think I've ever seen somebody look

so happy to lose a bet.

- Well, losing means I get to take you to lunch.

- Well, Ladybug, those are the four principles

that I can teach you.

Harmony, contrast, purpose, and balance.

- But there's still one left.

Master four and earn the fifth.

That one's in here, my dear.

You have to discover it.

And in the meantime, you need to do the three Ps

of an expert floral arranger.

- The three Ps? - Mm-hmm.

Practice, practice, practice.

All right.

Almost there.

- It's incredible.

- Come on.

So, this is what I wanted to show you.

They're snowdrops.

I had no idea what they were called.

I just thought they were pretty.

- They're perfect.

Snowdrops can grow in adverse conditions like frost,

but they also tend to be

the first flowers to bloom in spring.

- Mm. They, uh, kinda remind me of you.

- Thank you for taking me here.

- Oh, we're not done yet. Nope.

We are just getting started.

- So, the other day at the raffle,

you were talking about how it was complicated,

your image and how the church saw you?

What did you mean by that?

- Yeah, um, when I told you about my accident the other day,

I wasn't able to tell you the whole story.

You see, when I fell, I lost my footing,

and one of my students, he was tethered to me.

He fell even further than I did,

and, uh, he wasn't as lucky.

- He didn't make it?

- No, he did. Thank God he did.

Just, uh, he's in a wheelchair now.

Not a day goes by that I don't think about that poor kid.

I blame myself.

I can't even bring myself to rock climb again.

- I'm sorry.

- You know, in many ways, I feel like moving out here was

just my attempt to get away from the memory of it all.

I feel like such a hypocrite sometimes.

Now, I'm asking people to find joy in their sorrow,

and here I am, I'm running for my own.

- We all have chapters of our lives

that we wish we could rewrite.

My dad would say, "Without tests,

there could be no testimony."

Being open and vulnerable shows your humanity.

It gives people hope.

- I really like that.

Thank you.

Have you decided?

Your great word will reach so many young people.

- I know.

I wanna help, and you more than anyone know

about my adventurous side.

What better way, then?

- There's no way around this relocation thing?

- Unfortunately not, given the need

to be near the mountains.

But think of all the upside.

- It's just too good of an opportunity to pass up, isn't it?

Well, it's a pleasure, Samuel, as always.

- It's good to see you.

- Take care, friend.

- You too.

- Amanda?

Amanda.

- So...

You got this. Just focus.

Good morning, Amanda.

I'm afraid I had a bit of a fall

carrying groceries this morning.

At the hospital now, getting some X-rays.

Don't worry, I'll be fine. Keep practicing.

I believe in you, Ladybug.

- Right.

Really? Is this part of your master plan?

- Here's the good news,

you are the creator of your own garden.

Yeah, there might be a weed here or there,

those you just pull out.

They weren't supposed to be there in the first place,

but with what's left, why not water that with love?

Let the light shine down on that

and it'll grow into a life that is beautiful.

- You're right. Thanks, Dad.

I needed that.

- Yeah.

- Hi. - Oh, Amanda.

You and Derrick, you just missed crossing paths. Oh my.

You did these?

- Um, this morning.

- Well, Ladybug, I think you are ready

to go win a competition.

- Well, there's still one missing piece,

but I think I know what that final lesson is.

- You do?

- True beauty comes from the heart,

so the key to a winning arrangement has to be love.

- Bravo.

The final principle of love,

a winning floral arrangement is filled with

the love that you put into making it.

Amanda, I very likely won't be on my feet

in time for the competition, but, I promise you,

I am gonna be there in spirit.

- Thank you.

That really means a lot.

- So, uh, what's going on with you and Derrick?

You know, when someone shows you who they are,

just believe them,

not just the bad traits, but the good ones too.

Forgive him.

- It sounds like we could all use

a little more harmony in our lives.

- Yeah, you're so right.

Could you do me a favor?

- Sure.

- Oh. Hello.

- I'm Amanda Raymond.

We've never really talked, but I work-

- Honey, I don't mean to be rude,

but there's a very important floral competition this weekend

that I need to focus on, so now's not a good time.

- Yeah, I hear you.

Um, I just need five minutes of your time.

- Come in.

This way. Please.

Wow, that's gorgeous.

- Thank you.

- I'm here, actually, as a delivery person today.

Lori Matthews wanted me to give this to you.

- Oh, Loretta, how far apart we've grown.

- I don't actually think the two of you are

as far apart as you each think.

Anyway, good luck at the competition tomorrow,

I mean, not that you're gonna need it.

- Thank you for stopping by.

You're welcome.

Hey, God. It's me, Amanda.

I know we haven't talked in a while, but I'm here.

We really need you.

- Thank you.

Ladybug Latte for luck.

You're the best.

So, win the competition, save the farm.

No pressure, right?

- Well, if it doesn't work out,

maybe you can come on as a partner at the cafe?

But who am I kidding? You're gonna win this thing.

Okay, bye.

Hi.

- Welcome, talented florists.

You will all have three hours to create your designs

with a short break at the halfway point.

As instructed in the contest details,

you are all allowed to bring in

and incorporate one item meaningful to you.

We look forward to seeing your creations, and good luck.

* Been looking for what's underneath *

* Holding on and keeping focus

* Oh, we're catching the fireflies in the bottle *

* Don't wait until tomorrow

* We're living in the moment

* Not in control of our final destination *

* We light up all the places we go *

* We're catching fireflies

* Oh

* Oh

* Oh

- Stop arranging.

We will have a five-minute break before we continue.

- Ladybug.

Lori.

You made it.

- I got cleared just in time. How are you doing?

- Not great.

It's not coming together like I want it to

and the clock is ticking down and-

- It's okay.

Just close your eyes, just breathe,

and I want you to think about the five principles.

Harmony, contrast, purpose, balance, love.

- Okay. I'm gonna be okay.

- The halfway break is over. The competition is back on.

- Okay. I, um, gotta get back to work.

I will make you proud.

- You will.

* Oh

* There's hope for a better tomorrow *

* There's hope for joy over sorrow *

* 'Cause God's still good

* And He's still got it all in control, oh *

* There's hope for a world that can change *

* There's hope for love over hate *

* 'Cause God's still good

* And He's still got it all in control *

* Oh

Five, four, three, two, one.

* Oh, yeah

* Come on and keep on hoping when the days get dark *

* Keep on singing, don't you ever lose heart *

* Lift your eyes

- And third place goes to Lacey Williams.

We are down to our top two finalists.

The judges would like to recognize the work

of Constance Hughes and Amanda Raymond.

* Lift your eyes, you're gonna be all right *

- The judges have collectively decided that this has been

the closest margin that we've ever seen.

But the winner of this year's Easter competition is...

* Keep on hoping

- The winner is Constance Hughes-

Which makes newcomer, Amanda Raymond, our runner-up.

Congratulations to all our participants,

and happy Easter weekend.

- I tried.

Sorry.

- You're apologizing?

Can you imagine the look on your father's face

if he saw what you accomplished today?

He'd be over the moon.

- Now that's the truth.

Oh, he left. Big day tomorrow.

- Lori, I just wanted to say thank you

for teaching me the five principles.

I realized that they're all things

that I've been missing in my own life.

You've given me a renewed sense of purpose on Easter.

- That's the most important lesson of all.

- Congratulations. It's really beautiful.

- Thank you.

- We're having an Easter brunch at the farm tomorrow.

Um, wanted to invite you.

It's sort of a final sendoff.

- I'm not sure that I can,

but I really appreciate the invitation.

- It would mean so much to me if you could make it.

- We'll see.

Thank you for the sunflower.

- You're welcome.

- Happy Easter to both of you.

- Happy Easter. - Happy Easter.

Warm weather on an Easter Sunday.

Doesn't get much better than that.

- It's just wonderful to see

the best version of my daughter back.

Joyful and hopeful.

- You're my mom, you have to say that.

- Yeah. - Come on.

Dad did so many of these for other people,

and we never did one for him.

Thank you for organizing this.

- Oh, it wasn't just me.

- It wasn't?

- No.

Pastor Derrick called me and asked if it was okay.

I'm gonna go get our seats.

- Amanda.

Pastor.

- On this Easter Sunday,

there is just one more fruit

of the Holy Spirit left to talk about, love,

'cause today is about a resurrection.

And in that resurrection, love wins.

You see, God loves all of us.

After all, we are made in his image.

And yet, I realized I haven't been

completely open about my own journey.

God places people in our lives for a reason,

and someone very special in my own life taught me

the importance of being who God created me to be.

Before God's path led me here,

I was involved in a terrible rock climate accident.

It was a moment that irrevocably changed several lives,

mine included, and though I was lucky enough

to have forgiveness from those around me,

I was unable to find it in my heart

to forgive myself,

but, today, in the spirit of the resurrection,

I forgive myself.

And I'm committed to embracing who He created me to be,

including my love for rock climbing, a gift from God.

You see, our relationship with God is rooted

in love and forgiveness.

And just as God forgives us, we, too, must learn

to forgive each other and ourselves.

After all, forgiveness is the purest expression of love.

So, on this Easter Sunday,

let us walk this path of love together!

Amen!

- Amen.

- Thank you.

Amen!

* Ooh

* Ooh

- I'll get it. - Making up for a late bloom.

Chicken looks delicious.

- Hi. - Hey.

Happy Easter.

Happy Easter.

- Listen, I just want to let you know

how much it meant to me.

You know, seeing your face at church this morning,

it really warmed my heart.

And, uh, congratulations, by the way, on yesterday.

- Thank you.

I, um, couldn't save the farm, but, um, I did my best.

- I'm proud of you.

- And I'm proud of you for showing

the church your authentic self.

Took a lot.

I'm gonna miss you.

- Miss me?

- Yeah. Aren't you taking the job?

- Turned it down.

- Why?

- Because there's something here,

something special, with you,

with us, and I feel like it's just begun,

and I can't wait to see where it goes.

Or grows or blooms or...

Okay, I'll stop.

That is, of course, if you're open to it.

- Constance.

Constance.

- You made it. - I did.

- Come inside. I can give you a tour.

Come in. - Thank you.

- I have to do it. - Yes.

- Thank you, Loretta.

And I just have to say, I am so sorry.

Please forgive me.

- We both played an equal part, Constance,

so I ask of you the same thing.

- I have an announcement.

This is such a beautiful farm run by a beautiful family.

And, Amanda, you are the most talented young farmer,

well, now, farmer and florist, that I've ever seen.

And I might have won first place in the eyes of the judges,

but you won first place in my eyes.

And I would love nothing more

than to pass the prize money to you.

Woo.

- Oh my gosh.

- I don't know what to say.

- You don't have to say anything. You deserved it.

I just ask that you name the sunflower section

on the farm after me and Lori.

- It would be an honor.

Thank you. - Oh, you're welcome.

- Thank you so, so much.

Oh.

- What incredible timing.

- So this $20,000, it would be enough

to tide us over until the bloom comes in,

and I was thinking that in order for us

not to be in this position again,

how would you feel about the Raymond Family Farm

transitioning into a one-stop wedding venue?

- I love that idea, Amanda.

I have always wanted to bake wedding cakes.

- Weddings are beautiful. - I volunteer to officiate.

- Oh, and I can help with the arrangements,

as long as my assistant here is available.

Oh, assistant.

Oh, you haven't changed one bit.

Oh.

- Okay!

Okay!

All right.

- Well, dig in, everyone. - All right.

- Happy Easter, Dad.

- Are the flowers part of the whole wedding setup?

- It's funny you ask because I was thinking

that couples could stand right about here

for their, um, first kiss as newlyweds.

- Really?

Right here? You sure?

'Cause there's a lot of really beautiful parts of the earth.

It's perfect.

- Decided, then?

- It's decided.

No, you're right. Right here.