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Yo, Mom.

Yo, Greg.

You took a shower.

Yeah. You must be meeting Jill.

Yeah, we're just going to drive around.

You know, hang out, whatever.

Not too much whatever.

You'll be home by nine.

What, nine? Yes.

Since when? Since you have your English exam tomorrow. A little more studying

and a good night's sleep couldn't hurt.

Mom, I know it. Trust me.

I do.

Say hi to Jill for me. Okay. Oh, and don't worry about paying me for that

I'll just take it out of your allowance.

All right, but I'm only paying wholesale.

Greg and his mother certainly seem to have a wonderful relationship.

That they do, Angel Girl. They tell each other everything.

But that's about to change.

Flashback to the 70s is totally embarrassing.

When I volunteered for the dance committee, I wanted it to make it

like a night in Paris or something.

But for us, when I got outvoted.

Hey, disco, roller derby, satin jacket?

We'll have a good time.

I know.

But it's not what I dreamed of.

I wanted it to be romantic.

Like this.

Isn't first love exciting, Tess? New feelings, new emotions, getting caught

in the passion of it all.

Seems to me there's enough passion going on up there already.

All right, get in the back.

Greg, I thought we agreed not until our wedding night.

I know, I know.

Two years, one month, and five days.

Come on.

It'll be so worth it.

So when do we get to tell our parents what we're doing?

Two years, one month, and six days.

Why don't they want to tell their parents their plans?

The dreams that parents have for teenagers and the dreams that teenagers

for themselves are almost never the same dream.

That seems so sad.

Well, that's life, baby.

Teenagers think that their parents are just trying to keep them from having

Almost always, the parents are trying to keep their children from having broken

hearts.

Gonna be a lot of broken hearts on this assignment, baby.

When you walk down the

road,

heavy burden, heavy load,

I will rise and I will walk with you.

Tell them fun don't even shine.

Walk with you.

Every time I tell you I'll walk with you.

Walk with you. Believe me, I'll walk with you.

Hello, Harrisburg. You're rocking with Andrew. I am thrilled to be here on W -A

-N -G -L.

Got a call from Greg who wants his girl Jill.

To put on her platform shoes and boogie on down with him all night long is a big

flashback dance.

Greg, that's my son.

He's so crazy about that Jill.

She's a steady girlfriend.

Oh, I can't believe the dance is only a week away. Then comes prom season, then

graduation. That's why I needed the extra pair of hands around here. Well,

these hands are here to do whatever you need them to do.

First, I need you to cover for me while I go to the dance committee meeting.

Isn't your plate full enough already?

Yes, but Greg begged me to help out.

I thought it would be a good way to meet his girlfriend's mother.

Oh, you're meeting the girlfriend's mother.

Must be serious.

Greg's much too young to be getting serious.

And too smart.

I'm sure Jill's mother feels the same way.

Greg tells me that she's very conservative.

Jay, what's up with the hair?

A girl's got to stand out from the crowd.

Besides, I think it's working because he actually smiled at me in class today.

Why don't you just knock him out?

Oh, right. Like I'm just going to ask out a student teacher. He's old enough

be my older but very gorgeous husband.

So what happened with you and Greg last night? Did you... No way.

We talked about it again, but we're still going to wait until we get

We'll see.

Of course, I really don't have a choice.

Hi. Hey.

I'll see you inside.

Oh!

Sure. Whoa!

Yeah, we'll keep you long.

She's long enough.

Jill?

Mom!

You are in public.

Hi, Mrs. Everett.

Hello, Greg.

Is your mother coming? Yeah, she's really looking forward to meeting you.

Joe? Greg!

Hi, honey. Hey.

Oh, happy tango.

C -minus.

That's your best subject.

Mom, it's one bad test.

It was one late night.

Next you're going to be saying it was one bad semester, then one bad year.

you're going to get into one bad college. Mom. If... You get into any

all. What if I want to get a job in town, get married?

We are going to talk about this later.

There she is. Mom, this is Greg's mom.

Hi, Liz Banks.

Hi, uh, Candace Everett.

You two know each other?

No. Uh, no.

Oh. Well, I think you're really going to like each other.

I'm going to start the meeting.

Hello,

Jill. Yes. I'm Monica, the new faculty advisor.

Miss McGuire had her baby.

Mrs. McGuire had her baby!

Mrs. Monica should be taking over for her.

Hello, everyone.

Hi. So, it looks like you're getting ready for an exciting evening.

No, we don't want exciting.

Mom. Hi, I'm Candace Everett. I'm one of the parent chaperones.

Hello, nice to meet you. Nice to meet you. Why don't you get on with your

meetings? I'll sit down and catch up. All right.

Could everyone please take a seat?

Okay, we're going to start today's meeting by talking about the flowers.

Here from Floral Tapestry is Liz Banks.

Well, first off, I'd just like to say that Floral Tapestry is thrilled to be

providing the flowers for your flashback to the 70s. Damn.

Most of you weren't even alive in the 70s, were you?

I'll just tell you, it was a really bad fashion decade.

But somehow we all found our own ways of getting through it. I'm sorry. I

forgot that I have an appointment, and I hope you'll forgive me.

Where was I?

Sorry your mother had to leave so suddenly.

Do you think she's all right? She seemed a wee bit upset.

I don't know.

It really wasn't like her.

Jill!

I just saw him in the hall.

Who?

Him. The one.

Katie's got another crush.

This isn't just a crush.

He's a student teacher in our English class, and we're reading Romeo and

and every time he reads aloud... Raphael? Yeah.

As in Raphael, Raphael.

Wherefore art thou Raphael?

Actually, I'm right here.

I'm gonna die.

We'd love to stay. We can't. Bye.

Katie likes me. I noticed.

What are you doing here?

Tess is waiting for us. Come on.

I'll fear you in as we go.

Wherefore art thou, Raphael?

Well, hello there, Mr.

Student Teacher.

You got everything all set up? Yeah, I think so. I think so. I'm trying to keep

visible. I'm trying to get the students to trust me and talk to me. Get to know

them. I think that Katie would really like to get to know you.

Uh -huh. Bye, Raphael.

I'll see you tomorrow.

Tess, you know what? I really do think that these are good kids. They are good

kids. It's not your typical teenage romance, though, is it?

Oh, no. No, Greg and Jill, they actually get a lot of flack from the other kids

about being so old -fashioned.

Well, there's nothing old -fashioned about thinking a thing through before

do it.

And these children deserve a lot of credit for not giving in to the pressure

for holding on to their dream.

Now, they may stay the course forever.

Or... Next year their plans may change, but it must be their choice.

And that's what we're going to make sure of.

You know, everybody always says that the high school years are the best years of

your life.

Now, how scary is that?

Huh? What, what, uh, homeroom?

Acne medicine?

What, this is as good as it gets?

I'm here to tell you something.

It's not true.

The best years of your life are... Still ahead of you.

So study hard, have fun, respect yourself, respect each other.

Everything is going to be just fine.

That Andrew guy has a way of saying exactly what I'm thinking.

Like what?

Like respect yourself.

You know what's better than knowing that Greg loves me?

Knowing he respects me.

I hate to say this, but you're starting to sound like my mother.

Hi.

Hi.

I'll be leaving now.

Like you'd even notice.

Come on, I'll walk you home.

What do you want?

I need a favor, Liz.

Really? The prom queen needs a favor from me?

Please don't tell Greg anything about me.

He and Jill are very close. They tell each other everything.

I've worked very hard to leave my past behind. I have a new life, and I have a

daughter who is the world to me.

I can't jeopardize that.

I'll do anything.

Anything?

All right.

I want you to keep Jill away from Greg.

Their relationship is... Over.

Why? I was afraid all that time that Greg was spending with Joe wasn't good

him. Now that I know who her mother is, I am sure of it.

But now, it can come from you instead of me.

What am I supposed to tell Joe?

You could tell her the truth.

Or you could lie.

You're very good at that.

Because you're just too young to be spending all of your time with one boy.

But I love Greg, and Greg loves me.

Haven't you ever loved somebody so much that you thought you'd die without them?

You're 16.

You haven't got a clue about real love.

You just don't trust me. I do trust you.

No!

It's Greg that I don't trust. I just don't want to see you get hurt.

The only one who's hurting me is you.

What's the matter, baby?

Jill's mom won't let me see her anymore.

Oh, Greg.

Did she say why?

No.

She saw us kissing in the hall the other day.

And I told you she was this major uptight prude.

I guess she wants to break us up before something happens.

I'm so sorry, honey.

I know this is going to be really hard for you.

There's lots of other girls.

I don't want any other girls.

I know.

I wish there was something I could do.

But you can't interfere with the way someone wants to raise their child.

Hi.

It's Andrew.

Do you ever... Do you ever feel like crying?

Sometimes, when I feel like crying.

You know what I do?

I listen to a sad song.

And I let it all out.

Sometimes I want to give up, want to give in, want to quit the fight.

Then one look at you, baby, can make everything all right.

Make everything all right.

When I see you smile, I can face

the world.

I heard about you and Greg.

I'm sorry.

Thanks. You probably think I'm too old to talk to, but actually I'm a very good

listener.

You're not so old.

You'd be surprised.

My mom's always been real strict about boys.

She says, you know, a girl should wait.

The funny thing is, I found someone who believes in that too.

Getting married, a real wedding night, the whole thing.

And then she just doesn't like him.

It's rare for a teenager to want to wait for anything.

You sound as if you really know what you want.

I have this dream where we're in this beautiful, fancy hotel room with

and chocolate.

There's even a bubble bath in a heart -shaped tub with rose petals sprinkled

the top.

But now it's over.

It doesn't have to be, Jill.

It's a dream worth having.

Don't give up on it.

You have to have faith.

Love will find a way.

Thanks, Monica.

Love will find a way?

Yeah.

God. Makes roads in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.

But that's not what you said.

Yes, it is.

Love will find a way.

And God is love.

Not to teenagers.

To them, love is love.

Oh, speak again, bright angel, for thou art as glorious to this night being o

'er my head.

As is a winged messenger of heaven unto the white upturned wandering eyes of

mortals that fall back to gaze on him when he bestrides the lazy puffing

and sails upon the bosom of the air.

So quick, before the bell rings, what is the theme really about?

Jill?

Basically, each of them is saying to the other that no matter what obstacles

they face, that...

Love will find a way.

I called three times, and your mom said you went to bed early.

Yeah. Okay, anyway, I have big news. I heard from Sonia, who heard from Mia,

that Rafael is going to the dam.

As a chaperone.

As in alone, as in... No date. As in available to do. Exactly.

So, where were you?

I stuck out to meet Greg.

We just walked and talked for hours.

I barely got home before it got light.

That is so romantic.

Greg? Yes?

I want to talk to you, honey.

About Jill's mom.

Yeah, too.

Hey. Hey.

What's the matter?

Did you know that your mom went to high school with my mom?

In Philadelphia?

Yeah.

My mom says that your mom... She says that your mom went out with everyone.

All the guys, I guess.

She kind of slept around.

My mom.

My mom? Are you kidding?

You know my mom.

She's like the biggest prude ever.

How could you even think that about my mother?

I thought you loved me.

No, I do.

I do. Well, no, you're wrong.

And your mother's wrong, too.

And if you believe her more than you're going to believe me.

then maybe we should just forget this whole thing.

Honey, what's the matter?

What are you reading?

Wait until you're married, Jill.

That's what good girls do.

Trust me, Jill.

You lied to me, Mom.

That's mine. Give it to me.

You were...

90's Harrisburg because that's up tomorrow night to 70's. Take over.

Hey.

You okay?

I found my mom's old diary from high school.

And you were right.

She always told me, watch out.

Because boys only want one thing.

Don't give yourself away.

She is such a phony.

Sorry.

I'm glad I know.

It makes everything easier.

I mean, why should I wait?

She didn't.

Are you sure?

After the dance.

We're not supposed to go to the dance.

We're not supposed to do a lot of things.

But we're going to do them anyway.

Jill?

Isn't it a little early to be going to bed?

Good night.

Good night, honey.

All right, Copperfield, bye.

This is Andrew from WAMGL. We're broadcasting live from the flashback to

dance. So how do you guys like the 70s?

All right, all right.

Now, if you're here with someone that you love, this one's going out to you,

I'd like to dedicate it to my friends Jill and Greg, wherever they are.

This is not how I imagined the dance was gonna be.

We can't go in there.

You know, if we did, someone would tell our moms we were here.

We're gonna have a great night anyway, right?

You ready?

Monica. Hello, Jill.

Greg.

We were just leaving.

I was hoping to have a word with you.

We're kind of in a hurry. I know where you're going.

A motel.

Registered under the principal's name.

That's not very nice.

Katie has such a big mouth.

Katie didn't tell me. Sure.

Jill, don't you remember you told me about your dream?

How can you give that up so easily?

I'm not giving it up.

I'm making it happen.

You said love will find a way, and it has.

This is the way.

No, it's not.

Love is a wonderful gift.

Joyful news that you should yell from the mountaintop.

Not a secret that should be hidden away.

If you and Greg aren't ready to be honest, then maybe you're just not

You're not going to tell anyone, are you?

It's not why I'm here.

You're both responsible for the decisions that you make.

But remember, no good decision was ever made when it started out as a lie.

Thanks, Monica, but we know what we're doing.

Kitty, are you okay?

No.

You're not gonna stay.

You're not gonna dance with me.

You're not gonna kiss me.

Are you?

No, Kitty.

But I'm not that young and you're not that old.

I'm not the right one for you.

But the right one is out there.

But I love you.

No, you don't, Katie.

When you're 16, everything seems bigger. When you drive, you drive faster.

When you cry, you cry longer.

And when you love, you love harder.

But while you're busy making everything so big, all the small, real moments get

lost.

Yeah, well, I'm losing those all the time.

What do you believe in, Katie?

You believe in God?

I guess.

You guess?

He doesn't guess about you.

God knows who you are, Katie.

And he loves you.

You know, if you put your hopes in him first, he will never disappoint you.

I promise.

P .S.

Joey Pacella in there?

is dying to dance with you.

Yeah, hi. Um, I would like to order some champagne and some chocolates for room

25.

Okay.

Yeah, thanks.

They don't have any.

Champagne? No, room service.

Oh.

Hang on a second.

I will be right back.

This isn't working out the way they thought.

You give up your dreams. It's a short walk to disappointment.

Orange soda. A very good year.

Thanks again for this.

I love it.

This way, part of me will always be touching you.

And it'll help you remember last night.

I won't need any help.

Yeah, me neither.

I tried, Andrew.

I know.

I'd like to stay with her.

Of course.

How much time do we have?

It's not very much.

But we can always pray for more.

Jill?

Jill, honey?

Believe it.

Right where he belongs.

What's going on?

Jill snuck out last night. She didn't come home.

That's impossible.

How do you know?

You know something.

Fred knows nothing about it. Now, would you please just leave?

Where were you last night? How dare you?

He was at a friend's.

How do you know? My son doesn't lie.

I wasn't with Jill last night.

We're not allowed to see each other anymore, remember?

You see?

Don't come in here with your accusations.

Jill was probably with one of her other boyfriends.

She doesn't have any other boyfriends.

Monogamy? She couldn't have learned that from you. Look, you can think or say

anything about me that you like. You always did. But my daughter is missing,

I think your son knows more than he's telling.

Jill? Hello?

Coming through.

Where is she?

Doctor, this is Jill's mother. I need to see my daughter.

Jill's in surgery.

Surgery? There were multiple fractures, some head trauma, and extensive internal

injuries. To be honest, the prognosis is not good.

But we're doing everything that we can.

Greg, I don't want to get you into trouble, and I'm not accusing you of

anything.

But my baby is lying in there, fighting for her life, and I don't know why.

So if you know anything, anything, please

tell me.

Jill and I were together. last night.

What?

We went to the dance for a while and then we, uh... We...

Greg, please.

We went to a motel. Greg!

No! Mom, please.

Tell me how she felt.

I don't know.

I brought her home this morning, and she had to climb up the side to get back

in.

And I left, and I guess she fell.

What is wrong with you?

Mom, it's the only way we could be together since she wouldn't let us.

That wasn't my idea.

What do you mean?

Ask your mother.

Your grades were going down.

Your whole future was in danger because you were getting too serious with a

girl. Any girl.

Or my daughter.

Especially your daughter.

So it's your idea?

You broke us up? No, I was trying to protect you. Protect me from what, Mom?

From this!

This is exactly what I was afraid of! Greg!

What if she is pregnant now?

Is that what you think?

Is that all you're worried about?

My girlfriend might die, and the only thing you care about is did we do it?

We didn't do anything, all right?

We changed our minds. We spent half the night at the stupid arcade, okay?

Greg!

It's time to let him go, Liz.

I think this is the perfect time.

What is this?

Who are you?

We're angels.

And God has sent us here with a message for you both.

Angels? That can't be true.

But it is true.

Is she still going to die?

I don't know.

She's in God's hands.

And that's a good place to be.

And you're here, and we've got some talking to do.

Liz, you're first.

Say it.

Get it out.

Say what you've been wanting to say to her for 20 years.

I can't.

You never could.

Say it.

I was in love with the most beautiful boy in high school.

I loved everything about him.

I loved his smile.

I loved his walk. I loved the way that he held his pen.

I loved him, and he loved me.

And you stole him!

I thought you were my friend, and you stole him from me!

Just because you gave him something that I thought was sacred, you gave it away

as cheap as dirt!

God, you have a jigs!

You're still a judgmental loser.

You ruined...

Will you listen to yourselves?

Two grown women behaving like children.

She's prettier.

She wasn't nice.

You stole my boyfriend. You ought to be ashamed of yourself.

Get over it.

Let God into it.

God loves you both. And he knows how to take the pains and hurts of his children

and turn them into blessings.

I don't.

Liz, if you had stayed with that boy, you'd have missed the best thing that's

ever happened to you.

Your son.

And Candace, everyone makes mistakes.

God wants you to know he's very proud of the changes you made in your life. The

problem is that you tried to keep your past a secret.

And you chose to protect yourself before your child.

God wants to give you a chance to take a step of faith.

He forgives you.

Will you believe it?

Can you forgive each other?

Forget what lies behind and reach forward instead to all that lies ahead.

Encourage your children.

If you keep secrets from them, they'll learn to keep secrets.

If you lie, they'll learn to lie.

But... If you trust them, they'll learn to trust you.

And if you let God into your life, then maybe, maybe they'll let God into

theirs.

Greg was telling the truth, you know.

They did spend the night together in an arcade.

He won this for Jill.

I think you should have it, Candice.

Then he can give it back to Jill.

Okay?

Okay? Okay.

More than okay.

Do you know what's going to happen to Jill?

Doesn't she have an angel?

Yes, she has an angel.

And she's going to be just fine.

Greg? I'm sorry, Mom. I'm not gonna leave her.

I know, honey.

And I'm the one who's sorry.

We're both sorry.

Your mother and I had a problem, a stupid, petty problem, and we made it

and Jill's.

And we were wrong.

Where did you get this?

From Candace.

Then I can't begin to tell you who gave it to me.

But the important thing is that Jill's gonna be okay.

We're all getting a second chance.

Chance to start over.

I can't wait for Jill to hear this.

Neither can we.