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If you could choose another life,

would you?

What would you change?

Who would you leave behind?

Pray for grandma and grandpa,

for Aunt Beth, daddy,

and Jesus, please bring momma's birthday gift

so that she'll be happy again, amen.

One mother is about to get that chance

to live the life she always wanted.

But does she realize the cost of such a choice?

Is she willing to give up everything

for a dream?

Thanks for dinner, Sharon.

Don't tell me you're leaving

before we cut the cake.

I'm sure it's amazing.

I hope you didn't make that just for us.

It was good to see you.

Good to see you.

Austin, go brush your teeth and get ready for bed.

But I already brushed my teeth.

This morning doesn't count.

It's okay.

You have such a beautiful family.

I'm jealous.

You live in New York and now you're moving to Paris.

Who should be jealous?

It gets better.

We should go.

We have a plane to catch,

and you know how long security check

takes these days.

It was great to see you guys.

Bon voyage au Paris.

Huh?

Nevermind.

See you.

Dinner was amazing.

Big day tomorrow.

Got a ton of meetings.

Night.

Did it get here yet?

Did what come yet?

There's nothing here.

Oh man!

Mom!

Just go to bed, I'll pick it up.

Sharon Huntington?

Yes?

I have a gift for you.

Package?

I didn't know you delivered this late.

People first, that's my motto.

If you could sign here.

Families are gifts, aren't they?

Excuse me?

It's a mess behind you.

Kids, right?

You gotta love those guys.

It's a thankless job.

Rough day?

Same old, same old.

I don't think anyone really appreciates

what people do for them.

But we do it anyway.

Out of love.

Of course, out of love.

I don't wanna sound like I'm complaining.

No, not at all.

But I feel like I do everything around here,

meals, messes, spiders.

Do you have any idea how many spiders

I have to kill?

And on top of that tomorrow is--

Is your birthday.

No one remembered.

How did you know?

I just wish that I was the one moving to Paris.

Yeah, maybe this holds your ticket.

Austin, how did he...

Be careful what you wish for, Sharon.

Have a happy birthday.

Max?

Call Max.

I don't see Max in your contacts.

Hello?

Hi.

Max, is that you?

There's no Max at this number.

Max Huntington, this is his number.

Is he there?

I've had this number for 15 years.

I think you made a mistake.

Call Max Huntington, Family Life Insurance.

I didn't find anything matching

Max Huntington Family Life Insurance.

What is going on?

Austin?

Max?

Austin?

Austin, where are you?

Mommy is not finding this funny, at all.

Bonnie, what are you doing here?

I thought you were on a plane with Steve to New York?

What?

You know that Steve and I have been divorced for years.

So why would we be flying to New York?

Wake up, wake up!

Wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up.

Am I early?

Early for what?

Setting up for the party.

Party, what party?

Your birthday party, silly.

That's what this is all about.

It's all a big surprise.

Did you come last night and help

switch out all this furniture?

What are you talking about?

You've had this furniture since last year.

You're in on it with Max and Austin, aren't you?

I have no clue what you're talking about.

But we have a lot to do.

Bonnie, stop pretending.

This prank is not funny anymore.

Where is my husband and my son?

Sharon, should I call a doctor?

Very funny.

I'm sure he's just hiding.

Where are all of Austin's toys?

What is all of your design stuff doing in here?

That's all your stuff.

You and Steve have a fashion business in New York.

You're expanding to Paris.

You are supposed to be on a plane right now.

Are you having a breakdown or something?

You know that I haven't spoken to Steve

since the divorce.

I'm your assistant.

This is all your stuff.

You're my assistant?

Okay, you're beginning to worry me.

Austin marked his height on the wall.

No, no, no.

The quarters.

What are you looking for?

The quarters from my first date with Max.

We went to the county fair and I wanted to

ride the horses but he was completely broke then

so we used my last two quarters

to ride an electric department store horse.

We framed the two quarters

so that we could remember that night.

Pinch me.

What?

Pinch me so that I know I'm not dreaming.

Ow, okay, I'm not dreaming.

Should we cancel the party?

We have some high level people coming tonight

that can get you that New York gig.

New York, are you serious?

As a heart attack.

Maybe I just need some coffee.

What'd you get for me?

Vanilla latte with an extra kick.

Guess that's what I like.

I know that you've been under a lot of stress,

but this could be our, your big chance.

Try to enjoy your birthday.

Tonight could lead to everything

you've ever wanted.

Okay, I'll try.

I'll be right back.

Sit down and relax a minute.

Happy birthday to me.

You're the delivery man from last night?

Yes I am.

Do you remember this place?

From last night?

It was a mess.

You were complaining about your life.

But I woke up this morning.

Everything was different.

I don't even know where my family is.

Sounds like you got your wish, Sharon Stewart.

Stewart, that's my maiden name.

That's who all these packages and flowers are for.

Dare I ask what wish?

A different life.

One you always dreamed of.

That's funny.

So you're my genie and I get two more wishes, right?

No, not a genie.

Then who are you?

Someone who didn't forget your birthday.

Someone who wants you to be set free.

Okay, you can just leave all this here

and my friend will be here shortly to help.

Do you mean your friend Bonnie,

who should be on a plane to New York

with her husband, Steve?

How did you know that?

Sharon, you wished for a new life.

I gave it to you.

Now enjoy it.

What if I don't like this new life?

What's not to like?

But if you want to go back

just open your son's gift before the night is over

and you'll have your old life back,

messes and all.

Austin's gift, where is Austin's gift?

What?

This can't be real.

That's quite the delivery on the porch.

Must be someone's birthday.

Need help getting that stuff in?

Yes, thanks.

This is all pretty nice.

You're a great designer.

I've learned all I know from you.

When did I find time to do all this?

You're the most ambitious person that I know.

You've never let anyone or anything else get in the way.

That doesn't sound like me.

Work hard now, play later.

That's what you always say.

I say that?

Yeah.

You do what you have to do to get things done.

You helped me get rid of the things

that were getting in the way.

Like Steve.

I helped you get rid of Steve?

You told me he was dead weight,

and a life with him would go nowhere.

No I wouldn't say that.

You brought me into work here.

You promised that I'd have great opportunities.

And have you?

Some.

But tonight's the big chance for both of us.

Okay, I'm a little foggy.

Can you remind me why tonight is so important?

Our biggest regional buyer

with companies in New York and Paris

is stopping by.

To my birthday party?

That is weird.

It's business.

This could change everything.

For both of us.

I got that.

Delivery for...

Steve?

Steve?

Bonnie?

Hi Sharon.

What are you doing here?

What does it look like I'm doing?

Just sign here and I'll bring in the food.

You're a pizza man?

Gourmet Food Services, actually.

You look like a pizza man.

Moving up in life, I see.

Ah there's the Bonnie I knew and loved.

Loved?

I didn't want the divorce.

You signed the papers.

For me the signing, it was hard.

Turns out for me,

signing is easy.

You were right, he's dead weight.

Bonnie.

Steve, I'm so sorry.

Can you just bring the pizzas in?

Kitchen is down the hall to the right.

Bake it at 425 degrees for 20 minutes.

Maybe I can talk some sense into her.

You put it in her head in the first place.

Why would you be of any help now?

At least let me give you a tip.

I don't want your money.

And they made

a volcano of bubbles.

I know.

Yeah. I'd like more soup.

Daddy, I want more too.

Here you go.

Thank you.

Want more too?

Yeah.

Okay.

Daddy, I wanna race.

I'll beat you this time.

I don't think so.

Mommy too.

Oh I'm defintely gonna beat you.

All right, ready, set, go!

I don't think so because

white is a different color than orange.

Crayola is very distinct.

Oh wow, man you grew a lot.

Look at you.

Turn around.

Whoa!

Big boy. Look how tall you are.

Yeah.

One, two, three, four, five.

Okay, this way.

Yeah, flowers out back and chairs and tables

out on the patio.

Oh can you please grab the chocolate fountain?

And then yes, you can set it up on the kitchen counter.

Thank you, and then the sound system,

that'll be set up on the porch.

Thank you.

Would you mind grabbing those four decorations right there

and then I'll show you where to hang those up.

Yeah, all four of them, thank you.

Follow me.

Oh, that's big.

You ordered it.

Where do you want it?

You can set it up against the wall.

Wow, someone likes balloons.

You do, Sharon.

It's actually good to see a familiar face.

You're lonely already with all these friends?

The money, the gifts, the party tonight?

Isn't it all you wished for?

I guess.

Would you please come?

Of course.

Do you know where Austin's gift is?

I haven't seen it anywhere.

I delivered it last night.

You signed for it.

You should go get ready for the party.

Not this one.

Hello beautiful.

Happy birthday, Sharon.

Thank you.

I love that jumper.

Marc Jacobs?

Designed by Sharon.

Lovely, and those shoes.

Jimmy Choo.

You shouldn't have.

Naomi, it is so good to see you.

Happy birthday, Sharon.

Thank you.

Love the jumper.

Marc Jacobs?

Designed by Sharon.

Fabulous, and the shoes?

Jimmy Choo.

Naomi, you shouldn't have.

Peter and?

Alicia.

Happy birthday, Sharon.

Thank you, have we met?

Alicia and I married in Hawaii this past month.

Now how did I miss that?

Small wedding.

Just family and close friends.

I love that jumper, Marc Jacobs?

Designed by Sharon.

Love it, and those shoes!

If you'll excuse me.

But I haven't given you your gift yet.

Jimmy Choo's.

Is everything all right?

Steve.

What, is Steve here?

No.

It's just seeing him today.

I always wondered if I made the right choice,

and now I know.

A pizza delivery man.

He's just rebuilding.

I don't know what went wrong.

You could have been happy.

We were trying to start a family, have kids.

You wanted kids?

We tried everything.

But nothing worked so we started blaming each other.

I never knew.

I should have been there for you.

I am so sorry.

Don't be.

Family life isn't for everyone.

I remember seeing those moms at church.

They always looked so happy.

But being around you has really helped me

see past that.

And past Steve.

Should have been a better friend.

Bonnie?

Happy birthday, Sharon.

Thanks.

I love that jumper.

Marc Jacobs?

I'm sorry, I have to take care of something.

More gifts have arrived for you.

More gifts?

From where?

You have many many friends and associates, apparently.

Or at least a lot of people who want you to think so.

That's not what I wished for.

Really, if I remember correctly

you said that you wanted that other life.

New York, no dishes, people remembering your birthday.

Looks like to me you got exactly what you wished for.

Austin remembered.

He did.

Sharon,

that regional buyer is eagerly eyeing your samples.

Come on.

Let's not disappoint him.

Miss Sharon Stewart, meet Mr. Huntington.

Max?

Um, have we met?

Yes, you don't remember?

I'm not sure.

You seem familiar.

Austin, surely you remember Austin?

Austin?

Is that a client of yours?

No, our son when we were married.

Married?

With a son?

Oh Max, you've been holding out on me.

Hi, I'm Audrey, Max's wife.

I love you jumper, one of yours?

An original.

It just goes perfectly with the Jimmy Choos.

Thank you.

Max honey, your ex-wife does excellent work.

She's not my ex-wife.

I've never met her.

However I would like Sharon to show me her collection here.

Little crazy's always good.

Keep things interesting.

The jet is purring on the runway?

Yeah.

I've always dreamed of having

my dresses in New York.

Would you move there?

Sure, if we could get some traction.

Is that where you live?

I mean, you and Audrey?

Yeah.

Maybe after we see your line

we can talk about getting you a show

during fashion week.

Fashion week, in New York?

That would be, it would be...

Breathe, there's no pressure.

This is our newest summer release.

I remember you now.

Excuse me?

15 years ago, county fair.

You wanted to ride the horses,

and I didn't have any money.

So we rode the kids electronic horse ride.

We did.

50 cents, my treat.

It was a great night.

What happened?

You tell me.

We went out for three months.

I really liked you.

I guess you got busy.

Doing what?

I imagine this, creating all these.

Didn't have any interest in starting a family.

Did you?

Yeah, I wanted kids.

Loving wife, beach vacations,

not all this.

You have a lovely wife.

I have two ex-wives not including you.

Right.

I think I'm about to have a third.

I'm sorry to hear that.

Do you have any kids?

No, considering how hectic my life has been

that is probably for the best.

You are a great dad.

I mean, you would make a great dad.

Yeah, with the right wife.

Do you ever think about what might have happened

if we had...

It doesn't matter.

We can't change things now.

What if we could?

Max.

No, I'm sorry.

I think I better go.

Mr. Huntington.

Everything all right?

Time to leave.

So soon?

Bye Sharon.

What did you do, why did he leave?

It was the right thing.

Sharon?

Sharon?

Listen, we've been friends for a while.

But this has got to stop.

What?

You talked me into dumping Steve.

Fine, but now you're ruining our chance

to take the company to New York.

Stop ruining things.

Bonnie, I...

I'll see you tomorrow.

This is all wrong.

I thought you wanted a big birthday party.

Not like this.

These people barely knew me.

And Max is on his third wife.

Bonnie and Steve are divorced.

And Austin...

I miss my son.

So are you saying that you loved your old life?

Of course I did.

Then why did you wanna change?

I just felt like I wasn't appreciated.

I serve everyone.

I cook, I clean, I run errands,

I sit on the church committee,

run the bake sale,

volunteer at the soup kitchen,

chaperone school trips.

It's so much.

You have a servant's heart, Sharon.

Sometimes it's hard to see things

as God sees them.

What do you mean?

The greatest among you shall be your servant.

And do not forget to do good and to share with others

for with such sacrifices God is pleased.

I know, but...

I had these two friends, sisters.

Two of my favorite people.

But one time during a visit

the older sister ran around fixing things

and cleaning everything up

and making preparations.

While the younger sister just sat

and listened to what I had to say.

The older sister became upset

and asked why no one seemed to care about the fact

that she was running around doing all the work

while her younger sister just sat with us.

You know what I told her?

What?

I said, "You're worried and upset about many things,

but few things are needed."

What do you mean by that?

I just want her to be with them.

I didn't need the waiting on me hand and foot.

So you're saying that I shouldn't be so helpful?

No, not at all.

But sometimes let things be messy

and just be there.

Enjoy the company of the people you love.

They need you more than they need what you do for them.

But is a little appreciation so much to ask for?

Your heavenly father sees you, remembers you.

He loves you.

It's not an accident that God put you where you are.

It's not?

Your life blesses those around you.

Your servant's heart is a gift.

Son of Man came not to be served but to serve

and to give his life as a ransom for many.

The night is almost over.

Have you found Austin's gift?

No.

These are all worthless tokens from people I barely know.

A woman can only have so many designer handbags.

Did I really just say that?

I wanna go home.

What about the gift?

My friends, family,

they are the greatest gift I could have.

Every good and perfect gift is from above.

Coming down from the father of heavenly lights.

You are loved, Sharon.

More than you'll ever know.

Thank you.

I'm always there for you.

There it is.

How did it get there?

Max?

Sharon?

Where's Audrey, what are you doing here?

I wanted to see you again.

That's nice, but you're married.

It was rude of me to leave so quickly.

Besides I didn't get to see your new fall line.

Don't you have a jet waiting on the runway or something?

It'll wait, I'm paying for it.

I forgot how persistent you are.

Well, hopefully my persistence pays off.

I would like to make you an offer.

It's late.

Come to New York for fashion week.

Show your new fall line

and the Paris buyers will be there, too.

Paris?

What do you say?

What about Bonnie?

Sure, she's your biggest cheerleader.

I would want it to be just you, though.

I can't let her down again.

Don't let yourself down.

I don't know.

15 years ago you had very clear goals and dreams

for your life.

Yeah, I dreamed all of my life

about getting into the fashion industry in New York

and Paris.

So?

What's holding you back?

Maybe my dreams changed.

Maybe I'm just a woman who missed out

on the biggest opportunity of her life.

Leaving the guy who realized

he missed out on the biggest opportunity of his life?

You're married.

For now.

What do you mean for now?

Marriage isn't like a dress that you can just try on

or something.

What did you mean?

You said we were married,

we had a son named Austin.

That was...

In your mind you think we should be together, right?

You also think that this opportunity in New York

is the greatest thing that's ever happened to your career.

And Paris, don't forget about Paris.

I'll never forget about Paris.

I'll never forget about you.

So,

what's your decision?

Goodbye Max.

Sorry for wasting your time.

I love you too, Austin.

Happy birthday!

You're here!

Yeah, where else would we be?

Mommy missed you.

Since last night?

I think mommy had a crazy dream.

Good dream or bad dream?

An eye opening one.

Hopefully it was about us.

It was.

Did you like my gift?

I love it.

But baby, how did you send it?

Austin sent you a gift?

Oh, someone's gonna wanna talk to you.

Hello?

Happy birthday, sweetie.

Bonnie, you remembered.

Of course I remembered.

Have I ever forgotten your birthday?

How do you like the gift from Max?

What gift from Max?

I think she means this.

Happy birthday, honey.

Plane tickets.

Pack your bags, mademoiselle.

We are going to Paris, all of us.

All of us.

We, Austin is coming

and we're meeting Bonnie and Steve.

We leave on Tuesday.

We can't wait to see you guys.

Bonnie, I'll call you later.

Okay bye!

See you soon.

Thank you.

I take it you like your gift.

More than you'll ever know.

Austin, who are you waving at?

Look, come see, come on.

It's hard to see the blessings

that are right in front of us.

Because if we did, we'd appreciate what we have.

There's joy in a life well lived

and friends well known.

And in a family well loved.

We just need to open our eyes and see it.

♪ Something happened on the way ♪

♪ When I was going to the place ♪

♪ To make amends ♪

♪ I couldn't make it out ♪

♪ Between the black and white and gray ♪

♪ Even though I needed a friend ♪

♪ Tick tock beats ♪

♪ Like four on the floor ♪

♪ The deafening silence that we can't ignore ♪

♪ Tight tight grit as you saw today ♪

♪ I tickle your ears ♪

♪ 'Cause I am afraid ♪

♪ The stars tipped over the sky ♪

♪ Came closer your words ♪

♪ Like fire ♪

♪ Sharp like lightening ♪

♪ Chemicals captured in flight ♪

♪ Dissolved in the night ♪

♪ When the stars tipped over ♪