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Life is so unpredictable.

Looking back, I never thought I’d be here.

Still, I don’t regret the choices I’ve made,

although at times

I wasn’t sure where they’d lead me.

Hey, Liz!

Hey, Zach!

What are you doing here?

I was just heading to work.

I was running late though.

Got it.

Actually, you still have 15 more minutes.

Hey, Meg.

Hey.

You guys both work here?

Yes, we do.

Nice.

Yes.

Listen, if you have a couple of minutes,

can I buy you something to drink?

My treat.

Anything.

Uh, um.

Well?

OK.

OK.

One Earl Grey coming up.

Thank you very much.

Are you sure you don’t want a cappuccino with whipped cream?

Doesn’t that sound so much better?

Uh, tea is what I want.

Thank you.

How do you work in a coffee shop and drink tea?

I just needed an after-school job.

Megan mentioned there was an opening here,

and I figured it would be great for pioneering once I graduate.

Pioneering?

Yeah.

I didn’t realize that’s what you were planning on doing.

Mm-hmm.

How many times have we run into each other,

whether at school or at the Kingdom Hall?

And this is the first time that we’re actually getting a chance to talk.

Having a conversation. Yeah.

I know.

I guess that’s part of being the new guy, right?

Oh, come on, you’re not that new.

I don’t know, I guess it still feels like that sometimes.

Do you not like it here?

Nah, it’s not that I don’t like it.

It’s just, it’s totally different.

Why did your family move?

My dad is opening up a restaurant not too far from here.

So we moved to be closer.

I don’t think I’ve ever met your dad.

He’s not a Witness.

Oh.

So . . .

How— How does he feel about the truth?

I think his real concern is that I make time

for the business when I graduate.

Is that what you want to do?

In the end, I think I want what most people want

—have a job doing something that I like to do,

make some money.

How about you?

I mean, besides pioneering, what plans do you have?

I’ve been wanting to take some classes.

Oh, it’s my dad. Hold on one sec.

Sure.

Hey, Dad.

Yeah, I can be there in 15.

OK.

Bye.

I’m sorry.

I guess I better let you go.

My dad needs me at the restaurant.

I totally understand.

But I’ll definitely see you in school, OK?

Yes.

OK.

Thank you for my tea.

You’re welcome.

See you later, Zach.

Bye.

So can you tell me what that was about?

Um, I don’t know what you’re talking about.

No?

He’s new here.

We were just talking.

I was just trying to be nice.

Hmm, trying to be nice; got it.

Oh, come on!

What?

He is so cute!

And it seems like he likes you.

I mean, he seems nice, but I don’t even know him.

Is it because he’s not baptized?

What, he’s not baptized?

I thought you knew that?

No, I just assumed . . .

Well, that tells you something.

He knows it’s the truth.

Megan, I can’t even consider someone who’s not baptized.

Liz, not everyone is raised in the truth like us.

Give him a chance.

Try to be a little more understanding.

You’re letting us all down.

All the work we did to get you the scholarship, the team,

the game tomorrow.

We’re done.

Hey, Zach.

Is everything OK?

I’ve been better.

Why was the coach yelling at you?

I told him I wasn’t playing soccer anymore.

He just went off

that they were going to offer me a sports scholarship,

and now I’m throwing my future away.

Scholarship?

You must be good.

I used to play on the team of my old school.

But my parents,

well, my mom,

she doesn’t really want me to play anymore.

Did you tell the coach why you can’t play?

Are you kidding?

He would never understand the whole religion thing.

Well, if it’s any consolation,

I think what you did today was the right decision.

Thanks.

But between you and me,

I really want to play.

I don’t know.

I just feel torn sometimes.

I can understand that.

But being able to dedicate your life to Jehovah,

it’s worth any sacrifice.

You mean like baptism?

Yeah. Do you have a date planned?

Uh, with school wrapping up,

I’ve just been focused on helping my dad out.

I’m hoping maybe for the end of the year.

But we’ll see how it goes.

Well, I think what you did today was definitely a step in the right direction.

Thanks.

Yeah, um, I should probably go get changed.

OK.

I’ll see you tonight.

Tonight?

At the meeting.

Oh, there you are.

Of course.

Hey, man.

Oh, am I interrupting something?

No, I was just leaving.

I’ll see you tonight.

All right.

Hey.

“See you tonight”?

What’s that about?

Our meeting.

Remember, I told you I’m becoming a Jehovah’s Witness.

I mean, I know you told me, but saying and doing

—two different things, my friend.

Well, I’m ready to do it.

Why now?

No, because of “church girl”?

No way! I don’t think so.

What’s that supposed to mean?

Come on, I have nothing against Liz, right?

But she’s really religious.

You?

Not so much.

Is that so?

I’m just telling you how I see it.

Well, start seeing it a little differently.

I mean, if you say so.

But look, I thought we had plans tonight.

What plans?

The game at Westbrook Park.

I have my meeting tonight.

Look, it’s fine.

I can find someone else, you know,

I got a bunch of best friends.

Don’t worry about me.

Stop, stop, ah.

Count me in. I’ll be there.

Yeah?

Yeah.

Cool.

Well, look, I gotta go get changed.

I’ll see you tonight.

“I’ll see you tonight.”

Liz, I can’t make it tonight.

Thanks for the talk.

Let’s chat tomorrow, OK?

We can have people email in, wish them a happy 60th anniversary,

maybe even send pictures, tell about themselves.

What do you think about that?

Well, it sounds like a good idea.

I don’t know much about those things, though.

Not a problem, Liz and I are going to do it together.

It would be perfect for the two of us.

That sounds good.

Liz, what do you think about that?

Is that something you can do?

Liz,

Liz, where’d you go?

I’m sorry.

You weren’t even listening to our conversation, hon.

I know, I’m sorry.

Is everything OK?

Actually, um,

there’s something I want to tell you, um,

I’m not quite sure how to say it.

OK, we’re listening.

There’s someone I’m interested in.

Interested in?

Someone I’d like to date.

You’re only 17!

I’m turning 18 next month.

That’s not the point!

What is the point?

You know how your mom and I feel

about you even thinking about dating so young.

Who are we talking about?

Zach.

Zach Tanner?

Dad, if this is about him not being baptized . . .

Whoa!

Yes, this is exactly about him not being baptized.

And even if he was, you’re both still too young.

We’re not that young!

We’re graduating soon.

Liz, neither one of you is ready for marriage right now.

Can you honestly see Zach

as being your spiritual head?

It’s just, I never thought I’d feel like this.

Lizzy, we understand.

We’re not against you finding someone that’s going to make you happy one day.

We’re not.

But the problem is, darling,

that when you start developing strong feelings for someone early on,

it is so hard to see their potential flaws.

But I thought when you’re married, you’re supposed to overlook flaws.

That’s true.

But the time to keep your eyes open

to potential spiritual problems

is way before marriage, not afterward.

I know.

It’s just, when I see other girls

with their boyfriends, I want that too.

Liz, we understand,

but Zach

hasn’t even taken the first step toward baptism yet.

Neither one of you are ready for dating.

I’m sorry,

but there’s no way your mom and I can approve of this.

This one is starting to bore me out a little bit.

So I’m ready to get something on my back.

Do you have a minute?

Just a minute.

So, what’s up?

Why haven’t you been responding to any of my texts?

I know, I’m— I’m sorry.

Um,

remember how you told me you felt when the coach wanted you to play

but you knew you couldn’t?

When I told him I felt torn?

Yeah.

What-what does that have to do with . . . ?

My parents feel like we’re too young to get into a relationship.

Your parents, Liz?

You’re almost 18!

I know. I know.

It’s not just that.

I thought we had something here.

Don’t let them ruin this for us.

Zach,

I feel like I have my goals,

and I don’t think you’re on the same page.

What kind of goals are you talking about?

Pioneering and, maybe in the future, Evangelizers’ School.

Oh, come on, I’m not opposed to any of that.

But you’re not for it either.

Look, I-I admit sometimes I miss meetings

and-and I should be out in service more.

I know that.

But I’ll turn things around.

When?

I don’t know.

That’s why I have you.

You could help me.

Who’s gonna help me, Zach?

Come on, Liz.

I can’t.

I can’t.

You can’t or you won’t?

I don’t understand.

You know what?

I was hoping you weren’t going to be like this.

Be like what?

I know I have things to work on.

I just thought you’d give me a little bit more time

before you just write me off.

I— I’m not writing you off.

Really?

So you’re saying you’d give us another chance?

Yeah, exactly.

Do you know what, though?

I can never be with someone that expects perfection.

That’s not fair.

Well, neither was this.

Zach?

Hey, Meg, what are you doing here?

I’m just walking Jasper.

What are you doing?

I’m actually waiting for a shipment for my dad’s restaurant, so . . .

Oh, nice.

I’m hoping it gets here soon.

I know we’ve talked and all,

but I don’t think I really had a chance

to tell you how sorry I am that things didn’t work out with you and Liz.

She really liked you.

Ah, thanks.

I guess.

You know, maybe things can still work out.

Yeah, I don’t think so.

To be honest, it’s been months now, and you know what?

We just weren’t right for each other.

Really?

Yeah, I mean,

she’s the type of girl that was expecting me to be perfect.

And on top of that,

she didn’t even really know how she felt.

I know, I told her the same thing.

You did?

Yeah.

What else did you tell her, if you don’t mind me asking?

Well,

that you’re a great guy

and that she’s crazy for not giving you a chance.

Wow!

I didn’t realize that’s how you felt.

Uh.

No, I didn’t mean it that way.

What I meant to say is thank you.

Seriously, I— I appreciate that.

Well, I should probably take Jasper for a walk

because he gets really cranky.

I don’t want that to happen.

So I’ll let you go.

All right, I’ll see you around.

All right.

Bye.

See you.

Thanks.

Yo, Meg, you got a box.

“Megan, I saw this and thought Jasper might like it.

“Then I saw this, and I thought you might like it.

“Let me know.

Zach.”

Do you want to get something to eat?

Yeah.

Another text message?

It is.

Megan, are you sure about this?

I thought you were over Zach.

I am. I am.

That’s not what I’m saying.

So, what are you saying?

Are you sure about getting into something with him?

His spirituality . . .

Look, Liz, you and I, we see things differently.

I don’t expect him to be perfect.

Don’t you see the potential problems?

No, I don’t.

I just see a lot of good.

And besides, I can change him.

Megan, he’s not even baptized yet.

Zach is not a spiritually mature person.

When problems come up, you’re going to want someone who is solid in the truth.

You know what, I don’t want to argue. OK?

Why can’t you just be happy for me?

I want you to be happy.

Good, then just drop it.

Fine.

I won’t bring it up again.

Listen, I have to take this.

I appreciate your concern,

but this, this is my decision.

I know.

Just be sure it’s the right one.

Hey, Zach, how are you?

Yeah, good, good.

It could have been very uncomfortable before.

I know.

Shh.

All right.

That was fun.

Shh.

I’ll see you later. Drive safely.

OK.

Get in safely.

Oh, can I grab my jacket?

I left it on the counter.

Yeah.

Just be quiet.

Here it is.

A little late, isn’t it?

Dad!

You scared me.

I’m sorry, Gavin. It’s my fault.

I just lost track of time.

Hey, you’re back!

Hey, Mom.

How was it?

Oh, it was so much fun.

I should probably get going though.

Oh, no, no, stay.

I want to hear about tonight.

No, I should probably go.

Well, text me when you get home, OK?

That reminds me, I want to show you something online.

I love the details, Meg.

Oh, thank you.

It’s gonna look so beautiful on you.

Oh, thanks, Mom.

Uh, you’re such a beautiful couple.

I want to go show Dad.

OK.

Oh, I’m excited.

Hey, Dad, can you come inside?

I want to show you something real quick.

Yeah, I’ll be in in a minute.

OK.

Actually, Megan, come sit with me for a second.

Is everything OK?

Yeah, I wanted to ask you a question.

OK.

What is it you see in Zach?

He’s so sweet, and he’s charming.

He’s funny.

What else do you love about him?

I don’t know.

He makes me happy.

But, Megan, why?

What are those feelings based on?

Dad, you’re starting to sound like Liz.

Zach isn’t bad!

I’m not saying Zach is bad.

I give him a lot of credit.

He was raised in a religiously divided household.

Exactly!

However, Zach has been studying for years.

You have to be patient!

He’s gonna get baptized.

And then he’s gonna start reaching out.

Are you basing that off of his actions or his promises?

No disrespect, Dad, but when it comes to reaching out,

you’re not exactly the stellar example either.

You’re right.

And maybe that’s what’s bothering me.

Don’t you think you’re overreacting?

And besides, Dad, I don’t want to be single for the rest of my life.

I’m not saying stay single forever.

I’m saying,

give it some time.

You get one shot to choose your marriage mate.

The choice is yours,

but so are the consequences.

I’m making the right choice!

You just can’t be happy for me.

Megan.

“So the presence of the Son of man will be.

“For as they were in those days before the Flood,

eating and drinking . . .”

This is exactly what I was talking about.

This was supposed to be Zach’s talk.

I guess he had other plans, again.

Shh.

Meg, what are you— What are you doing here?

I need to talk to you.

Yeah, let me just throw on— Let me throw on a shirt.

I’ll be right out.

Meg?

Can you just tell me you love me?

I love you.

Really?

What’s wrong? What’s going on?

You weren’t at the meeting again last night!

Meg, is that what this is about?

I was exhausted. OK.

My dad said . . .

Your dad? Is that—

Is that where this is all coming from?

He is only concerned.

I know this is the truth.

There is always going to be people telling you what to do and how to feel,

but trust your feelings

and trust me.

But what if there’s just more . . .

Before you say another word,

I’ll be right back. OK?

I know people are gonna think whatever they want to think,

but the last person that I want to be worried is you.

I was going to wait, but there’s a reason why I—

I’m working so much.

And I want you to know that.

Which is why

I want to ask you,

Will you marry me?

Yes, I will.

Can I put it on?

Yes!

I’m shaking.

What?

I just wish we didn’t have to worry about what everybody else thought,

that we could just be together and not worry about them.

Do you mean elope?

So why don’t we?

OK, yeah.

Yeah.

Priscilla, it’s Liz.

Oh, Liz! How nice to see you!

Oh, it’s good to see you too.

Oh, I missed you.

I missed you.

I forgot your dish soap.

Oh, don’t worry about that.

Would you like to sit and visit for a few minutes?

I would love to!

We were having a cup of tea.

I wonder if you’d like to join us?

I would love some tea.

Oh, good, good, or a little “spot of tea,” as the British say,

to revive you after your shopping expedition.

My strenuous shopping.

Thank you, Priscilla.

So how are things going with you?

Um, pretty good, I guess.

You seem a little sad.

Oh, I’m OK.

Do you feel like talking about it?

I don’t think it would help.

You know you can talk to us.

Please.

Well,

last year I was interested in someone but had to end it.

Who was that?

Zach Tanner.

Oh, yes.

Uh-huh.

Well, not long after it was over, he started dating Megan.

And I don’t regret the decision.

I know I was way too young,

but sometimes I just wonder

if I’ll ever feel like that about someone else again.

Oh, of course you will, Liz.

Jehovah created our hearts to heal.

And besides, it’s not always a failure

when a romance doesn’t work out.

Sometimes it’s for the best.

Zach is a bit of a high risk.

Yeah, a lot of people felt that way.

I don’t know, though, they seem really happy.

It takes time to reveal the inner person,

the “secret person of the heart.”

Well, how do you get to know the inner person?

Well, you have to hold back a little bit emotionally

until you’re sure that you’re going to bring out the best in each other.

It seems like everyone has found someone but me.

Enjoy your singleness while you have it.

We did.

Yeah.

And then if that special someone comes along,

you will get to start a whole new chapter in your life.

Oh. I’m so sorry!

No, it’s—

Here, let me.

Oh—oh, I’m OK.

That’s not doing anything.

No, I think it may have made it a little worse.

Ah, can I get you another drink?

Oh, no, that’s fine.

I’m always hiding behind the camera, so this doesn’t matter.

It’s all right.

Liz! I’m so glad you made it!

Oh, Olivia.

The wedding was gorgeous.

Thank you!

Oh, wait, John, can you get a picture of just the two of us?

Yeah, sure.

What happened to your shirt?

Oh, nothing. Don’t worry about it.

How do you want this picture?

Just like this is fine.

OK. There it is.

Thank you.

Oh, Liz, I love it.

It looks great.

Thank you, John.

So your name is Liz?

Yeah.

I’m sorry. I didn’t introduce you.

Liz, this is John, our photographer.

There’s David; I’ll catch you guys later.

OK.

Again, I’m really sorry.

It’s OK; it’s just a shirt.

It’s really just a mess, honestly.

Now I can go buy new stuff.

Thank you.

You’re welcome, my friend.

Yeah.

Um,

did you know David and Olivia from before the wedding, or . . . ?

I did.

David and I sort of grew up together.

We actually pioneered together.

I came back a couple weeks ago for a visit.

He found out that I do photography

and asked if I’d handle the wedding.

Here you are.

Here I am.

Getting drinks spilled on you.

That’s so special.

You and Olivia, do you two go way back?

We went to pioneer school together

and have been friends ever since.

Nice. When did you go?

John, can we get a quick picture?

Oh, I’m sorry.

I’ve gotta get a picture of the cake before they cut it.

It’s prettier that way.

It was nice meeting you, Liz.

Nice meeting you too.

Bye.

OK, bye.

With this ring, I thee wed.

With this ring,

I thee wed.

It is my great pleasure to pronounce you husband and wife.

You may kiss your bride.

Liz?

Megan!

Hey, how are you?

It’s so good to see you.

It’s good seeing you too.

Is this the Kristina I’ve heard so much about?

It is.

Hey, Liz!

Hey, Zach.

Wow!

She’s beautiful.

Thank you.

She takes after her mom.

It’s crazy how time has gone by so fast.

I know.

What are you doing here?

We’ve moved back.

What?

Yeah.

Why?

Tell her.

My dad is opening up a second restaurant in the city.

And he wants Zach to run it!

That’s great.

Yeah, the commute was killing me.

So it just made sense.

Well, that’s exciting.

So we actually hired on Rod.

Yeah, your soccer buddy from high school, right?

Yeah.

Oh, that reminds me.

You have to come check out our loft.

We just furnished it.

Wow!

Yeah, I’ll be in debt for years over that.

Oh, come on, I’m worth it.

Ah, of course you are.

Um, yeah. I’d love to see it.

So, what are you still doing here?

What— What do you mean?

Well, no, just, I just thought you’d be doing something else by now.

Hey, babe, we, um, . . .

We’d better go if we’re gonna get the show.

Yeah, we actually have to drop Kristina off at my parents.

Really, it was so good seeing you.

It was good to see you too.

Liz?

John?

I’m surprised you remember.

Uh, yeah, it’s kind of hard to forget that huge stain I left on your shirt.

I felt terrible.

Liz, I’ve dyed the whole shirt red since then.

Uh, it’s— It’s good to see you again.

You too.

Um, are you back here for a visit?

No, I’ve moved.

Really.

Yeah, it’s been about six months.

Nice.

So have— Have you been here before?

No, this is my first time.

Oh.

You?

Oh, no, I tend to stop by here a lot on my way home.

You must really love photography.

Yeah.

I saw David and Olivia’s wedding pictures.

They came out so beautiful.

Thanks.

You did a great job.

Thank you.

Honestly, though, shooting wedding photos

wasn’t my first choice, but it pays the bills.

What was your first choice?

Um, something more like this.

Here, let me show you.

I like this one.

Oh, yeah?

It’s very different from the rest here.

Really?

Why?

Well, whoever they are,

time has moved on but not their love.

It’s still strong.

What are you thinking?

Uh, I was just thinking

most pictures capture a moment in time.

Uh-huh.

But this one,

this one captures a whole lifetime in a moment.

That’s what it says to me at least.

Wow!

I just never thought about it like that before.

But, you know, I think the photographer would agree with you.

Yeah?

Mm-hmm.

Who is he?

Oh, nobody important.

Let me show you this one over here.

Well, thanks for letting me show you around.

That was really nice.

I’m glad.

So is this it

—the picture you were telling me about?

Yeah.

It seems really sad.

Yeah, I guess I was having a moment.

Have you ever made a decision

that you know was right,

but it still hurts anyway?

Absolutely.

A couple of years ago my little brother was disfellowshipped.

Hmm.

So I had to stop associating with him.

And that was the right thing to do, of course,

but it was so painful.

First Peter 5:7 has always helped me.

‘Jehovah cares for us.’

So we’re never really alone.

Oh.

It’s my mom.

I told her I was going straight home.

Yeah, I’ll let you go.

But it is getting kind of cold, Liz.

Why don’t you take my jacket?

No.

No, no, I insist.

It’s a little big, but it’ll work.

Thank you.

How will I get it back to you?

Actually, I have a talk at your congregation coming up.

So I’ll just get it then.

Bye, John.

Bye, Liz.

Nine courses.

Um, so my last question, Why should someone come to Luna?

Uh, what would you say to your prospective customers?

Mm-hmm, that’s a very good question.

Our selections are beautifully conceived,

they’re elegantly presented,

and they’re served in this captivating atmosphere.

But they shouldn’t take my word for it.

They should come and see it for themselves.

Yeah, I think that should just about do it.

That wasn’t so bad.

All right.

Thanks, Joel.

Oh, no problem.

Yeah, and just tell Mr. Tanner that I’m sorry

that he couldn’t make it for the interview.

Yeah, I’ll be sure to tell him.

All right.

All right.

You have a good one.

You take care now.

Well, well, you’re here early.

Hey, Zach, I need to talk to you.

Got a second?

Actually, I don’t.

I have a bunch of things to do.

No, listen, this is really important, just a couple of minutes.

All right.

So how is Megan?

She’s good.

Yeah?

Is she happy?

She’s happy spending my money.

Ah, see, that’s why I stayed single.

Yeah, I should have done the same.

Hey, listen, here’s my real question,

What happened last night?

What are you talking about?

Last night, you said you were going to be here for the magazine interview.

I’m totally sorry! I— I forgot!

Were you able to take care of it though?

You mean did I, did I cover for you?

Yeah, Zach, I covered for you.

Apparently that’s what I do now.

I cover for you.

Come on!

No you don’t.

I had to go to my meeting last night.

I haven’t gone in months, and Megan won’t stop nagging me about it.

I’m cool with all of that, you know.

To each his own, and that’s your thing.

But you have to understand that the business is picking up.

We need to know you’re gonna be there.

I’m here now, aren’t I?

You know, look, our busiest time isn’t now.

It’s when?

Evenings and weekends.

You know that.

When you hired me you said we were going to work as a team, right?

Yeah, I did.

I know, but the last time I checked, a team meant more than one person.

OK, I’m sorry.

Look, we’re not kids anymore.

You know, this is the real world,

and the business doesn’t run itself.

I know that. So, what do you want from me?

I want to know you’re going to be there.

I’d like to know I could depend on you.

You can. OK?

I promise I’ll make this my priority.

Priority?

OK.

We’ll see.

Hey, babe, long day?

Yeah, it was.

You’ve had a lot of those lately, huh?

Yeah, it’s busy, and the business needs me.

I know.

It just seems like the business comes before a lot of things lately

—meetings,

our marriage.

Look, it doesn’t exactly look like you’re suffering.

What do you want from me, Meg?

I want Kristina’s father.

I want my husband.

I want a spiritual man.

Can’t you see that I’m doing the best that I can?

I’m trying.

If you can’t see that, then I don’t know what to say.

I— I have work to do.

So this is the compass I used for my talk.

Oh, wow!

It’s pretty cool, right?

Yeah.

There’s a lot of extra stuff in it.

Yeah, it’s a little bit different than a normal compass.

So this one is specifically what they call a surveyor’s compass.

Yeah, of course, my pleasure.

Hey, John.

Hey, Liz.

Good job today.

Oh, thank you.

You have so many kids in your congregation.

Your talk today was perfect for them.

Oh, thank you.

They loved the compass illustration.

You seem really interested in kids.

There’s a reason for that.

Oh, your brother?

Yeah.

So with kids, I like to try to reach them

while there’s still time.

Liz, I’m sorry.

I promised him I’d show him the compass before I left.

Oh, sure.

Can you give me just one minute?

I’ll be right back.

Yeah, no problem.

Hey, Liz.

Hey, Jane.

Pretty cute, huh?

Yeah, he seems like a really nice brother.

You know, he really is.

We’ve known his family for years.

But I have to say the one thing I really admire about him

is he never gets distracted by all these offers that come along.

What offers?

Well, you know he has his work on display in these galleries and magazines.

They all want him to be their principal photographer.

Really?

Yeah, he turns them down, though.

He doesn’t want to be away from the congregation.

Wow!

You know, you can see how much he loves his work,

but he’s so focused spiritually.

He’s a good brother.

It sounds like it.

Yeah, it’s too bad he’s leaving.

Wait. Leaving?

Well, that’s what I heard.

I guess he’s going back to Oregon to go home.

Hey, my ride is here, so I gotta get going.

I’ll talk to you later, OK?

Bye, Jane.

Megan.

Liz, hey.

Hey!

Are you by yourself?

Yeah, I just needed a break, so I got a babysitter.

Oh, OK.

Um, if I can get you anything, let me know. OK?

Thanks.

So are you still drinking tea?

Yeah.

It’s nice to see some things haven’t changed.

Um, Megan,

are you OK?

Yeah, I’m fine.

I’m fine.

Are you sure?

It seems like something is wrong.

Zach moved out.

Oh, Megan.

It’s just for a couple of days,

but we had a really bad fight.

Nothing is what I expected it to be.

Come on, Megan, I’m sure it’s not that bad.

It’s worse.

At first, everything was great.

But slowly everything just started to fall apart.

Oh, Megan, have you tried talking to him?

He’d have to be home first.

He’s never home.

Maybe the elders can help.

I’ve tried.

He won’t even meet with them.

I don’t know what to say.

Don’t! OK?

Don’t— Don’t, what?

I don’t need your pity.

Oh, Megan, that’s not what I meant.

I see it on your face.

I see it on everyone’s face . . . ,

Megan. . .

especially my dad’s.

I don’t know what I’m doing here.

I have to go.

Megan.

Look at us.

We lead such different lives.

You would never understand.

Megan, Jehovah can help you fix this.

I used to be idealistic, but now I’m just realistic.

John?

What are you doing here?

I— I thought you left.

Oh, yeah, I went home to help out my parents for a couple of weeks.

Why?

Uh.

Nope, no reason.

What crew are you on?

Uh, finishes.

Hmm.

Yeah.

That sounds exciting.

I don’t know what it means either.

You?

I’m on electrical.

Ah, yeah.

That would explain that.

The wires.

Yeah.

It’s really good to see you again.

It’s good to see you too.

I guess, you know, I should probably get back to work.

Right, me too.

Get back to the wires.

I’ll talk to you later.

OK.

Bye.

Bye, John.

Hey, Liz, uh, a couple of us are going to see a movie later.

Would you like . . .

Yes.

. . . to come?

Yes.

Great, so, um, tonight.

OK.

Uh, around seven.

OK.

All right?

That sounds perfect.

I’ll see you tonight then.

OK.

Bye.

Bye.

John, you may now kiss my daughter and your new bride.

Brothers and sisters, I’d like to introduce to you,

Brother and Sister John and Elizabeth Shaw.

Are you leaving?

Does it matter?

No, not really.

I just left some paperwork here.

I’m working late.

Of course you are.

Yeah, well, at least I’ll get a break from the nagging.

Yeah, Zach?

What do I get?

You get your freedom.

I don’t want freedom!

You know what I want!

Are we really gonna do this again?

What’s the point?

The point is you’re never home.

You never spend any time with your family.

You must be the most self-centered man I know.

Oh, and I know you?

Where’s the sweet, supportive girl that I married?

Whatever happened to reaching out and getting baptized?

Look, I’m not exactly taking it easy!

I’m trying to support all of this!

Remember?

Oh, and there it is.

The one thing you’re still good at, excuses!

And you wonder why I’m never here!

This conversation is over!

That’s not all that’s over.

Oh, yeah?

Yeah!

Fine! Any way you want it!

Ellen!

Ellen!

How is Megan?

I feel like I never see her anymore.

To be honest, I don’t see her much anymore either.

Well, is she OK?

She’s going through another rough patch with Zach.

Still?

I’m so sorry.

I was hoping things were getting better.

Thank you.

Liz!

Say, was that Ellen you were talking to?

It was.

I wanted to ask about Megan.

I just did, and it doesn’t sound good.

I know the elders have tried.

And now it’s really up to them to apply Bible principles.

Yeah, the last time I talked to Megan,

she said every time they try to talk it ends in an argument.

No two people agree on everything.

But when we disagree,

we have to be kind to one another.

I just hope it’s not too late.

It never is if they’re willing to act unselfishly.

Oh, that’s so true.

You know, every marriage goes through some tough times,

but if we follow Jehovah’s example of unselfish love,

we always get through it.

I just wonder if Megan still believes that.

Hey, good to see you, man.

What’s going on?

Hey, looking good, fantastic.

Thank you.

Megan?

Landon!

Yeah.

Hey, how are you?

I’m doing great.

It’s been such a long time.

Yeah, it has, but you look fantastic.

Thanks, you too.

Thanks.

So you’re not still working behind that coffee bar are you?

You remember that?

I have a near-photographic memory for all coffee-related facts.

So it’s— It’s a little busy in here.

Do you want to go outside and get some fresh air?

Yeah, sure.

It’s so nice out here.

There’s a place right over there.

Do you want to go over there?

Yeah.

Ah, it’s much better out here.

It’s amazing.

Yeah, it’s a pretty view.

So, what do you do, Landon?

I’m a life counselor.

Like a psychiatrist?

Ah, you could say that.

But more specifically, I focus on couples with marital problems.

So you’re married.

Divorced, actually.

Wait, isn’t that a little . . .

hypocritical?

Trust me, it’s not.

I don’t help couples to force themselves together.

I help them to confront their issues.

And sometimes it’s best to stay.

Sometimes it’s best to leave.

So, what category are you in?

Sorry, it is just an occupational hazard.

Honestly, I came here tonight to just forget my problems.

Ah, that’s cool.

I’m curious, though, did you ever marry anybody I know, anybody from school?

No, he was in my congregation growing up.

Oh, right, you were a Jehovah’s Witness.

Yeah.

And still?

Of course!

Nice.

Well, Megan, listen, here’s a little bit of free advice.

Now, granted, I don’t know your situation,

but I’ve seen a lot of couples stay in bad marriages.

Now, they married on impulse, but then as time goes by,

they just realize they have nothing in common.

Instead of just accepting that, making a clean break,

you know, they try and stick it out or they try and be noble.

The whole time they’re just drifting emotionally

until, in the end, they’re just roommates.

Just stop.

You don’t agree?

It’s just that the Bible says that . . .

‘two shall become one flesh.’

It says that, but do you think you’re really going to be happy

taking relationship advice from a book written 2,000 years ago?

What about trusting your heart?

And if you look in there,

you’ll realize you haven’t found your soul mate yet.

I don’t believe in soul mates, Landon.

Really?

Then, why did you come here tonight?

Look, when you’re ready to deal with this, here’s my card.

Go ahead.

I’ll talk to you soon.

Hey, babe.

Hey.

How was your day?

Good.

Yeah?

Liz, are you OK?

Yeah.

I’m just worried about Megan.

What’s going on?

I just got off the phone with Ellen,

and she said that Zach moved out again.

I’m sorry to hear that.

Have you tried calling her?

Yeah, I’ve tried calling, texting.

She’s not responding.

What if you just went over there?

The last time we talked,

it really didn’t go so well.

I’m sorry, babe.

Let me see if maybe I can find something that will help, OK?

OK.

When I read this scripture, it just reminded me of you

and made me think of how we can help Megan right now.

It says: “A true friend shows love at all times,

and is a brother who is born for times of distress.”

Don’t you think that’s the kind of friend she needs right now?

Yeah.

Yeah, I think you’re right.

Hey, stranger!

Liz, hey, what are you doing here?

Well, when you don’t answer your phone, what choice do I have?

Sorry, I changed my number.

I haven’t had a chance to let everybody know yet.

That’s OK.

Can I come in?

Um, yeah, uh, I— I mean I have a few minutes.

Perfect.

Where’s Kristina?

She’s with my parents today.

I have an appointment to get to.

Oh, OK.

What’s all this?

You don’t want to know.

New phone number, secret papers

—it’s not the Megan I know.

The Megan you knew wouldn’t file for divorce either.

You’re getting a divorce?

It’s just the beginning stages, but . . .

Megan, this doesn’t make any sense.

Is this what Zach wants?

Look, I’m not going to waste anymore of my life being unhappy.

What about what Jehovah wants?

You married a man that loves Jehovah.

We still have our times when we don’t see eye to eye,

but with the Bible’s help . . .

Spare me the sermon, OK?

You don’t get it.

No, I don’t.

But, Megan, I care about you.

You can’t do this.

Look, I appreciate your concern,

but I don’t need your help anymore.

I’m helping myself.

So if you don’t mind, I have an appointment to get to.

Megan.

Dad!

What are you doing here?

I’m looking for you.

Mom told you.

I told her not to say anything.

You shouldn’t even be here.

I’m already late.

Megan, let’s go for a walk.

I ordered a couple extra bottles of Cava.

Good, I saw that we needed some more.

Exactly.

How many times is this going to happen?

How many times is this going to happen?

Do you want me to eat garbage?

Do you want the clients to eat garbage?

I didn’t think so; so get it right!

Um, excuse me, I’ll be back in a second.

OK.

Are you OK?

Look, I’m just tired, OK?

Tired?

I’ll be fine.

Come on, talk to me.

Is everything OK at home?

Yeah, things are great at home.

Come on, why don’t you tell me what’s going on?

You wouldn’t understand!

Try me.

We’re getting a divorce, OK?

What?

Witnesses don’t get divorced. You told me that.

Look, it’s something that she wants.

All right.

What about you?

What do you want?

I don’t even know anymore.

Peace.

I just want some peace in my life.

Look, obviously I’m no marriage counselor,

but I’ve known you a long time,

and I’ve seen what happens when you,

when you work hard, you know?

You work hard and things go well.

What are you talking about?

I guess what I’m trying to say is does it make sense

if you work harder on your marriage?

Is that something they’d say at those meetings

or something you’d read in the Bible or something like that?

Are you kidding me?

Are you taking sides with the Bible now?

You’re the same guy that told me to focus on this place.

I did tell you to focus on this place, and maybe that was a mistake.

As your friend, you just seemed happier when you were going to those meetings.

I mean, does that make sense?

We are done here.

Why? I’m just trying to help you out.

Wow! I forgot how beautiful it is around here.

It just seems smaller now.

You were only seven the last time we were here, Meg.

Yeah, I wish I could go back.

I didn’t come here to say, “I told you so.”

And I’m not here to judge you.

So you came here to change my mind.

Sweetie, you’re not seven anymore.

You have to make your own choices.

That’s right!

I’m choosing to be happy.

I made plenty of mistakes, but I’m ready to move on.

And you think this divorce is going to help you move on?

Yes.

I didn’t set the best example spiritually.

And I didn’t take the lead like I should have.

And I’m really sorry for that.

Dad, you don’t have to say anything.

No, Megan, I’ve been doing a lot of praying

about your mother and me, about you.

I’ve decided I need to do better spiritually.

So I’m starting now.

I don’t think I understand. What do you mean?

Before you go through with this divorce,

let me ask you one question,

What is it that brought you to this moment?

I don’t know.

I guess Zach wasn’t the one.

No, sweetheart, you made a choice.

You chose Zach.

And did you include Jehovah in that choice?

Probably not.

And now you’re unhappy.

Dad, I know all this.

Meg, look, here’s the point:

You’re about to make another huge decision.

And who is not being included in that?

Sweetheart, happiness is always going to elude you

if you keep leaving Jehovah out of the picture.

You just don’t get it.

You’d be surprised, Megan.

Yeah, I doubt it.

What do you see when you look at your mother and me?

You guys love each other.

We do.

We do.

But our marriage isn’t perfect.

No marriage is.

It’s made up of two imperfect people.

And, sweetie,

a love centered on Jehovah,

takes those two imperfect halves and makes them “one flesh.”

But why do I have to make the sacrifice?

Because you made the vow.

I don’t think he loves me anymore.

Maybe he thinks the same about you.

Reach out to him.

Trust in Jehovah.

So you did come here to change my mind.

No, sweetheart,

I’m here because I love you.

‘Love is patient and kind, . . .

‘does not look for its own interest,

‘does not become provoked.

‘It does not keep account of the injury. . . .

‘It bears all things,

‘believes all things,

hopes all things, endures all things.’

Zach.

Look, I know you don’t want me here, OK?

I just came to get a few things.

Don’t worry. I’m not staying.

I want to talk about that.

No! Save it! OK?

I’m tired of this!

“Love never fails.”

Zach.

Great! Why can’t you just leave it alone!

I’m sick of this, Megan!

Zach, I just want to talk to you, please.

You mean tell me more things I’m not doing!

How long are we going to do this?

Do you remember them?

No.

I don’t.

It was a mistake. You said so yourself.

I was wrong.

Well, which one is it, Megan? Huh?

Make up your mind!

I was wrong to say our marriage was a mistake, and I’m sorry, OK?

I don’t buy it!

But do you know what I’m sorry for?

I’m not a good father,

I’m not a good husband,

and I never did get baptized.

So there, you win!

The only thing I was ever good at was making excuses.

So why don’t you just leave?

I’m staying.

Didn’t you just hear what I said?

I’m not leaving you!

But why would you want to stay with me?

Because I want you to live forever!

John, wait.

Who is it?

It’s Megan.

Really?

Liz, Zach and I decided not to get a divorce.

Instead, I’m trying hard to apply Bible principles.

I don’t know if Zach will ever make the truth his own,

but with Jehovah’s help, I’ll make it through.

Thanks for never giving up on me.

That’s fantastic!

Are you ready?

Yeah.

OK.

We decided to stop by Paul and Priscilla’s one last time before our trip.

They were so excited for us.

It was hard to believe that after all these years,

we had finally been accepted to Kingdom Evangelizers’ School.

The Fields have been an inspiration to me that true love can be found

if we put Jehovah and his principles first in our life.

True love is enduring and can be enjoyed for all eternity.

And in the end, Priscilla was right.

Now I am starting a whole new chapter in my life.