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- Are they any good? - I mean, she's really nice.

I haven't met her in person yet, but she's here in the city.

Great. So when are you guys meeting up?

You know, I, um, I think I have to go home.

I have so much that I need to pack up

with Billy and Tina's house and you know,

the kids start VBS, so they're gonna be fully covered here.

Right.

Hey, what if I pay for Billy's house next month,

so you could stay?

(sighs) I really feel like you guys need

to get into your routine here.

I need to go back to where I belong.

No, but you belong here with the kids.

With the kids?

I think this city agrees with you way more than you think.

And you got this agent thing now.

Mason, you do not have to say that.

Hey.

I don't say things I don't mean.

You know that. (gentle music)

And I like this city way more with you here.

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Dani, I wonder sometimes if, (laughs)

if we made a mistake.

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I think I need go home.

That way I don't confuse things.

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(gentle music continues) (traffic rumbles)

(elevator dings)

(footsteps tapping) (gentle music continues)

Guys, we had fun without Dani, right?

Okay, guys,

guess what?

You guys are gonna have so much fun this week.

When are you coming back?

Well, probably when you guys move,

I'll bring up some more stuff from the house,

and I can come help you, okay?

Yeah. Sounds fun, right?

Oh, I love you so much.

And I love you, too.

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Say it back.

We love you too.

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Hey, come on.

Can we smile a little bit?

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(clothes rustling)

Dani. Still working?

(gentle music)

(Dani sighs)

Dani, honey? (gentle music continues)

Honey, you've been packing since 7:00 AM.

How about some dinner?

Dad, what have I done?

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(Dani cries)

So guys, how, how was, how was VBS?

- Good. - Fine.

(notifications whooshing)

Can we go to the park tomorrow?

Tomorrow? Ah, I got a lot of work.

(notifications whooshing)

But I'll try my best.

(phone ringing and buzzing)

Hello?

What?

What hospital is he in?

Yeah, yeah, yeah, I, I can be there, um,

I gotta make a few arrangements, but yeah.

Okay, I'll see you in the office.

(phone beeps) (Mason sighs)

- Is somebody hurt? - Yes.

My work client, Mr. Stonehouse, remember him?

- The man from church? - Mm-hmm.

What happened to him?

Oh, uh, well, he, he fell and he hurt his hip,

so the hospital's gonna put him back together.

- Are you going back to work? - Oh, I gotta call Isla, uh.

She has her makeup school.

Right, um, okay, Tish.

Tish should be free. (phone rings)

[Tish] Hi, you've reached Tish Brown

at Manhattan Real Estate.

- Please leave a message. - Tish. Hey, it's me.

I, I've got a work emergency and I really need your help,

so I was, I was wondering...

I just remembered that you're in the Hamptons,

so, okay, nevermind. (sighs)

Why did you make Aunt Dani go home?

I didn't make her go home.

It's our fault you can't do your job good, isn't it?

No. I can do my job just fine.

- You can go, Uncle Mason. - What?

How long will we be gone for?

- A couple hours, at least. - Yeah, we'll be fine.

We promise we'll be good,

we won't answer the door for anybody,

and we'll just watch movies the whole time,

- right? - Mm-hmm.

If somebody's hurt, and they're in the hospital

and they need help, you should go help them.

Right, okay.

Well, I guess Isla could just come over after her thing.

(bright music)

Okay.

Mm-hmm.

(phone ringing)

- Hello? - We miss you.

Hi, I miss you guys!

We thought you could babysit us on screen.

Wait, babysit you? Where's your uncle?

He had an emergency,

so he gave us his iPad so we can text him,

but we called you instead.

- Is everything okay? - Yeah, it's just that

the man from church, he fell and now he's in the hospital.

Oh no.

Well, did you guys say a prayer for him?

Mm-hmm. I drew a picture for him.

I think it's beautiful. Really good job, baby girl.

(Mrs. Malick knocks sharply)

[Dani] No, no, no, no, no. Don't answer that.

Should we look through the hole?

We said we wouldn't answer it.

Okay, then don't answer it.

(Mrs. Malick knocks sharply)

I'm just gonna see who we're not answering.

Reuben. Guys?

Reuben, Reuben, Reuben, listen to me please.

Do not answer it, okay?

- Reuben. - It's the dragon lady.

- (Mrs. Malick scoffs) - Don't answer it.

Nobody's supposed to know that Uncle Mason's not here.

- (playful music) - What are you kids doing?

Where's your uncle?

Hmm, he hasn't responded to my notice.

Come on, hurry. Hurry, come on.

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Guys, what is happening?

Reuben? AJ?

Reuben? AJ? (playful music)

Sh, don't get us in trouble.

(horns honking faintly)

Obviously we are concerned

with who's making the decisions from here.

- Sure. - Of course.

Let's get started. First things first.

(phone buzzes)

Sorry.

Let's take a look at the draft of our official statement.

Do we have a an update from the family on the surgery?

He doesn't have any family.

(phone buzzing)

So who is, who's with him in the hospital?

(phones ringing faintly)

Nobody.

I could go.

(phone buzzing)

Somebody should be there with him, right?

Yes.

Who's making medical decisions on his behalf?

(phone buzzing)

Well?

I'm so sorry.

I, I have an emergency of my own, I...

- We will talk about this. - Excuse me.

(sirens wailing)

(elevator dings)

And then now we have this little idiot here.

(gasps) Oh! (Isla gasps)

- Isla? - I came as fast as I could.

I didn't even take my makeup off.

Yeah, I can see. What's going on?

I don't know. They won't let me in.

(Mason sighs)

Mr. Bradley.

Glad you could make it.

Where have you been tonight?

At work. What's going on?

Nice to meet you.

Well, your landlord here has reported

the neglect of these children.

Neglect? I had an emergency.

The nanny was on her way.

Do you leave the children home alone often?

I don't.

Are they registered in school?

- Well, it's summertime. - Can you provide proof

that you're the legal guardian of these kids?

- Absolutely. - Let me just-

Oh, whoa, whoa, whoa, hmm.

- Do you have any prescription medications?

No. No, no, no. Just, just, just stop.

Why would you report the kids as neglected?

They were clearly alone.

I mean, I hadn't seen you for what, three days?

Because I've been avoiding you.

And why is that, Mr. Bradley?

(laughs) You met the lady.

(officer laughs)

(officer sniffs)

Because I don't have a place for us to move yet.

Are you saying you're about

to be homeless with these kids?

Yes.

Unless this woman gives me a little bit of grace.

Do you know how hard it is

to find a place in this city on short notice?

Ms. Malick, could you please step outside?

I'll have a officer take your statement.

I think we have enough people in these kids' space.

Isla, you can go too, um,

I'll call you about this week.

I don't know, man. This is all a little too weird for me.

(elevator dings) (Mason sighs)

I'm doing my best, honestly, whatever I can.

Look, being a dad is tough stuff.

And you're new at it. I get it.

(gentle music) But maybe,

you know, pride put aside, you may wanna reconsider

whether you are the best guardian for these kids.

Have a good evening.

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(door clicks)

(door creaks)

Hey.

Hi.

- What's going on? - Have a seat, Ms. Alvarez.

Okay. (laughs)

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Look, uh, I'm sure you probably have a lot of questions

(laughs) about what happened the other night.

Yeah, I heard about Mr. Stonehouse. Is everything okay?

No. No. He's, he's fine.

It's, it's not that. (laughs)

All those stories between Mrs. Malick coming home

and finding the kids alone

and then Isla showing up the way that she did,

there's just a lot of questions

if I'm even capable of being the kids' guardian.

Mason, you are more than capable of being their guardian.

Mr. Booth. He's more than capable.

I'm starting to think maybe you were right

about them being better off here at home

with you as their guardian.

Mason, I really do think that I was wrong.

No, Dani, no. You know how to comfort them.

You know how to, how to play with them,

and you do things naturally,

the things that they would need to be done.

Right, you have to figure it out,

because that's what I had to do.

I figured it out.

Look, if you are still willing...

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Are you still willing, Ms. Alvarez?

Yes, yes, of course I'm willing.

Is this really what you think is right for them?

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Can I just talk to you for a second?

Alone, please?

I'm sorry.

Let me just...

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I just keep failing.

Mason, you don't have to do this

in your own strength.

What does that even mean? (sighs)

If you just go to God, He will help you.

This is all the more reason why this is right.

Dani, your faith,

you have faith enough for both of them.

Okay.

We're sorry, Uncle Mason!

Oh, no, no, no, hey,

you don't have to be sorry.

Like I, I should have known from the beginning.

But now, (laughs) now you're gonna get to be here

with your friends and your school.

I mean, you like that, right?

What happened to "We always push through"?

We're pushing through.

This is us pushing through, okay? You are so loved.

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* Tell me how you think things used to be *

* A memory

* I'll try to see

* Try and heal these broken hands *

* Make my heart feel whole again *

* Scars will heal, time understands *

* Time understands, ooh

Mm, is that yummy?

- Why didn't he want us? - AJ, that's not it at all.

- Seems like it. - Okay, here's the thing.

I know it's gonna sound kind of weird,

but when you love somebody,

sometimes the best thing that you can do for them

is let them go.

That way they can go be exactly who they're supposed to be,

and then everybody's happy.

But that's what you did.

You loved Uncle Mason, so you let him go

live his big fancy life.

But was everybody happy? (Dani sighs)

You are right. (laughs)

That is a decision that I did make.

But your Uncle Mason is doing really great, and he is happy.

When you are there, he is.

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Mom and dad said that if you make

all the decisions in your own brain,

then you're living no room for God to do something

that's better than you could ever imagine.

I do remember your parents saying that, and that is true.

But what I'm trying to explain to you guys

is that it wasn't easy

for Mason to make that decision.

It might be hard right now,

but we're gonna figure it out, okay?

(gentle music)

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Welcome.

Let's all stand and sing together

from Hymn 325, "Have Thine Own Way, Lord."

* Have Thine own way, Lord

* Have Thine own way

* Thou art the potter, I am the clay *

* Mold me and make me

* After Thy will

- * While I am waiting - Excuse me.

* Yielded and still

(Mason knocks)

How you feeling, Mr. Stonehouse?

Ah, (laughs) come on in.

Oh, you see,

if this hip would cooperate with that walker,

they'd let me outta here.

Oh, I don't wanna forget this.

My, my niece made you a little something.

Well, that was very nice of her.

- Tell her thank you for me. - Yeah, I will.

Let's see here. Sit down.

(announcement echoes faintly)

Oh, well isn't that something?

(Mason laughs) How sweet.

- Yeah, she's getting good. - Yeah.

- They're doing well? - Yeah.

They still going to that church?

Yeah, they're good.

And I, I was there this morning.

Ah, oh, good.

(sighs) Mason, what's on your mind?

Who's Lenora?

That day that you were up on the scissor lift,

you kept saying "don't tell Lenora."

Who's that?

Okay, Mason. (sighs)

In my business life, I've always lived by a set of rules.

Sure.

Never let a big deal get away.

But in my personal life,

I did not live by those rules,

and I gave up on something

that was worth fighting for. (gentle music)

Lenora.

And I tell you, I would trade in everything

you're trying to save for me right now

if she were here right now,

sitting in that chair where you are.

I understand.

Son, I really hope you never have to.

- (Mr. Stonehouse sighs) - You know, I, uh,

I'm afraid it might be too late.

Your friend, uh, Dani, was it?

(sighs) I, I gave her full custody of the kids.

Oh, I'm sorry.

They moved back upstate. (sighs)

It was the best decision in the moment.

I have a lot of challenges here, you know? (laughs)

Work, proper housing,

school district, nannies.

(laughs) Is that all? (laughs)

It seemed like a lot at the time.

I'm sorry. (laughs)

I just don't know where to start.

- Start with housing. - Yes.

You want to be in District 2.

Two, yes, yes.

But district two is impossible.

Well see now that's where

you don't know everything, hot shot.

Don't you remember I told you,

I have investment properties in that neighborhood.

You have any interest in a brownstone in the Village?

- Are you serious? - New kitchen, tiny backyard?

(Mason laughs) You see the tenants are,

well, they're trying to break their lease.

My property manager is playing hardball with 'em.

We could solve two problems at once.

(bright music)

Rent is what it is though.

- Okay. - Okay, no special discounts.

I mean, I have to make the most out of my investments

if I'm going to sell my company and retire.

Mr. Stonehouse, we have the tender offer under control,

and I, I promise you I will personally-

Mason, I am eliminating

all stress from my life,

doctor's orders.

Those buzzards over at Hudson

can have all my headaches. (laughs)

And I get a pretty payout in my pocket.

You're going to lose a big client.

I am sorry about that.

But is a big client

really the thing you want most?

(gentle music)

(traffic rumbles faintly)

This isn't a bad apartment.

Really, location is excellent. Beautiful views.

Mason. (Mason laughs)

Ah, you wanna hear something crazy?

Uh, Stonehouse, he offered me a brownstone today,

in the Village, yeah. (Tish laughs)

- That's District 2, right? - Mm-hmm.

Yeah.

I just wonder if I moved on too soon,

instead of seeing how God could have worked it out.

(gentle music)

I don't wanna regret this for the rest of my life.

Not being there for, for the lost tooth,

first heartbreak,

or that first home run.

Are you sure it's just the kids you're talking about?

(sighs) Dani wasn't afraid

of living in New York City, Mason.

She was afraid she wasn't New York enough for Mr. Manhattan.

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You don't need a woman like me.

You need someone who keeps you true to yourself,

(sighs) including your faith

if that's something you lost along the way.

Tish, what,

what are you saying?

I'm saying

you shouldn't let your heart ache.

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And I'd snag that Village brownstone.

(footsteps tapping)

(door clicks)

(bright music) (Mason sighs)

Well, this doesn't even make any sense to me.

- Does it make sense to you? - Well, I think I need

to hear back from some other people on the team.

I'm gonna need some time off.

Why?

I'm gonna have a family if, if they'll have me.

Look, I, I know it's gonna be a way slower track

for me here at the firm, but I promise you,

I'm committed to the Stonehouse account.

Yeah. Well, what's this about him selling to Hudson?

After all we did to push back on the tender offer?

Yeah, and you know, once he recovers, you'll regret it.

He already has regrets.

Mason, since you're my direct report here at the firm,

I wholly support the time off.

You got plenty of years ahead of you to make partner,

but it's surprising how little time you get with the kids.

- Go get 'em. - Thank you, Ellen.

Sir.

(Mr. Donovan scoffs)

(bright music)

(Mason knocks)

(door clicks)

- Hi. - Hi.

- What are you doing here? - (sighs) You know,

I've had a really miserable week.

Are, are you okay? Or is is it Stonehouse again?

No, no, no. He's, he's actually great.

He, he gave me a house.

- He gave you a house? - With a yard.

Look, I just really miss you,

and the kids.

Mason, these kids, they need stability,

and I think it's great that you're here,

but you can't just move them back and forth

when it's convenient for you.

I don't want convenient. I want you.

(Dani gasps)

(footsteps tapping)

(gentle music)

I never stopped loving you.

I knew it!

(Dani and Mason laugh)

I thought that you stopped loving me,

so I just tried to get on with my life.

Oh, me too,

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Amanda Jane,

I love you so much. (AJ laughs)

And Reuben, I love you, bud. (Reuben laughs)

(Dani laughs) (gentle music continues)

I love you, Dani.

I'd really like for all of us

to have a chance of being a family.

- Uh-huh. - Mm-hmm.

(Reuben and AJ laugh)

(bright music)

How about you guys take these balloons?

- Don't pop 'em, okay? - Okay.

Mason, what about Tish?

- Oh, look, Tish- - I mean, you guys

- were practically engaged. - Yeah, yeah, look,

Tish, she would never have an ice cream fight with me

or shut my phone off when I need it,

or lead me back to the faith that once grounded me.

(gentle music)

I want a New York life. That's the truth.

But what I really want

is a life with all of you in it.

If you'll have me.

Kiss her!

(Dani laughs) (AJ laughs)

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- (door clicks) - Isn't it cool?

- All right guys. - Let's go, buddy.

- Are you excited? - Come on, Reuben's big game.

- Okay, do we have Snuffy? - Your big game.

- Yeah! - Got Snuffy.

Good, good, good. (Dani laughs)

Oh, all right, baby girl, mwah, I love you.

I will see you at the game. I love you.

(gentle music) (Dani laughs)

- Have fun. - Bye guys,

- I'll see you soon. - All right.

Come on. (grunts) (AJ giggles)

Let's go, buddy.

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