All language subtitles for The.Waltons.S09E19.The.Heartache.WEBRip.x264-ION10

After the botch
I made of things last time,

I'm asking the whole family's
permission.

Because those tires
are meant for a honeymoon trip

to Niagara Falls,

if you'll marry me, Rose.

-I think she's afraid.
-Of Stanley?

Well, last time he didn't
show up for the ceremony.

Maybe she's afraid he'll hear
the song of the road again.

Rose, you don't have any choice.

Go on as you are

and you're heading straight
for a heart attack.

You don't want to marry me?

No, I don't.

You don't love me, Rose?

JOHN-BOY: There was a growing
independence in our family

as we grew older.

With the years,
we became more individual,

often holding
firm and differing opinions,

approaching life
from diverse directions.

But let joy or sorrow come to
one, it always came to us all.

To be faced, to be shared,
to be experienced together.

When the Waltons needed
to be a family,

we came together as one.

Now, you stay close where
I can see you, John Curtis.

I'll be right back.

(ROSE CHUCKLES)

-STANLEY: Ahoy there, Jim-Bob.
-Hey, Stanley, how you doing?

What you got there? New tires?

Yeah, they're still
mighty hard to come by.

Yeah? Well, don't sell them
all today. I may require a set.

Aren't those
I sold you a while back?

Yeah, but I've got some thoughts
about the open road, Jim-Bob.

New treads for new trails!

(CHUCKLES) That's
not a bad slogan, is it?

Yeah, but I thought you said
your traveling days were over.

Life is change,
Jim-Bob. Life is change.

I sure hope Miss Rose
is over at the house.

Yeah, mostly Rose is at home.

STANLEY: Good.

Okay, thanks a lot.
Okay, see you later.

Well, now, Miss Virginia,

I think we've done
enough work for one day.

Why don't we get John Curtis

and we'll go bake
some cookies, huh?

Cookies? I know I've been an old
grouch today, and I'm sorry.

I wonder where
that boy's got to?

Come on, John Curtis,
we're going to bake cookies!

Come on.

(CHUCKLES)

Woo-hoo!

John Curtis! John Curtis!

John Curtis!

John Curtis!

ROSE: Ben! Ben!

Rose? What's the matter?

Have you seen John Curtis
out here anywhere?

Well, he knows to stay away
from me. It's dangerous.

I went in the house
for one minute.

When I came out
he was gone.

I'll help you.
Did you try the barn?

-No.
-Well, let's go!

(CHUCKLES)

Oh, my goodness,
John Curtis, are you lost?

Anyone with you?

(CHUCKLING)

Suppose I just
drive you home, huh?

Come on.

John Curtis!

John!

BEN: John Curtis!

Oh, Ben. Ben, I'm so worried.

-I don't know where he is.
-Oh, Stanley.

My dear Miss Rose,
what on earth is the matter?

(SOBBING) Oh, Stanley,
John Curtis has disappeared!

-But don't...
-And it's all my fault!

Oh, no, no, no, he hasn't.
I just found him down the road.

-What?
-Yeah.

(ROSE EXCLAIMS IN JOY)

Hey, John Curtis.

(ROSE EXCLAIMS)

Here he is, your prized package.

(ALL LAUGHING)

My dear wonderful,
naughty, bad boy!

(ROSE SOBBING)

Thank you, Stanley.

Why don't you come with me

and we'll have
a nice man-to-man talk, huh?

(ROSE SIGHS IN RELIEF)

Rose, are you alright?

This is such an enormous relief,
it just took my breath away.

Well, now you take time and
catch your breath, Miss Rose.

Oh, Stanley, I'm perfectly fine.

I just get a little heartburn
every now and again.

It's just nerves, is all.

Oh, my dear, I can't tell
you how wonderful that is.

We've been all over
at the barn...

Just what kind of a job
does she have, Cindy?

She's a receptionist
and that's the best part.

She gets to meet
people every day.

Oh, well,

I don't think you could
find a job here like that.

It doesn't have to be here
and also the same job, too.

-Janie commutes from Westham.
-Oh!

She's got a husband
and a couple of kids.

And they've never been happier.

I didn't think
you were listening.

That's all you've been talking
about for the past few weeks.

You want a job,

you can hold this shelf for me.

I envy Mary Ellen and Erin.

They've got jobs that
make them feel important.

Not always, Cindy. But it is
nice making your own living.

-Can't argue with that.
-It's all this spare time.

I mean, making curtains and...

It's just not enough
to fill up my day.

It could be a learning
experience for her, Ben.

I don't know,
I haven't even looked.

Maybe nobody would hire me.

Well, I'll always give you
a reference for shelf-holding.

(BEN SNIGGERS)

Janie says the most important
thing is to budget your time.

She and Steven share in all
the household responsibilities.

That way, the time
they spend together

is that much more meaningful.

And you know that Cindy
would never let you

or Ginny be neglected.

Oh, I'm not worried about that.
It just seem funny, that's all.

If you want it,
I'm all for it.

(CHUCKLING) I don't believe it!

CINDY: (EXCLAIMING) Thank you!

I'm a nice guy, Erin.

JOHN-BOY: Mmm.

Wonderful supper, Rose.

Like to come back
to New York with me?

Oh, I like it better
when you come here.

I'm not so keen
about traveling anymore.

Stanley is. He's talking about
buying four new tires off me.

STANLEY: Well, that's true.

Are you leaving again, Stanley?

Don't try to change his mind.
I need the money.

What's this all about?

Well, I had planned to talk
to Rose about it first.

If you want, we'll all leave and
you can do the dishes and talk.

(CHUCKLING) Nope, no.

I prefer that you
all stay right here

because I have
some wondrous news.

I have just received a fine
promotion at the paper

with a substantial
increase in salary.

-MARY ELLEN: That's great.
-Congratulations, Stanley!

Stanley Perkins, I'm so proud
of you! What a job you've done.

Well, thanks to you all.
I mean, every single one of you.

Especially you, Rose, believing
in me the way you have.

(STANLEY AND ROSE LAUGHING)

STANLEY: It's alright.

After the botch
I made of things last time,

I'm asking
the whole family's permission.

Because those tires are meant

for a honeymoon trip
to Niagara Falls,

if you'll marry me, Rose.

(MARY ELLEN CHUCKLES)

Well, you have
my permission, Stanley.

MARY ELLEN: Mine, too!
Just set the date, Stanley.

Yeah, but it's Rose's permission
that's most required

and I don't have that yet.

I'm just never ready
for this question.

Travel wherever you want.

Dancing, Miss Rose,
picnics all over the country.

There's so many exciting things
to be done together.

Oh! Well, I never
did stop loving you.

Love is the only answer
to the question.

(JASON PLAYING PIANO)

That's not fair.

You can't keep her away
permanently, Stanley.

You'll have to move in with us.

Well, now that I can
afford to pay my share,

I'll be glad to oblige.

If Rose wishes it.

(MARY ELLEN GIGGLES)

(ALL LAUGHING)

ERIN: Oh, Jim-Bob.
STANLEY: Good idea, Bob.

What are you doing? Skating?

(ALL LAUGHING)

Rose, will your son come
to give you away?

-That would be nice.
-Nobody needs to give me away.

That's for young brides
who wear white.

Aren't you gonna wear white?

You never wear white
in a second marriage, Elizabeth.

That dress you all made
for me will be perfect.

We can throw you a shower.

(CHUCKLING) No! Well, I don't
want to sound ungrateful.

It's dear of you
to want to do things,

but we don't want any fuss.

Not just one
little shower, Rose?

I forbid it.
We don't need a thing.

-MARY ELLEN: Except each other?
-Oh, that's nice.

That's right. We'll just get
married, go away and come back

and that's all.

Oh, Rose, that doesn't
sound very romantic.

Well, it's enough excitement
just talking about it.

It's got my tummy in a whirl.
I think I'll go get some bicarb.

Well, what about the reception?

If you keep it up, we'll elope!

Oh, don't do that. You
wouldn't have a wedding book.

I love the pictures
of the ceremony,

then the reception afterwards.

And the happy couple
running off to their car.

Well, that'll be a first.

When Burt and I were married,
the camera broke!

(KNOCKING ON DOOR)

Come in.

Ah!

You're not feeling well,
are you, Rose?

It's just heartburn.
It'll pass, it always does.

You're taking
an awful lot of bicarb.

Settles my stomach down.

You'll be seeing Dr. Cole
for your blood test.

Tell him about these spells
you've been having.

Heartburn, that's
the size of it.

Well, he'll prescribe something
for you. Remember to tell him.

Alright, just for you.

-Thanks.
-Thanks, Mary Ellen.

I keep thinking it's from eating
my own cooking too long.

As you can see,
I eat quite a bit of it.

But I would appreciate it if
you could skip that feeble joke

about the best exercises,

pushing away
from the table, Dr. Cole.

(LAUGHS)

Sit down, Rose.

Mary Ellen said that you could
probably prescribe something

for this condition that...

I will if you give me a chance.

Now, the problem
is not heartburn.

I suspect you know
that yourself.

I've always called it that.

It's been going on
for quite some time, hasn't it?

Oh, I suppose. Lately, though...

It happens oftener
and lasts longer.

I want you to start
those right away.

And that doesn't
mean sometime soon.

Put one underneath the tongue

anytime you have a chest pain.

What do you call these spells?

Well, they're
not heart attacks, yet.

They're warning signs,
to slow down.

Learn to take things very easy.

Now, how on earth
would I do that, Dr. Cole?

By changing.

Get rid of responsibilities.
Lead a less strenuous life.

I wouldn't know how to begin,
and I couldn't if I knew.

Rose, you don't have any choice.

Go on as you are
and you're heading straight

for a heart attack.

(DOOR OPENING)

(MARY ELLEN & ERIN LAUGHING)

What was I supposed to say?

ROSE: My goodness,
is it the right time?

That's not a very warm
welcome, Rose.

-Oh!
-What did the doctor say?

Oh, nothing. He took some blood,
and I guess he looked at it.

Oh, where does my mind go?

-MARY ELLEN: I'll go.
-We'll get it.

Good, you'd better
if it's fit to eat.

ERIN: Now, don't worry,
nothing's burned.

Well, did he prescribe something
for your heartburn?

Oh, he said any antacid
would keep it in check.

Talk about your nervous
bride-to-be.

I think I'll go stretch out
for a while,

as long as I have
such good help.

I've never known Rose
to take to her room

unless something was wrong.

Well, she hasn't been
acting like herself lately.

This all started when she and
Stanley decided to get married.

-I think she's afraid.
-Of Stanley?

Well, last time he didn't
show up for the ceremony.

Maybe she's afraid he'll hear
the song of the road again.

ROSE: Oh!

(ROSE CHUCKLING)

-ROSE: Hi!
-Hello!

CINDY: Rose, we've
the most wonderful news.

Well, I can always
stop for good news.

Cindy got a job
in Charlottesville.

Ben, I wanted to tell her!

-You can tell her the rest.
-You mean there's more?

Well, it's really a decorator's
shop and I'm just on trial.

There's so many things.
I want to buy them all!

She must have the job
to pay for them.

She's bound to try,
and I want her to.

Sounds like just the ticket.

And you're not
to worry about Ginny.

BEN: Neither are you.
We've already got that planned.

It's a nursery, near the shop.

With nobody here
her own age to play with,

I think it'll be a good
experience for her.

Sounds just perfect! I'm happy
for you, all three of you!

(ALL LAUGHING)

Thank you.
Well, we'll go tell her.

ROSE: Bye.

If ever a toast
were called for,

it's this one to dear
Rose and dear Stanley.

MISS MAMIE: And to your
happiness, always.

Well, I salute you ladies,
Miss Emily, Miss Mamie,

and my very dear Miss Rose.

Well, my throat will be parched

if I don't toast to all of you,
and so I do.

(ROSE COUGHS)

And now, there's tea.
Tea for the timid.

As Papa used to say.

(CHUCKLING)
Well, then I'd best have a cup.

I need to keep my wits about me
these days, such as they are.

Now, Sister?

Yes, Sister, I think it's time.

You will do us the greatest
favor if you permit us to hold

your wedding reception here.

How very generous.

Please do honor us
and dear Papa's house

with your acceptance.

Oh, don't everybody
keep looking at me.

MISS MAMIE: Oh, but it's up
to you, Rose and Stanley.

Oh, he's deferring
to her, Sister.

As I expect to
for the balance of my life.

(BOTH LAUGH)

You couldn't be kinder, ladies,
but you'll have to be patient.

Everything's just racing
by me right now

and I do need time to catch up.

MISS MAMIE: Of course, you do.

Would you like to come in?

Rose, what's changed?

Nothing's changed.
It's just as I said,

everything's moving
too fast for me.

Well, you're welcome
to all the time you need.

Stanley, you are
the soul of patience.

Well, I don't feel patient.

I mean, I want you
to set the date.

I want us to get on
with our lives together.

And I want you
to tell me what's wrong.

Something's very different.

No, it isn't. Everything
is perfectly fine.

Rose, you're forgetting
I know you very well now.

Alright, Stanley,
it's different.

I have come to realize that
I like my life exactly as it is.

I'm used to it.
It's comfortable.

You don't want to marry me?

No, I don't.

I'm sorry, but it's true.

You don't love me, Rose?

How's the novel coming,
John-Boy?

It's coming, thanks.

It's because you've always all
been such an inspiration to me.

-Do you mean that?
-But it sounds good, doesn't it?

You know, you used to be nice.

ROSE: Now then, here we are.

BOTH: Good morning.
ROSE: Hello.

Now that we're all assembled,
I've something to say

and I don't want
any fuss about it.

You sound like
my old sergeant, Rose.

(ALL LAUGHING)

Now, let me get this set here.

As I look back,

it all started with Stanley's
promotion and his raise.

And just as fast as it got
started, it's over.

-JASON: What's over?
-The wedding plans.

Now, Stanley knows it and now
you do and I don't want any...

It's from all of us.

It's your wedding present.

Maybe you should
just open it anyways.

There's no need.

MARY ELLEN: It's because
you didn't have any pictures

of your first wedding.

Kind of funny. The first time,
a wedding and no camera,

and now, a camera
and no wedding.

-Are you sure, Rose?
-I am.

Now look, I'm sure
if you take it back to the shop,

they'll give
you your money back.

We'll call you as soon as your
order is ready, Mrs. Winslow.

Thanks a lot.

I just don't believe it, Cindy.
You've done it again!

It's my biggest sale, yet.

And Mrs. Winslow
can be so difficult.

I know.

Oh, Cindy, you were
just made for this job.

This is the third important sale
you've made since you joined us.

Fourth, Mrs. Bassett.

Oh, yes, fourth.

I think it's because
I enjoy the work so much.

And you know, I really like
dealing with the people.

Yes, I've noticed.

And it has occurred to me

that you deserve a bonus
for getting these orders.

Really?

If you'd consider joining me
on a permanent basis,

perhaps as an Assistant Manager.

I don't know what to say.

With the additional personnel,
I could begin to expand.

And I think you could
share in the responsibility

of running the shop.

It would mean long hours
and hard work,

but I'll make it
well worth your while.

I see.

Well, that would be nice.

I do have some ideas
on those things.

-You don't sound very excited.
-Oh, I am.

I don't know, Mrs. Bassett.
Can I think about it?

I suppose.

But I would like a decision
as soon as possible.

Believe me, I would've welcomed
an opportunity like this

when I was starting out.

Sometimes I just
don't understand

young people these days.

Drew, you're being silly.

Of course, I still love you.

(KNOCKING ON DOOR)

I got to go get the door.
I do. Bye-bye.

Well, hello!
We've missed you, stranger!

Thank you, Elizabeth.

(CLEARS THROAT)

I need to bother Miss Rose,
if she's about.

Sure.

(DOOR OPENING)

Stanley, what a nice surprise.

Well, surprise, I'm certain.

I wanted you
to have this, Miss Rose.

Remember when we won it?
At the Elk Spring Dance?

Thank you.

I'll keep it for a while,
and then you can have it.

I'm leaving, Rose.

You're leaving here?

I've given my notice to the
paper and I'll be moving away.

I'm sorry. I had hoped
that we could remain friends

and see each other now and then.

That's not possible.

I realized I have
to forget you completely.

Out of sight, out of mind.

But

I couldn't leave
without saying goodbye.

If you say so, Stanley.

Goodbye.

Goodbye, Rose.

Stanley gone already?

Yes, Elizabeth.
He's decided to move away.

-What's going on?
-Rose called it spring cleaning.

-We did that last month.
-Yes, but we're doing it again.

So if you're smart, you'll get
out of here while you can.

Where's John Curtis?

I don't know. I just clean
rugs around here.

Well, well! Hi! How are you?

Did you have a good day,
huh? Come on.

Selling the furniture?

Everything's been
brushed or aired.

And if you sit
there long enough,

you'll be washed,
waxed and polished.

Is this Rose's idea?

Certainly isn't mine.
You wanna help?

I got a delivery to make,
fortunately! Good luck!

Rose, what is going on
around here?

Well, now you're not to walk
on this floor just yet.

It's got to dry. Phew!

Let me take this
from you. Come on.

Why don't you just
sit down for a while?

Well, I think I will.

Oh, I have had the most
wonderful time today.

I tell you, when
I woke up this morning,

I could just feel my spirits
start to soar!

Well, just take it easy.

Oh, I feel fine, Mary Ellen.
Don't you see?

It's such a wonderful
sense of relief

now that I've called
the marriage off.

It was wrong. Well,
this proves it, doesn't it?

Oh, it's just such a weight off
my shoulders, let me tell you.

Something has sure
charged you up.

MARY ELLEN:
How about your heartburn?

Well, it improves daily.

If you two are gonna sit here,

why don't you go play in the
tree house until we're finished?

Place looks fine to me.
What do you think, Ben?

Never looked better.

Such praise!

I've never been
more flattered in my life.

BEN: Thank you.
JASON: You're welcome.

ERIN: Hi!
MARY ELLEN: Oh, baby, hi.

(GINNY CRYING)

Poor Ginny, she's
been cranky all day.

I think she missed her mommy.

-I'll take her up and bathe her.
-I'll take care of her.

Oh, no. I've been
missing her all day.

Me, too.

GINNY: Mommy!

-Welcome home.
-Hi.

-How was today?
-Great. I made two more sales.

Mrs. Bassett said she's
never had so much success

with a new girl before.

ERIN: That's great!

I hope she's given
you a commission.

Well, not yet. But a couple of
days ago, she offered me a bonus

if I accepted the new
Assistant Manager's job!

-She offered you that?
-On a permanent basis.

Congratulations!
Why didn't you tell us?

I wanted to think about it
a bit before I said anything.

Oh, Cindy, you'll
love working full time.

(CHUCKLING) Besides, you get out
of a lot of housework that way.

I can see that.

What's that funny smell?

That's the lemon oil
in Rose's new floor polish.

She's turned
this place inside-out,

and worked herself into
a fine state of exhaustion

in the meantime.

We saved some supper for you.

Oh, thanks. Maybe later.

I want to spend some time
with Ginny right now.

Okay.

You've probably heard
the best cup of tea around

is at the Baldwin house.

Yes, but I'm afraid
the ladies haven't invited me

into their inner circle as yet.

Well, then pretend you
have a cold. It works wonders.

The problem is with that,
that we ministers get demerits

for subterfuge.

(BOTH LAUGHING)

Well, then, just come
right out and ask.

Alright, I will.

What is it you're trying
so hard to conceal, Rose?

I was talking
about the Baldwins.

Yes, I know. But what is it?

You know, if you tell me,
we can share the burden,

so your load will be lighter.

-There isn't any burden.
-Rose.

I made the decision not
to marry Stanley Perkins.

It was mine to make

and I made it because
I prefer my life as it is.

-You do?
-Yes, I do!

Nobody seems to believe me,
but it's true.

(SCOFFS)

I don't believe you.

That's a mighty strange thing
for a minister to say.

Rose, if...
What are you looking for?

Nothing, nothing.

-You left these in the kitchen.
-I need to keep them with me.

Rose has a heart condition,
Reverend Marshall.

Oh, Mary Ellen.

Those pills aren't any antacid.
They're nitroglycerin tablets.

That is some burden
to carry, isn't it?

Rose, don't you think it's time
you started trusting

the people who love you?

(CRYING) I can't stand
people to hover over me,

and I can't tolerate
the "poor-old-thing" look

in their eyes.

Who's been looking
at you like that?

No one and I don't
want them to start!

Stanley doesn't know, does he?

No, and please don't carry
this news to him, please.

I won't. You're gonna
have to do that yourself.

We will leave it as it is.

It wouldn't be right to tie
that man down with a sick wife.

Now, don't tell me it would.

You're gonna let him move away
thinking you don't love him?

MARSHALL: Rose,

I don't think you're
being fair to Stanley.

I think the man
is entitled to know the truth.

Go ahead. I'll wait here.

I don't think he's here. He's
often gone this time of day.

His car's here.

Well, he could be out walking.
He likes a good walk.

Rose!

Alright.

Mary Ellen, I'm afraid.

Just talk to him.
You'll both feel better.

(KNOCKING ON DOOR)

Rose!

Stanley, the children
insisted that I come.

Well, please come in.

Sit over here.

It's always been
my most comfortable chair.

Really, this is quite nice.

Well, I always thought
of it as temporary.

And so it has been.

Well, how are all
the young Waltons?

Oh, fine. Busy, doing.

Stanley, I'm not well.

-What can I get you?
-Nothing, nothing. I have pills.

I don't want to talk about this,

but everybody says
it's fairer to you.

Please, tell me about it.

Well, the doctors found a little
something with my heart.

In addition to the pills,
I have to do less,

take it easy,
whatever that means.

That day with John Curtis,

I thought you were
just overwrought.

I was and I've got
to give that up, too.

Stanley, marriage to me would
mean life on the sidelines.

Rocking away, while
other people dance and travel,

and I won't do that to you.

But it's not entirely
up to you, Rose.

Yes, it is.

I believe you
still love me, Rose.

Too much to have you sit out
the rest of your life.

I love you, Rose.
I want to marry you.

I don't care
about your health...

If you love me,

you won't put me
under pressure, Stanley.

-I can't stand it. I just can't!
-Rose!

Rose!

I'm just about starved.

You'd better hurry it up, Cindy.

You don't want to be late
for work.

Especially with the big
promotion on the way.

Young lady, how do you like me
brushing your hair

this morning, huh?

-Cindy?
-I know, you're hungry.

I just have a lot
of work to do today.

And I have a long drive
into Charlottesville.

You've never
called it "long" before.

I want you to look just perfect
for nursery school.

I can't have anybody thinking
I'm a slovenly mother, can I?

You know, I think
you're changing

into a real young little lady.

A little bit each day.

Wish I'd be here
to see every bit of it.

GINNY: Mommy.

-Here are your eggs, Rose.
-And here's some toast.

Well, isn't this a treat.

BEN: I almost forgot
that my sisters can cook.

Thought you might like some
apple butter.

What will you do to top this
when my birthday comes around?

We'll serve it to you in bed.

Got Ginny playing
with John Curtis upstairs.

MARY ELLEN:
I think he's missed her.

How've you been feeling, Rose?

Like a queen.
Here, let me get you...

No, you sit down
and finish your breakfast, Rose.

We'll take care of Cindy.

This is silly. I'm not
to be molly-coddled.

Let them take care of you
for a while, Rose.

Well, you can be killed
with kindness, you know.

Anybody needs to take care of
Rose, I'm gonna be right here.

ERIN: What about your job
and the promotion?

What's going on, Ben?

-This is all news to me.
-But it meant so much to you.

I know. But being here
means a lot to me, too.

I won't hear of this.
Not on my account.

I'm doing this for me, Rose.

JOHN-BOY:
You sure about this, Cindy?

What about your career?

I can work anytime. But right
now, my career is here.

Every time I pick up Ginny from
nursery school, she changes.

Just a little bit.

And I don't want
to miss one moment of it.

There you go, Stanley. It's
gonna cost you a whole nickel.

-You getting ready to pull out?
-Pardon?

For Richmond.

Oh, I'm packed. On my way, Ike.

I guess you came to say
your goodbyes, huh?

I'm not really
a man for farewells,

but I didn't come all the way
over here from Rockfish

just for a pack of gum.

Sure I'm sorry to hear about you
and Rose not getting married.

Especially over something
as simple as angina.

Come again?

Chest pains. I got them, too.

(CHUCKLING) I take the same
medicine as Rose does.

You do?

Sure, I had to.
Ever since my heart attack.

I didn't know
you'd had a heart attack.

Yeah. Three years ago.
Pretty bad one, too.

They didn't think
I was gonna pull through.

And I probably wouldn't have
if it hadn't been for Corabeth.

I guess Corabeth made you take
it pretty easy for a while, huh?

Yeah, but then she let me
lead a more active life

when I got feeling better, too.

She was always there
when I needed her.

Yeah. The way I want to be
there for Miss Rose.

She's afraid
she's gonna cramp my style.

Take it from me,
it's more than that.

She's afraid
she's gonna die on you.

Well, thank you for the gum.

Stanley,

Rose was in here
just a little while ago.

And I just happen to know that

she's taking her
morning constitutional

over by Drucilla's Pond.

Thank you.

We thought you'd be gone by now.

I'm on my way.

To your sister's?

Elvira's. She a pleasant sort,
you know.

How is Miss Rose?

Oh, she says
she's tired of taking.

Taking care of herself,
taking walks and taking pills.

But she's well?

She sure misses you.

Jim-Bob!

She does.

(STANLEY CLEARS THROAT)

Will these tires get me
to Richmond, Jim-Bob?

They're still
in pretty good shape.

If you're planning on going
cross-country, I don't think...

I'll drive here first
and buy a full set.

Well.

-Stanley.
-Hello, Miss Rose.

Whatever's the matter with you?

Oh, I twisted my ankle,
that's all.

How could you
do a thing like that?

I can be very awkward,
Miss Rose.

Oh, no. Not ever. Not you,
Stanley Perkins.

Well, I never expected
to see you here.

Oh, Ike told me
where I could find you.

I remember we paused here often.

A lovely, restful spot.

Well, I imagine Elvira's
looking forward to your coming.

She says as much.

But Elvira values
her privacy, you know.

I hope I'm not going
to be a burden to her.

You can't do that if you tried
more than you could be awkward.

That's why I can't understand
about that ankle.

Well, I went dancing
a couple of nights ago.

Oh!

I tried to dip
and my ankle gave way.

In the dip?

Well, I've had
some warning signs.

I didn't want to tell you,

but sometimes
we've gone dancing,

my feet have really tired.

No!

I've had to soak them
more than once.

I think that entitles me
to a place on the sideline

along with you.

Oh, Stanley, I don't know.

We could have a real good view
of the passing parade, you know.

Mr. Perkins, you are limping
on the wrong foot!

You have tried to trick me!

I'm a salesman, Miss Rose.
And I'm trying to sell you on...

Well, I am not in the market
for deception, Mr. Perkins.

But you practiced that
yourself several times,

and rather well, I might add.

What are you talking about?

Well,

that little ruse
about not loving me,

when, in fact,
you were merely sick.

Merely?

Stanley Perkins,
I have a heart condition.

Yeah, and it's just about the
same kind of the one I've got.

Comes from longing.

I am talking
about my medical condition.

Oh, that.

Don't you "Oh, that" me!

Not about a thing
as serious as this!

Watch your temper, Miss Rose.

You'll find yourself looking
for your medicine.

Well, you just might push me
to the point where I need it.

What a nerve!

Oh, Rose, Rose. You read like
an open book. You always have.

It's going to take more
than a little chest pain

to slow you down.

Well, you could no more sit back
and watch the parade than I can.

I don't think I understand
a word you're talking about.

When we're apart,
we're just spectators.

You make me feel young, Rose.

If I was going
to lose you tomorrow,

just having you for one day

would make the rest
of my life worthwhile.

Those words. You always
did have a way with them.

No wonder you're
such a fine salesman.

I never sold a product
I didn't believe in.

And I never believed in anything
the way I believe in you.

Oh, Stanley.

You better listen to me 'cause
I'm not going to ask this again.

Will you marry me, Miss Rose?

(WEDDING MARCH PLAYING)

Dearly Beloved, we are gathered
here before God and this company

to join this man and this woman
in holy matrimony.

It is an honorable estate,
and one not to be entered into

lightly or unadvisedly.

Rather reverently, discreetly,

solemnly and in the fear of God.

Into this noble estate,

these two persons here present
come now to be joined.

JOHN-BOY: The road behind them
had been rocky and uneven,

but we all felt the road ahead
for Rose and Stanley

would be in the best of repair.

Paved as it would be
with joy in each other,

sharing with friends

their unfailing
good humor and laughter.

And for our family, when joy
came to one, it came to us all.

JIM-BOB: Is anybody awake?
ERIN: What is it, Jim-Bob?

JIM-BOB: I can't sleep.
Guess I'm too excited

about the wedding.

-I think it's something else.
-Like what?

Like all that money you made
selling Stanley the tires.

JIM-BOB: I think
that's pretty exciting.

-Goodnight, Jim-Bob.
-Goodnight.

JIM-BOB: Is anybody else awake?