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Jake: This is my story.
This is my song.
They say when you're dealt a bad hand
you need to let it make you better, not bitter.
You see, my life is roses and thorns and sunshine and storms.
Kind of messy.
Kind of like a country song, I suppose.
[Instrumental music playing]
[Country music playing]
* you think it's trucks cowboy hats
* Southern belles trailer trash, honky-Tonks
* neon lights, country stars left and right
* but I'm here to tell you kid that just ain't the way it is
* it's a really fickle town
* build you up, tear you down
* think you've finally caught a break
* then I guess you're way too late
* that you're gonna sign your life away
* welcome to Nashville
* lugging loads of cashville
* big old smashville
* where all your dreams come true
* make a big splashville
* famous in a flashville
* we're the redneck real deal
* welcome to Nashville
* where you write a song turn it in
* they tell you to write that verse again, change the title
* change the beat more up-tempo, make it sweet
* way too country, way too pop get a hold, get a drop
* write a couple hundred more
* get the call you're waiting for
* got a country song today
* spend the money 'fore you're paid
* looking like your luck's about to change
* yeah, yeah, yeah
* welcome to Nashville
* lugging loads of cashville
* big old smashville
* where all your dreams come true
* make a big splashville
* famous in a flashville
* we're the redneck real deal
* welcome to Nashville
* make a big splashville
* famous in a flashville
* we're the redneck real deal
* welcome to Nashville
yeah!
[Cheering]
That was great.
Oh, thanks. Listen, I got to--
well, how about that picture you promised me?
Sorry, he promised me this dance.
You know what, let's take that picture. You hold on one sec.
Hey, Bobby, can you take a picture for us?
Yeah.
-You got your camera there? -Yeah.
Okay.
Smile.
Got it.
-Thanks. -Yeah. Okay.
I was trying to save you from that.
Oh, she's sweet. It's fine.
I'm a sweeter girl.
Oh, yeah?
I haven't seen you in here before.
Haven't been here before.
What brings you in?
What do you say we get out of here?
I like that idea.
See you tomorrow at the show.
You got it.
Amy, what are you doing here?
Having a little fun, Lyle.
Is he your brother?
I'm her boyfriend, Jack.
Oh. No, no, it's Jake. Jake.
We broke up, remember?
Uh, I don't think we did.
Yes, we did.
I believe her.
What did you say?
You heard me.
Get lost.
What's up with your little rice-eating friend here?
Hey, man.
Hey, I'm gonna give you a chance to apologize.
[Chuckles] Wow.
Your jokes are worse than your music.
-You okay? -Yeah.
Here we go.
[Crowd gasping]
Quit before you hurt yourself, man.
Your package is ready out back.
-Thank you. -You're welcome.
Hey, sis, have you heard from Jake?
No, I haven't.
Trying to reach him all morning.
Need him to sign off on a truckload.
[Jake's voicemail] You've reached Jake. Leave a message.
[Beeping]
Dude, where you're at?
It's 8:30 A.M..
I need you to sign off on a load.
Hope you're on your way.
[Song playing on radio]
* your folks think you can do better
* but they don't understand
* it takes a whole lot more than money... *
[phone ringing]
Yeah, this is Bo.
Hey, it's Reggie. How you doing?
Who?
Reggie Wilson. I'm the stage manager for Jason Williams.
Yeah, how's it going?
Good, thanks. Listen, I know it's short notice but we need a good hand
for this tour and your name came up. You available?
Where you boys at?
Meet over in Franklin, just outside of Nashville. Know the place?
Hello? I lose you?
No. No, I'm here.
Hey, listen, Reggie,
I don't think I'm gonna be able to help y'all out this time.
I appreciate you thinking of me though.
Yeah, sure.
Maybe next time.
Well, listen, if you change your mind within the next hour, let me know.
All right, buddy. Thanks for calling.
* I've got the motor running and there's room in my front seat *
-can you sign this, please? -Yeah.
-Skip laurels come in? -Yeah, they're right out back.
-Thank you. -Thanks.
Come on in.
Sorry to bother you, ma'am, but can you sign for this delivery?
Where's Jake?
He hasn't come in yet.
[Sighing]
Did you try calling him?
Yes, ma'am. No answer.
Come on.
Thanks.
[Jake's voicemail] You've reached Jake. Leave a message.
[Beeping]
You want to keep your job, you better get your butt in here.
[Phone beeps]
[Thudding]
[Sighing]
Hey, good morning.
Hey.
Well, here's my number.
[Scoffs]
So, we'll get together soon?
Sure. I'll call ya.
Uh, I guess I'll see you later then.
Okay.
[Knocking on door]
It's me.
What do you want?
I see you made it home last night.
Barely.
Yeah, I've been trying to reach you all day.
So?
So you missed work, boss lady's ticked.
That's not the first time.
And you also have a show at the blue bar today.
[Sighing]
Just another notch in your gun?
I'm not ready to get hitched.
Yeah, well, I hope it was worth it.
By the looks of it, I can see it wasn't.
Hello, Reggie.
Yeah, this is Bo.
Have you still got that job open?
[Country music playing]
* what will you do when too much ain't enough
* when you can't pass out and you can't pick yourself up
* how do you face these lonely, lonely nights
* without one single piece of your mind
[honking]
* and you're out of luck and you've had too much
* and too much ain't enough
well, the show is definitely over.
Doesn't matter.
I'm tired of playing these anyway.
[Sighing]
Neal: Jake!
Ah, here we go.
Neal: Where were you?
[Singing]
I wasn't feeling it.
Looks like you're not feeling much of anything these days.
Man, it's time we move on from these cheesy shows
and start opening for a big name like pace, like--
just be happy I don't have you playing in a place like kimbros.
-It's not far from it. -Look, I signed you because you're a great singer,
but I need to know I can count on you to be at your shows.
You know the labels are in here all the time and I need you to--
[snapping fingers]
Neal: Are you even listening to me?
[Snapping fingers]
Hey, this isn't a joke.
I'm the best you got, Neal.
Neal: Not judging by today.
Our new kid, Tate, he was the best today.
Tate. You're kidding, right?
Jake: Tate?
He just got signed by Warner.
-Nah. -Neal: Would have been you if you'd have shown up.
-It will be. -Neal: Not at the rate you're going.
You have a chance for greatness, kid,
but nobody's gonna hand it to you.
You are gonna have to work for it.
You gotta admit, the Tate guy can sing.
Nah.
Hey, just saw Becca.
I wonder when she got back in town.
About a week ago.
Really?
Yeah. Said she found religion on her trip.
Where'd you hear that?
My sister.
-Nikki? -Yeah, genius. My sister.
The one who works at the nursery?
I know who she is. I know who she is, I just didn't know they were friends.
Yeah, said she moved in with that Zoey chick.
Who's Zoey?
We played a show with her once.
I bet she's probably here to see me.
Probably not.
What are you talkin' about?
She broke up with you, remember?
Yeah, but, man, I'm a star now.
In your own mind.
Jake: Let's get some food.
Jake, your order's ready.
Watch where you're walking, man.
Sorry, bud.
Jake?
Do I know you?
No.
Vendor: Can I help you, sir?
[Instrumental music playing]
Oh, flowers.
[Music continues]
Take care.
We are closed.
I'm so glad this day is over.
I'll lock up.
Excuse me, sir, we're closed.
Can I help you with anything?
Yeah, I was wondering if you had these in a size 11?
Or these guys?
-What... -Lizard skin or...
-...are you doing here? -...Emu skin.
Nice to see you too, Becca.
Becca: What do you want?
Jake: Looking at boots.
You don't want boots.
Look, I...
I need to talk to you.
Why?
Why not?
Gimme one good reason.
Will you please leave?
Becca, I'm just--
Okay.
Was that Jake reeson?
Yes.
He is so cute.
How do you know Jake?
Oh, I don't know him.
I just played a show with him once.
Oh, that's nice.
Uh, how do you know Jake?
Well, we used to date, actually--
[screaming]
It's not nice to sneak up on people.
It's not nice to ask someone to leave
when they're trying to talk to you, Becca.
It's never been just talk with you.
Just give me 60 seconds.
How did you know I worked here?
Bobby's sister told me.
The answer is still no.
-Why? -Well, I like to talk.
-Hi, I'm Zoey. -Hey.
-Zoey, no. -Hi.
Because I know that you--
whoa, wait, why not?
Because he-- 'cause i-- you need to go.
-No, I don't. -Yes, you do.
-No, really I don't. -She really doesn't.
Mm-hmm. Well, I do. And she's my ride.
-You drove today. -No, I didn't.
-Yeah. -Yeah, mm-hmm.
-She's right. -I'm pretty sure you did.
You have a car in the parking lot.
-Come on. -Bye, Jake.
Are you crazy? He is hot.
I know.
I'm not gonna give up that easy.
Suit yourself.
Look, I want to make it up to you.
You could never make it up to me.
Someone once told me that everyone deserves a second chance.
Fine.
I'll accept your offer, but first you must do something with me.
And what is that something?
Meet me tomorrow and find out.
-It's a date. -It's not a date.
-Sounds like a date. -Forget it.
Okay, okay.
But if I go with you, then you have to let me take you out
on a real date, dinner, a movie.
-We can do coffee. -Coffee!
-How about a beer or two? -Just coffee.
-You used to be fun. -You used to be nice.
-He's not nice? -Long story.
Well, he looks nice.
He's not.
Where?
Here, tomorrow. 4:00 P.M..
It's a date.
I hope the food's good.
It's not a date.
But food will be served.
He seems nice.
[Giggling]
[Instrumental music playing]
[Knocking on door]
Just a second.
Can I help you?
[Sighing]
Bo?
Hello, Mia.
I just wanted to--
no. Just go.
Go away.
[Muffled crying]
[Music continues]
Lily: Can we have a piece of cake, mommy?
[Door slamming]
Woman: Bo, wait!
[Music continues]
[Crashing]
[Screaming]
[Music continues]
[Indistinct chatter]
You fellas staying out of trouble?
Yes. You know, it's tough but we're doing all right.
What's the word today, Reggie?
Jesus loves you, Clinton.
That sounds the same as every other day.
That's what I've been trying to tell you. He's the same, every day.
Well, if he loves us so much why don't you talk to him
and see if he'll lighten our workload a little?
Landon, somebody, somewhere getting laid off right now.
Y'all need to be grateful. [Laughs]
You must be Bo.
I'm Reggie, the stage manager and babysitter for these guys.
If you need anything or you need to talk, my door's always open.
Thanks. That's good to know.
You bet.
All right, let's go. Let's finish up.
Time to get to work. Got to get that stage up.
Man: Let's go, fellas.
[Clearing throat]
Hey!
You're late.
It's already started. Come on.
-Late for what? -Thanks for coming.
-What's started? -Let's go.
What are we eating? Are we eating somewhere?
-Patience, Patience. -Okay.
Oh, um...
What?
Oh, what's that for?
Are you worried?
Should I be?
Guess you'll just have to trust me and see.
How am I supposed to see?
[Laughing] That's the point.
How am I gonna drive?
Well, give me your keys.
-Oh, man. -C'mon.
-Really? -Mm-hmm, c'mon.
-Jump in. -All right.
It's all about trust, my friend.
-Yeah, all right. -All about trust.
All right? Do you know how to drive one of these?
[Laughs] I sure do.
Just jiggle the key.
I am jiggling it.
[Engine starts]
[Laughs]
Ah, right.
Jake: You were never this much fun.
People change.
[Jake laughing]
Hey, so where are we eating?
[Instrumental music playing]
Smells good. Hey, can I take this--
no, no, no, no, no, no. Hold on.
Let me get ready first.
Where are we?
C'mon.
Hey, this is not a place I would have picked for a date.
Well, you made the deal.
C'mon.
We help feed lower income and homeless families once a week.
So this is your idea of a date?
I never said anything about a date.
But you meant a date.
I said food would be served.
Which usually indicates a date.
Fine, you want to leave?
No. Hold on.
You're right, we made the deal.
So let's do this.
Perfect.
Oh.
I have this for you.
Oh, no, I'll wear the apron but you're not getting me to wear the hairnet.
[Laughing] You have to wear the hairnet.
It looks good.
Okay. What are we doing here?
Why don't you hand out the biscuits.
I'll get the gloves for you.
Becca: Here you are.
Jake?
I gotta go.
What do you mean?
I gotta go.
Well, Jake--
seriously? Are you kidding me?
I'm sorry about that.
[Sighing]
All right, white or dark?
Dark.
Hey, reg, got a second?
Hey, Bo, come on in.
[Elevator bell dings]
Ain't had a drink in three days.
That's good to hear.
God's gonna give you strength, Bo.
You just trust and believe.
I'm tryin'.
[Knocking on door]
Reggie: Can I help you?
Mia?
My name's Reggie.
Nice to meet you, Reggie.
Mia, Bo's...
Why don't I give you two a minute to talk.
-Good to meet you, Mia. -You too.
How did you find me?
I called every motel in town.
I'm glad you did.
I'm just in town for this big concert thing.
Then it's back out.
I need to talk.
Okay.
It took me all these years to try and Bury
all the bad memories I have of you.
Seeing you the other day at my door,
it was like I was experiencing them for the first time.
When you first left, I prayed to god every day
that he was gonna bring you back to us.
We needed you so bad, especially our son.
He would ask me every day, "when is my daddy coming home?"
I was so lost when you abandoned us.
And I didn't know what to say.
After a while, I realized you were never coming home,
so I told him that you were in heaven with god.
It killed me to lie to him.
And then my hope turned to bitterness and anger for what you did
and it just continued to grow and eat me up inside.
You were his whole world.
It was a tragic accident.
I'm so sorry--
I was hoping you were not gonna say that.
I know there's nothing I could ever say to take away the pain I caused.
Nothing I can ever do to bring her back.
I live with that moment every day.
I finally just got...
To the point where I realized...
I had to give it to god.
And now I can only hope
that you can find it in your heart to forgive me.
I have tried many, many times, believe me,
but I can't.
You shouldn't be seeking my forgiveness.
You should be seeking his.
Mia, please.
The only question that I wanted answered here today was why.
Why?
But after seeing you, it just doesn't matter anymore.
I think he would be better off still thinking you were dead.
I died a long time ago, in here.
I guess, in a way, we both did.
[Instrumental music playing]
[Country music playing on stereo]
-Thank you. -You boys still kind of have me at a fluster.
You should ask her out.
I mean, you're available and all, you know?
[Laughing] Hey, man.
[Laughing]
How come we've never been to kimbros before?
My old man used to play here.
I never knew that.
Not something I tell people.
-Don't miss! -[Groans]
[Cheering]
* she's sleeping like a baby
losing your touch there, old timer?
* my guitar's leaning on her dresser *
you got lucky.
Even a blind squirrel finds a nut every once in a while.
Skill, dude.
It's a skill.
Bobby: Watch and learn.
Why did you leave me there like that?
-Becca, I'm-- -you know, I had to get a ride back to my car?
[Sighing]
I'm sorry.
How'd you know I was here?
I was driving home and I saw your truck parked outside.
Why'd you take off?
I couldn't deal with it. I had to get out of there.
It brought back bad memories.
Can we start over again?
I don't know. That depends.
I'm totally innocent. I'm not lying.
I've heard that before.
Hey, Bo.
Good work today.
Thanks.
I got pizza coming. You hungry?
Nah. I'm not here for that.
You sure you're not hungry?
No, thanks.
But I might like to take you up on your offer.
Okay, okay.
Some of the guys here, we get together, keep each other strong.
I could sure use some of that right about now.
[Chuckling]
I've been doing this a long time.
Road ain't the easiest place to...
Stay focused, faithful, or sober.
There's a wrong way and a right way to do the road
and believe me, I've done, done 'em both.
We help each other do it the right way. You in?
Yeah. I think so.
Good.
Oh, and, just for the record, if the big boss
catches anybody drinking, he lets 'em go with quickness.
I appreciate the tip.
You're certainly welcome.
[Door opening]
-Zoey, is that you? -Zoey: Yeah.
-[Door closing] -Will you come here a sec?
Zoey: Yeah, coming.
Hmm, or...
I'm thinking black.
-Yeah? -Yeah.
With the belt?
Yeah, belt, definitely.
Mm-hmm.
So are you gonna tell me about it?
Tell you about what?
I know we haven't known each other that long,
but it's obvious you two have a past.
You and Jake. What happened?
Nothing.
Oh, come on.
I broke up with him.
Zoey: How long did you go out for?
Three months, two days, and eleven hours.
Beats my last relationship.
He wanted every date to end up at his place.
Yup, sounds like just about every guy I ever dated.
[Sighing]
Did you sleep with him?
You did!
Zoey.
[Zoey laughs]
That was my past. I'm different now.
Zoey: Yeah, I get it.
I never told anybody this, but,
I dated this guy for a long time...
And he really pressured me into it. It was a big mistake.
Zoey: Anyway, why'd you guys break up?
He cheated on me.
What makes you think this time will be different?
Everybody deserves a second chance.
Right?
[Laughing]
-Becca: Maybe? -Yeah, okay, fine.
Well, you saw him.
[Laughing]
Hey, this is really cute.
How come you never wear this?
It's yours.
Oh, you little thief.
[Laughing]
* teardrops like rain on the rooftops *
get in close. Smile.
* start missing that spot in the road
* where the wild flowers grow
* I close my eyes...
Not bad.
* ...And I go back home
* my Tennessee home
still got two left feet?
What about the waltz?
You got it.
* back home
* my Tennessee home
* where I learned to dream my dreams
* chase the sun spread my wings
* trust that one day they will bring me home
* my Tennessee home
[cheering]
Woman: Looks like we have our very own Jake reeson in the audience tonight.
[Applause]
Jake: Hey, everyone.
Let's see if we can get him up here and sing us a song.
Oh, thanks, yeah, but I don't have my guitar.
Just happen to have an extra one right here.
You know, I'm kind of on a date and--
are you still doing that singing thing?
Oh, yeah, I've been practicing.
-Really? -I ought to warn you, I got real good.
-Oh, yeah? -Yeah, I'll show you.
Hey, let me show you a real woman does this.
All right.
[Applause]
Uh, y'all know real woman?
You're looking at one.
-What key? -Becca: Uh, c.
Woman: Okay.
Y'all ready?
[Band playing]
* maybe I have too many pairs of shoes
* a pair in every color for all of my moods
* and it might be well known I run a little late
* but when I show up it's so worth the wait
* understand it's not a ploy or a plan
* it's who I am
* I'm a real woman and not afraid to own it
* these are my curves I got the nerve
* to bring it in the ballroom
* if you like a real woman a red-blooded woman
* from starting a band to loving a man
* I do it all 'cause I can 'cause I
* I
* I'm a real woman
[Becca chuckling]
Where did you learn to dance like that?
I've always known how to dance like that.
No, you never knew how to waltz.
And there you were, teaching me.
I will say I was really impressed with you tonight.
Yeah.
Well, I had fun.
Why did you never tell me you could sing?
I haven't really sung in a long time.
I should introduce you to my manager.
Oh, no, no, no.
That life is not for me.
Why not? I mean, a voice like that, you could be a star.
Well, there's more to life than being a star.
Not for me there isn't.
That's all I think about.
C'mon.
Come over here.
What about love?
Family?
What?
You're so beautiful.
What?
That was good.
It's not like we haven't kissed before.
Yeah, that was then.
Ah. I get it.
Get what?
I heard you got religious.
I didn't get religious, I got saved.
What does that even mean?
It means that--
you can't kiss me?
I thought you had changed.
But I was wrong.
We both know this isn't gonna work.
You're just gonna walk home?
Fine!
[Instrumental music playing]
I want to commend you guys for sitting down on your day off
and participating in your own recovery.
Bo?
[Sighs]
Well, I saw my wife again the other day, ex-wife.
What happened?
Sorry, Reggie,
-it's just tough. -No, no need to apologize. These things take time.
You took a first step, that's progress.
Take steps, fellas, take steps.
You take one, he'll take two.
I'm sure he'll call.
I've been texting for two days and he hasn't texted back.
Well, did you try going by his house?
I'm afraid of what I'd see.
Call him from my phone.
Why would I do that?
No, that's not right.
Him not calling you isn't right.
Girl: Hey, you want some coffee?
I'm good.
[Cell phone ringing]
Hey, your phone's ringing.
Who is it?
It's just a number.
Jake: Answer it.
Hello?
[Scoffs]
What happened?
Who was it?
I don't know. They hung up.
I've gotta get ready.
[Somber instrumental music playing]
[Sniffles]
I've missed you.
[Sniffles]
[Crying]
[Sniffles]
I've missed you.
How many we loading?
What are you doing here?
I got demoted back to the loading docks, thanks to you.
For what?
Showing up late the other day.
Well, you weren't here.
I needed somebody to sign off on the load.
Welcome back.
Gee, thanks.
[Groans]
So, how's it going with Becca?
It's not.
That was fast.
Yeah.
I got to get out of here, man.
Well, we still got two more hours to closing time.
This town, this job.
It's time to move on.
God, give me the strength, amen.
[Sighing]
[Sniffles]
I got your message.
Thanks for coming.
The stone looks good.
I used to come out here every Sunday.
I remember.
When you left, I was lost.
Seeing you after all these years made me realize how...
Not forgiving you has slowly destroyed me...
And our son.
I used to close my eyes
and just hope it was all just a bad dream.
And that you were just gonna reach over and hold me,
let me know it was all okay.
Now you said something the other day that made me realize that it is--
I came here to tell you...
That I forgive you.
[Instrumental music playing]
[Country music playing]
* ain't even left but i--
hey, hang on, hang on, hang on.
That's not the right tempo.
Man, that's the right tempo, you just missed the down beat.
Uh, I'm not missing anything, man.
Start over.
[Country music playing]
* hey, girl I'm gonna be late
* can't find my keys can't concentrate
* ain't even left, I can't--
-wait-- -Neal: That's enough, Jake.
What are you doing?
Neal: Give us a minute, will you?
What's the problem?
The engineer said you were 30 minutes late.
And you been drinking again.
I just had a couple of beers.
I told you before, no drinking before a session.
What's the big deal?
I pay this engineer by the hour, Jake.
Take it out of my royalties.
I would if you had any.
I'm terminating your contract.
You can't be serious.
I'm the best singer you got.
Maybe, but this is Nashville, Jake.
I can go outside and find a dozen guys as good as you working at the local ihop.
What's that supposed to mean?
Talent alone is never gonna cut it.
Commitment and dependability make a true star.
You show up late and you can't even get the right beat.
I'm done wasting money on you, Jake.
We need to talk about this.
We're focusing on Tate now.
He's amazing.
-We need to talk about this. -And dependable.
I'm sorry.
It's not personal, it's business.
You'll be begging to have me back.
This is not happening.
[Car horn blaring]
[Instrumental music playing]
[Cell phone vibrating]
[Door opening]
Ah, as if this day couldn't get any worse.
I need to talk to you.
Must be pretty serious for you to come all the way out here, huh?
It is serious.
Look, if this is where you tell me all about the birds
and the bees, I've heard it.
We really need to talk.
We needed to talk a long time ago.
Don't you think you've had enough for one night?
You really care?
Of course, I care.
Just... write another check,
that's how you usually show you care, right?
Join me?
No, I don't want any.
Your call.
Jake, please...
I need to explain something to you and I need you to listen to me.
You said, "please."
This ought to be good.
Look, when your sister died--
you just checked out on me...
And buried yourself in that stupid nursery.
I did not just check out on you.
Yeah, you did.
[Sighing]
What's this?
They're from your father.
What?
He sent them to you every year.
What are you talking about?
He didn't die.
What did you just say?
You said he was killed in a car accident.
Jake, I told you that, so that you wouldn't--
you lied to me about my father dying?
I know, I was just trying to--
where is he?
Where is he living?
I don't know.
Well, how do you know he isn't dead?
'Cause he came by the house.
When?
Mia: Just a few days ago.
Why didn't you tell me?
Jake, I am trying to do that right now.
-Where is he? -You've been drinking.
I just don't-- I don't think it's a good idea.
You don't decide when I get to see him.
Jake, please.
Tell me, where is he?
You're hurting me.
Where is he?
Bo, you feel ready to share with us tonight?
Whatever it is.
When I was living inside that bottle,
even though I believed that Christ had died for my sins and Rose again,
and I truly believed I was forgiven,
I refused to let go of the pain,
until a friend of mine told me one day, he said...
He said, "Reggie, you've got to forgive you."
It's like this horrible dream...
That plays over and over in my head.
No matter how hard I try to make it stop, I just can't.
Bo: I'd been pushing myself that week,
working a couple of double shifts,
trying to make ends meet.
It was my son's birthday and I'd promised him a new fishing pole.
I forgot my keys in the house,
so I jumped out of the truck to run in and get 'em.
Came back out, and there sat Lily.
She wanted to go.
I want to go, daddy.
Bo: I'm gonna be right back.
She just smiled.
I said, "baby, you can't go.
"I don't have your car seat."
She just had a way of looking at me through those eyes that
I just couldn't say no to.
[Tires screeching]
[Crashing]
[Bo sighs]
Bo: She was only five years old.
It was all my fault.
[Screaming]
Bo: Everything changed that day.
I didn't want to live anymore.
I started drinking, abusing drugs,
verbally abusing my wife and my son.
Every time I looked at Mia, I could see it in her eyes,
blame, hatred.
I still hear my boy calling out, "where's Lily, daddy?
"Where'd she go?"
What kind of a father could I have been to my son?
Leaving my wife and my boy was the hardest thing I ever did.
But I honestly thought they'd be better off without me.
Bo: Now I realize that was a big mistake.
[Bo sighs]
I miss 'em.
I swear to god, I miss 'em.
I miss 'em so much.
Jake?
Jake, I'm sorry.
Jake!
I'm sorry, buddy. Come here.
Jake!
Jake, please, I need to talk to you.
-How could you? -It was a mistake.
How could you just leave?
I'm sorry.
What are you sorry for, old man?
Sorry for abandoning me when I was nine years old?
Sorry for my mom getting drunk
and crying herself to sleep every night?
Sorry for me growing up without a dad, thinking he was dead,
and watching all my friends do things with their dads?
You have no idea what sorry is.
I'm just asking you to forgive me.
Would forgiving you bring my sister back?
Would it?
Son, I want to--
I am not your son.
Now you listen to me, old man.
You stay away from my mother and me.
Do you understand me?
Do you?
You'll never be my father.
My father is dead.
Jake, please!
Jake!
[Instrumental music playing]
[Knocking on door]
It's open.
Hey, you okay?
What are you doing here?
Becca: Um...
Well, I came to say goodbye.
And to give you this.
I'm leaving to Haiti for two months, next week.
Haiti?
But you just got back.
Well, they still need help.
Look, whatever you're going through, Jake, I want you to know that...
That I care and that god cares and that--
[scoffing]
God.
You're kidding me, right?
What god?
The god that loves you.
You really believe that?
Yes, I do, with all my heart.
What do you know about real pain, Becca?
You're just a good little church girl now, who's gonna wind up
marrying some good little church boy one day
and living happily ever after.
There's something I never told you.
Um...
When we were living in Nashville after my father died,
my momma flipped out and, uh...
And I started using every kind of drug I could get a hold of.
When my mom found out, she said I could get help,
or she was kicking me out of the house.
And so being the angry person that I was,
I just did more and more drugs.
And then one day when I was already high,
I just wanted to end it all.
But just before I cut my wrists,
I said a prayer...
Asking god to forgive me.
And he answered...
'Cause I heard a voice that said,
"you need to ask god to save you."
So, do I believe in a god
that loves me,
that loves you,
all of us?
Yeah, I do.
And I hope that one day you do too.
[Sniffles]
Goodbye, Jake.
[Door closing]
I...
I saw my dad the other day.
[Instrumental music playing]
[Car starts]
[Guitar music playing]
* just sitting still
* like cars in park on a freeway
* what good are wheels
* if they don't roll
* boy, can't you see that's us
* we're stuck and I can't stay here where we are
* baby, I need you to know
* I want you to move over and make room for me
* move closer and give in to me *
I'm empty here.
We're getting ready to close, Jake.
I need another beer.
You need to go home.
You have no idea what I need.
Come on, Jake.
Look, you know me.
Everyone knows me. I'm Jake reeson,
the best country singer in this godforsaken town.
* stop moving backwards and sideways
* start moving forward with me *
now...
Give me another beer.
Tell you what.
It's on me.
You drink it and you go home.
Walk home.
I pay my own tabs, sir.
* in my life and get under my skin, baby, please
* I want you to move out of this ordinary
* move onto extraordinary
* move in my direction let your heart lead
* stop moving backwards and sideways
* start moving forward with me
* with me
* baby, with me
* start moving forward with me *
[whooping]
[Applause]
Woman: I'm gonna go pay the tab. I'll be back.
Pay my tab.
Hey.
Leaving so early, huh?
Um, it's actually late and I need to get home for work tomorrow.
Why don't you stick around?
-It'll be fun. -You stick around and have fun
and I'm gonna go home and go to sleep.
I really liked your performance.
That's funny. I didn't think you heard any of it.
No, I loved it.
Let me buy you a drink.
Thanks, but, no thanks.
What's the problem?
Whoa!
Becca's a great girl and you blew it, and this?
Never, never gonna happen.
Have a nice walk.
Hey, man, been looking for you.
Get in line, loser.
Where you going?
Somewhere you're not.
Oh, you got that right.
What's up?
Oh, I think someone owes me an apology.
I think you and your girl posse
need to mind your own business.
[Grunting]
Stand him up, boys.
[Grunting]
You're pathetic.
[Instrumental music playing]
[Man singing]
* just as I am
* without one plea
* but that thy blood was shed for me
* and as thou bidst me come to thee
* o lamb of god
[groans]
* I come
hello?
* I come
Jake: Hey!
Did you see those guys?
What guys?
The guys that mugged me.
I didn't see anybody.
I was just standing here singing my song.
[Sighs]
My boots.
They stole my boots.
I can see that.
[Groaning]
Jake: Well, did you hear anything?
I mean, I assume you can still hear when you play, right?
This is not happening, right now.
So what do you think?
[Scoffs]
I think I'm in the twilight zone.
No, I mean about my song.
Oh, sorry, man, I don't like hymns.
My name's buck.
Yeah.
You know, you look like--
Larry gatlin?
Boy has a face of an angel.
[Chuckles] I get it all the time.
No, not Larry gatlin. You look like...
What am I doing?
Talking to some guy who's singing in the dark.
You know, singing's a mighty powerful thing.
It's a god-given talent.
Wait...
I'm not dead, am I?
You came pretty close, by the looks of you.
Yeah.
Sometimes I wish I was.
What are you doing here?
Just passing through.
No, I saw you twice last week.
You're not just passing through.
Well, my work's just not all quite done yet.
What do you do?
Whatever it takes.
Huh.
-I'm Jake. -I know who you are. I've seen you perform.
You're real good.
[Scoffs] Who cares?
All things were made by him.
And through him.
[Scoffs]
What does that mean?
Well, it means that god has given our talents,
so we'll bring him the glory.
Great.
So you're another one of those weirdo preacher guys.
No.
No, I'm just trying to help out.
Yeah, well, how about you help out by tracking down
those guys that stole my stuff.
Just material things.
I heard that before.
Buck: Well, that's true.
Easy for you to say, man.
You got your boots.
What are you doing here anyway?
Just singing my song.
To who?
Anybody who needs to hear it.
Oh...
[Chuckles]
Kinda hard to perform in the dark, huh?
Pretty hard to do anything when you're in the dark.
Yeah.
[Buzzing]
[Instrumental music playing]
Bo: Are you ready for your present?
Happy birthday, son.
Thank you, daddy.
Bo: You betcha.
* my dog just up and ran away
* my trailer rent is two months late
* my baby stole my truck and now she's gone
* my life is turning out
* just like a country song
[Sobbing]
[Instrumental music playing]
Jake: Come to me.
Give me rest.
[Sobbing]
[Music continues]
[Sighing]
Hey, mom.
Mom.
My god, your face!
What happened?
It's not important.
Can we talk for a minute?
Of course.
Why didn't you ever tell me the truth about him?
You would ask me every day, "where's my daddy?
"Where's Lily?"
I just-- it killed me to see what it was doing to you
and I didn't know what to do,
so I thought I did what was right.
I thought that if you thought that
they were both together in heaven, that you would eventually be okay with that.
I know now that I was wrong.
I don't like who I am anymore, mom.
And I can't help but think that if...
If my father had have been there
all those years that I'd be a different person,
that I'd be a better man.
It's never too late to change.
Yeah.
I really just tried to protect us both.
Jake, please, forgive me.
Please.
After Lily died, your dad was just a broken man
and all he did was drink.
You don't remember what it was like.
But he loved me.
I do remember that.
Yes.
He loved you very much.
That's why I sing.
Can you forgive me?
I'll try.
[Instrumental music playing]
Hey, Lily.
Jake: Sorry I haven't been to see you in a while.
We love you.
I love you, baby.
[Music continues]
Hey, Jake, how you doing?
Good. I'm here to see my dad.
Your father isn't here, son.
I thought he was staying here.
The tour's moving on to Houston.
He decided not to join us.
He left early this morning.
Oh.
You know where he was going?
He didn't say.
Your dad's a good man, Jake.
And he loves you very much.
You know, forgiveness is a powerful thing.
To give and to receive.
Thank you.
You bet.
Good luck out there.
All right.
Take care.
[Knocking on door]
Ugh.
Huh, looking good.
She's getting ready to leave, so--
I just came to say goodbye.
Well, I don't think she wants to see you.
No, I also wanted to apologize to you,
for the other night.
I was out of line.
I'm sorry.
[Sighing]
I accept.
All right, fine, you can come in.
Becca.
-Hey. -What happened?
I got what was coming to me.
Look, I'm sorry.
I'm sorry about everything, hurting your feelings,
coming on too strong, shutting you out.
You know, you can stop me at any time.
[Laughing]
Hopefully, I can see you when you get back?
Yeah, I don't think that's a good idea.
I was hoping you weren't gonna say that.
I really am sorry.
And I know I've been wrong, but...
I'm asking you forgive me.
I mean, I do forgive you and I believe you're sorry.
It's just you were right when you said we both know this isn't gonna work.
No, no.
I didn't know what I was saying.
I was an angry person then, I'm not now.
Look, I just don't think--
look, I know what I want...
And it's you.
It's you.
[Sighing]
We're just not in the same place right now, Jake.
I'm sorry.
Okay.
Well, I know you've got to start packing, so--
yeah.
Have a great trip.
Thanks.
Oh, I almost forgot.
What's this?
Some going away music.
Hey...
I'm really gonna miss you.
Hey.
It's only gonna be two months. [Chuckles]
Yeah.
I suppose.
You have a god-given talent, Jake.
You're gonna do great.
Thanks.
[Door closing]
[Instrumental music playing]
Looks like you could use a hand.
Yeah, 'cause I've been pulling your weight.
I'm really sorry.
You'll be more sorry if you don't grab a bag
and get to work.
Yeah.
I got two of them. Watch this.
Yeah, yeah.
[Laughing]
Is that it?
It is.
It's good to see you.
You too.
I missed hanging.
Yeah.
But you're back?
I am.
I'm back.
[Song playing]
* until today I believed without a doubt
* I had gone down this roadway too far
* to turn around
* I carry the weight of the past on my back
* 'til the day I die
* but thanks to you
* now I realize
* that every lie that's been told can be untold
* and every soul that's been sold can be unsold
* every angry word that's been spoke can be unspoken
* and every heart that's been broke
* can be unbroken
* I know that it takes a lot of guts to tell the truth
* and a heart won't be fixed overnight
* when it's broke in two
* you never gave up on me
* even though I kept pushing you away
* you showed me how
* it's not too late to change
* yeah
* and every lie that's been told can be untold
* and every soul that's been sold can be unsold
* every angry word that's been spoke can be unspoken
* and every heart that's been broke
* can be unbroken
if I hadn't asked for the fishing pole,
then dad never would have left, Lily would still be alive.
It wasn't your fault, sweetie.
It wasn't your fault.
You were never meant to carry these burdens.
* yeah
* 'cause every lie that's been told can be untold
* and every soul that's been sold can be unsold
* and every angry word that's been spoke can be unspoken
* and every heart
* that's been broke can be unbroken
* be unbroken
* yeah
* can be unbroken
[cheering]
[Instrumental music playing]
Brothers and sisters, please grab your pew bibles
and turn with me to Matthew, chapter 11.
Beginning in verse 28, Jesus says these words,
"come to me all you that are weary
"and are carrying heavy burdens and I will give you rest."
[Music continues]
[ Like a country song playing]
* my dog just up and ran away
* my trailer rent is two months late
* my baby stole my truck and now she's gone
* my life is turning out
* just like a country song
* the fish just snapped my fishing pole
* my momma's hooked on dipping skoal
* my rooster crows at dusk instead of dawn
* my life is turning out just like a country song
* when things are going sideways
* I'll just hit the highway and leave my troubles behind
* I'll just find the dirt road
* and know wherever it goes I'm gonna be just fine
* my brother Joe is back in jail
* I hocked my gun to pay his bail
* and now he's popped a tent up on my lawn
* my life is turning out just like a country song *
[Music stops]
-Man 1: Why have they stopped? -Man 2: What's he doing?
-Man 2: He's not playing. -Man 1: Why'd they stop playing?
[Indistinct chatter]
* well, lookie there my dog came back
* the rooster had a heart attack
* baby pulled up in my truck
* cried and said she's still in love
* begged and begged and pleaded all night long
* my life is turning out
* just like a country song
* my life is turning out
* just like a country song
* like a country song
* just like a country song
[applause]
[Cheering]
[Upbeat music playing]
* I've had it all
* been to the top of the mountain
* felt ten feet tall
* hearing them scream and shouting out my name
* one taste of fame
* yeah, it feels great but at the end of the day
* I want to love and be loved
* and be a friend you trust
* and raise my children to be strong
* I want to give more than I get
* love god 'til my last breath
* and know in my heart when
* I'm gone I lived this song
* I lived this song
* give my heart away
* like it's never been broken
* stand in the rain
* with my head back and my arms wide open
* turn wrong to right switch dark to light
* change someone's life before I run out of time
* yeah, I want to love and be loved
* and be a friend you trust
* and raise my children to be strong
* I want to give more than I get
* love god 'til my last breath
* and know in my heart when
* I'm gone I lived this song
[country music playing]
* I was just gonna ride in
* steal some love like a desperado
* slip away in the darkness
* but I don't want to go
* tell me what do I do now
* I was just gonna ride in
* steal some love like a desperado
* slip away in the darkness
* but I don't want to go
* she's sleeping like a baby
* my guitar's leaning on her dresser
* my boots want to take me away
* but my heart won't let 'em
* oh
* what do I do now
* what do I do, oh what am I gonna do now
* somebody tell me what do I do now
* yeah what do I do now *