1 00:00:07,091 --> 00:00:08,342 [Elizabeth] Previously on The Baxters... 2 00:00:08,426 --> 00:00:10,177 We need to talk about Kari's wedding dress. 3 00:00:12,972 --> 00:00:13,806 What if he shuts us both out? 4 00:00:14,181 --> 00:00:15,850 I'm terrified, Mom. 5 00:00:19,812 --> 00:00:20,646 Would you be comfortable giving me Ashley's number? 6 00:00:21,272 --> 00:00:22,398 I'm always gonna be here to make you feel better. 7 00:00:22,481 --> 00:00:24,108 Excuse me. 8 00:00:25,860 --> 00:00:27,027 Imagine how hard it is for her to hear that she's being replaced. 9 00:00:28,571 --> 00:00:29,530 Kari, are you having second thoughts about the wedding? 10 00:00:31,157 --> 00:00:34,702 Miss Baxter? Yeah, sickness taking Adrian's life is SIDA 11 00:00:34,785 --> 00:00:36,704 or as you in America call... 12 00:00:37,872 --> 00:00:38,706 AIDS. 13 00:00:40,833 --> 00:00:42,209 [theme song playing] 14 00:00:43,711 --> 00:00:46,964 ♪ 'Cause life has a way Of pulling us under ♪ 15 00:00:47,047 --> 00:00:48,966 ♪ But we'll stick it out ♪ 16 00:00:49,925 --> 00:00:52,595 {\an8} ♪ If we got each other ♪ 17 00:00:52,678 --> 00:00:55,765 {\an8} ♪ When it all feels too much ♪ 18 00:00:55,848 --> 00:00:59,810 {\an8} ♪ I know you'll come running For me ♪ 19 00:00:59,894 --> 00:01:04,106 {\an8} ♪ Through the highs and lows We'll find our way home ♪ 20 00:01:04,190 --> 00:01:05,441 {\an8} ♪ Family ♪ 21 00:01:07,735 --> 00:01:09,862 {\an8} ♪ Oh, oh, oh ♪ 22 00:01:09,945 --> 00:01:10,988 ♪ Family ♪ 23 00:01:22,041 --> 00:01:23,626 {\an8}Okay. 24 00:01:23,709 --> 00:01:25,377 {\an8}I feel like I'm forgetting something. 25 00:01:25,461 --> 00:01:28,964 {\an8}Ash, you've double... Triple checked. 26 00:01:29,048 --> 00:01:30,758 {\an8}-You're not... -Cole's already with mom 27 00:01:31,842 --> 00:01:34,178 {\an8}Portfolio's been shipped. 28 00:01:34,261 --> 00:01:36,305 {\an8}Keys and car's almost here. 29 00:01:37,139 --> 00:01:38,974 {\an8}Hey, Ash. 30 00:01:39,058 --> 00:01:40,142 {\an8}I'm really proud of you. 31 00:01:42,061 --> 00:01:43,562 {\an8}Thanks. 32 00:01:43,646 --> 00:01:45,022 {\an8}Keep me posted from LA, okay? 33 00:01:45,606 --> 00:01:46,982 {\an8}Okay. Bye. 34 00:01:47,066 --> 00:01:47,983 {\an8}Bye. 35 00:01:52,613 --> 00:01:54,156 [Ashley] Hey. What are you doing here? 36 00:01:54,240 --> 00:01:57,326 Hey, Ash. Can we talk for a few minutes? 37 00:01:57,409 --> 00:01:59,703 {\an8}Yeah, but can't it wait? I'm on my way to the airport. 38 00:01:59,787 --> 00:02:01,747 {\an8}No, no, it really can't. This is important. 39 00:02:04,959 --> 00:02:06,669 What? 40 00:02:06,752 --> 00:02:08,879 I overheard your phone call at Mom and Dad's. 41 00:02:08,963 --> 00:02:11,090 Ashley, I know about Adrian. 42 00:02:14,885 --> 00:02:17,555 {\an8}Brooke, my ride's here, I have to go. 43 00:02:17,638 --> 00:02:20,182 Ashley, listen to me. This is serious. 44 00:02:20,266 --> 00:02:23,727 I really think that you should stay home and get tested as soon as possible. 45 00:02:23,811 --> 00:02:24,979 Yeah, I will, when I get back. 46 00:02:25,062 --> 00:02:26,647 Ashley, if you test positive, 47 00:02:26,730 --> 00:02:28,607 you need to start treatment immediately. 48 00:02:28,691 --> 00:02:30,025 I said I don't have time for this. 49 00:02:30,109 --> 00:02:31,819 I am literally on my way to the airport. 50 00:02:32,653 --> 00:02:35,531 Ashley, I love you, 51 00:02:35,614 --> 00:02:37,032 and I... 52 00:02:38,576 --> 00:02:39,410 I don't know what I would do if something happened to you. 53 00:02:40,578 --> 00:02:42,580 Adrian didn't have it when we were together. 54 00:02:42,663 --> 00:02:44,582 How can you be sure? 55 00:02:44,665 --> 00:02:46,709 I know that I don't need to tell you this, 56 00:02:46,792 --> 00:02:48,794 but if you contracted the virus, 57 00:02:48,878 --> 00:02:51,088 then Cole could have it too. 58 00:02:51,171 --> 00:02:53,424 Cole is perfectly healthy. He's fine. 59 00:02:53,507 --> 00:02:55,426 I think it's important that we rule it out. 60 00:02:55,509 --> 00:02:57,303 I have to go to the gallery opening, okay. 61 00:02:57,386 --> 00:02:58,929 My future depends on it. 62 00:03:07,187 --> 00:03:09,940 {\an8}[peppy song playing] 63 00:03:10,024 --> 00:03:11,775 {\an8}When's your future fiancee getting here? 64 00:03:13,152 --> 00:03:14,028 {\an8}Yo! 65 00:03:14,570 --> 00:03:15,487 {\an8}Landon. 66 00:03:15,571 --> 00:03:16,405 {\an8}What? 67 00:03:16,488 --> 00:03:17,323 {\an8}When does Ashley get in here? 68 00:03:17,406 --> 00:03:18,324 {\an8}She got in late last night. 69 00:03:18,824 --> 00:03:20,618 {\an8}Ah! 70 00:03:20,701 --> 00:03:22,703 {\an8}That's why you're tired. 71 00:03:22,786 --> 00:03:24,788 {\an8}No, I haven't seen her yet. 72 00:03:24,872 --> 00:03:25,915 {\an8}Her big show's tonight. 73 00:03:25,998 --> 00:03:27,416 {\an8}So I'm meeting her at the gallery. 74 00:03:27,499 --> 00:03:30,836 {\an8}And I need to leave here by, like, 4:30 maybe 4:00. 75 00:03:30,920 --> 00:03:32,546 I gotta go home, take a shower, 76 00:03:32,630 --> 00:03:34,465 change, get all the supplies. 77 00:03:34,548 --> 00:03:36,050 -And then I gotta... -Deep breaths, buddy. 78 00:03:37,551 --> 00:03:38,636 {\an8}It's gonna be amazing. 79 00:03:39,637 --> 00:03:41,180 {\an8}Yeah. 80 00:03:41,263 --> 00:03:42,973 {\an8}You think you can cover for me tonight while I'm gone? 81 00:03:43,057 --> 00:03:44,391 {\an8}It'd be my honor. 82 00:03:44,475 --> 00:03:46,518 {\an8}-Thanks, bro. -No problem, dude. 83 00:03:46,602 --> 00:03:48,729 {\an8}Oh, help me finish this truck, though. 84 00:03:50,814 --> 00:03:52,441 [man] So, how was everybody's day? 85 00:03:52,524 --> 00:03:53,442 [music playing on earphones] 86 00:03:53,525 --> 00:03:54,735 It was... It was pretty good. 87 00:03:54,818 --> 00:03:57,029 -Yeah? -Yeah, mine was good, too. 88 00:03:57,112 --> 00:03:58,697 [girl 1] We had that quiz again. 89 00:03:58,781 --> 00:04:00,616 I don't know if it went the best. 90 00:04:00,699 --> 00:04:01,867 -[girl 2] Yeah. -Believe in yourself. 91 00:04:01,951 --> 00:04:03,243 [laughter] 92 00:04:03,327 --> 00:04:04,203 Should we begin? 93 00:04:04,286 --> 00:04:05,162 [girls] Yes. 94 00:04:07,331 --> 00:04:09,291 Okay, so today we're gonna talk about... 95 00:04:09,375 --> 00:04:10,292 [increases music volume] 96 00:04:10,376 --> 00:04:11,543 ♪ Can you help me out? ♪ 97 00:04:12,962 --> 00:04:14,254 ♪ Can you help me out? ♪ 98 00:04:18,217 --> 00:04:21,053 -[Kari] Almost ready with the next one. -[Elizabeth] Okay. 99 00:04:21,929 --> 00:04:23,347 Say a little prayer. 100 00:04:23,430 --> 00:04:24,848 Mom, the wedding is so soon. 101 00:04:24,932 --> 00:04:26,100 If we don't pick a dress today, 102 00:04:27,393 --> 00:04:28,227 Kari's gonna be walking down the aisle in jeans. 103 00:04:30,604 --> 00:04:32,147 -Oh. -Oh, wow. 104 00:04:32,231 --> 00:04:33,649 That's so pretty. 105 00:04:33,732 --> 00:04:35,234 You look beautiful, Kari. 106 00:04:35,317 --> 00:04:36,276 -Yeah? -[Erin] Yeah. 107 00:04:36,360 --> 00:04:38,070 [Elizabeth] It's beautiful. 108 00:04:38,153 --> 00:04:40,322 -Honey, it's gorgeous. -You look so pretty. 109 00:04:40,406 --> 00:04:41,782 Oh, and I love the cut. 110 00:04:42,950 --> 00:04:44,118 So pretty. 111 00:04:44,201 --> 00:04:45,869 -[Kari sighs] -Oh, no. 112 00:04:45,953 --> 00:04:49,498 Wait, wait. We can't decide without the finishing touch. 113 00:04:49,581 --> 00:04:51,792 -Oh, wow. -That's really special. 114 00:04:51,875 --> 00:04:52,710 Gorgeous. 115 00:04:53,585 --> 00:04:55,004 It's pretty. 116 00:04:55,087 --> 00:04:56,338 I feel a "but" coming. 117 00:04:56,922 --> 00:04:58,382 But... 118 00:04:58,465 --> 00:05:01,176 It's just not the one. 119 00:05:01,260 --> 00:05:02,636 Plenty more to see. 120 00:05:02,720 --> 00:05:04,263 -Let me go pull some from the racks. -[sighs] 121 00:05:05,389 --> 00:05:07,057 I should go home. 122 00:05:07,141 --> 00:05:09,393 I left Jessie with Diane hours ago. 123 00:05:09,810 --> 00:05:10,894 I'm sorry. 124 00:05:10,978 --> 00:05:12,396 Oh, honey. Don't worry. 125 00:05:12,980 --> 00:05:14,565 Ryan adores you. 126 00:05:14,648 --> 00:05:16,483 And he wouldn't care if you walk down the aisle 127 00:05:16,567 --> 00:05:17,943 wearing one of the pretty dresses 128 00:05:18,027 --> 00:05:19,737 -that are already in your closet. -Mm-hm. 129 00:05:21,488 --> 00:05:23,741 He asked me the other day if I'm having second thoughts. 130 00:05:25,242 --> 00:05:26,952 I didn't know how to answer him. 131 00:05:27,995 --> 00:05:29,204 Are you? 132 00:05:29,288 --> 00:05:31,290 Preparing for this wedding with Diane here 133 00:05:31,373 --> 00:05:33,167 has been really hard. 134 00:05:33,250 --> 00:05:37,546 I feel like I can't let myself picture the day, 135 00:05:38,005 --> 00:05:39,965 which is why 136 00:05:40,049 --> 00:05:42,176 I can't picture the dress. 137 00:05:42,259 --> 00:05:45,596 Well, why don't you try to picture it right now? 138 00:05:46,764 --> 00:05:48,766 Just close your eyes. 139 00:05:48,849 --> 00:05:50,225 Come on, Kari, it'll be fun. 140 00:05:50,309 --> 00:05:51,185 [chuckles] 141 00:05:52,603 --> 00:05:56,190 Imagine this is the morning of your wedding 142 00:05:56,273 --> 00:05:59,610 and you're about to walk through the church doors, 143 00:05:59,693 --> 00:06:02,863 catch a glimpse of yourself in a mirror. 144 00:06:02,946 --> 00:06:04,531 What does your dress look like? 145 00:06:06,492 --> 00:06:07,951 Okay, um... 146 00:06:08,827 --> 00:06:10,412 It has long sleeves. 147 00:06:11,914 --> 00:06:13,373 They're a delicate lace, 148 00:06:14,041 --> 00:06:14,917 and... 149 00:06:16,376 --> 00:06:18,045 the bodice is simple. 150 00:06:18,670 --> 00:06:19,671 Just white 151 00:06:20,714 --> 00:06:21,757 and... 152 00:06:22,508 --> 00:06:25,177 it has a full skirt, 153 00:06:25,260 --> 00:06:27,971 but not too full, you know. 154 00:06:29,223 --> 00:06:30,224 [sighs] 155 00:06:32,142 --> 00:06:36,772 Honestly, it's a dress you don't see in stores these days. 156 00:06:36,855 --> 00:06:40,859 Something with a history as amazing as Ryan and mine. 157 00:06:42,736 --> 00:06:47,157 I have one last idea up my sleeve. 158 00:06:48,033 --> 00:06:48,909 Really? 159 00:06:51,995 --> 00:06:54,414 [hip-hop music playing on earphones] 160 00:06:56,667 --> 00:06:58,377 -[phone chimes] -[music stops] 161 00:06:58,460 --> 00:06:59,711 [girl 1] ...in a while, so, I think I've forgotten a bit of it. 162 00:06:59,795 --> 00:07:01,421 [girl 2] Peter's Story is one of my favorites. 163 00:07:03,173 --> 00:07:05,342 It's the one I go to whenever I feel myself questioning my faith. 164 00:07:05,425 --> 00:07:08,053 [man] Peter was considered one of Jesus' most devoted followers. 165 00:07:08,137 --> 00:07:11,473 But then I know that he denied him three times. 166 00:07:11,557 --> 00:07:14,893 Jesus took a man who blatantly denied him in one moment, 167 00:07:14,977 --> 00:07:18,021 and the next establishes him as the rock of his church. 168 00:07:18,105 --> 00:07:20,732 That's the God of new beginnings. 169 00:07:20,816 --> 00:07:22,818 [girl 2] How did Jesus even trust Peter? 170 00:07:22,901 --> 00:07:26,155 It just doesn't make sense when so many others were loyal. 171 00:07:26,238 --> 00:07:29,700 Feels like Peter was just let back in without consequences. 172 00:07:29,783 --> 00:07:31,118 Yeah, totally. 173 00:07:32,369 --> 00:07:33,829 I don't know. 174 00:07:33,912 --> 00:07:36,081 Proverbs 17:9, says, 175 00:07:36,165 --> 00:07:39,585 "Love prospers when a fault is forgiven." 176 00:07:39,668 --> 00:07:42,254 So Peter found his way back. 177 00:07:42,337 --> 00:07:45,883 I like to think he was never fully gone. 178 00:07:45,966 --> 00:07:49,178 Peter could have gone far away from Jesus, but he cared too much for that. 179 00:07:49,261 --> 00:07:50,762 He stayed among his community, 180 00:07:50,846 --> 00:07:54,057 even through his anger and confusion. 181 00:07:54,141 --> 00:07:58,187 Maybe he knew that he needed them to find his way back to his faith. 182 00:07:58,270 --> 00:07:59,563 God knows we have doubts. 183 00:07:59,646 --> 00:08:03,734 Like Peter. Jesus gave room for Peter's doubt. 184 00:08:05,819 --> 00:08:06,904 And Peter came home. 185 00:08:12,201 --> 00:08:13,202 Hello? 186 00:08:29,551 --> 00:08:30,636 [gasps] 187 00:09:12,803 --> 00:09:13,804 Landon. 188 00:09:15,514 --> 00:09:16,682 What are you... 189 00:09:17,307 --> 00:09:19,685 Ashley Baxter, 190 00:09:19,768 --> 00:09:21,895 I fell for you on the zoo trip 191 00:09:21,979 --> 00:09:23,939 in Mr. Garrett's fifth grade class. 192 00:09:24,022 --> 00:09:26,400 And every single day since, 193 00:09:26,483 --> 00:09:27,484 I've loved you more. 194 00:09:29,152 --> 00:09:30,570 My heart belongs to you. 195 00:09:32,406 --> 00:09:33,782 For a very long time, I've... 196 00:09:35,158 --> 00:09:36,910 I've wanted to ask you one question. 197 00:09:41,915 --> 00:09:43,041 Ashley, 198 00:09:44,293 --> 00:09:45,752 will you marry me? 199 00:09:49,172 --> 00:09:50,299 I, uh... 200 00:09:50,924 --> 00:09:51,842 Ash... 201 00:09:54,052 --> 00:09:55,512 it's a yes or no question. 202 00:09:59,766 --> 00:10:01,184 No. 203 00:10:04,313 --> 00:10:05,147 No? 204 00:10:06,857 --> 00:10:09,151 [woman] Hello? Can I come in? 205 00:10:09,234 --> 00:10:10,986 Yeah, that's fine. 206 00:10:12,863 --> 00:10:14,823 Did you finish whatever your surprise was for our star on her big night? 207 00:10:14,906 --> 00:10:17,409 Yeah, we're done here. Thanks for letting me in early. 208 00:10:17,492 --> 00:10:18,869 [woman] Sure, hope it was a hit. 209 00:10:19,911 --> 00:10:22,456 Oh, why the long face? 210 00:10:22,539 --> 00:10:25,709 Tonight is the night that's gonna change your life forever. 211 00:10:25,792 --> 00:10:27,127 I need to see a smile. 212 00:10:28,503 --> 00:10:29,796 Okay. We'll work on that. 213 00:10:29,880 --> 00:10:31,173 I need to steal you for a sec. 214 00:10:32,591 --> 00:10:33,425 I just... I can't figure out where to put our programs 215 00:10:34,259 --> 00:10:35,093 with your gorgeous face on them. 216 00:10:35,427 --> 00:10:36,386 Yeah, sure. 217 00:10:36,470 --> 00:10:37,429 Yeah? Okay. 218 00:11:33,985 --> 00:11:35,070 [knocking on door] 219 00:11:39,282 --> 00:11:40,367 Hi, Luke. 220 00:11:44,162 --> 00:11:47,666 [Elizabeth] This has been in my family for generations. 221 00:11:47,749 --> 00:11:50,335 Oh, Mom. Grandma's dress. 222 00:11:50,419 --> 00:11:51,878 Mm-hm. Yes. 223 00:11:52,921 --> 00:11:54,172 I wore it. 224 00:11:54,256 --> 00:11:58,427 And now maybe you'll continue the tradition. 225 00:11:58,510 --> 00:12:01,012 I've only ever seen it in pictures. It's... 226 00:12:01,096 --> 00:12:02,514 It's in perfect shape. 227 00:12:02,597 --> 00:12:04,182 -It's beautiful, right? -Yeah. 228 00:12:04,266 --> 00:12:05,976 Lace sleeves, 229 00:12:06,059 --> 00:12:07,811 simple bodice, 230 00:12:07,894 --> 00:12:12,941 full, but not obnoxiously full skirt. 231 00:12:13,024 --> 00:12:15,777 I guess we've had similar visions. 232 00:12:17,362 --> 00:12:18,738 You want to try it on? 233 00:12:19,990 --> 00:12:22,742 I love it. But if it doesn't fit, 234 00:12:22,826 --> 00:12:24,536 we don't have time to get it altered. 235 00:12:25,787 --> 00:12:28,373 I just have a feeling about it, you know? 236 00:12:28,457 --> 00:12:30,000 Take it home. Right? 237 00:12:30,083 --> 00:12:32,919 When you're in the right heart space, you can try it on. 238 00:12:34,087 --> 00:12:35,088 [phone chimes] 239 00:12:44,473 --> 00:12:45,640 Everything okay? 240 00:12:46,183 --> 00:12:47,642 Yeah. 241 00:12:47,726 --> 00:12:51,062 Um, Diane wants to talk to me and Ryan about something. 242 00:12:51,146 --> 00:12:53,773 Okay. Well, maybe it's a good thing. 243 00:12:53,857 --> 00:12:54,900 I don't know. 244 00:12:56,067 --> 00:12:57,194 She's been pretty quiet since we were here 245 00:12:57,277 --> 00:12:59,154 the other day for Maddie's party. 246 00:12:59,237 --> 00:13:02,157 She's a lovely, intelligent woman, Kari. 247 00:13:02,240 --> 00:13:04,784 And she loves and cares about you very much. 248 00:13:07,245 --> 00:13:09,247 A lot has happened since you left. 249 00:13:09,331 --> 00:13:11,082 Yeah, for me, too. 250 00:13:11,166 --> 00:13:14,252 I mean, we obviously have so much to talk about. 251 00:13:14,336 --> 00:13:15,921 But after my dad died, I freaked out. 252 00:13:16,004 --> 00:13:17,339 I couldn't face it. 253 00:13:18,215 --> 00:13:19,341 Any of it. 254 00:13:20,175 --> 00:13:22,093 Then nine months later, 255 00:13:22,177 --> 00:13:23,762 this little miracle came into my life. 256 00:13:27,849 --> 00:13:29,184 -Is he... -Yours? 257 00:13:30,268 --> 00:13:31,186 Yes. 258 00:13:32,229 --> 00:13:33,605 His name is Thomas Luke. 259 00:13:36,733 --> 00:13:37,776 After my dad and... 260 00:13:38,276 --> 00:13:39,194 his dad. 261 00:13:40,695 --> 00:13:41,905 I call him Tommy. 262 00:13:44,074 --> 00:13:45,408 [chuckles] Tommy. 263 00:13:46,284 --> 00:13:47,327 Hey, Tommy. 264 00:13:54,834 --> 00:13:55,961 [inaudible conversation] 265 00:13:56,044 --> 00:13:57,379 ♪ My feet are frozen ♪ 266 00:13:57,462 --> 00:14:00,215 ♪ Wanna run but I can't move ♪ 267 00:14:02,133 --> 00:14:04,094 ♪ Cannot disappear ♪ 268 00:14:05,303 --> 00:14:07,430 ♪ I know I have to choose ♪ 269 00:14:09,599 --> 00:14:12,644 ♪ Where is the me I imagined ♪ 270 00:14:12,727 --> 00:14:14,938 ♪ Feel my dreams Slipping away ♪ 271 00:14:16,523 --> 00:14:19,901 ♪ So I close my eyes ♪ 272 00:14:20,902 --> 00:14:24,197 ♪ And try not to fade away ♪ 273 00:14:24,281 --> 00:14:29,202 ♪ If I could rewind time Would I regret it? ♪ 274 00:14:31,705 --> 00:14:36,710 ♪ Is it worth all the time For me to forget it? ♪ 275 00:14:43,883 --> 00:14:45,885 [breathing heavily] 276 00:14:47,220 --> 00:14:50,974 You're okay. You're okay. You're okay. 277 00:14:52,726 --> 00:14:54,519 Oh, there you are. 278 00:14:54,603 --> 00:14:56,605 I have been looking everywhere for you. 279 00:14:56,688 --> 00:14:58,231 A buyer is asking to meet you. 280 00:15:00,275 --> 00:15:01,901 Well, Ashley, they won't wait around forever. 281 00:15:01,985 --> 00:15:03,111 This is your moment. 282 00:15:03,194 --> 00:15:04,362 Come. Come. Come. 283 00:15:06,448 --> 00:15:07,616 [exhales] 284 00:15:15,957 --> 00:15:16,791 It's perfect. 285 00:15:17,751 --> 00:15:18,668 Hi. 286 00:15:18,752 --> 00:15:20,003 -Hi. -Hi. 287 00:15:21,379 --> 00:15:23,048 You're already here? Sorry, I was gone for so long. 288 00:15:23,131 --> 00:15:24,591 Oh, honey, no problem. 289 00:15:24,674 --> 00:15:26,843 Jessie and I had a fabulous time. 290 00:15:26,926 --> 00:15:30,221 We even danced to a little Miles Davis in the living room. 291 00:15:30,305 --> 00:15:31,681 Oh, I love that. 292 00:15:32,307 --> 00:15:34,351 Um, thank you both 293 00:15:34,434 --> 00:15:36,936 for making the time this evening, um... 294 00:15:37,020 --> 00:15:39,606 There's a few things I need to say to the two of you. 295 00:15:40,523 --> 00:15:41,524 Come, sit. 296 00:15:48,031 --> 00:15:48,990 [sighs] 297 00:15:50,283 --> 00:15:53,161 I think you both know that I wish Tim was here. 298 00:15:54,996 --> 00:15:58,291 I wish I could see my sweet granddaughter 299 00:15:58,375 --> 00:15:59,793 in my own baby's arms. 300 00:16:00,794 --> 00:16:04,255 And yes, it has been really hard 301 00:16:04,339 --> 00:16:07,550 to be among all this talk about your wedding 302 00:16:08,385 --> 00:16:09,511 and your future. 303 00:16:10,261 --> 00:16:12,222 But... 304 00:16:12,305 --> 00:16:14,349 I don't wish away what you two have now. 305 00:16:15,100 --> 00:16:16,976 Ryan... 306 00:16:17,060 --> 00:16:19,771 I walked away from you at Maddie's welcome home party 307 00:16:19,854 --> 00:16:21,856 because my heart was torn. 308 00:16:24,150 --> 00:16:26,444 I can understand that. 309 00:16:26,528 --> 00:16:30,615 I saw what a loving and strong father figure you're gonna be for Jessie. 310 00:16:31,783 --> 00:16:34,327 And it made me realize it is time for me 311 00:16:34,411 --> 00:16:36,162 to start letting go of the idea 312 00:16:36,246 --> 00:16:39,332 that my granddaughter can only be raised by Tim. 313 00:16:42,502 --> 00:16:43,545 Thank you. 314 00:16:45,588 --> 00:16:46,881 And Kari, 315 00:16:48,133 --> 00:16:51,219 thank you for choosing such a loving partner. 316 00:16:51,302 --> 00:16:53,972 It's gonna be a beautiful home. 317 00:16:54,055 --> 00:16:58,810 Now, I'm not gonna lie and say that this isn't hard, 318 00:16:58,893 --> 00:17:00,478 but when it gets hard, I think of Tim. 319 00:17:00,562 --> 00:17:03,523 And I know Tim would want you and Jessie 320 00:17:03,606 --> 00:17:05,442 to be loved and cared for. 321 00:17:06,776 --> 00:17:09,779 And I know he would believe, like, I believe 322 00:17:09,863 --> 00:17:13,742 you are following a path that God has so clearly laid out for you. 323 00:17:15,285 --> 00:17:16,411 Thank you. 324 00:17:18,747 --> 00:17:21,583 I didn't know how much I needed to hear that. 325 00:17:22,751 --> 00:17:23,752 I know. 326 00:17:25,587 --> 00:17:28,798 Um, I bought this... 327 00:17:28,882 --> 00:17:31,509 when Tim called me to tell me that you were pregnant. 328 00:17:32,302 --> 00:17:33,928 And I want you to have it. 329 00:17:38,308 --> 00:17:40,310 Only keeping this if you promise 330 00:17:41,352 --> 00:17:42,771 to come back and read it to her. 331 00:17:43,563 --> 00:17:44,522 I promise. 332 00:17:46,483 --> 00:17:48,777 Okay. Um... 333 00:17:48,860 --> 00:17:51,196 I think it's time for me to go kiss my grandbaby 334 00:17:51,279 --> 00:17:52,906 one more time before I head out. 335 00:17:54,991 --> 00:17:55,909 Okay. 336 00:18:12,717 --> 00:18:13,635 Wow. 337 00:18:17,096 --> 00:18:18,598 I did not expect that. 338 00:18:19,432 --> 00:18:20,683 Me neither. 339 00:18:27,357 --> 00:18:28,483 Ryan... 340 00:18:30,860 --> 00:18:32,987 I am ready to marry you now. 341 00:18:34,697 --> 00:18:35,782 Yeah? 342 00:18:55,051 --> 00:18:55,885 Landon. 343 00:18:57,136 --> 00:18:58,012 Listen... 344 00:18:59,472 --> 00:19:02,517 You don't have to talk to me if you don't want to. 345 00:19:02,600 --> 00:19:05,353 But at least let me give you a ride back to your hotel. 346 00:19:07,730 --> 00:19:08,648 Please. 347 00:19:25,832 --> 00:19:27,292 [sniffles] 348 00:19:28,877 --> 00:19:30,461 Can you just tell me what I did wrong? 349 00:19:31,254 --> 00:19:33,047 It's nothing you did. 350 00:19:34,465 --> 00:19:36,009 You're amazing. 351 00:19:37,468 --> 00:19:39,262 You're the best guy I've ever met. 352 00:19:39,345 --> 00:19:41,180 -Then why... -It's me. 353 00:19:42,390 --> 00:19:44,976 Something happened and it changed everything. 354 00:19:47,020 --> 00:19:49,314 Trust me, you don't want to marry me. 355 00:19:49,397 --> 00:19:50,899 Nothing could change the fact 356 00:19:50,982 --> 00:19:52,609 that I want to spend the rest of my life with you, Ash. 357 00:19:52,692 --> 00:19:53,526 You don't get it. 358 00:19:53,610 --> 00:19:54,861 So help me understand. 359 00:19:54,944 --> 00:19:56,279 I'm damaged goods. 360 00:19:58,114 --> 00:20:00,158 You deserve someone better. 361 00:20:00,241 --> 00:20:01,784 Don't talk about yourself that way. 362 00:20:03,620 --> 00:20:04,746 You don't get it. 363 00:20:06,664 --> 00:20:07,582 Ash... 364 00:20:09,459 --> 00:20:11,794 whatever it is, we'll work it out. 365 00:20:16,215 --> 00:20:18,468 The man that I was with in Paris. 366 00:20:19,844 --> 00:20:21,638 I got a call from his lawyer. 367 00:20:24,557 --> 00:20:25,558 He's dying. 368 00:20:28,478 --> 00:20:30,438 I'm... I'm so sorry. 369 00:20:30,521 --> 00:20:32,231 Landon, he's dying of AIDS. 370 00:20:33,775 --> 00:20:35,693 Which means I could have been infected. 371 00:20:41,824 --> 00:20:42,742 Oh. 372 00:20:47,246 --> 00:20:48,289 [sniffles] 373 00:20:59,217 --> 00:21:01,052 Ash, hey. Ash, Ash. 374 00:21:13,982 --> 00:21:15,274 He has your cheeks. 375 00:21:16,109 --> 00:21:17,235 And your cute little nose. 376 00:21:18,319 --> 00:21:20,071 Oh, he totally has your eyes. 377 00:21:24,158 --> 00:21:24,993 Reagan... 378 00:21:26,661 --> 00:21:28,246 why did you keep this from me? 379 00:21:32,834 --> 00:21:34,293 I'm so, so sorry. 380 00:21:36,045 --> 00:21:37,547 I just didn't know how to tell you. 381 00:21:39,048 --> 00:21:43,344 And I just, I felt so guilty. And I feel so guilty. 382 00:21:43,428 --> 00:21:45,555 Pushed you away from your faith and your family. 383 00:21:45,638 --> 00:21:46,514 No... 384 00:21:47,890 --> 00:21:49,350 None of that was your fault. 385 00:21:51,019 --> 00:21:53,354 I mean, you left and then I was crushed. 386 00:21:54,772 --> 00:21:56,566 But I could have been more persistent. 387 00:21:58,901 --> 00:21:59,986 I gave up. 388 00:22:01,362 --> 00:22:02,488 We both did. 389 00:22:08,119 --> 00:22:10,121 I don't want to spend another day 390 00:22:10,204 --> 00:22:11,998 without you or Tommy in my life. 391 00:22:12,081 --> 00:22:14,167 Neither do I, Luke. 392 00:22:14,250 --> 00:22:15,793 But we can't just rush into this. 393 00:22:18,337 --> 00:22:20,131 Tell me what I can do. 394 00:22:20,214 --> 00:22:21,674 I just want to take this slow. 395 00:22:22,550 --> 00:22:23,593 Done. 396 00:22:23,676 --> 00:22:25,720 And another thing. 397 00:22:25,803 --> 00:22:27,430 I want you to work on things with your family. 398 00:22:29,474 --> 00:22:30,808 Luke, listen, 399 00:22:30,892 --> 00:22:32,143 in order to work on us, 400 00:22:33,102 --> 00:22:34,437 you have to work on yourself. 401 00:22:34,520 --> 00:22:36,064 And you're not alone. You have a family 402 00:22:36,147 --> 00:22:38,066 that loves you and fights for you. 403 00:22:40,318 --> 00:22:41,319 Yeah. 404 00:22:43,071 --> 00:22:45,782 Reagan. I'm just... I'm just scared. 405 00:22:47,784 --> 00:22:50,078 I mean, I've lived my entire life 406 00:22:50,161 --> 00:22:51,871 anchored to a belief that... 407 00:22:51,954 --> 00:22:54,540 That I knew with every fiber of my being 408 00:22:54,624 --> 00:22:56,084 I knew God. 409 00:22:56,167 --> 00:22:58,169 I knew the church. 410 00:22:58,252 --> 00:23:00,797 I had a Bible verse for every single situation 411 00:23:00,880 --> 00:23:01,923 until the shooting. 412 00:23:03,591 --> 00:23:05,259 And then I realized I don't know anything. 413 00:23:06,844 --> 00:23:08,387 I don't even know myself. 414 00:23:12,266 --> 00:23:13,684 And it's terrifying. 415 00:23:15,144 --> 00:23:16,646 I completely understand. 416 00:23:18,856 --> 00:23:20,358 But what good is running gonna do? 417 00:23:22,276 --> 00:23:25,279 My running from you didn't leave my grief 418 00:23:25,363 --> 00:23:26,280 or my guilt. 419 00:23:27,448 --> 00:23:29,325 You running from your God 420 00:23:29,408 --> 00:23:31,953 and your family isn't bringing you any comfort. 421 00:23:33,996 --> 00:23:35,623 You're allowed to wrestle, Luke. 422 00:23:37,291 --> 00:23:38,584 God wants that. 423 00:23:41,712 --> 00:23:42,797 Thank you. 424 00:23:44,632 --> 00:23:45,758 [chuckles] 425 00:23:47,051 --> 00:23:48,636 I've missed you so much. 426 00:24:07,321 --> 00:24:08,281 [Landon] Ashley. 427 00:24:16,664 --> 00:24:17,623 Don't leave. 428 00:24:19,500 --> 00:24:20,793 Not without me. 429 00:24:37,602 --> 00:24:39,979 [Elizabeth] Next time on The Baxters... 430 00:24:43,149 --> 00:24:44,317 Hi. 431 00:24:44,400 --> 00:24:46,444 Sam, there's nothing more transformative 432 00:24:46,527 --> 00:24:48,362 than the love that you have for your child. 433 00:24:48,446 --> 00:24:49,822 I just got a text from our venue. 434 00:24:50,698 --> 00:24:52,617 A septic tank burst. 435 00:24:52,700 --> 00:24:54,744 [Landon] Let's take it one step at a time, Ash. 436 00:24:54,827 --> 00:24:56,454 First, a test. 437 00:24:56,537 --> 00:24:57,705 Was that the doctor? 438 00:24:57,788 --> 00:24:58,873 What did she say? 439 00:25:00,249 --> 00:25:01,083 [Luke] You don't have to do this, Reagan. 440 00:25:01,918 --> 00:25:02,752 [Reagan] I want to. No more secrets, okay? 441 00:25:04,045 --> 00:25:04,837 [Pastor Mariana] I would like to welcome you 442 00:25:04,921 --> 00:25:06,422 to the wedding ceremony 443 00:25:06,505 --> 00:25:09,884 of Kari Baxter and Ryan Taylor. 444 00:25:14,263 --> 00:25:16,265 [theme music playing]