1 00:00:00,721 --> 00:00:03,838 And they had Bibles with them. Like that one. 2 00:00:04,361 --> 00:00:08,752 They came from Mississippi. Midnight, Mississippi. 3 00:00:10,841 --> 00:00:13,401 They said my baby was an abomination. 4 00:00:17,641 --> 00:00:19,393 Am I being punished, Forney? 5 00:00:20,081 --> 00:00:21,355 For what? 6 00:00:21,561 --> 00:00:23,358 Things I did. 7 00:00:24,681 --> 00:00:26,751 I wasn't married when I had my baby. 8 00:00:28,841 --> 00:00:32,151 Do you really think this is what you deserve? 9 00:00:33,361 --> 00:00:36,353 Let me tell you about what you deserve, Novalee. 10 00:00:37,041 --> 00:00:38,076 If it were up to me... 11 00:00:38,321 --> 00:00:40,915 (SIRENS WAILING) 12 00:00:53,841 --> 00:00:55,433 (ENGINE STARTS) 13 00:01:03,441 --> 00:01:05,352 We got a possible crime scene... 14 00:01:05,601 --> 00:01:06,477 - My God! - You can't... 15 00:01:06,721 --> 00:01:09,189 FORNEY: Let her go! COP: No. Hey, hey! 16 00:01:35,201 --> 00:01:38,716 (AMERICUS GURGLES) 17 00:01:43,161 --> 00:01:47,439 (CRIES) 18 00:01:48,401 --> 00:01:51,950 The highway patrol spotted Mississippi plates and stopped them. 19 00:01:52,361 --> 00:01:55,637 They admitted they took her, said we'd find her here. 20 00:02:20,001 --> 00:02:23,357 Jesus Christ, another guitar player. 21 00:02:23,561 --> 00:02:25,153 What's your name? 22 00:02:25,401 --> 00:02:26,390 Willy Jack Pickens. 23 00:02:27,041 --> 00:02:29,509 You didn't even have to make that up, did you? 24 00:02:30,561 --> 00:02:33,519 - What? - You carry that to keep your balance? 25 00:02:34,321 --> 00:02:35,720 You want me to play? 26 00:02:36,201 --> 00:02:39,352 What the fuck do you think I want you to do, call bingo? 27 00:02:41,241 --> 00:02:43,755 One tune. Your best shot. 28 00:02:44,001 --> 00:02:46,799 All right. Well, I wrote this one myself. 29 00:02:47,401 --> 00:02:50,677 - I have goose bumps already. - Jesus Christ. 30 00:02:50,921 --> 00:02:53,435 (WILLY PLAYS) 31 00:02:57,641 --> 00:02:59,791 Sometimes it's hard You don 't want to... 32 00:03:00,041 --> 00:03:02,953 ... look over your shoulder 33 00:03:04,041 --> 00:03:09,035 'Cause you don 't want to Remember where you've been 34 00:03:10,521 --> 00:03:12,591 There'll come a time you'd die 35 00:03:12,841 --> 00:03:16,151 If you could only hold her 36 00:03:16,721 --> 00:03:21,431 I know that's where I am 37 00:03:24,641 --> 00:03:26,791 So listen with all your heart 38 00:03:28,001 --> 00:03:31,073 Hold it inside forever 39 00:03:31,321 --> 00:03:36,395 You may find all your dreams Have already come true 40 00:03:37,601 --> 00:03:42,516 Look inside and find the part That's leading you 41 00:03:44,241 --> 00:03:48,154 That's the beat of the heart 42 00:03:57,401 --> 00:03:58,880 What do you think? 43 00:03:59,121 --> 00:04:02,033 It's gonna cost me $ 1000 to clean you up. 44 00:04:02,441 --> 00:04:05,114 Pictures, another 200. 45 00:04:07,121 --> 00:04:10,079 My name is Ruth Meyers. Call me Ruth Meyers. 46 00:04:11,361 --> 00:04:13,556 All right. All right. 47 00:04:15,441 --> 00:04:19,036 RUTH: Look, Penny. Could you just please sign it? Thanks. 48 00:04:19,241 --> 00:04:21,391 - I changed your name. - You did? 49 00:04:21,641 --> 00:04:25,190 You're Billy Shadow now. One Willy in the business is enough. 50 00:04:25,961 --> 00:04:27,633 Billy Shadow. I like it. 51 00:04:27,881 --> 00:04:29,155 Here. 52 00:04:31,121 --> 00:04:32,759 That spending money? 53 00:04:36,201 --> 00:04:38,795 (WILLY PLAYS) 54 00:04:40,721 --> 00:04:43,758 So listen with all your heart 55 00:04:44,001 --> 00:04:46,151 Hold it inside forever 56 00:04:46,361 --> 00:04:48,113 (GLASS BREAKS) 57 00:04:48,361 --> 00:04:52,877 You may find all your dreams Have already come true 58 00:04:56,761 --> 00:04:57,557 Whoa! 59 00:04:57,801 --> 00:05:01,794 RUTH: I told you it would take two years to get you on the radio. 60 00:05:02,041 --> 00:05:04,032 It's been two years! 61 00:05:04,281 --> 00:05:06,158 - Then you know what? - What? 62 00:05:06,361 --> 00:05:08,955 It's gonna take three years. 63 00:05:09,161 --> 00:05:10,833 (PHONE CLICKS) 64 00:05:11,081 --> 00:05:13,072 ("BEAT OF THE HEART" PLAYS) 65 00:05:13,441 --> 00:05:15,671 You may find all your dreams 66 00:05:15,921 --> 00:05:19,152 Have already come true 67 00:05:20,641 --> 00:05:22,996 Look inside and find the part 68 00:05:23,241 --> 00:05:26,551 That's leading you 69 00:05:28,121 --> 00:05:31,830 WILLY SINGS ON RADIO: That's the beat of the heart 70 00:05:32,081 --> 00:05:33,992 (SISTER HUMS) 71 00:05:35,121 --> 00:05:38,158 No one can tell you... 72 00:05:38,361 --> 00:05:40,591 ... how to get there 73 00:05:40,841 --> 00:05:44,800 It's a road you take all by yourself 74 00:05:45,001 --> 00:05:46,195 Americus, sing with me. 75 00:05:46,441 --> 00:05:51,356 All by yourself 76 00:05:52,161 --> 00:05:55,870 - Oh, that song! - So listen with all your heart 77 00:05:56,841 --> 00:05:57,990 (TURNS OFF RADIO) 78 00:05:58,241 --> 00:05:59,356 It's catchy. 79 00:05:59,561 --> 00:06:04,351 I don't know. Something about that guy's voice rubs me the wrong way. 80 00:06:06,241 --> 00:06:08,357 Americus, honey, what are you doing? 81 00:06:08,561 --> 00:06:12,031 - Eating dough with my nose. - Don't. 82 00:06:12,441 --> 00:06:13,874 Forney's outside waiting. 83 00:06:14,121 --> 00:06:15,713 (GIGGLES) 84 00:06:18,321 --> 00:06:20,391 - How do I look? - Great. 85 00:06:20,641 --> 00:06:22,597 How do I look? You nervous? 86 00:06:22,841 --> 00:06:24,559 Uh-huh. 87 00:06:26,721 --> 00:06:27,949 FORNEY: Are you ready to go? 88 00:06:28,161 --> 00:06:29,560 - Forney! - Oh! 89 00:06:29,801 --> 00:06:30,756 Pony ride! 90 00:06:30,961 --> 00:06:32,758 Well, if it doesn't rain. 91 00:06:33,201 --> 00:06:36,955 It can't rain. I'm shooting an outdoor wedding. 92 00:06:44,761 --> 00:06:45,989 Do I look professional? 93 00:06:46,761 --> 00:06:48,672 - You know what would help? - What? 94 00:06:49,041 --> 00:06:50,235 Bringing your camera. 95 00:06:50,561 --> 00:06:51,596 Shit! 96 00:06:51,841 --> 00:06:54,036 - Mama didn't say "shit." - Yes, she did. 97 00:06:54,241 --> 00:06:55,151 Here you go. 98 00:06:55,401 --> 00:06:58,632 You take some beautiful pictures of that wedding. You look great! 99 00:06:59,041 --> 00:07:00,793 - Drive careful. - Bye, baby. 100 00:07:01,041 --> 00:07:02,030 - Bye. - Bye. 101 00:07:02,281 --> 00:07:03,270 Say bye to Mama. 102 00:07:03,521 --> 00:07:04,840 - Bye. - Bye. 103 00:07:05,081 --> 00:07:06,992 AMERICUS: Bye. Bye, Mama. SISTER: Good luck. 104 00:07:07,241 --> 00:07:08,754 FORNEY: Bye. - Bye. 105 00:07:11,601 --> 00:07:12,920 (WIND BLOWS) 106 00:07:20,321 --> 00:07:22,551 Mommy, Mommy, storm's coming! 107 00:07:23,001 --> 00:07:27,074 Weather channel just put out a tornado warning. We better get going. 108 00:07:32,161 --> 00:07:36,154 You better pick these up. Here you go. 109 00:07:36,441 --> 00:07:39,433 I swear, I spent more on film than I got paid. 110 00:07:39,681 --> 00:07:41,194 What is going on here? 111 00:07:41,441 --> 00:07:44,797 Well, it turns out that the groom's former girlfriend... 112 00:07:45,041 --> 00:07:47,350 ...was a waitress at the reception. 113 00:07:47,601 --> 00:07:51,355 This was right after the bride called her a cheap big-ass tramp. 114 00:07:52,041 --> 00:07:53,190 Who's on the stretcher? 115 00:07:53,441 --> 00:07:57,354 The waitress, after the bridesmaids jumped up and down on her. 116 00:07:58,241 --> 00:07:59,799 You think they'll want these? 117 00:08:00,041 --> 00:08:01,269 I took everything. 118 00:08:01,521 --> 00:08:02,954 I better get moving. 119 00:08:03,761 --> 00:08:05,752 I'll meet you two in the cellar. 120 00:08:06,161 --> 00:08:07,753 I'm ready. 121 00:08:08,161 --> 00:08:12,359 You certainly are. Now you're all set. Got it? 122 00:08:13,681 --> 00:08:14,750 Where are you going? 123 00:08:15,001 --> 00:08:18,550 Dixie Merlin's still sick. I'm gonna bring her some potato soup. 124 00:08:18,921 --> 00:08:20,149 I'll be right back. 125 00:08:31,201 --> 00:08:32,031 (PHONE RINGS) 126 00:08:32,241 --> 00:08:35,074 Pick it up. Novalee, pick it up. Pick it up. 127 00:08:35,321 --> 00:08:36,356 (PHONE RINGS) 128 00:08:36,601 --> 00:08:41,152 MAN ON TV: Those of you in Rogers County should take action as well. 129 00:08:44,841 --> 00:08:45,637 I got you. 130 00:08:47,601 --> 00:08:50,035 NOVALEE: Rosanna, help me. AMERICUS: Mommy, I'm scared. 131 00:08:50,281 --> 00:08:53,239 ROSANNA: I've got you, honey. Hold on, I've got you. 132 00:08:54,601 --> 00:08:56,478 MAN ON TV: We interrupt for weather. 133 00:08:56,961 --> 00:09:00,431 - Where's Grandma Sister? - She's coming, honey. 134 00:09:04,121 --> 00:09:06,430 My husband's painting a house on Commerce Street. 135 00:09:06,681 --> 00:09:08,239 He'll be all right. 136 00:09:10,081 --> 00:09:11,480 Do you want to play cards? 137 00:09:11,721 --> 00:09:14,554 I want to play with my bear. He's scared of the storm. 138 00:09:14,801 --> 00:09:16,837 I'm gonna go look for Sister. 139 00:09:17,721 --> 00:09:19,234 Sister? 140 00:09:25,521 --> 00:09:27,637 Shouldn't we shut the door? 141 00:09:28,321 --> 00:09:30,277 Sister's still coming. Let's wait. 142 00:09:30,521 --> 00:09:33,115 (TORNADO SIREN WAILS) 143 00:09:35,921 --> 00:09:37,240 Oh, God. 144 00:09:39,521 --> 00:09:40,954 Novalee, come back! 145 00:09:41,201 --> 00:09:43,396 AMERICUS: Where you going? - Novalee, please! 146 00:09:58,081 --> 00:09:59,958 (GRUNTS) 147 00:10:10,521 --> 00:10:11,840 (SCREAMING) 148 00:10:13,281 --> 00:10:15,431 Come here! Come here! 149 00:10:19,721 --> 00:10:21,439 Americus, come here! 150 00:10:24,281 --> 00:10:25,077 (SCREAMING) 151 00:10:25,321 --> 00:10:27,232 Hold on, Novalee! I've got you! 152 00:10:28,961 --> 00:10:30,314 Americus, stay back! 153 00:10:30,561 --> 00:10:32,074 Kids, stay back! 154 00:10:39,561 --> 00:10:40,471 Hang on! 155 00:10:41,041 --> 00:10:42,838 Get back, baby. 156 00:10:48,601 --> 00:10:50,159 Mommy! 157 00:11:09,641 --> 00:11:12,360 (PEOPLE CHATTERING SOFTLY) 158 00:11:38,921 --> 00:11:39,910 Look, Mommy. 159 00:12:22,521 --> 00:12:25,081 LEXIE: Why couldn't they reopen Wal-Mart here? 160 00:12:25,321 --> 00:12:26,640 NOVALEE: Structural damage. 161 00:12:26,881 --> 00:12:29,111 LEXIE: Living in Poteau, we'll never see you. 162 00:12:29,361 --> 00:12:34,230 NOVALEE: That's where they built it. I gotta go. I gotta make a living. 163 00:12:34,601 --> 00:12:36,273 LEXIE: Where's this guy we're meeting? 164 00:12:36,521 --> 00:12:37,840 NOVALEE: Come on, honey. 165 00:12:39,041 --> 00:12:40,759 Where is he? 166 00:12:41,001 --> 00:12:42,639 We're still early. 167 00:12:42,921 --> 00:12:44,673 Mommy, can I play? 168 00:12:44,921 --> 00:12:48,516 You can play for a couple minutes, but then we have to go. 169 00:12:52,601 --> 00:12:54,478 - Trailer. - Hm? 170 00:12:54,921 --> 00:12:58,630 The place I rented in Poteau, it's got wheels under it. 171 00:12:59,441 --> 00:13:02,319 - Forney called me last night. - Forney? 172 00:13:03,201 --> 00:13:04,873 I figured Mary fell out a window. 173 00:13:05,121 --> 00:13:08,511 He asked me to get you a job at the hospital. I said: 174 00:13:08,761 --> 00:13:11,434 "As what? Brain surgeon on weekends?" 175 00:13:12,121 --> 00:13:13,998 That boy does not want you to move. 176 00:13:15,081 --> 00:13:17,879 It's just, he's so crazy about Americus. 177 00:13:18,121 --> 00:13:21,238 - Oh, give me a break. - He is. 178 00:13:21,441 --> 00:13:25,639 Forney is in love with you. Tell me you don't know that. 179 00:13:26,801 --> 00:13:28,996 It's just not like that with us. 180 00:13:30,041 --> 00:13:32,680 I have seen him. He loves you. 181 00:13:32,921 --> 00:13:35,719 He loves the way you walk. He loves your hair. 182 00:13:35,961 --> 00:13:38,634 He loves everything about you. 183 00:13:38,841 --> 00:13:42,436 Forney and me, we're not that way. 184 00:13:42,801 --> 00:13:44,280 Forney's different from us. 185 00:13:44,521 --> 00:13:47,035 He went to college. His family had money. 186 00:13:47,481 --> 00:13:51,633 What are you trying to say? That you're not good enough for him? 187 00:13:53,841 --> 00:13:55,035 (HORN HONKS) 188 00:13:57,081 --> 00:13:58,434 I wonder what he wants? 189 00:13:58,681 --> 00:14:01,559 I don't know, he called last night and asked to meet. 190 00:14:01,801 --> 00:14:05,237 I said I was going out of town, but he still wanted to. 191 00:14:08,401 --> 00:14:09,675 Miss Nation? 192 00:14:09,921 --> 00:14:10,956 Uh-uh. Her. 193 00:14:11,201 --> 00:14:13,157 - Hi, I'm Ray. - Hi. 194 00:14:13,401 --> 00:14:15,869 Sister spoke of you often at the meetings. 195 00:14:16,481 --> 00:14:19,359 - Oh, both of you were... - Alcoholics. Yes, ma'am. 196 00:14:19,601 --> 00:14:22,559 - Ray, you used to... - Call in the middle of the night... 197 00:14:22,801 --> 00:14:27,033 ...and Sister would come and pick my sorry ass up... Excuse me. 198 00:14:27,281 --> 00:14:30,432 In whatever sleazy beer joint I was passed out in. 199 00:14:31,521 --> 00:14:34,593 She never gave up on me. Even after I got disbarred. 200 00:14:36,321 --> 00:14:40,792 You know, I once went into court and started defending the wrong person. 201 00:14:42,201 --> 00:14:46,035 Anyway, she's the one who helped me turn it all around. 202 00:14:46,241 --> 00:14:48,232 Get my license back. 203 00:14:49,921 --> 00:14:52,560 - Well, everything's in here. - What is? 204 00:14:52,801 --> 00:14:54,439 Sister's estate. 205 00:14:54,721 --> 00:14:57,519 - Estate? - Yeah. She left it all to you. 206 00:14:57,841 --> 00:15:02,756 The land, insurance on the trailer and contents, life insurance... 207 00:15:03,121 --> 00:15:08,036 ...even some oil stock her grandfather bought from the Comanches in 1909. 208 00:15:08,921 --> 00:15:10,559 Almost about $41,000. 209 00:15:10,761 --> 00:15:11,557 (GASPS) 210 00:15:13,601 --> 00:15:14,397 Sorry. 211 00:15:18,721 --> 00:15:20,757 (HAMMERS POUNDING) 212 00:15:32,521 --> 00:15:35,638 LEXIE: Brownie! Brownie, do not lasso your sister! 213 00:15:51,001 --> 00:15:54,596 Mr. Sprock, I still don't feel right about this. 214 00:15:55,201 --> 00:15:57,271 Some of this should be yours. 215 00:15:57,521 --> 00:15:59,671 The only thing I wanted I got. 216 00:15:59,921 --> 00:16:01,832 That old kitchen table. 217 00:16:02,881 --> 00:16:04,155 A lot of fine memories. 218 00:16:05,641 --> 00:16:07,040 All right. 219 00:16:30,921 --> 00:16:34,072 I think Ruth Meyers went as far as she can with me. 220 00:16:34,321 --> 00:16:37,631 My head's butting against the ceiling. I want to break through. 221 00:16:37,841 --> 00:16:41,277 And you're the guy. You're Johnny Desoto. You've got the clout. 222 00:16:41,521 --> 00:16:45,673 Well, I will say I'd have thought you'd pick up more momentum... 223 00:16:45,881 --> 00:16:47,234 ...off of "Beat of the Heart." 224 00:16:47,481 --> 00:16:49,278 Exactly. That was eight months ago... 225 00:16:49,521 --> 00:16:53,833 ...and here I am in Santa-freaking-Fe still playing the damn clubs. 226 00:16:56,081 --> 00:16:59,118 Oh, shit. I gotta go get ready. I got a show. 227 00:17:00,721 --> 00:17:03,440 You and Ruth Meyers got some kind of a contract? 228 00:17:05,801 --> 00:17:09,635 I just want to warn you, Ruth Meyers can be a powerful ally. 229 00:17:09,881 --> 00:17:14,033 She makes a hell of an enemy. Mess with her and nobody will touch you. 230 00:17:14,281 --> 00:17:18,433 Johnny, Ruth Meyers ain't got that kind of clout. Come on. 231 00:17:36,881 --> 00:17:38,712 (ELEVATOR DINGS) 232 00:17:45,721 --> 00:17:47,632 (CLAPPING) 233 00:17:47,841 --> 00:17:51,629 And the winner of this year's Kodak first prize... 234 00:17:51,881 --> 00:17:54,076 ...for the greater Southwest area... 235 00:17:55,001 --> 00:17:57,356 ...she's from Sequoyah, Oklahoma... 236 00:17:57,601 --> 00:18:01,640 ...how about a real big hand for Miss Novalee Nation. Congratulations. 237 00:18:01,841 --> 00:18:03,240 Way to go. 238 00:18:14,121 --> 00:18:17,352 I shot this picture with a Rollei twin lens reflex... 239 00:18:17,601 --> 00:18:20,035 ...at F4, using ASA 125. 240 00:18:20,281 --> 00:18:24,274 I took it to remember a very dear friend. 241 00:18:27,921 --> 00:18:29,957 She gave me that tree... 242 00:18:30,201 --> 00:18:34,433 ...and then she took me in when me and my baby had no place else to go. 243 00:18:35,281 --> 00:18:38,159 I'd rather be living again with her in that trailer... 244 00:18:38,401 --> 00:18:40,835 ...than in the finest house in Oklahoma. 245 00:18:42,601 --> 00:18:44,034 Thank you. 246 00:18:47,041 --> 00:18:49,236 (WOMAN GIGGLES) 247 00:18:52,121 --> 00:18:54,430 All right, hold on. We're almost there. 248 00:19:04,921 --> 00:19:07,435 - Who's that? - Who's what? 249 00:19:12,841 --> 00:19:13,876 Ruth Meyers. 250 00:19:14,801 --> 00:19:16,792 You, out. 251 00:19:17,841 --> 00:19:19,433 Are you married? 252 00:19:19,801 --> 00:19:22,031 - To her? - Out. 253 00:19:22,401 --> 00:19:24,710 I will leave when I am good and ready. 254 00:19:25,401 --> 00:19:27,471 (GRUNTS) 255 00:19:29,321 --> 00:19:31,277 So how's it going? 256 00:19:31,521 --> 00:19:34,638 I got a call from an attorney down in Albuquerque. 257 00:19:37,521 --> 00:19:39,512 Hell, if this is about that girl... 258 00:19:39,761 --> 00:19:42,229 It's about a guy named Tommy Reynolds. 259 00:19:43,681 --> 00:19:45,672 - Who? - Don't lie to me! 260 00:19:45,921 --> 00:19:49,072 Oh! All right, Tommy Reynolds. What? 261 00:19:49,321 --> 00:19:52,074 Says he was your cellmate in prison. 262 00:19:52,281 --> 00:19:53,077 So? 263 00:19:53,321 --> 00:19:55,437 He says he wrote "Beat of the Heart." 264 00:19:55,921 --> 00:19:58,196 That is such bullshit. 265 00:19:58,721 --> 00:20:01,997 I wrote that song. He sold me his guitar, that's it. 266 00:20:02,241 --> 00:20:06,029 I got the crap kicked out of me for writing that song! 267 00:20:10,881 --> 00:20:12,439 Shit! 268 00:20:14,281 --> 00:20:16,033 What are we gonna do? 269 00:20:16,881 --> 00:20:18,473 What are we gonna do? 270 00:20:18,721 --> 00:20:22,031 We ain't gonna do nothing. 271 00:20:23,801 --> 00:20:26,634 Maybe Johnny Desoto will help you out. 272 00:20:35,521 --> 00:20:37,989 Ruth. Ruth Meyers! 273 00:20:38,201 --> 00:20:40,635 Come on, I need your help with this. 274 00:20:41,481 --> 00:20:42,834 Hey, Ruthie. 275 00:20:43,041 --> 00:20:46,875 I bet if we went back to my room, we could work it out. 276 00:20:47,121 --> 00:20:48,998 You sexy sweet thing. 277 00:20:50,121 --> 00:20:52,032 Oh, God! 278 00:21:04,321 --> 00:21:05,470 NOVALEE: Hi. 279 00:21:05,721 --> 00:21:08,235 Hi, honey. Sorry, but I made it. 280 00:21:08,441 --> 00:21:09,954 Was it a big inconvenience? 281 00:21:10,201 --> 00:21:13,876 Novalee, I have five children. Everything is an inconvenience. 282 00:21:14,121 --> 00:21:18,034 Mind if I drive slow on the way home? I'd like to pretend it's a vacation. 283 00:21:18,241 --> 00:21:19,640 - You all right? - I'm great. 284 00:21:19,841 --> 00:21:20,751 Good. 285 00:21:21,001 --> 00:21:22,275 Anything new here? 286 00:21:22,521 --> 00:21:25,831 Oh, nothing. Unless you think me meeting a guy is new. 287 00:21:26,041 --> 00:21:27,156 Who? How? 288 00:21:27,401 --> 00:21:30,040 Well, his name is Roger, Roger Brisco. 289 00:21:30,241 --> 00:21:31,640 He's a CPA. 290 00:21:31,881 --> 00:21:34,475 He has his own business in Fort Worth. 291 00:21:34,721 --> 00:21:35,870 How'd you meet him? 292 00:21:36,121 --> 00:21:39,636 We pumped gas together at Texaco, and he drives a new Buick. 293 00:21:39,881 --> 00:21:43,191 When his dipstick got jammed, I helped him yank it out. 294 00:21:44,361 --> 00:21:45,271 Yeah. 295 00:21:46,121 --> 00:21:49,830 He told me my kids were beautiful, so I know he likes me. 296 00:21:51,241 --> 00:21:55,996 You never know. Soon maybe you'll be taking pictures at my wedding. 297 00:21:58,401 --> 00:21:59,231 Thank you. 298 00:21:59,441 --> 00:22:01,159 You're welcome, honey. Bye. 299 00:22:01,401 --> 00:22:02,277 Bye. 300 00:22:02,521 --> 00:22:04,591 - Oh. - What? 301 00:22:05,001 --> 00:22:07,754 I didn't get Forney a gift for watching Americus. 302 00:22:08,121 --> 00:22:09,952 - I know what you can give him. - What? 303 00:22:15,921 --> 00:22:18,230 No, I'll give him... 304 00:22:18,961 --> 00:22:20,189 ...hotel slippers. 305 00:22:20,601 --> 00:22:25,231 That's just what every man wants. A nice pair of house slippers. 306 00:22:25,601 --> 00:22:27,637 - Bye! - Bye. 307 00:22:34,281 --> 00:22:35,634 Forney. 308 00:23:09,001 --> 00:23:11,435 (CAMERA CLICKS) 309 00:23:13,281 --> 00:23:14,430 Hi. 310 00:23:15,721 --> 00:23:16,676 What time is it? 311 00:23:16,921 --> 00:23:18,559 It's late. Sorry. 312 00:23:19,521 --> 00:23:20,840 It's all right. 313 00:23:22,201 --> 00:23:23,634 How was your trip? 314 00:23:24,201 --> 00:23:25,156 Great. 315 00:23:27,321 --> 00:23:28,913 I better get her to bed. 316 00:23:29,441 --> 00:23:31,432 No, that's okay. I'll do it. 317 00:23:36,121 --> 00:23:38,635 Okay. There. 318 00:23:51,321 --> 00:23:53,198 - Forney? - Mm-hm? 319 00:24:02,481 --> 00:24:03,755 I brought these for you. 320 00:24:04,001 --> 00:24:06,674 Oh, thanks. 321 00:24:12,281 --> 00:24:14,237 - Night. - Night. 322 00:24:34,201 --> 00:24:35,429 (PHONE RINGS) 323 00:24:37,681 --> 00:24:39,034 Hello? 324 00:24:40,681 --> 00:24:42,831 Hello, is somebody there? 325 00:24:43,121 --> 00:24:44,440 Who? 326 00:24:46,441 --> 00:24:47,840 Brownie? 327 00:24:49,201 --> 00:24:51,237 Why, where is Lexie? 328 00:24:52,321 --> 00:24:55,438 Brownie, is your mama there? 329 00:24:55,921 --> 00:24:57,434 Brownie. 330 00:24:58,521 --> 00:25:02,230 Brownie, let me talk to Lexie. Put your mama on the phone. 331 00:25:04,521 --> 00:25:06,239 Why, what's wrong? 332 00:25:08,001 --> 00:25:09,434 I'm coming. 333 00:25:24,041 --> 00:25:25,440 Lexie? 334 00:25:42,201 --> 00:25:44,032 Are you both okay? 335 00:25:49,201 --> 00:25:51,431 Stay here, honey. I'll be right back. 336 00:26:11,921 --> 00:26:13,320 Oh, God. 337 00:26:13,841 --> 00:26:14,990 (HORN HONKS) 338 00:26:19,921 --> 00:26:23,152 Moses, can Lexie keep her things in your barn for a while? 339 00:26:23,721 --> 00:26:24,710 Sure. How come? 340 00:26:24,961 --> 00:26:28,636 She doesn't have sick leave, and she can't pay for her apartment. 341 00:26:29,041 --> 00:26:31,032 Where they going to stay? 342 00:26:34,521 --> 00:26:35,874 PRALINE: We had this for lunch. 343 00:26:36,121 --> 00:26:38,840 Finish it or you're gonna have it for breakfast. 344 00:26:41,401 --> 00:26:43,437 No more. 345 00:26:46,721 --> 00:26:48,439 Sorry, honey. 346 00:26:52,041 --> 00:26:53,838 Eat your food, Brownie. 347 00:26:59,321 --> 00:27:00,640 Want to eat? 348 00:27:38,401 --> 00:27:39,834 NOVALEE: Lex. 349 00:27:42,481 --> 00:27:43,470 You all right? 350 00:28:00,881 --> 00:28:03,839 I was supposed to work until 4 that day... 351 00:28:04,601 --> 00:28:08,037 ...but I decided to skip my lunch hour and get off at 3... 352 00:28:08,241 --> 00:28:11,039 ...because Roger was coming in from Fort Worth. 353 00:28:12,721 --> 00:28:15,633 I wanted to take a shower and shampoo my hair. 354 00:28:19,121 --> 00:28:22,636 I picked up the baby and the twins from the daycare. 355 00:28:24,401 --> 00:28:28,838 When I got home, I was surprised that Roger's car was in the driveway. 356 00:28:30,201 --> 00:28:32,840 He'd said he wouldn't be there until after 4. 357 00:28:33,041 --> 00:28:36,431 Brownie and Praline were home, and I knew they'd let him in. 358 00:28:39,121 --> 00:28:40,839 When I went inside... 359 00:28:41,921 --> 00:28:45,436 ...I heard a noise coming from the back of the apartment... 360 00:28:46,321 --> 00:28:48,039 ...from my bedroom. 361 00:28:50,241 --> 00:28:53,039 I set down the baby, and I ran to see. 362 00:28:55,321 --> 00:28:57,835 There was something against the door. 363 00:28:58,721 --> 00:29:00,632 I had to push. 364 00:29:00,881 --> 00:29:04,476 And it was Praline. She was crumpled on the floor... 365 00:29:04,721 --> 00:29:06,439 ...covering her eyes. 366 00:29:08,721 --> 00:29:11,315 And Roger had... 367 00:29:11,561 --> 00:29:14,633 ...Brownie on the bed... 368 00:29:16,321 --> 00:29:17,834 ...and he had his... 369 00:29:21,841 --> 00:29:23,433 And I flew at him. 370 00:29:26,881 --> 00:29:29,441 I wanted to kill him, and I would have. 371 00:29:29,921 --> 00:29:32,833 I hit him twice, and that's all I remember. 372 00:29:35,321 --> 00:29:36,834 You know... 373 00:29:38,361 --> 00:29:43,230 ...he went after little Praline first, and she threw up on him. 374 00:29:44,681 --> 00:29:47,434 And that's when Brownie came in. 375 00:29:55,241 --> 00:29:57,311 How did he find me, Novalee? 376 00:29:57,561 --> 00:30:00,633 How'd a man like that find my kids? 377 00:30:01,241 --> 00:30:04,836 How'd he know he could do such a thing to us? 378 00:30:06,401 --> 00:30:08,437 He had to be looking. 379 00:30:08,641 --> 00:30:12,475 He was looking for women like me who are alone... 380 00:30:12,721 --> 00:30:16,236 ...with children, and women who are stupid. 381 00:30:17,041 --> 00:30:19,350 And they saw through him. 382 00:30:19,561 --> 00:30:22,029 They could tell he was evil. 383 00:30:23,081 --> 00:30:25,470 And all I saw was a Buick. 384 00:30:30,321 --> 00:30:31,470 Oh, God. 385 00:30:33,721 --> 00:30:36,030 What am I gonna tell my babies? 386 00:30:36,401 --> 00:30:38,278 What am I gonna say... 387 00:30:38,521 --> 00:30:42,036 ...to Brownie and Praline when they ask me why this happened? 388 00:30:43,601 --> 00:30:46,638 What am I supposed to say, Novalee? 389 00:30:53,681 --> 00:30:55,239 You tell them... 390 00:30:57,041 --> 00:31:01,831 You tell that our lives can change with every breath we take. 391 00:31:03,321 --> 00:31:04,720 We both know that. 392 00:31:05,801 --> 00:31:09,635 And you tell them to let go of what's gone... 393 00:31:10,561 --> 00:31:13,439 ...because men like Roger Brisco never win. 394 00:31:15,321 --> 00:31:20,236 And tell them to hold on like hell to what they've got. 395 00:31:21,041 --> 00:31:22,269 Each other... 396 00:31:23,001 --> 00:31:26,232 ...and a mother who'd die for them, and almost did. 397 00:31:27,281 --> 00:31:31,638 You tell them, we've all got meanness in us... 398 00:31:33,721 --> 00:31:36,235 ...but we've got goodness too. 399 00:31:38,521 --> 00:31:41,399 And the only thing worth living for is the good... 400 00:31:42,241 --> 00:31:46,029 ...and that is why we've got to make sure to pass it on. 401 00:32:08,601 --> 00:32:12,674 Forney, if you feed a cow chocolate, will you get chocolate milk? 402 00:32:12,921 --> 00:32:16,550 FORNEY: Yeah. Yeah. And if you spin a cow around real fast... 403 00:32:16,761 --> 00:32:18,433 ...you'll get whipped cream. 404 00:32:18,681 --> 00:32:21,639 AMERICUS: Wow! You know a lot. 405 00:32:21,841 --> 00:32:23,354 FORNEY: I work in the library. 406 00:33:01,441 --> 00:33:04,433 PARAMEDIC: I don't know how you kept her alive this long. 407 00:33:06,281 --> 00:33:08,431 You're welcome to ride along with us. 408 00:33:55,801 --> 00:33:57,473 (KNOCKING) 409 00:34:04,681 --> 00:34:05,830 How did you find me? 410 00:34:06,601 --> 00:34:08,114 Small town. 411 00:34:09,961 --> 00:34:12,031 You didn't come to the service. I was worried. 412 00:34:12,601 --> 00:34:13,920 Didn't mean to worry you. 413 00:34:15,481 --> 00:34:16,436 Can I come in? 414 00:34:16,961 --> 00:34:17,916 Okay. 415 00:34:35,921 --> 00:34:37,320 You all right? 416 00:34:39,681 --> 00:34:41,717 I couldn't stay at the library, l... 417 00:34:41,961 --> 00:34:43,713 I understand. 418 00:34:45,161 --> 00:34:47,117 I have to go away for a while. 419 00:34:47,961 --> 00:34:52,034 Take Mary Elizabeth back to Maine. Bury her in the family plot. 420 00:34:54,201 --> 00:34:55,793 I'm so sorry, Forney. 421 00:34:59,761 --> 00:35:01,717 Couldn't go to the service. 422 00:35:04,401 --> 00:35:06,915 I had four white roses... 423 00:35:08,281 --> 00:35:10,317 ...and when I got to the service... 424 00:35:12,081 --> 00:35:13,912 ...they'd turned brown. 425 00:35:17,081 --> 00:35:19,515 I couldn't take her brown roses. 426 00:36:25,601 --> 00:36:26,920 Novalee. 427 00:36:27,601 --> 00:36:28,920 Yeah? 428 00:36:30,001 --> 00:36:31,514 I love you. 429 00:36:39,481 --> 00:36:43,235 He told you he loves you, and you didn't say anything? 430 00:36:43,481 --> 00:36:47,156 I'm a dope. I'm such a dope... 431 00:36:47,401 --> 00:36:50,234 ...but I was scared, I was confused. 432 00:36:50,481 --> 00:36:51,550 It's just strange. 433 00:36:52,001 --> 00:36:54,720 Don't take this wrong, but Forney is strange. 434 00:36:55,401 --> 00:36:56,720 When is he coming back? 435 00:36:56,921 --> 00:36:58,479 (HORN HONKS) 436 00:37:13,401 --> 00:37:15,710 - What was that all about? - Nothing. 437 00:37:16,201 --> 00:37:20,080 Nothing? Why was Ernie the Exterminator honking at you? 438 00:37:21,361 --> 00:37:24,239 I said I'd go out with him. 439 00:37:24,561 --> 00:37:25,835 You told him you'd what? 440 00:37:26,081 --> 00:37:28,595 I said I'd go out on a date with him. 441 00:37:29,361 --> 00:37:31,511 How'd that happen? 442 00:37:32,641 --> 00:37:34,757 Well, he's Brownie's soccer coach... 443 00:37:35,001 --> 00:37:38,516 ...and he makes him laugh which, let's face it, nobody does. 444 00:37:39,001 --> 00:37:43,313 And that psychologist said it would be a good idea. I don't know. 445 00:37:44,041 --> 00:37:48,114 You don't think he's gonna wear that orange jumpsuit on our date, do you? 446 00:38:06,401 --> 00:38:09,393 You know, maybe it was a bad idea to tuck in the shirts. 447 00:38:09,641 --> 00:38:12,838 (CHATTERING IN AGREEMENT) 448 00:38:13,601 --> 00:38:15,592 Isn't there a championship banner? 449 00:38:16,081 --> 00:38:17,560 We're not the champions. 450 00:38:17,801 --> 00:38:20,713 We're just celebrating we lived through the season. 451 00:38:21,001 --> 00:38:22,116 All right. 452 00:38:22,321 --> 00:38:24,391 Well, here we go, then. 453 00:38:25,401 --> 00:38:27,119 NOVALEE: Smile. 454 00:38:30,281 --> 00:38:32,511 Do you know how to reach Forney? 455 00:38:32,721 --> 00:38:35,315 It's about legal work involving the library. 456 00:38:35,801 --> 00:38:37,712 I expect him back today or tomorrow. 457 00:38:37,961 --> 00:38:39,679 Forney's coming back? 458 00:38:39,961 --> 00:38:40,837 Sure. 459 00:38:41,241 --> 00:38:43,755 I just figured with Mary Elizabeth gone... 460 00:38:44,001 --> 00:38:47,755 ...he'd want to pick up with his life again or go back to college. 461 00:38:48,001 --> 00:38:52,040 Hey, you know his great grandfather was governor of Maine? 462 00:38:52,281 --> 00:38:53,509 No. 463 00:38:54,041 --> 00:38:56,555 Sometimes things work out for the best. 464 00:38:57,521 --> 00:39:00,319 Now he can get out of here and have a real life. 465 00:39:01,801 --> 00:39:05,157 All right, let's take this picture. We're all starting to smell. 466 00:39:05,401 --> 00:39:07,278 (PHONE RINGS) 467 00:39:10,201 --> 00:39:11,714 Hello? 468 00:39:13,961 --> 00:39:15,713 Where are you? 469 00:39:17,321 --> 00:39:19,312 When did you get back? 470 00:39:20,161 --> 00:39:21,753 No, no, no. I'll come over. 471 00:39:22,001 --> 00:39:24,913 I'll come there. Okay? Bye. 472 00:39:34,081 --> 00:39:35,912 - Hi. - Hey. 473 00:39:44,481 --> 00:39:45,709 Come in. 474 00:39:48,161 --> 00:39:50,914 - Sorry I called so late. - No, no, that's... 475 00:39:51,321 --> 00:39:52,436 How was your trip? 476 00:39:52,681 --> 00:39:54,353 Good. Okay. 477 00:39:55,521 --> 00:39:58,115 - You want to sit down? - Sure. 478 00:40:00,921 --> 00:40:03,754 I was starting to worry when you didn't come back. 479 00:40:04,281 --> 00:40:06,078 I forgot how lovely it is there. 480 00:40:06,601 --> 00:40:09,320 - Very different from here. - I'll bet. 481 00:40:10,401 --> 00:40:11,959 I drove over to Bowdoin. 482 00:40:12,201 --> 00:40:13,759 - Mm-hm? - Yeah. 483 00:40:14,001 --> 00:40:17,232 I was gonna go for two hours, wound up staying two days. 484 00:40:18,121 --> 00:40:20,316 Saw a couple of my old professors... 485 00:40:21,121 --> 00:40:23,430 I forgot what a great library they have. 486 00:40:26,921 --> 00:40:29,230 Have they hired a new librarian here? 487 00:40:29,481 --> 00:40:32,279 Yeah. Mayor Albright's daughter. 488 00:40:32,561 --> 00:40:33,550 Oh. 489 00:40:36,001 --> 00:40:40,119 Well, it's okay. I wouldn't want to go back there anyway. 490 00:40:41,801 --> 00:40:46,317 I hear they're hiring at the plastics factory. I could get a job there. 491 00:40:48,841 --> 00:40:50,115 Are you okay? 492 00:40:50,601 --> 00:40:52,512 What about teaching? 493 00:40:53,001 --> 00:40:55,117 You wanted to be a history teacher. 494 00:40:55,361 --> 00:40:57,795 Well, that was a long time ago. 495 00:40:58,041 --> 00:40:59,394 If it's what you want... 496 00:40:59,641 --> 00:41:00,710 What I want? 497 00:41:01,921 --> 00:41:04,116 What I want is to be with you. 498 00:41:04,321 --> 00:41:06,516 To be with you and Americus. 499 00:41:07,761 --> 00:41:10,719 I love you. I love you so much. 500 00:41:11,721 --> 00:41:14,440 - When we were together... - That might've been a mistake. 501 00:41:15,201 --> 00:41:16,156 Mistake? 502 00:41:16,801 --> 00:41:17,597 I mean... 503 00:41:18,081 --> 00:41:21,437 You made love to me because you felt sorry for me? 504 00:41:21,681 --> 00:41:22,750 - No. - Then what? 505 00:41:23,001 --> 00:41:25,356 It was a bad decision, an impulse, what? 506 00:41:25,601 --> 00:41:26,716 Forney. 507 00:41:27,081 --> 00:41:28,116 Do you love me? 508 00:41:29,601 --> 00:41:33,913 You are the best friend I have ever had. 509 00:41:34,121 --> 00:41:35,713 FORNEY: Just answer me. 510 00:41:36,121 --> 00:41:37,440 You delivered my baby. 511 00:41:38,121 --> 00:41:40,112 Do you love me? 512 00:41:41,401 --> 00:41:42,720 No. 513 00:41:45,481 --> 00:41:47,915 No, Forney, I don't love you. 514 00:41:49,201 --> 00:41:50,316 Not that way. 515 00:42:19,361 --> 00:42:21,556 (CRIES) 516 00:42:29,801 --> 00:42:31,519 This place looks good. 517 00:42:32,321 --> 00:42:33,913 It's nice and bright. 518 00:42:35,081 --> 00:42:36,719 The carpet looks new. 519 00:42:37,681 --> 00:42:40,559 My kids could make it a dump before the door closes. 520 00:42:40,801 --> 00:42:42,917 Look, you can see the library. 521 00:42:43,561 --> 00:42:44,914 Yeah. 522 00:42:45,761 --> 00:42:47,399 Ever hear from Joe College? 523 00:42:47,721 --> 00:42:50,519 He writes to Americus, sends her books. 524 00:42:51,961 --> 00:42:56,318 At the end, he writes: " Please tell your mother I extend my best wishes." 525 00:42:56,961 --> 00:42:58,917 Hot. You written him back? 526 00:42:59,841 --> 00:43:02,309 No. What could I say to him? 527 00:43:02,561 --> 00:43:04,677 God, that you lied to him, for one. 528 00:43:05,081 --> 00:43:06,833 That you love him and miss him. 529 00:43:07,081 --> 00:43:09,720 That these have been a miserable three months... 530 00:43:09,921 --> 00:43:12,958 ...and that he should come back. - Come back to what? 531 00:43:13,201 --> 00:43:16,830 A job at the plastics factory? Flipping burgers at Leda's Drive-In? 532 00:43:17,081 --> 00:43:18,560 Driving a delivery truck? 533 00:43:18,801 --> 00:43:20,951 - What about Wal-Mart? - No. 534 00:43:21,201 --> 00:43:24,352 It's okay for you, but it's not good enough for him? 535 00:43:24,561 --> 00:43:25,357 No. 536 00:43:25,561 --> 00:43:30,112 You never thought you deserved Forney, or that you were good enough for him. 537 00:43:30,361 --> 00:43:34,479 I know your mom walked out on you and what that butthole, Willy Jack did. 538 00:43:34,721 --> 00:43:37,519 But that is what makes them trash, not you. 539 00:43:39,161 --> 00:43:41,516 - You still seeing Ernie? - Sort of. 540 00:43:42,201 --> 00:43:44,954 - You know, sort of. - So you like him, or what? 541 00:43:45,201 --> 00:43:48,716 I don't know. He's, you know, got kids of his own. 542 00:43:48,921 --> 00:43:53,153 And the man kills bugs for a living, for goodness sake. 543 00:43:53,401 --> 00:43:54,959 I don't think he's my type. 544 00:43:55,201 --> 00:43:58,830 (MENDELSSOHN'S "THE WEDDING MARCH" PLAYS) 545 00:44:04,801 --> 00:44:07,315 (LAUGHING) 546 00:44:09,321 --> 00:44:11,118 You like that, huh? 547 00:44:15,321 --> 00:44:19,837 (MALFORD MILLIGAN'S "MUSTANG SALLY" PLAYS) 548 00:44:26,801 --> 00:44:31,317 Oh, you want to know how I knew Ernie was different, that he was the one? 549 00:44:31,561 --> 00:44:32,914 - Sure. - You can't tell. 550 00:44:33,121 --> 00:44:34,236 - It's a secret. - Okay. 551 00:44:36,601 --> 00:44:38,114 - His daughter, Carol Anne... - Uh-huh. 552 00:44:38,321 --> 00:44:40,039 ...is not his daughter. 553 00:44:40,281 --> 00:44:43,557 His ex, Maxine, she had Carol Anne before they met... 554 00:44:43,761 --> 00:44:46,719 ...and they had Cody. She decides to split... 555 00:44:46,961 --> 00:44:49,919 ...and she didn't want Cody. But not Carol Anne, either... 556 00:44:50,121 --> 00:44:53,955 ...until she finds out Ernie does, and then she can bargain. 557 00:44:54,201 --> 00:44:57,910 Ernie had this bright red, fully restored '67 Camaro. 558 00:44:58,121 --> 00:45:00,316 I mean, a beauty. And she wants it. 559 00:45:00,561 --> 00:45:04,600 So he trades his car for her daughter. 560 00:45:05,001 --> 00:45:06,912 NOVALEE: Oh, my God. 561 00:45:07,921 --> 00:45:11,311 When he told me that, I knew he was the pick of the litter. 562 00:45:13,561 --> 00:45:16,712 I am so happy I finally found me a winner. 563 00:45:17,201 --> 00:45:19,396 Oh, I'm also pregnant. 564 00:45:21,201 --> 00:45:22,316 What? 565 00:45:23,561 --> 00:45:26,280 All you want to do Is ride around, Sally 566 00:45:26,521 --> 00:45:28,910 Ride, Sally, Ride 567 00:45:36,921 --> 00:45:39,037 (LEXIE LAUGHS) 568 00:46:04,521 --> 00:46:06,239 - Hey. - Where are your shoes? 569 00:46:06,481 --> 00:46:07,709 What? 570 00:46:11,161 --> 00:46:12,355 Why did we stop? 571 00:46:12,601 --> 00:46:14,114 I'm hungry. 572 00:46:14,401 --> 00:46:18,110 It wouldn't hurt to get something inside you beside pills and whiskey. 573 00:46:18,681 --> 00:46:20,911 WILLY: Don't you start. 574 00:46:21,561 --> 00:46:23,119 Suit yourself. 575 00:47:11,281 --> 00:47:13,237 (BOTTLE BREAKS) 576 00:47:19,561 --> 00:47:20,710 (GRUNTS) 577 00:47:20,921 --> 00:47:23,116 Oh, shit! 578 00:47:23,961 --> 00:47:25,314 Shit. 579 00:47:27,161 --> 00:47:29,629 NOVALEE'S VOICE: Want to feel the baby? 580 00:47:29,801 --> 00:47:30,119 Huh? 581 00:47:35,081 --> 00:47:37,037 NOVALEE'S VOICE: Feel that? Right here. 582 00:47:37,281 --> 00:47:39,237 That "bomp" is where the heart is. 583 00:47:39,481 --> 00:47:41,517 I don't feel nothing! 584 00:47:42,601 --> 00:47:44,796 (GROANS) 585 00:47:47,321 --> 00:47:50,472 (TRAIN RUMBLES) 586 00:48:06,281 --> 00:48:09,239 (SCREAMING) 587 00:48:10,081 --> 00:48:11,833 What do you think of my cake? 588 00:48:12,081 --> 00:48:13,309 It's pretty as a picture. 589 00:48:13,561 --> 00:48:17,713 Thank you. I saw it in a magazine. Thought, "I could do that." 590 00:48:17,961 --> 00:48:19,360 I'm ready for candles. 591 00:48:19,601 --> 00:48:20,511 NOVALEE: No candles. 592 00:48:20,721 --> 00:48:22,040 LEXIE: Why? It's her birthday. 593 00:48:22,281 --> 00:48:23,919 Five days old, she got jaundice. 594 00:48:24,161 --> 00:48:27,915 Five weeks, she got an ear infection. Five months, she was kidnapped. 595 00:48:28,121 --> 00:48:30,715 Five years, I'm not lighting any fires. 596 00:48:30,921 --> 00:48:33,116 Novalee, you're a pit. 597 00:48:33,321 --> 00:48:35,073 ERNIE: Does everybody have one? KIDS: Yep. 598 00:48:35,321 --> 00:48:36,515 All right. 599 00:48:36,721 --> 00:48:37,915 Come on, let's go! 600 00:48:38,601 --> 00:48:40,319 Oh, I'll get those. 601 00:48:42,641 --> 00:48:46,350 It's been a perfect day. It's gonna keep being a perfect day. 602 00:48:46,601 --> 00:48:48,557 Birthday cakes gotta have candles. 603 00:48:48,801 --> 00:48:50,154 If you say so. 604 00:48:50,401 --> 00:48:52,551 What is it? What do you see? 605 00:48:53,201 --> 00:48:55,317 "Victim's Wheelchair Stolen"? 606 00:48:58,641 --> 00:49:00,518 LEXIE: "A legless man, W.J. Pickens... 607 00:49:00,881 --> 00:49:04,351 ...was discovered in the men's room at a rest stop near Alva." 608 00:49:05,961 --> 00:49:07,076 Oh, my gosh. 609 00:49:07,681 --> 00:49:12,232 "Pickens, who lost his legs four months ago in a train accident... 610 00:49:12,481 --> 00:49:16,520 ...had been trapped since Friday when he was robbed of his wheelchair." 611 00:49:16,801 --> 00:49:18,598 Oh, my God! 612 00:49:19,081 --> 00:49:20,150 (DOOR CLOSES) 613 00:49:20,361 --> 00:49:21,510 (WILLY GASPS) 614 00:49:21,721 --> 00:49:22,710 What did you say? 615 00:49:34,761 --> 00:49:36,194 Novalee? 616 00:49:37,081 --> 00:49:38,150 Yeah. 617 00:49:39,001 --> 00:49:40,719 I can't believe it. 618 00:49:43,961 --> 00:49:47,476 - How did you know I was here? - Story in the paper. 619 00:49:53,601 --> 00:49:55,239 I was coming to see you. 620 00:49:55,961 --> 00:49:57,155 Sure. 621 00:49:58,081 --> 00:49:59,116 I was. 622 00:50:00,001 --> 00:50:01,912 What were you gonna do, Willy Jack? 623 00:50:02,161 --> 00:50:06,074 Come back to the Wal-Mart? Think I'd still be there five years later? 624 00:50:07,401 --> 00:50:08,720 No. 625 00:50:10,601 --> 00:50:12,114 I just... 626 00:50:13,561 --> 00:50:15,916 I gave birth at a Wal-Mart. 627 00:50:16,361 --> 00:50:18,113 Was it a boy? 628 00:50:18,961 --> 00:50:20,155 Was it a girl? 629 00:50:22,681 --> 00:50:23,955 Is it all right? 630 00:50:24,201 --> 00:50:24,997 It's a girl. 631 00:50:25,241 --> 00:50:27,596 Americus, and she's mine. You stay away. 632 00:50:27,841 --> 00:50:31,720 Stay away from her? I can't even get out of this bed, Novalee! 633 00:50:33,401 --> 00:50:35,198 Am I gonna run away with her? 634 00:50:35,561 --> 00:50:37,438 If you think I'm gonna feel sorry... 635 00:50:37,681 --> 00:50:39,353 I'll just get some new legs! 636 00:50:39,801 --> 00:50:42,190 Then why are you coming after us? 637 00:50:42,601 --> 00:50:45,752 Is there a problem? I can hear you down the hall. 638 00:50:47,601 --> 00:50:48,920 Sorry. 639 00:50:55,921 --> 00:50:57,513 You need another shot? 640 00:50:57,881 --> 00:50:59,519 No, let's wait. 641 00:51:18,801 --> 00:51:21,713 I came back to tell you something. 642 00:51:23,401 --> 00:51:26,916 You remember that last day, that last day we was together? 643 00:51:27,561 --> 00:51:28,960 Yeah, I remember. 644 00:51:29,481 --> 00:51:32,120 You put my hand on your belly... 645 00:51:32,321 --> 00:51:36,314 ...and asked me if I could feel the baby's heart, and I said no. 646 00:51:39,081 --> 00:51:41,117 I lied. 647 00:51:43,201 --> 00:51:44,190 Why? 648 00:51:45,521 --> 00:51:47,512 Why does anyone lie? 649 00:51:47,801 --> 00:51:52,113 Because we're scared or crazy or just mean. 650 00:51:52,321 --> 00:51:55,313 I mean, there's a million reasons to lie, Novalee. 651 00:51:56,281 --> 00:52:00,957 And sometimes you tell a lie so big, it changes your whole life. 652 00:52:04,961 --> 00:52:08,920 A lie so big, it makes you think: 653 00:52:12,121 --> 00:52:16,911 "I'd do anything if I could just have one chance to set it straight." 654 00:52:18,721 --> 00:52:20,951 Just one chance to change it. 655 00:52:25,001 --> 00:52:26,912 You don't know what I mean? 656 00:52:29,321 --> 00:52:30,515 Yeah... 657 00:52:31,961 --> 00:52:33,110 ...I do. 658 00:52:53,721 --> 00:52:58,590 (EMMYLOU HARRIS' "BEYOND THE BLUE" PLAYS) 659 00:54:30,121 --> 00:54:31,110 Oh. 660 00:54:34,001 --> 00:54:37,550 (KEYS JINGLE) 661 00:54:46,881 --> 00:54:48,314 Novalee? 662 00:54:51,001 --> 00:54:52,514 Novalee! 663 00:54:55,601 --> 00:54:56,920 Novalee. 664 00:54:58,801 --> 00:55:00,519 What are you doing here? 665 00:55:01,521 --> 00:55:02,397 L... 666 00:55:02,641 --> 00:55:03,790 Is Americus all right? 667 00:55:04,041 --> 00:55:05,918 Yes, she's fine. 668 00:55:06,801 --> 00:55:07,995 When did you get here? 669 00:55:09,601 --> 00:55:11,319 - I just drove. - You drove? 670 00:55:11,561 --> 00:55:12,789 All the way from Oklahoma? 671 00:55:13,201 --> 00:55:15,431 Yeah... No, I first... 672 00:55:15,681 --> 00:55:17,637 First I stopped in Tennessee. 673 00:55:17,881 --> 00:55:21,874 I had to drop someone off, an old friend... 674 00:55:22,121 --> 00:55:24,715 ...somebody who needed to go home. - Oh. 675 00:55:25,001 --> 00:55:25,797 Well. 676 00:55:26,521 --> 00:55:27,636 I lied, Forney. 677 00:55:28,481 --> 00:55:30,073 You didn't go to Tennessee? 678 00:55:30,321 --> 00:55:32,835 No... Yes, I did go to Tennessee... 679 00:55:33,081 --> 00:55:37,313 We're going to Sam's for some coffee. Do you want to come? 680 00:55:37,561 --> 00:55:39,358 Yeah. I'll catch up later. 681 00:55:39,601 --> 00:55:41,114 - Okay. - Okay. 682 00:55:43,761 --> 00:55:45,399 It's too late, isn't it? 683 00:55:45,641 --> 00:55:46,756 Too late? 684 00:55:47,401 --> 00:55:48,914 For what? 685 00:55:49,521 --> 00:55:51,159 I lied to you... 686 00:55:51,401 --> 00:55:55,394 ...when you asked me if I loved you, and I said no. 687 00:55:56,601 --> 00:55:58,717 - Remember? - Yes. 688 00:56:00,241 --> 00:56:01,913 I lied, Forney. 689 00:56:02,521 --> 00:56:04,113 It wasn't true, l... 690 00:56:05,721 --> 00:56:06,790 I love you. 691 00:56:07,921 --> 00:56:10,310 It's just, I lied because... 692 00:56:12,081 --> 00:56:13,992 ...you deserved something better. 693 00:56:14,241 --> 00:56:16,118 Something better than you? 694 00:56:17,681 --> 00:56:20,514 Novalee, there isn't anything better than you. 695 00:56:33,121 --> 00:56:36,477 (MARTINA MCBRIDE'S "THERE YOU ARE" PLAYS) 696 00:56:49,521 --> 00:56:52,319 ANNOUNCER: Attention Wal-Mart shoppers and wedding guests: 697 00:56:52,521 --> 00:56:56,309 Our garden center is running a special on potting soil and rakes. 698 01:02:17,041 --> 01:02:18,030 English SDH Subtitles by Gelula/SDI