The Color of Rain (2014) - full transcript

Ahem.

Sam and drew...

There are so many things
I want to teach you,

so much advice
that fathers pass down to sons,

but if you hear
one thing from me...

Hear this...

You are loved.

My husband,

the father of my two sons,

the love of my life,

died on Christmas day.



He had been sick for two years.

What are you guys
doing under here, huh?

Come here.

Come here.
I love you so much.

It's gonna be okay, okay?

The earth kept turning

and life went on around us

as though nothing had changed.

But, for me...

Everything had changed.

"Where did he go?"
I kept asking myself.

I couldn't reconcile his absence

in my brain.

I wanted to know...
Where did he go?



I felt lost and alone
in my own home.

This is harder than it looks.

Ouch.

What?

Just joking.

You're doing a great job.

You rat.

You scared me.

Thank you for taking care of me.

Thank you for letting me
take care of you.

Peach?

I can't die on Christmas.

You'll go when you're called.

But I don't think that's today.

Okay?

Happy new year's, pattie.

Are you getting ready
for your trip?

Oh! Yes.
It's gonna be great.

How are you, Gina?

We want to have you
and the boys over

for dinner, okay?

Thank you.

Come on, guys.

Good morning, kell family.

I just wish people
would stop doing that.

They care about you.

They just don't know
what else to do.

I know, and it's...
I'm so grateful. I just... i...

Have you... have you found
a replacement for pattie yet?

No, not yet.

Well, I was thinking about
applying for the job.

It'd be great to be busy,

and I could be here
just in case my boys need me.

You'd be perfect.

Frankly, we'd be lucky
to have you.

Okay, boys, let's go.

Bye, guys.

Okay! Hurry up.
Go straight to your room.

How can I possibly be late?

I only hit
the snooze button twice

and I made instant coffee,

which, by the way, tastes
like a brown crayon.

Sorry.

What can I do to help?

Please just give me
something to do

so that I do not
feel so useless.

Oh, you've already done so much.

Oh, you know what?

There is something you can do.

I want to stop
the meal delivery service.

I cannot look at that red cooler
on my porch another day.

I can whip out a text,

blast a Facebook post
and a tweet,

before you can even stop me.

Thanks.

I just,
I want to cook for the boys,

I want things to be
as normal as possible.

Of course you do.

They've been so brave.

Please don't cry.

I am not crying.
I can't cry.

I am too dehydrated
from a lack of caffeine.

Let's go get some coffee.

Yeah. That'd be great.

See you later, pattie!

Bye, you guys!

Bye-bye.

Lesson one.

Always tell the truth.

Be an honest man.

Let your words
stand for something.

It isn't always easy
to tell the truth,

but, in the long run,

you'll find it's the only way

to live a happy, peaceful life.

Now, everything works
around this main calendar.

Red is for national holidays,

green is for religious holidays,

yellow is for half-days
and teacher conferences,

and white
is for school assemblies.

After each teacher
takes attendance,

they will send you their list
so you know who's absent

and you record it... here.

I always like to wait
a little while,

in case kids straggle in late.

You see what I mean?

That's Michael spehn.

Cathy's still in the hospital.

She is?

She was at Matt's funeral.

They were old school friends.

She was fine then.

Well, she went into
the hospital last week

with a headache.

A headache?

Yes! I'm sure
she'll be out soon.

I mean, she's young and healthy.

What can happen?

I'm so sorry.
That was...

It's alright.

You're right.
I'm sure she'll be fine.

Nobody's hungry?

I miss daddy.

Me too.

Me too.

You know what I think would make
this dinner way more yummy?

Some giant marshmallows.

Why don't you guys stay here

and I'm gonna go down
to the basement

and see if we have any.

I'll take the elevator.

Ding-dong!

Mm-mm-mm-mm...

Nope, we're all out of
marshmallows,

but for little boys
who eat their dinner,

there will be ice cream.

Hello?

Are you busy?

Hey, Colleen.

No, no, we're just, uh,
we're in the middle of dinner.

Have you heard what happened?

Did I hear what?

It's Cathy spehn.

You guys eat up, okay?

I'll be right back
for ice cream.

What happened?

She's... gone.

Matt's old and dear friend,

Cathy spehn,

after less than three weeks
since prognosis,

had left behind
three motherless children.

You okay, son?

No, dad, I'm not okay.

You will be.

I just feel like
I'm forgetting something here,

there's something
I should be doing.

It's all done.

There's nothing to worry about.

We just...

We got to get your shoes on

and get you and the kids
to the church, okay?

I'll be downstairs.

At first, I couldn't cry.

I was numb...

Tired, empty.

Life had been everything
that I had ever hoped for.

The engraving
on our wedding rings read:

"Live, love, laughter."

And that was Cathy.

How could I go on without her?

The news
of another family suffering

so close to us

sent me back into the darkness.

I kept thinking of Michael spehn

and how shocked
he must've been feeling.

I had at least
had some time to prepare.

I felt compelled
to attend the funeral,

to reach out.

It was as though destiny
was drawing us together.

You don't have to be here.

People will understand.

Good morning, Michael.

How are you holding up?

Yeah. I'm fine.

We're all praying for you.

How does that work, exactly?

What do you mean?

I prayed really hard
for Cathy to get better.

So what happened?

I mean, I didn't
pray hard enough?

Is that it?

Maybe if I did a better job,

I could've changed god's mind

and Cathy wouldn't have died

from an inoperable brain tumor?

Is that it?

Michael, I know you're angry,
and I don't blame you,

but you can't assign human logic
to divine matters.

"Divine matters"?

Do you know
what Cathy said to me

the day before she died?

"Why would I have
been given babies

if I wasn't gonna be around
to take care of them?

I'm sorry.

Right. Thank you.

She spoke to me
at Matt's funeral.

And she invited us over.

We could've been friends.

Gina kell?

Yes?

Are you Gina kell?

Yes.

You're Michael spehn.

I'm so sorry

for your loss.

Thank you for coming.

Can we speak after the service?

For just a moment?

Of course.

Thank you.

So, you're farther
along in this process.

Can I ask about your kids?

How they're doing?

You can lie to me.

They're grieving.

They just miss their dad, but...

They really are okay.

Cathy had talked about Matt.

I have to tell you something.

Um...

The day before Cathy passed,
she...

She said,
"Michael, call Gina kell."

What?

She was very weak,

but she was adamant about it.

She wanted me to teach your boys
how to play basketball.

I-I coach at stoney creek high.

That's incredible.

That's the kind of woman
that she was.

It's such a wonderful
picture of her in there.

Did you take it?

Yeah. Yeah, I did.

It's, uh, mullet lake.

Um, Cathy's parents
have a cottage up there.

It's from a couple summers ago.

It was her favorite place.

I know it doesn't
feel like it right now, but...

It does get easier.

You know, I-i sat with her,
after she passed,

and, uh...

I don't know,

I-I just wanted to talk to her
and-and say goodbye.

I did the same thing.

But she... she, uh,
she wasn't there.

You know?

You're really blessed
to have a lot of friends.

Some of them,
I've known my whole life.

I know you and I just met,

but I feel like you're the only
person here that I know.

The only person
that really knows me.

Michael?
You ready to go?

Oh. Uh...

Thank you.

You know, thanks for, um,
for talking to me.

Of course.

- Can you excuse me?
- Sure.

It's okay.

Sunshine,
but cooler, low-70s tomorrow.

Wednesday's also sunny,

but starting to warm up
to mid-70s.

And by thursday/friday, we're
back to normal temperatures.

Next update
at the top of the hour.

Morning.

Morning, Michael.

Oh, I moved the cups over
so they're closer to the sink.

Okay.

Charlotte! Jack! Danny!
Let's go!

Oh, Larry and your dad

took them to the park
to feed the ducks.

They spend
far too much time inside.

Oh, and I'm taking them
for haircuts this afternoon,

so don't worry about that.

Okay.

Careful!
The floor is wet.

- Thanks.
- Uh-huh.

See you later.

Alright, sweetie.
I'll see you later.

Bye.

Bye, guys.

It's okay, sweetie.

Hey, Dave.
You okay?

Christina's been
away all weekend.

She's visiting her mom.

I just have to hang on
till after lunch,

and she'll be home.
What a nightmare.

- You're doing great.
- Thanks.

I'm sorry, man.
I shouldn't have said...

No. Hey, no.
It's okay.

It's okay.

Hey, Mrs. kell.

How are you,
Mr. spehn?

Oh... hello.

Man, I hate that look.

People just want to help.

Well, that's the problem.
There's just too much help.

I mean, my mother-in-law's
basically...

She's...
She's taken over my house.

She's doing my laundry.

She folds my underwear!

Well, you have to tell
people what you need.

Say "I love you,
and I appreciate you,

"but I'm a grown man.

I can fold
my own underwear."

You make it sound so easy.

Nothing about this is easy.

Well, someone actually
dropped this off at the office

for me today...

"how to raise a healthy daughter

without a father."

Uh, you don't have a daughter.

- Exactly.
- Ah!

Hey, Michael.

Pastor Karl, hey.

I just dropped my kids off.

How are you?

Yeah. I'm good.

Well, I'm here,
if you need to talk.

Thank you. You know, I'm not
much of a church guy, so.

Thanks.

Wonder what's for dessert.

I got juice.

Mm-mm.

I'm not thirsty.

You guys eat what you can,

then you can
head outside to play, okay?

Here you go, dear.

Oh, Jill. You didn't...
You didn't have to do that.

No, no, no.
It's no problem.

Michael, I think it's time

to talk about...

What? This is again?

You have to...

...Make plans.

Yes, you keep saying that.

Just listen to him
for a minute, Michael.

It's been a couple
of months now,

and as the people

who love you most in this world,

we have to talk about
what's next.

Dessert is next.

Putting the kids to bed is next.

And you want to know

what I'm gonna do
for the next five years?

I'm sorry, but I don't know.

Have you thought
about our suggestion?

Moving to Chicago

and buying a house
with my sister

to raise our kids?

It makes a lot of sense!

No.

I love my sister, but no.

I don't know
what I'm gonna do next,

but I know what
I am not going to do...

I am not gonna change
anything else for those kids.

I'm not taking them
out of their home!

Okay. Okay.

We'll figure it out.

I'll come by in the morning

and get them off to school,

and pick them up after,

and if you like,

Larry and I could move in

for a little bit with you.

We sure could!

No.

Thank you.

Thank you, but no.

We're just trying to
fit into our new roles.

We don't have new roles.

We all have the same roles...

Just one of us is missing.

Excuse me.

Hey!

Can I give you a hand?

I can't look
at this cooler anymore.

This thing's like a death flag.

Well, can I, uh, call someone

to come pick all this stuff up?

Thanks.

Look, I appreciate all the help,

but things are
under control here.

Are you sure?
I've seen you cook.

I'll learn.

Yeah.

Okay, let's do it.

Daddy?

What's going on?

Read it.

Okay...

"I, daddy spehn,

"promise to never, ever...

"Forever,

"marry again

"unless my darling
three children,

"Charlotte, Jack
and Danny agree.

"If you, daddy spehn,
marry without our approval,

"you will have to face us

"crying, mad, shouting...

And more"?

Well! I mean, thank you
for putting in the consequences.

What made you guys
decide to write this?

Jaclyn's parents got a divorce

and her dad
married Mrs. binkow.

The lady who lives with 75 cats?

It's actually four.

Oh, really?

I will sign this, but...

I'm gonna have my lawyer
take a look at it first.

Good? Good.
Alright, come on. Let's eat.

Oh. I forgot
my backpack.

Yeah. I got it.
I got it.

I was thinking
that we could just

get rid of all of this clutter,

and line this wall
here with benches,

so people can sit and talk.

I think we should get Starbucks

to come in and open up a branch.

People could have coffee,

browse through magazines.

Starbucks in church?

You got a better plan?

Well, anything is a better plan.

I mean, arson is a better plan.

Look at this carpet!
This is disgusting.

I think we start right here
and get rid of this.

- Ew...
- Hey!

What's going on?

Wh... oh! Hello. Hi.

We're just, uh, actually
redoing the atrium.

We finally have a budget now

and a committee,

so we just need a plan.

I want to make it
a coffee lounge.

Gina here
wants to set it on fire.

Ladies.
Hey, Michael.

Pastor.

I hear you've been
taking a course

over at the college,
in, uh, design?

Uh, yeah, I mean,

it's just something
I can take online.

Always kind of had
an interest, so...

That's great.

I should probably go.

I mean, you're from
Chicago, though, right?

Yeah. West Side.

I'm a southsider.
Cubbies fan my whole life.

I'm fine.

Thank you.

Poor Michael.

You should call him.

And say what?

I don't know.
Take him for a coffee?

It's good to talk to someone

who's going through
the same things you are.

That's why I joined
weight watchers.

Funny.

It's not gonna happen.

Ow! Ow-ow-ow-ow!

You can't toast the bread.

It'll be gross by lunch.

By the way, you have
one brown sock

and one black sock on.

Yeah.

I know. New style.

Mom buys the soft bread
and she cuts off

the outside.

He means the crust.
It's fine. It'll taste the same.

No, it won't!

Yes, it will!
Don't be a baby!

No, it won't!

Okay, no yelling!

Oh, Jack, come on.
You gotta get dressed.

We gotta leave in a few minutes.

I don't want to go to school.

Okay, look. I don't
have time for that today, guys.

I've got a meeting in an hour
and I can't be late.

I have to bring

cookies to school
today for our party.

What? Agh!

You should've told me!

I did! Three times!

Look at the fridge.

Okay, okay. Um...

Here. There we go.

Perfect.

Alright, there you go.
You're all set.

These are crackers!

Mommy always baked cookies

when it was my turn
to bring them.

I'm not going!

You ruined it!

He didn't do it on purpose!

Yes, he did! It's ruined!
He did it on purpose!

I did not!

Jack! Go get dressed!

Everybody,
we're leaving in five minutes.

I want mommy!

Don't be stupid!

She's dead
and she's not coming back!

Charlotte, don't!

I want mommy!

I want mommy!

- It's okay...
- Dad! Do something!

- Okay, just...
- I want mommy!

Danny! Come back!

Charlotte!

I want mommy!

- Shh! Look at me.
- No! I want mommy!

I know, I know.

What do you need? Hey.

- What do you...
- I want...

- Shh. Shh. I know.
- ...Mommy!

- I know. Shh, shh.
- I want mommy.

I want mommy.
I want mommy.

It's okay.
It's okay. It's okay.

I want mommy.

It's okay, it's okay.

Hey, Michael!

Danny doesn't have a lunch.

Ah, no worries!

We always have extra
for kids who forget.

Didn't forget.
I just made it wrong.

I'm late. I'm sorry.

I failed.

How so?

Cathy, she got sick so fast.

The cancer just stole her
away from me, and I just...

I couldn't stop it.

They would just be
so much better off

if she were here and I...

Hey. She would be
saying exactly the same thing

if she was sitting here
and you were gone.

I saw a video once

of the waves coming ashore

during the Tsunami
in the Indian ocean.

People were just doing
regular, ordinary thing..

And this giant wall of water
came crashing in,

just destroying
everything in its path.

And there was no stopping it.

That's...

That's just how I feel.

Michael, there was
nothing you could do.

You couldn't stop what
happened to your family,

but you can control
what you do next.

You can gather your kids
around you

and you can love 'em,

and you can guide them
out of the darkness.

But how do I do that?

You stay connected.

It's real common for men

to hunker down and go it alone,

especially when the high tide
of grief starts to rise.

But if you stay connected
to your family

and this community,

you're gonna find your way.

I've got to go.

Alright.

Michael? Hey!

Gina! Hey!

Hey. It's good to see you.

Yeah! You too.

Oh, I can see
that you got your mother-in-law

to stop doing your laundry.

Yes! They finally left.

Wait. How'd you know that?

Well...

Judging by
the pink tint to your shirt,

you're either doing
a walk for the cure later,

or you've been mixing whites
with reds.

Huh.

Well, truth is, I'd rather
do these things wrong

than have a bunch of people
hovering over me.

Mm. I get it.

I got this neighbor

and she wanted to bring dinner
over for us.

I said no, she insisted.

So I raced home
from basketball practice,

you know, with the kids,

and there's a pizza
sitting on my doorstep.

I can order my own pizza.

That's true.

I know, but why
would someone do that?

It's insulting.

You know what? It's like...

It's like she thinks I can't
even take care of my own family.

I don't think she meant that.

I don't know.

It's like life just
keeps throwing me curve balls.

I don't need to hit a home run,

just a decent pitch
would be appreciated.

Then take the walk.

I'm sorry, what?

Stop swinging at all this junk.

Ignore
some of these curve balls,

and just take the walk.

Make it to first base

and just see what happens.

Nobody takes my metaphor
and just throws it back on me.

Oh... here we go.

Did your kids
put this on the list?

They said it was
the "healthy" kind?

Maybe.

It's alright.
It was a rookie mistake.

You're new to the shopping list.

Separate your colors.

Thanks!

"I'd like
to get our families together

"for dinner and to talk.

"I have a few things
to give your children...

"resources and such.

"You can email me
or call me anytime.

"Good night. Peace.

Gina kell."

"Thanks for the note.

"That would be nice.

"I'm sure my kids would love it.

Careful about
the call-me-anytime stuff.

"My "anytimes" these days
are well into the wee hours.

"I'd love to talk,

"but you'd better give me
some proper hours to call.

Thanks, Michael."

"Anytime means anytime.

"If you think you're
the only one up at 3:00 A.M.,

you're fooling yourself."

"How's Friday night?

I'll cook."

"I have a virtual food bank.

"Everyone pitched in
and bought me a freezer.

"I have four casseroles,
three lasagnas,

"some spicy vegan bean dish,

"and some unidentifiable
chicken dishes

that are very good."

I'll bring a salad.

"Chicken soundgood.

I'll bring a salad."

I hope
I'm doing the right thing.

Give me strength.

Come on!
They're here!

Go, go, go, go!

Hi!

Want to go play upstairs?

Sure!

Hey!

Hey.

Wow...

How do they do that?

Kids, they just

know that they belong together.

How are they doing?

Oh. Uh...

Well, they cry a lot,

and then we talk about Cathy,

and things are better
for a little while,

and it all just starts again.

How are your kids doing?

Pretty much the same.

Sam's having nightmares,

and, some days,
drew doesn't want

to let me out of his sight,

but they're coming along.

I thought you were
bringing a salad?

Oh, I did.

I brought a pasta salad,
a fruit salad,

a potato salad.
You know.

I got some bread

and some things for the kids.

I'm Italian!

Oh! Okay.

Ahh.

Mm. Smells
really good!

Yeah. Oh, thanks.
You know what?

It's actually pretty good.

This woman in church, she, uh...

Oh! Oh, the woman
with the little tiny dog

who has the little outfits?

- Yes!
- The matching outfits?

Yeah, yeah.
She's cooked for us, too.

Oh, man!

She's actually
a really good cook.

Yeah. Think she makes
those outfits herself?

Why, I mean, she must, right?

Because they're
a little bit weird!

I think so.

Um...

Oh! There's
this other woman,

who leaves us a cake every week,

and she's in the choir,

but she's got
this really weird, awful voice,

and they keep giving her solos,
and she's just...

I know exactly
who you're talking about.

- It's awkward.
- Very.

What should I do?

Uh...

Why don't I cut the bread?

Do you have a knife?

Yeah. No, no.
I'll... I'll... um...

- Grab a knife?
- That drawer.

- I'll...
- Okay.

...get into this.

Got it?

Alright, char, you sit here.

Boys, grab a seat
wherever you would like.

Thanks, pal.

Oh...

It's okay.

So, does anyone know why
our families are having dinner

together tonight?

Well, it's because

we're all going
through the same thing,

and...

We thought that it would be
good to get together

and to support each other, talk
and just share our feelings.

Excuse me.

Would anyone else
like to share their feelings?

And on that note, okay!

Dig in!

You don't have to do that.

We don't make guests
clean up dishes at the house.

After the dinner
we just went through,

we are hardly guests
at this point.

- Dad!
- Yeah?

Can we play "ball of peril"?

Oh. Uh, it's
a spehn family game.

Uh... not now, guys.

We have guests, okay?

Maybe in a bit.

No! No, don't
let us stop you.

Uh... well,
but the thing is...

Oh, ho, ho!

Whoa!

If you feel the ball,
you must freeze!

Run from me!

- Ah!
- Ooh, ooh!

Don't even try to understand.

Boys.

Yeah!

Don't tackle!

Oh!

Ahh!

It just got out of control

before I knew what happened.

It's actually taken on
a life of its own.

You need to just
think positively

and decide that
you can overcome this.

You'll be stronger in the end

for having tried.

Oh...

Mm-hmm.

Well, this is... Uh, was...

Charlotte's favorite dress.

I'll tell ya, I don't know
what I'm doing wrong.

I mean, it's not my first rodeo.

I did my own laundry in college.

Well, yeah, but in college,

you probably had
jeans and t-shirts

and sweatshirts.

Now you have a little girl,

who has a wool-knit dress

that should be
hand-washed in cold water

and hung to dry.

Mm-hmm.

Maybe I should just
let my mother-in-law

keep doing my wash.

What? Where is
your dignity, man?

You can do this!
Come on!

I'm going to get you started.

No, look, I can't
ask you to help.

No, no.
This isn't charity.

This is quid PRO quo.

Oh, really?
What do you mean?

Some day...

And that day may never come...

I may ask you to do
a service for me.

Until that day,

accept this justice

as a gift on
my daughter's wedding day.

The godfather!

- Godfather!
- Nice!

Very good.

Bye! Thanks!

- Bye!
- See you.

- Bye!
- Thanks for coming, guys.

Thanks for having us.

Oh!

I wanted to give you guys these.

It's a book where you can
put pictures and... memories.

Really, whatever you want.

My boys made one for their dad.

Cool!

Did you know my mom?

I met her.

She was so pretty.

You look just like her.

Alright, well, good night.

Good night.

Thanks.

Thanks for the books!

You're welcome.

Here you go.

Thanks.

Thank you for tonight.

Thank you.

It's been a long time
since my kids laughed like this.

Mm. Yeah. Mine too.

Drive safely. Bye, guys!

- Take care.
- Bye!

Bye! See you
at school!

Well, hey, Charlotte,
how are you?

I'm good.

What's up?

Um, I was wondering

if you could help me
with something.

Well, I sure hope so!

I think I need a bra,

but I don't know what size.

I can absolutely help you
with that, sweetheart.

Come here.

Yeah.

We can go shopping together,
if you want, okay?

What are you doing up there?

Hey! I'm measuring
for the new plans.

So you and Colleen
have a new plan?

Well, mm, yeah,

the pastor didn't exactly love
our first few suggestions.

I'm kind of not surprised.

Yeah.

The challenge is coming up
with, uh, a theme.

Well, uh...

What about making the space
somewhere to celebrate

all the people who keep it
relevant and alive?

Ah! Now, that's a plan.
I love it.

Me too.

Hey, maybe Michael
could help us design it.

Oh... um, maybe.

Sure. Yeah. I'm sure I could
pull a few ideas together.

Perfect.

Hey, listen, thank you so much

for helping Charlotte
with her, uh, situation.

Apparently,
there are some things

that a man can't do.

Yeah. That was my pleasure.

Do you remember
the quid PRO quo we discussed?

I do.

"The thing that you may ask

may never come."

But you don't want me
to whack someone, do you?

Not gonna be that simple.

I mean, it did say
"some assembly required."

Wow! Uh... yeah.

Some assembly

and a degree in
mechanical engineering.

Matt was really good
at this kind of thing.

Yeah. Well, look.

I'm willing to tackle it,

but I'm gonna need
some assistance.

Do you know any strong men

willing to work long hours

for literally no pay whatsoever?

Hmm... oh!

Never gonna make it
in the union!

Let's do this.

Alright, have fun!

Okay, great.

What is this?

- It's a bunkbed!
- What?

Alright, help me out.

Alright, now, this
is important information.

This information
may someday save your lives.

"Righty-tighty, lefty-loosey."

Come on.
Say it with me.

Righty-tighty, lefty-loosey!

Yes, my men!

Okay, you guys, tonight,

we're gonna start bubba
in the one spot,

"d" in the two,
chopper, you're in the three.

Boots, you in the four,
and Charlie, you're in the five.

Offensively, we are in the 41,

I want to see a lot of
post-touches and x-cuts.

Defensively,
we're gonna cougar all day.

- Got it?
- Yes! Go!

Alright, on three!

One... two... three!

- Whoo!
- Go get 'em!

Pass!

Come on, guys!

I'm open!

Take a look!
Take a look!

Come on!

He is just so great
with the kids.

I know, right?

Did you know that Matt
played basketball

for Cathy's dad?

Really?

Over here!

Ho!

It's so good

for your kids to have
a male figure around.

We are just friends.

Our families just need
each other right now.

That's all this is.

I didn't say anything.

Good! Because
there's nothing to say.

We're gonna be spending
the summer in Colorado

at my parents' house.

Not even gonna see each other

for a couple of months.
After that, who knows?

Shoot! Shoot! Shoot!

Oh! So close!

It was good for the boys

to get away from home
and see life from a distance.

The outdoors and the quiet time

gave me time to find
a sense of peace.

Come on, guys.

I really want to go play hockey.

Oh, home, sweet home.

I am so exhausted.

Are we going shopping?

No, definitely not.

We'll go tomorrow.

We still have a few days
before school starts.

Hello?

Oh, hi, Michael.

Yeah, no, we literally
just walked through the door.

- Yes!
- Yes. Please?

That sounds great.

No, no, we're not tired.

Yes!

Did you order your kids
new school uniforms yet?

Was I supposed to do that?
Ohh!

Charlotte probably grew
three inches this summer

and Danny's at least
one size bigger

and Jack's shoes are too small.

How could you
possibly know that?

Ah, it's a mom thing.

Cathy knew.

Yes, she did.

Good morning.

Hey! Good morning!

Good morning.

Ah, gentlemen, good morning.

- Hello.
- Good morning.

Good morning.

Good morning, Gina.

Ah, the spehns!

- Good morning.
- Sam! Drew! Wait up!

- Hi, pastor. How's things?
- Really well. Yourself?

- I'm good. Thank you.
- Excellent.

This is a surprise.

It feels good to be
back in church today.

I guess we're sitting together?

I guess so!

Go on. Go, go, go.

- Let's play volleyball!
- Okay.

Here you go.

Thanks.

That's Matt
and his three best friends.

They grew up together.

They put on a golf tournament

to raise money for charity
in Matt's name last year.

They're gonna do it
again this year.

That's great.

This is a video diary
that Matt made of himself

for the boys,

lessons that a father
would want to teach his sons.

Wow.

Have you watched them?

I started, but...

I just can't really
finish it yet.

I-I better go see
what's going on.

Wait.

Just give them a minute.

I just want them to play fair.

Trust me.

They play in the backyard,

but it's also where they learn

to negotiate and compromise.

You guys...

Don't deny them the opportunity

to work it out themselves.

Just trust me.

The backyard can be
a magical place.

Who cares?

How did you know that?

It's a dad thing.

I'm sure Matt knew it, too.

You're right.

He did.

Trick-or-treat!

Cathy loved Halloween.

Matt was too sick

to go trick-or-treating
last Halloween,

so we stayed home
and just gave out candy.

I can't believe
that was 10 months ago.

Sometimes, it seems
like yesterday,

and, sometimes,
it seems like forever.

You're doing great.

And I must say,
I really like your costume.

Oh! Thank you.

The boys dressed me.

- Mm-hmm!
- I'm a linebacker.

Yeah, very convincing.

And by convincing,

I mean you look absolutely
nothing like a linebacker.

What're you talking about?
I look good!

I wore this to target today

and I got asked out
by a total stranger.

Who was it?

I'll kill him!

Are you jealous?

Yes!

I go to target all the time,
nobody asks me out.

If I saw you at target,
I'd probably ask you out, too.

Are you flirting
with a linebacker?

Yes.

And if you said yes,

I would probably take you
to an Italian restaurant.

Oh, really?

Listen, just
because you're Italian

doesn't mean you're the only one

that knows good Italian food.

Chuck E. Cheese?

Ho-ho-ho!

Luigi's.

We should go there for dinner.

You can judge for yourself.

Alright, I'll take you
up on that offer.

Great!
I'll pick you up at 7:30.

Alright, come on, guys!
Last house!

- Wait for me, wait for me.
- What just happened?

It's not a date.

I know.

It's just dinner.

More of a bet or a dare, really.

I totally agree.

I mean, it's not
about dressing up.

It's just I don't
have anything that fits.

I have not bought
new clothes in two years.

You should buy something new!

I should!

But not because it's a date,
because it's so not.

I couldn't agree more.

Or less.

I mean, it's important
to do something nice

for yourself once in a while.

This is just good grooming.

It's a matter of hygiene.
Nothing special.

Oh! No.
Not my color.

I agree.

Or is it?

Um... hmm.
I agree.

No. Definitely not.

Trying too hard?

I don't think so.
I like it!

No. You're right.
Trying way too hard.

Too young?
Too old?

Oh, no. I...

You're totally right.

That's it.

I agree.

You know what?
It's a nice look for going out

for dinner at night

with a friend
that you really care about.

Yeah!

This is a date, isn't it?

Yes.

I am a 36-year-old mom
going out on her first date.

The first date that
I have been on in 15 years.

The last time
I went out on a date,

men were boys.

They still are!

Just breathe, Gina.

Suck in the oxygen...

Just let it out.
Just breathe.

Okay. You're right.

This is...

Yeah, I think
I'm going to faint.

Really good.

Feels weird to be out
without the children.

Oh, we could see if
they have any in the back

they could loan us.

Thank you.

Hello. My name
is Sarah

and I'll be your server tonight.

Hey, Sarah.
How are you?

I'm great, thanks.
How are you?

We are weak from hunger.

I mean, I can barely make out
the words on the menu.

How about some warm bread, then?

That would be great, thanks.

What?

Oh, you were sweet
to the waitress.

And...?

I like that.

Oh.

Okay.

I mean, things like

being nice to a waitress
gives you points.

It's like the right shoes.

You know, you wear right shoes,
you get points.

You wear the wrong shoes

could be a deal-breaker.

Or-or-or dirt under
your fingernails.

Or hair.

- Hair?
- Oh, yeah!

Too much of anything
is just bad.

You know, too much hair gel,
too much blow-drying,

too much of a comb-over...

How am I Doin'?

Uh, so far, so good.

Oh, whew!

Yeah. I mean,
we will have to see

how you do with
the dessert tray.

Wait. I have to do
dessert, too?

- Oh, totally!
- Oh!

Ordering dessert,
even if the woman says no,

is key.

Now, listen,
I'm only telling you this

because I trust you're not
gonna abuse the information.

Great.

We're ready to order.

We'll take everything
on the dessert tray.

And then, also...

Do you know somewhere
that I can get my shoes shined?

Because, um, apparently,
if they have scuffs on them,

this relationship's over.

We'll just hear about
the specials, please.

That was a wonderful
Italian restaurant.

Thank you.
That means a lot,

coming from an authentic
Italian person.

Well... good night.

Good night.

You should go.

I'm leaving.

You should.

I am.

You're going.

Good. Okay.

Is it gonna be finished
in time for Christmas?

Well, I hope so.

I mean, all the artwork's
still at the printers.

Yeah, but we have
less than two months.

I don't think
we're gonna make it.

Think positively!

I positively don't think

we're gonna make it.

Can Sam and me stay over?

Please?
Can they?

Well, it's "Sam and i."

I don't know.

I mean, were you guys invited?

Dad? Can they?

Please?

Yeah! Of course.

Right?

I don't mind.

- Yes! Awesome!
- Let's go to my room.

Looks like we're
having a sleepover. Hmm.

Yes, it does.

Mom?

Are you gonna stay, too?

Oh, no, sweetie.

Adults don't have sleepovers.

All alone on a Friday night.

What will I do with myself?

Oh, yeah, big sacrifice.

I might need some ice cream,
a movie, a nice long bath...

It's gonna be a hardship,
but I will survive.

Uh, well,
I'd invite you to stay...

No. I will be back
in the morning. You have fun.

Well, I'll make pancakes.

Okay. That's great.

Is this really
as easy as it seems?

Or...

It's impossible.

Um...

Care to test the waters?

What do you mean?

Veteran's day is coming up.

We have a three-day weekend.

We could all go on vacation.

The whole crazy bunch of us.

You want to travel somewhere
with five children?

Yeah! Why not?

It would be really nice
to have a sign.

Something to tell us

we're headed
in the right direction.

Mm.

Okay, I tell you what.

You write a list of all
the reasons this can't work,

I'll do the same,

and tomorrow,
we'll exchange lists.

Alright.

Deal.

Deal.

Nothing.

I guess we're on!

♪ She'll be
coming around the mountain ♪

♪ When she comes ♪

Yee-haw!

♪ She'll be coming
around the mountain ♪

♪ When she comes ♪

Yee-haw!

♪ She'll be coming
around the mountain ♪

♪ She'll be
coming around the mountain ♪

♪ She'll be coming
around the mountain ♪

♪ When she comes ♪

Yee-haw!

♪ She'll be driving
six white horses ♪

♪ When she comes ♪

You know,
some of these big trees

are hundreds of years old!

The grand-daddies of
all living things on the planet.

The forest is one
huge extended family.

They depend on each other
to survive.

Cool.

This was the perfect
place to be,

away from
all the sad reminders...

A place where we could laugh.

Oh! Isn't that cool?

Wow!

Ooh!

Awesome.

- Hi!
- Hey. How you doing?

I'm gonna sleep
really good tonight.

This is us.

Why don't you take this one?

And maybe Charlotte
can go there...

And you want to sleep there?

Sam and drew?

Okay, thanks.

Okay, I'll go here.

Guys, this is awesome!

Yeah, cool!

There's only, uh...

- What?
- Only six.

Oh. Uh... I'll...
I'll sleep in the hammock.

Great! Okay.

That's perfect.
Alright, you guys.

Get your sleeping bags out
and your pillows

and let's make our beds.

- So many bugs.
- Yeah.

♪ My paddle's keen and bright ♪

♪ Flashing with silver ♪

♪ Follow the wild goose flight ♪

♪ Dip, dip and swing ♪

♪ Dip, dip
and swing her back ♪

♪ Flashing with silver ♪

♪ Follow the wild goose flight ♪

♪ Dip, dip and swing ♪

♪ Dip, dip
and swing her back... ♪

Okay, tonight,
I'm taking the hammock.

No, no, I'm getting used to it.

It's molding to my body.

Emphasis on "mold."

Hey!

Go, go, go, go, go!

This all feels very familiar.

What?

I mean, we're missing
the theme song,

but I think
we're the Brady bunch.

I think you're right.

And there it is.

What?

Right there...

That sign you were looking for.

♪ Things get done
when you're working together ♪

♪ Give it all you got and add
some fun for goodness measure ♪

♪ If you need a hand ♪

♪ Then I think
it's much better ♪

♪ 'Cause things get done ♪

♪ When you're workin'... ♪

♪ Workin' together ♪

There we go. Great.

♪ Workin' together
yeah ♪

♪ I tried to do it
on my own.. ♪

Want me to do this?

It's fine, I can... no.

Oh, okay.

♪ Then you stepped up
to my side ♪

♪ Felt so good
I almost cried ♪

♪ There's nothing else
that I can't do ♪

♪ So step aside
I'm Comin' through ♪

♪ Things get done
when you're working together ♪

♪ Give it all you got and add
some fun for good measure ♪

Hey, alright.

♪ If you need a hand
then I think it's much better ♪

♪ 'Cause things get done
when you're workin' ♪

♪ Workin' together
workin' together ♪

Now that...
Is officially our family song.

Are we a family?

Well, uh...

What would you think if we were?

What would you guys think if...

One day...

We decided to get married?

Can we get a dog?

Whoa! Slow down.

Where would we live?

Can we share a room?

Aw...

What... what's going on?

What's happening?

A legal matter.

No! No, no, no,
no, no, no. No.

No! No, no. No.

We have to tear it up!

Absolutely not.

But you signed it.

It's okay.

But you could go to jail!

Trust me.
I promise you. Okay?

- Okay.
- Okay?

- Okay.
- Okay?

It's between us.

I want to keep this forever.

Okay.

Come on. Let's
go back to dinner.

Thanks, you guys.
That was so much fun!

Bye, guys!

Okay, you guys, upstairs.
Let's go, get ready for bed.

- Hey, dad?
- Yeah, buddy?

What are we gonna
call Mrs. kell?

Oh. Um...

What do you want to call her?

I don't know.

I already have a mom.
She's in heaven.

Oh. Um...

Come here, Jack.

Jack, let me tell you

something that
your mom taught me.

Now, your heart is full
of love for your mom,

and it always will be.

What mom used to say, you know,

about growing new hearts?

That's real, buddy.

You know, and when

you meet someone new to love,

it's like you grow
a whole new heart

that just fills with
love for that person.

You don't take love away

from anyone else, like your mom.

Okay? That's yours
to keep forever.

Does that make sense?

Good.

So really, I mean,
it doesn't matter

if you call us mom or dad,

or Mrs. kell or...

Phyllis.

We love you, Jack.

Good night, buddy.

Good night, dad.

Good night, Jack.

Good night, Phyllis.

Good night, Phyllis.

Good night.

Alright, you guys, come on.

Come on, come on.
You're gonna be late!

Come on.

Have a good day, alright?

- Bye.
- See you, sweetie.

Alright, well...

I'll call you later.

- Okay.
- Alright. Bye.

Alright.

Good morning!

Good morning!

How was your weekend?

Oh, it was fantastic.

It was actually great.
How was yours?

Restful, thank you.

Good!

- Hey!
- Hey.

Hi. I brought
you coffee.

Oh! Thank you.

Can we talk?

Yeah, sure.
What's up?

Can we talk outside?

I'm dying for a cigarette.

You don't smoke.

Just trust me.

I mean, I don't
want to be judgmental...

So what's going on?

How was the ranch?

Oh! It was just great.

Really, the kids
got along so great.

It was just effortless.

Wonderful, Gina.
I'm so happy for you.

Thank you.
So what's the matter?

Um, people are talking.

They think that things
are moving too fast,

that maybe it's too soon

for you and Michael
to be quite so connected.

Even some of the kids
are making comments.

Uh...

And what do you think?

I'm happy for you,

but it's only been a year, Gina.

I-I just... take it easy

with this whole "blue birds
of happiness" routine.

Your kids need all the support

this place can
give them right now.

I'm... I'm just saying.

I really appreciate
the heads-up.

You're a good friend, Colleen.

Ahh! Hey, you guys!

Come on, upstairs.
You gotta get ready for school!

Come on!
Go, go, go, go!

Thank you so much
for doing this.

I've just been
spread a little thin,

and I really needed this.

Could I talk to you
about something, Michael?

Uh, yeah, of course, anything.

- See you soon, grandpa!
- Thanks for everything.

The kids talked to us

about Gina kell
and her children,

about becoming a family.

What about it?

Do you think

it's wise,
so soon after losing Cathy?

I mean, the kids
might need more time.

Did the kids say something?

Are they upset?

No, it's just that...

They've had to deal
with so much change

in their young lives.

Do you think they're ready

to accept someone taking
their mother's place?

No! Gina is not
taking Cathy's place.

She... no one could ever do that.

Look, Michael.

I know how difficult
it is for you

to raise three children
on your own,

and how lonely you must be,
but...

Gina's vulnerable as well.

I mean, she might need more time
to get her own life together.

We just want you
to think about the impact

that this could have
on all the children

if... if it doesn't work out.

And what if the kids
get attached to Gina,

and then they lose her, too?

I am so sorry I'm late.

No problem.
Good to see you.

Oh, you too.
Between working at the school

and we're redoing the atrium,
and it's just busy.

- It's all good.
- Crazy busy!

So good to see you.

Have a seat.

Thanks.

Oh, hey!
Tell drew and Sam

I scored some lions' tickets

so we have a date coming up.

They will be thrilled.

Gentlemen, lady,

welcome to the first meeting

to discuss the Matt kell
memorial golf tournament.

I'm happy to say we have
our corporate sponsors

and we hope to double
what we raised last year.

- Nice!
- Great.

That's amazing. Matt
would just be so proud

of all the work
you guys are doing.

And since this will
be an annual event,

we formally need to create
a non-profit organization.

And the money we raise
will go to families,

like yours,
who were affected by cancer.

The four of us will make up
the board of trustees.

Now, we need to
come up with a name.

Well...

I've actually been
thinking about that a lot,

and I'd really like to call it

the "new day foundation
for families

in honor of Matt kell
and Cathy spehn."

I don't get it.

Gina, this is Matt's foundation.

Yeah, and the golf outing

is something
that can remain in his name,

but I'd really like
this foundation

to be in both of their names.

Right. I, uh... ahem.

Yeah, it just doesn't
feel right to me.

C-Cathy's family

went through
the same thing that we did.

Right, but we're not
Cathy's best friends.

I mean, Matt was like...
He was like our brother.

We're doing this
for him and his boys.

I know you and Michael spehn

have been becoming
friends, but...

Well, it's actually
more than that, Marty.

No matter.

I don't want a foundation

named after anyone but Matt.

Is everybody done
with their homework?

Yeah.

- The boys are outside, playing.
- Oh, good.

Alright. Let's just get
this chicken out of the oven,

'cause your dad
is gonna be home in a second.

Alright.

You put nuts into the sauce.

No one in our family likes that.

Oh, but I did it last time,

and everyone
thought it was great.

It's just
that's not the way we do it.

My mom knew that.

Because she was your mom,

and she knew everything
there possibly was

to know about you guys,

because she loved you
more than anything.

It's no big deal.
I don't want any.

Hey!

Something smells good.

Yeah.
Dinner's ready.

I think I'm just gonna, um...

Uh, get my boys and go home
for an early night.

Hey, you guys!
Let's go!

Is something wrong?

No. No, no.

Everything's fine.

I just, um, you know,
I want to give them a bath

and get to bed early.

Alright. How was
the foundation lunch?

It was okay.

The guys only want to
put it in Matt's name.

Ah.

Tsk.

Ah, I'm not...

It's not surprising.

Yeah. I'm just
really disappointed.

Alright, you guys.
Let's go.

Change of plans.

Goodbye.
Goodbye.

- Bye.
- Bye.

I know how to cook three things.

Really? That's great!

But, uh, why are you
telling me this?

We don't need Mrs. kell
to cook dinner for us.

I can do it.

We should wait
for Michael and the kids.

They already left.

They did?

Hey, are you sure?

'Cause we were supposed to

go buy their Christmas tree
with them.

Yeah. Their grandma
took them home.

Oh.

Okay, well,
let's get you guys home,

'cause we've got to hem
your angel costumes, right?

Hop in.

Hey. Sorry about today.

I got so busy

and then Cathy's
parents came by.

I understand.

We went to a tree farm
and cut down our own tree.

It's kind of a family tradition.

Well, that sounds like fun.

Actually, uh...

Cathy's parents

want us to come up
to mullet lake for Christmas.

Really? But I thought
that we were...

They were thinking

it'd be a nice time
to get everyone together.

They want to scatter
Cathy's ashes at the lake.

I think Cathy would like that.

Of course.

Yeah, I understand.

You do understand?

It's just that...

I thought that...

You're gonna miss
the opening of the atrium

a-and the pageant.

I know,

but it's Cathy's parents,
you know.

They really want to be
around the kids this Christmas.

Uh, you know what?

I've actually been
thinking, um...

Maybe we need to take some time
and just think about things.

For the kids' sake.

I agree.

You're okay with it?

Yeah. I mean, I'm gonna have
my parents and sister

and Matt's mom
and sister around,

so I'm gonna have
a full house and...

I mean, it's not gonna be
an easy holiday

for any of us.

It's only been a year.

I'm glad you'll have
your family around you.

Yeah, and after Christmas,

we're probably gonna go
up to my folks' place

until after new year's, so...

So that's it?

I guess so.

Goodbye, Gina.

Goodbye, Michael.

Like almost
everything good in our lives,

this place came to us
because of you.

You wanted us to come back here,
and so we have.

And today...

We commit your ashes
to this lake forever.

We will love you always.

God bless you, my love.

Where are Mr. spehn
and the kids?

They went to see
their grandma and grandpa

for Christmas.

Well, what about us?

Well, we have a lot to do, too.

I mean, it's Christmas Eve.

You got your grandmas
coming over,

and tonight we have
the Christmas pageant.

I'm an angel!

Yes, you are.

I want Charlotte

and Jack and Danny
to be angels, too.

I do, too, sweetie,

but I don't think
it's gonna happen this year.

Finish up.

I love Turkey.

Your mom made the best Turkey in
the whole family.

Oh, she was a wonderful cook.

Oh...

Mm! I saved all her recipes
for you.

Dad, I want to go home.

We're supposed to be angels

and I got a costume
and everything.

Yeah, I know, pal, I know.

You'll be a angel
next year, okay?

What's he talking
about, Michael?

Uh, Christmas pageant.

How is Santa gonna
know we're here?

Drew and I were gonna
stay up all night.

I know.

When your mom was a little girl,

she used to stay up
all night long

to see Santa,

until she realized
he simply won't come

until you fall asleep.

I'm glad we're here.

This is mom's favorite place,

so it should be
our favorite place.

That's true, sweetheart.

Mm. She loved it here.

We just have be at the church by
6:00 for a short rehearsal.

Are you still
seeing Michael spehn?

Oh. No, we're just friends.

It just felt like
it was too soon

to be involved with a man.

Gina...

I watched you take care
of my son for three years.

You were his hope, his support,

his love.

He would want you
and the boys to be happy.

Does Michael make you happy?

He does.

Would you mind
if I just took a break?

Of course, sweetheart.

We'll take care of the boys.

Thank you.

Lesson number six.

Treat women with respect.

Cherish and hold dear
the woman that you love

and never miss an opportunity

to tell your mom
how much you love her.

Oh, Matt.

Tell me what to do.

Nana?

Mm-hmm?

I miss mom every day.

So do I, sweetheart.

I'll never stop missing her

and I will never love anyone
as much as her.

I know, baby.

I was only being
nice to Mrs. kell

because she was nice
to me and Jack and Danny,

but if you want,
I'll never speak to her again.

Honey, why would I want that?

I heard you tell daddy

that if we liked Mrs. kell,

it might hurt mom,

and that Mrs. kell
might leave us, too.

You heard us talking and...

Oh, sweetheart!

I didn't mean that.
I...

Charlotte, sit down.
I want to talk to you.

Your mommy

would do anything in her power

to make you and your brothers
and your daddy happy.

The next person
I want to talk about

may or may not even exist.

Your mom may want to
remarry another man.

If she loves and respects
someone enough to marry him

after I pass away,

then I love and respect
that guy, too.

I know your mom.

I know her values.

If she remarries,

she's going to marry
someone I approve of.

Treat him with the love
and compassion

like you would
if I were still alive.

Thank you.

Thank you.

I want you and your brothers
and your daddy,

each one of you,

to grow a new heart.

Okay? Just like
mommy used to say.

I will, too.

Michael?

Michael?

Yeah? What's going on?

Uh, get the boys.

We need to get you home.

What do you mean?
What about supper?

No, no, no.
Forget about that.

Your kids and Gina's
are gonna be angels in church

and we have to get them there
on time.

We'll eat on the road!

What? It's 4:00!
It's a two-and-half-hour drive.

We might not make it.

I know, it's crazy,

but we're gonna try.

Come on! Let's go.

Are we there yet?

No! Not yet.

We have to
be there by 7:00.

It's okay.
We're gonna make it.

Okay.

That was the exit
for the church.

We missed it.

Where are we going?

Just need to stop by the house
for a second.

Mary and Joseph
had nowhere to stay

and it was almost time
for their baby to be born.

The innkeeper in town

said that they could
take shelter in the barn

with the animals.

Out in the fields,

an angel of the lord...

- ...appeared to the Shepherds...
- Go ahead!

...who were guarding
their flocks by night.

The angel announced

that the savior had been born
in the town of Bethlehem.

The Shepherds decided
to travel to Bethlehem

to see the Christ-child.

Suddenly, a great host of angels

appeared and began
singing praises to god.

The angels
began to spread the word

that the Christ-child was born.

♪ Oh, night divine ♪

♪ Oh, night divine ♪

- Hey! The spehns are here!
- The spehns are here!

Oh...

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

Do you remember when we saw
the double rainbow?

Well, I've been
thinking about that.

And the rain, it just fell
so hard on our lives...

But it seems to me

that the light has cut through

and it has given us colors

that we could never
have even imagined before.

This life,

you know, it can be
even more beautiful than before.

And that doesn't betray Matt

or Cathy.

I-it honors them.

I know.

And I love you.

I love you, too.

And I have to ask you
a question.

Will you marry me?

She said yes!

- Whoo!
- Oh!

♪ There is hope ♪

♪ And there is laughter ♪

♪ There are blue skies ♪

♪ After rain ♪

♪ You have come
into my life ♪

♪ I know ♪

♪ That I can love again ♪

♪ There is something
in your smile ♪

♪ Reaching deep inside of me ♪

♪ This was meant to happen ♪

♪ This was meant to be ♪

♪ All the colors
of the rainbow ♪

♪ Are dancing in the sun ♪

♪ The best
is yet to come ♪

♪ All the colors
of the rainbow ♪

♪ Are telling me
that you're the one ♪

♪ A whole new life
has just begun ♪

Friends, please be seated.

Today,

seven people are coming together
to form a family.

And today is also

the greatest example

of turning mourning into dancing
that I have ever seen.

I know

that Matt and Cathy are here,

and they are happy

and they are proud
of all of you.

Dearly beloved,

we are gathered here today

to witness the joining
of Michael and Gina

in holy matrimony.

And children...

Do you promise

to take Gina and Michael
as your mom and dad,

and love them and honor them,

and keep them in sickness
and health,

for as long
as you all shall live?

- Yes!
- I do!

♪ All the colors
of the rainbow ♪

♪ Are dancing in the sun ♪n ♪

♪ The very best
is yet to come ♪