Bad Girl (2016) - full transcript

♪ I finally understand

♪ The purpose of my creation

♪ Must be

♪ To love you

♪ You tell me you'll keep me

close to you

♪ And all you ask is

dedicate my heart to you

♪ It's my pleasure to give you

all of me

♪ It's the love I have

that keeps me serving you

♪ You're so good to me

♪ I can't imagine losing you

♪ No there's no one

that can compare to you

♪ No matter what I do

♪ I can't be without you

♪ I can't make it alone

♪ Oh I was made to love you

♪ Through the storm, through the

rain

♪ Through the hurt and the pain

♪ I was made to love you

♪ To love you, to love you, to

love you

♪ My life was full of sin

♪ You came and stepped right in

♪ Turned it all around

♪ You worked it out

♪ And now my life has meaning

♪ Without you I'll be dead and

gone

♪ So I sing

♪ This song

♪ To show you I love you

♪ I can't be without you

♪ I can't make it alone

♪ I was made to love you

Baby, you sure you

put it in the right box?

I can't find it anywhere.

All that's in here are towels.

Charles.

What?

What does that say?

- Towels.

- Yeah.

You know what, as a matter of

fact,

you know what I want you to do?

I want you to go into

that box that says dishes,

and get some dishes, because

breakfast

is gonna be ready shortly.

How many towels does

a kitchen need, anyway?

Oh, some are for use and

others are for decorations.

Decorative towels, don't you

think

that's a waste of money?

Babe.

We should be able to live a

little. Okay?

I mean, there's nothing wrong

with having nice things.

You know I grew up with little.

You know, now that I

have, I should be able

to live a little, and so should

you.

Melinda, you need to be

reminded

that this congregation is gonna

hold us to a higher standard.

For we aim to not only do what's

right

in the sight of the Lord,

but also in the sight of men.

2 Corinthians.

I know, you're right.

Doesn't mean I have to like it.

Found the dishes.

The toast and the

bacon'll be ready shortly.

Okay. Where's our daughter?

Where do you think?

Ruth!

Babe, it's the last day of

school, cut her some slack.

Ease up on her just a little

bit.

Well, either you're gonna

be a parent or a buddy,

but you can't be both.

At least one of us understands

that.

Again with the throwing of the

plates?

Don't you think you keep

overreacting?

I mean, I haven't said anything

you haven't already heard.

I'm not going to be told by

you

or anybody else how to raise my

daughter.

And secondly, I don't

care what those heifers

at the church say, I'm gonna

be the woman that I want to be.

As a matter of fact,

ever since you have taken

this position, Charles, you have

changed,

and not all for the better.

- Melinda?

- Yes.

Why don't you take a

deep breath and count to 10

before you say something you may

regret.

Better yet, why don't you

go and get our daughter.

She will be down in a second.

And you know she likes to be

called Quinn.

Well, I named her Ruth,

that's a good Godly name,

so that's the name I'm gonna

use.

Ruth!

I'm here, I'm here.

Shouldn't you save your

voice for Sunday service?

Come on, let's have a seat.

Sit down and eat this breakfast

that your mother prepared.

Let's pray.

Dear Heavenly Father, we

thank you for our family,

we thank you for this food

that we are about to receive,

and we thank you for...

Baby, are you excited

about the last day of school?

I'm more excited about

tomorrow.

First day of summer vacation.

Ah, you got big plans?

Maybe.

Babe, do you

know where they put the box

with the books in them, I

can't find them anywhere!

Why don't you look at the one

that's...

Oh, I just found it.

It was in the box labeled books.

Yeah.

You ready for me to take you to

school?

Mom, can I please drive the

car today?

Oh, honey, I got a million

things to do,

I mean, we're not even settled

in yet,

and those women are gonna be

coming here

to drop by and you know

how those people at church

like to gossip, especially those

females,

can I get a what what?

Okay, would you please act

your age?

You are only as old

as you feel and look.

Sorry.

Yeah. I'll go get my

stuff, I'll be down.

So much to do.

All right, my dear.

Hi!

Hey!

Oh my gosh, okay, so I have to

tell you,

you're never going to believe

this, you know Sammie?

With that mole thing? Well,

yesterday...

Good morning, Cassie!

Good morning, Mrs. Robinson.

And how are you this morning?

Oh, well, any day above the

ground's a good one, right?

Right!

You are totally wearing that

outfit.

Ah, well you know I do.

I have to go shopping with

you,

I need, like, that, and that,

and that...

Yeah, I'll definitely take you

shopping.

Okay, girls, G2G.

Hey, mom, how am I gonna get

home?

Oh, I can make sure she gets

home.

Oh, okay. All right, well

then I'll see you later.

Bye, beautiful! Congratulations!

Last day of school, woo

woo! Can I get a what what!

Your mom is so cool.

I mean, she's not all

stuffy like most moms.

Yeah, so cool. Hey, Cassie.

How are you gonna get me

home when you ride the bus?

Uh...

Wait! I have to tell you about

Sammie!

Ah, it's my favorite time

of year, Sister Battle.

Yes, the Lord has blessed

us with a heat this summer

that should not be wasted.

Ah, hey Deacon.

Hey, Althea.

Hey, Sister Battle.

Hi.

I don't know, I've been

thinking about

doing something different this

summer.

Well, different can be good.

That's what I'm thinking,

something fresh and exciting.

- Yes!

- Challenging.

Maybe even a little risky.

Yes!

Instead of a summer play,

let's put on a talent showcase.

What, you don't like that idea?

It's not bad, it's just

that, I just thought that...

You know, Deacon, I think

that's an excellent idea.

See? See, thank you, Althea.

Hey, Sis.

Oh, hey, what's up?

Hey, Melinda.

Hey, Deacon Bacon...

Am I interrupting something?

Oh, nonsense, no, Sister

Battle and I

are just discussing our

summer camp activities.

Well, if that's all, then...

That's all.

All right, well then, can I

steal you

for a second, please?

Oh, sure, sure, sure.

Ow!

Deacon!

Are you, are you all right?

I'm, I'm fine.

This desk is a little shorter

than what I'm used to.

Just give me a minute.

No, don't worry about

it. I'll take care of it.

No, are you sure?

Yes, yes. He who finds

me finds a good thing.

Remember that.

Now, go with our First Lady.

Lord love a cheerful giver.

What?

Oh, nothing, Sister.

Are you okay?

I'm fine, it's just that man!

You better watch out

for that one, Deacon.

Who, Sister Battle?

- Yes.

- Oh, she's just a good

Christian woman who loves her

church.

What?

For as long as I've known you,

you have always had a blind

spot.

I may be a little clumsy,

but I don't see what that

has to do with anything.

- Okay.

- What?

You just haven't changed

since the day I met you.

Yeah, well, neither have you.

And Charles is lucky to have

you.

Yeah.

Everything okay?

He's your friend. You

tell me.

Yeah, well, you are my friend,

too.

What's going on?

Yeah, I, we've just

been a part of this church

for a long time, and he's moved

from the

Youth Ministry up to

the head of the church,

so, why wouldn't everything be

fine?

You sure.

Of course. I'm the good wife,

right?

Oh, wait a minute now.

You know what? I gotta

get to this meeting.

So I will talk to you later.

Okay, we'll chat.

All right...

I know we're all excited

about leaving for summer break,

but before we do, I'd

like to take a moment

to acknowledge an

accomplishment.

Miss Robinson, would you please

stand?

It's come to my attention that

your father

has been called to pastor the

congregation

of Calvary Baptist Church,

so let's all offer her

our warm congratulations.

Now I want you all to have a

wonderful summer, and be safe.

I'll see you back in the fall.

Thank you for a good year.

Congrats. Have a good one.

I don't know how you do it.

I would be mortified if I was

just

singled out like that

in front of everyone.

Hey, Quinn.

Hey, Eric.

Have a great summer, Quinn.

You too...

Hey.

We should get together this

summer.

Tommy, I don't think my

boyfriend would like that.

Okay.

I know everyone loves

you and everything,

but seriously, if they were

all staring at me like that,

I would just die.

Yeah, like seriously,

just, quit breathing.

Just, beep, beep, beep. Flat

line. Dead.

Cassie, you're exaggerating.

Okay, well, maybe not die die,

but

I would probably pee my pants.

Yeah.

I know, not really ladylike,

right?

Although, what am I saying,

if you peed your pants,

you would probably get an award.

What? You know I always take the

blame

for anything you do wrong.

What are we gonna do?

Oh, I didn't even do anything,

and I'm gonna get charged with

conspiracy after the fact.

Oh, why did you have to

tell me what you did?

You know, this is going to go on

my record

and colleges look at that stuff!

Relax, okay, look,

they don't have proof.

Plead ignorance, you'll be okay.

Miss Donahue?

Ignorance.

Miss Robinson, do you want

to tell me what happened?

I really don't know

anything, Principal Decker.

Ruth, how long have I known

you?

Um, I don't know, for, like,

ever?

Since you were a little girl

in my Sunday School class,

right?

Your parents and I shared the

same church for a long time.

So I've watched you

grow from a little girl

into a smart, honest young

woman.

You can tell me the truth.

It was Cassie, wasn't it.

I am telling you the truth, I

really

don't know anything, Principal

Decker.

Honest.

I hope Miss Donahue realizes

what a good friend she has in

you.

But let me tell you

something about friendship.

Sometimes, you have to

be there for your friend.

But then sometimes, you need to

allow her

to be accountable for her

actions.

You have to decide what's

right at the proper time.

It's all about growing up, being

mature.

You understand?

I do, but...

Tell Miss Donahue she

has one week's detention.

Wait, but...

That's it. You're dismissed.

See you on Sunday.

So, what are you gonna do this

summer?

No, wait, wait, wait, let me

guess.

Hmm. Hanging out with Roman?

I hope so. It's gonna

be so much harder now,

since we moved.

We used to live in the same

apartments,

now we're like seven miles away.

Seven miles is not that far.

Okay, with a car, no.

But if you ask me, my

dad moved us on purpose.

He doesn't like Roman.

Is it 'cause he's not

at a Christian school?

Maybe.

Mmm. Yeah. Those public

school boys, so worldly.

Not like all these, all

immature.

Yeah.

Plus, he's quarterback,

and all muscle-y...

Okay, Cassie.

Sorry.

Okay, I have to go see him.

I'm gonna drop you off, you want

a ride?

Uh, sure, yeah.

Um, hmm, yeah, on second

thought,

I think I'll take the bus.

Okay. Good idea.

I cannot believe you

wanted me to ride that bus.

Hey, it's my yellow limo!

So, Roman.

Now that school's over, you

finally gonna ask me out?

You know, Tonya's been

dying for us to double

with her and Chris.

Come on, Roman, it'll be fun.

Watch.

You like fun, don't you?

You're wasting your time.

He's already got a girlfriend.

Yeah, she's right. Roman got

himself a

bible baby from that

Christian school over there.

Is that true? Are you in

love with a church girl?

Would you like me to

wait on you, Ruth-Quinn?

Maggie. We've been over this.

It's just Quinn.

Right, I'm sorry. I'm so

forgetful.

So, should I wait?

No. I think I got it from

here. Thanks.

Okay, Quinn!

I'll see you Sunday.

Yes, I have a girlfriend.

And yes, she goes to a Christian

school.

But there's more to it than

that.

I mean, does she treat you

right?

Does she make you feel good?

'Cause you know, I bet I

could make you feel real good.

Yeah, she, ah, she...

- Hey, Roman.

- Oh, Ruth!

Excuse me.

Chris, I'll holler at you

later, man.

Sure, man. Have fun.

I mean, are you not gonna

introduce us

to your friends, Roman?

No, not really.

So, you're the famous Quinn?

I'm not sure how famous I

am, but yeah, Quinn's my name.

Your dad used to be Youth

Minister at church, right?

Yeah, that's him.

Your dad is really nice,

and your mom is super cool.

She even gave me her cell phone

number

in case I needed to talk

to someone about God.

- Amber.

- She's a really good friend.

You don't need any lame

hotline when you have us.

Uh, yeah, that sounds like

her.

Well, I really have to get

going,

it was nice talking to you guys.

You know, I bet she doesn't

even know what fun is.

I mean, she probably thinks

she better than us, too.

Don't worry. He'll be

bored with her in no time.

Girls like that have nothing on

us.

Isn't that right, baby?

That's what I tried to tell

him.

Right answer.

Tell him, tell him you're

staying at a friend's house,

and that she'll drop you off

at church in the morning.

You want me to lie to my dad?

Are you playing innocent with

me, Ruth?

Look, I know you're the

apple of everyone's eye.

But you forget that I know you.

You like to dance along the

line.

So, tomorrow, come play on my

side.

What if he checks?

Why would he? You're

his perfect little girl.

Besides, Cassie would lie for

you.

That girl worships you.

She doesn't worship me.

She's just a good friend.

So you'll come?

I guess so.

You guess?

Yes.

Great.

Come in!

Hey, isn't it a little

late for spring cleaning?

Ha ha.

I wanted to see if

you wanted to help out,

your mother wanted to have a

movie night,

but I see you're right in

the middle of something,

I think I'll let you get back to

it.

- Hey, dad.

- Yes?

Is it okay if I spend the

night

at Cassie's house tomorrow?

Her mom can drop me off

at church on Sunday.

Are you gonna be at church on

time?

I promise.

Of course you can.

Thanks, Dad.

Wow.

You like it?

I like.

Church girl. Is that you?

Daddy let you come out

to play with us heathens

looking like that?

You know what we need, Roman?

You know, Roman makes the best

drinks.

Just wait till you try one.

She's not much of a drinker,

Kaye.

You don't have to if you don't

want to.

It's a party, church girl.

Leave the bible at home.

One drink ain't never gonna hurt

you.

I don't know.

Oh! Are we praying or are we

drinking?

You know it's not a party

unless I got a drink in my hand.

That's right, baby.

It's not art. Don't just

stare at it. Drink it.

Even little Amber can do it.

Aw, she's scared!

Aw, it might hurt the first

time.

But it feels better and gets

easier the more you do it.

Girl, you are so bad!

I gotta be. Good girls are

boring.

Oh!

Shots! Shots! Shots!

Drink! Drink!

Yeah!

May I have another one?

Woo, bible baby's gone wild!

Um, maybe we should go

somewhere a little more quiet.

I'd like that.

Maybe she's not that boring.

We'll see about that.

Let me see you phone, Amber.

Hi, Mrs. Robinson. May I speak

to Pastor Robinson, please?

Hey, that is really low.

Hi, Pastor Robinson. I

know you don't know me.

I wanted to call and tell

you about your daughter.

Yeah, she's at a party where

kids

are drinking and having sex.

Oh, you want the address? Sure.

Maybe you should slow down.

You've got nothing to prove.

Come dance with me, Roman.

Maybe you should sit down

here.

You don't have to go get her,

Charles.

She's a good girl, we taught her

properly,

you gotta learn how to trust

her.

Melinda, did you hear what I

said?

There's alcohol and boys at that

party,

she is not where she's supposed

to be,

she lied to me, she lied to us.

And you want me to trust her?

Yes, I want you to trust her.

And can you blame her?

You keep this tight rope around

her,

you never give her any

freedom, you suffocate her.

I mean, you have to allow her

to have a little bit of fun,

you do remember what fun is...

She's 16 years old. Not now,

Melinda.

Not now?

Not now. Okay, so then, when.

Huh?

What happened to that guy that

was fun

and romantic and spontaneous?

He became a father, he became

a pastor.

He's a man with different

responsibilities now.

Yes, I know that you

have responsibilities.

I have responsibilities...

Where are my keys?

But what I'm asking you, as

your wife, is to trust her.

That party is no place

for a pastor's daughter.

I bet you it was that

Cassie that talked her

into going there. It was that

Cassie!

You know what?

I am so glad that you are on

your way

to that camp for the summer,

because I need a break,

I don't even know if I

can even do this anymore.

I am going to get our

daughter,

and I'm gonna bring her back

home.

And I don't want to hear

another word about it!

You don't want to hear...

Who do you think you're talking

to, huh?

I am very disappointed in you,

Ruth.

It was just a party.

If it were just a party,

you would've told me about it.

But Daddy. If I...

Daddy nothing. Look

at you, you're drunk.

Is that the kind of influence

that this boy has over you?

He has a name, Daddy.

It's Roman, and I love him.

Is that what you thought you

were doing?

Loving him?

We were only kissing.

In a cubbyhole, Ruth. Alone,

Ruth.

Do you think that was the

right thing to do, Ruth?

What's so wrong about it?

The bible says, act

properly as in the day.

Not in carousing and drunkenness,

or sexual promiscuity.

Sensuality. Strife and

jealousy. Romans 13:13.

We weren't gonna do it.

I knew you and that boy

were getting too close.

I thought the move was enough.

But if you think that

you're gonna sit under him

for the rest of the summer,

you can guess again.

Daddy. You're not saying

that I'm gonna have to stay...

You are going to the

summer camp with me,

and you're gonna be a counselor.

But Daddy, I, I have stuff...

We are gonna go home, get you

into bed,

and get you ready for

church in the morning.

This conversation is over, young

lady.

Excellent sermon, Pastor.

I knew you had it in you.

Oh, thank you. Hopefully

the first of many.

Oh, it will be. That was

awesome.

Pastor, your daughter's voice

is a blessing from heaven.

Each time I hear her sing I

know that God is truly good.

- Yes He is, all the time.

- Amen.

Mmm, I love it when

you make me look good.

To God be given the glory.

Oh, of course. Praise Him.

Congrats, big brother.

I'm proud of you.

Thanks, sis.

But you know, nothing

that is said up there

comes directly from me.

I know, but you sure put

on one great presentation.

Thank you.

And Quinn.

You sure do give your auntie

goosebumps

while you're up there.

Thanks, Auntie A.

It's this little one

who does all the work.

I just mouth the words,

ain't that right, kiddo?

Now, I understand

you're gonna be joining us

as a counselor this summer.

Yes.

Well what better than to

serve your fellow man, right?

Ah, sis, could you take Quinn

and

tell her a little bit more

about the camp program?

Certainly, certainly,

I can do that, come on.

Mary.

Chase.

Charles Robinson.

Look at you, all grown up

and a successful pastor.

What are you doing on

this side of the tracks?

From what I heard, you

died of a venereal disease.

Melinda.

Melinda, you are funny as

ever.

And I see you still have

your sense of humor, Charles.

All right, let's keep it

civil, kids.

Mary, what can we do for you out

here?

Well, I'm back in

town visiting my mother,

and I just wanted to see if

the old church was still here,

but I see it's not as

old as I remember it.

Mary.

I'm sure you're no stranger to

overhauling

old, distressed objects.

Charles.

Pastor.

Excuse me, Pastor. Could

I have a word with you?

In private.

Fine.

Pastor?

My mother is dying.

And I need to make her final

arrangements.

Charles, I will be inside.

Okay.

I'll be right in.

Mary, now what is it that you

really want?

Why do I have to want

something?

Because your mother died

when we were in school.

You remember that?

I'm a very busy man with a lot

of

responsibilities, Mary, I

don't have time for this.

Honestly? Charles. I missed

you. I just wanted to see you.

Mary. That was a long time

ago. Okay?

I'm sorry, but I have to go.

God bless you.

It's getting off to a good

start.

I think it's gonna be a great

summer.

Yes sir.

We've got some great kids

coming, and we really appreciate

the two of you volunteering to

work with these young people.

You know, they need role models.

Well, we're here.

Yay.

Your sarcasm is unnecessary,

Ruth.

You should have some fun here.

I don't see how. I'm being

forced to spend the summer

away from my friends, away from

Roman...

This will be good for you.

Maybe you can use this time to

think about

the choices that you

made that got you here.

Dad, it's not fair. Why isn't

Mom here enjoying this fun?

Because she wanted time

alone and away from the church.

But Daddy, I bet you she

would've...

Okay.

Good.

Now let's go.

Well, Pastor Robinson.

Did you have any problems

getting here?

You ask me that same

question every year,

and every year the answer's the

same.

I don't know why you do it.

Oh, you know why, but that's

a story for another time.

Let me introduce you to

two of our counselors,

you remember Jessie?

Right, good to see you again.

And this is Alex, he's a first

timer.

It's a pleasure to

meet you, Pastor Robinson.

You have a lot of energy.

Yes sir.

Alex, let go, you might

pull off the pastor's hand.

Not a problem, this

is my daughter, Ruth,

she's a first timer as well.

Call me Quinn.

Now, is Ruth gonna be the

only female counselor here?

Oh, no, no, no, we

have a late volunteer.

Where is she?

Quinn!

Mmm, you two are friends!

Um, best friends.

Well, that's a good thing.

So listen, why don't you young

people go

and get yourselves settled in.

Pastor Robinson, if you will

follow me?

Oh, wait a minute, you

don't need directions,

you know where you're staying,

right?

You're never gonna let me

live that down, now, are you?

Can't see that happening any

time soon.

I'll see you in a little

while.

Penny for them?

Just wondering what

Roman is doing right now.

Yeah, sucks you guys had

to be apart for the summer.

But hey, like, seriously, how

surprised were you to see me?

Since you didn't tell

me you were coming, very.

Well, I was pretty

bummed that you were just

gonna abandon me for the summer.

Not by choice.

So I decided, you know,

if you couldn't be with me,

then I would just come to you.

Cassie.

You know, because I

just couldn't let you

go through this on your own, and

I thought

there might be some quite

boys...

Cassie.

What?

Thank you so much for coming.

I don't know if I would've

made it without you.

Well, that's what friends are

for.

Besides, that is how I roll.

You are so lame sometimes.

Lame, eccentric, who's to

judge?

I guess so.

Now, if only I could hear

Roman's voice right now,

everything would be perfect.

My dad took my phone, he

said no phones allowed.

Hmm. Wait.

Ta-da!

Cassie! How did you even...

I know we're not supposed to,

but,

thought it might come in handy.

I'm such a sneak!

Yes you are.

So now you can talk to Roman,

because

no one should stand in the way

of love.

Is everybody excited about

their first day at camp?

That's what I like to hear.

How about you counselors?

You're excited too?

All right. Now that we're

all ready, your counselors,

led by Jessie, are gonna take

you all on a nature walk,

so I want you to go and enjoy

the beauty of the world around

you.

Okay? All right, come on!

Don't y'all lose them kids.

Where are we going?

Just down the trail.

How far?

Not too far.

Are we going to do this every

day?

He's cute.

Who, Alex?

No, Jessie.

Alex smiles too much, I think

something's wrong with him.

Maybe he's just filled

with the holy ghost.

Jessie's okay, I guess.

Hadn't really noticed him.

Oh, that's right, I

forgot, love makes you blind.

Okay.

We're here.

But where are we?

- Exactly.

- Huh?

In our everyday lives,

our minds filter out

most of the information

our senses give us.

But here in nature, it can

be incredibly uplifting

to realize just how much of a

blessing

those senses really are.

I want you guys to do me

a favor. Close your eyes.

Go on, trust me.

You, too.

My mama told me don't trust no

man

unless he put a ring on my

finger.

I want you guys

to open up your senses.

Listen to the sounds of the

forest,

your own bodies, and

the people around you.

I don't hear nothing.

Shh.

Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh!

I think I hear something.

Are those crickets?

No, fool. That's just Alex

jumping.

All right, all right,

guys, calm down. Listen.

Really sit back and listen.

Next, I want you guys to try to

smell.

Smell the trees around you,

the grass beneath your feet,

and the air itself.

Jessie? Is nature supposed

to smell like doo-doo?

Stanley.

Sorry.

Now, I want you guys to try

and feel.

Really feel. Feel the

breeze against your skin.

The shirts on your back,

the sun in your face.

Okay, open your eyes.

Now, for the next few minutes,

I want you guys to concentrate.

Really concentrate on seeing and

hearing

everything that's around you.

Danielle. You see something?

No.

She's just a little,

shall we say, touched.

Okay.

I think you scared her.

It's not you, Danielle's just

really shy.

She'll open up to the right

person.

Don't take it personally.

Hi.

Can I help you?

I think I should be over

there, okay?

I'm Alex.

Yup, I know. We met yesterday.

I know that, right,

do you come here often?

Are you, ah, hitting on me?

Yeah, well, I like you.

You don't even know me.

Well that's why I'm trying

to do, get to know you.

Yeah, um, I don't know about

that.

You're kind of weird.

I mean, so are you. I can see

it.

We would be the perfect match.

No, no, no, no, no. See, you

are weird. I'm misunderstood.

Did you hear what I said?

Yeah.

Why are you still smiling?

Why not?

So your dad is Pastor

Robinson?

Yeah, that's him.

- What kind of daddy is he?

- I be he lets you date.

What do you know about dating?

A lot. I got boyfriends.

Right, Stan?

How should I know? I like

older women. How you doing?

Quinn. Help.

Mmm, rejected again.

You're on your own.

Oh, hey there, Sister Battle.

Good afternoon, Deacon.

Look at yourself.

Oh.

The children will be in here

soon.

Is this how you want to present

yourself?

I didn't notice the mess.

Thank you.

It's no problem, I'm happy to

do it.

You know, Deacon. I was reading

in the book of Ecclesi...

Ecclesiastes. One of my favorite

books in the bible, yes.

4:11, this morning, and

you know, I came across

this particular verse I

found very interesting.

It said, if two lie

together, they keep warm,

but how can one keep warm alone?

Ah, praise the Lord.

You know what? I was thinking,

Deacon.

Wouldn't it be nice if you

weren't alone

and you stayed warm?

I kind of like to sleep with

the fan on, or the A.C. on.

Oh...

All right, young people, come

on in!

- Hello.

- Have a seat.

Today we're going to

talk about temptation.

And I ain't talking about

David Ruffin and them.

No, no, no, they don't

know nothing about that!

Now, who knows the story

of Samson and Delilah?

Now,

Samson, he head a calling...

Want to get out of here

and see the rest of the camp?

Sure.

To begin

the deliverance of Israel

from the Philistine oppression.

Now, having taken the Nazarite

vow,

Samson was put aside for God.

Mmhmm.

Part of his vow was

to never cut his hair.

That was the source of his

strength.

And Samson used that strength

to wreak havoc on them

Philistines, I mean,

he's a big boy, he's real

strong,

and they get to fighting,

they get to warring,

and he'd knock 'em up.

Wait a minute, now.

You have to remember, Samson, he

was human

like all of us, right?

He had desires and temptations.

And the particular source

of Samson's temptation

was this gal named Delilah,

she's a pretty girl,

real, real pretty girl, see.

And he fell in love with her.

So when the Philistine rulers

found out

that Samson and Delilah was

kickin' it,

they came to Delilah one

night, said, look here.

We want you to go down there

and find out the secret

of that boy's strength

so we can capture him.

So Delilah, Deacon, Delilah,

using her powers of

seduction and deception,

she wore Samson down.

Wore him down.

She persistently asked him

questions about his secret,

until finally, he gave in.

He told the girl his secrets,

and he should never tell his

secrets.

Huh, Deacon?

No ma'am, no ma'am, you

don't wanna tell your secrets.

No, you don't. So children,

let that be a lesson.

Let that be a lesson to you,

yes ma'am.

Never tell your secrets. Oh,

Deacon.

So, Quinn. Tell me about

yourself.

Not much to tell. Pastor's

daughter.

What you see is what you get.

Come on now, I doubt

that. We all have layers.

You just need the right

person to peel 'em back.

Uh, a boyfriend. I have a

boyfriend.

Thought you should know that.

I'd expect you to.

Listen, I'm not about to

drop to one knee or anything.

I just want to get to

know you a little better.

Maybe we could be

friends. That sound cool?

- I think that's all right.

- Good.

Then, I'll drop to one knee.

All right, what can

we learn from Samson?

Stay away from girls, or you

go bald and lose your eyes.

That's what I'm talkin' about!

If I went bald, I'd just die,

just die!

Okay, okay, everybody,

let's just settle down.

Now, you might say that

Samson, liking Delilah so much,

made him gullible, you might

say that boy was stupid.

See, he liked her so

much, he couldn't see,

he was blinded to the

fact that she was lying,

she wasn't keepin' it 100.

Yeah, now that's how

temptation works.

Temptation can be anything,

it doesn't have to be a man,

or a woman, it could

be your new video game.

It could be your outfit.

It could even be money.

So, temptation is everywhere.

So you have to be very careful.

So, are you saying that

wanting things is bad?

Oh, no, no, no, no,

there's nothing wrong

with wanting things,

as long as that wanting

doesn't make you commit sin

to get the things you want.

All right, well, listen,

that's it for today.

I want you all to think about

what we've been talking about.

Okay, now you guys go ahead

and

run off to the cafeteria and

have dinner.

Thank you, thank you.

I think that went pretty well,

how about you?

Yeah, I think so also.

You know, they'll be ready

for temptation, you know.

You know, there's temptation

everywhere.

Oh, yes.

Even the good kind, you know?

Sister Battle, is there

something in your eye?

- Deacon, no.

- Well, what's the matter?

Oh, Deacon. Don't you get it,

baby?

Baby? My first name ain't

baby.

- Oh, Lord.

- My first name's Steve.

You know, just...

- Quinn. Quinn.

- What?

Are you awake?

If I wasn't, I wouldn't

be talking to you.

- Right, that makes sense.

- What do you want, Cassie?

I saw you talking to Jessie.

Should Roman be jealous?

Please. He was just being

nice. He's a nice guy.

I don't know. I think he likes

you.

Whatever. Go to sleep.

- Okay. Goodnight, Quinn.

- Night.

I'm excited to see the

talent these kids have.

Well, you know, every

year we put on a play,

but, you know, I thought

it was time for a change.

- Yeah.

- Yeah.

All right, let's bring

in the first camper.

Hey there, Kevin. What's your

talent?

I'd like to do an

interpretation of Matthew 16:23.

- Well, praise the Lord.

- Praise God, praise God.

Kevin, you okay?

Yes, Deacon Bacon. Just

one second. Almost ready.

Oh, well, excuse me.

- Kevin!

- Okay, I'm ready.

Get behind me, Satan!

Where are you, Lucifer,

Beelzebub, oh great deceiver?

Are you over here? Or over

there?

You are a stumbling block to me.

You do not have in mind

the concerns of God,

but merely human concerns!

So I take you in these

blessed hands and say,

Get behind me, Satan!

- Well. That was spirited.

- Mmm, yes, yes, yes.

Uh, next?

Break it down.

Okay, thank you, thank

you, Nikki. Thank you.

Are you sure? Still

got more to the routine.

Oh, no, that was good, that

was quite enough, thank you.

- She was dancing, huh?

- Uh, yeah.

I think the one and three is

important numbers as well.

But she, was she dancing to

a...

It was a different beat.

You know what, maybe

we could still do a play.

Hey, Danielle. Why are

you over here by yourself?

No reason.

You know, everyone is over

there waiting to audition.

- Yeah.

- You don't want to audition?

- No.

- Why not? It might be fun.

They'll laugh at me.

Danielle, I've heard you sing,

you have a beautiful voice.

No one will laugh at you.

Yeah, but that's in a group of

people.

Then I know they're not looking

at me.

Hmm. Tell you what. How

about, I help you out?

And between the two of

us, we'll figure this out.

Yeah?

Yeah.

Who's next?

Stan! Gonna show us your

talent?

Stan, what are you doing?

It's the Heisman, Deacon

Bacon.

Okay. And why are you doing

it?

'Cause I'm gonna go

pro. Or be on reality TV.

Either way, this is all I've

gotta do.

Okay. Thank you, Stan.

Pastor, ain't none of

these kids gonna make

American Idol any time soon.

Yeah.

Um, what about a play,

Christmas,

we could do a summer version

of the Christmas pageant...

This is going to be a lot

more difficult than we thought.

Oh, Lord.

What is she doing here?

Melinda, I don't know,

she just showed up.

- Well, ask her to leave.

- I can't ask her to leave.

That wouldn't be the

Christian thing to do.

I know you guys dated,

Charles.

And that was a long time ago.

Melinda, that doesn't matter.

You are the only woman that I

want.

Yeah, well, she obviously

doesn't know that.

Well, I'm not responsible

for anyone else's actions.

Why did you bring me out

here, Charles, for a "date"?

Because I thought it

would be really nice

for us to spend time together,

be with our daughter,

have a movie night,

eat in the cafeteria...

Charles, when you invited me

here,

I thought we were gonna have

alone time.

I thought maybe we would

go dancing, dinner,

something to that effect.

Why would you invite me to

your job and call this a date?

Melinda, I am trying.

Charles, I know your heart

is in the right place, but,

this definitely was not a good

idea.

As God as my wit...

Melinda.

Charles?

- Melinda!

- Charles? Can I...

I don't have time for this.

All right, kids, it

is movie night! Yeah!

I wonder what movie we're

going to see.

I hope it's romance, I love

romance.

Do you think it'll be romance?

I don't wanna watch that.

I want to watch something

else. Some action.

Something with fighting. A chase.

An explosion. Right Kevin?

Boom.

It'll probably be something

lame, it's church camp.

Look what we got going

for you. A classic.

One of my favorites, it's a

movie

called "Chitty Chitty Bang

Bang".

Oh, it has great songs, too.

Yeah.

One of my favorites says,

k Oh, you, Chitty Chitty Bang

Bang

k Chitty Chitty... k

Now, why you got your

faces all turned down?

Why do we keep watching

old movies from the library?

Yeah, I'd like to

see a movie that was made

after Jesus died for our sins.

I feel like I'm dying right

now.

You better watch your mouth,

boy.

It's a good movie, something

better than y'all be watching.

Watch your mouth, watch the

movie.

Hey, Roman. It's me.

Yeah, I know I haven't, but...

I mean, it's not easy to...

Of course I miss you.

Look, don't say that, you

know I'd rather be with you.

Hey, I have a way that you

can come see me, though.

We're having a car wash

tomorrow. You can come.

Yeah, yeah, it's for free.

Just show up and I'll

send you the address.

What do you mean, you'll think

about it?

Chris said what?

Why does it always have to be

about that?

What? But you said that you

would wait until I was ready.

What does Kaye have to do with

anything?

If that's the kind of girl

you wanna be with, Roman,

just go be with her.

Hello?

Roman?

- Hey.

- Hey.

You want some company?

You look like you could use a

friend.

Yeah, that would be great.

Listen, I

know the movie selection

wasn't the best, but don't you

think

you're overreacting just a

little bit?

It wasn't the movie.

I know.

But wouldn't it be better if it

was?

Yeah.

- Roman?

- Yeah.

So, what did he do this time?

Why do you think he did

something?

Isn't it always the guy's

fault?

I guess so.

Let me guess. He's

pressuring you to have sex,

and you're not ready.

You are a virgin, right?

Is it that obvious?

I mean, kind of.

It's nothing that you should

be ashamed of, though.

But Roman said if I really

loved him, then I would do it.

- Does he love you?

- Yes! Why would you say that?

Because if he loved you,

Quinn, I mean really loved you,

he'd wait for you.

He wouldn't pressure you, that's

not love.

All right, look, come on, I'm

sorry.

I didn't mean to make you cry.

That's not something I would

want to do.

Okay, look, can we just

talk about something else?

Yeah.

So, I met your mom today.

She seems pretty cool.

Yeah, she's great.

Come on, now what's that

about?

Look, never mind.

Come on now, you know

you want to talk about it.

Come on, you know you do.

I mean, I just, I wish

she'd act like a mother,

you know, I know her

childhood was taken away

because her mother died

and she had to take care

of her sisters, but, like, why

does she have to invade mine?

You know, and I just

need her to be an adult.

Need her to be a mother.

Quinn, will you do something

for me?

What?

Close your eyes.

Come on, trust me.

What do you hear?

Nothing. I don't hear

anything.

I know. It's kinda peaceful,

isn't it?

Yeah.

What do you smell?

I smell you.

Are you wearing cologne?

Maybe a little. I thought

it might come in handy.

How do you feel?

Safe.

Open your eyes and tell me

what you see.

I see you.

And I see you.

Thanks.

No problem. What are friends

for?

I love it when the sky

looks like this, you know?

It's like looking into forever.

You can see all the stars.

Melinda. I know it was

insensitive and manipulative

to bring you up here, but I

promise, I will do better.

Please, don't leave.

Charles, I can't take you

trying to

control me at every turn.

You're pushing...

You're pushing me and your

daughter away.

Why can't you see that?

I do now. I just, I

love both of you so much,

I was afraid of losing you.

I promise, I promise you, I

will give you both more space.

I love you.

I love you too.

So you'll stay? Say yes. Say

yes.

- Yes.

- Okay.

Hey, watch it, I can't get my

hair wet.

Sorry!

That was not nice.

What? It slipped, see?

Look what you've done!

I'm melting! I'm melting!

I give up, I give up,

mercy, I give up, I give up!

Jessie. I'll take that.

Wow, I guess the

car wash is over, Deacon.

He took the kids' hose.

Maybe.

You just couldn't let

the kids have any fun,

now, could you?

Nope.

No? What are you...

What are you doing?

Nothing.

Stop! Stop!

Quinn, please, please!

This means war, everybody!

- Hi.

- Hey, Cassie.

Um, I just...

Sorry.

You smile way too much.

Bye.

Okay, I definitely beat

you in a game of basketball.

- Today?

- Yes! You don't remember?

No.

Okay, today, after the

car wash, you were like,

let's play one-on-one,

and I was right there,

made the last shot... the game

winning shot.

You mean the air ball you

shot, huh?

That was not an air ball!

What would you call it?

Hey, Roman.

What's wrong?

Why don't you tell me?

What are you talking about?

I didn't mean to pull you

away from your date over here.

Maybe I should just

give y'all some space.

He's just a counselor, okay? A

friend.

That's not what it

looked like from over here.

Roman, this is me we're

talking about. Quinn.

You've got nothing to

worry about, I love you.

You're right. What was I

thinking?

This is what I miss.

This is what I needed.

Me too. Been bored out of my

mind

all summer since you left.

When are you coming back?

Soon.

You know, the "4th & Fireworks"

party is next weekend.

We've got our showcase next

weekend.

It's the biggest party of the

summer.

Like, you gotta go.

I know, I'm sorry. I can't

come.

All right.

I got you.

Roman, don't be mad.

Don't be mad?

I haven't seen my girlfriend

all summer, except for this.

Now you can't come to the

party with me because of this.

Maybe we need a break.

I need somebody that's

gonna be there for me.

Roman, Roman, don't say that.

Look, maybe, maybe I

can work something out.

I won't hold my breath.

You okay?

- Whatcha doing?

- Thinking.

About...

- Roman.

- Of course. Roman.

So, are you two okay?

I don't know.

I'm sure he just misses you.

Yeah, I miss him too.

You know, he wants me to go to

the "4th & Fireworks" party with

him.

- "4th & Fireworks"?

- Yeah.

Isn't that the same night

as the showcase, though?

Yeah, I know that.

Well, I've heard

things about that party.

It's not just like fireworks

in the sky, you know...

- Cassie.

- It's a hookup party!

I know that.

Well, if you go, Roman's gonna

expect you to have sex with him.

Are you ready for that?

I think so. I mean, maybe. I

don't know.

- Quinn.

- Cassie, I love him.

And I don't want to lose him,

and I don't know what to do.

- Hmm. It's a tough one.

- Yeah, tell me about it.

Okay, well, I guess I'll

leave you to do some thinking,

'cause you have some

really big thinking to do,

like, really big.

I'd like to do an

interpretation of Matthew 16:23.

Hey!

There's still room up

front, okay? Enjoy the show.

What is Mary Magdalene doing

here?

She says she's

here to support the kids.

Mm-hmm. She needs to support

those...

Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey. Sis.

I'm just saying. When

Jesus named her Chase,

he was being ironic.

You are a stumbling block to

me.

You do not have in mind

the concerns of God,

but merely human...

Hey, Danielle! You

ready for your big moment?

Yeah, but...

What's wrong? Are you nervous?

A little bit.

We went over this a million

times. You'll do great.

- I know, but...

- Danielle.

I was wondering, you know, if

you wanna,

you could sing with me?

If you wanted.

I'd love to, but you

don't need me on the stage.

All right. I'll tell you what.

I'll stand right over there,

at the edge of the stage.

If you get nervous at any

moment,

just look over, and I'll be

there.

The whole time?

The whole time. Promise.

Do we have a deal?

Okay.

And, coming

to the stage we have Stan.

Mmm, all right,

let's give it up for Stan.

Ready? Go get 'em!

- Hey, you okay?

- Yeah. It's Roman.

- Hmm. You gonna go?

- I guess so.

- You sure?

- Yeah. I'll be fine.

K This little light of mine

k I'm gonna let it shine

k This little light of mine

k I'm gonna let it shine

k This little light of mine

This is one of Quinn's

favorite songs.

Yes it is.

She worked really hard with that

girl.

She really brought

Danielle out of her shell.

Excuse me for a second,

I've got something to do.

Shut up, church girl.

Are you gonna beat me up?

She thinks we wanna fight her,

like we're criminals or

something.

No, church girl. I just wanna

warn you.

I don't like what you're doing

to Roman.

What I'm doing? What am I

doing to him?

Like you don't know.

Look at her. Acting all

innocent.

Maybe she doesn't know.

Oh, she knows. Her kind always

knows.

I don't, I really don't know.

Look, you're teasing him

with your church girl goodness.

My what?

Look, that is Roman

Kraft that you have there.

- All-City quarterback?

- Fine as all be.

And he doesn't have to wait

for you.

Do you know how many

girls wanna give him some?

I know of one.

What?

I said, he may not want none.

Is that right.

Well, tell me this, church girl.

What are you doing here, at this

party,

if you don't plan on giving him

some?

Hmm?

Hey, if nothing's

happening in there,

I need to use the room.

Remember, church

girl. Roman has options.

I did it! I did it!

You did! Danielle, you were

amazing.

Where's Quinn?

Um, she had to step out

for just a little bit,

but she wanted me to tell you

that she's

really, really proud of you.

But she promised.

I'd like to recite a poem

by one of the greatest poets

of all time, written in the

greatest book.

And I'd also like to dedicate

this poem

to my wife, Melinda.

Love is patient. Love is

kind, it does not envy.

It does not boast. It is not

proud...

It does not dishonor others,

it is not self-seeking.

It is not easily angered.

It keeps no records of wrongs...

You should pay attention.

Love does not delight in evil,

but rejoices in the truth.

It always protects, always

trusts, always hopes,

and always preserves.

Where there are tongues,

they will be stilled.

Where there is knowledge,

it will pass away,

for we know in part,

and we prophesy in part,

but when completeness comes,

what is in part disappears.

When I was a child, I talked as

a child.

I thought as a child, and

I reasoned as a child.

When I became a man, I

put away childhood things,

for now, we see only

reflections, as in a mirror.

Then we shall see face to face.

Now I know in part.

Then I shall know fully,

even as I am fully known.

Melinda. I love you now, and

always.

God bless you all.

Oh, hey, bible baby.

You gonna have a drink with

us tonight, bible baby?

Sure, but no alcohol. I

learned my lesson the last time.

Oh, what do we say to that,

guys? Huh?

Boo!

Hey, hey, hey, she's

with me, she's with me.

'Sup, girl?

Roman, Roman, you're drunk.

Maybe a little. I could be

more, though.

Fill me up.

Woo! Yes sir!

That's what I'm talking about!

I loved the program, and

those kids were amazing.

Yeah, yeah, I was a little

nervous at the audition,

but I would say it turned

out to be a success.

It did. I was proud.

You know, a certain someone

told me that

romance should be spontaneous

and fun.

- I'm glad you listened.

- Yes I did.

Speaking of.

I haven't seen our daughter.

Where's Ruth?

I don't know, I haven't

seen her either, actually.

Okay. Hey, Jessie.

What's wrong, Jessie?

Your daughter.

You two having problems?

I can't find her. I

think she's with Roman.

What?

Cassie.

Cassie.

Where's Ruth?

- I...

- I?

I know you know where

she is, so just tell us.

Okay, look, I didn't

want her to go, okay,

I told her not to.

Go where?

Just tell us, Cassie. It's

okay.

Just tell us where she

is so we can go get her.

Okay. If she's with

that boy at some party,

I'm gonna kill her.

Okay, just, just calm

down, Charles, okay?

Let's just go get her,

make sure she's safe.

And then we're gonna kill her.

Pastor Robinson. Mrs.

Robinson.

Let me go, I'll find her.

I'll bring her back safe, sir.

Let him go, Charles. I trust

him.

Okay, Jessie. Go find

our daughter, please.

Okay, uh, Roman, I don't

know if I like you like this.

What are you talking about?

That's not what the text said.

Whoops. You're just

gonna take my word of it.

Okay, what's wrong with you?

What's wrong with you?

'Cause nothing's wrong with me.

I'm just getting ready for our

big night.

That, that is why you came,

right?

Yeah, but...

Yeah but nothing! It's

okay! Chill. It's all good.

It's all good. Like, I got you.

It's cool.

Quinn. You don't have to do

this.

Is this the dude from the car

wash?

I knew something was up!

Jessie, what are you doing

here?

I came to get you. I'm here

for you.

- What?

- That's right. I see you.

I'm here with Roman.

I know you think he loves you,

but

look around you, look where he

has you.

Quinn, look at him and

tell me he loves you.

That's not what love is.

Quinn, just close your eyes and

listen.

I don't have to take this!

I'm Roman Kraft.

Any of these girls would be

happy to take your place.

If you don't smarten up,

you're gonna lose me.

Now are you gonna get in this

room or not?

Listen. This

party isn't for me.

So I'm gonna go outside and

wait for you to join me.

You're gonna have to walk

through a door tonight.

His or mine.

Just know whatever you

decide, you deserve the best.

Now that he's gone, you ready,

girl?

It's way too crowded in there.

I've got somewhere else better.

Lead the way, babe.

Hey.

You leaving so soon?

I was told that someone would

be out here waiting for me.

I thought I was wrong.

I thought you chose him.

Well, um, there were a few

obstacles

to get around to get to this

door.

Now you have some fences to

mend.

Thank you, Jessie.

You worried your father to

death, honey.

Excuse me, I'm not your honey.

Woman, what is wrong with you?

What is wrong, baby?

I'm not your baby.

What I am is the pastor

to this congregation,

and the father to that young

girl,

and the husband to the wife

that you keep disrespecting.

Now I'm gonna ask you to leave.

My wife and I would like to

have a word with our daughter

alone.

Right on, Pastor.

And I'll have a word

with you later, Jessie.

I am so, so sorry.

I didn't mean to.

You scared us. You scared me.

I'm sorry, Dad.

I'm sorry.

Don't you ever do that

to us again, you hear me?

I promise I won't.

We love you so much.

I know that I've been

more of a friend to you

than I have been a mother,

and I'm going to work

harder to be less cool.

So Ruth,

you are grounded for a month.

And now that that's all said

and done,

there's somebody that

you need to apologize to.

Go ahead.

I guess you're pretty mad at

me.

I'd be mad if I were you, too.

You promised you'd be there.

I know.

You weren't there. I

looked for you. Everywhere.

I'm so, so sorry, Danielle.

Did I do something wrong?

No, no, no, no, you were

perfect.

I made a promise to be

there, and I wasn't,

and that's not what good friends

do.

And I can only hope that you can

find in your heart to forgive

me.

Maybe give me a second chance?

- Quinn?

- Yeah?

Next time you have to sing

with me.

You got it, girl.

Sorry.

Praise God for our praise

and worship dancer, Phil!

Well, this is the first Sunday

since the conclusion of our

summer camp,

and I want to welcome you all

back.

You know, I believe that we've

learned a lot this summer.

Some of us have learned that

we have been putting our

energies into the wrong people.

And some others have learned

that

we have been taking the best

part of ourselves for granted.

And we're still waiting for

others

to realize that the love of

their life

is right in front of them.

Amen! Yes, yes, yes!

What?

It's you. You're the one.

Hallelujah! He finally gets

it!

Oh, thank you, Jesus!

Yes, praise God, let

the church say amen?

Amen!

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