Nashville (2012–2018): Season 2, Episode 21 - All or Nothing with Me - full transcript

Previously on "Nashville"...

I don't want this.

Mom, you have got to hear this
song Deacon and I just wrote.

Maddie Claybourne, that is.

- We have a daughter together.
- I think I can get past this.

You need a minute, and I need a few.

This is a recording of my church solo.

Have you ever worked as
a backup singer before?

Reality TV can be a nightmare,

unless you guys are working
with the right producers.

We both know why this is
a terrible idea for you.



Sometimes I really hate this town.

Sometimes I really hate everything.

I can't tell you how happy I
am to be here with you today.

Let's face it... radio is still
the best messenger out there

to get the music out.

Doing pretty well on your own, ask me.

That live stream you did
generated lots of call-ins.

Oh, good. Well, that was planned.

Piggybacking onto Luke
Wheeler's tour didn't hurt.

No, it did not.

He's out on that morale tour
for the soldiers in Afghanistan,

- isn't he?
- He is, yeah.

Frankly, I would have
loved to have gone with him,

but I felt like I needed to stay home



and take care of the family, of course,

but also, we've got this
album launching on may 1st.

It's right around the corner.

Listen, Rayna, you know
we all love your work,

but I think... and I'm sure I speak

for all the broadcast outfits
you've got here today...

our listeners aren't too keen on you

since you aligned yourself
with... Certain individuals.

I'm assuming you mean Juliette Barnes.

Listen, I-I signed her to the label

'cause I think she's a talented performer

and because she loves country music.

That's hard to imagine, being
that she told everyone in it

to go to hell in that song of hers.

Oh, see, now, I don't see it that way.

I, uh... I think she
was making a statement.

But if you listen to "don't
put dirt on my grave just yet,"

I think you'll agree with
me. It's a great song. It is.

There's been a serious
accident in Afghanistan.

Details are sketchy, but
I'm told Luke's hummer convoy

was being escorted by private contractors

when they hit an I.E.D.

Luke was injured. His manager
just doesn't know how bad.

So we don't know how he is?

No, I've been trying to get information,

but they're just not
releasing anything yet.

And it hasn't even broken in the media.

Can we get in touch with
him? I mean, where is he?

He was taken to a hospital in Germany.

They're flying him to New York.
He'll be hospitalized there.

All right, then I want to go to New York.

I want to be there when he lands.

Okay. I'll get you on the
first available flight.

You okay?

No, I am not.

- Hey.
- Hey.

Just thought I'd bring you a little tea

in the girliest cup I got.

Thanks.

Didn't mean to interrupt your writing.

Oh, you're not. I'm not
writing. I'm reading.

It's my old journal from
when I first moved here.

Yeah, a lot's happened since then.

- A lot un-happened,
too. - Yeah.

It's funny... I thought I'd feel better

being off the road, being free,

but trouble is, now I don't
know what to do with myself.

Well, you just pick up where you left off.

So, just to be clear,

none of this is gonna make
me look like a jackass, right?

Oh, stop it. That's not possible.

He's the best.

Okay, you two, save it for the camera.

Uh, t-these things aren't on yet, right?

No, but before they are, I
need you to sign a release form.

Gunnar Scott, right? The songwriter?

Oh, ye... I-I'm not
actually involved in this.

Lots of free publicity in it for you.

I'm not one for reality shows.

Don't find much reality in them, you know?

Could you maybe silence this next time?

I work nights.

And my phone is what woke you up?

Hey, Jeanne.

Wow.

That... that is quite the opportunity.

Sure.

All right. All right, bye.

That was my publisher.

Uh, Juliette Barnes wants
to meet with me tonight

to discuss co-writes for her new album.

Why are you saying that
like it's a bad thing?

Come here. Come here.

Because I saw her and Jeff Fordham

sneak out of the screening room
at the BMI party last night.

So, they watched a movie?

Yeah, only it was NC-17,

and they were both starring in it.

Seriously?!

I mean, how am I supposed
to talk to Avery about this,

let alone try and write with her?

You haven't told him?

No! I mean, would you want to know?

Yes!

No.

I don't know.

Thank you for getting here so quick.

Of course. I'm happy to help.

All right, girls. So, how long
are you gonna be there, again?

Just one night, sweetie.

I hope he's not hurt too badly.

Mom, you said he wasn't.

He's gonna be fine, y'all.
He's gonna be all right.

- You all set?
- Yes.

Listen, I think we need another backpack.

- Daphne.
- That one's mine.

- Whoops.
- All right. Let's do that quickly.

Okay, do you have everything you need?

- I do. Um...
- Okay.

Would it be cool if I actually

spent the night with Deacon tonight, maybe?

Honey.

I-I-I don't think
that's a good idea...

not under the circumstances.

I mean, we've... we've talked
about having a sleepover before.

Why not tonight?

Because you and your
sister are staying with me.

All right, don't you
think that I should be able

to spend just a little bit more time

than, you know, an hour a week with him?

I think it's a conversation
we need to have,

and now's not the time to have it.

Exactly. Your mother and I
need to talk about that first.

And, besides, I was looking forward

to spending some time with you.

Dad, you know I love you. I do.

I just... I just want to spend

a little more time with him, you know?

That's all.

I've got a plane to catch, guys.

Please?

- Fine.
- Thank you!

- Ready, daddy.
- Okay, let's go, honey.

You all right with that?

As much as I can be.

I'll drop her off, okay?

Okay.

- Hey.
- Hey.

- How long you been here?
- Uh, I just let myself in.

I was here last night, too.

Stayed pretty late before I
gave up on you coming home.

Oh, I'm sorry.

It was such a mob getting out of there.

It just took me forever.

Look, I know things have been...

Kind of off between us lately.

No, they haven't.

I just want to apologize for my role in it.

I-I was trying so hard to help Scarlett

that I-I didn't really stop

and think how it might look to you.

I'm sorry.

Thank you.

Scarlett is my ex-girlfriend.

I know.

You're the one I'm in love with.

Mm.

Ohh, I have so many meetings. I'm so late.

Good.

Then being a little later won't
make much difference, will it?

You know, I wish it wouldn't, but...

Are you still mad at me?

We're fine.

Really.

- I'll see you later.
- Okay.

Corey.

Hey, Rayna. You go right on in.

Rayna, what are you doing here?

Are you okay?

I-I'm fine.

They said you hit an I.E.D.

No, the first Humvee in the convoy did.

I was in the second.

When we swerved to avoid it, we rolled.

Two people died.

Oh, my God.

Yeah, two others are seriously injured.

I just got a couple
bruised ribs and a few cuts

and a pretty good bump on the noggin.

I was lucky.

You're not going back there.

Yeah, well, I am going back.

I just don't know when right now.

I got to be honest with you... it...

It shook me up pretty good...

in ways I wouldn't expect.

Yeah, I bet.

But you know what?

Right now, I really
just want me some sugar.

- Come here.
- Mm.

- I'm so glad you're okay.
- I'm glad you're here.

Me too.

Just forget you're being watched.

Forget the cameras are even here,

and be yourselves, dirty drawers and all.

Whoa, whoa.

Thought we agreed... no cameras
in the bedroom or bathroom.

Ha ha. Very funny. Keep it up.

And have fun with this, you two.

Great. Let's do this.

And remember, just do
whatever you'd ordinarily do.

Okay?

Okay, roll camera.

Are you ready to be your sweet self?

Yep.

And to kick this thing
off on the right foot,

I've got a brand-new song
for my brand-new wife,

who came into my life
at just the right moment

and changed it for the better.

ï½♪ I've been a mover and a shaker ï½♪

ï½♪ a sinner and a taker ï½♪

ï½♪ a big mistake maker all my life ï½♪

ï½♪ I was a sucker for a good time ï½♪

ï½♪ a crosser of a straight line ï½♪

ï½♪ a shadow in the
sunshine, and I was blind ï½♪

ï½♪ then I was loved by you ï½♪

ï½♪ I was lost as lost could be ï½♪

Told you. This couple's a gold mine.

ï½♪ I was runnin' aimlessly ï½♪

This might be a... Girl thing,

but ever since Scarlett's meltdown,

Juliet's been kind of distant.

I mean, she says she's fine, but...

You sure it's about Scarlett?

Can't imagine what else it'd be.

I just... I hate feeling like
she doesn't trust me, you know?

I think this might be, like,
a question for Gunnar...

like, a guy thing.

- Hey!
- Hi.

You look great. Oh, thanks.

How you feeling?

Good. Fine. Um...

Really, I'm fine.

Uh, just wanted to ask you if
I could stay with you tonight.

Maddie's at Deacon's, and
I don't want to impose.

- Hell yeah.
- Thanks.

We'll bust out the karaoke machine.

I don't know if I'm up
for singing just yet.

Right. Then we'll just watch movies.

Or you could stay here and wait tables.

Your hands seem to want to.

Old habits die hard.

You did work here a while.

You think Erika would
let me come in sometime,

fill in just for fun?

You really want to put that apron back on?

No, I just want to get back
to normal... whatever that is.

Thank you. Appreciate it.

Terrific meeting. Thanks
so much for coming by.

We'll be in touch.

Good songwriter.

Seems to really have a handle
on how we're... Evolving.

How many more of these things do we have?

Listen, if you're not feeling this,

we can cancel for the rest of today.

In the meantime, you
write songs with Avery.

No. Don't worry about it. It's fine.

Let's just keep going.

- You sure?
- Yeah. Let's go.

Okay. All right, next up, we have...

- Hey.
- Gunnar Scott.

Well, I know who you are.

Although, I don't think
we've ever actually met.

No. It's... it's a pleasure.

I was in a... I was in
a band with her boyfriend.

Ah! Who's a... you know,
he's a... he's a great guy.

He's... he's really a...

he's a great person, you know... Avery.

- Yes, he is.
- Mm.

I couldn't agree more.

You know, he, uh, played me the song

that you guys recorded in my studio,

and it sounded great.

You got two more on the
charts, is that right?

I do, yeah. Uh, one is mine.

The other is a... is a co-write, so...

- I'm happy to work however you want.
- That's great.

Juliette Barnes and Gunnar Scott.

Quite the combo.

I happened to be next door,
checking out a new act.

Thought I'd stop by, say hello.

If you don't mind, we're in the
middle of a meeting right now,

- so maybe we can...
- can you give us just two secs?

- Do you mind? I'm sorry.
- Oh, no, no, sure.

Come on, Gunnar. Jeff.

Gunnar.

What in the world is this you are studying?

Like, nuclear quantum physics or something?

It's algebra 2.

Oh. There's a sequel.

I never studied that.

Well, you were very lucky.

I sure would have loved
to have a mom and dad

make me study and stuff like that.

Really? What was your childhood like?

Well, I didn't really have much of one.

It's okay, though.

That's probably why I
act like a child nowadays.

Is that why you never got married?

Answer to that one is, uh...

More complicated than
that math you're doing.

So you get back to that, and
I'll get back to my lasagna.

Did you ever think about marrying my mom?

Do you... Smell smo...

oh, no, no, no!

Ohh!

Damn it!

Darn it.

The convoy suffered two fatalities,

but all non-military personnel
were taken out of Afghanistan,

including several entertainers

who were there to perform for the troops.

Among those musicians...

Is Luke Wheeler, who
hightailed it out of there

before he could give those soldiers
the show they were promised.

You didn't have any choice in that matter.

- Mm.
- I know you're disappointed.

I am disappointed. Those
people are heroes to me.

They put their lives on the line,

and I sing songs for a living.

Now they're all gonna get stiffed,

'cause we were gonna simulcast
to posts all over the world.

Hey, you know what?

Fort Campbell is right
outside of Nashville...

30,000 troops there.

Why don't you just go do
the show for those guys,

and then we can simulcast it overseas?

Well, it'd be hard to do in a hurry,

and I don't know if I have
a whole show in me, either.

Well, I'd help.

And, listen, we put the word out,

I'm sure there are a ton
of people in this town

who would love to do it.

Don't you have an album to launch?

I do.

But, you know, those guys are my fans, too.

Come here.

I can't stop thinking about you.

Don't.

Not like that.

Well, a little like that.

I mean, given our newfound intimacy.

I was drunk, okay?

Very, very drunk.

Right.

Well, regardless, I feel like now

is a good time for us to
be... Honest with each other.

You see, when I came after
you to re-sign you to Edgehill,

it was because Howie V. Was right.

You are poised to cross
over in a major way.

The only thing I'm poised to do

is release a country album with Highway 65.

- That's it.
- Why?

Rayna doesn't have the
money or the resources

to help you with your
career or anything else.

So what exactly is she doing for you?

Well, for one thing, she's
giving me freedom musically.

Hey. Hey, hey. I just got a call.

Rayna wants you to play day
after tomorrow at Fort Campbell

for some army personnel and their families

with Luke and Kellie Pickler.

But I need an answer ASAP.

I'm in.

Okay. I'll make the arrangements.

What, you think some
empty patriotic gesture

is gonna help your career?

It's not about my career.

Listen to me.

I am not giving up on getting you back.

Well, you should,

because that's never,
ever gonna happen again.

I meant at Edgehill, darling.

But it's too bad about the other thing.

It was fun.

Good morning.

Oh, hey. Listen, I got some good news.

Your mama called. She
said Luke is gonna be fine.

Oh, thank goodness.

Yeah, they're getting ready
to discharge him right now.

So, are they coming home tonight, then?

Almost. They're gonna
stop off at Fort Campbell.

They're gonna do a little show there

for the troops and their families,

but that's only about an hour away.

Okay.

What do you got there?

Oh, I found this in the hall.

So, you know Merle Haggard?

Well, yeah.

I did a couple shows with
Merle back in the day.

That's so cool.

What's cool is that you know it's cool.

That's what's cool.

Hey, let me get you some cereal, all right?

Okay, thank you.

I won't burn it.

If it's all right with my dad

and if my mom isn't
coming home until later,

you think that I can spend
another night here with you?

Kidding me? If it's okay with
them, you stay as long as you want.

- Really?
- Yeah.

You know, sometimes I wish
I grew up living with you,

even if you and my mom weren't together.

Sweetie, I want you to
listen to me a second.

Your mama... she deserved
better than me back then.

So did you.

From what I remember, I wasn't
around that much, anyway.

What about the day I was born?

Do you remember where you were then?

Yeah. Yeah.

Spring of '99, I...

I was on the road.

Being the next great outlaw.

Yeah, something like that.

All right. Have a good time.

- How are y'all doing?
- Hey, buddy, how you doing?

I think you're gonna be taller than daddy

by the time he gets back.

What do you think? Yeah?

All right. Y'all have a good time.

- Nice to meet you.
- Hope to see y'all tomorrow.

Hi, sweetie.

Have fun.

Look, I know you want to
help her get back on track

for Highway 65, but aren't
you the least bit concerned

she's gonna step in it again?

Nah. She's gonna behave herself here.

She didn't behave herself at the Opry.

Listen, you cannot tell me these servicemen

are not gonna be excited to
see Juliette Barnes perform.

I got to be honest with you...
I wish you hadn't included her.

I don't think Juliette
deserves to be a part of it.

Is that right?

Would you prefer I didn't perform?

Hey.

If I had my druthers.

You don't want me on
your stage, I won't be.

Juliette.

What... I don't...

Hey! How are you?

- How are you?
- Uh, good.

Ahh! And here we are!

Home, sweet home.

You know what?

Let's try that again.

It's feeling a little canned.

It's 'cause we've done it 10 times.

There's always room for improvement, right?

Look, bottom line... we need
to believe what we're seeing,

and the kiss is falling flat.

So if you two need to take a minute,

step into the bedroom, do
whatever it is you need to,

come back out, try it
again, it's fine by me.

Okay, sure. Yeah. Just
give us a few minutes.

No, no, you know what? I'm sorry.

I-I can't do this anymore.

Not today.

What was that all about?

I mean, I know you're not the
biggest Juliette Barnes fan,

but come on, now.

Why are you so hot on Juliette being here?

Because she's a good performer.

And the military loves her.

They don't care about
her past bad behavior.

Yeah.

What?

Is that what this is really all about?

Is that what what's all about?

All this, organizing this concert...

w-w-was it for me or
was it for the army

or is it to promote your label?

Okay. All right, now
you're just being mean.

- I'm sorry, Rayna. I meant...
- no, no, no.

You know, you're not the only one who wants

to give back to the people who serve us.

I wanted to do this because
I care about the military,

I care about these families,

but mostly 'cause I care about you.

And as far as Juliette
goes, for the record,

I think she would be a great
addition to this lineup.

But... This is your show, babe, all right?

So you do with Juliette what you will.

- Hey, Rayna?
- Yeah?

I wanted to go over the
final lineup with you.

You know what? Luke's gonna be
handling that from now on, all right?

You can talk to him. Thanks.

So, are we leaving right now?

He can keep me from going up onstage,

but I'm here to support the troops,

and he can't stop me
from doing that, can he?

Hey, y'all. Mind if I join you?

Wow. You're Juliette Barnes.

I am. And who are you?

Staff Sergeant Alex Gaines.

Nice to meet you.

So, what are you singing tomorrow?

Uh, I'm not... Performing, actually.

Well, then, why are you here?

I mean, I'm happy you are, but...

Uh... You want to know why?

My dad was actually a black hawk pilot.

Lived at Fort Rucker till I was 3.

Where'd you get stationed after that?

We didn't.

He, uh... He was killed
in a training accident

when I was 4.

- That's young.
- Yeah.

But I have all these great memories of him.

I remember his flag tattoo

and that he used to make all
these little paper cranes.

And every time he'd tuck me into bed,

he always reminded me of the army motto.

"This we'll defend."

"This we'll defend."

I always felt very safe when he was home.

I appreciate your service
and your sacrifice.

Thanks.

It's funny... I've been called
a lot of things in my life...

"Freakin' Deacon."

Too often, it's other things,

like..."Damn drunk" or "loser"

or "the defendant."

Anyway, lately, there's a new
name that I've been called,

and it's, uh, taken me
some getting used to...

"dad."

This morning, my daughter asked me

where I was the night she was born.

I told her I was on the road.

Truth is, I was on the road to hell.

See, I had been in recovery.

I was staying right he at this sober house.

I was doing pretty good,
but when I found out

that the woman I loved was having a baby

with... Another man,

well, I walked right out the front door,

and I went to the nearest bar.

I had one drink...

20 times.

So, where was I

the night my beautiful, little
baby girl was being born?

I have no idea.

Probably in some fleabag motel

with some woman whose name I'll never know.

And I'm gonna have to live with that.

But that doesn't mean I need
to tell my daughter that.

So, uh...

I was on the road.

Whoa.

You're working it pretty hard. Hey.

Try slowing it down, all right?

Form's uneven.

Thanks.

I'm just blowing off some steam, I guess.

Yeah, well, don't do it too hard.

You know, you did sign
that liability waiver.

No worries. I'm not the litigious type.

You're gonna be the
"just hurt yourself" type

if you don't get the form down.

Name's Tony. I'm a personal trainer.

If you ever want to get it
right, I can work you out.

Uh...

Yeah, no, thanks. I'm good on that front.

Well...

In case you change your
mind, here's my card.

I didn't know your dad was in the service.

Me either.

Things got bad after he died,

so I don't like talking about it.

Hey, Juliette.

Ohhh. What the hell does he want?

Hey. Don't leave yet.

Why? You've made it very clear
that I'm not welcome here.

Yeah, I think, uh, what I made clear

was that, uh, I can be a stubborn cuss.

I'd like for you to perform
for the troops tomorrow.

Ah. You doing this
'cause Rayna's making you?

No. No, no.

I'm, uh, doing it because I may have...

Jumped to some conclusions

about you and about why you're here.

It's just, these folks mean a lot to me.

Yeah, me too.

Yeah, I can see that now.

So, listen, uh, how would you feel

about sticking around and, uh,

maybe us doing something for them together?

- Thanks for the beers.
- Mm.

What's the occasion?

Well... Zoey said that you and Juliette

were having a couple
problems, and, uh, I thought,

hey, maybe you could
use a little dude advice.

You know? Have some... some bro time.

Well, since you brought it up...

I don't know... it's like she's been

putting this wall up
between us lately and...

You know, I saw her at the
BMI party the other night.

Mm-hmm.

And she was, uh... well, she was...

she was what? She was...

Avery?

- Hold that thought.
- Yeah.

It's open.

- Hey, guys.
- Hey.

I tried to call. Am I interrupting?

Yeah, we just started to talk.

Well, guess what.

You are looking at the newest backup singer

for Juliette Barnes.

Ohh! Small world!

I know, right?

Zoey, that's fantastic. Congratulations.

Thank you. Thank you.

Come here.

Ohhh, so, anyway, sorry
to break up your guy time,

but I want to celebrate
with my boyfriend...

Right now.

Right. Right.

Girls.

Oh. Uh, real quick.

Um, what... what were you
saying before about Juliette?

She looked, um...

She looked lost without you.

Got to go.

Good night.

We agreed I would tell him.

I mean, now what? You got this gig, so...

Look, I'm sorry. I know I agreed.

It was super-easy in the abstract,

but the reality of it is,
I'm gonna be working with her.

So are you.

You know if Zoey's working tonight?

Nope.

- What about Avery?
- Not that I know of.

Uh, I don't think we've
officially met. I'm Scarlett.

How long you been here?

Just started a week ago. I'm Mark.

Lots of new faces.
Something to get used to.

Excuse me.

Yeah, what can I get you?

I'm sorry. Are you Scarlett O'Connor?

- Yeah, I am.
- See? Told you.

You playing here tonight?

Uh, oh, no. But I can get you some drinks.

- Couple of beers, whatever you have on tap.
- Got it.

Hey, uh, sorry for what happened to you...

that... Thing onstage.

Oh. Thanks.

Um... Can I get you guys something to eat?

So, I guess you're just back
to being a waitress, then?

Yeah.

It's a shame. 'Cause you were really good.

Okay, we'll start with the chicken fingers

and the sweet-potato fries.

You got it.

- Hey.
- Hey.

Long day.

Yeah. Sorry about that.

I got hung up talking to a few folks...

last-minute planning.

How you feeling?

Well I've been worse.

You want some water or anything?

No. No, no. I'm good.

Heard you had a little change
of heart about Juliette.

Yeah, well, even I can admit
to being an ass sometimes.

Well, I-I-I
think I've decided

I'm gonna do a song with the girls.

- Really?
- I don't know.

After talking to that Colonel...

Does seem like it'd be nice...

all those families there
and all that, you know?

Yeah, I think the folks on
the base would love that.

Hey, so, what's going on?

I feel like there's this
tension between us or something,

and... I don't really know
where it's coming from.

I mean, I feel like you're
picking fights with me

and saying I had an agenda about the show,

and... Seems like you're pushing me away.

I don't know why.

Well, I'm sorry for being a jerk.

But when that I.E.D. went off,

I thought, "this is it.
It's over. I'm dying."

But I didn't see my life
flash before my eyes...

not like they say.

I-I, uh, saw my kids.

And I saw you, Rayna.

I love you.

And, uh, if I'm a little edgy about it,

maybe it's 'cause, uh...

I'm not really sure you
feel the same way about me.

You're not?

No.

I love you.

- I'm all-in,
babe. -

Mm-hmm.

Thank you so much.

We are so thrilled and honored

to be here with you today at Fort Campbell.

And Luke and I are just
huge, huge fans of yours.

Huge fans.

Hey, isn't she great?

That's why she is the
queen of country, this one.

This isn't about us today, and, you know,

we don't have queens in this country,

but we do have an amazing first lady.

Right.

And Michelle Obama would like

to say a few words to us right now.

Oh. Look at the screen.

Thank you so much, Rayna and Luke.

Thank you for including me today.

And on behalf of myself and my husband,

I want to extend our deepest gratitude

to all the servicemen and -women

watching at Fort Campbell
and around the world

and to your families, who
share in your sacrifice.

You all are serving our country so bravely,

and my husband and I strongly believe

that when your active duty ends...

Is this how it's gonna be from now on?

Me and you and Maddie and him... her dad?

No. No.

Listen, I-I know it's confusing,

but regardless of how
things look right now,

you two will always be
the Conrad sisters, okay?

Now, I could go on forever about

the extraordinary contributions
of our men and women in uniform

and how it's our solemn obligation

to serve them as well as they've served us,

but Rayna and Luke
promised you all some music,

so I'll let them get to it.

Thank you again for your
service, and God bless.

I think the show's really
gonna do things for us.

Hey.

Hey, what's wrong?

What is it? You can tell me.

It's all those.

They're not on, silly.

Yeah, well, they still bug me.

Just act like they're not there.

How? They're
every-damn-where I look!

Stop! Will!

Thanks for being here this afternoon.

There's something special about being

in the 101st airborne division
and being here at Fort Campbell.

And we're very fortunate to have
these great entertainers here today.

- So thank you, Luke.
- Thank you.

Thank you, General McConville
and thanks to all y'all.

Now, listen, before things went
sideways for me in Afghanistan,

I had a chance to see firsthand...

Turns out he's a pretty good dude.

Yeah, he is.

Well, hold on to him,

because they are few and far between.

True.

Someone who knows firsthand

the pain and loss military families endure,

but most of all, she shares
your fighting spirit...

Miss Juliette Barnes!

ï½♪ I thought things
couldn't get much worse ï½♪

ï½♪ but guess what, they did ï½♪

ï½♪ he hit my heart upside
with a wreckin' ball ï½♪

ï½♪ oh, but that's what I get ï½♪

ï½♪ I'm not going nowhere ï½♪

ï½♪ I can live on my prayers ï½♪

ï½♪ 'cause I'm done playin' nice,
I'm done runnin' for life ï½♪

ï½♪ 'cause you think
that you got me scared ï½♪

ï½♪ this time, it's goodbye, trouble ï½♪

ï½♪ I feel the light at
the end of this tunnel ï½♪

ï½♪ I get stronger with every step ï½♪

ï½♪ come hell, come high water ï½♪

ï½♪ you push on me, I'm
gonna push back harder ï½♪

ï½♪ I got a whole lot more
than a little bit left ï½♪

ï½♪ oh, so don't put dirt... ï½♪

They're pretty great out there.

Yeah, they are.

Hey, thank you for letting Maddie

stay with you these last few days.

It was fun.

Good.

She asks a lot of questions,
though, doesn't she?

Uh-oh.

Kind of kicked up a lot of stuff with me.

I'd love to... Air it
out, if that's all right.

ï½♪ If you're lookin' to blame ï½♪

oh... Let's do that at some point.

ï½♪ I'll give you something to believe ï½♪

I think right now's the time.

ï½♪ No, I'll never look back
so you better think fast ï½♪

I told you I was never gonna forgive you

for not telling me about her 14 years ago,

and... I'm not.

'Cause that would mean
you did something wrong.

ï½♪ I feel the light at
the end of this tunnel ï½♪

you didn't.

ï½♪ I get stronger with every step ï½♪

you were just protecting our little girl.

ï½♪ Yeah ï½♪

I finally get that.

All I ever did was give you
hell for it, and I'm sorry.

ï½♪ I got a whole lot more
than a little bit left ï½♪

I'm grateful.

ï½♪ Oh, so don't put dirt... ï½♪

thank you.

ï½♪ ...on my grave just yet ï½♪

ï½♪ on my grave just yet ï½♪

ï½♪ no, don't put dirt
on my grave just yet ï½♪

ï½♪ hey, well, it's ï½♪

ï½♪ gonna take more, gonna
take more, gonna take more ï½♪

ï½♪ to put me under ï½♪

ï½♪ gonna take more, gonna take more ï½♪

ï½♪ gonna take more than that ï½♪

ï½♪ to put me under ï½♪

ï½♪ this time, it's goodbye, trouble ï½♪

ï½♪ I feel the light at
the end of this tunnel ï½♪

ï½♪ I get stronger with
every ste-e-e-e-p ï½♪

ï½♪ come hell, come high water ï½♪

ï½♪ you push on me, I'm
gonna push back harder ï½♪

ï½♪ I got a whole lot more
than a little bit left ï½♪

ï½♪ oh, so don't put dirt
on my grave just yet ï½♪

- ï½♪ on my grave just yet ï½♪
- Come on!

ï½♪ No ï½♪

ï½♪ don't put dirt on my grave just yet ï½♪

ï½♪ no ï½♪

ï½♪ don't put dirt ï½♪

ï½♪ on my grave just yet ï½♪

Juliette Barnes!

Thank you, Juliette!

We have got a big surprise for y'all.

- Hey!
- Hey.

I know you didn't invite me,
but I didn't want to miss it.

I'm glad I didn't. You were amazing.

Thanks.

I don't care if everybody hates
me for the rest of my life,

but I am so proud of what I just did.

Did you see how much the
soldiers loved our song?

"Our song"... that's a good sign.

Look, Juliette, I don't know

what more I can do than apologize.

I mean, I... I don't want to lose you,

but it feels like you're slipping away.

It's not gonna happen.

- Hey.
- Hey.

You left this at my house last night.

I didn't realize. Thanks.

You working another shift tonight?

Want to carpool, like old times?

Um... I asked Erika to
give it to somebody else.

Why? Last night didn't go well?

No, no, it was great. I made $73 in tips.

I consider it a huge success.

Well, I've got a little
success of my own to share.

I booked a gig

as a backup singer on
Juliette Barnes' tour.

Oh, my God. That's amazing.

You sure you're cool with it?

Oh, my goodness. Oh, no,
no, I'm so happy for you.

It's exactly what you
wanted. It's where you belong.

Okay, well, if you're leaving town...

It makes it a whole lot easier
for me to leave Nashville.

You're leaving?

There's nothing left for me here, really.

If I'm gonna start fresh, I
got to start someplace else.

Will?

Is everything all right?

Yeah, I'm fine. I'm just gonna be a minute.

Hey, it's Tony.

I can't take your call right now,

but if you leave your name and number,

I'll get back to you.

Hey, Tony, it's Will.

Uh, I met you at the gym yesterday.

I want to schedule a private session.

Please just help me give it up

for the one, the only miss Kellie Pickler!

ï½♪ We can go somewhere ï½♪

ï½♪ where you gotta get all dressed up ï½♪

ï½♪ or throw on some jeans ï½♪

ï½♪ and go somewhere and get messed up ï½♪

ï½♪ gotta be somethin' we
can get into downtown ï½♪

ï½♪ oh, one of them nights ï½♪

ï½♪ where the neon lights never go down ï½♪

ï½♪ We can go someplace ï½♪

ï½♪ where there ain't nobody around us ï½♪

ï½♪ take a ride out there ï½♪

Have you seen Maddie? I
sort of lost track of her.

Yeah, she's back here
somewhere with her sister.

Said they had something
to do with their mom.

ï½♪ Tell me what you think... ï½♪

Can I ask you a question?

I was wondering if you could
tell me about the night...

ï½♪ As long as it's somewhere ï½♪

The night that Maddie was born.

Look, you raised a hell of a girl, Teddy.

And you were there for all of it. I just...

ï½♪ We can park on a hill ï½♪

ï½♪ and roll it on down
to the riverside ï½♪

I want to know what I missed.

ï½♪ Sit and watch the moon shine... ï½♪

Rayna labored most of the night at home.

By the time we got to the hospital,

they rushed us right
into the delivery room,

and Maddie was born right before sunrise.

She came out crying. Man,
she had a set of lungs on her.

Still does.

Anyway, um...

They swaddled her up,

and I held her real tight
till she calmed down.

And in... in that moment, I...

ï½♪ ...where the stars look
a little more crowded ï½♪

It was a love I'd never known before.

ï½♪ Come on, now, tell me
what you think about it ï½♪

ï½♪ we can go anywhere ï½♪

Hey.

What the hell are you doing here?

Oh, in case you'd forgotten,

the man of the hour is my artist...

something I'd very much like you to be.

I already told you... I'm not interested.

Yeah, you're onstage with
a superstar from my label.

One that was thrilled to sing
the song that you fired me for.

I-I told you that was a
mistake, and I want to undo it.

Well, no matter how unsatisfying, brief,

and dumb our mistakes are,
we can't take them back.

We can just forget them.

Mm-hmm.

You think if your... Boyfriend
found out about your mistakes,

he'd forget?

ï½♪ We can go someplace ï½♪

ï½♪ where there ain't nobody around us ï½♪

ï½♪ a little closer to nowhere ï½♪

Thank you, Kellie!

Thank y'all so much!

You know, I'm especially moved

when I look out there and
I see so many families.

You know, my family's here today,

and I'm so inspired by you,

I thought maybe just this one time,

I might invite my two
daughters out onstage with me.

Would y'all like that?

Please, then, help me welcome to the stage

my daughters... Maddie and Daphne.

Whoo!

The girls and I were talking about

what we wanted to play for you,

and, uh, we thought of a song

that we would like to be our wish to you.

It's called "A Life That's Good."

Since Deacon's here and he wrote the song,

do you think that he can
come out and sing with us?

Please? Please? Please?

Um...

We are also very fortunate today

to have the person who wrote
this song here with us...

Deacon Claybourne.

And I'd like to see if maybe he'd like

to come out to the stage and join us.

What do you say?

Come on, Deacon!

Putting him on the spot a little bit.

- You want to start us off?
- Sure.

ï½♪ Sittin' here tonight ï½♪

ï½♪ by the firelight ï½♪

ï½♪ it reminds me I already have ï½♪

ï½♪ more than I should ï½♪

ï½♪ I don't need fame ï½♪

ï½♪ no one to know my name ï½♪

ï½♪ at the end of the day ï½♪

ï½♪ Lord, I pray ï½♪

ï½♪ I have a life that's good ï½♪

ï½♪ two arms around me ï½♪

ï½♪ heaven to ground me ï½♪

ï½♪ and a family that
always calls me home ï½♪

ï½♪ four wheels to get there ï½♪

ï½♪ enough love to share ï½♪

ï½♪ and a sweet, sweet, sweet song ï½♪

ï½♪ sweet, sweet song ï½♪

ï½♪ at the end of the day ï½♪

ï½♪ Lord, I pray ï½♪

ï½♪ I have a life that's good ï½♪