7th Heaven · Season 2
How's Jen doing? Any word?
I just got off the phone with her parents; she's still in the hospital. Her leg's going to be okay. But she's got a heavy burden to carry, and... and unfortunately, it could take years to develop the strength for it. Having to be there for Jen is what's keeping the parents going. They're just so grateful they didn't lose her too- What, Annie?
I just keep thinking that Lucy could have been in that car, too.
That's so weird. I feel the exact same way, like every single person on this earth is one second away from leaving the planet, me included. And you know, it's like there must be a reason I'm here. God must have had a reason for keeping me here. Otherwise, why wouldn't I have been in that car?
Right after my wife died, I felt the exact same way. Why didn't I die? Why her? Why did she have to suffer through such a difficult labor and then die in the end?
It'll take awhile.
I know. But I'm glad that she has awhile to take.
You invited a guest to stay in our house without even consulting me?
...I just thought it would be a great cultural experience for the kids, for all of us.
Well so's a museum, but unfortunately we don't have room for one in our house!
[about Sarah] What, you think this girl has parents? What kind of parents would let their child run around hungry and dirty like that? She must be an orphan. I can feel it in my bones!
I think we owe it to the child to go a little bit beyond that.
Why? Even if she does have parents, they shouldn't get her back. When something belongs to you, you have to take care of it! It's the law.
Well, not exactly.
Listen, sweetie, you've been taking care of me for a long time. But I think I need more help than a little girl can give.
I wasn't doing a good job?
No, no, no, honey. I wasn't doing a good job.
It's your turn to be taken care of, and Grandma's great at taking care of people, honey. So I want you to do me a favor and let Grandma take you home for a while. I'll miss you so much. But you deserve everything...some new toys, and some pretty dresses.
I don't need new toys or dresses! I need you!
That's why I'm going to stay here and get some help. But I don't think I'll be much good at it unless I know you're with my mom. That way, I won't worry about you.
I love you, Daddy.
Please take me back to my daddy. He needs me. I shouldn't have left him alone.
Well, that's okay. Daddies can take care of themselves.
But he's really sick, and we don't have any money, so he needs me to go into town with him, and ask people for money so we can buy stuff.
Wait. What kind of sickness?
I don't know, but if he doesn't drink a lot, he hurts real bad.
But I love her. I love Sarah!
If you mean that, then you need to do what's best for her. Do the right thing, Joe.
I know how you feel, Simon, but we still need to do whatever we can to find Sarah's family.
You're on your own there, Dad. I want her.
Joe, I need you to tell Sarah to come with me. I need you to talk to her, make it okay for her.
Why would I give up the only person in this world who loves me?
Oh, Joe! I love you. I've always loved you! But even more than that, someone upstairs must really love you, to find people like this to help you.
Everything will be okay.
I used to say that about my son. But it never was. It never was.
Why didn't you tell me Snappy was real!? What's next, Santa Claus? How many years have you been lying to me? Am I really 6!?
You went backstage.
And you know what else? I don't believe in God either.
I shouldn't have gotten out of bed this morning. I turned Ruthie into an atheist, I forced Matt to go out with Connie, Lucy and Mary are both dating 11-year olds and I still have to talk to Simon about that movie.
Anyway, you don't believe in God, huh? (Ruthie shakes her head yes) Kinda gets me in the heart 'cause God is so real to me.
But you can't see God.
Well, the wind is real, but you can't see the wind. You know, you can only see the leaves rustling in the trees. Pain is real but you can't see pain. You can only see tears. Happiness is real, but you can't see happiness. You can only see the smile on someone's face.
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