Mitch and Dawson in “Home Movies”

Mitch

The night you were born I cried like a baby.

Dawson

Did you really? I didn't know that.

Mitch

I think I cried for 24 hours straight. Holding you, so small in my arms, I never knew I could love anything so much, so fast. So utterly. Part of me was terrified. Raising a son is more a matter of faith than most people know.

Dawson

So's being one.

Mitch

You're right. I think I realized something today.

Dawson

What?

Mitch

That my job as a father, isn't to give you the whole picture, because the truth is, I can't see it myself. My job is to try and help. And every now and then, fit a piece of the puzzle.

Dawson

You have helped me dad.

Mitch

I hope so. But your future, your expectations… they belong to you. Don't let anybody stand in the way. Not even me.

Dawson

You always pushed me to be my own person. To think for myself. I just did what you taught me.