James and Luke in “For Pete's Sake”

Your strength is from God, Carl. I have no doubt in my mind about that. But with that kind of power comes its share of pain.

I know, Dad. I work really hard to pull back. [sighs] Even though sometimes I have to smack a fool to get things done.

Now, see, that right there, that guilt you carry the weight of that responsibility, it's a burden. I understand it. Believe me, I understand.

I'm dealing. It hasn't been easy since, uh... since Claire...

Claire? The young woman who visited me at the church? What happened?

[sighs] It's a long story.

Boy, when you find someone who's gonna make room for you on the door when the ship goes down, that's a rose you cultivate.

Dad, there you go again with that movie. It's been years. Let it go, man.

I can't let it go. [he and Luke are laughing] I can't let it go. See, what it is and, hell, I know this when you are stressed, you push people away. I do the same thing. I'm not a good example. But here's the thing. When you have a calling, sometimes you need to heal yourself just as much as the person who you're trying to heal. You gotta take care of yourself, or else the whole world is gonna fall apart.

How's the hand?

It's just some cuts and bruises. That little gal healed me. She worked them roots.

Roots?

Mmm-hmm.

How exactly did she do that?

"The Beautiful Lady". Nightshade. She reached into that magic bag of hers and worked them roots. I didn't ask too many questions.

It's not the first time she worked her magic. Maybe there's a science to it.

Science? Magic? God? That power flows from within. From inside. What comes out when that pressure is heaviest... that's the real magic. That's what defines being a man. That's what defines being a hero.