[Elizabeth] There's been an accident, sweetheart.
It's Landon. He may not make it.
I love it! Thank you.
Sam isn't sure we should commit to owning yet,
since something might come up for him somewhere else.
That makes sense, right?
To him. But my job and my life are here.
I got a call from the Giants.
And they wanna offer me a coaching job.
I just wanted to come and see you.
Say goodbye before I go to New York.
You're chasing your dreams. I'm so proud of you.
Ashley, I know you care about Landon a lot,
and you need to tell him that.
I love you, Landon. I've always loved you.
[theme song playing]
♪ 'Cause life has a way Of pulling us under ♪
♪ But we'll stick it out ♪
♪ If we got each other ♪
♪ When it all feels too much ♪
♪ I know you'll come running For me ♪
♪ Through the highs and lows We'll find our way home ♪
♪ Family ♪
♪ Oh, oh, oh ♪
♪ Family ♪
[murmuring]
[continues murmuring]
Hey.
I can leave if you need a minute.
[respirator beeping]
They said I could see you.
You had us all worried.
They said it would take a little bit to get your strength back.
What is it-- Are you thirsty?
[sipping]
[softly] I heard what you said.
What?
I heard what you said.
What I said?
You mean when you were in the coma?
I feel the same way.
I...I'm not sure.
[beeping]
I'm, I'm gonna get a nurse. About that...
Ashley, please.
And, actually I should run... after that.
Cole, he's waiting for me at home.
Um...
[softly] Ash...
- Please. - I'm really glad you're up.
I'll see you soon.
[sighing]
Is this the streamer you made for Erin's Sweet Sixteen?
Good eye. I figured I'd use it again.
- And some things never change. - Hmm?
Sweet Sixteen Erin didn't want a party back then,
and she was singing the same tune last week.
Wait, Erin didn't want this party?
Mmm-hmm. For some reason, she wanted me to cancel.
What reason?
I don't know. But she made me promise
not to ask her if she would give me another day to reconsider.
- So she changed her mind? - Hmm.
Go Mom. [chuckles]
Show also told me that she and Sam have an announcement to make.
I still have Jessie's "It's a girl streamer"
but if it's a boy...
Don't start. [chuckles]
Okay, baby, Mommy needs you to help me pick out
something to wear for Aunt Erin's birthday party, okay?
I'm gonna be right back.
Don't move.
Okay.
Yeah?
[sighs] No?
Naaah!
Okay, listen, kid, this is it.
Yes, Mommy!
Yeah? All right.
Thanks, bud.
Okay. We're gonna be so late.
Is that my buddy?
- Come here! Hi! - [both laughing]
Oh, no! Oh, having a laughing fit!
Oh, no!
- Some help! Somebody help! - [Cole laughing]
- [Brooke] Hi. - Hey.
Guess what? Maddie is outback with Grandma. Wy don't you go find her?
No Haley today?
She woke up feeling yucky, so Peter's at home with her,
- getting the full pamper treatment. - Hmm.
Wow! Nice dress, Ash.
Thanks. Cole picked it out.
You just come from the hospital?
I was there yesterday.
You know, studies suggest that patients heal faster
when the frequency of visits--
I know. It's been really hard juggling a full time job
and all of that stuff.
His family finds time. Why can't you?
I'm sorry. I wanna be there. I really do, but...
It's, it's just, it's awkward.
Because he's awake?
No.
Because I said, "I love you."
And he heard it.
And that's a problem because...
- Because I didn't mean it. - [scoffs]
Then why did you say it?
I don't know.
I don't know. I really don't-- I don't know.
Okay, what would you do?
And before you answer, please do not say, "Be honest with him,"
because that's what got me in this mess in the first place.
I was going to say,
"You need to be honest with yourself."
- Hey, Ash. - Hey!
[door opens]
- [both chuckle] - [both] Hey!
- It's gonna be fun. - [Luke] Yes.
- Wow! My son, the gentleman! - [Reagan chuckles]
I wonder where he gets his manners.
I was literally just telling Luke the other day that he's a carbon copy of you.
Then I said, the sequel usually isn't as good.
But not in this case.
Dad.
Thank you so much for including me.
[both] Don't mention it.
- There you go. - [both chuckle]
I'm gonna round up the rest of the tennis rackets.
Why don't you help Reagan feel at home?
[Reagan] Thank you.
- Tennis? - Oh, no, it's for my nieces and nephews.
[chuckles] What?
No birthday girl?
- Erin is on her way. - Hi.
[Elizabeth] Girls, can I get your help moving the appetizers outside?
You're off the hook, for now.
Oh, Ashley, I was actually wondering if I could ask you
a few questions about Paris maybe later, if that's okay?
Luke said that you lived there for a while.
And I have a friend that's visiting and I would love to get some tips.
Uh, we don't talk about Paris.
Oh. Okay, I'm sorry, I didn't know--
No. No, it's fine. Luke is just being dramatic.
You can ask me anything about Paris.
Thanks. That'd be great.
What was that?
It's a long story.
Like all Ashley's stories. [sighs]
- Hey! - [all] Oh, Happy Birthday!
Thank you, guys.
I can't wait for you to make your own house soon.
- [Sam] Hey, good to see you. - [Elizabeth] Hey, you two.
[Sam] Good, good.
Happy Birthday, Erin. That means you're allowed to smile.
Oh, my birthday streamer!
This was hanging at my sixteenth birthday party.
The one where she tried to kiss Kevin Boyd.
[chuckles] And failed.
Okay, why do we only remember the embarrassing things?
Because we're your sisters.
Sometimes you three make me glad I'm an only child.
[chuckles]
[all laughing]
Who wants to take a turn chasing balls around the tennis court?
Aren't you supposed to be chasing children?
Oh, were there children there?
Hey, Maddie, Cole, chase!
Take it easy, Dad. There's only two doctors in this household
- and you're one of them. - [gasps]
[cell phone rings]
Hello.
Kari girl, how are you?
I'm great. How are you?
It's so good to hear your voice.
Yeah, you too. Thirty first and Lex, please.
- So is now a good time? - I could write a book
on the timing of Ryan Taylor.
[laughs] I was trying to be polite, okay. I'm a gentleman.
So, how's Jessie?
- Is she in college yet? - Almost.
She is growing up so fast.
Um, how's her mom?
I'm getting back on my feet.
How are you? How's the big city?
It's nothing like home.
Tell you, I felt like such a country boy the first couple of weeks here.
But I'm starting to figure it out.
I'm actually heading to a great little rundown diner right now.
[soft chuckle] All you need in life.
It is when it reminds me of that place we used to go to in high school.
The one with the cool twinkle lights?
- What was it called? - Kate's.
That's right. I haven't thought of that place in years.
Lotta good times at that diner.
[chuckles softly] I remember.
So uh, have you made any friends? Anyone outside of work?
Not really.
I mean, I spend most of my time at the field, or stuck in this traffic.
Plus, well, it's kind if hard to think of this place
as somewhere where I'll be for a long time, you know?
Kari?
Yeah. I'm here.
Yeah. Well, uh, I should probably let you go.
Wish Erin a happy birthday for me.
[Kari] I will. Absolutely.
- Talk again soon? - Without a doubt.
Bye.
Dinner's ready. Coming down?
Let me guess. A Ryan Taylor call?
Honey, it's natural to have mixed emotions.
He's been a huge part of your life for a really long time.
But I'm still mourning Tim.
Well, then maybe Ryan being in New York right now is a good thing.
It doesn't feel like a good thing.
That's a clue.
Am I complicating everything?
Should I just close this door right now?
Right now, I think you need to focus on two simple things.
Having patience and having faith.
Come down when you're ready, okay?
[John] Okay, what do you say we give thanks?
Father, we thank You for bringing us together as a family.
And we thank You for this amazing food before us.
Blessed to our bodies, Lord.
And we thank You for the gifts You've given to those around this table.
Steer our hearts to Your purpose for our lives.
Amen.
[all] Amen.
Okay, let's eat.
- [cutlery clinking] - Hmm.
And let's thank Erin for her favorite meal being
Mom's spaghetti and meatballs.
I made it with extra parmesan cheese just like she likes it.
Pays to be the baby girl in the family.
- [Erin chuckles] - Excuse me,
you get your favorite pancakes on your birthday, too.
Does your family have any weird birthday traditions too?
No. And I am super jealous.
[all laugh]
You better start brainstorming your favorite food.
[spits]
[soft chuckles]
[all] ♪ Happy Birthday to you ♪
♪ Happy Birthday Dear Erin ♪
♪ Happy Birthday to you ♪
[all cheering]
[all talking at once]
Attagirl.
[John laughs]
Aah, there you go.
- Oh, my God! - [John] Enjoy it!
Okay, guys, be careful.
[soft chuckle] I hope you get everything you pray for.
It's gonna be Erin's year.
Honey, do you wanna...
[Erin] Sam and I have some news to share.
At first, I didn't want to make this announcement today,
but since we're all together.
- [laughs] Honey, do you want me to tell them? - No.
Sam and I are moving to Texas.
Well, why Texas?
Uh, I got a job offer in Dallas.
Uh, it's a higher title, bigger pay. The benefits are terrific.
And it's everything I've been working towards. What we've been working towards.
And uh, we'll finally be able to buy the house we've always wanted.
Maybe a vacation or two.
It's a big change but really exciting.
[Sam chuckles]
Congratulations.
That's wonderful news.
[Sam] Thank you.
- [Sam] Thank you. - [Kari] That's really great.
Texas isn't so far away.
It's 869 miles.
- Give or take. - [Sam chuckles]
I know that a move for us is a move for all of you.
So, I have no doubts that you'll set up a standing Baxter group phone call
to keep Erin up to date on everything.
[Elizabeth] That's right. Of course we will.
Consider it done.
Yeah, I'm sure you two have a very bright future ahead.
But we're gonna miss you.
Uh, well... Phew. Okay, who wants cake?
I do.
[Elizabeth] Me too.
All right. [chuckles]
Is it just me or are Erin and Sam on different pages about this?
Different planets.
[sighs] Well. [clears throat]
Now that she's leaving, maybe we'll have to get Luke to help us do the drying.
I mean, I think he might be better at it.
That's not helpful.
Well, it really is helpful cause he's faster.
- Dad? - What? She's done like one fork in the last hour.
- [bowl clatters] - I'm kidding. You did two forks.
Hmm.
Texas? Where did that come from?
I don't know. But God always has a plan.
Really? Because Erin's plan didn't really seem to line up with Texas.
Kari saw the same thing I did and she's not even saying anything.
His plans don't always makes sense till He wants them to.
Right.
To test us. Of course.
Take tonight, for example,
no one even committed till the last minute,
and yet, everything came together.
Everyone was here.
[plastic bag rustles]
There's tons of cake in the kitchen, by the way.
So, be sure to take some home, okay?
Or to a friend.
[sighs]
[Erin] You... Oh, gosh...
- [Kari] Do you need any help? - [Sam] No, I...
- [chuckles] Let me get the door for you. - I'm all set.
- [Kari laughs] - [Sam] Thank you.
You'd never guess someone could rain down their own birthday parade, huh?
You didn't rain on anything.
It just caught the family off guard.
Well, what about you?
What about me?
You seem let down.
Were you expecting different news?
I wasn't expecting anything.
If Texas is where God needs you to be, then that's where you'll be.
But is it where you wanna be?
It's a great opportunity for Sam.
Of course.
Erin, if you ever need to talk, or if you just need someone to listen--
You're here for me. I know.
Both ears. All my heart.
[inhales deeply]
Thanks, Kari.
Happy Birthday.
See you.
Get home safe.
[door shuts]
[Brooke] Come here, baby.
- Good night, hon. - Good night, Daddy.
Good night, guys.
- [Elizabeth] Good night, honey. - Night.
[beeping]
[murmuring]
Hey. I, uh, I brought you some cake from Erin's birthday.
Are you allowed to eat?
I can, but...
I have Jell-O.
[sighs softly]
You look better than you did yesterday.
Can I sit?
I'm sorry for rushing out.
No, I get it.
About what I said
when you were in the coma.
I did mean every word.
Just not in the way you think.
I love you. I do.
But I'm not in love with you.
I don't want to lose you as a friend.
Landon, please say something.
Thanks for being honest.
As far as losing me, I've moving to California, Ash.
I talked to God this morning, and I saw my path,
and everything makes sense to me now.
How?
How does that make sense to you?
Well, I have a friend that lives in LA,
and he's been helping out with the wild fires,
and told me I could stay with him until I get my bearings.
And you made this decision today?
A day after coming out of a coma.
Landon, you're not thinking clearly.
Yes, I am.
So...
So, what? We just reconnected and now you're off?
I can't be friends with you, Ash.
I have feelings for you.
And after what you said the other night, I thought you had feelings for me too.
But if you don't, then that changes things between us.
So you're moving to California to punish me?
Punish you?
I don't think that way, Ash.
I don't say one thing and mean another.
[sighs]
I'm sorry.
I think you should leave now.
[indistinct announcements over PA]
[Elizabeth] Next time on The Baxters...
Hi, Tim. I came to say goodbye.
[Kari] Thank you.
How do you feel about us moving?
I'm sad, of course. I'm gonna miss you.
How are you feeling?
So, that assignment, I'm thinking it'll be marginally less painful
if we work together.
Please don't make me suffer alone.
[crying] No!
[Ashley] Is talking to the patients like that
and restraining them when they get upset really the best way?
You're not gonna win this one. Get on board or get a new job.
[theme music playing]