Hi, Tim. God gave me a new purpose,
and I have to grab onto it.
I have to let go now.
I would love it if you'd come and you'd meet my family
before you head back to the city.
Name the time and place.
How about where Reagan and I first met?
My family's church.
Absolutely.
I gotta call you back.
[Kari] You said you missed home,
so I thought I'd bring a piece of home here.
Surprised to see you here.
I came to apologize.
I hope that you can forgive me.
[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 ♪
[John] Uh, Mom...
asked me to get a box
full of toys for the nursery.
That looks pretty good to me. What do you think?
[Luke] Yeah, looks good to me.
[John] Yeah.
- No. - Yeah, too old.
So, you and Reagan...
have been spending a lot of time together lately.
[Luke] Uh-huh.
You've been crashing at her place a bit.
Mom and I noticed.
Uh-oh. Where is this going, Dad?
I just want to make sure that you're being safe
and thoughtful about both your futures.
We are.
Even though it isn't always easy.
Believe me, I get it.
I am really trying. I mean, we do want to wait.
Listen, son.
As a doctor and a human being,
I can say that it is frustrating...
to wait.
There's no shame in the act itself,
but as a man of faith, I believe
that marriage is about giving everything you are to one...
special person.
What you're experiencing right now
is normal.
I trust that you will continue to make the right choice.
Yes, we will.
Well, one day, you and Reagan will thank yourselves
for being patient. Trust me.
So, can we please just
talk about pretty much
anything else?
Yeah, we can talk about you putting it on the car for me.
[Luke] All right.
Hey, you know what else? Let's talk about me
when I used to talk you down on the court. Remember that?
Perfect. Thank you.
New arrivals day is my favorite.
Agreed, and these chairs.
[sighs happily] They're a work of art.
Oh, hey, how's your father doing?
He's great.
Yeah, it's pretty amazing
how you can live hundreds of miles away from home
and one person has the ability to just
make you feel like you never left.
I get that.
Plus, Luke survived meeting him, so...
So, what's next? The mom test?
Yes, except that is going to involve some travel,
considering she hasn't left California in, like, a decade.
Oh, and speaking of travel,
I heard you had a little impromptu vacay.
- Crazy, right? - Crazy romantic.
I really sensed a connection between the two of you
in the peer circle, Kari.
So, what are you gonna do next?
Honestly, I have no idea.
[doorbell ringing]
[door opens]
[Landon] Oh, hi.
Uh...
Accidentally ordered two bacon, egg, and cheese
on a sesame bagel this morning.
Accidentally?
Yeah, I was craving one,
and then I remembered how we used to get them every morning before school,
and so I got two.
And then no use in wasting
a perfectly good bacon, egg, and cheese on a sesame bagel, right?
Let me see that.
Wow! You remembered.
Yeah. Of course, I did.
We ate so many growing up,
I'm surprised you can still stomach them.
Well... Okay, I'm gonna go.
Um, gotta be at work early, which apparently is on time.
Oh.
Hey, Ash.
Thank you. This was really thoughtful.
You know, I was thinking, if your parents are cool with watching Cole,
maybe you could come over for dinner?
I'm making pasta a la Landon.
Yeah. I'll ask them.
Cool.
Four.
[Pastor Mark] Hey, John.
Hey, Mark!
You here to give ballroom dancing lessons again...
- [Pastor Mark chuckles] - ...or are you visiting someone?
Just stopping in on some of our church family.
Oh, I know they love it.
Hey, do you have the time for coffee, or...
Actually...
Mark, are you okay?
Uh, just trying to think of a way to tell you that this
will be my last week as pastor at New Grace.
Wow. I knew you were serious, but this seems so soon.
It's time for the next generation.
Besides, it feels right.
I'll have more time for my family,
finally start working on that garden I've been putting off.
- [John chuckles] - Mariana, she's more than qualified.
Yeah, Elizabeth mentioned how wonderful she was.
Hmm. This is a good thing, John.
Better be a heck of a garden.
Oh, it will be. You can count on that.
[both laughing]
Well, I'm looking forward to the next chapter in your life.
So will I, my friend. So will I.
- God bless. - Talk to you.
[indistinct announcement on PA]
Hmm.
Wow.
[door opens]
Hello, Kari.
Are you looking for your mother? You just missed her.
Actually, I came to talk to you.
Do you have a minute?
Of course.
Is everything okay?
Honestly... [sighs]
The past few months have been really hard.
Some days, the baby is the only thing getting me out of bed.
[sighs] What you're going through,
it's a lot for you to try to navigate on your own.
That's what I wanted to talk to you about.
Everything that happened to me, to Tim,
it's been a lot to process,
but it also gave me a new purpose.
A chance to help others.
In all things,
God works for the good of those who love him.
Tell me what you have in mind.
A while ago, before everything happened, I talked to Pastor Mark
about starting a ministry for women here in the church
who are also struggling in their marriages.
I still think it's a good idea.
I think that's wonderful,
but are you sure you're ready?
Back then, when I first thought of it, I wasn't.
I used to think Tim and I had it all figured out.
But now I know what it means to struggle,
to feel hopeless,
to trust that God will show me the way.
I'm proud of you, Kari.
Let me think about how we can let women in the community know.
Sounds great.
[Ashley] The longer you let it simmer, the stronger the flavor.
Well, it's a lot more work than opening a jar of sauce, but...
[Ashley] Good things come to those who wait.
Let's just see if it tastes as good as it smells.
Here.
Oh, wow.
- That's incredible. - [Landon chuckles]
It's better than chicken nuggets a la Ashley.
A la Ashley? [chuckles]
Oh.
Sorry.
No, I shouldn't have done that. I'm sorry.
I thought we agreed to just be friends.
No, you're right. We did.
- 'Cause-- - This isn't what friends do.
- Yeah. - I'm sorry. I...
Can we just forget that that happened?
- Yeah. - Yeah.
Mmm-hmm. For sure.
Cool. Yeah.
- I'm gonna set the table. - Yeah.
Do that.
[Luke and Reagan laughing]
Gosh, how is this game so close?
I don't know. It's nuts.
Babe, we finished the pizza. Do you want any wings?
- I have some. - Uh, no, I'm good.
Thank you, though. Aren't you a good host.
I am a good host.
And what about me, huh?
Am I a good guest?
No complaints here.
Uh, I'm sorry, I...
- Yeah. - I got carried away.
Me too. Sorry.
It's the game. It's very exciting.
It's the game. We should watch it. [chuckles]
No more of this.
Yeah, not that this isn't wonderful.
It is wonderful.
But the game.
I should probably watch it.
I gotta have something to talk to your dad about tomorrow.
This is true. [sighs]
Oh, here. Let's put that right there.
[commentator on TV] Well, all right, fans.
Nothing like a kiss cam to break the tension in a game like this.
[Landon] Did we enjoy your store-bought ice cream
a lot more than my two-hour pasta sauce?
[chuckles] That two-hour pasta sauce was amazing.
- [Landon chuckles] - I even helped myself to seconds.
Mmm.
But be honest, would you make it again?
Well, I'll make a 20-minute version of it.
Thanks for tonight.
Sorry. I keep making things weird. Was that awkward?
It's okay.
I just... I'm trying to figure out how this works.
It's just the same way it's always worked.
Easy for you to say.
I'm really glad that we did this tonight.
Me too.
Good. Because I plan on getting
a whole lot more Landon time in
before you leave for Cali.
I'm looking forward to that.
Good night.
Drive safe.
Was that close, or was that close?
Phew! Way too close.
- Here. - Thanks.
Well, I should probably go home.
Okay.
I'm... I'm sorry, we...
We can't. I mean, we shouldn't.
No, you're right. Um...
I'm sorry. You're totally right.
I am, yeah. Right?
I think so. Maybe.
Maybe because, you know,
we love each other?
- We definitely love each other. - Mmm-hmm.
- And... - And...
I want to spend the rest of my life with you.
- Really? - Yeah, of course.
You're not just saying that?
Are you kidding me?
Reagan, you're literally the best thing
that's ever happened to me.
I mean, I have to stop myself from smiling 24/7
just so I don't look like a total doofus.
Same.
- Good. - Great.
So, then...
maybe it's okay if...
If we keep kissing.
Do you wanna keep kissing?
I think so.
'Cause if you're not sure, then I understand--
No, I'm sure.
[cell phone vibrating]
Oh, my gosh. What time is it?
[sighs] I don't know, but that's my dad.
Oh, my gosh. He's probably calling
to tell me that he's on his way to get me.
- Okay, well, don't answer it. - No, I can't not answer.
Reagan, if he comes over here right now,
he's going to see us together this early.
That's a huge red flag.
Not to mention, I'm about to be in the exact same clothes as yesterday.
Yeah, well, if I don't tell him something, he's just going to show up.
[cell phone stops vibrating]
Okay, just call him back, tell him to meet you at church.
Yeah, but then he's going to get there so much earlier than everybody.
That's fine. What other option do we have?
- Hey, Dad. - Hey, I've been calling you all morning.
Yeah, I know. I'm sorry. I was in the shower.
I don't know how I overslept.
That's okay. I am coming to you now.
What? No, not now. That makes no sense.
I don't mind waiting, honey.
Yeah, but I still need to blow-dry my hair and get dressed.
It would just be so much quicker if no one else was here.
I guess I could just head to the church. Is it even open yet?
Uh, yeah. Yeah, you won't be that early.
All right, I'll take the scenic route.
Okay, thanks, Daddy. I'll see you soon.
Love you, sweetheart.
Well...
That was... That was the first time that I ever...
Lied to your dad?
That I didn't say "I love you" back.
It's all gonna work out, all right?
It's all gonna be all right,
but not if I don't get to my parents' house in the next ten minutes.
What are you gonna tell your parents?
I don't know, but don't worry about me. I'll come up with something.
Luke, did we screw up?
No. Of course not.
We just got lost in the moment.
I don't like lying to my dad.
I know.
All right, we can talk about all of this later, okay?
It's all going to all right, Reagan, I promise.
I'll see you there.
[exhales shakily]
[Ashley] We're here! Sorry we're late.
Bud, are you gonna go play with Grandma?
- Okay, go get her. - Okay.
- Are you coming with us? - Just Cole.
You know, you could just come for Cole.
What about Jessie? She still get a free pass?
Jessie's a baby.
Besides, I've been dropping her off at Mrs. Kissling's.
Unless you're available to watch her.
Mmm, maybe next time.
- How was New York? - Quick.
Just long enough to get jet-lagged.
Is everything still good with the Kari and Ryan fairy tale?
I don't know how many fairy tales involve long-distance, but--
But no big surprises or secrets?
Secrets? What secrets?
No, it was just a question.
You're acting weird.
[Ashley] I just don't understand
why you and Ryan aren't together already.
That's all.
I could say the same thing about you and Landon.
Landon's just a friend.
Just a friend?
- Yup. - We'll see about that.
Yeah, we'll see.
Cole, come give Mommy a kiss goodbye.
Hey, Luke.
Luke! Let's go. We're gonna be late.
I'm coming!
[sighs] Okay, I guess I'm gonna have to leave without you.
And that means we're gonna meet Reagan's dad without you.
- I'm coming. One second. - Good. Come on. Let's go.
- You stay at her place last night? - Yeah.
- Why? - Oh, just asking.
Got a carload of people waiting for you.
We'll fix your tie in the car. Come on.
[Pastor Mark] Yes.
Today is the day.
Really going to miss this place, with all my heart.
All right. Come on, Cole.
Come on. Let's go, let's go.
- Walk with Grandma. - Come on, come on, come on.
Don't want to miss the last sermon. Come on.
[indistinct chatter]
[Elizabeth] What's Reagan's dad's name again?
- [Luke] Tom. - [John] Tom.
[Elizabeth] Can't wait to meet him.
[John] Hey, let's take Tom to breakfast afterwards. What do you say?
- [Kari] That'd be nice. - [John] Yeah.
[Kari chuckles] It'll be fine.
[Luke and Elizabeth] Whee!
- [Kari laughing] - Hey, one more. Come on.
[indistinct conversations]
- [gunshot] - [people screaming]
[gunfire]
[man 1] Run!
[woman] Oh, my God! Oh, my God!
[man 2] Go, go, go, go, go!
- [indistinct shouting] - [screaming continues]
[man 3] Come on. Go!
[John] Come on.
- [John] Okay, we gotta call 911. - [Kari] I got it.
Hey, Reagan. Reagan and her dad.
[John] Hey.
[Kari] I'm at New Grace Community Church. There's been a shooting.
Okay.
- Hang on. - [Kari] Okay.
I don't hear any more gunshots.
John, what are you thinking?
Somebody might be hurt in there. I've got to go in there.
- [Luke] I'm coming with you. - No, you're not.
[Luke] I'm coming!
Get as far away from here as you can. Now!
- No! - Where are they going?
Cole. [gasps]
[sirens wailing]
[Elizabeth] Next time on The Baxters...
There's been an incident. It seems to be a shooting.
A what?
[Reagan] I don't understand why nobody knows what's going on.
Okay, why doesn't anybody know?
This is my church, and my husband is a doctor.
He's helping victims in there.
I don't even know if my friends are alive.
Where's Dad and Luke?
Dad's inside. He's helping.
[Kari] Luke's with Reagan. I think her dad was inside the church.
[Erin] I came as fast as I could.
We thought you were on a flight to Dallas.
[Erin] I need to be here with you guys.
We should have never slept together, Luke.
We sinned!
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