[narrator] Previously, on Cherish the Day...
Your ex-wife is getting married.
You seem disappointed.
Hmm. Anastasia and I are just friends.
I don't want to live in your wife's shadow.
You're not.
[Sunday] I share things with you that I don't share with anybody else,
because I can tell you anything.
When I have dreams, you're there.
I want to be a part of your dreams, too.
Please welcome Chef Sunday St. James.
You're my safe space, my comfort.
-I love you! -I love you, too!
[song playing]
You made this biscuits from scratch?
Like, just right now?
Like just right now.
What do you say?
-Thank you! -[Everly] Thanks, Sunday.
[giggles]
So when did you get back?
Late last night, in the wee hours.
Well, I'm glad you're home.
I'm glad to be here.
Well, I am too.
I told her three weeks is way too long.
Yeah.
[girl 2] The food's better when you're here.
-Hey! -Facts.
Ha, ha, ha!
[Ellis] Wow.
Well, that's so lovely to hear.
Thank you.
So, how's it going at the restaurant?
Good.
I never thought anyone could replace Mendu, but everyone loves Marnie.
She's always coming up with new recipes.
Her pineapple upside down cake? To die for.
I think she's trying to steal your spot.
Oh! No, she is not.
And, you know, what's yours, no one can take away.
But I will be spending more time here to focus on BFC Nola and just be here.
Everything's going on pretty good.
I made a couple of executive decisions.
I thought this restaurant's a joint venture.
You going rogue?
Well, you know, it may be a surprise I want to show you.
All right, ladybugs eat up.
You got a long day.
You girls excited about your mom's big moment?
Yeah. I'm getting cruelty-free nail polish.
And Danny said we're going to surprise mommy during the vows.
What about you, Ev?
I guess.
Oh, gee! You know what?
When my baby girl was little, she was excited about everything.
And now everything is just like, "uh, whatever."
[laughs]
Well, what are you excited about?
There's got to be something.
Hmm.
I guess when I play in the Olympics, I'll be a little excited.
-I like that. -There you go.
[knocking door]
Hey, baby.
Good morning, everybody.
Hello. The bride!
♪ It's the bride ♪
♪ It's the bride, yo ♪
-I am not doing that. -Come on.
Not even my moody teenager is going to ruin this day that the Lord has made.
You guys ready to go get glammed up?
-Yeah. -Yeah.
Ellis, please don't forget their shoes.
Oh, yeah. It's on the list right after the barbershop.
Okay. Thank you so much.
[Ellis] Oh, yeah. No.
Anastasia, I have something for you.
Something old, something new.
It's not borrowed, but it's blue. For your wedding day.
Thank you, Sunday!
That's nice.
Yeah.
I got it a few years ago in India.
And the shop owner told me that the unique color of blue
comes from the grace of God.
And the stone represents a nighttime sky full of infinite dreams.
And I want that for you, so...
Thank you, Sunday.
It's really beautiful.
Thank you.
I will hold this dear to my heart.
Thank you so much.
So sweet!
Okay. You guys ready?
I got so much to do. So much to do.
Oh, my God. I know...
-[girl 2] Bye dad. -See you later.
All right. Thank you for the biscuits.
-You're welcome. -Need it.
-Bye girls. -Go, go, go, go, go.
Come on, come on, come on. We gotta go.
[giggles]
You know what? You pick the best gifts.
Oh, really?
Did I pick you or did you pick me?
Oh, ooh. That's a good question.
Hm-mmm.
Can't answer that.
[both giggle]
♪ You show me how deep love can be ♪
♪ This is my prayer ♪
♪ I cherish the day ♪
Can you give me some help, Judge?
I sure could use a hand folding these towels.
You're in luck.
I have two.
[giggles]
[groans]
♪ Cooking, sun down ♪
♪ Dancing around ♪
♪ Our days they glow with ease ♪
♪ They read like poetry ♪
♪ Hundred colors ♪
♪ Hang in the air ♪
I haven't seen him fold a stitch of laundry since mama was alive.
Got to catch him just right.
Hmm.
Make him feel like he's still useful.
I'm just so grateful to finally have someone he doesn't want to put out.
[both chuckle]
Just because he didn't want to put me out today
doesn't mean he won't tomorrow.
[both giggle]
[Sunday] How's he doing?
Some good days, some bad.
Nothing we can't handle.
Smells good?
What are you making? Yvon?
Daddy, I'm Sunday.
I-I knew that.
[sighs] I'm making Jambalaya, mama's recipe.
You wanna taste it?
I don't like Jambalaya.
You love Jambalaya?
I said, I do not like Jambalaya.
Judge, I almost forgot.
I got us a book from the library yesterday.
Look at all these gorgeous flowers.
We should plant some in your garden.
I already have flowers in my garden.
You want to take a walk and you can tell me all about 'em
since you're the expert?
Yes, I am the expert.
But no, I'm... not now.
I'm-I'm tired.
Sometimes I don't know what's worse.
Having your mind fade away or watching the person you love disappear.
They're both terrible.
There's no way around it.
You and Lennet are so good with him.
I don't know how you'll do it.
Caregiving isn't for everybody.
It isn't for most.
Sometimes I feel like he hates me.
Stop.
I didn't know the Judge before Alzheimer's took a hold of him.
But everything I see in this house, every picture,
every story I've heard tells me he was a great man,
who loves you very much.
But he's not the same man.
And sure, you'll see glimpses of him now and then,
but the person you knew is gone.
And the sooner you accept that, the easier it will be.
I know.
I just want him to remember.
But he can't.
So now you have to step into his world.
What do you mean?
Meet him where he is.
If he tells you someone stole his wallet, tell him you'll find the thief...
[both giggle]
...'cause that's where he is.
Be in the moment for him, not in the moment for you...
Hmm.
...and just go with it.
But he hides his wallet and then forgets.
[both laugh]
Well, do you want to be right or do you want peace?
♪ Bumper to bumper like LA in traffic ♪
♪ I write the lyrics ♪
♪ She make the captions ♪
♪ Who gon' direct you with all them theatrics? ♪
♪ But of course ♪
♪ Ain't that the way it's supposed to be? ♪
♪ 'Posed to be, it's supposed to be? ♪
♪ Yeah ♪
♪ Here with me, here with me, yeah ♪
♪ 'Cause you're here with me ♪
♪ Wait, like New York in traffic ♪
♪ I make the features and do all the casting ♪
♪ Who gon' direct me with all these theatrics? ♪
♪ But of course ♪
♪ Go 'head and roll one, ain't gotta pass it ♪
♪ I'll play the role, but this ain't no actin' ♪
♪ This show is over but we can't be canceled ♪
♪ But of course ♪
♪ Ain't that the way it's supposed to be? ♪
♪ 'Posed to be ♪
♪ 'Posed to be, it's supposed to be? ♪
♪ Yeah, be here with me ♪
Oh.
You look like a princess.
Thank you. [giggles]
Wow!
You look like a princess.
Thank you!
May I have this dance?
Yes. You may. [giggles]
♪ Don't wanna wake up in the morning ♪
♪ Feeling sad and regretful ♪
♪ Don't wanna press, but when it's us ♪
♪ Want you to make me feel special ♪
How are you feeling about today?
Uh, I'm getting there.
You know, change isn't easy, but it's necessary.
And most of the time, it leads to a better place if you let it.
Come here.
Okay.
Me too.
♪ 'Cause you're here with me ♪
♪ Twenty-four hours ♪
♪ Really ain't enough time, yeah ♪
You need a hand?
♪ Ain't enough minutes ♪
Oh, damn!
Hey, handsome.
They're working you to the bone, huh?
Yeah, they are.
[laughing]
Listen, I might have a little surprise for you.
Really?
Come on.
Excuse me, ma'am.
Someone I'd like you to see.
Mrs. Moran.
Oh, I didn't know you're going to be here.
Thought it'd be fun to surprise you.
Well, I'm here, too.
[laughs]
You know, I can't let her walk out in the these streets alone.
[laughs]
Look at you.
Still pretty as ever.
Mr. Moran!
Oh, so good to see you.
Both of you. This is... Wow!
It's been a long time.
You know you never left us, don't you?
I never stopped thinking about you.
Sending you my love and my prayers.
Never!
Well, that means a lot. Thank you!
Come, catch me up on the past 20 years.
Well...
Well, you know what they say about second chances?
No. What do they say?
-I don't know either. -[chuckles]
Just don't mess it up this time around.
I'll try not to.
Don't try, son, do.
Yes, sir.
All right.
[woman] Almost finished.
Just a few more tweaks and the bride will be ready.
You look pretty, mommy.
Hmm. Thank you, brebear!
You look pretty, too!
Hey, where's your crown?
Not wearing that stupid thing.
It's not stupid.
It's whimsical.
Either way, I don't want to wear it.
But you are.
I'm not doing this with you today, Everly.
Please don't force me to wear something I'm choosing not to wear.
You know what?
I'm not doing this with you today.
Go get your dad. Not today.
He's not gonna force me.
What is your problem?
I thought you were okay with me and Danny getting married?
Just because I'm okay with it, doesn't mean I want to be here.
Then go, Everly. Just go.
Just go, Everly. Go!
And then she told me that she still has a wedding dress,
and if I can fit it, I can have it.
Oh... [laughter]
-No, she didn't! -Yes, she did...
[laughter] I'm so sorry.
No, don't be sorry. Don't be sorry.
She's just, you know, absolutely herself, free and terrific.
I've always loved your mother.
My mom loved your mom.
-I remember that. -[Sunday] Mm-hmm.
-I loved your mom. -Yeah.
It was a rare vibe.
You know, you're so young, but our families are so connected.
It just felt right.
Yeah.
Don't do that.
You know, we got to be able to talk about these things
without you falling into that guilty look.
I know where your mind is going.
But we are here now, together.
Everything happens for a reason.
Okay?
-Yeah. -[Sunday] Mm-hmm.
No, it's just that today's got me thinking a lot about why?
-You know? -Why? What?
Oh, why did I do what I did?
You know, I mean, it humiliated you.
We broke up, you know, our families torn apart.
You moved to a different state.
And I married a woman who left me.
And now...
[laughs] I'm at her wedding to another man.
And I'm here with the woman
who I never should have left in the first place.
-It's crazy. -It's crazy.
[Sunday] It's crazy...
Daddy, mommy told me to find you
and said to come deal with Everly.
She's acting up.
Thank you, sweetheart. I'll be right there.
All right?
It's okay. I'll hang on to her.
Hmm!
-On this day... -[man 1] Mm-hmm.
-...I take you to be my wife. -[man 1] Mm-hmm.
-My friend... -[man 1] Mm-hmm.
...from now through eternity, my everything on everything.
No.
-The wedding ring... -Just read it.
Then they don't seem like they're coming from the heart.
On this day, I take you to be my wife, my friend.
-Not until... -[Ellis] Hey. You've seen Everly?
-No, man. -You ready to go?
-Everything's about to start about, what, five minutes? -Yeah.
Just trying to remember these wedding vows.
Thought I had them down, but these nerves got me blanking, man.
Okay. They'll come back to you.
You've been practicing for, what, months?
No.
Yo, Ellis.
I got to thank you, man.
I mean, we all know how this went down.
This brother right here, he welcomed me.
Never one unkind word.
I did it for the girls.
Good brother, for real.
Look, man.
I just want to say I'm sorry.
I mean, I never had the chance to say it to you straight.
I love her.
I really do.
But I am sorry.
Everything happens for a reason.
Hmm.
Everything.
Look, if my girls are good with you, I'm good with you.
I got 'em.
I will protect them with everything I have.
I believe that.
All right, brother.
-[Ellis] Looking good. -Thank you, bro.
[Ellis] I'm going to go check up on the bride.
Hey, mind if I join?
[sighs]
How are you doing?
You know, nothing's really gonna change.
I mean, they'll be married, but...
Everything will be pretty much like before.
Danny's a great guy, and he loves you guys like crazy.
It's almost like gaining another dad.
[Everly sobbing]
Hey?
What's wrong?
I remember how they used to be, my parents.
I remember when it was good, and I remember when it wasn't.
And I remember when she left on the road,
and how my dad cried when she came back.
They don't tell you anything.
You're a kid.
Like, I don't matter.
And then the next thing, you know, there's another man.
And she's moving out.
And I can see my dad hurting, but I can't do anything about it.
Your parents' ups and downs are a part of you.
Now you can use them for you,
not as something that holds you back.
Then I found out that Jesse's cheating on me.
Oh, my God. Everly, I'm so sorry.
I'm so sorry.
How did you know?
-He's on Instagram with some girl. -Oh.
He was supposed to come today,
but he's not answering my calls.
I really don't want to be like my mom and dad.
I...
uh...
I know there's nothing I can say
that's going to make you feel better right now,
but I want you to know that you can make your own decisions
about how you want to love and who you want to love.
No need to follow anyone's footsteps.
Carry around your parents' mistakes, burdens.
You decide.
-Did my dad hurt you? -Yeah, he did.
But...
then you wake up one day and it doesn't hurt anymore.
It'll be like that for you.
You move on and...
you'll get stronger the next time.
I won't.
You will, I promise.
You meet somebody new and life will go on.
I just want you to know that...
you never forget someone you truly loved...
ever.
It's like they burrow into a tiny space in your heart,
and you're forever changed.
But you will move on
and you will absolutely love again.
[Everly sobbing]
How long is it gonna hurt?
Until it doesn't.
Thank you! I love it! Thank you.
-Heard Everly is giving you a hard time? -Hey.
Oh! How did you know?
Have you eaten today?
Not since I took a bite of that biscuit in your house this morning.
You're the only person I know that forgets to eat.
-Oh! -Got this at a gas station, because I know you.
Sweet and salty, my favorites.
See who else would think to get this for me?
How are you doing?
Uh, Nervous.
Ooh.
You know, I was gonna, um...
I was going to surprise Danny and sing for him today.
But I changed my mind.
-We sang at our wedding. -Oh.
You probably shouldn't sing at this one, then.
[both laugh]
[indistinct chatter]
[laughter]
I just don't know if I'm doing the right thing,
marrying Danny.
What are you talking about?
What happened to us?
I can't even remember where we went wrong.
I feel like I didn't honor you the way I should have.
I took it for granted.
That's... that's all water under the bridge.
I feel like you stopped loving me.
That's not true. I tried.
Come on, Ellis, it's how I felt.
So, it is true.
Our life became all about your music to the point
there was no room left for me.
I-I couldn't compete.
That's when I stopped trying.
Well, why didn't you fight for us?
-I didn't think I had to. -Uh...
-And if you didn't want to be there... -I did.
I did want to be there.
I just wanted more.
[sobbing]
-I'm sorry. -I'm sorry.
I am sorry that I didn't communicate more.
If I had to do it all again, I would not break up our family.
[sobbing] I broke our family.
Do you know how long
I have waited to hear you say that?
But...
It's-it's okay.
It's okay.
[indistinct chatter]
[door opening]
[door closing]
Daddy? Hi.
Hello.
What's going on? Is someone in there?
Yes, there's a thief in there.
[Donna] I can explain Judge.
Is Donna in there? Daddy, open the door.
This is my house.
[Donna] Judge?
Okay.
Can-can I talk to the thief?
This may be a misunderstanding.
She took my wallet.
That's terrible, daddy.
Um, but please, if you just let her out,
I'll-I'll make sure she gives it back to you, okay?
I promise. I'll get to the bottom of this.
I'm not going to let anyone steal from you.
[Donna] Please open the door, Judge.
I'm sorry about your wallet, Judge.
-Give me my wallet. -I'm gonna go look for it.
-Daddy, thank you for letting her out. -Um, um, no, no. No, no, no.
[indistinct chatter]
Come on, Everly, dance with me.
Oh, I love you.
[indistinct chatter]
[answering machine] Hey, you've reached Sunday. Leave a message,
and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.
[indistinct chatter]
-Excuse me. -[man 2] Good evening, sir.
Thank you.
[indistinct chatter]
Sure you want to do that, son?
It's-it's the journey. It's not the end of the world.
Cranberry and salsa.
[indistinct chatter]
Sunday left.
I woke up with her this morning
and it was the best day ever.
How the hell could it end like this?
Me, here, without her.
I believe you two are meant for each other.
And what's for you, no one can take away.
It's the second time I heard that today.
It's true.
The universe wants you to know.
[clinking]
Thanks, dad.
Welcome, son.
Ho... Donn, Donn, Donna, I am so sorry that this happened.
I'll send you your final paycheck.
And don't worry, I'll pay you for the month.
-Am I fired? -No.
I just thought...
Wait? You're not quitting?
No. I love my job.
Me and the Judge, we're-we're doing all right.
You're a saint! Thank you!
It's just another day at work.
Okay.
Wait, the wedding couldn't possibly be over already?
No, I left.
Ellis and his ex aren't done.
But we are.
They kissed.
And I saw them.
What was I thinking, going into business with him?
[sighs]
She kissed him.
I can tell you that for a fact.
How do you know?
I've been married twice, and not one of my husband's
ever drank me up like I was the last cup of water in the desert,
like Ellis does when he sees you.
That doesn't matter.
It does, sis. It does.
Do you know, when you're out of town,
I've seen him in the garden with your father for hours.
That's, uh... That's a good man.
-And he wouldn't. -He did.
Well, I don't know what the kiss was about.
But I know what love looks like.
And if I had anything like it from just one of my husband's,
I'd still be married.
Happily married.
Do you mind staying a little longer?
Absolutely not.
♪ Scattered, like the leaves upon the wind ♪
♪ When seasons must begin to change again ♪
♪ Shattered, pointed shards a heart is broken ♪
♪ Left in patterns on the carpet where she wept
♪ Tear-stained face I can't face these ♪
♪ Demons all alone they don't like me ♪
♪ All night they stay and eat light ♪
♪ They talk and they write... ♪
Do you like it?
♪ Thunder and lightning ♪
♪ Gloves on, match met God makes Her bet ♪
How did you know, I was here?
I knew you'd come here and try to figure out
how to divorce yourself from me.
Hmm.
♪ I think I might need some help ♪
♪ I don't feel like myself ♪
Buying this place with you, fixing it up.
Dreaming about our future together.
It's been...
Because of my dad I feel guilty saying,
I've never been happier.
I feel the same way.
But it's not real.
Every time I get comfortable, every time I think this is it, something happens.
And then I have to wonder,
is there a part of you that still wants to be with her?
Does she still want to be with you?
I guess I got the answer to that, when you kissed her tonight.
-She kissed me. -Oh, come on.
She was nervous.
She got cold feet and she was sitting on some things
that she hadn't talked about before.
Some guilt. Some regret.
But she loves Danny.
Yeah, and she loves Ellis, too.
Sunday, I just saw her walk down the aisle.
She's married.
But that doesn't mean her heart's with him.
Look, there's just... I just can't shake this feeling.
I want to trust it, but I don't.
I can't.
You decided, you want to travel around the world
and learn about food.
You did it.
You decided you wanted to open your own restaurant. You did that, too.
You succeed at anything you put your mind to.
But when it comes to us,
you waver.
You don't give it your whole heart.
You give me enough reasons to waver.
You sure you're not looking for reasons?
[Sunday] No, I'm not.
Look, I don't know what's holding you back.
I don't know if it's what happened between us
or what I did years ago, but all I know
is I've tried to be my best for you, for us.
It's not enough.
One minute you're telling me not to feel guilty,
and the next minute you're punishing me
for something that's out of my control.
I love you.
I'm in love with you.
And I'm going to be with you Sunday.
Only you.
But if your doubt
is bigger than our love...
we can't win.
Mama.
[Ellis] I've made a couple of executive decisions.
I thought this restaurant is a joint venture. You're going rogue?
Oh, you know.
There may be a surprise I want to show you.
For mine, I'd make it a supper club.
-Open kitchen... -Mm-hmm.
...stage, lounge seating everywhere.
And I'd paint all the doors turquoise.
It's mama's favorite color.
The older you get, the more you take on
the features of your mother.
I miss you so much.
[Sunday] Ellis?
Ellis?
Ellis, you're still here.
I'm sorry.
[Ellis] I'm here. And I understand your doubt.
I get it.
My doubt is not bigger than our love.
Our love is bigger than both of us.
And I want to explore every part of that.
With you.
♪ But now that you're here I know for sure ♪
♪ I never knew 'til I looked in your eyes ♪
♪ Oh, baby ♪
Would you let me to love you the rest of your life?
Will you marry me?
[giggles]
Yes!
♪ Can I just see you every morning ♪
♪ Every morning, baby! ♪
♪ Can I just feel your heart beating beside me ♪
♪ Every night, every day ♪
♪ Can we just feel this way together ♪
♪ Till the end of all time ♪
♪ Can I just spend my life ♪
♪ Spend my life with you ♪
♪ Spend my life ♪
♪ Spend my life... ♪
♪ Spend my life, ooh, oooh ♪
♪ Forever here with you ♪
♪ Can I just spend my life with you ♪
♪ Can I just see you every morning when I open my eyes