Not Broken (2021) Movie Script
1
Should we go get some hot cocoa?
Yeah?
Yeah?
Are you cold?
Me too.
Let's go in.
It's wet, honey.
Hey, pumpkin.
Are you thirsty?
Want some water?
Want some blue water.
Blue water.
The blue water?
Which one is the
blue water, honey?
That's green.
All right, hot chocolate.
Let's see what we have.
Cheers?
Pick your cup up and
give Mama a cheers.
Like this.
Winter, come here.
Pay attention, love.
"The sheep ran, huddling..."
Oh, no, no, no, you
can't draw on the book.
Come here.
Come here.
Mommy and Winter, we
flew from right here
all the way down to a
different country, Mexico.
That's why we put
this tack here.
So what country is
the blue country?
Thank you, that's great.
Here, I have an idea.
Why don't you, while
I'm reading to you,
what you can do is you can
trace my letters, okay?
All right, do you want to, do
you want to say them with me?
A.
A.
Hmm?
Winter?
When did you do this?
It looks like a snowflake.
What color is that, honey?
Winter.
Winter.
Honey.
Hello, Winter.
What are you doing?
One.
Two.
Three.
Four.
Five.
I got the paint.
Winter, can you say five?
Five?
Here, let's get rid of this page
so you have a clean
page for your numbers.
"The sheep ran, huddling
together against the hurdles,
"blowing out thin nostrils
"and stamping with
delicate four feet,
"their heads thrown back
"and a light steam rising
from the crowded sheep pen
"into the frosty air.
"As the two animals hastened
by in high spirits..."
Winter.
How's the homework coming?
All right.
Let me see.
Um.
Good effort, honey.
Can I...
What are you doing?
What are you doing?
Why are you doing that, Winter?
Honey, I think you're hungry.
Can I make you something to eat?
Why don't you take a break?
Hi, Ms. Mason?
Hi, it's Mrs. Knight.
I'm so sorry to
call you at home.
Is this an okay time to talk?
It's Winter.
I just...
We're having a hard time
with pretty much
all of her homework.
Could you give me an idea of
how she's doing in the class?
Actually, I've been meaning
to schedule a
conference with you.
Winter is falling
behind in every subject.
Except for art, that is.
Oh.
I guess that's what I
thought I would hear.
What, what can I do?
I think it would be wise
of you to get Winter tested.
I can recommend a
neuropsychologist if you'd like.
Okay.
All right.
I'll send you a text with
his contact information.
In the meantime, I'll work on
creating some accommodation
for her in the classroom.
That should take some
of the pressure off.
Okay.
Ms. Mason, do you
have other students
that you create special
accommodations for?
Never mind.
Thank you.
You're more than welcome.
Have a good night.
How does soup sound?
Sounds good.
"Sprinkle beef with
salt and pepper.
"Place one tablespoon..."
Wait, how are you doing that?
The words aren't jumping around.
I didn't know that they did.
Neither did I, I
just thought it was normal.
Let's see...
"Sing, sing, what shall I sing?
"The world is full
of wonderful things."
Upside down, huh?
You can read upside down.
Hold on.
"Once upon a time, there was
a family who lived together
"in a little house in a wood."
Honey, I don't understand this.
I don't know what's happening.
Babe, you can read.
Do you, do you know
what this means?
How was the book, honey?
It was great.
What was your favorite part?
I don't remember.
Well, what was the book about?
I don't remember.
It must not have been
very interesting then.
But I really loved it.
Well, do you remember
anything about it?
No.
Honey, I think you're tired.
I'm not, I'm just
stupid and you know it.
Don't ever say that.
Okay?
Why not?
It's the truth.
Winter.
Don't worry about
the book, okay?
I want you to get a
good night's sleep.
You have a big day ahead of you.
Good night, honey.
- Hey, Winter.
- Hey, Sage.
Is that a new hat?
I don't think I've
seen it before.
Yeah, I got it for Christmas.
It's so cute.
Thanks.
So you ready for
your spelling test?
You're kidding, right?
I've flunked every spelling
test I've ever taken.
You know, I've heard that
doctors are terrible spellers.
Well, maybe it's just their
penmanship that's bad.
Anyway, did I tell
you I was going to be
in the spelling bee?
No, you didn't mention it.
Yeah, I'll be competing
against the sixth
graders this year.
Cool.
Sorry, I didn't mean to brag.
I don't even want to be in
the stupid spelling bee.
My dad's making me.
In fact, I'd rather scrub
toilets, come to think of it.
Come on, Winter,
the bus is here.
Winter, we've gotta go!
Winter!
Honey.
What are you doing out here?
You had me worried.
Another bad day at school?
I hate school.
I want to quit.
No.
Honey, you can't quit school.
That'd be like Dad
quitting his job.
But that would be good 'cause
then we could see him more.
Hey, can we talk
about this in the car?
You're already late
for your appointment.
What appointment?
Did you forget?
We're going to go and meet
the neuropsychologist.
But I don't want to.
It won't be that bad.
I promise.
Come on.
Hi, Dr. Newman.
Yeah, I haven't actually had
a chance to look it over,
but I have it.
I can bring you up to speed.
I got the findings right here.
Basically, in a nutshell,
your daughter is
profoundly dyslexic.
She also has moderate
attention deficit disorder
and her processing
speed is extremely low.
On a positive note though,
she has extremely high IQ.
In addition to that,
her fine motor skills
are off the chart.
Although that won't help her
academically, her IQ will.
Okay.
So what are your
recommendations?
Our recommendations
are pretty clear.
We feel that she
should transfer schools
to a school with a really
good special needs program.
I would also recommend that
we start her on Adderall,
in addition to...
I'm sorry, I just...
You lost me at Adderall.
I...
You want me to put my
nine-year-old on a stimulant?
Mrs. Knight, with
all due respect,
she can either be a
lawyer or a lunch lady.
Frankly, it's your choice.
You've certainly given
me a lot to think about.
Thank you.
Hi.
What are you doing in here?
What's Addenall, Mom?
Addenall?
Adderall.
Were you eavesdropping?
I heard you talking about me.
I'm sorry.
I was going over your test
results with Dr. Newman.
You got a second?
I suppose.
Well, they confirmed
what I already knew.
And that is, you are
a very bright girl.
There's just a few
learning challenges
that we need to address.
Dr. Newman believes you'd
benefit from special education.
But everyone would
make fun of me.
No, they wouldn't.
You're going to be in a
completely different building.
If you don't want people
to know, no one will know.
Don't make me leave
Sage, Mom, please.
Babe, you can see
Sage after school.
You can have her over to
the house whenever you want.
Besides, you're going to
be making new friends,
friends who are your age,
friends who have your
own same abilities.
You mean disabilities.
Winter, Dr.
Newman is an expert
and he wants you to succeed.
I trust his judgment.
Well, I think it's the
stupidest idea I've ever heard.
I'm not asking you
for your opinion.
I'm transferring you on Monday.
Go ahead, but you'll be sorry.
Did you see that girl?
She's reading her
book upside down.
Yeah, I noticed,
it's kind of weird.
She's probably illiterate.
What's that?
It means she can't read.
Are you okay?
Never been better.
Something's wrong.
Come on, Winter.
You know you can
tell me anything.
It's just that they
were making fun of me.
For what?
For reading upside down.
Why were you
reading upside down?
I always do.
I read better that way.
Seriously, Winter, I always
knew you were a genius.
You're a modern day
Leonardo Da Vinci.
What are you talking about?
Haven't you heard of Da Vinci?
He just happens to be the
most famous artist ever.
Of course I've heard of him.
My point is, he wrote
everything in mirror image.
He probably read
upside down too.
People say his dyslexia
is what fueled his genius.
Really?
I had no idea.
Sage, the bus.
Come on, let's go.
Sorry, I can't.
I don't understand.
I'll tell you later.
Bye.
What are you doing on my roof?
Well, I've got to
do my homework.
Do you have any art supplies?
Sure, what do you need?
Just some colored pencils.
Okay, give me a second.
Thanks.
She's right here, one minute.
Hey, Mom, it's for you.
- Oh, thanks, honey.
- You're welcome.
Hello?
Oh, hi, Olivia.
Is everything okay?
No, we haven't seen her.
Oh, Olivia.
Oh, I can't imagine what
you're going through.
If there's anything
we can do to help,
please, don't hesitate to ask.
Thank you.
Sage, Winter's missing.
We have to help find her.
Come on, hurry up, let's go.
We're in big trouble now.
Winter?
Hello?
Hey, Lisa.
What?
Hi, Kelly, this is Kris.
I just got off the
phone with Olivia
and I guess Winter didn't
show up to school today.
Since you're her babysitter,
I just thought you
might have some leads.
Hey, Jennifer, we got to go.
Hey, I'll call you later.
When's the last
time you saw her?
When we were at the bus stop.
What was she wearing?
I don't remember.
Did you talk to her?
Uh-uh.
Are you sure
she didn't say anything?
Nope.
Winter?
Winter!
Winter!
Winter!
Winter!
Come on.
But we didn't find her!
I'm exhausted.
Good night, Winter.
Oh no!
No!
No.
Oh no.
No, no, no!
Excuse me, ma'am,
is there supposed to be a
kid's shoes on your roof?
What?
Winter, I need you to
listen very carefully.
What you did last
night was really wrong
and it brought distress not
only on me and your mother
and the Petersons, but really
on the entire community.
And you were complicit, Sage.
You should've known better
than to go along
with a deception.
Your mother and I are
very disappointed.
What do you girls have
to say for yourselves?
I knew it was wrong
but I did it anyway.
I don't know what
I was thinking.
I'm so sorry.
I'm sorry too.
I'll never do it
again, I promise.
I think we're all very
heartened to hear this,
but what you did was
really quite severe
and it's essential that
there be consequences
for your actions.
And your mom and I
have talked about it
and the consequences
for this are that,
effective immediately,
you are not to see Sage
for an entire month.
You have our full
support, Charles.
We'll see to it
that Sage complies
with your request.
I really hope you girls
have learned a lesson.
Mom, I'm home!
I'm in your room, sweetie.
What are you doing?
I'm just organizing
your things, honey.
Thank you?
Have you ever heard the
definition of insanity?
I don't know, maybe.
It's doing the same
thing over and over again,
expecting different results.
So?
I'm kicking myself, honey.
I should've done this years ago.
I think it's time we
pull you out of school.
Really?
Yeah.
Except that the
operation is subtraction.
Look at this example.
Have you looked at this already?
Um, no.
No?
To accomplish good.
He initiated many reforms,
such as greater conservation
of natural resources
and better food inspection law.
The president shall be commander
in the chief of the Army
and Navy of the United States
and of the militia of
the several states.
When called into the actual
service of the United States,
he may require...
Winter.
Honey, are you listening?
How is this any
different than school?
Can't we agree
this isn't working?
When am I even going
to use any of this?
Why can't I do something
meaningful for a change,
like get a job?
Maybe then I'll start
retaining what I learn.
That makes me nervous.
What makes you nervous?
Setting aside academics.
It's always the academics
for you, isn't it?
All the money you poured
into vision therapists,
tutors, special diets,
special programs.
And for what?
Why can't we stop
fixating on what's broken
and start figuring
out what I'm good at?
Maybe then I'll stop
being such a loser!
Okay.
I think it's time we start
to work on your resume.
Hello?
Yes, this is Winter.
That would be great.
Mm-hmm.
I'm totally free.
Yeah, thank you.
I'll see you then.
Bye.
What was that?
I just got a job offer.
That's wonderful.
I think my granddaughter
would like this.
All right.
Okay, I'll just ring you up.
And are you paying with cash or-
Yes, with credit, please.
All right.
And would you like your receipt?
Yes, please.
Okay.
Here you are.
Would you like me to
wrap the shirt for you?
Would you, please?
Oh.
It seems like you
charged me more
than it said on the
tag of the shirt.
Would you just check that
again, please, for me?
Yeah.
Yeah, it looks like I
accidentally charged you twice.
I'll just...
I'll get you a refund.
Okay.
You know, I'm gonna
go talk to my manager.
- Okay, okay.
- Yeah.
You can't even imagine
how mortified I was.
I swear, I just
wanted to disappear.
So you're not good with
cash registers, big deal.
That's not a reflection
of your character.
You know, my dad's friend
owns a bicycle repair shop
and I'm pretty sure his
secretary just went out
on maternity leave.
Maybe you could fill in
for her while she's gone.
All you'd have to do
is answer telephones.
I suppose I could give it a try.
I'll talk to him about it.
Thanks.
So, what are you
doing this weekend?
I'm flying to
Pasadena with my mom.
What's in Pasadena?
A college we'll be touring.
Oh.
My dad really wants
me to be a lawyer.
As you already know.
If it were up to me, I
wouldn't even go to college.
Really?
Why?
I know it sounds crazy,
but I just want to be a mom.
If I could do anything,
I'd stay home with my kids
and write novels
in my spare time.
Have you told your parents that?
No way.
They'd never understand.
Do you know what time it is?
Um...
No, but I should
probably get going.
Me too.
Bicycle Repair,
Mason's Bicycle Repair.
Mason's Bi-
Mason's Bicycle Repair,
how can I help you?
Can you hold for me, please?
Hello?
Oh no.
I'm so sorry, sir.
Let me transfer you.
Mason's Icicle...
Mason's Bicycle Repair.
I'm so sorry for
hanging up on you, sir.
I'll...
I...
I don't know what I'm doing.
Hello?
Oh, yeah.
I'm free tomorrow.
Great.
I'll see you then.
Thank you.
Bye-bye.
Hey, are you Winter?
Yeah.
Let me show you
how to muck a stall.
All right.
All right, over here.
Get under the poop.
And then just scoop it in.
Okay.
Excuse me?
Yes?
Are you Mrs. Baylor?
I am.
I'm Winter.
We spoke on the phone the
other day, about the job?
Winter, you're fired.
I'm sorry?
You heard me.
You put us in quite a
predicament yesterday
when you didn't show
up for your shift.
In seltzer water now.
That sounds disgusting.
I know.
It's on me.
Don't have to do that.
I'm not arguing.
By the way, I hope
you're not mad at me,
but your shift
starts in 30 minutes.
What?
Oh, you're joking!
No.
Winter, you have to stop
running away from your problems!
You can do it.
Hey.
I'd like an eight ounce
mocha, one less pump of syrup,
extra hot, light on
the whipped cream.
All right.
Can you repeat that?
Yeah, a eight ounce mocha,
light on the whipped cream.
Okay.
And can I just get a name?
Penelope.
All right, Penelope.
Your drink will be
out just a minute.
Thank you.
Wow, that's impressive.
Oh, um, thank you.
All right.
Penelope?
Here you go.
Thank you so much.
Thanks.
Thank you.
Let's grab a lid.
- Here you go.
- Thank you.
Misty!
Here, girl!
Misty!
Misty, here girl!
Have you lost your dog?
Yes, I did.
All right, when was
the last time you saw it?
Years, now that
I think about it.
I believe she died
several years ago.
I'm so sorry.
Oh, here.
- Thank you.
- You must be cold.
Thank you.
Can I get you home, ma'am?
Margaret.
My name is Margaret.
What's your name, darlin'?
Oh, I'm Winter.
Winter.
That's a pretty name.
Unusual too.
Thank you.
All right.
I'll drive you home.
That'd be lovely.
If I could just
remember where I live.
All right, well, I
parked just up there.
We'll figure it out.
Thanks.
It's right.
Really, you
could've just said no.
Winter, is that you?
Yeah.
I picked these.
- Are those for me, darling?
- Yeah.
Oh, they're just beautiful.
Hello, Margaret.
I brought you some cookies.
Oh, thank you, darlin'.
I can't remember the last
time I had home-baked cookies.
Do you mind if I join you?
Please do.
I'm just sitting here
going down memory lane,
looking at this
old quilt I made.
It was for my
daughter's graduation.
Is this her?
Yes.
That's...
Oh dear.
Her name escapes me.
I don't recognize her.
Is she local?
She lives on the east
coast somewhere, I believe.
I haven't spoken to her or
heard from her in years,
so I'm not really sure.
I'm sorry to hear that.
May I ask what happened?
Well, Emily was
very accomplished
and I could never quite
live up to her expectations.
I know the feeling.
Pardon me?
I'm a little hard of hearing.
That's devastating, Margaret.
It is devastating.
It was devastating.
But then I found someone who
loves me just the way I am.
Oh, there's the phone.
I'm expecting a call
from one of my doctors.
I'd best take this.
I'll have to see you again soon.
Oh, I'd love that, thank you.
Thanks for the cookies.
See you, Margaret.
Winter.
I think we need to discuss
your prospects for the future.
You can't keep going
on making minimum wage.
With no college education...
You think I hadn't
thought about that already?
Okay, then let me in
on some of your thoughts.
I'm your mother.
Hi, welcome to,
what can I get
started for you guys?
Drinks or anything?
Yeah, can I please get
some water without ice?
Absolutely.
What would you like?
Oh, whatever, just order for me.
Here's your water with no ice.
Any questions about the menu?
Yes.
Happy you called.
Yeah, it's
great that you could come
What do you got?
So I acquired
this painting last week
and I want to know
what you think.
I don't know, I'm
just not feeling it.
Yeah, my sentiments exactly.
I don't know, Beth,
I've just about had it.
When I started in this industry,
I had no trouble
finding good talent.
That's my experience.
It's very frustrating.
Yeah, I don't
know what's happened.
You must be Winter.
Yes.
I have my work.
Impressive, Winter.
Um, truly abstract and
modern is what works for us.
Hey, where's Blake?
He's parking the car.
Oh, have you met my cousin?
I don't think I have.
Let me introduce you.
She did what!?
I know!
Winter?
Whatever happened to the prom?
It was boring, so I left.
I'm sorry to hear that.
You've been doing an awful
lot of your art lately.
Is that something you're
thinking of pursuing?
I just...
I need you to support me, Mom.
Margaret?
Emily?
No, I'm sorry.
It's me, Winter.
God has sent me an angel.
Would you get me a
glass of water, darling?
I'm awfully thirsty.
Of course.
Here.
Thank you.
I'm so glad you're here.
I think I've had a stroke.
Do you need me to call 911?
They're on their way.
Would you read me a little
from my Bible, please?
It's such a comfort, Winter.
"For this light momentary
affliction is preparing us
"an eternal weight of glory
beyond all comparison,
"as we look not to the
things that are seen,
"the things that are unseen.
"For the things that
are seen are transient.
"But the things that
are unseen are eternal."
Come in!
Hi, you must be Winter?
Yes, and you're Emily.
I am, welcome.
My mom left you a few things.
You obviously meant
a great deal to her.
Thank you.
I'll be right back.
"Dearest Winter,
"I'm leaving you my
greatest earthly treasure.
"Within its pages, may you
find the unconditional love
"you've been seeking."
So I was going
through her things
and I came across this.
You're the artist, I'm assuming.
Yes, I drew that for her.
I don't know if you know this,
but I'm an art curator by trade
and I recognize
talent when I see it.
This is good work.
Thank you.
Hi there,
I'm looking for Winter.
May I ask your name?
Sure, I'm Emily.
I'm an art curator and I'm
hoping to see some of her work.
Okay.
Hi, Winter, how are you?
Good.
Good.
I hope it's all right
that I've stopped by.
I found your address
in the phone book,
thought I would just drop in
and check out some
of your artwork.
Oh.
Actually, I recently lost
a lot of my work in a fire.
That's terrible.
Regardless, I'd love to feature
a piece of yours in a show.
There's a show
coming up in a week.
Do you think you'd be
able to handle that?
I assume that
involves compensation.
Yes, when it sells, absolutely.
And I don't think I'll have
any trouble doing that.
Well, in that case,
she's very interested.
How's your masterpiece
coming along?
Still waiting for
inspiration to strike.
You haven't even started?
No.
Well, what inspires you?
People who persevere
through great challenges.
Can you push me?
I can't leave Alejandra,
sweetie, I'm so sorry.
I have to be going anyway.
- Alejandra!
- Winter!
Can I draw a picture for you?
Sure.
Thank you so much.
All right, what's
your favorite animal?
Robin.
A robin?
All right, I think
I can do that.
I knew you could do it.
It's amazing.
You must be very proud of her.
We are, most certainly are.
Great show.
Tell me when she got started.
You know, she started making art
when she was two.
Is everything all right?
Yeah.
There's a gentleman over here,
he's interested in
buying your art.
Coming down off
the high already?
I'm just thinking.
About what, honey?
It's just...
It's hard to throw my
heart into something
that I know you disapprove of.
I see now that discouraging you
from pursuing your
dreams was wrong.
I'm so sorry.
If you knew anything
of my childhood,
perhaps you'd understand.
I don't know anything
about your childhood.
That's because I was
too ashamed to tell you.
Your grandfather was
an artist like you.
Only he never managed
to get a following.
He tried to support
your grandmother and I,
but he could barely
pay the bills.
Then he started drinking
and we lost everything.
We were homeless for a
few years after that.
I had no idea.
Well, regardless,
it was wrong of me
to have projected my
father's failures onto you.
It's just that I love you so
much, I don't want you to...
I never doubted your love, Mom.
Just always thought
it was conditional.
Winter.
How could you ever forgive me?
I already have.
This is for you.
It's special.
Just like you.
So how's the caregiving going?
Actually, I think I've
learned more from Alejandra
in the past few months than I
ever learned in a classroom.
How so?
Imagine if all these
alpacas were the same.
Same color, same characteristics,
same personality traits.
That'd be pretty monotonous.
I've realized
that our differences
don't diminish our value.
That's what makes us special.
It took me 18 years,
but I think I'm finally
okay with who I am.
Just okay?
Hey, Winter, how's it going?
Good.
Thank you.
Actually, I've
never been better.
I know that I don't
bring a lot to the table
Just little pieces
of a broken heart
There's days I wonder if
you'll still be faithful
Hold me together
when I fall apart
Would you remind me
now of who you are
That your love
will never change
That there's
healing in your name
That you can take broken
things and make them beautiful
You took my shame
And you walked
out of the grave
So your love can
take broken things
And make them beautiful
And make them beautiful
And make them beautiful
I'm better off when
I begin to remember
How you have met me
in my deepest pain
So give me glimpses now
of how you have covered
All of my heartache,
oh, with all your grace
Remind me now that
you can make a way
That your love
will never change
That there's
healing in your name
That you can take broken
things and make them beautiful
You took my shame
And you walked
out of the grave
So your love can
take broken things
And make them beautiful
And make them beautiful
And make them beautiful
You say that you'll turn
my weeping into dancing
Remove my sadness
and cover me with joy
You say your scars are
the evidence of healing
That you can make
the broken beautiful
'Cause your love
will never change
And there's healing
in your name
And you will take broken
things and make them beautiful
You took my shame
And you walked
out of the grave
So your love can
take broken things
And make them beautiful
And make them beautiful
And make them beautiful
You make us beautiful
You make us beautiful
Should we go get some hot cocoa?
Yeah?
Yeah?
Are you cold?
Me too.
Let's go in.
It's wet, honey.
Hey, pumpkin.
Are you thirsty?
Want some water?
Want some blue water.
Blue water.
The blue water?
Which one is the
blue water, honey?
That's green.
All right, hot chocolate.
Let's see what we have.
Cheers?
Pick your cup up and
give Mama a cheers.
Like this.
Winter, come here.
Pay attention, love.
"The sheep ran, huddling..."
Oh, no, no, no, you
can't draw on the book.
Come here.
Come here.
Mommy and Winter, we
flew from right here
all the way down to a
different country, Mexico.
That's why we put
this tack here.
So what country is
the blue country?
Thank you, that's great.
Here, I have an idea.
Why don't you, while
I'm reading to you,
what you can do is you can
trace my letters, okay?
All right, do you want to, do
you want to say them with me?
A.
A.
Hmm?
Winter?
When did you do this?
It looks like a snowflake.
What color is that, honey?
Winter.
Winter.
Honey.
Hello, Winter.
What are you doing?
One.
Two.
Three.
Four.
Five.
I got the paint.
Winter, can you say five?
Five?
Here, let's get rid of this page
so you have a clean
page for your numbers.
"The sheep ran, huddling
together against the hurdles,
"blowing out thin nostrils
"and stamping with
delicate four feet,
"their heads thrown back
"and a light steam rising
from the crowded sheep pen
"into the frosty air.
"As the two animals hastened
by in high spirits..."
Winter.
How's the homework coming?
All right.
Let me see.
Um.
Good effort, honey.
Can I...
What are you doing?
What are you doing?
Why are you doing that, Winter?
Honey, I think you're hungry.
Can I make you something to eat?
Why don't you take a break?
Hi, Ms. Mason?
Hi, it's Mrs. Knight.
I'm so sorry to
call you at home.
Is this an okay time to talk?
It's Winter.
I just...
We're having a hard time
with pretty much
all of her homework.
Could you give me an idea of
how she's doing in the class?
Actually, I've been meaning
to schedule a
conference with you.
Winter is falling
behind in every subject.
Except for art, that is.
Oh.
I guess that's what I
thought I would hear.
What, what can I do?
I think it would be wise
of you to get Winter tested.
I can recommend a
neuropsychologist if you'd like.
Okay.
All right.
I'll send you a text with
his contact information.
In the meantime, I'll work on
creating some accommodation
for her in the classroom.
That should take some
of the pressure off.
Okay.
Ms. Mason, do you
have other students
that you create special
accommodations for?
Never mind.
Thank you.
You're more than welcome.
Have a good night.
How does soup sound?
Sounds good.
"Sprinkle beef with
salt and pepper.
"Place one tablespoon..."
Wait, how are you doing that?
The words aren't jumping around.
I didn't know that they did.
Neither did I, I
just thought it was normal.
Let's see...
"Sing, sing, what shall I sing?
"The world is full
of wonderful things."
Upside down, huh?
You can read upside down.
Hold on.
"Once upon a time, there was
a family who lived together
"in a little house in a wood."
Honey, I don't understand this.
I don't know what's happening.
Babe, you can read.
Do you, do you know
what this means?
How was the book, honey?
It was great.
What was your favorite part?
I don't remember.
Well, what was the book about?
I don't remember.
It must not have been
very interesting then.
But I really loved it.
Well, do you remember
anything about it?
No.
Honey, I think you're tired.
I'm not, I'm just
stupid and you know it.
Don't ever say that.
Okay?
Why not?
It's the truth.
Winter.
Don't worry about
the book, okay?
I want you to get a
good night's sleep.
You have a big day ahead of you.
Good night, honey.
- Hey, Winter.
- Hey, Sage.
Is that a new hat?
I don't think I've
seen it before.
Yeah, I got it for Christmas.
It's so cute.
Thanks.
So you ready for
your spelling test?
You're kidding, right?
I've flunked every spelling
test I've ever taken.
You know, I've heard that
doctors are terrible spellers.
Well, maybe it's just their
penmanship that's bad.
Anyway, did I tell
you I was going to be
in the spelling bee?
No, you didn't mention it.
Yeah, I'll be competing
against the sixth
graders this year.
Cool.
Sorry, I didn't mean to brag.
I don't even want to be in
the stupid spelling bee.
My dad's making me.
In fact, I'd rather scrub
toilets, come to think of it.
Come on, Winter,
the bus is here.
Winter, we've gotta go!
Winter!
Honey.
What are you doing out here?
You had me worried.
Another bad day at school?
I hate school.
I want to quit.
No.
Honey, you can't quit school.
That'd be like Dad
quitting his job.
But that would be good 'cause
then we could see him more.
Hey, can we talk
about this in the car?
You're already late
for your appointment.
What appointment?
Did you forget?
We're going to go and meet
the neuropsychologist.
But I don't want to.
It won't be that bad.
I promise.
Come on.
Hi, Dr. Newman.
Yeah, I haven't actually had
a chance to look it over,
but I have it.
I can bring you up to speed.
I got the findings right here.
Basically, in a nutshell,
your daughter is
profoundly dyslexic.
She also has moderate
attention deficit disorder
and her processing
speed is extremely low.
On a positive note though,
she has extremely high IQ.
In addition to that,
her fine motor skills
are off the chart.
Although that won't help her
academically, her IQ will.
Okay.
So what are your
recommendations?
Our recommendations
are pretty clear.
We feel that she
should transfer schools
to a school with a really
good special needs program.
I would also recommend that
we start her on Adderall,
in addition to...
I'm sorry, I just...
You lost me at Adderall.
I...
You want me to put my
nine-year-old on a stimulant?
Mrs. Knight, with
all due respect,
she can either be a
lawyer or a lunch lady.
Frankly, it's your choice.
You've certainly given
me a lot to think about.
Thank you.
Hi.
What are you doing in here?
What's Addenall, Mom?
Addenall?
Adderall.
Were you eavesdropping?
I heard you talking about me.
I'm sorry.
I was going over your test
results with Dr. Newman.
You got a second?
I suppose.
Well, they confirmed
what I already knew.
And that is, you are
a very bright girl.
There's just a few
learning challenges
that we need to address.
Dr. Newman believes you'd
benefit from special education.
But everyone would
make fun of me.
No, they wouldn't.
You're going to be in a
completely different building.
If you don't want people
to know, no one will know.
Don't make me leave
Sage, Mom, please.
Babe, you can see
Sage after school.
You can have her over to
the house whenever you want.
Besides, you're going to
be making new friends,
friends who are your age,
friends who have your
own same abilities.
You mean disabilities.
Winter, Dr.
Newman is an expert
and he wants you to succeed.
I trust his judgment.
Well, I think it's the
stupidest idea I've ever heard.
I'm not asking you
for your opinion.
I'm transferring you on Monday.
Go ahead, but you'll be sorry.
Did you see that girl?
She's reading her
book upside down.
Yeah, I noticed,
it's kind of weird.
She's probably illiterate.
What's that?
It means she can't read.
Are you okay?
Never been better.
Something's wrong.
Come on, Winter.
You know you can
tell me anything.
It's just that they
were making fun of me.
For what?
For reading upside down.
Why were you
reading upside down?
I always do.
I read better that way.
Seriously, Winter, I always
knew you were a genius.
You're a modern day
Leonardo Da Vinci.
What are you talking about?
Haven't you heard of Da Vinci?
He just happens to be the
most famous artist ever.
Of course I've heard of him.
My point is, he wrote
everything in mirror image.
He probably read
upside down too.
People say his dyslexia
is what fueled his genius.
Really?
I had no idea.
Sage, the bus.
Come on, let's go.
Sorry, I can't.
I don't understand.
I'll tell you later.
Bye.
What are you doing on my roof?
Well, I've got to
do my homework.
Do you have any art supplies?
Sure, what do you need?
Just some colored pencils.
Okay, give me a second.
Thanks.
She's right here, one minute.
Hey, Mom, it's for you.
- Oh, thanks, honey.
- You're welcome.
Hello?
Oh, hi, Olivia.
Is everything okay?
No, we haven't seen her.
Oh, Olivia.
Oh, I can't imagine what
you're going through.
If there's anything
we can do to help,
please, don't hesitate to ask.
Thank you.
Sage, Winter's missing.
We have to help find her.
Come on, hurry up, let's go.
We're in big trouble now.
Winter?
Hello?
Hey, Lisa.
What?
Hi, Kelly, this is Kris.
I just got off the
phone with Olivia
and I guess Winter didn't
show up to school today.
Since you're her babysitter,
I just thought you
might have some leads.
Hey, Jennifer, we got to go.
Hey, I'll call you later.
When's the last
time you saw her?
When we were at the bus stop.
What was she wearing?
I don't remember.
Did you talk to her?
Uh-uh.
Are you sure
she didn't say anything?
Nope.
Winter?
Winter!
Winter!
Winter!
Winter!
Come on.
But we didn't find her!
I'm exhausted.
Good night, Winter.
Oh no!
No!
No.
Oh no.
No, no, no!
Excuse me, ma'am,
is there supposed to be a
kid's shoes on your roof?
What?
Winter, I need you to
listen very carefully.
What you did last
night was really wrong
and it brought distress not
only on me and your mother
and the Petersons, but really
on the entire community.
And you were complicit, Sage.
You should've known better
than to go along
with a deception.
Your mother and I are
very disappointed.
What do you girls have
to say for yourselves?
I knew it was wrong
but I did it anyway.
I don't know what
I was thinking.
I'm so sorry.
I'm sorry too.
I'll never do it
again, I promise.
I think we're all very
heartened to hear this,
but what you did was
really quite severe
and it's essential that
there be consequences
for your actions.
And your mom and I
have talked about it
and the consequences
for this are that,
effective immediately,
you are not to see Sage
for an entire month.
You have our full
support, Charles.
We'll see to it
that Sage complies
with your request.
I really hope you girls
have learned a lesson.
Mom, I'm home!
I'm in your room, sweetie.
What are you doing?
I'm just organizing
your things, honey.
Thank you?
Have you ever heard the
definition of insanity?
I don't know, maybe.
It's doing the same
thing over and over again,
expecting different results.
So?
I'm kicking myself, honey.
I should've done this years ago.
I think it's time we
pull you out of school.
Really?
Yeah.
Except that the
operation is subtraction.
Look at this example.
Have you looked at this already?
Um, no.
No?
To accomplish good.
He initiated many reforms,
such as greater conservation
of natural resources
and better food inspection law.
The president shall be commander
in the chief of the Army
and Navy of the United States
and of the militia of
the several states.
When called into the actual
service of the United States,
he may require...
Winter.
Honey, are you listening?
How is this any
different than school?
Can't we agree
this isn't working?
When am I even going
to use any of this?
Why can't I do something
meaningful for a change,
like get a job?
Maybe then I'll start
retaining what I learn.
That makes me nervous.
What makes you nervous?
Setting aside academics.
It's always the academics
for you, isn't it?
All the money you poured
into vision therapists,
tutors, special diets,
special programs.
And for what?
Why can't we stop
fixating on what's broken
and start figuring
out what I'm good at?
Maybe then I'll stop
being such a loser!
Okay.
I think it's time we start
to work on your resume.
Hello?
Yes, this is Winter.
That would be great.
Mm-hmm.
I'm totally free.
Yeah, thank you.
I'll see you then.
Bye.
What was that?
I just got a job offer.
That's wonderful.
I think my granddaughter
would like this.
All right.
Okay, I'll just ring you up.
And are you paying with cash or-
Yes, with credit, please.
All right.
And would you like your receipt?
Yes, please.
Okay.
Here you are.
Would you like me to
wrap the shirt for you?
Would you, please?
Oh.
It seems like you
charged me more
than it said on the
tag of the shirt.
Would you just check that
again, please, for me?
Yeah.
Yeah, it looks like I
accidentally charged you twice.
I'll just...
I'll get you a refund.
Okay.
You know, I'm gonna
go talk to my manager.
- Okay, okay.
- Yeah.
You can't even imagine
how mortified I was.
I swear, I just
wanted to disappear.
So you're not good with
cash registers, big deal.
That's not a reflection
of your character.
You know, my dad's friend
owns a bicycle repair shop
and I'm pretty sure his
secretary just went out
on maternity leave.
Maybe you could fill in
for her while she's gone.
All you'd have to do
is answer telephones.
I suppose I could give it a try.
I'll talk to him about it.
Thanks.
So, what are you
doing this weekend?
I'm flying to
Pasadena with my mom.
What's in Pasadena?
A college we'll be touring.
Oh.
My dad really wants
me to be a lawyer.
As you already know.
If it were up to me, I
wouldn't even go to college.
Really?
Why?
I know it sounds crazy,
but I just want to be a mom.
If I could do anything,
I'd stay home with my kids
and write novels
in my spare time.
Have you told your parents that?
No way.
They'd never understand.
Do you know what time it is?
Um...
No, but I should
probably get going.
Me too.
Bicycle Repair,
Mason's Bicycle Repair.
Mason's Bi-
Mason's Bicycle Repair,
how can I help you?
Can you hold for me, please?
Hello?
Oh no.
I'm so sorry, sir.
Let me transfer you.
Mason's Icicle...
Mason's Bicycle Repair.
I'm so sorry for
hanging up on you, sir.
I'll...
I...
I don't know what I'm doing.
Hello?
Oh, yeah.
I'm free tomorrow.
Great.
I'll see you then.
Thank you.
Bye-bye.
Hey, are you Winter?
Yeah.
Let me show you
how to muck a stall.
All right.
All right, over here.
Get under the poop.
And then just scoop it in.
Okay.
Excuse me?
Yes?
Are you Mrs. Baylor?
I am.
I'm Winter.
We spoke on the phone the
other day, about the job?
Winter, you're fired.
I'm sorry?
You heard me.
You put us in quite a
predicament yesterday
when you didn't show
up for your shift.
In seltzer water now.
That sounds disgusting.
I know.
It's on me.
Don't have to do that.
I'm not arguing.
By the way, I hope
you're not mad at me,
but your shift
starts in 30 minutes.
What?
Oh, you're joking!
No.
Winter, you have to stop
running away from your problems!
You can do it.
Hey.
I'd like an eight ounce
mocha, one less pump of syrup,
extra hot, light on
the whipped cream.
All right.
Can you repeat that?
Yeah, a eight ounce mocha,
light on the whipped cream.
Okay.
And can I just get a name?
Penelope.
All right, Penelope.
Your drink will be
out just a minute.
Thank you.
Wow, that's impressive.
Oh, um, thank you.
All right.
Penelope?
Here you go.
Thank you so much.
Thanks.
Thank you.
Let's grab a lid.
- Here you go.
- Thank you.
Misty!
Here, girl!
Misty!
Misty, here girl!
Have you lost your dog?
Yes, I did.
All right, when was
the last time you saw it?
Years, now that
I think about it.
I believe she died
several years ago.
I'm so sorry.
Oh, here.
- Thank you.
- You must be cold.
Thank you.
Can I get you home, ma'am?
Margaret.
My name is Margaret.
What's your name, darlin'?
Oh, I'm Winter.
Winter.
That's a pretty name.
Unusual too.
Thank you.
All right.
I'll drive you home.
That'd be lovely.
If I could just
remember where I live.
All right, well, I
parked just up there.
We'll figure it out.
Thanks.
It's right.
Really, you
could've just said no.
Winter, is that you?
Yeah.
I picked these.
- Are those for me, darling?
- Yeah.
Oh, they're just beautiful.
Hello, Margaret.
I brought you some cookies.
Oh, thank you, darlin'.
I can't remember the last
time I had home-baked cookies.
Do you mind if I join you?
Please do.
I'm just sitting here
going down memory lane,
looking at this
old quilt I made.
It was for my
daughter's graduation.
Is this her?
Yes.
That's...
Oh dear.
Her name escapes me.
I don't recognize her.
Is she local?
She lives on the east
coast somewhere, I believe.
I haven't spoken to her or
heard from her in years,
so I'm not really sure.
I'm sorry to hear that.
May I ask what happened?
Well, Emily was
very accomplished
and I could never quite
live up to her expectations.
I know the feeling.
Pardon me?
I'm a little hard of hearing.
That's devastating, Margaret.
It is devastating.
It was devastating.
But then I found someone who
loves me just the way I am.
Oh, there's the phone.
I'm expecting a call
from one of my doctors.
I'd best take this.
I'll have to see you again soon.
Oh, I'd love that, thank you.
Thanks for the cookies.
See you, Margaret.
Winter.
I think we need to discuss
your prospects for the future.
You can't keep going
on making minimum wage.
With no college education...
You think I hadn't
thought about that already?
Okay, then let me in
on some of your thoughts.
I'm your mother.
Hi, welcome to,
what can I get
started for you guys?
Drinks or anything?
Yeah, can I please get
some water without ice?
Absolutely.
What would you like?
Oh, whatever, just order for me.
Here's your water with no ice.
Any questions about the menu?
Yes.
Happy you called.
Yeah, it's
great that you could come
What do you got?
So I acquired
this painting last week
and I want to know
what you think.
I don't know, I'm
just not feeling it.
Yeah, my sentiments exactly.
I don't know, Beth,
I've just about had it.
When I started in this industry,
I had no trouble
finding good talent.
That's my experience.
It's very frustrating.
Yeah, I don't
know what's happened.
You must be Winter.
Yes.
I have my work.
Impressive, Winter.
Um, truly abstract and
modern is what works for us.
Hey, where's Blake?
He's parking the car.
Oh, have you met my cousin?
I don't think I have.
Let me introduce you.
She did what!?
I know!
Winter?
Whatever happened to the prom?
It was boring, so I left.
I'm sorry to hear that.
You've been doing an awful
lot of your art lately.
Is that something you're
thinking of pursuing?
I just...
I need you to support me, Mom.
Margaret?
Emily?
No, I'm sorry.
It's me, Winter.
God has sent me an angel.
Would you get me a
glass of water, darling?
I'm awfully thirsty.
Of course.
Here.
Thank you.
I'm so glad you're here.
I think I've had a stroke.
Do you need me to call 911?
They're on their way.
Would you read me a little
from my Bible, please?
It's such a comfort, Winter.
"For this light momentary
affliction is preparing us
"an eternal weight of glory
beyond all comparison,
"as we look not to the
things that are seen,
"the things that are unseen.
"For the things that
are seen are transient.
"But the things that
are unseen are eternal."
Come in!
Hi, you must be Winter?
Yes, and you're Emily.
I am, welcome.
My mom left you a few things.
You obviously meant
a great deal to her.
Thank you.
I'll be right back.
"Dearest Winter,
"I'm leaving you my
greatest earthly treasure.
"Within its pages, may you
find the unconditional love
"you've been seeking."
So I was going
through her things
and I came across this.
You're the artist, I'm assuming.
Yes, I drew that for her.
I don't know if you know this,
but I'm an art curator by trade
and I recognize
talent when I see it.
This is good work.
Thank you.
Hi there,
I'm looking for Winter.
May I ask your name?
Sure, I'm Emily.
I'm an art curator and I'm
hoping to see some of her work.
Okay.
Hi, Winter, how are you?
Good.
Good.
I hope it's all right
that I've stopped by.
I found your address
in the phone book,
thought I would just drop in
and check out some
of your artwork.
Oh.
Actually, I recently lost
a lot of my work in a fire.
That's terrible.
Regardless, I'd love to feature
a piece of yours in a show.
There's a show
coming up in a week.
Do you think you'd be
able to handle that?
I assume that
involves compensation.
Yes, when it sells, absolutely.
And I don't think I'll have
any trouble doing that.
Well, in that case,
she's very interested.
How's your masterpiece
coming along?
Still waiting for
inspiration to strike.
You haven't even started?
No.
Well, what inspires you?
People who persevere
through great challenges.
Can you push me?
I can't leave Alejandra,
sweetie, I'm so sorry.
I have to be going anyway.
- Alejandra!
- Winter!
Can I draw a picture for you?
Sure.
Thank you so much.
All right, what's
your favorite animal?
Robin.
A robin?
All right, I think
I can do that.
I knew you could do it.
It's amazing.
You must be very proud of her.
We are, most certainly are.
Great show.
Tell me when she got started.
You know, she started making art
when she was two.
Is everything all right?
Yeah.
There's a gentleman over here,
he's interested in
buying your art.
Coming down off
the high already?
I'm just thinking.
About what, honey?
It's just...
It's hard to throw my
heart into something
that I know you disapprove of.
I see now that discouraging you
from pursuing your
dreams was wrong.
I'm so sorry.
If you knew anything
of my childhood,
perhaps you'd understand.
I don't know anything
about your childhood.
That's because I was
too ashamed to tell you.
Your grandfather was
an artist like you.
Only he never managed
to get a following.
He tried to support
your grandmother and I,
but he could barely
pay the bills.
Then he started drinking
and we lost everything.
We were homeless for a
few years after that.
I had no idea.
Well, regardless,
it was wrong of me
to have projected my
father's failures onto you.
It's just that I love you so
much, I don't want you to...
I never doubted your love, Mom.
Just always thought
it was conditional.
Winter.
How could you ever forgive me?
I already have.
This is for you.
It's special.
Just like you.
So how's the caregiving going?
Actually, I think I've
learned more from Alejandra
in the past few months than I
ever learned in a classroom.
How so?
Imagine if all these
alpacas were the same.
Same color, same characteristics,
same personality traits.
That'd be pretty monotonous.
I've realized
that our differences
don't diminish our value.
That's what makes us special.
It took me 18 years,
but I think I'm finally
okay with who I am.
Just okay?
Hey, Winter, how's it going?
Good.
Thank you.
Actually, I've
never been better.
I know that I don't
bring a lot to the table
Just little pieces
of a broken heart
There's days I wonder if
you'll still be faithful
Hold me together
when I fall apart
Would you remind me
now of who you are
That your love
will never change
That there's
healing in your name
That you can take broken
things and make them beautiful
You took my shame
And you walked
out of the grave
So your love can
take broken things
And make them beautiful
And make them beautiful
And make them beautiful
I'm better off when
I begin to remember
How you have met me
in my deepest pain
So give me glimpses now
of how you have covered
All of my heartache,
oh, with all your grace
Remind me now that
you can make a way
That your love
will never change
That there's
healing in your name
That you can take broken
things and make them beautiful
You took my shame
And you walked
out of the grave
So your love can
take broken things
And make them beautiful
And make them beautiful
And make them beautiful
You say that you'll turn
my weeping into dancing
Remove my sadness
and cover me with joy
You say your scars are
the evidence of healing
That you can make
the broken beautiful
'Cause your love
will never change
And there's healing
in your name
And you will take broken
things and make them beautiful
You took my shame
And you walked
out of the grave
So your love can
take broken things
And make them beautiful
And make them beautiful
And make them beautiful
You make us beautiful
You make us beautiful