The Final Say (2023) Movie Script

Thank you.
You're welcome.
Glad you made it.
Barely. I've been flying all
day trying to get to Atlanta.
It's been a mess.
Thankfully, I got an
available seat on this flight.
I guess it was meant to be.
And this seat was
meant for you.
Amen to that.
I'm Latrice.
Nice to meet you, Latrice.
I'm Jordan.
This weather is horrible.
Ah, don't get me wrong.
I'm happy I made it on here,
but I hate flying
in bad weather.
It makes me nervous.
Don't worry,
you'll be all right.
You just have to have faith
and, you know, wait it out.
Welcome aboard to Flight
720 nonstop to Atlanta.
My name is Brittany and I'm
your in-flight service
director.
The cabin crew is here
to make sure you have
an enjoyable flight.
In the event of
a decompression,
an oxygen mask will
automatically appear
in front of you.
To start the flow of oxygen,
pull the mask towards
you, like this.
I've heard the safety
mask demo so many times,
I could almost
recite it by heart.
Same here.
Thank goodness we haven't
needed to put it to good use.
Or use our seat cushion
as a flotation device.
Ladies
and gentlemen,
this is your captain speaking.
Due to weather conditions
we are currently in
a holding pattern
until the storm passes
over the East Coast,
we will not be deplaning
and we're in line
behind other flights.
I'll keep you posted when
we've been cleared for
takeoff.
This is not what I
need to hear right now.
I need to get to
Atlanta tonight.
My sister's wedding's
this weekend.
I'm the maid of honor.
Bad enough I already missed
the bachelorette party
and the bridal shower.
If I miss this wedding,
she will disown me.
I'm headed to Atlanta
for a wedding myself.
I'm actually
performing a ceremony
for two very important
people in my life.
See, you need to get
there just as bad as I do.
Yeah, we'll get to
Atlanta right on time.
We just have to weather
the storm and wait it out.
That simple, huh?
Pretty much.
We'll get there when
we're supposed to.
You did hear the pilot say
that we have to
wait a while, right?
How are you so certain?
You know, God's
timing is perfect.
Things may be delayed,
but not denied.
What do you mean?
Let me tell you a story
about perfect timing.
There was this couple,
Valerie and Vaughn,
who met on a blind date.
Lindsey, Valerie's best
friend, set them up.
Now she knew deep down that
they would hit it off
perfectly.
What Lindsey?
I'm already nervous enough.
I don't need you stressing
me out about this.
Oh, how did
you even know it was me?
Because I know
you. That's how.
And
I know you too.
That's why I know this, girl:
This about to be
the best date ever.
Okay, didn't I just tell
you I don't need any stress?
First of
all, you need to breathe.
Second, I'm not trying
to stress you out.
I'm just making
sure you're good.
Girl, there is no
reason to be nervous.
Vaughn is an amazing guy.
He's down to Earth,
he's patient,
got a great sense of
humor, and he loves God.
Yeah, well, I would
feel better about it
if I could have seen him
or at least talk to
him before tonight.
I mean, he might
not even be my type.
Girl, it's
a blind date, Val.
Trust me, you're
gonna love him.
I can feel it.
Now just relax and enjoy
yourself and do not be late.
Seven o'clock sharp. Okay?
I won't.
But also, how am I
gonna know it's him?
You'll
know. Now go, have fun.
And you can thank
me at your wedding
'cause you know I'm gonna
be your maid of honor.
Yeah. Okay.
Well, I gotta finish
getting ready.
Bye.
Alright,
now call me after your date.
Love you.
Yes. Love you too.
Bye.
Wow, a blind
date. Did it work out?
From
what I hear it did.
- Vaughn?
- Hey, hey.
You must be Valerie?
- Yeah. Hi.
- Hey.
Here I thought I was
beating you here.
Well, it looks like we
both have perfect timing.
- Yeah.
- That's for you.
- Thank you.
- So shall we?
- Yeah.
- Yeah.
Lemme get your coat.
Thank you.
That perfect timing
led to a perfect wedding.
Damn, Baby.
You know it.
What do you say?
Yes? Yeah?
Oh my god. This
is such a big house.
Four bedrooms!
Vaughn, what are we gonna
do with all this space?
Aw, fill it up
with a lotta kids.
You know, I want at
least five of 'em.
- Oh?
- Mm-hmm.
This house is gonna be filled
with so much love and laughter
that we just might have
to get an even bigger one.
- Taylor five, huh?
- Taylor five, Boo.
- That's a lot of kids, Baby.
- I know, Baby.
I think we should go ahead
and get started then, right?
You know, I was thinking-
- Uh huh.
- What about the Taylor 10?
As much as
their happiness grew,
life threw them a curve
ball as it sometimes does.
Thanks for
coming by, Lindsey.
I really appreciate it.
You don't have to thank
me Vaughn, we're family.
You know, I hate that you
guys are going through this.
Yeah, me too.
We gonna get
through it though.
- Vaughn, Baby.
- Yes, Baby.
- Can I have some tea?
- Yeah. Sure.
Hey sis.
I'm sorry.
You gonna be okay though.
You know that, right?
I just don't
know what happened.
I did everything I
was supposed to do.
A miscarriage, Lindsey? Why?
It's not your
fault, Valerie.
These things, they
just, they happen.
But no matter what,
you can't give up on your
dream of becoming a mother.
I promise it's gonna
happen for you.
- Here you go, Baby.
- Thank you.
Careful, it's hot.
I'm so sorry.
I know you really wanted this
and I was praying
for a healthy baby-
No, sweetheart, you
didn't do anything wrong.
But we've been
waiting so long.
Why is it taking so long?
Hey, you know what, we'll
wait for however long it
takes.
Okay?
I got you Baby.
And God got us.
- I love you.
- I love you too.
I love you too.
I know.
Five years and they still
didn't get what they prayed
for?
I would've given up.
Well, imagine if
you would've given up
getting on the next
available flight.
You wouldn't be
sitting here right now.
Yes, you're right.
I made it on the flight.
But am I gonna make
it to the wedding?
This rain is so bad.
Look at this weather.
I don't know.
I do.
Even the worst of
storms blow over.
They don't last forever.
You have to wait them out.
Have faith.
Faith?
Is that why Valerie and
Vaughn didn't give up?
Yes.
They held on to their faith.
You remember this song?
How could I ever forget?
It's the night you proposed.
Yeah, I sure did.
And I love you just as much
now as I did back then.
What about you?
- Mm.
- Mm?
Hey you.
I think I love
you even more now.
You better.
Your sexy self.
Whoo girl.
Hey, let's eat.
Hmm.
You know, I was just thinking,
can you believe it's been,
it's been 10 years.
I mean, of course.
Because I'm just
so easy to love.
Is that why we
lasted this long, huh?
I mean, you can do
make a mean lasagna
and you are still
quite handsome.
Oh, yes I am.
Baby, I've been thinking
about our anniversary
party this weekend.
Do you think we have
enough space for everyone?
Yeah. Yeah.
Why you think we got
this big old house?
So we can have celebrations
for everyone to come
and enjoy themselves.
I thought it was
to fill it with kids.
That too. And we will.
But tomorrow it'll be filled
with family and friends first.
Okay?
Hey.
What up?
What up, what up?
What's up fellas?
What's going on?
Yo, Mr. Vaughn, can we go
around, toss around today?
We've been practice like
you showed us the other day.
Oh man, fellas.
Miss Val and I are in the
middle of cooking dinner.
- Hi guys.
- Hey, Ms. Valerie.
So I'm, I'm sorry.
Can we toss around another
time? Is that cool?
How about I
finish cooking dinner
and you can go coach the boys
and then maybe you guys
can join us for dinner.
Thank
you, Miss Valerie.
- You're welcome.
- Alright, look.
Go out there. I'll
meet y'all outside.
I gotta get my jacket. Okay?
- Alright.
- Cool.
Better get ready.
I will.
Alright.
Thank you Baby.
You see, this is
really good practice
for when you have to
cook for our boys.
You just want an excuse
to not cook dinner.
- Facts.
- Mm-hmm.
- Love you.
- Mm. I love you.
Alright, let's see
what you boys got.
Let's see what
you got, fellas.
Oh boy.
Baby?
Oh yeah.
Babe, where are you?
Food looks good.
Hey. Hey babe.
What...
Baby is it?
It's positive.
Oh Baby, I told you, I told
you God had a plan for us.
You did, but
Baby, put me down.
I'm gonna be sick.
Oh, I'm sorry.
I'm sorry. I'm sorry.
I'm sorry. I'm sorry.
You okay? You need anything?
Do you need to sit down?
I'm fine. I'm fine.
I can get you
something. You okay?
I'm fine.
Oh, you know how amazing
the time of this is?
I mean the family's
gonna lose it.
Oh wait. No, no, no,
no, no, Baby, Baby,
we cannot tell them right now.
We have to go to the doctor
and make sure
everything is okay.
Okay?
What? No, no, no, Baby.
Wait, what? Why?
No! We, everybody's
been praying for this.
They deserve to know that God
blessed us with this baby.
Vaughn, and we'll tell them.
We will tell them when
the time is right.
But not now.
Baby, Baby, promise me.
I promise. I promise.
Okay.
First of the
Taylor five, Baby.
- Hey.
- Hey!
- Look at you!
- Mwah.
- Hey! What's up?
- Hey bro.
What's
going on? Hey, sis.
- What's up brother?
- Nothing. Chilling.
Hey you.
Hey!
I'm gonna leave y'all to it.
Mwah. Alright.
Okay.
What's going on fellas?
Let it go, let it go.
Look at you.
You're still the trouble, man.
What you up to, man?
What's happening?
What's happening?
Well, you know, I don't,
I don't know about,
you Pastor Terry,
but I can't wait
for this young man
to give us some grandsons.
- Mm-hmm.
- I feel
the same way, brother.
Oh, you know what you
always say, Pastor Terry.
Oh, yeah? What's that?
It's God's timing.
Absolutely.
His timing is divine.
Even if it's not mine.
Oh Pastor.
So true,
so true, so true.
Look at them over there.
I give you one guess what
they over there talking about?
You know, I already know.
Grandkids.
Baby, you okay?
We didn't mean to make
you feel uncomfortable.
We're just trying
to be supportive.
No, I know.
And I appreciate that, Mama.
It's, we've been
trying, you know,
it's just been a
little difficult.
Oh, honey.
Difficult doesn't
equal impossible.
We're still praying
for you two.
I know.
- It's gonna happen, honey.
- Yes.
- You just need to be patient.
- Yes.
Patience. Thank you.
And look, we will take all
of the prayers we can handle.
- Always.
- Thank you.
Love you.
Love you too.
Excuse me while I go check
in on these troublemakers.
Okay.
Excuse me?
Hey Sis, how you feeling?
Hopeful and in love.
Oh, definitely in love.
And that will be
your fault, Lindsey,
since you hooked them up.
You welcome.
Talking about hooking up.
what's going on with this
guy you've been talking to?
What's his name? Brandon.
Braden. It's
nothing serious.
We just chilling right now.
Which works for me because I
only have one more semester
until I complete grad school.
I know that's right.
Look, don't be distracted
by anyone or anything,
no matter how cute.
'Cause trust and
believe, if you do,
you'll end up
graduating a year later.
You don't want that.
Look. She is right.
You are so close to
the finish line, Sis.
Don't mess up.
- Oh, the pressure.
- Yes, the pressure is real.
I know you know
the pressure is real.
For you too.
But that's okay
'cause I'mma witness
that you guys will
be great parents.
- Aw.
- You guys definitely helped
to raise me.
Aw, my little practice
baby all grown up.
Excuse me. Excuse me.
If I could get everybody's
attention, please.
Can I get my
beautiful daughter
and my son-in-law
up here, please.
As well as my lovely wife.
For the past 10 years,
we have been blessed to
witness the two of you
share life and love.
You have truly exemplified
what Christ has to
say about marriage.
- Yes.
- Amen.
You know that me and your
mother are very proud of you.
- Yes.
- Thank you, Daddy.
We know your dedication to
yourselves, your families,
the church and your community
can sometimes be tiring.
So we decided you both
could use a little R and R.
And I know I could
use a little break
from them at church.
And with that,
to celebrate your anniversary,
we are sending you two
on an all expense paid cruise
to Detroit.
- Oh honey!
- I'm playing.
You are going to
Jamaica.
What?
Come on, man.
Pops. Thank you, man.
This is, this is
such a blessing.
And listen, I know I
speak for Valerie and me
when I say that...
we're just really
grateful, you know,
and not just for the last 10
years, but for all of you
guys.
You guys are awesome.
And it's been, it's
been an incredible ride.
We are very, very
grateful for this cruise
because we could
definitely use a vacation.
That's right.
Especially since this
might be the last vacation
we get to take for a while.
We're having a baby, y'all.
A what?
- A what?
- Alright!
- A new baby?
- Oh my God!
Well hello, Grandma.
And Grandpa.
Yes sir, yes sir.
Ain't that good?
It was a great
party, wasn't it?
Everybody had a good time.
You know, they ate all
the meatballs though.
Man, I was hoping some
would be left for leftovers
for a midnight
snack or something.
You know what?
I bet you Charysse,
I bet you her greedy
butt took a plate home.
At least there are a couple,
couple wings left I guess.
Val, are you gonna talk to me?
You promised you
wouldn't say anything
about the pregnancy.
I know, Babe.
I, I wasn't even planning
on saying anything.
You know, I just got,
got kind of caught
up in the moment.
Right before your dad
pulled me up and talked.
He and Pastor were going on and on
about how exciting it would
be to be grandparents.
And I just-
Look, you, you think
I don't know that.
I just wanted to announce
it when we were ready.
I know, Baby. I know.
But come on, Val.
It was, I thought it
was the perfect moment
to share the good news with
the family, that's all.
Vaughn, what if
it's not good news?
I'm scared.
No, nuh-uh, no, Baby.
No, no.
You don't have to be.
Okay, you don't
have to be scared.
Nothing's gonna go wrong.
How do you know that?
I mean, what do you
Yeah. No, Valerie Baby,
there's no what if, okay?
Hey, this is the,
this is the blessing
we've been praying for, right?
Hey, look at me.
Look at me.
Don't let fear rob you of a
place that faith brought us
to.
Okay?
Okay?
I know.
Okay, come here.
Valerie, Vaughn, it's
good to see you both.
Good to see you
too, Dr. Dennison.
So I got the blood test
results back from this
morning,
and unfortunately it
was a false positive.
But that doesn't
make any sense.
I know it's hard to hear,
but sometimes they
can be false positive,
especially in patients
with polycystic ovarian
syndrome like yourself.
So you're saying
I'm not pregnant?
I'm sorry, Valerie.
But the blood
test confirms it.
She can still get
pregnant though, right?
Look, I know it's
been a difficult journey
for the both of you,
but with a diagnosis of PCOS,
history of miscarriages,
advancing age, it's gonna
be extremely challenging.
But not impossible.
Well, the last time we ran
tests the equality was poor.
I mean, we can
retest if you'd like.
No.
I understand.
I'm sorry to give
you the bad news,
but there are other
options you can consider
like egg donation,
surrogacy, adoption.
Okay.
Thanks Dr. Dennison.
In the meantime, I'll send
over something for the nausea.
You can pick it up
at the pharmacy.
- Thank you.
- You're welcome.
- Hey.
- Hey.
Can I get you anything?
Make you some tea?
No, I'm fine.
I don't need anything.
Okay. But Baby, you should
at least eat something.
Vaughn, why didn't
you listen to me
when I asked you
not to mention
anything about the baby?
Now I have to deal with
this all over again.
No, no. Val, you don't.
You don't.
We're gonna deal with
this together, Baby.
- I'm going upstairs.
- Baby, Baby.
Baby, hey, Valerie.
Val, hey, wait, let's
talk about this.
Talk about what?
The doctor already said.
It's near damn impossible
for me to carry a baby.
So I need to process this new.
Okay. Wait.
You can, Valerie!
On my own.
Man, come on. We
can talk about this.
We can work this out together.
You don't have to walk away.
Baby.
Charysse. What,
what's going on?
What's wrong? What's wrong?
Vaughn, I messed
up big time.
You messed up.
Messed up how?
What? What's, what happened?
I'm pregnant.
Are, you're
what? Are you sure?
Yes. I just left
the doctor's office.
God.
Vaughn,
I can't have a baby right now.
I'm supposed to finish grad
school and then move to Texas.
Damn!
I have to wait and
then move to Texas.
Vaughn, why is this
happening to me?
Okay, okay, okay. Alright.
I'm sorry. Look, look...
What am I gonna tell
Daddy, Tia and Mama Becca?
- Don't don't.
- They're gonna be
so disappointed.
I know. I know.
Hey Sis. Look, look at me.
Look. Hey, hey, hey.
Relax. Calm.
It's, it's gonna be okay.
Just...what?
It's all right.
Val, what am I gonna do?
Come on. It's gonna be okay.
Val, sweetie, I brought
you something to eat. Okay?
Good morning.
Morning.
You're not dressed.
Nope.
I'm not going to church today.
Val, come on.
Baby, you've been cooped up in
this house for the past week.
What's your point?
My point is, my point is,
I think that being around
people who love you
will make you feel better.
Yeah, well, I don't
feel like the pity looks
and somber faces.
And I'm tired of the
I'm so sorry texts,
emails, empty prayers.
You can't blame them
for being concerned
and showing their
support, Baby.
I don't wanna make you
late for church today.
Your Sunday School
kids need you.
I hate seeing you
hurting like this.
Okay, okay.
Through thy precious
We shall
Through thy precious
All of them
That's what is
assured for me
Through thy precious
To my precious,
bleeding side
Lord I pray
Thank you for your grace
Thank you for
your mercy, Lord
Thank you for
your saving blood
Through thy precious
bleeding side
Hey
Bleeding side
Hallelujah.
Amen.
As believers, we have
to accept the fact
that being a Christian
does not protect us
from life's troubles.
Yes.
We have an adversary.
Being like Jesus puts
a target on our backs.
Yes, yes.
Life is gonna knock us down.
Oh yes.
But when we
feel discouraged,
when we are facing defeat,
that's when our faith can
be strengthened the most.
Yes.
Say it, Pastor.
When circumstances make us
want to throw in the towel
and give up.
Yes.
That's when we have to
stand strong on God's Word.
Life is not fair.
- Amen.
- You're right about it.
It's gonna knock you down.
Yes.
But you can't stay there.
Can't stay there.
Say it, Pastor.
The righteous will fall.
But they don't stay down.
- Yes.
- Uh huh.
Because God will pick
you right up again.
Yes!
And he is able!
He is able
Yes, he is.
He is able to make you stand
Yes.
But you gotta trust him
- Yes.
- Come on, Pastor.
You gotta trust him
You gotta trust him
You got to trust him
Yes!
We gotta trust him enough
to reach up in
hope to his name.
Yes.
Tell him, choir.
Hold to his hand
God's unchanging hand
Are you listening?
Oh
Hold to his hand
Not a man's hand.
God's unchanging hand
For this world
is full of trouble.
Build your hopes on him
Turn on
You'll be full of faith
Hold to God's
unchanging hand
Oh
Hold to his hand
Make it personal.
God's unchanging hand
I'm gonna.
Hold to his hand
God's unchange
God's unchanging hand
Yes, this world-
Build your hope
Build your hopes on
God's unchanging sand
Turn on
You gotta hold to
God's unchanging hand
May the Lord bless
you and keep you.
Yes!
Make his face
to shine on you.
Yes.
And give you peace
in the name of Jesus.
Amen.
Amen!
Amen. Amen.
I assume you're
not drinking.
No, I'm good.
Look, we just came
to check on you.
I'm fine.
Really?
'Cause you don't look fine.
I mean, it's not
like you've been
answering any of
our phone calls.
You know I'm sorry
I'm not in the mood
for much conversation.
I don't really have
anything to say.
Well I do.
I wanna apologize to you.
What I said to Vaughn that
day when I told him my news
was selfish and disrespectful
and I should have
known better.
I love you and the last
thing I'd ever want to do
is hurt you.
I know that. Charysse, I do.
I think I owe you
an apology too.
I should have been there
for you when you needed me,
but I couldn't.
And I still don't
know if I can.
I'm, I'm just-
You're just processing
your own grief, sweetie.
And there is nothing
wrong with that.
You just need time to
deal with this loss.
And Charysse, you need to
understand and respect that.
I do.
Good, 'cause you're both
going through a lot right now.
But the thing you
have to remember
is that even though it feels
like you're alone, you're not.
God is still right
there in the middle
just hugging you and
holding you and loving you.
And so am I.
I love you.
I love you.
- I love you too.
- We do love you.
Yes, you're gonna
get this love.
You run girl.
- No.
- We're coming in.
Get all of this love,
all of this love.
I love you.
- I love you too.
- I love you.
How's Val doing?
She's angry.
I wish she would've been
here to hear the sermon.
I mean, life just
knocked her down.
And I keep trying
to fix things,
but it seems like I
just make 'em worse.
Sweetie, some things you are
not going to be able to fix.
That's God's job,
Vaughn, not yours.
Listen, Son, imagine
you, Val, Mama Becca and I,
we're all riding in a car.
Who's gonna be in control?
Whoever's driving.
Exactly.
We're just the passengers.
God is in control.
And what we have to do
is trust that he knows
where he's taking us and how
we're going to get there.
And one thing God doesn't
need is a backseat driver.
What you're going
to have to do
is experience the ride
the whole way through.
Take your hands off the
steering wheel, Baby
and let him drive.
Come on.
Let's all pray.
Heavenly Father.
God, I'm lost.
And I need your help.
And I know that faith
without works is dead.
So I need you to
show me the way.
'Cause I love Vaughn.
I love Vaughn.
And my heart is hurting.
God I, I need you
to make it okay.
Son of man, where
are you going?
Can you slow down, 'cause I
need just a bit of your time
Thank you.
Thank you.
Valerie and Charysse remind
me of me and my sister.
She couldn't understand why
I wanted to move to Virginia
after I graduated from college
instead of coming back
home to be near the family.
She thought that I
was being selfish.
Really?
Our father was
undergoing chemo.
She told me that I'd
be hurting the family.
What she didn't realize
was that my father
was the one who encouraged
me to pursue my dreams.
Sounds like a great man.
He was the absolute best.
It took my sister a long time
to realize that he was right.
It wasn't until
finding her now fiancee
and enjoying her own life
that she finally understood
why I wanted to live mine.
You know, God always has
a way of working things out.
Yeah, I guess you're right.
How did things work out
for Valerie and Vaughn?
Valerie
prayed a lot,
but eventually got
herself together.
She even made her
way back to church.
Everything seemed to be back
on track for the couple.
God's got joy
God's got joy
God's got joy
God's got joy
God's got joy
God's got joy
God's got joy
God's got joy
God's got joy
God's got joy
God's got joy
God's got joy
God's got joy
God's got joy
God's got joy
God's got joy
God's got joy
God's got joy
God's got joy
God's got joy
Yes he has
Yes he has
Yes he has
Oh yes he does
Thank you!
Z Clark and the New
Experience Choir!
Alright. Amen.
Yes!
Welcome everyone.
Welcome.
We are so glad that you are
here for our service today,
especially since we
are celebrating love-
Yes.
By honoring all our
beautiful married couples.
Amen?
Amen.
Now we all know
God is the ultimate love.
- Yes!
- Talk to that.
- Amen?
- Amen.
See, he give us the
blueprint for love
in 1st Corinthians 13.
Now we learn love is patient,
love is kind.
Yes.
And that it embraces
and doesn't resist.
Yes.
In marriage, things
don't always go as planned.
And when it don't,
that's when we have
to embrace one another
to resist the urge.
Okay.
Yes. Yes.
Come on.
Our faith
is stronger together.
- Yes.
- All right.
Amen?
It's good to have you back,
Valerie, we missed you.
It's good to be back.
I know this past few
weeks have been challenging.
I just want you to know
I'm here as a resource
if you want to
talk, vent, cry.
And again, talk...
Val?
Yes, yes, yes.
Are you alright?
Yes.
Actually, I think I just
got the answer I needed.
That husband of yours
is something else.
He's really a
big kid at heart.
He is, isn't he?
I'll go get the
rest of the bags.
What's with all
the junk food?
Oh, Chris and Elijah
are gonna come over
and play some video games.
So I got some junk
food for the occasion.
You know, nothing goes better
with a day of video games
than cookies and ice cream.
Right, so when
did you decide
you were hanging
out with the boys?
Uh, do you have a problem
with 'em coming over?
I didn't think it
was a big deal, Baby.
Yeah, of course not.
Because nothing's ever
a big deal with you.
Is it Vaughn?
Okay then
why is this even an issue?
Because you have a
habit of doing things
without even
considering me first.
Valerie, come on.
That's not true.
Hey.
Yo, Mr. Vaughn, I
brought my controller.
Me too.
Uh, look guys,
I'm gonna have to take a
rain check on game night.
What Mr. Vaughn,
you promised
if we got all As and
Bs we could celebrate.
I, I know, I know, I know.
And I, I'm sorry.
I'm really proud of you both
and we'll celebrate soon.
Just right now is
not a good time.
- Hey.
- Hi.
Hi, Ms. Valerie.
Mr. Vaughn got you
guys a lotta treats.
So go ahead and go in.
- Thank you.
- Thank you.
Baby, you sure?
I'm positive.
Okay.
Where you going?
Valerie?
Val. What the hell?
Hell.
You know how many
times I've called you?
Where have you been?
Sorry, Vaughn.
But I needed space.
I needed to think. Breathe.
It's one o'clock
in the morning,
so you have to gimme
something more than space.
I had a lot on my mind,
so I had to go
somewhere and clear it.
Is that okay?
Because it's been punch in
the gut after another for me.
And I'm tired, so I needed
a breather from everything.
Oh, okay.
So did you get the
clarity that you needed?
- Actually, I did.
- Oh, okay.
What is that?
I want a divorce.
What are you doing?
Valerie?
Baby, look, I know
we're going through
a difficult time right now,
but this is ridiculous.
Will you talk to me please?
Valerie.
Babe.
You know what, Valerie?
There's no reason whatsoever.
There's no reason for you
to even say that word to me
or for you to be
doing any of this.
You know why?
Because it's not happening.
'Cause I'm not
letting it happen.
You know what?
Okay, I'll tell you what,
do this all day long.
You're gonna talk
to me eventually.
Vaughn, please
don't do this.
Don't do what?
Hmm? Don't do what?
Valerie, what, stop you
from acting crazy right now?
Because that's exactly
what you're doing.
This is crazy.
I'm not crazy.
Well it looks
that way to me!
Vaughn, I'm leaving
and there's nothing
you can do about.
Look, Baby, look.
I'm sorry. Look.
Hey, hey.
You are my wife, okay?
And I love you more
than anything or anyone.
Don't you know that?
Vaughn.
I love you more than you know,
but I can't stay with you
knowing that I can't
make you happy.
What are you talking about?
Where, where you
get that from, Babe?
I'm, I'm sorry Baby.
Look, look at me.
I'm, I'm happy. Okay?
Stop.
- I'm happy, Val.
- Stop.
Stop, stop.
I can't be married to you.
I can never give you a child.
Look, child or not.
You're my life, Baby.
You're my world.
And I'm not letting
you go. You hear me?
I'm, I'm not
letting you leave.
You don't have a choice.
I have a choice.
Yes, I have a choice, Baby.
I have a choice.
Vaughn, you don't
have a choice.
Valerie.
Baby!
Baby!
You couldn't have
I'd strip myself
bare for you
Just to keep you next to me
Oh and that's how
I fell for you
Regardless of all those
times you made a fool out of
me
You knew it wouldn't be easy
For you to walk
away from me, yeah
When I see you,
when I see you
Everything
looks so good, Ma.
You made all of Dad's faves.
Yes I did.
You little thief.
You know better.
You're right. You're right.
But hopefully he
comes down soon.
'Cause I'm hungry, Mom.
He will.
He will, Baby.
But you still haven't
told me where Vaughn is.
Oh, Lindsey's here.
Hey girl, you look cute.
Um, don't "Hey girl" me.
You have been ignoring my
texts and calls all week.
What's going on with you?
I'll talk to you
about it later.
Lindsey Baby, you made it.
Oh, hey auntie.
Now you know I wouldn't miss
this birthday boy
celebration for nothing.
Look it. Oo you look cute!
Well dinner's served.
Oh, great, because
I'm starving.
Hey.
Happy birthday, Uncle E.
Happy birthday, Daddy.
Thank you both.
That's my beautiful girls.
Oo, y'all
think this is enough food?
My darling husband requested
all of this and I obliged.
Yes, your aunt knows all
too well how to make me happy.
And you do the
same for me, honey.
Mwah.
Don't worry, she's
just being nice
'cause it's my birthday.
Tomorrow she'll be back
to bossing me around.
Exactly.
So you better enjoy
this while you can.
Look, I don't know about
y'all, but I'm ready to eat.
Val, where is Vaughn?
Uh, he's not coming.
Uh, why?
He, he's never missed a
family celebration before.
I asked him not to.
Now why would you do that?
We're just not seeing eye to
eye on some things right now.
And I thought it would be
best if he wasn't here.
Wha, what are you
you talking about?
Look, I think that
we should eat first.
And I can explain that later.
We don't want the
food to get cold.
Uh no, no, no, no, no.
No Baby girl, this,
this food can wait.
You, you need to tell us
what's going on
with you and Vaughn.
I asked for a divorce.
- What?
- A divorce?
- A divorce?
- Why?
Val, you, you love Vaughn.
Yes, I do, with
all of my heart.
Which is why I
need to let him go.
Valerie, this is, this
isn't making any sense.
Look, Vaughn deserves
to be with someone
who can give him
everything he needs.
That's not me, Daddy.
Look that, that's
ridiculous, Val.
Vaughn practically worships
the ground that you walk on.
Heck, he, he thanks
God for you every day.
You don't wanna do this.
Lindsey's right, Val,
Vaughn is a man of God
and a great husband.
And Valeria, you
are a great wife.
Hell, you're a great couple.
Daddy,
how can I be a great wife and
I can't give him any kids?
And I know that's what he
wants most in this life.
Don't say that.
It's true, Lindsey.
How many years have we tried?
How many?
And still I continue
to disappoint him.
I can't keep living with that.
Baby, you don't
have to get a divorce.
You two can go to
counseling and get help.
Your dad and I are
here if you need us.
- Yes.
- You know that.
Whatever you and
Vaughn need, we got you.
Daddy, what I
need from all of you
is just to support
my decision.
My mind is made up and
I'm not gonna change it.
Happy birthday, Daddy.
Val.
Yeah, I, I need a drink.
- What?
- Need not right now.
- Of, of water, Pastor.
- Hold on.
I'm sorry, but your
daughter is trippin'.
Camera, it's my
birthday. Please.
I'm sorry.
Just you can have the
big piece of chicken
'cause I just can't
at this point.
Thanks for coming, Val.
Of course.
Look, I know you love us and
I appreciate your concern,
but this conversation
is pointless.
You seem certain
about this, Valerie.
Why is that?
Because I know that
I'm doing the right thing
for both of us.
No, no, no, no.
This is not for
the both of us.
This is for you.
Vaughn,
I've prayed about this
more than you know,
and I've realized that you
will end up resenting me
because I can't
bear you children
and I can't live with that.
Vaughn, I have never
wanted you to feel trapped.
Trapped is a very
strong word, Val.
Vaughn loves you
unconditionally.
You think you're the only
woman that has gone through
this?
You're not.
Sarah went through
it for years,
not able to give
Abraham a child.
But God fulfilled his promise
and blessed them with Isaac.
He did the same thing
for Pastor T and I.
Yes, he did.
We went more than a decade
without having a
child of our own.
Yes.
Then we were
blessed to be able to step in
and and raise
Vaughn and Charysse.
Yes.
And I'm like a father to him.
Rebecca loves them as much
as if she had given
birth to them herself.
And Vaughn loves you as
much as I love my wife.
And for the past 10 years,
Vaughn has been the
most incredible husband.
Yes.
But now I want you to
enjoy the rest of your life
with someone who can
fulfill all of your needs.
You Baby, you
already do that.
No, I don't.
You are both spiritually
grounded individuals.
And you have always said
that you are the answer
to each other's prayer.
And see, I still
believe that.
I, I do. I still believe that.
But clearly she doesn't.
You have to trust the
journey God has you on, Val.
Even if right now you
don't understand it.
Pastor Terry, the hardest
thing that I have had to
accept:
motherhood isn't
part of my journey.
But that doesn't mean
that fatherhood isn't
part of Vaughn's.
No. Let's join
hands and pray.
Prayer is what got
me to this decision!
My new prayer is that
Vaughn and everybody else
accept that decision.
Valerie, God
doesn't make mistakes.
You gotta trust that he
knows what he's doing.
You once told me that love
is about sacrifice, right?
Yes.
Then I'm gonna do
everything that I can
to make sure Vaughn
can experience all the
happiness he desires.
Valerie.
Yeah.
You see, they switched.
They switched.
They switched the
things around.
They ain't switched nothing.
- They did switch it.
- They ain't switched nothing.
Dude, this is not jumping.
It's supposed to jump.
No it's just
you, it's the user.
It's the batteries.
I gotta tell
you though, bro,
I know you and Val have
had your challenges,
but y'all always come
out on the other side
and you're happy.
Yeah.
Well, I love Val so much
and I don't want our
marriage to end, but...
I don't know what to do.
Look, sometimes you
just gotta let people go
and just pray that they
come to their senses.
Oh my! No!
You're a cheater.
- It's the batteries!
- No, you suck!
I told you.
- Vaughn.
- Listen,
I have something to say.
Ju, just please just hear
me out and I'll leave.
Fine. Come in.
Listen,
I've thought about it
and I've prayed
about it, and um,
I'm willing to give
you the divorce.
Look, I know it's
hard, and this-
On one condition.
I want us to go
on this cruise.
Okay, look, it's
non-refundable,
nontransferable.
We owe it to your
parents and to ourselves.
But just go and
talk to some-
Vaughn I don't think-
Val, I'm asking for
this one thing from you.
I just want one last
good memory together.
- Okay.
- Okay, good.
Then it's settled.
We'll go on the cruise and
you can have your divorce.
What'd I miss?
I don't understand
why we have to continue
to sit here and wait.
Why not just let us de plane?
Maybe because
the pilot has faith
that we're going to
take off anytime now.
I guess.
Trust me.
You are not gonna miss
your sister's wedding.
Are you always
this positive?
Pretty much.
You never get worked up
or worried about anything?
Well, of course I do,
but I try to understand
that when things are
outta my control,
I just go with it, because
I know who's in charge.
Oh yeah, I know that too.
But um-
And you know,
did you know that God's voice
thunders in marvelous ways.
He does great things
beyond our understanding.
And he says to the snow,
fall on the Earth and
says to the rain shower,
be a mighty downpour so
that everyone he has made
knows his works and he
brings in the clouds
to water his Earth
and show his love.
Wow.
I never thought about
a storm that way.
Yeah.
My father always says,
God always has a purpose
and plan for everything,
including storms.
Your father seems
like a wise man.
Very much so.
He's my inspiration.
So speaking of plans,
did Vaughn's plans
save his marriage?
Not entirely.
So how do you feel
about having Pastor Ron
speak at the conference?
Oh, absolutely.
He's amazing.
Yeah. I'll give him a call.
Come in.
Knock, knock.
Hey! He's back.
Bearing gifts.
Hey.
Oh welcome home, Son.
Thank you. This is for you.
- Oh!
- That's for you.
Alrighty. Thank you.
So, how was the cruise?
Uh, the cruise was nice.
You, you and Val,
you enjoy yourselves?
Well, we tried.
You know, we spent most
of our time arguing,
being frustrated
with one another.
We spent more time apart
than we did together, so...
Oh, Vaughn, I'm so
sorry, sweetheart.
So no resolve?
Nope.
We're moving forward
with the divorce.
No.
Yeah.
My marriage is over.
I've learned to accept it and
nothing's gonna bring us back
other than a miracle, so...
Miracles happen
every day, Vaughn.
She's right.
Don't you give up
on your marriage.
Now, even though
right now you and Val
are moving in
different directions,
God is still in
the driver's seat.
TV, loveseat,
refrigerator, sofa
Space game going,
whole family's over
Cool in the summertime
Heat when it's
colder in this house
My mama, Jesus
and Martin Luther
Hanging on the wall,
let me introduce ya
I was gonna build my
family's future in this house
But sometimes your best
Just ain't enough
Wait, wait, wait.
So Vaughn is really
dating again?
Yes.
And it is the nurse who helped
deliver Charysse's baby.
Wow. Now that's,
that's crazy.
How do you, how do
you feel about that?
About what?
About your
husband moving on?
I made my peace with it.
Well you know,
I'm gonna be honest.
I was hoping that cruise
would get you two
back together again.
Yeah. Well, we barely spoke.
He went his way
and I went mine.
Well, now the divorce is
final and he's moved on.
Shh, you can move on too.
Girl, I still haven't gotten
those final divorce papers.
They were supposed to be
mailed out months ago.
Maybe it's a sign.
A sign?
No, no.
Why are we sitting up here
talking about my
ex-husband anyway?
Tonight is a night
of celebration
and friendship and
new beginnings.
- Okay.
- Yeah, speaking of which,
um, I think I'm gonna
get some work done.
Get some new boobs,
waist reduction.
Well alright then.
Here's the new
boobs and a new bod.
- I like it.
- Mm-hmm.
I like it.
I can tell that you and
your sister are really close.
Have you always been that way?
Yeah, yeah.
Yeah. Pretty much.
Yeah, our parents passed
away when she was 12.
And my godparents, Pastor
Terry and Lady Rebecca,
they stepped in and they
helped me raise her.
Oh, amazing.
I love that she named
the baby after you.
What a little cutie.
Yeah, he is quite handsome.
I mean, I know I could be a
little biased, but, you know.
So what about you?
Any thoughts of
having children?
Ah, you know, Zoe,
once upon a time
there was nothing
I wanted more in this
world than to be a father.
But now I, I'm not so sure.
Really?
Why not?
It's a long story.
That's fair.
How about dessert?
Excuse me.
This is a lot.
Are you sure you wanna
go through with this?
Yes. Yes, yes, yes.
New boobs, new bod, remember?
Okay, I'm just asking.
You know what they
say with them things
all sitting up
perky, you know?
Maybe that's what I need.
- Uh, Mrs. Taylor?
- I love it.
It's Ms.
Sorry, Ms. Taylor
please follow me.
New boobs, new you.
Hi, I just wanted to let
you know that Ms. Taylor
will be out in a few minutes.
What? A few minutes.
It's only been, it's
only been 15 minutes.
Is everything okay?
Well, unfortunately
she will not be having a
procedure this morning.
Why? What?
Well did something happen?
She's fine. She can
explain when she comes out.
Oh, okay. Thank you.
Thank you.
Valerie. What's going on?
What'd you change your mind?
Girl, say something.
Open your mouth.
Say some words.
Hey! Come in.
Hello brother, how are you?
What a surprise.
A little big head.
Look at you. Looking all good.
Hey, wait, where's my nephew?
He is with Mama
Becca and Daddy T.
They like spoiling him
and I needed a break,
so I came to check on you.
Oh, okay.
Well, I hear that.
Well, I'm just
making some food.
You want something to eat?
Yes. Yes.
Okay, cool.
Go ahead. Pop a squat.
I'll make you a plate.
Okay.
So, how are things
going with Zoe?
Are you enjoying dating again?
Yeah. Yeah.
It's uh, it's been
an adjustment.
Do you like her?
Yeah, she's nice.
Hmm.
Hmm.
No, I just um...
I guess I'm just taking things
a little slow, you know?
I don't wanna, I don't
wanna rush anything.
I get it.
I mean, after being
married for so long,
of course it's gonna take a
while to get back into dating.
Yeah.
Yeah, yeah it um,
Yeah it, it, it
does take a minute.
You haven't been
to church in a while.
You're missed.
Yeah. Yeah.
I, I know.
It just feels different
without Valerie.
You know, I guess
it was something we
always did together.
It was a major part
of our marriage and...
you know Sis, sometimes I,
I don't even know if I'm gonna
feel normal again, you know?
You will, Vaughn,
you're just going through
your adjustment period.
But things are gonna
work out in your favor.
You already know that
because you're the one
who taught me that.
Yeah, yeah.
Yeah, deep down I know
that they will,
because they always do.
But thank you
for the reminder.
You know, from time to time
I tend to forget, so...
Alright, bring it in.
Aw.
It's okay.
- Thank you.
- You're welcome.
Go eat your food.
Would you look at that? Mm.
Put my foot in it.
I taste like it.
Grabbed your mail.
Thank you.
My divorce papers.
Of course they came today.
And of course they
sent me both copies.
Mm!
Val, you've gotta
talk to Vaughn.
Girl, it's been over a week.
He has a right to know
that you're pregnant.
Lindsey, this is a mess.
This is such a big mess.
I literally forced
my husband away,
made him divorce me
because I didn't think
I could get pregnant.
Now the divorce is finalized?
And I'm pregnant.
What am I supposed
to say to him?
Oops, Baby, I, I
made a mistake.
Listen, listen,
you gotta trust.
You gotta trust and
have unwavering faith
in what God is doing.
Now is not the time to lean
onto your own understanding.
- Hey Baby.
- Zoe. Hey.
- Hey!
- Hey, hey.
I, I didn't uh.
Yeah, I'm um,
I'm kinda in the middle
of something right now.
Okay.
I didn't mean to bother you.
No, no, no, no, no, no.
You, you're not bothering me.
It's just I...
It's just that I was,
you know, I would...
Look, we'll talk soon. Okay?
Will we?
Yes, we will.
Hey, hey, yeah, yeah,
listen, I need your help.
Yeah? Okay.
Alright. Thank you.
Thank you. Alright.
Okay, bye.
Vaughn.
Uh, don't be mad. I
told him where you live.
I'm not mad. Thank you, Sis.
I'll leave you two to talk.
Thank you.
I'm sorry for showing up
on announced, but I just...
Valerie, Val? Hey!
It's the divorce decree.
Okay.
Okay, now look,
doesn't matter what a
piece of paper says, okay?
I'll always love you, so...
There's something else.
I'm pregnant.
You what?
Pregnant.
I don't, I don't know.
I don't, I don't know what,
I don't know what
to say about that.
What do you want me to say
about what, what, what is
that?
I don't. Why are
you telling me?
I, I didn't plan for
any of this to happen.
I just, I wasn't sick.
I, I, I had no symptoms.
I, I, I'm barely even showing.
And they told me last
week and then the papers-
You don't, you don't
owe me no explanation
about none of that.
- Vaughn, you don't-
- You know what?
You know what's so funny?
All this time, all
this time, 10 years,
the thing that we
wanted the most.
You know I wanted this.
You know I wanted this.
The thing we wanted the most.
Now you get to have
it with somebody else.
I swew.
You know what?
I gotta go.
Thank you for these papers
and you have a good life.
I want you to have a good
life with your new man.
And y'all new baby.
- You're the father.
- What?
You are the father, Vaughn.
Are you freaking
kidding me right now?
How the hell am I the father?
I'm six and a half
months pregnant.
No, you can't be.
Look hey, look you.
Oh.
Okay, hold on.
You know, yeah, yeah.
Just need to sit down.
Um, could you gimme something
to drink please, Valerie?
Need something, need
something please.
This is, so this our baby.
This is our baby?
What is so funny?
God has uh, got one heck
of a sense of humor, man.
Yeah, he does.
Are you serious?
Wait, I have so
many questions.
What about Zoe?
Did he break up with her
or did they stay together?
Wait, did Valerie and
Vaughn get back together?
Do they actually
have the baby?
Oh, I gotta know
what happened next.
Oh, me too.
Well, things
moved quickly for the couple.
By the power vested in me.
I now pronounce you
husband and wife.
What God has joined together
let no one set asunder.
Y'all can kiss.
Ladies and
gentlemen, I'm happy to
announce
that we are finally
cleared to take off.
The fasten seat
belt sign is now on.
We will be arriving
in Atlanta shortly.
Flight staff, please
prepare for take off.
I told you.
Yes, you did.
We just gotta keep the faith.
Yeah, you know,
God is strategic and his
timing is always perfect.
It is.
So I was thinking
maybe we can grab dinner
while we're both in Atlanta.
I'd love that.
Great.
So much pressure for me.
- Yeah, I believe it.
- Trice, Trice!
Oh, there's my
sister and her fiance.
Aw.
Oh my goodness.
We've been watching
the weather reports
and it was so scary.
I didn't think you
were gonna make it.
You know I wasn't gonna miss
your wedding for the world.
- You better not.
- Come here.
- Hi Shaun.
- Hey Trice.
Glad you made it.
I know, me too.
Jordan.
Jordan. This is my sister,
Maya, and her fiance, Shawn.
Guys, this is Jordan.
He's also here for a
wedding anniversary.
Mm! Nice to
meet you, Jordan.
Likewise. Congratulations.
Hey man. Nice
to meet you bro.
Same.
Oh Latrice, I want to
introduce you to my mom and
dad.
Mom and dad!
Latrice, these are
my amazing parents,
Vaughn and Valerie Taylor.
Oh my goodness.
Jordan has told me
so much about you.
So nice to meet you.
He did, did he?
It's nice to meet
you too, dear.
So I am officiating
their vow renewal
for the 35th
wedding anniversary.
Wow, that's incredible.
I mean, we are very blessed.
35 years is amazing.
So her and I are actually
getting married tomorrow.
Any advice or words
of wisdom for us?
Hmm.
Listen, when the
troubles arise
and trust me, they will, Son,
no matter what happens,
don't ever worry
about who gets the last word,
because God always
has the final say.
Amen.
They don't think
they'll be able
To get your loan approved
Daughters don't think
there's much more
That they'll be able to do
Jesus, lay your
hands on my situation
I'm falling to
my knees to pray
'Cause I know God,
you have, you have
The final say
over my situation
Final say
Lord, I'm trusting
Final say
You've never forsaken
Final say
Your word is true
So Lord I'll be here
waiting for your
Final say
For when you speak
Final say
I'll obey and I won't move
'Til I hear your final say
Oh
More than his money
Right now everything is due
More questions
than I have answers
And I ain't go a clue
Tell me what to do
Tell me what to do now
Lord, 'cause I
can't see my way
You've got it covered, God
'Cause you have
the final say
Final say
Lord I'm trusting
Final say
You'll never forsake us
Final say
Your Word is true
So Lord I'll be here
waiting for your
Final say
For when you speak
Final say
I'll obey and I won't move
'Til I hear your final
Nowhere to run
Nowhere to hide
Now is the time
To let your spirit guide
When trouble comes my way
When trouble's my way
You brighten up my day
You brighten my day
You are my strength within
My strength within
Oh you are lifting me
You lift me up,
you lift me up
You lift me up,
you lift me up
You lift me, this world
tries to knock me down
You lift me up,
you lift me up
You lift me up,
you lift me up
You lift me up when this
world tries to knock me down
This world can knock me down
This world can knock me down
This world can knock me down
This world can knock me down
This world can knock me down
This world can knock me down
This world can knock me down
Can knock me down
Ladies and
gentlemen, brothers and
sisters,
the time has come to move
out into deeper waters,
to trust our faith in him.
No matter the
moment he is able.
Now unto him who's able to do
exceedingly and abundantly
above all we could ask
or think of.
He is a waymaker,
a strong provider,
we trust in him.
He will sustain you, keep you.
He will lift you up.
When trouble comes my way
Trouble comes my way
You brighten up my day
You brighten my day
You are my strength within
My strength within
Oh you are lifting me
You lift me up,
you lift me up
You lift me up, you do
You lift me up when this
world tries to knock me down
Tries to knock me down
You lift me up
You lift me up
No matter the problem
You lift me up
When this world
Tries to knock me down
This world can't
knock me down
This world can't
knock me down
This world can't
knock me down
This world tries
to knock me down
This world can't
knock me down
This world can't
knock me down
This world can't
knock me down
No, no
You lift me up in air