Sullivan's Crossing (2023) s04e10 Episode Script
Healing Hearts
1
(SOFT MUSIC)
It's okay to let a
broken thing just be ♪
It takes courage to walk away ♪
It's not fair when it
isn't what we dreamed ♪
Can't blame the stars when ♪
There's a night they don't shine ♪
It's not your fault
what you have to face ♪
Can't blame a heart that
slowly breaks over time ♪
You're allowed to scream it out ♪
Till your lungs can barely breathe ♪
(THEME MUSIC)
Is this as good as it's gonna get ♪
I've given all I can give ♪
But the rivers still
get wider, wider ♪
We've been here all along ♪
Through the valleys we carry on ♪
The journey takes us higher, higher ♪
This could be a home
if we try to build it ♪
This could be a life
that's one in a million ♪
All the hard times
yeah they were worth it ♪
Time and time and time again ♪
Ooh whoa whoa ooh ♪
Whoa whoa ooh Whoa whoa ooh ♪
Time and time and time again ♪
(GENTLE MUSIC)
- Hey, M'Chi.
- Hey.
You're not going into
the clinic this morning?
I took the day off to
help set up for the party.
Well, I'm glad you came by.
I'd like to introduce you
to our friend, Danny Madore.
Danny's organizing our ceremony today.
Maggie is Sully's daughter.
Oh, well, nice to meet you.
It's nice to meet you.
I'm sorry Sully isn't
here right now. He
He would have loved
to be a part of this.
Well, I should probably get going.
I got to meet the rental
company for the tent.
(FRANK): I'll come with you.
And where do you think you're going?
I'm gonna go give
Danny a hand setting up.
So you're not just trying
to get out of helping me?
Course not.
I love you.
(TENDER MUSIC)
Kisâkihitin.
I love you too.
- See ya!
- (FRANK): See ya.
That man can sweet talk
his way out of a paper bag.
You and Frank are so good together.
How are you and Cal doing?
I don't know.
He's been keeping his
distance the past couple days.
I'm sorry, Maggie.
I really want to fix things, I just,
I don't know how to do
that if he won't talk to me.
I'm sure he just needs time.
I hope so.
(MELANCHOLIC MUSIC)
(BIRDS CHIRPING)
(ROB): Morning. Pretty quiet.
I think the breakfast rush is
over. I can help you prep lunch.
Oh, it's already done.
- Oh.
- Me and Amir came in early.
Wanted to make sure
we had plenty of time
to prep the food for the party tonight.
I'll get started on the potato salad.
Actually, we decided a
cucumber and tomato salad
would be better.
How come?
'Cause there was already
potatoes in the fishcakes.
Right.
Okay, how 'bout I pack up
the cutlery and the plates,
and I'll get 'em over to the hall?
Cal's coming by later to do that.
Okay, I guess you guys got
everything under control.
Maybe you want to find
something else to do?
Right.
(SIGHING)
(EXHALING)
Done!
(SIGHING CONTENTLY)
(CHUCKLING)
What do you think?
It's beautiful, Edna.
Yeah, I thought it would be nice
to have a new ribbon skirt
today to honour the occasion.
I really wanted to wait
till Sully got home,
but Danny was worried it
would be too cold by then.
He'll understand. He
knows what it's like
this time of year.
You tell him what
happened with you and Cal?
I tried calling.
Helen said he went to Dublin
to track down a distant cousin.
Frank won't admit it, but
I know he really misses him.
We all do.
Yeah.
Ooh, I didn't realize the time.
Do you mind watching the store for me?
I need to run a few
errands before the ceremony.
I'll be back as soon as I can.
(MELANCHOLIC MUSIC)
(BIRDS CHIRPING)
Thank you.
- Hey, Ben.
- Hey.
What happened?
I got sucker punched in the cafeteria.
This isn't right.
Let me go find someone.
Make sure this doesn't happen again.
Thanks.
(KNOCKING)
Please, y-you gotta
get me outta here, Cal.
Sam's been talking to the
Crown about a possible deal.
What kinda deal?
A reduced sentence
in exchange for you pleading guilty.
Wait
you want me to plead guilty?
But I-I didn't do anything wrong.
I'm not convinced the judge
is gonna see it that way,
based on your priors.
All right?
So, I recommend you take some time
and really think this through.
Because this is your best shot
at getting outta here quickly.
(BREATHING SHAKILY)
(ROB): Thanks for meeting me.
Thought you'd be working today.
Yeah, so did I.
What's wrong?
Well, you remember that friend
I told you about that's helping me?
The chef from New York?
Yeah. I don't know, I just
I didn't realize that
me asking him to stay
would mean he's, uh,
you know, so hands-on.
Too many cooks in the kitchen, huh?
Yeah. Something like that.
So ask him to leave.
I can't.
I need someone to help
if I'm gonna be commuting
to Toronto to see Finn.
So, I guess that means you
let him pick the scholarship?
Yeah, I-I wanted to wait to
tell you in person, you know?
And and it's okay
because it makes what I
have to say a little easier.
What's that?
My ex took a job in Victoria.
And I've decided to move there too.
Okay, um
So what does that mean for me and you?
Well, it seems like neither
one of us is in a place
where we can commit to
a relationship right now.
I-I guess you're right.
(TENDER MUSIC)
I didn't know you
were here. Sorry, uh
I just wanted to see if
Frank and Edna were willing
to write a letter of support for Ben.
Thought it might come in handy.
Yeah, I'll let them know.
Um, I'd love to help, too.
Maybe I could write a letter.
Sure, I'll text you
the attorney's number.
You can deal with him directly.
All right, well, I
should probably get going.
Promised Syd and Amir that
I'd help them move some things
over to the hall.
Cal?
I know you're still angry with me.
But do you think there's any way
we could still get past all this?
I don't think so, Maggie.
Why not?
Because I need someone who's capable
of fully committing to love.
I just don't think you are.
Can we just talk about it, please?
I need to go.
(MELANCHOLIC MUSIC)
(BIRDS CHIRPING)
Oh, sorry that took so long.
M'chi?
You're cleaning. What's wrong?
Cal was here.
And it didn't go well?
(SIGHING)
I want to try and work things out
and he won't give me another chance.
Oh, I'm sorry, Maggie.
Maybe he's right not to.
What do you mean?
Maybe I've been hurt too many times
to put someone else first.
Come here.
I know you, Maggie Sullivan,
and I don't believe that for a second.
Aashtum.
Thanks, Edna.
(SIGHING)
(MELANCHOLIC MUSIC)
(PLATES RATTLING)
(SOFT GRUNT)
Thanks for doing this, Cal.
Yeah, no problem.
It helps keep my mind off things anyway.
Still can't believe
you and Maggie broke up.
Thought you two were the perfect couple.
I guess we were both wrong.
I gonna grab the last
box of twinkle lights.
Okay.
Hey, Rob.
Hey, Cal.
Looks like we're both members
of the lonely hearts club now.
What do you mean?
Just had coffee with Jane.
She's moving to BC.
Ah.
Yeah, her ex took a job there.
She wants to be closer
to him for her son.
I really thought we were gonna work out.
I know what you mean.
Cal, Maggie's still here.
- Right?
- (SIGHING)
I know how much you
guys love each other.
So, are you sure want
to walk away from that?
Oh, let me get that for ya.
Ah, thank you.
Hey, you leavin' already?
I need to set up.
Syd, what about the lunch rush?
What about it? Amir's here.
Well, who's gonna take the orders?
Thought you said you were
looking for something to do.
(CAR DOOR CLOSES)
(EDNA): Well, I'm gonna
get going to the hall.
I promised Sydney I'd give her
a hand with those centrepieces.
I'll close up here. I'll
meet you there in a bit.
Thanks, mi girl.
(PHONE VIBRATING)
(MAGGIE): Hey.
Maggie, I know I gave you the day off
and I hate to even ask,
but Jeanie from child
welfare just called.
Uh, is everything okay?
Tracy's foster mother said
that Tracy is refusing to eat.
I would go, but I'm swamped here.
Yeah, of course. I'll head over now.
(CALL BEEPS OFF)
(GENTLE MUSIC)
I can help you with that.
Ah, I got it.
Something bothering you?
Yeah, you could say that.
Wanna tell me what's going on?
I feel like you and Sydney
have been shutting me out
ever since I got back from Toronto.
Well, why would you think that?
Maybe because you're still upset with me
for calling you a player?
I'm not holding any grudges.
(SIGHING)
Okay, well, Sydney sure is.
I think she's waiting for
you to apologize to her.
She's my little sister. Okay?
And I'm always gonna
look out for her. Always.
And other than Finn
she's all I have left.
I get it, Rob.
So, that's why I think
you should know that
Sydney and I have agreed
to keep things professional.
- I didn't know that.
- Yeah.
So we good?
- We're good.
- Great.
Uh, how 'bout we pack up
this food for the party?
Sounds good, brother.
Frank looks happy.
He is.
All this business with Glenn's land
was really weighing on him.
Yeah, he must be relieved
that it all worked out.
Now we just need Maggie
and Cal to work things out.
Yeah, I know.
Liam being here really
messed everything up.
I just wish there was
something we could do
to get them talking.
(UPLIFTING MUSIC)
I think I might have an idea.
Wanna help me with these string lights?
(MAGGIE): Dr. Carlson said
Tracy's refusing to eat?
Says she hates my cooking.
My husband and I have been
doing this a long time, and
we know the first few
weeks are a big transition.
But Tracy is proving to
be the most difficult child
we've ever fostered.
(SIGHING DEEPLY)
Well I hope I can help.
Yeah, I hope so too.
We've got three other children here
that we need to focus on as well.
I'll talk to her and see
if I can get her to be
a bit more cooperative.
Thank you.
(TRACY): You wanted to see me?
Hey.
Why don't I give you
two a minute to talk?
Thanks.
I know this is hard for you.
I wanted to come by and
see how you're doing.
I hate it here.
I know.
Ben called.
Said everything's gonna be okay.
But
I could tell he's lying.
And that's why you're not eating.
I'm so sorry, Tracy.
I know how unfair everything
must feel right now.
But we don't want you
getting sick again.
You need to be strong so
that you can be there for Ben.
You don't get it, do you?
They took him away.
And now I can't be with the one person
who's always been there for me.
Tracy, I'm so sorry.
It's all because of you.
(MELANCHOLIC MUSIC)
(DOOR SLAMS SHUT)
(SOFT MUSIC)
You really think this is gonna work?
I don't have a better idea. Do you?
No.
(SIGHING)
There's Maggie now.
Okay, I'll go ask her
for help. You go get Cal.
Okay. I'll be right back with him.
- Hey, there you are.
- Hey.
I was wondering where you'd got to.
I, um, just went to see Tracy.
She's not doing well.
Um, being separated from Ben's
been really difficult for her.
I just wish there
was more I could do.
Yeah, I know.
So, what can I do?
Well, Edna and I could
use some help putting up
- the twinkle lights.
- Yeah, lead the way.
Okay.
Alrighty.
How'd those get so tangled?
Uh no idea.
Yeah, thanks.
You know, what you and
Edna are doing here today
really means a lot.
It was the right choice.
I've got so many memories on this land.
You never did say why you left.
Guess I was trying to
figure out if I needed more.
You know how it is.
Yeah, I do.
What brought you back?
(BIRDS CHIRPING)
Missed my family.
Figured this place is who I am.
Funny how you can travel the
world looking for answers
only to find them in your own backyard.
Yeah. I know what you mean.
(HOPEFUL MUSIC)
Thank you.
Uh
Edna said you need some
help with some lights?
Yeah, we gotta put these up,
but they're pretty tangled.
Oh, you don't say.
- Hmm.
- That is a mess.
Uh, there's Amir and Rob with the food.
Edna, wanna give me a
hand with the buffet?
I'd love to.
Great.
(SNIFFLING)
Any updates on Ben's case?
His attorney's trying to
negotiate a plea deal, so
I mean, we think Ben should plead guilty
and he'll get outta there sooner.
He's agreed to do that?
Not yet, but
hope he does.
You know, he needs to convince the court
that he's willing to take
accountability for his actions.
Well, this isn't working.
(SCOFFING)
Here, let me see that. Come on.
(MELANCHOLIC MUSIC)
I know what you said before,
but I'm not ready to give up on us, Cal.
(SIGHING)
Sometimes you just
need to know when to walk away.
I never meant to hurt you.
But you did.
I should get back to work.
(SIGHING)
(DRUMMING)
(SINGING IN MI'KMAW)
(APPLAUSE)
(SPEAKING IN MI'KMAW)
all for coming today.
I'd like to start by
asking Elder Shirley
to say an opening prayer.
(SPEAKING MI'KMAW)
"Our Creator,
thank you for giving us another day.
And thank you for bringing us together."
(SPEAKING IN MI'KMAW)
"And thank you, Creator,
for all the things
that you've put on this
earth to allow us to live.
All my relations."
So, we gather here today to celebrate
the return of this beautiful
land to the Mi'kmaq Nation.
An act that will safeguard our knowledge
and ensure that the
future generations have
a safe place to practise
the medicines, the teachings,
and the traditions of our ancestors.
So, I'd like to invite Maggie Sullivan
to come up and say a few words.
(APPLAUSE)
Unfortunately, my
father, Sully Sullivan,
is unable to be here
to share the occasion.
But I speak for him, and every Sullivan,
when I say that my family made
a promise to the Mi'kmaq Nation,
to help protect the
land entrusted to them.
This is a relationship that
I value and I'm committed to,
and even though I know that
we won't always get it right,
we won't stop trying.
(TENDER MUSIC)
Thank you.
(APPLAUSE)
I'd like to invite my
friend Frank Cranebear up
to say a few words.
All the journeys that we've made,
all the paths that we've walked,
all the challenges that we've faced,
have brought us here together today.
Searching for a stronger way forward.
But to do that, we need to
open up our hearts again
so that we can heal.
(DANNY): Together we
are whole and strong.
(SPEAKING IN MI'KMAW)
(APPLAUSE)
(DRUMMING AND SINGING)
(MELANCHOLIC MUSIC)
(UPBEAT MUSIC)
(INDISTINCT CHATTER)
Hey, thank you for inviting me.
Beautiful ceremony.
Uh, yeah, thanks for coming.
I hope you know how terrible I feel
about what's happening to Ben.
I had no idea they
were gonna arrest him.
It's not your fault.
I still feel bad about accusing him
of stealing my watch.
I'm glad you got your watch back.
I'm gonna have a little more.
So, you never told him
that Ben took his watch?
(SPUTTERING)
I didn't see the point.
You know? I-I just
He was already so upset.
Maybe I made a mistake.
Maybe I should have
made him own up to it,
then he would have learned that
his actions have consequences.
- I don't know.
- No point in beating yourself up over this.
You did what you thought was best.
Yeah. I guess.
I just want to take a second to tell you
that you have been a
wonderful addition to the team.
(MAGGIE): That's nice to hear.
Well, I wouldn't say
it if I didn't mean it.
So, when you get your license,
maybe we could talk about
you staying on full time.
I, uh
I didn't realize you felt that way.
I certainly had my doubts at first,
but you certainly proved me wrong.
Well, I appreciate the offer.
I will definitely think about it.
Good.
If you don't mind, I, uh
I need to talk to someone.
I'll be right back.
Go.
Hey, Cal.
Hey.
Doesn't look like our plan worked.
Yeah. Guess we're gonna have to let them
sort things out for themselves.
(SYDNEY): Yeah, I guess so.
Well, I'm gonna go
see what Frank's up to.
Okay.
(SLOW MUSIC PLAYING)
Hey, Sydney?
Hey.
Um, I saw you standing here
alone and I just wondered
if maybe you'd care to dance?
- Uh
- Just one song.
- Yeah, sure. Why not?
- Great. Okay.
Hey, Amir.
Wanna help me get started
with putting out desserts?
Uh, sure thing, man.
There you are.
I was just telling Danny
how much I enjoyed the event.
Oh, it was so beautiful.
Oh, well today is
definitely a day to remember.
It certainly is.
Well, I think I'm gonna call it a night.
Wela'lin for everything.
- My pleasure.
- Okay.
- Take care.
- Bye.
(SIGHING)
You did good today, Frank.
(CHUCKLING)
We did good.
Wanna dance?
I thought you would never ask.
(SYDNEY): That was nice.
Um, one more?
You know, it's getting late
and I should probably go help Amir.
Maybe another time.
Yeah. Thanks.
(YOU ARE THE REASON PLAYING)
(SIGHING)
There goes my heart beating ♪
'Cause you are the reason ♪
I'm losing my sleep ♪
Please come back now ♪
You were right, what you said
the last time we were here.
That kind of love doesn't
come around very often.
No. It really doesn't.
I'm hopeless now ♪
If we aren't able to fix
things between us, can
can we at least be friends?
I suppose, yeah.
And fix what I've broken ♪
Do you think we could put
things aside long enough
to have one last dance together?
That you are the reason ♪
Okay.
There goes my hands shaking ♪
And you are the reason ♪
My heart keeps bleeding ♪
I need you now ♪
I'd climb every mountain ♪
And swim every ocean ♪
Just to be with you ♪
And fix what I've broken ♪
'Cause I need you to see ♪
That you are the reason ♪
(PHONE VIBRATING)
Oh. Sorry, I'm, uh, I should take this.
It could be about Ben.
Hey, yeah.
Thanks for letting me know.
- Yeah.
- What's wrong?
That was Ben's lawyer.
The Crown changed their mind.
They decided they don't
want to move forward
with the plea deal. So
looks like Ben's gonna
have to go trial after all.
Oh, I'm sorry, Cal.
Hey, I should go.
(PHONE VIBRATING)
Hey, Sam.
Sorry to call so late.
I just came from dinner.
You're not gonna believe this.
One of the doctors called
and said they're willing
to testify they gave Ben permission
to take Tracy out of the hospital.
Wait, Dr. Carlson called you?
No, not Dr. Carlson.
Dr. Sullivan.
Dr. Maggie Sullivan?
Yeah. Do you know her?
Um yeah. Yeah.
What are we gonna do with all this food?
Oh, I already called the shelter.
Great. I'll drop it off on
my way back to the hotel.
Thank you for doing that.
Uh, Sydney.
Hey, can we talk for a minute?
Sure. Is everything okay?
You know, actually, everything's great.
Okay, so what do you want to talk about?
I just wanted to let
you know that being here,
working with you
is the happiest I've
been in a long time.
It's nice to hear.
So, I've decided to
take Rob up on his offer.
That is, unless you
don't want me to stay?
Of course I want you to stay.
I was hoping you'd say that.
What are you doing?
I like to be prepared.
Shall we celebrate?
Love to.
(HOPEFUL MUSIC)
Hey, I got your text.
You-you wanted to talk?
Did you tell the attorney
that you gave Ben permission
to take Tracy out of the hospital?
Yeah.
Do you understand
what'll happen if they
find out you lied? Do you?
This isn't just about your
license in Nova Scotia.
This could cost you your career.
I know that.
Then why would you risk everything
that you've worked so hard for?
Because this is about
something bigger than me, Cal,
or my career.
This is about keeping Ben
and Tracy together. This is
this is about love!
I know how much it hurts to
be separated from your family,
and I know what it's like to make
God, a stupid mistake.
A mistake that costs you the one person
that matters the most
to you in this world,
and I am not about to sit
back and watch that happen
to someone else.
Are you sure?
There's no turning
back once you do this.
I know.
It's a risk I'm willing to take
if it means that I can
help make things right
between Ben and Tracy.
(MELANCHOLIC MUSIC)
I only wish there was some way
I could make things right between us.
That I could prove to you that I'm
committed to loving you, Cal, because
I would do anything to
have you back in my life.
Do you mean that?
I do.
(EMOTIONAL MUSIC)
I ache in this energy ♪
Oh, what you do to me ♪
Blood rushing to my cheeks ♪
I feel you in everything ♪
Your love is medicine ♪
Each time I let you in ♪
(MOANING)
Your touch is healing me ♪
Your touch is what I need ♪
Face to face ♪
You're my you're my you're my ♪
Skin to skin ♪
You're my you're my you're my ♪
Body to body ♪
You're my you're my you're my ♪
You're my medicine ♪
You're my medicine ♪
Oh, you're my ♪
You're my medicine ♪
Oh, you're my ♪
You're my medicine ♪
Medicine medicine ♪
You're my ♪
You're my you're my ♪
Face to face ♪
You're my medicine ♪
(HOWLING)
I want to stay like this forever.
Me too.
But you know,
we gotta get outta bed sometime.
Maybe.
Not yet.
Mm-hmm.
(PHONE VIBRATING)
- Oh.
- Who is that?
Unknown.
(OPERATOR): Collect call from
Winwood Detention Facility.
Will you accept the charges?
Yes. It's Ben.
(BEN): Hey, Cal? You there?
Yeah, Maggie's here too.
I've got you on speaker.
Good.
'Cause I wanted to let you know
that I've decided to plead guilty.
What? No.
No, didn't your lawyer let you know?
I'm going to take the blame.
Yeah, he did.
I don't want you getting in
trouble for something that I did.
This is my fault.
Besides, what kind of a role
model would I be to Tracy
if I let you take the blame?
(MAGGIE EXHALES)
I'm proud of you.
And taking accountability
will show the judge
that you've changed.
Thanks.
Uh, I gotta go.
You're doing the right thing.
(CALL DISCONNECTS)
(EMOTIONAL MUSIC)
Hey.
He's gonna be all right. C'mere.
He's a good kid.
(BLOWING OUT AIR)
Hey, Amir! Syd!
Could use a little help
bringing in all these dishes.
Hello?
(DISTANT CLATTER)
Hello? Syd? Amir?
(GIGGLING)
Do you think he heard us?
Uh, I don't think so.
For years and years ♪
Long days and nights ♪
I've been here roaming around ♪
But innocence in the right ♪
Never see the light ♪
Follow me to the night ♪
I'm your saint what I am ♪
(MOANING)
I'm a madman living in the badlands ♪
I'm a madman baby I'm a madman ♪
Do you really think the
judge would go easy on Ben?
Well
now that he's decided to
own up to his mistakes, I do.
And once he gets out,
I'll help him file for
guardianship of Tracy.
Here.
Drink this. It'll help you feel better.
How can you do that?
Do what?
Take care of me,
after everything I've put you through.
Because I want to be
here for you, Maggie.
I don't deserve you.
Hey, look
I know it's been difficult
lately, but I love you.
And I always will, Maggie Sullivan.
(DREAMS BY THE CRANBERRIES PLAYING)
(CHUCKLING)
Oh my life is changing every day ♪
Will you marry me?
In every possible way ♪
Well, you got me down here
on my knee already, so
Are you sure?
(KNOCKING)
Uh, I just, hold that thought.
I'll be right back.
Jeanie. Come on in.
(SIGHING)
I'm sorry. I know it's late.
I apologize for dropping in unannounced,
but I was hoping we could talk.
It's all right.
Is this about Tracy? Is she okay?
Actually, it's her foster parents.
They can't look after her anymore and
Jeanie?
(CAL): Hey.
Thought I told you to wait in the car?
I didn't want to.
It's changing every day ♪
So, which one's my room?
In every possible way ♪
Uh
(SOFT MUSIC)
It's okay to let a
broken thing just be ♪
It takes courage to walk away ♪
It's not fair when it
isn't what we dreamed ♪
Can't blame the stars when ♪
There's a night they don't shine ♪
It's not your fault
what you have to face ♪
Can't blame a heart that
slowly breaks over time ♪
You're allowed to scream it out ♪
Till your lungs can barely breathe ♪
(THEME MUSIC)
Is this as good as it's gonna get ♪
I've given all I can give ♪
But the rivers still
get wider, wider ♪
We've been here all along ♪
Through the valleys we carry on ♪
The journey takes us higher, higher ♪
This could be a home
if we try to build it ♪
This could be a life
that's one in a million ♪
All the hard times
yeah they were worth it ♪
Time and time and time again ♪
Ooh whoa whoa ooh ♪
Whoa whoa ooh Whoa whoa ooh ♪
Time and time and time again ♪
(GENTLE MUSIC)
- Hey, M'Chi.
- Hey.
You're not going into
the clinic this morning?
I took the day off to
help set up for the party.
Well, I'm glad you came by.
I'd like to introduce you
to our friend, Danny Madore.
Danny's organizing our ceremony today.
Maggie is Sully's daughter.
Oh, well, nice to meet you.
It's nice to meet you.
I'm sorry Sully isn't
here right now. He
He would have loved
to be a part of this.
Well, I should probably get going.
I got to meet the rental
company for the tent.
(FRANK): I'll come with you.
And where do you think you're going?
I'm gonna go give
Danny a hand setting up.
So you're not just trying
to get out of helping me?
Course not.
I love you.
(TENDER MUSIC)
Kisâkihitin.
I love you too.
- See ya!
- (FRANK): See ya.
That man can sweet talk
his way out of a paper bag.
You and Frank are so good together.
How are you and Cal doing?
I don't know.
He's been keeping his
distance the past couple days.
I'm sorry, Maggie.
I really want to fix things, I just,
I don't know how to do
that if he won't talk to me.
I'm sure he just needs time.
I hope so.
(MELANCHOLIC MUSIC)
(BIRDS CHIRPING)
(ROB): Morning. Pretty quiet.
I think the breakfast rush is
over. I can help you prep lunch.
Oh, it's already done.
- Oh.
- Me and Amir came in early.
Wanted to make sure
we had plenty of time
to prep the food for the party tonight.
I'll get started on the potato salad.
Actually, we decided a
cucumber and tomato salad
would be better.
How come?
'Cause there was already
potatoes in the fishcakes.
Right.
Okay, how 'bout I pack up
the cutlery and the plates,
and I'll get 'em over to the hall?
Cal's coming by later to do that.
Okay, I guess you guys got
everything under control.
Maybe you want to find
something else to do?
Right.
(SIGHING)
(EXHALING)
Done!
(SIGHING CONTENTLY)
(CHUCKLING)
What do you think?
It's beautiful, Edna.
Yeah, I thought it would be nice
to have a new ribbon skirt
today to honour the occasion.
I really wanted to wait
till Sully got home,
but Danny was worried it
would be too cold by then.
He'll understand. He
knows what it's like
this time of year.
You tell him what
happened with you and Cal?
I tried calling.
Helen said he went to Dublin
to track down a distant cousin.
Frank won't admit it, but
I know he really misses him.
We all do.
Yeah.
Ooh, I didn't realize the time.
Do you mind watching the store for me?
I need to run a few
errands before the ceremony.
I'll be back as soon as I can.
(MELANCHOLIC MUSIC)
(BIRDS CHIRPING)
Thank you.
- Hey, Ben.
- Hey.
What happened?
I got sucker punched in the cafeteria.
This isn't right.
Let me go find someone.
Make sure this doesn't happen again.
Thanks.
(KNOCKING)
Please, y-you gotta
get me outta here, Cal.
Sam's been talking to the
Crown about a possible deal.
What kinda deal?
A reduced sentence
in exchange for you pleading guilty.
Wait
you want me to plead guilty?
But I-I didn't do anything wrong.
I'm not convinced the judge
is gonna see it that way,
based on your priors.
All right?
So, I recommend you take some time
and really think this through.
Because this is your best shot
at getting outta here quickly.
(BREATHING SHAKILY)
(ROB): Thanks for meeting me.
Thought you'd be working today.
Yeah, so did I.
What's wrong?
Well, you remember that friend
I told you about that's helping me?
The chef from New York?
Yeah. I don't know, I just
I didn't realize that
me asking him to stay
would mean he's, uh,
you know, so hands-on.
Too many cooks in the kitchen, huh?
Yeah. Something like that.
So ask him to leave.
I can't.
I need someone to help
if I'm gonna be commuting
to Toronto to see Finn.
So, I guess that means you
let him pick the scholarship?
Yeah, I-I wanted to wait to
tell you in person, you know?
And and it's okay
because it makes what I
have to say a little easier.
What's that?
My ex took a job in Victoria.
And I've decided to move there too.
Okay, um
So what does that mean for me and you?
Well, it seems like neither
one of us is in a place
where we can commit to
a relationship right now.
I-I guess you're right.
(TENDER MUSIC)
I didn't know you
were here. Sorry, uh
I just wanted to see if
Frank and Edna were willing
to write a letter of support for Ben.
Thought it might come in handy.
Yeah, I'll let them know.
Um, I'd love to help, too.
Maybe I could write a letter.
Sure, I'll text you
the attorney's number.
You can deal with him directly.
All right, well, I
should probably get going.
Promised Syd and Amir that
I'd help them move some things
over to the hall.
Cal?
I know you're still angry with me.
But do you think there's any way
we could still get past all this?
I don't think so, Maggie.
Why not?
Because I need someone who's capable
of fully committing to love.
I just don't think you are.
Can we just talk about it, please?
I need to go.
(MELANCHOLIC MUSIC)
(BIRDS CHIRPING)
Oh, sorry that took so long.
M'chi?
You're cleaning. What's wrong?
Cal was here.
And it didn't go well?
(SIGHING)
I want to try and work things out
and he won't give me another chance.
Oh, I'm sorry, Maggie.
Maybe he's right not to.
What do you mean?
Maybe I've been hurt too many times
to put someone else first.
Come here.
I know you, Maggie Sullivan,
and I don't believe that for a second.
Aashtum.
Thanks, Edna.
(SIGHING)
(MELANCHOLIC MUSIC)
(PLATES RATTLING)
(SOFT GRUNT)
Thanks for doing this, Cal.
Yeah, no problem.
It helps keep my mind off things anyway.
Still can't believe
you and Maggie broke up.
Thought you two were the perfect couple.
I guess we were both wrong.
I gonna grab the last
box of twinkle lights.
Okay.
Hey, Rob.
Hey, Cal.
Looks like we're both members
of the lonely hearts club now.
What do you mean?
Just had coffee with Jane.
She's moving to BC.
Ah.
Yeah, her ex took a job there.
She wants to be closer
to him for her son.
I really thought we were gonna work out.
I know what you mean.
Cal, Maggie's still here.
- Right?
- (SIGHING)
I know how much you
guys love each other.
So, are you sure want
to walk away from that?
Oh, let me get that for ya.
Ah, thank you.
Hey, you leavin' already?
I need to set up.
Syd, what about the lunch rush?
What about it? Amir's here.
Well, who's gonna take the orders?
Thought you said you were
looking for something to do.
(CAR DOOR CLOSES)
(EDNA): Well, I'm gonna
get going to the hall.
I promised Sydney I'd give her
a hand with those centrepieces.
I'll close up here. I'll
meet you there in a bit.
Thanks, mi girl.
(PHONE VIBRATING)
(MAGGIE): Hey.
Maggie, I know I gave you the day off
and I hate to even ask,
but Jeanie from child
welfare just called.
Uh, is everything okay?
Tracy's foster mother said
that Tracy is refusing to eat.
I would go, but I'm swamped here.
Yeah, of course. I'll head over now.
(CALL BEEPS OFF)
(GENTLE MUSIC)
I can help you with that.
Ah, I got it.
Something bothering you?
Yeah, you could say that.
Wanna tell me what's going on?
I feel like you and Sydney
have been shutting me out
ever since I got back from Toronto.
Well, why would you think that?
Maybe because you're still upset with me
for calling you a player?
I'm not holding any grudges.
(SIGHING)
Okay, well, Sydney sure is.
I think she's waiting for
you to apologize to her.
She's my little sister. Okay?
And I'm always gonna
look out for her. Always.
And other than Finn
she's all I have left.
I get it, Rob.
So, that's why I think
you should know that
Sydney and I have agreed
to keep things professional.
- I didn't know that.
- Yeah.
So we good?
- We're good.
- Great.
Uh, how 'bout we pack up
this food for the party?
Sounds good, brother.
Frank looks happy.
He is.
All this business with Glenn's land
was really weighing on him.
Yeah, he must be relieved
that it all worked out.
Now we just need Maggie
and Cal to work things out.
Yeah, I know.
Liam being here really
messed everything up.
I just wish there was
something we could do
to get them talking.
(UPLIFTING MUSIC)
I think I might have an idea.
Wanna help me with these string lights?
(MAGGIE): Dr. Carlson said
Tracy's refusing to eat?
Says she hates my cooking.
My husband and I have been
doing this a long time, and
we know the first few
weeks are a big transition.
But Tracy is proving to
be the most difficult child
we've ever fostered.
(SIGHING DEEPLY)
Well I hope I can help.
Yeah, I hope so too.
We've got three other children here
that we need to focus on as well.
I'll talk to her and see
if I can get her to be
a bit more cooperative.
Thank you.
(TRACY): You wanted to see me?
Hey.
Why don't I give you
two a minute to talk?
Thanks.
I know this is hard for you.
I wanted to come by and
see how you're doing.
I hate it here.
I know.
Ben called.
Said everything's gonna be okay.
But
I could tell he's lying.
And that's why you're not eating.
I'm so sorry, Tracy.
I know how unfair everything
must feel right now.
But we don't want you
getting sick again.
You need to be strong so
that you can be there for Ben.
You don't get it, do you?
They took him away.
And now I can't be with the one person
who's always been there for me.
Tracy, I'm so sorry.
It's all because of you.
(MELANCHOLIC MUSIC)
(DOOR SLAMS SHUT)
(SOFT MUSIC)
You really think this is gonna work?
I don't have a better idea. Do you?
No.
(SIGHING)
There's Maggie now.
Okay, I'll go ask her
for help. You go get Cal.
Okay. I'll be right back with him.
- Hey, there you are.
- Hey.
I was wondering where you'd got to.
I, um, just went to see Tracy.
She's not doing well.
Um, being separated from Ben's
been really difficult for her.
I just wish there
was more I could do.
Yeah, I know.
So, what can I do?
Well, Edna and I could
use some help putting up
- the twinkle lights.
- Yeah, lead the way.
Okay.
Alrighty.
How'd those get so tangled?
Uh no idea.
Yeah, thanks.
You know, what you and
Edna are doing here today
really means a lot.
It was the right choice.
I've got so many memories on this land.
You never did say why you left.
Guess I was trying to
figure out if I needed more.
You know how it is.
Yeah, I do.
What brought you back?
(BIRDS CHIRPING)
Missed my family.
Figured this place is who I am.
Funny how you can travel the
world looking for answers
only to find them in your own backyard.
Yeah. I know what you mean.
(HOPEFUL MUSIC)
Thank you.
Uh
Edna said you need some
help with some lights?
Yeah, we gotta put these up,
but they're pretty tangled.
Oh, you don't say.
- Hmm.
- That is a mess.
Uh, there's Amir and Rob with the food.
Edna, wanna give me a
hand with the buffet?
I'd love to.
Great.
(SNIFFLING)
Any updates on Ben's case?
His attorney's trying to
negotiate a plea deal, so
I mean, we think Ben should plead guilty
and he'll get outta there sooner.
He's agreed to do that?
Not yet, but
hope he does.
You know, he needs to convince the court
that he's willing to take
accountability for his actions.
Well, this isn't working.
(SCOFFING)
Here, let me see that. Come on.
(MELANCHOLIC MUSIC)
I know what you said before,
but I'm not ready to give up on us, Cal.
(SIGHING)
Sometimes you just
need to know when to walk away.
I never meant to hurt you.
But you did.
I should get back to work.
(SIGHING)
(DRUMMING)
(SINGING IN MI'KMAW)
(APPLAUSE)
(SPEAKING IN MI'KMAW)
all for coming today.
I'd like to start by
asking Elder Shirley
to say an opening prayer.
(SPEAKING MI'KMAW)
"Our Creator,
thank you for giving us another day.
And thank you for bringing us together."
(SPEAKING IN MI'KMAW)
"And thank you, Creator,
for all the things
that you've put on this
earth to allow us to live.
All my relations."
So, we gather here today to celebrate
the return of this beautiful
land to the Mi'kmaq Nation.
An act that will safeguard our knowledge
and ensure that the
future generations have
a safe place to practise
the medicines, the teachings,
and the traditions of our ancestors.
So, I'd like to invite Maggie Sullivan
to come up and say a few words.
(APPLAUSE)
Unfortunately, my
father, Sully Sullivan,
is unable to be here
to share the occasion.
But I speak for him, and every Sullivan,
when I say that my family made
a promise to the Mi'kmaq Nation,
to help protect the
land entrusted to them.
This is a relationship that
I value and I'm committed to,
and even though I know that
we won't always get it right,
we won't stop trying.
(TENDER MUSIC)
Thank you.
(APPLAUSE)
I'd like to invite my
friend Frank Cranebear up
to say a few words.
All the journeys that we've made,
all the paths that we've walked,
all the challenges that we've faced,
have brought us here together today.
Searching for a stronger way forward.
But to do that, we need to
open up our hearts again
so that we can heal.
(DANNY): Together we
are whole and strong.
(SPEAKING IN MI'KMAW)
(APPLAUSE)
(DRUMMING AND SINGING)
(MELANCHOLIC MUSIC)
(UPBEAT MUSIC)
(INDISTINCT CHATTER)
Hey, thank you for inviting me.
Beautiful ceremony.
Uh, yeah, thanks for coming.
I hope you know how terrible I feel
about what's happening to Ben.
I had no idea they
were gonna arrest him.
It's not your fault.
I still feel bad about accusing him
of stealing my watch.
I'm glad you got your watch back.
I'm gonna have a little more.
So, you never told him
that Ben took his watch?
(SPUTTERING)
I didn't see the point.
You know? I-I just
He was already so upset.
Maybe I made a mistake.
Maybe I should have
made him own up to it,
then he would have learned that
his actions have consequences.
- I don't know.
- No point in beating yourself up over this.
You did what you thought was best.
Yeah. I guess.
I just want to take a second to tell you
that you have been a
wonderful addition to the team.
(MAGGIE): That's nice to hear.
Well, I wouldn't say
it if I didn't mean it.
So, when you get your license,
maybe we could talk about
you staying on full time.
I, uh
I didn't realize you felt that way.
I certainly had my doubts at first,
but you certainly proved me wrong.
Well, I appreciate the offer.
I will definitely think about it.
Good.
If you don't mind, I, uh
I need to talk to someone.
I'll be right back.
Go.
Hey, Cal.
Hey.
Doesn't look like our plan worked.
Yeah. Guess we're gonna have to let them
sort things out for themselves.
(SYDNEY): Yeah, I guess so.
Well, I'm gonna go
see what Frank's up to.
Okay.
(SLOW MUSIC PLAYING)
Hey, Sydney?
Hey.
Um, I saw you standing here
alone and I just wondered
if maybe you'd care to dance?
- Uh
- Just one song.
- Yeah, sure. Why not?
- Great. Okay.
Hey, Amir.
Wanna help me get started
with putting out desserts?
Uh, sure thing, man.
There you are.
I was just telling Danny
how much I enjoyed the event.
Oh, it was so beautiful.
Oh, well today is
definitely a day to remember.
It certainly is.
Well, I think I'm gonna call it a night.
Wela'lin for everything.
- My pleasure.
- Okay.
- Take care.
- Bye.
(SIGHING)
You did good today, Frank.
(CHUCKLING)
We did good.
Wanna dance?
I thought you would never ask.
(SYDNEY): That was nice.
Um, one more?
You know, it's getting late
and I should probably go help Amir.
Maybe another time.
Yeah. Thanks.
(YOU ARE THE REASON PLAYING)
(SIGHING)
There goes my heart beating ♪
'Cause you are the reason ♪
I'm losing my sleep ♪
Please come back now ♪
You were right, what you said
the last time we were here.
That kind of love doesn't
come around very often.
No. It really doesn't.
I'm hopeless now ♪
If we aren't able to fix
things between us, can
can we at least be friends?
I suppose, yeah.
And fix what I've broken ♪
Do you think we could put
things aside long enough
to have one last dance together?
That you are the reason ♪
Okay.
There goes my hands shaking ♪
And you are the reason ♪
My heart keeps bleeding ♪
I need you now ♪
I'd climb every mountain ♪
And swim every ocean ♪
Just to be with you ♪
And fix what I've broken ♪
'Cause I need you to see ♪
That you are the reason ♪
(PHONE VIBRATING)
Oh. Sorry, I'm, uh, I should take this.
It could be about Ben.
Hey, yeah.
Thanks for letting me know.
- Yeah.
- What's wrong?
That was Ben's lawyer.
The Crown changed their mind.
They decided they don't
want to move forward
with the plea deal. So
looks like Ben's gonna
have to go trial after all.
Oh, I'm sorry, Cal.
Hey, I should go.
(PHONE VIBRATING)
Hey, Sam.
Sorry to call so late.
I just came from dinner.
You're not gonna believe this.
One of the doctors called
and said they're willing
to testify they gave Ben permission
to take Tracy out of the hospital.
Wait, Dr. Carlson called you?
No, not Dr. Carlson.
Dr. Sullivan.
Dr. Maggie Sullivan?
Yeah. Do you know her?
Um yeah. Yeah.
What are we gonna do with all this food?
Oh, I already called the shelter.
Great. I'll drop it off on
my way back to the hotel.
Thank you for doing that.
Uh, Sydney.
Hey, can we talk for a minute?
Sure. Is everything okay?
You know, actually, everything's great.
Okay, so what do you want to talk about?
I just wanted to let
you know that being here,
working with you
is the happiest I've
been in a long time.
It's nice to hear.
So, I've decided to
take Rob up on his offer.
That is, unless you
don't want me to stay?
Of course I want you to stay.
I was hoping you'd say that.
What are you doing?
I like to be prepared.
Shall we celebrate?
Love to.
(HOPEFUL MUSIC)
Hey, I got your text.
You-you wanted to talk?
Did you tell the attorney
that you gave Ben permission
to take Tracy out of the hospital?
Yeah.
Do you understand
what'll happen if they
find out you lied? Do you?
This isn't just about your
license in Nova Scotia.
This could cost you your career.
I know that.
Then why would you risk everything
that you've worked so hard for?
Because this is about
something bigger than me, Cal,
or my career.
This is about keeping Ben
and Tracy together. This is
this is about love!
I know how much it hurts to
be separated from your family,
and I know what it's like to make
God, a stupid mistake.
A mistake that costs you the one person
that matters the most
to you in this world,
and I am not about to sit
back and watch that happen
to someone else.
Are you sure?
There's no turning
back once you do this.
I know.
It's a risk I'm willing to take
if it means that I can
help make things right
between Ben and Tracy.
(MELANCHOLIC MUSIC)
I only wish there was some way
I could make things right between us.
That I could prove to you that I'm
committed to loving you, Cal, because
I would do anything to
have you back in my life.
Do you mean that?
I do.
(EMOTIONAL MUSIC)
I ache in this energy ♪
Oh, what you do to me ♪
Blood rushing to my cheeks ♪
I feel you in everything ♪
Your love is medicine ♪
Each time I let you in ♪
(MOANING)
Your touch is healing me ♪
Your touch is what I need ♪
Face to face ♪
You're my you're my you're my ♪
Skin to skin ♪
You're my you're my you're my ♪
Body to body ♪
You're my you're my you're my ♪
You're my medicine ♪
You're my medicine ♪
Oh, you're my ♪
You're my medicine ♪
Oh, you're my ♪
You're my medicine ♪
Medicine medicine ♪
You're my ♪
You're my you're my ♪
Face to face ♪
You're my medicine ♪
(HOWLING)
I want to stay like this forever.
Me too.
But you know,
we gotta get outta bed sometime.
Maybe.
Not yet.
Mm-hmm.
(PHONE VIBRATING)
- Oh.
- Who is that?
Unknown.
(OPERATOR): Collect call from
Winwood Detention Facility.
Will you accept the charges?
Yes. It's Ben.
(BEN): Hey, Cal? You there?
Yeah, Maggie's here too.
I've got you on speaker.
Good.
'Cause I wanted to let you know
that I've decided to plead guilty.
What? No.
No, didn't your lawyer let you know?
I'm going to take the blame.
Yeah, he did.
I don't want you getting in
trouble for something that I did.
This is my fault.
Besides, what kind of a role
model would I be to Tracy
if I let you take the blame?
(MAGGIE EXHALES)
I'm proud of you.
And taking accountability
will show the judge
that you've changed.
Thanks.
Uh, I gotta go.
You're doing the right thing.
(CALL DISCONNECTS)
(EMOTIONAL MUSIC)
Hey.
He's gonna be all right. C'mere.
He's a good kid.
(BLOWING OUT AIR)
Hey, Amir! Syd!
Could use a little help
bringing in all these dishes.
Hello?
(DISTANT CLATTER)
Hello? Syd? Amir?
(GIGGLING)
Do you think he heard us?
Uh, I don't think so.
For years and years ♪
Long days and nights ♪
I've been here roaming around ♪
But innocence in the right ♪
Never see the light ♪
Follow me to the night ♪
I'm your saint what I am ♪
(MOANING)
I'm a madman living in the badlands ♪
I'm a madman baby I'm a madman ♪
Do you really think the
judge would go easy on Ben?
Well
now that he's decided to
own up to his mistakes, I do.
And once he gets out,
I'll help him file for
guardianship of Tracy.
Here.
Drink this. It'll help you feel better.
How can you do that?
Do what?
Take care of me,
after everything I've put you through.
Because I want to be
here for you, Maggie.
I don't deserve you.
Hey, look
I know it's been difficult
lately, but I love you.
And I always will, Maggie Sullivan.
(DREAMS BY THE CRANBERRIES PLAYING)
(CHUCKLING)
Oh my life is changing every day ♪
Will you marry me?
In every possible way ♪
Well, you got me down here
on my knee already, so
Are you sure?
(KNOCKING)
Uh, I just, hold that thought.
I'll be right back.
Jeanie. Come on in.
(SIGHING)
I'm sorry. I know it's late.
I apologize for dropping in unannounced,
but I was hoping we could talk.
It's all right.
Is this about Tracy? Is she okay?
Actually, it's her foster parents.
They can't look after her anymore and
Jeanie?
(CAL): Hey.
Thought I told you to wait in the car?
I didn't want to.
It's changing every day ♪
So, which one's my room?
In every possible way ♪
Uh