TV-Serie: Brothers & Sisters - 1x22
Previously on "Brothers and Sisters"...
twins?
Congratulations.
During the rescue on the helicopter-- it's all a blur.
I let people believe what they wanted, that I was a hero,but I'm not.
Kevin, I just got a registered letter from the army.
What does it say, justin?
They want me back.
How's rebecca?
Saul just told me that you have been keeping her.
You didn't know?
And what does sarah think of your hospitality?
it's not even about the kiss anymore.
It's just like we're stuck in relationship purgatory, which feels more like relationship hell.
You asked me to marry you, and now you are completely taking it back.
I'm not.
I want things to calm down a little bit with sarah.
My water just broke.They're not ready yet.
Do not push.Do not push.
tommy, here.You really need to eat something.
I'm not hungry.
God, if we were in L.A., I'd have my doctor.
I don't know anybody here.
Parental panic--it'll be with you the rest of your life,so pace yourself.
you know, my whole life I've been waiting for this chance to do something heroic.
And I get this opportunity to save these two babies, either of which may be biologically mine.
You know what, uncle saul?
I have nothing.
Justin, however,is trained for this.
Okay, stop.
All right?It wasn't heroic.
It was heroic.
The paramedics got there quick.
I hardly think that delivering premature twins in a vineyard in southern california is what the army had in mind for justin when he enlisted.
Anyway, they could just as easily be his.
Oh, look, look.She looks like an ob-gyn.
Sexist, mom.
Thomas walker?
Yes.
Yes.
Your wife's doing fine.
She just needs rest.
Your brother did some excellent work.
Great.
And, uh,what about the babies?
At 29 weeks and extremely low birth weight, we're fortunate we got them here when we did.
How--how did they do on their tests?
Their apgars?
Mom, I don't think they give preemies-- I'm sorry, what tests?
They haven't peed yet,have they?
I*** Pee?
Pee?
What does that have to do with anything?
mom I'm their grandmother.
You know, they're-- let's--let's not suffocate 'em.Okay, guys?
Oh, okay.Okay, that's fine.
We're a tight family-- kind of like a vise.
With children this premature, there's always issues.
But your girl's healthy.
She's doing really well.
Just the girl?
Mr.
Walker,this might be a conversation your wife should also be present for.
Yeah.
Yeah, um...
okay.
I'm gonna...Talk to them.
Thanks.
okay.
Uh, so, they're fine.
Everything--everything seems normal.
When do we get to see them?
I mean, they're preemies,so it'll take a while, but...
it's fine.
I know you wanna stay,but I think we've got it covered.
no.
No, I think we should stay.
Come on.
You all have lives.
Just go.
I'll stay in touch.
okay, anybody who wants to get whiplash, go with kevin.
He almost ran me off the road speeding to get here.
i am not*** If we need anything,we'll-- *** we'll call.
All right, sweetheart.
Okay.
Love you.
You, too, man.
Thanks.
Bye.
Okay, honey.
Now listen, I've got my cell phone with me, and I-I don't go to sleep, so call me anytime...
mom.Mom.
Mom.
Mom.
If you need me for anything.
Um, can you stay?
Yes.
Yes.
Great.
under heavy fire,under the most harrowing conditions, you kept your chopper on that landing zone.
And in spite of being shot down and taking casualties, you got your P.O.W.S to safety.
That's a remarkable display of bravery.
You know,general omar bradley, who commanded our guys at normandy, says that bravery is really just the capacity to perform when you're scared half to death.
so was there ever a moment when you thought, "I just wanna leave.I could leave"?
You know,I think that most people in that situation would try to find the courage to make the right choice.
Well, you certainly did.
I think that about covers my questions.
I really appreciate your time, senator.
Thank you.
I think you'll like the piece.
I look forward to reading it.
hi.
I'm so sorry I'm late.
It's just the traffic-- when did the traffic in santa barbara turn into a line like in the D.M.V.
You're acting like you weren't just at a hospital.
How are the twins?
Well, you know, tommy says that everything is fine, so...
oh, good.
So?
So how did it go?
You know, I think I came off as the love child of winston churchill and dan quayle.
kitty,a man's been calling the L.A.
Offices to see you.
He won't say what it's about,but just that it's personal and very important.
So I set an appointment for today at 2:00.
2:00--2:00?
No, I'm not even gonna make it back by then.
Well, he said he wanted to wait for you.
And, senator, justin walker's cell phone number's in your P.D.A.
Thank you.
A man waiting for you...
Personal...
very important.
So exactly how many other guys did you kind of sort of but not really propose to while I was away in D.C.?
And why doesn't the staff say hi to me?
Because they don't like you.
So why do you need justin's phone nber, and why didn't you ask me?
It's none of your business.
It's a guy thing.
is there anything I can get you?
Do you want a cup of coffee, sergeant cole?
Oh, no, no.
That's okay.
Okay.
I'm retired from the air force.
I served with senator mccallister in gulf war one.
Ah, so do you want me to set up a reunion with you and the, uh, senator?
Well, I never actually had that much face-to-face connection with the senator.
And under the circumstances,I think it's best if we kept it that way.
Rcumstances?I'm not sure I follow.
WellI'm sure that you and everybody here think that you work for a hero, I mean, given how much talk there's been lately about mccallister's war record and his heroism-- alleged heroism, actually-- so pardon me if I shatter the dream, but I know all about that helicopter crash and those P.O.W.S, and I know mccallister tried to call off that extraction.
It is beneath the senator's dignity for me to continue this conversation, so if you'll excuse me, I'm going to leave.
Yeah, well, that's good, 'cause I have to be at the "L.A.
Times" in half an hour, anyway.
Ah, well, with tffic,there's no way you're gonna make it in 30 minutes, and besides, the "L.A.
Times"-- they don't print fiction.
If it was up to the senator, that chopper would've left those soldiers stranded.
He was begging his copilot to leave the landing zone.
And I'm sure the copilot didn't tell you this, considering that he was dead and all.
Actually, he did tell me, in a manner of speaking.
I overheard his conversation with mccallister over the radio from the base.
Are you sure you want me to stay?
yeah How are you doing,julia?
Can you just tell me about william?
Well, right now,he is on a ventilator, which is helping him breathe until his lungs have a chance to develop.
He's responding well.
See?
Everything's okay,honey.
Everything's okay.Right, doc?
Unfortunately, there are other complications.
Due to his premature birth, his kidneys are not functioning properly.
What is the treatment for that?
Dialysis?
Yes, in fact, we've already tried peritoneal dialysis, but it's not giving us the response that we'd hoped for.
Oh, my god.
What can we do?
We can try hemodialysis.
It's a more invasive procedure, because it draws william's blood out, cleanses it and then puts it back in the body.
This is our strongest course of action.
We really need to see results soon.
This is the 21st century.
There--there has to be something else, some other option.
If the situation becomes extreme and dialysis fails, a transplant would be necessary.
But he's so tiny.
Can you even perform transplants on babies so young?
Yes,but they're extremely rare.
Generally, it's impossible to even find a donor in time.
But your son is differt.
His twin sister--your daughter-- she is a perfect match.
She could be the donor.
Yeah, okay.
Okay.
Sorry.
That was uncle saul.
I had to convince him not to buy out an entire kosher deli.
Matzo ball soup is my brother's answer to everything.
He also spoke to dr.
Gilberlenz at cedars, who had nothing but wonderful things to say about you.
Not that we were checking up on you.
Oh, no.
Of course.
Hey, doctor, can you, uh, can you tell us about the operation?
A kidney transplant is by no means a simple procedure, although it is relatively routine for adults.
But we've gotta keep in mind william is ten weeks premature, and the risks that can accompany any surgery are significantly higher.
Right.
How high?
I'm not telling you that there's no reason to hope, but I have to tell you, even if the transplant is successful, additional complications can arise.
What about our daughter?
She's premature, too.
She will also be at considerable risk.
Wait.
So you're telling me if we do this, that both my babies could die?
Honey, she's just giving us all the possible scenarios.
I don't think that's what she's saying, tommy.
Doct, what do you suggest we do?
I'm sorry.I wish that I could give you an answer, but it's A...
it's a very personal decision, one that only the family can make.
I think that you need time to think.
Okay, thanks.
Mom, could you, uh...
could you give us a minute?
Oh, oh, yes.Yes, yes, yes, absolutely.
Look at me.
We will figure this out.
What if--what if we waited-- we waited for another donor?
Listen to me.
He is gonna be fine.
They are both gonna be fine, all right?
Let's stay focused on the big picture-- two healthy, happy babies.
She doesn't even have a name.
We named him william.
She doesn't even have a name.
I can't lose them, tommy.
I can't lose them both.
We are not going to.
I can't lose them both.
Okay, you know me my entire life.
Was there ever a day that gave you the impression I liked scotch?
What, I can't visit without some agenda?
I mean, I just came by your office last week.
Yeah, you needed parking validation.
The fact that you're here bearing gifts this time means you want a bigger favor.
Kevin, you know what?
Don't be so bitter.
Just... "
21 years old"? "
Highland"?
This is a senator-size favor, isn't it?
and this conversation has to fall under the client/attorney privileges.
Privilege.
Oh, whatever.
Too bad I don't represent republicans.
What?
Even lawyers have some scruples.
You know, kevin?I know that.
know that,and I wouldn't even be here f I wasn't in complete crisis mode.
I-- okay, first of all, calm down.
You sound almost nora-esque.
You know what?
I'm actually glad you brought the scotch.
At least this way,when I refuse to help, you'll be a little more relaxed.
You know, that's not funny.Just--let's-- let's--let's go into your office.
I-- shush!
Come.
I mean...
what' a bigger word than "wow"?
No, I know.
I know.
It's--it's very surprising on so many different levels.
Come on.
It's not surprising senator mcdonald's isn't all he's been cracking himself up to be, and it's not surprising someone's trying to cash in on it.
You coming to meto help clean things up, that's a little surprising.
Would you please just be honored?
What about mccallister's legal team?
Nobody else knows that robert tried to call of the extraction.
And robert doesn't know that he's being blackmailed.
So what do you want from me?
I want your advice.
I want you to help me.
Oh, that's easy.
You tell the truth this time-- the whole truth, nothing but.
I'll just tell everybody that he's been lying by omission and getting gobs of campaign mileage from a story that isn't 100true.
I didn't say it'd be fun, kit.
Well, it's--it's campaign suicide.
Well, you know what happens when somebody's military career starts to get all muddy-- there's no controlling the story.
Remember what happened to kerry in '04?
I mean, robert might not even be reelected into the senate.
Oh, yeah, that would be a shame.
Oh, god, kevin, come on.
Please, please, just forget that I'm your sister.
Oh, yes, and by your reluctance to help me, I can see that you already have.
But let's--let's forget that robert is a republican.
Remember how we always complain that nobody of substance ever runs for president?
Well, he has substance.
Now it may not be to your personal political liking, but yes, he has substance.
Kevin, he saved those soldiers' lives, and he almost died trying to do it, and he never once asked for credit.
He just--he just didn't refuse it.
Okay, so he's an accidental hero, not a deliberate one.
Now someone's calling him on it.
No, no, no.
No, no.
They're blackmailing him, kevin.
There is a big difference.
Now robert never was comfortable using his service in the gulf for his campaign.
He got pressured into it.
I pressured him.
I'm asking you, kevin, please, from the bottom of mheart-- please, I'm begging you.
I need your help.
You know, if the senator shared your politics, you'd be sharpening your lawyer claws right now.
Yeah, maybe.
But, kitty, he doesn'T.
Right.
I'm sorry.
there's, uh, some leftovers in theridge.
No, thanks.
I'm still digesting oxnard's best roadside shrink-wrapped burrito.
Sorry I abandoned you up there.
Oh, don't be.
You were right to come, and you were right to go.
As trying as "us" has become, you certainly don't need my family's mob mentality making it worse.
Any word from the hospital?
Mom's up there, so we should get a report...
soon, I hope.
I didn't know when you were coming home.
You didn't return any of my calls.
Oh.
You know, I was in the waiting room all night.
I'm sorry.
Yeah.
And I stopped in at ojai to check in on things, but, um, I just wanted to come home.
I just wanted to be home.
So why didn't you...
come home?
I don't know.
I was afraid, I think, of this...
where we are, this...
purgatory.
bruce has a foldout couch.
He said I could crash there for a few days.
Is that what you want?
what would I tell the kids?
We'll tell them the truth, together.
I'll go pack.
I kind of feel like the guy who's about to get whacked in a mobster movie-- you know,the one where the don says, "hey, come for a ride with me," but he ends up in the pine barons buried in 5 pounds of lye.
Well, maybe later they'll find you swinging from a hook in a refrigerated meat truck.
Fish taco?
Uh...
yeah.
So is this some sort of, like, brother-in-law hazing thing?
I think we're a little beyond that, don't you?
Look, I can't get kitty to repropose to you, if that's what you're after.
No.
That's not it,but, boy, your family could teach the cia something about obtaining classified information.
But not keeping it classified.
You got that right.
So when do you leave?
Uh, for iraq?
Uh, I don't know.Soon, a couple weeks.
You know, I think my mind sort of filed that date away under a separate calendar.
Yeah.
It's so you don't scare yourself to death.
Yeah.
Justin, I know your feelings about the war have changed, and in many ways,so have mine.
But that doesn't change the fact that you're a soldier, and you have a job to do.
Your unit needs a good medic.
You gotta be there for 'em, 'cause when you're over there, they are your brothers and sisters.
You gotta love 'em, you gotta protect 'em, but you can't do it unless you're prepared.
Here we are.
I try to get here twice a month, or any time I've spent too much time in D.C.
Hey, captain.Good to see you again.
You, too.
Thank you.
Hey, how are you?
It's good to meet you.
Hey, how are you?
hey, senator.Good to see you again.
roy!Good to see you.You're working hard.
Ah, hangin' in there.
Good.
Hey, how many tours did you do--two or three?
Three, sir.
Three tours over there.
That's great.
Well, you look strong.
Thank you, sir.
Hey, toni.
Hey!
Did you get those magazines we sent?
Did I get them?
They arrived in a moving van.
Oh, sometimes my office goes a little overboard.
Well, thank you.
You bet.
Senator,good to see you again.
Good to see you.How you feeling?
Doing good, doing good.
Excellent.
Thanks.
Hi.
Hey.
Uh, justin walker,medic.
I was with the 4th of the 424th in afghanistan.
Good to meet ya.
You, uh, work for the senator?
Uh, I'gonnA...uh, no, actual, future brother-in-law.
He's a good guy.
Yeah.
I'm starting a tour in iraq in two weeks.
What happened to the leg?
R.P.G.
Went through the truck, came out the side.
*** Can you walk on it?
Yeah, it's gettin' better.
Just trying to get back to the fight.
All right, well, call me if you hear anything.
Okay.
Love you, too.Bye.
Kitty?
No, it's sarah.
Oh, my god...
wow.
Either that was a performance art piece entitled "the melting slug," or you want me to ask you about your day.
Either your day was just as rough, or your manorexia is completely cured.
You know,a sandwich like this would cost 15 bucks anywhere else, and yes, it was rough, so don't ask.
I'm not.
It's actually a kitty thing, but I can't tell you-- attorney/client privilege.
I just said I don't care.
I know, and I still won't tell you.
Okay, so what was so rough about your day?
You know, apart from...
so I get a call from the senator-- the senator--out of the blue.
Maybe our days are more similar than I thought.
Well, he picks me up in this, like, totally sweet limo, and I have no idea why or where we're going.
God, what I wouldn't give for a date like that.
what?I may hate his politics, but this is a man with perfect skin.
Okay, go on.
So he takes me to a V.A.
Hospital.
I mean, there he is, right, this U.S.
Senator, talking to these injured vets like it was nothing.I mean, it was...
it was sort of amazing.
oh, yeah, amazing, really.
Maybe even heartwarming.I'm sure that's how the press will cover it.
Okay, first of all,chew with your mouth shut.
And secondly,there was no press there.
It was just the senator, and he was completely genuine.
You know, we walked in, and we saw those guys, and...
you know, honestly--honestly, it scared the hell out of me.
It freaked me out, but that's why he called me.
That's why he took me there.
What, to scare the piss out of you?
No, to show me that I have a responsibility, you know?
That--that I'm needed, that I'm going there for a reason, a good one.
You know, he's a better guy than you think, kevin.
Have you seen them yet?
Oh, it's okay to be scared.
Meeting your two little babies for the first time-- gonna be terrifying, even under the best of circumstanceS.
I remember when sarah was born.
Your dad was so scared, he wouldn't even look at her.
Every time they brought her in for a feeding, he just managed to be someplace else.
It got to be a thing.
I didn't know that.
Don't tell sarah.
It's not that I don't want to see them.
It's just,for the past six months, everybody's been saying don't worry, that once the babies come, it's not gonna matter that they're not biologically yours, that once you see them, everything will change.
It already has, otherwise this wouldn't be so hard.
I'm afraid that if I see her, I-I-I can never ask herto do more than she already has.
You don't have to.
You have a choice.
You and julia have a choice.
Come on.
I mean, what kind of father would I be if I didn't do everything I could?
I know.
Maybe I'm not the best example of this, but sometimes being a good parent is knowing when not to parent.
You have to get out of the way and let life happen to your kids.
They could both die.
Tommy, I'm so sorry.
I am so sorry.
I wish there was something I could do to help.
But just know that I'll understand-- we all will understand.
Whatever you choose, we'll support you.
We love you.
What if I can't choose?
They need you.
They both need you.
Tommy, they both needheir father.
Knock, knock.
Okay, I'm here.
What's going on?
Oh, what,no scotch this time?
mr.
Walker?
Yeah.
Daniel cole is here.
Great, show him in.Thank you.
Wait a minute.
Wait a minute.
You invited the blackmailer?
Bet you wish you brought that scotch after all.Take a seat.
What's going on?
Just sit down.
Daniel cole?
I'm kevin walker.
I'm serving as ad hoc counsel to senator mccallister on this matter.
I'm listening.
We've reviewed the situation, and we've decided to proceed on your terms.
Okay.
And how's this gonna work?
We can't just write you a check because of the paper trail, and a cash withdrawal at this time will take a few days to clear.
Well, I've been quiet about this for 16 years.
Another day won't be that big a deal.
Oh, well, actually, it will be.
Because by the time we get the money, you'll already be back in jaiL.
What?
I'm sorry, I say "jail."It'll be an intermediate step back to prison.
These are all the ones that would fit on the cart.
Is this you?
no.
yeah.
Wow.
Court records and google-- the gifts that just keep on giving.
I think I'll be going.
I bet your children will be thrilled to know they have a half sister in pismo beach.
Ironically, I've just had the experience of a half sister popping out of the woodwork, and let me tell you,it's a real joy.
I am capable of dealing with my own family.
Really?
Does that include your parole officer?
I mean, excuse me.
criminal law is a little outside my wheelhouse, but I'm pretty sure "failure to pay child support" and the attempted extortion of a U.S.
Senator would viate the terms of your parole.
Sit down.
So here's our proposal.
You walk out the door and start to rebuild your life, and so long as you behave yourself, all those files stay in my cabinet.
But if wolf blitzer so much as blinks at senator mccallister, all bets are off.
I think this is the part where you walk out the door.
Just because you stopped me from telling people doesn't mean it's not the truth.
The senator is a fraud.
I hear talking.I don't see walking.
rebecca.
I'm sorry.
Um, I didn't-- I didn't know that you were here, and, uh, I had put the kettle on, and then then when I saw you,I just, I-- no, no, no.No, it's fine, it's fine.
It's not like you're standing there with a meat cleaver.
You're not, are you?
Well, that's a relief.
Are you going somewhere?
Yeah.
Yeah.
Actually, um...
um, yeah, my...
I heard about julia and the babies.
My mom told me,and I'm so sorry.
And I just figured, you know, you don't need some random girl living at your house.
are you okay?
Fine.
How are the babies?
They're hanging in there.
would you like some tea?
yeah.
it's not just the tea,it's the ceremony that goes with it.
Something about the ritual sort of helps relax you when you feel like this,you know?
'Cause for a moment, we don't really need to be thinking about ourselves.
The japanese form that I learned in chicago was called sado, but it takes a lifetime to master.
There we go.
I'm not really doing this right.
so first I take a sip.
The sky now it's your turn.
Your turn.
rebecca...
now you don't have to answer this is you don't want to, but...
every time you talk about chicago, I get the feeling you're not just talking about the windy city.
My mom said something to you,didn't she?
No.
No, no.She was just...
concerned.
Did something bad happen to you in chicago?
my mother and i have a very difficult, complex relationship.
It's--it's that single mother- single daughter world,you know?
Sort of makes the walkers seem like the brady bunch.
it's true.
you don't have to leave.
When I said you were welcome here like family, I meant that, without condition.
Your turn.
Thanks.
okay.
We have something that we need to tell the both of you.
mommy and daddy have decided that, that daddy won't be sleeping here for a little while.
Where is he gonna sleep?
Daddy's gonna have his own apartment and, um, he's-- he's gonna sleep there.
But I'll see you all the time, and I'll still pick you up from school, and on weekends we'll have sleepovers at my apartment.
It's really important that you understand that this is not because of you or anything that you did, okay?
Mommy and daddy love you both more than anything else in the world.
But you don't love each other anymore?
Oh, honey...
of course we do.
P., How could i not love your mommy?
She made you and coop, and because of that, I will always love her, and we will always be a family no matter where I live.
But how come we can't live together?
I don't understand!
Look, paige, um, we've been having some grown-up problems,and, um, it's--it's, uh, just best if we have a little bit of time apart so that we can...
we can figure out how to fix them.
Yeah, it's kind of like a time-out.
Like when you do something bad?
Did daddy do something bad?
No.
No, cooper,daddy didn't do anything bad.
Are you getting a divorce?
No, honey, we're-- we, um, we--we need just to take some time.
Nothing...nothing's be decided.
I don't believe you.
It's just how gabe said.
He said that first daddy moved away, and then he got a divorce.
Sweetie-- paige, I know this is hard, and I am so sorry.
But nothing's gonna change.
We're still going to be a family, okay?
That's not gonna change,and you're-- you're gonna have the same room, and you're gonna go to the same schools and keep all your old friends, okay?
It's--it'S...
and on weekends, we'll do something special.
Can we go to california adventure?
Oh, yeah.Give me a bump, yo.
do you have anything you want to ask me, baby?
Can I go to my room?
Sure.
I love you, paige.
Can I go to paige's room,too?
Yeah, bub.
Did your mom go home?
Yeah, at least for a couple of hours.
We, uh, we had a good talk last night.
What about your parents?
They're trying to get a flight out of costa rica.
I tried talking to them about what's happening,but...
it's hard, right?Even in person.
I just thought I would be ready.
But how could anybody really be ready for something like this?
Honey, uh...
I don't think we should do the transplant.
You don't?
We'll find another donor.
Getting pregnant was a miracle.
So we'll--we'll wait for another one.
I agree.
It's too much of a risk for elizabeth.
Elizabeth?
Yeah.
I, uh, I saw it on your list, thought I'd try it out.
I like it.
Elizabeth.
William and elizabeth.
William spiked a fever from the hemodialysis, and he's gone into septic shock.
His organs are failing.
He doesn't have much time.
Oh, god.
I am so sorry.
If there's anything that you want to say or do...
I want to...
hold him.
Can I hold him?
Of course.
sit down.
It's okay.
hi, william.
Hey, little man.
It's your dad.
Daddy's here.
And everything's gonna be okay.
You know, uh...
you're named after my dad...
your grandpa.
He's gonna take good care of you.
Oh, thank you.
To new beginnings.
New?
Well, what--what new?
I've...
I've been doing some thinking, and I realize that I've been focusing on the wrong things.
Really, like what?Like payola, kickbacks, sweetheart deals with the unions?
kitty,I'm a united states senator, not an alderman from chicago in the '40s.
Oh, right, that's true.
What happened at the hospital today?
I tried to call you.
I couldn't get through on your cell.
Oh!
Oh, yeah.
No, yeah, right, right, right.
No, um, well, you know,actually, they-- they make you turn your cell phone off.
So--so, um,what--what is all this about new beginnings?
I'm just not gonna run from my past anymore.
It's like you said, I...
my first inclination may not have been bravery, but what I did afterwards was.
I said that?
Yeah.
That was good.
You took a guy who was doubting the strength of his leadership and reminded him why he's running for president...
and got him to embrace his past.
This is very disconcertin, talking like this in the third person.
My point is...
these last few months...
I have been the best man I've ever been, and it's because of you.
Kitty,when you proposed to me, I should have jumped to say yes before youad the chance to change your mind.
That wasn't exactly my best moment.
But you can still say yes.
No.
No, I can'T.
I can't accept your proposal...
until you accept mine.
Yes, yes, yes...and yes.
oh, gee.
Here.
hellO.
Oh, hey.
Hey, uncle saul.
don't tell him.
You know,you have very go timing, because you're never gonna believe what just happened to me.
*good gifts of love* *good gifts you hand me down* *I'll not forget * *these gifts to me* *I'll not forget* *these gifts to me* Hey, tommy.
Well, I'm not gonna ask you if you're all right, because there's no possible way you could be.
Julia, they, uh...
they gave her something-- a sedative.
I went out into the hallway to, uh, walk around...
clear my hea and a father walked by...
with A...
with a healthy newborn,and I...
I couldn't breathe.
I know.
I know.
And I'm just-- I'm wondering,did I do the right thing?
Yes, you did.
You did the right thing, tommy.
Because you did what your heart told you to do, and that could never be wrong.
Death is part of life.
And it would be hubris for us to think that we could make any decisions that are only god's to make.
It's just so hard.
You're right.
It is hard.
And I won't sit here and tell you that it gets easier, because it doesn'T.
Time...
it heals us.
It does get better.
ready to meet your daughter?
oh, my god.
She's beautiful.
Look at that perfect little nose.
Hello, little bear.
Bear?
More like a cute little lobster.
we're not calling our daughter a lobster.
What are you planning on naming her, if you don't mind my asking?
elizabeth.
Elizabeth!
Oh, I...
that's such a gorgeous name.
Elizabeth, hey.
One day we'll tell you about your brother...
and how much we loved him.
Look at that face.
She's as pretty as her mother.
Oh, I meant that as a compliment, sweetheart!
She's so strong.
She reminds me of you.
Will not be alone look out, world.
Here comes lizzie walker.
twins?
Congratulations.
During the rescue on the helicopter-- it's all a blur.
I let people believe what they wanted, that I was a hero,but I'm not.
Kevin, I just got a registered letter from the army.
What does it say, justin?
They want me back.
How's rebecca?
Saul just told me that you have been keeping her.
You didn't know?
And what does sarah think of your hospitality?
it's not even about the kiss anymore.
It's just like we're stuck in relationship purgatory, which feels more like relationship hell.
You asked me to marry you, and now you are completely taking it back.
I'm not.
I want things to calm down a little bit with sarah.
My water just broke.They're not ready yet.
Do not push.Do not push.
tommy, here.You really need to eat something.
I'm not hungry.
God, if we were in L.A., I'd have my doctor.
I don't know anybody here.
Parental panic--it'll be with you the rest of your life,so pace yourself.
you know, my whole life I've been waiting for this chance to do something heroic.
And I get this opportunity to save these two babies, either of which may be biologically mine.
You know what, uncle saul?
I have nothing.
Justin, however,is trained for this.
Okay, stop.
All right?It wasn't heroic.
It was heroic.
The paramedics got there quick.
I hardly think that delivering premature twins in a vineyard in southern california is what the army had in mind for justin when he enlisted.
Anyway, they could just as easily be his.
Oh, look, look.She looks like an ob-gyn.
Sexist, mom.
Thomas walker?
Yes.
Yes.
Your wife's doing fine.
She just needs rest.
Your brother did some excellent work.
Great.
And, uh,what about the babies?
At 29 weeks and extremely low birth weight, we're fortunate we got them here when we did.
How--how did they do on their tests?
Their apgars?
Mom, I don't think they give preemies-- I'm sorry, what tests?
They haven't peed yet,have they?
I*** Pee?
Pee?
What does that have to do with anything?
mom I'm their grandmother.
You know, they're-- let's--let's not suffocate 'em.Okay, guys?
Oh, okay.Okay, that's fine.
We're a tight family-- kind of like a vise.
With children this premature, there's always issues.
But your girl's healthy.
She's doing really well.
Just the girl?
Mr.
Walker,this might be a conversation your wife should also be present for.
Yeah.
Yeah, um...
okay.
I'm gonna...Talk to them.
Thanks.
okay.
Uh, so, they're fine.
Everything--everything seems normal.
When do we get to see them?
I mean, they're preemies,so it'll take a while, but...
it's fine.
I know you wanna stay,but I think we've got it covered.
no.
No, I think we should stay.
Come on.
You all have lives.
Just go.
I'll stay in touch.
okay, anybody who wants to get whiplash, go with kevin.
He almost ran me off the road speeding to get here.
i am not*** If we need anything,we'll-- *** we'll call.
All right, sweetheart.
Okay.
Love you.
You, too, man.
Thanks.
Bye.
Okay, honey.
Now listen, I've got my cell phone with me, and I-I don't go to sleep, so call me anytime...
mom.Mom.
Mom.
Mom.
If you need me for anything.
Um, can you stay?
Yes.
Yes.
Great.
under heavy fire,under the most harrowing conditions, you kept your chopper on that landing zone.
And in spite of being shot down and taking casualties, you got your P.O.W.S to safety.
That's a remarkable display of bravery.
You know,general omar bradley, who commanded our guys at normandy, says that bravery is really just the capacity to perform when you're scared half to death.
so was there ever a moment when you thought, "I just wanna leave.I could leave"?
You know,I think that most people in that situation would try to find the courage to make the right choice.
Well, you certainly did.
I think that about covers my questions.
I really appreciate your time, senator.
Thank you.
I think you'll like the piece.
I look forward to reading it.
hi.
I'm so sorry I'm late.
It's just the traffic-- when did the traffic in santa barbara turn into a line like in the D.M.V.
You're acting like you weren't just at a hospital.
How are the twins?
Well, you know, tommy says that everything is fine, so...
oh, good.
So?
So how did it go?
You know, I think I came off as the love child of winston churchill and dan quayle.
kitty,a man's been calling the L.A.
Offices to see you.
He won't say what it's about,but just that it's personal and very important.
So I set an appointment for today at 2:00.
2:00--2:00?
No, I'm not even gonna make it back by then.
Well, he said he wanted to wait for you.
And, senator, justin walker's cell phone number's in your P.D.A.
Thank you.
A man waiting for you...
Personal...
very important.
So exactly how many other guys did you kind of sort of but not really propose to while I was away in D.C.?
And why doesn't the staff say hi to me?
Because they don't like you.
So why do you need justin's phone nber, and why didn't you ask me?
It's none of your business.
It's a guy thing.
is there anything I can get you?
Do you want a cup of coffee, sergeant cole?
Oh, no, no.
That's okay.
Okay.
I'm retired from the air force.
I served with senator mccallister in gulf war one.
Ah, so do you want me to set up a reunion with you and the, uh, senator?
Well, I never actually had that much face-to-face connection with the senator.
And under the circumstances,I think it's best if we kept it that way.
Rcumstances?I'm not sure I follow.
WellI'm sure that you and everybody here think that you work for a hero, I mean, given how much talk there's been lately about mccallister's war record and his heroism-- alleged heroism, actually-- so pardon me if I shatter the dream, but I know all about that helicopter crash and those P.O.W.S, and I know mccallister tried to call off that extraction.
It is beneath the senator's dignity for me to continue this conversation, so if you'll excuse me, I'm going to leave.
Yeah, well, that's good, 'cause I have to be at the "L.A.
Times" in half an hour, anyway.
Ah, well, with tffic,there's no way you're gonna make it in 30 minutes, and besides, the "L.A.
Times"-- they don't print fiction.
If it was up to the senator, that chopper would've left those soldiers stranded.
He was begging his copilot to leave the landing zone.
And I'm sure the copilot didn't tell you this, considering that he was dead and all.
Actually, he did tell me, in a manner of speaking.
I overheard his conversation with mccallister over the radio from the base.
Are you sure you want me to stay?
yeah How are you doing,julia?
Can you just tell me about william?
Well, right now,he is on a ventilator, which is helping him breathe until his lungs have a chance to develop.
He's responding well.
See?
Everything's okay,honey.
Everything's okay.Right, doc?
Unfortunately, there are other complications.
Due to his premature birth, his kidneys are not functioning properly.
What is the treatment for that?
Dialysis?
Yes, in fact, we've already tried peritoneal dialysis, but it's not giving us the response that we'd hoped for.
Oh, my god.
What can we do?
We can try hemodialysis.
It's a more invasive procedure, because it draws william's blood out, cleanses it and then puts it back in the body.
This is our strongest course of action.
We really need to see results soon.
This is the 21st century.
There--there has to be something else, some other option.
If the situation becomes extreme and dialysis fails, a transplant would be necessary.
But he's so tiny.
Can you even perform transplants on babies so young?
Yes,but they're extremely rare.
Generally, it's impossible to even find a donor in time.
But your son is differt.
His twin sister--your daughter-- she is a perfect match.
She could be the donor.
Yeah, okay.
Okay.
Sorry.
That was uncle saul.
I had to convince him not to buy out an entire kosher deli.
Matzo ball soup is my brother's answer to everything.
He also spoke to dr.
Gilberlenz at cedars, who had nothing but wonderful things to say about you.
Not that we were checking up on you.
Oh, no.
Of course.
Hey, doctor, can you, uh, can you tell us about the operation?
A kidney transplant is by no means a simple procedure, although it is relatively routine for adults.
But we've gotta keep in mind william is ten weeks premature, and the risks that can accompany any surgery are significantly higher.
Right.
How high?
I'm not telling you that there's no reason to hope, but I have to tell you, even if the transplant is successful, additional complications can arise.
What about our daughter?
She's premature, too.
She will also be at considerable risk.
Wait.
So you're telling me if we do this, that both my babies could die?
Honey, she's just giving us all the possible scenarios.
I don't think that's what she's saying, tommy.
Doct, what do you suggest we do?
I'm sorry.I wish that I could give you an answer, but it's A...
it's a very personal decision, one that only the family can make.
I think that you need time to think.
Okay, thanks.
Mom, could you, uh...
could you give us a minute?
Oh, oh, yes.Yes, yes, yes, absolutely.
Look at me.
We will figure this out.
What if--what if we waited-- we waited for another donor?
Listen to me.
He is gonna be fine.
They are both gonna be fine, all right?
Let's stay focused on the big picture-- two healthy, happy babies.
She doesn't even have a name.
We named him william.
She doesn't even have a name.
I can't lose them, tommy.
I can't lose them both.
We are not going to.
I can't lose them both.
Okay, you know me my entire life.
Was there ever a day that gave you the impression I liked scotch?
What, I can't visit without some agenda?
I mean, I just came by your office last week.
Yeah, you needed parking validation.
The fact that you're here bearing gifts this time means you want a bigger favor.
Kevin, you know what?
Don't be so bitter.
Just... "
21 years old"? "
Highland"?
This is a senator-size favor, isn't it?
and this conversation has to fall under the client/attorney privileges.
Privilege.
Oh, whatever.
Too bad I don't represent republicans.
What?
Even lawyers have some scruples.
You know, kevin?I know that.
know that,and I wouldn't even be here f I wasn't in complete crisis mode.
I-- okay, first of all, calm down.
You sound almost nora-esque.
You know what?
I'm actually glad you brought the scotch.
At least this way,when I refuse to help, you'll be a little more relaxed.
You know, that's not funny.Just--let's-- let's--let's go into your office.
I-- shush!
Come.
I mean...
what' a bigger word than "wow"?
No, I know.
I know.
It's--it's very surprising on so many different levels.
Come on.
It's not surprising senator mcdonald's isn't all he's been cracking himself up to be, and it's not surprising someone's trying to cash in on it.
You coming to meto help clean things up, that's a little surprising.
Would you please just be honored?
What about mccallister's legal team?
Nobody else knows that robert tried to call of the extraction.
And robert doesn't know that he's being blackmailed.
So what do you want from me?
I want your advice.
I want you to help me.
Oh, that's easy.
You tell the truth this time-- the whole truth, nothing but.
I'll just tell everybody that he's been lying by omission and getting gobs of campaign mileage from a story that isn't 100true.
I didn't say it'd be fun, kit.
Well, it's--it's campaign suicide.
Well, you know what happens when somebody's military career starts to get all muddy-- there's no controlling the story.
Remember what happened to kerry in '04?
I mean, robert might not even be reelected into the senate.
Oh, yeah, that would be a shame.
Oh, god, kevin, come on.
Please, please, just forget that I'm your sister.
Oh, yes, and by your reluctance to help me, I can see that you already have.
But let's--let's forget that robert is a republican.
Remember how we always complain that nobody of substance ever runs for president?
Well, he has substance.
Now it may not be to your personal political liking, but yes, he has substance.
Kevin, he saved those soldiers' lives, and he almost died trying to do it, and he never once asked for credit.
He just--he just didn't refuse it.
Okay, so he's an accidental hero, not a deliberate one.
Now someone's calling him on it.
No, no, no.
No, no.
They're blackmailing him, kevin.
There is a big difference.
Now robert never was comfortable using his service in the gulf for his campaign.
He got pressured into it.
I pressured him.
I'm asking you, kevin, please, from the bottom of mheart-- please, I'm begging you.
I need your help.
You know, if the senator shared your politics, you'd be sharpening your lawyer claws right now.
Yeah, maybe.
But, kitty, he doesn'T.
Right.
I'm sorry.
there's, uh, some leftovers in theridge.
No, thanks.
I'm still digesting oxnard's best roadside shrink-wrapped burrito.
Sorry I abandoned you up there.
Oh, don't be.
You were right to come, and you were right to go.
As trying as "us" has become, you certainly don't need my family's mob mentality making it worse.
Any word from the hospital?
Mom's up there, so we should get a report...
soon, I hope.
I didn't know when you were coming home.
You didn't return any of my calls.
Oh.
You know, I was in the waiting room all night.
I'm sorry.
Yeah.
And I stopped in at ojai to check in on things, but, um, I just wanted to come home.
I just wanted to be home.
So why didn't you...
come home?
I don't know.
I was afraid, I think, of this...
where we are, this...
purgatory.
bruce has a foldout couch.
He said I could crash there for a few days.
Is that what you want?
what would I tell the kids?
We'll tell them the truth, together.
I'll go pack.
I kind of feel like the guy who's about to get whacked in a mobster movie-- you know,the one where the don says, "hey, come for a ride with me," but he ends up in the pine barons buried in 5 pounds of lye.
Well, maybe later they'll find you swinging from a hook in a refrigerated meat truck.
Fish taco?
Uh...
yeah.
So is this some sort of, like, brother-in-law hazing thing?
I think we're a little beyond that, don't you?
Look, I can't get kitty to repropose to you, if that's what you're after.
No.
That's not it,but, boy, your family could teach the cia something about obtaining classified information.
But not keeping it classified.
You got that right.
So when do you leave?
Uh, for iraq?
Uh, I don't know.Soon, a couple weeks.
You know, I think my mind sort of filed that date away under a separate calendar.
Yeah.
It's so you don't scare yourself to death.
Yeah.
Justin, I know your feelings about the war have changed, and in many ways,so have mine.
But that doesn't change the fact that you're a soldier, and you have a job to do.
Your unit needs a good medic.
You gotta be there for 'em, 'cause when you're over there, they are your brothers and sisters.
You gotta love 'em, you gotta protect 'em, but you can't do it unless you're prepared.
Here we are.
I try to get here twice a month, or any time I've spent too much time in D.C.
Hey, captain.Good to see you again.
You, too.
Thank you.
Hey, how are you?
It's good to meet you.
Hey, how are you?
hey, senator.Good to see you again.
roy!Good to see you.You're working hard.
Ah, hangin' in there.
Good.
Hey, how many tours did you do--two or three?
Three, sir.
Three tours over there.
That's great.
Well, you look strong.
Thank you, sir.
Hey, toni.
Hey!
Did you get those magazines we sent?
Did I get them?
They arrived in a moving van.
Oh, sometimes my office goes a little overboard.
Well, thank you.
You bet.
Senator,good to see you again.
Good to see you.How you feeling?
Doing good, doing good.
Excellent.
Thanks.
Hi.
Hey.
Uh, justin walker,medic.
I was with the 4th of the 424th in afghanistan.
Good to meet ya.
You, uh, work for the senator?
Uh, I'gonnA...uh, no, actual, future brother-in-law.
He's a good guy.
Yeah.
I'm starting a tour in iraq in two weeks.
What happened to the leg?
R.P.G.
Went through the truck, came out the side.
*** Can you walk on it?
Yeah, it's gettin' better.
Just trying to get back to the fight.
All right, well, call me if you hear anything.
Okay.
Love you, too.Bye.
Kitty?
No, it's sarah.
Oh, my god...
wow.
Either that was a performance art piece entitled "the melting slug," or you want me to ask you about your day.
Either your day was just as rough, or your manorexia is completely cured.
You know,a sandwich like this would cost 15 bucks anywhere else, and yes, it was rough, so don't ask.
I'm not.
It's actually a kitty thing, but I can't tell you-- attorney/client privilege.
I just said I don't care.
I know, and I still won't tell you.
Okay, so what was so rough about your day?
You know, apart from...
so I get a call from the senator-- the senator--out of the blue.
Maybe our days are more similar than I thought.
Well, he picks me up in this, like, totally sweet limo, and I have no idea why or where we're going.
God, what I wouldn't give for a date like that.
what?I may hate his politics, but this is a man with perfect skin.
Okay, go on.
So he takes me to a V.A.
Hospital.
I mean, there he is, right, this U.S.
Senator, talking to these injured vets like it was nothing.I mean, it was...
it was sort of amazing.
oh, yeah, amazing, really.
Maybe even heartwarming.I'm sure that's how the press will cover it.
Okay, first of all,chew with your mouth shut.
And secondly,there was no press there.
It was just the senator, and he was completely genuine.
You know, we walked in, and we saw those guys, and...
you know, honestly--honestly, it scared the hell out of me.
It freaked me out, but that's why he called me.
That's why he took me there.
What, to scare the piss out of you?
No, to show me that I have a responsibility, you know?
That--that I'm needed, that I'm going there for a reason, a good one.
You know, he's a better guy than you think, kevin.
Have you seen them yet?
Oh, it's okay to be scared.
Meeting your two little babies for the first time-- gonna be terrifying, even under the best of circumstanceS.
I remember when sarah was born.
Your dad was so scared, he wouldn't even look at her.
Every time they brought her in for a feeding, he just managed to be someplace else.
It got to be a thing.
I didn't know that.
Don't tell sarah.
It's not that I don't want to see them.
It's just,for the past six months, everybody's been saying don't worry, that once the babies come, it's not gonna matter that they're not biologically yours, that once you see them, everything will change.
It already has, otherwise this wouldn't be so hard.
I'm afraid that if I see her, I-I-I can never ask herto do more than she already has.
You don't have to.
You have a choice.
You and julia have a choice.
Come on.
I mean, what kind of father would I be if I didn't do everything I could?
I know.
Maybe I'm not the best example of this, but sometimes being a good parent is knowing when not to parent.
You have to get out of the way and let life happen to your kids.
They could both die.
Tommy, I'm so sorry.
I am so sorry.
I wish there was something I could do to help.
But just know that I'll understand-- we all will understand.
Whatever you choose, we'll support you.
We love you.
What if I can't choose?
They need you.
They both need you.
Tommy, they both needheir father.
Knock, knock.
Okay, I'm here.
What's going on?
Oh, what,no scotch this time?
mr.
Walker?
Yeah.
Daniel cole is here.
Great, show him in.Thank you.
Wait a minute.
Wait a minute.
You invited the blackmailer?
Bet you wish you brought that scotch after all.Take a seat.
What's going on?
Just sit down.
Daniel cole?
I'm kevin walker.
I'm serving as ad hoc counsel to senator mccallister on this matter.
I'm listening.
We've reviewed the situation, and we've decided to proceed on your terms.
Okay.
And how's this gonna work?
We can't just write you a check because of the paper trail, and a cash withdrawal at this time will take a few days to clear.
Well, I've been quiet about this for 16 years.
Another day won't be that big a deal.
Oh, well, actually, it will be.
Because by the time we get the money, you'll already be back in jaiL.
What?
I'm sorry, I say "jail."It'll be an intermediate step back to prison.
These are all the ones that would fit on the cart.
Is this you?
no.
yeah.
Wow.
Court records and google-- the gifts that just keep on giving.
I think I'll be going.
I bet your children will be thrilled to know they have a half sister in pismo beach.
Ironically, I've just had the experience of a half sister popping out of the woodwork, and let me tell you,it's a real joy.
I am capable of dealing with my own family.
Really?
Does that include your parole officer?
I mean, excuse me.
criminal law is a little outside my wheelhouse, but I'm pretty sure "failure to pay child support" and the attempted extortion of a U.S.
Senator would viate the terms of your parole.
Sit down.
So here's our proposal.
You walk out the door and start to rebuild your life, and so long as you behave yourself, all those files stay in my cabinet.
But if wolf blitzer so much as blinks at senator mccallister, all bets are off.
I think this is the part where you walk out the door.
Just because you stopped me from telling people doesn't mean it's not the truth.
The senator is a fraud.
I hear talking.I don't see walking.
rebecca.
I'm sorry.
Um, I didn't-- I didn't know that you were here, and, uh, I had put the kettle on, and then then when I saw you,I just, I-- no, no, no.No, it's fine, it's fine.
It's not like you're standing there with a meat cleaver.
You're not, are you?
Well, that's a relief.
Are you going somewhere?
Yeah.
Yeah.
Actually, um...
um, yeah, my...
I heard about julia and the babies.
My mom told me,and I'm so sorry.
And I just figured, you know, you don't need some random girl living at your house.
are you okay?
Fine.
How are the babies?
They're hanging in there.
would you like some tea?
yeah.
it's not just the tea,it's the ceremony that goes with it.
Something about the ritual sort of helps relax you when you feel like this,you know?
'Cause for a moment, we don't really need to be thinking about ourselves.
The japanese form that I learned in chicago was called sado, but it takes a lifetime to master.
There we go.
I'm not really doing this right.
so first I take a sip.
The sky now it's your turn.
Your turn.
rebecca...
now you don't have to answer this is you don't want to, but...
every time you talk about chicago, I get the feeling you're not just talking about the windy city.
My mom said something to you,didn't she?
No.
No, no.She was just...
concerned.
Did something bad happen to you in chicago?
my mother and i have a very difficult, complex relationship.
It's--it's that single mother- single daughter world,you know?
Sort of makes the walkers seem like the brady bunch.
it's true.
you don't have to leave.
When I said you were welcome here like family, I meant that, without condition.
Your turn.
Thanks.
okay.
We have something that we need to tell the both of you.
mommy and daddy have decided that, that daddy won't be sleeping here for a little while.
Where is he gonna sleep?
Daddy's gonna have his own apartment and, um, he's-- he's gonna sleep there.
But I'll see you all the time, and I'll still pick you up from school, and on weekends we'll have sleepovers at my apartment.
It's really important that you understand that this is not because of you or anything that you did, okay?
Mommy and daddy love you both more than anything else in the world.
But you don't love each other anymore?
Oh, honey...
of course we do.
P., How could i not love your mommy?
She made you and coop, and because of that, I will always love her, and we will always be a family no matter where I live.
But how come we can't live together?
I don't understand!
Look, paige, um, we've been having some grown-up problems,and, um, it's--it's, uh, just best if we have a little bit of time apart so that we can...
we can figure out how to fix them.
Yeah, it's kind of like a time-out.
Like when you do something bad?
Did daddy do something bad?
No.
No, cooper,daddy didn't do anything bad.
Are you getting a divorce?
No, honey, we're-- we, um, we--we need just to take some time.
Nothing...nothing's be decided.
I don't believe you.
It's just how gabe said.
He said that first daddy moved away, and then he got a divorce.
Sweetie-- paige, I know this is hard, and I am so sorry.
But nothing's gonna change.
We're still going to be a family, okay?
That's not gonna change,and you're-- you're gonna have the same room, and you're gonna go to the same schools and keep all your old friends, okay?
It's--it'S...
and on weekends, we'll do something special.
Can we go to california adventure?
Oh, yeah.Give me a bump, yo.
do you have anything you want to ask me, baby?
Can I go to my room?
Sure.
I love you, paige.
Can I go to paige's room,too?
Yeah, bub.
Did your mom go home?
Yeah, at least for a couple of hours.
We, uh, we had a good talk last night.
What about your parents?
They're trying to get a flight out of costa rica.
I tried talking to them about what's happening,but...
it's hard, right?Even in person.
I just thought I would be ready.
But how could anybody really be ready for something like this?
Honey, uh...
I don't think we should do the transplant.
You don't?
We'll find another donor.
Getting pregnant was a miracle.
So we'll--we'll wait for another one.
I agree.
It's too much of a risk for elizabeth.
Elizabeth?
Yeah.
I, uh, I saw it on your list, thought I'd try it out.
I like it.
Elizabeth.
William and elizabeth.
William spiked a fever from the hemodialysis, and he's gone into septic shock.
His organs are failing.
He doesn't have much time.
Oh, god.
I am so sorry.
If there's anything that you want to say or do...
I want to...
hold him.
Can I hold him?
Of course.
sit down.
It's okay.
hi, william.
Hey, little man.
It's your dad.
Daddy's here.
And everything's gonna be okay.
You know, uh...
you're named after my dad...
your grandpa.
He's gonna take good care of you.
Oh, thank you.
To new beginnings.
New?
Well, what--what new?
I've...
I've been doing some thinking, and I realize that I've been focusing on the wrong things.
Really, like what?Like payola, kickbacks, sweetheart deals with the unions?
kitty,I'm a united states senator, not an alderman from chicago in the '40s.
Oh, right, that's true.
What happened at the hospital today?
I tried to call you.
I couldn't get through on your cell.
Oh!
Oh, yeah.
No, yeah, right, right, right.
No, um, well, you know,actually, they-- they make you turn your cell phone off.
So--so, um,what--what is all this about new beginnings?
I'm just not gonna run from my past anymore.
It's like you said, I...
my first inclination may not have been bravery, but what I did afterwards was.
I said that?
Yeah.
That was good.
You took a guy who was doubting the strength of his leadership and reminded him why he's running for president...
and got him to embrace his past.
This is very disconcertin, talking like this in the third person.
My point is...
these last few months...
I have been the best man I've ever been, and it's because of you.
Kitty,when you proposed to me, I should have jumped to say yes before youad the chance to change your mind.
That wasn't exactly my best moment.
But you can still say yes.
No.
No, I can'T.
I can't accept your proposal...
until you accept mine.
Yes, yes, yes...and yes.
oh, gee.
Here.
hellO.
Oh, hey.
Hey, uncle saul.
don't tell him.
You know,you have very go timing, because you're never gonna believe what just happened to me.
*good gifts of love* *good gifts you hand me down* *I'll not forget * *these gifts to me* *I'll not forget* *these gifts to me* Hey, tommy.
Well, I'm not gonna ask you if you're all right, because there's no possible way you could be.
Julia, they, uh...
they gave her something-- a sedative.
I went out into the hallway to, uh, walk around...
clear my hea and a father walked by...
with A...
with a healthy newborn,and I...
I couldn't breathe.
I know.
I know.
And I'm just-- I'm wondering,did I do the right thing?
Yes, you did.
You did the right thing, tommy.
Because you did what your heart told you to do, and that could never be wrong.
Death is part of life.
And it would be hubris for us to think that we could make any decisions that are only god's to make.
It's just so hard.
You're right.
It is hard.
And I won't sit here and tell you that it gets easier, because it doesn'T.
Time...
it heals us.
It does get better.
ready to meet your daughter?
oh, my god.
She's beautiful.
Look at that perfect little nose.
Hello, little bear.
Bear?
More like a cute little lobster.
we're not calling our daughter a lobster.
What are you planning on naming her, if you don't mind my asking?
elizabeth.
Elizabeth!
Oh, I...
that's such a gorgeous name.
Elizabeth, hey.
One day we'll tell you about your brother...
and how much we loved him.
Look at that face.
She's as pretty as her mother.
Oh, I meant that as a compliment, sweetheart!
She's so strong.
She reminds me of you.
Will not be alone look out, world.
Here comes lizzie walker.