Bad Girl (2016) Movie Script
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I finally understand
The purpose of my creation
Must be
To love you
You tell me you'll keep me
close to you
And all you ask is
dedicate my heart to you
It's my pleasure to give you
all of me
It's the love I have
that keeps me serving you
You're so good to me
I can't imagine losing you
No there's no one
that can compare to you
No matter what I do
I can't be without you
I can't make it alone
Oh I was made to love you
Through the storm, through the
rain
Through the hurt and the pain
I was made to love you
To love you, to love you, to
love you
My life was full of sin
You came and stepped right in
Turned it all around
You worked it out
And now my life has meaning
Without you I'll be dead and
gone
So I sing
This song
To show you I love you
I can't be without you
I can't make it alone
I was made to love you
Baby, you sure you
put it in the right box?
I can't find it anywhere.
All that's in here are towels.
Charles.
What?
What does that say?
- Towels.
- Yeah.
You know what, as a matter of
fact,
you know what I want you to do?
I want you to go into
that box that says dishes,
and get some dishes, because
breakfast
is gonna be ready shortly.
How many towels does
a kitchen need, anyway?
Oh, some are for use and
others are for decorations.
Decorative towels, don't you
think
that's a waste of money?
Babe.
We should be able to live a
little. Okay?
I mean, there's nothing wrong
with having nice things.
You know I grew up with little.
You know, now that I
have, I should be able
to live a little, and so should
you.
Melinda, you need to be
reminded
that this congregation is gonna
hold us to a higher standard.
For we aim to not only do what's
right
in the sight of the Lord,
but also in the sight of men.
2 Corinthians.
I know, you're right.
Doesn't mean I have to like it.
Found the dishes.
The toast and the
bacon'll be ready shortly.
Okay. Where's our daughter?
Where do you think?
Ruth!
Babe, it's the last day of
school, cut her some slack.
Ease up on her just a little
bit.
Well, either you're gonna
be a parent or a buddy,
but you can't be both.
At least one of us understands
that.
Again with the throwing of the
plates?
Don't you think you keep
overreacting?
I mean, I haven't said anything
you haven't already heard.
I'm not going to be told by
you
or anybody else how to raise my
daughter.
And secondly, I don't
care what those heifers
at the church say, I'm gonna
be the woman that I want to be.
As a matter of fact,
ever since you have taken
this position, Charles, you have
changed,
and not all for the better.
- Melinda?
- Yes.
Why don't you take a
deep breath and count to 10
before you say something you may
regret.
Better yet, why don't you
go and get our daughter.
She will be down in a second.
And you know she likes to be
called Quinn.
Well, I named her Ruth,
that's a good Godly name,
so that's the name I'm gonna
use.
Ruth!
I'm here, I'm here.
Shouldn't you save your
voice for Sunday service?
Come on, let's have a seat.
Sit down and eat this breakfast
that your mother prepared.
Let's pray.
Dear Heavenly Father, we
thank you for our family,
we thank you for this food
that we are about to receive,
and we thank you for...
Baby, are you excited
about the last day of school?
I'm more excited about
tomorrow.
First day of summer vacation.
Ah, you got big plans?
Maybe.
Babe, do you
know where they put the box
with the books in them, I
can't find them anywhere!
Why don't you look at the one
that's...
Oh, I just found it.
It was in the box labeled books.
Yeah.
You ready for me to take you to
school?
Mom, can I please drive the
car today?
Oh, honey, I got a million
things to do,
I mean, we're not even settled
in yet,
and those women are gonna be
coming here
to drop by and you know
how those people at church
like to gossip, especially those
females,
can I get a what what?
Okay, would you please act
your age?
You are only as old
as you feel and look.
Sorry.
Yeah. I'll go get my
stuff, I'll be down.
So much to do.
All right, my dear.
Hi!
Hey!
Oh my gosh, okay, so I have to
tell you,
you're never going to believe
this, you know Sammie?
With that mole thing? Well,
yesterday...
Good morning, Cassie!
Good morning, Mrs. Robinson.
And how are you this morning?
Oh, well, any day above the
ground's a good one, right?
Right!
You are totally wearing that
outfit.
Ah, well you know I do.
I have to go shopping with
you,
I need, like, that, and that,
and that...
Yeah, I'll definitely take you
shopping.
Okay, girls, G2G.
Hey, mom, how am I gonna get
home?
Oh, I can make sure she gets
home.
Oh, okay. All right, well
then I'll see you later.
Bye, beautiful! Congratulations!
Last day of school, woo
woo! Can I get a what what!
Your mom is so cool.
I mean, she's not all
stuffy like most moms.
Yeah, so cool. Hey, Cassie.
How are you gonna get me
home when you ride the bus?
Uh...
Wait! I have to tell you about
Sammie!
Ah, it's my favorite time
of year, Sister Battle.
Yes, the Lord has blessed
us with a heat this summer
that should not be wasted.
Ah, hey Deacon.
Hey, Althea.
Hey, Sister Battle.
Hi.
I don't know, I've been
thinking about
doing something different this
summer.
Well, different can be good.
That's what I'm thinking,
something fresh and exciting.
- Yes!
- Challenging.
Maybe even a little risky.
Yes!
Instead of a summer play,
let's put on a talent showcase.
What, you don't like that idea?
It's not bad, it's just
that, I just thought that...
You know, Deacon, I think
that's an excellent idea.
See? See, thank you, Althea.
Hey, Sis.
Oh, hey, what's up?
Hey, Melinda.
Hey, Deacon Bacon...
Am I interrupting something?
Oh, nonsense, no, Sister
Battle and I
are just discussing our
summer camp activities.
Well, if that's all, then...
That's all.
All right, well then, can I
steal you
for a second, please?
Oh, sure, sure, sure.
Ow!
Deacon!
Are you, are you all right?
I'm, I'm fine.
This desk is a little shorter
than what I'm used to.
Just give me a minute.
No, don't worry about
it. I'll take care of it.
No, are you sure?
Yes, yes. He who finds
me finds a good thing.
Remember that.
Now, go with our First Lady.
Lord love a cheerful giver.
What?
Oh, nothing, Sister.
Are you okay?
I'm fine, it's just that man!
You better watch out
for that one, Deacon.
Who, Sister Battle?
- Yes.
- Oh, she's just a good
Christian woman who loves her
church.
What?
For as long as I've known you,
you have always had a blind
spot.
I may be a little clumsy,
but I don't see what that
has to do with anything.
- Okay.
- What?
You just haven't changed
since the day I met you.
Yeah, well, neither have you.
And Charles is lucky to have
you.
Yeah.
Everything okay?
He's your friend. You
tell me.
Yeah, well, you are my friend,
too.
What's going on?
Yeah, I, we've just
been a part of this church
for a long time, and he's moved
from the
Youth Ministry up to
the head of the church,
so, why wouldn't everything be
fine?
You sure.
Of course. I'm the good wife,
right?
Oh, wait a minute now.
You know what? I gotta
get to this meeting.
So I will talk to you later.
Okay, we'll chat.
All right...
I know we're all excited
about leaving for summer break,
but before we do, I'd
like to take a moment
to acknowledge an
accomplishment.
Miss Robinson, would you please
stand?
It's come to my attention that
your father
has been called to pastor the
congregation
of Calvary Baptist Church,
so let's all offer her
our warm congratulations.
Now I want you all to have a
wonderful summer, and be safe.
I'll see you back in the fall.
Thank you for a good year.
Congrats. Have a good one.
I don't know how you do it.
I would be mortified if I was
just
singled out like that
in front of everyone.
Hey, Quinn.
Hey, Eric.
Have a great summer, Quinn.
You too...
Hey.
We should get together this
summer.
Tommy, I don't think my
boyfriend would like that.
Okay.
I know everyone loves
you and everything,
but seriously, if they were
all staring at me like that,
I would just die.
Yeah, like seriously,
just, quit breathing.
Just, beep, beep, beep. Flat
line. Dead.
Cassie, you're exaggerating.
Okay, well, maybe not die die,
but
I would probably pee my pants.
Yeah.
I know, not really ladylike,
right?
Although, what am I saying,
if you peed your pants,
you would probably get an award.
What? You know I always take the
blame
for anything you do wrong.
What are we gonna do?
Oh, I didn't even do anything,
and I'm gonna get charged with
conspiracy after the fact.
Oh, why did you have to
tell me what you did?
You know, this is going to go on
my record
and colleges look at that stuff!
Relax, okay, look,
they don't have proof.
Plead ignorance, you'll be okay.
Miss Donahue?
Ignorance.
Miss Robinson, do you want
to tell me what happened?
I really don't know
anything, Principal Decker.
Ruth, how long have I known
you?
Um, I don't know, for, like,
ever?
Since you were a little girl
in my Sunday School class,
right?
Your parents and I shared the
same church for a long time.
So I've watched you
grow from a little girl
into a smart, honest young
woman.
You can tell me the truth.
It was Cassie, wasn't it.
I am telling you the truth, I
really
don't know anything, Principal
Decker.
Honest.
I hope Miss Donahue realizes
what a good friend she has in
you.
But let me tell you
something about friendship.
Sometimes, you have to
be there for your friend.
But then sometimes, you need to
allow her
to be accountable for her
actions.
You have to decide what's
right at the proper time.
It's all about growing up, being
mature.
You understand?
I do, but...
Tell Miss Donahue she
has one week's detention.
Wait, but...
That's it. You're dismissed.
See you on Sunday.
So, what are you gonna do this
summer?
No, wait, wait, wait, let me
guess.
Hmm. Hanging out with Roman?
I hope so. It's gonna
be so much harder now,
since we moved.
We used to live in the same
apartments,
now we're like seven miles away.
Seven miles is not that far.
Okay, with a car, no.
But if you ask me, my
dad moved us on purpose.
He doesn't like Roman.
Is it 'cause he's not
at a Christian school?
Maybe.
Mmm. Yeah. Those public
school boys, so worldly.
Not like all these, all
immature.
Yeah.
Plus, he's quarterback,
and all muscle-y...
Okay, Cassie.
Sorry.
Okay, I have to go see him.
I'm gonna drop you off, you want
a ride?
Uh, sure, yeah.
Um, hmm, yeah, on second
thought,
I think I'll take the bus.
Okay. Good idea.
I cannot believe you
wanted me to ride that bus.
Hey, it's my yellow limo!
So, Roman.
Now that school's over, you
finally gonna ask me out?
You know, Tonya's been
dying for us to double
with her and Chris.
Come on, Roman, it'll be fun.
Watch.
You like fun, don't you?
You're wasting your time.
He's already got a girlfriend.
Yeah, she's right. Roman got
himself a
bible baby from that
Christian school over there.
Is that true? Are you in
love with a church girl?
Would you like me to
wait on you, Ruth-Quinn?
Maggie. We've been over this.
It's just Quinn.
Right, I'm sorry. I'm so
forgetful.
So, should I wait?
No. I think I got it from
here. Thanks.
Okay, Quinn!
I'll see you Sunday.
Yes, I have a girlfriend.
And yes, she goes to a Christian
school.
But there's more to it than
that.
I mean, does she treat you
right?
Does she make you feel good?
'Cause you know, I bet I
could make you feel real good.
Yeah, she, ah, she...
- Hey, Roman.
- Oh, Ruth!
Excuse me.
Chris, I'll holler at you
later, man.
Sure, man. Have fun.
I mean, are you not gonna
introduce us
to your friends, Roman?
No, not really.
So, you're the famous Quinn?
I'm not sure how famous I
am, but yeah, Quinn's my name.
Your dad used to be Youth
Minister at church, right?
Yeah, that's him.
Your dad is really nice,
and your mom is super cool.
She even gave me her cell phone
number
in case I needed to talk
to someone about God.
- Amber.
- She's a really good friend.
You don't need any lame
hotline when you have us.
Uh, yeah, that sounds like
her.
Well, I really have to get
going,
it was nice talking to you guys.
You know, I bet she doesn't
even know what fun is.
I mean, she probably thinks
she better than us, too.
Don't worry. He'll be
bored with her in no time.
Girls like that have nothing on
us.
Isn't that right, baby?
That's what I tried to tell
him.
Right answer.
Tell him, tell him you're
staying at a friend's house,
and that she'll drop you off
at church in the morning.
You want me to lie to my dad?
Are you playing innocent with
me, Ruth?
Look, I know you're the
apple of everyone's eye.
But you forget that I know you.
You like to dance along the
line.
So, tomorrow, come play on my
side.
What if he checks?
Why would he? You're
his perfect little girl.
Besides, Cassie would lie for
you.
That girl worships you.
She doesn't worship me.
She's just a good friend.
So you'll come?
I guess so.
You guess?
Yes.
Great.
Come in!
Hey, isn't it a little
late for spring cleaning?
Ha ha.
I wanted to see if
you wanted to help out,
your mother wanted to have a
movie night,
but I see you're right in
the middle of something,
I think I'll let you get back to
it.
- Hey, dad.
- Yes?
Is it okay if I spend the
night
at Cassie's house tomorrow?
Her mom can drop me off
at church on Sunday.
Are you gonna be at church on
time?
I promise.
Of course you can.
Thanks, Dad.
Wow.
You like it?
I like.
Church girl. Is that you?
Daddy let you come out
to play with us heathens
looking like that?
You know what we need, Roman?
You know, Roman makes the best
drinks.
Just wait till you try one.
She's not much of a drinker,
Kaye.
You don't have to if you don't
want to.
It's a party, church girl.
Leave the bible at home.
One drink ain't never gonna hurt
you.
I don't know.
Oh! Are we praying or are we
drinking?
You know it's not a party
unless I got a drink in my hand.
That's right, baby.
It's not art. Don't just
stare at it. Drink it.
Even little Amber can do it.
Aw, she's scared!
Aw, it might hurt the first
time.
But it feels better and gets
easier the more you do it.
Girl, you are so bad!
I gotta be. Good girls are
boring.
Oh!
Shots! Shots! Shots!
Drink! Drink!
Yeah!
May I have another one?
Woo, bible baby's gone wild!
Um, maybe we should go
somewhere a little more quiet.
I'd like that.
Maybe she's not that boring.
We'll see about that.
Let me see you phone, Amber.
Hi, Mrs. Robinson. May I speak
to Pastor Robinson, please?
Hey, that is really low.
Hi, Pastor Robinson. I
know you don't know me.
I wanted to call and tell
you about your daughter.
Yeah, she's at a party where
kids
are drinking and having sex.
Oh, you want the address? Sure.
Maybe you should slow down.
You've got nothing to prove.
Come dance with me, Roman.
Maybe you should sit down
here.
You don't have to go get her,
Charles.
She's a good girl, we taught her
properly,
you gotta learn how to trust
her.
Melinda, did you hear what I
said?
There's alcohol and boys at that
party,
she is not where she's supposed
to be,
she lied to me, she lied to us.
And you want me to trust her?
Yes, I want you to trust her.
And can you blame her?
You keep this tight rope around
her,
you never give her any
freedom, you suffocate her.
I mean, you have to allow her
to have a little bit of fun,
you do remember what fun is...
She's 16 years old. Not now,
Melinda.
Not now?
Not now. Okay, so then, when.
Huh?
What happened to that guy that
was fun
and romantic and spontaneous?
He became a father, he became
a pastor.
He's a man with different
responsibilities now.
Yes, I know that you
have responsibilities.
I have responsibilities...
Where are my keys?
But what I'm asking you, as
your wife, is to trust her.
That party is no place
for a pastor's daughter.
I bet you it was that
Cassie that talked her
into going there. It was that
Cassie!
You know what?
I am so glad that you are on
your way
to that camp for the summer,
because I need a break,
I don't even know if I
can even do this anymore.
I am going to get our
daughter,
and I'm gonna bring her back
home.
And I don't want to hear
another word about it!
You don't want to hear...
Who do you think you're talking
to, huh?
I am very disappointed in you,
Ruth.
It was just a party.
If it were just a party,
you would've told me about it.
But Daddy. If I...
Daddy nothing. Look
at you, you're drunk.
Is that the kind of influence
that this boy has over you?
He has a name, Daddy.
It's Roman, and I love him.
Is that what you thought you
were doing?
Loving him?
We were only kissing.
In a cubbyhole, Ruth. Alone,
Ruth.
Do you think that was the
right thing to do, Ruth?
What's so wrong about it?
The bible says, act
properly as in the day.
Not in carousing and drunkenness,
or sexual promiscuity.
Sensuality. Strife and
jealousy. Romans 13:13.
We weren't gonna do it.
I knew you and that boy
were getting too close.
I thought the move was enough.
But if you think that
you're gonna sit under him
for the rest of the summer,
you can guess again.
Daddy. You're not saying
that I'm gonna have to stay...
You are going to the
summer camp with me,
and you're gonna be a counselor.
But Daddy, I, I have stuff...
We are gonna go home, get you
into bed,
and get you ready for
church in the morning.
This conversation is over, young
lady.
Excellent sermon, Pastor.
I knew you had it in you.
Oh, thank you. Hopefully
the first of many.
Oh, it will be. That was
awesome.
Pastor, your daughter's voice
is a blessing from heaven.
Each time I hear her sing I
know that God is truly good.
- Yes He is, all the time.
- Amen.
Mmm, I love it when
you make me look good.
To God be given the glory.
Oh, of course. Praise Him.
Congrats, big brother.
I'm proud of you.
Thanks, sis.
But you know, nothing
that is said up there
comes directly from me.
I know, but you sure put
on one great presentation.
Thank you.
And Quinn.
You sure do give your auntie
goosebumps
while you're up there.
Thanks, Auntie A.
It's this little one
who does all the work.
I just mouth the words,
ain't that right, kiddo?
Now, I understand
you're gonna be joining us
as a counselor this summer.
Yes.
Well what better than to
serve your fellow man, right?
Ah, sis, could you take Quinn
and
tell her a little bit more
about the camp program?
Certainly, certainly,
I can do that, come on.
Mary.
Chase.
Charles Robinson.
Look at you, all grown up
and a successful pastor.
What are you doing on
this side of the tracks?
From what I heard, you
died of a venereal disease.
Melinda.
Melinda, you are funny as
ever.
And I see you still have
your sense of humor, Charles.
All right, let's keep it
civil, kids.
Mary, what can we do for you out
here?
Well, I'm back in
town visiting my mother,
and I just wanted to see if
the old church was still here,
but I see it's not as
old as I remember it.
Mary.
I'm sure you're no stranger to
overhauling
old, distressed objects.
Charles.
Pastor.
Excuse me, Pastor. Could
I have a word with you?
In private.
Fine.
Pastor?
My mother is dying.
And I need to make her final
arrangements.
Charles, I will be inside.
Okay.
I'll be right in.
Mary, now what is it that you
really want?
Why do I have to want
something?
Because your mother died
when we were in school.
You remember that?
I'm a very busy man with a lot
of
responsibilities, Mary, I
don't have time for this.
Honestly? Charles. I missed
you. I just wanted to see you.
Mary. That was a long time
ago. Okay?
I'm sorry, but I have to go.
God bless you.
It's getting off to a good
start.
I think it's gonna be a great
summer.
Yes sir.
We've got some great kids
coming, and we really appreciate
the two of you volunteering to
work with these young people.
You know, they need role models.
Well, we're here.
Yay.
Your sarcasm is unnecessary,
Ruth.
You should have some fun here.
I don't see how. I'm being
forced to spend the summer
away from my friends, away from
Roman...
This will be good for you.
Maybe you can use this time to
think about
the choices that you
made that got you here.
Dad, it's not fair. Why isn't
Mom here enjoying this fun?
Because she wanted time
alone and away from the church.
But Daddy, I bet you she
would've...
Okay.
Good.
Now let's go.
Well, Pastor Robinson.
Did you have any problems
getting here?
You ask me that same
question every year,
and every year the answer's the
same.
I don't know why you do it.
Oh, you know why, but that's
a story for another time.
Let me introduce you to
two of our counselors,
you remember Jessie?
Right, good to see you again.
And this is Alex, he's a first
timer.
It's a pleasure to
meet you, Pastor Robinson.
You have a lot of energy.
Yes sir.
Alex, let go, you might
pull off the pastor's hand.
Not a problem, this
is my daughter, Ruth,
she's a first timer as well.
Call me Quinn.
Now, is Ruth gonna be the
only female counselor here?
Oh, no, no, no, we
have a late volunteer.
Where is she?
Quinn!
Mmm, you two are friends!
Um, best friends.
Well, that's a good thing.
So listen, why don't you young
people go
and get yourselves settled in.
Pastor Robinson, if you will
follow me?
Oh, wait a minute, you
don't need directions,
you know where you're staying,
right?
You're never gonna let me
live that down, now, are you?
Can't see that happening any
time soon.
I'll see you in a little
while.
Penny for them?
Just wondering what
Roman is doing right now.
Yeah, sucks you guys had
to be apart for the summer.
But hey, like, seriously, how
surprised were you to see me?
Since you didn't tell
me you were coming, very.
Well, I was pretty
bummed that you were just
gonna abandon me for the summer.
Not by choice.
So I decided, you know,
if you couldn't be with me,
then I would just come to you.
Cassie.
You know, because I
just couldn't let you
go through this on your own, and
I thought
there might be some quite
boys...
Cassie.
What?
Thank you so much for coming.
I don't know if I would've
made it without you.
Well, that's what friends are
for.
Besides, that is how I roll.
You are so lame sometimes.
Lame, eccentric, who's to
judge?
I guess so.
Now, if only I could hear
Roman's voice right now,
everything would be perfect.
My dad took my phone, he
said no phones allowed.
Hmm. Wait.
Ta-da!
Cassie! How did you even...
I know we're not supposed to,
but,
thought it might come in handy.
I'm such a sneak!
Yes you are.
So now you can talk to Roman,
because
no one should stand in the way
of love.
Is everybody excited about
their first day at camp?
That's what I like to hear.
How about you counselors?
You're excited too?
All right. Now that we're
all ready, your counselors,
led by Jessie, are gonna take
you all on a nature walk,
so I want you to go and enjoy
the beauty of the world around
you.
Okay? All right, come on!
Don't y'all lose them kids.
Where are we going?
Just down the trail.
How far?
Not too far.
Are we going to do this every
day?
He's cute.
Who, Alex?
No, Jessie.
Alex smiles too much, I think
something's wrong with him.
Maybe he's just filled
with the holy ghost.
Jessie's okay, I guess.
Hadn't really noticed him.
Oh, that's right, I
forgot, love makes you blind.
Okay.
We're here.
But where are we?
- Exactly.
- Huh?
In our everyday lives,
our minds filter out
most of the information
our senses give us.
But here in nature, it can
be incredibly uplifting
to realize just how much of a
blessing
those senses really are.
I want you guys to do me
a favor. Close your eyes.
Go on, trust me.
You, too.
My mama told me don't trust no
man
unless he put a ring on my
finger.
I want you guys
to open up your senses.
Listen to the sounds of the
forest,
your own bodies, and
the people around you.
I don't hear nothing.
Shh.
Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh!
I think I hear something.
Are those crickets?
No, fool. That's just Alex
jumping.
All right, all right,
guys, calm down. Listen.
Really sit back and listen.
Next, I want you guys to try to
smell.
Smell the trees around you,
the grass beneath your feet,
and the air itself.
Jessie? Is nature supposed
to smell like doo-doo?
Stanley.
Sorry.
Now, I want you guys to try
and feel.
Really feel. Feel the
breeze against your skin.
The shirts on your back,
the sun in your face.
Okay, open your eyes.
Now, for the next few minutes,
I want you guys to concentrate.
Really concentrate on seeing and
hearing
everything that's around you.
Danielle. You see something?
No.
She's just a little,
shall we say, touched.
Okay.
I think you scared her.
It's not you, Danielle's just
really shy.
She'll open up to the right
person.
Don't take it personally.
Hi.
Can I help you?
I think I should be over
there, okay?
I'm Alex.
Yup, I know. We met yesterday.
I know that, right,
do you come here often?
Are you, ah, hitting on me?
Yeah, well, I like you.
You don't even know me.
Well that's why I'm trying
to do, get to know you.
Yeah, um, I don't know about
that.
You're kind of weird.
I mean, so are you. I can see
it.
We would be the perfect match.
No, no, no, no, no. See, you
are weird. I'm misunderstood.
Did you hear what I said?
Yeah.
Why are you still smiling?
Why not?
So your dad is Pastor
Robinson?
Yeah, that's him.
- What kind of daddy is he?
- I be he lets you date.
What do you know about dating?
A lot. I got boyfriends.
Right, Stan?
How should I know? I like
older women. How you doing?
Quinn. Help.
Mmm, rejected again.
You're on your own.
Oh, hey there, Sister Battle.
Good afternoon, Deacon.
Look at yourself.
Oh.
The children will be in here
soon.
Is this how you want to present
yourself?
I didn't notice the mess.
Thank you.
It's no problem, I'm happy to
do it.
You know, Deacon. I was reading
in the book of Ecclesi...
Ecclesiastes. One of my favorite
books in the bible, yes.
4:11, this morning, and
you know, I came across
this particular verse I
found very interesting.
It said, if two lie
together, they keep warm,
but how can one keep warm alone?
Ah, praise the Lord.
You know what? I was thinking,
Deacon.
Wouldn't it be nice if you
weren't alone
and you stayed warm?
I kind of like to sleep with
the fan on, or the A.C. on.
Oh...
All right, young people, come
on in!
- Hello.
- Have a seat.
Today we're going to
talk about temptation.
And I ain't talking about
David Ruffin and them.
No, no, no, they don't
know nothing about that!
Now, who knows the story
of Samson and Delilah?
Now,
Samson, he head a calling...
Want to get out of here
and see the rest of the camp?
Sure.
To begin
the deliverance of Israel
from the Philistine oppression.
Now, having taken the Nazarite
vow,
Samson was put aside for God.
Mmhmm.
Part of his vow was
to never cut his hair.
That was the source of his
strength.
And Samson used that strength
to wreak havoc on them
Philistines, I mean,
he's a big boy, he's real
strong,
and they get to fighting,
they get to warring,
and he'd knock 'em up.
Wait a minute, now.
You have to remember, Samson, he
was human
like all of us, right?
He had desires and temptations.
And the particular source
of Samson's temptation
was this gal named Delilah,
she's a pretty girl,
real, real pretty girl, see.
And he fell in love with her.
So when the Philistine rulers
found out
that Samson and Delilah was
kickin' it,
they came to Delilah one
night, said, look here.
We want you to go down there
and find out the secret
of that boy's strength
so we can capture him.
So Delilah, Deacon, Delilah,
using her powers of
seduction and deception,
she wore Samson down.
Wore him down.
She persistently asked him
questions about his secret,
until finally, he gave in.
He told the girl his secrets,
and he should never tell his
secrets.
Huh, Deacon?
No ma'am, no ma'am, you
don't wanna tell your secrets.
No, you don't. So children,
let that be a lesson.
Let that be a lesson to you,
yes ma'am.
Never tell your secrets. Oh,
Deacon.
So, Quinn. Tell me about
yourself.
Not much to tell. Pastor's
daughter.
What you see is what you get.
Come on now, I doubt
that. We all have layers.
You just need the right
person to peel 'em back.
Uh, a boyfriend. I have a
boyfriend.
Thought you should know that.
I'd expect you to.
Listen, I'm not about to
drop to one knee or anything.
I just want to get to
know you a little better.
Maybe we could be
friends. That sound cool?
- I think that's all right.
- Good.
Then, I'll drop to one knee.
All right, what can
we learn from Samson?
Stay away from girls, or you
go bald and lose your eyes.
That's what I'm talkin' about!
If I went bald, I'd just die,
just die!
Okay, okay, everybody,
let's just settle down.
Now, you might say that
Samson, liking Delilah so much,
made him gullible, you might
say that boy was stupid.
See, he liked her so
much, he couldn't see,
he was blinded to the
fact that she was lying,
she wasn't keepin' it 100.
Yeah, now that's how
temptation works.
Temptation can be anything,
it doesn't have to be a man,
or a woman, it could
be your new video game.
It could be your outfit.
It could even be money.
So, temptation is everywhere.
So you have to be very careful.
So, are you saying that
wanting things is bad?
Oh, no, no, no, no,
there's nothing wrong
with wanting things,
as long as that wanting
doesn't make you commit sin
to get the things you want.
All right, well, listen,
that's it for today.
I want you all to think about
what we've been talking about.
Okay, now you guys go ahead
and
run off to the cafeteria and
have dinner.
Thank you, thank you.
I think that went pretty well,
how about you?
Yeah, I think so also.
You know, they'll be ready
for temptation, you know.
You know, there's temptation
everywhere.
Oh, yes.
Even the good kind, you know?
Sister Battle, is there
something in your eye?
- Deacon, no.
- Well, what's the matter?
Oh, Deacon. Don't you get it,
baby?
Baby? My first name ain't
baby.
- Oh, Lord.
- My first name's Steve.
You know, just...
- Quinn. Quinn.
- What?
Are you awake?
If I wasn't, I wouldn't
be talking to you.
- Right, that makes sense.
- What do you want, Cassie?
I saw you talking to Jessie.
Should Roman be jealous?
Please. He was just being
nice. He's a nice guy.
I don't know. I think he likes
you.
Whatever. Go to sleep.
- Okay. Goodnight, Quinn.
- Night.
I'm excited to see the
talent these kids have.
Well, you know, every
year we put on a play,
but, you know, I thought
it was time for a change.
- Yeah.
- Yeah.
All right, let's bring
in the first camper.
Hey there, Kevin. What's your
talent?
I'd like to do an
interpretation of Matthew 16:23.
- Well, praise the Lord.
- Praise God, praise God.
Kevin, you okay?
Yes, Deacon Bacon. Just
one second. Almost ready.
Oh, well, excuse me.
- Kevin!
- Okay, I'm ready.
Get behind me, Satan!
Where are you, Lucifer,
Beelzebub, oh great deceiver?
Are you over here? Or over
there?
You are a stumbling block to me.
You do not have in mind
the concerns of God,
but merely human concerns!
So I take you in these
blessed hands and say,
Get behind me, Satan!
- Well. That was spirited.
- Mmm, yes, yes, yes.
Uh, next?
Break it down.
Okay, thank you, thank
you, Nikki. Thank you.
Are you sure? Still
got more to the routine.
Oh, no, that was good, that
was quite enough, thank you.
- She was dancing, huh?
- Uh, yeah.
I think the one and three is
important numbers as well.
But she, was she dancing to
a...
It was a different beat.
You know what, maybe
we could still do a play.
Hey, Danielle. Why are
you over here by yourself?
No reason.
You know, everyone is over
there waiting to audition.
- Yeah.
- You don't want to audition?
- No.
- Why not? It might be fun.
They'll laugh at me.
Danielle, I've heard you sing,
you have a beautiful voice.
No one will laugh at you.
Yeah, but that's in a group of
people.
Then I know they're not looking
at me.
Hmm. Tell you what. How
about, I help you out?
And between the two of
us, we'll figure this out.
Yeah?
Yeah.
Who's next?
Stan! Gonna show us your
talent?
Stan, what are you doing?
It's the Heisman, Deacon
Bacon.
Okay. And why are you doing
it?
'Cause I'm gonna go
pro. Or be on reality TV.
Either way, this is all I've
gotta do.
Okay. Thank you, Stan.
Pastor, ain't none of
these kids gonna make
American Idol any time soon.
Yeah.
Um, what about a play,
Christmas,
we could do a summer version
of the Christmas pageant...
This is going to be a lot
more difficult than we thought.
Oh, Lord.
What is she doing here?
Melinda, I don't know,
she just showed up.
- Well, ask her to leave.
- I can't ask her to leave.
That wouldn't be the
Christian thing to do.
I know you guys dated,
Charles.
And that was a long time ago.
Melinda, that doesn't matter.
You are the only woman that I
want.
Yeah, well, she obviously
doesn't know that.
Well, I'm not responsible
for anyone else's actions.
Why did you bring me out
here, Charles, for a "date"?
Because I thought it
would be really nice
for us to spend time together,
be with our daughter,
have a movie night,
eat in the cafeteria...
Charles, when you invited me
here,
I thought we were gonna have
alone time.
I thought maybe we would
go dancing, dinner,
something to that effect.
Why would you invite me to
your job and call this a date?
Melinda, I am trying.
Charles, I know your heart
is in the right place, but,
this definitely was not a good
idea.
As God as my wit...
Melinda.
Charles?
- Melinda!
- Charles? Can I...
I don't have time for this.
All right, kids, it
is movie night! Yeah!
I wonder what movie we're
going to see.
I hope it's romance, I love
romance.
Do you think it'll be romance?
I don't wanna watch that.
I want to watch something
else. Some action.
Something with fighting. A chase.
An explosion. Right Kevin?
Boom.
It'll probably be something
lame, it's church camp.
Look what we got going
for you. A classic.
One of my favorites, it's a
movie
called "Chitty Chitty Bang
Bang".
Oh, it has great songs, too.
Yeah.
One of my favorites says,
k Oh, you, Chitty Chitty Bang
Bang
k Chitty Chitty... k
Now, why you got your
faces all turned down?
Why do we keep watching
old movies from the library?
Yeah, I'd like to
see a movie that was made
after Jesus died for our sins.
I feel like I'm dying right
now.
You better watch your mouth,
boy.
It's a good movie, something
better than y'all be watching.
Watch your mouth, watch the
movie.
Hey, Roman. It's me.
Yeah, I know I haven't, but...
I mean, it's not easy to...
Of course I miss you.
Look, don't say that, you
know I'd rather be with you.
Hey, I have a way that you
can come see me, though.
We're having a car wash
tomorrow. You can come.
Yeah, yeah, it's for free.
Just show up and I'll
send you the address.
What do you mean, you'll think
about it?
Chris said what?
Why does it always have to be
about that?
What? But you said that you
would wait until I was ready.
What does Kaye have to do with
anything?
If that's the kind of girl
you wanna be with, Roman,
just go be with her.
Hello?
Roman?
- Hey.
- Hey.
You want some company?
You look like you could use a
friend.
Yeah, that would be great.
Listen, I
know the movie selection
wasn't the best, but don't you
think
you're overreacting just a
little bit?
It wasn't the movie.
I know.
But wouldn't it be better if it
was?
Yeah.
- Roman?
- Yeah.
So, what did he do this time?
Why do you think he did
something?
Isn't it always the guy's
fault?
I guess so.
Let me guess. He's
pressuring you to have sex,
and you're not ready.
You are a virgin, right?
Is it that obvious?
I mean, kind of.
It's nothing that you should
be ashamed of, though.
But Roman said if I really
loved him, then I would do it.
- Does he love you?
- Yes! Why would you say that?
Because if he loved you,
Quinn, I mean really loved you,
he'd wait for you.
He wouldn't pressure you, that's
not love.
All right, look, come on, I'm
sorry.
I didn't mean to make you cry.
That's not something I would
want to do.
Okay, look, can we just
talk about something else?
Yeah.
So, I met your mom today.
She seems pretty cool.
Yeah, she's great.
Come on, now what's that
about?
Look, never mind.
Come on now, you know
you want to talk about it.
Come on, you know you do.
I mean, I just, I wish
she'd act like a mother,
you know, I know her
childhood was taken away
because her mother died
and she had to take care
of her sisters, but, like, why
does she have to invade mine?
You know, and I just
need her to be an adult.
Need her to be a mother.
Quinn, will you do something
for me?
What?
Close your eyes.
Come on, trust me.
What do you hear?
Nothing. I don't hear
anything.
I know. It's kinda peaceful,
isn't it?
Yeah.
What do you smell?
I smell you.
Are you wearing cologne?
Maybe a little. I thought
it might come in handy.
How do you feel?
Safe.
Open your eyes and tell me
what you see.
I see you.
And I see you.
Thanks.
No problem. What are friends
for?
I love it when the sky
looks like this, you know?
It's like looking into forever.
You can see all the stars.
Melinda. I know it was
insensitive and manipulative
to bring you up here, but I
promise, I will do better.
Please, don't leave.
Charles, I can't take you
trying to
control me at every turn.
You're pushing...
You're pushing me and your
daughter away.
Why can't you see that?
I do now. I just, I
love both of you so much,
I was afraid of losing you.
I promise, I promise you, I
will give you both more space.
I love you.
I love you too.
So you'll stay? Say yes. Say
yes.
- Yes.
- Okay.
Hey, watch it, I can't get my
hair wet.
Sorry!
That was not nice.
What? It slipped, see?
Look what you've done!
I'm melting! I'm melting!
I give up, I give up,
mercy, I give up, I give up!
Jessie. I'll take that.
Wow, I guess the
car wash is over, Deacon.
He took the kids' hose.
Maybe.
You just couldn't let
the kids have any fun,
now, could you?
Nope.
No? What are you...
What are you doing?
Nothing.
Stop! Stop!
Quinn, please, please!
This means war, everybody!
- Hi.
- Hey, Cassie.
Um, I just...
Sorry.
You smile way too much.
Bye.
Okay, I definitely beat
you in a game of basketball.
- Today?
- Yes! You don't remember?
No.
Okay, today, after the
car wash, you were like,
let's play one-on-one,
and I was right there,
made the last shot... the game
winning shot.
You mean the air ball you
shot, huh?
That was not an air ball!
What would you call it?
Hey, Roman.
What's wrong?
Why don't you tell me?
What are you talking about?
I didn't mean to pull you
away from your date over here.
Maybe I should just
give y'all some space.
He's just a counselor, okay? A
friend.
That's not what it
looked like from over here.
Roman, this is me we're
talking about. Quinn.
You've got nothing to
worry about, I love you.
You're right. What was I
thinking?
This is what I miss.
This is what I needed.
Me too. Been bored out of my
mind
all summer since you left.
When are you coming back?
Soon.
You know, the "4th & Fireworks"
party is next weekend.
We've got our showcase next
weekend.
It's the biggest party of the
summer.
Like, you gotta go.
I know, I'm sorry. I can't
come.
All right.
I got you.
Roman, don't be mad.
Don't be mad?
I haven't seen my girlfriend
all summer, except for this.
Now you can't come to the
party with me because of this.
Maybe we need a break.
I need somebody that's
gonna be there for me.
Roman, Roman, don't say that.
Look, maybe, maybe I
can work something out.
I won't hold my breath.
You okay?
- Whatcha doing?
- Thinking.
About...
- Roman.
- Of course. Roman.
So, are you two okay?
I don't know.
I'm sure he just misses you.
Yeah, I miss him too.
You know, he wants me to go to
the "4th & Fireworks" party with
him.
- "4th & Fireworks"?
- Yeah.
Isn't that the same night
as the showcase, though?
Yeah, I know that.
Well, I've heard
things about that party.
It's not just like fireworks
in the sky, you know...
- Cassie.
- It's a hookup party!
I know that.
Well, if you go, Roman's gonna
expect you to have sex with him.
Are you ready for that?
I think so. I mean, maybe. I
don't know.
- Quinn.
- Cassie, I love him.
And I don't want to lose him,
and I don't know what to do.
- Hmm. It's a tough one.
- Yeah, tell me about it.
Okay, well, I guess I'll
leave you to do some thinking,
'cause you have some
really big thinking to do,
like, really big.
I'd like to do an
interpretation of Matthew 16:23.
Hey!
There's still room up
front, okay? Enjoy the show.
What is Mary Magdalene doing
here?
She says she's
here to support the kids.
Mm-hmm. She needs to support
those...
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey. Sis.
I'm just saying. When
Jesus named her Chase,
he was being ironic.
You are a stumbling block to
me.
You do not have in mind
the concerns of God,
but merely human...
Hey, Danielle! You
ready for your big moment?
Yeah, but...
What's wrong? Are you nervous?
A little bit.
We went over this a million
times. You'll do great.
- I know, but...
- Danielle.
I was wondering, you know, if
you wanna,
you could sing with me?
If you wanted.
I'd love to, but you
don't need me on the stage.
All right. I'll tell you what.
I'll stand right over there,
at the edge of the stage.
If you get nervous at any
moment,
just look over, and I'll be
there.
The whole time?
The whole time. Promise.
Do we have a deal?
Okay.
And, coming
to the stage we have Stan.
Mmm, all right,
let's give it up for Stan.
Ready? Go get 'em!
- Hey, you okay?
- Yeah. It's Roman.
- Hmm. You gonna go?
- I guess so.
- You sure?
- Yeah. I'll be fine.
K This little light of mine
k I'm gonna let it shine
k This little light of mine
k I'm gonna let it shine
k This little light of mine
This is one of Quinn's
favorite songs.
Yes it is.
She worked really hard with that
girl.
She really brought
Danielle out of her shell.
Excuse me for a second,
I've got something to do.
Shut up, church girl.
Are you gonna beat me up?
She thinks we wanna fight her,
like we're criminals or
something.
No, church girl. I just wanna
warn you.
I don't like what you're doing
to Roman.
What I'm doing? What am I
doing to him?
Like you don't know.
Look at her. Acting all
innocent.
Maybe she doesn't know.
Oh, she knows. Her kind always
knows.
I don't, I really don't know.
Look, you're teasing him
with your church girl goodness.
My what?
Look, that is Roman
Kraft that you have there.
- All-City quarterback?
- Fine as all be.
And he doesn't have to wait
for you.
Do you know how many
girls wanna give him some?
I know of one.
What?
I said, he may not want none.
Is that right.
Well, tell me this, church girl.
What are you doing here, at this
party,
if you don't plan on giving him
some?
Hmm?
Hey, if nothing's
happening in there,
I need to use the room.
Remember, church
girl. Roman has options.
I did it! I did it!
You did! Danielle, you were
amazing.
Where's Quinn?
Um, she had to step out
for just a little bit,
but she wanted me to tell you
that she's
really, really proud of you.
But she promised.
I'd like to recite a poem
by one of the greatest poets
of all time, written in the
greatest book.
And I'd also like to dedicate
this poem
to my wife, Melinda.
Love is patient. Love is
kind, it does not envy.
It does not boast. It is not
proud...
It does not dishonor others,
it is not self-seeking.
It is not easily angered.
It keeps no records of wrongs...
You should pay attention.
Love does not delight in evil,
but rejoices in the truth.
It always protects, always
trusts, always hopes,
and always preserves.
Where there are tongues,
they will be stilled.
Where there is knowledge,
it will pass away,
for we know in part,
and we prophesy in part,
but when completeness comes,
what is in part disappears.
When I was a child, I talked as
a child.
I thought as a child, and
I reasoned as a child.
When I became a man, I
put away childhood things,
for now, we see only
reflections, as in a mirror.
Then we shall see face to face.
Now I know in part.
Then I shall know fully,
even as I am fully known.
Melinda. I love you now, and
always.
God bless you all.
Oh, hey, bible baby.
You gonna have a drink with
us tonight, bible baby?
Sure, but no alcohol. I
learned my lesson the last time.
Oh, what do we say to that,
guys? Huh?
Boo!
Hey, hey, hey, she's
with me, she's with me.
'Sup, girl?
Roman, Roman, you're drunk.
Maybe a little. I could be
more, though.
Fill me up.
Woo! Yes sir!
That's what I'm talking about!
I loved the program, and
those kids were amazing.
Yeah, yeah, I was a little
nervous at the audition,
but I would say it turned
out to be a success.
It did. I was proud.
You know, a certain someone
told me that
romance should be spontaneous
and fun.
- I'm glad you listened.
- Yes I did.
Speaking of.
I haven't seen our daughter.
Where's Ruth?
I don't know, I haven't
seen her either, actually.
Okay. Hey, Jessie.
What's wrong, Jessie?
Your daughter.
You two having problems?
I can't find her. I
think she's with Roman.
What?
Cassie.
Cassie.
Where's Ruth?
- I...
- I?
I know you know where
she is, so just tell us.
Okay, look, I didn't
want her to go, okay,
I told her not to.
Go where?
Just tell us, Cassie. It's
okay.
Just tell us where she
is so we can go get her.
Okay. If she's with
that boy at some party,
I'm gonna kill her.
Okay, just, just calm
down, Charles, okay?
Let's just go get her,
make sure she's safe.
And then we're gonna kill her.
Pastor Robinson. Mrs.
Robinson.
Let me go, I'll find her.
I'll bring her back safe, sir.
Let him go, Charles. I trust
him.
Okay, Jessie. Go find
our daughter, please.
Okay, uh, Roman, I don't
know if I like you like this.
What are you talking about?
That's not what the text said.
Whoops. You're just
gonna take my word of it.
Okay, what's wrong with you?
What's wrong with you?
'Cause nothing's wrong with me.
I'm just getting ready for our
big night.
That, that is why you came,
right?
Yeah, but...
Yeah but nothing! It's
okay! Chill. It's all good.
It's all good. Like, I got you.
It's cool.
Quinn. You don't have to do
this.
Is this the dude from the car
wash?
I knew something was up!
Jessie, what are you doing
here?
I came to get you. I'm here
for you.
- What?
- That's right. I see you.
I'm here with Roman.
I know you think he loves you,
but
look around you, look where he
has you.
Quinn, look at him and
tell me he loves you.
That's not what love is.
Quinn, just close your eyes and
listen.
I don't have to take this!
I'm Roman Kraft.
Any of these girls would be
happy to take your place.
If you don't smarten up,
you're gonna lose me.
Now are you gonna get in this
room or not?
Listen. This
party isn't for me.
So I'm gonna go outside and
wait for you to join me.
You're gonna have to walk
through a door tonight.
His or mine.
Just know whatever you
decide, you deserve the best.
Now that he's gone, you ready,
girl?
It's way too crowded in there.
I've got somewhere else better.
Lead the way, babe.
Hey.
You leaving so soon?
I was told that someone would
be out here waiting for me.
I thought I was wrong.
I thought you chose him.
Well, um, there were a few
obstacles
to get around to get to this
door.
Now you have some fences to
mend.
Thank you, Jessie.
You worried your father to
death, honey.
Excuse me, I'm not your honey.
Woman, what is wrong with you?
What is wrong, baby?
I'm not your baby.
What I am is the pastor
to this congregation,
and the father to that young
girl,
and the husband to the wife
that you keep disrespecting.
Now I'm gonna ask you to leave.
My wife and I would like to
have a word with our daughter
alone.
Right on, Pastor.
And I'll have a word
with you later, Jessie.
I am so, so sorry.
I didn't mean to.
You scared us. You scared me.
I'm sorry, Dad.
I'm sorry.
Don't you ever do that
to us again, you hear me?
I promise I won't.
We love you so much.
I know that I've been
more of a friend to you
than I have been a mother,
and I'm going to work
harder to be less cool.
So Ruth,
you are grounded for a month.
And now that that's all said
and done,
there's somebody that
you need to apologize to.
Go ahead.
I guess you're pretty mad at
me.
I'd be mad if I were you, too.
You promised you'd be there.
I know.
You weren't there. I
looked for you. Everywhere.
I'm so, so sorry, Danielle.
Did I do something wrong?
No, no, no, no, you were
perfect.
I made a promise to be
there, and I wasn't,
and that's not what good friends
do.
And I can only hope that you can
find in your heart to forgive
me.
Maybe give me a second chance?
- Quinn?
- Yeah?
Next time you have to sing
with me.
You got it, girl.
Sorry.
Praise God for our praise
and worship dancer, Phil!
Well, this is the first Sunday
since the conclusion of our
summer camp,
and I want to welcome you all
back.
You know, I believe that we've
learned a lot this summer.
Some of us have learned that
we have been putting our
energies into the wrong people.
And some others have learned
that
we have been taking the best
part of ourselves for granted.
And we're still waiting for
others
to realize that the love of
their life
is right in front of them.
Amen! Yes, yes, yes!
What?
It's you. You're the one.
Hallelujah! He finally gets
it!
Oh, thank you, Jesus!
Yes, praise God, let
the church say amen?
Amen!
Now, a selection from our
choir.
I finally understand
The purpose of my creation
Must be
To love you
You tell me you'll keep me
close to you
And all you ask is
dedicate my heart to you
It's my pleasure to give you
all of me
It's the love I have
that keeps me serving you
You're so good to me
I can't imagine losing you
No there's no one
that can compare to you
No matter what I do
I can't be without you
I can't make it alone
Oh I was made to love you
Through the storm, through the
rain
Through the hurt and the pain
I was made to love you
To love you, to love you, to
love you
My life was full of sin
You came and stepped right in
Turned it all around
You worked it out
And now my life has meaning
Without you I'll be dead and
gone
So I sing
This song
To show you I love you
I can't be without you
I can't make it alone
I was made to love you
Baby, you sure you
put it in the right box?
I can't find it anywhere.
All that's in here are towels.
Charles.
What?
What does that say?
- Towels.
- Yeah.
You know what, as a matter of
fact,
you know what I want you to do?
I want you to go into
that box that says dishes,
and get some dishes, because
breakfast
is gonna be ready shortly.
How many towels does
a kitchen need, anyway?
Oh, some are for use and
others are for decorations.
Decorative towels, don't you
think
that's a waste of money?
Babe.
We should be able to live a
little. Okay?
I mean, there's nothing wrong
with having nice things.
You know I grew up with little.
You know, now that I
have, I should be able
to live a little, and so should
you.
Melinda, you need to be
reminded
that this congregation is gonna
hold us to a higher standard.
For we aim to not only do what's
right
in the sight of the Lord,
but also in the sight of men.
2 Corinthians.
I know, you're right.
Doesn't mean I have to like it.
Found the dishes.
The toast and the
bacon'll be ready shortly.
Okay. Where's our daughter?
Where do you think?
Ruth!
Babe, it's the last day of
school, cut her some slack.
Ease up on her just a little
bit.
Well, either you're gonna
be a parent or a buddy,
but you can't be both.
At least one of us understands
that.
Again with the throwing of the
plates?
Don't you think you keep
overreacting?
I mean, I haven't said anything
you haven't already heard.
I'm not going to be told by
you
or anybody else how to raise my
daughter.
And secondly, I don't
care what those heifers
at the church say, I'm gonna
be the woman that I want to be.
As a matter of fact,
ever since you have taken
this position, Charles, you have
changed,
and not all for the better.
- Melinda?
- Yes.
Why don't you take a
deep breath and count to 10
before you say something you may
regret.
Better yet, why don't you
go and get our daughter.
She will be down in a second.
And you know she likes to be
called Quinn.
Well, I named her Ruth,
that's a good Godly name,
so that's the name I'm gonna
use.
Ruth!
I'm here, I'm here.
Shouldn't you save your
voice for Sunday service?
Come on, let's have a seat.
Sit down and eat this breakfast
that your mother prepared.
Let's pray.
Dear Heavenly Father, we
thank you for our family,
we thank you for this food
that we are about to receive,
and we thank you for...
Baby, are you excited
about the last day of school?
I'm more excited about
tomorrow.
First day of summer vacation.
Ah, you got big plans?
Maybe.
Babe, do you
know where they put the box
with the books in them, I
can't find them anywhere!
Why don't you look at the one
that's...
Oh, I just found it.
It was in the box labeled books.
Yeah.
You ready for me to take you to
school?
Mom, can I please drive the
car today?
Oh, honey, I got a million
things to do,
I mean, we're not even settled
in yet,
and those women are gonna be
coming here
to drop by and you know
how those people at church
like to gossip, especially those
females,
can I get a what what?
Okay, would you please act
your age?
You are only as old
as you feel and look.
Sorry.
Yeah. I'll go get my
stuff, I'll be down.
So much to do.
All right, my dear.
Hi!
Hey!
Oh my gosh, okay, so I have to
tell you,
you're never going to believe
this, you know Sammie?
With that mole thing? Well,
yesterday...
Good morning, Cassie!
Good morning, Mrs. Robinson.
And how are you this morning?
Oh, well, any day above the
ground's a good one, right?
Right!
You are totally wearing that
outfit.
Ah, well you know I do.
I have to go shopping with
you,
I need, like, that, and that,
and that...
Yeah, I'll definitely take you
shopping.
Okay, girls, G2G.
Hey, mom, how am I gonna get
home?
Oh, I can make sure she gets
home.
Oh, okay. All right, well
then I'll see you later.
Bye, beautiful! Congratulations!
Last day of school, woo
woo! Can I get a what what!
Your mom is so cool.
I mean, she's not all
stuffy like most moms.
Yeah, so cool. Hey, Cassie.
How are you gonna get me
home when you ride the bus?
Uh...
Wait! I have to tell you about
Sammie!
Ah, it's my favorite time
of year, Sister Battle.
Yes, the Lord has blessed
us with a heat this summer
that should not be wasted.
Ah, hey Deacon.
Hey, Althea.
Hey, Sister Battle.
Hi.
I don't know, I've been
thinking about
doing something different this
summer.
Well, different can be good.
That's what I'm thinking,
something fresh and exciting.
- Yes!
- Challenging.
Maybe even a little risky.
Yes!
Instead of a summer play,
let's put on a talent showcase.
What, you don't like that idea?
It's not bad, it's just
that, I just thought that...
You know, Deacon, I think
that's an excellent idea.
See? See, thank you, Althea.
Hey, Sis.
Oh, hey, what's up?
Hey, Melinda.
Hey, Deacon Bacon...
Am I interrupting something?
Oh, nonsense, no, Sister
Battle and I
are just discussing our
summer camp activities.
Well, if that's all, then...
That's all.
All right, well then, can I
steal you
for a second, please?
Oh, sure, sure, sure.
Ow!
Deacon!
Are you, are you all right?
I'm, I'm fine.
This desk is a little shorter
than what I'm used to.
Just give me a minute.
No, don't worry about
it. I'll take care of it.
No, are you sure?
Yes, yes. He who finds
me finds a good thing.
Remember that.
Now, go with our First Lady.
Lord love a cheerful giver.
What?
Oh, nothing, Sister.
Are you okay?
I'm fine, it's just that man!
You better watch out
for that one, Deacon.
Who, Sister Battle?
- Yes.
- Oh, she's just a good
Christian woman who loves her
church.
What?
For as long as I've known you,
you have always had a blind
spot.
I may be a little clumsy,
but I don't see what that
has to do with anything.
- Okay.
- What?
You just haven't changed
since the day I met you.
Yeah, well, neither have you.
And Charles is lucky to have
you.
Yeah.
Everything okay?
He's your friend. You
tell me.
Yeah, well, you are my friend,
too.
What's going on?
Yeah, I, we've just
been a part of this church
for a long time, and he's moved
from the
Youth Ministry up to
the head of the church,
so, why wouldn't everything be
fine?
You sure.
Of course. I'm the good wife,
right?
Oh, wait a minute now.
You know what? I gotta
get to this meeting.
So I will talk to you later.
Okay, we'll chat.
All right...
I know we're all excited
about leaving for summer break,
but before we do, I'd
like to take a moment
to acknowledge an
accomplishment.
Miss Robinson, would you please
stand?
It's come to my attention that
your father
has been called to pastor the
congregation
of Calvary Baptist Church,
so let's all offer her
our warm congratulations.
Now I want you all to have a
wonderful summer, and be safe.
I'll see you back in the fall.
Thank you for a good year.
Congrats. Have a good one.
I don't know how you do it.
I would be mortified if I was
just
singled out like that
in front of everyone.
Hey, Quinn.
Hey, Eric.
Have a great summer, Quinn.
You too...
Hey.
We should get together this
summer.
Tommy, I don't think my
boyfriend would like that.
Okay.
I know everyone loves
you and everything,
but seriously, if they were
all staring at me like that,
I would just die.
Yeah, like seriously,
just, quit breathing.
Just, beep, beep, beep. Flat
line. Dead.
Cassie, you're exaggerating.
Okay, well, maybe not die die,
but
I would probably pee my pants.
Yeah.
I know, not really ladylike,
right?
Although, what am I saying,
if you peed your pants,
you would probably get an award.
What? You know I always take the
blame
for anything you do wrong.
What are we gonna do?
Oh, I didn't even do anything,
and I'm gonna get charged with
conspiracy after the fact.
Oh, why did you have to
tell me what you did?
You know, this is going to go on
my record
and colleges look at that stuff!
Relax, okay, look,
they don't have proof.
Plead ignorance, you'll be okay.
Miss Donahue?
Ignorance.
Miss Robinson, do you want
to tell me what happened?
I really don't know
anything, Principal Decker.
Ruth, how long have I known
you?
Um, I don't know, for, like,
ever?
Since you were a little girl
in my Sunday School class,
right?
Your parents and I shared the
same church for a long time.
So I've watched you
grow from a little girl
into a smart, honest young
woman.
You can tell me the truth.
It was Cassie, wasn't it.
I am telling you the truth, I
really
don't know anything, Principal
Decker.
Honest.
I hope Miss Donahue realizes
what a good friend she has in
you.
But let me tell you
something about friendship.
Sometimes, you have to
be there for your friend.
But then sometimes, you need to
allow her
to be accountable for her
actions.
You have to decide what's
right at the proper time.
It's all about growing up, being
mature.
You understand?
I do, but...
Tell Miss Donahue she
has one week's detention.
Wait, but...
That's it. You're dismissed.
See you on Sunday.
So, what are you gonna do this
summer?
No, wait, wait, wait, let me
guess.
Hmm. Hanging out with Roman?
I hope so. It's gonna
be so much harder now,
since we moved.
We used to live in the same
apartments,
now we're like seven miles away.
Seven miles is not that far.
Okay, with a car, no.
But if you ask me, my
dad moved us on purpose.
He doesn't like Roman.
Is it 'cause he's not
at a Christian school?
Maybe.
Mmm. Yeah. Those public
school boys, so worldly.
Not like all these, all
immature.
Yeah.
Plus, he's quarterback,
and all muscle-y...
Okay, Cassie.
Sorry.
Okay, I have to go see him.
I'm gonna drop you off, you want
a ride?
Uh, sure, yeah.
Um, hmm, yeah, on second
thought,
I think I'll take the bus.
Okay. Good idea.
I cannot believe you
wanted me to ride that bus.
Hey, it's my yellow limo!
So, Roman.
Now that school's over, you
finally gonna ask me out?
You know, Tonya's been
dying for us to double
with her and Chris.
Come on, Roman, it'll be fun.
Watch.
You like fun, don't you?
You're wasting your time.
He's already got a girlfriend.
Yeah, she's right. Roman got
himself a
bible baby from that
Christian school over there.
Is that true? Are you in
love with a church girl?
Would you like me to
wait on you, Ruth-Quinn?
Maggie. We've been over this.
It's just Quinn.
Right, I'm sorry. I'm so
forgetful.
So, should I wait?
No. I think I got it from
here. Thanks.
Okay, Quinn!
I'll see you Sunday.
Yes, I have a girlfriend.
And yes, she goes to a Christian
school.
But there's more to it than
that.
I mean, does she treat you
right?
Does she make you feel good?
'Cause you know, I bet I
could make you feel real good.
Yeah, she, ah, she...
- Hey, Roman.
- Oh, Ruth!
Excuse me.
Chris, I'll holler at you
later, man.
Sure, man. Have fun.
I mean, are you not gonna
introduce us
to your friends, Roman?
No, not really.
So, you're the famous Quinn?
I'm not sure how famous I
am, but yeah, Quinn's my name.
Your dad used to be Youth
Minister at church, right?
Yeah, that's him.
Your dad is really nice,
and your mom is super cool.
She even gave me her cell phone
number
in case I needed to talk
to someone about God.
- Amber.
- She's a really good friend.
You don't need any lame
hotline when you have us.
Uh, yeah, that sounds like
her.
Well, I really have to get
going,
it was nice talking to you guys.
You know, I bet she doesn't
even know what fun is.
I mean, she probably thinks
she better than us, too.
Don't worry. He'll be
bored with her in no time.
Girls like that have nothing on
us.
Isn't that right, baby?
That's what I tried to tell
him.
Right answer.
Tell him, tell him you're
staying at a friend's house,
and that she'll drop you off
at church in the morning.
You want me to lie to my dad?
Are you playing innocent with
me, Ruth?
Look, I know you're the
apple of everyone's eye.
But you forget that I know you.
You like to dance along the
line.
So, tomorrow, come play on my
side.
What if he checks?
Why would he? You're
his perfect little girl.
Besides, Cassie would lie for
you.
That girl worships you.
She doesn't worship me.
She's just a good friend.
So you'll come?
I guess so.
You guess?
Yes.
Great.
Come in!
Hey, isn't it a little
late for spring cleaning?
Ha ha.
I wanted to see if
you wanted to help out,
your mother wanted to have a
movie night,
but I see you're right in
the middle of something,
I think I'll let you get back to
it.
- Hey, dad.
- Yes?
Is it okay if I spend the
night
at Cassie's house tomorrow?
Her mom can drop me off
at church on Sunday.
Are you gonna be at church on
time?
I promise.
Of course you can.
Thanks, Dad.
Wow.
You like it?
I like.
Church girl. Is that you?
Daddy let you come out
to play with us heathens
looking like that?
You know what we need, Roman?
You know, Roman makes the best
drinks.
Just wait till you try one.
She's not much of a drinker,
Kaye.
You don't have to if you don't
want to.
It's a party, church girl.
Leave the bible at home.
One drink ain't never gonna hurt
you.
I don't know.
Oh! Are we praying or are we
drinking?
You know it's not a party
unless I got a drink in my hand.
That's right, baby.
It's not art. Don't just
stare at it. Drink it.
Even little Amber can do it.
Aw, she's scared!
Aw, it might hurt the first
time.
But it feels better and gets
easier the more you do it.
Girl, you are so bad!
I gotta be. Good girls are
boring.
Oh!
Shots! Shots! Shots!
Drink! Drink!
Yeah!
May I have another one?
Woo, bible baby's gone wild!
Um, maybe we should go
somewhere a little more quiet.
I'd like that.
Maybe she's not that boring.
We'll see about that.
Let me see you phone, Amber.
Hi, Mrs. Robinson. May I speak
to Pastor Robinson, please?
Hey, that is really low.
Hi, Pastor Robinson. I
know you don't know me.
I wanted to call and tell
you about your daughter.
Yeah, she's at a party where
kids
are drinking and having sex.
Oh, you want the address? Sure.
Maybe you should slow down.
You've got nothing to prove.
Come dance with me, Roman.
Maybe you should sit down
here.
You don't have to go get her,
Charles.
She's a good girl, we taught her
properly,
you gotta learn how to trust
her.
Melinda, did you hear what I
said?
There's alcohol and boys at that
party,
she is not where she's supposed
to be,
she lied to me, she lied to us.
And you want me to trust her?
Yes, I want you to trust her.
And can you blame her?
You keep this tight rope around
her,
you never give her any
freedom, you suffocate her.
I mean, you have to allow her
to have a little bit of fun,
you do remember what fun is...
She's 16 years old. Not now,
Melinda.
Not now?
Not now. Okay, so then, when.
Huh?
What happened to that guy that
was fun
and romantic and spontaneous?
He became a father, he became
a pastor.
He's a man with different
responsibilities now.
Yes, I know that you
have responsibilities.
I have responsibilities...
Where are my keys?
But what I'm asking you, as
your wife, is to trust her.
That party is no place
for a pastor's daughter.
I bet you it was that
Cassie that talked her
into going there. It was that
Cassie!
You know what?
I am so glad that you are on
your way
to that camp for the summer,
because I need a break,
I don't even know if I
can even do this anymore.
I am going to get our
daughter,
and I'm gonna bring her back
home.
And I don't want to hear
another word about it!
You don't want to hear...
Who do you think you're talking
to, huh?
I am very disappointed in you,
Ruth.
It was just a party.
If it were just a party,
you would've told me about it.
But Daddy. If I...
Daddy nothing. Look
at you, you're drunk.
Is that the kind of influence
that this boy has over you?
He has a name, Daddy.
It's Roman, and I love him.
Is that what you thought you
were doing?
Loving him?
We were only kissing.
In a cubbyhole, Ruth. Alone,
Ruth.
Do you think that was the
right thing to do, Ruth?
What's so wrong about it?
The bible says, act
properly as in the day.
Not in carousing and drunkenness,
or sexual promiscuity.
Sensuality. Strife and
jealousy. Romans 13:13.
We weren't gonna do it.
I knew you and that boy
were getting too close.
I thought the move was enough.
But if you think that
you're gonna sit under him
for the rest of the summer,
you can guess again.
Daddy. You're not saying
that I'm gonna have to stay...
You are going to the
summer camp with me,
and you're gonna be a counselor.
But Daddy, I, I have stuff...
We are gonna go home, get you
into bed,
and get you ready for
church in the morning.
This conversation is over, young
lady.
Excellent sermon, Pastor.
I knew you had it in you.
Oh, thank you. Hopefully
the first of many.
Oh, it will be. That was
awesome.
Pastor, your daughter's voice
is a blessing from heaven.
Each time I hear her sing I
know that God is truly good.
- Yes He is, all the time.
- Amen.
Mmm, I love it when
you make me look good.
To God be given the glory.
Oh, of course. Praise Him.
Congrats, big brother.
I'm proud of you.
Thanks, sis.
But you know, nothing
that is said up there
comes directly from me.
I know, but you sure put
on one great presentation.
Thank you.
And Quinn.
You sure do give your auntie
goosebumps
while you're up there.
Thanks, Auntie A.
It's this little one
who does all the work.
I just mouth the words,
ain't that right, kiddo?
Now, I understand
you're gonna be joining us
as a counselor this summer.
Yes.
Well what better than to
serve your fellow man, right?
Ah, sis, could you take Quinn
and
tell her a little bit more
about the camp program?
Certainly, certainly,
I can do that, come on.
Mary.
Chase.
Charles Robinson.
Look at you, all grown up
and a successful pastor.
What are you doing on
this side of the tracks?
From what I heard, you
died of a venereal disease.
Melinda.
Melinda, you are funny as
ever.
And I see you still have
your sense of humor, Charles.
All right, let's keep it
civil, kids.
Mary, what can we do for you out
here?
Well, I'm back in
town visiting my mother,
and I just wanted to see if
the old church was still here,
but I see it's not as
old as I remember it.
Mary.
I'm sure you're no stranger to
overhauling
old, distressed objects.
Charles.
Pastor.
Excuse me, Pastor. Could
I have a word with you?
In private.
Fine.
Pastor?
My mother is dying.
And I need to make her final
arrangements.
Charles, I will be inside.
Okay.
I'll be right in.
Mary, now what is it that you
really want?
Why do I have to want
something?
Because your mother died
when we were in school.
You remember that?
I'm a very busy man with a lot
of
responsibilities, Mary, I
don't have time for this.
Honestly? Charles. I missed
you. I just wanted to see you.
Mary. That was a long time
ago. Okay?
I'm sorry, but I have to go.
God bless you.
It's getting off to a good
start.
I think it's gonna be a great
summer.
Yes sir.
We've got some great kids
coming, and we really appreciate
the two of you volunteering to
work with these young people.
You know, they need role models.
Well, we're here.
Yay.
Your sarcasm is unnecessary,
Ruth.
You should have some fun here.
I don't see how. I'm being
forced to spend the summer
away from my friends, away from
Roman...
This will be good for you.
Maybe you can use this time to
think about
the choices that you
made that got you here.
Dad, it's not fair. Why isn't
Mom here enjoying this fun?
Because she wanted time
alone and away from the church.
But Daddy, I bet you she
would've...
Okay.
Good.
Now let's go.
Well, Pastor Robinson.
Did you have any problems
getting here?
You ask me that same
question every year,
and every year the answer's the
same.
I don't know why you do it.
Oh, you know why, but that's
a story for another time.
Let me introduce you to
two of our counselors,
you remember Jessie?
Right, good to see you again.
And this is Alex, he's a first
timer.
It's a pleasure to
meet you, Pastor Robinson.
You have a lot of energy.
Yes sir.
Alex, let go, you might
pull off the pastor's hand.
Not a problem, this
is my daughter, Ruth,
she's a first timer as well.
Call me Quinn.
Now, is Ruth gonna be the
only female counselor here?
Oh, no, no, no, we
have a late volunteer.
Where is she?
Quinn!
Mmm, you two are friends!
Um, best friends.
Well, that's a good thing.
So listen, why don't you young
people go
and get yourselves settled in.
Pastor Robinson, if you will
follow me?
Oh, wait a minute, you
don't need directions,
you know where you're staying,
right?
You're never gonna let me
live that down, now, are you?
Can't see that happening any
time soon.
I'll see you in a little
while.
Penny for them?
Just wondering what
Roman is doing right now.
Yeah, sucks you guys had
to be apart for the summer.
But hey, like, seriously, how
surprised were you to see me?
Since you didn't tell
me you were coming, very.
Well, I was pretty
bummed that you were just
gonna abandon me for the summer.
Not by choice.
So I decided, you know,
if you couldn't be with me,
then I would just come to you.
Cassie.
You know, because I
just couldn't let you
go through this on your own, and
I thought
there might be some quite
boys...
Cassie.
What?
Thank you so much for coming.
I don't know if I would've
made it without you.
Well, that's what friends are
for.
Besides, that is how I roll.
You are so lame sometimes.
Lame, eccentric, who's to
judge?
I guess so.
Now, if only I could hear
Roman's voice right now,
everything would be perfect.
My dad took my phone, he
said no phones allowed.
Hmm. Wait.
Ta-da!
Cassie! How did you even...
I know we're not supposed to,
but,
thought it might come in handy.
I'm such a sneak!
Yes you are.
So now you can talk to Roman,
because
no one should stand in the way
of love.
Is everybody excited about
their first day at camp?
That's what I like to hear.
How about you counselors?
You're excited too?
All right. Now that we're
all ready, your counselors,
led by Jessie, are gonna take
you all on a nature walk,
so I want you to go and enjoy
the beauty of the world around
you.
Okay? All right, come on!
Don't y'all lose them kids.
Where are we going?
Just down the trail.
How far?
Not too far.
Are we going to do this every
day?
He's cute.
Who, Alex?
No, Jessie.
Alex smiles too much, I think
something's wrong with him.
Maybe he's just filled
with the holy ghost.
Jessie's okay, I guess.
Hadn't really noticed him.
Oh, that's right, I
forgot, love makes you blind.
Okay.
We're here.
But where are we?
- Exactly.
- Huh?
In our everyday lives,
our minds filter out
most of the information
our senses give us.
But here in nature, it can
be incredibly uplifting
to realize just how much of a
blessing
those senses really are.
I want you guys to do me
a favor. Close your eyes.
Go on, trust me.
You, too.
My mama told me don't trust no
man
unless he put a ring on my
finger.
I want you guys
to open up your senses.
Listen to the sounds of the
forest,
your own bodies, and
the people around you.
I don't hear nothing.
Shh.
Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh!
I think I hear something.
Are those crickets?
No, fool. That's just Alex
jumping.
All right, all right,
guys, calm down. Listen.
Really sit back and listen.
Next, I want you guys to try to
smell.
Smell the trees around you,
the grass beneath your feet,
and the air itself.
Jessie? Is nature supposed
to smell like doo-doo?
Stanley.
Sorry.
Now, I want you guys to try
and feel.
Really feel. Feel the
breeze against your skin.
The shirts on your back,
the sun in your face.
Okay, open your eyes.
Now, for the next few minutes,
I want you guys to concentrate.
Really concentrate on seeing and
hearing
everything that's around you.
Danielle. You see something?
No.
She's just a little,
shall we say, touched.
Okay.
I think you scared her.
It's not you, Danielle's just
really shy.
She'll open up to the right
person.
Don't take it personally.
Hi.
Can I help you?
I think I should be over
there, okay?
I'm Alex.
Yup, I know. We met yesterday.
I know that, right,
do you come here often?
Are you, ah, hitting on me?
Yeah, well, I like you.
You don't even know me.
Well that's why I'm trying
to do, get to know you.
Yeah, um, I don't know about
that.
You're kind of weird.
I mean, so are you. I can see
it.
We would be the perfect match.
No, no, no, no, no. See, you
are weird. I'm misunderstood.
Did you hear what I said?
Yeah.
Why are you still smiling?
Why not?
So your dad is Pastor
Robinson?
Yeah, that's him.
- What kind of daddy is he?
- I be he lets you date.
What do you know about dating?
A lot. I got boyfriends.
Right, Stan?
How should I know? I like
older women. How you doing?
Quinn. Help.
Mmm, rejected again.
You're on your own.
Oh, hey there, Sister Battle.
Good afternoon, Deacon.
Look at yourself.
Oh.
The children will be in here
soon.
Is this how you want to present
yourself?
I didn't notice the mess.
Thank you.
It's no problem, I'm happy to
do it.
You know, Deacon. I was reading
in the book of Ecclesi...
Ecclesiastes. One of my favorite
books in the bible, yes.
4:11, this morning, and
you know, I came across
this particular verse I
found very interesting.
It said, if two lie
together, they keep warm,
but how can one keep warm alone?
Ah, praise the Lord.
You know what? I was thinking,
Deacon.
Wouldn't it be nice if you
weren't alone
and you stayed warm?
I kind of like to sleep with
the fan on, or the A.C. on.
Oh...
All right, young people, come
on in!
- Hello.
- Have a seat.
Today we're going to
talk about temptation.
And I ain't talking about
David Ruffin and them.
No, no, no, they don't
know nothing about that!
Now, who knows the story
of Samson and Delilah?
Now,
Samson, he head a calling...
Want to get out of here
and see the rest of the camp?
Sure.
To begin
the deliverance of Israel
from the Philistine oppression.
Now, having taken the Nazarite
vow,
Samson was put aside for God.
Mmhmm.
Part of his vow was
to never cut his hair.
That was the source of his
strength.
And Samson used that strength
to wreak havoc on them
Philistines, I mean,
he's a big boy, he's real
strong,
and they get to fighting,
they get to warring,
and he'd knock 'em up.
Wait a minute, now.
You have to remember, Samson, he
was human
like all of us, right?
He had desires and temptations.
And the particular source
of Samson's temptation
was this gal named Delilah,
she's a pretty girl,
real, real pretty girl, see.
And he fell in love with her.
So when the Philistine rulers
found out
that Samson and Delilah was
kickin' it,
they came to Delilah one
night, said, look here.
We want you to go down there
and find out the secret
of that boy's strength
so we can capture him.
So Delilah, Deacon, Delilah,
using her powers of
seduction and deception,
she wore Samson down.
Wore him down.
She persistently asked him
questions about his secret,
until finally, he gave in.
He told the girl his secrets,
and he should never tell his
secrets.
Huh, Deacon?
No ma'am, no ma'am, you
don't wanna tell your secrets.
No, you don't. So children,
let that be a lesson.
Let that be a lesson to you,
yes ma'am.
Never tell your secrets. Oh,
Deacon.
So, Quinn. Tell me about
yourself.
Not much to tell. Pastor's
daughter.
What you see is what you get.
Come on now, I doubt
that. We all have layers.
You just need the right
person to peel 'em back.
Uh, a boyfriend. I have a
boyfriend.
Thought you should know that.
I'd expect you to.
Listen, I'm not about to
drop to one knee or anything.
I just want to get to
know you a little better.
Maybe we could be
friends. That sound cool?
- I think that's all right.
- Good.
Then, I'll drop to one knee.
All right, what can
we learn from Samson?
Stay away from girls, or you
go bald and lose your eyes.
That's what I'm talkin' about!
If I went bald, I'd just die,
just die!
Okay, okay, everybody,
let's just settle down.
Now, you might say that
Samson, liking Delilah so much,
made him gullible, you might
say that boy was stupid.
See, he liked her so
much, he couldn't see,
he was blinded to the
fact that she was lying,
she wasn't keepin' it 100.
Yeah, now that's how
temptation works.
Temptation can be anything,
it doesn't have to be a man,
or a woman, it could
be your new video game.
It could be your outfit.
It could even be money.
So, temptation is everywhere.
So you have to be very careful.
So, are you saying that
wanting things is bad?
Oh, no, no, no, no,
there's nothing wrong
with wanting things,
as long as that wanting
doesn't make you commit sin
to get the things you want.
All right, well, listen,
that's it for today.
I want you all to think about
what we've been talking about.
Okay, now you guys go ahead
and
run off to the cafeteria and
have dinner.
Thank you, thank you.
I think that went pretty well,
how about you?
Yeah, I think so also.
You know, they'll be ready
for temptation, you know.
You know, there's temptation
everywhere.
Oh, yes.
Even the good kind, you know?
Sister Battle, is there
something in your eye?
- Deacon, no.
- Well, what's the matter?
Oh, Deacon. Don't you get it,
baby?
Baby? My first name ain't
baby.
- Oh, Lord.
- My first name's Steve.
You know, just...
- Quinn. Quinn.
- What?
Are you awake?
If I wasn't, I wouldn't
be talking to you.
- Right, that makes sense.
- What do you want, Cassie?
I saw you talking to Jessie.
Should Roman be jealous?
Please. He was just being
nice. He's a nice guy.
I don't know. I think he likes
you.
Whatever. Go to sleep.
- Okay. Goodnight, Quinn.
- Night.
I'm excited to see the
talent these kids have.
Well, you know, every
year we put on a play,
but, you know, I thought
it was time for a change.
- Yeah.
- Yeah.
All right, let's bring
in the first camper.
Hey there, Kevin. What's your
talent?
I'd like to do an
interpretation of Matthew 16:23.
- Well, praise the Lord.
- Praise God, praise God.
Kevin, you okay?
Yes, Deacon Bacon. Just
one second. Almost ready.
Oh, well, excuse me.
- Kevin!
- Okay, I'm ready.
Get behind me, Satan!
Where are you, Lucifer,
Beelzebub, oh great deceiver?
Are you over here? Or over
there?
You are a stumbling block to me.
You do not have in mind
the concerns of God,
but merely human concerns!
So I take you in these
blessed hands and say,
Get behind me, Satan!
- Well. That was spirited.
- Mmm, yes, yes, yes.
Uh, next?
Break it down.
Okay, thank you, thank
you, Nikki. Thank you.
Are you sure? Still
got more to the routine.
Oh, no, that was good, that
was quite enough, thank you.
- She was dancing, huh?
- Uh, yeah.
I think the one and three is
important numbers as well.
But she, was she dancing to
a...
It was a different beat.
You know what, maybe
we could still do a play.
Hey, Danielle. Why are
you over here by yourself?
No reason.
You know, everyone is over
there waiting to audition.
- Yeah.
- You don't want to audition?
- No.
- Why not? It might be fun.
They'll laugh at me.
Danielle, I've heard you sing,
you have a beautiful voice.
No one will laugh at you.
Yeah, but that's in a group of
people.
Then I know they're not looking
at me.
Hmm. Tell you what. How
about, I help you out?
And between the two of
us, we'll figure this out.
Yeah?
Yeah.
Who's next?
Stan! Gonna show us your
talent?
Stan, what are you doing?
It's the Heisman, Deacon
Bacon.
Okay. And why are you doing
it?
'Cause I'm gonna go
pro. Or be on reality TV.
Either way, this is all I've
gotta do.
Okay. Thank you, Stan.
Pastor, ain't none of
these kids gonna make
American Idol any time soon.
Yeah.
Um, what about a play,
Christmas,
we could do a summer version
of the Christmas pageant...
This is going to be a lot
more difficult than we thought.
Oh, Lord.
What is she doing here?
Melinda, I don't know,
she just showed up.
- Well, ask her to leave.
- I can't ask her to leave.
That wouldn't be the
Christian thing to do.
I know you guys dated,
Charles.
And that was a long time ago.
Melinda, that doesn't matter.
You are the only woman that I
want.
Yeah, well, she obviously
doesn't know that.
Well, I'm not responsible
for anyone else's actions.
Why did you bring me out
here, Charles, for a "date"?
Because I thought it
would be really nice
for us to spend time together,
be with our daughter,
have a movie night,
eat in the cafeteria...
Charles, when you invited me
here,
I thought we were gonna have
alone time.
I thought maybe we would
go dancing, dinner,
something to that effect.
Why would you invite me to
your job and call this a date?
Melinda, I am trying.
Charles, I know your heart
is in the right place, but,
this definitely was not a good
idea.
As God as my wit...
Melinda.
Charles?
- Melinda!
- Charles? Can I...
I don't have time for this.
All right, kids, it
is movie night! Yeah!
I wonder what movie we're
going to see.
I hope it's romance, I love
romance.
Do you think it'll be romance?
I don't wanna watch that.
I want to watch something
else. Some action.
Something with fighting. A chase.
An explosion. Right Kevin?
Boom.
It'll probably be something
lame, it's church camp.
Look what we got going
for you. A classic.
One of my favorites, it's a
movie
called "Chitty Chitty Bang
Bang".
Oh, it has great songs, too.
Yeah.
One of my favorites says,
k Oh, you, Chitty Chitty Bang
Bang
k Chitty Chitty... k
Now, why you got your
faces all turned down?
Why do we keep watching
old movies from the library?
Yeah, I'd like to
see a movie that was made
after Jesus died for our sins.
I feel like I'm dying right
now.
You better watch your mouth,
boy.
It's a good movie, something
better than y'all be watching.
Watch your mouth, watch the
movie.
Hey, Roman. It's me.
Yeah, I know I haven't, but...
I mean, it's not easy to...
Of course I miss you.
Look, don't say that, you
know I'd rather be with you.
Hey, I have a way that you
can come see me, though.
We're having a car wash
tomorrow. You can come.
Yeah, yeah, it's for free.
Just show up and I'll
send you the address.
What do you mean, you'll think
about it?
Chris said what?
Why does it always have to be
about that?
What? But you said that you
would wait until I was ready.
What does Kaye have to do with
anything?
If that's the kind of girl
you wanna be with, Roman,
just go be with her.
Hello?
Roman?
- Hey.
- Hey.
You want some company?
You look like you could use a
friend.
Yeah, that would be great.
Listen, I
know the movie selection
wasn't the best, but don't you
think
you're overreacting just a
little bit?
It wasn't the movie.
I know.
But wouldn't it be better if it
was?
Yeah.
- Roman?
- Yeah.
So, what did he do this time?
Why do you think he did
something?
Isn't it always the guy's
fault?
I guess so.
Let me guess. He's
pressuring you to have sex,
and you're not ready.
You are a virgin, right?
Is it that obvious?
I mean, kind of.
It's nothing that you should
be ashamed of, though.
But Roman said if I really
loved him, then I would do it.
- Does he love you?
- Yes! Why would you say that?
Because if he loved you,
Quinn, I mean really loved you,
he'd wait for you.
He wouldn't pressure you, that's
not love.
All right, look, come on, I'm
sorry.
I didn't mean to make you cry.
That's not something I would
want to do.
Okay, look, can we just
talk about something else?
Yeah.
So, I met your mom today.
She seems pretty cool.
Yeah, she's great.
Come on, now what's that
about?
Look, never mind.
Come on now, you know
you want to talk about it.
Come on, you know you do.
I mean, I just, I wish
she'd act like a mother,
you know, I know her
childhood was taken away
because her mother died
and she had to take care
of her sisters, but, like, why
does she have to invade mine?
You know, and I just
need her to be an adult.
Need her to be a mother.
Quinn, will you do something
for me?
What?
Close your eyes.
Come on, trust me.
What do you hear?
Nothing. I don't hear
anything.
I know. It's kinda peaceful,
isn't it?
Yeah.
What do you smell?
I smell you.
Are you wearing cologne?
Maybe a little. I thought
it might come in handy.
How do you feel?
Safe.
Open your eyes and tell me
what you see.
I see you.
And I see you.
Thanks.
No problem. What are friends
for?
I love it when the sky
looks like this, you know?
It's like looking into forever.
You can see all the stars.
Melinda. I know it was
insensitive and manipulative
to bring you up here, but I
promise, I will do better.
Please, don't leave.
Charles, I can't take you
trying to
control me at every turn.
You're pushing...
You're pushing me and your
daughter away.
Why can't you see that?
I do now. I just, I
love both of you so much,
I was afraid of losing you.
I promise, I promise you, I
will give you both more space.
I love you.
I love you too.
So you'll stay? Say yes. Say
yes.
- Yes.
- Okay.
Hey, watch it, I can't get my
hair wet.
Sorry!
That was not nice.
What? It slipped, see?
Look what you've done!
I'm melting! I'm melting!
I give up, I give up,
mercy, I give up, I give up!
Jessie. I'll take that.
Wow, I guess the
car wash is over, Deacon.
He took the kids' hose.
Maybe.
You just couldn't let
the kids have any fun,
now, could you?
Nope.
No? What are you...
What are you doing?
Nothing.
Stop! Stop!
Quinn, please, please!
This means war, everybody!
- Hi.
- Hey, Cassie.
Um, I just...
Sorry.
You smile way too much.
Bye.
Okay, I definitely beat
you in a game of basketball.
- Today?
- Yes! You don't remember?
No.
Okay, today, after the
car wash, you were like,
let's play one-on-one,
and I was right there,
made the last shot... the game
winning shot.
You mean the air ball you
shot, huh?
That was not an air ball!
What would you call it?
Hey, Roman.
What's wrong?
Why don't you tell me?
What are you talking about?
I didn't mean to pull you
away from your date over here.
Maybe I should just
give y'all some space.
He's just a counselor, okay? A
friend.
That's not what it
looked like from over here.
Roman, this is me we're
talking about. Quinn.
You've got nothing to
worry about, I love you.
You're right. What was I
thinking?
This is what I miss.
This is what I needed.
Me too. Been bored out of my
mind
all summer since you left.
When are you coming back?
Soon.
You know, the "4th & Fireworks"
party is next weekend.
We've got our showcase next
weekend.
It's the biggest party of the
summer.
Like, you gotta go.
I know, I'm sorry. I can't
come.
All right.
I got you.
Roman, don't be mad.
Don't be mad?
I haven't seen my girlfriend
all summer, except for this.
Now you can't come to the
party with me because of this.
Maybe we need a break.
I need somebody that's
gonna be there for me.
Roman, Roman, don't say that.
Look, maybe, maybe I
can work something out.
I won't hold my breath.
You okay?
- Whatcha doing?
- Thinking.
About...
- Roman.
- Of course. Roman.
So, are you two okay?
I don't know.
I'm sure he just misses you.
Yeah, I miss him too.
You know, he wants me to go to
the "4th & Fireworks" party with
him.
- "4th & Fireworks"?
- Yeah.
Isn't that the same night
as the showcase, though?
Yeah, I know that.
Well, I've heard
things about that party.
It's not just like fireworks
in the sky, you know...
- Cassie.
- It's a hookup party!
I know that.
Well, if you go, Roman's gonna
expect you to have sex with him.
Are you ready for that?
I think so. I mean, maybe. I
don't know.
- Quinn.
- Cassie, I love him.
And I don't want to lose him,
and I don't know what to do.
- Hmm. It's a tough one.
- Yeah, tell me about it.
Okay, well, I guess I'll
leave you to do some thinking,
'cause you have some
really big thinking to do,
like, really big.
I'd like to do an
interpretation of Matthew 16:23.
Hey!
There's still room up
front, okay? Enjoy the show.
What is Mary Magdalene doing
here?
She says she's
here to support the kids.
Mm-hmm. She needs to support
those...
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey. Sis.
I'm just saying. When
Jesus named her Chase,
he was being ironic.
You are a stumbling block to
me.
You do not have in mind
the concerns of God,
but merely human...
Hey, Danielle! You
ready for your big moment?
Yeah, but...
What's wrong? Are you nervous?
A little bit.
We went over this a million
times. You'll do great.
- I know, but...
- Danielle.
I was wondering, you know, if
you wanna,
you could sing with me?
If you wanted.
I'd love to, but you
don't need me on the stage.
All right. I'll tell you what.
I'll stand right over there,
at the edge of the stage.
If you get nervous at any
moment,
just look over, and I'll be
there.
The whole time?
The whole time. Promise.
Do we have a deal?
Okay.
And, coming
to the stage we have Stan.
Mmm, all right,
let's give it up for Stan.
Ready? Go get 'em!
- Hey, you okay?
- Yeah. It's Roman.
- Hmm. You gonna go?
- I guess so.
- You sure?
- Yeah. I'll be fine.
K This little light of mine
k I'm gonna let it shine
k This little light of mine
k I'm gonna let it shine
k This little light of mine
This is one of Quinn's
favorite songs.
Yes it is.
She worked really hard with that
girl.
She really brought
Danielle out of her shell.
Excuse me for a second,
I've got something to do.
Shut up, church girl.
Are you gonna beat me up?
She thinks we wanna fight her,
like we're criminals or
something.
No, church girl. I just wanna
warn you.
I don't like what you're doing
to Roman.
What I'm doing? What am I
doing to him?
Like you don't know.
Look at her. Acting all
innocent.
Maybe she doesn't know.
Oh, she knows. Her kind always
knows.
I don't, I really don't know.
Look, you're teasing him
with your church girl goodness.
My what?
Look, that is Roman
Kraft that you have there.
- All-City quarterback?
- Fine as all be.
And he doesn't have to wait
for you.
Do you know how many
girls wanna give him some?
I know of one.
What?
I said, he may not want none.
Is that right.
Well, tell me this, church girl.
What are you doing here, at this
party,
if you don't plan on giving him
some?
Hmm?
Hey, if nothing's
happening in there,
I need to use the room.
Remember, church
girl. Roman has options.
I did it! I did it!
You did! Danielle, you were
amazing.
Where's Quinn?
Um, she had to step out
for just a little bit,
but she wanted me to tell you
that she's
really, really proud of you.
But she promised.
I'd like to recite a poem
by one of the greatest poets
of all time, written in the
greatest book.
And I'd also like to dedicate
this poem
to my wife, Melinda.
Love is patient. Love is
kind, it does not envy.
It does not boast. It is not
proud...
It does not dishonor others,
it is not self-seeking.
It is not easily angered.
It keeps no records of wrongs...
You should pay attention.
Love does not delight in evil,
but rejoices in the truth.
It always protects, always
trusts, always hopes,
and always preserves.
Where there are tongues,
they will be stilled.
Where there is knowledge,
it will pass away,
for we know in part,
and we prophesy in part,
but when completeness comes,
what is in part disappears.
When I was a child, I talked as
a child.
I thought as a child, and
I reasoned as a child.
When I became a man, I
put away childhood things,
for now, we see only
reflections, as in a mirror.
Then we shall see face to face.
Now I know in part.
Then I shall know fully,
even as I am fully known.
Melinda. I love you now, and
always.
God bless you all.
Oh, hey, bible baby.
You gonna have a drink with
us tonight, bible baby?
Sure, but no alcohol. I
learned my lesson the last time.
Oh, what do we say to that,
guys? Huh?
Boo!
Hey, hey, hey, she's
with me, she's with me.
'Sup, girl?
Roman, Roman, you're drunk.
Maybe a little. I could be
more, though.
Fill me up.
Woo! Yes sir!
That's what I'm talking about!
I loved the program, and
those kids were amazing.
Yeah, yeah, I was a little
nervous at the audition,
but I would say it turned
out to be a success.
It did. I was proud.
You know, a certain someone
told me that
romance should be spontaneous
and fun.
- I'm glad you listened.
- Yes I did.
Speaking of.
I haven't seen our daughter.
Where's Ruth?
I don't know, I haven't
seen her either, actually.
Okay. Hey, Jessie.
What's wrong, Jessie?
Your daughter.
You two having problems?
I can't find her. I
think she's with Roman.
What?
Cassie.
Cassie.
Where's Ruth?
- I...
- I?
I know you know where
she is, so just tell us.
Okay, look, I didn't
want her to go, okay,
I told her not to.
Go where?
Just tell us, Cassie. It's
okay.
Just tell us where she
is so we can go get her.
Okay. If she's with
that boy at some party,
I'm gonna kill her.
Okay, just, just calm
down, Charles, okay?
Let's just go get her,
make sure she's safe.
And then we're gonna kill her.
Pastor Robinson. Mrs.
Robinson.
Let me go, I'll find her.
I'll bring her back safe, sir.
Let him go, Charles. I trust
him.
Okay, Jessie. Go find
our daughter, please.
Okay, uh, Roman, I don't
know if I like you like this.
What are you talking about?
That's not what the text said.
Whoops. You're just
gonna take my word of it.
Okay, what's wrong with you?
What's wrong with you?
'Cause nothing's wrong with me.
I'm just getting ready for our
big night.
That, that is why you came,
right?
Yeah, but...
Yeah but nothing! It's
okay! Chill. It's all good.
It's all good. Like, I got you.
It's cool.
Quinn. You don't have to do
this.
Is this the dude from the car
wash?
I knew something was up!
Jessie, what are you doing
here?
I came to get you. I'm here
for you.
- What?
- That's right. I see you.
I'm here with Roman.
I know you think he loves you,
but
look around you, look where he
has you.
Quinn, look at him and
tell me he loves you.
That's not what love is.
Quinn, just close your eyes and
listen.
I don't have to take this!
I'm Roman Kraft.
Any of these girls would be
happy to take your place.
If you don't smarten up,
you're gonna lose me.
Now are you gonna get in this
room or not?
Listen. This
party isn't for me.
So I'm gonna go outside and
wait for you to join me.
You're gonna have to walk
through a door tonight.
His or mine.
Just know whatever you
decide, you deserve the best.
Now that he's gone, you ready,
girl?
It's way too crowded in there.
I've got somewhere else better.
Lead the way, babe.
Hey.
You leaving so soon?
I was told that someone would
be out here waiting for me.
I thought I was wrong.
I thought you chose him.
Well, um, there were a few
obstacles
to get around to get to this
door.
Now you have some fences to
mend.
Thank you, Jessie.
You worried your father to
death, honey.
Excuse me, I'm not your honey.
Woman, what is wrong with you?
What is wrong, baby?
I'm not your baby.
What I am is the pastor
to this congregation,
and the father to that young
girl,
and the husband to the wife
that you keep disrespecting.
Now I'm gonna ask you to leave.
My wife and I would like to
have a word with our daughter
alone.
Right on, Pastor.
And I'll have a word
with you later, Jessie.
I am so, so sorry.
I didn't mean to.
You scared us. You scared me.
I'm sorry, Dad.
I'm sorry.
Don't you ever do that
to us again, you hear me?
I promise I won't.
We love you so much.
I know that I've been
more of a friend to you
than I have been a mother,
and I'm going to work
harder to be less cool.
So Ruth,
you are grounded for a month.
And now that that's all said
and done,
there's somebody that
you need to apologize to.
Go ahead.
I guess you're pretty mad at
me.
I'd be mad if I were you, too.
You promised you'd be there.
I know.
You weren't there. I
looked for you. Everywhere.
I'm so, so sorry, Danielle.
Did I do something wrong?
No, no, no, no, you were
perfect.
I made a promise to be
there, and I wasn't,
and that's not what good friends
do.
And I can only hope that you can
find in your heart to forgive
me.
Maybe give me a second chance?
- Quinn?
- Yeah?
Next time you have to sing
with me.
You got it, girl.
Sorry.
Praise God for our praise
and worship dancer, Phil!
Well, this is the first Sunday
since the conclusion of our
summer camp,
and I want to welcome you all
back.
You know, I believe that we've
learned a lot this summer.
Some of us have learned that
we have been putting our
energies into the wrong people.
And some others have learned
that
we have been taking the best
part of ourselves for granted.
And we're still waiting for
others
to realize that the love of
their life
is right in front of them.
Amen! Yes, yes, yes!
What?
It's you. You're the one.
Hallelujah! He finally gets
it!
Oh, thank you, Jesus!
Yes, praise God, let
the church say amen?
Amen!
Now, a selection from our
choir.