Final Say, The (2023)

[bunniefuu]

Thank you.

You're welcome.

Glad you made it.

Barely. I've been flying all

day trying to get to Atlanta.

It's been a mess.

Thankfully, I got an

available seat on this flight.

I guess it was meant to be.

And this seat was

meant for you.

Amen to that.

I'm Latrice.

Nice to meet you, Latrice.

I'm Jordan.

This weather is horrible.

Ah, don't get me wrong.

I'm happy I made it on here,

but I hate flying

in bad weather.

It makes me nervous.

Don't worry,

you'll be all right.

You just have to have faith

and, you know, wait it out.

Welcome aboard to Flight

720 nonstop to Atlanta.

My name is Brittany and I'm

your in-flight service

director.

The cabin crew is here

to make sure you have

an enjoyable flight.

In the event of

a decompression,

an oxygen mask will

automatically appear

in front of you.

To start the flow of oxygen,

pull the mask towards

you, like this.

I've heard the safety

mask demo so many times,

I could almost

recite it by heart.

Same here.

Thank goodness we haven't

needed to put it to good use.

Or use our seat cushion

as a flotation device.

Ladies

and gentlemen,

this is your captain speaking.

Due to weather conditions

we are currently in

a holding pattern

until the storm passes

over the East Coast,

we will not be deplaning

and we're in line

behind other flights.

I'll keep you posted when

we've been cleared for

takeoff.

This is not what I

need to hear right now.

I need to get to

Atlanta tonight.

My sister's wedding's

this weekend.

I'm the maid of honor.

Bad enough I already missed

the bachelorette party

and the bridal shower.

If I miss this wedding,

she will disown me.

I'm headed to Atlanta

for a wedding myself.

I'm actually

performing a ceremony

for two very important

people in my life.

See, you need to get

there just as bad as I do.

Yeah, we'll get to

Atlanta right on time.

We just have to weather

the storm and wait it out.

That simple, huh?

Pretty much.

We'll get there when

we're supposed to.

You did hear the pilot say

that we have to

wait a while, right?

How are you so certain?

You know, God's

timing is perfect.

Things may be delayed,

but not denied.

What do you mean?

Let me tell you a story

about perfect timing.

There was this couple,

Valerie and Vaughn,

who met on a blind date.

Lindsey, Valerie's best

friend, set them up.

Now she knew deep down that

they would hit it off

perfectly.

What Lindsey?

I'm already nervous enough.

I don't need you stressing

me out about this.

Oh, how did

you even know it was me?

Because I know

you. That's how.

And

I know you too.

That's why I know this, girl:

This about to be

the best date ever.

Okay, didn't I just tell

you I don't need any stress?

First of

all, you need to breathe.

Second, I'm not trying

to stress you out.

I'm just making

sure you're good.

Girl, there is no

reason to be nervous.

Vaughn is an amazing guy.

He's down to Earth,

he's patient,

got a great sense of

humor, and he loves God.

Yeah, well, I would

feel better about it

if I could have seen him

or at least talk to

him before tonight.

I mean, he might

not even be my type.

Girl, it's

a blind date, Val.

Trust me, you're

gonna love him.

I can feel it.

Now just relax and enjoy

yourself and do not be late.

Seven o'clock sharp. Okay?

I won't.

But also, how am I

gonna know it's him?

You'll

know. Now go, have fun.

And you can thank

me at your wedding

'cause you know I'm gonna

be your maid of honor.

Yeah. Okay.

Well, I gotta finish

getting ready.

Bye.

Alright,

now call me after your date.

Love you.

Yes. Love you too.

Bye.

Wow, a blind

date. Did it work out?

From

what I hear it did.

- Vaughn?

- Hey, hey.

You must be Valerie?

- Yeah. Hi.

- Hey.

Here I thought I was

beating you here.

Well, it looks like we

both have perfect timing.

- Yeah.

- That's for you.

- Thank you.

- So shall we?

- Yeah.

- Yeah.

Lemme get your coat.

Thank you.

That perfect timing

led to a perfect wedding.

Damn, Baby.

You know it.

What do you say?

Yes? Yeah?

Oh my god. This

is such a big house.

Four bedrooms!

Vaughn, what are we gonna

do with all this space?

Aw, fill it up

with a lotta kids.

You know, I want at

least five of 'em.

- Oh?

- Mm-hmm.

This house is gonna be filled

with so much love and laughter

that we just might have

to get an even bigger one.

- Taylor five, huh?

- Taylor five, Boo.

- That's a lot of kids, Baby.

- I know, Baby.

I think we should go ahead

and get started then, right?

You know, I was thinking-

- Uh huh.

- What about the Taylor 10?

As much as

their happiness grew,

life threw them a curve

ball as it sometimes does.

Thanks for

coming by, Lindsey.

I really appreciate it.

You don't have to thank

me Vaughn, we're family.

You know, I hate that you

guys are going through this.

Yeah, me too.

We gonna get

through it though.

- Vaughn, Baby.

- Yes, Baby.

- Can I have some tea?

- Yeah. Sure.

Hey sis.

I'm sorry.

You gonna be okay though.

You know that, right?

I just don't

know what happened.

I did everything I

was supposed to do.

A miscarriage, Lindsey? Why?

It's not your

fault, Valerie.

These things, they

just, they happen.

But no matter what,

you can't give up on your

dream of becoming a mother.

I promise it's gonna

happen for you.

- Here you go, Baby.

- Thank you.

Careful, it's hot.

I'm so sorry.

I know you really wanted this

and I was praying

for a healthy baby-

No, sweetheart, you

didn't do anything wrong.

But we've been

waiting so long.

Why is it taking so long?

Hey, you know what, we'll

wait for however long it

takes.

Okay?

I got you Baby.

And God got us.

- I love you.

- I love you too.

I love you too.

I know.

Five years and they still

didn't get what they prayed

for?

I would've given up.

Well, imagine if

you would've given up

getting on the next

available flight.

You wouldn't be

sitting here right now.

Yes, you're right.

I made it on the flight.

But am I gonna make

it to the wedding?

This rain is so bad.

Look at this weather.

I don't know.

I do.

Even the worst of

storms blow over.

They don't last forever.

You have to wait them out.

Have faith.

Faith?

Is that why Valerie and

Vaughn didn't give up?

Yes.

They held on to their faith.

You remember this song?

How could I ever forget?

It's the night you proposed.

Yeah, I sure did.

And I love you just as much

now as I did back then.

What about you?

- Mm.

- Mm?

Hey you.

I think I love

you even more now.

You better.

Your sexy self.

Whoo girl.

Hey, let's eat.

Hmm.

You know, I was just thinking,

can you believe it's been,

it's been 10 years.

I mean, of course.

Because I'm just

so easy to love.

Is that why we

lasted this long, huh?

I mean, you can do

make a mean lasagna

and you are still

quite handsome.

Oh, yes I am.

Baby, I've been thinking

about our anniversary

party this weekend.

Do you think we have

enough space for everyone?

Yeah. Yeah.

Why you think we got

this big old house?

So we can have celebrations

for everyone to come

and enjoy themselves.

I thought it was

to fill it with kids.

That too. And we will.

But tomorrow it'll be filled

with family and friends first.

Okay?

Hey.

What up?

What up, what up?

What's up fellas?

What's going on?

Yo, Mr. Vaughn, can we go

around, toss around today?

We've been practice like

you showed us the other day.

Oh man, fellas.

Miss Val and I are in the

middle of cooking dinner.

- Hi guys.

- Hey, Ms. Valerie.

So I'm, I'm sorry.

Can we toss around another

time? Is that cool?

How about I

finish cooking dinner

and you can go coach the boys

and then maybe you guys

can join us for dinner.

Thank

you, Miss Valerie.

- You're welcome.

- Alright, look.

Go out there. I'll

meet y'all outside.

I gotta get my jacket. Okay?

- Alright.

- Cool.

Better get ready.

I will.

Alright.

Thank you Baby.

You see, this is

really good practice

for when you have to

cook for our boys.

You just want an excuse

to not cook dinner.

- Facts.

- Mm-hmm.

- Love you.

- Mm. I love you.

Alright, let's see

what you boys got.

Let's see what

you got, fellas.

Oh boy.

Baby?

Oh yeah.

Babe, where are you?

Food looks good.

Hey. Hey babe.

What...

Baby is it?

It's positive.

Oh Baby, I told you, I told

you God had a plan for us.

You did, but

Baby, put me down.

I'm gonna be sick.

Oh, I'm sorry.

I'm sorry. I'm sorry.

I'm sorry. I'm sorry.

You okay? You need anything?

Do you need to sit down?

I'm fine. I'm fine.

I can get you

something. You okay?

I'm fine.

Oh, you know how amazing

the time of this is?

I mean the family's

gonna lose it.

Oh wait. No, no, no,

no, no, Baby, Baby,

we cannot tell them right now.

We have to go to the doctor

and make sure

everything is okay.

Okay?

What? No, no, no, Baby.

Wait, what? Why?

No! We, everybody's

been praying for this.

They deserve to know that God

blessed us with this baby.

Vaughn, and we'll tell them.

We will tell them when

the time is right.

But not now.

Baby, Baby, promise me.

I promise. I promise.

Okay.

First of the

Taylor five, Baby.

- Hey.

- Hey!

- Look at you!

- Mwah.

- Hey! What's up?

- Hey bro.

What's

going on? Hey, sis.

- What's up brother?

- Nothing. Chilling.

Hey you.

Hey!

I'm gonna leave y'all to it.

Mwah. Alright.

Okay.

What's going on fellas?

Let it go, let it go.

Look at you.

You're still the trouble, man.

What you up to, man?

What's happening?

What's happening?

Well, you know, I don't,

I don't know about,

you Pastor Terry,

but I can't wait

for this young man

to give us some grandsons.

- Mm-hmm.

- I feel

the same way, brother.

Oh, you know what you

always say, Pastor Terry.

Oh, yeah? What's that?

It's God's timing.

Absolutely.

His timing is divine.

Even if it's not mine.

Oh Pastor.

So true,

so true, so true.

Look at them over there.

I give you one guess what

they over there talking about?

You know, I already know.

Grandkids.

Baby, you okay?

We didn't mean to make

you feel uncomfortable.

We're just trying

to be supportive.

No, I know.

And I appreciate that, Mama.

It's, we've been

trying, you know,

it's just been a

little difficult.

Oh, honey.

Difficult doesn't

equal impossible.

We're still praying

for you two.

I know.

- It's gonna happen, honey.

- Yes.

- You just need to be patient.

- Yes.

Patience. Thank you.

And look, we will take all

of the prayers we can handle.

- Always.

- Thank you.

Love you.

Love you too.

Excuse me while I go check

in on these troublemakers.

Okay.

Excuse me?

Hey Sis, how you feeling?

Hopeful and in love.

Oh, definitely in love.

And that will be

your fault, Lindsey,

since you hooked them up.

You welcome.

Talking about hooking up.

what's going on with this

guy you've been talking to?

What's his name? Brandon.

Braden. It's

nothing serious.

We just chilling right now.

Which works for me because I

only have one more semester

until I complete grad school.

I know that's right.

Look, don't be distracted

by anyone or anything,

no matter how cute.

'Cause trust and

believe, if you do,

you'll end up

graduating a year later.

You don't want that.

Look. She is right.

You are so close to

the finish line, Sis.

Don't mess up.

- Oh, the pressure.

- Yes, the pressure is real.

I know you know

the pressure is real.

For you too.

But that's okay

'cause I'mma witness

that you guys will

be great parents.

- Aw.

- You guys definitely helped

to raise me.

Aw, my little practice

baby all grown up.

Excuse me. Excuse me.

If I could get everybody's

attention, please.

Can I get my

beautiful daughter

and my son-in-law

up here, please.

As well as my lovely wife.

For the past 10 years,

we have been blessed to

witness the two of you

share life and love.

You have truly exemplified

what Christ has to

say about marriage.

- Yes.

- Amen.

You know that me and your

mother are very proud of you.

- Yes.

- Thank you, Daddy.

We know your dedication to

yourselves, your families,

the church and your community

can sometimes be tiring.

So we decided you both

could use a little R and R.

And I know I could

use a little break

from them at church.

And with that,

to celebrate your anniversary,

we are sending you two

on an all expense paid cruise

to Detroit.

- Oh honey!

- I'm playing.

You are going to

Jamaica.

What?

Come on, man.

Pops. Thank you, man.

This is, this is

such a blessing.

And listen, I know I

speak for Valerie and me

when I say that...

we're just really

grateful, you know,

and not just for the last 10

years, but for all of you

guys.

You guys are awesome.

And it's been, it's

been an incredible ride.

We are very, very

grateful for this cruise

because we could

definitely use a vacation.

That's right.

Especially since this

might be the last vacation

we get to take for a while.

We're having a baby, y'all.

A what?

- A what?

- Alright!

- A new baby?

- Oh my God!

Well hello, Grandma.

And Grandpa.

Yes sir, yes sir.

Ain't that good?

It was a great

party, wasn't it?

Everybody had a good time.

You know, they ate all

the meatballs though.

Man, I was hoping some

would be left for leftovers

for a midnight

snack or something.

You know what?

I bet you Charysse,

I bet you her greedy

butt took a plate home.

At least there are a couple,

couple wings left I guess.

Val, are you gonna talk to me?

You promised you

wouldn't say anything

about the pregnancy.

I know, Babe.

I, I wasn't even planning

on saying anything.

You know, I just got,

got kind of caught

up in the moment.

Right before your dad

pulled me up and talked.

He and Pastor were going on and on

about how exciting it would

be to be grandparents.

And I just-

Look, you, you think

I don't know that.

I just wanted to announce

it when we were ready.

I know, Baby. I know.

But come on, Val.

It was, I thought it

was the perfect moment

to share the good news with

the family, that's all.

Vaughn, what if

it's not good news?

I'm scared.

No, nuh-uh, no, Baby.

No, no.

You don't have to be.

Okay, you don't

have to be scared.

Nothing's gonna go wrong.

How do you know that?

I mean, what do you

Yeah. No, Valerie Baby,

there's no what if, okay?

Hey, this is the,

this is the blessing

we've been praying for, right?

Hey, look at me.

Look at me.

Don't let fear rob you of a

place that faith brought us

to.

Okay?

Okay?

I know.

Okay, come here.

Valerie, Vaughn, it's

good to see you both.

Good to see you

too, Dr. Dennison.

So I got the blood test

results back from this

morning,

and unfortunately it

was a false positive.

But that doesn't

make any sense.

I know it's hard to hear,

but sometimes they

can be false positive,

especially in patients

with polycystic ovarian

syndrome like yourself.

So you're saying

I'm not pregnant?

I'm sorry, Valerie.

But the blood

test confirms it.

She can still get

pregnant though, right?

Look, I know it's

been a difficult journey

for the both of you,

but with a diagnosis of PCOS,

history of miscarriages,

advancing age, it's gonna

be extremely challenging.

But not impossible.

Well, the last time we ran

tests the equality was poor.

I mean, we can

retest if you'd like.

No.

I understand.

I'm sorry to give

you the bad news,

but there are other

options you can consider

like egg donation,

surrogacy, adoption.

Okay.

Thanks Dr. Dennison.

In the meantime, I'll send

over something for the nausea.

You can pick it up

at the pharmacy.

- Thank you.

- You're welcome.

- Hey.

- Hey.

Can I get you anything?

Make you some tea?

No, I'm fine.

I don't need anything.

Okay. But Baby, you should

at least eat something.

Vaughn, why didn't

you listen to me

when I asked you

not to mention

anything about the baby?

Now I have to deal with

this all over again.

No, no. Val, you don't.

You don't.

We're gonna deal with

this together, Baby.

- I'm going upstairs.

- Baby, Baby.

Baby, hey, Valerie.

Val, hey, wait, let's

talk about this.

Talk about what?

The doctor already said.

It's near damn impossible

for me to carry a baby.

So I need to process this new.

Okay. Wait.

You can, Valerie!

On my own.

Man, come on. We

can talk about this.

We can work this out together.

You don't have to walk away.

Baby.

Charysse. What,

what's going on?

What's wrong? What's wrong?

Vaughn, I messed

up big time.

You messed up.

Messed up how?

What? What's, what happened?

I'm pregnant.

Are, you're

what? Are you sure?

Yes. I just left

the doctor's office.

God.

Vaughn,

I can't have a baby right now.

I'm supposed to finish grad

school and then move to Texas.

Damn!

I have to wait and

then move to Texas.

Vaughn, why is this

happening to me?

Okay, okay, okay. Alright.

I'm sorry. Look, look...

What am I gonna tell

Daddy, Tia and Mama Becca?

- Don't don't.

- They're gonna be

so disappointed.

I know. I know.

Hey Sis. Look, look at me.

Look. Hey, hey, hey.

Relax. Calm.

It's, it's gonna be okay.

Just...what?

It's all right.

Val, what am I gonna do?

Come on. It's gonna be okay.

Val, sweetie, I brought

you something to eat. Okay?

Good morning.

Morning.

You're not dressed.

Nope.

I'm not going to church today.

Val, come on.

Baby, you've been cooped up in

this house for the past week.

What's your point?

My point is, my point is,

I think that being around

people who love you

will make you feel better.

Yeah, well, I don't

feel like the pity looks

and somber faces.

And I'm tired of the

I'm so sorry texts,

emails, empty prayers.

You can't blame them

for being concerned

and showing their

support, Baby.

I don't wanna make you

late for church today.

Your Sunday School

kids need you.

I hate seeing you

hurting like this.

Okay, okay.

Through thy precious

We shall

Through thy precious

All of them

That's what is

assured for me

Through thy precious

To my precious,

bleeding side

Lord I pray

Thank you for your grace

Thank you for

your mercy, Lord

Thank you for

your saving blood

Through thy precious

bleeding side

Hey

Bleeding side

Hallelujah.

Amen.

As believers, we have

to accept the fact

that being a Christian

does not protect us

from life's troubles.

Yes.

We have an adversary.

Being like Jesus puts

a target on our backs.

Yes, yes.

Life is gonna knock us down.

Oh yes.

But when we

feel discouraged,

when we are facing defeat,

that's when our faith can

be strengthened the most.

Yes.

Say it, Pastor.

When circumstances make us

want to throw in the towel

and give up.

Yes.

That's when we have to

stand strong on God's Word.

Life is not fair.

- Amen.

- You're right about it.

It's gonna knock you down.

Yes.

But you can't stay there.

Can't stay there.

Say it, Pastor.

The righteous will fall.

But they don't stay down.

- Yes.

- Uh huh.

Because God will pick

you right up again.

Yes!

And he is able!

He is able

Yes, he is.

He is able to make you stand

Yes.

But you gotta trust him

- Yes.

- Come on, Pastor.

You gotta trust him

You gotta trust him

You got to trust him

Yes!

We gotta trust him enough

to reach up in

hope to his name.

Yes.

Tell him, choir.

Hold to his hand

God's unchanging hand

Are you listening?

Oh

Hold to his hand

Not a man's hand.

God's unchanging hand

For this world

is full of trouble.

Build your hopes on him

Turn on

You'll be full of faith

Hold to God's

unchanging hand

Oh

Hold to his hand

Make it personal.

God's unchanging hand

I'm gonna.

Hold to his hand

God's unchange

God's unchanging hand

Yes, this world-

Build your hope

Build your hopes on

God's unchanging sand

Turn on

You gotta hold to

God's unchanging hand

May the Lord bless

you and keep you.

Yes!

Make his face

to shine on you.

Yes.

And give you peace

in the name of Jesus.

Amen.

Amen!

Amen. Amen.

I assume you're

not drinking.

No, I'm good.

Look, we just came

to check on you.

I'm fine.

Really?

'Cause you don't look fine.

I mean, it's not

like you've been

answering any of

our phone calls.

You know I'm sorry

I'm not in the mood

for much conversation.

I don't really have

anything to say.

Well I do.

I wanna apologize to you.

What I said to Vaughn that

day when I told him my news

was selfish and disrespectful

and I should have

known better.

I love you and the last

thing I'd ever want to do

is hurt you.

I know that. Charysse, I do.

I think I owe you

an apology too.

I should have been there

for you when you needed me,

but I couldn't.

And I still don't

know if I can.

I'm, I'm just-

You're just processing

your own grief, sweetie.

And there is nothing

wrong with that.

You just need time to

deal with this loss.

And Charysse, you need to

understand and respect that.

I do.

Good, 'cause you're both

going through a lot right now.

But the thing you

have to remember

is that even though it feels

like you're alone, you're not.

God is still right

there in the middle

just hugging you and

holding you and loving you.

And so am I.

I love you.

I love you.

- I love you too.

- We do love you.

Yes, you're gonna

get this love.

You run girl.

- No.

- We're coming in.

Get all of this love,

all of this love.

I love you.

- I love you too.

- I love you.

How's Val doing?

She's angry.

I wish she would've been

here to hear the sermon.

I mean, life just

knocked her down.

And I keep trying

to fix things,

but it seems like I

just make 'em worse.

Sweetie, some things you are

not going to be able to fix.

That's God's job,

Vaughn, not yours.

Listen, Son, imagine

you, Val, Mama Becca and I,

we're all riding in a car.

Who's gonna be in control?

Whoever's driving.

Exactly.

We're just the passengers.

God is in control.

And what we have to do

is trust that he knows

where he's taking us and how

we're going to get there.

And one thing God doesn't

need is a backseat driver.

What you're going

to have to do

is experience the ride

the whole way through.

Take your hands off the

steering wheel, Baby

and let him drive.

Come on.

Let's all pray.

Heavenly Father.

God, I'm lost.

And I need your help.

And I know that faith

without works is dead.

So I need you to

show me the way.

'Cause I love Vaughn.

I love Vaughn.

And my heart is hurting.

God I, I need you

to make it okay.

Son of man, where

are you going?

Can you slow down, 'cause I

need just a bit of your time

Thank you.

Thank you.

Valerie and Charysse remind

me of me and my sister.

She couldn't understand why

I wanted to move to Virginia

after I graduated from college

instead of coming back

home to be near the family.

She thought that I

was being selfish.

Really?

Our father was

undergoing chemo.

She told me that I'd

be hurting the family.

What she didn't realize

was that my father

was the one who encouraged

me to pursue my dreams.

Sounds like a great man.

He was the absolute best.

It took my sister a long time

to realize that he was right.

It wasn't until

finding her now fiancee

and enjoying her own life

that she finally understood

why I wanted to live mine.

You know, God always has

a way of working things out.

Yeah, I guess you're right.

How did things work out

for Valerie and Vaughn?

Valerie

prayed a lot,

but eventually got

herself together.

She even made her

way back to church.

Everything seemed to be back

on track for the couple.

God's got joy

God's got joy

God's got joy

God's got joy

God's got joy

God's got joy

God's got joy

God's got joy

God's got joy

God's got joy

God's got joy

God's got joy

God's got joy

God's got joy

God's got joy

God's got joy

God's got joy

God's got joy

God's got joy

God's got joy

Yes he has

Yes he has

Yes he has

Oh yes he does

Thank you!

Z Clark and the New

Experience Choir!

Alright. Amen.

Yes!

Welcome everyone.

Welcome.

We are so glad that you are

here for our service today,

especially since we

are celebrating love-

Yes.

By honoring all our

beautiful married couples.

Amen?

Amen.

Now we all know

God is the ultimate love.

- Yes!

- Talk to that.

- Amen?

- Amen.

See, he give us the

blueprint for love

in 1st Corinthians 13.

Now we learn love is patient,

love is kind.

Yes.

And that it embraces

and doesn't resist.

Yes.

In marriage, things

don't always go as planned.

And when it don't,

that's when we have

to embrace one another

to resist the urge.

Okay.

Yes. Yes.

Come on.

Our faith

is stronger together.

- Yes.

- All right.

Amen?

It's good to have you back,

Valerie, we missed you.

It's good to be back.

I know this past few

weeks have been challenging.

I just want you to know

I'm here as a resource

if you want to

talk, vent, cry.

And again, talk...

Val?

Yes, yes, yes.

Are you alright?

Yes.

Actually, I think I just

got the answer I needed.

That husband of yours

is something else.

He's really a

big kid at heart.

He is, isn't he?

I'll go get the

rest of the bags.

What's with all

the junk food?

Oh, Chris and Elijah

are gonna come over

and play some video games.

So I got some junk

food for the occasion.

You know, nothing goes better

with a day of video games

than cookies and ice cream.

Right, so when

did you decide

you were hanging

out with the boys?

Uh, do you have a problem

with 'em coming over?

I didn't think it

was a big deal, Baby.

Yeah, of course not.

Because nothing's ever

a big deal with you.

Is it Vaughn?

Okay then

why is this even an issue?

Because you have a

habit of doing things

without even

considering me first.

Valerie, come on.

That's not true.

Hey.

Yo, Mr. Vaughn, I

brought my controller.

Me too.

Uh, look guys,

I'm gonna have to take a

rain check on game night.

What Mr. Vaughn,

you promised

if we got all As and

Bs we could celebrate.

I, I know, I know, I know.

And I, I'm sorry.

I'm really proud of you both

and we'll celebrate soon.

Just right now is

not a good time.

- Hey.

- Hi.

Hi, Ms. Valerie.

Mr. Vaughn got you

guys a lotta treats.

So go ahead and go in.

- Thank you.

- Thank you.

Baby, you sure?

I'm positive.

Okay.

Where you going?

Valerie?

Val. What the hell?

Hell.

You know how many

times I've called you?

Where have you been?

Sorry, Vaughn.

But I needed space.

I needed to think. Breathe.

It's one o'clock

in the morning,

so you have to gimme

something more than space.

I had a lot on my mind,

so I had to go

somewhere and clear it.

Is that okay?

Because it's been punch in

the gut after another for me.

And I'm tired, so I needed

a breather from everything.

Oh, okay.

So did you get the

clarity that you needed?

- Actually, I did.

- Oh, okay.

What is that?

I want a divorce.

What are you doing?

Valerie?

Baby, look, I know

we're going through

a difficult time right now,

but this is ridiculous.

Will you talk to me please?

Valerie.

Babe.

You know what, Valerie?

There's no reason whatsoever.

There's no reason for you

to even say that word to me

or for you to be

doing any of this.

You know why?

Because it's not happening.

'Cause I'm not

letting it happen.

You know what?

Okay, I'll tell you what,

do this all day long.

You're gonna talk

to me eventually.

Vaughn, please

don't do this.

Don't do what?

Hmm? Don't do what?

Valerie, what, stop you

from acting crazy right now?

Because that's exactly

what you're doing.

This is crazy.

I'm not crazy.

Well it looks

that way to me!

Vaughn, I'm leaving

and there's nothing

you can do about.

Look, Baby, look.

I'm sorry. Look.

Hey, hey.

You are my wife, okay?

And I love you more

than anything or anyone.

Don't you know that?

Vaughn.

I love you more than you know,

but I can't stay with you

knowing that I can't

make you happy.

What are you talking about?

Where, where you

get that from, Babe?

I'm, I'm sorry Baby.

Look, look at me.

I'm, I'm happy. Okay?

Stop.

- I'm happy, Val.

- Stop.

Stop, stop.

I can't be married to you.

I can never give you a child.

Look, child or not.

You're my life, Baby.

You're my world.

And I'm not letting

you go. You hear me?

I'm, I'm not

letting you leave.

You don't have a choice.

I have a choice.

Yes, I have a choice, Baby.

I have a choice.

Vaughn, you don't

have a choice.

Valerie.

Baby!

Baby!

You couldn't have

I'd strip myself

bare for you

Just to keep you next to me

Oh and that's how

I fell for you

Regardless of all those

times you made a fool out of

me

You knew it wouldn't be easy

For you to walk

away from me, yeah

When I see you,

when I see you

Everything

looks so good, Ma.

You made all of Dad's faves.

Yes I did.

You little thief.

You know better.

You're right. You're right.

But hopefully he

comes down soon.

'Cause I'm hungry, Mom.

He will.

He will, Baby.

But you still haven't

told me where Vaughn is.

Oh, Lindsey's here.

Hey girl, you look cute.

Um, don't "Hey girl" me.

You have been ignoring my

texts and calls all week.

What's going on with you?

I'll talk to you

about it later.

Lindsey Baby, you made it.

Oh, hey auntie.

Now you know I wouldn't miss

this birthday boy

celebration for nothing.

Look it. Oo you look cute!

Well dinner's served.

Oh, great, because

I'm starving.

Hey.

Happy birthday, Uncle E.

Happy birthday, Daddy.

Thank you both.

That's my beautiful girls.

Oo, y'all

think this is enough food?

My darling husband requested

all of this and I obliged.

Yes, your aunt knows all

too well how to make me happy.

And you do the

same for me, honey.

Mwah.

Don't worry, she's

just being nice

'cause it's my birthday.

Tomorrow she'll be back

to bossing me around.

Exactly.

So you better enjoy

this while you can.

Look, I don't know about

y'all, but I'm ready to eat.

Val, where is Vaughn?

Uh, he's not coming.

Uh, why?

He, he's never missed a

family celebration before.

I asked him not to.

Now why would you do that?

We're just not seeing eye to

eye on some things right now.

And I thought it would be

best if he wasn't here.

Wha, what are you

you talking about?

Look, I think that

we should eat first.

And I can explain that later.

We don't want the

food to get cold.

Uh no, no, no, no, no.

No Baby girl, this,

this food can wait.

You, you need to tell us

what's going on

with you and Vaughn.

I asked for a divorce.

- What?

- A divorce?

- A divorce?

- Why?

Val, you, you love Vaughn.

Yes, I do, with

all of my heart.

Which is why I

need to let him go.

Valerie, this is, this

isn't making any sense.

Look, Vaughn deserves

to be with someone

who can give him

everything he needs.

That's not me, Daddy.

Look that, that's

ridiculous, Val.

Vaughn practically worships

the ground that you walk on.

Heck, he, he thanks

God for you every day.

You don't wanna do this.

Lindsey's right, Val,

Vaughn is a man of God

and a great husband.

And Valeria, you

are a great wife.

Hell, you're a great couple.

Daddy,

how can I be a great wife and

I can't give him any kids?

And I know that's what he

wants most in this life.

Don't say that.

It's true, Lindsey.

How many years have we tried?

How many?

And still I continue

to disappoint him.

I can't keep living with that.

Baby, you don't

have to get a divorce.

You two can go to

counseling and get help.

Your dad and I are

here if you need us.

- Yes.

- You know that.

Whatever you and

Vaughn need, we got you.

Daddy, what I

need from all of you

is just to support

my decision.

My mind is made up and

I'm not gonna change it.

Happy birthday, Daddy.

Val.

Yeah, I, I need a drink.

- What?

- Need not right now.

- Of, of water, Pastor.

- Hold on.

I'm sorry, but your

daughter is trippin'.

Camera, it's my

birthday. Please.

I'm sorry.

Just you can have the

big piece of chicken

'cause I just can't

at this point.

Thanks for coming, Val.

Of course.

Look, I know you love us and

I appreciate your concern,

but this conversation

is pointless.

You seem certain

about this, Valerie.

Why is that?

Because I know that

I'm doing the right thing

for both of us.

No, no, no, no.

This is not for

the both of us.

This is for you.

Vaughn,

I've prayed about this

more than you know,

and I've realized that you

will end up resenting me

because I can't

bear you children

and I can't live with that.

Vaughn, I have never

wanted you to feel trapped.

Trapped is a very

strong word, Val.

Vaughn loves you

unconditionally.

You think you're the only

woman that has gone through

this?

You're not.

Sarah went through

it for years,

not able to give

Abraham a child.

But God fulfilled his promise

and blessed them with Isaac.

He did the same thing

for Pastor T and I.

Yes, he did.

We went more than a decade

without having a

child of our own.

Yes.

Then we were

blessed to be able to step in

and and raise

Vaughn and Charysse.

Yes.

And I'm like a father to him.

Rebecca loves them as much

as if she had given

birth to them herself.

And Vaughn loves you as

much as I love my wife.

And for the past 10 years,

Vaughn has been the

most incredible husband.

Yes.

But now I want you to

enjoy the rest of your life

with someone who can

fulfill all of your needs.

You Baby, you

already do that.

No, I don't.

You are both spiritually

grounded individuals.

And you have always said

that you are the answer

to each other's prayer.

And see, I still

believe that.

I, I do. I still believe that.

But clearly she doesn't.

You have to trust the

journey God has you on, Val.

Even if right now you

don't understand it.

Pastor Terry, the hardest

thing that I have had to

accept:

motherhood isn't

part of my journey.

But that doesn't mean

that fatherhood isn't

part of Vaughn's.

No. Let's join

hands and pray.

Prayer is what got

me to this decision!

My new prayer is that

Vaughn and everybody else

accept that decision.

Valerie, God

doesn't make mistakes.

You gotta trust that he

knows what he's doing.

You once told me that love

is about sacrifice, right?

Yes.

Then I'm gonna do

everything that I can

to make sure Vaughn

can experience all the

happiness he desires.

Valerie.

Yeah.

You see, they switched.

They switched.

They switched the

things around.

They ain't switched nothing.

- They did switch it.

- They ain't switched nothing.

Dude, this is not jumping.

It's supposed to jump.

No it's just

you, it's the user.

It's the batteries.

I gotta tell

you though, bro,

I know you and Val have

had your challenges,

but y'all always come

out on the other side

and you're happy.

Yeah.

Well, I love Val so much

and I don't want our

marriage to end, but...

I don't know what to do.

Look, sometimes you

just gotta let people go

and just pray that they

come to their senses.

Oh my! No!

You're a cheater.

- It's the batteries!

- No, you suck!

I told you.

- Vaughn.

- Listen,

I have something to say.

Ju, just please just hear

me out and I'll leave.

Fine. Come in.

Listen,

I've thought about it

and I've prayed

about it, and um,

I'm willing to give

you the divorce.

Look, I know it's

hard, and this-

On one condition.

I want us to go

on this cruise.

Okay, look, it's

non-refundable,

nontransferable.

We owe it to your

parents and to ourselves.

But just go and

talk to some-

Vaughn I don't think-

Val, I'm asking for

this one thing from you.

I just want one last

good memory together.

- Okay.

- Okay, good.

Then it's settled.

We'll go on the cruise and

you can have your divorce.

What'd I miss?

I don't understand

why we have to continue

to sit here and wait.

Why not just let us de plane?

Maybe because

the pilot has faith

that we're going to

take off anytime now.

I guess.

Trust me.

You are not gonna miss

your sister's wedding.

Are you always

this positive?

Pretty much.

You never get worked up

or worried about anything?

Well, of course I do,

but I try to understand

that when things are

outta my control,

I just go with it, because

I know who's in charge.

Oh yeah, I know that too.

But um-

And you know,

did you know that God's voice

thunders in marvelous ways.

He does great things

beyond our understanding.

And he says to the snow,

fall on the Earth and

says to the rain shower,

be a mighty downpour so

that everyone he has made

knows his works and he

brings in the clouds

to water his Earth

and show his love.

Wow.

I never thought about

a storm that way.

Yeah.

My father always says,

God always has a purpose

and plan for everything,

including storms.

Your father seems

like a wise man.

Very much so.

He's my inspiration.

So speaking of plans,

did Vaughn's plans

save his marriage?

Not entirely.

So how do you feel

about having Pastor Ron

speak at the conference?

Oh, absolutely.

He's amazing.

Yeah. I'll give him a call.

Come in.

Knock, knock.

Hey! He's back.

Bearing gifts.

Hey.

Oh welcome home, Son.

Thank you. This is for you.

- Oh!

- That's for you.

Alrighty. Thank you.

So, how was the cruise?

Uh, the cruise was nice.

You, you and Val,

you enjoy yourselves?

Well, we tried.

You know, we spent most

of our time arguing,

being frustrated

with one another.

We spent more time apart

than we did together, so...

Oh, Vaughn, I'm so

sorry, sweetheart.

So no resolve?

Nope.

We're moving forward

with the divorce.

No.

Yeah.

My marriage is over.

I've learned to accept it and

nothing's gonna bring us back

other than a miracle, so...

Miracles happen

every day, Vaughn.

She's right.

Don't you give up

on your marriage.

Now, even though

right now you and Val

are moving in

different directions,

God is still in

the driver's seat.

TV, loveseat,

refrigerator, sofa

Space game going,

whole family's over

Cool in the summertime

Heat when it's

colder in this house

My mama, Jesus

and Martin Luther

Hanging on the wall,

let me introduce ya

I was gonna build my

family's future in this house

But sometimes your best

Just ain't enough

Wait, wait, wait.

So Vaughn is really

dating again?

Yes.

And it is the nurse who helped

deliver Charysse's baby.

Wow. Now that's,

that's crazy.

How do you, how do

you feel about that?

About what?

About your

husband moving on?

I made my peace with it.

Well you know,

I'm gonna be honest.

I was hoping that cruise

would get you two

back together again.

Yeah. Well, we barely spoke.

He went his way

and I went mine.

Well, now the divorce is

final and he's moved on.

Shh, you can move on too.

Girl, I still haven't gotten

those final divorce papers.

They were supposed to be

mailed out months ago.

Maybe it's a sign.

A sign?

No, no.

Why are we sitting up here

talking about my

ex-husband anyway?

Tonight is a night

of celebration

and friendship and

new beginnings.

- Okay.

- Yeah, speaking of which,

um, I think I'm gonna

get some work done.

Get some new boobs,

waist reduction.

Well alright then.

Here's the new

boobs and a new bod.

- I like it.

- Mm-hmm.

I like it.

I can tell that you and

your sister are really close.

Have you always been that way?

Yeah, yeah.

Yeah. Pretty much.

Yeah, our parents passed

away when she was 12.

And my godparents, Pastor

Terry and Lady Rebecca,

they stepped in and they

helped me raise her.

Oh, amazing.

I love that she named

the baby after you.

What a little cutie.

Yeah, he is quite handsome.

I mean, I know I could be a

little biased, but, you know.

So what about you?

Any thoughts of

having children?

Ah, you know, Zoe,

once upon a time

there was nothing

I wanted more in this

world than to be a father.

But now I, I'm not so sure.

Really?

Why not?

It's a long story.

That's fair.

How about dessert?

Excuse me.

This is a lot.

Are you sure you wanna

go through with this?

Yes. Yes, yes, yes.

New boobs, new bod, remember?

Okay, I'm just asking.

You know what they

say with them things

all sitting up

perky, you know?

Maybe that's what I need.

- Uh, Mrs. Taylor?

- I love it.

It's Ms.

Sorry, Ms. Taylor

please follow me.

New boobs, new you.

Hi, I just wanted to let

you know that Ms. Taylor

will be out in a few minutes.

What? A few minutes.

It's only been, it's

only been 15 minutes.

Is everything okay?

Well, unfortunately

she will not be having a

procedure this morning.

Why? What?

Well did something happen?

She's fine. She can

explain when she comes out.

Oh, okay. Thank you.

Thank you.

Valerie. What's going on?

What'd you change your mind?

Girl, say something.

Open your mouth.

Say some words.

Hey! Come in.

Hello brother, how are you?

What a surprise.

A little big head.

Look at you. Looking all good.

Hey, wait, where's my nephew?

He is with Mama

Becca and Daddy T.

They like spoiling him

and I needed a break,

so I came to check on you.

Oh, okay.

Well, I hear that.

Well, I'm just

making some food.

You want something to eat?

Yes. Yes.

Okay, cool.

Go ahead. Pop a squat.

I'll make you a plate.

Okay.

So, how are things

going with Zoe?

Are you enjoying dating again?

Yeah. Yeah.

It's uh, it's been

an adjustment.

Do you like her?

Yeah, she's nice.

Hmm.

Hmm.

No, I just um...

I guess I'm just taking things

a little slow, you know?

I don't wanna, I don't

wanna rush anything.

I get it.

I mean, after being

married for so long,

of course it's gonna take a

while to get back into dating.

Yeah.

Yeah, yeah it um,

Yeah it, it, it

does take a minute.

You haven't been

to church in a while.

You're missed.

Yeah. Yeah.

I, I know.

It just feels different

without Valerie.

You know, I guess

it was something we

always did together.

It was a major part

of our marriage and...

you know Sis, sometimes I,

I don't even know if I'm gonna

feel normal again, you know?

You will, Vaughn,

you're just going through

your adjustment period.

But things are gonna

work out in your favor.

You already know that

because you're the one

who taught me that.

Yeah, yeah.

Yeah, deep down I know

that they will,

because they always do.

But thank you

for the reminder.

You know, from time to time

I tend to forget, so...

Alright, bring it in.

Aw.

It's okay.

- Thank you.

- You're welcome.

Go eat your food.

Would you look at that? Mm.

Put my foot in it.

I taste like it.

Grabbed your mail.

Thank you.

My divorce papers.

Of course they came today.

And of course they

sent me both copies.

Mm!

Val, you've gotta

talk to Vaughn.

Girl, it's been over a week.

He has a right to know

that you're pregnant.

Lindsey, this is a mess.

This is such a big mess.

I literally forced

my husband away,

made him divorce me

because I didn't think

I could get pregnant.

Now the divorce is finalized?

And I'm pregnant.

What am I supposed

to say to him?

Oops, Baby, I, I

made a mistake.

Listen, listen,

you gotta trust.

You gotta trust and

have unwavering faith

in what God is doing.

Now is not the time to lean

onto your own understanding.

- Hey Baby.

- Zoe. Hey.

- Hey!

- Hey, hey.

I, I didn't uh.

Yeah, I'm um,

I'm kinda in the middle

of something right now.

Okay.

I didn't mean to bother you.

No, no, no, no, no, no.

You, you're not bothering me.

It's just I...

It's just that I was,

you know, I would...

Look, we'll talk soon. Okay?

Will we?

Yes, we will.

Hey, hey, yeah, yeah,

listen, I need your help.

Yeah? Okay.

Alright. Thank you.

Thank you. Alright.

Okay, bye.

Vaughn.

Uh, don't be mad. I

told him where you live.

I'm not mad. Thank you, Sis.

I'll leave you two to talk.

Thank you.

I'm sorry for showing up

on announced, but I just...

Valerie, Val? Hey!

It's the divorce decree.

Okay.

Okay, now look,

doesn't matter what a

piece of paper says, okay?

I'll always love you, so...

There's something else.

I'm pregnant.

You what?

Pregnant.

I don't, I don't know.

I don't, I don't know what,

I don't know what

to say about that.

What do you want me to say

about what, what, what is

that?

I don't. Why are

you telling me?

I, I didn't plan for

any of this to happen.

I just, I wasn't sick.

I, I, I had no symptoms.

I, I, I'm barely even showing.

And they told me last

week and then the papers-

You don't, you don't

owe me no explanation

about none of that.

- Vaughn, you don't-

- You know what?

You know what's so funny?

All this time, all

this time, 10 years,

the thing that we

wanted the most.

You know I wanted this.

You know I wanted this.

The thing we wanted the most.

Now you get to have

it with somebody else.

I swew.

You know what?

I gotta go.

Thank you for these papers

and you have a good life.

I want you to have a good

life with your new man.

And y'all new baby.

- You're the father.

- What?

You are the father, Vaughn.

Are you freaking

kidding me right now?

How the hell am I the father?

I'm six and a half

months pregnant.

No, you can't be.

Look hey, look you.

Oh.

Okay, hold on.

You know, yeah, yeah.

Just need to sit down.

Um, could you gimme something

to drink please, Valerie?

Need something, need

something please.

This is, so this our baby.

This is our baby?

What is so funny?

God has uh, got one heck

of a sense of humor, man.

Yeah, he does.

Are you serious?

Wait, I have so

many questions.

What about Zoe?

Did he break up with her

or did they stay together?

Wait, did Valerie and

Vaughn get back together?

Do they actually

have the baby?

Oh, I gotta know

what happened next.

Oh, me too.

Well, things

moved quickly for the couple.

By the power vested in me.

I now pronounce you

husband and wife.

What God has joined together

let no one set asunder.

Y'all can kiss.

Ladies and

gentlemen, I'm happy to

announce

that we are finally

cleared to take off.

The fasten seat

belt sign is now on.

We will be arriving

in Atlanta shortly.

Flight staff, please

prepare for take off.

I told you.

Yes, you did.

We just gotta keep the faith.

Yeah, you know,

God is strategic and his

timing is always perfect.

It is.

So I was thinking

maybe we can grab dinner

while we're both in Atlanta.

I'd love that.

Great.

So much pressure for me.

- Yeah, I believe it.

- Trice, Trice!

Oh, there's my

sister and her fiance.

Aw.

Oh my goodness.

We've been watching

the weather reports

and it was so scary.

I didn't think you

were gonna make it.

You know I wasn't gonna miss

your wedding for the world.

- You better not.

- Come here.

- Hi Shaun.

- Hey Trice.

Glad you made it.

I know, me too.

Jordan.

Jordan. This is my sister,

Maya, and her fiance, Shawn.

Guys, this is Jordan.

He's also here for a

wedding anniversary.

Mm! Nice to

meet you, Jordan.

Likewise. Congratulations.

Hey man. Nice

to meet you bro.

Same.

Oh Latrice, I want to

introduce you to my mom and

dad.

Mom and dad!

Latrice, these are

my amazing parents,

Vaughn and Valerie Taylor.

Oh my goodness.

Jordan has told me

so much about you.

So nice to meet you.

He did, did he?

It's nice to meet

you too, dear.

So I am officiating

their vow renewal

for the 35th

wedding anniversary.

Wow, that's incredible.

I mean, we are very blessed.

35 years is amazing.

So her and I are actually

getting married tomorrow.

Any advice or words

of wisdom for us?

Hmm.

Listen, when the

troubles arise

and trust me, they will, Son,

no matter what happens,

don't ever worry

about who gets the last word,

because God always

has the final say.

Amen.

They don't think

they'll be able

To get your loan approved

Daughters don't think

there's much more

That they'll be able to do

Jesus, lay your

hands on my situation

I'm falling to

my knees to pray

'Cause I know God,

you have, you have

The final say

over my situation

Final say

Lord, I'm trusting

Final say

You've never forsaken

Final say

Your word is true

So Lord I'll be here

waiting for your

Final say

For when you speak

Final say

I'll obey and I won't move

'Til I hear your final say

Oh

More than his money

Right now everything is due

More questions

than I have answers

And I ain't go a clue

Tell me what to do

Tell me what to do now

Lord, 'cause I

can't see my way

You've got it covered, God

'Cause you have

the final say

Final say

Lord I'm trusting

Final say

You'll never forsake us

Final say

Your Word is true

So Lord I'll be here

waiting for your

Final say

For when you speak

Final say

I'll obey and I won't move

'Til I hear your final

Nowhere to run

Nowhere to hide

Now is the time

To let your spirit guide

When trouble comes my way

When trouble's my way

You brighten up my day

You brighten my day

You are my strength within

My strength within

Oh you are lifting me

You lift me up,

you lift me up

You lift me up,

you lift me up

You lift me, this world

tries to knock me down

You lift me up,

you lift me up

You lift me up,

you lift me up

You lift me up when this

world tries to knock me down

This world can knock me down

This world can knock me down

This world can knock me down

This world can knock me down

This world can knock me down

This world can knock me down

This world can knock me down

Can knock me down

Ladies and

gentlemen, brothers and

sisters,

the time has come to move

out into deeper waters,

to trust our faith in him.

No matter the

moment he is able.

Now unto him who's able to do

exceedingly and abundantly

above all we could ask

or think of.

He is a waymaker,

a strong provider,

we trust in him.

He will sustain you, keep you.

He will lift you up.

When trouble comes my way

Trouble comes my way

You brighten up my day

You brighten my day

You are my strength within

My strength within

Oh you are lifting me

You lift me up,

you lift me up

You lift me up, you do

You lift me up when this

world tries to knock me down

Tries to knock me down

You lift me up

You lift me up

No matter the problem

You lift me up

When this world

Tries to knock me down

This world can't

knock me down

This world can't

knock me down

This world can't

knock me down

This world tries

to knock me down

This world can't

knock me down

This world can't

knock me down

This world can't

knock me down

No, no

You lift me up in air