It's funny the things that stick with you.
Ever since I was a kid, I've been fascinated with lists.
Specifically top 10 lists.
Top 10 restaurants, top 10 island getaways, top 10 stock investments.
Recently, I read a list of things
most people regret at the end of their lives.
At the top, "Not spending enough time with family and friends."
Based on last year's numbers, we're up 19%.
This is due primarily to increased assets across the board.
Mr. Reed.
Costs remain flat, pretty much...
That's when I got the message.
It feels loose getting in the corners.
Might need to change that right rear spring or maybe take out some wedge.
While you're at it, check the brakes. Calipers seem to be sticking.
Got it.
You know, Sam's gonna make those adjustments,
but if you don't slow your entry,
you're never getting off that corner.
I slow down any more, I won't even make the show.
Sean.
It takes guts to crawl through that window,
but it takes brains to win a race.
Look, man, if you just wanna muscle your way around this track...
Rex!
With, uh, arms like these, I could drive this thing with one finger.
Look at that. Number one.
Relax.
Fix her up, Sam.
The gates open at 5:00.
I texted you the directions.
Got it.
I don't know what to say when I see him.
"Hi," would be a good start.
He reached out to you, so take the next step.
Hey, Daddy.
Wanna play?
Bet I can take ya.
You think you can take down a pro?
Sit down. You might learn something.
Okay. All right. Challenge accepted.
Just promise me not to, like, get all misty-eyed when I totally smoke you.
If you're scared, just say so.
"Scared"? Are you?
Now I can show you how the big-timers do it.
Hey. Hand it over.
You got a pen and paper handy?
'Cause class is about to begin.
Which one's the go button again?
Time to suit up.
To be continued.
Good glorious evening, race fans.
This is your announcer, Johnny Clark,
and it's my pure pleasure to welcome you all
to what should be a fantastic day of racing.
One please.
All right, one.
And Scott Hallop easily takes the checkered flag
in the Crate Late Model beacher.
Followed by Dave Cravett and John Field in two and three.
Hey, you made it.
Hey, Ray. Glad you invited me.
I figured it's about time you saw me in action, right?
Yes, yes.
Thanks for inviting me. Yeah.
Uh, listen, Ray, I just wanted to say that...
Hey, relax, Dad.
It means a lot you're here. Really does.
Hey, look who made it.
Dad, this is Logan. One of my friends from up in Jasper.
Logan. Whoo. Mr. Reed.
Jack. Well, good to finally meet you.
Um...
First time? Yeah.Yeah.
Well, you are in for a treat.
And you, my friend, uh, you got a jumbo pretzel coming at the finish line.
Yeah, extra mustard too. All right. Yeah.
I bet him you'd wear a tie.
Hey, Ray, you gotta go. All right.
Hey, show time. Um...
Grab some food, find a place by the fence.
You're gonna love it. Okay.
You get her running right?
I think she's good now.
I stuck a 250 on the right rear,
raised the J bar, and I bled the brakes.
And don't worry, I watched a how-to video.
Perfect, I feel much better about this.
Go get 'em.
All right, now listen, that track is a lot slicker right now, all right?
So watch your right foot, you don't wanna be slipping all over the place.
Drive smart.
Say what? I said drive...
Go get 'em.
He's gonna break my car, isn't he?
Yeah.
Hey. Hey, mister.
A little help, please?
Sure.
Dad doesn't let me wear my good shoes to the track.
He sounds like a smart man.
I like sitting close to the action.
But there's a lot of dirt
so you have to scrub a little bit more in the bath.
That's good to know.
Oh, I'm Gracie.
Gracie, I'm Jack.
Pleased to meet you. You too.
My daddy's Number 16.
That's how old I have to be before I can start driving.
Your daddy's a racer?
Well, maybe he knows my son, Number 73?
We're just moments away from race time, folks.
The field is stacked with talent with our own Sean Weathers
sitting in the first position.
But he's gotta feel the breath of Michael Barrett,
Andrew Radbridge, and Ray Reed, in the blue 73 car,
your current points leader.
Are the gauges good?
- Getting ready to go green. - Copy that.
And there it is, folks, the green flag flies, and it's game on.
Did you bring your earmuffs?
Uh, no.
You're a rookie, aren't you?
Yeah.
Fifty-five laps, $10, 000 to the winner,
at 650 horsepower, these cars are...
Sean Weathers in the 16 car surges ahead of the pack.
That's it.
Whoa, Reed's right on your tail now.
Look who's making it a race.
You got plenty of room, use it.
Twenty-five to go.
He's eating your lunch getting off the comer.
Here comes phenom Ray Reed,
who already has three huge wins in this series.
Looking for a fourth here today.
Top's really fast right now.
Hey, I got him this time.
Oh, no, you don't, not here.
Sean, you got to run the high line, all right?
That way you don't have to back the car in as hard.
You'll get your speed off the corner.
Get it settled down, Rex, I got this.
He's got this. He's got this.
Ten laps to go and there's a battle for first.
That's it.
Hold that line.
Coming up on the white flag.
Got a good spot, let's don't give it up.
Final lap here, and Sean Weathers still clinging to a slim lead.
Here they come out of the first tum
heading down the final stretch.
Stiff anybody's race.
No, no, no, no, no, no, no!
That's it! That's it!
Whoo! Yeah!
Yeah, I knew it.
And the winner of Saturday's main event,
finally making his way back to the winners' circle...
Whoo! Yeah! ...Sean Weathers in the Capital 16.
Ray Reed is second.
What'd you think?
Oh, man, this was fun. Are you kidding?
Head up, kid. That could've gone either way.
Yeah, I'll take a rain check on the pretzel, though.
You guys take it easy. All right.
Hey, good to meet you. Good meeting you.
We'll get it next week.
I gotta hit the road though.
Thanks again for coming. Yeah. This...
This was great. You... You're really good.
Thanks, Dad, for coming out.
I'll give you a call this week, okay?
Yeah. Okay.
All right. Okay.
But I won today, Owen.
What more do you need?
You won one at your home track.
Big deal.
We're still fifth in points, and you barely pulled this one out.
We gotta start running better.
Our fans are expecting another championship.
What do you think we're trying to do?
Look, I've always supported you,
but if you don't keep on winning,
I may have to find a new name to put on the side of that car.
I can't keep this team together without a sponsor.
I'm gonna go celebrate.
We won, Owen.
Hey, Rex, hand me the 5/8th's wrench, will you?
Yeah.
Coming right up, babe.
Here you go.
No, the 5/8th's.
Oh, right. I'm sorry.
It's a smaller one right?
Rex.
The 5/8th's.
Oh!
The wrench. Sorry about that. Here you go.
Are you kidding me?
Okay. Uh...
I'm sorry, babe, was... Was that not the right tool?
I was... I was looking for it.
Come on, babe.
Give me a little love peck.
You think you're so adorable.
You know you love me.
Hey.
You raced great today, Daddy.
Thank you, sweetheart.
I gotta go check on the car before Ms. Sam and Mr. Rex go home.
We got a lot of work to do.
You should be asleep by now, young lady.
Can I help?
Good night.
You know, that sweet little girl of yours
is gonna outgrow that couch before you know it.
You're getting old, man.
Yeah, you and me both.
Can I give you a hand with the car? No.
You know how Sam feels about touching her car.
Let's go home.
We'll pick it up in the morning.
Got an earful from Owen.
Again?
Hmm.
I've been doing this way too long
for some rookie to come out of nowhere
and take the championship from me. We've worked too hard.
We're working hard.
Look, Sean, I need you to get your head straight, buddy.
I need you to stop worrying about the things you can't control
and start worrying about the ones you can.
Look, take her home.
You're all she's got.
All right.
I'll head out soon.
Hey, Rex,
kind of tough to take you seriously
with all that stuff on your face.
Yeah, the cabin, Dad, why don't you come up tomorrow?
I'm gonna have some downtime after I get done in Rome.
We could hang out, maybe do some fishing.
Sure. I think I could do that.
Um...
Actually, I could head up there tonight.
I can stock up on food and bait while you finish up in Rome.
Yeah. That sounds good.
Um, do you remember where we used to keep the key?
Yeah, yeah. I think so.
I'm, uh...
I'm working on something special. I can't wait to share it with you.
Sounds good, Ray. Looking forward to spending some time together.
Me too, Dad, Can't wait to finally catch up.
Well, uh...
Good luck in your race. And see you soon.
Love you, Dad.
See you soon.
We're here at Rome Motor Speedway
where Ray Reed, a relative newcomer clearly making his mark,
and Sean Weathers, last year's points champion
who's had a less than stellar year,
are going head to head again tonight. Hey.
Weathers just beat Reed at Dixie.
Reed was right on his tail at the checkered flag.
Reed's lucky he got as close as he did.
Nice to see you, Sam, thanks for killing yourself getting the car ready.
I gonna put that rookie in his place tonight. If even tries to...
Sean!
Hey, sweetie, Rex said he needs your help outside real quick.
Is sure to involve these two competitors.
With Reed leading in points, Weathers is gonna be looking to show him
who's boss out there on the track,
and that's definitely going to lead to some fireworks.
We spoke to crews from Weathers' and Reed's teams
and they say the cars are ready...
Look, I know this is important,
but maybe it's just a little too important?
Last I checked it's our job to be winning races.
What? Right.
So why are you making it personal?
It's just a good old-fashioned rivalry. That's all.
It's healthy.
Sean, we've known you a long time.
And we've had a lot of rivalries.
But Rex is starting to notice it, too.
You've got some sort of vendetta against this guy.
Weathers had the points to be champ last year,
but Reed is the talk of the track this year.
They talk him up like he's the next big thing.
He needs to be taken down a notch.
That's what I intend to do.
Sean, you can't... Look, Sam,
worry about the car.
Let me worry about Reed.
This is a big event tonight. With the points race heating up,
this race is primed to be one of the best of the season.
And the winner will surely take his place in local racing...
Oh, hush.
Hey, June Bug, just in time for our good luck ritual.
Okay, Millie, you ready for this?
Your whole life has brought you to this very moment.
So run fast and don't let us down tonight.
She won't.
That's right.
Five to go, bro.
H' you don't do anything stupid, you might win.
Thanks for the confidence, Rex.
Keeping you humble.
Come on, come on.
You got him. You got him.
Car's loose. Straighten out the back.
He's gaining on you. Block the inside on the tum.
No, I'm staying outside.
No, inside. Inside.
That was stupid.
But it worked.
With four remaining, Sean Weathers out in front in the Number 16,
Ray Reed holding down that second spot.
You don't wanna tum, put your rear brake in it.
Into the turn, it's Reed coming up quick on the top side...
Look out, we've got contact!
Come on, man, don't let him run you over.
There's the white flag. One to go.
The front five, Weathers, Reed,
Bradford, Highland and Barrett.
Put the smoke on him.
Oh, he's sliding. Ease up, ease up, ease up!
Ray!
We're back with Kevin and Taylor in the Morning,
we've been talking about what happened
at Rome Motor Speedway last night.
It's hard to find words, I think we're all just in shock,
especially the racing community.
I mean, it's not only a horrible tragedy,
but our own local champion Sean Weathers was involved.
I think everybody's still confused and upset.
It's kind of like, you just want some answers.
Right. But, I... I think you'll agree the fast thing we wanna do
is start pointing fingers.
Hmm. We just wanna be praying for everyone involved.
Yeah, man, especially the family. I can't imagine the pain...
I've been trying to reach you all night.
Your office said I could find you here.
It's, uh...
It's Ray.
As Ray's closest friends,
we're thankful for his intense passion for racing,
but also his love for Jesus Christ.
And that's why we gather here today.
Would you please bow with me in prayer?
And we thank you, Lord, for the time you gave us with Ray.
Please comfort his family, friends, and loved ones,
as we mourn the loss of this young man.
Though we grieve in his passing, we're thankful he is with you.
And as believers we celebrate that one day we will see him again,
in Jesus' name, amen.
Pastor, thank you. You're welcome.
Be praying for you. Thank you.
He try to talk to you?
I haven't been taking any calls. I...
I don't feel like talking to family I haven't heard from in years,
and I don't feel like talking to any lawyers,
and he's the last person I wanna talk to.
I understand.
I imagine you're aware I...
I didn't really know my son all that well.
We hadn't spoken to each other for years.
And then, when we're trying to be in each other's lives, this...
Just know you're not alone.
A father should know his son.
Ray loved you, Jack.
He always did.
We... We may not be able to understand it now,
but God has a plan through the pain.
I appreciate it, I do,
but I... I need more time.
Let me give you my number.
Thanks. Sure. If you ever want to talk.
There's not much I can do but just come right out with it.
Our biggest sponsor is pulling their support.
And as much as I'd like to keep this team together,
I just can't do it without a major sponsor.
Just tell them you'll find another driver.
I know that's what you're thinking.
No one's blaming you for this, Sean.
Oh, they're not?
Really?
I see their faces, Owen. I hear what they're saying.
Of course they blame me. Sean...
No, I get it. I get it.
Never mind the problems with the car.
Never mind that he messed up, too.
Never mind that it was an accident.
But I'm a murderer, right,
because I'm out of control behind the wheel?
I just don't know when to slow down.
I'm not saying that.
Yeah, you've been real supportive.
You've been looking for an excuse to get rid of me,
and now you've got one.
You have no right to talk to me like that.
No right, whatsoever.
I've been putting up with your headstrong attitude for years.
You get to keep on racing like nothing ever happened.
I'm the one taking the fall for this
and you're not gonna do a thing about it, are you?
Sean, I wasn't the one driving the car. You could've slowed...
You need help.
Sean, you know we're here for you, right?
Oh.
Hi, Mr. Rex.
Hey, June Bug.
Is your daddy home? Yeah. Yeah, he's, um...
Go to your room, Gracie.
Sean.
Ten years, Rex.
Ten years I've been with this team.
I'm dropped like it's nothing?
Without a sponsor you can't have a team.
What about me, huh?
What am I supposed to do?
I don't know, Sean.
It doesn't have to be a bad thing, though.
I mean, maybe you can get your priorities straight.
Look, there's a little girl in there that loves her daddy.
And she loves saying that he's a hot shot driver,
but you know what, she needs more than that.
More?
Angie walked out on us. I've been doing the best I can.
I'm a good father to her.
Yeah, sometimes.
It's a good thing she's young and that she can't even tell when you're not.
I didn't mean it like that, all right?
Look, I'm just saying you should think about your future.
Maybe a good driver,
he wouldn't hang it up,
but a good dad...
Remember those field day races we had when we were kids?
Yeah.
It was just a mile, but I ran so fast,
felt like my heart was gonna burst out of my chest.
And I won.
First place.
First time I ever won anything.
When I got home, I was so excited to tell my parents.
And my mom, she...
She gave me this big hug.
My dad, he just...
Sat there.
I was pretty much always a disappointment to him, I think.
But that night,
he calls me over to him and he tells me to put out my hand,
and he takes the bottle cap from his beer,
places it right here.
He looks at me in the eye and he says,
"Son, most days I am fed up with you,
"but I am proud of you today.
"That's more than just a bottle cap right there,
"that's a medal.
"So you appreciate that."
To me, that bottle cap was like gold.
I put a nail through it, wore it around my neck on a string.
Spent years trying to get as many as I could.
How many did you get?
Four.
I got four.
It's over, Rex.
Just go home.
Look, Sean, I'm just trying to help, all right?
I mean, we're still on the same team...
No, we're not.
Not anymore.
Sean... You know where the door is.
Go!
Dad, we need more bread.
It's only end pieces.
Can you go and get some?
Dad...
I'll get some later.
Daddy, my ballet recital is tonight.
Miss Jenny says I can still be in it
even though I've missed a lot.
I'm sure you'll do great, honey.
Thanks.
Dad, you have to take me.
What time?
I need to be there at 5:00.
I don't want to be late,
'cause if you're late Miss Jenny puts you in the back
and I want to be in the front so you can see me.
Sure.
We're gonna have to leave early.
For real.
Okay.
We'll leave at 5:00.
No, Dad, I need to be there at 5:00.
We'll leave at 4:30 then.
Okay, but... But promise...
I promise.
I mean, really promise.
Gracie!
Go on,
you'll miss the bus.
Okay, well, the first thing we're gonna need to do is
to try to make this place feel bigger.
So all this clutter and personal items,
like family photos, will need to be removed.
It looks like you've had some water damage,
so the roof is gonna need to be fixed, and the ceilings patched.
And the floors are not in very good shape either.
The market for lake property is very valuable,
but like I said, there's still an extensive
amount of repairs that still need to be done.
Now, I'd be happy to recommend some contractors for you.
Oh, I'm gonna do it myself.
Oh.
I'll call you when I'm done.
Okay. Whatever you want.
And curb appeal.
A little cleanup of all this might not be a bad idea either.
And landscaping.
Thanks.
Doug, you... You know me, man, I mean...
You're telling me you can't find something? Anything.
I'll see what I can do, but I can't make any promises.
This is Sean Weathers... Dad!
Leave a message and I'll call you back.
Those practice laps have been completed.
Those engines finely tuned.
Number 16, Sean Weathers, takes the track
for what is sure to be another landslide victory.
Hey, um, which way is the dance studio?
Um, I think it's that way.
Thanks.
Wait! ls anybody with you?
Miss Jenny!
Miss Jenny, I'm here!
I'm here.
It's time to finish those com dogs. Hold on to those little ones.
It's time for the big dance to begin.
Dance...
It's a mess.
But I did find out they dropped the child endangerment charges.
That's a good thing.
When can I have her back?
Mmm.
Mr. Weathers...
This is by far the worst incident,
but it's not the first time we've had cause for concern.
We're aware that she goes home to an empty house,
and sometimes she can't get in at all.
It's been a tough year for us.
Okay.
So let's work together so it doesn't get worse.
You and I will go over the steps necessary
to be reunited with your daughter.
I can assure you that Gracie is in a safe home with good people.
She'll stay there until we feel
that you're ready to take care of her.
I'll do whatever it takes.
And so will I.
A girl?
Yes, a girl.
And she's been through a lot so we're all gonna be very sweet to her.
Do we have to share our toys?
What do you think?
Where are you going? To hide my army men!
We're home!
Just right through here.
Hello, everybody.
This is Gracie.
Gracie, this is my wife, Christine.
It's nice to meet you.
And this is Jeffrey.
And we've got another one named Aaron around here somewhere.
You know, Jeffrey's eight.
Almost nine.
And you're nine, right?
Almost ten.
Oh, wow.
Practically a young lady, huh?
And this is your room.
You know, we can fix it up anyway you'd like.
So, the closet's right here.
And the bathroom is at the end of the hall.
It... It's very nice.
Hey, why don't you put your stuff down on the desk over there?
I could help you put your clothes away if you'd like.
Thank you, but that's okay.
I'm not staying long.
No, you have to go slow to go fast.
That doesn't make any sense.
Ready, set, go!
Hey, guys.
Lunch.
Where are your priorities?
All right.
Prayers first.
And sandwiches before pudding.
Hi. Come on in.
Hi. Um, I'm a little early.
It's okay. The kids just sat down for lunch.
Can I get you something? No, I'm fine.
How are things? Better, I think.
Good.
More eating, less laughing.
You know, she really is a sweet girl.
You know, she still won't let me
take the clothes out of her suitcase,
but I think she's settling in.
That's good.
Now, I was curious about something.
She's been asking to go down to the track.
So Wesley and I were thinking that
we could take her to the church service
that they have there before the race.
It may actually be good for her to go places she's used to.
First, he has to find a full-time job. Hey, can I keep that?
- And that won't be easy in this town... - Yes.
Given everything that's happened.
Thanks.
The reality is that
it may be some time before we're able to send her back home.
What?
Oh, Gracie, honey... No.
My dad is taking me home soon!
Very soon!
Hey, Jack, how are you doing?
Hey, Jack, how are you? Fine. You?
I was just out for lunch with Anabelle.
Heard you were up here.
I'm glad I caught you. Yeah.
I have a box of Ray's things I've been wanting to bring to you.
Oh, yeah, thanks. Thanks.
You, uh, heading towards town?
Yeah, I'm dropping this stuff off at the donation center.
You want some company?
Sure, why not.
Um, let me put this in the cabin and I'll lock up.
Okay, great.
Hey, babe.
I'm gonna ride with Jack.
I'll see you back at the house? Okay.
I love you. Love you.
All right. This is it.
Thanks. Thank you.
You know, fixing up this cabin's
turning out to be more work than I thought it would be.
Well, if you can use a hand,
I know some guys who need the work.
Well, I was gonna do it all myself, but to tell you the truth,
I could use some extra help.
Then I know a guy in particular that you ought to consider.
Who's that? Sean Weathers.
Is this some sort of joke?
No. Not at all.
I'm just thinking you're hurting,
he's probably hurting, too.
And nobody is risking putting him back in a race car.
You need help. He needs work.
Seems like a golden opportunity to me. Right.
Look, Jack, I'm just saying...
Forgiveness, it doesn't erase our past,
but it can help rewrite our future.
Forgiveness?
Look, maybe you're not there yet,
but the two of you, maybe you can find some closure, I don't know.
Just... Logan, I know you mean well,
but that's never gonna happen.
Never. Let's go.
Thanks for the ride.
No problem.
Hey, um...
I'm speaking at the Race Track Church this weekend.
They're honoring Ray to start off the new season.
I think it'd be great if you came.
Maybe I will.
All right.
Did you tell him?
Hey, Dad.
Longtime no see.
It really has been a long time.
Nine years now, ! think?
Look, when you left, Dad, I know you didn't mean everything you said.
We both kind of lashed out at each other.
I was just a dumb kid, and I want to tell you I'm sorry.
You know, after Mom died, I, uh, I needed you,
and you weren't there for me.
I figured it was only gonna get worse.
I promised myself I'd never forgive you for that.
But, um...
A few years ago, something amazing happened. It's...
I don't know, I want to tell you about it in person, if you'll let me.
But first, I wanted to send you this message
to let you know I don't hold a grudge against you anymore.
Forgive you, completely.
I hope someday you can forgive me, too.
The details are all in the e-mail,
but! hope you can make it to the race this weekend.
We've got a lot of catching up to do.
Jesus, you're the word
And the word is living
Jesus, you' re the word
And the word is life
Jesus, you' re the word
And the word is living
Jesus, you' re the word
And the word is life
Where else would I go
If you and you alone
Hold the words to life
And Lord
Where else would I run?
I'm alive because
Jesus Christ
Your word is my life
Hey, mister.
A little help, please?
Look who it is.
Hi, Mr. Jack.
Look at you all dressed up.
I'm wearing my good shoes today.
Today is for praying, not for racing. So it's okay.
I've never been in an outside service like this before.
I wonder if God likes it outside best.
I hope he does.
It's very important I catch him today.
Good.
Good morning, everyone.
Good morning.
My name is Logan Evans.
And, uh, as you all know, last season,
the racing community lost
a very promising young driver.
But! lost a very dear friend, Ray Reed.
Today we honor his life
as we celebrate the start of a new racing season.
Let us pray.
If you don't mind, I'm going to pray out loud.
I wanna make sure God hears me.
Heavenly Father, we come to you grateful...
My dad's very busy being a race car driver,
but when he's not, he takes care of me pretty good.
I know how to skip a rock six times in a row
and I know how to put air in my tires.
He taught me that.
To protect each driver...
The bad thing is, he hurt someone.
And I know he's sorry.
We ask you to be with all of us.
If you could forgive him,
I know he wouldn't be so sad all the time.
Help us.
His name is Sean Weathers.
W-E-A-T-H-E-R-S.
That's my dad.
Amen.
I have to go.
Hi, I'm Jack Reed, Ray Reed's father.
I'd like to talk to you.
May I come in?
Sorry about the mess.
I was wondering if you could use a job.
It'd be temporary, but I'd pay a fair wage.
Uh...
Maybe.
What kind of work?
I'm fixing up Ray's and my estate,
I'm putting it up for sale soon.
It would need some repairs done, some stuff moved out.
It'd probably be a couple of weeks' worth of work.
It's too much for me to handle alone. So...
And you want me to help you?
Why?
To be honest, I really don't know.
Understand this, Sean.
I don't think I like you, I don't know if I trust you,
but the offer stands.
Here's the address.
You don't want to help out, fine, I'll call someone who will.
Okay.
I'll think about it.
Okay.
I, uh... I could use the work.
But I can't afford the gas
to get back and forth from here to my place, so...
I'll need someplace around here to stay in my truck.
Um...
I think we can figure out something.
Is there a truck stop nearby with a shower where I can get cleaned up?
Uh...
I have a room down the hall. You can stay here.
No. No, no.
I can't stay here.
It... It would be weird...
And wrong.
Do you want the job or not?
Come on in, I'll show you the room.
Well, I guess we ought to get to it.
Do you want to... You want to start on the yard or the roof?
I'll take the roof.
Okay, guess I'll take the yard.
All the tools you need, supplies, they're in the bucket.
Let me know if you need anything else.
Just, uh, needed to get some more nails.
What's this about?
The nails are on the shelf, not under the tarp.
Come on now. She's beautiful!
Does she run?
What's the problem, man? I was just...
Just do your job and leave it alone!
Listen, uh...
About yesterday...
I'm going to swim to the other end of the lake and back.
Aren't you a little old for that?
I think it's farther than it looks.
It is farther than it looks.
It's a good thing you followed.
You know, I question your sanity, man.
Well, sometimes you gotta do something outside your normal routine.
Like swim across a lake?
When Ray was young it was something he wanted to do every summer.
Made me promise I would.
He did it tons of times. I... I never did.
I left before I even tried.
So as it turns out, I can't even do it now.
You laugh?
No, no.
Not at you.
You just got me thinking about my father.
His broken promises were a little more, uh...
Never mind.
No, what?
A man who swears he won't hit you when he comes home drunk,
and broke that promise everytime.
That kind of promise.
As bad as Ray may have had it,
some people had it worse.
It is farther than it looks.
I'm a big list person.
It must have rubbed off on him.
I was... I was just...
I guess he thought that we could make up for lost time.
Sean.
I think we've both been guilty of behaving poorly.
It is what it is.
Don't say that.
That's my least favorite phrase ever, "It is what it is."
I mean, what does that mean?
Sounds like admitting defeat.
That's what people say when they're not
willing to make something better.
Under the circumstances, we both have every right to be upset.
I think we can do better.
So I think we ought to make a pact.
A pact? Yeah. An oath.
To treat each other with respect.
We've both got our problems to work on.
Might as well help each other out
rather than tear each other down.
'Cause we're both pretty talented at doing that to ourselves.
Deal?
Deal.
Okay.
You know, uh, technically, you did one of these.
You swam across that lake.
I swam back, but, uh...
I suppose it probably counts.
Hmm.
I suppose you're right.
Yeah.
Who knows, uh,
maybe I could help you knock out
a couple more of those while I'm here.
Yeah.
Uh, let's try getting the work done first.
All right? Okay.
I bought this car off a widow.
Said her husband worshiped it.
When he died, it just sat rusting.
It took her a lot of years
to get up the courage to sell it.
Painful memories, I guess.
Ray and I spent an entire summer up here fixing it up.
We pulled the engine, replaced all the seals.
Dropped it back in.
Good father/son bonding...
When I made the time.
It sure gave Ray a love of cars, though.
When Ray's mother passed...
Well, I just sort of drowned myself deeper into my work.
Every time he asked me to get my hands dirty with him, I made excuses.
Finally just stopped asking.
And when he started talking about racing,
I told him in no uncertain terms I thought it was foolish,
stupid,
dangerous.
It ended up being just one more thing he could challenge me on.
He did everything he could to just do the opposite.
It just kind of fell apart after that.
When he turned 18, he moved up here and I moved out.
It's funny,
the thing I bought for us to do together
ended up being just the thing to tear us apart.
Hit me.
Come on, man.
You do realize you go bust every single time?
No, I don't.
Okay, maybe I do.
It's the unknown that kills me.
Ooh, deep.
Or maybe I'm just not that good at cards.
Just ask Gracie how many times she's whooped me at Go Fish.
Yeah.
You've got treasure in that little girl.
Yeah, I messed up.
It's not easy raising a kid by yourself, especially a little girl.
Hmm.
I mean, racing, it's a full-time commitment by itself.
Man to man,
don't ever let your ambition
become more important than raising your kid.
Trust me on this.
You hear that?
Sounds like a pack of coyotes.
Hope they're not hungry.
I don't know, but I'm not sticking around to find out.
We went camping? Yes, that definitely counts as camping!
You like eggs?
Hit me.
Hey, I got you a job interview next week.
Really? Yeah, a client owes me a favor.
I'll tell you about it later.
Eat. We got lots to do today.
So which one is this?
"Do something crazy just for the thrill of it."
Don't think I like the sound of that.
I don't like the looks of it, either.
It's on the list, we gotta do it.
Butch and Sundance?
Batman and Robin?
Thelma and Louise?
Why'd you ruin it, man?
One...
Two... Two...
Three! Three!
Gracie. Phone.
It's your dad.
Hello. Hi, honey.
Hi, Daddy.
Uh-huh.
Yes.
Can I go home now?
I wish you could, darling.
Why can't I?
Well, there's... There's some things I need to do before I can take you home.
Like what?
Well, like get a job, for one thing.
Isn't your job racing?
It's complicated, sweetheart.
But I promise you this, I'm working on it.
We'll be back together before you know it.
Okay.
I love you, Daddy.
I love you, too.
Hey.
Hey, not funny.
I'll bring it back...
Someday.
Jack!
Jack?
Let's see. Okay.
Hey, Sundance.
Set your clock to 5:00 a.m.
Whoa.
Don't make me drag you out of bed.
Wouldn't you rather do this one by yourself?
Uh, no.
Don't be a wuss.
I'll see you bright and early.
You mean, uh,
dark and groggy?
- Come on, now. Up and at 'em. - Easy.
There we go.
No, no, not there.
Come on. Trust me, you're gonna like this.
You like mornings.
"I like mornings." You're gonna like them, too.
You're gonna like this, come on. All right, I'm up, I'm here.
Come on, Sundance. Here. Okay.
We're just in time. Okay.
Here. You stay right there.
Here. Here.
Thanks for breakfast.
My pleasure.
Well,
here goes nothin'.
Just relax. You'll do fine.
Okay, Mr. Weathers, sounds like everything
has been cleared with my supervisor.
And I have your start paperwork right here.
You'll be driving as one of our locals.
That's what you're looking for, right?
Yeah, that'd be great.
Good. Well, once the forms are completed,
we'll just do a routine drug test
and get you started right away.
Today?
How'd it go?
What, you didn't get the job?
No.
Why? What was the issue?
Look, I, uh... I appreciate all you've done for me, I really do.
Okay, let's, uh...
Listen, we'll just keep trying something else.
They didn't hire me for...
For good reason.
I, uh...
I failed the test.
Test? What test?
The, uh, drug test.
Drug test, what? What in the world...
They're just pain pills.
It's gotten a little out of control, that's all.
You've got so much on the line right now.
What are you gonna tell Gracie, man?
That... That's not...
You knew I was a mess when you knocked on my door.
You invited me up here!
I never asked for anyone's help.
You see potential in me?
I'm not your son.
I screwed up.
I can't be someone I'm not.
Sean.
Man, we're all broken, we're human.
God's been showing me that in the last week.
Stop it!
Just stop. Okay?
Enough of the God talk.
Even if he does exist, he's more disappointed in me than you.
Oh, come on.
Let's not make this more than it is.
You just met me!
You think you know me?
I'm nothing.
No, no, I...
I'm less than nothing,
and I'm sick of pretending
like everything's gonna be fine because it's not.
It's all my fault.
I have failed everyone.
You, Gracie.
Ray.
Ray?
No, that was an accident, I don't blame you for that anymore.
You sure it was an accident?
What?
I meant to hit him.
I was mad, I was jealous,
and I meant to hit Ray.
I just didn't... I didn't...
Your son is gone because I'm selfish.
Stupid.
My God.
I know it's stupid.
No, I'm stupid!
For thinking this would ever work out,
for trying to forgive you.
I had my son back and you stole that from me!
Get your stuff and get out of here.
Now!
Jack...
It is what it is.
I tried.
I really did.
I thought I was finally doing something that Ray wanted,
something that you wanted.
But not this.
Not this.
I can't.
I just can't.
Hello?
Oh, hey there, June Bug.
How's my girl?
That's what I like to hear.
No, I, uh...
I didn't get the job.
But you know what, it's okay,
because I'm gonna find something even better.
I'm back here.
Oh, hey, Jack, how are you?
I'm all right.
I... I know it's early, but is Logan around?
He's out running errands, should be back in a few minutes.
You're welcome to come in and wait.
Oh, I... I don't want to be a bother.
Oh, don't be silly. Come on in.
Thank you, it's very good.
So, how's the cabin coming?
It's almost finished.
Did you just have surgery recently, or...
Uh...
I'm sorry, I... I'm being rude.
No, no, that... That's okay.
I think Logan wanted to tell you.
He just didn't know how.
What do you mean?
Well, I was in an accident a few years ago.
It was very traumatic at the time,
but God has used it in so many ways.
Was Logan driving?
No, not that kind of accident.
We were, uh, out to dinner late one night,
and on the way back to the car,
this guy moved in on us with a gun.
He looked so scared.
And Logan went into protective mode.
It all happened so quickly.
He was able to get the gun, but not before it went off.
You got shot?
It could've been a lot worse.
Wow.
Well, I hope the low-life who did it
is rotting in a jail somewhere.
No.
He isn't.
No... What?
Don't tell me they let him go.
No. It didn't quite go down that way.
Logan and I, we actually plead with the judge to get him a shorter sentence.
You what?
I know it doesn't make sense on the surface,
but we got to know the boy.
God moved us to use this horrible circumstance
as an opportunity to invest in a life.
Oh, wow. Uh...
I don't think I'd be able to even look at him.
I didn't say it was easy.
Logan even took a bit longer to come around,
but we eventually grew to love him.
And he started coming to church with us,
he even served his community hours at the rehab center I was at.
Wow.
Here.
Let me show you something.
All right, honey, this is the big day.
One small step for Anabelle, one giant leap for mankind.
There you go.
That's a step, babe!
That's a whole step.
I've got you. It's okay. It's okay.
I've got her, Logan.
Hey, I got you. It's all right.
Thank you, Ray.
Just keep stepping. You're doing great.
You're doing good, babe. You're doing good.
Awesome.
Careful. It's all right.
Yeah.
You good? You wanna tum around? Yes.
All right. You're doing good. Yes...
He didn't get a chance to tell you how we met.
Nice and easy. Nice and easy. You're doing great.
That's Ray.
That's my son.
A few more.
He shot you?
He did that?
- Yeah. - Just take your time.
But if that's the part of the story you're focusing on,
you're missing the point.
Don't you see the beauty of what's happened?
When we forgave Ray,
God used it for good.
[got you.
That a girl.
- Just a few more. Just a few more. - Okay.
Almost there.
He didn't deserve it.
Just a couple.
Well, neither did we when Christ died for us.
Please, just be real for me!
This is my son you're talking about.
So, that's not real?
There you go. There you go. There we go.
You made it. Yes.
Ray didn't deserve our forgiveness.
You didn't deserve his forgiveness.
And we didn't deserve God's forgiveness.
Are you starting to see a pattern here?
I couldn't do that.
I... I could never do that.
We're sinners separated from a Holy God,
and there's nothing we can do by ourselves to fix that.
And yet, he provided a way for us through his son on the cross.
That's right.
Not because we deserve it, not because we're good,
but because he loves us.
It's tough,
but when you understand what you've been forgiven of,
you can't help but follow his example.
We reached out to Ray,
and God turned around and gave us a best friend.
And that let Ray know that he was
holding unforgiveness against his father.
Forgiveness didn't erase his past,
but it helped us rewrite our future.
Thank you, Ray.
He's ready for you.
Thanks, Michelle. Go ahead and take the rest of the day off.
Thanks for agreeing to meet with me.
Where is everyone?
Oh, I gave them the day off, they were due.
Look, Jack, I, uh...
I just want you to know that I'm sorry.
About everything. I...
I had my attorneys draw up these papers yesterday.
What's this?
It's the deed to the cabin. It's yours now.
I figure you and Gracie can use it more than I.
But I'm...
Why?
I mean, after everything I've done?
That's... That's all in the past.
We both had a pretty rough year.
And I apologize for reacting the way I did.
You're apologizing to me?
Yes.
I hope you'll find it in your heart to forgive me.
Are you on drugs?
Not unless caffeine counts.
You know, you and I, we're not so different.
I... I built a career taking risks with other people's money.
Some days, I make them rich, some days, not so much,
but that's the job. I don't...
I don't beat myself up at every drop on the market.
Life wasn't meant to be lived that way.
Sean, you've worked so hard to become a champion,
believing that you're only as good as your last performance.
Well, just think about what it might be like to let go of that control,
let someone else carry your burdens.
I found out that that's all it took, surrender.
Just giving it up to God.
God loves you.
He will forgive you no matter how many times you fail.
All you have to do is ask.
That's what a good father does.
You'll never know how much this means to me.
You've given me a chance to be a better man.
A better father.
Thank you, Jack.
You know, I was thinking,
there's still one thing left on that list.
Yeah.
Hey, Sam, Rex.
I'm sorry. Garage is closed.
Team members only.
Can we talk?
Uh, that's fine.
Look, just...
Just let me get this out.
I messed up.
I know you two were just looking out for me.
I never appreciated your hard work and I...
I definitely didn't listen to your advice, on or off the track.
Maybe that's too little, too late,
and if that's the case, I wouldn't blame you.
I needed to say it just the same.
Oh, I'm sorry.
Did you actually say anything?
'Cause, Sam, did you hear something?
'Cause I don't think I heard what I thought I was gonna hear, but...
Right. Right. I, uh...
I didn't actually say it.
Um...
I'm really, really sorry.
I was a lousy friend.
Spending the last few weeks with Ray Reed's dad
has changed my perspective on just about everything.
Just trying to make things right with the people I've hurt.
So, how is Gracie?
I get her back today.
Sean, that's so wonderful! Thank you.
We're so happy for both of you.
That's... That's great, man.
Well, I guess I better take off.
It's... It's good to see you. Both of you.
Hey, Sean!
I can't take you seriously with all that
mushy emotional stuff on your face, buddy.
I'll see you at the track with June Bug?
Yeah.
Are you ready, sweetie?
Hey, what's the matter?
Just a little nervous?
No.
I'm so excited Daddy's taking me home.
I've missed him a lot.
But now...
Now, I'm gonna miss you.
Hey, look at me.
You've just been an absolute joy
and blessing to our whole family,
and I mean to all of us.
You know, I believe that God has got great big plans for you.
He carved a special place just for you, right here in our family.
So, I am not going to let you walk out that door
without knowing just how much we love you.
We always will.
He's here! Gracie's dad's here!
Did you hear that?
Let's go say hey to your daddy.
Okay.
Hi, Daddy.
Hey, darlin'.
These, uh... These flowers are for you.
Daddy?
Yes, baby?
I've been talking with God a lot lately.
Yeah?
I asked him to help you get better, and not be so sad anymore.
Are you still sad?
No.
No, I...
I'm really, really happy.
I'm just so thankful for you.
And I've missed my little girl a whole bunch.
Do you think that
you could forgive me?
Yes.
I've missed you so much.
I missed you, too.
Thank you for everything.
My pleasure. She's a beautiful girl. Thanks, man.
Thank you for everything.
All right, have a good one. Bye, sweetie.
Whatcha think, sweetheart?
You ready to go home?
Yeah.
Wait, wait, wait, don't go yet!
Just one more little thing before you go.
We just want to let you know that Gracie and my family
have been praying for you every day.
And she's also told me and Wesley stories about you.
Oh, boy.
So, she asked if we would pitch in
and help deliver a message to you.
Okay.
What message?
Now, boys!
You deserve all the medals in the world.
I'm really proud of you, Daddy.
Thank you.
You guys are gonna help me clean this up, right?
Yes! Yes!
Any calls? Yes. Summers called.
The, uh, group from Argentina will be here a week from Tuesday.
Mmm-hmm. And the new portfolio manager called twice to remind you
that he'll be in on Monday. Okay.
And Gracie Weathers called seven times
to remind you you'd better not be late.
June Bug!
Ready for our good luck ritual?
I wouldn't call it luck, but let's go for it.
Let them run fast, let them run true.
Let my girl stay safe and sound.
Let me be a light to those who watch.
Oh, and if I could win, that would be fine by me.
Thanks, God, for this opportunity.
Amen!
Okay.
All right.
Hey, Dad? Yeah?
Are they here? Yeah.
Everyone's here for you. Okay.
Just remember... I know, Dad.
I'm already a champion.
That's right!
It's funny the things that stick with you.
Ever since I was a kid, I've been fascinated with top 10 lists.
The top 10 countries to visit, top 10 roller coasters,
but there's one list that changed my life forever.
Only God knew what it would teach me.
The importance of sacrificing for others,
that real peace is found through surrender,
and that nothing can change a life more than forgiveness.