Faith of Our Fathers

John Paul? It's me.

Sweetie, I didn't know you were coming over.

Well, I thought I'd make dinner for us tonight.

Oh.

Did your mom throw away anything?

Uh... no.

Uh, wait, did you say dinner?

Yeah.

Because you cooked dinner for us two nights ago. I was just gonna order a pizza.

I know, my lasagna was a disaster, but I'm redeeming myself.

By the time we're married next month and I move in here, I'll have perfected 10 meals.

And tonight I'm cooking a perfect turkey. Oh, the perfect turkey.

But what about the perfect pizza,

made perfectly for you, delivered right to your door?

John Paul, you cannot eat out this much. That's why you have me.

Come on. I insist.

Hey. What's in the box?

I don't know.

Still going through Mom's old stuff.

You know, I'm thankful for the house,

but a lot of this stuff just screams yard sale.

This box said "Keep" on it, so I figured I'd check it out.

Anything else out in the car?

No, no. No, go through the box. I'm gonna cook dinner.

Oh. Hey, you know what's really good is asparagus pizza.

No pizza.

No. Stop. Out. Pi-- No pizza. Go!

So, what's inside?

Look at this.

What is it?

It's my dad's military stuff.

Dog tags.

There's a letter.

Look at this photo.

This is my dad.

Oh. So handsome.

Hmm. You know, my mom never talked about him before she died.

I always wondered what really happened though.

That must have been painful for her.

Yeah.

Look at them. They're so young.

They had their whole lives in front of 'em.

And then he's gone.

You know, I have no idea how my dad died.

I don't really know much about him.

Who's Eddie Adams?

I have no idea.

Well, why don't you try to contact him?

Maybe he can fill in some blanks.

You know I don't like talking to strangers.

You're supposed to like strangers.

You're a postman.

But I don't like dogs.

Hi, I'm looking for an Edward J. Adams, please.

Edward James Adams.

Oh. Wrong number. Sorry.

Hi, my name is John Paul George. I'm looking for an Ed--

Uh, y-yeah, you can call back. No problem.

Hi, I'm looking for an Eddie Adams, please.

Oh. I-- I'm sorry. My condolences. I'm sorry.

Yeah, I'm looking for an Edward Adams.

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry.

Next.

I'm looking for an Edward J. Adams, please.

Uh, okay.

Edward Jeffrey Adams?

Well, I don't know him.

Um, he would have known my father.

Really?

Uh, is this Edward?

How old are you?

Twelve.

Have a good day.

No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no!

What happened?

Oh. Ohh!

I can't believe this.

I know. I'm sorry, John. I didn't know it would burn that easily.

What?

No, I mean trying to find this Edward Adams guy.

I'm striking out at every turn.

Dinner was perfect.

Perfect?

Honey, nobody can order a pizza like you.

Stop it.

How many names do you have left on that list?

One, and I'm expecting to hit a brick wall, but let's give it a shot.

Hello? Anyone there?

State your business.

My name is John Paul George.

Like the Beatles? Yeah, like the Beatles.

The Beatles broke up.

What? What did he say?

"The Beatles broke up." Here, let me try.

Hi, we're looking for a Mr. Edward Adams. He's a friend of my--

Friend? Wrong number, Miss Manners.

Are you always this rude?

Do you know a Stephen George that was in Vietnam?

That's a name I haven't heard in a long time.

Who's asking? Stephen George's son.

Good-bye. (line clicks, dial tone)

That man knew my father.

That man knew my father.

He says 25,000 troops will be withdrawn by September.

Do you believe a word that guy says?

Hey, preacher boy. What, are we at church?

Always with that Bible.

Just finding some comfort

in a place that's not really comfortable.

What are you, scared out here?

Yeah, I'm scared.

And you know what? This makes me feel better.

Here, read this.

4:13. It's underlined.

All right, listen up, boys.

"I can do all things

through Christ which strengthens me."

Amen! Amen!

Hey, what are you, a preacher boy?

You're going to Mississippi?

Just for a couple of nights. Just for the weekend.

Okay, tomorrow, 10:00 AM, meeting with two photographers.

At 1:00 we finalize the catering,

and at 6:00 we meet with the minister.

How am I supposed to explain that?

Is it cold in Mississippi?

John Paul.

- Fine. - (chuckles)

But I am painting this room while you're gone.

Okay.

Ohh.

** (country rock)

* Yeah, it's late in the night and I look in the mirror *

* Oh, but everyone's a story of how grace appeared *

* And carried me through the day *

* I woke up in America

* For the love of God

* I woke up in America

* For something bigger than myself *

* More than fireworks and fanfare *

* More than a star-spangled banner *

* You're still beautiful, America **

Hold it right there.

Hello?

What'd I say?

My name is John Paul George.

I'm from California. We spoke on the phone the other day?

Never heard of you.

We spoke two days ago.

Go away.

No!

Look, you don't have to shoot at me!

I'm sorry. What?

I think you know something about my father.

I don't know anything about your daddy.

Look, I'm gonna sit here and wait until we talk.

Well, you can sit there 10 years for all I care.

I'll just sit here and wait.

Come on in.

Supper's on.

I'm Wayne.

Eddie Adams' son.

John Paul.

I know who you are.

Can I use your bathroom?

Hey, where are you?

Well, I found the guy.

Only, it's his son, Wayne, and--

It looks like they lived in this same old house forever.

So you'll be home tomorrow? 'Cause I really want you to meet the videographer.

Ooh, I like. What are these? Mom, you like?

Uh, yeah, yeah, yeah. Honey, I'll be home, but I don't--

What? I can't hear you.

Look, I can't talk now. I just, you know--

Can you call me in an hour when you get better reception?

I'll have some flowers for you to pick from then anyway. Okay? I love you.

Love you too.

Looks good.

Killed it myself.

Do you mind if I say grace?

Father, we thank you for this food

and we ask that you strengthen us with it.

And would you bless our time together as we learn more about our fathers.

In Jesus' name, amen.

Listen, we sort of got off on a bad foot out there.

And I wanted to tell you why I called you and came out here

was to see your dad about my dad,

because my dad said that he and your dad were best friends.

Whose dad?

Your dad and my dad.

Well, you're a funny guy, Ringo.

Why did you make me wait out there all day?

See how serious you were about talking.

And me flying out here didn't prove anything to you?

Flying's easy.

Sitting in the hot Mississippi sun ain't.

Wait here.

I'm going to bed. I gotta get up early.