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In the words of William Shakespeare,

"All that live must die,

passing, through nature into eternity."

My sister Jenny will live in our hearts forever.

Jenny wanted...

white roses for our wedding.

We would have been married two weeks from today.

I'm so sorry.

Oh! They're beautiful.

Now, let's see how it fits.

It's a little loose.

Hold on.

Let's try this.

Mmm.

That's much better, isn't it?

Mm-hmm.

Darling, the rings are perfect!

Hi.

Hello.

They're great! Really great!

Thank you.

Now, if you come back at 6:00,

I will have Carmen's ring ready then.

Thank you so much. We'll see you later.

I'm so glad that you're pleased with them.

I designed them just for you.

There's only one of a kind.

Hi, Paul. It's Deena Reuschel.

Don't forget-- 12:30, Il Giardino.

I'm so excited. I've been wanting to meet you for years,

and Tim will be so happy.

I'm so excited. I've--

I'm so excited. I've--

A secret?

No. I have a secret, and I'm not going to tell.

Wait a second. How do you know?

Come on. Tell.

Uh-uh.

Sir, may I help you?

It's all right. I see them.

Paul! I can't believe it.

If this is the secret, it couldn't be better.

I've missed you.

Me, too. And I didn't realize how much until now.

Happy birthday.

Thank you. This is Deena.

Paul. Finally. I've been wanting to meet you for years.

And I you, Deena.

Bet you don't know who I am.

You're Jon, right?

How would you know?

Well, I saw your picture on a Christmas card--

a lot of them, as a matter of fact,

starting from when you were about this little.

I was never that little.

You were almost.

Is that Daddy's friend, too?

I was hoping it would be you.

Happy birthday, old friend.

Thank you.

Martin?

Is that you?

Same old same old, only older.

Aren't we all?

This is Deena.

Thanks for asking me.

Oh, it's my pleasure.

Nice meeting you.

You, too.

And you must be Jon.

Did you see my picture

on the Christmas card, too?

That's right.

Smart boy.

Very. And sweet, too.

Jon Reuschel, you're my heart's delight.

Champagne, Senora?

Yes, thank you.

You look pretty, Mommy.

You're messing up my dress.

Come on, kiddo. Let's go.

I'm sorry.

It took me a little longer than I thought.

Now, you be good.

So, Paul, I finally get to thank you.

Uh, for what? I haven't done anything yet.

For our wedding bands.

They're exquisite.

Well, thank you very much.

I'm glad you like them.

I designed them especially for the two of you.

There's only one of a kind.

Tim was telling me.

Thank you for caring so much.

Guess where we're going tomorrow.

I give up.

To the lake.

Uh, Cold Lake?

And then we're going down the river on a raft.

Uh, I haven't been there since--

I wanted to show Jon the old house and--

and we haven't been on vacation in a long time.

Well, that's wonderful.

I'm heading up there myself.

I have to see my father.

He's not feeling very well.

And if you guys would like,

I can, um, stop by and say hi.

Oh, we'd love that.

OK. Now, a toast.

To Tim,

who has everything a man could possibly wish for.

Hello.

I'm sorry I'm late.

There was so much traffic.

I was sure you'd be gone.

Well, some things you wait for.

Here you go.

Thank you.

Where's Tony?

Oh, he tried to make it,

but he had a late meeting.

You know, he has so many meetings.

Then he must be very successful.

I wish.

Maybe someday.

Shall we check to see if the rings fits?

Perfect.

I have a check for you.

Thank you.

I hope you will be very happy.

We will be.

Tony.

Tony?

Oh, damn.

Paul. Finally. I've been wanting to meet you.

I've been wanting to meet you for years.

You know I'm going to be at the lake.

I'd love for you to stop be and visit me.

You will, won't you?

I really want you to.

This is it.

It's perfect.

I didn't realize it was right on the water.

Jon-- only up to the dock.

Don't go out onto it.

Aw, Mom!

It's that or stay here.

What is it?

It's just strange being back here

after all this time.

I haven't been back since Jenny's funeral.

I'm sorry. I shouldn't have insisted that we come.

No, no. It's all right. Really.

It just was a hard time.

Mmm.

After Jenny drowned,

Martin completely fell apart.

She was his baby sister,

and he absolutely adored her.

And Paul?

Never mentioned her again.

And you lost the girl that you loved.

And I didn't get over it

for a long time,

until I met you.

Aw.

Dad?

What is it?

What do you want?

It's nice to see you, too.

You plan on staying here long?

If you don't mind.

I'll just go upstairs and unpack.

Mommy. Mommy, I'm scared.

Go back to bed.

No.

Come on. I'll get you back into bed.

No, you won't. You go back to your room.

No.

Paul, do as your father says.

Now, listen to me...

Listen to me, Paul.

Don't you be such a little rat.

No! No! No!

Don't forget the milk, please!

Deena?

Oh, how weird! I was just thinking about you.

You were?

Good thoughts, I hope.

Very.

Actually, I was hoping you meant it

when you said you'd be coming up here.

Probably for a while.

My fahter won't admit it,

but he'd glad to have someone around.

And I'm glad, too.

And I know Tim will be.