Touched by an Angel

Give me an update.

Pupils are now blown. Pulse rate is thready.

Hyperventilate. We're gonna have to intubate. On three.

One, two, three.

Tube in. Breath sounds? Yes.

Get that neurologist out here, stat.

Let's go, people. Did you know this was going to happen?

Of course not. These things are never part of the plan.

But our work was over. Our assignment was finished.

Nothing is ever over, and God is never finished.

Humans see to that.

I can't believe it.

One moment, one little thing, one tiny decision, everything changes.

No. A lot of little things led up to this.

That's the problem.

It's like ripples on the water.

People cannot always see the ripples

before they cast a stone into the universe.

Pulse rate's dropping.

V-Fib.

No pulse. Crash cart.

The stone in the water, Tess, who threw it?

I mean, who started all this?

Does it matter?

It does.

I just wanted to make sure that it wasn't me.

Oh, baby.

Clear!

Asystole. 200 again.

Ready. Clear.

Get back. Mmm-hmm.

Still flatlined. Go to 360.

Right. Charging. Ready.

Clear.

Asystole. Still nothing.

What does that mean, Tess?

Hello, Andrew.

In here, quick. This one's bad.

Does the family know what's going on?

I don't know what's going on.

This was supposed to be just a simple assignment,

but 12 hours ago everything changed.

Everything.

Hey! Luke Brewer, coast to coast.

Do you believe this, son, huh? It's done.

Pretty amazing.

Well, as minister of this church,

I hereby declare jump ball.

Ah, you're making it easy on me.

Come on, Dad. Run and gun's my game.

No, no, no, no. The more you work it, the more you score.

Nice shot, Dad.

Of course, I gave it to you. Uh-uh.

It's your center. I figure you ought to get the first bucket.

No way you gave it to me.

Oh, Daniel, it was charity all the way.

Oh, well, then I gratefully accept.

For to whom much is given, much is expected.

Would you like to see that again?

Let's go.

You okay, Dad? Yeah, it's that junkyard ankle.

Daniel?

Oh, I'm fine.

Oh, honey, this is Monica, the building inspector.

How do you do?

Hello.

Everything's all right, I hope?

Everything is perfect. You have a beautiful place here.

Better be. Dedication's this afternoon.

Oh, I got a call from the Pittsburgh paper. They're sending a reporter.

Mechanicsburg's finally gonna get on the map.

Oh, Daniel, this is great.

Congratulations.

Well, I, uh... I got one more stop to make,

and then I'm gonna inaugurate the shower.

I don't know how to thank you, God.

Thank you for the privilege of, uh,

doing something that honors you.

It wasn't always easy,

but every time we got stuck, well,

it seemed like there was an angel looking over us.

Thank you for all the people that helped.

Thank you for Tess.

Whenever we were running out of money... I mean, when we were out,

she was always there to raise it.

And thank you for Andrew.

Bless his mind and heart.

Give him the words and wisdom to help every kid

who calls in on the Crisis Line.

Thank you for my son.

That kid...

He's your greatest gift,

and I love him, even when he's late.

It's so nice to see a dedicated man, Tess.

This must've been a very satisfying assignment

for you and Andrew.

We're leaving this Teen Center in good hands.

Well, that's it for this job.

I guess now I have time for you.

The hobby that's supposed to relax me.

So, does he have a name yet?

Has he started obeying me yet?

I don't think so.

No obedience, no name.

I'll see you later.

I got plans for you.

We're not finished here,

are we, Andrew?

I thought all I had to do was train the counselors and set up the hotline,

but then I got sent back.

Do you know why?

No, but if God says we stay, we stay.

What are you... Shoo, shoo,

and don't go getting in that pound again.

I'm not bailing you out anymore.

Oh, and one more thing I could use your help on.

You know I've always been a small town preacher.

I've never used fancy words.

But that's okay, 'cause the folks in my flock,

well, they're not fancy people.

But now we've got this big city reporter coming in

and, well, Lord,

more people are gonna find out how I feel about you in one newspaper article

than all my sermons put together.

So, if you'd just help me with the words, I'd appreciate it.

You know, people are always saying to me,

"I don't understand the teenagers today."

"I can't relate to them."

"What do they want? What do they need?"

Well, if you listen to them, they'll tell you.

They need your time, they need your attention,

they need your open hearts and your open minds,

and that's what we're here to give them.

So thank you all for being here.

And remember, God loves you and so do I.

A-ha! How are you, Gladys?

Oh, I love you...

It's wonderful to be here.

Thank you for being here. Thanks for your...

It was quite a speech, huh?

What's it like having a Dad who's so popular?

Great. Really great.

Well, I wonder sometimes,

does it feel like he's a tough act to follow?

Yeah, sometimes, but he's a great guy.

I mean, everybody wishes they had him for a Dad.

And now with this place, I guess they do.

Well, in a way,

but he'll always be your Dad.

And even though he gives to everyone else,

he saves the best part of himself for you.

Reverend Brewer?

Yes?

Kelly Monroe from the Register Sunday Magazine.

Oh. You agreed to talk to me after your speech.

Yes, well, I didn't anticipate such a turn-out.

Well, I'm sure this translates into the kind of money

and notoriety a personality like you can build upon.

The church can build upon.

Yes, but there are ways a man like you,

in the public eye,

espousing a new philosophy, can capitalize on.

Um, excuse me.

Ladies and gentlemen, excuse me.

We have our first hotline caller.

Hello?

Can you hold on a minute? Thanks.

Um...

She needs help with her algebra homework.

I think I can handle that.

Hi.

Daniel, what a wonderful speech!

Thanks. Oh.

Excuse me.

Are you all right? Is that ankle bothering you?

Oh, I'll... I'll just give it a good soak when I get home.

You know, why don't you rest?

Let me get you some aspirin, huh?

You have to admit, there are ministers

who set up operations like this for their own gain.

Perhaps, but that's really not what this center's all about.

Super speech, Dan. Super.

Lorna thought so, too. Thanks, Walt.

How about you, Karen? What'd you think?

Um... Hey, you know, uh,

Karen's helping me with our annual statement.

She's gonna be an accountant just like her old man.

No, Dad, I...

Hey, end of discussion.

Well, I'm certain whatever Karen should decide to do,

she'll be successful at it.

Well...

How we doing, Tess? Great.

Look at this. Oh, my.

You're gonna help Tess make this tally. Sure.

Oh, don't worry about it. I think I got it covered.

Dan, you want punch? I'll get you some punch.

Karen?