I never appreciated how crafty they are
each one come with its own certificate of authenticity
Helen loved hummels
" Hello, there"
Y es
I say hoy
Hoy yourself
" Don, from Wisconsin"
"Warren Schmidt, Omaha"
I hope I am not disturbing you
I couldn't help noticing you got an Adventurer
"35 footer, right? "
That's right
What a beauty
I am happy with it
Can I take a look inside
"Of course, help yourself"
Wow
Look at all the room
"you keep a mighty clean gally, mister"
I 've only been on the road a week
You are kidding
You've been to Soho?
We got to celebrate
she is good cook if you are free
I have to check my schedule
Hoy there
Hoy
Get yourself up here
I am Vicky Strauss Warren Schmidt
Gerome was so excited to meet you
You shouldn't have
Smells delicious
I hope you like stew
There he is
How are you Good
Can I take your jacket?
Sure
Something burning?
No
I am getting some matches
Go to living room
Vicky is about done just about done
Warren brought us beer
Have a seat
Okay
What are you doing in Auclair
My brother and I have a shoe store
it's famous footwear
people will always need shoes
Vicky is professional therapist
That was her day job
How about yourself?
I was in insurance company
I am retired now
Okay boys dinner is served
these are from Kansas
remember I told you about the guy with wooden leg?
We love them
spent a week with them in Kansas
"This is Roger, Denise and their daughters"
Denise is your oldest?
" No, she is the middle one"
These kiddies are Kitty and Slaun
A girl named Slaun never heard of that
Neither have we
Do you have picture of your daughter?
No
Not on me
Nothing on your wallet?
I might have one on Washington
Or Lincoln
Who?
"lf I go get another 6 packs, you guys will be okay? "
I'll come back
Here's a car we got them for Christmas
That's quite a family
you and John are very lucky
we are
Would you mind if l need an observation?
Sure
You put a good face considering what you've been through
I just met you
but I have good instinct about people
The feeling I get from you
despite your good attitude
your positive outlook
I think inside you're a sad man
When you lose a spouse does take quite an adjustment
I see something more than grief and loss
something deeper
Like what?
I just met you
my guess is anger
Anger
"and fear, loneliness"
I am lonely I knew it
Can I tell you something?
I am listening
I only know you for an hour or so
I feel you understand me better than my wife did
even after 42 years of marriage
Maybe if I met you earlier
You sad man
"Get off me, are you insane? "
What is wrong with you?
You better go right now
I 'm sorry
I don't care about sorry Go
My jacket
Ray?
It's Warren
I know we parted suddenly
I think I should call you
I 've done some thinking
I want to tell you I am willing to talk about this
Helen
What did you really think of me
was I really the man you want to be with
Was I?
Or maybe you were disappointed
I forgive you for Ray
That was a long time ago
I know I wasn't always king of kings
I let you down
" I 'm sorry, Helen"
Can you forgive me?
Ndugu
it's been a rewarding trip
This morning
I woke completely transformed
I am like a new man I am cleared
I know what I want
I know what I will do
nothing is going to stop me ever again
Meanwhile with usual check
I 'm enclosing something extra
Yours very truly
Warren Schmidt
"Warren, glad to see you again"
I hope I am not intruding
Not at all glad to get your call
I sent you a card did you get my card?
Yes
"Lovely card, thank you"
I want to say to you in person
I am so sorry about Helen
I met her once
but we talk often on phone after engagement
She was a fine woman
Thank you
"What can I get you to drink, cocktail? "
" No, I am fine"
I 'll wait till the kids get here
I'm having Manhattan
"Well, make it 2"
Okay
That's better
This last week has been so stressful
The only way Helen was lucky
is she didn't have to go through it with Ginny and me
"the florist, the dress relatives, travel arrangements"
"motels, bridesmaids, gown"
Do you realize how many still have not RSVP?
It simply will not stop
we still need that stop at church
because we need it for some time
it actually is a problem
roberta
What?
I can't get it work
Get out
I am sorry
Have you met Larry last time?
Just briefly
he's like a little boy
since our divorce
I understand it
I feel sorry for him
My first husband was exactly same way
he turned out to be real asso
Randall knows how to treat a lady
Don't you think he's someone special
I know Ginny seems to be very taken with him
That always help doesn't it
When I had my hysterectomy
that boy did not leave my side for one minute
People used to raise their eyebrows
because I breast feed him till he was almost 5
I 'd say you just look at the result
I had raised a sensitive and devoted boy
to turn into a sensitive devoted man
He's also quite easy on the eye
I do say so myself
Don't you agree
Look who's here
" Dad, how's it been"
Fine
You are finally here
How was your trip? I was worried
Just fine
Did run into a lot of traffic this afternoon
on 25 and 70
I guess it must have been construction or accident
You won't catch me driving on interstate
What you want to do next time is get on 25
that will turn to 1 st
That's good to know
" Randall, get this to the kitchen"
"Ginny, I need to talk to you about something"
"Sure, Dad, can you wait? "
It's very important
I need some time with you alone
" Definitely, maybe after dinner"
"Say, Randall"
How was that investment situation work out for you?
You never call me
Don't bring that up
You mean that pyramid scheme?
" No, it wasn't"
All I know is I lost 800 bucks
"Well, if you stuck to it a little longer"
you would've seen the results
Can we change the subject please?
You didn't find enough quality reps of your own
and you screw up my too
You didn't take time to understand
how that power system works
"principle, ownership, wealth"
As a father of groom
I 'd like to welcome our guest
Larry we know who you are
you're going to have plenty of chance tomorrow
to make toast
" Let me finish, please"
Can't we just enjoy our food?
"Okay, enjoy the food"
but I have something I want to say
I just want to acknowledge
we are gathered together around this table
as a family for the very first time
On behalf of Sandra and myself
I want to welcome Warren
who has journey a very long way to be with us tonight
We really love Ginny very much
I also want to say how proud I am
Larry
You are embarrassing yourself
You are embarrassing me
"You are embarrassing Sandra No, he's not"
"Sandra, please? "
"Anyway, I am done"
You are interupting me I am already done
Why do you have to spoil a perfectly enjoyable evening?
Why do always do that?
Why do you have to be so negative?
I am not negative
I just try to grab all the attention
That's not negative?
All I did was welcoming somebody to the family
" Larry, we've been welcomed by you"
thank you so much
Would you please drink the milk and shut up?
Get some rest
See you tomorrow
Warren Larry
Get some sleep
Nice to meet you too
Ginny Yes?
I still want to talk to you
"Oh, yeah, right"
Can it wait?
Because we got a very big date tomorrow
" No, it can't"
T ake your time I 'll get to car first
What's up?
You are making a big mistake
Don't marry this guy Don't do it
What are you talking about?
The other night I had a dream
It was very real your mother was there
You were there
It wasn't like a spaceship
a bunch of weird creatures came out
trying to take you away
Do you want to know what
they all look like Randall
Do you understand
I was trying to save you
" Dad, it's okay"
You are wigging out a little
Mom is not here to calm you down
This isn't like that
I am begging you not to marry Randall
He's not your league
I can't let this happen
Look at these people
All of a sudden you are taking interest in what I do?
You have opinion about my life now?
"Okay, you listen to me"
I am getting married the day after tomorrow
You are going to come to my wedding
"sit there, enjoy it and support me"
or you can turn around now
and go back to Omaha
You come back here
I am talking to you young lady
Good morning Mr Sleepy Head
"Warren, what's the matter? "
I am okay
just a little stiff in my neck
I'm okay
Did you fall out of bed?
Let me help you No no
I'm better on hard surface
I don't know
It seems weird for this to be happening today
"Sorry, Ginny"
just need couple of hours
We've been stressed out here the last few weeks
while you were out on your trip
We were barely holding this together
for you to crap out on us
It's the bed
No way
That's top 1 000
It's definitely not the bed
I 'm going to need something firmer
"Alright, let's deal with this"
" Dad, where is that receipt I gave you? "
Receipt?
"Yeah, for the program you were going to pick up"
It's over there Where?
On chair
Now Randall you have to pick up
I don't think so
I can't do everything Randall
I can not
Get off me
"I'll do it Thanks for everything, Dad"
Anybody hungry?
I can eat a horse
How about chicken noodle soup?
Wonderful
Anything for me in bedpan
Yes
Ginny told us about your panic attack
I don't blame you
It's a natural reaction
I have my own reservations
as veteran of 2 failed marriages
I have learned a lot
about what works and what doesn't between 2 people
I can tell you these kids are in good shape
They have a very healthy relationship
"spiritually, emotionally and physically"
You already know how they get along as friends
Did you know their sex life is hot
The main reason both my marriage failed was sexual
I am extremely sexual person
Even as little girl I had orgasm in ballet class
I 've been easily aroused
Ginny and I have a lot in common that way
Clifford and Larry are nice guys
I don't want to betray Ginny's confidence
Let me assure you
whatever problems those kids may run into
They will always be able to count on what happen
between the sheets
More soup?
No
I think I am fine now
How are we doing?
Stanly
You look like you need something stronger
I have these from my hysterectomy
They expired
but I think they are okay
What is it? Perkanan
In half an hour you'll be on cloud
Following procession
I 'll have bride and groom accompany me
I like best man and maid of honor to follow closely
Don't forget to leave bride and groom space
They need room to manuver
Father of bride Mr Schmidt
will have seat in front row
Alright?
Mr Schmidt?
You want to take your seat in front row?
Please?
I learn about love from my parents
Two extraordinary people who were married 62 years
They are here in this room tonight
I can feel them
" Hello, Mom, hi, Pap"
I miss you
I love you
You seem to come good Warren
that stuff you gave me
I better write down the name
I know what gets you out of woods
as soon as I get home I will heat up water
You will be soaked
sleep like a baby
tomorrow you will be good as new
How does it feel?
This is incredible
it's indescribable
Didn't I tell you?
Mind if I join you?
That's better
I was moved
Last few weeks I was so stressed
My little boy is getting married
so is your little girl
now it's here
It's a miracle
"Think, after tomorrow we will be one big family"
I insist you consider this your 2nd home
for Thanksgiving and Christmas
We don't give traditional gifts on Christmas
We make them
"lt can be a painting poem, or song"
Whatever inspires you
You will be with us in Brokenridge
It will be just you and me
"Here we are, a divorcee and widower"
Sounds like perfect match to me
What's the matter?
I have to go to bed now
Just like that?
We had such nice talk
" I am talked out Thank you, Roberta"
Good night
Let us pray
Dear heavenly father
Love is patient love is kind
Iove is not envious or arrogant or rude
it does not insist on its own way
I shall love you everyday of my life
When I say everyday I mean every day
When I say day I mean all 24 hours
all 1 440 minutes
all 86400 seconds
Do you Randall Hertzel
take Ginny Schmidt as your lawful wedded wife?
I do
and do you Ginny Schmidt
take Randall Hertzel to be your lawful wedded husband?
I do
I now prounce you husband and wife
I can tell there is difference in his voice
Remember Randy you call me up
"he says, Dennis"
I met this girl last night
this sounds weird for me
but
this is one chick
I might want to see her again
He told me other stuff
It was in his voice 2 years ago
was confirmed here today
You guys are a great couple
you both helped me through that thing
I can never forget
I love you guys
Randall and Ginny forever
Let's go
"Come on, these people pay money"
Now I want to turn things over
to the proud father of bride
Mr Warren Schmidt
I didn't get much sleep last night
forgive me if I am a little foggy
today is special day
we are here to mark crossroad of lives of 2 people
where they come together
not same road they were on
it's new road
Many of you know I lost my wife recently
Ginny lost her mother
Helen and I were married 42 years
she died very suddenly
As we are here
she will be pleased Ginny wants to share
her life with a companion
I recall day Ginny told us she's been proposed to
we hadn't met Randall
so we were a little suspicious
Iater she brought him home for Christmas
so we can take a look at him
I remember there was a big snow storm
Randall helped me shovel up
That brings me to what I really want to say
what I want to say is
"thank you, Randall"
for taking good care of my daughter
especially recently
Ever since I arrive here couple of days ago
I enjoy getting to know Ginny's new family
Roberta
Thank you for your generousity
Opening your home
your talent in kitchen is...
"Larry, your wonderful eloquence"
"Sandra, your skill with handicraft"
is truly remarkable
that item you showed me is very artistic
I don't get to know you well
from our conversation I can tell
you are a thoughful young man
Everybody else terrific people
In conclusion
on this special day
I am very pleased
You are here
Dear Ndugu
You'll be glad Ginny's wedding came off without a hitch
Right now she and Randall are on their way to Orlando
"As for me, I am heading back to Omaha"
I'm driving straight through this time
I made only 1 stop
the impressive interstate arc
the arc represent courage of pioneers
on their way west
You got to see it to believe it
Looking at history
at achievement of people
Iet me put things into perspective
My trip to Denver was insignificant
compared to journeys others have taken
the bravery they've shown
the hardships they've endured
I know we're all small in big scheme of things
I suppose you can hope to make some difference
but what kind of diffenece have I made?
what in the world is better because of me?
When I was in Denver I tried to do right thing
by convincing Ginny she was making big mistake
but I failed
now she's married there's nothing I can do
I am weak
I am a failure
relatively soon I will die
maybe 20 years
maybe tomorrow it doesn't matter
Once everyone who knew me died
it's like I never existed
What difference did my life make?
Nothing I can think of
None at all
I hope things are fine with you
Yours truly
Warren Schmidt
Dear Mr Warren Schmidt
my name is
I work in a small village
in T anzania
One of the children l care for is little Ndugu
the boy you sponsored
Ndugu is a very intelligent boy
and lovely
He is an orphan
Recently he neede medical attention
for infection of the eye
but he is better now
He loves to eat melon
Ndugu and I want you to know
that he receives all of your letters
he hopes you have happy life and healthy
He thinks of you everyday
Ndugu is only 6 years old
and can not read or write
but he has made for you this painting
He hopes you will like this painting
Yours sincerely
Sister Nadin Guci