Sullivan's Crossing

He needs to know the truth.

What's going on?

The cancer...

it's spread to my pancreas.

It's terminal.

So, what do we do now?

Radiation, possibly chemotherapy.

No, I won't be doing any of that.

Dad, what are you talking about?

I'm not going to spend the little time that I have left

in a hospital, being poked and prodded by doctors.

Hey, hey, hey, let me help.

Let's go.

So, you're not getting any treatment?

We all got to go some time, son.

The only difference with me is I get to choose when

and I get to choose how.

Mom...

are you okay with this?

It's not my decision to make, Cal.

Marissa, I'm tired.

- I need to go to bed. - Okay.

Can we talk about this, please?

Let's just enjoy the time we have together

and not ruin this visit

by talking about things that we can't change.

Yeah.

I'm so sorry, Cal.

I can't believe they kept this from me.

# Is this as good as it's gonna get? #

# I've given all I can give #

# But the rivers still get wider, wider #

# We've been here all along #

# Through the valleys, we carry on #

# The journey takes us higher, higher #

# This could be your home, if we try to build it #

# This could be your life that's one in a million #

# All the hard times, yeah, they were worth it #

# Time and time and time again #

# Time and time and time again #

What's this?

For me?

Picked them on the way over.

Thought it might help brighten this place up.

Are you feeling okay, Sully?

Yeah, great. Why?

You've just never brought me flowers before.

Well, there's a first time for everything.

You hear from Maggie yet?

Just to let me know they arrived safely.

I hope everything's going okay.

Yeah, me too.

Frank in the garden?

No, he's home with Jacob. He'll be in later.

Well, I'm gonna head over to Helen's

and finish up those repairs.

Thought she might like some coffee.

Are you sure you're feeling all right?

What? A person can't bring someone coffee

without getting the third degree?

What's so funny?

Nothing.

Okay.

Hey. Sorry. I didn't mean to wake you.

Oh, that's okay.

You get any sleep last night?

I just can't stop thinking about my dad.

Yeah.

Maybe if I'd have come home sooner...

You're here now.

Yeah. Just need some fresh air, so...

I'm sorry, Cal. I...

I wish there was something I could do.

I know.

Oh.

Hi there.

I didn't expect to see you today.

Thought I'd finish those repairs you wanted.

Figured I'd save you a trip to the Outpost?

Oh... Well, that's very nice of you.

Thanks.

Can I come in?

Yes, of course.

You have no idea how much I appreciate this.

I was on a roll last night.

Stayed up pretty late working.

Huh.

So, I guess you got over your writer's block.

Yes.

Our trip to the boardwalk really inspired me.

Ah. I'm glad.

Well, I'll try and stay out of your hair

and, uh, you know, I'll be as quiet as a mouse.

You won't even know I'm here.

Okay?

Okay.

Squeaky door, huh?

Which door is it?

Back door.

You weren't kidding when you said it was squeaky.

Heh.

Hey, you know, I finally got a chance

to finish reading your book.

Really?

I'm glad to hear that. And?

Uh... And I really liked it.

I'm dying to know if these two get together.

Well, I guess

you're just going to have to wait for me to finish the book.

Right.

Does this mean...

you've changed your mind about romance?

Um, I need to get back to fixing this thing.

Here you go.

- Hey. - Jacob, good morning.

Hey.

Good morning.

I thought Jacob by to grab some breakfast

before he gets to work.

Oh, that's a good idea.

What can I get you?

I'd love some scrambled eggs and bacon, if it's no trouble.

Coming right up.

Thanks.

So, do you have a nice time in Lunenburg with Lola?

- We did. - Wonderful.

Is she coming in today?

I'm not sure. Why?

I thought she might want to come help me collect some lichen samples.

Well, if you're looking for company,

no one knows their way around these woods better than Frank.

Jacob doesn't want me slowing him down.

Actually, it'd be nice

to have an extra pair of hands, if you're offering.

We haven't had a lot of time to talk since I got here.

Okay.

I'll go change my shoes.

Here, sit.

I am really glad you're here.

Me too.

Good morning.

Morning.

Cal not up yet?

He went for a walk. He just needed a little space.

I guess he's still upset.

Do you think Jed's making the right decision?

Not accepting treatment?

It could buy him some time.

But to be honest,

I don't know how much.

I didn't believe the doctors at first when they told us.

Ted seemed fine.

Well, pancreatic cancer is easy to miss.

There aren't a lot of symptoms.

I'm worried about Cal.

Yeah, me too.

This is going to be hard on him.

He's... been angry with his father for so long.

What did he tell you about Jed?

Just that life with him was difficult.

He could be unpredictable.

Managing Jed's condition with four kids was hard.

I relied on Cal for help.

He grew up fast,

carried more on his shoulders than any child should have to.

I don't think he ever

forgave Jed for not being the father he needed.

What about the others?

Well, it was different for them.

I mean, they had Cal to lean on.

He was there for them.

I don't want you thinking it was all bad.

Oh.

We had plenty of good days together, too. I...

I just wish Cal could remember that.

Hey. You ready?

Made an appointment with another realtor.

We've already looked at everything available.

What are you doing?

Looking to see if anybody's hiring a chef.

That seems to be a dead end, too.

I think I'm gonna have to move somewhere with more options.

Like, leave Timberland?

But you can't just move.

This is your home. Your friends are here.

What other choice do I have?

Why do you mean I don't care about my own kids?

No, of course not. I just think...

I know what's best for this family, Marissa.

We can't keep doing this!

The kids need stability!

I want us to have a proper home.

Hey.

Chopped enough firewood for a month.

Blowing off some steam.

I can see that.

Maybe talking would help.

Honestly, I don't really know what I'm feeling right now.

Why don't we get out of here?

Get a little distance from all this.