Poor Maid Cared for Crippled Deaf Man While Wife Mocked Her…Then He Stood Up & Said THIS

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Lauren needs school supplies. The electricity bill is 2 months overdue. What happens when they cut the power? You ungrateful child. CAN’T YOU SEE I’M DOING SOMETHING? I’M TRYING. The important thing is YOU AREN’T STARVING. GET OUT OF MY SIGHT BEFORE I LOSE my temper and hit you.  Mom, please don’t be mad at Leah.

 She has a point. We need to think  about the future.  YOU TWO ARE BAD LUCK, MAMA MALAS.  LAUREN, I’m leaving to look for work. I’ll find something  stable, something that pays enough to get us out of this life. And I promise you,  you’re going back to school. I’ll make it happen no matter what I have to do.

Be careful.  Take care of mom while I’m gone. And stay out of her way when she’s angry. Would they even  accept someone like me?  Yes.  I I saw your sign. I’m looking for work. I’d like to apply.  So beautiful.  I can’t believe it. First of all, why do you want to work here? Do you know us? Did someone send you?  Are you some kind of journalist or did one of Reed’s relatives put you up to this?  No, ma’am.

 I don’t know you and nobody sent me. I was just passing by your neighborhood earlier and saw the sign outside your house. I need a job, so I took a chance and came here.  Let me be clear. You won’t be taking care of a child.  And you’re not a regular housemmaid who scrubs toilets and irons shirts. You’ll be caring for my husband.

 He’s deaf, the result of a car accident, and he has difficulty speaking. We’ve gone through many housekeepers and professional caregivers, but most of them leave within a week. They can’t handle the temper,  the silence, the broken dishes. I hope you’ll last longer than the others.  That’s perfectly fine with me, ma’am.

 I just need a job. I really need it. No matter how difficult it is, I’ll do it. I don’t give up easily. If that’s the case, you’re hired. You’ll stay here living. You can go home Saturdays and Sundays,  depending on your schedule. But know your place, Leah. I don’t want anyone showing off, trying to be the hero, or meddling in our private affairs.

  I don’t want anyone getting too familiar with my husband or thinking they can replace me in any capacity. Do we understand each other?  Yes, ma’am. I understand.  By the way, I’m hired, right? Just making sure I heard correctly. Yes, you’re hired. You can start tomorrow or even today if you want. I’m often away on business, so you and the other staff will manage the house.

 But your main focus, your only focus is my husband. That’s all. You may go now.  And Leah.  Yes,  ma’am. Don’t get any ideas.  My husband may be broken, but he’s still mine. They thought [singing] he missed and Leah kept  faith with the caregivers kiss over silence.  Mrs. Nelly, where are my parents? Where did they take my sister? What happened?  Your father got into a fight, Leah.

 At the bar, someone pulled a knife. They took him to county general. Your mother and sister are probably there now.  Leah, I was so worried about you. What happened? Where’s dad?  Leah. Dad is gone. What do you mean gone? He loved us, Leah.  Even though he was like that. Even though he drank and he yelled and he never had enough money, he loved us.

 He proved it today.  Mom, what happened? Please tell me what happened.  Lauren was walking home from the library. A boy from the neighborhood started bullying her, pushing her around, trying to take her backpack. Your father was passing by.  He saw it.  He defended her. He fought the boy’s older brother.

 We thought everything was settled.  The boy’s father came to the bar and apologized. He bought your father a drink. They sat together. We thought it was over. But later, while they were drinking together, that man suddenly pulled a knife and stabbed your father in the chest. He didn’t survive the ambulance ride.  Where is the man who stabbed dad? He should pay. Such a shallow reason.

 Why did he have to kill him? That man has no shame. The killer is in jail now. But it’s not enough. He took a life. It’s not right that he just gets away with it. They were the ones at fault. Their son was the bully. And yet, they acted so arrogant, so entitled.  Don’t worry. I’ll handle it. I’ll handle everything.

 Mom, what are we going to do now?  How will we survive without his paycheck? I have nothing. I am nothing.  Mom, I got hired today  at a mansion in Beverly Hills. It’s a live-in position as a caregiver. I’ll only come home Saturdays and Sundays.  Please watch over Lauren. I want her to go back to school as soon as possible.

 And please, Mom, stop gambling. Let what happened to Dad be a lesson. We need to change, all of us, starting now. I’m sorry, daughter.  If you have to stand as the parent to your sister, you’re right. This is probably our karma. Your father and I weren’t good parents to you girls. We failed you.

 We failed ourselves. Forgive me, daughter. I promise.  Starting today, I’ll fix my life. I’ll stop gambling. I’ll be here for Lauren. I’ll make it up to you both.  Father’s love that  came too late to hold. And Leah carried every scar like art till she found Reed waiting in the  Welcome to the mad house, dear.

 Let me show you to your room. [music and singing]  This will be your room. You’ll share the bathroom down the hall with me and Margaret. Each room has two staff members, but right now it’s just you in here. By the way, I’m Sally. I used to watch Sir Reed, but I gave up after 6 months, so Mrs.

 Veronica moved me to laundry duty. So, you’re the new caregiver for Sir Reed. Good luck, sweetheart. You’re going to need it.  Why did you give up on caring for Sir Reed?  Was it that bad?  I’m not trying to scare you, but Sir Reed often throws tantrums. He breaks things, glasses, plates, picture  frames, especially when he’s having what we call episodes.

 He gets frustrated because he can’t hear, can’t communicate properly. He throws things against the wall. Mrs. Veronica screams at him, which makes it worse. It’s a cycle. What illness does Mrs. Chavez’s husband have? I mean, beyond the deafness, Sir Reed is deaf and he stutters when he tries to speak.

 He had a terrible car accident two years ago. A drunk driver ran a red light on Sunset Boulevard. Reed’s car flipped three times. He hit his head, damaged his auditory nerves, and affected his speech centers. The doctor said he might recover some function over time, but so far,  nothing. Mrs. Veronica tells everyone his condition is worsening, that he’s practically vegetative, but that’s not true. He’s in there, Leah.

 He’s just locked in silence.  It’s good that Mrs. Chavez didn’t leave him. With Serid’s wealth, Mrs. Chavez would be the most foolish woman in California if she left him. The prenup is ironclad. If she leaves, she gets nothing. If he dies, she gets everything. She’s not staying out of love, dear. She’s staying out of math.

The doctor said he might recover some function over time, but so far nothing. He’s in there, Leah. He’s just locked in silence. Leah, [singing] will you call me home again?   You useless man. You’re so annoying. You have no purpose anymore. You can’t hear. You can’t speak properly. YOU CAN’T EVEN WALK WITHOUT ASSISTANCE.

 YOU’RE A BURDEN, a weight around my neck. AND EVERY DAY I WONDER WHY I DON’T JUST PUT YOU IN A FACILITY and be done with it. It only makes it worse.  What the hell are you staring at?  Ul, takes to his room. Bathe him, dress him, get him out of my sight. He’s irritating me.  I’m sorry for  the glass.  It’s perfectly all right, Sir Reed.

Accidents happen. Good.  At least you know how to work.  I’m leaving.  I have business to attend to in the city. You’re in charge of my husband. Make sure he eats on time, takes his medications, and doesn’t wander outside. If anything happens to him, you’re fired.  Yes, ma’am.  I’ll take care of Sir Reed.

 Love  will find us where we are.  Sir Reed,  it’s time to eat.  I don’t  want to eat,  sir. You need to eat.  If you really want to get better, you need to get stronger. I don’t know exactly what happened to you. And I don’t pretend to understand your pain.    But I believe that while there’s life, there’s hope. Just trust in God.

 Trust that things can  change.  Good morning.  Good. Good morning.  How are you feeling? How are you feeling?  Good. Again.   How are you feeling?  Leah.  Yes, ma’am. Do you need something?  Nothing. I just need to  fix something at the office. Watch my husband. Make sure he eats on time.

 And make sure he takes his afternoon medication. Yes, ma’am. Noted.  You’re leaving again?  Honey, you don’t need to worry about me. At the end of the day, I’ll come home.  I just need to fix something at the office. It’s important for the company, for us. Sir Reed, I’ll teach you how to speak properly.

  Not just words, but sentences, conversations. I think you can do it. I know you can.  Why are you so  kind to me?  You don’t know me.  I have nothing to give you.  Because I know you’re a good person.  I can see it. And everyone deserves to be heard.  Thank you. Thank you, Leah.  The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Very good. Again, but faster  this time. Didn’t I tell you from the very beginning that I don’t want anyone showing off? Didn’t I tell YOU NOT TO MEDDLE IN OUR PRIVATE AFFAIRS? What do YOU THINK YOU’RE DOING?  MA’AM, I’m not doing anything wrong. I’m just practicing with your husband so he can speak clearly.

 I’m helping him exercise his speech muscles. Is that bad?  Hey, you too. You actually dream of him speaking properly again. You think you can fix him. You think you’re some kind of miracle worker. And you you actually think you can get better. No matter what this girl does, NOTHING WILL CHANGE. YOU CAN’T GET YOUR OLD LIFE BACK.

 You’re deaf. You’re broken. You’re useless. And you’re a burden in this house. I’m the only woman who WOULD ACCEPT YOU DESPITE YOUR DISABILITY. NO ONE ELSE WOULD WANT YOU.  MA’AM, please don’t be like that to your husband. You should be the first to  support him. You should be cheering for his progress.

 But from what I see, you’re the one dragging him  down. You’re the one breaking his spirit. Know your place, Leah. Just because I’m kind to you doesn’t mean you can talk back to me. This is a private conversation between husband and wife. Get out of here. Or do you want to lose your job? I’m warning you.

 I don’t want this to happen again. Do you understand me?  Leah, deliver these to the basement. The storage shelves need reorganizing.  Ma’am, perhaps I can make two trips. The sack is very heavy.  Are you refusing my order?  Take it down now.  Lauren was waiting for a brighter day. [music and singing] Dolores was learning how to change her way  behind mansion walls.

 Where is that Leah? I’m leaving.  She’s probably still in the basement, ma’am. She hasn’t come back up since you sent her down there hours ago.  Okay, just tell her I left. I’ll be gone for a week on business. Make sure you all do your jobs properly and tell your friend to behave. When I get back, she better not have gotten any ideas about seducing my husband. Yes, I’ll tell her.

 Honey, I’m leaving. I’ll be gone a week for  a business trip. You can’t come with me. It’s too much travel for your condition. Don’t worry. When I get back,  I’ll make it up to you. I’ll bring you something nice.  It’s okay. I’m not angry.  I just need to know where Leah is. stepped into.  Oh my god,  what happened? Call a doctor now  and help me get her upstairs. The truth

behind a mansion door.  Margaret cleaned the shattered glass from the floor. Reed heard every secret they thought he  missed.  The patient is stable. She has a mild concussion and some bruising, but nothing is broken.  She just needs rest and observation.  [crying]  What happened?  Why am I in bed? We found you unconscious in the basement.

 What happened to you? Did you fall? The last thing I remember is I tripped.  I was carrying something heavy down the stairs.  Then everything went blank.  Be more careful next time. Mrs. Chavez knew those clothes were heavy, yet she made you carry them all at once. It’s like she has something against you.

 By the way, she left for her trip. She’ll be gone a week. She said to do our jobs properly, and she told me to warn you not to seduce her husband. Can you believe that woman? I see. Thank you for telling me. I don’t know why Mrs. Chavez treats me this way. At first, she wasn’t like this. She only changed when she saw me teaching Reed to speak properly.

 Shouldn’t she be happy her husband is improving? Instead, she belittles him.  She punishes me for helping.  Don’t give up, Leah. And don’t let her treat you like dirt. Don’t let her bully you. You’re worth more than that.   Are you okay?  Your head. The doctor said you need rest. I’m perfectly fine.

 Sir Reed,   thank you for finding me.  [singing]  You mean all of this? The deafness, the stuttering, it was an act. You’ve been able to hear?  No, I genuinely couldn’t hear before. Not for a long time. But lately, my hearing has been returning. I can hear conversations now. I can hear her. I can hear everything she says when she thinks I’m deaf.

 And I need you to keep this secret, Leah. Please. You’re the only person I trust.  You can count on me, Sir Reed. I promise. Leah, where are you?  Yes, ma’am. Where is my husband? Did you seduce him while I was gone? Did you climb into his bed and tell him you could replace me? Of course not. Ma’am, Sir Reed is in your room.

 I last saw him there earlier. He’s been asking about you since you left. Of course, he missed me. I’m irresistible. He can’t function without me.  Veronica, you’re back.  I missed you.  We had so many discussions during the business trip. It’s a shame you weren’t there. You would have loved the hotel.  It’s okay.  You seem to have enjoyed yourself.

 Of course, honey. I always enjoy myself when I’m away. I’m so sorry, ma’am. I panicked. I didn’t mean to. Sorry. You panicked. You’re so stupid. SO CLUMSY. DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA HOW MUCH THIS BLOUSE COST? Do you know who designed it?  Let it go.  Let’s just eat.  Why did you do that? Why are you defending that girl? Are you attracted to her? Is that it?  Have you been sleeping with the help while I was away?  What? No.

 I can’t believe you’re ASKING ME THIS.  SALLY, OPEN this door.  Ma’am, why are you Don’t ma’am me. Tonight,  Leah is leaving this house. She’s fired. Ma’am, why did I do something wrong? Wrong? Yes, you did. You’re a snake. You slithered into my house. You pretended to be innocent. And you seduced my husband. You’re a disgusting, desperate little girl who thought she could take my place.

 Ha! Please just don’t fire me. I really need this job. My family depends on it. Ma’am, if you want, I’ll stay away from your husband. Assign me to different duties. Send me to the kitchen, to the laundry, to the gardens. Please, just don’t fire me. I really need this job. My family depends on it.

 You’re leaving right now. Sally, pack her things. Everything. I want her gone in 10 minutes.  Veronica, please wait. No. Let go of me. Now, Sally.  And don’t even think about coming back. If I see you near this property again, I’ll call the police. Where is that girl? She’s gone. Yes, she’s gone. My pearl earrings are missing and several pieces of my jewelry.

 Last night, I saw them in her belongings when Sally was packing her things. So, I couldn’t control myself. I fired her. I should have called the police, but I was merciful. Honey, I have something to tell you. I’m pregnant. We’re going to have a baby, Reed. Finally.  Really? I can’t believe it.  Yes, Reed. Finally.

 Our longtime dream has come true. We’re going to be parents. Yes, that fool husband of mine is here. Can you believe he actually thinks we’re having a baby? He doesn’t know I’m fooling him. And you’re the real father. He’s right beside me. He can’t hear me anyway because he’s deaf, right? And he’s so gullible. He believed every word.

 Where is Sir Reed?  He went out early, ma’am. He said he was buying a gift.  I’m leaving, too. Tell Sir Reed I had somewhere to go.  Who is it? Who are you looking for? Does Leah live here?  Yes, she’s my  sister. Why?  I need to see her. It’s important. Is she here?  Please tell her Reed is here.

 I need to speak with her.  Eight. Someone named Reed is outside.  He says he needs to talk to you.  Sir Reed, what are you doing here?  Can we talk privately?  It’s important.  Why? And does Mrs. Veronica know you’re here?  She might storm over here and cause trouble. I don’t want my family involved in any drama.

 She doesn’t know.  You have nothing to worry about.  Go ahead, daughter.  It might be important.  What do we need to talk about?  Whatever Mrs. Veronica told you about me stealing,  I won’t explain anymore. It’s up to you if you believe her.  I know that. I don’t believe Veronica. I know her true nature.

 She’s not the woman I loved and married.  She’s someone else entirely.  Leah, I’m sorry I wasn’t there when she fired you. But trust me, I looked for you immediately.  I was just delayed by her lies.  Lies?  What lies?  And why did you come here?  I thought I was going to be a father, as she told me.

 But all of that was just a lie. She’s been fooling me for months, maybe years. She’s having an affair with Lance, my own  associate. And I think they’ve been planning to steal from the company. To drain my accounts, to leave me with nothing.  Oh my god.  Last night, while she thought I was asleep, I heard everything.  She called me a fool.

 She called me gullible. She laughed at me with her lover. I want to make them pay for what they’ve done.  But I need your help.  I can’t do this alone.  What does that have to do with me?  How can I help you? I have a plan.  But I need someone I trust.  Someone who knows the truth.  Someone who has already shown me what real kindness looks like.

 I need evidence. Audio recordings, financial documents, proof of the affair. Veronica is careful. She covers her tracks.  But she’s also arrogant. She believes I’m deaf, broken, helpless. She’ll talk freely if she thinks there’s no risk.  What do you want me to do?  Go back to the mansion. Beg her to give you your job back.

 Tell her you’ll do anything. Then once you’re inside,  threaten her.  Tell her you know about Lance. Tell her you know about the affair, the embezzlement, the fake pregnancy. She’ll deny it. She’ll laugh at you. But in her arrogance, she might slip  up and admit something.

 And while you’re doing that,  I’ll be recording everything from the next room. Please, Leah.  I know you’re  a good person,  and honestly, I trust you more than I’ve ever trusted anyone. I need evidence so I can sue my wife and her lover.  I need to save my company before they destroy it completely.  Fine, I’ll help you, but please make sure my family isn’t  dragged into this.

 If Veronica retaliates against my mother or my sister, I won’t forgive myself. I promise  your family will be protected.  Mrs. Veronica,  please. I need to speak with you. Leah, what are you doing here? I need to see Mrs. Veronica. It’s important.  Oh, look who came back.  Fine, let her in. She probably wants to confess her sins to Sir Reed.

 Maybe she’ll admit she stole from me. Ma’am, I’m here to ask for forgiveness. I’m sorry if I did something wrong, but please,  I really need this job. My family depends on it. Even if I have to be your slave, even if I have to scrub floors with a toothbrush, it’s fine. Please let me come back to the mansion.

I’ll do anything.  Hell no. You might ruin my plans. [laughter]  Plans? You mean your plan to frame me with Sir Reed or your plan to steal from the company and take Sir Reed’s wealth? What are you saying? How did you know about any of that?  I saw  you once. A man dropped you off in a black Mercedes.

 I heard your conversation. I heard everything you planned against Sir Reed.  The hell did you tell my husband?  I haven’t told your husband, but maybe you’d like me to tell him right now. Unless you give me my job back immediately.  Come on, Leah. You can’t fool me with that. That’s so old.

 Rotten like expired food. Do you have evidence? Even if you tell Reed what you saw, do you think he’ll believe you? You’re a poor girl from East LA. He’s a billionaire. Who do you think he trusts?  You have no evidence I have a lover. Yes, you heard our plan. But my husband was so happy when I said we’re having a baby.

 But the truth is, he doesn’t know it’s not his  child. And when I get all his wealth, the properties, the accounts, the company, I can leave him. I’ll leave him  for Lance. I can start over with Lance. And there’s nothing you can do about it. Nothing. Honey, Leah is just asking for forgiveness. You may go now.    Thank you, Leah, for helping me get enough proof.

 I’d like to offer you a job as my secretary. And as thanks, I want to hire you as my secretary.  I know you won’t accept money as gratitude. You’ve refused every check I’ve offered. But I need someone I trust at the company.  Someone who knows the truth.  That’s nothing.  But I won’t refuse the job you’re offering because I really need it.

 My sister  is starting community college next month. And the tuition is more than my mother can earn cleaning offices. By the way, what are your plans for your wife and her lover? I’ll sue them  for embezzlement,  for adultery, for fraud.  But sir,  your wife is pregnant.  I don’t know if that’s even true.

 Who knows? Maybe it’s another lie, another manipulation. For now, I need to make them pay for what they did.  The child, if  it exists, is innocent.  But Veronica and Lance are not.    Ma’am, I apologize, but you cannot enter. Those are the owner’s direct orders.  But I am his wife, so why can’t I enter? This is my company, too.

 Why didn’t you stop her from entering? And I’m an associate here. Maybe I can enter. I apologize,  but I’m just following orders. Please leave and don’t cause a scene. What? Even me? That’s not possible. Why is that woman inside the company and I’m the wife of the owner? I can’t enter. This is ridiculous.

 She is newly hired by Sir Reed, ma’am, as of this morning.  Newly hired. What position?  She is my secretary.  You can hear, read, you can actually  hear.  Yes. Veronica, I can hear now. And all your deception, I heard all of it. Every cruel word, every lie, every plan you made with your lover to destroy me.

Miss Veronica Chavez  and Mr. Lance Hendris, you are under arrest for theft, fraud, and adultery. You have the right to  remain silent. Anything you say can be used against you in court. You have the right  to an attorney.  You will regret this. YOU THINK YOU’VE WON. THIS ISN’T OVER.  REED, you can hear.

 Why didn’t Veronica tell us? She said your condition was worsening. She said you were practically vegetative. She forced us to sign over voting rights to her. I wouldn’t be surprised if my wife convinced you of many things because even I was fooled by her for a long time. Yes. What she told you about my condition was what she knew.

 She didn’t know my hearing was returning. She didn’t know I was recovering. And now that I’m here, I want to fix all the rotten management she implemented. I want to restore this company to what it was meant to be. And if you’re wondering where Veronica is, she’s in jail along with her lover, Lance. I discovered they had been embezzling from the company for over a year, funneling millions into offshore accounts.

 I have evidence, I have recordings, and I have the will to make sure they pay for every penny they stole.   Sir Reed, you should eat. It’s past lunchtime. You haven’t eaten anything all day.  I need to finish this. Veronica stole so much money from me and I don’t know where she hid it all. If I hadn’t learned the truth,  my company would probably be bankrupt  within 6 months.

 You can continue that later. If you get sick, how will you fix anything? I bought us food. I’ll join you. So, you’ll be encouraged to eat  later.  You go ahead.  I’m not eating until you eat.  Fine. I’ll join you. [singing and music]  Why did it have to come to this?  Didn’t you love Mrs.

 Veronica?  I love Veronica so much back then.  But ever since my accident, she changed.  She was always busy, always leaving, always finding reasons to be away from me. That’s why I became so irritable,  so angry.  She was always frowning, always disappointed. And even though I couldn’t hear what she said back  then, I could feel it.

 I could feel that behind my back. She was belittling me. She was counting the days until I died.  And because of that, my love for her died, too.  But why did you have to sue her?  She’s pregnant.  Why not just separate and forgive her?  Do you think what I did was wrong? But if I didn’t do that, how would she learn? How would she know she made a mistake?  She never asked for forgiveness.

 Instead, she got angry and threatened me. So, how can I forgive her when she herself won’t say sorry? If everything could be solved with just  sorry, what are laws in prisons for?   You’re right. Let’s just eat. [singing]  Mr. Park, please come in.  Sir Reed, the case against your wife and her lover has been filed.

 We need to attend the preliminary hearings next week.  That’s good.  Attorney, may I ask, [screaming]  what will happen to the baby in Veronica’s womb if she gives birth in prison? That depends on the parents decision. Usually, the child is given to relatives. If there are no relatives, the child goes into foster care, especially if the parents sentence is lengthy.

 It’s the parents choice.  Why do you ask?  Nothing.  I was just wondering. See you tomorrow.  Thank you for the ride.  Take care.  Good night.   Sorry. I’m sorry.  I didn’t mean to. It was an accident.  It’s okay.  It was an accident. You didn’t do anything wrong.   Good night, Reed.

 Good night, Leah. just learned [music and singing] how not to hide the  Let’s ride the ferris wheel.  Can we do a different ride?  Why are you scared of heights?  No, I just don’t really like them.  Okay, let’s do something else.  Is it good?  Yes. I actually like this. It’s simple.  It’s real.

 Did you enjoy today? Yes, I enjoyed it. It was my first time experiencing something like this.  Thank you for making me happy, Leah.  If you hadn’t come into  my life, I’d probably still be in my dark world.  You gave me light when I had forgotten what it looked like.  Thank you for coming into my life, too.

 Because without you, I’d probably still believe all  men were the same.  Why did you think that?  What happened to make you believe that?  My father was an alcoholic. He’d only come home when he was completely drunk,  but every  time he came home, he’d bring rice or food for us.  I grew up seeing that, seeing the damage he did, but also the love he couldn’t express properly.

 That my mother gambled away everything we had.  So, I promised myself I’d never fall in love. I thought all men  were the same, damaged, destructive, destined to disappoint. But when dad died defending my sister,  I realized he loved us in his own broken way. It was too late to tell him I understood. So I just try to honor his memory by protecting my family.

 That’s a painful life.  But I admire your strength and your kindness  and your ability to see the good in people even when they’ve shown you their worst.  Leah,  I know this is fast. I know I’ve just ended  a marriage,  but I need you to know something. I’m falling in love with you,  and I’m not afraid to say it.

 Reed,  I’m falling  for you, too. But I’m scared. I’ve been scared my whole life.  Then let’s be scared together.  But let’s not run away. Reed. Leah,  how are you? [laughter]  Reed,  please forgive me. Please forgive me for everything I did. I’m suffering so much in here. The food is terrible. The beds are hard.

 And the other inmates are cruel. I regret everything. Every cruel word,  every lie, every betrayal. Please, please forgive  me.  We’re here to talk to you, Mrs. Veronica. We’re here because we believe in second chances.  I know I committed a huge sin. I’ve been sentenced to 18 months. Lance bailed himself out and never came back for me.

 He abandoned me the moment things got hard. I know I was foolish to let our marriage be destroyed. Reed, I accept why you filed for anulment. Are you two together now?   We’re here, Veronica, because Leah wanted us to talk. She wanted us to fix the brokenness between  us, not with false reconciliation, but with honesty.

 Yes, I forgive you, but the pain is still here. I’m happy you realize your mistakes, and I hope when you’re  released, you’ll change, especially since you’re about to have a  child. Everything between us is over now. Leah is the woman who fills my heart. But if you need anything, help finding work, a place to stay, support for the baby, I’m here as a friend.

 How did I deserve this? You should hate me. I destroyed your life. I  tried to steal your company. I mocked your disability. I got pregnant by another man and lied to you about it. But you’re still kind to me. Why?  Because everyone deserves a second chance. and we can see that you truly regret your sins.

 We just hope it’s all genuine.  I hope when you’re freed, you change your life. Not just for others, but for  yourself and for your baby.  Thank you. Even if just a little,  the guilt in my heart has lessened.  Close your eyes. Why? Just  do it. came softly through a door of pain. [music and singing]  Time has come to become one to two.

Let’s experience a life with me and you. We decorate our family with love and we keep each other in our hearts.  Life seems complete. So does living. You gave color to my dark world. You gave life to my dead heart.  I will keep you in my arms and never let you go. I want to take all your pains. I want to give you only happiness because your smile brings hope in my life.

 I will make you smile for the rest of  my life.  Leah, since you came into my life, everything changed.  Now here I am before you asking you will you marry me?  Yes.  Yes Reed I will marry you.   Monica, when were you released? And the baby is so big now.  I didn’t tell you I was getting out.

 It’s embarrassing to approach people I hurt so deeply.  But when I was released, Lance found me. He apologized for abandoning us. He asked for forgiveness. And I forgave him for the baby’s sake.  This is our gift to you. Congratulations. And I want to apologize, Reed, for betraying your trust,  for stealing from you, for everything.

 I’ve changed. I’m working construction now and honest work.  I want to be a better man.  It’s okay.  Let’s forget the past. What matters is the present.  We all learn lessons from what happened. [crying]  At least one of us learned from every mistake. Anyway,  congratulations  to you, too.

That’s a healthy baby.  His name is Prince.  What about you two? When do you plan to have children?  Not yet in our plans. We want to enjoy life as a married couple first. We want to build our foundation before we build our family.  That’s true. You shouldn’t rush. You need to plan. The princing in the stars hearts healing from a thousand stars.

 Mommy. Mommy. Where are they? You said they’d be here.  They’ll be here soon, sweetie. We picked up your friend Prince,  but they’re still at church.  They said they’ll come to the party after service.  Okay.  Where’s mom? I thought we were visiting Dad’s grave today before the party. We’re going after the party.

 Don’t worry, I arranged  the venue.  Some of Reed’s relatives from work are coming, too. Not at Dad’s grave. No, the birthday party is here. The grave visit is separate,  just family.  who lost souls becoming shining through.  Dad, it’s been so long since you left. So much has happened.

 We wish you were here with us, but we know you’re guiding us. We know  you’re watching. Papa, I’m sorry we couldn’t save you. I’m sorry we didn’t understand you better when you were here,  but I want you to know that we made it. We survived. Lauren is an engineer now. Mom is clean and happy. And I I found love.

I found someone who treats me the way you always wanted me to be treated.  [screaming]  What’s the baby’s name again? His name is Prince. What about you two?  When do you plan to have more children? Not yet in our plans. We want to enjoy life as a married couple first. We want to make sure Joseph has all our attention before we expand our family.

That’s wise. You shouldn’t rush. Children need planning. They need parents who are ready.    who [singing]  that was exhausting.  Joseph’s birthday celebration really tired me out.  You said it, but time flies so fast.  It feels like just yesterday he was so small and now he’s running around asking questions, forming opinions.

 We went through so much before we got this life.  Who would have thought we’d end up here? God really prepared us for bigger blessings.  Even when we want to give up,  even when the world  seems dark, we should keep fighting. There’s no such thing as surrender for those who trust in God. Fight and fight.

 God has a plan for us. Never lose hope.  Every trial has a reason. Every hardship has an end. Believe and trust in  God. Whatever our problems, we will overcome them.  I love you, Reed.  I love you too, Leah.  Forever.  Forever here.