Annie's Point Page #2

No driving if

you feel lightheaded.

Thank you, doctor.

Let's hear it again

for Kim Bobletta!

And now please

welcome... Ella.

Sorry. Whoops.

Are you sure Dr. Meldon

didn't say anything else?

It's just blood pressure

medication?

That's all.

But, now that

I can't go alone,

I need you to make

that trip with me.

Mom, that's

2,000 Miles away.

I've got a great car.

I can't do this

right now, mom.

I told you, there's too

much going on at work.

As soon as

the project is over,

I'll take you there

myself.

That might be too late.

Too late for what? Mom,

what are you not telling me?

Nothing. But with the wedding

anniversary coming up...

I'll take you to a nice dinner to

celebrate your wedding anniversary.

Why don't... oh!

Oh, my!

Mom!

What if I hadn't

been here?

What would you have done?

Ok, that's it. You

can't stay here anymore.

This is not just

for my peace of mind.

It's for your safety.

What if you got someone

to stay with me?

For how long?

That's really expensive.

Your father and I

built this house

With our bare hands.

It's all I've got left.

He was my best friend.

We did everything

together.

We were supposed to leave

this earth together.

If I move to that place,

will you make me a promise?

Anything.

You have to take me

to Annie's point. Please.

I already told you,

as soon as...

I need a promise.

I promise.

And it has to be all of

us... you and me and Ella.

Ok.

And we have to drive.

It'll force you

to spend time with Ella,

Get to know

each other again,

Get to be friends again.

Mom...

Whatever you want.

I've got to go

back to work, ok?

Just call me

if you need anything.

And no stoves,

all right?

I'll see you.

Dad?

Oh!

I'm sorry.

Oh, you should not

sneak up on me.

Dad, I said

I was sorry.

Yeah, but what I'm

telling you... dad!

It's all right. What do you need, honey?

Do you like

construction?

Uh... Sure.

Did grandpa make you

work with him?

No. No, I think he just

always wanted me to...

Do whatever

made me happy.

He did say his door

would always be open,

And then one day

I just walked in. Why?

Just asking, I guess.

Mom would've been

46 tomorrow.

I know.

Remember the 40th birthday

party we threw for her?

The surprise party?

Oh, some surprise.

She knew.

Yeah, but she pretended

that she didn't.

Out of all the places

we could've gone,

She wanted to go...

Roller skating.

My knees have never

been the same.

Dad?

I really don't think

that I'm making a mistake.

To tell you the truth, I'm not

really sure what you're doing.

I know I have

some talent with music.

I just don't know...

Sorry.

Hello?

Oh, yes, Mr. Backis.

No, no. We've avoided

that with Mr. Nucci.

Tomorrow? Um...

I'm supposed

to bring my mother

To a retirement

community tomorrow.

Mr. Backis, can I

call you back?

Thank you.

Ok, bye.

Do you want me

to go with grandma

To her new place?

It's not just

the work, Ella.

It's...

I understand.

I'll go with her.

I don't know if Richard's

gonna keep his promise.

Maybe I should just

pack the car up

And head out

to Annie's point.

It's ridiculous,

isn't it?

I know I made

that promise to you.

I'm just not sure how

I'm going to pull it off.

Well, we'll talk more

about this in the morning.

Good night, my love.

You have all your pills?

Yes, Richard.

I wish I could drive you

to the orientation.

That's ok.

It's just that I canceled

on these guys yesterday.

I said it's ok.

I know this is all

happening really fast,

But you're gonna like the

place, I know you will.

And just think...

you're gonna be

Practically neighbors

with Louise.

I'm gonna be fine.

Are you gonna be

ok to drive?

Ella's here.

I'll be fine.

All right.

So, I'll, uh...

I'll stop in later tonight

to get you settled.

Thank you.

You're a good son.

Thanks, mom.

Hey.

Make a right here,

grandma.

Gramm, you were supposed

to turn right there.

I probably should've

told your father.

I'm not moving in

there today.

What are you

talking about?

I thought about it.

I did.

But I truly

can't remember

What Annie's point

looked like.

And I need to be there

for my anniversary.

I'm going to California.

And I need you

to go with me.

What? We're going to California.

I can't.

Give me one

good reason why not.

My father.

Oh, I can handle him.

What are you gonna do,

stay here, pay rent,

Mope around? You want

to be a songwriter.

You have to have

something to write about.

It's not that easy.

You wouldn't want me to drive

there by myself, would you?

That's not fair.

I'm an old lady.

I'd be all alone

for 2,000 Miles.

And all I have

is an old map.

Grandma!

I'm also on this

new medication.

I'm not even sure

I can drive on my own.

I don't have my guitar

or any of my clothes.

Oh, we can get those.

I have plenty of cash.

And there are always

credit cards.

Thank you, Ella bear.

Come on, Ella.

Let's live a little.

I thought you said

you couldn't drive.

It's just a little

further up this way.

Put that book down

for a second,

And grab that small

painting behind your seat.

We weren't

much older than you

When grandpa moved us

from California

For a job he just

couldn't pass up.

We didn't have

a penny to our name.

But we had the world

in front of us.

And those trees.

They were like a row of

soldiers welcoming us home.

What did you leave

back in California?

Everything.

My parents, my baby

brother, you name it.

What happened with

your little brother?

We'll have plenty

of time for that.

If I'm not mistaken,

this should be it.

What happened

to the trees?

This is it.

Grandma,

this is stupid.

We can just barge in

on some strangers.

It'll be fine.

People are nicer

than you think.

I'll do the talking.

Good, 'cause I don't

want to be here.

Gotcha!

Uh...

Who are you?

Is your mother

or father home?

Mom?!

Two strange ladies

are here!

That's a good start.

I'm leaving.

Uh...

Can I help you?

Hi.

My name is Annie Eason,

And this is

my granddaughter Ella.

Can I help you?

I know this is gonna

sound unusual, but...

My husband and I built

this house years ago,

And I was wondering

if it would be possible...

For me to have

a look inside.

We should be going.

Sorry to bother you.

You see,

we left something

Behind the nook

in the kitchen, for luck.

Would it be all right

for me to see

If it's still there?

I don't know.

Mrs. Hogan...

My granddaughter and I

Are on a Journey

across the country,

And I have

a heart problem.

So I figured we could use

all the luck we could get.

We built the house

in 1960.

How long have you

been living here?

Um, five years

this July.

I hope you don't

mind my asking...

What happened to those

beautiful trees out front?

This is how the house

came to us.

Are... are you sure you know

what you're looking for?

I'm sure.

Oh, my goodness.

What is that?

A 1919

gold Liberty coin...

Given to your grandfather

by his father.

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