Annie's Point Page #3

When we left California,

he said,

"hide it someplace

in your first home,

And it'll bring you

a lifetime of happiness."

We call it lucky 19.

Just before he passed,

your grandfather said

He realized this coin needed

to come back to the family.

Houses don't need luck.

People do.

Margaret, I cannot

thank you enough

For allowing us

in your home.

It's my pleasure.

Hold on a second.

I want you

to have this.

This isn't

this house, is it?

It sure is.

There used to be

trees here.

It was so beautiful.

I can't accept this.

Oh, it would mean

a great deal to me

If you could use some of that

money to plant some new trees.

I can't.

I insist.

Thank you again.

No. Thank you.

Oh... There he is again.

I'm so sorry.

Have a great trip.

Sam!

I can't believe you just

gave her all that money.

Oh, your grandfather

would want the house

To look like it did

when we were younger.

Besides, it makes

you feel good

To do things

for other people.

Whatever.

And what did you mean

when you said

You had a heart problem?

Didn't I tell you?

Um... I need

bypass surgery.

What?!

Why wouldn't you

tell me that?

You wouldn't have agreed

to come with me if I had.

Besides,

I feel great.

Do you have

a boyfriend?

No.

Had many dates lately?

No.

In my day...

A man would take you

to the movies,

Or for a soda,

And if he

interested you,

You'd spend

some time together.

But after a few months,

If he wasn't serious

about marriage,

You'd move on

to a man who was.

Kind of sounds like

an arranged marriage.

In lots of ways, it was.

Your grandpa

asked me to marry him

On our fifth date.

Women didn't have

the freedom that you have.

Some freedom. I've never

been on a second date,

Let alone a fifth.

You are a beautiful,

talented young woman. Why not?

I'd rather not discuss

my love life

With my grandma.

Doesn't sound like

there is a love life.

Even more reason

to end the discussion.

So, to answer

your question, no.

No one is "courting me"

at the moment.

%%...The earth was

nowhere to be found %%

%% and the view from... %%

Why do you think you

don't have a boyfriend?

Grandma, please!

It's like with my music.

I'm in my room,

and I'm fine.

But you get me in front

of a crowd, and I freeze.

Same thing with guys.

I get totally terrified

when I talk to them.

You're just

not flirting enough.

I don't know

how to flirt.

Nonsense. Everyone

knows how to flirt.

Not me.

Whatever.

Mom?

Hello?

Good evening. This is

Dr. Meldon's office.

Is Annie Eason

available?

No, I'm sorry, she's not.

This is her son Richard.

Is there anything

I can do?

Dr. Meldon wanted

to make sure

That she scheduled her

surgery as soon as possible.

Surgery? What surgery?

Oh, I'm sorry. I thought

Dr. Meldon told you

That Annie needs heart

surgery as soon as possible.

%% Wished upon a star %%

%% for a mansion

or a Learjet %%

%% or some fancy car %%

%% so I never

quite believed %%

%% that miracles

came true %%

%% then there was you... %%

%% 'cause I believe

in miracles tonight %%

%% I think you're

an Angel %%

%% fit to

hold me tight %%

%% it seems my life's

a fairy tale %%

%% 'cause it always

comes out right %%

%% and I believe

in miracles %%

%% tonight %%

There are people here,

grandma!

Oh, come on, girl.

Live it up.

Oh, this is

so embarrassing.

Please sit down.

Put down that notebook

for five minutes

And live a little.

This notebook

is my life.

What are you writing?

A song. What else

would I be writing?

How am I

supposed to know?

You never let anyone

look at that thing.

What's the song about?

Nothing.

Sounds like a hit.

May I see it?

I'd rather not.

Oh, please, come on.

These are great.

None of them

are done yet.

How does this one go?

I'm not gonna sing

for you.

Then I will.

%% When you find that

special someone... %%

Ok, ok, if...

if I sing,

Will you stop

embarrassing me?

You know I can't

promise you that.

You sing, I'll stop.

Ok?

I can't believe

I'm gonna do this.

%% Find that someone

special %%

%% give him love,

make him your own %%

%% stop your search %%

%% and you will find %%

%% that your heart

has found its home %%

Hey.

You some kind of

singer or something?

No.

Yes, she is.

And someday you're

gonna want her autograph.

If you ever record

that little song of yours...

I'll tell you what...

I'd buy it.

You ladies have a

lovely evening.

Now, those were

real men.

And they really

liked your style.

Heh!

And it's good

to see you smile.

It's my dad.

He had to call

sometime.

I don't know how to

use these things!

Press the green button.

Hello?

Mom? Where are you?

I'm not telling.

Mom, I talked

to Dr. Meldon.

I know about the surgery.

This is serious.

You cannot just

pick up and leave.

I can,

and I did.

Is Ella with you?

She sure is.

When are you

coming home?

We're not.

Be reasonable. You're sick. I feel fine.

I cannot go chasing all

over the country for you.

Then don't.

I'm sorry

I lied to you,

But I... I didn't know

any other way.

Please don't do this.

We love you, and we'll

call you tomorrow.

And don't sell

my house!

'Cause I'm not

moving.

He's gonna be mad.

He already is.

Hello?

Yes. Yes, good evening.

Um... I need

a bit of assistance.

I'm getting

a little tired.

I think I'll

let you drive.

Let's find

an ATM machine.

What's your pin?

Take a guess.

19?

1919. You got it.

You don't have

any money.

Try it again.

Same thing.

Well, it must be

the machine.

What happened?

My credit card

was declined, too.

I just gave him

our last $25 for gas.

You're kidding, right?

No, Ella, I'm not.

Great. We have no money

to get across country...

But that poor family

has $500 to buy trees

That they're never

gonna plant!

Stop it, Ella.

We're in a bit of

a pickle, that's all.

That's it.

I'm calling my dad.

Save your breath.

I'll call him.

Mom?

Just because you

don't agree with me,

You don't have to

sabotage our trip.

Tell me where you are,

And I'll reactivate

your credit cards.

You can't reactive it.

I have to

reactivate it.

In person.

You know that.

What was I

supposed to do?

Honor the dying wish

of your father.

Mom, I want you to turn

around and come back home.

To what home?

I'm in good company.

I'm not coming back.

Are you at least taking

your medication?

If you're so concerned

about me,

How come you're

leaving me penniless?

Tell me where you are, and

I'll wire you some money.

Oh, nice try.

Ok, may I please

speak with Ella?

She's not here.

Where is she?

She's out getting

a gigantic tattoo

Of a dragon

on her back.

Ella wouldn't do that.

Yes, she would.

And I'm getting a skull

and crossbones on my butt.

Mom, are you

coming home or not?

Not. It's lucky for you

we're flesh and blood...

Because what you've done

is almost unforgivable.

Why did you do that?!

Because I'm

a grown woman

Who can take care

of herself.

Now, get driving,

Ella bear.

We have to make

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