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Probably have to work during

our counseling session, too.

See...

why do you assume that?

If I say I'm gonna be there,

I'm gonna be there.

'Cause I only

want you there, David,

if you want to be there

I wouldn't be going

unless I wanted to be there.

Well, thank you.

Volvo's in the shop, huh?

YUP.

Wouldn't be stuck here

if it wasn't.

Grab those Bibles for me?

How's the surf been lately?

Um...

been at as a lake

the last few days.

Bummer, man.

Mom tells me you

want to surf for a living.

Yeah.

Yeah, I guess.

That's great.

How long you been surfing?

I don't know,

since I was little.

Luke Harris...

Pro Surfer.

Could work.

Could work?

Now what's that

supposed to mean?

Pretty big commitment

making that level.

Even harder staying there.

Oh, and you know...

you know all about that.

Look, man.

You ever want to talk,

my office is always open.

Is that cool?

Yeah, yeah that's cool.

Well, let's get you

out of here.

You know, we got

a group of guys

that go surfing here

all the time.

You should come join us.

Yeah.

I mean, you know, maybe.

Oh, hey Mom.

Hey Honey.

How was work?

You show any houses today?

I finally got a real offer

on that Johnson's old house.

That's great.

Praise the Lord.

How was school?

Same old.

Oh, hey, haw

was church last night?

Oh, it was great.

Pastor Shane's really cool.

You don't sound too enthused.

Eitherway, I am just

so proud of you for going.

Life isn't always

about doing what we feel like,

Kind of like you

staying married to Dad,

Lucas, listen.

We have to keep our promises,

no matter how

we feel about them...

and whether

it's a relationship,

or promising to be

somewhere every week,

like your youth group.

Sorry.

Your father and I

are going to start counseling

at church this week.

This is just a season

in our lives, honey.

God's gonna see us

through this.

Cool.

I'm so glad that you guys

are here today.

Well, David, the fact that

you're here is really big.

In a lot of situations

like this, when we do

marital counseling,

a lot of times the husband

doesn't even show up.

And it's really awesome

that you're here.

Well, she thought it would

do us some good, so.

That's your answer?

What?

Never mind.

Here we go.

See, Pastor, this is part

of the problem.

I work really hard

for my family,

putting my life on the

line every day that I put

my badge and my gun on.

And then I come to my own

home and I get no respect.

She even says grace

before we eat.

Well, somebody has to.

Well, maybe I would if you

gave me half a chance.

But obviously the fact that

you're both here shows

that you want some change

to happen in your relationship

and to strengthen your family.

Is that correct?

Good.

Well, the Bible's

full of specific things?

That you can build

your life upon,

and it'll lay

a rock-solid foundation.

But if you don't apply

it and you don't use it,

it doesn't work.

In the book of Joshua,

we hear one of the most

significant quotes

in the entire Bible.

In its word, Joshua is

addressing all the children

of the Israel and he tells 'em,

"As for me and my house,

we will serve the Lord."

And David, I want to

encourage you today.

What are you gonna do?

Who are you gonna serve?

You've gotta make a choice.

It's not based on your comfort.

It's not based on convenience.

But it's gotta be based on

a commitment that you make

before God and your wife.

So as you leave here today,

think about it.

Who are you gonna serve?

How many more chips you got...

Hey.

Oh, hey.

Oh, have you met Casey?

No.

Um, hi, Casey.

I'm Emily.

Hey.

It's nice to meet you.

How's it going?

So, um, the youth group is

going to Boomers this Saturday.

You should totally come.

To Boomers?

Oh, wow.

I mean, I haven't been

to Boomers since I was little.

Right, I get it.

It's not cool enough for you.

Oh, no, no, no.

Not at all.

Ah actually, it sounds

like a lot of fun.

Cool.

And, Casey, you can

totally come too.

It'd be really fun.

It sounds, sounds good.

Great, so I guess

I'll see you later?

Totally.

Alright bye.

Are you serious?

My mouth was full, bro!

I couldn't get a word out. Okay?

Seriously man, like, video arcades

are an the comeback.

You just mark my words.

Fine.

But if you want

to go to Boomers,

then you have to go

to youth group with me.

Youth group?

Still up?

Yep.

Just finishing up

some homework.

Well, your father and I talked.

And we think it's about time

you're off restriction.

Thanks, Mom.

You think you can stay

out of trouble this time?

Yeah.

I won't let you down.

Alright.

Why don't you finish up and

get yourself some sleep, okay?

Okay.

Love you.

Goodnight.

By a show of hands,

How many have ever done

something they may regret?

All right.

How many wish you could

undo what you did?

I forgot lunch.

I'm sorry, guys.

You guys don't mind?

Anyone hungry?

Casey, right?

Yeah.

All right, let's see.

Here you go.

Anyone else?

Uh, I think my banana's defective.

Looks whole on the

outside, doesn't it?

But on the inside

it's cut to pieces.

This banana is like

our lives without Christ.

But God, God is always

there to pick up the pieces,

no matter how bad we mess up.

Hey guys.

A bunch of us are going

to go for pizza.

Do you want to come with?

Yeah, totally.

Yeah, um, but Casey just

got his license today,

so I'll ride with him.

No way!

Yep, about time.

Bout time, I know.

Well, that's perfect

I guess we'll just

go in Jessica's car

and we'll meet you there.

Yeah, that sounds great.

- Okay.

- I'll see you there.

- Bye.

- It was fun.

Yeah.

Dude, Emily,

she really likes you, bro.

Oh, you think?

Oh, I know, man.

Don't mess this up, Lukester.

She could be the one.

Ya know, she is pretty cool.

Dude, can you believe

we're hanging

with church girls right now

and it's actually awesome?

You're telling me.

Thanks for inviting me, man.

I mean, all the stuff

I have to deal with at home.

You know, my mom's new boyfriend.

I guess I just never

knew there was a God,

let alone that he actually

cares for me, you know?

Case.

You're actually serious

about this Jesus stuff, huh?

Wow!, I guess I am.

Who knew?

Casey!

Hey.

How's he doing?

He's resting.

Janet, I'm so sorry.

I've been doing

a lot of thinking.

I've been going about

everything all wrong.

You and Luke are the most

important thing to me.

And I promise from now on,

things are gonna be

totally different.

You promise?

I promise.

I love you so much.

I love you too.

I'm sorry.

Hey, would you two

get a room already?

Hey.

Look who's up.

How are you doing, buddy?

Pretty sore.

Oh, how's Case?

Listen, why don't you

get some rest?

It's been a long day.

Yeah, but Dad,

how's Casey doing?

Honey, you need

to get your rest.

What's going on?

He didn't make it, son.

What... what are you

talking about?

Where's Casey?

I'm so sorry.

You're lying to me.

You're lying to me!

Lucas, listen.

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