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Hey, listen,

you might not agree with Michael...

...but you and I both know

he's the real deal.

Son, how long has this

been going on?

I don't know, Dad. We've had

our arguments now and then...

...but it seems like now

she is constantly frustrated with me.

I mean, I walk in the door

and she's mad about something.

Have you given her

reason to be upset?

I've never known Catherine

to be unreasonable.

I could have saved the lives

of two people at work...

...and if I'm not here helping wash

the dishes, I'm a horrible husband.

But, Caleb,

she needs your help here as well.

Doesn't she help her parents out

every week?

- She can't do everything around here.

- You sound like you're taking her side.

But she's working and she's trying...

Mom, I do not need you to tell me

I'm doing everything wrong.

I've got Catherine for that.

I am not the problem, she is.

- All I'm saying is, if she's working...

- Cheryl, let's hear Caleb out.

I wanna know

what's going on with him.

Dad, can I please have a few minutes

to talk with you, alone?

Caleb, I just wanna help

you and Catherine.

- Dad.

- Honey.

Why don't you let us take a walk?

It's all right.

Okay.

Dad, why did you have to bring her?

Caleb, because she's my wife.

And your mother,

no one loves you more than her.

She just... She's always fixing me.

She's still trying to fix me.

I'm not broken.

Son, if you're looking

for a perfect mother...

...I'm afraid

there's not one out there.

But she's a good woman.

And I love her now

more than I ever have.

I'm not saying I don't love her, Dad.

Just that she...

She grates on me.

Have you not seen a change in her

in the last two years?

Yeah, she treats you better.

But you've also put up with a lot

over the years.

Well, so has she.

Dad, I'm glad you didn't split up...

...but I would have understood

if you had.

Do you know why we didn't?

Not really. She realized

she couldn't do any better?

Not quite.

Caleb, the Lord did a work in us.

In both of us.

The Lord?

- You're giving credit to God?

- Why does that bother you?

You've always believed in God.

If there's a God out there, he's not

interested in me and my problems.

I disagree.

I'd say he's very interested.

Then where's he been in my life?

He's been at work all around you.

You just haven't realized it.

You haven't exactly

given him an open invitation.

What is this place?

Used to be a summer camp

across the lake.

I think this must be a part of it.

Son, I used to be

where you are right now.

God didn't matter to me.

But I can't say that anymore.

I never understood why Jesus

had to die on the cross...

Dad, please.

We had this conversation

last month.

I'm glad this new faith is working

for you and Mom, I really am.

It's just...

It's not for me.

Caleb...

...is there anything in you

that wants to save your marriage?

Maybe. If Catherine wanted to,

but she doesn't. She wants divorce.

Is that what you want?

I want peace.

But what difference does it make?

She signs the papers, Dad,

it's all over.

Have you agreed

to start the process with her?

No, but I think we both understand

where this is all headed.

I've got plans

to meet with my lawyer tomorrow.

Caleb, I want you

to do something for me.

What?

I want you to hold off on the divorce

for 40 days.

Why?

I'm gonna send you

something in the mail.

Something that'll take you

that long to do.

- What is it?

- It's what saved our marriage.

Dad, if this is a religious thing,

I'd rather you didn't.

Look at it as a gift from your father.

Take one day at a time,

then see what happens.

Please, son.

If for no other reason, do it for me.

I'm asking as your father.

- Forty days?

- Forty days.

- Eating alone?

- Well, hello, Dr. Keller.

- Gavin.

- Gavin, sorry.

- How are you?

- I'm doing well.

I just need a place

to put my plate down.

Is this spot reserved?

Deidra was supposed to meet me,

but you're welcome to join us.

Well, if you're gonna twist my arm,

I don't want any trouble.

Are you gonna eat

wearing your clean white coat?

I need to keep up

with the latest fashions.

It seems all the doctors

are wearing one these days.

But it's probably not too smart

while I'm eating.

I didn't know

doctors cared about fashion.

We keep up

with the attractive fashions...

...the Public Relations

employees wear.

I see.

Since there's

only one person in that category...

...I'm sure she'd feel honored.

She should. She's pretty amazing.

Hey, you look good.

Thanks. I try to take care of myself.

You like this song?

Oh, yeah.

You feel that?

It's called chemistry, and we got it.

Wayne won't leave you.

- Hey, man, you seen my bag in here?

- No, I ain't seen it.

All right. It's probably in my locker.

Where were we?

Oh, come on. That ain't funny.

This ain't no show.

This is me-time.

Terrell!

Wayne.

Forty days? Does Catherine know?

I'm not gonna tell her.

If she wants to go ahead and file,

that's up to her.

Divorce is a hard thing, man.

Well, if it brings peace...

But, Caleb,

you want the right kind of peace.

What do you mean by that?

You know what that ring

on your finger means?

- Means I'm married.

- Yeah.

It also means

you made a lifelong covenant.

You putting on that ring

while saying your vows.

The sad part about it is...

...when most people promise

for better or worse...

...they really only mean

for the better.

Catherine and I were in love

when we got married, but today...

...we're two very different people,

all right?

It's just not working out anymore.

Caleb, salt and pepper

are completely different.

Their makeup is different,

their taste and their color.

But you always see them together.

And when you...

Hold on just a second.

What are you doing?

Michael. Hey.

What'd you do that for?

Caleb, when two people get married,

it's for better or for worse.

For richer or for poorer.

In sickness and in health.

I know that.

But marriages aren't fireproof.

Sometimes, you get burned.

Fireproof doesn't mean

that a fire will never come...

...but that when it comes,

you'll be able to withstand it.

- You didn't have to glue them.

- Don't do it, Caleb.

If you pull them apart now,

you'll break either one or both of them.

I am not a perfect person,

but better than most.

And if my marriage is failing,

it is not all my fault.

But, Caleb, I've seen you

run into a burning building...

...to save people

you don't even know.

But you're gonna let your own

marriage just burn to the ground.

Michael, you are my friend.

And I have allowed you

to speak freely with me on this job.

Don't abuse it.

My son, this 40-day journey

cannot be taken lightly.

It is a challenging

and often difficult process...

...but an incredibly fulfilling one.

If you will commit

to a day at a time for 40 days...

...the results could change your life

and your marriage.

Consider it a dare from others

who have done it before you.

Day one:
The first part of this dare

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