Fireproof Page #6

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Son, you just asked me:

"How can someone show love

over and over again...

...when they're constantly rejected?"

Caleb, the answer is:

You can't love her...

...because you can't give her

what you don't have.

I couldn't truly love your mother

till I understood what love really was.

It's not because

I get some reward out of it.

I've now made a decision

to love your mother...

...whether she deserves it or not.

Son, God loves you

even though you don't deserve it.

Even though you've rejected him.

Spat in his face.

God sent Jesus to die on the cross

and take the punishment for your sin...

...because he loves you.

The cross was offensive to me

until I came to it.

But when I did...

...Jesus Christ changed my life.

That's when I truly began

to love your mom.

Son, I can't settle this for you.

This is between you and the Lord.

But I love you too much

not to tell you the truth.

Can't you see that you need him?

Can't you see

that you need his forgiveness?

Yes.

Will you trust him with your life?

Waffle time.

Hey, man,

I'd like to talk to you about something.

What's that?

- Well...

- Hey, captain.

I think B shift

is trying to pull a joke on us, man.

Salt and pepper shaker

won't come apart.

Hey, toss them over here.

Thanks. Don't forget

to mop the kitchen after breakfast.

Yes, sir.

You wanna tell me something?

It's about your faith.

- My faith?

- Yeah.

What about it?

Well, I'm in.

You're in?

Yeah, I'm in.

Are you saying

that you wanna be in?

- I'm saying I'm in.

- You're really in?

- Really.

- You can't be half in and say you're in.

- You gotta be all in, brother.

- I'm saying I'm all in.

Caleb, I can't believe it, man.

- Yeah.

- You're my brother.

- I'm your brother?

- Yeah, man.

You're my brother from another mother

but now we got the same father.

- What?

- I'll explain it to you later, man.

This is awesome.

- Does Catherine know?

- No.

No, I don't think she'd care right now,

to tell you the truth.

She hasn't been taking too well

to this whole love dare thing.

- But you're not done yet, right?

- No, I'm day 21 out of 40.

But I'll be honest with you.

Up to this point...

...my heart's not been in it.

- That's what matters.

A woman can tell when you're

just going through the motions.

That's absolutely right.

- Hey, let me ask you a question.

- Go ahead.

How did you get a good start

with Tina?

Why is it so easy for you?

Oh, it's not always been easy.

Marriage takes work, man.

Tina is an incredible wife.

But we learned a lot of lessons

the hard way.

At least you haven't

had to face divorce.

I wish that were true.

What does that mean?

You and Tina

been struggling that much?

Not me and Tina.

But I did with my first wife.

What?

You were married to someone

before Tina?

For one horrible year.

I got married for the wrong reasons.

Then I turned around and got

a divorce for the wrong reasons.

Man, I thought

I was just following my heart.

Michael, I've worked with you

for five years.

- You've never told me that.

- Because I'm not proud of it.

It was before I gave my life

to the Lord...

...and, man, I was just only concerned

about my rights and my needs.

Man, I ruined her life.

But when I gave my life to God...

...I tried to find her,

but she'd already remarried.

So believe me when I tell you

I got a big scar.

Man, God made marriage

to be for life.

That's why you gotta keep your vows

to Catherine.

You gotta beg God to teach you

how to be a good husband.

And don't just follow your heart, man,

because your heart can be deceived.

But you gotta lead your heart.

It's just been hard for me, you know?

I saw my parents again yesterday...

...and, well,

Mom's not doing too well.

It's amazing how much a stroke

can affect somebody's life.

I just...

I feel like she's trapped, you know?

And Dad does his best

to communicate...

...but it's hard for him too.

Catherine, I'm so sorry.

You seem very close to them.

I am.

They had me late in life so it was like

growing up with grandparents.

So they spoiled you.

Hey, now.

I think they did a pretty good job.

They did.

They should be very proud.

You know, you're kind of sweet

when you wanna be.

Kind of?

With some training,

I think you could be a fine gentleman.

Well, are you offering lessons?

So, what does your mom need?

Well, a better wheelchair

and hospital bed...

...would be at the top of the list.

I've been working with

RMS Medical Supplies to get them...

...but it's so expensive.

Well, you can't put a price

on helping your mom.

That's right.

So it's worth the sacrifice.

You know, they're lucky

to have you for a daughter.

Don't look at me like that.

I'm trying to help.

Why does it matter

what my bed looks like? I sleep in it.

What if the chief walks through here?

My bed says I take my job seriously.

Your bed says your mama didn't

help you make it up.

Teaching a rookie

how to make his bed?

Somebody's got to.

That looks as bad as yours did

when I taught you.

Engine 2, Engine 1,

Area 1, Battalion 1.

Respond to 20911 th Avenue.

Structure fire, residence.

Time out, 15:
32.

- Michael, you got that?

- Got it.

- Wayne, let's roll.

- Got it.

Engine 1 is en route

to 20911 th Avenue, structure fire.

10-4, Engine 1.

Be advised we've received numerous

calls regarding this structure fire.

That means

there's something to this one.

Make sure you're tightened up.

Remember your training.

Stay with your partner.

Yes, sir.

Engine 1 is 10-23.

We have a single-story

brick dwelling, 30 percent involved.

We'll be using

a 1 " and 3-quarter for rescue.

We'll be 11 th Avenue Command.

Engine 2, bring me a line.

Be advised there is a hydrant

right next to Engine 1.

Unit 2's clear. One supply line.

Come on, rookie, let's go.

You live here?

Is everyone out of the house?

My daughter's in the neighbor's

house. This is our home.

- Please, put that fire out.

- We will, just stay clear.

- Please, please.

- Oh, no. No.

Megan, Megan, where's Lacey?

- She went home already.

- You mean she's not at your house?

No, I was just talking to her

on the phone.

Lacey!

- You can't go in there.

- Lacey, no!

- You can't go in there.

- Let me go. Please let me go.

My baby!

- Let's go, let's go.

- Come on, guys, let's go.

Lacey!

My baby.

Come on, guys. Come on, guys.

Let's go.

- It's done.

- Charge.

Lacey!

Lacey!

Lacey!

Lacey!

Lacey!

- Get in there, guys, get in there.

- Lacey.

Lacey! Lacey!

Come on.

Over here, man. Over here.

Back out, back out, back out.

Over here!

Over here!

There's a hydrant over there.

Give me one supply line to Engine 1.

Hey, we got two people inside.

We need you.

Hey, hurry up with that supply line.

Get back in there, get back in there.

Breathe. Breathe, Lacey.

Breathe for me.

Captain, you gotta get out of the

house. The roof is about to give.

Captain, do you read me?

You've gotta get out.

God, get me out of here.

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