Miracle Maker Page #4

But that little bit of work

that you just did,

it's gonna pay off later.

Because you took the

time to place them.

Now,

do you know why

I separate those rocks

into two piles?

Because some, are

ordinary rocks.

But some are special.

And over the years I've learned

to know which ones are which.

One day, Oliver

you will know the difference.

Hey! I put mine on

the branch first!

No, you didn't!

Yes, I did! It's the best branch

on the tree

and everybody knows that!

Pastor Keating, Porter is

telling a lie!

No I'm not!

All right, all right. Now what

seems to be the problem?

I put mine on the branch first

and she took it off.

It's the only good branch!

That's why I put it there first.

Children,

The miracle maker's watching.

I'm sorry, Porter.

We could share the branch.

[horse neighs]

All right, come on, let's go.

Come on, come on.

But we're not done hanging

ornaments yet!

I know, we'll come back later,

come on.

Won't stay on the tree, they'll

just scatter in the wind.

Like the children?

You have the means to give the

people

of this town a beautiful tree.

If I did that they'd just expect

more.

Thats how people are, the more

they get, the more they want.

Not all people.

I worked hard for what I got.

I expect my tenants to

do the same!

Being blessed with good fortune

comes with it an obligation.

To share what we have.

Hey Matthew!

Obligation fulfilled.

[gasp]

He's coming this way.

I know, I have eyes.

He's gonna speak to us.

Isn't it a beautiful day,

ladies?

Yes! It is!

Made all the more glorious

with your lovely presence.

[giggling]

If all my tenants were like

you, I'd be a very happy man.

That all it would take?

What are these for?

Mr. Booth came in earlier and

bought them,

seems he likes what you're doing

with his old shack

and he wants you to

do more.

Oh, I'm speechless.

Speechless? That is a miracle.

Thank you.

Elias

There's a chair out back.

Jenny threw that out.

You want it?

I could use it.

Then it's yours.

[knocking]

[footsteps]

Good, you came to pay

the rent.

No, Sir.

I don't have it,

but I had to come.

To thank you.

For what?

Because of your kindness,

I was able to buy food for

my children.

Tonight, they did

not go hungry.

It was just a coin.

Children,

this is the good man who's

responsible for the

food you ate tonight.

Tell him thank you.

Thank you.

God bless you, Sir.

God bless you.

It was nothing.

It was everything.

[knocking]

[door opens]

These were on the porch.

Secret admirer?

Maybe.

What are you doing, Thomas?

Well, did you give my

letter to Lily?

I always keep my word.

I have to see her.

Then ask her again.

So she can refuse once more?

You give up too easily.

I didn't say that I

was giving up.

It sounded like it.

Eh, what do you know, Sarrah.

Huh?

I mean you've... you've

never been in love.

Well,

if I did love somebody,

like you say you love Lily.

And if he loved me like I

know Lily loves you.

Then I wouldn't let anybody or

anything

stand in the way of us being

together.

That is what I would do.

Are you looking for Oliver?

Yes, he's late again.

I think he's with Shadow.

Don't worry, they always come

home when they're hungry.

Well he's going to be a lot

hungrier when he goes to bed

without any supper.

[footsteps]

Come here, Oliver!

A soft voice can often be easier

to hear.

Haven't I told you not to

go out after dark?

Supper will be ready

in 10 minutes.

And don't bring those

rocks inside the house.

Goodnight.

[dog panting]

And what shall I do with you?

Thomas, are you out there?

It's getting dark and I want to

read my book.

Lily?

Lily!

Lily!

Lilly, II,

I know you're up there.

And I know you're listening.

So hear this, Lily Booth! I,

Thomas Keating love you!

I love you with all my heart and

soul

and I will love you forever!

Forever, Lily Booth,

do you hear me?

Forever.

[sigh]

Well, if you must know.

It took every fiber of my being

to get out of this bed

and move that lamp.

What's wrong?

Did Mr. Booth do something?

No.

Good, because if he did...

The children decorated the old

fir tree,

in the middle of the square.

Wow.

I wish I could see it.

I could take you,

tomorrow.

Don't be silly.

How would that look, my son

carrying me down the street like

an old bag of bones.

Is that really what's most

important mother?

What people think?

You're such a joy to me,

Thomas.

I'm sorry I've been...

such a curmudgeon

[sigh]

You probably... wish I had

passed on too.

Oh, no.

No.

Then who would be here to teach

me such patience?

[chuckling]

[door opens]

[footsteps]

[whispered "Thomas"]

[door opens]

[door closes]

[footsteps]

[candle is blown out]

[footsteps]

[door opens and closes]

[footsteps]

Lily.

Would you come here, please?

I needed some air.

Did you see him tonight?

Thomas loves me.

Just like you loved Mother.

No one could love you the way

I loved your mother.

You mean,

no one could love me,

as I am now.

Don't say that.

Don't you ever say that.

Why won't you let me see him?

Because he was careless.

I asked him to look after you.

I could have lost you, Lily.

Answer my question:

did you see him tonight?

I saw him.

He did not see me.

Bessie!

And all we have to do is bring

a gift!

I don't know what to make

of all this.

Who's behind it?

Look! A Christmas Eve dance!

Wonderful!

Would be if it snowed.

I'll go and get the bread.

More rocks?

All right, but be home

before dark.

Ask Matthew if you can take

Shadow.

I'll feel better knowing you're

with him.

Sarah! I'm off to Mapleton.

I'll be back after dark,

you let Lilly know?

Yes, Sir.

All right, come on.

[horse neighs]

[door opens]

Are you going to stay in bed

all day?

Get up!

What, what are you doing?

Get up!

Have you been crying?

Thomas came to my window

last night.

And?

I didn't speak to him.

Why not?

I don't know why not.

Lily Booth,

you are foolish, vain,

and shallow.

If you think that Thomas would

stop loving you because

of that little scar

on your face?

What about you and

Gabriel?

What are you talking about?

I know that he leaves flowers

for you on your doorstep

every night and you just

ignore him.

Gabriel?

Gabriel Hollis.

Oliver gave this to me.

Well?

Make your own bed.

Mrs. Grant?

I would like to purchase a gift.

What a beatiful chair!

Where did you get it?

Did you order it?

How could you afford it?

On pastor's wages.

What chair?

The one,

on your porch.

I don't have a chair on

my porch.

Yes you do!

Where?

Help me out of bed.

I have no idea where

this came from.

Aren't you going to

sit in it?

It's a miracle!

It's a chair.

[crowd talking]

What book are you reading?

Why don't you come see.

Oh! I like this one.

Scrooge reminds me of Mr. Booth.

[laughter]

What's so funny?

Nothing.

Whats your doll's name?

Lucy.

I used to mend broken dolls when

I was younger.

Would you like me to mend Lucy

for you?

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