The Confession Page #3

we're in a doozy of a rush

so we need to get you

plugged in right away.

Garlic. It needs some garlic.

Everyone, meet Katherine.

It's in the fridge.

Katherine, this is Rosie.

She'll point you

in all the right directions.

Selig's back there.

Now, stay away from him right now.

He thinks he's Chef Ramsay.

We'll have time for all the usual

pleasantries later, Katherine.

We just need to make it

through the evening.

Mrs. Bennett, she's...

Getting ready

for the biggest night of the year.

So she's okay, then?

She is now

that her daughter's home.

When do you think

I'll meet her?

Oh. Very soon, but right now

we're behind schedule

and we could really use your help.

Can you polish silver?

I'd be happy to.

The plates. Here,

Fulton, can you bring more?

Oh, yes, yes. Right, dear. Right.

- I need more butter over here.

- Yes, chef.

Excuse me, everyone?

May I have your attention, please?

Just for a minute. Thank you.

Selig, come quick.

Katherine, you don't want to miss

the big introduction.

- Protecting and nurturing

vulnerable children for the past 15 years.

And that is because

of your generous gifts.

There's also something else I would

like to share with you this evening.

As few of you may know,

over 20 years ago, I gave up

a child, a baby girl, to adoption.

I was a lovesick teenager

in trouble,

just like some of the young people

we help with the foundation.

I was ill-equipped

emotionally and financially,

if you can imagine that,

to care for her.

So I gave her

to a wonderful Amish couple

and they have loved her

and they have cared for her

these past years,

and for that I am forever grateful.

So it gives me great pleasure

to introduce you tonight

to my long-lost daughter.

English by birth,

Amish by adoption,

Katie Lapp.

Let's go say hello. Let's

go over there and say hello.

Thank you.

It is a pleasure to meet you.

Uh, something to drink?

Uh, sorry. I saw you

standing alone over here

and I thought I'd offer you a drink.

No. Thank you.

I'm Justin.

- I'm...

- Come, Katherine.

I need you back in the kitchen.

Kitchen?

Yes, yes.

I'm the help.

Beyond helping

with the meal services

you'll be responsible

for laundering the linen

and the bed sheets

on a daily basis

along with maintaining

all of the bathrooms.

With Mrs. Bennett's condition,

we need to keep all of

the surfaces spic and span.

Here's your room.

I know it's small, but it's cozy.

The list of house rules is there

in the desk drawer.

I hope you're an early riser.

Yes, ma'am. Up with the cows.

Are you sure you're okay, dear?

I'm fine.

I was just surprised tonight

by everything.

Weren't we all?

Mrs. Bennett's daughter, Katie Lapp...

How was she found?

I don't have all the details.

It was Mr. Bennett's doing.

But however it happened,

she couldn't have come

at a better time for Mrs. Bennett.

How sick is Mrs. Bennett?

Very.

She needs a miracle

to beat her cancer.

We're all praying Katie's

homecoming is that miracle.

Well, good night, Katherine.

Rosie?

Just one more question.

Yes?

Won't I need a uniform?

Heh. Oh, yes. It'll be ordered

first thing in the morning.

Oh, Dylan, I can't get over

how perfect this evening was.

May I have this dance, Mrs. Bennett?

I haven't seen you like this since

that weekend at the Adirondacks.

Remember, we were the only

couple there in that lodge?

And they had a band

playing just for us.

I just feel...

It doesn't matter

what happens to me now.

You know, darling, I've been

thinking about something.

I know that you've designated

a portion of your estate

to your foundation,

and a large portion to me. But...

There's something I need to tell you.

Let me finish, darling.

I still am trying to come to grips

with who I'm supposed to be.

And how I've hurt you

over the years.

I realize I still have

a long way to go.

But I need to start by admitting

to you that I...

I don't trust myself.

And I want you to consider giving to

Katie what you were going to give to me.

I don't know what to say.

Say yes.

I need to prove to you

that I'm sorry.

I need to prove

that I am a changed man.

Beyond that, I mean, who better

to leave the stewardship of your estate

to someone who lives a simple,

generous life?

You keep surprising me,

Mr. Bennett.

Well...

Just give it some thought.

I will.

It's a lot to ask of a girl

who's lived so modestly.

I'd be asking her to give up

the only family she's ever known.

I don't know

that she could do that.

Well, maybe start

by hosting a luncheon.

Get Justin to come over

to help her understand

the goals of the foundation.

That's a perfect idea. I will.

I love you. You know that?

I love you too.

- Yeah?

- It's very fulfilling work we do.

We've made significant contributions

to a variety of charities,

all of which serve the needs

of marginalized children.

Well, carry on, Justin.

Right. Sorry. Um, anyway,

we try to make an impact

in children's lives

with worthwhile programs,

covering a broad range of needs,

in education, health

and even the arts.

He that hath a bountiful eye

shall be blessed

for he giveth of his bread

to the poor.

Proverbs, chapter 22,

verse nine.

We Amish also believe

in having open hands

for those in need.

You must be Camilla's

new replacement.

What's your name?

Uh... It's Katherine.

Katherine. Really?

Have we met before?

I'm sorry! I'm so sorry.

Um... I'll just... I'll go...

I'll get something to... Oh.

Justin, I think

you made her nervous.

We call that ferhoodled.

I guess that's what I do,

ferhoodle women.

I'm just gonna quickly dry off.

I'll be right back.

Hey. Ha, ha.

Mr. Wirth,

I'm not usually this clumsy.

It's okay. You can just

call me Ice-T.

Heh, heh.

You know, Ice-T, the rapper...

actor,

spilled drink.

No? Okay.

I have no idea

what you're saying.

Do you want to get a cup

of coffee or something?

Now?

No, not now. Not this second.

You know, sometime after work

or on your day off?

Thank you,

but I'm certain it wouldn't...

Actually, yes, I'd like that.

Saturday is my day off.

All right.

Great.

Katherine, dear, could you...?

Now I'm the one

who's ferhoodled.

Yeah? May I help you?

Mrs. Lapp.

It's me, Daniel Fisher.

Pardon me?

I didn't drown in that river.

Samuel.

Hello, Mr. Lapp.

It is you.

Yes, sir.

You drowned.

No, sir.

That was a lie,

so that it would be easier

on my parents.

A way for them to save face

with the people.

Easier? I held your mother

in my own arms as she sobbed.

Night after night.

We all did.

What truth were you hiding?

To leave

so I could serve in the military.

But you know it's forbidden

for the Amish to fight.

Yes, ma'am.

Then why would you?

A few years ago,

an Englisher cornered me.

He said that we Amish turn our noses

up at the sacrifices of others,

and that we were weak because we don't

believe in picking up the sword.

He said he had a son

who died in the war

so that we Amish

could have our freedom.

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