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one trailer that needs an axle,

and a jeep that needs an oil change,

and you knuckleheads decide to

do a private concert in my motor pool!

Lock it up.

Private Wade, this is your new job,

serenading my motor pool?

Sir, no, sir.

Well, while we're on the subject,

I got a question for you.

Where'd you learn to

sing like that, boy?

Let's hear another one.

As you were!

Only fate, DNA,

or the good Lord Himself

seemed to have other plans

for Private Ryan Wade.

All right boys, let's do it.

Ryan sang his way

through two years in the army,

developing his raw talents into

a world class singing voice,

having not a clue

that over in Nashville,

a young man by the name of Drexel Hemsley

was on a similar,

if less structured, path.

Beboppin' baby,

you know she can go, go, go

Beboppin' baby,

shake, a rock 'n roll

You can ask her to dance,

but she don't wanna dance slow

Beboppin' baby, girl,

you got me in a spin...

Ryan, Ryan, Ryan.

This is Dr. Ralph Jennings,

president of the

Southeastern Bible College.

Your father tells me you got a mind

to follow in his footsteps someday.

And if you perceive the

same call that he did,

there's always a spot for you there.

See, what did I tell you, son?

And the Lord told Jonah to go to Nineveh

and warn them of impending judgment.

The problem is, Jonah wasn't listening,

and a certain fish was waiting

when he decided to run away from God.

Honey, what is it?

It's a good thing you're sitting down.

Okay, so?

Beboppin' baby,

you know she can go, go, go

Drexel Hemsley.

Drexel Hemsley!

Oh, Ryan cannot hear this.

I don't think that's possible.

Why?

It's in every storefront in town.

How it do?

Girl, slow down,

I want to get to know ya

I know that I can show ya

Who is this?

Beboppin' baby,

you know she can go, go, go

Beboppin' baby, shake, rock 'n roll

How many times can that

boy play the same song?

Apparently as many times as

Jesus taught Peter we are to forgive.

It's a fad.

These things never last.

Oh my Lord!

What's that?

That there is the carb, Daddy.

A what? A carb?

A valve shot.

On the carb?

Yeah, you need...

you need a new one.

Okay.

It ain't the first time.

What's it do?

Feeds fuel to the engine.

Huh?

You got some bad jets.

You learned about cars in the army?

No, sir, always messed

with 'em. You know that.

I've never seen you take

one of these thingies out.

That's something new.

How you doing, son?

I'm okay.

Figuring it out, I guess.

I don't think we ever

really do figure it out.

That's God's job.

Our job is to be who He made us to be

and to do what He calls us to do.

That's the preacher talking.

Your dad here,

I'm mighty proud of you, son.

For hearing the calling

and staying obedient to it.

Come on, let's get something to eat.

Hello there!

Hello. Can you hold on a sec?

I just got this bolt.

Oh, boy.

Does that boy have 24

carat pipes or what!

Oh, man!

You're a fan, I see.

Oh yeah.

Are you guys related or something?

You're a dead ringer for him.

I know. I hear it all the time but no.

Not related, nothing.

Avi Hirshberg of the

Brooklyn Hirshbergs.

Don't let the cowboy accent fool you.

It's just good for business.

Gotcha. Ryan Wade.

Well, how do you do, Mr. Wade.

How can I help you?

Valve shot on this carb.

Yeah.

I think it's past rebuilding.

Oh no, I'm gonna have to

order a new one, I think.

Where... where'd you pull this out of?

Flat Head Six.

All right. Sounds like you

know your way around cars.

I know enough to know when I

need to go to a real mechanic.

Want a job?

No, thanks.

No, really.

I got one.

I go to school too.

Oh come on, work with me.

We'll be hanging around

fixing carburetors,

singing along with Drexel.

I even do barbecue Fridays.

I'll tell you what,

I'll give you $10 a week

and all you can eat.

That sounds tempting but no, thanks.

All right, it's too bad.

All right, tell you what,

you come around Wednesday,

I should have it done.

Wednesday?

Yeah.

All right.

I'll see you then.

Thank you.

I can't get over how

much you look like him.

Good morning, Mrs. Carter.

Good morning.

There you go.

Sign here for me.

Ladies.

Thank you.

Your love's keeping me tonight

Even when we're far away

Your love's keeping me tonight

Until the morning brings another day

Ladies and gentlemen,

I just want everyone to know

this is a fine young man,

and that song he just sang,

that's his mother's favorite.

Yes sir, it is.

How about that everybody?

That was nice.

That's our show.

We'll see you next week.

You know, I can see right inside of him.

I know what he's thinking.

I know what he's going to say.

I even know what his next

dance move is going to be.

I may just be crazy.

Mama, I can't do this anymore.

Do what?

I don't hear this call

Daddy wants me to hear.

It ain't there.

Took you long enough to figure that out.

So, Mama, what's the point

of me going to school

for a call I don't hear?

I still go out to Nashville,

places y'all wouldn't approve of.

Just to hear real music getting played.

I hurt so bad Mama because...

it's the only call I hear.

When do you plan to tell your daddy?

Maybe you can tell him for me.

No.

Reece Ryan Wade, no chance.

It's a man's job learning

to stand in his truth.

I hope if we have taught you anything

it's that the love of God seeks us

in every situation and desires our good.

If He is in your dreams,

nothing can stand against 'em.

What?

This ain't the call for me.

But you got the gift.

Everyone, your teacher says so.

But not me, Daddy.

Ryan, the worst mistakes we make

are the decisions that

are made in haste,

you understand?

Let's just slow it down here

and finish the school year...

Daddy, Daddy.

I've already withdrawn.

Ryan, you dropped out of school?

I dropped out yesterday.

Daddy, I...

Ryan...

I don't know what to say.

Okay.

Well, this is your life.

You're a man now, I guess.

Whew.

What... what's your plan?

What are you going to do?

Want to live for a while,

be me for once.

And you haven't been yourself,

is that what you're saying?

I'm not going to subsidize this.

You understand that, right?

I didn't expect you to.

I found an apartment off the square.

Okay, I guess you

got it all figured out.

I'm sorry.

I'm just trying to be

what He made me to be,

not something else.

You're breaking my heart, boy.

Sign here please.

Jenny?

Heh.

Anybody ever tell you you look

just like Drexel Hemsley?

Uh, yes, Miss.

I have heard that before.

I thought you was him.

His mama right upstairs...

Cheryl! You didn't hear that, okay?

It's supposed to be a secret,

for obvious reasons.

Hello, Ryan.

So you're a nurse.

Yeah, I am.

How was the army?

It was fine.

Hey, uh...

would you maybe want to

get together sometime,

grab a cup of coffee or something?

Oh I...

Sorry, I'm kind of seeing somebody.

Well, it's okay.

It's good to see you, Ryan.

It's really good to see you, Jenny.

You look great.

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