The Preacher's Daughter Page #3

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to protect you. It's no big deal.

He can't protect me forever.

I'm almost eighteen and I'm

going to be moving off to college soon.

But, he still

treats like I'm two.

Oh, I think your dad knows

exactly how old you are.

And how beautiful.

Hm? Hm?

[CHUCKLES]

That's better.

So who invited you to the party?

Huh? Who was it?

Was it Jeremy?

Yeah, I told you he

had an eye for you.

He has a girlfriend.

So? Doesn't mean he's blind.

Heck, if I were his age...

What...

you'd have an eye for me?

What am I doing?

I'm sorry.

Hannah, I uh...

It's okay.

I won't tell anyone.

We better go.

What a f***ing hypocrite!

He is not. He just got

caught up in a moment of weakness.

He promised it

wouldn't happen again.

What if it does?

It won't.

But what if...?

So what if...?

Then what will you do?

I don't know.

What?

You want him to.

I do not!

Yeah, you do.

No, I don't.

You're so full of sh*t.

No, you are. No, you are.

No, you are. No, you are.

No, you are...

Where'd all this food come from?

The ladies from church brought

it, to welcome Hannah home.

Wasn't that nice?

All that's missing

is the fatted calf.

Heavenly Father, we thank you for this food

we are about to receive to our bodies...

We thank you Heavenly Father

for having our family back together again.

You mind?

How many of them things

do you smoke a day?

Still my conscience.

I'm also still your pastor.

If there's anything you

need to talk about...

See, that's the problems

with being a preacher's kid.

You can't confide your secrets to your

pastor without your dad finding out.

Well, if you can't talk

to me, then go to God.

He is always there.

Yeah, y'know, God and I aren't really on

speaking terms right now.

Maybe that's why you're having

so many problems...

Dad, look...

I didn't come to get saved.

Okay?

You weren't expecting a revival

on the first night, were you?

I'm wasn't expecting anything.

I'm just trying to help her.

As her father or her minister?

I am who I am, Maxine.

I can't just turn the

preacher off and on.

You can with me.

That's different.

Maybe we should consider

having her see a psychiatrist.

[CHUCKLES] They are nothing

but drug pushers with prescription pads.

They'll convince her

that it's our fault that...

...she's so messed up. Make

her hate us even more.

You know she doesn't hate us.

She just needs some time to adjust.

And willingness.

Baptism is a symbol of rebirth...

it's the purification of our souls through

the cleansing blood of Jesus Christ.

But more than a symbol, it is

a real commitment to Christ,

witnessed by God,

and this community.

Sister Carol.

Have you accepted Jesus Christ

as your Lord and Savior?

Yes. I have.

Then just as Jesus was baptized

in the River Jordan.

I baptize you now,

with your declaration of public faith,

in the name of the Father.

And the Son.

And the Holy Spirit.

So, you play the piano, too?

No. Not really.

I took lessons when I was a kid,...

...but I only learned one song

before I got tired of playing.

That's too bad.

You could have been quite the musician.

Well...

Maybe you could teach me again.

[CHUCKLES]

Hannah, there's something

we need to talk about.

I think we should perhaps take a break

from music lessons for a while.

Why?

Is it because of what

happened the other night?

I told you I wouldn't tell anyone.

It never should have

happened to begin with.

It's not your fault.

Ok, I take full responsibility

for what happened.

Lily and I, we're just having

some issues right now...

it's got nothing to do with you.

Just stuff.

We... I just...

Got caught up in

a moment of weakness.

No. No, not just a moment.

Every time I'm with you...

I forget who I am.

Who I'm supposed to be.

Maybe I want to forget.

Sorry.

No, it's just...

What if someone comes in...?

[#GUITAR MUSIC#]

# Cover me with your hand of mercy #

# Who said Heaven's a place? #

# Shelter me in the shadow of your wings #

# Reach me with your arm of praise #

# Cover me with your songs of freedom #

# You'll form the universe #

# Revive me with your words of wisdom #

# See me with your eyes of peace #

# Giver of mercy #

# Be my refuge #

# King of compassion #

# Be my peace #

# Hearing songbirds #

# Be my comfort #

# Lord of creation #

# Console me with your light of kindness #

# Through the fire, the ocean rage #

# Restore me to my home... #

Hey.

Youll be fine.

TV; Thousands of pro-choice

advocates flooded the streets

I tell you, this country is

going to hell in a hand basket.

Amen.

Hey.

Whoa, whoa whoa young lady!

Sir?

Come on down here a minute.

Got your lessons done for tomorrow?

Yeah, well, I was just

heading up to finish them.

How was your lesson with Neal?

Fine.

Work on anything new?

Um, yeah.

A duet.

I can't begin to tell you

how happy it makes me,

seeing my little girl

up there singing for the Lord.

She's not a little

girl anymore, Daddy.

She will always be my little girl.

Even when she's an old granny.

Isn't that right, Hannah Bear?

[CHUCKLES]

It's just sex.

It's just sex?

That's, like, the worst thing

I could possibly ever do!

No, it's is not.

How do you think you got here?

You know what I mean.

What. Because he's married?

You know what he told me?

He said that...

he and Lilly haven't...

you know... since before

the twins were born.

They don't even

share a bed anymore.

Well, sh*t, if I'd popped out four of his

pups, I wouldn't let him near me. Either.

Wait... You don't think

that I could be...?

I don't know.

Did he, you know?

You've got to be kidding me.

Hasn't anyone told

you anything about sex?

Just that it's a sin to do

it before you're married.

Maybe you should ask Neal.

What?! No way!

Why not?

Because...

I'd be too embarrassed.

Embarrassed?

You wouldn't understand.

I'm not as experienced as you are, okay?

Technically, you are more

experienced than me.

Wait.

You're saying that

you've never...

Then how do you know

so much about it?

Just because I know about sex

doesn't mean I've done it.

I guess sex ed wasn't part of

your home school curriculum.

Are you kidding?

That's why I'm home schooled.

Wait. You are telling me that

your parents home schooled you

all this time to

keep you out of sex ed,

and then you end up learning about it

on the Sunday School room floor?

It's not funny.

[LAUGHS] I'm sorry.

You're right.

It's not...

[LAUGHTER]

I brought you some breakfast.

You sure you don't want

to come to church with us?

There's a lot of people

who'd love to see you...

I'm sure.

Morning, Neal.

- Morning.

- Any messages?

Yeah.

Thank you.

Well, how's Hannah?

Hardly been out of her

room since she got here.

I don't know what's

wrong with her.

Whatever it is, she's

not telling me about it.

Well, you let me know if

there's anything I can do to help.

I appreciate that.

Be all for you?

Uh, pack of lights, please.

That'll be 8.32.

- Thank you so much.

- Thank you.

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