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His neighbor offered me a hit.

I told him to put it away,

And I left.

But I really wanted a hit

so bad.

I imagine that moment when

All your problems disappear.

I just miss my husband so much.

And I worry about him so much.

The idea of not worrying,

Not missing

And feeling

Just...

A few moments of peace

Is just so tempting.

You know, but I prayed.

And I didn't give in

to that temptation.

So for today,

I'm okay.

[Applause]

[School bell ringing]

You little wimp.

We're gonna get you.

No hiding.

[Rapid footsteps]

[Footsteps thundering]

Let's go.

We'll get him next time.

[Sighs]

Aren't these guys getting tired

of this already?

[Sighs]

I wish they would.

Mm.

Come on.

Sit down.

"Alabama Teen Starquest."

Think about taking part in this?

I don't know.

Of big-time

record executives there.

You should try it out.

Well...

I'm more interested

in the $5,000 prize money

It says you can win.

Hmm.

Well, you're certainly

good enough.

You think so?

Yeah.

Why don't we go downstairs

and make a copy of this flyer?

All right.

[Indistinct chatter]

[Cell phone ringing]

Hello?

Hi, baby.

Hi, darlin'.

Oh, my god!

I miss you so much.

It's so good to hear your voice.

It's good to hear yours too.

How are you?

I'm good.

I'm great.

How's Henry?

Oh, he's great.

He's counting the days

till you come home.

Tell me about it.

I can't wait to come home.

Is he back from school yet?

Uh, no, not yet.

He's been spending a lot of time

with pastor Johnson,

Which makes me

actually kind of glad,

'cause I'd rather

him be there than-

- What do you mean?

- [Stammers]

You know, nothing.

Nothing.

It's just he's been spending

Quite a bit of time in his room,

you know?

Behind the computer.

It can't be healthy.

Don't worry, babe.

The kid just loves his music.

Music ain't never been bad

for anybody.

Oh!

Speak of the devil!

Yeah, yeah,

here he comes a-running.

Come on, it's your dad.

Okay, hold on.

Here he is.

Dad?

Dad?

Hey, buddy.

What's going on?

- Guess what.

- What?

Okay, so pastor Johnson found

A singing competition for teens

in Birmingham.

I could win $5,000.

Really?

Well, you gonna do it?

I don't know.

I'm really nervous.

I wish you could be there

with me, you know.

Help me choose some songs,

freestyle some.

Well, when is it?

Uh, in a couple of months.

- Well, I could be back by then.

- Really?

Yeah, they're talking about

shortening our deployment.

We'll do it together.

Okay.

But if you're not here by then,

I might have to do it on my own.

'cause I really

want to win the money.

I will be there.

We'll win it together.

Cool.

[Alarm blares loudly,

phone crackles]

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