- 5/20/2025
Sullivan's Crossing - Season 3 Episode 4 -
A Clear Perspective
A Clear Perspective
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00:00He needs to know the truth.
00:04What's going on?
00:05The cancer.
00:06It's spread to my pancreas.
00:07It's terminal.
00:08So what do we do now?
00:09Radiation.
00:10Possibly chemotherapy.
00:11No.
00:12I won't be doing any of that.
00:13Dad, what are you talking about?
00:14I'm not going to spend the little time that I had left in a hospital being poked and produced
00:27by doctors.
00:28Hey.
00:29Hey.
00:30Let me help you.
00:31Let's go.
00:32So you're not getting any treatment?
00:33We've all got to go sometime, son.
00:34The only difference with me is I get to choose when and I get to choose how.
00:35Mom.
00:36Are you okay with this?
00:37It's not my decision to make, Cal.
00:38Marissa, I'm tired.
00:39I need to go to bed.
00:40Okay.
00:41Can we talk about this, please?
00:42Let's just enjoy the time we have together.
00:43I don't want to be alone.
00:44I don't want to be alone.
00:45I don't want to be alone.
00:46I don't want to be alone.
00:47I don't want to be alone.
00:48I don't want to be alone.
00:49I don't want to be alone.
00:50I don't want to be alone.
00:51to bed.
00:52Okay.
00:53Can we talk about this, please?
00:54Let's just enjoy the time we have together.
00:55Yeah.
00:56Yeah.
00:57Let's just enjoy the time we have together and not ruin this visit by talking about things
00:58and not ruin this visit by talking about things
00:59that we can't change.
01:02Okay.
01:03I'm so sorry, Cal.
01:09I can't believe they kept this from me.
01:19We are turning right to Session Road
01:49This could be a home and we tried to build it
01:51This could be a life that's one in a million
01:54All the hard times, yeah, they were worth it
01:56Time and time and time again
02:05Time and time and time again
02:08What's this? For me?
02:19Picked them on the way over, thought it might help brighten this place up
02:23Are you feeling okay, Sully?
02:25Yeah, great, why?
02:27You just never brought me flowers before
02:30Well, this is the first time for everything
02:33You hear from Maggie yet?
02:35Just to let me know that he arrived safely
02:38I hope everything's going okay
02:41Yeah, me too
02:43Frank in the garden?
02:44No, he's home with Jacob
02:46He'll be in later
02:48Well, I'm gonna head over to Helen's and finish up those repairs
02:50Thought she might like some coffee
02:52Are you sure you're feeling all right?
02:54What, a person can't bring someone coffee without getting the third degree
02:59What's so funny?
03:01Nothing
03:02Okay
03:06Shit
03:17Hey, sorry, I didn't mean to wake you
03:20Oh, that's okay
03:24You get any sleep last night?
03:27If you can't stop thinking about my dad
03:30Yeah
03:31Then maybe if I'd have come home sooner
03:36You're here now
03:39Yeah, just need some fresh air, so
03:43I'm sorry, Cal, I...
03:46I wish there was something I could do
03:49I know
04:06Oh
04:11Hi there, I didn't expect to see you today
04:14Thought I'd finish those repairs you wanted
04:16Figured I'd save you a trip to the outpost
04:19Well, that's very nice of you
04:21Thanks
04:24Can I come in?
04:25Yes, of course
04:29You have no idea how much I appreciate this
04:31I was on a roll last night
04:34Stayed up pretty late working
04:37So I guess you got over your writer's block
04:40Yes
04:42Our trip to the boardwalk really inspired me
04:47I'm glad
04:49Well, I'll try and stay out of your hair and
04:52You know, I'll be as quiet as a mouse
04:54You won't even know I'm here
04:56Okay
05:01Squeaky door, huh?
05:03Back door
05:16You weren't kidding when you said it was squeaky
05:23And you know, I finally got a chance to finish reading your book
05:27Really?
05:30I'm glad to hear that
05:32And?
05:34And I really liked it
05:36I'm dying to know if these two get together
05:39Well, I guess you're just going to have to wait for me to finish the book
05:43Right
05:45Does this mean you've changed your mind about romance?
05:51I need to get back to fixing this thing
06:02Here you go
06:12Here you go
06:16Jacob, good morning
06:18Hey, good morning
06:21Brought Jacob by to grab some breakfast before he gets to work
06:25Oh, that's a good idea
06:26What can I get you?
06:28I'd love some scrambled eggs and bacon if it's no trouble
06:31Here you go
06:32Thanks
06:34So, did you have a nice time in Lunenburg with Lola?
06:37We did
06:38Wonderful
06:40Is she coming in today?
06:41I'm not sure, why?
06:43Thought she might want to come help me collect some lichen samples
06:46Well, if you're looking for company, no one knows their way around these woods better than Frank
06:51Jacob doesn't want me slowing him down
06:53Actually, it'd be nice to have an extra pair of hands if you're offering
06:57We haven't had a lot of time to talk since I got here
07:00I'll go change my shoes
07:05Here, sit
07:11I am really glad you're here
07:14Me too
07:21Good morning
07:22Morning
07:27Cal not up yet?
07:29He went for a walk, he just needed a little space
07:36I guess he's still upset
07:43Do you think Jed's making the right decision, not accepting treatment?
07:49I could buy him some time, but to be honest, I don't know how much
08:00I didn't believe the doctors at first when they told us
08:04Jed seemed fine
08:06A pancreatic cancer is easy to miss, but there aren't a lot of symptoms
08:14I'm worried about Cal
08:18Yeah, me too
08:20This is going to be hard on him
08:24He's been angry with his father for so long
08:32What did he tell you about Jed?
08:36Just that life with him was difficult, he could be unpredictable
08:45Managing Jed's condition with four kids was hard
08:49I relied on Cal for help
08:53He grew up fast, carried more on his shoulders than any child should have to
09:01I don't think he ever forgave Jed for not being the father he needed
09:08What about the others?
09:11It was different for them, they had Cal to lean on
09:16He was there for them
09:18I don't want you thinking it was all bad
09:20No
09:22We had plenty of good days together too
09:26I just wish Cal could remember that
09:37Hey, you ready?
09:39Made an appointment with another realtor
09:41We've already looked at everything available
09:43What are you doing?
09:44Looking to see if anybody's hiring a chef, that seems to be a dead end too
09:51I think I'm going to have to move somewhere with more options
09:55Like, leave Timberlake?
09:58But you can't just move, this is your home, your friends are here
10:04What other choice do I have?
10:43You're saying I don't care about my own kids?
10:45No, of course not, I just think...
10:46I know what's best for this family, Marie
10:48We can't keep doing this, the kids need stability, I want us to have a proper home
10:55Hey, chopped enough firewood for a month
11:01Blowing off some steam
11:04I can see that
11:08Maybe talking would help
11:10Honestly, I don't really know what I'm feeling right now
11:19Why don't we get out of here?
11:21Get a little distance from all this
11:24Where do you want to go?
11:26I think I know a place that might help give you a little perspective
11:34I appreciate this, Maggie, I do
11:37I really don't know if I'm up for a balloon ride right now
11:40Trust me, I've been once and it's amazing
11:43There's something comforting about looking at the world from way up there
11:50Hi
11:51Hi, did you have a booking?
11:52Yeah, I called ahead, Maggie Sullivan?
11:54I've got you here, get with me
11:59Come on, I'll get you out of your head
12:07Stay a little longer
12:11Even when I feel lost on my own
12:16With you
12:18Nice work today, everyone
12:20How's that schedule coming along, Rafe?
12:22Left it on your desk
12:24How about those incident reports?
12:26I figured I'd get to them tomorrow
12:29Rules say they need to be submitted within 24 hours, Rafe
12:32Yeah, we always get them done by the end of the week
12:35You know, I'm getting the impression that Connie let a lot of things slide around here
12:39That's not true
12:41Well, in any case, I'm running things now and I want them done by the book
12:45That means I expect those reports on my desk before you go today
12:49Copy that
13:00How about this one?
13:04That is Parmelia sulcata
13:07Cracked shield lichen
13:09Lives on deciduous trees
13:11It's a lot more sturdy than some of the other species out here
13:14How long have you been interested in this stuff?
13:18I cook and practice traditional medicine
13:22Should actually help use it to treat my diabetes
13:25Why Nova Scotia?
13:28To be honest
13:31I was hoping I'd get to know you and Edna a little better
13:34We didn't really get to spend a lot of time together when he came to the res
13:38And I'm sorry about that
13:41I'm just glad you and my father were able to work things out
13:44Me too
13:46They actually wanted me to let you know that they'd love to see you again
13:50Let them know I'd like that too
13:53You ever think about moving back?
13:56It's cost my mind from time to time
13:59You're always welcome whenever you're ready
14:02Thank you
14:15Smells good
14:17I'm not done with those yet
14:19I'm hungry from having to finish all those repairs I'm doing at Helen's
14:23Are they finished?
14:24No, I'm going to head back over there tomorrow
14:27Sure is taking a long time
14:29Well, it takes as long as it takes
14:34Morning Edna
14:35Sally
14:36Hey Sydney
14:37Hey
14:39Thought I'd stop by and see if you needed a hand with anything
14:43Perfect timing
14:44These need frosting
14:45Sure
14:46Sorry to hear that Rob lost his new diner space
14:49Yeah, we've been trying to find another location but no luck
14:55Starting to get a little worried
14:57Why?
14:58Because Rob's talking about moving
15:00Moving? Where?
15:02Somewhere he can find work as a chef
15:04No, no, we can't let that happen. There's got to be something we can do
15:07I'm not sure there's anything to do
15:09Unless you happen to know of a location we haven't looked at yet
15:13I think I might have an idea
15:26It's so peaceful
15:29It's like we're disconnected from everything that's going on down there
15:48You know, seeing the world from way up here
15:52Helps remind me that I'm not the only one in the world with problems
16:07I know things between you and your father haven't been good for a long time
16:15But I think if you want to, you could fix it
16:19I don't think that's possible
16:25Well, whatever you decide, I just...
16:29I want you to know that I'll be here to help you get through it
16:32That means a lot
16:41Thank you for doing this for me
16:49Thank you
16:56Well, my great-great-grandfather built this place as a social hall
17:01Used to hold Scottish Kayleys here
17:08Yeah, it's been sitting empty for years
17:10Always meant to fix it up one day
17:12Put it to good use, but I just never got around to it
17:20This place is huge
17:23So what do you think?
17:27This place is incredible
17:31I can't accept this, Sully
17:33Why not?
17:34I still owe you the money you gave me and Sarah when we opened the diner
17:37That was a gift, alright?
17:39You'd be doing me a big favor by taking it off my hands
17:42How so?
17:43Well, uh...
17:45Alright, Glenn bought some land next to the crossing
17:49Tell me you're joking
17:50He's developing a fancy resort on it
17:54Oh
17:55So, we're gonna need all the help we can get
17:57Having a restaurant with a talented chef on location
18:01It's gonna draw a lot of people to us
18:05It'll need a little TLC, but it really is perfect, Rob
18:10So we got a deal?
18:13Sully, we got a deal
18:16Alright
18:29Cal, can we talk?
18:32Why don't I go wash up and check on Jet?
18:43You should have told me, Mom
18:45I wanted to
18:47Your father made me promise not to say anything, I'm sorry
18:51I thought maybe things had changed
18:54Clearly they haven't
18:56You're always letting him tell you what to do
18:59You're putting him first
19:02Is that really how you felt?
19:06We were just kids
19:08We needed you two
19:11But what about us?
19:15I wanted you to have a father in your life, Cal
19:18Even if that meant having one that wasn't perfect
19:23He loved you
19:25Did you really want me to turn my back on him when he needed us?
19:29I know I wasn't there for you the way I should have been
19:32And I will never be able to forgive myself for that, but I...
19:38I did everything I could
19:42And I wish your father hadn't been sick
19:45And I wish things could have been different for all of us
19:49I'm sorry
19:53I never thought about how hard it was for you two
19:57The person it's hardest on is your father
20:01Remember that
20:08Okay
20:15How are you feeling?
20:18A bit better
20:20Glad to hear it
20:22Come sit with me
20:29I'm really happy that I got a chance to meet you, Maggie
20:33Me too
20:35Marissa and I, we worry about Cal
20:39Losing Lynn, that was hard for him
20:44We weren't sure if he'd be able to find his way back from that
20:50But now he's got you
20:54And I'm grateful
20:56And I can leave this world knowing he's going to be okay
21:06It really broke my heart, you know, when he moved away
21:12And I never understood why he did that
21:18Until now
21:20And it just tears me up knowing that I'm the reason that he's going to carry around all that anger for the rest of his life
21:31I always hoped one day we'd get a chance to just talk things out
21:41That he would forgive me
21:46But I don't think that's going to happen now
21:51Maybe it's not too late
21:55I think Cal's made it pretty clear how he feels
22:01I'm a little tired
22:03I think I'm going to go lay down
22:18No way
22:20What is it?
22:22It's boreal felt
22:24It's a rare species of lichen
22:26I can't believe this
22:30Something wrong?
22:35You see this black spot here? I think I might be dying
22:39What is that?
22:41This particular lichen is sensitive to environmental toxins
22:45Environmental toxins, huh?
22:48Follow me
22:53The kind you get from nearby construction
23:09Hey, things go okay with your mother?
23:12Yeah
23:15Had a good chat
23:17Cleared the air
23:19I'm glad
23:21I'm glad
23:23Yeah
23:25What about Jed?
23:27You going to talk to him too?
23:29I can't, yeah
23:32You know what, I don't want to say anything else, I'll regret
23:35He really wants to make things right with you, Cal
23:38I think it's a little late for that, don't you Maggie?
23:42This is your chance
23:45To tell him how you feel and to hear what he has to say
23:48Look, if you can't do it for yourself, can you maybe do it for him?
23:54Now he's finally decided to take his medication
23:58Now he wants to talk
24:02What about all those years ago when I needed him?
24:05I know, I get it
24:08I do, that's how I felt about Sully until I heard his side of the story
24:14Don't you think you at least owe it to him to...
24:18Just let him explain?
24:21I don't think I can
24:24Why not?
24:29I can't say goodbye
24:34I did it with Lynn
24:37And uh...
24:43It was the hardest thing I've ever had to do
24:52I don't think I can do that again
25:00I know this isn't easy, Cal
25:03I'm just worried that if you don't do this
25:06That you're going to regret it
25:13I'm sorry
25:37Can I sit with him for a little bit?
25:41That'd be nice
25:57Remember, he loves you
26:10I love you too
26:41Hey, can't sleep?
26:43I heard a noise, I think it was a monster
26:46You think it was a monster? Oh no
26:49Okay, those monsters
26:52Any monster comes near you, they're going to have to go through me first
26:56So I'm going to roar those monsters away
26:59How about I give you a piggyback ride back to bed?
27:02Hop on, California
27:05Giddy up, here we go
27:10Can you howl?
27:14Let's roar those monsters away
27:25You're back! How'd it go?
27:28We found some rare lichen, but it looks like something's killing it off
27:32Really?
27:34And Jacob thinks that it might be coming from the new development
27:37You mean Glenn's construction site?
27:39Yeah, so what?
27:42That might be what we need to shut him down
27:45You can't go around accusing people without evidence
27:48We have evidence
27:51What's that?
27:53A sample of the dying lichen
27:55I'll get it tested, see if there's any signs of toxic chemicals
27:58How long will that take?
28:00Probably a few weeks
28:02If he's using something toxic, we have to shut him down now
28:06Let's go talk to somebody at the Nova Scotia Environmental Agency
28:10Maybe we should think about this first
28:13Come on, let's show them what you've got
28:28Thank you for being here for Cal
28:31I can see how much it means to him
28:34I understand what it's like to be estranged from your father
28:37I didn't see mine for a very long time
28:40So you understand how he feels
28:43I do
28:46But I also know what it feels like to finally let go of all that hurt you carry around inside you
28:53And I want Cal to be able to do that
28:57I can tell you love my son very much
29:00I do
29:05When I first met Jed, I was hitchhiking across Colorado
29:11Jed picked me up
29:14Things were good at the beginning
29:17But then he started developing symptoms and...
29:21Complaining that the world had lost its color
29:28Eventually things got worse
29:30Doctors prescribed pills
29:32But Jed didn't like the way they made him feel
29:34So he decided to manage his condition through diet, meditation
29:40And that worked
29:42A lot of the time
29:46I know my husband isn't perfect
29:50But he always tried to be the best dad he could be
29:54Despite his condition
29:58I can't imagine how difficult that must have been for you
30:03It is surprising what you learn to live with when you love someone
30:13I spent my entire life taking care of Jed
30:20He's been my world
30:23My everything
30:25I don't know what I'm going to do when he's...
30:31You are always welcome to stay with us at the crossing
30:35Thank you Maggie
30:38I appreciate that
30:51I want things to run smoothly around here too
30:54I know I need to make a change
30:56So we understand each other then?
30:58Yes
30:59But if it's alright I'd like this to stay between us
31:01I don't want the other firefighters catching wind of it
31:03No problem
31:13How long have you been sitting there?
31:15Not long
31:25I was just remembering when we all used to sleep in that old tiny tent together
31:30You were afraid of the dark
31:33I wouldn't go to bed until I checked for monsters
31:37You said you'd protect me
31:43I tried
31:46But you didn't take the pills
31:50We needed you
31:53I needed you
31:56And you weren't there for us
31:59The medication, it was so strong back then
32:04It had a lot of side effects
32:09It just left me feeling numb
32:13Just disconnected from the world
32:18And from you kids
32:22I'm not going to be a good father if I was on them
32:27You spent my childhood walking on eggshells, Dad
32:30I know, I know, I'm sorry Cal
32:33I wish things could have been different
32:37I thought I made the right choice
32:42That what I was doing was best for my family
32:48And maybe I was wrong
32:51Maybe you would have been better off without me
33:01You know
33:06I don't think I've ever understood
33:10To right now
33:13The monster you were always so afraid of
33:19It was me
33:24I guess I wasn't the only one running from monsters, was I, Dad?
33:31It's a hard thing to live your whole life
33:35Being just so scared of losing yourself
33:42That you end up driving people that you love away
33:49Oh, Dad
34:02I'm so, so sorry
34:07I didn't understand
34:19What smells so good?
34:21Your father's favorite
34:23Roast beef and mashed potatoes
34:28How'd it go with Janet?
34:30You were right
34:32I needed to hear them out
34:34I just wish I would have done that years ago
34:38Thank you for pushing me
34:40Yeah
34:49Just happy I could help
34:54Alright, I'll finish setting the table
35:00Mom
35:02Yes?
35:04I shouldn't have judged you
35:06I am just so happy that you finally had a chance to talk things through with your father
35:12I do
35:14I do
35:19I love you, Mom
35:23I love you too, California
35:33You're back
35:35That went well
35:38What happened at the NSEA?
35:40They took one look at Jacob's rare lichen
35:44They were all over it
35:46They're going to send the inspector to Piglen to visit first thing in the morning
35:49Frank and I can't wait to see the look on his face
35:53You two are going?
35:55Wouldn't miss it for the world
35:57I think poking a hornet's nest is a mistake
36:00Ah, you worry too much
36:02I hope you're right
36:11Sorry, I was too hungry to wait
36:15But there's a bowl for you in the oven, it should still be warm
36:19Well, I'm glad you're home
36:21I've got some good news
36:25Oh yeah?
36:26Yeah
36:32Turns out there's an old lodge that's just been sitting empty at the crossing for years
36:36And guess what?
36:38What?
36:39Sully just offered it to Rob to use as his restaurant
36:44Did you even hear what I said?
36:47Yeah, Sully gave Rob his old lodge
36:50You don't seem that excited
36:52I got a lot on my mind
36:54Cooper's still giving you a hard time
36:57Yeah
36:59Look, I'm sorry, Rafe, I didn't mean to get you into trouble
37:04It is what it is, Sydney
37:06I'm just going to have to deal with it
37:16Here we go
37:20This looks delicious
37:22My favorite
37:25Okay
37:27I want to tell you how grateful I am you're here
37:32And how happy it makes me that you found each other
37:37Because I know it's a really hard thing to come by
37:42You know, I've always lived my life on my own terms
37:47And I intend to continue doing that with the time I have left
37:52Okay
37:54Your mother and I, we talked it over
37:58We would like to take one last adventure together
38:02We're going to drive the old bus to the Grand Canyon
38:14That's a great idea, yeah?
38:22Okay
38:29Well, I took a look around
38:31Nothing appears to be out of the ordinary here
38:33Glad to hear
38:35You had me a little worried there
38:37My father's a contractor, does a lot of business with the government
38:40And he would kill me if I did anything to damage his reputation
38:45I apologize for the inconvenience
38:47But certainly appreciate the opportunity
38:49I'm glad to hear
38:51I'm glad to hear
38:53I'm glad to hear
38:55I apologize for the inconvenience
38:57But certainly appreciate your cooperation
38:59Anytime
39:03You crossed the line this time, Sully
39:05If I were you
39:08I'd watch my back from now on
39:10Is that a threat?
39:12No, that's not a threat
39:15It's a promise
39:19Have a great day
39:26So, I think that's everything?
39:29Just the food?
39:31You sure you don't want me to come with?
39:33You've got your own life to worry about
39:36Now, Cal, don't worry
39:38I will take very good care of your father
39:41You'll keep in touch?
39:43Let us know how he's doing?
39:45Of course
39:50Just remember how much I love you, Cal
39:54I love you too, Mama
40:02I said I was going to come get you
40:04I told you, I told you
40:05I don't want you fussing over me
40:09Why don't I help you in the kitchen with that cooler?
40:13I'd appreciate that
40:16Here
40:21I just want to tell you
40:23How proud I am of the man that you have become
40:27Thanks, Dad
40:29Maggie, she's a smart woman
40:32With a good heart
40:34I hope you hang on to her
40:36I'm planning on it
40:38I'm just really glad
40:40That we had this time together
40:42Me too
40:44Cal
40:46I wanted to say
40:48I know I wasn't the easiest person to live with
40:53But I just hope that one day
40:55You'll be able to look back and just
40:58Just remember the good times, huh?
41:01Maybe
41:03Maybe share some stories
41:05About your old man with your kids, yeah?
41:10You can count on that
41:15Make sure you live your life to the fullest
41:18Because you only get one shot
41:20But if you do things right
41:22It's a hell of a ride
41:25I love you
41:41We had some fun times in this whole thing, didn't we?
41:44Sure did
41:49I love you, Dad
41:51I love you too, son
41:55I love you too
42:05Okay, we've got a good going
42:07A lot of driving
42:19This is just a little something
42:22And why not open it after we're gone?
42:26Okay
42:48Give me a minute
42:50Thanks
43:20I love you
43:22I love you too
43:24I love you too
43:26I love you
43:28I love you too
43:30I love you
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