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In Andrew gives a tour of Taffy Town to a group of young
schoolchildren. Taffy Town seems like a wonderful place, as
evidenced in the warm video that plays for visitors hosted by the
founder, Uncle Dudley. Uncle Dudley is known to children as the man
who makes all the taffy in the world. Tess reveals that when Uncle
Dudley died five years ago, the spirit behind Taffy Town died with
him. Monica meets Bo, son of Uncle Dudley and the current owner of
Taffy Town. Bo has never been able to live up to his father's genial
image, and has come to hate being saddled with the responsibility of
Taffy Town. To make matters worse, Taffy Town is losing money, and
Bo hires Monica as an efficiency expert to figure out why. Monica
starts to interview the employees of Taffy Town, and finds the
veteran staff to be hard working, yet a little lacking in spirit.
Clarence, a blind man, works as the taste tester. Susie, following
in her family's footsteps, works the big taffy machine while nursing
a quiet love for Bo. Norma, a particularly outspoken employee, works
hard in order to support her husband and handicapped son. Isaac
keeps to himself dealing with the grief over having lost his wife
and daughter in a car accident. Monica learns from Clarence that
Dudley bequeathed the factory to Bo, with the stipulation that he
could sell it in five year's time if he so desires. Dudley hoped
that Bo would come to love Taffy Town as much as he did. Monica
reports to Bo that the problem with the factory is not a lack of
efficiency, but a lack of heart. Bo uses this as justification to
sell the factory and announces this to his stunned employees. Monica
convinces Bo to give her until the end of the day to change his
mind. Bo agrees. Monica prays for guidance. Clarence remembers that
Uncle Dudley used to pray all the time and wonders if that is what
has been missing. Monica enlists the help of Tess who brings in a
band to help lift the spirits of the workers. Tess and Clarence sing
a duet of "Surely the Presence" reminding everyone that God is in
their midst. Norma steps forward to sing "My Tribute," marveling at
all of the things the Lord has done for her. Susie sings "I Have
Decided," a commitment to live as a child of God. Isaac sings "Hand
It Over," reminding the workers to take their troubles to God
through prayer. Monica appeals to Bo to come out of his office and
join in the praising, but he refuses, pointing out that her time is
almost up. Just then, an explosion rocks the factory. Unharmed, Bo
wonders how God could let an accident happen at the very time He was
being praised. Monica then reveals she is an angel and tells Bo that
God loves him. Tess appears and makes Bo watch the remainder of
Uncle Dudley's video. Dudley reminds Bo of all the wonderful gifts
God gives, and to never stop thanking Him. Tess sings "Doubly Good
to You" echoing Dudley's words. Bo admits that God has been good to
him, and sings "How Great Thou Art." As rescuers clear the wreckage,
Bo continues to sing and finds that the workers are dazed but
unharmed. Later, Tess finishes the song at the opening ceremony for
the newly rebuilt Taffy Town.
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