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Episode 625: "Mother's Day"
Original Air Date: May 14,
2000
Written by: Martha
Williamson
Directed by: Victor Lobl
Produced by: Martha
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Audrey |
Wynonna Judd |
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Liz |
Naomi Judd |
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Celine |
Mika Boorem |
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Emma |
Jean Stapleton |
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Eric |
Fredric Lane |
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Celine sits at the grave of her friend Petey Carmichael giving him an
update of the things that have happened since his death. She tells Petey
that his mother, Audrey, hasn't been doing too well since he left -- she
refuses to compose music and she drinks frequently. Celine asks Petey if
he can send some angels to help her. Tess and Monica reminisce about
Audrey. Tess tells Monica that Audrey hasn't forgiven them for helping
her say goodbye to Petey. Since Audrey refuses to see Tess, Monica and
Andrew, another angel, Emma is assigned to Audrey. Emma, a very
fastidious angel, rents a room from Audrey and immediately begins spring
cleaning the cluttered house. Meanwhile, Andrew is assigned to Liz, a
tough and demanding radio talk show host who has also lost a child,
though many years ago. Andrew proposes a series of radio shows on
addiction. At the same time, Monica begins to appear in Audrey's dreams,
repeating the phrase, "That's what makes you strong." The next morning,
Audrey begins to sing a song called, "That's What Makes You Strong" but
cannot remember how she knows the tune. As she sings, Emma quietly turns
on the tape recorder. Later, Celine tells Tess that her family is moving
and she won't be able to take care of Audrey anymore. Tess reveals to
Celine that she and Emma are angels, and tells her that they'll all have
to work together to help Audrey. That night, Celine hears the recording
and calls in to Liz's talk show about alcoholism in hopes of finding
help for Audrey. Celine plays some of Audrey's song over the radio, but
quickly hangs up when Audrey enters. Liz is shocked to hear the song --
she wrote it years ago, singing it only to the child that she lost.
Meanwhile, Audrey chastises Celine for playing the song, sending her
home in tears. Liz begins to ask her listeners for more information on
Celine. Celine's father calls in to the program and speaks with Liz. The
next morning, Liz and Andrew arrive at Audrey's house, and Liz tells
Audrey she is her mother. Audrey wants nothing to do with her, believing
that Liz abandoned her years ago. Liz explains that her father kidnapped
Audrey soon after they divorced and Liz has been searching for her ever
since. Nonetheless, Audrey is unable to forgive Liz for not being around
to help her through Petey's death. Monica reveals to Audrey that she is
an angel, assuring her that Petey is with God. Monica tells Audrey that
she has to give Him the pieces of her broken heart and He will restore
her. Monica reminds her that sometimes God sends an angel, and sometimes
He sends a mother. Liz tells Audrey that she is also an alcoholic and
that she knows what it is like to lose a child -- she will help her on
the difficult road ahead. As the angels watch, Liz and Audrey celebrate
Mother's Day at Petey's grave by singing a duet of "That's What Makes
You Strong."
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