Burdened with unimaginable guilt, Albert unwittingly holds the key to helping Mary deal with the denial of the loss of her baby. Reluctantly taken on a trip with Charles, he finds a music box in the store that plays the same tune that Mary has been humming to herself. Instead of a rifle, which Charles offers to buy for him, he asks for the music box instead.
The effect of the music box on Mary is powerful and dramatic as the horror of what has happened brings Mary out of her denial. Of course, this also brings Albert face-to-face with the realization of what has happened, and so he flees.
Meanwhile, Charles talks to Jonathan after Andy tells him about his father's behavior. Charles is able to help Jonathan realize what he's being to his son as well as himself. Father and son are finally reconciled.
The second half of the episode deals with Charles finally learning the truth about Albert, and understanding the enormous burden of guilt that he's been shouldering all of this time.
Charles and Jonathan set out to find Albert and help him understand that all is forgiven and that, no matter how terrible a thing that he did, he's always loved and always will be. The ending of this episode is likely to bring tears to your eyes, so make sure to have some tissues handy!
Overall, this is a powerful episode that demonstrates that parents will forgive their children for their mistakes, no matter how big. It demonstrates that forgiveness is, indeed, the ultimate healer.
The effect of the music box on Mary is powerful and dramatic as the horror of what has happened brings Mary out of her denial. Of course, this also brings Albert face-to-face with the realization of what has happened, and so he flees.
Meanwhile, Charles talks to Jonathan after Andy tells him about his father's behavior. Charles is able to help Jonathan realize what he's being to his son as well as himself. Father and son are finally reconciled.
The second half of the episode deals with Charles finally learning the truth about Albert, and understanding the enormous burden of guilt that he's been shouldering all of this time.
Charles and Jonathan set out to find Albert and help him understand that all is forgiven and that, no matter how terrible a thing that he did, he's always loved and always will be. The ending of this episode is likely to bring tears to your eyes, so make sure to have some tissues handy!
Overall, this is a powerful episode that demonstrates that parents will forgive their children for their mistakes, no matter how big. It demonstrates that forgiveness is, indeed, the ultimate healer.