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Dreams ·         In the opening scene, the dad rides in on horseback, wearing an astronaut suit. He dreams about going into space, it has been his hobby and dream since he was a small boy. What sacrifices are you and your spouse willing to make for your dreams? ·         “One day it’s a brick, another day it’s a bullet.” The judge orders a psychiatric evaluation. Everything is on edge and he is dead set on getting his rocket in the air. What crazy places have your dreams taken you? ·           “They used to tell me I could do anything I wanted to do. Maybe I’m insane, but I still believe that. I believe that with all my heart. Somewhere along the line we stopped believing that. If we don’t have our dreams, we don’t have anything.” What are your thoughts on this? Ambition/Dedication ·         Charlie is walking through...

è “Might any of those x’s and o’s be for me tonight?”   Harold’s wife is used to football season and the amount of time her husband dedicates to the team. What things are you and your spouse dedicated to? How do you find balance in the busy “seasons”? è The boys had tied up the boy with special needs and were scaring him while he was in the shed. This is an extreme example of mistreatment. In what ways have you mistreated anyone in your life? How would you have reacted in finding this situation? è Harold is very absorbed in the football team and his daughter is feeling left out, forgotten by her father. Harold and his wife have this discussion often about him being present in Mary Helen’s life.   Where do you and your spouse fill in for each other and remind each other where to “step up”? è The men get together at the local barber shop after every football game. They go over the things that happened, the plays, what needs improving, etc. How often do you...

è Katie’s husband is very consumed with his job. He is a detective, and this is a high stress job. How do you deal with your stress? How do you help each other to decompress? What healthy ways can you think of that help to alleviate stress? è Once Katie finds Southport, she often looks out at the water, enjoying the serene feel of the ocean. What change of scenery would you enjoy together?   è As Katie is walking home with Jo, they are enjoying simple pleasures like the light coming through the trees. Life gets busy, but in this community, it is a bit of a slow-down. Do you live a busy life or a slower pace? What do you enjoy about your pace of life? è Alex gives Katie and her paint a ride home. As he leaves and drives back into town, Katie stands watching and pondering his kindness. She is very guarded. How do you allow your spouse to help you, even when you have “got everything under control”? è Katie lets her guard down and feel safe around the people in the co...