COCO: Joe, why did you say that? We have more than enough food,
and we have pledged to help any stranger in need.
JOE: They aren't strangers, Coco. They are my brothers and sisters.
COCO: Your brothers and sisters?! You told me they never wanted to
see you again—that they sent you away while your father was
out of town.
JOE: That's all true. But that was a long time ago, when the summer
first started. They seem to have changed.
COCO: They didn't recognize you.
JOE: No. They didn't. I'm sure I have changed as well.
COCO: What are you gonna do, Joe?
JOE: I'm not sure. The sun has just set. Maybe I'll just sit on the
beach for awhile … and count the stars. (smiling) I used to be
really good at that once.
COCO: Counting stars, huh. You know, that might be easier on top of
your tower.
JOE: No. I think I can see God a lot more clearly down here.
COCO: But you're on your knees.
(music begins to "I Forgive")
JOE: Exactly. I've been praying. And I'm starting to realize that
even though my brothers and sisters did something terrible to
me, God must have wanted to use it for good.
COCO: You're right, Joe. God had a plan for your family. He brought
you here so you could provide them—and us—with food …
and save all of our lives. I think you know what God wants you
to say to your family, Joe.
JOE: Yes. I do know. God has forgiven all the wrong things I've
done. That makes me want to forgive my brothers and sisters.
COCO: They are the ones who sent you here, Joe, but it was God at
work all along. And I can see He is at work in you too, helping
you forgive.
SONG: "I FORGIVE"
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