605. 心願 ( The Last Day of the Rest of Your Life )

播出時間：2012.10/25(四)23:10播出(次日下午14:00重播)

頻道：GOOD TV (ch15)好消息電視台

感動指數★★★★★

情節指數★★★★★

思索指數★★★★★

（感謝劇評人劉鴻輝提供中文內容相關資料）


角色:
Rachel
Karla
Stasi
Dolores
Corey
Larry
Bridget
Seth
Amy劇情大意:生死一直是<與天使有約>內容探討的主題之一，本集亦是如此。內容圍繞著一個簡單但引人深思的問題：若你生命已到盡頭，最想做的事是什麼？透過劇中數名人物在互助下完成彼此心願，讓人深刻體會生命何等可貴，也使人有「花開堪折直須折，莫待無花空折枝」的警愓。本集內容與第五季的＜詩篇151篇＞頗有異曲同工之妙。劇末的舞會戲中以西班牙探戈名曲Por una Cabeza為配樂，令人想起經典名劇＜女人香＞中艾爾怕西諾與美人共舞的畫面…

Corey, Stasi, Dolores與 Larry各身患絕症，在一名為「餘生的最後一日」的小組中認識，在蒙妮卡的鼓勵下說出有生之日最大的心願，探討生死的意義。67歲並罹患肺氣腫的老婦人Dolores想學跳舞；罹患肺炎的美髮師Stasi後悔過去沒能參加畢業舞會；血癌患者Corey不覺得說出心願有何意義，只說死前想做點有意義的事；Larry希望與正值少女期的女兒Amy重建關係 …他們的心願會如何在天使們的幫助下實現，而了無憾恨地離世？過程感人肺腑，更叫人觀而更加珍惜生命。


Written by: Burt Pearl
Directed by: R.J. Visciglia, Jr.
Produced by: Martha Williamson, Jon Andersen & R.J. Visciglia, Jr.

Guest Cast: 
Rachel Nancy McKeon
Karla Kathy Ireland
Stasi Lisa Jane Persky
Seth Mark Moses
Corey David Kaufman
Bridget Marissa Leigh
Larry Lenny Clarke
Amy Kimberly J. Brown
Dolores Eileen Brennan

Corey, Stasi, Dolores and Larry meet at a support group meeting, all of them answering to the same ad: "Are you ready for the last day of the rest of your life?" They are all dying. Rachel shows up, too, but something deep and personal keeps her from going inside. As facilitator of the group, Monica explains that their purpose will be "to give meaning to the life you're leaving behind and explore what it means to face death." Dolores is 67-year-old wiseacre who is dying of emphysema. Stasi, who owns a hair salon, is a divorcee and mother of two; she has hepatitis. Larry, an avid bowler and construction worker, is dying of asbestos poisoning. Corey won't say what he's dying of, which annoys Larry. Finally, Rachel gets up the courage to join the others and reveals that she has an inoperable brain tumor. Monica encourages them to make a list of things they want to accomplish before they die. At the next meeting, Dolores admits that she would like to learn how to dance. Stasi says that she regrets missing her prom, so the group plans one. Corey is cynical about these "goals" and admits to having a blood disease that could kill him at any time. He says he'd like to do something really important before he dies. He alludes to a girl he likes, who works at the coffee shop. He'd like to date her, but given his illness he thinks that would be unfair. Larry says that he'd like to reconnect with his teenage daughter, Amy. The prom is set for two weeks-- enough time for everyone to accomplish their goals--and the group asks Rachel what she would like to do. She reluctantly tells them that she had a daughter twelve years ago that she gave up for adoption. She would like to meet her before she dies. They begin to work at their goals: Andrew teaches Dolores how to dance; Larry and Rachel plan for the prom; Stasi encourages Larry to keep trying with his daughter; Corey and Monica search the web for information on Rachel's daughter. By the next meeting Larry has talked with his daughter. Corey has a date with Karla (from the coffee shop). And he has other news too: he's done something important. Corey gives Rachel an envelope with all the information she needs to find her daughter. At first she is thrilled, but Rachel soon realizes with horror that she can't leave her daughter behind a second time. Monica finds Rachel at home and reveals herself as an angel. Monica tells Rachel that her daughter is safe, happy and loved. Monica encourages Rachel to tell her husband Seth about the adoption (which happened before they met). At the prom, Rachel arrives with Seth, in whom she has finally confided. Stasi is crowned queen. Corey arrives with Karla and Karla's daughter Bridget. Dolores tangos with Andrew. Larry dances, and reconnects, with his daughter. And when little Bridget mentions that she's adopted, and was born on October 22, 1987, in Bullhead City, the last accomplishment is made, for Rachel has met her daughter! Dolores passes, and Andrew escorts her home. As they take one last spin on the dance floor, she looks back and smiles at the sight of the friends she was blessed to have.


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604. 指南針 ( The Compass )

播出時間：2012.10/24(三)23:10播出(次日下午14:00重播)

頻道：GOOD TV (ch15)好消息電視台

感動指數★★★★★

情節指數★★★★★

思索指數★★★★★

（感謝劇評人劉鴻輝提供中文內容相關資料）

角色：

Joe：喬
Eddie：艾迪
Stella：史黛娜
Rupert：魯柏
Nick：尼克
Homer：荷馬

劇情大意：
本集故事真可以「刻骨鉻心」形容，令人想起詩聖杜甫千古絕唱『春望』之名句：「烽火連三月，家書抵萬金」。戰爭的恐怖與殘酷在本集中表露無遺。烽火連連，眾軍士懷抱馬革裹屍的愛國熱忱時刻與死亡擦身而過…家人、希望、未來，無一不在自我心中掛念。烽火之中，家書無價。劇中蒙妮卡撫慰傷兵艾迪，相信其致妻家書將受妻珍藏之言，表現出李白之『子夜秋歌』所言：「何日平胡虜，良人罷遠征」的切切期盼。兩軍交鋒，相擊慘烈之時，蒙妮卡掩耳高聲朗誦詩篇第27篇的一幕，更是全劇高潮之一。生命關頭中，除上帝之外，別無希望與拯救。的確，雖有軍兵安營攻打，我心確不害怕；雖有刀劍向我出擊，我心猶原安定…
二次大戰諾曼第登陸之後，一班士兵在戰場與指揮部失去連絡。班長華克努力鼓舞部屬，莫妮卡也現身協助。班上士兵知道存活機率很低，約定生存者要將袍澤的遺書送予家屬。士兵接連陣亡，最後只剩下喬與艾迪。艾迪負重傷發現大夥兒的遺書忘記攜出，喬卻不願冒生命危險取回。經莫妮卡開導，使喬了解為何而戰找到正確的方向。舉目無親的喬，也為一名朋友留下遺書，成為這名朋友畢生收藏的珍寶…烽火連三月，家書抵萬金…韶光飛逝，年華老去，白頭搔更短，渾欲不勝簪的現實與無奈中，無錄相續但將留於心的愛情與友情，其價更勝潦潦數頁的家書…

Written by: Glenn Berenbeim & Martha Williamson
Directed by: Peter H. Hunt
Produced by: Martha Williamson, Jon Andersen & R.J. Visciglia, Jr.

Guest Cast: 
Joe Christian Leffler
Eddie Andrew Kavovit
Nick Steven Martini
Young Rupert Scotty Cox
Stella Amy Locane
Homer Esteban Powell
Walker Matthew Glave
Old Rupert Jack Sydow

In July of 1944, a month after D-Day, a small squad of American soldiers make their way through the deadly battlefields of Normandy, part of the attempt by the Allied forces to re-claim France. Led by Sergeant Walker, the men are weary, and anything but unified. Cynical Private Joe Faraday takes bets on how many casualties there will be at the end of each day. Private Eddie Rourke, full of optimism, is constantly at odds with Joe. Privates Nick Dante and Homer Stucky comprise the rest of the squad. Monica, on a Search and Rescue mission, watches over the men unseen. Through a flashback, we learn that the feud between Eddie and Joe began several months earlier, in an Allied canteen. Joe is upset to find Eddie dancing with Stella, a USO hostess whom Joe considers his girl. Stella isn't interested in Joe and tries to let him down easy. Tess, a USO singer, tells Monica that she is assigned to Joe, that she must help him decide to become a hero. Back on the battlefield as the combat quiets down, the squad discovers Monica comforting a dying German soldier and they take her prisoner. Just then, Sergeant Walker is shot and dies. The squad holds Monica partially responsible, and Joe wants to execute her, but cooler heads prevail. Homer, in a panic, tries to radio HQ, but accidentally uses a German radio revealing their position. Knowing that they are now sitting ducks, Monica encourages the men to write letters to their loved ones, and to make a pact that whoever survives will deliver them. All agree except for Joe, who recalls the night in the canteen when, rejected by Stella, he tries to hit Eddie, but Eddie knocks him down first. At this moment the air raid sirens sound, signaling for everyone to take cover. As the crowds gather in the London underground , Joe meets a small boy named Rupert, with a birdcage, who is lost. Joe is shaken out of this memory by the news that a German tank is approaching. Monica prays, but Homer and Nick fall, and Eddie is wounded. Monica and Joe help Eddie to a farmhouse where he realizes that they left the letters behind. He pleads with Joe to find them, but Joe refuses. Eddie tells Joe that he and Stella were married the night before they shipped out, but Joe tells Eddie that Stella married him too, so that she could cash his paycheck. Monica slaps Joe for the lie and reveals herself to Eddie, telling him the truth before he dies. Later, Monica reveals herself to Joe, telling him that God loves him, but that his moral compass is broken. She tells him about the greatest love -- laying down your life for your friends. Joe goes to find the letters and, instead, finds Andrew digging graves for the dead
soldiers, and Andrew gives him the letters. When he brings them back to Monica, she promises to deliver them. Joe admits that he feels like he's finally done something important. As he rejoices, he is shot by a German soldier. As he dies, Monica helps him compose a letter to Rupert. Joe writes that he fought this war for him, and for the generations to follow. Fifty years later, Monica enters a small London pet shop and comments on its beautiful birdcage. The old proprietor, Rupert, tells her the story of the birdcage, and shows her a framed letter from a soldier, the letter from Joe.

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603. 像這樣的時刻 ( Such a Time as This )

播出時間：2012.10/18(四)23:10播出(次日下午14:00重播)

頻道：GOOD TV (ch15)好消息電視台

感動指數★★★★★

情節指數★★★★★

思索指數★★★★★

（感謝劇評人劉鴻輝提供中文內容相關資料）



中文劇名：
角色：
Kate Cooper：凱特古柏
Thomas：湯瑪士
James：詹姆士
Dr. Joe：喬博士
 
內容大意：
本集原文劇名Such a Time as This取自舊約聖經以斯帖記4:14「焉知妳得了皇后的位分，不是為了當今的機會嗎？」（And who knows but that you have come to royal position for such a time as this?）根劇以斯帖記所記載，以斯帖原為猶太人，然因俊俏婀娜，才色兼備而蒙波斯國君亞哈隨魯王寵幸，爾後受封為后。然而，奸相哈曼因對猶太人的仇視，心生毒計矇編君王而得許可，將殲滅全國猶太人。柔腸百轉，愁雲慘雰中的以斯帖，受表哥末底改一言「焉知妳得了皇后的位分，不是為了當今的機會嗎？」當頭棒喝之下，冒生命的危險進宮見王，揭穿哈曼惡謀，使他自食惡果，遭處極刑。猶太人滅絕的危機也因此化解，恐懼不再。以斯帖憑藉對上帝的信心，甘冒生命危險解救自已的民族，智勇雙全，可敬可佩，堪稱女中豪傑！
 
承接上帝的使命並不總容易，但當祂的使命降臨，並自身確有上帝御賜的能力，就應以一夫當關，捨我其誰的耿耿忠心與勇氣回應祂：「我在這裡，請差遣我！」透過一位身陷爭議，面臨兩難的國會議員，本集＜與天使有約＞深入刻畫、勾勒上帝所賦予使命之聖潔，人皆有之的恐懼戰競和人皆應有的耿耿忠貞與捨我其誰，一無所懼的剛強！劇末並配上美國福音歌手Wayne Watson福音歌曲For Such a Time as This，烘托出全劇宗旨，令人聞而感動不已，淚如雨下。

國會議員凱特古柏仕途亨通，一片看好之際，得知蘇丹仍有人口買賣為奴的不法勾當，受邀前往蘇丹解救難民。為政治前途考量，凱特婉拒，但還是帶了難民照片與邀請信回家參看。其幼子湯瑪士看到照片，惻隱之心油然而生，自行在學校內發起募款活動。未料此單純善舉卻讓母親遭受莫大爭議，仕途堪慮。進退兩難之時，蒙妮卡現身，以聖經中以斯帖的故事對凱特曉以大義。凱特感動、明瞭之餘做出正確決定，帶著湯瑪士募得的全數金錢，遠赴蘇丹幫助難民。不但換回他們的自由，也為孩子立下美好的榜樣！劇末以大特寫呈現蘇丹貧童穿著全新草鞋的雙腳，象徵告別奴隸生活，迎向新生！
 

Written by: Martha Williamson
Directed by: Martha Mitchell
Produced by: Martha Williamson, Jon Andersen & R.J. Visciglia, Jr.


Guest Cast:
Senator Kate Copper Lindsay Crouse
Thomas Jake Thomas
James Joe Spano
Sumner Michael Tomlinson
Lacey Aysia Polk
Dr. Joe Ruben Santiago-Hudson
Kerry Saundra Quarterman
In the middle of the African desert, Andrew snaps photographs of Sudanese slaves toiling in the hot sun. Back in the United States, young Thomas Cooper is upset that his mother, Senator Katherine Cooper, has to return to work in Washington D.C. Monica is horrified to see the pictures that Andrew took, and wonders why the angels aren't in the Sudan. Tess indicates that Thomas is the little child that will lead them there. In Washington, Dr. Jospeh Akot, working with Andrew and Monica, approach Kate about the problem of slavery in the Sudan, but Kate, espousing the Sudanese government's position, denies its existence. They persuade her, however, to keep the pictures, and she relents, stuffing them into her briefcase. Back home Thomas discovers the disturbing pictures and reads Dr. Joe's letter, which says that slaves can be bought and sold for fifty American dollars. Thomas is moved by one of the pictures in particular, of a small Sudanese boy, who Thomas names Sam after his older brother who died before Thomas was born. Thomas pleads with Kate to rescue Sam, but she tells him that the issue is too complicated. Thomas sneaks the picture of Sam and takes it to school, where Tess, his substitute teacher, encourages him to talk about it during "show and tell." Led by Thomas, and with the help of Dr. Joe and the angels, the class begins to raise funds to buy the freedom of Sudanese slaves. Meanwhile, Kate, facing a tough re- election campaign, is given the financial support of a large candy company, on the condition that she remain uninvolved in Sudan, a country that, if undisturbed, will continue to manufacture candy ingredients at a low cost.
 
This makes the situation particularly tough for Kate when Thomas and the childrens' efforts receive media interest. She argues with her husband James, who supports Thomas, thereby embarrassing Kate. Their fight comes to a head when James accuses Kate of never forgiving him for the death of their son, Sam, who died because they never had health insurance. Indeed, Kate wears a locket with a picture of Sam in it around, tormenting James everyday. Kate argues that if she supports Thomas, she may not be re-elected, and then she cannot help anyone. She returns to Washington and receives criticism for her son's actions from her campaign contributors. Monica arrives with James and Thomas, who gives his mother the several thousand dollars he raised to travel to the Sudan and purchase slaves. Still Kate refuses to go, crushing Thomas' hopes of rescuing Sam, and inciting her politically uninvolved husband to vote -- against her. Kate angrily confronts Monica for helping with this effort. Monica reveals herself to be an angel and tells Kate that she is the one God is calling to go to the Sudan to witness the abuses. Convinced, Kate travels with the angels and Dr. Joe to the Sudan, and buys the freedom of many slaves. When all of the money is spent, Kate sees one captive person left -- Sam, the little boy from Thomas' picture -- and tearfully exchanges her precious locket for the boy's freedom. Back in the U.S., James and Thomas are proud to hear that Kate has publicly testified to the existence of slavery in the Sudan.
 

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602.種子 ( The Letter )

播出時間：2012.10/17(三)23:10播出(次日下午14:00重播)

頻道：GOOD TV (ch15)好消息電視台

感動指數★★★★★

情節指數★★★★★

思索指數★★★★★

（感謝劇評人劉鴻輝提供中文內容相關資料）


角色：
Dino：迪諾
Roberto Morante：羅伯托莫倫堤
Elisa：愛麗莎
Rosita：羅西妲
Claudia：柯蒂亞
Raphael：拉斐爾
 
劇情大意：
李白千古傳誦的古詩＜將進酒＞名句「天生我才必有用」，充分描述了人的才華來自至高上帝的真理。一切美善的恩賜、才幹皆來自眾光之父，最高目的就是用以榮神益人！本集即以此真理為題，描述一名天賦異稟的菜農之子，如何在天使們的幫助與指引下，發揮潛藏的音樂才華，迎向嶄新的人生。劇中有大量西班牙語對白，亦有引人入勝，浪漫抒情的西班牙探戈舞曲，充滿濃濃的西班牙風情。而音樂之父巴哈舉世聞名的聖樂作品＜耶穌，吾民仰望的喜悅！＞與樂聖貝多芬的＜快樂頌＞以鋼琴獨奏貫穿全劇，將賜予一切才華的上帝獻上最高禮讚！

16歲少年迪諾是遷移農工羅伯托之子，自小喜愛音樂，首次接觸鋼琴便顯露出音樂天分，因此不顧父親反對報名參加音樂學院甄選，然而眼看父親背疾愈發嚴重到無法下田，家中生計困難，迪諾心知他的音樂夢可能必需放棄，內心徬徨掙扎。天使們會如何從中協助，使迪諾的人生因音樂而改變？


Written by: Danna Doyle
Directed by: Peter H. Hunt
Produced by: Martha Williamson, Jon Andersen & R.J. Visciglia, Jr.

Guest Cast:
Rafael Alexis Cruz
Tino Carlo Alban
Roberto Efrain Figueroa
Elisa Julie Carmen
Claudia Sandra Toriz
Miguel Romeo Rene Fabian

As Tess and Monica drive through the crop fields of central California, Monica comments on their beauty. But when Tess asks her to take a closer look, Monica sees the hardworking families, including many young children, toiling over the crops in the hot sun. One such family is the Morante clan. Patriarch Roberto works tirelessly alongside his wife Elisa, his teenage son Tino, and younger children Claudia and Miguel. They migrate with the season, always traveling to the part of the country that is being harvested. One of their few joys is the letter they receive each week from their grandmother. Roberto is illiterate so he has Tino read the letter, though Tino would rather be listening to classical music on the car radio. As the Morantes settle in at the latest migrant camp, they meet Monica, the church volunteer, Andrew, the camp supervisor, and Rafael, a fellow migrant worker. At church on Sunday, Tino discovers the piano and beings to play. Tess offers to be his music teacher. She teaches Tino Bach's "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" and he plays the song feverishly all night long, attracting a crowd. Roberto is furious to find that his son is late for work and, despite Tess telling him that Tino is a musical genius, he insists Tino quit thinking about playing music. Instead, with Monica's help Tino completes an application to a local music academy and waits patiently for a mailed reply. Roberto injures his back while working in the field which forces him to visit the town doctor. He is told to stay off his back, lest he do serious damage. Roberto knows, however, that he must be able to work to support the family, and Tino's contribution becomes all the more vital. Roberto is upset to receive a letter of Tino's acceptance to the music academy, and tears it up in haste. Later Tino finds out about the undelivered letter, and, after he and his father fight, he decides to go to the audition. At the same time Roberto's back finally gives out, so Tino agrees to work twice as hard to pick up his father's slack. Because of this he misses the audition and begins to accept his future as a migrant worker. Tess reveals herself to Roberto as an angel and asks him to put his trust in God and stop trying to control his son. Roberto asks Tess to help him help Tino. Together they go to the music academy, and persuade the professor in charge to give Tino another chance to audition. Meanwhile in the fields Monica reveals herself to Tino and tells him that God wouldn't gift him musically and then not give him the opportunity to praise Him with that gift. Since they are working on a Sunday, Rafael arranges for a priest to give the workers communion. They encourage Tino to play for them but his hands are blistered and he cannot. Roberto arrives to support Tino, telling him that God will give him the strength. Tino begins to play Beethoven's "Ode to Joy" and as the song reverberates through the fields, the professor offers Tino a music scholarship. At the same time, Andrew offers Roberto his job as supervisor, a job that will be less physically demanding and allow the family to stay in one location, near Tino's school.

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601. 天人永隔 ( Til Death Do Us Part )

播出時間：2012.10/11(三)23:10播出(次日下午14:00重播)

頻道：GOOD TV (ch15)好消息電視台

感動指數★★★★★

情節指數★★★★★

思索指數★★★★★

（感謝劇評人劉鴻輝提供中文內容相關資料）



角色：
Molly：莫莉
Jimmy：吉米
Jordan：喬登
Donna：唐娜

劇情大意：
十誡明示：「不可殺人。」此誡範圍包括他殺與自殺。人乃神的形象所造成，是神創造的最高傑作。生命又是神美好無比的恩賜，任何人均不應以任何理由加以毀滅。只要有上帝，活著就有希望。上帝同在，卿何輕生？然而，神也賜人自由意志，使人能自行決定遵行或違背祂，旁人只能勸阻，無法代為決定。是生是死，全在於人。本集＜與天使有約＞以自殺為主題，探討生命的可貴與對賜予生命的至高上帝應懷的感恩與敬愛！

少婦莫莉忙為丈夫喬登籌備生日派對的同時，接到醫師來電告知罹癌。由於她的母親與袓母均於同齡時罹癌逝世，莫莉傷心之餘不願告訴丈夫，以免破壞慶生氣氛。然而在派對上，面對親友祝賀，喬登卻無一絲欣喜。當夜，喬登進入穀倉查看早產的小牛，隨即一陣砰然巨響…喬登飲彈自盡，令妻小與安德烈悲不自勝！他究竟為何自殺？為何安德烈百般勸阻而於事無補？

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526.凌霄奇遇 ( Godspeed )

播出時間：2012.10/10(三)23:10播出(次日下午14:00重播)

頻道：GOOD TV (ch15)好消息電視台

感動指數★★★★★

情節指數★★★★★

思索指數★★★★★

（感謝劇評人劉鴻輝提供中文內容相關資料）

角色：
Josie：喬琪
Diana：黛安娜
Greg：葛雷
Sally Ride：莎莉萊德
Charles Lindbergh：查理林白

 

劇情大意：
本劇罕見地起太空為主題，無垠無涯的太空場景令人嘆為觀止，更強調上帝創造的浩瀚與難以言喻的偉大！同時由美國首位女性太空人莎莉萊德博士客串演出，大大提高可看性與說服力。

哈柏太空望遠鏡的太陽能板因受太空殘骸損傷而有待修復。喬琪桑德少校是奉太空總署指派前往修復的兩位太空人之一。出發前喬琪得知母親去世的消息，又遇見一位罹患癌症的小女孩黛安娜，託她送一封信給神。喬琪的母親雖信仰堅定，但喬琪自己卻是無神論者，不把黛安娜的信當一回事。懷著對母親的思念與同事們的祝福與期望，喬琪如期出發執行任務。這趟旅程會帶給喬琪什麼改變呢？黛安娜的信又會順利送達嗎？一場眾所矚目的凌霄之旅即將開始…

 

Written by: Glenn Berenbeim

Directed by: Tim Van Patten

Produced by: Martha Williamson, Jon Andersen & R.J. Visciglia, Jr.

Guest Cast: 

Major Josie Saunders Sherry Stringfield

Greg Brian McNamara

Diana Hayden Panettiere

  Matt Demille Scotch Ellis Loring

Brad Wong Tim Lounibos

Eddie Testaverde Kamar de los Reyes

Charles Lindbergh Ned Vaughn

Dr. Timothy Cantor Christian Mills

Dr. Sally Ride Herself

Major Josie Saunders grew up reading all about Charles Lindbergh. It was Lindbergh's flight across the Atlantic, along with Josie's own desire to make her mother proud, that fueled her drive to join the Air Force and later NASA. When, just a few days before her first mission into space, Josie learns from a NASA P.R. man, Andrew, that her mother has died, the frightening reality of what she's about to do hits home. When she returns from the funeral and joins her fellow astronauts, we learn that one of the mission's Capcoms, Greg, is Josie's husband. In a private moment, he expresses some concern about her emotional readiness for the mission. He rightly asses that she might be angry and a little scared, but she denies it. Then she meets Diana, a brave little girl with brain cancer, who asks her to deliver a letter to God while she is in space. Josie becomes suddenly awkward and ends her time with Diana, throwing the letter away. Later, she tells Greg the truth: "I don't know where my courage comes from. I don't even know if I ever had it." She is afraid. One night, Diana's words echo in her dreams: "What if something goes wrong?" When she wakes up screaming, Tess, a NASA nurse, comforts her and we learn that while Josie loved her mother deeply, they did not really see eye to eye. Her mother had had a strong faith, but since the death of her father, Josie had given up on God. She had always just wanted to show her mother what she could do by herself--without God, without prayer--like Lindbergh crossing the Atlantic. Tess assures her that Lindbergh was never alone and begins to tell the story of Lucky Lindy as Josie has never heard it before. But she only gets so far before Josie falls asleep. On the day of the mission, Josie meets Sally Ride, who does much to comfort her, and Tess does her part too. She tells Josie that Lindbergh was visited by an angel during his historic flight, and that it was God who got him through, not just his own ability. Josie reminds Tess that she does not believe in God and goes to the shuttle angry, if not quite so scared. The mission goes smoothly until the spacewalk for which Josie had trained so hard. Her tether breaks and then communication is lost; and as she floats off into the dark, soundless solitude of space, the real fear sets in. But she is visited by Monica--Lindbergh's angel--who tells her to tether herself to God, and to trust Him as her mother had always entrusted her to Him in prayer. She gives her Diana's letter, which Josie finally "delivers" to God. Communication is restored and as the shuttle comes to get her she asks Greg, back at mission control, if Diana is there. She is, he assures her; Andrew has made sure of that. Josie tells Diana, "I can't be with you during the surgery. but I'll be praying for you. Every day. Just like my mother prayed for me..."

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525.心心相映 ( Hearts )

播出時間：2012.10/04(四)23:10播出(次日下午14:00重播)

頻道：GOOD TV (ch15)好消息電視台

感動指數★★★★★

情節指數★★★★★

思索指數★★★★★

（感謝劇評人劉鴻輝提供中文內容相關資料）

角色：

Sandra Peña：珊卓裴納
Casey：雀喜
Elena：愛蓮娜
Dan：丹恩
Angela：安琪

 
劇情大意：
本集結合親情與友情等兩大主題，探討母女面對相同問題時，站在專業與友誼的立場各持已見，以各自方式面對。雖因此產生衝突，但發自內心的關切清晰可見。而劇中少女雀喜為重病好友愛蓮娜的一切付出，令人想起聖經金玉珍言：人為朋友捨命，人的愛心就沒有比這更大的…

在愛達荷州波伊斯，一名馬場主人丹恩之妻安琪墜馬不治。而在奧勒岡州波特蘭綜合醫院，一名年輕的病患愛蓮娜急需接受心臟移植，主治醫師珊卓裴納也想盡辦法替她爭取新心。愛妻至深的丹恩難以接受安琪不治的事實，拒絕捐出她的心。在蒙妮卡的介紹下，珊卓醫師的獨生女雀喜與愛蓮娜一見如故。為挽救好友，雀喜隻身到波伊斯與丹恩溝通。丹恩會改變心意嗎？正值豆蔻年華的愛蓮娜，生命能否延續？

 
Written by: Susan Cridland Wick & R.J. Colleary
Directed by: Victor Lobl
Produced by: Martha Williamson, Jon Andersen & R.J. Visciglia, Jr.

Guest Cast: 

Dr. Sandra Peña Maria Conchita Alonso
Casey Jena Malone
Ilena Christina Vidal
    Dan McConnell Travis Tritt
Nurse Karen Nina Girvetz
 
Monica is an aid to Dr. Sandra Pena, a Portland heart surgeon. Sandra's favorite patient, Ilena, is in need of a heart transplant and time is running out to find a compatible donor. Meanwhile, at a hospital in Boise, Angela, the victim of a horse riding accident, lays dying. Sandra is excited to learn that Angela may be the compatible donor Ilena desperately needs. Tess, an organ donor specialist, tries to convince Angela's husband Dan to donate Angela's heart. Unwilling to believe that his wife is dying, he refuses to agree to the transplant. In an attempt to lift Ilena's spirits, Monica introduces her to Sandra's daughter, Casey. The two teenagers quickly become attached.  When Sandra learns that the heart is unavailable, she warns Casey of Ilena's fate, and insists she not see Ilena anymore. Rather than give up hope, Casey takes a bus to Boise, without Sandra's permission, in hopes of convincing Dan to donate Angela's heart. In Boise Casey meets Andrew, who has been sitting with Angela and comforting Dan. Tess introduces Casey to Dan. She tells Dan of Ilena, and how there is a real person in need of Angela's heart. This only angers Dan and, in denial about Angela's condition, he refuses to discuss the matter any further. Defeated, Casey returns to Portland, where an angry Sandra awaits her. While driving home, Sandra and Casey argue, causing an accident. Casey suffers severe head trauma. Monica speaks with a distraught Sandra about Casey's condition and the possibility that Casey's heart may be a good match for Ilena. Sandra refuses to consider the possibility. At the same time Ilena is unwillingly to take her good friend's heart. Monica reveals herself to Sandra, telling her that though she and Casey may not always see eye-to-eye it's okay to have differences, and that the bond between a mother and daughter is one of God's greatest gifts. Meanwhile, Andrew reveals himself to Dan telling him that Angela wishes to donate her heart. As Sandra waits with Casey, she tells her how much she loves their differences and that's what makes their relationship special. Casey recovers and Dan agrees to the donation, but it's too late, Ilena has passed away. Weeks later, Dan receives a letter from Casey, who informs him that Angela's heart did not go unused, it was donated to another needy individual. Casey acknowledges Dan's difficult decision and thanks him for his generous gift of life.

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524.黑白之間 ( Black Like Monica )

播出時間：2012.10/03(三)23:10播出(次日下午14:00重播)

頻道：GOOD TV (ch15)好消息電視台

感動指數★★★★★

情節指數★★★★★

思索指數★★★★★

（感謝劇評人劉鴻輝提供中文內容相關資料）

角色：

Tom McKinsley：湯姆麥金利
James：吉姆
Charlie：查理
Ed：艾德
Lavonda：萊芳妲
Mooney：穆妮
Rosa Parks：蘿莎帕克斯
 

劇情大意：
繼第一季第12集＜善惡之爭＞，以頗激烈的步調探討美國黑人種族問題之後，本集以平鋪直敘，溫和婉轉但直搗內心的步調再次探討相同議題。藉由某小鎮歡迎名人參訪前赫然發生的命案，探討人心面對種族問題時發自內心深處各種黑暗醜態，更鏗鏘有力地強調不論膚色，人人平等的宗旨。

以影集＜三人行＞知名，在第三季＜吾愛吾師＞中飾演主角的男星約翰里特本集中再次擔網要角，飾演調查一名小鎮員警。演出如＜吾愛吾師＞般真摯感人。劇末向黑人同事傾吐內心深處對黑人歧視的一幕尤其動人！最重要的是，以公車上堅拒讓位給白人而知名，爾後成為美國知名黑人民權運動家的蘿莎帕克斯女士親自參與演出，大大增加本劇可看性與說服力。每一細節均引人深思，感動至極…在上帝眼中人人既都平等，人又何憑什麼因膚色自命不凡，睥睨他人，進而自相鬩牆，反目成仇呢？

向來純樸平靜的小鎮，竟發生黑人慘遭繩圈勒斃的兇殺案！而著名的黑人民權運動家蘿莎‧帕克斯女士即將來訪。為了顏面問題，鎮長等人決定暫時掩蓋此事，照常進行一切歡迎與慶祝活動。這樁慘絕人寰的命案，使死者含冤不得雪，也引出人性的醜態與看似寧靜的鎮上隱而未現的種族問題。甚至對最先發現遺體的蒙妮卡，都造成前所未有的巨大衝擊…

 

Guest Cast: 

Sheriff Tom McKinsley John Ritter

James Rick Worthy

Loretta Shelly Robertson

  Charlie Jim Metzler

Ed Fred Applegate

Lavonda Davenia McFadden

Carson Paul Francis

Cyrus Charlie Robinson

Mooney James Jamison

Bud Nicholas Richert

Rosa Parks Herself

Monica encounters Tess on the side of a dirt road on the outskirts of Aynesville, a small Southern Illinois town. Tess, holding a bloodied noose and crying, directs Monica to the body of a dead black man. Tess, in anguish, tells Monica that she has given up on earth, and is returning to heaven. In downtown Aynesville, preparations are being made for the upcoming Civil Rights Day and a visit from Rosa Parks. Lavonda, the director of the celebration, wonders why Mooney, the set builder, is no where to be found. Monica arrives and informs Tom, the sheriff, about the murder. Monica takes Tom, Lavonda, Deputy James, the Mayor and a few others to the murder site, and they identify the body as Mooney's. The group suspects that the murder was committed to ruin the celebration, and, with the exception of Tom and James, decides to keep the murder quiet. To ensure the cover up, Tom reluctantly locks Monica in a jail cell. As a black man, James protests the cover up and the abuse of Monica's civil rights. That night Monica prays for a way to help this town, despite being locked up. Though angels don't need to sleep, Monica does, and has a violent dream about Mooney's death. Monica wakes to find the cell door unlocked, and her skin black. She leaves her cell, and walks down the street, but no one seems to notice that the color of her skin has changed. At the same time, Tom and James discover that Monica is missing. The crowd gathers in the townsquare to meet the bus carrying Rosa Parks, and Monica, still unrecognized, begins to ask the members of the committee if they know where she can find Mooney, which, of course, makes them nervous. Monica returns to the dirt road, hoping to find Tess and some direction, but instead she encounters the Foleys, the men suspected of killing Mooney. Upset that Mooney's murder isn't causing a stir, they plan to kill Monica and leave the body in a more prominent location. Monica flees and, when she stumbles and starts to bleed, she realizes that she is human and becomes very afraid. With the Foleys drawing near, Monica prays that God will make her white again. When the Foleys find Monica, her skin has become white, and they leave confused. Monica weeps, beginning to comprehend her failure. Monica insists on speaking with Rosa Parks, who invites Monica to sit on the bus with her. Monica tearfully recounts her situation to an understanding Ms. Parks, and Tess appears, telling Monica that she too made a mistake by giving up on God, and that He has forgiven both of them. Tess tells Monica that she first had to confront the racism in herself before she can help this town. With newfound confidence, Monica reveals herself to Tom and James, encouraging them to be honest with each other about their own prejudices. After a heartfelt talk, the men announce the death of Mooney to the town, and Monica lays flowers on Mooney's grave resolving to thank him when she sees him for helping to open her eyes.

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