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Something Blue II

Album: 41: In Hot Pursuit

Episode: 534

Lesson/Theme: Counting the cost

Bible Verse: Luke 14:25-33

Characters: Joanne, Connie

Writer:

Sound Designer: Glenn Montjoy

Original Air Date: November 22, 2003

Last Air Date: February 12, 2010

Description:
Continued from Part 1... Planning a wedding in a few days is not easy, as Connie learns when she tries to call photographers, florists, and pastors. June Kendall and Whit arrive for the big day, and even George Barclay comes to preside over the service. The friends and family hardly see the couple together, however, for Mitch still has to do final exams at the Academy. The couple’s quiet walk after the rehearsal is interrupted when Mitch is suddenly thrown into a car and driven away! Connie pursues the car to a pier, yet she gets taken too...in more ways than one. Mitch explains that it was only some of his FBI friends playing a joke. However, Connie recognizes one of the FBI men as the antique expert who bought the compass! Back at their home, the Bourlands reveal that they wanted to support the mission church Joanne talked about and hired the FBI agent to role-play so they could be discreet. Joanne is deeply touched. Driving away from the incident, Mitch tells Connie how much he enjoys danger. Connie confesses that she "hated what happened," and they talk about their relationship. They conclude that Mitch is certainly supposed to go to Budapest and fight for good, while Connie has a different purpose. Though it's a difficult decision, they decide not to get married. The families and friends still celebrate – at a “We’re-Not-Getting-Married” reception – and the next day Connie sees Mitch off on his international flight. Connie surprisingly feels resolute and unemotional...until she gets into the car with Whit after Mitch is gone and finally surrenders to her emotions.

Questions:
What did Connie’s mom counsel her to do? Why did the Bourlands use the "antique expert" to give money for the church overseas? Connie talked to friends and prayed to hear from God. What are some ways you can discover God’s call for your life?