Fireproof

Understanding Respect in Marriage Conflicts

Catherine's Girlfriend That's right, girl. Stand your ground. Make him respect you. If there is one thing a man understands...

Caleb Holt ...it's respect. That's the issue. That's the reason our marriage is failing. She shows me no respect at all. And the saddest part about it is...

Catherine Holt ...he doesn't have a clue. He thinks that our marriage is fine for the most part. You know, he probably thinks...

Caleb Holt Our marriage has been fine until this year! Now, she just goes off the deep end!

Michael Simmons Do you really think this just happened all of a sudden?

[Not fully buying into it]

Caleb Holt I don't know what to think! I don't understand her! She's emotional about everything. She's easily offended, and way too sensitive.

Catherine Holt I mean, he's so insensitive! You know, he doesn't truly care how I feel, he doesn't listen to me.

Caleb Holt And then she starts nagging me, and saying I don't listen to her, or, something like that. It drives me crazy! I feel like I'm going...

Catherine Holt ...insane. You know, he doesn't understand my needs. I feel like we are completely and totally...

Caleb Holt ...incompatible. She's probably whining to her friends, making me sound like a criminal. I can see them right now you know, cryin and having some sort of group hug...

Michael Simmons So you think it's past the point of no return?

Caleb Holt I don't even have a reason to return.

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Fireproof

Promises Often Favor the Positive Outcome

Michael Simmons When most people promise for better or for worse, they really only mean for the better.

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Courageous

Confrontation Over Accountability and Trust

Adam Mitchell What are you doing?

Shane Fuller Adam.

[Instantly rises from his seat]

Adam Mitchell So it's you. This is what you've been doing?

Shane Fuller What? Just double checking the count before I turn it in?

Adam Mitchell No, no, no, don't lie to me. You got bags in your pocket right now.

Shane Fuller You're not gonna turn me in. You'd just make a big, ugly mess, and embarrass the entire department. Besides, it'd be your word against mine.

Nathan Hayes No it wouldn't.

[Entering the scene]

Shane Fuller Oh, I see. You thought this whole thing out. Two cops camp out to bust their friend.

Adam Mitchell What've you been doing the last month? What did you commit to?

Shane Fuller Oh, don't you throw that in my face! I work hard to provide, and $36,000 a year doesn't cut it! You'd do the same thing!

Adam Mitchell I *wouldn't* do the same thing. Does your word mean nothing to you? You signed the same thing we did, and you're throwing it down the toilet for, what, an extra thousand a month?!

Nathan Hayes Adam...

Adam Mitchell You've been lying to all of us, Shane. Your friends, your son, to God!

Nathan Hayes Adam...

Shane Fuller I'm a fellow officer and a friend. You do no want to do this.

Adam Mitchell You're right. I don't.

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Fireproof

Lead Your Heart, Don't Follow It

Michael Simmons Don't follow your heart, because your heart can be deceived. But you gotta lead your heart.

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Courageous

The Impact of Fatherhood on Childhood

David Thomson Do you really feel like it messed up your childhood, not having a dad?

Nathan Hayes More than you know. I struggled with who I was, trying to prove myself. I almost got in a gang. You know, if fathers just did what they're supposed to do, half of the junk we face on the streets wouldn't exist. Why you worried about it? You nervous about being a father one day?

David Thomson I already am one.

Nathan Hayes You got a kid?

[In surprise]

David Thomson A little girl. She's four now. I was playing ball in college, hooked up with a cheerleader. I told her to take care of it, she didn't do it. So I got mad and left her to deal with it herself. You know, she lives thirty minutes away now, and I can't bring myself to go see her.

Nathan Hayes She married?

David Thomson No. I just never really loved her, you know. And then, hearing you guys talking about how, fathers walking out mess up the kids. And then seeing this stuff. I don't wanna be one of those guys.

Nathan Hayes David, part of being a man is about taking responsibility. Any fool can have a child.

David Thomson I'm just tired of feeling guilty.

Nathan Hayes Well, let me break it to you this way: you are guilty. Listen, one day, you, me, and every one of us is gonna have to stand before God. And He's gonna do what good judges do.

David Thomson Well then, I hope my good outweighs my bad, Nathan.

Nathan Hayes That's not the way it works, you know that. Let me put it this way: who's the person you're closest to?

David Thomson Probably my mom.

Nathan Hayes Okay. Suppose she was brutally attacked and murdered in a parking lot. The guy was caught, and put on trial. But he says, "Hey judge, I committed this crime, but, I've done a lot of good in my life." If the judge let him go free, would you say he's a good judge or a bad judge?

David Thomson A bad one.

Nathan Hayes That's right. Because the Bible says that God is a good judge, and He will punish the guilty, not for what they did right, but for what they did wrong. Because He loved us, He sent His son, Jesus Christ, to take the punishment that we deserve, and put it on himself. And that's why he died on the cross. But it only applies if you accept it. That's why I asked for His forgiveness. I asked Him to save me. And I'm a new man because of Christ. Do you understand what I'm telling you? Then what's holding you back?

[David nods]

David Thomson Nothing.

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Fireproof

The Complexity of Marriage Commitments

Michael Simmons What's that ring on your finger mean?

Caleb It means I'm married.

Michael Simmons Yeah, well it also means, you made a lifelong covenant, by putting on that ring, saying your vows. The sad part about it is, when most people promise for better or for worse, they really only mean for the better.

Caleb Holt Catherine and I were in love when we got married. But today, we're two completely different people.

Michael Simmons Caleb, salt and pepper are completely different. Alright, their make-up is different, their taste, and their color. But you always see them together. And when you...hold on a second.

Caleb Holt What are you doing? Hey, Michael, what'd you do that for?

Michael Simmons Caleb, when two people get married, it's for better, or, for worse, for richer, or, for poorer, in sickness, and, in health.

Caleb Holt I know that. But some marriages aren't fireproof. Sometimes, you get burned.

[Annoyed]

Michael Simmons Fireproof doesn't mean that a fire will never come. But that when it does, you'll be able to withstand it.

Caleb Holt You didn't have to glue them together.

Michael Simmons Don't do it, Caleb. If you pull them apart now, you'll end up breaking either one, or both of them.

Caleb Holt I am not a perfect person, but better than most. And if my marriage is failing, it is not all my fault.

Michael Simmons But Caleb, man, I've seen you rush inside a burning building, saving people you don't even know! But you're gonna let your own marriage just burn to the ground.

Caleb Holt Caleb, you are my friend. And I've allowed you to speak freely on this matter. Don't push it.

[Raises to leave]

Courageous

Parental Concerns About Dating Boundaries

Nathan Hayes Derrick, I appreciate your interest in my daughter. But until she's a little older, we're not allowing her to go out on dates.

Derrick Look, this ain't even really a date. We're just try'na hang out.

Nathan Hayes Mm-hm. It's important for us that she be older, and for us to know who she's with.

Derrick You got a problem with me?

Nathan Hayes Look Derrick, we just don't know you, okay? And any young man interested in my daughter needs to explain to me the purpose of the relationship.

Derrick The purpose?? Look, it ain't like Im'ma take advantage of a fifteen year-old girl.

Nathan Hayes Oh, I agree. Now look, if you'd like to get to know us better, you're welcome to join us for lunch on Sunday. We'd be happy to have you.

Nathan Hayes How'd you get that bruise on your face?

Derrick You know what, that's none of your business. You should let Jade make her own decisions.

[Heading back to his car]

Courageous

Struggling with Loneliness and Belonging

Nathan Hayes Derrick, what are you doing? Why are you with these guys?

Derrick I got nobody. I just got nobody, man.

[Breaking into tears]

Fireproof

Strength in Facing Life's Challenges

Michael Simmons Fireproof doesn't mean that a fire will never come. But that when it does, you'll be able to withstand it.

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