Counting Miracles

I

Tanner reports to the Coopers’ the following morning dressed in orange. He puts orange on Arlo, too, and clips an electronic tag to his collar so he can track him on his phone. Then he drives to Jasper’s, overcome with an inexplicable sense of familiarity when he arrives. Then he and Arlo set out into the Uwharrie.

II

Jasper drifts in and out of consciousness. He sees the figure again and calls out to Audrey.

III

Kaitlyn confronts Casey about asking Tanner for help. She wonders if Casey is right that Tanner is their only hope of finding Jasper.

IV

Tanner wends his way through the woods after Arlo.

V

Jasper remembers his father, wife, and children as the figure draws closer.

VI

Worried, Kaitlyn eavesdrops on her kids’ conversation about Jasper.

VII

Two hours later, Tanner is still searching for Jasper. Finally he finds Jasper’s truck.

VIII

Tanner opens Jasper’s truck and finds his wallet. He’s shocked when he sees the name on the license. He also finds Jasper’s map, but can’t make sense of it. He moves back out into the woods.

IX

Jasper senses Audrey nearby. Then he realizes Arlo is back.

X

Tanner uses his phone to track Arlo’s location. Finally he finds him near Jasper. He’s weak but still alive. Tanner calls the police and gives Jasper some water while waiting for the EMTs. Then he calls Kaitlyn.

XI

Kaitlyn gives Tanner advice for caring for Jasper.

XII

Tanner stays with Jasper until the ambulance arrives and takes him to the hospital. Afterwards, Tanner drives Jasper’s truck home. He takes his car back to Kaitlyn’s, sits on her porch, and researches Jasper online, shocked by what he finds.

I

Kaitlyn and her children accompany Jasper to the hospital. Kaitlyn works with the emergency physician to get him the best care.

II

Kaitlyn, Casey, and Mitch visit Jasper. He explains what he was doing in the woods. After the visit, the family returns home to find Tanner and Arlo on the porch.

III

Casey and Mitch give Kaitlyn and Tanner space to talk. Kaitlyn updates him on Jasper’s condition. Then Tanner reveals that Jasper’s last name is Johnson and he thinks Jasper’s son or brother might be his biological father. Kaitlyn apologizes for failing to make the connection sooner. Kaitlyn knows he had a family but never talks about them. Kaitlyn suggests Tanner wait a few days before visiting Jasper. Then Tanner apologizes for what happened between them and thanks her for helping him reflect on his needs and wants.

IV

Casey asks Kaitlyn about her conversation with Tanner. Kaitlyn admits she’s unsure what will happen between them.

I

Back at the hotel, Tanner imagines what will happen with Kaitlyn. He tells himself it’s Kaitlyn’s choice if she wants to give him a second chance.

II

Kaitlyn visits Jasper and he reveals what happened with the Littletons.

III

Tanner visits Charlie to ask about Jasper’s family. Charlie reveals Jasper’s story when Tanner tells him he thinks he’s related to Jasper.

IV

After learning that Jasper had a son named David, Tanner visits the county clerk’s office for his birth certificate. He isn’t certain, but feels almost convinced that Jasper is his grandfather. Overwhelmed, he texts Kaitlyn and asks her to meet for advice about Jasper.

V

Kaitlyn agrees to meet with Tanner at her office.

VI

Tanner and Kaitlyn talk at Kaitlyn’s office. He tells her what he’s learned about Jasper’s family. Then he asks her to talk to Jasper on his behalf. Kaitlyn agrees.

VII

Kaitlyn and Tanner leave the office and drive separately to the hospital. On the way, Kaitlyn reflects on Jasper’s story.

VIII

Jasper lies in the hospital, reflecting on what happened to him. Then Kaitlyn visits and tells him about Tanner. Jasper is shocked to learn about David’s former girlfriend Monica Hughes’s fate. David and Monica were in love but Monica moved away and stopped talking to David. Kaitlyn informs him that Monica was pregnant when her family left town and died in childbirth. Jasper is thrilled to hear he has a grandson and agrees to meet Tanner.

I

Tanner spends the following weeks visiting with and getting to know Jasper. They got a DNA test to confirm their relationship. Then one day, Jasper remarks upon Tanner and Kaitlyn’s connection, insisting Tanner tell her that he loves her. Jasper also tells Tanner stories about David.

Meanwhile, Jasper realizes his life is good again. He’s especially thankful for Tanner. One day, he has Tanner take him to his family’s grave.

II

Kaitlyn, Mitch, and Casey visit Tanner and Jasper. While Tanner and the kids are outside, Jasper tells Kaitlyn Tanner loves her and isn’t leaving town. Afterwards, Kaitlyn updates Tanner on Jasper’s health. Then they talk about the future and Tanner reveals he turned down the Cameroon job and is staying in Asheboro indefinitely. After they kiss and express their feelings, they decide to take Casey to the dealership to look for a car.

III

After Kaitlyn and Tanner leave, Jasper opens his Bible. He reads Job and is surprised by how the story ends. Jasper bows his head and thanks God for saving him.