Star hockey player, Jeff McHenry, a senior at the exclusive St. Crispin’s prep school enjoys the privileged lifestyle afforded to him by his father’s wealth.  With his team on the heels of the playoffs and his father’s financial support to attend Harvard, Jeff’s future seems secure.  Jeff’s arrogance fuels a rivalry with teammate, Chase Jennings, and draws alliances from both on and off the ice rink.  When Jeff’s substitute History teacher, Andrew, tries to teach his class about the St. Crispian’s Day speech from Shakespeare’s Henry V, it is clear that Jeff has never understood or practiced the humility that made Henry V a great leader.  Jeff’s mettle is tested when a bad investment bankrupts his father.

Jeff painfully accepts his transfer to a public school, but is allayed by his father’s assurance that his college tuition is safe.  Jeff’s adjustment to the socially and economically diverse Eastside High proves to be a difficult one.  He refuses Monica’s invitation, as the interim hockey coach, to join the team.  His disparaging remarks about the last placed team, alienates the players.  That night, Jeff attends a St. Crispin’s house party and discovers that he is no longer part of that social circle.  Even more distressing, is the circulating news that his father’s financial troubles have forced him to tap into his college fund.  Realizing his need for an athletic scholarship, Jeff joins the Eastside team in the hopes of impressing a Harvard scout.  Jeff’s rigorous and punishing practices are in opposition with Monica’s good-natured coaching.

Monica questions Jeff’s incessant determination to go to Harvard and learns that it is part of his fulfillment of his deceased mother’s dream.  Jeff dismisses Monica’s advice that his character determines who he is, not the name of his school.  At the last game of the year, Eastside vs. St. Crispin, Jeff faces off with his school rival, Chase. Jeff tells his teammates that their only chance of winning is for him to shoulder the offense.  Jeff’s talents and selfish play are unable to overcome the dominating St. Crispin’s team.   With only few minutes left and Eastside is being shut out 3-0, Jeff’s frustration mounts.  When Chase insults Jeff, a fight erupts and the two players receive penalties.   A defeated Jeff buries his face in his hands only to look up to discover the entire arena has come to a standstill.

Monica reveals herself as an angel and tells Jeff that although investments go bad and plans change, God’s love for him is constant.  Monica tells Jeff that even though he made a promise to his dying mother, his mother is at a peace in God’s presence.  But this game is Jeff’s chance to prove that he is a true leader.   The arena becomes active and Jeff is released from the penalty box.  He apologizes to his teammates and inspires them with a version of the St. Crispian’s day speech.  Tess and Andrew, spectators at the game, direct the Harvard scout’s attention to Jeff.  Working as a team, Eastide is able to score two quick goals.  Their efforts fall short as time expires before the tying goal reaches past the goal line.  Despite the loss, Jeff’s leadership skills impress the scout, who suggests that there might be an available scholarship for him next semester.

Seventeen-year-old Jason Harris seems to have it all: a loving family, a beautiful girlfriend and aspirations of being a photojournalist.  Jason’s father (Will Harris) a prominent ophthalmologist, has been urging Jason to monitor an old eye injury which resulted in detached retinas.  Monica is assigned to help this family deal with a secret, and she winds up working alongside Jason in a local photo store.  When Monica learns of Jason’s talent for photography, she offers to introduce him to a photographer friend of hers (Andrew) at the Denver Daily Herald.

Jason meets with Andrew and suggests his father for one of their “day in the life” photo spreads.  Andrew takes Jason up on his suggestion and invites Jason to shoot it himself.  Jason spends the next day shadowing his father, but when he returns for one last photo he walks in on his father kissing his receptionist (Sherri) and captures the moment on film.  Jason returns home, now sharing the burden of this secret.  Will talks to Jason privately, blaming his lapse on a midlife crisis — a cancer scare a year ago.  Will assures Jason that it’s over between him and Sherri and that telling his mother would only hurt her.  When Jason refuses to hand over the film, Will grabs the camera from him and rips out the film, unaware that Jason already saved the roll with the incriminating photo.  His faith in his father shattered, Jason’s sense of betrayal ripples into other aspects of his life as he starts skipping school and distancing himself from his girlfriend.  Jason shows the incriminating photo to Monica, who tries to convince him that this is not his secret to keep.

True to his word, Will has terminated his affair and replaced Sherri with a new receptionist (Tess).  But Jason becomes overwhelmed by the burden of his father’s secret and tries to numb the pain in a bottle of Scotch.  Intoxicated, he crashes his father’s car, rendering himself temporarily blind.  As Jason is rushed to the hospital, Renee returns inside the house and discovers the incriminating photo.  With time of the essence, the attending physician informs the family that a corneal transplant will be necessary to restore Jason’s eyesight and that his father is the most qualified man for the job.  But Jason refuses to let his father perform the surgery.  Will is prepared to step out of the way without a fight, but Renee calls him on the carpet.  She tells Will she found the incriminating photo and knows all about his affair.  Renee tells Will to stop acting like a child and make peace with his son.  She then tries to convince Jason to let her deal with their marital issues in her own way, and to let Will perform the surgery.  Will returns to his office where Tess reveals herself as an angel and tells Will that God wants him to fight for his family and that he needs to apologize to Jason without making any excuses.

Monica then reveals herself as an angel to Jason, and miraculously, Jason (though still blind) is able to see Monica glowing.  She tells him it’s up to God (not Jason) to judge his father.  Will comes to see his son and apologize and Jason forgives him.  As father and son embrace, Renee enters with family photos of happier times, a reminder of all that’s worth fighting for in this family.

Seven-year-old Mickey has been despondent since his mother’s recent death. He lives with his Aunt Val and his older brother Ryan. When Ryan learns that Guy Garfield, the star of Mickey’s favorite television show “The Avenging Angel,” will be appearing at an Angel Convention in Portland, he goes there in the hopes of persuading Guy to help his brother. Guy makes a grand entrance by way of his “golden ladder” (which takes him back and forth to Heaven on his weekly series) to cheering fans. But Monica and Tess have observed the real Guy, a boozing womanizer who is anything but angelic. Ryan stretches the truth and asks for help for his “dying” brother. Guy graciously agrees, milking the moment for all its worth. But once he’s offstage, he makes it clear to Monica (who’s filling in as his assistant) that he has no intention of keeping his promise.

Monica decides to keep it for him by driving an unsuspecting Guy to the rural town where Mickey lives. Once Guy realizes he’s been “kidnapped,” he bolts and flags down the sheriff, only to discover that she is Aunt Val. While trying to sort things out, Aunt Val vents her frustration about losing her sister and how her life has suddenly changed. Ryan takes this the wrong way, assuming she resents being stuck with two kids. Ryan explains to Monica how his mom made them lunch every day and tucked them in at night and told them she loved them, whereas Aunt Val just does the minimum. Out of the spotlight, Guy gets a chance to appreciate the simple pleasures of small town life and strikes a rapport with Val.

Meanwhile, Mickey talks to Andrew (his bus driver) about praying for an angel. When Mickey comes home to find “Gabriel” in his living room, he thinks God has answered his prayer. Despite Monica’s pleas, Guy assumes his angel persona and assures Mickey that his mother is in Heaven — conjuring a make-believe image. Mickey packs his overnight bag so that “Gabriel” can take him to Heaven. When Guy tries to explain his way out of this, Mickey runs off and climbs to the top of an old grain silo to wait for the “golden ladder” himself. While Val and Ryan go for help, Monica reveals herself as an angel to Guy. She tells Guy that God wants him to be the man he was before the fame, who served God rather than serving himself. Guy climbs the silo to rescue Mickey and explains that he’s not an angel, but that real angels do exist. Mickey reaches out to Guy and accidentally falls, but Andrew is there to catch him.

Andrew reveals to Mickey that he took his mother to Heaven and helps him understand the difference between Guy’s make-believe version of Heaven versus the awesome reality of being in God’s presence. Comforted by Andrew’s words, Mickey is finally able to say goodbye to his mother and move forward. Aunt Val embraces her nephews, telling them how much she loves them, and a spiritually renewed Guy joins the restored family as they return home.

Liam Cadegan works for ApexOne Technologies, a high-tech company which has just been bought as part of a merger.  While Liam is generally secure in his job and is clearly devoted to his family, he starts to become affected by the paranoia of those around him in the wake of the company president’s termination.  Tess points out that in a tense climate, even the least competitive person can switch gears and become a predator.  Harlow meets with the employees by video conference and introduces Monica as the new vice president of community relations.  Monica suggests aligning themselves with the Special Olympics and offers to arrange a meeting this weekend with her contact (Andrew).

Liam, whose son will be participating in the Special Olympics, supports the idea, acknowledging the fact that his son is disabled.  But Harlow preempts Monica’s suggestion in favor of a corporate retreat he’s scheduled this weekend.  Josh Whitman (one of Liam’s colleagues) reads between the lines and advises Liam to prepare for a gladiator-style competition which will likely determine the company’s next president.  Liam breaks the news to his son, Matt, that he won’t be able to be there for the preliminaries, but he will definitely be there for the finals.

Tess guides the VP’s through the retreat, which is designed to get them to know each other personally so they can work together better professionally.  The first game is musical chairs, in which a meek Liam is promptly eliminated.  When Josh wins the contest by pulling the last chair away from Monica, Liam realizes that he will have to be ruthless if he wants to win.  When Tess announces this evening’s outdoor challenge, Liam realizes he must decide between attending his son’s race or competing for a chance at promotion.  Monica is the first to notice the change in Liam and tries to get him to see what he’s sacrificing.  But when she suggests he isn’t actually interested in becoming the company president, he thinks she’s just trying to psych him out.

The final phase of the competition involves a search for clues to locate a flag to be planted at the top of a mountain.  As Josh predicted, the president will be selected from the winning team.  Liam’s team manages to work together and capture the flag until Neil trips and breaks his ankle.  Unwilling to let anything (or anyone) stand in his way, Liam proceeds to the top of the mountain alone.  But when he reaches the summit, Tess reminds Liam that, in order to win, his whole team had to make it to the top.  Liam rushes back to get his teammates, but finds only Monica.  She tells him that Josh’s team stopped to help Neil and have taken him back to the retreat center.  Liam refuses to concede, convinced that he needs this promotion in order to provide for his “special needs” son.  Monica reveals herself as an angel and tells him that Matt’s deepest need is his family and that Liam’s most important job is being a father.  Liam arrives in time to see Matt and cheer him on.  Matt appears to be winning the race, but stops to aid a fellow athlete who falls down.  Liam beams with pride as he watches his son cross the finish line while supporting the injured competitor.  Harlow arrives and offers Liam the promotion, saying he’s got the qualities he wants in a leader, someone who’s willing to do what it takes to get to the top.  But Liam turns down the promotion, having learned a powerful lesson not only from Monica, but from his son.

11-year-old Corey Taylor is hanging out at the local newsstand when he spies a locket dangling near the cash register.  He steals the locket in plain view and runs off before anyone can catch him.  Alice Dupree, the newsstand attendant, contacts the police regarding the theft.  Monica arrives on the scene as the officer on duty to get all the information.  Alice gives Monica a photo of the culprit who was caught on her security camera as well as a sketch of the heart-shaped locket, which Alice describes as a priceless family heirloom given to her by her mother.

Monica pays a visit to Corey’s school and discovers that he’s an orphan with a heart condition.  But Alice remains unsympathetic, anxious to get her locket back.  Monica tracks Corey down at the local arcade and gives him the opportunity to return the locket on his own.  When he doesn’t show up, Alice is irritated with Monica’s trusting attitude.  It just confirms what she’s believed all along, that trust leads to disappointment.  Monica catches up with Corey at the arcade and spends some time getting to know him.  He explains what it’s like to live at the boys home, waiting for someone to adopt him.  He’s come close a couple times, but when they find out he’s got a heart defect, they change their minds.  Monica gives Corey a second chance to return the locket, but on his way there, some bullies rough him up and steal the locket.  Corey tries to explain this to Alice, but she doesn’t believe him.  Corey explains that he’s prayed for God to send him a mother and that he stole the locket so he would have a gift when the time comes.  Alice is unmoved until he collapses before her eyes.

Corey is rushed to the hospital.  Alice feels bad for him, but still considers herself the victim in all this.  Tess tells Alice to stop thinking of herself and go to the hospital and forgive Corey.  Monica notices that Alice is softening toward Corey and suggests that maybe God has already found a mother for Corey — Alice.  Alice doesn’t appreciate Monica’s meddling, but as she spends more time with Corey, Alice starts to consider the possibility of adopting.  But she’s still unsure that she has what it takes, feeling that she could never live up to being the kind of mom her own mother was to her.  But Tess encourages Alice to make the change.  Alice tells Corey the good news and he is elated.  Alice braces herself for all the legal red tape, but is amazed when things fall into place quickly.  Alice heads to the hospital with the final papers, but when she arrives, she finds that Corey has taken a turn for the worse.  Alice goes into a tailspin, unprepared to make the emotional commitment only to lose him.

Monica reveals herself to Alice as an angel, exposing the fact that Alice’s locket was not the cherished reminder of her mother she claimed it to be.  In fact, her mother was an abusive alcoholic who beat her.  Monica points out that Alice is a survivor, but that she hasn’t healed.  God wants her to learn what it’s like to love without fear.  With a renewed sense of purpose, Alice works up the courage to be the mother that Corey needs her to be.  Corey returns the locket to Alice, which now contains his own picture, and with his last breath, he is able to say the words he’s been waiting to say: “I love you, mom.”

Detective Frank McCovey and his narcotics team obtain a warrant to raid the house of an elusive drug dealer based on a tip from his informant.  The targeted address is an African-American neighborhood known for its criminal element.  McCovey leads the raid, ignoring the signs that indicate they may be at the wrong house.  McCovey charges through the apparent empty residence and mistakenly shoots an innocent eleven-year-old boy, Jamal Griffin, who is hospitalized in critical condition.  Reverend Davis, hardened by the social injustices perpetrated on his community, proclaims that this one will not be ignored.  Andrew, an Internal Affairs agent, suggests the truth behind the tragic event lies with the accidental death of McCovey’s ten-year-old daughter’s by a black man.  McCovey refuses to discuss the matter, insisting that he followed proper procedure.

Meanwhile, Jamal’s mother begins her vigil beside her unconscious son and is joined by the police department’s community relations officer, Monica.  McCovey’s suspension does not appease Rev. Davis, who skillfully uses the media to further his own agenda of social unrest, under the guise of protecting the Griffins’ wishes.  McCovey wrestles with his own conscience as he reflects on the circumstances of the shooting.  News of the drug dealer’s apprehension at a different address only pushes McCovey to blame his informant.  McCovey insists he correctly wrote down the relayed information, but is unable to recover the piece of paper to aid his case.  His wife and his partners try to help him realize that he may be pushing himself too hard and making mistakes, but McCovey refuses to listen or apologize.  Tess, a new parishioner to Rev. Davis’ church, warns the reverend that his call to arms may incite violence against the police department.  Rev. Davis refutes Tess’ claim until proven wrong when a brick, bearing the words on Rev. Davis’ flyer, is thrown through the McCovey’s window, injuring McCovey’s son.

The next day, Jan confronts her husband with the piece of paper indicating he communicated the wrong information on the arrest warrant.  Overwrought with the guilt of shooting an innocent child, McCovey goes to his daughter’s grave prepared to end his life where Andrew reveals that he is an angel and was with his daughter when she died.  Andrew helps McCovey face his racial prejudice stemming from the accidental death of his daughter by a black man.  This subconscious racism is what made McCovey less careful in an African-American neighborhood.  Andrew tells him that God loves him and forgives him, but now that he is aware of his prejudice, he must conquer it.  Rev. Davis’ parish disapprovingly receives the contrite McCovey and Rev. Davis refuses to listen to his apologies.  Monica, Tess and Andrew reveal themselves to convince Rev. Davis that he must forgive McCovey.  McCovey remorsefully apologizes to the congregation and Rev. Davis offers his hand in peace.  Jamal’s mother praises God as her son regains consciousness.

Tess hires Kathy Benson, a mother of three whose husband is in prison, to wrap gifts for the Christmas rush. Meanwhile, Andrew is conducting an anger management course at the prison where Kathy’s husband is serving a five year sentence for manslaughter. Andrew asks the prisoners to submit their applications for Project Angel Tree, a nationwide program which enables them to submit their children’s names to receive Christmas gifts from good Samaritans. While Kathy’s at work, Monica baby-sits the Benson children (Travis, Cassie and Cody) and discovers that Cody has Tourette’s Syndrome, a chemical brain disorder which causes him to involuntarily twitch, emitting hiccup like sounds.

In a newscast, we see footage of the attack on the 17-year-old boy (Matt McHale) one year ago which landed Joe in prison for manslaughter. When Kathy gets home, Monica discusses the effect of the attack on Cody’s relationship with his father, who have not spoken since last Christmas. Kathy brings Travis and Cassie to visit their father while Cody remains home with Monica. Joe decides to participate in Project Angel Tree, but fails to submit a gift request for Cody. Two weeks later, Kathy is at work when Sally McHale shows up and lashes out at her for her son’s death. Cody witnesses the interchange, triggering an episode, and comes to his mother’s defense, saying he’s to blame. Tess pulls Mrs. McHale aside and gets her to see how her anger isn’t helping matters and that forgiveness could go a long way toward beginning the healing process for both families.

Meanwhile, Monica talks with Cody about why he feels responsible for Matt’s death. In flashback, we return to the night when Joe took his son to the drug store to replace a broken Christmas ornament. A fairly innocent exchange between Matt and Cody turns ugly as Cody’s Tourette’s flares up and Matt calls him a retard, shoving him to the ground. Joe snaps and punches Matt, whose head cracks against the counter, killing him. Joe lashes out at Cody, etching the blame in his memory. At the prison, Andrew gets Joe to take a hard look at how his relationship with his father affected his relationship with Cody and to take responsibility for his actions. Joe eventually realizes the harm of his actions, as well as his words, and wonders if it’s too late to salvage his relationship with Cody.

Back at the Benson’s house, Sally McHale makes a surprise visit with Angel Tree gifts, having chosen Travis and Cassie’s names from the tree, and takes that first step toward healing. Cody is about to leave the room when Tess stops him to show him that his father didn’t forget him. Cody reads a letter in which his father apologizes for what he said to him the night of the attack. Joe accepts full responsibility and tells his son how he’s learning how to control his anger and asks for his forgiveness. Monica and Kathy escort Cody to the prison to be reunited with his father.

Monica and Tess are captivated by the thousands of stars that decorate the beautiful night sky.  Monica elaborates on the majesty of God’s heavens as it is revealed that the angels are actually sitting in planetarium hosted by Andrew.  Across the city, fifteen year-old Lucy Baker sits in her room looking at the sky, where only the moon can be seen above the city lights.  Erica Baker joins her daughter and the two share a moment pondering what or who created the universe.  “It’s just luck,” responds Lucy’s father and science teacher, John.   Lucy is not convinced that her atheist father is right.

At school, tension runs high between John and Lucy, who is barely maintaining a C average.  John reminds Lucy that her grade hinges on her next research paper and she needs to come up with a topic.  Despite her struggles in science, Lucy excels in Monica’s English class.  Monica encourages Lucy’s growing curiosity of how the universe was created by allowing Lucy to combine her research for her English essay and her science project.  Lucy is pleased that her science paper to prove the existence of God will antagonize her father.  John dismisses Lucy’s idea as mindless speculation and demands she pick another topic or fail the assignment. Their differences are momentarily set aside when Erica informs them that her ovarian cancer, which was in remission, has returned.  John is confident that medical science will successfully get them through it again.

As Erica’s health gradually declines, she begins to question her own beliefs.  Lucy goes to the planetarium to continue her research despite her father’s objections.  There Andrew suggests that she look into Intelligent Design Theory, which claims that the universe is too complex and precise to be a random coincidence.  Andrew asks Lucy, “if you discover a watch…sitting on a tree stump.   Would you assume that all these little springs and wheels and gears fell out of the sky and landed together just right to make this watch?”  The next day, Lucy’s discovers from a classmate that the survival rate for a second bout with ovarian cancer is practically zero.  Overwhelmed at the prospect of losing her mother, Lucy confides to Monica her feelings of helplessness.  Monica consoles Lucy, explaining that her name means “bringer of light,” and that her mother is still alive and needs her now more than ever.  Lucy is determined to prove the existence of God to comfort her ailing mother.

Lucy turns in her two papers,  but is distraught that her mother doesn’t find the inspiration she is looking for in Lucy’s science paper.  Monica suggests that Lucy has given her mother the wrong paper to read.  Lucy, with Nurse Tess’ help, takes her mother outside the city limits to see the stars.  Erica reads Lucy’s English essay, which states how grateful Lucy is for the beauty of the universe…grateful to God.  John arrives at the hospital to find his wife missing and his frantic search leads him to the planetarium where Monica encourages him to take the first step and invite God into his heart.  John does so, and is answered by Monica who reveals herself as an angel.  Monica tells John that God loves him, and he is miraculously transported to the clearing, where the family is reunited in God’s love.

Miguel and Anna’s marriage is interrupted by Anna’s father, Tommy, who rejects his daughter’s decision to marry Miguel, the father of their 6-month old child.  Unmoved by Anna’s protests of love, Tommy dismisses Miguel because of his gang affiliation.  Tommy insists the two teenagers stay away from each other.  Andrew and Rafael, working with the church, try to get Miguel to participate in a community outreach program for teenage fathers, but his participation is only to appease the suspicions of the local police.  Miguel is determined to gain his respect the only way he knows how, through the gang.

Gonzo, the hot-tempered leader, informs Miguel of his plans to kill a rival gang member.  Miguel returns home to discover his mother, Lorena, has given away his room to Monica, who works as a church volunteer.  This furthers Miguel’s withdrawal from the people who truly care about him.  Lorena confides to Monica her disappointment in her son’s lifestyle and longing for the son he once was.  Miguel and Anna meet the next day at the family run restaurant owned by Tommy.  Tommy voices his displeasure with Miguel and his friends to an attentive new customer, Tess.  Tess recognizes that Tommy’s intolerance is closely linked with his own questionable past that he is trying to escape.  Gonzo pressures Miguel to kill one of their rivals after a failed earlier attempt.  Miguel struggles with his decision and privately turns to God for guidance.

Monica tries to convince Miguel that his family is in need of him, not the gang.  Misguided by his father’s legacy, Miguel is undeterred in carrying out his orders.  Miguel’s hesitation at the critical moment infuriates Gonzo, who fears their rival will retaliate.  Miguel rushes home to gather his few belongings and asks Anna to leave town with him.  Anna’s devotion to Miguel leads her to reluctantly follow him with their son.   As they get into the car to leave, there is a drive-by shooting by the rival gang, which injures Anna and the baby.  They are rushed to the hospital where Miguel is relieved to discover that the injuries are not critical.  The doctor explains that his baby was fortunate to have the car seat buckle interfere with the path of the bullet.  Miguel realizes what he learned in his parenting class, the proper way to buckle a baby in a car, saved his son’s life.  Tommy arrives at the hospital incensed at Miguel.

At Tess’ urging, Tommy dispels Miguel’s glorified memory of his father and explains to Miguel that his father killed himself playing Russian Roulette.  The shocking news drives Miguel away.  Miguel concludes that his entire life has been a failure.  Monica tells Miguel that there are many people who love and need him, but he must take responsibility for his actions.  Monica takes Miguel to church where Rafael reveals that he is an angel sent by God, just like Monica, Tess and Andrew.  Rafael urges Miguel to open his heart to God because through His grace, he can live in the truth and start over again.  Miguel returns to the hospital to apologize to Tommy.  Miguel promises that he will be a good father and offers his cooperation with the police.

Monica and Andrew are planning a surprise party for Tess to show their appreciation.  A new angel, Ronald, from Records and Permanent Files, shows up at the party hoping to meet Tess.  The only problem is that Tess is running late and the hotel’s banquet manager, Mr. Nalls, is pressuring them to move things along for the Chamber of Commerce banquet at five.  Meanwhile, Tess, who is under the impression that Monica’s in trouble, is having car problems, pulls into a diner/car repair station where a none-too-helpful cashier, Kelly, tells her she’ll have to wait until Penny returns from a tow call.

Meanwhile, back at the banquet room, Ronald tells Monica and Andrew about how he daydreams about helping people face to face.  But he doesn’t feel he has what it takes to be a caseworker. Tess, meanwhile, tries to get Kelly to help her, but Kelly insists she doesn’t do favors, that anytime you do things for other people, you just get in trouble.  As the five o’clock hour arrives with no sign of Tess, the Chamber of Commerce banquet starts moving in.  While Ronald has a pretty good idea of who Tess is, Monica and Andrew try to fill in the blanks, such as Tess’s gift for music.  We then see that Tess is using that very gift to get through to Kelly.  Kelly finally explains how her father ran into a burning house to save a man’s life and they both died.  Once Tess realizes that Kelly refuses to be swayed, she offers to give Kelly her beloved Cadillac if she’ll just drive her where she needs to be.

Tess finally arrives.  Monica and Andrew explain how they’ve spent the entire afternoon talking about her and how they’ve come to realize even more how much she means to them.  They then present her with their gift — a beautiful hood ornament for her car.  Tess introduces Kelly — when Ronald suddenly recognizes her last name.  Ronald pulls Monica aside so that she can deliver God’s message to Kelly.  But Monica tells Ronald that this time, God is calling him to deliver the message.  With a little push from Monica, Ronald reveals himself as an angel (along with Monica, Andrew and Tess).  He tells Kelly that her father was a brave man and that while two people died that day, one little boy’s life was saved — the man who is being honored this evening as Man of the Year — Brandon White.  Brandon White then steps up to the podium to deliver his acceptance speech.  He speaks of the perfect stranger (Kelly’s father) who gave his life for his and explains how he dedicated himself to be deserving of the second chance he received.