Ordinary Miracles

In court, Kay Woodbury confronts Sally Powell and sees the teen's desperate situation. Moved by Sally's vulnerability and potential, Kay resolves to take her into her home. This marks the start of a tentative guardian-ward relationship rather than a formal case.

Sally moves into Kay's home but remains wary of opening up. She sneaks into Kay's jewelry, pawns it to raise money to run away with her boyfriend. The early bond between them is fragile as trust begins to form under pressure.

Kay and Sally scrape together only about $200, highlighting their precarious financial situation. The plan to move to San Francisco with Sally's boyfriend shows Sally's longing for a fresh start. The duo clings to the possibility of a new life despite the obstacles.

As days pass, Kay and Sally begin to genuinely connect. Kay is struck by Sally's sharp intelligence and even her fondness for chess. Sally, in turn, senses hope growing in Kay and helps her navigate her relationships, including her ex-husband.

While reviewing Sally's papers, Kay learns that Sally's widowed father James lives nearby and that Sally's mother died. This discovery broadens the family narrative and sets new stakes for Sally's future. Kay starts to consider how this secret could affect Sally's life.

Kay contacts James and asks if he can do landscaping for her home, sparking an unexpected friendship. The two quickly connect, providing a potential anchor for Sally's life. Kay also decides to keep Sally's existence discreet at first to avoid overwhelming James.

When Kay finally reveals Sally's existence to James, he reacts with anger and distance, arguing that Kay would not accept him and that he can't pretend Sally doesn't exist. The revelation strains Kay's trust and makes Sally feel rejected. The family thread appears fragile and uncertain.

Feeling betrayed, Sally sneaks back into Kay's life and escalates her rebellion by stealing more jewelry. She and her boyfriend push further when they rob a pawn shop to fund their escape. The danger of their choices becomes all too real.

After the heist, Sally's boyfriend abandons her, leaving her to face the consequences alone. This moment intensifies Sally's crisis and tests Kay's capacity to stay supportive. Kay's calm, steady presence becomes a turning point.

Sally returns home to Kay, expecting judgment, but Kay welcomes her back with quiet, steadfast support. The moment marks a shift from guardianship to genuine care. Sally begins to feel a glimmer of belonging in the makeshift family Kay has built.

Sally starts to consider giving her father James a second chance, signaling a move toward healing. The trio—Kay, Sally, and James—begins shaping a future together. The tension of the earlier betrayals begins to ease as trust slowly returns.

The three of them converge at Miranda's grave, acknowledging the past and choosing to move forward together. It marks a tentative, healing turning point for Sally, Kay, and James. They begin to envision a future built on family and forgiveness.