"Celebrity IOU" Taraji P. Henson's Garden Surprise

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Movie Name	"Celebrity IOU" Taraji P. Henson's Garden Surprise
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Year	2023
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1 00:00:01,734 --> 00:00:03,634 [Jonathan] Awards for playing a NASA mathematician on the silver screen, 2 00:00:03,634 --> 00:00:05,634 or one tough cookie on TV, 3 00:00:05,634 --> 00:00:07,600 aren't what defined Taraji P. Henson. 4 00:00:07,600 --> 00:00:11,467 My father would always say if you are a blessing it is your job to be a blessing. 5 00:00:11,467 --> 00:00:13,600 [Jonathan] She has a heart of gold and people in her life, 6 00:00:13,600 --> 00:00:15,533 she would do just about anything for. 7 00:00:15,533 --> 00:00:18,066 I hear you have a favorite show? What's that show? 8 00:00:18,066 --> 00:00:19,266 The brothers. 9 00:00:19,266 --> 00:00:21,500 -You called for a little bit of help? -[all exclaiming] 10 00:00:21,500 --> 00:00:24,100 [Jonathan] Jahel is one of those people. 11 00:00:24,100 --> 00:00:25,867 [Taraji] She treats me like her daughter. 12 00:00:25,867 --> 00:00:29,266 [Jonathan] Not just a housekeeper to Taraji but like a second mom. 13 00:00:29,266 --> 00:00:30,000 [Taraji] I just fell in love with her as a single mother. 14 00:00:30,000 --> 00:00:31,000 [Taraji] I just fell in love with her as a single mother. 15 00:00:31,600 --> 00:00:33,000 I'm a single mother. 16 00:00:33,000 --> 00:00:34,967 [Jonathan] Who has been by her side through good and bad. 17 00:00:34,967 --> 00:00:37,066 [Taraji] The fact that she chose me during a pandemic 18 00:00:37,066 --> 00:00:39,734 where everybody was so scared to be around other humans. 19 00:00:39,734 --> 00:00:41,533 I just love her for that. 20 00:00:41,533 --> 00:00:43,867 [Jonathan] And now Taraji is saying thank you... 21 00:00:43,867 --> 00:00:45,166 [all grunting] 22 00:00:45,166 --> 00:00:48,333 [Jonathan] ...with a renovation of Jahel's favorite space. 23 00:00:48,867 --> 00:00:50,500 Did you see that? 24 00:00:50,500 --> 00:00:52,734 [Jonathan] Creating a gorgeous garden sanctuary... 25 00:00:52,734 --> 00:00:56,367 The house is gonna be white. It's gonna be a nice pop with the color. 26 00:00:56,367 --> 00:00:57,600 Isn't that pretty? 27 00:00:57,600 --> 00:00:59,367 -[Jonathan] Taraji says her friends... -Open your eyes. 28 00:00:59,367 --> 00:01:00,000 -Oh, my God! -[all exclaiming] 29 00:01:00,000 --> 00:01:01,000 -Oh, my God! -[all exclaiming] 30 00:01:01,467 --> 00:01:03,100 [Jonathan] ...has always dreamed of. 31 00:01:03,100 --> 00:01:06,000 [Jahel] It's so beautiful. 32 00:01:06,000 --> 00:01:07,900 [theme music playing] 33 00:01:09,000 --> 00:01:15,074 Do you want subtitles for any video? -=[ ai.OpenSubtitles.com ]=- 34 00:01:18,266 --> 00:01:20,600 [Taraji] Hey, field trip. 35 00:01:20,600 --> 00:01:22,900 -[man] Field trip. -[Taraji] Field trip. 36 00:01:23,867 --> 00:01:26,100 Taraji, you been under a reno for a while, right? 37 00:01:26,100 --> 00:01:28,734 I have but we're not... it's not about me today. 38 00:01:28,734 --> 00:01:29,700 -Mm-mm. -No. 39 00:01:29,700 --> 00:01:30,000 [Taraji] It's about sharing your gifts. 40 00:01:30,000 --> 00:01:31,000 [Taraji] It's about sharing your gifts. 41 00:01:31,367 --> 00:01:33,066 When you are given a gift, it's a blessing... 42 00:01:33,066 --> 00:01:34,634 and my father was... may he rest in peace. 43 00:01:34,634 --> 00:01:38,467 My father would always say if you are a blessing, it is your job to be a blessing. 44 00:01:38,467 --> 00:01:40,967 -So... that's how I live my life. -I like that. 45 00:01:40,967 --> 00:01:42,634 Have you swung a sledgehammer? 46 00:01:42,634 --> 00:01:46,467 Because I'm noticing you've got some, you know, jewel fingers there. 47 00:01:46,467 --> 00:01:49,600 I really love working... getting my hands dirty. 48 00:01:49,600 --> 00:01:51,000 -Yeah, exactly. -[Taraji laughs] 49 00:01:51,000 --> 00:01:53,367 Those nails look like they've been doing some hard construction. 50 00:01:53,367 --> 00:01:54,634 Exactly. 51 00:01:54,634 --> 00:01:57,367 I wouldn't mind swinging a sledgehammer. I've never done it before. 52 00:01:57,367 --> 00:01:59,266 I'm sure I can blow off a lot of steam. 53 00:01:59,266 --> 00:02:00,000 [Drew] Tell us about Jahel and winter 54 00:02:00,000 --> 00:02:01,000 [Drew] Tell us about Jahel and winter 55 00:02:01,266 --> 00:02:04,266 because they sound like the most amazing duo mom and daughter. 56 00:02:04,266 --> 00:02:06,600 -They both live together, right? -Yes. Yes. 57 00:02:06,600 --> 00:02:10,367 And at the time, I had just moved back from Chicago 58 00:02:10,367 --> 00:02:12,500 because Empire had come to a close, 59 00:02:12,500 --> 00:02:15,700 and my prior housekeeper, she retired. 60 00:02:15,700 --> 00:02:17,734 And it was time to find someone else. 61 00:02:17,734 --> 00:02:20,500 And so, when I met her, it was just something about... 62 00:02:20,500 --> 00:02:22,066 I just wanted to hug her. 63 00:02:22,066 --> 00:02:24,734 I mean, she's just the sweetest, sweetest person. 64 00:02:24,734 --> 00:02:27,000 And of course as we got to know each other, 65 00:02:27,000 --> 00:02:29,500 I just loved her and her story. 66 00:02:29,500 --> 00:02:30,000 And I just fell in love with her as a single mother. 67 00:02:30,000 --> 00:02:31,000 And I just fell in love with her as a single mother. 68 00:02:32,533 --> 00:02:34,100 I'm a single mother. 69 00:02:34,100 --> 00:02:37,000 [Jonathan] Taraji says she helped came to this country from El Salvador, 70 00:02:37,000 --> 00:02:38,500 over 30 years ago. 71 00:02:38,500 --> 00:02:40,467 And through lots of ups and downs, 72 00:02:40,467 --> 00:02:43,700 Jahel has always taken amazing care of Taraji 73 00:02:43,700 --> 00:02:45,700 since she was hired three years ago. 74 00:02:45,700 --> 00:02:47,734 [Taraji] The fact that she chose me during a pandemic 75 00:02:47,734 --> 00:02:50,700 where everybody was so scared to be around other humans. 76 00:02:50,700 --> 00:02:52,266 I just love her for that. 77 00:02:52,266 --> 00:02:55,100 And the way she takes such great care of me 78 00:02:55,100 --> 00:02:57,600 and I just feel like she mothers me. 79 00:02:57,600 --> 00:03:00,000 And now, Taraji wants to say thank you with a surprise renovation of her backyard. 80 00:03:00,000 --> 00:03:01,000 And now, Taraji wants to say thank you with a surprise renovation of her backyard. 81 00:03:02,367 --> 00:03:05,367 [Drew] So how are we going to transform Jahel's place? 82 00:03:05,367 --> 00:03:09,700 What I love about her is she loves planting. She loves the outdoors. 83 00:03:09,700 --> 00:03:13,266 So I thought what a great way to pay it forward to her. 84 00:03:13,266 --> 00:03:16,100 -To give her her own garden, you know? -[Drew] Amazing. 85 00:03:16,100 --> 00:03:17,266 Here's the house. 86 00:03:17,266 --> 00:03:18,500 [Drew] Pull it over. 87 00:03:18,500 --> 00:03:20,266 [Taraji laughs] We almost passed it. 88 00:03:20,266 --> 00:03:22,166 [imitates tires screeching] 89 00:03:22,166 --> 00:03:23,467 [Drew] So, where she right now? 90 00:03:23,467 --> 00:03:25,367 She might be outside, knowing her, she loves the outdoors. 91 00:03:25,367 --> 00:03:26,467 -In the garden? -Yes. 92 00:03:26,467 --> 00:03:27,867 [Drew] Okay, why don't we sneak around the side? 93 00:03:27,867 --> 00:03:29,634 [Taraji] Oh, let's go get her. I'm so excited. 94 00:03:29,634 --> 00:03:30,000 -I almost wore the same boots, by the way. -Did you? 95 00:03:30,000 --> 00:03:31,000 -I almost wore the same boots, by the way. -Did you? 96 00:03:31,867 --> 00:03:33,600 How're we supposed to sneak up on her with those heels? 97 00:03:33,600 --> 00:03:35,266 Well, she won't hear it, it's outside. 98 00:03:35,266 --> 00:03:36,700 [both chuckle] 99 00:03:36,700 --> 00:03:40,867 [Taraji] I've been out of LA working in Atlanta, so I hadn't seen her. 100 00:03:40,867 --> 00:03:43,734 Let's climb over... Oh, you've got nails. Can't do that either. 101 00:03:43,734 --> 00:03:46,266 You wore the worst sneaking out of all time. 102 00:03:46,266 --> 00:03:47,700 [Taraji] Oh, no, it's not. It's fashion. 103 00:03:47,700 --> 00:03:49,000 [Jonathan laughs] 104 00:03:49,000 --> 00:03:50,867 [Taraji] I was racing back there because 105 00:03:50,867 --> 00:03:51,867 I just want to see her and hug her, 106 00:03:51,867 --> 00:03:53,533 because I hadn't seen her in a while. 107 00:03:53,533 --> 00:03:56,734 Just the smile on her face and just seeing her... 108 00:03:56,734 --> 00:03:57,967 I just wanted to hug her. 109 00:03:57,967 --> 00:04:00,000 Hi, beautiful. 110 00:04:00,000 --> 00:04:00,600 Hi, beautiful. 111 00:04:00,600 --> 00:04:01,000 -I missed you. -I missed you so much. 112 00:04:04,734 --> 00:04:08,000 And then, I was excited about springing, you know, her surprise. 113 00:04:08,000 --> 00:04:10,433 I have a surprise for you. 114 00:04:11,467 --> 00:04:13,367 -Really? -Look. 115 00:04:13,367 --> 00:04:15,533 You know you mean so much to me. 116 00:04:16,166 --> 00:04:18,266 I just love your spirit. 117 00:04:18,266 --> 00:04:20,266 I love you as a single mom. 118 00:04:20,266 --> 00:04:22,100 You do so much for me. 119 00:04:22,100 --> 00:04:24,467 But I wanted to do something special for you. 120 00:04:25,734 --> 00:04:27,500 [Taraji gasps] Hi, Winter! 121 00:04:27,500 --> 00:04:29,367 Come in. Group hug! 122 00:04:29,367 --> 00:04:30,000 I missed you guys so much. 123 00:04:30,000 --> 00:04:31,000 I missed you guys so much. 124 00:04:31,967 --> 00:04:34,367 God, I missed you guys so much. 125 00:04:34,367 --> 00:04:37,266 -You look so good. -Thank you. So do you. 126 00:04:37,266 --> 00:04:38,533 So do you. 127 00:04:38,533 --> 00:04:40,734 [Jahel] I love Taraji like a family. 128 00:04:40,734 --> 00:04:44,467 She is like... my daughter. 129 00:04:44,467 --> 00:04:46,266 And I take care of her. 130 00:04:46,266 --> 00:04:51,467 Because she is... she's very a special person. 131 00:04:51,467 --> 00:04:53,600 Very caring. 132 00:04:53,600 --> 00:04:57,000 She doesn't see me like employee. 133 00:04:57,500 --> 00:04:59,734 She's like family, 134 00:04:59,734 --> 00:05:00,000 because she treat me with respect. 135 00:05:00,000 --> 00:05:01,000 because she treat me with respect. 136 00:05:02,367 --> 00:05:06,266 So, you know I've had Winter helping me with this surprise. 137 00:05:06,266 --> 00:05:09,166 -We needed a inside person to, kind of, help-- -Double agent. 138 00:05:09,166 --> 00:05:10,333 Yes. 139 00:05:10,333 --> 00:05:13,367 So, I really wanted to do something special for you both 140 00:05:13,367 --> 00:05:15,166 because you mean that much to me. 141 00:05:15,166 --> 00:05:16,367 Thank you. 142 00:05:16,367 --> 00:05:20,166 I hear you have a favorite show that you like to watch? 143 00:05:20,867 --> 00:05:22,500 -Yeah. -And what's that show? 144 00:05:22,500 --> 00:05:24,066 The brothers. 145 00:05:24,066 --> 00:05:25,734 -The brothers. -The brothers. 146 00:05:25,734 --> 00:05:28,066 -Did somebody call for a little bit of help? -[all exclaiming] 147 00:05:30,367 --> 00:05:31,000 Hi, how're you? 148 00:05:34,634 --> 00:05:37,000 You don't know how much Taraji talks about the both of you, 149 00:05:37,000 --> 00:05:41,166 and that she loves you and that you are like a mom away from mom. 150 00:05:41,166 --> 00:05:42,867 It sounds like you are her family 151 00:05:42,867 --> 00:05:45,967 and we want to be a part of really helping give something back to both of you. 152 00:05:45,967 --> 00:05:49,533 -Thank you. Thank you so much. -Because you deserve it. 153 00:05:49,867 --> 00:05:51,600 You worked so hard. 154 00:05:51,600 --> 00:05:52,634 [laughing] 155 00:05:52,634 --> 00:05:54,867 And just everything that you've been through, 156 00:05:54,867 --> 00:05:57,000 you know, I am very protective of you. 157 00:05:57,000 --> 00:05:58,700 [Taraji] Winter is transitioning, 158 00:05:58,700 --> 00:06:00,000 and I know it's a scary thing to go through 159 00:06:00,000 --> 00:06:00,867 and I know it's a scary thing to go through 160 00:06:00,867 --> 00:06:01,000 but she is just so warm and welcoming. 161 00:06:04,533 --> 00:06:07,500 Winter's like an extended child of mine. 162 00:06:07,500 --> 00:06:10,000 [Winter] I had to come out twice to my mom. 163 00:06:10,000 --> 00:06:14,100 So, I knew coming out the second time as a trans woman, 164 00:06:14,100 --> 00:06:15,867 I didn't know how to gauge that 165 00:06:15,867 --> 00:06:17,867 because I was so scared of losing her. 166 00:06:17,867 --> 00:06:22,433 It's hard when some people don't understand. 167 00:06:23,100 --> 00:06:25,367 Sometimes, they are mean. 168 00:06:25,367 --> 00:06:29,533 -[Jahel] We've been through so... so much. -[Winter] So much. 169 00:06:30,100 --> 00:06:31,000 Good things and bad things. 170 00:06:32,600 --> 00:06:34,266 Hard things. 171 00:06:34,266 --> 00:06:36,333 It's just her and me. 172 00:06:37,000 --> 00:06:40,500 I love her. She's everything to me. 173 00:06:40,500 --> 00:06:42,867 [Taraji] You know when your child hurts, you hurt. 174 00:06:42,867 --> 00:06:47,166 You know? And I just wanted to bring some light into her life. Her and winter. 175 00:06:47,166 --> 00:06:53,166 When I started transitioning, I honestly thought I was gonna lose my best friend. 176 00:06:54,166 --> 00:06:56,700 And she like really came through for me 177 00:06:56,700 --> 00:07:00,000 in a way that I never thought would happen. 178 00:07:00,000 --> 00:07:00,266 in a way that I never thought would happen. 179 00:07:00,867 --> 00:07:01,000 Yes. 180 00:07:02,467 --> 00:07:06,000 And she's very proud and that's, I love that because 181 00:07:06,000 --> 00:07:09,700 you want your children to live their truth and be happy in it. 182 00:07:09,700 --> 00:07:13,000 And the only way they can do this is to have the support of loving parents, 183 00:07:13,000 --> 00:07:14,734 and she's just incredible. 184 00:07:14,734 --> 00:07:17,600 And you know, I'm such a huge advocate for mental health. 185 00:07:17,600 --> 00:07:19,734 And anybody who's transitioning like that, 186 00:07:19,734 --> 00:07:21,634 mental health is a number one. 187 00:07:21,634 --> 00:07:24,867 My father was a Vietnam vet. You go to war, 188 00:07:24,867 --> 00:07:27,266 it's, you know, you never come back quite the same. 189 00:07:27,266 --> 00:07:30,000 And I started a Mental Health Foundation in honor of him 190 00:07:30,000 --> 00:07:31,000 And I started a Mental Health Foundation in honor of him 191 00:07:32,166 --> 00:07:34,867 and it's actually called The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation. 192 00:07:34,867 --> 00:07:38,533 And we deal with a lot of young adults who may be transitioning. 193 00:07:38,533 --> 00:07:40,166 So I'm very sensitive to that. 194 00:07:40,166 --> 00:07:42,100 I'm very protective of her. 195 00:07:42,100 --> 00:07:43,166 So I got your back. 196 00:07:43,166 --> 00:07:47,600 This is so huge. It's my mom's dream to have a backyard. 197 00:07:47,600 --> 00:07:49,634 For Taraji to be a big part of that, 198 00:07:49,634 --> 00:07:52,634 like, the biggest part of that, is really nice. 199 00:07:52,634 --> 00:07:55,000 I have something to discuss with these fellas. 200 00:07:55,000 --> 00:07:58,800 And so what I need you to do is take mom somewhere. 201 00:08:00,266 --> 00:08:01,000 -[all exclaiming] -Make it rain. 202 00:08:01,967 --> 00:08:03,600 Did you just make it rain here? 203 00:08:03,600 --> 00:08:05,166 Make it rain. 204 00:08:05,166 --> 00:08:09,867 I don't care what you do, just take her somewhere and enjoy the day. 205 00:08:09,867 --> 00:08:12,266 I love how confused you are right now. 206 00:08:12,266 --> 00:08:14,100 You're like, "What is happening here?" 207 00:08:14,100 --> 00:08:16,266 Don't worry. You're in good hands. 208 00:08:16,266 --> 00:08:18,533 -You're in very good hands. -I know. 209 00:08:19,867 --> 00:08:21,266 Go enjoy the day. 210 00:08:21,266 --> 00:08:22,533 Nice to meet you. 211 00:08:22,533 --> 00:08:26,000 I think her backyard represents a place where she gets to decompress 212 00:08:26,000 --> 00:08:28,600 because she takes care of people's homes for a living. 213 00:08:28,600 --> 00:08:30,000 I think the outdoor area is more important to her 214 00:08:30,000 --> 00:08:31,000 I think the outdoor area is more important to her 215 00:08:31,700 --> 00:08:33,100 because she gets to get out of the house. 216 00:08:33,100 --> 00:08:36,066 I'm just excited to give her the backyard of her dream. 217 00:08:36,734 --> 00:08:38,100 [Drew] Jahel loves it back here. 218 00:08:38,100 --> 00:08:39,867 But how would you paint the picture knowing her personality? 219 00:08:39,867 --> 00:08:41,100 What would you want to see? 220 00:08:41,100 --> 00:08:42,867 [Taraji] As you see, she loves flowers. 221 00:08:42,867 --> 00:08:45,367 She has a lot of succulents. So... 222 00:08:45,367 --> 00:08:47,467 If she loves her succulents and she loves flowers, 223 00:08:47,467 --> 00:08:49,367 there's a way we can make it feel purposeful back here 224 00:08:49,367 --> 00:08:50,533 where you have a lot of that. 225 00:08:50,533 --> 00:08:51,867 We don't want this to be a lot of work, 226 00:08:51,867 --> 00:08:53,867 so as low maintenance as possible so she can just enjoy it. 227 00:08:53,867 --> 00:08:56,367 In addition, Taraji says that Jahel needs a place 228 00:08:56,367 --> 00:08:58,867 where she can put all of her potted plants together 229 00:08:58,867 --> 00:09:00,000 without having to bend down. 230 00:09:00,000 --> 00:09:00,634 without having to bend down. 231 00:09:00,634 --> 00:09:01,000 So we could build her a potting station with a workbench. 232 00:09:03,500 --> 00:09:06,066 Taraji also mentioned that the entire backyard 233 00:09:06,066 --> 00:09:08,967 should have a contemporary resort-style Zen vibe 234 00:09:08,967 --> 00:09:11,367 because Jahel really loves clean modern design. 235 00:09:11,367 --> 00:09:13,967 We'll have our work cut out for us, that's for sure. 236 00:09:13,967 --> 00:09:16,367 Southern California is also prone to periods of drought, 237 00:09:16,367 --> 00:09:18,266 so we'll need to make sure that all our new flower beds 238 00:09:18,266 --> 00:09:20,166 are filled with drought tolerant plants. 239 00:09:20,166 --> 00:09:21,867 -Can I point out a pet peeve of mine? -Sure. 240 00:09:21,867 --> 00:09:26,500 They put the pretty side of the fence facing into that culvert area. 241 00:09:26,500 --> 00:09:27,533 [Taraji] Oh, yeah. 242 00:09:27,533 --> 00:09:30,000 Have the pretty side of the fence facing this way. 243 00:09:30,000 --> 00:09:30,367 Have the pretty side of the fence facing this way. 244 00:09:30,367 --> 00:09:31,000 I think I would love to just finish this nicely. So it looks clean. 245 00:09:33,600 --> 00:09:34,967 It looks finished. 246 00:09:34,967 --> 00:09:37,367 And then you can allow, you know, the greenery to, 247 00:09:37,367 --> 00:09:38,867 kind of, break it up a little bit. 248 00:09:38,867 --> 00:09:40,467 -Yeah. -Well, you're the expert at that 249 00:09:40,467 --> 00:09:42,600 because I had no idea that it was all backwards. 250 00:09:42,600 --> 00:09:43,600 You don't have a green thumb? 251 00:09:43,600 --> 00:09:45,867 Well, today they're blue and... you know? 252 00:09:45,867 --> 00:09:48,166 -They're sparkly. -You know they change colors. 253 00:09:48,166 --> 00:09:49,100 [all chuckling] 254 00:09:49,100 --> 00:09:50,467 You know, we have to get those... 255 00:09:50,467 --> 00:09:53,367 because when we had to dig holes for the for planting, 256 00:09:53,367 --> 00:09:54,600 -you can just... -Hold on a sec. Yeah. 257 00:09:54,600 --> 00:09:56,900 We don't need that. You got it. 258 00:09:57,500 --> 00:09:58,967 Yeah, exactly. 259 00:09:58,967 --> 00:10:00,000 Speaking of blue, another thing I'm seeing the color of the house. 260 00:10:00,000 --> 00:10:01,000 Speaking of blue, another thing I'm seeing the color of the house. 261 00:10:03,266 --> 00:10:07,600 Maybe if we're creating this beautiful Zen vibe back here, the Zen zone-- 262 00:10:07,600 --> 00:10:08,734 We definitely have to paint the house. 263 00:10:08,734 --> 00:10:10,467 [Jonathan] Exactly. And do something 264 00:10:10,467 --> 00:10:12,367 more interesting maybe with some of the details. 265 00:10:12,367 --> 00:10:14,700 Well, I know she likes to entertain, 266 00:10:14,700 --> 00:10:16,467 so I know the kitchen is right here. 267 00:10:16,467 --> 00:10:19,100 So, I think maybe if we do indoor, outdoors. 268 00:10:19,100 --> 00:10:20,734 So, having like an outdoor dining area or sitting area? 269 00:10:20,734 --> 00:10:23,467 Outdoor dining area for sure. For sure. 270 00:10:23,467 --> 00:10:25,066 Problem right now, there are no zones. 271 00:10:25,066 --> 00:10:27,000 No zones at all. Yeah. 272 00:10:27,000 --> 00:10:29,266 You could do something anchored in the middle, 273 00:10:29,266 --> 00:10:30,000 have like maybe a pergola above it 274 00:10:30,000 --> 00:10:31,000 have like maybe a pergola above it 275 00:10:31,266 --> 00:10:34,734 that would not block any light into the windows of the back of the house. 276 00:10:34,734 --> 00:10:37,600 Actually, would they like to have like an outdoor fireplace as well? 277 00:10:37,600 --> 00:10:40,100 I think so. I vote yes. 278 00:10:40,100 --> 00:10:45,600 And then on either side of that, create a dining area and another lounging area. 279 00:10:45,600 --> 00:10:51,500 I love this corner for, sort of, a peaceful, reflection zone. 280 00:10:51,500 --> 00:10:52,867 Mm-mm. 281 00:10:52,867 --> 00:10:56,467 They have so much space but it just feels, kind of basic right now. 282 00:10:56,467 --> 00:10:58,734 Yeah, there's, like you said, there are really no zones. 283 00:10:58,734 --> 00:11:00,000 [Jonathan] To reimagine this backyard for Jahel and Winter, 284 00:11:00,000 --> 00:11:01,000 [Jonathan] To reimagine this backyard for Jahel and Winter, 285 00:11:01,600 --> 00:11:03,600 we'll first lose the jaded concrete pad 286 00:11:03,600 --> 00:11:05,600 and pavers to provide a blank canvas. 287 00:11:05,600 --> 00:11:08,867 Then, we'll finish the fence and line it with drought color plantings 288 00:11:08,867 --> 00:11:12,634 to make Jahel's cherished garden both peaceful and easy to maintain. 289 00:11:12,634 --> 00:11:15,467 Four concrete pavers and decomposed granite on the ground, 290 00:11:15,467 --> 00:11:18,867 will accommodate three distinct entertaining areas. 291 00:11:18,867 --> 00:11:21,500 Area one, a chic outdoor dining space 292 00:11:21,500 --> 00:11:23,867 with a modern concrete table and chairs 293 00:11:23,867 --> 00:11:26,000 to mesh with Jahel's love of modern. 294 00:11:26,000 --> 00:11:28,166 Close to the kitchen door for easy access, 295 00:11:28,166 --> 00:11:30,000 it's the perfect spot for evening meals or entertaining friends. 296 00:11:30,000 --> 00:11:31,000 it's the perfect spot for evening meals or entertaining friends. 297 00:11:31,867 --> 00:11:35,367 Area two, an outdoor living space complete with a fireplace 298 00:11:35,367 --> 00:11:38,166 which will be cozy for Winter and Jahel to hang out at night 299 00:11:38,166 --> 00:11:40,266 and a sleep pergola to give guests some shade 300 00:11:40,266 --> 00:11:42,734 during any sunny Saturday barbecues. 301 00:11:42,734 --> 00:11:44,467 And finally, area three, 302 00:11:44,467 --> 00:11:47,600 a Zen space centered by a beautiful bubbling water feature. 303 00:11:47,600 --> 00:11:50,967 These featured areas, complemented by a new paint job on the house, 304 00:11:50,967 --> 00:11:53,467 and a potting station where Jahel can build her flowers, 305 00:11:53,467 --> 00:11:57,500 will turn this backyard into a five-star staycation destination. 306 00:11:57,500 --> 00:11:59,500 Okay, we need to talk timeline. 307 00:11:59,500 --> 00:12:00,000 So how much time do you think we can get to finish this? 308 00:12:00,000 --> 00:12:01,000 So how much time do you think we can get to finish this? 309 00:12:02,066 --> 00:12:03,900 I say three weeks but I'm gonna give you four. 310 00:12:05,166 --> 00:12:06,734 Why would you say three weeks? 311 00:12:06,734 --> 00:12:08,600 Because this is her home. 312 00:12:08,600 --> 00:12:10,467 I don't want to keep her away for long. 313 00:12:10,467 --> 00:12:12,266 She, you know, she needs to get back into her home. 314 00:12:12,266 --> 00:12:13,700 Are you trying to hustle us right now? 315 00:12:13,700 --> 00:12:15,867 I'm not trying to hustle you. I'm just telling you what it's gonna be. 316 00:12:15,867 --> 00:12:18,467 And once you finish here, you come to my house and help them finish. 317 00:12:18,467 --> 00:12:19,700 [both chuckle] 318 00:12:19,700 --> 00:12:21,533 So, you want us to finish here quick so we can get to your house. 319 00:12:21,533 --> 00:12:23,700 I'm trying to get a twofer here. Twofer. 320 00:12:23,700 --> 00:12:26,166 Wait, wait, wait. So, you're saying three weeks or four weeks? 321 00:12:26,166 --> 00:12:27,367 Cause maybe we can do five weeks? 322 00:12:27,367 --> 00:12:29,100 No five weeks. Four. 323 00:12:29,100 --> 00:12:30,000 I said max four. 324 00:12:30,000 --> 00:12:30,500 I said max four. 325 00:12:30,500 --> 00:12:31,000 -Drew, you're out of your league. -I'm out of my league. 326 00:12:32,166 --> 00:12:34,467 If you are willing to come and help us, we'll do it four weeks. 327 00:12:34,467 --> 00:12:36,967 I will help. I am here to help. 328 00:12:36,967 --> 00:12:38,967 Let's get back here first thing tomorrow. We'll get going. 329 00:12:38,967 --> 00:12:40,467 -Let's get going. Alright. -Alright. 330 00:12:40,467 --> 00:12:41,867 We can do this. 331 00:12:41,867 --> 00:12:43,533 [Taraji] Family is my very foundation. 332 00:12:43,533 --> 00:12:45,734 And she's an extension of my family. 333 00:12:45,734 --> 00:12:48,000 She treats me like her daughter. 334 00:12:48,000 --> 00:12:49,867 I wanted to do this for her, 335 00:12:49,867 --> 00:12:52,000 because Jahel does a lot for me. 336 00:12:52,000 --> 00:12:55,166 She makes my house look and feel so beautiful 337 00:12:55,166 --> 00:12:57,734 that I wanted to do the same for her. She deserves it. 338 00:13:04,000 --> 00:13:05,433 [upbeat music playing] 339 00:13:07,800 --> 00:13:09,467 You look hardcore. You're ready to-- 340 00:13:09,467 --> 00:13:10,533 I'm ready. 341 00:13:10,533 --> 00:13:14,000 I know I was gonna have to work. So, I came prepared. 342 00:13:14,000 --> 00:13:15,166 The main thing I want to do first is 343 00:13:15,166 --> 00:13:17,100 I want to break up some of these concrete pads. 344 00:13:17,100 --> 00:13:19,734 Yeah, let's break it up! Come on, I'm ready! 345 00:13:19,734 --> 00:13:21,100 We just do it with our raw hands. 346 00:13:21,100 --> 00:13:22,800 No, no, I want the machine. 347 00:13:22,800 --> 00:13:24,367 -Yeah, okay. -[imitates drilling machine] 348 00:13:24,367 --> 00:13:26,266 [all laughing] 349 00:13:26,266 --> 00:13:28,166 Taraji has made it clear that she does not want 350 00:13:28,166 --> 00:13:30,100 -to sit back and have us do the work. -Ready? 351 00:13:30,100 --> 00:13:33,000 [Drew] She wants to be a part of every process. You name it, she's doing it. 352 00:13:33,000 --> 00:13:33,407 [drilling] 353 00:13:33,407 --> 00:13:34,000 [drilling] 354 00:13:34,100 --> 00:13:36,266 [Jonathan] Taraji is not afraid of that jackhammer. 355 00:13:36,266 --> 00:13:38,166 Like, "Have you ever used one of these before?". "No." 356 00:13:38,166 --> 00:13:39,600 [rock music playing] 357 00:13:41,700 --> 00:13:44,166 [Taraji] When you see the guys on the side of the road doing it, 358 00:13:44,166 --> 00:13:45,233 they make it look easy. 359 00:13:45,233 --> 00:13:48,000 I am still shaking. It's like when you get off a boat 360 00:13:48,000 --> 00:13:49,734 and you're rocking. I'm still like [grunts]. 361 00:13:51,000 --> 00:13:53,166 -Here we go. -Oh, look at that. 362 00:13:53,166 --> 00:13:54,800 [all grunting] 363 00:13:55,533 --> 00:13:57,166 [Jonathan] Nice. 364 00:13:58,700 --> 00:14:01,867 Well, how come you didn't bring in one of those machines that can do all of this? 365 00:14:01,867 --> 00:14:03,407 -We brought in this machine right here. -[laughing] 366 00:14:03,407 --> 00:14:03,967 -We brought in this machine right here. -[laughing] 367 00:14:05,533 --> 00:14:07,367 That was actually fun. Getting my hands dirty. 368 00:14:07,367 --> 00:14:08,367 Just like this? 369 00:14:08,367 --> 00:14:09,467 Yeah, you wanna roll it out this way? 370 00:14:09,467 --> 00:14:12,166 You're just trying to see how strong I really am, right? 371 00:14:12,166 --> 00:14:13,367 Exactly. 372 00:14:13,367 --> 00:14:14,800 -You alright? -Yes. 373 00:14:14,800 --> 00:14:16,467 [Taraji] I've never done a demo before. 374 00:14:16,467 --> 00:14:18,967 I always just say, "This is what I want" and I leave. 375 00:14:20,000 --> 00:14:21,166 Ready? 376 00:14:22,367 --> 00:14:23,800 [laughs] I beat you. 377 00:14:23,800 --> 00:14:25,166 -It's not a race. -It is a race. 378 00:14:25,166 --> 00:14:27,333 You have to be done in four weeks. 379 00:14:35,700 --> 00:14:37,867 [Jonathan] Taraji has given us a tight deadline to transform 380 00:14:37,867 --> 00:14:39,867 Jahel and Winter's backyard. 381 00:14:39,867 --> 00:14:42,634 So, this morning we are getting rid of the deep set concrete, 382 00:14:42,634 --> 00:14:45,166 and any impeding tree roots to give us a blank canvas 383 00:14:45,166 --> 00:14:48,734 before we pass it off to our plumbing team to lay the irrigation system. 384 00:14:48,734 --> 00:14:51,367 Taraji wanted this garden to be as low maintenance as possible, 385 00:14:51,367 --> 00:14:55,100 so Jahel would be able to water her entire garden with the flip of a switch. 386 00:14:55,100 --> 00:14:59,000 The smart irrigation system we're installing uses 50% less water 387 00:14:59,000 --> 00:15:01,367 which is great for the environment and Jahel's wallet. 388 00:15:01,367 --> 00:15:03,407 All those new flower beds need, well, flowers and we're on that too. 389 00:15:03,407 --> 00:15:04,000 All those new flower beds need, well, flowers and we're on that too. 390 00:15:05,600 --> 00:15:09,467 -I hope you like flowers. -I love flowers. Look at the colors. 391 00:15:09,467 --> 00:15:12,800 This is what I love about outdoor spaces 392 00:15:12,800 --> 00:15:14,166 because you can get so creative. 393 00:15:14,166 --> 00:15:17,533 And, especially, knowing that Jahel loves to have her own, 394 00:15:17,533 --> 00:15:20,000 you know, fingerprints on her garden, 395 00:15:20,000 --> 00:15:21,634 we will do something pretty special. 396 00:15:21,634 --> 00:15:23,533 But the biggest thing that was lacking was 397 00:15:23,533 --> 00:15:25,900 the fact that there are no zones created. 398 00:15:25,900 --> 00:15:28,900 -It was just, sort of, a big space. -Space. 399 00:15:28,900 --> 00:15:32,800 So I figured if we do this, kind of, a central pergola, 400 00:15:32,800 --> 00:15:33,407 that'll anchor the whole yard. 401 00:15:33,407 --> 00:15:34,000 that'll anchor the whole yard. 402 00:15:34,000 --> 00:15:35,734 This is where I would put the fireplace. 403 00:15:35,734 --> 00:15:39,100 Figured we could do a gorgeous finish in metal 404 00:15:39,100 --> 00:15:42,533 or we could actually do like a stucco finish 405 00:15:42,533 --> 00:15:45,166 or almost like a Roman clay finish in something lighter. 406 00:15:45,166 --> 00:15:46,900 -[Taraji] I think that's the... -[Jonathan] We'll do that? 407 00:15:46,900 --> 00:15:49,166 -It's also nice and modern. Pretty sexy. -It is gorgeous. 408 00:15:49,166 --> 00:15:52,533 We talked about, as well, painting the back of the house. 409 00:15:52,533 --> 00:15:55,000 -Yes. Absolutely. -I'm thinking just like a clean white. 410 00:15:55,000 --> 00:15:57,367 -Those windows feel a little basic right now. -Right. 411 00:15:57,367 --> 00:16:00,900 Put some planter boxes on there and then you can have some floral spill 412 00:16:00,900 --> 00:16:02,900 -over the side. -Absolutely. I like that. 413 00:16:02,900 --> 00:16:03,407 [Taraji] I like how we're gonna modernize the house. 414 00:16:03,407 --> 00:16:04,000 [Taraji] I like how we're gonna modernize the house. 415 00:16:04,867 --> 00:16:06,367 It's gonna look like a brand new house. 416 00:16:06,367 --> 00:16:08,266 [chuckles] Her neighbors are gonna be jealous. 417 00:16:08,266 --> 00:16:12,000 So, we have our base of the house in a nice white. 418 00:16:12,000 --> 00:16:13,867 Lovely contrast to that. 419 00:16:13,867 --> 00:16:15,734 The one thing that will be important for us to think of 420 00:16:15,734 --> 00:16:18,467 is the ground cover across everything. 421 00:16:18,467 --> 00:16:20,734 -Yes. -You said low maintenance. 422 00:16:20,734 --> 00:16:23,000 Low maintenance and we don't want her tweaking her ankles. 423 00:16:23,000 --> 00:16:24,233 Yeah, exactly. 424 00:16:24,233 --> 00:16:27,734 You know, so as balanced and flat as it can be but still texture. 425 00:16:27,734 --> 00:16:29,467 So instead of grass, 426 00:16:29,467 --> 00:16:32,367 which you'd have to keep mowing and mowing and mowing, 427 00:16:32,367 --> 00:16:33,407 what about dichondra? 428 00:16:33,407 --> 00:16:34,000 what about dichondra? 429 00:16:34,000 --> 00:16:36,634 -Dichondra? -Wakandra forever. 430 00:16:36,634 --> 00:16:38,100 [both laughing] 431 00:16:38,100 --> 00:16:39,600 Demandia forever. 432 00:16:39,600 --> 00:16:42,600 I love it. Everything is theatrical with Taraji. 433 00:16:42,600 --> 00:16:45,166 But I know at the end of the day, this backyard is going to be beautiful. 434 00:16:45,166 --> 00:16:46,900 -This is really, really beautiful. -That's beautiful. 435 00:16:46,900 --> 00:16:49,600 And that's how it grows. So you don't have to cut it. 436 00:16:49,600 --> 00:16:50,900 -You don't mow it. -You don't have to mow it. 437 00:16:50,900 --> 00:16:52,867 -You don't mow it. You leave it like that. -That's amazing. 438 00:16:52,867 --> 00:16:54,266 And it's pretty resilient as well. 439 00:16:54,266 --> 00:16:58,000 So we can have it come up between all the four pavers. 440 00:16:58,000 --> 00:16:59,734 Yeah, I think it'd be really pretty. 441 00:16:59,734 --> 00:17:01,166 -I think that'd be very pretty. -Yeah. 442 00:17:01,166 --> 00:17:03,367 [Taraji] I like that. It looks like carpet. 443 00:17:03,367 --> 00:17:03,407 And the fact that it only grows that height is amazing to me. 444 00:17:03,407 --> 00:17:04,000 And the fact that it only grows that height is amazing to me. 445 00:17:07,867 --> 00:17:10,867 What would you want the base material for the sitting area? 446 00:17:10,867 --> 00:17:12,533 Because this would be a higher traffic zone 447 00:17:12,533 --> 00:17:14,100 so we wouldn't want to have this there. 448 00:17:14,100 --> 00:17:17,166 -Now, what is this called? -Decomposed granite. 449 00:17:17,166 --> 00:17:19,734 So that packs down really nicely so you still get the drainage. 450 00:17:19,734 --> 00:17:21,467 It almost has like a smooth surface 451 00:17:21,467 --> 00:17:23,867 even though it's actually like a good rough material. 452 00:17:23,867 --> 00:17:26,266 -This color goes with-- -More modern. 453 00:17:26,266 --> 00:17:28,600 I like that. I'm gonna just throw a little bit down. 454 00:17:28,600 --> 00:17:31,000 [Taraji] Oh, sexy. 455 00:17:31,000 --> 00:17:32,367 -It's coming together. -I like that. 456 00:17:32,367 --> 00:17:33,407 Probably, the most important thing now is to talk about greenery. 457 00:17:33,407 --> 00:17:34,000 Probably, the most important thing now is to talk about greenery. 458 00:17:34,867 --> 00:17:36,867 We want something that's not going to be like too much maintenance for her. 459 00:17:36,867 --> 00:17:38,533 Exactly, because we need a lot of succulents. 460 00:17:38,533 --> 00:17:41,166 Succulents don't take a lot of work and I just love them. 461 00:17:41,166 --> 00:17:42,867 [Jonathan] Well, if you like succulents, 462 00:17:42,867 --> 00:17:45,734 yeah, you circle there. Get something here. 463 00:17:45,734 --> 00:17:48,266 How would you like to actually make a little bouquet? 464 00:17:48,266 --> 00:17:49,600 Why not? 465 00:17:49,600 --> 00:17:53,100 Show me the stuff that screams Jahel and Winter. 466 00:17:53,100 --> 00:17:54,800 [Taraji] Since the house is gonna be white, 467 00:17:54,800 --> 00:18:00,600 I think, you know, we have a lot of grays and dark tones with the stones and gravel. 468 00:18:00,600 --> 00:18:03,407 I think it's gonna be a nice pop with the color back there. 469 00:18:03,407 --> 00:18:04,000 I think it's gonna be a nice pop with the color back there. 470 00:18:04,467 --> 00:18:06,166 And I know Winter loves pink, so... 471 00:18:06,166 --> 00:18:07,367 Isn't that pretty? 472 00:18:07,367 --> 00:18:09,266 I actually think it should be a boutonniere or something. 473 00:18:09,266 --> 00:18:10,967 Yes, like right here. 474 00:18:11,467 --> 00:18:12,634 Are you available for hire? 475 00:18:12,634 --> 00:18:14,266 I'm looking for a flower girl eventually 476 00:18:14,266 --> 00:18:16,266 when Zoey and I get married. Is that something you'd be... 477 00:18:16,266 --> 00:18:18,100 Maybe. You know, you never know. 478 00:18:18,100 --> 00:18:19,700 -If you catch me in between gigs. -Toss the petals. 479 00:18:19,700 --> 00:18:21,166 [both laughing] 480 00:18:21,166 --> 00:18:24,367 -I love it. Nice job. Amazing. -I love it too. 481 00:18:24,367 --> 00:18:26,533 You know, Jahel does a lot for me. 482 00:18:26,533 --> 00:18:29,233 I'm just excited to give her the backyard of her dreams. 483 00:18:32,600 --> 00:18:33,000 [all exclaiming] 484 00:18:34,066 --> 00:18:36,367 [Jonathan] Taraji P. Henson is transforming the life of her housekeeper 485 00:18:36,367 --> 00:18:38,266 and mom away from mom, Jahel. 486 00:18:38,266 --> 00:18:39,266 Ready? 487 00:18:39,266 --> 00:18:41,266 She's an extension of my family. 488 00:18:41,266 --> 00:18:43,166 -It's not a race. -It is a race. 489 00:18:43,166 --> 00:18:46,266 [Taraji] She makes my house look and feel so beautiful 490 00:18:46,266 --> 00:18:47,600 that I wanted to do the same for her. 491 00:18:47,600 --> 00:18:49,266 You have to be done in four weeks. 492 00:18:49,266 --> 00:18:50,600 She deserves it. 493 00:18:55,533 --> 00:18:58,600 [Jonathan] This is a super busy week in Jahel's backyard. 494 00:18:58,600 --> 00:19:00,266 The existing fence is getting new boards, 495 00:19:00,266 --> 00:19:02,277 so what I call the pretty side will face Jahel and Winter's house. 496 00:19:02,277 --> 00:19:03,000 so what I call the pretty side will face Jahel and Winter's house. 497 00:19:04,467 --> 00:19:08,734 We're also in a race to get the concrete pavers poured. 498 00:19:08,734 --> 00:19:11,000 They'll help define the three zones in the garden 499 00:19:11,000 --> 00:19:13,634 and allow easy access to its new focal point. 500 00:19:15,266 --> 00:19:18,233 A lounge area framed by a stunning pergola. 501 00:19:21,166 --> 00:19:24,166 One of those days where you're like a little cloud cover is nice 502 00:19:24,166 --> 00:19:27,266 so that it's not excruciatingly hot. 503 00:19:27,266 --> 00:19:30,000 -Am I just talking to myself? -What'd you say? 504 00:19:30,000 --> 00:19:32,277 I said it's always nice when we're doing this kind of work-- 505 00:19:32,277 --> 00:19:32,867 I said it's always nice when we're doing this kind of work-- 506 00:19:32,867 --> 00:19:33,000 -[loud electrical whirring] -What'd you say? 507 00:19:35,500 --> 00:19:38,433 -I hate you. -[loud electrical whirring] 508 00:19:43,967 --> 00:19:48,367 I think a good yard design has to have a balance of softscapes and hardscapes. 509 00:19:49,166 --> 00:19:51,867 And this pergola is, architecturally, 510 00:19:51,867 --> 00:19:53,734 going to add a huge element to the yard, 511 00:19:53,734 --> 00:19:57,000 -but also the shade that you need too. -Yeah, got it. 512 00:19:57,000 --> 00:20:00,000 -Boom! Look at that. - You got to make it more epic though. 513 00:20:00,000 --> 00:20:01,467 [in rough voice] Pergola. 514 00:20:01,467 --> 00:20:02,277 With a word like that you have to [in deep voice] deepen your voice. 515 00:20:02,277 --> 00:20:03,000 With a word like that you have to [in deep voice] deepen your voice. 516 00:20:04,166 --> 00:20:06,500 It's Pergola. Give me James Earl Jones. 517 00:20:06,500 --> 00:20:09,233 [in deep voice] One yard, one pergola. 518 00:20:09,600 --> 00:20:11,367 Two brothers. 519 00:20:11,367 --> 00:20:13,500 -[cell phone ringing] -Oh, it's Taraji. 520 00:20:13,500 --> 00:20:16,467 [Taraji] Hello. Hello. 521 00:20:16,467 --> 00:20:19,367 I'm gonna take these off so I can see you. 522 00:20:19,367 --> 00:20:20,867 Yes, there you are. [laughs] 523 00:20:20,867 --> 00:20:22,634 Where are you at right now? 524 00:20:23,166 --> 00:20:24,600 I'm in New York. 525 00:20:24,600 --> 00:20:27,867 I love Taraji. Every day she's not here, she's checking in on us 526 00:20:27,867 --> 00:20:29,266 because she wants to be here. 527 00:20:29,266 --> 00:20:32,166 It pains her to be across the country filming. 528 00:20:32,166 --> 00:20:32,277 Even though she needs to do it, she wants to be here. 529 00:20:32,277 --> 00:20:33,000 Even though she needs to do it, she wants to be here. 530 00:20:34,367 --> 00:20:35,967 Is that the pergola right up there? 531 00:20:35,967 --> 00:20:37,166 -Yeah. -Yeah. 532 00:20:37,166 --> 00:20:39,634 -Yeah, it's coming together fast. - Whoo! 533 00:20:39,634 --> 00:20:42,166 Show it again. Let me see, let me see. 534 00:20:42,166 --> 00:20:44,467 -Trying to look behind you. -Yeah, what is that? Is that the pergola? 535 00:20:44,467 --> 00:20:46,367 What's over there? Is it finished? Is it half done? 536 00:20:46,367 --> 00:20:49,066 This project means so much to me, they mean so much to me, 537 00:20:49,066 --> 00:20:51,467 and it's killing me that I can't be there. 538 00:20:51,467 --> 00:20:54,100 We just need you for one thing. We need extra muscle 539 00:20:54,100 --> 00:20:56,166 for the fireplace because it's a big unit. 540 00:20:56,166 --> 00:20:57,967 We got to get you to help us bring that in. 541 00:20:57,967 --> 00:21:01,367 I am going to be there. Hands on, muscles on. 542 00:21:01,367 --> 00:21:02,277 I mean, I'm pretty sure we could find some 543 00:21:02,277 --> 00:21:03,000 I mean, I'm pretty sure we could find some 544 00:21:03,000 --> 00:21:04,533 other muscle to help us if you can't make it. 545 00:21:04,533 --> 00:21:06,533 No, there's no muscle like Taraji's muscles. 546 00:21:06,533 --> 00:21:09,367 Yeah, no, no, no. You need my muscles. Trust me. 547 00:21:09,367 --> 00:21:11,166 Alright, alright. I like it. 548 00:21:11,166 --> 00:21:15,000 Just one suggestion. I'm at the Botanical Gardens. 549 00:21:15,000 --> 00:21:19,734 Is there a way we can incorporate a place of remembrance for her father, 550 00:21:19,734 --> 00:21:23,066 her brother and her aunt? 551 00:21:23,066 --> 00:21:24,066 Absolutely. 552 00:21:24,066 --> 00:21:26,066 Jahel was originally from El Salvador 553 00:21:26,066 --> 00:21:28,166 and has a large extended family back home. 554 00:21:28,166 --> 00:21:30,867 Sadly, she lost her father and aunt and her brother 555 00:21:30,867 --> 00:21:32,277 passed away just two years ago. 556 00:21:32,277 --> 00:21:32,734 passed away just two years ago. 557 00:21:32,734 --> 00:21:33,000 Given the distance, it wasn't always possible 558 00:21:35,000 --> 00:21:36,500 for her to go home to grieve with family, 559 00:21:36,500 --> 00:21:38,166 especially during the pandemic. 560 00:21:38,166 --> 00:21:40,367 So, Taraji's idea is really thoughtful. 561 00:21:40,367 --> 00:21:41,533 I know exactly what you're talking about. 562 00:21:41,533 --> 00:21:45,000 Sort of, like, when you see the little benches in the garden. 563 00:21:45,000 --> 00:21:46,367 - Yeah. Yeah. -Yeah. Oh, totally. 564 00:21:46,367 --> 00:21:49,867 Where she and Winter can sit and remember their loved ones. 565 00:21:49,867 --> 00:21:52,867 I think that will just put the icing on the cake. 566 00:21:52,867 --> 00:21:55,600 That would be so nice. And we've got the space for it too. 567 00:21:55,600 --> 00:21:56,734 We'll make it happen. 568 00:21:56,734 --> 00:21:59,266 I know it's in great hands. I'm not even worried. 569 00:21:59,266 --> 00:22:00,467 [all chuckling] 570 00:22:00,467 --> 00:22:02,066 -Pretty good hands. -Look at these hands. 571 00:22:02,066 --> 00:22:02,277 [laughs] Look at those hands. 572 00:22:02,277 --> 00:22:03,000 [laughs] Look at those hands. 573 00:22:04,066 --> 00:22:06,066 All right, we'll see you soon. Thanks so much. 574 00:22:06,066 --> 00:22:07,533 -Bye. -Bye. 575 00:22:12,367 --> 00:22:15,166 [Jonathan] Midway through this building construction is in high gear. 576 00:22:15,166 --> 00:22:18,066 Today, we're fencing off the side of the house to act as a backdrop 577 00:22:18,066 --> 00:22:20,166 for the new potting station we're assembling. 578 00:22:20,166 --> 00:22:23,600 And the new gas fireplace has arrived and it is heavy. 579 00:22:23,600 --> 00:22:27,367 One step closer to bring in that indoor feel to the outdoor space. 580 00:22:27,367 --> 00:22:31,634 Remember when you were like, "Taraji, we need you here. We can't do it without you." 581 00:22:31,634 --> 00:22:32,277 Okay. Okay. 582 00:22:32,277 --> 00:22:33,000 Okay. Okay. 583 00:22:33,066 --> 00:22:36,967 Taraji promises us her muscles when we're lifted in the fireplace 584 00:22:36,967 --> 00:22:38,066 and then she doesn't show up. 585 00:22:38,066 --> 00:22:40,634 [stutters] Because her flight was delayed. 586 00:22:40,634 --> 00:22:43,166 We can't hold that against her. 587 00:22:43,166 --> 00:22:45,367 I feel like you jinxed us because then the universe was like, 588 00:22:45,367 --> 00:22:47,066 "Okay, I'm gonna delay her flight." 589 00:22:47,066 --> 00:22:50,100 But I know she feels bad and when she does get here, 590 00:22:50,100 --> 00:22:51,367 we'll just make her do twice the work. 591 00:22:51,367 --> 00:22:52,634 Yeah. 592 00:22:53,700 --> 00:22:55,867 Taraji wanted this outdoor space to feel like 593 00:22:55,867 --> 00:22:57,166 an extension of the indoor living. 594 00:22:57,166 --> 00:22:59,066 That's what we're creating with this fireplace. 595 00:22:59,066 --> 00:23:02,166 If something's gonna go wrong, it's gonna go wrong here. 596 00:23:02,166 --> 00:23:02,277 [laughs] 597 00:23:02,277 --> 00:23:03,000 [laughs] 598 00:23:05,600 --> 00:23:07,266 How cool is that? 599 00:23:07,266 --> 00:23:09,867 It's already so much better. It's, it's amazing. 600 00:23:09,867 --> 00:23:13,867 Taraji also said that winter never spends any time in the backyard with her mom 601 00:23:13,867 --> 00:23:16,867 but stays inside because there's nowhere comfortable to sit 602 00:23:16,867 --> 00:23:18,600 or even have a conversation. 603 00:23:18,600 --> 00:23:22,166 Now this whole area will be perfect for them to hang out by the fire 604 00:23:22,166 --> 00:23:25,800 or a soothing custom designed water feature. 605 00:23:26,266 --> 00:23:27,900 The moment of truth. 606 00:23:31,166 --> 00:23:32,277 I hear water. Oh, wait. It's aiming the wrong way. 607 00:23:32,277 --> 00:23:33,000 I hear water. Oh, wait. It's aiming the wrong way. 608 00:23:35,734 --> 00:23:37,367 It's supposed to be like that. 609 00:23:37,367 --> 00:23:38,734 Okay, we can adjust. 610 00:23:38,734 --> 00:23:40,734 -[Drew] Turn that down. -The pump's gotta go down just a little bit 611 00:23:40,734 --> 00:23:42,367 and then we'll have it just bubble over. 612 00:23:42,367 --> 00:23:44,367 All right. Do you wanna throw it off for now? 613 00:23:44,367 --> 00:23:45,900 No. This is fine. Hold on. 614 00:23:47,867 --> 00:23:50,700 Mmm. 615 00:23:50,700 --> 00:23:54,066 [laughs] Come back and get another drink. 616 00:23:54,600 --> 00:23:57,100 Don't. Back off. 617 00:23:57,100 --> 00:23:59,367 You can be a permanent part of the fixture. 618 00:23:59,367 --> 00:24:01,333 You're the one who did this to yourself. 619 00:24:02,266 --> 00:24:02,277 Alright, go ahead and unplug it. 620 00:24:02,277 --> 00:24:03,000 Alright, go ahead and unplug it. 621 00:24:04,166 --> 00:24:06,066 And when we get it set up just right. 622 00:24:06,066 --> 00:24:08,367 The water is just bubbling over the edge 623 00:24:08,367 --> 00:24:11,367 running down the stone. It's just stunning. 624 00:24:11,367 --> 00:24:14,600 I think these two stones, kind of, represent Jahel and Winter. 625 00:24:14,600 --> 00:24:17,066 They're just, I don't know, it's like a symbol at the back of the yard. 626 00:24:17,066 --> 00:24:20,467 And the fact that it's somewhere where they can remember their loved ones. 627 00:24:20,467 --> 00:24:23,066 When you think about peace of mind and tranquility, 628 00:24:23,066 --> 00:24:25,734 I think a water feature embraces all of that. 629 00:24:25,734 --> 00:24:27,533 I think it's really beautiful. 630 00:24:31,367 --> 00:24:32,277 [upbeat music playing] 631 00:24:32,277 --> 00:24:33,000 [upbeat music playing] 632 00:24:36,734 --> 00:24:40,266 [Drew] One of the most beautiful places in LA is Descanso Gardens. 633 00:24:40,266 --> 00:24:43,967 It reminds me where I grew up. Lush and green. 634 00:24:43,967 --> 00:24:46,100 Everywhere you look, it's just nature. 635 00:24:46,100 --> 00:24:48,233 This is what we want in Jahel's backyard. 636 00:24:48,467 --> 00:24:50,467 David. 637 00:24:50,467 --> 00:24:51,500 How's it going? 638 00:24:51,500 --> 00:24:53,066 So, you made it. 639 00:24:53,066 --> 00:24:55,734 I have a friend David who is a horticulturist. One of the best. 640 00:24:55,734 --> 00:24:59,867 And he said he would help me make Jahel's backyard absolutely perfect. 641 00:24:59,867 --> 00:25:02,166 We want to create a space that's low maintenance, 642 00:25:02,166 --> 00:25:02,277 drought tolerant, 643 00:25:02,277 --> 00:25:03,000 drought tolerant, 644 00:25:03,600 --> 00:25:06,066 and just a beautiful space so her and Winter can hang out together. 645 00:25:06,066 --> 00:25:09,734 I like this lamb's ear a lot. 646 00:25:09,734 --> 00:25:13,867 You can tell it's a drought tolerant plant because of that fuzzy leaf 647 00:25:13,867 --> 00:25:15,266 and that's reflecting light. 648 00:25:15,266 --> 00:25:18,867 So that's a quality that you see in a lot of drought tolerant plants. 649 00:25:18,867 --> 00:25:26,367 It's either silvery foliage or a hairy foliage to reflect light and... 650 00:25:26,367 --> 00:25:27,500 My brother's more hairy than me, 651 00:25:27,500 --> 00:25:29,600 so he's kind of more drought tolerant than I am. 652 00:25:29,600 --> 00:25:30,867 -Is that what you're saying? -Maybe. 653 00:25:30,867 --> 00:25:32,277 Okay, that's what I'm hearing. 654 00:25:32,277 --> 00:25:32,367 Okay, that's what I'm hearing. 655 00:25:32,367 --> 00:25:33,000 I never knew that. I didn't know that that's the fuzziness meant 656 00:25:35,500 --> 00:25:37,100 that it's more drought tolerant. 657 00:25:37,100 --> 00:25:40,166 Another quality of drought tolerant plants is that 658 00:25:40,166 --> 00:25:42,266 it's got a thick leaf. 659 00:25:42,266 --> 00:25:45,000 It's almost rubbery feeling. 660 00:25:46,066 --> 00:25:50,266 Kind of a nice texture to add to the garden as well. 661 00:25:50,266 --> 00:25:53,967 It's always nice to contrast this 662 00:25:53,967 --> 00:25:58,000 with something like a low growing grass 663 00:25:58,000 --> 00:26:00,700 that will have a more delicate appearance and texture. 664 00:26:00,700 --> 00:26:02,000 Okay. 665 00:26:02,000 --> 00:26:02,277 David has shown me lots of plants that'll work in Jahel's garden 666 00:26:02,277 --> 00:26:03,000 David has shown me lots of plants that'll work in Jahel's garden 667 00:26:04,600 --> 00:26:08,367 but it's the quiet, reflective areas of Descanso that had me thinking. 668 00:26:08,367 --> 00:26:09,734 We were gonna put a bench in the garden 669 00:26:09,734 --> 00:26:11,867 but now that I'm seeing what you guys have here 670 00:26:11,867 --> 00:26:15,700 where it's sort of covered and framed out bench with the rosebush coming up, 671 00:26:15,700 --> 00:26:17,166 I think we should do something like that. 672 00:26:17,166 --> 00:26:18,500 It's a nice place to sit. 673 00:26:18,500 --> 00:26:21,000 I see the memory plaques. I think this is perfect for the garden. 674 00:26:21,000 --> 00:26:23,266 Overall, it's about the peaceful vibe. 675 00:26:23,266 --> 00:26:26,100 We want the sound of water, we want the birds singing. 676 00:26:26,100 --> 00:26:30,867 We want to have a nice bench where Winter and Jahel can hang out and just relax. 677 00:26:30,867 --> 00:26:32,277 It's going to be a beautiful spot when we're done. 678 00:26:32,277 --> 00:26:32,900 It's going to be a beautiful spot when we're done. 679 00:26:38,467 --> 00:26:41,367 [Jonathan] We have a week before Taraji's big surprise for Jahel 680 00:26:41,367 --> 00:26:45,000 and there's still a long list of projects to cross off our to-do list. 681 00:26:45,000 --> 00:26:48,600 The memorial bench is being assembled and we're adding trellis on the sides 682 00:26:48,600 --> 00:26:53,100 and on top for climbing plants just like Drew saw at Descanso Gardens. 683 00:26:53,100 --> 00:26:56,734 And today the exterior to Jahel's House is getting a whole new look. 684 00:26:56,734 --> 00:26:59,367 How many of these have turned into a paint fight with you and me? 685 00:26:59,367 --> 00:27:01,734 [Drew] Many, but no paint fights today. 686 00:27:01,734 --> 00:27:05,000 [Jonathan] We're giving Jahel and Winter's house a fresh coat of white paint. 687 00:27:05,000 --> 00:27:06,928 The perfect neutral backdrop to all of Jahel's colorful flowers. 688 00:27:06,928 --> 00:27:07,000 The perfect neutral backdrop to all of Jahel's colorful flowers. 689 00:27:10,634 --> 00:27:14,367 We're also adding more substantial casings to the windows and door. 690 00:27:14,367 --> 00:27:17,100 All the trim is getting painted black for a contemporary look. 691 00:27:17,100 --> 00:27:19,734 Accenting with the black on the trim and everywhere else 692 00:27:19,734 --> 00:27:22,266 is going to be a really classy touch. 693 00:27:22,266 --> 00:27:25,600 I want the new exterior to really look integrated into the design of the garden 694 00:27:25,600 --> 00:27:28,734 and for that Taraji's back to help me with a simple solution. 695 00:27:28,734 --> 00:27:30,100 Planter boxes. 696 00:27:30,100 --> 00:27:31,900 I'll hold the end and then you can line this up. 697 00:27:31,900 --> 00:27:33,467 Have you used one of these before? 698 00:27:33,467 --> 00:27:36,166 I haven't done this since woodshop. I was actually pretty good at woodshop. 699 00:27:36,166 --> 00:27:36,928 -Oh, were you? -Yeah. 700 00:27:36,928 --> 00:27:37,000 -Oh, were you? -Yeah. 701 00:27:37,533 --> 00:27:40,266 So as you put it over... Watch your fingers. They go down. 702 00:27:40,266 --> 00:27:42,734 -[machine whirring] -And then you slide it across the board. 703 00:27:43,100 --> 00:27:44,367 And then let go. 704 00:27:44,367 --> 00:27:46,800 Alright, bring back your woodshop days. 705 00:27:46,800 --> 00:27:48,467 Woodshop days. 706 00:27:48,467 --> 00:27:50,900 [Drew] Line up the blade first before you squeeze it just to see if it's on the line. 707 00:27:50,900 --> 00:27:54,166 -Is it lined up? -Oh no, it's... right there. 708 00:27:54,166 --> 00:27:56,100 All right, so nice and steady. 709 00:27:56,100 --> 00:27:59,066 [gasps] I'm so scared. 710 00:27:59,467 --> 00:28:01,333 [machine whirring] 711 00:28:04,367 --> 00:28:06,928 I mean, you made that very dramatic but good job. 712 00:28:06,928 --> 00:28:07,000 I mean, you made that very dramatic but good job. 713 00:28:07,367 --> 00:28:09,467 Did you see that? Whoo! 714 00:28:09,467 --> 00:28:14,000 I love how you know to measure with the other board then you get the perfect same size. 715 00:28:14,000 --> 00:28:16,100 Yes, I knew that. [exhales] 716 00:28:16,100 --> 00:28:19,800 Start out further? This way. Oh! 717 00:28:19,800 --> 00:28:21,634 [machine whirring] 718 00:28:23,100 --> 00:28:24,467 Whoo! 719 00:28:24,467 --> 00:28:28,367 You know what? We're hiring if the acting thing doesn't work out. 720 00:28:28,367 --> 00:28:30,166 As long as that's all I have to do. 721 00:28:30,166 --> 00:28:31,734 Alrighty. You wanna drill this piece of... 722 00:28:31,734 --> 00:28:34,166 I love the redwood too because it's so durable. 723 00:28:34,166 --> 00:28:36,266 -Oh, look at that. -That looks good. 724 00:28:36,266 --> 00:28:36,928 We're gonna paint this black though, right? 725 00:28:36,928 --> 00:28:37,000 We're gonna paint this black though, right? 726 00:28:37,734 --> 00:28:39,634 We will though, yeah, with the white on the wall, 727 00:28:39,634 --> 00:28:41,634 -it's gonna look really, really nice. -Okay, I love it. 728 00:28:41,634 --> 00:28:45,266 -You want to drill? -I do! I like drilling. 729 00:28:45,266 --> 00:28:48,000 So we just need two screws in here. Boom. Boom. 730 00:28:48,000 --> 00:28:50,166 But try and line it up so that we don't come out the side. 731 00:28:50,166 --> 00:28:52,900 [Taraji] Oh God, I am scared now. 732 00:28:52,900 --> 00:28:55,533 -I think that's good, right? -Pretty good. Yeah. 733 00:28:55,533 --> 00:28:59,000 You know, I brought the screws but Taraji brought the nails. 734 00:28:59,000 --> 00:29:01,533 -Oh, God. -Slow and steady wins the race. 735 00:29:02,266 --> 00:29:03,533 Nicely done. 736 00:29:03,533 --> 00:29:05,900 I think it is great that Taraji is actually hands on doing this. 737 00:29:05,900 --> 00:29:06,928 She's just not watching me do it. 738 00:29:06,928 --> 00:29:07,000 She's just not watching me do it. 739 00:29:07,700 --> 00:29:09,000 She wants to be able to say to Jahel, 740 00:29:09,000 --> 00:29:12,100 "I built these with my own hands because I love you." 741 00:29:12,100 --> 00:29:13,367 I think that's really cool. 742 00:29:13,367 --> 00:29:15,100 -Teamwork. -Look at that. 743 00:29:15,100 --> 00:29:16,900 -It's coming together. -And then it's the bottom. 744 00:29:16,900 --> 00:29:19,266 So, once we get the bottom on too, we'll drill a couple of holes here 745 00:29:19,266 --> 00:29:21,900 because then we can have a bit of drainage underneath. 746 00:29:21,900 --> 00:29:23,266 Okay. 747 00:29:23,266 --> 00:29:25,266 So you're gonna get a couple more screws in here? 748 00:29:25,266 --> 00:29:27,266 Oh, Lord. Here we go. 749 00:29:27,266 --> 00:29:28,467 [chuckles nervously] 750 00:29:28,467 --> 00:29:29,900 We'll probably do three on the bottom here. 751 00:29:29,900 --> 00:29:31,066 Eh... 752 00:29:32,533 --> 00:29:34,367 -Oh, no. -It's splitting a bit. 753 00:29:34,367 --> 00:29:36,100 Maybe you went too far over. That's fine. 754 00:29:36,100 --> 00:29:36,928 Alright, keep going. One more. 755 00:29:36,928 --> 00:29:37,000 Alright, keep going. One more. 756 00:29:37,734 --> 00:29:39,467 [grunts] 757 00:29:39,467 --> 00:29:41,734 -Nobody saw anything. -No one saw anything. 758 00:29:41,734 --> 00:29:42,734 Wait... 759 00:29:42,734 --> 00:29:44,367 Okay, you didn't go through the middle. 760 00:29:44,367 --> 00:29:46,533 -Oh, well. -We'll just do that. 761 00:29:48,000 --> 00:29:50,266 -No, it's okay. We saw nothing. -No one saw anything. 762 00:29:50,266 --> 00:29:52,000 -Keep going. -Take two. 763 00:29:52,000 --> 00:29:54,266 The good thing is it's a garden. 764 00:29:54,266 --> 00:29:57,867 Imperfections of plants and nature make it perfect. 765 00:29:57,867 --> 00:30:00,266 Oh, God. Now, I'm nervous. 766 00:30:00,266 --> 00:30:01,734 Okay, there we go. 767 00:30:02,467 --> 00:30:03,734 -I think that-- -That one's perfect. 768 00:30:03,734 --> 00:30:05,066 Yeah, one more in here. 769 00:30:05,066 --> 00:30:06,928 I think Jahel is gonna love the fact that you were in here hands on 770 00:30:06,928 --> 00:30:07,000 I think Jahel is gonna love the fact that you were in here hands on 771 00:30:08,166 --> 00:30:10,266 even if you split a little bit of the wood of the planter. 772 00:30:10,266 --> 00:30:13,000 [grunts] That was perfect. I finally got it at the end. 773 00:30:13,000 --> 00:30:16,066 This is love. This is like a little love nick. 774 00:30:17,867 --> 00:30:20,000 Okay, just so you know, 775 00:30:20,000 --> 00:30:21,367 -you're not the only one. -You cracked. 776 00:30:21,367 --> 00:30:23,467 You're not the only one. It's the wood. I blame the one. 777 00:30:23,467 --> 00:30:25,533 It's the wood. Bad pieces of wood. 778 00:30:25,533 --> 00:30:28,467 You know what? We can actually turn it around so that's up against the house. 779 00:30:28,467 --> 00:30:30,734 And you know what it does? It's drainage. 780 00:30:30,734 --> 00:30:32,166 [indistinct] 781 00:30:32,166 --> 00:30:34,634 Oh, my God. Look at that. 782 00:30:34,634 --> 00:30:36,928 I mean, not bad. Is this your first planter box? 783 00:30:36,928 --> 00:30:37,000 I mean, not bad. Is this your first planter box? 784 00:30:37,100 --> 00:30:39,266 -My first planter box. -Well done. 785 00:30:39,266 --> 00:30:40,533 -Yay! [laughs] -Hmm. 786 00:30:42,900 --> 00:30:45,467 [Taraji] What have you been doing all of this time? 787 00:30:45,467 --> 00:30:46,367 Waiting. 788 00:30:46,367 --> 00:30:47,800 [all laughing] 789 00:30:47,800 --> 00:30:51,233 You've got her crying already and she just stepped out of the car. 790 00:30:51,800 --> 00:30:52,967 -Open your eyes. -[gasps] 791 00:30:53,867 --> 00:30:56,533 Oh, my God! 792 00:30:56,533 --> 00:30:58,166 It's so beautiful. 793 00:31:02,266 --> 00:31:06,166 [Jonathan] We spent weeks laying the groundwork to Jahel's new outdoor retreat. 794 00:31:06,166 --> 00:31:10,233 And today, it's all about that final layer that's going to pull it all together. 795 00:31:11,533 --> 00:31:13,600 More feather grass, 796 00:31:13,600 --> 00:31:17,166 or as I call it, my hairstyle of the '90s. 797 00:31:17,166 --> 00:31:18,467 Turn forwards. 798 00:31:19,367 --> 00:31:21,634 -That was absolutely your hair. -What's up, bro? 799 00:31:21,634 --> 00:31:24,066 [Jonathan] We want this backyard to be an extension 800 00:31:24,066 --> 00:31:25,634 of Jahel and Winter's living space. 801 00:31:25,634 --> 00:31:27,467 Details like the outdoor lighting 802 00:31:27,467 --> 00:31:30,066 and the gas fireplace extend the use of this garden into the evenings 803 00:31:30,066 --> 00:31:30,600 and the gas fireplace extend the use of this garden into the evenings 804 00:31:30,600 --> 00:31:31,000 and cooler months. 805 00:31:32,600 --> 00:31:34,000 Jahel loves her garden, 806 00:31:34,000 --> 00:31:36,634 and Taraji said she knows that this is going to be perfect for her 807 00:31:36,634 --> 00:31:38,867 but we don't want it to be a maintenance burden. 808 00:31:38,867 --> 00:31:41,266 So instead of grass, we're using decomposed granite 809 00:31:41,266 --> 00:31:42,967 and drought tolerant ground cover. 810 00:31:42,967 --> 00:31:45,734 What they like to do over at Descanso 811 00:31:45,734 --> 00:31:48,600 is layering the thinner grasses like this 812 00:31:48,600 --> 00:31:49,867 with something that's a little thicker 813 00:31:49,867 --> 00:31:51,266 -and then layering the different textures. -Like overlapping? 814 00:31:51,266 --> 00:31:53,266 [Drew] It's just like what you would do within your house. 815 00:31:53,266 --> 00:31:54,867 You want to have depth and texture. 816 00:31:54,867 --> 00:31:57,867 We can have some thin grasses and some thicker succulents. 817 00:31:57,867 --> 00:32:00,066 Something that's a little taller or something that's a cover on the ground. 818 00:32:00,066 --> 00:32:00,867 Something that's a little taller or something that's a cover on the ground. 819 00:32:00,867 --> 00:32:01,000 There's a lot. 820 00:32:02,166 --> 00:32:04,600 I was doing hand motions for the layering in all the textures. 821 00:32:04,600 --> 00:32:06,066 Is that your garden interpretive dance? 822 00:32:06,066 --> 00:32:07,233 [whistles] 823 00:32:16,367 --> 00:32:18,233 That's pretty good right there, right? 824 00:32:18,867 --> 00:32:20,000 [Taraji] Thank you. 825 00:32:20,000 --> 00:32:22,166 [Drew] To get over the finish line, it has been a push 826 00:32:22,166 --> 00:32:23,867 because this is a busy four weeks. 827 00:32:23,867 --> 00:32:25,867 Somehow, we pushed through. We got it done. 828 00:32:25,867 --> 00:32:28,000 Oh, these chairs are... [grunts]. 829 00:32:28,000 --> 00:32:29,166 These won't blow away. 830 00:32:29,166 --> 00:32:30,066 [laughing] 831 00:32:30,066 --> 00:32:30,967 [laughing] 832 00:32:30,967 --> 00:32:31,000 -You want two and two or three and three? -Two, two, two, 833 00:32:32,500 --> 00:32:33,634 one, one. 834 00:32:33,634 --> 00:32:35,600 -Decisions. Decisions. -I like elbow room when I eat. 835 00:32:35,600 --> 00:32:37,500 [Drew] I have to give a kudos to Taraji though, 836 00:32:37,500 --> 00:32:39,266 to keep coming back into town to help 837 00:32:39,266 --> 00:32:40,533 even though she was super busy 838 00:32:40,533 --> 00:32:42,533 because she knew we had a tight timeline. 839 00:32:42,533 --> 00:32:44,100 Does that feel well shaded? 840 00:32:44,367 --> 00:32:46,066 Yes. It's perfect. 841 00:32:46,066 --> 00:32:47,867 We didn't want full cover from the sun. 842 00:32:47,867 --> 00:32:49,867 We wanted something that lets a little bit of light in. 843 00:32:49,867 --> 00:32:52,867 [Jonathan] But this fabric does protect against ultraviolet light. 844 00:32:52,867 --> 00:32:55,367 It's breathable and it's a great design feature. 845 00:32:55,367 --> 00:32:58,500 So, having that weave overtop of the pergola I think is beautiful. 846 00:32:58,500 --> 00:33:00,066 It's so chic. 847 00:33:00,066 --> 00:33:01,000 -Super chic. -Chic. That's the right word. 848 00:33:01,867 --> 00:33:04,367 -Shall we do this thing? -[Drew] Oh, yeah, chop it. Boom. 849 00:33:04,367 --> 00:33:07,467 Jahel taught me this. I didn't know about the chop. 850 00:33:08,367 --> 00:33:09,867 -That was a murder. -That was a little angry. 851 00:33:09,867 --> 00:33:11,500 You just murdered that pillow. 852 00:33:11,500 --> 00:33:13,467 You, like, Empired that pillow. 853 00:33:14,967 --> 00:33:16,433 I'm just really getting... 854 00:33:17,066 --> 00:33:19,266 I have butterflies 855 00:33:19,266 --> 00:33:20,734 because I'm so excited about her. 856 00:33:20,734 --> 00:33:23,166 I can't wait to see her face, her expression. 857 00:33:23,166 --> 00:33:25,867 If you need to let out a little excited happy dance, I'm okay. 858 00:33:25,867 --> 00:33:27,734 -Okay. You won't look? -I won't look. 859 00:33:28,266 --> 00:33:29,467 [all laughing] 860 00:33:30,367 --> 00:33:31,000 You wearing the shoes for that? 861 00:33:33,500 --> 00:33:37,066 I liked that Taraji was hands on with every aspect of this project. 862 00:33:38,367 --> 00:33:40,166 Oh, I did it. Phew. 863 00:33:40,166 --> 00:33:41,467 [Drew laughs] 864 00:33:41,467 --> 00:33:44,100 Okay, tell me when it looks straight. That looks straight? 865 00:33:44,100 --> 00:33:45,734 -Looks straight, Jon? -Looks good. 866 00:33:45,734 --> 00:33:48,166 If something's gonna get done, she's gonna be the one that does it. 867 00:33:48,166 --> 00:33:49,467 What do you think of this little... 868 00:33:49,467 --> 00:33:51,867 I think this is the icing on the cake. 869 00:33:51,867 --> 00:33:53,066 Yeah. 870 00:33:53,066 --> 00:33:57,066 This is important because, you know, when you lose loved ones, 871 00:33:57,066 --> 00:34:00,066 it always feels good when you can feel their presence. 872 00:34:00,066 --> 00:34:00,367 it always feels good when you can feel their presence. 873 00:34:00,367 --> 00:34:01,000 The idea of having a spot where they can sit and reminisce. 874 00:34:03,066 --> 00:34:06,467 That's actually dedicated to your loved ones you lost. 875 00:34:07,266 --> 00:34:09,100 It's such a cool idea. 876 00:34:09,100 --> 00:34:11,634 Like, that... I'm so glad... Group hugs here. 877 00:34:11,634 --> 00:34:13,734 Yes, group hug. We did this. 878 00:34:20,266 --> 00:34:23,266 We've kept Jahel and Winter away for four weeks. 879 00:34:23,266 --> 00:34:25,734 And I know they haven't done any peeking either. 880 00:34:25,734 --> 00:34:28,000 So, are you guys excited? 881 00:34:28,000 --> 00:34:30,066 They promised that they wouldn't and they've stayed away. 882 00:34:30,066 --> 00:34:30,166 They promised that they wouldn't and they've stayed away. 883 00:34:30,166 --> 00:34:31,000 [Taraji] What have you been doing all of this time? 884 00:34:32,600 --> 00:34:33,500 Waiting. 885 00:34:33,500 --> 00:34:34,900 [all laughing] 886 00:34:35,867 --> 00:34:37,367 Just nervous. 887 00:34:37,367 --> 00:34:38,867 Great. 888 00:34:38,867 --> 00:34:41,266 [Winter] Are you gonna be able to tell us anything? 889 00:34:41,266 --> 00:34:42,533 -No! -[both laughing] 890 00:34:43,266 --> 00:34:45,500 I want you to be totally surprised. 891 00:34:45,500 --> 00:34:47,533 So, did you work hand-in-hand with the brothers? 892 00:34:47,533 --> 00:34:49,467 I really did. 893 00:34:49,467 --> 00:34:52,000 I can't believe they trusted me with so much 894 00:34:52,000 --> 00:34:54,266 because I don't really have a green thumb. 895 00:34:54,266 --> 00:34:55,600 Jahel, no. 896 00:34:55,600 --> 00:34:58,533 I always get sent, you know, beautiful flower arrangements 897 00:34:58,533 --> 00:34:59,867 and they always died. 898 00:34:59,867 --> 00:35:00,066 Thank God she's there because she cares for them 899 00:35:00,066 --> 00:35:01,000 Thank God she's there because she cares for them 900 00:35:02,467 --> 00:35:04,467 but Jahel saves the day every time. 901 00:35:05,066 --> 00:35:06,500 I love flowers. 902 00:35:06,500 --> 00:35:08,266 I know. 903 00:35:08,266 --> 00:35:10,000 [Jonathan] Hide. Hide! 904 00:35:10,867 --> 00:35:12,367 [humming] 905 00:35:12,367 --> 00:35:14,533 I see them. I see them. 906 00:35:14,533 --> 00:35:16,600 [Jahel] It's so beautiful. 907 00:35:16,600 --> 00:35:18,367 [Drew] Jahel's coming around the corner to the house 908 00:35:18,367 --> 00:35:19,734 she's already out the window like, 909 00:35:19,734 --> 00:35:21,533 "[gasps] Look at the color of the house. I love the white." 910 00:35:21,533 --> 00:35:22,900 And I saw it from out the tree. 911 00:35:25,100 --> 00:35:26,367 [all laughing] 912 00:35:27,367 --> 00:35:28,800 What's happening? 913 00:35:29,533 --> 00:35:30,066 How're you? 914 00:35:30,066 --> 00:35:30,634 How're you? 915 00:35:30,634 --> 00:35:31,000 Oh, my gosh. Welcome home. 916 00:35:33,734 --> 00:35:35,634 Today's the day. 917 00:35:35,634 --> 00:35:37,166 [indistinct chatter] 918 00:35:38,600 --> 00:35:42,867 You've got her crying already and she just stepped out of the car. 919 00:35:42,867 --> 00:35:46,734 She said, "When we left, the house was blue." 920 00:35:46,734 --> 00:35:49,600 [Drew] You wanted a place that was a sanctuary. 921 00:35:49,600 --> 00:35:52,000 You wanted somewhere that Winter would want to come hang out with you. 922 00:35:52,000 --> 00:35:53,967 Wanna go outside with me. 923 00:35:53,967 --> 00:35:56,367 Yeah, Taraji went over the top. 924 00:35:56,367 --> 00:36:00,066 Yeah, I just want to see her smiling. 925 00:36:00,066 --> 00:36:00,100 Yeah, I just want to see her smiling. 926 00:36:00,100 --> 00:36:01,000 She just gives so much 927 00:36:01,634 --> 00:36:04,734 and she got such a beautiful loving heart. Hey and Winter both. 928 00:36:04,734 --> 00:36:06,266 And they've been through so much. 929 00:36:06,266 --> 00:36:08,367 You deserve joy, you know. 930 00:36:08,367 --> 00:36:12,367 You work too hard to not come home and be able to relax and enjoy your home. 931 00:36:12,367 --> 00:36:14,467 Enjoy your space inside and out. 932 00:36:14,467 --> 00:36:15,600 Shall we get out there? 933 00:36:15,600 --> 00:36:16,600 [all] Yes. 934 00:36:16,600 --> 00:36:18,266 I can't wait to see your faces. 935 00:36:19,100 --> 00:36:20,867 [Winter] All of this is a full circle 936 00:36:20,867 --> 00:36:23,166 because when my mom got this house, 937 00:36:23,166 --> 00:36:25,734 you know, she would jokingly say we need the brothers. 938 00:36:25,734 --> 00:36:26,800 We need the brothers. 939 00:36:27,600 --> 00:36:28,867 Close your eyes. 940 00:36:28,867 --> 00:36:30,066 I want you to be really surprised. 941 00:36:30,066 --> 00:36:30,734 I want you to be really surprised. 942 00:36:30,734 --> 00:36:31,000 And the fact that you made that happen is just so amazing. 943 00:36:34,533 --> 00:36:36,000 -So, thank you. -It's full circle. 944 00:36:36,000 --> 00:36:37,166 Full circle. 945 00:36:37,166 --> 00:36:41,266 Five, four, three, two, open your eyes. 946 00:36:41,266 --> 00:36:42,734 [gasps] 947 00:36:42,734 --> 00:36:45,266 Oh, my God! 948 00:36:45,266 --> 00:36:48,000 [gasps] Wow! 949 00:36:48,000 --> 00:36:50,233 It's so beautiful. 950 00:36:55,000 --> 00:36:57,467 [Taraji] Keep them closed, we're not there yet. 951 00:36:57,467 --> 00:37:01,634 Five, four, three, two, open your eyes. 952 00:37:01,634 --> 00:37:05,266 [gasps] Oh, my God! 953 00:37:05,266 --> 00:37:07,600 [gasps] Wow! 954 00:37:07,600 --> 00:37:08,700 [Drew] Come on in. 955 00:37:08,700 --> 00:37:11,634 [Jahel] It's so beautiful. 956 00:37:12,266 --> 00:37:15,533 [gasps] It's so beautiful. 957 00:37:15,533 --> 00:37:18,000 Well, hold on, hold on. You come over here. 958 00:37:18,000 --> 00:37:19,800 I love that you're running right into it. 959 00:37:19,800 --> 00:37:21,533 [all laughing] 960 00:37:21,533 --> 00:37:23,127 When you stand right here, 961 00:37:23,127 --> 00:37:23,500 When you stand right here, 962 00:37:23,500 --> 00:37:24,000 and you look out at the new landscape of your backyard, 963 00:37:27,000 --> 00:37:28,533 what goes through your mind? 964 00:37:29,600 --> 00:37:33,166 [Jahel] It's totally different now. 965 00:37:33,166 --> 00:37:35,800 [Winter] The last time we saw the house in the backyard, 966 00:37:35,800 --> 00:37:37,100 it was just dirt. 967 00:37:37,100 --> 00:37:39,600 Now, it's so beautiful. 968 00:37:39,600 --> 00:37:44,233 Yeah, I know now I can come outside and spend 969 00:37:44,533 --> 00:37:46,166 all weekend. 970 00:37:46,166 --> 00:37:48,367 I'm going to stay home now. 971 00:37:48,367 --> 00:37:50,500 [Jonathan] We finished your fence properly on the inside 972 00:37:50,500 --> 00:37:52,700 so you have the beautiful side to look at. 973 00:37:52,700 --> 00:37:53,127 [Jahel] Oh, my God! 974 00:37:53,127 --> 00:37:53,900 [Jahel] Oh, my God! 975 00:37:53,900 --> 00:37:54,000 [Jonathan] You did so much work to build that other fence 976 00:37:56,000 --> 00:37:57,734 and it looks great from outside 977 00:37:57,734 --> 00:37:59,900 but you should look at something nice. 978 00:37:59,900 --> 00:38:01,100 Exactly. 979 00:38:01,100 --> 00:38:04,533 We levelled everything. Irrigation is all underground. 980 00:38:04,533 --> 00:38:07,000 So you don't have to manually water anything. 981 00:38:07,000 --> 00:38:10,166 Everything is drought tolerant, everything is low maintenance. 982 00:38:10,166 --> 00:38:14,367 One of the basics in creating an outdoor space is creating zones. 983 00:38:14,367 --> 00:38:17,266 This is clearly where you have your meals. 984 00:38:17,266 --> 00:38:19,634 [Jonathan] If there are any impromptu photoshoots here, 985 00:38:19,634 --> 00:38:21,166 this table is so sturdy, 986 00:38:21,166 --> 00:38:23,127 that you can also just... 987 00:38:23,127 --> 00:38:23,233 that you can also just... 988 00:38:23,600 --> 00:38:24,000 [all exclaiming] 989 00:38:25,800 --> 00:38:26,900 Whatever you want. 990 00:38:26,900 --> 00:38:28,533 Selfie, selfie, selfie. 991 00:38:29,100 --> 00:38:31,600 No, we don't want this. 992 00:38:31,600 --> 00:38:36,467 When Jonathan is standing the table, that was so... 993 00:38:36,467 --> 00:38:38,266 I was surprised. 994 00:38:38,266 --> 00:38:40,734 So then we have a special place over here. 995 00:38:40,734 --> 00:38:42,734 We were thinking about you for this, Winter. 996 00:38:42,734 --> 00:38:45,000 Winter is not really an outdoor person, 997 00:38:45,000 --> 00:38:47,734 so we had to make it luring for Winter. 998 00:38:48,900 --> 00:38:51,367 [Taraji] So, here is the sexy area. 999 00:38:51,367 --> 00:38:52,333 [Jonathan] Oh, yeah. 1000 00:38:52,333 --> 00:38:53,127 Everyone has to sexy walk when you walk in here. 1001 00:38:53,127 --> 00:38:54,000 Everyone has to sexy walk when you walk in here. 1002 00:38:54,500 --> 00:38:56,100 Sexy walk. 1003 00:38:56,100 --> 00:38:58,867 [Taraji] So after you've eaten an amazing meal, 1004 00:38:58,867 --> 00:39:01,367 then you can come over here and relax. 1005 00:39:01,367 --> 00:39:03,467 [Jahel] The fireplace. 1006 00:39:03,467 --> 00:39:04,634 The fireplace. 1007 00:39:05,166 --> 00:39:06,800 The fireplace is amazing. 1008 00:39:06,800 --> 00:39:08,734 The lounges are really nice. 1009 00:39:08,734 --> 00:39:10,467 [Jahel] It's so beautiful. 1010 00:39:10,467 --> 00:39:13,100 You know, my mom's wanting me to go back there. 1011 00:39:13,100 --> 00:39:15,266 And now I have a reason to. 1012 00:39:15,266 --> 00:39:17,367 -Will this bring you outside? -100 percent. 1013 00:39:17,367 --> 00:39:19,000 [all laughing] 1014 00:39:19,000 --> 00:39:20,333 You may never go back inside. 1015 00:39:20,900 --> 00:39:22,166 What did you think of the style? 1016 00:39:22,166 --> 00:39:23,127 Did Taraji pin your style back here? 1017 00:39:23,127 --> 00:39:24,000 Did Taraji pin your style back here? 1018 00:39:25,266 --> 00:39:28,100 Yes, she knows me. Yeah. 1019 00:39:28,100 --> 00:39:31,266 She cares for me because she know what I want, 1020 00:39:31,266 --> 00:39:34,266 what I like and what I need. 1021 00:39:34,266 --> 00:39:37,100 The boxes are so beautiful. 1022 00:39:37,100 --> 00:39:39,166 [Drew] Can you believe that Taraji built the boxes? 1023 00:39:39,166 --> 00:39:40,266 [laughing] 1024 00:39:40,266 --> 00:39:41,467 She did. She did. 1025 00:39:41,467 --> 00:39:43,734 I crashed a couple but I learned really fast. 1026 00:39:43,734 --> 00:39:46,266 You have to have a functional space though too, right? 1027 00:39:46,266 --> 00:39:49,166 So, you need to have a workstation, somewhere to put your tools 1028 00:39:49,166 --> 00:39:50,700 and everything else. 1029 00:39:50,700 --> 00:39:53,127 [Taraji] Because organization is very important. 1030 00:39:53,127 --> 00:39:53,967 [Taraji] Because organization is very important. 1031 00:39:56,634 --> 00:39:59,000 [Jonathan] Your professional potting station. 1032 00:39:59,000 --> 00:40:00,634 Look at those boots. 1033 00:40:00,634 --> 00:40:01,867 [all laughing] 1034 00:40:01,867 --> 00:40:04,266 [Winter] It's nice to just see my mom happy. 1035 00:40:04,266 --> 00:40:08,800 It's more practical now with her little corner with the pots and all of that. 1036 00:40:08,800 --> 00:40:10,367 That just brings me joy. 1037 00:40:10,367 --> 00:40:12,467 -You got to have somewhere to do the dirty work -Yes. 1038 00:40:12,467 --> 00:40:14,734 before you put everything into the beautiful spot. 1039 00:40:14,734 --> 00:40:15,734 Yes. 1040 00:40:15,734 --> 00:40:19,900 The part they built where I can do some gardening 1041 00:40:19,900 --> 00:40:22,967 is amazing. I don't have to be on my knees. 1042 00:40:24,467 --> 00:40:25,533 It's very thoughtful. 1043 00:40:25,533 --> 00:40:27,600 [Taraji] Is it what you dreamed of? 1044 00:40:27,600 --> 00:40:29,166 Is this what you saw? 1045 00:40:29,166 --> 00:40:31,734 [Jahel] This is more. More than what I have dreamed. 1046 00:40:31,734 --> 00:40:33,333 It's so beautiful. 1047 00:40:33,333 --> 00:40:37,700 Taraji did mention though, there's one very important element for a peaceful space. 1048 00:40:37,700 --> 00:40:39,467 So, look, look here. 1049 00:40:39,467 --> 00:40:41,533 -Your water feature. -Your water feature. 1050 00:40:41,533 --> 00:40:44,266 [Jahel] Wow, it's so beautiful. 1051 00:40:44,266 --> 00:40:48,166 The fountain with the water. I love that. 1052 00:40:48,166 --> 00:40:51,533 It made me happy and relaxed and... 1053 00:40:51,533 --> 00:40:52,800 [Winter] It's healing. 1054 00:40:52,800 --> 00:40:53,127 Yeah. 1055 00:40:53,127 --> 00:40:54,000 Yeah. 1056 00:40:54,266 --> 00:40:56,500 We really want it to be a space where the two of you would come together. 1057 00:40:56,500 --> 00:40:59,533 So we thought what better way to represent the two of you coming together 1058 00:40:59,533 --> 00:41:04,367 than having two stones sitting here as our water feature. 1059 00:41:04,367 --> 00:41:06,266 [Taraji] And this is a good place for you guys to reflect 1060 00:41:06,266 --> 00:41:09,634 about the love you shared with your family members. 1061 00:41:10,467 --> 00:41:12,367 Originally, you were telling us, you know, 1062 00:41:12,367 --> 00:41:14,867 that you had lost your brother and you had lost your father. 1063 00:41:14,867 --> 00:41:18,734 And so we thought how wonderful would it be to have a bench 1064 00:41:18,734 --> 00:41:22,166 to have something where we can remember the people we love. 1065 00:41:22,166 --> 00:41:23,127 [Jahel] Oh. 1066 00:41:23,127 --> 00:41:23,233 [Jahel] Oh. 1067 00:41:23,900 --> 00:41:24,000 This was important for me 1068 00:41:26,367 --> 00:41:28,634 because I know how much family means to you. 1069 00:41:28,634 --> 00:41:31,066 [crying] And this is so beautiful. 1070 00:41:32,166 --> 00:41:34,867 Do you see why this was important for me? 1071 00:41:34,867 --> 00:41:39,166 And this is nice to come and remember them. 1072 00:41:39,166 --> 00:41:42,800 I know I can be there... 1073 00:41:42,800 --> 00:41:46,800 And I feel they're going to see me 1074 00:41:46,800 --> 00:41:49,000 and stay there with me. 1075 00:41:49,000 --> 00:41:50,800 To see their names just make it 1076 00:41:50,800 --> 00:41:53,127 like a permanent part of the backyard, it's just so beautiful. 1077 00:41:53,127 --> 00:41:54,000 like a permanent part of the backyard, it's just so beautiful. 1078 00:41:55,867 --> 00:41:58,800 -I'm so happy. -I'm happy for you. 1079 00:41:58,800 --> 00:42:02,100 When you look here and you see that Taraji has done this for you 1080 00:42:02,100 --> 00:42:03,634 so you can have that space. 1081 00:42:04,166 --> 00:42:05,867 I think that's really special. 1082 00:42:05,867 --> 00:42:08,166 -Thank you so much. -Love you so much. 1083 00:42:08,166 --> 00:42:10,600 Just to know that you and Winter are out here 1084 00:42:10,600 --> 00:42:12,100 smiling and living your best life, 1085 00:42:12,100 --> 00:42:14,533 it just makes me happy. It fills me up. 1086 00:42:14,533 --> 00:42:16,100 Thank you so much. 1087 00:42:16,100 --> 00:42:19,266 [Taraji] It's like God places people in your life for a reason. 1088 00:42:19,266 --> 00:42:22,166 And I just felt like we were meant... 1089 00:42:22,166 --> 00:42:23,127 We were meant to meet. 1090 00:42:23,127 --> 00:42:23,800 We were meant to meet. 1091 00:42:23,800 --> 00:42:24,000 -Shall we celebrate a little bit? -Yeah! 1092 00:42:25,266 --> 00:42:26,867 [all exclaiming] 1093 00:42:31,533 --> 00:42:33,467 Now comes the celebration. 1094 00:42:33,467 --> 00:42:34,700 -Here we go. -Whoa. 1095 00:42:34,700 --> 00:42:36,000 We have pupusas. 1096 00:42:36,000 --> 00:42:37,634 Pupusa! 1097 00:42:39,166 --> 00:42:41,634 Taraji and I knew we got it right when we walked out with the pupusa. 1098 00:42:41,634 --> 00:42:44,634 And then you see Jahel was like, "Ah! Pupusa!" 1099 00:42:44,634 --> 00:42:47,734 Here's to an amazing family with an amazing yard 1100 00:42:47,734 --> 00:42:50,433 and hope you have many, many years together enjoying this space. 1101 00:42:51,266 --> 00:42:52,867 Pupusa. Oh, wait, Pupusa. 1102 00:42:52,867 --> 00:42:53,127 [all laughing] 1103 00:42:53,127 --> 00:42:54,000 [all laughing] 1104 00:42:54,700 --> 00:42:56,467 And now, Pupusa. 1105 00:42:56,467 --> 00:42:57,367 [all laughing] 1106 00:42:57,367 --> 00:42:57,900 [Drew] Hmm... that's really good. 1106 00:42:58,305 --> 00:43:58,549 Watch Online Movies and Series for FREE www.osdb.link/lm