Ep 4. The Legacy

The Legacy is the fourth episode of the third season of 7th Heaven, a family drama series that follows the lives of the Camden family, a multigenerational family living in a small California town. In this episode, Eric Camden, the father and a Protestant minister, receives a visit from Wayne, an old friend who is a lawyer and wants him to be the executor of his will. Eric reluctantly agrees and promises to help Wayne with his affairs.

Meanwhile, the Camden family is preparing for the annual Halloween party, and Ruthie, the youngest daughter, wants to wear her grandmother's wedding dress as her costume. However, when Ruthie finds out that her grandmother was not married in that dress due to her pregnancy, she gets upset and refuses to wear it. Her mother, Annie, tries to comfort her and explain that her grandmother's past does not define her legacy.

In addition, the episode deals with various subplots involving the other members of the Camden family. Matt, the oldest son, is struggling to balance his academic and social life in college, and his girlfriend Lauren is worried that he is not spending enough time with her. Mary, the second-oldest daughter, is working at a fast-food restaurant and feeling embarrassed about her job, while Lucy, her younger sister, is trying to impress a boy at school by pretending to be interested in football.

As the episode progresses, Eric discovers that Wayne's will is more complicated than he thought, and he must make some difficult decisions that may affect the legacy Wayne leaves behind. Meanwhile, Ruthie learns the importance of forgiveness and acceptance, and Matt realizes that he needs to prioritize his responsibilities and relationships. Mary learns to be proud of her job and Lucy learns to be true to herself.

The Legacy is a heartfelt and relatable episode that explores themes of family, forgiveness, and the impact that our actions have on our legacy. It is a testament to the strength and resilience of the Camden family and their commitment to each other, even in the face of challenges and difficult decisions.