Happy's Place (2024) s01e01 Episode Script

1
[UPBEAT MUSIC]
OK. Everybody ready?
OK.
All righty, then.
Happy's Place is open for business!
[BELL RINGS]
What?
My sweet, brave Bobbie.
No one sees your pain, no one but me.
Oh.
No, come on, come on.
Gabby, remember how,
like, ten minutes ago,
I told everybody that
now was not the time
to be grieving my daddy?
I do. I marveled at your strength.
And the best way that
we could honor his memory
is by remembering what he told us.
People come to Happy's Place
to leave their troubles behind.
So let's go out there and show
them the smiles on our faces,
- Not the
- BOTH: Tears in our eyes.
That's right.
[SIGHS] Oh, see what you do to me?
You know, I'm a wreck. [SOBS]
Something wrong with her.
Hey, can I get you something to drink?
I'm not sure.
I'd love something for my nerves,
but I'm worried it's a little early.
What you need is some Tennessee coffee.
What's that?
Whiskey.
Sounds good. Hold the cream and sugar.
- [LAUGHS] I'm Bobbie.
- Isabella.
- Oh, nice to meet you.
- Likewise.
So you're a little nervous?
Let me guess.
Somebody's been ghostlighting you.
That's what you kids say, right?
I think you mean gaslighted or ghosted.
And no, I'm waiting on someone,
but he's running a little late.
Mm. So you're worried
you're being floundered.
I don't know what that means.
Yeah, well, it's pretty new.
Probably haven't heard of it yet.
- Go do something over there.
- Yep.
So who's this guy making you wait?
I got this phone call from an attorney
and he said it was really important,
but that he couldn't tell me
any more except in person.
So I'm like, why not? [LAUGHS]
I mean, it's crazy, but
it's kind of fun, too, right?
I wouldn't think so, no.
Sounds sketchy to me.
So no more coffee for you
until he gets here and
I can check him out.
OK. Well, can I have tea, then?
And by that, I mean gin.
So I'm sorry, but did I
hear your father just died?
- I hope so. We buried him.
- [LAUGHS]
Oh, my gosh, I'm so sorry.
Oh, no, no, no. It's perfectly fine.
He would have loved that joke.
Yeah, he was a great man.
Must be hard.
Yeah, I miss him like
crazy, but I'm blessed.
Not many daughters get to spend
as much time with their daddies
as I did.
I envy you. That sounds
- [SIGHS] Amazing.
- Yeah.
Hey, Bobbie, I've got the papers.
- Can we meet in your office?
- You got it, Jim.
Nice to meet you, Isabella.
Wait, you're Isabella?
Great.
I'm Jim Jackoway. I called you.
I'm meeting with you, too.
Well, this is weird. [CHUCKLES]
Are you sure I'm supposed to be here?
I'm sure Jim will explain everything.
I know this is odd,
but there's been a little
hiccup with Happy's will.
And Isabella, you're here
because you two share
something in common.
- What's that?
- A father.
You're sisters.
BOTH: Wait, sisters?
Hey! We said that exactly alike!
[UPBEAT COUNTRY MUSIC]
Sometimes it feels
like a big old fight ♪
To get through the day and
sleep on through the night ♪
But here you'll find a place ♪
That'll surely lift your spirits ♪
You belong at Happy's Place ♪
I'll be right back.
I've just got to handle a
little piece of business.
Coffee. I need coffee, quick.
Oh, yeah. OK.
Not coffee-coffee!
Sorry!
OK.
What happened in there?
You look whiter than usual.
I thought we were
gonna read Daddy's will.
Jim said there was a
hiccup, Isabella's my sister,
and I must have blacked out,
'cause I have no idea
how I got out here.
Wait, he's saying Happy had an affair?
And that woman is his daughter?
OK, that is so not right.
I know.
I mean, I would kill to be your sister!
Why couldn't your dad
have cheated with mymom?
- [SIGHS]
- I'm shocked!
I mean,
I didn't think Daddy could
ever do anything like this,
'cause he always said that
family was the most important thing.
Maybe that's why he started two of them.
Bobbie, we're not quite done.
Ah, I'll be right there.
Steve's got an accounting problem.
Don't draw me into your web of lies.
This is so weird.
I mean, I know I said
that before, but it is.
It's weird.
Don't you think this is weird?
Well, I used to practice
in Florida, so not really.
I'm sorry to keep you waiting.
Little business out there.
I'm sorry.
I shouldn't just take
stuff off your wall.
It's just everything in here
all of a sudden has so
much more meaning.
Daddy hung my drawings there himself.
- These are yours?
- Uh-huh.
I was five.
A lot of folks thought it was
the work of a seven-year-old.
You know, I majored in psychology,
and they say that you
can tell a lot about a person
by what they draw, even
something they did as a child.
It's like a key to
getting inside their head.
[CHUCKLES UNCOMFORTABLY] Really?
[CHUCKLES]
Well, don't go looking in
here, 'cause nothing to see.
And by that I mean I'm normal. [LAUGHS]
Oh, would you not sit there?
- Oh.
- That's Daddy's chair.
Sorry. I didn't realize
that'd bother you.
Of course it bothers me.
It does?
I mean, that's not weird, right?
I mean, there's a lot of people that
don't like people sitting in
their dead relatives' chairs.
That's totally normal.
Uh-huh.
OK, I'm not usually this way.
I mean, I'm the sane one in the bunch.
Just ask anybody.
Everybody else is a little
cock-a-doodle-doo, but not me.
No, sir, I got to tell
you that right now.
Not me. [LAUGHS]
You're getting in my head, aren't you?
Bobbie, I understand
this is a lot to take in.
Your father passed away,
your emotions are
raw and fragile, and
and then out of nowhere, here I am,
a sister that you didn't
even know you had.
It is a lot, isn't it?
Of course it is.
And I'm processing it, too.
Not quite like you are, but that's OK.
Thank you.
I just want to say
it's important at times like
this to take care of yourself.
And no judging
I can smell alcohol on your breath.
Hey, you were out there drinking, too.
You kind of forced it on me.
OK, that's that's not I was
OK, I'll stop drinking.
All we have left to do
is to have both of
you sign these papers.
What are they?
Well, as Happy's other child,
he's giving you
co-ownership of this tavern.
You and Bobbie are gonna be partners.
BOTH: What?
Are you serious?
Did you hear that?
Yeah. Yeah, I heard that. [CHUCKLES]
It looks like I'm gonna
start drinking again.
It's all happening so fast.
I thought Daddy's death was
gonna be my big life crisis,
and it's only third
on the list this week.
Why did it have to happen
right when he's gone?
I know it's happening because he's gone.
You don't have to
get so snarky about it.
I just need time.
Time to miss him, you know?
It's so hard to grieve and be
mad at him at the same time.
So I'm just gonna put my head down,
stick to my schedule,
and let God and time sort it out.
Did that answer your original question?
I asked if you could order more cheese.
[CHUCKLING] Yeah, cheese.
Well, like I always say,
if you don't want to
hear about my problems,
don't ask me about cheese.
I'm out.
[LAUGHS NERVOUSLY]
Could you please stand somewhere else?
And maybe breathe less aggressively?
See, Steve has a thing about germs.
He doesn't like people
standing too close.
Or touching his stuff.
Please do not do that.
Oh, oh, I can't
- boop!
- Ah.
[DISINFECTANT SPRAY HISSES]
OK, you know, I'm just
gonna touch it again.
Touché.
So sounds like you have a little OCD.
Oh, no, I got a lot of it.
But I'm working on it.
- That's really
- [LAUGHS NERVOUSLY]
I can still feel your breath.
Sorry. [CHUCKLES SOFTLY]
It's just that I noticed that
you're doing the accounting for the bar
at the bar.
- [CHUCKLES]
- Oh, boy.
You're gonna make that
a problem, aren't you?
- No, no
- Bobbie!
Bobbie, come in here, please!
All right, what's going on?
The hiccup is attacking me!
[GASPS] I was just curious.
I mean I mean, it is a little
odd he's doing his work here.
No.
See, it's only odd because
you're paying attention to it.
If you don't think about it, it's fine.
- What?
- That's true.
And if you want to help an odd person,
Gabby's right over there.
I'm not trying to help people.
I I just want to
know how things work.
Oh, that's something
you really don't need to worry about.
Um, yeah, I do.
I own half the bar and I
have the right to know.
Oh, really?
Well, I've been running
this place for ten years.
I earned that right.
I never had the chance to earn it.
Who knows how many
opportunities I've been denied
that I didn't even know about?
Preach it, sister. [CHUCKLES]
I feel like I have been denied
opportunities just like you.
Well, you're a white
woman, but y yeah, OK.
If you love analyzing people so much,
why don't you start
out in personnel, then?
Poke around in everyone else's heads?
Not me!
Not Emmett!
Fine. I'd love that.
And you'll see I'm
gonna make a difference.
You really want her messing
around with personnel?
No, but owning a
business seems like a hoot
when you're just dreaming.
It's dealing with the details
that'll drive you crazy.
Yeah, but she's gonna
be dealing with us.
[LAUGHS] Exactly.
[UPBEAT COUNTRY MUSIC]
The new girl seems nice.
I mean, a little young.
Kind of a know-it-all.
Difficult to be friends with.
But nice.
I like her.
She has kind eyes.
Oh, gag!
You like everybody.
No, I don't.
I mean, I like people in general.
A lot of them.
Most, even.
Dang it, you're right.
[CHUCKLES SOFTLY] I like everybody.
Hey, you guys. You on a break?
Yes, but it's OK.
Bobbie lets us sit here.
We used to sit out back,
but then I saw a raccoon, so
[GASPS SOFTLY]
Actually, my break's over.
- Oh.
- Sorry.
Takoda didn't leave
because of me, did he?
Oh, no, no.
He's just shy around the ladies.
Playa got no game.
Do you have a minute to
talk, or is your break over too?
Both.
What's on your mind?
Well
I think too often,
employees feel like
they don't have a voice.
So I want you to know that
if there are any problems
that you want to talk about, I'm here.
Now that you mention it
I have been kind of lonely.
Oh.
I meant problems with
work, but go go ahead.
It's just [SIGHS]
You know, I thought that
when Happy, you know
[IMITATES CROAKING]
[CLEARS THROAT]
That Bobbie was gonna need a friend.
And that she would finally turn to me.
I mean, her husband is
gone, her daughter is deployed,
so I should be her natural go-to.
Should I be lying on a
couch for this or something?
[LAUGHS] That
that's not really what we're doing here.
So how can I help?
Could you leave and never come back?
Excuse me?
I can't compete with a sister.
I mean, don't you have
someone to go back to?
I don't really have anyone, no.
A mother? Boyfriend?
You at least have to have cats.
Well, this kind of
complicates things with my mother.
And I just got out of a relationship,
but I haven't told him yet.
Great.
I'm screwed because your life's a mess.
Can I tell you something
really personal?
Really?
Yeah.
[CHUCKLES SOFTLY]
[GIGGLING]
I don't know why I'm giggling.
I, um it's just that nobody ever
OK, go on. Mm-hmm.
I'm not very good at relationships.
I have a lot of trust issues.
Really?
Well, it's hard not to when
your own dad doesn't want you.
I didn't even know he existed. [SCOFFS]
So I totally understand
how you feel, Gabby.
'Cause I feel lonely, too.
We're both just
looking for a connection.
I would kill to be your sister.
[UPBEAT MUSIC]
A ha! [LAUGHS]
- What are y'all doing?
- Isabella said that
we could use your office
as a new break room.
I'm not so sure about this
chair, though, you know?
- This ah.
- I like this one.
I can see why you're
always sitting in it.
So Isabella said y'all
could be in here, right?
Yeah, yeah. Isn't that sweet?
Super sweet.
Out!
Red thunder, red thunder.
- Isabella, what do you think
- I need to talk to you.
What? Now?
But I'm all revved up,
and I don't want to waste it!
Suddenly you feel the need to talk?
The man who congratulated me
on my ten-year work anniversary
by giving me a thumbs up?
Why are you being so hard on her?
You've always said a good
idea can come from anyone.
I meant anyone I agree with.
This isn't like you.
Well, I've got a lot going on.
Or have you forgotten our cheese talk?
Everyone who works
here bugs you in some way,
but you look past that and make it work
because you are a good person.
You need to go out
and try that with her.
It's not fair, you complimenting
me when I'm mad.
Fine, but I liked you
better when you didn't talk.
Oh, shut up.
I was reminded that I'm a good person,
so I'm willing to listen to your ideas.
Wow, thanks.
But just keep in mind,
everything around
here is working just fine.
Maybe for you,
because you're in control.
And you keep that control
by closing that door and
shutting everyone out,
when all they want to
do is be there for you
and with you.
Just like me, all they
want is to be included.
Nah, they're good.
If you're so sure about
that, why don't we ask them?
You mean like a vote?
How exciting.
There was a time I
wasn't legally allowed to.
It's a long story.
It's your jobs. You should have a say.
You can pick me and
changes like the break room,
or Bobbie and the way things are.
That just sounds like
someone's feelings are gonna get hurt.
Blah, blah, blah. Let's do this thing.
Everybody get a pen
and paper and write down
who you support, me or Isabella.
- Emmett!
- No.
Emmett's out.
OK, it's just you guys.
My pen is missing.
Oh, I got it.
I abstain.
That just leaves you two.
OK. [SIGHS]
"I choose you both," and a smiley face.
[CHUCKLES] I wonder whose that is.
Well, that just leaves Gabby.
Good old, sweet Gabby.
[LAUGHS AND SIGHS]
- Isabella.
- [GASPS]
I'm sorry.
She won me over with her friendliness.
You know I'm not used to that!
Fine.
Congratulations, Isabella.
- Mm-hmm.
- Oh, come on.
Don't be like that.
So you have to put
up with a few changes.
Big deal.
It is a big deal.
Everything here means something to me.
That bass?
Me and Daddy caught it in Hillside Lake.
That window?
Me and Daddy picked it up
on a trip together in Nashville.
His chair, everything
here says me and Daddy!
No kidding.
You know what it doesn't say?
Me. Once again, I'm left out.
Well, that's not my mistake,
and I shouldn't be the
one who has to pay for it.
[DOOR OPENS AND SLAMS]
I really shouldn't be allowed to vote.
Can this wait? I'm taking a break.
Think you'll want to hear this.
I'm leaving.
Why? You got what you wanted.
No, I didn't.
I was hoping to find a
place where I belonged,
but there's nothing of me here.
There's no pictures of me. [SIGHS]
None of my drawings are on his wall.
I've wasted too much of
my life not feeling wanted,
so why should I fight
so hard to stay in a place
that just confirms it?
Safe travels.
- We should keep in touch.
- Really?
Well, I'm sorry, but this is
too painful for the both of us.
You look at me, and you see
the father you wish you had.
And when I look at you, I
lose the father I thought I had.
Then I guess it's settled.
[GLASS SHATTERS]
Oh, I am so sorry!
Oh! Oh.
Oh, my gosh.
What? What is it?
It's your name.
This drawing is yours.
It's mine?
It's my drawing.
This is my drawing.
He had my drawing on his wall!
Yeah, he did!
Feel free to take it with
you when you leave!
Wait. But this changes things.
Yeah, it does.
You know, I thought all
this was just a big mistake,
but it's not. [SIGHS]
He cared for you, and he wanted us to be
together for some reason.
I guess we owe it to
him to try to find out why.
I'd like that.
Can I give you a hug?
I don't think Oh!
You know, growing up, I
always wanted a big sister.
- And now I've got one!
- [CHUCKLES UNCOMFORTABLY]
Even if she is old enough to be my mom.
[LAUGHS]
Oh, honey, this is Tennessee.
I'm old enough to be your great-grandma.
[UPBEAT MUSIC]
I'm still mad at you.
But I still love you.
You cheating turd.
I've got so many questions.
So if you're looking down,
I'd really appreciate it
if you'd send someone
to help me sort all
this out, 'cause I'm lost.
I heard a sad voice.
Haven't you had enough fun today?