Tales from the Loop (2020) s01e02 Episode Script
Transpose
1
Help.
Oh, come on. You got this.
- No!
- I'm serious.
Please help.
I-I'm barely touching it.
You had enough?
All right. My turn.
Not bad.
Yeah, it's the furthest
we've gotten.
So
you gonna ask May out?
Maybe.
Why not?
I said maybe.
Yeah. "Maybe" means "no."
It's not as easy for me
as it is for you.
And Lauren?
She's all right.
She's not smart like May.
- What?
- I don't get it. I don't get it.
Everyone likes you.
You don't like anybody.
None of this matters.
Come the fall, we'll work
at the Loop and
Yeah. I'm already getting
recruitment calls about it.
Really?
A whole new life.
Leave all this crap behind.
All right, I think I got it.
You want to try again?
Yeah.
All right, let's go.
Things will change soon.
Graduation.
- Oh.
- Hey.
Carrots.
Then, in the fall, you'll start
at the Loop. Yes?
Have you thought
about what area to pursue?
I, um
- Not that you have to specialize
right away. - No.
- But something to think about.
- Yeah.
I don't know.
That's fine.
What I want to do.
At the Loop?
In general.
Maybe draw.
Everyone needs a hobby.
What's a hobby?
It's a point of interest.
What's yours?
Well, there's still time.
Not a lot, but
Time.
I like hockey.
Jakob.
You're getting better.
That's nice crosshatching.
Thanks.
Did you brush your teeth?
Missed a spot.
You want to trade?
Break?
Absolutely.
You got this.
Mm, mm, mm.
Fuck.
Would you rather
be invisible
or hear people's thoughts?
Invisible.
'Cause then I wouldn't have
to hear
what people are really thinking.
But if you're invisible,
people could say
what they're thinking,
because they wouldn't know
you're there.
Then maybe I'd stay away
from people.
Then why be invisible at all?
What is it?
Looks like a sea mine.
Why would it be out here?
Why would anything be out here?
Check it out.
What if it's a mine?
It's
just looks like one.
It's not a mine.
Go on.
Anything?
No.
Climb in.
You climb in.
No, go on. Do it.
All right.
Danny?
What happened?
How did
What did you
Jakob?
Jakob?
I was in there.
And then, uh
We
This isn't funny.
This-this can't happen.
This
Just look at me.
Look at me.
It's gonna be okay.
No. No, it's not.
Just breathe.
- All right? Let me think.
- No. Uh
I need
Help.
What are you doing?
Help!
What are you doing? Shut up.
- Just wait, all right?
- Why?
All right, um
Uh
I don't know. If we, um
If you climb back in there,
then we just
- No, I'm not going back in there.
- It's gonna be okay.
- I'm not going back in there.
- It's gonna be okay.
I'll go back in.
- I'll go back in.
- Danny, no.
What?
Okay.
- Okay?
- Okay, do it.
Okay.
Oh.
I'm me.
Same.
You were freaking out.
No, I wasn't.
Eh
This is wild.
- What?
- This thing.
It's not going anywhere,
and it's reversible.
You want to switch again?
You scared?
No.
Yeah, you are.
No, I'm not scared.
Come on. Hey.
It'd be cool.
Be somebody else
for a day? Right?
I'd be you and
you'd be me?
Yeah.
For a day.
For a day?
Yeah.
Come on, it'll be funny.
Oof!
Be careful.
What? Oh.
Hey.
I'll race you back to town.
Yeah?
- Yeah.
- Okay.
Jakob
Do you think anybody can tell?
How could they?
It's crazy.
Jakob?
Hi. This is Jakob
I mean, uh, Danny.
Hi.
Hi.
You boys got choice paralysis?
Um
no.
Uh, we were, uh
We were just hanging out.
- What, here?
- Yeah, yeah, here.
I see.
Well, I'll, um
I'll let you get on with it.
Hmm? What do you think?
Huh.
I think the yellow. Hmm?
Come on.
What?
That's my grandfather.
Oh, he runs the Loop, right?
Yeah.
Probably have a good job
waiting for you there, huh?
I guess.
I don't I don't know.
Come on.
Let's go.
So, you know where my room is.
And you know
my little brother.
Mm-hmm.
- My mom and dad
should be home a little later.
What do I say to them?
Just I don't know.
Don't get me in trouble.
We don't talk much anyway.
What else?
Um
Oh, don't go through my stuff.
What do you mean?
Like, don't open drawers
or anything.
- Uh-huh. -You wouldn't want
me going through anything
- in your room, right?
- No, no,
- not really.
- So don't.
- Deal.
- Okay.
Wait, what do I do?
Honestly, you should just keep
painting the barn.
I don't need to get
in trouble, either.
Just do that.
Fine.
Then
go to my house.
And sleep there?
Yeah, I guess.
Oh, wait,
what about your sister?
- I don't
- Just ignore her.
I'll see you tomorrow.
Okay.
Yeah, see you tomorrow.
Hey.
Are you staying up there?
Oh.
Uh
It looks good.
My dad,
he sometimes plays music here.
Been inside?
I'll show you.
So, they're not here right now.
Obviously.
Ooh. Sorry.
Try again?
How was your day?
Fine.
What?
Go away. I'm in here.
Finish the barn?
Have you considered
your Uncle Henry's offer?
Um not really.
Look, I know you want to work
at the Loop
in the fall,
but, uh, your grades
You got to be realistic.
We all do.
You don't have the same options
as your friend Jakob.
Just work at the quarry.
Right?
It's not the end of the world.
God, let me Can I finish
Can I finish my sentence, huh?
Well,
if Danny doesn't want to do it,
then why are you
gonna force him?
I wouldn't have to force him
if I knew
that you were also with me,
if we had more
of a united front,
- if we could also just
- Kate.
- I am. No, I am with you.
- What?
I'm just telling you
that I'm also with Danny.
I'm not interested
in pushing him
into something
that he's not interested in.
- You're not even
- You have no concept
whatsoever what it's like
to walk out the door every day
to something you hate.
I'm done, I'm done, I'm done.
- Hey.
- What?
Hey. Hey.
Sorry.
You slept in. We're late.
Come on. Let's go.
Come on.
Now time for the local weather,
seven-day forecast.
Spring is coming out today
on this bright Monday morning.
It's gonna stay sunny all day
with partial cloud coverage
in the afternoon.
A high of 57.
And the overnight low tonight
down to 39 degrees.
Tuesday, partially cloudy.
High of 58, low in the 40s.
Wednesday,
we're going up to 64,
give us
some spring temperatures.
Clouds forming,
but they will clear out
by the midafternoon hours.
Thursday, sunny.
High of 62, low of 43.
Friday is going to be staying
in the 60s.
Another storm warning and then
cloud cover late afternoon.
There's a 50% chance
of light showers
Danny.
A high of 61 and a low of 39.
Knock 'em dead, kid.
Okay.
How's it feel?
Anything happen?
Not really. You?
Mm.
Oh, did you?
What? Oh, I popped it.
- Yeah.
- Good.
Is that what you wanted to ask?
Something else?
I had weird dreams.
I was you.
Yeah?
So there was two of you.
Us.
You have any dreams?
I think so.
I don't remember.
Um, so, do you still want
to switch back today?
How about tomorrow?
Really?
Yeah. One more day.
What's the difference?
Um your mom wants to know
if you'll work for your uncle
at the quarry.
She talked about that?
- What did you say?
- Nothing.
Why did you lie about getting
calls from the Loop?
They don't think it,
but I'm better than that.
There's no way I'm gonna spend
the rest of my life
crushing rocks.
So what are you gonna do?
If she asks again, just say no.
And if I do say no,
what will you do for me?
I'll think of something.
I'm not me.
I'm not me.
Dad.
Uh, I mean, Mr. Willard.
Uh, is Jakob home?
Yeah, I think he's in his room.
- Hey.
- Hey.
What is it?
May.
Uh-huh.
Yeah, I want to switch back.
Relax.
You know I like her.
You wanted me to do something
for you, so I did.
Well, if it's for me,
then let's switch back. Now.
- Just listen
- No.
I want to be me again.
I don't.
What do you mean?
I've been thinking
about the future
and how your grandfather
runs the Loop.
Yeah?
I told you,
I'm not gonna crush rocks
the rest of my life.
Jakob.
- Jakob.
- Get the fuck off!
Jakob!
Boys!
Jakob.
Hey! Hey!
Get the fuck off me.
Danny, go home.
- But
- Let's go.
Are you okay?
I'm fine.
Jakob?
Jakob.
Yeah?
How do you draw a car?
Mm.
Cars are tough.
Danny's father is on the phone.
Do you know where he is?
You two were fighting.
I don't really want
to talk about it.
Well, who the hell said I did?
Hey, Jakob?
You seen Danny?
Why?
My dad he saw him yesterday
at the barn.
Said he looked upset.
I'm sure he's fine.
But have you seen him?
No. He should be here somewhere.
He's fine.
I made you something.
I love it.
My neck really this long?
Are you okay?
Jakob?
Jakob?
Jakob?!
Jakob?
Help!
Help!
Help!
You need a haircut.
I will.
Know what he was doing
out there?
Jakob?
Um
there was nothing I could
You know,
he never thought about his choices.
- Thinks.
-And how important they are.
Kate.
He thought the world
of you, though.
Thinks.
I feel bad.
For how things happened.
I really do.
So do we.
What was he thinking?
I don't know.
I'm still here.
went over
to the Islander bench,
holding his face area.
He may have gotten stuck
with a an errant stick.
Thought any more
about what you're gonna do
after your graduation?
Oh.
I know my grades aren't great.
They're good.
Yeah. Um
Yeah, I just think I'm gonna
I think I'm gonna start working
at the Loop, you know?
- That's great.
- Yeah.
And you can always draw.
A hobby, like we talked about.
Mm.
I don't think
I like to draw anymore.
Yeah.
You are making the right choice.
- Really?
- Mm-hmm.
Hey, your grandfather
will be very pleased.
- Yeah?
- Mm.
What? What is it?
I miss my friend.
Jakob?
Help.
Oh, come on. You got this.
- No!
- I'm serious.
Please help.
I-I'm barely touching it.
You had enough?
All right. My turn.
Not bad.
Yeah, it's the furthest
we've gotten.
So
you gonna ask May out?
Maybe.
Why not?
I said maybe.
Yeah. "Maybe" means "no."
It's not as easy for me
as it is for you.
And Lauren?
She's all right.
She's not smart like May.
- What?
- I don't get it. I don't get it.
Everyone likes you.
You don't like anybody.
None of this matters.
Come the fall, we'll work
at the Loop and
Yeah. I'm already getting
recruitment calls about it.
Really?
A whole new life.
Leave all this crap behind.
All right, I think I got it.
You want to try again?
Yeah.
All right, let's go.
Things will change soon.
Graduation.
- Oh.
- Hey.
Carrots.
Then, in the fall, you'll start
at the Loop. Yes?
Have you thought
about what area to pursue?
I, um
- Not that you have to specialize
right away. - No.
- But something to think about.
- Yeah.
I don't know.
That's fine.
What I want to do.
At the Loop?
In general.
Maybe draw.
Everyone needs a hobby.
What's a hobby?
It's a point of interest.
What's yours?
Well, there's still time.
Not a lot, but
Time.
I like hockey.
Jakob.
You're getting better.
That's nice crosshatching.
Thanks.
Did you brush your teeth?
Missed a spot.
You want to trade?
Break?
Absolutely.
You got this.
Mm, mm, mm.
Fuck.
Would you rather
be invisible
or hear people's thoughts?
Invisible.
'Cause then I wouldn't have
to hear
what people are really thinking.
But if you're invisible,
people could say
what they're thinking,
because they wouldn't know
you're there.
Then maybe I'd stay away
from people.
Then why be invisible at all?
What is it?
Looks like a sea mine.
Why would it be out here?
Why would anything be out here?
Check it out.
What if it's a mine?
It's
just looks like one.
It's not a mine.
Go on.
Anything?
No.
Climb in.
You climb in.
No, go on. Do it.
All right.
Danny?
What happened?
How did
What did you
Jakob?
Jakob?
I was in there.
And then, uh
We
This isn't funny.
This-this can't happen.
This
Just look at me.
Look at me.
It's gonna be okay.
No. No, it's not.
Just breathe.
- All right? Let me think.
- No. Uh
I need
Help.
What are you doing?
Help!
What are you doing? Shut up.
- Just wait, all right?
- Why?
All right, um
Uh
I don't know. If we, um
If you climb back in there,
then we just
- No, I'm not going back in there.
- It's gonna be okay.
- I'm not going back in there.
- It's gonna be okay.
I'll go back in.
- I'll go back in.
- Danny, no.
What?
Okay.
- Okay?
- Okay, do it.
Okay.
Oh.
I'm me.
Same.
You were freaking out.
No, I wasn't.
Eh
This is wild.
- What?
- This thing.
It's not going anywhere,
and it's reversible.
You want to switch again?
You scared?
No.
Yeah, you are.
No, I'm not scared.
Come on. Hey.
It'd be cool.
Be somebody else
for a day? Right?
I'd be you and
you'd be me?
Yeah.
For a day.
For a day?
Yeah.
Come on, it'll be funny.
Oof!
Be careful.
What? Oh.
Hey.
I'll race you back to town.
Yeah?
- Yeah.
- Okay.
Jakob
Do you think anybody can tell?
How could they?
It's crazy.
Jakob?
Hi. This is Jakob
I mean, uh, Danny.
Hi.
Hi.
You boys got choice paralysis?
Um
no.
Uh, we were, uh
We were just hanging out.
- What, here?
- Yeah, yeah, here.
I see.
Well, I'll, um
I'll let you get on with it.
Hmm? What do you think?
Huh.
I think the yellow. Hmm?
Come on.
What?
That's my grandfather.
Oh, he runs the Loop, right?
Yeah.
Probably have a good job
waiting for you there, huh?
I guess.
I don't I don't know.
Come on.
Let's go.
So, you know where my room is.
And you know
my little brother.
Mm-hmm.
- My mom and dad
should be home a little later.
What do I say to them?
Just I don't know.
Don't get me in trouble.
We don't talk much anyway.
What else?
Um
Oh, don't go through my stuff.
What do you mean?
Like, don't open drawers
or anything.
- Uh-huh. -You wouldn't want
me going through anything
- in your room, right?
- No, no,
- not really.
- So don't.
- Deal.
- Okay.
Wait, what do I do?
Honestly, you should just keep
painting the barn.
I don't need to get
in trouble, either.
Just do that.
Fine.
Then
go to my house.
And sleep there?
Yeah, I guess.
Oh, wait,
what about your sister?
- I don't
- Just ignore her.
I'll see you tomorrow.
Okay.
Yeah, see you tomorrow.
Hey.
Are you staying up there?
Oh.
Uh
It looks good.
My dad,
he sometimes plays music here.
Been inside?
I'll show you.
So, they're not here right now.
Obviously.
Ooh. Sorry.
Try again?
How was your day?
Fine.
What?
Go away. I'm in here.
Finish the barn?
Have you considered
your Uncle Henry's offer?
Um not really.
Look, I know you want to work
at the Loop
in the fall,
but, uh, your grades
You got to be realistic.
We all do.
You don't have the same options
as your friend Jakob.
Just work at the quarry.
Right?
It's not the end of the world.
God, let me Can I finish
Can I finish my sentence, huh?
Well,
if Danny doesn't want to do it,
then why are you
gonna force him?
I wouldn't have to force him
if I knew
that you were also with me,
if we had more
of a united front,
- if we could also just
- Kate.
- I am. No, I am with you.
- What?
I'm just telling you
that I'm also with Danny.
I'm not interested
in pushing him
into something
that he's not interested in.
- You're not even
- You have no concept
whatsoever what it's like
to walk out the door every day
to something you hate.
I'm done, I'm done, I'm done.
- Hey.
- What?
Hey. Hey.
Sorry.
You slept in. We're late.
Come on. Let's go.
Come on.
Now time for the local weather,
seven-day forecast.
Spring is coming out today
on this bright Monday morning.
It's gonna stay sunny all day
with partial cloud coverage
in the afternoon.
A high of 57.
And the overnight low tonight
down to 39 degrees.
Tuesday, partially cloudy.
High of 58, low in the 40s.
Wednesday,
we're going up to 64,
give us
some spring temperatures.
Clouds forming,
but they will clear out
by the midafternoon hours.
Thursday, sunny.
High of 62, low of 43.
Friday is going to be staying
in the 60s.
Another storm warning and then
cloud cover late afternoon.
There's a 50% chance
of light showers
Danny.
A high of 61 and a low of 39.
Knock 'em dead, kid.
Okay.
How's it feel?
Anything happen?
Not really. You?
Mm.
Oh, did you?
What? Oh, I popped it.
- Yeah.
- Good.
Is that what you wanted to ask?
Something else?
I had weird dreams.
I was you.
Yeah?
So there was two of you.
Us.
You have any dreams?
I think so.
I don't remember.
Um, so, do you still want
to switch back today?
How about tomorrow?
Really?
Yeah. One more day.
What's the difference?
Um your mom wants to know
if you'll work for your uncle
at the quarry.
She talked about that?
- What did you say?
- Nothing.
Why did you lie about getting
calls from the Loop?
They don't think it,
but I'm better than that.
There's no way I'm gonna spend
the rest of my life
crushing rocks.
So what are you gonna do?
If she asks again, just say no.
And if I do say no,
what will you do for me?
I'll think of something.
I'm not me.
I'm not me.
Dad.
Uh, I mean, Mr. Willard.
Uh, is Jakob home?
Yeah, I think he's in his room.
- Hey.
- Hey.
What is it?
May.
Uh-huh.
Yeah, I want to switch back.
Relax.
You know I like her.
You wanted me to do something
for you, so I did.
Well, if it's for me,
then let's switch back. Now.
- Just listen
- No.
I want to be me again.
I don't.
What do you mean?
I've been thinking
about the future
and how your grandfather
runs the Loop.
Yeah?
I told you,
I'm not gonna crush rocks
the rest of my life.
Jakob.
- Jakob.
- Get the fuck off!
Jakob!
Boys!
Jakob.
Hey! Hey!
Get the fuck off me.
Danny, go home.
- But
- Let's go.
Are you okay?
I'm fine.
Jakob?
Jakob.
Yeah?
How do you draw a car?
Mm.
Cars are tough.
Danny's father is on the phone.
Do you know where he is?
You two were fighting.
I don't really want
to talk about it.
Well, who the hell said I did?
Hey, Jakob?
You seen Danny?
Why?
My dad he saw him yesterday
at the barn.
Said he looked upset.
I'm sure he's fine.
But have you seen him?
No. He should be here somewhere.
He's fine.
I made you something.
I love it.
My neck really this long?
Are you okay?
Jakob?
Jakob?
Jakob?!
Jakob?
Help!
Help!
Help!
You need a haircut.
I will.
Know what he was doing
out there?
Jakob?
Um
there was nothing I could
You know,
he never thought about his choices.
- Thinks.
-And how important they are.
Kate.
He thought the world
of you, though.
Thinks.
I feel bad.
For how things happened.
I really do.
So do we.
What was he thinking?
I don't know.
I'm still here.
went over
to the Islander bench,
holding his face area.
He may have gotten stuck
with a an errant stick.
Thought any more
about what you're gonna do
after your graduation?
Oh.
I know my grades aren't great.
They're good.
Yeah. Um
Yeah, I just think I'm gonna
I think I'm gonna start working
at the Loop, you know?
- That's great.
- Yeah.
And you can always draw.
A hobby, like we talked about.
Mm.
I don't think
I like to draw anymore.
Yeah.
You are making the right choice.
- Really?
- Mm-hmm.
Hey, your grandfather
will be very pleased.
- Yeah?
- Mm.
What? What is it?
I miss my friend.
Jakob?