The Way Home (2023) s01e02 Episode Script

1
Moving back, it's just gonna
be so good for you, for us.
Welcome to Landry Farm.
- Your letter was so touching.
- Letter?
What are you talking about?
I never asked for a new start!
Alice, please, stop!
She does not know this town.
- Alice will be fine.
- Well, Jacob wasn't.
I'm Katherine Landry,
but everyone just calls me Kat.
If you ever need to talk,
I'm here. Any place, any time.
I need your help,
right here, right now.
Hey, you reached Alice.
Leave a message, or don't,
whatever.
Ali? It's me. Um
Please, just just come home.
Baby, I
you were right, okay?
It it was a mistake
to come here, but we can
We'll figure this out together,
okay? I I love you.
You are my everything, kiddo.
You know that?
Okay, um call me, okay?
Please, just bye.
I I love you.
Mom!
Hey! Have you heard from her?
No. I was hoping you had.
Where the hell is she, Brady?
She's hiding somewhere, okay?
You told her about Rachel
and she reacted.
I should have told her,
Kat. I'm really sorry.
Kat? Hey, just pull over.
Okay? Take a breath.
I can't do this again.
I can't do this again!
What if she's gone?
Hey, this isn't Jacob.
Okay? Alice is fine.
It's not like then.
Do you hear me, Kat? Kat?
Kat?
Kat? Hello?
Tell me what your plan is.
And where's Del?
Kat? Kat?
She's been out all night
searching too
only because I asked.
You know Mom.
Nothing fazes her.
Appreciate you keeping
an eye out, Chief Adams.
It's probably just a teenage
cry for attention.
Yeah. Right. Thanks.
It's not that I don't believe
you, it's just
well, when somebody tells you
that they've travelled
through time, you need to look
at it from all of the angles.
And you need evidence.
- What do you want, my DNA?
- Could you?
Sorry.
Um why don't you tell me
something else
about the future, then?
Okay, wait, there is no way
that guy becomes president.
So, this is your portal, huh?
Well, when you say it
like that, it sounds dumb,
but yeah, I
fell in and came up here,
so maybe if I jump back in,
I'll come up back home.
Seems logical.
Also insane.
You believe me in my time,
and you basically told me
this would happen
and that you'd help.
I know you in the future.
Right.
Uh so, if you're Kat's kid
in the future,
then well, who's your dad?
Ew! Obviously not you, dude!
You're just my science teacher.
Okay.
I just have to be brave.
If I go in and I don't come up,
will that be enough
proof for you?
Maybe. Or you'll just be dead
at the bottom of the pond.
You're gonna take me
seriously, someday,
sometime, promise.
Alice?
Alice? Alice!
Alice!
Alice!
Alice! Ah! Alice!
Where are you! Alice!
Where are you?
♪♪♪
Jacob's out there,
and we'll find him.
Oh, sweetheart.
A Landry never gives up hope.
Oh, thank God! Ali. Thank God!
Mom, I'm so sorry.
What happened? Where were you?
I I was here, but I
I didn't mean to go, honest.
And I was just trying
to find my way back home.
Wait, you you were
trying to get back to Dad?
What? No.
What were you going to do?
You were going to hitchhike?
I mean, seriously, Alice?
No! And look,
it doesn't matter,
I'm back and we're both here now
and I think everything's
gonna be okay!
Do you
have any idea what
you put me through
these past 12 hours?
And your grandmother? What
For some selfish stunt?
It wasn't a stunt,
I don't know what it was!
I just I'm back, okay?
When are you going to grow up
and realize that your actions
have consequences?
What happened to you?
I can ask you
the same question.
Get dressed
and get in the car.
You're going to be going
to school,
and that is it
for a very long time!
You are so grounded!
You're not gonna solve this
by locking me away!
See, I told you
she'd come home.
Don't.
Alice! Oh, my God,
you're here!
Uh yeah. I am.
Okay, what is going on?
- We all heard you went missing.
- Oh, God.
No, it's okay,
and running away
is so much better than arson.
I never set fire to anything.
We're just glad you're okay.
Thanks, but honestly,
I'm fine.
Wait, wait.
I wanted to show you this.
My mom showed it to me.
That's her,
right next to your mom.
Crazy, right?
They're so different, now.
I mean, I would just like
to know if that girl
gave any thought at all
to what disappearing
would do to your whole
Rita, it's over.
She came home. I knew she would.
She's just like Kat.
All drama, no delivery.
Del, you can't be so naive
as to think that your life's
gonna go back to normal
now that those two have invaded!
I mean, look at last night,
for heaven's sake!
It was like some
some sick deja vu.
Look, I'm just saying
they could ruin all
of the good solid healing
that you've done.
That you're about to do.
Did you even tell Kat
about this weekend?
I will, when I'm ready.
I can't believe
she came home now.
Well, she came home
because somebody
sent her my letter.
Oh, no, come on, it wasn't me!
You think I would stick my nose
into all this messy business?
Look, it doesn't matter
who sent it,
I can see clear as day
that it's gonna cause trouble.
And if your daughter
pushes you back
just when you're about
to take this giant leap forward,
she'll answer to me.
Hey.
Any sign of her?
I was just about to call.
She's she's back.
Oh, my God!
Oh can I talk to her?
Um I already dropped her
off at school, actually, so
You had time
to take her to school?
I know, I know, I'm
I'm sorry, I forgot to call,
it's been an emotional morning.
Yeah. It's fine.
Honestly, it's fine,
as long as Alice is okay.
Maybe we should
just come home.
I mean, it's obviously
not working here.
Alice tried to
make a break for it,
and mom and I
are barely speaking.
Well, I may have
a reason for you to stay.
I found out yesterday, but then,
everything happened with Alice.
What's going on?
I was talking to this
publishing house
that our firm represents.
I was telling them about,
you know, your journey home
in the wake of a family tragedy.
They want you to write about it,
like about Jacob,
about everything.
You know, one of those
cold case, true crime,
family saga type things.
Kat, you have a book deal
if you want it.
Okay.
Why are you doing this now?
- What do you mean?
- Trying to help me
in my career when
we're not even
I left, Brady.
Look, you didn't have
a story until you left, so
Well, you are with
Rachel now, so
I can find my own book deals.
How's that working out
for you, Kat?
Look, you know what,
you do what you want, okay?
Just give it some thought, okay?
Maybe you're home
for a bigger reason.
- So tomorrow around eight?
- Yeah, sounds good.
We need to talk
about last night.
And coming at me like that,
do you know what
that looked like?
I'm lucky I wasn't fired,
or arrested!
Sorry, I'm I'm just
really freaking out!
All right. Talk to me,
but with this door
very, very open.
Proceed.
You told me that you'd help me
anytime and I think I know why.
Do you know what I know?
Well, what do you know?
Well, I don't know
what I can say.
What if it causes
some big time paradox thingy
and then, the universe implodes?
Okay.
I know what you know.
I was there, Alice.
I remember.
Okay, so I did time travel
and I'm Alice
like my mom's friend Alice,
but also me Alice.
You are one and the same.
Well, how does my mom
not see that?
She She named me after me.
Memories are mercurial.
Your mom's seen you grow
and change since birth.
Also, she doesn't see it
because it's well,
technically impossible, so
But you believe me now even
though you didn't this morning?
Well, that morning
was two decades ago,
but yes, I remember.
You went in that pond
and didn't come out,
and then, I started to believe.
I even tried following. No luck.
Time travel only works for you.
Why me?
I wish I knew.
But the pond
has no explanations, only rules,
and I bet you
figured out the big one.
The amount of time you're gone
from now is equal
to the time you spend back then,
so from now on,
be smart about
when you take your trips.
Pick times when you're not
missed much here.
Wait, wait I go back?
I that wasn't just
a one time thing?
When when do I go back?
And what what happens?
Okay! Well, thanks
for dropping by.
I I met Jacob.
He was really special,
wasn't he?
Yes, he was.
I'll see you later.
You be the reporter
and I'll be your photographer.
Like a team, solving cases.
We'll be heroes,
and heroes always
leave their mark.
See? J and K to the rescue!
What are you doing?
Oh, well, I'm glad to see
that you didn't
throw it all away.
Do you remember this?
I do.
Now, you can put it away.
Can't you just sit here
with me?
Talk about him? Please?
Let's talk about you.
Last night, you said you were
thinking about leaving.
Well, if you and I can't be
open and honest with each other,
then maybe I just should leave.
It is always all or nothing
with you.
You can never meet
someone halfway.
Well, it's pretty
all or nothing with you too,
especially when it comes
to Jake and Dad.
I am tired of talking
in circles, Katherine.
You don't have a job!
You have nowhere to go.
So, while you figure
yourself out,
I suggest you make
yourself useful.
Okay.
Hi.
Kat Landry?
Monica. Wow! I
You work here now?
I own it. Crazy, right?
Now, when is the last time
we saw each other?
High school grad?
Oh, my God, time flies!
And you look good.
Uh yeah, I brought
Mom's honey over, so
Great, we can't keep
this stuff in stock.
And it is so cute, you being
Del's little assistant and all.
Come.
Sit.
So, have you kept in touch
with anyone from school?
I'm still super close
with Elliot
since he moved back,
and I'm also very in touch
with Trevor Hill.
Spillski?
That guy was
such a klutz, right?
And he he actually made it
to adulthood? That's
What is that guy
up to these days?
He's married
to me.
No kidding!
Well, congrats!
That's, um that's great.
All I wanted to do
is just get out of here.
Yes. And now, you're back.
So, let's talk experience, huh?
I'm sorry?
Or you could just give me
your resume
and I could look it over?
Is this like a job interview?
Del didn't say?
She set this up.
She told me about you
getting fired.
Ugh. And I said, "You know what?
I'll help a girl out."
I always need wait staff, so
No, no, no,
I I don't need a job.
I've landed a book deal.
- Mm.
- So, yeah, right?
Sorry, I guess
I misunderstood, then.
Yes, you did.
So, if you will excuse me,
I'm just gonna
Do you need a pen? Some paper?
- Thanks.
- Yeah.
- Great service.
- Mm-hmm.
- How was school?
- It was you know, school.
It was nice of
Zoey and Spencer
to get you a ride home.
They're good kids.
Maybe that'll rub off on you.
You know, I had a nice little
catch-up with my high school
nemesis when I dropped
off your honey.
Only trying to help
you get back on your feet.
By throwing me under the bus?
I mean, why did you tell Monica
that I don't have a job?
Because you don't.
Actually, I do. I
I got an offer to write a book.
Seriously? About what?
Jacob and that time.
Why would you do that?
I guess it could be cathartic.
This is a book!
I mean it's my dream!
It's wrong
and you can't do it.
Okay, can someone tell me
what happened to Jacob?
How he went missing?
Now is not
the right time, Alice.
Really? But it's a fine time
to write a family
tell-all about it?
You guys used to love
each other.
You were happy.
What happened?
That is a damn good question.
I think we both know
why we are exactly
the way we are.
Maybe,
but the world doesn't,
so don't write that book!
Thanks for the text.
Thank you for bringing
the wine.
Um
Alice asked about
Jacob, at dinner.
She was bound to.
- Sorry, is this weird?
- No, no, it's fine.
It's how we were.
It's easy to fall
into old habits. Memories.
Hey, do you remember
our friend Alice?
Oh yeah, sort of.
I found a polaroid
of me and her.
You know, that
summer and fall,
like, she was a part
of all of it.
You say you have
a photo of her?
Yeah, it's blurry,
so I can't make her out
Which is fitting because Alice
seems more like an energy to me
now than a person.
It's funny how memories are.
I will drink to that.
Dad, I'll talk when I'm ready.
Okay, um look, I know
you're angry, Ali, I just
It's just really good to hear
your voice.
I was worried sick.
Not worried enough to tell me
to come home, though.
It's complicated, kiddo.
But hey, there's room in the new
place for you, always!
Yeah. A place
for me and for Rachel.
Yeah, and for Rachel.
Okay.
Uh well, thanks,
but I actually have to go.
- Alice, please
- Homework.
But if we could
just talk about
It didn't work!
- What?
- The time travel. It
You said I go back, but I can't.
The pond won't let me
and I need to know why!
I don't know, honestly.
Okay, aren't you supposed
to be my guru or whatever?
Give a guy a little time to be
the Giles to your Buffy,
all right?
- The who to my what?
- Ugh I cry for Gen Z.
What if I mess something up?
You said I could go back,
but what if me telling you
my secret in the present
has ruined my chances
in the past, somehow?
Calm down.
The pond works
in mysterious ways.
It sends you when and where
it wants you to go.
Okay, so what are you saying?
Maybe it wasn't
your time to go.
Maybe you need to spend
a little time here.
You're an early riser.
That'll come in handy.
Thanks so much!
Have a great day.
Oh, honey, put it right here.
Well, well, well,
morning, all!
Morning, Rita. How's it going?
Eh, a little slow start,
but it'll pick up.
Summer folk love
their sleep-ins, right?
Hey, Rita? This is my
granddaughter, Alice.
Glad to see you
found your way home.
Well, we've got a lot
to set up, here.
- Oh, hey! New guy, 3 o'clock.
- Oh.
- Morning, Delilah.
- Good morning, Byron.
So, what is good today?
Well, the carrots
are doing really well for us
and the leeks
are especially sweet.
I'll bet. Sounds perfect.
- Tomato's on me.
- Ah. Thank you.
Oh, this is my granddaughter,
Alice. Remember?
I told you that
my daughter and she
were coming to stay with me.
You know, just for a while.
Pleased to meet
you at long last.
Please, Byron,
you just moved here.
Six years, Rita. Six years.
Byron runs the local paper,
the Herald, and the archives.
Oh, yeah, that's really cool.
It's quiet.
So, what do I owe you?
- Ah, just give me a five.
- Oh, Del. Are you sure?
Byron, you know
I only gouge the tourists.
You're one
in a million, Delilah.
Nice to meet you, Alice! Rita!
Mm-hmm.
Ali?
Have you seen Jacob?
Please, help me find my son.
My son Jacob is missing.
Help us get our Jacob back.
Please, help us, please.
- Did I do something wrong?
- No, honey, just perfect.
Katherine!
How nice of you to join us.
We need to talk.
Why did you think you could
bring her here
without even telling me?
We left you a note.
Don't overreact.
Don't interfere!
She is my kid.
Well, you want your kid
to be happy?
Don't lock her up.
You ask me,
what all you Landrys
need is closure.
Can you tell me
what really happened to Jacob?
How he went missing?
Uh
It's not for me to say.
You want Alice
to start a new life here.
Yeah.
But you're too busy dredging
up the past.
It's selfish.
Selfish?
You are the one that
is so worried
about us invading your precious
independent life,
and don't think
that I didn't notice
your less than
warm welcome home.
I didn't ask you to come home.
Yes, you did!
I have the letter! And you
Typical.
Alice! How can I help you?
You're in charge
of the archives, right?
- Excuse me?
- Sorry.
No, no, no, wait, wait.
Danny?
Hi. It's it's Kat.
Landry. How are you?
Good.
Hi, Daddy.
Yeah, I know, it's been
a while
and I'm sorry.
But I'm home now and
Well, I
I have a daughter
and she's so much like you.
She's musical
and she's smart and funny.
And
I wish that you had met her.
Because you would know
what to tell her.
You always did with me.
And I miss that.
"Sister Katherine told police
he was by her side one moment,
gone the next."
Alice.
It's time to go.
I'm sorry,
I just needed to know.
Do you see that?
I drive by that every day.
Do you see how close
it is to the farm?
That's where my husband died
three months after Jacob
disappeared.
In a car accident.
I lost my whole world
in three months.
Your whole world
except for Mom.
I realize
you deserve
to know what happened.
But once you do,
we have to be done with it.
That is the only way
this is gonna work.
Yeah.
I went to the cemetery.
You officially
declared Jacob dead.
It was time.
That's why I wrote
you the letter.
I had
gotten his death certificate
and I felt you should know.
So, that's the letter
that you say you didn't send.
I didn't! I knew
how you would react.
Because a Landry
never gives up hope.
She does if she's the only
one left waiting.
You left. I've been
waiting for Jacob
to walk through that
door for 20 years
and he's not coming home.
You don't get to decide that!
Yes, I do. I have to.
You are not the only one
who lost him,
so stop acting like
I don't count
because I'm the one
that you think
Don't! Katherine,
don't do that!
There's a small memorial
for Jacob tomorrow.
The timing's not perfect,
but Rita and I planned it
way before your arrival.
What? No, you
you can't do that!
Do you think this was
an easy decision?
You haven't been here
for 20 years
of tears and heartache.
Because you wouldn't let me!
I tried, Mom,
and you wouldn't let me.
This is a book
that I need to shut,
so please,
stop trying to open it.
- Thought I might find you here.
- Oh.
Best place to get signal.
Go figure.
Hey, did
did you know about tomorrow?
Yeah, I did.
Mom says that she wants
to have a fresh start.
Can you blame her?
I mean, you got one,
when you left.
Yeah, but then, I came back.
I I don't know,
I thought that it would all
just be waiting here.
Not just the hurt, but the
the warmth, you know,
the heart, family.
It is, just different.
You divorced, you know,
and then, you moved back,
so how did you do it?
How did you start over?
Uh honestly?
I didn't, really.
No matter what I did out there,
I always knew I'd
wind up back here.
Wherever I went,
I had one foot in this town.
Guess I never left.
A hero always leaves his mark.
We were supposed to be a team.
Hey.
I was supposed to protect him!
Shh
Hey.
What are you doing up so late?
Del told me about
the memorial.
Yeah.
Do you ever wonder
what happened to him?
Every day since that day.
I know you're willing to leave
for me, but I want to stay.
I want to get to know my family,
even the ones who are gone.
Wakey, wakey.
Jacob!
Already?
Where is the snooze button?
Is it there?
Is the snooze button there?
Did I sleep good?
I don't know. Did I?
Yes, you did.
That's a family heirloom.
When the Landrys first
settled here,
they are the ones
that started it.
And when a new family member
was born,
they would add the name
to the list,
and when they died,
they would write down the date,
close the book and move on.
At least that was
it was the idea.
But they're always in here,
if you just open up the book.
Hey. You ready for this?
Jacob loved these fields.
One day they were Narnia,
and another, the surface
of some far away planet.
He dreamed
big dreams, my boy.
My perfect boy.
Jacob's time on earth
was short,
but it was meaningful.
He brought a light
and love to so many of us.
But now, it's time to say
goodbye, to let him go.
I have to do this, Jacob.
Because I would rather remember
you in love
than in fear.
Because he was love.
My heart.
My baby.
Well, I I hope you
can understand, right?
I mean, I just
I just can't do it, you know,
not right now. Being here,
it's it's too important.
But I don't get it, this book
deal could be huge for you, Kat.
Well, but it's not
just about me, now.
You know, being here, it's
it's about family.
So, you're officially
staying, then?
Yeah.
Yeah, and who knows?
Maybe I'll get to see
the best part of my history
repeat itself.
Going somewhere?
I have to see Jacob.
I have to try.
I just don't get how
I can miss someone
that I barely know,
but here I am.
I understand.
And talking about deja vu,
it's weird to see
the other side of all this.
It's gonna work
this time, right?
If you don't come back up,
I'll know, right?
Hey.
Are you okay?
I can't do it.
It's okay. Just let me.
I'm gonna get you!
Hi, Alice!
Did you seriously fall
in that pond again?
Yeah, but I'm fine. I promise.
- Want to stay for dinner?
- Absolutely.
Okay.
Come on, Jacob!
Oh I want to fly
away with you ♪
Take off right on time ♪
We're gonna leave
our troubles behind ♪
Wake up under blue skies ♪
Cool breeze's
gonna dry your eyes ♪
Oh I want to fly
away with you ♪♪