Plan B (2023) s01e04 Episode Script

1
Please talk to me.
You want to talk? Who was it?
- It's not important.
- It is to me. Who is it?
Terrence Walker, Bernstein and Lozinski.
- This is his baby.
- No, it's not.
- Can you be sure?
- Say the reason for the trip.
To dump Evelyn before she cheats on me.
(GRUNTING)
And what if I kissed you?
- What about your girlfriend?
- It's over.
Stop.
I can't do this.
I love you more than ever.
- It's my house too, bitch!
- Hey! Andy!
Tell her you're an addict
and that you're going to rehab,
and then you follow through.
- What if I can't?
- (PAT): Turn on the news.
Guess who's gonna represent
the people of Saint Jean
against the evil corporate giant Keas.
I want to start a family.
This heart has wings ♪
And it will fly to you ♪
This heart it sings ♪
Let go!
(PHIL TALKING, INDISTINCT)
No, you're not coming with me!
- Yes!
- No!
(GIGGLING)
Leave!
I'm so in love with you.
(URINATING)
(LAUGHING)
And we'll sit and smile ♪
(GIGGLING)
As the world ♪
(MOANING)
It passes us by ♪
And I'll carry you so safely ♪
Please take me with you. Pretty please.
Don't make this harder than it is.
No, seriously, look.
I'd fit perfectly.
- Stop it.
- OK. OK, fine then.
Stay.
Stay.
This heart it sings ♪
Sweet words to you ♪
Oui?
- Oui.
- Oui.
(BOTH): Oui.
(GIGGLING)
This heart has wings ♪
♪
- (PAT): Off you go.
- (ERIC): No TV.
(MAN LAUGHING)
Whoa, whoa!
(GIGGLING, PHONE CHIMING)
My mom bailed.
OK, so do you want
to do this another time?
No, no, everyone's here.
- Yeah?
- Seriously.
- You sure?
- I'm fine.
OK.
So, everyone,
thank you for being here
to celebrate our new place.
But we have another announcement.
- I'm pregnant.
- (DIANE): Wow!
(LAUGHING, EXCLAIMING)
Wait a minute, you told him?
(PAT): About time you caught up.
I'm a grandmother again!
So, we'll need a lot of sitters.
- Mm-hmm.
- Yes.
Oh, and I'm awesome
at taking care of babies.
- Atta girl.
- You can?
Well, that's a start.
And we'll take any help
because of my upcoming concerts.
Are you playing cello again?
With the Chamber Orchestra, first chair.
(DIANE GIGGLING)
Soloist?
(MARCEL): You've wanted this forever!
Dear talented sister,
to your music career.
Thank you.
And to the baby.
And to the baby too.
Let's just hope it wants
to go into corporate law.
(CHUCKLING)
Do you want to go into corporate law?
- No!
- You got the balls for it.
(LAUGHING)
♪
Wow!
Glad you two are back on track.
Hmm?
I mean, what was it,
like, three months ago
that you were freaking out
that she was "cheating on you"?
Right
Yeah, but she's right.
(EVELYN): No, I didn't say that!
♪
Come on. She's humble.
(INDISTINCT CHATTER)
Hey, how about I book off early,
and we go shopping for a crib?
Uh, we're rehearsing till six.
Right. Sure.
Another day.
We have months.
How about we go out for dinner instead?
Yeah, I'll make reservations.
I realize this will be
a bit of an adjustment
for both of us.
This is my one shot.
I can't mess this up.
You got this.
- We're a team.
- Yeah.
Everything OK, Ms. Landry?
Yeah, it's my first solo in a long time.
I'm just getting back into it.
Don't try to "get into it."
Get out of your head.
Your audition was breathtaking.
I know you have it in you.
OK, again.
There it is!
That's why you belong in first chair.
OK, everybody, let's pick it up
at measure forty-two, please.
Thank you so much.
You won't regret this.
Yes! That's two more.
Got enough to file a class-action suit.
Wait a minute.
Why is Keas buying a property
outside the designated mining area?
What does the toxicology report say?
What do you mean?
Well, maybe they're
covering their asses.
Uh
"Environmental danger
to the surrounding areas ranges
from low to zero."
Well, something's up.
- Let's file a motion.
- For what?
Without supporting evidence,
no motion is gonna
get a judge's approval.
(PAT SIGHING)
Ugh!
It was easier when we represented Keas.
What?
It would be easier
if we represented Keas.
- That's all.
- Well, yeah.
We could charge more
and get paid up front.
Right, but isn't it nicer to
be on the right side of things?
I'm a lawyer.
I'm on the side that pays my mortgage.
- You know my motto.
- Win at all costs?
Family first, screw the rest.
Right.
Speaking of which,
I gotta make a phone call.
(DOOR OPENING)
"Yaling Liou."
Hmm
Hi, it's Louise Grimmer.
Please leave me a message.
(PHONE BEEPING)
The voice mailbox is full
and cannot accept
any messages at this time.
Goodbye.
Mom?
Upstairs.
(KNOCKING ON DOOR) Hey.
Close the door.
What's going on? Are you OK?
No, I am old and alone and sick.
And I can't get out of bed.
And my head is killing me.
OK, is this why you couldn't
make it to our dinner?
(SIGHING)
Get over here.
What?
It's a migraine, Philip, not COVID.
Come on. (CHUCKLING)
OK.
OK, here we go.
(GRUNTING)
When you were little,
you used to come into bed
and snuggle all the time.
- Mm-hmm.
- There, that's better.
I have some big news.
Hmm?
I'm gonna be a father.
Evelyn's pregnant.
- How many weeks is she?
- Ten.
(CHUCKLING)
You can't tell anyone
before three months!
I had a miscarriage before Andy.
Oh, Jesus!
I bet you everyone's all happy.
"Ooh, a baby's coming!"
What are you gonna do
if Evelyn loses the baby?
How are we all gonna feel then?
(SIGHING)
You didn't think about that, did you?
She better be taking care of herself.
(WOMAN): Thanks, everybody,
for coming to
the Climb for Cancer session.
We will start in about five minutes.
Do a lot of climbing?
No, this is my first.
Same.
You know, being a stock broker,
I see a lot of ups and downs,
but, um, Kilimanjaro?
That takes the cake.
What do you do for a living?
Mining engineer for
the Minister of the Environment.
Ooh! Sounds important.
It's a government job,
fairly uneventful.
You must have an adventurous spirit.
This, uh, hike is no joke.
I want to do some good, help people.
Yeah.
- Yeah
- Yeah.
That's why I'm here.
I'm, uh, Grant Hart.
Yaling Liou.
It's a pleasure to meet
another selfless soul.
(GIGGLING)
(WOMAN): OK, thanks, everybody.
Yeah. (GASPING)
Oh my God!
(TALKING, INDISTINCT)
I told Alejandro.
What?
That I'm pregnant.
Wha what are you talking about?
We should only be telling close family.
Ev, it's not safe to be telling
people before three months.
We could still lose the baby.
Well, he knows now, OK?
OK, sure.
And he took it well.
So, he's not pissed
you can't go on tour?
No, actually,
he can accommodate me for the tour.
It will mean some juggling
baby and music,
but he's 100% supportive.
Well, we should go.
- We're gonna be late.
- Uh
actually, I need
to rehearse late tonight.
What? We have dinner plans.
Um
the first concert is in two weeks,
and I need some extra time
to be up to speed.
All right, I'll I'll just
come back in a bit then.
Oh, no, it's fine.
Naomi can drive me home.
Where where is everyone?
They're having dinner next door.
Alejandro and I are gonna join
them for a quick bite.
Uh-huh
OK. OK.
Then I'll, uh, see you at home.
- Yeah.
- Mm-hmm.
(LINE RINGING)
Welcome to Plan B Agency.
State the reason for the trip.
State the reason for the trip.
The system could not
register your answer.
Please try again.
(PHONE BEEPING, THUDDING)
Nobie what?
Niobium.
Never heard of it.
It's a rare mineral.
- Huh, is it worth a lot?
- To some.
And and do you carry out
environmental impact studies
because the the mines are dangerous?
It's 'cause they are potentially
either eco-toxic or toxic.
Huh, and that would impact
the locals living
around the mine, right?
You sure are curious for a finance guy.
You looking to sell niobium stocks?
Not yet. Should I?
(CHUCKLING)
Um, hey, hey, I just want to say
I'm really enjoying training together.
Yeah.
Yeah, I think, uh,
I think we make a great team.
I don't, uh, play for that team.
Oh no, me neither.
Sorry, I just thought you were, uh
No, no. No, I knew you were gay.
I mean, me too.
I've got a husband.
OK.
(CHUCKLING) All right.
We're ready.
(ORCHESTRA CHEERING)
And drinks are on me!
(GIGGLING, INDISTINCT CHATTER)
Um, I'll wait for you.
Yeah.
Wait for what?
Um, Alejandro invited us for drinks.
They just want to
Yeah, me too.
It's a team building thing.
- I won't be long.
- Great. Sure.
Listen, if it bothers you,
I'm not gonna go.
No.
No, I'm overreacting.
I'm sorry. Seriously, go.
- Yeah?
- Yeah.
OK, thanks.
(LINE RINGING)
Hey, it's Andy.
I'm not available or I'm avoiding you.
Leave a message.
(PHONE BEEPING)
(PHONE CLICKING)
My mother, she was crazy
about my father
madly in love and insanely jealous.
Um, the fights that they
would get into were just
epic, you know?
Um
(CLEARS THROAT)
And what is, uh,
what is ironic in the end,
is she cheated on him.
Yeah.
My mother, she, uh,
she got pregnant and she left my father.
(SNIFFLING)
And then came my half-brother, Philip.
And my whole world just totally changed.
You know, I
He was her favourite,
and I no longer felt like I mattered.
Um I thought:
"Man, I must be pretty worthless
if my own mother doesn't want me."
Even now, I still feel
like I struggle, you know,
to be as worthy as my brother.
But you know, one day at a time.
If I keep coming back
yeah, I think eventually,
maybe I can get there.
Yeah.
(INHALING SHARPLY)
Thank you for listening.
(GROUP APPLAUDING)
That was, uh
intense.
Yeah, thank you for coming.
Of course.
Uh, I want you to meet somebody.
Uh, Will, hey.
This is Philip,
the guilt-ridden favourite son.
It's great to meet you.
I'm Andy's sponsor.
Hi.
It's great what you did
for your brother.
Uh, it was nothing.
You saved him. Thank you.
Excuse me.
Yeah.
(CLEARS THROAT)
(INDISTINCT CHATTER)
So, uh, what are you doing here?
What do you mean? I'm your brother.
I can't just want to come out
and support your sobriety?
OK.
What's really going on?
Honestly?
I, uh
I don't know. I'm kind of freaking out.
About?
Well, ever since Evelyn cheated on me
- What happened?
- Uh, no, sorry.
No, she didn't, like,
actually ch cheat on me.
- But
- She did or she didn't?
She didn't.
OK, then what is the problem?
- Let it go.
- I can't.
All right?
I I keep imagining her
cheating on me,
and it's driving me crazy.
Liter It's making me sick.
Wow. OK.
Then you have a problem.
Yeah, I have a problem.
Yeah, and the problem is you, Brother.
♪
(EVERYTHING YOU'VE DONE WRONG
BY SLOAN ON RADIO ♪)
Do your time to pay the price ♪
For everything
you've done wrong baby ♪
In your life you get so high ♪
There's nowhere left to go but down ♪
And don't believe that no one cares ♪
'Cause we're here
waiting for you baby ♪
(CLEARS THROAT)
Then come home for good ♪
OK, stop making such a racket, Phil!
I made you breakfast.
We're opening tonight. I need sleep.
It's a frittata.
OK.
I guess I'll see you there tonight?
Mm-hmm.
(PHONE RINGING, PAPERS RUSTLING)
Those shits!
Keas is suing us for defamation
two days after the judge
approved our class-action suit!
- What?
- You get it?
They want to bleed us dry!
They're trying to tie us up
with this bullshit!
This will scare our clients.
If they think they're
being sued individually,
they will walk away
from the class action.
Exactly. Fuck their intimidation!
They won't know what hit them.
Where are you going?
To Kilimanjaro!
Am I being paired with both of you?
Only me.
Grant hasn't found his hero yet.
Yep.
Well, things aren't looking
so good for this hero.
Cancer spread to my liver and bones.
Don't you worry.
I'll tough it out until you return.
She'll make it to the top
for you, and back.
I'm so proud of you.
You're gonna see the world
from one of the highest peaks on Earth.
Uh excuse me.
Are you OK?
Uh, yeah, sorry. She's uh
God, she's just so brave, huh?
Yeah.
But, I mean, do we have
to be on our death beds
to live our truths and be real?
(SNIFFLING)
Ah!
If we go to Kilimanjaro
together, can we
can we just tell each other everything?
No secrets?
I won't judge you. You don't judge me.
We can be our authentic selves.
Can we do that?
Of course.
OK, focus please.
Let's start with an A.
Hi. Did we have an appointment?
We want out of the class action.
What?
That's not advisable at this point.
We just don't want to be sued.
- Our neighbours feel the same.
- Yep.
(SIGHING)
Uh Excuse me.
You missed Evelyn's solo.
Clients are trying
to get out of the suit.
No, don't worry. I'm all over it.
(AUDIENCE APPLAUDING)
Evelyn, come on! (EVELYN SIGHING)
Evelyn, I'm sorry, OK?
No, I don't want to ruin the night.
This was a big deal for me.
I couldn't just leave them.
You're so full of excuses.
Just be honest.
What I do isn't important.
You want the truth?
Yeah.
It wouldn't have mattered to you
whether I was here or not.
What? You don't need me anymore.
Ever since you started playing again,
you've been distant.
- You know that I'm right.
- It's not distance.
I feel guilty.
The way you've been acting,
it's like you don't want me to succeed.
What?
Do you want me to fail at this?
Ev
- Is that what you want?
- No.
I was so proud of you up there tonight.
You looked so
happy.
Like you were right where
you've always wanted to be.
I just wish I knew how
to make you feel like that.
That's all.
You do.
Come here.
Ugh!
Take me with you.
Phil, I don't have time to mess around.
All right.
Goodbye quickie then.
I'm gone for one week.
You will live.
Come on!
They're picking me up in ten.
Why don't you help me instead?
(EVELYN TAPPING PHONE)
You look tired.
No, I'm stressed.
Yeah.
- Go.
- Ugh!
- Hey.
- Hey.
- Thanks so much.
- Yeah.
OK, take care of yourself.
Of course.
And take care of us too.
What are you getting at?
Nothing.
I love you.
- Call me when you get there.
- Yes.
(GIGGLING) Hey, break a leg.
I'm not worried.
Your girlfriend is magnificent.
(CHUCKLING)
All right, everyone have a good trip.
Good luck!
- Thank you!
- Bye.
(ENGINE STARTING)
♪
(EVELYN MOANING)
I cracked her like a nut!
(EXHALING SHARPLY)
The lesbian cracked!
- What?
- The scientist.
She confessed she falsified
the toxicology report.
And how'd you get her to do that?
Oh man! I worked hard. All above board.
And look at these calves!
Right, so, she's gonna testify?
Well, I didn't get that far.
Do you have any proof?
A copy of the report?
Anything?
No, but Keas doesn't know that.
And I can't wait to see
their faces when I tell them.
They'll start spewing money our way.
So, basically,
your idea is to bluff Keas
without any evidence or witnesses
to back up your accusation.
Is that right?
Exactly!
Pat
you're a fucking moron.
All right, it may not be
the perfect plan,
but it's a work-in-progress.
I got the expert
on my side and I'll just
I'll get her on tape or something.
Listen to me, legally,
there is nothing we can do
with this information.
(PHONE RINGING)
Good talk.
(SIGHING)
(LINE RINGING)
Hey, you've reached Evelyn.
Please leave a message.
(PHONE BEEPING)
Hey!
Hey, I was just, uh, calling to
make sure everything went smoothly.
(CHAIR CLANGING)
Hey, Will, right?
Yeah.
Is, uh, is my brother here?
He had another meeting,
parent-teacher kind.
- Oh, OK. Thanks.
- Coffee?
I feel like I can't even trust her.
You know, sometimes,
I can't even look at her.
I thought if I went back and
stopped her, that I would
Well, if we could go back in time,
it would certainly solve
a lot of problems.
Yeah, that's what everyone thinks.
Meh, we're made out of our mistakes.
That's how we learn and grow.
(CHAIR SCRAPING FLOOR)
What if I told you that I have gone back
and changed things.
I could do it again.
No judgement here.
I saw some crazy, wild shit
when I was having withdrawals.
The way I see it
you have two options:
either be controlled
by your dark thoughts,
jealousy, obsessions,
or learn to live with your mistakes.
Forgive her, forgive yourself.
And move forward.
God
(GROUP): grant me the serenity to accept
the things I cannot change,
the courage to change the things I can
and the wisdom to know the difference.
(EXHALING SHARPLY, PHONE CLICKING)
(PHONE CLICKING, THUDDING)
(TV REPORTER): When it comes
to today's forecast for Montreal,
the freezing region first.
Right, so we'll get to that in a second.
Temperatures are cooler, but
the wind is starting to pick up
over the Laurentians
You're a goddamn liar! You used me.
You lied in that report.
Do you even care about cancer?
Do you care that people will get cancer
from toxic runoff
from a mine you claim is safe?
I'm offering you a chance
to redeem yourself.
Testify against Keas.
Oh, this is my partner, Philip Grimmer.
Ms. Liou has agreed to testify
that she falsified the report for Keas.
The report is compliant.
I have no idea
what you're talking about.
Good luck being associated
with such a corrupt human being.
(DOOR CLOSING)
I think she'll testify.
Time for plan B.
What?
We bluff Keas.
Hard no.
Then what?
We do a counter-assessment.
We we prove that the mine is
gonna be a contamination hazard.
At our expense? We can't afford that.
Hold on.
(PHONE RINGING)
You OK? I was worried.
Yeah. Yeah, sorry about yesterday.
My cell died,
and then I went out for dinner.
And we got back late to the hotel.
- Uh-huh.
- I was wiped.
I just crashed. Um, and
today just got away from me.
If Phil asks, I'm at the dentist.
What are you up to?
Nothing, just, uh,
trying to stop your brother
from burning down the firm.
Oops, um, they're calling us back.
I'll try you again later.
Wait, Ev
I'll just cut to the chase.
We know there is
a greater risk of contamination
than was disclosed
in the toxicology report.
Can you afford a counter-assessment
that would immediately halt all mining?
Do you think you can come
in here and threaten us
into dropping our defamation suit?
Oh, not only will you drop it,
you'll compensate our clients.
And you'll buy my silence.
(CHUCKLING)
- That's illegal.
- Illegal?
Like suppressing the parts of a report
that mention radioactive
minerals kind of illegal?
Or, I mean, you can
always risk being exposed.
And what about you?
Do you understand
the risks you're taking?
My offer is final.
Have a beautiful day. Keep the pencil.
(SIGHING)
Gravol will make you drowsy.
Um, Rivotril,
it will settle your stomach.
Whatever will help me sleep.
Zopiclone.
Just be sure you take it
after you've peed
or you will wake up to a wet mess.
Lovely. Zopiclone it is.
(LOUISE SIGHING)
Hey.
Hmm?
- What's going on?
- Nothing. It's
Mom, what's going on?
I'm worried about you.
If
if you fall apart,
who's gonna look after us?
Hey
I'm gonna be fine. OK?
I promise.
(CHUCKLING)
(PHONE RINGING)
(CLEARS THROAT)
Hello?
Mr. Philip Grimmer?
Yeah?
This is Quebec City Memorial.
You are the emergency contact
for Ms. Evelyn Landry.
She's having contractions.
She's about to give birth.
Wait, wait, wait, wait!
What? What? What?
That's not possible.
She's she's only
five months pregnant.
Mr. Grimmer, how fast can you get here?
(PHONE RINGING)
Hey, Evelyn Landry?
- Room 307.
- 307? This way?
- Mm-hmm.
- OK, thanks!
Hi, uh, I'm her partner.
What's going on?
She has an infection which caused
her to go into premature labour.
- Wha Is she OK?
- She's improving.
Her temperature is lower,
but we need to monitor her.
However, your daughter has a lot
- My daughter?
- She's in critical condition.
What?
Her lungs are not fully formed.
- There are complications
- But she's gonna live?
A team is readying to transport her
to the Montreal Children's
- Where is she?
- Come.
Wait, is that her?
- Yes.
- Hey! Wait, wait, stop!
You won't be able to go
on the air ambulance.
We'll arrange for your
girlfriend to be transferred,
and you can go with her.
They have to go.
(ERIC): Did you draw
a beak on your bird?
Yeah, draw a beak.
- Yeah.
- You gotta make it blue.
Yeah. Hey, no!
(ERIC TALKING, INDISTINCT)
No one is gonna keep away from me.
No!
(TUCKER TALKING, INDISTINCT)
OK, on the back, on the back!
No, no, no! I know where.
I know where. Not there.
No, I know where. On the back.
(SNIFFLING)
Phil.
Phil, come here.
You look uncomfortable.
Let me put this up.
No, no, leave it. It's fine.
Fuck! Give me a break.
(EVELYN SIGHING)
- Yes? Hello?
- Hi.
Could you send someone in here?
The bed's not working.
Yes, we'll send someone your way.
- Uh, excuse me!
- Yeah?
Uh, the bed's not working.
Could you fix it, please?
Um, I'll get maintenance.
And how about a doctor too?
We've been waiting since this morning
for someone to sign
some transfer papers.
We're stuck here because
of some administrative bullshit
that says a doctor needs
to sign a fucking paper
so we can go see our child!
So, yes, a doctor please!
(SCOFFING)
This fucking
(SIGHING)
I want to see her.
(AIR COMPRESSING, MACHINE BEEPING)
(EVELYN EXHALING SHARPLY)
(SOBBING)
(SNIFFLING)
Hey, careful.
Hey, baby girl.
It's Mama.
Please hold on.
Please.
(SNIFFLING)
(ENGINE STARTING)
(ENGINE REVVING)
(TIRES SQUEALING)
(BREATHING HEAVILY, EXHALING SHARPLY)
What's the worst that could happen?
She may not make it.
But we're doing our best.
And if she survives?
She could have respiratory issues
or heart problems,
or she could be perfectly healthy.
It's too early to tell.
OK, what caused this?
Bacteria led
to a urinary tract infection
that developed into pyelonephritis.
That's what sent you into early labour.
- But when did she catch this?
- We don't know exactly.
But it's pointless to get
into the how and when
No, no. No, it's not pointless!
- It's important to me!
- Phil!
We'll know more when we get
the lab test results back.
For now, try to rest.
I'm sor Ah!
(EVELYN SOBBING)
(PHIL SCOFFING)
Hey!
Phil!
(SIRENS BLARING)
Got you these sunflowers.
They're beautiful.
Thank you.
Are you allowed to have
this many visitors?
(MARCEL): If you need
anything, just call us.
Yeah, we'll do anything,
even wash your hair!
(DIANE): We're rooting for her.
She's strong comme sa maman.
(ALICE): Can we see her?
Um
of course you can.
Can I ask you something?
Mm-hmm.
If you could go back and change things
so that Tucker wouldn't
have to wear that brace
would you do it?
No, because then he wouldn't
be my Tucker, you know?
That kid's fearless.
Hey, I'm, uh,
I'm no relationship expert,
but, um, my sister needs you
more than ever right now.
And I think you need her.
Thanks.
I asked if I could stay.
(SNIFFLING)
Come on, baby. Let's go to sleep.
Come on, buddy.
Um, I I I'll be right there.
OK.
(SNIFFLING)
(SOBBING)
(WHISPERING): Hey, hey, hey, hey.
(SIGHING)
Do you hate me?
No.
It's not your fault, Ev.
(EXHALING SLOWLY, SNIFFLING)
It is.
I should have known better.
- Are you OK?
- I'm fine.
OK.
(PHONE BUZZING)
Hey, Ev, what's up?
- Um
- Are you OK?
I think I'm just tired.
Ev!
Ev! Someone call an ambulance.
What?
Was that the first time
you had symptoms?
Before I left on tour,
I was running a mild temperature.
(SNIFFLING)
Why didn't you tell me that?
I thought it was just nerves,
that it was all in my head.
But you were pregnant.
Well, I was gonna talk to the
obstetrician at my checkup.
And?
I missed the appointment.
It was the day of the tour.
I figured I'd go when I got back.
What's gonna happen?
I need to know.
Your baby's heart is getting weaker.
She's not going to make it.
(INHALING DEEPLY)
If Evelyn had made it
to her appointment
would that have changed anything?
- It's no use thinking that way.
- Answer me.
Could you have stopped the infection?
If I had picked up on the symptoms,
ran full bloods, seen the anomalies
Yes or no?
Maybe, yes.
But there's no use thinking like that!
(DOOR CLOSING)
State the reason for the trip.
To save my child.