Happy's Place (2024) s01e05 Episode Script

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[UPBEAT MUSIC]
- [CHUCKLES]
- Hey.
Hey.
I don't want to overreact
because it's Gabby,
but she's been in her
car the last 10 minutes
crying and listening to Adele.
Oh, my gosh, why didn't anybody tell me
Gabby had a date last night?
Emmett!
One Gabby special coming up.
Better make it chocolate chip.
Sounds like we're "rolling in the deep."
What's going on? Is Gabby OK?
She will be.
It's just that she's
got such a huge heart,
when it breaks, doves cry.
- [BELL DINGS]
- Order up.
She gets that upset
after one date with a guy?
One date, two dates
it doesn't matter.
If he's leaving, she's grieving.
[SNIFFLES]
[CHEERFULLY] Afternoon, everybody.
Hey, Gabby. [LAUGHS]
Do you want some
eyedrops? They're a little red.
Oh.
Well, it's not because I've been crying.
I've been getting high in my car.
That's OK. That's OK.
I mean, it's not OK that you've
been getting high before work,
but I'm gonna let it slide because
It's Forgive a Felony Day.
Right, yes!
That's it, yeah.
Oh, and looky here.
I accidentally made
an extra root beer float.
Anybody want this?
- Ooh, I do.
- No!
Gabby already called
for it, right, Gabby?
Oh, I don't remember.
Right, 'cause you're high.
Oh, yeah. Yeah.
I be cheechin'. Yeah.
BOTH: [MOUTH WORDS]
Why don't you go and
enjoy that in my office?
You can also sit in my chair.
- Ooh, can I spin?
- No. Off you go.
Poor thing. I feel so bad for her.
Wish I could help her
with the dating, but shoot,
I haven't dated since
well, back when we called it courtin'.
Well, isn't she on the apps?
What's her profile like?
Maybe she's sending the wrong message.
I have no idea. She won't show us.
Well, then maybe we'll just have
to give her some incentive.
How about we get her
tickets to the picture show?
I'm just joking. I'm not that old.
[LAUGHS]
Sometimes it feels
like a big ol' 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 ♪
It's really good.
Keep the glass.
- We need to talk to you.
- Yeah, what's going on?
I have convinced Bobbie
to get on the dating apps.
[GASPS, SCOFFS] At your age?
Oh, my gosh. That is so brave.
You're brave to say that. I'm out.
And we will let you help us create it.
But but you have to
also let us look at yours
and make changes if
we think you need them.
What do you need to do that for?
'Cause I don't like the
guys you've been dating.
And Isabella could help
us bring in somebody better.
Take it or leave it.
OK!
But neither of you can
repeat what's in there.
What is so awful about you
that I don't already know?
- Your real name is Blanche?
- Shh!
So how come we've
been calling you Gabby?
Because when I was five,
"The Golden Girls" came out,
and my mom was afraid
everyone would think I was easy.
So she started calling
me Gabby because I talked
until I got on her last nerve.
Wow, Gabby, you have
put down a lot of information.
Yeah, of course.
You know, I figured the
more that they know about me,
the better my chances
they'll find something they like.
I can be whoever they want me to be.
And you say that right
here on prompt five.
I think you put down way too much.
Well, I agree with Bobbie.
Too much information can be bad.
Right. Preserve the mystery of Gabby.
Who is she? What's she like?
Does she know she has
root beer on her chin?
[UPBEAT MUSIC]
Hey.
I got the scoop on why Gabby needed
that chocolate chip special.
Really? She told you about that?
No, but I've been
sitting here for so long
that if I don't move, it's
like she can't see me.
She's like a T. Rex.
What happened?
Sounds like the guy left
her hanging at the restaurant.
- Ooh.
- Cold.
The worst.
No.
The worst was the guy that broke up
with her Christmas morning.
Left a note in her stocking.
Was that the sign spinner guy?
No, I think it was the ventriloquist.
I thought he'd be different.
He was talented.
Well, I guess making
a doll talk and dating
are two different things.
We didn't even get to know what
this new guy did for a living.
Oh, I found out.
Unicycle rider.
I guess he felt like she
was a second wheel.
[CHUCKLING]
- What's so funny?
- Nothing.
Who?
We were being insensitive. I apologize.
What were you being insensitive about?
- Nothing.
- What?
The weird men you date.
Seriously? What are you on, truth serum?
No, it's OK.
I feel like my luck's
gonna change now that
Bobbie's on the apps with me.
Say what now?
Oh, yeah.
She came to me and wanted
my help getting some dates.
It felt good to apologize.
[UPBEAT MUSIC]
Oh, my gosh.
I thought that was a sweater.
He's not wearing a shirt.
Eh, what the heck?
Do men really think pickleball is sexy?
Here's those glasses
you were asking for.
I didn't ask for any glasses.
- Did you, Gabby?
- Not me.
Huh.
I thought I heard
somebody calling for glasses.
You expecting a tip?
No, I'm not.
I just noticed you were checking
your phone a lot tonight.
Do you hear me
checking from the kitchen?
I swear, you're acting so strange.
It's not strange.
I just heard from
somewhere that you were
on a dating app, that's all.
It was me.
I told you a half hour ago.
So, uh, those any good?
What do you care?
It's not like you're
ever gonna use them.
Why not?
Because you don't like people.
You don't have to like
someone to date them.
OK, in answer to your
question, these apps are great.
I had no idea there
were so many attractive,
eligible men in Knoxville.
That's good to know.
Emmett, glasses?
No, thanks. I got some.
Are you really getting a lot of matches?
I didn't say that.
I said there were a lot of eligible men,
and not a dang one of
them has chosen me.
- You?
- One.
But then he messaged
me and said that his finger
sometimes spasms, so it was a mistake.
Are you sure this app isn't
broken, or they're just mean
and they're trying to hurt our feelings?
Now do you see why I get so upset
when a date doesn't work out?
It's hard enough just finding
a man to go out with me.
Well, let's give it
just a little more time.
You know what?
Bobbie, I've given it enough time.
I just need to accept the fact that
I'm gonna spend the rest of
my life alone and unhappy.
Oh, God, sweater guy said no.
That didn't look good.
It wasn't.
Why didn't you tell me these apps
hardly ever give you matches?
Well, it's always worked
great for my friends.
But they could have been lying.
They're big liars.
I swear, yesterday, I
felt great about myself,
and 10 minutes on this
thing and I'm crushed
because an entrepreneur
who can't spell "entrepreneur"
doesn't like me.
Well, maybe Gabby
should get off the apps
and try to meet someone in person.
Well, maybe she needs to stop thinking
she needs a man to be happy.
So how are you gonna convince
Gabby she doesn't need a guy?
Well, we tried your sneaky way.
Now let's try mine.
- [PHONE DINGS]
- Oh, I got a match!
Dang it. Just an ad.
Oh.
30% off a walk-in tub.
Look at that.
Hey, Emmett.
Did I ever introduce you
to my cousin, Amalia?
She's single and a
truly terrible person.
What?
Yeah, you said you don't have
to like someone to date them,
so she's perfect.
That's not nice, Steve.
He should start with irritating
before he steps up to terrible.
Oh, ho, ho.
You little boys think
you're funny, don't you?
This little boy does.
Takoda?
I make my wife laugh.
City park and a bus stop.
What's that?
That's where I kick both your asses.
We should get back to work.
Uh, so what's this special event
that Bobbie has us working tonight?
Oh, she's gathering a group
of successful, happy women
without partners to convince Gabby
she should give up on love.
That doesn't sound like Bobbie.
'Cause it's not.
She wants Gabby to
understand she shouldn't base
her happiness on
being in a relationship.
- I think you're funny.
- You too.
[UPBEAT MUSIC]
Hey.
What's going on?
Gabby ain't talking to anybody.
I didn't think that was even possible.
You guys said this
party would cheer me up.
Well, I shaved my legs,
and the only guys here
are the ones I already know.
OK, that's the Blanche talking.
Let's bring it down.
Listen, I know that
you're trying to help,
but I'm starting to feel
very uncomfortable.
What are you talking
about? I'm not trying to help.
- Are you, Isabella?
- Of course not.
- Yeah.
- We're both very self-centered.
So it's just a coincidence
that all of these women
are successful and don't
have husbands or boyfriends?
Oh, my gosh. You're right.
That never occurred to me.
I just don't think it's right to
let all of these women think
they have a shot at all this.
What?
She thinks the ladies' night is, uh
- [RAUNCHY VOICE] "Ladies' night."
- What?
Of course, if you're
curious, I'll support you.
You know, it's
it's just not for me
yet.
These ladies are here
because they're perfect examples
that you don't need a man to be happy.
Yeah, we think you put too much pressure
on yourself to find someone.
But I want a man in my life to love me.
Yeah, it's not like we don't want you
to find someone that loves you. We do.
And being alone doesn't
have to mean being unhappy.
So do me a favor and
talk to these ladies.
You'll see. They're
happy with their lives.
And you can be, too.
- OK.
- Great.
- I'll give it a try.
- OK.
Oh, and if you do
decide to switch teams,
the tall blonde is a player.
You know what I like
about an all women's event?
Less burping.
And an open bar with no fights.
Well, you're missing
the scuffle out back.
One woman just took off her earrings.
Bye.
Oh, thank you so much.
OK, I will see you at rugby, Carla.
OK?
[SIGHS] This was wonderful.
Sounded like you had a nice night.
Better than nice. Incredible.
All right, then. Spill the tea.
Yeah, come on.
So you were right.
All those ladies have
wonderful lives and families.
I told you! I told her!
Calm down. I was here, too.
I forgot.
They don't need a man.
And I realize that now neither do I.
That's right. Hit the road, boys.
- We did it!
- [LAUGHTER]
And make way for my baby!
BOTH: What?
I'm gonna have a baby.
[LAUGHTER]
You got us there. She's
gonna have a baby.
Yeah, the question is, a baby what?
- A baby what?
- Whoo.
Little bitty baby puppy.
[LAUGHTER]
A baby human.
I'm serious.
[CLEARS THROAT] I'm I'm
I'm sorry we laughed at you, Gabby,
but you can kind of
understand why we did, right?
Yeah.
Because to you, I'm not a person.
I'm a punchline.
No.
Because a baby is a huge responsibility.
You don't make that decision
after a couple of conversations.
And you're just so funny,
we expect you to be kidding.
- Yeah.
- If you think about it,
it's really a compliment
that we laughed.
Mm.
All my friends think
everything I say is a joke.
I'm so flattered.
Hey, I respect you.
We all do.
Really?
Is that why Isabella
changed all my answers
on my dating profile?
Or why Steve, Emmett, and Takoda think
that I can only date weirdos?
Or why you think the mystery of Gabby
is more appealing than actual Gabby?
Well, now, I can see
why you might think that.
You know what, Bobbie?
For your information,
I've been thinking about
having a baby for a while now.
I didn't say anything because
this was the reaction I was afraid of.
Isn't that funny?
A baby what?
- Don't give me that.
- Really?
You you said [STAMMERS] Yeah.
All right, everybody ready?
I'm gonna go get Gabby.
I just need one more second.
OK, you got till I
get her out of the car.
Oh, good lord. I can
hear Adele from here.
I hate seeing Gabby so sad.
I feel terrible that
we hurt her feelings.
Well, Gabby's tough.
She doesn't always show
it if you rattle her cage.
Yeah, but I should have known.
I majored in psychology.
Big personality, hiding pain.
I see it all now.
Adele can wait. We need you in here.
Bobbie, I told you, I do
not want to talk about
Oh, my God. Is this an intervention?
[SIGHS]
No, it's a group of people
who love and care about you.
That's what an intervention is, Bobbie!
People who love you so
much, they want to put you away!
- [SIGHS]
- Come on, just have a seat.
Takoda, would you start us out?
Gabby, I wrote a letter.
Oh, my God! It is an intervention!
OK, you guys, I wasn't
getting high in my car!
I just wanted to seem cool
said everybody at their intervention!
Come on.
Just listen, OK?
[SIGHS]
When my son didn't
get into the school play,
he was heartbroken.
But then his Aunt Gabby
spent hours with him,
choreographing a dance to the song
about the Sharks versus the Jets,
so that he could put on a show for us.
It was nothing.
It was just snap, snap, snap, freeze!
Vogue, vogue, snap, oh!
Thank you
for making him believe
in himself, Gabby.
Well, when you're a Jet,
you're a Jet all the way.
OK. OK, I'm going next.
Gabby, I admire how fearless you are.
It makes me want to be fearless, too
in an organized manner.
[EXHALES, SNIFFLES]
- Really?
- [STRAINED] Mm-hmm.
Wow.
Do you wanna go wash
All of this? Yes, thank you.
I worked the Thursday opening shift
with Gabby three years ago.
Should have been a, uh, slow day
until they showed up.
Who's "they"?
A walking tour.
A herd of ravenously hungry
and thirsty tourists had us surrounded.
- You remember that?
- Yeah.
Gabby yelled out over the crowd,
"There are two menu options
draft beer and fried pickles."
We fed and beer-ed
them all in 20 minutes.
It's been an honor serving with you.
And you.
Thank you for your service.
My first day working
here at the tavern was
two months after my husband died.
Losing Travis felt
like somebody had just
come into my life
Can y'all turn around, please?
I I can't do this with
y'all looking at me.
It felt like they had come into
my life and cut me to pieces.
I didn't think I'd ever be whole again.
And then Daddy made me work
every single shift with Gabby.
And she was the one
that asked me questions
that nobody else wanted to ask.
They were afraid.
[SIGHS] Stuff like
do you miss him?
What was the last thing he said to you?
Can I have his clothes?
What?
His shirts fit better than
the ones at Long Tall Sally's.
Gabby, you saved me.
Question after question,
you helped me put myself back together.
Oh, Bobbie.
[SNIFFLING]
And I know sometimes
we don't say it the right way,
but that's because
sometimes it's just easier for us
to tease instead of telling
each other how we really feel.
Each and every one of us
respect the heck out of you.
And you gotta know that we love you.
I love you guys. [SNIFFLES]
Um, I didn't go yet.
Oh, of course, honey. Go ahead.
It's kind of weird now,
but I love you.
And I respect you, too.
I love you, too. [SNIFFLES]
Is that all?
Yeah.
I liked it. You know, short and sweet.
Short and sweet. [CHUCKLES]
Anyway, thank you all.
You know, sometimes when
I don't feel great about myself,
like after a date or when I get
off the phone from my mom
I need to be reminded
that there are people
that I really care about
who care about me, too.
So thank you.
[SIGHS]
We're good. Yeah.
We saluted.
Yeah.
[LAUGHS] You are one
tough coconut, hombre.
Well, I don't know about
y'all, but I could use a drink.
- Yes.
- All right.
What did I miss? Does
Gabby still want a baby?
Yeah. Yeah, I do.
Then we're gonna be with
you every step of the way.
I mean, not every step 'cause,
you know, kind of personal.
But every step that
is fit for the public.
What a great night!
I'm gonna have a baby,
and I don't have to go to rehab.
[LAUGHS] Whew!
OK, maybe don't yell that out
at the baby doctor office, OK?