Sex/Life (2021) s01e06 Episode Script

1
There was a time
all the pieces seemed
to be coming together.
That better be the last of the shoes,
or we're gonna have to knock
down a wall to expand the closet.
Ooh. Could we?
I mean
who needs a kitchen, right?
Guy of my dreams, check.
PhD candidate, check.
Baby on the way and no idea what to do?
Yep, check that too.
Almost done.
Oh, um
Don't forget my monkey lamp.
We don't want to clean poor Sasha out.
Oh, we'll find a place for it.
I'll be right back.
What?
Okay.
Spill.
I didn't say anything.
Uh, your face didn't get that memo.
No, I think it's great.
You're pregnant and moving in with Brad,
and he's not flipping out, like, at all.
You're gonna live happily ever after.
This is exactly the direction
I saw this relationship headed.
Look, I know you think
that Brad's a flight risk.
Mm-mm. Not just a risk. He flew.
- A couple of times.
- This is different.
We both really want this.
You really want this.
Brad told you he didn't.
And he apologized.
With a baby leather jacket.
And now you're ignoring the words
that came out of his mouth.
- I believe him.
- You believe him every time, Billz.
He comes back, apologizes,
and then you cave,
falling into this pattern.
Yeah, it's called an adult relationship.
It's called codependency.
I hate to break it to you, boo,
but you can't turn a ho
into a house husband.
He's damaged, B.
All that shit with his dad?
I know you keep hoping
he'll move past it, but
I
I appreciate your concern,
I do, but it's not needed.
What I need is for you
to be happy for me.
For us.
Look.
We're having a baby.
Look at that.
Girl, please.
You know you and I will end up
raising that baby by ourselves.
Oh!
Looks like we're all set.
I got it from here.
- Appreciate your help. Here you go.
- All right.
Thank you, mate.
Home sweet home.
Are you sure you're okay with this?
Okay with what?
- Hm?
- With me in your space.
It's a big step.
Well, first of all,
it's our space.
And second
I want you
in every single inch of it.
Morning, Mommy.
Hudson.
You're up.
Well, okay. What do you ?
What do you want for breakfast,
honey? Are you hungry?
Where's Daddy?
He
went to work early today.
But he's coming back, right?
Of course he is, sweetheart.
Come here. Come cuddle.
Yes.
Okay.
Everything's gonna be okay, sweetheart.
Everything's gonna be okay.
- Morning.
- Hold my calls.
- Hey.
- Hey.
- Partners here?
- Uh, they will be, in five.
You all right? You split
early this morning.
Yeah, well, I just needed
to, uh clear my head.
Yeah, I know.
We had a lot of wine.
We did, didn't we?
- We had a lot of wine.
- So much.
Cooper.
Billie.
What are you doing here?
You must be Francesca.
I am. It's very nice to meet you.
I heard so much about you, Billie.
Oh.
Um
- Can I talk to you a minute?
- Now's not a good time.
We're headed in to
give our presentation.
I'm sorry, but, um
I really need to talk to you.
I'll meet you inside.
So that's Francesca?
She's stunning.
Never said she wasn't.
You never said anything.
Well, I guess you're not the only
one with secrets now, are you?
You didn't come home last night.
Were you with her?
Not that it's any of your business
after that dinner you
subjected me to, but yes.
I didn't sleep with her, Billie.
I could have.
I literally spent the entire
night on her couch,
thinking about what life
would be like without you.
Cooper, please, no.
I'd be I'd be miserable without you.
- I mean, me and the kids, what ?
- Just stop.
I can't trust a single word
that comes out of your mouth
because what I saw last night
proves that I was right.
It's not all in my head.
There is something going
on between you two.
- I swear, there's not.
- Okay. Answer me this, Billie.
How'd you get home last night?
His motorcycle?
Nothing happened.
Okay. Maybe you're not lying to me,
but you are definitely lying to yourself
and I'm just along for the ride.
Maybe you want out.
I don't, Cooper.
- I don't want that at all.
- Really?
I mean, maybe Brad
makes you feel a way
that I can't make you feel.
Like Francesca makes me feel.
I cannot be thinking
about any of this now.
I cannot be in this headspace on
the most important day of my career.
Cooper, please? Please,
Cooper, please. Okay?
I love you.
We need to fix this.
This is our marriage.
I know that, and I am trying.
But there's something going on here
that has nothing to do with me.
This is about you and what
you want for your life,
and I am begging you, please
figure it out.
Billie?
Billie Mann!
Oh, Kenya.
I was hoping you'd still be here.
Oh. I'm so sorry for just dropping by,
but is Sumner available?
He's finishing his 3:00 lecture,
but I'm sure we can find some time.
I know he would love to see you.
You wanna wait?
- I think I should.
- Great.
- So catch me up.
- Yeah.
- You have two babies now, right?
- Yes.
- Let me see those pictures.
- Okay. All right.
Uh
- I do have lots of them.
- Heh.
Okay, well, that's Hudson and Ellary.
Oh, my goodness.
They just don't make
them like this anymore.
Thank you.
Have a seat.
Sumner should be back any minute.
Okay, great. Yeah.
Okay, it is 6:30,
everyone is here, and
they showed up starving
'cause they killed this
platter of deviled eggs.
And, girl, I forgot to put mayo in them.
Plus, Sumner wants to make
some big toast to you.
So we waiting on Brad? Where is he?
I don't know.
He should be here.
You tried calling him?
He'll be here.
Plus, you know how long those
studio sessions can go, so
Totally.
But did you try texting him?
It's not what you're thinking.
I'm not thinking anything.
Please.
There's not a teeny, tiny part
of you right now that's gloating,
- thinking that he's halfway to JFK?
- Is that what you're thinking?
He's not at JFK because
he's on his way here.
Okay.
All right. Help me serve.
- Yes.
- Yeah.
- All right.
- All right.
- Congrats, Billie.
- Oh, thank you.
Amazing job on the article.
- Thank you so much, Kossi.
- Yeah, of course.
Where's my boy Brad at?
Uh, he's running late.
Okay, everyone let's eat.
Actually, before we eat,
I'd just like to say a few words
about Miss Billie, Professor Mann.
I always knew that Billie would
eventually hypnotize the world
with her brilliant, albeit archaic,
theories on monogamy.
Okay, all right, all right.
It is an article on the psychology
behind the ultimate female orgasm.
She is gifting women the
best sex of their lives.
- Yes.
- As long as they have it with one person.
Sometimes, it takes more than one night
to make a woman feel
safe enough to let go.
So it says, so it says.
"Now I'm in the longest
relationship of my life,
and that safety and commitment
is allowing me to have
the best sex of my life."
Yeah.
Look, I mean,
it's not like I haven't
tried it your way,
but, trust me, this way is much better.
I'll be sure to ask Brad all about it.
If he ever gets here.
Uh, can we get to the
drinking part of this toast?
Indeed. Published is published.
I'm sure this is gonna be Psychology
Today's best-selling issue yet.
To the women of the world,
who will no doubt be
indebted to you forever.
- Hear, hear!
- Hear, hear!
- Yes.
- Hey!
You made it.
Excuse me.
Where have you been?
Are you flipping out?
If you're flipping out,
then just tell me now.
I'm not flipping out.
I'm late because I was cleaning out
every bodega between here and
Houston.
Get used to me coming home.
I got a real family for the first time.
And I'm not going anywhere.
Billie Mann in the flesh.
And crawling back to me a good two
to five years ahead of schedule?
Hmm?
Are you okay?
I need to talk to you.
Sure. Come on in.
So
what's going on?
I don't know.
I have a beautiful life.
I have a beautiful husband.
Or I
did, but I'm, um
I'm messing it all up.
You know I have to ask, but do
you think you're messing it all up
because you've convinced yourself
that it's more beautiful than it is?
No. God, no.
I mean, 85% of my marriage is
the stuff that people dream about.
It's
It's just that 15%
Which is?
- Sex.
- Ah.
Which I know is a dumb reason
to screw up your marriage.
Sex is rarely just about sex.
What's it about for you?
Desire.
Feeling desired.
But then also
freedom.
To be anyone
to do anything.
I just haven't felt that way since
Brad.
There's no judgment here.
A few months ago, I
I started writing in my journal.
I was fantasizing about
all the crazy chemistry
that we used to have
and things
just snowballed.
Billie
You're beautiful.
That's the 15% reminding
you it's still there.
But I have Cooper.
I mean, you should see
my children and this man
who would give me anything.
Who's trying to give me
everything that I want,
but somehow it's just
It's not the same.
It can't be.
The person who gives
you all that security
can't be the same person
who gives you the thrill,
the risk, the excitement,
the lust. It
doesn't work that way.
So there's no solution
that doesn't involve me
cheating on my husband?
- Isn't that why you came to see me?
- I came to see you
because you're the closest
thing I have to a shrink.
But I'm also the guy who doesn't believe
in that "till death do us part" crap
so maybe you came here
looking for a pass.
And maybe that's okay.
But you never would, right?
You're the monogamist.
And it's 85/15, so
Cooper wins.
Unless
Unless what?
Unless you think there's a world
in which Brad could
somehow give you both.
It's me.
I'm in the city. Where are you?
Now, this is a unique opportunity
that could make a real difference
in millions of people's lives,
and we're hoping you'll
see it that way too.
Any questions?
I think we're all set.
Thank you, Cooper.
This technology is revolutionary.
I mean, this is the future
of modern medicine.
Right. We got it.
Can we have a minute
alone with Francesca?
Sure. Yeah, no problem.
So?
Jury's still out.
What happened?
I thought you'd get a yes.
I don't know. I
Uh, sidenote, heard last
night was boozy and epic.
Ladies and gentlemen
it's a yes.
Yeah! Thattaboy!
What the hell happened in there?
What, they liked the idea, but
they didn't like me or something?
I know I'm exhausted and distracted.
They loved you.
So much so, they asked me how
I felt about making you partner.
Holy shit.
I told them it's an interesting
idea and, frankly, overdue.
Oh, my God.
You deserve it, Cooper.
I wouldn't be here
if it weren't for you.
Best decision I ever made.
Hey, can we talk?
- Yeah.
- Yeah.
Thank you.
Um
So about last night.
Uh you are an amazing listener,
and I so appreciate that.
Obviously, I have some things
that I need to work out at home.
- Um
- Or not.
Look, I would never
break up a happy home.
But since your home doesn't
seem so happy at the moment
You're the full package, Cooper.
And I've had to learn the hard way
that when a great guy
like you gets divorced,
they get snatched up real fast.
And I don't wanna miss my shot.
Oh, Francesca, I'm
flattered, really. Uh
It's just that's That's not
where Billie and I are at right now.
Still. Just in case.
Do you know how rare it
is for me to find someone
who feels like he can be a real partner?
I like who I am when I'm with you.
And I think you like who
you are when you're with me.
No, of course I do.
And I realize this is
wildly inappropriate,
not just because you're married.
I'm your boss,
and we know I had to work twice as hard
- to get to where I am.
- Sure.
So I wouldn't risk this for just anyone.
But I'd kick myself if I didn't take
the chance to let you know
I'm an option.
Hey, it's Billie.
Leave a message, and I'll call you back.
Hey. Um
Look, don't make dinner tonight.
I'm gonna be bringing home Raoul's.
I got some big news.
I love you, Billie.
New York is turning out
to be as intoxicating
- as I always hoped it would be.
- Mmm.
Just can't believe that all the women
here are as beautiful as you.
Oh.
Oh. Goodness.
Well, you clearly work out nonstop.
This bicep doesn't lie.
How is it that you're still single?
Oh, who says I am?
What kind of guy lets somebody
like you out of their sight?
Can't stop thinking about
the things I wanna do to you.
You're driving me crazy, you know that?
I have a room at the Soho Grand.
Maybe you'd like to come
by and check out my view?
That sounds amazing.
I'm just gonna powder my nose.
Mmm.
It's so fucking hot watching
someone else want you,
knowing you're all mine.
Then take me.
Come here.
Oh, slow down.
Slow down. I'm gonna come.
Come with me, Billie.
Come with me.
Billie.
Hey.
I'm glad you called.
Uh
You forgot something.
Oh, oh. Stop.
I
I just have to know what
you were talking about.
In the restaurant in the bathroom,
you said you've changed.
That something happened,
something that you were
dying to tell me.
Yeah.
Okay.
So tell me.
Not here.
You wanna get a drink?
Hey! Hey!
I'm home!
Where's my babies?
There they are.
Oh, it's the daddy dinosaur!
Hey, buddy. Hey, baby girl.
- Hey, Olga.
- Hey.
Where's Billie?
She went into the city today.
Yeah, no, I know, but it's 7:30 now.
Didn't she call you?
No
How was your big show-and-tell, Daddy?
Oh, it was so good.
I killed it, bud. Come here.
I love you, Daddy.
Okay. Um
Maybe we shouldn't.
Come on.
I know exactly where I'm taking you.
Oh, my God!
- Oh
- Oh, my God!
Home sweet home, right?
Mr. S. How you doing, man?
- Good. Good to see you.
- You too.
And, uh, look who I found.
As I live and breathe!
Billie Mann!
How have you been, Miguel?
- Can't complain.
- Oh.
Hey, you know, your old
table's open tonight.
Do you want it?
Come on, follow me.
Tired?
Among other things.
Oh, this pregnancy is a trip.
I'm tied between sleepy
and horny all day long.
Why am I just hearing about this now?
Huh?
Seems like something
should be done about that.
Could we just put in for a soufflé?
It'll take 20 minutes.
Perfect.
What are you doing?
Don't scream, or they'll
kick us out of here
and never let us come back.
And this is our favorite place.
Brad
You okay?
Where's the waiter?
Should we put in for a soufflé?
Maybe just drinks.
For now.
Come on.
You knew this moment was coming.
This is not a moment.
We just need to talk.
Relax.
I don't bite.
Unless you want me to.
Daddy, where's Mommy?
She'll be home soon, bud.
Hey, it's Billie.
Leave a message, and I'll call you back.
Dad, it's your turn.
Give me a second, buddy.
Okay, just tell me.
What's the big thing?
What happened that you say
has made you so different,
that you were just so
desperate to tell me about?
I finally went to see my dad.
For real this time.
And you were right, what
you'd been saying all along.
It changed everything for me.
And thank God I went when I
did because he was really sick.
What was supposed to be a weekend visit
turned into a four-month stay.
I'm just happy someone was
there to be with him in the end.
Oh, my God, Brad.
I wish you could've met him.
What was he like?
Stubborn.
Mm-hm. Charming.
Self-loathing, self-deprecating.
Ahem. Yeah, I know.
I mean, uh, apple/tree, right?
It helped to know that
he'd thought of me.
And he was proud of me.
He told me his side of what happened.
He and my mom were so
young when they had me.
He was doing all kinds of drugs.
Thought I'd be better off without him.
By the time he got clean,
he assumed I hated him.
Was too scared to find
out if he was right.
Then he started seeing
my name in the papers.
He didn't think I'd wanna hear from him.
All that success I wanted
to impress him with
was the thing that was keeping him away.
He followed my career though.
Could tell me most of the
people I'd worked with,
even played me a song
I produced on his guitar.
All of that
anger
and the fear, it just
Hmph.
It just disappeared.
I was dying to call you.
But I knew I had no right.
But still, I need you to
know that none of that
would have happened without you.
I've waited so long
to hear you say this.
I don't want to be like my dad.
Dying alone without the woman I love.
Why couldn't you be this person
when we were together?
If I hadn't met you
I wouldn't be this person at all.
Do you wanna get out of here?
Okay.
Don't.
Billie. Look at me.
Oh, shit.
Oh, my God!
I
I need to go. I need to go.
Billie, don't.
Stay with me tonight.
Are you crazy?
I'm more sure than I've ever been.
Could you consider for one moment
that maybe you married the wrong guy?
No.
No. You do not get to talk about him.
Come on. You've asked
yourself the same question.
That doesn't mean you're the answer.
Cooper has never left
me sick to my stomach,
heartbroken, wondering why
he's always running away
and then begging me to come back.
Cooper has never hurt me.
He deserves so much better than this.
Billie, I
Save it for someone
who doesn't know you.
You've reached Cooper Connelly.
Please leave a message.
Cooper. I am so sorry.
I went out to dinner with Dr. Sumner,
and the time just got away from me.
Are you with the kids?
Did you get them from Olga?
Where are you?
Okay, please call me.
My whole life, I've been
fighting against the notion
that wanting to have it all
was asking for too much.
Cooper?
Turns out, having it all is a myth.
You all right?
What's wrong?
Oh, my God.
Sometimes, 85% is as
close to having it all
as you're ever gonna get.
Hi, Trina. Um
I'm sorry it's so late,
but by any chance,
are Cooper and the kids with you?
Yeah, I'm holding for Dr. Goldberg.
I need you to page him right now.
Thanks, Doc. We'll meet you at the ER.
And that 15% you just
couldn't live without?
That damn 15% that keeps
making you itch for more?
Oh, hey, sweet girl.
Hi.
I missed you.
Here we go.
Yeah.
Ellary couldn't sleep, so
Daddy took us for a drive.
I'm up so late.
Yes, baby, yes.
Where were you?
I missed you.
I'm sorry, baby.
But I'm home.
Okay?
I'm sorry.
Mommy's home.
Turns out
that last 15%
can cost you everything.