Parenthood s01e07 Episode Script

I'm Mark Cyr, eleventh grade English.
I just gave nicotine gum to my daughter's teacher.
Will you go out with me? Hi.
I'm Gaby.
Max's behavioral aide.
It's just so nice to see Max play with other kids.
You make it seem so easy.
I got the results of the paternity test.
I have a son.
I'm a father.
Hips up, heels down.
Very good.
Back down to your knees.
Breathing in, now inhale, arching your back up like a kitty cat.
And exhale.
Extending out like a cow.
Moo Boy, you weren't kidding.
This yoga's great.
Shh.
You're not supposed to talk.
Okay, I'll stop talking.
And hips up into downward facing dog.
Oh.
Crosby, you're doing it wrong again.
Yeah, I'm aware of that.
How old is your son? Oh, this is Jabbar.
He's five.
I'm five, too.
I'm five-and-a-half.
I'm five- and-three-quarters.
Well, Jabbar, I think this is what the yogis would call fate.
Hmm? Would you boys like to come over for a play date? If that's okay with your dad? Oh, yeah, we love play dates.
Okay.
Great.
Can't wait.
Yeah, me neither.
Okay.
One more, inhale And exhale.
You have to breathe, Adam.
Almost there.
Breathe.
Almost there.
Haddie! What? Come here.
Honey, what about these for tomorrow? Look, these were in the Goodwill.
No, Mom.
They're perfect.
No, Mom, Mom.
They're perfect.
You're not serious.
Aunt Julia works in a real office.
I wore these real places.
What are you talking about? These are cute.
It's career week.
And I get to take Monday off to shadow somebody in the career of my choosing.
What's wrong with my career? I can really answer that if you want? Ah! Okay.
Got it! Good job, honey.
Got it! High five! Whoo! Okay, all right, let's do it.
So cute.
No.
Here we go.
No, this is one of those Braverman family fun things, and I'm not doing it.
Yes, it is.
Well, I'm going to a movie at 5:00 with Steve.
And Mom already gave me permission.
Sorry.
All right, you know what? It's fine.
We still have an hour for Braverman family bonding.
You guys mount up.
I'm going to go get the boy.
Well, the boy still has No, he doesn't.
Uh, yeah, he does.
It's on the gigantic schedule in the kitchen, and it's hard to miss.
I'm sorry, honey.
I did We can do this another time.
This is gonna be great! We've got 20 minutes.
We're going to go around the block.
Honey, we can do this another time.
It's not a big deal.
Mom.
He has to stick to that schedule.
I don't think we should stop right now.
You're going to get paid for the entire session.
Come on, it's It's an entire Sunday afternoon off.
I'm sure there are plenty of other things you'd rather be doing.
We're really making strides with his sticker system right now and I'd hate to derail that hard work.
Gaby Gaby, I finished math.
Uh, can I have my Spider-Man stickers now? How are you doing, pal? Actually, Max, the deal was you finish math and reading and you get your stickers.
Okay.
Can we start reading then? Get to it.
Yeah, it's nice.
It's nice to live here.
And, of course, what 38-year-old woman does not enjoy living at home with her parents? It's a real Sounds fun.
I just told you how old I am.
That's okay.
I I You're You have a daughter who's a junior.
I kind of assumed you didn't have her when you were 10.
Really? Yeah.
You wanna know actually what I was thinking just there? Yes.
Uh, you've had your arms crossed for almost this entire walk, and I really want to hold your hand.
But, I don't know how to do that when they're like that.
Do I try to go for that one or that? I mean, it's So, I don't know if Well, there you go.
See, that's what I'm talking about.
You're You're so good.
I've got 12 years on you.
That's true.
I'm sorry.
Oh, sorry.
No, I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
I misread the hand holding thing.
No, you didn't.
Come here.
It's just, uh I just can't stop thinking about Amber.
I lied to her today.
I was gonna tell her.
And then she called me pulchritudinous and I got distracted.
Oh, you think that's funny.
No, no, that means beautiful, pulchritudinous.
It's one of her SAT words.
It is? She used it appropriately.
I'm proud of her.
Thanks.
Dumb.
No.
Here's a thought about Amber.
I think that we should take like, uh, a test run.
Where we make out and we just see how that goes.
Because it would be a total waste if we told Amber and then, it turns out that we actually repulse each other.
Okay.
Okay.
Nothing.
No chemistry.
Mmm-mmm.
No spark.
Nothing.
Not a thing.
Just let me try one more time.
Okay, I'm coming.
I'm ready.
Oh, look at you.
I know! Do you like my hair, like, done like yours? Haddie! Haddie! You forgot your lunch.
Um, it's okay.
Aunt Julia said she's taking me out.
It's egg salad.
Okay, morning, Kristina.
We're burning billable hours here, so we got to go.
Sorry, sorry, sorry.
Julia, thank you so much for doing this.
Of course.
It's so sweet of you.
She's so excited.
Oh, good.
Can I give you some money? No, no.
Can I go get some money for No, I'm taking her out on the firm's dime.
Oh, if you're sure, that's great.
Thank you.
Yeah.
Thank her.
- Uh-huh.
I did.
Okay.
Okay.
Be nice.
Be cordial.
Okay, I got it.
Say "please" and "thank you.
" Thanks, Jules.
I got it, Mom, bye.
We got to go.
I know.
Bye.
This one Oh, come on.
I know this one.
Cogitate.
Cogitating.
It means to Not know the answer.
No, come on, Amber.
I know.
SATs are in five days.
You've got to know all these cold.
Ugh, noisy and difficult to control.
Oh! That's weird you forgot that one.
Oh, that's so funny.
I really am studying really hard.
I'm even using my words in everyday speech.
You can call my mom and ask for corroboration, if you please.
Well, I'm not going to do that.
But, I will ask you if you have your iPod with you.
No.
They're not allowed on school grounds, so why would I? I I know you're packing.
I saw you.
Unbelievable.
Just because I miss one word, I'm robbed of the only thing that provides distraction from this ordeal.
No, I'm not punishing you.
In fact, I've been really impressed by how hard you've been working.
So, I got you a little present.
What is it? You made me a playlist? Uh-huh.
So, for the next five days you are going to eat, sleep, and breathe the SATs.
Wow.
And this should help.
Thanks.
Okay.
And, uh, also take these.
It's very important.
Cool.
Thank you.
Great.
All right.
Work on them.
I will.
Don't just let them collect dust.
Okay.
I'll see you tomorrow.
Okay, bye.
- Hey.
- Hi.
Welcome.
Oh, wow, what a dump.
So sorry about this.
Yes, well, the one perk of catching your husband with an H-O-O-K-E-R.
Uh-huh.
We have a pool.
Yeah, Crosby has a ocean.
Oh, Jabbar, it's not polite to brag.
It's more of a marina than it is an ocean.
Oh, okay.
Ooh.
- Whoa.
Milo, why don't you go show Jabbar the tennis court? Oh, the tennis courts.
That's You know, I don't know how competitive he's gonna be.
We don't really have him on the country club circuit yet.
Oh, please, Milo can barely hold a racket.
My ex has this idea that he's going to grow up to be a tennis star.
So, what about you and, uh, Jabbar's mom? Are you guys cool? Yeah, the Um, we are.
It's a funny story, actually.
Oh? Crosby! Yeah? We're playing tag.
And you're it! Oh, I'm it? Well, you'd better keep moving then! Tag in the pool.
No.
No.
No.
No.
No.
Ah! Jump in the pool! Whoo-hoo! Wow, this looks good.
Thank you very much.
So, when did you first realize that you wanted to be a lawyer? All right, I was in a civil rights class when I was at Stanford.
"Go Cardinal," by the way.
Put that in your report.
It'll drive your "Cal" dad nuts.
Oh, my God, I will.
I'm secretly a Stanford girl.
So, civil rights class was all about the fundamental rights that we have as citizens and the way that we're all protected equally under the law.
And, maybe it sounds corny, but it meant a lot to me.
Aunt Julia, I had no idea that you did that kind of law.
Well, uh No, I I don't actually.
Right now anyway.
Oh, um, what kind of law do you do? How do I explain it? You've heard the term mergers and acquisitions? Mmm-hmm.
My job deals with the legal implications, corporate strategy, corporate finance, it's the buying, selling, and combining of companies.
At the end of the day we can provide the acquired company with a buyout package.
Is it a Is it a lot of money? Not if I do my job right.
Oh.
Wait.
Maybe just don't, don't include that part.
That's It's more complicated than I just explained.
Than screwing some poor slob out of his retirement? What? Pretty Woman.
Oh.
I was quoting Julia Roberts.
Don't worry, I know that's not what it's really like.
I want chocolate.
Do you want chocolate or vanilla? JABBAR: Vanilla.
Vanilla.
Okay.
Oh, it's my brother.
Hey, what's up? Well, uh, a couple of things.
Number one, I have to cancel our weekly basketball game tonight.
I am sorry about that.
And number two, I need a recommendation for a hip restaurant.
One Thank you.
That's like the eighth time in a row you've canceled the game.
So technically, I don't think we can refer to it as weekly anymore.
Yeah, all right, jackass.
Thank you.
Listen, what kind of hip are we talking about? Anniversary hip? Or guys out on the town hip? Nah, it's just these two retail clients are in from out-of-town and somebody has to show them a good time.
I drew the short straw.
Are you sure you're the right guy for the job? Yeah, very funny.
Write this down.
Take them to Casa Villa on San Pablo.
You're gonna love it.
Well All right.
They'll love it.
You'll tolerate it.
Okay? Thanks.
- Yeah.
No, no.
- Make it two.
No, no, we'll get a table.
We're good.
We're good.
Hi.
Hi, I'm Adam Braverman.
You must be Crosby's brother.
Yes.
I have a table for you guys.
Okay.
Right this way, gentlemen.
Uh, guys, it's my wife.
I'II I'll be right with you.
We'll be all right.
All right.
Hey, honey, what's up? Hey, honey, can you get out of your dinner? Uh, why, why What? Did something happen? No, no, no.
There's a three hour bug movie playing at the IMAX.
And Haddie took Max.
So, you know what that means.
Look, you just cue up the Van Morrison.
I'll be home as soon as I can.
Oh, hey, Adam.
Kitten's on the grill.
Soon as I can.
All right, bye.
Hi, hi, check? Check.
You guys You guys are good, right? You all set? No, no, actually, can we get one more round? One more round? Okay, one more round.
Whoo! Yeah.
All right.
Better make mine a virgin.
You got it.
Here you go.
Thank you.
Sorry, guys, just, uh, my wife.
Hey.
- Ugh.
The, uh, Margarita twins are holding me hostage here.
But, uh, I'm doing the best I can.
What are you wearing? Um, actually, I'm sorry, but it was a false alarm, okay.
Max had a meltdown during one of the trailers so they came home early.
I was calling to see if you could pick up some cornflakes on the way home.
Honey, we already have cornflakes.
I got cornflakes.
You got cornflakes.
Honey, I know that, but I accidentally bought the ones with strawberries, okay.
Max said that they look like toes.
Okay, uh, I'll pick up some cornflakes without toes in it.
Bye, honey.
And a virgin strawberry daiquiri for you, sir.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
Thank you.
Another round.
Whoo! Another round.
Oh! Honey, how many margaritas did you have? Just two.
Just two? Aspirin's in the cabinet.
And you might want to put some pants on I'm done.
'Cause Gaby's going to be here any minute.
Wait.
Clean up your stuff.
Nope.
Max.
I think Gaby might be calling in sick today.
Really? Why is that? Well, I saw her at the bar last night.
You saw Gaby at the bar last night? Mmm-hmm.
What? She's not even old enough to drink.
How could you see her at the bar? Oh, yeah, she is.
And if two margaritas can do this to me, I can only imagine what 10 tequila shots did to her last night.
What? Sticker-System-Gaby was shooting tequila last night? Oh, yeah.
It was like a Girls Gone Wild video.
You know, I don't understand Wow.
how she can spend all day dealing with kids like Max, and then just leave it all behind.
Well, what do you think, that she leaves here and goes home and thinks about Max all night? I mean, she has a life, you know.
Hmm.
That's what I do.
Hmm.
Oh, that's her.
Put your pants on.
Yep.
Come on, let's check it out.
Honey! No.
I want to see how she looks.
You're in your underwear.
I don't want her around Max in case she's looking like Like you? I did reading, math, and writing.
Can I have my stickers now? Do I get a "good morning" first? Good morning.
Do I get an extra sticker for that? Hi, guys.
Hi.
I get an extra sticker.
Have you been outside yet? It's gorgeous.
Yeah, sure is.
See you later.
Bye.
What the hell? She looks like a mess.
She looks wrecked, honey.
Very funny.
You're not wearing pants.
- That's correct.
- Hey, Had.
Hey, how was your career day with Julia? Oh, my God.
It was really amazing.
Oh.
Whoo.
It's so nice to have this, like, female professional that I can look up to, you know? Mmm-hmm.
That's great, honey.
Oh, my God, there's this guy.
His name's like Ross or something.
I don't know.
As far as I can tell, his entire job is just to get Aunt Julia a latte whenever she wants.
Wow, a latte guy.
That would be so cool.
Yeah, you should have seen the way everybody just respected her.
It's like her secretary is a dude, first of all.
Wow.
And everybody calls her Ms.
Braverman.
It's like she's her own powerful woman, you know.
Oh, my God, she took me out to lunch at this, like, really expensive place.
It was the best meal I have ever had.
This is the world's largest knot.
Here, sweetie, give me your arm.
You know, Haddie really got me thinking about why I got into law.
Yeah? Do you remember what I used to say in school all the time? Yeah, that you want to make partner by 30.
No, I said that once.
No, I said that once I paid off my student loans, I would go to work for Legal Aid.
Yeah, you said that once.
And if I recall, it was after a, uh, Al Gore rally.
Alright, sweet pea, you are officially dressed.
Go get your backpack.
Um, what is this about? Well, I got into law to use it to help people.
And all I'm doing is helping big companies crush little companies.
You love crushing little companies.
I know I know.
But what kind of person loves that? Frank, I'm sorry.
I'm here.
Traffic was terrible.
Hey, um Hey.
This, uh, came for you.
Mmm-hmm.
Aw! No one's ever sent me flowers at work before.
Probably comes with not having an office.
Pulchritudinous? It means beautiful.
So, wait a minute, how young is young? Like, you were saying he was young, but how young is he? Yeah.
You know, like 29.
Oh, well, that's not too bad.
No, he's 26.
I don't know why I'm lying.
- Twenty-six? - That's not bad.
That's 12 years.
It's 11 years.
It's 11 years and eight months.
No, this is a good thing.
Nothing.
It's a great thing.
And he's Amber's He's Amber's English teacher? Yeah, I know.
So what? You should just go for it.
I'd go for it.
Yeah.
Yeah? But I think it's great, you know.
I love it.
You're both adults.
And he's sort of Well, an adult.
He's an adult.
Sorry, hold on.
Wait, is he hot? Yes.
Okay.
I mean, that's not the point.
But, yes.
I'm just checking.
He's scruffy like He looks like Mark Ruffalo, kind of.
Mmm.
I love Mark Ruffalo.
Yeah.
He is so cute.
I say you hit that.
I love him.
Uh, did you? I did.
Okay, now that we've established that you're gonna "hit that.
" I am.
Oh, wow.
- Uh-huh.
You are.
And I have a pertinent question.
You're making a first impression.
You don't want to scare him away with, like, a Chia Pet.
Okay, Mark - Kristina! might be expecting something a little more, less.
What? Why is it every time we have one of these What do you mean? How much less? Family get-togethers, it turns into a "to do list" for me? Is that what you have? 'Cause Crosby thinks changing the oil is optional.
Square hair? Do you put gel? - A landing strip.
- A landing strip Do you put gel on it? for somebody's airplane.
What is going on? Nothing.
What's going on? What are you talking about? Sarah's having sex with Amber's English teacher.
Not yet.
Not yet.
Don't tell.
Well, you're going to.
What's up with that? I just have a date.
I'm I have a date.
This is strategy session.
- Uh-huh.
So, we're preparing.
Adam, please.
I'm just having a date.
All right.
I have a date, thank God, with a nice guy.
I haven't touched his pickle yet, which reminds me Is it furry? ADAM: I'm gonna wash my hands.
Listen, I was supposed to pick up the girls tomorrow night.
But if I see him, I can't.
Can anybody help me? I can't do it.
I have to be here with Max and Gaby.
I'm sorry.
He can.
Adam can.
What? I just can't.
Oh, Adam can do it.
I mean, I just need a break.
Can Adam do it? Yes.
See you later.
Thank you, Adam.
Adam can do it.
Seriously, I want to know what you've got going on down there.
Hey.
Hey.
Looks like you guys had a big day.
Oh, it was colossal.
Good.
Hey, if you're cool with it, I would love to have another colossal day with him tomorrow.
Okay.
Yeah? Yeah.
Cool.
Good.
Thank you.
Uh Yeah.
Okay.
I've got him.
Ow.
Sorry.
Where's my plane? Here.
Shh, buddy.
It's right here.
It's right here.
Okay.
Are you good? Yeah.
Oh, his backpack.
His backpack.
Um, I should put it on you.
Okay, sorry.
Yeah, put that.
Okay.
Bye.
Good night.
Bye.
Drive Drive safe.
Hey, Mom.
God.
Hey.
That's great.
Well.
What? What? Oh, these are just old work files.
I saw how excited you got with Aunt Julia for career day.
So, I got sort of nostalgic and Right, weren't you like a councilman's assistant? No, a Legislative Deputy.
I'll show you.
My name, "Kristina Braverman, Legislative Deputy to Council Member.
" So, these are the minutes that I proposed to council.
I was trying to reduce the number of roadside billboards at that time.
Oh, okay.
So, you, like, you stopped there from being too many billboards.
Exactly.
Because they would block the views of Right.
So, I had to stop it.
Cool.
It passed.
This ordinance passed.
Good for you.
Good for us.
That's me.
That's That's Later.
Okay.
Hey, honey, what about your lunch? Hey, hon.
Hi.
How are you? I'm good.
What are you doing? I want eggs today.
Okay.
We can do eggs.
Question.
Yes? What's with Hasselhoff? Well, safety first.
Oh.
Besides, he can help watch the kids while you help me fix a snack.
Uh, you know what? Jabbar's not a great swimmer.
I think I'm gonna stay in here with him.
I'll get in the pool with the boys.
Jabbar will be fine.
Okay.
Follow me.
Yeah, they look happy.
They're playing.
Yeah.
That's what kids do.
Everyone's happy.
Right.
Oh, my God.
I can't.
I can't.
I can't.
Yes, you can.
No, I mean, I I can.
But, I can't believe I'm about to say this Just hold on, hold on.
I just Speaking as a parent, I don't know if I'm I don't know if I'm comfortable with this scenario.
What scenario? The scenario where our Our kids are down at the pool, and we're up here.
I can't.
You know what? I can't.
I can't do this.
You're serious? Uh, I'm going to need a minute.
Hey, where's Haddie? Um, she's at Steve's.
Can I still get a ride or should I try to hitch one from a creepy stranger? How was school? How was school? It was fine.
Yeah? Yeah.
Hey, you know, if you want to listen to music, this car has an excellent sound system.
Oh, no, no, no.
No, I insist.
It's got an iPod docking station and everything.
I'm okay, Uncle Adam.
Let's check it.
Loquacious.
Very talkative.
Garrulous.
As in, "Principal Greyson is extremely loquacious.
" Uh What are you, studying? Yeah, I'm studying.
I know, it's hard to believe.
That's not what I meant.
It's fine.
Okay, I have the SATs on Saturday.
Cool.
Yeah.
And so my English teacher made me a mix tape to help me study.
Wow.
That's pretty dedicated.
Is he a good guy? Yeah.
He's a really good guy.
He's actually cool.
He really He cares if I do well or not.
So.
Uh-huh.
What? Nothing.
Nothing.
That's great.
That's great.
I'm really happy about that.
Can we listen to something else? Yeah, sure, actually I've got something right here.
Listen to this.
Oh.
You like Van Halen? So.
It's so nice.
Thanks.
Um, okay, so Here it is.
"The Sound and the Fury.
" One of my favorites.
Yes, I know.
I have seen this before.
Yes, I know you have.
Do you want something to drink? Okay.
Okay.
So, then what is this, like the English teacher's version of, "Hey, baby, come up to my apartment.
I'll show you my etchings.
" Huh? No, that's, um, that's my That's my copy from high school.
Oh.
And, uh, if you turn to page 47, you'll see what paragraph I highlighted, when I was 17 years old.
That's what I wanted to show you.
Oh.
Hmm.
"Caddy got the box and set it on the floor and opened it.
"It was full of stars.
"When I was still, they were still.
"When I moved, they glinted and sparkled.
"I hushed.
" That's what I wrote my paper about.
I know.
That Amber plagiarized.
I know.
So, so, tell me that that isn't weird.
It's weird.
Yeah.
Two people from two different high schools, hundreds of miles Yes, decades apart.
That That we pinpointed the exact same paragraph in that book, that's a little weird.
That is weird.
That's so weird.
But, I love that part.
It's I know.
The box of stars, it's such a good metaphor for Caddy.
Yeah, bright and burning.
But she's closed off in a dark, claustrophobic place.
But, she's lighting up everybody around her.
Seduced me with The Sound and The Fury.
Works every time.
Here you go, sir.
Thank you.
Hey.
Hi.
Can I have a chocolate milkshake, please? Thank you.
Hi.
Hey.
Why so early? I've been trying to squeeze in this walk with Kristina all week.
And just that simple act requires that I get to work early, so I can get home early before Gaby is done working with Max.
Wow.
I know.
Here's what I want to talk about.
I've been thinking about this whole thing with you and Amber's teacher.
His name is Mark.
Well, I don't think it's a good idea.
Well Thank you.
Thank you for the unwanted advice.
Sarah Is that why we got up so early? Sarah Sarah For you to tell me that I shouldn't be happy.
Sarah, listen.
When I gave Amber a ride home last night, it was pretty clear to me, she has a major crush on the guy.
No, she doesn't.
Yes, she does.
You remember when you were in high school, and you had that crush on Mr.
Levitsky? How would you have felt if Mom slept with Mr.
Levitsky? Oh, gross.
Yeah, exactly.
No, Adam, it's different.
Mom was married.
And Mom is Mom.
No, it's not different.
Sarah.
Look, I just don't want to see you fall into another Another failure.
You know what 'Cause nothing I do ever works out? No, no, no.
You know what, never mind.
Never mind.
Nothing.
Forget about it.
I just I see Amber happier.
I see her engaged.
And I don't want to see her backslide.
That's all.
I see those things.
You're not the only good parent.
Okay, wow.
Well, all I'm asking you to do is just Just think about it before you do anything.
Okay.
Okay.
I got to go.
Enjoy your milkshake.
Yeah? - Hello? Hey, what's up? What? Why are you being weird? I'm not being weird.
I just came into your To Did somebody die? Nobody died.
Um I met somebody.
That's great.
But wait, there's more.
Uh, it's somebody you know.
Who is it? It's, um, your teacher Mr.
Cyr.
Mr.
Cyr? Yeah.
Well, I guessed it wasn't Mrs.
Hasbrook.
No, not with those orthopedic shoes.
I mean, you like him, right? Yeah.
I know I just wasn't sure It's great.
I said it was great.
Just a couple times.
You know, I didn't It wasn't I just wanted to make sure there was something.
Do you want to talk about it? No, I just want to study.
Hey, I'm home.
Hi.
Kristina.
Yes, Adam.
Get your shoes.
Why? Because we're going to go for a walk.
Come on.
Come on, I'm home early from work.
The trash bins are in.
And Max is with Gaby for another half hour.
Come on, let's go.
Oh, no, honey, he's not.
She leaves early on Thursdays.
What are you talking about? You forgot.
I told you.
What? No, no, no.
I planned this.
See you guys later.
Bye.
Bye, Gaby.
Hey, Gaby.
Oh, hey, Gaby.
What do you think about, uh, making a little overtime today? Oh, God, um Oh, I can't.
I have another family at 7:00.
Well, look, that's not for another two hours.
I'm just looking for one.
It's perfect.
Right, it's just that it's really important that I take a break and have some time to myself.
I hope you understand.
We understand completely.
Thank you so much for today.
And, we'll see you tomorrow.
Thanks, Gaby.
I'll see you tomorrow.
See you tomorrow.
Oh, I'll call you later about Oh, yes.
Thank you.
Bye.
Bye.
Wow.
She's so great.
That's great.
Yeah.
She's amazing.
That's great that she gets some time to herself.
Maybe she can make another date with Jose Cuervo.
Oh, God, Adam.
Come on.
That's good.
That's good that you can be so supportive of her.
That's good.
What are you talking about? Nothing.
Just forget it.
I'm going to go check on Max.
Okay, he's fine.
And he's not the one that I'm worried about right now.
What's your problem? What's that supposed to mean? Honey, you're all wound up, okay.
Oh, God.
It means that you need to take some time for yourself.
Gaby's right.
If you don't take time for yourself, you're going to snap.
You're already snapping.
Don't do that.
We have a system set up.
If Max cleans up his toys, he gets a sticker.
Okay.
I'll just I'll just live like this.
And when exactly am I supposed to schedule this "me time" for myself? Adam, I don't know.
You know, maybe we can put it on the dry erase board.
The dry erase board doesn't accurately reflect the time suck that is my family and my job.
Hey, they are adults and they will manage.
Well, I don't know how it works, but it seems like everybody else has a life.
You know, Crosby's got a life.
Sarah moves back home to have a new life.
Even Gaby's got a life.
You have a life.
I don't have a life.
What do you mean, you don't have a life? I don't have a life, Kristina.
I have a schedule.
You have a life.
How do you think that makes me feel? You have a schedule? Kristina, this isn't about you, okay? Then what is I feel like everybody's treating me like a damn household appliance all the time! Oh, me, too? Maybe it's about how I'd like to go for a walk with my wife.
But I can't because Crosby needs to consult with me about Jabbar or Katie.
Or Sarah, you know, her kids need a father-figure.
How am I supposed to say "no" to that? I don't know.
And then my own kids, trying to get Haddie involved with family time.
Or Max Okay, Adam God, I wish I knew what to do for Max Stop.
Adam.
In between the special schools and the behavioral aides.
Maybe what you need to do is take a break.
I can't take a break! Yes, you can take a break.
Take a break.
Hi.
- Hi.
Please come in.
Hey.
Hey.
You know, in two years, Amber's going to be, uh, graduated.
And you're going to be, um, 30.
You know, almost 30.
And, uh I think that maybe that's the time that we should go out next.
Wait.
Wait.
What, what I'm asking you to go out with me.
In In two years? Are you Did you just break up with me? This is just the best I can do.
Well, Sarah, Sarah, I don't understand.
This This is working.
No, this is not the part of my life that is supposed to be working.
I moved here to take care of my family.
And I'm doing a terrible job.
I'm sorry, but for now, I just I can't think of anything else to do.
Wait, wait I don't want to wait two years for this, do you? Then don't.
Okay? No, that's not what I mean.
Sarah, I I really like you.
I really like you.
No, I really like you.
I really like you.
Okay, so Wait, wait, Sarah, Sarah.
Sarah! What are you doing? What are you doing? Hi.
Good morning.
Do you want some coffee? I made some coffee.
It's a big day.
Come on, take some coffee for the road.
And, honey, I know you don't normally eat breakfast, but just today you might consider this.
It's got all kinds of magic energy and stuff in it.
Just put that in your bag, you know.
I made these, uh Well, I didn't make them, but I, um You know, you have to have a number two pencil, 'cause if you use another You know that probably.
I'm okay.
If you don't If you don't, you got a Amber.
Amber.
Amber! Good luck.
Hey, Crosby.
Hey, buddy.
Sweetie, I want you to wait here for me, okay.
I need to talk to Crosby.
But, can I go? No, just stay here.
He's right there.
Stay here.
Stay here.
Everything all right? When you, uh, ask to spend time with Jabbar, I kind of expect you to spend time with Jabbar.
I did.
You're busted.
He told me about your play date.
Well, I don't know what he told you Our son is not chick-bait, Crosby.
Come on.
Nothing happened.
Really? No, I mean, it was about to happen, but I stopped it.
You stopped it.
Yeah, I had a crisis of conscience.
And, I mean, it was kind of a big life moment actually.
I'm really glad that you had a valuable learning experience while leaving our five-year-old son alone in the pool.
What's wrong with you? Whoa, whoa, hey, Jasmine, I want to be the guy you thought I was.
Be it.
Well, I'm I'm trying.
Mommy, am I going to stay with Crosby today? Not today, sweetie.
Not today.
Why? Bye, buddy.
I'll see you soon.
If you want something, ask me.
That's what people do.
They use their words.
They don't use telepathy or something.
It's just this look that she does all the time.
And I'm sure you've seen it.
Haddie.
I want you to look around here.
See this play structure and all this landscaping, these benches here? Yeah.
Well, this company that built this building wanted to use every inch of this land to put up offices.
Your mother stepped in and fought them.
She got them to put up $200,000 to build this little park.
Without her, this wouldn't be here.
Wow.
That's so Erin Brockovich of her.
Well, now you know what your mother used to do.
Hey.
Thank you.
For what? Coming out here with your dad today.
I know there are other things you'd rather be doing with your Saturday.
No, there aren't.
No? No.
Yeah, that's what I thought.
That's what I thought.
Yep.
Steve? He was just supposed to call me if basketball got out early.
We were going to hang out.
But it's fine.
I'm going to tell him that I can't, that I'm busy.
No.
Go.
No, Dad.
It's fine.
Have a good time.
Be free.
I don't mind.
Please, Haddie, go.
Be 15.
Just be a good girl.
Are you sure? I'm sure.
Okay, thanks, Dad.
Hello? Hi.
Oh, my No, no way! Yeah.
No, no, no, no I'm Yeah, I'm free.
I'm coming over right now.
Okay, bye.
I can't believe you drove all the way from Fresno.
I'm here now, okay? Okay.
How was your test? Um, I didn't go.
You didn't take your test? No.
What do you care? Let's go.
Where are we going? Anywhere.
Let's just drive, okay? "Decaf sugar-free vanilla latte.
" Oh, you guys.
Hey, Steve.
Hey.
Haddie, this is really sweet of you.
Thanks, honey.
We stopped by Peet's and I didn't know if you'd want your regular.
It's not really a big deal.
It is a big deal.
Thank you.
Did you know the sugar-free syrups are worse for you than the regular ones? Well, you know, there's a bunch of science on it.
I can send you the link or, you know, whatever.
Wait! Where are you going? We're just going to hang out in my room.
No, Haddie.
Haddie.
What? Yeah.
Keep the door open, please.
Of course.
Where's your dad? Um, oh, I don't know.
We split up, like, three hours ago.
What?