Mind Games (2014) s01e08 Episode Script
Royal Fiasco
Previously on "mind games" You need to be looking for ways to simplify your life.
I think you should move in with me.
Clark, are you serious? You want to grab some dinner? You are my boss, so is there some sort of Employee handbook i should read? How much do you owe? More than you and i have ever laid our hands on.
What about miles? No.
I'm not dragging -- All i would do is -- Is open up the door.
When it's all over, you're paid up, I'm back on the straight and narrow.
Are you really sure you're okay with this? Because i know you said you're okay with this, But i have, like, way more stuff than i thought i had.
Oh, stuff is good.
I like stuff.
You hate stuff.
You like exactly what you have, And you like it to be exactly where it is.
It'll be fine.
This is -- This is your home, too.
But i know how important your routines are, so if -- Hey.
We'll make new ones.
I want you here.
And your stuff.
Except Except for this! Hey, no.
That's from meemaw.
Meemaw? Meemaw.
Is that, like, one of those new countries That used to be some other country? My granny.
It was in her house when i grew up.
It reminds me of her.
I wish i could have met her.
I know.
Talked her out of buying this.
Hey! No.
That goes up! You'd look good in that.
Hey.
Aw, thanks.
At that price, you'd look good in that.
Time was, you'd have come in on this thing of mine, You could buy Time was, i would have just stolen it.
This is the guy you'll work with.
Okay.
Oliver? I-I don't know him.
He's isaac vincent's guy.
You know -- Yeah, the guy that nearly beat you to death.
Look, call me nuts, But i really don't trust someone like that to have my back.
I can't afford to bargain here -- Not with this guy.
Thanks again for what you're doing, sam -- Just in case it doesn't go without saying.
No, not a problem.
I mean, you know me.
When i'm not in control, i get uncomfortable.
Hey, what was that thing i used to say When you were a kid? "You want comfort, get a cat!" Megan, do you see that guy standing over there? Don't -- Don't look! It's paul madison.
It's paul It's paul madison! Who's paul madison? Oh, here we go.
Paul madison is the drummer for royal fiasco.
The greatest rock band in history! Ev-- They were not the greatest rock band in history.
Okay, they're one of the greatest rock bands.
They were good, yes, but and not just by me -- By millions of fans.
he's the only one who thinks that they -- Their 1985 tour -- I wasn't even alive in 1985.
Ooh.
Oh, right.
Yeah, were you around in 1740? Because y-You've heard of bach, right? Meanwhile, mr.
Madison remains in our waiting area.
Right.
Why do you think that is? Because he's our 10:00.
What?! Why didn't you tell me?! Because this.
Hi! Hi.
I'm -- I forgot my name.
Paul madison.
Uh, yeah, i know.
Do -- Were you -- Ross edwards.
Have you -- Have you been waiting here long? Did we make you wait long? No.
Would you like something to drink? Would you like some coffee, tea, Cran-Apple juice, coconut water? We don't have half of those things.
I'm fine.
Oh.
Thanks.
Oh, great.
Okay, step this way and just come with me.
Okay.
I'll go.
No, you can go first.
You can pick any room you want.
Go ahead.
Okay.
You did it! I know.
Yeah.
You know, you don't see your own story while you're in it.
But when i look back at ours -- Oh, man.
I-It's a-A fairy tale.
Yeah.
Only this one doesn't end happily ever after.
This one ends with two idiots With their heads so far up their butts, They don't -- They don't realize it.
Okay, 14 years ago, Tommy match walked away from it all.
This is tommy, the bass player.
He had a few solo albums, a few kids.
He founded a few charities, actually.
Yeah.
Max -- He was lead guitar and vocals.
He moved up to canada And starred in that ridiculous television show.
Uh, "checkered flagg.
" He played danny flagg, a racecar driver Who tried to clear his name of murder.
There's one episode where he has a -- Doesn't matter, really.
Look, the point is We're all fine.
Sowhat is it you want us to do? I want you to get royal fiasco back together.
Yes! What do the other guys say? Oh, they don't -- They don't speak.
No, no, no, actually, they do.
They speak to me.
I mean, they don't speak to each other.
They'll be in town this week.
We -- We all have to sign publishing agreements.
They have to put these guys into separate rooms When they sign, like -- Like -- Like they're feral cats.
Tell him about the cereal.
Yeah.
Okay.
Well, we were backstage.
It was before a show.
Right.
And max got really, really mad At how tommy was eating his cereal.
Rolling stone said he was crunching.
Max called it smacking.
Oh, that's worse.
And tommy just kept doing it louder and louder and louder Until max got so mad, he just took the bowl of cereal -- Boom -- Right over tommy's head.
Oh, man.
It's classic max, man.
I-I didn't know it then, But that was our last performance.
Over cereal? This band was not a phase.
Okay? It was 20 years of our lives.
A-A-And they just Ii had to go to the doctor's a few weeks ago, And, uh They thought they found something, But turns out it was nothing.
But next time, really, who knows, right? I-I saw this documentary.
It was about apollo astronauts who had been to the moon.
And when they got back Life went on But it -- It wasn't the same.
And the only other people who understood Were other astronauts who had been to the moon.
One guy said he would do anything -- Anything -- To go back to the moon one more time Even if it meant not coming home.
Man, that's all i want.
I want to walk on that moon one more time With my best friends.
Ohh.
Thank you.
Yeah, thank you.
All right.
We'll see you.
Cool.
All right.
Wow.
Ross, you know what? If i get these guys back together again i'll be the most famous person in the world.
You might be overestimating the legacy of this band A little bit.
No.
Hey! Sam! Got to talk to you.
Yeah.
Get ready to dress up, because in two nights, I got us reservations at bosco next to bosco.
That new italian place? Next to bosco.
Impossible, yes, but i called and got lucky.
And afterwards, so will i.
I thought we weretaking it slow.
Well, if it makes you feel any better, I'll take a really long time.
Hmm.
Hey, miles.
Big favor.
This, uh, this old friend of mine just moved to town, And i'm taking him out for a drink tonight, and i -- Oh, let me guess -- He's gay.
I'm the only gay person you know, And you just thought, naturally, We would get on like a house on fire.
No! Is he gay? I-I -- Wow.
I don't even Okay, fine.
Yes, he's gay.
But i-It's not a setup.
I just thought that maybe you might know, like, a -- Where gay people go? Yes.
Yes, i do.
I get the newsletter.
But you know what? It's been a really, um Fun year in that arena.
There's this guy that -- Wow.
Okay.
No.
Just, i'm -- I'm fragile right now.
That's the -- No, no.
I get it.
I get it.
It's fine, really.
I'm -- But if it's not actually a setup, Then that's a different matter, and -- I mean, it's not, but it's fine.
It's fine.
I'm being silly.
Okay? I'm being silly.
I will meet your friend.
I will talk gay with him.
It'll be great.
Miles, you don't have to do this.
Okay.
But i want to now, so give me the address.
Come on.
Just give me the address.
There we go.
Clark? Hey! Oh.
What was that? Huh? A book.
I dropped a book -- An encyclopedia.
No -- No wonder they're online now.
The thing weighs a ton.
Where did i -- No, you weren't in bed.
Yeah.
Well, i was just working, game-Planning.
You know, i didn't want to wake you up, So i just came out here, you know? I'm fine.
Okay.
Hey! I got your call.
Everything okay? Fine.
I slept on the couch.
Aw, no.
Latrell! You and beth had a fight already? No.
I was working -- On the case.
Ooh.
Did you come up with anything? Yes.
Yes? How can i help you? Aah! And starting now! What the hell are you doing? Oh, calm down.
It's for science.
What is that stuff? It's oxytocin.
How do you feel? Like i want to kill you.
How about now? Oxytocin -- That's the stuff That new moms and babies emit, right? It's a neurotransmitter created in the hypothalamus That increases bonding and trust.
Do you know why we say people have chemistry together? Because they have chemistry together! Hormones, neurotransmitters.
Physiologically, tommy and max -- They're like a couple whose marriage is on the rocks.
We just need to rekindle the spark.
So, an actual love potion.
I'm -- I'm not even gonna ask How you guys got ahold of something like this.
On the internet.
Yeah, miles already had some.
Well, why did you have -- Shall we go through your search history, ross? All right, now, look, if anyone can get ahold of this stuff, Why are they gonna pay us? Because we know the secret ingredient.
Oh.
We combine oxytocin with dopamine.
Hmm.
The reward and pleasure chemicals.
It's like the literal flood of relief you get When you survive a dangerous situation.
Afterwards, your brain assigns the context of the thrill To whomever you're with.
And bam! You're bonded.
Ohh.
Tommy and max are gonna be at their lawyer's today.
It's gonna be the only time they're gonna be together, So we have to take this shot.
Latrell, i'm sorry for spraying you in the face, man.
Nah, that's cool, man.
Bring it in.
Hey! I trusted you! And it works.
Here comes tommy.
And there's max -- Right on schedule.
Sample our new fragrance, sir? No, thank you.
Ow! Wow! No, thank you.
Not today.
Hey! What -- What is your problem, man? Unbelievable.
Okay, good.
Now we let the oxytocin they just inhaled Work into their brains, then scare the hell out of them.
Yeah, we definitely have a weird job.
Mr.
Atwood! Oh, thank god.
Hey.
Okay.
Hey, come on.
I've got atwood.
I'm part of paul madison's security detail.
We need to get you out of the building right away.
Come on.
She's here.
Who's here? Peggy krueger.
She's some crazy groupie fan.
Been giving mr.
Madison problems for years.
Blames him for the breakup of the group or something.
It's not good.
Total nutjob.
She got away before we could grab her.
She's in the building somewhere.
Down, down, down.
She has a what? Is it loaded? What? Come on.
Let's go, let's go, let's go.
Geez! I got it.
Hold up! Hold up.
What?! Where? Up, up! Go, go, go! Where are we going?! Keep going, keep going.
Take the stairs.
Back up! Back up! Back! Oh, all right.
Hey.
Hey.
Police said they were gonna be here in five minutes.
Said to sit tight.
Sit tight?! I'm not standing around, waiting to get executed here.
So, what do you want to do? Okay.
Paul? Okay! Take the stairs! Take the stairs! Go, go! Go, go, go, go, go, go! What did you mean, "executed"? She has a gun.
A gun?! What kind of a gun? Who cares what kind of a gun? Is there a gun you'd be okay with her having? Go, go, go, go, go! Damn it! Shh, shh, shh, shh! I've got the key.
Paul? Come on.
Go slow.
Come on.
Come on! Yes, yes! It worked! Go, go, go, go, go, go! Okay, let's go.
Come on, guys! Get in the car.
Come on! Go, go, go.
She'll take you somewhere safe, all right? Now, when they realize they're safe, Their rock-Star brains will be drowning in dopamine, And we were the ones that made them friends! If we don't kill them first.
Great.
Wonderful.
Thanks.
Chicago p.
D.
'S got her.
You guys can relax.
"Relax.
" I, uh I think right now Is the most i've missed alcohol in 20 years.
"Relax.
" Well, don't worry.
I plan on drinking enough for the both of us, so Okay, then, so, i mean, can wego? Yeah.
Yes.
But just -- Just -- Just -- Before you do, I know this is super tacky, Especially after everything you just went through, But is there any way that you guys would autograph Some cds and things before you leave? Right now, your buddies are feeling the effects Of a very potent cocktail -- One shot oxytocin, one shot dopamine.
Shake and pour.
They're primed to bond.
Now all they need is a little nudge from our colleague.
Oh, my god.
Bootleg of the first roseland show.
You remember that one? Mm-Hmm.
My boyfriend is such a huge fan.
When i told him that we were offering you guys protection today, He -- he got so You got a boyfriend? How disappointing.
He can be, but he's a musician, so i make allowances.
Ooh.
Good one.
On our first date, he played "not that way" From your "chasing the enemy" album.
"Silver merchants.
" Right! Right.
So, do -- Do you guys have any advice? Tell him to just keep practicing.
No, i mean, for me.
His band's about to go on tour for the first time.
And -- And i trust him and everything, but Maybe i should go along in case there are temptations? Yeah.
Yeah.
Definitely go along.
Go along.
Absolutely go along.
Hey.
Guys.
Guys, they just told me what happened.
I'm shocked.
I'm so sorry.
Everything okay here? Yes.
We're finished.
I was just about to ask them What was the craziest thing that ever happened on tour.
Uh Stockholm.
Denver.
Denver? Oh, my god, no.
Come on.
She's young.
She does not need to hear that.
Yeah, i'm old, and i don't even need to hear it.
Why? W-What happened in denver? - Shh, shh.
Hey, w-Why don't we just go somewhere And talk about it where no one will be indicted? I'll buy you guys dinner.
Please -- Go.
And -- And send us the bill.
We feel terrible about today.
Yeah.
I-It'll make me feel better.
Uhokay.
But, uh, i don't do gluten.
Cool.
And here we go.
So nice to meet you.
Thank you so much.
Okay, even i thought you were crazy, But look at them -- It worked.
Yeah.
Don't speak too soon.
They're in a chemical-Induced honeymoon phase.
After dinner, their systems will be back to normal.
Then we'll know more.
Oh! Miles! Sam.
Hey.
Hey.
Uh, miles, this is my friend oliver.
He just moved here two days ago from st.
Louis.
Oliver, miles.
Hey.
Nice to meet you.
Hello.
Uh, okay.
I'm gonna go.
Please do not tell me that you're leaving.
To the ladies' room.
I'll be right back.
Promise.
Geez.
Okay.
All right.
We'll just -- We'll wait here and just, um Speak in the language of our people.
Good thing cher has a new album.
Otherwise, i got nothing.
Funny.
You really need the binoculars? It's like 40 feet away.
Shh.
Look.
Look, look, look.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Look.
Look.
Look.
Look, look, look! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes!! Okay.
Okay.
Yeah! Oh! Shh! Okay.
Hey, you spotted us, huh? Awesome! That was great.
We watched the -- When's the -- When's the concert? I'm just throwing it out there.
I've never seen a concert from on -- On the stage, but on the side of the stage.
And you won't see this one, either.
What do you mean? You guys were talking.
Everything was great.
Well, somehow, those two geniuses decided That being in the band was what caused all their troubles, So they, uh, made a pact to always be friends And to never play music together again.
Yeah.
Yes, mr.
Madison.
Yes, i-I-I completely understand.
But it did work, right? I mean, uh, t-They're friends.
Now we just need to deal with the curveball they threw us.
I baked a cake.
As we speak, My brother is devising our next course of action.
We'll -- We'll call you with a plan.
That was paul.
Shockingly, he's less than thrilled With the way things went with the band.
I mixed, baked, And somewhat competently frosted an entire cake -- In my sleep.
But you don't bake.
I'm sleepwalking, ross! Twice! Please tell me beth got a photo.
She can't know.
She'll think i'm a nut.
She already does.
Now, what causes it? All right, uh, sleepwalking is a chronic disorder.
I've never done it before.
Um, so, other causes.
Um, subconscious stress.
Well, there you go.
There's -- But i'm not stressed.
Oh, no, i don't mean stress -- Not like you'd have your Who you'd only been dating for a few months.
Oh, my god! It's beth! It's beth.
She told me.
She said if she moved in, she would break my routine.
She was right.
She was right.
Now she's gonna flip out.
She's gonna leave me, and now i don't -- I-I don't even -- I'm not gonna be able -- Clark.
Clark, it's gonna be fine, all right? What? This is a big change.
Change is scary for anyone, right? Right, yeah.
Your brain maybe just needs some time to deal.
Right.
Adapt.
You know what, ross? I think you're right.
I am.
Thank you.
Sure.
All right.
But if it happens again Yeah? What? maybe red velvet? That's not helpful.
Hi.
Miles.
What's up? Nothing.
Ooh! Um, but while i'm here, you know your friend oliver, With the reallybig smile? Um, did he, like, say anything about me, Ask about me today? Yeah, yeah, yeah.
Actually, uh, he asked me for your number.
Yes.
Give it to him -- Right now.
I told him that you weren't interested In a relationship right now.
Tell him you lied.
You're a vicious, vicious liar.
Uh, i'm all better now.
Okay.
Well, if i would have known it was gonna go this way, I would have told you this before.
Uh, it's -- It's nothing, really.
Um, oliver and i -- We met at the same place i met ross -- That work-Release program.
Oliver was inprison? Hmm.
Really, please don't say anything to him.
It was brief.
It was for some financial stuff.
Nothing big.
But i figure, you're my friend, so you should know.
Yeah.
Okay.
Well, thank you.
Um But you know what? Just, uh, still yes on the number.
They got it all wrong.
Music didn't tear the band apart.
It's what brought them together.
Look -- The garage where they wrote their first song, Uh, "cellar door.
" This was a magic, happy bubble.
It was the garden of eden.
But something happened.
They got famous.
They left the garage.
Then -- Pop -- No more happy, magic bubble.
They go on tour.
They get paid.
Music becomes a job.
Job means stress.
Wonder if they sleepwalked.
Not funny.
Kind of funny.
And suddenly, music, Which always had a positive mental association, Became poisoned with these negatives.
We need to find a way to rewrite What music represents in max and tommy's brains.
Yes! Excellent.
I'm sorry.
I thought a how-To was coming.
Yeah.
Yeah, so did i.
How about reinforced groupthink? Mm What about blackmail? I'm sure there's some compromising photos From their wild days we could use -- Maybe even doctor.
Once again, not helpful.
Here.
Read these.
Look for the big words, ross.
What -- What about that guy with the dog? Charlie brown? No, he had the bell and that -- Quasimodo? Pavlov.
Yeah, yeah! That guy.
What about him? So, what -- We're gonna train tommy and max To salivate every time they hear music? At least i'm trying.
I'm going to a movie.
What? Now? We haven't solved this.
I am solving this.
You know, studies have shown That if you need inspiration, looking for it Is the most counterproductive thing that you can do.
You know what? There's a really big word for that right here in this book.
It's called "procrastination"! Nope! Get your mind off the problem.
Bam! There's the answer.
It's like how you can see stars better Out of the corner of your eye.
It's true.
Never look right at a star.
I heard that on the set of "valkyrie," No one was allowed to look directly at tom cruise.
Wow.
Um, i believe that's all i can ask for, So thank you.
Seriously.
Okay, if i wanted to speak in one-Word sentences all night, I could have still been dating that hockey player.
Mm.
Oh, no.
Did i spill something? No.
And, uh, look I mean, you'd look amazing in a brown paper sack If that was your thing, Which i bet would go great with your eyes, But this is, uh, something special -- Really special.
I'm honored.
Thanks.
Okay, so, what are you getting? Um Did you borrow it from a friend? Girls do that, right? They borrow clothes, shoes.
It's new.
Um, i thought that i would buy something special for tonight -- Tonight, which was supposed to bespecial? Sure.
Let's see.
L-Look, you know, I don't claim to be a regular reader of us magazine, But i-I do enjoy the part Where they show you the designer dress And then how regular people Can pull off the same look for 90 bucks.
And inevitably, in my opinion, they fail to do it.
Ross, is there something that you want to say to me? That i know what i pay you, And i can guess what that dress cost.
And while i like to think we offer a competitive salary, I'm just having a hard time with the math.
Okay, look, do you realize the kind of characters That you have me play for your business? I've been a lawyer, i've been a high-End headhunter, I've been another lawyer -- The kinds of people That have wardrobes that match their bank accounts.
And since i don't see your little-Company-That-Could Coughing up the money to pay for it, Why don't we just call this a business expense? Well, we could if anything was spent.
Nice.
And so you can take an attitude of superiority Because you've never stolen anything.
Not lately.
Not anymore.
That is all behind me.
I have a legitimate business now.
Which you got by conning your brother And paying someone to have him fired.
I hear the fish is good.
Come on.
Don't leave.
We'll talk about it later.
I'm -- I'm all out of one-Word sentences.
The next one is gonna need two.
Excuse me.
You're not answering your phone.
Yeah, that's my way of saying, "If you want to chat, please drop by.
" Didn't anyone ever teach you to hang up your things? I'm gonna guess "no.
" Well, i'm not psychic, although i have pretended to be, But i'm gonna guess That the guy you wore that to impress was unimpressed.
Let's just say that he had an issue with how it was acquired.
And it's probably better this way.
Dating my boss -- What could go wrong? You mean the guy in the article -- The felon? Maybe i thought he'd understand.
Sounds like he did.
I don't know why i took it.
I mean, things are -- Things are going really good.
I-I got a legit job.
And suddenly, i'm Pulling a con on a friend and shoplifting.
You mean "suddenly," since i showed up? No.
All right, well, maybe it's nottotally unrelated.
It's like, you know, when i was trying to quit smoking.
Remember? Do i remember? Yeah, i remember.
The hardest part was, every time i'd go out drinking, I'd want a cigarette, so i didn't drink.
And this felon you're seeing -- You don't suppose maybe he's the drink That makes you want a cigarette? It's why felons are not supposed to consort -- The chemistry.
Sometimes you mix things, you get a manhattan.
Sometimes you get the manhattan project.
Whatever.
How'd things go with miles hood? That's the reason i was calling.
Fine.
Um, he met oliver, and he liked him.
But i warned him about oliver's past -- The prison time.
I told him to be careful.
Good.
Well-Played.
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Uh, normal? Because if it is, i can adjust.
No, no.
I'm -- I'm -- I'm relaxing my brain.
Studies show taking a shower in the morning Is one of the most relaxing parts of the day.
That's why so many people have good ideas, um, in a shower.
But a-After awhile, I was kind of feeling bad about using so much water, So i was just hoping that this might have the same effect.
You didn't come to bed last night.
I'm no scientist, but i'm guessing Staying up all night is not good for your mind.
You need sleep.
You need food.
Salmon.
Blueberries.
They make bad pancakes, But they're the best source of omega-3s and antioxidants.
What is this? Oh -- It's a cake.
Ohh.
Beth, i-I s-- I'm sleepwalking, beth, And i made an entire cake while i was sleepwalking.
And the truth is, I didn't i didn't go to bed last night Because i-I didn't -- I didn't want to sleepwalk again And then make another pastry to mark the occasion.
It's just that my subconscious is having a hard time, Like, dealing with -- With -- With just some of the changes in my life.
You meanlike me? No.
No.
No.
I asked you several times if this was a mistake, And you said that everything -- It's not.
Look, the only mistake is me Kidding myself that this was gonna be easy, But t-- But this is -- This is just on me, beth.
It's not you.
Yeah, no duh it's you! All right? But it's also me being here with you.
I-It's my stuff, it's my elephant, it's my -- No, i-I like your elephant.
Oh, and the fact that you were afraid to tell me That you were sleepwalking -- Beth, stop! Just stop for just one second, please.
What are you doing? No, that song has only held good memories for me, And now if i associate it with our first fight, I'll -- I'll never th-Think of it in any other way.
No, we're not fighting.
It's just -- I mean, no girl wants to hear That her boyfriend doesn't want to get in bed with her.
That's it! Clark, i was talking.
The -- The power of music! Okay.
The brain creates Involuntary emotional associations with music.
But it's deep! It's like -- It's like -- It's like lizard-Brain deep, okay? That song -- That song, okay? I'm -- I'm 11 years old.
My mom's making baked ziti.
I'm -- My room's at the top of the stairs, So i always know what's for dinner.
That song makes me hungry! Okay? Music is like a secret door to a secret path to the past! Yes! I knew it.
And now, when i hear that song It'll also remind me of you.
'Cause it wasn't a mistake to want you here.
To fall asleep next to you every night to wake up next to you every morning.
I just need some time, And i'll -- I'll -- I'll fix it.
I-I don't know how yet, but -- But i will.
I will.
We will.
We're a "we" now.
I can help.
The sink worked.
I got to tell ross.
I know how to fix the band! Thanks for the assist, man.
My regular session guitarist Is on maternity leave.
So, i-I auditioned this new guy.
He's great.
He's really, really cool, Butumi-I-I need to hear him improvise With a serious bass player.
And that -- That'd be you.
Thanks for saying that.
Yeah.
But i'm a little pressed for time, so Gotcha.
Gotcha.
Uh, it's a little dark in there.
Am i gonna be able to see you? Umyou know Listen, if this new guy thought He was auditioning with tommy atwood Wow.
He'd just freeze up.
Okay.
You're the man.
I love you, man.
You're the man.
Hey, big guy.
Bass player just arrived.
Uh, why don't you give him a minute -- Pre-Audition jitters, you know.
You're the man.
Oh, my god.
Hey! Hey.
Ah, this is so cool! Are you sure that they can't see each other? Yeah.
Listen, guys, i-I don't want to do this anymore.
Whoa, whoa.
What do you mean? Look, i-I-I've changed my mind, okay? No, this is gonna work! Yeah, well, what if it doesn't? Well, i-It will probably.
Oh! Wow.
"Probably.
" That's great, man.
I mean -- I-I-I mean, If these guys find out that i tricked them You -- You think they didn't talk to each other then? These guys will not talk to me.
These are my oldest friends.
That's right.
They're special, right? Yeah.
You know why? I'm thinking science.
Yeah -- Brain science.
When musicians get together and they improvise, A whole mess of regions in the brain get activated, Including the one that controls language.
See, to you three, Music is -- Is -- Is a second language.
You guys can get together, you can talk, you can chat, But you're not gonna be talking -- Because you're not speaking your native tongue.
See, they think that music is what broke them up.
I'm telling you, it's what's gonna bring them back together again.
Every human culture in the history of the world Made music.
It's primal, it's evolutionary.
Our ancestors used it To identify members of their own tribe.
Paul unite your tribe.
Be astronauts.
Hey, paul, you in there? Really got to get going, man.
Yeah.
Okay, guys.
Uhlet's do this.
Bass, you got lead.
You know, when we learn something new, Our brain physically changes.
A little road is formed in the cerebral tissue.
Literally, they're laying down a groove.
For the last 14 years, Their little road has been abandoned, But now it's -- It's -- It's lighting up like a runway.
Clark, would you just shut up and listen? Sorry.
Okay, where is he? I knew it.
Yeah.
Wow.
Wow.
Wow.
That was great.
That was great.
Paul, what's going on? I just wanted to get out there with you guys And get on those drums, man.
Paul bum-Bum buh.
All right, all right.
Look, i'm sorry.
I-I shouldn't have tricked you guys.
Okay? But i-I thought What if we're never here again? What if we're never anywhere again -- Right? -- And i didn't give it my best shot? Wait! Whoa! No.
You heard that, right? Come on! You heard that.
It was good, yeah, but you can't -- Good?! I got jealous.
Just handing off riffs.
Yeah, "a" for effort, paul.
That was fun.
But i got a plane to catch now, so Unh-Unh.
Not till tonight.
Come on.
Why don't -- Why don't we all just plug in? What's changed, huh? Yeah, it was great.
That part was always great.
So what? Still the same three guys, paul.
I'm not the same.
Tommy? No, probably not.
I mean, for one thing, I-I can't chew crunchy cereal anymore.
Yeah.
Lot of oatmeal for me, man.
Cholesterol.
Egg whites only here.
Got me a really nice juicer.
Egg whites? And a juicer? Very rock 'n' roll.
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Too late.
I know now that you say that to all the girls.
No, i'm talking about the takeout.
I paid for this, if you want to see the receipt.
I'm sorry about the other night.
Look, let's just be honest about this.
You and me -- We're not a great mix.
Really? Yeah.
I just watched three guys Who were supposed to be an absolutely toxic mix Create some of the most beautiful sounds I've ever heard.
I happen to think great things can come from mixing things That have no business being mixed together.
I'm saying that a lot of rockets blew up on the test pad Before we actually got people to the moon.
Do you wanna come in? Sure you're comfortable with that? You want comfort? Get a cat.
ââ¢âª but you will know
I think you should move in with me.
Clark, are you serious? You want to grab some dinner? You are my boss, so is there some sort of Employee handbook i should read? How much do you owe? More than you and i have ever laid our hands on.
What about miles? No.
I'm not dragging -- All i would do is -- Is open up the door.
When it's all over, you're paid up, I'm back on the straight and narrow.
Are you really sure you're okay with this? Because i know you said you're okay with this, But i have, like, way more stuff than i thought i had.
Oh, stuff is good.
I like stuff.
You hate stuff.
You like exactly what you have, And you like it to be exactly where it is.
It'll be fine.
This is -- This is your home, too.
But i know how important your routines are, so if -- Hey.
We'll make new ones.
I want you here.
And your stuff.
Except Except for this! Hey, no.
That's from meemaw.
Meemaw? Meemaw.
Is that, like, one of those new countries That used to be some other country? My granny.
It was in her house when i grew up.
It reminds me of her.
I wish i could have met her.
I know.
Talked her out of buying this.
Hey! No.
That goes up! You'd look good in that.
Hey.
Aw, thanks.
At that price, you'd look good in that.
Time was, you'd have come in on this thing of mine, You could buy Time was, i would have just stolen it.
This is the guy you'll work with.
Okay.
Oliver? I-I don't know him.
He's isaac vincent's guy.
You know -- Yeah, the guy that nearly beat you to death.
Look, call me nuts, But i really don't trust someone like that to have my back.
I can't afford to bargain here -- Not with this guy.
Thanks again for what you're doing, sam -- Just in case it doesn't go without saying.
No, not a problem.
I mean, you know me.
When i'm not in control, i get uncomfortable.
Hey, what was that thing i used to say When you were a kid? "You want comfort, get a cat!" Megan, do you see that guy standing over there? Don't -- Don't look! It's paul madison.
It's paul It's paul madison! Who's paul madison? Oh, here we go.
Paul madison is the drummer for royal fiasco.
The greatest rock band in history! Ev-- They were not the greatest rock band in history.
Okay, they're one of the greatest rock bands.
They were good, yes, but and not just by me -- By millions of fans.
he's the only one who thinks that they -- Their 1985 tour -- I wasn't even alive in 1985.
Ooh.
Oh, right.
Yeah, were you around in 1740? Because y-You've heard of bach, right? Meanwhile, mr.
Madison remains in our waiting area.
Right.
Why do you think that is? Because he's our 10:00.
What?! Why didn't you tell me?! Because this.
Hi! Hi.
I'm -- I forgot my name.
Paul madison.
Uh, yeah, i know.
Do -- Were you -- Ross edwards.
Have you -- Have you been waiting here long? Did we make you wait long? No.
Would you like something to drink? Would you like some coffee, tea, Cran-Apple juice, coconut water? We don't have half of those things.
I'm fine.
Oh.
Thanks.
Oh, great.
Okay, step this way and just come with me.
Okay.
I'll go.
No, you can go first.
You can pick any room you want.
Go ahead.
Okay.
You did it! I know.
Yeah.
You know, you don't see your own story while you're in it.
But when i look back at ours -- Oh, man.
I-It's a-A fairy tale.
Yeah.
Only this one doesn't end happily ever after.
This one ends with two idiots With their heads so far up their butts, They don't -- They don't realize it.
Okay, 14 years ago, Tommy match walked away from it all.
This is tommy, the bass player.
He had a few solo albums, a few kids.
He founded a few charities, actually.
Yeah.
Max -- He was lead guitar and vocals.
He moved up to canada And starred in that ridiculous television show.
Uh, "checkered flagg.
" He played danny flagg, a racecar driver Who tried to clear his name of murder.
There's one episode where he has a -- Doesn't matter, really.
Look, the point is We're all fine.
Sowhat is it you want us to do? I want you to get royal fiasco back together.
Yes! What do the other guys say? Oh, they don't -- They don't speak.
No, no, no, actually, they do.
They speak to me.
I mean, they don't speak to each other.
They'll be in town this week.
We -- We all have to sign publishing agreements.
They have to put these guys into separate rooms When they sign, like -- Like -- Like they're feral cats.
Tell him about the cereal.
Yeah.
Okay.
Well, we were backstage.
It was before a show.
Right.
And max got really, really mad At how tommy was eating his cereal.
Rolling stone said he was crunching.
Max called it smacking.
Oh, that's worse.
And tommy just kept doing it louder and louder and louder Until max got so mad, he just took the bowl of cereal -- Boom -- Right over tommy's head.
Oh, man.
It's classic max, man.
I-I didn't know it then, But that was our last performance.
Over cereal? This band was not a phase.
Okay? It was 20 years of our lives.
A-A-And they just Ii had to go to the doctor's a few weeks ago, And, uh They thought they found something, But turns out it was nothing.
But next time, really, who knows, right? I-I saw this documentary.
It was about apollo astronauts who had been to the moon.
And when they got back Life went on But it -- It wasn't the same.
And the only other people who understood Were other astronauts who had been to the moon.
One guy said he would do anything -- Anything -- To go back to the moon one more time Even if it meant not coming home.
Man, that's all i want.
I want to walk on that moon one more time With my best friends.
Ohh.
Thank you.
Yeah, thank you.
All right.
We'll see you.
Cool.
All right.
Wow.
Ross, you know what? If i get these guys back together again i'll be the most famous person in the world.
You might be overestimating the legacy of this band A little bit.
No.
Hey! Sam! Got to talk to you.
Yeah.
Get ready to dress up, because in two nights, I got us reservations at bosco next to bosco.
That new italian place? Next to bosco.
Impossible, yes, but i called and got lucky.
And afterwards, so will i.
I thought we weretaking it slow.
Well, if it makes you feel any better, I'll take a really long time.
Hmm.
Hey, miles.
Big favor.
This, uh, this old friend of mine just moved to town, And i'm taking him out for a drink tonight, and i -- Oh, let me guess -- He's gay.
I'm the only gay person you know, And you just thought, naturally, We would get on like a house on fire.
No! Is he gay? I-I -- Wow.
I don't even Okay, fine.
Yes, he's gay.
But i-It's not a setup.
I just thought that maybe you might know, like, a -- Where gay people go? Yes.
Yes, i do.
I get the newsletter.
But you know what? It's been a really, um Fun year in that arena.
There's this guy that -- Wow.
Okay.
No.
Just, i'm -- I'm fragile right now.
That's the -- No, no.
I get it.
I get it.
It's fine, really.
I'm -- But if it's not actually a setup, Then that's a different matter, and -- I mean, it's not, but it's fine.
It's fine.
I'm being silly.
Okay? I'm being silly.
I will meet your friend.
I will talk gay with him.
It'll be great.
Miles, you don't have to do this.
Okay.
But i want to now, so give me the address.
Come on.
Just give me the address.
There we go.
Clark? Hey! Oh.
What was that? Huh? A book.
I dropped a book -- An encyclopedia.
No -- No wonder they're online now.
The thing weighs a ton.
Where did i -- No, you weren't in bed.
Yeah.
Well, i was just working, game-Planning.
You know, i didn't want to wake you up, So i just came out here, you know? I'm fine.
Okay.
Hey! I got your call.
Everything okay? Fine.
I slept on the couch.
Aw, no.
Latrell! You and beth had a fight already? No.
I was working -- On the case.
Ooh.
Did you come up with anything? Yes.
Yes? How can i help you? Aah! And starting now! What the hell are you doing? Oh, calm down.
It's for science.
What is that stuff? It's oxytocin.
How do you feel? Like i want to kill you.
How about now? Oxytocin -- That's the stuff That new moms and babies emit, right? It's a neurotransmitter created in the hypothalamus That increases bonding and trust.
Do you know why we say people have chemistry together? Because they have chemistry together! Hormones, neurotransmitters.
Physiologically, tommy and max -- They're like a couple whose marriage is on the rocks.
We just need to rekindle the spark.
So, an actual love potion.
I'm -- I'm not even gonna ask How you guys got ahold of something like this.
On the internet.
Yeah, miles already had some.
Well, why did you have -- Shall we go through your search history, ross? All right, now, look, if anyone can get ahold of this stuff, Why are they gonna pay us? Because we know the secret ingredient.
Oh.
We combine oxytocin with dopamine.
Hmm.
The reward and pleasure chemicals.
It's like the literal flood of relief you get When you survive a dangerous situation.
Afterwards, your brain assigns the context of the thrill To whomever you're with.
And bam! You're bonded.
Ohh.
Tommy and max are gonna be at their lawyer's today.
It's gonna be the only time they're gonna be together, So we have to take this shot.
Latrell, i'm sorry for spraying you in the face, man.
Nah, that's cool, man.
Bring it in.
Hey! I trusted you! And it works.
Here comes tommy.
And there's max -- Right on schedule.
Sample our new fragrance, sir? No, thank you.
Ow! Wow! No, thank you.
Not today.
Hey! What -- What is your problem, man? Unbelievable.
Okay, good.
Now we let the oxytocin they just inhaled Work into their brains, then scare the hell out of them.
Yeah, we definitely have a weird job.
Mr.
Atwood! Oh, thank god.
Hey.
Okay.
Hey, come on.
I've got atwood.
I'm part of paul madison's security detail.
We need to get you out of the building right away.
Come on.
She's here.
Who's here? Peggy krueger.
She's some crazy groupie fan.
Been giving mr.
Madison problems for years.
Blames him for the breakup of the group or something.
It's not good.
Total nutjob.
She got away before we could grab her.
She's in the building somewhere.
Down, down, down.
She has a what? Is it loaded? What? Come on.
Let's go, let's go, let's go.
Geez! I got it.
Hold up! Hold up.
What?! Where? Up, up! Go, go, go! Where are we going?! Keep going, keep going.
Take the stairs.
Back up! Back up! Back! Oh, all right.
Hey.
Hey.
Police said they were gonna be here in five minutes.
Said to sit tight.
Sit tight?! I'm not standing around, waiting to get executed here.
So, what do you want to do? Okay.
Paul? Okay! Take the stairs! Take the stairs! Go, go! Go, go, go, go, go, go! What did you mean, "executed"? She has a gun.
A gun?! What kind of a gun? Who cares what kind of a gun? Is there a gun you'd be okay with her having? Go, go, go, go, go! Damn it! Shh, shh, shh, shh! I've got the key.
Paul? Come on.
Go slow.
Come on.
Come on! Yes, yes! It worked! Go, go, go, go, go, go! Okay, let's go.
Come on, guys! Get in the car.
Come on! Go, go, go.
She'll take you somewhere safe, all right? Now, when they realize they're safe, Their rock-Star brains will be drowning in dopamine, And we were the ones that made them friends! If we don't kill them first.
Great.
Wonderful.
Thanks.
Chicago p.
D.
'S got her.
You guys can relax.
"Relax.
" I, uh I think right now Is the most i've missed alcohol in 20 years.
"Relax.
" Well, don't worry.
I plan on drinking enough for the both of us, so Okay, then, so, i mean, can wego? Yeah.
Yes.
But just -- Just -- Just -- Before you do, I know this is super tacky, Especially after everything you just went through, But is there any way that you guys would autograph Some cds and things before you leave? Right now, your buddies are feeling the effects Of a very potent cocktail -- One shot oxytocin, one shot dopamine.
Shake and pour.
They're primed to bond.
Now all they need is a little nudge from our colleague.
Oh, my god.
Bootleg of the first roseland show.
You remember that one? Mm-Hmm.
My boyfriend is such a huge fan.
When i told him that we were offering you guys protection today, He -- he got so You got a boyfriend? How disappointing.
He can be, but he's a musician, so i make allowances.
Ooh.
Good one.
On our first date, he played "not that way" From your "chasing the enemy" album.
"Silver merchants.
" Right! Right.
So, do -- Do you guys have any advice? Tell him to just keep practicing.
No, i mean, for me.
His band's about to go on tour for the first time.
And -- And i trust him and everything, but Maybe i should go along in case there are temptations? Yeah.
Yeah.
Definitely go along.
Go along.
Absolutely go along.
Hey.
Guys.
Guys, they just told me what happened.
I'm shocked.
I'm so sorry.
Everything okay here? Yes.
We're finished.
I was just about to ask them What was the craziest thing that ever happened on tour.
Uh Stockholm.
Denver.
Denver? Oh, my god, no.
Come on.
She's young.
She does not need to hear that.
Yeah, i'm old, and i don't even need to hear it.
Why? W-What happened in denver? - Shh, shh.
Hey, w-Why don't we just go somewhere And talk about it where no one will be indicted? I'll buy you guys dinner.
Please -- Go.
And -- And send us the bill.
We feel terrible about today.
Yeah.
I-It'll make me feel better.
Uhokay.
But, uh, i don't do gluten.
Cool.
And here we go.
So nice to meet you.
Thank you so much.
Okay, even i thought you were crazy, But look at them -- It worked.
Yeah.
Don't speak too soon.
They're in a chemical-Induced honeymoon phase.
After dinner, their systems will be back to normal.
Then we'll know more.
Oh! Miles! Sam.
Hey.
Hey.
Uh, miles, this is my friend oliver.
He just moved here two days ago from st.
Louis.
Oliver, miles.
Hey.
Nice to meet you.
Hello.
Uh, okay.
I'm gonna go.
Please do not tell me that you're leaving.
To the ladies' room.
I'll be right back.
Promise.
Geez.
Okay.
All right.
We'll just -- We'll wait here and just, um Speak in the language of our people.
Good thing cher has a new album.
Otherwise, i got nothing.
Funny.
You really need the binoculars? It's like 40 feet away.
Shh.
Look.
Look, look, look.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Look.
Look.
Look.
Look, look, look! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes!! Okay.
Okay.
Yeah! Oh! Shh! Okay.
Hey, you spotted us, huh? Awesome! That was great.
We watched the -- When's the -- When's the concert? I'm just throwing it out there.
I've never seen a concert from on -- On the stage, but on the side of the stage.
And you won't see this one, either.
What do you mean? You guys were talking.
Everything was great.
Well, somehow, those two geniuses decided That being in the band was what caused all their troubles, So they, uh, made a pact to always be friends And to never play music together again.
Yeah.
Yes, mr.
Madison.
Yes, i-I-I completely understand.
But it did work, right? I mean, uh, t-They're friends.
Now we just need to deal with the curveball they threw us.
I baked a cake.
As we speak, My brother is devising our next course of action.
We'll -- We'll call you with a plan.
That was paul.
Shockingly, he's less than thrilled With the way things went with the band.
I mixed, baked, And somewhat competently frosted an entire cake -- In my sleep.
But you don't bake.
I'm sleepwalking, ross! Twice! Please tell me beth got a photo.
She can't know.
She'll think i'm a nut.
She already does.
Now, what causes it? All right, uh, sleepwalking is a chronic disorder.
I've never done it before.
Um, so, other causes.
Um, subconscious stress.
Well, there you go.
There's -- But i'm not stressed.
Oh, no, i don't mean stress -- Not like you'd have your Who you'd only been dating for a few months.
Oh, my god! It's beth! It's beth.
She told me.
She said if she moved in, she would break my routine.
She was right.
She was right.
Now she's gonna flip out.
She's gonna leave me, and now i don't -- I-I don't even -- I'm not gonna be able -- Clark.
Clark, it's gonna be fine, all right? What? This is a big change.
Change is scary for anyone, right? Right, yeah.
Your brain maybe just needs some time to deal.
Right.
Adapt.
You know what, ross? I think you're right.
I am.
Thank you.
Sure.
All right.
But if it happens again Yeah? What? maybe red velvet? That's not helpful.
Hi.
Miles.
What's up? Nothing.
Ooh! Um, but while i'm here, you know your friend oliver, With the reallybig smile? Um, did he, like, say anything about me, Ask about me today? Yeah, yeah, yeah.
Actually, uh, he asked me for your number.
Yes.
Give it to him -- Right now.
I told him that you weren't interested In a relationship right now.
Tell him you lied.
You're a vicious, vicious liar.
Uh, i'm all better now.
Okay.
Well, if i would have known it was gonna go this way, I would have told you this before.
Uh, it's -- It's nothing, really.
Um, oliver and i -- We met at the same place i met ross -- That work-Release program.
Oliver was inprison? Hmm.
Really, please don't say anything to him.
It was brief.
It was for some financial stuff.
Nothing big.
But i figure, you're my friend, so you should know.
Yeah.
Okay.
Well, thank you.
Um But you know what? Just, uh, still yes on the number.
They got it all wrong.
Music didn't tear the band apart.
It's what brought them together.
Look -- The garage where they wrote their first song, Uh, "cellar door.
" This was a magic, happy bubble.
It was the garden of eden.
But something happened.
They got famous.
They left the garage.
Then -- Pop -- No more happy, magic bubble.
They go on tour.
They get paid.
Music becomes a job.
Job means stress.
Wonder if they sleepwalked.
Not funny.
Kind of funny.
And suddenly, music, Which always had a positive mental association, Became poisoned with these negatives.
We need to find a way to rewrite What music represents in max and tommy's brains.
Yes! Excellent.
I'm sorry.
I thought a how-To was coming.
Yeah.
Yeah, so did i.
How about reinforced groupthink? Mm What about blackmail? I'm sure there's some compromising photos From their wild days we could use -- Maybe even doctor.
Once again, not helpful.
Here.
Read these.
Look for the big words, ross.
What -- What about that guy with the dog? Charlie brown? No, he had the bell and that -- Quasimodo? Pavlov.
Yeah, yeah! That guy.
What about him? So, what -- We're gonna train tommy and max To salivate every time they hear music? At least i'm trying.
I'm going to a movie.
What? Now? We haven't solved this.
I am solving this.
You know, studies have shown That if you need inspiration, looking for it Is the most counterproductive thing that you can do.
You know what? There's a really big word for that right here in this book.
It's called "procrastination"! Nope! Get your mind off the problem.
Bam! There's the answer.
It's like how you can see stars better Out of the corner of your eye.
It's true.
Never look right at a star.
I heard that on the set of "valkyrie," No one was allowed to look directly at tom cruise.
Wow.
Um, i believe that's all i can ask for, So thank you.
Seriously.
Okay, if i wanted to speak in one-Word sentences all night, I could have still been dating that hockey player.
Mm.
Oh, no.
Did i spill something? No.
And, uh, look I mean, you'd look amazing in a brown paper sack If that was your thing, Which i bet would go great with your eyes, But this is, uh, something special -- Really special.
I'm honored.
Thanks.
Okay, so, what are you getting? Um Did you borrow it from a friend? Girls do that, right? They borrow clothes, shoes.
It's new.
Um, i thought that i would buy something special for tonight -- Tonight, which was supposed to bespecial? Sure.
Let's see.
L-Look, you know, I don't claim to be a regular reader of us magazine, But i-I do enjoy the part Where they show you the designer dress And then how regular people Can pull off the same look for 90 bucks.
And inevitably, in my opinion, they fail to do it.
Ross, is there something that you want to say to me? That i know what i pay you, And i can guess what that dress cost.
And while i like to think we offer a competitive salary, I'm just having a hard time with the math.
Okay, look, do you realize the kind of characters That you have me play for your business? I've been a lawyer, i've been a high-End headhunter, I've been another lawyer -- The kinds of people That have wardrobes that match their bank accounts.
And since i don't see your little-Company-That-Could Coughing up the money to pay for it, Why don't we just call this a business expense? Well, we could if anything was spent.
Nice.
And so you can take an attitude of superiority Because you've never stolen anything.
Not lately.
Not anymore.
That is all behind me.
I have a legitimate business now.
Which you got by conning your brother And paying someone to have him fired.
I hear the fish is good.
Come on.
Don't leave.
We'll talk about it later.
I'm -- I'm all out of one-Word sentences.
The next one is gonna need two.
Excuse me.
You're not answering your phone.
Yeah, that's my way of saying, "If you want to chat, please drop by.
" Didn't anyone ever teach you to hang up your things? I'm gonna guess "no.
" Well, i'm not psychic, although i have pretended to be, But i'm gonna guess That the guy you wore that to impress was unimpressed.
Let's just say that he had an issue with how it was acquired.
And it's probably better this way.
Dating my boss -- What could go wrong? You mean the guy in the article -- The felon? Maybe i thought he'd understand.
Sounds like he did.
I don't know why i took it.
I mean, things are -- Things are going really good.
I-I got a legit job.
And suddenly, i'm Pulling a con on a friend and shoplifting.
You mean "suddenly," since i showed up? No.
All right, well, maybe it's nottotally unrelated.
It's like, you know, when i was trying to quit smoking.
Remember? Do i remember? Yeah, i remember.
The hardest part was, every time i'd go out drinking, I'd want a cigarette, so i didn't drink.
And this felon you're seeing -- You don't suppose maybe he's the drink That makes you want a cigarette? It's why felons are not supposed to consort -- The chemistry.
Sometimes you mix things, you get a manhattan.
Sometimes you get the manhattan project.
Whatever.
How'd things go with miles hood? That's the reason i was calling.
Fine.
Um, he met oliver, and he liked him.
But i warned him about oliver's past -- The prison time.
I told him to be careful.
Good.
Well-Played.
ââ¢âª 3 a.
M.
, tables turning ã¢â¢âª ââ¢âª wanna sabotage your heart long-Distance ã¢â¢âª Clark? Is this normal? Morning.
Uh, normal? Because if it is, i can adjust.
No, no.
I'm -- I'm -- I'm relaxing my brain.
Studies show taking a shower in the morning Is one of the most relaxing parts of the day.
That's why so many people have good ideas, um, in a shower.
But a-After awhile, I was kind of feeling bad about using so much water, So i was just hoping that this might have the same effect.
You didn't come to bed last night.
I'm no scientist, but i'm guessing Staying up all night is not good for your mind.
You need sleep.
You need food.
Salmon.
Blueberries.
They make bad pancakes, But they're the best source of omega-3s and antioxidants.
What is this? Oh -- It's a cake.
Ohh.
Beth, i-I s-- I'm sleepwalking, beth, And i made an entire cake while i was sleepwalking.
And the truth is, I didn't i didn't go to bed last night Because i-I didn't -- I didn't want to sleepwalk again And then make another pastry to mark the occasion.
It's just that my subconscious is having a hard time, Like, dealing with -- With -- With just some of the changes in my life.
You meanlike me? No.
No.
No.
I asked you several times if this was a mistake, And you said that everything -- It's not.
Look, the only mistake is me Kidding myself that this was gonna be easy, But t-- But this is -- This is just on me, beth.
It's not you.
Yeah, no duh it's you! All right? But it's also me being here with you.
I-It's my stuff, it's my elephant, it's my -- No, i-I like your elephant.
Oh, and the fact that you were afraid to tell me That you were sleepwalking -- Beth, stop! Just stop for just one second, please.
What are you doing? No, that song has only held good memories for me, And now if i associate it with our first fight, I'll -- I'll never th-Think of it in any other way.
No, we're not fighting.
It's just -- I mean, no girl wants to hear That her boyfriend doesn't want to get in bed with her.
That's it! Clark, i was talking.
The -- The power of music! Okay.
The brain creates Involuntary emotional associations with music.
But it's deep! It's like -- It's like -- It's like lizard-Brain deep, okay? That song -- That song, okay? I'm -- I'm 11 years old.
My mom's making baked ziti.
I'm -- My room's at the top of the stairs, So i always know what's for dinner.
That song makes me hungry! Okay? Music is like a secret door to a secret path to the past! Yes! I knew it.
And now, when i hear that song It'll also remind me of you.
'Cause it wasn't a mistake to want you here.
To fall asleep next to you every night to wake up next to you every morning.
I just need some time, And i'll -- I'll -- I'll fix it.
I-I don't know how yet, but -- But i will.
I will.
We will.
We're a "we" now.
I can help.
The sink worked.
I got to tell ross.
I know how to fix the band! Thanks for the assist, man.
My regular session guitarist Is on maternity leave.
So, i-I auditioned this new guy.
He's great.
He's really, really cool, Butumi-I-I need to hear him improvise With a serious bass player.
And that -- That'd be you.
Thanks for saying that.
Yeah.
But i'm a little pressed for time, so Gotcha.
Gotcha.
Uh, it's a little dark in there.
Am i gonna be able to see you? Umyou know Listen, if this new guy thought He was auditioning with tommy atwood Wow.
He'd just freeze up.
Okay.
You're the man.
I love you, man.
You're the man.
Hey, big guy.
Bass player just arrived.
Uh, why don't you give him a minute -- Pre-Audition jitters, you know.
You're the man.
Oh, my god.
Hey! Hey.
Ah, this is so cool! Are you sure that they can't see each other? Yeah.
Listen, guys, i-I don't want to do this anymore.
Whoa, whoa.
What do you mean? Look, i-I-I've changed my mind, okay? No, this is gonna work! Yeah, well, what if it doesn't? Well, i-It will probably.
Oh! Wow.
"Probably.
" That's great, man.
I mean -- I-I-I mean, If these guys find out that i tricked them You -- You think they didn't talk to each other then? These guys will not talk to me.
These are my oldest friends.
That's right.
They're special, right? Yeah.
You know why? I'm thinking science.
Yeah -- Brain science.
When musicians get together and they improvise, A whole mess of regions in the brain get activated, Including the one that controls language.
See, to you three, Music is -- Is -- Is a second language.
You guys can get together, you can talk, you can chat, But you're not gonna be talking -- Because you're not speaking your native tongue.
See, they think that music is what broke them up.
I'm telling you, it's what's gonna bring them back together again.
Every human culture in the history of the world Made music.
It's primal, it's evolutionary.
Our ancestors used it To identify members of their own tribe.
Paul unite your tribe.
Be astronauts.
Hey, paul, you in there? Really got to get going, man.
Yeah.
Okay, guys.
Uhlet's do this.
Bass, you got lead.
You know, when we learn something new, Our brain physically changes.
A little road is formed in the cerebral tissue.
Literally, they're laying down a groove.
For the last 14 years, Their little road has been abandoned, But now it's -- It's -- It's lighting up like a runway.
Clark, would you just shut up and listen? Sorry.
Okay, where is he? I knew it.
Yeah.
Wow.
Wow.
Wow.
That was great.
That was great.
Paul, what's going on? I just wanted to get out there with you guys And get on those drums, man.
Paul bum-Bum buh.
All right, all right.
Look, i'm sorry.
I-I shouldn't have tricked you guys.
Okay? But i-I thought What if we're never here again? What if we're never anywhere again -- Right? -- And i didn't give it my best shot? Wait! Whoa! No.
You heard that, right? Come on! You heard that.
It was good, yeah, but you can't -- Good?! I got jealous.
Just handing off riffs.
Yeah, "a" for effort, paul.
That was fun.
But i got a plane to catch now, so Unh-Unh.
Not till tonight.
Come on.
Why don't -- Why don't we all just plug in? What's changed, huh? Yeah, it was great.
That part was always great.
So what? Still the same three guys, paul.
I'm not the same.
Tommy? No, probably not.
I mean, for one thing, I-I can't chew crunchy cereal anymore.
Yeah.
Lot of oatmeal for me, man.
Cholesterol.
Egg whites only here.
Got me a really nice juicer.
Egg whites? And a juicer? Very rock 'n' roll.
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Too late.
I know now that you say that to all the girls.
No, i'm talking about the takeout.
I paid for this, if you want to see the receipt.
I'm sorry about the other night.
Look, let's just be honest about this.
You and me -- We're not a great mix.
Really? Yeah.
I just watched three guys Who were supposed to be an absolutely toxic mix Create some of the most beautiful sounds I've ever heard.
I happen to think great things can come from mixing things That have no business being mixed together.
I'm saying that a lot of rockets blew up on the test pad Before we actually got people to the moon.
Do you wanna come in? Sure you're comfortable with that? You want comfort? Get a cat.
ââ¢âª but you will know