Punky Brewster (2021) s01e10 Episode Script

1
[mellow music]
- Hey, Mom, who were you
looking for at the party?
- An old friend that I thought
maybe came by.
- What old friend?
- Since we're all dressed up,
let's take a selfie.
- Sure!
[overlapping chatter]
- Selfie time.
- I can't get us all in.
I need a selfie stick.
- Naw, who needs a selfie stick
when you got lightning
and thunder?
Yeah, that's not going to work.
- Use me.
I'm a human selfie stick.
- Okay. This is happening.
- Okay. Everybody ready?
Say
What's the word
I'm looking for?
- Izzy, please take the pic.
I'm losing my grip.
- All right. All right.
Everybody say
[phone chimes]
Ooh, hold on.
You have a teeth cleaning
Tuesday.
Should I reply yes?
- Take the pic.
- All right.
But if Punky gets a cavity,
that's on you.
- Help!
[overlapping chatter]
Oh!
- Oh, my God.
- Are you okay?
- [grunts]
[camera shutter clicks]
- Got it!
- Hey! ♪
[upbeat music]
Hey! Hey! ♪
- Every time
I turn around ♪
- Hey! Hey! ♪
Hey! Hey! ♪
- I really don't want to talk
about this anymore.
- And I think we still need
to discuss it.
Fine.
We'll handle it like adults.
- Oh, you want to do this, huh?
- Oh, yeah.
- Rock, paper, scissors, shoot.
- Yes!
This conversation isn't over.
- What are you guys
talking about?
- Your dad going on tour.
- Mom, you have to let him go.
He'll never be happy playing
in some '80s cover band.
- Hannah, I think
- No! Let me finish.
He'll say that he's happy
to make us all feel good,
but deep down,
he'll be miserable,
and he'll only resent you
for not letting him go.
- It was actually
your mother's idea
for me to go back on the road.
- Oh.
- But thank you for making
my argument for me.
- I'll be gone two months.
What about being here
for you and the kids?
- I want our kids to follow
their dreams, so I think
it's important for them
to see their dad following his.
- Besides, mom and I are almost
done raising Diego and Daniel.
- Yeah.
- Oh.
We came in to sneak
some cookies.
We'll be back.
- Next time, don't tell them
what the plan is.
- Hey, hey.
Are all you guys okay
with me going back on tour?
- Yeah, I mean,
we're glad you'll be playing
your own music.
- If it means no more
parachute pants, I'm down.
- And we get to have
Dad-apalooza.
- It's a tradition
when Dad goes on tour.
He takes us out to do
a bunch of fun stuff
so he doesn't feel guilty
and he can convince himself
that he's a good father.
- Yeah. It doesn't sound as
good when he says it.
- It's important to you.
We'll be okay.
[dog whines]
- Aw, even Brandy thinks
it's a good idea.
- Actually, he peed in your
guitar case, but we're okay.
♪
- You know the drill.
It's basically just a check-in
with the courts
on Izzy's situation.
- And her mom has never
shown up for a hearing?
- No,
but she finished her program
at the halfway house,
and according to the judge,
it looks like she might
actually show up this time.
- Oh, that's great.
For Izzy, I mean.
I just want
what's best for her.
- Oh, we all do, but I wouldn't
say anything to Izzy just yet
because she's been let down
so many times before.
- Still, you should be prepared
in case she shows up:
the court is most likely
going to grant her custody.
- Now I think
I know how Henry felt
when they were going to
send me back to Fenster Hall.
He was so distracted, he put
his sweater vest on backwards.
- I'll be there for you, too,
as a friend and a lawyer.
And as your friend,
I will not bill you
as a lawyer.
I got to get back to work.
Chin up.
- Part of me hopes
that her mom shows up
so that Izzy
isn't let down again.
But the other part of me
hopes that she doesn't
because I want her to stay,
and I love her.
I know it's selfish.
- No, it's not.
Selfish is the fact
that I'm about to eat
that last pita chip.
[chuckles]
No regrets.
- Hey, Izzy.
You ready for the hearing?
- Sure. Whatever.
- You want to talk about it?
- Look,
we're all big girls here.
We know my mom is not coming,
so let's not make a big deal
out of it.
- Okay, we'll make
whatever size deal you want.
Hey, can I ask you a question?
Do you remember the lady
you met the other day?
What did she look like?
- Yeah.
She had hair, eyes and ears.
- Huh.
That narrows it down.
- I'll draw you a picture.
- Do you really think
it was your mom?
- I think so,
but I'm not ready for that.
If we ever do meet, it's got
to be on my terms, not hers.
- You know, you got a lot
on your plate with Travis
about to take off and Izzy m
You got a lot on your plate.
- Nothing I can't handle
with a little Punky power,
but I might need
some Cherie power, too.
- Oh.
♪
- I don't want
to lose Izzy, you know?
- I know. I feel the same way.
And you're talking
to your phone.
[phone chimes]
- Ooh.
Sean's texting.
Talk later. Love you.
- Why do you always say
love you
when you're texting Madison?
- Because she's my bestie.
It's what we do, and stop
listening to my conversation.
- Then text in silence
like a normal person.
- Hey, Sean.
We're cooking dinner for Izzy
if you want to stop by.
Love you.
[message whooshes]
What?
- You just texted
love you to Sean.
No, I didn't.
Why would
Oh, my God, no!
No, no, no, no, no,
no, no, no, no, no, no!
He's texting back.
He stopped.
He started again.
He stopped.
- You should do everything
in silence.
[phone chimes]
- He sent a thumbs up.
How is that a response
to an accidental love you?
- Could've been
a different finger.
- You don't have to answer
everything, Daniel.
- Mom?
- Hey.
I was just
- Smelling Izzy's hat?
- Yeah.
- Give me a whiff.
[sniffs]
Aw, that's rank.
- Yeah.
I should probably wash it.
- It's not fair.
She belongs here.
- Everyone deserves a second
chance, even Izzy's mother.
♪
- We're back.
- How was it?
- Dad let me get a tattoo.
It's of a sun just like yours.
The dude said it's temporary,
but he doesn't know
my bathing schedule.
- We went go-kart racing.
- Guess who won?
Winner, winner, chicken dinner.
- It's not about winning.
It's about having fun.
- That's not what you said
when you beat us at laser tag.
- That's because I won.
- Sounds like Dad-apalooza
was a success.
- Yeah.
We had a really good time.
Well, I should probably
go get packed.
Big day tomorrow, first gig
and all that, so get in here
and give me some hugs that
are going to last a few weeks.
[grunts]
- Remember,
eat leafy vegetables,
stay hydrated,
and stay out of Wisconsin.
You remember what happened
last time.
- Shouldn't I be the one
giving you advice?
- If it makes you
feel better, sure.
- We got something for you.
- Hey.
Guess we both have big days
tomorrow, huh?
- Yeah.
- You have my e-mail, right?
- I do. I just don't have
an e-mail account.
- Maybe I'll send you
a postcard.
- Make it a letter.
That way,
you can slip me a fiver.
- [chuckles]
I don't want to say goodbye,
so I'm just going to say,
"nos vemos," which means
we'll see each other.
- Nos vemos.
- [laughs]
- Check it out, Dad!
- No way!
A new guitar case, sweet!
- We all signed it.
I drew the heart right there.
- Oh, that thing
that looks like poop,
it's really a teardrop.
- [laughs]
You guys, this is so great.
Ooh, check out that bird.
- It's a swallow.
No matter where you fly,
you can always
find your way back home.
- I drew the duck.
It's just a duck.
♪
- Scrambled eggs are done.
Where's the chili?
- Who puts chili
on scrambled eggs?
We're not at camp.
- It's Izzy's favorite.
I'm following her recipe.
[knock on door]
I'll get it.
- Got to add the jalapeños
and the Velveeta.
Don't forget
the secret ingredient.
- Heart failure?
- Hey.
- Hey.
- I hope that text I sent
wasn't weird.
I say, "Love you,"
all the time to people.
- Hey, Hannah. How much
is a buttload of ketchup?
- I have no idea. Love you.
- What? Gross.
- Okay. Here is the thing.
I sent love you by mistake.
I just don't want things
to be weird.
- Oh, no big deal.
I mean, it's kind of soon
to be saying those things.
- Yeah. So glad that's settled.
Small thing.
You texted back a thumbs up.
- Yeah. That's good, right?
I mean, you're the first girl
I ever gave the thumbs up to.
- Aww.
- I finally got her
in the bath.
She's a kicker.
- Hey, Mom, how much is
a buttload of ketchup?
- Two cups. I speak Izzy.
- Do we have to
politely eat this?
- It was sweet of you guys
to do this for her.
- Well, it might be her
last dinner here,
so we wanted to
make it something special.
- Or this.
- Hi, Ms. Brewster.
- Hey. Thanks for coming.
- I was kind of hoping
we weren't going to
have to do an Izzy-palooza.
- Me, too.
But it's not always we want.
It's what's best for Izzy.
- Do you think our biological
parents will ever show up
and want us to live with them?
- We legally adopted you guys,
but as I've said before,
if you ever wanted
to reach out to them,
it would just make
our family bigger.
- What about Diego?
Can they take him away, please?
- You made my favorite!
But I'm not that hungry.
I appreciate what you're doing,
but I doubt I'm going anywhere.
- When I was your age,
I thought I might never
see my mom again, either.
But there's always
that possibility.
- I've heard that song before.
You don't have to say it
to make me feel better.
- She's right.
There's always a chance that
your mom will come through.
- Okay. Pile it on.
♪
- I can't sleep.
- Me either.
Come on up.
- I think it's hope
that's keeping me awake.
That and the chili.
- You know,
whatever happens tomorrow
- It's okay.
I know you're going to miss me.
- I was wondering
where you went.
Room for one more?
- Always.
- I had a bad dream.
So did Brandy.
- You know what?
We should have a slumber party.
- Yeah! Come on, Brandy.
- Hi, boy.
- Hey.
[laughter]
- What's going on?
- We're having a slumber party.
- You guys are crazy.
- Diego is thinking
about tomorrow, too.
He just processes things
differently.
- You can't have a slumber
party without popcorn!
All: Yeah!
[overlapping chatter]
- Diego!
- Ah!
- [screams]
[laughter]
♪
- You didn't have to come.
- I wanted to be here.
After all, you love me.
And I heart you.
- Judge Nadeski, seeing
that Ms. McCollister
has not appeared,
we would like a ruling
on the continuation
of Izzy's foster status.
- We'll give her a bit more
time to show up.
- Travis, what are you
doing here?
- You're supposed to
be in Kansas.
- I was halfway there,
but I couldn't stop thinking
how being here for you guys
and Izzy was more important,
so I told the band I'd miss
a few gigs and just catch up.
- I'm glad you're here.
- Me, too.
- Nice move, Dad.
- I still got a few of them
in my back pocket.
So what did I miss?
- Izzy's mom hasn't
shown up yet.
- But at least being in
a courtroom gives Diego
a glimpse into his future.
- What?
- He just means if you ever
decide to be a lawyer.
- Yeah, that's what I meant.
- I am prepared
to make my decision,
but before I do, I just have
one question for you, Izzy.
Are you happy where you are?
- Yes, buttloads.
- Well, then, in light
of Miss McCollister's failure
once again to appear
in front of this court
and Miss Johnson's strong
recommendation to the court,
I am extending Isabella
McCollister's foster care
under Penelope Brewster,
if that's acceptable to you.
- Yes!
Sorry. Go ahead, Mom.
- Yes, Your Honor. Buttloads.
- Well then, it's settled.
- You okay?
- Yeah. It's just
I guess I thought my mom
would show up for me this time.
- I'm sorry, Izzy.
You know,
it's okay to love your mom
and want her to be here,
and it's okay
to be disappointed.
It's okay to be mad at her.
It's okay to be all
those things at the same time.
- You're a mind reader, lady.
- Not many people can say this,
but I know exactly
how you feel.
- It's okay because
you showed up for me.
You all did.
- And we always will.
- Aw, man.
Guess we're stuck
with each other for a while.
Bummer for you.
- Bummer for you.
- What do you say
we blow this joint
and go get some ice cream?
- I just want to warn you.
It might be a two-scoops day.
- We are done.
Oh, this job can be stressful.
Can I get a massage?
- We are in a court of law.
Meet me in the hall.
- [laughs]
- Are you okay?
This is good, right?
- Yeah. I'm really happy,
but I'm not going to lie,
it's bringing up
a lot of old stuff.
I mean, if Izzy's mom
deserves a second chance,
maybe mine does too.
- Oh.
- That's real sweet.
Can you get out
of my courtroom, please?
- We're having a moment.
- I'll allow it.
- Thanks for being there
for me, Cherie.
I'm so nervous.
- You got this, Punky.
Just sit facing the door, okay?
And if you need backup,
I am only a few minutes away.
I also put some pepper spray
in your purse just in case.
- It's a coffee date,
not a Liam Neeson movie.
I just came extra early
to get psyched up.
Mom?
- Oh, no.
- Sorry.
Wrong mom.
- That is the third random
woman I've called mom!
How am I supposed
to recognize her?
- You'll know.
- This drawing Izzy made
isn't helping.
Oh, my God. There she is.
- Are you sure?
- Yes!
My Punky senses are tingling.
And there she goes.
Oh, no way you're ditching me,
not again!
I'm going to follow her.
You're right! This is like
a Liam Neeson movie!
♪
- She just walked
into this place.
I'm not sure what
I'm getting myself into.
- You got this, Punky.
- I got this.
- Would anybody else
like to share?
- I would.
- I'm not supposed to be here.
- It's okay.
I said that
when I was a newcomer.
- No. You don't understand.
- We all understand.
- Hi. I'm Susan,
and I'm an alcoholic.
All: Hi, Susan.
- I've been sober five years,
but I struggle every day.
Each time I quit,
I'd swear that it was for good
and that I was going
to get my life back,
and I got real good
at lying to myself.
I still am.
But I've never been
five years before.
That's why I finally
feel strong enough
to make amends to the person
who most deserves an apology,
my daughter,
who I abandoned
when she was 7.
And in 15 minutes,
we're going to meet up again
for the first time since.
God, I'm afraid,
but I'm here for support
because I just so badly
I want to be strong for her.
Thank you for the share.
Punky?
- Hi.
- Hi.
- I took a bear claw.
Should I put it back?
♪
- [laughs]
You grew up.
You look so beautiful.
- I forgot how you looked.
I tried to hold on,
but every year, it became
more and more of a blur.
Kind of like this picture.
- [laughs]
Honestly, that's sort of
how I felt back then.
I know that there's no excuse
for what I did.
- No, there's not,
so don't try to give me one.
We can just sit here a while.
Actually, give me one.
- Punky, I know that you think
that I was taking care of you,
but the truth is, you were
the one taking care of me.
I was out of control.
I was strung out.
I knew that I wasn't
going to make it.
I didn't care about myself,
but I did care about you,
and I couldn't risk
you not making it, either.
- So you just left me?
- And I'm not asking you
to forgive me.
- Good.
Because I forgave you
a long time ago.
- Oh.
- [sniffles]
Oh, my God.
- What?
- Is that a sun tattoo?
- Yeah.
Oh, wow.
That is just weird!
[laughter]
- Mine symbolizes
the music box you gave me
when I was a little girl
with the song about the sun.
- Mine just covers up
a Limp Bizkit tattoo.
Look at that.
Wow. God.
- Let me guess.
No feet on the table.
Yeah. Got it.
- I guess if we can't
put feet up on the table,
then I cannot show you
where the rest of mine are.
- I have something for you.
It's a letter I wrote
a long time ago
right after Hannah was born.
That's her spit-up right there.
I tried to imagine how hard
it was to let your daughter go.
But it's also about how
I never would've known
Henry or Cherie,
how I might not be holding
my beautiful baby girl
had you not left me behind.
In a way,
it's about how grateful I am.
I have a good life,
and I am okay.
- I'm so glad that you have had
a good life,
whether I'm in it or not.
- Do you want to be in it?
- Do you want me to be in it?
- I don't need a mother.
I had one.
His name was Henry.
But I could use a friend.
- [chuckles]
both: Can we get some napkins?
[both laugh]
- I can't believe
I'm saying this,
but I'm really excited
to get to know my mom.
- Mm, I am not going to
make it easy on that woman.
- Oh,
so for the wedding colors,
we are thinking
blush pink and sage green.
- Gold and burgundy.
- You already sound like
you're married.
- Hey, where were you today?
- I went to see an old friend.
- Uh-huh. Yeah.
I've been hearing a lot
about this old friend recently.
You know I'm going
to find out, right?
- I'm going to tell you
all about it, but right now,
I just want to sit back
and enjoy the moment.
- I'm going to enjoy
the moment, too.
- We got pizza!
- Whoo!
- The moment just keeps
getting better!
- And a Caesar salad, yoo!
- Why ruin the moment
with lettuce?
- Rock and roll.
- Yeah.
- Now there's just
one more thing for me to do.
- Get some pizza?
- No.
Start the adoption process
for Izzy.
- You know what
you're getting into.
This could get messy.
- Messy is kind of my thing.
I want to be Izzy's Henry.
Besides, my Punky power says,
"Bring it on."
♪
- Diego is taking three slices!
- What do you care
if you're eating a salad?
- Guys, guys, there's more
than enough for everyone.
- Keep those mushrooms
away from me!
- Give me a buttload
of red pepper.
[laughter]
What?
- All together now ♪
[mellow rock music]
♪
- We're all the same ♪
We belong ♪
♪
All together now ♪
All together now ♪
All together now ♪