Sherri (2009) s01e10 Episode Script

4 Women and a Baby

la, la, la, la la, la, la, la la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la All right, bo.
We got to get packed before your dad comes.
Oh, is there any homework you need to bring? Okay, i packed your p.
J.
S and your clothes for tomorrow.
I just don't know what you and your dad are gonna do.
Do you need your mitt? [ Imitating video-Game noises .]
Or a new soft, little puppy? Or a poisonous snake? Okay, bo, i'm gonna need you To get your head out of that video game, Because you got to help me find your coat.
Bo! I already went to the bathroom.
Bo, you need to put that game down, Because i got to talk to you.
Hey! No, don't "hey" me.
I was playing.
Well, i need you to pay attention so you can help me.
Give it back! Young man, i don't like the tone of your voice.
I hate you! You hate me?! You hate me? Well, just for that, I'm taking the puppy out of your overnight bag.
And i'm leaving the snake in! [ Telephone rings .]
Hello? Paula? You want to come by now? [ Knock on door .]
Oh, paula, now's not a good time.
I'm terribly busy.
Hang on, there's somebody at the door.
Paula? I called from the hall.
I didn't want to just show up.
Yeah, well, that works much better.
Come on in.
Oh, sherri, what am i gonna do? It's julian.
He won't go to sleep.
Ever.
This is the fourth night in a row.
I've just been out walking him.
Look.
He won't even shut his eyes.
Ohh.
Julian, you little party animal.
You won't let mama sleep? Maybe you just need to be held a second.
Ohh.
Look at those little cheeks.
Yes.
He is really precious.
Paula? Oh, good.
We can have some fun face time.
[ Telephone rings .]
Hello? Oh, hi, summer.
What kind of emergency? Mnh-Mnh.
I'm babysitting.
I can't come in.
Hey, i do not respond to threats.
[ Gasps .]
oh, i do respond to overtime.
All right, i'll be right there.
[ Sighs .]
Paula? What? Huh? Okay.
There's an emergency at work, So i'm gonna have to come by another time So i can help you watch the baby and you can sleep.
Oh, i see you already started.
Paula.
Paula! Paula.
[ Gasps .]
oh, look! A handsome, naked fireman.
Okay, i'll take julian to work so you can sleep.
Here's where we'll be.
Ohh.
Guess what? You're going to "bring somebody else's baby to work day.
" I hear your computer skills are amazing.
How's your powerpoint? Well, this bites the big one, doesn't it? I was right in the middle of a spray tan.
In the middle? What were you going for sweet potato? No! My best friend is getting married tomorrow, And since i can't lose 15 pounds by then, I'm going to hide behind a tan.
The sun could hide behind that tan.
I'm here and i brought backup.
Is that julian? Okay, that cannot be here.
Please put it back in its case or under a desk i don't care.
Are you wearing glasses, or are you grading diamonds? Don't make fun.
I'm blind as a bat without my contacts, And i can't wear them for too long.
So, now you've met nighttime summer.
Aww, look how big julian's gotten.
Oh, he is so sweet.
Okay, you've admired it.
Now remove it.
What is it even doing here? I'm helping paula.
She's an exhausted, overwhelmed single mother.
I know how that feels.
What are we doing here? Oh.
Bart peaslee is being audited.
And because he is a founding partner, We are helping to organize his records.
So, in answer to your question Because he said so.
Bart peaslee.
Isn't he your secret crush? [ Chuckles .]
not so secret.
Hey, didn't he get divorced? Again.
Summer: okay.
This is a professional responsibility.
My personal feelings are of no consequence.
Digressing for just a moment, angie, I believe you have jaundice.
It's a spray tan.
Oh! Uh-Huh.
Uh-Huh.
Did they shoot it out of a fire hose? [ Laughter .]
Okay, artwork for the apartment in paris.
Is that a personal charge or corporate? Personal.
Sherri: hm.
That's interesting.
'Cause when i have all my artwork in my paris apartment, I charge it to my offshore account.
Let me see that.
Ahh.
A parisian pied-À-Terre.
Ka-Ching.
[ Julian crying .]
He is adorable.
Aww, look at his little hands.
Angie, don't stain him.
Hey, sherri, where's bo tonight? With kevin, hating me.
What? "I hate you, mommy.
I hate you.
" That's what he said because i took away his video game.
Well, what level was he on in the game? Who cares? Anything above six, and i'd hate you, too.
Sherri, i'm sure he didn't mean it.
You didn't see the look on his face.
He was mad.
But i'd be mad, too, If i had to go from mommy's house to daddy's And back to mommy's again.
I told my mother i hated her once.
She reached for my father's belt, His pants fell down, and we all laughed.
[ Laughter .]
I never said it.
I'd just write it in my diary and leave it open on my bed.
I used to slam my bedroom door And dance really hard in the mirror to bananarama.
Yeah, but none of us ever meant it.
Oh, i meant it.
If i'd ever said anything like that, My mother would have me cutting off a branch for my whuppin'.
Me too a big branch.
[ Chuckles .]
But i'd never do that.
I'm an adult and bo is 7.
I should just let it roll off.
If it'll make you feel better, why don't you call him? You know what? I will.
I'm sure he's feeling really bad about it.
Maybe you're right.
Hey, kevin.
Let me talk to bo.
We had a rough time before he left.
He's busy? He's 7 years old.
What's he busy doing, playing with dirt? Oh.
I get it.
Well, tell him i love him.
What happened? Uh, he's busy.
That's code for, "He doesn't want to talk to me because he hates me.
" [ Julian crying .]
Ohh, you still not sleeping? Oh, well, little julian.
Let's sing a song.
Aww.
you put your left foot in, you put your left foot out you put your left food in, and you shake it all about my own son says he hates me, and i don't know what to do that's what it's all about [ Laughs .]
You like that, julian? God, i love this connection.
I don't need words.
I just know what he wants.
And he's happy.
Huh? And you're happy.
I miss this.
Oh, i want another baby so much.
But i know that's never gonna happen.
Sherri, are you serious? You really want another baby? Three months' maternity leave, Half-Pay for six months, no negotiations.
I always wanted to have another baby with kevin, But that ship has sailed.
What about dr.
Gregg? I mean, what's the story with him? Have a baby with randy? I haven't even had breakfast with randy.
I have no clue if randy's the right man.
Sherri, you don't need any man.
I mean, there's adoption, foster care.
Cloning.
All right, so i know all the ways there are to have a baby.
But then i'd have to raise it.
I don't want to do it alone.
It's too hard.
Sherri, you will never be alone, okay? Because you have us.
She's right.
We'll always have each other.
Yeah.
Which is what i'm counting on.
Wait, what are you saying? I'm saying that you're not the only one with baby on the brain.
Are you Six days late.
Aah! Aah! Shh! [ No audio .]
Three months' maternity, Half-Pay for six months, no negotiations.
Congratulations.
Celia, have you taken a pregnancy test? I'm too afraid.
I'm afraid if i am, and i'm afraid if i'm not.
What are you afraid of? Well, miles isn't ready.
I mean, he's busy with his church, And he wants to make sure it's up and running Before we have a family.
You know, i am with the rev.
I don't want babies.
Though i would marry a man with babies, Preferably grown ones, old enough to make me a drink.
You know, to keep my options open, I did freeze a half-Dozen of my eggs, And i have got a connection who can hook me up With bootleg phi beta kappa sperm.
Hey, sherri.
Oh, hey, donna.
What are you doing here, donna? Oh, i'm running the vinegar through the coffee machine.
Makes the coffee taste better.
Yeah, perhaps you could skip it tonight.
But i do it every friday night.
Not this friday night.
We have top-Secret work we're doing for one of the partners.
Oh, bart peaslee's audit? All right, i'll come back later.
I'm gonna run to the store and get a pregnancy test.
Sherri, i don't know if i want to know right now.
I don't care if you don't want to know.
I want to know.
[ Chuckles .]
Hey, sherri, you know that thing you need? I got one in my office.
Oh, you do? Yeah, i work in h.
R human resources And humans need things.
Like generic codeine and knee-High nylons.
Right.
C-Can you run and get it? I can't run.
I have morton's neuroma.
It's a foot disease.
The swelling Donna, can you walk quickly? Yes.
I will walk quickly.
Boy, i don't get it.
You know, between family and friends, I have 15 nieces and nephews, 14 godchildren.
If i want a kid, i just make a phone call.
It's not the same as having your own.
Don't remind me.
That's all i'm gonna hear tomorrow.
"What's taking you so long? When are you gonna have a baby?" They'll be so busy bragging about their own kids, They're not even gonna notice my tan.
Oh, they're gonna notice your tan.
Hey, i got the pregnancy test.
I also got some bra extensions, if you guys need them.
I'm pretty good up front, but the back I got a little extra.
Thank you, no.
I got mine.
Thank you, donna.
Go do it.
Go do it! My first pregnancy test.
I'm so nervous.
I'm nervous, too.
I had to hold the elevator open for bart peaslee.
He is so handsome, like a tall irish setter.
Bart peaslee is here? What is bart peaslee doing here? I cannot let him see me like this! Summer, you're fine.
You look like you're working.
I look like harry potter doing his homework.
If he comes in here, stall him.
And just hide that baby.
Hide a baby? How am i gonna hide a baby? Well, my cousin michelle hid a baby for seven months.
Oh.
But this one's been born.
Nah.
I've got nothing for you.
Just put him behind the boxes for now.
Oh, good idea.
How do i look? Wow! Look at you! You look amazing! I always keep a change of clothes and some makeup handy.
Yeah, i understand that, But how'd you rip through the time-Space continuum? Well, necessity is the mother of seduction.
Should i lose the glasses? Can you see without them? Yes.
Marco! You're that blind? Oh, there's a box.
Go, go.
Take the test.
Okay.
Oh, hello, mr.
Peaslee.
Hellouh, employee.
Umand and other employees.
Andms.
Dickie.
Mr.
Peaslee, it is so nice to see you.
Yeah t-To see you.
Yeah, let's go into my cubicle, and i'll catch you up.
Well, please, lead the way.
You lead.
I insist.
[ Julian crying .]
Is that a baby? Why is there a baby here? Uh, i'm sorry, mr.
Peaslee.
I was babysitting And i told them, no babies.
I love babies.
So i quickly reversed my position On the off chance that you'd be here today.
I want to hug him, but later, like my own kids.
Ooh! [ Chuckles .]
Yeah, is that new? This audit must be stressful for you.
Mm.
Would you like to hear some music? [ Classical cello music plays .]
This music is lovely.
[ Chuckles .]
i'm glad that you like it.
From time to time, i dust off my cello And lay down a few tracks.
Smart and talented.
[ Chuckles .]
Would you do the honors? [ Bottle scraping .]
[ Chuckles .]
We match.
[ Laughs .]
I like you in glasses.
And i enjoy seeing you in focus.
Your features are actually quite uniform.
Oh, i pride myself on my facial symmetry.
[ Glasses clink .]
[ Sighs .]
I'm so excited about this test.
And nervous.
And anxious.
But really just excited.
Can i hold your stick? Uh, no.
Oh, this is the longest two minutes of my life.
But i'm so glad you both are here.
Oh, if it were me, i'd be glad you were here, too.
And if i was the one holding the stick, First of all, i'd let you hold the stick.
[ Watch beeping .]
[ Sighs .]
Well, it's probably for the best.
But it's not what you wanted.
No, but i didn't realize how badly i wanted it Till i was holding the stick.
Well, when you get home, You have to tell the reverend how you feel.
Oh, i'm gonna break it down for miles In the nude.
[ All laugh .]
Hey, can i hold the baby now? I-I'm dry.
Come here, little julian.
Aww.
So sweet.
Maybe that'll be his first memory Being held by the great pumpkin.
[ Laughing .]
sherri.
He is cute.
I do like the way this feels.
Aw, i don't know.
Maybe i will want this someday, Even if i don't right now.
But can i borrow him for the wedding tomorrow? Angie, you should be proud To walk into that wedding by yourself.
You went to college.
You work at a top law firm in new york city.
You have nothing to apologize for.
You're right.
My life is exactly where i want it to be.
And they're all gonna know that When i show up at that wedding tomorrow And walk into the grand ballroom with my head held high.
Well, not that high.
The tan ends here.
[ Both chuckling .]
Well, i'm allergic to cilantro and pine nuts.
I'm allergic to parsley and cashews.
[ Both chuckle .]
We're oddly perfectly similar.
We should have dinner.
I like breakfast for dinner.
I love breakfast for dinner.
Do you see what i see? Not anymore.
Hey, everyone.
Paula? Wow, you just had a baby? Oh, i know.
My body snapped right back.
How cool is that? [ Sarcastically .]
yeah, it's cool.
So, this is where you work.
It's nice.
Did you know there are two people Making out in a cubicle back there? Angie, grab your camera phone.
Come on.
Sherri, i am so sorry.
I hope he wasn't too much trouble.
Oh, you are not getting him back.
Thank you so much for taking care of him tonight.
This whole baby thing is really hard.
Don't wish it away.
It's over like that.
He's asleep.
How did you get him to do that? Oh.
This, i'm good at.
This, i can do.
It's when they get older you need a new game plan.
I can't use the plan i was raised with, But i'm bo's mom, And he's got to understand what he's done wrong.
And he's got to respect me.
It's my job to teach him that.
Just have no idea how to do it.
Oh, i can't believe anything throws you.
Oh, you have no idea the trip i've been on today.
And it started with three little words.
"I love you"? Not exactly.
"Leave me alone"? No.
"Go to hell.
" Stop guessing! [ Sighs .]
So happy.
Am i in trouble? I don't know.
What do you think? Yes.
And why do you think that? Because i said, "i hate you.
" Pretty strong words.
I was mad.
But you wouldn't want someone saying that to you, would you? Mm-Hmm.
I'm sorry, mommy.
I didn't mean it.
Ohh.
I know you didn't.
You were angry.
And that's okay.
Everybody gets angry, even mommy.
But it's not okay to say, "i hate you.
" It only makes everything worse.
Do you hear me? You know what? I'm glad we could talk this out.
We should always be able to talk things out, right? Right.
[ Chuckles .]
Mommy? Are you gonna make another baby? Uh [ Toy clatters .]
Go on, play with your toy.

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