Privileged s01e11 Episode Script
All About Love, Actually
I'm going to Santa Barbara.
To go see Miles?! Oh, my God! I had this made for you.
Every yellow letter is an answer on the test.
Megan, we need to talk.
I got a job.
The shoot is in brazil.
I gotta go get my keys and catch Rose before she makes the biggest mistake of her life! Can I help you? Hi, I'm Megan Smith.
I'm Rose and Sage's tutor.
We met at the parent/teacher barbecue.
We discussed our mutual love of corn.
We're about to begin our final exam.
I know.
I know.
I know.
It's just that, um, I borrowed Rose's purse last night.
And I left my cell phone and my wallet in there.
So, I don't mean to interrupt, but can I go grab it? Thank you.
Hurry, please.
Ok.
I will just give this back to you when you get home.
Good luck.
You're still here? I I could leave if you're filled with rage and all.
Oh, I'm ragey! But not at you.
Obviously I'm happy for you.
Brazil.
Whoo! That's fun.
You want to just take a beat? I want to beat Rose with this purse.
This cheating purse.
She made a cheating purse! She put the answer key on the back? That's kind of genius.
It is, isn't it?! Yet you would think this level of genius would be applied to I don't know studying! I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
I'm fine.
Just Let's talk.
So, Brazil.
Wait.
Hold on.
Let's not use the serious talk voice yet.
Tell me all the good stuff so I can be happy for you.
I mean, this is a huge deal, right? Yeah.
It's the first time I'll be the actual photographer instead of somebody's assistant.
It's amazing.
Right? I'll be shooting this kid Gilberto Silva.
He plays for the brazilian national team.
And they tell me that if the season goes well, I could be gone for 6 months.
You know what? Probably not as bad as it sounds right now.
I mean, we could figure something out.
We could always just take a pause.
Take a what? I'm sorry, what did you say? Uh, what do you mean by "a pause?" Not that we have to.
I I just didn't know what a long distance thing would be like at this point.
No.
You're right.
I mean, it was less than 12 hours ago That we became official.
So it's probably a little premature I don't leave for 2 days.
So we don't have to decide all this right now.
Ok.
I mean I'll call you later.
Great.
I should be banned from dating.
Why? What'd you do now? It's too humiliating to tell.
So, what's up with you? I need a favor.
You remember my cousin Luis? He just graduated from high school and he wants to be a chef.
But he needs some actual experience before he applies to culinary school.
So, I was wondering if you could ask Marco if he needs an extra hand around there.
Well, sure.
No guarantees but I'll ask.
Hey, Charlie, what do you think of long distance relationships? I think they're pointless.
Well, tell me how you really feel.
I mean the whole point of being in a relationship is to be with the other person.
Fine.
I'll call you back when I have a better counter-argument.
Can't wait.
I just got off the phone with Bob the landlord.
It's done.
I'm officially out of the rat hole.
Excellent.
You need help renting a truck or anything? Uh-uh.
I was just gonna bribe a few friends with pizza and some beers.
But you know, I've been thinking about your bed.
Oh, that's my girl! Cuts right to the chase! I mean, I was thinking that now we have 2 beds.
And we do need to make room for my antique rolltop desk.
It was my grandma's.
And I don't want to piss grandma off.
So, uh, how much stuff do you have? Um, I don't know.
The bed, a couple bookcases, a dresser, 2 nightstands, a few standing lamps, plus the fridge.
Wow.
Well, yeah.
You've seen my place.
Look, we don't have to do this.
Maybe we jumped the gun here.
Look, don't stress out.
It's cool.
I'll just see what's out there.
Although it kinda sucks I only have 2 weeks.
Because if I'd known I was going to be looking No.
I didn't say you have to look.
All right, well I'm on my way to work.
We can talk more about this later or something.
Ok? Sage, you can leave.
I need to scream at your sister in private.
Ok.
Maybe we can talk this out.
I appreciate everything you've already done.
But I will handle this.
What has she already done? You can thank your sister for saving your ass today.
She clued me in on what you were about to do You told her?! I didn't.
I promise.
Sage, leave.
I'm serious.
Rose ugh! Ok.
Look, I know this looks really bad.
There is nothing to explain.
You cheated.
You lied to me, and you cheated.
So you're grounded.
Indefinitely.
I mean, we're talking the X-Games of grounding.
Without the games.
So after your little french final tomorrow, you're confined to these 4 make that 6 to 8 walls.
No phone.
No internet.
No pilates.
Consider your new status grounded to infinity.
I hate my life.
I hate my life.
You've reached Laurel Limoges.
Please leave a message.
Uh, Laurel, it's, uh, it's me, Megan.
I just had to ground Rose.
And I wanted to fill you in on everything.
I know you're probably with Miles right now.
But just give me a call when you can.
Ok? Hi.
Can I help you? It's me, Miles.
It's Laurel.
Hello Yes, Mr.
Solano, I'm so glad you so glad you called.
I'm getting ready for the trip, but I do still have a few questions.
Can you just hang on a second while I go grab my notebook? Oh, really? No, I didn't know.
I see.
Sure.
I I understand.
An old girlfriend of mine in New York was telling me about this legal situation she was in.
Heh.
And I found myself recommending your firm without even thinking.
I didn't have that firm for about 3 years.
I turned it over to my daughter Elise, who bullied me into an early retirement.
It suits you.
Oh, does it? There's that laugh.
You haven't changed.
Oh, you're sweet.
Terrible liar.
But I'll take it.
Yeah.
Well-ooh! Ohh! Heh heh.
Oh lord.
Talk about somebody who hasn't changed, you still can't make a cup of coffee can you? I'm spoiled.
Jessica would never let me into the kitchen.
And now you know why.
Oh, gosh.
She died about a year ago.
I'm so sorry.
Oh, thanks.
I was sorry to hear about Robert's passing.
I wanted to call you at the time, but I wasn't sure it was the right thing to do.
We made a few mistakes, you and I.
There were so many things that I never shared with anyone, not even you.
What didn't you tell me? The reason that I left the firm so abruptly.
It wasn't because I was angry with you.
It was because I was pregnant.
And the baby was yours.
I mean, the whole thing is such crap! They never even told me that they offered it to someone else before me.
I only got the job because he turned it down.
They completely should have told you.
Right?! And now that his schedule opened up and he's suddenly free, they were more than happy to screw me over just to get him back.
Completely sucks.
But you know what? Look on the brightside.
You were their second choice.
Out of who knows how many people, you were number 2.
I know I sound like such a jackass right now.
I just I just really wanted this thing.
It's ok.
I think things like this happen for a reason.
Like, what kind of reason? Well, I mean, you know, another job might come along that you're available for now.
One that's better.
That doesn't require a hepatitis-A shot.
And typhoid and yellow fever.
See?! That job blows.
Plus, now that you're not leaving, we don't have to have, you know, that talk about us that could have been really hard.
That's true.
Not that it would've been hard.
I mean I sort of know what I would have said, had we had to say stuff.
But luckily now we don't.
Yeah, you're right.
There are way better jobs out there.
You know, I probably shouldn't just jump at the first offer that comes to me.
Right? Right.
Hey, guys.
Oh.
Am I interrupting.
No.
Yes.
Um, I gotta make a few calls.
All right, I'll see you tomorrow.
And thanks for the talk.
It helped.
Get out! Are you guys a couple?! Uh-uh.
No.
We're not sharing.
You wanna know why? Because you are grounded from all fun things, including gossip, chit chat, delightful banter.
You are grounded from banter.
I know.
That's why I came in here to give you my stuff.
What is this? These are a few of my favorite things.
And I would have sung that but that probably falls under the delightfulness rule.
Well, your singing is delightful.
So, yes.
We'll have none of that.
You're giving me your laptop and your phone? And my new favorite Swarovski crystal headband.
Isn't she pretty? I haven't even worn her yet.
God, that one hurts the most.
Rose- No, look.
I want you to know that I'm very serious about this, ok? I did something that was really terrible.
And I want to prove to you that I'm going to be better.
Or you're trying to kiss my ass so I reduce your sentence.
What?! No! No.
No.
That's not You know what? Get out.
Before I get even more upset at you.
Well, fast, precise.
She didn't feel a thing.
I bet you're handy with the lacy delicates.
You should see me with a paring knife.
I mean, to cut food with.
Not a brawl.
I'm not a serial killer or anything Calm down, Luis.
You had me at the diced onions.
Now, there's a crate of coconuts in the downstairs pantry.
Let's see if you're all you're cracked up to be.
Do you want to go over the vocab one more time? I can quiz you in the car.
Jordana's picking me up.
Are you going to be mad at me forever? So, french finals today? Oui.
It's beginner french, Marco.
I don't need to know all that.
You might.
I remember last year, my french teacher hit us with a whole new mess of stuff we weren't prepped for.
Uh, I'm sorry.
Are you talking to me? Hi, I'm Luis.
He's new.
And now you want to touch me.
Do you understand the concept of boundaries, Louis? It's Luis.
It's irrelevant.
I'm Charlie's cousin.
You know, Megan's friend? More Megan people.
It's like we're in her own personal game of spore.
What's your name? You don't need to know my name.
I'm your boss.
Oh, you're Laurel.
Wow.
You look great for your age.
Ahh.
I'm late for school.
Nice to meet you.
I wish I could say the feeling was mutual, but I hate lying.
Ahh.
Is it really 4:00 a.
m.
? I know.
How did that happen? I don't know.
Do you hate me? No.
No, not at all.
If anything, I hate myself for not being there for you.
It's late.
I should go.
Yeah.
Why couldn't we just go to your place again? You may be with Marco cooking, but I'm not.
Because Rose is driving me crazy Trying to prove how dedicated she is to being grounded.
We could've gone to your place.
No, we can't.
Mandy's there.
And we're kinda in the middle of a thing.
Hmm.
What kinda thing? It probably started when I asked her to move in with me.
You what?! How could you guys move in together? You've only been dating for, like, a minute.
It doesn't matter anymore, because now she might not move in anyway.
Ok.
What happened? I need exact verbiage.
Ok.
She said, "Maybe we jumped the gun.
" And that if I wanted, she could still look for another place.
And what did you say when she said that? Nothing.
Oww! What?! You failed the test! When she said, "maybe we jumped the gun," you were supposed to say, "I don't think that we did.
" Wait, you just said that we did.
Well, you did.
But that ship has sailed.
You can't just put the offer out there and take it back.
What is wrong with men? I'll give you an example.
When will found out that he wasn't going to Brazil, I told him, we didn't need to have the conversation about us.
But clearly I wanted to have the conversation, which was obvious by my tone.
Clearly obvious.
And when Mandy said, "maybe we jumped the gun," she was obviously just looking for a little reassurance that you guys were doing the right thing.
But what if we're not? I don't know.
But if you like her, you should talk to her.
Fair enough.
Now, let me give you some advice.
Like I need any, but go ahead.
Will just lost a job, right? Probably the first real rejection the guy's ever had.
So instead of focusing on the imaginary test you thought you gave him, why not try being the great girlfriend he needs right now? It's a little on the simple side, but not bad.
Oh, good.
You're here.
I've got some bags in the car that need fetching.
Hello? Bags are waiting.
Now, Sage, you know there's a whole separate fetching staff.
I'll go get the rest of the onions.
Those are pretty earrings.
You know, you could probably feed a tiny nation with what they cost.
But they look nice on you.
Ugh! Fire him immediately! I know you're bored and fighting seasonal depression.
But you can't just fire Willy Nilly.
Yeah.
But he's making me feel bad about tiny nations.
And it's not my fault Bup-Bup.
Go find someone else to torture, Abu Sage.
That boy works in my department.
And unless you find a problem with his bearnaise or his beurre noir, that boy's not going anywhere.
You have to talk to me eventually.
You might need my bone marrow some day.
This way.
Keep 'em closed.
Ok.
Ok.
Laurel: just put these in my upstairs office.
Laurel, hi.
Megan.
William.
Hi, Laurel.
This probably looks odd.
I'm too tired to notice.
Goodnight.
Wait.
Wait.
How was your trip? It was very nice.
Thank you.
Really? Um, I'm starting to feel really awkward here.
Just so you know.
We'll talk tomorrow.
Have a good night you two.
Ok.
Keep it going.
Keep 'em closed.
Keep 'em closed.
And open! What is all this? Will Davis, welcome to your very own wallow hollow.
Just listen, ok? When I lived in New York, I sent out a ton of resumes and short stories the whole deal.
And as a result, I received a lot of rejection letters.
So, to get over that rejection, I made up a little ritual for myself.
It started with a hot pastrami sandwich from the carnegie deli.
And then I would go over to Rockefeller Center well, the holidays were the best time to get rejected, because the ice rink would be up and the vendors would sell hot chestnuts.
And of course, the Christmas tree all lit up and beautiful.
After about an hour or so, I didn't even feel the rejection at all.
Or you were just too numb to feel anything.
Because Christmas in New York is wicked cold.
It takes a while to get over your first rejection.
But it does go away.
And I think it's important to wallow in the misery.
Ahh.
Wallow hollow.
I didn't think you were much of a pastrami guy.
So I got you a sushi boat.
And I hunted down your favorite japanese beer.
And I thought a night of monty python movies could cure anyone of a bad mood.
You are amazing.
I'm sorry I've been such a grouch.
This thing just really threw me.
Of course it did.
I spent all last week thinking about it.
And i guess I just didn't realize how excited I got.
But now Wait.
Um, "all last week"? I thought you just got the job yesterday morning.
Well, the official offer came yesterday.
But they basically told me it was a done deal la week, when I met with Solano.
I'm confused.
Look, it doesn't matter.
Right? I have an awesome girlfriend, a boatload of sushi, and monty python.
I got nothing to complain about.
What are you doing? Nothing.
Go back to sleep.
What's going on, Rose? I'm just leaving you a little surprise.
Are those my jeans? Oh, my god.
I know, I bedazzled them for you.
You be-what-ed them? Sage and I used to do all of our james perse t-Shirts, you know, to jazz 'em up a little.
And you always say how much you love our clothes.
On you.
Because you're 16, and you can wear rhinestone jeans and crystal headbands.
Come on, it's not like you're 30.
You're still young and vibrant.
You could add a ton more sparkle to your wardrobe, especially for date nights like tonight.
What are you talking about? I don't have a date tonight.
You do now.
See, Jordana and I made a reservation at Maged, like, 2 months ago.
And because I'm grounded, I can't go.
So I called them up.
Put the name under will, so you guys can go instead.
Ahh.
No.
Do you hate moroccan food? Because couscous is pretty awesome.
No.
I don't hate couscous, Rose.
I can't go out with Will tonight or any other night ever again.
Maybe.
I don't know.
I haven't decided yet.
Oh, no.
What happened? Nothing.
Nothing that I can talk to you about.
Maybe I can help.
And helping is the same as doing a good deed.
And doing good deeds is a part of what being grounded is all about.
Like community service for prisoners.
Ok.
Is there a guy that you like at school right now? Zachary Todd.
He wears a choker.
It's hot.
Ok.
Well, let's just say hypothetically that Zachary wanted to be your boyfriend.
He even went out of his way to tell you that he wanted to be your boyfriend.
And of course you were psyched because you liked hypothetical Zach a lot.
Oh, who wouldn't? He's really hot.
Right.
But then you find out when hypothetical Zach asked you to be his girlfriend, He already knew he was going to boarding school in Brazil for the next 6 months.
Was he planning on doing the whole long distance thing? He was not.
So, it was a bogus ask.
Uh-huh.
Completely.
Eww.
I hate hypothetical Zach.
Me, too.
Which is why you can see how I can't possibly have couscous with him.
Now, thank you for my bedazzley jeans.
And please go resume your prison sentence outside of my bedroom.
Morning, Louie.
It's Luis.
Regardless.
I need you to make me a cassoulet.
Really? I would think someone of your stature wouldn't want to eat a peasant's dish.
Huh.
And I wouldn't think the kitchen staff would question a food request.
Well, I wish I could help.
But Marco and I are busy with Laurel's dinner for the shareholders.
Listen, apron.
Let me run this down for you.
Your job here may not require you to fetch my bags.
But you damn well have to make my food.
When a member of the limoges family, such as myself, requests a dish, it is up to you to figure out how to meet that request.
Unless, you want me to tell my grandmother that someone on our staff has no idea how to multitask.
and then of course Marco will get in trouble for hiring you, and that will probably bring down your little pal Megan.
As you wish, madame.
But a proper cassoulet takes 2 days to prepare.
Super.
Lunch tomorrow then.
And don't be late.
I get really mean when my blood sugar's low.
What's you axcuse for the rest of the time? I heard that.
I said it loud.
Or if you have any laundry to do, I I'm an excellent folder.
Nor do I handle the laundering here at the estate.
Your job is pretty cakey, isn't it? Can i get it? Knock yourself out.
Can I help you? I'm here to see Laurel.
Miles! For you.
Well, thank you.
Did someone say Rose, uh, this is my friend Miles, a business associate of mine.
This is my granddaughter Rose.
Nice to meet you.
It's nice to meet you, Rose.
Holy And this is Megan.
Megan, can you join me in my study? I have some paperwork for you to sign.
And Rose, why don't you ask arlene to put these in some water? Oh, I'll do it.
What is he doing here? He came to bring you flowers.
It's so sweet.
Oh, and he's so cute.
He is, isn't he? Uh-huh.
Oh, God, this is crazy.
I haven't told the girls yet.
And I certainly can't tell them like this.
Your conference call is waiting.
For heaven sakes, Geraldine, learn to knock.
I've been saying that.
I'm sorry.
Your conference call is on line one.
Tell them to hold.
And you get rose upstairs.
Done.
And the pool is right down here.
Oh, we also have an indoor pool.
But that's more for special occasions, like those 3 days of winter that we get.
Rose, what are you doing? You're supposed to be cleaning your room.
I am.
Let's go.
Chop chop.
Miles, join me.
I'm so sorry about that.
I didn't know what to say.
It's my fault.
I should have called.
I wasn't thinking.
I just thought it'd be romantic.
It is.
I love that you're here.
It's just the girls don't know yet.
Of course.
Of course.
And Paris is waiting on the phone.
I'm gonna have geraldine set you up in a room at the breakers.
She doesn't have to.
I've already booked a hotel.
Don't be silly.
I want to.
And I'll come as soon as i can.
Mmm.
Hey, where you going? Uh, I was gonna go grab a beer with Ali.
I wasn't sure what time your shift ended.
Can we talk? I know you're mad.
I'm not mad.
Yes, you are.
You're mad because I failed the test.
The girl test.
You wanted me to say that you should move in when you told me not to stress out.
Uh, no.
I wanted you to stop stressing out when I asked you not to stress out.
What are you talking about? Well, I'm not sure.
Megan said You talked to Megan about us?! Is this a test? Why are you talking to Megan about us when you don't even talk to me about us? What the hell's that about?! I didn't know that we had a problem until Megan told me we did.
I mean the only problem we have is that you seem to think that every girl in the world is like your best friend.
But no offense, your best friend is nuts.
Well, that's a little Not the time.
Understood.
She does not speak for all women.
And she definitely does not speak for me.
And the fact that you don't get that about me makes me even more relieved that I found an apartment today.
Wait.
What? In Coconut Grove.
It's less than what I was paying at my old place.
And almost an hour away.
Uh, look, I can't do this right now, ok? I'm late to meet Ali.
It's not so bad.
We could always try the long distance thing.
Hi.
Is everything all right? Is there something wrong with the room? Nah.
Room's great.
I've been enjoying it all day.
You've been waiting.
I should have called earlier.
It's after 9:00, and I fell like an idiot.
I am so sorry.
The day just got away from me.
My meetings went longer than I thought.
It's my fault.
I shouldn't have come.
No.
No.
No.
I'm glad you came.
It's just It's just that you don't have time.
Well, I could have made time if I knew you were coming.
And considering the situation with the girls, it probably wasn't the best idea to show at my doorstep unannounced like that.
You showed up on my doorstep.
Well, that was different.
How is that different? Because as much as I enjoy romantic sweeping gestures, my granddaughters come first.
And your conference calls, and your servants.
How many of those do you have anyway? Are you upset because you've been waiting all day or because I have a staff? Because I won't apologize for the latter.
It's late, and I'm really not in the mood for dinner anymore.
Fine.
Neither am I.
There you are.
Been calling you all day.
Uh-oh.
You look upset.
Did something happen? Kinda.
Yeah.
What's bringing you down? You.
My boyfriend.
The boyfriend who had every opportunity to just be my friend and not get all committed.
Then you had to go and be Mr.
Romantic and make everything all boyfriend-girlfriendy all the while knowing in the back of your head that you were never going to have to be my boyfriend because you were leaving for Brazil.
Oh.
"Oh"? That's all you got? I mean, I see why you're upset.
But that's not what happened.
You didn't ask me to be your girlfriend after you thought you were leaving the country? Yeah.
That happened.
But not the way you're making it out.
I wanted to be with you.
Right.
And I wanted that job.
One thing had nothing to do with the other.
I just knew that I wanted both.
Look.
I'm sorry.
This is all new to me.
Right? I've never had to think about this stuff before.
I've never had to incorporate another person into my decisions.
And it's hard.
Shouldn't be that hard.
What do you mean? I want someone who knows how to do this.
Someone who knows what it means to be a boyfriend without me having to tell him every 2 minutes.
I just don't think you're ready for all of this, Will.
I just don't.
Oh no.
Are those my grades? Yep.
I thought we could open them together.
Were you sure this one's mine? 3 Bs, 2 Cs, and an A in french no less.
Rose, this is amazing! It's like a Christmas miracle.
I know! Now, I really don't understand.
It's bad enough that you tried to cheat, but you didn't even have to.
What were you thinking? I was just thinking about you, I guess.
What do you mean? It sounds stupid now.
But that's how it all started.
I mean, I knew that I let you down with my english final.
And I didn't want you to feel like you'd been wasting your time.
You know I would have been way less mad if you'd just gotten a bad grade.
I mean, lying and cheating is way worse than getting a D.
I know.
Sage said the same thing.
See.
You've reduced me to siding with Sage.
Speaking of which, when are you gonna stop torturing her? All right, I'll make a deal with you.
Next semester, I will ease up on the pressure and the study hours, if you tell me when your head's about to explode.
Deal.
Ok.
And because I feel a little responsible for all this, I'm gonna take 2 days off of your grounding if you promise to never bedazzle anything of mine every again.
Housekeeping let me in.
And it is your corporate suite.
That, too.
But why stir the pot.
I wanted to call you, but I don't have your number.
And you're not listed.
I'm sorry about last night.
I never should have left like that.
I'm sorry, too.
I didn't mean those things I said.
I know my life is complicated.
I'm willing to make sacrifices.
But you have to meet me halfway.
I can't just give up everything I've worked for.
I'm not ready to do that.
You shouldn't have to.
Good.
So let's make this work.
Next week I'm in Paris.
But the week after, I'm here for 3 days before I go to New York.
Laurel.
And the one after that's a little bit difficult because we're launching this new skin line.
Laurel, stop.
Listen to me.
You're right.
Your life is more complicated than mine.
And you should be very proud of your accomplishments.
I am.
I think you're amazing.
But not amazing enough to try and make this work.
There's nothing to try.
I lead a small, quiet life in California.
I'm at a point where I want someone at my side at my pace.
And you just can't do that right now.
And I've never been very good at waiting.
You know that.
We've never had very good timing, have we? Maybe not.
But I'm glad that you found me again.
Because I've always thought that we deserved a better ending.
Hmm.
Wow.
What's that smell? 4 hours of prep work.
6 hours marinating.
5 hours of slow cooked lamb, rabbit, and sausagey goodness.
Did you say rabbit? Classic cassoulet.
That's what you wanted, right? Yeah.
But I didn't know that meant you'd be cooking thumper for dinner.
What? Sorry, honey.
I don't do bunny.
Then why did you ask me for it? I thought it was like a casserole.
Noodles are my fav.
Any chance you can make me one of those? Hmm.
That's what I'm talking about.
Hey! Got your report card in the mail today.
You did great.
How did Rose do? You should ask her.
In case you haven't noticed, she hates me right now.
Which sucks because that girl can hold a grudge forever.
Now I doubt she will this time.
She knows you were looking out for her.
Doesn't matter.
Rose never lets anything go, which is why you have to learn how to keep secrets better around her.
I can't imagine you keeping a secret from Rose for very long.
See, that's where you're wrong.
There are some things I'll never tell her.
Sorry.
The stupid pipe in my bathroom is still busted.
And I don't know where else to shower.
Move in with me.
Charlie we jumped the gun.
We made a huge mistake without even thinking about it first.
That was dumb.
But I say we just figure it out.
Because I like you, Mandy, a lot.
A lot, huh? You're smart.
You surf.
You look great in my towel.
And you call me on my crap.
Well, that's sweet, but I'm not sure it's enough to sign a lease.
Ok.
Then how about the thought of never seeing you again freaks me out way more than the possibility that I'd be seeing you too much.
So move in with me.
Ok.
Mmm.
You were right.
I screwed up.
I would love to not be in these jeans right now.
Just listen.
Because I thought about this and I just have to get it all out while it still makes sense.
I did ask you to be my girlfriend when i thought that I was leaving because in the back of my mind, I probably knew that if I didn't, you'd never know how into you I was.
And I would have been gone.
And you would have met somebody else.
And I just didn't want to lose you.
Ok.
But then when I knew for sure that I was going, I completely freaked out about what it would really mean to be in a long distance relationship.
Because I've never even been in close distance relationship before.
And I still want to screw things up before we even got it started.
Uh-huh.
But now I screwed it up anyway.
And the worst part is that now i'm even more keenly aware of what an incrediblegirlfriend you are.
And the bottom line, Megan, is I want a second chance.
Well, it would be a third chance.
Balcony was your second chance kinda.
Right.
Well, I want a third chance.
Look, I appreciate the thought and the rapid fire pace.
But, you know, kinda over apologies.
I mean, words are nice but actions speak louder.
I agree.
Come with me.
Close your eyes.
I smell fried meat.
Wait a minute.
I know that smell.
Flown in from the carnegie deli.
This is my man Frank.
And also wait for it.
Oh, my God! How did you Well, I know some people.
Look, I've never done this before, so you're gonna have to help me out.
But I do know that part of being a good boyfriend is listening.
And big presents never hurt either.
Well, you're a quick learner.
I'll give you that.
Ok, so Jordana and Breck and Jordana passed out on the bathroom floor.
And her dad had to carry her It was so funny.
And I'm just kinda upset that they didn't really ask us to go.
You know? Like, we're her best friends.
What is that about? Do you ever watch U.
F.
C.
? What? Ultimate fighting.
Oh, my God.
I'm exhausted.
To go see Miles?! Oh, my God! I had this made for you.
Every yellow letter is an answer on the test.
Megan, we need to talk.
I got a job.
The shoot is in brazil.
I gotta go get my keys and catch Rose before she makes the biggest mistake of her life! Can I help you? Hi, I'm Megan Smith.
I'm Rose and Sage's tutor.
We met at the parent/teacher barbecue.
We discussed our mutual love of corn.
We're about to begin our final exam.
I know.
I know.
I know.
It's just that, um, I borrowed Rose's purse last night.
And I left my cell phone and my wallet in there.
So, I don't mean to interrupt, but can I go grab it? Thank you.
Hurry, please.
Ok.
I will just give this back to you when you get home.
Good luck.
You're still here? I I could leave if you're filled with rage and all.
Oh, I'm ragey! But not at you.
Obviously I'm happy for you.
Brazil.
Whoo! That's fun.
You want to just take a beat? I want to beat Rose with this purse.
This cheating purse.
She made a cheating purse! She put the answer key on the back? That's kind of genius.
It is, isn't it?! Yet you would think this level of genius would be applied to I don't know studying! I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
I'm fine.
Just Let's talk.
So, Brazil.
Wait.
Hold on.
Let's not use the serious talk voice yet.
Tell me all the good stuff so I can be happy for you.
I mean, this is a huge deal, right? Yeah.
It's the first time I'll be the actual photographer instead of somebody's assistant.
It's amazing.
Right? I'll be shooting this kid Gilberto Silva.
He plays for the brazilian national team.
And they tell me that if the season goes well, I could be gone for 6 months.
You know what? Probably not as bad as it sounds right now.
I mean, we could figure something out.
We could always just take a pause.
Take a what? I'm sorry, what did you say? Uh, what do you mean by "a pause?" Not that we have to.
I I just didn't know what a long distance thing would be like at this point.
No.
You're right.
I mean, it was less than 12 hours ago That we became official.
So it's probably a little premature I don't leave for 2 days.
So we don't have to decide all this right now.
Ok.
I mean I'll call you later.
Great.
I should be banned from dating.
Why? What'd you do now? It's too humiliating to tell.
So, what's up with you? I need a favor.
You remember my cousin Luis? He just graduated from high school and he wants to be a chef.
But he needs some actual experience before he applies to culinary school.
So, I was wondering if you could ask Marco if he needs an extra hand around there.
Well, sure.
No guarantees but I'll ask.
Hey, Charlie, what do you think of long distance relationships? I think they're pointless.
Well, tell me how you really feel.
I mean the whole point of being in a relationship is to be with the other person.
Fine.
I'll call you back when I have a better counter-argument.
Can't wait.
I just got off the phone with Bob the landlord.
It's done.
I'm officially out of the rat hole.
Excellent.
You need help renting a truck or anything? Uh-uh.
I was just gonna bribe a few friends with pizza and some beers.
But you know, I've been thinking about your bed.
Oh, that's my girl! Cuts right to the chase! I mean, I was thinking that now we have 2 beds.
And we do need to make room for my antique rolltop desk.
It was my grandma's.
And I don't want to piss grandma off.
So, uh, how much stuff do you have? Um, I don't know.
The bed, a couple bookcases, a dresser, 2 nightstands, a few standing lamps, plus the fridge.
Wow.
Well, yeah.
You've seen my place.
Look, we don't have to do this.
Maybe we jumped the gun here.
Look, don't stress out.
It's cool.
I'll just see what's out there.
Although it kinda sucks I only have 2 weeks.
Because if I'd known I was going to be looking No.
I didn't say you have to look.
All right, well I'm on my way to work.
We can talk more about this later or something.
Ok? Sage, you can leave.
I need to scream at your sister in private.
Ok.
Maybe we can talk this out.
I appreciate everything you've already done.
But I will handle this.
What has she already done? You can thank your sister for saving your ass today.
She clued me in on what you were about to do You told her?! I didn't.
I promise.
Sage, leave.
I'm serious.
Rose ugh! Ok.
Look, I know this looks really bad.
There is nothing to explain.
You cheated.
You lied to me, and you cheated.
So you're grounded.
Indefinitely.
I mean, we're talking the X-Games of grounding.
Without the games.
So after your little french final tomorrow, you're confined to these 4 make that 6 to 8 walls.
No phone.
No internet.
No pilates.
Consider your new status grounded to infinity.
I hate my life.
I hate my life.
You've reached Laurel Limoges.
Please leave a message.
Uh, Laurel, it's, uh, it's me, Megan.
I just had to ground Rose.
And I wanted to fill you in on everything.
I know you're probably with Miles right now.
But just give me a call when you can.
Ok? Hi.
Can I help you? It's me, Miles.
It's Laurel.
Hello Yes, Mr.
Solano, I'm so glad you so glad you called.
I'm getting ready for the trip, but I do still have a few questions.
Can you just hang on a second while I go grab my notebook? Oh, really? No, I didn't know.
I see.
Sure.
I I understand.
An old girlfriend of mine in New York was telling me about this legal situation she was in.
Heh.
And I found myself recommending your firm without even thinking.
I didn't have that firm for about 3 years.
I turned it over to my daughter Elise, who bullied me into an early retirement.
It suits you.
Oh, does it? There's that laugh.
You haven't changed.
Oh, you're sweet.
Terrible liar.
But I'll take it.
Yeah.
Well-ooh! Ohh! Heh heh.
Oh lord.
Talk about somebody who hasn't changed, you still can't make a cup of coffee can you? I'm spoiled.
Jessica would never let me into the kitchen.
And now you know why.
Oh, gosh.
She died about a year ago.
I'm so sorry.
Oh, thanks.
I was sorry to hear about Robert's passing.
I wanted to call you at the time, but I wasn't sure it was the right thing to do.
We made a few mistakes, you and I.
There were so many things that I never shared with anyone, not even you.
What didn't you tell me? The reason that I left the firm so abruptly.
It wasn't because I was angry with you.
It was because I was pregnant.
And the baby was yours.
I mean, the whole thing is such crap! They never even told me that they offered it to someone else before me.
I only got the job because he turned it down.
They completely should have told you.
Right?! And now that his schedule opened up and he's suddenly free, they were more than happy to screw me over just to get him back.
Completely sucks.
But you know what? Look on the brightside.
You were their second choice.
Out of who knows how many people, you were number 2.
I know I sound like such a jackass right now.
I just I just really wanted this thing.
It's ok.
I think things like this happen for a reason.
Like, what kind of reason? Well, I mean, you know, another job might come along that you're available for now.
One that's better.
That doesn't require a hepatitis-A shot.
And typhoid and yellow fever.
See?! That job blows.
Plus, now that you're not leaving, we don't have to have, you know, that talk about us that could have been really hard.
That's true.
Not that it would've been hard.
I mean I sort of know what I would have said, had we had to say stuff.
But luckily now we don't.
Yeah, you're right.
There are way better jobs out there.
You know, I probably shouldn't just jump at the first offer that comes to me.
Right? Right.
Hey, guys.
Oh.
Am I interrupting.
No.
Yes.
Um, I gotta make a few calls.
All right, I'll see you tomorrow.
And thanks for the talk.
It helped.
Get out! Are you guys a couple?! Uh-uh.
No.
We're not sharing.
You wanna know why? Because you are grounded from all fun things, including gossip, chit chat, delightful banter.
You are grounded from banter.
I know.
That's why I came in here to give you my stuff.
What is this? These are a few of my favorite things.
And I would have sung that but that probably falls under the delightfulness rule.
Well, your singing is delightful.
So, yes.
We'll have none of that.
You're giving me your laptop and your phone? And my new favorite Swarovski crystal headband.
Isn't she pretty? I haven't even worn her yet.
God, that one hurts the most.
Rose- No, look.
I want you to know that I'm very serious about this, ok? I did something that was really terrible.
And I want to prove to you that I'm going to be better.
Or you're trying to kiss my ass so I reduce your sentence.
What?! No! No.
No.
That's not You know what? Get out.
Before I get even more upset at you.
Well, fast, precise.
She didn't feel a thing.
I bet you're handy with the lacy delicates.
You should see me with a paring knife.
I mean, to cut food with.
Not a brawl.
I'm not a serial killer or anything Calm down, Luis.
You had me at the diced onions.
Now, there's a crate of coconuts in the downstairs pantry.
Let's see if you're all you're cracked up to be.
Do you want to go over the vocab one more time? I can quiz you in the car.
Jordana's picking me up.
Are you going to be mad at me forever? So, french finals today? Oui.
It's beginner french, Marco.
I don't need to know all that.
You might.
I remember last year, my french teacher hit us with a whole new mess of stuff we weren't prepped for.
Uh, I'm sorry.
Are you talking to me? Hi, I'm Luis.
He's new.
And now you want to touch me.
Do you understand the concept of boundaries, Louis? It's Luis.
It's irrelevant.
I'm Charlie's cousin.
You know, Megan's friend? More Megan people.
It's like we're in her own personal game of spore.
What's your name? You don't need to know my name.
I'm your boss.
Oh, you're Laurel.
Wow.
You look great for your age.
Ahh.
I'm late for school.
Nice to meet you.
I wish I could say the feeling was mutual, but I hate lying.
Ahh.
Is it really 4:00 a.
m.
? I know.
How did that happen? I don't know.
Do you hate me? No.
No, not at all.
If anything, I hate myself for not being there for you.
It's late.
I should go.
Yeah.
Why couldn't we just go to your place again? You may be with Marco cooking, but I'm not.
Because Rose is driving me crazy Trying to prove how dedicated she is to being grounded.
We could've gone to your place.
No, we can't.
Mandy's there.
And we're kinda in the middle of a thing.
Hmm.
What kinda thing? It probably started when I asked her to move in with me.
You what?! How could you guys move in together? You've only been dating for, like, a minute.
It doesn't matter anymore, because now she might not move in anyway.
Ok.
What happened? I need exact verbiage.
Ok.
She said, "Maybe we jumped the gun.
" And that if I wanted, she could still look for another place.
And what did you say when she said that? Nothing.
Oww! What?! You failed the test! When she said, "maybe we jumped the gun," you were supposed to say, "I don't think that we did.
" Wait, you just said that we did.
Well, you did.
But that ship has sailed.
You can't just put the offer out there and take it back.
What is wrong with men? I'll give you an example.
When will found out that he wasn't going to Brazil, I told him, we didn't need to have the conversation about us.
But clearly I wanted to have the conversation, which was obvious by my tone.
Clearly obvious.
And when Mandy said, "maybe we jumped the gun," she was obviously just looking for a little reassurance that you guys were doing the right thing.
But what if we're not? I don't know.
But if you like her, you should talk to her.
Fair enough.
Now, let me give you some advice.
Like I need any, but go ahead.
Will just lost a job, right? Probably the first real rejection the guy's ever had.
So instead of focusing on the imaginary test you thought you gave him, why not try being the great girlfriend he needs right now? It's a little on the simple side, but not bad.
Oh, good.
You're here.
I've got some bags in the car that need fetching.
Hello? Bags are waiting.
Now, Sage, you know there's a whole separate fetching staff.
I'll go get the rest of the onions.
Those are pretty earrings.
You know, you could probably feed a tiny nation with what they cost.
But they look nice on you.
Ugh! Fire him immediately! I know you're bored and fighting seasonal depression.
But you can't just fire Willy Nilly.
Yeah.
But he's making me feel bad about tiny nations.
And it's not my fault Bup-Bup.
Go find someone else to torture, Abu Sage.
That boy works in my department.
And unless you find a problem with his bearnaise or his beurre noir, that boy's not going anywhere.
You have to talk to me eventually.
You might need my bone marrow some day.
This way.
Keep 'em closed.
Ok.
Ok.
Laurel: just put these in my upstairs office.
Laurel, hi.
Megan.
William.
Hi, Laurel.
This probably looks odd.
I'm too tired to notice.
Goodnight.
Wait.
Wait.
How was your trip? It was very nice.
Thank you.
Really? Um, I'm starting to feel really awkward here.
Just so you know.
We'll talk tomorrow.
Have a good night you two.
Ok.
Keep it going.
Keep 'em closed.
Keep 'em closed.
And open! What is all this? Will Davis, welcome to your very own wallow hollow.
Just listen, ok? When I lived in New York, I sent out a ton of resumes and short stories the whole deal.
And as a result, I received a lot of rejection letters.
So, to get over that rejection, I made up a little ritual for myself.
It started with a hot pastrami sandwich from the carnegie deli.
And then I would go over to Rockefeller Center well, the holidays were the best time to get rejected, because the ice rink would be up and the vendors would sell hot chestnuts.
And of course, the Christmas tree all lit up and beautiful.
After about an hour or so, I didn't even feel the rejection at all.
Or you were just too numb to feel anything.
Because Christmas in New York is wicked cold.
It takes a while to get over your first rejection.
But it does go away.
And I think it's important to wallow in the misery.
Ahh.
Wallow hollow.
I didn't think you were much of a pastrami guy.
So I got you a sushi boat.
And I hunted down your favorite japanese beer.
And I thought a night of monty python movies could cure anyone of a bad mood.
You are amazing.
I'm sorry I've been such a grouch.
This thing just really threw me.
Of course it did.
I spent all last week thinking about it.
And i guess I just didn't realize how excited I got.
But now Wait.
Um, "all last week"? I thought you just got the job yesterday morning.
Well, the official offer came yesterday.
But they basically told me it was a done deal la week, when I met with Solano.
I'm confused.
Look, it doesn't matter.
Right? I have an awesome girlfriend, a boatload of sushi, and monty python.
I got nothing to complain about.
What are you doing? Nothing.
Go back to sleep.
What's going on, Rose? I'm just leaving you a little surprise.
Are those my jeans? Oh, my god.
I know, I bedazzled them for you.
You be-what-ed them? Sage and I used to do all of our james perse t-Shirts, you know, to jazz 'em up a little.
And you always say how much you love our clothes.
On you.
Because you're 16, and you can wear rhinestone jeans and crystal headbands.
Come on, it's not like you're 30.
You're still young and vibrant.
You could add a ton more sparkle to your wardrobe, especially for date nights like tonight.
What are you talking about? I don't have a date tonight.
You do now.
See, Jordana and I made a reservation at Maged, like, 2 months ago.
And because I'm grounded, I can't go.
So I called them up.
Put the name under will, so you guys can go instead.
Ahh.
No.
Do you hate moroccan food? Because couscous is pretty awesome.
No.
I don't hate couscous, Rose.
I can't go out with Will tonight or any other night ever again.
Maybe.
I don't know.
I haven't decided yet.
Oh, no.
What happened? Nothing.
Nothing that I can talk to you about.
Maybe I can help.
And helping is the same as doing a good deed.
And doing good deeds is a part of what being grounded is all about.
Like community service for prisoners.
Ok.
Is there a guy that you like at school right now? Zachary Todd.
He wears a choker.
It's hot.
Ok.
Well, let's just say hypothetically that Zachary wanted to be your boyfriend.
He even went out of his way to tell you that he wanted to be your boyfriend.
And of course you were psyched because you liked hypothetical Zach a lot.
Oh, who wouldn't? He's really hot.
Right.
But then you find out when hypothetical Zach asked you to be his girlfriend, He already knew he was going to boarding school in Brazil for the next 6 months.
Was he planning on doing the whole long distance thing? He was not.
So, it was a bogus ask.
Uh-huh.
Completely.
Eww.
I hate hypothetical Zach.
Me, too.
Which is why you can see how I can't possibly have couscous with him.
Now, thank you for my bedazzley jeans.
And please go resume your prison sentence outside of my bedroom.
Morning, Louie.
It's Luis.
Regardless.
I need you to make me a cassoulet.
Really? I would think someone of your stature wouldn't want to eat a peasant's dish.
Huh.
And I wouldn't think the kitchen staff would question a food request.
Well, I wish I could help.
But Marco and I are busy with Laurel's dinner for the shareholders.
Listen, apron.
Let me run this down for you.
Your job here may not require you to fetch my bags.
But you damn well have to make my food.
When a member of the limoges family, such as myself, requests a dish, it is up to you to figure out how to meet that request.
Unless, you want me to tell my grandmother that someone on our staff has no idea how to multitask.
and then of course Marco will get in trouble for hiring you, and that will probably bring down your little pal Megan.
As you wish, madame.
But a proper cassoulet takes 2 days to prepare.
Super.
Lunch tomorrow then.
And don't be late.
I get really mean when my blood sugar's low.
What's you axcuse for the rest of the time? I heard that.
I said it loud.
Or if you have any laundry to do, I I'm an excellent folder.
Nor do I handle the laundering here at the estate.
Your job is pretty cakey, isn't it? Can i get it? Knock yourself out.
Can I help you? I'm here to see Laurel.
Miles! For you.
Well, thank you.
Did someone say Rose, uh, this is my friend Miles, a business associate of mine.
This is my granddaughter Rose.
Nice to meet you.
It's nice to meet you, Rose.
Holy And this is Megan.
Megan, can you join me in my study? I have some paperwork for you to sign.
And Rose, why don't you ask arlene to put these in some water? Oh, I'll do it.
What is he doing here? He came to bring you flowers.
It's so sweet.
Oh, and he's so cute.
He is, isn't he? Uh-huh.
Oh, God, this is crazy.
I haven't told the girls yet.
And I certainly can't tell them like this.
Your conference call is waiting.
For heaven sakes, Geraldine, learn to knock.
I've been saying that.
I'm sorry.
Your conference call is on line one.
Tell them to hold.
And you get rose upstairs.
Done.
And the pool is right down here.
Oh, we also have an indoor pool.
But that's more for special occasions, like those 3 days of winter that we get.
Rose, what are you doing? You're supposed to be cleaning your room.
I am.
Let's go.
Chop chop.
Miles, join me.
I'm so sorry about that.
I didn't know what to say.
It's my fault.
I should have called.
I wasn't thinking.
I just thought it'd be romantic.
It is.
I love that you're here.
It's just the girls don't know yet.
Of course.
Of course.
And Paris is waiting on the phone.
I'm gonna have geraldine set you up in a room at the breakers.
She doesn't have to.
I've already booked a hotel.
Don't be silly.
I want to.
And I'll come as soon as i can.
Mmm.
Hey, where you going? Uh, I was gonna go grab a beer with Ali.
I wasn't sure what time your shift ended.
Can we talk? I know you're mad.
I'm not mad.
Yes, you are.
You're mad because I failed the test.
The girl test.
You wanted me to say that you should move in when you told me not to stress out.
Uh, no.
I wanted you to stop stressing out when I asked you not to stress out.
What are you talking about? Well, I'm not sure.
Megan said You talked to Megan about us?! Is this a test? Why are you talking to Megan about us when you don't even talk to me about us? What the hell's that about?! I didn't know that we had a problem until Megan told me we did.
I mean the only problem we have is that you seem to think that every girl in the world is like your best friend.
But no offense, your best friend is nuts.
Well, that's a little Not the time.
Understood.
She does not speak for all women.
And she definitely does not speak for me.
And the fact that you don't get that about me makes me even more relieved that I found an apartment today.
Wait.
What? In Coconut Grove.
It's less than what I was paying at my old place.
And almost an hour away.
Uh, look, I can't do this right now, ok? I'm late to meet Ali.
It's not so bad.
We could always try the long distance thing.
Hi.
Is everything all right? Is there something wrong with the room? Nah.
Room's great.
I've been enjoying it all day.
You've been waiting.
I should have called earlier.
It's after 9:00, and I fell like an idiot.
I am so sorry.
The day just got away from me.
My meetings went longer than I thought.
It's my fault.
I shouldn't have come.
No.
No.
No.
I'm glad you came.
It's just It's just that you don't have time.
Well, I could have made time if I knew you were coming.
And considering the situation with the girls, it probably wasn't the best idea to show at my doorstep unannounced like that.
You showed up on my doorstep.
Well, that was different.
How is that different? Because as much as I enjoy romantic sweeping gestures, my granddaughters come first.
And your conference calls, and your servants.
How many of those do you have anyway? Are you upset because you've been waiting all day or because I have a staff? Because I won't apologize for the latter.
It's late, and I'm really not in the mood for dinner anymore.
Fine.
Neither am I.
There you are.
Been calling you all day.
Uh-oh.
You look upset.
Did something happen? Kinda.
Yeah.
What's bringing you down? You.
My boyfriend.
The boyfriend who had every opportunity to just be my friend and not get all committed.
Then you had to go and be Mr.
Romantic and make everything all boyfriend-girlfriendy all the while knowing in the back of your head that you were never going to have to be my boyfriend because you were leaving for Brazil.
Oh.
"Oh"? That's all you got? I mean, I see why you're upset.
But that's not what happened.
You didn't ask me to be your girlfriend after you thought you were leaving the country? Yeah.
That happened.
But not the way you're making it out.
I wanted to be with you.
Right.
And I wanted that job.
One thing had nothing to do with the other.
I just knew that I wanted both.
Look.
I'm sorry.
This is all new to me.
Right? I've never had to think about this stuff before.
I've never had to incorporate another person into my decisions.
And it's hard.
Shouldn't be that hard.
What do you mean? I want someone who knows how to do this.
Someone who knows what it means to be a boyfriend without me having to tell him every 2 minutes.
I just don't think you're ready for all of this, Will.
I just don't.
Oh no.
Are those my grades? Yep.
I thought we could open them together.
Were you sure this one's mine? 3 Bs, 2 Cs, and an A in french no less.
Rose, this is amazing! It's like a Christmas miracle.
I know! Now, I really don't understand.
It's bad enough that you tried to cheat, but you didn't even have to.
What were you thinking? I was just thinking about you, I guess.
What do you mean? It sounds stupid now.
But that's how it all started.
I mean, I knew that I let you down with my english final.
And I didn't want you to feel like you'd been wasting your time.
You know I would have been way less mad if you'd just gotten a bad grade.
I mean, lying and cheating is way worse than getting a D.
I know.
Sage said the same thing.
See.
You've reduced me to siding with Sage.
Speaking of which, when are you gonna stop torturing her? All right, I'll make a deal with you.
Next semester, I will ease up on the pressure and the study hours, if you tell me when your head's about to explode.
Deal.
Ok.
And because I feel a little responsible for all this, I'm gonna take 2 days off of your grounding if you promise to never bedazzle anything of mine every again.
Housekeeping let me in.
And it is your corporate suite.
That, too.
But why stir the pot.
I wanted to call you, but I don't have your number.
And you're not listed.
I'm sorry about last night.
I never should have left like that.
I'm sorry, too.
I didn't mean those things I said.
I know my life is complicated.
I'm willing to make sacrifices.
But you have to meet me halfway.
I can't just give up everything I've worked for.
I'm not ready to do that.
You shouldn't have to.
Good.
So let's make this work.
Next week I'm in Paris.
But the week after, I'm here for 3 days before I go to New York.
Laurel.
And the one after that's a little bit difficult because we're launching this new skin line.
Laurel, stop.
Listen to me.
You're right.
Your life is more complicated than mine.
And you should be very proud of your accomplishments.
I am.
I think you're amazing.
But not amazing enough to try and make this work.
There's nothing to try.
I lead a small, quiet life in California.
I'm at a point where I want someone at my side at my pace.
And you just can't do that right now.
And I've never been very good at waiting.
You know that.
We've never had very good timing, have we? Maybe not.
But I'm glad that you found me again.
Because I've always thought that we deserved a better ending.
Hmm.
Wow.
What's that smell? 4 hours of prep work.
6 hours marinating.
5 hours of slow cooked lamb, rabbit, and sausagey goodness.
Did you say rabbit? Classic cassoulet.
That's what you wanted, right? Yeah.
But I didn't know that meant you'd be cooking thumper for dinner.
What? Sorry, honey.
I don't do bunny.
Then why did you ask me for it? I thought it was like a casserole.
Noodles are my fav.
Any chance you can make me one of those? Hmm.
That's what I'm talking about.
Hey! Got your report card in the mail today.
You did great.
How did Rose do? You should ask her.
In case you haven't noticed, she hates me right now.
Which sucks because that girl can hold a grudge forever.
Now I doubt she will this time.
She knows you were looking out for her.
Doesn't matter.
Rose never lets anything go, which is why you have to learn how to keep secrets better around her.
I can't imagine you keeping a secret from Rose for very long.
See, that's where you're wrong.
There are some things I'll never tell her.
Sorry.
The stupid pipe in my bathroom is still busted.
And I don't know where else to shower.
Move in with me.
Charlie we jumped the gun.
We made a huge mistake without even thinking about it first.
That was dumb.
But I say we just figure it out.
Because I like you, Mandy, a lot.
A lot, huh? You're smart.
You surf.
You look great in my towel.
And you call me on my crap.
Well, that's sweet, but I'm not sure it's enough to sign a lease.
Ok.
Then how about the thought of never seeing you again freaks me out way more than the possibility that I'd be seeing you too much.
So move in with me.
Ok.
Mmm.
You were right.
I screwed up.
I would love to not be in these jeans right now.
Just listen.
Because I thought about this and I just have to get it all out while it still makes sense.
I did ask you to be my girlfriend when i thought that I was leaving because in the back of my mind, I probably knew that if I didn't, you'd never know how into you I was.
And I would have been gone.
And you would have met somebody else.
And I just didn't want to lose you.
Ok.
But then when I knew for sure that I was going, I completely freaked out about what it would really mean to be in a long distance relationship.
Because I've never even been in close distance relationship before.
And I still want to screw things up before we even got it started.
Uh-huh.
But now I screwed it up anyway.
And the worst part is that now i'm even more keenly aware of what an incrediblegirlfriend you are.
And the bottom line, Megan, is I want a second chance.
Well, it would be a third chance.
Balcony was your second chance kinda.
Right.
Well, I want a third chance.
Look, I appreciate the thought and the rapid fire pace.
But, you know, kinda over apologies.
I mean, words are nice but actions speak louder.
I agree.
Come with me.
Close your eyes.
I smell fried meat.
Wait a minute.
I know that smell.
Flown in from the carnegie deli.
This is my man Frank.
And also wait for it.
Oh, my God! How did you Well, I know some people.
Look, I've never done this before, so you're gonna have to help me out.
But I do know that part of being a good boyfriend is listening.
And big presents never hurt either.
Well, you're a quick learner.
I'll give you that.
Ok, so Jordana and Breck and Jordana passed out on the bathroom floor.
And her dad had to carry her It was so funny.
And I'm just kinda upset that they didn't really ask us to go.
You know? Like, we're her best friends.
What is that about? Do you ever watch U.
F.
C.
? What? Ultimate fighting.
Oh, my God.
I'm exhausted.