A Million Little Things (2018) s02e03 Episode Script

1 I really want a tomorrow with you.
GARY: When trust is broken Don't go.
I need you to help me get through this.
it's hard to forgive What's going on? Did he say? GARY: Elliot is not as open with his family.
You outed a 12-year-old.
hard to rebuild ROME: But the money for the restaurant came from Neil.
- Who's Neil? - Her uncle.
hard to go on.
When I was younger, I let him touch me.
What he did was sexual assault.
But somehow, we do.
I'm giving away the money to a women's shelter.
We take a chance Your mom is sitting by herself in a restaurant.
Talk to her.
Maggie.
open our hearts Jon I just wish I could talk to him.
You have to forgive yourself.
and protect what we have left.
Jon left you money.
- We don't want it.
- Mitch.
I don't want my son finding out I've been lying to him his whole life.
I think Jon might be my father.
- ROME: Hold on! - I shouldn't have said anything.
I got to go.
- [ELEVATOR BELL DINGS.]
- What the hell are you talking about? You think that Jon might be your father? - Do not press that button.
- [SIGHS.]
PJ, talk to me.
Tell me what is going on.
After after Jon died your friend Gary came to our house.
He was looking for my mother.
Your mom is Barbara Morgan? It's Nelson now.
And you're just telling me that? I'm sorry.
It's just [SIGHS.]
it's been a lot to handle.
Look, when Gary came to our house, looking for my mom, I-I couldn't hear what they were saying, but after he left, my dad was pissed.
BARBARA: It's fine, Mitch.
He's gone.
MITCH: What if Patrick finds out? Huh? He can't know we lied to him.
Okay, s-so maybe Mitch isn't your biological father, but that guy Dave he was your mother's boyfriend back then.
I-I know, but I found a video.
I know about the video.
Dave was Jon's best friend.
Have you seen it? Barbara as guilty as I felt for Dave getting on that plane without me, I felt even worse for what happened after, between us not being there for you and the baby.
I left you.
Just when you needed me most.
He kept apologizing, like what he left her with was me.
I think something happened between Jon and my mom after Dave died.
That's why I was at the hospital the day we met.
I followed Gary there, trying to find answers.
But But instead, I found your script.
So, your whole act about being depressed, that was just No, no, no, that was real.
Your script so true to me, a-and it got me thinking.
Jon obviously suffered from depression, just like I do.
M-Maybe I got it from him.
It's just another connection, right? I mean, why was leaving a tape for my mom the last thing that Jon did? That wasn't the last thing Jon did.
The last thing he did was leave your mom a half a million dollars.
[CRICKETS CHIRPING.]
[CHILDREN SHOUTING PLAYFULLY IN DISTANCE, DOG BARKING.]
WOMAN: Oh! She's such a sweetie! Hi.
[CHUCKLES.]
First time at the park? Me? No, no.
[CHUCKLES.]
I used to come here a long time ago with my other kids.
Oh.
Me too.
So, not your first, huh? No.
[LAUGHS.]
How old's your baby? - He's 9 months, but - I can hold him for a while, Mom.
[CHUCKLING.]
Sure.
[BABY LAUGHS.]
She's my youngest.
So, you're the grandma? Uh, I prefer "Lammy.
" [BOTH CHUCKLE.]
Lammy.
[BIRDS CHIRPING.]
[METAL CLANKING IN DISTANCE.]
Morning.
Morning.
[CLANKING CONTINUES.]
Where's Theo? [GROANS.]
[CEREAL POURING.]
I was gonna make banana pancakes, but then I realized I'm only 9.
There's always cereal.
DELILAH: There is a mom here whose dream is to have three kids before she's 30.
Don't look directly into their youthful glow.
It'll blind you.
[CHUCKLES.]
[CALL-WAITING BEEP.]
Hey, Andrew's calling.
Should I take it? Yeah.
It's all good.
I'm actually meeting with him later.
Tell him I'm on my way.
Okay.
Bye.
[CELLPHONE BEEPS.]
Hi.
How's Charlie? Well, uh, don't want to jinx it.
- [LAUGHS.]
- [LAUGHS.]
Good.
So, um, I have this meeting with Regina.
I realized that you haven't been down here in a while.
Do you want to maybe catch up? Like, say, tonight? - Tonight? - Yeah.
I mean yeah, I happen to be free, and um I know that you've been up to your neck in diapers, so I-I thought you might enjoy some grown-up time.
I mean, n-not "grown-up time," but, you know You know, "time away from the baby" time.
I mean, not not that you don't love your baby.
I'd love to.
Dinner sounds nice.
[CHUCKLES.]
Wait, Sophie's camping this weekend, so just let me see if I can find a sitter.
- Okay.
Bye.
- Yeah.
[CELLPHONE BEEPS.]
[LAUGHS.]
[CHUCKLES.]
[KEYBOARD CLICKS.]
Gina, have you seen my script? I looked everywhere.
I-I thought Um Oh.
Thanks.
Why are you nervous? You've known Todd for years.
Yeah, and I'm pretty sure he hasn't even read it.
Big-time Hollywood producer, why would he actually read it? He's only in town because the Lakers are playing the Celtics.
Babe.
Oh, the shelter's having a benefit.
I'm proud of you, babe.
Thanks.
I probably won't have time to go, though.
Why not? Oh.
I'm late.
Got to meet Andrew.
Might want to put your mouthguard in.
You're grinding your teeth.
[CHUCKLES.]
Look, I made a deal.
I gave all that money to the Women's Shelter, and if, you know, that means if I have to be in business with Andrew, so be it.
I almost wish your un Neil had lived long enough to see what you actually did with his money.
Poetic justice know what I'm saying? I'm sorry.
I should I shouldn't have said that.
What? The truth? Love you.
Love you, too.
[DOOR CLOSES.]
[FOOTSTEPS APPROACH, DOOR CLOSES.]
May I ask a question? [REFRIGERATOR DOOR SLAMS.]
[BOTTLE THUDS.]
May I make an observation? [CABINET DOOR SLAMS.]
You know, your mom left at 5:30 this morning.
The reason I know that is because my dear friend Colin - [WHIMPERS.]
- wanted to be walked at 5:31.
And what time does your detective agency open? Well, according to this note, she's at your old apartment, right? So that could mean one of two things.
Either last night brought you two together and she's staying in town to build on that incredible foundation or [CABINET DOOR SLAMS.]
that.
Are you mad at me? I'm trying to figure out how I could have possibly screwed up.
Not everything's about you, Gary.
[CONTAINER THUDS.]
Maybe you're a little mad at me? I took your advice, and I went to go meet with her.
She was not there alone.
She was with a man.
Okay.
Uh, what what kind of man? The kind you hug, the kind you seem incredibly happy to see.
Was it her real estate agent? Do you brush the hair off of your real estate agent's forehead? [SPOON THUDS.]
You think it was a date? You said it.
I didn't.
Well, how did she introduce him? I don't I didn't stay.
I left.
[REFRIGERATOR DOOR CLOSES.]
Well, whatever it was, she and your dad are separated, right? So maybe she's just testing out her market value.
He was like 35.
That's pretty good market value.
That's not funny! Now I am mad at you.
God, I am such an idiot! Why? Because you actually had me believing that she was here to see me.
[SIGHS.]
[DOOR CLOSES.]
So, these are all just ideas, so you can always say no.
These are the produce suppliers I'd like you to talk to.
No.
I mean, maybe.
I've been working with the same organic farm since my first restaurant.
We're friends.
I understand, and this is not an edict, but, um, my guys are organic, too.
They're just a bigger operation, so they're cheaper.
Okay.
Makes sense.
[CHUCKLES.]
Okay, yes, I will call them.
What else? I'd like to set up a meeting between you and a social media consultant Ken.
Uh, this is his website.
I already spoke to him about you.
Nothing but raves.
Um, so [EXHALES SHARPLY.]
can we talk about the menu? Mm-hmm.
[CLEARS THROAT.]
One thing that everyone loves is burgers and fries.
Don't get me wrong I love a good burger.
But it's not this restaurant, so no.
Yes.
But, you know, you do lasagna, and you're not an Italian restaurant.
Lasagna was Jon's favorite.
Jon? Oh, you mean Delilah's Yeah, okay, we can forget about burgers.
[SIGHS.]
These are just ideas.
Okay.
Well, we should probably run this by Delilah, so Yeah, I'll tell her later, when I see her.
When are you seeing her? Uh, well, uh [CHUCKLES.]
REGINA: I was there, and I saw his face, - [DOOR OPENS.]
- and it sounded like a date.
What?! No! It's not a date! Look, D, if you and Andrew want to go on a date, - God bless.
- Aww.
[SIGHING.]
Oh, Gary's here.
I gotta go.
Oh.
Have fun with Andrew.
Hello.
I don't know what you think is going on, but it's not.
But I think you do know what I think is going on, and it is.
Drop it.
Consider it dropped.
Where's he taking you? Huh.
I didn't drop it.
I got these here diapers.
I'll deliver 'em, but I will not change them.
Thank you.
Actually, could you change them? Because I need a sitter for tonight.
- For your date? - We're just going to dinner so he can fill me in on the restaurant.
Say it's a date, and I'll babysit.
[CHARLIE COOING.]
I don't know what it is.
Well, I do.
It's a date.
- [CHUCKLES.]
- Where's Danny? While I'm here, I want to say hi to my 12-year-old friend.
["GREASED LIGHTNIN'" PLAYS.]
DANNY: With a four-speed on the floor They'll be waitin' at the door You know without a doubt We'll be really makin' out in Greased Lightnin' What are you doing? [MUSIC STOPS.]
I like it, but what are you doing? Nothing.
Spill it.
Pronto.
I was just practicing a song.
"Greased Lightnin'.
" I might have been called back.
For what? School musical? You guys are doing "Grease," huh? Quiet! I don't want Mom to know.
Why? Because if I do a musical, kids might think I'm gay.
You are gay.
You know that, and my family knows that, but the kids at school don't.
I don't want to be the first one to come out.
I'll be "the gay kid" for the rest of my school life.
[SIGHS.]
This is why high school musicals aren't as good as they could be.
Straight dudes do musicals, too.
Nobody can put you in a box but you, Danny.
I did "Grease.
" Everybody in high school does "Grease.
" I was in the chorus, but I still know all the moves.
Don't tell Rome.
He thinks he's a dancer.
But this this is Broadway.
Now, I'm babysitting tonight, but after Charlie goes down I'm all yours.
But, Gary, the callbacks are tonight.
Well, then, we better get started soon.
Hey, I'll be back later.
We got this.
E-Em, actually, I don't know if I want to - Later.
- Okay.
ROME: Thanks for lunch, man.
It was really great.
TODD: I already told you what's great that script of yours.
Appreciate it, man.
The characters are real, you know? A-And seeing guys talking openly.
- Thank you.
- And it was funny.
Honestly, I almost cried at one point.
- Really? - [SIGHS.]
Look, I don't want to be that guy.
It's just the suicide thing.
That's a tough sell.
Why suicide? I d I just I just thought it was timely.
Maybe, uh, I don't know, you could You could give the guy some kind of athletic injury to overcome or something like that.
People love an underdog, you know? No, no, I can - Rome? - Yo? Damn, this is so kismet.
Hey, look, I literally just lost a director for this commercial this Lexus commercial that starts - I'm sorry.
Excuse me, man.
- No, no, it's all good.
It's all good.
Hey, hey, hey.
Don, this is my boy Todd Pilzner.
It's a pleasure.
Uh listen, I'm telling you, make those changes, okay? I'll think about it.
I will.
No, no, don't think do.
'Cause I don't really like many scripts, and I never almost cry, so [LAUGHS.]
He's, uh, he's a producer? Big-time.
Dude, I wish I could help you out, but I am very close to getting what I've always wanted.
- Rome, look - No, no, dude, seriously, good luck on your commercial, man.
Alright? Really.
Hey.
Auggie's mom just texted me.
He wants Theo to come over for a sleepover tonight.
But he's never done one before.
He still sleeps with a flashlight.
I know.
He's never gonna go.
[KNOCK ON DOOR.]
I have brought you a peace offering.
- [SIGHS.]
- [DOOR CLOSES.]
This is a $12 soy latte.
You should have seen the little heart on the top of that thing.
Okay, I'm sure it was beautiful, but I have a patient coming.
- You have to go.
- Don't worry.
As soon as that green light goes on, I'm out of here.
So, how does this work, exactly? People just open up to you the second their asses hit the couch? Okay, here's the deal, Doc.
I messed up with my girl.
- Gary - Nope.
You're gonna want to write some of this down.
[SIGHS.]
[GROANS.]
What are you doing? I'm going to a sleepover.
Auggie asked me yesterday at school.
His mom was supposed to text you.
Yeah, she did.
Um Hey, bud are you sure you want to do this? Yeah.
I can't wait.
What are you guys gonna do while I'm gone? You should maybe go to a movie.
That would be fun, right? So [SIGHS.]
I got my girlfriend into this thing, this terrible thing with her mother.
I was only trying to help, but, truth be told, this is the first time I've ever lived with a woman.
We're having some growing pains.
And why do you think that is? I don't know.
She moved into my place instead of the other way around.
That's a thing.
No, I mean, why is it your first time ever living with a woman? Fair question.
I don't know.
I'm a great guy, very loveable, killer beard.
I mean, you just met me, but you get it.
Unfortunately for you, I'm not currently available.
May I offer a professional opinion? Yes.
That's why I pay you in $12 lattes.
What I am seeing is someone who is trying to fix something that is not his to fix.
Yes, maybe.
But there's real stuff going on with her and her mom.
She needs to address it.
I want to bring it up.
I don't want to touch the third rail.
Interesting.
And while we're not touching the third rail, have you ever thought that your problems living with women might be about your mother? My mother? Gary, she left right after your 9th birthday party.
And I still don't like her.
Or magicians.
But we're here to talk about your mom.
But as your doctor, I would rather talk about yours.
Ennnnnh! Not interested.
That is because there is stuff going on with your mom that you haven't addressed.
Okay, game over.
[SIGHS.]
Unh! Unh! Would you look at that.
My cue to get the hell out of here.
[SIGHS.]
Good session.
I'm glad we all agree I'm perfect, but you need to call your mother.
- Goodbye.
- [DOOR CLOSES.]
Alright, please take the line.
[INDISTINCT TALKING.]
Hi.
Wendy Cruz from the Women's Shelter.
- Yes.
Of course.
- Hi.
I'm sorry to bother you.
Um, I just wanted to personally thank you for all the No.
Thank you for all your incredible work.
We were sad to hear that you weren't coming to the benefit.
Me too.
You know, restaurants, they're a lot, and I Of course.
Uh, this is for you.
We thought it'd be nice for you to see how much you're helping.
I know you want to be anonymous, but we're about to go to print with our programs, and I thought you might want to be included.
I just don't think it should be about me.
That's all.
Thank you.
So quiet in here.
Yeah.
KATHERINE: Look what we did! - [CHUCKLES.]
- Must have been from my button.
I love it.
Every time we look at it, we're gonna remember tonight.
Yeah, you'll be kicked around, but get up [INHALES DEEPLY.]
Wanna go out to eat? I'll get my coat.
I got you a little something.
I shouldn't try to fix everything.
I know.
Don't audition if you don't want to.
That's the new rule.
It's up to you.
This jacket's actually really cool.
Yeah, don't put it anywhere near an open flame.
The thing is part of me really does want to get this part.
It's just Elliot got called back for Kenickie, too.
Your ex Elliot? We weren't exactly a couple.
Because he was too afraid to be a couple.
Well, it's between him and me for this part now.
Okay.
Historically, I admit, I'm not great at relationships, but I really hit my stride when they're over.
[CHUCKLES.]
Here's the secret never let them think they're doing better than you.
So, why don't you put on that dope jacket, and let's show 'em all how great you are.
Hey, Mom, can I talk to you? Of course, honey.
I-I applied to RISD.
[GASPS.]
You did, sweetie? I didn't know that.
Yeah, I-I didn't didn't tell you guys 'cause I-I know how Dad feels about art school.
Well, what about me? Hmm? Look, your dad is just worried about you making a living.
That's all.
But you are a great artist better than me.
So if you get in I think you should go.
Yeah, t-t-that's the thing.
I-I applied for some scholarships, but they're really competitive.
Is there any way that you guys could help me out? Or I-I mean, is there anything you guys, like, put aside or I don't know any extra savings? And what would we tell Patrick about how we suddenly came into that kind of cash? [SIGHS.]
No, honey.
You know we don't have that kind of money.
Yeah, I know.
I just thought I'd ask.
[SIGHS.]
four-speed on the floor, they'll be waiting at the door You know without a doubt, we'll be really makin' out In Greased Lightnin' Step, touch, step, touch.
Drive the car, and Go, Greased Lightnin' Stop, stop.
You're phoning it in, Danny.
What's with the jelly arm? What is that, huh? You got to commit, Kenickie.
You're holding back, man! Don't be scared of being yourself, okay? I'm terrified of being myself.
[SIGHS.]
[TAPPING.]
[PATRICIA CRYING, SIGHS.]
[DOOR CLOSES.]
Mom? I'm sorry.
I'm I just wish everybody knew just how sorry I am.
I-I don't regret knowing you Eric or what we have.
What I regret is hurting people.
Unbelievable.
[GASPS.]
I-I-I I have to go.
What the hell is going on? Mom, who is Eric? He's, um He's a friend.
A friend? Yeah, we met about a month ago.
A-Are you seeing this guy? W No.
No.
Maggie, no.
Don't We don't have to talk about it right now.
Y-You're obviously too upset.
Okay, just be honest with me and tell me the truth.
[BREATHES SHAKILY.]
Did you come to Boston to see him or me? Both.
[VOICE BREAKING.]
Okay.
I'm gonna make this easy for you.
You lost Dad.
Now guess what.
You lost me.
Maggie.
Maggie, wait.
[DOOR SLAMS.]
You nervous? Completely.
Baby book's got everything you'd ever need.
Bottle warmer's over there.
If she gets too fussy, just take her for a ride.
Oh, I know the drill.
Mom, you're gonna be late.
Just Just go, okay? Okay.
Give me a hug.
[SIGHS.]
You smell nice.
Well, not a meeting without perfume, is it? [CHUCKLES.]
It's okay, Mom.
I know it's been a while since you've had a "meeting.
" [CHUCKLES LIGHTLY.]
You're gonna do great.
[CHUCKLES.]
Thank you, sweetie.
See? That's the better way to handle it.
Have fun.
I love you.
[SMOOCHES.]
[DOOR OPENS, CLOSES.]
- Go change.
- Yeah.
Mr.
and Mrs.
Pollock, your table's right here.
- Oh, no.
We're Yeah.
Yeah.
- No, we're just friends.
[CHUCKLES.]
Thank you.
[GROANS SOFTLY.]
[SIGHS.]
Nice.
[CHUCKLES.]
[PIANO PLAYS UP-TEMPO MUSIC.]
[MUSIC STOPS.]
MAN: Thanks, Elliot.
Good job.
He's done.
[WHISPERING.]
Elliot can't sing.
You're in.
Well, then, I guess all I have to do is I changed my mind.
Let's go.
What? No.
No, no, no, no.
You can't quit now.
[VOICE BREAKING.]
I can't do it.
Hey, come here.
[SIGHS.]
Alright.
Talk to me, Goose.
[SIGHS.]
I really liked him.
[INHALES DEEPLY.]
When he stopped talking to me, it hurt so much.
I'm sorry, man.
That sucks.
It's okay to cry.
Probably should have done more of that myself.
And I know I told you I was king of the breakups, but truth is, I got left, too.
- Really? - Yeah.
I don't like to think about it, but there was Alice.
She broke your heart? She did.
But we cannot let it stop us.
You need to know there are other people that will love you, and one day, you're gonna find someone that will never stop loving you.
This is his loss.
And all this good stuff that you got going on in here, man, that is exactly why you can do this.
So, get in there.
[BREATHING SHAKILY.]
Show him you're the better man.
[DOOR OPENS.]
WOMAN: Daniel Dixon? Daniel Dixon? [SIGHS.]
You do know your name is Daniel Dixon, right? [INDISTINCT CONVERSATIONS.]
[SIGHS.]
[SOFT MUSIC PLAYS.]
I'm, uh, glad you were free tonight.
[CHUCKLES.]
[CHUCKLES.]
And you look you look beautiful, by the way.
- Oh.
- Yeah.
S-Stop it.
[CHUCKLES.]
I'm so sorry.
I can't do this.
I can't do this.
I'm so sorry.
This is not a date.
And I-I keep telling everybody that, and they won't believe me.
And even my son thinks it's a date.
It's okay.
I believe you.
[BOTH LAUGH.]
I mean, it's not like I didn't think about it.
I mean, I tried on three dresses before I picked this one.
Earlier today, I-I changed my shirt four times, so I got you beat there.
[CHUCKLES.]
I'm just not ready for this.
I'm sorry.
I'm not even close.
I'm not, either.
Really? But I keep thinking that it's gonna get easier without Debra, and hasn't yet.
You don't talk about her much.
Yeah.
It's difficult for me.
["GREASED LIGHTNIN" INTRO PLAYS.]
DANNY: This car could be systematic [NOTE PLAYS.]
Hydra-matic [NOTE PLAYS.]
It's, uh - Can I start again? - MAN: Sure.
["GREASED LIGHTNIN" INTRO PLAYS.]
[LOUDER.]
This car could be systematic - [NOTE PLAYS.]
- Hydra-matic - [NOTE PLAYS-.]
- Ultramatic It could be Greased Lightnin'! I'll get some overhead lifters And four barrel quads, oh, yeah [SOFTLY.]
Wow, keep talkin', wow, keep talkin' - WOMAN: Sir.
- With fuel injection cutoffs And chrome-plated rods, oh, yeah Your big brother is amazing.
With the four-speed on the I can't believe you're the one who had this.
You stole it.
I gotta get this back to Gary now.
Burglary is a crime.
You know that, right? Look.
Hairs.
Okay, I-if I did a DNA test You want to do what? A DNA test.
These are Jon's hairs, right? They could be Gary's, who we know is not your dad, so if it comes back a match Well, don't touch it! Don't you watch "Forensic Files"? You got to put it in an airtight plastic bag ASAP.
And And wrap it up and and ship it to a lab somewhere.
ASAP.
So, you'll help me? I'll help you.
But listen.
If you really are Jon's son, it's gonna change everything.
Whatever you find out, no going back.
REGINA: Hmm.
Okay.
I got to [CHUCKLES.]
admit, this the food looks good.
What's this? "Andrew Pollock's discovery, Regina Howard, Someday's executive chef, heads her first serious restaurant.
" I am not his discovery.
Oh, I'm sorry.
I thought it was his restaurant.
It's not.
It's mine and Delilah Dixon's.
Okay, Andrew is an investor.
And also, this is not my first serious restaurant.
I had a restaurant before this.
I took it just as seriously.
Of course.
No, I'm sorry.
I-I'll change that.
[BREATHING SHAKILY.]
You know what? Can we just put a pin in this? I need to think about it.
About everything.
- Thank you.
- Yeah.
ROME: Hey.
I didn't hear you come home.
Is everything alright? No! I'm not alright.
He referred to me as his discovery.
None of this is about him.
He's just doing his job.
None of what is about him? This restaurant.
It was a gift from Jon, and it came from love.
My mom gave me the money from her brother.
I had to give Neil's money away.
I'm glad I did it, but my gift should not have been anonymous.
[SNIFFLES.]
It's who I am, damn it.
[SIGHS SHAKILY.]
I'm a survivor.
And I'm going to that benefit, and they're gonna know my name.
Gina, what does this have to do with Andrew? [SIGHS.]
[VOICE BREAKING.]
Everything.
God, it's not like he's doing this because he cares about my feelings.
He's a businessman in a position of power over me.
I just wanted to go a dance that night to feel liked.
And that's why I took my shirt off for him.
[SNIFFLES.]
And I get it this is my stuff, but this is what it feels like now.
[SIGHS.]
I c I can't take my shirt off again.
I get it.
And m-my my first restaurant failed because I didn't do it my way.
I want this to succeed, but, you know, I have to do it on my terms.
I know this is crazy, but [SNIFFLES.]
I want to take out a line of credit on our apartment, I want to give Andrew his money back And that's exactly what we're gonna do.
But, I mean, we need to talk What are you What are you doing? Gina, all you been through, I can't understand all of it, but I am at your side for all of it.
[CLICKING, CELLPHONE BEEPS.]
I was texting Don.
I'm gonna direct the Lexus commercials.
No, Rome, you hate directing commercials.
No, I hated not knowing why I was directing commercials, but at least now I know why I'm doing it.
[SNIFFLES.]
- I'm doing it for the love of my life.
- [EXHALES SHARPLY.]
[SNIFFLES.]
[SIGHS.]
Let me help you, baby.
[SNIFFLING.]
[DOOR CLOSES.]
- [SNIFFS.]
- It was a Monday.
My pops and I used to watch wrestling on Mondays, but [SIGHS.]
I heard my mother and my father fighting.
She was finally gonna leave him.
She left their bedroom, went down the hall to my room, knocked on the door.
I think she wanted to say goodbye.
But I didn't open it.
I thought if I didn't answer it, she couldn't leave.
One of the greatest regrets of my life not answering that door.
Maybe I could have convinced her to stay.
Even for a little while.
So, you're right.
There is a lot there to deal with.
Mm.
[SMOOCHES.]
You don't have to worry.
I don't give up on the people I love.
[CHUCKLING.]
Except maybe [SIGHS.]
I talked to her.
His name's Eric.
I know they're seeing each other.
She just won't admit it.
You two just need some time.
I don't know.
[CHUCKLES LIGHTLY.]
Our stuff goes so far back.
[SMOOCHES.]
[ROCK MUSIC PLAYS.]
Oof.
Where'd you learn how to play pool? Well, Theo has Cub Scouts on Saturdays.
Sometimes, I would come here.
It's therapeutic.
So, you hustled me.
[CHUCKLES.]
13 ball, side pocket.
9 ball, corner pocket.
[CHUCKLES.]
You sure you want to do that? It's a reason to shout But none of this matters right now Oh, my God! That is incredible.
[GIGGLES.]
- Just one thing.
- What? You are solids.
- No.
- Yes.
I'm [BOTH LAUGH.]
- [LAUGHS.]
- I'm sorry.
[LAUGHING.]
Why did you This is the year This is the year This is the year Beware the darkness around you They called it a killer, they warned you what This is new territory for me.
[SIGHS.]
It's complicated and weird as hell, and I can't be any other way than confused, so I'm gonna be sending you mixed signals.
A lot.
[CELLPHONE BUZZES.]
That's the Gilberts.
We have to go get Theo.
Mm.
He gave it his best shot.
Hey, um just so you know, with all of this I'll follow your lead.
Oh, this is the year This is the year I'm sorry.
I tried.
I really did.
But I'm pretty sure their furnace is haunted.
Are you kidding me? We missed you so much.
You guys still had fun, right? Fun? We had a blast.
I mean, as much fun as we can have while totally missing you.
Also, I was too nervous to eat.
How about pancakes? [KEYBOARD CLACKING.]
What you doing over there? Just working on my screenplay.
[GASPS.]
Oh, my God.
I'm so sorry.
I totally forgot.
How was lunch? - Did Todd like it? - Yeah.
He just wanted me to, you know, make a few changes to make it more commercial.
But that's great, right? Mm-hmm.
Except I'm not doing it.
"Based on a true story.
" I don't want to be anonymous anymore, either.
Mm.
[INSECTS CHIRPING.]
[SIGHS.]
[WHISPERING.]
What are you still doing up? No texting in bed.
That's the rule.
Sorry.
How was your "meeting"? Oh, it was not at all what I expected, but turned out to be exactly what I needed.
Nice.
Tonight wasn't exactly what I expected, either.
Oh, yeah.
Gary told me you had to take Charlie for a ride? - Hmm? - Yeah.
I got called back for the school musical for Kenickie in "Grease.
" Why didn't you tell me? Elliot auditioned for the same part, and I just I was embarrassed.
[SIGHS.]
They just posted the cast list online.
Elliot's gonna play Kenickie.
Mm.
I'm sorry.
Danny, I know that you must feel Amazing.
'Cause I'm playing Danny Zuko, who just happens to be the lead.
[LAUGHS.]
You little snot! Oh! [SMOOCHES.]
Congratulations! Oh, I'm so happy! Me too.
[SIGHS.]
I miss Elliot.
[SIGHS.]
Danny, trust me, there will be plenty of other Elliots out there.
With his name and everything? [LAUGHS.]
Oh, you're so fresh tonight.
What about you? Are there gonna be other people out there for you? I don't think so.
But you never know.
To come and wash away My sin and fear [LINE RINGING.]
I need a hero Hello? Anyone there? Gary? I need a healer And it doesn't have to be medication It could be It could be It could be music [WATER RUNNING.]
Oh, it could be Where'd you put the chocolate chips? They're in the other cabinet top shelf.
Ah.
We were making chocolate chip cookies right before you had to go to the Grand Canyon.
- Remember? - I do.
And I'm so glad I'm back.
Me too.
That's why I took that suitcase so you couldn't leave again.
Oh, it could be music, yeah Oh, oh, oh Oh, oh, oh Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh Ah-ah-ah, oh-oh-oh Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh Ohhhhh Ohhhhhhhh, oh-oh It could be Yeah, yeaaaaaah So, what are you hoping will come from this breakfast? What's the plan? Well, my plan is to eat a half a dozen bagels while you try to patch things up with your mom.
What about your mom? Did you call her again? You just gonna sit here and carb-load? No, I did not.
Pass the schmear.
You called her because you want to talk to her.
[DOORBELL RINGS.]
I guess I have to go first, huh? [KNOCK ON DOOR.]
- [COLIN GROWLS, BARKS.]
- See? He doesn't want her here, either.
Will you answer it? No.
We're gonna answer it together.
Heeeeeey! eeeeeeey.
What is he doing here? I wanted you guys to meet.
You didn't tell her I was coming? She did not.