What About Brian (2006) s02e06 Episode Script
What About What Was Supposed to Be...
Previously on "What about Brian" Life is short.
We should live it while we can.
You're thinking about getting a divorce? Yes.
You hear from the guys at K.
C.
? I actually did.
They called this morning.
Do they want to buy the game? No, they don't, they don't want to buy the game.
They did offer me a job, and I took it.
I really think that this is the best move for you right now.
Now, obviously, I need a job and I need the money, and I appreciate what you're offering.
That's why I took you up on it.
Well, I'm glad you changed your mind.
- Want a lap dance? - Yes, please.
My real name it's Heather.
So you never went, right, to that Cuban place? 'Cause maybe sometime we could go.
Angelo was just a big kid who loved soccer and cartoons and me.
Your mother was a stripper? You're kidding, right? Your mother? No.
I basically grew up in the back of a strip club.
And she taught me all my best moves.
And what was her stripper name? Spring? Cute.
No, actually she just went with her middle name Donna.
Well, that's not very strippery.
Well, what can I say? She wasn't very creative.
I haven't done this in a long time stay up all night since high school, I think.
You know, just talking.
Nothing else.
Well, that's one of my rules.
You come with rules? No sex until the fifth date.
- And what date is this? - Two.
- Really? That's all? - Sorry.
Well, why number five? That seems kind of random.
I never have sex on a first date.
Date number two since no one acts like their real selves on a first date.
The second date is kind of like another first date.
Date number three everyone expects the third date to be the sex date, so I like to make a guy prove he'll go one more.
And, why not date number four? no real reason, except that five is kind of my lucky number.
well, it seems that you Sounds like you put a lot of thought into this.
You're gonna be late for work.
What, you worried I'm gonna get fired? Not at all.
You could always tell them you stayed up all night not having sex with a stripper.
Who leaves a magazine out for expectant parents called "dream vacations"? "Here's something you won't be experiencing for the next 15 years of your life, but, hey, enjoy the pictures.
" Okay.
You need to relax.
It's just a job.
What are you so nervous about? Because it's gonna be a disaster.
Maybe it'll just bring you and dad closer together.
Are you high? I spent my whole life stoning to him tell me how and why I'm doing everything wrong.
He's condescending, arrogant, and he likes to yell at people, and I'm gonna work for him.
Why did you take this job anyway? Because I'm an idiot and in debt, and I need to make some serious cash, like, yesterday.
Unfortunately, this is the best offer I have by far.
- Wanna know what I think? - Nope.
I think you want his approval.
I think it's a classic father-son dynamic.
Well, thank you, Cat Stevens.
Whatever.
It just seems like it's just bothering you more than it should.
The truth is, part of me feels like I'm betraying mom by working with him.
She'd hate this.
Sorry to make you wait.
It's been crazy here this morning.
How have you been feeling? You been staying off your feet? I've been disgustingly inactive.
I have zero contractions.
Can I please get back to my life now? Not yet.
Your tests show that you're still at a high risk for pre-term labor.
Nicole, losing a spouse is a traumatic event, both mentally and physically, and stress is very unhealthy when you're pregnant.
There's a grief counseling group I'd like you to attend.
Well, I mean, I deal with things on my own.
I- I can't just get up in front of all those people.
It's just weird.
Those people are there to help you.
And this is not a suggestion.
It's a prescription.
You need to start dealing with this now, for you and, more importantly, for your baby.
I'll get you some information.
I cannot sit around and grieve with a bunch of strangers.
You wanna go work for dad instead? We can switch.
I see you got a real car.
Actually, it's Nicole's new one.
I'm just borrowing it until I figure out what I'm getting.
Good idea.
I always say, a car can't make a sale, but it definitely can kill one, and I hate anything that'll kill a sale.
Having second thoughts? So we should talk about how this is gonna work between you and me, seeing that we don't have the smoothest history.
So it's probably better if we just keep things business between us.
Treat me like anyone else.
I'm not expecting any favors, and I won't be asking for any.
I agree.
- Morning, Mr.
Davis.
- Dump the Danish, bob.
You can't stay lean and focused if you're in a sugar coma at 11:00.
Welcome to the company.
You can feel the energy, can't you? I'm excited to get started.
I've decided to have you shadow someone for a couple of weeks.
Why? So you can see how things are done around here.
You wouldn't expect me to hire a blind man and have him get me a cup of coffee the first day, would you? You'll get a salary, but no commissions yet.
I don't need to shadow anyone, dad.
We both know I can do this job, and commission's the main reason I took it.
- You know, just because I - Son.
I'm the boss.
It's business.
It's my business, and this is the way I operate when anyone starts here, so get used to it.
Girls, I want your shoes and coats on.
- Daddy's gonna be here - Any second.
When'd you get here? - Hi, daddy! - Hey, what's up my beautiful girl? Good to see you.
Give me a hug.
You got two minutes to go.
Come on.
You gotta get your coats on.
Time for school.
Where's Carrie? She didn't have a good night last night, so Maria's upstairs putting her down for her nap.
Oh, I cleaned the sheets.
You didn't have to do that.
Well, you're here with the girls for three days, I figured the least I could do is give you some clean sheets.
Well, thanks.
Is this really gonna work? I mean, do separated people actually switch off living in their own house? Are we crazy? We're gonna be fine.
You know why? 'Cause it's not about you and me.
The most important thing are the girls, and keeping their lives stable is all that matters.
Okay.
Mommy has a sleepover with aunt Nic this weekend.
Yeah, she sure does.
She's going to aunt Nic's, and she's gonna get crazy.
Come on.
Let's go.
Why are you, so dressed up? I thought you didn't start work till Monday.
Yeah, they called and said that it was gonna be a crazy week next week, so they wanted me to jump in.
I'm excited.
I think it's gonna be great there.
Well, I'm glad you're looking forward to it.
You know, if you don't have time to do the switch-off thing, we can do it later.
I can stay with the girls this weekend.
We gotta be consistent.
We told 'em this is what we're gonna do.
We gotta do it right.
You're right.
Okay.
- Yeah? - Yeah.
All right, girls.
Come on, girls.
Give mommy a kiss now.
- Bye, baby.
- Come on, come on, come on.
- Besos, besos.
- Bye, bye.
- I love you guys.
- We love you.
Have fun, okay? Come on, let's go.
We're gonna be late.
Hey, you always said that you could use a little mommy time, right? Think of this as a 3-day vacation.
What are you gonna do? I don't know.
everything I can, I guess, you know? I'm excited, sure.
I just I feel guilty leaving them.
Everything's gonna be fine.
I am not a complete nimrod.
Well, just a little.
- Enjoy it while you can, okay? - I totally will.
Okay, girls.
Come on! this would be Brian, our new agent starting today.
Sit down.
In order for Brian to get the in and outs of how Davis realty works, I want him to shadow someone for a couple of weeks.
I know it's an inconvenience, but I am seeking a volunteer.
Have I failed to mention that Brian's last name is Davis, and it's not a coincidence? Bridget, nice of you to stop by, and just in time.
Just in time for what? Our newest agent needs mentor, and you obviously need to be traveling with someone who will get you to work on time.
So as of this morning, Brian will shadow Bridget.
Bridget, this is Brian.
Hi.
Hi.
- Morning, everyone.
- Morning.
I am excited to welcome our newest team member.
Let's give him a big hello.
Dave Greco, everybody! hey, everybody.
Thanks, everybody.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Really appreciate it.
Dave, I think I speak for everyone here when I say that we are really big fans of your work.
"Throttle autobahn"- - stuff of legend.
- Incredible textures, man.
Well, thank you.
Thank you very much.
Killer interface.
I'm glad you dug it.
Thought I'd start today by giving you a little walk-through of our latest and greatest.
There's a concept book in front of you if you want to follow along.
The title of the game is "Very, very Berry town.
" You've probably heard of it.
At least, your kids have.
And this is something that I would be working on? We think you're just the man to bring Berry town to life.
You guys are joking, right? I-I-I mean, have you ever actually played "throttle autobahn"? Are you kidding? I couldn't turn it off.
The missus wanted to throttle me.
This feels so good.
How long did you say it was since your last massage? What year is this? mirror reflection, I'm dancing with myself when there's no one else in sight in the crowded, lonely night well, I waited so long for my love vibration and I'm dancing with myself I'm dancing with myself I'm dancing with myself well, there's nothing to lose, and there's nothing to prove but I'll be dancing with myself I looked all over the world Throwing the party for Fletcher is just the right move.
- Yeah, you think? - Hell, yeah, man.
The partners see you working your ass off, hosting parties, showing them things are back in order.
That's what they need if they're gonna have enough confidence to make you one of 'em.
Good, because this thing is costing me a fortune.
It's worth it.
Trust me.
You just spend whatever you gotta do.
Adam? I have Heather on line three.
Yeah.
Tell her I'll call her back.
- Who's Heather? - No one someone, but, you know, just whatever.
Nice! Get right back up on that horse, baby.
Giddyap.
Is Heather coming to the party tomorrow night? I don't know.
I haven't thought about I mean I don't know.
I don't think so.
So, when do I get to meet her? I gotta give my okay.
Well, actually, you've already met her when her name was Summer.
Get the hell out of here.
You've been hanging with the stripper? - From your wedding night? - Yeah.
- Man.
That is just - crazy, I know.
No, I was gonna say perfect.
Look, the last thing you need is a relationship.
She's the perfect rebound girl.
Plus, you've already seen her naked, which means you already know what you're getting into.
And as I recall, it was, it was pretty good.
- How's the sex? - Is it it's off the charts, right? Come on.
Show a brother some love.
Incredible.
Incredible.
well, you know, now I know why you're not bringing her to the party.
You know, that would be, - that'd be interesting.
- Yeah.
Yeah.
Interesting.
I've had my eye on this listing for almost a year, so I'd appreciate it if you just observed when we get inside.
Sure, of course.
It's your deal.
And by "observe," that's just a polite way of saying, "keep your mouth shut.
" This isn't "bring your kids to work" day.
I do have my real estate license.
Right, and I have my driver's license, so I should be driving in the Indy 500 next year.
Not the way you drive.
You just let the professional handle this.
Stand there and look cute.
Is that milk? Maybe we should get you a straw to go with your latte next time.
I guess this kind of is "bring your kids to work" day.
Right on time.
Hello again.
Mrs.
Elizalde.
Hi.
Nice to see you.
- Please come in.
- Thank you.
Watch and learn.
That was great, Laura.
Wasn't it? Hi.
We just started a moment ago.
You're welcome to join.
I-I wasn't looking for this.
It was hard for me the first time, too.
Well, you know, I this kind of thing really isn't for me, you know? I-I-I-I have friends that I can talk to.
You're lucky.
You're lucky they understand.
That's all nine of us in this very room.
My husband took this before he passed.
How do your kids feel about your selling? I can't say they're very pleased, but they understand that this is too much for me to maintain alone at my age.
They want me to be happy.
Of course.
That makes sense.
But it is going to be hard to say good-bye to this home.
This has been like another child for me.
So the difference is, you get to see your other kids again, but this is really good-bye.
I'll be back in the office later.
But you know what? Sometimes sang good-bye is the right thing to do.
I left you alone in there for 90 seconds.
I told you to keep your mouth shut.
I'm sorry if I respect the woman enough to want to make sure she's making the right decision.
Who cares what you think? Sometimes honesty is not the best policy.
Sometimes the seller needs help realizing they want to sell.
So you'd rather convince this woman to get rid of her house and not worry at all about how she feels? I should kill your father for putting me on this babysitting assignment.
Hasn't been a thrill for me, either.
The only reason you got this job is because you blew your last one, and your daddy had to bail you out.
What are you gonna do when you blow this one? Could you please open the door? Come on! Bridget! He told you everything? Did he call here just to complain about me? No.
He's my father, too.
He called to check up on me.
I asked him how his day was.
He's happy you're there, Bri.
Really.
Did he say that? No, but he didn't say he wasn't.
You know what? Can we not talk about dad anymore? 9:00 to 5:00 is enough.
Thanks for getting the ham.
It's for a veal saltimbocca I'm making.
Angelo taught me to do it.
For some reason, I miss him so much more when I'm cooking.
Wait.
Did you go to that meeting today? Well, sort of.
I know I have to, but I have you.
I have friends.
I can do the whole exact process without the stranger factor.
You know, some people don't even have that.
How are you feeling? Okay.
I can't believe dad called you just to complain about me.
Why is he such an ass? Hey, you know, I gotta get to Dave's.
But we'll talk later, okay? Bye.
Hello.
Hello.
I can't get the stupid refrigerator door closed.
Not exactly "how was your day?" But I'll take what I can get.
- What's in those boxes anyway? - Cheese and stuff.
I'm having a work thing here, a few people, tomorrow night.
They must really like cheese.
Yeah.
So, what should I wear? Adam, I'm kidding.
I'm not coming to your work party.
Stay calm.
No.
You should come.
Really, it's okay.
I Understand.
No, I'm serious.
I mean, why not? You don't have to invite me just 'cause I found your cheese.
I'm not.
I'm inviting you because it'll be more fun to have you here with me.
Okay.
Wait a second.
I just remembered.
I don't invite girls to work parties until after the fifth date.
Shut up.
Sorry.
Don't want to be an outlaw always on the run spending his money on now it will be mapping some thunderstorms by Hi.
How was your day? Tell me everything.
Okay, well, I got a massage.
Then I went for a hike, and I ran some errands.
Then I sat in a coffee shop, and I read magazines that I never have time to read.
That's a good one.
then a movie.
and then I went and got frozen yogurt, and I got some for you.
Thanks.
That was my day and my night.
Sounds great.
- What's wrong? - I don't know.
I mean, it was it was great.
but it's not like I can go out there and just do it all over again tomorrow Why not? I sure could.
Well, trust me, you're not missing anything out there.
For me, it's just the work.
That's it! Honey, I was driving home, and started thinking, I have no idea what to do next.
I have nowhere to be tomorrow, and I gotta tell ya, I'm starting to freak out, right? 'Cause I mean, who am I, huh? What do I do? Do I have any skills or even interests? It's like I cashed in my entire personality I mean, my mymy being for my children, and now I'm just this lump of flesh sitting on a stupid couch.
Sorry.
A really nice Italian leather couch, obviously.
You are a wonderful mother.
I mean, can't that count for who you are? Because they grow up, and they leave.
Then what am I gonna do, huh? I'm telling you, I glimpsed my future today and I don't know, hon.
- What's this stuff? - I don't know.
They dropped it off after we moved out of the building.
I think some of it's yours.
You know, man, I thought this was gonna be so cool 401k, leaving the job at the office, not being emotionally attached to every decision.
But I tell you, man, it's an empty feeling.
You know? What the hell am I doing in Berry town, dude? Come on.
You've got mouths to feed, a mortgage, bills it's life.
Don't let the gobblers get you down.
Who the hell even says that? This mug.
I've been looking all over for it.
Dude, that's your inspirational turkey mug.
Too bad you didn't have it today.
That would've helped you out a little bit.
Nah, my dad's got it in for me.
Doesn't matter if I blew that house or not.
Let me see that.
You gotta be kidding me.
What is that? Notes from your serial killer days? No, these are actually the original sketches for "throttle autobahn.
" And now I'm drawing the Berry princesses.
That's a hell of a free fall.
Hey, if their games are so lame, why don't you pitch 'em some new stuff? Just because you're surrounded by those corporate drones doesn't mean you have to be one.
Go in there and show 'em what you got.
Yeah, I should.
You know what you should do? You should go back to that house, tell that lady you're gonna find her a new one.
Whoever said that we have to get kicked around just because we're not running the show anymore? You know? I mean, come on.
We'll be back on top, and until that day, we should go, we should kick some ass and make some serious money.
- Yeah.
Hear, hear.
- Yeah.
Starting tomorrow, no more bitching or moaning.
No more bitching and moaning, man.
Just kickin' ass, Greco and Davis-style, bringin' it to the world, baby.
- Right.
To tomorrow.
- Tomorrow.
Greco! What up, my man? How goes it? Hey, you got a minute? There's something I want to run by you.
- Great.
- You know, what if we took the Berry town engine, right? But we replaced the hillside characters.
We replaced them with zombies, right? They needed some sort of fuel to survive, or something.
what's the problem? You need to talk to Barry Hansen over in concept designs.
He's your guy.
Hansen.
Concept designs.
Okay.
- Brian Davis.
- Mrs.
Elizalde.
I'm sorry to come by unannounced.
I was in the neighborhood, and I was wondering if you had a couple minutes.
Ok, so then let's say that Mandy muffin and her gang are like an opposing force? Am I going too fast here? 'Cause I gotta tell you, you're a really hard read, Bill.
Well, you're gonna want to talk to the boys upstairs in design about this.
- I thought this was design.
- No, this is concept design.
The boys upstairs are design concepts.
Big difference.
I was thinking about what you were saying yesterday how it would be a burden to keep this place.
And the truth is, your children live all over the world, but they they still live on inside you, right? And so will this house.
You know, if you leave now, you'll always have wonderful memories, before it becomes something less to you.
I just never pictured this day happening.
Believe me, I never thought I'd be working in real estate for my father, but things change, right? And sometimes for the best.
At the end of the game, you have to figure out that that orb-like thing in the sky is the only dependable source of energy.
- Cool, man.
- Yeah.
You guys like it? - I love it.
- Awesome.
All right, great.
So what do we do? A little prelim work, or how's that work? Oh, man, we don't have any say in that kind of thing.
Really? They told me to come and see you guys.
Who told you that? Thank you.
Thank you so much.
Have a nice day.
Yes! Yes! Bye now.
I'm glad you guys could make it.
That's great.
I'm sorry I'm late.
- You look incredible.
- Thanks.
And I got your message.
Yeah, you know, it's just these people I don't know if tonight's the best night to reveal everything.
Hey, role-playing's always been part of the job.
- I'm sorry.
It's not me, it's just my - Stop.
Well, Hillman, who is this beautiful woman? This is Heather.
Heather, this is Arnold Fletcher, the guest of honor - How do you do? - And his wife, Catherine.
- It's nice to meet you both.
- You, too.
Are you having a good time? - He couldn't be having more fun.
- Good.
I'm glad.
And have you two been together long? Yeah, we've been out a few times.
Four.
Actually, I think it's only three.
- And what do you, dear? - I'm a chiropractor.
this better have something to do with an apology.
I'm waiting.
You know, you can't just put a sign up there.
Someone actually has to want to sell their home.
Thanks for the tip.
No wonder you're the top agent.
she wants four and a half.
I think you can get six.
What wait.
You got it? I can get six? It's yours.
You want a closer look? She's out for a few hours.
I don't think taking him out for the night could hurt.
Think they're planning your partner promotion out there? Yeah.
If only it were that easy.
What are you doing? Let him think it's in the cards.
Gotta give him credit for trying, even if partner's not gonna happen for him.
Adam, wait.
Nic? - I'm all right.
- Honey.
I'm all right.
Oh, Nic.
I wanna help.
I just wanna make you feel better but I don't know how.
I don't think you can.
I'm sorry.
You okay? Why does everyone have to be so fake? You know, I don't get it.
I'm a big boy.
I may need your friend's chiropractic skills in the morning.
Yeah.
Well, actually, she's just studying to be one.
I see.
Yeah.
She's actually just a dancer.
- Maybe we should - No! No, no, no.
I think somebody should be honest tonight, right? Don't you think? Right? I was once a dancer.
What style? Depends on the song.
I work at a place called the Jaguar Lounge on Olympic.
I don't know how you did it, but nicely done.
Opening my mouth doesn't always get me into trouble.
I bet.
So if we sell this house, do you want to split the commission? Sure, sure.
I could use some cash.
Seems like we make a pretty good team.
Yeah.
Yeah, as long as I do all the work.
There was a time I had nothing to give and I needed shelter from the storm I was in when it all got too heavy you carried my weight and I want to hold you and I wanna say What was that? I thought she was gone.
Well, I think she may be back.
Hello? Hurry up.
Yeah, yeah.
Deen? Honey, I-I-I'm sorry.
I-I really I should have asked.
Is this okay? I don't care.
- It smells great.
- Yeah? - Cupcakes.
- Yep.
Actually, I made 'em for you.
- All of 'em? - I made one batch, and they weren't very good, so then I made a second batch, and they were better, but not great.
So then I made a third batch, and I just I did it a little a few things differently.
I know it doesn't make any sense, but it was just it was all I could think of.
Thanks, honey.
Thanks.
- Can I try one? - Sure.
You could try let's see 30.
- Okay.
- No, no, no, no, no.
This thisthis one's your best bet.
Oh, my god.
This is the greatest cupcake I've ever had in my life.
And you say you don't have any skills? you're a master cupcaker.
You could sell these and make a fortune.
- Yeah, right.
- No, I'm serious.
You're wasting your talent on me.
Do you really think I could do it? Mrs.
Fields, Mrs.
Beasley, meet Mrs.
Greco.
I like this one.
Try that one, too.
Oh, my god.
What the hell were you thinking, man? - Bringing a stripper to the - dude, don't.
I don't care if she has a heart of gold right now.
All right? 'Cause that's all she was to those people a stripper.
And then you parade her around as your girl a month after you get left at the altar.
And then then you announce what she did for a living! And the only good news is that a lot of people had almost as much to drink as you and think you were joking.
Look, so if you want to make partner look, I'm not gonna make partner, Jimmy.
All right? I won't.
I heard Fletcher talking.
Fletcher doesn't make the decisions.
He's just one guy.
Well, even if I did, is that what I want? Is that what I really want? To be one of those guys? Listen, man.
I'm sure Heather is a great girl, but are you really gonna throw away everything you've worked for? Years of law school, all the 80-hour weeks.
Because if you don't make partner here, you're not making it anywhere else, not after all this time.
You gotta make some choices.
What's really important to you? Get in.
Over here, you've got your stream, and I was actually thinking that it could be made of honey.
And it also provides a play border, as you can see, and on the left side, we'll have some interactive lighting.
It's basically that.
And how long before rudimentary character work is ready to be put into the temp game engine? About, six months.
Great, and fully functioning environment? About a year.
And the beta? and the beta would be due in about year and a half.
And ready for final delivery? about two years.
Dave, are you okay? No.
Actually, I'm not.
Can you excuse me for a second, please? I'm I'm, I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
Just need a second.
Oh, my god.
- Can we talk? - Sure.
You've got four floors.
So Well, hi, for starters.
Hi.
I guess I just wanted you to know I'm sorry we got interrupted last night.
I'm not.
Okay.
Look, it's not gonna happen between us.
I've worked here for five years.
I'm one of the most respected agents in the company, and I'm not gonna jeopardize that by getting involved with the boss' son.
We got a little caught up in the moment last night.
It happens.
It seemed like you were a lot caught up in the moment last night.
And as far as I'm concerned, last night never happened.
From now on, it's strictly business between us.
Great job on the Elizalde house.
It's.
.
It's Bridget's, actually.
Yeah, I heard.
I also heard who really got it done.
I decided to let you go early.
- You're firing me? - No let you go out there and do your thing.
Orientation's over.
I might as well see what you can do sooner than later.
Thank you.
Thinking of doing a little decorating? I'm not really the decorating type.
Yeah, I remember.
You'd never even unpack your bags when you'd come to visit me.
I never really felt at home there.
Hopefully you'll feel at home here.
Yeah, yeah, I was actually, just doing that.
See ya.
So you gave them cereal for dinner? I told you, Deena.
I overcooked the fish sticks, okay? The girls are fine.
Everything's gonna be okay.
Okay, Dave.
I was just kidding around.
I don't want to be critiqued every time we do a trade-off.
That's not gonna work for me.
It's hard enough as it is.
I got stuff going on with work.
Well, I guess they didn't waste any time, huh? No, everything's fine.
It's great.
I'm having a great time working on some really cool stuff.
- It's just deadlines.
- Okay.
Well, actually, that's I-I-I kind of wanted to, talk to you about an idea that I had.
- About my work? - No, for me.
Remember how we used to talk out me selling my cupcakes? Well, now that I'm gonna have a few free days a week, I started to think maybe I could get a business of the ground.
A business? A cupcake business.
- You think it's a bad idea.
- No, no.
- Yeah, you do.
- No, I don't.
- I think it's a great idea.
- Really? - Yeah.
- Yeah? 'Cause I-I kind of thought you'd think it was stupid.
You know, bored old housewife, just looking for something to do make cupcakes.
I think it's great Yeah? Adam.
- What are you doing here? - Do you have a second? Actually, I'm totally late.
What's up? Everything okay, Summer? I'm fine, Tony.
Can we go somewhere? What's wrong? We need to talk.
About what? Us.
I think it's a good area for us to talk about.
Hi.
Come on in.
I thought you guys might like some cupcakes.
My friend made them for me because she thought they might make me feel better.
- And did they? - Not really.
Please.
No, sorry.
Just the box.
You stand.
Could you tell us your name? I'm Nicole.
I'm a widow.
My husband Angelo died in a car accident in Italy a few weeks ago, and I'm sorry.
It's okay.
All my friends they keep trying to make me feel better with cupcakes and flowers.
"cheer up.
" Like god forbid I be sad that I'm never gonna see this man again, or he'll never see his child.
Or it's, "how are you?" But no one sticks around long enough to find out, do they? Or then there's, "are you okay?" No, I'm not okay! You know that.
You know I'm not okay.
I don't know.
Maybe they're just afraid, or they don't understand.
I They don't.
- Do they? - No.
Good.
I mean, not good.
Just it's good that I'm not the only one that feels this way.
But the cupcakes look good.
There's plenty for everyone.
Thank you.
- Cupcakes? - Yup.
Guess she thinks there's a market there.
- You okay with that? - I don't know.
it'd be worse if she was designing video games.
- Cupcakes - Well, they do kick ass.
Yeah.
They are really, really good.
Just make sure they're moist.
Nothing worse than a dry cupcake.
Yeah.
They gotta be moist.
Moist is the key.
Supple, even.
Totally.
Like, the weight of the frosting could almost bring the whole thing down.
- I love cupcakes.
- Yeah, me, too.
Listen, dude.
Thanks for letting me stay here this long, huh? No problem.
Won't be forever.
- Yeah.
No problem.
- Good Night.
Oh, god.
What? What's the matter? Well, technically, this is only our fourth date.
So are we not about to have sex on our wedding night? shut up.
All right.
Here we go!
We should live it while we can.
You're thinking about getting a divorce? Yes.
You hear from the guys at K.
C.
? I actually did.
They called this morning.
Do they want to buy the game? No, they don't, they don't want to buy the game.
They did offer me a job, and I took it.
I really think that this is the best move for you right now.
Now, obviously, I need a job and I need the money, and I appreciate what you're offering.
That's why I took you up on it.
Well, I'm glad you changed your mind.
- Want a lap dance? - Yes, please.
My real name it's Heather.
So you never went, right, to that Cuban place? 'Cause maybe sometime we could go.
Angelo was just a big kid who loved soccer and cartoons and me.
Your mother was a stripper? You're kidding, right? Your mother? No.
I basically grew up in the back of a strip club.
And she taught me all my best moves.
And what was her stripper name? Spring? Cute.
No, actually she just went with her middle name Donna.
Well, that's not very strippery.
Well, what can I say? She wasn't very creative.
I haven't done this in a long time stay up all night since high school, I think.
You know, just talking.
Nothing else.
Well, that's one of my rules.
You come with rules? No sex until the fifth date.
- And what date is this? - Two.
- Really? That's all? - Sorry.
Well, why number five? That seems kind of random.
I never have sex on a first date.
Date number two since no one acts like their real selves on a first date.
The second date is kind of like another first date.
Date number three everyone expects the third date to be the sex date, so I like to make a guy prove he'll go one more.
And, why not date number four? no real reason, except that five is kind of my lucky number.
well, it seems that you Sounds like you put a lot of thought into this.
You're gonna be late for work.
What, you worried I'm gonna get fired? Not at all.
You could always tell them you stayed up all night not having sex with a stripper.
Who leaves a magazine out for expectant parents called "dream vacations"? "Here's something you won't be experiencing for the next 15 years of your life, but, hey, enjoy the pictures.
" Okay.
You need to relax.
It's just a job.
What are you so nervous about? Because it's gonna be a disaster.
Maybe it'll just bring you and dad closer together.
Are you high? I spent my whole life stoning to him tell me how and why I'm doing everything wrong.
He's condescending, arrogant, and he likes to yell at people, and I'm gonna work for him.
Why did you take this job anyway? Because I'm an idiot and in debt, and I need to make some serious cash, like, yesterday.
Unfortunately, this is the best offer I have by far.
- Wanna know what I think? - Nope.
I think you want his approval.
I think it's a classic father-son dynamic.
Well, thank you, Cat Stevens.
Whatever.
It just seems like it's just bothering you more than it should.
The truth is, part of me feels like I'm betraying mom by working with him.
She'd hate this.
Sorry to make you wait.
It's been crazy here this morning.
How have you been feeling? You been staying off your feet? I've been disgustingly inactive.
I have zero contractions.
Can I please get back to my life now? Not yet.
Your tests show that you're still at a high risk for pre-term labor.
Nicole, losing a spouse is a traumatic event, both mentally and physically, and stress is very unhealthy when you're pregnant.
There's a grief counseling group I'd like you to attend.
Well, I mean, I deal with things on my own.
I- I can't just get up in front of all those people.
It's just weird.
Those people are there to help you.
And this is not a suggestion.
It's a prescription.
You need to start dealing with this now, for you and, more importantly, for your baby.
I'll get you some information.
I cannot sit around and grieve with a bunch of strangers.
You wanna go work for dad instead? We can switch.
I see you got a real car.
Actually, it's Nicole's new one.
I'm just borrowing it until I figure out what I'm getting.
Good idea.
I always say, a car can't make a sale, but it definitely can kill one, and I hate anything that'll kill a sale.
Having second thoughts? So we should talk about how this is gonna work between you and me, seeing that we don't have the smoothest history.
So it's probably better if we just keep things business between us.
Treat me like anyone else.
I'm not expecting any favors, and I won't be asking for any.
I agree.
- Morning, Mr.
Davis.
- Dump the Danish, bob.
You can't stay lean and focused if you're in a sugar coma at 11:00.
Welcome to the company.
You can feel the energy, can't you? I'm excited to get started.
I've decided to have you shadow someone for a couple of weeks.
Why? So you can see how things are done around here.
You wouldn't expect me to hire a blind man and have him get me a cup of coffee the first day, would you? You'll get a salary, but no commissions yet.
I don't need to shadow anyone, dad.
We both know I can do this job, and commission's the main reason I took it.
- You know, just because I - Son.
I'm the boss.
It's business.
It's my business, and this is the way I operate when anyone starts here, so get used to it.
Girls, I want your shoes and coats on.
- Daddy's gonna be here - Any second.
When'd you get here? - Hi, daddy! - Hey, what's up my beautiful girl? Good to see you.
Give me a hug.
You got two minutes to go.
Come on.
You gotta get your coats on.
Time for school.
Where's Carrie? She didn't have a good night last night, so Maria's upstairs putting her down for her nap.
Oh, I cleaned the sheets.
You didn't have to do that.
Well, you're here with the girls for three days, I figured the least I could do is give you some clean sheets.
Well, thanks.
Is this really gonna work? I mean, do separated people actually switch off living in their own house? Are we crazy? We're gonna be fine.
You know why? 'Cause it's not about you and me.
The most important thing are the girls, and keeping their lives stable is all that matters.
Okay.
Mommy has a sleepover with aunt Nic this weekend.
Yeah, she sure does.
She's going to aunt Nic's, and she's gonna get crazy.
Come on.
Let's go.
Why are you, so dressed up? I thought you didn't start work till Monday.
Yeah, they called and said that it was gonna be a crazy week next week, so they wanted me to jump in.
I'm excited.
I think it's gonna be great there.
Well, I'm glad you're looking forward to it.
You know, if you don't have time to do the switch-off thing, we can do it later.
I can stay with the girls this weekend.
We gotta be consistent.
We told 'em this is what we're gonna do.
We gotta do it right.
You're right.
Okay.
- Yeah? - Yeah.
All right, girls.
Come on, girls.
Give mommy a kiss now.
- Bye, baby.
- Come on, come on, come on.
- Besos, besos.
- Bye, bye.
- I love you guys.
- We love you.
Have fun, okay? Come on, let's go.
We're gonna be late.
Hey, you always said that you could use a little mommy time, right? Think of this as a 3-day vacation.
What are you gonna do? I don't know.
everything I can, I guess, you know? I'm excited, sure.
I just I feel guilty leaving them.
Everything's gonna be fine.
I am not a complete nimrod.
Well, just a little.
- Enjoy it while you can, okay? - I totally will.
Okay, girls.
Come on! this would be Brian, our new agent starting today.
Sit down.
In order for Brian to get the in and outs of how Davis realty works, I want him to shadow someone for a couple of weeks.
I know it's an inconvenience, but I am seeking a volunteer.
Have I failed to mention that Brian's last name is Davis, and it's not a coincidence? Bridget, nice of you to stop by, and just in time.
Just in time for what? Our newest agent needs mentor, and you obviously need to be traveling with someone who will get you to work on time.
So as of this morning, Brian will shadow Bridget.
Bridget, this is Brian.
Hi.
Hi.
- Morning, everyone.
- Morning.
I am excited to welcome our newest team member.
Let's give him a big hello.
Dave Greco, everybody! hey, everybody.
Thanks, everybody.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Really appreciate it.
Dave, I think I speak for everyone here when I say that we are really big fans of your work.
"Throttle autobahn"- - stuff of legend.
- Incredible textures, man.
Well, thank you.
Thank you very much.
Killer interface.
I'm glad you dug it.
Thought I'd start today by giving you a little walk-through of our latest and greatest.
There's a concept book in front of you if you want to follow along.
The title of the game is "Very, very Berry town.
" You've probably heard of it.
At least, your kids have.
And this is something that I would be working on? We think you're just the man to bring Berry town to life.
You guys are joking, right? I-I-I mean, have you ever actually played "throttle autobahn"? Are you kidding? I couldn't turn it off.
The missus wanted to throttle me.
This feels so good.
How long did you say it was since your last massage? What year is this? mirror reflection, I'm dancing with myself when there's no one else in sight in the crowded, lonely night well, I waited so long for my love vibration and I'm dancing with myself I'm dancing with myself I'm dancing with myself well, there's nothing to lose, and there's nothing to prove but I'll be dancing with myself I looked all over the world Throwing the party for Fletcher is just the right move.
- Yeah, you think? - Hell, yeah, man.
The partners see you working your ass off, hosting parties, showing them things are back in order.
That's what they need if they're gonna have enough confidence to make you one of 'em.
Good, because this thing is costing me a fortune.
It's worth it.
Trust me.
You just spend whatever you gotta do.
Adam? I have Heather on line three.
Yeah.
Tell her I'll call her back.
- Who's Heather? - No one someone, but, you know, just whatever.
Nice! Get right back up on that horse, baby.
Giddyap.
Is Heather coming to the party tomorrow night? I don't know.
I haven't thought about I mean I don't know.
I don't think so.
So, when do I get to meet her? I gotta give my okay.
Well, actually, you've already met her when her name was Summer.
Get the hell out of here.
You've been hanging with the stripper? - From your wedding night? - Yeah.
- Man.
That is just - crazy, I know.
No, I was gonna say perfect.
Look, the last thing you need is a relationship.
She's the perfect rebound girl.
Plus, you've already seen her naked, which means you already know what you're getting into.
And as I recall, it was, it was pretty good.
- How's the sex? - Is it it's off the charts, right? Come on.
Show a brother some love.
Incredible.
Incredible.
well, you know, now I know why you're not bringing her to the party.
You know, that would be, - that'd be interesting.
- Yeah.
Yeah.
Interesting.
I've had my eye on this listing for almost a year, so I'd appreciate it if you just observed when we get inside.
Sure, of course.
It's your deal.
And by "observe," that's just a polite way of saying, "keep your mouth shut.
" This isn't "bring your kids to work" day.
I do have my real estate license.
Right, and I have my driver's license, so I should be driving in the Indy 500 next year.
Not the way you drive.
You just let the professional handle this.
Stand there and look cute.
Is that milk? Maybe we should get you a straw to go with your latte next time.
I guess this kind of is "bring your kids to work" day.
Right on time.
Hello again.
Mrs.
Elizalde.
Hi.
Nice to see you.
- Please come in.
- Thank you.
Watch and learn.
That was great, Laura.
Wasn't it? Hi.
We just started a moment ago.
You're welcome to join.
I-I wasn't looking for this.
It was hard for me the first time, too.
Well, you know, I this kind of thing really isn't for me, you know? I-I-I-I have friends that I can talk to.
You're lucky.
You're lucky they understand.
That's all nine of us in this very room.
My husband took this before he passed.
How do your kids feel about your selling? I can't say they're very pleased, but they understand that this is too much for me to maintain alone at my age.
They want me to be happy.
Of course.
That makes sense.
But it is going to be hard to say good-bye to this home.
This has been like another child for me.
So the difference is, you get to see your other kids again, but this is really good-bye.
I'll be back in the office later.
But you know what? Sometimes sang good-bye is the right thing to do.
I left you alone in there for 90 seconds.
I told you to keep your mouth shut.
I'm sorry if I respect the woman enough to want to make sure she's making the right decision.
Who cares what you think? Sometimes honesty is not the best policy.
Sometimes the seller needs help realizing they want to sell.
So you'd rather convince this woman to get rid of her house and not worry at all about how she feels? I should kill your father for putting me on this babysitting assignment.
Hasn't been a thrill for me, either.
The only reason you got this job is because you blew your last one, and your daddy had to bail you out.
What are you gonna do when you blow this one? Could you please open the door? Come on! Bridget! He told you everything? Did he call here just to complain about me? No.
He's my father, too.
He called to check up on me.
I asked him how his day was.
He's happy you're there, Bri.
Really.
Did he say that? No, but he didn't say he wasn't.
You know what? Can we not talk about dad anymore? 9:00 to 5:00 is enough.
Thanks for getting the ham.
It's for a veal saltimbocca I'm making.
Angelo taught me to do it.
For some reason, I miss him so much more when I'm cooking.
Wait.
Did you go to that meeting today? Well, sort of.
I know I have to, but I have you.
I have friends.
I can do the whole exact process without the stranger factor.
You know, some people don't even have that.
How are you feeling? Okay.
I can't believe dad called you just to complain about me.
Why is he such an ass? Hey, you know, I gotta get to Dave's.
But we'll talk later, okay? Bye.
Hello.
Hello.
I can't get the stupid refrigerator door closed.
Not exactly "how was your day?" But I'll take what I can get.
- What's in those boxes anyway? - Cheese and stuff.
I'm having a work thing here, a few people, tomorrow night.
They must really like cheese.
Yeah.
So, what should I wear? Adam, I'm kidding.
I'm not coming to your work party.
Stay calm.
No.
You should come.
Really, it's okay.
I Understand.
No, I'm serious.
I mean, why not? You don't have to invite me just 'cause I found your cheese.
I'm not.
I'm inviting you because it'll be more fun to have you here with me.
Okay.
Wait a second.
I just remembered.
I don't invite girls to work parties until after the fifth date.
Shut up.
Sorry.
Don't want to be an outlaw always on the run spending his money on now it will be mapping some thunderstorms by Hi.
How was your day? Tell me everything.
Okay, well, I got a massage.
Then I went for a hike, and I ran some errands.
Then I sat in a coffee shop, and I read magazines that I never have time to read.
That's a good one.
then a movie.
and then I went and got frozen yogurt, and I got some for you.
Thanks.
That was my day and my night.
Sounds great.
- What's wrong? - I don't know.
I mean, it was it was great.
but it's not like I can go out there and just do it all over again tomorrow Why not? I sure could.
Well, trust me, you're not missing anything out there.
For me, it's just the work.
That's it! Honey, I was driving home, and started thinking, I have no idea what to do next.
I have nowhere to be tomorrow, and I gotta tell ya, I'm starting to freak out, right? 'Cause I mean, who am I, huh? What do I do? Do I have any skills or even interests? It's like I cashed in my entire personality I mean, my mymy being for my children, and now I'm just this lump of flesh sitting on a stupid couch.
Sorry.
A really nice Italian leather couch, obviously.
You are a wonderful mother.
I mean, can't that count for who you are? Because they grow up, and they leave.
Then what am I gonna do, huh? I'm telling you, I glimpsed my future today and I don't know, hon.
- What's this stuff? - I don't know.
They dropped it off after we moved out of the building.
I think some of it's yours.
You know, man, I thought this was gonna be so cool 401k, leaving the job at the office, not being emotionally attached to every decision.
But I tell you, man, it's an empty feeling.
You know? What the hell am I doing in Berry town, dude? Come on.
You've got mouths to feed, a mortgage, bills it's life.
Don't let the gobblers get you down.
Who the hell even says that? This mug.
I've been looking all over for it.
Dude, that's your inspirational turkey mug.
Too bad you didn't have it today.
That would've helped you out a little bit.
Nah, my dad's got it in for me.
Doesn't matter if I blew that house or not.
Let me see that.
You gotta be kidding me.
What is that? Notes from your serial killer days? No, these are actually the original sketches for "throttle autobahn.
" And now I'm drawing the Berry princesses.
That's a hell of a free fall.
Hey, if their games are so lame, why don't you pitch 'em some new stuff? Just because you're surrounded by those corporate drones doesn't mean you have to be one.
Go in there and show 'em what you got.
Yeah, I should.
You know what you should do? You should go back to that house, tell that lady you're gonna find her a new one.
Whoever said that we have to get kicked around just because we're not running the show anymore? You know? I mean, come on.
We'll be back on top, and until that day, we should go, we should kick some ass and make some serious money.
- Yeah.
Hear, hear.
- Yeah.
Starting tomorrow, no more bitching or moaning.
No more bitching and moaning, man.
Just kickin' ass, Greco and Davis-style, bringin' it to the world, baby.
- Right.
To tomorrow.
- Tomorrow.
Greco! What up, my man? How goes it? Hey, you got a minute? There's something I want to run by you.
- Great.
- You know, what if we took the Berry town engine, right? But we replaced the hillside characters.
We replaced them with zombies, right? They needed some sort of fuel to survive, or something.
what's the problem? You need to talk to Barry Hansen over in concept designs.
He's your guy.
Hansen.
Concept designs.
Okay.
- Brian Davis.
- Mrs.
Elizalde.
I'm sorry to come by unannounced.
I was in the neighborhood, and I was wondering if you had a couple minutes.
Ok, so then let's say that Mandy muffin and her gang are like an opposing force? Am I going too fast here? 'Cause I gotta tell you, you're a really hard read, Bill.
Well, you're gonna want to talk to the boys upstairs in design about this.
- I thought this was design.
- No, this is concept design.
The boys upstairs are design concepts.
Big difference.
I was thinking about what you were saying yesterday how it would be a burden to keep this place.
And the truth is, your children live all over the world, but they they still live on inside you, right? And so will this house.
You know, if you leave now, you'll always have wonderful memories, before it becomes something less to you.
I just never pictured this day happening.
Believe me, I never thought I'd be working in real estate for my father, but things change, right? And sometimes for the best.
At the end of the game, you have to figure out that that orb-like thing in the sky is the only dependable source of energy.
- Cool, man.
- Yeah.
You guys like it? - I love it.
- Awesome.
All right, great.
So what do we do? A little prelim work, or how's that work? Oh, man, we don't have any say in that kind of thing.
Really? They told me to come and see you guys.
Who told you that? Thank you.
Thank you so much.
Have a nice day.
Yes! Yes! Bye now.
I'm glad you guys could make it.
That's great.
I'm sorry I'm late.
- You look incredible.
- Thanks.
And I got your message.
Yeah, you know, it's just these people I don't know if tonight's the best night to reveal everything.
Hey, role-playing's always been part of the job.
- I'm sorry.
It's not me, it's just my - Stop.
Well, Hillman, who is this beautiful woman? This is Heather.
Heather, this is Arnold Fletcher, the guest of honor - How do you do? - And his wife, Catherine.
- It's nice to meet you both.
- You, too.
Are you having a good time? - He couldn't be having more fun.
- Good.
I'm glad.
And have you two been together long? Yeah, we've been out a few times.
Four.
Actually, I think it's only three.
- And what do you, dear? - I'm a chiropractor.
this better have something to do with an apology.
I'm waiting.
You know, you can't just put a sign up there.
Someone actually has to want to sell their home.
Thanks for the tip.
No wonder you're the top agent.
she wants four and a half.
I think you can get six.
What wait.
You got it? I can get six? It's yours.
You want a closer look? She's out for a few hours.
I don't think taking him out for the night could hurt.
Think they're planning your partner promotion out there? Yeah.
If only it were that easy.
What are you doing? Let him think it's in the cards.
Gotta give him credit for trying, even if partner's not gonna happen for him.
Adam, wait.
Nic? - I'm all right.
- Honey.
I'm all right.
Oh, Nic.
I wanna help.
I just wanna make you feel better but I don't know how.
I don't think you can.
I'm sorry.
You okay? Why does everyone have to be so fake? You know, I don't get it.
I'm a big boy.
I may need your friend's chiropractic skills in the morning.
Yeah.
Well, actually, she's just studying to be one.
I see.
Yeah.
She's actually just a dancer.
- Maybe we should - No! No, no, no.
I think somebody should be honest tonight, right? Don't you think? Right? I was once a dancer.
What style? Depends on the song.
I work at a place called the Jaguar Lounge on Olympic.
I don't know how you did it, but nicely done.
Opening my mouth doesn't always get me into trouble.
I bet.
So if we sell this house, do you want to split the commission? Sure, sure.
I could use some cash.
Seems like we make a pretty good team.
Yeah.
Yeah, as long as I do all the work.
There was a time I had nothing to give and I needed shelter from the storm I was in when it all got too heavy you carried my weight and I want to hold you and I wanna say What was that? I thought she was gone.
Well, I think she may be back.
Hello? Hurry up.
Yeah, yeah.
Deen? Honey, I-I-I'm sorry.
I-I really I should have asked.
Is this okay? I don't care.
- It smells great.
- Yeah? - Cupcakes.
- Yep.
Actually, I made 'em for you.
- All of 'em? - I made one batch, and they weren't very good, so then I made a second batch, and they were better, but not great.
So then I made a third batch, and I just I did it a little a few things differently.
I know it doesn't make any sense, but it was just it was all I could think of.
Thanks, honey.
Thanks.
- Can I try one? - Sure.
You could try let's see 30.
- Okay.
- No, no, no, no, no.
This thisthis one's your best bet.
Oh, my god.
This is the greatest cupcake I've ever had in my life.
And you say you don't have any skills? you're a master cupcaker.
You could sell these and make a fortune.
- Yeah, right.
- No, I'm serious.
You're wasting your talent on me.
Do you really think I could do it? Mrs.
Fields, Mrs.
Beasley, meet Mrs.
Greco.
I like this one.
Try that one, too.
Oh, my god.
What the hell were you thinking, man? - Bringing a stripper to the - dude, don't.
I don't care if she has a heart of gold right now.
All right? 'Cause that's all she was to those people a stripper.
And then you parade her around as your girl a month after you get left at the altar.
And then then you announce what she did for a living! And the only good news is that a lot of people had almost as much to drink as you and think you were joking.
Look, so if you want to make partner look, I'm not gonna make partner, Jimmy.
All right? I won't.
I heard Fletcher talking.
Fletcher doesn't make the decisions.
He's just one guy.
Well, even if I did, is that what I want? Is that what I really want? To be one of those guys? Listen, man.
I'm sure Heather is a great girl, but are you really gonna throw away everything you've worked for? Years of law school, all the 80-hour weeks.
Because if you don't make partner here, you're not making it anywhere else, not after all this time.
You gotta make some choices.
What's really important to you? Get in.
Over here, you've got your stream, and I was actually thinking that it could be made of honey.
And it also provides a play border, as you can see, and on the left side, we'll have some interactive lighting.
It's basically that.
And how long before rudimentary character work is ready to be put into the temp game engine? About, six months.
Great, and fully functioning environment? About a year.
And the beta? and the beta would be due in about year and a half.
And ready for final delivery? about two years.
Dave, are you okay? No.
Actually, I'm not.
Can you excuse me for a second, please? I'm I'm, I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
Just need a second.
Oh, my god.
- Can we talk? - Sure.
You've got four floors.
So Well, hi, for starters.
Hi.
I guess I just wanted you to know I'm sorry we got interrupted last night.
I'm not.
Okay.
Look, it's not gonna happen between us.
I've worked here for five years.
I'm one of the most respected agents in the company, and I'm not gonna jeopardize that by getting involved with the boss' son.
We got a little caught up in the moment last night.
It happens.
It seemed like you were a lot caught up in the moment last night.
And as far as I'm concerned, last night never happened.
From now on, it's strictly business between us.
Great job on the Elizalde house.
It's.
.
It's Bridget's, actually.
Yeah, I heard.
I also heard who really got it done.
I decided to let you go early.
- You're firing me? - No let you go out there and do your thing.
Orientation's over.
I might as well see what you can do sooner than later.
Thank you.
Thinking of doing a little decorating? I'm not really the decorating type.
Yeah, I remember.
You'd never even unpack your bags when you'd come to visit me.
I never really felt at home there.
Hopefully you'll feel at home here.
Yeah, yeah, I was actually, just doing that.
See ya.
So you gave them cereal for dinner? I told you, Deena.
I overcooked the fish sticks, okay? The girls are fine.
Everything's gonna be okay.
Okay, Dave.
I was just kidding around.
I don't want to be critiqued every time we do a trade-off.
That's not gonna work for me.
It's hard enough as it is.
I got stuff going on with work.
Well, I guess they didn't waste any time, huh? No, everything's fine.
It's great.
I'm having a great time working on some really cool stuff.
- It's just deadlines.
- Okay.
Well, actually, that's I-I-I kind of wanted to, talk to you about an idea that I had.
- About my work? - No, for me.
Remember how we used to talk out me selling my cupcakes? Well, now that I'm gonna have a few free days a week, I started to think maybe I could get a business of the ground.
A business? A cupcake business.
- You think it's a bad idea.
- No, no.
- Yeah, you do.
- No, I don't.
- I think it's a great idea.
- Really? - Yeah.
- Yeah? 'Cause I-I kind of thought you'd think it was stupid.
You know, bored old housewife, just looking for something to do make cupcakes.
I think it's great Yeah? Adam.
- What are you doing here? - Do you have a second? Actually, I'm totally late.
What's up? Everything okay, Summer? I'm fine, Tony.
Can we go somewhere? What's wrong? We need to talk.
About what? Us.
I think it's a good area for us to talk about.
Hi.
Come on in.
I thought you guys might like some cupcakes.
My friend made them for me because she thought they might make me feel better.
- And did they? - Not really.
Please.
No, sorry.
Just the box.
You stand.
Could you tell us your name? I'm Nicole.
I'm a widow.
My husband Angelo died in a car accident in Italy a few weeks ago, and I'm sorry.
It's okay.
All my friends they keep trying to make me feel better with cupcakes and flowers.
"cheer up.
" Like god forbid I be sad that I'm never gonna see this man again, or he'll never see his child.
Or it's, "how are you?" But no one sticks around long enough to find out, do they? Or then there's, "are you okay?" No, I'm not okay! You know that.
You know I'm not okay.
I don't know.
Maybe they're just afraid, or they don't understand.
I They don't.
- Do they? - No.
Good.
I mean, not good.
Just it's good that I'm not the only one that feels this way.
But the cupcakes look good.
There's plenty for everyone.
Thank you.
- Cupcakes? - Yup.
Guess she thinks there's a market there.
- You okay with that? - I don't know.
it'd be worse if she was designing video games.
- Cupcakes - Well, they do kick ass.
Yeah.
They are really, really good.
Just make sure they're moist.
Nothing worse than a dry cupcake.
Yeah.
They gotta be moist.
Moist is the key.
Supple, even.
Totally.
Like, the weight of the frosting could almost bring the whole thing down.
- I love cupcakes.
- Yeah, me, too.
Listen, dude.
Thanks for letting me stay here this long, huh? No problem.
Won't be forever.
- Yeah.
No problem.
- Good Night.
Oh, god.
What? What's the matter? Well, technically, this is only our fourth date.
So are we not about to have sex on our wedding night? shut up.
All right.
Here we go!