Fantasy Island (2021) s02e07 Episode Script

Previously on "Fantasy Island"
I think this old chair
was your great-uncle's,
but I redid the rattan and
This is perfect.
- What's all this?
- I'm taking you to prom.
I have never seen Elenita happier.
- And I love him.
- I love you, too.
My fantasy is to find
my biological father.
I was conceived in the middle
of a hurricane
Hurricane Helene.
I was in the jungle
during Hurricane Helene.
This way!
I found shelter!
This is gonna sound crazy,
but I think I'm your daughter.
I don't think anyone knows
how to be a parent.
Yeah, but most people get
a starter model to warm up on.
She's still trying to
figure it all out.
Bless her.
She's mourning her mother.
Thanks, Dad.
My birthday is me and my mom.
And every time I look across
the table, she's not there.
You're there.
There is nothing more important to me
than your relationship with Helene.
I can't see you anymore.
Please,
believe me when I tell you
that this is for the best, Javier.
- Elena
- I'm sorry.
You're good.
Breaking up with Javier
was the right decision.
You did the right thing.
You did the right thing.
I did the right thing.
Welcome to Fantasy Island.
Good morning, Elena.
Good morning.
Can you speak to me in Spanish?
I can't go two lifetimes
only speaking English.
Good morning, Ruby.
Ah.
Are you okay?
Yes.
Everything's fine.
Look at this place.
Graham family, I'm Elena Roarke.
I'm your host,
and this is my associate, Ruby.
I'm Amber.
This is my husband, Dan,
and our beautiful offspring,
Ryleigh and Trevor.
Ah, nice to meet you.
Uh, please follow me this way.
Oh, we aren't going anywhere
until we get our
first vacation picture.
Mom, seriously?
I look like a bridge troll.
Ryleigh, you're 16 and gorgeous.
How about this?
Ash will take you to your suite
to get settled,
and I promise we'll get
the perfect family photo
but a little later.
High sun equals harsh shadows.
Okay, I'm holding you to it.
I bought us the cutest
matching outfits.
I am not wearing khakis.
- Ms. Roarke.
- Isaiah Hughes.
So nice to meet in person,
and you can call me Elena, please.
- This is Ruby.
- Welcome, Isaiah.
Mr. Hughes, this is for you.
This is it?
And please open it
whenever you're ready.
This place has a bar, yeah?
Yeah, there's a nice spot
just down the beach.
Welcome to Fantasy Island.
What was that all about?
Mr. Hughes's fantasy
is to know the date of his death,
which is written in that envelope.
Hmm. Oh, my God.
Hey.
Morning.
Whoa.
Um, a cold front just blew in.
I don't know what you mean.
Elena
You know you can talk to me, right?
- Yes, I know.
- Yes, of course.
Do me a favor
Um, follow up with Mr. Hughes.
I can handle the Graham family.
My family doesn't know
I'm here for a fantasy,
not even Dan.
You won't say anything.
Will you?
My lips are sealed.
Now, tell me
What can the Island do for you?
I love my family so much,
but I feel like I'm failing them.
- In what way?
- They're not happy.
Nobody's happy all the time.
But shouldn't we try to be?
I grew up in chaos.
My parents screamed
at each other constantly,
breaking up and getting back
together every other week.
Neither of them could hold a job.
We got evicted from
every place we lived.
That must have been very hard.
I learned to cope,
and when things got really bad,
I'd recite the multiplication
table to myself.
If you want to know 12 times 7,
I'm your girl.
Oh, and I also always know
where the exit is.
Well, you've clearly broken that cycle.
I gave them everything.
I didn't have
Safety, stability, encouragement.
And it's not enough?
Look at her.
She's the star of the tennis team.
But it means nothing to her.
She wants to quit.
And Trevor, he is so damn smart,
but he's living his life on devices.
Ah, he was mad at me for posting this,
but I look at it all the time.
I miss him.
Where does your husband, Dan,
fit into this?
Nobody's bleeding and
nothing's on fire, Dan's good.
We look so in love here, don't we?
Yes.
He doesn't even see me anymore
not like this.
These pictures are just, moments.
My fantasy,
is for my family to be
as happy as they look,
on social media.
Can you do that?
I can.
Now let's go take
that family photo, come on.
Hey, Roarke, what kind
of socks do pirates wear?
- Oh, my God, Dad.
- Ryleigh, stand up straight.
- I have no idea.
- Arrr-gyle.
Dad, it's not funny.
- Trevor, your phone.
- Every time.
Come on, buys,
the faster we pull it together,
the faster this will be over.
Dan, are you tucking in your shirt?
Mom, I almost
beat this level. Just let me
Stand still and look happy, damn it.
Okay.
Smiles everyone.
Perfect.
Oh, get this thing off of me
before I turn basic forever.
Too late.
So, what do you think?
We could take a day cruise,
a balloon tour.
Oh, look, snorkeling.
That sounds like fun, right?
Maybe you girls can explore the resort.
See that pool?
What about you and Trevor?
I'm not gonna be able to relax
until I grade these papers,
and he's clearly grown roots.
Honey, I was hoping we
could do something together,
as a family.
We have all weekend.
Oh, you know, Ry,
I saw some tennis courts.
Maybe we could check 'em out
and get in a volley or two.
Yeah, that is so not gonna happen.
Or I could just sit here,
alone.
Oh, wow.
This is, like, Christmas card worthy.
It doesn't even need a filter.
You know, on second thought
maybe we should go snorkeling.
Hold up.
Did somebody say snorkeling?
Because I love snorkeling.
Very funny.
Snorkeling's lame.
Whatever, I get it.
Next boat leaves in half an hour.
Hey, Mom,
you brought
that reef-safe suntan lotion, right?
'Cause I am so psyched
to go snorkeling.
You okay, Mom?
I just
It's so wonderful
to see you all so happy.
Helene, I just love
seeing you at the bar.
Oh, come on, do a little
Uh-huh.
Oh.
Thanks for the hookup, granny friend.
Mm-hmm.
Just remember our deal.
Bottomless daiquiris, got it.
Yes.
You gonna open it?
Just taking my time.
Would you want to know?
About a year ago, I was given
six months to live.
That knowledge is what
brought me to this island,
and this island,
changed everything.
But you're still alive.
I'm a, special case.
So, why do you
Want to know when you're gonna die?
My dad
He, uh,
he died of an aneurysm when I was ten.
I've always believed
that I'll die young, too.
Quite the sword of Damocles
hanging over your head.
Yeah, I've just come to accept it
No long-term plans or commitments.
Oh. Wait a minute,
let me guess.
You found someone
that you want to commit to.
Oh, love changes everything.
Yeah, not love.
Yeah, I haven't even
asked her out yet, but, uh
Yeah, all of a sudden, I have these
Urges to make plans for the future.
It's not that I don't want a family.
I
I just don't want to,
make anyone else
feel that pain that I did.
And if you open that envelope,
and it says that you live until 99,
then you'll
Then I-I'll ask her out.
Hmm.
You know, I always thought
knowledge was power,
but
Now I'm not so sure.
What if I don't want to know?
Hmm.
Well, that's probably why
it came in an envelope,
instead of sky writing.
Yeah.
Did any of you see
that great spotted ray?
I was following a school of blue tang.
I think I got a sunburn on my butt.
That was a dream vacation day, guys.
Thank you so much
for making the effort.
Are you kidding?
Mom, that was awesome.
Yeah,
maybe it was just the fresh air, but,
I feel so damn happy right now.
Me too.
Wow.
Okay, so what now?
- Who wants lobster?
- Oh, me.
Yeah, me too.
Lobster it is.
Dan?
Do you hear that?
Ryleigh?
Honey.
Ry?
Oh, hey, Mom.
You want to get that volley in?
Honey, it's late.
You should be in bed.
Oh, I'm not tired.
Come on.
You can pick this up again
in the morning.
Okay.
Hola, Javier.
What's up, Ruby?
Oh, nothing much.
Just learning some Spanish.
Um, not to be
The relationship police
But
Elena seemed pretty upset yesterday.
You want to tell me what you did?
She said I did something?
I mean, not exactly.
I mean, she didn't
actually say anything.
I-I just kind of assumed.
You know, all I did
was everything she asked.
Alright,
I-I kept our relationship a secret
when she wanted to keep it a secret.
I learned salsa
'cause she likes to dance.
Threw her a prom.
Ruby,
I made her a chair out of rattan.
And do, do you have any idea
how long it takes
to make a chair out of rattan?
A lot of time.
But I enjoyed doing it
'cause I was doing it for her,
because of what she meant to me.
Past tense.
You don't know?
Elena broke up with me.
What?
- Why?
- She didn't say.
No.
That doesn't make any sense.
Yep, that's exactly how I felt.
I am so sorry.
I-I had no idea.
I appreciate you.
I really do.
And I don't know
what Elena needs, clearly
But I could use some time alone.
Um, yeah.
Of course.
Ryleigh, let me see that hand.
It's fine, Mom, really.
- This doesn't hurt?
- No, don't feel a thing.
Amber.
How are you enjoying your happy family?
Oh, um
good, I guess.
Great.
Walk with me.
Dan planned a date for us tonight.
I didn't even have to hint.
Oh, sounds like he's
seeing you like that again.
The boys are bonding.
Ryleigh suddenly loves tennis again.
But I don't know.
Something, feels off.
Maybe you're not used
to seeing them so happy.
Maybe, but
It doesn't feel real.
Amber, you asked
for your family to be happy
the way they are
on social media, correct?
Well, it looks to me like they are.
You know what?
I'm not gonna second-guess.
I'm just going to enjoy it.
It's everything I ever wanted.
So
If you'll excuse me, I have
to get ready for my date.
I am sure it will be
an unforgettable night.
Hey.
Envelope guy, you're back.
- Yeah.
- Can I get you anything?
I'll get a beer.
Sure.
Thanks.
Okay, look, I know you
didn't ask me or anything, but,
I wouldn't want to know.
Hey, Dad-vier.
Noncommittal, that tracks.
- What are you doing back there?
- Oh, Ruby got me a job.
Figured it was better than
sitting around all day, so
That's great.
Can I get a beer?
Coming right up?
So
What's up with the day drinking?
Elena broke up with me,
and, is apparently leaving it
up to me to tell everyone.
- Ouch.
- Yeah.
- No way.
- Sorry. I should have asked.
No, you're fine.
I eat them, too, like, all day.
I guess I must have
inherited that from you.
Hey, Mom.
- Uh, do you need help with that?
- Sure.
Mom! Mom, we're here!
Please, Mom, help us!
We're here!
Please, Mom, help us!
There.
There you go.
This is amazing, Dan.
Still less than you deserve.
Is everything all right?
Would you prefer wine?
I just
Does Ryleigh seem all right to you?
Tonight is about us, my love,
not the kids.
I know.
It's just I
I think I'm losing my mind
or something.
Have I told you lately
how beautiful you are?
No
Not in a long time, actually.
Then let me do it now.
You are so beautiful
inside, and out.
Do you really feel that way?
You're my wife.
I love you.
Yeah.
If something's wrong,
I'm always here for you.
When I was getting ready for dinner,
Ryleigh came in, and,
when she was in front of the mirror,
it was like her reflection
was different
like there was another Ryleigh
behind the mirror
and she was trapped, and terrified,
and calling out to me.
That must have been frightening,
but the kids are fine.
Let's just be present with each other.
- Dan
- I feel like I'm really seeing you
for the first time in forever.
Really? Because I feel
like you're not hearing me.
I feel like you're not here.
I was saving this
for after dinner, but
I just can't wait.
Oh, my God.
A tennis mom,
should have a tennis bracelet.
I don't know what to say.
Say you'll dance with me.
This is nice.
Amber, can you hear me?
Amber, I'm I don't
Amber!
Hey, sweetheart, please!
Who are you?
I'm the husband you always wanted
No.
Amber, don't go.
Hello.
Ruby, I am buried in work here.
So, please
I spoke with Javier,
and he said that you broke things off,
without explanation.
Elena, why would you do that?
I think I made a mistake.
You know, I think you did, too,
- because that man loves you.
- Ruby, not with Javier.
Okay?
With you.
- With me?
- Yes.
I think I've let us get too close,
and boundaries have gotten blurry.
Is that right?
I think it's probably best
if we keep this relationship
more professional.
Hmm?
Well, because I'm your friend,
and I can see that you're in pain,
I'm gonna go ahead and step
back and give you your space.
But, like I used to tell my kids,
just because you're hurting,
doesn't mean you get to go
around hurting other people.
Good night, Elena.
Ruby.
Hey!
What did you do to my family?
You asked for your family to be happy.
Aren't they?
I don't know.
Sort of.
I mean
They seem like they are, but
they're not themselves.
Well, your fantasy wasn't for
your family to be themselves.
Of course it was.
It was for them to be happy
being the people you want them to be,
the people you present them
as on social media.
A picture is, is only the surface.
But
I don't want them to be surface happy.
I want them to feel it, on the inside.
Then why don't you stop focusing
on Dan, and Ryleigh and Trevor
and you start focusing on Amber?
What makes you happy?
And not on the surface
I mean truly, deeply happy.
I mean
My family does.
That was quite a pause.
Look inside yourself, Amber.
Like, really, really look
At who you are, at what you want.
See those answers?
They're gonna bring you closer
to your family.
Trevor?
Oh, hey, Mom.
- What did you do?
- I smashed it all.
But why?
I don't need all this stuff.
Computers can't love you back.
You know, only family can do that.
Mom, please!
I'm scared!
I don't know what to do!
There you are.
I was worried about you, babe.
No.
Look at myself.
Really look.
I am a mess.
One times one is one.
One times two is two.
One times three is three.
Always know where the exit is.
One times four is four.
One times five is five.
One times six is six.
One times seven is seven.
One times eight is eight.
H-hello?
Is anybody, anybody there?
Two times one is two.
Two times three is six.
2 times 6 is 12.
2 times 7 is 14.
2 times 8 is 16.
2 times 10 is 20.
2 times 11 is 22.
2 times 12 is 24.
Look inside yourself.
Honey, it's us.
Oh, thank God!
How in the world did you find us?
Luck, but maybe
mother's love led me to you.
You did not just say that.
Just let her be mushy for once.
I keep finding things from my childhood,
in this
Awful place.
If you remember them,
they must have been important to you.
Yeah, Mom, you never really
talk about when you were a kid.
Because it was not great.
It was terrible.
I basically lived out of this backpack.
And this racket
I found it in a dumpster.
I begged my parents for tennis lessons.
I wanted so badly to be on a team,
to belong somewhere.
That's why you want me to play so bad.
I want you to have
everything I didn't have,
both of you.
And I'm trying so hard
to give it to you,
and I'm getting it all wrong.
You're not alone in that.
I'm so sorry I brought us
to this island.
We're all sorry about stuff,
but, we also got to get out of here.
It's quiet now.
Maybe whatever was out there
has moved on.
I think I know a way out.
- Aah!
- Aah!
- It's back.
- What do we do?
- Go, go, go, go, go!
- Go, go, go, go!
That way!
- Aah!
- Dan!
Are you okay?
Keep going!
Kids, go, down the hall!
Look for the room with the X.
- Go!
- Ah! I think it's twisted.
Oh!
Go, go, go!
- Come on! Hurry up!
- Come on, guys!
- Come on, hurry up!
- Run!
- Run, faster!
- Come on!
- You're almost there!
- It's waiting!
Come on!
We need to barricade it.
I'll be right back.
Quick, grab an end.
It's heavy.
Oh. Oh. We got it. Go. Go.
Hurry, Mom.
We need help, please.
Hurry, Amber.
Roarke, I found them.
- Get us out here.
- I can't.
Why the hell not?
Amber, you still don't understand.
The only person who can
save your family,
is you.
- What's this?
- Zombie.
Brandy, rum, pineapple juice,
and a splash of lime.
I didn't order a Zombie.
Yeah, well, it seemed appropriate.
Okay, I'll bite.
Uh, appropriate because?
Because you're living
like you're dead, obviously.
I mean, look, that girl that you like,
is probably out there somewhere,
finding someone.
And what are you doing?
You're staring at an envelope
for two days.
I don't recall asking
for your hot take.
Well, I'm a bartender,
so it kind of comes with the territory.
Dude, you're in a tropical paradise.
- Let's go.
- Go where?
Don't you have customers?
It's free.
They can serve themselves.
Come on.
Shoes off.
I bet you haven't even put
your feet in the water yet.
There.
Are you happy?
- Ooh!
- I'm getting there.
There, is that enough?
Amber, this is your fantasy.
Everything that happens here
comes from you.
Only you can let it go.
Let what go?
What does that mean?
Talk to your family.
They can help.
What the hell is that supposed to mean?
Come back here, you bitch.
My mom was 39 when she died.
You're not the only one.
At her funeral, there were
People that I had never met before
who were devastated and sobbing
that they had lost her.
I still get letters from people,
who just want to tell me how
important she was to them
How crushed and,
how they still pick up the phone
to call her, and then, remember
I'm sorry.
You're missing the point.
My mom did things right.
You're supposed to leave people
devastated when you go.
The more tears,
the better you lived your life.
I mean,
if people don't care when you go, then,
God, what's the point?
I don't know
what's in your envelope, but
It shouldn't matter.
One thing I do know is that
My mom would not have
changed a single thing.
And I bet your
dad wouldn't have either.
Here.
You want me to open it?
No.
I want you to burn it.
- Keep holding.
- Oh, it's too strong.
- Did you find a way out?
- No.
- Mom, I'm scared.
- I've got you.
I always have.
- I know it didn't feel like it.
- But it did, Mom.
All that stuff that you
wanted to give us,
everything that
you didn't have, we have it.
We love you just the way you are.
You are enough.
It's just, sometimes
it feels like we're not.
Oh, but you are.
You're perfect just the way you are.
And, Ryleigh,
I don't care if you play tennis
or drive race cars
or knit sweaters, you are spectacular.
And I'm sorry
I didn't say it every day.
And, Trev, honey, I just miss you,
but that's on me.
You are doing your best
to make your way
through a difficult time in your life,
and I need to love you enough
to give you space.
Mom, I-I think it's slowing down.
Keep, keep talking.
Amber, keep talking.
Whatever this is,
it's connected to you.
Dan, I love you so much.
I'm sorry I couldn't see what
a wonderful life we'd built.
I see it now.
I do.
I see you.
We're okay.
- You did it.
- We did it.
Ryleigh, say something sarcastic
so I know it's really you.
Where are we going
on vacation next year
North Korea?
You're up early.
- I haven't slept yet.
- Ah
The tireless work of a bartender.
What's up?
Just checking on you.
Everything's good.
Uh, don't do that.
I do that.
- Do what?
- Shut down,
pretend like everything's fine,
refuse help.
Look, I know neither of us
is gonna like it,
but, we have a real opportunity
to dig deeper here.
And I think we should take it.
How do you take your coffee?
Oat milk, three stevias.
We'll work on that.
Morning.
Sleep well?
Well, as your coworker,
I don't think I'm required
to answer that.
Good morning.
Graham family,
I am so happy to see you
all smiling and unscathed.
Out of curiosity,
are all the fantasies you do here
quite so,
existentially threatening?
Mine was.
Safe travels, Mr. Hughes.
Bye.
Oh, you know what?
We should take
a dumb family photo for Mom.
- Yes. Yes, yes, I'll do it.
- Yeah.
Uh, maybe Ruby could take
this one instead.
- Actually
- Sure. Okay.
- It's probably safer.
- Yeah.
Thank you, for everything.
And I'm sorry I called you the B word.
You know, there have been
times that I deserve the label.
Okay, come on in, come on in.
All right,
everybody say "cheese."
One, two, three, cheese!
I'm sorry, Ruby.
It's all right.
I know you had your reasons.
And when you're ready, you'll tell me.
I will.
When I'm ready.
Yes, of course.
Are you okay?
Yeah, I thought I felt
my tattoo tingling.
Um, it's fine.
It's probably just a chill
or something.
I'm all right.