Fantasy Island (2021) s02e08 Episode Script

1
- Hey.
- Oh, hey, hasty toes.
Okay, what is the rush?
I don't even see the plane yet.
Oh, we're not using the plane today.
- Wait, no plane?
- No.
Wait a minute.
Did Javier quit?
Javier didn't quit.
We're using the boat.
- Oh, we have a boat?
- Yup.
You know, some guys,
they have special preferences.
This one has a lot
of special preferences.
Hmm.
One sec, everybody.
All right, end of the line.
Everybody out.
Ah.
Thanks for the ride, Javi.
Anytime.
- Hey.
- Hey.
I know her!
That is Shay Fury.
Oh, they call her
"the country songbird."
I don't know a lot
about country music, so
All of her earlier albums,
just Grammys everywhere.
- Can I possibly get
- Oh, you're so sweet.
Here.
I just love it when people
come up and say howdy.
"Gotta Walk a Country Mile,"
I just I just gotta say,
I really love that song.
And this means so much to me.
And I really
Sorry, I gotta steal her.
They're waiting on us.
Ugh, he's such a taskmaster.
Well, hey there.
Aren't you two pretty?
I am your host, Elena Roarke.
This is my associate, Ruby.
Hi.
I'm just so excited to meet you.
I-I love
"Gotta Walk a Country Mile."
Okay, I'm sorry.
I'm done gushing now.
Oh, you can gush all you want.
Gushing's what I live on.
It's my air.
- Oh.
- Well, um,
welcome to Fantasy Island,
where clearly you have a lot
of enthusiastic fans.
Shall we?
All right.
So, Miss Fury
Oh, please, call me Shay.
Fury is not even a real name.
It's more like a-a company,
you know, me and my band.
Oh, and Beau, of course.
But Shay,
that's the name my
mama gave me, so that's good.
So, Shay
What can the Island do for you?
Well,
my albums, the ones that blew up,
I wrote all the songs.
The words just used to pour out of me.
And over the last few years, nothing.
The words just don't come.
I haven't won a Grammy in years.
Oh, I know you're thinking,
"Oh, poor baby wants a Grammy."
But the thing is,
I do.
Anyway, my fantasy
is to be able to write
my own songs again.
I understand.
And rest assured, the Island
is a very, very creative place.
- Why don't you get settled?
- All right.
You'll know when
your fantasy has begun.
Thank you.
This is so special.
Hey, uh, I just wanted
to follow up on, uh,
Shay's personal espresso machine.
Oh, I promise Miss Fury
will have everything she needs.
Oh, okay.
Beau, um, tell me.
What can the Island do for you?
For me?
No, no, we're not here for me.
You must have a fantasy.
Come on.
Right now, my fantasy's not to
have to worry about Shay's coffee.
- Don't tell her I said that.
- I won't.
And I'll see what I can do.
Ash will take you to your room.
- Mm-hmm.
- Follow me, please.
Thank you.
You have something up
your sleeve, don't you?
Always.
Check.
I-is this the right suite?
Oh, no, I'm supposed to face the ocean.
Ah
Oh
You
Are, are you
You're Beau Braddock.
I mean, you, you are, right?
My luggage is the matching set of five.
I'm pretty sure you only
have the one roller bag.
I'm so sorry, I don't usually do this,
but can I just get an autograph?
Oh, my God, your song,
"Gotta Walk a Country Mile,"
is so important to me.
My mom, she loved it.
And it just always
reminds me of her, so
Thank you.
Hey, for my fans, anything.
Oh, hell no!
Out!
Oh, hi.
Have you noticed what's changed?
Yeah, you have my suite,
my career, and my expresso.
You have a shirt with my face on it.
Seems like it's my espresso now.
This is absurd.
You know this isn't real, right?
Big tub, tiny cup.
Tastes real.
You really wanna burn bridges
like this, Beau?
Because you know
this isn't permanent, right?
Shay, come on.
You said you wanted to
go all in on this fantasy thing,
that you needed it.
What if this is what you need
to get writing again?
It's that damn lyric.
"Walk a country mile
in someone else's boots."
I'm supposed to walk
in your boots, eat humble pie.
And let me know if you need tips
'cause humble pie is most of my diet.
I-I mean, I wasn't born
a star, you know?
I mean, I-I-I came up from nothing.
I know how to be nothing.
- You know what I mean.
- Pretty sure I do.
Fine. If being your assistant
gets me unblocked, then
I will be your assistant.
Yes!
Excellent!
Now, there is a tropical drink
that I really love.
And I've mentioned it
several times in your presence,
so you know what it is.
Oh, yeah, yeah.
Sure.
Fetch me one of those, please, darlin'.
Yes, sir.
Ugh, and while I'm at it,
I don't have to take pictures
with anyone or
Or sign their hand or hold their baby.
This might actually be fun.
Live it up, darlin'.
Live it up.
- Hey.
- Hey.
I figured out who the top-secret
celebrity is that came on the boat.
I saw Beau Braddock
leaving Roarke's office.
Yeah? I didn't think
you'd know who that is.
Really?
The country songbird?
You gotta walk a country ♪
Country mile ♪
in someone else's boots ♪
God, it's so catchy.
Wow.
Okay, I just assumed your music
would have more sick beats
and dank chords.
- What the hell?
- I'm just saying.
Country music seems
a little sunshiny for you.
No, no, I am full of surprises.
Before Mom got sick,
I was actually into stuff.
Really? Stuff.
Like what?
Art classes, clubs.
I even used to ski.
My mom ran a kitchen at a ski resort,
and I never left the slopes.
You know, I wasn't born in mourning.
I know.
I also know you can't
be in mourning forever.
Well, that was a different person.
That person thought
she was gonna go to school
and live a completely normal life,
and definitely did not have
a magical island on her bingo card.
Listen, I'm just saying
you could still have
a perfectly ordinary life,
if you want to.
Good morning, darlings.
Hi.
How can I help you?
I would like,
one each of the six most popular
tropical drinks you make,
- please.
- Wow.
Okay, no judgement.
Oh, they're for
My boss, Beau Braddock.
Oh, I will have those ready
in a second.
Javi, you're looking fine this morning.
- Thank you, Shay.
- Mm-hmm.
Does your boss always order
drinks by the half-dozen?
He did seem a little high maintenance.
Well, er, you know, stardom,
it kinda does that to you.
I mean, you're surrounded
by people who say yes.
And
And they tell you they love you,
and you don't even know
if they like you.
And everybody wants something
A photo, your voice, money.
It's a lot.
Never thought of it that way.
Guess I just prefer a simple life.
I live on the beach.
Get a personal sunset every night.
Mmm, sounds heavenly.
- Okay, well, here you go.
- Ah.
I'm pretty sure we got Beau's
weight in pineapple slices.
I used to wait tables
at a barbecue joint.
It's all coming back to me.
Keep your toes in the sand.
Ha, I think she likes you.
I don't think so.
You can't be in mourning forever.
There we go.
Ah.
Well, it was one of the six,
so I guess that counts.
Well, star or assistant,
it's still paradise here.
Yeah.
Hi, darlin', what's your name?
That's my line.
I'm Jeanette.
I totally love you.
Aw, thanks, darlin'.
You wanna take a picture?
- Yes, please!
- All right.
Come on.
Uno, dos, tres.
Can we video call my sister?
She would just die.
Of course. Shay.
So sorry, he can't.
Uh, no time.
We have things to go over,
like, famous star things.
Yeah.
Bye.
I'm sorry, she's a tyrant.
Taskmaster.
And you didn't check your picture.
You always check your picture.
Famous star things?
Not so easy being famous, is it?
I hope the Island is treating you well.
- Mm-hmm.
- We see what you're doing here,
switching the goose and the gander.
And we're learning a lot.
I'm gonna have so much real-life
good stuff to write about.
The only thing that would
make this better
would be a well-trained assistant.
You know, I was thinking.
We can't have Beau Braddock
on the island
and not have
a Beau Braddock concert, right?
- Oh.
- Are you game, Beau?
A-a concert?
He would just love to get up there
in front of all those people
and sing his lungs out.
Right, boss?
I'll start with
"Country Mile," of course.
Great.
Make sure I got water onstage.
Excellent. Ruby will be
in touch with all the details.
Okay.
Hey
You know I know every note.
- I'll do you proud.
- Hmm.
Pro tip
Alcohol, bad for the voice.
Why?
Why rhinestones?
You ever try sourcing
decorative Stetsons
on a equatorial island?
I got a Panama.
You like it?
Look, all I know is
I need a fringed vest.
And remember,
any vest is a fringed vest
if you own a pair of scissors.
You want me to infringe something?
You have no idea
of all the
problems that I solve for you,
without you even knowing about 'em.
I'm just asking for
a little bit of fringe.
You are so taking advantage
of my generous nature
to settle some score
I didn't even know was there.
I never treat you this way.
You made me brush your dog's teeth!
You love Shania!
And I treat you like family.
Well, then you treat
your family like crap.
Ugh, you know what?
This ain't worth it. I quit.
You can't quit. You're fired.
- Fire me
- Mm-hmm.
I fire you.
You can't because I quit.
Well then,
I guess I'll let you
get ready on your own.
But you still have to figure out
how to pretend you have a voice.
I'd rather not have a voice,
than not have a soul.
Mmm.
Gorgeous view.
Are you doing that thing where I assume
you're calling the ocean beautiful,
and then when I wake up,
you're actually looking at me?
No.
I'm actually looking at the ocean.
Pleasant dreams?
Too many eels.
But you were there, which was nice.
Why were there eels?
Well, it was a party.
- Roarke.
- What?
I didn't tell her about us
because it was too soon,
but now it's-it's not too soon.
But she's going through this breakup,
and I don't wanna be all,
"Haha, look what I've got."
You don't ever need
to tell her anything.
This can be just us.
Look, I'm just gonna go talk
to her, okay?
- Elena.
- Isn't this gorgeous?
Oh, I was just saying the same thing.
Well, I have something
for you this evening.
Beau Braddock is having a
little performance, for the guests.
And I thought you could introduce him.
Oh, that's so exciting!
- Yes, I-I'd love to.
- Perfect.
And see how he's adjusting, please.
You know, suddenly having all
this attention can be
- A lot.
- Yes, of course.
Oh, hey, Elena, um
I have a friend with me, in there.
Um, well, more than a-a-a friend.
And, um, maybe
- Do you wanna meet her?
- Yes, I'd be honored.
Okay.
Uh
I thought I knew you were you ♪
And I was me ♪
But then we, too ♪
Ah, geez.
Ugh.
Come in.
Oh, I see you're hard at work.
Yeah, about like this.
Look, I-I've been a real good sport
about this whole switcheroo thing,
but
But it's not working.
- Well, I'm sorry to hear that.
- Really?
Because this fantasy
is supposed to be for me.
And I feel like I'm playing
some kind of role in
In Beau's revenge fantasy.
It appears that
your fantasies have intertwined, yes.
But I suggest that you focus
on your own experience.
I'm trying.
I still can't write.
Shay, you've been given
something that you haven't had
in a long time,
anonymity.
And, yeah,
it might take you a little while
to figure out how to
take advantage of it.
You're right.
I should be doing things
"Shay Fury" can't do,
- like take a walk
- Yeah.
Or wear some sweats,
or flirt with a cute guy.
That sounds like an excellent start.
I'm gonna go find that
hot pilot, Javier.
Um, oh, um
Yeah, you know, you should do
what feels right for you.
I do believe I will.
Is this you?
This can't be you.
Let me see.
Oh, yup, that's me.
Look at me go.
You don't ski.
You ski.
I keep finding videos of you
winning races.
It wasn't the Olympics.
It was on the way to the Olympics.
I mean, this is the kinda stuff you do
so that one day the phone rings,
and it is the Olympics.
That's not how it happens.
Anyway, that, that's over, so
- Does it have to be?
- Kinda.
I haven't talked to my coach in a year.
Look, I was gonna ski at Middlebury,
but,
that got deferred when,
you know, Mom got sick, so
Why don't you go to school now?
My mom was barely scraping by
just to get me as far as I got.
It's not a cheap sport.
I'll pay.
- What?
- If you could go to school,
do what you love,
and are clearly incredible at,
I'd be thrilled to pay your way,
lease a mountain, whatever.
Thank you.
That is amazing.
- I mean that, but no.
- Don't say no.
Ugh.
The seats are filling up.
You should go and get one down front.
Just think about it.
Hey, look who's not getting
Shay her coffee anymore.
Tonight's all about you.
- Yeah.
- Mm-hmm.
- It's a dream come true.
- Mmm.
Hey, we're ready.
Oh, okay.
Showtime, mm?
Ah.
Good evening, everyone.
Tonight, we have a very special treat.
Country music superstar
Beau Braddock is here!
Whoo!
Who is ready to hear his smash hit
"Gotta Walk a Country Mile"?
- Whoo!
- Go Beau!
We love you, Beau!
Oh.
It's a long walk down a long road ♪
I've walked a thousand times ♪
But a wrong step, wrong ♪
Puts a stumble in my stride ♪
What's wrong with him?
I-I can't.
I'm
I'm sorry.
I can sing.
Maybe not like Shay, but I can sing.
I believe you.
I just said I didn't
wanna get her coffee.
I-I didn't ask for this.
Yeah, but something in you needs it.
What happened out there?
I looked out,
and I saw all those people.
And I knew that they had some
version of me in their head,
like they've heard me
sing before, but they haven't.
And seeing Shay out there,
- what was that like?
- Scary.
She knew I couldn't do it before I did.
Really?
How come?
I gave her a tape once, a demo.
She said it,
it wasn't bad.
That sounds encouraging.
In music, not bad means terrible,
not good enough.
And honestly,
I think that maybe a part of me
wanted to hear that
because it kept me
from trying and failing,
which is the only thing
that can really kill the dream.
Well, obviously,
the dream was still alive.
The Island found it.
When I was out there,
all I could remember was what she said.
So I ended up trying
and failing after all.
I'll give you some space.
Anyway, uh, thank you.
While it lasted, it was, uh
Amazing.
Oh, don't stop.
No, it-it was really good.
Well, I don't know
about that, but thanks.
It means a lot coming from
someone who knows about music.
Ugh, music is the only thing
I know about.
Is your boss okay?
I haven't talked to him. I just figure,
- you know, he needs space.
- Yeah.
You know, sometimes people
need to work through stuff on their own.
Not me.
No.
I've always needed an audience.
Somehow, that does not
surprise me about you.
That old silver bullet,
man, that takes me back.
I was 18 and my mom and I,
we were fighting.
And I left home in a flurry
and I thought,
"I'm gonna get my own place."
"I'm not going to have
to worry about anybody"
"but me and my dog."
- What was your dog's name?
- Waylon.
Such a good dog.
You know, I thought
I'd get distance there.
But the funny thing is,
is that the time I lived there,
that, it was the closest
that I ever felt to Mama.
She always made me feel so safe,
and that's what gave me the
The feeling that I could take a chance
and, you know, make it on my own.
I get that.
I wrote a lot of music in that place.
And the words, just poured out.
You know, I thought I
I thought I did all that on my own,
but I didn't, did I?
I always had someone,
holding me up.
I'd love for my daughter
to feel that same way,
and that sense that it's okay
to make mistakes,
that she's safe,
That I'll always be here.
I think she knows that.
She just may not say it out loud, mm?
I hope so.
I didn't know you wrote music.
You perform too?
Um, not lately.
But really, it's the
It's the writing.
Man, that's what I really love.
And there are those false starts,
and then there's that moment
where it all comes together
and it's just like magic, you know?
I haven't felt that in a while.
So what do you
What do you say?
Show me around?
Uh
I'm actually getting over someone.
Okay.
I'm not quite ready
to make any magic yet.
Oh, I
I get it.
Yeah.
But, I can give you a grand tour,
for old times' sake,
you know, if you have time
to see the whole thing.
Sure.
Let's give it a try, huh?
Come on.
- After you.
- Wow.
What the hell?
Shay?
Waylon?
Oh.
I'm home.
Hey.
Oh, I know.
I missed you so much.
Oh.
Oh, my lyrics.
I remember you.
Wow.
Wow.
Oh, gee.
Mama.
What?
"I can tell you're
loving your new home.
How ridiculously small it is."
"Remember to take care of the car."
"And take breaks to eat."
"I know you'll write good songs here,
because,"
"you always know who you are."
"If you ever get the phone hooked up,
call me."
"I'm always home.
Mama."
Oh.
Wow, yes.
Look at you.
Oh.
"I can tell"
I can tell ♪
You're loving your new home ♪
It's awfully small ♪
But it's your own ♪
Yeah.
You know, when I said you
should meet me for breakfast,
I thought breakfast would be
something a little more portable.
Any breakfast that can fit on
one plate isn't worth eating.
- Okay, so
- Oh.
Something has
- Good?
- Good.
And I think I already know
what you wanna talk about.
And if it's about maybe going to school
and getting back into
the things you love,
I say go for it.
- Javier told you.
- He's my friend.
He tells me things.
And he wants to do this for you.
Nah, I just think it was
an impulsive offer.
Javier isn't impulsive.
Yes, because men with kids
they didn't know about
are famous for weighing consequences.
He wants to do it.
He-he never got the
chance to be there for you,
all those years before.
It's important to him to be there now.
I just
Life finally got back
to something that
- Feels normal.
- Normal.
Normal is when you pause
to catch your breath
before you dive into something
wonderful and scary
that just, takes your breath away.
I'll think about it.
It's scary,
but it's important
to dive back into life.
You know, when someone offers
to pay no strings attached,
you don't just say yes.
You say hell yes.
Aren't there strings?
Only the ones that already connect you.
And those
Are the good kind.
Doo doo doo doo doo ♪
Yeah ♪
I froze ♪
And I suck ♪
I suck, and I froze ♪
I got my shot ♪
And nothing came out ♪
I suck ♪
You wanted to see me?
I'd actually like you
to hear something.
- Okay, come on.
- Oh.
The maid was here early, huh?
- I-I didn't sleep here.
- Oh.
I spent the night at Javier's place.
- It was amazing.
- Well, I don't need to know.
His trailer turned
into the place where
Where I did my best writing.
Actually, it was my place
when I was first starting out.
Oh, and my dog was there.
Waylon
He was there.
He's such a good dog.
- Anyway, listen.
- Yeah.
Is that Beau?
He's good
- More than good.
- I know.
And I told him he wasn't.
Yeah.
That's why I can't write.
Because you lied to Beau?
It's because
I'm a terrible person.
Shay, why are you a terrible person?
It didn't happen all at once.
It happened a little here,
a little there.
And I forgot who I was.
I forgot,
how important other people were,
not just me.
And I'm
I'm ashamed of that.
- And Beau?
- That demo I played for you?
Oh, he played it for me, like,
a couple of years ago, and
And he wanted it, so bad.
And I crushed him.
Oh, I did it gently,
but I knew what I was doing.
I didn't wanna lose a good assistant.
He takes care of me.
Oh, Shay.
Like I said, terrible.
Some terrible things
can't be undone, but some can,
if you're humble enough to own it.
Oh, I don't think I have a choice.
You see, when I remembered,
who I should be,
the words,
oh, they just came pouring back.
And I don't ever wanna lose them again.
So
Time for humble pie.
But first,
can you do me a big favor?
Get your rhinestones on.
You have a show tonight.
Why?
So I can humiliate myself again?
No, so that you can sing my new song.
I just wrote it.
Oh.
It's, like, the best thing
I've done in years.
Congratulations, but newsflash,
I can't sing,
which you know, because you told me.
Okay, look, sit down.
Um
This is the part,
where I explain that
I'm actually here, to apologize.
What are you talking about?
We don't need any heavy
pointy objects close around, um
You're gonna hate me a bit,
but then you're gonna love me again,
because
I'm gonna fix this.
You probably want
to know why I took off.
That's a question, yes.
Someday soon, I'll tell you.
I'll tell you why
I don't have a phone number,
why I'm a little
Secretive?
Secretive.
Okay, if there's something
wrong, maybe I-I can help.
All I need is for you to wait.
Is it worth it to you,
to wait, a little longer?
You're worth it to me.
You all right?
Oh, sure.
Not really.
Hey, you're gonna be great.
- You are great.
- I don't suck.
That's right.
You're the opposite of suck.
And you ain't just lying to me again?
I swear on my mama.
I'm scared.
You'd be a fool if you weren't.
You just have to go out there and
- Show 'em your heart.
- Oh, yeah,
'cause that's easy.
Hey, hey, you can do this.
You were meant for this.
Showtime.
I got us seats up front.
Break a leg.
Hey.
You go lose me the best
assistant I've ever had.
Okay.
Whoo!
This song was written
by a good friend of mine.
You might not recognize her name now,
but you will soon, trust me.
Shay Fury, this is for you.
I was trying something new ♪
Figured I could blunder through ♪
I guess I was always brave ♪
But life is sometimes frightening ♪
And the light can turn to lightning ♪
When you step out on the stage ♪
I was feeling rootless ♪
Did I think that I could do this? ♪
Couldn't get out of my bed ♪
Then I remembered what you wrote ♪
The last time you left a note ♪
And this is what you said ♪
I can tell ♪
You're loving your new home ♪
It's awfully small, ♪
But it's your own ♪
And any time you feel alone ♪
Please pick up the phone ♪
'Cause I'll always be home ♪
I'll always be home ♪
I was full of being empty ♪
Didn't have a soul to tend me ♪
I was truly all alone ♪
Then you wrapped your words around me ♪
Did everything to ground me ♪
You're my roots and you're my home ♪
You're my home ♪
Wow.
Wow, that was amazing!
Amazing voice!
You're amazing.
- Thank you all so much.
- Yeah!
You're not an assistant, are you?
You wrote that song.
Yeah, I did,
and there's a little
bit of you in there,
you and your daughter.
It's beautiful.
Thank you for helping me
find my way home.
- Did you mean it?
- Oh!
About paying for school or whatever,
leasing a mountain,
did-did you mean any of it?
Absolutely.
I mean, maybe a-a timeshare,
on the mountain, you know,
whatever makes sense.
But, yes, I-I would be honored
to pay for whatever
it is that you need.
You're really thinking about it, huh?
More than that, actually.
I made a few calls.
My trainer's in Vermont, and she said
she'd would take me for nothing.
So I just have to get to her,
and get in condition
before school starts.
I've saved some,
but maybe some help with a
plane ticket and some expenses?
Whatev-whatever you need.
You going soon?
Today.
Or I'm scared I won't be able to.
I get that.
So I guess, uh
Yeah, I'm going.
Maybe I should have thought
more about that part.
You just got here.
And I-I just got you.
Softie.
I guess it's genetic.
Wait, one more thing.
I want you to know
I am so proud of you.
Okay?
Come here.
But you know you can always come back.
I know.
That's why I can go.
Ugh!
They're pointing at you again.
I bet that feels good.
Oh, I'll tell ya, it ain't awful.
They're looking at you too, Beau.
People are saying
you're the next big thing.
Well, I'm gonna give it a try.
Uh, what he means to say is
Damn right, watch me do it.
Thank you both so much.
I'm leaving the island
with a song I love,
and I'm almost done writing three more.
I just needed to like myself again.
Sounds like it might be
raining Grammys.
Oh, it might,
but maybe not just for me.
Songwriting, you know,
that's what I really love.
Beau here, he's gonna do
the vocals on this one.
Well, I'm trying to convince
her to make it a duet.
We make a good team after all.
Thank you.
I got so much more than I asked for.
It was a pleasure.
I got a lot of what I wanted,
maybe not everything.
Yeah, you know,
feel free to board your boat.
Your captain is waiting.
Not you?
Uh, I gotta fly the plane today.
Special cargo.
Listen,
your song made my daughter realize
that she has roots here.
Thank you.
Ticktock.
- Take care, man.
- You too, man.
There she is.
Plane is just you and me today, kiddo.
I'll go bring her around.
Yee-haw!
We're gonna miss you.
We really are.
Thank you for being my best friend,
and my special granny friend,
and my drinking buddy.
You be safe on those slopes.
And dress warm.
And I'll be sure
to knit you some scarves.
You gave me a magical home,
a place to recover.
And you are someone that I'm
going to admire, my whole life.
Of course, Helene.
It was my pleasure.
And, another little thing is,
thank you for giving me a father.
He was happy when he was with you.
I know that I complicated things.
But thank you so much
for giving us the room
to get to know each other.
He's all alone now, so
Take care of him.
Okay.