Firefly Lane (2021) s02e11 Episode Script
The Breast Is Yet To Come
1
Hi.
Hi.
- What took you so long?
- I was literally in Antarctica.
Hmm. That's a likely excuse.
Well, you know
how I like to make an entrance.
So if you're wondering
why I look like shit,
I have inflammatory breast cancer
which is apparently, like,
the most aggressive kind you can get.
So
lucky me.
Kate.
I don't know how you handle it.
Being the center of attention
all the time.
It's exhausting.
Everyone trying to cater to me,
walking on eggshells around me,
worrying about me,
and then I can't tell them that
I'm scared,
because then I wouldn't be
brave and inspiring.
They all just love you so much.
Yeah.
That's the hard part.
I don't want to overstep
but have you considered
being an asshole?
That's my strategy.
I like to be just enough of a bitch
that if it were to come out I might die,
no one's upset.
They're just sort of like, "Cool, when?"
Shit, my knitting needle is stabbing me.
It's pretty.
Rows and floes of angel hair ♪
And ice cream castles in the air ♪
That is definitely your color.
And feather canyons everywhere ♪
Guess I was knitting it for you all along.
But now they only block the sun ♪
They rain and snow on everyone ♪
So many things I would have done ♪
But clouds got in my way ♪
I've looked at clouds
From both sides now ♪
From up and down
And still somehow ♪
It's cloud illusions I recall ♪
I really don't know clouds ♪
At all ♪
Moons and Junes and Ferris wheels ♪
- The dizzy dancing way that you feel ♪
- It's okay.
As every fairy tale comes real ♪
Oh, okay
But now it's just another show ♪
You leave 'em laughing when you go ♪
And if you care ♪
Hey, Coop. How was your weekend?
Oh, you like my top?
Oh, it's just something
I threw together last minute.
I wouldn't say "bombshell."
Ugh.
And still somehow
It's love's illusions that I recall ♪
I really don't know love ♪
At all ♪
Tears and fears and feeling proud ♪
Hey, Coop.
To say "I love you" right out loud ♪
Dreams and schemes and circus crowds ♪
I've looked at life that way ♪
Hey.
Oh, well, hello there. Good morning.
Sorry.
No, don't apologize. I like it.
I know it's been a while.
I'm so sorry that we've been
stranded in a sex desert.
It's not you. It's the chemo.
I get it.
Except I'm done with the chemo.
I know. Doctor said it could take a while.
But I'm actually feeling a lot better.
Oh, really?
Okay. So
does that mean, like,
maybe we should try and
Only if you want to.
Yeah, of course. I do. Yeah.
But, you know, if you're comfortable.
- I don't wanna make you feel you have to
- Oh, just fucking kiss me.
- Wait, stop.
- Oh, I'm sorry.
- Are Are you okay? Did I hurt you?
- No, I just don't want you to
I just don't want you to look at me.
- The rash just looks so awful and I
- It doesn't look awful.
Yes, it does.
I cannot wait till they get it off of me.
This
surgery cannot come soon enough.
Well
I think you look beautiful.
Yeah, that's what you say
to make someone feel better
when they're bald
and sporting a giant cancerous rash.
I'm sorry. I mean,
we can still keep going,
just work around the boobs.
Yeah, sure, yeah. If you want.
Well, do you want to?
Totally up to you.
Oh.
You know what,
look, forget it, let's just
Yeah, we should get to the doctor.
Yeah.
Okay, well, I'm gonna jump in the shower.
Unless, did you want to go first?
No, it's fine.
Probably gonna take a minute anyway.
Okay.
I love you, Mularkey.
And you are beautiful.
You know something?
What?
The best sex is yet to come.
Yeah, totally.
Shh!
Okay! It's okay, sweetie! It's okay!
"Continue this football hold
until the baby latches"
- I'm trying. It's not working.
- "and the baby will suckle."
Yeah, she's not suckling.
"Make sure you and your baby
are relaxed and comfortable"
- Does she look relaxed?
- "before trying another angle."
This is the fourth angle.
Okay, well, I'm not sure
what else you want me to do, Kate.
Help me help her do this.
I am helping, but at some point
you have to face facts.
Do not start with that.
- Please, Kate. She's hungry.
- Yeah, that's why I'm feeding her.
- We already supplement with formula.
- That's why she has nipple confusion.
- I think you'd both be so much happier
- I'm not giving up on this, okay?!
I will breastfeed my baby!
This is a beautiful and natural process!
- But we don't have to punish ourselves.
- We?
- Can you take her? I have to go pump.
- You actually don't have to.
I actually do have to.
It's the only way to get my supply up.
Shh, it's okay.
Shh
Ow!
Someday your breasts will be better,
but until then
Holy boobs, Batman.
It's just like a little enhancement.
Like, people wear lipstick
to make their lips redder,
they wear mascara to make
their eyelashes look longer.
- Did Coop say something about your chest?
- No, it's just something I'm trying out.
Could you be a little bit more supportive?
I'm being more supportive
than that Kleenex.
Look, okay.
Here, okay, let me fix it, then,
because it's all lumpy.
- I'll take some of that.
- Okay, well, don't make them too small.
They need to look realistic,
and you really don't need
to be doing this for him.
I know.
This is for me, though.
I mean, that kiss was so amazing, Tul.
It made me feel like a woman,
and I want to look like a woman.
I'm really glad you got a good kiss.
Oh, it was better than good.
It was like an out-of-body experience.
Like, I'm still floating from it.
And, you know, the craziest part is
I never even looked at Coop before this.
Like, he was so far out of my league
I never even bothered.
He was just this vague handsome figure
floating down the hall
getting high-fives from everybody.
I just can't believe that the hottest guy
at Barbara Lee Ellis High
is interested in me.
He is lucky that you're interested in him.
No, I'm serious, look at you.
Okay. You've no idea how foxy you are.
Thanks, Tul. I feel a lot foxier now.
Come on.
Let's go.
I feel like a cow
who's being slowly milked to death.
Now my udders are so sore
from that stupid machine.
How much did you get?
- Almost two ounces.
- That's it?
I mean, that's it!
Two ounces. That's great.
Every drop counts, Johnny,
it's liquid gold. I mean, breast is best.
So I've heard.
Anyway, I put it in the fridge,
and we have enough for a whole bottle
of mom milk in the morning.
Shit, where are the herbs
from the lactation lady?
I don't know.
I'm supposed to take them
every two hours. Shit.
- You know, I've been thinking, maybe
- Shh! Shh! Tully's on.
Uh, feel free to call in
to let us know about that.
Uh, moderate temperatures
throughout the day. You can expect
Landlord called, said if we don't remove
the satellite dish from the roof,
he's gonna do it himself,
charge us for the labor.
Did you tell him we need it?
It's the only way I get to see Tully.
Mayor Koch said the police department
is providing additional security
around the city
Does she look different to you?
- As final preparations are
- Maybe it's her hair.
Her boobs, they look smaller.
What? You're insane.
If anything they look bigger.
No, they only look bigger
because of that blouse
and the weird low angle,
but they're actually smaller, I swear.
How can they be bigger
but smaller?
- Trust me. I know her breasts.
- Do tell.
Not like that.
Can't you see? They're smushed down.
Yeah, at least two cup sizes.
You are just obsessed
with boobs at the moment.
You are. It's all you think about.
finally coming together to talk.
Back to you in the studio.
Hello. Please leave a message
after the tone.
Tull! Oh my God! Great report!
This is so exciting!
"Live from New York.
It's Tully Hart on the local news!"
Oh, Tul. I'm so proud of you.
God, I can't believe it.
You taking the leap and moving out there,
even though I miss you like crazy.
Anyway, speaking of crazy,
am I crazy or are your boobs shrinking?
I'm probably crazy.
Johnny thinks I'm breast obsessed
because mine don't work.
Oh my God,
someone from my "mommy and me" group
literally gasped when I told them
that I had to supplement with formula.
It's a nightmare.
Anyway, I am not giving up.
I will breastfeed my baby. God damn it!
Anyway, Marah misses you too.
Oh shit, I gotta go.
The lactation lady's here.
Okay, call me.
- Hi.
- Hi.
- Uh, so you have the, uh
- Yeah, we're supposed
- Sorry.
- Sorry. Go ahead.
- Sorry.
- Go ahead. You called me, right?
I just wanted to touch base.
You're coming with me
to the hospital tomorrow
and I want to make sure you know
we leave at 7:00 a.m. for check-in.
Yep, I will be there.
Everything okay?
Yeah, Johnny and I are just about to
head out for my pre-op appointment.
Are you nervous?
No, honestly,
I can't wait to get it over with.
- Never really liked my boobs anyway.
- What? You have fabulous boobs.
I mean, not
not that the new ones won't be too,
I'm sure.
I'm sorry. I I am not good at this.
It's okay.
None of us really are.
And what is with the new Tully just, like,
apologizing all over the place?
I am the new Tully, Kate.
I am not the same as I was before.
Yeah, I guess none of us are.
I'm sorry.
No, I'm sorry.
I guess, maybe, things are
just gonna be weird for a while.
Yeah.
- I'm so glad you're back in my life, Tul.
- Me too.
I cannot imagine
doing any of this without you.
Even though I did for a long time.
I know.
I'm sorry.
No more apologies, okay?
Okay, sorry.
Okay, I should go.
- Good luck today.
- Thanks. See you tomorrow?
You sure will.
Mmm.
- Hey.
- Hey, Mama.
What?
Nothing.
Just how you eat your cookies and milk.
It's just like when you were little.
Because it's good.
Shh! Shh!
It's okay. It's gonna be okay.
It's okay. It's gonna be okay, baby.
Will you please take her, Daddy?
Yep.
- There we go.
- All right, let's see.
Your milk still
isn't letting down.
Have you been using
the surrogate nipple to help her latch?
Of course, I I've done everything
that you've told me to do.
I'm taking the herbs,
I'm drinking all the teas,
and I'm pumping every two hours.
I have no idea why I'm not making more.
At what point
should we talk about maybe letting go?
Letting go?
Yeah, I just think maybe Kate and Marah
might be happier if we just used formula.
That's not helpful, Daddy.
Mommy needs your support
if she's going to succeed.
Don't worry, Amy, I'm not giving up.
I have to do this.
Good for you, Mommy.
Just remember,
your body was designed for this.
But you won't make milk
if you're stressed.
You need to bond with your baby
and let your breasts
do what they were made to do.
- Okay.
- They can't work if you don't let them.
- I'll see you Wednesday.
- Okay. Thank you.
Wednesday. I can't wait.
We'll see you then.
Tell you what'd help me de-stress,
not paying 200 bucks an hour
to someone who stresses you out
by telling you not to stress.
- Well, it's worth the money if it works.
- Except it's not working.
Well, it will work. If I try hard enough,
I can do this. I know it.
I mean, you heard her.
It's the most natural thing in the world.
Well, if it's so natural,
why do we need her?
Because obviously there's something wrong
with me and I need help fixing it.
There's nothing wrong with you.
All right? She's the problem,
making you feel inadequate. You're not.
Also, the way she calls me Daddy
is creepy and disgusting.
She's just using the names
that we want Marah to use.
- She told us that from the beginning.
- I know.
I just worry about you. That's all.
I will be fine.
Once my boobs start working,
I will be lounging in a sunroom
with my beautiful little baby
in the cutest cloth little diapers
as she is nestled into my breast,
suckling peacefully,
while I read a book,
bathed in a shaft of beautiful sunlight.
We don't have a sunroom.
Then we better get one because that's what
I pictured, not this fucking hellscape.
- Could you? Ow! That's
- That's it.
- It's fine, I got it.
- Okay, okay.
- Where are you going?
- For a walk.
With Marah to de-stress and bond
with my baby and to fucking relax.
Okay.
Take your time.
Oh my God! Danny!
Why are you in my apartment?
Why are you in your apartment?
I thought you were in Antarctica.
That doesn't explain why you're
getting Cheeto dust all over my sofa.
Celeste had friends over for brunch,
and I just needed a little "me" time.
- That's all.
- In my living room?
You gave me the key to your place.
- And you told me to look after it.
- I meant to water the plants.
- Which I did. They're green and healthy.
- Okay.
You can open your eyes now, you jackass.
Okay.
This is awkward,
but let's just put it all on the table.
I saw your boobs.
- Okay, we don't have to
- Nothing I haven't seen before, you know?
Of course, it was 20 years ago, so
But, you know
What're you implying?
What? Nothing.
My breasts have not changed.
They look as good as ever.
I concur.
They're surprisingly firm and perky.
Surprisingly?
What? Isn't that a good thing, right?
Because
Okay, just get out.
Get out, please. The party is over.
Go back to your penthouse.
There might be some, like, Cheeto dust
in between the cushions
- Just go. Just, please.
- Okay.
It's good to have you back.
- We should catch up.
- Mmm!
Okay.
We're very pleased
with the chemo results.
Following the unilateral mastectomy
and radiation,
you'll be ready for reconstruction
in 6 to 12 months.
Do you have any questions?
Nope, just can't wait to get it over with.
They're not something
I've ever been attached to.
Truly, I'm just ready to move forward.
The breast is yet to come, right?
How are you coming along
after chemo?
Yeah, I mean, you know,
I guess it's been hard with the chemo.
You know, sent me into early menopause
with the hot flashes and the mood swings,
but, you know, my appetite's come back,
and my hair has stopped hurting.
Oh, and I have stopped bruising so easily,
and the whole see-sawing thing
with the constipation and diarrhea's gone.
So, it's, you know
It's all It's all good news.
How about intimacy?
Are you still struggling sexually?
Yeah, uh, a little bit.
All of this is very common.
What used to be normal is gone,
but you will find a new normal.
- Great.
- Intimacy will return.
But for now,
focus on your upcoming surgery.
Losing a breast can be very emotional.
It's perfectly natural
to go through a grieving process,
but there's life beyond this.
Have faith that you'll get there.
Honestly, I'm just looking forward
to being done with it.
You know, they were never really
that special, anyway. So
- Great.
- Yeah.
- I don't think this'll fit.
- Yeah, I know what you mean.
- I don't think I can wear a bra with this.
- Yeah, I know what you mean.
Hey, you, how's it going?
- Look at that!
- Oh my God!
Oh, don't worry, I could totally tell
that he was hot for you.
- Really?
- Yeah. Yeah, for sure.
- Okay.
- Listen up, thespians.
God hath given you one face.
Now go put on another.
I'm paraphrasing.
Hamlet.
- Go put on your costumes for rehearsal.
- Let's go.
Good night! Good night!
As sweet repose and rest come to thy heart
as that within my breast.
Oh, will thou leave me so unsatisfied.
What satisfaction
canst thou have tonight?
The exchange for thy love's
faithful vow for mine.
Stop, stop, stop. Dear God, please stop.
Okay, those are all the right words,
but, um, let's say we try again
like we're actually alive.
Acting is not just
about reciting dialogue.
It's about
bringing the spirit and the emotions
of these characters to life.
Don't just say Shakespeare's words.
Feel them, be them.
You're in love with her, Coop.
Except I'm not, Mr. Waverly.
But when you're on stage, you are.
You become Romeo,
and Tully becomes Juliet,
a girl that you are
so madly, insanely in love with
that you would
that you would destroy any obstacle,
even your own family,
just to bask in the sound of her voice.
She speaks.
"O, speak again, bright angel."
"For thou art as glorious to this night,
being over my head
as is a winged messenger of heaven
unto the white, upturned,
wondering eyes of mortals
that fall back in gaze upon him
as he bestrides the lazy-puffing clouds
and sails upon the bosom of the air."
O Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art thou Romeo?
Deny thy father and refuse thy name.
Or, if thou wilt not,
be but sworn my love,
and I will no longer be a Capulet.
Yes!
- You see that, Coop?
- Yeah.
That's it. That is it.
Excellent work, Tully.
Okay. Everyone take five.
- Now you feel it?
- Good!
Feel it?
- Hey.
- You were really good, Tul.
Thanks. Yeah,
I was really feeling it just then.
- Oh yeah. You're a natural-born performer.
- Thanks.
He's good.
Uh,
I'm gonna go put some props away.
Oh, uh
- Do you need help with that or
- No.
No, I'll just, um, grab this, uh
this goblet.
Right.
- Okay.
- Okay.
You can do this, so calm, so relaxed.
Just get the
Oh, no, no, no.
Let me get that for you, miss.
Thank you.
It's you.
Theo, hi. How are you?
Um, how how is everything?
Single.
Oh, you're still Um, I mean
Yes, yes, still single.
That's great. So great.
I mean, it's like the world's your oyster.
You're a free man.
Nothing is tying you down.
So how's, uh, you know, um
How How is everything?
Oh, you mean my, um
my remaining testicle?
It's fine, thank you for asking.
That's great. I mean, it's not great,
but it is great
that your testicle is doing well,
the remaining the remaining one,
the one that is, uh, still there.
They say you don't actually need two.
One is kinda like a spare, you know?
It's It's more just there for symmetry.
I'll be sure to remember that next time
I have to break the news to a date.
Well, Theo,
I'm just glad you're that you're well.
Part of me was just worried that,
you know,
I don't know, you're out there simmering
and holding a grudge
somewhere in the world.
But at this point, all that's
like water under the bridge, right?
- It's so long ago, who even remembers?
- I remember.
I see that you, uh
you have a little one.
Yeah, this is my, um, baby, Marah.
Marah, this is my old friend Theo.
Hello, Marah.
You know, I heard that you married Johnny.
I guess everything worked out for you.
Happy for you, Kate.
All right
- You look a little tired still.
- Do I?
- Yeah.
- Katie!
Kate!
Guess who dropped by
for a wonderful surprise.
- Ahh!
- Fantastic.
I mean, if there's anything we we love,
it's a surprise.
Oh, that's
- Come here.
- Oh, you know, she's finally down.
- So I'm just gonna go put her down.
- Oh.
Well, I know what it's like
to be a new mother.
How busy and tired you are.
If my mother didn't just drop in
unannounced twice a week,
well, I wouldn't have had time for her.
So true. Wait till you have two, Kate.
Luca and Mia are on completely different
sleep schedules. It's just chaos.
And plus,
Julia's breastfeeding day and night.
She says she feels like
a one-woman dairy farm.
Yes, know how she feels.
What's with the, uh, pump?
It's not like you're working.
It helps with the flow.
Oh.
Are you having flow problems?
Do you need a lactation consultant?
No. We're
Because Julia didn't have flow problems.
More like overflow problems,
but we know a couple good ones.
- Oh, that's cool. We're covered.
- That's a ridiculous job.
Lactation consultant?
Formula works just fine.
It's better than fine. It gives them
all of the nutrients they need.
Formula is like feeding your baby
white bread and hot dogs.
- I fed you white bread and hot dogs.
- That was 30 years ago.
We're practically in the '90s.
Breast is best. We know that now.
Hogwash. Formula worked just fine for me.
Hear! Hear! It's a valid option.
Hmm.
And it'll save your marriage.
After all, the breasts
are really just for the husband. Hmm?
Ew! Mom!
- Well
- They're for the baby.
And as a husband, I can say I'm totally
fine with that. It's not a problem for me.
Oh, hey, why don't we give you
some of Julia's milk?
We have gallons
just sitting in our freezer.
Okay, who wants a snack? We got cookies.
And we have
milk, the store-bought kind.
You know, maybe you're not getting
the proper nutrition.
Eating a lot of cookies?
Nothing but cookies, night and day,
both of us, actually, love it.
Cookie, cookie, cookie.
Tried to give one to Marah once,
but, uh, she didn't go for it.
Oh! That is very dangerous,
giving solids to a baby Marah's age.
Mom, he's joking.
Well, I don't think that that's funny.
Sorry.
There is a reason
that you two look so exhausted.
Those bags under Kate's eyes.
If you just gave Marah some formula,
you might be able to sleep.
You know what?
Um, it is time for me to go pump.
So I am just gonna go and do that.
Oh, so he does know how to knock.
Right.
Look, um, I want to apologize
about, well, earlier.
It's fine.
I did give you a key after all,
but I appreciate you coming over
to apologize.
- That's very thoughtful.
- Of course.
Um, I also think
I may have lost my cell phone
in between your couch cushions.
Okay.
So, how come you didn't tell me
you were back?
You You mad at me or something?
No, of course not.
I've just been really busy.
There's this thing going on with Kate.
Oh.
So you and Kate made up.
That explains why you don't need
old Dan the Sports Man anymore.
What? No. It's It's not like that.
Oh, it kind of sounds like that.
Wait.
Are you mad?
Not at all. It must be hard
to walk ten steps to knock on my door.
Wow, you are mad.
I'm not mad, Tully.
Just because we hung out a lot
when you didn't have Kate,
and now that you do, you didn't tell me
that you're back, doesn't mean I'm mad.
- Are you sure? 'Cause you sound mad.
- I'm not.
Okay, maybe I'm a little hurt, but mad?
That is almost sweet, Danny.
But also annoying because we're not 12.
I'm sorry. Okay? You're right.
I know I sound crazy.
I'm sorry I didn't tell you I was back.
Maybe I've just been
sort of avoiding other people.
There's, um
There's something going on
with Kate.
It's big.
What is it, Tully?
- Hey, Tully. Have you seen my guy?
- Hey, I found it.
I am so sorry he was using your place
as his man cave.
Oh my God, he was so embarrassed
about the boob thing.
I was like, "Grow up. It's hilarious."
Yeah, so funny.
Hey, you want to come over to our place?
Have a drink with us?
I wanna hear about Antarctica.
Um, you know what? I'm actually late
to meet my friend Kate. Rain check?
Yes, definitely.
Let us know.
- Oh, really? No.
- Yeah. I wouldn't lie.
Surprise!
Oh my God! You scared the shit out of me.
What is this?
It's a "boob voyage" party
for just the two of us.
Johnny's gonna take Marah to the movies
so we can have a little girl time.
- Really?
- Thought you could use it.
- Have fun. Don't corrupt her, please.
- Mmm.
And now for the piece de resistance.
Ta-da!
Or should I say ta-ta!
You're such a nut!
Oh, I can't. Surgery's tomorrow.
Babe, I got you covered.
It's sparkling cider.
Oh, well, in that case, let's do this.
Okay.
Thanks for the mammaries.
Do you wanna come sit with us?
I've been wanting to do this all day.
- Come here.
- Um, okay.
Um
I just keep that there for emergencies.
In case I sneeze.
You don't have to do this for me.
You're perfect the way you are.
- Really?
- Yeah.
Oh my
Oh my God.
Oh! Oh my Oh my God. Oh God!
Shh!
- Oh man.
- It's okay, it's okay. Shh!
- Everyone will hear.
- Oh my God.
- Um, something crazy just happened.
- Yeah.
You can say that again.
- I'm sorry, I'm sorry.
- It's okay, it's okay.
I know you don't want anyone knowing
about us.
Yeah,
that's just because everyone
talks about everyone at this school,
and I hate it.
Plus, Jesse and I just broke up,
and she's so jealous and mean.
I'd rather keep this pure.
It's so special.
For us.
And it's so hot to look at you
from across the room
and know we have this incredible secret.
Yeah. Yeah, you're totally right.
I haven't felt this way about anyone.
Me neither.
I'll remember that kiss
for the rest of my life.
Coop.
Mmm.
Damn, Tul, I missed you.
I could never do this with anyone else.
I missed you too.
- How long do we have to sit here?
- Till it's dry.
Come on. Don't you want
a record of your breast to have forever?
So you can always take a walk
down mammary lane.
They're assholes.
Your breasts are assholes?
They were too small in high school
when all I wanted was bigger boobs.
And then they finally sprouted in college
right when I took up jogging.
I realized why actual boobs
are a problem.
Then they would not feed Marah,
no matter how hard I tried.
And now they are literally
attempting to murder me.
You're not gonna die.
I might, we don't know.
I mean, the five-year survival rate
for inflammatory breast cancer is 41%.
Pfft.
You can totally beat those odds.
You're gonna be fine.
You're gonna have the surgery,
you're gonna do the radiation,
and then you're gonna be done.
And you're gonna have new boobs to boot.
I don't even care about the boobs.
You know, it's strange.
Everyone keeps saying,
I'm gonna go through this grieving process
of losing my old breasts, but
I'm not.
I mean, maybe I'd be
a little sad if I had boobs like yours.
What?
I always wished I had your boobs.
What? Yours are literally perfect.
- No, yours are.
- No, yours are big yet perky.
I always wondered
who I'd be if I had smaller boobs.
Like, if I were an A and not a D,
would I be a different person?
Would I be less successful?
Would I be more successful?
Would my shoulders not have
permanent grooves in them
from my bra straps?
Do you think I'm gonna be
a different person?
After.
No.
You are so much more
than a great rack, Mularkey.
- Come off?
- Ah.
Yeah.
We can't come
to the phone right now.
We'll call you back when Marah's two.
Hey, babe, I got your message.
Sorry it took me so long
to get back to you.
I hate that we keep missing each other.
I can't believe
you noticed my boobs.
They are smaller.
Some honcho at the network decided
my boobs were distracting and unserious.
So they have me wearing a minimizer bra.
As if the smaller my boobs,
the higher my IQ.
It's bullshit and painful.
I'm all bound up,
but I'm new here so I can't make waves,
at least not yet.
But believe me, I will.
I gotta set the girls free.
Did I make a mistake moving to New York?
How am I still jet-lagged?
It's been almost a month.
And, listen, babe,
about the breastfeeding thing
I can tell how stressed out you are,
and, honey, I'm here to tell you
it is okay to let go of the dream.
I know you had this whole fantasy
of sitting in your sunroom,
reading a book, feeding your baby,
blah, blah, blah.
Let yourself off the hook.
Parenting is hard enough
without adding extra layers of guilt.
So they tell me.
Just my two cents.
Mmm.
Okay,
the sculptures should be done.
Time to pay our respects to your breasts.
You ready?
Open your eyes.
You okay, babe?
They're so beautiful.
I never realized.
So, where have you been?
- N Nothing.
- Nothing?
- Um
- You little minx.
- Shh!
- Sorry. How was it?
It was It was good. It was, um
It was good.
- Yeah?
- Yeah, he was
We were kissing,
and then he was feeling me up,
and I was sitting on his lap
and like moving.
Okay, sure.
And then I had like like a seizure,
but like a but like a good seizure.
That might have been
an orgasm, Katie bear.
Oh.
- Oh.
- Yeah.
Wow.
Hey, Coop, were you
just in there with Mularkey?
Um, yeah, right,
like that would ever happen. Right?
Seriously?
Okay.
- Hi, there.
- Well, hello again.
My timing continues to be impeccable.
My apologies.
To be fair,
this was my second shower of the day.
You couldn't have predicted that.
Was there something you needed?
Oh, yeah, yeah, um
You know, earlier when I was here,
I kind of got the feeling
that you wanted to tell me something.
So, you know, I just wanted to
Kate has cancer.
What?
Oh my God.
Oh my God. Shit.
I'm sorry.
How far along is she?
Um
It's stage 3.
It's, uh
It's called inflammatory breast cancer.
It's really rare and and aggressive.
It's often misdiagnosed because it doesn't
look like traditional breast cancer.
I'm afraid she's gonna die.
And I can't
I can't show her that
because I'm the one who's
supposed to believe in impossible odds.
Okay, okay, okay, okay, okay.
So
that's the news.
I'm sorry I, um, I didn't call you
when I got back.
No, no, no.
Look, look I don't know what you have
planned for the rest of the evening,
but Celeste's gone for the weekend
on a yoga retreat.
And I've been eyeing your wine closet
for months now.
So what do you say we crack open a bottle,
we put on a terrible horror film, okay?
I rented Son of Devil Boy 2 finally
only took us 20 years.
Oh God, yes. Perfect.
- Yeah?
- Yeah. I'm gonna throw on some sweats.
You crack open a bottle of red
from the wine closet, but not the Petrus.
I'm saving that for a special occasion.
Rows and floes of angel hair ♪
And ice cream castles in the air ♪
And feather canyons everywhere ♪
Looked at clouds that way ♪
But now they only block the sun ♪
They rain and they snow on everyone ♪
So many things I would have done ♪
But clouds got in my way ♪
I've looked at clouds
From both sides now ♪
From up and down and still somehow ♪
It's cloud illusions I recall ♪
Okay, okay.
Thanks.
I really don't know clouds ♪
At all ♪
Moons and Junes and Ferris wheels ♪
The dizzy dancing way that you feel ♪
- Hey.
- Hey.
Want some company?
Yeah.
I've looked at love that way ♪
But now it's just another show ♪
Thanks.
And you leave 'em laughing when you go ♪
And if you care, don't let them know ♪
Don't give yourself away ♪
I've looked at love
From both sides now ♪
From give and take and still somehow ♪
- Hey! What are you doing?
- You did it first.
I didn't throw it at you.
I really don't know love ♪
Really don't know love at all ♪
Tears and fears and feeling proud ♪
To say "I love you" right out loud ♪
Dreams and schemes
And circus crowds ♪
I've looked at life that way ♪
Oh, but now old friends
They're acting strange ♪
I love you, Mom.
I love you too, sweetheart.
You got this, babe.
We're gonna be here when you wake up.
Here we go.
Thanks for the mammaries.
I've looked at life
From both sides now ♪
She's gonna be okay, honey.
From win and lose and still somehow ♪
It's life's illusions I recall ♪
I really don't know love ♪
At all ♪
- That's very kind of you.
- I'll talk to you afterwards.
Almost go time. How you feeling?
I'd feel a lot better
if the bride would show up.
We're supposed to start any minute.
Hold your horses.
I'm almost ready.
It's not like you can start
without me anyway.
Hi.
Hi.
- What took you so long?
- I was literally in Antarctica.
Hmm. That's a likely excuse.
Well, you know
how I like to make an entrance.
So if you're wondering
why I look like shit,
I have inflammatory breast cancer
which is apparently, like,
the most aggressive kind you can get.
So
lucky me.
Kate.
I don't know how you handle it.
Being the center of attention
all the time.
It's exhausting.
Everyone trying to cater to me,
walking on eggshells around me,
worrying about me,
and then I can't tell them that
I'm scared,
because then I wouldn't be
brave and inspiring.
They all just love you so much.
Yeah.
That's the hard part.
I don't want to overstep
but have you considered
being an asshole?
That's my strategy.
I like to be just enough of a bitch
that if it were to come out I might die,
no one's upset.
They're just sort of like, "Cool, when?"
Shit, my knitting needle is stabbing me.
It's pretty.
Rows and floes of angel hair ♪
And ice cream castles in the air ♪
That is definitely your color.
And feather canyons everywhere ♪
Guess I was knitting it for you all along.
But now they only block the sun ♪
They rain and snow on everyone ♪
So many things I would have done ♪
But clouds got in my way ♪
I've looked at clouds
From both sides now ♪
From up and down
And still somehow ♪
It's cloud illusions I recall ♪
I really don't know clouds ♪
At all ♪
Moons and Junes and Ferris wheels ♪
- The dizzy dancing way that you feel ♪
- It's okay.
As every fairy tale comes real ♪
Oh, okay
But now it's just another show ♪
You leave 'em laughing when you go ♪
And if you care ♪
Hey, Coop. How was your weekend?
Oh, you like my top?
Oh, it's just something
I threw together last minute.
I wouldn't say "bombshell."
Ugh.
And still somehow
It's love's illusions that I recall ♪
I really don't know love ♪
At all ♪
Tears and fears and feeling proud ♪
Hey, Coop.
To say "I love you" right out loud ♪
Dreams and schemes and circus crowds ♪
I've looked at life that way ♪
Hey.
Oh, well, hello there. Good morning.
Sorry.
No, don't apologize. I like it.
I know it's been a while.
I'm so sorry that we've been
stranded in a sex desert.
It's not you. It's the chemo.
I get it.
Except I'm done with the chemo.
I know. Doctor said it could take a while.
But I'm actually feeling a lot better.
Oh, really?
Okay. So
does that mean, like,
maybe we should try and
Only if you want to.
Yeah, of course. I do. Yeah.
But, you know, if you're comfortable.
- I don't wanna make you feel you have to
- Oh, just fucking kiss me.
- Wait, stop.
- Oh, I'm sorry.
- Are Are you okay? Did I hurt you?
- No, I just don't want you to
I just don't want you to look at me.
- The rash just looks so awful and I
- It doesn't look awful.
Yes, it does.
I cannot wait till they get it off of me.
This
surgery cannot come soon enough.
Well
I think you look beautiful.
Yeah, that's what you say
to make someone feel better
when they're bald
and sporting a giant cancerous rash.
I'm sorry. I mean,
we can still keep going,
just work around the boobs.
Yeah, sure, yeah. If you want.
Well, do you want to?
Totally up to you.
Oh.
You know what,
look, forget it, let's just
Yeah, we should get to the doctor.
Yeah.
Okay, well, I'm gonna jump in the shower.
Unless, did you want to go first?
No, it's fine.
Probably gonna take a minute anyway.
Okay.
I love you, Mularkey.
And you are beautiful.
You know something?
What?
The best sex is yet to come.
Yeah, totally.
Shh!
Okay! It's okay, sweetie! It's okay!
"Continue this football hold
until the baby latches"
- I'm trying. It's not working.
- "and the baby will suckle."
Yeah, she's not suckling.
"Make sure you and your baby
are relaxed and comfortable"
- Does she look relaxed?
- "before trying another angle."
This is the fourth angle.
Okay, well, I'm not sure
what else you want me to do, Kate.
Help me help her do this.
I am helping, but at some point
you have to face facts.
Do not start with that.
- Please, Kate. She's hungry.
- Yeah, that's why I'm feeding her.
- We already supplement with formula.
- That's why she has nipple confusion.
- I think you'd both be so much happier
- I'm not giving up on this, okay?!
I will breastfeed my baby!
This is a beautiful and natural process!
- But we don't have to punish ourselves.
- We?
- Can you take her? I have to go pump.
- You actually don't have to.
I actually do have to.
It's the only way to get my supply up.
Shh, it's okay.
Shh
Ow!
Someday your breasts will be better,
but until then
Holy boobs, Batman.
It's just like a little enhancement.
Like, people wear lipstick
to make their lips redder,
they wear mascara to make
their eyelashes look longer.
- Did Coop say something about your chest?
- No, it's just something I'm trying out.
Could you be a little bit more supportive?
I'm being more supportive
than that Kleenex.
Look, okay.
Here, okay, let me fix it, then,
because it's all lumpy.
- I'll take some of that.
- Okay, well, don't make them too small.
They need to look realistic,
and you really don't need
to be doing this for him.
I know.
This is for me, though.
I mean, that kiss was so amazing, Tul.
It made me feel like a woman,
and I want to look like a woman.
I'm really glad you got a good kiss.
Oh, it was better than good.
It was like an out-of-body experience.
Like, I'm still floating from it.
And, you know, the craziest part is
I never even looked at Coop before this.
Like, he was so far out of my league
I never even bothered.
He was just this vague handsome figure
floating down the hall
getting high-fives from everybody.
I just can't believe that the hottest guy
at Barbara Lee Ellis High
is interested in me.
He is lucky that you're interested in him.
No, I'm serious, look at you.
Okay. You've no idea how foxy you are.
Thanks, Tul. I feel a lot foxier now.
Come on.
Let's go.
I feel like a cow
who's being slowly milked to death.
Now my udders are so sore
from that stupid machine.
How much did you get?
- Almost two ounces.
- That's it?
I mean, that's it!
Two ounces. That's great.
Every drop counts, Johnny,
it's liquid gold. I mean, breast is best.
So I've heard.
Anyway, I put it in the fridge,
and we have enough for a whole bottle
of mom milk in the morning.
Shit, where are the herbs
from the lactation lady?
I don't know.
I'm supposed to take them
every two hours. Shit.
- You know, I've been thinking, maybe
- Shh! Shh! Tully's on.
Uh, feel free to call in
to let us know about that.
Uh, moderate temperatures
throughout the day. You can expect
Landlord called, said if we don't remove
the satellite dish from the roof,
he's gonna do it himself,
charge us for the labor.
Did you tell him we need it?
It's the only way I get to see Tully.
Mayor Koch said the police department
is providing additional security
around the city
Does she look different to you?
- As final preparations are
- Maybe it's her hair.
Her boobs, they look smaller.
What? You're insane.
If anything they look bigger.
No, they only look bigger
because of that blouse
and the weird low angle,
but they're actually smaller, I swear.
How can they be bigger
but smaller?
- Trust me. I know her breasts.
- Do tell.
Not like that.
Can't you see? They're smushed down.
Yeah, at least two cup sizes.
You are just obsessed
with boobs at the moment.
You are. It's all you think about.
finally coming together to talk.
Back to you in the studio.
Hello. Please leave a message
after the tone.
Tull! Oh my God! Great report!
This is so exciting!
"Live from New York.
It's Tully Hart on the local news!"
Oh, Tul. I'm so proud of you.
God, I can't believe it.
You taking the leap and moving out there,
even though I miss you like crazy.
Anyway, speaking of crazy,
am I crazy or are your boobs shrinking?
I'm probably crazy.
Johnny thinks I'm breast obsessed
because mine don't work.
Oh my God,
someone from my "mommy and me" group
literally gasped when I told them
that I had to supplement with formula.
It's a nightmare.
Anyway, I am not giving up.
I will breastfeed my baby. God damn it!
Anyway, Marah misses you too.
Oh shit, I gotta go.
The lactation lady's here.
Okay, call me.
- Hi.
- Hi.
- Uh, so you have the, uh
- Yeah, we're supposed
- Sorry.
- Sorry. Go ahead.
- Sorry.
- Go ahead. You called me, right?
I just wanted to touch base.
You're coming with me
to the hospital tomorrow
and I want to make sure you know
we leave at 7:00 a.m. for check-in.
Yep, I will be there.
Everything okay?
Yeah, Johnny and I are just about to
head out for my pre-op appointment.
Are you nervous?
No, honestly,
I can't wait to get it over with.
- Never really liked my boobs anyway.
- What? You have fabulous boobs.
I mean, not
not that the new ones won't be too,
I'm sure.
I'm sorry. I I am not good at this.
It's okay.
None of us really are.
And what is with the new Tully just, like,
apologizing all over the place?
I am the new Tully, Kate.
I am not the same as I was before.
Yeah, I guess none of us are.
I'm sorry.
No, I'm sorry.
I guess, maybe, things are
just gonna be weird for a while.
Yeah.
- I'm so glad you're back in my life, Tul.
- Me too.
I cannot imagine
doing any of this without you.
Even though I did for a long time.
I know.
I'm sorry.
No more apologies, okay?
Okay, sorry.
Okay, I should go.
- Good luck today.
- Thanks. See you tomorrow?
You sure will.
Mmm.
- Hey.
- Hey, Mama.
What?
Nothing.
Just how you eat your cookies and milk.
It's just like when you were little.
Because it's good.
Shh! Shh!
It's okay. It's gonna be okay.
It's okay. It's gonna be okay, baby.
Will you please take her, Daddy?
Yep.
- There we go.
- All right, let's see.
Your milk still
isn't letting down.
Have you been using
the surrogate nipple to help her latch?
Of course, I I've done everything
that you've told me to do.
I'm taking the herbs,
I'm drinking all the teas,
and I'm pumping every two hours.
I have no idea why I'm not making more.
At what point
should we talk about maybe letting go?
Letting go?
Yeah, I just think maybe Kate and Marah
might be happier if we just used formula.
That's not helpful, Daddy.
Mommy needs your support
if she's going to succeed.
Don't worry, Amy, I'm not giving up.
I have to do this.
Good for you, Mommy.
Just remember,
your body was designed for this.
But you won't make milk
if you're stressed.
You need to bond with your baby
and let your breasts
do what they were made to do.
- Okay.
- They can't work if you don't let them.
- I'll see you Wednesday.
- Okay. Thank you.
Wednesday. I can't wait.
We'll see you then.
Tell you what'd help me de-stress,
not paying 200 bucks an hour
to someone who stresses you out
by telling you not to stress.
- Well, it's worth the money if it works.
- Except it's not working.
Well, it will work. If I try hard enough,
I can do this. I know it.
I mean, you heard her.
It's the most natural thing in the world.
Well, if it's so natural,
why do we need her?
Because obviously there's something wrong
with me and I need help fixing it.
There's nothing wrong with you.
All right? She's the problem,
making you feel inadequate. You're not.
Also, the way she calls me Daddy
is creepy and disgusting.
She's just using the names
that we want Marah to use.
- She told us that from the beginning.
- I know.
I just worry about you. That's all.
I will be fine.
Once my boobs start working,
I will be lounging in a sunroom
with my beautiful little baby
in the cutest cloth little diapers
as she is nestled into my breast,
suckling peacefully,
while I read a book,
bathed in a shaft of beautiful sunlight.
We don't have a sunroom.
Then we better get one because that's what
I pictured, not this fucking hellscape.
- Could you? Ow! That's
- That's it.
- It's fine, I got it.
- Okay, okay.
- Where are you going?
- For a walk.
With Marah to de-stress and bond
with my baby and to fucking relax.
Okay.
Take your time.
Oh my God! Danny!
Why are you in my apartment?
Why are you in your apartment?
I thought you were in Antarctica.
That doesn't explain why you're
getting Cheeto dust all over my sofa.
Celeste had friends over for brunch,
and I just needed a little "me" time.
- That's all.
- In my living room?
You gave me the key to your place.
- And you told me to look after it.
- I meant to water the plants.
- Which I did. They're green and healthy.
- Okay.
You can open your eyes now, you jackass.
Okay.
This is awkward,
but let's just put it all on the table.
I saw your boobs.
- Okay, we don't have to
- Nothing I haven't seen before, you know?
Of course, it was 20 years ago, so
But, you know
What're you implying?
What? Nothing.
My breasts have not changed.
They look as good as ever.
I concur.
They're surprisingly firm and perky.
Surprisingly?
What? Isn't that a good thing, right?
Because
Okay, just get out.
Get out, please. The party is over.
Go back to your penthouse.
There might be some, like, Cheeto dust
in between the cushions
- Just go. Just, please.
- Okay.
It's good to have you back.
- We should catch up.
- Mmm!
Okay.
We're very pleased
with the chemo results.
Following the unilateral mastectomy
and radiation,
you'll be ready for reconstruction
in 6 to 12 months.
Do you have any questions?
Nope, just can't wait to get it over with.
They're not something
I've ever been attached to.
Truly, I'm just ready to move forward.
The breast is yet to come, right?
How are you coming along
after chemo?
Yeah, I mean, you know,
I guess it's been hard with the chemo.
You know, sent me into early menopause
with the hot flashes and the mood swings,
but, you know, my appetite's come back,
and my hair has stopped hurting.
Oh, and I have stopped bruising so easily,
and the whole see-sawing thing
with the constipation and diarrhea's gone.
So, it's, you know
It's all It's all good news.
How about intimacy?
Are you still struggling sexually?
Yeah, uh, a little bit.
All of this is very common.
What used to be normal is gone,
but you will find a new normal.
- Great.
- Intimacy will return.
But for now,
focus on your upcoming surgery.
Losing a breast can be very emotional.
It's perfectly natural
to go through a grieving process,
but there's life beyond this.
Have faith that you'll get there.
Honestly, I'm just looking forward
to being done with it.
You know, they were never really
that special, anyway. So
- Great.
- Yeah.
- I don't think this'll fit.
- Yeah, I know what you mean.
- I don't think I can wear a bra with this.
- Yeah, I know what you mean.
Hey, you, how's it going?
- Look at that!
- Oh my God!
Oh, don't worry, I could totally tell
that he was hot for you.
- Really?
- Yeah. Yeah, for sure.
- Okay.
- Listen up, thespians.
God hath given you one face.
Now go put on another.
I'm paraphrasing.
Hamlet.
- Go put on your costumes for rehearsal.
- Let's go.
Good night! Good night!
As sweet repose and rest come to thy heart
as that within my breast.
Oh, will thou leave me so unsatisfied.
What satisfaction
canst thou have tonight?
The exchange for thy love's
faithful vow for mine.
Stop, stop, stop. Dear God, please stop.
Okay, those are all the right words,
but, um, let's say we try again
like we're actually alive.
Acting is not just
about reciting dialogue.
It's about
bringing the spirit and the emotions
of these characters to life.
Don't just say Shakespeare's words.
Feel them, be them.
You're in love with her, Coop.
Except I'm not, Mr. Waverly.
But when you're on stage, you are.
You become Romeo,
and Tully becomes Juliet,
a girl that you are
so madly, insanely in love with
that you would
that you would destroy any obstacle,
even your own family,
just to bask in the sound of her voice.
She speaks.
"O, speak again, bright angel."
"For thou art as glorious to this night,
being over my head
as is a winged messenger of heaven
unto the white, upturned,
wondering eyes of mortals
that fall back in gaze upon him
as he bestrides the lazy-puffing clouds
and sails upon the bosom of the air."
O Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art thou Romeo?
Deny thy father and refuse thy name.
Or, if thou wilt not,
be but sworn my love,
and I will no longer be a Capulet.
Yes!
- You see that, Coop?
- Yeah.
That's it. That is it.
Excellent work, Tully.
Okay. Everyone take five.
- Now you feel it?
- Good!
Feel it?
- Hey.
- You were really good, Tul.
Thanks. Yeah,
I was really feeling it just then.
- Oh yeah. You're a natural-born performer.
- Thanks.
He's good.
Uh,
I'm gonna go put some props away.
Oh, uh
- Do you need help with that or
- No.
No, I'll just, um, grab this, uh
this goblet.
Right.
- Okay.
- Okay.
You can do this, so calm, so relaxed.
Just get the
Oh, no, no, no.
Let me get that for you, miss.
Thank you.
It's you.
Theo, hi. How are you?
Um, how how is everything?
Single.
Oh, you're still Um, I mean
Yes, yes, still single.
That's great. So great.
I mean, it's like the world's your oyster.
You're a free man.
Nothing is tying you down.
So how's, uh, you know, um
How How is everything?
Oh, you mean my, um
my remaining testicle?
It's fine, thank you for asking.
That's great. I mean, it's not great,
but it is great
that your testicle is doing well,
the remaining the remaining one,
the one that is, uh, still there.
They say you don't actually need two.
One is kinda like a spare, you know?
It's It's more just there for symmetry.
I'll be sure to remember that next time
I have to break the news to a date.
Well, Theo,
I'm just glad you're that you're well.
Part of me was just worried that,
you know,
I don't know, you're out there simmering
and holding a grudge
somewhere in the world.
But at this point, all that's
like water under the bridge, right?
- It's so long ago, who even remembers?
- I remember.
I see that you, uh
you have a little one.
Yeah, this is my, um, baby, Marah.
Marah, this is my old friend Theo.
Hello, Marah.
You know, I heard that you married Johnny.
I guess everything worked out for you.
Happy for you, Kate.
All right
- You look a little tired still.
- Do I?
- Yeah.
- Katie!
Kate!
Guess who dropped by
for a wonderful surprise.
- Ahh!
- Fantastic.
I mean, if there's anything we we love,
it's a surprise.
Oh, that's
- Come here.
- Oh, you know, she's finally down.
- So I'm just gonna go put her down.
- Oh.
Well, I know what it's like
to be a new mother.
How busy and tired you are.
If my mother didn't just drop in
unannounced twice a week,
well, I wouldn't have had time for her.
So true. Wait till you have two, Kate.
Luca and Mia are on completely different
sleep schedules. It's just chaos.
And plus,
Julia's breastfeeding day and night.
She says she feels like
a one-woman dairy farm.
Yes, know how she feels.
What's with the, uh, pump?
It's not like you're working.
It helps with the flow.
Oh.
Are you having flow problems?
Do you need a lactation consultant?
No. We're
Because Julia didn't have flow problems.
More like overflow problems,
but we know a couple good ones.
- Oh, that's cool. We're covered.
- That's a ridiculous job.
Lactation consultant?
Formula works just fine.
It's better than fine. It gives them
all of the nutrients they need.
Formula is like feeding your baby
white bread and hot dogs.
- I fed you white bread and hot dogs.
- That was 30 years ago.
We're practically in the '90s.
Breast is best. We know that now.
Hogwash. Formula worked just fine for me.
Hear! Hear! It's a valid option.
Hmm.
And it'll save your marriage.
After all, the breasts
are really just for the husband. Hmm?
Ew! Mom!
- Well
- They're for the baby.
And as a husband, I can say I'm totally
fine with that. It's not a problem for me.
Oh, hey, why don't we give you
some of Julia's milk?
We have gallons
just sitting in our freezer.
Okay, who wants a snack? We got cookies.
And we have
milk, the store-bought kind.
You know, maybe you're not getting
the proper nutrition.
Eating a lot of cookies?
Nothing but cookies, night and day,
both of us, actually, love it.
Cookie, cookie, cookie.
Tried to give one to Marah once,
but, uh, she didn't go for it.
Oh! That is very dangerous,
giving solids to a baby Marah's age.
Mom, he's joking.
Well, I don't think that that's funny.
Sorry.
There is a reason
that you two look so exhausted.
Those bags under Kate's eyes.
If you just gave Marah some formula,
you might be able to sleep.
You know what?
Um, it is time for me to go pump.
So I am just gonna go and do that.
Oh, so he does know how to knock.
Right.
Look, um, I want to apologize
about, well, earlier.
It's fine.
I did give you a key after all,
but I appreciate you coming over
to apologize.
- That's very thoughtful.
- Of course.
Um, I also think
I may have lost my cell phone
in between your couch cushions.
Okay.
So, how come you didn't tell me
you were back?
You You mad at me or something?
No, of course not.
I've just been really busy.
There's this thing going on with Kate.
Oh.
So you and Kate made up.
That explains why you don't need
old Dan the Sports Man anymore.
What? No. It's It's not like that.
Oh, it kind of sounds like that.
Wait.
Are you mad?
Not at all. It must be hard
to walk ten steps to knock on my door.
Wow, you are mad.
I'm not mad, Tully.
Just because we hung out a lot
when you didn't have Kate,
and now that you do, you didn't tell me
that you're back, doesn't mean I'm mad.
- Are you sure? 'Cause you sound mad.
- I'm not.
Okay, maybe I'm a little hurt, but mad?
That is almost sweet, Danny.
But also annoying because we're not 12.
I'm sorry. Okay? You're right.
I know I sound crazy.
I'm sorry I didn't tell you I was back.
Maybe I've just been
sort of avoiding other people.
There's, um
There's something going on
with Kate.
It's big.
What is it, Tully?
- Hey, Tully. Have you seen my guy?
- Hey, I found it.
I am so sorry he was using your place
as his man cave.
Oh my God, he was so embarrassed
about the boob thing.
I was like, "Grow up. It's hilarious."
Yeah, so funny.
Hey, you want to come over to our place?
Have a drink with us?
I wanna hear about Antarctica.
Um, you know what? I'm actually late
to meet my friend Kate. Rain check?
Yes, definitely.
Let us know.
- Oh, really? No.
- Yeah. I wouldn't lie.
Surprise!
Oh my God! You scared the shit out of me.
What is this?
It's a "boob voyage" party
for just the two of us.
Johnny's gonna take Marah to the movies
so we can have a little girl time.
- Really?
- Thought you could use it.
- Have fun. Don't corrupt her, please.
- Mmm.
And now for the piece de resistance.
Ta-da!
Or should I say ta-ta!
You're such a nut!
Oh, I can't. Surgery's tomorrow.
Babe, I got you covered.
It's sparkling cider.
Oh, well, in that case, let's do this.
Okay.
Thanks for the mammaries.
Do you wanna come sit with us?
I've been wanting to do this all day.
- Come here.
- Um, okay.
Um
I just keep that there for emergencies.
In case I sneeze.
You don't have to do this for me.
You're perfect the way you are.
- Really?
- Yeah.
Oh my
Oh my God.
Oh! Oh my Oh my God. Oh God!
Shh!
- Oh man.
- It's okay, it's okay. Shh!
- Everyone will hear.
- Oh my God.
- Um, something crazy just happened.
- Yeah.
You can say that again.
- I'm sorry, I'm sorry.
- It's okay, it's okay.
I know you don't want anyone knowing
about us.
Yeah,
that's just because everyone
talks about everyone at this school,
and I hate it.
Plus, Jesse and I just broke up,
and she's so jealous and mean.
I'd rather keep this pure.
It's so special.
For us.
And it's so hot to look at you
from across the room
and know we have this incredible secret.
Yeah. Yeah, you're totally right.
I haven't felt this way about anyone.
Me neither.
I'll remember that kiss
for the rest of my life.
Coop.
Mmm.
Damn, Tul, I missed you.
I could never do this with anyone else.
I missed you too.
- How long do we have to sit here?
- Till it's dry.
Come on. Don't you want
a record of your breast to have forever?
So you can always take a walk
down mammary lane.
They're assholes.
Your breasts are assholes?
They were too small in high school
when all I wanted was bigger boobs.
And then they finally sprouted in college
right when I took up jogging.
I realized why actual boobs
are a problem.
Then they would not feed Marah,
no matter how hard I tried.
And now they are literally
attempting to murder me.
You're not gonna die.
I might, we don't know.
I mean, the five-year survival rate
for inflammatory breast cancer is 41%.
Pfft.
You can totally beat those odds.
You're gonna be fine.
You're gonna have the surgery,
you're gonna do the radiation,
and then you're gonna be done.
And you're gonna have new boobs to boot.
I don't even care about the boobs.
You know, it's strange.
Everyone keeps saying,
I'm gonna go through this grieving process
of losing my old breasts, but
I'm not.
I mean, maybe I'd be
a little sad if I had boobs like yours.
What?
I always wished I had your boobs.
What? Yours are literally perfect.
- No, yours are.
- No, yours are big yet perky.
I always wondered
who I'd be if I had smaller boobs.
Like, if I were an A and not a D,
would I be a different person?
Would I be less successful?
Would I be more successful?
Would my shoulders not have
permanent grooves in them
from my bra straps?
Do you think I'm gonna be
a different person?
After.
No.
You are so much more
than a great rack, Mularkey.
- Come off?
- Ah.
Yeah.
We can't come
to the phone right now.
We'll call you back when Marah's two.
Hey, babe, I got your message.
Sorry it took me so long
to get back to you.
I hate that we keep missing each other.
I can't believe
you noticed my boobs.
They are smaller.
Some honcho at the network decided
my boobs were distracting and unserious.
So they have me wearing a minimizer bra.
As if the smaller my boobs,
the higher my IQ.
It's bullshit and painful.
I'm all bound up,
but I'm new here so I can't make waves,
at least not yet.
But believe me, I will.
I gotta set the girls free.
Did I make a mistake moving to New York?
How am I still jet-lagged?
It's been almost a month.
And, listen, babe,
about the breastfeeding thing
I can tell how stressed out you are,
and, honey, I'm here to tell you
it is okay to let go of the dream.
I know you had this whole fantasy
of sitting in your sunroom,
reading a book, feeding your baby,
blah, blah, blah.
Let yourself off the hook.
Parenting is hard enough
without adding extra layers of guilt.
So they tell me.
Just my two cents.
Mmm.
Okay,
the sculptures should be done.
Time to pay our respects to your breasts.
You ready?
Open your eyes.
You okay, babe?
They're so beautiful.
I never realized.
So, where have you been?
- N Nothing.
- Nothing?
- Um
- You little minx.
- Shh!
- Sorry. How was it?
It was It was good. It was, um
It was good.
- Yeah?
- Yeah, he was
We were kissing,
and then he was feeling me up,
and I was sitting on his lap
and like moving.
Okay, sure.
And then I had like like a seizure,
but like a but like a good seizure.
That might have been
an orgasm, Katie bear.
Oh.
- Oh.
- Yeah.
Wow.
Hey, Coop, were you
just in there with Mularkey?
Um, yeah, right,
like that would ever happen. Right?
Seriously?
Okay.
- Hi, there.
- Well, hello again.
My timing continues to be impeccable.
My apologies.
To be fair,
this was my second shower of the day.
You couldn't have predicted that.
Was there something you needed?
Oh, yeah, yeah, um
You know, earlier when I was here,
I kind of got the feeling
that you wanted to tell me something.
So, you know, I just wanted to
Kate has cancer.
What?
Oh my God.
Oh my God. Shit.
I'm sorry.
How far along is she?
Um
It's stage 3.
It's, uh
It's called inflammatory breast cancer.
It's really rare and and aggressive.
It's often misdiagnosed because it doesn't
look like traditional breast cancer.
I'm afraid she's gonna die.
And I can't
I can't show her that
because I'm the one who's
supposed to believe in impossible odds.
Okay, okay, okay, okay, okay.
So
that's the news.
I'm sorry I, um, I didn't call you
when I got back.
No, no, no.
Look, look I don't know what you have
planned for the rest of the evening,
but Celeste's gone for the weekend
on a yoga retreat.
And I've been eyeing your wine closet
for months now.
So what do you say we crack open a bottle,
we put on a terrible horror film, okay?
I rented Son of Devil Boy 2 finally
only took us 20 years.
Oh God, yes. Perfect.
- Yeah?
- Yeah. I'm gonna throw on some sweats.
You crack open a bottle of red
from the wine closet, but not the Petrus.
I'm saving that for a special occasion.
Rows and floes of angel hair ♪
And ice cream castles in the air ♪
And feather canyons everywhere ♪
Looked at clouds that way ♪
But now they only block the sun ♪
They rain and they snow on everyone ♪
So many things I would have done ♪
But clouds got in my way ♪
I've looked at clouds
From both sides now ♪
From up and down and still somehow ♪
It's cloud illusions I recall ♪
Okay, okay.
Thanks.
I really don't know clouds ♪
At all ♪
Moons and Junes and Ferris wheels ♪
The dizzy dancing way that you feel ♪
- Hey.
- Hey.
Want some company?
Yeah.
I've looked at love that way ♪
But now it's just another show ♪
Thanks.
And you leave 'em laughing when you go ♪
And if you care, don't let them know ♪
Don't give yourself away ♪
I've looked at love
From both sides now ♪
From give and take and still somehow ♪
- Hey! What are you doing?
- You did it first.
I didn't throw it at you.
I really don't know love ♪
Really don't know love at all ♪
Tears and fears and feeling proud ♪
To say "I love you" right out loud ♪
Dreams and schemes
And circus crowds ♪
I've looked at life that way ♪
Oh, but now old friends
They're acting strange ♪
I love you, Mom.
I love you too, sweetheart.
You got this, babe.
We're gonna be here when you wake up.
Here we go.
Thanks for the mammaries.
I've looked at life
From both sides now ♪
She's gonna be okay, honey.
From win and lose and still somehow ♪
It's life's illusions I recall ♪
I really don't know love ♪
At all ♪
- That's very kind of you.
- I'll talk to you afterwards.
Almost go time. How you feeling?
I'd feel a lot better
if the bride would show up.
We're supposed to start any minute.
Hold your horses.
I'm almost ready.
It's not like you can start
without me anyway.