Holly Hobbie (2018) s03e01 Episode Script

1
‐ My mom and dad met at the fair
when they weren't much older than me.
The Ferris wheel jammed.
Dad was terrified of heights,
so my mom had to talk him down.
Literally.
(chuckling)
But what would have happened
if Aunt Jo hadn't convinced my mom
to go to the fair that day?
Or the ride hadn't
malfunctioned?
Would I even exist?
I'm starting to realize
that the decisions I make today
could have a lasting impact
on my life.
I know, it's a lot.
And so many amazing things have
happened since we last hung out.
I opened for an actual
rock star,
I have a friend who's a boy,
who might be more than a friend.
But how can I make sure that the choices
I make are the right ones?
How can I make sure that I get
stuck on the right Ferris wheel
with the right people?
(singing)
Metaphorically speaking,
of course,
because I, like my dad,
am terrified of heights.
Anything that comes to me ♪
When things break down
Can feel my world shake ♪
I know that I'll be okay ♪
'Cause I can take on
anything ♪
When good things
all go wrong ♪
I'm strong ♪♪
(cheering)
Thank you, Cedar Rapids!
(laughing)
Oscar, what are you doing here?
‐ I'm a huge fan of Gwen Taylor,
I was hoping
you could introduce us.
‐ You already met.
‐ Right.
‐ Mm‐hmm.
‐ I guess I should go, then.
‐ Are those yellow lilies?
‐ Someone told me
they were Gwen's favourite.
‐ Oh, mine too.
‐ Really?
‐ Really.
Thank you.
‐ So this is it, huh?
Last night performing
with a big rock star?
‐ Maybe. They're looking for someone to
open the second leg of the tour.
‐ Don't forget me
when you're famous.
‐ Never. And to be honest,
even if they do ask,
I'm not sure if I'm up for it.
I mean, I really miss
Collinsville, and my friends,
and my family, and my
‐ Boyfriend?
(chuckling)
If you want.
‐ I know we didn't really get a chance
to have the whole
relationship talk
before I left, but
I do want that.
If that's what you want too.
‐ Hmm
Let me think it through.
‐ My parents are here!
(laughing)
They've been so busy
on the farm,
I made them promise
to come to my last show.
Have you seen them?
‐ No, but
your grandma's right there.
‐ Okay, just give me one second.
‐ Well, why did they tell you
that?
We'll start driving
right away, thanks.
‐ Is everything okay?
‐ I don't want you to worry.
‐ People only say that when there's
something to worry about.
‐ Holly, there's been
an accident.
(soft music)
‐ Robbie, Heather.
‐ Need air now.
‐ Any news?
‐ Their car swerved
off the highway.
Mom is mostly fine,
but Dad hurt his back,
so they took him
to Madison for surgery.
‐ Okay, so we need to go
to Madison.
‐ Madison is two hours away,
and no kids are allowed
in the ICU.
‐ Listen, Holly. Mom said she would
call as soon as there was news.
‐ Okay.
(chuckles)
‐ Okay.
(soft music)
‐ Robbie said "back injury"
like it was nothing.
I mean, what if my dad
never walks again?
‐ Are you searching?
Close the browser!
Okay, Doctor Internet
is not your friend right now.
Based on what I've heard
about your dad's injury,
a minor fracture to his L5,
he should be out of
that wheelchair in no time.
‐ Wheelchair?
‐ Yeah, and after
months of rehab,
he'll be walking like normal.
‐ Months?
‐ Okay, in like a year or two,
no one will remember the accident.
‐ I think you need to work
on your bedside manner, Ames.
(Amy): Or he could have
a speedy recovery
and be home
by the end of the week.
‐ You think that's possible?
‐ Anything's possible.
‐ But for now,
how can we help?
Doughnut delivery?
Emergency Saved by the Bell
binge watch?
I've been using this mindfulness app
if you're interested.
‐ (sighing) Well, do you happen to have
any leads on buried treasure?
(chuckling)
Apparently my dad's recovery
is going to be expensive.
‐ We can organize a fundraiser.
Like a bake sale,
or a raffle.
‐ Or a special open mic?
‐ Yes! And people
could donate at the door!
‐ I love it.
‐ You sure you're up for this?
‐ I can't just
sit here worrying.
Okay? Robbie and Heather
are helping out.
I have to do something too.
(phone vibrating)
(Amy): Is that your mom?
‐ Oscar.
He's just being a good
boyfriend and checking in.
‐ I'm sorry,
did you just say boyfriend?
You guys had the talk?
‐ Right before my grandma told me
about the accident.
(chuckling)
It was a really weird
60 seconds.
(Piper): I want to hear
all of the details.
What were you wearing?
What was he wearing?
‐ Look, I promise I will
tell you everything after
we host the best
open mic ever.
Okay?
(chuckling)
You and me run
to a different beat ♪
We are brave
Lead the way, lead the way ♪
Be the you inside ♪
And watch the world
take flight ♪
We are brave
Lead the way, lead the way ♪
Be the change ♪
Be the change ♪
Gotta be the change ♪♪
‐ Looks pretty deserted.
‐ Yeah, Farmers Market is every Sunday
from seven to three,
it says so on the website.
Maybe everyone else
has the wrong day?
‐ Or maybe they're all
at Scooter Morgenson's
retirement brunch.
‐ That's a strangely
specific guess.
‐ Robbie, it says right here
on the sign!
‐ Okay, well if we don't sell
these berries today,
they'll go bad, which means
we're out 200 bucks.
(clanging)
‐ Scooter quit?!
‐ Yeah. He's moving to Florida
to spend more time with his grandkids.
Kinda sweet.
‐ Except he forgot
to tell his customers
and I need 50 jars of jam ASAP.
‐ There's a grocery store
off Highway 5.
‐ The customers at my
farm‐to‐table gourmet grocer
do not accept
grocery store jam.
They want the best.
‐ Then they should try
Hobbie Jam.
(Deanna): What's Hobbie Jam?
‐ It isn't fair
to tell you about it.
Not sure if we can
handle another customer.
Besides, we only deal
with people in the city.
‐ Madison?
‐ New York.
‐ I want Hobbie Jam.
‐ How much were you paying
for Scooter's?
‐ Five dollars a jar.
‐ Ours is ten.
‐ How do I know
this isn't a scam?
You're just kids.
‐ Do you know who else was
just a kid when she risked her life
fighting for a girl's
right to go to school?
Malala.
‐ I need it
by tomorrow afternoon.
‐ No problem.
‐ Excuse us for just a minute.
Yes. Problem.
‐ What's your deal, bro?
‐ We don't make Hobbie Jam.
‐ How hard could it be?
Do you know why Scooter
charges five dollars?
Because he can't count to ten.
Do you want to help
our family or not?
(sighing)
‐ Alright, let's go.
‐ We'll have it to you
by tomorrow afternoon.
(car door opening)
(car starting)
‐ Since when do you know
how to make jam?
‐ Oh, I never said that.
Come on. Lots to learn!
(sighing)
‐ Alright,
the sign's looking good.
Now we just gotta centre
those lights.
‐ Hey.
‐ Oh good, you're here.
‐ I got your text.
What's the emergency?
‐ How are you with a broom?
The Calico's been closed
for two weeks
while my Grandma and I
were on tour.
I need to get it cleaned up
for the open mic.
‐ You're hosting an open mic?
‐ Tomorrow.
And it needs to be perfect
in case my dad shows up.
‐ He's getting out that soon?
When did you get the news?
‐ I didn't yet.
At least, not officially.
But I called my mom
like an hour ago,
and she said that his surgery
went really well.
Okay, Amy, how are
these lights looking?
‐ So, you haven't talked
to your dad yet?
‐ No, but that's
because he was in recovery when I called,
and I've been so busy whipping this place
into shape.
You wouldn't believe how much
dust accumulates over two weeks.
(chuckling)
‐ Holly, I don't want
to be Mr. Glass Half‐Empty,
but I don't think
he's gonna be out by tomorrow.
And if he is,
he won't be up for an open mic.
When my grandpa had
his knee replacement,
he was in the hospital
for five days
and stuck on the couch
for a few weeks.
‐ Okay, but grandpas are old,
and my dad is
less old.
‐ Uh, that's
an excellent point.
(chuckling)
Give me that broom.
‐ Okay.
Pay special attention
to the corners.
‐ Okay.
‐ Now, Amy!
Let's tackle these lights.
‐ Yes, please.
(bright music)
(smoke detector beeping)
‐ Robbie, the jam!
It's burning!
‐ Quick, quick!
(alarm stops)
‐ What happened?!
‐ I don't know,
I put everything in a pot
and stirred just like
the Internet said.
‐ Yeah, and the Internet said you had
to keep stirring the entire time!
‐ The entire time?!
Why?!
‐ So it doesn't burn!
‐ I‐It's fine,
we can just try again.
‐ Well, we're out of sugar
and we've spent our entire deposit.
‐ This is your fault.
‐ My fault?!
‐ Yeah, you told the lady
we could make jam,
which obviously was a lie!
‐ And you said you could read,
which was obviously a lie too!
(sighing)
‐ Robbie, it'll be okay.
‐ Not with me in charge.
Leave it to me to make
a bad situation worse.
‐ We can't give up!
I mean
We have our berries.
All we need
is more sweetener.
And there's nothing
sweeter than
‐ Do not say it.
‐ Honey.
It's the perfect substitute
for sugar.
‐ We cannot just let Grandpa
back into the house, okay?
Grandma and Holly,
half the family,
don't know
he's back in the picture.
Heather, he deserted the family.
‐ Which is why he owes us big.
And he can start
paying in honey.
Everything will be okay ♪
The clouds will be clear ♪
It'll be a brighter tomorrow ♪
'Cause you will be here ♪♪
(sighing)
(soft music)
‐ Hey, Holls.
‐ Mom! Is Dad
out of recovery yet?
‐ Yeah, you know what?
He just woke up.
And I'm sure he'd love
to see you. Hun, it's Holly.
‐ Hey, Holly Bear.
Looks like I got into a fight, huh?
(chuckling)
Well, you should see the other guy.
(groaning)
‐ Are you are you okay?
‐ Uh, yeah, it's just pain
from the stitches.
But enough about me,
how are you doing?
Mom says that Gwen's people
want you back for more dates?
‐ Uh, yeah.
Illinois and Michigan.
‐ That's really impress
‐ Dad?
Mom? Mom, is Dad okay?
‐ Yeah, honey, no, he's fine.
He's just
He's a little bit, you know,
groggy from the surgery.
But don't worry, we're gonna have
him back up to his old self in no time.
‐ Is there anything
I can do to help?
‐ No, no. You just focus
on the open mic,
and I will worry
about the rest here.
I love you.
(soft music)
(sighing)
‐ I got honey!
‐ Robbie, help the man.
‐ It's okay, missy.
I may be old, but I'm fit.
Nice to see you again, son.
‐ Thanks for your help.
‐ Oh, you helped me.
Scooter's retirement party
was about to get loco.
Plus, ever since
I heard about the accident,
I've been trying to figure out
a way to pitch in.
Wow
has this place changed a lot
since I lived here.
It's been in my f
(chuckles)
our family
for over 100 years.
‐ Okay, well,
we have some jam to make.
‐ Ah. Well, I brought a bunch of different
varieties of honey.
Each has their own sugar‐‐
‐ It's Holly. You need to hide.
‐ Huh? What?
‐ Isn't it better
if she knows?
‐ Holly still thinks
Grandpa's dead.
Don't you think we have enough
family drama right now?
(Heather): She's coming.
Hide, hide.
(Holly): Hey!
‐ Hey
‐ I was just on my way to the Calico
to get ready for the open mic.
Unless there's something
you guys need help with.
‐ No.
‐ Who's this?
‐ George. He's a plumber.
And we have a leak, so
‐ Nice to meet you, Holly.
‐ How do you know my name?
‐ Well, um
I always ask a lot
of questions about the family
before I start.
I mean, if women have long hair,
then,
you could have
hair plugging the pipes.
(chuckling)
‐ Okay, well, uh
Good luck with your leak.
I'll see you two at the open mic
later tonight, right?
‐ Of course.
‐ Wouldn't miss it.
‐ You could come if you'd like,
too, George.
‐ That sounds‐‐
‐ Impossible.
George has an emergency
drain repair.
‐ Okay, well, uh,
maybe next time.
‐ That'd be nice.
‐ Okay, bye.
(sighing)
‐ Not a dust bunny in sight.
‐ Look at all the people
who came out to support my dad.
‐ You're the best,
you know that?
Putting all this together.
‐ Hey, Holly.
I need more small change.
People are coming through
with the big bills tonight!
‐ Okay, I'll go ask my grandma.
‐ Thanks.
(Oscar): Ready for the show?
‐ Well, he should never have made
the drive if he was so tired.
‐ Well, he didn't want
to disappoint his daughter.
Although, in hindsight,
I wish he hadn't even tried. It's just‐‐
Holly? Come here.
You know Nate,
our newspaper editor.
‐ Your grandma tells me
you've written a special song for tonight.
Your dad's a lucky guy to have
such a talented and thoughtful daughter.
‐ I guess.
‐ And I hear that you
might be going back on the road
with Gwen Taylor, that's fantastic.
I mean, your family could sure
use the extra money.
And it couldn't hurt Collinsville
to have a local star.
‐ I mean, nothing's for certain.
I should finish
setting up the tech.
Thank you so much for coming,
Mr. Green.
I hope you enjoy the show.
‐ Thank you.
(soft music)
‐ Is the open mic over?
‐ It hasn't started.
Or maybe it has.
I don't know, I'm not there.
Which is obvious
because I'm here with you.
‐ Shouldn't you be going
the other way?
Oh, I get it. You're too big
for small town cafés now.
(sighing)
‐ Everyone thinks
that my dad is so lucky
to have such a talented
daughter,
but it's my music
that got him hurt!
I'm the reason he's in the hospital.
And that's my fault!
‐ Holly
‐ Do not "Holly" me.
If he wouldn't have been driving to that
concert, he wouldn't have gotten hurt.
Those are the undeniable facts.
‐ You're right,
but you're not
the only one to blame.
I know whose fault it is.
‐ You do?
‐ So, would it make you feel better
to give them a piece of your mind?
‐ You know what?
It definitely would!
‐ Come on.
‐ So this is it?
The famous Hobbie Jam.
The packaging could use work.
‐ It's what's inside that counts.
(sniffing)
‐ Smells fresh.
‐ Is that good?
‐ Don't know.
‐ Hmm. Lots of character,
not too tart, good body.
Long finish.
Adequate.
Bordering on good.
Here's your money.
If it sells well,
we'll be in touch.
(car door opening and closing)
(car starting)
‐ We're jamillionaires!
(both): Yes!
‐ Oh.
‐ We should probably pick that up.
‐ Yeah.
‐ You ready to give
the punk
who caused the crash
a piece of your mind?
I called and told him
we were coming.
‐ Tyler!
(knocking)
(Tyler): Hey, we're here.
‐ Hi! Oh!
‐ This puppy got loose
and ran into the road.
So then,
when your dad swerved to avoid it,
he ran into the ditch.
So, if you want to blame anyone,
blame him or her.
I haven't checked yet.
(puppy whimpering)
‐ You are a very, very
adorable puppy.
(chuckling)
It's just so cute!
Look at his face!
Don't you just want
to kiss it?
‐ I'm more of a cat person.
‐ Figures.
(sighing)
Okay, so if it's not his fault,
then that means it's just mine.
‐ No, Holly.
It's no one's fault.
Sometimes things happen,
and there's no one to blame.
It's just
‐ Fate?
‐ I don't like giving that much
power to the universe,
so let's just call it bad luck.
(puppy whining)
‐ But why my dad?
I mean, why couldn't it
have happened to‐‐
‐ Somebody else?
‐ No.
That wouldn't be fair.
‐ Sometimes there are things
you can't control,
and you just gotta learn to accept it and
move forward the best you can.
‐ Boo.
(chuckling)
When did you get so wise?
You sound like my dad.
He always knows
the right thing to say.
It's gonna be hard
doing this without him.
‐ Well, he'll be home soon,
and then you just can kick me
and my newfound wisdom
to the side of the curb.
‐ What about the song?
I promised I'd write a song
for my dad and I couldn't.
‐ I think people will be alright
for one night
without a Holly original.
(chuckling)
‐ Can you and I still
hang out sometimes?
‐ What about Oscar?
‐ Oh, okay. No.
No, he wouldn't care.
You wanna know why? Because
we're just old friends, right?
‐ Technically we're still husband and wife
after that first grade marriage.
‐ Okay
‐ See, 'cause I never signed the divorce
papers that Amy drew up,
so I'm gonna wait
until you're rich and famous
so that I can have
half of what you're worth.
(sighing)
‐ No matter what, you and I just keep
coming back together.
(soft music)
That's it.
That's what I can sing!
(laughing)
So, I tried to write
this song for my dad,
but I couldn't find
the right words.
But I still wanted to sing
something to honour him.
Um, this is a song
that he would sing to me
when I was a little kid
and needed
a little extra comfort.
Every day
the sun's gonna rise ♪
The Earth will spin
and make the winds blow by ♪
The field's gonna grow
the bird's gonna fly above ♪
The seasons change
around our home ♪
The leaves may fall ♪
But the roots
ain't going nowhere ♪
So even if you drift away ♪
Ooh, your home
is here to stay ♪
Your home is here to stay ♪♪
(soft music)
(laughing)
‐ Oh, hi!
I missed you guys so much!
I missed you, I missed you.
Hi, hi!
‐ Is Dad here too?
‐ No, no, he's not.
But he's gonna be here
in a couple days,
and the doctors are
very happy with his progress,
so that's good, right?
‐ Our open mic raised
over a thousand bucks!
‐ What?!
‐ Yeah.
Everything's gonna be okay.
You don't have
to worry about anything.
‐ As the eldest of the house,
I took care of berry sales
at the market.
‐ Oh, wow!
(chuckling)
With considerable help
from my little sister.
Couldn't have done it without her.
Especially the math parts.
‐ Of course, of course.
Wow, we're just so lucky
to have such great kids.
But you should know
that your dad's recovery
is going to take
a couple months,
so I'm going to take
a leave from work,
and that means that
well, things are gonna be
a little bit tight, financially.
‐ I mean, I still haven't
heard back from Gwen's label,
but I'll make sure that I do
everything that I can
to convince them to bring me back on tour
so we can have my music money.
‐ Oh, Holly, that would be so nice,
but if it doesn't pan out,
just know that your music is still very
important for your dad's healing.
(laughing)
I missed you guys so much.
Just, it's so good to be home.
Oh.
Okay, I don't want to know
what happened,
as long as it's cleaned up
by tomorrow.
Love you guys.
‐ Love you too.
‐ Love you.
Okay. We'd better get to work.
‐ You're helping? I mean, you had nothing
to do with the mess.
‐ We're not gonna get through this unless
we support each other.
Okay?
(sighing)
Wow, you guys made a mess.
Why does this jar have a picture of
that old plumber guy on it?
(Holly laughing)
‐ That old plumber guy is not
a plumber.
He's Grandpa.
He's still alive.
‐ Remember that
Ferris wheel metaphor?
Forget about that.
I am on a roller coaster.
Every day
the sun's gonna rise ♪
The Earth will spin
and make the winds blow by ♪
The field's gonna grow
The bird's gonna fly above ♪
Me and the moon
and the rising sun ♪
Are just some things
you can always count on ♪
And the springtime rain ♪♪