Once and Again (1999) s03e04 Episode Script

That looks pretty good, right?
What, no garnish?
Do we have anything to dip these in?
Hummus.
Thanks.
Is that free range?
You don't even eat meat.
I still like to know
how they were raised.
I've thought about becoming
a vegetarian, but I like bacon.
When are you moving into the garage?
- As soon as the paint dries.
- When will that be?
- 8 to 12 hours.
- You're gonna help me move my stuff?
I'll think about it.
- Sorry.
- Sorry.
I'm starving. Can I eat in my room?
- I thought we'd all eat together.
- I was gonna watch the match on TV.
And I really have to read this play.
Drama Club has auditions tomorrow.
I gotta get to work,
so maybe I'll just take
- that.
- Whatever.
- What play are you guys doing?
- "As You Like It."
So, what do they make you do
for the audition?
Well, normally, you'd prepare
a soliloquy or something,
but Mr. Dimitri wants us to
do it spontaneously, which is so
- Are you memorizing the whole thing?
- Pretty much.
That's what I would do.
Jessie, are you thinking
about trying out for the play?
No. I just
I read that play last year.
I liked it.
Why don't you audition?
If you want to. I bet you'd be great.
- Do we have any bread?
- Yeah, sweetie, you should try out.
I don't know
You really should. It's fun.
Mom, where's the bread?
Thanks.
Here it is
This place is really coming along.
Yeah I guess.
- Is there a copy of the grant deed?
- In there.
Karen Sammler!
Sam
My goodness. Wow!
You smell good.
Still using that vanilla extract?
Shut Up! I can't believe
you remember that!
Hi Judy.
Hi So, that's right,
you two know each other.
What's the vanilla extract?
Nothing. It's just my
past coming back to haunt me.
So, you guys know each other?
Yep.
- Because you're working with Rick.
- Right.
How's Jamie?
Sam has got the cutest little boy.
He's good. You know, he's adjusting
to the whole thing. But he's good.
So, you two are friends?
We are We became friends
Through circumstances
How complicated. For everybody.
Judy, these columns we talked about
are load bearing, so
Oh, hi, Karen, Sam.
Hi. I was just picking up some papers
And I came by to bug you.
Are those my blueprints?
I'll be back in an hour with your lunch.
I know, supersize it.
Hi Everyone
Judy, do you have those resumes?
Hi, I'm Sam.
Jake Manning.
Manning?
- He's my
- Ex.
Jake's gonna run the restaurant.
Oh. Wow.
So, what do you say,
we all have some lunch?
I'm kidding.
Those resumes are in the kitchen.
Thanks. Nice to see you all.
I guess I gotta go.
I'll look these over.
Thanks.
Well, that was a little uncomfortable.
I'm sorry, did you say something?
I'm just regaining consciousness.
Actually, it's all your fault.
It's like six degrees of Judy Brooks.
I know, I'm the lynch pin.
We should probably
I do, too. OK.
I think Lily really likes me.
I can tell.
What are these?
They're mock-ups of my sign.
Do you like them?
You can be honest.
They're awful.
Don't sugar coat it.
Judy, this is serious.
I mean, this is who you are
I'm a little lost on this
I found this art student,
he seemed really nice
Cheap?
Yeah.
Yeah. Well
Sam?
Yeah?
What?
I forget. What I was going to say.
I do too. Lately.
You do?
Lately.
Well, I have to
Yeah, me too
Last scene of all,
that ends this strange eventful history,
is second childishness
and mere oblivion,
sans teeth, sans eyes,
sans taste
sans everything.
Thank you, Ajay. Very nice.
I can do it some other way.
No, I think your first instinct
was very compelling.
- Who's next?
- Grace Manning.
I know her.
Hi.
Did you prepare anything?
No. You said we shouldn't.
So, you didn't memorize
Rosalind's epilogue?
I read it a few times. Is that a crime?
In some countries, it is.
My errand is to you, fair youth.
My gentle Phoebe did bid me
give you this
Act four, scene three.
Pardon me.
I am but a guiltless messenger.
Patience herself would startle
at this letter and play the swaggerer.
Bear this, bear all. She says
I am not fair, that I lack manners.
She calls me proud, and that she could
not love me were man as rare as phoenix.
'Ode my will,
her love is not the hare that I do hunt?
Why writes she so to me?
Well, shepherd, well,
this is a letter of your own device.
No, I portest. I know not the contents.
Phoebe did write it.
Come, come, you are a fool,
and turned into the extremity of love.
I saw her hand. She has a leathern hand,
a freestone-colored hand.
I verily did think that her old gloves
were on, but't was her hand
Fun! Thank you, Grace. Very nice.
And
thank you, everyone, for indulging me.
Mr. Dimitri?
Yes Alexa.
There's one more person.
She signed up late.
Swell. Where is she?
Jessie Sammler,
for the role of Phoebe?
I told her to put in
a skylight, it's cheaper
Yours looks better than mine.
You think Sam and Judy
are seeing each other again?
- I don't think so.
- Why not?
- I don't know.
- I think they are. I can tell.
I spend more time with both of them
than you do.
I think I would notice something.
No you wouldn't.
Maybe I don't care,
because it's not my business.
- So you do think they are.
- I didn't say that.
Okay, alright,
there have been
possible indications.
What indications?
You know, glances here and there.
That's that I thought! I knew it!
I saw them looking at each other.
That doesn't necessarily mean anything.
Don't be stupid.
He'll make a proper man.
The best thing in him is his complexion;
and faster than his tongue did
make offense, his eye did heal it up.
He is not very tall
- So, that's your half sister? Right?
- Step sister.
His leg is but so- so
and yet'tis well.
You are so going to get Rosalind.
You think?
It's between you and Cynthia.
Good. Thank you.
Is that it, Alexa?
- Yes.
- Great!
Okay, nobody leave.
Stay right there.
Okay, this is what I was thinking
This is my idea.
In addition to all the songes
that already in this wonderful play,
I would like to put in
some folk music.
The music of weird old America.
How great is that?
Okay. Well, trust me,
it's at least really really good.
Hope you like this.
Mr. Dimitri?
Nobody told us we would have to sing.
I know. I'm telling you now.
Do we have to sing today?
Like, right now?
Yes. We're going to go
backwards through the order.
You're first.
- You want me to sing?
- Yes, I do.
I don't think I know any of these.
Sing anything.
Um, I think,
I guess, I kind of know this one.
Perfect. Just do a little bit.
Whatever you're comfortable with.
I love this. I love it!
Mr. Dimitri?
Yes. Cynthia.
I really have to say,
I think this is totally unfair?
That we have to do this, like this.
How would you like to do it?
We should be given time to practice.
It's a little strange to assume
people would be comfortable
just singing like that.
You obviously
feel strongly about this.
Well
I think we all do
Fair enough.
I'm not a complete sadist. Okay.
Those of you who are called back will
be required to sing one of those songs.
If you don't get called back,
learn these songs regardless.
For your own enrichment,
if nothing else.
- Sam?
- Hi.
I wasn't expecting you.
Which makes it more surprising.
Good thing I didn't bring anyone home.
As you're apt to do.
What are you doing here?
I thought I'd bring you this.
Oh my God.
This is exactly
This is perfect. Why did you do this?
I don't know.
It behooved me.
That is so sweet.
Thank you.
You're welcome. I'm glad you like it.
I do.
It's inspired.
I didn't think you'd be here,
I was just going to leave it. So
Really? Because it seemed
like you were waiting for me.
Oh. Did it?
Yes. It did.
Well, that's
partially true.
Sam
Yeah
What is this?
What?
This. What are we doing?
I don't know.
- Hey, sweetie.
- Where's Rick?
He left early.
Come here, you.
Will you help me decorate my room
after Jessie moves upstairs?
Sure.
We could do a really cool stencil
on the ceiling, or something.
Oh, like stars and moons and suns?
The sun is a star.
You don't know
what we're talking about.
Did you know Jessie auditioned?
That's great!
Grace, I was talking.
So talk.
Is my dad here?
Non, sweetie, he left really early.
Jessie, come here.
Grace said you tried out.
Yeah.
Did you look at any of those songs?
Yeah, a little.
What songs?
I thought you were doing Shakespeare.
Mr. Dimitri had this idea
He wants to use folk music
in the play.
That could be interesting.
And really good for you, Jessie,
you have such a beautiful voice.
I guess I'll just go get ready.
Zoe, you need to get ready too.
I'm just trying to encourage her.
You know that?
Yeah, I know
Do you think Jimmy Carter
was a good president?
I think he was misunderstood.
Do you like pancakes?
Are you gonna make some?
- I can order some.
- What time is it?
- I don't know. Do you have to go?
- Well, don't you have to go to work?
Eventually.
But, you're free to go, obviously.
Will you be mad if I go?
Sam
You know I'm undeniably
attracted to you
And I can't help myself
so, why can't we just have this
and enjoy each other without
making so much out of it?
'Cause that's where we seem
to get into trouble.
I completely agree.
I mean, why can't we just do that?
I think we can. And we should.
So do I.
So let's, do that, then.
Okay
What?
I'm on my way.
On your way where?
Wherever you need me to be.
- Hello?
- Good morning sleepy head.
- What do you mean?
- Where are you?
- I've just pulled into Judy's.
- Judy's house?
- D'you wanna have lunch?
- I'm not sure.
No. Phil's. Booklover's.
- Is someone there?
- No.
- Are you at Judy's house?
- No.
Well it sounds like somebody's there.
- Anything's possible.
- You're at Judy's house.
Maybe.
Don't
- Don't do that.
- What?
- Do what?
- You sighed.
That judgemental breathing.
It's really annoying.
- It's really annoying.
- Fine.
Fine. I won't breathe.
- Are you going to work today?
- Yes I am.
- Are you going to the office today?
- I plan on it.
I have to go.
Me too.
Good.
It really doesn't matter,
Celia's a good role too.
I'd be happy with anything.
- Well, I know I'm screwed.
- Cynthia, you're overreacting.
Nevertheless,
I have no singing ability.
- Hey, Grace.
- Hey.
Sit down.
- What's your name again?
- Jessie.
You were really good
in your audition.
Yeah, your voice is amazing.
I don't think so.
Did you guys look at the lyrics
to those songs he handed out?
They're all about death.
Does that seem odd to anyone?
They're from the olden days,
when everything was really depressing.
Hi Alexa!
Callbacks will be posted at 3:30.
That's all I can tell you.
That's fine. I love your sweater.
Thanks.
Hi.
I was in the neighborhood.
Thank you so much.
This time I'm paying you. I insist.
Good. Because I enclosed a bill.
Are you okay?
Yeah, I
I was I woke up late.
I mean, I didn't wake up late,
I was up late.
I had a night. With someone.
Yeah.
Are you gonna tell me who it was?
Sam Blue.
- Judy!
- What?
I had no idea you and Sam
were seeing each other.
We're not. We're just
We seem to have this incredible
connection, you know?
And I'm not completely certain
what it is
or what it might be
or where it's going
Judy, I guess I'm a little floored
I just wanna live in the moment
with it, you know?
I've heard of that,
I haven't actually tried it, but
I'm so glad I can talk to you.
There are things I can't tell Lily,
she doesn't want to hear it.
You've got all this food in there.
Where is everyone?
I have no idea.
I imagine when they get hungry,
they'll venture out to forage.
Sorry I asked.
So, what's this about?
Strong man competition.
I'll get it.
These boulders look really heavy.
They're three hundred pounds.
Hello. I'm Sam. Rick's friend.
Rick, your friend is here!
I don't have any friends.
Oh! Strong man competition.
- Hi Sam.
- Hi Lily.
So, I actually did some work today.
- What did you do?
- I made this.
What is it?
A prototype for the light switches.
For the Dreiser.
It's Cubist.
Yes it is, you're right.
Hey, that looks good.
It is. Help yourself, Sam.
There's plenty in the kitchen.
Okay.
I'll show you.
- Rick.
- What?
- See.
- What?
He came here on purpose.
- Yeah, he came to bring this.
- He knew she was here.
Maybe.
Go see what they're doing.
I know what they're doing.
They're getting food.
Sam, did you find everything you wanted?
Uh, yeah, thanks.
Good. Let me know when
your ready for dessert.
I just need to brush my teeth.
Go ahead.
You know that I didn't
You didn't what?
I don't want the part of Rosalind,
I auditioned for Phoebe.
So what, you're not gonna do it?
I don't know.
Doesn't matter. So, we're up
for the same part? No big deal.
I feel guilty about that,
because of the way I reacted
I think this lady's
too hard on her husband.
He should be able to
have a donut once in a while.
- What were they gonna do?
- Who?
Sam and Judy. Were they just going to
do it right there on my butcher block?
Our butcher block.
- She's just trying to provoke me.
- There's no question.
I really liked Will Gluck.
That's because you
really liked Will Gluck.
It's not that I don't like Sam. It just
seems like a bad idea. Don't you think?
I don't wanna be involved.
I know, I'm sorry.
I mean, in some ways I think
they could be good for each other,
but ultimately I think
they'll destroy each other.
If I know Judy, she'll be devastated
and I'll have to pick up the pieces.
And if I know Sam, he'll rebound
with a twenty-three year old.
I'm just kidding. That's not him.
Maybe that's him.
I don't want to be involved.
Did you see Rick's face
when they walked into the kitchen?
No, but I saw Lily's eyes narrow
into two little disparaging slits.
Oh yeah, I saw that.
Could you hand me my underwear?
Thanks.
- Are you hungry?
- Do you have food?
No.
That's okay, I have to go.
Oh. Okay.
What?
I don't want you to go.
Judy.
Hey, Jude.
Penny Lane. Whatever your name is.
It's okay.
I know you have to go sometimes.
Some bright morning when
this life is o'er, I'll fly away.
I'll fly away, oh glory,
I'll fly away In the morning.
When I die,
Hallelujah, by and by
And why, I pray you?
Who might be your mother, that you
insult, exult, and all at once
'Tis not your inky brows, your black
silk hair, your bugle eyeballs
Cry the man mercy, love him,
take his offer.
Foul is most foul being foul
to be a scoffer.
So take her to thee, sheperd.
Fare thee well.
I must say,
I enjoyed that very much.
Now, let's hear your song.
Whenever you're ready.
The birds are singing
in your eyes today
Sweet flowers blossom in your smile
But my soul is stormy
blows wild
My sweetheart rides a ship
on the sea
and that's the flat six?
Sweet.
What can I get you?
- Two soy lattes.
- I don't want soy.
Make his regular. He's a manly man.
I prefer lactose
intolerant men myself.
I haven't had dairy in years.
How old do you think she is?
Possibly not
of legal drinking age.
I'm not interested then.
So
You and Judy, Sam?
Who?
Judy.
Sam, what's going on
with you and Judy?
Why?
Just because you're entangled
in this messy separation
Right, my wife is preparing to savagely
rape me over the calls.
I don't see
what this has to do with Judy.
It just seems unfair of you to string
her along, if you're not serious.
Thanks for the moral ethical advice.
I'll keep it in mind.
Don't get mad.
I'm just concerned. For everyone.
Well, don't be concerned,
'cause it's not your business.
And it's too late. See, I'm mad.
- Here you go, guys.
- Thank you.
Keep the change. By the way, my friend
here thinks you're really really cute.
Oh, I forgot to tell you my idea.
I want to pull these cookbook signings,
we'd have the chefs come
and cook and promote their book.
That's a great idea.
So, you and Sam like
you're getting along well.
Uh huh. We are.
That's good.
So you're seeing a lot of each other?
- Not technically.
- What does that mean?
Well, we're not seeing each other
"seeing each other", we're just
You know, seeing each other.
So, it's not serious serious.
I guess not.
Okay, so I'm not worried.
Good.
- 'Cause you know what you're doing.
- That's right.
- Good.
- Good.
I'm leaving.
Thank you for lunch.
Alexa?
So, who knew
you had such a great voice.
Yeah. Who knew.
It was quite an audition.
You should be proud.
Thanks.
Yeah, but I guess you'll have
a lot of competition.
Yeah, I guess I will.
Jessie Sammler is your stepsister?
Yeah.
Do you guys get along?
Yeah.
I mean, you know.
No, what?
It can be awkward.
So this must be really awkward, huh?
Both up for the same part?
- I'm fine with it.
- Really?
And if she gets the role?
Well, that's okay.
I mean, she's good.
She's really sensitive.
Which makes her a good actress.
What d'you mean?
Just that she's sensitive,
which is good.
But it also might make it
hard for her.
How? How would it be hard?
- I don't know, nevermind.
- No, no, what?
If she got the part,
it might be difficult.
Why?
Because she's had some problems.
What kind of problems?
Well, she had an eating disorder
last year, it was really tough for her.
I just hope this won't be
too much pressure.
I just had to go to my locker.
You know you shouldn't smoke.
I know.
Bye, Grace.
Bye
Grace, is there anything
you want from the store?
No.
Do you still like those
little pizza bagel things?
No, I haven't eaten those in years.
I'm just having trouble
figuring out who eats what.
Because now we have
one and a half vegetarians,
two major carnivores,
and I don't know what you are anymore.
Why don't you just buy food?
If they don't eat it, they starve.
Because it didn't use to be an issue.
I know things around here have changed
and we're all trying to adjust
- I don't care about that.
- Then what's the problem?
I'm just tired of people walking
on eggshells around certain people.
Do you think that maybe the school play
is putting too much stress on you?
I don't know.
Mom
What? Sweetie
Can you drop me off first?
I need to get there early.
Grace?
I'll have a cappucino with two shots.
- You want a muffin?
- Blueberry. Can I have hot chocolate?
Yes. Only because I'm such a lame mother
who doesn't have milk in her fridge.
You're not lame, you're cool.
Can I skip school today?
I'm not that cool.
Besides, don't you want to
find out today, about the play?
Yeah. But the whole thing
is so weird
The thing with Grace.
I don't even know if I want that part
You can't help that you're so talented
you got called back for the lead.
- Stop.
- I will not.
It's okay to want the part.
What happens if I get it? How am I
supposed to live in that house?
Yes, but honey,
if its important to you
Forget it, please.
Double cap,
hot cocoa, and a blueberry muffin.
Thank you.
Isn't that Sam?
Yeah, I think it is.
Come on, we're late.
You know, I'm really sorry
about the other night.
- I said I would call.
- That's okay.
I was actually with Sam.
It's funny, because Lily tried to start
in on me the other day about Sam,
but I wouldn't let her.
I was actually kind of
- proud of myself.
- That's good.
The truth is, yes,
there is some ambiguity
about Sam and me.
Us. But, the thing is
when I'm with him,
I'm really really happy.
And that's finally
I think what's important. Don't you?
Well
I mean, I know Lily says
she wants me to be happy,
but she won't let me
decide what makes me happy.
- She's just being protective
- Clearly.
- She doesn't wanna see you get hurt.
- I'm a big girl.
Who wears her heart on her sleeve.
That could easily have
come out of Lily's mouth.
I'm sorry Judy,
I'm just concerned
about what's going on.
What do you mean?
Look, this isn't easy to say, but,
I know Sam.
I know his history,
some things he's done
What are you trying to say?
I'm friends with his wife.
And this has been
very difficult for her.
Sam's put her through a lot.
He cheated on her.
Five years ago,
he had a pretty major affair.
- All I'm trying to say is
- Five years ago?
Please, Judy, just be careful.
I have to get back.
I'll see you.
I've decided not to post
the cast list.
I'm gonna call everybody
at their home instead.
It's less ferocious.
- So you've decided already?
- Pretty much.
Is there something else?
I hope you
I hope you understand that what I said
about Jessie, that's in the past.
She's fine now, and
I don't think it'd be a problem.
- You don't?
- No.
- But you brought it up.
- I did, but
But what?
But what I said,
it doesn't mean anything.
Everything means something.
- I didn't wake you?
- I wasn't sleeping.
Oh, good.
Where is your thing to
It's in the top drawer.
So
I was thinking
I might stay over tonight.
If that's okay.
- I brought a toothbrush.
- Okay.
- Unless you don't want me to.
- Whatever you want.
Really?
'Cause you don't seem delighted.
I don't?
No, no, you don't.
- What do you want me to do?
- Jump up and down.
Maybe later.
I'll look forward to it.
Now, where are the wine glasses?
You don't know
where the glasses are?
- I forget.
- At the back of your head, there.
So, what, you're
You're mad at me now because
I don't know where the glasses are?
- How many times have you been here?
- Several.
A lot, really
But didn't always have a beverage.
Can we be serious?
I know.
Fortunately not.
What if I need you to be?
I thought that was
where we got into trouble.
Maybe it is.
Judy, I don't know what you want.
You know what I want. I want you.
- You have me.
- Do I?
- I need some time.
- And then what?
I can't answer that right now.
What am I supposed to do?
Just wait it out?
Yeah, that'd be great,
if you could try.
I could try if I knew
that it meant something.
- Of course it means something?
- Sam, what does it mean?
Really, I don't know
what you want me to say.
Say whatever you think
you should say.
Judy
I'm pretty sure I love you.
But you're not sure.
Things are not that simple for me.
Right now.
You know that, don't you?
Maybe I was wrong.
I thought I could do this,
but I can't.
The truth is,
I need more than this.
I guess I wasn't being honest.
I'm sorry.
So, what do you want me to do?
I don't know.
Do you want me to go?
I don't. So maybe you better.
Okay, I guess I'll go.
Can we put bacon in this?
No.
What's this?
Macaroni. And cheese. Hence, the name.
- Did anyone call?
- No, honey.
Get out!
Do I need more cheese?
What's this?
Macaroni. And. Cheese.
Okay.
- No one's called.
- Zoe.
What?
- This is really uncomfortable.
- I know.
Hello?
Yes, she sure is.
One moment, please.
Grace, it's for you.
Hello?
Oh, okay.
Yes
Alright, I will.
Thank you.
Bye.
That was Mr. Dimitri.
Well?
I got the part. Of Rosalind.
- Wonderful.
- Congratulations.
He wanted me to tell you
that you got the part of Phoebe.
Oh. Okay.
- It's a really good part.
- I know.
Congratulations, Jessie.
I'm so proud of both of you.
Grace was amazing.
She really does deserves the lead.
I'm gonna do some homework.
- Congratulations, honey.
- Thanks.
To that home
on God's celestial shore
I'll fly away
I'll fly away, oh glory
I'll fly away
in the morning
When I die hallelujah by and by
I'll fly away
~ bufgelfly ~