Party of Five s03e10 Episode Script
Close to You
[ROCK MUSIC PLAYING.]
[GIGGLING.]
Oh, please.
CALLIE: Oh, come on.
Hey, you know, some of us have to write a paper.
CALLIE: Cut it out, okay? No.
Come on, I mean it.
I told you.
I don't want to do this.
Callie? No! Oh, my God.
Stop! Stop! No! I said, stop! Callie? What the? Oh, my God.
Bailey! Who the hell are you? Get the hell off her! Bailey! You know what? Get the hell out of here or I'll kill you.
I swear to God, I'll break your neck.
I swear to God.
Damn tease.
[DOOR SLAMS.]
You okay? Callie, are you okay? Go away.
Callie.
Please, just go away.
[THE BODEANS' "CLOSER TO FIVE" PLAYING.]
* Everybody wants to live * * Like they wanna live * * And everybody wants to love * * Like they wanna love * * Everybody wants to be * * Closer to free-ee-ee-ee * * Closer to free * [ROCK MUSIC PLAYING ON STEREO.]
Your mom called about a half hour ago.
What'd you tell her? Told her you were in the shower again.
You said "again"? No, course not.
I thought again.
Yeah.
That's what I'm worried about.
Hey, Callie, wait a second.
Look.
Okay.
All right.
If it's about last night, I'm really sorry.
Okay? The guy was just I don't know.
You know, I mean, I met him on the quad, and we started talking about music, and he just came over to play some stuff, and I had no idea he'd end up being-- Okay, what? Why are you looking at me like that? What? I'm not looking at you like anything.
Yeah, you're looking at me like there's something wrong with me.
No, I'm not.
Yeah.
You've got, like, this whole judgmental thing going on.
Callie, that is Okay.
Look, you obviously don't want to talk about this.
No, I don't.
Okay? 'Cause nothing actually happened.
All right? And anyway, it's over.
Uh, Claudia? Oh, hey, Stuart.
Check this out.
"I Claudia, Advice to the Lovelorn"? Heh-heh-heh.
What is that? Um, this is a mockup of your new column.
I mean, it's all Greeked in.
I had to use last year's yearbook picture, but we can take a new one if you want.
Wait a minute.
I'm not You want me to write an advice column to the lovelorn? Heh.
I'm not a writer.
Uh, well, sure you are.
I mean, I read those stories you wrote in Medlock's class.
You read my homework assignments? Well, yeah.
How else am I gonna find new blood? And you're so insightful.
I mean, all that stuff about your family, I wept.
Maybe.
Whatever.
I mean, who am I to be giving advice to the lovelorn? My one and only boyfriend dumped me for my sister.
Did I see it coming? No.
Yeah, but-- But wait.
That means-- You see, that means you have life experience.
Here.
Wait.
I got a few sample letters.
Read them.
These people need you, Claudia.
You went to a lot of trouble.
Well, that's 'cause I can't think of anyone more perfect than you.
"I Claudia," huh? It's kind of-- It's kind of cute.
JULIA: Sorry this is taking so long.
It's just these drawers, they've been sticking for weeks.
I really think it was that roof leak that caused it.
It's no big deal, really.
It's just a little elbow grease and sandpaper.
Yeah.
I know.
I have sandpaper too.
I just, um, didn't know how to do it exactly.
I mean, I know.
I just, um, didn't want to, you know, make a mistake.
Well, you might want to take notes, then.
I know you're pretty serious about your education.
You just want to see where it's sticking and shave it a little bit at a time.
See.
See, me, I would have sanded first and asked questions later.
Hm.
So you guys have been working awfully hard lately.
Mm-hm.
Got another job waiting.
I was supposed to start it last week.
You're not complaining, are you? 'Cause that would be a definite first.
No.
It's just, I hardly see you these days.
That's fairly smooth.
So this--? This new job, is it something good? Mm-hm.
Listen, could you--? Is that the time? Yeah.
Why? God, I've gotta start wearing a watch.
I had no idea we were up here so long.
I'm sorry.
Listen, I-I gotta go.
I'll-- I'll-- I'll pick all this up tomorrow.
Okay? Okay.
Hey, I-I'm sorry.
I shouldn't have asked you to spend so much time.
Don't sweat it.
This was fun.
So tomorrow? Yeah.
That-- That'd be great.
So Tuesday.
That makes this the, uh, fourth day in a row you've stopped by.
Yeah.
So? What are you saying? You that unhappy to see me? Heh, no.
Heh-heh.
No.
It's just this used to be Xander's route.
That guy does some amazing impressions.
Have you ever heard him do his Sylvester Stallone? It's okay.
[CHUCKLING.]
Oh, nice wrapping job.
What am I supposed to do? Serve this off the back of my truck? Call itfettuccineflatbed? You're right.
I'm sorry.
What was I thinking? Next time I'll have it wrapped in aluminum foil swans.
So same time tomorrow? We'll see.
What are you in such a hurry for? I have seven more runs to make.
Why? Um, I thought you might want to fix that flat.
The-- Fix that flat.
Yeah.
Your right rear tire's practically on the rim.
Oh, my God.
I can't believe I-- You got a spare? No, no.
We always take them out to make more room for food.
[CHUCKLES.]
Um, you know, I-I have a truck.
I could drive you on the rest of your rounds.
I'm done here for tonight anyway.
You don't want to do that.
It's another hour and a half.
I don't mind, really.
Might even be fun.
Julia! Julia! What? What's your problem? These letters are soaked, and it's coming from your room.
That's-- That's-- Oh! I thought those guys were supposed to be fixing the roof.
The tarp-- They forgot to put the tarp on.
Oh, that-- That's great.
I mean, what kind of an idiot forgets-- He's not an idiot.
I mean, maybe he didn't think we needed it.
What? They've been saying all day that it was gonna rain.
Well-- Well, maybe Sam didn't see the news.
I mean, it's not necessarily his fault.
Of course it's his fault.
He's the roofer.
Duh.
Why are you defending him? I am not defending him.
Yeah, you are.
No, I am not.
Mm-hmm.
You are.
You are-- You are so weird.
I mean, it's like you have a crush on him or something.
Ha! A crush on him? Shut up! That is so-- That is the stupidest thing I-- I can't believe you would--? What? Stuart was right.
I am pretty good at this.
You know what? You know what? I do not need this.
I am going back to my room.
Hope you've got a wet suit.
[JAZZ MUSIC PLAYING ON RADIO.]
Oh, hey, I love this song.
Mm, Charlie Parker.
Family legend has it that I was named after him.
So your dad named you after a black man? [LAUGHS.]
Don't get me wrong.
I still can't dance.
[LAUGHS.]
No one's perfect.
Oh, up here on the right.
What? Here? What? Thought I lived at the Fairmont? No.
I just-- You know what? Forget it.
Let's drop it.
Really.
So, um, speaking of dancing-- Were we speaking of dancing? Yeah.
A second ago you said-- [CHUCKLES.]
Anyway, there's this party I have to go to.
It's a Homeless Coalition thing.
It's no big deal or anything.
In fact, I wish I could skip it myself.
When is it? [METAL CLANGING.]
[RAP MUSIC PLAYING ON STEREO.]
Get down.
What? Scootch down.
Quick.
Down.
Yeah, man.
Hey, what's up? Hey, man.
[EXCITED CHATTER.]
MAN: Come on, baby.
I ain't play that, baby.
I don't play that.
You can get up now.
[SIGHS.]
[SIGHS.]
So, uh, anyway, heh-heh, this party is tomorrow night.
You free? [CHUCKLES.]
Hey.
Hey.
Wh--? There.
My shoe.
You--? You're going? Yeah.
Barenaked Ladies concert.
I'm meeting Sarah.
Don't you have to finish your paper? I finished it.
Oh.
So I'll see you later.
Well, like, when? I don't know.
Late probably.
Callie.
I'm sorry.
What? What's going on? I'm just-- I'm just-- I don't want to be alone.
I know it's stupid 'cause nothing's gonna happen, right? Callie, it's-- It's just-- I'm meeting Sarah.
Right.
Right.
I know you're gonna hate me, but please don't go.
Bailey, please stay.
[***.]
You sure you don't want anything? Cup of coffee or something? Coffee? Heh.
That would be-- No, heh-heh.
My heart's already-- If it weren't for this rib cage, I'd be chasing it with a net.
[CHUCKLES.]
You're not-- That didn't freak you out? I mean, even a little? That drive-by thing? Uh, it was just a couple of gang kids checking each other out.
It happens every day.
Yeah.
But you made us duck down.
Yeah, just to be on the safe side.
The safe side? That's, like, nowhere near here.
Look, you made it clear you're not wild about the neighborhood.
So let's not-- No.
I'm not slamming where you live, and I'm not saying that you should move or anything.
I'm just saying that if you want to be safe, you should-- What? Well, like, change that flimsy door lock.
And, uh, close your windows when you're out.
You don't have to do this.
I'm not a damsel in distress.
I can-- I don't need your protection.
Don't worry.
I'm done.
Well, um, I should get going.
Sure.
Right.
So, um, thanks for the driving.
Yeah.
No problem.
And, um, I'll see ya.
What time tomorrow night? Eight o'clock.
Do you want me to walk you to your car? [CHUCKLES.]
[SIGHS.]
I know what you're gonna say.
Hmm.
Yeah.
Look, I know you're mad.
Mad? No.
Bailey, mad is when your car won't start.
Mad is when the alarm doesn't go off and you miss Trig.
When you spend three hours at a concert by yourself-- Shh! Don't shush me.
She's sleeping.
Okay? It took me hours to get her to sleep as it is.
Who? Who are we talking about? Callie.
It took you hours to get Callie to sleep? [SIGHS.]
Sarah, she was almost raped last night.
Oh, my God.
She had some guy over, some new guy.
And I came home, I heard screaming from the bedroom, so I ran in there, and kind of intercepted.
Why didn't you tell me about this yesterday? She asked me not to.
And then tonight when I was leaving, I don't know, she started to do this meltdown or something, and there was, like, no way I could leave.
[SIGHS.]
Okay.
Look, I'm sorry.
I'll make it up to you.
I promise.
Okay.
Tomorrow, we can do anything you want.
Okay? We can take a drive out to Point Reyes, spend the day, or just drive to Sausalito and get some dinner or something.
You know what, Bailey? I can't believe I'm about to say this.
But I think we should spend some time with Callie.
JULIA: It's not that bad, Charlie.
It just got some of Claud's stuff wet.
Her ceiling is stained, and your floorboards could warp.
It was one rain storm, and I caught most of it with a bucket.
There he is.
Charlie, just please be reasonable.
You, uh--? You see this tarp, Sam? Yeah.
Something's wrong with this picture, huh? Mm.
Oh, no.
It rained last night.
Was there damage? Not that much.
Claudia's ceiling needs patching and repainting.
And if there's any buckling in the attic floors-- SAM: I'll-- I'll fix it.
And I'll only charge you for materials.
Only charge me for the materials? Yeah.
I'll cut you a break 'cause it was partly my fault.
It was completely your fault.
No.
Actually, your sister kept me late doing some repairs.
Otherwise, the tarp would have been on.
He's right, Charlie.
I asked him to work on my, um-- Something upstairs, and that made him late for-- For whatever-- I don't give a damn.
The tarp should've been on.
It's part of the job.
It was after dark.
I'm not working up on the roof after dark.
You should remember to put it on before.
So, what are we gonna do about this? Sam's idea sounds fair.
I can tell you what I won't do.
I'm not paying for any materials.
I'm not gonna pay for a damn thing.
That's like 300 bucks worth of work you're talking about.
Is it? I'm sorry.
Well, I'm not working for free.
Then I'll get somebody else to do it.
What? You gonna fire me? Yeah.
I guess I am.
Fine.
Fine.
I got other work I can do.
Fine? What do you mean, fine? That's-- that's not fine.
You guys, can't--? Can't you talk about this? Can't you reach an agreement? Charlie! Sam! Okay.
One cafe latte and one iced mocha thingy coming right up.
So is this your first time out since? [SIGHS.]
Yeah.
It's gotta feel good to get out of the apartment, though, huh? I don't know, I guess.
I can't really, uh I don't want to hang around school, you know, because if I ran into him I know it's-- It's kind of cliché, but you shouldn't let this eat at you.
You ought to talk to somebody about it.
You mean, like some professional type? Yeah.
Or even some girlfriend.
I don't really have many women friends.
You know, I always did better with guys.
You can talk to me.
I know we don't know each other that well, but I can't.
Okay.
Well, you can talk to Bailey.
I know he really cares about you.
You know, and he'd be really great and sensitive.
He's not like other guys.
You know that.
Yeah.
Just kind of proves that not all guys are caveman types, you know? He told me that he wants to go to the police station with you if you decide to report this.
How many guys would do that? Okay.
Here we go.
Thank you.
So, what are we talking about? Oh, just that not all guys are bad.
Some are kind of worth trusting.
[CHUCKLES.]
You, for instance.
Right? Right.
JULIA: So, um, Charlie, listen, good news.
I-- I talked to Sam, and he totally changed his mind.
I mean, that he said he'll do the work and-- And for free and that he's really sorry, and-- Really? That's not how he sounded to me.
Well, you didn't hear it this time.
'Cause after I talked it through and made him see it our way, you know, he just-- He said that he kind of didn't want to admit it at the time, but he knew he was wrong.
And now he wants to make it right.
Okay.
Then, good.
'Cause he should.
Well, he is, 'cause, uh, he's not a bad guy.
Wow.
You look nice.
It's a rental.
Can you tell? Not at all.
[SLOW JAZZ MUSIC PLAYING.]
Hey.
Julia.
So, um, here's what happened.
After you left, Charlie thought about it and-- And he realized that it was totally unfair to expect you to work for-- You know, for nothing.
How'd you find me here? Oh, I called your office.
They said-- Anyways, um, here, Huh, look at that.
So we're set? Yep.
I'll start up again tomorrow.
Wow.
That's, um-- You coming back to-- To the house, that's great.
It's great.
Isn't it great? Sure.
Yeah.
[BAND PLAYING SLOW JAZZ MUSIC.]
[CHATTER.]
But we've also got to be able to say, "Here's a place to live and here's help finding a job.
" Right.
Right.
Hey.
You look nice.
You too.
I'm sorry.
I was saying.
[LAUGHS.]
Grace, I am sold.
Now, talk to your boyfriend.
Oh, he's-- This isn't my boyfriend.
Well, I'll call you tomorrow.
Good night.
Good night.
Sorry about that.
Don't worry about it.
Hey, you.
Hey, good turnout.
Very.
Marcia, Charlie.
Charlie, Marcia.
You're lucky.
I can't pay my boyfriend to attend another one of these events.
My turn.
Um, we're not dating.
Oh, too bad.
Do you want to grab some food or something? I could eat.
You'd think people would have more to care about than who I bring to a party.
You know what? Um, as long as they're talking [CHUCKLES.]
I thought you said you couldn't dance.
I lied.
This, uh-- This kind of thing isn't exactly my sport.
I know.
You hate having somebody else lead.
[LAUGHS.]
Ha-ha.
Can you believe this? Can you believe this is me? I'm, like, some stalker.
I can't believe you'd act this way over a roofer.
Contractor.
General contractor.
He does everything.
I think about him all the time.
I dream about him.
The hokiest dreams, like running through fields together.
I mean, please.
And last period in Calc, I wrote his name all over my assignment without even knowing it.
"Sam, Sam, Sam, Sam.
" "Sam, I am.
" Ugh! Who are you? Julia, do you really, really want to go out with the roof guy? IN UNISON: Contractor! Excuse me, you're not exactly gonna First Lady dating my brother.
I'm sorry.
[SIGHS.]
Look, forget it.
I totally understand.
You know, sometimes love can make you weird.
Tell me about it.
I spent $300 of my own money to keep him on the job.
What? Don't ask.
CLAUDIA: Stuart, no, I told you, I'm drying them in the microwave.
No, I don't need you to come over here and get them.
Bye.
Going somewhere? Went.
Last night.
In a tux? How did I miss this? Beats me.
Grace had this, uh, fundraiser thing, and she wanted somebody to go with her.
So Grace.
The same Grace that called you "a stupid white rich kid" in the newspaper? That Grace? She didn't say stupid.
Is there something going on with you two? With me and Grace? No, heh.
Why? Well, I don't know.
It's just-- It's just the way you smiled just then when I said that about her.
I didn't smile.
Yes, you did.
What about Kirsten? Oh, man, Claudia, it's not-- Grace is just a friend.
Believe me.
Really? 'Cause you really did smile just then.
And, well, I mean, I'm getting pretty good at spotting this kind of stuff, so-- Look, Claud, she's just a friend, and that's it.
Okay? Trust me.
It's like, after everything, that's kind of what I need right now.
And it feels good.
So if you're picking up on something, that's all it is.
I promise.
So where did this event take place? Uh, in my room.
Your bedroom? Well, it's, um-- It's-- It's shared off-campus housing.
Your room is your bedroom.
Are you her boyfriend? Uh, no.
I'm just her roommate.
When the rape occurred--? Well, it wasn't-- I mean, it wasn't a rape.
No.
I mean, it-- It almost was.
He-- He was going to rape me, you know.
But then Bailey walked in and he stopped him.
How do you know, Callie? What? How do you know that he was going to rape you? Well, he-- He Officer, I was there.
The guy had his pants down.
He was pinning her to the floor, and she was screaming.
Believe me, he was gonna rape her.
You don't believe me.
Well, I'm just trying to get the facts down.
I don't want to do this, Bailey.
Can we please j--? Look, why don't you just ask me your questions, okay? 'Cause I was there too.
Or better yet, why don't you bring him in and ask him what happened.
Just leave her alone for now.
I promise I won't distract you on the job anymore.
I just-- I made these, kind of a welcome back.
Walnuts.
I'm deathly allergic to walnuts.
Ah.
Great.
Now, you're gonna think I'm trying to kill you.
Hey, listen, uh, I want you to know that I think it's smart you came back.
And I know the extra work's gonna cost you a few bucks-- You want one of these? They're really good.
Uh-uh.
But I'm gonna recommended you now.
I'm gonna tell people that you're a good businessman and, uh-- And a decent guy.
So it'll work out for everybody.
Right.
That's very funky.
You said he-- I know.
I know.
I just-- He's so stubborn, and it seems so stupid the two of you not-- That money was--? That was your money? Your brother had--? Had nothing to do with it? Why would you do something like that? Because-- Because it's-- Look, it was kind of my fault.
And you-- You should be here and do the job and get paid.
And what difference does it make whose money it is? It's money.
You people are a little strange.
You know that? Don't I even get a thank you? Thank you.
Dan, did you pick up those tenpenny nails that I asked you to? And I figured I had two choices: "Hey, Charlie, can you come down "to this neighborhood that you love so much "'cause I got halfway through installing this new lock and I couldn't figure out how to finish?" And that didn't sound great, frankly.
God, this is-- But, then there would have been, "Hey, Charlie, guess what? "I spent the entire night without a lock on my door.
" And I could just hear you reading me the riot act, so Hm.
[UPBEAT ALTERNATIVE MUSIC PLAYING.]
You know what I was thinking about before? How something good could just drop into my lap and I'd be completely oblivious.
Something's gonna be difficult or painful, I'm there.
Like a magnet.
I mean, look what I do for a living.
But the happy things Do you ever do that? Do you ever--? Something, somebody is, uh, right there, right in front of you, and you don't-- I'm sorry.
Sorry.
Oh, what the hell.
Whoa.
Oh, huh.
I guess-- No.
No, listen, you didn't.
It's me.
It's all right.
God.
That didn't happen, okay? Is that--? Can we--? Yeah.
Yeah.
Um, I'll, uh-- I'll just-- I'll be done here in a little bit.
[SIGHS.]
Yeah.
Okay.
No, I understand.
Okay.
Thank you.
They brought him in to talk to him, you know, and surprise surprise, he said it was my fault.
Well, they don't-- He said I brought him up to my apartment.
I came onto him, and we were gonna do it, you know, but then Bailey walked in.
I walked in and what? CALLIE: He said that I-- That something was going on between you and me, and-- And that when you walked in, I got scared, like I was cheating on you or something.
So that's why I had to make up the whole story about him almost raping me.
[SCOFFS.]
That's crazy.
I mean, it's-- No one is gonna believe that.
Okay? I mean, Bailey will just tell them you're just roommates.
And he has a girlfriend.
And there's nothing going on between you two, so he'll just explain what happened.
Of course I will.
I mean, I know I kind of go out with a lot of guys and stuff, and I pick up guys, and I dress a certain way.
'Cause, I don't know.
I mean, I like-- I like having guys look at me.
I like feeling sexy, but that-- That doesn't mean This time I didn't do anything.
I swear to God.
Callie.
I can't go back there, Bailey.
I just, I can't.
God.
Hey.
Nobody's gonna make you do anything you don't want to do.
Okay? Okay? CALLIE: Promise? BAILEY: I promise.
Whoa.
Bailey? Hi.
A Woman's Guide To Empowerment? Yeah.
I was just, you know, browsing.
In the woman's issues section? Hey, I'm in college now, remember? And I read.
What are you doing here? I was just checking up on the competition.
I'm writing an advice column for TheSampler.
What kind of advice? You know, love stuff.
Hey, don't laugh.
Turns out I'm actually pretty good at this.
I've got insight.
I can pretty much always tell when something's going on.
Hmm.
Like with you.
[SCOFFS.]
What about me? Well, for starters, you're acting weird.
I'm not acting weird.
Weird how? Confused weird.
Secretive weird.
Weird like when you were falling-in-love-with-Sarah weird.
[SCOFFS.]
You're weird.
It's the dimples.
What? Your dimples.
When something's going on, they pulse.
No.
You're nuts.
Wow.
Look at those dimples go.
So, um, how's she doing, Callie? Um, still kind of upset.
Spent the morning with her.
That seemed to help.
Oh, that's good.
Yeah.
So, I was-- I was thinking about Callie.
You know, I-I was thinking that it's-- It's really great that she has you to help her with this.
You know, I mean, it was kind of my suggestion, so But, uh, I don't know.
What? I don't know.
I just-- I just think maybe she relies on you a little too much.
Uh-huh.
I mean-- Well, I don't mean that you should not be there for her, you know.
'Cause obviously, I mean, you're-- You're really great and helpful, you know.
But it's not like you know about handling this stuff.
And there are people who do.
I mean, not that you're not doing exactly the right thing.
No, I-- I think you're right.
You do? Yeah.
She I shouldn't be the only person in her life.
You know, there should be some kind of-- I don't know.
Support group or something.
Exactly.
Yeah.
I could look into that.
Yeah.
Yeah.
I mean, that-- That would-- That would be-- Yeah, I think that could help.
Yeah.
Well, what do you think? Ah, oh, they're-- They're great.
And my favorite one-- My favorite one: "Go for it.
Life's too short.
"Force him to notice you.
Spill your guts, and at least then you'll know where you stand.
" I mean, that's-- That's really good advice.
But do you think maybe you could expand on that with some more ideas because, you see, that's not so easy for some people.
Well, Stuart, I mean, that's up to the individual.
See, the point is, just don't waste time.
If you like someone, just say so.
I mean, what's the worst that could happen? I-- I don't know.
So, you really like? Like? No.
More like love.
Totally.
Cool.
Well, I guess you were right.
I am pretty insightful.
I mean, it's gotten to the point where all I have to do is look at someone and I know exactly what's going on.
It's a gift.
Anyway, keep those letters and cards coming.
See ya.
See ya.
[BELL RINGING.]
[***.]
Listen, I'm kind of in the middle of something here, so-- No.
Just-- Just give me a second.
Listen, um, I've been thinking about what happened here the last few days, especially yesterday.
And I don't feel all that good about the $300.
So here.
I-- It's yours.
The-- The money shouldn't come out of your pocket.
Take it or I'm gonna feel like I'm ripping you off or something.
Forget it.
No.
No.
Now, how about half? Okay? That's fair.
I mean, that's what your brother and I should have done to begin with.
Please take it.
Okay.
Half.
Hey.
You're not strange.
I-I shouldn't have said that.
That was out of line.
And I should have said thank you without you having to ask for it.
Really? Yeah.
'Cause you're sweet, Julia.
You-- You are.
And that was a nice thing you did for me.
So thank you.
You're welcome.
Don't tell me.
You were out sightseeing? You didn't stop by today and you didn't return any of my calls.
Do you think maybe that could mean something? Can I? Sure, yeah, come on in.
I can pour you some Comfy Mint Curl-up Tea, and we can sit here.
And you can tell me that I am attractive, and that one day I'll meet the right guy.
And I'll nod and say thank you.
And want to shoot myself in the head.
It'll be a hell of an evening.
That isn't [CHUCKLES.]
You are attractive.
I mean, really-- Let's not get into this.
Okay, Charlie? Please.
We had a good business relationship before-- We're not-- It's not only a business relationship, Grace.
I mean, come on, we-- We danced together.
I-- I dipped you.
And then you dropped me on my head, metaphorically speaking.
[BOTH CHUCKLE.]
See, that-- That's the thing.
I-- I laugh with you.
There's nobody else that-- It's been a long time since I met somebody who-- Who I want to hang out with and-- And do stuff with and talk to.
But that's it? Yes.
But it has nothing to do with you.
No.
Wait.
That-- That-- That sounds wrong.
That's not what I mean.
God.
You could-- You could be all the things that you are, and I still couldn't.
I can't.
Why not? It's a long story.
I have the time.
[CHUCKLES.]
I'm, uh-- I'm waiting for someone.
Um, Kirsten.
We've been together for a while and, um, well [SPEAKS INDISTINCTLY.]
[***.]
Make radio contact so we don't know where the army's gonna make a stand.
What are you watching? Um, I don't know.
Some old movie.
It's just on.
Hm.
I, um-- I was thinking.
I think I'm gonna go back to the police station.
I mean, I think it's a good idea that we went and I just-- I want to see it through.
Good.
That's good.
And-- And we should probably start thinking about what's gonna happen after that.
I kind of gotta start looking at things.
You know, at myself, some of the choices I make.
Like why it always seems, no matter what I do, I always go for the wrong guy.
Why do you think I do that? I don't know.
What's that? Um, I went and-- And picked up some pamphlets and brochures and stuff about-- About your situation.
You know, like how you can-- You got those for me? Well, yeah.
[SIGHS.]
Bailey, that is just-- That is so great.
You think so? Good.
Because I really think so too.
I mean, I've been looking through this stuff, and I think a lot of it could be really helpful.
You're amazing.
You know that? No.
Yeah, you are.
See, this is what I mean.
It's like, what is my problem? You know? I mean, the world's an okay place, but I just-- I keep ending up with these-- These losers and creeps and I don't want that.
I don't want to be the kind of person that wants that.
I just-- I don't know why I can't-- Why I just can't find someone like you.
I just want someone like you.
MAN [ON TV.]
: You all got families at home.
Wives, mothers, and sweethearts.
And I ain't got no one so it doesn't matter about me.
[***.]
[GIGGLING.]
Oh, please.
CALLIE: Oh, come on.
Hey, you know, some of us have to write a paper.
CALLIE: Cut it out, okay? No.
Come on, I mean it.
I told you.
I don't want to do this.
Callie? No! Oh, my God.
Stop! Stop! No! I said, stop! Callie? What the? Oh, my God.
Bailey! Who the hell are you? Get the hell off her! Bailey! You know what? Get the hell out of here or I'll kill you.
I swear to God, I'll break your neck.
I swear to God.
Damn tease.
[DOOR SLAMS.]
You okay? Callie, are you okay? Go away.
Callie.
Please, just go away.
[THE BODEANS' "CLOSER TO FIVE" PLAYING.]
* Everybody wants to live * * Like they wanna live * * And everybody wants to love * * Like they wanna love * * Everybody wants to be * * Closer to free-ee-ee-ee * * Closer to free * [ROCK MUSIC PLAYING ON STEREO.]
Your mom called about a half hour ago.
What'd you tell her? Told her you were in the shower again.
You said "again"? No, course not.
I thought again.
Yeah.
That's what I'm worried about.
Hey, Callie, wait a second.
Look.
Okay.
All right.
If it's about last night, I'm really sorry.
Okay? The guy was just I don't know.
You know, I mean, I met him on the quad, and we started talking about music, and he just came over to play some stuff, and I had no idea he'd end up being-- Okay, what? Why are you looking at me like that? What? I'm not looking at you like anything.
Yeah, you're looking at me like there's something wrong with me.
No, I'm not.
Yeah.
You've got, like, this whole judgmental thing going on.
Callie, that is Okay.
Look, you obviously don't want to talk about this.
No, I don't.
Okay? 'Cause nothing actually happened.
All right? And anyway, it's over.
Uh, Claudia? Oh, hey, Stuart.
Check this out.
"I Claudia, Advice to the Lovelorn"? Heh-heh-heh.
What is that? Um, this is a mockup of your new column.
I mean, it's all Greeked in.
I had to use last year's yearbook picture, but we can take a new one if you want.
Wait a minute.
I'm not You want me to write an advice column to the lovelorn? Heh.
I'm not a writer.
Uh, well, sure you are.
I mean, I read those stories you wrote in Medlock's class.
You read my homework assignments? Well, yeah.
How else am I gonna find new blood? And you're so insightful.
I mean, all that stuff about your family, I wept.
Maybe.
Whatever.
I mean, who am I to be giving advice to the lovelorn? My one and only boyfriend dumped me for my sister.
Did I see it coming? No.
Yeah, but-- But wait.
That means-- You see, that means you have life experience.
Here.
Wait.
I got a few sample letters.
Read them.
These people need you, Claudia.
You went to a lot of trouble.
Well, that's 'cause I can't think of anyone more perfect than you.
"I Claudia," huh? It's kind of-- It's kind of cute.
JULIA: Sorry this is taking so long.
It's just these drawers, they've been sticking for weeks.
I really think it was that roof leak that caused it.
It's no big deal, really.
It's just a little elbow grease and sandpaper.
Yeah.
I know.
I have sandpaper too.
I just, um, didn't know how to do it exactly.
I mean, I know.
I just, um, didn't want to, you know, make a mistake.
Well, you might want to take notes, then.
I know you're pretty serious about your education.
You just want to see where it's sticking and shave it a little bit at a time.
See.
See, me, I would have sanded first and asked questions later.
Hm.
So you guys have been working awfully hard lately.
Mm-hm.
Got another job waiting.
I was supposed to start it last week.
You're not complaining, are you? 'Cause that would be a definite first.
No.
It's just, I hardly see you these days.
That's fairly smooth.
So this--? This new job, is it something good? Mm-hm.
Listen, could you--? Is that the time? Yeah.
Why? God, I've gotta start wearing a watch.
I had no idea we were up here so long.
I'm sorry.
Listen, I-I gotta go.
I'll-- I'll-- I'll pick all this up tomorrow.
Okay? Okay.
Hey, I-I'm sorry.
I shouldn't have asked you to spend so much time.
Don't sweat it.
This was fun.
So tomorrow? Yeah.
That-- That'd be great.
So Tuesday.
That makes this the, uh, fourth day in a row you've stopped by.
Yeah.
So? What are you saying? You that unhappy to see me? Heh, no.
Heh-heh.
No.
It's just this used to be Xander's route.
That guy does some amazing impressions.
Have you ever heard him do his Sylvester Stallone? It's okay.
[CHUCKLING.]
Oh, nice wrapping job.
What am I supposed to do? Serve this off the back of my truck? Call itfettuccineflatbed? You're right.
I'm sorry.
What was I thinking? Next time I'll have it wrapped in aluminum foil swans.
So same time tomorrow? We'll see.
What are you in such a hurry for? I have seven more runs to make.
Why? Um, I thought you might want to fix that flat.
The-- Fix that flat.
Yeah.
Your right rear tire's practically on the rim.
Oh, my God.
I can't believe I-- You got a spare? No, no.
We always take them out to make more room for food.
[CHUCKLES.]
Um, you know, I-I have a truck.
I could drive you on the rest of your rounds.
I'm done here for tonight anyway.
You don't want to do that.
It's another hour and a half.
I don't mind, really.
Might even be fun.
Julia! Julia! What? What's your problem? These letters are soaked, and it's coming from your room.
That's-- That's-- Oh! I thought those guys were supposed to be fixing the roof.
The tarp-- They forgot to put the tarp on.
Oh, that-- That's great.
I mean, what kind of an idiot forgets-- He's not an idiot.
I mean, maybe he didn't think we needed it.
What? They've been saying all day that it was gonna rain.
Well-- Well, maybe Sam didn't see the news.
I mean, it's not necessarily his fault.
Of course it's his fault.
He's the roofer.
Duh.
Why are you defending him? I am not defending him.
Yeah, you are.
No, I am not.
Mm-hmm.
You are.
You are-- You are so weird.
I mean, it's like you have a crush on him or something.
Ha! A crush on him? Shut up! That is so-- That is the stupidest thing I-- I can't believe you would--? What? Stuart was right.
I am pretty good at this.
You know what? You know what? I do not need this.
I am going back to my room.
Hope you've got a wet suit.
[JAZZ MUSIC PLAYING ON RADIO.]
Oh, hey, I love this song.
Mm, Charlie Parker.
Family legend has it that I was named after him.
So your dad named you after a black man? [LAUGHS.]
Don't get me wrong.
I still can't dance.
[LAUGHS.]
No one's perfect.
Oh, up here on the right.
What? Here? What? Thought I lived at the Fairmont? No.
I just-- You know what? Forget it.
Let's drop it.
Really.
So, um, speaking of dancing-- Were we speaking of dancing? Yeah.
A second ago you said-- [CHUCKLES.]
Anyway, there's this party I have to go to.
It's a Homeless Coalition thing.
It's no big deal or anything.
In fact, I wish I could skip it myself.
When is it? [METAL CLANGING.]
[RAP MUSIC PLAYING ON STEREO.]
Get down.
What? Scootch down.
Quick.
Down.
Yeah, man.
Hey, what's up? Hey, man.
[EXCITED CHATTER.]
MAN: Come on, baby.
I ain't play that, baby.
I don't play that.
You can get up now.
[SIGHS.]
[SIGHS.]
So, uh, anyway, heh-heh, this party is tomorrow night.
You free? [CHUCKLES.]
Hey.
Hey.
Wh--? There.
My shoe.
You--? You're going? Yeah.
Barenaked Ladies concert.
I'm meeting Sarah.
Don't you have to finish your paper? I finished it.
Oh.
So I'll see you later.
Well, like, when? I don't know.
Late probably.
Callie.
I'm sorry.
What? What's going on? I'm just-- I'm just-- I don't want to be alone.
I know it's stupid 'cause nothing's gonna happen, right? Callie, it's-- It's just-- I'm meeting Sarah.
Right.
Right.
I know you're gonna hate me, but please don't go.
Bailey, please stay.
[***.]
You sure you don't want anything? Cup of coffee or something? Coffee? Heh.
That would be-- No, heh-heh.
My heart's already-- If it weren't for this rib cage, I'd be chasing it with a net.
[CHUCKLES.]
You're not-- That didn't freak you out? I mean, even a little? That drive-by thing? Uh, it was just a couple of gang kids checking each other out.
It happens every day.
Yeah.
But you made us duck down.
Yeah, just to be on the safe side.
The safe side? That's, like, nowhere near here.
Look, you made it clear you're not wild about the neighborhood.
So let's not-- No.
I'm not slamming where you live, and I'm not saying that you should move or anything.
I'm just saying that if you want to be safe, you should-- What? Well, like, change that flimsy door lock.
And, uh, close your windows when you're out.
You don't have to do this.
I'm not a damsel in distress.
I can-- I don't need your protection.
Don't worry.
I'm done.
Well, um, I should get going.
Sure.
Right.
So, um, thanks for the driving.
Yeah.
No problem.
And, um, I'll see ya.
What time tomorrow night? Eight o'clock.
Do you want me to walk you to your car? [CHUCKLES.]
[SIGHS.]
I know what you're gonna say.
Hmm.
Yeah.
Look, I know you're mad.
Mad? No.
Bailey, mad is when your car won't start.
Mad is when the alarm doesn't go off and you miss Trig.
When you spend three hours at a concert by yourself-- Shh! Don't shush me.
She's sleeping.
Okay? It took me hours to get her to sleep as it is.
Who? Who are we talking about? Callie.
It took you hours to get Callie to sleep? [SIGHS.]
Sarah, she was almost raped last night.
Oh, my God.
She had some guy over, some new guy.
And I came home, I heard screaming from the bedroom, so I ran in there, and kind of intercepted.
Why didn't you tell me about this yesterday? She asked me not to.
And then tonight when I was leaving, I don't know, she started to do this meltdown or something, and there was, like, no way I could leave.
[SIGHS.]
Okay.
Look, I'm sorry.
I'll make it up to you.
I promise.
Okay.
Tomorrow, we can do anything you want.
Okay? We can take a drive out to Point Reyes, spend the day, or just drive to Sausalito and get some dinner or something.
You know what, Bailey? I can't believe I'm about to say this.
But I think we should spend some time with Callie.
JULIA: It's not that bad, Charlie.
It just got some of Claud's stuff wet.
Her ceiling is stained, and your floorboards could warp.
It was one rain storm, and I caught most of it with a bucket.
There he is.
Charlie, just please be reasonable.
You, uh--? You see this tarp, Sam? Yeah.
Something's wrong with this picture, huh? Mm.
Oh, no.
It rained last night.
Was there damage? Not that much.
Claudia's ceiling needs patching and repainting.
And if there's any buckling in the attic floors-- SAM: I'll-- I'll fix it.
And I'll only charge you for materials.
Only charge me for the materials? Yeah.
I'll cut you a break 'cause it was partly my fault.
It was completely your fault.
No.
Actually, your sister kept me late doing some repairs.
Otherwise, the tarp would have been on.
He's right, Charlie.
I asked him to work on my, um-- Something upstairs, and that made him late for-- For whatever-- I don't give a damn.
The tarp should've been on.
It's part of the job.
It was after dark.
I'm not working up on the roof after dark.
You should remember to put it on before.
So, what are we gonna do about this? Sam's idea sounds fair.
I can tell you what I won't do.
I'm not paying for any materials.
I'm not gonna pay for a damn thing.
That's like 300 bucks worth of work you're talking about.
Is it? I'm sorry.
Well, I'm not working for free.
Then I'll get somebody else to do it.
What? You gonna fire me? Yeah.
I guess I am.
Fine.
Fine.
I got other work I can do.
Fine? What do you mean, fine? That's-- that's not fine.
You guys, can't--? Can't you talk about this? Can't you reach an agreement? Charlie! Sam! Okay.
One cafe latte and one iced mocha thingy coming right up.
So is this your first time out since? [SIGHS.]
Yeah.
It's gotta feel good to get out of the apartment, though, huh? I don't know, I guess.
I can't really, uh I don't want to hang around school, you know, because if I ran into him I know it's-- It's kind of cliché, but you shouldn't let this eat at you.
You ought to talk to somebody about it.
You mean, like some professional type? Yeah.
Or even some girlfriend.
I don't really have many women friends.
You know, I always did better with guys.
You can talk to me.
I know we don't know each other that well, but I can't.
Okay.
Well, you can talk to Bailey.
I know he really cares about you.
You know, and he'd be really great and sensitive.
He's not like other guys.
You know that.
Yeah.
Just kind of proves that not all guys are caveman types, you know? He told me that he wants to go to the police station with you if you decide to report this.
How many guys would do that? Okay.
Here we go.
Thank you.
So, what are we talking about? Oh, just that not all guys are bad.
Some are kind of worth trusting.
[CHUCKLES.]
You, for instance.
Right? Right.
JULIA: So, um, Charlie, listen, good news.
I-- I talked to Sam, and he totally changed his mind.
I mean, that he said he'll do the work and-- And for free and that he's really sorry, and-- Really? That's not how he sounded to me.
Well, you didn't hear it this time.
'Cause after I talked it through and made him see it our way, you know, he just-- He said that he kind of didn't want to admit it at the time, but he knew he was wrong.
And now he wants to make it right.
Okay.
Then, good.
'Cause he should.
Well, he is, 'cause, uh, he's not a bad guy.
Wow.
You look nice.
It's a rental.
Can you tell? Not at all.
[SLOW JAZZ MUSIC PLAYING.]
Hey.
Julia.
So, um, here's what happened.
After you left, Charlie thought about it and-- And he realized that it was totally unfair to expect you to work for-- You know, for nothing.
How'd you find me here? Oh, I called your office.
They said-- Anyways, um, here, Huh, look at that.
So we're set? Yep.
I'll start up again tomorrow.
Wow.
That's, um-- You coming back to-- To the house, that's great.
It's great.
Isn't it great? Sure.
Yeah.
[BAND PLAYING SLOW JAZZ MUSIC.]
[CHATTER.]
But we've also got to be able to say, "Here's a place to live and here's help finding a job.
" Right.
Right.
Hey.
You look nice.
You too.
I'm sorry.
I was saying.
[LAUGHS.]
Grace, I am sold.
Now, talk to your boyfriend.
Oh, he's-- This isn't my boyfriend.
Well, I'll call you tomorrow.
Good night.
Good night.
Sorry about that.
Don't worry about it.
Hey, you.
Hey, good turnout.
Very.
Marcia, Charlie.
Charlie, Marcia.
You're lucky.
I can't pay my boyfriend to attend another one of these events.
My turn.
Um, we're not dating.
Oh, too bad.
Do you want to grab some food or something? I could eat.
You'd think people would have more to care about than who I bring to a party.
You know what? Um, as long as they're talking [CHUCKLES.]
I thought you said you couldn't dance.
I lied.
This, uh-- This kind of thing isn't exactly my sport.
I know.
You hate having somebody else lead.
[LAUGHS.]
Ha-ha.
Can you believe this? Can you believe this is me? I'm, like, some stalker.
I can't believe you'd act this way over a roofer.
Contractor.
General contractor.
He does everything.
I think about him all the time.
I dream about him.
The hokiest dreams, like running through fields together.
I mean, please.
And last period in Calc, I wrote his name all over my assignment without even knowing it.
"Sam, Sam, Sam, Sam.
" "Sam, I am.
" Ugh! Who are you? Julia, do you really, really want to go out with the roof guy? IN UNISON: Contractor! Excuse me, you're not exactly gonna First Lady dating my brother.
I'm sorry.
[SIGHS.]
Look, forget it.
I totally understand.
You know, sometimes love can make you weird.
Tell me about it.
I spent $300 of my own money to keep him on the job.
What? Don't ask.
CLAUDIA: Stuart, no, I told you, I'm drying them in the microwave.
No, I don't need you to come over here and get them.
Bye.
Going somewhere? Went.
Last night.
In a tux? How did I miss this? Beats me.
Grace had this, uh, fundraiser thing, and she wanted somebody to go with her.
So Grace.
The same Grace that called you "a stupid white rich kid" in the newspaper? That Grace? She didn't say stupid.
Is there something going on with you two? With me and Grace? No, heh.
Why? Well, I don't know.
It's just-- It's just the way you smiled just then when I said that about her.
I didn't smile.
Yes, you did.
What about Kirsten? Oh, man, Claudia, it's not-- Grace is just a friend.
Believe me.
Really? 'Cause you really did smile just then.
And, well, I mean, I'm getting pretty good at spotting this kind of stuff, so-- Look, Claud, she's just a friend, and that's it.
Okay? Trust me.
It's like, after everything, that's kind of what I need right now.
And it feels good.
So if you're picking up on something, that's all it is.
I promise.
So where did this event take place? Uh, in my room.
Your bedroom? Well, it's, um-- It's-- It's shared off-campus housing.
Your room is your bedroom.
Are you her boyfriend? Uh, no.
I'm just her roommate.
When the rape occurred--? Well, it wasn't-- I mean, it wasn't a rape.
No.
I mean, it-- It almost was.
He-- He was going to rape me, you know.
But then Bailey walked in and he stopped him.
How do you know, Callie? What? How do you know that he was going to rape you? Well, he-- He Officer, I was there.
The guy had his pants down.
He was pinning her to the floor, and she was screaming.
Believe me, he was gonna rape her.
You don't believe me.
Well, I'm just trying to get the facts down.
I don't want to do this, Bailey.
Can we please j--? Look, why don't you just ask me your questions, okay? 'Cause I was there too.
Or better yet, why don't you bring him in and ask him what happened.
Just leave her alone for now.
I promise I won't distract you on the job anymore.
I just-- I made these, kind of a welcome back.
Walnuts.
I'm deathly allergic to walnuts.
Ah.
Great.
Now, you're gonna think I'm trying to kill you.
Hey, listen, uh, I want you to know that I think it's smart you came back.
And I know the extra work's gonna cost you a few bucks-- You want one of these? They're really good.
Uh-uh.
But I'm gonna recommended you now.
I'm gonna tell people that you're a good businessman and, uh-- And a decent guy.
So it'll work out for everybody.
Right.
That's very funky.
You said he-- I know.
I know.
I just-- He's so stubborn, and it seems so stupid the two of you not-- That money was--? That was your money? Your brother had--? Had nothing to do with it? Why would you do something like that? Because-- Because it's-- Look, it was kind of my fault.
And you-- You should be here and do the job and get paid.
And what difference does it make whose money it is? It's money.
You people are a little strange.
You know that? Don't I even get a thank you? Thank you.
Dan, did you pick up those tenpenny nails that I asked you to? And I figured I had two choices: "Hey, Charlie, can you come down "to this neighborhood that you love so much "'cause I got halfway through installing this new lock and I couldn't figure out how to finish?" And that didn't sound great, frankly.
God, this is-- But, then there would have been, "Hey, Charlie, guess what? "I spent the entire night without a lock on my door.
" And I could just hear you reading me the riot act, so Hm.
[UPBEAT ALTERNATIVE MUSIC PLAYING.]
You know what I was thinking about before? How something good could just drop into my lap and I'd be completely oblivious.
Something's gonna be difficult or painful, I'm there.
Like a magnet.
I mean, look what I do for a living.
But the happy things Do you ever do that? Do you ever--? Something, somebody is, uh, right there, right in front of you, and you don't-- I'm sorry.
Sorry.
Oh, what the hell.
Whoa.
Oh, huh.
I guess-- No.
No, listen, you didn't.
It's me.
It's all right.
God.
That didn't happen, okay? Is that--? Can we--? Yeah.
Yeah.
Um, I'll, uh-- I'll just-- I'll be done here in a little bit.
[SIGHS.]
Yeah.
Okay.
No, I understand.
Okay.
Thank you.
They brought him in to talk to him, you know, and surprise surprise, he said it was my fault.
Well, they don't-- He said I brought him up to my apartment.
I came onto him, and we were gonna do it, you know, but then Bailey walked in.
I walked in and what? CALLIE: He said that I-- That something was going on between you and me, and-- And that when you walked in, I got scared, like I was cheating on you or something.
So that's why I had to make up the whole story about him almost raping me.
[SCOFFS.]
That's crazy.
I mean, it's-- No one is gonna believe that.
Okay? I mean, Bailey will just tell them you're just roommates.
And he has a girlfriend.
And there's nothing going on between you two, so he'll just explain what happened.
Of course I will.
I mean, I know I kind of go out with a lot of guys and stuff, and I pick up guys, and I dress a certain way.
'Cause, I don't know.
I mean, I like-- I like having guys look at me.
I like feeling sexy, but that-- That doesn't mean This time I didn't do anything.
I swear to God.
Callie.
I can't go back there, Bailey.
I just, I can't.
God.
Hey.
Nobody's gonna make you do anything you don't want to do.
Okay? Okay? CALLIE: Promise? BAILEY: I promise.
Whoa.
Bailey? Hi.
A Woman's Guide To Empowerment? Yeah.
I was just, you know, browsing.
In the woman's issues section? Hey, I'm in college now, remember? And I read.
What are you doing here? I was just checking up on the competition.
I'm writing an advice column for TheSampler.
What kind of advice? You know, love stuff.
Hey, don't laugh.
Turns out I'm actually pretty good at this.
I've got insight.
I can pretty much always tell when something's going on.
Hmm.
Like with you.
[SCOFFS.]
What about me? Well, for starters, you're acting weird.
I'm not acting weird.
Weird how? Confused weird.
Secretive weird.
Weird like when you were falling-in-love-with-Sarah weird.
[SCOFFS.]
You're weird.
It's the dimples.
What? Your dimples.
When something's going on, they pulse.
No.
You're nuts.
Wow.
Look at those dimples go.
So, um, how's she doing, Callie? Um, still kind of upset.
Spent the morning with her.
That seemed to help.
Oh, that's good.
Yeah.
So, I was-- I was thinking about Callie.
You know, I-I was thinking that it's-- It's really great that she has you to help her with this.
You know, I mean, it was kind of my suggestion, so But, uh, I don't know.
What? I don't know.
I just-- I just think maybe she relies on you a little too much.
Uh-huh.
I mean-- Well, I don't mean that you should not be there for her, you know.
'Cause obviously, I mean, you're-- You're really great and helpful, you know.
But it's not like you know about handling this stuff.
And there are people who do.
I mean, not that you're not doing exactly the right thing.
No, I-- I think you're right.
You do? Yeah.
She I shouldn't be the only person in her life.
You know, there should be some kind of-- I don't know.
Support group or something.
Exactly.
Yeah.
I could look into that.
Yeah.
Yeah.
I mean, that-- That would-- That would be-- Yeah, I think that could help.
Yeah.
Well, what do you think? Ah, oh, they're-- They're great.
And my favorite one-- My favorite one: "Go for it.
Life's too short.
"Force him to notice you.
Spill your guts, and at least then you'll know where you stand.
" I mean, that's-- That's really good advice.
But do you think maybe you could expand on that with some more ideas because, you see, that's not so easy for some people.
Well, Stuart, I mean, that's up to the individual.
See, the point is, just don't waste time.
If you like someone, just say so.
I mean, what's the worst that could happen? I-- I don't know.
So, you really like? Like? No.
More like love.
Totally.
Cool.
Well, I guess you were right.
I am pretty insightful.
I mean, it's gotten to the point where all I have to do is look at someone and I know exactly what's going on.
It's a gift.
Anyway, keep those letters and cards coming.
See ya.
See ya.
[BELL RINGING.]
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Listen, I'm kind of in the middle of something here, so-- No.
Just-- Just give me a second.
Listen, um, I've been thinking about what happened here the last few days, especially yesterday.
And I don't feel all that good about the $300.
So here.
I-- It's yours.
The-- The money shouldn't come out of your pocket.
Take it or I'm gonna feel like I'm ripping you off or something.
Forget it.
No.
No.
Now, how about half? Okay? That's fair.
I mean, that's what your brother and I should have done to begin with.
Please take it.
Okay.
Half.
Hey.
You're not strange.
I-I shouldn't have said that.
That was out of line.
And I should have said thank you without you having to ask for it.
Really? Yeah.
'Cause you're sweet, Julia.
You-- You are.
And that was a nice thing you did for me.
So thank you.
You're welcome.
Don't tell me.
You were out sightseeing? You didn't stop by today and you didn't return any of my calls.
Do you think maybe that could mean something? Can I? Sure, yeah, come on in.
I can pour you some Comfy Mint Curl-up Tea, and we can sit here.
And you can tell me that I am attractive, and that one day I'll meet the right guy.
And I'll nod and say thank you.
And want to shoot myself in the head.
It'll be a hell of an evening.
That isn't [CHUCKLES.]
You are attractive.
I mean, really-- Let's not get into this.
Okay, Charlie? Please.
We had a good business relationship before-- We're not-- It's not only a business relationship, Grace.
I mean, come on, we-- We danced together.
I-- I dipped you.
And then you dropped me on my head, metaphorically speaking.
[BOTH CHUCKLE.]
See, that-- That's the thing.
I-- I laugh with you.
There's nobody else that-- It's been a long time since I met somebody who-- Who I want to hang out with and-- And do stuff with and talk to.
But that's it? Yes.
But it has nothing to do with you.
No.
Wait.
That-- That-- That sounds wrong.
That's not what I mean.
God.
You could-- You could be all the things that you are, and I still couldn't.
I can't.
Why not? It's a long story.
I have the time.
[CHUCKLES.]
I'm, uh-- I'm waiting for someone.
Um, Kirsten.
We've been together for a while and, um, well [SPEAKS INDISTINCTLY.]
[***.]
Make radio contact so we don't know where the army's gonna make a stand.
What are you watching? Um, I don't know.
Some old movie.
It's just on.
Hm.
I, um-- I was thinking.
I think I'm gonna go back to the police station.
I mean, I think it's a good idea that we went and I just-- I want to see it through.
Good.
That's good.
And-- And we should probably start thinking about what's gonna happen after that.
I kind of gotta start looking at things.
You know, at myself, some of the choices I make.
Like why it always seems, no matter what I do, I always go for the wrong guy.
Why do you think I do that? I don't know.
What's that? Um, I went and-- And picked up some pamphlets and brochures and stuff about-- About your situation.
You know, like how you can-- You got those for me? Well, yeah.
[SIGHS.]
Bailey, that is just-- That is so great.
You think so? Good.
Because I really think so too.
I mean, I've been looking through this stuff, and I think a lot of it could be really helpful.
You're amazing.
You know that? No.
Yeah, you are.
See, this is what I mean.
It's like, what is my problem? You know? I mean, the world's an okay place, but I just-- I keep ending up with these-- These losers and creeps and I don't want that.
I don't want to be the kind of person that wants that.
I just-- I don't know why I can't-- Why I just can't find someone like you.
I just want someone like you.
MAN [ON TV.]
: You all got families at home.
Wives, mothers, and sweethearts.
And I ain't got no one so it doesn't matter about me.
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