Once and Again (1999) s03e15 Episode Script

~ bufgelfly ~
- How's Sam?
- He's fine.
- Pregnant yet?
- Oh, shut up!
You said the doctor said
you had perfect eggs.
Yes, I do, I have perfect eggs.
I'm very fertile.
You're not rushing to use them?
You are so mean,
we just got back together.
Judy and Sam.
Sam and Judy.
- Your point?
- It's so romantic.
I'm taking her
to the cabin this week-end.
I'm taking her to
the cabin this week-end.
What?
I'm taking her
to the cabin this week-end.
- What?
- Shut up.
- Hey, that's my mu-shu.
- Stay away, stay away!
I hope it snows, I'm so excited!
I wish we had a cabin.
I wanna go.
- You're not invited.
- I'm jealous.
You are? I'm so happy,
you're never jealous of me.
Have you seen the kid?
Jamie? Well, as a matter of fact,
Sam is bringing him to dinner tonight.
- Pretty accelerated.
- One minute, Lily.
I so want him to like me,
he's the cutest kid.
- Why wouldn't he like you?
- Uh, I'm not his mother.
Of course, I haven't told Jamie yet
that I'm going away with her.
Do you have to?
I kind of want him to accept
the idea that I'm with her.
You mean, because kids
might have problems
accepting new situations
after a divorce?
I wouldn't know anything about that.
- Thank you.
Why wouldn't he like her?
She's a great girl.
So yeah, make sure you have
everything stocked before your shift.
You don't wanna run out of skin milk
in the middle of a rush
with your head right off.
You've got any book questions,
send them over there.
Got it.
Oh, where do we keep
those cup-holder-y things?
The sleeves.
Bottom drawer.
Hey there.
What're you doing here?
You said you'd watch
her while I went to yoga.
It's only an hour and a half,
if it's OK.
- Who's this?
- It's Maddie.
I'm Tiffany. Who are you?
This is Nina, she's the new
barista.
I have to go, so I'll see you soon.
OK, I'll see you later, alright?
So this is your baby?
Yes, she is, she's all mine.
She's so cute.
- You wanna smell her head?
- Why would I do that?
Cause it's a it's a thing.
Babies, their heads,
they smell good.
I think maybe she needs
to be changed or something.
Maybe you're right.
Oh, my!
When you're right, you're right.
- I'll just
- Hi, cutie.
- I'll be
- Oh, sure, no problem.
I could finish showing Nina around,
if you want me to.
Thanks.
So, what do you want me to show you?
I don't know, you tell me.
Alright,
I'll show you how we clean the filters.
Groovy.
Guys, come on in!
Hey, how are you doing?
Get along, get along there.
Well
I went a little overboard,
we have tons of food.
- It's all finger foods.
- What's that?
You know, it's all really little.
- Yeah, like appetizers.
Like French fries?
Or like little quiches
and teeny wieners
You like those little hot dog things,
don't you?
Yeah, I guess.
- Eloise likes those.
- Who?
Eloise, at the Plaza, the book?
- No.
- Judy, that's a chick book.
My man wouldn't like that.
Sorry, of course,
I'm used to nieces.
Who wants what to drink?
I've got Hawaiian punch
- I'll have milk.
- Root beer, please.
I'll get the drinks,
you guys just make yourselves settled.
This place is pretty weird.
Yeah look at this.
- What's this about?
- Beats ??? to me.
Looks like somebody
ran over a Teletubby.
Here you go, guys.
- What's so funny?
- Nothing.
- What?
- Nothing, nothing, I swear!
Did you see the hammock over here?
Cool! Check it out!
Can we eat in the hammock?
Oh, I was
Yeah, let's Of course, great!
These are pretty good.
You better save room for dessert.
- What is for dessert?
- Make your own Sundaes.
I've got every topping.
How about you got butterscotch?
Let me see
Yes, I do!
You're weird.
- Not as weird as your dad.
- That's probably true.
Hey, I'm leaving this sad excuse
for a hammock party.
- Good!
- I can eat all the ice-cream, too.
- You'd better not!
- He'll do it, too.
- You gotta stop him!
- He's gonna eat with his hands.
That is so gross.
Get me up. Thank you.
Alright, you go that way,
I'll go this way. Ready?
Oh my God, oh my God!
Watch out.
Sorry.
You burned yourself?
You sure you worked at Starbucks?
I did, but their machine
.
Come here.
Yeah, it's a little red.
Sure it doesn't hurt?
Maybe a little. But I'm OK.
Why don't you
go run it under cold water?
I'll cover for you.
Is she OK?
Just a little burn, she's fine.
- She seems really nice, I think.
- Yes, seems nice.
She doing a good job?
- I think so.
- That's good.
She's pretty interesting.
- Don't you think?
- Yeah, listen, why don't you take over?
Sure.
- I'm not done packing.
- Hurry up, damn it!
I have to kiss you first.
So, I think
last night went good, huh?
Good? You're kidding me?
It was stellar.
I think Jamie and I
really hit it off.
You know what, I didn't bring shampoo.
Do I need to bring shampoo?
- I have shampoo.
- OK, great.
- Are these clothes dirty?
- Well
Not really, but you don't want me
in clothes anyway.
- Oh, I don't?
- I don't think so.
Maybe you're right.
- Let's go.
- Alright.
Don't answer that.
- You want me to get that?
- No, I got it.
Hi, Jeannine.
Well, I don't know if tonight
Tonight what? We had plans.
I had plans.
It's OK, don't freak him out,
you're fertile, everything is fine.
He said that?
No, OK, yeah, that's fine.
- That was Jeannine.
- I figured.
She need me to take Jamie tonight.
Her crazy sister is having a meltdown,
Jamie doesn't wanna go,
she doesn't really want him there,
which is probably for the best.
Whatever.
It's OK, I understand.
- You're not disappointed?
- No.
- Are you lying?
- Yes.
If only we hadn't taken the call.
Uh, yeah!
it's only for tonight.
go to the cabin tomorrow.
- Great, yeah.
I should go before they get here.
Actually, they are here.
They called from the car.
You're kidding.
I forgot his toothbrush.
Got one here.
- He doesn't like it.
- Just get him another one.
I'll see you tomorrow evening.
No, you said you were coming
tomorrow morning.
No, I didn't. You didn't listen.
Oh. Can you please call
before you get here?
Cause we might be out.
- Bye, pumpkin.
- Bye.
- You finished my bed!
- Yes. Pretty cool, isn't it?
Man, check it out! This is to tight!
Wait till my friends see this.
Hey, guys.
Hey, look who's here!
Sam, I forgot to give you
Mary's new number, so
here
it is.
Thank you.
Jeannine, this is Judy. Judy
Jeannine.
Nice to meet you.
Nice to meet you.
I guess I should be going.
I'll call you.
Kenny?
This new Sumatra is really good.
Yeah where's Nina?
- She's on break.
- How about you?
My break's up for
another fifteen minutes.
You still haven't filled out
your debit form.
I'll just do that right now.
Guess my break's over.
I don't know if I like this,
it seems kind of violent.
It's a fighting game,
what do you think it's gonna be?
We should do the movies.
Is there anything you'd like to see?
I've seen everything.
Well, there's a Charlie Chaplin
I bet you haven't--
I don't like silent movies.
You crushed me.
- You're gonna play another round?
- What level are we on?
- Nine.
- Nine?
You know, in a second.
I'll be right back.
That's some game.
Do you think it's good for him
to be playing so long?
He's played that for much longer.
- It just seems a little--
- It's OK, I know when to pull him away.
She's nagging me.
Listen to me.
Am I nagging him? I'm nagging him.
So
I guess I should be going.
- What do you mean?
- Don't you need to get him to bed?
I'll get him to bed, just
wait a while.
The night is young.
I have to use the bathroom.
Thanks a lot.
The baby's been sneezing,
I'm a little worried.
Maybe she's got a little cold.
You've got baby Tylenol, right?
- Does she have a fever?
- No.
When are you coming home?
Tiff, I'm closing, I told you that.
I'm covering for Jim.
What if it's the croup?
- Is she coughing?
- No.
Can't Kenny close?
Kenny's
He's not ready for that.
Look, I'll be there soon, alright?
- Don't worry.
- OK.
Listen, I'm a little embarrassed
about what happened before.
Don't worry about it.
I mean, just don't
You know, don't do it again.
Not here, anyway.
I'm sorry. I really am. Sorry.
Not to blame it on her
or anything, but
she just came on to me so intensely,
you know. Like I couldn't think.
She was just so sexy and I was so--
Yeah, I get it!
Let's just
drop it, OK?
Here's a clean one.
Is your friend gonna be
leaving soon?
Her name is Judy.
I know, but
Does she have to stay so long?
I thought you had a good time
with her the other night.
I was kind of just faking it.
Didn't see that one coming.
I did not.
What do you mean?
I mean
That's what you wanted me to do, right?
Act like I like her.
Oh, so you don't like her?
Not really.
And why not?
I don't know.
I just don't.
Good night, Jamie.
Night.
It's too early to go to bed,
I wanna watch Letterman!
You know what, you've had
enough gamma rays for one night.
- But I'm not tired.
- Come on, let's go.
It's only eleven o'clock.
Yeah, I know.
You know what?
Why don't you just try
your breathing thing, OK?
Alright.
- I love you. Sleep tight.
- Love you.
I like him, Sam.
Oh, good, he's
I'm glad.
What's wrong?
I think he might have
some trouble falling asleep.
He's a little
Do you want me maybe I should
I don't know, maybe.
So, do you guys know
what you're up to tomorrow?
I'm not sure, actually.
- Maybe I could call in the morning?
- Of course.
Hey, I was gonna eat that!
- Doesn't have your name on it.
- I got it out!
I'm sure there's more.
- There's not.
- I'm going shopping.
- There isn't anything.
- Well, I'll make
- I'll make French toasts.
- There's no bread.
I'm bad, OK? I'm gonna go get bagels,
we're gonna have brunch.
Hang on. Can you do that?
We need nourishment! Now!
Food, food!
What?
I gotta go to the grocery store
before my kids eat me alive.
Aren't you at the cabin?
I'm home, something came up. Jeannine
had to leave Jamie to Sam last night.
Is everything OK?
Oh, yeah, absolutely,
we're gonna go later.
It's just
It was a little weird,
Jeannine came over and I was there.
Do you wanna come over?
- Maybe.
- Why don't you all come over?
You and Sam and Jamie.
We're gonna have brunch.
That sounds like a good idea,
could be fun.
Come any time.
OK, let me just call Sam.
Alright.
Hey, Lil, thanks.
- We need more sugar.
- Got any money?
Who was that?
Judy, she's coming over for brunch.
With Sam and Jamie.
- Oh.
- What d'you mean, "oh"?
Nothing, I just
it can't be easy for the three of them.
- Like that, with Jamie.
- Why?
Because it's gotta be
a lot of pressure on Sam, for one.
You think it's easy on Judy?
No, I just mean it's a lot
for them to take on so soon.
She's just trying to forge
a relationship with Sam and his son.
I know, but these things take time,
you know that.
She's invested a lot in this man,
your friend.
- I'm not saying she hasn't.
- You're saying she's pushing.
Non. You're the one who keeps
telling me how fertile she is.
She's 37 and wants to have a family.
- Don't criticize that.
- When did this become about me?
He told her he wanted to build
houses for her, did you know that?
But even so. Building a house
doesn't happen overnight.
It takes plans, it takes permits, you
have to accept bids from contractors.
It's ridiculous.
You have some money?
Morning.
She slept so soundly last night.
I think it's because
she knew that you were here.
It was a nice surprise.
Why is there never any coffee here?
I told you,
I'm not drinking coffee right now.
But that's a fresh pot
of Lemon Zinger.
Oh, good.
Look at it out, it's sunny.
We're gonna go to the park.
You wanna come?
- I thought she had that sneeze.
- No, she's getting better.
Besides, I'll bundle her up.
And fresh air will be good.
I have to
- check in on the place.
- We don't mind, we'll come with you.
It's a lot of paperwork,
I've got to take care of this.
Jake's back.
- Tiff, come on
- It's OK, I'm sorry.
No, Jake, it's fine.
We don't want to make you feel guilty.
I'm happy you came over last night
and I know you need your space.
So it's OK.
to do.
- I know.
You should do them.
- I don't like this tea.
- You know what, don't drink it.
You must be Jamie.
I'm Lily.
Come on in.
I hope everyone's hungry.
I've never not been hungry.
- James, my man, what's happening?
- Not much.
I hope we're not late,
we bought some pastries.
Thanks.
Zoo Tycoon?
- Zoo what?
- I got it for Christmas.
Great, come with us.
It's on the computer.
- I got those limestone samples.
- You want a medal?
Just get me some beer.
Jamie is a real cutie.
Yeah, he's a doll.
- You want some lox, Jamie?
- No, I hate lox.
- What about some kugel, huh?
- It looks strange.
Don't push.
Oh, it's really good.
?
- I'm sure.
- It's good to try new things.
- Did I just say that?
- I said no.
"No, thank you."
How about a bialy?
They're good, James.
- Whose house is this?
- Rick's and mine.
Your Uncle Rick's new wife?
That's right, Jamie.
Hey, Eli, guess what.
Jamie's thinking of
taking guitar lessons.
Cool.
- You could be available?
- If you pay him, he's available.
I think we can work something out.
I didn't know that. Is it because you
with Eli over Christmas?
I liked it way before that.
But it was really cool, wasn't it.
My God, what's happening to me?
I'm turning into my aunt Sophie.
Next thing you know,
candy
and tell him he has
a snazzy haircut.
Zoe, please don't put all that on
your plate if you're not gonna eat it.
.
Nobody wants your half-eaten food.
.
- Don't tell me what to do.
- I'm not.
- You are.
- Mind your own business.
It's my business
if you're screaming in my ear.
--
- OK, enough!
- Anyone wants another taste of bagel?
- Me.
- Onion, please.
- Me too.
- Can I have a raisin bagel?
- OK. Judy?
What I am doing?
Who am I kidding? I should just
donate my eggs to science.
Oh, no, I'm great, thanks.
Jakey!
Oh, hey,
look what the cat dragged in.
Look at you.
I haven't seen you in a while,
where have you been?
Let's see
Oh, yeah, I had a baby.
My God!
Congratulations! Come here.
Thank you, thank you.
So, who's the lucky girl?
I don't know if I ever
brought her in here. Tiffany.
No, I'd remember.
So, are you guys married?
Oh, no, we're just
parents together,
nothing more than that.
- That's sophisticated.
- Well
It's me, Mr Sophisticated.
That's you.
God, I've missed you around here.
I was thinking about you the other day.
- Oh, you were, huh?
- Yeah, I was.
- Remember last New Year's?
- Very much so.
That's good, cause I don't.
- Oh, you don't?
- No.
- Of course I do, how could I forget?
- That's good.
Cause I'd have been hurt. Deeply.
You know, I'm getting off here
in a little while and
I need a ride.
- You do, huh?
- Yes, I do.
Hey, Jerri, come on! I'm
buying shots, here?
Yeah, hold your horses.
Can't you see I'm flirting over here?
Flirt over here.
She's alone.
- What're you doing?
- Are you kidding me?
I didn't say stop.
- What time are we leaving tonight?
- I don't know.
Six o'clock?
- Wait for Jamie to leave and we're off.
- I can't wait.
- Just finishing up making coffee.
- I'll get the rugala.
- Got that, man?
- No problem.
- That's too much, let me help.
- I got it.
- Come on.
- I got it!
Don't worry about it,
I'll pick it up.
You made me drop them.
You did it cause you wouldn't shut up!
- You never shut up!
- Jamie!
- I'm sorry.
- That's-- please.
- Plenty of accidents around here.
- I'll clean it up.
Are you OK?
Go, I'm fine.
- Judy, you aren't cleaning up.
- No, I got it.
There's one right there--
I got it!
Please, thank you.
So, thanks for the ride.
What happened to your Impala?
- It rusted out.
- Oh. That's too bad.
So, are you coming in or
are you waiting for formal invitation?
- Well
- Well what?
I'm not sure.
Well then, what are you doing here?
Look, I don't want you to
take this the wrong way, OK, cause
I would love
to come in with you.
But Oh God, I can't believe
this is coming out of my mouth!
I'm not sure if I can
right now, for
- some reason.
- Why not?
I don't know, actually.
I think I know what it is.
- Don't be a stranger.
- Oh, man
Thanks.
Come on kid, let's get your stuff
together. Mom's gonna be here soon.
Oh, Jamie, is this your glove?
- Here you go.
- Dad
Maybe I should just
stay here tonight.
Well, you can't, actually.
Why not?
Because your mom's coming
and I'm going away.
- Where are you going?
- To the cabin.
Just for a couple of days.
Can I go with you?
- You have school.
- Don't you have work?
I'll take it up there with me.
Where's your other sock?
Here it is.
Thanks.
Is she going to the cabin?
Of course.
I won't be able to make it back
until tomorrow.
- You're kidding right?
- Is that a problem?
Well, yeah, it's unfair.
You could've called me.
I'm calling now.
- You think I'm doing this on purpose?
- Frankly, yeah, I do.
How about I call my brother
and he can come pick Jamie up.
If you can't take care of your son.
No, that's alright. That's OK.
Alright, then,
I'll come pick him up around noon.
Guess what, kid,
looks like you're staying the night.
- Really?
- Yeah.
Why don't we go to that spaghetti place
with the punching balls?
OK, great.
Hey Judy, you know the place?
It's great. Why don't you
wash your face, comb your hair,
you look like Ted Koppel.
You'll love this place.
It's straight out of Lady and the Tramp.
- I'm gonna go.
- What d'you mean?
We'll just talk tomorrow.
Be with your son.
- What?
- Nothing.
You're pissed off cause
.
But, you know what, kid? So am I.
What do you want me to say?
It's not just the week-end,
it's just--
I guess I feel like I don't
really know what the rules are here.
Well, I don't know what
that's supposed to mean.
Well, it just seems like she gets what
she wants, and he gets what he wants,
but do you ever get
what you want? Do I?
My hands are tied!
She's looking for any excuse
to take my son away from me.
- I can't let that happen.
- I know that.
I feel horrible
even saying these things.
I have a son. This is my life.
This is what it is.
And I completely understand, but
it's just not easy.
Don't you understand
I might have some
reservations about getting
involved with a man and his son
who doesn't want his father
to be with anyone else but his mother,
which is completely understandable.
But it's an uphill battle. And
just because I like him doesn't mean
he's ever gonna like me.
And I'm trying.
I really am.
What?
Do something! Anything.
Tell me it will all work out.
Please.
Hold me.
Yeah, I'm gonna
I thought you already gone.
- No, I wasn't.
- What happened?
You have to drop me
at the library first.
- That's completely the other way.
- We'll be late for the movie.
.
- Well, he can wait.
I don't care who gets
dropped off first, let's just go.
- Mom, can I take your phone?
- No, I need it.
- For what?
- I don't know yet!
Great, thanks.
Is that my scarf?
- No.
- Mom!
Listen to that.
The sound of nothing.
I can just sit here
and drink this coffee and
read this newspaper
like I'm an actual person.
What's wrong?
I don't know.
OK, this is what was supposed
to happen. I would
get married in the spring of my 31st
year in the rose garden of Lincoln Park,
I would have one boy
and two years later a girl.
I would
be a very interesting photographer,
who could juggle her career
and her kids with aplomb,
and my husband would be
He would be
I feel like my life
is never gonna start.
Is this still
is this about Jamie
and what happened yesterday?
No, it's not Jamie, it's me.
I've no idea what I'm doing.
How am I ever gonna be in love
if I can't handle someone else's
adorable annoying 11 year-old boy?
I don't see how it's gonna happen.
What you're trying to do
is so much harder.
Believe me.
It's just gonna take time.
It's not perfect, it's messy.
And yet you do it so effortlessly.
Is that what you think?
If this is what you want,
if being a parent is what you
really want, this is what it's like.
Plates fall down,
you clean them up, you move on.
It's not really as hard as it seems.
You just have to give up
everything.
- Is that all?
- That's all.
You'll be a great mom.
Whenever you decide to do it.
You're loving and caring and passionate.
It's just gonna come naturally.
- You really think so?
- Yeah, I do.
Thank you.
- Can I play Sega?
- No.
It's too much, you'll be a zombie
by the time your mother gets here
- and I'll be up the creek.
- Without a paddle.
I have some new charcoal.
You wanna try them out?
- Dad?
- Yeah?
Are you gonna marry Judy?
I don't know.
Are you gonna have another kid?
I don't know that either.
So
is it possible that
you and Mom could get back together?
I just thought
What? What'd you think?
You and Mom.
I just thought
that we'd always be together.
That's what I used to think.
Yeah, I know. I did, too.
Am I supposed to
just forget about it?
What am I supposed to do?
Good question.
Well, you know,
these pictures that you draw?
Put all your emotions
and feelings into those.
- You could put all of us in there.
- That's OK?
Sure, of course, it's your world,
you can do whatever you want.
Won't Judy be mad?
Not it it makes you happy.
Of course, if you draw her
being pulled apart by wolverines,
you might want to
run it by me first.
Dad?
I don't not like Judy.
I mean, I don't hate her.
I was just mad.
Yeah, I know.
Thanks for telling me.
- Thought I might find you girls here.
- God, look, it's Daddy!
- Is she warm enough?
- I don't know, ask her.
Are you warm enough?
You look warm enough,
but Daddy worries about you.
God, is she beautiful.
This is a nice surprise.
- I thought you had to work.
- I put Kenny in charge.
- You did not.
- No, but he thinks he is.
Look, Jake.
I don't want you to feel
like we're this burden.
You know
The last thing I
want is for us to be
heavy in your life.
I just want you
to be happy when you see us,
cause I know how happy
we are when you're around.
You know?
That's it.
I just want the feeling to be mutual.
Really? Is that all?
I just like to know
what things mean.
Like what?
Like that you came here today,
like this.
It means that I want
to be with you in the park.
What about tomorrow?
Can't we just talk about today?
For now.
Come on.
It's cold. Come on, you.
My husband would be
You're hungry?
Wanna get something to eat?
Well, I have this.
Looks good.
I could split it.
I'm so sorry.
This is the last thing
I wanted have happen with Jamie.
I know, me too.
How are we ever gonna do this?
It can be done, people do it.
- Apparently.
- Right.
It's not the way I pictured it.
- It's never the way you pictured it.
- Guess not.
- It's really not what I envisioned.
- Why, how did you envision it?
You, me and Jamie,
living a nice little life.
Nicest surroundings than these.
- Picket fences, you were thinking.
- Something like that.
Though we really
do like the hammock.
Thank you.
And then
I don't know, at some point maybe
you and I would
Don't say it,
don't even bring it up.
Yeah, you know.
Don't say it.
Don't even bring it up.
Add to the group, maybe?
I didn't think we'd get
to this point so fast.
I want Jamie to like you.
Me too.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry I have all this baggage,
I'm sorry,
I know it's a lot to ask of you--
I'm sorry.
You know, we still have a lot of time.
We could head on to the cabin.
I don't think so,
I think we should just camp out here.
It's so weird, here.
My husband would be
there.