Switched at Birth s03e19 Episode Script
You Will Not Escape
Previously on "switched at birth" - Are you okay? - This is your fault.
He died of an aneurysm.
Why are you defending her? Bay: It's hereditary.
That doesn't necessarily mean That's there's a ticking time bomb in my brain that could go off at any moment? _ _ Do you know a guy named Emmett Bledsoe? - No.
- He thinks he's in a relationship with you and that your name is Mandy Starling.
Daphne, this is Wes.
We're just breaking ground on the east riverside project.
Look, if you're really pissed at your ma and you need her to know, then you gotta show her.
Daphne: There's a groundbreaking ceremony tomorrow.
Bad girl, huh? John: So you got the full payout on Angelo's insurance, huh? You don't think I should have? Oh, I'm not saying that at all.
You deserve every penny.
I just, you know, figured they'd try some kind of pre-existing- condition nonsense.
They didn't.
Now I just have to figure out what to do with it.
Hmm.
So I'm thinking College fund, investments? Well, I'll put you in touch with my financial guy, he can run you through some options.
- Thanks.
- Yeah.
I hope Bay needs a college fund.
I think she'll try for art school again.
She just needs some time.
(Door opens) Hmm.
Well, we got one on the right path.
(Chuckles) I thought you were going out for a run.
- I didn't feel like it.
- Um, I should get going.
I will I will call my financial guy later today, okay? - What's going on? - Um, Angelo's life insurance policy came through.
How much? - One million.
- And you're taking it? John: Wait, wait, sweetie, that's what it's for.
To take care of you, and bay, and Regina.
There's a lot to think through.
- Thanks so much for your help.
- No problem, any time.
Okay.
Like John said, it's for all of us.
I don't want it.
It's blood money.
How is it blood money? Angelo is dead because of you and now you get a million dollars? (Door opens, closes) (Sighs) (Phone clicking) _ Bay: So basically, this could kill me.
Where there's a family history of aneurysms, there is a higher risk factor.
But it's by no means a guarantee Especially at your age.
Even though my aunt died of one at exactly my age? That's why it's a good thing we're getting the M.
R.
I.
today.
So, uh If you find something, then what do we do? Those are things I can discuss with you and your family when we get the results.
Okay.
You have someone here with you today? I kind of just want to keep this off the radar for right now.
That's not what I would recommend.
But it's legal.
Since I'm 18, I have the right to confidential treatment.
Bay, I know this is scary.
But you will do better with a support system.
The problem is my support system just went through hell with Angelo, so until we know for sure that this is something to worry about I would really rather not put them through anything else right now.
Okay.
You ready for the scan? As ready as I'll ever be.
S03E19 You Will Not Escape No, I understand.
Absolutely.
Guys, I need to jump off.
Yeah, okay, send me the notes.
Thanks.
(Beeps) (Sighs) Sounds like you're back in the swing of things.
Yeah, I don't know why Wes puts me on calls with contractors.
I'm like, "guys, I do interiors.
Call me when it's done.
" Well, it's nice he wants your input.
- Yeah - Guess what?! I got invited to go to New York tomorrow.
My publisher is throwing a party for all the new releases.
Here is the fun part they offered me a plus one for everything flight, hotel, everything.
Great, I can water plants or do whatever you need.
Actually, I was hoping that you would come with me.
John hates New York and to be honest, I'm a little nervous.
There's gonna be all these fancy writers and I could use some company.
(Sighs) That's really sweet of you but I'm still kind of in the thick of it.
It's one day.
One.
Please.
Excellent! I'll email you the info.
(Door closes) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Yeah, they should just lay off.
We're seniors and we're almost out of here.
_ _ - What was that? - Oh All the seniors at Heyward are skipping school tomorrow.
- We should do that, too.
- No, not me.
Oh, come on, you're not gonna get in trouble if the whole class does it together.
_ Eww, I hate water parks.
They're just germ soup.
Mmm, I think Hawkeye Ranch just opened for the summer.
_ Guess where you're going tomorrow? (Sighs) I had a really weird morning.
_ Okay, well you first.
_ Wait, what? I didn't even know you applied.
_ Emmett, that's amazing.
_ Why wouldn't you go? _ You applied.
You obviously want to.
_ Oh, uh, well _ _ _ You know what, I think that is exactly what I need right now.
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Sharee: Just so everyone knows, I am not getting wet.
(Laughing) That goes for me too.
_ Yeah, that will not be happening.
_ Right? Ms.
Summers can suck it.
_ _ Beer is on its way.
(Laughs) - Hey.
- Hey.
Um It's been a while since I've been here.
Yeah, you know, some kids thought it'd be cool, but it's kinda lame.
Well, this should help.
Awesome, thanks.
You got it.
He's asking how we know each other.
From East Riverside.
Do you guys want some beers? You better be cool with that.
You don't want us getting kicked out.
_ Um, do you want to go ride the boats? Um, maybe later.
I think we're gonna find a place to just hang.
Can I talk to you for a second? Great, thanks.
Is that who I think it is? I don't know.
Who do you think it is? The guy who threw a brick through Regina's window and then called her a whore when we asked him about it.
I invited him.
He's cool.
"He's cool"? Turns out we have some things in common.
Seriously, this is your new way to piss off Regina? Hanging out with the thug who destroyed her property? Oh, very mature.
He's not a thug.
Couldn't you try to be a little less obvious? You have no idea what you're talking about.
(Idle chatter) Here we go.
Here it is.
What do you think? - (Kathryn gasps) - Regina: Ooh, look at you.
Lydia: Oh, I envy you two, making a girls weekend of it.
Kathryn: Oh, thank you so much for including me.
Oh, of course.
I love seeing the expense account put to good use.
Kathryn, nice dress.
Oh, I was just trying not to feel like the out-of-town aunt.
Oh, please.
No one here bites Except possibly Andrea Askowitz.
(Gasps) Oh, I love her.
She wrote this hilarious memoir about her mother - called "Battle Axe.
" - Ooh, no wonder she bites.
Well, she did a new bio on Edith Wharton.
And she is right over there.
(Boisterous laughter) Her little algonquin table.
I can take you over.
I think I need to work up the nerve first.
(Laughs) Well, that's what a bar is for.
- What can I get you? - Oh, nothing for me, thanks.
Oh.
Oh, excuse me.
Robin's giving me the rescue signal.
Um Robin is her girlfriend.
- Oh.
- Oh no, thank you.
(Sighs) I am so sorry this is such a boozy event.
Well, it is a bunch of writers.
I'm fine, and it's fun to see you in your element.
Ah, well, I'm not sure I am.
Deep fried kale? Doesn't that defeat the purpose? _ _ (Scoffs) Um, maybe we should try the taco stand.
_ Okay, well, why don't I hold our place in line and you go get me a veggie burrito? _ Hey, I remember you.
You came to see me at my school.
Oh, yeah, right.
Jennifer.
You were asking about that thing with my cousin Matthew.
Oh, yeah, I can't believe you remember that.
No, totally.
It turned into a huge thing.
My mom and my aunt got in a big fight and then they made Matthew show us all the stuff he wrote.
It was so crazy.
He used me to trick that poor guy.
Eh, well, he was pretty confused I'm sure.
It's so weird that you're here.
- Senior ditch day.
- Oh, cool, us too.
- Okay, well I should probably go - Hey, is that guy here? Emmett? I don't think so.
(Dejected) Oh, too bad.
I mean, I'm sure it was a total nightmare for him, but he was so sweet to that Mandy girl.
It almost made me wish I was her after I read all that stuff he wrote.
- Really? - Oh man, he loved her, and she wasn't even real.
It's like tragic.
After I read that stuff he wrote, I kind of dumped this guy I was seeing, Chad, 'cause it's like, if I can't have a connection like that, then what's the point? You know? Right.
I hope he finds someone that deserves him.
Anyway, good to see you.
You too.
Ciao.
- (Nacho sighs) - Hey.
I got you guys some burgers.
Oh, cool, thanks.
Here, you guys want some? So sweet.
(Laughs) Damn, girl.
Hey, I can't help it if I'm a good shot.
Oh.
(Chuckles) Who's that? - Oh, that's Romy.
- Well, no, I know that.
I just Like, are you here with me? Or Look, it was cool the other night, but, you know, it's not like we're together.
No, I know.
You wanna go hit the tank? - Maybe later.
- Cool.
Could you grab me a beer? Rigo, you're up.
- (Ball clangs) - Nacho: Yeah! (Nacho laughs) Oh, that was come on, now.
You can't throw it like a girl.
(Piano music playing) This is actually pretty good.
- And I hate poetry.
- Well, let's go and meet her.
And maybe I'll work up the nerve to talk to Andrea Askowitz.
Kathryn Kennish.
Yes.
Chris Washburn, chapter eight.
Oh, hi.
How are you doing? I'm doing good.
Not the golden God I used to be, you flatterer.
Uh well, you know You know, I work in legal and I just about fell out of my chair when I saw your name on the new releases.
Course, you'll always be Katie Dixon to me.
That's me.
Katie Dixon.
(Chuckles) So You wrote it even hotter than I remembered.
You know, we should have snuck into that sleeper car.
It would have been better than the bathroom.
- Oh - It's it's okay.
Your secret's safe with me.
Once these people get wind of a juicy tidbit like that (mimics explosion) (Sighs) Mmm, mmm.
You know what, I think I need to go freshen this up.
Just let me get that.
We have a lot to catch up on.
Oh my God.
Who was that? Some guy who thinks I wrote him into my book.
- Did you? - No.
Not not exactly.
But kind of.
You remember that part where Shelly, the young wife, has revenge sex on a train with a guy she just met? Him? Uh, well, it wasn't revenge sex - Exactly.
- You and that guy? In the bathroom.
- Of a train? - I put paper towels down.
(Sighs) - You are a wild woman.
- I only did it this one time.
It was the craziest thing I did in my whole life and I never thought I'd see the guy again.
Looks like you were pretty unforgettable.
I have got to ditch him.
Okay, come on, let's go talk to that Russian poet.
That oughta shake him.
Good idea.
(Regina laughs) (Bell rings) (Men laughing) _ It's so funny that you can hear it, but I can't.
(Phone buzzes) Uh, I have to, uh, make a call.
I'll Hey, it's you.
I didn't think you were sorry, um Do you know who I am? I know, it's weird, right? Hi, uh, this is Bay Kennish.
I missed your call.
Woman on phone: Yes, Dr.
Larkin would like you to come in tomorrow to discuss the results of your M.
R.
I.
Um, okay.
Can I talk to Dr.
Larkin? Is he there? Oh, his office is closed, but if you'd like his voicemail No, no, um I I will be there at 8:40.
- Okay.
- Bye-bye.
Hey, look I found him.
_ She probably just wants to tell you how amazing you are and how she broke up with her boyfriend after she read all the things that you wrote to Mandy because it finally showed her what real love is.
Does that help? (Sighs) _ I'm sorry, I have to go.
_ I'm not jealous.
I'm just being realistic.
_ We don't know what's gonna happen.
Your life is gonna change and who knows what's gonna happen to me.
_ _ You're right, I am losing it, and I don't wanna drag you into whatever is going on with me, so you should go to L.
A.
or D.
C.
and meet new people.
I no, I just can't no, just Let me go.
There you are.
I've been carrying this Chablis around.
Well, I was just, you know talking to my fellow authors and - Right, guess you gotta work the room.
- Yeah.
Well, when you're ready to shove off, I was thinking we COD grab some dinner, maybe take the train downtown for old time's sake.
Just kidding.
(Nervous laughter) Unless you're up for it.
Actually, I, um I need to ask Regina.
You look so tired, babe.
Do you wanna go back to the hotel? We did book that couples massage.
(Regina and Kathryn moaning) (Giggling) I guess I better tend the home fires tonight.
Wait, aren't you the other mom from the first book? - I am.
- And you two (Glasses clink) Oh, that's modern.
I think we both know how open-minded Kathryn can be.
So let's, um, get our coats.
Okay.
Definitely gave him something to talk about.
Lydia: Kathryn.
Oh, um We're just about to start the reading.
I guess that massage will have to wait.
- Knock 'em dead, hon.
- Thanks.
Yeah, come on.
(People chatting) You sure you don't want some? It's disgusting in the best way.
Nope, I'm good.
Well, I ate some crap and I spent all my money.
I think I'm done.
You want a ride home? (Straw gurgles) - No, I drove.
- I know.
Maybe I should drive you home.
Why is everyone such a drag? (Sighs) _ Finally, somebody who wants to party.
_ _ Come on, I'll go with you.
I'll see you later.
Try to have some fun.
Have you seen Bay? _ Bay.
Bay! - Not up for it.
- It's about Daphne.
Something's up with her.
- Now what? - She's been drinking a lot and she won't let me take her home, so I just thought you could - I don't know.
- Where is she? She just got on the Ferris wheel with Travis.
Thanks.
"That night on the diamond, as 40,000 spectators watched him score, she felt the crowd's roar breaking over like her a wave, carrying her up into the night like burning sparks.
She could not wait for another home run.
" (Applause) Thank you.
Thank you.
Train guy's still here.
- Wow.
- Seriously, that was great.
(Sighs) Not the kiss, the read.
- You know what I mean.
- (Laughs) Yes.
I feel like the girl who took her top off at the dinner party.
Great job.
Oh, I loved it.
And apparently, so did Andrea Askowitz.
I just got word she wants to meet you.
- Me? - Yeah.
- Why? - Because you're awesome.
You should probably go with her.
There is a whole little buzz about you two, and I don't need to know what it is but just get over there and stoke the mystery.
Ah.
(Carnival music playing) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Oh my God.
Is she making out with Travis? I told you, she's out of control.
_ _ _ _ Hey, what the hell was that? Back off.
Mary Beth is my friend, so no, I'm not gonna back off.
What, your thug wasn't enough for you? Yeah, that's not racist.
And you using that guy like a prop to piss off Regina, that's not riseither? Look, this has nothing to do with you.
Just stay out of it.
You punishing my mother for my father dying has nothing to do with me? - This is between me and Regina.
- No, it's not! We are all in this, okay? And we are all getting tired of you lashing out at her.
Sorry if I'm not getting back to grill night fast enough for you.
You know what, you are not the only one going through stuff, so stop acting like a little brat.
Exactly, exactly.
Excuse me, Ms.
Askowitz? - Uh-huh? - I'm Kathryn Kennish and it is an honor to meet you.
Oh, hello.
Right, sit down, please.
Go.
(Whispers) I'm sorry.
(Clears throat) (Sighs heavily) Kathryn loved your memoir about your mother.
- Oh.
- Kathryn: "Battle Axe" was so smart and funny and so sadly relatable.
I mean, not that your mom was sad Trust me, she was sad.
(Laughs) (Nervous chuckles) Oh, I'm so sorry.
This is Regina Vasquez.
I wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed "Batter Up.
" - You read it? - Mm-hmm.
What I wanted to ask you is if I could include it in my next syllabus.
I do a seminar on Jane Austen in popular context.
Wait a second, did you just say Jane Austen and "Batter Up" in the same sentence? Mm-hmm, I think there's I think there's some really playful parallels between regency England and all that encoded, gender-specific stuff that you write about in pro athletics.
Plus your book's hot, so the undergrads will actually read it.
(Laughs) Thanks for coming all this way.
It's okay.
My aunt can come pick me up.
You okay? How do you deal with it? With your mom and everything she's done to you? I guess I just tell myself she's not really my mom.
My mom took care of me when I was little threw me birthday parties, sang Lionel Ritchie to torture me.
So you forgive her? It's more like I wait for her to come back.
I don't know who my mom is anymore.
(Sobbing) Anyway, thanks for the ride.
Hey.
Here.
I know you got a lot going on, but if you need something, you let me know, okay? Yeah.
I see you later.
Score! - I made friends with the caterer.
- Ah-ha! You know what? This is crazy.
People are tweeting about my open marriage.
Chris Washburn.
What was I thinking? You know, um, I slept with Angelo the first day I met him.
But then again, who didn't? (Both laughing) (Laughing continues) (Sighs) That's the first time I've laughed since You're allowed.
(Breathes deeply) Thank you for this.
I really needed it.
You're gonna be okay.
I don't think so.
Daphne hates me.
No, she doesn't.
It's just easier for Daphne to blame you than to deal with how random and cruel it was.
Well, it sucks.
Part of being a mom.
You give 'em everything, they write a book about you called "Battle Axe.
" I just wanna get back to some kind of normal.
And if it takes giving that money back Whoa.
That money is your ticket to independence.
Pay off all your debts, put most of it away and then do something that makes you and Daphne happy.
Yeah.
Bay, thanks for coming in.
Well, you know, possible mortality thought I'd make time for it.
I didn't mean to alarm you.
I just find it best to go over everything in person.
So So Your M.
R.
I.
came back negative.
We found no presence of aneurysms at this time.
So I'm gonna be okay.
That's it? You should just focus on living your life - and stay away from the Internet.
- (Laughs) I feel like you gave me my life back.
Thank you.
Take care.
Hey.
Hey! Welcome home.
Oh, something smells good.
Yeah, where's Regina? Uh, I think she went upstairs.
Oh, I thought we'd all be having Jambalaya together because according to booklover69 on your website, that's pretty much all we do around here all day long.
- Make Jambalaya? - I think it's a euphemism.
What the heck were you doing out there? Ugh, it was just some crazy rumor about Regina and I.
I don't know how it started, but Lydia said to go with it.
I get it.
Mm-hmm.
Whatever it takes to get in the club, right? Yeah, but, honey, here's the thing.
I was in the club, and not just 'cause of some crazy rumor but because of my book.
Smart, fancy people actually liked it.
Of course they did, I'm not surprised.
Andrea Askowitz wants to use it in her seminar on Jane Austen.
Can you believe that? Wow.
You don't know who she is.
I've heard of Jane Austen.
(Both chuckle) I just love the feeling.
I don't know, like I wasn't Just the cheerleader.
Honey, you've always been more than just the cheerleader.
What are you talking about? I just deeply regret the fact that I've never seen you in your uniform.
Don't get any ideas.
Oh, I hear you're open to all kinds of new ideas.
Oh my God.
(Door closes) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (Sighs) I'm sorry to bug you at work.
_ (Sighs) It's been a crazy time, but I think I got some clarity.
I love that sign.
You should go to U.
S.
C.
And I know that it's expensive and far away, but You have to go and I should come with you.
_ My parents have been bugging me for a plan, now I have one yours.
_ I wanna be with you and I don't wanna wait.
You are gonna be an amazing filmmaker.
And I am gonna be a person with no idea what she wants to do.
Hey.
I, um, got you your favorite.
Can I talk to you for a minute? I'm kinda busy.
I thought about what you said, how you felt about Angelo's insurance settlement, and I was thinking that maybe we could use some of it to help get Melody's new program off the ground.
What program? A new deaf studies department at U.
M.
K.
C.
Through Gallaudet.
I didn't know about that.
And we could name it after Angelo.
That could be cool.
And I was thinking that, you know, maybe we could go on a road trip this summer Grand Canyon, Las Vegas anywhere you want.
You, me and Bay, too.
Or just us two.
I don't think so.
Why not? Just because you give money to Melody doesn't change things between us.
Angelo is still dead.
How much longer is this gonna go on? Because I'm not sure I can take it.
You can't take it? Daphne I did not kill Angelo.
We had an argument.
People argue.
I was there.
I know what you said.
Do you honestly think I wanted him to drive off and have an accident? I am suffering just as much as you are.
Are you? Because all I see is you working with Chip Coto and lying to me and taking all of this money.
- How did I lie to you? - You've always lied to me ever since you found out about the switch and didn't tell me.
Oh my God, are we back to this again? You know what? No, it's good, because finally I can see you for who you really are.
You're not my mother.
You have never been my mother.
(Crying)
He died of an aneurysm.
Why are you defending her? Bay: It's hereditary.
That doesn't necessarily mean That's there's a ticking time bomb in my brain that could go off at any moment? _ _ Do you know a guy named Emmett Bledsoe? - No.
- He thinks he's in a relationship with you and that your name is Mandy Starling.
Daphne, this is Wes.
We're just breaking ground on the east riverside project.
Look, if you're really pissed at your ma and you need her to know, then you gotta show her.
Daphne: There's a groundbreaking ceremony tomorrow.
Bad girl, huh? John: So you got the full payout on Angelo's insurance, huh? You don't think I should have? Oh, I'm not saying that at all.
You deserve every penny.
I just, you know, figured they'd try some kind of pre-existing- condition nonsense.
They didn't.
Now I just have to figure out what to do with it.
Hmm.
So I'm thinking College fund, investments? Well, I'll put you in touch with my financial guy, he can run you through some options.
- Thanks.
- Yeah.
I hope Bay needs a college fund.
I think she'll try for art school again.
She just needs some time.
(Door opens) Hmm.
Well, we got one on the right path.
(Chuckles) I thought you were going out for a run.
- I didn't feel like it.
- Um, I should get going.
I will I will call my financial guy later today, okay? - What's going on? - Um, Angelo's life insurance policy came through.
How much? - One million.
- And you're taking it? John: Wait, wait, sweetie, that's what it's for.
To take care of you, and bay, and Regina.
There's a lot to think through.
- Thanks so much for your help.
- No problem, any time.
Okay.
Like John said, it's for all of us.
I don't want it.
It's blood money.
How is it blood money? Angelo is dead because of you and now you get a million dollars? (Door opens, closes) (Sighs) (Phone clicking) _ Bay: So basically, this could kill me.
Where there's a family history of aneurysms, there is a higher risk factor.
But it's by no means a guarantee Especially at your age.
Even though my aunt died of one at exactly my age? That's why it's a good thing we're getting the M.
R.
I.
today.
So, uh If you find something, then what do we do? Those are things I can discuss with you and your family when we get the results.
Okay.
You have someone here with you today? I kind of just want to keep this off the radar for right now.
That's not what I would recommend.
But it's legal.
Since I'm 18, I have the right to confidential treatment.
Bay, I know this is scary.
But you will do better with a support system.
The problem is my support system just went through hell with Angelo, so until we know for sure that this is something to worry about I would really rather not put them through anything else right now.
Okay.
You ready for the scan? As ready as I'll ever be.
S03E19 You Will Not Escape No, I understand.
Absolutely.
Guys, I need to jump off.
Yeah, okay, send me the notes.
Thanks.
(Beeps) (Sighs) Sounds like you're back in the swing of things.
Yeah, I don't know why Wes puts me on calls with contractors.
I'm like, "guys, I do interiors.
Call me when it's done.
" Well, it's nice he wants your input.
- Yeah - Guess what?! I got invited to go to New York tomorrow.
My publisher is throwing a party for all the new releases.
Here is the fun part they offered me a plus one for everything flight, hotel, everything.
Great, I can water plants or do whatever you need.
Actually, I was hoping that you would come with me.
John hates New York and to be honest, I'm a little nervous.
There's gonna be all these fancy writers and I could use some company.
(Sighs) That's really sweet of you but I'm still kind of in the thick of it.
It's one day.
One.
Please.
Excellent! I'll email you the info.
(Door closes) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Yeah, they should just lay off.
We're seniors and we're almost out of here.
_ _ - What was that? - Oh All the seniors at Heyward are skipping school tomorrow.
- We should do that, too.
- No, not me.
Oh, come on, you're not gonna get in trouble if the whole class does it together.
_ Eww, I hate water parks.
They're just germ soup.
Mmm, I think Hawkeye Ranch just opened for the summer.
_ Guess where you're going tomorrow? (Sighs) I had a really weird morning.
_ Okay, well you first.
_ Wait, what? I didn't even know you applied.
_ Emmett, that's amazing.
_ Why wouldn't you go? _ You applied.
You obviously want to.
_ Oh, uh, well _ _ _ You know what, I think that is exactly what I need right now.
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Sharee: Just so everyone knows, I am not getting wet.
(Laughing) That goes for me too.
_ Yeah, that will not be happening.
_ Right? Ms.
Summers can suck it.
_ _ Beer is on its way.
(Laughs) - Hey.
- Hey.
Um It's been a while since I've been here.
Yeah, you know, some kids thought it'd be cool, but it's kinda lame.
Well, this should help.
Awesome, thanks.
You got it.
He's asking how we know each other.
From East Riverside.
Do you guys want some beers? You better be cool with that.
You don't want us getting kicked out.
_ Um, do you want to go ride the boats? Um, maybe later.
I think we're gonna find a place to just hang.
Can I talk to you for a second? Great, thanks.
Is that who I think it is? I don't know.
Who do you think it is? The guy who threw a brick through Regina's window and then called her a whore when we asked him about it.
I invited him.
He's cool.
"He's cool"? Turns out we have some things in common.
Seriously, this is your new way to piss off Regina? Hanging out with the thug who destroyed her property? Oh, very mature.
He's not a thug.
Couldn't you try to be a little less obvious? You have no idea what you're talking about.
(Idle chatter) Here we go.
Here it is.
What do you think? - (Kathryn gasps) - Regina: Ooh, look at you.
Lydia: Oh, I envy you two, making a girls weekend of it.
Kathryn: Oh, thank you so much for including me.
Oh, of course.
I love seeing the expense account put to good use.
Kathryn, nice dress.
Oh, I was just trying not to feel like the out-of-town aunt.
Oh, please.
No one here bites Except possibly Andrea Askowitz.
(Gasps) Oh, I love her.
She wrote this hilarious memoir about her mother - called "Battle Axe.
" - Ooh, no wonder she bites.
Well, she did a new bio on Edith Wharton.
And she is right over there.
(Boisterous laughter) Her little algonquin table.
I can take you over.
I think I need to work up the nerve first.
(Laughs) Well, that's what a bar is for.
- What can I get you? - Oh, nothing for me, thanks.
Oh.
Oh, excuse me.
Robin's giving me the rescue signal.
Um Robin is her girlfriend.
- Oh.
- Oh no, thank you.
(Sighs) I am so sorry this is such a boozy event.
Well, it is a bunch of writers.
I'm fine, and it's fun to see you in your element.
Ah, well, I'm not sure I am.
Deep fried kale? Doesn't that defeat the purpose? _ _ (Scoffs) Um, maybe we should try the taco stand.
_ Okay, well, why don't I hold our place in line and you go get me a veggie burrito? _ Hey, I remember you.
You came to see me at my school.
Oh, yeah, right.
Jennifer.
You were asking about that thing with my cousin Matthew.
Oh, yeah, I can't believe you remember that.
No, totally.
It turned into a huge thing.
My mom and my aunt got in a big fight and then they made Matthew show us all the stuff he wrote.
It was so crazy.
He used me to trick that poor guy.
Eh, well, he was pretty confused I'm sure.
It's so weird that you're here.
- Senior ditch day.
- Oh, cool, us too.
- Okay, well I should probably go - Hey, is that guy here? Emmett? I don't think so.
(Dejected) Oh, too bad.
I mean, I'm sure it was a total nightmare for him, but he was so sweet to that Mandy girl.
It almost made me wish I was her after I read all that stuff he wrote.
- Really? - Oh man, he loved her, and she wasn't even real.
It's like tragic.
After I read that stuff he wrote, I kind of dumped this guy I was seeing, Chad, 'cause it's like, if I can't have a connection like that, then what's the point? You know? Right.
I hope he finds someone that deserves him.
Anyway, good to see you.
You too.
Ciao.
- (Nacho sighs) - Hey.
I got you guys some burgers.
Oh, cool, thanks.
Here, you guys want some? So sweet.
(Laughs) Damn, girl.
Hey, I can't help it if I'm a good shot.
Oh.
(Chuckles) Who's that? - Oh, that's Romy.
- Well, no, I know that.
I just Like, are you here with me? Or Look, it was cool the other night, but, you know, it's not like we're together.
No, I know.
You wanna go hit the tank? - Maybe later.
- Cool.
Could you grab me a beer? Rigo, you're up.
- (Ball clangs) - Nacho: Yeah! (Nacho laughs) Oh, that was come on, now.
You can't throw it like a girl.
(Piano music playing) This is actually pretty good.
- And I hate poetry.
- Well, let's go and meet her.
And maybe I'll work up the nerve to talk to Andrea Askowitz.
Kathryn Kennish.
Yes.
Chris Washburn, chapter eight.
Oh, hi.
How are you doing? I'm doing good.
Not the golden God I used to be, you flatterer.
Uh well, you know You know, I work in legal and I just about fell out of my chair when I saw your name on the new releases.
Course, you'll always be Katie Dixon to me.
That's me.
Katie Dixon.
(Chuckles) So You wrote it even hotter than I remembered.
You know, we should have snuck into that sleeper car.
It would have been better than the bathroom.
- Oh - It's it's okay.
Your secret's safe with me.
Once these people get wind of a juicy tidbit like that (mimics explosion) (Sighs) Mmm, mmm.
You know what, I think I need to go freshen this up.
Just let me get that.
We have a lot to catch up on.
Oh my God.
Who was that? Some guy who thinks I wrote him into my book.
- Did you? - No.
Not not exactly.
But kind of.
You remember that part where Shelly, the young wife, has revenge sex on a train with a guy she just met? Him? Uh, well, it wasn't revenge sex - Exactly.
- You and that guy? In the bathroom.
- Of a train? - I put paper towels down.
(Sighs) - You are a wild woman.
- I only did it this one time.
It was the craziest thing I did in my whole life and I never thought I'd see the guy again.
Looks like you were pretty unforgettable.
I have got to ditch him.
Okay, come on, let's go talk to that Russian poet.
That oughta shake him.
Good idea.
(Regina laughs) (Bell rings) (Men laughing) _ It's so funny that you can hear it, but I can't.
(Phone buzzes) Uh, I have to, uh, make a call.
I'll Hey, it's you.
I didn't think you were sorry, um Do you know who I am? I know, it's weird, right? Hi, uh, this is Bay Kennish.
I missed your call.
Woman on phone: Yes, Dr.
Larkin would like you to come in tomorrow to discuss the results of your M.
R.
I.
Um, okay.
Can I talk to Dr.
Larkin? Is he there? Oh, his office is closed, but if you'd like his voicemail No, no, um I I will be there at 8:40.
- Okay.
- Bye-bye.
Hey, look I found him.
_ She probably just wants to tell you how amazing you are and how she broke up with her boyfriend after she read all the things that you wrote to Mandy because it finally showed her what real love is.
Does that help? (Sighs) _ I'm sorry, I have to go.
_ I'm not jealous.
I'm just being realistic.
_ We don't know what's gonna happen.
Your life is gonna change and who knows what's gonna happen to me.
_ _ You're right, I am losing it, and I don't wanna drag you into whatever is going on with me, so you should go to L.
A.
or D.
C.
and meet new people.
I no, I just can't no, just Let me go.
There you are.
I've been carrying this Chablis around.
Well, I was just, you know talking to my fellow authors and - Right, guess you gotta work the room.
- Yeah.
Well, when you're ready to shove off, I was thinking we COD grab some dinner, maybe take the train downtown for old time's sake.
Just kidding.
(Nervous laughter) Unless you're up for it.
Actually, I, um I need to ask Regina.
You look so tired, babe.
Do you wanna go back to the hotel? We did book that couples massage.
(Regina and Kathryn moaning) (Giggling) I guess I better tend the home fires tonight.
Wait, aren't you the other mom from the first book? - I am.
- And you two (Glasses clink) Oh, that's modern.
I think we both know how open-minded Kathryn can be.
So let's, um, get our coats.
Okay.
Definitely gave him something to talk about.
Lydia: Kathryn.
Oh, um We're just about to start the reading.
I guess that massage will have to wait.
- Knock 'em dead, hon.
- Thanks.
Yeah, come on.
(People chatting) You sure you don't want some? It's disgusting in the best way.
Nope, I'm good.
Well, I ate some crap and I spent all my money.
I think I'm done.
You want a ride home? (Straw gurgles) - No, I drove.
- I know.
Maybe I should drive you home.
Why is everyone such a drag? (Sighs) _ Finally, somebody who wants to party.
_ _ Come on, I'll go with you.
I'll see you later.
Try to have some fun.
Have you seen Bay? _ Bay.
Bay! - Not up for it.
- It's about Daphne.
Something's up with her.
- Now what? - She's been drinking a lot and she won't let me take her home, so I just thought you could - I don't know.
- Where is she? She just got on the Ferris wheel with Travis.
Thanks.
"That night on the diamond, as 40,000 spectators watched him score, she felt the crowd's roar breaking over like her a wave, carrying her up into the night like burning sparks.
She could not wait for another home run.
" (Applause) Thank you.
Thank you.
Train guy's still here.
- Wow.
- Seriously, that was great.
(Sighs) Not the kiss, the read.
- You know what I mean.
- (Laughs) Yes.
I feel like the girl who took her top off at the dinner party.
Great job.
Oh, I loved it.
And apparently, so did Andrea Askowitz.
I just got word she wants to meet you.
- Me? - Yeah.
- Why? - Because you're awesome.
You should probably go with her.
There is a whole little buzz about you two, and I don't need to know what it is but just get over there and stoke the mystery.
Ah.
(Carnival music playing) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Oh my God.
Is she making out with Travis? I told you, she's out of control.
_ _ _ _ Hey, what the hell was that? Back off.
Mary Beth is my friend, so no, I'm not gonna back off.
What, your thug wasn't enough for you? Yeah, that's not racist.
And you using that guy like a prop to piss off Regina, that's not riseither? Look, this has nothing to do with you.
Just stay out of it.
You punishing my mother for my father dying has nothing to do with me? - This is between me and Regina.
- No, it's not! We are all in this, okay? And we are all getting tired of you lashing out at her.
Sorry if I'm not getting back to grill night fast enough for you.
You know what, you are not the only one going through stuff, so stop acting like a little brat.
Exactly, exactly.
Excuse me, Ms.
Askowitz? - Uh-huh? - I'm Kathryn Kennish and it is an honor to meet you.
Oh, hello.
Right, sit down, please.
Go.
(Whispers) I'm sorry.
(Clears throat) (Sighs heavily) Kathryn loved your memoir about your mother.
- Oh.
- Kathryn: "Battle Axe" was so smart and funny and so sadly relatable.
I mean, not that your mom was sad Trust me, she was sad.
(Laughs) (Nervous chuckles) Oh, I'm so sorry.
This is Regina Vasquez.
I wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed "Batter Up.
" - You read it? - Mm-hmm.
What I wanted to ask you is if I could include it in my next syllabus.
I do a seminar on Jane Austen in popular context.
Wait a second, did you just say Jane Austen and "Batter Up" in the same sentence? Mm-hmm, I think there's I think there's some really playful parallels between regency England and all that encoded, gender-specific stuff that you write about in pro athletics.
Plus your book's hot, so the undergrads will actually read it.
(Laughs) Thanks for coming all this way.
It's okay.
My aunt can come pick me up.
You okay? How do you deal with it? With your mom and everything she's done to you? I guess I just tell myself she's not really my mom.
My mom took care of me when I was little threw me birthday parties, sang Lionel Ritchie to torture me.
So you forgive her? It's more like I wait for her to come back.
I don't know who my mom is anymore.
(Sobbing) Anyway, thanks for the ride.
Hey.
Here.
I know you got a lot going on, but if you need something, you let me know, okay? Yeah.
I see you later.
Score! - I made friends with the caterer.
- Ah-ha! You know what? This is crazy.
People are tweeting about my open marriage.
Chris Washburn.
What was I thinking? You know, um, I slept with Angelo the first day I met him.
But then again, who didn't? (Both laughing) (Laughing continues) (Sighs) That's the first time I've laughed since You're allowed.
(Breathes deeply) Thank you for this.
I really needed it.
You're gonna be okay.
I don't think so.
Daphne hates me.
No, she doesn't.
It's just easier for Daphne to blame you than to deal with how random and cruel it was.
Well, it sucks.
Part of being a mom.
You give 'em everything, they write a book about you called "Battle Axe.
" I just wanna get back to some kind of normal.
And if it takes giving that money back Whoa.
That money is your ticket to independence.
Pay off all your debts, put most of it away and then do something that makes you and Daphne happy.
Yeah.
Bay, thanks for coming in.
Well, you know, possible mortality thought I'd make time for it.
I didn't mean to alarm you.
I just find it best to go over everything in person.
So So Your M.
R.
I.
came back negative.
We found no presence of aneurysms at this time.
So I'm gonna be okay.
That's it? You should just focus on living your life - and stay away from the Internet.
- (Laughs) I feel like you gave me my life back.
Thank you.
Take care.
Hey.
Hey! Welcome home.
Oh, something smells good.
Yeah, where's Regina? Uh, I think she went upstairs.
Oh, I thought we'd all be having Jambalaya together because according to booklover69 on your website, that's pretty much all we do around here all day long.
- Make Jambalaya? - I think it's a euphemism.
What the heck were you doing out there? Ugh, it was just some crazy rumor about Regina and I.
I don't know how it started, but Lydia said to go with it.
I get it.
Mm-hmm.
Whatever it takes to get in the club, right? Yeah, but, honey, here's the thing.
I was in the club, and not just 'cause of some crazy rumor but because of my book.
Smart, fancy people actually liked it.
Of course they did, I'm not surprised.
Andrea Askowitz wants to use it in her seminar on Jane Austen.
Can you believe that? Wow.
You don't know who she is.
I've heard of Jane Austen.
(Both chuckle) I just love the feeling.
I don't know, like I wasn't Just the cheerleader.
Honey, you've always been more than just the cheerleader.
What are you talking about? I just deeply regret the fact that I've never seen you in your uniform.
Don't get any ideas.
Oh, I hear you're open to all kinds of new ideas.
Oh my God.
(Door closes) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (Sighs) I'm sorry to bug you at work.
_ (Sighs) It's been a crazy time, but I think I got some clarity.
I love that sign.
You should go to U.
S.
C.
And I know that it's expensive and far away, but You have to go and I should come with you.
_ My parents have been bugging me for a plan, now I have one yours.
_ I wanna be with you and I don't wanna wait.
You are gonna be an amazing filmmaker.
And I am gonna be a person with no idea what she wants to do.
Hey.
I, um, got you your favorite.
Can I talk to you for a minute? I'm kinda busy.
I thought about what you said, how you felt about Angelo's insurance settlement, and I was thinking that maybe we could use some of it to help get Melody's new program off the ground.
What program? A new deaf studies department at U.
M.
K.
C.
Through Gallaudet.
I didn't know about that.
And we could name it after Angelo.
That could be cool.
And I was thinking that, you know, maybe we could go on a road trip this summer Grand Canyon, Las Vegas anywhere you want.
You, me and Bay, too.
Or just us two.
I don't think so.
Why not? Just because you give money to Melody doesn't change things between us.
Angelo is still dead.
How much longer is this gonna go on? Because I'm not sure I can take it.
You can't take it? Daphne I did not kill Angelo.
We had an argument.
People argue.
I was there.
I know what you said.
Do you honestly think I wanted him to drive off and have an accident? I am suffering just as much as you are.
Are you? Because all I see is you working with Chip Coto and lying to me and taking all of this money.
- How did I lie to you? - You've always lied to me ever since you found out about the switch and didn't tell me.
Oh my God, are we back to this again? You know what? No, it's good, because finally I can see you for who you really are.
You're not my mother.
You have never been my mother.
(Crying)