Nashville s05e04 Episode Script
Leap of Faith
1 Previously on Nashville This is Randal Sinclair.
He will be our new Social Media and Digital Marketing Manager.
I'm your biggest fan.
You sold it to Google for $2 billion? - Zach Welles.
- Hi.
I had the idiotic notion that I could do something in the music business.
I was hoping we could meet up.
We got to look for a place together.
They keep telling you to be patient.
I'm sick of being patient.
- I'm never gonna get better.
- Don't say that.
She just peed on my legs, and I felt it.
[groans.]
You can go further.
I can take it.
Aah! - Okay.
- [baby fusses.]
It's okay, baby.
Mama's all right.
I got her.
Come here, baby girl.
Did you remember to take your oxycodone before we started this morning? Oh, right.
We can't do our best work if you're in too much pain.
I'm not.
I swear.
I think I could do something even more advanced.
Maybe next session.
I just feel like I'm lying here all the time like a lump.
I know it's frustrating.
But you got to crawl before you can walk.
- Not literally.
- Good.
You just regained sensation.
You can't put any weight on this until the fixator comes off.
Okay, but I saw something online.
There's a device that they put people in where they can walk without gravity or something like that? It's not exactly without gravity.
You're thinking of a device that redistributes weight.
I don't care! Just get me in one! I mean, I would appreciate if I could try it out.
The clinic does have one, but it's really for patients who are further along in their recovery.
How much further along? Let's just focus on where you're at right now.
Yeah.
- I think I found it.
- Huh? I just came from a place on Greenwood.
It's gorgeous in person.
Is that the one with the gym? No, that's the big complex near Hadley Park.
But we crossed that off the list.
I thought we agreed we didn't want to be that far west.
Oh, right.
You're gonna love it.
I made an appointment to go back on Friday.
- Hey, don't go back to sleep.
- [groans.]
What, were you up partying all night? No.
I had a gig.
Well, why didn't you tell me? You don't have to come to every show I play.
What if I want to? You hate those loud clubs.
I don't hate them.
I just don't like them.
I figured it'd be better if we spend time doing things we both enjoy.
Like what? [knock on door.]
Hey, Will, you seen my keys? No! I can't wait for you to get out of here.
Maybe I'll move to California With the unbroken part of my heart I still have left Maybe I'll fall in love again someday I'm not gonna hold my breath I'm not gonna hold my breath I'm not See, that's just so beautiful.
I know.
We can't afford her, though.
I know.
We can't afford the first 10 directors on our list.
Hey, Randall? - Yes? - Hey, I just wanted to say I love what you did with the Exes' site, all the graphics and everything on the new single.
It's so cool.
Oh, my gosh.
Thank you.
Yeah Keep up the good work.
Absolutely.
I will.
He just seems terrified of me.
I think he's just eager to please.
Oh, I don't know.
I can't watch these anymore.
It's too depressing.
I mean, what do you want to do? You want to tell Scarlett and Gunnar we can't do a video? No.
I mean, I think we keep looking.
We'll find somebody who's young and hungry and cheap.
Oh, by the way, I'm gonna see Scarlett and Gunnar this weekend at the Bluebird.
With Zach Welles, incidentally.
Oh, your new best friend.
Well, you know all my best friends are billionaires.
- [chuckles.]
- Why don't you ask him if he's got 100 grand laying around someplace he wouldn't mind us using on the video? Yeah.
Why would you tell someone they're not ready? Isn't it her job to be encouraging? I'm sure she didn't mean it that way.
- I should call Tom Ericson.
- Who? The medical director who asked me to send the poster for his daughter.
He runs the whole place.
You sure you want to go over her head? You don't have to do that.
I'm not doing anything.
No.
I mean cut the crust off.
Oh.
Well, I know that's how you like it, so But, really, it's fine.
Okay.
Better eat fast.
Emily's coming by to drive you to psych.
I cancelled my appointment.
All the shrink wants to talk about is the crash.
I don't feel like reliving it every week.
Yeah, but you can't just not go.
I mean, it's your treatment.
Well, shouldn't I have some say over my treatment? Of course.
Okay, well, I'd like to spend the little energy that I have on things that are more important.
Like getting out of that chair.
Right.
Sorry.
What? What? You have a look on your face.
This is just my face.
Oh.
I guess I never noticed.
I'm gonna go check on Cadence.
[groans.]
[Footsteps.]
Tell me again why we gotta wine and dine this dude.
Well, we don't have to, but, you know, he's in Nashville, and he's interested in the country music business.
Or is he interested in you? Oh, please.
He's 12 years old, and I've made it very clear that you and I together are taking him out.
Seems like he's a little odd.
In all these articles, they talk about the off-beat entrepreneur, like that's his thing or something.
Well, it's probably accurate.
You know, he's a nice guy.
Seems smart.
I don't know.
I don't know what? He is a big fan and he's got a lot of money.
You're thinking maybe he'll be able to help the company a little bit.
I think that sometimes, yes.
And then I think it's guys like him and the whole digital world that have screwed up the country music business in the first place.
Then you think about the money again.
- Shut up.
- [laughs.]
Kevin, it's 10 A.
M.
I'm here.
Where are you? I'm so sorry.
I got called in to work on that song with Kacey Musgraves.
Well, should I reschedule? No, no.
You go.
I've already seen it.
Okay.
Oh, and I told the guy that we were roommates.
What? Well You never know what peoples' biases are gonna be.
They can decide not to rent to you for any reason, and I didn't want to give them one.
Yeah, well, if they're homophobic, why would we even want to live here? Hardwood floors, underground parking, incredible views.
Kevin? - Hey, I got to go.
- Okay.
Hi.
I'm Frank.
You must be Kevin.
No, actually, I'm his roommate.
All right.
Well, come on in.
Let's show you around.
Floor to ceiling windows, fireplace, of course.
There is the second bedroom, or study if you'd like.
By the way, the kitchens here are amazing for entertaining.
And last but not least, we have the master bedroom.
Hmm.
What a view, huh? Picture waking up to that every single morning.
Taking a shower in the master bath.
Going into the kitchen.
Making pancakes.
Yeah, I can really picture it.
Okay, I know exactly what you're thinking.
What's the catch? [chuckles.]
No, that's not what I was thinking.
No, it all seems great.
And it is great.
Did I mention it comes fully furnished? - Oh, yeah? - Yeah.
You have got to try this Sleep Number bed.
It is beyond comfortable.
Wow.
[chuckles.]
Yeah, the thing is, I'm not sure it's really What you're looking for? Exactly.
Well, what are you looking for? [chuckles.]
That's a good question.
Well, no pressure.
But just so you know, there is a lot of interest.
- Yeah? - Yeah.
The neighbourhood's really hot right now.
Some great restaurants, clubs in the area, if you like to go out.
Yeah, I do.
Well, think it over.
I live in the building, so I'm always available if you want to come back with your roommate.
Right.
Well, I should Yeah, sure.
Well, you have my number, so Yeah.
I'd love to have you in the building.
Now, don't be disappointed if you don't get very far.
It's normal since you're doing this way ahead of schedule.
Well, the medical director doesn't seem to think it's too soon.
Yeah, he's got all those degrees.
I just work with people.
Okay, you are fully supported, so you don't have to worry about falling.
The harness will automatically lock and catch you.
I'm gonna be right here beside you the whole time.
You ready to take your first step? Hell, yes.
[Winch winding.]
Okay, let's do it.
[Dramatic music.]
Try to walk.
You can do it.
Does it hurt? Want me to help lift your foot? No.
Just remember to breathe.
Trust that you're not gonna fall.
[Rumbling.]
- [Juliette.]
- I can't breathe! I can't breathe! - I can't breathe! - It's okay.
- I can't breathe! - It's okay.
You're okay.
I'm gonna get your chair.
[gasping.]
I don't know what's wrong with me.
You went through something terrifying.
You're still processing it.
That's what flashbacks are.
It's your mind trying to protect you.
How'd you know that's what it was? I was in my own kind of accident.
I mean, not exactly like yours, but I know that it's easy to get so focused on fixing your body, you forget that your soul needs to heal, too.
So how long is it gonna last? When am I gonna be back to normal? I wish I had a good answer.
It's gonna take time.
[Sighs.]
Well, thank you for not saying I told you so.
[laughs.]
You thought I was gonna say that? I don't know.
You seem so tough.
I thought you seemed pretty tough, too.
Hey, you weren't ready today, but you will be.
- [Music.]
- [Indistinct chatter.]
Oh, there he is.
Welcome to Nashville.
Thank you so much.
So cool to be here.
- Yeah.
- Oh, this is Deacon, Zach.
- How you doing? - Oh, my God.
I cannot believe I'm shaking hands with Deacon Claybourne.
No, I feel like I know you from your songs, although you probably get that all the time.
24/7.
How was your flight in? Pretty chill.
We stopped off in Jackson Hole to surprise my cousin for his birthday.
- Oh, fun.
- Yeah.
- Megan's here.
- Oh, there's the mayor.
- Megan? - Hey, you look amazing.
It's so good to see you.
I'm hoping it's cool I invited her to join us.
You guys know each other, right? - Of course.
Hey.
- Good to see you guys.
- You, too.
- They're starting.
How do you know Zach? Oh, we met at a benefit.
You know, I'm not surprised.
- He knows everybody.
- He really does.
It's that time.
Please put your hands together for Scarlett O'Connor and Gunnar Scott, the Exes.
- Whoo! Whoo! - [cheers and applause.]
Hey, y'all.
It is such a pleasure to be here tonight.
Thank you for coming.
It's a real special night for us, 'cause this stage is where we really started.
And my sweet family is here.
I love you guys.
So let's get to it.
Your touch, your touch is everything now I feel so much, it's taking me down, down Ah ha Take me down We stand so close, electricity All of you fits so perfectly with me Take me now Your love is an earthquake underneath my feet Your kiss just a taste of everything I need So close the door Throw away that key Baby, give me all of you And I will give you all of me All of me All of me All of me All of me All of me Just one look and I can barely breathe I feel your blue eyes burning right through me So close the door And throw away the key Baby, give me all of you And I will give you all of me I'll pull you close I know what you need Baby, give me all of you And I will give you all of me - All of me - [cheers and applause.]
Beyoncé turns to me and says as nicely as possible, "It's no biggie", but it's pronounced Hermes.
" [laughter.]
Whenever you are ready, Mr.
Welles.
- Thank you.
- Oh, no, no, no! - Uh-uh-uh.
- It's already done.
Oh, my gosh.
Thank you.
Thank you for gracing us with those epic pipes.
Thank you again.
Well, we should probably get going, right? Yeah.
It's delightful to meet you both.
Likewise, man.
Really nice to have met you.
Mwah.
[laughs.]
Beautiful as always.
Talk to y'all soon, okay? Bye.
- See you, guys.
- Bye, guys.
- Wow.
They are phenomenal.
- Yeah.
What's your plan for them? We're trying to put together a music video.
We just have to find a really great director.
Totally.
This has been such a great night.
- Thank you, guys.
- Thank you.
Okay, look, this might sound crazy, but I'm just gonna say it.
I see an opportunity and I would like to explore it with you, with Highway 65.
Oh.
I've reached a point in my life where I only want to do things that I'm passionate about, and I do not want to waste any time.
And I got this instinct about you, the company and me, I think it could make a good marriage.
So if you are interested, let's talk.
The guy has spent like three hours with you total.
Well, he also says that he's been obsessed with our music for years.
He said he feels like he knows us.
So he decides to go in business with you just based on this feeling he's got? That's it? What's in it for him? He said he wants to do what he loves.
And that's enough? You think he got his billions by doing what he loves? Honey, I have no idea.
I hope he did.
I would respect that.
I think it's worth hearing him out.
You really didn't like him, did you? It's not that I didn't like him.
I mean, he's a nice enough guy and everything.
But it's just a little weird, that's all.
I agree.
It's a little weird.
I'm not even sure I want to go into business with him.
But the idea of actually having some money for my business is exciting.
Mm-hmm.
Come here.
"Make a good marriage.
" That was a figure of speech.
[doorbell rings.]
Psst.
Hey.
I'm not here.
Okay.
- Hey.
- Hey, man.
- Hey, Will around? - No.
He left earlier.
Damn it.
I've been trying to reach him all day.
Yeah.
[cell phone rings.]
Is that his phone? Well, maybe he is here.
Hey! So you are alive.
I texted you like 12 times.
Yeah, sorry.
My phone was dead.
So what did you think? About what? About the controversy surrounding stem cell research.
About the apartment.
Did you love it? It was fine.
Just fine? Well, I don't know.
Can I get to the So what's wrong with this one? Nothing.
- Clearly there's something.
- No, it was great.
Then why do you look like that? I woke up with a headache.
Oh, penguin.
I'll start filling out the application, okay? And then you can fill in your part.
Cool.
Mmm.
Mmm.
[chuckles.]
- Mm-hmm.
- Best ribs in the city.
Mm-hmm.
Thank you for meeting me here.
I was starving.
Oh, yeah, of course.
I love this place.
Okay, so I just keep thinking what you've built here is so special, so pure of intent, the way you put the artists first, it should be protected.
And I know you're struggling like everyone else in the industry, so here's my pitch.
I lay out a certain amount of money each year, enough to keep you afloat, to keep investing in new artists.
In exchange, I get 20% of the company.
Now, you still make all of the decisions.
I just have the right of consultation, and I ask that you consider the advice of my team.
Which doesn't mean that you have to take it.
I mean, if this didn't work for whatever reason, either of us could end it with 90 days notice.
Because I only want to be in business with people who want to be in business with me.
Good philosophy.
Yeah.
That's it.
If you will let me, I think I can help Highway 65 flourish in the way it deserves to.
It's an interesting proposition.
You have a little sauce right on the Other side.
Yeah, yeah.
Thank you.
Yeah, see? You get it.
When you have money, no one tells you when you have sauce on your face.
Oh! Aah! - Juliette? - Oh! - Oh, I'm fine.
- No, that's okay.
Don't touch me! I can do it myself! Okay.
Okay.
Here, let me get you a pill.
No.
No.
No.
Avery, it's not that bad.
You haven't been taking them, have you? I can't.
Juliette.
I can't rely on a drug to get me through the pain, okay? I've been through that.
You want to go through that again? You want Cadence to go through that? Look, we've been through this.
The doctor said as long as your dosage is monitored Yeah, that's easy for her to say.
I'm the one who has to live with myself.
You have no idea what it's like to want to escape, to be so tempted to take them.
Look, I know it's not easy, but I also know that you can't get better unless you take what the doctor prescribed you.
It's my decision, okay? I might not be able to do anything for myself, but I sure as hell can keep myself off those pills! Listen, I am trying to help you.
Stop! Stop helping! It makes me I hate it! And we both know you don't want to do it! What? Oh, come on! Just admit it! You feel obligated! Like it's your job to take care of me! What are you talking about? That is not how I feel! That's how anyone would feel! God, you are such a pain in the ass! You know that? And don't worry.
It has nothing to do with you being hurt.
Because you've been like this since the day I met you.
You just push people away, because God forbid you might ever need anyone! What? The listing went down.
They must have given it to someone else.
Oh.
How did we not get it? You sent the application Monday, right? Yeah.
Damn.
You know, that place wasn't that great anyway.
The bathroom was cramped, and the kitchen kind of had a weird smell.
Did you notice that? No I thought it was pretty perfect.
Sorry.
Yeah, I'm just disappointed.
I know.
Well, back to Craigslist.
You don't have to come in with me.
No, it's no big deal, really.
No.
I mean, I don't want you to.
Oh.
I'm sorry.
I just got to do this by myself.
[Dramatic music.]
[Inaudible.]
[Footsteps.]
Well, hello.
Sorry to interrupt.
I just wanted you to know that I was here just in case you'd like to talk.
Okay.
Wait.
Actually, never mind.
Well, you might as well ask just what you want to ask.
It's what I'm here for.
[sighs.]
I hardly ever do this.
Do what? Pray.
You want to pray? Yeah, but I don't know how to.
There's no way how, no one way.
It's just a conversation between you and God.
How do I start? What am I supposed to do? There's nothing to do.
Just say what you feel.
[Door closes.]
I just have one question.
Why me? Why me and not the other people on that plane? It's not 'cause I'm a better person.
I don't understand.
[Sniffs.]
I'm lost.
Help me, please? [Paper rustle.]
[cell phone rings.]
Hello? Rayna.
Hey, it's Zach Welles.
Oh, hey, Zach.
Listen, it just hit me.
I got the perfect director for you: Damien George.
Damien George? Yeah, his movie with J-Law just fell apart.
I don't think Damien George is gonna want to do a music video, Zach.
You have no idea the favour this guy owes me.
He was two weeks into shooting "Night Dogs" when the bond company Look, that's so generous of you, but I just think No, seriously, they were gonna shut him down.
I mean, they came to set I just think we have to slow it down a little bit.
I mean, I'm still considering your proposition.
Right, of course you are.
Sorry.
This is what happens when I get excited.
I get ahead of myself.
Hey, listen, I want you to know I'm honestly not trying to pressure you or influence your decision in any way.
I respect you too much for that crap.
Well, I appreciate it.
Yeah, and this Damien thing, it has nothing to do with our deal or lack thereof.
You could say no right now and I'd be totally willing to hook you up with Damien no strings attached.
Thank you.
Well, I'm gonna keep thinking about all of it.
And you have a good time, and I'll see you when you get back here.
Sweet.
See you later.
Bye.
What's all this? I don't know.
[sighs.]
Wow.
It's been a while since we got one of these.
You remember that woman who sent you her socks? Sure was easy to keep your address private before the internet.
Well, this didn't even come through the mail.
It didn't have a stamp on it or anything.
Which means they were here.
I don't know.
This stuff makes me nervous these days.
I know.
I mean, chances are he's harmless, but if it makes you feel better, you might want to beef up your home security just in case.
I mean, I don't think you should lose any sleep over it.
Better to lose sleep over what's gonna happen with the label.
- Ha ha.
- Nice.
Don't worry.
I'm losing sleep over that too, Bucky.
Any closer to making a decision? Oh, I don't know.
I just can't help but think this whole thing with Zach is just too good to be true.
Yeah, well, sometimes those things turn out to be true.
You did.
What? You think I should do it now? Well, I was listening to him on the phone, and I started thinking maybe this is right, you know.
Maybe we should just accept our good fortune.
Just not before we talk to Sheila, though.
Oh, of course, I'm gonna have a lawyer look at the contract.
I have a feeling she'll find a million loopholes that are just gonna screw us over.
What if she doesn't? Well, if she doesn't, then we're just gonna have to make damn sure that Zach and I want the same thing for the label.
It sure would help us make this album of ours.
It's a visual love letter to a woman so electric and alive, she can't be contained.
She's messy, she's passionate.
She's feeling everything at once.
You got all that from the song? The song's just the jumping off point.
It's like a dream.
I'm seeing this wild creature who doesn't know how to be in the world, and the man who loves her, who wants to hold onto her, but can't.
And it's set in one of those grand sweeping mansions, this sort of backdrop of old world propriety.
I'm a terrible person.
No, you're not.
Well, you have to say that 'cause you're my friend.
You did the right thing in a way.
I mean, you knew if you stayed in that place, you'd always be tempted.
Yeah, but it's not just that guy.
It's guys on the street, at my gigs, at the ATM just now.
Being tempted isn't the same thing as following through with it.
Yeah, but I can't stop thinking about it.
I keep thinking what would life be like with someone else? Sounds like you have FOMO.
What'd you call me? Oh, FOMO.
Fear of Missing Out.
[laughs.]
Oh.
Which makes sense.
You know, he's your first real relationship.
It's not like you been with a lot of dudes.
Yeah, but I never even cared about that.
All I wanted was to be with him.
He does this thing we saw in a documentary about penguins.
They touch foreheads.
That's how they kiss.
That's nauseating.
Yeah, I know.
I just gotta focus on what's real.
Me and him.
You know, once we're living together and we're with each other every day, it's gonna be different.
Will, listen, I can't tell you if you should stay with Kevin, but I can tell you that never in the history of the world has moving in together made things easier.
Believe me, it only gets harder.
And if you love the person, then it's worth it.
But it will test you more than you ever thought possible.
I'm such an ass going on about this.
You got real problems.
Well, I didn't come out tonight to talk about my problems.
Yours are a welcome distraction.
I just don't know if it's normal or if it means something more, like maybe we're not meant to be together.
You got to figure out what you want.
I mean, what you actually want, not what you think you should.
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Don't tempt me.
[turns off TV.]
- The other day - Listen, Juliette Oh, I'm sorry.
No, you go.
I'm just sorry.
I shouldn't have yelled like that.
You were right about me, about why I hate being like this, helpless.
- You're not helpless.
- You know what I mean.
I don't want to need you, but I do.
I always have.
Come here.
I'm just so scared you're gonna start to feel like I'm this burden.
No, never.
I could never feel that way.
You got to know that.
So I took it out on you.
- It's okay.
- I'm sorry.
I'm sorry that I lied to you about the pills.
It's okay.
I know how hard it's been.
I mean, I don't know.
I can only imagine.
- It's been harder on you.
- What? You're the one who has to do everything.
Feed me, make my appointments, take care of the baby.
Juliette, I want to.
You do? Yes.
[Romantic music.]
Whoa.
Your arms are getting strong.
One of the perks of physical therapy.
You sure you want to do this? Yes.
I just I don't want to hurt you.
You won't.
Wait, wait.
Oh, I knew it.
No, it's not what you think.
I'm just this broken thing that you're too afraid to even touch.
You are the most beautiful woman in the world to me.
Then what is it? It's stupid.
Tell me.
[sighs.]
I just I feel It's like with everything that happened with us Oh, my God.
It's okay.
I never wanted to hurt you.
I wouldn't trade it, not for a second.
I don't think you have any idea how much I love you.
- But I just - You need time.
Yeah.
Pretty straight forward contract.
No surprises I can see.
.
There's an escape clause that protects you if you want to get out.
There's no such thing as free money, but this is about as close as it gets.
You are cordially invited to a loud club to come see your boyfriend play.
[Train noise.]
What's wrong? I found this in the trash.
You never sent it.
I didn't know what to do.
I didn't I didn't know how to tell you.
Tell me what? [Sigh.]
There's someone else.
No.
- It's so obvious.
- No, that's not it.
How can I believe you? You know how much I wanted that apartment.
Look, you have every right to hate me.
I can't even explain why.
I just What? Just be real with me, Will.
I don't I don't want to live with you.
This was your idea.
I know.
How long have you felt this way? A while, I guess.
I don't know.
I didn't want it to be true.
Well, I thought we were fine.
- I thought you were happy.
- I am.
I just feel like I need a little space or - Are you breaking up with me? - No.
- It sure as hell feels like it.
- No, no, Kevin, Kevin.
If I hadn't found that application in the trash, would you have told me any of this? I was trying to find the right way.
You know, I had a feeling from the beginning that you weren't ready for a real relationship.
I should have trusted my gut.
This isn't about just moving in.
This is This is the whole thing, isn't it? I'm sorry.
[Emcee.]
All right.
Y'all having a good time tonight? Ha ha.
All right, let's keep things going.
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the stage Will Lexington! [cheers and applause.]
[band plays upbeat music.]
All right! [band stops playing.]
I'm sorry.
I guess I'm just not feeling that one tonight.
I, uh I'd like to play you a song that I wrote with someone real special, my first love.
When the mountain sinks away into the desert sand When the ocean swallows up the city streets When the morning sun forgets to rise And the sky's no longer blue Honey, that's when I'll quit missing you When that shot glass on the shelf Don't remind me of All the good times and the bad ones, too When I forgive myself For all I did and didn't do Honey, that's when I'll quit missing you When all the stars burn to dark and fall When I forgive myself For all I did and didn't do Honey, that's when I'll quit missing you When all the stars burn to dark and fall Will I forget your name as the years ago by When memories start to fade as memories do I may regret forever what I know I have to lose But that don't mean I won't be missing you That don't mean I won't be missing you
He will be our new Social Media and Digital Marketing Manager.
I'm your biggest fan.
You sold it to Google for $2 billion? - Zach Welles.
- Hi.
I had the idiotic notion that I could do something in the music business.
I was hoping we could meet up.
We got to look for a place together.
They keep telling you to be patient.
I'm sick of being patient.
- I'm never gonna get better.
- Don't say that.
She just peed on my legs, and I felt it.
[groans.]
You can go further.
I can take it.
Aah! - Okay.
- [baby fusses.]
It's okay, baby.
Mama's all right.
I got her.
Come here, baby girl.
Did you remember to take your oxycodone before we started this morning? Oh, right.
We can't do our best work if you're in too much pain.
I'm not.
I swear.
I think I could do something even more advanced.
Maybe next session.
I just feel like I'm lying here all the time like a lump.
I know it's frustrating.
But you got to crawl before you can walk.
- Not literally.
- Good.
You just regained sensation.
You can't put any weight on this until the fixator comes off.
Okay, but I saw something online.
There's a device that they put people in where they can walk without gravity or something like that? It's not exactly without gravity.
You're thinking of a device that redistributes weight.
I don't care! Just get me in one! I mean, I would appreciate if I could try it out.
The clinic does have one, but it's really for patients who are further along in their recovery.
How much further along? Let's just focus on where you're at right now.
Yeah.
- I think I found it.
- Huh? I just came from a place on Greenwood.
It's gorgeous in person.
Is that the one with the gym? No, that's the big complex near Hadley Park.
But we crossed that off the list.
I thought we agreed we didn't want to be that far west.
Oh, right.
You're gonna love it.
I made an appointment to go back on Friday.
- Hey, don't go back to sleep.
- [groans.]
What, were you up partying all night? No.
I had a gig.
Well, why didn't you tell me? You don't have to come to every show I play.
What if I want to? You hate those loud clubs.
I don't hate them.
I just don't like them.
I figured it'd be better if we spend time doing things we both enjoy.
Like what? [knock on door.]
Hey, Will, you seen my keys? No! I can't wait for you to get out of here.
Maybe I'll move to California With the unbroken part of my heart I still have left Maybe I'll fall in love again someday I'm not gonna hold my breath I'm not gonna hold my breath I'm not See, that's just so beautiful.
I know.
We can't afford her, though.
I know.
We can't afford the first 10 directors on our list.
Hey, Randall? - Yes? - Hey, I just wanted to say I love what you did with the Exes' site, all the graphics and everything on the new single.
It's so cool.
Oh, my gosh.
Thank you.
Yeah Keep up the good work.
Absolutely.
I will.
He just seems terrified of me.
I think he's just eager to please.
Oh, I don't know.
I can't watch these anymore.
It's too depressing.
I mean, what do you want to do? You want to tell Scarlett and Gunnar we can't do a video? No.
I mean, I think we keep looking.
We'll find somebody who's young and hungry and cheap.
Oh, by the way, I'm gonna see Scarlett and Gunnar this weekend at the Bluebird.
With Zach Welles, incidentally.
Oh, your new best friend.
Well, you know all my best friends are billionaires.
- [chuckles.]
- Why don't you ask him if he's got 100 grand laying around someplace he wouldn't mind us using on the video? Yeah.
Why would you tell someone they're not ready? Isn't it her job to be encouraging? I'm sure she didn't mean it that way.
- I should call Tom Ericson.
- Who? The medical director who asked me to send the poster for his daughter.
He runs the whole place.
You sure you want to go over her head? You don't have to do that.
I'm not doing anything.
No.
I mean cut the crust off.
Oh.
Well, I know that's how you like it, so But, really, it's fine.
Okay.
Better eat fast.
Emily's coming by to drive you to psych.
I cancelled my appointment.
All the shrink wants to talk about is the crash.
I don't feel like reliving it every week.
Yeah, but you can't just not go.
I mean, it's your treatment.
Well, shouldn't I have some say over my treatment? Of course.
Okay, well, I'd like to spend the little energy that I have on things that are more important.
Like getting out of that chair.
Right.
Sorry.
What? What? You have a look on your face.
This is just my face.
Oh.
I guess I never noticed.
I'm gonna go check on Cadence.
[groans.]
[Footsteps.]
Tell me again why we gotta wine and dine this dude.
Well, we don't have to, but, you know, he's in Nashville, and he's interested in the country music business.
Or is he interested in you? Oh, please.
He's 12 years old, and I've made it very clear that you and I together are taking him out.
Seems like he's a little odd.
In all these articles, they talk about the off-beat entrepreneur, like that's his thing or something.
Well, it's probably accurate.
You know, he's a nice guy.
Seems smart.
I don't know.
I don't know what? He is a big fan and he's got a lot of money.
You're thinking maybe he'll be able to help the company a little bit.
I think that sometimes, yes.
And then I think it's guys like him and the whole digital world that have screwed up the country music business in the first place.
Then you think about the money again.
- Shut up.
- [laughs.]
Kevin, it's 10 A.
M.
I'm here.
Where are you? I'm so sorry.
I got called in to work on that song with Kacey Musgraves.
Well, should I reschedule? No, no.
You go.
I've already seen it.
Okay.
Oh, and I told the guy that we were roommates.
What? Well You never know what peoples' biases are gonna be.
They can decide not to rent to you for any reason, and I didn't want to give them one.
Yeah, well, if they're homophobic, why would we even want to live here? Hardwood floors, underground parking, incredible views.
Kevin? - Hey, I got to go.
- Okay.
Hi.
I'm Frank.
You must be Kevin.
No, actually, I'm his roommate.
All right.
Well, come on in.
Let's show you around.
Floor to ceiling windows, fireplace, of course.
There is the second bedroom, or study if you'd like.
By the way, the kitchens here are amazing for entertaining.
And last but not least, we have the master bedroom.
Hmm.
What a view, huh? Picture waking up to that every single morning.
Taking a shower in the master bath.
Going into the kitchen.
Making pancakes.
Yeah, I can really picture it.
Okay, I know exactly what you're thinking.
What's the catch? [chuckles.]
No, that's not what I was thinking.
No, it all seems great.
And it is great.
Did I mention it comes fully furnished? - Oh, yeah? - Yeah.
You have got to try this Sleep Number bed.
It is beyond comfortable.
Wow.
[chuckles.]
Yeah, the thing is, I'm not sure it's really What you're looking for? Exactly.
Well, what are you looking for? [chuckles.]
That's a good question.
Well, no pressure.
But just so you know, there is a lot of interest.
- Yeah? - Yeah.
The neighbourhood's really hot right now.
Some great restaurants, clubs in the area, if you like to go out.
Yeah, I do.
Well, think it over.
I live in the building, so I'm always available if you want to come back with your roommate.
Right.
Well, I should Yeah, sure.
Well, you have my number, so Yeah.
I'd love to have you in the building.
Now, don't be disappointed if you don't get very far.
It's normal since you're doing this way ahead of schedule.
Well, the medical director doesn't seem to think it's too soon.
Yeah, he's got all those degrees.
I just work with people.
Okay, you are fully supported, so you don't have to worry about falling.
The harness will automatically lock and catch you.
I'm gonna be right here beside you the whole time.
You ready to take your first step? Hell, yes.
[Winch winding.]
Okay, let's do it.
[Dramatic music.]
Try to walk.
You can do it.
Does it hurt? Want me to help lift your foot? No.
Just remember to breathe.
Trust that you're not gonna fall.
[Rumbling.]
- [Juliette.]
- I can't breathe! I can't breathe! - I can't breathe! - It's okay.
- I can't breathe! - It's okay.
You're okay.
I'm gonna get your chair.
[gasping.]
I don't know what's wrong with me.
You went through something terrifying.
You're still processing it.
That's what flashbacks are.
It's your mind trying to protect you.
How'd you know that's what it was? I was in my own kind of accident.
I mean, not exactly like yours, but I know that it's easy to get so focused on fixing your body, you forget that your soul needs to heal, too.
So how long is it gonna last? When am I gonna be back to normal? I wish I had a good answer.
It's gonna take time.
[Sighs.]
Well, thank you for not saying I told you so.
[laughs.]
You thought I was gonna say that? I don't know.
You seem so tough.
I thought you seemed pretty tough, too.
Hey, you weren't ready today, but you will be.
- [Music.]
- [Indistinct chatter.]
Oh, there he is.
Welcome to Nashville.
Thank you so much.
So cool to be here.
- Yeah.
- Oh, this is Deacon, Zach.
- How you doing? - Oh, my God.
I cannot believe I'm shaking hands with Deacon Claybourne.
No, I feel like I know you from your songs, although you probably get that all the time.
24/7.
How was your flight in? Pretty chill.
We stopped off in Jackson Hole to surprise my cousin for his birthday.
- Oh, fun.
- Yeah.
- Megan's here.
- Oh, there's the mayor.
- Megan? - Hey, you look amazing.
It's so good to see you.
I'm hoping it's cool I invited her to join us.
You guys know each other, right? - Of course.
Hey.
- Good to see you guys.
- You, too.
- They're starting.
How do you know Zach? Oh, we met at a benefit.
You know, I'm not surprised.
- He knows everybody.
- He really does.
It's that time.
Please put your hands together for Scarlett O'Connor and Gunnar Scott, the Exes.
- Whoo! Whoo! - [cheers and applause.]
Hey, y'all.
It is such a pleasure to be here tonight.
Thank you for coming.
It's a real special night for us, 'cause this stage is where we really started.
And my sweet family is here.
I love you guys.
So let's get to it.
Your touch, your touch is everything now I feel so much, it's taking me down, down Ah ha Take me down We stand so close, electricity All of you fits so perfectly with me Take me now Your love is an earthquake underneath my feet Your kiss just a taste of everything I need So close the door Throw away that key Baby, give me all of you And I will give you all of me All of me All of me All of me All of me All of me Just one look and I can barely breathe I feel your blue eyes burning right through me So close the door And throw away the key Baby, give me all of you And I will give you all of me I'll pull you close I know what you need Baby, give me all of you And I will give you all of me - All of me - [cheers and applause.]
Beyoncé turns to me and says as nicely as possible, "It's no biggie", but it's pronounced Hermes.
" [laughter.]
Whenever you are ready, Mr.
Welles.
- Thank you.
- Oh, no, no, no! - Uh-uh-uh.
- It's already done.
Oh, my gosh.
Thank you.
Thank you for gracing us with those epic pipes.
Thank you again.
Well, we should probably get going, right? Yeah.
It's delightful to meet you both.
Likewise, man.
Really nice to have met you.
Mwah.
[laughs.]
Beautiful as always.
Talk to y'all soon, okay? Bye.
- See you, guys.
- Bye, guys.
- Wow.
They are phenomenal.
- Yeah.
What's your plan for them? We're trying to put together a music video.
We just have to find a really great director.
Totally.
This has been such a great night.
- Thank you, guys.
- Thank you.
Okay, look, this might sound crazy, but I'm just gonna say it.
I see an opportunity and I would like to explore it with you, with Highway 65.
Oh.
I've reached a point in my life where I only want to do things that I'm passionate about, and I do not want to waste any time.
And I got this instinct about you, the company and me, I think it could make a good marriage.
So if you are interested, let's talk.
The guy has spent like three hours with you total.
Well, he also says that he's been obsessed with our music for years.
He said he feels like he knows us.
So he decides to go in business with you just based on this feeling he's got? That's it? What's in it for him? He said he wants to do what he loves.
And that's enough? You think he got his billions by doing what he loves? Honey, I have no idea.
I hope he did.
I would respect that.
I think it's worth hearing him out.
You really didn't like him, did you? It's not that I didn't like him.
I mean, he's a nice enough guy and everything.
But it's just a little weird, that's all.
I agree.
It's a little weird.
I'm not even sure I want to go into business with him.
But the idea of actually having some money for my business is exciting.
Mm-hmm.
Come here.
"Make a good marriage.
" That was a figure of speech.
[doorbell rings.]
Psst.
Hey.
I'm not here.
Okay.
- Hey.
- Hey, man.
- Hey, Will around? - No.
He left earlier.
Damn it.
I've been trying to reach him all day.
Yeah.
[cell phone rings.]
Is that his phone? Well, maybe he is here.
Hey! So you are alive.
I texted you like 12 times.
Yeah, sorry.
My phone was dead.
So what did you think? About what? About the controversy surrounding stem cell research.
About the apartment.
Did you love it? It was fine.
Just fine? Well, I don't know.
Can I get to the So what's wrong with this one? Nothing.
- Clearly there's something.
- No, it was great.
Then why do you look like that? I woke up with a headache.
Oh, penguin.
I'll start filling out the application, okay? And then you can fill in your part.
Cool.
Mmm.
Mmm.
[chuckles.]
- Mm-hmm.
- Best ribs in the city.
Mm-hmm.
Thank you for meeting me here.
I was starving.
Oh, yeah, of course.
I love this place.
Okay, so I just keep thinking what you've built here is so special, so pure of intent, the way you put the artists first, it should be protected.
And I know you're struggling like everyone else in the industry, so here's my pitch.
I lay out a certain amount of money each year, enough to keep you afloat, to keep investing in new artists.
In exchange, I get 20% of the company.
Now, you still make all of the decisions.
I just have the right of consultation, and I ask that you consider the advice of my team.
Which doesn't mean that you have to take it.
I mean, if this didn't work for whatever reason, either of us could end it with 90 days notice.
Because I only want to be in business with people who want to be in business with me.
Good philosophy.
Yeah.
That's it.
If you will let me, I think I can help Highway 65 flourish in the way it deserves to.
It's an interesting proposition.
You have a little sauce right on the Other side.
Yeah, yeah.
Thank you.
Yeah, see? You get it.
When you have money, no one tells you when you have sauce on your face.
Oh! Aah! - Juliette? - Oh! - Oh, I'm fine.
- No, that's okay.
Don't touch me! I can do it myself! Okay.
Okay.
Here, let me get you a pill.
No.
No.
No.
Avery, it's not that bad.
You haven't been taking them, have you? I can't.
Juliette.
I can't rely on a drug to get me through the pain, okay? I've been through that.
You want to go through that again? You want Cadence to go through that? Look, we've been through this.
The doctor said as long as your dosage is monitored Yeah, that's easy for her to say.
I'm the one who has to live with myself.
You have no idea what it's like to want to escape, to be so tempted to take them.
Look, I know it's not easy, but I also know that you can't get better unless you take what the doctor prescribed you.
It's my decision, okay? I might not be able to do anything for myself, but I sure as hell can keep myself off those pills! Listen, I am trying to help you.
Stop! Stop helping! It makes me I hate it! And we both know you don't want to do it! What? Oh, come on! Just admit it! You feel obligated! Like it's your job to take care of me! What are you talking about? That is not how I feel! That's how anyone would feel! God, you are such a pain in the ass! You know that? And don't worry.
It has nothing to do with you being hurt.
Because you've been like this since the day I met you.
You just push people away, because God forbid you might ever need anyone! What? The listing went down.
They must have given it to someone else.
Oh.
How did we not get it? You sent the application Monday, right? Yeah.
Damn.
You know, that place wasn't that great anyway.
The bathroom was cramped, and the kitchen kind of had a weird smell.
Did you notice that? No I thought it was pretty perfect.
Sorry.
Yeah, I'm just disappointed.
I know.
Well, back to Craigslist.
You don't have to come in with me.
No, it's no big deal, really.
No.
I mean, I don't want you to.
Oh.
I'm sorry.
I just got to do this by myself.
[Dramatic music.]
[Inaudible.]
[Footsteps.]
Well, hello.
Sorry to interrupt.
I just wanted you to know that I was here just in case you'd like to talk.
Okay.
Wait.
Actually, never mind.
Well, you might as well ask just what you want to ask.
It's what I'm here for.
[sighs.]
I hardly ever do this.
Do what? Pray.
You want to pray? Yeah, but I don't know how to.
There's no way how, no one way.
It's just a conversation between you and God.
How do I start? What am I supposed to do? There's nothing to do.
Just say what you feel.
[Door closes.]
I just have one question.
Why me? Why me and not the other people on that plane? It's not 'cause I'm a better person.
I don't understand.
[Sniffs.]
I'm lost.
Help me, please? [Paper rustle.]
[cell phone rings.]
Hello? Rayna.
Hey, it's Zach Welles.
Oh, hey, Zach.
Listen, it just hit me.
I got the perfect director for you: Damien George.
Damien George? Yeah, his movie with J-Law just fell apart.
I don't think Damien George is gonna want to do a music video, Zach.
You have no idea the favour this guy owes me.
He was two weeks into shooting "Night Dogs" when the bond company Look, that's so generous of you, but I just think No, seriously, they were gonna shut him down.
I mean, they came to set I just think we have to slow it down a little bit.
I mean, I'm still considering your proposition.
Right, of course you are.
Sorry.
This is what happens when I get excited.
I get ahead of myself.
Hey, listen, I want you to know I'm honestly not trying to pressure you or influence your decision in any way.
I respect you too much for that crap.
Well, I appreciate it.
Yeah, and this Damien thing, it has nothing to do with our deal or lack thereof.
You could say no right now and I'd be totally willing to hook you up with Damien no strings attached.
Thank you.
Well, I'm gonna keep thinking about all of it.
And you have a good time, and I'll see you when you get back here.
Sweet.
See you later.
Bye.
What's all this? I don't know.
[sighs.]
Wow.
It's been a while since we got one of these.
You remember that woman who sent you her socks? Sure was easy to keep your address private before the internet.
Well, this didn't even come through the mail.
It didn't have a stamp on it or anything.
Which means they were here.
I don't know.
This stuff makes me nervous these days.
I know.
I mean, chances are he's harmless, but if it makes you feel better, you might want to beef up your home security just in case.
I mean, I don't think you should lose any sleep over it.
Better to lose sleep over what's gonna happen with the label.
- Ha ha.
- Nice.
Don't worry.
I'm losing sleep over that too, Bucky.
Any closer to making a decision? Oh, I don't know.
I just can't help but think this whole thing with Zach is just too good to be true.
Yeah, well, sometimes those things turn out to be true.
You did.
What? You think I should do it now? Well, I was listening to him on the phone, and I started thinking maybe this is right, you know.
Maybe we should just accept our good fortune.
Just not before we talk to Sheila, though.
Oh, of course, I'm gonna have a lawyer look at the contract.
I have a feeling she'll find a million loopholes that are just gonna screw us over.
What if she doesn't? Well, if she doesn't, then we're just gonna have to make damn sure that Zach and I want the same thing for the label.
It sure would help us make this album of ours.
It's a visual love letter to a woman so electric and alive, she can't be contained.
She's messy, she's passionate.
She's feeling everything at once.
You got all that from the song? The song's just the jumping off point.
It's like a dream.
I'm seeing this wild creature who doesn't know how to be in the world, and the man who loves her, who wants to hold onto her, but can't.
And it's set in one of those grand sweeping mansions, this sort of backdrop of old world propriety.
I'm a terrible person.
No, you're not.
Well, you have to say that 'cause you're my friend.
You did the right thing in a way.
I mean, you knew if you stayed in that place, you'd always be tempted.
Yeah, but it's not just that guy.
It's guys on the street, at my gigs, at the ATM just now.
Being tempted isn't the same thing as following through with it.
Yeah, but I can't stop thinking about it.
I keep thinking what would life be like with someone else? Sounds like you have FOMO.
What'd you call me? Oh, FOMO.
Fear of Missing Out.
[laughs.]
Oh.
Which makes sense.
You know, he's your first real relationship.
It's not like you been with a lot of dudes.
Yeah, but I never even cared about that.
All I wanted was to be with him.
He does this thing we saw in a documentary about penguins.
They touch foreheads.
That's how they kiss.
That's nauseating.
Yeah, I know.
I just gotta focus on what's real.
Me and him.
You know, once we're living together and we're with each other every day, it's gonna be different.
Will, listen, I can't tell you if you should stay with Kevin, but I can tell you that never in the history of the world has moving in together made things easier.
Believe me, it only gets harder.
And if you love the person, then it's worth it.
But it will test you more than you ever thought possible.
I'm such an ass going on about this.
You got real problems.
Well, I didn't come out tonight to talk about my problems.
Yours are a welcome distraction.
I just don't know if it's normal or if it means something more, like maybe we're not meant to be together.
You got to figure out what you want.
I mean, what you actually want, not what you think you should.
[pinball machine dings.]
[Man on TV.]
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Don't tempt me.
[turns off TV.]
- The other day - Listen, Juliette Oh, I'm sorry.
No, you go.
I'm just sorry.
I shouldn't have yelled like that.
You were right about me, about why I hate being like this, helpless.
- You're not helpless.
- You know what I mean.
I don't want to need you, but I do.
I always have.
Come here.
I'm just so scared you're gonna start to feel like I'm this burden.
No, never.
I could never feel that way.
You got to know that.
So I took it out on you.
- It's okay.
- I'm sorry.
I'm sorry that I lied to you about the pills.
It's okay.
I know how hard it's been.
I mean, I don't know.
I can only imagine.
- It's been harder on you.
- What? You're the one who has to do everything.
Feed me, make my appointments, take care of the baby.
Juliette, I want to.
You do? Yes.
[Romantic music.]
Whoa.
Your arms are getting strong.
One of the perks of physical therapy.
You sure you want to do this? Yes.
I just I don't want to hurt you.
You won't.
Wait, wait.
Oh, I knew it.
No, it's not what you think.
I'm just this broken thing that you're too afraid to even touch.
You are the most beautiful woman in the world to me.
Then what is it? It's stupid.
Tell me.
[sighs.]
I just I feel It's like with everything that happened with us Oh, my God.
It's okay.
I never wanted to hurt you.
I wouldn't trade it, not for a second.
I don't think you have any idea how much I love you.
- But I just - You need time.
Yeah.
Pretty straight forward contract.
No surprises I can see.
.
There's an escape clause that protects you if you want to get out.
There's no such thing as free money, but this is about as close as it gets.
You are cordially invited to a loud club to come see your boyfriend play.
[Train noise.]
What's wrong? I found this in the trash.
You never sent it.
I didn't know what to do.
I didn't I didn't know how to tell you.
Tell me what? [Sigh.]
There's someone else.
No.
- It's so obvious.
- No, that's not it.
How can I believe you? You know how much I wanted that apartment.
Look, you have every right to hate me.
I can't even explain why.
I just What? Just be real with me, Will.
I don't I don't want to live with you.
This was your idea.
I know.
How long have you felt this way? A while, I guess.
I don't know.
I didn't want it to be true.
Well, I thought we were fine.
- I thought you were happy.
- I am.
I just feel like I need a little space or - Are you breaking up with me? - No.
- It sure as hell feels like it.
- No, no, Kevin, Kevin.
If I hadn't found that application in the trash, would you have told me any of this? I was trying to find the right way.
You know, I had a feeling from the beginning that you weren't ready for a real relationship.
I should have trusted my gut.
This isn't about just moving in.
This is This is the whole thing, isn't it? I'm sorry.
[Emcee.]
All right.
Y'all having a good time tonight? Ha ha.
All right, let's keep things going.
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the stage Will Lexington! [cheers and applause.]
[band plays upbeat music.]
All right! [band stops playing.]
I'm sorry.
I guess I'm just not feeling that one tonight.
I, uh I'd like to play you a song that I wrote with someone real special, my first love.
When the mountain sinks away into the desert sand When the ocean swallows up the city streets When the morning sun forgets to rise And the sky's no longer blue Honey, that's when I'll quit missing you When that shot glass on the shelf Don't remind me of All the good times and the bad ones, too When I forgive myself For all I did and didn't do Honey, that's when I'll quit missing you When all the stars burn to dark and fall When I forgive myself For all I did and didn't do Honey, that's when I'll quit missing you When all the stars burn to dark and fall Will I forget your name as the years ago by When memories start to fade as memories do I may regret forever what I know I have to lose But that don't mean I won't be missing you That don't mean I won't be missing you