Holly Hobbie (2018) s05e06 Episode Script

- They say we have nothing
to fear but fear itself.
What about spiders?
Or shark attacks?
Or the news?
Whoever said that definitely
wasn't living in today's world.
(TV announcer): Fires, floods,
natural disasters,
accelerating extinctions.
Can climate change be stopped?
That's up to you.
Time is running out.
(door opens, gasps)
- Easy, honey. It's just me.
Relax.
Relax? How?
We're totally doomed, this
new climate change documentary--
- Oh yeah, I watched that.
Pretty alarming.
But it's just a movie.
Easy for you to say.
The world is gonna end
during my lifetime.
You'll be long gone.
(clears throat)
Hopefully not like, "Long,"
but you know what I mean.
- I think it's meant to be
educational, not existential.
- Oh, it was educational.
For instance,
I learned that if I don't drown
in a rising ocean
full of microplastics,
I'll be burnt alive
by a climate change induced
fire tornado.
- Okay, but it's meant
to be unsettling.
With all that spooky music and
the overdone visual effects.
Okay, yup, you're right.
I will do my own research,
dig into some trusted sources.
I'm sure the actual data will
make me feel better.
- You know, ever since
you were a kid,
nothing's calmed you
down before bed
like a good scientific
treatise.
Don't stay up too late.
(door shuts)
You and me run
to a different beat ♪
We are brave lead the way
lead the way ♪
Be the you inside ♪
And watch the world
take flight ♪
We are brave lead the way
lead the way ♪
Be the change ♪
Be the change ♪
Gotta be the change ♪
- Okay, um, what about
a silent auction?
What are we auctioning?
- (sighs)
- I don't know.
I'm never gonna come up with
a prom fundraiser.
Why did they choose me to be
head of the prom committee?
- Well, because Myriam's got
the mumps
and nobody else wanted
to do it.
- And since she hadn't done
any work,
- it's all on me.
- Yup.
She's a slacker and an
anti-vaxxer. Killer combo.
Literally.
(heavy breathing)
Our prom committee saviour
is here!
And she's completely
out of breathe.
- Sorry I took
longer than anticipated.
Mom wouldn't drop you off?
- Huh, the best carbon footprint
is no carbon footprint.
- Okay, we need fundraising
games, stat.
Amy, what would you say to
a balloon pop?
- I'd say it sounds like a bunch
of single-use plastics
ending up in a landfill for
the rest of eternity.
What if we do a bottle drive?
People bring their glass bottles
to be recycled.
- Love the idea, but
how does that raise money?
Disco balls aren't cheap.
- How can we be thinking of
disco balls at a time like this?
At a prom committee meeting?
- When the world is about
to implode.
- (scoffs)
- Implode
- Okay, yes,
planets don't implode,
that's what stars do
and they become black holes.
But because of climate change
the world is gonna become
completely uninhabitable
within our lifetimes.
That's cheery.
- We need to do something.
Like, now!
- Could we possibly try and save
the world after we plan prom?
- Okay. Okay. What were you guys
thinking?
- Okay, well, to start,
a barbecue at the Calico.
My dad would serve his famous
burgers at a discount
and people would come
from all over the county.
In their cars?
(sighs)
Sounds great.
What else?
- You know what I mean?
- Does it look weird though?
- I think so. What if you
flipped it around like this?
- What do you think about
the green too?
- Mom.
- Hey.
- Do you know what happened
to my lucky socks?
Oh no.
Um, I washed them.
What? What? Whoa,
am I missing something?
- You don't wash lucky socks,
Mom! Rookie move.
Oh, sorry.
Hey, what, what, ooh.
What is this?
A scrape. It's nothing.
- Is that why you've been
wearing long-sleeved shirts all week?
- Mom, it's a scrape.
It's part of the game.
- I mean, this can get infected.
Ugh.
I knew that rugby was gonna be
too dangerous.
- Did mom ever freak out
like this over any of your football scrapes?
Exactly. So what are you getting
so worried about?
Is it because I'm a girl?
- Oh, Heather--
- No, I'm an athlete, Mom.
And I'm just as tough as he is.
Probably more.
- Okay, you fine, you're
right, maybe I am a little bit
more overprotective of you than
I was with your brother.
I just don't want anything
hurting that cute little face.
Mom, are you gonna cool it?
Yes, I will tone it down
- because I trust you.
- Thank you.
But, if you get hurt again
- no more rugby.
- What? No. That's not fair!
Mom, nobody's parents
would do that.
- Do you know that rugby is one
of the most dangerous
high school sports you can play?
This is a compromise.
- Like I said, you've got
nothing to worry about.
Great. Good, I hope not.
(♪)
- I'm entering,
don't be alarmed.
- Mom, turn it off!
- You're reading in the dark?
- It's day time.
- Suit yourself.
(sighs)
I thought you'd be watching that
Korean soap opera.
- Mm-mmm, streaming one episode
uses the same amount of energy
as leaving the vacuum on for
an hour. Apparently,
I'm the only person on earth who
seems to care about the earth.
Come one. Out with it.
- (sighs)
- Okay.
I tried to tell Holly
and Savannah about the state of the world
but they didn't listen.
They just kept working on prom
like the world isn't ending.
This is sounding familiar.
- What, my friends not
listening to me?
- Your anxiety.
You're taking an issue
and making it seem
life or death.
- Okay no, no, this isn't
my anxiety.
It's not all in my head. This
is real, you saw that movie too.
- And I chose to do something
about it.
No more plastic bags at
the grocery store.
Reusable bags only.
- That's a start.
- Exactly.
Felt good to do something.
What would make you feel better?
Getting my friends on my side.
- So go do it.
- But how?
What changed your mind?
The documentary.
Girls' movie night!
- Ha!
- Thanks Mom.
Ah, um, leave
those crackers here.
- Ooh.
- Thank you.
(laughing)
(indistinct chatter)
- Ugh.
- The ball. The ball!
- Hobbie!
- Ugh.
(indistinct chatter)
(whistle)
(cheering)
Hobbie! The way you got up from
that hit, you're made of steel!
- Thanks. It was nothing.
(sighs)
- Ooh, I understand wanting
to come to finals
but this guy must really love
rugby if he wants to watch this.
- What?
(sighs)
You spying on me?
- Uh, sorry, I can't answer that
until my lawyer's present.
- Fine. Then I'm going to finish
chugging this water
and then I'm gonna be
very mad at you.
(sighs)
- You okay? You took some
big hits out here.
- (sighs)
- I'm amazing, k?
Did you not see that try?
Hobbie, come on, let's go.
(referee whistle)
- (sighs)
- You sure?
Fine!
(movie narrator): Time
is running out.
- (sighs)
- The world is pooched.
- Oh my gosh.
- I'm so glad you feel that way.
Now that you know, we need
to get busy.
We need to reduce carbon
emissions,
all our cars need to be
electric,
we need to switch from planes
to high-speed rail
and we need to start to move off
beef and dairy.
Yeah!
- Wait. Does that include cheese?
- And ice cream?
- Sadly, it does.
(sighs)
But we must.
Ugh, I don't know Amy.
I mean, this feels like a lot
for us to take on.
Where would we even start?
The prom fundraiser, okay?
Obviously we can't do
a barbecue.
Beef has such a large carbon
footprint. Or hoofprint?
Anyway, it's huge.
- We've already sold the tickets
for the fundraiser.
- And ordered the meat.
- We told them to come hungry.
- Do we need to watch the movie
again?
- Look, Amy, we can't change
the fundraiser now, okay?
We'd only be losing money.
And then the only music, lights,
and venue we'd be able to afford
would be Robbie beat boxing
in my backyard holding
a flashlight.
- And I don't think that's gonna
make my mark on the school.
- So prom is more important
than the planet?
- We have to go meet
with some DJs.
Sorry, Ames.
(♪)
(podcast): You can save
the planet, yes, you.
But time is running out.
We need to act fast.
Eco-warriors must unite
and do everything we can
to make a difference.
Do you have what it takes?
(indistinct chatter)
- Hey.
- Hey.
- Thanks for the invite,
I guess.
- Well, you weren't exactly
in a prom planning kind of mood.
- Well, and aren't you
cutting out dairy?
- So just because I'm trying
to do the right thing
you leave me out?
- Sorry, it's just
I don't know, it's all been
kind of much today.
I see.
Well, maybe I should just
leave myself out
of the prom committee
entirely.
- Have a nice barbecue.
- Amy, no, don't, don't bail.
Um we'll we'll have
a veggie burger for you.
- A single veggie burger?
- If we can find one, yeah.
(sighs)
Please.
Fine. I'll come.
But can I bring a plus-one?
(Robbie beatboxing)
- Can you keep it down?
Can you keep it down?!
Beatboxing isn't even
cool anymore.
- Okay, first off,
beatboxing is evergreen.
Second, you seem crankier than
usual. Are you good?
- I just want some quiet time
before the big game.
- Then what's with the ice pack?
(sighs)
- It's hot, okay?
(door opens)
It is literally freezing out.
- Hey kids.
- Hey Mom.
So, bad news,
they didn't have any of
the energy bars that you like
but, I thought that maybe
I could try making some?
And I could bring them
to the game tomorrow.
And I promise that
I won't embarrass you.
K. Robbie, can you help me with
the groceries?
Yeah, I'll be there in a sec.
If you're in pain, you shouldn't
be playing tomorrow.
I'm just tired.
- Have you seen what happens
to athletes when they play on an injury?
They end up ten times worse.
- Once I get some energy bars
in me, I'll be fine.
- Energy bars don't heal
concussions.
I don't have a concussion.
- Well, you're tired.
You're irritable--
- Because people keep thinking
that I'm this fragile
little girl that they have
to protect.
Robbie!
- Please don't say anything.
I'm fine.
- You know, I hope that's true.
For your sake.
(♪)
(whistle blows)
(cheering)
Go sweetie! Go, go, go!
(indistinct chatter)
(slowing heart rate)
(referee whistling)
(ringing)
Hello. Earth to Hobbie.
What's wrong with you?
I'm fine.
- (gasps)
- Robbie.
Oh my Heather.
(sad music)
- Alright, remember to come back
for seconds
after you check out
the balloon pop.
- That batch went super fast.
At this rate,
by the end of the day,
we'll have enough to afford
the prom of our dreams.
(mooing)
Oh. Sorry.
Uh, Amy, what's going on?
- This is Suzy.
(mooing)
Yes, she has a name,
just like you.
And just like you,
she feels pain.
Uh, why are you doing this?
- It's bring your kid
to work day.
And Suzy wants to know what
her parents do.
Or I guess more accurately,
what people do to her parents.
(sighs)
Look, doing what's right isn't
always easy.
Sometimes we have to give up
the things we like
for the greater good.
Between the deforestation
to make room for cows
and the methane they produce,
we are killing the planet.
We're literally dying
because of cow farts, people.
So, if we want to protect our
world for future generations
no more beef.
(indistinct chatter)
Amy.
Amy, everyone's leaving.
- Well, they have the right
to know the impact
their food has so they can make
informed decisions.
- We're gonna have prom
in the parking lot, aren't we?
- Then we'll just have to make
the best of it.
It's worth it to save
the planet.
- Yeah, and what about saving
my family's livelihood?
What do you mean?
- This restaurant
is how my dad makes money.
(sighs)
- Okay, well
what was I supposed to do?
The climate is yo-yoing all over
the place
and you wouldn't listen and soon
Miami will be underwater.
And New York City, probably when
I'm studying there.
And it's happening
right here too.
Why do you think we had
such a huge storm at the dance last year?
We have to do something.
And if we don't do something
right now,
we're all gonna be as cooked
as Suzy's relatives.
Come on, Suzy.
We're not welcome here.
(♪)
(sighs)
- So, should I start working
on dinner?
Heather, that was so scary.
- I know, but the doctor said
I'd be fine.
And if I can rest up enough,
I could probably play
at next weekend's tournament.
What? You're not going back.
You have a concussion.
- The doctor said I only need
to rest for a week.
- Yeah, at least.
(sighs)
I don't think that you're taking
this seriously.
Honey, why
why didn't you tell me that
you were hurt so badly?
- Because you wouldn't have
let me play.
Heather, this is not a joke,
if you play with a concussion
it can cause brain damage.
I mean, people have died.
- I just didn't want to let
my team down.
Mom, you have to let me go back,
please.
I'll go easier this time,
I promise.
You're not listening to me.
Alright, it wasn't fair of me
to put you in a position
where you felt like you
couldn't tell me the truth.
But if I can't trust you
to watch your health, then I
I mean, I can't trust you
to play rugby.
So, that's it?
It's over?
- You are on bed rest for
a week. And then
I mean, after that,
we're gonna have to see.
Can I at least go and watch?
(sighs)
- Brush that aggressively you'll
end up with split ends, honey.
- Like it matters. We don't have
that much time left.
Fundraiser didn't go so well?
Depends who you ask.
I shamed a bunch of people
into reconsidering eating beef,
so I guess that's a positive.
But now all my friends
hate me.
I'm sure they don't hate you.
- Holly said I ruined
her family's livelihood.
- How do you eat an elephant?
- Uh, you don't?
They're majestic creatures
with three times as many neurons as humans.
It's a riddle.
One bite at a time!
- Okay, but we only have
a decade left!
- But wouldn't it be easier
if your friends were with you,
taking bites too?
And then you brought more people
along, and more people,
until together all of you
finally--
Leave the elephant alone?
- I was gonna say
solve the climate crisis.
- Okay but how do I even do that
if they won't listen?
- Invite them along.
Accept that not everyone
is where you are on
the journey.
- Yeah.
- Also, you love your friends.
And I think you still wanna go
to prom with them,
even if it's not 100 %
carbon neutral.
(chuckling)
- That is also true.
- So, go easy on your hair.
You wanna look good in your
prom pictures.
(chuckles)
(sighs)
(indistinct chatter)
- Hobbie! You're late for
warm-ups.
- Um, I just came to say sorry
about the game.
It's okay. Come on, gear up.
- I have a concussion.
- What?! From when, the game?
No. Before, the hard tackle.
- You got a concussion and
still played?!
Heather! That's not okay.
- I know, I cost us the game
but--
Dude that's not the point.
As the captain of this team,
it's my job to take care
of you guys.
If I had known, you wouldn't
have taken a step on that field.
- I just didn't want you
to think that I was weak.
- Look, I know because
we're all girls,
sometimes we feel we've got
something to prove.
But nothing is worth
sacrificing your health for.
- But you're always here, I've
never seen you take a day off.
- That's because I make sure I
play smart so I don't get hurt.
In case you haven't realized,
our bodies are a pretty
important part of the gig.
Our brains too.
Ugh, I'm an idiot.
- Wanting to be there for
your team, no.
For playing through
a concussion well.
Here. These will help
with the light sensitivity
Thanks.
- I got a concussion
my first year playing.
(whistle blows)
- I'm gonna stay and watch
if that's okay.
Let's go girls!
(♪)
- I do think so.
- Yeah.
- I do think we need--
Hey.
Where's your friend?
On a beach in Tulum,
big into that cow influencer
lifestyle.
Look, I'm sorry I ruined
the fundraiser.
I was in a bit of a panic,
and I didn't think of how
I would hurt you in the process.
- I didn't realize how seriously
you were taking that stuff.
And honestly,
I didn't really wanna hear it.
It's scary.
- It's way easier to pretend
it's someone else's problem.
But we know it isn't.
It feels overwhelming to fix
something so huge.
- But we know that we have
to work to make it right
in whatever way that we can.
- So, does that mean
you'd be willing
to try to change stuff with me?
I mean, yes, but
not if it means cancelling prom.
Or anything.
- No. Don't worry.
I'm thinking small steps.
Like, for prom, I was thinking
another fundraiser.
What if we get people to donate
old prom dresses
and we sell them to raise money.
It's a triple whammy.
Students save money on dresses
and we save the carbon footprint
the garment industry would
create to make new dresses.
- What and what's the third
thing?
We get to try them all on
and save the perfect dresses
for ourselves.
- (laughing)
- I love it.
- Alright, then let's get
to planning.
I am going to need
the biggest glass
of ethically harvested fruit
smoothie you've got.
- (phone vibrating)
- Okay.
What is it?
(sighs)
In light of the disruption,
ooh, you caused at
a school-sanctioned event,
you are no longer permitted
to attend prom!
Ugh, they can't do that.
Don't worry.
Sometimes sacrifice is worth it
for change.
- No, no, no, I don't care
what it takes,
you're going to prom and
that's final.
(scoffs)
Together, we can accomplish
anything.
I really hope so.
Okay.
So, we were talking about things
right before you came in.
And we were thinking
Well, there may be lots out
there for us to be afraid of.
If we have our friends by
our side and we work together
to solve our problems,
there really is nothing to fear.
(♪)