Royal Pains s05e12 Episode Script

Previously onRoyal Pains Jeremiah's completely in love with Divya.
- Hank tell you that? - No.
Yeah, since last summer.
Head over heels.
Blythe, where'd you get this bowl? It's been in the family for years.
These marks look authentic to me.
We'll have to get an appraiser out, but, in the meantime, I should stop the truck.
Oh, Paige, how can I ever repay you? Why are you worried about my heart? With your sarcoidosis, we need to be extra careful.
- Oww! - Stop, stop, stop.
Can you give her something for the pain? Okay.
Molly take one of these hydrocodone.
Dad? Dad? She said you gave her a narcotic that was prescribed to you.
The police want you to submit to a tox screen, and I told them that wouldn't be a problem.
Of course not.
I'm gonna treat your dad with a course of high-dose steroids.
Why? Is he getting worse? There's been no change.
I told Dr.
Oren I want to try to get him off the ventilator.
- BP's down to 80 over 50! - What's happening to him? Running a bolus of two liters, normal saline wide open.
What did you do to my dad? Good morning, Hamptons.
Gina Black here, welcoming you to another Best Day Ever.
With a special election for village council, the closing of Georgica Lanes-- we've got a lot of ground to cover.
But first, I'm gonna show you a shortcut not even the locals know about.
Best Day Ever.
You're up early.
And so are you, little puppy.
Did Evan insist you vote the second the polls opened? Actually, I am here to see you.
Great.
You want some breakfast? Maybe some juice? "Remember, vote.
" How could we forget? Huh.
So, what's up? Well, I was dropping off some labs this morning, and I heard about your ordeal last night at the ICU.
Yeah, it was pretty tough.
Huh.
No, we were battling Don's blood pressure for hours.
I didn't expect the steroids to destabilize him so severely.
It was the right call.
And the injection could still help revive him.
Yeah.
How is his daughter? She's relieved he's doing better, but she's understandably upset.
I mean, it's been a rollercoaster.
She hasn't left the ICU.
I only came back to grab a quick shower.
Why didn't you call me? The ICU had the situation pretty well covered.
And one of the nurses has been texting me with updates.
Can't help thinking that this would have been a good time for you to have some support from someone who's on your side.
Divya you are supporting me.
Because of your help diagnosing my pain, I feel great.
Well, I want to make sure that you stay that way.
Don't worry.
But thank you.
Hey, would you mind covering my patients today with Jeremiah? Of course not.
Hey, speaking of Jer-- - I'll be back at the ICU if you need anything.
I'm sorry.
What were you saying? I was wondering if you're aware of Jeremiah's feelings about anything.
Never mind.
Go, go, go.
No, no, no, no, I think I know what you're talking about.
Jeremiah is way more assertive this summer.
It's encouraging, isn't it? Very.
See you later.
It's finally here.
Election day! Yep, wow.
You are really excited.
It's an exciting day.
In 11 hours and 52 minutes, this campaign is officially over.
What if I win? Village council meets once a month.
We'll be fine.
- All right.
- Hello Candidate Evan R.
Lawson.
Hey.
Oh, my God.
I know you-- You're Gina Black from Channel Six.
Oh, my God, it's Gina Black from Channel Six.
We watch you every morning.
Oh, thank you so much.
This is so cool.
Are you here for this? - Of course.
- I'm surprised you're covering such a small, local race.
And not report about the new computer polling stations in the library? Don't be crazy.
How about an interview? With me? Do it.
- Yeah.
- We'll do it over here.
Great.
Okay.
I gotta say, I really admire how crazy you are about your job.
Uh, I remember when you got hypothermia after that polar bear swim.
That was, like, crazy.
Oh, I chattered my teeth so hard, I chipped a tooth.
Or when you broke Billy Joel's ankle sliding into him at that charity softball game.
He is still sore.
Okay, well, enough about me.
Let's talk about you.
Ready? Sure, yeah.
Wait, wait-- Hi, I'm standing here with Evan R.
Lawson, who is running for village council.
That's right, and his lovely wife, Paige.
Come here.
It's wonderful to be with you here - on this historic day.
- Well, thank you.
Mr.
Lawson, what is your reaction to the latest poll? Well, Gina, it's hard to put much stock in a telephone survey.
'Cause I don't even know who uses land lines anymore.
No, I was referring to this morning's Twitter poll showing you with a narrow lead over Edwina Bowman.
Uh Oh, that.
Yes, that one.
That-- I feel differently about that poll.
By all indications, this will be the closest council race in a generation.
The battle of old versus new.
Telephone versus Twitter.
Social set versus social network.
Okay, let's cut.
- Are you okay? - Ohh.
My jaw is sore and a little stiff.
It's probably just all the talking this morning.
Well, feel free to call this number if it feels any worse, okay? "Hankmed.
" I will, thanks.
All right, cool nice to meet you.
You too.
Excuse me, sir.
Can I talk to you? Good morning.
Good morning to you, Mr.
Lawson.
Paige.
So you're bussing people in.
Uh, I guess you saw the latest Twitter poll.
Twitter doesn't scare me.
These people work for me and my neighbors.
It is the law to allow employees time off to vote.
I like to go the extra mile.
Oh! Well, why stop there? Why not just bus in the entire Southampton social register? Mr.
Lawson, you've given me an excellent idea.
Hey, Molly.
Uh I just spoke with Dr.
Oren.
We'll get your dad's tests back soon, and we'll know how the new antibiotics are working.
- Otherwise, I can try to-- - Haven't you done enough? - Molly-- - I trusted you! I'm sorry, look, I really believed those--- That shot that you gave my dad almost killed him! And he's still in a coma! Look, I know it's upsetting to see your dad like that-- - Get off me! - Agh! Just stay away from me.
Okay? And stay away from my dad.
Even though I'll be moving out soon, I'm glad that we've become better friends, because your friendship is very important to me.
Mm, yes.
And you always said your stay would be temporary because of the mold.
Is that our patient? Unless you know someone else who drives a water car and is meeting us at Tower 7.
Are you excited to meet her? She's fearless.
I loved it when she did the polar bear swim.
Hankmed? Hi.
I'm Divya Kadare, and this is Dr.
Jeremiah Sacani.
How nice to meet you.
You too.
My jaw is locked.
Um, you have trismas, commonly known as lockjaw.
- Please fix it.
- Of course, of course.
I have to tell you, I'm a fan.
Every time I think of that celebrity softball game, I cry.
Because Billy Joel got his ankle bent the wrong way? Uh, no.
Because of all the money you raised for the homeless families.
Oh.
Thank you.
Your temperature is normal, which means the cause is unlikely to be infection.
Have you been sick lately? Not really.
I had a sore throat about a week ago.
Well, we should rule out tetanus, TMJ, and any recent oral surgeries.
I agree, but I think I may know the cause.
You did a story on cosmetic fillers last Tuesday, and you had a nerve block.
But then I stopped and didn't get the Juvederm.
Oh, yes, which surprised me because you're usually so daring.
I'm in television.
Not getting a cosmetic filler is daring.
But if there had been an inaccurate positioning of the needle during the nerve block, then the result could be lockjaw.
We could get-- You should see a maxillofacial surgeon immediately.
That sounds serious.
I'm not sure we're quite there yet.
Would you excuse us a moment? Sure.
Your recommendation feels a bit extreme, don't you think? I don't want to miss anything.
We all missed what was going on with Hank.
You don't need to second-guess yourself and bring in a surgeon.
How about we start a little smaller? Muscle relaxants and a heating pad? Mm-hmm, and if that doesn't work, we can move on to something else.
We can take turns following up on her, if you'd like.
I was being irrational.
Thank you for-- for understanding.
That's what friends are for.
Okay, Gina, let's go get that jaw unlocked.
Check, check.
Ladies and gentlemen, hi, there.
Just let me get your attention for one second.
Hi.
My name's Evan R.
Lawson.
And I am your candidate for village council.
That's right, election is today, so get out there and vote-- Yes, vote! Don't play possum.
Vote for Lawson.
You, ma'am-- hi.
Hi, with the dog in the stroller.
Oh, my God, look at that face.
It's so cute.
Your dog is also adorable.
Will you vote for me? Promise me you'll vote for me.
Promise me! It's a yes! That's great! That's what I'm talking about.
Lawson! Lawson! All right, um, hi.
Please vote for me.
The election's today, okay? Make a difference.
Be an American.
Know what I'm talking about? Just go and vote, and, uh-- Hey.
You, uh, you wanted to see me? Yeah, I just wanted to talk to you.
I swear, if you and Dr.
Oren have come to blows-- - Uh, no, it was-- - Okay, then don't tell me.
I don't want to know.
- But it had nothing to-- - No, I'm serious.
You've generated enough paperwork for me this week.
- Sit down.
- Yes, ma'am.
All right.
Oh, so sweet of you to go through my stuff, by the way.
You know before I met you, I heard all these amazing things about you.
And I just kept thinking you had to be too good to be true.
Now we have a patient in a coma and your positive tox screen results, and I can't help but think maybe I was right.
Look, I know that the facts-- Oh, morning, Shelby.
Sorry I'm late.
My flight was delayed.
You must be Dr.
Lawson.
Yes, and you are? Bobby Moxley.
Nice to meet you.
Bobby's symphony's Associate General Counsel.
Ah.
So is he here for me or for you? For us.
Hankmed is part of symphony, so we're all in this together.
Aren't we? I'm live with Councilwoman Blythe Ballard, speaking today on behalf of Candidate Edwina Bowman.
Mr.
Lawson, would you care to join us? Sure, yeah.
Okay.
Uh, one question, though.
Why is Blythe speaking on behalf of Edwina? What, are you hiding her somewhere? Actually, Edwina is at her husband's side.
He's having emergency surgery related to the wound he received on his third tour of duty in Vietnam.
Oh, go ahead.
Make your little jokes.
You know, he was spat on when he returned home, and now, in a way, he has been again.
Mr.
Lawson? I love our troops, and I have no idea what this has to do with the election.
Yes, let's talk about the election.
Mr.
Lawson, you and I both know you entered this race entirely out of self-interest.
All you really want is a dismissal of the cease-and-desist order against your business.
- Right, now, it-- it-- - Of course, we'd all love it if government could take care of our individual problems, but government isn't about what's best for the individual.
It's about what's best for the community.
Okay, I know that, Blythe, and thank you for-- - How long have you lived in this one? Uh, a couple of years, but my wife and I have become-- Oh, that's right.
You did marry into the family of Senator Collins.
Okay, can I finish one sentence, please? Yes, yes, I may have entered this race for personal reasons, but I stayed in it because I care about this community.
All you care about, Blythe, is power and obedience.
People are scared of you.
Do you know that? Of course you know it.
You love it.
You-- you've terrorized village hall.
You're like a-- you're like a dog-free Cruella De Vil.
- Evan.
- You know what? It makes perfect sense that your husband left you because-- that-- 'cause-- Back to you in the studio, Jim.
So you got a prescription for hydrocodone from Dr.
Sacani.
Yes.
Then you used that up, and you went to the Bellport Pain Clinic.
Look, I wasn't "doctor shopping", if that's what you're implying.
No, I don't mean to be implying anything.
I was treating legitimate pain - with a legitimate prescription.
- I understand.
I'm just trying to get the facts straight.
- Okay.
- Did either doctor ever warn you about the side effects of hydrocodone? No, they didn't need to.
See, being a physician myself, I was already aware of them.
Look, since we're all in this together, let's not waste our time.
Okay, you want to know if I was ever impaired while treating patients.
Were you? Never.
I did not put patients at risk, and I'm not a drug addict.
I had undiagnosed radicular pain for which I took a prescribed medication that I no longer need.
Uh, if you'll excuse me, I'm needed in the ICU.
We'll have to continue this conversation later, okay? What's happening? What is he doing? He's trying to pull his tube out.
We need to sedate him.
Uh, wait, wait, wait.
Don? - 100 milligrams diprivan.
- Don.
Don! It's okay.
It's okay.
You just need to calm down.
You had a heart problem.
Remember? We got stuck in the sand.
But Molly's safe.
See? See, she's right here.
She's okay.
That's it.
And you're gonna be okay too.
You are.
So just-- just let Dr.
Oren do his work.
It's okay.
Good.
All right, suctioning the tube.
Good.
Okay, good.
That's it.
Okay, deflating the balloon.
And removing the tube.
There we go.
Take a deep breath.
And again.
Any stridor? No.
Okay, Don, you're gonna be a little hoarse.
Better hoarse than dead.
Molly, you okay? Don't worry about me, dad.
- But your leg-- - It's fine.
It's fine.
I don't remember anything once we went off the road.
That's not uncommon.
Let's let him rest.
Thank you.
Ms.
Ballard? Uh, I would like to apologize to you.
But first, I should apologize.
Blythe, I am so sorry.
I never would have said anything to my husband if I thought he'd repeat it.
I assure you I was not trying to gossip about you, and when I did, I-- I feel awful about what's happened.
Thank you, dear.
And after everything you've done for me, I could never be truly angry.
You were saying, Mr.
Lawson? The perfect words to express how-- how truly sorry I am probably don't exist, so I'll just tell you what I know, which is that I felt cornered, and I lashed out, which is not an-- There's no excuses-- - Evan.
I'm really sorry.
Once again, Mr.
Lawson, you show what a neophyte you are.
God help us all if you are elected.
You don't apologize for hitting below the belt.
That's how politics works, my dear boy.
You punch me, I punch you-- but harder.
So what are you gonna do? I've already done it.
Unless village council intervenes historic Georgica Lanes is scheduled to close at the end of the month, so if you're looking to bowl a few frames, you better strike while the iron is hot.
Ugh.
Let's do it again.
Divya, hi.
Hi.
I just wanted to check up on you in person.
Oh, I'm fine.
I'm glad to see that your lockjaw is resolved.
Yeah.
But on the phone and just now, actually, it sounded like you were having trouble catching your breath.
How long have you been bowling? This is my first time.
Oh.
But I meant today.
Oh, not that long.
Okay, this is my 37th take.
I guess I thought getting a strike would be a lot easier.
Would you let me check your lungs? Sure.
Sit down.
And please turn around.
A deep breath in.
Out.
And again.
In.
Out.
No rales or consolidation.
Your lungs are clear.
Oh.
I have to ask you.
How is it that you have never bowled before? Oh, it's crazy, I know.
I grew up sheltered.
Home-schooled.
And in the middle of nowhere.
My hippy parents didn't even have a TV.
They said it would get in the way of more serious endeavors.
Aha.
But I think that everything is worth exploring.
And I want to experience everything my new hometown has to offer.
This job lets me do that.
Which brings me back to bowling.
I would like to do an EKG first.
Whoa, you think I'm gonna have a heart attack? In a young, healthy woman, very unlikely.
But because of the shortness of breath and your recent jaw pain, I just want to make sure.
Okay.
Dr.
Lawson! Wait up.
Is everything okay? Um, yeah, my dad's fine.
I just wanted to say thank you.
And I'm sorry.
Apology accepted.
And you don't have to thank me.
I was just doing my job.
You saved my life.
You saved my dad's life.
And I hit you.
Yeah, well, you were upset.
I was-- I don't-- I don't know.
Everything-- everything was just so overwhelming.
Yeah, well, look.
It was an overwhelming situation.
One that I created.
I feel like this is all my fault.
No.
It's not.
Your dad has a medical condition.
That's no one's fault.
Sarcoidosis.
I know.
He told me.
Because you told him to.
So thanks for that too, Dr.
Lawson.
Hank.
Hank.
You are exhausted.
Why don't you get some rest? I will.
See you later, Hank.
See you later, Molly.
Dr.
Sacani.
Do you mind if I join you? Not at all.
Great.
Oh.
My amino modulators.
They help space out my episodes.
I always feel better when I take them with a little bit of food.
- Oh, I see.
- Yeah.
So I don't know if you've spoken with Hank, but his tox screen has created a bit of a situation.
What kind of a situation? Honestly, a potentially legal situation.
But his patient has recovered.
He's out of his coma.
Mm-hmm, I know, and that's good news for everybody.
But unfortunately, we can't ignore the events leading up to Don's accident, which is why I spoke with Hank this morning.
And he understands that we'll be speaking with everybody involved.
Um, what would you like to know? Well, I'm just curious.
When Hank first came to you, was it for help or for medication? He asked for medication.
Right, he mentioned that you wrote him a prescription for hydrocodone.
I did.
Did that put you in an awkward situation? Uh, what do you mean? Well, I just know that if my boss came asking me for something, I might feel a sense of obligation.
Uh, well, my obligation was to provide him with what I felt was medically appropriate.
Mm-hmm, that makes sense.
And then when you stopped providing it, he went to a pain clinic.
He did.
Why do you think he came to you first? Why are you asking me these questions? Jeremiah, there may be lawyers asking you these questions, and it's just very important that you tell the truth.
Why wouldn't I tell the truth? Maybe to protect Hank? He does seem to have quite a bit of influence over you.
A-are you suggesting that Hank came to me not because of my medical expertise, but because I wouldn't say no? Do you think that? Hank? Uh, hello? Anyone here? Hello? Please come in.
I'm sorry to bother you.
I'm just-- I'm looking for Hank.
Is he around? Actually, he's not here at the moment.
Is there anything I can do for you? We haven't met.
I'm Divya, Hank's Physician Assistant.
Hi.
I'm Molly.
And I'm not here for anything medical.
I just wanted to apologize to him.
Apologize? I hit him.
He saved my life.
He saved my dad's life.
And I hit him.
And plus, I blamed him, when the truth is, none of this would've happened if it weren't for me.
Molly I'm sorry you're so upset.
You feel okay? You look exhausted.
Yeah, yeah.
I just haven't slept in days.
All right, guys, polls close in three hours.
That means we still have time to convince the people of Southampton to vote.
For me, of course.
For me.
We should be getting another election update soon.
Wanna watch? Let's watch.
Who is running today for a seat on the village council.
Divya, hello.
Um, I came to the fire station.
I thought you might still be checking up on Gina.
Um, ahem, I was hoping I could speak with you about-- Actually, never mind.
No need to call me back.
I'll catch up with you later.
Gina-- oh, Gina Black, Channel Six news.
How come you're wearing a choir robe to vote today? We all came from the middle of choir practice.
And you're racing out to vote because? Because Evan R.
Lawson launched a character attack on Blythe Ballard, and he's a fraud.
What makes you think he's a fraud? He's been gallivanting around town portraying himself as a family man, when his marriage isn't even real.
How's that? I heard he used an online minister.
And those online guys aren't even legal in Suffolk County.
That's true.
We did a story about that.
If he can't get his own wedding right, he shouldn't even be allowed to run for town council.
Is that really true about online ministers? I don't know.
I'm looking it up.
That can't be.
It can't be.
It is.
So we're not married.
Uh, no, of course we're married.
We're just-- it's-- not technically.
So technically, we're not married.
Look, it's a clerical error, all right? We'll just fix it later.
Okay? But this one's getting We're really not married? because of all the mudslinging.
And that's why I voted for Evan R.
Lawson.
What? I voted for Edwina Bowman.
Well, that's crazy talk.
Why is that crazy? Oh, my God.
What is wrong with you? Gina Black, reporting live from Main Street.
Gina, you have hemifacial discoloration.
Um, half your face is blue.
Are you in pain? A lot.
Oh, my neck is killing me.
Oh, I was trying to finish my story.
This palpable cord in your neck is your internal jugular vein.
It's become blocked.
What's wrong with me? Together with your sore throat and the trismus, it suggests Lemierre's Syndrome.
It's a bacterial infection.
It's treatable with antibiotics, but we have to get you to a hospital.
Oh, hey.
How's Don? Much better.
That's good to hear.
So Molly stopped by.
Really? Yeah.
I have to tell you, I am surprised that you had such trouble with her.
How so? Molly is a sweetheart, and a very grateful one at that.
Well, maybe today, but she's usually the epitome of an angry teenager.
She came to apologize.
She said she knows that she was blaming you because she didn't want to admit she blamed herself, and that you saved her life and her father's life.
She said that same thing to me a couple hours ago.
I mean, that exact same thing.
That's odd.
She's been acting strange all day.
I want to talk to her.
Well, you don't have to go very far.
She's still here.
She wanted to wait for you.
Oh.
She was so exhausted.
Right.
Molly? Hey, Hank.
Hi.
Would you sit up? Yeah.
I just want to take a quick look at you.
Would you follow my finger with your eyes? All right.
Left, right.
Up, down.
Okay, good.
Um, would you just look straight ahead for me? Okay, now I want you to count backwards from 100 by sevens.
Seriously? Seriously.
Uh, 100 You're having trouble concentrating.
Have you had any drugs or alcohol? No, no, of course not.
Can you just let me sleep? Mmph.
We need to get a CT.
The short-term memory loss, the poor concentration, the slurring.
Must be neurological.
It would explain a lot of things, including her anger.
I mean, this could've been building up for a year now.
Molly, I need you to get up.
I'm sorry.
Let's get up.
We need to get you inside, okay? - Okay.
- Just stand up.
That's it.
- Oh.
- Whoa! Okay, I want to do a CT right now.
Okay, scan's complete.
You can come back now.
Yep.
She has significant obstructive hydrocephalus caused by this, a colloid cyst in the third ventricle.
Episodic hydrocephalus explains the memory deficits and behavioral disturbances.
Yep, and her passing out.
Molly? Molly.
Her pupils are dilated and minimally reactive.
Her brain is starting to herniate.
We need to get her to the ER to relieve the pressure.
She'll never make it.
Get the craniotomy drill.
Mannitol started.
Okay.
Good.
Okay, shaving.
Betadine.
And lidocaine.
And scalpel.
Okay.
Making an incision anterior to the coronal suture.
Okay.
Good.
Retractor.
Ready? Drill.
Catheter.
Removing fluid.
Okay.
Good.
Second syringe.
Okay.
That should relieve the pressure.
Good.
Molly, hi.
It's Hank.
Listen, you passed out because of swelling in your brain.
But the pressure's been relieved.
An ambulance is here, and you're gonna be all right.
Hey.
I heard about Gina.
She okay? Oh, yes, uh I could barely get the antibiotics into her, and she wanted to do a live report from her hospital bed.
Well, that's good news, right? So what did you want to talk about? Mm.
This isn't easy.
If you want to talk about something I would welcome us putting it all out in the open.
Do you think Hank used me? - What? - Why do you think Hank came specifically to me for his pain medication? Jeremiah, uh, you are a doctor.
But he knows other doctors.
And he didn't tell you.
And he didn't even tell his brother.
He-- he told me.
The person he knows the least.
Why do you think that is? I don't know.
Unless he thought he could use Unless he thought he could count on me to give him what he wanted without asking questions.
Because I am me.
Jeremiah, you cannot blame yourself.
This is Gina Black reporting live from my hospital bed at Hamptons Heritage.
Don't worry.
I'm okay.
Thanks to Hankmed.
But I did want to finish the exciting story I started this morning.
I have the final election results.
It turned out to be a real squeaker.
The new village councilperson is Edwina Bowman.
Who won by a razor-thin - Sorry, Evan.
- You have to wonder if the final negative campaigning made the difference.
Guess my zoning approval won't happen in this lifetime.
- I'm sorry, Stu.
- We did our best.
Just give us a minute.
Wow.
I didn't know how much I wanted this.
Well, the people have spoken.
That's it.
I gave it my best shot.
You certain did.
And maybe this is actually a blessing in disguise.
How's that? I miss the old Evan.
And now I get to have my husband back, once we get married again.
Oh.
Hey.
I got this.
- Sure.
- Thank you.
So, I just spoke to the neurosurgeon who removed Molly's cyst, and he said it couldn't have gone any better.
The cyst was obstructing the flow of cerebrospinal fluid, which put pressure on her brain.
That's what was causing her mood swings.
Don you, uh, you okay? Y-yeah.
I'm just-- To think this is all because of a medical condition that's This has been going on for a long time? Well, certainly since I've met her.
I mean, it's possible her car accident was the result of a seizure caused by the cyst.
Guess it's good that I got the sarcoidosis, huh? I mean, if you hadn't come along, I'm not sure anybody would have recognized what was really going on with Molly.
Hmm.
I just I'm just glad ot know it wasn't because of me.
That I'm not a bad father.
Please, Don.
You're anything but.
Maybe Molly and I can get back to where we were.
Ah, don't get too crazy.
She's still a teenager.
Yeah.
I hear you.
And as for you, my friend, you're gonna have to slow down a bit.
Your body's been through the ringer.
I'm way ahead of you.
The only thing I want to be now is a dad.
I'll let you be the superhero.
Oh, yeah? You hanging up your cape? For the time being.
I'm thinking of working a desk job at the station.
It'll give me more time with Molly.
She's not gonna be around forever.
And college is just around the corner.
Ah, good for you.
Hi, daddy.
Hi, babe.
You sure we won't have to wait? Yeah, pretty sure.
I printed this form off their website.
We give 'em this, they give us another form so we can then reapply for a marriage license.
Sounds like a lot of paperwork.
Well, had I been elected, my first order of business would have been to get rid of this form.
Please hurry, Mr.
Lawson.
We've been waiting.
- Oh, well, we have a 10:30 appointment.
It's 10:31.
Apparently they're very punctual here.
- Just please come inside.
- Okay, okay.
Thanks.
This is, uh Hold this.
Okay.
Put your left hand on the Bible.
- Who, me? - Yes.
And raise your right hand.
Do you, Evan R.
Lawson, solemnly swear to uphold all the rules and regulations of the Southampton village council, so help you God? I'm sorry, what does this have to do with getting married? Nothing.
We're swearing you in.
You're swearing me in? But I lost.
By 27 votes.
Actually, you won.
We overlooked the new library computer polling station.
When we counted those votes this morning, you were the winner.
We tried reaching you, but your voicemail was full.
I guess the voters are looking for change.
Oh, my God.
I won? Oh, my God.
Oh, my God.
Paige, I won! Oh, my God.
I can't believe I won.
Oh, my God.
I'm sor-- Oh.
Um, do you, Evan R.
Lawson, solemnly swear to uphold all the rules and regulations of the Southampton village council, so help you God? - I do.
- Congratulations.
Congratulations, Mr.
Lawson.
And thank you.
Thank me? For what? For picking up the slack.
How did you put it on the campaign trail? Oh, yes, you'll "Be on the job 24/7.
" That's right.
These are the latest budget reports, council bylaws, and village municipal codes.
You may want to brush up on them before your meeting with the Sanitation Department.
Sure.
Oh, I have a meeting with the Sanitation Department? - In five minutes.
- Oh.
I'll expect a summary of their findings and your recommendations by the end of the week.
- Right.
- So that's that.
Wait, I thought village council only meets once a month.
And you think a congressman only works when congress is in session? No.
You really do have a lot to learn, Mr.
Lawson.
And I guess it will be up to me to teach you.
This way, Councilman Lawson.
Wait a second.
We, uh, we want to reapply for a marriage license and get married.
Who handles that? Ingrid.
Where's Ingrid? Uh, maternity leave.
Don't worry, Councilman.
We'll fix it later.
We'll fix it later.
Congratulations, Ev.
That's Councilman Lawson to you.
Let me get that.
Won't need these for a while, I hope.
So, wait, you're no longer Evan R.
Lawson, CFO of Hankmed? - Of course I am.
- Can you be both? I am both.
I'm Councilman Evan R.
Lawson, CFO of Hankmed.
Ah, good luck with that business card.
Ugh, really? - In the chips? - It worked.
- You voted.
- I didn't say for who.
Nah.
No, but seriously, I'm so proud of you, little brother.
I mean, you beat Edwina and Blythe frickin' Ballard.
Finally.
Well, that remains to be seen, but thanks.
What's this? I don't know.
"Evan.
" - It was just there? - Yeah.
What? Jeremiah resigned from Hankmed.
Effectively immediately.