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♪ I love the girls and the money and the shame of life ♪
(Irv Harper) The speed and direction of our path through life..
...are pretty good measures of our age.
We race headlong through childhood
never looking back..
...wanting it to end as quickly as possible.
As we get older..
...we occasionally slow down long enough
to look around and savor certain moments.
It's a sure sign of growing up.
How's it hanging, Mr. G?
What's up, boys?
Ephram, what's with the happy?
Oh, sometimes it just feels good to smile, Little Amy.
You should give it a shot sometime.
So?
Come on, man, what happened?
Did you finally tap that or what?
Oh, yeah! Give me some skin.
I know paw slapping is an important ritual
with your people..
...but it's not gonna happen, alright?
You gotta give me something. I mean, how did it go down?
Was it everything I promised?
Everything and more. So much more.
In fact, thank you for underplaying it.
So the boy becomes a man.
I didn't think things could get any better..
...or I could like her, but I do.
This is what you were warning me about.
You knew I was gonna feel this way.
I don't think I used the word "feel."
I might've used the word "feel up," that's totally different.
When The Lord of the Rings came out..
...you thought, "No way the second one can be good."
But it was, and then you thought, "That's it."
You can only make something so perfect.
Then The Return of the King came out and it just blew your mind.
It's like that.
You gotta remember to pace yourself, okay?
This is a marathon, not a sprint.
Totally under control. No worries. No worries at all.
It's only in our twilight years
when our pace has slowed..
...and the long race is nearing the end..
...that we spend most of our time looking backwards.
And we wonder why we were ever in such a hurry.
[theme music]
[piano music]
What the hell got into you? You're playing jazz.
Isn't that what you've been teaching me?
Trying to teach you. What you've been playing is another matter.
- 'Until today.' - What can I say?
Things have been pretty good lately.
Okay, hotshot. Wanna put your money where your mouth is?
As long as there's no actual money involved.
Why, what's up?
There's a jazz festival this weekend in Boulder.
They're holding an open competition. I put your name in.
That's cool of you.
Unfortunately I already have plans.
You can leave her for one weekend.
Who says it's about a girl?
You're subtle as a baboon's ***.
The only other thing..
...that affects a man's playing like that is heartbreak.
From that idiot grin you're wearing
I'm guessing that ain't it.
Well, last weekend was pretty special.
I should've known. I don't know why I waste my time.
I thought music was important to you.
You know it is.
Why else would I come here, your sunny disposition?
I don't have time for dilettantes.
I got better things to do.
Okay, fine. I'll spend my weekend playing piano
for jazz geeks instead of making out with my hot girlfriend.
- Fine. - Then get back at it.
I don't want you to embarrass me.
Play the bridge. Go easy on the pedals.
This is a piano, not a paddleboat.
- You wanna grab that? - What?
- You wanna get that first? - That'll keep. Play.
[piano music]
Okay. Here's one.
"Disparate is to variety as A, unique is to randomness.
B, audacity is to intelligence--"
I don't think it's working.
Me neither.
I have no clue what "disparate" even means.
No, I mean Tommy and I.
Oh, are we back to that?
I thought you decided. He's out.
If I had one more thing on the con column
I'd be fine with it.
Did you put "big fat liar" in the con column?
- 'Should count for seven.' - It's not that simple.
It is, though. I mean, I was willing
to give the guy the benefit of the doubt.
But he let us down, Amy.
The dealing was just one thing he lied about.
You only know he lied because you caught him.
No, you caught him.
The point is, he only came clean after the fact.
He might've been lying about tons of stuff you
don't even know about.
He's not a liar.
Look where he comes from. He's just a little damaged.
He's not a social studies project though.
You don't have to justify his behavior.
You feel sorry for him. I mean, I do too.
But that doesn't mean you have to be his girlfriend.
- Yeah. - Look, it's simple.
Does he make you happy or doesn't he?
If you're spending more time questioning
this relationship than actually enjoying it.
I know.
So just do it. And be quick when you do
'cause he's gonna beg and you're not
strong enough to resist for long.
I'm strong.
You put "damaged" in the pro column.
Are you sure this is your brother?
Yep. Harry would come running into the living room..
...with a spatula for a microphone
and do this whole Tom Jones thing.
He'd swivel his bony hips
and do "Delilah" whenever we had company.
Please tell me there's a Super-8 movie of this.
You interested in going to Boulder?
- Boulder? - Yeah. It's a city.
I'm playing in a jazz festival.
You're kidding? That's terrific.
Congratulations.
I'm not actually in the festival.
It's a competition Will signed me up for.
So don't congratulate me till I win, which I will.
I wanna go. I've been dying to see
what you guys have been working on.
Will was hoping you might drive.
Sounds like an opportunity to get to know
the great and mysterious Will Cleveland.
We're going to Boulder, not Oz.
'You can't be all buddy-buddy with him.'
I know you saved his life, but don't do your "I'm Andy Brown"
clever-and-entertaining thing.
It's not a thing. It's just who I am.
Know what? Delia's got this big project to do.
She's gonna have to stay here.
Oh, don't worry, I'll call Nina.
Or I could do it.
She likes me now. We bonded over frosting. It was good.
I'm staying outta this one.
You know what you're getting yourself into?
I managed Africa for three years.
I'm sure that I can do a weekend with a fourth-grader.
What's the project?
She has to make a diorama for a book.
Something about nimrods, or nimrats and a Frisbee.
Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH.
I love that book. We'll have a great time.
If you're sure. Let me talk to Delia about it.
Talk to me about what?
Well, honey, Ephram's gonna play in this big jazz concert
this weekend and I have to go.
So how'd you feel about Linda staying over
and helping you with your project?
I don't know. How important is this festival?
Well, it's pretty important.
- Can Brittany come over? - Absolutely.
The more the merrier.
Linda's better at dioramas than I am, anyway.
I don't wanna brag, but I am pretty good at the papier-mâché.
(Delia) 'I guess it's okay.'
Remind me again what a diorama is.
- Hey. - Hey.
So you wanted to talk..
...which is usually code for something low on the fun scale.
So, what's going on?
- What, is it that bad? - No.
No. I don't know.
I don't know how to do this exactly.
Well, what exactly are we doing?
[cell phone ringing]
Are you happy? Because I don't know if I am.
It seems like something got off-track
with us a little while ago and--
[cell phone ringing]
Sorry. Go on.
It's not that I don't like you. I do. A lot. It's just..
We've been getting into these fights lately
and they never really get resolved.
See, that's just it. I don't understand them..
...or you, and all these things keep happening
which make me wonder.
Like that, I don't know what that is.
It's work. They want me to take another shift, that's all.
See, now I'm neurotic. This is bad.
Alright, well..
...the last thing I want is for you to be sad.
You know?
I mean, you've had enough sadness in your life.
So..
...if you think this is not working maybe we should stop.
Yeah.
Yeah, I think we should.
Okay.
No hard feelings though, right?
Alright, well, I gotta go, but..
...we'll talk.
(Ephram Brown) 'When did the government institute'
'it's wax conservation policy?'
They look better. Don't change the subject.
I wanna hear more about this competition.
No big deal. Just a contest.
It's a huge deal. I wish I could come but our band
has our first paying gig.
- Yeah? Since when? - I just found out.
- I was gonna tell you. - That's awesome.
I can't miss that.
I'm gonna be your roadie-slash-groupie.
And at the end..
...I'll hold a lighter for an encore.
Don't be crazy.
You're gonna kick ***. The band's gonna kick ***.
Then we'll tell each other about it later.
Oh, sort of an ***-kicking debriefing.
- I'm sorry. - Carrie is gonna kill you.
Not if I tell her that you did it.
That's bold. Very bold.
I love you.
I'm gonna go get the iron. I know this trick.
Maybe we should sing some good road-trip songs.
- Will, any favorites? - No.
- I got one. - Hit it.
[beat boxing]
♪ Cruising down to Boulder in a SUV ♪
♪ We got Will, Doc Brown, Ephram and me ♪
♪ The meanest MC in the hood from Ever ♪
Who are you again?
- I'm from, I'm Bright. - Doubt that.
If I'd known we were bringing pets I would've brought Oscar.
[ambient music]
I'm just gonna fill her up. Anybody want anything?
Fresh air.
How bad is it?
I'm not gonna lie to you, man.
It's not good. You were in trouble when you started
with that Lord of the Rings thing
but I didn't think you'd actually say--
Yeah, I didn't mean to. Everything was cool.
One minute we were kissing and then it just slips out.
So, what did she do?
Well, she kissed me back and got an iron.
Cardinal rule number one..
...Never be the first person to say "I love you," okay?
Never pull that trigger unless fired upon first, my friend.
Even then, it's iffy.
This is gonna screw everything up.
I told her, I wouldn't push. Why do I speak?
You went too far. But it's okay. Okay?
We just need to counterbalance it.
Oh, this sounds bad already.
We'll pick up some Boulder babes
'bring them up to the room.'
You call Madison just to say, you know, hey
and she'll hear the groupies in the background.
She'll be begging for your love.
That's your plan? We get Madison to forget
by making her think that I'm cheating?
We've stumbled on the reason you've never had a girlfriend
for more than 48 hours.
So, Will, how's the arm? Physical therapy going okay?
It's my arm.
Used it all my life. Don't need any lessons.
You should keep it up. If you're not happy
with your current therapist there's others I'd recommend.
Yeah.
We were all worried about you out at the mine that day.
We didn't know you were a pianist
and yet we knew we had to save that arm.
I already thanked you for what you did.
Don't be fishing for more.
No, of course not. I was just..
Well, anyway.
- Gotta love a road trip, huh? - Says who?
Back in the day I took a road trip with my buddies once.
- It's a funny story, actually-- - You tell one more story..
...and I'm walking the rest of the way.
- Hey, watch your back. - Huh?
Oh, hell.
We should be ready to go in a minute.
Way you drive, I need some Pepto.
Hey, while you're in there, pick me up an iced tea.
If we could keep the sand in the jar, that would be good.
And we wanna keep this glue covered because it will dry up.
Oh, no. Oh, gosh.
Now we have to start all over.
You know what, I think I can fix that. Let me see.
- You just made it worse. - You're right. I'm sorry.
Maybe we should do the painting last.
No. First we paint the sides, then the sand
and then the characters.
Says who? You're using the wrong color.
- The sky should be this color. - If it was raining.
I have an idea. Let's take an ice-cream sundae break.
- Okay. - Yeah.
You guys get the bowls and the spoons
and I will get the ice cream.
That'll be good. Yes. Breaks are good.
I don't want any bananas.
It's not a sundae without bananas.
Who are you, queen of sundaes?
This is America, we don't have queens.
Why do I feel like I got dumped when I broke up with him?
It's called seller's remorse.
After a breakup we focus on all the good stuff
and forget about the crap that made us wanna break up.
Maybe if we tried harder, it would've gotten better.
You did the right thing. Trust me.
He didn't even put up a fight. He was completely fine with it.
Maybe this is some sort of blessing in disguise.
Your parents' biggest problem is the whole Tommy thing, right?
Now that he's outta the picture
you guys can talk again.
No, they'll think that I broke up with him..
...so that I could go home.
So let them think that.
Who cares? Wouldn't you rather be at home?
Yeah. I know you would, Amy, 'cause..
...if there was any way I could bring my parents back alive
I'd do it in a heart beat.
I wouldn't care if they grounded me or yelled at me
for all the stupid things I've done lately.
I would just be happy to have them back in my life.
Yeah, you're right.
I know it doesn't feel like it now..
...but giving up Tommy might be a good tradeoff.
I don't know what I would do without you.
That's me. I'm all about the silver lining.
So these jazz groupies, do they like cologne
or are they more into the au-naturel vibe?
- I gotta talk to her. - No, man.
Calling her is a huge mistake, okay?
They charge 10 bucks a minute.
You don't understand.
If I wait till I get back, it's gonna be late.
The longer she think about this, the worse it's gonna get.
She's pacing around her apartment
wondering how things got outta control.
Can't imagine what that looks like.
Or she's on the phone crying
because they're telling her to break up with me
which she doesn't, but I've gone too far.
I've made her pace and cry. This is bad.
I've gotta take it back.
You can't put the toothpaste back in.
You need your beauty sleep.
'Big competition. The reason we came here.'
- You're right. - Nine times out of 10, yes.
- I can't call her. - Finally.
- I gotta go see her. - Wait. What?
I'm not gonna sleep.
I'll drive all night, be back in time for the recital.
Wait. No, no, no.
This whipped lap dog thing's not a good idea.
Your dad's not gonna let you use the car.
Who drove the last hour?
What about this reception? We're supposed to pick up some girls.
- I'm a drummer, remember? - Cover for me.
- You did that on purpose. - Did not.
Did too. Linda! She's ruining my diorama.
'It's not your diorama.'
Come on guys, please.
(Delia) 'I got the sand, the paint'
and all the construction paper.
I'm telling Mr. Perkins.
(Delia) 'You're the one messing things up.'
'You're always being so bossy.'
'No. It's my project.'
Hello, Brown residence.
- Hey, you. - Oh, hey yourself.
How's it going? You'll having fun?
It's going great. We're having a great time. How are you?
'How's Ephram? Is he nervous?'
(Andy) 'He doesn't seem to be.'
'I stopped by and Bright said he was asleep.'
'So if he is nervous, it's not keeping him awake.'
[screaming]
What was that? They're not getting too wild, are they?
Maybe I should talk to Delia.
They're fine, they're great, they're angels.
But I probably should get going.
You get to sleep over at my house and I'm not there.
- Ironic, isn't it? - Ironic.
[screaming]
What was that?
(Linda) 'That's it, girls. Really use the lungs'
to clear out the Rechaka.
I'm teaching them primal scream therapy.
You know, they're naturals at it, Andy.
Sorry I'm missing all the fun.
Yeah, me too. Okay, then. Bye.
Stop! Sit. Now.
- I wanna sit there. - No.
- I wanna sit there. - Stop. Enough, enough.
Okay. Now I wanna know what happened.
[indistinct yelling]
- One at a time. - She put sand in my paint.
She put paint in my sand.
Then she called me banana hater.
- I did not. - Yes, you did.
- I did not. - Stop, please!
Please, I'm begging you. Please.
Let's all just take a breath.
[exhale]
Okay.
Now, you guys are best friends, right?
And best friends don't fight over everything.
So let's just start over, okay?
Now, Delia, I mean, a sundae probably
can be a sundae without bananas, right?
And you could probably do the sand
before coloring the walls.
I mean, that would work too. Right?
Whose side are you on?
I'm not on anybody's side, Delia.
Yes, you are. You're taking Brittany's side.
But you're my dad's girlfriend
and you should be taking my side.
I wanna go home, like, right now.
Oh, my God. Tommy, are you okay?
Yeah, hey, um..
Can I just, can I talk to you for a minute, please?
You don't have to if you don't wanna. We can just go.
- The movie's gonna start, so-- - It's just..
It'll only take a couple minutes.
I promise. It's just, I really need to talk to you.
You can just go ahead.
I'll get my grandparents to give me a ride.
Sure.
You okay? You look really pale.
Yeah.
Don't break up with me. I really need you.
I don't understand.
Yesterday, you thought we should break up too. You were fine--
No, it was an act.
I was completely pretending. That's not how I really feel.
I just, I messed up.
Amy, I messed up.
What did you do?
Well, I was just, I was so miserable, you know?
I didn't care what happened to me anymore, not without you.
Are you on something right now?
Oh, my God.
Amy, I really need you. Okay?
You're the reason that I stayed clean.
Being with you is the only good thing that's happened to me.
Don't say that, please.
Tommy, I wanna be there for you, and help you..
...but I can't save you.
- This whole thing is crazy. - I know. I know it's crazy.
You know what? You deserve better than me. You do.
But if you give me one more chance, I will not screw up.
No more lies. No secrets. We tell each other everything.
Everything about our past, about our families.
What you want me to do, what you don't want me to do.
You remember that night when we stayed up talking for six hours?
See, I wanna do more of that, you know?
That's the guy that I wanna be.
But I just, I need your help, that's all.
Please, Amy.
I'm scared of who I am without you.
I love you.
I would like to say congratulations to Joe Lies
for its brilliance, its bass player...
- Joe Lies, thank you. - And its drummer.
To the drummer.
'And to the beautiful, gorgeous amazing lead singer'
'we could ever hope to have, cheers.'
- Morning. - Morning.
(Linda) 'Pretty cool, huh?'
Do you like it?
Did you do this?
I don't know. Maybe the rats of NIMH snuck in last night.
You can call Brittany and spend the day playing or whatever.
What do you think?
I think it's cheating.
No. No, Delia, you did most of the work.
I just I finished it.
You made me a cheater.
I'm sorry. I'm sorry, Delia. I really just--
- Where's my dad? I want my dad. - Delia, I..
What's wrong?
I'm the worst babysitter in the world.
- Is Delia--? - Locked in her room. Am I--?
Am I not supposed to leave the house?
She'll last ten minutes. Come on in.
I thought she'd be thrilled. I did.
When I was her age, I would've loved it
if someone had done my homework.
Listen, no limbs were lost, no one lost an eye, it'll be fine.
I don't wanna battle. I'm a pacifist. There's no reason--
There is no reason because she's 10.
They're much pre-rational at that age.
They're all guts and heart and tear ducts.
I'm not very natural at this parenting thing, Nina.
I don't know how you and Andy make it look so easy.
I'm sorry, but did you see the cast on Sam's arm?
And a natural parent, Andy is not.
Know how many times he's come asking for help?
I see the way he is with them, what they mean to him.
They're his whole world.
If he finds out that I can't handle
a two-day babysitting job..
...it doesn't bode well for us.
He's with you 'cause he wants to be
...not because he's wants a surrogate mother for Delia.
It's not a test.
Thanks.
Now, with Delia, everything's a test.
God, I should probably just let her call Andy.
Talk to her first. You'd be surprised
how much a little truth can help.
But don't talk down to her, because they hate that.
They like to pretend that they're in control
but also need to know you're there
to protect them when the time comes.
It's a hell of a balancing act.
24/7.
And if it ever comes up
always take Delia's side over her friend's.
Oh, good to know.
Where have you been, man?
Special corner of hell all my own.
I'd to sit through four hours of jazz music.
Didn't get a single number.
You can't talk while people are playing.
Thanks for the heads up, by the way.
- So how'd it go? - I just wanna get some sleep.
Did you see her, though? Is she cool?
Oh, yeah, I saw her. She's cool. She's real cool.
- Me, on the other hand-- - I told you not to go.
We're okay for towels. Thank you.
You think they could read the sign.
- 'Guys, it's me.' - Can you tell him I'm asleep?
He thinks you've been sleeping 13 hours.
'They need all the competitors on the stage for a run-through.'
'Ephram, you in there?'
Yep.
Coming.
[doorbell ringing]
Turns out, going to the movies by yourself
on a Saturday night is even less fun than one would think.
I'm so sorry.
I didn't know if something happened to you, I was worried.
I know. I thought I'd be there
but he was just really messed up.
- Yeah, I saw that much. - He was really hurting.
Of course he was. You broke up with him.
Did he do the begging thing?
I knew he would do that eventually.
Tell me you didn't get back together with him.
- Amy. - Look, you don't understand.
I understand that he's an addict.
Last night, he was strung out.
He told me that. He's not hiding that stuff from me
which is the first step to a better relationship.
A relationship with a drug addict?
I don't understand this conversation.
His family's screwed up, his friends suck.
He needs someone.
This is not a minor personality flaw.
If six months in rehab couldn't make him better
what makes you think that you can?
Look, Tommy has a good heart.
He was there when I needed him. I'm not gonna abandon him
when he's at his worst. I'm sorry.
Fine. Do what you want. Waste your time with this jerk off.
I'm not gonna sit around and watch.
So what, you're bailing on me now?
I don't wanna have the same conversation
with you in two weeks.
You know, maybe this is the relationship
I shouldn't waste my time on.
Maybe you're right.
[piano music]
[indistinct chatter]
I don't think Ephram's played in front of so many people.
He'll be fine.
You think he's got a chance to win?
I didn't sign him up to win
some ribbon like it was a dog show.
I wanted him to hear some live musicians..
...and see that jazz is a living art.
He's a little bit too much in his head.
[piano music]
What is this piece? Do you know?
If you wanna know if I'm going deaf, just ask.
- How long has it been going on? - Since the explosion.
It's been getting worse.
The doctor said something about damaged hair cells.
They're doing some amazing things with implants.
And there are new drugs that help with sensorineural damage.
No, I've heard that pitch before.
And I'm not interested.
I'm too old to be a guinea pig.
At least try. That's all I'm saying.
When you get to be my age, you're bound to lose something.
My eyes are still good.
As long as you know what you're seeing..
...even watching the great ones is a thrill.
I'll watch your son.
He could be next.
Now, I may not be the best teacher for him anymore.
You know it and I know it.
[knocking on door]
Delia, I know you're mad, but I'd like to talk to you..
if that's okay.
You know, when I was in Bangladesh once..
...I was in this mud hut and there was a hole on the roof.
And we had to fix it and all I had was a rope and no ladder..
...and then it started to rain and I had to
cut down a bunch of palm leaves and..
And I forgot why I started telling you this story.
It's okay. It's kind of boring anyway.
Delia..
...I'm sorry about the diorama.
You're right, I shouldn't have worked on it.
I probably didn't even do a very good job anyway.
- It looked pretty good. - You think?
Still, though, terrible idea on my part.
Oh, I never knew how hard it was to take care of a 10-year-old.
You don't have to take care of me.
I know.
I wanted to help your dad, so he
could spend the weekend with Ephram.
And honestly..
...I was hoping that if you and I had time
alone together you might like me more.
It doesn't seem like it
but I was trying to do the right thing.
I guess I'm just..
I'm pretty terrible at this parenting thing.
Pretty much.
But you're trying.
And in school we also get grades for effort.
[cheering]
(male on microphone) 'Thank you, Shawna Yoffee.'
Our next performer is a pianist from Everwood, Colorado.
'Studying under Willingham Cleveland..'
'...please welcome Ephram Brown.'
[cheering]
[piano music]
[indistinct chatter]
He just stopped?
(Andy) 'I have one of those books on tape.'
- Maybe we could-- - No.
It wasn't a big deal.
Just a little performance anxiety.
'It happens to the best of them.'
'You know, when I first performed surgery'
I was so nervous that I dropped a scalpel.
Stop. Please, just stop. I'm begging you.
- I'm trying to help. - You can't and you won't.
So give it up.
- Pull over. - Will, we're almost home.
- Can't it wait? - I said, pull over.
Linda.
Come see, I finished it.
(Linda) 'Just a second.'
[crackling]
[water trickling]
'You finished it?'
Oh, I can't wait to see--
- Honey, are you okay? - Yeah, I'm fine.
Well, come on, let's check it out.
As fascinating a study of Americana as this is
what are we doing here?
Will, couldn't this wait?
I mean, how badly could you need new socks?
When they kick Bright outta Victoria's Secret
he's not gonna be able to find us.
- Play. - You're joking, right?
What is this, a cable-access version of Punk'd?
- How long have you known me? - I don't know, a while.
How many jokes have I told?
Now go ahead and play.
I appreciate what you're trying to do.
I'm in no mood to do "get back up on the horse" thing.
Whoever this girl is..
...she made you play your best..
...and she made you play your worst.
- This is about a girl? - It's always about a girl.
Now go ahead and get her outta your system.
Thought you weren't supposed to play for anybody but yourself.
You think I was born old and alone?
I've been there.
Love and heartbreak.
Pleasure and pain.
In the end..
...it's all passion.
Use them both.
[piano music]
How did you know?
Well, some people see the forest..
...some people see the trees.
I don't know if you insulted me or not
but it really doesn't matter.
As long as you can make my son play like that..
...I can't think of a better teacher for him.
You know what I'm gonna miss?
This.
[indistinct chatter]
I didn't know food could cost this much. Chicken is chicken.
Yeah. And whatever truffles are, I hope there's gold in them.
- We don't need to eat here. - No, no, it's fine.
I picked up a couple extra shifts at the drugstore.
The real drugstore, not the one I ran out of my trunk.
I wanted this to be special, you know?
Not that I don't enjoy our Whopper meals together.
But this is sort of a new start..
...for me and for us.
I wanted to thank you for giving me another chance.
Show you how much better of a person you make me.
You don't need me to be that person.
I know.
But..
...I don't wanna be that person without you.
I'm starving. What are you getting?
I don't know.
I have no idea how to pronounce any of this.
What's the French word for bathroom?
I don't know, le john?
Le john.
Be right back.
[cell phone ringing]
They want us to play every weekend
for the next couple months, isn't the incredible?
That's great.
The owner said that he could get people to listen to us..
...because he has these connections
from when he lived in L.A.
- That would be huge. - Yeah.
Oh, my God. I've been all about me
since walked in, I haven't even asked about your concert. Sorry.
No, your story is way better, trust me.
How was it? You killed, didn't you?
There was definitely some dying involved.
I sort of didn't play.
What happened? Did you get sick or something?
No, it wasn't so much sick as it was the all-night drive from..
...Boulder back to your house and back again.
It kind of wrecked me.
You drove back here? When? Why?
Forget it.
No, I don't-I don't understand.
Why did you come back here?
Well, you know, I-I thought I figured
that I probably really freaked you out
with the whole "I love you" thing.
But you obviously weren't, because I came back here
and I saw you and you were fine.
You saw me and didn't come in?
I didn't wanna be the crazy person barging in.
Though I'm probably not helping my case too much
by telling you all this.
- Wow, this is-- - Horrifying? I know.
It's just a little crazy, Ephram.
That's what the voice in my head kept telling me, driving back.
I should've said something.
When you said it, it caught me off-guard.
And I didn't wanna..
I didn't wanna say anything like reflexively, if that's a word.
I don't know what I'm saying.
It's okay.
It's alright.
I wasn't planning on ignoring it or you.
I just didn't..
...wanna say anything because I wanted to process it.
I wanted to figure out how I felt.
I never, I never thought that you would drive
all the way back here.
Look, it's fine.
Don't worry about it.
I am worried.
I was just excited about last weekend and everything.
It's not like I'm psychotically in love with you or anything.
Do you think we could just maybe rewind the last couple days?
Just go back completely?
I don't think it works that way, Ephram.
Right. The toothpaste tube. Forgot.
You think we could maybe just pretend?
For now, at least?
Yeah, I guess we could do that.
Okay.
- So you guys had a good time? - Absolutely.
And she brushed her teeth?
Well, that's usually her favorite delay tactic.
That and needing another drink of water.
She kind of turns into a sponge right before bedtime.
I told you everything was great.
You're gonna have to tell me your secret weapon.
'I've never gotten through a weekend'
'with that kinda success.'
Not without Nina, anyway.
You know what?
Kids are a mystery, aren't they?
Crop circles pale in comparison.
Well, it does get easier.
Hey, sweetie, Linda was just telling me
what a great time you had this weekend.
I think we should have sundaes, and celebrate your dad's return.
- What do you say? - Works for me.
- Alright. - Oh, I get your trick.
Frozen sugar.
Three hot-fudge sundaes coming up
with extra bananas.
- So, what's that about? - Nothing.
Oh, secrets, huh?
Yeah. It's a secret.
Bananas.
(Irv Harper) Sometimes it's easier to pretend things are okay
rather than face a difficult truth.
So we go through the motions..
...the rituals of everyday life.
We hope the comfortable rhythms of familiarity..
...will hold off the inevitable just a little longer.
Return things to normal.
Anything to buy us more time.
Playing pretend, make-believe..
...it might be the one thing we never outgrow.