Daruma (2023) Movie Script
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[blues harmonica]
You like
When I take you shopping
For all those pretty things
I'm buyin'
You like when I'm making
Love to you
So baby stop your whining
And mind your own business
Stay out of mine
[dripping]
[gentle snoring]
[whispering] Jackpot.
-[drawer closes]
-[moans]
Hey.
What the hell are you doing?
That's my dad's watch.
And now it's mine.
-God damn it.
-[gasps]
-[bottle breaking]
-[car alarm blaring]
Aw, no.
What the hell is wrong with you?
I told you to keep that
rusted piece of crap
on your side
of the property line.
It is, you prick.
And who's that half-dressed
hussy running down my driveway?
Mind your own damn business.
You're going to pay for my car.
You can believe whatever
you want dickhead.
Asshole!
[car alarm beeps off]
[clicks]
[acoustic guitar music]
[car engines revving]
[brakes hiss]
Hey, hey, brother.
Help me out , will ya?
Come on.
I'm sorry, but I can't give
you an advance on
your disability payments,
no matter how much
you sit here and badger me.
Listen, I was robbed.
What happened to
thank you for your service?
Mr. Marshall...
[lighter flicks]
You can't light up in here.
I'm going to ask
you to put that out.
What are you
going to do about it?
Will!
Come get a problem
before it be a problem.
Uh-uh!
You're going
to have to press enter
and give me
the money I need!
I'm enter
your behind out this door.
Will!
Let's go.
Happy birthday.
Thank you for your service.
So where were you stationed?
Fallujah.
I was in Baghdad.
Is that where...
Hey, man.
Everyone's got
something wrong with them.
Sometimes I don't know
which one of us got it worse.
Yeah.
[sighs]
Oh, ho-ho!
Oh, yes.
Bless you, brother.
Thank you. Thank you.
Y-You have some more?
That's my bus fare.
Jesus.
Whatever.
No one cares.
That's not true man, I care!
'Cause we're the same.
You and me man.
-We're the same man.
-We're nothing alike.
Oh, yes we are, man.
You just don't know it yet.
They're all
bastards in there but...
fuck 'em!
Fuck 'em all!
and fuck you, too!
[taps]
Dude, Tommy.
This is like half.
It's Thomas and since
you come in half the time
you're expected to be here,
you get paid half
the rate we agreed on.
Come on man, I've been
dealing with some stuff.
Come on yourself.
I-I'm the one
taking a risk here.
I'm trying to help
you keep your benefits, man.
I mean, you come in late
stinking like a strip club.
-How does that make me look?
-You go to the same strip club!
Not every day.
I got a business to run
and I got employees
up my ass asking
why does Patrick get away
with this shit and I don't?
Because you feel sorry for me.
Admit it. You pity me.
It's not like that, man.
You know what?
I don't need your charity.
I quit.
-[dance music]
-[woman singing in Spanish]
[high pitched whine]
[high pitched whine]
[high pitched whine]
[high pitched whine]
Come back here, damn it!
-Get the hell back!
-Go to hell!
-Stop! Don't touch me!
-Where's my stuff??
Where's my stuff?
You couldn't please a woman
even if your dick was working!
Loser!
Get back here!
Come on!
Man, she stole
my father's watch!
What'd you expect?
[growls]
[engine revs]
Hey. Hey!
What the fuck?
[guitar music]
[creaks]
[pills rattling]
[music continues]
[high pitch whine]
[banging on door]
[woman] Oh, God.
Brad, I think he's hurt.
We have to help him.
[door breaking]
[woman echoing]
Help me get him up, Brad.
[echoing] Mr. Marshall?
[normal] Mr. Marshall,
are you alright?
You sure you're all right?
I'm sorry. Why are you here?
My name is Kaitlin.
This is Brad.
We're with the Department
of Child Welfare.
Are you familiar with
a woman named Heather Parks?
Um... doesn't ring a bell.
Did you get our letter?
Everything should
have been explained.
My neighbor... had my mail.
It's a veteran
community, you know?
Uh, well... uh...
Miss Parks is Camilla's mom.
Who the hell's Camilla?
She's your daughter.
[laughs]
I'm sorry, folks.
Thanks for your help, but...
you got the wrong guy.
Patrick Samuel Marshall?
That's my name.
4215 Indian Paintbrush Road?
Uh-huh.
You can't smoke that.
I think we're done here.
But we're not, actually.
You're sure you've
never heard of Miss Parks?
Why?
She say I owe her money?
She's gonna be disappointed.
Um, unfortunately,
Miss Parks is no longer with us.
She passed away last month.
Oh, well, um...
that's too bad.
Miss Parks stated in her will
that she wants you to be
the beneficiary of her life
insurance policy
until her daughter,
your daughter, Camilla,
comes of age.
-Listen, Karen.
-Kaitlin.
Whatever.
I don't have a kid.
Okay? I'm not your guy.
If you don't mind now?
I guess we contact
the grandparents now?
Kaitlin, wait!
Hey.
You do know her.
So we slept together a few
times when I lived in San Diego.
What happened to her, anyway?
Cancer.
Apparently, it was
very fast and very awful.
Mr. Marshall, you are her
only living relative,
apart from her maternal
grandparents
-and they're getting up there.
-What about me, huh?
You think I'm in any kind
of shape to take care of a kid?
Plenty of people with
disabilities raise families,
Mr. Marshall.
I don't have a disability,
I'm vertically challenged.
And besides, I like my life.
I don't need some kid coming
in and messing it up.
-I'm happy.
-Really?
Why do you want me
to take her anyways? Huh?
What, are you, nuts?
Maybe.
Or maybe I've just seen too many
kids fall through the cracks
when they get in the system.
You've been given
a gift, Mr. Marshall.
And you're throwing it away.
It's a waste of time.
I'm sorry about your door,
Mr. Marshall. We'll fix it.
[clears throat]
You said there's money?
Yes.
How much?
$4,000 a month.
To cover her expenses,
cost of living.
[chuckles]
[softly] Screw you, Tommy.
[clears throat]
You've convinced me.
I'll do it. I'll take her.
[together] You will?
Sure. Why not?
Like you said,
how hard could it be?
You'll have to make some
serious lifestyle changes...
-immediately.
-I'm flexible.
You can't smoke around
her, Mr. Marshall.
She's borderline asthmatic.
-No problem.
-You'll have to clean
your residence.
You'll have to get her a bed,
a safe place to sleep.
-Toys, clothes.
-Yeah, about that.
Any way you can
give me an advance
so I can, uh, do all
the stuff you're talking
about and, uh...
fix the door?
Well, then where do I sign?
[electronic dance music]
How you doing, Tommy?
Thomas.
And didn't they 86 you here?
Coming right up, hot stuff.
What are you doing, man?
Coming for a drink.
You know, minding
my own business,
not stabbing my friends
in the back.
No one stabbed you in the back.
You did that to yourself.
Yeah.
Where'd you get
all that money, anyway?
Mind your business, Tommy.
Next round's on me.
A little charity
from me to you.
Sweet guy.
Hey, Mr. Sunshine!
You wanna meet up sometime?
Bright lights in your eyes
Flashy talk and whispers
Save me some night time
Just call and drop a dime
Light me up
And set me loose time
Oh, my, oh, my,
Mr. Sunshine
Oh, my, oh, my,
Call me sometime!
Oh, my, oh my,
Mr. Sunshine!
[text alert tone]
[record scratch]
Oh, this fucking guy.
Tommy boy. Tommy boy.
[music slows and distorts]
[pounding on door]
[pounding]
Oh!
Hello. Excuse me!
Is Mr. Marshall home?
Oh, oh, h-hi. Hello.
Hey, um, how are ya?
Um, where is she?
Mr. Marshall, I told you
I was coming by for a home
check today.
Oh, she's not here?
She's in the car.
-Well, can I see her?
-After we make sure things
are good here first.
May I come in?
Oh, yeah, right,
right, right, right. Um...
-Come on in.
-Thank you.
Mr. Marshall, I feel like you're
trying to fail on purpose here.
No, I-I-I'm not. I swear.
You know, I-I-I-I'm sorry.
I'm-I'm trying here.
-I really am.
-Have you been drinking?
I... spilled
a beer... on the floor.
Did you get a car seat?
No need. I don't drive.
A bed?
I have an appointment today
at a store for a bed.
Um, you know, I, uh...
I didn't know how big she was,
so I didn't want to get
the wrong size.
Mr. Marshall, you have
got to help me help you.
I know. And...
I promise I'm getting
it taken care of.
I'm...
I've made some
really good progress.
I can show you her room.
Can I meet her now?
[clattering]
[soft music]
Hi.
Why don't we all go
inside and get settled okay?
Yeah.
[sighs]
Sign there.
-And there.
-Uh-huh.
One more.
Okay.
[clears throat]
Brad?
[exhales]
You need to get a real
bank account Mr. Marshall.
And you need to fix that door.
Pleasure doing
business with you.
Okay, sweetie.
You be good.
Brad?
[door closing gently]
[clears throat]
Wanna go shopping?
[upbeat music]
Give me that one.
Yeah.
[doors chime]
Hey, how about this one?
I'm a big girl.
Well, they don't
have any big girl beds.
What about that one?
[whines]
-No, no, no, no, no, no.
-Can I help you, sir?
I want my mommy.
Oh, hey.
Shh. We'll find your mommy.
Uh, I'm sorry.
I thought she was with you.
Yeah. I'm her dad.
[whimpering, crying]
Her mom passed away recently.
Oh, you poor thing.
I'm so sorry.
No, I'll be fine.
I meant her.
Well, we need to get
Camilla here a new bed.
She says she wants a big girl
bed, but, um, I don't see any.
You got any big girl beds?
We sure do.
That one.
That one?
Don't you want a cool,
like, race car one
like this one?
Get me that one.
Give her that one.
[laughing]
I will arrange for
someone to drop this off
at your house later today.
I'm Anna, by the way.
I know.
Ah, name tag.
Yeah.
Uh, I'm Patrick.
This is, umm...
Camilla. I know.
Thanks for your help.
Sure thing.
We sell big boy
beds too, you know.
Let's go.
Bye, Camilla.
-[birds chirping]
-[children playing]
[Patrick] So what's
it like being four, huh?
Your mom let
you eat this kind of stuff?
Truth was we didn't really
know each other that well.
Well, I mean
we knew each other but...
that was before my, uh--
before my world changed.
And, uh, she and I didn't
really stay in touch afterwards.
You know it's-- it's like that
sometimes with adults.
We do stupid stuff.
Damn it, kid,
you got to give me something.
You like Arizona?
You're potty trained, right?
You don't talk much, do you?
We might get on okay.
[Camilla crying]
[grunts]
What are you screaming about?
Just stop it.
[sighs] Come on!
You just told me
you were potty trained!
[soft music]
Aw!
[groans]
[whimpers]
[birds chirping]
[sighs]
What do you want?
Cereal!
Okay.
[door creaks]
We got crackers and macaroni.
[whines]
Okay! But we can
get some cereal.
Why don't you have a car?
'Cause they won't
let me drive anymore.
Why?
Because I'm a dumba--
'Cause I did something stupid.
[branch crunching]
-[bottle breaks]
-Aw!
Shit!
-Shit!
-Whoa, don't say that!
Especially
around that Kaitlin lady.
She'll have my a--
-Just don't say the word.
-[giggles]
[beeps]
[phone clicking]
You wanna help me with this?
Be careful of the glass.
-[door closing]
-[sighs]
Go wash your hands.
[sighs]
[phone beeps]
[chuckles]
Reply to Anna.
I don't think I can
leave her alone. Send.
-[phone beeps]
-[laughs]
Cereal!
Okay.
[Bugs Bunny on TV]
Please let me in!
-Hey. This scene oughta
get me the Academy Award.
-[giggles]
Say goodbye to
Uncle Louie for me.
[phone beeps]
The first night
was a little rough,
but we made
it through all right. Period.
[phone beeps]
[phone beeps]
[chuckles]
I didn't see any at the store.
[phone beeps]
Listen dot-dot-dot...
-I don't think dot-dot-dot...
-[phone beeps]
Seems pretty straightforward.
I don't see
what the big deal is.
-[loud crash]
-[glass breaking]
Hey, what the--
-[Camilla shrieking]
-Bad girl
-She's such a bad girl
-Come back!
-Hey!
-Yeah!
Bad girl
She's such a bad girl
She's good when she's bad
She's such a bad girl
[roars]
She's such a bad girl
Yeah
-[giggles]
-She's such a bad girl
[giggling continues]
What the...
Your mama and your papa
-Might think you're sweet
-Damn it!
Butter wouldn't
Melt on your tongue
-Stop! Just stop it.
-Stop the clock
-Will you brush your teeth?
-I got the news
-Brush your teeth!
-You're hotter that
The barrel of
A red hot smokin' gun
[phone beeps]
[sighs]
[soft music]
[laughing on TV]
-[woman on TV] Come back here,
you little monster!
-[knock at the door]
Come back here
and clean this mess!
Why you... come...
[TV turns off]
-Hi.
-Shh. I just got her down.
[whispering] Oh! Sorry.
[softly] Come on.
She looks like a little angel.
Yeah,
she's a fucking terrorist.
Oh, come on.
It's one little girl.
I used to have to
babysit my sisters.
Three of them.
I was starting to think
I wasn't going to see you again.
Why is that?
You got all weird on me.
I put myself out there
and you left me hanging.
I got back to you.
Yeah, like days later.
I'm not good with...
well, you're
here now, aren't you?
Yeah. I am.
Here. I'll help you
put her in bed.
You got kids?
Not yet, but I love 'em.
You got the whiskey?
Something better.
She's, um...
borderline asthmatic, so...
we can't smoke around her.
What?
Nothing.
So how'd
you get my number anyway?
Your customer service file.
[chuckles]
Isn't that illegal
or something?
So how is it?
You look
a little out of your depth.
[laughs]
Okay, I think.
I mean, I haven't
killed her yet, so...
Mm-hmm. [laughs]
It's not like she can tell me
what she wants all
the time, so...
I'm just playing it by ear.
But...
honestly, every other
woman I've met
has left me guessing so
why would this
be any different?
She's just a kid.
She's been through a lot.
You both have.
Yeah. This just
came out of nowhere.
You and her mom
not close?
I mean, she had a nice ass
and served me wings
so we hooked up
a few times before my, um...
[laughs]
-I'm so sorry.
-[laughs]
I say dumb stuff. Um...
Yeah, we were
never serious.
-Mm-hmm.
-No.
I mean I didn't even know
I was a dad till recently.
Not until Social Services
showed up at my door.
That's wild.
Tell me about it.
Well, for what it's worth,
I think you're doing
an amazing job.
You can stop messing with me.
I don't have any money.
I'm not messing with you.
I mean that.
I really do.
Plus, I like you.
You barely know me.
Sure, but I like
what I see so far.
And what's that?
Someone who's
looking for something.
I tend to get hurt when
I let people into my life.
Try being a woman.
[laughs]
And, uh,
this don't bother you?
What, the chair?
No.
The dating pool's
small enough here as it is.
Why limit myself?
Plus, you're not the only
guy in a chair I've been with.
-[forced laugh]
-[laughs]
Now my feelings are hurt.
You're a terrible liar.
Don't take offense,
but, um...
the last time
I let someone in,
they robbed me.
Don't you take offense,
but, uh...
I don't see a lot
in here worth stealing.
[gasps]
Given how much
you run your mouth,
something tells me you'd be
pretty good with your tongue.
You want to find out?
[soft music]
[moaning]
[tapping on door]
[tapping on door]
[tapping on door]
[tapping on door]
[lock clicks]
I found her playing
in the goddamn street!
Get in here.
You're not fit
to be a parent!
Okay,
that's totally unnecessary.
-I can smell the weed!
-Leave!
You're welcome. Asshole!
She's settled in now.
Are you sure?
I put her in bed.
I shut her door.
You shouldn't have come.
You're acting
like this is my fault.
Isn't it?
You can't be serious.
I can't do this.
Hey, it was just an accident.
No, this.
I can't do this.
You need to go.
Now.
It's three in the morning.
So?
Why are you doing this?
The moment I let
people into my life...
things get fucked up.
And I'm the one who
has to pay the price for it.
This was a mistake.
[soft music]
[door slams]
So that's it?
Sign and it's done?
Her grandparents have agreed
to take her, but they can't
pick her up.
-Why not?
-I suspect it has something
to do with their age.
Well then how are
they gonna take care of her?
Well, Mr. Marshall,
this was your decision.
She either goes to live with
her grandparents in Providence
or she goes into foster care.
You can fly or drive her.
I'll fly her.
I'll buy the ticket.
Tickets.
You have to accompany her.
-Why?
-Because she's four.
The minimum age for
a child to fly alone is five.
Do you want to
wait another year?
-I don't fly.
-Why?
Do you know what it's like
for people in wheelchairs
when they fly?
They break my chair it's like
they've taken away my freedom.
-Then drive her.
-I can't. I don't drive.
A bus then.
Then what do you suggest,
Mr. Marshall?
I'll take her.
You have transportation?
Yeah. A friend.
-But I'm gonna need
more money for the trip.
-Mr. Marshall!
It's not for me.
Okay? They're not
going to do it for free.
I'm going to have to pay them.
For what it's worth...
I'm really glad that you tried
to make this work.
I don't have anyone else.
I wonder why.
Please.
After the way you treated me,
are you kidding?
You accused me
of child endangerment.
I was upset. I'm sorry.
I can't just take off for
a road trip for several weeks.
Ask someone else.
So that's it, huh?
I mean, you have sex
with me and then dump me.
What are you, some devotee
with a wheelchair fetish?
You, come!
-You don't talk
to me like that.
-I was kidding.
-You don't get
to treat me like that!
-Lighten up!
Look, I'm sorry. Please.
It won't be for weeks.
Like two max. I'll pay you.
No.
Why not?
Because I don't want to.
I have taken shit
off of guys my entire life
and I thought...
you know, I don't--
I don't know what I thought,
but I was wrong.
I was fucking wrong. Again!
If you wouldn't
have brought the weed...
You're an asshole.
I actually
almost convinced myself
that the other night
was a one off,
and you were
just a bit overwhelmed.
But this is exactly who you are.
Even though
it's completely selfish,
at least you are doing
the right thing for once.
For her sake.
[soft guitar music]
[knocks]
[neighbor] We've been
neighbors for three years
and this is the first time
you've been in my kitchen.
and it's to ask me for a favor.
A huge favor.
After you've been
nothing but an ass--
a poo-poo head to me.
Listen, I'll--
I'll fix your car.
And I'll pay you.
A thousand bucks, is that fair?
-No.
-No?
-No.
-Why not?
Because you're a poo-poo head!
Come on, Camilla.
Let's go.
[door closes]
Hey!
Three grand,
fix my car and I'll do it.
No!
Then find somebody else.
Fine.
I'll get the car
fixed first thing.
Don't keep me waiting.
Here you go.
I'm staying with
Grandma and Grandpa?
For a while.
I think it's best for you.
Why?
Because, um...
you deserve more
than what I can give you.
But...
I love you...
Daddy.
[sharp breath]
[clears throat]
Get some sleep.
We got a big day tomorrow.
[soft music]
Let's go.
Where's her car seat?
You-- you can't take a kid
on a cross-country road trip
without a car seat.
Why not?
It's the law, dummy.
[sighs] Get in.
Well, would you pop
the trunk and help me
with the chair first?
[car horns honking]
[lounge music]
[car horns honking]
Are you gonna drive
like a goddamn grandpa
the entire trip?
If it pisses you off,
then yes.
Go somewhere else.
-It's the closest place.
-Find something else!
This one has
the highest safety rating.
My older sister
swears by this one.
She's so cute.
How old is she?
-Four.
-[all] Aw!
She's adorable. Uncle...?
He's not her uncle.
What the heck is all this?
You're gonna to need
all this stuff for your trip.
No, we don't. Put it back.
But he said you don't have
anything for her.
You can't let her get bored.
Trust me, you'll regret it.
[cash register beeping]
Okay, sweetheart,
let's get you buckled in.
Here. I got it. I got it.
-I got it.
-Are you-- are you sure?
-Yeah. Look, I'm her dad,
all right?
-Okay.
Unless you're coming on this
trip with us, I'm gonna have
to do it at some point.
[laughs]
Here, I got this.
I got it. Little further.
Little further...
-You need a hand?
-Here.
[seatbelt clicks]
[Camilla] I have
to go to the bathroom!
[chuckle]
[soft music]
Where's your hands?
Don't ask questions like that.
Why shouldn't she?
It's rude.
Is it more rude for
her to find out about me
than it is to stare?
A long time ago
I served in the Army
and my job was to make sure
my friends didn't get hurt
by bombs.
And one day
I did my job too well.
And here we are.
I bet your daddy
has similar stories.
I wanna do it.
Give it a try.
Squeeze it together.
Good job.
Hey, hey, stop that.
-Stop. Hey, stop it.
-Just let her do it.
She's my daughter.
Not for long.
-We're leaving.
-I'm still eating.
Fine. We'll wait
for you in the car.
Let's go.
Let's go!
What the hell are you doing?
[Camilla crying]
What?
You can't leave
a kid in a car!
Well, they told me
I can't smoke around her.
You dipshit!
She could die!
It's 100 degrees in there!
It's okay. Shh, shh,
shh, shh, shh, shh...
-[crying continues]
-It's all right
[neighbor] The wheels on
The bus go round and round
Round and round,
Round and round...
Again.
The wheels on the bus go
Round and round,
Round and round
Round and round,
The wheels on the bus
Go round and round
All through the town
Sing with me, Camilla.
Let's do the wipers.
[both]
The wipers on the bus
Go swish, swish, swish
Swish, swish, swish,
Swish, swish, swish
The wipers on the bus
Go swish, swish, swish
All through the town
The baby on the bus
Goes wah, wah, wah
Wah, wah, wah
[Camilla]
Wah, wah, wah
The baby on the bus
Goes wah, wah, wah
All through the town
[soft music]
[Camilla] Story time.
I don't have any stories.
I want Uncle Robert.
He's not your uncle.
[whining]
Okay, okay, okay, fine.
Um...
once upon a time...
there was a little
princess named Camilla.
And she went
to go live in a castle
far away from her mommy.
But she couldn't
get there by herself.
She needed the help
of a knight
who would take her through
the forest because the dragon
-would just eat her up.
-[gasps]
[chuckles]
So she got a knight
to take her on the back
of a golden chariot.
And, uh, they needed
the help
of an evil sorcerer
who had the only
keys to the chariot.
So they gave him money
and he took them there.
And when they got there,
Princess Camilla really
liked it.
And she lived
happily ever after
with her fairy god-grandparents.
Where did the knight go?
Um, he went back home.
Where?
Arizona.
Why?
Because that's
where he's from.
How come?
Because he moved
from another state.
With Mommy?
No, not with Mommy.
-Why?
-Because it didn't work out.
Why?
Enough questions.
[chuckles]
Water, please.
[whispering] Good night.
Daddy?
Don't go.
[soft music]
-You got it!
-Good shot!
Here we go. Ready?
Oh, good catch.
Throw it back. Oh, good shot.
Ooooh, hoooo! Good job!
Camilla!
Five more minutes, okay?
[Robert and Camilla]
Twinkle twinkle little star
How I wonder
What you are
Up above
The world so high
Like a diamond
In the sky
[all]
Twinkle, twinkle,
Little star
How I wonder
What you are
[upbeat music]
[Robert]
Thank you. Thank you.
[gasps] If she just
isn't the cutest thing.
How old is your granddaughter?
Four. Going on 40.
[laughs]
Mine were the same.
Aw. They grow up so fast.
Enjoy it while you can.
[laughs]
Why'd you let that lady think
she was your granddaughter?
What difference does it make?
-She's not.
-So?
So that's lying.
Oh, coming from you
that's rich.
I tell you what, next time
somebody asks I'll tell him
I'm driving my prick
neighbor across the country
so he can dump his kid on
strangers 'cause he's selfish.
How about that?
You're a poo-poo head.
Well, at least
I know when I'm wrong.
You think this
is the wrong decision,
just say it.
I think by all accounts
it's what's best for her.
But know, this.
She's the best thing
that's ever gonna happen to you.
[doo-wop music]
I cried my heart out
I wished on a star
I swear I love you, dear
Wherever you are
I prayed in the chapel
A prayer from my heart
My life's been
So lonely, dear
Since we've been apart
Come here.
Hey!
Dress up!
No, not now.
Please?
Tomorrow.
Promise?
Yeah, I promise.
[Patrick] What?
[Robert] Nothing.
You do make one ugly woman.
Well, good thing
you're not my type.
-[Camilla giggles]
-I'd search the seven seas
No matter how far
I'd give the world
You forgetting something?
Let's go.
[car door shuts]
How long did you serve?
A few years.
How, uh--
how did you, um...
That's okay.
Was a few years before I could
open up about my injuries.
Except they got a name
for it now.
PTSD.
That tattoo on your back.
I saw it at the pool.
What is it?
It's a Daruma doll.
A what?
A Daruma doll.
I got it when I was overseas.
You make a wish,
color in one eye
and color in the other eye
when the wish comes true.
What'd you wish for?
[chuckles] Forgiveness.
For what?
A lot of things really.
And until I can
get it for all of them...
it's gonna stay blank.
Do you have any tattoos?
[engine sputtering]
I thought
you said you got it fixed!
The windshield!
-[Robert] Son of a--
-[pneumatic wrench whirs]
Oh! She's in bad shape.
I can get her for you by,
uh, tomorrow morning.
That's the best
you can hope for.
How much?
-Twelve hundred.
-Jesus!
Hey, hey, hey, hey!
This is
a Christian establishment.
I don't appreciate you taking
the Lord's name in vain.
Listen,
her mom died recently
and we have to get her to
her grandparents in a few days.
I'm sure as a Christian,
you can understand
the importance of family.
I'll do it for a thousand,
no less!
[clears throat]
It's 1200 bucks.
-Son of a...
-It's a thousand.
Well, which is it?
It's a thousand.
But he's not going to
fix it until we pay him.
You owe me half.
[sighs]
Pay the man. We need
to get rooms for tonight.
[Camilla]
You will take a bite
and then you'll go to bed
because you were bad.
Hey, what happened
to these guys?
This one is me.
This one is Daddy.
And this one
is Uncle Robert.
[chuckles]
He's not your...
Why are we back here?
[sighs]
Because the car broke down.
Why?
I don't know.
But we're gonna get it fixed.
[distant electronic bass]
Tea, Daddy?
Yeah.
[pulsing electronic music]
I'm the stain
Despoiled your heart
Binding all
You see and hark
You are not a chosen one
For I'm the God
That you serve
Bow to me.
I'll let you feed
the aching
You can't quench nor seek
Reap my gifts,
My exudate
Bite the shiny apple
Cut it off
Cut it off
Cut it off
[groans]
[winces]
Camilla?
Camilla?
Camilla?!
Camilla!
Camilla!
Hey!
Hey! What are you doing?
Why are you taking
my daughter?
Huh?!
I was right about you.
-No...
-I wanted to be wrong,
but I guess
it's just who you are.
No, no, no.
Y-y-you can't do this.
Y-you can't just take her.
I'm her father!
All right? I didn't
mean to. I didn't...
Didn't mean to what?
I pulled you off
the floor slobbering drunk.
-I called Protective Services
and I told them what you did.
-No.
They agree I should
be the one to take her.
You can see
yourself home from here.
You can't do this to me!
To you?
It's all about you!
It's not about
that little girl at all!
I've seen what
people like you can do
and if there's anything I can
do to keep one more little girl
from getting her heart
broken by her daddy,
then I'm gonna to do it!
Now, move aside!
Please.
I fucked up.
But I don't know
what I'm doing.
Hell, I didn't even
know I was a father...
until recently.
[softly] Please.
We've got about two days
before we get to Providence.
Two days.
And you better use 'em
to be the best damn daddy
you can be.
Because you won't
get another chance.
And I don't mean
with me, but with her.
Because once she's gone...
she's gone!
[soft music]
Go get your shit.
Why'd you do it?
If I knew
that I wouldn't have done it.
[soft piano music]
Been left with half a lung
It's been turbulent,
It's been fun
While I was spinning, oh,
You were spilling your
toys out of the pram
We need to get going.
Give her a few minutes, man.
She's been cooped
up in the car for hours.
I said we'd be there
by Saturday.
Well, they can wait.
Besides...
this is our time.
Finding comfort
In the dead
When the living won't sleep
It's too hard to rest
With a mind that wants
To just speak and just speak
Take from the poor
Give to the meek
I'm meeting someone.
What?
I'm meeting someone.
At least, I hope
I'm meeting someone.
I-in two days.
That's why we have
to be there on time.
The truth at last.
Who is she?
Another retail clerk
or a woman at a fruit stand?
Oh, someone important.
Who is it?
My daughter.
I didn't know
you had a daughter.
They could fill Lake Michigan
with what you don't know
about me.
It's too hard to rest
With a mind that wants
To just speak and just speak
Take from the poor
Give to the meek
Start a new war
Hear the march
Of hearts beating
I can't seem to breathe in
[Camilla] Is Uncle Robert
coming with us
to Grandma and Grandpa?
He's not your...
Yeah.
For a little while.
He's got to go see someone.
Who?
His daughter.
Is she my age?
No, she's, uh--
she's a bit older than you.
How much older?
45 years would be my guess.
-That's old!
-[laughs]
-Yeah.
-How old are you?
One hundred and seven.
Mommy was 31.
Well, how do you know that?
She told me.
What else did she tell you?
[soft music]
That...
she was sorry she got sick
and she'll miss me.
But that I had
a really nice daddy
who loved me
more than anything.
What's wrong, Daddy?
[sighs] Nothing.
Um...
All better?
[dial tone]
[dialing]
[ringing]
Hello, this is Anna.
Hello?
[music on jukebox]
What is this?
Chicken fried rice.
What does it look like?
She hasn't had
her breakfast yet.
Well, when is the next time
you're gonna get to share
a banana split
with your daughter?
Grab a spoon.
Would be awful if
we were a day behind?
We're already
pushing it as it is.
I know,
but it's like you said...
when else will we have?
[music continues]
[busy arcade sounds]
-Ooh!
-Yay!
Yay!
[together] Yay!
[Robert] All right!
I wasn't hurt in Iraq.
I had just moved
away from San Diego.
I guess I'd been
sleeping with Heather...
Camilla's mom.
And others.
I didn't care
about any of them.
I didn't even remember
Heather's name
until those people brought
Camilla to my door.
I'm not a good person.
I was like
that before my accident.
I got in the car
and that's all I remember.
They say the family
in the other car...
if they wouldn't have been
wearing their seat belts...
The night Camilla snuck out...
if I'd been
driving down that road...
I thought after my injury
I'd-- I'd calm down.
My dad's been dead
for years, you know?
I got no excuses.
But I just got
angrier and angrier.
I'm afraid of what she'll
become if she stays with me.
I wasn't the best dad either.
But I'm trying to do better.
That's all you can do...
is try to be better
than the example that you had.
Took me a long
time to figure that out.
You hide in that chair.
It's not
your body that's broken.
You can't fix that.
But you can fix this.
Wait, where's Camilla?
-Camilla!
-Camilla!
[together] Camilla!
Camilla!
-Camilla!
-Camilla! [gasping]
Are you all right?
What's wrong?
I can't-- I can't-- I can't--
I can't-- I can't breathe.
-Somebody, get help!
-[high pitch whine]
-Somebody help!
-[rapid heart beat]
--[hyperventilating]
-[paramedic] Just breathe.
[paramedic] It's okay.
[breathing slows]
Just breathe.
Don't worry, sir.
Your daughter's with her uncle.
Remarkably, you're okay.
Might have just been dehydration
and excitement,
but you're free to go.
[soft music]
I can't do it.
I changed my mind.
It doesn't work like that.
It's what's best for her.
And I think deep down,
you know it, too.
[bird wings flapping]
Ugh!
[soft guitar music]
Seems to me
There's a whole lot
Of living left to do
For the children of Earth
Too afraid of
What others might think
Seems to me
We're all trying to
Find the same thing
All frustrated and worn
Over dreams
We were meant to let go
Maybe
We're all the same inside
Learning to live
Learning to love
Maybe
It's not about never
Falling down
But learning to rise
Back up from the ground
Seems to me
[engine turns off]
[sighs]
This is it.
I'm not coming in.
What do you mean?
My daughter agreed
to meet me in Boston.
That's--
That's great, man.
Good luck, bro.
I love you, Uncle Robert.
See you, kid.
Ring the bell.
[rings]
Oh, my.
-Who's this?
-I'm Camilla.
It's wonderful
to meet you, Camilla.
Patrick.
It's a pleasure.
Can I help you with that?
[woman] Who's that?
Ah, Eugenia it's-- it's--
it's Camilla and Patrick.
[Eugenia] Who?
Your granddaughter.
[Eugenia]
Heather didn't call, did she?
[sighs]
Um...
I'll explain inside.
Come on.
Let me help you with that.
Come on.
She wanted to make
the dolls look like me.
I could use some more tea.
Eugenia, would
you mind topping me off?
Okay.
Oh, and I remember there's
some cookies in there, right?
-Oh, yes!
-Uh-huh
Can I help?
Yes, of course.
Eugenia, we have
a helper in the house now.
Why don't you show
her the way to the kitchen?
She has her good days
and her bad days.
Some days she's herself,
and she remembers everything.
Others, she just
gets confused.
I just wish that she
and Heather had made up
before Heather died.
Oh, you-- you didn't know?
Uh, she, um--
she didn't talk
about her parents much.
Well, they had a terrible fight.
Heather wanted to drop
out of college and, uh,
well, Eugenia
would have none of that.
And she made
some choices that we--
we didn't agree with.
They said some
horrible things to each other.
And neither one
of them would apologize.
Heather, um...
called us before she died.
She told us
that the cancer had spread.
And Eugenia doesn't
remember any of that.
I'm so glad that she doesn't.
We knew when Camila
was born, but Heather, um...
she wouldn't let us see her
'cause she was
still too damn angry.
Fathers and daughters...
nothing like
it in the whole world.
And I know this must have been
a very difficult decision
for you to make.
But I am so glad you did
because having Camilla here...
[voice breaking]
it's just a little bit like
having Heather back.
Listen, um...
are you sure
you got this covered?
I mean, a four year
old is a lot of work.
[sighs]
Don't worry, Patrick.
Camilla, she's gonna
have a wonderful life.
Ah, there you are!
Hey!
Cookies!
Thank you.
It's my birthday.
What, today?
No, your birthday
is in April.
But I didn't get a party.
Well, how about we have
two parties next year?
Hmmm?
Will you be there, Daddy?
I'll definitely be there.
[soft guitar music]
-Come rest your weary head
-[banging on glass]
It's hard
Giving life to death
Some things
Can't be unsaid
But I'll try
But I'll try
Remember when
We were young
And the summer
Was never done
When did winter
Block out our sun
From our sky,
From our sky
Don't give up hope
'Cause the river still flows
And I'm coming home
And I'm coming home
It's not over yet
Hearts still
Beat in our chests
So don't let go
'Cause I'm coming home
I'm coming home
[squeaky faucet turning]
[sprinklers spraying]
We used to be
Free to roam
But we built up
These walls of stone
And they can't keep out
All our ghosts
Though we try,
Though we try
Don't give up hope
'Cause the river still flows
And I'm coming home
And I'm coming home
It's not over yet
Hearts still
Beat in our chests
So don't let go
I'm coming home
[crickets chirping]
[soft piano music]
[man] How long did
you work with Thomas' team?
Oh, a few years.
Why'd you leave?
We didn't see eye to eye.
Hmm.
I'm sorry to hear that.
I called Thomas to check
your references
and we talked
about you for a long time.
He said you were one of the best
draftsmen he'd ever seen.
He was very sad
to see you go.
Can you start next week?
Y-yeah.
-Thanks.
-All right.
[Patrick]
I know that I'm probably
the last person in the world
you want to hear from.
What I did was something
I don't expect forgiveness for.
But you need to know
that I understand my wrongs.
Even with all the hurt,
I thank God that everyone
made it out alive.
It's taken me
a long time to come to terms
with what I did
and I'm sorry that I didn't
say anything sooner.
I'm sorry about everything.
I'm a father now, too,
and I'm only beginning
to understand
how much agony I put
you all through.
I don't expect you to respond
or to feel sorry for me,
but I hope this
letter finds you well
and that one day
you and your family will
be able to forgive me.
Sincerely, Patrick Marshall.
Excuse me.
What?
You mind?
Sit up nice and tall.
There you go.
Elbow tucked.
Now pull.
You should feel it a little
more in your back now.
-Yeah?
-Yeah.
Better?
-Yeah, thanks.
-No problem, man.
Gotta help each
other out however we can.
[soft music]
[upbeat music]
[Robert]
She was unbelievable.
She's so grown up.
[Patrick] She's pretty.
I can't believe
she's related to you.
[laughs]
Oh! Look at that.
I know, I know. Grandpa.
Hey, don't rub it in.
[laughs]
We, uh-- we talked
about me moving back.
To be closer to the kids.
Oh, yeah. Uh, I meant to give
that one to you, but...
I have to tell you something.
I never called social services.
You were such a mess.
I hope you don't
hate me for it.
I don't.
Oh, wait! I got something
else I want to show you, too.
What do you think?
Whoa!
Hey, you got your wish.
All of 'em.
By the way, I got
some more of your mail.
They keep sending it to me.
[sighs]
[clears throat]
It's her birthday.
[phone ringing]
[Anna] Hello?
[rain pattering]
[Patrick] I'm sorry for
those things I said to you.
Which things?
All of 'em.
Do you mean that?
Yes.
I guess that's as good
as I'm gonna get.
I really liked you.
In spite of everything
I really wanted to try with you.
But I don't think
you're willing to change.
I am. I have.
I think you want to,
but I also think
you're saying these things
to make yourself
feel better.
-That's not true.
-Really?
The only reason
that you're here right now
is because you don't like
feeling bad about yourself.
So you're apologizing,
hoping that I'll say it's okay.
Well, it's not okay.
I know.
You're right and I--
I'm sorry.
Can we try again?
Why?
Because I was
stupid the first time.
Can't we try again, please?
You said...
that when you let
people into your life,
you get hurt.
But you don't think about
what you do to other people.
I'm sorry, Patrick.
I don't want to get hurt again.
[wind rustling]
[Patrick]
I-I mean the idea of sticking
yourself in a tin can,
going hundreds of miles
an hour and then not seeing
where you're going?
And the idea of missing
your daughter's birthday
party is worse.
Now quit being
such a poo-poo head
and get out of my car.
Here you are.
Are you okay?
Would you like a drink
once we're in the air?
-[cabin bell dings]
-Uh...
All right if you need anything,
just press that button there.
And, just so you know,
Mr. Marshall,
I'm making sure your chair
gets to our destination safely.
That's, um, very kind of you.
Well, we should all be a little
bit kinder to each other.
[soft music]
[rattling]
[cabin bell dings]
That wasn't so bad, was it?
Your chair is waiting for you.
[woman on PA]
No waiting permitted.
Loading and unloading only.
-Patrick?
-Yeah.
First time in Providence?
-No.
-Can I get your bag for you?
Come on.
[doorbell rings]
Excuse me.
Excuse me.
Do you know
where the Parks are?
Are you Patrick?
Yeah.
[machine beeping]
Daddy!
-Oh! [laughing]
-Hey.
[grunts]
-Can we--
can we talk outside?
-Oh, yeah.
Hey, go on.
Hey. Hey.
Happy birthday.
Open it.
You like it?
-Mm-hmm!
-[chuckles]
Why don't you go play?
Yeah.
[groans]
There you-- coffee.
Thanks.
[sighs]
It was just so sudden.
You know,
they say that, uh...
sh-she might not be
coming home for a while
and, uh, when she does
she's going to need...
round the clock care.
[soft music]
Eugenia is the love of my life.
We've known each other
since we were children.
[sniffles] Um...
And, um...
you just don't walk away
from a love like that.
Will you give her
what she needs?
No, no I mean it.
Do you promise me?
[sniffles] Okay.
I love you.
And I love you.
I always will.
[sniffles] Okay?
Okay. Go.
[machine beeping]
[Camilla] Can I still
have a birthday party?
[Patrick] Of course you can
have a birthday party.
Can we have cake?
Yes. Yes, we can definitely
have cake.
How old is Uncle Robert?
Oh, he's 250.
[Camilla] He's old!
[Patrick] I know.
[upbeat music]
Oh, seasons change,
But my love remains
Oh, it feels the same
But it's new
Oh, when the darkest of days
Will not drive me away
'Cause there's always light
When I'm with you
When I'm with you
When I'm with you
If you're caught in a wave
And you're drifting away
Don't give up hope
You'll be okay
Oh when you're lost
And you're scared
You can call out my name
And I will run
Till I'm with you
Till I'm with you
Till I'm with you
Till I'm with you
Till I'm with you
You can be the flame
I'll be the spark
Pulling on the strings
Of my poor heart
Dreams are all I have
Till we're together
Safe from harm
When I'm with you
I'm with you
When I'm with you
When I'm with you
When I'm with you
When I'm with you
When I'm with you
[soft music]
[music fades]
[]
[blues harmonica]
You like
When I take you shopping
For all those pretty things
I'm buyin'
You like when I'm making
Love to you
So baby stop your whining
And mind your own business
Stay out of mine
[dripping]
[gentle snoring]
[whispering] Jackpot.
-[drawer closes]
-[moans]
Hey.
What the hell are you doing?
That's my dad's watch.
And now it's mine.
-God damn it.
-[gasps]
-[bottle breaking]
-[car alarm blaring]
Aw, no.
What the hell is wrong with you?
I told you to keep that
rusted piece of crap
on your side
of the property line.
It is, you prick.
And who's that half-dressed
hussy running down my driveway?
Mind your own damn business.
You're going to pay for my car.
You can believe whatever
you want dickhead.
Asshole!
[car alarm beeps off]
[clicks]
[acoustic guitar music]
[car engines revving]
[brakes hiss]
Hey, hey, brother.
Help me out , will ya?
Come on.
I'm sorry, but I can't give
you an advance on
your disability payments,
no matter how much
you sit here and badger me.
Listen, I was robbed.
What happened to
thank you for your service?
Mr. Marshall...
[lighter flicks]
You can't light up in here.
I'm going to ask
you to put that out.
What are you
going to do about it?
Will!
Come get a problem
before it be a problem.
Uh-uh!
You're going
to have to press enter
and give me
the money I need!
I'm enter
your behind out this door.
Will!
Let's go.
Happy birthday.
Thank you for your service.
So where were you stationed?
Fallujah.
I was in Baghdad.
Is that where...
Hey, man.
Everyone's got
something wrong with them.
Sometimes I don't know
which one of us got it worse.
Yeah.
[sighs]
Oh, ho-ho!
Oh, yes.
Bless you, brother.
Thank you. Thank you.
Y-You have some more?
That's my bus fare.
Jesus.
Whatever.
No one cares.
That's not true man, I care!
'Cause we're the same.
You and me man.
-We're the same man.
-We're nothing alike.
Oh, yes we are, man.
You just don't know it yet.
They're all
bastards in there but...
fuck 'em!
Fuck 'em all!
and fuck you, too!
[taps]
Dude, Tommy.
This is like half.
It's Thomas and since
you come in half the time
you're expected to be here,
you get paid half
the rate we agreed on.
Come on man, I've been
dealing with some stuff.
Come on yourself.
I-I'm the one
taking a risk here.
I'm trying to help
you keep your benefits, man.
I mean, you come in late
stinking like a strip club.
-How does that make me look?
-You go to the same strip club!
Not every day.
I got a business to run
and I got employees
up my ass asking
why does Patrick get away
with this shit and I don't?
Because you feel sorry for me.
Admit it. You pity me.
It's not like that, man.
You know what?
I don't need your charity.
I quit.
-[dance music]
-[woman singing in Spanish]
[high pitched whine]
[high pitched whine]
[high pitched whine]
[high pitched whine]
Come back here, damn it!
-Get the hell back!
-Go to hell!
-Stop! Don't touch me!
-Where's my stuff??
Where's my stuff?
You couldn't please a woman
even if your dick was working!
Loser!
Get back here!
Come on!
Man, she stole
my father's watch!
What'd you expect?
[growls]
[engine revs]
Hey. Hey!
What the fuck?
[guitar music]
[creaks]
[pills rattling]
[music continues]
[high pitch whine]
[banging on door]
[woman] Oh, God.
Brad, I think he's hurt.
We have to help him.
[door breaking]
[woman echoing]
Help me get him up, Brad.
[echoing] Mr. Marshall?
[normal] Mr. Marshall,
are you alright?
You sure you're all right?
I'm sorry. Why are you here?
My name is Kaitlin.
This is Brad.
We're with the Department
of Child Welfare.
Are you familiar with
a woman named Heather Parks?
Um... doesn't ring a bell.
Did you get our letter?
Everything should
have been explained.
My neighbor... had my mail.
It's a veteran
community, you know?
Uh, well... uh...
Miss Parks is Camilla's mom.
Who the hell's Camilla?
She's your daughter.
[laughs]
I'm sorry, folks.
Thanks for your help, but...
you got the wrong guy.
Patrick Samuel Marshall?
That's my name.
4215 Indian Paintbrush Road?
Uh-huh.
You can't smoke that.
I think we're done here.
But we're not, actually.
You're sure you've
never heard of Miss Parks?
Why?
She say I owe her money?
She's gonna be disappointed.
Um, unfortunately,
Miss Parks is no longer with us.
She passed away last month.
Oh, well, um...
that's too bad.
Miss Parks stated in her will
that she wants you to be
the beneficiary of her life
insurance policy
until her daughter,
your daughter, Camilla,
comes of age.
-Listen, Karen.
-Kaitlin.
Whatever.
I don't have a kid.
Okay? I'm not your guy.
If you don't mind now?
I guess we contact
the grandparents now?
Kaitlin, wait!
Hey.
You do know her.
So we slept together a few
times when I lived in San Diego.
What happened to her, anyway?
Cancer.
Apparently, it was
very fast and very awful.
Mr. Marshall, you are her
only living relative,
apart from her maternal
grandparents
-and they're getting up there.
-What about me, huh?
You think I'm in any kind
of shape to take care of a kid?
Plenty of people with
disabilities raise families,
Mr. Marshall.
I don't have a disability,
I'm vertically challenged.
And besides, I like my life.
I don't need some kid coming
in and messing it up.
-I'm happy.
-Really?
Why do you want me
to take her anyways? Huh?
What, are you, nuts?
Maybe.
Or maybe I've just seen too many
kids fall through the cracks
when they get in the system.
You've been given
a gift, Mr. Marshall.
And you're throwing it away.
It's a waste of time.
I'm sorry about your door,
Mr. Marshall. We'll fix it.
[clears throat]
You said there's money?
Yes.
How much?
$4,000 a month.
To cover her expenses,
cost of living.
[chuckles]
[softly] Screw you, Tommy.
[clears throat]
You've convinced me.
I'll do it. I'll take her.
[together] You will?
Sure. Why not?
Like you said,
how hard could it be?
You'll have to make some
serious lifestyle changes...
-immediately.
-I'm flexible.
You can't smoke around
her, Mr. Marshall.
She's borderline asthmatic.
-No problem.
-You'll have to clean
your residence.
You'll have to get her a bed,
a safe place to sleep.
-Toys, clothes.
-Yeah, about that.
Any way you can
give me an advance
so I can, uh, do all
the stuff you're talking
about and, uh...
fix the door?
Well, then where do I sign?
[electronic dance music]
How you doing, Tommy?
Thomas.
And didn't they 86 you here?
Coming right up, hot stuff.
What are you doing, man?
Coming for a drink.
You know, minding
my own business,
not stabbing my friends
in the back.
No one stabbed you in the back.
You did that to yourself.
Yeah.
Where'd you get
all that money, anyway?
Mind your business, Tommy.
Next round's on me.
A little charity
from me to you.
Sweet guy.
Hey, Mr. Sunshine!
You wanna meet up sometime?
Bright lights in your eyes
Flashy talk and whispers
Save me some night time
Just call and drop a dime
Light me up
And set me loose time
Oh, my, oh, my,
Mr. Sunshine
Oh, my, oh, my,
Call me sometime!
Oh, my, oh my,
Mr. Sunshine!
[text alert tone]
[record scratch]
Oh, this fucking guy.
Tommy boy. Tommy boy.
[music slows and distorts]
[pounding on door]
[pounding]
Oh!
Hello. Excuse me!
Is Mr. Marshall home?
Oh, oh, h-hi. Hello.
Hey, um, how are ya?
Um, where is she?
Mr. Marshall, I told you
I was coming by for a home
check today.
Oh, she's not here?
She's in the car.
-Well, can I see her?
-After we make sure things
are good here first.
May I come in?
Oh, yeah, right,
right, right, right. Um...
-Come on in.
-Thank you.
Mr. Marshall, I feel like you're
trying to fail on purpose here.
No, I-I-I'm not. I swear.
You know, I-I-I-I'm sorry.
I'm-I'm trying here.
-I really am.
-Have you been drinking?
I... spilled
a beer... on the floor.
Did you get a car seat?
No need. I don't drive.
A bed?
I have an appointment today
at a store for a bed.
Um, you know, I, uh...
I didn't know how big she was,
so I didn't want to get
the wrong size.
Mr. Marshall, you have
got to help me help you.
I know. And...
I promise I'm getting
it taken care of.
I'm...
I've made some
really good progress.
I can show you her room.
Can I meet her now?
[clattering]
[soft music]
Hi.
Why don't we all go
inside and get settled okay?
Yeah.
[sighs]
Sign there.
-And there.
-Uh-huh.
One more.
Okay.
[clears throat]
Brad?
[exhales]
You need to get a real
bank account Mr. Marshall.
And you need to fix that door.
Pleasure doing
business with you.
Okay, sweetie.
You be good.
Brad?
[door closing gently]
[clears throat]
Wanna go shopping?
[upbeat music]
Give me that one.
Yeah.
[doors chime]
Hey, how about this one?
I'm a big girl.
Well, they don't
have any big girl beds.
What about that one?
[whines]
-No, no, no, no, no, no.
-Can I help you, sir?
I want my mommy.
Oh, hey.
Shh. We'll find your mommy.
Uh, I'm sorry.
I thought she was with you.
Yeah. I'm her dad.
[whimpering, crying]
Her mom passed away recently.
Oh, you poor thing.
I'm so sorry.
No, I'll be fine.
I meant her.
Well, we need to get
Camilla here a new bed.
She says she wants a big girl
bed, but, um, I don't see any.
You got any big girl beds?
We sure do.
That one.
That one?
Don't you want a cool,
like, race car one
like this one?
Get me that one.
Give her that one.
[laughing]
I will arrange for
someone to drop this off
at your house later today.
I'm Anna, by the way.
I know.
Ah, name tag.
Yeah.
Uh, I'm Patrick.
This is, umm...
Camilla. I know.
Thanks for your help.
Sure thing.
We sell big boy
beds too, you know.
Let's go.
Bye, Camilla.
-[birds chirping]
-[children playing]
[Patrick] So what's
it like being four, huh?
Your mom let
you eat this kind of stuff?
Truth was we didn't really
know each other that well.
Well, I mean
we knew each other but...
that was before my, uh--
before my world changed.
And, uh, she and I didn't
really stay in touch afterwards.
You know it's-- it's like that
sometimes with adults.
We do stupid stuff.
Damn it, kid,
you got to give me something.
You like Arizona?
You're potty trained, right?
You don't talk much, do you?
We might get on okay.
[Camilla crying]
[grunts]
What are you screaming about?
Just stop it.
[sighs] Come on!
You just told me
you were potty trained!
[soft music]
Aw!
[groans]
[whimpers]
[birds chirping]
[sighs]
What do you want?
Cereal!
Okay.
[door creaks]
We got crackers and macaroni.
[whines]
Okay! But we can
get some cereal.
Why don't you have a car?
'Cause they won't
let me drive anymore.
Why?
Because I'm a dumba--
'Cause I did something stupid.
[branch crunching]
-[bottle breaks]
-Aw!
Shit!
-Shit!
-Whoa, don't say that!
Especially
around that Kaitlin lady.
She'll have my a--
-Just don't say the word.
-[giggles]
[beeps]
[phone clicking]
You wanna help me with this?
Be careful of the glass.
-[door closing]
-[sighs]
Go wash your hands.
[sighs]
[phone beeps]
[chuckles]
Reply to Anna.
I don't think I can
leave her alone. Send.
-[phone beeps]
-[laughs]
Cereal!
Okay.
[Bugs Bunny on TV]
Please let me in!
-Hey. This scene oughta
get me the Academy Award.
-[giggles]
Say goodbye to
Uncle Louie for me.
[phone beeps]
The first night
was a little rough,
but we made
it through all right. Period.
[phone beeps]
[phone beeps]
[chuckles]
I didn't see any at the store.
[phone beeps]
Listen dot-dot-dot...
-I don't think dot-dot-dot...
-[phone beeps]
Seems pretty straightforward.
I don't see
what the big deal is.
-[loud crash]
-[glass breaking]
Hey, what the--
-[Camilla shrieking]
-Bad girl
-She's such a bad girl
-Come back!
-Hey!
-Yeah!
Bad girl
She's such a bad girl
She's good when she's bad
She's such a bad girl
[roars]
She's such a bad girl
Yeah
-[giggles]
-She's such a bad girl
[giggling continues]
What the...
Your mama and your papa
-Might think you're sweet
-Damn it!
Butter wouldn't
Melt on your tongue
-Stop! Just stop it.
-Stop the clock
-Will you brush your teeth?
-I got the news
-Brush your teeth!
-You're hotter that
The barrel of
A red hot smokin' gun
[phone beeps]
[sighs]
[soft music]
[laughing on TV]
-[woman on TV] Come back here,
you little monster!
-[knock at the door]
Come back here
and clean this mess!
Why you... come...
[TV turns off]
-Hi.
-Shh. I just got her down.
[whispering] Oh! Sorry.
[softly] Come on.
She looks like a little angel.
Yeah,
she's a fucking terrorist.
Oh, come on.
It's one little girl.
I used to have to
babysit my sisters.
Three of them.
I was starting to think
I wasn't going to see you again.
Why is that?
You got all weird on me.
I put myself out there
and you left me hanging.
I got back to you.
Yeah, like days later.
I'm not good with...
well, you're
here now, aren't you?
Yeah. I am.
Here. I'll help you
put her in bed.
You got kids?
Not yet, but I love 'em.
You got the whiskey?
Something better.
She's, um...
borderline asthmatic, so...
we can't smoke around her.
What?
Nothing.
So how'd
you get my number anyway?
Your customer service file.
[chuckles]
Isn't that illegal
or something?
So how is it?
You look
a little out of your depth.
[laughs]
Okay, I think.
I mean, I haven't
killed her yet, so...
Mm-hmm. [laughs]
It's not like she can tell me
what she wants all
the time, so...
I'm just playing it by ear.
But...
honestly, every other
woman I've met
has left me guessing so
why would this
be any different?
She's just a kid.
She's been through a lot.
You both have.
Yeah. This just
came out of nowhere.
You and her mom
not close?
I mean, she had a nice ass
and served me wings
so we hooked up
a few times before my, um...
[laughs]
-I'm so sorry.
-[laughs]
I say dumb stuff. Um...
Yeah, we were
never serious.
-Mm-hmm.
-No.
I mean I didn't even know
I was a dad till recently.
Not until Social Services
showed up at my door.
That's wild.
Tell me about it.
Well, for what it's worth,
I think you're doing
an amazing job.
You can stop messing with me.
I don't have any money.
I'm not messing with you.
I mean that.
I really do.
Plus, I like you.
You barely know me.
Sure, but I like
what I see so far.
And what's that?
Someone who's
looking for something.
I tend to get hurt when
I let people into my life.
Try being a woman.
[laughs]
And, uh,
this don't bother you?
What, the chair?
No.
The dating pool's
small enough here as it is.
Why limit myself?
Plus, you're not the only
guy in a chair I've been with.
-[forced laugh]
-[laughs]
Now my feelings are hurt.
You're a terrible liar.
Don't take offense,
but, um...
the last time
I let someone in,
they robbed me.
Don't you take offense,
but, uh...
I don't see a lot
in here worth stealing.
[gasps]
Given how much
you run your mouth,
something tells me you'd be
pretty good with your tongue.
You want to find out?
[soft music]
[moaning]
[tapping on door]
[tapping on door]
[tapping on door]
[tapping on door]
[lock clicks]
I found her playing
in the goddamn street!
Get in here.
You're not fit
to be a parent!
Okay,
that's totally unnecessary.
-I can smell the weed!
-Leave!
You're welcome. Asshole!
She's settled in now.
Are you sure?
I put her in bed.
I shut her door.
You shouldn't have come.
You're acting
like this is my fault.
Isn't it?
You can't be serious.
I can't do this.
Hey, it was just an accident.
No, this.
I can't do this.
You need to go.
Now.
It's three in the morning.
So?
Why are you doing this?
The moment I let
people into my life...
things get fucked up.
And I'm the one who
has to pay the price for it.
This was a mistake.
[soft music]
[door slams]
So that's it?
Sign and it's done?
Her grandparents have agreed
to take her, but they can't
pick her up.
-Why not?
-I suspect it has something
to do with their age.
Well then how are
they gonna take care of her?
Well, Mr. Marshall,
this was your decision.
She either goes to live with
her grandparents in Providence
or she goes into foster care.
You can fly or drive her.
I'll fly her.
I'll buy the ticket.
Tickets.
You have to accompany her.
-Why?
-Because she's four.
The minimum age for
a child to fly alone is five.
Do you want to
wait another year?
-I don't fly.
-Why?
Do you know what it's like
for people in wheelchairs
when they fly?
They break my chair it's like
they've taken away my freedom.
-Then drive her.
-I can't. I don't drive.
A bus then.
Then what do you suggest,
Mr. Marshall?
I'll take her.
You have transportation?
Yeah. A friend.
-But I'm gonna need
more money for the trip.
-Mr. Marshall!
It's not for me.
Okay? They're not
going to do it for free.
I'm going to have to pay them.
For what it's worth...
I'm really glad that you tried
to make this work.
I don't have anyone else.
I wonder why.
Please.
After the way you treated me,
are you kidding?
You accused me
of child endangerment.
I was upset. I'm sorry.
I can't just take off for
a road trip for several weeks.
Ask someone else.
So that's it, huh?
I mean, you have sex
with me and then dump me.
What are you, some devotee
with a wheelchair fetish?
You, come!
-You don't talk
to me like that.
-I was kidding.
-You don't get
to treat me like that!
-Lighten up!
Look, I'm sorry. Please.
It won't be for weeks.
Like two max. I'll pay you.
No.
Why not?
Because I don't want to.
I have taken shit
off of guys my entire life
and I thought...
you know, I don't--
I don't know what I thought,
but I was wrong.
I was fucking wrong. Again!
If you wouldn't
have brought the weed...
You're an asshole.
I actually
almost convinced myself
that the other night
was a one off,
and you were
just a bit overwhelmed.
But this is exactly who you are.
Even though
it's completely selfish,
at least you are doing
the right thing for once.
For her sake.
[soft guitar music]
[knocks]
[neighbor] We've been
neighbors for three years
and this is the first time
you've been in my kitchen.
and it's to ask me for a favor.
A huge favor.
After you've been
nothing but an ass--
a poo-poo head to me.
Listen, I'll--
I'll fix your car.
And I'll pay you.
A thousand bucks, is that fair?
-No.
-No?
-No.
-Why not?
Because you're a poo-poo head!
Come on, Camilla.
Let's go.
[door closes]
Hey!
Three grand,
fix my car and I'll do it.
No!
Then find somebody else.
Fine.
I'll get the car
fixed first thing.
Don't keep me waiting.
Here you go.
I'm staying with
Grandma and Grandpa?
For a while.
I think it's best for you.
Why?
Because, um...
you deserve more
than what I can give you.
But...
I love you...
Daddy.
[sharp breath]
[clears throat]
Get some sleep.
We got a big day tomorrow.
[soft music]
Let's go.
Where's her car seat?
You-- you can't take a kid
on a cross-country road trip
without a car seat.
Why not?
It's the law, dummy.
[sighs] Get in.
Well, would you pop
the trunk and help me
with the chair first?
[car horns honking]
[lounge music]
[car horns honking]
Are you gonna drive
like a goddamn grandpa
the entire trip?
If it pisses you off,
then yes.
Go somewhere else.
-It's the closest place.
-Find something else!
This one has
the highest safety rating.
My older sister
swears by this one.
She's so cute.
How old is she?
-Four.
-[all] Aw!
She's adorable. Uncle...?
He's not her uncle.
What the heck is all this?
You're gonna to need
all this stuff for your trip.
No, we don't. Put it back.
But he said you don't have
anything for her.
You can't let her get bored.
Trust me, you'll regret it.
[cash register beeping]
Okay, sweetheart,
let's get you buckled in.
Here. I got it. I got it.
-I got it.
-Are you-- are you sure?
-Yeah. Look, I'm her dad,
all right?
-Okay.
Unless you're coming on this
trip with us, I'm gonna have
to do it at some point.
[laughs]
Here, I got this.
I got it. Little further.
Little further...
-You need a hand?
-Here.
[seatbelt clicks]
[Camilla] I have
to go to the bathroom!
[chuckle]
[soft music]
Where's your hands?
Don't ask questions like that.
Why shouldn't she?
It's rude.
Is it more rude for
her to find out about me
than it is to stare?
A long time ago
I served in the Army
and my job was to make sure
my friends didn't get hurt
by bombs.
And one day
I did my job too well.
And here we are.
I bet your daddy
has similar stories.
I wanna do it.
Give it a try.
Squeeze it together.
Good job.
Hey, hey, stop that.
-Stop. Hey, stop it.
-Just let her do it.
She's my daughter.
Not for long.
-We're leaving.
-I'm still eating.
Fine. We'll wait
for you in the car.
Let's go.
Let's go!
What the hell are you doing?
[Camilla crying]
What?
You can't leave
a kid in a car!
Well, they told me
I can't smoke around her.
You dipshit!
She could die!
It's 100 degrees in there!
It's okay. Shh, shh,
shh, shh, shh, shh...
-[crying continues]
-It's all right
[neighbor] The wheels on
The bus go round and round
Round and round,
Round and round...
Again.
The wheels on the bus go
Round and round,
Round and round
Round and round,
The wheels on the bus
Go round and round
All through the town
Sing with me, Camilla.
Let's do the wipers.
[both]
The wipers on the bus
Go swish, swish, swish
Swish, swish, swish,
Swish, swish, swish
The wipers on the bus
Go swish, swish, swish
All through the town
The baby on the bus
Goes wah, wah, wah
Wah, wah, wah
[Camilla]
Wah, wah, wah
The baby on the bus
Goes wah, wah, wah
All through the town
[soft music]
[Camilla] Story time.
I don't have any stories.
I want Uncle Robert.
He's not your uncle.
[whining]
Okay, okay, okay, fine.
Um...
once upon a time...
there was a little
princess named Camilla.
And she went
to go live in a castle
far away from her mommy.
But she couldn't
get there by herself.
She needed the help
of a knight
who would take her through
the forest because the dragon
-would just eat her up.
-[gasps]
[chuckles]
So she got a knight
to take her on the back
of a golden chariot.
And, uh, they needed
the help
of an evil sorcerer
who had the only
keys to the chariot.
So they gave him money
and he took them there.
And when they got there,
Princess Camilla really
liked it.
And she lived
happily ever after
with her fairy god-grandparents.
Where did the knight go?
Um, he went back home.
Where?
Arizona.
Why?
Because that's
where he's from.
How come?
Because he moved
from another state.
With Mommy?
No, not with Mommy.
-Why?
-Because it didn't work out.
Why?
Enough questions.
[chuckles]
Water, please.
[whispering] Good night.
Daddy?
Don't go.
[soft music]
-You got it!
-Good shot!
Here we go. Ready?
Oh, good catch.
Throw it back. Oh, good shot.
Ooooh, hoooo! Good job!
Camilla!
Five more minutes, okay?
[Robert and Camilla]
Twinkle twinkle little star
How I wonder
What you are
Up above
The world so high
Like a diamond
In the sky
[all]
Twinkle, twinkle,
Little star
How I wonder
What you are
[upbeat music]
[Robert]
Thank you. Thank you.
[gasps] If she just
isn't the cutest thing.
How old is your granddaughter?
Four. Going on 40.
[laughs]
Mine were the same.
Aw. They grow up so fast.
Enjoy it while you can.
[laughs]
Why'd you let that lady think
she was your granddaughter?
What difference does it make?
-She's not.
-So?
So that's lying.
Oh, coming from you
that's rich.
I tell you what, next time
somebody asks I'll tell him
I'm driving my prick
neighbor across the country
so he can dump his kid on
strangers 'cause he's selfish.
How about that?
You're a poo-poo head.
Well, at least
I know when I'm wrong.
You think this
is the wrong decision,
just say it.
I think by all accounts
it's what's best for her.
But know, this.
She's the best thing
that's ever gonna happen to you.
[doo-wop music]
I cried my heart out
I wished on a star
I swear I love you, dear
Wherever you are
I prayed in the chapel
A prayer from my heart
My life's been
So lonely, dear
Since we've been apart
Come here.
Hey!
Dress up!
No, not now.
Please?
Tomorrow.
Promise?
Yeah, I promise.
[Patrick] What?
[Robert] Nothing.
You do make one ugly woman.
Well, good thing
you're not my type.
-[Camilla giggles]
-I'd search the seven seas
No matter how far
I'd give the world
You forgetting something?
Let's go.
[car door shuts]
How long did you serve?
A few years.
How, uh--
how did you, um...
That's okay.
Was a few years before I could
open up about my injuries.
Except they got a name
for it now.
PTSD.
That tattoo on your back.
I saw it at the pool.
What is it?
It's a Daruma doll.
A what?
A Daruma doll.
I got it when I was overseas.
You make a wish,
color in one eye
and color in the other eye
when the wish comes true.
What'd you wish for?
[chuckles] Forgiveness.
For what?
A lot of things really.
And until I can
get it for all of them...
it's gonna stay blank.
Do you have any tattoos?
[engine sputtering]
I thought
you said you got it fixed!
The windshield!
-[Robert] Son of a--
-[pneumatic wrench whirs]
Oh! She's in bad shape.
I can get her for you by,
uh, tomorrow morning.
That's the best
you can hope for.
How much?
-Twelve hundred.
-Jesus!
Hey, hey, hey, hey!
This is
a Christian establishment.
I don't appreciate you taking
the Lord's name in vain.
Listen,
her mom died recently
and we have to get her to
her grandparents in a few days.
I'm sure as a Christian,
you can understand
the importance of family.
I'll do it for a thousand,
no less!
[clears throat]
It's 1200 bucks.
-Son of a...
-It's a thousand.
Well, which is it?
It's a thousand.
But he's not going to
fix it until we pay him.
You owe me half.
[sighs]
Pay the man. We need
to get rooms for tonight.
[Camilla]
You will take a bite
and then you'll go to bed
because you were bad.
Hey, what happened
to these guys?
This one is me.
This one is Daddy.
And this one
is Uncle Robert.
[chuckles]
He's not your...
Why are we back here?
[sighs]
Because the car broke down.
Why?
I don't know.
But we're gonna get it fixed.
[distant electronic bass]
Tea, Daddy?
Yeah.
[pulsing electronic music]
I'm the stain
Despoiled your heart
Binding all
You see and hark
You are not a chosen one
For I'm the God
That you serve
Bow to me.
I'll let you feed
the aching
You can't quench nor seek
Reap my gifts,
My exudate
Bite the shiny apple
Cut it off
Cut it off
Cut it off
[groans]
[winces]
Camilla?
Camilla?
Camilla?!
Camilla!
Camilla!
Hey!
Hey! What are you doing?
Why are you taking
my daughter?
Huh?!
I was right about you.
-No...
-I wanted to be wrong,
but I guess
it's just who you are.
No, no, no.
Y-y-you can't do this.
Y-you can't just take her.
I'm her father!
All right? I didn't
mean to. I didn't...
Didn't mean to what?
I pulled you off
the floor slobbering drunk.
-I called Protective Services
and I told them what you did.
-No.
They agree I should
be the one to take her.
You can see
yourself home from here.
You can't do this to me!
To you?
It's all about you!
It's not about
that little girl at all!
I've seen what
people like you can do
and if there's anything I can
do to keep one more little girl
from getting her heart
broken by her daddy,
then I'm gonna to do it!
Now, move aside!
Please.
I fucked up.
But I don't know
what I'm doing.
Hell, I didn't even
know I was a father...
until recently.
[softly] Please.
We've got about two days
before we get to Providence.
Two days.
And you better use 'em
to be the best damn daddy
you can be.
Because you won't
get another chance.
And I don't mean
with me, but with her.
Because once she's gone...
she's gone!
[soft music]
Go get your shit.
Why'd you do it?
If I knew
that I wouldn't have done it.
[soft piano music]
Been left with half a lung
It's been turbulent,
It's been fun
While I was spinning, oh,
You were spilling your
toys out of the pram
We need to get going.
Give her a few minutes, man.
She's been cooped
up in the car for hours.
I said we'd be there
by Saturday.
Well, they can wait.
Besides...
this is our time.
Finding comfort
In the dead
When the living won't sleep
It's too hard to rest
With a mind that wants
To just speak and just speak
Take from the poor
Give to the meek
I'm meeting someone.
What?
I'm meeting someone.
At least, I hope
I'm meeting someone.
I-in two days.
That's why we have
to be there on time.
The truth at last.
Who is she?
Another retail clerk
or a woman at a fruit stand?
Oh, someone important.
Who is it?
My daughter.
I didn't know
you had a daughter.
They could fill Lake Michigan
with what you don't know
about me.
It's too hard to rest
With a mind that wants
To just speak and just speak
Take from the poor
Give to the meek
Start a new war
Hear the march
Of hearts beating
I can't seem to breathe in
[Camilla] Is Uncle Robert
coming with us
to Grandma and Grandpa?
He's not your...
Yeah.
For a little while.
He's got to go see someone.
Who?
His daughter.
Is she my age?
No, she's, uh--
she's a bit older than you.
How much older?
45 years would be my guess.
-That's old!
-[laughs]
-Yeah.
-How old are you?
One hundred and seven.
Mommy was 31.
Well, how do you know that?
She told me.
What else did she tell you?
[soft music]
That...
she was sorry she got sick
and she'll miss me.
But that I had
a really nice daddy
who loved me
more than anything.
What's wrong, Daddy?
[sighs] Nothing.
Um...
All better?
[dial tone]
[dialing]
[ringing]
Hello, this is Anna.
Hello?
[music on jukebox]
What is this?
Chicken fried rice.
What does it look like?
She hasn't had
her breakfast yet.
Well, when is the next time
you're gonna get to share
a banana split
with your daughter?
Grab a spoon.
Would be awful if
we were a day behind?
We're already
pushing it as it is.
I know,
but it's like you said...
when else will we have?
[music continues]
[busy arcade sounds]
-Ooh!
-Yay!
Yay!
[together] Yay!
[Robert] All right!
I wasn't hurt in Iraq.
I had just moved
away from San Diego.
I guess I'd been
sleeping with Heather...
Camilla's mom.
And others.
I didn't care
about any of them.
I didn't even remember
Heather's name
until those people brought
Camilla to my door.
I'm not a good person.
I was like
that before my accident.
I got in the car
and that's all I remember.
They say the family
in the other car...
if they wouldn't have been
wearing their seat belts...
The night Camilla snuck out...
if I'd been
driving down that road...
I thought after my injury
I'd-- I'd calm down.
My dad's been dead
for years, you know?
I got no excuses.
But I just got
angrier and angrier.
I'm afraid of what she'll
become if she stays with me.
I wasn't the best dad either.
But I'm trying to do better.
That's all you can do...
is try to be better
than the example that you had.
Took me a long
time to figure that out.
You hide in that chair.
It's not
your body that's broken.
You can't fix that.
But you can fix this.
Wait, where's Camilla?
-Camilla!
-Camilla!
[together] Camilla!
Camilla!
-Camilla!
-Camilla! [gasping]
Are you all right?
What's wrong?
I can't-- I can't-- I can't--
I can't-- I can't breathe.
-Somebody, get help!
-[high pitch whine]
-Somebody help!
-[rapid heart beat]
--[hyperventilating]
-[paramedic] Just breathe.
[paramedic] It's okay.
[breathing slows]
Just breathe.
Don't worry, sir.
Your daughter's with her uncle.
Remarkably, you're okay.
Might have just been dehydration
and excitement,
but you're free to go.
[soft music]
I can't do it.
I changed my mind.
It doesn't work like that.
It's what's best for her.
And I think deep down,
you know it, too.
[bird wings flapping]
Ugh!
[soft guitar music]
Seems to me
There's a whole lot
Of living left to do
For the children of Earth
Too afraid of
What others might think
Seems to me
We're all trying to
Find the same thing
All frustrated and worn
Over dreams
We were meant to let go
Maybe
We're all the same inside
Learning to live
Learning to love
Maybe
It's not about never
Falling down
But learning to rise
Back up from the ground
Seems to me
[engine turns off]
[sighs]
This is it.
I'm not coming in.
What do you mean?
My daughter agreed
to meet me in Boston.
That's--
That's great, man.
Good luck, bro.
I love you, Uncle Robert.
See you, kid.
Ring the bell.
[rings]
Oh, my.
-Who's this?
-I'm Camilla.
It's wonderful
to meet you, Camilla.
Patrick.
It's a pleasure.
Can I help you with that?
[woman] Who's that?
Ah, Eugenia it's-- it's--
it's Camilla and Patrick.
[Eugenia] Who?
Your granddaughter.
[Eugenia]
Heather didn't call, did she?
[sighs]
Um...
I'll explain inside.
Come on.
Let me help you with that.
Come on.
She wanted to make
the dolls look like me.
I could use some more tea.
Eugenia, would
you mind topping me off?
Okay.
Oh, and I remember there's
some cookies in there, right?
-Oh, yes!
-Uh-huh
Can I help?
Yes, of course.
Eugenia, we have
a helper in the house now.
Why don't you show
her the way to the kitchen?
She has her good days
and her bad days.
Some days she's herself,
and she remembers everything.
Others, she just
gets confused.
I just wish that she
and Heather had made up
before Heather died.
Oh, you-- you didn't know?
Uh, she, um--
she didn't talk
about her parents much.
Well, they had a terrible fight.
Heather wanted to drop
out of college and, uh,
well, Eugenia
would have none of that.
And she made
some choices that we--
we didn't agree with.
They said some
horrible things to each other.
And neither one
of them would apologize.
Heather, um...
called us before she died.
She told us
that the cancer had spread.
And Eugenia doesn't
remember any of that.
I'm so glad that she doesn't.
We knew when Camila
was born, but Heather, um...
she wouldn't let us see her
'cause she was
still too damn angry.
Fathers and daughters...
nothing like
it in the whole world.
And I know this must have been
a very difficult decision
for you to make.
But I am so glad you did
because having Camilla here...
[voice breaking]
it's just a little bit like
having Heather back.
Listen, um...
are you sure
you got this covered?
I mean, a four year
old is a lot of work.
[sighs]
Don't worry, Patrick.
Camilla, she's gonna
have a wonderful life.
Ah, there you are!
Hey!
Cookies!
Thank you.
It's my birthday.
What, today?
No, your birthday
is in April.
But I didn't get a party.
Well, how about we have
two parties next year?
Hmmm?
Will you be there, Daddy?
I'll definitely be there.
[soft guitar music]
-Come rest your weary head
-[banging on glass]
It's hard
Giving life to death
Some things
Can't be unsaid
But I'll try
But I'll try
Remember when
We were young
And the summer
Was never done
When did winter
Block out our sun
From our sky,
From our sky
Don't give up hope
'Cause the river still flows
And I'm coming home
And I'm coming home
It's not over yet
Hearts still
Beat in our chests
So don't let go
'Cause I'm coming home
I'm coming home
[squeaky faucet turning]
[sprinklers spraying]
We used to be
Free to roam
But we built up
These walls of stone
And they can't keep out
All our ghosts
Though we try,
Though we try
Don't give up hope
'Cause the river still flows
And I'm coming home
And I'm coming home
It's not over yet
Hearts still
Beat in our chests
So don't let go
I'm coming home
[crickets chirping]
[soft piano music]
[man] How long did
you work with Thomas' team?
Oh, a few years.
Why'd you leave?
We didn't see eye to eye.
Hmm.
I'm sorry to hear that.
I called Thomas to check
your references
and we talked
about you for a long time.
He said you were one of the best
draftsmen he'd ever seen.
He was very sad
to see you go.
Can you start next week?
Y-yeah.
-Thanks.
-All right.
[Patrick]
I know that I'm probably
the last person in the world
you want to hear from.
What I did was something
I don't expect forgiveness for.
But you need to know
that I understand my wrongs.
Even with all the hurt,
I thank God that everyone
made it out alive.
It's taken me
a long time to come to terms
with what I did
and I'm sorry that I didn't
say anything sooner.
I'm sorry about everything.
I'm a father now, too,
and I'm only beginning
to understand
how much agony I put
you all through.
I don't expect you to respond
or to feel sorry for me,
but I hope this
letter finds you well
and that one day
you and your family will
be able to forgive me.
Sincerely, Patrick Marshall.
Excuse me.
What?
You mind?
Sit up nice and tall.
There you go.
Elbow tucked.
Now pull.
You should feel it a little
more in your back now.
-Yeah?
-Yeah.
Better?
-Yeah, thanks.
-No problem, man.
Gotta help each
other out however we can.
[soft music]
[upbeat music]
[Robert]
She was unbelievable.
She's so grown up.
[Patrick] She's pretty.
I can't believe
she's related to you.
[laughs]
Oh! Look at that.
I know, I know. Grandpa.
Hey, don't rub it in.
[laughs]
We, uh-- we talked
about me moving back.
To be closer to the kids.
Oh, yeah. Uh, I meant to give
that one to you, but...
I have to tell you something.
I never called social services.
You were such a mess.
I hope you don't
hate me for it.
I don't.
Oh, wait! I got something
else I want to show you, too.
What do you think?
Whoa!
Hey, you got your wish.
All of 'em.
By the way, I got
some more of your mail.
They keep sending it to me.
[sighs]
[clears throat]
It's her birthday.
[phone ringing]
[Anna] Hello?
[rain pattering]
[Patrick] I'm sorry for
those things I said to you.
Which things?
All of 'em.
Do you mean that?
Yes.
I guess that's as good
as I'm gonna get.
I really liked you.
In spite of everything
I really wanted to try with you.
But I don't think
you're willing to change.
I am. I have.
I think you want to,
but I also think
you're saying these things
to make yourself
feel better.
-That's not true.
-Really?
The only reason
that you're here right now
is because you don't like
feeling bad about yourself.
So you're apologizing,
hoping that I'll say it's okay.
Well, it's not okay.
I know.
You're right and I--
I'm sorry.
Can we try again?
Why?
Because I was
stupid the first time.
Can't we try again, please?
You said...
that when you let
people into your life,
you get hurt.
But you don't think about
what you do to other people.
I'm sorry, Patrick.
I don't want to get hurt again.
[wind rustling]
[Patrick]
I-I mean the idea of sticking
yourself in a tin can,
going hundreds of miles
an hour and then not seeing
where you're going?
And the idea of missing
your daughter's birthday
party is worse.
Now quit being
such a poo-poo head
and get out of my car.
Here you are.
Are you okay?
Would you like a drink
once we're in the air?
-[cabin bell dings]
-Uh...
All right if you need anything,
just press that button there.
And, just so you know,
Mr. Marshall,
I'm making sure your chair
gets to our destination safely.
That's, um, very kind of you.
Well, we should all be a little
bit kinder to each other.
[soft music]
[rattling]
[cabin bell dings]
That wasn't so bad, was it?
Your chair is waiting for you.
[woman on PA]
No waiting permitted.
Loading and unloading only.
-Patrick?
-Yeah.
First time in Providence?
-No.
-Can I get your bag for you?
Come on.
[doorbell rings]
Excuse me.
Excuse me.
Do you know
where the Parks are?
Are you Patrick?
Yeah.
[machine beeping]
Daddy!
-Oh! [laughing]
-Hey.
[grunts]
-Can we--
can we talk outside?
-Oh, yeah.
Hey, go on.
Hey. Hey.
Happy birthday.
Open it.
You like it?
-Mm-hmm!
-[chuckles]
Why don't you go play?
Yeah.
[groans]
There you-- coffee.
Thanks.
[sighs]
It was just so sudden.
You know,
they say that, uh...
sh-she might not be
coming home for a while
and, uh, when she does
she's going to need...
round the clock care.
[soft music]
Eugenia is the love of my life.
We've known each other
since we were children.
[sniffles] Um...
And, um...
you just don't walk away
from a love like that.
Will you give her
what she needs?
No, no I mean it.
Do you promise me?
[sniffles] Okay.
I love you.
And I love you.
I always will.
[sniffles] Okay?
Okay. Go.
[machine beeping]
[Camilla] Can I still
have a birthday party?
[Patrick] Of course you can
have a birthday party.
Can we have cake?
Yes. Yes, we can definitely
have cake.
How old is Uncle Robert?
Oh, he's 250.
[Camilla] He's old!
[Patrick] I know.
[upbeat music]
Oh, seasons change,
But my love remains
Oh, it feels the same
But it's new
Oh, when the darkest of days
Will not drive me away
'Cause there's always light
When I'm with you
When I'm with you
When I'm with you
If you're caught in a wave
And you're drifting away
Don't give up hope
You'll be okay
Oh when you're lost
And you're scared
You can call out my name
And I will run
Till I'm with you
Till I'm with you
Till I'm with you
Till I'm with you
Till I'm with you
You can be the flame
I'll be the spark
Pulling on the strings
Of my poor heart
Dreams are all I have
Till we're together
Safe from harm
When I'm with you
I'm with you
When I'm with you
When I'm with you
When I'm with you
When I'm with you
When I'm with you
[soft music]
[music fades]