Happy's Place (2024) s02e07 Episode Script

1
So I had Steve work up a spreadsheet.
And as you can see, it's
our least popular appetizer.
Well, goodbye, Fresh Tennessee Shrimp.
You wasn't fooling anybody anyway.
I want to ask Emmett to
come up with something
to replace it with, maybe
something plant-based.
Or maybe something that
ate plants when it was a pig.
Ha ha. Okay.
That's great, Isabella. Let's do it.
Oh, well, now you're just going
to have to come up with another
project to keep Steve busy.
- Mm-hmm.
- Why?
Because it's his slow time.
And if he has nothing else to do,
he drives everyone nuts trying to help.
- Mm-hmm.
- Yeah.
I thought it would be fun
for you to have someone
follow you and learn
your secrets for when you,
you know, pass on.
You keep it up, and I'll
make sure you go first.
Stay.
He's your problem now.
Emmett's in a mood.
Steve, we talked about this.
If you don't have any accounting to do,
- you don't have to come in.
- But I want to.
My therapist said I should use this time
to get out of my comfort zone.
Yeah, but you're taking
everybody else out of theirs.
Yeah, I think your therapist meant
more out of your comfort
zone, as in, more outside.
My therapist thinks I shouldn't listen
to wannabe therapists.
He's your problem now.
Maybe you should think about
getting a hobby or something.
[GASPS] Oh, you should
take a class in telepathy.
I'm a amateur mind reader myself.
- Really?
- Yeah.
Watch this. Mm-hmm. Okay.
All right.
Bobbie, think of a number
between one and 100.
- No.
- Ha ha!
Okay, and, Steve, don't say a word
because I know exactly
what you're thinking.
Pfft.
And do you know who
didn't believe I was psychic?
You like movies.
Why don't you go to one of those?
Preferably one that lasts
about three or four or five hours.
Mm, no, they're all superhero movies
or TikTok stars or sequels.
Plus, the Reese's Pieces are $9.
- What about this?
- Oh.
Local business seeks
actors for commercial.
- Acting?
- Why not?
You always said you put on one-man plays
for your stuffed animals.
Oh, that's so cute.
I can just picture little
eight-year-old Steve
acting for his teddy bears.
"Eight"? Yeah, that sounds right.
So, uh, what business
is the commercial for?
Ah, don't tell me.
Mm.
Something to do with candy.
Mel's Mattress Mania.
And what are the initials?
M and M.
And M.
This sounds perfect for you.
- You think so?
- I know so.
I mean, something about
you just screams drama.
I mean, what would it hurt to
go down there and check it out?
Okay, you convinced me.
I'm definitely going
to think about it.
Not in here.
I'm going to think about it over here.
Sometimes it feels
like a big ol' fight ♪
To get through the day ♪
And sleep on through the night ♪
But here you'll find a place ♪
That'll surely lift your spirits ♪
You belong at Happy's Place ♪
Hey, Gabby.
The brains of the operation over here
wants me to come up
with a new appetizer.
First of all, I don't
hate that nickname.
I just think a new appetizer
would be a nice change
for the regulars.
[SCOFFS] You want to change something?
Change the regulars.
Anyway, just a heads-up
after I'm done fiddling with it,
we're going to need to print
up some new app menus.
- Mm-hmm.
- All right.
Whoa, uh, hang on a second.
Don't I get to test it first?
I mean, it was my idea.
Test it?
Oh, no, she didn't mean test it.
She meant applaud it, like we always do.
Right, huh?
Do it!
No, actually, I meant test it.
Okay, whatever.
What is your game, lady?
Are you one of those adrenaline junkies
that loves to go around poking bears?
- What's the problem?
- "What's the problem?"
Did you hear that "whatever"?
That is a man who takes
great pride in his cooking.
I know, which is why he
deserves my honest opinion.
I don't think you
understand how pride works.
Knowing Emmett, he appreciates praise
that's actually deserved.
Maybe I am the brains of this operation.
So is Isabella going to taste-test
- Emmett's new appetizer?
- Yep.
Do we do that here?
Nope.
Oh, boy.
Your fly is down.
- [KNOCKING]
- It's open.
Do you know why I knocked first,
instead of just barging in?
Manners?
Don't be silly.
I wanted to make an
entrance like a true
actor.
You went.
- I went.
- Oh, congratulations.
When do you start? How long
are you going to be gone for,
like, four or five, six weeks?
I haven't gotten the part yet.
Oh, well, we can only hope.
So what part did you read for?
Oh, are you buying a mattress?
Selling a mattress?
Are you the mattress?
It's Customer Number Two.
He's an insomniac from
the Roaring Twenties,
who travels forward in time
to find the perfect night's sleep.
You sound like a cross between Dracula
and Katharine Hepburn.
They asked me to send an audition.
- We better get started.
- "We"?
Yeah, of course. I need a scene partner.
Oh, well, Steve, I'd love to help,
but, I mean, I got a lot of work to do.
I've got invoices and inventory.
Oh, it won't take long, I promise.
Please, Bobbie, I need this.
This is all I've got!
Ready, Bobbie? I need your best effort.
I'm trying, but we've
been at this for hours.
I don't see what was wrong
with the last dozen takes.
You're not giving me
anything to work with.
Remember, as the
salesperson, you're helpful
but also intrigued by
my outdated garments.
Steve, the whole point of this thing
was to get you out of your comfort zone.
I was fine in mine.
It's just until I get the part.
Then I'll be on set.
"On set" I love Hollywood lingo!
- Okay.
- [CAMERA BEEPS]
Read me in.
And action.
Hi, there.
Looking for anything in particular?
Why, yes, I
Cut!
That wasn't it. [SCOFFS] That wasn't it.
[SIGHS]
And action.
- Hi
- Nope.
Not right, not right.
[SIGHS]
And
Nope. [GROANS]
[GRUNTING GOOFILY]
Don't hit him. Don't hit him.
Don't hit him. Don't hit him.
Okay, Isabella
here's your new appetizer
my version of the armadillo egg.
Oh, wow, those look incredible.
I mean, you probably don't
even have to taste them
to know that they're delicious.
You know what?
Let's go ahead and print up
that new app menu right now.
It definitely looks fantastic.
But people aren't going
to be eating with their eyes.
They're going to be
eating with their mouths.
But their mouths will be drunk, so
Go ahead. Try it.
Look at her, huh?
She's in ecstasy. [CHUCKLES]
Get a room! [LAUGHING]
Ah, another home run, Emmett.
Well?
It's definitely got a lot going on.
Mm-hmm.
But it is a little
Perfect? Too good?
So delicious you're speechless?
Bland.
Dear God.
"Bland"?
Did you say "bland"?
Oh, no, Emmett, she
meant the good bland.
You know, not the kind of
bland you say when you're crazy.
Yeah, I did.
Just so I'm clear that's the part
that you don't like,
right, the bland part?
Less bland is your note?
Yes, it is.
Uh-huh.
Maybe you could fiddle
with it a little bit more?
Maybe bring down the blandness?
That would be my suggestion.
[SUCKING TEETH]
Sad to think your last meal is bland.
[UPBEAT MUSIC]
Oh, hey, look, it's Steve's costar.
How's the audition tape going?
Whiskey.
That bad, huh?
He kept stopping the scenes.
He said, I don't know how to lie
while I'm telling the truth.
I'll make it a double.
Then he said, I don't
know how to tell the truth
while I'm lying.
Should I get a bigger glass?
Why in the hell would
anybody want to be an actor?
Well, Steve says that acting allows you
to become a different person.
I don't want to be a different person.
I like who I am.
At least I did.
Why don't you let me go in there
and work with him for a bit?
Tell you the truth, I kind
of get a kick out of Steve
when he gets like this.
[LAUGHS] I don't care
if that's the truth or a lie.
Just go!
Hi.
You busy?
I am.
Well, do you mind if
I talk while you work?
No, I don't mind if
you talk while I work.
If you don't know how
much I respect you by now,
then me telling you isn't
really going to mean much.
Uh-huh.
I respect you enough to tell you
what I truly think about something.
I respect you enough to be blunt.
Yeah, I got the blunt part.
Well, what about the respect?
Because if I haven't made
that clear to you by now,
then that's on me.
[SIGHS]
Taste that.
Is this another armadillo egg?
Yeah, I, uh, "fiddled" with it.
Is it poisoned?
Taste it.
Please.
Oh.
- Oh, this is
- Be blunt.
This is fantastic.
What did you do to it?
Well, the first thing I did was I
I took out the blandness.
And I upped the chili powder
and the minced jalapeño,
but I added just a
little bit of brown sugar
to let that heat sneak in there.
You're a genius.
I can be when I get pushed.
Tell you the truth,
most of the people
around here don't push
just you and the other guy.
What other guy?
Steve?
Steve? Push?
No, uh-uh. I'm talking about your dad.
[SUCKS TEETH]
Happy, uh, was also blunt.
Are you saying I'm like my dad?
You are, more than you know.
Only reason this place ever
changed was because of him.
And we still need that around here.
Thanks, Emmett.
Sorry, I'm a hugger.
Wait.
Did my dad hug you a lot, too?
You know, he was
he was more of a back slapper,
but it meant the same thing.
All right, we just need
to get the final scene.
Okay, but I think this is
gonna have to be our last take.
Oh, don't quit on me now.
I'm not quitting on you.
Your phone's about to die.
Ah
the allure of a hot
light on an empty stage.
It really brings me
back to my childhood.
I didn't know you acted as a kid.
Well, I was more of a performer, really.
Did some time on the pageant circuit.
I'll tell you this you
don't know pressure
until you're standing
in an IHOP parking lot
getting spray-glittered by your mom,
trying to make a real run
at Little Miss Milwaukee.
I, myself, was Little Mr. Bogotá.
I won by dry-cleaning live onstage.
I was never in a pageant.
Well, if you need any help,
I could make some
suggestions on how to spice it up.
You know, a little
spray glitter never hurt
unless it gets in your eyes
because your mom started
to wave at the cute waiter.
[WHIMPERS]
Gabby, just because
you have nothing to do
it doesn't mean you need to help others.
Oh.
Okay.
So, remember, my time portal is closing,
and I can't decide between
memory foam or pillow top.
Your character's conviction
will determine my fate.
- Got it?
- Got it.
And action.
That one's on sale.
I'll take it.
Cut!
Okay, that's it?
We got it.
Yes!
Well, now that the stage is empty,
I can show you my
pageant talent routine.
Okay, picture me with
a hula hoop and a baton,
both on fire.
Keep it moving, Gabby! Keep it moving!
It can't burn if it's moving!
Boy, Emmett's sure bragging
about that new appetizer.
- Have y'all tried it?
- It's terrific.
They were a little bland at first,
but we gave him some notes.
Have you heard from
your commercial guy yet?
I haven't.
They say they're going to
call today if I get the part.
So I still got 22 minutes.
Oh, 21.
Well, they're probably
busy because it's Friday
and people like to get new
mattresses for the weekend.
I'm sure that's what it is.
I've been telling Steve, if he
just puts out that good energy,
the universe will deliver.
Hey, Steve, we're going
to be acting partners.
The director just called
and asked me to audition.
Stupid universe.
W-what did I say?
You're auditioning for my part?
You weren't supposed to
be putting out good energy.
Steve was.
How'd this even happen?
Well, they heard my voice on the tape,
and apparently I have the perfect voice
for selling mattresses.
I'm sorry, Steve.
If it makes you feel any better,
I didn't win Little Miss Milwaukee.
[SCOFFS] They gave it to some tramp
who carved the president's
head out of a block of cheddar.
I didn't know.
Don't worry.
I'm not going to try out for anyone
that doesn't want my best friend, too.
It doesn't matter.
I'm sick of this business anyway.
They chew you up and spit
you out like an old piece of gum!
That's a little dramatic, isn't it?
I don't know.
[VOICE BREAKING] Apparently,
I'm not the person to ask.
Wow, you're here late.
There's only two things I'm good at
adding numbers and
sitting on this stool.
Oh, come on, Steve.
You lost out on one role.
- You'll get the next one.
- No, I won't.
The skill to be a great actor is rare.
You have to be born with
it, like a Streep or a De Niro
or two of the Baldwin brothers.
Steve, you should be proud of yourself.
You got out of your comfort zone
and tried something that scared you.
Whoopie.
Steve, everybody fails.
When I first started
here, I was terrified.
Why?
Because I'd never managed a bar before.
Those first couple of
months were really tough.
I made tons of mistakes.
[CHUCKLES] But I'm
so happy I stuck with it.
[SIGHS] It's just
everyone thinks I can be better.
But what if being here,
being the accountant for Happy's
is the best thing I could ever do?
Do you think it is?
You know, at some point,
people have to accept their limitations.
Maybe what I need to
do is to stop trying to be
something I'm not.
And maybe what I really need is to know
that my friends will accept me
and love me just for being me.
[LAUGHING]
Why are you laughing?
'Cause that's the
biggest bunch of bull crap
that ever came out of your mouth.
- And you've had some doozies.
- What are you talking about?
You are nowhere near your limitations.
So don't act like quitting
is doing something noble.
[DRAMATICALLY] Love
me just for being me.
Gol-ol-ol-ol-ly!
Oh, my gosh, this is so good.
But I can't keep eating
three of these a day.
Well, we can put
Tennessee Shrimp back on
you know, just leave out the fresh part.
Hey, Bobbie.
Is it okay if I come in
a little late tomorrow?
Oh, my gosh, that's right.
Your commercial shoot's in the morning.
Sure, you can, Takoda.
I just hope Steve's okay
with you taking the part.
I think he is. He's the
one that told me to take it.
Oh.
Come on, Takoda, we
need to start running lines.
I'm so proud of you for helping him.
I thought a lot about what you said.
- You did?
- Yeah.
I haven't reached my limitations.
I was just looking in the wrong place.
My favorite part of all this
was being behind the camera.
I'm not meant to act.
I'm destined to direct.
Steve's going to help
me with my performance.
Aw. And we're going
to start by not slouching.
Wow, you're really coming
into your own as a director.
Yes, I was thinking my next project
would be a commercial for Happy's.
- [GASPS] That's a great idea.
- Ooh.
Yeah.
You know, I did some
acting in high school.
That's sweet, but
this isn't high school.
I will be holding auditions.
You've created a monster.
My work here is done.
[GLASSES CLINK]