Atypical (2017) s04e06 Episode Script

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[SAM] When I was younger, I loved boats,
flashlights, bugs, kid stuff.
Oh, and my dad called me Little Dude.
Then he left. I don't know why.
That afternoon, my mom put on
nature shows for me and my sister.
Later, I drew him, Little Dude.
He liked penguins too.
My dad came back, but
Little Dude never left,
and I read, and learned,
and thought about Antarctica.
Now I wanna go.
I never thought I could, but I adapted.
[PHONE BUZZES]
Hello?
Oh, okay.
Thank you.
[SIGHS]
- There you are. I've been waiting.
- I see that.
I heard from the doctor,
and I'm in fair health.
I heard from them too.
So the only thing I have left to do
is train Edison's caretaker, aka you.
You ready?
First, the bath routine.
Use a shallow bowl and only
fill it up to his plastron.
His plastron. Got it.
What's the grapefruit for?
This is Edison until I'm confident
you can handle the real one.
[ZAHID] Good thinking.
But later, 'kay? I promised
Jay and Padma I'd go over.
Jay got a new meat smoker
and has eight different
animals he wants me to try.
- But don't worry. No turtles.
- [SAM] Gross.
Okay, but don't forget
we have the meet and greet
with Edison's vet tomorrow.
How could I forget? You left
four notes on the bathroom mirror.
It's something my mom does a
lot. I find it very effective.
- Oh, watch out!
- Oh!
- Oops.
- You stepped on Edison!
I'm sorry, Sammy.
[SNIFFS]
Smells nice though.
Later, homie.
[DOOR OPENS]
[DOOR CLOSES]
[ADVENTUROUS MUSIC PLAYING]
In 1912, explorer Titus Oates
told Robert Falcon Scott he was
going outside for a little walk.
- [CASEY GRUNTS]
- [SAM] He was never seen again.
- [DOUG] Forty-eight
- [GRUNTS]
- forty-nine
- [GRUNTS]
- and fifty.
- [GRUNTS]
- All right.
- [GRUNTS, PANTS]
Come on, you got ten more in you?
[PANTING]
No, I do not.
You sure?
[SAM] In 1982,
three British scientists
left Faraday Station
for a day hike across the
sea ice to a nearby island,
but a storm blew through
and broke up the ice.
They never made it back.
How about another mile?
No, nope, nope, nope,
nope, nope, nope, nope.
- Come on.
- [SNORES]
Well, at least you hung in there
longer than your girlfriend.
Where is my girlfriend?
Now you got energy?
[SAM] Doctors say taking a walk
is one of the healthiest
things you can do,
but in Antarctica that is not the case.
- Thank you.
- [SAM] A simple walk can kill you.
Your mom made six pies.
I couldn't sleep, so I baked.
Pies for my sweetie pies.
- How was training?
- [CASEY] It was hell. Thanks for asking.
Yeah, well, I'm thinking Thursday
we're gonna drive up to Bear Mountain.
It's about a six-mile loop.
It's really pretty up there.
Great. I'll die in nature.
[DOUG] Uh, I'm getting changed.
So, what are you two
lazy butts talking about?
Gosh. What were we two
lazy butts talking about?
I'm trying to convince your mom to come
- to the Parents Association meeting this week.
- Hmm.
The GSA got the dress
code on the agenda.
Well, she's not really the PTA type.
Ha ha.
So you're not giving up on
this dress code issue, huh?
No, I can't.
I mean, it's not about
clothes. It's about identity.
I mean, who are we to tell someone
what gender expression works for them?
That's not my choice to
make for someone else,
and it certainly isn't
the school's choice.
Then I will be there,
and I shall bring pie.
What have you done to my
beautiful baby's hands?
[KNOCKING ON DOOR]
There's someone at the door.
You should get that, as
the lady of the house.
Ow.
- [CHUCKLES]
- [WHISPERS] Oh my God.
I was in the neighborhood
at that shoe store.
You know the one that's all
wood heels, but they're cute?
Oh, is that you?
Oh, I like your highlights
so much better now.
Hi. I'm Elsa.
Sasha. I'm the mom. Izzie's mom.
Okay, bye. Thank you.
- Casey, there you are, you gorgeous thing.
- [CHUCKLES]
My first real boyfriend
lived in a Craftsman house.
James.
He died.
Big drinker.
Is this house haunted?
His was.
- They often are.
- Oh.
Would Would you like
a drink or something?
No, we're good.
This one has ants in
her pants. [CHUCKLES]
Okay, nice to meet you.
You should check out that shoe
store. I could see you in clogs.
[DOOR CLOSES]
She's fun, right?
Yeah, I like her.
I do not like her.
Everything's about her,
and everything she says
is subtly sort of mean.
Like, it seems benign,
but after, you feel bad.
Mm. Sounds like your mother.
Yes. She reminds me of my mother.
Oh. Poor Izzie.
I just wanna pack her
up and move her in.
No, well, don't do that.
No, I won't.
Why not?
- I don't know.
- Doug?
I I don't like her.
Izzie? Why? She's a darling.
It's constant drama with her.
She always has Casey upset, or
worried, or running off somewhere.
She doesn't need all that.
And if she wants a scholarship,
she has to stay focused.
There's more to life than sports.
I know.
You sure this isn't about
your daughter dating a girl?
No, I don't care that
she's dating a girl.
I just don't like that girl.
[SAM] So many people went missing
in Antarctica, they made a new rule.
Anytime you go anywhere,
you have to fill out a form,
so they know if you don't show up.
[DUCK QUACKING]
[QUACKS]
Quiet, duck.
Edison Gardner?
Unfortunately, not all
parties are yet present.
[SAM] You missed our appointment.
And Edison's time slot
was given to a duck.
A duck.
Why would anyone want a pet
that randomly makes noise?
I'm really sorry, man. I totally forgot.
Luckily, I was able to
reschedule for Thursday at 4:00.
Ooh, I can't do Thursday at 4:00.
I have an appointment at Oakes County.
In fact, I'm not sure I
can be Edison's guardian.
What?
[ECHOING] I'm not sure I
can be Edison's guardian.
- I heard from the doctor too.
- [ECHOING] I'm not sure I can be
They're gonna do some follow-ups
[ECHOING] be Edison's
guardian. Edison's guardian.
I'm actually pretty nervous.
I'm not sure I can be Edison's guardian.
What do you mean you
can't be Edison's guardian?
That's what you're
worried about right now?
That's a big thing to be worried about.
You know, usually I can forgive
how completely selfish you can be,
but sometimes, it's just It's just
It's just too much!
[BETH] Well, today was horrible.
In addition to the daily pain
of your betrayal, Dewey ran away.
I guess everyone I love leaves me.
So I decided to bake something cheerful.
Behold, homemade angel food cake
topped with strawberries
and buttercream frosting.
And it's still warm,
just like my lawn mower.
- [LAWN MOWER STARTS]
- Oh, Beth.
[BETH SCREAMS]
[GRUNTS]
[SCREAMING]
[SCREAMING CONTINUES]
You will not believe this.
I got an A on my physics take-home test.
Oh wow.
Which is awesome and strange.
Then after class, Mr. Ryan
asked me all these questions
about where I took the test and
whether I was supervised by anyone.
And then he mentioned
the Clayton moral code,
and I realized this guy thinks
I cheated. I was so pissed.
I mean, I may suck at
physics, but I'm not a cheater.
[CASEY] Oh no.
What did you tell him?
I told him that was a completely
inappropriate accusation
and that he should feel ashamed
of himself, and then I stomped out.
I mean, he's lucky I didn't
smash his little model catapult.
I did it.
What?
I looked at the test you gave me,
and I changed a couple answers.
I'm so sorry.
I just You missed a couple,
and so I filled them out,
and then I kept going.
[SCOFFS]
Do you feel bad for me?
- Do you think I'm dumb?
- No. Not at all.
You said it was your worst subject.
So I was just trying to be supportive.
I'll go talk to him. I'll
tell him it was all me.
He can't prove anything. That's
why he wants me to admit it.
Just Just drop it.
I'm sorry.
Are you mad?
No.
Really?
Yeah.
I gotta get to class.
["SHA SHA SHA" BY
FONTAINES D.C. PLAYING]
Dad, will you take care of
Edison while I'm in Antarctica,
and also for forever if I
freeze and die while I'm there?
The turtle?
I don't know about that.
Maybe ask your mother.
You're so real
I'm a show reel
You work for money
And the rest you steal
I would l love to.
Okay, let's see. Um
Breakfast at 8:00, lunch at noon,
at 2:00, we'll do a walk
around the neighborhood,
and a tortoise treat at 3:00.
Never mind.
Edison is an introvert. Your
constant presence will annoy him.
I'll do it.
One quick question. Does Edison's
terrarium have a lock on it?
'Cause one day Bobcat ate all
the fish right out of the tank.
I was powerless to stop
it. He's really strong.
- Does he require daily care?
- Yes.
- Cleaning?
- Yes.
- Love?
- Yes.
Not my jam.
I don't know what to
do. Everyone is terrible.
I got to admit, I didn't
think you'd actually do this.
I told you I would, and I
do what I say, unlike Zahid.
This is horrible. I'm stopping.
[PANTING]
[CASEY] Are you serious?
How far did we go?
Like, one one-millionth of a mile.
Ugh! [PANTS]
[PANTING]
Izzie and I are fighting right now too.
She's mad at me, even though
I was just trying to help her.
Yeah, you do that sometimes.
Do what?
Try to help too much, like Mom.
When I'm mad at you,
it's usually because
you're trying to help too much,
or because you hit me in the head.
Did you hit Izzie in the head?
No.
Hey.
I don't help too much, do I?
I usually like it, but not always.
Okay, I'm gonna keep running.
- I'm gonna keep sitting.
- All right.
You are never gonna guess what happened.
Okay.
Remember my money tree you
heartlessly left on the curb
because you thought it was making
Edison sick, even though it wasn't?
Yes.
Well, I made some calls,
specifically to the city, Sanitation,
sweet-talked Lydia,
who works over there,
to find out the name of your
garbage-truck driver. It's Kenny.
And I brought Kenny some sugar cookies
and asked if he remembered a money tree.
Well, turns out Kenny is
a bit of a plant lover too,
and he left it in a vacant lot
because he felt bad throwing it out.
Voilà!
You did all that for a plant?
Oh.
I just wanted to make sure it was okay.
What are you doing right now?
I just wanna say that I am
honored to be Edison's guardian
and thrilled to meet you.
I recently became a pet owner
myself, to a beautiful baby girl pig.
And before you ask, she is licensed.
I picked it up myself at City Hall.
It's across the street from where
I work. I'm actually the manager
at a tuber-themed chain
restaurant, and I
Well, it's always a
good idea to be prepared
for any surprise medical issues.
Sam is an excellent pet owner.
I wish they were all like him.
He pays very close attention to detail.
Yeah, he does. But as
[ZAHID] In fact, I'm not sure
I can be Edison's guardian.
I'm not sure I can be Edison's guardian.
I heard from the doctor too,
and, um, they're gonna do a
follow-up to check on a few things,
but, uh, something looked off.
I'm actually kind of nervous.
- What?
- [ZAHID, ECHOING] Nervous.
What's wrong? Is that rude duck here?
I need to go.
You ready to go to Bear Mountain?
The weather's perfect today.
Oh, I can't. I'm doing something.
- What is that, art?
- Mm-hmm.
- Is this homework?
- No, I'm making something for Izzie.
I messed up. She's mad at me.
Hmm.
Seems like she gets mad a lot, huh?
What?
Look, if you want
this, you have to work.
There's no time to make pretty
flowers for your girlfriend.
You can't take days off.
Yes, I can.
No, you can't. Not if you
want UCLA to happen, you can't.
- Okay, great. Thanks.
- I'm just saying
Maybe you should think more
about yourself and less about me.
What is that supposed to mean?
It means I'm sorry your friend
died, but you're pushing me too hard.
That's messed up, okay? What
kind of thing is that to say?
- Just leave me alone!
- Yeah, I'll just leave you alone.
Okay, you just remember, though,
you're the one who asked me for help.
Well, I'm un-asking!
[PHONE CHIMES]
[PHONE CHIMES]
My mom kicked me out.
Or I ran away. I'm not sure.
It was so stupid.
She told me I had to babysit tonight.
And she knew about the PA meeting.
She just doesn't seem to care.
Honey, I'm sorry.
Some people are just limited.
She laughed about the GSA.
She thinks me dating
girls is just a phase.
She has no interest in who I am.
Well, she is missing out,
because you are wonderful.
Do you mind not telling
Casey about this?
I mean, I'll tell her at some point.
I don't know. I just feel like
sometimes she doesn't totally get it.
Tell her when you're ready.
Now, the Gardner bus is
leaving in one minute.
Next up, Pumpkin Pie Junction. Woo-woo!
Sorry, I'm a big dork.
I like it. [LAUGHS]
Sam? What are you doing here?
I was being a good pet
owner, but not a good friend.
I didn't pay attention to your details.
It's okay, Sam. I didn't
tell you what was going on.
The doctor called and said
I have markers in my blood.
An enzyme or something.
And, uh, it might
it might be cancer.
What?
That's why I got so angry with
you. I was just really scared.
You're scared you're gonna die?
Well, I should get going, you know?
If I'm gonna be a sad boy,
I'd prefer to be in the arms
of a buxom, middle-aged nurse.
What are you doing?
I'm coming with you.
[SAM] Even though it's still
dangerous to take a walk in Antarctica,
thanks to the new protocol, there's
always someone looking out for you.
[IZZIE] Hi.
[CASEY] Hi.
I'm sorry.
I know. And maybe I overreacted,
but
[SIGHS] I don't know
how to explain this.
Our lives are so different.
When my mom has insomnia,
she drinks herself to sleep.
When your mom has
insomnia, she bakes pie.
I just felt like you saw what my
life was like and thought less of me.
[CASEY] What? No.
I saw how hard things
are, and I wanted to help.
I just did it in a really dumb way.
Look, there's so much I don't
know about myself right now,
but I know that I'm a protector.
And if I think someone I love
is in trouble, I try to help.
You love me?
Of course I love you.
I love you too.
[BOTH LAUGH]
I have something for you.
What is this?
Isn't it obvious? It's tarot.
You made these?
I figured you deserve at least
one good reading in your lifetime.
["ONLY FOR A MOMENT"
BY LOLA MARSH PLAYING]
Lost and found
Okay.
My mind, but only for a moment
Oh. This is an excellent one actually.
- Really?
- The Slurpee card.
You are brave.
Brave enough to tell people how
you feel, even if it's scary.
People follow you because you are wise
and very, very beautiful.
- [LAUGHS]
- Shh. Listen to the magic of the tarot.
Okay.
Next, the Winged Shoe.
Mm.
You are fast as the wind.
Courage will take you far,
and you are very, very beautiful.
[GIGGLES]
And finally
Ooh, this one is especially witchy.
The Righteous Voice.
You care,
and you speak up for people
'cause no one ever spoke up for you.
That is why I do it.
And you're very
Lost and found
- My mind, but only for a moment
- [KNOCKING ON DOOR]
Oh. Hi, Etta.
Oh, it's Elsa, actually.
Oh, the girls aren't here right now.
They're probably roaming
around, talking to boys.
Actually, they're at my house, so
Um, I brought you a coconut cream
pie. It's my first coconut cream pie.
Mm.
I came to talk to you about Izzie.
What'd she do now?
Oh, nothing. No, no, no.
She's She's wonderful.
She's kind. She notices people.
She's a good kid.
So,
be nicer.
What?
It's unacceptable to make
everything about yourself,
to make her feel like
she doesn't matter,
like you don't wanna know
who she is as a person.
Okay, you have crossed the
line. You can leave my house now.
[ELSA] Fine. But you know what?
Give me my pie back.
No.
You already gave it to me.
- Yeah, well, I want it back.
- No.
[GRUNTS]
Well, I think I will go.
[DOOR OPENS]
- [SIGHS]
- Uh, I got into a fight with Casey.
I threw a pie at Izzie's mom.
What?
Why?
- She said I was out of line.
- Were you?
Yes.
Why were you even at her house?
I don't know.
I just I hate the
way she treats that girl.
Something about that whole situation
just really gets under my skin.
[SCOFFS]
Well, maybe she's not the
mother you need to be talking to.
[SAM] It may not seem like a big deal
to know someone's keeping tabs on you,
but it makes disappearing into
icy nothingness a bit less scary.
So the tests confirm what
the blood work suggested.
You do most likely have cancer.
But it's treatable.
Likely no chemo or radiation.
We're confident we can take
care of it with surgery.
So, I'm not gonna die?
It's not likely.
[SIGHS, LAUGHS] Great.
So, uh, where is the bad boy?
Thyroid? Armpit?
It's testicular.
Wow.
I mean, how did he take the news?
He got really quiet,
but I think he's okay.
He's not gonna die, and that's
what he was worried about.
Yeah.
And, most importantly,
he has the support
he needs to make good,
informed decisions.
I mean, he's the type of person
that might become self-destructive.
[PAIGE SCREAMS]
["AWNAW" BY NAPPY ROOTS PLAYING]
[LAUGHS] 'Sup, crabs. I'm back.
I forgot how hot she was. Did
you forget how hot she was?
- [BOTH GROWL]
- Awnaw! Hell naw! Man
Y'all done up and done it
- Awnaw! Hell naw! Boy
- Y'all done up and done it
- Awnaw! Hell naw! Man
- Y'all done up and done it
Y'all done up and done it, man
Y'all done up and done it
My first song was like
Forty-eight bars with no hook
You hear me flippin' through my pages
Out my favorite notebook
The microphone was in the closet
What?
No headphones, we lost it
Niggas scared to get some water
Roaches hangin' over the faucets
No AC, Tez'll break a sweat
Just tryin' to make beats
E-Dubz was being a hustler
Flirtin' with all his customers
And flat broke
Nappy smokin' blacks
Out on the back porch
I'm thinkin' I got everything
A country boy could ask for
- Now what we do to get here?
- Say dat, boy
- Lay it down and bring it to you raw
- Say dat, boy
Hey, now we hurt some
Suffered for more
Takes what we work for
Hated for the cussin'
But the hatred, it made us cuss more