Chesapeake Shores (2016) s04e05 Episode Script
All the Time in the World
1 Previously on Chesapeake Shores [KEVIN.]
We have an announcement to make.
We just got married.
[EMMA.]
The offer Mark Hall made me I'd get a record deal if I could convince you to come on tour with me.
Why weren't you honest with me? You and me, Mick What are we doing? I think we're sitting here, having a nice dinner.
I'm serious.
[MICK.]
I don't know where we're going with all this, but right now I'm just having a terrific time just sitting here with you.
I could do lunch.
All right.
[CHUCKLING.]
[.]
I can't find the chocolate.
Yeah, I can't find the oregano.
Well, it's probably in the spice rack.
Well, I can't find that either.
Did we forget to buy a spice rack? David, I'm worried.
That we don't have a spice rack? Relax, we have four days till we open.
Plenty of time to buy a spice rack.
No, I'm worried about my parents getting back together, or whatever they're doing.
I know I'm not supposed to care or be bothered, but I care, and I'm bothered.
Well, I don't really think it's up to you.
It is their life.
I know, but how do we know that they've even thought this through? Well, maybe they've changed.
Maybe this time will be different.
Yeah, I hope so.
At least this time I have you.
- We're in this together.
- [LAUGHING VOICES APPROACH.]
- Just the two of us.
- Alone [BREE.]
I can't wait for your wedding dinner! with my entire family here.
[ABBY.]
Neither can I.
[SARAH.]
Just don't play football with Paulie and Joe.
I still need chocolate.
- Oregano.
- [KEVIN.]
Let me get this straight.
So you don't have school tomorrow? It's a teacher prep day.
- [MESSAGE ALERT CHIMES.]
- Yes, so there's no school for the kids, the parents have to work, and it is the one day that I can't be home.
More snacks! [ABBY.]
So I wouldn't be asking for volunteers - to watch Carrie and Caitlyn, but - [GIRLS GIGGLING.]
You're prepping with a cute schoolteacher? No, I have a deposition in Baltimore.
You're born for depositions.
You're going to be so good.
- And? - And I am having breakfast with Jay to discuss the play, but it is purely business.
That sounds like a date.
- It's not a date.
- Definitely a date.
I agree with Jess, but Kevin and I have some free time tomorrow, and we'd love to hang out with Carrie and Caitlyn.
Thank you.
I wish I could watch them later, but I have rewrites, because my play's in previews and breakfast is a date.
Okay, I am trying to save my career here, and we are all obsessing over breakfast.
Well, we could be obsessing about Mom and Dad.
What? So they're trying again.
It's not a big deal.
[ABBY.]
Yeah, I actually think it's admirable.
I mean, think about everything they have been through.
Well, all I know is Bree's to blame.
What? Me? It was your book that brought them together.
It did not.
Did it? No Oh, it might have.
[DOORBELL RINGS.]
What's that? What's this? We wanted to do something special for you.
- Shall we? - Yes.
All right, one, two, three! [GASPING IN DELIGHT.]
It's perfect.
[ELECTRICITY CRACKLING.]
I love it! Aw [HUM AND LAUGHTER OF BUSTLING CROWD.]
And watch the EQ in the fade on the drums.
Because of the high ceilings, it can really overpower the vocals.
Hey, hey, sorry I'm late.
I had a meeting I couldn't get out of, but if you want to go over numbers now, I'm happy to I was ready three hours ago, but right now, I have a club to run.
You know, the band's sound-checking, and we've got a food delivery within the hour.
No offense, Mick, but for the last month, you've made it nearly impossible for me to run this club.
I mean, everything's dual signature.
You know, I can't just drop everything I'm doing and track you down every time I need you to sign off.
Sorry, I've had a lot on my plate.
Yeah, so did I when you took the club from me.
Well, that was different.
You weren't here.
Yeah, and neither are you, even when you are here.
You know, it's one thing to be a silent partner.
It's another to go completely silent.
I mean, this club is my top priority, and if you can't make it one of yours, then I think we have a problem.
Plane ticket already paid I'm gone, but it don't mean nothing I'm close even though I'm far away [.]
That's how I remember you Stuck here on the red-eye special I can't wait to see you again [.]
So don't think of me not being around [.]
Just listen for the sweet, sweet sound Of the taxi pulling up the driveway I'm coming home soon [.]
I'm coming home soon [.]
[.]
- Hey.
- Hi.
Finally figured it out.
My muffin recipe? [CHUCKLES.]
No, that's always going to stay a secret.
That's true.
What I want to do.
- What? - I'm going to paint again now.
Megan What's it been, almost 18 years now that you've helped other artists' dreams come true, and now you're inspired, finally, to do it for yourself? It's about time.
I think so too.
Uh-oh, look who just emerged from their dungeon.
- Temporary furlough.
- Oh.
Is there anything we can do to help? I'm not sure there's anything anyone can do.
Well, I'm here if you need me.
Thank you.
And, Mick? I've decided I'm going to paint.
I'm going to set up a studio and just see what I can do.
Well, that's great, Megan.
I'm proud of you.
Connor, you're early.
Looks like I'm right on time.
[CHUCKLES.]
Uh, you cannot eat that.
Oh, Abby, you're not going to be able to eat both.
Trust me.
What's this? Indexed and catalogued, local Maryland and supreme court rulings on whistleblowing and whistleblowers, with relevant facts, circumstances, and aspects of the law with particular relevance.
Wow.
Thank you.
You did not have to do that.
Don't worry about that.
I kind of enjoyed it.
You enjoyed research? Okay, not really, but I enjoyed the change.
Uncle Thomas is gearing up for the Hubert case, a huge trial in New York, and I have been, and will be, glued to my computer doing more research.
Well, I'm glad my life is entertaining to you.
Okay, no, seriously, you can't eat that.
No, it's all good.
I actually don't mind butter on my pancakes anymore.
So Mom and Dad.
Huh.
Really? - I thought you'd be upset.
- Upset? Nah, they want to try again, after all this time? That takes insane bravery.
Or just insanity.
- What, you don't approve? - Mm-mm.
No, quite the opposite.
I mean wow, to be able to forgive after everything? Yeah.
I guess you gotta go after what you want.
Like eating my breakfast? [LAUGHS.]
Oh, Jay, good to see you.
Uh, sorry about that.
Do you want me to order you another one, or ? No, no, I'm good.
Sally's always serves too much food anyways.
That's very true.
Uh, I'll see you later? Thank you, Connor.
- Yeah, of course.
See ya, Jay.
- Later.
- Yeah.
- [CHUCKLES.]
[MOUTHS.]
I like him.
So did I get the thumbs up or down? - Uh, does it matter? - Well, with your family, yeah.
- Yeah, I think it matters a lot.
- Well, it was a thumbs up.
- Great.
- Do you want some of my pancakes? No, no, I'm good, thank you.
I'm fine.
Well, the toast and eggs look untouched.
Nothing really bothers you, does it? I mean, did you did learn that from teaching third grade? Uh, no.
No, actually.
Learning that led me to teaching third grade.
I was I was working on my Master's in marine biology at Woods Hole, spending most of my time on offshore trawlers, analyzing Atlantic mackerel populations, when I just I finally decided to switch careers.
Give up counting fish? Shocking, I know.
No, I thought of the lives of the people who mattered most to me, besides my family, and they were all teachers and I realized that life wasn't supposed to go in a straight line, and that if I wanted to turn, I could just do it.
Turn.
Wow.
I mean I can't imagine giving up something I've wanted my whole life.
Well, for me it was realizing that I wanted a lot of things in life, and it was just merely a matter of choosing one.
Do you ever regret it? Only when people eat my breakfast.
[LAUGHING.]
Hey, do you want some company today? What, during my deposition? Well, not during.
That would be awkward.
I was thinking after.
Don't you have to prep for prep day? Yes, I do, but I have a feeling you're going to need a juice box when you're done.
[CHUCKLES.]
All right, I'm going to dig in.
[BREE.]
"Still think about it, actually.
That, and American football Quarterback.
" "So you're a failed rockstar quarterback that can't eat fish.
" Deep into previews and still rewriting? Yup, it can always be better.
Last night, it seemed that the audience wanted a button on the scene, and I kind of like the callback to Act One.
Yeah, I like it too.
Have you given any thought to your other writing assignment? My other what? The note from the playwright? For the program? I haven't given it any thought.
[CHUCKLES.]
Well, considering you're a best-selling novelist, people are going to expect something impressive.
[EXHALES NERVOUSLY.]
No pressure.
[CHUCKLES.]
I'm sure it'll be great.
So, a little pressure.
Just a little.
So I'll see you this afternoon at our Q&A? Yep.
Can't wait.
Oh and I'd add "tone-deaf.
" "So you're a tone-deaf failed rockstar quarterback.
" If you're gonna go for the callback, you might as well go all the way.
I love you.
[.]
Oh, no! [LAUGHING.]
What's the score? - [CARRIE.]
We're up 19-3.
- Hey.
- Uncle Connor! - Uh, I heard Nana has lunch inside.
- Come on, I'll race ya! - Okay.
Yay! [KEVIN.]
You know, pretty soon, we will be doing this with our own kids.
So how many? Well, I was thinking football team? Wow.
Okay, that is a lot of O'Briens.
Yeah.
You know, we never really talked about numbers.
There's a lot of things that we need to talk about.
[.]
This is the opposite of talking.
- We'll get there.
- [CHUCKLES.]
A whole football team? Maybe just the offense.
You busy? No.
I'm just, uh running the numbers.
I was hoping we could talk.
I know you're still upset about me not telling you what Mark Hall said.
I just don't like being left in the dark, and how do I know you weren't considering it? I told him no, Trace.
I know you did.
I wasn't going to let him use me to get you back on tour.
[SIGHS.]
I'm sorry.
I thought you were hiding it from me, and when you've been in the business as long as I have, sometimes you don't know who to trust.
Trace it's not every day you meet someone who makes you feel safe and believes in you, that doesn't want to take away who you are.
You're different, different from what I know and I like that.
I like you.
[CLEARS THROAT AWKWARDLY.]
Now look who's hiding.
[CHUCKLING.]
I'm not exactly hiding.
It's just I was, uh, I was thinking about grabbing some lunch.
You want to join me? Yeah.
I'd like that.
All right.
[.]
Okay, thank you.
Tell me you have good news.
The power company is sending somebody out this afternoon.
This afternoon? I thought you were going to try to fix it.
No, no, no, no.
Last time I tried to mess with electricity, I blew up my parents' Christmas lights.
- That's not that bad.
- I set the lawn on fire.
Oh.
Yeah, that's bad.
[DOORBELL RINGS.]
- Power company, maybe? - Maybe.
Hi! We're here to check in.
What? Now? - Hi! Nice place.
- Hi there.
Uh-oh.
Uh-oh? This says we're open already.
Oh, that kind of "uh-oh.
" Well, we're not supposed to open till next week.
- We have no food.
- Or electricity.
And the mattresses haven't even been delivered yet - So we're a B&B - Without the "B" or the "B.
" [CONNOR.]
Admiral what course shall we be takin'? It be morning soon, so point the bow toward the rising sun.
Aye, aye, Admiral, but what if there not be land? Yes.
What if Hey, what's a pirate's favorite letter? [TOGETHER.]
"R"! Oh, you'd think it be "R," but it is the "C.
" Time for this one to be walkin' the plank! It's not in the [CONNOR LAUGHS.]
I'll sign the documents, but I haven't read them yet.
Listen, I can't delegate, and I can't just give up everything else I've got going on right now.
All right.
Okay.
Thanks.
- Hey, Grandpa.
- Yeah? Do you want to practice with us? Oh, you know what, honey? I think that might be just one admiral too many, and besides, today I have to be a landlubber but thanks, Caitlyn.
Appreciate it.
[IN PIRATE VOICE.]
Arr ! [CONNOR CHUCKLING.]
Hey, uh, why don't I meet you on the upper deck, and I'm going to go talk to Grandpa.
- Okay.
- Okay.
- I'll race you there! - Hey, Dad? - Yeah? - Um, listen, uh [CAITLYN.]
Let's do this.
I was I was wondering with everything going on with Dilpher, um, do you need any help? Oh, you know, I know you're busy, but thank you.
I appreciate it.
No, I am, but, uh, I mean it.
- If there's anything you need - No, that's okay, it's okay, Connor.
I really, I've got it under control, but thanks.
Okay.
Hey.
- Hi.
- I'm here for oregano and Dad.
Oregano, no idea.
Dad, in his office.
Got it.
Hey, Dad.
Hey, you must be excited about the inn opening soon.
Uh, actually, it's already open, just without the beds or the breakfasts, - so that's going great.
- Oh, good.
Anything I can do? Do you have time to make beds? Not really, but I thought I should just ask.
Thanks.
So um you and Mom? What's going on there? Just We're just, you know, I guess, uh taking it slow, you know, um, step by step.
Good.
So baby steps.
Yeah, baby steps.
Okay.
Thank you.
[MEGAN.]
And my spare bedroom's going to be perfect, you know, with the northern light coming through those windows.
You need to get Mick to help you with the studio.
Nah.
He's too busy.
I'm not going to ask him.
- Well - So what do you think of this? - Oh.
- It's perfect.
It's almost exactly like the studio I used to have.
That one's great, but you need Mick to help you.
Let him.
Maybe I should.
We didn't talk enough when we were married, and that was a mistake.
Darling, you two since then have learned a lot.
I hope we've learned enough.
The pie looks too good.
- I'm leaving.
- [LAUGHING.]
Hey, Trace! Megan, hey.
Oh, this is, uh, this is Emma.
She works at the Bridge.
Hello, Emma.
Hope he's not working you too hard.
As bosses go, he's okay.
Well, as carpenters go, he's amazing.
I love what you did for the set for the school play.
- Thanks.
- Have you seen 'em? I'd love to take a tour.
Well, if you're going to do it, you'd better hurry up, because tonight is closing night.
I'll see if my boss will give me a night off.
You know, we should probably get inside and order, but it's good to see you, Megan.
Yeah, you too.
- Bye.
- Bye.
[KEVIN.]
I don't know, it's kind of weird.
I mean, we talked about our lives together, but we may have neglected some of the details.
Hmm Oh, you didn't tell her about the football team, did you? [SIGHS.]
- Just the offense.
- [GROANS.]
O'Brien runs for the foul line.
She passes, and it's a three-point shot for an O'Brien hat trick.
Nope, none of that.
None of that was right.
- [MIMICS ROAR OF CROWD.]
- Have you seen sports? What? Those were all sports words.
[LAUGHS.]
Anyways I just feel like we went from being engaged to married in just three weeks, and we may have skipped a few conversations.
Hmm Well, at least now you have a lot of time to talk about it.
That's true.
[CHUCKLING.]
What about you? How are you doing with everything? Well my novel just broke top 10, and I have a play opening this week.
- Wow.
- Yeah.
- Congratulations, Bree, really.
- Thank you.
I just hope I can figure out what to write for this playbill thingy.
It's easier to write about other people than yourself.
Really? Don't you always write about yourself? No, I write about the fictional me, not the real me.
The fictional me has it all figured out.
Anyway, thank you for watching the store.
- Yup.
- And don't put anything on sale while I'm gone.
Full price! [LAUGHS.]
The hardest part's always loading up after a show.
3:00 in the morning in some one-traffic-light town, a bad night's sleep on an old motel mattress, listening to a rattling air conditioner knowing you've got eight hours behind the wheel just so you can do it all over again.
That sounds tough and lonely.
Yeah and no.
At least the hotels get better, right? Well, if it's not where you want to be, it's just four walls.
Yeah.
You know, you're really not selling me on the road.
[CHUCKLING.]
Well, that's the thing.
You know, I've had some of the best times of my life on the road.
Your band becomes your family.
I love John and Leigh, and I always will, but it ain't easy.
You've got to really want it.
It's not easy leaving the people you love.
Yeah, I know.
Ms.
O'Brien, are you denying that you released my client's proprietary data? When you say "proprietary data," are you referring to the illegal activities of the Porter Fund? Alleged illegal activity, and you're being evasive.
Well, alleged or not, there was enough information to open a federal investigation.
You were recently suspended by Capital Management.
Why was that? It's an internal matter.
Which we can subpoena.
And they will fight, because that is also proprietary information.
[VIDEO CAMERA CHIMES OFF.]
Abby we don't want you, but someone has to pay.
You give up Capital Management, and in two months' time, Hunter Drew & Associates will offer you a VP position with a 20% raise.
[SCOFFS.]
So you're bribing me? We're offering you an alternative.
You know, since I was suspended, I have done cleanup duty at my daughters' school.
I'm producing their school play.
I've taken them to gymnastics four times a week, and I've tucked them into bed every single night.
That's heartwarming, but I don't think you understand.
This is the best offer you're going to get, and if you don't take it, we're going to keep coming after you.
You know, I don't think you understand.
If I don't teach my children to stand up for what's right regardless of the consequences, then I've failed, and to me, that is more important than anything you can threaten me with.
So I think we're done here.
And as much as I love New York, you know, I realized that true theatre can be staged anywhere.
Hmm.
Next question? So, Bree, where do you get your inspiration? Okay, inspiration I would love to say that it all comes from my imagination, but that is not the case.
I think between my plays and my book, most of my inspiration comes from the people that are closest to me, my friends, my family, - whether they like it or not.
- [LAUGHTER.]
Wait, is your book based on your family? [CROWD WHISPERING.]
I mean, with the - [MURMURING AWKWARDLY.]
Nah - Let's jump to another question.
- That's a good idea.
- You, right there.
You have a question? If we don't get the power back soon, you can call me Laura Ingalls, 'cause this is Little House on the Chesapeake Shore.
[GROANS.]
The electrician couldn't fix it? He said something about corroded something or other, or faulty neutral wire thingies? Are you sure he was an actual electrician? Well, I'm paraphrasing because I'm upset.
About your parents? Well, kind of, but no, I'm upset because this is not how this was supposed to go.
We're supposed to have beds.
And power.
Yeah, that too.
At least your apartment still has electricity.
It's like you live in the future.
Don't worry.
No matter what, we'll get through it together, like peanut butter and jelly.
Like Pinot noir and Brussels sprouts.
- Oh, we are so meant to be together.
- I know.
[KEVIN.]
All right, so the dumbest thing I ever did Now, you need to promise not to laugh but when I was five, I broke my arm because I jumped off the roof.
Why did you do that? Well, I was dressed as Superman, and I thought maybe I could fly.
Did you learn your lesson? - Yeah, the second time.
- [LAUGHS.]
Hey, you promised that you weren't going to laugh.
No, it's just funny.
When I was five, I tried to save a snowman from jumping off our roof.
- Jumping? - Mm-hmm, yeah, Paulie and Joe spent an entire day building this massive snowman on our roof, and then brought me outside and told me I had to save him.
Did you? I spent the entire evening dragging out the couch cushions to break his fall, but the best part was the next morning.
Christmas Day we were all in our matching onesies and reindeer antlers, opening Christmas presents while sitting on wet cushions.
Let's go back for a second.
Matching onesies and reindeer antlers? Always, every Christmas.
[LAUGHING.]
That sounds fun.
Yeah, it was.
[PAGERS BOTH RINGING.]
Paramedics and engines, everyone.
[SHOP BELL JINGLING.]
Five minutes? Yeah.
They don't know the start time.
So how'd the kids do on their test? Ah, pretty well, until two of my students thought that Benjamin Franklin invented the kite.
[LAUGHS.]
Well, I mean, it's close.
That's true.
Yeah, maybe I can give them half credit - Hmm.
- but more importantly, how'd it go for you? Oh, well like a kite in a storm.
At first it was reasonable, then it wasn't, and then they wanted me to take a deal, which I didn't.
Then they threatened me.
Wow.
How'd that go? Uh I don't know.
I left.
- Wow.
- Yeah.
[CHUCKLING.]
So what's your position on picnics? - Uh, generally favorable.
- Good.
Good.
Warm day, soft blanket could be worse.
Could be.
You know, it's so funny, I just I realized that I like my job, but I would be okay without it and then I think I've made a huge mistake, and I'm going to regret it, and what have I done, and I'm going to miss it, and [LAUGHS.]
So what's wrong with that? It's normal to think about what might have been, while leaving what you know.
You know, if it makes you feel any better, and you promise not to tell anybody, I still can't fish every time I watch Finding Nemo.
[CHUCKLES.]
You've watched Finding Nemo more than once? Mm-hmm.
I mean, I do teach third grade, remember? Yes.
Oh Uh, I'm not sure that this is a juice box moment.
Well, I didn't think it was, either.
[GASPS.]
[LAUGHING.]
- Here you go.
- Thank you.
- All right.
- Wow, so fancy.
Mm-hmm.
It's better than Chateau Berry Blast.
I like Berry Blast.
Yeah, it's not too bad.
All right.
- Cheers.
- Cheers.
[.]
This is nice.
It is, isn't it? Thanks for meeting with me.
I thought it'd be a good time to talk and clear the air.
Look, I'm sorry for coming down on you like that, Mick.
I know you're dealing with a lot.
It's just you know, I really need you involved.
I know, I know, and as soon as all this stuff with me blows over, I'm going to make it a priority, I promise.
You don't know when that's going to be.
Look, I've been thinking.
There's always another option.
What's that? You sell me your half of the club.
I'd be happy to pay you full market value.
You want to buy me out? Why now? Because the Bridge means something to me, Mick.
It's always been my dream, not yours.
I'll always appreciate what you did to help me, but I'm giving you an out if you want it.
If I want it? Let me think about it.
All right, great.
Well, judging from that smile, it looks like the deposition went well.
Uh, it was great, until I walked out [CHUCKLES.]
but I think I made the right choice, although I might have sent myself into an early retirement.
[CHUCKLES.]
So what's the plan now? Actually, I was hoping that you could take me and the girls sailing this weekend.
Oh, God, honey, I'd love nothing more, but this Dilpher thing has got me landlocked for a while.
Mm, right.
Well, maybe you need a deposition to clear your schedule and change your life.
Well, I'm not sure that's what they're for, but I'll try it.
Are these your notes on my stuff? Oh, yeah, they're just scribbles.
I couldn't help myself.
I never thought about reapplying for government exemptions to mitigate construction overages.
- Really? - Yeah.
Well, for three years in New York, I handled most of the real estate investment trusts - for Capital Management.
- Huh.
Abby, I've got multiple MBAs working for me, and not one of them has ever come up with this.
Well, I had a lot of time with nothing to do, so You know, Nelson left me the boat to remind me of what's important, and I've been so focused on trying to handle everything myself, I think I I've forgotten what all this is about.
What do you mean? Well, if you have some time, I could use some help.
With everything that's been going on, I need somebody that I can trust to handle the day-to-day and everything that I can't handle.
- It would just be temporary.
- Well, Dad, Dad, of course.
I mean, whatever you need.
- Really? - Yeah.
Thanks.
It'll cost you babysitting, though.
- Okay.
- [LAUGHS.]
[.]
I think you're the only O'Brien that still comes here on a regular basis.
Well, I couldn't live without the hot wings.
[CHUCKLES.]
So is Danielle coming to meet you? No, we, uh It's over.
Really? Sorry to hear that.
Yeah.
So, what are you working on? Oh, the same old stuff.
I'm just catching up on some research for Uncle Thomas.
I spent a lot of time doing pro bono work for Abby, whether or not she'll use it.
For Abby? Why would she need a lawyer? Because of the Porter Fund.
Wait, that was her? Wow, if I'd have known, I would've No, no, hey, hey, hey, it's okay.
I mean, it's Abby, she always figures it out, and, you know, she's got, uh she's got people to talk to.
Well, that's that's good.
You know, I hate to think that Abby didn't have the support she needed.
Hey, Connor.
Yeah? For what it's worth, you've got great instincts.
Anyone would be lucky to have you on their side.
I know I am.
Thanks, Trace.
[JESS GASPS.]
All done Scones, muffins, wine, and two cheese platters ready for tonight.
Gran you are a lifesaver.
How did you do it? I cranked up my oxygen and I would do anything for you.
Ah, you always have.
And I always will.
I wanted to ask you.
Um This whole Mom-and-Dad thing Jess, Jess I know there were times that you felt that your mother and your dad weren't there for you, and you're right, they weren't, because they knew that I would be, and that you would never be truly alone But you're not worried it's all going to fall apart again? No, I'm not, and you shouldn't be either.
They're trying it now because they feel safe to do it, and no matter what, you kids are going to all be okay, and, Jess, you are never going to be alone.
I'll always have you.
And David.
And David.
[CHUCKLING.]
Thank you.
This is my daughter.
There you go and that includes your 10% off.
- Thank you.
- Hi.
Uh, Mom, what are you doing here, and why are we having a sale? Kevin called, and he and Sarah had to leave, and I was thinking I could help you move up the bestseller list.
Sign these, please.
Oh That's actually not a bad idea.
Thank you.
How was Baltimore? Not great.
Turns out I'm not very good at talking about myself.
- Oh, honey.
- When I write, it's always about the old me.
It's never about who I am now.
Hmm.
Well, then, who are you now? Huh That is the question.
You okay? Yeah.
Yeah, I'm just tired.
Yeah, me too.
You ever think about how we got here? Yeah, I do.
There was a long time where I thought I'd never be happy again.
I didn't even think it would be possible.
My dad always used to say that we all live two lives one to learn, and one to live.
I think I'm good with the football team.
But just the offense? Offense, defense, water boys Okay.
[LAUGHS.]
Now you're scaring me.
[CONNOR.]
Gran, you home? Oh, hey, Abby.
Hey.
Is Gran here? No, she went to Sally's with Dad before the play.
Oh.
How'd your deposition go? Well, I used the research you gave me for the first hour.
Well, I'm glad my hard work went to good use.
Yes, then I threw my career away right after that.
Don't ask.
Fair enough.
What are you working on? It's my consolation price.
I'm just doing some work for Dad.
Really? Working for Dad? Just for the moment.
He just asked me to help him out with some stuff.
Huh.
Uh, when did he ask you? Hmm I don't know, a few hours ago? Hmm.
Connor, with all due respect, what are you doing here? I'm going home.
- You offered me a job.
- [CHUCKLES.]
That's not good enough.
And you need me.
And why is that? Because I single-handedly beat your law firm in a case that I had no right to win.
You need me because I'm smart, I'm aggressive Humble.
When necessary and you need me because I can help you and your firm.
But while we do some environmental law, mostly we do litigation.
And that's exactly why I got into law in the first place.
Fine.
I'm interested.
So how did you end up going into environmental law? Well I let others choose my path for me, and I'm done doing that.
Hmm.
We lost this case to the city.
You have 48 hours to show me how we could've won it.
You want me to dazzle you.
If you want a job.
[STRUMMING GUITAR.]
[.]
I think your break's almost over.
Can I get five more minutes, boss? That's not how it works.
Gonna have to dock you.
[CHUCKLES.]
You know, I don't let a lot of people in.
So no one knows the real Trace Riley.
Not a lot of people, no.
Because of the business? Not just that.
When I was a kid, my family wasn't big on discussing their feelings.
Sometimes it's just easier that way.
So you don't get hurt.
So you get hurt less.
It's, uh safer.
[CHUCKLES.]
You know, you don't have to protect yourself around me.
You don't have to hide how you really feel.
Your ride awaits.
- You all set to leave? - Almost just finishing this note from the playwright.
So you finally found out what the real you has to say.
Uh yeah, kind of, I guess.
Not really.
I did find out why I was stressing out, though.
It's because I have nothing to stress out about.
[CHUCKLES.]
Yeah, it's strange, having everything work out.
Sarah and I are just happy, planning our future together our wedding dinner, everything else, and I keep expecting that I'm going to wake up.
I know, right, like it's all just a dream? Yeah, that it won't last? But then I think maybe we deserve this.
You know, like, for just a moment, everything's good, and everything works out as we planned.
Well, we got through the day.
[ELECTRICITY CRACKLES.]
[BOTH KNOCKING.]
And tomorrow will be better.
Always is.
That reminds me, I got you a present.
Really? It's okay if you didn't get me anything, even though it was the first day, and you should've, but I'm kidding.
- Close your eyes.
- Now? Mm-hmm.
Okay.
Aw, a calendar.
So we will always know what day it is.
This would've been a lot more useful than a spice rack.
It's okay, you don't have to get me anything.
- Got it.
- Got it.
[.]
Are you all right? Well, I've been better.
It hasn't been a great month for my reputation.
Yeah, well, it's really difficult to see something that you've built up just fall apart.
[SHUDDERS.]
You know, I talked to Jess today, and she is very concerned about you and Megan.
Oh? Yeah.
How do you feel about it? Well, I think you've always had something special, and I want you to be happy.
Thank you, Mom.
Admiral, what course will we be takin'? It be morning soon, so we point the bow toward the rising sun.
Aye, aye, Admiral, but what if there not be land? - Then we'll be setting a new course.
- [WHISPERING.]
Okay, that's you! - Let's go! Go, go, go! - [ONSTAGE.]
Time to abandon hope! Oof! Trace what are you doing here? I told the girls I'd come by and help out.
Oh, um thank you for, um, building the sets.
They look better than the originals.
[CHUCKLES.]
Yeah, no worries.
You know, I heard about the Porter Fund.
[CHUCKLES RUEFULLY.]
You okay? Yeah.
Yeah, I'm better now.
Good.
[AUDIENCE APPLAUDS.]
I, I'm [CHUCKLES.]
I have to go do a, uh - a costume change, so - Yeah, yeah, sure.
[.]
We have an announcement to make.
We just got married.
[EMMA.]
The offer Mark Hall made me I'd get a record deal if I could convince you to come on tour with me.
Why weren't you honest with me? You and me, Mick What are we doing? I think we're sitting here, having a nice dinner.
I'm serious.
[MICK.]
I don't know where we're going with all this, but right now I'm just having a terrific time just sitting here with you.
I could do lunch.
All right.
[CHUCKLING.]
[.]
I can't find the chocolate.
Yeah, I can't find the oregano.
Well, it's probably in the spice rack.
Well, I can't find that either.
Did we forget to buy a spice rack? David, I'm worried.
That we don't have a spice rack? Relax, we have four days till we open.
Plenty of time to buy a spice rack.
No, I'm worried about my parents getting back together, or whatever they're doing.
I know I'm not supposed to care or be bothered, but I care, and I'm bothered.
Well, I don't really think it's up to you.
It is their life.
I know, but how do we know that they've even thought this through? Well, maybe they've changed.
Maybe this time will be different.
Yeah, I hope so.
At least this time I have you.
- We're in this together.
- [LAUGHING VOICES APPROACH.]
- Just the two of us.
- Alone [BREE.]
I can't wait for your wedding dinner! with my entire family here.
[ABBY.]
Neither can I.
[SARAH.]
Just don't play football with Paulie and Joe.
I still need chocolate.
- Oregano.
- [KEVIN.]
Let me get this straight.
So you don't have school tomorrow? It's a teacher prep day.
- [MESSAGE ALERT CHIMES.]
- Yes, so there's no school for the kids, the parents have to work, and it is the one day that I can't be home.
More snacks! [ABBY.]
So I wouldn't be asking for volunteers - to watch Carrie and Caitlyn, but - [GIRLS GIGGLING.]
You're prepping with a cute schoolteacher? No, I have a deposition in Baltimore.
You're born for depositions.
You're going to be so good.
- And? - And I am having breakfast with Jay to discuss the play, but it is purely business.
That sounds like a date.
- It's not a date.
- Definitely a date.
I agree with Jess, but Kevin and I have some free time tomorrow, and we'd love to hang out with Carrie and Caitlyn.
Thank you.
I wish I could watch them later, but I have rewrites, because my play's in previews and breakfast is a date.
Okay, I am trying to save my career here, and we are all obsessing over breakfast.
Well, we could be obsessing about Mom and Dad.
What? So they're trying again.
It's not a big deal.
[ABBY.]
Yeah, I actually think it's admirable.
I mean, think about everything they have been through.
Well, all I know is Bree's to blame.
What? Me? It was your book that brought them together.
It did not.
Did it? No Oh, it might have.
[DOORBELL RINGS.]
What's that? What's this? We wanted to do something special for you.
- Shall we? - Yes.
All right, one, two, three! [GASPING IN DELIGHT.]
It's perfect.
[ELECTRICITY CRACKLING.]
I love it! Aw [HUM AND LAUGHTER OF BUSTLING CROWD.]
And watch the EQ in the fade on the drums.
Because of the high ceilings, it can really overpower the vocals.
Hey, hey, sorry I'm late.
I had a meeting I couldn't get out of, but if you want to go over numbers now, I'm happy to I was ready three hours ago, but right now, I have a club to run.
You know, the band's sound-checking, and we've got a food delivery within the hour.
No offense, Mick, but for the last month, you've made it nearly impossible for me to run this club.
I mean, everything's dual signature.
You know, I can't just drop everything I'm doing and track you down every time I need you to sign off.
Sorry, I've had a lot on my plate.
Yeah, so did I when you took the club from me.
Well, that was different.
You weren't here.
Yeah, and neither are you, even when you are here.
You know, it's one thing to be a silent partner.
It's another to go completely silent.
I mean, this club is my top priority, and if you can't make it one of yours, then I think we have a problem.
Plane ticket already paid I'm gone, but it don't mean nothing I'm close even though I'm far away [.]
That's how I remember you Stuck here on the red-eye special I can't wait to see you again [.]
So don't think of me not being around [.]
Just listen for the sweet, sweet sound Of the taxi pulling up the driveway I'm coming home soon [.]
I'm coming home soon [.]
[.]
- Hey.
- Hi.
Finally figured it out.
My muffin recipe? [CHUCKLES.]
No, that's always going to stay a secret.
That's true.
What I want to do.
- What? - I'm going to paint again now.
Megan What's it been, almost 18 years now that you've helped other artists' dreams come true, and now you're inspired, finally, to do it for yourself? It's about time.
I think so too.
Uh-oh, look who just emerged from their dungeon.
- Temporary furlough.
- Oh.
Is there anything we can do to help? I'm not sure there's anything anyone can do.
Well, I'm here if you need me.
Thank you.
And, Mick? I've decided I'm going to paint.
I'm going to set up a studio and just see what I can do.
Well, that's great, Megan.
I'm proud of you.
Connor, you're early.
Looks like I'm right on time.
[CHUCKLES.]
Uh, you cannot eat that.
Oh, Abby, you're not going to be able to eat both.
Trust me.
What's this? Indexed and catalogued, local Maryland and supreme court rulings on whistleblowing and whistleblowers, with relevant facts, circumstances, and aspects of the law with particular relevance.
Wow.
Thank you.
You did not have to do that.
Don't worry about that.
I kind of enjoyed it.
You enjoyed research? Okay, not really, but I enjoyed the change.
Uncle Thomas is gearing up for the Hubert case, a huge trial in New York, and I have been, and will be, glued to my computer doing more research.
Well, I'm glad my life is entertaining to you.
Okay, no, seriously, you can't eat that.
No, it's all good.
I actually don't mind butter on my pancakes anymore.
So Mom and Dad.
Huh.
Really? - I thought you'd be upset.
- Upset? Nah, they want to try again, after all this time? That takes insane bravery.
Or just insanity.
- What, you don't approve? - Mm-mm.
No, quite the opposite.
I mean wow, to be able to forgive after everything? Yeah.
I guess you gotta go after what you want.
Like eating my breakfast? [LAUGHS.]
Oh, Jay, good to see you.
Uh, sorry about that.
Do you want me to order you another one, or ? No, no, I'm good.
Sally's always serves too much food anyways.
That's very true.
Uh, I'll see you later? Thank you, Connor.
- Yeah, of course.
See ya, Jay.
- Later.
- Yeah.
- [CHUCKLES.]
[MOUTHS.]
I like him.
So did I get the thumbs up or down? - Uh, does it matter? - Well, with your family, yeah.
- Yeah, I think it matters a lot.
- Well, it was a thumbs up.
- Great.
- Do you want some of my pancakes? No, no, I'm good, thank you.
I'm fine.
Well, the toast and eggs look untouched.
Nothing really bothers you, does it? I mean, did you did learn that from teaching third grade? Uh, no.
No, actually.
Learning that led me to teaching third grade.
I was I was working on my Master's in marine biology at Woods Hole, spending most of my time on offshore trawlers, analyzing Atlantic mackerel populations, when I just I finally decided to switch careers.
Give up counting fish? Shocking, I know.
No, I thought of the lives of the people who mattered most to me, besides my family, and they were all teachers and I realized that life wasn't supposed to go in a straight line, and that if I wanted to turn, I could just do it.
Turn.
Wow.
I mean I can't imagine giving up something I've wanted my whole life.
Well, for me it was realizing that I wanted a lot of things in life, and it was just merely a matter of choosing one.
Do you ever regret it? Only when people eat my breakfast.
[LAUGHING.]
Hey, do you want some company today? What, during my deposition? Well, not during.
That would be awkward.
I was thinking after.
Don't you have to prep for prep day? Yes, I do, but I have a feeling you're going to need a juice box when you're done.
[CHUCKLES.]
All right, I'm going to dig in.
[BREE.]
"Still think about it, actually.
That, and American football Quarterback.
" "So you're a failed rockstar quarterback that can't eat fish.
" Deep into previews and still rewriting? Yup, it can always be better.
Last night, it seemed that the audience wanted a button on the scene, and I kind of like the callback to Act One.
Yeah, I like it too.
Have you given any thought to your other writing assignment? My other what? The note from the playwright? For the program? I haven't given it any thought.
[CHUCKLES.]
Well, considering you're a best-selling novelist, people are going to expect something impressive.
[EXHALES NERVOUSLY.]
No pressure.
[CHUCKLES.]
I'm sure it'll be great.
So, a little pressure.
Just a little.
So I'll see you this afternoon at our Q&A? Yep.
Can't wait.
Oh and I'd add "tone-deaf.
" "So you're a tone-deaf failed rockstar quarterback.
" If you're gonna go for the callback, you might as well go all the way.
I love you.
[.]
Oh, no! [LAUGHING.]
What's the score? - [CARRIE.]
We're up 19-3.
- Hey.
- Uncle Connor! - Uh, I heard Nana has lunch inside.
- Come on, I'll race ya! - Okay.
Yay! [KEVIN.]
You know, pretty soon, we will be doing this with our own kids.
So how many? Well, I was thinking football team? Wow.
Okay, that is a lot of O'Briens.
Yeah.
You know, we never really talked about numbers.
There's a lot of things that we need to talk about.
[.]
This is the opposite of talking.
- We'll get there.
- [CHUCKLES.]
A whole football team? Maybe just the offense.
You busy? No.
I'm just, uh running the numbers.
I was hoping we could talk.
I know you're still upset about me not telling you what Mark Hall said.
I just don't like being left in the dark, and how do I know you weren't considering it? I told him no, Trace.
I know you did.
I wasn't going to let him use me to get you back on tour.
[SIGHS.]
I'm sorry.
I thought you were hiding it from me, and when you've been in the business as long as I have, sometimes you don't know who to trust.
Trace it's not every day you meet someone who makes you feel safe and believes in you, that doesn't want to take away who you are.
You're different, different from what I know and I like that.
I like you.
[CLEARS THROAT AWKWARDLY.]
Now look who's hiding.
[CHUCKLING.]
I'm not exactly hiding.
It's just I was, uh, I was thinking about grabbing some lunch.
You want to join me? Yeah.
I'd like that.
All right.
[.]
Okay, thank you.
Tell me you have good news.
The power company is sending somebody out this afternoon.
This afternoon? I thought you were going to try to fix it.
No, no, no, no.
Last time I tried to mess with electricity, I blew up my parents' Christmas lights.
- That's not that bad.
- I set the lawn on fire.
Oh.
Yeah, that's bad.
[DOORBELL RINGS.]
- Power company, maybe? - Maybe.
Hi! We're here to check in.
What? Now? - Hi! Nice place.
- Hi there.
Uh-oh.
Uh-oh? This says we're open already.
Oh, that kind of "uh-oh.
" Well, we're not supposed to open till next week.
- We have no food.
- Or electricity.
And the mattresses haven't even been delivered yet - So we're a B&B - Without the "B" or the "B.
" [CONNOR.]
Admiral what course shall we be takin'? It be morning soon, so point the bow toward the rising sun.
Aye, aye, Admiral, but what if there not be land? Yes.
What if Hey, what's a pirate's favorite letter? [TOGETHER.]
"R"! Oh, you'd think it be "R," but it is the "C.
" Time for this one to be walkin' the plank! It's not in the [CONNOR LAUGHS.]
I'll sign the documents, but I haven't read them yet.
Listen, I can't delegate, and I can't just give up everything else I've got going on right now.
All right.
Okay.
Thanks.
- Hey, Grandpa.
- Yeah? Do you want to practice with us? Oh, you know what, honey? I think that might be just one admiral too many, and besides, today I have to be a landlubber but thanks, Caitlyn.
Appreciate it.
[IN PIRATE VOICE.]
Arr ! [CONNOR CHUCKLING.]
Hey, uh, why don't I meet you on the upper deck, and I'm going to go talk to Grandpa.
- Okay.
- Okay.
- I'll race you there! - Hey, Dad? - Yeah? - Um, listen, uh [CAITLYN.]
Let's do this.
I was I was wondering with everything going on with Dilpher, um, do you need any help? Oh, you know, I know you're busy, but thank you.
I appreciate it.
No, I am, but, uh, I mean it.
- If there's anything you need - No, that's okay, it's okay, Connor.
I really, I've got it under control, but thanks.
Okay.
Hey.
- Hi.
- I'm here for oregano and Dad.
Oregano, no idea.
Dad, in his office.
Got it.
Hey, Dad.
Hey, you must be excited about the inn opening soon.
Uh, actually, it's already open, just without the beds or the breakfasts, - so that's going great.
- Oh, good.
Anything I can do? Do you have time to make beds? Not really, but I thought I should just ask.
Thanks.
So um you and Mom? What's going on there? Just We're just, you know, I guess, uh taking it slow, you know, um, step by step.
Good.
So baby steps.
Yeah, baby steps.
Okay.
Thank you.
[MEGAN.]
And my spare bedroom's going to be perfect, you know, with the northern light coming through those windows.
You need to get Mick to help you with the studio.
Nah.
He's too busy.
I'm not going to ask him.
- Well - So what do you think of this? - Oh.
- It's perfect.
It's almost exactly like the studio I used to have.
That one's great, but you need Mick to help you.
Let him.
Maybe I should.
We didn't talk enough when we were married, and that was a mistake.
Darling, you two since then have learned a lot.
I hope we've learned enough.
The pie looks too good.
- I'm leaving.
- [LAUGHING.]
Hey, Trace! Megan, hey.
Oh, this is, uh, this is Emma.
She works at the Bridge.
Hello, Emma.
Hope he's not working you too hard.
As bosses go, he's okay.
Well, as carpenters go, he's amazing.
I love what you did for the set for the school play.
- Thanks.
- Have you seen 'em? I'd love to take a tour.
Well, if you're going to do it, you'd better hurry up, because tonight is closing night.
I'll see if my boss will give me a night off.
You know, we should probably get inside and order, but it's good to see you, Megan.
Yeah, you too.
- Bye.
- Bye.
[KEVIN.]
I don't know, it's kind of weird.
I mean, we talked about our lives together, but we may have neglected some of the details.
Hmm Oh, you didn't tell her about the football team, did you? [SIGHS.]
- Just the offense.
- [GROANS.]
O'Brien runs for the foul line.
She passes, and it's a three-point shot for an O'Brien hat trick.
Nope, none of that.
None of that was right.
- [MIMICS ROAR OF CROWD.]
- Have you seen sports? What? Those were all sports words.
[LAUGHS.]
Anyways I just feel like we went from being engaged to married in just three weeks, and we may have skipped a few conversations.
Hmm Well, at least now you have a lot of time to talk about it.
That's true.
[CHUCKLING.]
What about you? How are you doing with everything? Well my novel just broke top 10, and I have a play opening this week.
- Wow.
- Yeah.
- Congratulations, Bree, really.
- Thank you.
I just hope I can figure out what to write for this playbill thingy.
It's easier to write about other people than yourself.
Really? Don't you always write about yourself? No, I write about the fictional me, not the real me.
The fictional me has it all figured out.
Anyway, thank you for watching the store.
- Yup.
- And don't put anything on sale while I'm gone.
Full price! [LAUGHS.]
The hardest part's always loading up after a show.
3:00 in the morning in some one-traffic-light town, a bad night's sleep on an old motel mattress, listening to a rattling air conditioner knowing you've got eight hours behind the wheel just so you can do it all over again.
That sounds tough and lonely.
Yeah and no.
At least the hotels get better, right? Well, if it's not where you want to be, it's just four walls.
Yeah.
You know, you're really not selling me on the road.
[CHUCKLING.]
Well, that's the thing.
You know, I've had some of the best times of my life on the road.
Your band becomes your family.
I love John and Leigh, and I always will, but it ain't easy.
You've got to really want it.
It's not easy leaving the people you love.
Yeah, I know.
Ms.
O'Brien, are you denying that you released my client's proprietary data? When you say "proprietary data," are you referring to the illegal activities of the Porter Fund? Alleged illegal activity, and you're being evasive.
Well, alleged or not, there was enough information to open a federal investigation.
You were recently suspended by Capital Management.
Why was that? It's an internal matter.
Which we can subpoena.
And they will fight, because that is also proprietary information.
[VIDEO CAMERA CHIMES OFF.]
Abby we don't want you, but someone has to pay.
You give up Capital Management, and in two months' time, Hunter Drew & Associates will offer you a VP position with a 20% raise.
[SCOFFS.]
So you're bribing me? We're offering you an alternative.
You know, since I was suspended, I have done cleanup duty at my daughters' school.
I'm producing their school play.
I've taken them to gymnastics four times a week, and I've tucked them into bed every single night.
That's heartwarming, but I don't think you understand.
This is the best offer you're going to get, and if you don't take it, we're going to keep coming after you.
You know, I don't think you understand.
If I don't teach my children to stand up for what's right regardless of the consequences, then I've failed, and to me, that is more important than anything you can threaten me with.
So I think we're done here.
And as much as I love New York, you know, I realized that true theatre can be staged anywhere.
Hmm.
Next question? So, Bree, where do you get your inspiration? Okay, inspiration I would love to say that it all comes from my imagination, but that is not the case.
I think between my plays and my book, most of my inspiration comes from the people that are closest to me, my friends, my family, - whether they like it or not.
- [LAUGHTER.]
Wait, is your book based on your family? [CROWD WHISPERING.]
I mean, with the - [MURMURING AWKWARDLY.]
Nah - Let's jump to another question.
- That's a good idea.
- You, right there.
You have a question? If we don't get the power back soon, you can call me Laura Ingalls, 'cause this is Little House on the Chesapeake Shore.
[GROANS.]
The electrician couldn't fix it? He said something about corroded something or other, or faulty neutral wire thingies? Are you sure he was an actual electrician? Well, I'm paraphrasing because I'm upset.
About your parents? Well, kind of, but no, I'm upset because this is not how this was supposed to go.
We're supposed to have beds.
And power.
Yeah, that too.
At least your apartment still has electricity.
It's like you live in the future.
Don't worry.
No matter what, we'll get through it together, like peanut butter and jelly.
Like Pinot noir and Brussels sprouts.
- Oh, we are so meant to be together.
- I know.
[KEVIN.]
All right, so the dumbest thing I ever did Now, you need to promise not to laugh but when I was five, I broke my arm because I jumped off the roof.
Why did you do that? Well, I was dressed as Superman, and I thought maybe I could fly.
Did you learn your lesson? - Yeah, the second time.
- [LAUGHS.]
Hey, you promised that you weren't going to laugh.
No, it's just funny.
When I was five, I tried to save a snowman from jumping off our roof.
- Jumping? - Mm-hmm, yeah, Paulie and Joe spent an entire day building this massive snowman on our roof, and then brought me outside and told me I had to save him.
Did you? I spent the entire evening dragging out the couch cushions to break his fall, but the best part was the next morning.
Christmas Day we were all in our matching onesies and reindeer antlers, opening Christmas presents while sitting on wet cushions.
Let's go back for a second.
Matching onesies and reindeer antlers? Always, every Christmas.
[LAUGHING.]
That sounds fun.
Yeah, it was.
[PAGERS BOTH RINGING.]
Paramedics and engines, everyone.
[SHOP BELL JINGLING.]
Five minutes? Yeah.
They don't know the start time.
So how'd the kids do on their test? Ah, pretty well, until two of my students thought that Benjamin Franklin invented the kite.
[LAUGHS.]
Well, I mean, it's close.
That's true.
Yeah, maybe I can give them half credit - Hmm.
- but more importantly, how'd it go for you? Oh, well like a kite in a storm.
At first it was reasonable, then it wasn't, and then they wanted me to take a deal, which I didn't.
Then they threatened me.
Wow.
How'd that go? Uh I don't know.
I left.
- Wow.
- Yeah.
[CHUCKLING.]
So what's your position on picnics? - Uh, generally favorable.
- Good.
Good.
Warm day, soft blanket could be worse.
Could be.
You know, it's so funny, I just I realized that I like my job, but I would be okay without it and then I think I've made a huge mistake, and I'm going to regret it, and what have I done, and I'm going to miss it, and [LAUGHS.]
So what's wrong with that? It's normal to think about what might have been, while leaving what you know.
You know, if it makes you feel any better, and you promise not to tell anybody, I still can't fish every time I watch Finding Nemo.
[CHUCKLES.]
You've watched Finding Nemo more than once? Mm-hmm.
I mean, I do teach third grade, remember? Yes.
Oh Uh, I'm not sure that this is a juice box moment.
Well, I didn't think it was, either.
[GASPS.]
[LAUGHING.]
- Here you go.
- Thank you.
- All right.
- Wow, so fancy.
Mm-hmm.
It's better than Chateau Berry Blast.
I like Berry Blast.
Yeah, it's not too bad.
All right.
- Cheers.
- Cheers.
[.]
This is nice.
It is, isn't it? Thanks for meeting with me.
I thought it'd be a good time to talk and clear the air.
Look, I'm sorry for coming down on you like that, Mick.
I know you're dealing with a lot.
It's just you know, I really need you involved.
I know, I know, and as soon as all this stuff with me blows over, I'm going to make it a priority, I promise.
You don't know when that's going to be.
Look, I've been thinking.
There's always another option.
What's that? You sell me your half of the club.
I'd be happy to pay you full market value.
You want to buy me out? Why now? Because the Bridge means something to me, Mick.
It's always been my dream, not yours.
I'll always appreciate what you did to help me, but I'm giving you an out if you want it.
If I want it? Let me think about it.
All right, great.
Well, judging from that smile, it looks like the deposition went well.
Uh, it was great, until I walked out [CHUCKLES.]
but I think I made the right choice, although I might have sent myself into an early retirement.
[CHUCKLES.]
So what's the plan now? Actually, I was hoping that you could take me and the girls sailing this weekend.
Oh, God, honey, I'd love nothing more, but this Dilpher thing has got me landlocked for a while.
Mm, right.
Well, maybe you need a deposition to clear your schedule and change your life.
Well, I'm not sure that's what they're for, but I'll try it.
Are these your notes on my stuff? Oh, yeah, they're just scribbles.
I couldn't help myself.
I never thought about reapplying for government exemptions to mitigate construction overages.
- Really? - Yeah.
Well, for three years in New York, I handled most of the real estate investment trusts - for Capital Management.
- Huh.
Abby, I've got multiple MBAs working for me, and not one of them has ever come up with this.
Well, I had a lot of time with nothing to do, so You know, Nelson left me the boat to remind me of what's important, and I've been so focused on trying to handle everything myself, I think I I've forgotten what all this is about.
What do you mean? Well, if you have some time, I could use some help.
With everything that's been going on, I need somebody that I can trust to handle the day-to-day and everything that I can't handle.
- It would just be temporary.
- Well, Dad, Dad, of course.
I mean, whatever you need.
- Really? - Yeah.
Thanks.
It'll cost you babysitting, though.
- Okay.
- [LAUGHS.]
[.]
I think you're the only O'Brien that still comes here on a regular basis.
Well, I couldn't live without the hot wings.
[CHUCKLES.]
So is Danielle coming to meet you? No, we, uh It's over.
Really? Sorry to hear that.
Yeah.
So, what are you working on? Oh, the same old stuff.
I'm just catching up on some research for Uncle Thomas.
I spent a lot of time doing pro bono work for Abby, whether or not she'll use it.
For Abby? Why would she need a lawyer? Because of the Porter Fund.
Wait, that was her? Wow, if I'd have known, I would've No, no, hey, hey, hey, it's okay.
I mean, it's Abby, she always figures it out, and, you know, she's got, uh she's got people to talk to.
Well, that's that's good.
You know, I hate to think that Abby didn't have the support she needed.
Hey, Connor.
Yeah? For what it's worth, you've got great instincts.
Anyone would be lucky to have you on their side.
I know I am.
Thanks, Trace.
[JESS GASPS.]
All done Scones, muffins, wine, and two cheese platters ready for tonight.
Gran you are a lifesaver.
How did you do it? I cranked up my oxygen and I would do anything for you.
Ah, you always have.
And I always will.
I wanted to ask you.
Um This whole Mom-and-Dad thing Jess, Jess I know there were times that you felt that your mother and your dad weren't there for you, and you're right, they weren't, because they knew that I would be, and that you would never be truly alone But you're not worried it's all going to fall apart again? No, I'm not, and you shouldn't be either.
They're trying it now because they feel safe to do it, and no matter what, you kids are going to all be okay, and, Jess, you are never going to be alone.
I'll always have you.
And David.
And David.
[CHUCKLING.]
Thank you.
This is my daughter.
There you go and that includes your 10% off.
- Thank you.
- Hi.
Uh, Mom, what are you doing here, and why are we having a sale? Kevin called, and he and Sarah had to leave, and I was thinking I could help you move up the bestseller list.
Sign these, please.
Oh That's actually not a bad idea.
Thank you.
How was Baltimore? Not great.
Turns out I'm not very good at talking about myself.
- Oh, honey.
- When I write, it's always about the old me.
It's never about who I am now.
Hmm.
Well, then, who are you now? Huh That is the question.
You okay? Yeah.
Yeah, I'm just tired.
Yeah, me too.
You ever think about how we got here? Yeah, I do.
There was a long time where I thought I'd never be happy again.
I didn't even think it would be possible.
My dad always used to say that we all live two lives one to learn, and one to live.
I think I'm good with the football team.
But just the offense? Offense, defense, water boys Okay.
[LAUGHS.]
Now you're scaring me.
[CONNOR.]
Gran, you home? Oh, hey, Abby.
Hey.
Is Gran here? No, she went to Sally's with Dad before the play.
Oh.
How'd your deposition go? Well, I used the research you gave me for the first hour.
Well, I'm glad my hard work went to good use.
Yes, then I threw my career away right after that.
Don't ask.
Fair enough.
What are you working on? It's my consolation price.
I'm just doing some work for Dad.
Really? Working for Dad? Just for the moment.
He just asked me to help him out with some stuff.
Huh.
Uh, when did he ask you? Hmm I don't know, a few hours ago? Hmm.
Connor, with all due respect, what are you doing here? I'm going home.
- You offered me a job.
- [CHUCKLES.]
That's not good enough.
And you need me.
And why is that? Because I single-handedly beat your law firm in a case that I had no right to win.
You need me because I'm smart, I'm aggressive Humble.
When necessary and you need me because I can help you and your firm.
But while we do some environmental law, mostly we do litigation.
And that's exactly why I got into law in the first place.
Fine.
I'm interested.
So how did you end up going into environmental law? Well I let others choose my path for me, and I'm done doing that.
Hmm.
We lost this case to the city.
You have 48 hours to show me how we could've won it.
You want me to dazzle you.
If you want a job.
[STRUMMING GUITAR.]
[.]
I think your break's almost over.
Can I get five more minutes, boss? That's not how it works.
Gonna have to dock you.
[CHUCKLES.]
You know, I don't let a lot of people in.
So no one knows the real Trace Riley.
Not a lot of people, no.
Because of the business? Not just that.
When I was a kid, my family wasn't big on discussing their feelings.
Sometimes it's just easier that way.
So you don't get hurt.
So you get hurt less.
It's, uh safer.
[CHUCKLES.]
You know, you don't have to protect yourself around me.
You don't have to hide how you really feel.
Your ride awaits.
- You all set to leave? - Almost just finishing this note from the playwright.
So you finally found out what the real you has to say.
Uh yeah, kind of, I guess.
Not really.
I did find out why I was stressing out, though.
It's because I have nothing to stress out about.
[CHUCKLES.]
Yeah, it's strange, having everything work out.
Sarah and I are just happy, planning our future together our wedding dinner, everything else, and I keep expecting that I'm going to wake up.
I know, right, like it's all just a dream? Yeah, that it won't last? But then I think maybe we deserve this.
You know, like, for just a moment, everything's good, and everything works out as we planned.
Well, we got through the day.
[ELECTRICITY CRACKLES.]
[BOTH KNOCKING.]
And tomorrow will be better.
Always is.
That reminds me, I got you a present.
Really? It's okay if you didn't get me anything, even though it was the first day, and you should've, but I'm kidding.
- Close your eyes.
- Now? Mm-hmm.
Okay.
Aw, a calendar.
So we will always know what day it is.
This would've been a lot more useful than a spice rack.
It's okay, you don't have to get me anything.
- Got it.
- Got it.
[.]
Are you all right? Well, I've been better.
It hasn't been a great month for my reputation.
Yeah, well, it's really difficult to see something that you've built up just fall apart.
[SHUDDERS.]
You know, I talked to Jess today, and she is very concerned about you and Megan.
Oh? Yeah.
How do you feel about it? Well, I think you've always had something special, and I want you to be happy.
Thank you, Mom.
Admiral, what course will we be takin'? It be morning soon, so we point the bow toward the rising sun.
Aye, aye, Admiral, but what if there not be land? - Then we'll be setting a new course.
- [WHISPERING.]
Okay, that's you! - Let's go! Go, go, go! - [ONSTAGE.]
Time to abandon hope! Oof! Trace what are you doing here? I told the girls I'd come by and help out.
Oh, um thank you for, um, building the sets.
They look better than the originals.
[CHUCKLES.]
Yeah, no worries.
You know, I heard about the Porter Fund.
[CHUCKLES RUEFULLY.]
You okay? Yeah.
Yeah, I'm better now.
Good.
[AUDIENCE APPLAUDS.]
I, I'm [CHUCKLES.]
I have to go do a, uh - a costume change, so - Yeah, yeah, sure.
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