Everwood s03e09 Episode Script
The Reflex
Previously on Everwood
I bet it was nice not to be lonely.
Like with Linda.
How much asking around did you do? Ephram and Amy are going to have sex.
How did this happen? Calm down, Harold.
-The reason I came here -.
.
is so that you and I -Oh dont tell me to calm down, Andy My daughters about to be deflowered by Supersperm over there.
Im not supposed to have a reaction.
I need you to know that if, we do.
Its gonna be a-a big deal for me as well.
Its not something Im gonna take lightly, because youre not somebody that I take lightly.
My foot is falling asleep.
I wonder if I just move it slightly.
Sorry.
You alright? -Yeah, No.
Im good.
Im good.
-You sure? -Umm, hmm.
-Okay.
Ugh, I shouldntve moved it.
Go to the ear.
The ear.
Maybe if I just tilt my head.
Are you okay? Yeah, no, I had an itch.
You want popcorn? Uh, yeah.
Yeah, you want me to get it? No.
No.
Thats okay.
Ill get it.
I-I need some air anyways.
She needs air, what does that mean? Why did I say that? Dammit.
Terri? Terri? Never mind.
The giant centipede thing just ate the doctor guy.
It was pretty sweet.
I think Terri and Brian are having sex in her parents car.
What? Where? Here.
Yeah, theyre like two cars down.
Wow.
Really.
I dont know if theyre having actual sex, but Yeah, I mean I doubt its actual sex.
Its Yeah, me too.
The-Theyre probably just Yeah.
Yeah.
Theyre definitely having sex.
They are so having sex.
I shouldnt have told him now hes gonna think I want to.
Wait, was that like a sign.
Although Im sure he knows Id never let our first time be in a car in a completely public place.
I bet that was a sign.
Did I just miss the cue? I think I just missed the cue.
I guess this is probably the place to do it.
I mean, people are obviously doing it here.
If she looks at me its the cue.
How would we even ? Okay, never mind that wasnt the cue.
Hes blocking his lips.
That means he doesnt want me to kiss him.
God, body language is so telling.
People magazine is so right about that stuff.
That girl looks so much like Jennifer Lopez.
I wonder if theyre related.
I wonder if my dad would get a subscription if I asked.
Probably.
Why am I thinking about Jennifer Lopez? Do you want ? Sure.
This is going badly.
This is so bad.
Shes actually watching the movie.
Hes clearly into the movie.
Were never gonna have sex.
"The Reflex" Why is it our two children are always the last ones out of the building? Probably because Charlie likes to make out by the coat rack after the other kids are gone.
Oh, how I enjoy your sassy ways.
Oh, Dr.
Brown, Amanda, what a surprise to see you two here.
Well, every time I try to get rid of Delia, she just finds her way home anyway.
So, Amanda, you poor thing, who on earth is tending to John while Dr.
Brown heres chatting your ears off? Well, John has yet to burn the house down during the five minutes I take to pick up Charlie from school so ? Well, well all pray for you.
My bets on science these days but thanks all the same.
Nothing like play heathen to make the neighbors buzz off.
Hey, kiddo.
Say goodbye to your girlfriend.
And Ill see you tomorrow right? Two oclock.
How great is this? Butternut squash soup, pumpkin ice cream its like all the seasons I ever missed are just served up in a horn of plenty.
They dont do pumpkin in 90210? Not like this.
I cant believe the winters around here.
This is the first time in my whole life I havent had to drive three hours to get a whiff of snow.
Do you have any idea what a wonderland youre living in? So I bet an ice skating rink would really knock your stockings off? No way.
Its frozen over already? Its cold, Jake.
Youll notice my hair is just thawing from my morning shower.
Anyway, this weekend is the first skate.
Its a big deal around here.
Kids slide around on the ice.
Adults spice their cider.
Its good times.
Sounds awesome.
And, uh, Sam and I are going this Saturday.
You should come.
What am I saying? Its Saturday you probably have a date or something.
No.
No.
No.
Its just, uh, thing kinda Its-Its not even a big thing.
Nah, you dont have to explain.
Youre allowed to date, Jake.
Youre supposed to date.
No, I know.
I know, I just feel a little weird talking to you about it.
Well, you shouldnt.
Feel weird, I mean.
Its You can talk to me about it or-or-or not.
Its up to you.
Oh, man.
Mrs.
Langdons been waiting for me for like 15 minutes so, uh I guess so Its busy.
See ya.
Oh, this is where Amy would make her famous pillow fortress.
See she would employ every single pillow in the house.
Snatch it out from under your sleeping head if need be.
Do you remember that, sweetheart? Not really.
Theres a small elk cove, almost like an attic.
Oh my gosh, its like a little kids tree house, but inside.
One of the chief reasons we bought this cabin in the first place.
Oh perhaps we should hold off on the sale, Rose.
We might want to venture back someday.
We havent set foot in that cabin since 1998, Harold.
Its time to let another family create some memories there.
I say sell it.
Is that Bright wearing Muppet slippers? Ah, yes, Bright was oddly bewitched by Miss Piggy.
And Amy simply would not remove her Fozzie bears for all the tea in China.
Okay, thats it.
Hannah, can you please meet me upstairs.
We need to talk.
Well, we were all gonna watch the movie.
Yeah, what about the movie? Uh, they can start it without us.
Its really important.
Is everything okay? No, its fine, its just I needed to get out of there.
Gaa, hes so endless sometimes.
Its like he thinks that if he talks about me being eight, I might miraculously become eight.
It gets annoying.
Hes just being nostalgic.
I left my pajamas at Ninas.
Thats okay, Ill lend you.
So how was last night? Did you and Ephram have a good time at the drive-in? Oh, it was whatever.
How was the movie? I dont know.
Oh, right.
You guys were probably No, not even.
We played the How long can we kiss before it gets so unbearably boring that Id actually rather watch someone get eaten by a giant centipede? Is that a game? No, Hannah, its my life.
Well does that mean you dont like kissing Ephram any more? No, it just means that weve stagnated at the kissing stage for so long, neither of us are taking it to the next level or you know the level.
You want to go to the level.
I dont know.
Maybe.
I mean, we talked about it over a month ago and it seems like we were both ready but nothings happened since then.
Its like we had this big conversation and then thats it.
Hasnt made any attempt since.
Well, maybe hes just trying to show you how much he respects you.
Thats horrifying.
No, I just wish this whole thing was over.
I swear the anxiety about when its gonna happen is taking up way too much brain space.
Yeah, definitely.
You are hating this conversation.
No, Im not.
You know what, I just need to talk to Ephram.
I need to find some casual way to bring it up so that it doesnt seem like were having another Treaty of Versailles and just go from there.
Sounds good to me.
Your dads probably waiting on us to start the movies so Yeah, I can be casual.
So why havent you tried to have sex with me yet? Wh.
.
? What do you mean why havent I tried? Well have you? No, I mean I havent done everything I could do but its not like youve given me any indication that -thats what you wanted me to do.
-How am I supposed to indicate that? Well, I-I dont know, maybe not flinching every time my hand grazes your belt buckle.
-I dont flinch.
-Uh, yeah, you do.
-No, I dont.
-Yeah, you do.
Do you want me to show you right now -cause its actually pretty funny? -Okay, so maybe I flinch, it doesnt matter, its just a reflex.
The next time it happens just press on.
-Okay.
-Okay.
Theres something else, isnt there? -No, theres nothing.
-You dont want to.
No, are you kidding me, yes.
I wa Of course, I d -It just -It just what? Can you not do that for two seconds? I mean, I-Its your first time an-and its our first time together and I just Yknow, it seems like it deserves a trip to Paris or something.
Obviously Paris is a little pricey this time of year.
Ephram? I ju-I just want it to be, yknow, memorable and special.
And perfect, yeah, I know.
And you know what that is, thats like an aneurism waiting to happen.
I mean seriously, Ephram, the amount of pressure you are putting on yourself and me for that matter, its like impossible and its killing our momentum so we should just remove it entirely.
Okay, I dont need candles.
I dont need rose petals.
I dont need Paris.
It doesnt have to be special, it just has to be you.
I say we do it in the car.
Wh.
.
? At-At the point? I dont No.
No.
Eh, never mind.
Its too cheesy.
Omigod, its perfect, my parents have this cabin.
Its not too far away.
Theres a bed.
A beds a good start.
Okay, great, lets do that then.
Perfect, Ill get you the directions and the keys.
We-we cant go together? Too suspicious.
Ill tell my dad, Im sleeping over at Hannahs.
So Saturday night, 8 oclock.
For sex? 8.
9.
7:30.
Great, so you bring the condoms and Ill see if I can score some of my moms fired chicken for after.
You coming? Hey, did you know that there was a goat living in Mrs.
Hanovers yard? Its been there for three days.
It wont go away.
Yeah.
Maybe we could take a field trip over there.
Set up some chairs.
Bring a cooler.
Oh, yeah.
Youd be into that.
No, dad.
So, uh, I was wondering if I could stay out tonight? Oh, how late? Over night.
With Amy? Where? Uh, mountains.
Oh, so its uh like a camping thing? Sure Dad.
Well, Im just curious, if, uh, if I say no to you are you still gonna go do this anyway? Well, I was hoping that since I asked, Id get some extra points.
You do.
You can go.
But just be safe, alright, Ephram.
I know.
No, I know you know.
But you can take what you know and -and go a whole other mile with it.
You know? I know.
Hi.
Youre Ephram.
Youre taller than I pictured.
Okay.
Forty fellow? Yeah.
You just missed something horrifying.
I havent breathed in two minutes.
Sounds juicy.
I mean, Ive done all I can do.
And there-there comes a point where going beyond that would just be ridiculous.
Right? Absolutely.
Now just take a breathe.
Caffeinate yourself.
Thats better, thanks.
So whats the occasion? Oh, your pen, sir.
You left it at the house the other day and I think this is its spouse.
Well, what else you got in there? Six doves.
Actually I was gonna release em when I left.
Thanks, but you didnt have to come all the way over here to bring these back.
Actually, I had sort of a crazy idea.
Well, it was really Charlies idea a collaboration if you will.
And I know its late, but I like spontaneity, dont you? Planning tends to send me into a panic.
Did I miss the idea somewhere in there? Oh, no.
Here it is.
I thought Charlie and Delia could have a play date.
Ooh, I know, but Charlies been dying to do it and he wont ask her so Im asking you.
Well, we are asking you out to play.
Do you like childrens restaurants with rooms that consist entirely of arcade games and inflated balls? You know I was-I was just thinking its been too long.
Great, hows tonight? I mean, sure the caretakers free for John.
I dont think the stimulation would be too good for him now and its not like were gonna be out all night.
Uh Unless, tonight isnt good.
No.
No.
Tonight is-is great.
Uh, great.
Uh, so should we just meet you there or.
.
? -Yeah.
-Okay.
-Lets do that.
-All right.
-Okay.
-Good.
Ill, uh, call you later with the directions.
Okay.
Great.
Chapter 35 Technobreasts and Weinie Angst.
Omigod.
This is actually kind of interesting.
Its all about how men and women are made to feel inadequate about their bodies.
They should have just named this chapter Hannah.
All right, I dont have time to look through all of this psychological stuff.
Just cut to the basics like where to put your hands and how not to flinch when the guy touches you.
You flinch? A little bit, yeah.
Its no big deal.
No, I know, but if youre flinching maybe that means you dont really want to do this.
I mean flinching is a reflex and reflexes are ultimately our bodys way of protecting us.
Yeah, from like fire.
But in this case, its protecting me from my over analytical mind which is completely different.
Okay.
Trust me, Hannah, I want to do this but obviously its a little bit nerve racking so thats why I got the book.
Yknow, break it down like this, it doesnt seem like such a big deal.
I mean, you call it horizontal jogging and all of sudden its no big whoop.
No.
I know, youre probably right.
Youll see when you meet the guy you want to be with.
Youll go through the same thing.
Maybe, only, Im not having sex until Im married, so What? Yeah, its a decision I made a long time ago.
Is it like a religious thing or? Uh, part of it has to do with religion but I also really like the idea that there will only be one person who I shared that special part of myself with.
Huh, thats very cool.
Yeah, and honestly it makes everything a whole lot easier.
Like Im not gonna have to go through this anxiety if and when I actually get a boyfriend cause the decisions already made.
And if he has a problem with it, then hes not the right guy for me anyway.
But-But you and Ephram are totally different from me.
It makes sense that you guys would want to, you know, be completely together in every way.
Yeah, it does.
I cant believe youre gonna be like this whole different person tomorrow.
Why do you have to take all these pictures, Im standing right in front of you? This is the way the famous people do it.
Trust me, it works.
How do you know all this stuff? Okay, you definitely cant wear a skirt.
You told me I had to wear a skirt.
Thats before I saw your leg bruises.
You really have to stop playing hockey.
Okay.
Almost ready? No.
What stinks? Calvin Klein, right? Hugo Boss.
How do you know this stuff? Dad, I have to stop playing hockey.
Okay.
Its a very nice shirt, Dr.
Brown.
Not really, its just a shirt.
So when are they picking you up? Uh, we thought itd be best to meet there.
Right Delia? Well, its not really a date if you meet there.
Its not a date, Brittany.
Its-its just a-a A thing, right Dad? Absolutely.
Im gonna go change my shirt.
Me too.
You ready to go? Five more minutes.
Five more minutes then the five minutes I just gave you five minutes ago.
Dont make me do math, its Saturday.
Come on, Sam.
But Roxy and Michael just got here and were gonna get a hockey team together and Roxy promised to show me how to flip.
All right.
Okay.
Heres the deal.
You get 10 more minutes if you swear not to flip ever in your whole life.
Fifteen.
My whole life is a long time.
Deal.
Yess! Oh, I was just going to call you down.
Hannah, my dear, I believe tonight is your night to pick the movie.
Oh, ummm.
And I made my famous jalapeno popcorn.
Youll find it rather adventurous to the tastebuds.
Actually, Dad, I think Im gonna sleep at Hannahs tonight, if thats okay.
Oh, really? But your mother made lasagna.
Im sorry, I thought you guys knew.
Oh, thats fine.
Stay for dinner then go.
Uh, we kinda have to go now-ish.
Oh.
Why is that? Ummm, oh, because see Ninas making us this dinner as a favor or to return the favor, I mean, because you and Mrs.
Abbott are always making me dinner, so Exactly, we just didnt think it-was- it was fair that Mom always has to cook.
I mean, its really not fair.
Not fair at all.
And-and Hannah always has to stay here, I thought its be nice if I stayed there for once, yknow.
Right.
Even though I love staying here.
Just you know not tonight.
So can I? So youll be sleeping over all night? Thats kinda what a sleepover is, Dad.
And youre sure youd rather go there? Im sure.
Okay, Ill tell your mother to save the leftovers.
Thanks, Dad.
Love you.
Good night, Dr.
Abbott.
Be safe.
I mean, drive safe.
Roads can be icy this time of year.
Ephram? Ephram? What took you so long, Im freezing my butt off out here? Ephram I know you said you didnt want it to be a big deal but it is to me, so I wanted it to be that way to you too.
Its no Paris, but Yes, it is.
Does this mean youre not mad? Charlie, why dont you ask Delia what kind of movies she likes? I think youre overestimating our ability to communicate at that age.
I like chocolate sprinkles better than the other kind.
I like bananas.
So hows John doing today? Any progress? Oh, hes good.
He seems good.
Something wrong? This is gonna sound a little weird, but can we maybe not talk about John tonight.
Just leave it alone for one night, I could really use that.
Oh, of course.
Im I understand.
-Thanks.
-Sure.
Hey, can we go to the batting cages? Yeah, can we? -Sure.
-Yeah.
So, do you think we should go with them? Yeah, lets do that.
Is that you? Yeah.
Its not Ephram.
Its not urgent.
Do you realize they could be anywhere right now? How could I have let her go? I must have been experiencing some sort of psychotic break.
Its a medical condition, Rose.
It means I cant be held responsible for my actions.
Of course not, Dear.
I suppose we could start with that blasted garage.
Though it seems a bit brazen on their part.
How many motels do you figure there are in Everwood? Sweetheart, before we start tearing through every Motel 6 in the county lets think this through.
Even if we found them, what would we do then? Clearly, we would stop them from making the biggest mistake of their lives? Do you truly believe this is the biggest mistake of their lives? Why? Do you think shes ready for this? No.
I dont know.
I Im scared too.
I wish she had come to me about this, of course I do, but I trust our daughter.
The fact is we have done everything we can to prepare her, to protect her.
-Yes, I know, but -But what? Think about last year, think about what almost happened.
How this couldve been.
At least now we know shes in a -a safe environment with a boy we can trust.
What is it? Why are you so scared? Is there something y oure not telling me, Harold? No, of course not.
Its just shes just growing up so fast, thats all.
Yeah.
She is.
Perhaps if we reminded her of the promises she made in Sunday school when she was a little girl that might have an impact.
You could try.
Just remember we were only two years older than they are now when we Yeah Yeah God punished us with Bright.
Oh, you I cant believe you left L.
A.
to come here.
I would die to live there.
But then that would sort of defeat the purpose, right? The purpose of what? Sorry, Ive gotta take this.
Doctor Hartman Oh, thank God youre there.
Nina? Yeah, Sams hurt.
He-He was skating, and-and he fell and I think he busted his chin or something.
Go straight to my office.
Ill meet you there.
Okay.
Thank you.
Thank you so much.
Youre leaving? Im sorry, Im needed.
Woohoo.
All right, Charlie.
You okay? Umm, hmm.
Yeah, just thinking.
Yeah, about what? Uh, about Ephram.
He might be having sex right now and I cant decide if Im glad that I know that or Im better off the other way.
Ignorance, bliss, blah, blah, blah.
Right.
You know you cant stand in the way of these things? Oh, I know.
Well, whats she like? Im sorry.
The girl.
Whats she like? Oh, Amy, oh shes great.
Shes really great.
Shes smart.
Shes full of conviction.
Shes probably the only creature on earth who understands Ephram, which kind of really amazes and surprises me.
Sounds fantastic.
Whats happening here? I guess I was waiting for that.
I dont know.
What do you think is happening? I dont know but for a second there I It seemed like we were the ones on the date.
Yeah, it did, didnt it? Good one.
Okay, Charlie, its my turn.
Give me the bat.
Its my turn.
Sorry, I never should have asked you out for tonight.
You didnt ask me out, Charlie asked Delia out.
No he didnt.
It was my idea.
I just I wanted to see you to see if I was going crazy or if there was something here.
Im too scared to see you alone so I dragged my kid into it.
I mean, I may need to be shot.
We cant.
Were leaving.
What? Charlies a butthole.
No offense.
-Are you crying? -No.
You are? No, its fine.
No, its not fine.
Whats wrong? Nothing.
I dont know whats happening to me, Im sorry.
-You sure youre okay? -Im just so overwhelmed by this place and this-this.
Everything that you did.
Im just What if were not ready? Then we wait.
What if were never ready? Okay.
I mean, what if we do this and everything changes.
We fall out of love.
Or its not as good as it was with you and Madison.
-Amy? -What if, Ephram? I mean, we could do this and it could feel wrong for the both of us.
I mean, think about it.
Maybe we havent done it yet, because part of us knows that its just gonna screw everything up or tell us something we dont want to know.
Like what? Like maybe were more friends than anything.
Do you really believe that? No, but Im scared.
I dont want us to change.
I dont want us to change either.
Look, lets just take it off the table.
What? Lets just make that decision right now.
Its not something that has to happen.
I mean, we dont have to do it, right? Really? Yeah.
All right.
So what should we do? We just go to sleep.
Okay.
Youre doing great, buddy.
You know almost everyones got a scar under their chin.
Its like a purple heart for kids.
You see this.
Kinda.
You know that movie Star Wars? Yeah.
Well, when I was just about your age, my best friend, Larry, and I used to play with those plastic light sabers all the time and once I cracked his and sliced my chin right open.
Nasty, huh? Gross.
Yeah, I had to go to the emergency room.
Five stitches.
Larry fainted and he gave me all of his Green Lantern comic books so I wouldnt tell anyone and guess what? What? Youre the first guy I ever told.
And youre getting one more stitch than I got which pretty much makes you the toughest little guy Ive ever seen.
Its amazing how you do that.
What stitches? Thats like the first thing they teach you when youre a resident.
No, just how you are with him? You sure you dont have kids.
Just chalk it up to my immaturity.
Okay, were all done.
I need you to bring him by tomorrow so I can see how its closing up.
Okay.
I dont know how to thank you, Jake.
You dont have to.
You were awesome, little man.
Thanks.
Wanna come over and have some cocoa with us? Uh, its way past my bedtime.
But Ill take a raincheck.
Okay? Okay, whats a raincheck? See you tomorrow.
Okay.
Good night, Nina.
All right, Jake.
Come on, bugs.
-Bye, Jake.
-Bye.
-See you tomorrow.
-Okay.
Uh, Im cold.
Here, have some more blanket.
Hey.
Youve been up? Nah, just for a little.
You were snoring.
I was not.
You were.
It was cute though so dont worry.
I snore.
You do.
Oh, I had no idea.
Thats awful.
I love this blanket.
My mom made it if you could believe that.
I can.
The woman like runs Everwood and still manages to cook three meals a day for your entire family.
She should be the next Dali Lama.
I dont remember when we stopped coming here.
We used to go every summer and then one year we just didnt.
Bright got mono or something.
Never came back after that.
I never even talked about it.
Did we ever? I dont think so.
I think people change their routines all the time without really talking about it.
One day you just wake up and everythings different for no other reason than it is.
I still cold.
Here.
Come on.
Oh, Im sorry.
Its okay.
I didnt.
No.
No.
Its a reflex.
Umm, hmm.
Amy.
Amy.
I love you, Ephram.
I love that you know more about me than I know about myself.
I think its amazing that that could happen.
Dont you? Yeah.
All this time, Ive been thinking.
Thinking about what would happen.
How you would feel.
How I would feel but Im not thinking now.
I know.
Im just here with you and Im not scared.
Are you sure? Yeah.
Hey, kiddo.
How you feeling this morning? Fine.
So youre not upset about Charlie? Nah, I didnt really want a boyfriend anyway.
It was more Brittanys idea.
Well, uh, not that I want to argue the point but, uh, why dont you want a boyfriend? I dont know.
I figure I already have you and Ephram telling me what to do all the time.
I dont need another boy getting in my business.
-Morning.
-Morning.
So, how was camping? It was, uh, it was good.
Ooh, you went camping? Uh, yeah.
I hate camping.
My next boyfriend will also not be allowed to go camping.
No.
No.
You are not going camping.
Why? Excellent coffee, my dear.
Why thank you, dear.
Good morning.
Good morning, sweetheart.
Do you want some eggs? Oh, dont get up, I got it.
You look beautiful this morning, Mom.
Why thank you.
Did you have a nice time at Hannahs? Yeah, it was good.
Youre not hungry? Not right now, no.
Thanks though.
We really gonna sell the cabin on the lake? I dont know.
Perhaps we should hold onto it for another year.
Maybe take a trip up there this summer.
See if it still holds any magic for us.
Yeah, thats a good idea.
Im gonna go check my email.
You realize they were? I realize.
That place goes on the market today.
Hey, you.
Its late I know.
Oh, thats, uh, thats okay.
Come on in.
Oh, no thanks.
I cant stay.
I just, uh, I just came by to give you this.
What is it? I, uh, I put together a list of doctors for you and John.
Uh, top of their field, all very impressive.
Im very impressed.
I was gonna start calling them tomorrow and catch them up on your case.
Considering the progress that Johns already made, Im sure that any one of them would be happy to You dont have to call.
Ill do it.
-No.
I dont mind.
-I know you dont.
But they should probably just talk to me directly.
Dont want to confuse em.
Yeah, youre probably right.
Anyway, Ive, uh, crosschecked their hospital numbers with their private practice numbers so there shouldnt be any problem.
Im sure Ill be just fine.
Youve been very efficient, Doctor.
Well, I, uh I dont want to keep you.
No.
Good night.
Good night.
Hi.
Hey, I just called to see if you were snoring yet.
Shut up.
You grind your teeth too.
Did I tell you that? I do not.
I know.
Whatcha doing? Nothing much.
What are you doing? Nothing.
Cool.
Script: Rosemary Srt: Juanfran
Like with Linda.
How much asking around did you do? Ephram and Amy are going to have sex.
How did this happen? Calm down, Harold.
-The reason I came here -.
.
is so that you and I -Oh dont tell me to calm down, Andy My daughters about to be deflowered by Supersperm over there.
Im not supposed to have a reaction.
I need you to know that if, we do.
Its gonna be a-a big deal for me as well.
Its not something Im gonna take lightly, because youre not somebody that I take lightly.
My foot is falling asleep.
I wonder if I just move it slightly.
Sorry.
You alright? -Yeah, No.
Im good.
Im good.
-You sure? -Umm, hmm.
-Okay.
Ugh, I shouldntve moved it.
Go to the ear.
The ear.
Maybe if I just tilt my head.
Are you okay? Yeah, no, I had an itch.
You want popcorn? Uh, yeah.
Yeah, you want me to get it? No.
No.
Thats okay.
Ill get it.
I-I need some air anyways.
She needs air, what does that mean? Why did I say that? Dammit.
Terri? Terri? Never mind.
The giant centipede thing just ate the doctor guy.
It was pretty sweet.
I think Terri and Brian are having sex in her parents car.
What? Where? Here.
Yeah, theyre like two cars down.
Wow.
Really.
I dont know if theyre having actual sex, but Yeah, I mean I doubt its actual sex.
Its Yeah, me too.
The-Theyre probably just Yeah.
Yeah.
Theyre definitely having sex.
They are so having sex.
I shouldnt have told him now hes gonna think I want to.
Wait, was that like a sign.
Although Im sure he knows Id never let our first time be in a car in a completely public place.
I bet that was a sign.
Did I just miss the cue? I think I just missed the cue.
I guess this is probably the place to do it.
I mean, people are obviously doing it here.
If she looks at me its the cue.
How would we even ? Okay, never mind that wasnt the cue.
Hes blocking his lips.
That means he doesnt want me to kiss him.
God, body language is so telling.
People magazine is so right about that stuff.
That girl looks so much like Jennifer Lopez.
I wonder if theyre related.
I wonder if my dad would get a subscription if I asked.
Probably.
Why am I thinking about Jennifer Lopez? Do you want ? Sure.
This is going badly.
This is so bad.
Shes actually watching the movie.
Hes clearly into the movie.
Were never gonna have sex.
"The Reflex" Why is it our two children are always the last ones out of the building? Probably because Charlie likes to make out by the coat rack after the other kids are gone.
Oh, how I enjoy your sassy ways.
Oh, Dr.
Brown, Amanda, what a surprise to see you two here.
Well, every time I try to get rid of Delia, she just finds her way home anyway.
So, Amanda, you poor thing, who on earth is tending to John while Dr.
Brown heres chatting your ears off? Well, John has yet to burn the house down during the five minutes I take to pick up Charlie from school so ? Well, well all pray for you.
My bets on science these days but thanks all the same.
Nothing like play heathen to make the neighbors buzz off.
Hey, kiddo.
Say goodbye to your girlfriend.
And Ill see you tomorrow right? Two oclock.
How great is this? Butternut squash soup, pumpkin ice cream its like all the seasons I ever missed are just served up in a horn of plenty.
They dont do pumpkin in 90210? Not like this.
I cant believe the winters around here.
This is the first time in my whole life I havent had to drive three hours to get a whiff of snow.
Do you have any idea what a wonderland youre living in? So I bet an ice skating rink would really knock your stockings off? No way.
Its frozen over already? Its cold, Jake.
Youll notice my hair is just thawing from my morning shower.
Anyway, this weekend is the first skate.
Its a big deal around here.
Kids slide around on the ice.
Adults spice their cider.
Its good times.
Sounds awesome.
And, uh, Sam and I are going this Saturday.
You should come.
What am I saying? Its Saturday you probably have a date or something.
No.
No.
No.
Its just, uh, thing kinda Its-Its not even a big thing.
Nah, you dont have to explain.
Youre allowed to date, Jake.
Youre supposed to date.
No, I know.
I know, I just feel a little weird talking to you about it.
Well, you shouldnt.
Feel weird, I mean.
Its You can talk to me about it or-or-or not.
Its up to you.
Oh, man.
Mrs.
Langdons been waiting for me for like 15 minutes so, uh I guess so Its busy.
See ya.
Oh, this is where Amy would make her famous pillow fortress.
See she would employ every single pillow in the house.
Snatch it out from under your sleeping head if need be.
Do you remember that, sweetheart? Not really.
Theres a small elk cove, almost like an attic.
Oh my gosh, its like a little kids tree house, but inside.
One of the chief reasons we bought this cabin in the first place.
Oh perhaps we should hold off on the sale, Rose.
We might want to venture back someday.
We havent set foot in that cabin since 1998, Harold.
Its time to let another family create some memories there.
I say sell it.
Is that Bright wearing Muppet slippers? Ah, yes, Bright was oddly bewitched by Miss Piggy.
And Amy simply would not remove her Fozzie bears for all the tea in China.
Okay, thats it.
Hannah, can you please meet me upstairs.
We need to talk.
Well, we were all gonna watch the movie.
Yeah, what about the movie? Uh, they can start it without us.
Its really important.
Is everything okay? No, its fine, its just I needed to get out of there.
Gaa, hes so endless sometimes.
Its like he thinks that if he talks about me being eight, I might miraculously become eight.
It gets annoying.
Hes just being nostalgic.
I left my pajamas at Ninas.
Thats okay, Ill lend you.
So how was last night? Did you and Ephram have a good time at the drive-in? Oh, it was whatever.
How was the movie? I dont know.
Oh, right.
You guys were probably No, not even.
We played the How long can we kiss before it gets so unbearably boring that Id actually rather watch someone get eaten by a giant centipede? Is that a game? No, Hannah, its my life.
Well does that mean you dont like kissing Ephram any more? No, it just means that weve stagnated at the kissing stage for so long, neither of us are taking it to the next level or you know the level.
You want to go to the level.
I dont know.
Maybe.
I mean, we talked about it over a month ago and it seems like we were both ready but nothings happened since then.
Its like we had this big conversation and then thats it.
Hasnt made any attempt since.
Well, maybe hes just trying to show you how much he respects you.
Thats horrifying.
No, I just wish this whole thing was over.
I swear the anxiety about when its gonna happen is taking up way too much brain space.
Yeah, definitely.
You are hating this conversation.
No, Im not.
You know what, I just need to talk to Ephram.
I need to find some casual way to bring it up so that it doesnt seem like were having another Treaty of Versailles and just go from there.
Sounds good to me.
Your dads probably waiting on us to start the movies so Yeah, I can be casual.
So why havent you tried to have sex with me yet? Wh.
.
? What do you mean why havent I tried? Well have you? No, I mean I havent done everything I could do but its not like youve given me any indication that -thats what you wanted me to do.
-How am I supposed to indicate that? Well, I-I dont know, maybe not flinching every time my hand grazes your belt buckle.
-I dont flinch.
-Uh, yeah, you do.
-No, I dont.
-Yeah, you do.
Do you want me to show you right now -cause its actually pretty funny? -Okay, so maybe I flinch, it doesnt matter, its just a reflex.
The next time it happens just press on.
-Okay.
-Okay.
Theres something else, isnt there? -No, theres nothing.
-You dont want to.
No, are you kidding me, yes.
I wa Of course, I d -It just -It just what? Can you not do that for two seconds? I mean, I-Its your first time an-and its our first time together and I just Yknow, it seems like it deserves a trip to Paris or something.
Obviously Paris is a little pricey this time of year.
Ephram? I ju-I just want it to be, yknow, memorable and special.
And perfect, yeah, I know.
And you know what that is, thats like an aneurism waiting to happen.
I mean seriously, Ephram, the amount of pressure you are putting on yourself and me for that matter, its like impossible and its killing our momentum so we should just remove it entirely.
Okay, I dont need candles.
I dont need rose petals.
I dont need Paris.
It doesnt have to be special, it just has to be you.
I say we do it in the car.
Wh.
.
? At-At the point? I dont No.
No.
Eh, never mind.
Its too cheesy.
Omigod, its perfect, my parents have this cabin.
Its not too far away.
Theres a bed.
A beds a good start.
Okay, great, lets do that then.
Perfect, Ill get you the directions and the keys.
We-we cant go together? Too suspicious.
Ill tell my dad, Im sleeping over at Hannahs.
So Saturday night, 8 oclock.
For sex? 8.
9.
7:30.
Great, so you bring the condoms and Ill see if I can score some of my moms fired chicken for after.
You coming? Hey, did you know that there was a goat living in Mrs.
Hanovers yard? Its been there for three days.
It wont go away.
Yeah.
Maybe we could take a field trip over there.
Set up some chairs.
Bring a cooler.
Oh, yeah.
Youd be into that.
No, dad.
So, uh, I was wondering if I could stay out tonight? Oh, how late? Over night.
With Amy? Where? Uh, mountains.
Oh, so its uh like a camping thing? Sure Dad.
Well, Im just curious, if, uh, if I say no to you are you still gonna go do this anyway? Well, I was hoping that since I asked, Id get some extra points.
You do.
You can go.
But just be safe, alright, Ephram.
I know.
No, I know you know.
But you can take what you know and -and go a whole other mile with it.
You know? I know.
Hi.
Youre Ephram.
Youre taller than I pictured.
Okay.
Forty fellow? Yeah.
You just missed something horrifying.
I havent breathed in two minutes.
Sounds juicy.
I mean, Ive done all I can do.
And there-there comes a point where going beyond that would just be ridiculous.
Right? Absolutely.
Now just take a breathe.
Caffeinate yourself.
Thats better, thanks.
So whats the occasion? Oh, your pen, sir.
You left it at the house the other day and I think this is its spouse.
Well, what else you got in there? Six doves.
Actually I was gonna release em when I left.
Thanks, but you didnt have to come all the way over here to bring these back.
Actually, I had sort of a crazy idea.
Well, it was really Charlies idea a collaboration if you will.
And I know its late, but I like spontaneity, dont you? Planning tends to send me into a panic.
Did I miss the idea somewhere in there? Oh, no.
Here it is.
I thought Charlie and Delia could have a play date.
Ooh, I know, but Charlies been dying to do it and he wont ask her so Im asking you.
Well, we are asking you out to play.
Do you like childrens restaurants with rooms that consist entirely of arcade games and inflated balls? You know I was-I was just thinking its been too long.
Great, hows tonight? I mean, sure the caretakers free for John.
I dont think the stimulation would be too good for him now and its not like were gonna be out all night.
Uh Unless, tonight isnt good.
No.
No.
Tonight is-is great.
Uh, great.
Uh, so should we just meet you there or.
.
? -Yeah.
-Okay.
-Lets do that.
-All right.
-Okay.
-Good.
Ill, uh, call you later with the directions.
Okay.
Great.
Chapter 35 Technobreasts and Weinie Angst.
Omigod.
This is actually kind of interesting.
Its all about how men and women are made to feel inadequate about their bodies.
They should have just named this chapter Hannah.
All right, I dont have time to look through all of this psychological stuff.
Just cut to the basics like where to put your hands and how not to flinch when the guy touches you.
You flinch? A little bit, yeah.
Its no big deal.
No, I know, but if youre flinching maybe that means you dont really want to do this.
I mean flinching is a reflex and reflexes are ultimately our bodys way of protecting us.
Yeah, from like fire.
But in this case, its protecting me from my over analytical mind which is completely different.
Okay.
Trust me, Hannah, I want to do this but obviously its a little bit nerve racking so thats why I got the book.
Yknow, break it down like this, it doesnt seem like such a big deal.
I mean, you call it horizontal jogging and all of sudden its no big whoop.
No.
I know, youre probably right.
Youll see when you meet the guy you want to be with.
Youll go through the same thing.
Maybe, only, Im not having sex until Im married, so What? Yeah, its a decision I made a long time ago.
Is it like a religious thing or? Uh, part of it has to do with religion but I also really like the idea that there will only be one person who I shared that special part of myself with.
Huh, thats very cool.
Yeah, and honestly it makes everything a whole lot easier.
Like Im not gonna have to go through this anxiety if and when I actually get a boyfriend cause the decisions already made.
And if he has a problem with it, then hes not the right guy for me anyway.
But-But you and Ephram are totally different from me.
It makes sense that you guys would want to, you know, be completely together in every way.
Yeah, it does.
I cant believe youre gonna be like this whole different person tomorrow.
Why do you have to take all these pictures, Im standing right in front of you? This is the way the famous people do it.
Trust me, it works.
How do you know all this stuff? Okay, you definitely cant wear a skirt.
You told me I had to wear a skirt.
Thats before I saw your leg bruises.
You really have to stop playing hockey.
Okay.
Almost ready? No.
What stinks? Calvin Klein, right? Hugo Boss.
How do you know this stuff? Dad, I have to stop playing hockey.
Okay.
Its a very nice shirt, Dr.
Brown.
Not really, its just a shirt.
So when are they picking you up? Uh, we thought itd be best to meet there.
Right Delia? Well, its not really a date if you meet there.
Its not a date, Brittany.
Its-its just a-a A thing, right Dad? Absolutely.
Im gonna go change my shirt.
Me too.
You ready to go? Five more minutes.
Five more minutes then the five minutes I just gave you five minutes ago.
Dont make me do math, its Saturday.
Come on, Sam.
But Roxy and Michael just got here and were gonna get a hockey team together and Roxy promised to show me how to flip.
All right.
Okay.
Heres the deal.
You get 10 more minutes if you swear not to flip ever in your whole life.
Fifteen.
My whole life is a long time.
Deal.
Yess! Oh, I was just going to call you down.
Hannah, my dear, I believe tonight is your night to pick the movie.
Oh, ummm.
And I made my famous jalapeno popcorn.
Youll find it rather adventurous to the tastebuds.
Actually, Dad, I think Im gonna sleep at Hannahs tonight, if thats okay.
Oh, really? But your mother made lasagna.
Im sorry, I thought you guys knew.
Oh, thats fine.
Stay for dinner then go.
Uh, we kinda have to go now-ish.
Oh.
Why is that? Ummm, oh, because see Ninas making us this dinner as a favor or to return the favor, I mean, because you and Mrs.
Abbott are always making me dinner, so Exactly, we just didnt think it-was- it was fair that Mom always has to cook.
I mean, its really not fair.
Not fair at all.
And-and Hannah always has to stay here, I thought its be nice if I stayed there for once, yknow.
Right.
Even though I love staying here.
Just you know not tonight.
So can I? So youll be sleeping over all night? Thats kinda what a sleepover is, Dad.
And youre sure youd rather go there? Im sure.
Okay, Ill tell your mother to save the leftovers.
Thanks, Dad.
Love you.
Good night, Dr.
Abbott.
Be safe.
I mean, drive safe.
Roads can be icy this time of year.
Ephram? Ephram? What took you so long, Im freezing my butt off out here? Ephram I know you said you didnt want it to be a big deal but it is to me, so I wanted it to be that way to you too.
Its no Paris, but Yes, it is.
Does this mean youre not mad? Charlie, why dont you ask Delia what kind of movies she likes? I think youre overestimating our ability to communicate at that age.
I like chocolate sprinkles better than the other kind.
I like bananas.
So hows John doing today? Any progress? Oh, hes good.
He seems good.
Something wrong? This is gonna sound a little weird, but can we maybe not talk about John tonight.
Just leave it alone for one night, I could really use that.
Oh, of course.
Im I understand.
-Thanks.
-Sure.
Hey, can we go to the batting cages? Yeah, can we? -Sure.
-Yeah.
So, do you think we should go with them? Yeah, lets do that.
Is that you? Yeah.
Its not Ephram.
Its not urgent.
Do you realize they could be anywhere right now? How could I have let her go? I must have been experiencing some sort of psychotic break.
Its a medical condition, Rose.
It means I cant be held responsible for my actions.
Of course not, Dear.
I suppose we could start with that blasted garage.
Though it seems a bit brazen on their part.
How many motels do you figure there are in Everwood? Sweetheart, before we start tearing through every Motel 6 in the county lets think this through.
Even if we found them, what would we do then? Clearly, we would stop them from making the biggest mistake of their lives? Do you truly believe this is the biggest mistake of their lives? Why? Do you think shes ready for this? No.
I dont know.
I Im scared too.
I wish she had come to me about this, of course I do, but I trust our daughter.
The fact is we have done everything we can to prepare her, to protect her.
-Yes, I know, but -But what? Think about last year, think about what almost happened.
How this couldve been.
At least now we know shes in a -a safe environment with a boy we can trust.
What is it? Why are you so scared? Is there something y oure not telling me, Harold? No, of course not.
Its just shes just growing up so fast, thats all.
Yeah.
She is.
Perhaps if we reminded her of the promises she made in Sunday school when she was a little girl that might have an impact.
You could try.
Just remember we were only two years older than they are now when we Yeah Yeah God punished us with Bright.
Oh, you I cant believe you left L.
A.
to come here.
I would die to live there.
But then that would sort of defeat the purpose, right? The purpose of what? Sorry, Ive gotta take this.
Doctor Hartman Oh, thank God youre there.
Nina? Yeah, Sams hurt.
He-He was skating, and-and he fell and I think he busted his chin or something.
Go straight to my office.
Ill meet you there.
Okay.
Thank you.
Thank you so much.
Youre leaving? Im sorry, Im needed.
Woohoo.
All right, Charlie.
You okay? Umm, hmm.
Yeah, just thinking.
Yeah, about what? Uh, about Ephram.
He might be having sex right now and I cant decide if Im glad that I know that or Im better off the other way.
Ignorance, bliss, blah, blah, blah.
Right.
You know you cant stand in the way of these things? Oh, I know.
Well, whats she like? Im sorry.
The girl.
Whats she like? Oh, Amy, oh shes great.
Shes really great.
Shes smart.
Shes full of conviction.
Shes probably the only creature on earth who understands Ephram, which kind of really amazes and surprises me.
Sounds fantastic.
Whats happening here? I guess I was waiting for that.
I dont know.
What do you think is happening? I dont know but for a second there I It seemed like we were the ones on the date.
Yeah, it did, didnt it? Good one.
Okay, Charlie, its my turn.
Give me the bat.
Its my turn.
Sorry, I never should have asked you out for tonight.
You didnt ask me out, Charlie asked Delia out.
No he didnt.
It was my idea.
I just I wanted to see you to see if I was going crazy or if there was something here.
Im too scared to see you alone so I dragged my kid into it.
I mean, I may need to be shot.
We cant.
Were leaving.
What? Charlies a butthole.
No offense.
-Are you crying? -No.
You are? No, its fine.
No, its not fine.
Whats wrong? Nothing.
I dont know whats happening to me, Im sorry.
-You sure youre okay? -Im just so overwhelmed by this place and this-this.
Everything that you did.
Im just What if were not ready? Then we wait.
What if were never ready? Okay.
I mean, what if we do this and everything changes.
We fall out of love.
Or its not as good as it was with you and Madison.
-Amy? -What if, Ephram? I mean, we could do this and it could feel wrong for the both of us.
I mean, think about it.
Maybe we havent done it yet, because part of us knows that its just gonna screw everything up or tell us something we dont want to know.
Like what? Like maybe were more friends than anything.
Do you really believe that? No, but Im scared.
I dont want us to change.
I dont want us to change either.
Look, lets just take it off the table.
What? Lets just make that decision right now.
Its not something that has to happen.
I mean, we dont have to do it, right? Really? Yeah.
All right.
So what should we do? We just go to sleep.
Okay.
Youre doing great, buddy.
You know almost everyones got a scar under their chin.
Its like a purple heart for kids.
You see this.
Kinda.
You know that movie Star Wars? Yeah.
Well, when I was just about your age, my best friend, Larry, and I used to play with those plastic light sabers all the time and once I cracked his and sliced my chin right open.
Nasty, huh? Gross.
Yeah, I had to go to the emergency room.
Five stitches.
Larry fainted and he gave me all of his Green Lantern comic books so I wouldnt tell anyone and guess what? What? Youre the first guy I ever told.
And youre getting one more stitch than I got which pretty much makes you the toughest little guy Ive ever seen.
Its amazing how you do that.
What stitches? Thats like the first thing they teach you when youre a resident.
No, just how you are with him? You sure you dont have kids.
Just chalk it up to my immaturity.
Okay, were all done.
I need you to bring him by tomorrow so I can see how its closing up.
Okay.
I dont know how to thank you, Jake.
You dont have to.
You were awesome, little man.
Thanks.
Wanna come over and have some cocoa with us? Uh, its way past my bedtime.
But Ill take a raincheck.
Okay? Okay, whats a raincheck? See you tomorrow.
Okay.
Good night, Nina.
All right, Jake.
Come on, bugs.
-Bye, Jake.
-Bye.
-See you tomorrow.
-Okay.
Uh, Im cold.
Here, have some more blanket.
Hey.
Youve been up? Nah, just for a little.
You were snoring.
I was not.
You were.
It was cute though so dont worry.
I snore.
You do.
Oh, I had no idea.
Thats awful.
I love this blanket.
My mom made it if you could believe that.
I can.
The woman like runs Everwood and still manages to cook three meals a day for your entire family.
She should be the next Dali Lama.
I dont remember when we stopped coming here.
We used to go every summer and then one year we just didnt.
Bright got mono or something.
Never came back after that.
I never even talked about it.
Did we ever? I dont think so.
I think people change their routines all the time without really talking about it.
One day you just wake up and everythings different for no other reason than it is.
I still cold.
Here.
Come on.
Oh, Im sorry.
Its okay.
I didnt.
No.
No.
Its a reflex.
Umm, hmm.
Amy.
Amy.
I love you, Ephram.
I love that you know more about me than I know about myself.
I think its amazing that that could happen.
Dont you? Yeah.
All this time, Ive been thinking.
Thinking about what would happen.
How you would feel.
How I would feel but Im not thinking now.
I know.
Im just here with you and Im not scared.
Are you sure? Yeah.
Hey, kiddo.
How you feeling this morning? Fine.
So youre not upset about Charlie? Nah, I didnt really want a boyfriend anyway.
It was more Brittanys idea.
Well, uh, not that I want to argue the point but, uh, why dont you want a boyfriend? I dont know.
I figure I already have you and Ephram telling me what to do all the time.
I dont need another boy getting in my business.
-Morning.
-Morning.
So, how was camping? It was, uh, it was good.
Ooh, you went camping? Uh, yeah.
I hate camping.
My next boyfriend will also not be allowed to go camping.
No.
No.
You are not going camping.
Why? Excellent coffee, my dear.
Why thank you, dear.
Good morning.
Good morning, sweetheart.
Do you want some eggs? Oh, dont get up, I got it.
You look beautiful this morning, Mom.
Why thank you.
Did you have a nice time at Hannahs? Yeah, it was good.
Youre not hungry? Not right now, no.
Thanks though.
We really gonna sell the cabin on the lake? I dont know.
Perhaps we should hold onto it for another year.
Maybe take a trip up there this summer.
See if it still holds any magic for us.
Yeah, thats a good idea.
Im gonna go check my email.
You realize they were? I realize.
That place goes on the market today.
Hey, you.
Its late I know.
Oh, thats, uh, thats okay.
Come on in.
Oh, no thanks.
I cant stay.
I just, uh, I just came by to give you this.
What is it? I, uh, I put together a list of doctors for you and John.
Uh, top of their field, all very impressive.
Im very impressed.
I was gonna start calling them tomorrow and catch them up on your case.
Considering the progress that Johns already made, Im sure that any one of them would be happy to You dont have to call.
Ill do it.
-No.
I dont mind.
-I know you dont.
But they should probably just talk to me directly.
Dont want to confuse em.
Yeah, youre probably right.
Anyway, Ive, uh, crosschecked their hospital numbers with their private practice numbers so there shouldnt be any problem.
Im sure Ill be just fine.
Youve been very efficient, Doctor.
Well, I, uh I dont want to keep you.
No.
Good night.
Good night.
Hi.
Hey, I just called to see if you were snoring yet.
Shut up.
You grind your teeth too.
Did I tell you that? I do not.
I know.
Whatcha doing? Nothing much.
What are you doing? Nothing.
Cool.
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