Everwood s03e20 Episode Script

Previously on Everwood I don't want you not going out with Topher just because he's not as handsome as me.
And not as quick with the jokes.
Well, actually I really like him.
He's incredibly smart and funny in Okay So you dig him.
Look, Amy, I don't know exactly what we're doing here.
It's just you-you can't plan your life around me anymore.
I did always want you in my life, I still do.
You mean like friends.
It took me awhile.
I couldn't quite see it at first, but the way you talk about her.
The way you guys are so close, I totally get it now.
Get what ? Why Nina was in love with you.
Your back still hurts ? Well, I'm sure, it's just prolonged stress.
We'll set up a scan just to be certain.
I'd say, tumor's about three centimeters at this point.
The MRI showed pretty much what we expected.
If you look here, you can see there's a mass encroaching on your spinal cord, which is why you've been having those back aches.
There was also some destruction of the spinous process -- Can it be resected ? I think so, yes.
But first, I'd suggest a course of chemotherapy.
Chemotherapy ? So it's definitely cancer.
Yes, the biopsy showed that the mass is a high-grade osteosarcoma - Stage IIB.
I don't know what that means.
Well, let her-let her finish, sweetheart.
Stage II means that the cells are abnormal and the B signifies that it's already started to spread outside the bone into the surrounding tissue.
Well, is chemotherapy our only option ? Well, in cases like these we've had the best results with neoadjuvant therapy -- which is a series of pre-operative chemotherapy.
It's shown to shrink the tumor.
It makes it easier to operate on.
So I'm having an operation ? When ? How soon ? It's really too early to tell.
When did you started feeling the symptoms ? There were no symptoms.
I had a back ache, since when is that a symptom for cancer ? How soon can we start the treatments ? Let me get my appointment book and we'll see if we can squeeze you in tomorrow.
Tomorrow ? - I know it feels fast - No.
No.
I can't do this tomorrow.
I-I have a lunch and I have-I have two board meetings.
I told Amy that I would take her dress shopping for graduation Sweetheart, Rose, we can reschedule all that.
Let's just-let's do what the doctor says us, okay ? It's just I didn't expect this.
I know I know.
I'm scared, Harold.
Hey, dude, you should totally see if you can crash at Clooney's place in Italy, how sweet would that be ? You and George in the speedboat, huh ? Oh, and you have to hit up Amsterdam, I heard it's supposed to be like Vegas on crack time a hundred.
Y'know, green light district.
Uh, red light.
Makes no sense, green; it means go.
Dude, this is gonna be so much fun.
Yeah, it would be fun, if I could figure out a way to pay for it.
I need like two thousand bucks just for the Eurorail pass.
Plus that doesn't include my-my food or my plane ticket.
Why don't you just ask your dad for some money, y'know ? I'm sure he would buy you your own European country right now if you just talk to him for five minutes.
I'm not gonna go there.
I was thinking about inviting somebody else to go with me though.
Two people, half as many expenses, you think it would be fun ? You'd want me to go with you ? Yeah, I mean, you're always talking about how you've never been east of Iowa.
Yeah, I know, I can't go back there after the Cousin Jenny incident.
Well, whatdaya-whatdaya say ? Aahh, man, I'd love too, I really would, but I kinda got this whole summer planned out.
Oh, yeah, you got another job lined up or what ? Well, no not really, y'know how you can take those classes online ? It's kinda cool, I mean, it'd be cooler if you had a robot teacher instead of a real teacher, but Wh-what are you taking classes online ? Just one.
But I'm thinkin' of, uh, doing a couple of classes at ECC over the summer.
Y'know try to get a head start on next fall semester so You think I'm a turd.
No, I'm just I'm surprised.
It's not that big of a deal.
Well, it's a big enough deal for you to pass up a trip to Europe.
Eeh, umm, well maybe I shouldn't.
What's a couple of classes gonna do for me anyways during the summer ? It's probably just getting to know ya games.
Well, it's not camp.
Well, I know, but it's not Europe.
No, forget it, you should do this.
I mean, you're finally getting' your stuff together, y'know, don't blow it now.
Yeah, maybe you're right.
Y'know.
Isn't this kinda weird ? Like I'm walking around bein' the responsible one, thinkin' about my future and whatnot.
And you're the one who's all messed up and lost ? Yeah, I don't know if I'm ready to accept the irony quite yet, but thank you for pointing it out.
Hey, no, no, no.
Don't worry, I'm sure I'll do somethin' much worse than knocking up my girlfriend, throwing away my future.
Is it too soon for jokes ? Yeah, just give me the map.
Morning, neighbor.
How's it goin' ? Oh, fine.
Good, y'know.
Morning.
Ooh, is that fresh coffee ? So, uh, what are you doin' tomorrow night ? Uh, I'm not really sure.
I've got some papers to file an-and-and some drawers to clean but, uh, why ? Well, I'd hate to steal you away from drawer cleaning, but, uh, I got two tickets for this opera thing and I thought maybe you'd want to go.
Uh, you mean with you ? I thought maybe, uh, you and Ephram could use 'em.
A little father-son bonding time.
Oh, well, that's a nice idea, but, uh Still not talking ? No, not so much, we've basically worked out a system where we occupy the same house, but never the same room.
Andy, I'm sorry.
Here, take 'em anyway.
Consider them a thank you gift from me to you.
What do I deserve a thank you gift for ? Well, Jake told me about your little conversation last week.
I gotta admit, kinda made me blush.
Well, what did he say ? I mean, uh what did he say that I said ? Well, I didn't get a lot of details just that you gave him some much needed perspective on how great I am.
Surprising how long it takes some men to get that.
Yeah, well.
Y'know, that's me.
Here to help.
Are you feelin' okay ? You look a little sweaty.
No, I'm fine.
Just, uh, warm.
It's the flannel.
It creates heat.
Y'know what I'm saying.
Anyway, I'm late for a patient.
Are you sure that ? No.
No.
I'm fine.
Bu-But you stay, relax, have some more coffee.
And, uh, I'll see you later.
Bye.
This is her first prom ever, so it has to be great.
Now there'll be photography involved so basically if you want us to use you on the day Wa-wa-wait, we're coming back here on the actual day of prom.
Well, if you think you can memorize all this stuff.
Liquid eyeliner's very tricky.
Are you sure you wouldn't rather be home right now wallowing in post breakup depression.
Y'know, living in your pajamas, an-and listening to songs that make you wanna rip your guts out.
Yeah, I already did that this morning and I have more plans for it this evening so right now's all about Topher.
Is Topher your boyfriend ? Yeah, is Topher your boy-friend ? Uh, I object to that line of questioning.
You can't object, I just broke up.
You need to do things that make me happy.
I just don't feel comfortable labeling something that hasn't even fully, y'know, happened yet.
It's delicate.
No, I understand.
He's your first boy.
You don't want to break 'im.
Well, we haven't even kissed yet.
So how can I know if we're really ? Wait, stop.
You haven't kissed yet.
How is this possible ? I don't know.
We just haven't.
But I'm happy about it.
Y'know, it means that he respects me.
He's always talking about how much he admires me, but not in like a bone collector kind of way.
It's sweet.
Yeah, I bet.
I think he's just waiting for the right moment.
Y'know, when it's perfect.
Well, it doesn't get much more perfect than your first prom.
I would bring extra gum if I were you tomorrow.
You think he's gonna do it tomorrow ? Definitely.
I'm sure he's even picked out a song that he's gonna have them play for you.
Oh, no, what if he chooses something awful.
I already know that he enjoys doing the Macarena.
Just enjoy it, okay.
Sometimes you forget to appreciate these moments and then suddenly you're back into normal life trying to remember what it felt like.
Y'know, when he looked at you a certain way or, I don't know, brought you a cookie that was all nice and warm from the snack bar.
Oh, don't cry.
I'll bring you a cookie.
What ? Is it bad ? Well, just take flesh You're suppose to be resting.
Oh, I feel fine.
And I think I've come up with something that will comfort everyone.
Roast chicken.
No one objects to chicken.
I'm not even serving vegetables, just potatoes.
There's rice pudding for dessert.
You know, how Bright needs his sugar when he's feeling upset.
What a fearless meal, Rose.
What would Dr.
Adkins think ? Dr.
Adkins can bite my bum.
I just want everyone to feel full and happy and safe when we tell them.
You're a good woman, Rose.
Have I told you that lately ? Oh, I don't mind if you repeat yourself.
Sweetheart, please sit down.
Hmm ? I can do this.
So, uh, I was thinking about something.
You don't have to agree with me, you don't even have to answer right away, just a thought.
I don't think we should tell the kids yet.
Tell me why ? I think it might behoove us to-to wait 'til we know more about what's going on.
I'm talking about a matter of weeks.
But, I mean, wouldn't they notice if I started feel ill or-or if I had to miss work ? Well, sadly, they probably won't.
They're teenagers.
They'd sooner notice a two for one sale on Stridex pads.
We don't have to decide anything right now.
Just a consideration.
Sweetheart ? I'm sorry.
This is silly.
No, it's not at all.
It's just that I can't even finish making a simple meal.
Well, first of all, there's nothing simple about a roast chicken.
Rose, you have always taken care of me.
Always made sure that my Grapenuts were up in the cabinet, white-collar shirts were properly hung.
Now it's my turn.
Let me take care of you for a change.
Well, you better get a move on if you're gonna get this feast to the table on time.
Yes.
Yes.
Yes.
So what were you thinking about for this chicken ? Lemon roasted or herb rubbed ? Uh, I always think a lemon's nice.
Lemon, it is.
So like I said on craigslist, all this stuff has gotta go.
This furniture, too ? Because me and this couch have already formed a quite friendship.
And I'm happy for you both.
Uh, this syncs right up with the keyboard so you can see all the music on the screen as you play.
Whoa, are you friggin' kidding me ? Uh, no, in fact, I am not.
Excellent.
What are you asking for that ? I don't know, I was thinking like, uh, five ? Excellent.
Excellent.
Umm, how much if you throw in the computer ? Uh, well then it's, uh, y'know, it's probably gonna be more like fifteen-ish.
Nice.
Nice.
I can't even believe how great this stuff is.
Larry's gonna freak.
So you guys are starting a band ? Yeah, we're laying down some tracks right now.
Y'know, we're kind of, uh, punk rock meets new wave meets LeAnn Rimes, her early stuff.
Umm, it's very stellar.
Sounds excellent.
Yeah, well, it is excellent.
I think I'm just gonna-gonna take it all.
And this is a very nice piano too.
Is it a baby g ? Uh, yeah, but the-thepiano's not for sale.
Sorry.
Oh, that's cool, man.
So, why are you selling all this stuff ? Giving up on the dream ? Sort of.
Actually, I'm-I'm going to Europe.
I don't need the baggage.
How long are you going for ? Well, I'm thinkin' about not coming back.
Oh, that's hard core.
But if you're not coming back, then what are you doing holding onto the piano ? Second day in a row, you're late, Harold.
Yes, I am aware.
I had to pick up a few things from the pharmacy.
Umm, you missed your 9am with Mrs.
Oliver.
I covered for you.
You want a thank you ? I covered your ass plenty of times this year.
Hey, listen, it's fine with me.
I don't mind taking more of your patients.
- Last year, you would - Stop it.
I can't do this with you right now.
Rose has cancer.
I don't know what to say, Harold.
I'm so sorry.
So there is a tumor encroaching on her spine.
Fairly large one too.
Imagine the kind of pain she's in, 'cause I can't.
I truly can not.
What stage ? IIB.
IIB.
Poor Rose, I thought just having a little spell, nothing to be too alarmed about.
Why would it be ? The woman barely sneezes at the height of flu season.
Well, it's a good sign.
It shows that she's strong.
Oh, yeah.
Nothing slows her down, not my wife.
Mayor of Everwood, mother of two, she can take of the whole world and still have dinner on the table by 6.
She looked at me last night as we were getting into bed.
I saw this-this fear in her eyes.
Didn't know she had it in her.
Well, she does now.
And there's nothing that I can say to her.
Because all I know is the facts and they scare the hell out of me.
So what good am I ? Huh ? What good am I ? And it's my fault.
Why ? Why's it your fault ? She came to me weeks ago, months ago.
Told me she was Her-her back was hurting.
She wasn't feeling right.
I brushed it off.
But you didn't know.
Yes, of course, I didn't know.
Had she been a patient, someone else's wife, someone else's mother, I would have made it my business to know.
I would have run tests.
I would have-I would have taken precautions to rule things out, to give some stranger peace of mind.
My own wife I promised myself to her in sickness and health.
And then the moment she truly needs me, I just failed her.
That would be my Say cheese ! Okay, great.
Now, um, could you two just move a little closer or something ? Yeah, like that.
Okay, uh Hey, Topher, maybe put your arm around her or something.
Perfect.
Okay, just think that I'm not here.
Okay, then.
Can I get copies of these ? Definitely, Topher.
Uh, maybe you could give her a little kiss on the cheek.
Umm, I think it's kind of a private moment, don't you, Amy ? Oh, crap, I think my battery just died.
Darnit.
Okay, don't worry, I've got another one upstairs.
Don't move, don't talk, 'cause I can't miss a single moment of this enchanting evening, okay ? I'll be right back.
She seems so excited.
Maybe we should bring something back for her ? Like a tiara.
I I think that might be weird.
Hi, Bright.
Hey.
Damn, you really poured yourself into that dress, huh ? Does that mean it's too tight ? Can you breathe ? I'm fine, Topher.
What are you doing getting ready here anyways ? Don't you have your own staircase to walk down looking all shiny ? I came here for Amy.
And, umm, you can tell her we said good night.
Good night.
Dad, where's my sleeping bag ? I don't know, hun.
Check the hall closet.
Hey, sweetie, how do you feel about being cultural tonight ? What does that mean ? Well, Nina gave me two tickets to the opera and I thought it might be fun if we went together.
I can't, I'm sleeping over at Britney's.
It's not in the front closet.
Oh, all right.
Probably stay home just catch up on my reading.
You still read, don't you, sweetheart ? 'Cause that's very important.
Are you okay, dad ? Yeah, fine.
You sound lonely.
Nnooo.
No.
No.
Why don't you just go with Nina ? Well, Nina can't go.
She's busy, I think.
Did you ask her ? No, I didn't ask her.
She's the one who gave me the tickets to the opera, so it would be weird to ask her, y'know ? Never mind, it doesn't matter, if you know or not, I know.
It would be weird.
Dad, I know this is a big question and I don't want to embarrass you 'cause I know I was embarrassed when Britney asked me if I liked Ethan You like Ethan ? Do you like Nina ? Do I ? What ? No.
Nina's my friend, besides, she's dating Jake.
So ? Ethan likes Maggie, but that doesn't mean I can't like him.
Anyways, I don't think it's dumb if you like Nina.
I kinda always wanted you to like her.
You have ? She's perfect for you.
She thinks your bad jokes are funny even though they're not.
Plus, she's nice to everyone - the way mom was.
Yeah, she is, isn't she ? Oh, that's Britney.
Pick me up tomorrow at 10 o'clock.
Actually make it 10:30, I've been exhausted lately.
It's great, isn't it ? Huh ? Uh, where's the bedroom ? You're standing in it.
And the kitchen ? Right over here.
$600 a month.
This is steal.
And you my friend are the first person to see it.
So before all those other people get here tomorrow, if I were you Will you give me a minute ? I'm just gonna call my associate.
And Umm, hmm, please.
Hello.
Hey, yo, is, uh, $600 a steal for a crappy studio ? Oh, hello, Brighton.
'Cause I'm standing here right now and don't really see myself living here ? I don't know if you realized earlier in your egomaniacal haze, but I'm actually at my prom right now.
Oh, right.
How come I don't hear any music ? Because I am in the bathroom.
Oh, number 1 or number 2 ? No, I Bright, we do not have a toilet talk kind of relationship.
Okay ? Okay.
Okay.
Good to know.
Why are you calling me ? Well, I thought that you said you were gonna help with apartment hunting.
First of all, I was going to help you, but certainly not while I'm at my prom.
And-and secondly, uh, I'm clearly not gonna help you now.
Why not ? Poured myself in ? Poured myself in ? Wh-what is that ? Like-like batter into a pastry slut bag or something ? Oh, are you talking about the dress thing ? Yes.
I'm talking about the dress thing.
Why Why would you say something like that ? Because it just didn't look like the kind of dress I would see you buying for yourself.
You have never seen in a dress before tonight an-an-and the first time you do, that's what you choose to say ? Look, there's nothing wrong with a tight dress or with a pastry bag so just chill out.
I I just I have to go.
Okay ? Okay ? Uh, bye.
W-Wait, hold on.
Do you and that Loafer kid have a toilet talk kind of relationship ? His name is Topher.
And no I don't know.
I Good bye.
Well Yeah, it turns out we might just need a little more time to think about it.
Ephram Ephram, I was wondering if maybe you'd Wasn't that punch just amazing ? I couldn't tell if you were enjoying it, but I like to pour glasses.
Yeah, it was really good.
I think they added some extra sugars.
Yeah, yeah, I was thinking that too.
Uh, yeah.
I guess I should be going.
Okay.
Yeah.
No.
- No.
- I mean, wait.
I was just wondering, if-if you were thinking about maybe kissing me ever.
You mean, uh, like now ? Or not.
Um, it's just that Y'know, we've had like four dates.
And one of them involved formal wear which really makes it more like six dates.
And-and personally I think they've all been very nice, but, y'know, if you don't like me Yeah, of course, I like you.
You're the only person who understands why a turtleneck vest is stupid.
Well, of course, because your arms get cold.
Exactly.
So, umm, why don't we just go one 3 ? Yeah, uh, three's good.
Umm, okay, one, two Wow.
I know.
Thank you.
No, thank you.
Uh, good night.
I'll call you tomorrow.
Okay.
You're in my room.
You have something to tell me ? No.
Not really.
There's nothing you want to share with me ? No major changes.
You haven't bought or sold anything substantial.
Aahh, you must have seen the garage.
Yeah, I did.
Where is everything ? I sold it.
Say again ? I sold it.
It' gone.
Well, get it back.
Uh, no, I can't.
Yeah, you can and you will.
No, I can't and I know you think I did this just to get back at you or get even or whatever, but that's not the cas, all right ? I'm putting together a plan, I needed some cash.
It's not your money.
All that stuff was a gift for me, right ? Well, I didn't need the stuff any more and I needed the money so I could get out of here.
Get out of here ? Where do you plan on goin' ? Europe.
And before you explode, don't, okay ? Just don't.
I can't keep doin' this.
I can't keep living here hating you as much as I do.
I can't figure out a way not to hate you.
Yeah, I wake up every morning in this There's nothing left here for me.
Can you understand that ? Well, I understand your frustration, Ephram, but if you'd just let me help you Y-You can't help me and we can't keep having this argument.
I know we can't.
I don't want to have it either.
But you're 18 years old.
You don't have a college education, you have no job possibilities, what are you gonna do ? Well, I don't know.
But that's what I was hoping I'd find out.
I'm gonna need my passport.
I-I'm sorry, Ephram, but I just don't think I can let you do this.
Well, you can't really stop me.
Fridge, closet, bathroom.
Uh, so, am I just like crazy or does this look a lot like the last place you showed me ? Which one ? I've shown you 9 so far.
I'm trying to keep my options open.
I wanna sample the milk before I buy the cow.
Uh, technically, you'd be renting the cow.
Aah, ooh, excuse me, boys.
Perhaps this is someone who will actually pay me for my services.
Brenda Baxworth So what do you think, man ? I can't even tell any more.
Uh, it's all right.
I mean, it doesn't smell like hot dogs.
That other place I know.
Above a wienerschnitzel.
What are you gonna do ? You sure you don't want to be my roommate, man ? Two bedrooms is way bigger, hellva lot cheaper.
Could be kind of stylin' ? I can't.
I got the money together for Europe.
Wow, that was pretty fast.
What'd you do ? Sell your soul ? Yeah, it was, uh, actually easier than I thought.
So, uh, you think this place has central air ? I don't know.
Is that important ? Oh, damn, Hannah had this whole list of questions, I'm suppose to ask about this place and I lost it.
Now I don't remember any of that crap.
So call her.
I can't.
She's mad at me.
Oh, yeah, what did you do this time ? Oh, nothing.
She thinks I insulted her.
Did you ? Well, uh, not intentionally.
I I said something about her dress and then she got all girlie.
Oh, yeah, well, girls, they tend to do that.
So why was she wearing a dress anyway ? Oh, y'know, prom.
Oh, right, 'cause she's got that boyfriend now.
Oh, no, he's not-he's not her boyfriend.
Well, they're-they're dating.
I mean, he took her to prom and she wore a dress.
What would you call him ? Personally, I'd call him an ass hat.
Wow, jealous of Topher Cole.
I never thought I'd see the day.
Oh, yeah.
You got me.
I'm jealous of Topher Cole.
Okay, all right.
Do you think these are-these are the original moldings ? I mean, I should probably apologize to her right ? 'Cause I mean, uh, umm, right ? Okay, I'm gonna go out on a limb and make an observation here.
We've been standing in somebody else's apartment for the last five minutes and you haven't even checked the water faucet yet.
Instead, you've been obsessing over Hannah.
Dude, I am not obsessing.
No, I mean, I think it's great.
I think you guys would make a really really cute couple.
Oh, yeah.
What ? Uh, huh.
Okay.
Oh, come on, you haven't thought about it.
Come on, bro, first of all, I don't enjoy thinking, okay ? Secondly, uh, uh, come on.
I'm not into Hannah.
She's, y'know, I mean She's not my type.
I mean, she's cute, but She's not, like, y'know, I'd make out with you cute.
Y'know, and-and besides she's my friend.
So that, y'know, when I-when I have a friend that-that's just how it is.
Y'know, when it's like that, so Yeah.
What ? What ? Hello, why are you smiling ? You-You realize the last two things you said made no sense, right ? Oh, go to Europe already.
Original moldings.
How ya feelin' ? All right.
Better than this morning.
- Did you remember to get the aloe gel ? - Oh, no, dammit.
Don't worry about it.
We'll pick it up tomorrow.
Oh, I'm so sorry.
It's okay.
It's not the end of the world.
No.
No, Rose, I mean, I am sorry.
For not listening to you, for dismissing your symptoms.
Stop.
Your apologies are no good here.
Do you know what I was thinking about this morning ? Our first date.
Do you remember ? Of course.
The annual fall Thaw Festival.
I wanted to ride the teacups, but you were scared.
At the teacups, I think not.
Oh, you were too.
You made up some excuse about the ride not being up to standards.
I convinced you.
As I recall, we shared our first kiss on those teacups.
Yes, we did.
And that's when I knew we would fall in love.
Really ? Was I that good at kissing ? No, dear.
I remember feeling terrified to ride again.
It was so much faster than I expected.
My stomach started doing flips.
I couldn't tell you - not after making such a fuss so I just buried myself in the nook of your arm and after a few minutes I wasn't scared at all.
I felt safe.
And that is how I felt every moment of my life with you since then.
You have never let me down, Harold Abbott.
Not me.
Not the children.
This family is what it is because of your strength and your commitment.
Yes, well my strength comes entirely from you.
And mine from you.
And Bright and Amy get theirs from us.
The four of us are a team, Harold.
So you think we should tell the kids.
Only if you feel ready.
If you're not, I'll wait.
I trust you.
Can we please order some food ? I'm starving and Bright is threatening to cook.
What's wrong ? Hi.
Hey.
- You knocked.
- Yeah.
I did.
Well, that's new.
Yeah, I just thought I'd try it.
Really ? Why ? I don't know.
It just felt, uh Well, actually, it felt weird but I feel a little weird right now so Well, you wanna come in and have some coffee ? That depends.
Are you gonna run off and leave me alone with it again ? 'Cause that's kinda what started the weirdness in the first place.
I'm sorry about that.
And Are you mad at me ? Mad at you ? No, why would I be mad at you ? Well, I don't know.
I mean, maybe I'm just being paranoid.
It's just It just seemed like something was off with us the other day.
Am I being crazy or were you being stranger than normal ? No, you're not crazy.
It's Ephram.
He's leaving.
I think I'll take that coffee now.
He thinks he wants to travel the world or-or I-I don't know what he thinks.
He sold the piano.
No.
Yeah.
What am I suppose to do ? God, Andy, I am so sorry.
I I feel like such an ass.
Here, I thought it was all about me.
No.
No.
It's It's okay.
I was - I was definitely acting strange.
Oh, come here.
Whatever you want.
Anything at all, you know that right ? I know.
Seriously, I don't want you to feel like you have to deal with this stuff by yourself anymore.
I may have missed the beginning of the drama, but I'm here now.
I'm not going anywhere.
So it's you and me, Andy.
- Nina - Don't.
You don't need to.
That's what neighbors are for, right ? Oh, so I guess that means, you guys, didn't even go to the opera.
Which stinks.
Then you and I should have gone.
Omelet or scramble ? Omelet, thanks.
Wow.
I know.
Feels so small.
I know.
This is weird.
Well, you didn't have to come by.
I mean, I could've dropped your stuff off for you.
That's okay, I needed to get out of the house.
Well, I-I know that feeling.
Okay, uh, well, I'm pretty sure that's all your stuff.
Umm, I couldn't remember who bought the Liz Phair CD, you or me so You bought it.
Oh, well, in that case, you can have it.
Thank you.
I'll check again, but I don't think there's anything left of yours.
Except that gray sweatshirt which I've decided you can't get back.
Aah, well, it looks way better on you anyway.
- Look, you know what, there's something - So listen, there was something Sorry, you go.
Okay, uh, well, the thing is I'm, uh, I'm leaving Where ya goin' ? Uh, London.
Yeah, I take off next week.
That's why I sold all this stuff.
So I could like pay for my trip and, y'know, all that stuff.
When are you coming back ? I don't know.
I mean it's an open ended ticket so I just figure I'd just go out there and see what happens, y'know.
Kinda catching me off guard here.
I know.
An-and I'm sorry.
I just I didn't know what else to do.
I-I don't want to lose touch with you.
All right, I'm I got my email.
I'm gonna call you as soon as I have an international phone number.
Okay ? Sure, yeah.
I just I can't be here right now.
Yeah, I figured you'd understand.
You know me better than anybody, right ? Yeah, uh, no, y'know, I don't know what to say, but I think it's a good idea.
I really do, Ephram.
Thank you.
Uh, wh-what were you gonna tell me ? Earlier, you Did you want to say something ? Right, umm, yeah, no, I-I think - I think I got my housing for next year.
- That's great.
- Yeah.
Umm, it's really close to campus.
I told you I decided on Princeton, right ? Yeah, yeah.
I think it's gonna be good.
Well, great, I mean, again, y'know, congratulations.
That's awesome.
Thanks.
I should probably get going.
Yeah.
You don't have to, if you don't want to, I mean, you could stay, we could maybe hang out for a second.
Oh, you're right, we can't do that.
Never mind.
Sorry.
Goodbye, Ephram.
Bye, Amy.
It felt like kissing a piece of salmon.
I mean that's really the only way that I could describe it not that I've kissed a fish before, but you what I mean.
It was wet ? Yeah, but not just wet, it was like, here, lick you hand.
Hannah, I'm really not in the mood.
I'm sorry.
Omigosh, I I've just been blabbing on about this stupid Topher kiss while you're I-I just thought maybe you didn't want to talk about it.
I was just trying to fill the air.
It's okay, really.
I just W-Was it awful seeing him ? What did he say ? What did you say ? I, uh, uh, We really didn't say much at all.
It was, uh, it was okay, I guess.
Amy I'm fine, really.
No, you're not.
And you don't have to be, I mean, he was just this like huge love of your life.
And now It's not that, Hannah.
What is it ? You know what's crazy ? Less than a month ago, we were sitting in this room and we were talking about your dad and the possibility that you could have Huntington's disease and God, it was- it was so huge.
And now we're in the same room talking about your first kiss and it feels just as huge in a way.
Yeah, in a way.
But it's lighter somehow.
Like It doesn't It takes up the same amount of head space and the same amount of heart space, but it doesn't clench so much, doesn't weigh you down, you know.
Just tell what it is, Amy.
Say it fast.
It's my mom.
She has cancer.
Omigod.
Are you cookin' dinner ? Don't worry, you don't have to eat it if it's bad.
I'm sure that it won't be bad.
It won't be, but I just thought I'd give you the out in case you wanna order a pizza instead.
So, listen, I should probably apologize.
No, you don't have to.
Seems kind of silly now, doesn't it.
Well, I don't know, you did call me Brighton.
It was a pretty bad night all around.
How 'bout we just forget it ever happened ? Fair enough.
I can't believe you know how to make something out of scratch.
I don't know how to make anything, except for maybe sandwiches.
Uh, it's not really a big deal.
Kind of had to learn early, y'know.
Oh, yeah, I suppose.
Probably had to do this kind of stuff all the time for your folks, huh ? Maybe I should learn how to cook too ? You takin' my job away from me already ? No, it's just I feel bad, y'know, you had to do this stuff for your parents all the time.
It doesn't seem right that you should have to do it for ours too.
Seems right to me.
I mean, you guys have been like my family this whole year.
Not that I I mean I I mean I don't think of you like my brother or anything Oh, I know.
I get it.
What ? What ? You just said, "Hmmm ?" No.
Did I ? Bright Give me What Is there something I could do ? Give me something to do.
Okay.
Yeah.
Hang on.
Here.
Taste this.
Does it need more salt ? No.
No, it's perfect.
I'm almost ready, Rose.
So I was thinking, after today's appointment, we should go out for breakfast, celebrate the final round of chemotherapy with a few pounds of pancakes.
Extra butter, you ask, why not, I say.
Let's throw caution to the wind.
Today is a good day, Rose.
I can feel it in my bones.
Harold ? What is it ? I can't feel my legs.