PEN15 (2019) s02e12 Episode Script

Grammy

Driver.
Are we almost there? Goal! Right after that, I snapped his headphones.
Did your parents react? They stay out of it.
They don't really give a shit.
Eager Anna.
Thank you.
Um, I just wanted to say that what you all are going through is intense but wonderful.
Kudos.
For me, I have a hamster, and my Dad got it for me.
Its name is Daddy 'cause I named it that, and I love it.
Couldn't help but feel like maybe my Dad is just trying to sweeten me up by getting me the pet because he wants me to live with him, not with my mom.
Yeah, wow, y-you don't have any problems opening up and sharing, do you? You remind me of my mailman.
Thank you.
Um, and actually just going between the two places my mom's place and my dad's place it's hard, and my mom is, like, always late.
Always.
And my Dad is grumpier.
And he didn't get the house, and I'm just like, if he doesn't get me, too, I don't know what he's gonna do.
You talk like you're 40, kind of.
Thank you.
And that's actually a good thing, because most people don't reach their full potential until they're at least 38.
Oh, my goodness, it's time for us to wrap it up.
Thank you for opening up and sharing, everyone.
Get all your stuff.
Don't forget your shoes.
Oh, it's just my shoes.
Remember to breathe.
Ciao! - Thanks, Tina.
- See ya.
What's up? Hey.
So, uh, you seeing the world through rose-colored lenses now? No, seriously, I don't get what the point of it is 'cause, like, they just listen and they, like, don't give you advice, you know? Yeah.
Yeah.
Basically, we diagnose based on a spectrum, and Maya happens to be a little bit above average on that spectrum.
Maya, do you have trouble focusing? No, I'm actually really smart.
Oh, I know you're very smart.
That's not the issue.
Attention Deficit Disorder is actually quite common, and many of our patients have found success taking methylphenidate hydrochloride.
Medication for this? It is a stimulant, but it actually has the opposite effect on kids who have ADD.
It helps them focus.
Maya, then you just better pay more attention.
- I do.
- That's all this is.
- Stop.
Stop.
- No.
You know, Maya is jumping off the walls like crazy.
And I love that about you, darling, I do.
But not at school.
And with every medication, there are some side effects.
Most commonly, increased heart rate.
But the benefits do outweigh any discomfort.
No, I don't wanna take the medicine if it's gonna speed up my heart.
Once you acknowledge the problem, she can have extra time on tests and other assistance that can help Maya improve her scores.
Extended time on testing? Yeah, as much time as you need.
We'll talk about it at home.
I think I wanna take the medicine.
- No.
- We'll talk about it.
Mom, I wanna take it! Oh.
Stop.
Stop.
Maya uh, how do you feel about fluorescent lights? I don't feel good about fluorescent lights.
Anna.
Anna.
Anna.
Stop.
What are you Oh, just stare at whatever you want.
Like, so stupid.
- They're crazy.
- I know.
I like that, uh I like when your mom's late.
- Oh, yeah? - Which is, like, all the time.
I know.
Ope.
- Hey.
- I know, I'm late.
Yeah.
Who's that guy? Who are you talking about? - Mr.
Loser.
- There's no one there.
There's a guy right there.
Doesn't even know how to ride his bike.
I don't know who that is.
He's in Teens in Need.
Okay.
Just get in the back.
Irlen syndrome is a light sensitivity that can contribute to reading difficulties, headaches, trouble concentrating.
But what can help Is wearing these special glasses.
Do I have to wear these all day, like, every day? Well Look at Haley Joel Osment on the red carpet.
He has Irlen syndrome.
He looks great.
Very cool.
I love it.
And I know you want me to do my own laundry.
About that But I'm just it's hard with all the Teens in Need and everything.
I can't have dirty underwear.
- Thank you.
- I got it.
But maybe, just maybe, I've found someone to help us with that.
Maybe, just maybe, what? Found someone to help.
Found someone to help us with that? A maid? Mom.
A maid? Surprise! Oh, you're late.
Huh.
Grammy.
Oh, my.
Oh, my.
Oh, and here I am as a surprise.
I was going to help out for the foreseeable future.
- How are you? - Hello.
Yeah.
You know, I keep telling you this, and you don't listen.
You're slouching.
And if you continue to slouch, you're going to get one of those stomach pooches just like your mother.
Ha-ha.
Mom, stop.
Oh, well.
I think I'm going to go and make us some dinner.
Okay.
Thanks, Grammy.
- Mm-hmm.
- Love you.
Well, yes, thank you.
Bring the groceries.
Near the volcano, it is distinguished by a network of cracks.
Where were you? My Grammy just moved in with us.
- What? - Yeah.
- That's crazy.
- Yeah.
What? I love these.
I have to wear them 'cause I have ADD and Irlen syndrome.
And literally, like, I have to take this medication that can speed up your heart rate and kill you.
- Wait, what? - Yeah.
- Maya.
- I know.
- I can't lose you.
- I know.
Shh.
Girls.
Movie.
And Maya, no Oakleys in the classroom.
I actually have Irlen syndrome.
Um and I need to wear these 'cause they're prescribed.
So yeah.
And I'm also supposed to be on medication right now, but I'm not on it.
So I'm just having, like, a really hard day.
Hey, Bowl Cut.
"The Matrix" called.
Neo wants his glasses back.
Haley Joel Osment wears them.
So did you hear from Steve's friend Derrick? Did he call you? You mean the high schooler that's gonna be my boyfriend? - Yeah.
- No, he hasn't.
But I'm just kind of, like, waiting.
- I feel like any day now.
- Yeah.
When he does, we're gonna go on double dates.
Um wait, if your Grammy is living with you, does that mean I can still sleep over tonight or no? Oh, my mom's gonna take us to Blockbuster.
Shh! Sorry.
She's such a bitch.
Hi, Mr.
Corlado - Anna, stop.
- Stop.
Oh, my God.
Why is my mom honking? - Oh, my God.
- What is she doing? Why is she doing that? - Come on, come on.
- Get in, get in.
Oh, hi, honey.
Come on in.
No, not there.
I have my oxygen tank.
Wait, is that your Grammy? - Yeah.
- Get in the backseat.
That's good.
I didn't know you were picking us up.
- Well - Hi.
Well, no, Mom is very busy with her "rackas" clients.
It's reiki, but Racka, reiki, ra Did you know did you know that your mother went through a whole year of her RN, and then she met your Dad.
And we all know how that worked out.
Yeah.
Is she blind? Um, hi, Grammy.
I'm Maya.
It's Mrs.
Ryan.
Um, Grammy, can we go to Blockbuster? 'Cause my mom was gonna take us.
- No.
- Sorry, Grammy? Yeah? Um, you don't have to honk, 'cause it'll move.
Don't tell me what to do.
If you learned how to type, it meant you wanted to be a secretary.
So we took Home Economics so we could get a good husband.
Mom? - Where are we going? - This way.
Thank you.
Mom? You don't have to yell so much.
I mean, you're a tall girl with a tall voice to match.
Let's go.
Sorry.
You know, I still wanna have my hair done today.
Where do I put my stuff? Just wherever.
Maya, you've been here before.
- Oh, my God.
- Maya, don't yeah.
It's, like, stuck.
Yeah, yeah.
You know, you gotta watch these things.
They're lethal.
- Yeah.
- Okay.
Okay.
It's stuck.
Okay.
It's kinda hard to steer.
True.
- "Went out with Ramona.
- Enjoy your movie.
" It's just us tonight.
Well, let's take a look at this.
Can we go to your room? - Yeah.
One sec.
- Oh, here it is.
Honey, would you please call the salon for me? I want to have my hair done today - Okay.
- With with Sheryl.
And do not let them try to sell you on Theresa because your mother tells me she doesn't know one thing.
Yes.
Did Theresa do your hair? We're sorry, La Moda Hair Salon is currently closed.
Uh, Grammy, they're closed.
Well, call again.
Maybe you got the wrong number.
I got the voicemail.
It's definitely them.
They're just closed, but I can call again tomorrow.
Well, if you hadn't been lollywagging so much at school, maybe we could have gotten here and I could have gotten my hair done.
You're just like your mother.
- Yeah.
- Sorry.
- Sorry, Grammy.
- Sorry, Grammy.
Could you get me something to drink with my pills dear? - Okay.
- Okay.
- Okay, Grammy.
- Good.
No, no, no.
Just you.
Come you come back, Maya.
Come back.
- Maya, she wants you.
- You can go alone.
You don't need Maya.
Anna, wait.
Oh, um, help.
Do you need She's not gonna be gone long, darling.
She's not gonna be she'll be right back.
- Okay.
- I know that.
Yes.
Sorry.
You know, I have ADD, so I have to take pills too.
You have ADD? Hmm.
Well, you know, everyone only has a certain amount of beats in their lifetime.
Really? That's why I'm so very quiet and still.
Oh, my God.
I got you water.
Two cubes, Grammy.
Oh, darling, you know I don't drink water with my pills.
I only take sherry.
Oh, okay.
Oh, okay You sit down.
Gra grammy? Uh, Anna? Anna? Are you okay? Where do you come from, dear? Because you have such Mongoloid features.
Excuse me, ladies.
I'm Anna Kone.
I'll be your server.
Honey, no.
You know I don't take water with my pills.
I take sherry.
- She has sherry, Grammy.
- Oh, good.
Um, I brought you some stacked crackers and cheese because I love you.
Did you wash your hands before making me the cheese and crackers? Um Just do it.
Just do it.
- Sorry, Grammy.
- Please that's right.
Do I need to wash my hands too? Yesterday.
Did you wash your hands really well? Yes.
Wait, Anna, wait.
Do we have to hang out with her the whole time? I mean, I know I'm exhausted.
The funny thing is that she was actually here to help.
I feel like she hates me.
She hates me so much more.
- Oh, my God.
Oh, my God.
- Oh, my God.
Oh, my God, this is gonna be my entire childhood.
Okay, we should go.
No, let's play.
Please.
Maya, I wish I could.
Grammy.
This sucks.
Are you okay, Grammy? I wanted to have my hair done.
Do you like your nails, Grammy? Well, you kinda shake a lot.
Okay.
Are you ready to look? Yeah.
Okay, Grammy.
Anna, you're good at this.
Very good.
Oh.
Thank you.
Thank you so much.
Welcome, Grammy.
Pretty.
Sorry today was kinda boring.
Thanks for doing my Grammy's nails.
It's okay.
Sorry you have ADD.
And Irlen syndrome.
Are you gonna sleep with your glasses on? Oh, no.
Can't do that.
- Goodnight.
- Goodnight.
Anna.
Mom? - Oh, my God.
- What? Stop.
Stop.
Stop.
Mom? Wait.
Anna, wait.
Mom? Mom? She's gone.
Oh.
- Such a psycho.
- Side, side, side! You're about to go to a funeral.
What's your problem? You're acting like Looney Tunes.
Take this pill.
No, I don't wanna take the pill.
- I don't wanna die! - Dame.
There's only so many heartbeats in a lifetime.
I don't wanna die.
Just take it.
Am I gonna die? No.
Thank you.
- Fine, you keep them.
- Oh, thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you for coming.
Thank you for coming.
It means a lot.
I took my medicine, but I don't feel it yet.
Okay.
Say something nice to Anna.
Yeah.
Sorry about your G-ma.
Should I go now? Okay.
You better go now.
- Right now? - With Anna.
She still has my nail polish on.
Oh, yeah.
She kinda looks weird.
Yeah.
Do you feel sad? - Right now? - Yeah.
Oh, um Sort of.
- I will later, I think.
- Yeah.
Okay.
Bye, Grammy.
Bye, Grammy.
That was weird.
Yeah.
Um, if everyone wouldn't mind taking a seat, I'd like to say a few words about my mother.
Oh, before I forget, lunch will be served upstairs.
It's nothing elaborate, but we hope you'll stay and share your memories.
Oh, my God.
Is that Derrick? - Oh, my God.
- Oh, my God.
- They're here.
- My God, Derrick is so fine.
Okay.
Okay.
All right.
Geraldine Olay Ryan.
Olay is her middle name? - I didn't - Stop.
My mom.
Geraldine Olay Ryan.
She was a character.
She didn't smile a lot.
No, she didn't.
Geraldine Olay Ryan was a mother that I loved very much.
Yame nasai.
When I found her facedown, sprawled out It's an image that I won't get out of my head.
That's quite enough, young lady.
With the oxygen tank blowing air to no one.
Where was I? She was the first to graduate college in her family.
And I'm really grateful that my daughter and I got to spend her last days with her.
I want cheese with that.
- Ow! - That was so inappropriate.
Stop.
It's not my fault.
That was Anna.
She started it.
Do you need to take more medicine? No.
I don't even feel it yet.
I don't even feel it.
Oh, wait.
Mama? Mom? I think I'm feeling it now.
Anna.
Excuse me.
Thank you.
Sorry, um, for what I did.
Like, my reaction wasn't, like, normal.
- It's okay.
- Really? Yeah.
I think maybe it is normal.
It's okay.
Pretty freaky, huh? I'm on methylphenidate hydrochloride right now.
I tried that once.
It was fun.
I'm Derrick.
Wassup? I'm Maya.
I know.
Thank you.
Who is that? I don't know.
Hey.
Hey, Dad.
How you guys doing? - Great.
- Yeah.
Again, Kath, I'm sorry.
She was unique.
I loved her too.
No, you didn't.
Yes, I did.
I mean, I know I know she was hard on you and she messed up a bit, you know, here and there.
But I know how proud of you she is.
- Was.
- Was.
Yeah, maybe, I don't Thank you.
- I'm gonna go, okay? - Okay.
That laughing, not funny.
- Dad.
- I'm serious.
I'm sorry.
You have a little bit of growing up to do, all right? - Okay.
Stop.
Not now.
- It's too much.
Take care of your mom, all right? She needs you.
Okay.
Bye.
Love you.
Sweet of him to come.
Curtis.
Sometimes Curt.
Steven.
Sometimes Steve.
Yeah, it is.
Most of the time Steve.
So I brought my fried Maya.
No, I don't wanna speak right now.
- Hi, Maya.
- Hi, Maya.
Sorry, she doesn't wanna speak right now.
So um, but for me, I'll just say that, um, I'm afraid that my Dad is really mad at me right now.
And that's because I told him that I wanted to live with my mom.
And I told him over the phone.
And I could tell by just the tone of his voice that he was really, really sad.
I don't want to disappoint him, but I told him that my mom needs me right now 'cause my Grammy just passed.
I'm just really worried about him.
Oh, I'm so sorry for your loss.
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Sorry for your loss.
- Thanks, Sasha.
- I'm good, actually.
I'm not good, but I'm okay.
She's okay, 'cause you, like, laughed during the eulogy, so it's not, like, that sad.
Well, it's just that a word struck me funny, but I'm not No, I know.
You laughed, too, so I don't know why you'd say that.
Yeah, well, it's not my Grammy, though.
- Like - I'm so sorry.
It's okay.
I have ADD and Irlen syndrome.
Oh.
Well, thank you so much for sharing, Maya.
You're welcome.
Oh.
Nice, nice.
Stop.
Hey.
- Sup? - What's up? What's up? What's up? Hey.
Do you wanna be my girlfriend? No.
On Opposite Day.
Sick.
Yeah, of course.
Good afternoon.
Good afternoon.
Do you have your meds? Like, no, on opposite day.
- So is that yeah? - Yeah.
You can have tomorrow's if you want.
Cool.
'Cause I'm not gonna take that one.
Here.
- Yeah.
Oh.
- Oh, sorry.
It's all good.
It's still good.
I've taken worse.
So, um, do you wanna be my boyfriend? Your glasses are weird.
Okay.
'Kay.
- Oh.
- Okay.
That's gonna hit nice.
I'm getting dizzy.
Me too.
Mom, did you do my laundry? No, it's your responsibility.
Are you kidding? Ugh.
I already used both sides! Look on your bed, sweetie.
My bed? Grammy's hand-me-downs.
She'd want you to have them.
Enjoy.
Ew.
They're from Grammy! Thanks, Grammy.
Ew.
Anna? I'm coming!
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