01x27 - The Declaration of Independence

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Previously on "Switched at Birth"...

You're gonna wear a sweater with that, right?

No, I'm good.

If you're trying to catch someone's eye...

Oh my God, mom.

This is not about some boy.

Oh, uh...

Yeah, I'm actually all good with glasses.

Woo!

( Cheering )

I'm Nikki.

Toby.

We're having another one of these next week if you want to swing by.

I thought we were kind of the same.

I just know that you get this huge part of my life that no one else gets.

I will paint over this again and again day in and day out.

I will not let them win.

You know the girl that was painted here?

Graffiti on the wall?

I did it.

You defaced my wall?

Why would you do that? - Thought you would like it.

I feel like I don't know you.

So then Angelo moved out of the guest house and into our house.

( Chuckles )

Zarra: One big happy family.

Yeah, we're still working on that "happy" part.

Hmm.

When I was a kid, it was just me and my mom mostly.

My dad was in and out.

Are they divorced?

They might well have been.

Oh, he spent more time with his crew than with us.

He was a writer.

"Nept2n."

Your dad is nept2n?

The guy who did the back-to-back off the bell street exit ramp?

Yeah, you know it?

He's a legend.

The hell is this?

No way.

Dude.

That son of a bitch.

This guy's been marking pieces all over the north side.

Well, maybe we can fix it.

Why? So "Smak" can come and slash our stuff again?

No, dude. This guy better watch out that I don't find him, man. It's on now.

( Shutter clicks )

Yeah, I, uh, forgot.

The sink in the coffee bar is a little stopped up.

It's draining, but it's running slowly.

Mm-hmm.

My main problem is in the kitchen.

The dishwasher is leaking all over the place.

( Theme music playing )

You could have just asked me.

You did not need to go through my things!

Would you please keep your voice down?

Bay, I know it's been a hard time for you lately with Emmett and everything.

Mom, no. This is not about that.

It's not even about Emmett.

I was doing this way before I ever met him.

How long has this been going on?

About two years.

John: What?!

Two years? Are you kidding me?

We have always been supportive of your creativity.

All those art classes? All of this?

And this is dangerous.

What if something happened to you?

Not to mention you could wind up in jail.

Yes.

So, what? I'm grounded until I'm like, 25?

Yeah. Because that works.

No. We're leaving it up to you.

We know who you are at heart.

We know you know the difference between right and wrong.

And that you're a person of integrity.

This is a test, right?

Kind of.

Be the Bay Kennish we taught you to be.

The person that we know you are.

It's your call.

We can activate the tracker app on her phone at any time.

No, we have to give her a chance to do the right thing.

And then we activate the tracker app.

( Chuckles )

( Grunts )

Thank you.

I guess I underestimated how heavy they were.

Oh yeah. Don't worry about it.

Angelo has been helping out a lot, but...

Oh, how's it going in lake Michigan?

Well, I just talked to him last night and he said that the job is going great and your friends' lake house is beautiful.

Yeah.

Another thank you that I owe you.

Well, Angelo's a wonderful carpenter.

Where do you want these?

Oh, over there is fine.

So, um, Daphne's open house at Carlton is this week.

And I thought that maybe you and John might like to come along.

We would love to.

And you know, if you're having any trouble talking to her teachers, my signings getting pretty good.

I can interpret for all of us.

They have interpreters there.

Not all the kids' parents sign.

Right. Of course.

Ow.

Uh, you know, John has this amazing orthopedic surgeon...

Jason Fuller.

He's worked on the whole team.

I could give you his information and if you can't get an appointment, I could make a call.

Great. Thanks.

♪ This cloud is gray

♪ void of color

♪ this day...

Dad.

Yeah?

Thanks.

What's with the music?

Oh, it's a great local musician named Toby Kennish.

Can you please turn it off?

What are you talking about?

You never know who might come through here, hear your music.

Dad, I appreciate the support, but I'd like have an actual career before I become muzak.

Oh.

Okay. Sure.

Thanks.

Yeah.

♪ I don't want another day in my life ♪
♪ I don't want another day in my life ♪

Well.

( Music stops )

Hey. What are you... what are you doing?

No no. You filed those yesterday.

You're good.

Um, wait a second.

Whoa whoa.

Your shift is over.

You go home. It's okay.

Bye-bye.

It's fine. Go home.

Good night. Bye-bye.

Zarra: What, you just uploaded Smak's tag?

Yeah, I just searched the image and bingo. It looks like we're not the only ones that he pissed off.

Oh, click on that one.

"This punk hit two of my pieces within 24 hours.

I hat him."

( Groans )

Pretty sure he means "hate."

I have a feeling this is more of a visual type.

Zarra: This guy moves fast.

It's almost like he knows when the piece is gonna come up.

So let's throw out some bait.

Yeah, we'll put up a new piece, we'll post it on the blog, and then we'll stake it out.

See if he shows up and then bust him.

If we could get a picture of him slashing our piece, we can post that. He'd be outed to everyone.

Yeah, exactly.

( Chuckles )

All right. So bus graveyard tonight?

I'll be done by 6:00.

Oh, hey, actually I'm probably gonna have to sit this one out.

Why? Are you afraid of this punk?

No.

It's just that my parents have been on my ass lately about grades and stuff.

I'm kind of on probation.

You know, my dad only cared about one thing.

Art.

He said a true artist puts his art before anything else... his friends, family, cops.

Texting your boyfriend on company time?

No, I never took my break earlier.

And I don't have a boyfriend.

Girlfriend?

I'm just looking for the name of the new pastry Chef at the Green Tree bistro.

Are you looking for a new job?

Because if you leave me shorthanded, I'm gonna give you a terrible reference.

You never wanted me here in the first place.

That's true.

But now I'm sort of used to having you around.

No one else looks at me so intently when I talk.

( Chuckles ) Just checking out the competition.

Well, I certainly like that.

Do you want to come with me?

When?

Tomorrow?

Sure. Why not?

Yeah, well, good food will definitely help.

Hi.

I saw your car.

Did I forget we had plans?

I called Carlton, and they told me that Melody needed help getting organized.

That's great.

Um, no. I have stuff to do.

Um, I'm gonna go.

Okay.

Oh, were you able to get in to see Dr. Fuller?

I'm on it.

Hey, sweetie. Hey.

Hey. Hey, you know, I got a question for you.

What do you know about Travis?

Yeah, sweetie? Whoa whoa whoa.

Can you help me out here?

He's older than the other kids at school.

Uh-huh.

He got held back at hearing school before he went to Carlton.

And, um.

How about his family?

I know they don't sign.

And they don't seem very interested in school.

Why?

You know, he's always at work.

He never wants to go home. Never.

When no one signs at home, kids can feel pretty lonely.

Sure.

Uh, your text sounded kind of urgent.

Is everything okay?

Okay.

Yeah.

Wow. Uh...

Isn't he her boss?

Wait wait.

Your mom and the guy that Daphne has a crush on are hooking up?

How old is he?

And he's hearing?

Melody's dating a hearing guy after all the crap that she gave me?

Yeah, you think?

So I'm assuming Daphne doesn't know about your mom and the guy?

Well, Daphne'd be super embarrassed, and it's just a crush.

It probably won't turn into anything.

I say no, just keep it to yourself.

I was thinking about you today actually.

I've been wanting to take some pictures of some pieces that I've put up around the bus yard.

And I was wondering if I could borrow your camera?

No thanks. I'll be careful.

I really appreciate this.

But nothing has changed with us.

The Plaza? What's going on there?

Yeah, I don't know.

I'll let you know if I'll meet up with you.

All right. Peace.

Waterfall... carton didn't touch the lips.

Oh.

So...

How do you feel about hang gliding?

Terrified. Why?

I don't know.

Okay, how about a movie?

Dad, I'm fine.

You and mom just need to relax.

We're not worried about you.

You know, it's just... you and me... dad, we're fine.

The cat's in the cradle.

Or it's not.

I don't know. Well, whatever's good.

Okay. You want to hang with kids your own age, I get it. I get it.

It's nothing personal.

Cheves and Burf and the guys are meeting down at the Plaza.

Oh, sounds like fun.

Have a good time.

And use a glass next time.

I don't care how many fancy sauces you put with them.

Donuts are not food.

They're a fad.

Oh, yeah.

Is that why you ate seven of them?

I did not eat seven.

Yes, you did.

There were nine on the plate and I had two.

So, you're a scorekeeper.

Oh, no. I just like to make sure I get my fair share.

You think the world is fair.

And you keep trying to tell me who I am.

You like to argue.

Hey, pardon me.

Sorry.

It's no problem.

What if I'm nothing like who you think I am?

Then I guess I'd better get to know you better.

I should go.

That, uh... that's probably a good idea.

Good night.

Good night.

You know, not to mention the fact that Angelo always leaves the 40-pound plates in the curl bar.

Now, look, I can handle that, but not when I'm warming up.

( Sighs )

Maybe she can't afford it.

What?

Regina.

She still hasn't called Dr. Fuller.

Maybe the reason she hasn't is because she can't afford it.

We have no idea what kind of health insurance she has.

You know, I had forgotten the pre-book whirlwind that is Kathryn Kennish.

What are you talking about?

Oh, I don't know. You found Angelo a job, you're coordinating the Carlton open house, you're micromanaging Regina's health care.

You do like a project or three.

Yeah, but Regina not signing has to be affecting Daphne.

So, maybe we should ask Regina if she needs some help with her medical bills.

Sweetie, Daphne's fine and Regina has never responded well when we interfere in her personal affairs.

Plus it is never a good idea to lend money to friends.

Remember Rudy Metzger?

When I invested in his sporting goods store?

Yeah, well, Regina is not a friend.

She's family.

Yeah, that raises the stakes.

Where do we stop?

Her sister, her cousin? What?

Oh, come on.

Honey, it is a slippery slope that only ends with everyone feeling bad.

"I really appreciate what you're doing for Carlton."

It is my pleasure.

Although, I am going to make one change.

I'm going to substitute the short rib tacos for the lo pobre.

It's a signature dish for us.

Did you get any of that?

No.

Yes.

( Chuckles )

I'd love to.

Unfortunately I have to work late.

Okay.

Rain check.

Rain check. Got it.

Well, thank you for dinner.

I'll see you tomorrow.

Yeah.

Okay.

Bye.

Oh, hey.

What are you looking for?

Butter.

I'm making cookies.

I ran out.

I'm no Chef, but I think...

That this is what you're looking for.

Yeah.

Are you okay?

Yeah.

Chef and I almost kissed.

Uhh...

How almost?

If I hadn't gotten into my car, it totally would have happened.

Isn't he a little old for you?

Well, John's older than Kathryn.

Right?

Yes, but it's only by a few years.

Plus he was never her boss.

And, you know, they didn't meet until way after she finished college.

Wow.

When did you start following all the rules?

Daphne.

I think there's something you need to know about this guy.

Honey, there's Travis.

Oh, yeah.

Why is everything so small?

It's tapas.

Maybe his parents came.

Who?

Travis. Maybe his parents are here.

It's unlikely, given what Melody was telling us.

Yeah, well, I think you should find them and encourage them to learn A.S.L.

Sweetie, I'm not exactly a model of connecting with children.

What are you talking about?

Well, I hardly spend any time with Daphne anymore now that basketball's over.

Bay is... Bay.

Toby's becoming unreachable.

Nobody gets unadulterated love from their teenagers.

All right.

I think we're all set.

You can go ahead and go, Meg.

Thanks for coming in.

No problem.

You want me to tell Daphne to come over and help?

What are you talking about?

Daphne.

Isn't she here to help serve?

Deaf girl, deaf school.

No, that's okay. Thank you.

See you tomorrow.

Wow.

It looks wonderful.

Thank you.

Why is Daphne here?

She's a student here.

Uh, right. ( Chuckles )

Hey!

Oh. Who is Nikki?

Nobody.

Well, the flyer says "my heart belongs to Jesus," but the handwriting says "everything else is negotiable."

Bay.

Fine.

So, uh...

You heard about mom and dad raiding my art studio, right?

( Chuckles )

"Be the Kennish we know you are."

I'm supposed to help a friend put up some new pieces, sort of.

Should I just bail?

Well, you could go see a movie with Cheves, Burf, and I.

Why would I do that?

Because it would give you two plus hours worth of alibi.

You could do whatever you want.

Mm. No... I don't know.

Come on. Don't actually fall for "operation make good choices."

It's what they do when they got nothing left.

They kept giving me disappointy face.

( Sighs )

Do you know how many times Wilke and I played seedy dive bars?

No.

Exactly. Because I always said that we were playing coffee shops.

You can't disappoint them unless they know you've disappointed them.

Hmm.

Well, in that case, I have a movie to not see.

( Chuckles )

Hey, you should ditch too.

Give that Nikki girl a call.

I'm not sure about her.

She's pretty church-y.

Hmm.

Well, then there's a good chance that she won't sleep with my boyfriend, so I like her already.

And judging by the way you're looking at that flyer, so do you.

Hey.

How's... how's the food?

Yeah. Tapas.

Believe me, I don't get it either.

So how's work study going?

Are you keeping your grades up?

Yeah. It's great.

That's tough.

I'm impressed.

( Chuckles )

There you are.

Where are your... where are your parents?

So you came without them?

Just for the food, huh?

Would you excuse me for one moment?

Sure.

( Sighs )

Uh, Chef?

( Giggles )

Did you bring any of those fried artichokes?

My friend wants to try some.

No, I didn't.

Sorry.

Have you tried acupuncture?

Yes. I didn't notice much improvement.

Oh, that's terrible.

I am so sorry to interrupt.

Regina, could you do the A.S.L. sign-ups?

Oh, sure.

She is the perfect person to ask.

Regina was such an inspiration when we were first learning.

Oh, she's an inspiration to all of us.

Oh, um. Candace, this is Kathryn Kennish.

Hi.

Oh. You're Daphne's real mother.

It is so nice to meet you.

I read your book.

It was great. What a story.

Thank you, but we're both real mothers...

Oh, of course.

I... I'm... you know, I'm gonna go see if I can find some recruits.

What if Smak doesn't show?

Gotta learn some patience, my friend.

What'd you tell your parents about where you were?

That I was at the movies.

Hmm.

That's not entirely untrue.

I mean we are sitting here looking at a picture.

It's just not moving, that's all.

Do you still live with your mom?

No. When I turned 18, she married some loser and moved out.

There's this, like, graveyard of abandoned trailers by the railroad.

I kind of made one my own.

It must be nice, you know, not to have to explain to anybody where you're going or what you're doing.

I have room for a roommate if you're looking.

Yeah. That'd be really hard to explain to my parents.

Come on, you don't have it so bad.

My folks could never afford to give me something like that.

Okay, this is not mine.

It's a friend's.

Well, I don't have any friends who can afford toys like that, either.

Well, at least you don't have to lie.

I get really tired of that sometimes.

So stop lying.

Hey. Hey.

Did you know that Melody was dating my boss?

Yes.

Well, no one asked me if I was okay with it.

What happens when you guys break up and he takes it out on me?

Because you know him so well.

Um...

Would you excuse us?

( Exhales )

I don't think this is just about Melody dating Chef.

What else would it be about?

Well, I'm wondering if maybe you're starting to have feelings for him?

That's crazy.

Why would you think that?

All the pretty new clothes for work, all the time spent getting ready before you go in?

We have to go to my history class.

They'll be closing up soon.

What... honey.

( Sighs )

It's nothing to be ashamed about.

I do not have a crush on Chef.

Well, good.

Because he's totally inappropriate for you.

He's too old, he's your boss, and judging by how quickly he and Melody got together... you're talking too fast.

I can't read your lips.

Okay.

My butt's numb. I think I got bit by something.

Are there chiggers out this time of year?

Okay, we need to get him to turn around.

Hey, douche bag!

Zarra, what are you doing?

Zarra!

One little question, so you just come here and mark all over someone else's work like some sorry ass dog?

Yeah. What's it to you, huh?

Uh, this is my piece, jackass.

How about you get out of my way, all right?

( Scoffs )

Yo. Hey!

The hell do you think you're doing?, huh?

I told you to get out of here.

Get out!

( Grunts )

Crap.

Hey!

Hey.

Get out of here, dude.

Yo.

I'm gonna cut him.

What are you doing?

What? You want to go?

Whoa. Chill!

I'll go!

You're not gonna diss my work again.

Get out of here!

Crazy bitch, yo.

All right, get out of here!

You slash my piece one more time, I will mess you up!

What the hell are you thinking?

You were gonna cut him?

With what?!

Paint scraper. ( Chuckles )

A paint scraper?

Are you insane? What if he went after you?

( Chuckles )

I'd have been screwed.

Okay, you know what? You called him out on everything.

Oh my... and "hey, you want to go?

Let's go!"

He's like "crazy bitch."

He was so scared. Did you see that?

It was so cool.

( Laughing )

Oh, man.

Um, I can drive you home if you... if you need.

Whoa whoa whoa whoa.

You... you and Daphne are going out?

Bowling, huh?

I'm going to trust that you just said you're going to be a perfect gentleman when you're out with my daughter.

Mm-hmm. You'd better be.

Bye.

Emmett.

Nice to see you.

I think I'll go see if Melody needs some help.

Hello! Hello hello!

Attention everyone.

Come up to the stage.

Thanks for coming. Come on up to the front.

Rose: Thank you all for coming tonight.

It's wonderful to see so many people here.

A special thank you to our organizers, Melody Bledsoe and Kathryn Kennish.

Thank you. Thank you.

Oh! And a special thank you to Chef Jeff Reycraft and Maize restaurant for the fantastic food, huh?

Thank you.

Well, good night everyone.

And remember, our magazine drive starts next week.

So subscribe and help support our school.

Can you help clean up over there?

Thanks.

Kathryn, have you seen Daphne?

Uh, she went back to the restaurant to help.

I assumed you'd okayed it.

Right. I forgot. I'll see you at home.

Wait, Regina.

I know how hard it's been for you not signing at home with Daphne.

We're fine.

And if the reason you haven't gone to see Dr. Fuller is financial...

Stop.

Look, I'm not trying to offend...

Kathryn, stop.

Not that it's any of your business, but I did go see Dr. Fuller, and he told me the same thing that my doctor has been telling me for months.

There's no magic b*llet.

It just takes time to heal.

I'm sorry.

I was just trying to...

I know what you were trying to do, and I need you to stop.

Do you honestly think that if there was anything that would help me to communicate with Daphne the way that we used to, that I wouldn't move heaven and earth or grovel to you for the money in order to make that happen?

John: Nice to meet you.

Bye. Bye.

What are you doing here?

Uh, Daphne went to the restaurant to help.

Oh.

Oh, is that right?

Hey, hey. Whoa whoa whoa.

Um, I can drive you home if you want?

You know what? I got a better idea.

Why don't you and I go to the batting cages?

Yeah. I know the owner.

He'll let us in.

Hey, no no. Hey, hey, hey.

Not just for you.

Come on.

I'm gonna pretend I didn't understand that.

Hey.

Hi.

Sorry to bother you, but did, um...

Daphne tell you what time she was coming home?

She's not answering my texts.

No, she didn't.

Thanks.

Look, to be totally honest, Daphne didn't tell me she was going back to work.

She only told you.

Well, she left in a hurry if that's any help.

I feel like I'm losing touch with Daphne and I took it out on you, and I'm sorry.

( Sighs )

Me too.

Maybe I've overstepped.

( Sighs ) It's okay.

I know you mean well.

Want some tea?

Sure. Thanks.

We just found out that Bay's been doing street art for the past two years.

What do you mean?

Spray paint, sneaking out, putting up illegal paintings on walls all over the city.

Wow.

( Chuckles ) You didn't know?

I just assumed she talked to you about things like that.

Not this time.

Want to sit down?

Sure.

Here you go.

So what did you do?

We appealed to her better self, her sense of right and wrong.

Bold move.

( Sighs ) Sometimes I hate that they're growing up.

You are so much easier to compete with than adulthood.

( Laughs )

Well, hey, Bay.

How was the movie?

I didn't go to the movies.

I want to be the person that you raised me to be, but I'm also the person that I was born to be.

I'm an artist.

And I don't want to lie to you anymore.

But I'm also not gonna stop doing street art.

Good night.

Hey, ninja.

You slip in, you slip out under cover of darkness.

You seemed busy.

Oh, chatty group.

Will you come back?

I'm thinking about it.

So, uh...

You want to hang out?

Maybe go to the Plaza or something?

I'm not much of a Plaza girl.

I always get too cold and nobody ever sits down.

Well, I know a warm coffee shop with lots of chairs.

( Chuckles )

How are you at backgammon?

You are so gonna regret this.

I am awesome at backgammon.

I'll be right back.

No ninja action while I'm gone.

Daphne.

What are you doing here?

I need to know what's going on.

I was just putting stuff away and getting ready to go home.

That's not what I mean.

You're in high school.

So?

I thought you were in college.

Why would you think that?

I never looked at your application.

You getting hired was a done deal.

I heard "student," I met you.

I assumed you were in college.

So now you don't like me anymore?

No, that's... that's not the point.

It is to me.

Plus, you're my employee.

It didn't matter the other night in the parking lot.

♪ I can't sleep without you anymore... ♪

Well, it should have.

You have to look at me when you're talking.

♪ Listen to the lullaby...

I want this to happen.

♪ I need you now ♪
♪ I need you now ♪
♪ I need you now ♪