06x06 - Beneath Still Waters

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- Previously on Nashville...
- ♪ Sweet revenge ♪

- You're amazing.
- Oh, thanks.

- My name's Avery, and...
- We're looking for someone.

Somebody exactly like you.

Okay.

I guess I don't know much
about equine therapy at all.

It's transformational.

Sean, you want to give it a try?

No, that's okay.

My nephew. He's staying
with us for a while.

[PANTING]

I'm sorry.

Deacon, it's okay.

Maddie, can you come here for a sec?

What's up?

Can you please, please come to this

stupid Art Walk thing with us, please?

I can't. I'm going
to hang out with Jonah.

Jonah, Jonah, Jonah. Please?

I thought you loved that thing?

Yeah, when I was .

And definitely not with Jake Maitland.

I thought you guys were good.

That does not mean
I wanna go hang out with him

while Dad and Jessie are...

Oh, that's what this is about.

No. It's definitely not
what this is about!

This is about me being dragged around

like some little girl that does not know

how to take care of herself!

- [CHUCKLES]
- Okay.

You're gonna survive, I promise.

I have to go get ready.

Dude, this is crazy.

All anybody's talking about is Alannah.

Awesome.

It's like we weren't even there.

What are you looking for?

My... vitamins.

They were in my gym bag
and now they're not.

What? Are you like ?

Sorry I'm late, guys.

Hey, any, uh... any word from Juliette?

No, and Cadence cried from
a.m. to sunrise.

I'm sorry, man.

Yeah, it'll be fine.
It's only for two weeks.

I'm just so mad that
she would leave that way.

Anyway, you guys read
the reactions to the show?

- Oh, yeah.
- Yep.

You know, at least people
are talking about us.

Maybe she's just what was missing.

I don't know.

We just figured out our sound.

Now she changes everything.

I hate to break it to you,

but the genie's out of the bottle.

Well, great. What do we call ourselves?

Three Men and a Lady?

You okay?

I'm seriously getting worried about you.

[SIGHS]

Listen, I get it.

I mean, it's not how we imagined this.

But we'd be stupid not to try it.

Will, don't just leave.

- Come on, let's talk about it.
- Will, dude.

Oh, what is there to talk about?

Y'all made up your minds already.

So now we're gonna
attach our family appliques

to our quilt tops.

This looks just beautiful.

Do you mind if I join you?

- Not at all.
- Thanks.

What y'all got going on here?

Anyone wanna tell Scarlett
about their riding blankets?

Kaitlyn? Jamie? How about you?

All right.

Well, make sure you get
both layers of fabric

with each stitch.

And make sure your stitches
are evenly spaced.

I know who you are.

What'd you say, sweetheart?

You're from the band, The Exes?

I was.

Will you sing for us sometime?

You know what?

If y'all finish your projects there,

I reckon we can work
something out. Deal?

[COUNTRY MUSIC PLAYING]

Hey, thanks for coming.

- I can't believe it.
- What?

My mother used to play
"Beneath Still Waters"

over and over. It kills me every time.

Very cool.

- You know, speaking of k*lling it,
- Thanks.

the reason I wanted to meet
is our Twitter feed

exploded after the show last night.

- Really?
- Yeah.

That's great.
I'm not really into Twitter.

Oh, well, you're lucky, but, yeah.

It's great.

Well, congrats. That's awesome.

I thought you guys were amazing.

Not for us. For you.

Huh? That's cool, I guess.

Yeah.

Well, I was talking to
the boys this morning

and we all really love what
you bring in the group.

Even debating whether we should
make you a bigger part.

Well, look, I'm flattered.

But, you know, you three have a thing.

And I'm...

Hey, look, we all want this.
What do you think?

I think you three drank
too much whiskey last night.

Maybe not enough.

[CHUCKLES]

Come on. What are you afraid of?

I came to Nashville
to be a singer-songwriter.

I don't wanna lose that.

Who says you have to?

You don't even know my music.

Well, I know last night was special.

Come on. What do you lose by trying?

I'll tell you what.

Why don't you come
by my place tomorrow night?

I'll play you a few of my songs,
and you'll see what you think.

How's that sound?

Ah, yes. Tiny headed horse.

- And a dog.
- Look at that over there.

- That's kind of cool.
- I like that.

- Oh, that's awesome.
- I've worked with that guy.

Did you? Was it fun?

That was a good time.

Oh, would you look at that?

I like that one.

Isn't that's a Landry Major photo?

I don't know, but it's great.

Can you imagine being in
the water like that

at a full gallop with
a lasso in your hand?

I can't even walk and
chew gum at the same time.

You can just feel the movement.

You know, when I was a kid,
I was just obsessed

with sh**ting for
the National Geographic.

- Is that right?
- Yeah.

What made you stop?

Um, I don't know. I guess...

I guess life had other plans.

Wish my life had other plans.

I beg your pardon?

Oh, I'm sorry. I got carried away.

Isn't this amazing?

Yeah, I guess so.

Can we go?

Yeah, we can get outta here.

No. Actually, I'd like to see more.

All right.

Oh, man. Come on, guys.

- It's all right, it's okay.
- Okay.

- Want to go inside?
- Sure.

[KNOCKING ON DOOR]

Yeah?

Sweetie, it's me. Can I come in?

I'm just about to hop in the shower.

Okay. Well, maybe we can find
a minute tomorrow.

We can talk?

Okay.

'Night.

Goodnight.

There's our miracle worker.

What on earth does that mean?

It means you finally
motivated those two girls

to actually do something.

- Oh...
- It was very generous of you.

Thank you.

[CHUCKLES]

I keep trying to
break free of that life.

But it just keeps on
reigning me back in.

Things don't really go away
till they taught us

what we need to learn.

Guess I'm a slow learner.

I doubt that. You have a gift.

How you choose to use it is up to you.

Thanks.

I saw him yesterday talking
to a woman in the parking lot.

She was crying and holding a child.

It was one of the
saddest things I ever saw.

He was the sweetest boy you ever met.

And they broke him.

Sorry?

Sean was so talented.

He could have given John Mayer
a run for his money.

What happened to him?

In his case, nothing physical.

He just saw and heard things
that no one should see or hear.

Who was the woman?

His wife, Angela.

High school sweethearts.

I don't know how much longer
she's gonna hang in, though.

So you see, Miss Scarlett,
we're all healing

one way or another together.

Be patient with yourself.

Thank you.

Oh!

- Can I borrow some toothpaste?
- No.

Thanks.

What?

Nothing.

It's not what you're thinking.

Sure. Whatever.

Is that my cologne?

Somebody's hangry.

Nobody's hangry, Romeo.

Where you taking her?

I told you, it's not like that.

We're just going to her house.

- Fast lane.
- No.

To listen to her music
for our band, asshat.

Uh-huh.

To see if it suits our style!

Just remember what
happened the last time

you slept with a band member.

Hey, that is low.

I'm just saying don't be an idiot.

I will not be an idiot!

- Hey.
- Hey.

I'm sorry.

Everything is still a little
crazy with Zach gone.

It's okay.

- You forgive me?
- I'll think about it.

[CHUCKLES]

You know what? Let's do this old school.

- Oh...
- Yeah.

Wow, people are gonna start talking.

Let 'em talk.

How was your day?

It was all right.

Well, that's convincing.

You know what? I just can't
stop thinking about last night.

What?

The way Daphne was treating you.

Oh... what are you talking about?

Come on now.

She hardly said two words to you.

- She was rude as hell.
- Oh, please.

She wasn't raised that way.
I can tell you that much.

Well, she's a teenager.

Don't you think you're
making too much of this?

Funny, didn't you say
you didn't feel anything?

I mean, I noticed something, sure.

But it's not like I was
upset about it or anything.

That's 'cause you're too nice.

I just feel like I need
to head this thing off somehow

or it's just gonna get worse.

You're gonna talk to her about it.

- I might, yeah.
- Oh, wow.

You know, she's just gonna
end up hating me even more.

- She doesn't hate you, Jessie.
- I would hate me.

Look, I don't know what I'm gonna do.

But I think I need to do something.

Well, I think we should
just forget about it

for the rest of the night.

Okay.

♪ You're like swimming
in the river in the darkness ♪

♪ Never have to question
where my heart is ♪

♪ No need to test the water,
I just jump right in ♪

♪ We're washing every worry
in the water ♪

♪ You and I in the middle of somewhere ♪

♪ You and the moon gonna take me now ♪

♪ Ooh hoo hoo ♪

♪ We are just river swimming ♪

♪ Ooh hoo hoo ♪

♪ Ooh hoo hoo ♪

- Wow.
- Yeah.

I can do better, but you got the drift.

Seriously, I mean...

Where'd you learn
to spin a story like that?

I don't know.

I mean, it's kind of like
asking how I learnt

to walk or talk or breathe.

Where'd you get the guitar?

My mother.

Yeah, she, um...
she loved country music.

Loved it.

- How about your dad?
- Hated it.

Called it hillbilly funeral music.

[LAUGHS]

Each night when he left for work,

she'd pour herself a drink,

and play her favorite records.

Emmylou, Loretta...

Just a...

Oop!

Joan Baez.

You know, she totally had a thing

for strong resilient women.

That's probably why

nothing changed when he left for good.

She just kept playing her records

and doing the laundry

and washing the dishes

and making sure I had what I needed.

Hmm.

Turns out all those women
were just singing

what she was feeling.

Kind of reminding her that
she wasn't alone, you know.

That heartache is just
another rite of passage.

So that's what the song's about?

Heartbreak?

No.

It's about...

letting go of something
before you break it.

Or before it breaks you.

I guess that's what I learnt from her.

Beneath still waters.

Um, so...

So...

What's next?

Next?

The band.

- [LAUGHS]
- Yeah.

Yeah, I mean, no, the band.

Rehearsal tomorrow?

Rework some of the songs for the show

and play the boys a couple of yours?

Cool.

Yeah.

I should probably get going.

- Sure.
- Yeah.

You know, I told the boys I'd meet 'em.

- Uh, don't wanna be late.
- Totally get it.

Hey, thanks for listening.

It means a lot.

Happy to.

See 'ya.

Be smart, be smart.

Be smart, yeah.

Don't be an idiot.

I'm an idiot.

For a million reasons, I'm an idiot.

But I'd be even more of an idiot if...

Don't be an idiot.

Things are complicated.

They don't have to be.

Uh, what about the band?

What about it?

[LAUGHS]

Things could get pretty messy, you know.

Well, you wanna stop?

You need to relax.

I just got out of a relationship, so...

You still love her?

No, not like that.

But I'm just... you know.

You're incredible and I'm just not ready

to be anything right now.

Who said I was?

Look, it's just... I think...

You think too much.

♪ 'Cause I caught a fever ♪

♪ I'm heading towards the water ♪

♪ Listen to the voice inside ♪

♪ No more wasting time ♪

♪ Do you want to meet me
where the sunlight shines? ♪

♪ Oh ♪

♪ Oh ♪

♪ You know there will
never be a better time ♪

♪ Oh ♪

♪ Oh ♪

Hey. Got leftovers if you want 'em.

Hello.

Hi.

Think you could take
those out for a second?

The other one?

Happy?

I could be happier.

What does that mean?

Means I'm not happy about the way

you treated Jessie the other night.

I didn't do anything.

Well, first you ignored her.

Then you mocked her, so...

So she complained to you?

No, she didn't complain to me.
This is me talking, all right?

In this house,
we treat people with respect.

You know that.

Daphne, come on.

We gotta figure this out together.

There's nothing to figure out.

Yeah, there is.

I just don't know why you and Jessie

couldn't have gone by yourself.

We can. I just wanted you to come out

so we could get to know
each other a little bit.

Why?

Because I think if you got
to know her, you'd like her.

I know you would.

Why is it so important
to you that I like her?

Excuse me?
Because she's important to me.

And you're important to me.

I don't wanna feel like
I'm hiding some part of my life.

What about my life, though, like...

Does anyone care about what I want?

- What are you talking about?
- Maddie has Jonah, you have Jessie.

And I'm just being dragged
along like a little kid.

I hate it! I just wanna be left alone!

Why don't you understand that?

You are not a little kid.

And we are not dragging
you around, honey.

Oh, it sure is what it feels like.

Baby, look.

Baby, you might not know this

but you loom rather
large in my life, okay?

You take up a whole
lot more room in my heart

than some little kid.

That means if you're upset,
then I'm upset.

Okay, then, I won't be upset.
Can we please just drop this?

Baby, if you wanna be
treated like a grownup,

then we gotta solve this like grownups.

Can I go now?

Uh-oh.

Good morning.

It is for me.

I'm good.

[CHUCKLES]

You look like we just eloped in Vegas.

- Oh, do I now?
- Uh-huh.

With a -year-old Elvis impersonator.

Well, this wasn't
the smartest thing to do.

I'd like to think you've done worse.

I'm serious.

Well, maybe that's the problem.

Maybe you shouldn't be so serious.

Maybe some things are
just meant to be fun.

You have heard of that word, right?

Don't worry. No one has to know.

I can handle that.

Prove it.

So what did Dad say? Was he pissed?

Yeah. He said we have
to figure it out together.

That's such a Deacon thing to say.

This reminds me of
when Mom was dating Luke.

No. It's completely different.

I have no idea what he sees in her.

She's sweet and she makes him happy.

Does she, though? Like...

I think she does.

I mean, happier... I don't know.

Listen, all I'm saying is
we don't have to love her.

We don't even have to like her.

She's Dad's life, you know.

Then why are they dragging
me along with them?

That won't be for much longer.
I promise you that.

It's already been too long.

Is that Mom's necklace?

No, I'm glad you have it.

Let's just not talk about it.

- [CELL PHONE RINGS]
- Okay.

One sec, it's Jonah. I'll be right back.

♪ I was raised on eight wheels humming ♪

♪ Six strings strumming ♪

♪ All my dreams running down
a two-lane road ♪

♪ Front porch swingin'
while Mama was singin' ♪

♪ To somethin' on the radio ♪

♪ Even though we didn't know the words ♪

♪ We would always sing along ♪

♪ I was raised on a song ♪

That was amazing.

- [LAUGHS]
- Thank you.

Can we hear another?

- Oh, I don't know.
- Come on.

Would y'all wanna sing one together?

Hey, Sean, you wanna join us?

No, thank you. I got work to do.

We sure could use another voice.

No. I'm okay.

He's so cute.

Why does he have to be such a freak?

Oh, sweetheart, don't say that.

We all know what it's like to
be afraid of something, right?

What are you afraid of?

Me? Like everything.

- Don't get me started.
- [GIGGLES]

♪ You know I don't wanna fight ♪

♪ But I hate to see you go ♪

♪ And another thing ♪

♪ You know I don't wanna fight ♪

♪ But I hate to see you go ♪

♪ And another thing ♪

♪ If I can keep you around ♪

♪ By shouting you down ♪

♪ Well, all right ♪

♪ Love is loud ♪

♪ Don't want to kiss you ♪

♪ 'Cause I don't want to
miss you too much ♪

♪ And another thing ♪

♪ You know I don't want to kiss you ♪

♪ 'Cause I don't want
to miss you too much ♪

♪ And another thing ♪

♪ With all the people around ♪

♪ We might draw a crowd ♪

♪ Well, all right,
Love is loud, loud, loud ♪

♪ And another thing ♪

♪ And another thing
And another thing ♪

♪ And another thing... ♪

Hang on, hang on.

Everything cool?

Uh, yeah. I'm just not feeling it yet.

I mean, I could pull it
back if that helps.

I thought it sounded
pretty great actually.

Yeah, no. It's just missing something.

I don't know. I was kind
of digging the interplay

you had going in that last chorus.

You two look kind of sexy together.

Almost too sexy.

[CHUCKLES]

It's a joke.

Even I wanna make out
with Will right now.

Uh, I am gonna go grab a drink.

What were you thinking?

What?

Please tell me you
didn't hook up with her.

Ugh, I knew it!

You've got to be kidding me!

- Well, that didn't take long.
- Mm-mm.

I mean, that might be some
kind of record for you. Is it?

- Okay, just slow down...
- Seriously?

Sounds like you're the one
who needs to slow down.

Dude, Band !
Don't sleep with band mates!

I know. I know. I'm an idiot!

I didn't mean to! It just happened!

And... guys, she's... she's amazing.

Musically, musically, she's amazing.

And you two together, it's awesome!

I think we could really
put on a great show!

Besides, it's just totally
casual, right?

It's never casual with you, Gunnar.

No, I swear, all right?

Mm-hmm. You pick the ring out yet?

So, what'd I miss?

Gunnar's deciding on
the encore for tonight.

Yeah, just, you know,
finalizing the set list.

- Yeah.
- Hmm.

- All right. From the top?
- From the top.

Yeah.

♪ There ain't nothing
that's more lonesome... ♪

And her life has been completely
turned upside down this past year.

She's angry.

I know.

I don't blame her.

Well, she's , poor thing.
Like that's not hard enough.

Yeah, exactly.

- You know what we should do?
- What?

Let's have a dinner
tomorrow night, all of us.

Just talk it out.

What? That sounds awful!
Are you serious?

No, I'm serious.
Get it out there, you know?

See what happens.
I think... I think it'll help.

- You do?
- Yeah.

I think we might die.

[CHUCKLES]

I will protect you, I promise.

Who's gonna protect you?

Hey, guys.

- Oh, hello.
- Hey.

I didn't expect to see this pretty face.

Oh, I'm still friends
with two of these idiots.

Trying to figure out how not
to be weird with the third.

It's so good to see you two together.

- Aw.
- Glad somebody thinks so.

- Yeah.
- What happened?

Kid insurrection.

Ooh. They'll get over it.

Excuse me. I need a very large beverage.

[CHUCKLES]

And a small world was had by all.

What brings you here, Brad?

Well, apparently nothing
short of the second coming

of Clapton, Baker and Bruce.

Don't forget Highway has first dibs.

Come on, man. It's all about
the music for me.

You know that.

- Hello, Jess.
- Goodbye, Brad.

Ladies and gentlemen, give it
up for The Last Highways.

[CHEERING]

♪ You know I don't want to fight ♪

♪ But I hate to see you go ♪

- ♪ Gotta go ♪
- ♪ And another thing ♪

♪ You know I don't want to fight ♪

- ♪ But I hate to see you go ♪
- ♪ Gotta go ♪

♪ And another thing ♪

♪ If I can keep you around ♪

♪ By shouting you down ♪

- Who is that?
- ♪ Well, all right ♪

- I don't know.
- ♪ Love is loud ♪

♪ I don't want to kiss you ♪

♪ 'Cause I don't want
to miss you too much ♪

- ♪ Keep in touch ♪
- ♪ And another thing ♪

♪ You know I don't want to kiss you ♪

♪ 'Cause I don't
want to miss you too much ♪

- ♪ Keep in touch ♪
- ♪ And another thing ♪

♪ With all the people around ♪

♪ We might draw a crowd ♪

♪ Well, all right,
Love is loud, loud, loud ♪

♪ And another thing ♪

♪ And another thing
And another thing ♪

♪ And another thing... ♪

[CHEERING]

All right!

Woo, woo, woo, woo, woo!

- Thank you.
- There you go.

Brad Maitland. Shiny New Records.

A woman with your talent shouldn't be

surrounding herself with boys.

Well, what if those boys are my friends?

I'm the only friend you
will ever need, all right?

Hey. Hey, man, how's it going?

[GASPS]

Why are you following me?

I'm not following you. I just saw you.

I wanted to make sure you're okay.

You should probably be more careful.

It's not safe out here for you.

Come on, dude. It's Nashville.

I walk these streets all the time.

Besides, I don't see
you being too careful.

I did night patrols in Kandahar.

I'm pretty sure that
I can handle all of this.

You...

Are you okay?

Never better.

Can I help you?

I don't need your pity, okay?

Well, I ain't handin' any out.

Your voice was beautiful today.

How you getting' home, Sean?

It was the prettiest thing
I heard in a long time.

[SIGHS]

Music means a lot to you, don't it?

Do you miss it?

You shouldn't be out here.

I don't need your pity.

[CHUCKLES]

So my thinking is between
the big numbers,

we each do a song with you
to help bring it all together.

- I like it.
- Yeah.

Well, I gotta get going.

Ah, yeah. Me too.

This sitter is gonna bankrupt me.

Rehearsal Monday?

- Yeah.
- Yeah, Monday.

- Yeah.
- All right.

- Great show tonight.
- See you.

See you guys.

You were brilliant.

We were brilliant.

If you say so.

Don't get ahead of yourself, soldier.

Ma'am, yes, ma'am.

Now that's what I like to hear.

So, Monday?

Monday.

Hey, Alannah?

You were brilliant.

I left the nightlight on in the bathroom

and just help yourself
to whatever you like

in the kitchen.

- Thank you.
- You're welcome.

Hey, why'd you ask if music
was important to me?

What do you mean?

Well, you asked, but,

it was like you already knew.

Oh.

I looked you up online.

- Why?
- I don't know.

Just curious, I guess.

It was stupid, and I'm sorry.

But I saw your graduation performance.

It was incredible.

You're... You're real talented.

I think it was on your Facebook.

You were playing with a friend.

And his name's Billy, right?

- Here, I can show you.
- No, don't do that!

- Put it away!
- What's wrong?

I just can't see that, okay?

Okay, okay, it's gone.

I just meant to say that y'all
sounded really great together.

Yeah, we were.

I'm confused. What's happening?

Well, he d*ed. That's what's happening.

I'm so sorry.

Was that before you signed up?

No.

We signed up together.

He was with me in Farah.

I watched his jaw get sh*t off.

So anytime you wanna rub my face in it,

just keep going on about my music!

I'm... I'm so sorry. I didn't...

I don't play anymore. You get it?

That's done.

I get it.

I'm really, really sorry.

I wanna go, all right?

Oh, please don't go. It was my fault...

No, this is when it gets real bad, okay?

- I should go.
- What do you mean?

Never mind. Yeah, I'm gonna go.

Please, please don't go. You don't...

You don't have to.

I'm gonna go into my room.

You can lie down and rest.

Whatever you need to do.

I'll be out of your way.

I'm just wondering.

Who does it help if you
give up what you love?

Hey, Dell, I know what this looks like.

But I found him downtown last night

and he was real drunk.

And it was real cold,
so I took him home.

Did something happen, Scarlett?

Nothing like that.

I just found this video of him online

playing at his graduation.
His friend, Billy...

- Oh...
- Dell, I'm so sorry.

Next time you wanna help,
just bring him straight here.

I'm gonna go check on him.

- Get started on those stalls.
- Yes, ma'am.

Well, wonders never cease.

Whatever, man.
I told you, we're not a thing.

Mm-hmm.

[GROANS]

Last night was insane.

Yeah, the crowd really seemed to dig it.

More than dug it.

How you feelin' about it all?

You know, I'm just goin' with the flow.

Seeing where it takes us.

You sure?

Well, let's just say
I'm not sure which one of us

is gonna regret this girl more.

Well, this is wonderful.
Thank you so much.

Oh, chicken's a little rubbery.

But what are you gonna do, huh?

No, it's great. It's great, right, Jake?

Jake?

Thank you.

No problem, buddy.

So I heard you guys partnered
up doing a project in class.

How did that turn out?

It was fine, I guess.

What was your project about?

A frog.

Oh, frogs? I love frogs.

Yeah, we dissected it.

It smelled like formaldehyde.
It was disgusting.

Its legs were like rubber and slimy.

Then we cut down
its stomach and guts and...

Okay, all right.

Sorry, I brought that up.

[CHUCKLES]

Look, you know what? We're all here.

Probably best we just
talk this thing out.

Where's Maddie?

Why doesn't she have to be here?

Because this isn't
about her, sweetheart.

This is about... hey!

Daphne?

Hey, where are you... Daphne Conrad!

Come back here right now!

- Let me talk to her.
- Oh, boy.

I think I need to deal
with this, all right?

But I don't think
it's about you and Daphne.

I think it's about me and Daphne.

Just let me try.

Yeah.

[KNOCKING ON DOOR]

Go away!

You think you could give me a minute?

Then I promise I will leave you alone.

Okay.

May I sit?

Listen.

I'm basically scared all the time.

I never really...

felt like I was worth much of anything

because, honestly, I was never cool

and I wasn't particularly smart.

I wasn't talented,
so I made most of my decisions

out of fear which turned out
to be a complete disaster.

Which is why I am determined
not to do that anymore.

But it's really, really tough

because I'm still afraid.

The thing is, I think that you
are such an incredible person.

You are a beautiful and talented artist

and I see so much of your mother in you.

And I really wanted to get
to know you better

and I guess that's probably
why I've been

going about this all wrong

because I'm just scared, Daphne.

I'm scared that I'm gonna
screw it all up

and let everybody down.

Jake and Deacon and you.

Me?

Yes, of course, you.

Do you have any idea how much
that man downstairs loves you?

You're his entire world

and I feel like
I'm sort of messing that up

for you guys, you know?

It's just really hard.

Of course, it is.

Which is why you need to hear this part.

This was the part that I was scared

to tell you the whole time.

But...

You need to know that I'm not trying

to replace your mother, okay?

I couldn't and I wouldn't.

And I'm not trying to take
your father from you either.

He has such a big heart,

probably bigger than
any man I've ever met.

And he has enough room
for you and Maddie

and me and your mother.

Forever, your mother.

Which is a little daunting.

But I'm trying to handle it.

The thing is, what I want...

and I really, really want it...

is just to be your friend...

if such a thing is possible.

[CHUCKLES]

I'm sorry.

For what?

I'm the troublemaker here.

[CHUCKLES]

How's it going here?

Why is it every time I try
to do something good or right,

it blows up in my face?

Happens to the best of us.

Dell, I did not mean
to make things worse.

I truly didn't.

Walk with me.

There's a verse by Leonard Cohen
that I've always loved.

You know, one where he talks about

ringing the bells that still can ring?

Yeah.

Well, the point is, no one is perfect.

Everyone is cracked.

But it's the cracks that let
our light shine through.

So beautiful.

[GUITAR PLAYING, SINGING]

You hear that?

♪ Wasting time ♪

♪ 'Cause I caught a fever ♪

♪ I'm headin' towards the water ♪

♪ Listen to the voice inside ♪

♪ No more ♪

♪ Wasting time ♪