04x07 - Stay

[bunniefuu]

- Did you just call me your girlfriend?
- Yeah.

ROME: Previously on
"A Million Little Things"...

Hey, Darce. What's new?

I got a call from Dr. Reeves at MMI.

A slot opened up for the next semester,

and they want me to audition.

Soph!

I've never even kissed a woman before.

Now you have.

Bye, Katherine.

I'll come to the set.

Dad, you don't really want to do that.

I do, and I will.

Maybe he got lost.

He's not coming.

Are you Rome Howard?

- Yes, I am.
- You've been served.

I know a ton of entertainment lawyers.

- Thanks.
- Look at that.

We were supposed to meet.

Does he know I was in prison?

I'm sorry, but I can't
work here anymore.

Maggie, I'm calling
about some of your mail.

You may have a stalker.

I'm just saying, get it looked at.

You know, maybe it's an ingrown toenail.

Maybe it's a fungus.

Either way, self-care is important.

Okay. Love you, too.

Who's that? Your dad?

Ah, the head of Bruins security.

You seem close.

We are.

You know, I told him all
about what's going on with you,

and he had a lot of good tips.

Which would be necessary if I were

a future Hall of Famer,
but [CLICKS TONGUE]

despite my body type, I fear
I've missed my window.

Maggie, this is serious.
You have a stalker.

It's just a few letters that
they sent to the station,

and I haven't even seen them yet.

Look, I've had my
share of obsessed fans.

Brag much?

% of the time, it's nothing,

but then there's that %
that break into your house

and hide in your closet

and don't go away until
you call the police.

God, that happened?

My rookie year.

Okay, I hear you,

but I am not going to change
my whole life because of this.

That is exactly what
whoever sent these letters

is hoping for.

- [KNOCK ON DOOR]
- [GASPS]

GARY: Open up, Bloom.

I know you're in there. Open this door.

Ugh.

That Asian breakfast truck
we love is back in business!

A little tax evasion's not
gonna keep me from my bao buns.

Nice shirt. It's good to see that

dating me had a lasting effect.

- Oh, my God. Are you... Is that...
- Um, yeah.

- Gary, this is Camden.
- Number .

Highest-scoring forward
of the last decade.

Played in consecutive games.

The only player that had
his own dedicated camera,

the "Lam Cam,"

which I have proudly
appeared in the background of

at least twice, that I know of.

Thrilled to meet you.

Heard a lot about you.

[LAUGHS] I didn't...

I didn't realize you two were...

I'll let you guys catch up.

Um, but if you are getting those buns,

extra hot sauce on mine.

Come on.

- Extra hot sauce!
- Thanks, bud.

[DOOR CLOSES]

We've been keeping it pretty low-key.

I've been trying to
find a way to tell you.

Um, I may have a few items that I, uh...

wouldn't mind having
personally autographed

by the man that you are having sex with.

Doesn't have to be during.

Could be during our breakfast.

Are we having breakfast?

The man asked for extra hot sauce.

I'm... I'm merely
accepting his invitation.

- You could join, of course.
- Thank you.

That's the first time
I've ever been invited

to breakfast in my own apartment.

First for everything.

I'll be back with the buns.

I'll be back with the buns, Cam!

Synced & corrected by QueenMaddie
www.addic ed.com

- Thank you.
- Mm-hmm.

And thank you for being so nice to Gary.

I mean, I got a little carpal tunnel

from signing all of his
gear, but he seems great.

- Yeah.
- You guys were pretty serious, huh?

We were. Um...

I should awkwardly get
this out of the way...

He proposed.

Oh. Wow. Yeah.

I said no.

We're better as friends.

I guess I should let you know

I've been proposed to a bunch, too.

- Mm-hmm.
- Yeah.

Only instead of a ring, it's usually
a room key, so, you know.

[CHUCKLES]

I wish I wasn't leaving
for this away game.

I'm gonna be worried about
you the whole time I'm gone.

Maybe I could fake an injury.

Hey, remember what I said
about not changing our lives?

I am good.

I will see you when you
get back from the 'Ville.

That's what
the Nashville locals call it.

- Ahh.
- I'm pretty sure.

Don't worry. I'll be fine.

- Yeah.
- Okay, bye.

Bye.

- So you're saying my defense...
- You know who it's going to!

Everything's on the line.

Ahh!

Oh, come on, come on.

Bring it in.

- I'm here.
- He gonna throw the back on me.

Me.

Hey... aww.

Alright, I'm done.

You did so good.

Man, it's hilarious that
Maggie is sleeping with

literally the only man on the planet

that you would also like to sleep with.

Well, he is very good with a stick.

Ha ha ha. Go ahead.
Get it out of your systems.

Come on, bro. Do not pretend
it isn't driving you crazy.

Of course it drives me crazy.

I want Maggie to be happy.

I don't need her to be that happy.

She was just so cool about Darcy.

Now I have to be cool about Cam.

Hey, at least one of us is
getting back in the game.

Good for Maggie, huh?

What's your excuse, Ed?

You're a rideshare driver.

I mean, women are literally
paying you to pick them up.

Well, clearly, someone hasn't read

the Movn employee handbook,

or they'd know that's very frowned upon.

Anyway, I still wouldn't know

how to ask a woman on a date
with this accessory.

Just do what you've
always done, alright,

and just ask questions,
flash those baby blues,

and tell them how many MTV Music Awards

you've been nominated for.

And conveniently leave out
how many you didn't win.

[CHUCKLES] Yeah, that part.

I-I got to call Gina.

She's gonna flip when I
tell her about Cam Lam.

Yeah, yeah, yeah.
Let's tell her together.

Yeah.

- _
- Oh.

She must be slammed.

This movie she's working
on better be Oscar-worthy.

How did she, uh, take the whole
you-getting-served thing?

You know, I haven't had
a chance to tell her yet.

Speaking of which, I should
probably get out of here.

I have a meeting with
my agent about all that.

You gonna be okay?

Sure.

This one hurts slightly less than

seeing my other ex-girlfriend
five months pregnant

with the baby that was
supposed to be mine.

Yeah, that happened.
Anyone want my autograph?

Later, gents.

♪♪

Oh, come on, Valerie, answer me.

I'm telling you, Phil. Best
holes in South Florida.

And they'll give you a fancy golf cart

if you tell them Ronald sent you.

I will, thanks.

Hey, Gigi. There you are.

You didn't answer any of my calls.

Hey, did you meet Phil?

Great guy. Did you know
that he was a Marine?

Yeah, I'm glad you got
to spend time together,

but I don't have time to talk.

I have people to feed in an hour,

and the set tour I offered you
had a same-day expiration date.

Well, where's your partner?

I thought you said you were working

with a friend from Boston?

Yeah, she, uh, just...

Um, I'm just a little
short-staffed today, Dad,

but, um, maybe Phil
will give you a tour.

That's not why I'm here.

- I came to see...
- SAMANTHA: Hey, Gina?

Daniel got the hospital
scene in a one-er,

so we're moving crew
meal up a half-hour.

Not a problem.

Great. Thanks.

Okay.

Yeah. I got to get this going and...

What... What are you doing?

You tell me, Chef. You want me
slicing or chopping?

- Chop.
- Boom.

So, I went shopping. Does, uh...

Does this scream
"desperate first-timer"?

No, but it does scream
"ventriloquist doll."

Okay, what if I show
up wearing something,

you know, too buttoned-up,

and Heather's, like,
in a cool moto jacket?

I've pictured you
leaning into moto style

ever since that glorious moment

you shared your new, fun secret
that you're joining my team.

Oh, you mean the moment
that you screamed so loud,

the janitor called ?

It's good to know he's
reliable in a crisis.

This last year has just
been all about the divorce

and Eddie's rehab.

I don't even know what to talk about.

Well, for starters, none of that.

This is a first date, not confession.

[SIGHS] I wish I didn't
have to do all this.

I mean, with Shanice...

I can't believe you two kissed.

I mean, the thought of it alone,

it's almost enough to turn
me into a straight man.

Okay, with her, everything
happened organically.

- Ah.
- You know, maybe...

Maybe I'm not ready. I should push it.

If you push it, you're
gonna miss the window.

What... What window?

The window to get out of the DMs.

This is your first pancake...

The one that's never cooked correctly,

but prepares the griddle for the others,

and you're gonna eat that pancake,

all while wearing this.

Simple and sexy. Boom.

I love it.

♪ The gray sky's over ♪

♪ It's turning all to blue ♪

♪ And finally I've made it home to you ♪

Why'd you stop? You sounded great.

No, something's off.

I think it's the B string.

I'll get you a new set
and re-string it later.

No, it's not the string, it's the song.

It sucks.

The song I auditioned with
last time was about my dad,

so every time I played it,

I felt like I was connecting with him.

But now that song's all
tainted by the Peter stuff,

and this new one is just mediocre.

Hey, I made a lot of
money touring on mediocre.

Yeah, well, the judges at MMI

are gonna laugh me out of the audition.

And no offense, but you liking
it doesn't make me feel better,

'cause you're just
happy I'm playing again.

Alright.

I get that it would mean more
coming from a perfect stranger

who doesn't have the same impeccable ear

or amazing head of natural hair as me.

Maybe you should try it
out at an open mic, huh?

You haven't played in
front of a crowd in a while.

Gilmore's Bar does one tonight.

- There's no way. No.
- Come on.

I'll even go get you a new
set of strings before the show.

Huh?

You play a gig, you get clarity,

and a new set of strings?

You're not gonna find
a better deal anywhere.

[CHUCKLES]

Okay. Tonight it is.

And you know you put too much
stock in your hair, right?

Impossible.

[LAUGHS]

Wow.

I don't know what I
imagined these would be like,

but it wasn't this.

The writing's just, like,
stream of consciousness.

This one talks about how
you changed their whole life,

and... and this part
goes on and on about

how you cured their reoccurring
nightmares about drowning.

Is it someone I spoke to on the air?

Did I ever talk about nightmares?

Um, I'll start going
through the old transcripts.

Maggie, there's a man here to see you.

He says you're expecting him?

I'm Dr. Bloom. Can I help you?

I know who you are.

I'm a huge fan.

[QUIETLY] I'm calling security.

I am security.

Cam didn't tell you I was coming?

I'm your new bodyguard.

♪♪

[SIGHS]

[ENGINE STARTS]

[ENGINE STARTS]

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa! Hey!

Dude, you almost hit me.

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

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

Look, you... you go ahead and I'll wait.

No, please. You're...
You're... You're further out.

- You go.
- No, I really...

I can't risk scratching
your beautiful... minivan.

You know, I can hear
the disdain in your voice

when you say the word "minivan,"
and I want you to know,

as a representative of
minivan drivers everywhere,

we are offended by your judgment.

No, who doesn't love minivans?

They can fit so many things.

That's the best you could do, huh?

[BOTH LAUGH]

I tried. I swear. I...

Okay. I'm sorry for being curt.

I am actually not Curt.

[LAUGHS]

I'm, uh... I'm... I'm Eddie.

Wow.

Well, Eddie, I'm... I'm Anna.

It's nice to run into you.

But it's still my film.

It's mine and Tyrell's.

JOEL: No, it's not.

They paid you a lot of
money and now they own it,

along with all the dish
soap and light bulbs

and half the railroads
on the continent of Asia.

This corporation has deep pockets,

and they will make you pay.

And not because they need the money,

because they want to scare anyone else

from pulling a stunt like this.

If you could just see
how it's affecting people.

I want you to keep making
films that affect people.

You sold your movie!

Take that as a win and
start looking at what's next,

before you get branded as "difficult."

Who's saying I'm difficult?

No one. Yet.

I got to jump. Let me
know what you want to do.

[SIGHS]

[LINE RINGS]

This is Regina Howard. Leave a message.

Hey, it's me.

If you get a minute, it'd
be nice to hear your voice.

Love you.

♪♪

[PAPERS RUSTLE]

♪♪

_

Okay, lunch is in five minutes.

What's left to do? Everything? Great.

Remember when you were a kid?

You used to always want to
help your mom cook dinner.

I should have guessed
you'd be a chef then.

You know, I don't remember you

getting home for dinner
much in those days.

Dad, the sauce.

You were so small, there
wasn't much you could do,

and then your mother
got that salad spinner.

You used to love that thing.

Did you grate that cheese?

Yup.

I got you. Right here.

In fact, I think she
let you use it as a toy,

most of the time.

- Remember that?
- Yes, I remember, okay?

And I remember after you
left, Mom got so depressed

that she didn't want
to cook dinner anymore,

so I had to cook dinner
for the both of us,

or we'd just end up having

frozen mac and cheese every night,

so trust me, I remember.

♪♪

[SIGHS]

Okay, I'm...

Like, I appreciate your help, Dad, I do,

but I-I don't have time for
a father-daughter session right now.

I made time for that yesterday,

and you couldn't bother to show up,

so I think it's better
that you maybe just go home.

Okay?

Yeah, well, I can't do that.

Why not?

Angie kicked me out.

[INDISTINCT CHATTER APPROACHING]

♪♪

Um...

Hi, yeah. What can I get you?

No, Cam, I...

Well, I cannot believe you
hired him without asking me.

CAMERON: I left you a message.

I thought you'd be really happy.

You know, we use these
guys all the time.

I told you, I just want to live my life.

Which is exactly what a guy
like Bulldog allows you to do.

Well, I sent Bulldog home.

Maggie...

Hey, need you on the ice.

Yeah. Hey, I gotta go. Um...

But I want you to stay
at my place tonight.

I got a doorman.

I am staying at my own place, okay?

Have a good game, and when you get home,

we will talk about how
you are my boyfriend

and not my babysitter.

[SIGHS]

RUSS: You picked up a woman
at the music store?

Look at me. I'm beaming
like a proud papa.

Alright. Don't get too excited.

It's just one date, you know?

Now, was it the butt
chin that sealed the deal?

I prefer "cleft."

But it was your classic
meet-cute, you know?

We almost hit each other.

Oh, that's how you meet all your women.

[LAUGHS] And I just
went for it, you know?

She's coming to Sophie's
open mic tonight,

but, um...

I met her while I was in the car.

She didn't see your chair.

I just felt like the old me

for the first time in so long, you know?

I didn't want to ruin it.

But obviously, she's gonna find out.

Should I call her to tell her?

Depends.

I mean, do you want to fill her in on

all the parts of your
life that aren't typical?

That you're a single dad?

That you sweat more
than the average person

after a shockingly small
amount of physical exertion?

Why don't you also text
her your credit score,

just to be safe?

She liked you for you,

and if the chair changes that,

it is her loss, not yours.

♪♪

So then my nephew... who,
might I remind you, is ...

Says, "I'm not mad, Aunt 'Headew.'

I'm just disappointed in you."

[LAUGHS]

I have a -year-old that
can level me with a glance,

so trust me, I understand.

[BOTH CHUCKLE]

I've got to say, I'm
having such a great time.

Me too.

This is my first date since my...

This is, um, my first
date with a woman...

to be honest.

Well, full disclosure...

it's definitely not mine.

[LAUGHS]

Well, I'm usually, uh,
kind of awkward, obviously,

and I'm pretty old for
this to be my first date,

again, obviously...

You're doing great.

Um... do you want to
split an order of guac?

It says they put in pomegranate.

I'm... I'm curious.

Clearly.

[CHUCKLES]

Um, yeah, you know what?

You put the order in, and I'm
gonna go to the restroom, okay?

[CELLPHONE WHOOSHES]

_

_

- Here you go. Enjoy.
- Thank you.

That was the last one.

[SIGHS]

Why didn't you tell me you and
Angie were having a tough time?

'Cause I didn't know.

I got home from having lunch with you,

and, uh, I found her
packing up my stuff.

That's why you didn't show up yesterday.

Yeah. I got plenty of places to stay.

I just... I felt like
I owed you an explanation.

Look, I know I made mistakes

when I was married to your mother,

but I thought I was
doing better with Angie.

I was there.

And I provided.

Why wasn't that enough?

Do you really want my opinion?

Yeah.

Of course I do.

Sometimes it feels like
you're more interested

in the strangers you meet
than your own family.

What are you talking about?

Well, um...

When you turn your light on someone,

it's the best feeling in the world.

It's like you're basking in the sun.

[CHUCKLES]

But when that light goes away,

it can feel...

really cold.

Nothing is more important
to me than my family.

Maybe I didn't always
show that the right way,

but that doesn't make it any less true.

I always provided everything you needed.

Sometimes connection is more
important than footing the bill.

So, if I show my movie again,

- I could lose everything.
- Mm-hmm.

But letting them win feels wrong.

I don't... I don't...
I don't know what to do.

I do.

Let me make this call.

To quote this incredible
filmmaker I know

who interviewed a bunch
of amazing people

taking all kinds of risks,

trying to make things better...

"Things can change."

Make the call.

Okay.

Hey, yes.

This is Cassandra Thomas calling.

Yes.

Tell her I'm calling on behalf
of my new client, Rome Howard.

New client?

Am I gonna have to pay you for this?

- We'll discuss that later.
- Alright.

Hey, Veronica!

I just wanted to let you know

that I'm gonna be putting
out a press release

about how you're silencing
a Black filmmaker

trying to showcase his documentary

on Black Lives Matter.

We both know this would be
a PR nightmare for Paragon Plus.

But given our history,

I wanted to offer you
the opportunity to make this right.

Thank you for bringing him over.

Love a free dog-sitter.
What's the occasion?

Oh, I just missed my fierce,
vicious, -pound friend.

- And Colin.
- And Colin.

Nice.

What do we have here?

[CHUCKLES]

What, are you playing
a real-life game of "Clue"?

I accuse Dr. Bloom,

in the kitchen, with the baseball bat.

Yeah. I wish it was a game.

Alright, seriously, what's going on?

You want anything else?

Your friend already picked up the tab.

Oh. She did?

Yeah. Um, on her way out.

She didn't tell you?

Uh, no, she... she didn't.

She's... She's really busy.

You know, this happens all the time.

Yeah. Thanks.

I'm no expert, but this
seems officially creepy.

Yeah.

And this person knows where I live,

so Cam was right to be
taking it more seriously.

He still shouldn't have hired
a bodyguard without talking to me.

No. I get it.

He infantilized you,

made a unilateral decision
without your buy-in.

Excuse me? "Infantilized"?

Who are you?

I started seeing someone.

Oh. That's great.

She's a therapist.

Well, look who has a type.

No, I am paying for therapy.

I mean, am I in love with her? Yes.

I... I believe she feels the same way.

[CHUCKLES]

She also says I use humor to deflect

during scary emotional situations.

Well, I could've told you that for free.

But now Dr. Jessica gets a new kitchen.

Well, I'm very happy for her and you.

And that was all very insightful.

[SIGHS]

I just... I think that maybe...

you're bringing some of
our baggage into this.

I used to take care of you,

even when you didn't want me to.

But you gotta give Cam
a fresh set of strikes because...

And this will be hard to believe,

based on our similar physiques...

He's not me.

I think Dr. Jessica deserves a raise.

Thank you for, uh, pushing me to go

after everything that
happened with Sophie.

I kept putting it off, and...

And then I ran into Darcy.

Ugh, the ex run-in,
that must've been tough.

Especially since she's
five months pregnant

with Stephen's baby.

[CLEARS THROAT]

What?

You're not the only one with updates.

CARTER: I cannot believe
she pulled a "flush and rush."

[SIGHS]

What did I do wrong?

Do you think she didn't like

that it was my first date with a woman?

You did nothing wrong.

You got onstage for
the first time tonight.

That's a win!

You also, luckily, don't
have the raging hormones

I had back when I was and
had to figure all this out.

I can't imagine going
through this and puberty.

Mm. Just the amount of
Drakkar Noir alone...

be very grateful.

Was that when you had
your first pancake?

Mm. Yep.

Nate Perkins.

He was the only other
closeted kid in my school.

We used to sneak away
sometimes and make out.

But I didn't really like him.

The whole time I was imagining
kissing Shep Hartwood,

who unfortunately was
straight as an arrow.

I was just kind of
using Nate as a tester.

Oh, no. I'm getting nervous for Nate.

Well, one day after school

Janelle Spellman caught us kissing

and, just like that, everyone knew.

Which was fine for me, I mean,
least shocking twist ever.

But for Nate, it sent him
so far back in the closet,

I'm not sure he ever came out.

[SIGHS]

There was this girl in my high school.

Greta Strobe.

We were best friends,

but I didn't know she was gay.

And when I found out, I didn't...

I didn't know what to say.

I just felt so awkward.

I did not handle that right.

♪♪

So I guess if anyone deserves
a flush and rush, it's me.

Here's to the Nate Perkinses
and the Greta Strobes.

Let's hope it got easier for them.

And here's to going
through this as adults,

with much more alcohol.

And much less Drakkar Noir.

[BOTH CHUCKLE]

♪ Hey, hey, hey ♪

♪ I'm the one in your world ♪

♪ I'm your favorite girl ♪

♪ And in the end you'll
come running back to me ♪

Wow, weren't they great?

Yeah, very cool sound.

Yeah, well, I'll be
sure to let Morgan know.

The lead singer.

We swapped numbers, no big deal.

Oh, look at you, making friends, huh?

Yeah, I just thought it might
be nice to hang out with people

I didn't meet through
my mom for a change.

Alright, you've checked the door
for your date like seven times.

Aren't I supposed to be the
one with pre-show jitters?

Look, don't be nervous.

You put whatever you're
feeling into the performance.

You'll find it.

[INDISTINCT CONVERSATIONS]

How dare you lie about my husband

when he's in a coma and
can't even defend himself?

Anna!

Hey.

Hey!

Anna!

I'm guessing this was
a bit of a surprise for you.

Uh, that's putting it mildly.

Okay, I'm a wheelchair user

but I am still the same guy
you agreed to meet up with.

What? That has nothing to do with this.

Look... I didn't realize
that you knew Sophie.

How do you know Sophie?

I'm Anna.

Anna Benoit.

SOPHIE: Peter's wife.

Have a nice date.

Soph?

[SIGHS]

Hey.

Sorry for storming off earlier.

I just couldn't with all the...

Hi.

You brought her here?

She will leave if that's what you want,

but I really think you
should hear her out.

So, yelling at me in
public wasn't enough?

You want to do it in my own home, too?

You know what? You have absolutely

every right to hate me, Sophie. You do.

And that night that I
ran into you at the store,

I listened to your podcast.

The whole thing. And thank God I did.

I left Peter

as soon as he got home
from the hospital.

[SIGHS]

And I'm so sorry

that I said those horrible things to you

[VOICE BREAKING] but I need you to know,

for whatever it's worth, that...

I do believe you.

Every word.

I do.

Thank you.

I'm sure it hasn't been
easy on you, either.

[SIGHS]

I don't know how you got through it.

I mean, I can't stand the...

The looks and the whispers.

I know what you mean.

And I'm...

trying to move on,

but somehow Peter's taking
even that away from me.

He just takes and he takes.

And the taking never ends.

I'm sorry, there's
something I have to do.

Of course.

Thank you. For coming here.

I'm just sorry I didn't come sooner.

[CELLPHONE VIBRATING]

Joel.

Hey. I'm guessing an after-hours call

means you've got an update.

I don't know what you did,

but Paragon Plus is
giving you your movie back.

Really?

You can show it wherever you want,

but you have to return their money.

Ah. Well, I-I guess that's only fair.

But we'll just sell it somewhere else,

somewhere they'll actually
champion it, right?

Listen, Rome.

You know I love you,

but I've been talking to the team,

and we're a little
client-heavy right now.

We're gonna have to part ways.

Seriously?

What, because I fought for my film?

No, no, no. We're just downsizing.

I get it.

So your relationship with Paragon Plus

is more important than
your relationship with me.

My hands are tied here, Rome.

But I'll always be a fan.

[LINE DISCONNECTS]

[SIGHS]

Thanks again for your help today, Dad.

I couldn't have done it without you.

You are welcome.

I'm so glad I got to see you in action.

- Ah.
- I'm so proud of you, Gigi.

PHIL: Hey, Ronald,

what was the name of
that golf course again?

You know what, Phil? I'mma
catch you on the way out,

my brother, okay,
'cause I'm spending time

with my lovely daughter right now.

Cool. All good.

Dad, go home.

Shine that light on Angie.

Make sure she knows how
important she is to you.

I will.

I see why you and Rome are so solid.

He's a lucky, lucky guy.

Yeah.

- Bye.
- Bye.

[SIGHS]

_

Hey.

Oh, hey.

I got your sugar rush right here.

Oh, you're a lifesaver.
I can't live without this cake!

Oh, I'll give you
the recipe for when we wrap.

Didn't you hear?

We just got extended another two weeks.

Daniel wants to re-sh**t
the car sequence.

You know, on the plus
side, more cake for me.

Oh...

[SIGHS]

♪♪

Well, thank you for bringing me here.

That has been weighing
on me for six months.

Hey, I am just happy that you
two had the chance to talk.

Running into you today... [SIGHS]

it almost feels like...

Fated.

Yeah.

Listen, it's just, with
Sophie and everything,

I just think that this would be too...

- Complicated.
- Yeah.

Okay.

[CLEARS THROAT]

But, just to be clear,

I did know that you
were in a wheelchair.

I'd seen you in the store.

A few times, actually.

I work there.

And I always thought
you were really cute.

Night.

[DOOR CLOSES]

[DRILL WHIRS]

And, uh, we're absolutely
sure that the baby isn't yours?

Come on, you know me, I'm a numbers guy.

I've done the math five different ways.

Unless my sperm can travel
through time, it's not mine.

Gary, I'm so sorry. That's...

Everything I wanted?

Yup.

I don't get to feel bad about this.

This was my fault.

You get to feel your feelings,

no matter what they are.

I'm just... I'm glad
you're talking about it.

Well, that's, uh... That's everything.

I should roll.

Right. Yeah.

♪♪

- [DOOR OPENS]
- [SIGHS]

Gary?

Please stay.

Mm.

Mnh-mnh.

Old habits die hard.

Once again you have
hogged all the sheets.

Ooh.

- [KNOCK ON DOOR]
- [EXHALES SHARPLY]

[SIGHS]

Do you want me to...

No, I got it.

[SIGHS, SNIFFS]

[DOOR UNLATCHES]

- Hey.
- Hi.

Oh, wow!

So, this is your vicious guard dog, huh?

Hi. [LAUGHTER]

Yes, but he's trained to
only att*ck soccer players.

What the hell are you doing here?

What?

Uh, I-I thought... I thought she...

He's kidding.

I texted him last night.

Sorry. Couldn't resist.

- Ugh.
- Pretty convincing, though, right?

Former theater geek.

Okay, Tevye, calm down.

[LAUGHTER]

Hey. I'm really sorry.

I should've asked you
before I hired Bulldog.

It's okay. I'm sorry, too.

I overreacted.

I have a real resistance
to being coddled.

I mean protected.

- I'm working on it.
- It's okay.

Yeah. I think our...
Our work here is done.

_

[LINE RINGS]

Hi, is this Dr. Reeves' office?

Hi. This is Sophie Dixon,
just calling her back.

I wanted to let her know that
I'm ready for my audition.

[CELLPHONE VIBRATES]

_

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_

_

[CHUCKLES]

["A KISS TO BUILD A DREAM ON" PLAYS]

♪ Give me a kiss to build a dream on ♪

- ♪ And my imagination ♪
- REGINA: Hi.

♪ Will thrive upon that kiss ♪

Hi.

♪ Sweetheart ♪

I-I thought production didn't
wrap for a few more days.

It doesn't.

I got another caterer
to finish up for me.

[CHUCKLES] It just felt like

I'd been away long enough, you know?

♪ Give me a kiss before you leave me ♪

Is... Is that okay?

That's more than okay.

♪ Leave me one thing before we part ♪

♪ A kiss to build a dream on ♪

♪ And when I'm alone with my fancies ♪

♪ I'll be with you ♪

So, turns out they don't
call it "The 'Ville."

Oh, no?

- No.
- That's so weird.

Are you sure you used it
on the locals enough times?

Uh, just to be clear,

Colin was the only one
in bed with you, right?

Well, Gary does shed
almost the same amount.

But yes.

Thank you for being so
cool with him staying here.

No. I was glad for it.

Although I'll admit,
I was a little jealous.

You know, I get being
friends with your ex, but...

Trust me, you have
nothing to worry about.

Good.

♪ What you alone can give ♪

♪ A kiss to build a dream on ♪

Ooh. Hold that thought.

- It's Claudia.
- Okay.

Hey, what's up?

CLAUDIA: So, I finished going
through all the old transcripts,

and you never talked about
nightmares on the air.

But in one of the letters,
they called you "Margaret."

Have you ever gone by Margaret?

Um, not really, not since
right after grad school.

I was trying a thing to
make me sound more grown-up.

Actually, uh, let me call you back.

Hey.

You okay? You look freaked.

What?

Oh, my God.

Um, I think I know who's
been sending me these letters.

You do?

It's not a listener.

It's a-a former client of mine.

Well, that's good.

I mean, not "good" good,

but good in the sense that we can now

tell the police who it is.

No, we can't.

Why not?

Because...

he d*ed three years ago.