04x12 - Little White Lies

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I got in.

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Previously on
"A Million Little Things"...

I had feelings for you.

I just didn't realize it at the time.

I think I was too scared.

It's the perfect night.
I mean, I even managed

to get out of having to talk to Gary.

[BOTH LAUGH]

- There you are.
- Hmm.

REGINA: I had lunch with my dad.

Uh-oh. How'd the Ron show go?

[SIGHS]

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

You have nothing to worry about.

Oof.

You okay?

Mom?!

Katherine?

I shouldn't have kissed
you in the elevator.

I should have waited
until I broke up with Cam,

which I just did.

[LAUGHS]

Oh!

I think I'm ready to tap out.

Oh, no, no, no, Bloom,
I've done the math.

We need to have sex times a day,

through next Labor Day.

Then it's like we never broke up.

After that, we do a modest
three times a day

like an old married couple.

[LAUGHS] What I'm hearing

is that we're going to
be an old married couple.

We are.

And I look forward to our
matching-outfits phase.

Is that before or after
our cruise-ship phase?

Concurrent.

Matching sailor outfits
on the open seas.

Oh, please stop eating those.

They're from Cam.

He just keeps sending
chocolate and flowers.

It's like a never-ending
Valentine's Day gift.

I think he's...

hoping we'll get back together.

Either that or he's
fattening you up for the k*ll.

Which I pretty much
deserve, since I lied to him.

[SIGHS] Eh, you didn't lie, exactly.

I mean, I didn't tell
him the whole truth.

I didn't tell him about us.

Then I think you're in the
"little white lie" zone.

And as someone who's
been on the other end

of a difficult breakup with you,

trust me when I say you did him a favor.

Have you ever thought about
teaching an ethics class?

'Cause you're a regular Thomas Aquinas.

[BOTH CHUCKLE]

[DOORBELL RINGS]

That's probably another
flower delivery from Cam.

[SIGHS]

I have to tell him the truth.

[SIGHS]

Do you, though?

Will him knowing about us
really make him feel better?

Or will it make him hurt more?

Or will it make me hurt more

because he's gonna want to kick my ass?

I know I look strong,
but I'm very, very weak.

It's an optical illusion.

Sophie.

I heard about what happened.

I'm so sorry about you and Cam.

Wait. How did you hear about it?

Uh, the whole world heard about it.

[CHUCKLES] I mean,
after last night's game,

he kinda lost it to a reporter.

Said he was dealing with a breakup.

[SIGHS]

Just know that I'm here for you.

Okay? Whatever you need.

But I thought Rocky Road
would be a good start.

- Uh...
- Please tell me

it's another delivery of these...

[SCOFFS] You know what?

It seems like you've got
all the company you need.

Sophie, hey! Please don't go!

Sophie!

REGINA: All right. Tell me
what you guys think of this.

Yeah.

Oh, hey! Take it easy there, champ.

Last thing you wanna do
is slip into a food coma,

fall asleep like a beached whale

at your big college interview.

Are you saying my sliders turn people

into comatose whales?

Nah, he's just trying to get me

to stop taste-testing
so he can eat mine, too.

Pretty smart kid here.

I think he's gonna ace
this college interview.

Ah.

Dad, I am sorry for booking a
catering gig during your visit.

I mean, you flew all the way up here...

You kidding me?

I am more than happy
to help you out today.

Just keep paying me
in these free samples.

I knew it was a good idea

to get you that Easy Bake Oven
when you were .

Oh, yeah. That's right, Ron.

I guess we got you to thank

for everything Gina's ever done.

Rome, you didn't wear
the Halo Band Dad got you

- on your run.
- Oh.

- I forgot.
- TYRELL: Come on, man!

Team Halo!

This thing is so cool.

Tracked my sleep last
night... Slept like a baby.

What'd I tell you?

Oh, well, I definitely didn't.

And that makes sense

if you look at my
tone-of-voice data,

which says I have been
sounding stressed lately.

Because I am stressed.

- Hey.
- Come on!

Gots to be quick, Ty.
You gotta be quick, baby.

Mmm, mmm.

Don't you have to get dressed
for your interview with Yale?

Yeah, I got two hours
before I need to leave.

Yeah, but I thought we were gonna do

that mock interview before you go.

Right.

Hey, kid, good luck today.

You're gonna do great.

Thanks. Uh...

Little nervous.

I wish my first interview
wasn't also my first choice.

Since when is Yale your first choice?

We talked about a
bunch of other schools.

Yeah, I know.

What about Hampton?

What about Howard?

Yeah, my mom shut that down.

She thought I was mispronouncing
"Harvard." [CHUCKLES]

[SIGHS]

And I didn't end up applying to either.

I know, I know. It's just...

my mom worked so hard

to stay in this country
for as long as she could

to make sure that I
got a good education,

and to her, that means a top- school.

What, you can't see me in a Yale hoodie?

Come on.

How about now?

Tyrell, I want you to at
least check out an HBCU.

Didn't you go to Emerson?

If their Black student
population is over %,

I will eat my future Yale hoodie.

And that's exactly why I was hoping

you'd at least apply to
a historically Black college.

Look, the application
deadlines have passed,

so I don't even know why
we're talking about this.

Maybe you could just help me prep

for the interview I dohave?

I want to help, man. I do.

Good.

Well, unless you're starting

your clingy college parent,
can't say goodbye thing now,

could you give me a minute?

Oh. Sure.

I always knew you and
Maggie were endgame.

Thank you.

Wish I could say your
sister felt the same.

Don't worry. She'll
come around eventually.

Either that, or you can go into

the witness protection program.

Ha! Not a bad idea.

Thanks to cancer, we already have

an impressive array of wigs.

[CHUCKLES] Okay.

Well, since your time might be limited,

I will make this quick.

Milo got his wisdom teeth
out, and we haven't been able

to talk or video chat in a few days.

Yeah.

I remember when I got mine out,

my whole face blew up like a chipmunk.

Can I send you a list of things

to put in a care package
to take to his house?

All over it, dude.

And can you write out the card for me?

Well, you're lucky.

I happen to have very
romantic handwriting.

Great.

I'll text you the list of stuff
and what I want on the card.

Just sign it, "Je t'aime, Danny."

Now, my French may be a little rusty,

but I do understand that.

Hmm? [CHUCKLES]

Thanks, Gary.

Au revoir, Dan Dixon.

Au revoir, mon ami.

Ah.

And just think,

when I graduate from medical school,

I'll get to wear scrubs,

which are basically just pajamas.

Med school?

I thought you wanted to be an astronaut.

That used to be the dream,

but after your trip to the hospital,

I've changed my mind.

Doctors are way cooler.

Theodore Saville, MD?

Hmm. I like it.

[CHUCKLES]

So, are you going into the office today?

Uh, no. Carter's got that covered.

I get to work from home.

It's one of the perks of
having your own law practice.

- Oh.
- Now, remember,

you have practice after school today.

Don't forget your cleats.
They're by the back door.

And I'll be right down
to walk you to the bus.

Okay?

Okay.

[CELLPHONE VIBRATES]

_

_

Foo Fighters, "Colour and Shape" tour.

First time I ever had
an all-access pass.

I watched the entire
show from the wings.

And when they finished their encore,

I saw this beauty come offstage,

just covered in sweat, still resonating.

So I asked if I could just hold it,

and he goes, "It's yours."

No way! Wait, Dave Grohl
gave you that guitar?

Dave Grohl's roadie gave me this guitar.

[LAUGHS] Wow.

Eddie, are you really sure
you want me to sell this?

'Cause it's gonna go fast.

It's not like I'm
gonna get back onstage.

Not a lot of guys doing
stadium tours in wheelchairs.

No, just Dave Grohl,

who was in a wheelchair for
half the "Sonic Highways" tour.

♪♪

And what, just 'cause
I played the violin,

I can't love the Foo Fighters?

Well, I am no Dave Grohl,
but you're right.

I'm gonna take a minute to say goodbye.

[GUITAR STRUMMING]

♪♪

Nice. That sounds sweet.

Thanks.

Hey, I know you, right?

Uh, you ever hear of the Red Ferns?

No.

Oh, wait! You're Sophie's
guitar teacher.

That's right!

We went to your gig the other night.

Small world.

Hey, would it be cool if
I put one of our fliers

on your board?

Yeah, go ahead.

Wow! Look at this.

You're going on tour?

colleges from here to Miami.

We're pretty psyched. [CHUCKLES]

My folks always wanted me to go to Duke.

It's costing them a lot less this way.

Thanks.

Yeah.

I take it she didn't tell you?

DANNY: Are you sure
you've got everything?

Dude, chillax. I got this.

Okay. But do you have the...

Yep. It's all here.

Got fudge, uh, yogurt tubes
in every available flavor,

and the coup de grace...

An ice tray with heart-shaped cubes,

so when he presses
it against his cheeks,

he thinks of you.

Awesome. Call me after.

I want you to tell me

exactly what his face looks like

when you give it to him.

Will do. Sit tight, Dan Dixon.

[CELLPHONE BEEPS]

Hey, it's Sophie. Leave it after the...

Hey, Soph, it's me, again.

I just really want to sit down
and talk about this morning.

Um, I understand if you need more time.

Take as much as you need.

Just know that I love you,
and I'm ready whenever you are.

[CELLPHONE BEEPS]

[SIGHS]

And while I'm not exactly
sure what my major's gonna be,

I'm really interested in
joining the Yale Film Alliance.

I'd love to connect with other students

that share my passion for
documentary filmmaking.

[DOOR OPENS, CLOSES]

Okay, great. You got
the basic answers down.

Now let's make sure we got
a few questions for them.

Okay. Um...

How does the university
foster relationships

between seniors and the alumni?

[CHUCKLES] No, y-you're
playing softball, okay?

What you should ask them is,

how many students of color
get hired upon graduation,

or ever?

Actually, Ty, in an interview,
you either want to be

interesting or interested,

and that question screamed interested,

and that's great.

What you need to ask them
is what reporting mechanisms

do they have in place
for incidents of racism?

Yeah, sure, and then, in the fall,

you can tell all your friends about it

at community college.

I'm just trying to work
with him here. Do you mind?

Of course.

Regina's waiting for me.

Okay, seriously, what's your problem?

What are the demographics
at your school?

You know this... It's mostly Black.

Exactly. You're used to
having a big community.

Yeah, but the real
world isn't like that,

and college is supposed
to prepare you for life.

All the more reason to
have four years at a school

that will help you
fortify that sense of self

before stepping into the real world.

You don't think I can handle Yale.

That's not what I'm saying.

That's exactly what you're saying.

You know what? It's
almost time for me to go.

I'll finish up on my own.

I mean, I'm happy to look
over your divorce papers,

but I don't think that
my professional advice

will really be of much service

in your custody battle for Patti LaFur.

Not with that attitude.

Ah, I love that cat.

Wait. What are... What are you doing?

Hiding our takeout containers?

Are you ashamed of how
much styrofoam we just used,

or... am I your dirty little secret?

[BOTH CHUCKLE]

Theo's just...

gone through so much change lately.

I need to find the right
time to tell him about us.

I totally understand.

Theo has to be your first priority.

You know, maybe I will
represent you and Patti LaFur.

[CHUCKLES]

May I see you in your
chambers, counselor?

You can use my billable
hours however you want.

[CHUCKLES] Ooh!

I can't believe I b*rned
an entire tray of meatballs.

I'm really gonna need you

to push the sliders with the guests.

Push them, not eat them.

Noted.

You can count on me.

Thanks, Dad.

I don't know how I'm
gonna keep doing this.

I was delusional

thinking Val and I could
handle this size job

out of our tiny kitchens.

Why don't you rent a professional space,

take the stress out of your home?

After two failed restaurants,

no bank is gonna give me a loan.

Can you get the plates?

How about the International Bank of Dad?

I'll give you the money.

I've tasted your food.

I've seen you work.

You are a great, great investment, Gigi.

That's really generous of you, Dad.

Yeah, let... let me
and Rome talk about it.

Well, we both know what
his answer's gonna be.

Dad.

He's still holding a grudge

because I gave away the
leftover cake after your wedding.

Yeah, well, we didn't have a slice

to thaw out for our anniversary.

Which is why I replaced
it with a three-tier cake

from the best bakery in Boston, huh?

Well, that's Rome's issue with you.

What is?

He feels that you show up
with your... your wallet

and... and not much else.

Why didn't you tell me this?

'Cause I-I didn't want
to give you another reason

to stay away.

Hi.

Hey.

Come on in. [SIGHS]

Wow. What's going on here?

Uh, well, we lost our rehearsal space.

And then I realized,
until the house sells,

I've got this.

Turns out the acoustics in
here are actually pretty good.

- What's up?
- I heard about your tour.

Yeah, I... was gonna tell you.

How's that gonna work
with your class schedule?

It's not. I told MMI I'm not going.

You mean until next semester?

No, I mean, at all.

I told them to give my
slot to someone else.

Are you kidding me? Soph...

that is everything we worked for.

I know, but it took me getting into MMI

to know that that's just
not the right path for me.

And this is? Hmm?

Going on tour with a garage
band you joined five minutes ago?

Why should I go to school for four years

to do something I
could just do right now?

So that when the touring stops,

you can actually get a job
or teach at a great school.

You can't do any of
that without college.

Yeah, says the guy who
didn't go to college.

Yeah, says the guy who's
driving a rideshare, Soph.

Does your mom know about this?

Oh, my mom?

Yeah, who's reliving her youth
on a permanent tour of France?

You know, why is it

that all of the adults in my life

get to do whatever the
hell that they want,

but somehow I'm the one who's
expected to be responsible?

[SCOFFS] You know, I-I
thought you, of all people,

would be excited for me,

but you obviously don't
think we're good enough.

I don't, because "good
enough" isn't enough.

To make it, you have to be great.

And even then, there's no guarantee.

[KNOCK ON DOOR, DOOR OPENS]

Hey, Sophie, we're here!

Well, you can say what you want,

but I'm going to bet on myself.

Hey, guys.

What's up?

Soph, please.

I just need you to rethink this.

And I need you to leave.

It's time for us to rehearse,

which you just made really clear

we need a whole lot more of.

Oh, my God. What did you tell Danny?

I panicked.

I told him I dropped off the basket

and never saw Milo.

Uh, quick question.

Is that still in the
"little white lie" zone?

'Cause it seems more
like a "big fat lie."

Oh, come on. This is different.

[SIGHS] Feels like the
same kind of awful to me.

Maybe. All I know is,

at some point, this is gonna blow up.

And instead of being the messenger

who breaks Danny's heart,

I can be the person who
helps him pick up the pieces.

[KNOCK ON DOOR]

Hold on. Someone's at the door.

[ELEVATOR BELL DINGS]

Cam. Hey.

Wait, Cam is there?

Uh... come in, dude, please.

CAM: We need to talk.

Okay.

I need you to help me get Maggie back.

[DOOR OPENS, CLOSES]

Hey, Rome.

Back already?

Yeah. Regina forgot the tiramisu.

[REFRIGERATOR DOOR CLOSES]

Figures.

You okay?

Look at this.

It's a website that breaks down

the diversity of the Ivy League.

Check out the stats for Yale.

Black students only make
up . % of the student body.

Tell me that's not ridiculous.

[SIGHS]

I feel like I overstepped earlier.

You know Tyrell way better than I do.

I'm sure you know what's best for him.

I do.

You're protective of him.

And Gina, too.

And as far as I'm concerned,

that is the most important quality

to have in a son-in-law.

But let me give you a little advice,

from one dad to another.

No matter where Tyrell ends up going,

just make sure you give
him a reason to come back.

You don't want to end up
my age, trying to make up

for too many decades of lost time.

Okay. Then what did she say?

[SCOFFS] She said, "I'm
gonna bet on myself."

We're not at the
blackjack tables in Vegas.

This is her life we're talking about.

Eddie. [SIGHS] That may be on me.

I'm the one who told
her to bet on herself.

She came to see me
when she got into MMI,

but she didn't know that I went there.

Maybe seeing how I parlayed my degree

into a super-impressive career in retail

gave her second thoughts.

She doesn't know what she's in for.

What's she gonna do at
: a.m. in Myrtle Beach

when the promoter stiffed the band,

they have no place to
stay, no money for gas?

But Sophie is not you.

And just because she's
going on the road,

it doesn't mean that she's
gonna hit all the same potholes.

I mean, I stayed in school,

but I also found my own
way of self-sabotaging

by listening to a guy...

who told me I wasn't good enough.

I may have said exactly that to Sophie.

[SIGHS] If I could
get her to see clearly,

you know, I think she'll realize

that we are perfect for each other.

[SIGHS] Gary, come on.

You're her best friend.

You know her better than anyone.

Is there anything I could
say or do to get her back?

[SIGHS] Look, all I know
is that you're Cam Lam,

the one and only.

No matter what happens,
you're gonna be okay.

[SIGHS]

You just gotta get back out there, man.

I'm sure there are plenty of...

I really want you to tell
me you got those yourself

from the chocolatier on Newbury Street.

Still or sparkling?

Uh, sparkling!

[DOOR OPENS]

Who are you?

I'm Greta.

Theo, what are you doing home?

You have soccer practice.

I feel sick, so I got on the early bus.

I didn't want to bother you

because I know you had work to do.

Are you the Greta from the phone call?

Yes, I am.

She came by for lunch,
but she was just leaving.

Hold on, T, I need a thermometer.

Greta, I'll call you later tonight?

[WHISPERING] Sorry.

Wait, don't go. Y-You should stay.

I know it sucks being
sick, but I have a hunch

your mom is the best nurse in town.

Yeah.

[DISTANT THUD]

Mom?!

KATHERINE: I'm okay!

Just knocked over the vacuum!

[SIGHS]

Hey, Theo, you know...

I am so glad it was you

at the other end of
the phone that night.

You handled it like a pro.

No, I didn't. Her head was bleeding.

If you hadn't been on the phone...

Oh, what are you talking about?

You did great.

You have natural instincts,
and you trusted them.

You really think so?

Absolutely.

Found it.

Greta, you're still here.

Yeah. I cannot find my car keys.

Do you mind, uh, helping me look?

Uh, yeah.

[SOPHIE SIGHS]

EDDIE: I knocked, but
you didn't hear me.

What do you want now?

To apologize for being an ass.

And...

to give you this.

[LAUGHS] Wait.

Isn't this the one you got
from Dave Grohl's roadie?

I took it on my first tour.

Now you'll take it on yours.

As long as you promise not to smash it.

[CHUCKLES]

I think I got a little confused

about whose life we were talking about.

You deserve to live your own.

You don't need my blessing
or anyone else's to do that.

Thank you.

[CLICKS TONGUE]

By the way,

you are great enough to make it.

Way better than I was at your age.

You really think so?

I do.

And I think about what
you have right now,

your whole life in front of you,

all the amazing songs
you've yet to write,

and now all the shows you're gonna play.

Makes me a little jealous.

[CHUCKLES]

[SIGHS]

What are you doing?

I'm not taking this with me

because you are not done with it.

Sophie, I'm not a rock star anymore.

You are still a rock star to me.

And when I get back, I
want to hear you play that.

Hey.

Have a great tour.

I will.

Be right up, T.

What's going on?

I don't think Theo's sick.

You think he's faking?

He likes school more than candy.

[CHUCKLES]

I think the other night,
when you passed out,

it was really scary for him.

Like, really scary.

I mean, he was talking about
you bleeding from your head

and not knowing what to do.

Oh, my God.

That's why he wants
to be an ER doctor...

To protect me.

Do you remember in fourth grade

when Crystal Myers pushed
you off the tire swing?

You landed on your wrist.

Oh, my God, yes. My wrist hurt so badly.

Yeah, but you didn't want
to make a big deal about it

because your sister
had that piano recital.

I couldn't be the reason the
entire family wasn't there.

You put on a brave face,

and it wasn't till later when your mom

noticed your wrist was swollen
to twice its normal size

that you went to the hospital.

You just wanted everyone to be okay,

no matter what that meant for you.

I'm not so sure that's a good thing.

He's doing it because he loves you.

You just have to talk to him about it.

I think Patti LaFur lucked
out having you as a mom.

[CHUCKLES] Katherine,
you're already on retainer.

No need to butter me up.

[SIGHS]

He knows.

[DOOR CLOSES]

I can't believe I didn't see it.

The trip to Albany,

Gary staying with you
that night with Colin.

[SIGHS] I'm so stupid.

No, you're not stupid.

Uh... I should've told
you the whole truth.

GARY: I'm gonna give you guys a minute.

You told me I had nothing
to worry about with him.

[SIGHS]

When I said that, it was true.

I don't get it.

How did this happen?

Little by little.

And...

then all of a sudden.

I-It was a surprise to me, too.

I-I should have been honest with you.

[LINE RINGING]

[SIGHS]

- DANNY: Hello?
- Hey, Danny.

You know I'm in France, right?

I know. I know it's late, but, uh...

Can you talk?

_

[DOOR OPENS, CLOSES]

Hey.

How'd it go?

Well, uh...

I asked a question you would've liked.

"What diversity initiatives
do you have on campus

to combat racial discrimination

at all levels of the institution?"

I believe I owe you an apology.

Uh, no, you don't.

No, actually, I do.

I need to tell you something.

[SIGHS]

Rome, what?

Between my sophomore and
junior year of high school,

my dad pulled some strings

with one of the owners of the Celtics

to get me into Sussex Prep.

That private school?

- I didn't know you went there.
- Yeah.

I don't like to talk about it much.

I got a great education.

It's just that, you know,
I had a horrible experience there.

It was tough being one of
only a couple Black students.

I guess you applying to these schools

kind of brought that back up for me.

I'm really sorry that
I let my own baggage

get in the way of your opportunity.

You didn't.

In fact, the guy said my essay

was the main reason I was
getting a look at Yale.

And I like my chances.

Cool as a cucumber.

I'm glad you're feeling better.

Me too.

But I don't know why they
say "cool as a cucumber."

I mean, isn't a cucumber
just always room temperature

unless it's in a fridge?

[CHUCKLES]

Uh, T, you know, Greta
said that she thought

maybe you were still thinking a lot

about what happened
to me the other night.

Is there anything you
want to talk to me about?

I don't know.

It's just...

what if I had been at Dad's that night?

You would've been all alone.

That's why you came
home early, isn't it?

So I wouldn't be by myself?

[SIGHS]

I'm gonna be okay.

You were really brave the other night.

You did all the right things,
even though you were scared.

Greta said I have good instincts.

[CHUCKLES] That is so true.

You know, if she's around
more, that's okay with me.

Yeah?

I like her. And you do, too, right?

Well, sure. She's, um...

She's been my friend, uh,

since before we were your
age, and that's a long...

But she's more than
a friend now, isn't she?

Is this because of my perfume?

I can just tell, Mom.

You seem... different.

You've been smiling a lot.

Okay. Well... you're right.

We are more than friends.

How do you feel about that?

I'm really glad someone's
looking out for you.

Me too.

How about I stay here
until you fall asleep?

- I'd like that.
- Okay.

Okay. Comfy?

Mm-hmm.

[DOOR CLOSES]

Thanks for your help today, Dad.

Uh-huh.

Hey, I'm sorry if I hurt your feelings

with what I said before.

I just wanted you to know
where Rome was coming from.

No, I get it.

Sometimes I do lead
with my bank account.

[CHUCKLES]

Yeah, about that offer...

You don't have to explain. It's okay.

I accept.

With one stipulation.

If I'm going to start this business,

I don't just want your money.

I want you.

You said yourself

you had some time
before your next project.

And today felt so good
having you there by my side

that if I'm really gonna do this again,

that's what I need from you most of all.

Well, that and your money. [CHUCKLES]

Nothing would make me happier
than us working together.

[LAUGHS]

[BOTH LAUGH]

Well, I had to watch
Danny's poor little heart

break in real time.

It was pretty brutal. [SIGHS]

I'm so sorry.

How'd you leave it with Cam?

[SIGHS] He just gave me a hug

and told me all he really
wants is for me to be happy.

Can I just say that
that guy is a damn saint?

He is.

You're sure about us, right?

You don't need to rethink

the whole you and me
being together again thing?

Because...

Cam is perfect.

Yeah, you're right. He is perfect.

[SIGHS]

But I'm not.

- And you're not.
- No.

Yet somehow, we are perfect together.

Yeah.

I guess we do deserve each other, then.

You know, when I told you

about what really happened with Peter,

you were the only person that knew

I wasn't capable of doing that to him.

You didn't even need to ask.

Because I know you.

Well, I know you.

And I love you.

And I missed you.

From now on, it's you
and me against the world.

We only need to have
sex more times today

to stay on track.

[BOTTLES CLINK]

[CHUCKLES SOFTLY]

[GRUNTS]

Oh, come on.

[DOOR CLOSES]

As thrilled as I am that
you two are back together,

could you get a room?

There's one just down the hall.

Ooh, what is this?

Are you, uh, serenading us tonight?

I think I'd rather
listen to you kiss again.

Yeah, I was trying to
give this bad boy to Sophie

for her tour.

She's leaving tonight.

[REGINA SIGHS]

Rome, what's going on?

You okay?

It's Tyrell's college essay.

It's about me.

"The word that has shifted
the most in meaning for me

is the word 'father.'

I once thought that it
was purely biological,

a matter of DNA...

A connection formed with
little choice or input.

But Rome Howard showed me
that I was completely wrong.

"Sometimes, someone chooses
to change your life forever."

ROME: "He supports me
emotionally when I'm happy,

when I'm sad, and..."

TYRELL: And when I'm all
the things in-between.

[WALKIE-TALKIE CRACKLES]

Love you, Mom.

[WALKIE-TALKIE CRACKLES]

I love you, T.

[LAMP SWITCH CLICKS]

He chooses to see me as
the best version of myself

and pushes me until I have no choice

but to believe it, too.

He showed me that even
on the hardest days,

I should keep fighting
because sorrow isn't permanent

and bad days end, no matter
how terrible they feel.

SECURITY GUARD: Hey, let's
go see if he's free right now.

Hey, Cam Lam.

This is my nephew, Logan.
Can he, uh, get a picture?

Only if I can be in it.

What's up, man? All right.

- Here we go.
- Thanks.

All right. Go B's on three.

, , .

And even though I know that
there are many more things

I'll learn from him,

the most important lesson thus far

has been that relationships
of all kinds are gifts

and have to be handled with care.

Eddie told me you were leaving on tour.

I didn't want you to leave
without saying goodbye.

How can you be with him?

After what he did,

after knowing what he's capable of?

I'm not gonna judge him

by the worst day he's ever had.

Yeah, well, that worst day showed me

he is capable of making
a split-second decision

that hurts me and everyone around him.

So I'm sorry, but I
don't trust Gary anymore,

and, honestly, I'm not sure I ever will.

When I tried to give up on myself,

Gary wouldn't let me.

He fought for me every second,

even when I lost the will
to fight for myself.

Someday, I hope you
find somebody like that,

a person...

you can't be without,

a person you can't stop loving.

And when that happens,

you'll understand why
I have to be with Gary.

Hey, Sophie. Sorry, but we gotta roll.

- It's getting late.
- Yeah.

Well, my mom was right about one thing.

It's time to get the hell out of here.

[ENGINE STARTS]

[SIGHS]

Fathers come in many forms,

and I'm sure the definition
will continue to expand,

- but for me...
- [KNOCK ON DOOR]

No matter what, I know
I can always lean on mine.

And he'll always be there for me.

[KNOCK ON DOOR]

[SIGHS]

Okay, okay.

[SNIFFS, SIGHS]

Dan Dixon.

What are you doing here?

I'm here to get Milo back.