04x03 - Almost Normal

[bunniefuu]

JUSTIN: Radius.
REBECCA: Mm-hm.

JUSTIN: Ulna.
REBECCA: Hmm.

[SMOOCHES]

Olecranon.

- Ha, ha, it's like dating a French guy.
- Bonjour.

It's Latin, and by the way,
we are way past dating.

Mm, that's why I'm going
wedding-dress shopping with Kitty today.

- With Kitty?
- Mm-hm.

Well, I helped her find her dress.

I figured we could be each other's good
luck charms in the dress department.

That's sweet.

- Can I tell you my fantasy?
- No, I won't be a slutty bride.

- Ha, ha.
- Ha, ha, damn it.

Well, maybe you can just buy a dress
that shows your humerus.

[REBECCA CHUCKLES]

JUSTIN: And your acromion.
- Mm.

And your, uh, uh, cheek.

Ha, ha, you don't know
the medical term for cheek?

You know what?
You are shattering a guy's confidence

on the first day of Gross Anatomy.

Come on. Nothing ever happens
on the first day anyways.

You get your textbooks and the syllabus.

Yeah, and apparently a lab partner.

It better not be a hot girl.

[BOTH CHUCKLE]

Let's hope it's not someone stupid
who doesn't know what he's doing.

Hmm, seems like you're getting
your confidence back.

- Mm.
- Now where were we, doctor?

- Doctor.
- Ha, ha.

I have a real good feeling
about this, Kitty.

Yeah, and whatever happens,
we're gonna deal with it.

Hey, guys, I'm sorry about the wait.

You know, you can go right ahead
and tell me...

I need to talk to you
about your CT scan.

Now, thankfully,
your bone marrow is clean.

But this bright area here

is an enlarged lymph node
in the hila of your lung.

There's another cluster in your bowel

and there's some more
in your retroperitoneum.

That's the area
behind your abdominal cavity.

- So... So it's spread.
- Yeah, unfortunately.

Which, um, puts it at stage three.

Look, I know that this sounds scary,

but compared to other cancers,
stage three lymphoma

can have a good outcome
with proper treatment.

- What is the proper treatment?
- Well, there are basically two options.

One, the standard of care, is R-CHOP,
that's a chemotherapy cocktail.

And what's the other option?

Well, there's a drug that was developed
in Europe called rapamycin.

A hospital in Boston is conducting
clinical trials and Kitty may be eligible.

But you have to go there for treatment
and it could last six months.

Now, they are showing
a somewhat better prognosis.

But the risks of complications
are also higher.

Um, heart damage,
it could jeopardize your immune system,

which would already be compromised
by the chemo.

I wish that there was a clear-cut choice.

But there are pros and cons to both.

I only do the standard regimen.

Because you think
it's a better treatment?

No, because she practices here
and the trial's in Boston.

You know what?
Why don't I give you the research?

Take it home, read it over

and then you can discuss your options.
Okay?

But, um, I have to stress, Kitty,

that the sooner you make a decision,
the better.

Okay.

Okay.

Thank you.

Travis, I don't care that you work
for Governor Kern, you know the protocol.

The senator's the ranking official when
it comes to greeting international guests.

Nice try, but the governor of California
is gonna be at the bottom of those stairs

when the prince of Wales
sets his pretty royal toe on California soil.

Really? Then I'd hate to see your face

when His Royal Highness walks straight
past her and says hi to the senator

because they played golf together
in Scotland.

[BABY CRYING ON COMPUTER]

- I didn't know you had a baby.
- Maybe we can, you know,

set up something with the prince
in the hotel, a photo op.

[BABY CRYING LOUDER]

Do I need to call ?

I think he's hungry.
Or maybe he's just wet.

- Scotty! Uh, it's... It's not a baby.
- Yeah, well whatever it is, deal with it.

Look, I'm glad we settled this issue.

[PHONE BEEPS]

You know what? We didn't settle any...

What are you doing?
That was important.

You keep insisting we can manage a baby
with two careers

so I thought we'd have
a dress rehearsal.

Your timing sucks! I have this visit
and two press releases to get out!

I have tonight's menu to prepare.

And that crying baby?
Someone needs to change his diaper.

Uh-oh, it's a poopy one.

You made your point.
We'll talk about this later.

Yeah, well, it's always later, Kevin.
That's the problem.

[SOFT MUSIC PLAYING
OVER SPEAKERS]

Nice balance. Fruit forward.

- Little smoke on the finish, huh?
SERVER: It does.

- Thank you so much.
SERVER: You're welcome.

Thank you.

So tell me something,
this what we're bidding on?

Mm-hm, ten thousand gallons,

if the price stays under . a gallon.

Ho-ho, . ?
Nobody's gonna bid . for that swill.

Trust me, you take that swill
and you add it to our grapes

- and you will get a nice bottle of wine.
- Oh, Holly, that's short-term thinking.

I don't care how cheaply
you're gonna sell it,

in the long run,
it's gonna ruin our brand.

Heh. You know, how many times
do I have to tell you, Saul,

that we are gonna market
under a different label?

- What, old flame?
- No, just a business acquaintance.

Saul Holden.

I heard a rumor your family had expanded
into the wine business.

Yeah, well, how about that?

What about you?
How's the cattle business?

- Runs itself, so this is my new hobby now.
- Great.

You know, at our age,
it's good to keep your mind fresh.

- Yeah.
HOLLY: Ha.

Oh, sorry. This is Holly Harper.
She's the president of Ojai Foods.

And this gentleman is Dennis York.

- A woman in charge. Well, well.
- Ha, ha.

William certainly would have approved.

Sorry to hear of his passing, by the way.
It's a terrible loss.

Your concern is touching, Dennis.

[BELL RINGING]

Well, good luck with the bidding.

Nice to meet you, Holly Harper.

Let's do it.

NORA:
Wow, this is inspiring.

There is a whole community of people
that have been through this

and they're all really positive.

Listen, there's a Debbie Feel Well
from Florida

and she says the R-CHOP
was very doable.

She was diagnosed
with stage four lymphoma

and now she's NED.
No evidence of disease.

[KITTY GASPS]

- Oh, wow, look at this.
- What?

Look at this.

That's a wedding dress.

Can you imagine how good
that would look on Rebecca?

Honey, I thought we were researching
treatment options, Kitty.

Well, we were.
But now I'm researching wedding dresses.

Oh, my God. Oh, my God, look at this one.
Look at that.

I mean, that almost makes me
wanna get married again.

It's really beau...

Honey, you heard the doctor.
You have to make a decision now.

I will. But, um, we're going shopping

and I need to help Rebecca
find a wedding dress.

All right. Look, are you gonna tell her
what's going on?

Yes, yes, of course. Right when
she's zipping up her Carolina Herrera.

[SIGHS]

I know you don't want anyone to know
about this yet, Kitty.

But everyone here talks
about how important it is

- to have a strong support system.
- Mom, you need to get off-line.

I will figure this out.

I will make the right decision
and I promise you I will be NED.

- No evidence of disease.
- Yes, never enough donuts.

Never enough dresses. Never...

I love you.

Mm.

[KITTY HUMMING]

[DOOR OPENS THEN CLOSES]

- She went shopping?
- Yes.

Look, I...
I understand she needs a distraction.

But, Robert,
there really isn't time for that.

Do you know what her prognosis is?
Fifty-five percent.

ROBERT:
Yeah, with R-CHOP.

But I just got off the phone
with the head researcher in Boston.

He says his treatment will give her
an extra five percent chance.

Yes, I read the study, but the...

But the sample population
was only a few hundred patients.

That's really not enough to tell.

And the side effects.
There's heart damage...

That was a woman who was years old
with a history of diabetes and smoked.

Kitty's young and healthy.

Blood clots,
it can devastate her immune system.

Now, if the R-CHOP doesn't work
or she has a relapse...

I'm not waiting for a relapse.

I don't care what the side effects are
as long as she lives.

I just don't think this is right for her
at this time.

- And she'd be , miles away.
- Well, I'd go with her, obviously.

Oh, and when would you be there,
exactly?

You're running for governor.

Who would take care of Evan?
Her family is here. I am here.

But if the best treatment is there,
then that's where she needs to be.

If I thought that were true,
I would be helping her pack right now.

- I don't think it's right for her.
- Look, she is my wife, okay?

- We're gonna do whatever's best for us.
- No, no, no.

- Are you gonna play the husband card?
- I don't even know what that means.

Up until recently,
you have been completely MIA.

Are you gonna swoop in now
and save the day, is that it?

- I just want her well.
- Listen to me, I don't care

if you're senator or governor
or the king of Siam.

You've not shown me
that her life is safe in your hands.

- You don't get to call the sh*ts.
- Well, I'm sorry you feel that way.

But you are right about one thing.

The only person that's gonna be
calling the sh*ts is Kitty.

Yes, she is.

[DOOR OPENS THEN CLOSES]

This is it. Gross Anatomy.

My name is Professor Madsen

and I'm here to tell you
that whatever you told yourself,

getting in was not the hard part.

Here, there will be many opportunities
to fail.

You're not smart enough,
the work isn't good enough,

or you simply can't handle the pressure.

[WHISPERS]
Oh, inspirational, isn't he?

MADSEN: There are three people
who will determine your fate in this class.

One of them is me.
The other, your cadaver.

And the third is your lab partner.

Now, in this class, as in life,
you don't get to choose your co-workers.

You might not like them.

So you have to find a way
to work with them. Okay?

So the next time we'll begin
with the upper limb.

Be familiar with it.

[CARTER CLEARS THROAT]

So I've drawn up a study schedule
for the first half of the year.

[IN NORMAL VOICE]
Oh, great.

- It's, uh... It's color-coded.
- By body part.

You've acquainted yourself
with the upper limb, right?

Yeah. The bones and muscles,
I'm good to go.

It's the tendons and ligaments
I'm a little...

Wait, wait, what?

The majority of arm injuries:
Lateral epicondylitis,

adhesive capsulitis,
inflammatory impingement,

all are tendon-related.

What? We weren't supposed to know
those for today though, right?

No.

You see, I volunteered
at an orthopedic lab

to help patent a synthetic bone paste.

I mean, you can't expect to know
everything I'm gonna know,

but you will need to keep up
with the basics.

I'm sorry, how old are you?

Sixteen. Graduated with honors.

And, yes, my social maturity
has been tested.

I was gonna get mine tested tomorrow.

I have us going over the musculature
of the torso by early next week.

- Is that gonna be a problem?
- Uh, no. No, no, I'II, uh... I'll catch up.

You better.
Because you heard what he said.

Our fates are tied,
and I will be acing this class.

And no Doogie Howser jokes.

No.

Oh, my gosh,
this is definitely the best one so far.

- What do you think, Monique?
- She looks good in everything.

Ha, ha, I don't know about that.

- How do you feel about feathers?
REBECCA: Like they belong on birds.

- Monique.
- The symphony gown

with the ostrich skirt, I got it.

REBECCA:
Are you serious? Ha, ha.

Kitty, I can't wear a feathered dress.
I'm gonna feel like Big Bird.

Come on, you have to at least try it on.
Rebecca, you are the bride.

You have got to embrace
your inner princess.

I don't have an inner princess.

You are gonna have to get one.

You are...
You are young and you are beautiful.

Are you drunk?

- No. No, I am not drunk.
- Ha, ha.

I am... I'm excited.

Can I remind you
that when you were getting married,

I couldn't get you to try on one dress?

Well, I was stupid and I was an idiot.
I mean, look at us, Rebecca!

We are surrounded by tulle,
and lace, and feathers.

We have to enjoy this. You never know
what's gonna happen tomorrow.

We could all get hit by a bus.

- We're not gonna get hit by a bus.
- You don't know that.

Things can change in a blink of an eye.

- Are you sure you're okay?
- Mm-hm.

I am drinking champagne

and I am watching
my beautiful future sister-in-law

try on the most gorgeous dresses
I have ever seen in my life.

I mean, I am more than okay.
I'm... I'm great.

[REBECCA CHUCKLES]

I never wanna leave. I mean, l...

I love you and l...
Honestly, I could stay in this store forever.

Ha. Okay, fine, I will try on the feathers.

Good idea. Okay.
Be careful. Be careful.

Okay. Oh.

[CHUCKLES]

[BELL RINGS]

AUCTIONEER:
Our next lot up for bid is , gallons

of a Cabernet
from Vittarelli Estates.

We'll start the bidding today,
$ a gallon. Do I have $ ?

Two dollars right here, looking for . .
Thank you, . , do I have . ?

Two-fifty, looking for . .
Two-seventy-five, do I have ?

Two-seventy-five, do I have ?

Two seventy-five, going once,
going twice...

DENNIS:
Six dollars.

AUCTIONEER:
Six dollars. Going once at $ .

[CROWD MURMURING]

- Six dollars, going twice.
- We can't go that high.

Sold at six dollars.
Up next, we have a ...

Who is he
and what the hell is he doing?

- Hey.
- I already called the State Department

and told them the senator will be meeting
the plane, so you can save your breath.

No, I'm here about Kitty.
I'm sorry, by the way.

Uh, when are you doing
the press conference?

- What are you talking about?
- Look, we know.

We're telling everyone on the campaign
hands-off. Leave it alone completely.

And if you give us a day,

we can have the governor cancel
any appearances she has, out of respect.

Out of respect for what?

Look, I'm in this thing to win,

but even I wouldn't use a wife's cancer
to score points.

Are you...? Oh.

You didn't know?

[KNOCKING ON DOOR]

KEVIN: It's Kev.
- Oh, hey.

You are not gonna believe
what Travis tried to do to me today.

He tried to tell me that you have...
That you're sick.

But I mean, like, really sick.
That's insane, right?

Tell me...
Come on, tell me that's insane.

He's gonna try to spin this into a reason
that Robert can't run for governor.

- You're gonna have to...
- Kit!

What?

[STAMMERS]
I'm sorry, is this true?

Oh, God.

Oh, God. Oh, God. I'm...

I'm gonna have to figure this out.

Um...

Um, ahh...

Kit, it's me.
It's your little brother, you can...

- Please talk to me.
- Yeah, yeah.

Please tell me.

Tell me. What...? What do you have?
Where is it?

- How...? How long have you known?
- Well, it's lymphoma.

And, Kevin, I am so sorry
that you had to find out this way.

- No, no, that's okay.
- God, I'm gonna have to tell everybody.

No, you don't. You absolutely don't.

I can keep this a secret
as long as you want.

I know you don't think I can.
I will, I promise.

No. You know what, I think it's actually
better if I just tell everybody at once.

You know, just to...
Just to get it out there.

You know what I can do,
is I can call Mom

and I'll just have her arrange
one of her dinners.

But it's like...

Ahh. Oh, Kev.

Kev, it's okay.

It's gonna be okay.

Yes, Nora, of course I'm gonna be there.
Yeah.

Uh, I'll leave as soon as I can.
Okay, dear, bye.

So that guy that just stole , gallons
of wine right out from under us?

Well, it turns out he was indicted
on felony charges years ago

for price fixing at Voley Foods.

Didn't William work at Voley back then?

- So, what are you getting at?
- Come on, Saul. Don't be cagey with me.

This guy just sabotaged
a major component of my business plan.

- Right.
- He knew William, he's undermining us,

so, what are we dealing with here?
Hmm?

What do you know?

They worked together at Voley Foods.
They started together.

They shared accounts.
Obviously, they were very good at it

and decided they wanted to be
on their own, and they needed capital.

Let me guess,
they stole from the company.

There was an investigation.

Maybe William kept his hands clean,
maybe he saw it coming, I don't know.

But he ended up testifying
and Dennis ended up doing five years.

[SCOFFS]

Why does this not surprise me?

That's all I know,
and right now I have to be somewhere.

Where are you going? I mean,
if this is some ancient grudge match,

- then we've gotta talk about this.
- That can wait. This can't.

[SCOFFS THEN SIGHS]

Maybe this is about Sarah.

- Okay, everyone, here she is.
- Hey.

Hey, guys, I'm, um...
I'm so sorry to keep you waiting.

What's going on?

REBECCA:
Oh, no.

- Are you guys getting a divorce?
BOTH: No, no, no.

I'm so sorry, I have Gross Anatomy class
tomorrow morning

- and my lab partner has a patent, so...
- Well, um...

- It's... It's about me.
- [WHISPERS] Oh, God.

- [WHISPERS] Kevin.
- Kevin, are you crying?

[IN NORMAL VOICE]
Oh, Kevin, don't.

[KEVIN CRYING]

[SAUL CRYING]

Saul? Saul.

Saul, why are you crying?

- I had to tell someone.
JUSTIN: Somebody better tell us.

- I'm starting to panic here.
- Yeah.

It's okay. It's... I...

I have cancer.

It's, uh, lymphoma.

It's in stage three, which isn't the worst.

- Kitty.
- My God.

- It just means that it spread a little bit.
- But it's not in her bone marrow.

No. And my oncologist is very positive
about the prognosis.

It's just a matter now of deciding
what treatment to do.

Chemo or radiation?

Well, R-CHOP probably,
which is chemo.

- It's the standard of care.
- Maybe.

And she's also been accepted
into a clinical trial in Boston.

- I have?
- Yeah, I made a call.

- I asked you not to make that call.
- You may be going to Boston?

What? No. Well, I may... I don't know.
I don't know what I'm gonna do.

- Mom, can you please sit down?
- Oh, sorry.

I'm just gonna take some time
and figure out what to do.

Um, but, you know,
let's just have a normal night.

- Yeah.
KITTY: It's gonna be fine.

And Mom made some turkey meat loaf.

Yeah.

So come on, let's all sit down and eat.

Um, Robert, I could use your help
in the kitchen.

I can't believe you made that call.

I asked you not to start throwing
your weight around.

- Hey, I'm gonna keep our options open.
- They are Kitty's options to decide.

You just told everybody
she was doing R-CHOP.

I did not, I said probably! Crap!

Nora, look, she wasn't accepted
into this trial because I made a call.

You don't know that. You would only
know that had you not made the call.

They think it's gonna save her life.

Well, of course they would say that.
They're the ones running the study.

Look, I started a cancer center.

I happen to know
the politics of clinical trials.

And I know the politics of this family.

You don't want her in Boston
because you want her here.

Do you think I would jeopardize the health
of my daughter for geography? Please!

Don't touch those buns.

So how's the surrogacy going?

KEVIN: Well, you know...
SCOTTY: Coming along.

Good.

I've got garlic rolls. A few of them fell
on the ground, but ten-second rule.

- They'll be fine, they'll be fine.
- Oh, no, thanks. Thanks, Mom.

Oh. So you're reading it, huh?

[NORA SPEAKING INDISTINCTLY]

I'd better go into the kitchen
and see what's going on.

I think she needs some help.

NORA:
That's a hell of a lot better

than what might happen to her
if she decides to be a lab rat.

Guys, rolls.

Stage three. How bad is that?
I mean, will she have to be hospitalized?

I know nothing about oncology.

- You're a med student.
- In basic anatomy.

Oh, God, I dragged her
dress shopping today.

You know what she kept talking about?

How we could all
be hit by a bus tomorrow.

And she was right, we all have been.

- [WHISPERS] Oh, your poor mom.
- Oh, my mom.

Look, why don't we go help her
with dinner, okay?

Yeah.

Blood clots in the lungs
and heart failure or nausea and hair loss.

- Pick one. Pick one, Saul.
- I can't pick one. It's impossible...

The study we're talking about increases
her chances of b*ating this. Period.

She can b*at it with R-CHOP,
without jeopardizing her health any further.

And besides that, her family is here.
Her support system is here.

Right. Right, I agree
with Nora on this, Robert.

Of course you do.
It's always a package deal with you guys.

Everybody together no matter what,
but this isn't Thanksgiving.

Don't you dare talk to me like...
Don't patronize me.

- I'm not patronizing you.
NORA: I'm not talking about Thanksgiving,

You know what I just thought of?
I mean, I could cook for you.

We could leave a big cooler
outside your door

with fresh meals in it every day
and you wouldn't have to worry about that.

That's really sweet, Scotty,
but you know what?

I'm not gonna be an invalid.
I'm gonna be able to cook.

But I have, um...
I have the answer for you guys.

- Live-in nanny.
- I'm sorry, I can't do this.

Look, I know you wanna talk
about meat loaf and babies,

but I can't sit here
and pretend everything's normal.

I'm so sorry.

[DOOR OPENS]

[DOOR CLOSES]

- I'm sorry, I feel like I should talk to him.
- Yeah, it's okay.

I understand. You should go get him.

Okay.

Mom's right. That's all they talk about
in rehab, is your support system.

ROBERT: Kitty doesn't have an addiction!
- Kitty's alone out there, we...

Robert, if it is such a good treatment,
why is it not the standard of care?

That's right. And why hasn't the American
Cancer Association come out in support

- or the FDA approved it? Why?
- Because FDA won't update its protocols

and streamline their approvals.

You have no idea how many dr*gs
that could save peoples' lives

- are just stuck in bureaucratic red tape.
- You don't know which one is which.

What about AZT?
They approved that in seven days.

After huge political pressure. No one's
marching on Capitol Hill for lymphoma.

Thank you, Kevin.

She should have
the most aggressive treatment.

- Kevin, aggressive could k*ll her!
- No, no, cancer could k*ll her.

NORA: Aggressive could k*ll her!
- Mom!

What? What?

Oh, Kitty.

I'm sorry. I'm so sorry.

I mean, I know this was
just such a shock.

But, you know, all this fighting
is not gonna help me.

And it's not gonna help anything.

You know, I just, um...

I just really wanted to have
a normal dinner, you know?

And it was so crazy of me to think
that we could just eat and talk

and be normal because,
of course, you're right.

You're right, Kev.
There's nothing normal about...

- Are you all right?
- Yeah. Yeah. I just...

Oh, God, I'm tired.

- I'm gonna get your things.
- Yeah, I think I need to go home and...

Mom I'm so sorry
that this was just such a bad idea.

NORA:
I'm sorry.

KITTY:
It's okay. I'll see you soon.

Can I say something
that's wildly inappropriate?

If it has anything to do with death, dying,
or cancer, I don't think I can take it.

- Actually, it's about the opposite.
- Okay.

Let's have a baby.

[KEVIN SIGHS]

I warned you it was inappropriate.

I'm touched
that you wanna do this for me.

But having a baby,

it's just not gonna help.

I'm not trying to help.

You know, ever since
this surrogacy idea came up,

I've been obsessed with what
a huge obligation a baby would be

and all the precious time I'd lose.

And then tonight...

I don't wanna wait
until the right time to have a baby.

- There is no right time.
- But there is a wrong time.

All I can do right now
is think about Kitty,

and that wouldn't be fair to a baby
or to you.

Maybe in a couple of months?

Now you sound like me.

- I'm sorry.
- No.

We'll wait.

I love you.

I love you too.

Wow. Those textbooks
must be really boring, ha, ha.

All right,
so, what are we gonna go with?

Are you gonna go with, uh?
Are you gonna go with strapless or?

Uh, what's this one called? This one.

- Halter.
- Halter.

You don't have to do this.

Listen to me.

There is nothing more
that I want in this world

than to walk down that aisle with you.

But the thought of Kitty forcing herself
to celebrate...

- She wouldn't be forcing herself.
- Then everyone else would be.

Justin, you didn't want to elope,

because you wanted our entire families
to be there to celebrate.

But it's not a celebration.

Not if Kitty's sick.

I mean, halter or strapless, whatever.

It just doesn't feel right, does it?

- No.
- I know that at our engagement party

I said I wanted our wedding
to be a priority.

But right now I think
that Kitty should be the priority.

So I was thinking,

maybe we should postpone.

Come here.

[KNOCKING ON DOOR]

I would have called, but I think
you would have hung up on me.

- Robert, it's late.
- I'm not here to argue.

- I think we need to get on the same page.
- I don't know that we'll ever be.

Well, we both love Kitty.

I don't think we'd be fighting
as much if we didn't.

Come in.

ROBERT:
Have you talked to Tommy or Sarah?

No.

I've left messages for both of them,
I haven't heard back.

But that's not why you're here, Robert.

Kitty's mad. She's mad at me.
She's mad at you.

Yes.

And we've both been making this
about ourselves, and it's not fair to her.

She needs to know
that we're gonna support her,

whatever decision she makes.
Both of us.

- She knows I'll support her.
- No.

No, she knows you want her here
with you.

Well, if she decides to go to Boston,
I'll go with her there.

Well, then tell her.

And, Nora, she...

She needs you

in a lot of ways
more than she needs me.

Look, you said that you didn't feel
her life was safe in my hands.

- Robert...
- No, it's okay.

I mean, I know you've been angry.

I've been angry.

I'm angry at everything.

And Kitty and I were just beginning to try
to rebuild our marriage and now this.

[SIGHS]

Robert, Kitty's right.

You can't stop living
just because she's sick.

And you certainly can't stop working
on your relationship.

As a matter of fact,
it's a very good time to start.

- What if there's not enough time?
- Stop! Don't do that.

Kitty's going to be fine.

I'm sorry.

I just can't imagine what it would be like
if it were one of my kids.

Well, you would probably fight
like hell with their spouse too.

I don't wanna fight.

Good.

Because I think
we're gonna need each other.

[SIGHS]

The people on these tables
donated themselves

to become a vital part of your education.

Treat them with the respect
that they deserve.

Yes? Let's begin.

[SIGHS]

STUDENT : Yeah, I think so.
- Okay. What's his name?

Douglas, , d*ed of pancreatic cancer.

JUSTIN:
You want the honors?

You all right?

[STAMMERS]

- I'm... I'm gonna be right back.
JUSTIN: Carter.

STUDENT :
Whoa.

I think he actually forgot
his glasses somewhere. Excuse me.

- What is this, your first dead body?
- Can you just?

- Can you just give me a moment, please?
- No, I can't.

Look, I was really intimidated by you,

but right now you're the one
in the fetal position.

Yeah, you're making that real easy,
thanks.

[SIGHS]

All right, look, I know how to do this.

Okay, I've been to w*r
and I've seen dead bodies.

And let me tell you something,
patients are a lot scarier.

All right, Douglas in there, he can't cry,

he can't scream in pain, he can't die.

So you're telling me
you're not freaked out at all?

Oh, no, I'm freaked out.

I'm freaked out by the index card
in there

that says he d*ed of pancreatic cancer
at age .

You see, my sister,
who's a little younger than that,

was just diagnosed
with lymphoma, okay?

And I bet that it's some boy genius like you
who's gonna find a cure.

All right, you're terrified of Douglas?

I'm terrified I'm not gonna learn what
I need to learn in order to be a doctor.

And I know you know the tendons
like your ABCs,

but last night I was busy,
so I didn't get a chance to review them.

I need this.

And I'm not gonna let you
screw this up.

So let's get in there
and dissect the upper limb.

Come on.

All right.

- Will you do the cutting?
- Yeah. You bet.

Here, look, put these on.

Makes you look older. Come on.

Um, listen,
I've been going over my research,

and I find that there's
some very compelling arguments

toward doing the clinical trial.

- Oh, God, Mom.
NORA [OVER PHONE]: I'm just saying,

whatever you decide,

I'm with you a percent.
Five hundred percent.

Robert and I both are.

- Did he talk to you?
- He didn't tell you?

[CHUCKLES]

Well, he showed up on my doorstep
last night.

- He did?
- Yes. And, Kitty, I'm sorry if it seemed

like I was pressuring you.

And, you know, Boston is really
not that far away and it's a wonderful city.

NORA: There's Quincy Market
and Newbury Street...

Mom, it's not like I would exactly be there
to sightsee, okay?

No.

No, but we can make it work.

I would go with you
and I could take care of Evan.

And who knows,
maybe we would go sightseeing.

You don't know how you'd feel.
Everybody responds differently to chemo.

Okay, fine. You know what?

Maybe even Rebecca and Justin
can have their honeymoon there.

Um, honey,

I think their wedding plans
are kind of in flux right now.

Well, why? Well, why, because of me?

Kitty, everyone needs time
to process their own reactions.

Just look at Robert and me.

First we're gonna k*ll each other

and then we're having tea together
in the middle of the night,

which we could do in Boston.

We could have our own
little Boston Tea Party.

All right. All right, you know what?
Sure.

We'll see. We'll see. Just...

Thank you.

You're not going to believe
who wants to meet me for lunch.

Dennis York.

Tell me you hung up on him.

No, I told him I'd meet him
at McDonnelly's at one.

Better to keep your enemies close.

Good idea.

[UPBEATALTERNATIVE MUSIC
PLAYING]

Saul. I didn't realize you'd be joining us.

All right.

Uh, what are you drinking?

Uh, nothing, thank you.
I don't have much time.

- Holly's not coming?
- No, you just get me. What do you want?

I want those five years
I spent in prison back.

Ah.

But I'll settle for a good investment.
I still know one when I see one.

Yeah, well, even if William screwed you,
he's gone, Dennis.

Yeah, but his company is still alive
and kicking.

Where do you think he got the idea
to start one in the first place?

Are you suggesting
that Ojai was your idea?

- I'm not suggesting.
- Whatever proprietary claims

you think you have on Ojai
ran out a long time ago.

Then you won't mind a little, uh,
healthy competition?

Keep away from the company.

And stay away from my family.

See you around, Saul.

- Hey.
- Hey.

What are you doing home?

I finished my royal duties
and I took the afternoon off.

Okay, so you went to my mother's
in the middle of the night

and now you're home
in the middle of the day?

Who are you and what have you done
with my husband?

Let's take Evan to the zoo.

Wow.

Wow, cancer has done wonders
for you.

It's not the cancer. I know you think it is.

I am here because
there's nowhere else I'd rather be.

Okay.

I've made a decision.

I'm gonna do R-CHOP.

- Okay.
- I've been looking at these websites,

I've spoken
with a couple of other doctors,

and they all agree that the prognosis
is actually better in younger patients.

And they all stress
the importance of a support system.

- I'm with you.
- Well, good.

Good, because I also think
that we should stay at my mother's

during my treatments.

Mm... Mm...

- At your mother's?
- Yeah, my mother's.

I know, I know. But you're not gonna
be able to have every afternoon off.

And this way we'll know
that Evan is taken care of.

- And we'll definitely have our meals.
- Okay.

Really? Are you sure?

Look, if this is what you wanna do,
then this is what we are gonna do.

Period.

Cancer isn't some magical reset button

and I just wanna make sure
that we're still working on our marriage.

Whether you're sick or not.

I remember when you had
your heart att*ck

and you didn't let it define you.

I didn't understand it then,

but I understand it now,
and I am not gonna let this define me.

- Edwaldo?
KITTY: Yeah, yeah.

He's the... You know,
he's the major duomo gorilla at the zoo.

But they were setting up
for this wedding.

And they have the most incredible site
right by the lions.

Well, actually that's, um...
That's why we're here. Um...

Yeah, we were thinking
about, you know, the wedding

and we were just thinking about
postponing it a little bit.

You know, until it's a good time.

Look, you know...

Look, I know
why you guys are doing this

and the thing is,
that it is a really good time.

I need something to look forward to.
I mean, we all do.

I mean, think about it, if Mom doesn't have
flowers and caterers to obsess over,

- she's going to start obsessing about me.
- We want you to able to enjoy yourself.

Why the hell wouldn't I be able
to enjoy it?

Come on, if you guys wanna do
something for me, you won't postpone.

You'll have showers
and bachelor parties.

And you'll let me help you register.

I just can't think
that life is gonna stop now.

- I mean, does that make any sense?
- Yeah, yeah.

- It's like the, you know, that camping trip.
- Yeah, remember? And guess what.

- I was fine.
JUSTIN: Yes, her appendix burst.

And it was like Wednesday
you got your appendectomy,

but Sunday you were, like, fine,

pitching a tent and, you know,
spearing fish.

REBECCA: Ha, ha.
- Yeah, right. So no more "in flux." Okay?

But this, it's under one condition.

Kitty, I would really love for you
to be my matron of honor.

Oh, Rebecca...

REBECCA:
I was gonna ask you anyway. I was.

When you asked me
to be your bridesmaid,

it made me feel like your sister.
And I don't have a sister. So...

Oh.

Well, yes. I mean, of course.
I mean, yes.

Yeah? Thank you.

- All right, the wedding back on?
- Uh, yes.

So tell them that this is
the most incredible place to get married.

- Where?
- The zoo.

- Well, Justin will fit right in.
- Oh. Ha, ha.

ROBERT:
Come on, let's eat.

[KNOCKING ON DOOR]

Wow, if that's the pizza guy,
I'm joining politics.

ROBERT: Nora. Hi.
- I don't have to stay.

KITTY: Mom.
- I just thought I'd swing by

and bring last night's leftovers.

Oh, please tell me that
that is the turkey meat loaf.

NORA: It's the turkey meat loaf, and the
mashed potatoes, and creamed spinach.

And I stopped by, I got a cheesecake.

See, that's why we're gonna stay
with her.

- Wait, Robert too?
- We're like two peas in a pod.

[KNOCKING ON DOOR]

Wait, I can't tell. Are they kidding?

No, no, no. They've already had,
like, these nighttime tea parties.

Hi. We were just in
your incredibly remote neighborhood.

- Carrying a four-course meal.
- So we thought we'd stop by.

- That's how we roll.
- Did you rehearse that?

KEVIN: Yeah, a little bit.
SCOTTY: Yeah. Uh-huh.

Hi. I can't believe this.
I can't believe you're here.

- Wow, well, thank you.
SAUL: Whoa, hold the door!

ROBERT: Saul!
- Wow. Wow, it's a party.

Oh, I'm so glad I brought a whole case.

KEVIN: Was that you behind us?
SAUL: Was it me?

Who else is gonna shine their brights
on you?

You guys should have communicated!
You should have carpooled.

Is this too much for you?
All of us here like this?

No. No, no. This is great.
I'm very happy. Let's eat.

Yes, come outside.
Come on, everybody outside.

[SPEAKING INDISTINCTLY]

Really?

[CHATTERING AND LAUGHING]

[HOPEFUL ALTERNATIVE MUSIC
PLAYING]

I hope that our wedding
is this easy to cater.

Oh, the best thing about planning
a wedding is all the tastings.

KEVIN: Tastings?
NORA: Yeah.

KEVIN: My husband is the best chef.
SAUL: Oh, that's why you came today.

You're auditioning for the job.

- Scotty, we would love for you to do it.
- Yeah, we didn't want to assume...

- No, assume away. I would love to.
- I'm warning you, he's not cheap.

[ALL LAUGHING AND CHATTERING]

- Are you all right?
- Oh, yeah.

Yeah, I'm just... I'm happy.

[DOORBELL RINGS]

Oh, I'll get it. I'll get it, I'll get it, I'll get it.

What's with the traffic jam
in your driveway?

- Sarah.
- Oh, Kitty.

[KITTY SIGHS]

I'm so happy you're here.