02x06 - Reborn on the Fourth of July

[bunniefuu]

["Go For It"

by Spirit of Brotherhood playing]

Happy 200th birthday, America,

from soggy Snohomish, Washington.

Welcome to the Barbara Lee Ellis

High School A.V. Club Summer Session,

Bicentennial Edition.

Can we do that again?

Seattle City officials say residents

should get to the park early

if they want to enjoy

the concert and fireworks

with an unobstructed view.

For KPOC, I'm Tully Hart.

That sucked. Can I do another one?

I can do better.

Do you know how much film costs?

Oh, we can do another one.

[Lisa-Karen] Okay.

Happy 200th birthday, America!

Go for it, Tully. Let's do another.

You've got to go for it, go for it ♪

It wasn't the journey I was expecting.

I didn't get to meet my father,

but I feel his presence now

in a way I never have before,

and I feel a new kind of peace.

So whatever you're holding onto

in your past,

I'm hoping the journey

you watched me take tonight

will inspire you

to seek that same freedom for yourself.

That emotional clip was

from Tully Hart's powerful docu-special,

Getting to the Hart of It.

Meanwhile, the legendary talk show host's

hot new website TullyHart.com

is a bona fide phenomenon.

In the wake of her controversial

and abrupt exit from The Girlfriend Hour,

it seems that Tully Hart is back on top.

[Tully] Back on top?

- I never left.

- That's what you're focused on?

She just called you

a bona fide phenomenon.

That reminds me. Here, from my assistant.

It's the itinerary for tomorrow's party,

which is also gonna be

a bona fide phenomenon.

Tul, I agreed to have a small gathering.

You ordered a fireworks barge?

It's the Fourth of July!

And you need a barge

if they're gonna be over the water.

And a dance floor and a DJ?

How much is this even gonna cost?

Don't worry.

You provide the venue, I foot the bills.

It's not a venue. This is my home.

Your view of the water begs to differ,

and I need to celebrate.

- I finally have closure on my dad.

- [Kate sighs]

I'm lighter, I'm happier.

That weird armpit rash I had

finally went away.

This isn't just about the Fourth of July.

We're celebrating my freedom.

[Kate] I'm so happy for you, Tul.

You have closure, you feel free,

and it's great news about the rash.

So let's get drunk, Mularkey,

and celebrate.

I'd love to.

I gotta get Marah from Johnny's.

- You should invite him.

- Oh, no way.

- Why not? Because of Calvin?

- [Kate sighs]

No. No, no, God, no.

We're just hanging out.

I mean, we haven't even kissed yet.

God, everything is so awkward

right now with Johnny.

I'm sure he's busy anyway

working with Charlie.

You know what? No, it's fine.

This is my Declaration of Independence.

I am moving on.

I'm sick and tired

of wallowing in heartbreak over Johnny.

I'm an independent woman.

I will do what I want.

Oh. Damn it. I gotta go.

[Tully] Fine, fine.

[knocking]

- [Charlie] Oh, hey, Kate, good to see you!

- Hey, Charlie.

- Hi, Mom.

- [Kate] Oh.

Look at you two. You got matching braids.

[chuckles]

We saw it in a magazine,

and we wanted to try it.

It's so fun. It's like twinsies!

[inhales deeply]

- I gotta grab my stuff.

- [Kate] Okay.

- Charlie and I were just working and

- [Charlie] I invited myself to dinner.

- He's my only friend in Seattle, so

- Hey, I'm your friend.

- Yes, you are.

- [Marah chuckles]

Hey, and so am I!

I'm actually having a Fourth of July thing

tomorrow if you want to come.

You and Johnny, you know, you guys

could come together or come separately.

I mean, come however you want to come.

- Or if you don't want to come, don't come.

- Uh, yeah, that sounds

[Kate] Or not. I mean, with the fireworks,

I know it might be too loud

or just, um, loud.

My therapist says it's good for me

to get out there

and re-engage in in social activities.

I'm in.

Wow, Kate Mularkey

actually invited me to something.

[chuckles]

When I was an intern, all I wanted was

to be part of the Kate and Tully clique.

Oh, I saw her docu-special, by the way.

So great.

- I was really moved.

- Kate produced it.

Right. Oh gosh. Tully is so generous.

[keypad clicking]

Where's your flip phone?

It was lame. Dad got me a new one.

[Kate] What are you doing? Emailing?

- I'm texting Ashley.

- What What is texting?

Oh. [chuckles]

It's typing a message

from one phone to another phone.

Wow. What a What a world.

I didn't know what it was either.

Apparently, this is the new thing.

God, remember how excited

we used to get about call waiting?

Exactly. Kids these days will never know

the pain of a busy signal.

Or the joy of discovering star-69.

Ew, Mom!

No! It's a phone thing.

[chuckles]

Mularkey!

[Johnny continues chuckling awkwardly]

- We should go.

- [Johnny] Yeah.

We'll We'll see you tomorrow.

Thank you for inviting us.

Can't wait.

- [Charlie] Bye!

- Bye.

Yes.

[door opens]

[Kate chuckles]

That was the nicest apartment

I have ever seen. Like, ever.

It reminded me

of Demi Moore's loft in St. Elmo's Fire.

Oh my God, when we move in,

we have to get

one of those huge murals of Billy Idol

with a neon earring that lights up.

No, we don't.

We don't have to touch a thing.

It is already so us.

I can't wait to move in with you.

[upbeat music playing]

[Tully] Finally!

- Where have you two been?

- [Kate] Uh

Johnny had diarrhea.

And I was his ride, so

You know I'm auditioning

for the weekend anchor chair tomorrow.

- Yes.

- [Tully] We need to focus.

This copy is awful.

I'll help you. I'll just get a hot dog

with Johnny from the hot dog stand.

- We're starving.

- Didn't you just have diarrhea?

That's why I'm so hungry now.

[Tully sighs]

You haven't told Tully

we're moving in together, have you?

She was so nervous about the audition.

I just wanna wait till that's over.

Well,

probably best to mention it

before the moving truck arrives.

- Yes, okay.

- Can we get two, please?

So how are you and Danny

handling the competition?

Avoidance.

Works great.

I am familiar with that tactic.

He's like the male me,

so I'm guessing when I take his dream job,

he's gonna be pissed.

But also, weirdly,

I think he'll be happy for me.

I kind of feel like

he's rooting for my success.

- And If he wins?

- I'm gonna pretend you didn't say that.

[Kate chuckles]

Oh, and when I'm making

that sweet anchor money,

you and I can finally do that

apartment makeover we've talked about.

We can go get paint rollers and overalls,

and it'll be like a movie montage.

Oh, yeah! No, that would be so fun.

I can't wait.

I'm also thinking about getting a car.

- Yes.

- Something sporty.

Maybe red.

[horn honking]

- Hey!

- [parking brake clicks]

Check it out. I got you a present.

Now you don't have to take the bus.

But I like the bus.

Well, you can still

take the bus sometimes.

I mean, it's your car.

I don't want the car, Tallulah.

But you can give me a ride.

My dogs are barking. [exhales]

[tender music plays]

[engine turns over]

Marah, you need to go change.

The party's about to start.

This is what I'm wearing.

But I bought you that dress

that matches mine for the pictures.

You want us to dress like twins?

You braided your hair like Charlie.

Yeah, for fun.

Well, this would be fun.

No.

Ashley and I are both wearing

Evanescence t-shirts.

Oh, you mean like twins?

No, like fans.

We're going to the concert next week.

What concert?

- The one next week. I told you.

- No, you didn't. Who's chaperoning?

- Some of the kids going are seniors.

- [Kate chuckles]

- Nice try, Marah, but no way.

- You are worse than S*ddam Hussein!

Ugh!

[exhales sharply]

[sighs]

[classical rock music playing]

That's not the dress we talked about.

- We're all wearing red, white and blue.

- Yeah.

Who cares about

the bullshit-tenniel, anyways?

Thomas Jefferson was an assh*le.

- Watch your mouth, Kathleen.

- Go inside and change.

[Bud] Yeah.

This isn't America.

This is a fascist dictatorship.

[Bud chuckles]

- Guess she's on the rag.

- Guess so.

Hey!

That's not funny, Sean.

- Hi!

- [Margie] Hi.

I made potato salad.

Oh, I I thought you were making ambrosia.

I tried. It just kind of turned into goo.

Sorry. I had potatoes.

Okay.

Oh, well, that's fine. We'll make do.

[classical rock music continues]

[Cloud] Hmm.

[Tully] Hey.

Hey.

How have you been since

You mean, since we, you know?

Uh, pretty good. How have you been?

Really good, actually.

Like, strangely better. It was fun.

Yeah. It was fun. [chuckles]

You know, I've meant to call.

Oh no, I mean, I knew we weren't gonna be

boyfriend and girlfriend.

But I'm really glad that we did it once.

Me too.

Really glad.

Okay, so still friends?

- Oh, definitely.

- Good.

[Tully and Kate chuckle]

My mom is gonna freak.

And Eugene is gonna cream his jeans.

Oh, I'd settle for a kiss.

Uh, oh God, I can't believe

I still haven't been kissed,

and my mom treats me like a puppet.

Today is supposed to be about freedom.

- [Tully sighs]

- Uh, did you invite Brad?

That guy? He's boring.

I am a career woman now.

Boys are just a distraction.

I am officially declaring my independence.

Where should I put this?

- How about up your

- Um, put it anywhere on the food table.

You're not wearing that, are you?

[Kate sighs]

[Johnny] KPOC anchor audition take one.

This is so exciting.

[chuckles] I have goosebumps!

- Look!

- [Mutt chuckles]

Me too. I don't know

who to root for! [chuckles]

- I mean, Tully. Tully, of course. Yeah.

- [Johnny] Tully in three, two, one.

Two African flamingos

celebrated Independence Day

by taking advantage of the heavy winds

and making a break for it

at the Woodland Park Zoo.

The lanky birds

made their getaway before zookeepers

could clip their flight wings.

The two fugitives were later spotted

at Birch Bay by an avid birdwatcher.

Animal rescue teams

were quickly dispatched

She's really good, isn't she?

So is he.

- What? He is.

- He's not as good as she is.

- [Danny] The jailbirds were returned

- Okay.

to their aviary just in time

to catch the fireworks display.

Enjoy your weekend. Enjoy the rest

of your weekend. Is that right?

Enjoy the rest of your weekend,

and like the freedom-loving

[murmurs]

Enjoy the rest of your weekend,

[Tully] and like

those freedom-loving flamingos,

don't let anything

clip your wings, Seattle.

For KPOC, I'm Danny Diaz.

This is Tully Hart.

And we're out!

["Milkshake" by Kelis playing]

My milkshake brings

All the boys to the yard ♪

And they're like

It's better than yours ♪

Damn right it's better than yours

I can teach you, but I have to charge ♪

My milkshake brings

All the boys to the yard ♪

And they're like

It's better than yours ♪

Damn right it's better than yours ♪

[valet] Hey. Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.

Hold on. [chuckles]

Hold on a second.

Oh, hey, I can park here. I'm hosting.

[chuckles] You're You're Tully Hart.

Indeed.

It's a nice ride.

Right?

[horn honks]

- What are you doing?

- Why aren't you dressed?

Um, because I've been wrangling

chefs and DJs and valets

and people installing

a dance floor on my lawn.

Well, I'm here now, so

- An hour late.

- Cool. I thought I was two hours late.

- What's with the car?

- It's a gift. For you. Ta-da!

Why would you buy me a car?

Technically, I bought Cloud a car,

but she didn't want it.

- Well, I don't want it either.

- Why not? This is a fantastic car.

I already have a car. Name's Bertha.

She's full of dings and memories,

and she's comfortable,

and I like her,

and I'm not scared of scratching her.

Plus, I cannot accept a $60,000 gift.

It was 80,000.

No. Tully, no. This is crazy.

You know what,

I'm trying to do something nice, generous,

and everyone's acting

like I'm handing out boxes of poo.

I have to go get dressed.

You are wild.

[Tully sighs]

[Kate sighs]

Uh, where do you want us to put

the chocolate fountain?

There's a chocolate fountain?

Uh [sighs]

[Tully chuckles]

Oh, there's my girl.

That is a cool shirt.

Mom won't let me go to the concert.

- Well, you knew it was a long sh*t.

- [sighs] Whatever.

- At least Ashley's coming tonight.

- Ooh, dish it!

What are the details? What's the plan?

I don't have a plan.

You have to have a plan.

If you're gonna tell her how you feel

I don't want to freak her out.

No, no. Definitely not.

Take it slow for sure, gauge the vibe.

Exactly, I was thinking that

- maybe if we were alone

- Uh-huh.

under the fireworks,

maybe by the path near the water,

a kiss will just happen?

Fireworks are magic, it's true.

[sighs] Just don't tell Mom.

She makes everything weird.

I got you.

It's just between us. [chuckles]

- [tender music playing]

- [Tully] Hmm.

[Charlie] Oh my God.

I forgot how insane this property is.

I can't believe you used to live here.

I know.

Every night after work,

I'd pull in and think,

"Look at this incredible house.

I can't believe I live here."

Totally. So traditional.

I, uh I want to let you know

that I got an offer

to go to Moscow

to write a piece for the Atlantic.

That's fantastic! Congratulations.

I turned it down. [chuckles]

Not because of you.

But not not because of you.

I really like being here.

I like working with you,

and I want to keep doing it.

We can keep working on the book together,

just send pages back and forth.

That's not what I mean.

God, I'm out on a limb here, Johnny. I

[exhales]

I know we work great together,

but it's obviously more than that.

You've been through a lot,

so I didn't want to push you,

but it just seems like

you're doing so much better now.

You're in therapy, you and Kate

are on great terms with your divorce.

We are.

That's That is true.

I can't deny that I have feelings for you.

I always have.

And sometimes it feels like

you might have them too.

But I'm not up for guessing, so

You don't have to answer now.

It's just something to think about.

[knocking]

Dude, yeah, you can't park here.

[Charlie] Hey, Kate!

Oh no, are we early?

Oh God, no. I'm just running late.

Um, wow, you wore a swimsuit under the

under your under there.

I thought it was a pool party.

- Should I change?

- [Kate] No, you're right.

There is a pool,

and you're free to wear whatever you want.

I mean, we all are.

This is a day to celebrate freedom.

So just come on in

and make yourselves at home.

And the bra Not the bra.

The bar should be set up.

I'm just gonna be the one who The

[Kate sighs]

sh*t.

sh*t, sh*t, sh*t, sh*t, sh*t, sh*t, sh*t!

sh*t is right.

- [Kate sighs]

- More like bullshit.

Why is Charlie wearing

a half-naked sparkle dress?

What is this, The Playboy Mansion?

Kind of hoped I was overreacting.

And he's got a lot of nerve

bringing a date to his ex-wife's party.

I know, right?

I mean, technically,

I sort of invited her,

but I I like Charlie. It's fine.

She's great, you know? She's nice.

And I'm not the type of person

who's going to hate another person

just because they're a person

that might be dating

a man who happened to be my husband.

You know, I don't even care.

I am all about freedom.

You seem free.

This dress, however, it's, um

Awesome. Please say it's awesome.

I just bought it for today.

And the caterer says it's gonna rain,

so this whole thing's gonna be a disaster.

Okay.

- Uh, sit.

- [Kate sighs]

Chill.

You just said you're all about freedom.

Let the weather do what it's gonna do.

I will put together an outfit for you

that will be

your Declaration of Independence.

[chuckles]

[indistinct chatter]

[jazz music playing]

"Come on home, girl"

He said with a smile ♪

"You don't have to love me yet

Let's get high awhile ♪

But try to understand

Try to understand ♪

Try, try, try to understand

I'm a magic man" ♪

[chuckling] Oh.

- It's just Wow! [chuckles]

- [Kate chuckles]

Winter nights we sang in tune ♪

Played inside the months of moon ♪

Never think of never

Let this spell last forever ♪

Well, summer lover passed to fall ♪

Tried to realize it all ♪

[indistinct chatter]

Mama says she's worried

Growing up in a hurry ♪

[children giggling]

- [kid 1] I'll catch it.

- [kid 2] Look.

[Tully] It's not healthy to worry so much.

Hmm. I'm fine.

Alfred E. Neuman.

"What? Me, worry?"

Exactly. Look, you'll get kissed

under the fireworks like you're hoping.

How'd you know

I wanted to be kissed under fireworks?

Because all human females

want to be kissed under fireworks.

[Kate chuckles]

Lisa-Karen, do you want to be kissed

under the fireworks?

No, but thanks for asking.

[Tully chuckles]

[indistinct chatter]

[classical music playing]

[grill sizzling]

[indistinct chatter]

So, here we are.

Bicentennial.

Yeah, it's like

It's Whoa.

200 years of America, so crazy.

Yeah.

Uh

- sh*t. Sorry.

- [Kate] Oh, no. It's okay.

Stupid fence.

- Um

- [Eugene chuckles nervously]

So, uh, did you see the Freedom Train

when it came through

[Kate gasps]

Wow.

You're a really good kisser.

Man, I am so glad Tully turned me down.

I ended up with the right girl.

What?

Uh, I asked her out, but she said no.

Told me to go for you instead.

I wouldn't have, but I'm glad I did.

You're sexy, you know?

I didn't see it before, but I see it now.

[tender music playing]

Thanks. Thank you. [chuckles]

And you just sprinkle

crushed Fritos on top,

bake at 350 for like 20 minutes.

- Sounds great for a busy Tuesday.

- [both chuckle]

Bruce and I are on the grapefruit diet.

He hates it, but he can't cheat,

because he doesn't even know

how to turn on the oven.

[all chuckle]

I'm gonna get more punch.

You want some, hon?

Oh, no, I don't drink.

Me either. Just weekends

and after 6:00 on weekdays.

She means 6:00 a.m.

Bunny! You're so bad.

Did they make you go to one of those

alcohol meetings, Dorothy? In jail?

Yeah, when I wasn't making license plates

or fashioning shivs.

[chuckles]

[chuckles]

Don't listen to her. She loves to judge.

Not me though.

I'm actually looking for

some of those special diet pills.

Know what I'm talking about?

You can't get them at the drugstore,

but maybe you know someone

with a connection.

[chuckles]

[inhales]

Yeah, sorry, I I can't help you.

[upbeat rock music playing]

[indistinct chatter]

[horn blows]

[music continues faintly]

[Tully yelps]

Oh my God.

[moans]

[Tully breathing heavily]

[both moan]

[both breathing heavily]

[both moaning]

[both exhale]

- [Danny chuckles]

- That was top-notch.

[panting] You were stellar.

- Couldn't have done it without you.

- [both breathing heavily]

- It was really a team effort, you know?

- [chuckles]

- [objects clattering]

- [Tully laughs]

Shh!

[Tully giggling]

[Tully sighs]

Am I a mess?

Do I look like I just had sex?

- Definitely!

- Your shirt's buttoned wrong. [chuckles]

Oh sh*t.

Okay.

- You get out there. Get us some drinks.

- Yeah.

And I'll come out in a few seconds

- Yeah.

- and save us from the office gossip.

Yeah, good call.

[Tully chuckles]

[Danny] Oh, wait, wait, wait.

[Tully chuckles]

- Okay, bye.

- [continues chuckling]

- [all cheering]

- Cheers!

[Kate] Mmm.

So, do you guys

have Fourth of July in Australia?

We do, but we call it Thursday.

Are there fireworks?

Oh, hey, speaking of,

should we head over to the park

and stake out a spot before it's crowded?

Yes, good call.

I am a fireworks maniac. Let's go!

I'm actually gonna wait for Tully,

so we'll see you in a bit.

Okay, cool. You want to come now, Johnny?

[sucks teeth] Oh, no, that's all right.

I'll I'll wait for Tully too.

- Sounds good. Well, I'll save you a spot.

- Okay.

Oh yeah, and you too, Kate.

- [Kate clears throat]

- [Johnny chuckles]

- Wow.

- [Johnny] Don't start.

She does not care that I exist.

She just said she's gonna save you a spot.

Well, I care that you exist,

and that's why I'm moving in with you.

And I cannot wait.

- You told Tully?

- No, not yet. I will tonight. I swear.

Good, because we just signed

a lease for a whole year.

[Kate chuckles]

Although, I can't see us wanting

to leave that place anytime soon.

It has got everything we need.

Well, I mean, not everything.

Eventually, we're gonna need more space.

Nah, it's got two whole bathrooms!

It is dead-set decadent.

Right, but for the kids.

We got the extra bedroom, so I guess

that's fine for when we have our first,

but realistically, who wants to have

more than one baby in a loft?

I guess it could work

for our first two if we got bunk beds.

Or just regular beds.

They don't have to be bunk.

You don't like bunk?

Oh, I got nothing against bunk beds,

per se, I just

You said the first two?

Uh, well, I was thinking four,

but that is not necessary.

I could do three.

[Johnny scoffs]

That's a magic number,

although someone

always ends up getting left out.

Or two is fine,

unless the second one's twins.

We could give one away,

but that might be sad.

Or one?

I mean, you do want one kid, right?

I guess we never had

this conversation, Mularkey.

I just figured you'd know me

well enough to know

that the maximum number of kids

I want to have is

zero.

But obviously, you know me well enough

to know that I want kids, plural.

I am supposed to be a mom.

I guess I just wasn't even

thinking about that.

I mean,

you know I don't want to get married.

We talked about it.

Yeah, but kids is different.

I figured, eventually,

everyone wants to have

Not everyone.

I had a terrible childhood.

I don't ever want to be a father.

Kate! There you are.

I need to show you something. Now. Come.

[sighs]

You okay?

- Huh?

- You seem off.

Oh, it's fine. I just, um

What do you want to show me?

[exhales] What does that look like?

[laughing]

Danny fake laughing

at one of Stan's lawyer jokes?

No.

That is Stan offering Danny

the anchor job.

Oh, Tul, you're imagining things.

- Congratulations. [chuckles]

- Thank you. Thank you, Stan.

Okay. I mean, they could be shaking hands

and congratulating for a lot of reasons.

Damn it.

This is such bullshit.

If he thinks I'll take this laying down,

he has once again underestimated me.

- It's Independence Day. You go get him!

- Yeah!

[laughing]

Well, I guess that's it then.

Yes. I was just talking to Danny

about the, uh, anchor position.

Oh, I gathered.

I saw the boys club chumming it up.

I must say,

I'm disappointed but not surprised.

You are a male chauvinist

who lacks the imagination to see

that a woman is capable

of being weekend anchor.

I guess I can take heart knowing

if not for your prejudice and my boobs,

I'd have probably gotten that job.

You did get that job.

Danny pulled himself from the running.

You're the new KPOC weekend anchor!

- What?

- Mm-hmm.

Oh!

Wow.

Okay, thank you.

Thank you, Stan! You are the best.

Thank you.

Oh, and, um

I'm sorry about that whole

male chauvinist thing.

Mm-hmm.

Okay. Thanks, Stan.

- [Tully] Whoo!

- [all chuckling]

[indistinct chatter]

Mularkeys, you made it!

- Yay!

- [Margie] Aw. [chuckles]

- [Tully] Yay!

- Hey, there she is!

- Oh, Bud!

- [Bud chuckles]

I love it. Hi, honey.

Oh!

- We were just talking about the special.

- Oh.

It was so lovely and intimate.

That was really something.

- Thank you, guys. You're the best.

- [Bud] So good.

Yeah, it was really great, Tul.

We loved it.

He cried his eyes out. So adorable.

- [Margie] That's nice. [chuckles]

- [Bud] Yeah.

You boys, you It's nice.

It's just nice that you're here together

as a couple of of men in love.

Okay, wow, Mom, relax.

It's only been, like, four dates.

Five! And I, for one,

think it's been very nice.

- [Bud chokes, coughs]

- [Margie chuckles]

Hey, could I get a patriot punch? Thanks.

- [Johnny] Hey, there.

- Hey!

Great party.

Oh, thanks.

- You and Charlie having fun?

- [sucks teeth] Uh, sure. Yeah, yeah.

I was talking to Marah just now,

and she seemed fairly sulky.

- Oh.

- What's up?

Ashley has not shown up yet,

but Marah does not wanna talk about it.

Noted.

Oh God, I hate it when she's in pain.

- It's worse pain than when I'm in pain.

- Mmm.

She'll be all right. Either Ashley

will show up and Marah will be happy,

- or I will TP the biatch's house later.

- [Johnny chuckles]

Oh, you're a good mom.

Yeah, just ask Marah.

You are, you know you are.

And you were a good wife.

I probably should have said this,

well, a long time ago,

and maybe this is

the therapy talking, but

I'm really glad we got married

and had our daughter,

even if the marriage didn't work out.

I won't ever regret

being your husband or Marah's father.

[Kate exhales]

Me neither.

[Johnny sighs, inhales]

- Look at us. We're so healthy now.

- [Johnny exhales]

It's kinda sickening, right? [exhales]

To being sickeningly healthy.

All right.

[Johnny chuckles]

[chuckling]

Whoa! Watch it.

Those got gunpowder in them!

[Tully] Please, don't be such a baby.

- You wanna throw one?

- My mom says I'm not allowed.

[Tully chuckles] Of course.

[snapper pops]

Kate, what happened? Are you all right?

- I don't need your pity cast-offs, okay?

- What are you talking about?

I know that Eugene only went for me

because you rejected him.

- It's not like that. He really likes you.

- No, no. I don't want to hear it.

That was my first kiss, and you ruined it.

You You only get one first kiss, Tully.

Kate, don't blame her.

It's not like she did anything with him.

Not like the other night in the barn.

Can you leave us alone for two seconds?

- What happened?

- I don't know what she's talking about.

She had intercourse with your brother.

Sexual intercourse.

What? That's not funny.

Wow.

So, all that sh*t

about us not needing boys?

"We're career women.

Today is our Declaration of Independence."

That was just a cover-up for the fact

that you're banging my brother?

It's not like that!

I don't want to hear it. I defend you

when people say sh*t about you

and they call you names,

and all you do is lie.

I don't know who you are,

but you are not my friend.

Kate

[somber music playing]

[sighs]

Hi, sexy.

[chuckles]

Yeah, you look like you could use a drink.

You want some punch?

- No, thanks.

- Ah.

Do you want a punch?

Oh. That's cute.

[upbeat music playing]

You know,

I heard a thing or two about you.

That's funny.

I heard a thing or two about you.

From your wife.

Are you still struggling

with the heartbreak of jock itch?

- [chuckles] Hey.

- [Cloud grunts]

[whispers] Why don't you

come back with me Come on!

[Cloud exhales]

Uptight bitch.

[upbeat music continues]

[indistinct yells]

[sighs]

[exhales]

Bicentennials only come, what,

every 200 years?

They only come around once.

All the more reason to celebrate.

[Lisa-Karen] You're Tully's mom, right?

- I see the family resemblance.

- [Cloud gulps]

Sit on it.

[Tully] This changes everything.

I mean, I feel like this huge weight

has been lifted off my shoulders.

Doing the documentary was

really emotionally draining,

but connecting with my mom in this new way

and finding out the truth about my father

[breathes deeply]

It was so worth it.

I feel like I'm finally free.

- No, they f*ck you up, your mom and dad.

- Mmm.

They may not mean to, but they do.

You know, they fill you

with the faults they had

and add some extra just for you.

Wow.

That's so deep.

- That was Philip Larkin.

- Oh.

I'm getting my Master's

in poetry at U-dub.

Should you be getting high

while you're on duty?

- Look, I am a professional.

- Hmm.

Besides, I drive way better stoned.

- Hey, do you want this car?

- [inhales]

Nah, I suck at stick.

- Mmm.

- [exhales]

Poor little car.

Nobody wants her.

["Feels So Good" by Daniel Dove,

Richard Searle & Patrick Hagenaar playing]

Feels so good ♪

[laughter, indistinct chatter]

Cloud!

Come on, get out here!

- I'm gonna head out soon.

- [Tully] What?

We've barely hung out.

You You can't leave before the fireworks.

It's a party.

I see what you're doing, Tallulah.

Celebrating?

[Cloud] Numbing yourself.

You thought that finding your dad

would make it all better, and it didn't.

- Jesus, Cloud.

- I get it.

I do.

You think that you're over it,

that you finally found

that one thing that's gonna fix it

so you can be free.

Every time I thought I found

the answer somewhere out there,

it didn't last,

because it's not out there, babe.

It is in here.

This is where you need to do the work.

Spare me the Tony Robbins seminar.

I'm glad you're like a Zen goddess now

who doesn't need a car,

but just because

you finally told me about my father

doesn't mean you get to start acting

like a mother.

You don't actually know

what I've been through,

what you put me through.

Feels so ♪

So don't lecture me

when I'm finally celebrating my freedom.

Okay?

Feels so good ♪

Feels so ♪

[laughter]

Feels so good ♪

Feels so ♪

[music halts]

Is everything okay?

Where's Ashley?

She's not coming.

She's at another party

with her new boyfriend, so yeah.

Aw, sweetie. I'm so sorry. That sucks.

It's whatever. I don't even care.

Come here.

Hey. Why aren't you guys

down on the dance floor?

- And why does everyone look sad?

- [Kate exhales]

- It's America's birthday.

- Ashley's not coming.

She's with her boyfriend.

Oh, f*ck her.

- She's a little assh*le.

- [Kate chuckles]

You are too good for her. You know what?

Take these

wear them like a shield.

You know that diamonds

are the strongest substance on Earth.

- What? No! Absolutely not!

- [Tully] Yes!

- Why not?

- Yeah, why the hell not, Katie-Kate?

Because she is a child

and these are very expensive.

[Tully] For God's sakes, lighten up!

Someone has to let me

give them a gift today.

Yeah, Mom, lighten up.

- [both chuckle]

- Come on! Let's go dance!

Come on, come on, come on.

[upbeat hip-hop music playing]

[all chuckling]

[Tully] Whoo!

[chuckles continue]

Should we get in there?

Oh, no.

- Oh, come on, come on!

- Sure.

- [hip-hop music continues]

- [Marah chuckles]

Hey, thanks so much

for welcoming me to the party.

Of course! I'm so glad

you and Johnny could

- [Charlie] Whoa!

- [both scream]

- [crowd gasps]

- Oh my God!

[Kate coughing, choking]

[Kate continues coughing]

[Kate exhales, coughs]

Y'all can't keep up with us now ♪

[coughs]

[Charlie exhales]

Wow.

Oh my God, honey, that was so crazy.

Are you okay?

Oh my God.

Lottie, I am so Charlie, I am so sorry.

I lost my balance and I tried to stop you

from falling into the pool,

but I couldn't get my

Kate, it's fine.

I think it's hilarious. [chuckles]

- [Kate] I'm sorry. Oh God. I'm so sorry.

- Now it's a party.

Whoo!

[all cheering]

I'm just I'm gonna get you a towel.

Okay. [chuckles]

[upbeat music playing]

[both] Whoo!

[Cloud] Whoo!

[chuckles]

- Cloud. Maybe we should go home.

- What? What's up? Maybe we should what?

- We should go home.

- No, I don't need a babysitter.

[Cloud grunts, murmurs]

[Cloud sighs]

I'm a good mom, Tully.

I wore this outfit for you.

My crotch is itching so bad

because the fabric doesn't breathe.

[exhales]

Itches so bad [murmurs]

And I have fruit punch on my shirt.

[exhales]

- [woman] Oh!

- [moans]

- [whistles]

- What?

[exhales]

What?

What?

Take a picture. It'll last longer.

[boy chuckles]

[babbles]

- [Tully] Yeah.

- What? [chuckles]

- [Tully] Can we please go home? Let's go.

- [Cloud] Whoo! Buzzkill, baby! Buzzkill.

- I want this for the road.

- [Lisa-Karen] Wow.

- Those two are a pair.

- ["The Star-Spangled Banner" playing]

- The Slut Twins.

- Ugh, shut the f*ck up.

[Kate sighs]

[Tully sighs]

- Thanks, Kate.

- [Kate] I got you, babe.

[fireworks bursting]

[door opens]

- Hey.

- Hey.

Well, I heard you threw

the anchor competition.

I can't believe you would do that for me,

but you didn't have to.

I could've gotten it on my own.

- I know that better than anybody.

- [Tully chuckles]

I didn't do it for you, Tully.

I got a job offer in New York.

A new cable sports channel.

I got a call about an hour ago.

I leave tomorrow.

- Tomorrow?

- I know.

I thought about staying for you.

- For us, but

- I wouldn't want you to do that.

Look, don't worry.

You don't last long as a weekend anchor.

- Gee, thanks.

- Because you're meant for great things.

Tully, this is just the beginning for you.

We both know that.

I may be the one leaving,

but I have a feeling that, to me at least,

you'll always be the one

that got away, Tully Hart.

[inhales shakily]

[door opens]

[upbeat music playing]

[exhales]

[tender music playing]

It was only a matter of time

before the kid thing came up.

Why do we have to worry about that now?

We're in love.

We're moving into a loft together.

The future will figure itself out.

But we don't even want the same things.

You don't want to get married

or have kids, and I do.

More than anything.

There's time to figure that out.

We're young, Kate.

Figure out what, though?

I want kids and a husband

and a stable home,

and and you want adventure and freedom

and a job that takes you

all over the world.

[sighs]

And I want you to have what you want.

I also want you.

And I want you too.

But what's the endgame here?

One of us just gives up their dreams

and then resents the other one forever?

You can love someone

with all of your heart,

and it's still not enough.

Wait

Are you breaking up with me?

It's still going to be easier now

than if we have to divvy up all of our

record albums in our fabulous loft

like Ally Sheedy and Judd Nelson did

in St. Elmo's Fire.

And that's what would happen.

We're not on the same page.

We're not even in the same book, Johnny.

And

I can't believe I'm saying any of this,

because I love you so much,

but it's gonna be a lot harder if we wait.

[Johnny exhales shakily]

You know that.

[Tully] Well, that was painful.

You think it's okay

that we just left Cloud on the couch?

She's passed out cold.

I don't think

she can cause any more trouble tonight.

[Kate exhales]

Thank you.

Of course.

- Honestly, Kate, about Eugene, I didn't

- Oh. Who cares?

- His breath smelled like jerky

- [both chuckle]

and when he kissed me,

- his tongue felt like a slug in my mouth.

- Mmm.

[both chuckle]

Besides, I don't think we should

ever let a stupid boy come between us.

Agreed.

It's kind of weird, but even though

my first kiss wasn't at all magical, um,

now that it's happened, I feel free.

Like I don't have to obsess

about it anymore.

And your next kiss will be better.

[Kate chuckles]

I'm really sorry I freaked out.

And I think you and Sean

are gonna make a great couple.

And if you get married,

we get to be sisters, so

No, it's not like that.

It was a one-time thing.

But I'm really glad that it happened.

I feel free too.

[fireworks bursting]

- Is that all there is? ♪

- [Tully chuckles]

If that's all there is, my friends ♪

Then let's keep dancing ♪

[both chuckling]

I love you.

We're just both free, single ladies now.

- Yeah.

- [Tully sighs]

And you know what?

I love our apartment.

What?

Most of all, I love living with you.

[fireworks continue bursting]

[sighs] Maybe I'll wait here

till everybody leaves.

I mean, it can't be more

than a couple hours, right?

It's fine.

Seriously, hardly anyone even noticed.

[chuckles]

["Is That All There Is" playing]

- Wait, you put this on the playlist?

- It is our freedom song.

- If that's all there is, my friend ♪

- [chuckles]

Then let's keep dancing ♪

Let's break out the booze ♪

And have a ball ♪

- [both chuckling]

- [fireworks continue bursting]

Uh [clears throat]

Charlie and I are taking off.

I'm just gonna go there.

I cannot tell you how sorry I am

for pushing Charlie in the pool.

It's okay. It was an accident.

Was it?

I'm not so sure. I think maybe part of me

wanted to push Charlie in the pool.

[inhales] Um,

I have to admit I'm kind of mad at you

for being so healthy,

for just moving on and feeling so free

and getting past us

when I am so clearly not.

And I know that's probably what everybody

who gets divorced has to do.

You just gotta power through

until you feel differently,

but I'm just not so good

at pretending and

I know there's a million reasons

why we split up,

but right now

I can't remember any of them.

All I know is that I

still really love you.

What about Calvin?

Who?

Oh, Calvin. No, I'm not

We're not I mean, not

- Not really.

- [chuckles]

I, uh

I came here the other night

to tell you that I still love you, but

You did?

But you were with him.

No, I wasn't with him. I was just

trying to get over you.

[tender music playing]

[fireworks continue bursting]

You pushed someone in a pool for me.

[Kate chuckles]

[Calvin] Um [clears throat]

[Kate] Oh my God.

- Calvin, I'm so sorry. I am so, so sorry.

- No, no. No worries, Kate.

I just came up to tell you

I was about to take off.

[Kate exhales]

I had a feeling about you two.

[Kate chuckles]

Um

- [Johnny clears throat]

- [Kate exhales]

[tender music continues]

[fireworks continue bursting]

[valet exhales]

You're really pretty.

Uh-oh.

I think I'm

Mmm.

[Tully] What happened with Johnny?

He's driving Charlie home

to tell her that we're back together.

Oh!

About f*cking time.

- I think this calls for a grand gesture.

- We do not want the car, Tul.

I thought that TV special

was gonna fix me.

[sighs]

This was supposed to be

my Declaration of Independence.

I was gonna be free.

You are free.

To keep growing.

You're a work in progress.

We all are.

Independence is bullshit.

That is not a thing.

We all need each other.

I know I need you.

I need you too.

Promise me that we will

always be there for each other.

Cross my heart.

- [Tully] Can I sleep over?

- [Kate] Of course.

You know,

- I really think Marah would love that car.

- [chuckling]

[snorts]

["The Star-Spangled Banner" playing]

[music fades]

- [sirens wailing]

- [indistinct chatter]

- [man] Get a move on.

- [horn honks]

[indistinct chatter over radio]

[Tully] Marah!

- [man] Sir? Sir!

- [Tully groans]

[Tully] Marah! Marah!

[ambulance doors shut]

- [siren wailing]

- [engine accelerating]

[radio beeps]

[woman] I have two females

in critical condition

en route to Harborview Medical.

ETA is six minutes.

Repeat, six minutes out.

Alert, trauma team.

Patients with multiple injuries.

T-spine collars have been applied.

Mechanism of injury

is a multiple-vehicle collision.

Vitals are BP 90 over 60.

Repeat, 90 over 60.

BPM is 130.

[woman continues indistinctly, fades]