♪ A good thing is hard
to find ♪
♪ A good thing
is hard to find ♪
♪ I've been lucky
♪ For a long time
♪ But a good thing, babe
♪ Is so very hard to find
I'm still on the
studio lot waiting for Randall.
My lunch meeting
finished early
and he's still talking with the
producers for this next movie.
Pitching me for the lead role.
He'll drop me off at
my 1:00PM appointment
so I just need you to leave
my convertible
at the Wilshire Valet.
Alright, Katie.
I'll see you later.
Oh hey, Randall.
So, what'd they say?
How'd it go?
I'm sorry, Madeline,
they passed.
They what?!
I thought you said it was
a sure thing?
I know.
I'm as surprised
as you are.
Look, I'm sure this isn't
the news you wanted to get
on your birthday, but...
My birthday is next week.
Thirty years you're my agent,
you still don't know
when my birthday is.
So who'd they cast instead?
Suzy James.
- Suzy James?
- Mm-hm.
Suzy's Mercedes probably still
has the training wheels on it.
Madeline, hello?
Are you hearing this,
Richard?
Yes, I know, sweetheart.
Something else will come along.
I just know it.
Let's go.
Just take a deep breath, Madeline.
Look, the meeting
wasn't all bad.
There's another role.
Here. Take another look.
I know you're not suggesting
I play the murderess
to that little toddler.
Suzy's 27 years old.
That toddler's streaming deal's
worth $200 million.
Madeline,
would you just consider it?
Why don't you stop taking
his side, Richard?
I, I'm not siding with anyone.
I just, I called you
to let you know
that I'm gonna stay another
night at the beach house.
Are you gonna be ok?
Yeah. Yeah, I'll be fine.
I'll be fine.
I'll ring you later.
Maddie. I'm just saying as
a friend, and as an advisor,
that you are becoming a woman
of a certain age
and maybe that's something
to think about moving forward.
That's all I do think about.
So, Madeline, I've studied
your scans.
And?
Well...
It needs to come out soon.
But I want you to have
a biopsy first.
Take your time.
Hey, this
is Richard.
Leave me a message.
Richard, I really need
you right now.
I'm gonna head out
to the beach house.
I'll see you soon.
Richard?
Would you check out
this view, huh?
Well hello, Suzy James.
Ah... Madeline, it, it...
this isn't what it...
Richard, don't even try it!
You, out.
Yep. I'll, I'll, I'll call...
Look, honey,
let's talk about this.
This is it, Richard.
Ok, I'm sorry. I...
That's what you said
the last time.
But, I...
I mean, did you... Did you
ever care about me?
Or was I just good
for business?
Madeline, let's just cool down
and talk about this.
Come here.
This is my house.
Built with my money.
From my work.
I want you out of it.
I never want to see you again.
Madeline, she means
nothing to me.
I need you out of this house. Tonight.
Are you ok?
What is that?
Oh, it's my friend Sarah's.
You met her last year
when she taught you
how to dive for that lake
scene you did.
I asked you if she could stay
over in the guest suite
overnight before she leaves
for Montana tomorrow
and you said yes.
- I did?
- Yes.
- Well, fine.
- Ok.
Is something wrong?
Yes.
More than usual?
Yes. Calls?
Uh, Dr. Wiseley called,
he said Dr. Moore can see you
anytime in the next 12 days.
After that, he will be
volunteering overseas
for the next three months
and he left his contact
information in New York.
Are you going
to New York?
Yes?
Um, Richard keeps calling.
I don't want to talk to him. Ever.
And I need you to call
a locksmith,
change all the locks
in the beach house
no matter what it costs, by
the end of the day tomorrow.
Ok.
Who else?
Grace Ballard from the...
You know what?
I'm done for the day.
I'll call everybody
back tomorrow.
Just leave all the numbers
in the kitchen and you can go.
Of course.
Have a good night.
So Madeline,
I've studied your scans.
It needs to come out soon.
But I want you to have
a biopsy first.
Just to be on the safe side.
It's a straightforward procedure
and I have a colleague in town
who can take care of it for you.
I don't want to do it in L.A.
Everyone will know.
What about New York?
Well, I can recommend
a Dr. Moore.
Take your time.
Richard, I really
need you right now.
You are becoming
a woman of a certain age
and maybe that's something
to think about.
Ok.
Hello, this is Grace Ballard.
Hi, this is Madeline Ellis,
I'm returning your call
from yesterday.
Hello, Ms. Ellis, thank you
for returning our call.
You're welcome.
How can I help you?
I am an adoptees
rights advocate
for the New York Association
of Children and Families.
Oh, you did get this year's
check, right?
Yes.
You've been so generous with
your donations over the years.
But I'm not calling
about that.
May I first ask you
a few questions?
Sure.
Your full name is Madeline
Rebecca Ellison,
is that correct?
That's my legal name.
And are you the same
Madeline Rebecca Ellison
who gave up a baby girl
on April 3rd, 1984?
Ms. Ellis?
Are you still there?
Yes.
Is that correct,
Ms. Ellis?
I need to confirm
that information
before I discuss this
any further.
Yes. I gave up a baby
in 1984.
Then I'm calling on behalf
of your birth daughter.
She has contacted
the aid society
in search of her birth mother.
According to our records,
that is you.
And in her file there is a
handwritten note signed by you
that states that
she may contact you
after her 18th birthday,
if she wishes.
There is?
Yes. So the question is,
would you be willing
to accept contact?
Ms. Ellis?
Uh, no. Thank you.
Goodbye.
Katie, call my driver.
I'm going to New York.
Mmmhmm. Well, no, I'd like
to talk to Gary, please.
Is he coming?
Um...
Alright, I'm heading out.
Who are you?
I'm Sarah.
We met before.
I taught you how to swim
for that movie.
Oh, right, you.
Can one of you guys run upstairs
and get the rest of my suitcases
and bring them down
to the driveway, please?
I'm on hold.
Do you mind, Sarah?
Fine.
How do you know her?
We dated in college but
it didn't really work out.
But we've stayed the best
of friends ever since.
Hello? Gary!
No, she only wants you.
Is there another
bus available?
Luxury touring coach.
Ok, thank you.
I'll tell her.
Uh, he has your bu...
uh, touring coach in Detroit
being repainted
as per your instructions.
I need to leave now, Katie.
Right now.
Do you want to fly?
You know I don't fly.
My heart is racing
just thinking about it.
Ok, I can arrange another
driver but it'll take a...
You know what, I will
drive myself.
Madeline, you can't drive
to New York.
This is crazy.
You can't drive yourself
across the country.
You can barely drive yourself
across town.
I'll find you another driver,
just give me a minute.
No, it's perfect.
It'll give me a chance to think.
It's just what I need.
Uh, can you get those bags
over here, please?
Hey, I remember you now.
You got me to dive headfirst
in some water
and I don't even swim.
Yeah, that's me.
Do you need anything else
from me today or can I go?
You should drive me
to New York.
Madeline!
Me?
Yeah, you're young.
Young people are always looking
to make a buck.
Plus you said you were going
to Montreal
or someplace, right?
Montana.
Practically on your way.
I'll pay you.
What, what did we pay Gary
the last time he took me
to New York?
Oh, I don't remember exactly,
but it was a lot.
Plus gas and lodging.
I'll pay you what I paid him.
Plus gas and lodging?
Yes.
Oh no.
How about my trip from New York
to Montana?
I'll pay for that too.
And we take my car?
Why?
Because my stuff
and your stuff
are not gonna fit
in this car.
Plus, kayak has to go on top.
Yeah, and it would ruin
my roof.
Yes, it would.
Can you get me there
in the next 12 days?
Oh, with time to spare.
- Deal.
- Deal.
Let's go!
Oh boy.
Does that mean we're...
Does that mean
we're leaving now?
It looks like.
Is she always like this?
Yes, but this is
a prize winner.
Let's go!
Alright.
- Ok.
- sh**t.
I got it, it's fine.
Have fun.
Be careful with those.
Very expensive.
♪ I hear the call
of the highway ♪
♪ Where the world stops... ♪
♪ There's no need for, destination
♪ We'll be driving anyway ♪
- Madeline.
-
- Madeline?
-
- Madeline!
- Huh?
- Your phone.
- Oh.
Hi, Katie.
What do you want me to do
about your calls?
Tell 'em I'll call 'em
all back.
And cancel all my appointments
for the next three weeks.
Ok. And, just so you know,
Richard came by.
Just after you two left.
He did?
What did you tell him?
That we were out.
Good. And tell him if he steps
foot there one more time,
or at the beach house,
you're calling the police.
Oh, it's Randall, Katie.
I gotta go.
Hey, Randall.
You got a script for me?
A lead this time.
Hi, Madeline.
Richard, what are you doing
with Randall's phone?
Well, Randall thought it
would be a good idea
if, that, you know, maybe
you and I talked and,
and made up.
He only has your best interest
at heart.
Richard, your voice
is literally making me carsick
right now.
Say what you have to say
in the next ten seconds.
Just, give him a chance
Madeline, please.
Sweetheart, I, I'm sorry.
I was being...
You're breaking up,
Richard!
Where are we?
We're right outside
of Barstow.
Can we listen
to some music?
Yeah, sure.
Maybe we could listen
to something,
with less noise?
Uh, yeah sure.
That's better.
You and my grandma can get
concert tickets together.
♪ ... This heart it seems ♪
♪ Sweet world to you ♪
♪ This heart has wings ♪
Madeline, I can't drive anymore.
I need to sleep.
We're gonna stay here?
Yeah.
Just the perfect end
to a perfect day.
Ulgh!
hirping]
♪ ... not an option
Alright, let's go.
♪ Driving as fast
as I can go
Traffic's gonna start
in 30.
♪ I've thought about it
for a long time
♪ Should I stay
or should I go
♪ Something's out there
for me waiting
♪ If I don't move
I'll never know
♪ And the sky is dressed
in scarlet
♪ As I take upon
this flight
♪ Roses in my head ♪
♪ Is a fire in the night ♪
♪ Put a smile upon my face ♪
♪ And a can of kerosene ♪
♪ Throw caution
to the wind...
The AC doesn't work?
It is on. It's on as high
as it can go.
It's blowing out hot air.
I mean, it's just circulating
the air.
Doesn't smell like
it's circulating.
What was that?
I don't know.
How did that happen?
We ran over something.
It happens.
I threw my cell phone
out the window.
I... I can't call anybody.
We're on a deadline.
Calm down.
I didn't throw my phone
out a window
and we have time to spare.
What are you doing?
What are you doing?
What, you think it's gonna
run better with less luggage?
You can't leave
my luggage
out on the side of the road
like that.
I'm trying to get
to the spare tire
and I can't do that
until I have moved
the entire third floor
of Saks Fifth Avenue.
Well, you know, if you had
cared for this car better,
this might not have happened.
Let's not talk about
holding up, shall we?
Need to borrow a pair
of shoes?
No. Thank you.
These are more comfortable than
anything I've seen you wear.
Grace before comfort.
Those do not look comfortable.
You know what, who are you
to talk to me like this?
I'm paying you for this.
You're right.
I am a hired contractor
paid to take you from
point A to point B.
Kind of like a piece
of furniture.
And you need me more than
I need you.
Especially now that you're stuck
in the middle of nowhere
in a pair of
fancy high heels.
- Fine.
- Fine!
And I thought Katie
was exaggerating.
What do you mean?
Katie love me.
Katie's paid to love you.
Well maybe I should
fire her then.
Fire Katie?
Katie would walk through fire
for you.
And how many people in your life
can you say that about?
You know what?
Just fix the car.
- Fine.
- Fine.
Madeline.
Can't fix the car
with you in it.
- Fine.
- Fine.
Oh.
Watch out in those heels.
You know, you're
really messing
with people's heads, Madeline.
I mean, who would expect you
to be at a place like this?
Certainly not me.
What's wrong? Is there
something in it?
I don't drink out of plastic.
Really?
Hi.
Oh, how sweet.
Oh, good with kids,
are we?
Change places with me
before I commit a crime.
Mother of the year.
Can you just keep
an eye on my boat?
Your boat?
What's wrong with my boat?
Just seems so inessential.
That boat is made of 100
percent recycled plastic.
A company from L.A.
is paying for me to test it
on rapids for people to enjoy.
So I think that that's
a win-win.
Ok.
Look, my ambitions might not
match your standards of glamour,
but, from what I've seen,
being rich and famous
hasn't made you the most
fantastic human being.
Can we have the check,
please?
I would choose my life
over yours any day.
Thank you.
And, could we please
get this woman a glass?
I mean you can't expect her
to drink out of plastic,
it's Madeline Ellis, folks.
That's a little more like it.
You don't know anything
about that.
I actually didn't even know
that they still played this
on the radio.
Yes.
♪ Now and then when
I think about it
♪ It's almost like
you were never gone
♪ If I try to be
real about it
♪ I'm pretty sure
that it's...
♪ You were young,
and wild and beautiful
♪ I was lost in your
emerald eyes
♪ You made me think
I could have it all...
We're changing that when
we get back on the road.
We've been listening
to your music all day.
Yeah. It's my car.
Well, it's my money
you're taking.
Or do I have to pay extra
for music privileges?
If you want to fly,
you can.
No.
Why are you scared of flying?
I'm not... I'm not scared
of flying.
It's just that I don't like it.
I don't like being squeezed up
in a small space
with all those people
and everybody asking me
for my autograph and selfies
and I have to be nice.
Madeline, we all know that
you can afford a private jet.
Why are we going
to New York?
Would you be nice to me if
I asked you for an autograph?
Fine.
What, what is,
what's going on?
My car just doesn't like
the altitude.
We should have reached
the interstate by now though.
Can I please just
turn on my GPS?
No. I do not want to hear
that thing talk.
Besides, I like reading maps.
And telling me what to do.
Exactly.
Uh-oh.
Uh-oh? Uh-oh what?
Oh my god!
Is that a fire?
No, we're-
It's a fire!
No, we're overheating.
It's fine.
It's fine, it's fine,
it's fine.
Overheating? It's-
We're overheating.
Got smoke!
It's on fire!
You've never seen a car
overheat before, Madeline?
No way.
That is smoke.
It's steam.
That's smoke, Sarah.
I know smoke
when I see smoke.
I don't want
any of that smoke.
It's steam, Madeline.
It's just steam.
It's smoke!
Oh!
Really?
Oh, I'm not getting that.
You know, she looks
just like-
Don't.
But...
Just.
Like I don't know
the difference
between smoke and steam.
That was smoke.
My favorite pair of shoes...
Well, there's a hotel
two blocks over.
Hotel? What do we
need a hotel for?
Just fix the car
so we can leave.
Ma'am! Ma'am.
It's... may take
a couple days
to find a radiator to fit
this old car.
Ulgh!
You said you wanted to take
the scenic route.
You could rent a car
down valley.
I'm not leaving my gear.
Oh, for the love of...
Ok fine, if you want
to drive yourself,
be my guest.
Keep your money.
I'm too tired to think
about this.
I'm gonna go check
into the hotel.
You stay here and deal
with this car.
- Fine.
- Fine.
Fine!
Thanks for the jacket.
You're welcome.
Come on. I know she's...
Yeah. Yeah.
You know, the hotel's
that way.
Oh!
Uh, hello.
Hello.
Are you? You're...
Yes, hi, hello.
I would like a suite please
and a room for my companion.
We don't have any suites.
Uh, this is a bed and breakfast.
As in shared bath?
Yes, ma'am.
Oh. Yeah, I don't
share bathrooms
with the general public.
Is there another hotel in town?
Uh, none that are open
in the summer.
This is a ski town.
Fine.
Two rooms, please.
For how long?
To be decided.
Of course.
♪ I'm selfish
♪ That much I know
♪ When I saw you
couldn't look away ♪
♪ Kept on looking,
thought I heard you say ♪
♪ Is it you, is it really you
♪ Mmmm
♪ Whoaaaa ♪
♪ Is it really you
♪ Whoaaa
♪ I've been lookin for
♪ Is it real,
could it ever be ♪
♪ Is it you? On Dufferin
Avenue ♪
♪ I'm helpless
♪ Muses are hollow
Minor chords follow ♪
♪ You're selfish
But I'm dying to know ♪
♪ Is it really you
♪ Whoaaaa
♪ I've been looking for
♪ Is it me ♪
♪ Could it ever be
♪ Is it you? On Dufferin
Avenue ♪
♪ I've been looking for you
♪ Whoaaaa
-
- Oh!
Hey!
♪ I've been looking for you
Hello?
You seriously missed out, Madeline.
Hm. Not gonna get me
on one of those canoes.
That is too dangerous.
Well, it's a kayak
not a canoe.
So, we get the car in
the next couple of days.
We should reach Illinois...
Oh, no.
What?
Remember that welder guy
I was telling you about?
Mmmhmm.
He's coming over here
right now.
Hey.
Hello.
Do I recognize you?
Well, I'm...
The woman that passed
my studio.
You should have stopped
to say hi.
Well, yeah that...
that was me.
Alright, there's a pinball
machine over there.
You mind if I join you?
Why not?
Hey Carl, what can I get
you two?
I'll have a martini.
I'll take a beer.
Hope I didn't scare
your friend away.
Well, she's not really
my friend.
She's my driver.
Oh, how fancy.
So, what would a lady
like yourself be doing
sneaking around
a metal shop?
I wanted to say hello.
Well, I guess I'm just not used
to country manners.
Besides, didn't your mom
ever tell you
not to speak to strangers?
It's country trust.
You're from the city.
L.A.
Well, no wonder
you're so jumpy.
Name's Carl.
I'm Madeline.
Yeah, I know who you are,
Ms. Ellis.
Well, you clean up real good, Carl.
Well, it got me a drink
with you.
Well, I guess the shower
was worth it.
Want to make it interesting?
Lowest score buys the beer?
Cool.
How about if I start?
Ladies first.
Uh, yeah, I'll play
then winner plays Stan.
Ah, sounds good.
So how long
were you married?
Nine years.
That's a chunk of time.
Yeah.
Gave her the best three years
of my life.
You're a real prince.
How about you?
Never married.
Never?
No. Very sweet of you
to be so surprised.
Well, you seem like
the real deal to me.
I do?
And you're a great artist.
Did you see my last series?
I did.
But that doesn't mean your
next thing won't be great.
Yeah, but you know
what they say.
You're only as good
as your last project.
No, you're only as good
as your best work
and you've racked up
a lot of great work.
Well, that's generous,
but I appreciate it.
Well. Would you look at that?
You said you wanted
to go next, right?
Yeah.
Cool. Be my guest.
So, how did you end up here?
A commission for
the civic center.
I, uh, fell in love with
the town and never left.
That was 15 years ago.
Wow. Just like that.
Yep. Just like that.
I had a big studio
in Chicago.
Forty employees.
Lots of politics
and managing people
and less and less time to make
art with my own two hands.
Sometimes you just want
to bang some metal
into something beautiful and
forget about everything else.
You know? Simplify.
Simplify.
That is a term I am
unfamiliar with.
Well, I highly recommend it.
Finding the love again
for what you do.
Well, I do miss that.
When I first started out,
everything was an adventure.
All the roles were so fun
and challenging and deep
and satisfying, you know?
Yeah. Hits you in the heart
when it's right.
When it's good, you know.
But those roles don't come
along too much anymore, so...
I think I've hit
my expiration date.
Come on, how many dewy-eyed
coming of age romances
do we need to sit through?
Let's see some backbone
and grit from women like you.
Women with age and experience
and knowledge.
You know, sages in life.
I just, I'm just tired
of the hustle.
So do your own thing.
Think outside the box.
Create your own next act.
Write things down.
Your story.
Let something grow
out of that.
You know?
That makes me really excited
and tired at the same time.
A good lie down
is highly underrated.
Amen to that.
Speaking of the arts,
would you like to go to a
fundraiser cook-out with me
tomorrow night?
Let's see, tomorrow night.
Am I free tomorrow night?
Tomorrow night,
tomorrow night...
Yes. I'm free.
Good. I think you'll like it.
You like children?
Uh, jury's still out on that.
Ok, I'll pick you up at 6:00.
And bring your driver.
How do you know
where I'm staying?
There's only one place to stay
here in the summer.
Ok, well, see you
tomorrow night.
Alright. I'll see
you tomorrow night.
Good night.
Good night.
What?
Nothing, just seemed
like you were fitting in well
with the locals.
Well, I could say the same
thing about you
and your little pinball buddies.
What is it?
Just love places like this.
Old cinemas.
Want to go in?
Are you thinking of doing
something ill*gal tonight?
Well if I was,
I couldn't think of a better
person to do it with than you.
Just when I thought I had
the Madeline Ellis figured out.
It's not gonna be open.
- Oh.
- Madeline.
Country trust. Come on.
Oh, wow.
This is beautiful.
My parents used
to love the movies.
They would go to the theatre
when they were teenagers.
Three to four times a week.
Sit in the front row
and hold hands.
Today's my birthday.
Really? Happy birthday.
Thanks.
My mother was my age
when she died.
That's, um...
Yeah.
It's a big deal.
I get it.
But, you're not your mom.
You're also very hardy.
Don't ever call
an actress hardy.
But you are!
I know you meant it
as a compliment.
And I am.
But, I guess it just makes me
feel a little guilty
that I'll have more time here
than she did.
Don't feel guilty.
I'm sure your mom would want you
to have the most beautiful
and long life that you could
possibly have.
Yeah. Yeah, she would.
Let's go.
Yeah, that's what we did
back in the '80s, girl.
That's what we did!
Oh, man.
Look at that.
That is spectacular.
You don't get that back
in L.A.
No. I don't think I look
up in L.A.
When I was a kid we used
to shine our flashlights
up to the stars and swear that
the light bounced back to us.
Of course we didn't know
then that it takes years
for the light from stars
to get back to us.
And, that they blaze
the brightest
right before they burn out.
That must be
positively dazzling.
They're ok, I guess.
Not the most robust of
compliments, but I'll take it.
Oh hey, the welder
guy Carl
invited us to a cook-out
tomorrow night.
But do you have the appropriate
clothing for a cook-out?
Uh, no, which is why I'll be
borrowing something from you.
When's the car
gonna be fixed?
Day after tomorrow,
but don't worry.
I'll get you to New York
in time.
Yeah, it's ok.
This kind of feels like
a vacation.
It is a vacation.
Which is why tomorrow I am
taking you on a beautiful hike.
Tomorrow when?
Early.
Ulgh.
Oh.
Tired?
Exhausted.
Sit down.
Wouldn't you just k*ll
for a cup of coffee?
Yes.
Me too.
Thanks.
This altitude. I don't know how
mountain people do it.
You get used to it.
And how is there
less oxygen up here
than there is in filthy air
in Los Angeles?
Defies logic.
Madeline, relax.
Take in the forest.
Isn't it beautiful?
I mean, yeah.
If you're into spectacular
emerald forests.
Coffee?
Really?
How about fresh-baked
croissant?
Yes, please!
Look at you.
So, uh, what about
this Carl guy?
Hm. It's just a great conversation
with a mature
fellow artist.
That's it?
I don't need or want
anything else.
At least not right now.
How 'bout you?
Is there a special lady
in your life?
Uh, there was,
but not anymore.
You know-
I really don't want
to talk about it.
Um... But Carl
and the cook-out?
I mean, I'm all for you
having fun, Madeline,
because what's good for you
is good for me.
Know what's good?
This croissant is good.
Mm.
Oh, children.
A lot of 'em.
It's a children's camp.
Hello, Mr. Bowline!
Hi, Jessica.
This is Madeline Ellis
and this is her friend, Sarah.
Hi.
- Hello.
- Hello.
I saw you in a movie once.
- You did? Did you like it?
- Mmmhmm.
- Good.
- You looked younger.
Ah. Well, you know what?
That's what they call in my
business an occupational hazard.
It's what happens when you see
a movie with me in it
and I'm 20-something and then
in real life I walk in
and I'm 50-something.
I know it's kind of shocking,
right?
Shocking to me too.
Well, you still look pretty.
Aw, good save, kid.
See ya later!
You put her up to that,
didn't you?
I wish.
And now, before
we all go off to bed,
who's ready for the final
chapter in our fireside tale?
And you know what that means?
Who is going to act out
our story tonight?
Will it be you?
You?
You?
- I'm... no, I'm semi-retired.
- Come on.
Please?
I thought I was supposed
to be the actress.
You gotta go for it.
I don't have a good feeling
about this.
You gotta go for it.
I don't have a good feeling
about this.
Go have some fun.
- You need to go up there.
-
Woo! Go Madeline!
Alright!
Alright.
When we left off, the girls were
meeting in Julia's basement
to decide what to do with their
find from the railroad yard.
Thank you. Thank you.
That was good.
Alright, everyone.
Time for us to say
our good nights.
This is nice.
Car's fixed.
It's beautiful here,
isn't it?
Yeah, it is.
Thank you for bringing
me here.
You're welcome.
How 'bout I get the car
and you can take your time?
Hello.
Hey.
Hey.
Oh, wow.
This is beautiful.
Yeah, I think
I'm over my slump.
Yeah.
You're leaving,
aren't you?
Yes.
Will you be back?
I don't know.
I made something for you.
It's a notebook.
Just write down whatever
comes to mind.
Whatever means something
to you.
I think you'll figure out
what you want to do next.
Oh, Carl. This is...
This is beautiful.
Thank you.
Well, I'll see you around.
I'll see you around.
Take care of yourself.
You too.
Hey. Let's do something fun.
Ok.
- Yeah?
- Yeah.
Ok, I'm...
I'm a little nervous.
I'm not that strong
of a swimmer.
Oh, don't worry.
You'd hit a rock and die
before you'd drown.
- Really?
I'm kidding.
I did a river movie once.
How is it you keep doing
these lake and river movies
if you're not that great
of a swimmer?
Acting, my friend.
Ah.
And very good stunt people.
Mm-hm.
Alright, what's that
over there?
Uh, rapid.
A rapid? Oh no,
we going this way.
No, Madeline,
I need your help.
No! No, no, no. I don't
know what to do.
What do you need
me to-
Stay in the front
and hold on.
- Like this?
- Yes.
Oh, my gosh!
Alright, stay down and hold on.
You trust me?
No!
Alright, let's go!
Ahhhhhhh!!!!!!
Here we go!
I'm not
a great swimmer!
You got this,
Madeline!
Well, we did it.
You did great.
So this is what
you wanna do, huh?
Drag neophytes like me
down a river?
Yeah, I mean I'd like
to think bigger.
I want a place
in the mountains
where I can have my own
wilderness retreat.
Completely unplug,
just people in nature.
I actually, last summer,
got to do it professionally
for the first time.
Guiding people through
the Grand Canyon.
That's where I met...
Oh! Do tell.
You already know way
too much about me.
Come on.
Um, yeah. That's where
I met Emily.
And we had a lot of fun together
and I was completely in love.
And she was amazing.
What happened?
She found somebody
more amazing.
Yeah, and that hurts,
I know.
So they found a lump
in my breast
and I have to have a biopsy
in New York.
Well, they're so great
with stuff like that now.
I'm sure it's nothing.
Yeah, my... my mother died of
breast cancer.
But that was years ago.
Everything's super advanced now.
What happened to your mother
won't happen to you.
And what about your mother?
Um, yeah, I had one.
Oh, ok, good.
'Cause I just assumed you were
raised by a pack of wolves.
Yeah, we just don't
talk anymore.
Why not?
Because when I got back
from the Grand Canyon trip
I told her that I didn't finish
my last year of college.
You dropped out of school?
I put it on hold.
Yeah, but that was like
a year ago.
What do you have
to show for it
except dragging my soggy pants
down a river?
Ok, now you sound like
my mother.
Oh really?
Well, how's this?
Finish school.
What were you thinking?
Man, I bet she was mad.
Yeah, she was.
But I was so upset
about Emily
that I couldn't even talk
about school.
Or anything, really,
so, I left.
And you two haven't spoken
in all this time.
Nope.
Listen, I had my mother
40 years before she died
and there's not a day
that goes by
where I didn't wish I could
just pick up the phone
and talk to her.
Yeah, well that's your story,
not mine.
You're 24. You don't
know anything.
Ok, I loved my mom
and I was devoted to my mom
and maybe you don't feel
the same way about yours.
But, I'm telling you kid,
when you're my age,
time just runs through
your fingers like water.
You think you have forever,
but you don't.
You need to fix this.
Alright, let's go.
Hey, where are we now?
Uh, Illinois. And
what's after that?
Indiana.
Are you just pretending
to read that map?
Ok, calm down.
Where are we exactly?
Right there.
Ok. So then we're going
to Indianapolis,
Cincinnati, Columbus...
My mom lives in Columbus.
Columbus, Ohio?
Is that strange to you?
Yeah, because I thought
you grew up in the mountains.
I went to college in Montana,
grew up in Columbus.
You wanna stop by
and see her?
No. No, no, we talked
about this.
My mom and I
don't get along.
Plus we need to get you
to New York.
We have days to spare.
If you wanna go by,
we can-
No, I just don't want to.
Ok?
Oh!
I've been here before and
the burgers are crazy good.
Ah, ok.
Mm!
Right? So good.
Mmm!
Oh, yeah.
Mmmm!!!
Oh, wow.
Mmmm!!!
When's the last time
you had a burger?
Mm-mm-mm.
Fifteen years ago?
Mmmhmm.
Madeline, why?
Mm-mm-mm.
The whole actress thing?
Mmmhmm.
Yeah, but that doesn't mean
you don't have any burgers.
Right, I'll stop talking. Enjoy.
Mmmm!!! Mmmm!!!
Wooooooo!
Mm! Mmm!!!
So, you're afraid of flying?
I'm not afraid of flying.
I just had a very bad experience
on a plane once
and I don't want
to fly ever again.
Ever again?
Well, not for now.
What if you could do it
while on the ground?
What?
Just, hear me out.
Put your hand outside
the window.
Just like this.
Feel the breeze
on your hand
and it kind of feels like
you're flying in a way.
Ok.
Is it a nice feeling?
It is a nice feeling.
Do you feel scared?
No.
Are you kind of flying
on the ground?
I'm kind of flying
on the ground.
♪ Suddenly I see ♪
♪ suddenly I see ♪
♪ This is what I wanna be ♪
♪ Suddenly I see ♪
♪ suddenly I see ♪
♪ Why the hell it means
so much to me
♪ Suddenly I see ♪
♪ This is what I wanna be ♪
♪ Suddenly I see ♪
♪ suddenly I see ♪
♪ I feel like walking
the world
♪ like walking the world ♪
♪ And you can hear
she's a beautiful girl
♪ She's a beautiful girl ♪
♪ She fills up every corner ♪
♪ like she's born
in black and white
♪ She likes to leave you
hanging on a wire
♪ Suddenly I see ♪
♪ suddenly I see ♪
♪ This is what I wanna be ♪
♪ Suddenly I see ♪
I'm starting to feel
kind of tired
so maybe we should go back
to that motel
that we passed earlier.
Oh no.
No, no, no, no, no, no.
Let's spoil ourselves.
Really?
Yup.
There is probably a really nice
hotel about 40 miles from here.
Let's spoil ourselves.
My treat.
I actually have a treat
for you.
Happy belated birthday.
What?
I'm sure it's not like
any of the gifts
that you usually get, but...
No way, Sarah.
Oh.
Oh, I love it!
The road trip pen!
Maybe you can use it
next time
you're reading your
next big script.
Thank you so much.
Yeah.
You can listen to whatever
you want on the radio.
Thank you.
Ok. I like this.
Me too.
I like that song.
Ok.
I can rock with that.
♪ It's far from over, ♪
See? Don't you feel better?
I've never had
a manicure before,
let alone a pedicure.
You're welcome.
That driving is exhausting.
You should try
actually driving.
Katie texted me earlier.
Same old, same old.
Richard called and he really
wants to talk to you.
Yada, yada, yada.
Who even is Richard?
Some old alley cat I should
have kicked out a long time ago.
So you're not married?
No.
Ever been married?
No.
Any kids?
That's a yes or no question, Madeline.
Oh.
I had a daughter.
I gave her up for adoption
when I was 19.
Oh, wow, I...
But nobody knows this,
not even Katie.
Don't you dare tell her.
She lives in New Jersey
and she wants to meet me.
Are you going to see her?
No.
Hey, did you call your mom
to tell her that we're gonna
come and see her?
No, because we're not.
Well, don't you think she wants
to know where you are?
No. No.
And enough about my mom.
What about your mom?
What was your mom like?
My mother and father were
wonderful people.
They were high school sweethearts.
But, my mother's parents
didn't approve.
Spent so much time
in the movies
it was like their
secret meeting place.
But they were in love
and when they got married,
my mother's parents
never spoke to her again.
Then they had me
that same year.
My mother poured all
her aspirations into me.
College, career, stability.
And when I started
making movies,
my mom and dad were at the front
row of every single theatre
that any movie
I had played in.
They were just over the moon
at my success.
Sarah, be careful giving up
on people that you love.
They don't come along
that often.
Why don't you want to see
your daughter?
Because I'm scared.
Guilt-ridden.
Heartbroken.
It's... It's like it
happened yesterday.
It's just so clear
and painful.
Year after year after year.
Hello?
Hey, Mom.
It's me, Sarah.
Hey! Don't go so fast.
Those are expensive bags.
Good morning.
Talked to my mom last night.
You did?
Yep. And we're having dinner
at her place tonight.
And it's annoying,
but she's a big fan.
Well, she's only human.
Yeah, well, just don't
be yourself and be nice.
You know your mom
is going to love me.
Mmmhmm.
Seat belts!
Thank you.
This is it.
It's so charming.
Oh! There you are!
Oh, look at you!
Look at you.
- Oh, hi, honey.
- Hi, Mom.
Welcome.
Mom, this is...
Oh, I know who Ms. Ellis is.
Please call me Madeline.
Ok, Madeline.
Well, I'm sure
Sarah's told you
that I've seen all your movies
and all your TV shows.
Well, actually she hasn't,
but that is very sweet
of you, Ms...
Liz, please.
Call me Liz.
Um... Well, um, so Sarah,
you and I will bunk up
because I have a treadmill
in your sister's old room
and then you can have
Sarah's room.
Madeline doesn't want to stay, Mom.
Oh yeah, I'd love to stay.
I am sick of hotels.
Plus this is so charming.
Oh. Well, thank you.
It's modest, but it is home.
And that's what's important.
It is.
I just, I... I can't believe
that my daughter is driving you
across the country.
You can't believe it?
I can't believe it
but isn't it wonderful?
You just never know what
surprises are around the corner.
True, true.
Now, uh, dinner's a couple
of hours away but I did,
I did make a strawberry
rhubarb pie.
I hope you like that.
Mm! Yes, I love it.
And would you like
to freshen up
and maybe relax a bit
before dinner?
I think I would.
Ok, honey, can you bring her
bag and show her the way
and then I need a little help
with dinner.
That's a lot of bags,
isn't it?
It's only half of it.
You'd think she'd have
an overnight bag.
Yeah... so, great
to be home again.
- Hi.
- Hi.
Smells amazing in there.
Well, I'm making brisket.
I love your brisket.
I know you do.
Madeline Ellis.
Yeah.
How crazy is that?
It's pretty crazy.
You look great.
So I see all the equipment
on your truck.
That's not for New York,
is it?
No, I'm going to Montana
and I'm gonna try out that kayak
for a company.
Oh. Is that a long-term gig?
No, not really.
After you called last night
I was so excited I could
hardly sleep.
I know this has to be a good
visit for both of us.
But, I do need to talk to you.
You know I love you, you know
I only want the best for you.
Which is why I'm hoping
you've changed your mind
and you're thinking of
going back to college.
There's just so many things
I want to do, Mom.
I want to start
an ecotour company.
Honey, a business degree is
perfect for that kind of thing.
Just one more year
and then you've got it.
And it gives you such a huge
advantage for the future.
Madeline was giving me grief
about it too.
Well, I'm sure she was
because she knows the value
of a college degree.
I'll think about it, Mom.
So, how long have you two
known each other?
Dinner's really good, Mom.
She's right, it's delicious.
Oh, well, I'm sure brisket
is a little boring for you.
Oh, no. It makes me
very nostalgic.
My mom made an amazing
brisket too.
- Oh, she did? Really?
- Mm-hm.
Everything worth knowing
I learned from my mom.
She was responsible
for my success
and I'll forever be grateful
to her.
That's lovely to hear.
I have to admit, I'm a little
jealous that you're getting
to spend so much quality time
with my daughter.
Well, quality might be
an overstatement.
It wasn't a conscious decision.
One out of desperation, really.
Um, you mentioned there was
pie, may I...
Oh! Yes, it's right over there.
Help yourself.
Thank you.
Honey. Is there something
you want to talk about?
Maybe.
Well, we certainly have
a lot to catch up on.
I know you were upset last time
you were here.
And I know it wasn't
just about school.
Oh, and you never wanted
to talk to me.
Well, I tried. You never wanted
to talk to me.
Look...
I know you think I'm old
and I don't know anything.
But, I've had my heart broken
and I know you had
your heart broken too.
You've just always been so
fearless about everything.
And I want you to be that
fearless about who you love.
And if that's a woman,
it's fine.
It is.
I just want you to be happy
again, baby girl.
I miss you, Mom.
Oh, this pie!
Oooh this pie!
Oh!
That's a good sign.
Woo, Mama! What you put
in this pie?!
You know that, right?
Thank you.
Oh, my goodness.
Drive carefully.
Call me when you get
to New York.
I will.
It was such a pleasure
meeting you, Madeline.
Oh, you too, Liz.
Thanks for the accommodations.
Best B&B in Columbus.
Bye.
Bye, Mom.
♪ Sun will set late
in the day
♪ She set across
the open road
♪ Only doing free,
can be another way
♪ We won't stop
until we hit the coast
♪ Time may roll ♪
♪ And the wind
may blow
♪ But you got to take 'er
easy to get along
Well, home sweet,
haven't been here in
two-and-a-half years, home.
Look at this view.
This is amazing.
Yeah. Bought it for my parents
when I was 30.
So, five years ago?
Now you're catching on.
I miss this place.
Hey, make sure you call your mom
to tell her you arrived safely.
I will.
Oh, Katie called to say that
she stocked up your kitchen.
I'm gonna go see my doctor
in the morning.
Oh, good.
That's... that's great.
Might be a couple days before
I get the results from the test,
so I was wondering, uh...
You know, I've never been
to New York before.
I was thinking maybe
I could stick around
and see the sights.
If that's cool with you.
That's definitely cool
with me.
Great, thanks.
No, thank you.
Alright, you want
to see your room?
Follow me.
I think you're gonna love it.
Ms. Williams?
Really? Ms. Williams?
Everyone knows it's you.
I'm sorry, Ms. Williams,
but it's just you
for this procedure.
I'll be here
when you get back.
That was quick.
How did it go?
Fine.
When do you get
the results?
Tomorrow. He's rushing
the tests.
Thank goodness he's a fan.
That's it. You can't stay
in this apartment.
You need sunshine
and exercise.
Come on.
I don't want to.
It's him.
Hello, Dr. Moore.
Yes. Yes.
Oh. Oh, man.
Thank you so much.
Thank you, Dr. Moore. Goodbye.
It's benign.
Test came back negative.
Madeline!
I told you it was nothing.
Want to go for a walk
with me?
I want to show you something.
Come on.
There it is.
This bench is dedicated
to the memory
of Ken and Dorothy Ellison
and their enduring love
for each other.
It's beautiful.
Sit.
My parents loved this spot.
They came here all the time.
My father died two years
after my mother.
I think from a broken heart.
You know my mother
always said,
"life is who you love
and who loves you back."
And it's kind of terrifying to
look up and realize, at my age,
there's nobody in my life
who fits that description.
I mean, I would like to spend
the rest of my life
with people I love
and who love me back.
I think that would be a really
worthy tribute to my parents.
Hey, Madeline.
Hey, I thought you said
you were going running.
I ran, now I'm back.
Well, I'm having company.
You need to run again.
Run again?
Madeline, what?
- Yeah, just go.
- Go where?
Why? Who's coming over?
Come on, who is it?
My daughter.
Oh, you're right. I need
to go running again.
No, it's too late.
Just stay here, ok?
Yes?
There's a Rose Donner
to see you, Ms. Ellis?
Ok, yes, send her up.
Thank you.
I don't know why,
but somehow I expected to see a
child come out of that elevator.
Isn't that funny?
No. No, not really.
Hi. I'm Rose.
Madeline.
Please, come in.
Have a seat.
You have a beautiful home.
Thank you.
You look like me.
I know.
I've seen a lot of
your movies.
Really?
Yes. I mean, I didn't know
you were who you are then.
That must have been
quite a shock.
Surprising, yes.
What do you do
for a living?
I am a doctor.
Oh! Wow, that...
that's great.
That makes me so proud.
Oh, I'm sorry.
That's... that's
so presumptuous.
As if I had anything to do
with your accomplishments.
I'm sorry.
It's alright. This is a unique
situation for both of us.
So, my mother died last year,
my adoptive mother.
Oh, I'm so sorry.
Was she a good mother?
Yes. We were very close.
She was a wonderful woman.
I really appreciate you
meeting with me.
When I began this, I didn't know
if I would ever find you
or if you would ever want
to meet me.
But after my mother
passed away,
it somehow seemed
more important, you know?
Yeah. I would think
that it would.
When my mother died it
was like...
Losing a big part of me.
I want you to know, I mean,
I think it's important
that you understand
the situation I was in.
I was barely 19.
I had just started college
on a scholarship.
We didn't have much money
and I made a mistake
with a boy I thought I loved.
I couldn't have taken care
of you then.
I just couldn't have.
After I had you, they took you
away right away.
That's what we had discussed.
But that night,
when I was resting,
I asked the nurse
to bring you to me.
You were so quiet.
You hardly cried the whole time
I was holding you.
You were content
and that's when I knew.
Everything was gonna
be alright.
You were gonna be alright.
Then we must have fallen
asleep together and...
when I woke up,
you were gone.
And that was
the last time that I saw you.
But I never stopped thinking
about you.
Every single day.
Every day.
Have you had a nice life?
I have. I'm very content
with my life.
- You need more coffee?
- No, I'm fine.
- How are you feeling today?
- Fine.
'Cause yesterday was
kind of a big deal.
Yes, it was.
You gonna see her again?
Yes, we will.
Really? That's amazing.
You know, Madeline, you're kind
of starting to show your age.
I mean, why are you reading
the newspaper on newspaper?
So, I can do that.
I talked to my mom
this morning.
Told her that I was going back
to college in the fall.
I knew you'd do that.
That's smart.
And here you go.
Paid in full.
Thank you, Madeline.
And there's this.
What's this?
Uh, just a little seed money
for your eco-resort
or whatever tree hugging moniker
you're calling it.
It's like an IOU
until after you've graduated.
Madeline, I don't even know
how to thank you.
Name a boat after me.
And speaking of deals, seems
that nobody's in the market
for an old movie theatre,
so I got a fabulous deal on that
little place in the mountains.
You got that theatre.
Yep. And that old
charming house.
You want to come watch a movie
with me in about a year?
Absolutely, yes.
I'm thinking about starting
a film festival and encouraging
young talent.
What do you think of that?
That sounds great.
Hey!
♪ I don't hear all the tales
they're telling ♪
♪ I ain't buying the trees
they're selling ♪
♪ I see through
♪ I see you
Hi.
♪ I can feel all the times
you're...
♪ I believe in this life
we're making
♪ I see through ♪
♪ I see you ♪
♪ Anywhere that the road
may take us
♪ If you need to call ♪
♪ I will be there
when you rise
♪ I will be there
when you fall
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