When Jack Came Back (2023)

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When it all comes down

To the thick of things,

when it all comes down,

would you care to take a closer

look at these things?

When it all comes down,

Would you care to take a closer

look at me

When it all burns down

in the ashes?

Distant memories

When it all burns down,

won't you spare me?

Don't you dare me.

Keep my feet on the ground.

Don't you scared me.

Won't you care for me

When I'm inside out?

Did you have a good sleep?

Just fine.

Yeah.

And you working on the kitchen table,

I will clean it up.

You better.

I really will. You better.

I will.

So

Busy day.

Yeah.

I'm just trying to get things organized.

So. How's the painting coming, then?

I've got a new name

for the painting.

Oh. Hmm.

Is it a secret?

Are you going to tell me?

Mother Robin Bird.

What do you think?

I think it's a beautiful name

for the painting.

Really?

You just got me.

You got me again in life.

There you go.

You have a busy day to day, honey.

Yeah.

Is that the.

May I ask you something?

Can I make you some food for breakfast?

No, thanks. I'm just not very hungry.

And I'm going to take this.

I'll be out in the shed.

Okay?

Okay Papa..

Bye, baby.

I'll be out there.

Okay, Papa

I'm going to throw this crap away.

Still loves me

Lunch time Papa

Oh,

Berry

Berry

Berry

Berry

Oh my god!

Berry

Berry

oh, god.

Oh, my goodness.

It is you. Huh?

Your Jack Davis from my favorite show,

The Life We Lead.

I am not on that show any more.

I know.

What happened. They k*lled you off.

Well, I movies like Clooney.

Rumor has it he hated ER.

Who did you hate?

I have so many questions.

No, I don't.

I don't hate anyone.

Well, then you must have a new project.

I can't wait.

You are my favorite.

Well, I'm.

You know, I'm just taking a break.

You know, will me time?

I'm not really sure what the next project

is going to be for me just yet.

Take a look around, see what's out there.

So, Betty Ford.

Oh. Well, they're great.

They're wonderful.

My niece went there twice.

No, wait. No, I'm not.

Oh, that's.

I'm fine. I'm.

I'm fine.

It was, you

know, it's just time to move on, you know?

Oh, well, I can not wait to tell

the girls at canasta.

They will be so jealous, huh?

Well, you know,

give the girls my best.

Could you please say the thing?

You know, the thing

you always say to the ladies.

Wasn't meant to be my lady.

Oh. Oh, oh, That's it.

That's it.

Oh, will you just excuse me a minute?

Hey, Dad.

How's going.

Jack?

It's Mom.

Oh, hi, Mom. What's.

What's going on?

Oh, Jack, Your father passed away.

It was his heart.

Jack.

Okay, I.

I know you're upset with me.

I just thought you should know.

The funeral's

The funeral's on Monday.

Okay.

I'm hanging up now.

Okay.

Hey.

Hey. What's with

The suitcase.

Uh, I, uh.

My mom called.

I thought you two didn't talk.

Not really...

Huh?

What did she want?

My dad passed away.

Jack, I'm so sorry.

It's okay.

I'm okay. It's Just

it surprised me, that's all.

When are you leaving?

Tomorrow,

I guess.

It's been real hard tonight.

I just don't feel like talking with anybod

You should answer it.

It's your agent.

Hay Eugene

What's up?

Jack, where have you been?

I've been calling for hours.

Been dealing with a family issue.

Sorry, man.

No worries.

I got you now, and I have, not good news.

Not even great news.

I'm about to change your life.

What is it?

What's going on?

Lincoln Braggs

was just canned from the show Wasted Love.

The producers need a leading man. What?

Eugene, wait.

That's huge.

I haven't got an audition, like.

I don't know.

Six months.

Oh, my God.

You have no idea how badly need this job.

Who said anything about an audition, kid?

The job is yours. They love you.

They were a little concerned

about how your last job ended,

but I assured them

that was all in your past.

No. Yeah.

No, it is.

I mean, totally.

It won't happen again. Are you.

You sure this is like, a done deal Eugen?

Listen.

I'm looking at the contract now.

You have seven episodes

left in this season.

You do a good job, and they'll offer you

a two year deal on the show.

All you have to do is sign this paperwork

and show up on set Monday at 6 a.m..

Absolutely. Totally. No.

Yes. I will be in

your office in like one hour.

Oh, wait a minute.

That

that family issue

I was telling you about before?

My, my.

My dad's funeral is actually Monday.

Back in Idaho.

Iowa,

Iowa. Eugene.

I'm from Iowa.

Listen, kid,

you know, I'm really sorry for your loss.

Oh, but I don't think I have to tell you

how hard it is to come by

this kind of opportunity.

Send flowers, just be at the set on time.

But you know how bad I need this.

Let's just let's think for a second here.

I could take a red eye home Monday night.

I could be on set Tuesday,

like Tuesday morning.

I can be there on set,

ready to work. Can you.

Can you ask them, Eugene? Just.

Just ask them if that's like.

If they'll let me do that. Look.

Jack, you're speaking

under the assumption

that people in Hollywood

have hearts and human emotions.

That is just not true.

I mean, they don't care

Jon Stewart is next in line.

If you're not there Monday morning,

he will be.

Look, this is a good thing, Jack.

I don't think it's going to work out.

It's going to work out.

You're going to be there.

No, I already told you.

The funeral's on Monday.

They're not going to wait for me.

They don't have to wait.

You're going to do exactly

what Eugene said to do.

Send some flowers and get to set.

This isn't some neighbor

that I barely knew.

This is my dad,

Jack.

I've been with you for three years.

You don't even call your parents

at Christmas.

Yeah, because my, my mother...

I don't care whose fault it is.

I stuck with you all through the last six

months.

Everything with your last job

watching you fuze into this couch

with the window shut.

I believe in you.

And I was right.

You have another chance.

And you better take it.

No. I can't.

I'm sorry.

I'm going.

Well, Jack, in life,

there are difficult choices.

And sometimes you have to stand

your ground and do what you think is best.

But if you walk out that door

and go, don't expect me to be here

when you get back.

Figuring street life and starry night,

champagne, confetti and balloons.

It's all as good as it looks

in the magazines

from the outside looking in.

I see the faces in the cracks

on the sidewalk.

Standing ovation.

Every move.

This is as good as it get's,

I see the front row seat from the outsid

looking in.

Isn't this exactly what

you think I would have done?

Isn't this the place you knew

exactly where I'd run?

I guess I'll just get the story line

just find myself so easily

far from home

sliding down a handrail

sipping on a c*ck

Bourbon bitters, sweet Vermoth

when you get what you want

but don't know what you got,

It's from the outside looking in,

The rim across the ceiling

I've got a feeling

taste for the real thing.

Hello, son.

How is it going mom?

Been better.

You?

About the same.

California hase been rough on you.

Your skins kind of.

Must be all that sun out there.

I'm sure that's it.

Yeah.

Well, why don't you come in?

I'll get something to eat,

and we can both look old together.

Sure.

So you eat meat, right?

California didn't

turn you into a vegan or vegetarian or.

Yeah, I eat meat.

Okay, then.

Come on in.

So how long you stay in.

I ah, leave Tuesday.

Huh? Two days.

Yeah,

I did.

Well, overstay my welcome.

Of course not.

Hey, is my room still open?

I'd like to get a little bit of rest.

You were planning on staying here?

I was.

Well, your room has been turned

into your father's painting studio

all those years ago.

With the dead start painting.

A lot of things have changed

since you ran away, Jack.

Mom, I was. I was 20 years old.

I didn't run away. Hmm.

Tell you what, I'll.

I'll just call a taxi

and I'll get a room in town.

If you like. And then.

No, I know it's hard for you

to stay in a godforsaken place like this.

I think I get it.

I mean,

why would you want to stay in this house

that so wickedly trapped you

all those years?

I know.

I am the living embodiment of the monster

that kept me from realizing your dreams

All those years.

Will you stop?

I made up the guestroom for you yesterday.

Barry. My name is Jack.

I know who you are.

I'm upset, okay? I'm upset.

So do what you want.

Stay if you like,

Go if you like.

The fun oral is tomorrow at eleven

Good Night,

In the day

when the wind blows.

Just right

The sun comes up and the dust

on the book shelf.

Gets clean in the rain

days.

When closed, they feet just right

Thin, lonely needle.

You put yourself together,

you pat yourself up,

Real tight.

Now I know there's nothing

wrong with me.

Sometimes I break and sometimes

I squeak..

But not today

Do you mind if I join you?

Please,

My name is Curtis Low.

I am Jack.

Oh, we all know who you are.

You're the TV star.

Yeah, well, not anymore, we'll see.

Hey, rumor has it

that Leslie Baker made these.

If she did, we are in for a treat.

But if Dolores Hawthorne made them,

they're just going to be too damn hot.

Well, good luck.

Oh, so hot,

Mm hmm.

We're in the water.

You can have mine.

Oh, thank you.

Oh, sorry.

Now I know there's nothing

wrong with me.

Sometimes...

Hey, Jack?

Hey. I just wanted to introduce myself.

I'm Debbie.

Oh, good to meet you.

Oh, you're...

The girl I bumped into. I'm

sorry about that. I'm.

I'm fine.

Oh, gosh.

I forgot how beautiful it gets

at this time of year.

My favorite time of year.

So, how do you know my dad?

I worked for him.

Oh, like

on the farm or?

Oh, no, I was hired by him

to help with your mother.

Your mom has been needing

some extra help lately,

and your dad was busy with the farm.

So I come a few times a week

and help her around the house.

Oh, okay. Like.

Like housekeeping or...

I'm a nurse, Jack.

Well, here you're Jack.

Jack.

Hi. Hi.

My name is Ted.

Hi, Carol.

I'm your family's attorney.

I'm. I'm going to go back inside.

We'll talk later. Sure.

Sure.

What can I do for you, Ted?

Know, I understand you're.

You're headed back to California

soon, huh?

Yeah.

Well, I've got your father's will.

I'll prepared his signature from you

before you go. And

look, whatever's in that will...

Whatever decisions

those are, Nancy's not mine.

I am afraid It's not quite that simple.

I mean, your father's made

you power of attorney.

You're now in control of the estate,

No, No, we are at lose

It doesn't make any sense.

I don't know. I don't want this.

This is my mother's home.

She needs to decide what's best, not me.

So I'm.

I think

perhaps your father

made this decision because

she may not know what's best anymore.

What's that supposed to mean?

I know

it's been a tough week.

I don't want to make it any worse.

But, your mother has been

deteriorating over about the last year.

So deteriorating, Ted.

She seems fine to me.

It's not something you can actually see.

It's your mother. She,

She's exhibiting symptoms of dementia.

Dementia? Ted,

My mother.

She still has the ability

to verbally destroy you.

Okay? Trust me, Ted.

She's.

She's all that I know.

She can seem completely lucid, normal.

But then, just like that, it can change.

It's actually very dangerous.

Huh...

Okay, well, let's just say

for the sake of conversation

that you're right.

What happens then, with this point?

I mean, she probably stay on the farm

for a while

with supervision,

maybe even a year, but eventually

She is going to need to be

A medical facility.

Please,

why don't you come over to my office

this afternoon?

I don't wear the suit very much.

Yeah, the people are coming.

You tell you what I tell you.

Yeah, Ted, I'll Google it and I will.

I'll find you.

Find me.

Okay.

What time's your flight?

I want to tell you something.

I know you think I'm unkind and that.

Well, we don't see eye to eye.

But I do love you, Jack.

Mom, I don't think you are unkind,

It's. It's like you said,

we just don't see eye to eye.

You know, when I saw you at the church

today.

It made me feel so happy.

Was like.

Like it could have been

if you hadn't left.

I might.

I never intended to disappoint you.

This place just,

I don't know.

It's just.

It's not where I wanted to spend my life.

You know.

Why? Why?

Why do you hate it here?

I don't know. I don't. I just,

you know, I just wanted to

see more, you know?

And you did?

Yeah.

You got famous.

You screwed it up.

Yeah, I did.

So now what?

Now I might go back and I

I try again,

Oh, good choice.

Why do you do that?

Do what?

You just.

You pretend to say something

nice or loving.

I, I put my guard down, and then you just.

You ruin it with. Yes, you do, Mom.

You've been doing it to me

ever since high school.

And I'm sitting here just wondering, what,

what have I ever done to make you

do this,

You abandon us.

Me your father.

I'm, I'm sorry we couldn't give you the.

The glamorous life

that you had to have to be so happy.

I...

Hello?

Where are you?

Iowa.

When are you coming home?

I will be back tomorrow.

Good.

The producers have

decided they'll wait for you.

Can I tell them you'll be there Wednesday

morning?

What?

Yeah. No, no, absolutely no, that's that.

That won't be a problem.

Good.

When you get into town, come to my office

and sign this contract

before it isn't worth

the paper is written on.

Yeah, Eugene, I will be there.

I will be there. Okay. Bye.

Yes. Oh.

Oh, crap.

What are you.

What are you.

What are you wearing?

I was working on my car when you called.

Would you rather I was wearing my scrubs?

No, no, I'm sorry.

Of course not.

Thank you for coming at such short notice.

What's going on?

I'm so.

It's like this.

As you know,

my mom has some

medical issues, right?

She needs care.

The problem

is, it's. I have to be in L.A. sort off...

for work tomorrow, so.

And you want me

to take care of your mother?

I would pay you, like, of course.

And it would be

just until we saw the farm. And then?

Then I'll get her moved into a facility.

I don't think it'll take very long.

Jack, I can't do this.

I have my own responsible.

But you,

You already do this, don't you?

So why is it? Why is it a problem now?

Because I came buy three days

a week for 2 hours?

Your dad did the bulk of this.

She can't be alone anymore.

What?

What is it?

You keep saying that

like she's still a p*stol.

You should've seen her 2 hours ago. Okay?

She is more competent

than half the people in Los Angeles.

Do you know why

I was hired by your father?

You said to help out while he was working.

Yes, but specifically,

the reason is that Nancy

almost burn the house down

while your dad was outside.

He saw smoke coming

from the kitchen window

and he went in to see what was going on.

And she was just sitting in

the living room watching TV.

She could have died.

Let me

let me tell you something.

When I first moved to LA, I couldn't

get an acting job to save my life.

I'm talking about like four years.

And then one day I finally get my shot.

It's like things are amazing.

Like, for years, they're amazing.

Up until this

incident,

I've heard

You know this thing cost me,

it took everything for me.

Everything that I've worked for, Gone,

The Blink of an eye because of one

bad mistake.

Long story short thing

is I'm getting a second chance.

I just get all of that back and, you know,

I'm smarter now.

I am not going to ruin it this again,

But in order for all this

to work, Debbie, I...

I need

needed to be in L.A.

tomorrow.

Please.

I can stop by every day for a few hours.

That's all I can do.

Thank you.

Thank you so much.

You have no idea

how much this means to me.

You have to promise me two things.

One, you'll hurry to get her somewhere

safe.

And two, if anything big happens again,

you'll come back and deal with it.

You have my word.

Hello? Jack.

Claire. Hey. Wow.

You finally picked up. I've been

trying to get a hold of you.

I have got good news.

What is it?

The producers have decided

that they're going to hold the role.

So, you know, I'm

coming home.

I'm happy for you, Jack.

Well, I'm happy for us.

You know, we can.

You know, we could work this out,

There is nothing to work out,

I want you to be happy.

You and I are done.

No, don't.

No, no, no, I, we

I just thought that you were, like,

just upset with me

because I decided to come out here.

I am sorry Jack,

It's time for us to move on

No Clair, hey, wait...

Nancy.

Mr. Davis,

your mother is a tough old bird.

She's going to be fine.

Sure.

And shouldn't

we be out there doing something?

I mean,

we really are.

Just sit tight.

You said she was mad at you.

If you go out there,

she might not answer.

Yeah...

Sir, we have a problem,

Just sit down for a sec, OK?

She's alive,

She's got herself

all twisted on some barbed wire fence.

And we're trying to cut her out.

But I mean, to tell you, she's a grown

and a snarling, like a rabid raccoon.

Where is she?

She's on the east end of the moral farm.

You take 34 north, about two miles.

You'll see her.

All right.

We'll head out that way

Nancy,

Nancy

Hey,

Nancy, can you hear me?

Hi.

I'm Barry.

It's. It's.

It's. It's Jack. Mom.

Oh. Oh, yeah.

I know,

you look like him sometimes.

So mom look,

These men, they...

They have to cut you loose,

but, you can't be mean to them.

They were chasing me.

I didn't know who they were?

No, no, they were.

They were just looking for you mom,

that's all.

And don't know what happened in my shoes.

Hey, you know what? We'll get them, Okay?

I am cold.

I want to go home.

I know, I know, I know.

But we just

Need to get you checked out first, okay?

Okay.

All right.

I'll be right back.

No, no, don't go.

Please, please don't go. Don't leave me.

Okay.

But yet, you know

they're going to cut you loose now.

Okay? Okay.

But I don't want you to go.

Please don't leave me again,

I don't want to be alone.

Promise me. I

I promise. Hmm.

Hmm hmm hmm hmm

hmm hmm hmm

hmm hmm.

Hmm hmm

How is she doing?

She's going to be okay.

She just needs rest.

And you?

Oh, I'm just

glad they found her in time.

So what happens now?

What happens now?

What happens now is I have about...

30 minutes to enjoy the

fantasy that I could

somehow get my life back

after that.

I am sorry

that you're going through this, but

she's your mother and she needs you.

Yeah,

Well,

I should get going,

I am glad she's going to be okay.

Take care.

You know,

almost everyone has to deal with this

at some point.

Parents get old they need help.

Why is that so hard for you to understand?

It's not.

I am good.

It's just

she hates me.

She always has.

And I just.

God, I just.

I just can't seem to wrap my head

around the irony

in the fact that I've been trying

to get away from this woman my whole life.

My whole life.

And now she.

She's the reason

that I'm trapped.

Trapped?

I'm going to lose everything.

It's like.

I don't know. It's like if

No one cares, you know, my agent,

he's going to forget my name.

Girlfriend left me,

My dad's died, and I'm just. I'm.

I'm stuck here with

with her.

Do you understand how selfish you sound?

With all due respect,

you don't know anything about me.

I know the type.

What exactly do you want from me, anyway?

I understand that I have an obligation

here.

Okay?

It doesn't mean that I need to like it.

And you know that.

No, you don't actually have to like me

either.

So I tell you what.

When my mom wakes up,

I'll tell her You call.

In the meantime,

won't you just leave me alone?

Because I have 27 minutes,

27 minutes to

pretend to be happy.

Mayby, Nancy treats you like a little boy

because you still act like one.

Is it occurred to you that she could have

easily died last night?

Would that have made things

easier for you?

Maybe you should consider this

an opportunity rather than a punishment.

Just maybe your mother can live out

the rest of her life,

knowing that her son actually loved her

and that she didn't die alone.

Wake up.

You said to her, Don't say it again.

Eugene. Eugene, just.

Just listen to me for a second.

Look, man, I've done everything I can.

I told my mother out of a drainage ditch

last night.

Listen, Jack, you know I love you.

Who took a chance

on you when Nobody would.

Eugene.

I made you a lot of money.

You remember that?

This isn't about money.

Right now,

your life is upside down.

They tried,

They feel like they gave you two chances.

Chances? Eugene, My father died.

Okay, well,

I mean, when is that a character flaw?

Sorry, kid.

Yeah, we'll catch up later.

I have to run now.

Eugene, don't hang up. Don't

How you doing, Nancy?

Thirsty.

Did you get enough.

Ya,

Is there anything else I can get for you?

No... I didn't think I'd see you again.

I'm here.

How long?

We have to

talk about that.

Okay.

Mom, do you remember

anybody talking to you about your memory?

Yeah.

And they said it was going to be hard

for me to remember everything.

And did they.

Did they tell you that

you were sick?

No, I don't think so.

Okay, Mom, this is.

This is really important.

I'm going to be staying with you

for a while, but I'm working hard on...

I'm trying to find you a place,

a safe place where

people know how to... help You

No, I am not going anywhere.

My home is my home.

You can leave if you want. I will be fine.

I will be fine.

I started a fire in the house.

Okay.

There's the bells on the door

so you don't run away.

I'm sorry, but you can't be alone anymore.

Piss off.

You don't tell me.

What to do.

Mom look, I don't like it either.

All right?

But that's just the way that it is.

All right, Dad,

He took care of you, and now

Dad's gone, and it's now up to me.

Your father died of heartbreak

because of you.

You left us, and then you shamed us.

That may be true

doesn't change a thing.

I've brought you some fresh clothes.

I will, step out.

Go ahead and get changed.

I'll drive you home.

Do you want me to?

I don't know what you told me to, like.

Find someone to come in here and help you.

That's your job now, isn't it?

Yeah.

I gona go.

Hey, so since I'm

going to be here for a while,

I need to start driving Dad's truck.

I can't keep paying for cab fare.

Do you know where the keys are?

Not telling you.

California drivers are all nuts.

Everybody knows that.

Well, mom,

we are not in California, are we?

So I think I'll be okay.

I don't know where they are.

I think your father hit him.

So Debbie didn't steal it.

Debbie has her own car.

A very nice one.

I'm pretty sure she doesn't want Dad's old

rusty truck.

How do you know what Debbie wants?

Never mind.

I'll just have a look around.

Hey, don't go

picking through all my stuff, okay?

If I even suspect you of stealing from me,

I will call the sheriff.

Mom, obviously this situation is not ideal

for either one of us.

Okay?

We're both going to have to start

making some sacrifices.

Okay?

I am going to go take a bath,

if that's okay with you, boss.

Sure.

Do you...

Do you need, like, help or...

Don't get weird.

Okay. Yeah.

Sorry. No, I'll. I'll.

I'll be down here if you need me.

Woopy!!

It ain't all that much fun.

It was over long before he'd become

my best days.

Tucked away in my bedroom

in the back yard.

I like to look at those trees

short on cash.

Your kids grow up

in the big takes more

when I don't have enough.

Sometimes I wonder how much it

costs me do be in the back yard

I like to look at those trees.

No, we don't get any easier.

You just get better.

Becouse easy mind

Come with me.

Until you feel like I know.

Stick stones and seeds

in the back yard

where I fell on my knees.

What's this?

Jack.

Turn these things off

when you're not using them.

Have a nice nap, Mom?

I did until I heard all the fans going,

you know, you might do that kind of thing

in Hollywood, but we try to,

you know,

not be wasteful around here. Huh?

It's mom.

Actually, I think that's a great idea.

Out of curiosity,

how many gallons of water

do you think were wasted...

when you turn the bathtub on and then

decided to take a nap...

With the water running?

That didn't happen.

Yeah, it did.

And just think how much energy

we're to waste

washing all those towels

that I used to dry it all up

the towel. Those towels are clean.

Just hanging.

Hanging out in the backyard.

Too late.

Did I really do that?

Yes.

What is wrong with me?

God, I wish your father was here.

It's okay.

Look, you're.

You're going to forget things now

and then,

but that's okay, because I'm

going to help you.

You don't even like me.

Nope.

But you're my mom,

and I love you.

So what do you say we work on the like,

Part of our relationship?

Yeah. Good.

How much water was there?

That much?

Yeah.

Yeah.

You took a long nap Mom.

I need an orange.

Get out of my house.

Mom, it's me. It's me. It's just.

It's me. It's Jack.

I heard glass breaking. Yeah.

Oh, my God.

I was just making a snack,

and I dropped a plate.

And I thought somebody was breaking in.

Mom. Look at me.

No more g*ns.

No g*ns.

I'm so. Sorry. Oh,

I'm so. Sorry. You're right. Yeah.

No more. g*ns.

No more g*ns.

I... I'm so sorry. Yeah, I know, I know.

Just let's go back to bed.

Okay?

Back to bed.

Okay.

Yeah. Back there.

Yeah.

You okay?

I am so sorry.

Hey, everything is fine.

Okay?

I just wanted to let you know

if no one will...

We both be more careful, okay?

I don't think I can keep

living like this, Jack.

Well, Mom,

look at me.

Don't talk like that.

We are going to get through this

together.

You don't know what it's like.

I don't sometimes even know where I am.

I'm lost in my own house.

Hey.

You don't have to worry about that.

I'll be here.

I wish I could just go for a ride

with you, Dad.

Just forget everything.

So what you two to do

before I came along.

You know, one time before you were born,

we drove up the California coast

and, well, too broke for a motel.

So we camp

And your dad had this old convertible,

and he put the top down and

He is messing up my hair,

and he just look at me and laugh,

And he said, you're beautiful.

I loved every minute of that

every minute.

You know, I don't know if you knew,

but I me and dad...

used to talk a lot.

Mom, he.

He loved you so much.

I was supposed to go first.

That was our deal.

I'm really sorry.

I think I want to sleep now, honey.

Yeah, okay.

Yeah.

Goodnight.

Oh, hello, everyone.

I brought you guys some cinnamon rolls.

I thought it might make breakfast easy.

Oh, thank you.

I just made a pot of coffee,

if you wanna come in.

Sure.

How is it going Ted?

Would you like a cup of coffee. I'm fine.

I actually came by

to give you some information.

We're not going to be able

to sell the farm anytime soon.

There's an IRS lean on property.

Okay, how much?

32,

All right.

Hey, 3200 it's not too bad.

We could

32,000.

Perfect.

All right, Ted McGuire why would you do?

Pay it off,

How?

I don't know.

I'm sorry.

Thanks, Ted.

Well, what do you think?

They're beautiful.

I've always loved them.

Oh, you've

seen before?

Sure.

I've even watched her paint a few of them.

No, no, this arn't my mom's paintings.

They're my dad's.

Jack, There's only one painter here.

These aren't your father's work.

Nancy painted these.

Yeah, but

look, it's got my dad's name on them.

It's only to hide it.

It was her secret.

Why?

I really don't know.

They are beautiful.

This is... It's hard.

Just so weird.

She am...

She hates everything.

Maybe there's more to her than, you know.

So, thank you for coming.

It's no surprise.

Hey, look, I'm.

I'm sorry about the other day.

I was way... out of line.

Me, too.

Hence my grandmother's cinnamon rolls.

It was so good that I just might forget

listen.

I can see you're under a lot of pressure,

and I was wrong to push you.

But the truth is, your mother does need

professional 24 hour care.

Yeah.

Yeah, I'm

working on it.

I know.

All right, well, I'm...

Take care.

The next meal is on you!

Huh?

Oh, yes.

Yeah, I will...

I will call you.

Okay.

Right.

Wow.

It's just a little makeup.

No, it's...

It's more than that.

So what's it like out there in Hollywood?

Is it like on TV?

Uh,

it's nice, I guess...

I mean, the weather's always nice.

It's called in by the ocean.

Lots of fun things to do, but ah...

it's tough.

It's a tough place to

earn a living.

You know, there's.

Gosh, it's just.

It's filled

with all these desperate people

who are all trying to do the same thing

you're trying to do.

And it's just

sounds tough.

Yeah.

Yeah, it really can be, I guess.

Do you have somebody out there?

You mean like a girlfriend?

No.

No, I did for a while there, But ahh...

didn't work out.

I'm sorry.

That's okay.

It happens.

Right?

So amm... what about you?

Do you,

Have someone?

I'm divorced.

Two years ago.

No kids.

Didn't want kids?

I did.

That's probably why I'm divorced.

So what do you what do you like to do

when you're not nursing?

I used to watch your show.

Really?

Yup.

But I have to be honest.

Your character was not my favorite.

Oh, no, don't, don't, don't tell me I...

I'm sorry, but I liked Kevin.

No. What? Come on.

He is a bad boy,

What do you mean? He is a scoundrel,

bad boy.

I mean,

what can I say? Girls like bad boys.

They do, do they.

It surprised how much I hear that?

You'd be surprised how not surprised I am.

I am. Yeah, well,

you're not getting dessert now.

Can I take your point?

Yes, thank you.

Sure,

What's wrong?

I think the shed's on fire

What?

Oh, God.

Come on!

Come on, call the fire department.

I'm gonna get the hose.

Barry.

Jack.

Barry.

Barry, Barry, dear.

Ma! Mother, are you OK? Look at me!

We had a go.

Let's go.

Here.

Come on, Mom. Come on.

Come on mom.

Come on.

We have to save your father.

He is not in there.

He's not his mom.

No, he's not in there.

You weren't going to get us both k*lled.

Mom, stop and listen to me.

Listen to me,

Dad is dead

Dad is dead

No

He's not in there.

We need to go right now.

Okay? Okay. Oh,

okay.

It's okay.

Hey, he is not in there.

What were you doing in the shed mom?

I miss your father.

I go in there sometimes

to feel close to him.

Couldn't find the light,

so I tried to use the old camping lantern

and I dropped it.

Well,

all the paintings are gone.

You could have been k*lled.

I could have k*lled you.

Who's that?

Let's go see

Mr. Davis.

I'm with the Department

of Social Services.

I have a court order

to detain your mother.

Nancy, you will have to come with us now.

Where?

Well, unfortunately,

we don't have a facility locally

that has what your mother needs,

so she'll be transported

to Des Moines.

Why?

Because the court feels

she's a danger to herself and others.

Now she'll be evaluated,

and then there'll be a hearing.

If you want to disagree,

that'll be the time plead your case.

Des Moine is over an hour away.

She doesn't know anybody.

Just everyone. Please, just.

Wait a minute.

Wait a minute.

So you should have waited.

Mom? Mom, no. Hey, Mom.

Mom, just listen. Listen, listen.

I will get her to calm down

and to go with you,

but can you just give me

a minute to speak with her.

Please?

Sheriff, please.

Give him a minute.

Jack, you've got 2 minutes.

Mom, mom, hey, listen to me.

Because of what I did last night.

I mean, you're going to

Rip me out of my house

and then you can forget about me.

Mom, I don't know anything about this, but

the thing is, you have to go.

Otherwise, if you freak out,

they will use it against you in court.

Well, don't leave me.

Please don't leave me,

Mom,

I won't.

Okay? You have to trust me, okay?

Please, just.

Okay. Okay.

Okay. I'll figure everything out.

Okay?

Okay. Okay.

Let's go. Mom.

Mom,

Hey, don't worry.

Everything's going to be okay.

I'm going to see you soon. Okay?

I'll see you soon.

Does she need a bag? Can I bring?

No, she'll have everything she needs,

and when she gets checked

in, she'll have an evaluation.

And what is determined?

She can have visitors. She'll be informed.

It'll take a few days.

It's okay, Mom. It's okay. I'll see you.

I'll see you soon, Mom.

How are you doing?

Hey, uh,

I'm...

Have'nt seen you in a while.

I'm sorry.

Work's been busy.

Yeah.

What's you got there?

Oh, it's a letter from the court

hearing dates next week.

I know when it is.

How?

Because I got one too,

How?

Because I'm the one that called this in.

You did this? Why? Why?

Because I saw what happened that night.

She almost died.

You could have too.

We. We didn't.

This time.

Listen, I'm a nurse.

It's my job to take care of people.

And I see how hard you tried.

But nobody can take this on alone.

It's only a matter of time

before something horrible will happen.

And that fire should be your wake up.

Debbie listen to me. You.

You have to testify in court.

You have to help me. You have to.

You have to help me get her out of there.

Debbie, you can't.

Any idea how bad this.

I won't do that, Jack. I'm sorry.

She is safer there than here.

I trusted you.

Then trust me now.

This is what's best for her.

How many times you break my heart.

Six weeks with her.

Listen, Jack, if that's what you think,

then you better wise up.

You Can't have everything, you want

a career or not?

What is it, Eugene?

It's not a show, It's a movie.

Producer sent the script and an offer.

Neither are bad.

It's a Christmas movie,

sh**ting in Colorado.

No interested,

What's!?

Why?

I'm busy.

Jack, you turn this down,

I can't help you anymore.

You'll be done.

Goodbye, Eugene.

What are you doing here?

May I come in?

So, amm... what are you...

What are you doing here?

Aren't you happy to see me?

Amm... just surprise is all.

Well, I missed you.

What's going on, Claire?

Eugene called.

He thinks you're making

some questionable decisions

that could hurt you

and thought I should come and talk to you.

All right.

So Eugene made you do this.

Jack, You know well enough

That no one makes me do

anything that I don't want to do.

So you're supposed to talk me into doing

the Christmas movie, is that it?

No.

I came here to tell you

that I believe in you.

I don't want you to lose everything

you love for something

you never cared about.

I want you to come home with me.

I've missed you,

right?

Yes.

Oh, I forgot.

I have something for you.

Do you remember this?

Listen, Jack, I know you're mad at me.

I have an idea that will fix everything.

Oh, I'm sorry.

I should have called.

Oh, Who is this Jack?

This is Debbie

She helps out with Mom.

Well, we all need friends sometimes.

Isn't that right, Debbie?

Of course.

Shall I leave so you two can talk?

No, please.

It's not important, Jack.

I'll call you later, okay?

Sure.

What's the matter?

Don't you want me anymore?

I've done exactly what you've told me

to do.

I've moved on.

You need to leave.

Let me get this straight.

You don't want to live in L.A. anymore.

You don't want to be an actor,

and you don't love me anymore.

Honestly,

I don't really know what I want anymore.

But something I definitely don't want

Is to leave my mother in a place

where she's scared and alone.

And if I could fix that, I don't know,

maybe I can figure everything else out.

What about me?

Does it matter what I want?

No,

not anymore.

Please come home.

Don't say anything, Jackie.

Just listen.

I know you think that she was selfish,

but she wasn't.

She just wanted you to be okay.

She wanted you have all the good life.

You have no idea,

How proud of you she is and was

She watched every show you ever made.

She would have died

a thousand times for you.

Everybody in town knew,

They knew you before

there was a TV show

Because she wouldn't

stop talking about you.

So please

Take care of her

Because she needs you now.

Now.

They all tie us together

it's better again.

Darling you should stay with me now.

Are you Miss. Davidson son?

Yes.

I've been given the documents.

Your mother's evaluation results

in a physician's report.

Is there anything you'd like to say

before I rule?

I would just like to say

that my family has

been through a lot.

Not just lately, but

for years.

The truth is,

Me and my mother have never been close.

And, as unfortunate as the circumstances

that brought us together now are,

I'm grateful they did

These past few months

I have gotten to learn who

my mother really is.

And I...

I have grown to love this person

very much.

I can't get back

all the years I missed,

But

you can give me... just..

Just a little more time with her,

you know, before she's gone.

And I just

I just really hope that you'll do that.

Thank you.

Sometimes the court has to

make difficult decisions,

and today is no different.

I want you to know I believe what you've

said, but it is the decision of the court.

That Miss Davis remain in a 24 hour care.

Facility.

Which one?

That is is up to you.

I'm sorry about the other night.

I shouldn't have just shown up like that.

Well... here you are,

What do you want?

I have an idea of how

we can get Nancy out of there.

Oh I'm confused.

You put her in there,

then I asked you for your help in court.

You said no, but.

But now.

Now you want to help her.

Jack, I know you're mad,

but you have to start living in reality.

She can't live here anymore. I know that

because you.

Why can't you see that I care about her,

and I'm trying to help you both.

I don't really give a damn

what you're trying to do.

Okay, look, I just.

I don't want to see you anymore.

Just leave us alone.

You're being childish again.

Hey, I've got a great idea.

Go away.

Jack, please listen to me.

Thanks for seeing me Ted,

I am happy to do what I can.

What's going on?

So I just want to sort of explore

what my options are.

Is there any money anywhere?

Your father's stopped farming the land.

He leased it out to another farmer.

He saw the bigger equipment

when he didn't need it anymore.

And they've been living that

money. It hasn't been much.

No, they're okay, but.

And how much is the house worth?

Not much. With two fires.

Who would want it?

And we might as well plow down and lease

that land, too.

And my

dad's old convertible.

Oh, Your father sold a 1969

Plymouth Roadrunner about a year ago.

$2,300.00

you're right.

Oh. Yeah.

It was in bad shape.

My understanding was

it had to be towed away.

So that's all I know.

Last question.

Who bought the car?

Jack, get to the point.

You want the car back?

No.

Then what?

Why are you freaking out?

Because you used me, Jack.

You were lonely and used me for company

when you had another person in your life.

I asked you if you had someone

and you said no.

And I liked you... a lot.

And you lied. Whoa, whoa. Hey, Debbie.

That girl, she.

She wasn't my girlfriend.

Just please leave me alone.

Would you just a sec?

Look, you want to hate me, that's fine.

But at least hear the

truth first and then decide.

That girl. She...

She was my girlfriend.

Her name is Claire.

Ohh, Claire.

What a pretty name?

Yes.

She was my girlfriend, but...

she broke up with me

when I came out here.

Yes, I tried to fix things.

She didn't want that, so

I moved on.

I like you too.

A lot.

I swear.

I had no idea

that she was coming over that night.

And she left that night.

Nothing happened.

I lied.

Car doesn't run, needs part,

and I'm saving for it.

How much is the part?

$1200 bucks.

If I were to get this part for you,

Do you think I could take it off

or spend some time?

I suppose so.

Yeah?

Yeah.

Awesome, see you soon

Love, I have seen, Leaving on the edge.

I know that, it got to be the captain.

I won't know for sure until I kiss him...

How can I help you?

Hi.

I'd like to sell this, please.

Is that what I think it is?

Yeah.

And it's... real?

Yeah,

it's mine,

I know you.

So, what do you think

I can do...

$500.

That's an Emmy...

Like, for me.

I see that.

I mean, if you'll let me take a picture

of you with it, I'll give you 600 million.

Thanks.

Alright,

Hold up,

I'll give you $800.

How about that?

I need $1200.

I'll take a picture with it.

I'll play it like a flute.

I used it to get single for my television.

I don't really care but I need $1200.

Yes or no right now.

What do you think?

Mr. Davis, we've been trying to reach you.

What's wrong? Is she okay?

She won't eat.

She keeps asking for Berry.

My dad.

Was able to see her.

As he passed away a few months ago.

Can I just go in there?

Yes, but please bear in mind, she really

doesn't remember anything anymore.

Oh, okay.

I loved you in that show.

I was so sorry to hear you left.

Actually, I was fired.

That's what they say.

But let me tell you something.

My nephew worked with you on that show

for two years.

His name is Doug Jones.

Dougie?

Oh, yeah. No, Doug. He was a grip.

Oh, he's great.

Well, he told me what really?

He said you're innocent.

You didn't do none of what they said.

Tell dugie I said thank you.

Mom... It's...

It's me,

Jack?

Yeah,

How you doing?

I'm fine.

Some of the nurses told

me that you're not eating.

If you don't put a needle in you.

Do you think you could try for me?

I will.

Would you like to eat whatever you want?

I'd really like a peppermint patty.

Okay.

I'll see what I can do.

Okay.

Are they, amm...

Are they treating you nicely here?

Yeah. Yeah, they are. Doctor.

Mom, It's me.

It's Jack.

I know who you are.

You're Barry's son.

You have his eyes.

I love you.

I love you too, Mom.

I think I need to go to sleep now.

Okay, Mom.

I'll talk to you soon.

Okay.

Thank you.

Hey.

Hey.

I got the money.

How soon can you fix the car?

I don't know.

Saturday.

It needs to be sooner.

Jack,

If you need a car, you can borrow mine.

I do.

The thing is, I... I need that car.

What's going on?

Look, I promise

I'll tell you everything, but just hurry.

Yeah.

Okay.

Awesome.

Wow, you did it.

I mean, amazing.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

So now you have to tell me your plan

inside.

So, what do you think?

I think you are insane,

but I love it.

Just be careful.

Yeah. No, of course.

When are you leaving?

Right now.

Berry?

Yes.

Are you ready to for a ride?

Yes, please.

Wow. Hey. Hey.

Is she amm...

Mr. David.

She is splendid.

It's the happiest I've seen her.

Yeah?

Now get out of here

before you get me fired.

Totally.

Thank you so much.

So very welcome.

Oh, my God.

Oh, my God.

That smells so good.

How'd it go?

Well, I don't think it

could have gone any better.

I'll tell you something else,

Her nurse.

She's just pretty cool. She, ahh...

She really made me feel like

my mom's going to be safe.

I'm so glad.

So now what?

Now I'm going to demolish

one of those things and sleep for a week.

Good plan.

Hello?

Okay.

Yeah, I am.

I understand.

I'll be in touch.

Like I said.

I'm very sorry for your loss.

She was a wonderful

Thanks Ted.

May I Join you?

Take a load off,

much obliged, much obliged...

You know, rumor has it

That Leslie Baker made these Maidrights.

Now, if she did that,

we are in for a treat.

But if Dolores Hawthorne

made them...

They're going to be way too spicy.

Oh, Curtis.

Good luck...

Here it goes...

Mm hmm.

That's the good stuff.

Hmm.

Yeah.

Mm hmm.

Right, good deal.

So, what are you going to do now?

Going back to Hollywood?

No, no, I think... I'm going to

Stay on here for a while.

Thing is, I got this friend

That I kind of like

to get to know a little better.

Hmm.

Is that right.

Is'nt that right, Curtis?

Sure it is.

Why don't you take me for a ride?

Yeah. So,

what do you say, Curtis?

Shall I take the girl for a ride?

That's a real pretty girl

sitting right there.

And don't waste your time

chatting with me.

I eating... go

OK,

Let's get out of here.

Okay.

I'll remember you

if you remember me.

Cinnamon rolls and dry red wine

and slowly passing time.

Will you still hold my hand?

I'll try to understand.

We'll paint a picture of fire and ice

and slowly passing time,

It ain't all that much fun.

It was over long before he'd be gone.

But best days away in my memory

in the backyard.

I like to look at those trees

short on cash.

The kids rough

And the bank

takes more when I don't have enough.

Sometimes I wonder how much it cost me

to be the back yard.

I like to look at those trees.

No, we don't get any easier.

You just.

You better be looking for a smile with m

Take over you alone while.

In the sticks.

Stones and seeds in the back

yard is where I fell.

On my knees.

The sticks,

stones and seeds in the back yard.

I found my peace

through the brush,

the weeds, then the thistle

wind chimes lullaby in teakettle whistle

When my stormy weather friends,

they hold back from me in the back yard.

I love to be at those trees,

But it don't get any easier.

You just get better, man

Looking for each smile

Though it may Take a real long while

To stick stones and seeds in the back

yard is where I found my peace

In the sticks stones

and see the back yard.