01x04 - A Long Road Home

[bunniefuu]

- [piano playing]

- [patrons chattering]

- [piano stops]

- [chattering stops]

Come on, Moon.

[chattering continues]

Two beers, whiskey backs.

She's not welcome in this town.

Dirty bird feathers.

She got diseases.

The only diseases my people

have we got from you.

And this is an eagle feather.

Only bestowed on those

with strength and courage.

- I'd be careful if I were you.

- Hmm.

- [grunts]

- [bartender chuckles]

[patrons scream, clamor]

[groans]

[grunts]

[grunts]

[wind whistles]

- [indistinct chatter on radio]

- [radio crackles]

[radio host] The San Fernando Valley

Parks and Rec Department

has spotted its first eagle nest

since the species

was declared endangered last year.

Three nests have been located

in the Burro Flats area.

[prisoners chattering]

Fresh from my mother's kitchen.

She just left.

[in Tagalog] Did you know

that the invention of the yo-yo

dates back to 500 BCE?

- [chuckling]

- Yes, by the Greeks.

But we Filipinos perfected them.

[in English] All right, what's going on?

I told the class my dad was taking me

on a fishing trip.

Then when I changed my report,

the teacher asked me why.

And Joey Bradley, he yelled out,

"Because his dad's a jailbird."

The whole class laughed.

[Rudy] Ham.

Here.

What's this?

[Rudy] A feather is a special gift.

It's given to honor achievement,

or help navigate loss

or the feeling of being lost.

Now, the bird sees from above.

They see the world differently. Get it?

So, this will help with Joey Bradley?

What? No. f*ck Joey Bradley.

He's an as*h*le.

Look, I'm saying this will help you

with your family.

It's a reminder to look at things

from a different perspective.

Is it an eagle feather?

Nope, only the creator can give you

one of those.

If he wants you to have one,

he will set you on your path.

[wind whistles]

[Bootsy] Here's the specs

to the safe at the temple.

[Hampton] It's a Pershing.

Forty cubic foot interior. Level seven.

Two inch carbon steel and chromium alloy.

That's a 30 minute fire wall.

- You might as well be quoting scripture.

- [sighs]

It's all gibberish to me.

I'll need to drill

into the face of the lock

in order to reach the lever, or drive cam.

Then there's another two inches of steel.

In other words, it's gonna take 30 minutes

to drill this safe.

Can you shave ten minutes off of that?

The police patrol the

neighborhood regularly.

I can't say for sure until I test it.

I'm gonna need to get some chromium alloy.

I've got some concrete blocks

left over from when I was

building a decorative plant wall.

What happened?

The lady who inspired my botanist ways

replanted herself

in another man's apartment.

She said my trailer was too drafty.

Your trailer is drafty.

Why didn't you get a heater?

[scoffs] Too expensive.

- The heater?

- No, the lady.

As much as I'm enjoying this tête-à-tête,

I need to go.

Gotta get to the tool show with Manny.

I could get some chromium alloy there.

Sounds like you got it all worked out.

Now all you need is an alibi for Saturday.

I'll need a place to stay overnight.

I can't have Astoria catch me sneak out.

[neighbors speaking indistinctly]

And just where do you think you're going?

The Burro Flats.

Isn't that where those hippies are camping

out and doing that vision quest thing?

Don't know. They found eagle nests.

I really want to find a feather.

[Astoria] No. You are still in trouble

after that stunt you pulled at school.

Today I need you to clean out the washer

- and then clean out the dryer vent.

- Mom, please.

I'll do whatever you want later

but I-I-I can't miss this. It's important.

[Astoria] All you do is sit and sulk

in your room and talk about the Chumash.

You need to change your routine.

Harrison, how about

a little lakeside lounge at Lake Piru?

We can camp out, fish.

Nothing like a rod

and worm to bring family together.

No, I don't want to go fishing with you.

I think spending some time

with your father would be a good idea.

Take some time to think about it.

Not needed.

That boy.

[door opens]

You two are exactly alike.

That's why you keep butting heads.

[door closes]

Hey, Mr. Chambers.

You've got more hair than I imagined.

Most check forgers I know are bald.

Who are you?

Mini. I'm Einstein's girlfriend.

- You from the neighborhood?

- I'm from around.

Did you hear? We're building a pool.

- What?

- Yeah. Cool, right?

I studied the routines

of the last six gold medal winners

and they increased their speed

with two-hour a day practices in water.

But you work at a pool?

Due to the popularity

of the water ballet class

and the average age of that participant,

they need the pool heated to 84 degrees,

and I need mine colder

to maximize the benefits.

And I've never lived in a house

with a pool before so I'm super excited.

But you don't live here, right?

Metaphysically, we're all living

and we're all here.

[designer] Oh, God.

[chuckles] I'm so clumsy.

On my first day at Parsons,

I dropped my kit.

And as I was rushing

to pick everything up,

I stabbed myself

in the hand with my protractor.

Uh, went clean through. See?

Mmm. It's okay. It's a battle scar.

[laughs]

I'm sorry. I'm Caroline Purdy.

When I get nervous, I babble.

I have an interview

for the design associate position.

Oh. Your designs look good.

[chuckles] Thanks.

I I tried to edit it down

but, uh, I just couldn't.

My teacher said you wanna

leave them wanting more

but I just couldn't decide which ones.

- May I?

- Yeah.

Take these two out.

Now, I can see that you have an eye.

Thanks.

Um, I'm sorry, I didn't get your name.

Astoria.

- Thank you, Astoria.

- Just go through that door.

Cynthia will help you.

[exhales sharply] Thank you.

[phone ringing]

Yeah, I like that.

[typewriters clacking]

[Caroline] Look at this one. Is this

something that you might be interested in?

You know you can apply for that job.

And what if he says no?

I'm gonna have to sit here all day knowing

he thinks I'm just a receptionist.

He thinks you're just a receptionist now.

[Harrison groans]

[grunts]

[groans]

[Einstein] Now the trick is making sure

that the pressure remains even

otherwise it can cause a rupture.

Now that's the last thing we want because

Hey, where you going?

Mom wants you

to finish that before you leave.

I'm going to the Burro Flats.

I'd rather get in trouble later than miss

out on the chance at an eagle feather.

I want a feather.

[engine rumbles]

[Einstein chuckles]

[Mini laughing]

[Mini] Do you really think

you'll find an eagle feather?

Just need to search for it.

Rudy hasn't written me.

Dad's always in my face. Mom's mad at me.

- It's like everything's f*cked up.

- [eagle shrieks]

Which

- [eagle shrieks]

- You hear that?

Which way?

You guys go east. I'll go west.

- [Manny] Okay.

- [Hampton] Right.

I just

I-I want to get the word out there.

[Manny] I wanna tell people

about the Bit Magician.

I wanna set up some tests, that's it.

[speaks indistinctly]

And build excitement, Manny.

Hampton, I haven't been excited

about anything since my sixth birthday.

These people, they're professionals.

They care about costs and facts.

[sighs]

There's not really anything

very exciting about machining.

That's where you're wrong.

Check out our self-sharpening drill g*n.

The Bit Magician.

An approved vendor for Rocketcorp.

You look like a precision drill man.

This yours?

Yes it is.

Chambers, Hampton Chambers.

Inventor of the Bit Magician.

Now look how sharp these bits are.

And this is after hours of drilling.

What's it do?

[Manny] It's a self-sharpening drill g*n.

Still in the research

and development phase,

but, uh, so far we've only tested it

on aluminum.

But we're working on other metal.

This small invention

is gonna change machining.

[snorts]

Self-sharpening. How's it work?

Ah, trade secret. But Rocketcorp loves it.

Can you demo it?

We can set up tests at any of your shops.

You just leave us a card.

- There you are.

- Thank you.

- Be in touch.

- Thank you, sir.

See, Manny, excitement is contagious.

Now, grab some more leads.

I'm gonna check out C.K. Metals.

[vendor] Can I help you?

Chromium alloy.

Extremely dense.

Do you have some samples I could take?

Too pricey.

What are you machining?

I'm a tool supplier for Rocketcorp.

Hmm.

Here's my card.

Give us a call if you need anything.

Thanks.

Manny. C.K. Metals has

all the exotics we need for testing.

We have no money for exotics.

Then barter. Trade something.

Come on, Mr. Rocketcorp, drop some names.

[sighs] Okay.

- Throw some weight around.

- Fine.

But you're buying lunch after this.

Hi. Manny Brinks.

Wondering what the wait time

is for your alloys?

Oh, we stock everything in-house.

From, uh, titanium,

chromium alloy to Teflon.

I'm an engineer at Rocketcorp.

We could bring you in,

show them your metals

[metal jangling]

[Manny] Hampton! What the hell?

I'm so sorry. S-Someone pushed me.

Sorry about that. Uh.

Um, just Let's Let's just leave it.

- [Hampton] Man.

- [metal rattles]

- Uh.

- [Hampton] All right.

Sorry. Sorry.

- Uh. Uh.

- Thank you.

- We need some

- Sorry.

exotic metals

for a new product we're doing.

In exchange, I think I could get you

on the vendor list at Rocketcorp.

And you're not gonna forget us. We're the

company that knocked over your display.

Um. We should go.

Someone's at our cart.

We'll be in touch, Pete.

Thank you. Sorry about that.

[sniffs]

[birds chirping]

[Einstein] Hmm.

Hey.

Hey, man.

Are you Jesus of Nazareth?

No. I'm Einstein of Chatsworth.

And who are you?

[chuckles]

I'm Stick Man.

[eagle shrieking]

[eagle shrieks]

[horse snorts, whinnies]

Hey! Get over here!

You're not in this shot,

you're in the next scene!

Okay.

There you go.

The headband isn't even a part

of Indian culture,

it's just, uh, used in the movies

to help the wig stay on.

Action!

[screaming]

[screaming]

[actors clamoring, grunting]

[assistant] Take two.

[all screaming, clamoring]

[actors clamoring, grunting]

[shrieking]

[muttering, groaning]

[prop master] It looks good.

Okay, I'm glad you

Okay. Thanks.

Okay, yeah, I'll hang on to it.

- [Gelsinger speaks indistinctly]

- [prop master] Okay. Yeah.

Sure. Yes. They absolutely had g*ns.

Yeah, we can bring

as many g*ns as you want.

Yeah, it's your call.

Hey! Hey! He's got the feather.

[panting]

[grunts] What the hell, kid? Come on.

[exclaims] Do you know

how hard these are to get?

[designer speaking indistinctly]

[exhales sharply] They're doing it again.

[inhales sharply]

What?

The room has no cohesion.

The color story is tragic.

- Astoria.

- Hmm?

They pay me to do billing,

so that's what I do.

I am too distracted

by their lack of creativity.

[chuckles]

[receptionist] Don't.

- What?

- You know what.

[whispers] I can't help it.

That does look better.

[muttering indistinctly]

[engine rumbling]

Harrison.

Changed your mind about fishing?

No.

"Harrison, Flying Falcon.

Here's a hawk feather.

The next level to your journey

and a map to the solstice."

Okay.

"Harrison,

Flying Falcon."

"Your father has really

changed.

You must forgive him."

How's the pool coming along?

I got a lot done with the help

of Mini and Stick Man.

Stick Man?

Oh, he's my spiritual brother.

- What's that?

- His creation.

We blessed it in an ancient ceremony

of spit and mud

and now it has mystical powers.

Good.

This is from Rudy.

I've been holding on to it. [sighs]

I know that was a shitty thing

for me to do.

But I was hoping I could be there

for you instead of him.

I can see that's not gonna happen now so,

um there you go.

Hampton.

Yeah?

When do you wanna go?

Leave Saturday afternoon,

come back Sunday.

Okay.

Okay.

[radio host] Now, I'm reminded

of the Heraclitus saying,

"No man ever steps

in the same river twice.

For it's not the same river

and he's not the same man."

Well, they called Heraclitus

"The Riddler" for a reason.

But isn't it heartening

to think that no matter what rocks

and rapids you're facing now,

if you keep going, there's always

a new vista waiting just around the bend.

Good night, San Fernando Valley.

And may tomorrow's river flow

as smoothly as our last song tonight.

[funk music playing]

[funk music stops]