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All right, shh. Everybody, shh.

You guys ready?

1, 2, 3, 4!

Excuse me. Sorry I'm late.

You were so good.

O, we're very proud of you.

Yeah. I was nervous at first, but then I just had fun.

Good! That's the whole point.

What's with the plant?

I'm supposed to take care of it.

By "I," I hope that doesn't mean papa or me.

Surprise!

- You like? Thanks, papa!

Let's play with it after dinner, okay?

But I wanna play with it now.

Owen.

After dinner.

Go wash your hands, please.

Why did he get a present?

Because he worked hard on that performance.

Well, it's part of school.

He should work hard.

Okay, Nurse Ratched.

We got Judy Klein.

Who?

Judy Klein, the author I've been trying to sign for months.

Oh, that was today?

Yeah.

I told you this morning. We'll speak to her agent.

Oh, I'm sorry.

Anyway, we'll do the latest book

in her series, which means we can go somewhere special

for Christmas.

Disney World?

We'll see.

"'Thank you, Pooh,' answered Eeyore.

'You're a real friend,' said he. 'Not like some," he said.

So, Winnie the Pooh went off to find Eeyore's tail."

Night, kiddo.

Night, daddy.

Why do some animals have tails?

Hmm, that's a good question.

Sometimes, I feel like you don't appreciate my work.

I mean, I know his recital was a big deal,

but landing this author is huge for me, for us.

You know what? You're right.

I'm sorry.

I was just busy getting him ready.

I'm proud of you.

You are?

Of course, I am.

I'm always proud of you.

Their dance was really good.

Well, they were happy with it.

- So, that's all that matters. - Yeah.

Night, baby. Goodnight.

Hey, sweetie. What's the matter?

You have a bad dream?

Come on.

We talked about this.

It's okay.

What do you do while I'm at school?

Well, today, I'm going to yoga.

And then I have to go grocery shopping.

You're always shopping.

Well, that's because you and daddy are always eating.

All right. Now, remember, Isabella's coming today.

- Isabella's coming? - Yes!

- Yes!

- Have a good day at school. - Okay.

I'll see you later, sweetie.

- Morning, Owen. Sup?

Morning, Hazel. Morning, Luca.

Have a great day.

That was the guy who fell down on the steps at the Eagle.

So, did you make breakfast in bed for him this morning?

God, no.

I made him breakfast, like always.

What can I say? He does a better breakfast.

Yeah.

Matthew. Is it love?

Let's not interrogate our guests.

Matthew will gush when he's ready.

Matthew told us nothing. How'd you two meet?

Uh, Housing Works benefits.

Nicky was supposed to go with me, but he canceled.

And aren't you glad I did?

Yes. Mm-hmm

I couldn't take my eyes off of him.

I was borderline creepy.

Well, one man's creepy stalker is another man's future husband.

Mm-hmm. - That's so beautiful.

I think it's really beautiful.

Well, I still remember the night we first met.

Don't look at me.

That was the night I discovered the gin martini.

- Best night of my life. Happy birthday.

Thank you.

Oh, I told you, "No gift."

I know. Hi.

Hi. Sorry, sorry, hi.

Someone lost track of time at the studio again.

Oh, yes.

It's just a portrait, but it is money.

All right, let's eat. I'm starving.

Okay, we were just waiting

for everyone to get here, darling.

Sorry, I'm cranky.

I haven't been sleeping very well.

Owen's coming into our bed again.

Oh. Is he anxious?

Uh, he gets scared sometimes.

All the books say that happens.

Poor little guy.

He's not gonna learn to sleep

on his own if you just keep letting him into our bed.

He needs our comfort right now.

He's 8!

I mean, don't you guys think he's a little old

to be sleeping with his parents?

Well, I mean I--

So, I hate to steal your thunder.

We're pregnant.

Oh!

What? - Oh, my God.

That's amazing!

I knew it. I knew it.

It's a girl. But please no reaction to that.

We're trying to keep it gender neutral for--

Okay. Of course.

Congratulations.

Cheers!

Brava, brava.

Congratulation!

Wow.

Well, forget that it's my birthday.

Oh!

Old man.

We'll never forget about you.

- Hey. Hi!

Hey. How did your night go?

Oh, he was great. Very excited.

So, I only got him to close his eyes like 20 minutes ago.

Oh.

Sorry. - It's okay.

He was very excited to see you.

Oh. - Thank you, Isabella.

Of course. - Mm.

- I'll see you soon, okay? - Yes.

All right.

All right, your car is booked.

It's five minutes away.

Oh, thank you.

How was your date the other night?

Uh, did I have a date?

Oh, my God.

It was that bad?

He's just-- Um, he's just not for me.

But maybe no one is right now.

I'm focusing on school, so...

Good for you.

Men can wait.

- Mm-hmm. Right? Yeah.

Um, why are you awake, mister?

It's inappropriate, right?

Yes, it is.

Did you have fun with Isabella?

Yeah. We watched Toy Story 2 and made popcorn

with candy in it.

Candy in it?

Isabella has the eating habits of your dad.

Hmm.

So, guess what?

What?

Claire and Judith are having a baby.

- What? - Yes!

- It's super cool. - I know.

I'm really happy for them.

You brushed and pottied before bed, right?

Mm-hmm.

Am I looking middle-aged?

Okay, don't answer.

What do you want me to say?

I want you to lie.

You know,

whenever we come home, I go right in to check on him.

You never do.

Yes, I do.

Sometimes.

No, you don't.

You look very, very Butterfield standing there.

I really hate it when you argue with me in front of our friends.

It made everybody so uncomfortable.

Is that what this is about?

No.

I have work in the morning.

I met somebody.

Someone I think I have feelings for.

What? Who?

You don't know him.

Are you kidding? Is this a joke?

We decided that we weren't gonna be open for a while,

that we would focus on each other.

We decided that with Bruce.

I know.

And when we did decide to be open,

we would discuss before we act.

Nothing impulsive.

Mm-hmm.

And that we would make each other a part of it.

I know.

When did you meet him?

A few weeks ago.

Who is he?

His name is Will.

- What does he look like? - I'm not giving you my phone.

What does it matter?

Where'd you meet him?

That club. Whatever it's called.

You know, the night we all went out dancing.

Was I there?

You had Owen's strep.

That was like six weeks ago.

I wanted to tell you.

I didn't know how.

I'm confused.

Confused about what?

I'm sorry.

Hey.

Hey.

Hey.

I told Nicky about you.

Told him what?

That I have a little crush on you.

You know, we've never even had a drink or anything, right?

So, let's have a drink.

I thought we were cool just hanging out.

Well, yeah. Yeah, we are.

We are.

You're great.

And sexy, and everything. And I love the sex.

But I never forget that you're married.

So I can't go to any kind of emotional place with you,

because you're not free.

Okay, yes.

I'm not free-free, but...

I'm not happy in my marriage.

I haven't been happy in a while.

Okay, let's...

Let's just forget I said anything, okay?

Yeah. But you did say something.

And you can't unsay that kind of shit.

Where were you?

Hey, I was just out.

I went to yoga.

Hey, dear.

Didn't know it was gonna be so hot today.

You should have asked daddy. He always knows the weather.

Yes, he does.

Hey, I'm gonna go take a shower.

Where have you been?

I've been texting you.

I called Claire.

I'm gonna stay with them for a couple of days.

What? Why?

I don't know. I just-- I need time to think.

Think about what?

You're the one that's been cheating on our marriage.

Not anymore. That's over.

He ended it.

So, you want me to console you now?

I wish you'd go stay at Matthew's.

I don't wanna leave Owen.

- But you'd never do that for me. - Why would I do that?

This is your temper tantrum.

'Cause you're being dismissive, like you always are.

Like you are with Owen whenever he has a feeling!

I have been alone with Owen all afternoon!

Good for you, Nick!

You're father of the year.

You're my husband.

You can't just leave.

See?

What?

Hey, boo-boo.

Are you hiding?

I'm sorry you had to hear that.

Why do you do that?

I hate it when you fight.

I know.

When you live with somebody for a long time,

sometimes, they get on your nerves.

So, I'm gonna go stay at Claire and Judith's tonight.

Can I come with you?

You have school tomorrow.

Daddy's gonna take you to school.

And then I'll pick you up as usual. Okay?

I love you so much.

Owen, it's time to get up.

Come on. It's-- it's past 7:00. Come on.

What do you wanna wear?

It's gonna be chilly.

This is cute.

I hate that shirt.

I saw you wear this shirt the other day.

All right.

Get dressed. I mean it.

Okay. What do you want for breakfast?

Uh, Pop-Tarts.

No.

Papa lets me.

No, he doesn't.

And if he did, there'd be Pop-Tarts here.

Oh. You're being mean.

I want papa.

Yeah. Well, he's not here, is he?

River? Rylan?

Ooh, what about Shiloh?

Shiloh?

What is that like, Gaelic or something?

Uh, I think so.

What's wrong with a traditional name?

Like Sheila.

Sheila? Yeah, Sheila.

I like Ara.

Morning, Eli.

Love the tie. Love the tie.

Come here.

Can you not pout all day? This is not my fault, you know?

Have a good day.

Morning, Owen. Everything okay?

Morning. Good morning.

That's great, Flora.

Owen.

Bye, Owen!

Hey, O! How was your day?

I don't know.

You don't know?

Well, I missed you, buddy.

What about this one, honey?

It's too hard.

You haven't even tried it.

Come on, let's do it. You got it.

Hey.

Daddy, I'm starving.

Really? Well, me, too.

Well, I got dinner.

Food's still hot. So, let's eat.

Go wash your hands.

Go wash your hands, baby.

Are you staying?

Got your favorite.

Um, I say a lion. No, tiger.

A great white shark?

No. Do you give up?

- Mm-hmm. Mosquito.

Mosquitoes are the most dangerous animal

in the world.

- They kill the most people. - Really?

They're the most dangerous

because they carry around so many diseases

that will kill you right away.

Wow!

After that, there's the box jellyfish.

If you're swimming, and it stings you,

you'll be paralyzed and drown.

Where did you learn all of this?

Eli.

Sit up, and move closer.

Sometimes, when I play with Eli,

he wants to be the princess and I'm the prince.

Oh, that's okay.

Your daddy always wanted to be the princess, too.

Hello?

Who doesn't wanna be Cinderella? She has all the fun.

So, he's totally out.

All through dinner,

I just kept wanting him to go to bed,

so we could be alone.

This little guessing game was torture.

I know I've gotten lazy with our marriage.

I rely on you to look after Owen,

and I know that it makes you feel like a single parent.

But I have been listening.

I'm gonna do better. I'm gonna be better.

How?

What are you going to do?

I don't know.

I'll do whatever you want me to do.

Let's go to London for a long weekend

if it's just the two of us--

It's not just the two of us, Nicky.

Gabriel, I love you.

I know. I love you, too, baby.

I don't think that's good enough anymore.

I just...

I feel like this thing with Will...

...forced me to deal with me

and to deal with what's going on between us.

What do you mean?

I've spoken to a divorce attorney.

You want a divorce?

We go back to Bruce, right?

You're not listening.

I don't wanna go back to therapy. I can't.

Therapy is not working. We both know that.

So, you wanna throw away 13 years together?

Think about Owen.

I am thinking about Owen.

He's all I think about.

Then why are you doing this?

You don't get it.

You don't get how lonely I've been.

I wanted a family.

I got Owen.

But I didn't get a family.

You two are the most important people in my life.

I don't feel like we're partners in this.

I haven't for a long time since Owen was born.

I just can't wait for you to catch up anymore.

I'm sorry.

He's gonna freak out

if he wakes up and you're not here again.

Hey, baby. Wake up.

Time to go to school.

Were you excited when I was born?

Of course, I was.

It was the best day of my life.

Tell me the story.

Oh. Well, you've heard this story a hundred times.

Yeah, but I like it.

Okay.

Then Auntie Adele gave us her egg,

and the doctor put it inside of Penny.

And Penny ate all your favorite foods,

like chocolate chunk cookies and celery, and chicken.

Pretty soon, you were you.

And then we got a telephone call saying it was time.

We left our hotel in Philadelphia,

and hopped in a cab, and went to the hospital.

And that's when you were born.

And then they brought you into the room with us.

And I watched you sleep.

And the nurse put a little yellow blanket over your legs.

And I watched you...

kick it off.

Do you remember how cute he was when we first met?

Yeah. I remember you called me right away

to say you'd met a very handsome actor.

And I managed to say, "Great" and "Uh-oh" at the same time.

Does this look okay?

I wanna look nice for Kevin's sister.

That's sweet.

She's in town for work.

It's not like an official meet-the-family thing.

He's just really easy to spend time with.

I really like him a lot.

Good. I'm happy for you.

I'll probably fuck it up.

Probably.

Thank you.

Why am I so shit at relationships?

You're not shit at relationships.

You and I didn't work out.

Well, you and I were 23

and newly out living in the city.

We were like kids in a candy store.

When Owen was born, Gabriel fell in love with him.

And you fell by the wayside.

If it hadn't been so sweet, it would have been tragic.

And now, it is tragic.

Oh, my God. Why do you always do that?

What? I thought you wanted me to be honest.

No. Actually, I don't.

Arms, please.

Go wait by the door.

Nicky, listen.

I know you haven't found an attorney.

Or my attorney would have heard from them by now.

I've been busy.

Yeah. Well, he's a smart kid, and he knows something's up.

It's not fair to him.

I'm curious, is either of you Owen's biological father?

Yeah, I am.

My friend from college, Adele, she's the egg donor.

And is she a part of Owen's life?

Owen loves Adele.

But we've always been clear.

She's his egg donor. She lives in London.

We see her a few times a year.

So, you used a surrogate?

Yes, through an agency.

Her name's Penny, and she lives in Philadelphia.

And were you married at the time of Owen's birth?

Yeah.

We got married as soon as it became legal in New York.

So, Gabriel was spared

the hassle of second-parent adoption.

My wife and I had to jump through so many hoops. God.

How long have you and your wife been together?

Almost 20 years.

Wow.

Does it show?

And where'd you meet?

We met in a poetry class in college.

- Wow. Yeah.

Oh, it was just, ugh, this professor.

And then we didn't see each other for years.

And one day, I just bumped into her at the Angelika.

I'd watched this movie that was truly, deeply awful.

You know, the kind of movie where when the credits

are rolling, you're just staring at her

- as she's thinking about death? - Oh, yeah.

So, there I was, I was deep in, and I looked up,

and she was just standing in the aisle,

looking at me, shaking her head and laughing.

And that's kind of been our dynamic ever since, so...

Have you given any thought to custody?

I've actively been trying not to think about it.

Most judges these days favor a 50-50 split.

- Okay. Uh, before you say that,

let me point out that 50 percent is more time than you think.

If you work, it's probably a lot more time

than you usually spend with him during the week.

Uh, well, I guess the truth is...

...I didn't want this at all.

And uh, I'm just wondering if there's anything I can do.

No.

I mean, he filed for divorce, so we have to respond.

Come on!

Ah, ah, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh!

Ooh, look at that! You're doing good, buddy.

When are we having ice cream?

Soon.

I'm tired.

Don't be such a drama queen.

You said I could have ice cream!

Ugh! Come on!

We're having such a nice day together.

We're done? That's it? That's all I get?

What's the matter?

Are you leaving again?

Are you?

So, how's London?

I'm not in London. I'm in Rome.

I wanted to work in finance.

So, this is my life.

When are you moving back here?

I miss you.

I miss you, too. So much.

When things die down here,

and I'm not traveling everywhere,

I will come and give you a hug in person.

I'm so sorry, sweetie.

I thought he and I

were gonna grow old and die together.

Is it crazy?

No, it's not crazy.

You're a romantic.

I'm so proud of you.

You're one of the best people I know

among a lot of little shits.

Speaking of, how's Joaquim? Are you still seeing him?

I travel too much. He never sees me.

I thought that was the positive part

of the relationship. Apparently, I was wrong.

Well, you know,

one day, you'll meet your Prince Charming,

and then he will divorce you.

Oh, my God.

You did this amazing thing for us.

I'm sorry I fucked it up.

Sweetie, we have Owen.

Yeah.

You give him a big kiss for me?

I absolutely will.

Love you. Come home, please.

I love you, too.

Bye.

Bye.

Hey, you hungry?

There's uh, some pasta left.

When I proposed to you, remember that?

I got down on one knee. You looked at me,

and I could see the love in your eyes.

Nick. Please.

I want you to look at me the same way again.

I told Owen.

He knew something was up. So, I had to tell him.

We were supposed to tell him together.

When? You're never here.

He asked. I do not lie to him.

You don't lie to him when it's convenient,

but when you wanna go fuck Will, you tell him you went for a run.

Okay. I tell him the truth about appropriate things.

I treat him like a person.

- And I don't? No.

You don't have a relationship with him.

Because you don't give me the space.

That's bullshit!

You don't have to be given space.

You just take it!

He's your son! Oh, God!

Oh, God.

We have got to talk about custody.

Why are you doing this?

You're destroying everything that we built together.

I don't love you anymore.

You're so fucking selfish.

You've been using me this whole time.

- Using you? Yeah. For this home.

For stability.

I am the one that made this place a home.

Yeah.

And I'm the one who worked my ass off to buy this home.

And I'll probably have to sell it to pay for this divorce.

I've wasted 13 years of my life on you.

We have a son together!

I ruined your perfect life.

I messed up your perfect house, your perfect job.

It's all a distraction, Nicky.

Your life is a fucking distraction.

- I need you to go. Oh, yeah.

You can trust I will be out of here

as soon as I can find an apartment.

No. You go now.

Get the fuck out.

Are you serious?

You heard me.

I paid for this place. I don't want you here anymore.

Go!

Hi. Hi.

- How are you? I'm good.

Thank you for seeing me.

Well, of course, of course.

It's great to see you.

Every time I come to this place, it just breaks my heart.

These kids.

I've been working with homeless youth for 10 years now.

It's the reason I scream into my pillow every night.

Well, maybe not every night, but most of 'em.

So, how are you?

I'm looking for a job.

Um, and since you're you...

Uh-huh. - ...I figured you might know

of some opening somewhere, or maybe even something here.

I...

So, there's a gap there, um, since I stopped acting

in the studio to take care of Owen.

Mm-hmm.

But I'm-- I'm more than a stay-at-home dad.

- You know that. - Yeah.

I-- I-- I'm really active

at Owen's school, and I'm a part of the PTA.

I need to do something that I believe in.

And I believe in this place and the work you do here.

It isn't easy work.

People become embittered pretty quickly.

I really understand these kids.

I would really be good for them.

Let me talk to Nicky first.

I love you both, obviously.

I just-- I don't wanna get caught in the middle.

Of course. Of course.

Thank you.

Our task here is twofold.

Equitable distribution of your finances

and a workable, mutually agreed upon custody arrangement

that puts as little strain on Owen as possible.

It's my understanding

that as to legal custody,

you both agree to jointly make all medical, educational,

and religious decisions. Is that right?

- Yes. - Yeah.

Okay. Good.

So, then physical custody.

The court often prefers

that a child have one primary residence.

They think it's more stable, and um, we agree.

That is not always the case.

Well, still we want to work

to avoid, you know, "Where's my backpack?"

You know, "Where's my homework for tomorrow?

Oh, it's at papa's house, but I'm at daddy's."

I'm a little taken aback, Lorenzo.

Are you saying Gabriel wants primary physical?

Nicky and I came here assuming we'd be talking about something

closer to a 50-50 arrangement, like a 5-2-2-5.

Gabriel has been Owen's primary

stay-at-home caregiver for the past eight years.

Now, we believe that Owen will feel more secure

if Gabriel continues to pick him up from school

and take care of him in the evenings.

Now, we have some ideas

about visitation plans for Nicky.

No fucking way.

Are you crazy?

I thought you'd be okay with this,

considering I already take care of Owen,

like, 90 percent of the time.

No.

You mean I don't love Owen as much as you love him.

That is not...

You think that I'll just give him to you.

Why haven't you mentioned this before?

I tried.

I asked you like a hundred times to talk about custody

and you wouldn't.

I found an apartment.

It's close to school, and the rent is reasonable.

And how are you gonna pay for that?

I'm gonna get a job while Owen's in school.

While Owen is in school.

So, a part-time job.

I don't know yet, Nicky.

If I have physical custody, this will be a lot easier.

So, now, you want primary custody?

Yeah. Why not?

Because that means

you'll just push him off onto Isabella.

And I would rather raise my own son

than have the babysitter do it!

If I may, Gabriel sacrificed

his career as an actor to raise Owen.

I think it's only fair.

Well, it is my understanding

that to sacrifice a career, you need a career

to sacrifice in the first place.

He was doing summer stock upstate. Come on.

And there you have it.

He's my child!

I mean, he is my biological child.

No.

He's just as much my child as he is yours.

Gabriel is right.

The law in this state considers

both of you to be Owen's parents.

It doesn't matter that Gabriel

isn't biologically related to Owen.

We talked about that.

Look at me.

I was with Owen when he was an idea.

When he was a seedling.

When he was born.

Every day. Every step of the way.

I... I... I attended to him.

And now, suddenly, you're ready to parent.

Well, it's too late.

And the reality is, you just want him,

because you don't want me to have him.

I am not visiting my son for the rest of my life.

Maybe we table this and move onto other matters.

Yeah. That's a very good idea.

No!

You-- you always love to imagine

it's you and Owen against me.

I won't give him to you. I won't.

Owen wants to live with me.

And how do you know that?

It doesn't matter how or if he knows it.

Owen is too young to decide for himself.

He told me.

Give us a second.

How do people do this?

Ah.

He was sitting across from me saying that shit?

Nicky, you have to remember,

everything is up for negotiation.

They bring up a request, and we discuss it.

- I'd rather go to court. No, no, no, no, no.

That custody offer is a bit much.

But-- but we talked about this.

You don't wanna spend days on the stand

testifying about all the bad parenting Gabriel did.

And then listen to Gabriel testify

about all the bad things you did.

In the end, after all of that, you don't even know

how the judge is gonna decide.

We're out of milk. There's nothing here anymore.

You need to shop.

I'll make you some toast.

We've had several

of these sessions with our attorneys.

It's costing me a fortune.

Gabriel's being stubborn. He's not backing down.

It's not like you would never see him.

It would just be less.

You'd have more time for yourself.

I don't need any more time to myself.

Having custody will be a lot of work.

A lot of work.

And you're not used to it.

You have to feed him,

and do, I don't know, parent-y things.

I'm a parent.

I do parent-y things all the time.

We know.

We just wanna make sure you know what you're doing.

But none of you are parents.

I may not be a parent, but I had parents.

God bless those motherfuckers.

You blessing them is maybe a little much.

Could you imagine if we had been parents?

Our lives would be totally different.

I can't imagine being a father.

I mean, I really have no interest.

Thank God.

I'm happy

we have the option now, but it's never been for me.

Well, naturally.

And you learned that from your own father,

who had no interest in raising children.

It's true. Mm-hmm.

My father stayed at the office as late as he could.

My mother was sure he was having an affair,

which would have been preferable to his not wanting to be home

with his family.

When I came out,

my father didn't look me in the eye for a year.

Hmm.

I never even came out to my father.

Yes, but it was understood.

True.

I didn't have to, I guess, but that wall between us

never really came down.

My father, until the day he died, called me "Matt".

Hmm.

He knew I hated it, but still.

I wish I never had to come out to my dad.

It was so awkward.

We both knew what I was gonna say,

and neither of us wanted to talk about it.

Gabriel came to see me.

When?

The other day. He's looking for work.

You didn't help him, did you?

Well, I told him I needed to check with you first.

Don't help him.

Nicky, he hasn't had a job in eight years.

How is he supposed to get work?

That was his choice.

It was really hard for him to come and see me.

Nobody wins if he's destitute.

Nicky.

Sweetie, this is hard for us, too.

We love you. And Gabriel. And Owen.

I know everybody thinks

that Gabriel is the better parent.

Oh.

Just because Gabriel cuts the crusts off

Owen's peanut butter and jelly sandwiches

and irons his underwear,

doesn't mean he's a better parent.

Isn't that the definition of one?

Oh, please.

Everyone looks ambivalent compared to Gabriel.

This is a huge decision.

You have to be sure this is what you wanna do.

So, I told my last client

I was coming here, and she was all like,

"What's the race of the father?"

Girl, no. What did you say?

I'm a social worker.

I diffused the situation with subtle, dry humor.

I said, "The first thing you do is forget that I'm Black.

Second, you must never forget that I'm Black.

Hey. This is gonna be a little cold.

Did you make that up?

Hmm. Oh, no.

It's a quote from a poem.

You sure you want me in the room?

I-- I can wait outside.

My wife is home with a temperature of 101.

I may appear to be handling things,

but I'm scared. So, no, you're saying.

Okay. Okay, I got you.

Hi there, Sheila or Kayla or Tree Park

or whatever your name is.

Oh. Let me get this.

I'll be back.

Hey, Gabriel.

Hey, Lorenzo. What's up?

Nicky filed for a judge.

Fuck.

What the hell, Nicky?

- You're taking me to court? - Owen!

Why are you doing this?

Because you're being unreasonable.

You think this is what it means to be a father?

Acting all tough and fighting?

Owen, now!

What do you think you're teaching him?

I'm teaching him how to be an adult,

something you don't have a clue about.

Go, get your backpack, buddy. We're going home.

He's 8, you asshole.

I can't even talk to you anymore.

Good. There's nothing to say.

Come on, buddy. Let's go.

What's that?

Claire and Judith's baby.

Wow.

Hey, you wanna come play video game?

I'm not allowed to until after homework.

That was papa's rule.

Come on. I wanna show you something.

You know how to play with it?

Yeah, everybody does.

This is your room.

Wow!

You like it?

Clare and I are painting it for you.

You guys painted this?

Yes.

This is so cool!

"Christopher Robin was sitting

outside his door, putting on his big boots.

As soon as he saw the big boots, he knew that an adventure

was going to happen, and he brushed the honey

off his nose with the back of his paw.

And spruced himself up as well."

- You're here! Hi.

What did you bring?

Oh, just some desserts and things.

Yummy! Look at you!

You have grown a foot since I've seen you. Oh!

Hey, you.

How was the drive? Was there much traffic?

Yeah. It wasn't too bad.

- Hey, sis. - Hi!

Hey, Max. How are you doing?

How you doing, buddy? Good.

Hey. Hey, Soph.

Dig in, everybody.

This looks great, mom.

Yeah, thanks, mom.

Where's Uncle Gabriel?

Uh, well, papa isn't here,

because daddy and him are being divorced.

What'd you say?

What?

I wanted to tell you all in person,

and just say it all at once and be done with it.

What happened?

Maybe not here.

Damn, Uncle Nicky.

I'm really sorry.

Thanks, Max.

It must be hard fighting

for the right to marry and then just ending up

in a divorce court like everyone else.

Max, shut up!

Sophie. It's okay.

Do you have a lawyer?

Yeah.

I want you to talk to your father about church.

Oh. Don't start with me about that.

Oh, I'm not talking about you.

You're a lost cause.

But your father used to go with me twice a week.

And now, he doesn't go at all.

He just stays at home watching the news.

It's not healthy.

Mom, dad worked for 40 years.

Just let him relax and enjoy his retirement.

But that's just the thing.

He doesn't seem to be enjoying it.

You haven't said anything about me and Gabriel.

I assume you both know what you're doing.

I'm just worried about Owen.

Divorce is a terrible thing.

Forget I said anything.

Don't get snippy.

So, talk to us. What happened?

This is a complete shock. You guys seemed perfect.

He doesn't love me anymore.

Apparently, I was a major disappointment.

Is he seeing somebody else? Are you?

No. No, it's nothing like that.

Then what?

Somehow, having Owen shows up all my flaws as a human being.

What flaws? What are you even talking about?

Oh, God, men suck.

How long have you been together? 14 years?

13.

He's moving into his own place this weekend.

I just didn't want Owen to be there.

Poor little guy. How's he doing?

I think he's confused.

Sad maybe. I don't know.

How are Sophie and Max?

Sophie's doing okay.

Um, Max is going through a big resentment phase.

Well, that's the most I've heard him say in a month.

Both of us are divorced. What's wrong with us?

You know exactly what's wrong with us.

Poor mom. Gay son, divorced daughter.

- Gay, divorced son. - Oh, shut up.

Max, this is supposed to be for you.

No hands! No hands!

Okay. Just the knees.

You used this hand.

That's not against the rules.

That's amazing.

Mom's worried about you. She thinks you're depressed.

Don't listen to her.

She wants you to get out of the house more.

We see our friends. I miss working.

Yeah. I get that.

Do you have the money for this?

Yeah, I'm okay.

Good.

Because your mother's been spending a lot lately.

Have you two really tried?

Yeah. Yeah, we tried.

Of course, we've tried.

We're going to court over Owen.

You are?

Why?

Gabriel wants custody.

But he's yours.

He's both of ours.

You've got the resources. You can get help.

Yeah, it's-- it's not about that.

Are you afraid you're gonna lose him?

I don't see how you can.

I'm afraid I'm gonna win.

When you told me you were gay, I know it sounds selfish,

but I thought that meant

you wouldn't give us a grandchild.

That was really hard for me. I had to mourn that.

But then you had Owen.

Oh! Score!

You're always surprising me.

You're a good father.

You didn't take your nighttimes.

Nick says they're going to court over custody.

But he's your son.

He's both of theirs.

We already see Owen so infrequently.

You'll still see him, no matter what happens.

We're so sorry, sweetheart.

There's more cake if you want some.

Can Max and Sophie sleep over?

- Go ask Aunt Alex. Okay.

Aunt Alex, can Max and Sophie sleep over?

Thank you for being here.

I couldn't do this without you.

Aw.

Of course, Dad didn't come with you.

You knew your father didn't like to travel.

Mm.

He loves you very much.

Really?

How is that being manifested?

You remember the things he used to say to me?

That was years ago.

You hold on to things too much.

He had the nerve to ask me

who was the mother and who was the father.

I said, "Daddy, it doesn't work like that."

Oh, I guess I should be happy he didn't ask me

who was the man and who was the woman during sex.

He asked me that.

What? No!

And what did you say?

I told him it depended on the day of the week.

Oh, my God.

I'm gonna kill you!

What could I say to that? Come on!

Thank you.

He was obsessed with Owen not being breastfed.

Owen had breast milk.

Dad was at the house once when it arrived.

You are the most nurturing, attentive father I know.

Is this fighting worth the trouble?

Of course, it is.

I love Owen more than anything.

When you went away to Carnegie, you know it was hard on me.

I worried.

I knew life wouldn't be easy for you.

But part of loving a child is letting the child go.

This is about time, right?

The time that he and I get to spend together.

And yet he's with Nicky

this weekend and you're not on the floor,

weeping.

I know you wanna control everything.

But do you want to deprive Owen of his other father,

so you can see him all the time?

Yes!

Yes.

And when he blames you for keeping him from his daddy?

I don't trust him.

I don't--

I don't trust that he knows how to take care of Owen

in the way that he needs.

You barely talk to your own father,

because you resent him.

He's not someone who wears his feelings on his sleeve.

And what if you're recreating the same scenario with Nicky?

It's like you want him to be the way your father is.

Oh.

We have an unemancipated child here.

Where do we stand in terms of custody?

That's right, Your Honor.

We're in agreement on decision-making.

However, with respect to access, my client is seeking

primary physical custody of the child, Owen.

How about you, Ms. Allen?

Your Honor, we believe

it would be better for Owen, for my client,

to have primary physical custody.

Mr. Thompson is able to provide a more stable,

resource-rich home environment for the child.

Ah, of course, which means he has more money.

What do you do for work, sir?

I'm a book publisher.

And you believe you'll be able to give your son

the time that he needs.

I have a babysitter

who will help me take care of him.

They're very close.

She's been with us for years.

What type of work do you do, sir?

I am a-- a stay-at-home father, and I uh,

am looking for a job now.

Your Honor,

my client is seeking a job with flexible hours

so he can spend as much time with Owen

as possible without the need for daycare.

In the meantime, we're asking for alimony and child support.

Your Honor, my client has a senior position.

He can be much more flexible with his time.

I would like to hear from the parties.

Sir, can you tell me why you think it would be best

for little Owen to spend most of his time with you?

I didn't want this divorce, Your Honor.

My husband forced it upon me.

He chose to end our family and put our son

at emotional and psychological risk.

He says he's the perfect parent, but he's had affairs

outside the marriage.

Ms. Allen, are there any issues

I need to be aware of in terms of custody?

No, Your Honor.

So why can't you share custody equally?

Nicky's right.

I did choose to leave our marriage,

if choose is the right word.

It was the hardest decision I've ever made.

When Owen was born, I fell in love.

Being a father has changed me.

Nicky never changed.

I was focused on supporting my family.

I'm not saying that Owen doesn't need Nicky.

I'm just saying he needs me more.

I know I'm not perfect, but I love Owen.

I can provide for my son in the manner

to which he has become accustomed.

I can take care of him.

But with your work schedule,

even if you have some flexibility,

you're kidding yourself to think that you'll have enough time

to raise your son.

And your case is dependent on the idea

that you'll get a job with flexible hours.

You do have a claim to alimony, but I'm telling you right now,

it won't be for very much and it won't last long.

You're grown men.

I know you don't wanna mess up your son.

You need to put his needs above your own

and come to an agreement.

So, let's reconvene in about a month.

And I'm really hoping that by then,

you will have worked this out.

Hey, buddy.

I found your plant in the garbage.

Isn't this a school project? Why'd you throw it away?

It's dumb.

Well, I think we should put it in your room.

You can keep an eye on it.

I'll help you take care of it.

You wanna sleep in my bed?

There we go.

I can't face work today.

What do you say we skip work...

and do something fun?

I don't go to work. I go to school.

I'm serious.

Will I get in trouble?

I'll call 'em.

Can Isabella come?

Hey, thanks for coming.

I know it was last minute.

Oh, it's no problem.

I love Owen.

I think he has a little crush on you.

Oh.

Really?

Did you ever think about having another one?

The plan was always to have two. One from me, one from Gabriel.

Gabriel lost his. She miscarried.

I'm so sorry.

I can't imagine going through that.

He was too afraid to try again.

So, we switched to me.

And when Owen was born, he just--

he seemed like more than enough for us.

What if you meet someone else?

Why? Do you have anyone in mind?

- Mm.

Oh, it's almost 3:00.

Okay.

Owen, Isabella has to go to class.

What have you got?

- Shells. What is that?

Oh.

- Whoa, that one's so cool! - Mm-hmm.

Okay, say goodbye to Isabella.

Goodbye.

All right. This was fun.

Thank you for thinking of me.

Thanks, hon.

- I'll see you later. - See you later.

Let's have a look.

Oh, this is nice.

Oh. That's a cool one.

Daddy?

Do you think mermaids and mermen exist?

I don't know, buddy.

What do you think?

Papa says they're real.

And they're sad when people don't believe in them.

Hey, buddy. How was it?

Hey, papa.

I missed you.

I missed you, too. Bye, daddy.

Bye, buddy. Be good.

What's for dinner?

Your favorite.

Pockets?

I'm gonna get ya!

Hey, Nicky.

Hey. Let me get this out.

Are-- are you all right? What happened?

I... I can't.

The truth is, Gabriel is the better parent.

What he's been saying is right.

He's been present, and patient,

and good with him, and I haven't.

I think you should sleep on this.

Don't make any rash decisions.

Owen needs Gabriel as his home base.

You're sure?

No.

I'm not sure of anything anymore.

It's brave, what you're doing.

You know? It is.

I'm sorry to call you.

See you in the morning.

Hello?

Hey, Gabriel. Good news.

He's dropping the case.

Hey, vodka soda, please.

Thanks.

♪ Obsession ♪

♪ Obsession ♪

♪ Obsession ♪

♪ Obsession ♪

♪ Obsession ♪

Taking it all in?

Yeah. I like your eye makeup.

Oh, thank you.

My friend did it. He's some place around here.

I don't-- I haven't seen him.

It took him forever. So, we got here a little late.

Better late than never.

Is that the best you got?

You're difficult.

Nothing with me is easy.

Do you usually have your nails painted like that?

Usually.

When I'm going out.

Yeah.

I wish I'd done things like that when I was your age.

Oh, really?

What's my age?

I guess you've done this a few times.

Yeah.

What's your name?

- Solo. Solo.

Yeah.

Like Han Solo, sans the Han.

What's yours?

- Uh, Nicky. - Mm.

So, is Solo your real name?

Mm.

Oh, okay.

- What do you think? - Dig it.

Can I get you a beer or something?

Sure.

I love this photograph.

Is that the old West Side Piers?

Yeah, it is.

My old boss gave it to me.

I would've love to have seen it when it was like that.

I hear from friends it was very cool.

But I wouldn't be too nostalgic.

There are other things we're lucky we missed.

Do you live here alone?

I live here with my son.

He's with his other dad tonight.

I'm going through a divorce.

Oh. Well, that sucks.

Yeah, it does.

It's amazing that you have a kid, though.

What's he like?

His name is Owen.

He's 8 years old.

Hmm.

And if it wasn't for him...

I wouldn't have survived the divorce.

Hey.

I... I haven't slept with anyone

but my ex-husband in a long time.

Well, not much has changed since then.

It's still just a couple of penises.

Hey.

Morning.

I'm sorry. I didn't mean to wake you.

You want some coffee?

Oh. I'll pick something out.

I've gotta get ready for work.

Bye, handsome.

I'll see you on the dance floor.

Oh.

Okay. I think maybe we should get up.

Maybe we should get up.

Okay, ready?

You're doing great, Judith.

- Hair down. Hair down. - Oh, my God! It's hurts.

Oh, good job.

You got it. You got it. You got it.

It's all right, sweetheart.

You have another contraction. I want you give me a big push.

That's it.

You're so close. Okay. Now, just keep going.

Oh, my God! Oh, my God!

Okay, you're doing great. Great.

Oh, my God.

1, 2, 3.

Oh, come on now. Take it.

Hey.

- Hey, daddy. - Hey.

Hey, anything? - No, nothing yet.

Ready?

1, 2, 3.

Mommy and beautiful, healthy baby Sheila

are resting comfortably.

Oh!

Oh, my God.

Oh, my God.

Oh, I'm so happy for you.

So cute.

Oh, look.

Oh, she's so beautiful.

Oh, she'She is.autiful.

Look how pretty she is!

Oh! That's a baby.

Yeah.

Congratulations. We're uncles.

She's beautiful.

Yes, she is.

When I heard from Lorenzo, I uh...

thought I should pick up the phone,

and call you to thank you.

I'm sorry.

- I've been awful.

I just wanted you back.

Oh. I'm sorry, too.

When I hung up with Lorenzo, I just...

I just sat there crying.

And then I thought, "Why am I crying?

I got everything I wanted."

And then it was like...

all the anger just fell away in that moment.

And I just thought...

"Why aren't we sharing him?"

Right?

Right.

All right.

What else do you need?

This is it.

Where's your homework and the book we were reading?

It's in there.

Oh, yeah. Ready?

You need to go pee before we go?

All right. Come on.

Hey.

Hey.

How was today?

It was good. Really good.

- I'm happy to hear that.

I'll see you tomorrow.

See you.

Bye. Have a good night.

Daddy, can we get a dog?

No.

And papa told me you keep asking him.

Your divide and conquer strategy isn't working.

Okay, but I want one.

We'll see.

Everything looks great, honey.

Oh. Thank you, baby.

Hey. - Oh, my goodness!

- Hey, papa. How are you?

- What up? - Hi, there.

- Hey. Hey, squirt.

What you got? What you got?

- Hey, this looks cute! Listen. Uh, stay.

We've-- we've got plenty.

Oh, no, I'm good.

You guys enjoy.

Okay. So, he's got a book to finish and a reading log.

- It's all in there. - Okay.

Okay, O. I'm going.

I'll see you in two days.

Okay. - I love you, sweet son.

I love you, too.

- You sure you don't wanna stay? Oh, no.

Jacob doesn't know how to cook for less than 10 people.

I'm sure. Take care.

Okay.

♪ Space ♪

♪ Please believe me and you there's always space ♪

♪ Even though sometimes it feels we're worlds away ♪

♪ You got my heart weld in your hands ♪

♪ Hold on to me, 'cause you'll always be my man ♪

♪ Ooh ♪

♪ Time, it will go drifting by like galaxies in time ♪

♪ But in the moment that we met the stars aligned ♪

♪ Like it was always in His plan

It's destiny ♪

♪ You'll always be my man ♪

♪ Oh, and I know ♪

♪ God wouldn't make a love that's wrong ♪

♪ And I know love is a place we all belong ♪

♪ We made our plans, we said our vows ♪

♪ Time is here, this place is ours to grow ♪

♪ Love, for the time in my life, I know it's love ♪

♪ Knowing that we're two men who dared to rise above ♪

♪ No matter if they don't understand ♪

♪ For eternity, you will always be my man ♪

♪ Ooh, yeah ♪

♪ For eternity ♪

♪ Ooh ♪

♪ You will always be my man ♪