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I'm still on the studio lot waiting for Randall.

My lunch meeting finished early, and he's still talking with the producers

this next movie, pitching me for the lead role.

He'll drop me off at my 1 o 'clock appointment, so I just need you to leave

convertible at the Wilshire Valet.

All right, Katie, I'll see you later.

Oh, hey, Rango. So, what'd they say? How'd it go?

I'm sorry, Madeline. They passed.

They what?

I thought you said it was a sure thing.

I know.

I'm as surprised as you are.

Look, I'm sure this isn't the news you wanted to get on your birthday, but...

birthday is next week.

30 years you're my agent, and you still don't know when my birthday is.

So who'd they cast instead?

Susie James.

Susie James?

Mm -hmm. Susie's Mercedes probably still has the training wheels on it.

Madeline, hello?

Are you hearing this, Richard?

Yes, I know.

Sweetheart, something else will come along. I just know it.

Let's go.

Just take a deep breath, Madeline.

Look, the meeting wasn't all bad. There's another role.

Here. Take another look.

I know you're not suggesting I play the murderess to that little toddler.

Susie's 27 years old.

That toddler streaming deal is worth $200 million.

Madeline, would you just consider it?

Why don't you stop taking his side, Richard?

I'm not siding with anyone.

I just called you to let you know that I'm going to stay another night at the

beach house.

Are you going to be okay?

Yeah, yeah, I'll be fine. I'll be fine.

I'll ring you later.

Maddie, I'm just saying as a friend and as an advisor that you are becoming a

woman of a certain age, and maybe that's something to think about moving

forward.

That's all I do think about.

So, Madeline, I've studied your scans.

And?

Well... It needs to come out

soon.

But I want you to have a buyout.

Richard, I really need you right now.

I'm going to head out to the beach now.

I'll see you soon.

Richard? Would you check out this view, huh?

Well, hello, Susie James.

Madeline, this isn't what it... Don't even try it.

You out.

I'll call...

Okay, honey, let's talk about this. This is it, Richard.

Okay, I'm sorry.

That's what you said the last time. But I... I mean, did you ever care about me?

Or was I just good for business?

Hey, Madeline, let's just cool down and talk about this. Come here. This is my

house, built with my money from my work.

I want you out of it.

I never want to see you again.

Madeline, she means nothing to me. I need you out of this house.

Tonight.

Are you okay?

What is that?

Oh, it's my friend Sarah's.

You met her last year when she taught you how to dive for that lake scene you

did. I asked you if she could stay over in the guest suite overnight before she

leaves for Montana tomorrow, and you said yes. I did?

Yes. Oh, fine.

Is something wrong?

Yes. More than usual?

Yes. Called?

Uh, Dr. Wisely called. He said Dr. Moore can see you anytime in the next 12

days. After that, he will be volunteering overseas for the next three

and he left his contact information in New York.

Are you going to New York?

Yes.

Um, Richard keeps calling. I don't want to talk to him.

Ever.

I need you to call a locksmith, change all the locks in the beach house, no

matter what it costs, by the end of the day tomorrow.

Okay.

Who else?

Grace Ballard from the... You know what?

I'm done for the day.

I'll call everybody back tomorrow. Just leave all the numbers in the kitchen and

you can go.

Of course.

Have a good night.

So, Madeline, I've studied your scans.

It needs to come out soon.

But I want you to have a biopsy first.

Just to be on the safe side.

It's a straightforward procedure, and I have a colleague in town who can take

care of it for you.

I don't want to do it in L .A.

Everyone will know.

What about New York?

Well, I can recommend a doctor more.

Take your time.

Richard?

I really need you right now.

You are becoming a woman of a certain age, and maybe that's something to think

about.

Hello, this is Grace Ballard. Hi, this is Madeline Ellis. I'm returning your

call from yesterday.

Hello, Ms. Ellis. Thank you for returning our call.

You're welcome. How can I help you?

I'm an adoptees rights advocate for the New York Association of Children and

Families. Oh, you did get this year's check, right? Yes.

You've been so generous with your donations over the years.

But I'm not calling about that.

May I first ask you a few questions?

Sure.

Your full name is Madeline Rebecca Ellison. Is that correct?

That's my legal name.

And are you the same Madeline Rebecca Ellison who gave up her baby girl on

3rd, 1984?

Miss Ellis?

Are you still there?

Yes. Is that correct, Miss Ellis?

I need to confirm that information before I discuss this any further.

Yes. I gave up a baby in 1984.

Then I'm calling on behalf of your birth daughter.

She has contacted the AIDS Society in search of her birth mother.

According to her records, that is you.

And in her file, there is a handwritten note signed by you that states that she

may contact you after her 18th birthday, if she wishes.

Barrett? Yes.

So the question is, would you be willing to accept contact?

Miss Ellis?

Uh, no. Thank you.

Goodbye.

Katie, call my driver.

I'm going to New York.

Well, no, I'd like to talk to Gary, please.

Is he coming?

All right, I'm heading out.

Who are you?

I'm Sarah. We met before. I taught you how to swim for that movie.

Oh, right, you. Can one of you guys run upstairs and get the rest of my

suitcases and bring them down to the driveway, please?

I'm on hold. Do you mind, Sarah?

Fine.

How do you know her?

We dated in college, but it didn't really work out. But we stayed the best

friends ever since.

Hello? Gary!

No, she only wants you.

Is there another bus available?

Luxury touring coach.

Okay.

Thank you. I'll tell her.

He has your touring coach in Detroit being repainted as per your

I need to leave now, Katie.

Right now.

Do you want to fly?

You know I don't fly.

My heart is racing just thinking about it. Okay, I can arrange another driver,

but it'll take a day. You know what? I will drive myself.

Madeline, you can't drive to New York.

This is crazy. You can't drive yourself across the country.

You can barely drive yourself across town.

I'll find you another driver. Just give me a minute.

No, it's perfect.

It'll give me a chance to think. It's just what I need.

Uh, can you get those bags over here, please?

Hey.

I remember you now.

You got me to dive headfirst in some water, and I don't even swim.

Yeah, that's me.

Do you need anything else from me today, or can I go?

You should drive me to New York.

Madeline, me?

Yeah, you're young. Young people are always looking to make a buck.

Plus, you said you were going to Montreal or someplace, right? Montana.

Practically on your way.

I'll pay you.

What did we pay Gary the last time he took me to New York? Oh, I don't

exactly, but it was a lot, plus gas and lodging. I'll pay you what I paid him.

Plus gas and lodging? Yeah.

Oh, no. How about my trip from New York to Montana?

Pay for that, too.

And we take my car?

Why? Because my stuff and your stuff are not going to fit in this car, plus

kayak has to go on top.

Yeah, and it would ruin my roof.

Yes, it would.

Can you get me there in the next 12 days?

Oh, it's time to spare.

Deal. Deal.

Let's go.

Oh, boy.

Does that mean we're... Does that mean we're leaving now?

It looks like.

She always like this?

Yeah, but this is a prize winner.

Let's go!

Okay.

Shoot.

I got it. Bye.

Have fun.

Be careful with those.

Very expensive.

Madeline?

Madeline?

Madeline?

Your phone.

Hi,

Katie. What do you want me to do about your calls?

Tell him I'll call him all back and cancel all my appointments for the next

three weeks.

Okay. And just so you know, Richard came by.

He did?

What did you tell him? That you were out.

Good.

And tell him if he steps foot there one more time or at the beach house, you're

calling the police.

Oh, it's Randall, Katie. I got to go.

Hey, Randall.

You got a script for me? Leave this time?

Hi, Madeline.

Richard, what are you doing with Randall's phone?

Well, Randall thought it would be a good idea that, you know, maybe you and I

talked and made up.

He only has your best interest at heart.

Richard, your voice is literally making me carsick right now. Say what you have

to say in the next ten seconds.

Just give him a chance, Madeline, please.

Sweetheart, I'm sorry.

Can we listen to the music?

Yeah, sure.

Maybe we could listen to something with less noise.

Yeah, sure.

That's better.

Ew, my grandma can get concert tickets together.

Madeline, I can't drive anymore. I need to sleep.

We're going to stay here?

Yeah.

This is the perfect end to a perfect day.

Traffic's going to start in 30.

The AT doesn't work?

It's on. It's on. It's blowing out hot air.

I mean, it's just circulating the air. I can smell it circulating.

What was that?

I don't know.

How did that happen?

We ran over something. It happens.

I threw my cell phone out the window. I can't call anybody.

We're on a deadline.

Calm down. I didn't throw my phone out a window, and we have time to spare.

What are you doing?

What are you doing?

You think it's going to run better with less luggage?

You can't leave my luggage out on the side of the road like that. I'm trying

get to this spare tire, and I can't do that until I have moved the entire third

floor of Saks Fifth Avenue.

You know, if you had cared for this car better, this might not have happened.

Let's not talk about holding up, shall we?

Need to borrow a pair of shoes?

No. Thank you. These are more comfortable than anything I've seen you

Grace before comfort.

Those do not look comfortable.

You know what? Who are you to talk to me like this? I'm paying you for this.

You're right.

I am a hired contractor, paid to take you from point A to point B, kind of

a piece of furniture.

And you need me more than I need you.

Especially now that you're stuck in the middle of nowhere in a pair of fancy

high heels.

Fine. Fine.

And I thought Katie was exaggerating.

What do you mean? Katie loves me. Katie's paid to love you.

Well, maybe I should fire her then.

Fire Katie?

Katie would walk through fire for you. And how many people in your life can you

say that about?

You know what? Just fix the car.

Fine. Fine.

Madeline, can't fix the car with you in it.

Fine.

Fine.

Watch out, no heels.

You know, you're really messing with people's heads, Madeline. I mean, who

expect you to be at a place like this?

Certainly not me.

What's wrong? Is there something in it?

I don't drink out of plastic.

Really?

Hi.

Oh, how sweet.

Oh, good with kids, are we? Change places with me before I commit a crime.

Mother of the year.

Can you just keep an eye on my boat?

Your boat?

What's wrong with my boat? It just seems so inessential.

That boat is made of 100 % recycled plastic.

The company from L .A. is paying for me to test it on rapids for people to

enjoy, so I think that that's a win -win.

Okay. Look, my ambitions might not match your standards of glamour, but from

what I've seen, being rich and famous hasn't made you the most fantastic human

being. Can we have the check, please?

I would choose my life over yours any day. Thank you.

And could we please get this woman a glass?

I mean, you can't expect her to drink out of plastic. It's the Madeline Ellis,

folks. Wow.

like it.

You don't know anything about that.

I actually didn't even know that they still played this on the radio.

Yes.

We're changing that when we get back on the road.

We've been listening to your music all day.

Yeah.

It's my car.

Well, it's my money you're taking, or do I have to pay extra for music

privileges? If you want to fly, you can.

No.

Why are you... scared of flying? I'm not.

I'm not scared of flying.

It's just that I don't like it. I don't like being squeezed up in a small space

with all those people and everybody asking me for my autograph and selfies

have to be nice.

Madeline, we all know that you can afford a private jet.

Why are we going to New York?

Would you be nice to me if I asked you for an autograph?

Fine.

What is... What's going on? My car just doesn't like the altitude.

We should have reached the interstate by now, though. Can I please just turn on

my GPS?

No! I do not want to hear that thing talk.

Besides, I like reading math.

And telling me what to do?

Exactly.

Uh -oh.

Uh -oh?

Uh -oh what?

Oh, my God! Is that a fire?

It's a fire! No, we're over here. I think it's fine.

Bye.

Overheating. We're overheating. It's got smoke. It's on fire.

You've never seen a car overheat before? Not like that.

It's steam, Madeline. It's just steam.

Oh, I'm not getting that.

You know, she looks just like... Just... I got another

difference between smoke and steam.

That was smoke.

Save your shoes.

Well, there's a hotel two blocks over. Hotel? What do we need a hotel for? Just

fix the car so we can leave.

Ma 'am, ma 'am, it may take a couple days to find a radiator to fit this old

car. Oh, you said you wanted to take the scenic route.

You can rent a car down valley.

I'm not leaving my gear. Oh, for the love of... Fine, if you want to drive

yourself, be my guest.

Keep your money.

I'm too tired to think about this. I'm going to go check into the hotel. You

stay here and deal with this car.

Fine, fine.

Fine.

Thanks for the jacket. You're welcome.

I know she's... Yeah.

Yeah.

No, don't come that way.

Hello. Are you?

Yes, hi, hello.

I would like a suite, please, and a room for my companion.

We don't have any suites.

This is a bed and breakfast.

As in shared baths? Yes, ma 'am.

Oh, yeah, I don't share bathrooms with the general public. Is there another

hotel in town?

None that are open in the summer.

This is a ski town.

Fine. Two rooms please.

For how long?

To be decided.

Of course.

Seriously missed out, Madeline.

Not going to get me on one of those canoes. That is too dangerous.

Well, it's a kayak, not a canoe.

So, we get the car in the next couple of days. We should reach Illinois. Oh, no.

What?

That welder guy I was telling you about?

Mm -hmm. He's coming over here right now.

Hey.

Oh, hello.

Do I recognize you?

Well, I'm... The woman that passed my studio.

You should have stopped to say hi.

Well, yeah, that was me.

All right, there's a pinball machine over there.

You mind if I join you?

Why not?

Hey, Carl.

What can I get you two?

I'll have a martini.

I'll take a beer.

Hope I didn't scare your friend away.

Well, she's not really my friend.

She's my driver.

Oh, how fancy.

So, what would a lady like yourself be doing sneaking around a metal shop?

I wanted to say hello.

Well, I guess I'm just not used to country manners.

Besides, didn't your mom ever tell you not to speak to strangers?

Country trust.

You're from the city.

L .A. Well, no wonder you're so jumpy.

Name's Carl.

I'm Madeline.

Yeah, I know who you are, Miss Ellis.

Well, you clean up real good, Carl.

Well, I got me a drink with you.

If only just a shower would work.

Want to make it interesting?

Lowest score buys the beer.

Cool.

How about if I start?

Ladies first.

Yeah, I'll play and then Winner plays there.

Sounds good.

married? Nine years.

That's a chunk of time. Yeah, they were the best three years of my life.

You're a real prince.

How about you?

Never married.

Never? No, I'm very sweet of you to be so surprised.

Well, you seem like the real deal to me.

I do?

And you're a great artist.

Did you see my last series?

I did.

But that doesn't mean your next thing won't be great. Yeah, well, you know

they say, you're only as good as your last project.

You're only as good as your best work. You've racked up a lot of great work.

Well, that's generous, but I appreciate it.

You said you wanted to go next, right?

Yeah. Cool.

Be my guest.

So, how did you end up here?

A commission for the Civic Center.

I fell in love with the town and never left.

I was 15 years ago.

Wow, just like that.

Yep, just like that.

I had a big studio in Chicago, 40 employees.

Lots of politics and managing people and less and less time to make art with my

own two hands.

Sometimes you just want to bang some metal into something beautiful and

about everything else, you know?

Simplify. Simplify.

That is a term I'm unfamiliar with.

Well, I highly recommend it.

Finding the love again for what you do.

Well, I do miss that.

When I first started out, everything was an adventure.

The roles were so...

fun and challenging and deep and satisfying, you know? Yeah. Hits you in

heart when it's right, when it's good, you know? But those roles don't come

along too much anymore, so I think I've hit my expiration date. Come on.

How many dewy -eyed, coming -of -age romances do we need to sit through?

We see some backbone and grit in women like you.

Women with age and experience and knowledge.

There's sages in life.

Yeah, I just...

I'm just tired of the hustle. So do your own thing. Think outside the box.

Create your own next act.

Write things down.

Your story. Let something grow out of that.

You know, that makes me really excited and tired at the same time.

A good lie down is highly underrated. Oh, amen to that.

Speaking of the arts, would you like to go to a fundraiser cookout with me

tomorrow night?

Let's see, tomorrow night, am I free tomorrow night, tomorrow night, tomorrow

night? Yes, I'm free.

Good.

I think you'll like it. You like children?

No, jury's still out on that.

Okay, I'll pick you up at six and bring your driver.

How do you know where I'm staying?

Oh, there's only one place to stay here in the summer.

Okay, well, see you tomorrow night. All right.

I'll see you tomorrow night.

Good night.

Good night.

What? Nothing.

Just seemed like you were fitting in well with the locals.

Well, I could say the same thing about you and your little pinball buddy.

What is it?

I love places like the old cinema.

Want to go in?

Are you thinking of doing something illegal tonight?

Well, if I was, I couldn't think of a better person to do it with than you.

Just when I thought I had the Madeline Ellis figured out.

It's not going to be open.

Oh,

Matt, country trust.

Go on.

This is beautiful.

My parents used to love the movies.

They would go to the theater when they were teenagers.

Three to four times a week.

Sit in the front row and hold hands.

Today's my birthday.

Really?

Happy birthday.

Thanks.

My mother was my age when she died.

That's a big deal.

I get it.

But you're not your mom.

You're also very hardy.

Don't ever call an actress hardy. But you are.

I know you meant it as a compliment.

And I am.

But I guess it just makes me feel a little guilty that I'll have more time

than she did.

Don't feel guilty.

I'm sure your mom would want you to have the most beautiful and long life that

you could possibly have.

Yeah.

Yes, you would.

Let's go.

Yeah, that's what we did back in Hades, girl.

Don't hate. That's what we did.

Oh, man.

Look at that.

That is spectacular.

You don't get that back in L .A.? No.

You wouldn't think I look up in L .A.

When I was a kid, we used to shine our flashlights up to the stars and swear

that the light bounced back to us.

Of course, we didn't know then that it takes years for the light from stars to

get back to us.

And that they blaze the brightest right before they burn out. That must be

positively dazzling.

You're okay, I guess.

Not the most robust of compliments, but I'll take it.

Oh, hey, the welder guy, Carl, invited us to a cookout tomorrow night.

Do you have the appropriate clothing for a cookout?

Uh, no, which is why I'll be borrowing something from you.

When's the car going to be fixed?

Day after tomorrow. But don't worry, I'll get you to New York in time.

Yeah, okay.

Kind of feels like a vacation.

It is a vacation.

Which is why tomorrow I am taking you on a beautiful hike.

Tomorrow when?

Early.

Oh.

Ugh.

You tired?

Exhausted. Sit down.

Wouldn't you just kill for a cup of coffee?

Yes.

Me too.

Thanks.

This altitude.

I don't know how mountain people do it.

You get used to it.

And how is there less oxygen up here than there is in filthy air in Los

Defies logic.

Madeline, relax.

Take in the forest. Isn't it beautiful?

I mean, yeah.

If you're into spectacular emerald forest.

Coffee?

Really?

How about fresh -baked croissant?

Yes, please.

Look at you.

So, what about this Carl guy?

Just a great conversation with a mature fellow artist.

That's it?

I don't need or want anything else.

At least not right now.

How about you?

Is there a special lady in your life?

There was, but not anymore. You know, I really don't want to talk about it.

But Carl and the cookout, I mean, I'm all for you having fun, Madeline,

what's good for you, it's good for me.

Know what's good?

This croissant is good.

Oh,

children.

A lot of them.

The children's camp. Hello, Mr. Bowman.

Hi, Jessica.

This is Madeline Ellis and this is her friend, Sarah.

Hi. Hello.

Hello. I saw you in a movie once. You did?

Did you like it?

Mm -hmm.

Good. You looked younger.

Oh, well, you know what?

That's what they call in my business an occupational hazard.

It's what happens when you see a movie with me in it and I'm 20 -something and

then in real life I walk in and I'm 50 -something.

I know, it's kind of shocking, right?

Shocking to me, too.

Well, you still look pretty.

Aw, good save, kid.

See you later.

You put her up to that, didn't you? I wish.

And now, before we all go off to bed, who's ready for the final chapter in our

fireside tale?

Who's going to act out our story tonight?

Will it be you?

You?

You?

I'm... No, I'm semi -retired.

Come on.

I thought I was supposed to be the actress.

I don't have a good feeling about this. I don't have a good feeling about this.

Go have some fun. You need to go up there.

Go Madeline.

All right.

When we left off, the girls were meeting in Julia's basement to decide what to

do with their five.

Thank you. Thank you.

All right, everyone.

Time for us to say our good night.

Car sick.

It's beautiful here, isn't it?

Yeah, it is.

Thank you for bringing me here.

You're welcome.

How about I get the car and you can take your time?

Hello?

Hey.

Hey.

Oh, wow.

This is beautiful.

Yeah, I think I'm over my slump.

Yeah.

You're leaving, aren't you?

Yes.

Will you be back?

I don't know.

I made something for you.

It's a notebook.

Just write down whatever comes to mind, whatever means something to you.

I think you'll figure out what you want to do next.

Oh, Carl, this is beautiful.

Thank you.

I'll see you around.

I'll see you around.

Take care of yourself.

You too.

Hey, here's something fun.

Okay. Yeah? Yeah.

Sam, I'm a little nervous. I'm not that strong of a swimmer. Oh, don't worry.

Hit a rock and die before you drown.

Really? I'm kidding.

I did a river movie once.

How is it you keep doing these lake and river movies if you're not that great of

a swimmer?

Acting, my friend.

Oh. And very good stunt people.

Mm -hmm.

All right, what's that over there?

Uh, rapid.

A rapid?

Oh, no, we're going this way. No, Madeline, I need your help.

No, no, no, no, and I don't know what to do.

Stay in the front and hold on.

Like this?

Yes. Oh, my gosh.

All right, stay down, hold on. You trust me? No.

Well, we did it.

You did great.

So this is what you want to do, huh?

Drag neophytes like me down a river?

Yeah, I mean, I'd like to think bigger.

I want a place in the mountains where I can have my own wilderness retreat,

completely unplugged, just people and nature.

I actually, last summer, got to do it professionally for the first time,

people through the Grand Canyon.

That's where I met.

Do you tell? You already know way too much about me. Come on.

Yeah, we're in the Emily.

And we had a lot of fun together, and I was completely in love.

And she was amazing.

What happened?

He found somebody more amazing.

Yeah,

and that hurts.

I know.

So they found a lump in my breast, and I have to have a biopsy in New York.

Well, they're so great with stuff like that now. I'm sure it's nothing.

Yeah, my mother died of breast cancer.

That was years ago.

Everything's super advanced now.

What happened to your mother won't happen to you.

What about your mother?

Um, yeah, I have one.

Oh, okay, good.

I just assumed you were raised by a pack of wolves.

We just stopped talking.

Why not?

Because when I got back from the Grand Canyon trip, I told her that I didn't

finish my last year of college.

You dropped out of school?

I put it on hold.

Yeah, but that was like a year ago. What do you have to show for it except

dragging my soggy pants down a river? Okay, now you sound like my mother. Oh,

really? Well, how's this?

Finished school. What were you thinking?

Man, I bet she was mad.

Yeah, she was.

But I was so upset about Emily that I couldn't even talk about school or

anything, really.

I left.

And you two haven't spoken all this time?

Nope.

Listen, I had my mother 40 years before she died. And there's not a day that

goes by where I didn't wish I could just...

Pick up the phone and talk to her.

Yeah, well, that's your story, not mine.

You're 24.

You don't know anything.

Okay, I love my mom, and I was devoted to my mom, and maybe you don't feel the

same way about yours, but I'm telling you, kid, when you're my age, time just

runs through your fingers like water.

You think you have forever, but you don't.

You need to fix this.

Where are we now?

Uh, Illinois.

And what's after that?

Indiana. Are you just pretending to read that map?

Okay, calm down.

Where are we exactly?

Right there.

Okay.

So then we're going to Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Columbus.

My mom lives in Columbus.

Columbus, Ohio?

Is that strange to you?

Yeah, because I thought you grew up in the mountains.

I went to college in Montana, grew up in Columbus.

Oh.

You want to stop by and see her?

No. No, no. We've talked about this. My mom and I don't get along. Plus, we need

to get you to New York.

We have days to spare. If you want to go by... No, I just don't want to.

Okay?

I've been here before, and the burgers are crazy good. Huh.

Okay.

Right? So good.

Oh, yeah.

Oh, wow.

When's the last time you had a burger?

15 years ago?

Madeline, why?

Well, actress thing?

Yeah, but that doesn't mean you don't have any birth.

Right, I'll stop talking.

Enjoy.

You're afraid of flying.

I'm not afraid of flying. I just had a very bad experience on a plane once, and

I don't want to fly ever again. Ever again?

Well, not for now.

What if you could do it while on the ground?

What?

Hear me out.

Put your hand up. Just like that.

Feel the breeze on your hand.

And it kind of feels like you're flying away.

Okay.

Is it a nice feeling? It is a nice feeling.

Do you feel scared?

No. Are you kind of flying on the ground?

I'm kind of flying on the ground.

Starting to feel kind of tired, so maybe we should go back to that motel that we

passed. Oh, no. No, no, no, no.

Let's spoil ourselves.

Really?

Yep.

There is probably a really nice hotel, about 40...

Miles from here.

Let's spoil ourselves. My treat.

I actually have a treat for you.

Happy belated birthday.

What? I'm sure it's not like any of the gifts that you usually get, but... No

way, Sarah.

Oh.

Oh, I love it.

The road trip pin.

you the next time you're reading your next big script thank you so much yeah

you can listen to whatever you want on the radio thank you

Don't you feel better?

I've never had a manicure before, let alone a pedicure.

You're welcome.

That driving is exhausting.

You should try actually driving.

Katie texted me earlier.

Same old, same old.

Richard called and he really wants to talk to you. Yada, yada, yada.

Who even is Richard?

Some old alley cat. Should have kicked out a long time ago.

So you're not married?

Nope. Ever been married?

Nope. Any kids?

That's a yes or no question, Madeline.

No.

I had a daughter.

I gave her up for adoption when I was 19.

Oh, wow.

But nobody knows this. Not even Katie.

Don't you dare tell her.

She lives in New Jersey and she wants to meet me.

Are you going to see her?

No. Hey, did you call your mom to tell her that we're going to come and see

No, because we're not.

Well, don't you think she wants to know where you are?

No. Oh.

And enough about my mom. What about your mom? What was your mom like?

My mother and father were wonderful people.

They were high school sweethearts.

But...

My mother's parents didn't approve, so that's why they spent so much time in

movies. It was like their secret meeting place.

But they were in love, and when they got married, my mother's parents never

spoke to her again.

And they had me that same year.

My mother poured all her aspirations into me.

College, career, stability.

When I started making movies, my mom and dad were at the front row of every

single theater that any movie I had played in.

They were just over the moon at my success.

Sarah, be careful giving up on people that you love.

You don't come along that often.

Why don't you want to see your daughter?

I'm scared.

Guilt -ridden, heartbroken.

It's like it happened yesterday.

So clear and painful year after year after

year.

It's me, Sarah.

Hey, don't go so fast.

Those are expensive bags.

Good morning.

Talked to my mom last night.

You did?

Yep, and we're having dinner at her place tonight.

And it's annoying, but she's a big fan.

Well, she's only human. Yeah, well, just don't be yourself and be nice.

You know your mom is going to love me.

Mm -hmm.

Seatbelt. Thank you.

So that is so charming.

Oh, look at you. Look at you. Oh, hi, honey.

Hi, Mom.

Welcome,

Mom. Oh, I know who Miss Alice is.

Please call me Madeline. Okay, Madeline.

Well, I'm sure Sarah's told you that I've seen all your movies and all your

shows. Well, actually, she hasn't, but that's very sweet of you. Liz, please

call me Liz.

Well, so, Sarah, you and I will bunk up because I have a treadmill in your

sister's old room, and then you can have Sarah's room. Madeline doesn't want to

stay, Mom.

Oh, yeah, I'd love to stay. I'm sick of hotels.

But this is so charming. Oh, well, thank you. It's modest, but it is home.

And that's what's important. It is.

I just, I can't believe my daughter is driving you across the country.

You can't believe it. I can't believe it, but... Isn't it wonderful? You just

never know what surprises are around the corner. True, true.

Now, dinner's a couple of hours away, but I did make a strawberry rhubarb pie.

hope you like that.

Yes,

I love it. And would you like to freshen up and maybe relax a bit before dinner?

I think I would.

Okay, honey, can you bring her bag and show her the way, and then I need a

little help with dinner.

That's a lot of bags, isn't it?

It's only half of it.

You'd think she'd have an overnight bag.

Hi.

Smells amazing in there. Well, I'm making brisket.

I love your brisket. I know you do.

Madeline Ellis.

How crazy is that? Pretty crazy.

You look great.

So I see all the equipment on your truck. That's not...

For New York, is it? No, I'm going to Montana, and I'm going to try out that

kayak for a company.

Oh.

Is that a long -term gig?

No, not really.

After you called last night, I was so excited I could hardly sleep.

I know this has to be a good visit for both of us, but I do need to talk to

You know I love you.

You know I only want the best for you.

Which is why I'm hoping you've changed your mind and you're thinking of going

back to college. There's just so many things I want to do, Mom. I want to

an eco -tour company.

Honey, a business degree is perfect for that kind of thing. Just one more year

and then you've got it. And it gives you such a huge advantage for the future.

Madeline was giving me grief about it, too. Well, I'm sure she was because she

knows the value of a college degree.

I'll think about it, Mom.

How long have you two known each other?

Dinner's really good, Mom.

Oh, thank you. Cheese bread is delicious.

Oh, well, I'm sure brisket is a little boring for you.

Oh, no, it makes me very nostalgic.

My mom made an amazing brisket, too.

Well, she did, really? Mm -hmm.

Everything worth knowing I learned from my mom.

She was responsible for my success, and I'll forever be grateful to her.

That's lovely to hear.

I have to admit I'm a little jealous that you're getting to spend so much

quality time with my daughter.

Well, quality might be an overstatement.

It wasn't a conscious decision.

One out of desperation, really.

You mentioned there was pie. May I? Oh, yes. It's right over there. Help

yourself.

Thank you.

Is there something you want to talk about?

Maybe.

Well, we certainly have a lot to catch up on.

I know you were upset last time you were here.

And I know it wasn't just about school.

You never wanted to talk to me.

Well, I tried.

You never wanted to talk to me.

Look.

I know you think I'm old and I don't know anything, but I've had my heart

broken.

And I know you had your heart broken, too.

You've just always been so fearless about everything.

And I want you to be that fearless about who you love.

And if that's a woman, it's fine.

It is.

I just want you to be happy again, baby, for me.

It's a good girl.

Mama, you put your foot in this pot. You know that, right?

Thank you.

Drive carefully. Call me when you get to New

York. I will.

It was such a pleasure meeting you, Madeline.

Oh, you too, Liz. Thanks for the accommodations.

Best B &B in Cologne. Wow.

Bye. Bye, Mom. Bye.

Take me to cross the open road.

All we do is freak and be in love.

Stop until we hit the coast.

It's a time that you roll.

It's a wind that you blow.

God, take it easy. Get along.

Haven't been here in two and a half years. Home.

Look at this view.

This is amazing.

Yeah. Bought it for my parents when I was 30.

So, five years ago.

Now you're catching on.

I miss this place.

Hey, make sure you call your mom to tell her you arrived safely.

I will.

Oh, Katie called to say that she stocked up your kitchen.

I'm going to go see my doctor in the morning.

Oh, good. That's great.

Might be a couple days before I get the results from the test, so I was

wondering, you know, I've never been to New York before.

I was thinking maybe I could stick around and see the site, if that's cool

you.

That's definitely cool with me.

Great. Thanks.

Well, thank you.

All right, you want to see your room? Follow me. I think you're going to love

it.

Miss Williams?

Really?

Miss Williams? Everyone knows it's you.

I'm sorry, Miss Williams, but it's just you for this procedure.

I'll be here when you get back.

That was quick. How did it go?

Fine. When you get the results tomorrow, he's rushing the tests.

My goodness, he's a fan.

That's it. You can't stay in this apartment. You need sunshine and

Come on. I don't want to.

It's him.

Hello, Dr. Moore?

Yes.

Yes. Oh.

Oh, man.

Thank you so much.

Thank you, Dr. Moore. Goodbye.

It's benign.

Test came back negative.

I told you it was nothing.

Want to go for a walk with me?

I want to show you something.

This bench is dedicated to the memory of Ken and Dorothy Ellison and their

enduring love for each other.

It's beautiful.

Sit.

My parents loved this spot. They came here all the time.

My father died two years after my mother.

I think from a broken heart.

You know, my mother always said,

Life is who you love and who loves you back.

And it's kind of terrifying to look up and realize, at my age, there's nobody

my life who fits that description.

I mean, I would like to spend the rest of my life with people I love and who

love me back.

I think that would be a really worthy tribute to my parents.

Hey, Madeline.

Hey, I thought you said you were going running.

I ran. Now I'm back. Well, I'm having company. You need to run again.

Run again?

Madeline, what? Yeah, just go.

Go where?

Why? Who's coming over?

Come on, be with it.

My daughter.

Oh, you're right. I need to go running again.

No, it's too late.

Just stay here, okay?

Yes? There's a Rose Donner here to see you, Miss Ellis.

Okay, yes. Send her up. Thank you.

know why, but somehow I expected to see a child come out of that elevator.

Isn't that funny?

No, no, not really.

Hi,

I'm... Madeline, please, come in.

You have a beautiful home.

Thank you.

You look like me.

I know.

I've seen a lot of your movies.

Really?

Yes. I mean, I didn't know you were who you are then.

Then that's been quite a shock.

Surprising, yes.

What do you do for a living?

I am a doctor.

Oh.

Wow.

That's great.

That makes me so proud.

Oh, sorry. That's so presumptuous. As if I had anything to do with your

accomplishments. I'm sorry.

It's all right.

This is a unique situation for both of us.

So, my mother died last year.

My adoptive mother.

I'm so sorry.

Was she a good mother?

Yes.

We were very close. She was a wonderful woman.

I really appreciate you meeting with me.

When I began this, I didn't know if I would ever find you or if you would ever

want to meet me.

But after my mother passed away, it somehow seems more important.

You know? Yeah.

I would think that it would.

When my mother died, it was like losing a big part of me.

I want you to know, I mean, I think it's important that you understand the

situation I was in.

I was barely 19.

I had just started college on a scholarship. We didn't have much money.

And I made a mistake with a boy I thought I loved.

care of you then just couldn't have after I had you he

took you away right away that's what we discussed

but that night when I was resting I

asked the nurse to bring you to me you were so quiet

You hardly cried the whole time I was holding you.

You were content.

And that's when I knew everything was going to be all right.

You were going to be all right.

Then we must have fallen asleep together, and when I woke up,

you were gone.

That was the last time that I saw you.

But I never stopped thinking about you.

Every single day.

Every day.

Have you had a nice life?

I have.

I'm very content with my life.

Need more coffee?

No, I'm fine.

How are you feeling today?

Fine.

Because yesterday was kind of a big deal.

Yes, it was.

You going to see her again?

Yes, we will.

Really?

It's amazing.

You know, Madeline, you're kind of starting to show your age.

I mean, why are you reading newspaper on newspaper?

So I can do that.

I talked to my mom this morning.

Told her that I was going back to college in the fall.

I knew you'd do that.

That's smart.

And here you go.

Paid in full.

Thank you, Madeline.

And there's this.

What's this?

Just a little seed money for your eco -resort or whatever tree -hugging

you're calling it.

Like an IOU, until after you've graduated.

Madeline, I don't even know how to thank you.

Name a boat after me.

And speaking of deals...

Seems that nobody is in the market for an old movie theater, so I got a

deal on that little place in the mountains.

You got that theater?

Yep, and that old charming house.

You want to come watch a movie with me in about a year?

Absolutely, yes.

I'm thinking about starting a film festival and encouraging young talent.

What do you think of that?

Sounds great.

I can

feel all the time. I

believe in this life.

I see.

I see.

And to beauty coming through.

Anywhere that the world may take us, if you need a call, I

will be there when you rise.

I will be there when you fall.

I will be the one you love.

You are just another line cook.

This is over.

Did I just pack a bag and fly to Hawaii?

Lacey Chabert.

Hector Rivera.

Lindy Getz. You came to Hawaii to find yourself.

I came for surf lessons.

Surfing is not just about the ocean. It's a way of life. You really helped me

home and take on anything that comes my way.

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