All language subtitles for Taking The Lead_EN

Previously on "men in trees"...

you guys gonna audition
for my talent show?

Let's drive to elmo.

Uncle ned!

You came home!

I just want to go back
to the way we were.

I don't think I can go back.

I want you to leave my fianc�e alone.

She's not your fianc�e anymore.

Hey, jack, jack!

Look what the dog did.

Oh, just shoes.

"Just shoes"?

It's the new zen me.

I don't get attached
to material possessions.

Oh, so now you want make-up sex?

Whoa, there, buddy.

We've got to get him fixed.

Yeah, yeah, I know, but...

you're gonna wince every time I say it.

I can't help it. I'm a guy.

Oh, he'll be fine.

These, I'm not so sure about.

But again, whoares? Not
me. Want to know why?

You're zen?

Zen and feeling flush.

I just received a check for
the final delivery of my book.

Which means I can buy two new pairs
of shoes I won't get attached to.

Heck, make it 20.

And 40 new flannel shirts for you!

Thanks, but, uh, no guy
needs that much flannel.

Okay, then, how about sweaters? Jackets?

Mukluks for every day of the week?

You name it, it's yours.

This is more than I made all year.

I ought to get into the
relationship-book game.

It sure pays better than
the wild-game... game.

Congratulations, stud.

I guess that makes
three studs in our house.

Though, uncle ned... not for long.

You're cutting me off.

Yeah, unless you pay your tab.

Well, I thought we had an understanding.

You're not allowed to cut me off
until I'm too drunk to notice.

Jerome, I need you.

Oh, if I had a nickel for every
time a lady's said that to me.

You'd have a whole five cents.

Could you please open
the post office for me?

Sorry, it's closed, due to the fact that
the postmaster is really enjoying his beer.

Oh, come on.

I just got paid for my book, and I
want to send the check off to my bank.

Must be a big chunk of change
if you're in such a hurry.

How much is it for?

That is private information.

More than a hundred bucks?

Of course it's more than a hundred.

She wrote a book, not a fortune cookie.

So, what
-- a grand?

Oh, can't be more than a grand.

I mean, let's face it,
she's no robert ludlum.

For your information, it
is a lot more than a grand.

More than 10 grand?

It is none of your business.

Damn. She's loaded.

How does jack feel
about your big windfall?

Oh, he was happy for me.

Oh, you don't say.

'Cause most guys aren't too keen on the
idea of a woman making more than they do.

Oh, in 1950, maybe.

Yeah, jerome. Get with the times.

I mean, dick wouldn't mind if
I made more than him. Would you?

Of course not.

Though that would never happen
since i am your superior.

Well, that's just a title.

And a paygrade.

And I have three more
slashes here, so...

well, I own the elmo inn.

That's a whole other source of income
your slashes have nothing to do with.

I, of course, would love
to have a sugar lady.

Then I wouldn't have to worry
about how I'm gonna pay my tab.

No, then i wouldn't have to worry
about how you're gonna pay your tab.

Point is, if marin would like to pay
my bill, she'd be more than welcome.

Oh, marin declines, but
thank you e r thoffer.

Am I mistaken, or did all of
you sign up for the talent show?

- Yeah.
- Yeah!

That's right. A talent show
that's happening in two days!

Official rehearsals started an hour ago,

am I the only person who cares
ouputting ona professional production?

Listen, red, there's no need to get
so worked up. It's just a little show.

L-little show? Little show?

Chief celia, there are no little shows,
only little performers with little talent...

and little chance of getting
their sound cues right!

Someone needs a little drink.

Since this morning was a complete wash,

I'm just going to start with
this afternoon's schedule.

Lonnie, you're at 1:00.

Marin, theresa, and sara are at 2:30.

Hey, what are you girls doing, anyway?

Oh, you're just gonna
have to wait and see.

Dick the magician, 3:45.

And celia -- she's agreed to
serve as my lovely assistant.

Uh, he means "magic facilitator."

No, I mean "assistant."

I told you, I prefer
"magic facilitator."

- It's just a title.
- Then change it!

Just... be there on time.

And that goes for everyone.

If you're late, you're
cut from the program.

Jerome, another sip of that beer,
and you're not playing the piano!

Promise?

There really is a nebraska. Who knew?

About two million nebraskans.

I just can't get over how open
it is out here. And how green!

I thought you'd like
this route to alaska.

And cows!

There really are cows!

- Just walking around.
- I know.

Only 1,200 miles from new york.

It feels light-years away, huh?

Yeah, it does.

So, tell me, do these
nebraskans have restaurants?

- I'm famished.
- Yep.

I know a spot 30 minutes outside omaha.

Well, you, my darling,
are a man with a plan.

A sexy man with a plan.

You're back!

Rehearsals just ended.

Don't worry. I'll cover the desk.

I just need a second.

Well, uh, maybe this'll
give you some energy.

A giant candy bar?

It's from a chocolatier in anchorage.

It's awesome, right?

I thought it was awesome.

And it won't go bad like the flowers.

Well, I mean, if you don't
eat it, after a while,

it might get all chalky
and whd e angross.

Why are you doing this?

Because I was looking for
something as sweet as you.

Patrick, please.

I mean, even this huge candy bar
is made of only semisweet chocolate.

You are 100%, full-throttle sweet.

I need you t obackff.

Annie, give me a chance.

I'm sorry.

I know it's been awkward between us
because of everything we've been through,

but you're jt making it worse.

Sometimes things have to get
worse before they can get better.

Hello, annie.

- Patrick.
- Ivan.

It's time for dinner.

Ivan, not now!

- Oh, yes. You're coming with me.
- Ivan!

And then there was light!

And then there wasn'T.

I think I have more in the basement.

I didn't know you had a basement.

I'm a man of mystery.

Be right back.

Hello!

Hi, honey.

Just wondering if you got anything
big, fat, and juicy in the mail.

If you are talking about my wonderfully,
deliciously juicy, big check, then, yes.

Thank you, jane. I could not have
finished the book without you.

I'll be accepting thank-you
gifts when I get to elmo.

Which is?

Oh, who knows? We're about
to make a right at wyoming.

I hope you and jack
are celebrating today.

Oh, yeah.

We're at his house right
now, changing light bulbs.

Geez. Pace yourself,
honey. The night is young.

Did you show jack the check?

Of course. Why wouldn't I?

Money's this weird thing between
couples. You got to be careful.

Why do you think I'm traveling cross-country
in a motor home instead of flying first-class?

Well, apparently everyone thinks
that men are threatened by money.

Well, it's tricky.

I may ea more than sam, but I want
him to feel like he's in charge.

And, surprisingly, I
like that he's in charge.

Jack: Crap!

- Honey, what was that?
- I have no idea. Let me call you back.

- A pipe burst.
- Oh, no.

This house is just one
thing after the other.

Maybe you should sell it.

Men In Trees
Season02 Episode19

You want me to sell my house?

Well, you don't live here anymore.

Yeah, I know.

And things keep going wrong.

'S become like this big, 2-bedroom,
1 1/2-bath albatross around your neck.

Yeah, that's true. It's just...

you know, not that I'm against it,
I just never thought of it before.

So, what do you think now
that you're thinking about it?

I guess, you know, it makes sense.

Well, maybe you could find out how much
it's worth, and then you could decide later.

Yeah. That's not a bad idea.

Who knows? Maybe the new indoor
swimming pool might just add value!

Go ahead, dive in!

I am. I'm diving, I'm eating.

Isn't this place amazing?

I never knew there were so
many ways to stuff a potato.

That's potatoville for you.
You name it, they'll stuff it.

I'm going potato chow mein next. You?

- Oh, I'm not sure I'll be having a second.
- What?

You can go up as many times as you want.

They will never kick you out.

Right. The beauty
of all-y-can-eat.

But I'm good, thanks.

Oh, wow, that's fully loaded, all right.

This place is really
hard to beat, isn't it?

Plus, I have coupons. $3
off. A whole book of 'em.

- Lucky us.
- Yeah.

I have mapped out our entire trip
based on potatoville placement.

If things go as planned, we will
save $86 on the course of this trip.

And have eaten 30 potatoes.

Here's hoping.

I got you skim milk.

Oh, thanks. Hey, can you pick
up matty from soccer later?

Sure.

I should be wrapping up my
research at dr. Harbeck's at 4:00.

Okay, great. I should
be back here by 7:00.

Try not to be late.

I'm supposed to be at marin's by 7:30.

I can't believe the show is tomorrow
and we haven't finished our costumes.

I can't wait to see your big act.

- Okay see you later.
- Wait!

Aren't you forgetting something?

I've got my lunch and...

I meant a kiss goodbye.

Oh, right. See ya.

See ya.

Sexier. Sexier.

Then we go up.

Come down here.

Sexier. Move. Xier.

"Sexier." Got it.

Okay, so, um...

uh, left, right, then hip...

Annie, put the pen down.

But how will I know what to do?

Just follow me.

Wait. Wait. What are you doing?

I push, you pull,I pull, you push.

I'm the man. I'm supposed to lead.

I-I'm trying! It's just...

I went to an all-girls catholic school,

and I was always the
man in all the dances.

And the musicals!

And the american
revolution reenactments.

You should have seen
my benjamin franklin.

Well, let it go.

Dance requires each of us
to play very specific roles.

Let me be your benjamin franklin.

- Okay.
- See?

- See?
- Okay.

Down.

hey, what's going on?

Harbor master forget
to zip his fly again?

I wish.

Are you okay?

I just can't believe annie's
really going for a guy like ivan.

I mean, the way he bosses
her around everywhere.

"You're coming with me."

Why would annie like someone like that?

Well, sometimes it's nice to give up
control and let yourself be led a little.

He's definitely in the lead, all right.

Bull's-eye!

And we're back!

Up next, elmo's one and
only relationsh coach --

you know who -- right
after this message.

And don't forget to check out elmo's first
annual talent show this saturday night.

Singing, dancing, acting...

dancing.

You know, patrick, annie might
just need a little time and space.

Yeah, that's what she said.

And the old old patrick would
give her that time and space.

Well, okay, then.

Yeah, but I'm not the old old patrick!

I'm the new old patrick.

And the new old patrick --
he's got a plan to get her back.

Really? What are you gonna do?

I'm taking control
-- t-alpha-male-ing

- which entails...
- Oh, no.

I can't divulge details.

Let's just say, uh, the sky's the limit.

- Uh, patr K...
- and you're on the air!

Hey, elmo.

My friend patrick and I were
just talking power dynamics.

From the earliest age, we grow up with
them -- parent/child, teacher/student --

but as we get older, relationships become
more complicated, less easily defined.

We would like to imagine equality
-- amongst friends, with spouses.

But are we just fooling ourselves?

You tell me, elmo.

In the dance of life, is it
possible to have two equal partners,

or does someone always
have to take the lead?

Okay.

Okay. Okay!

I've seen enough

what's the verdict?

This house has good bones.

Once you fix the plumbing and you do some
cosmetic surgery, this could be a huge seller.

Hey, that's great.

What would that entail, exactly?

Well, the whole place needs a good
steam clean and a fresh coat of paint.

And you need some new fixtures because
fluorescents scream "psych ward."

And the front needs facelift
-- new paint and landscaping.

It's all about curb appeal.

We don't have curbs in elmo.

Doesn't matter.Curb appeal,
curb appeal, curb appeal --

that's six words you
should never forget.

We'll keep that in mind.

Well, I got to run. Buzz is
waiting to rehearse with me.

He needs the practice
more than I do, trust me.

Let me know when you're ready to sell.

Okeydokey.

So, what do you think?

Uh, well... it's a lot to take on.

My plate's so full with work
and teaching at the university.

Maybe we could do the whole "selling
the house thing" in the spring.

Sara: It's mind-blowing.

Cytoplasmic patterns can vary quite
distinctly from one disease to the next.

And yet, they're similar enough
to make for a difficult diagnosis.

Which is where we come in.

Well, you, but, thanks.

Oh, sara, I -- I read an interesting case file
last night in the new england journal of medicine.

I'd love for you to take a look.

Great.

Then come get it.

Come on, sara. You know you want it.

Sara? Do you... want it?

I cannot believe we have 24 hours
to get these costumes made and on us.

- Now, is this the fabric we're using for the bodice?
- Yeah.

It's a little more
revealing an I thought.

Oh, I knew uncle ned was
up to no good earlier.

I hope he is enjoying his little
walk with jack, 'causecome tomorrow,

he is going to be singing a
much calmer and higher tune.

I'm taking him to the
vet before the show.

Oh, hello? What's with
the absent fire staring?

Uh, sorry.

I was just, uh, just thinking about
this weird daydream I had today...

about dr. Harbeck.

Weird how?

Weird as in, he took off all his
clothes like a chippendales dancer.

Oh, really?

Paging dr. Harbeck.
Someone's got a fever!

Is that a microscope in your pocket,
or are you just happy to see me?

It's not funny, you guys.

No, it definitely is.

- Totally funny.
- I'm serious.

I feel guilty.

Why? Because you think
dr. Harbeck's hot?

No, because I'm fantasizing
about him and not about eric.

So what?

Well, don't you think 'sthat weird?

No! It's perfectly normal.

It's just an innocent little fantasy.

- Unless you're thinking about acting on it.
- Yeah.

No! I love eric.

He's great around the
house. He's great with matty.

He was great in bed...
from what I remember.

Oh, so, uh, you have desexualized him.

The next time your mind wanders into chippendale
terrain, just consciously put eric there.

That might be hard to do.

It's hard to imagine eric
stuffing singles in his collar.

Hey, ben. How 'bout a beer?

What about me?

What about you?

You won the girlfriend lottery.

You're not gonna use part of your
jackpot to buy your buddy a beer?

That's not how it works, jerome.

Oh, what's the matter? Marin hasn't
dished out your allowance yet?

He's just busting your chops.

Well, keep busting. I'm happy for marin.

She worked hard for what she got.

So, you're trying to tell us that
you don't care one little bit that

your girlfriend is making
more money than you are?

Nope.

Doesn't matter who makes more
money as long as everybody's happy.

- Says the manho buys his wife a jeep to get out of the doghouse.
- Yeah.

Oh, no, you are in a
delicate situation here, jack.

You see, a relationship is about power.

Yeah, yeah, women have their say,
but the man has to have control.

Look, I'm in control.

Which is why marin's got
you selling your house.

I'm not selling my
house. Never planned to.

That's not the word on the street.

Look, I had some problems with my place, but
it's my place, and that's not gonna change.

Marin suggested I sell it, and
instead of getting into an argument,

I let her get a professional opinion.

- "Let her."
- Yeah.

And then she saw what a pain it
was to sell it, and she backed off.

It's called subtlety.

All right, ben, let
me get the next round.

On me, not marin.

All right, who wants to play some pool?

Told you I could work one out of him.

toll road should be coming up soon.

You don't have any change, do you?
Looks like I'm a quarter short.

Sam! What is all this doing in my purse?

Well, you didn't eat very much before, so I
figured, you know, in case you got hungry...

if I get hungry, we can
just stop somewhere else.

Sure, but not for 200 miles.

That's where I have my next coupon.

See, if you look at my map...

I get the whole thrifty thing, but, honey, we
can afford to not use coupons once in a while.

If dinner costs an extra $3, so be it.

That's silly. Why would we spend
an extra $3 if we don't have to?

Oh, I don't know. Maybe if someone's
not in the mood for their 24th potato!

You know, they also
have soup at potatoville.

The point is, together
we earn a decent amount,

so we don't need to count
every single penny all the time.

We can afford to splurge a
few dollars here and there.

But there's no reason to.

As my dad always used to say, "good
'cents' should always prevail."

And that's
c-e-n-t-S.

Oh, come on, sam.

Lighten up, live a littl
buy yourself a steak.

Go over the speed limit.
Turn on the air-conditioning.

That would be like throwing
money out the window.

Yes, but it won't kill you.

It can be freeing!

See? We're fine! It's
not the end of the world!

Oh, you are not seriously
going out there to get that.

You better believe I am!

hey, what's going on?

Fixing the pipes and the floor.

Should be a couple days, a week, tops.

I didn't hire anyone to fix the pipes.

A, uh, a marin frist did.

Okay.

Don't you worry -- we'll get this
all fixed up for you, mr. Frist.

����just leave it.

You don't have to be such A...

go ahead, say it.

The type of person who
is tight with their wad.

And you don't have to be such a spender.

Look, don't make me feel bad
for stopping to pick up a dollar.

It's who I am.

Well, who you are can change a little
because I make a pretty sizable living.

We just don't need to scrounge.

This isn't about how much
money each of us make.

Found it.

Make sure the sun's high enough!

O-okay, annie. A little higher.

Annie, I need you outside immediately!

I-I'm busy right now.

No, no, no, this is serious. It'S...

I really don't have time for this.

- The show is just
a few ho- - well?

- "I 'heart' assie"?
- What?

Oh, no! No, buzz made a
mistake! He flipped the n's!

Patrick, even if this were right, it
isn't going to get us back together.

Yeah, but it's supposed to say
"annie. " I love you, annie!

You can't see it now! Here, listen...

lunch is just about ready.

Okay.

Here it is, nice and spicy
-- just the way you like it.

sara? You ready?

Sure.

This is what I was afraid of.

This is exactly what I was afraid of.

The money thing rearing its ugly head,

and now we have to live the rest of
our lives in uncomfortable silence.

What do you want me to say?

Look, I completely respect and love you,

but I'm scared that if you know
how much I have in the bank,

n't feel l like a man, or you'll
think I don't think you're a man,

which isn't the case
at all. It's just...

i make more than you.

There, I said it, and we both
know it's the ephant in the room,

but there's just not room for you,
me, and this elephant in the rv --

even though you did rent a sizable rv.

Jane, I have a lot in the bank, too.

Of course, honey, I'm sure you do, but perhaps your
version of "a lot" is a bit different from mine.

You'd be surprised.

Go ahead. Write down your number.

Sam, this is silly. We don't have
to do thi I have enough money.

Let's just leave it at that.

And I have enough, too. Now write.

See what I mean?

Go ahead. Take a look.

Pardon me for asking, but...

how did you do this?

You're a spender, I'm a saver.

I'm just... in awe.

Jane, I'm not thrifty
because I need to be.

I'm thrifty because I want to be.

'S a philosophy.

See this place?

For 12 years, I've wanted
to live there with you.

You didn't know me 12 years ago.

I could dream, couldn't I?

And thanks to my thrifty ways,
I can afford to buy that place.

My man with a plan.

Hey, I didn't think you were coming!

What were you thinking?

What do you mean?

I thought we were on the same
page about ned's neutering.

I'm talking about my house. You
paid for a plumber and a handyman?

You said you didn't have time to work on
it, so I hired some guys to do it for you.

I was just trying to help.

I don't need your help.

You can keep your
money and your plumbers.

Need to fix my house
-- I can fix it myself.

You don't have to fix uncle ned, either.

he's right. Come on, let's go.

Energy! Fantastic. Absolutely.
I-I thought he was real.

M-mai, do you have everything you need?

I'm trying not to strain my voice.

Okay.

Uh, annie?

I'm sorry about before, but the letter "n"
can be a little tricky when you're skywriting.

It's okay. I'm sure nobody saw it.

Hey, assie!

Can we get some more water back here?

Theresa: Annie, have you seen marin?

No! But I'm sure she'll get here.

It'll all be okay.

Somebody's had an attitude adjustment.

Well, before, I was driving
myself crazy with all the details,

but I've realized, you don't
always have to be in charge.

Does a certain hockey player who lives in
my house have anythinthing to do with this?

I -- I just feel really safe with
him -- the way he takes control.

It's nice to let go for a change.

Good for you.

If you see marin, tell
her we're waiting for her.

Right. For the last time,
I am not wearing that!

For the last time, this elevates it
from a kids' act to adult entertainment!

Yeah, the kind people would
watch on cable at 2:00 A.M.!

I'm sure whatever you
choose will be beautifu

- put it on.Please.
- I'm not wearing it.

- No. It's ridiculous.
- Just do it.

� you don't have to worry �

� 'Cause, baby, there ain't
no mountain high enough �

� ain't no valley low enough �

� ain't no river wide enough �

� to keep me from getting to you, babe �

� remember the day I set you free �

� I told you you could
always count on me, girl �

guys, I'm sorry I'm late.

Everything okay?

Well, it was until I realized that
I was completely wrong about jack!

What about?

Well, he advised me to keep
my money to myself. His words.

- Ouch.
- Oh, yeah.

And then he grabbed uncle ned
and stormed out of the vet'S.

So I don't know where he is or even
if he's coming to the show tonight.

You guys will work it out.

Yeah, I hope.

I had no idea money was
such a big deal with jack.

It's about more than money!

It's about balls.

His and the puppy'S.

When you stepped in and fixed everything,
you became the man of the house.

She's right. You took the power.

Now he's just trying to get
it back by keeping hihouse.

And uncle ned's nads.

He doesn't need to keep
the house to be "the man."

Well, maybe we're all wrong about this,

and jack is keeping his place
because he's got concerns about us.

I doubt that.

He's your boyfriend but he's also
a guy, and guys need their space.

Think about it -- you live
and work in your house.

Maybe jack needs a place of his own
nearby, you know, a cave to retreat to.

Five-minute warning.

Abracadabra.

Abracadabra!

And... voil?

And now for my final trick.

I will boldly escape from
these torturous cuffs,

padlocked behind my back by none
other than my lovely assistant.

- "Magic facilitator."
- Key!

Say it!

Just give me the key!

How 'bout a hand for my
beautiful magic facilitator,

ms.Celia bachelor?

� No �

� no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no �

� The french are glad to die for love �

� they delight in fighting duels �

� but we prefer the men who live �

� and give expensive jewels �

� a kiss on the hand may
be quite continental �

� but diamonds are a
girl's best friend �

� a kiss may be grand, �

� but it won't pay the
rental on your humble flat �

� or help you at the automat
men grow cold as girls grow old �

� and we all lose our
charms in the end �

� but square-cut or pear-shaped
these rocks don't lose their shape �

� diamonds are a girl's best friend �

� diamonds diamonds �

� we don't mean rhinestones �

� diamonds are a girl's best friend �

I just want to thank you
all for coming and, uh --

- patrick, what are you doing?
- I just...

uh, hello out there.

I'm sorry for the, uh,
surprise appearance.

I -- I know I'm not part of the program,
because I was out of town for the auditions.

But I do have an act, though, so, uh...

here goes.

Oh, no, annie, stay.

You're part of the act.

"Lost & found" by patrick o'bachelorton.

It was over a year ago I met a girl

who put my head into a swirl.

I knew right then it
was love at first sight,

and then grew that love
into something bright.

Lucky for me, she loved me back
right up through my lightning attack.

But memories lost left me a blank slate,

and she could no longer participate.

And now I'm back, and I
wake up needing her each day,

wanting her to remember
and love me the same way.

Annie...

will you marry me... again?

Marry me?

No.

Annie.

Patrick...

did -- did you really
mean what the poem said?

Do you really love me in all those ways?

Of course.

Then you want me to be happy, right?

Yeah, annie. At's all I want.

Then leave me alone.

If you really love me,
please, leave me alone.

You were incredible.

I couldn'T... I couldn't
take my eyes off you.

You were amazingly hot.

- So were you.
- Really?

Marry me.

Yes.

- Hey, that was great, coach.
- Thank you.

Listen, uh, I want to apologize.
I overreacted at the vet.

Well, I shouldn't have
called the plumber.

It wasn't my place.

No, you were just trying to help.

Why didn't you just tell me
you didn't want to sell tse?

Hou I mean, if you're
worried about us --

marin, I love living with you.

Well, I love living with you.

But that doesn't mean that someday
we won't love living with each other.

Well, that's not
something I'm planning for.

I didn't want to sell the
house because it's a part of me.

I got a lot of memories attached to it.

I don't know, I guess
there's a part of me that...

wants a room of your own.

Yeah.

You're, uh, you're very sparkly.

Marin: We are the daughters
of the feminist movement,

taught from an early age
that nothing can stop us,

that we can rise as high and
achieve as much as any man.

And in some ways that's true.

We have taken great strides, stepping
over traditional gender roles,

and going after -- and getting
-- exactly what we want.

But part of being powerful is
knowing when to take the backseat...

you ready?

One second.

And look at life from
another perspective.

Imagine how many condiments
I can fit in this bad boy.

because the thing is, in a
relationship, there is no C.E.O.

it's a delicate dance, a push and pull,

a back and forth,

an up...and down.

but we endure...

because at the end of the day,
we don't want to go it alone.

and when we find
someone -- a partner --

we compromise, loving everything we can

and putting blinders
onto everything else.

Because love isn't perfect, but it's
the really great and perfect love

that keeps us evolving, happy.

And in the end, isn't
that what life's all about?