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[waves crashing]

[click]

[button clicking]

(Guy) So...

The notes aren't working.

They can't be trusted.

They're too subjective.

From now on I think I'm going to leave you

vocal instructions.

No, actually...

That really has the same subjectivity.

I think this'll work.

I'll be leaving you no instructions.

But I want you to listen to what you hear.

[click]

[air conditioner humming]

(Guy) [anxious] I don't hear anything.

(female #1) [intercom static] We haven't started yet.

(Guy) What am I listening for?

(female #1) [intercom static] Sound.

[humming continues]

[beeping tone]

[low pitched beeping tone]

[high pitched beeping tone]

[steady high pitched beeping tone]

[beeping tone]

(female #1) [intercom static] Okay, we're done.

You can lower your hand.

[quiet] Oh, okay.

Do you hear the ocean?

[wind blowing]

[waves crashing]

[ocean waves lapping]

[calm piano music]

[upbeat indie rock music]

[bicycle wheels spinning]

[bicycle wheels spinning]

[door squeaks]

[bicycle wheels spinning]

[bicycle wheels clicking]

[kickstand flicks]

[bicycle wheels clicking]

So, Kuala Lampur is out.

The situation is too crowded there.

(Murray) So we're avoidng crowds now?

Does that mean Beijing is out too?

What about Mexico City?

No, Beijing is in.

And you know I'm not going to Mexico City.

(Murray) Interesting.

Would you pass me the stocks and crossword?

Did you order already?

Just coffee.

That looks delicious.

I see you went to the travel agent again.

Don't they ever get tired of you window shopping?

You know, planning a trip takes preparation.

So what are all of these about?

Casablanca.

I don't think it's like the movie.

I haven't seen the movie.

Well if you want you could...

Fit it in between Cairo and Lisbon.

What about Algiers?

Algiers?

You cancelled that.

I have a note.

Oh I guess I cancelled Algiers.

[newspaper rustling]

I'm thinking about the pancakes.

Do you want pancakes?

I'm having oatmeal.

You should have the pancakes instead.

I never eat pancakes.

I have some papers for you to sign.

What am I signing?

Transfer of interest,

secondary account authorization,

transfer of deed, shareholder proxity designation,

currency orders, and your dad's annual

club membership.

You want to play racket ball later?

I can't.

I have meetings all day.

Here you missed one.

Well what about tonight?

They have lights.

I have plans tonight.

Well what about tomorrow?

Okay fine, tomorrow.

After breakfast.

[satisfied] Alright good.

(waitress) Hi, good morning.

Are you two ready to order?

I'd like to hear the specials.

Why?

You get the same thing every time.

Yeah, but I like knowing what they are.

(waitress) We have apple or banana pancakes,

biscuits and gravy with two eggs and bacon,

and a hash with cheese, pepper, and onion omelet.

We'll have the pancakes.

I'll have a tomato juice and the oatmeal.

I'll have the pancakes.

[birds chirping]

[bicycle rattles]

[footsteps]

(librarian) Hello.

(Guy) Hi.

I just want to...

[pages flapping]

Return that.

Sure.

And...

[pages flapping]

This one.

Absolutely.

And...

I guess I want to renew this one.

Sure, I can take care of that.

I don't remember why.

Probably because you liked it.

[scanner beeps]

There you go, you're all set.

Have a good day.

Thanks.

[pages flapping]

[footsteps]

[notecard slaps]

[mysterious string music]

[sticky notes peeling]

[pages flapping]

[sticky note peels]

These don't make any sense.

[loud slam]

[book slaps]

[paper crinkles]

[chair legs scraping]

[footsteps]

I guess I was mistaken.

[footsteps]

[upbeat guitar music]

[bicycle wheels clicking]

[wheels spinning]

Sorry I'm late.

I brought you a coffee.

(Dad) I have a coffee.

Your mother's famous.

I didn't realize she was back.

Where is she?

She's not here.

She's still on that cruise.

It's her blend, but I actually made it.

She sent you a postcard that I forgot to bring.

It's got a moose or a caribou on it.

Where are your clubs?

They don't travel well.

I'll just use yours again.

Why did you buy clubs if you never use them?

You said I should get clubs, so I did.

I just can't really fit them on my bicycle.

I get the feeling that you're just humoring me

about this whole golf thing.

I like driving the cart.

Hey we got to go.

We're going to miss our tee time.

Wait I have two coffees.

Wh-what am I going to do with two coffees?

[sipping]

[golf ball whacks]

[footsteps]

What kind of grass is this?

(Dad)What?

Nevermind.

[satisfied] Mhmm.

[sipping]

Whenever you're ready.

Oh, right.

[button clicks]

[engine sputters]

[golf cart beeping]

[gas pedal thud]

[golf cart] vrrrrr

So how are the trip plans coming?

Pretty good.

I removed Qualimpor from the itinerary.

Any particular reason or just the usual?

What does that mean?

Don't worry about it.

Look I spoke to your Uncle today.

He said the girls are excited about the Paris trip.

They've been watching every movie they can find

that takes place in Paris.

They want to say thanks.

They also want to know if you'll be there the same time.

So you could see them.

No, I don't think so.

I've got that planned for much later in the trip.

It's still a pretty nice idea.

Maybe you could switch things around.

Yeah I'll look into it.

Yeah, okay.

I'm taking this seriously.

Okay.

[golf cart] vrrrrr

I'm taking this trip seriously.

Yeah whatever you say.

[waves crashing]

[seagulls squawking]

[waves crashing]

[slow piano music]

[water splashing]

[sand rubbing]

[door knob jiggles]

[footsteps]

[sticky note peels]

[alarm clock beeping]

[button clicks]

[footsteps]

[sticky note peels]

[lawyer]What's your problem?

You write notes constantly.

You leave notes everywhere.

Yeah, but I don't remember leaving these notes.

They were all over the book,

but they didn't make any sense.

I think I might be losing my memory.

Is there such a thing as Early-onset Alzhemier's?

Is this like when you lost your hearing?

No...

This is different.

This happened.

Come on.

Serve the ball.

Let's go.

Are you listening to what I'm saying?

[stern] Yes.

Man, I don't think you are.

I'm telling you that random nonsense notes

in my handwriting appeared in a book

that I didn't like reminding me to renew it.

So what do you want me to tell you?

Well it's weird.

Admit it's weird.

It's weird.

Come on, serve the ball.

[racket ball bouncing]

[shoes skidding]

[exhales]

Maybe you're just stressed out about that trip.

Maybe you need a change of scenery.

I don't know.

Maybe you've just got too much time on your hands.

If you want I can call a real estate agent

and see about getting you into a nicer place.

My place is not the issue.

The issue is the notes.

The issue is my memory is failing me.

What do you want me to say?

I thought we were playing racket ball.

I just want some advice.

Isn't that what I keep you on retainer for?

Come on, serve the ball.

Let's go.

You're a hypochondriac.

I'm not a hypochondriac.

I just like to know what's going on.

[racket ball bouncing]

You want some advice?

This doesn't sound like advice.

It sounds like insults.

Just do something.

Is this what you want your days to be filled with?

Playing racket ball and complaining to your lawyer?

Now will you come on.

I just thought it was weird is all.

You're impossible.

[ball bounces]

[ball bounces]

[fence rattles]

[card flips]

[woman #2] Try again.

[cards flipping]

[flipping continues]

I knew it.

I'm losing it, aren't I?

You're not losing your memory.

You're just not paying attention.

I am paying attention.

I'm looking right at it.

Wh-what else can I do?

Look...

All your test results are fine.

Your recall is really fine.

Maybe you're so concerned about losing your memory

that you're not allowing yourself to focus on the test.

We see this a lot in kids.

Either you're preoccupied

or disinterested.

Whatever it is.

Your focus isn't here.

Now...

Let's start again.

[birds chirping]

[bicycle rattles]

[footsteps]

[curious bass music]

[chair legs scraping]

[pages flapping]

[ominous music]

[chair legs scraping]

[footsteps]

(librarian) You ready to check out?

Sir!

[alarm ringing]

[bicycle wheels spinning]

[omnious music continues]

[footsteps]

[bicycle wheels clicking]

[clicking continues]

[footsteps]

[customer] I'll have the classic.

[cashier] Sure.

[dishes clanking]

Here you go.

That'll be $3.

[receipt printing]

Thank you, have a good day.

[money rustling]

[drawer closes]

[bell rings]

But I always order the red velvet cupcake.

[cashier]How can I help you today?

Uhh I'll have...

A regular cupcake.

Sure, just one?

Yeah.

[dishes clanking]

Can I have that to go, please?

[swing squeaking]

[bicycle wheels clicking]

[curious piano music]

[hands slapping]

[book pages flapping]

[footsteps]

[pages flapping]

[book slaps shut]

[footsteps]

[footsteps]

What do you know about the sticky notes?

Did you just give that woman a sticky note?

I give a lot of people sticky notes.

I accidentally stole this book earlier.

Sorry.

[busy traffic]

[footsteps]

[footsteps]

[scarf flapping]

Hey!

[footsteps]

[frantic piano music]

[multiple footsteps]

[footsteps]

[door clicks]

[footsteps]

[slow piano music]

[door vanishes] swooosh

[melancholy music continues]

[birds chirping]

[cars driving]

[footsteps]

[telephone rings]

[ringing continues]

[voicemail message] This is Walt.

Leave a message and I'll call you back.

[voicemail beeps]

Hey Dad, uhh...

I was just wondering...

For medical purposes.

Is there any history of Schizophrenia, dementia,

or anything like that in the family?

I'm just wondering.

If you could give me a call back

when you get this that'd be great.

Thanks.

[phone hangs up]

[deep exhale]

[birds chirping]

[footsteps]

[door squeeks]

[locks clicking]

[footsteps]

[door banging]

[door rattling]

[pin clanking]

[footsteps]

[door squeaks]

[footsteps]

[door unlocks]

[cars driving]

Tuesday?

[cars driving]

These are yesterday's specials.

[front door lock turns]

[footsteps]

[bicycle wheels clicking]

[whispers] I'm home.

[front door unlocks]

[door slams]

[front door opens]

[door slams]

How do I get out of here?

[door creaking]

[footsteps]

[deep exhale]

[doors thuds]

[front door closes]

(lawyer)Did you walk here?

(Guy)It wouldn't fit on my bike.

[footsteps]

[banging]

Sorry.

That should work.

Were you home yesterday?

What? No.

Will you stop bumping into things?

[whispers] I'm sorry.

No you weren't all day?

No I told you I had meetings.

Is there something wrong with my door?

No, I'm testing this one.

If I continue asking questions is it going to increase

or decrease my chances for an explaination?

[heavy breathing] Just hang on.

Actually, trade with me.

[confident] This will explain itself.

You're going to be excited about this.

[pins clanking]

It seems fine.

Alright.

You see what time it is?

Yes.

[deep breathing]

What are you doing?

[door knob shaking]

Great.

You got a key?

No.

See?

Now be quiet for a second.

I need to concentrate.

[deep inhale]

[door creaking]

See?

What?

Look at the clock.

What?

What time is it?

It's still 9 p.m.

It's 9 o'clock.

9 o'clock a.m.

Look at the light.

It's morning.

Alright, just, I-I'll do it again.

Watch.

[door creaking]

What happened to my lights?

It's 3 a.m.

What am I supposed to be convinced of here?

I can't think of a better way to explain this so...

I'm sorry about this.

MURRAY!

(Murray) What? I'm right here.

[whispers] Ssssh.

Is somebody in my house?

[whispers] Just wait.

[footsteps]

[skin scratching]

[door creaking]

[door slams]

Well?

[sternly] Well?

I don't know what I'm expected to do

to do in this situation.

But you admit it's really happening?

The demonstration was effective, yes.

So what should we do?

We're dealing with something that

we don't fully understand.

Where did you get that thing?

You didn't make it, did you?

I assume you didn't buy it at the store.

[whispers] I found it.

In the ocean.

Maybe you ought to just push it

right back out to sea and forget about it.

I can't.

Something strange is going on here and

I think this door...

has something to do with it.

Something strange is going on here and

that door has everything to do with it.

We're talking about...

time-

[whispers] We're talking about time travel here.

It seems important, but it's...

dangerous.

Probably.

But...

Do you realize what you could do

with the power of time travel?

Look all I'm saying is that while

the ramifications are unknown...

Wow.

The potential.

It's not like I'm going to us it to cheat

the stock market.

I already have more money than I need.

I-I don't know.

I don't think I'd use it the same way

other people would, I guess.

I don't need anything.

Don't you want to go places?

Don't you want to do things?

I mean...

Go see the past or the future.

You're a naturally curious guy.

Even I'm thinking about all the places

you could travel to.

I don't think it works like that.

So then how does it work?

I don't know.

I just open the door.

It's not really a percision instrument.

So what now?

You going to try it again?

I'm not going to do anything with it.

So you're going to get rid of it?

No.

[cereal crunching]

[spoon clanking]

[crunching continues]

[chair legs scraping]

[door wobbles]

[chair legs scraping]

[door hinge creaks]

[door thuds]

[door hinge squeaks]

[door lock clicks]

[phone ringing]

Where are you?

I wasn't comfortable with our lunch plans.

Meet me at the Belairo.

(Murray)Are you serious?

Alright, I'll be right there.

[phone claps shut]

[newspaper rustling]

[footsteps]

[traffic]

What's going on?

And what's up with the change of venue?

I think I'm being followed.

Maybe you're just being paranoid.

Yeah, I thought that too but...

I had it checked out.

Turns out I'm okay.

So I'm giving myself the benefit of the doubt.

Someone is following me.

Okay.

I have a time traveling door.

A door that allows time travel.

Right, that's what I said.

No, that's what you meant.

I have in my possession

I have in my possession a door of time travel.

a door of time travel.

Now you also know about the notes

I don't remember writing.

So here's my hypothesis.

I-I'm being followed...

by myself.

Now why would you do that?

I-I-I wouldn't.

I have no reason to, but at some point...

I must get one.

What will you do until then?

That's the thing.

I don't know when then is.

It could be 5 minutes or 5 years.

Then I don't really understand.

Just get rid of the door.

Then nobody can use it, nobody can follow you

around and write mysterious sticky notes from the future.

Just get rid of it.

But it's a time traveling door.

Look that's all I have.

It's a solution.

Or you can get into a time travel

tug of war with yourself.

I don't know what you want.

I just need time to think.

I need to go where no one knows me.

I need to go where I can't find myself.

Can I come to work with you?

(Murray) I'll have them send over

some depositions but-

I really haven't had enough time

to say one way or the other.

I don't foresee that being a problem.

Look, the longer we keep

this thing in turnaround

the more likely it is they'll get antsy

and opt out.

[book thudding]

I'm going to have to call you back.

[phone clicks]

(Guy) Sorry.

What are you doing?

I'm just looking for precedent.

For time travel?

You're looking in there for case law

involving time travel?

[softly] Yeah.

I have a computer for that purpose.

Good luck because you're not going to

find anything on time travel.

There is no such thing.

It doesn't exist.

[telephone ringing]

What about stuff that happens around

What about stuff that happens around the International Date Line?

the International Date Line?

That's not the same thing.

Hypothetically speaking...

what are the possible legal ramifications

of time travel?

I have no idea.

If that's your not so subtle way

of asking me if I think you should use that door.

You know my answer.

Fine, I'm not going to use the door.

But you're thinking about it.

Yeah, maybe I'm a little preoccupied with it.

What else is there?

What about the trip?

How can I think about

the trip right now, Murray?

Aren't you a little shaken by this?

I thought you were all about keeping

the door last night.

What happened?

Honestly, I don't know.

I don't like to think that

the things you take for certainties...

aren't.

[mumbling] No, I...

I-I had a lucky break 10 years ago.

An accident, really.

A fluke.

But it was the kind of thing people spend

their lives trying to make happen.

And my life since?

A-A-And then this happens.

This confusing, surreal, mysterious thing.

[laugh]

And I think at the bottom of it all...

Maybe I'm trying to tell myself something.

You know? Or...

Get myself to do something.

Why?

That's what I have to figure out.

[paper rustling]

[rustling continues]

[copier lid thuds]

Do you know how to make it do two sides?

Like where I can get it on both?

[calm piano music]

[scissors snipping]

[snipping continues]

[pen scratching]

[papers rustling]

(Store Clerk) Alright man.

So that's one open door frame

and two 2x4x8's.

That's everything you need?

Yep.

Alright sign there for me.

[pen scratching]

Thank you.

Let's see.

[paper tears]

I got a guy coming in now.

You'll have your stuff by late this afternoon.

Really, that soon?

Do I pay extra for that?

No just got lucky, Guy.

Alright, thanks.

[door creaks]

Are you sure you don't need these?

Don't worry about it.

I never use that dolly.

It's just one of those things you have.

Yeah, but I could have bought wheels.

Forget it.

Oh I'm sorry I didn't get back

to you yesterday.

I got in late and uh...

I wasn't sure if you were serious

about that message.

Is everything okay?

Yeah, it wasn't what I thought.

What happened?

I...

I don't know.

I was just confused

and a little worried.

It wasn't what I thought.

Are you sure?

Maybe you need to see a doctor.

I did.

And?

She said I wasn't concentrating.

Are you going to tell me what

this is all about?

It's just a project I'm working on.

That's it?

Yeah, that's it.

Okay suit yourself.

You should move that over further.

Yeah right there.

Oh I've been meaning to tell you that

I can't meet you for golf on Tuesday.

Okay.

Me and some of the guys from the lodge

are going spearfishing.

I didn't know you spearfished.

I don't.

I'm trying it out.

[screwdriver buzzing]

So are you going to push this thing home?

What about your bike?

Oh I didn't think about the bike.

[soft rock music]

[wheels spinning]

[spinning continues]

[front door clicks]

[wheels spinning]

[door thuds]

[footsteps scrapping]

[wood frame creaking]

[feet shuffling]

[wheels scrapping]

[wheels spinning]

[feet shuffling]

[tarp rustling]

[rustling continues]

[feet shuffling]

[front door shuts]

[birds chirping]

[alarm beeping]

[bed sheets rustling]

[toothbrush scrubbing]

[watch strap clicks]

[cereal crunching]

It's yesterdays paper.

[newspaper slaps]

[front door shuts]

[somber piano music]

{wheels scraping]

[tarp rustling]

[doorknob clicks]

[door creaking]

[soft footsteps]

[door creaking]

[music continues]

[doorknob jiggles]

[door lock clicks]

[door quietly shuts]

[footsteps]

[book pages flapping]

[book cover slaps]

[door slams]

[door vanishes] swooosh

[door appears] swooosh

[door opens]

[door quietly shuts]

[footsteps]

[book pages flapping]

[door opens]

[door knob clicks]

[door vanishes] swooosh

[door appears] swooosh

[door opens]

[footsteps]

[book pages flapping]

[paper rustling]

[toilet flushing]

[door shuts]

[bathroom door creaks]

[footsteps]

[fridge door clicks]

[mellow guitar music]

[wheels spinning]

[door creaks]

[door lock clicks]

[footsteps]

[bicycle wheels clicking]

I'm looking right at myself and

they don't even see me.

[cage softly rattles]

[footsteps]

I guess I was mistaken.

[footsteps]

I went.

I did it.

Nothing happened.

(Murray) Excuse me.

(Murray) Hey.

Why don't you just go to the future

and find out when you figure it out.

It only goes back.

How do you know?

I think it only goes where I can make it.

I have to be specific.

I can't be specific about the future.

That's an understatement.

Look you said something about a girl.

Maybe there's something there.

Why don't you go mull that over?

Let me get back to my business.

[pen scratching]

Really?

You can't just remember that?

These notes aren't working.

[paper rustling]

Are these even working?

You write so many of them and

they're all in your handwriting.

How do you tell which ones which?

[pen cap pops]

[pen scratching]

You've got to be kidding me.

"Trust no notes."

Really?

I can't trust you with these notes.

Now give me this and the other pad.

Let's go.

[velcro ripping]

Now give me the real one.

[leather stretching]

[hand smacks]

Now go buy a tape recorder.

[piano music]

[birds chirping]

[electronics clanking]

[button clicks]

So...

The notes aren't working.

They can't be trusted.

They're too subjective.

I think I'll leave you vocal instructions

from now on.

Uhh...

Actually I don't-

I don't think that's going to work either.

Same subjectivity.

I think this will work.

From now on...

I'll be leaving you no instructions.

But I want you to listen to what you hear.

[button clicks]

[ocean waves crashing]

[button clicks]

[clicking]

[waves crashing]

[wind breezing]

[pen scratching]

[cassette scrapes]

[recorder slams]

[cassette case squeaks]

[cassette case snaps]

[footsteps]

[paper crinkling]

[door knob clicks]

[envelope smacks]

[footsteps]

[front door thuds]

[door thunks]

[footsteps]

[footsteps continue]

(Business Woman) Can I help you?

Oh no I'm just waiting for someone.

Who are you waiting for?

A woman about my age.

She's not as tall as me

but has blonde hair.

I don't know who that is.

Is she expecting you?

What department is she in?

No she's not expecting me.

She came-

She comes in today to work.

Right about now.

I'm sorry.

I don't know everyone's schedules.

Is it possible that you're mistaken?

Yeah I guess.

If you don't mind my asking,

why do you need to find her?

I need to talk to her.

I think she's responsible

for things going wrong with my life.

Hmm, well.

If you want my advice, and I know it's none

of my business, but it's always easier

to find someone else to blame.

Feel free to look around.

Thanks.

[footsteps]

[elevator bings]

[quiet guitar music]

[distant footsteps]

[elevator bings]

[door slams]

[keys jiggling]

[footsteps]

No luck?

[deep breathe] No.

Well I hope you find your mystery woman

wherever she is.

[friendly] Thanks.

Maybe she's just in my head.

[keys jiggling]

[door knob rattling]

[calm piano music]

[door lock clicks]

[footsteps]

[key clanking]

[envelope crinkling]

[envelope rustling]

[envelope tearing]

[crickets chirping]

[footsteps]

(Guy) [static] From now on I think

I'm going to leave you vocal instructions.

No, actually-

I'll be leaving you no instructions.

But I want you to listen to what you hear.

[static continues]

(Store Clerk) Hey.

How can I help you?

I need the best pair of headphones you have.

And a tapedeck better than this one.

Headphones we have.

Tapedecks?

No.

Okay, I'll just take the headphones.

These are the best?

Those are the best we have here.

We could special order something for you.

No, that's okay.

I need them now.

I'll just take these.

(Store Clerk) Those are $299.

(Guy) Okay, right.

[bicycle rattles]

[tape player button clicks]

[cassette dock snaps]

[plastic crinkling]

[crinkling continues]

[crinkling]

(Library Patron) Ssssh.

[crinkling continues]

[plastic pops]

[play button clicks]

[static]

[birds chirping]

[wind howling]

[children’s voices]

[birds chirping]

[traffic]

[distant crowd of voices]

(Murray) I'm so glad you came here.

I was really looking forward to seeing you.

(female #2) Well I'm only here

for two days and then I'm off to Houston

for two weeks.

(Murray) I thought you said

you were going to take the consulting position?

(female #2) I'm seriously reconsidering

this guest lecture offer.

It's a great opportunity and I'm not sure

I should pass it up.

(Murray) I thought you said

that you didn't want to keep teaching.

I thought you wanted to get back

into litigation.

(female #2) Look I know this isn't an easy decision...

but it's my decision.

(Guy) I went!

I did it.

[static]

Guy!

What's with the head gear?

Oh they're new.

Did you order yet?

No, I was waiting.

Well I'm straving.

Will you have oysters with me?

Sure.

Oh, I forgot.

Your mother sent over this big-

tapestry.

For your house.

I meant to bring it, but I will next time.

That's okay.

What's on the tape?

Just a conversation.

Two people talking.

What are they talking about?

I don't know.

Why are you listening?

I'm not sure.

[chuckling]

Sometimes I'll overhear people talking and

I imagine it's meant specifically for me.

But I'm pretty selfish.

Yeah that makes sense.

[chuckles]

Do you think you can eat a dozen?

[footsteps]

What's on your schedule?

I'm headed over to the pier

if you want to join me.

Fishing?

No thanks.

I've got some stuff to take care of.

You sure you don't want to talk

about all of that stuff?

Whatever you have going on.

Trips, rolling doors, whatever is going on.

No.

Well I'm always around.

I guess I'll see you later.

Okay.

Thanks for lunch.

[hands patting]

Take care.

[footsteps]

[bag zips]

[tape player button clicks]

(Guy) [headphones] From now on

I'll be leaving you no instructions.

But I want you to listen to what you hear.

[static]

[button click]

(Murray) Don't you want to go places?

Don't you want to do things?

(Guy) I'd like to hear the specials.

(Murray) Why?

You get the same thing every time.

(Guy) Yeah, but I like knowing what they are.

(Murray) You're a hypochondriac.

(Guy) I'm not a hypochondriac.

I just like to know what's going on.

(Guy) I guess I want to renew this one.

[mutters] I don't remember why.

(Murray) Is that like when you lost your hearing?

(Guy) I'm taking this trip seriously.

(Murray) Don't they get tired of you window-

(Dad) Any particular reason or just the usual?

I get the feeling you're just humoring me

about this whole golf thing.

(Guy) I'm not going to do anything with it.

(woman #2) Either you're preoccupied...

or disinterested.

Whatever it is, your focus isn't here.

Now...

Let's start again.

[ocean waves lapping]

[seagulls squawking]

[waves crashing]

[bicycle wheels clicking]

(Dad) Hey, change your mind?

No, not exactly.

I just don't know what to do.

Well pick up a rod dummy.

No, I'm not here to fish.

I guess I need your help.

[skeptical] Yeah, sure.

No, I'm serious.

Dad.

Okay.

Well tell me.

What's going on?

I'm confused.

Yeah so am I.

No you're not confused.

I'm confused.

I had this plan that my life

would be simple and organized.

And that...

I would keep it that way and

that would make me happy.

And I thought it was working.

Then something happened.

I changed some things.

And I thought that would work.

Now...

Nothing is working.

Are you still talking about the trip

or is this about something else?

The trip is not the problem.

The trip isn't real.

It was convenient and distracting,

but it was never real.

I guess it was a way for me to fool myself.

Oh I know.

So what do I do?

It's none of my business.

It's always been up to you.

Don't do that.

I'm not asking you to always be my buddy.

Don't patronize me.

Argue with me.

Tell me I'm wrong and wasting my time.

Tell me what you would do with all this.

Well that's the point.

You're asking me what I would do.

This is it.

I'm already doing what I want.

Don't ask me, ask yourself.

What do you want?

Are you happy doing what you're doing?

I don't do anything.

And why not?

I don't know.

I guess I just don't know what to do.

At least now you know what you have to figure out.

Can I ask you something?

Yeah.

Why didn't you say anything to me before?

[exhales]

[clears throat]

I thought staying out of your way would...

I guess I've never been comfortable

telling you what to do when it's your situation

that allows me to do what I want to do, okay.

Yeah but you're still my dad.

Just because I pay for things

doesn't mean you lose the right

to tell me when I'm being foolish.

I need that.

I'm sorry.

So did you want to join me?

No thanks.

I think I have a meeting I need to arrange.

I'll try it next time, I promise.

[cheerful] Okay.

[bicycle wheels clicking]

[elevator bings]

(receptionist) You're confirmed for 2 o'clock tomorrow.

(receptionist) Yes I can have th-the...

[wheels spinning]

Uh huh.

[spinning continues]

[wheels spinning]

[footsteps]

[wheels spinning]

[papers rustling]

Whatever you're about to ask me

the answer is no.

I need your help.

With what?

A stakeout.

With who?

I need to find myself.

Look don't get me involved with

your existential crisis.

No, I mean literally.

I know what you mean.

Do you think that's a good idea?

I need to talk to myself and

find out why I'm doing these things.

What do you need me for?

What do you want me to do?

You can't do a stakeout solo.

No I'm pretty sure that you can.

Come on, Murray.

I need you to help me get a car.

Why do you suddenly need a car?

I can't have a stakeout on my bicycle.

Besides I can't fit a car

through the door, obviously.

I figured we could borrow your car or my dad's.

In the past.

That's a terrible idea.

I'm not stealing a car.

Okay then my dad's.

Just buy a car.

You're rich.

Right.

I didn't think of that.

I'll definitely need your help with that.

I'm not going.

When are you going?

Right now.

Look I'm not good with sentiment.

I know you do a lot and tolerate a lot

just to be my friend.

And I know right now I'm asking you

to do something that really doesn't involve you.

Except that I need you there.

And I promise you this time.

I will make it up to you.

Were you in your office on Wednesday around 3 p.m.?

No.

I was out all afternoon.

Great.

What are you doing?

I'm concentrating.

This is how it works.

[door creaks]

[door knob rattles]

[footstep]

[door squeaking]

[door clunks]

(receptionist) Oh, Mr. Franklin.

I thought you were at your 3 o'clock.

I am.

I mean I'm on my way.

[phone ringing]

[footsteps]

You know...

Yesterday looks a lot like today.

This is two days ago.

Well it looks a lot like today.

[elevator bings]

Yeah.

[door clunks]

[footsteps]

[traffic]

Okay so what are we looking for?

I'm following you.

I've never owned a car before.

I have no idea what I'm looking at.

Alright, well.

Anyone of these will do.

Just pick a color.

[nervous] Okay.

Alright, fine.

Hey what about that van?

That's fine.

Wait here.

I'll be right back.

Wa-wait, Murray,

I'll do it.

I'll buy the car.

[skeptical] You?

Yeah.

You sure?

I'm positive.

[footsteps]

Wait, Murray!

Murray!

What?

I just need to know...

How do I pay for it?

[deep breath]

[food crunching]

Alright so...

What's your plan?

[deep breath]

We wait here until I show up.

Then I confront myself.

That's it?

That's it.

You sure this won't blow up the universe?

Nope.

I can't say for certain.

[chewing]

I have no idea what I'm getting into.

Ever since I've been coming back...

It's just felt lonely.

Like, I don't know.

I feel like I'm outside the world back here.

Like I'm just visiting.

Which I guess is how it always feels.

Maybe it's starting to make sense.

What is?

It's me.

What is?

No, I mean it's me.

There I am.

[grunting]

What are you doing?

I don't know we're here.

Oh I felt like we should be ducking.

No.

So what do you want to do now?

I don't know.

Nothing yet.

That's not the me we're looking for.

That's not the me I chased.

Well where is he?

I don't know.

He's got to be around here somewhere.

[crunching]

I'm getting out.

Wait a second.

You sure?

Yeah.

Take these.

If you see anything strange...

Nevermind.

[door unlocks]

Be careful.

Yeah.

[door slams]

[traffic]

[frantic piano music]

Hey!

Hey!

[footsteps]

[footsteps]

[footsteps]

[footsteps]

[door clicks]

[door vanishes] swooosh

[footsteps]

[ocean waves lapping]

[wind blowing]

[footsteps]

[seagulls squawking]

Hey.

Hey.

You have questions.

A few.

We've got some time.

If you wanted me to come here all along

why didn't you tell me that from the start?

You can't just tell yourself to be something

and expect to be it.

It doesn't work that way.

How does it work?

I can't tell you.

I don't know what works and what doesn't.

To be completely honest with you,

when I first started using the door

I couldn't.

I...

I couldn't figure out how it worked.

It took me a lot longer than you to figure out

that I had to focus on where I wanted to go.

So you've been doing this for a long time?

A little while.

I know why I went back.

I went to fix what you changed.

I'm having a hard time figuring out what

you were trying to do in the first place.

I thought I could make things better.

I tried to change everything about my life

by going back and changing every little thing.

Every decision.

Unimportant things.

I think I was trying to make everything perfect

and that just doesn't work.

I started to lose sight of why I was doing it

in the first place.

It wasn't until you started making changes

that I realized what the point of it all was.

This conversation is as important

for me as it is for you.

I tried everything.

The notes and types.

The whole thing.

I don't know what worked.

I don't know what's going to happen now

because you're making choices that I didn't.

That changes things.

So I'm kind of in control?

Everything changes for me because of what you do.

Yeah?

Yeah.

Well that's good, right?

That's up to the both of us.

So where do we go from here?

Well you'll have to go back, obviously.

I'm not sure.

What did you think would happen

when you found me?

I guess I thought you would explain everything.

Give me some answers.

When you ask questions of yourself

you get answers you already know.

Sometimes you just aren't ready

to hear them.

[ocean waves crashing]

Can you do me a favor?

Tell Murray to go to Houston.

Am I supposed to know wha that means?

No, this one's not about you.

[exhales]

So is the future awesome?

[footsteps]

[door unlocks]

[door slams]

How'd it go?

It went fine.

Fine how?

Interrupt my day, travel back in time,

buy a car, do a stakeout,

wait around, and now we're going home.

Are you done?

I'm just saying.

You know, Murray,

I got a message for you.

From who?

From me.

What?

You should go to Houston.

What's in Houston?

Animal cookie?

[bag crinkling]

[crunching]

[birds chirping]

[sticky notes peeling]

[peeling continues]

[paper crinkling]

[sticky notes peeling]

[sticky note peels]

[poster crinkling]

[paper crumpling]

[garbage bag rustling]

[footsteps]

[bag clunks]

[trash can wobbles]

[tarp rustling]

[ocean waves crashing]

[waves crashing]

[footsteps]

[water splashing]

[water splashes]

[waves crashing]

[ominous music]

[waves crashing]

[engine idling]

[waves lapping]

[door splashes]

[engine rumbling]

Thanks.

[crickets chirping]

[exhales]

[lid flaps]

Wow.

That's a lot of cupcakes.

That's what I'm excited about.

They look like magic.

How can you tell?

I'm an expert on magic.

Really?

I used to have a time traveling door.

[Vancouver singing "Grain"]

I see no reason to delay

we fair this weather well

the less we say

when we wait

to make our way

it cuts against the grain

subway rails connect the lines

people passing, passing by

glove incandescent light

stood inside this crooked place

watch the colors as they fade

somewhere high above

after they're done singing

and I begin speaking

they're head done the isles

the exit doors left open

I am always preaching

I am always preaching to the choir

I am only preaching

I am only preaching to the choir

I see no reason to delay

we fair this weather well

the less we say

when we wait

to make our way

it only makes us late

it cuts against the grain