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[quirky percussive music]

♪♪

[car horn honks]

[birds singing]

Mwah.

[music intensifies]

[grumbling]

[alarm clock ringing]

Top of the morning to you, Maureen.

[woman over radio] Top of the morning to you, Mud Meadows,

and, well, welcome to The Fish Show.

The time is now 8 o'clock and 30 seconds,

so that means, if you're one of those people

that has to be at work by 8:00,

it might be a good time to quit lollygagging,

get up, and get your butt out of the house...now.

♪♪

Leos, your dream catchers have been working overtime.

And for those of you under the sign of Aquarius,

beware.

Unexpected events may cause your chakras

to fall out of alignment.

Chakras? Alignment?

Well, it sounds like it may be a very interesting clay

for all us Aquariuses.

Aquarians.

Aquarians.

And those are today's horoscopes.

Thank you, Maureen.

You are welcome.

And I am Reed Fish, and you're listening toThe Fish Show,

the radio arm of Mud Meadows' double threat

news and information source, Mud Meadows Radio and Television.

And now for the news...

brought to you by our good friends

at Peterson Nursery Feed and Tackle,

who want to remind you

that their special on 50-pound bags of manure

ends Thursday.

Peterson Nursery Feed and Tackle,

your one-stop vegetation destination.

Now, civic boosters have raised concerns

about the height of the hedges around City Hall,

and I can't help but wonder

what our mayor has to say on the issue.

I have no comment on the hedge situation at this time.

Thank you.

Thank you, Your Excellency.

[children laughing]

Well, We all know this is a hot topic.

Oh, and it looks like we've got some calls,

so let's go to the phones.

Uh, caller, you're on The Fish.

[woman over radio] Reed, Patricia Rafferty.

These hedges are an outrage.

Someone should be fired.

Now, Patricia, I--l don't think there's any need for that,

necessarily, but thank you for your call.

Okay, caller, you're on The Fish.

[man over radio] Then, Reed, what's the solution on these hedges?

Well, I've always thought that the simple solution

would be to have our guy, Gary the gardener, take care of it

instead of bringing in that topiary specialist twice a year.

He's right about that.

Damn straight he is.

Not only would it save the city money in the long run,

but it would get those hedges back into compliance

with the shrubbery ordinance of 1957, which, of course,

states that all ornamental shrubbery at municipal buildings

must be a minimum of 18 inches

below any Windows.

Thank you for your call.

Next caller, you are on The Fish.

Caller, you're on The Fish.

You are on The Fish.

Thank you for your call.

So that just about does it for today's broadcast.

Don't forget to tune in Thursday to our TV show on channel 27,

where we'll be covering today's triumphant return of Zeke,

our world-famous prodigal zorse,

who has been overseas on a tour of South American petting zoos.

Wait a sec.

Frank Cortez has just handed me a late-breaking news bulletin.

Let's see here.

Oh, it's a Fish Show traffic alert.

Leonard Moore has a flat tire out on Baker Road,

so keep your eyes peeled,

and if you have a minute, stop and give Leonard a hand,

because with his bad back, he shouldn't be lifting any tires.

Well, Leonard Moore shouldn't be lifting anything.

Let's face it.

All right, we'll be back tomorrow here on your radio,

so with that, my friends,

have a marvelous day in the Meadows.

Great show, guys.

Thank you.

Maybe one of these clays, you'll actually show up on time.

Well, I--l just like waking up

to the sound of your sweet voice.

Yeah, well, if you'd come any later,

we would have had to put Frank on to read the news.

[gags]

Hey, did you guys know that the human eye expands 45%

when looking at something pretty?

[cackles]

Interesting, isn't it?

[guffawing]

Isn't that interesting?

Hey, so, Frankie, you know where I want the camera set up

for Zeke and everything, right?

Of course.

And I've got some of my own ideas

for some shots too.

All right, cool.

We can go over them when I get out there.

Cool.

Maureen.

See you at the Petersons'.

[chuckles]

[breezy acoustic rock music]

♪♪

(Rich Price) ♪ If I lift my head ♪

♪ from the bed of stars, the ocean wide-- ♪

♪ if I call your name out, ♪

♪ would you carry me on inside? ♪

♪♪

♪ And if I close my eyes... ♪

How are you, Leonard?

Oh, I've seen better days.

I'll bet.

We've got to make this quick.

You got to get ready for the zorch.

Oh, yeah, I know.

It's a very big story.

You know, you're beginning to look like your dad

more every day.

Oh, thanks, Leonard.

[music intensifies]

♪♪

♪ But I'm on my way. ♪

♪ Yes, I'm on my way. ♪

♪ I said I'm on my way, yeah. ♪

♪ But I'm on my way. ♪

♪ But I'm on my way. ♪

Fish.

Hey, Andrew.

Oh, hey, man.

I need to talk to you about something.

So I had this dream last night that Chuck Norris

was trying to teach me how to cook chicken piccata.

So I think I should come on The Fish and, like, analyze it.

I mean, I get the symbolism

that, like, Chuck Norris is the guy and all that,

but what about the piccata?

Uh...

You know what?

I think that answer has to come from within, man,

to be perfectly honest.

Wow, that's so true, man.

Thank you.

Yeah, you got it.

You should totally buy that camera, by the way.

(woman) Hey, Reed Fish.

I was wondering if you were gonna notice me.

Jill.

Hi. Hey.

You're here.

I know. I'm here.

[camera thumps]

Dude, watch the merch.

Hey, sorry, man.

So you look great,

same as always. Thank you.

You've changed a lot, though.

I mean, you... you look really good.

I know. Guess I didn't look...

[loud crash]

Dude, you're knocking over my career.

It's fine.

[laughs]

Sorry, man.

Sorry about that.

What are you doing here?

Uh, well, my mom wanted me to pick up some 40s of malt liquor

for us to have with lunch, so I figured, you know,

while I was here, I'd hang outwith my cousin

for a few minutes.

What, your mom sent you to go get 40s?

Reed, have you completely lost your sense of humor

in the last four years?

Come on. Right.

Um, well, anyway, I got to go.

I have to go cover this story.

The zorse has returned.

Oh, great, okay.

Well, it's so good to see you.

Yeah, it was really good to see you too.

Do you want to come with me?

Hey, hey.

Oh, he's almost here.

All right, give me the apparatus.

Hey, Frankie.

[laughs happily]

Jill.

It's so good to see you.

It's good to see you too.

This is a surprise.

Yeah.

[chuckles]

Don't you have a show to do or something?

Oh, yes, right. Of course.

I don't know; start with a medium shot.

And I'll zoom the zorse.

Okay.

Gosh, it's so cool that you're the new voice of Mud Meadows.

I mean, I practically grew up listening to your dad.

[baby crying]

[Frank over headphones] Mr. Fish, stop staring at her boobs.

We're working.

(Reed) Dude, I'm not.

Shut up. What?

No, no, no, no, nothing that concerns you.

Anyway...

So, you know, while you're here, you should come on The Fish.

What?

No, you don't want me on your show.

What?

Local girl makes good.

People eat that stuff up.

But I haven't made good.

You went to college.

That is not making good.

It is in Mud Meadows.

Come on, it'll be a cakewalk.

Okay, but I don't know.

Well, we'll figure something out.

How long are you here for?

Um, all summer, actually.

[cell phone rings]

(Frank) Hey, Reed, your eyes are 45% bigger, by the way.

[whispering] Seriously, shut up.

[Frank cackles]

I'm so funny.

Yeah, but, you know, I just needed to come home,

just regroup-.

(Frank) Nice shirt, Reed Fish.

I don't know--take some time away from my life, you know?

Right, yeah.

That's cool.

Yeah.

Hey, we should hang out.

You know, like old times.

I'm getting married in three weeks.

Oh, yeah? To Kate Peterson?

Oh, you heard?

No, just lucky guess, l guess.

What about you?

You, uh, getting married?

Oh, no.

Uh, my boyfriend, Gabe, and I are kind of just--

(Frank) Sorry, you guys

but the zorse has arrived.

All right.

Yeah, quit zorsing around and get to work.

[laughs]

[clears throat]

Want to press the button?

[whispering] Yeah, just tell me when.

On one, okay? Okay.

It's a very special day in Mud Meadows as Zeke,

our one and only zorse, makes his triumphant return home.

How's--how's Zeke feeling today?

Oh, he's excited, but he's glad to be home.

(Reed) Oh, that makes sense.

And so it's a cross between a...

A zebra and a thoroughbred racehorse.

And who impregnated who?

(woman) The daddy's the zebra.

(Reed) The daddy's the zebra.

And I hear that he likes apples a lot.

Is this true?

(woman) Yeah.

(Reed) Oh, fantastic. Shall I try to feed him?

(woman) Yes; in fact, I think he wants one.

[horse grunting]

That's a good boy.

Fish out.

(Irv) What do you do with it?

Do you ride it? Do you milk it? What?

Oh, yeah, you just zorse around, I guess.

[chuckles]

[clears throat]

Hey, did Katie tell you

how many cars she sold last month?

She is the number one salesperson

in the entire Peterson retail empire.

Oh, please.

Just--just let your old man be proud of you, okay?

(Maureen) You know,

I'm still thinking salmon

for the wedding.

I think that's gonna be really nice, Maureen.

Wait, I-l thought the choices were prime rib or chicken.

I thought that those were the options.

No, babe, the color salmon for her dress.

Oh, right.

Because I'm a Pisces.

Oh, right, yeah.

Hey, did you get your measurements in for your tux?

Yeah, yeah.

Oh, good.

Hey, which reminds me, you ever smoked a Cuban?

Daddy.

I think I'll just help Kate with these dishes,

and then I really got to go home.

Well, okay, looks like it's just the boys then, mano a mano.

So, uh, Irv, what is the difference between,

like, a Cuban and a regular cigar?

Well, a Cuban is made in Cuba.

[chuckling] Besides that.

It's, you know, richer.

It's fuller.

It's more flavorful.

I tell you what, though.

In reality, it's the embargo.

It's just a lot more exciting to smoke an illegal cigar,

you know?

Something wrong there, kiddo?

[sighing] Yeah.

It's all this wedding crap, ain't it?

Yep.

It's just...

I don't know.

It's kind of weird, like...

Irv, we're going to be family.

Hell, you've always been a member of this family.

Man, your--your dad and me were like brothers,

and Nancy and your mom, they...

[clears throat]

Yeah.

Well, they'd just be damn proud of you

is what I'm trying to say

and not just the wedding but your life--everything.

You're doing exactly what you were born to do.

You know, this--this town depended on your dad.

Now they depend on you.

And I couldn't be happier about you and my Kate.

I mean, it's going to be tough on me when she moves out.

[coughing] Which reminds me, there's a little something

I've been meaning to talk to you about.

Yeah, sure. Anything.

It's about your wedding night.

Um...

[clears throat]

I don't know how to say this.

Well...

[sighs]

You know my Katie's a virgin, right?

So I'm just asking you as a favor, man to man...

[laughing]

[laughs nervously]

Just shittin' ya.

Jesus.

[laughing] Virgin.

[laughs nervously]

I just totally freaked you out, right?

Yeah.

Sorry.

Irv, I think I'm gonna throw up.

Well, can you do it over there behind the gazebo?

Yeah, you bet.

There you go.

Good boy.

[birds chirping]

[phone ringing]

Hello?

Morning, sleepyhead.

Rise and shine.

You don't want to be late for work.

[sleepily] Hey.

No, I--l am up, up, and up.

Well, I mean, I have the alarm set, AKA Maureen.

Oh, okay.

[Reed over phone] You look very pretty this morning.

And how would you know that?

Oh, because you look pretty every morning.

[sweetly] Oh.

Aw.

Oh, that's so sweet.

Now, listen, don't forget we're supposed to meet Mrs. Sandstrom

after the show today.

Okay.

Oh, and hey, Kate, try to-- try to not zorse around too much

at work there today, okay?

Heh.

Um, Reed, just so you know, that joke isn't funny.

Don't use it on the show.

Okay.

Give me a kiss.

[kissy sound]

Go get 'em, tiger.

(Pete Horvath) Wherever you lead, I will follow.

♪ Be your...[indistinct perhaps tomorrow. ♪

♪ Wherever you lead, I will follow. ♪

All right, so let's bring all the citizens of Mud Meadows

up to speed on your life, Jill.

So after you graduated, you went to college.

[mouthing] Talk into the microphone.

Oh, yeah, sorry.

Right.

Yes, college,

the University of Texas at Austin.

And your degree was in economics, right?

But I heard a-- I heard a wee bit of a rumor

through the grapevine--

I heard a wee bit of a rumor through the grapevines

that you're going to law school this fall.

Well...

Word gets around.

Yup. Yes, it does.

That's--that's just Mud Meadows for you.

Oh, you know, but I miss it so much.

I mean, I actually really miss Mud Meadows.

It's so good to be back.

Just--I don't know.

It just gives me perspective or something.

I just keep wondering why I ever left

in the first place.

Yeah, Why was that?

Why--why did you leave?

I guess it's just that all my dreams and aspirations

weren't right next door to my house.

My life wasn't already set up for me.

I wasn't so lucky.

Not everyone can be.

Well, it looks like we've got some calls,

so let's go to the phones,

which, today, is sponsored by Peterson Sporting Goods.

Peterson Sporting Goods: your one-stop recreation destination.

Hello, caller, you're on The Fish.

(Patricia) Reed, Patricia Rafferty.

Hi, there, Patricia.

Um, do you have a question for Jill?

No, my business is with you, Reed.

[mouthing] Shit.

Why, well, what seems to be the trouble?

Well, I was walking my grandson to school this morning

and crossing the street of Jackson and Cedar,

and we were almost run over.

This car came out of nowhere.

(Reed) Yeah, yeah, I know. That's a very bad intersection.

(Patricia) Well, maybe the mayor would like to come on the air

and explain why there's no stop sign there.

Well, yeah, I mean, hey, come on, Patricia.

We all know that Maureen is really just a figurehead.

So, no, I think we'd be much better off

getting old Georgie Porgie Henderson

over at Public Works on the line,

and I happen to have his number on speed dial.

[phone ringing]

[George, over phone] Reed, this is George Henderson.

Look, I appreciate Miss Rafferty's concern,

but I'm afraid there's nothing we can do about it right now.

The budget's too tight--

Look, no, I understand that you guys are busy, George,

but this is, like, a public safety issue.

I mean, what about dipping into your discretionary fund

to pay for a little bit of overtime?

Well...[sighs]

That fund's only for special circumstances.

And taxpayers' children nearly getting run over to death

doesn't count as special circumstances?

[George sighs]

Fine.

I'll have a crew over there tomorrow.

[mouthing] Yes!

Thank you very much, George.

Have a nice day.

[Patricia over phone] Oh, thank you, Reed.

Oh, of course, of course.

Thank you for your call, Patricia.

Next caller, you're on The Fish.

[man over radio] Jill?

It's--it's John Penner calling.

Hey, John.

Oh, my God, it's so good to talk to you.

How's your mom?

Oh, uh, she's good. Thanks.

Look, I--l just wanted to tell you

that we're all really proud of you

down here at the coffee shop.

Okay, bye.

[chuckles]

Awesome call, man.

Oh, John, great call.

Great call.

[chuckles]

And with that, my friends,

have a marvelous day in the Meadows.

That's such a great line.

I love that.

Well, you know, it was my dad's kind of tradition.

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

You did an amazing job.

You're a born natural radio personality.

Oh, right, please.

(Kate) Oh, no, you did.

Hey. Hey.

Oh, it's so good to see you.

Yeah, it's been way too long.

I know.

Hey, congrats on hooking this Fish here.

Oh, yeah, thanks.

Oh, my God, I hope you're in town for the wedding.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, I will be.

Man, it's a summer of weddings.

You know Andrew and Theresa are--

Yeah, well, Reed's in that wedding.

Did he tell you?

He's one of Andrew's groomsmen.

No, no, no, he didn't mention it,

but Andrew did, like, ten times, so...

[cell phone rings]

Oh, excuse me.

[cell phone rings]

Hello?

Oh, hey, Gabe.

Are you ready to go?

To go where?

Mrs. Sandstrom.

No, it didn't show up on the caller ID.

Where are you calling from?

No, I don't Want--I can't talk about this right now.

No, I'm good. We can go.

'Cause we got to get there soon.

(Reed) No, we're done.

Okay.

Okay, bye.

Sorry.

It's okay.

So what are you up to tomorrow?

It's Friday night.

We should all go out, the four of us,

and relive high school.

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

Well, actually, I was kind of planning

on hanging out with my parents and watching Wheel of Fortune,

but I could probably squeeze you guys in.

Okay; well, excellent,

'cause that will give us a chance to catch up,

'cause we have got to run.

We've got the caterer.

Yeah, see you, Jill.

Thank you for coming in, and squeeze us in.

[chuckles] Yeah.

Bye.

Hey, Jill, I bet you didn't know

that polar bears are left-handed.

(Kate) Can't wait to try that asparagus again.

Sorry, what?

The asparagus.

The asparagus.

What are you talking about?

Mrs. Sandstrom's asparagus.

Mrs.--ah, the asparagus.

What, you don't like it?

Uh, I don't know.

It tastes asparagusy.

You act like you don't even care.

Well, I don't, really.

[incredulously] What?

[silence]

[projector whirring]

[crowd murmuring]

[woman, impatiently] Hello?

(man) Sound?

Oh.

What's the problem?

We lost sound.

It's just a loose connection, though.

It happens all the time with this projector.

[crowd murmuring impatiently]

[clears throat]

Hi, there.

So it appears as though

we're having some technical difficulties.

(Andrew) Great movie, Fish!

Andrew, shut up.

You're the one who looks right in the camera after every line.

Yeah, it's called acting.

[laughter]

Great.

So we'll try to get that up and running as soon as possible.

How much longer, Ralph?

L--l don't know.

All right, I got it back.

Oh, my God.

There she is.

She's here.

[light piano music]

(Frank) Well, you invited her.

Yes, but I didn't think she'd actually show up.

♪♪

Hey.

Hey.

You're here.

I am. You invited me, so...

I did invite you.

Yup.

You look good.

Thanks.

So it's been a while since the old, uh...

Yeah. Yeah.

You look good.

You just said that.

Right. Mm-hmm.

I'm sorry.

That's all right. Don't worry about it.

What do you think of the movie?

I don't--I don't know.

It's, um...

Yeah, I know.

I guess it must be kind of weird

to see our story up there for everyone to see.

Yeah, I...

I just--l know I hurt you.

Reed...

I know I did.

Uh, we're good to go in there.

Okay, thank you, Ralph.

Um...

I guess we'll talk afterwards?

All right.

[sighs]

Crap.

Okay, um, thank you for your patience, Mud Meadows.

Fish out.

[projector whirring]

Why do I have to be concerned

with every single little detail about the wedding?

We're getting married in three weeks, Reed.

We're standing in front of our caterer's house,

and you don't want to discuss the asparagus?

No, I don't.

[sighs]

I just--I don't understand you, Reed.

I mean, this is one of the most exciting, romantic times

of our life, and you barely care.

Well, that's not true.

That is not true.

I just don't want to have to talk about it continually.

Well, then I guess we just have nothing to say to each other.

Well, frig.

Frig?

Yes.

[sighs]

You know I don't like it when you use that word.

[clanging]

[sighs]

(Greg Di Gesu) ♪ I know you do love me like a sister do,♪

♪ but just stop once and treat me like a lover would. ♪

♪ Nice to walk, talk, and to hold you. ♪

♪ Talk to the sunrise, baby. ♪

[laughter]

Oh-ho, so sad.

So sad.

The girls kicked ass on this game, I have to say.

Mm-hmm. Some things never change, I guess.

No, they don't.

It was luck.

Oh, yeah, losers buy the next round, boys.

[sighs]

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

[laughing] What was that?

[laughing]

I'll help you.

Oh, you're so sweet to take pity on him.

(Jill) I am.

[knowing]

What song is that?

Man of La Mancha.

[laughter]

I'm so glad I came out with you guys tonight.

Oh, yeah, me too.

Doesn't it feel like we're in high school again,

but we're all cooler?

And the service is still horrible.

Hey, Jill.

Hey, Rex. Oh, hey, Rex.

I heard the show,

and I think it's hella sick you're going to be a lawyer.

Oh, thanks. Yeah.

Well, what are you up to these days?

Nothing, really.

I mean, I'm thinking

about founding an internet start-up company.

You know, I'm getting the money together now,

the venture capital,

and, like, it's number crunching and spreadsheets,

and I don't want to get into it.

It's complex.

Okay. Wow.

Well, that's-- good for you, Rex.

That sounds cool.

Reed, did you get the proposal I sent, or...

No.

Dang it, man!

Come on, Rex.

Come on, Rex.

So, Jill, I just-- I came over to say

I'm sorry for the way I acted when you broke up with me.

Oh, it's--

No, no, I shouldn't have yelled at you like that

or threw that hamburger at you.

(Jill) You know what, Rex?

It was a really long time ago, so it's--

No, it's never too late to say you're sorry.

Well, thanks.

That's really sweet.

Yeah, well, I've changed a lot since you knew me.

I went through anger management and stuff.

Yeah? Oh.

Don't get me wrong. I still party, though.

Well, that's... that's great.

Yeah, it's pretty rad.

You guys getting beers or what?

Yeah, yeah, right.

Rex.

Hey, Rex, what you been up to?

Just having a dance-off with my buddies.

A dance-off?

Cool.

[electronic dance music]

[Cheers]

♪♪

[groans]

♪♪

[panting]

Okay, I'm done.

Yay.

All right. That was nice.

Anybody want to go to Murray's

for a little bit of a nightcap?

Yeah, I'm game.

I can't. I have to work in the morning.

We're getting a new car in, so...

Yeah, no, count me out.

Somebody has to be at the station on time: early.

Oh, well, if no one else is going...

No, I mean, it's cool.

We'll have fun.

All right.

Yeah. All right, cool.

After you guys-

Okay.

(Jill) See? This is better than going to a bar.

No, you're right. You're right.

But, I mean, Mrs. Henstrom's not going to wake up, is she?

Come on, she's half deaf.

How many times did We do this in high school?

She never woke up once.

Yeah, good point. Good point.

[laughing] No, no, no, no, I know it.

It's, um, Spar...Spar... uh, uh, Spartacus Zopia.

[Sputters]

[laughter]

What? What?

That's what it is.

[laughing] That's--you and your fake constellations.

Like, like, I swear, for years,

I thought the-- uh, what was it?

Gordita Borealis was real.

[laughing] Oh, yeah, good old Gordita Borealis.

So stupid.

It's not stupid.

So why are you here this summer?

[sighs]

I don't know.

A million reasons, I guess.

Such as?

school

I didn't finish college.

I dropped out two years ago.

What?

I don't know.

I just could never tell my parents, you know?

They expect so much of me and they're so proud of me,

and...l don't know.

And then law school?

Yeah, right.

[chuckles flatly]

I'm a waitress.

Well, I mean, a waitress:

that's a really good job to have.

No, I mean the money's really good

with, like, tips and everything.

Seriously.

You're really sweet, you know that?

L--l mean, I'm just saying

it's a good job.

I didn't drop out of school to be a waitress.

Well, no, you dropped out to write songs.

That's what you've always wanted to do, right?

Um...

Yes.

[chuckles]

And are you writing songs?

Yeah, sometimes.

Good. Good.

L--l played a set at this place in Austin a couple weeks ago,

and, um, it did not go so hot.

Ugh.

I don't know.

I'm just... I'm not cut out for it, I think.

Jill, it's your passion.

It's, like, what you want to do.

You got to keep trying.

I mean...

everything will work out.

It always does.

Does it, though?

I don't know, Reed.

It just seems like, you know,

happy endings only happen to people in the movies, you know?

[sighs]

Yeah, maybe you're right.

So Kate's really great.

You're really lucky.

You and Kate really leaned on each other when...

When my father fell asleep at the Wheel, killing himself,

my mother, and Kate's mother all at the same time?

Yeah.

[sentimental instrumental music]

♪♪

[fast-forwarded speech]

(Frank) Hey, why can't I interview people?

(Reed) I don't know.

[sighs deeply]

What's up, man?

Ah, it's just Kate.

[sighs]

Listen, the closer it gets to the wedding,

the weirder they get.

How would you know?

You've never even lasted with anyone more than a week.

Hey, I know women, okay?

Why, because you still live at home with your mother?

[sarcastically] Heh.

You think I should get married, right?

[sighs impatiently]

Dude, what are you talking about?

Kate Peterson is the whole package.

She's totally hot.

You've known her forever.

I mean, you guys are so meant to be together.

Yeah, I know.

Reed, this is the best decision you've ever made, seriously.

Don't get cold feet.

Yeah, I know. You're right.

You're right.

(Frank) I don't think you realize just how lucky you are, Reed Fish.

The sheriff gave Princess a ticket for loitering.

Well, the sheriff should have known

that only animals used for transportation

can be issued citations.

How can a chicken break the law?

It's complete poppycock.

That it is.

Well, this law was designed to protect animals,

but the sheriff's unfortunate and brazen misuse of his power

could, unfortunately, undercut the very freedom

of our creature companions.

Fish out.

Ooh, nice shot, baby.

Oh, yeah? Was it a nice shot?

That was a nice shot.

[laughing] I'm like, "What's up?"

Oh, great, it's the high five lovers.

Fish.

Hey, Andrew, Theresa.

Hey, man, what's going on?

Not a heck of a lot.

It's getting pretty close, eh?

We're going to be a couple of married dudes pretty soon.

Right? Right?

Yep.

Hey, our wedding is going to rock, huh?

Oh, up high.

Up high. OW! Whoa!

And it totally rocks

that we're going to be in each other's weddings, all right?

Right? Up high. Come on, give it to me.

Whoo! (Theresa) Whoo!

Because, you know, man...

♪ I love you. ♪

[confusedly] I love you?

No, sing it.

L--l love you.

Yes, yes, I love you!

Come here.

Yeah, man,

I love you.

I love you.

[laughing]

Love him. Yeah.

All right, guys, well, take care,

and we're going to walk over there.

Okay.

I love you.

I love you.

I love you.

No. I love you.

(Andrew) You do? You love me?

(Theresa) I love you.

Hey, you, kid, can I see your ID?

[chuckles]

Ralph.

Pretty funny stuff, Ralph.

Oh, thanks, man.

(Reed) Sure. Thanks.

So how's it going?

Oh, it's going, uh-- it's going good.

You know, you're looking more like your dad every day.

Oh, that's what everybody tells me.

Yep.

People tell me all the time too,

except my dad had a beer gut.

That's the one thing I didn't get from him...yet.

It's easy to get a beer gut owning a bar.

You don't even realize it as it happens,

and all of a sudden, one day you look down,

and you can't even see your own damn shoes anymore.

Can't wait for that day.

All right, just going.

[girl giggling]

I bet you ladies didn't know

it's impossible to lick your own elbow.

[chuckles]

Smooth operator.

Hey, cowboy.

Yo.

"Yo."

Wow, that's very street of you, Reed Fish.

Well, you know, what can I say?

Every day's a struggle.

Oh.

It's really good to see you.

Yeah.

You're here with...

Yeah, Andrew and Theresa.

Is Kate here?

No, no, it's just a dudes' night out.

Oh, cool.

Yeah.

[amp squeals]

[laughter]

Um, howdy.

Uh, welcome to Murray's Weekly talent night.

Our first talent is Andrew.

[applause]

(Jill) Yeah, Andrew!

Whoo!

Yeah!

Andrew! Whoo!

[exhales slowly]

(Reed) Should he really be doing this drunk off his ass?

(Jill) I'm sure he'll be fine.

You should get up there.

Oh, I don't know karate.

Karat--what?

No, the guitar.

Oh, no.

No. Are you crazy?

This is Mud Meadows. Everyone knows me.

I'll be laughed off the stage.

[growls]

[wood cracks]

[cheers and applause]

Whoo!

Rock on, Mud Meadows!

Or not.

[chuckles]

Or not.

I'll tell you what-- here, I'll dare you.

Oh.

Seriously, get up there. You'll be amazing.

Oh, hey.

[whispering]

Okay, we've had a change in plans.

Oh, man.

I hate change.

Okay, so it's time for more talent.

Our next talent is Jill Cavanaughna.

I'm sorry--Cavanaughna.

[sighs]

Cavanaugh.

Yeah!

[cheers and applause]

Um, hi.

Thank you, Ralph, for that nice introduction.

Okay, so I'm going to sing a song,

and I wrote it, so please, no booing.

Okay.

♪♪

Sorry.

(Theresa) Ow!

Sorry. I'm just gonna start over.

[chuckles]

♪♪

♪ From where I'm standing, ♪

♪ you're the quiet side of the room. ♪

♪ You're looking so lonely, ♪

♪ and I can't stop looking at you. ♪

♪ Your head is hanging, ♪

♪ trying to beat those good-bye blues. ♪

♪ I bet you'll be fine. ♪

♪ I bet you'll be fine. ♪

♪ I guess it's not the way ♪

♪ you always planned it. ♪

♪ Looks like you're heading for a crash landing. ♪

♪♪

♪ That's just the way it looks from where I'm standing. ♪

♪ From where I'm standing. ♪

♪ From where I'm standing, ♪

♪ I think I caught your eye. ♪

♪ Are you looking at me? ♪

♪ 'Cause I swear I saw you smile. ♪

♪ And I'm coming over, ♪

♪ gonna take things off your mind. ♪

♪ I bet you'll be fine. ♪

♪ I guess it's not the way you always planned it. ♪

♪ Looks like you're heading for a crash landing. ♪

♪ That's just the way it looks from where I'm standing. ♪

♪ From where I'm standing. ♪

♪ Let it fall. ♪

♪ Let it come down. ♪

♪ Let it crash around you. ♪

♪ Around you. ♪

♪ I guess it's not the way you always planned it. ♪

♪ Looks like you're heading for a crash landing. ♪

♪ I might make you mine. ♪

♪ I might make you mine. ♪

♪ From where I'm standing. ♪

[cheers and applause]

Thank you.

Oh, my God.

That was amazing.

[sighs excitedly]

You are totally playing at our wedding.

Totally playing at our wedding.

Oh, okay.

You're so talented!

Oh, my God.

[sighs]

Is it, like, stifling hot in here, or is it me?

Yes, yes, it is hot--stifling.

Do you want to go get some fresh air?

Yeah, that'd be great.

Go to it.

(Theresa) Bye, guys.

Want a beer? Yeah.

Hey! Hey!

Can we get a beer?

[laughs]

[laughs]

Oh, my God.

That was, um, so cool.

I mean, I ca--the reaction, you know, was just unbelievable.

L--l told you.

Didn't I tell you? Yeah.

I knew you could do it.

No, I knew that they would love you.

Jill, like, you--you've got something to say.

You've--you've got a voice in this world that's all your own.

I mean, most of us would kill for that.

Oh, well, that's sweet of you to say.

[car pulls up]

[sighs]

[breezy instrumental music]

♪♪

Hey, kiddo.

(Reed) Hey-

Oh, you guys have fun?

You didn't get too crazy, I hope.

Uh, no, uh, it was pretty tame.

Mm.

Well, she's just hitting the sack, if you want to go see her.

Thanks, Irv.

Yeah. Good night.

Mm.

Hey, how was it?

It was great.

Yeah, it was great.

Anyone interesting show up?

Oh, no, no, just the usual.

Yeah.

Anyone good onstage?

No, no, no.

How was your night?

Um, it was good.

The usual, dinner with Naomi.

But, oh, my God, she had the best idea for our wedding.

For the reception, she offered...

Yeah, it was just boring wedding stuff.

But she wants us to go up to the lake this weekend for--

Uh, I...

I love you, Kate.

I love you too, babe.

Are you okay?

Are you crying?

No.

[sniffles]

Oh, maybe.

Why are you crying, babe?

'Cause I love you.

And 'cause I made out with Jill Cavanaugh

in the Murray's parking lot.

[incredulously] What?

I kissed her.

It was all my fault.

It was all me.

I kissed her.

Why would you kiss her?

Oh, 'cause I wanted to.

How could you do that?

How the hell could you do that?

I'm sorry, Kate.

A lot of good that does me.

Maybe I'm not ready for this.

Ready for what?

Uh, the wedding.

Maybe we should just call it off.

I--I--I'm nothing.

I don't deserve it.

Okay.

Okay?

Yeah. Okay.

Wait a sec. Are you serious?

Of course.

You just said that you're not ready to get married.

I mean, you're either in, or you're out.

It's simple.

Maybe I'm not ready to get married.

Maybe I'm not ready to get married.

You haven't even wanted to plan the wedding.

You've been completely distant

the whole time that I've been planing our wedding.

There's no maybe about it.

I mean, you're not ready to get married.

I'm not going to marry you.

Okay, okay, I take it back. I take it back.

You can't take it back. You--it's already done.

I want to--I want to marry you, Kate.

What are you doing? Are you serious?

We need time to talk this out.

There's nothing to talk about.

No, okay.

I'm sorry.

I was--don't do this.

[quietly] It's done.

[breezy ukulele music]

♪♪

(Reed) And so I think I speak for everyone

when I say that it's a big relief

that Ms. Rafferty dropped her lawsuit

about those runaway hedges at City Hall.

A big old kudos to the mayor

for getting that whole disaster under control.

[sighs]

Um, okay, I guess we go to the phones.

The call-in portion of today's show is brought to you

by Peterson Motors in Mud Meadows.

Peterson Motors: your one-stop transportation destination.

Caller, you're on The Fish.

(man) We all know what you did, Reed.

I'm sorry?

We've been talking down here at the coffee shop,

and what you did to Kate was horrible,

and you should be ashamed of yourself, and, okay, bye.

Well, I am ashamed of myself.

Thank you for your call.

(Jack Grace) ♪ Friends get married. ♪

♪ I see them once or twice. ♪

♪ Love picks me up... ♪

So now, where was I?

Something about driving truck.

Right, I was talking about Donald.

Oh, hey, Jill, you remember Donald.

Uh, yeah, I do.

Donald, my husband.

He is so loyal.

I mean, he is the sweetest thing.

Oh, hold that thought.

I've got an order up.

Sorry I'm late.

Hey, don't worry about it.

I'm so sorry.

Jill, I kissed you.

I know, but it's still--

No, honestly, it is not your fault.

I was really sorry to hear

that things are over with you and Kate, and I just feel...

Well, you know, it--it's for the best.

I think it's probably best if we just stay friends.

I mean, I came home to get my life all figured out,

you know, and it's just gotten really--I don't know--

confusing and complicated and...

Yeah, I'm sorry about all that.

So I think it's probably a good idea

if we don't see each other for a little while.

(woman) So anyways, like I was saying, my husband, Donald,

he drives truck, and he's always telling me,

"When you drive truck,

"you can't abandon it halfway down the line,

"'cause when you truck,

"you better be in it for the long haul,

especially when you already been paid in full."

I'll give you two a minute.

[Reed, glumly] And with that, my friends,

have a marvelous day in the Meadows.

♪♪

See ya, man.

All right, Maureen, have a marvelous day in the Meadows.

You know, Reed, you seem awfully tired.

Are you getting enough rest?

Oh, no, yeah, I'm fine.

Are you sure you're okay?

Yeah, yeah.

She won't be mad forever.

How do you know that?

It's what the stars tell me.

Or maybe, since I know you both since you were kids,

I just--I just have a sense about these things.

Bye, honey.

[whispering] See ya.

Thud!

If you mess with my cousin again,

I'm going to have to mess you up.

L--l know that, Andrew.

You've said that exact same thing to me

every single day this week.

Repetition.

It's all about repetition in the martial arts and life.

Repetition.

Okay.

Thanks.

Yeah.

I'm sorry I have to get rough with you.

It's fine.

I mean, I still want you to be in our wedding and everything,

even though I'm not gonna be in yours.

Poor Kate.

You really screwed the pooch on that one, didn't you?

Yes, I did.

Yeah, and in the end,

I'm afraid you will be the one who will truly suffer.

(Greg Di Gesu) ♪ We got this thing inside that's going around ♪

♪ like a ride through life... ♪

♪♪

♪ You say, "That ain't so bad." ♪

♪ I say, "it ain't so..." ♪

♪♪

I Yeah, yeah. I

♪♪

I Yep. I

Okay, so, um, where do you want to shoot?

Uh, uh...

Um, maybe you want to start the interview kneeling

and then get up as an introduction>

Yeah, okay, sure.

Hey, um, maybe you want to shave.

I mean, it's not a real sexy five o'clock shadow.

It's just depressing, if you ask me.

Well, I didn't ask you, so...

Grab those carrots off you there.

Okay.

[Frank snapping]

I'm here with Imogene Sandstrom, carrot caretaker extraordinaire.

Now, Ms. Sandstrom,

how on earth do you explain these colossal carrots?

(Sandstrom) Oh, I'm not about to share my secret with anyone.

Next question, please.

[sighs]

Reed, wake up!

Franklin, be nice.

We'll just take it from the top.

We're just gonna take it from the tippy top.

That's fine with me, but just remember,

don't even think about asking me about my secrets.

Okay.

Thank you.

[sighs]

It can't go on like this.

I know. I know.

[sighs]

It's just, like... everything.

All of it.

[sighs]

I'm sorry, Frank.

I just want everything to be like it was, you know?

It'll get better.

I promise.

[bottles clink]

If you and Kate could just work this out,

we wouldn't even have to be doing this.

I know. I know.

Believe me, I know that.

Markowitz, right?

Oh, they're gonna hate me.

Markowitz. Jesus.

Everybody hates you, bro.

I may actually have to stop hanging with you.

You're ruining my rep.

Oh, now I know I've hit rock bottom.

[grumbles loudly]

Just leave it on the porch.

You don't have to explain yourself

to everybody.

[sighing] Yeah, just give me a second, okay?

[lively acoustic music]

♪♪

Hey, Reed,

have you read the investment proposal I sent you yet?

Uh, you know, Rex, I leafed through it.

I'm telling you, man, this thing is gonna be huge.

So what do you say? Are you in?

L--l don't-- I don't think so.

I'm not sure, man.

[laughing] Come on, what do I have to do?

I mean, this idea is golden.

The internet is the technology of the future.

I...I'm sorry, man,

but I don't think I can help you.

Why do you have to be such a jerk?

All I need is a little-- a little seed money,

and you've got so much stinkin' cash in the bank,

you wouldn't even miss it.

Damn it!

Wait, so let--let me get this-- let me get this straight.

[clears throat]

You want me to spend my inheritance--

or rather,

the money from my parents' life insurance policies

the money that I haven't spent a dime of since they died--

and put it into your business

selling new and used table saws over the internet?

Exactly. Yeah.

Well, that's pretty friggin' retarded, isn't it?

It's a good idea.

It's a good idea.

(Rafael De Leon) ♪ Money. ♪

♪ Money, money, money, money, money. ♪

♪ Yes, I've got days so sunny ♪

♪ with money, money, money, money, money. ♪

"Nice one, idiot."

Thank you!

You're mixing it up, at least.

(Maureen) And now, let's see--

oh, I need my lovely little flower girl.

Now, remember, sweetheart...

Remember?

Uh-huh, there We go.

And you're going to stand right about here, okay?

Now,

the bride.

Here she comes.

That's right.

Oh, so exciting.

Very good.

And, oh, here we go.

Jill, music please.

[wistful acoustic guitar music]

♪♪

♪ Can't believe you belong to me. ♪

♪ I guess I must have done something right. ♪

♪ How did we get here, and where did we start? ♪

♪ You follow my heart. ♪

♪♪

♪ And on your arm, I could fall asleep. ♪

♪ And on your arm is the best of me. ♪

♪ And on your arm, I'll go anywhere, ♪

♪ 'cause I know that you'll be there. ♪

♪ Count a million ways to stay ♪

I on your arm. I

Hi, there.

Hi.

Great song.

Thank you.

Thank you very much.

I've been working really hard on it.

Yeah, it shows.

It's really good to see you.

Yeah, it's good to see you too.

I missed you.

Yeah, I missed you too.

It's really good to see you.

You said that already.

Oh.

[chuckles]

Okay.

Well...it's been quite a summer, huh?

Yeah.

Shouldn't you guys be making out in the parking lot?

[laughs nervously]

Um, do you want to eat food?

Yes, I'm starving.

Yes. All right.

Let's go. After you.

[dog barking]

[laughing] Oh, ow.

I should not have done that.

I'm so full.

Yeah, no kidding.

You hit that buffet, like, eight times.

[laughing] Ow.

[meows]

All right.

Oh, great.

All right.

Oh, yeah. Okay.

Yes, here it is.

And I quoteth, "Dear Reed, you are such a cool guy.

"I just wish you had a better haircut.

Love, Jill."

[laughing] I wrote that?

Yes, you did.

Let's see.

Yup, and it's even more true today.

Okay.

[chuckles]

Hey, so I told my parents about quitting school

and singing and everything.

Yeah? And?

And they were upset, you know,

but mostly just 'cause I lied to them.

But otherwise, they just said they wanted me to be happy,

and that's all any parent wants for their kid, right?

Yeah.

That's amazing.

Yeah.

Why aren't We together?

I should go.

What?

Reed, I told you I'm-- I can't--I can't do this.

Well, then, why are you here right now?

Look, Gabe's coming in the morning.

He's going to the wedding with me, so...

[bluesy guitar music]

♪♪

(Rich Price) ♪ It's the breakup breakdown again. ♪

♪ It doesn't much matter, baby, where or when. ♪

Hey.

Hi. Hey.

Hey, Reed, this is Gabe.

Hey.

Hey, nice to meet you. Nice to meet you.

Heard lots about you.

Yeah, I've heard of you.

Jill, there you are.

We need you out there pronto.

Okay. Come on.

All right, we'll--

I'll see you afterwards.

You okay?

Yeah. You okay?

No. No.

You're with the wedding party, huh?

[chuckling] Yeah.

Usher.

You want to usher me?

I'd love to.

Okay. Please.

You know Jill a long time?

Uh, yeah, we-- we grew up together.

So you know how lucky I am.

I do.

This would be you.

Thanks.

Thank you. You got it.

I'll see you afterwards.

Right, sure, definitely.

And so I know, Andrew,

that you will always, always protect me.

Word .

Theresa, my love, my sensei,

without you, I have no chi.

(man) Now that Andrew and Theresa

have given themselves to each other

and have done so before our God and this congregation,

I pronounce them husband and wife.

You may now kiss the bride.

[cheers and applause]

Ugh.

Hey. Hey.

I'm sorry, Kate.

I know.

That was supposed to be us up there,

and I messed everything up.

I mean,

especially after all that we've been through together.

Well, Reed, I mean, I never told you this,

but I was really scared about our wedding.

You were?

Yeah.

I mean, my mom wasn't going to be there, so...

And maybe it would have seemed like she was really gone.

[tearfully] I mean, because if she was alive,

nothing could have kept her from it.

But...

Well, yeah, I mean, so, yeah, I was scared,

but I knew I would be all right.

I mean, I knew it would be okay because...

because you'd be there with me.

[whispering] Oh, Kate.

Kate...

Now she's still gone.

Sorry.

Come on.

I'm so sorry.

Oh, I know.

Sorry.

[crying]

Kate, I'm sorry.

Oh, it's okay.

[poignant instrumental music]

♪♪

Hey.

The door was open, so I just...

So I've been thinking, and I--

Thinking about what?

Oh.

I didn't...

I'm sorry.

I'm such an idiot.

L--l should have known that...

You should have known what?

That this was a huge mistake.

Oh, God.

You were the one who--

Oh, so you sleep with her to get back at me?

Hey, she was my fiancée.

Yeah, we were supposed to be married,

but you ruined that.

Where do you get off

saying anything?

Just go back to friggin' Austin with Gabe or whoever.

Oh, Jesus.

Oh, you think you're so much better than us, don't you?

I'm pretty sick of you, like, toying around with me.

Are you insane?

Not anymore.

Don't you get it, Kate?

He doesn't really love either of us.

Hey, you're really one to talk, Jill.

Look, will you just tell her that you love me?

You know what?

I should have just left you alone here

to live your dad's life in peace.

Tell her that you love me.

Just tell her the truth.

Wait, whoa, Jill. So that's what it is?

You--you look down on me?

Jill.

Jill.

I mean, I thought you wanted...

And I thought you-- and then this the very next day?

I mean...

You're--you're so...weak.

Hey, I am not living my father's life.

You are such an asshole.

Oh, Kate.

I was so stupid for ever wanting to marry you

and even stupider for thinking that we had a second chance.

You just--you have to understand what I've been going through.

She's right, you know.

You don't really know how to love anybody.

[piano music]

♪♪

[Maureen over radio] And for all you Aquarians out there,

despite your upset stomach, today is the perfect day

to begin fulfilling your potential.

And those were the horoscopes.

I hope you liked them.

[whispering] Frank, take over.

[coughing]

Uh, hi, Frank Cortez here.

Um...

Hey, Maureen, I bet you didn't know

that a flea can jump 30,000 times without stopping.

(Maureen) I did not know that.

That seems like a lot.

(Frank) It is a lot.

[laughs]

It looks like we've got some calls lined up,

so let's hit the phones.

Hello, caller, you're on The Fish.

[Patricia, over phone] Patricia Rafferty here.

We have a problem. Where's Reed?

Well, Reed's not here.

This is Frank.

Tell Frank your problem.

(Patricia) No, no, I--l need to talk to Reed about this.

It's very serious. It's an emergency.

Reed's supposed to be here every day.

What do you mean he's not here?

Where is he?

Well, uh...

Yes, uh, Patricia, can you hold on a moment?

[light instrumental music]

♪♪

Dude, what the hell?

I'm sick.

So you just don't show up?

What, I can't get sick?

What, the whole town has to shut down

because Reed Fish takes one sick day?

That's bullshit, man.

You're just screwed in the head.

Shut up. Get the hell out of here.

You're making me look like an idiot, man.

I totally froze in there.

I finally get my chance, and I'm choking.

What are you whining about?

You were fine.

No, I wasn't.

Are you coming?

[sighs]

I just told you I'm sick.

(Frank) Okay, we're back, so...

(Patricia) Well, I'll tell you one thing:

Reed's dear, departed father

never once was absent in all the years he did the show,

and, of course, the one day Reed decides to be gone,

we've got a situation.

I mean, it's a crisis situation.

I need help!

I don't know what to do.

Yes, it's an emergency!

Hi, Patricia. This is Reed.

What's your emergency?

(Patricia) Reed, thank goodness you're here.

There's a peacock running up and down the road.

A peacock, Patricia?

Yes, a peacock, and it's running around like crazy.

Can you call the fire department?

Why, is it on fire?

No, it's not on fire.

Well, the fire department?

Are you kidding?

You need to call animal control, all right?

And why can't you call them?

Why do I have to call them?

[Patricia, scoldingly] Reed Fish.

Why do I have to do every single little thing?

Everyone in this town is such a baby.

Jesus Christ.

Make your own calls, find your own jobs,

and leave me-- What are you doing?

Don't you use that kind of language with me.

Every day, I listen to bitching and--get the hell off of me.

Leave me the hell alone.

(Frank) What are you doing?

What has got into you?

Listening to you!

(Patricia) Stop fighting right this minute,

or I will call the fire department.

Watch out,

atmosphere pressure will change later,

causing temperatures to plummet,

so make sure you bring the dogs inside tonight.

Uh!

I'm Reed Fish, bitch!

You guys stop it.

(Maureen) Last week's bake sale netted over $83.

The proceeds from the sale

will be used to buy new a new atlas,

finally letting all Mud Meadows...

[Reed and Frank fighting and screaming]

Union is no more.

[gasps]

[radio humming]

I think the radio's broke.

Wait.

You think you're funny?

You make me sick, man.

[sighs]

[panting]

(Maureen) That was quite a performance there, Reed.

What are you doing?

This isn't you.

Well, maybe this is me.

Oh, oh, so now you're the guy

who yells at people on the radio, fights with his friends,

cheats on his girlfriend?

Look, maybe I'm just not the guy that everyone needs me to be.

Reed, nobody has ever needed you to be anything

other than yourself.

That is not true.

No, everyone in this town has always assumed that I--

Assumed.

Assumed that you were your father's son, yes,

but that doesn't mean that you needed to try to be him,

because you are not him,

obviously.

[sighs]

Just get over it.

(Brandon Butler) ♪ Those lights up ahead ♪

♪ remind me of her eyes ♪

♪ the day she was wed. ♪

♪ And those fools... ♪

[Floyd, over recording] So thanks, everyone, for another wonderful show.

This is Floyd Fish, and, as always,

I'll be back on your radio tomorrow with more of the same.

And with that, my friends,

have a marvelous day in the Meadows.

(Butler) ♪ And these hearts grow darker every day, ♪

♪ with all the good ones that often gets away. ♪

♪ But, you see, it's better than... ♪

♪ It's better than you'll ever know it. ♪

♪♪

♪ She got a whole lot of cards in her hand ♪

♪ that she ain't never showing. ♪

♪ You see the lights go down ♪

♪ on a tired little town. ♪

♪♪

[sighs]

[knocking]

[chime tinkling]

You could've sprung for roses.

Yeah, I could have,

but I thought this arrangement was nicer.

What, you think you can just waltz right back into my life?

No, man, I don't, but I at least wanted to apologize for...

I'll apologize for everything pretty much, so I'm sorry.

Yeah, I would say it's about time.

Yeah, well, good.

I got something I want to talk to you about, man.

Okay. What?

Well, I'm thinking that it might be time

for a new voice of Mud Meadows.

What?

You're not going to do the show anymore?

No, I don't think so.

What are you gonna do, then?

Well, I've got money, and I've got this idea.

[upbeat percussive music]

♪♪

At 23 years old,

I finally figured out how to be a grown-up.

I just needed a little push.

Sure, that push sent me over a steep cliff, but that's okay,

because I picked myself back up, and I'm now grateful for it.

Grateful because that tiny nudge ended up

showing me the path to a happier life.

You just have to be yourself.

Know who you are.

So who am I?

That's easy.

I'm Reed Fish.

[applause]

[Cheers]

[cheers and applause]

Yes!

[cheers and applause]

That's pretty rad!

That's pretty rad, man!

It's kind of a revelation to see yourself up there, huh?

I know.

I didn't know my ass was so great.

Your--your ass is fantastic.

Um...

(Frank) I think We did well.

I got to go. Yeah.

Hey.

Hey, heck of a movie.

It took a lot of guts.

Oh, thanks, John Penner.

Oh, Reed, that was so wonderful.

Oh, thanks.

You did a great job, Maureen.

Yeah, I'm kind of a regular Meryl Streep.

Oh, you certainly are.

You know, Reed,

your parents would have really been proud of you.

Thank you.

Fish. Hey man, great job.

Oh, thanks. You guys were great.

Ask Theresa.

I almost started crying, like, two times.

I mean, I felt all the biggies,

like anger and passion and revenge and, like, sadness.

That's-- that's amazing.

It was so good.

Oh, you're so talented.

You are talented.

Okay, I'll call you later and tell you all about it.

Bye.

[sighs]

Hey. Hey.

She left.

Oh, I'm sorry, man.

Did she say anything to you?

Not really, just that I did a really good job

playing her in the movie.

Yeah, you did.

I'm sorry.

Ah, it's okay. It's fine.

[peppy dance music]

Somebody looks hungry.

Oh, thank you. I'm starving.

You're welcome, baby.

So, Reed, do you consider tonight a success?

L--l do, Frank.

A lot of people have a lot to be proud of here tonight.

That they do.

I just have one final question.

I know all of our viewers want to know

what is next for Reed Fish?

Uh, I--I'm not sure.

I haven't really put too much thought into it.

I guess I'll just zorse around for a little while.

[laughs]

Well, thank you, Reed.

And that ends our coverage for tonight.

I am Frank Cortez, and until next week, Mud Meadows,

keep on keeping it real.

Oh, man, this is gonna look really rad on the webcast.

Did you zoom in?

I can't believe you guys even have a webcast.

Making you head of internet was the best move Frank made

since I left the show.

Yeah, it's hella sick.

Seriously, did you zoom in?

A little bit.

Yeah.

Pretty cool, Rex.

Yeah, it was pretty rad.

Yeah.

You guys ready to party'?

No, but thanks.

I'm just kind of beat.

I think I just want to go home.

Yeah, I think that's a good idea.

I want to go home.

Home's good.

[sunroof whirring open]

[mysterious instrumental music]

♪♪

Getting a little fresh air?

Yeah.

I'm sorry about what happened back there with Jill.

Oh, no, please, Kate, don't.

No, I--l wish it had worked out for you.

I really do.

Well, that's really sweet of you.

I actually like the movie.

Amy did such a good job playing me.

She was a better me than me.

[laughs]

You--you really liked it?

I really did.

But I mean, like, couldn't you have at least

changed our names or something?

It's just kind of Weird, everybody knowing our business.

Yeah, I know. I know.

I still don't get why you needed to make a movie,

but if it's what you needed...

Kate, thank you for still being my friend.

You're welcome.

I guess we're growing up.

Yeah, I guess so.

I was wrong.

We were both wrong.

You do know how to love.

[chuckles quietly]

Well, congratulations.

You did great.

Thanks for everything.

I'll see you later.

[dog barking]

[harp music]

♪♪

[sighs]

So you're looking for the Gordita Borealis?

Yeah. Yeah?

Yeah. Yeah.

I'm sorry I left.

No, no, I know.

It's okay.

I get it.

[whispering] I can't believe you made a movie about us.

Yeah.

[laughter]

Figured it out.

All thanks to you.

Look, Jill...

I love you.

Nothing else matters.

[whispering] I love you too.

I guess we're going to get a happy ending, huh?

Yeah, I guess so.

I guess so.

Guess we believe in 'em after all.

[upbeat acoustic guitar music]

♪♪

(Rich Price) ♪ All my soul and what I got, ♪

♪ frame by frame, shot by shot, ♪

♪ I made it all for you. ♪

♪ Yeah, what a sweet projection. ♪

♪♪

♪ In Monday fables and fairy tales, ♪

♪ love defies logic, reason fails. ♪

♪ It's what We call the truth. ♪

I Yeah. I

♪ But it survives affection. ♪

♪♪

♪ Jet black sky and a red brick moon. ♪

♪♪

♪ Go soon. ♪

♪ Christ, babe, I want to be with you. ♪

♪ Do-do-do-do, yeah, I want to be with you. ♪

♪ Do-do-do-do-do, I want to be with you. ♪

♪♪

[music breaks down]

♪ Still a one-street town. ♪

♪ One lane. ♪

♪ Nothing left, ♪

♪ and most men must think ♪

♪ that Hollywood's a late-night picture show. ♪

I But you dream. I

♪ Never came around. ♪

♪ It's all right. ♪

♪ Like you're over me. ♪

♪ I ain't tired of something; ♪

♪ something's getting awful tired of me. ♪

I Ooh-oh-whoa, ooh-oh-whoa, ooh-oh-whoa. X

♪ Are you tired of me? ♪

I Ooh-oh-whoa, ooh-oh-whoa, ooh-oh-whoa. X

♪ Are you tired of me? ♪

♪ Lightning flash, disappear. ♪

♪ Been said heartache's a souvenir. ♪

♪ She said, "I'm your ingenue." ♪

♪ I play it to perfection. ♪

♪ Helpless son of a father taught. ♪

♪ It feels like home, but I know it's not. ♪

♪ It's what I had to do ♪

♪ for my own protection. ♪

♪ Jet black sky and a red brick moon. ♪

♪♪

♪ No son cries. ♪

♪ Babe, I want to be with you. ♪

♪ Do-do-do-do-do, I want to be with you. ♪

♪ Do-do-do-do-do, I want to be with you. ♪

♪♪

♪ I'm on the FM dial. ♪

♪ I just want to tear this thing to pieces. ♪

I Who-ca. I

♪ Hey, I want to see you smile. ♪

I Yeah. I

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