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This is the last time.

It's really the last time.

[Grunts]

I shouldn't have driven.

Can't just leave the car idling like that, Mildred. It's not good.

And the gas.

Hmph. Quicker if I walked.

[Tires Screech]

Boy.

- Hello, Mildred. - Oh, hi, George.

- Where's Annie? - Not feeling well.

- Again. - That's right.

Coffee? I have hot coffee.

Good.

- Look, we have to talk. - Don't start, Mom.

Just don't start. I woke up two seconds ago.

I know that. That's one of the things we have to talk about.

Now, I took your paper route again this morning...

and I have to say with honest emotion that it makes me extremely angry. Now, I took your paper route again this morning...

and I have to say with honest emotion that it makes me extremely angry.

I don't mind getting up early in the morning. I do that anyway.

- It's just not right. - We know it's not right. I don't mind getting up early in the morning. I do that anyway.

- It's just not right. - We know it's not right.

I didn't want you to get me that fuckin' route. That was your idea, remember?

You think I want you to deliver papers? I think that's a wonderful job for you?

I wanted you to go to school.

- I want you to go to school. - I've heard this!

I have heard this 4,000 times!

Well, if you think I'm enjoying this conversation any more than you are, you're wrong.

Well, then, why say anything? Leave me alone!

I'm an adult. A-D-U-L-T.

You are not an adult. An adult is someone who works and can take care of himself.

I mean, as long as someone is paying for your gas and your electric and your...

What the hell do you think you're doing, living off what Dad left you?

- You think that makes you an adult? - Oh, honey.

I know how difficult this must be for you.

You're a nightmare. I'm outta here.

[Door Slams]

- [Man, Indistinct] - [Woman] I'll do whatever I want, you piece of shit!

Where do you think you're going? I gotta go to work. Gimme the fuckin' keys.

I'm an inconvenience? I don't fucking matter?

Ah, come on, Monica.

I'm the one who doesn't get an ounce of fucking sleep!

First it's 2:00, then 3:00, then 5:00!

- Fucking sick of your crap! - I forgot, okay?

- [Monica] You're too fucking stupid to tell the time? - [Car Door Opens]

[Man] What do you want me to do, get on my knees and beg you not to be a bitch?

- [Car Door Slams Shut] - [Monica] You're gonna be sorry!

- [Engine Starts] - I'm gonna be sorry?

[Tires Squealing]

♪ [Radio Blaring]

[Tires Squealing] ♪ [Radio Blaring]

[Tires Squealing]

What are you lookin' at?

Pah.

Hi, honey.

You hungry? I got some chops I can cook.

I left a note.

- Jason? - Yeah, he's pickin' me up.

He borrowed this guy, Mike, his truck.

I think I've got everything.

- I don't want you to go. - Well, I'm going!

Don't worry. I'll be fine.

- Do you need money? - No. I'm okay.

Listen. Take some. You never know you do 'til you don't have any.

Look in, in the Yuban coffee can in there... next to the flour on the shelf.

There's $250 there. You take whatever you need.

Jesus, Mom, I don't want anything!

- So you're gonna go just like that? - Just like that.

Good luck, baby.

I'm 23, right? I'm not 12.

- I mean, a paper route! Is this fucking crazy or what? - Mm-hmm.

Go get the bags.

Hi, Mildred.

Hello, Jason.

Look, I'm, I'm really sorry about this.

I didn't want to get in the middle of it, but Annie's just... [Sighs]

- [Horn Honks] - Take it easy, Mildred.

- [Annie] Is that everything? - Yep. Yep.

[Loading Truck]

[Mildred] Kids today don't value a job the way they should.

- ♪[Bell Tolling] - There are plenty of people who probably need this job... want.

Nice, hardworking...

Mexican or, or Oriental people.

Huh! Nobody likes to get up early.

It's their loss. Nicest part of the day.

Absolutely the last time.

- [Tires Screeching] - [Radio Blaring] ♪ Makes me feel all right ♪

♪ It makes me feel all right, okay It makes me feel all right ♪

- ♪Makes me feel all right ♪ - [Monica] Hiya, baby.

- Get the fuck out of the car. - Okay.

- Get the fuck outta the car! - I am... fucked up. [Chuckles]

- [Yelling] Get the fuck outta the car! - I gotta get my keys. - Get the fuck outta the car! - I am... fucked up. [Chuckles]

- [Yelling] Get the fuck outta the car! - I gotta get my keys.

- I forgot my... - Let's go. Walk.

- All right. Okay. Okay! - Walk. What'd I tell ya? Walk.

Get off me, man. Ow.

Okay. Okay, baby.

♪ [Doorbell]

- Hello. - Hello.

- Uh, you don't know me, but I live across the street at 1044. - Yes. Yes.

My name is Warren. We're the Warrens.

I'm Monica, and this is J.J.

He doesn't talk a lot.

Hello. Come on in. Come on in.

- Would you like to sit down? - No, thanks.

Um, anyway, so...

I work over at the creamery in Ferndale, and I gotta be there in 20 minutes. I work splits.

It's the worst shift, but I'm new, so I gotta go along. Am I right?

Jay, honey, no.

J.J.'s father's been unexpectedly called out of town.

I'm sorry. Whatever. He's just out of town. He's gone, and I'm stuck.

I asked the lady... you know... Mrs. Ferguson, the fat one at 1027...

but she puts me off and says she knows you, and she suggested you.

I need someone to look after J.J. While I'm at work today.

- [Clattering] - There he is. He's fed, and he's well-behaved.

This'd just be for today, because he goes to school.

It's just that they won't take him after 10:00. This'd just be for today, because he goes to school.

It's just that they won't take him after 10:00.

It's a real stupid fucking policy, if you ask me.

They're supposed to help. They say it's because he's new and he missed some already.

Now they want him to miss some more because it's after 10:00!

Anyway, I'm screwed.

Are ya busy today? I'd be happy to pay.

Oh, that won't be necessary. I'll take the boy.

Are you sure? L-I don't have a lot, but...

Yes, I'm certain. I'm certain. I mean, you asked me for a favor, and that's what it is.

See, my house is paid for.

My husband left me a pension. You know, not a lot, but enough.

- Mm-hmm. I see. - Okay, uh, I'll need a sweater or a coat. Both, preferably.

Any toys he might like. Your home phone number. A number at work.

Also, a blanket, if he has a special one...

and a belt for those pants, and his books. Also, a blanket, if he has a special one...

and a belt for those pants, and his books.

Okay. I'll see what I can find. Listen.

J.J.'s very quiet. Don't get frustrated with him. He's very smart. Okay?

Jay, honey, come here and gimme a kiss. I gotta go to work.

Okay. Um, this nice lady, uh...

is gonna take care of you 'til I get home, okay?

Mildred Hawkes.

Yes, Mrs. Hawkes.

Okay? All right.

I'll be right back with his stuff. Uh, I gotta move it.

Um, I'll be home by 9:00. Take good care of him.

I will.

Hi.

I'm Mrs. Hawkes.

You and I are going to have a good time. Whaddya say?

♪ [Piano]

♪ ♪ [Piano]

♪

[Mildred] "'Dear pig, are you willing..."

"to sell for one shilling your ring? '

"Said the piggy, 'I will. '

"So they took it away and were married next day by the turkey who lives on the hill.

"They dined on mince and slices of quince...

"which they ate with a risible spoon.

"'And hand in hand on the edge of the sand...

"they danced by the light of the moon...

"the moon, the moon.

They danced by the light of the moon."

[Rings Doorbell]

Oh, Christ.

Geez, l-I'm just on my way over.

- Come on in. - Yeah.

There we go.

J.J., sweetie, go upstairs to bed.

Sit down. You wanna drink?

Uhh, no, thank you.

How'd it go today? Everything okay?

Yes, it was fine.

As a matter of fact, I was wondering if you'd like me...

to pick him up in the morning and take him to school. As a matter of fact, I was wondering if you'd like me...

to pick him up in the morning and take him to school.

Well, it's real kind of you to offer, but, uh...

I think I'm gonna have to drop him off at his grandmother's house for a little while.

Those fucking splits are gettin' me back at 9:00.

What am I gonna do?

My mother-in-law don't mind too much.

Well, you know, I could pick him up after school...

and, and keep him with me 'til you get home from work.

I mean, it would be no inconvenience.

I mean, that's just until your husband gets back.

Let's cut the shit.

He ain't comin' back. You know it, and I know it.

You see these marks on my face?

Now, I appreciate your offer, but I don't have the money to pay a baby-sitter.

Oh, my goodness. Don't worry about that.

Please, I repeat, I don't want any money, and you're not putting me out at all.

Both of my children went to Wishing Well.

And when your work schedule changes, everything's going to be back to normal.

In the meantime, J.J. Gets to stay with his mom. And when your work schedule changes, everything's going to be back to normal.

In the meantime, J.J. Gets to stay with his mom.

Okay.

We'll try it out for a while. We'll see how it goes.

But I'm not lookin' for any handouts. I can manage on my own.

Yes, I can see that.

Okay.

- I'll pick up J.J. At 7:30 in the morning, okay? - Thanks.

I know you're helping me out here. I just...

I'm not used to it, you know?

Sure. See you tomorrow.

Bye.

Did you learn anything about pilgrims?

They ate the Thanksgiving supper. Did you learn anything about pilgrims?

They ate the Thanksgiving supper.

Well, yes, they did. They did.

In fact, there wasn't even any Thanksgiving before they were there.

That's very good.

Very interesting.

Learn anything else?

About Indians maybe?

[War Whoop]

How 'bout that? No?

Uh, okay.

[War Whoop]

That ring a bell? No?

Well... How.

No, huh?

Okay, do I have a treat for you.

When we get home, when we get to my house...

when we get back there, I have a book... When we get home, when we get to my house...

when we get back there, I have a book...

that tells all of the answers.

It can teach you everything you ever wanted to know about anything.

Well, you have to remember, it was very cold. Everyone was dying.

So the Indians and the pilgrims decided to help each other.

Remember how the, uh, the Indians...

taught the pilgrims how to plant corn?

- Yeah. - Well, they took... they took some of that corn...

and the pilgrims cooked some turkeys...

and they all sat down, and they had a big meal.

And they decided to be friends.

And that's what Thanksgiving really is all about...

making friends and eating a lot.

[Knocking]

Hi, J.J. Come on in. I'm cooking.

These are usually for birthdays...

but I had one left over, and what the heck, Thanksgiving is important too.

- You can try out the horn. - ♪ [Toot]

That's just wonderful. Okay. Now.

Go over to that cupboard, and open the doors.

- Why? - Just do it.

[Gobbling Sound]

[Gobbling Continues]

Well, what? You don't think that's funny?

- ♪[Doorbell] - Oh, there's somebody.

Ooh. Oh. Oh!

- Ohh, son. Oh, look at you. - Hello, Mom.

- Happy Thanksgiving. - You look so handsome. Oh!

And Jeannie. Oh. Oh, I'm so glad to see you. - Happy Thanksgiving. - You look so handsome. Oh!

And Jeannie. Oh. Oh, I'm so glad to see you.

And you brought salad... and yams?

That's... There's too much food.

Well, I love leftovers. Who cares?

- [All Chuckling] - Hi, Mom.

Oh, hi, sweetheart. Hi. Hi.

- Happy Thanksgiving. - Happy Thanksgiving, darling.

L... Oh, oh. Invite them in the house, Mildred. You know?

Excuse me for acting like such a big fool. I'm just so happy to see you.

I just... I can't tell you. Ohh.

- Oh. - You too, Mom.

- You look absolutely beautiful. - Thank you.

- Doesn't she? - Yes, she does.

Is Ann Mary Margaret with you?

- Uh, no. - Did you talk to her on the phone or anything?

No. Were we supposed to?

No, no. No. No. Well, she knows... She knows she's welcome... anytime. No. Were we supposed to?

No, no. No. No. Well, she knows... She knows she's welcome... anytime.

I have someone I want to introduce you to.

Well, let's see what we have here.

My mom's stuffing, and it's usually not bad.

Mmm. Mm-hmm. And this is, uh... I don't know what that is.

No fingers. Can I fix you another drink? Yours is getting a little low.

Well, sure, Mom. Thank you.

[Jeannie] Oh. You know, don't worry. I can get that.

- Oh, I don't mind. - I don't mind either.

Oh! Oh, sure. Sure. Okay. You know where everything is.

Uh, no. Actually, maybe you should get it.

- Well, l... - If you don't mind.

- ♪[Doorbell] - Oop. Got it.

♪ [Doorbell]

- Hello. - Well, hello.

Uh, I'm not sure if I have the right house.

- Are you Ethan? - Uh, yeah. Uh, I'm not sure if I have the right house.

- Are you Ethan? - Uh, yeah.

I'm Monica. Monica Warren. Really nice to meet you.

- Likewise. - I didn't realize Mildred had such a handsome son.

- Hmm. - Come, Monica. Come on in. - Likewise. - I didn't realize Mildred had such a handsome son.

- Hmm. - Come, Monica. Come on in.

Oh, everyone, this is Monica. This is J.J.'s mother, my neighbor...

and this is Ethan, my son, whom you've met... Oh, everyone, this is Monica. This is J.J.'s mother, my neighbor...

and this is Ethan, my son, whom you've met...

and Jeannie, and, uh, everybody knows me.

- Can I get you a drink? - You got any beer?

Sure. Sure. Oh, sit down. It's going to be just a couple of minutes.

Ah, yes, ladies, uh, should we sit down?

- Honey? Monica? - Sure.

- Uh, Mom, you got everything there? - Everything's fine.

[Clears Throat]

So, how do you do? I'm Jeannie, Ethan's wife.

- It's nice to meet you. - [Mumbles] Oh. Excuse me.

Same here. Uh, can't really stay. I got a date.

Just left word on my answering machine that I'd be over here...

so I hope you don't mind if he calls.

- No, that's fine. - Thanksgiving. Hot date.

You know what I mean.

Thanks. I mean, I wouldn't mind eating over here.

I hear your old lady's a real good cook and all, but as soon as that phone rings, I gotta go.

[Jeannie Clears Throat] So, uh, what do you do, Monica?

What do I do? I work at the creamery.

- [Suppressed Laugh] - My husband left me a little while ago.

- So I'm on the rebound, you know? - [Laughing, Mumbling]

[Laughing] Anyway, you know, you try.

This guy I'm goin' out with today... I don't even know him. Do you believe that?

- [Laughing] - Come on.

Our first fucking date... It's on Thanksgiving!

- Oh. Oh, good thing I'm drinkin'. - Oh, hey.

- You're crazy. - [Laughing] Here's to ya.

- Cheers. - Okay. Okay.

We're ready. We're ready. Everyone grab a seat at the table. I'll get the wine.

And because it was so cold...

they both decided to work together and have a dinner...

and, and use Indian tricks...

and... and... I don't know.

Corn. Don't forget the corn.

Europeans never saw corn before then... or potatoes either.

Not potatoes, Mom. It's Irish. Europeans never saw corn before then... or potatoes either.

Not potatoes, Mom. It's Irish.

- I don't think so. - Mm-hmm.

And they wanted to be friends too. Right, J.J.?

- Right. - [Ethan] The pilgrims, they looked around... And they wanted to be friends too. Right, J.J.?

- Right. - [Ethan] The pilgrims, they looked around...

and they saw the sky and the land and the trees and the water...

of what would later become the great commonwealth of Massachusetts.

They thought it was so beautiful that they...

just decided to sit down and have a meal and thank God for that.

How do you know so much about Thanksgiving, Ethan?

Come on, ma. You taught me. You read it to me out of the encyclopedia.

- I did? - Mm-hmm.

- I don't remember. - [Phone Ringing]

I'll get it. I'll get it. That'll be Ann Mary Margaret.

[Ringing]

Hello?

Oh. Yes, she is. I'll get her.

You can't make it? I think you'd better tell her that yourself.

It's for you.

Geez.

Hello, Jack. Where are you?

What?

Oh, great. You're gonna stand me up on Thanksgiving, you little prick!

- You tell me. Uh-huh. - Mom, I got a job.

- [Monica] Good for you! - It's, uh... It's a lotta money.

- Scumbag. - Now I haven't given 'em my answer yet, but, uh... - [Monica] Good for you! - It's, uh... It's a lotta money.

- Scumbag. - Now I haven't given 'em my answer yet, but, uh...

well, I really like this job, and I'm thinking about taking it.

- Thing is, Mom, uh, - 'Cause you're a fuckin'liar.

Might have to move to San Francisco... Jeannie and I.

You cocksucker.

- I said you're a cocksucker. - That's wonderful.

I was just thinkin', well, since Ann Mary Margaret's not here anymore...

maybe you'd like to come to San Francisco and live.

- I'm not goin' anywhere with you. - And live?

You big, fat fuckin'liar!

- Me in San Francisco? - You're full of shit.

Oh, my word.

- Yes. Yes, yes. - No. No.

- [Mildred] I love San Francisco. - Cocksucker.

Well, it's not really for certain yet, Mom.

I m... I mean, uh... [Clears Throat] We'll see. I mean, we gotta talk about it. Well, it's not really for certain yet, Mom.

I m... I mean, uh... [Clears Throat] We'll see. I mean, we gotta talk about it.

I haven't even signed anything yet. So what I'm saying is, don't count on it.

- I mean, it's not 100 percent. - Oh, it's just not certain yet.

No, it is certain. They've offered me the job.

I'd say it's, you know, 90 percent.

Also, I don't want you just to make up your mind right off the top of your head.

I mean, uh, San Francisco's a great city and everything, but there are disadvantages.

- [Monica] How long? A couple of hours! - Like the earthquakes.

No. You have roots here. Friends. Memories.

- No fuckin' way. - Ah.

- You tell me. - Ah.

- If I what! - What's "Ah," Mom?

Jesus, all I gotta do is go out there and take the damn job and find out where we're at.

- Fuck you! Dickhead. - Well... Uh...

What happened? You get stood up?

No, I didn't get stood up. He was supposed to pick me up here...

and that's not happening now, that's all.

We're still gonna go out. I just gotta meet him someplace.

Yeah? Where ya goin'?

Out to dinner someplace. What the fuck do you care? Yeah? Where ya goin'?

Out to dinner someplace. What the fuck do you care?

He's picking the fucking place.

Don't wanna keep Prince Charming waiting.

Nice meeting you all. Have a happy Thanksgiving.

[Door Slams]

- Hey, Jay, - [Sportscaster Chattering]

See this guy here?

He's a good quarterback, but, uh, he ain't got no heart. See this guy here?

He's a good quarterback, but, uh, he ain't got no heart.

Under pressure he folds like a Chinese laundry.

Oh, come on, man. That was interference.

- Anyone want pie? - Oh, no, Ma.

- No more. - Okay.

♪ [Slow]

Ooh.

There you go, sweetie.

Hey! You're a long drink of water.

- What are you doing here? - Drinkin'.

- Happy Thanksgiving. - Yes, you too.

- Where's the kid? - With the woman. The sitter.

Oh, yeah.

Yeah.

First holiday alone? Huh?

No. No. That ain't it.

It's just that I never get anything without fighting for it.

You know?

If I sat on my ass, I'd be broke, dead, homeless.

Fucked up, you know?

That's okay. That's the way the world is. That's the way I am. Fucked up, you know?

That's okay. That's the way the world is. That's the way I am.

I don't want anything given to me. Screw it.

Them people look at me like I'm a fucking asshole for fighting for what I want.

Like I'm not supposed to want anything?

I'm just supposed to sit there like a fuckin' jerk. Like I'm not supposed to want anything?

I'm just supposed to sit there like a fuckin' jerk.

But you know me. I ain't doin' that. I'm a fightin' motherfucker.

No fuckin' way. But you know me. I ain't doin' that. I'm a fightin' motherfucker.

No fuckin' way.

So that's me: Miss Obnoxious.

Tell me, you think I'm an idiot?

Oh, no. No.

Why do people hate me?

Right. I know. People don't hate me. People love me, right?

- Right. Yeah. - That's because I'm so charming.

Yeah... and polite.

[Chuckles] Don't forget good-looking.

Yeah.

- But you know what I mean? - Mmm, oh, yes, I know.

First holidays are rough.

You know, when we finish these, you're gonna know all about literature and art...

history... Everything that ever happened.

Okay, you ready?

Okay.

"A cappella:

"A performance of a polyphonic musical work...

"by unaccompanied voices.

Originally referring to sacred choral music, it..."

Blah, blah, blah. Okay. What this is is a song...

you know, with just voices.

No... No drums or piano. No instruments. It's just voices.

- You know what I mean? - No.

Okay. - You know what I mean? - No.

Okay.

♪ Frere Jacques, Frere Jacques Dormez vous, dormez vous ♪

A cappella.

♪ Frere Jacques, Frere Jacques Dormez vous, dormez vous ♪

Not a cappella. Ya understand?

No music. Not a cappella. Ya understand?

No music.

- Right. Just voice. - [Clanking]

Excuse me a minute.

Hi.

I need some money. I was gonna ask.

Oh, sure.

How ya been doin'?

You mean: What am I doing? Where am I staying?

Do I have a phone number? Do I have a job? Why do I need money? You mean: What am I doing? Where am I staying?

Do I have a phone number? Do I have a job? Why do I need money?

Nothing. Nowhere. I don't know. No job. Because I'm broke. Okay?

- I gotta go. - Hey, hold on a minute.

No, forget it. Just 'cause I'm takin' your money doesn't mean I have to take your shit.

- I'm sorry. I shouldn't have come. - Look, this is getting...

No! Don't!

Okay. Here you go. You can throw it.

I always put it down quietly so I don't wake anybody up, but do whatever you want.

Just so you get it in there. Okay? Go on.

- I did it. I did it. - Nice goin'.

- It was fun. - Good.

About a hundred more houses to go.

You know who I am, right?

Of course you do. The, uh, wife beater.

Anyway, uh, I went to the school to try to see my kid...

but, uh, she's put the word out on me, and they won't let me near him.

What exactly is it that you want?

Look, I know you pick J.J. Up and you take care of him.

I just wanna find out how he's doin'.

Oh, he's fine.

He's in very good health.

Okay, then.

Okay.

Hey, you, uh, uh...

you do me a favor?

Absolutely not. That's between you and your wife.

Right.

Between me and my wife.

♪ [Children Singing, Indistinct]

♪ [Children Continue]

[Audience Laughs]

Yes, Mary, tonight begins our journey.

I bring to you frankincense for your future.

And I bring to you gold, as befits a king among men.

[Both] Thank you all so much.

[Applause, Whistling] [Both] Thank you all so much.

[Applause, Whistling]

♪ It's Christmas time again ♪

♪ The year comes to an end ♪

♪ I don't know where you are tonight ♪

♪ And it's Christmas time again ♪

- Hi. - Hi. We're just over to my mother-in-law's.

She does this whole big thing with the dinner and the kids and the stockings for Santa.

- Great. Uh-huh. - Frank won't be there, so...

- You wanna come in? You're getting wet. - No, no. No.

I just saw you leaving, and I wanted to get these to you.

I didn't know whether you celebrate tonight or tomorrow morning.

- Aw. - The big one's for J.J.

That's real sweet. Say thank you, Jay.

- Thank you, Auntie Mildred. - You're welcome, darling.

- I don't have anything for you. - Oh...

I mean, I'm gonna get you something. I just didn't buy it yet. Sure.

- Can we do that later? - Of course.

- Merry Christmas. - Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas, Auntie Mildred.

Merry Christmas, sweetheart.

♪ I wish that you were here tonight ♪

♪ And it's Christmas time ♪ ♪ I wish that you were here tonight ♪

♪ And it's Christmas time ♪

- ♪Again ♪ - ♪Again, again ♪ ♪ And it's Christmas time ♪

- ♪Again ♪ - ♪Again, again ♪

[TV Announcer] The familiar sight of the ball dropping down on Times Square...

signifies it's time to ring in the new year.

Five, four...

three, two, one. Five, four...

three, two, one.

- Happy new year! - [People Screaming]

♪ [Auld Lang Syne]

♪

[Announcer] Folks, this will be the best year ever!

- ♪ How much is that doggie in the window ♪ - Woof, woof.

- ♪ The one with the waggly tail ♪ - Woof, woof.

- ♪ How much is that kitty in the window ♪ - Meow, meow.

♪ I sure hope that monkey's for sale ♪

- Oo-week. Oo-week. - What is that sound? That sounds like a piggy.

Monkeys go, "Oo-oo, ah-ah. Oo-oo, ah-ah."

- Oo-oo, ah-ah. - Pretty good. Okay.

♪ How much is that octopus in the window ♪

♪ The one with the wiggly arms ♪

♪ How much is that donkey in the window ♪

- Hello! - Hi! Hi!

Happy birthday, J.J. Oh, boy.

Oh, hey, that's a nice shirt. Your mom give you that? Happy birthday, J.J. Oh, boy.

Oh, hey, that's a nice shirt. Your mom give you that?

Yeah, it's for my birthday.

And I got these cool new Air Barkley Super Slams from my dad. Cool, huh?

- Cool. - And what else did you get, Jay?

Oh, yeah, I almost forgot. Mom got us tickets to Wrestlemania.

- Front row! - Oh, great.

Um, okay. Party favor time.

Party favors for you, Mom? Um, okay. Party favor time.

Party favors for you, Mom?

Nah, I'm tryin' to cut back.

- Nice cake, Mildred. - Thank you.

I think the only thing left to do is to light these candles.

- ♪ [Toot] - Ah, I don't see any matches.

Would you do me a favor? Would you go out to the garage and get those stick matches for me?

Do you like it, honey?

- He's good. - Yeah. He's very athletic.

All right. "Remove." What does that mean?

- Take something away. - Good. "Expert."

- Really good at something. - Good.

- "Peculiar." - Weirdo.

Right.

Okay, you ready? All right.

Remember to ride on the sidewalk. When you get to a street...

just get off your bike and walk it across.

- Okay? - I know. - You know?

Then what are you waiting for? Get goin'. - Okay? - I know. - You know?

Then what are you waiting for? Get goin'.

I don't know if this was such a good idea.

[Grunts] Don't start, Mildred.

Jesus Christ. You've been following that kid around in your car for the past two weeks.

He's fine. Look at him.

Take a Valium. He's fine. Look at him.

Take a Valium.

Okay, okay. Just knock on my door when he gets back, okay, please? Thank you.

Auntie Mildred, can you hold these for a minute.

Wow. Look at all these valentines. Auntie Mildred, can you hold these for a minute.

Wow. Look at all these valentines.

You must have a lot of girlfriends.

- I do. - Yes? [Chuckles]

You know, Valentine's Day has a very interesting history.

Before there was chocolate and flowers and card exchanging...

there was a man named Valentine...

and he was a saint.

And cupids were... Well, you know how you've always seen those, those pictures...

of those cute little babies with the fat, pudgy faces and little wings?

Those were images. They were created by a realist painter: Raphael.

He was Italian. He was very talented. Remind me to tell you about him.

Anyway, these cupids would shoot an imaginary arrow...

right into your heart, and if you were hit, you fell in love immediately.

Excuse me, Auntie Mildred. Here, this is for you.

Oh.

Oh. This is very beautiful.

My mom gave me the money.

Oh, thank you. I love this.

It looks just like mine, see? Oh, thank you. I love this.

It looks just like mine, see?

Oh, yes. Can you put it on for me?

Sure.

- How do I look? - Great!

Thank you.

- Listen, just keep the meter running. - Make it fast, please.

[Thunderclap] - Listen, just keep the meter running. - Make it fast, please.

[Thunderclap]

Monica!

Monica, honey!

Monica!

[Knocking] Happy Valentine's Day, baby!

[Ringing Doorbell] Aw, come on.

[Knocking, Ringing] Come down here.

Okay. Okay. Don't make me do it.

Don't make me sing. Don't make me serenade ya, 'cause I will.

I'll go Joe Cocker on your ass. Don't make me sing. Don't make me serenade ya, 'cause I will.

I'll go Joe Cocker on your ass.

♪ You are so beautiful ♪

♪ To me ♪

♪ You are so beautiful ♪

♪ To me Can't you see ♪

♪ You're everything I hope for ♪ ♪ To me Can't you see ♪

♪ You're everything I hope for ♪

- ♪Everything I need ♪ - [Thunderclap]

♪ You are so beautiful ♪

- [Thunderclap] - ♪ To me ♪

Ah.

You're standin' behind the door, aren't ya?

You always do that.

Monica, you're it for me.

I don't want anybody else.

Ya hear me?

I'm sorry.

I feel like an asshole.

Well, I don't see no doorknob movin', so I guess that means no, huh?

Okay.

Hey.

It's okay.

Let's go up to bed.

"Frick, Wilhelm. Born 1877. Died 1946.

Longtime parliamentary leader of the German National Socialist..."

Screw him.

Uh, next is "friction."

You know what that is, don't you, J.J.?

Yeah, when you rub something together and it makes sparks.

That's right.

You're gettin' too smart for this book already.

Okay, okay, pitcher, put it in here.

Okay, baby. Okay. Throw it on in here.

Hey, batter. Hey, batter. Hey, batter. Come on, batter. You shakin'in your boots?

Shakin'in your boots? Strike! Whoa! Good one! That's a strike.

Once more! Come on, batter. Come on, batter. Swing it. Swing it, baby!

Okay. Hey, batter. He's gettin'hot now. Hey. Hey.

Right over there. Two, three. Hey, hey, hey, batter. Don't sweat.

Hey, hey. The batter's cryin'. He's cryin'. Come on.

Whoo! Nice one! Yippee! Yeah! Hey, hey. The batter's cryin'. He's cryin'. Come on.

Whoo! Nice one! Yippee! Yeah!

Let's go, baby! Come on. We got it now.

Are you okay?

Oh, my God! Oh!

Oh, my God.

[Announcer On P.A.] Dr. Davis, telephone, please.

Dr. Davis, telephone, please.

- [Mildred] I have the family doctor's telephone number. - Hey! I'm here.

- I have that in my purse, but I don't... Oh. - Let me see.

Okay, baby. You're okay. All right. What's going on here?

- Are you the boy's mother? - Hey, listen, you bird.

- My son's cut his eye open. Just let us in. - The doctor'll be right in.

I need you to fill out these forms first.

Hey, I'm not filling out any fucking forms. I already called ahead with my insurance number.

- I'll do it. I'll do it. - He's bleeding. Just let us in! Don't fuck me around, lady.

Here, take it. It's in my purse. Just take it.

- All right. - Open the goddamn door!

- You fucking jerk! - [Door Buzzing]

Was I brave, Mom? Was I?

You were so brave. Like a real man.

My main man.

I thought Dad was your main man.

Yeah, well...

now you're my main man. Yeah, well...

now you're my main man.

♪ [Ice Cream Truck]

♪

Ice cream, Mom.

Okay. Get me one too. Do you want one?

No, thank you.

Here, here.

[Mildred] We were playing...

and he just went flying over that sprinkler.

I'm just so sorry. It shouldn't have happened.

What are you talking about? Forget about it. It was an accident.

Ohh. I guess it was an accident... a terrible accident.

[Monica] He's a boy. He's supposed to get hurt.

Before I forget, I, uh...

got a little surprise for you.

I got us a baby-sitter on Saturday.

What are you talking about?

- You and me, sister, are goin' out. - [Chuckles] Oh.

Don't say no. I'm taking you out for a night on the town.

My treat. Don't say anything.

You haven't taken cent one from me, and this is something I really wanna do.

- ♪[Rock] - Hey!

- How's it goin'? - Hey, you.

[Chattering]

Mildred, this is Gus, Bernt, and this is Big Tommy.

- Really good friend of mine. - Hello. Hello, Mildred.

That accent kills me. [Mimics] "Hello, Mildred."

- French, huh? - French-Canadian from Quebec.

"Quebec"! Mmm, swear to God, you kill me.

- Gus, tell Danny we want some drinks. - Hey, Danny, come on. Cocktails over here.

- Guys, this is Mildred. - Hi, I'm Bernt.

- Hi. Tommy. - How are you?

- This is big Tommy. - Big Tommy.

- Big Tom. Hello, I'm Mildred. - Hi, I'm Gus.

This is my best friend.

Mildred Hawkes. She's like a second mother to my J.J.

- She's great. - Hey, banana. Whaddya gonna have?

I'm gonna have a 7-7. Big surprise, huh? And whatever these guys are drinkin'.

- All right. - Okay, it's all on me tonight.

Don't let them pay for one drink. Mildred, you want something? Do you drink?

Oh, yes. Yes. When l... When I was younger...

I was quite a drinker.

- Yeah? - I could drink more than my husband...

and he was a very large man.

- [All Laughing] - It was quite embarrassing for him. and he was a very large man.

- [All Laughing] - It was quite embarrassing for him.

So, tonight's your lucky night. So what are you having?

Umm...

Vodka.

Something with vodka.

Uh, what?

Okay.

Mm-hmm. Um... Martini.

[All Laughing]

[Laughing]

My brother died when I was 22 years old. Yes. 22 years old.

Skiing.

- Just had a heart attack. - [Laughing]

He died on the slope.

Well, you know, after telling my parents...

It was very, very hard.

I had to go buy him some clothes to be buried in, because...

because his wife and our family didn't speak.

This is a d-different story.

So I'm going down to the garment center...

and I run across this little guy, and I tell him, "I need a shirt,"

and he says, "for five dollars more, I'll give you two shirts."

I say, "I only need one shirt."

So he shows me some shirts, and I pick one out.

He says, "for five dollars more, I'll give you two shirts."

I say, "I only need on shirt!"

He says, "for five dollars more, I'll give you three shirts."

I say, "it's for a dead body."

- Oh! - "Oh," he say. "Okay, okay. I give you one shirt."

My husband's dead, you know.

[All Laughing] My husband's dead, you know.

[All Laughing]

Oh, I am having such a good time.

I just thank you. I mean, it's been so long...

since I just sat around and shot the breeze, you know?

- [Laughing] - Thank you. You...

you, you and Tom.

[Gus] Pool table's open. Let's go shoot some pool.

Oh, yeah, sure, sure. Ladies, you want to play?

- Yeah, l... Sure. L... I haven't played for a, for a long time. - Uh, no. No, no, no, no.

You guys go ahead. This is girl talk.

No? Okay.

We're gonna stay. We're gonna have another drink.

So... So what do you think?

What do I think about what?

About that man, sweetie.

That big, male man who's staring at you. About that man, sweetie.

That big, male man who's staring at you.

Oh, I don't think...

Me? What do I think?

- L... - Okay, okay, okay. Forget it.

I gotta take a leak. Come on. Danny, two more drinks.

So, Frankie calls again today.

Same old shit. "I love you.

"Please forgive me. I wanna come home.

Waah, waah, waah," like a little fucking kid.

- [Toilet Flushes] - So finally, I say, "Frankie..." Waah, waah, waah," like a little fucking kid.

- [Toilet Flushes] - So finally, I say, "Frankie..."

"what the fuck does it take for you to wake up?

"Hmm? There's a freshly opened can of coffee under your nose.

"The kid doesn't wanna see you. He calls the mailman 'Daddy.'

"I can't stand you. I don't love you.

How clear is that, huh?"

So he's being all nice, right? But as soon as I say I don't love him, he loses it.

"You do too love me. I know you love me."

I don't know why I do this, but I have my hand over the receiver...

and I'm laughing my fucking ass off.

I know what Frankie looks like when he gets mad.

His face turns bright red.

So, finally... His face turns bright red.

So, finally...

he just blows a gasket.

So he just hangs up.

Why don't you let him see J.J.?

Are you crazy? He put his hands on me. He's not putting his hands on my kid.

Oh, come on.

Okay. Yeah, okay. So...

I'm breaking his balls a little bit.

But you know what? He deserves it. Screw him.

I know I might not be the perfect wife, but I ain't from Stepford.

Nobody hits me.

If I let him do it once, he'll always do it.

I gotta bust his chops.

You think I don't miss him? Think I'm not lonely?

As long as it takes, he's gotta know: My person is off limits to his hands.

Can I say something?

Hey, what the... Where the fuck are our drinks, Danny?

Am I invisible?

It's unbelievable.

Love, I have found, is temporary.

It's, uh...

It's stupid, but it's like a weed.

You know, if it's there, you don't have to pay that much attention to it.

It just... It just grows with just a little bit of water.

But if you really try...

you can kill it.

It...

It doesn't have a home, you know? It's transient.

If it's not wanted, it'll just move on.

I don't wanna butt in, but just be straight with your husband...

because...

I know you don't believe it...

but he will stop loving you.

[Grunts]

Nothing.

So, Mildred...

since we're being real truthful tonight, baring our souls and all...

I got a question for ya.

- [Cue Hits Ball] - Aw, fuck! I got a question for ya.

- [Cue Hits Ball] - Aw, fuck!

What's the deal with your daughter?

Why does she hate you so much?

Oh...

I don't think she hates me really.

- We're just so different. - [Balls Clacking]

[Ball Drops Into Pocket]

She's right at that age I can't stand.

She hates being told what to do...

and she does everything wrong.

[Ball Drops Into Pocket]

I don't blame her, really.

I've always preferred my son.

Anybody could tell that.

What are you telling me? You like your son the best?

Doesn't that violate a mother code?

Aren't you supposed to like all your kids the same?

Yeah.

But you never do.

[Ball Drops Into Pocket]

♪ [Continues]

Mildred, vous dansez?

- [Clears Throat] Dance? - Oui.

You know, these shoes are not the right kind...

And, uh, I don't listen to country music that often.

And if they're doing a Texas two-step, l-I can't.

That isn't the... two-step.

Uh...

Sure. Yes.

- Oui? - Okay.

- Um... - Voila.

[Jukebox] ♪Somethin' about what happens ♪

♪ When we talk ♪

♪ Conversation ♪

- ♪[Continues] - Have you ever been to Miami?

- Miami? - Yeah. No. - ♪[Continues] - Have you ever been to Miami?

- Miami? - Yeah. No.

Out of anywhere, I think I'd live in Miami.

Really?

I've been a lot of places driving a truck, a lot of places...

But Miami...

I always thought it was so dangerous.

I mean, that's what you hear on the news.

Well, no.

Yeah. Yes, it's a city like any big city, you know.

You get that everywhere, but I don't know...

No... You get that everywhere, but I don't know...

No...

No, I don't feel like it's dangerous.

It's beautiful.

Let me tell you.

Beautiful...

Like you can't imagine.

♪

Water and sun.

♪

I get down there two times a month...

And I'm looking forward to it.

♪ Well, I can't stay around ♪

- Spanish people are there from Cuba. - ♪[Continues]

A lot of dancing and singing.

Mmm.

The food is really good.

Climate is muggy, but I can live with that.

- Miami. - Yeah.

Yeah, Miami.

Okay.

- ♪Somethin'about what happens ♪ - It's very...

- ♪ When we talk ♪ - Romantic.

♪ Somethin'about what happens ♪

♪ When we talk ♪

♪ [Fades]

Thank you.

♪ [Jukebox Resumes]

[Sighs, Chuckles]

♪ [Woman Singing]

Can I call you?

E-Excuse me?

Can I call you?

No. It's not right.

Not good.

♪ [Continues]

But thank you.

[Chuckles]

Did you see Monica?

She left.

What?

She left with a boy, yeah.

- No. - Yeah.

She couldn't leave because we came together. That's ridiculous.

If you're lookin'for Monica, she's gone.

No, she... She's not gone.

Monica.

Monica, are you all right?

I know you didn't leave...

so you're here.

Monica?

Are you... sick?

[Sighs]

♪ [Continues]

She's gone.

She is, isn't she?

Yeah.

That's Monica. [Chuckles]

All right, come on. I'll take you home.

- You sure? - Mm-hmm.

Let me help you in.

I'm perfectly fine.

- I've got it! I had it... - There, now.

- I had it! - I know you did, Mildred.

[Radio] ♪ The sweeping ice that's flowing down ♪

♪ Someone left the cake out in the rain ♪

[Both Singing Along] ♪ I don't think that I could take it ♪

♪ 'Cause it took so long to bake it ♪

♪ And I'll never find the recipe again ♪

♪ Oh, no ♪

♪ [Continues Holding Note]

[Brakes Decompress]

[Engine Idling]

[Engine Sputters, Stops]

I had a good time tonight, Mildred.

You're a rare piece of work.

Hundred-percent woman.

Okay, that's it, buddy. That's enough.

I mean, enough is enough, you know.

You think I'm some little piece of chicken? No...

You got a lot of nerve!

You can just take me home!

All right, you can walk me...

Don't walk me inside and don't try to help me out of the door, because I can do it! Okay? All right, you can walk me...

Don't walk me inside and don't try to help me out of the door, because I can do it! Okay?

[Hits Sidewalk]

I'm fine. Okay.

[Footsteps]

Mildred.

I had a good time tonight.

Really?

Oh, I did too.

L...

Thanks.

Thank you for everything.

[Engine Starts, Revs]

[P.A. Announcer] Passengers for Flight 44 from New York, report to baggage...

- Hey! - Ohh! [Giggling]

How are you? Oh, I'm glad to see you.

Oh, hello, Ethan.

Mom, you look absolutely terrific.

- Doesn't she, honey? - Yes, she does.

- I hope you got plenty of rest because we have a huge week ahead of us. - We sure do.

- How are you feeling? - Great.

- "Great"? She feels great. - I know.

- [Laughs] How many bags you bring? - Four.

- Four. - But they're small.

Okay, Mom, I'm thinkin' you might wanna keep your eye open for a place...

just in case you like it.

'Cause, uh...

Jeannie and I, we've decided, both of us...

that, uh, we'd like you to live here.

Now, I know how you are about a house, so...

♪ So don't waste time on yesterday ♪

♪ Let yourself be free ♪

♪ Come away with me ♪

♪ Let's fly away ♪

♪ Nothing's in your way ♪

♪ Let's fly away ♪

Wow.

- Sorry about the mess. - Yeah, we haven't got things quite finished yet, Mom.

Yeah, not even close.

The furniture's on the way, but I think the idea is to keep it sparse. Yeah, not even close.

The furniture's on the way, but I think the idea is to keep it sparse.

No, not sparse. Just clean, remember? Minimalist.

- Cubist, right? - Eehhh, not cubist.

It should resonate cubism, yes, but really parallelist.

- Exactly. - Yeah. Okay. It should resonate cubism, yes, but really parallelist.

- Exactly. - Yeah. Okay.

Out there is San Francisco Bay...

the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz.

Down there's the Wharf.

But I don't want you to look at it from there. Come upstairs. Down there's the Wharf.

But I don't want you to look at it from there. Come upstairs.

- It's so beautiful. - Mom.

Here's the kitchen.

It's not much, really, but we eat out most of the time so we don't need that much. Here's the kitchen.

It's not much, really, but we eat out most of the time so we don't need that much.

- Cappuccino? - Nonfat milk. Mom?

- No, thank you, darling. - Come on, I want to show you something.

♪ [Ethan Humming]

Oh, yeah.

Here it is.

This whole floor is all yours, Mom.

Bedroom, bathroom, closet.

And if you'll come with me, I'd like to ask you something. Bedroom, bathroom, closet.

And if you'll come with me, I'd like to ask you something.

What does...

this do for ya?

Huh? Huh?

That's what I'm talking about.

This is your office, Mom, or, or your study...

or whatever you want it to be.

It's all yours.

It's pretty nice, huh?

Yeah, Jeannie designed it herself. It's pretty nice, huh?

Yeah, Jeannie designed it herself.

Chinatown, Mom.

A lot of different cities have Chinatowns, but this is the biggest one.

Looks just like China, doesn't it?

- Hey, Mom. What's goin'on? - Hi. Good morning.

We were waiting for you to come downstairs. You never showed up.

Oh, I get up so darn early, I didn't wanna wake you up.

- Wait, you want some coffee? - Coffee? Uh, no.

We'd love to, but we left the Benz parked in a handicapped zone.

♪

♪ Let's fly away ♪

♪ Nothing's in your way ♪

♪ Let's fly away ♪

Okay, Mom...

the bottom line:

We want you to live here with us in San Francisco.

We'd like you to live with us... we'd prefer that... We want you to live here with us in San Francisco.

We'd like you to live with us... we'd prefer that...

But I'm making so much money, if you want your own place I'd be happy to buy you one.

But I kinda need an answer, so what do you say?

Oh, I don't know.

I mean, it's very tempting...

but I, I, I should think about it.

You don't have to do that, Mom. but I, I, I should think about it.

You don't have to do that, Mom.

I know you. I know you love this place. I want you to be close to me.

We live in two cities. I wanna be able to see you.

Yeah, Ethan really would feel much more comfortable if you were here.

We want you, and we need you.

Jeannie's pregnant.

Oh.

- Oh, my word. Oh. Ohh! - [Ethan, Jeannie Laughing]

Honey... Ohh, l... Ohh!

- Ohh, I'm going to be a grandmother? - Mm-hmm.

Ohh... Oh, I just...

- Congratulations. Congratulations. - Thank you. Ohh... Oh, I just...

- Congratulations. Congratulations. - Thank you.

Best wishes and bravo! E-Everything that they've got!

Ohh, that is... Mildred, calm down here.

Yeah, have some wine, Mom. [Laughs]

- How many weeks are you? - Not long.

Just maybe about six weeks.

I am so proud. I am so proud.

- You've gotta start thinking of names now. - See? It'd be perfect. I am so proud. I am so proud.

- You've gotta start thinking of names now. - See? It'd be perfect.

You got your own place; you get to live in one of the greatest cities in the world;

and you don't have to miss your first grandchild growing up.

I think you should move in with us, because Jeannie doesn't know anything about babies.

You sell the house, you get a little money.

I'd be more than happy to help out.

I, uh...

Gosh, I don't know. You know? I, I, uh...

I don't think so, son.

Why not?

You know how people talk about reincarnation?

You know, how you die and then you come back as somebody else?

I never thought very much of that, really...

but, actually, why not?

You know?

I don't mean when... when you're dead.

I mean, right here in this life...

you get reincarnated.

You change.

Well, that's clear.

I know it's hard to understand...

but no.

I don't think I could stand any more babies for a while.

Well, what about that brat kid of that woman, uh, the party girl?

Would you rather look after her kid?

You really don't have to answer us right now.

- Why don't you go home and call us? - Excuse me.

Do you mind? Am I talking here?

This is between my mother and myself, so please stay the hell out of it. Thank you.

I'm sorry, Mildred.

Oh, that's all right, darling.

I've always given him all of my attention.

Maybe I did him a disservice...

spoiling him like that.

I love you, Ethan...

but I have a life at home.

I have friends, memories, roots.

And that fuckin' kid.

Who, J.J.?

Yeah, that's right.

I know it sounds crazy, but, uh...

he's my best friend.

[Knocking]

- Hi! - Hi.

Oh, hi! Didn't know you'd be back.

- How was it? - Oh, it was great.

What's goin' on with J.J.? Everything all right?

Yeah, fine, terrific. The best.

Come on in. I wanna show you something.

[Man] Hike! Two! Catch it. Turn around.

[Chattering Continues]

Ohh.

I did it.

I talked to Frankie. I was just straight with him.

He walked into the creamery like Rudolph-Fucking-Valentino.

He's got flowers and everything.

At first I buy into it, but then I say "Screw you."

I know I'm not a princess, but I'm not your fucking punching bag."

Fuck me once, fuck you. Fuck me twice, fuck me. I know I'm not a princess, but I'm not your fucking punching bag."

Fuck me once, fuck you. Fuck me twice, fuck me.

- Hut! - But he says he knows and he wants to talk.

And I know he's got the Indian sign on me...

but...

we're gonna try it again.

- I'm goin' to the end zone. - Thanks for taking care of Jay.

Did I say his dad can pick him up from school again? I didn't say that, did I?

Yeah, well, you're off the hook.

[Chuckles]

Unless you want to.

No, absolutely not.

- The boy should be with his father. - Right.

Right. You're right.

Whoa! You see that?

I wanna introduce you to Frankie. Whoa! You see that?

I wanna introduce you to Frankie.

Oh, no, don't disturb 'em.

I've, uh... I gotta... l...

I got some stuff to do.

[Knocking]

Hi!

Mildred, come on in. I'm in the kitchen.

Jay, you got a visitor here.

I'm cooking.

Sit down. You want a drink?

He's gonna be so happy to see you. Never stops talking about those books.

No drink, thank you. How are you? I'm glad to see you. How's Frankie?

Great. Hell, never been better.

He's been like an angel.

Picks up Jay from school, plays with him, talks to him about his job...

reads to him at night, puts him to bed.

He really missed him. We're doing pretty fucking good too.

Hate to jinx it. It's like the fucking Brady Bunch or something.

How about you? How you been? I haven't seen you in a while.

Fine, fine. Busy.

Hi, Auntie Mildred. I haven't seen you in a long time.

- What are you doing here? - I just happened to be on my way to the park...

and I have some sandwiches and cookies I don't think I can finish by myself...

so I thought maybe, if you weren't busy, you'd come along with me. and I have some sandwiches and cookies I don't think I can finish by myself...

so I thought maybe, if you weren't busy, you'd come along with me.

Oh. It's okay, Jay.

He has baseball practice with his dad at 4:30.

Oh, is that what that long face is about?

Don't worry about that. We can do it anytime.

We can go tomorrow, if you'd like.

I'm sorry, Auntie Mildred. I have Cub Scouts tomorrow.

Okay. Good.

Wow! I c... that's pretty exciting.

I didn't know you were big enough for Cub Scouts.

Yeah, it's with my school.

And this weekend I'm gonna visit my grandma's house with my mom and dad.

You can come too. We can read books and play and spell and stuff.

You can show my dad. He doesn't read very well.

Well... yeah. Maybe.

Maybe, Jay.

Well, I gotta go. I'm goin' to the park.

I love you, Auntie Mildred.

I love you too, sweetheart.

Dad, can we go to the park and see if Auntie Mildred is still there?

She said she had extra sandwiches...

and I know the spot where she likes to sit.

It'll be really easy to find her.

Yeah, we can do that.

Pick up them.

Come on, go see if she's there.

[Ducks Quacking]

[Sighs]

[Murmuring]

[Laughs]

[Murmuring Continues]

Excuse me.

- ♪ This flower is scorched this film is on ♪ - [Continues Murmuring]

♪ On a maddening loop ♪

Excuse me.

♪ These clothes don't fit us right ♪

♪ I'm to blame ♪

- ♪It's all the same ♪ - Yeah?

♪ It's all the same ♪

Vodka Martini. Double, please.

♪ You come to me with a bone in your hand ♪

♪ You come to me with your hair curled tight ♪

♪ You come to me with positions ♪

♪ You come to me with excuses ♪

♪ Ducked out in a row ♪

♪ You wear me out ♪ ♪ Ducked out in a row ♪

♪ You wear me out ♪

♪ You wear me out ♪

♪ We've been through fake breakdowns ♪

♪ Self-hurt ♪

♪ Plastics, collections ♪

♪ Self-help, self-pain ♪

♪ EST, psychics fuck all ♪

♪ I was central I had control ♪

♪ I lost my head ♪

♪ I need this ♪

♪ I need this ♪

Excuse me. [Clears Throat]

- ♪A paperweight ♪ - One more time.

♪ Junk garage ♪

- ♪ Winter rain a honey pot ♪ - [Groans]

♪ Crazy, all the lovers have been tagged ♪

[Chattering]

♪ A hot line A wanted ad ♪ [Chattering]

♪ A hot line A wanted ad ♪

♪ Crazy what you could've had ♪

♪ It's crazy what you could've had ♪

♪ It's crazy what you could've had ♪

♪ I need this I need this ♪

♪ It's crazy what you could've had ♪

♪ Crazy what you could've had ♪

♪ I need it I need this ♪

♪ It's crazy what you could've had ♪

♪ It's crazy what you could've had ♪

♪ I need this ♪

♪ I, I ♪

♪ Need this ♪

♪ It's crazy what you could've had ♪

♪ I need this I need this ♪

♪ It's crazy what you could've had ♪

♪ Crazy what you could've had ♪

♪ I need this ♪

♪ I need this ♪

Annie?

Annie?

What are you doing?

It's dark in here.

Hi, Mom.

Oh, it's so good to see you.

You look beautiful.

Really.

My beautiful daughter.

Mom, I wanna come home.

What?

L-I got a job down at the bookstore on Harris Street.

I was thinking of going to Saddleback and getting a degree.

You're doing it.

All the right things.

Job, school.

Although I think you should get into something involving mathematics.

You always had a very high aptitude for that, even though you never studied.

You don't wanna be stuck behind a typewriter forever.

[Sighs] Mom, I need a place.

I'm selling the house, honey.

I'm sorry.

Selling?

I had an offer, and I'm selling.

- I have to be out by the end of the month. - Why?

I mean, uh...

You can't sell the house. I mean, for what?

What are you gonna do, live in an apartment?

The house is paid for. This is our home. What are you gonna do, live in an apartment?

The house is paid for. This is our home.

No.

This was your father's and my house, but now it's sold.

What are you going to do?

I mean, uh...

What are you do... Where is your head?

I don't know...

but I'll tell you when I find it.

You're nuts. You know that?

There is something really funky goin' on here...

something bad funky. There is something really funky goin' on here...

something bad funky.

[Bottle Opens]

Do you remember when it used to be very early and cold?

Or in the afternoon?

And I would see Dad and...

I would ask him when he was goin' to work.

I was always rushing him because I didn't want him there.

He would laugh, but you...

You could tell he was upset.

I don't know why I did that.

I know Dad and I were never very close.

He loved me and this and that, but...

we were never very close, were we?

Do you think I hurt his feelings?

Little kids get jealous. They want all your attention all the time.

I wouldn't worry about it.

It was really a lot of fun...

with you, Mom.

Sometimes.

Anyway...

there's a lot of things that I wish I could do over. Anyway...

there's a lot of things that I wish I could do over.

Bye.

You're not gonna stay?

No.

Good-bye, my angel.

I'll give you a call.

- Need any money? - Mm-hmm. No, Mom.

I'm okay.

[Phone Ringing]

- Yes? - Hello, Millie.

Tommy Bellaveau here.

I was thinking about dinner...

and thought how much better it would taste dining with you.

Are you busy?

I could use the conversation.

I need a half an hour.

I heard you're really great with kids.

I get along great with them when they're little...

but I just drive 'em crazy when they get older.

I can see why too, you know, because I just tell 'em too much.

But they stay home too long also.

If this was still an agricultural society, they'd be out at 16.

They'd be married and starting their own family.

There I go.

How's J.J.?

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

You know, uh, his father moved back in with Monica.

- They're very happy. - Oh.

They worked it out. That's great. - They're very happy. - Oh.

They worked it out. That's great.

- Yes, it is. - Great.

Listen, uh...

I was thinking about getting a place in town.

You know, just a place. I was thinking about getting a place in town.

You know, just a place.

Uh, well, I don't know...

- You're moving? - Mm-hmm.

And where to?

Um, l... I don't know.

My son is living in San Francisco now.

He's got a new job. He makes lots of money. He's very successful.

He wants me to move up there.

- H-He needs me. - That's great.

But I don't know.

Maybe Miami.

- Mmm. - Hmm? [Chuckles]

Miami.

[Brakes Decompress]

[Engine Sputters, Shuts Off]

- Good night. - Good night.

I'll call you, okay? Huh?

Millie.

I had a good time, Millie.

[Engine Starts]

So Frankie sets up this whole big thing.

It's great.

This whole unbelievable romantic evening.

It's about 10:00... This whole unbelievable romantic evening.

It's about 10:00...

and J.J.'s out.

He puts on this music... Chet Baker. and J.J.'s out.

He puts on this music... Chet Baker.

- Wow. - I'm looking at him like, this can't be Frankie.

Who is this guy?

Then he goes to the freezer where he's been hiding this bottle of champagne. Who is this guy?

Then he goes to the freezer where he's been hiding this bottle of champagne.

He hands it to me, picks me up, Carries me into the bedroom.

[Giggles] I mean, he lifted me.

So I'm on the bed...

he's on top of me, things are going pretty good, you know...

except I can't get this bottle of champagne open.

I'm pulling and I'm thumbing. Can't get it open.

I hand it to him. He can't get it open either.

Goes into the kitchen, sticks a corkscrew in it...

it explodes.

Glass, everything.

We wind up sifting our champagne through a tea strainer.

So finally, we get back into bed;

I'm half naked; he gets a phone call.

Oh, fuck! Right? I'm sitting there like an asshole.

I hear him from the other room.

He says, "Call me back in an hour. Better make it two."

"Better make it two"? That was so incredibly sweet.

So he runs back into bed, we have this incredible sex.

- I mean, it was incredible. - [Boxes Sliding]

[Panting] That's great. - I mean, it was incredible. - [Boxes Sliding]

[Panting] That's great.

No, I mean it was un-fucking-real.

But that's not it. He's making the time for me, you know?

It's the effort.

Yeah. The effort.

Hey, l-I get the feeling you want me to stop talking.

- Want me to shut up? - Yeah.

[Grunting]

Frankie and me, we're gonna make it, you know.

We wanna make it. I know I do.

And if he doesn't... he does now, but if he doesn't later, that's okay.

It's out in the open, it's honest.

- Just no more of that hitting shit, you know. - Yeah.

- 'Cause that builds up and that's no good for anybody. - Right.

That just explodes. Fuck that. That's over.

- Right? - Right.

Yeah, I'm right. Yeah. That's good.

I'm good, and the job's good. Yeah, I'm right. Yeah. That's good.

I'm good, and the job's good.

Got that dicked.

And...

I forgot to tell you, my mother called the other day.

She has this way of pushing my buttons. She does it real good.

I'm talking to her...

and she's doing her fucking guilt, head trip, whatever, bullshit... I'm talking to her...

and she's doing her fucking guilt, head trip, whatever, bullshit...

and I don't respond.

I don't do anything. L-I mean, I don't not respond on purpose.

It's just, I'm at a point where it doesn't affect me anymore, you know?

Yeah, I know you know. Yeah.

So she can get all bent, but that's her problem.

Hook's outta my mouth.

That's right.

Hello.

Hi. Come on in.

- [Frankie] All packed up and ready to go, huh? - Almost.

Isn't there something you wanted to talk to Mildred about... in private?

Come on, we talked about it, huh?

- We'll wait outside. - No, we'll go outside.

Come on, Jay.

[Door Opens, Closes]

Okay.

I wanna say thank you to you...

'cause you took care of me, helped my mom...

and you're also very nice to me and you're my friend.

So I should say thank you.

Hey, what are you doing?

You don't have to thank me.

We're friends.

You're my best friend. You're my main man.

You don't have to say anything if you don't want to.

It's okay.

You know how I think...

and I know how you think.

I love you, Jay.

It'll be okay.

Am I ever gonna see you again?

I sure hope so.

We never did finish those encyclopedias, did we?

No.

Well, I gave 'em to your mom.

You can have her read 'em to you, if you want to.

Okay.

Remember when you sang me that "Doggie in the Window" song...

where you changed the animals and I didn't know how some of the animals sounded...

and we laughed?

Yes.

That was fun.

Mm-hmm.

I liked that.

Me too.

Well, good-bye.

Good-bye.

God, you're really leaving.

No more Auntie Mildred.

What a thing.

Ah, who knows? Maybe one day.

You never know.

Fucking Mildred.

Did you forget anything?

No, of course not. Who am I talking to? [Sniffles]

Do you want me to stay? Because I'll stay.

Yeah, I think I should stay.

No, it's okay.

It's all done.

I'm gonna go then.

[Sighs]

Hey, are you okay?

Um... yeah.

No. [Sniffles]

Fuck.

We'll see where it all goes. Fuck.

We'll see where it all goes.

Yeah.

Good-bye, Millie.

- Give me a ring and let me know how you're doing, okay? - I will.

Okay, uh, is that it?

Okay, Mrs. Hawkes. Sign right here.

Thanks for the money. It was really too much.

Don't worry, I won't go spending it all in one place.

It's your money. You do what you want with it.

Okay, enough. I can't stand it.

I wanna know where you're going.

It's a secret.

That's it? You're just gonna leave without saying good-bye?

Good-bye.

Oh, Annie, I'm so excited. I can't believe it.

You look beautiful, Mom.

♪ Just when everything's in order and good ♪

♪ Things fall apart ♪

♪ Just when life should be resolving ♪

♪ I'm back at the beginning ♪

♪ And it comes back to the heart ♪

♪ I'm not really sad ♪

♪ I'm not runnin' I'm lookin' ♪

♪ Did I tell you I kept all your letters and cards ♪

♪ There's just nothin'left for me to do here ♪

♪ But unhook the stars ♪

♪ There's just nothin'left for me to do here ♪

♪ But unhook the stars ♪

♪ Do you remember when I told you ♪

♪ All that I could ♪ ♪ Do you remember when I told you ♪

♪ All that I could ♪

♪ It seemed like too much ♪

♪ I was livin'your life ♪

♪ Hopin'you'd never fall ♪

♪ lf I held on tight enough ♪

♪ Let it go now ♪

♪ 'Cause like a passport to anywhere ♪

♪ With time on my hands ♪

♪ I can make a new start ♪

♪ I just didn't want to stay here ♪

♪ And unhook the stars ♪

♪ I just didn't want to stay here ♪

♪ And unhook the stars ♪

♪ Don't worry for me ♪

♪ It's just I'm inspired ♪

♪ Waitin'in the wings ♪

♪ Makes me drunk with possibilities ♪

♪ Rivals my memories ♪

♪ I didn't wanna stay here ♪

♪ And unhook the stars ♪

♪ I just didn't wanna stay here ♪

♪ And unhook the stars ♪ ♪ I just didn't wanna stay here ♪

♪ And unhook the stars ♪

♪ Everything's in order and good ♪

♪ Things fall apart ♪

♪ Just when life should be resolving ♪

♪ I'm back at the beginning ♪

♪ And it comes back to the heart ♪

♪ I'm not really sad ♪ ♪ And it comes back to the heart ♪

♪ I'm not really sad ♪

♪ I'm not runnin' I'm lookin' ♪

♪ Did I tell you I kept all your letters and cards ♪

♪ There's just nothin'left for me to do here ♪

♪ But unhook the stars ♪

♪ There's just nothin'left for me to do here ♪

♪ But unhook the stars ♪

♪ Mmm-mmm ♪

♪ Don't wanna stay here ♪

♪ And unhook the stars ♪

♪ Didn't wanna stay here ♪

♪ And unhook the stars ♪

♪ I didn't wanna stay here ♪

♪ And unhook the stars ♪ ♪ I didn't wanna stay here ♪

♪ And unhook the stars ♪

♪ [Humming]

♪ [Fades]