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The dream
is always the same.

No one's around, I
don't know where I am,

but I know you left
something for me.

My 22.

I know it's you, Mitch.

And there you are.

I can't reach you.

Your mother
called me yesterday.

She seems to think
you're doing better,

that maybe these sessions
aren't necessary anymore.

Mason.

Do you think your
mother's right about that?

She's my step-mother.

Right, sorry.

Anywho, she suggested that
Mitchel's wake this afternoon

might be the closure
that you need.

Vanessa doesn't even
want to have the wake.

You call your
step-mother Vanessa?

Not to her face.

I see.

It's my professional
opinion that

matters of emotional
and spiritual...

Stay in shape.

You know what I mean?

How are you grieving
for your brother, Mason?

What do you mean?

I'm asking, for example,
have you cried for him yet?

No.

Not even once?

Why is that, do you think?

I don't need to.

Sometimes we think
we don't need something

that might actually help us.

Do you think it's
possible for us

to communicate with the dead?

You mean Mitchel?

I've been seeing
him in my dreams.

I think that's very
common when we lose a loved one.

I think he's trying
to tell me something.

I think God will
guide him to you.

How?

Let's pray about this, hm?

Dear Lord.

We come to you on this day
of young Mitchel's wake.

We ask that you watch
over Mason and his family

as they remember
and cherish their-

Pastor Rob
doesn't believe me.

He doesn't even ask God
to help me find you.

Show him the
way to healing as only-

Sometimes I think I
have more faith than he does.

Please, Mitch.

I know you're there.

18, 19, 20, 21.

Knew it.

There's a problem!

Of course.

What is it, Molly?

We're short something.

Hey, Mollypop, relax,
don't worry about it.

But we put 21 items
on the grocery list,

and there's only 20 items
in the grocery bags.

I think we checked
at the store, sweetie.

But I counted twice.

Okay, what did we forget?

I don't know.

I hope it's the
turkey gizzards.

I put those on the list!

Nothing personal, Mollypop.

Grandmother, stop
calling me that!

Hey, hey, hey.

Show some respect.

My name is Molly.

Besides, we got the gizzards.

Damn it.

Loretta.

That's one dollar, I'm
adding it to the list.

I have never heard

a grandmother and granddaughter
bicker like you two.

Gizzards was
Mitchel's favorite.

Yuck!

Must've gotten
that from Vanessa.

All right, can we just
drop the gizzards please?

I'm sure we'll be fine
with the things we did get.

Mother?

Yes?

Please don't yell at
me, but I know what it is.

What?

The candles.

Molly, don't we
have those at home?

No, I checked.

All right.

Well, Pastor Rob
is coming at 4:30,

which means we don't
have time to go back.

No!

Look, Molly, I know
that you've worked

really hard planning this wake,

but maybe we can just
skip the candles, okay?

But it's part of the ceremony!

All right, do you just want
to cancel the whole thing?

Of course not!

Vanessa, please.

Any excuse.

Let me try her brother,

he should be finished
with his church by now.

Mother, it's illegal to
use your phone while driving.

Yes, I know.

But this is the only way
we're gonna get the candles.

Just, please pick up.

Please pick up.

Grandpa?

In here.

I'm just headed out
to the basketball court.

Are you an imposter?

Grandpa.

You must be an imposter.

My grandson hasn't been out
to the courts in months.

Well, I'm going today.

You gonna be back for dinner?

Maybe a little late.

Well, take your phone.

Why wouldn't I bring my phone?

Just take your
phone and call me

if it starts getting
dark before you get back.

Love you.

We were only 4 when we
started tricking people,

right after mom died.

Do you remember that?

No one was paying attention
after the funeral.

I put on those stupid overalls
that you loved so much,

took a marker,

and drew her picture on
the wall in your room.

Dad caught me, but
he didn't say a word.

He thought nothing was more fun

than making people
believe that you were me.

But then you didn't
want to do it anymore.

I never knew what happened,

just grown out of it, I guess.

But then there was
that last time.

Oh, Jesus.

I thought you were Vanessa.

Hey, Mason, I need your help.

What's up?

Is tomorrow your short day?

Yeah?

Could you cover my
last period for me?

You want to switch?

What class?

Biology.

Grier?

Dude, he hates me.

No, look, he's not gonna
ask you any questions.

But his
class is so boring!

Look, I wouldn't
be coming to you

if it wasn't important.

Well, what it is?

Look.

I can't tell you right now,

but I will, all right?

Can you please just
trust me on this?

Please?

Thomas?

That's me.

Okay.

What should I do with my bag?

Oh!

I got it.

Hey, are you an actor?

What?

I mean, you look like
you can be an actor.

Oh, yeah, you know...

I am.

Cool.

I'm an actor.

So-
- I work in tech.

Oh, tech.

People must hate you.

Thanks.

No, I didn't...

I don't, I just-

You work for tech.

I do.

Sorry.

Do you like it?

Working for-
- Driving people places?

Uh, yeah.

Well, so far.

My first day.

Really?

I wouldn't lie.

So, what brings you out here?

Um, I'm going to
my parents' house.

Well, my dad and step-mom.

Oh, sounds like trouble.

Perceptive.

Actor.

Right.

Well, if it's anything like
visiting my mom and step-dad,

I'm usually trying
to run the other way.

I don't have a
choice this time.

Did you grow up here?

Mhm, born and raised.

Cool, me too.

Where'd you go to high school?

Orchard.

Oh.

Connolly.

Class of 2011.

'09.

Nice.

Hey, could you just
drop me off at Howard's

around the corner?

Oh, yeah.

I know where it is,
it's just kind of far

from where you dropped
the destination point.

Yeah, I know.

I guess I could
reschedule the-

No, no, no, don't do that.

Just like, yeah, go ahead
and charge for the full ride.

No, I mean that
wouldn't be fair, I-

It's totally fine.

Did I do something wrong?

No, no, not at all.

I figured there'd be like
a crystal ball or something.

That is only for show.

All right, um...

What do I need to tell you?

Nothing.

Just give me your hand.

You have experienced a loss.

Well, good news is, you're
headed in the right direction.

What if someone's trying
to communicate with me?

Well, if the deceased
are trying to reach you,

they'd have to find me.

Okay, well, what about
like summoning them?

It doesn't work like that.

Now, they can choose
to do it through me,

but I can't make them.

There are a lot of quack
mediums out there son,

I am not gonna try to fool you.

But if you sense someone's
trying to reach you,

then they probably are.

Oh my God.

22.

Powerful number.

Turn your dreams into reality.

I've been dreaming about it.

Dreaming?

You know anything
about numerology, son?

The truth seeker is
represented by the number 7.

Now, you divide
22 by the number 7

and you get an
approximation of pi.

Definition of a perfect circle.

But it's just an approximation,
an imperfect circle.

If you're dreaming about 22,

you may be seeking the
other half of that circle.

But, honey, there's
some not-so-good news.

Someone's unhappy with you.

My brother?

I don't know.

It has something to do
with your brother anyway.

But this'll help.

Take it, it's yours.

Will it protect me?

No one thing can
truly protect us,

but it'll guide you.

Father?

Oh, hi, sweetie.

I was just...

Whenever anyone leaves
a message on his wall,

a notification-

I thought we weren't supposed
to go into Mitch's room.

Well, I was thinking
that it might be nice

if we found something of his

to share with everyone today.

Like a picture?

That's a great idea.

I hope you're planning
to get dressed soon.

The wake starts at 4:30.

Don't you worry.

What are you two up to?

I was just looking for a
picture of Mitch to share.

Did you get the groceries?

We did.

Molly, what is that?

Delivery for Mason.

Here, let me see it.

Where's grandma?

Could you go help her
with the groceries, please?

Maybe it's time to
start thinking about

clearing out this room.

What?

Just a thought.

Let's just
focus on honoring him today.

I didn't know
you were so invested.

Well,
of course I am.

Okay!

Who's planning to take a shower?

'Cause we only got 38
minutes and two showers.

Molly, there's
no need to yell.

Grandmother!

Present!

Okay, we need to
figure out the showers.

Pastor Rob in 38
minutes and counting!

♪ Your heartache, it kills me ♪

♪ But your lovin',
it thrills me ♪

I'll give you 5 stars.

Thanks, me too.

Oh, let me pop the
trunk and I'll-

Oh, no, it's
okay, I'll get it.

Hey, why don't you leave it?

What?

I'll wait for you.

Don't do that, that's silly.

No, you still have like
2 miles until your parents.

Here.

I just had them made up.

You're the first
one I'm giving it.

Thank you.

Just give me a call
when you're done.

Do you want to get a drink?

So, what kind of
acting do you do?

Um, mostly stage,
and community theater.

I did drama in high school.

I wasn't very good.

I didn't do any
acting in high school,

but now I'm thinking
about moving down to L.A.

Oh, brother.

What?

I hate L.A.

Everybody hates L.A.,
but that's where you go.

I guess so.

What kind of tech do you do?

I'm working on an app,

helps you find parking
in urban areas.

Startup.

Uh huh.

So, do you always
have a cocktail

before you see your family?

Don't worry, I have
at least two, so...

I haven't been
home in a while,

not since my little
brother died 8 months ago.

I'm sorry.

It's okay.

Thank you.

My little sister convinced
my parents to hold this wake,

and like hardly anyone's
invited, and so typical.

How did he...

I'm sorry, I shouldn't-

Overdose.

Officially ruled accidental.

But you're not so sure?

He was a nervous kid,
but also really strong.

I think in some ways he
held the family together.

And then he started
taking these painkillers

or sedatives or some shit.

I might need this.

Oh, you look nice, sweetie.

Are those pretzels, Mother?

Yes.

Nope.

They go on the left.

You see, the foods go salty,
then sour, and then sweet,

and last bitter.

So they go on the left.

Okay, I'll try
to be more careful.

Where do olives go?

Um, right.

I think you're
missing umami, Mollypop.

What?

Umami.

Umami.

Mother?

Beats me.

You're making that
up, Grandmother!

I'm not, it's
missing from your plan.

Molly!

Wonderful, Loretta.

It's a
teachable moment.

There you are.

I found this.

I was thinking we could
put out a picture of Mitch.

Oh, he looks happy.

Does this pass inspection?

Hi, handsome boy.

How do you spell it?

U-m-a-m-i.

I think.

You don't think I
should wear more black?

Of course not, it's cliche.

You are gonna wear a coat?

Not if I can avoid it.

I thought you were invested.

You look fine.

It is real!

Okay, let's just not
worry about it, okay, Molly?

But I want to have
all the flavors!

Tastes, dear.

I want to have all the tastes.

All right, let me see.

I don't see umami here.

Okay, okay, let's see what
we can find in the kitchen.

Oh, dear.

Don't tell me you fell
off your bike again.

Don't worry about it.

Oh, no!

Not today, Mason!

Not today!

Cheese and rice.

He's
just embarrassed.

He'll be fine.

Mother?

Richard?

I'll go talk to him.

You know he
won't listen to me.

He'll be okay.

Here.

Oh, it says that tomatoes
and soy sauce count.

Are you gonna tell me
why we're doing this?

After, I told you.

All right, give me the shirt.

Just meet me back
here after class

and I'll give it back
to you, all right?

Cool.

I'm definitely Mitch now.

Take my picture.

You okay?

Yeah, I'm fine.

Who did this to you?

No one.

Don't try and tell me
this is a bike accident,

I know what a punch looks like.

What'd you get, mugged?

No.

Okay.

You know the guy?

You're gonna have to
talk to me, Mason.

They were just-

They?

These two guys.

You're picking fights now?

No, it was just stupid stuff.

Well, what stupid stuff?

Look, they're assholes!

Hey, watch your language.

They're just taking
care of something

that they needed to do, okay?

It's over.

You don't have to
worry about it anymore.

You're telling me
you took care of it?

Hm?

Well, I hope you at least got
in a few good punches, huh?

Let me see.

What's that?

A crystal.

Take it off.

Mason.

You're not taking
pills, are you?

No.

Let me see your bag.

No.

Just give it back!
- Let go!

Everything okay?

Yeah.

His bike got caught
on the train tracks.

Is the bike okay?

Not a scratch.

Your sister wanted to know

if you remembered the candles?

Mason, it's hard for
your dad sometimes too.

To see you like that,

with your face
bruised, and you know.

I do.

A package came for you.

Oh, thanks.

Didn't know you'd
ordered anything.

Yeah, it's for the wake.

Well, better get dressed.

Hey!

That's my phone, you dipshit!

Fuck you, Andrew!

Faggot, you're
gonna pay for that!

You're dead, Mason!

God damn it!

Hey.

What the hell was that?

I fucked up.

Mitch, I saw you and Andrew.

What's going on?

I was just trying to fix it.

Fix what?

Andrew, he took
these pictures.

They're nothing,
just stupid stuff.

And you're in them?

Yeah.

With Jameson?

Andrew's got P seventh period,

and I had this idea I
can get into his locker

and you know, get his
phone and delete them.

And he just caught me.

Shit.

So, I panicked, and
I just smashed them.

And he thought it
was me, didn't he?

God damn it, Mitch.

Why'd you have to
pull me into this?

Now Andrew and his
asshole friends

are gonna be after me!

I'm sorry.

God, why do you have to
be such a fucking pushover?

You're so stupid!

You sound like dad.

Well, if you're
gonna be an idiot...

God.

Why do you always have
to do the stupid thing,

and then I have to
pull you out of it?

You know what?

Fuck you, Mitch.

I'm so fucking done
with your shit.

Mason, don't do that, please.

Don't shut me out!

Mason!

Mason!

I know Mitchel is with you now

and that you're both
looking down on us.

Guide us today as we
honor his memory and life.

Megan.

I was praying.

Don't let me interrupt.

I'm finished.

Thank you, Lord.

Amen.

You look well.

So do you.

Bullcrud.

I'm so glad you're here.

Thank you, Grandma.

You needed a break.

I did.

I don't think your
parents understand.

I doubt it.

Is Mason here?

In his room.

Took a spill on his bike
again, hit his face.

Oh my God.

I know.

Hello, Megan.

Hello, Molly.

What you got there?

A taste of umami.

Did you know that's
the name of a restaurant

in San Francisco?

Let me help you out with that.

No.

It goes on the farthest right.

I'm sorry.

What happened to that
goofy kid I used to know?

We weren't sure you'd make it.

Didn't know an
RSVP was require.

No matter.

We won't be serving
alcohol at this event.

Great.

No hidden flasks on me.

I wasn't asking.

You two are being
nasty to each other!

No, we're not, sweetie.

This is just how we catch up.

Is that what you're
planning to wear?

I have a change of clothes.

Good.

Because Pastor Rob is coming.

I'm so glad Pastor
Rob is coming.

I want to be just like him.

Only I want to be
a Catholic priest.

I'm afraid girls can't
be priests, Mollypop.

Then I'll be the
first girl priest.

Pope Francis will allow
it, don't you think?

Molly, please stop
saying that, we're Baptist.

I know!

Can you two
come help me in the kitchen?

Hi, Dad.

Hello, Megan.

How are you?

Fine.

I thought we would've
seen you before now.

It's really hard for
me to get away from work,

I tried.

You could try harder.

We haven't seen you since
you mouthed off to Vanessa

at the funeral.

Our family plots are not-

Stop it.

Not now.

Am I not welcome here today?

Of course you are.

I'm changing!

It's Megan.

Come in.

I figured you were skipping.

So did Vanessa.

She wishes.

And Dad.

Screw both of them.

Hey, Dad loves us.

I heard you were
in a bike accident.

Yeah, it's nothing.

You should put
some ice on that.

I already did.

You know you're
why I'm here, right?

Thanks.

It's been super crazy at work.

Yeah, I pretty much
order takeout every night

and I'm only home to sleep, so.

I understand, Meg.

I do.

I love you.

Can
somebody get that?

It's Pastor Rob and Sheila.

I can!

I'll get it!

Are you with the pastor?

No, I'm Jameson.

Hello, Jameson.

How can I help ya?

I'm here for the wake.

Isn't it today at 4:30?

Yeah, that's the
right day and time.

I received an invitation.

Well then, come on in.

Uh, cupcakes.

Oh, mm.

Did you make these?

No.

Well, I don't bake either.

You're all right by me, Jameson.

Please tell me you brought
some with sprinkles.

Oh, they're in there.

Don't you worry.

This is Jameson.

May we help you?

He
received an invitation

to our little gathering.

Oh.

Hello, Jameson, I'm
Richard Christensen.

Hello, sir.

You say you
received an invitation?

Yes.

Who sent you this invitation?

It was just a
card in the mail.

The invitation Molly made.

Ah.

Let me help you with that.

Thank you.

Sure was nice of you to
bring those cupcakes, Jameson.

Jameson?

I didn't know you were coming.

How are you, Mollysauce?

Good.

But I don't go by that anymore.

Oh.

I'm sorry.

I'm Mrs. Christensen.

It's nice to meet you.

Welcome!

Please, make yourself at home.

Thank you.

You'll have to excuse us,

we're still getting
things ready.

Richard, can you come
help me for a minute?

Are you still learning ballet?

No.

Do you want to see the table?

I organized all the
food by its tastes.

Sure.

Let's not bother him
with that, Mollypop.

What can I get you
to drink, Jameson?

Soda, juice?

I'm fine, ma'am.

But could I maybe
use your bathroom?

Of course-

Thank you.

It's right down...

But I guess you know.

What time is it?

Uh, 3:40.

I don't want to go.

Don't.

Your
step-mom might come home.

Not until 4:30.

And Mason's at swim practice.

You think he suspects?

Probably.

You should just tell him.

I will.

Oh...

I almost forgot.

I made this.

You made that?

Mhm.

Will you wear it?

If it matches my outfit.

Yeah.

Here.

What would your family
say if they found out

you were dating me?

Well, are we dating?

You're wearing the bracelet.

Yeah, if they found
out I was dating a guy,

they'd shit-

An African-American.

Well, I'm not even
supposed to be dating at all.

Then you better give
the bracelet back.

Jameson!

How's ballet, Mollysauce?

Good.

We worked on arabesque.

You want to see?

Sure.

Hey, Molly?

Remember, you can't tell
anyone you saw Jameson here.

I know, you've told
me like a hundred times.

Wow.

Now this is...

This is pirouette.

Hi, Mason.

Hey.

Who's this?

Hey, Jameson.

Mason.

You are?

A friend of Mitch's.

I'm showing him
my ballet moves.

Well, Mitch is supposed
to be watching Molly, so...

He's in his room.

Okay.

Should I continue?

Sure.

So this is pirouette.

Mitch, again?

What the hell are you doing?

Stop
bugging me about it.

Give that to me.

Fuck off, Mason!

Leave me alone.

Oh, I'm sorry.

It's okay.

I'm Mason.

We met once.

I'm Jameson.

I remember.

I didn't know you were here,

I thought it was the pastor.

Do you know why I'm here?

I invited you.

Oh.

Hey, Jameson.

Can I show you something?

I didn't really think
you'd want me here.

No, we do.

Where is everybody?

This is it.

Besides the pastor, and
his wife, she comes.

But yeah, I have a weird family.

What happened to your face?

Oh, it was a bike accident.

Ouch.

Want to know what I did today?

What?

I saw a psychic.

Cool.

She gave me this.

It's a crystal.

It's for protection.

Did she give it to you
before the bike accident?

She said I was
on the right path,

and then this showed up.

Pastor Rob told me to
find verses of comfort.

Sounds like a plan.

I found 7.

I think one will
work just fine.

Which one?

Well, which one do you
think is right for Mitchel?

Okay.

Vanessa!

A strange
kid shows up my doorstep-

Wearing a tie and
carrying cupcakes.

I'm just trying to explain-

It seems harmless enough.

We don't know what he's after.

I'm not sure

I know what you're
driving at, Vanessa.

Didn't you ever
wonder how Mitchel

got into drugs in
the first place?

Obviously Molly
knows this kid,

she's decided he should be here.

What if there are others?

Molly, sweetheart?

What's wrong, Mother?

We were just wondering,

did you invite any
special guests today?

No.

Well, what about
your friend Jameson?

I thought Mason invited him.

Molly, sweetie.

How do you know Jameson?

I'm not supposed to say.

What does that mean?

Molly, you need to tell us.

He used to come
over after school

when Mitchel babysat.

That's fine, Molly.

We just want to make
him feel welcome.

Why are they saying
those things about Jameson?

They just don't
know him yet, dear.

We're so glad
you both could make it.

We're so
glad to be here.

Pastor Rob and
Sheila are here.

Greetings, folks.

Hello, Loretta.

Hi, Molly.

Rob and I are so
sorry for your loss.

As Richard said,
Mitchel was just too

sensitive and yielding
for this world.

Isn't that right, honey?

Not in those words.
- Poor soul.

Perhaps this world was
just too sensitive for him.

Any matter, he's with God now.

Amen.

Wow, if it isn't
the man of the hour.

Hello, Pastor Rob.

Hello, Megan.

Thank you for your
condolences, Sheila.

We're happy to be with
family at this time, Megan.

Yeah, Sheila.

It's a good thing you
finally came along,

because for years I had
targeted Pastor Rob for myself.

Megan!

Could you come help me
in the kitchen please?

Didn't you just say all the
food's already out, Vanessa?

Yes, but I thought you
might want a glass of water.

And we can get some
for our guests.

Actually, Rob,
have you had a chance

to see Molly's display?

Not yet, no.

Let's see, what
do we got here?

Molly's got everything lined up

according to taste,
don't you, kiddo?

Well, it looks like we got
some salty right on the end...

Mm!

You want to try
something salty, Pastor?

I'm fine.

I think he's already
gotten a helping, Megan.

Oh, Sheila, I didn't
know you had it in you.

Okay, let's see...

We got sour over here,
we'll save that for Vanessa.

Looks like we got some sweet
over here in the middle.

Now that seems like
something we should try.

Megan, I didn't realize
I had a competitor.

Oh, you don't.

I'm just looking for a quickie.

Megan.

Maybe I should...

I'll get some water.

Goodness.

I'm sorry, Rob.

Nonsense, Vanessa.

These events are very
stressful for the family.

You're kind.

Are you ready for
the wake, Molly?

I've written my speech and
picked out a Bible verse.

You want to hear?

Why don't you surprise me?

Molly, why don't
you show me the verse,

and we can make it
our secret, yeah?

Hey.

What's wrong?

Nothing, I just really
wanted to see you.

Grandpa's sleeping.

I'm sorry.

Did you bring me anything?

Are you all right?

No, I'm just
feeling like shit.

What'd you bring me?

Just a couple of ibuprofen.

That's it?

I don't want to
get involved, Mitch.

I'm sorry.

Please don't judge me, Jameson.

Please.

I just really hate
being in that house.

What happened?

Do your parents know?

No.

Just spaces on my case.

I'll try and quit, okay?

I'm sorry.

Faggots.

Do you know that guy?

You
are dead, Mitchel.

It's weird to be here.

It's best to be
around his things.

Is that why you're
wearing his shirt?

I guess so, huh?

So this is why
you invited me here?

No.

I wanted to meet you.

You knew about us?

Of course.

Did Mitch tell you?

He didn't need to.

He told me you're not gay.

I'm not.

But that didn't change anything.

Do you ever get the feeling

that Mitch is
trying to reach you?

Since he died?

I think he's here.

I don't really
believe in that stuff.

No, look.

The instructions say
just to keep an open mind

and maintain good thoughts.

Okay?

Sit across from me.

Can I maybe just watch?

No, it takes both of us.

All right now.

Put your fingers
on it like this.

What's wrong?

Sorry.

Okay, now just don't force it.

All right?

Just let the board
answer itself,

and I'll ask the questions.

Okay.

Okay.

For starters...

Is anyone there?

Is anyone there?

Are you doing that?

Of course not.

Are you my brother, Mitchel?

This is freaking me out.

I know, my heart's racing.

Okay.

I don't think I can do this.

Yeah, you can.

You can, Jameson.

It's gonna be okay.

Just one last question.

Hey, Mitchel.

It's Mason.

And Jameson.

We wanted to know...

Are you mad at anyone?

Please, don't ask that.

It's important.

Are you mad at anyone?

I don't really like this-

I need to know, Jameson.

Mitch.

Mitch, please!

It's not gonna work
without you, Jameson.

I can't.

Do you even know how hard it is

to even look at you?

Jameson.

Look at me, man.

I'm sorry.

I know.

I'm sorry I ruined it.

Mason?

Yeah?

Everyone's here and waiting.

Yeah, sorry, we
were just talking.

Is that what you're
planning to wear?

Yeah.

Mason, I don't think
that's appropriate.

It's to honor him.

You know what?

Forget it.

You look fine.

We're about to start.

Are you good?

I don't know why
those two boys are hiding.

Now, Rob, what can
I get to drink?

Vanessa,
I already asked.

Well, I don't
see glasses in their hands.

Oh, Mitchel, hello.

That's Mason.

Oh.

Mason, Mason, I am so sorry.

No, it's okay.

No, really,
that's just unacceptable.

It happens a lot.

Jameson, this is
Pastor Rob and Sheila.

Hello.

Excuse me?

Can everyone gather
in the next room?

I've been waiting
to start the wake.

I
guess we're needed.

Does everyone have a candle?

I wanted white, but
Mason got green.

Okay, first of all,

I want to thank Pastor Rob

for allowing me to
conduct the wake today.

The verse I will be
reading is from Matthew,

chapter 11, verses 28-29.

"Jesus said, come unto
me all ye that labor

and are heavy laden, and
I will give you rest.

Take my yoke upon
you and learn of me,

for I am meek and
lowly in heart,

and you shall find
rest unto your souls."

Amen.

Wonderful choice
of verse, Molly.

Thank you.

Now, let's begin
the remembrances.

You have to light your candle

and then share your
memory about Mitchel.

Who wants to go?

I can say something.

Light your
candle, Grandmother.

Okay.

I don't think anyone
can argue that

Mitchel was a
compassionate soul.

As a young child, he
started volunteering

for the Special
Olympics every summer

when he could've been playing
baseball or video games.

I think we can all learn
something from that.

So, thank you for being an
example to us all, Mitchel.

Okay, I'll go.

Oh.

Mitchel always believed in me.

When I was young, he
taught me how to draw.

He also made me these cranes,

which I will always cherish.

When he babysat me after school,

he and Jameson treated
me like a friend.

I know he'll be waiting
for me in heaven.

I love you, Mitchel.

That was very sweet, Molly.

I guess I'll go next.

I don't have a long
speech prepared.

I just wanted to remember how-

Mother, candle!

Sorry.

I just wanted to remember
how creative Mitchel was.

He was always drawing or
painting or something.

I mean, Molly showed us
these paper cranes he made.

I certainly never learned
how to do anything like that.

I think he actually even
taught himself how to weave.

He had this leather bracelet
that he always wore.

But now I guess it
was buried with him.

Forgive me for interrupting,
Mrs. Christensen,

but actually I
made that bracelet.

Oh, I didn't know.

Sorry.

Well, that's what
I wanted to say.

Great, Mother.

Mason, your turn.

I'll pass.

You should honor
your brother, son.

I don't have
anything to add, Dad.

Maybe you can think
about it, Mason.

Um, Jameson!

Um, okay.

I was a little surprised
to receive an invitation.

Mason said I'm
welcome here today.

I'm grateful.

I only knew Mitch for a year,

but he was the best
thing in my world.

I moved here two years ago

to live with my grandfather
after my parents passed away.

It was hard.

And lonely.

But after I met
Mitch, I don't know...

When we were together,
I felt whole.

I didn't think anyone could
ever have that affect on me.

Take a break if
you need to, son.

No, I'm okay.

I may not have known him as
long as all of you, but...

I loved him.

Jameson, we know
you're hurting very much.

Let's just please be careful.

We know Mitchel was
a good friend to you.

Okay.

Good friend?

Mitchel was his boyfriend!

Molly, why
would you say that?

I saw them kissing!

Okay, Molly...

You shouldn't talk about things

unless you're sure you know
what you're talking about.

I'm sure!

Zip it, Molly.

Jameson, she doesn't
know what she's saying.

Sorry, did I-

Jameson, if I may,

I think we've gotten a
little off track here.

This isn't the place
to confess our sins.

We're all here to honor Mitchel.

Isn't that right, Molly?

So maybe we can
just focus on that,

and continue with
the remembrances.

Good idea.

Who would like to go next?

Wait a second, you guys
all just cut off Jameson.

It's okay, Mason.

Everyone, I've got a
remembrance to share.

It's from the nativity of the-

No, it's not okay.

I didn't even know Mitchel
had anyone in his life.

You seem lovely, and it's
really nice to meet you.

Thank you.

Mason's right, you
just cut him off.

I'm sorry, you're
right, you're right.

I'm sorry, Jameson.

Please, please.

What would you like to say?

I'm finished.

None of us knew what was
going on in Mitchel's life,

not really.

Maybe Jameson did.

Okay, Megan, let's not start.

Then help me
understand, Grandma,

why didn't any of
us get him help?

We would
have if we had known.

How could you possibly not...

It's all of our faults
that this happened.

That's a terrible
thing to say.

Megan, he
hid the pills from us.

It was an accidental
overdose, you know that.

Now, can we just please get
back to the remembrances?

I'm sorry, does anyone
really believe that?

Megan, honey.

He tried to reach
me that night.

Didn't you ever
wonder why I was here?

He called me.

Oh, no.

Oh, no, Megan.

Vanessa!

Meg, where are you?

I'm in trouble, God,
I miss you so much.

God, I wish you hadn't
moved to the city.

I really messed
up and I need you.

God, just please call me back,

I don't know what I might do.

Oh...

Meg.

There's another one.

Megan.

Show some respect.

Hey, it's me again.

Yeah, you could ignore
that last message,

I'm better now.

I'm just gonna go to sleep.

I love you, Megan.

That...

Doesn't prove anything.

Dad!

There's been a shock.

Obviously there's still
a lot of healing to do

around Mitchel's passing.

If I can give my humble opinion,

I think we should
all take a step back

and take a breath

before we say anything
we might regret.

Thank you, Pastor.

Loretta, of course I'm
happy to stay and help,

but I think maybe this is
a private family matter.

I think you're probably right.

Of course, Rob and I
are available to you,

any of you, whenever.

Thank you, Sheila.

I'll show you both out.

Mother!

What's going on?

Shh, shh, shh, shh.

Your sister thinks that
Mitch took his own life.

Why?

She's mistaken.

The medical examiner said
that it was an accident,

but now our pastor thinks that
his soul is burning in hell.

Molly, it's also possible
the coroner told us

what we wanted to hear.

Why would you want to
pollute a child with that?

Because it's true.

Isn't that a Christian virtue
you want her to understand?

Megan, you're drunk.

And you're making a
fool out of yourself.

This is a sacred event.

How dare you show up here

and do something so
selfish and impertinent.

Yes, we knew he was
having a hard time,

and we did what we could to...

So just stop looking
for someone to blame.

Too far out of
hand, please let-

Will everyone please
stop trying to shut me up?

She needs to hear this.

You left, Megan.

I was not the one
responsible for him.

Won't you just let
him rest in peace?

I just want to
understand what happened.

We know what happened!

And I have been trying to
hold this family together.

Now, I don't know
if you've noticed

your father and your sister,

but do they look normal to you?

And Mason is so depressed

that he won't even speak to us.

I don't want to
talk to you, Vanessa,

because you won't talk
about anything fucking real.

Mason!

What, Mason?

What won't we talk about?

You don't want anyone
to be fucking sad.

God, even when Mitch was alive,

you wouldn't even let us
talk about our dead mother!

Do you really think
he would be dead

if she was still here?

Why would you say that, Mason?

I hate you!

I hate you, Megan!

You both ruined everything!

Thank you everyone
for having me.

That poor kid.

You shouldn't have kept those
messages away from us, Meg.

Mason, Mason,
where are you going?

leave
him be, Vanessa.

Jameson!

I really need to clear out.

Look, my parents suck.

No reason for you to say that.

I really need to talk to you.

You could've told your
parents I was coming.

Screw them!

Don't you think that
was kinda messed up?

Look, I didn't want
them to have a say in it.

I'm talking about me, dude.

That was a messed up
thing to do to me.

I'm so screwed in
the head right now.

And your sister's message.

Do you really think-

No, dude, I think
he was just trying

to get rid of the pain.

It's just hard to take in.

Anyway, it shouldn't matter.

He broke up with me.

What?

The day, or at
least I think it was,

the day it happened.

So maybe I don't really
deserve to be here.

I didn't know.

I'm sorry.

No one bothered
to reach out to me.

I thought Mitch was just trying
to blow me off afterwards.

I texted, I called, nothing.

I was wrecked.

Finally, I just gave up,

figured he didn't want
anything to do with me.

Then I found out in
the stupidest way.

I was in biology class
sneaking on my phone

when the tea...

Somebody had posted
it on Facebook.

It was like
everything just froze.

The teacher was yelling at me,

telling me to put my phone down,

I couldn't move my arm.

My whole body went numb.

The teacher was staring at me,

everyone was asking me if
I was okay or something.

I couldn't say anything.

Then she looked at me like
I was dying or something.

Then I can't remember.

My whole head went blank.

Dark.

I'm sorry I didn't
reach out to you sooner.

Why did he push me away?

Maybe I could've helped him.

Hey, Jameson.

I think I need to
show you something.

We're not gonna do the
Ouija board again, are we?

You miss your brother,
don't you, Mollypop?

It's Molly.

Sorry.

I miss him too.

How come we're not
supposed to talk about him?

You are supposed to talk
about him, sweetheart.

No, we're not!

We did today, didn't we?

That was terrible!

I guess it was.

I hate it when they
yell at each other.

Me too, kiddo.

Mitchel wouldn't like it.

I think you're right.

What do you think
Jesus would do?

I think Jesus would forgive
and ask for forgiveness.

Before the sun
goes down, right?

That's right.

Do you think I would
make a good priest?

You would make a great priest.

The sun's going down.

You're right.

I just wanted to do
something nice for Mitchel.

I know you did.

But no one ever listens to me.

No one ever listens
to me either, sweetie.

Sorry, I didn't
know you were in here.

It is my room.

I was just here to get my
luggage, I'm leaving now.

Dad, are you okay?

I really didn't mean for
it to escalate like that,

I just thought you
had a right to know.

Mitchel...

Mitchel was always
a mystery to me.

And hell, you all were,

but Mitchel, Mitchel in
particular, he was...

He was always so
guarded, so vulnerable.

Even when he was little.

I know I was tough on him,

I just didn't want
him to be a victim.

And that made it worse,

that made him even
more vulnerable.

I think I hated him for that.

You didn't hate Mitch, Dad.

Then now, I find out some
kid I've never even met,

he knew my own son
better than I did.

You know...

They were mine.

The pills that he used.

So I'm just sitting here

trying to find exactly
where I failed as a father.

I love you.

And Mitch loved you.

Do you want me to stay?

No, you should go.

Are you sure?

Yeah.

Yeah, I'll be fine.

Grandma, I know
that was rough.

If what you say is true,

then Mitch has a very big
problem in the afterlife.

You don't want that, do you?

Of course not.

So let it be an accident.

Grandma.

Maybe it's best
for everyone's sake

if you wait a while before
coming back to visit.

Isn't that why everyone's
already pissed at me?

Maybe you're right.

You be good, Mollycakes.

I will.

You come see me some
time in the city, okay?

We'll eat at Umami.

Are we going to
have dinner tonight?

You hungry?

A little.

Well, you don't need
to worry about that.

I don't think
anyone's preparing it.

How come you let Megan
call you Mollycakes

and Jameson call you Mollysauce,

but you won't let me
call you Mollypop?

Because Jameson's my friend!

I can't be your friend?

You're my grandmother.

What about Megan?

That's different.

I miss the way you
and Mitch used to play.

Why?

Because, you two
were goofy together.

How?

The way kids should be.

You know, I still
want to be a kid.

You can't be a kid!

Oh, well, we'll
see about that!

Okay, you're hungry?

You want someone
to prepare dinner?

How about we do it?

That's the reception food!

We'll make a stew.

Start with a little salty,

and now we add some bitter.

Just gonna stand there staring,

or come help me?

What else?

What other tastes we got?

Um, sweet.

Put them in there.

But that won't taste-

Dump them in there!

I'm making a stew.

Oh, we're missing sour!

Mm!

And don't forget umami.

Mm!

Your turn to stir.

Oh, very good.

It's spilling.

That's okay, you're the chef.

Okay.

I think it's ready.

Gross.

How do you know
until you've tried?

It's okay.

Mm!

Wonderful!

I give up.

We're just letting
off a little steam.

Sorry, Mother.

I thought you might be hungry.

I'm okay.

You two were good to Mitchel.

Better than I was.

That's not true, Mother!

You'll see him
again one day, Molly.

Was there a funeral?

Yeah.

It was just teachers
and family and stuff.

Cancer, right?

Mitch told me.

Yeah.

How old were you?

I was four.

My parents are gone too.

Car accident.

I'm sorry.

Mitch told me you
pretended to be him

after the funeral.

And you drew a
picture on the wall.

Yeah, I wanted him
to get the credit.

I think I might be responsible.

That day...

He didn't just
reach out to Megan,

he came to me too.

But I was so pissed off at him.

God, I yelled at him.

I said things and
I pushed him away,

and then he was fucking gone.

Today some guys beat
the shit out of me

for something Mitch did,

and my dad told everyone
that it was a bike accident.

That's what we do in my family.

But the thing is, I wanted it.

I wanted it so
bad, I swung first,

and they beat the
fucking shit out of me.

But it was perfect.

Everything turned
to slow motion,

and I could taste the blood
filling up in my mouth,

and then I remember thinking

that this is gonna
be how I'm gonna die.

This is how I'm
gonna reach Mitch.

But then they just
fucking left me there.

I laid there wishing that
they'd just fucking come back

and finish it, but they didn't.

I'm never gonna be able
to reach him, Jameson.

Never gonna be
able to reach him.

I'm not gonna be able
to reach him, man!

Grandpa.

Do you need to go?

No, not yet.

Hey.

I want you to have this.

Are you sure?

Yeah, I'm sure.

Who's this?

Megan?

Mason?

Who's that?

It's my friend, Thomas.

He's cool.

Hi, Jameson.

Hey.

So, I guess everyone's
mad at me again.

Seems to be about the only thing

I'm good at these days.

Well, someone had to speak up.

I could really use a hug.

I think we're gonna
need some candles.

I'll call Grandma.

No, text her.

She's really proud of
her texting abilities.

Did you
guys walk here?

Yeah.

A long one.

It took us like an hour.

It was good.

Hey, Mollycakes.

Do you want one of these?

Molly, I know your
wake didn't go so good,

and I know that was
partially my fault,

and I just wanted to tell
you that I'm really sorry.

What are you doing?

Come here.

How you doin', Jameson?

Still crying.

May I hug you?

You should go join them.

Aren't you gonna come?

I've made my peace.

You go.

The dream
is always the same.

We are young, and
happy, and fearless.

Sometimes we rule
the world together,

sometimes we make mistakes.

Sometimes we hate each other,

and sometimes we make good.

Sometimes I'm lost and
I wander without aim.

And that's when I found
the way to reach you,