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- Oh, that burns!
- That means it's working.

It's not, and my shirt smells funky.

Mom, I'm cold.

Good thing we live in sunny California.

You'll both be dry by the
time you get to school.

I know things have been
difficult these past few weeks,

but I'm getting my first paycheck today.

Things are really gonna
start to change now

that we'll have some money coming in.

Can you buy some groceries?

When Dad was here, we had
food and dry clothes.

Well, your dad loved having
two things at the same time,

but we don't need your
father to buy groceries.

We don't need anybody.

I'm taking care of things around here.

Now, I'm working late today,

so you're gonna go to Aunt
Kathleen's office after school.

- Ugh, again?
- Would you rather go

to Aunt Diana's at the bank?

- Oh, no.
- Right, come on.

Come on.

Thank God it's pay day.

I know the feeling.

Hmm, I know that feeling too.

Where did all my money go?

To taxes...

Uncle Sam believes it's important

we learn to share with him.

What's FICA?

Social Security... for when you retire.

Do they take this much
money out every week?

Yep.

Welcome to retail.

Excuse me, Randall.

What is it?

I was wondering if there
were any extra shifts

I might be able to pick up.

Extra shifts are offered
to employees who have

been with the company the
longest, Mrs. Nolan.

Well, then, maybe I could
stay after the store closes

and tidy the shelves.

Mm, this is the May Company,
Mrs. Nolan, not a Safeway.

We don't stay to line
up the canned goods

at the end of the day.

Excuse me.

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Let's play Mary Poppins.

Okay, first of all, you
can't play Mary Poppins.

It's a movie, and, second of all,

I really don't want to.

Come on, I'll be the lady
that feeds the pigeons.

Please, get lost.

Mm, mm, only Tropic Coast Orange Juice

has that great taste.

Tastes like sunshine.

Thanks, hun.

Great job.

Eh, none of these girls are right.

I want a little girl who looks like

she loves orange juice.

I want a kid who's sweet, wholesome.

Why the hell can't you do that?

We can.

And we will.

Who's next?

Where are all the other girls, Claire?

Annette was the last one.

What?

Rosen's getting impatient.

There's no one left.

What? What about Amy?

Her mom called... she's sick.

Would you like to feed my birds, mum?

Oh, these darlings birds.

They're my only friends.

I love them.

Stop being such a spaz.

Jessica, hi, honey.

You like orange juice, don't you?

I love it... I even had it
in my cereal this morning.

Would you like to go with
Uncle Greg and say that

to the nice man in there?

- What?
- What are you doing?

I think we should let Jessica read.

What? She's not an actress.

But she's exactly what Rosen wants.

Wholesome and sweet.

- Ow.
- I have a good feeling

about this, honey. Trust me.

I think we should give her a shot.

What if she tanks it?

Well, we wouldn't be any worse
off than we already are.

Okay.

Jessica, why don't you come with me?

I'm afraid there's nothing
I can do, Mrs. Nolan.

As it states on the invoice,
"Tuition is due upon receipt."

I was hoping I might be able
to pay it in installments.

That's not possible.

It would just be a one-time request.

I wouldn't ask if it wasn't urgent.

I'm having some personal issues at home.

Yes, I'm aware of your situation, and,

if I may speak frankly,

I think the less this school

gets involved in that, the better.

I'm not asking you to get involved.

I'm asking you to educate my child.

You have a responsibility to do that.

Sorry, Mrs. Nolan, I
don't make the rules.

Of course you do... you're
the goddamn Principal,

so act like it.

Mom, guess what happened today!

- What?
- Wow, cereal and milk?

Yes, and try and make it last, please.

Cereal and milk cost over a dollar.

Oh, my friends will be so jealous.

Someday, you will appreciate
how hard it is to earn money

when you have to fend for yourself.

I'm taking a banana.

I have a dime, if you need it.

Mom, I was telling you something.

Yes, darling, what happened?

Did you have fun with Aunt Kathleen?

Go ahead, tell her.

- I...
- She booked a commercial!

I'm gonna be on TV!

But only if your mom says it's okay.

Remember, Jessica, that's what we said.

What are you talking about?

Tropic Coast Orange Juice.

We cast Jessica.

And it wasn't easy... that Ted Rosen

is a real pain in the ass.

Don't ever talk like I do, honey.

He hated all the girls
that we brought in,

but then Jessica came in and
charmed the shit out of him.

Same as before, sweetie.

She read for a commercial?

And she was great, Bonnie.

Now, you're her mama,
and you can say no,

but I really hope that you don't because

the shoot's tomorrow, and
she needs your permission.

Jessica, can you go to
your room, sweetheart?

I wanna talk to Aunt Kathleen
about this a bit more.

Mm-hmm.

- Bye, sweet pea.
- Bye, Aunt Kathleen.

- Oh, please, don't be mad.
- I'm not mad.

I just wish you would've
called me first.

Well, there was no time, and
he was ready to walk out,

and I just reacted.

Well, I don't wanna make
you do anything that

you're not comfortable with,

but you know that I love
Jessica like she was my own,

and I'll make sure that
everyone on the set

takes real good care of her.

Mm.

- Where do I sign?
- Right there.

Thank you, Bonnie.

How about dinner at my place
tomorrow to celebrate?

It's not every day a star is born.

Now let's not get carried away.

I thought we were sunk until
you pulled that rabbit

out of your hat with Jessica. Thank you.

When I saw her playing there,
I got this feeling in my gut.

I just knew she could do it.

That feeling is worth a million bucks.

You are a natural.

You just wait and see.

We're gonna be the biggest
casting agency in Hollywood.

I think we're good together.

I think we're real good together.

Greg?

Alan, hi.

I thought that was you.

- How are you?
- Great, yeah, just great.

Kathleen, this is my friend, Alan.

Alan, this is Kathleen.

- Alan and I used to work...
- Hi.

in the mail room at William Morris.

Oh, so you're old friends.

Ah, seems like a million years ago.

- Now he's a big time agent.
- The biggest.

Very nice to meet you, Kathleen.

Likewise, Alan.

What have you been up to, Greg?

Are you still at Paramount?

No, no, I left.

We've actually started
our own casting agency.

Really, the two of you?

That's exciting.

I'd love to hear more about that.

We should have dinner and catch up.

That's a wonderful idea.

We're having some friends over
tonight. You should join us.

Oh, well, thank you,

but I wasn't fishing for an invitation,

and I don't wanna impose.

Yeah, babe, I mean, none of your
friends work in the business.

- It might not be a good mix.
- Nonsense,

I'm sure Alan can
talk about other things

besides being an agent.

I insist, and I don't
take no for an answer.

Yeah, I can see that.

You look good.

Oh, thanks, yeah, you too.

My address.

7:00 p.m. work for you?

I'll see you then.

Get that dolly track ready.

I'm scared, Mom.

There's no reason to be scared.

Aunt Kathleen saw lots
and lots of girls,

and you were better than all of them.

That's why they picked you.

But if you don't wanna do
it, you don't have to.

We can go home right now.

I just don't want you
to ever doubt yourself.

No, I wanna do it.

They're gonna love you.

Remember to introduce
yourself to everyone.

Shake their hands, and look
them straight in the eye

so they can see how amazing you are.

Am I amazing?

Of course you are.

I tell you what. I'll give you a nickel

for everyone you talk to.

Hey, Jessica, we're ready for you.

Go in there and wow them, okay?

Bonnie, I have something for you.

What's this?

Jessica's paycheck for the commercial.

Oh.

Sorry, I took a little peek earlier.

How much is it for?

$350.

- Isn't that great?
- Whoo-hoo!

Yes, it's wonderful.

And that check is just one commercial.

We're casting another one next week.

- She'd be perfect for it.
- Mm.

Well, I don't know if she
even wants to act anymore.

I don't see why not with her talent.

If she books a few more,
you could quit your job.

I mean, why waste your time
working at a department store.

Yeah, if I ever need any
money, I can just ask

Jessica to raise my allowance.

I need another drink.

Oh, I'll get it.

Is someone else coming?

My friend Alan.

- Will you excuse me for a minute?
- Yeah.

Hi.

Alan, I want you to meet
this beautiful woman.

This is Diana.

Isn't her dress gorgeous?

It's lovely.

Thanks.

It was on sale.

I'll get you a drink.

You two should get to know each other.

Diana's a closet disco queen.

Diana, tell Alan how
much you love to dance.

I love to dance.

Okay, is this a fix-up?

Yes, are you mad?

No, no, he is cute.

I mean, he is really cute.

And successful, ooh, he's
gonna be a good match.

Yeah, but I don't wanna get my hopes up.

I just wish that, when you met someone,

you knew right away so you
won't get disappointed

if it doesn't work out,
do you know what I mean?

Yes.

You want to be prepared
for whatever shit

life dumps on you.

If you figure out how
to make that happen,

you be sure and let me know.

Yeah, okay, thanks, Bonnie.

Here, help me get these
appetizers together.

Put the bread in the basket.

What are you doing?

Why are you trying to
set me up with a woman?

This wasn't my idea. It was Kathleen's.

Right, it was Kathleen's.

Your girlfriend's.

What's the endgame here, Greg?

There's no endgame.

What are you doing to that girl?

You think you're doing her a
favor lying to her like this?

I'm not lying to her.

Things are different now. I've changed.

I'm finally getting past
the mistakes that I made.

Was I a mistake?

My life is finally on track.

I am with Kathleen, and I love her.

Don't do that.

- Stop it.
- You wanna stop me?

Yes.

Then stop me.

Please, Alan.

Oh, my God.

And so I took the bus.

I didn't mean to, but there I was.

- Didn't mean to?
- Well, I... yeah, how do you

- fall into a bus? I know.
- Accidentally take a bus.

That's... well, there
are people who might.

You okay, honey?

You seem a little nervous.

Yeah, Greg, what's the matter?

Oh, nothing, I'm fine.

Yeah?

So how do you and Greg know each other?

- Oh...
- From New York.

It's a boring story.

Well, I don't know about that.

We had some pretty wild nights.

Oh, do tell.

How about a toast?

To Kathleen...

I couldn't ask for a
savvier business partner

or a foxier girlfriend.

I love this man.

You two are so cute.

Aren't they so cute?

Oh, yeah,

never thought Greg would be
with a girl like Kathleen.

- Oh, and to Jessica.
- Yes, to Jessica.

Such a natural talent.

- So cute.
- Oh, she is adorable.

- Do you like kids?
- Oh, actually

I'm more of a dog person.

Oh, and Bonnie.

We love you Bonnie.

- Here, here.
- Here, here.

Can I ask a question?

What are we celebrating?

What do you mean?

I don't know what we're celebrating.

The whole single mom thing
isn't really working for me,

and, sure, I kicked the ex
out, and I didn't even blink.

It was a good, strong
start, but then I realized

I needed money, so I got a job.
That sounds good, right?

But then the whole thing
started to fall apart because

my paycheck is a freakin' joke.

That's 'cause you just started.

You know, once everyone
sees how fantastic you are,

you're gonna move up quickly.

Don't give me advice, Diana.

Your career isn't exactly skyrocketing.

Actually, I'm doing quite well.

So in order to become
an independent woman,

I have to willing to be
completely dependent

on my 11-year-old daughter.

So that is why I'm asking you
what are we celebrating?

Jessica booking her first commercial

and you being her amazing mama.

What? Oh, am I the goddamn
mother of the year?

Is that what we're
celebrating? I didn't know.

This is so unexpected.

Thank you all for coming tonight.

First of all, I'd like to
thank Kathleen and Greg

for showing my daughter
what it feels like

to have to work for a living.

You're a little drunk.
You should just sit down.

And I'd also like to thank
Diana for tearing herself away

from doing absolutely
nothing in order to be here.

I was actually very busy.

Tonight was my only free night, so.

Lastly, I'd like to give
special thanks to my daughters

who couldn't be here tonight
because one was so exhausted

from hawking orange juice

and the other won't speak to me

because she thinks I've
driven her father away.

Thank you so much.

So what's for dessert?

This is real quaint.

It's a house.

Yes, it is.

Thanks for bringing me home.

I'm sorry about Bonnie.

She isn't normally like that.

What's dinner without a show?

It was very nice to meet you.

- Yeah.
- Good night, Diana.

Good night.

Sure, Diana, I'd love to.

What's your number?

It's 10:15, Diana.

You have work in the morning.

If you don't get enough
sleep, your eyes get puffy.

I'm not doing this.

- I've already had a bad night.
- I don't doubt it.

You went on a date with a homosexual.

I'm just telling you the truth.

- You didn't even meet him.
- I didn't need to.

I saw him from the window,

and I know the type.

Articulate, immaculately dressed,

perfectly groomed.

So what? He dresses well,
and he gets his hair cut.

You're a beautiful woman.

He's not a normal man.

He didn't even try to kiss you.

Maybe he put off by my puffy eyes.

How did you meet him?

He's a friend of Greg's.

I see.

In that case, Kathleen
might have a problem too.

They tend to stick together.

Oh, my God, Mother, he's not gay.

He's in show business.

I cannot believe Bonnie would
say those things at dinner.

I've never seen her like that.

I'm not gonna let it ruin a great day.

Greg, honey?

Hmm?

What's wrong?

You've been acting strangely all night.

Nothing.

Okay.

- Kathleen...
- Yes?

You know that I love you, don't you?

Of course I do.

Why do you ask?

I just... I never want you
to think that I don't.

You know that, right?

I do.

I love you too.

Mm.

- Thank you.
- Yep.

Here's the check for Becca's tuition.

I'm sure you know where to put it.

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