All language subtitles for Being Erica (2009) - S02E07 - The Unkindest Cut (1080p AMZN WEB-DL x265 MONOLITH)_track3_[eng]

Well, I could walk you through
the changes, but...

You know, it would just be
easier if I did it myself.

Okay. Send it over.

Thanks, bye.

Whoa, whoa, whoa. I'm sorry.
You haven't done them yet?

You haven't filed
the press release

or taken the cover art
to the printer.

Have you done anything
that I asked?

I made your latte.

-Aah!
-You know, how about I...

Give me the copying
and the filing.

The latte,
I can't help you with.

Oh, you. You are my fave.

And you! You're fired!

ERICA: The world
is full of problems.

Sorry.

Fix one and you'll find
another just waiting to take
its place.

Mom? I got those boxes
you asked for.

I thought you weren't coming.

Well, I didn't wanna
leave you in a lurch,
but clearly...

Heh. You really need my help.

Heh.
You think I overdid it?

[LAUGHS]
Yes, Mom, you overdid it.

The whole family is coming
here tomorrow for the bris

and it looks like a...
Like a flea market exploded.

Oh!

You know what? It'll be fine.

It'll be absolutely fine.

I have everything
under control.

I do. And thank you so much
for bringing me those boxes.

Mom, I'm not leaving.
You can't do all this
all by yourself.

-It's too much work.
-What? No.

MAN: Hey, where do these go?

Who is that?
Is there a man here?

No.

Mom...

Uh, Erica, it's... That's...

Okay. Here it is.
I'm seeing someone.

And when you told me
you couldn't come,
I called him in a panic.

You're seeing someone?
Like... Like, a boyfriend?

Ah! Hello?

No, Erica, please.

-Hi, there.
-Hello.

Norm, this is my oldest
daughter, Erica.

You must be the hotshot editor
I've heard so much about.

Norm, it's... It's a pleasure
to finally meet you.

You sticking around for a bit?
We could sure use your help.

Of course. Yeah.

[BOTH LAUGHING]

So, listen, why didn't you
tell me you had a boyfriend?

-I...
-Uh, Lonely Planet's Guide
to Argentina?

Uh, donate, please.

-Mom?
-Oh.

I was worried you'd be upset.

Are you crazy?

I mean, he seems so nice.

Oh, he is, Erica.

Do you think it'd be okay
if I invited him to the bris?

Of course. Why wouldn't it be?

I don't know.
Circumcising a baby...

It might not be the best way
to introduce him
to the family.

-Uh... Especially since
your ex-husband is the mohel.
-Oh.

There's no saying
what he'll do with
all those sharp instruments.

And if I do invite Norm,
then I have to tell your
father beforehand.

I can't just blindside
him and...

Ah, forget it.
It's too much trouble.

It's okay.

In a world where
problems abound,

many of us are
professional fixers.

Well, I...
I could tell Dad.

You know, it might be easier
if I let him know.

-You wouldn't mind?
-No, of course not.

And I'll take this box to him,
too. It's just one less thing
for you to worry about.

Whenever we see
a problem, a need,
a kernel of unhappiness,

we have to get in there.
We have to fix it.

Thank you, sweetheart.

In our rush to fix,
to help, to solve,

most of us never pause
to wonder if we're doing
the right thing.

Because after all,
how could trying to
help someone be wrong?

[THEME SONG PLAYING]

# It's clearer inside of me

# Who I will always be

# Open me up to my heart

# Feels like I'm seeing
in the dark

# Waking me up to my heart

# To do it all over
again and again

# Until the end

# The sum of my dreams

# And everything
I ever wanted to be #

Hello!

Hey, look who came
to make my day.

-Here you go.
-What's this?

Oh, Mom is doing a big
pre-bris clean-up.

Thank you, sweetheart.

I was gonna just barbecue
for myself, but if you wanna
stay for dinner?

Oh, I can't.

I... I'm sorry. I would
love to, but I told Ethan
that I'd be home and...

That's okay. I'm gonna see you
tomorrow, anyway.
Don't be late.

I don't want you
to miss your dad in action.

Uh, and about
tomorrow, it's...

I mean, it's not a big deal,
but I...

I just thought that you should
know that, um...

Mom, she's seeing someone.

His name is Norm, and he's
gonna be at the bris tomorrow.

Well, your mom's been
by herself for far too long,

so good for her.

-Really?
-Of course. It's great news.

-Oh, wow!
-What...

You remember this?

I know.
We couldn't remember if that
was Leo's or yours or...

Erica, I bought this
for your tenth birthday.

We use to go out
every night and hunt the sky

for hidden planets and UFOs.

-You don't remember?
-Yeah, no, of course
I remember, Dad. Sorry.

That was years ago.
Why would you?

Out with the old,
in with the new, right?

Dad... I'll see you tomorrow.

Oh.

JDate?

Uh-oh. Is this your way
of telling me it's over?

[LAUGHS] Stop it.
I'm looking for my dad.

-Okay, that's kind of creepy.
-No, it's not creepy.

I mean, he's lonely.
He needs to meet someone.

Erica, your dad's love life,
or lack thereof,

it's not your problem.

No, I know.

It's...it's just, Mom,
she has Norm, and
Sam has London...

[CLEARS THROAT]
Hey, what do you think, hmm?

[LAUGHING] Oh.

What are you wearing?

It's my cool new kippah.

And this tablecloth thing
I rented.

What? It's too much, isn't it?

No!

No, not for the Wailing Wall.

But hey, you, you get
an "A" for effort.

[PHONE RINGING]

All right.

Mmm.

-Hi.
-Hi, honey.

So, I...
I told Dad about Norm.

-And?
- And he...

He took it pretty well.

Oh, good. That's a relief.

Thank you, Erica.

And I hate to do this,
but I have one more favour
to ask you.

-Mm-hmm.
- Your cousin Elliot
has swine flu.

Now, he's gonna be fine,
but he was supposed to be
the sandek, right?

What, are you asking
me to fill in?

Honey, it would mean
so much to Stephanie.

Mom, can't...
Can't Aunt Roberta
hold the baby?

And, of course,
your father would be thrilled

if you were to take on
a more meaningful role
during the ceremony.

Uh...

Okay, yeah, I'll do it.

Thank you, sweetheart.

I'll let her know. Bye-bye.

Bye.

Hey, is everything okay?

What's the big deal?
Isn't being the sandek
like being the godmother?

No, it is nothing like that.
The sandek is the person
that has to sit there

and hold the baby while
the mohel, a.k.a. my father,

-circumcises him.
-So, it's two seconds.
Who cares?

Who cares?

Kai?
How much for the biscotti?

Uh, for you,
it's on the house.

Great. Thanks.

Can I borrow a knife?

Uh...

Yeah, go crazy.

See this penis
I'm holding in my hand?

That is not a penis. Just...

How would you feel
if you had to hold a baby down
while your father did this?

Foreskin, scalpel,
circumcision.

I don't understand
why I'm the only one

who that thinks that
circumcising a baby

is brutal, violent and wrong!

Okay, okay, I get it!
Please, just stop.

Why didn't you just say no?

Because Stephanie asked me to.

So?

So, I mean, it's just...

Ethan, it's a really
important day for her.

And if I can make her happy
and I can make my dad happy,

then I should.

[SIGHS]
I just have to get through it.

Are you, uh, all finished
with that knife?

Yeah.

Thank you.

You're armed.
Should I be concerned?

I am at work. You can't just
keep pulling me in here.

-Why do you keep doing this?
-Because you made
a commitment.

I told you, I changed my mind.

And I told you, you don't get
to change your mind.
That's not how it works.

Kai, I know you're used to
getting what you want.

As far as I can tell,
it hasn't made your life
any easier.

You don't actually know me.

You ever think that just maybe
you got it all wrong?

No. Kai, you turning
your back on this
is not the answer.

Just give it a chance.

Let me help you.

I don't want your help.

I want to be left alone.

Walking out that door isn't
going to change anything.

You know why?

Because you can't run away
from who you are.

Yikes!
Someone's having a bad day.

Um, will you just
give me a sec?

Yeah, sure.

Hey, Kai, are you okay?

Did you just have a session?

I hate that guy. The way
he acts like he knows
what's best for me,

like I'm this broken thing
that needs to be fixed.

Well, did you tell him
how you feel?

You kidding me?
Of course I told him.
He doesn't listen to me.

Okay, um, look...

Maybe...
I could talk to my doctor

and I could get him
to intervene, or you could...

Erica, just listen.
It's not your problem, okay?

Thank you, but just let it go.

Kai. You, uh, going on
break or what?

Yeah, I'm coming right now.

-This is Erica.
-Travis. How's it going?

Hey, it's nice to meet you.

[SIGHS]

Lavalife, really?

Barbie, I had no idea
you were so hip.

[LAUGHS]

-Isn't he cute?
-Introduce me.

Okay, let's go.

Oh.

Dad!

How's my partner?
It's you and me today.

-Picard and Number One.
-Hi.

Heh. Uh...

Are you okay?
You seem nervous.

Just a...
I mean, little bit, but...

It'll be fine.
I'll walk you through it,
explain everything.

Don't worry.

Okay.

-So, that's him.
-Yeah.

Well, he's a pretty
good-looking guy.

Jewish?

No, I don't think so.

-Well, you gonna introduce me?
-Yes. Okay.

You know that little place
in Bayview Village?

-The tea shop?
-Mmm-hmm.

Yeah, that's where
we had our first date.

-[CLEARS THROAT]
-Mom.

Ah, the mohel has arrived.

-Hello, Gary.
-Hi.

Norm, this is Gary.

-Pleasure to meet you.
-You, too.

GARY: Since the time
of Abraham,

the Jewish people have
observed the tradition
of the brit milah.

GARY: It is the sign of
God's covenant with Israel.

This ritual marks
baby Jonah's entry

into the Jewish community.

Erica.

Please hold down his legs.

That's right, like that.

Now, you have to
keep him very still.

Okay?

Now, just undo
his diapers, and I'll...

Erica?

Erica?

Erica!

You all right?

Can I get you something?
A water?

A juice?

A vanilla latte?

Dr Tom, what...

What's going on? Where, uh...

-Where are we?
-This is my office.

Dr Fred needs to talk to you
about something.

It's okay.

Dr Fred? You're...
You're Kai's doctor?

Yes. And I brought you here
because I need to talk
to you about him.

Our therapy
has hit a roadblock.

No kidding.

-Sorry.
-No. Heh.

Please, have a seat.
Share your thoughts with us.

Um... Well, not to tell you
how to do your job
or anything, but Kai is...

He's not enjoying
your process.

Which is a very polite way
of saying he hates my guts.

Uh, he...

He doesn't feel
that you understand him.

Which is where you come in.

Or, more to the point,
you came in...

A few months ago,
that day on the street.

You're the one
that bumped into me!

And you made me
spill my coffee

so that I would go
to Goblins...

And meet Kai and befriend him
and one day walk
into my office

so I can tell you that...
That I really need your help.

Did you know about this?

Uh...

Okay, so you need my help.
How?

What am I supposed to do?

Kai is, as you know,
resisting therapy.

He needs someone
to help him gain...

Perspective...
On what therapy can do.

You know, when it works.

Heh, I'm sorry, but this is
a lot to take in right now.

And... And to be honest,
I don't like going behind
Kai's back on this.

He's made it perfectly clear
to me that he doesn't want

to discuss the specifics
of his therapy.

Have you ever asked yourself
why that is, Erica?

Or wondered maybe if

he's keeping something
from you?

I... I don't know what to say.

Say you'll help.

Say you'll at least
let me show you
what I'm talking about.

Okay.

-Thank you, Tom.
-Don't thank me.

I'm not doing this
for you or Kai.

I'm doing this for Erica.
And watch out for her.

[FEEDBACK SQUEALING]

Jesus Christ! You asshole!

What the hell was that?

Kai, I am so sorry.

You're sorry?
Is this amateur hour?

Kai, come on,
it was a mistake.

-Hey, I'm deaf!
-You're a rock star, bud.

It comes with the territory.

I'm sorry.
I think that I, um...

-I stumbled and, uh...
-KAI: You stumbled?

Uh, what's your name again?

Kai, this is Noelle.
She's from Rolling Stone.

Oh, right. Well, you're just
lucky you're a real journalist

and not some gossip columnist
or the paparazzi.

-[LAUGHS NERVOUSLY]
-Punched out a few in my time
but we'll let this slide.

-Noelle.
-Yes.

Have a seat. Can we
get you something to drink?

Uh, yeah.

I think that would...
That would be a good idea.

# I'm so malicious

# I'm so, so vicious

# Ugly as a racist

# Bigger than Oasis

# I'll make you riches

# I'll make you bitches

# Satisfy my itches

# Now you waited so long
# So long

# So long
# So long

# To be my number one

# Be my number one #

And that's a cut.

Ba-dang!

Who's the man, huh?
Who is the man?

You nailed it, my friend.
You nailed it!

Yeah, as much as you can nail
a piece of shit.

-I need some water.
-Get the man some water,
pronto.

Believe me,
that was not shit, Kai.

That is gonna be
your new hit single.

It is, trust me.

[FUTURISTIC PHONE DIALLING]

Have you got good news
for me, Jody?

Good news?
Shawn, I have got great news.

Answer this...
What's better than gold?

You got it.
Platinum, triple platinum.

I'm serious.
I just heard Unwind,
and it was classic.

The fans are gonna eat it up.
Nice.

That what you think, Noelle?
Triple platinum?

I thought that...
I thought that it was really,

you know, it's really catchy.

Catchy? That's great.

Anyone ever tell you
you had a way with words?

Hey, dickhead. I do enough
damage to my eardrums
without your help, buddy.

Okay, Kai. This lovely lady
would like to start the
interview, so, let's go, boys.

Oh, thank you.

Uh...

Dr Fred?

Dr Fred, what is going on?

It's all right, heh.
Let her through.

Give us all some space.

Okay, I'm freaking out.

"Dr Fred"? really?
You trying to blow my cover?

What? Okay, wait, so...

This is the future, right?
You sent me to 2017?

-2019, actually.
-Oh, 2019. Great.

That's even better.

This is actually Kai's past,
and he's about to hit
rock bottom.

Kai and the band
are about to go on tour.

Kai will blow off
the first two gigs.

He'll OD on opium,
spend two weeks in a coma,

wake up, meet me,
and his therapy will begin.

Okay, just wait a second.

So, you're telling me
that the Kai that I know,

the Kai from 2009,
barrista Kai, he's, what...

-He's on a session?
-A session he's turned
his back on.

He's stranding himself
in 2009, Erica.

You know, he was sent back
to complete a regret
and has decided

he doesn't wanna leave.

He doesn't wanna come back
to all this.

He... So, he's not even 22.

32.

And trust me, despite
the rock 'n' roll bravado,

he needs
all the help he can get.

Now, you better run.
Kai's limo waits for no one,

not even a reporter
from Rolling Stonemagazine.

Wow, nice limo.

Hey, yeah. Totally retro.

Kai's got a soft spot
for the turn of the century.

We're glad to have you,
Noelle.

Kai's been looking forward
to this interview for weeks.

You know,
he's had a rough year, so...

We hope your story can get
him back on track, you know?

Come on.

So, you said that
it's been a rough year?

Yeah, it's been awful.

All I read or hear about
is the "o" addiction,
his rehab, Travis...

You know,
it's never the music.

Travis...
You mean his friend, Travis?

[CHUCKLES] Yeah, his friend
Travis. Who else?

Sorry, I...
That was a stupid question.

It's okay. It's okay.

Travis' suicide was
incredibly shocking
to all of us.

You know, and Kai
took it really hard.

More than anyone, you know?
They were bandmates.

-They were best friends, so...
-Right.

Look, like I told Trina, you
know, talking about suicide...
Off limits, okay?

I... Look, I'm just here
to do a nice cover piece

and to learn more about Kai.

Well, then... Looks like
we're on the same page.

KAI: Oh, man,
I love hot reporters.

There's the boy.

Okay, let's get started.

I am an open book.
Ask me anything you want.

Okay. Um...

Let me just find
my tape recorder.

Or a notepad or...

Right. Thank you.

Okay, where should we start?

And where is the "on" switch?

Right.

Thank you.

Testing, testing.

Uh, early childhood,
army brat. Moved around a lot.

Finished high school
in Toronto, formed a band.

That's my story.
I'm sticking to it.

Okay.

Let's, um...

Let's talk about
you and your band.

Oh, band's incredible.
I love 'em.

[LAUGHING]
We're one big happy family.

I see. So...

-Everything's great.
-KAI: Oh, life's amazing,
Noelle.

I wake up every day
inspired, you know?

And, uh, this is gonna be
the best album yet.

Even though you're unhappy
with the new single?

Thought you said
it was catchy.

I thought you said
it was shit.

Kai's always been
hard on himself.

We all love the new album.

We're looking at it as a...

A rebirth. Right, Kai?

Yeah, exactly.

I, uh, finished my time
in rehab,

really turned a corner
with the support of my band,

the label,
and especially all my fans

sending out vibes of love
and positivity.

I'm practically a new man.

So, you've conquered
your addiction,

you're excited about the new
album, your band,

and you, you're just
one big happy family.

So, everything... I mean,
everything sounds perfect.

Guess I'm just one lucky guy.

So how are you coping
with the suicide of
your bandmate Travis?

Bitch.

Okay.

What the hell was that?

I told you,
Travis is off-limits.

And I'm here to understand
who Kai Booker really is,

not paraphrase
his approved bio.

Yeah, well, good luck with
your story, cause I'm guessing

that Kai's not gonna say
another word to you
after that little stunt.

-Really?
-Yeah.

Hey, Kai? Can we just
try this again?

Please?

Hello, all you pretty ladies!

You, you,

and you, gorgeous,

come on over here.

Hey, Jody, can we squeeze
three more in the
penthouse tonight?

Hey, the man knows
what he likes, huh?

Yeah.

Noelle.

Whoo! Whoo!

Excuse me.

# I still believe in

# Oh, oh, oh

# Oh, oh, oh, oh

# I'm awake and dreaming

# Oh, oh, oh

# Oh, oh, oh, oh #

Can't you take a hint?

What are you still doing here?

So, what,
now you're talking to me?

-No.
-Kai, what do you
want from me?

I'm not part of
your entourage.

I'm not your employee.
I am here to find out
everything I can about you.

You know what?
You crossed the line.

You're trying to make
a name for yourself?

All you did was piss me off.

You want to interview me?
You respect my boundaries.

Oh, my God,
what happened to you?

-Excuse me?
-How did you go from

the starving artist slinging
lattes at Goblins to this?

I mean, if the Kai that I knew
back then could see you now...

The Kai you knew back then?

What the hell are you
talking about?

I used to hang out at Goblins.

Prove it.

Okay, fine. You, uh...

You worked with a guy, Dave.
Kinda looked like
a leprechaun.

And one night, you sang
at an open mic there.

And it was... It was
this song about...

About aliens.

Alien Like You.
Jesus, you're not lying.

No, I'm not. And I remember
how good that song was.

I loved it.

Look, uh...
We got off on the wrong foot.

I tell you what.
I'll promise not to be
such a diva

if you promise
just not to be

such a hard-ass. Deal?

Deal.

All right.

I can still do latte art.

Isn't that crazy?

I can make a leaf, a heart,

a skull and crossbones.

[LAUGHS] really?

It was a no-brain job,
and it paid shit.
But I really loved it.

-Yeah?
-Yeah, that whole
time in my life.

I had a tiny studio apartment

at Queen and Ossington.

I was nobody. No one knew me.

It was total freedom,
just me, my friends,

my music... Travis.

You know, I think I remember
meeting him once.

He seemed really sweet...

And, honestly,
maybe a little bit dorky.

He was. Heh.
I used to give him
a hard time about it.

He was never into
looking the part, you know?

Never into the scene,
you know?
He was just a great friend.

Hmm.

He was a great songwriter.

Kai...

We want you
to come talk to us.

-Yeah?
-The o's pure.

Come on. Come on!

Maybe later.

I wanna show you something.

Okay.

Tell me you don't
recognise this.

Is that from Goblins?

Is that... I mean, it was at
the far end of the bar, right?

Yeah, till my first album
went gold.

And I went in there
and I offered 'em three times
what it was worth.

Oh.

I mean, it's a nice
coffee maker, but why?

You won't write about this?

I promise.

Well, Travis and me,
we wrote all our first
songs together...

Every night,
after hours at Goblins.

# He was a big man

# But he still can

Yeah, yeah.

# Fix a broken light #

That would help keep us awake.

Was Alien Like You
one of those songs?

No, that was all mine. I...

In fact,
I never finished writing it.

Why not?

Cause it was never
gonna be a hit.

Oh, Kai, I thought
it was incredible.

I mean, you can
still finish it.

Naw, come on, Noelle,
it's not my sound.

It's not what the fans
want to hear.

Travis once said it was
the most personal song
I ever wrote.

And that's why I like it.

And I think
your fans will love it.

Jody would say we have to
protect the brand, that, uh...

Fans want consistency,
and that's what Head
has to deliver.

That's what sells albums.

And is that all
you care about?

[DOOR OPENS]

Kai! Hey.

I, uh, hope I'm not
interrupting anything.

Oh. What's up?

Shawn just arrived. He's only
in town tonight, remember?

Ah, can't you keep him
busy, yodel?

Kai, he flew here
from L.A. to see you.

So, come on, man, chop-chop.

Don't go anywhere, okay?

Actually, uh... Come with us.

There's my boy.

Hey, Shawn.

-Who's this?
-I'm Erica... I'm Noelle Erica
with Rolling Stone.

It's nice to meet you.

So, the jury tells me you were
making magic today
in the recording studio.

I like the song, Kai,
but, uh...

It's not a lead single,
no offence.

No, none taken, and I agree.

Good.

'Cause I'd like you
to record one more track...

One that I had
written for you.

It's all on here.
We hired the Wakenator
and his boys.

Uh, put them in a room for a
week, and what they came up
with was pretty damn great.

Cool.

So, what's the song called?

Travis.

You know, Shawn,
I'm sure it's brilliant.

You know, I'm sure. But, uh,

I just don't know
if the band is quite ready
for that yet.

Maybe not, but the fans are.

And you're not worried
about the backlash?

What if Kai's fans accuse him
of cashing in on a tragedy?

Which it was, especially for
Kai and for the band.

And you're an expert
about this because...

What, you write for some rag?

Sweetheart,
you're just a groupie

who has a way with words.
That's all.

I really don't feel
comfortable...

I really don't like the way
your last album produced.

I really don't like spending
millions of dollars on yet
another busted flush.

Get back
in the studio tomorrow.

We lead with a single
about Travis.

We'll shut down the internet
with all the downloads.

Whatever it takes.
Right, Kai?

You know, this could be good.
It gives us a chance to tell
the truth about Travis,

and not some made-up
tabloid fantasy.

The more I think about this,
the more I like it.

Hey, you want something?

I can't make a latte,
but, uh... Scotch.

Tell me you're not gonna
do what they want.

There's a whole shitpile
riding on this album.

So what?
You hate your life
and what you've become.

-Excuse me?
-Look, you wish that you could
go back in time

but you don't have to.
This rebirth that
you're looking for,

it can start tonight, Kai.

Don't cave on this.
You stand up to them. Say no.

None of this... None of it
matters to you any more.

Just do it, Kai.

Oh, please,
when I got into this biz,

They were still releasing
albums on cassette.
You remember cassettes?

I barely remember CDs, Shawn.

I'm not singing the song.

Kai...

Buddy, we already talked
through this, right?

No, you went through it.
And in case you forgot,

you're supposed to
represent me. Screw the song.
I'm not singing it.

Don't, then. Really.

I'll just get someone else to.

I know Brian
of The Aunt Selmas
is a huge Head fan.

He would love
to honour Travis.

Travis was in our band.

Which is why
I want you to sing it.
But you don't have to.

No, we could drop your album
without a hit single.

It would move a few
hundred thousand downloads.

It'd be a nice, small,
personal album...

To wrap up your career.

Maybe I could listen to it.

Sure. Have a listen.

What harm could it do, right?

-Kai...
-Hey, just don't, okay?

-Kai!
-No, no, no, don't.

You know, 2019, it's not
so different from 2009.

Aside from a few little
bells and whistles,

it's pretty much the same.

Well, you were expecting
robots, flying cars,
everybody in silver jumpsuits?

Everything okay?

No.

No, I feel like
I'm losing it, actually.

Ah, well, that's not
that surprising, really.

I mean, given that within
the space of two days,

you've become, what?
An administrative assistant,

uh, a messenger,
home organiser, a sandek,

and now your latest
high-wire act...

Trying to save a rock star
from, well, himself.

That's really unfair.
I mean, you agreed to
send me here.

-For perspective.
-There's nothing wrong

with trying to help
the people you care about.

No, no, that's true.

But, you know, there is...
A line.

A line. What... What line?
What are you talking about?

Imagine a parent,
like a mother, say.

Right? And she spends
her entire life

trying to protect
her child from hardship.

You know? She rushes in
to fix every little problem

and fill in
every little need.

And then the child
grows up...

And is left unable
to cope,

you know, with life's
vicissitudes.

And the parent's
defence is,

"Well, you know,
we were only trying to help."

But I'm not doing that.

I mean, okay, a little,
but it's only because

I want the people
I care about to be happy.

And I'm sure that that's true.

But the thing is, Erica,

what if their happiness...

Kai's, your dad's...

Is not your responsibility?

-You help me.
-No, not like that.

You do all the heavy lifting.
I don't fix your problems.

You know, I just...
I point the way.

Erica?

Sweetheart, are you all right?

Uh, yes. I...
I feel much, much better.

Just a little splash
of water on my face is
all I needed.

Honey, maybe you
should lie down.

Let her decide
what she wants to do.

Come on, Number One,
your captain needs you.

Actually, I don't think
that I should.

I mean, in case I faint again.

If that's okay with you,
Steph.

Of course. My mom will do it.
Just go. Just take it easy.

Okay, everybody,
can I please have quiet?

We're going to try this again.

As I was saying.

The ritual of the brit milah
marks baby Jonah's entry
into the Jewish community.

Roberta?

I'm sorry...

Excuse me.

I'll keep her company.

[BABY CRYING]

[RECITING HEBREW PRAYER]

Dad, can we talk?

Mmm-hmm.

What's going on, Erica?

Because it feels to me
like it's about more

than just a little
squeamishness.

It is.

Um...

I never should've agreed
to be the sandek.

What? Why?

Because I...

I did it to make you happy.

I just...
I wanted to do something

that would take your mind
off of Norm and...

Well, the truth is, is that...

I... I feel very conflicted

about the whole thing.

Just the idea
of circumcising a baby...

-It... It's awful.
-What are you talking about?

It's the sign of the covenant.

I know, but...
I mean you're cutting a baby,

without anaesthetic,
for no reason.

And I'm sorry, Dad,
but I just don't get it.

And I never should have
agreed to participate.

Then why did you?

Because I...

I wanted to do something
that would make you feel
like we're connected.

So this is your token gesture?

You spent years
neglecting your religion.

No, Dad, that's not
what this is about.

I'm a rabbi, Erica,
and my family has rejected

everything that matters to me.
Sam married an Anglican.

Your mother's dating
Harrison Ford.

And I'm with Ethan. I'm...

Dad, what do you
want me to do?
Do you want me to dump Ethan

and go find a nice Jewish guy?

You're...
I mean, you're unhappy,

and you're lonely,
and I would love to be able
to help you with that, but...

The truth is...

Is even if I became
a super Jew

and watched marathon sessions
of Star Trekwith you...

I can't fix what's wrong.

That has to start
with you, Dad.

Hi.

Wow, you look exhausted.

Oh, well, thank you.

It's been a rough day.

Can I get a mint tea?

Yeah. A mint tea, please?

I'm sorry about this morning.
I just went off.

Hey, that's okay,
I've been there.

Really?
It doesn't seem like it.

I don't know, maybe you're
just used to having some guy

who calls himself a doctor,
doesn't even have
a last name,

sticking his nose in
where it doesn't belong.

You know, my doctor,
he helps me, Kai.

So, is that why you're here?

To convince me
I've got it all wrong?

No, no, I'm just...

I'm just your friend,
someone you can talk to.

Someone who understands
how crazy therapy is.

Thank you.

Well, I don't wanna talk
about my therapy.
You know that.

You know, you met your
doctor for a reason.

No one forced you
into therapy.

You agreed to it
just like I did.

Thank you for the tea.

[LAUGHING]

[KNOCK ON DOOR]

Who could that be?

I don't know. It's late.

MAN ON TV: Just one or two
horror stories here,
we're talking about hundreds.

And the more you read these
stories, the more you realise.

Dad.

It's a clear night.

I was in the neighbourhood,
and I thought...

If you weren't busy,
maybe we could put
this old thing to use?

Maybe search for life on Mars?

Ethan, do you want to come?

You know what?
I'm good. Thanks.

Let's go.

ERICA: There's no question
that when we help,

we feel valued, useful and
more connected to the people
we care about.

The question is,

when is helping
not helpful at all?

Sometimes,
the way we help the most

is to give others the space
and support they need
to help themselves.