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♪ We're happy in my blue heaven ♪

Try this one.

Oh. Your order-- here.

Thank you.

Hi. Fifteen copies.

Oh. The design needs to be bigger.

Really? You think so?

You send to me. I can fix for you.

Alright.

Four dollars.

Here you go.

Kai-Li, you're doing too much.

I'll do the rest.

Helping you is good exercise.

You're making more work for me.

Come on.

Look at my herbal store. So organized!

This is for the customers!

I have to get back to my store.

Bye-bye. Bye-bye

Thanks...

Hey. Yo.

Yo. Hey.

Asshole.

Okay, everyone.

Hand in your worksheets on your way out

and I will see you tomorrow.

Hey.

How was school?

Good. Easy.

How do you feel?

Not bad.

How was algebra class?

I got it, Mom. Don't worry.

The boba shop?

You're too nosy.

Jeannie is a good girl.

She invited me to go,

but other people are gonna be there.

Girls can't be too forward.

Pretend to make excuses.

She wasn't asking me out.

Who can even resisting this face?

Eh. See you later.

Hello. Mental Health Services at APA Family Center.

How can I help you?

Please hold.

Hi, Joe. Welcome back.

Dr. Hsu will be ready for you soon.

Hi, Mrs. Chao.

Sorry to interrupt.

Joe and I-- we just finished our therapy session.

Joe is okay.

Everything normal.

If you have a few minutes-- Mm, maybe later.

He needs to feel accepted. Ah, ah.

Oh. I-I'm accepting him.

Right? Joe is my son.

If you came with him,

it would be an outward show of support.

Mrs. Chao, we need to work together

to treat his schizophrenia.

Dr. Hsu...

just because you have Chinese face

is not mean you understanding us.

Joe... Come.

Ah. You're going!

Yeah, boba sounds good.

Stan's driving me.

You're doing better.

Going to catch up in the class soon.

Two pills, right?

Mm-hmm.

You can always call Mommy.

Okay.

What are you gonna do tonight?

Taking a bath and...

Watching my soap opera.

Okay. Bye, Mom. Bye-bye.

It's okay. It's just allergies.

Go have fun.

San Gabriel Cancer Center.

How can I help you?

Hello.

I'm supposed to come tomorrow, but tonight better.

Okay. What time to close?

I'm really glad you made it out tonight.

Yeah. It's gonna be just like old times.

Except we're fucking seniors.

Yeah. Boba sounds good. Nah. Change of plans.

Dawn's parents are out,

and Cesar here procured beer for our enjoyment.

Detonator!

Okay. It's coming.

♪ ...got no soul ♪

God, it's every week.

Just go to someone's house,

drink, do stupid shit.

I mean, would you rather be doing something else?

Yeah.

I mean, I'd do anything to shake things up.

You know, I...

I love, like...

the water.

I love oceans. I love...

uh, pools.

Hey, a pool party would be dope.

Do you want to go swimming right now?

Yeah. Where?

Wait. Guys...

Joe was talking about upgrading this

to a pool party.

Oh, hell yeah. I'll text the ladies.

Yeah.

Yeah, a pool party sounds--sounds good.

O...kay!

This is sick.

Whoo!

Joe, get in here!

Hey, you coming in or what?

Alright. You guys asked for it.

Oh!

Whoa!

Come quick!

Joe!

Yo, you in here, dude?!

Joe?

Hey!

Hey!

What are you doing?

You pervert!

Get out of here!

You're home.

Yeah. Uh, I walked home.

Ah.

What'd you do?

I've been home, watching TV and doing laundry.

You didn't go out?

Did you have fun tonight?

I'm tired. Joe...

It's okay.

Good boy.

Joe...

Hurry up.

We're going to be late.

These look great.

My niece turns one month old on Sunday.

We're having a party.

You and Joe should both come.

Thank you, Helen...

I'm not sure...

Joe... Is he okay?

He's fine.

Jeannie said he left upset last night.

He's just a little stressed from school, swim

and college applications.

You know, some kids can't be pushed too hard.

Jeannie says

Freddy cries in Chemistry every day.

I keep telling Grace

she should get him a tutor--

Actually...

We can make it to the party.

Oh! Great.

But, doesn't Joe have swim training?

He can take a break. It's okay.

See you Sunday.

Bye-bye! Bye-bye.

Thanks!

So, how did you feel this week?

Uh...

only one headache today.

Mm. I have more energy now.

I think treatment working.

Okay. Let's see where you stand after this next dose.

Then we can decide where to go from there.

Oh. I'm having another time treatment?

Yes. We'll know more after this final cycle.

Ah. Then I'm getting better.

Remember, this is an experimental cancer therapy.

Only 10 to 20% of patients with disease like yours

have had a clinical response.

Ah. Okay.

Okay.

Joe!

Oh!

Joe!

Ai!

Joe!

Sleep, sweetheart.

The nation reels this morning from the news

of the country's 31st mass shooting

since the start of the year.

This time, the scene of the carnage

is North Carolina Community College,

where early last evening,

a gunman entered the library and fired on students and...

We don't need to think about those things.

Ok?

Thirteen.

One teacher. The rest students.

My goodness...

And some of them were trying to get away--

No more, okay?

You broke your iPad?

Hm.

Today...

we starting over.

Okay?

Ah.

This is better.

This should work.

Any other questions?

Do you need a bag?

That store is going to wear you down.

I think I should sell it.

I could start a college fund for Joe.

That's a good idea.

And then you could take it easy.

What did the doctor say?

It was the last round of treatment.

Do you know anyone looking to buy a store?

Irene, what did the doctor say?

You're making that face.

What face?

Like one of those stray dogs we used to see in Taipei.

Let me see the blood test results.

Show it to me.

It's in my bag.

Joe must be so worried.

Does he know you're getting treatment?

Charles passed away not long ago... and then I did chemo.

I'm afraid if he finds out about this, it'll be too much.

Irene, he's going to find out sooner or later.

I'm doing everything the doctor says.

You're going to beat this.

I'll make you a new tincture.

Okay.

Thank you.

So, last week we were talking

about finding a positive memory we could--

Mrs. Chao.

I'm--I'm pleased that you're here,

but really, you must knock first.

Okay.

Joe, this is okay?

Please.

Uh, last week, we talked about finding some positive memories

we could work with.

Is there one that you thought about?

We talked about...

visiting Taiwan...

Playing in the back of the print shop.

The motel.

The motel?

Tell me about it.

Do you remember the name?

Sunset Hills Motel.

How old were you?

Twelve, I think.

And why were you there?

Do you remember Mrs. Chao?

Uh--

Any details will help.

Hm...

Our power has outage

I asked Kai-Li auntie if we can stay there.

But Daddy want to stay in motel.

More fun.

I don't-- I-I couldn't remember.

Daddy go to vending machine,

get you many candies.

Well, what details do you remember?

Can you describe it to me?

Close your eyes.

Try.

What do you see? What do you hear?

Go ahead.

We're all together in the motel room.

At night?

Yeah.

Uh, the-- the TV's on.

It-- It's loud.

♪ ...my blue heaven

Where are your mom and dad?

Mom's on-- on the bed.

Dad's in front of the TV.

He's dancing. He's horrible.

Mom and I are laughing at him.

Joe, come quickly!

Help!

Joe, are you alright?

We can take a break.

No.

I'm okay.

What are you hearing right now, Joe?

Joe.

My dad. He's at home.

He's sick. He's in pain.

Okay. Joe, let's try returning to the motel.

Now hold on to that.

What do you hear?

Singing.

♪ ...makes three

♪ We're happy in my blue heaven ♪

Laughing.

Dad's dancing in front of the TV.

He's still horrible, but...

...we're happy.

We laughed so much.

I know it can be scary to see someone you love

struggle with schizophrenia.

I come back next week, too.

That's great.

And, uh, just to be clear,

this isn't going to just go away like some cold.

He needs to learn to live with it

through counseling and through medication.

You both do. Ah.

Has he had any episodes lately?

No.

Very strong. Good. That's great.

This is the best time to put him on the right path

through counseling and through medication.

Uh, again, thank you for coming.

Thank you.

Come.

Hey.

Let's not go home yet.

Here's a big one!

Yeah! Big one!

You go first.

Look, look! Watch!

Watch!

Ah! -Whoo, whoo!

Do you remember going with Dad to...

Tar pits.

La Brea Tar Pits?

Do you want to go there tomorrow?

What about school?

You can take a break.

It's not a big deal.

I want to go to school.

I want to stick with it.

Attention, students and staff.

This is an active shooter drill.

I repeat, this is an active shooter drill.

We need to lock down. This is a drill.

Alright, everyone. Let's go.

Hey, grab this.

This concludes the lockdown drill.

Joe, are you okay?

I have to go to the bathroom.

Joe, help!

Mom?

Come quickly!

Mom!

Joe!

Hey, Joe!

Joe?

Mom?

Get away from her!

Stay away from us!

Come.

We don't have to stay long.

I'm gonna get something to drink.

Oh, okay. Okay.

Ah!

It's been too long.

Hey.

Meet me upstairs.

I saw them go into the APA Family Center.

Ever since Joe returned to school,

he has seemed a bit off.

If he's going to a psychiatrist

they're giving him drugs.

That will damage his brain!

Actually, Joe goes to the Family Center

because he is interested in psychology.

He might volunteer there later.

Oh, Helen...

Congratulations.

A bit "off"?

What's "off" are gossipy ladies

with crooked eyebrow tattoos.

Hey, dude.

I-I just wanted to talk about

what happened at school.

What do you mean? Why?

Well, I was in the hallway when you...

I don't know. Like, it kind of...

looked like...

It looked like you, like, freaked out or something.

Oh, yeah. Um...

I, uh--

I-I shouldn't have.

It-- It's just, like...

sometimes all the, like--

all the bullshit, like, gets to me, you know?

Actually, yeah.

Really? Yeah.

Except I go to Pizza Hut

and eat a whole supreme pizza, alone.

I-I go to the pet store,

and I play with the snakes.

Why? 'Cause it's, like, really gross.

And then it just gets me out of my head.

That's fucking weird.

Yeah. Um...

I mean, sometimes it's just...

Like, it gets hard, you know?

He's been going to the Family Center

for over a year.

It was the school's idea.

I'll try my best to help you both.

He's making progress.

Maybe an evil spirit has taken hold of him?

I'll ask Master Chen to see him--

It's okay.

Seeing the therapist is enough.

Therapist?

You sound like a foreigner.

Come here.

Take two.

I'll make you something to eat.

A student told Mr. Hernandez

Joe was in distress that afternoon.

Well, he seemed fine,

but just said he needed a break after the drill.

But the damage he caused wasn't discovered

until yesterday with the construction crew.

I can pay.

We also found this.

He's been sneaking into the school facilities after hours.

First-year swim coach gives him the key

so he can do the practice by his own.

He's had a tough time since his dad passed away.

Up until then, he's one of our top students

and a good athlete.

He's not a bad kid.

I'm very sorry for your loss.

I am.

The student who told Mr. Hernandez about Joe

also found this.

It's very disturbing.

I talk with him.

Mrs. Chao,

we strongly believe he should transfer to Erbes High School,

just down the road,

which handles kids with behavioral issues.

He needs to stay.

There, they have social workers and counselors

who can help him.

We go already. The family center.

He's much better.

We all have his best interests at heart here.

Uh, his behavior is just

preventing the other students--

I teach him by my own.

Mrs. Chao...

Let's go.

Is there anything you want to say?

I heard you there in the hallway.

No. I wasn't at school.

You were there. I heard you.

And you were trying to--

I was working at the store.

Son, listen to Mommy.

If something doesn't make sense,

you need to use your head--

Joe?

Earlier this afternoon, a dangerous struggle ended

with a vehicle driving on the sidewalk.

The black pickup truck

drove down the wrong side of Valley Boulevard.

The police cars, at one point...

...were heading westbound on Valley Boulevard.

Back to you. Thanks, Jeffrey.

And now more details are emerging about the shooting

at North Carolina Community College.

Police report that the shooter had two additional shotguns

and another 150 rounds of ammunition

in the trunk of his car.

It has been confirmed that at the school,

he was armed with an AR-15,

and he carried a backpack with two Glock...

Authorities have put together a timeline

of the shooter's... Joe?

...movements prior to the day of the shooting.

Joe! Security footage from

a convenience store near the entrance to the campus...

Hey. ...shows the suspect

walking around the perimeter two days before.

Turn it down!

The morning of the incident,

he actually received a parking ticket

for parking in a bus lane.

The suspect had a verbal altercation

with the parking officer before moving his car.

No. I haven't seen him here.

Why?

He like to go to range for shooting.

Oh. -I want to give him gun for birthday surprise.

Let me show you a couple of pieces, huh?

Let's start with the, uh, Smith & Wesson Model 10...

...and then do the Model 36.

Uh, pick either one up.

See how it feels in your hand. Uh, eh, no.

Okay. Let me show you.

It's very simple.

Good size for him.

Uh, this one is strong.

Yeah. Uh, I back to you here later.

He come to here, you call me, okay?

Yeah. Okay.

Keep tapping.

It could be any speed that feels right to you.

Do you recall a memory about spiders?

We had an infestation once.

Keep going.

I woke up in the middle of the night...

...hungry.

I saw my parents talking.

My dad--

he fell.

It's the night he died.

Joe, come quickly!

I-I didn't know what to do.

He keeps making progress,

but I feel like I would get a fuller picture

if his school could share information with me.

He have an interest on guns.

Have you noticed anything worrisome at home?

He talk many times about a school shooter.

I see.

On his computer.

Could you please send these to me?

Ah. I'll review it.

I'll go over everything with the rest of the team.

Maybe he going to hurt some people.

I-I understand your worry,

but most people with schizophrenia

don't engage in violence.

In fact, it's quite rare.

We have no reason to believe that Joe is any different.

Now, that said, it's still extremely important

that you fill out this form as soon as possible.

I send to you. Okay.

Time for your medicine.

Excuse me, ma'am.

Hello.

Yeah. Hi.

I-I saw your flier for the store.

Yes. Are you the owner?

Yes. Own for almost 20 years.

Oh, great.

I-I've been looking at storefronts in the area.

Not many are as well-maintained as this one.

Yeah, sure.

Yeah. Thank you.

Yeah. You're welcome.

Um, so all the information is right here, right?

Yes. Can I ask you a few questions?

Okay.

Is the building zoned SC3?

Yes. And, does this price

include all the existing equipment?

Included in the price.

Joe?

I'm a member of the psychiatric emergency team.

We were called in to do an evaluation on Joe.

Evaluation?

What did you wrote?

Uh, release paperwork.

Release? Well, we can only release him

if he's currently receiving treatment.

Is he? He gets arrested?

He was jaywalking. Jaywalking?

He gets arrested for that?

Ma'am, we did not arrest him.

He was incoherent.

We thought it best to bring him here.

Next time, you want us to just leave him

wandering around in traffic?

No. I didn't think so.

Is he receiving treatment? Yes.

Where? APA Family Center.

Okay.

I noticed he turns 18 in a few weeks. Yes.

Is this the first time he's had an episode like this?

Well, if it happens again and he's no longer a minor,

we are going to have to file a 5150 hold.

If it's serious, the doctor may order him

to be admitted to a psychiatric facility.

Here is some information, if you'd like to take a look.

Once he turns 18,

you're no longer his legal guardian,

and his care won't be in your hands.

You should plan for that.

Joe, go the car.

I want to know what's going on.

The caseworker called me. Call you?

To confirm that I'm treating Joe

and answer some questions. But--

Pictures I send to you, you show to police?

No. I-- Pictures? What pictures?

Uh, Mrs. Chao, can we just-- No.

If the school and I can monitor him together,

I'm confident that we'll be able to intervene.

Everyone helping too much. It's getting worse.

Please. Just-- We're going.

His brain chemistry is changing!

Joe, listen to me. We need to--

Stay the fuck away from us!

I'm here for you.

I'm sorry, Mom.

I'm sorry. I'm trying. I really am.

Don't worry.

We'll take care of you.

We take care of each other.

Let's go home.

My Dad!

Now they want to take the store!

No way. No way!

Stand guard.

Come-- They're coming.

Stay alert.

Fuck!

Shut the...

♪ ...play make Jack a dull boy ♪

Time to eat!

♪ All work and no play ♪

♪ Make Jack a dull boy ♪

Joe?

What happened to your hand?

Sure. Sure.

♪ All work and no play make Jack a dull boy ♪

Where did you get this?

At the store?

Sure, sure.

Two, four, six, eight, ten, eleven...

You've reached Joe.

Please leave a message.

Hi.

Hello...

Have you seen my son?

I don't hear anything.

Let's try the other door.

I tried to explain everything to Principal Stephens,

but I didn't think-- You don't know anything.

Joe, your mom is worried, okay?

She's super worried. No!

You stay the fuck away from us!

We're not leaving you here.

Fuck! Joe!

He was in the gym, but he took off.

And by the time we got to the other side of the school,

we lost him. How you let him go?

Sorry, Mrs. Chao.

Hi.

Excuse me, have you seen my son?

No. No, I haven't.

Thank you.

Did I do something wrong?

Nonsense.

You didn't do anything wrong, Irene.

Everyone knows how much you love him.

If he hurts himself or others,

the police will take him.

Now, now.

Stan and Jeannie will find him.

Just you wait and see.

He is my responsibility alone.

South Garfield Memorial Hospital.

How can I help you?

I'm looking for my son.

He is missing.

His name is Joe Chao.

Oh. Can you give me a description?

Can you put this in the window?

Thank you.

Hello? Hi.

Uh, you asked me to call if I saw your son.

Yes.

It took me a minute to click that it might be him,

and by that time, he was long gone.

Oh. He ask about guns? Actually, yes.

Bobby said that he was over here the whole time.

Eh...

You tape to here?

Yeah, sure.

You can see from the imaging despite the treatments,

the cancer has progressed and spread to other areas.

At this point,

we don't have any other treatment options available

beyond supportive care.

I'm so very sorry.

One year?

We can't know for sure.

But at this point we are probably thinking

in terms of months.

Irene...

I'm so sorry.

It's time to get things in order.

You have to be strong.

For Joe.

Irene, you don't look well.

Sit down. I'll make some tea.

I need you to take these for me.

What's this?

Once the store is sold,

I want you to have the money.

What about Joe's college fund?

You can give him the money when he needs it.

You haven't slept.

You're confused.

Come, let's drink some water

and recite the mantras--

Irene!

Hello.

Hi, Mrs. Chao. It's Jeannie.

We're still out looking for him every day,

but there is no sign of him yet.

We haven't given up hope. Don't worry.

Hi, Mrs. Chao. It's Dr. Hsu calling again.

I realized the last time we talked

was a stressful situation,

but I'm here to help.

Has Joe exhibited any further fascination with violence?

Please call me back.

We've been keeping an eye out for him

since you called our hospital more than a week ago.

You've asked the police for assistance, yes?

No. No police, please.

Hi, Mrs. Chao.

This is Maria Zarate,

the caseworker who evaluated your son.

I'm calling because Joe is turning 18 soon,

and when he does,

your role in his care becomes very restricted.

This is a crucial time.

Please call me back so we can discuss further.

Hello? Hi.

I got one of your missing persons flyers,

and I just saw him around the Sunset Hills Motel.

Joe?

Joe?

Joe? Oh!

J-Joe!

Joe, Joe.

Joe.

It's me. It's Mommy.

Joe.

You are my son.

You are my son.

You are my son.

Joe, Joe...

Happy birthday.

You were born at five in the morning.

Look.

You look like a poodle.

At that time,

everyone permed hair.

It was a fancy restaurant.

Daddy's friend was the owner.

Daddy's thinking to impress Mommy.

Were you?

It was my first time eating Indian food.

Mm. This is when we bring you home first time.

I miss him.

Me too.

I miss you.

Eh?

I'm here.

Not always.

No matter what happen.

But, it happened.

It's happening. You're sick again.

Yes, it came back.

You don't need to worry.

I started treatment again.

Hmm?

Sweetheart, no matter what happens

mommy will always love you.

Stay strong.

Eh,

I'll get your medicine.

Okay.

Wait for Mommy.

I'll be right back.

I can make you breakfast.

I'll help you find it, okay?

Please...

What are these for?

For our enemies.

Okay.

Okay together.

We have to be strong. You said it yourself, right?

Yes.

It's not just us.

Our warriors are ready to strike.

Yes.

Eh...

Tonight... it's your birthday...

We can do your favorite things.

Together.

This way...

no one can see.

Ready.

Make your wish.

I wish that you'll live to be

100 years old.

Don't say it out loud.

Ah! Yay!

Happy birthday!

Present! Present!

♪ Happy birthday to you ♪

Sick! Thanks, Mom!

Is it comfortable?

Yeah.

Ah.

So handsome!

Let's stay here forever.

We could, um--

We could have Thai food every night

and hongdou bao for breakfast.

I love those.

We could...

We could watch movies.

Anything with Tom Cruise.

No-- No doctors, no pills, no-- no hospitals.

Just you and me.

No one can find us here.

Can we do that?

How do we do that?

I'll find a way.

Hey.

Have some cake.

Slow down!

Irene?

Burn all of our pictures.

What?

I don't want anyone to remember us.

What are you talking about?

Where's Joe?

I sent him away.

What does that mean?

Where are you right now?

Mommy loves you.

Everything we've been through...

We will never be apart.

You don't need to be afraid.

911. What is your emergency?

This is Irene Chao.

Ma'am?

I'm at Sunset Hills Motel.

Okay. Stay on the line.

Something has happened.