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A reading from the first letter

A reading from the first letter

of Saint Paul to the Corinthians.

"Brothers and Sisters...

"Brothers and Sisters...

behold I tell you a mystery.

We shall not fall asleep...

but we will all be changed

in the blink of an eye at the last trumpet.

in the blink of an eye at the last trumpet.

For that which is corruptible

must clothe itself with incorruptibility,

must clothe itself with incorruptibility,

and that which is mortal must clothe its..."

Mr. Savino, Miss Ramos, slow down.

Mr. Savino, Miss Ramos, slow down.

Sorry, Miss Hathaway.

"Here at the Immaculate Conception,

"Here at the Immaculate Conception,

we pride ourselves in creating a welcoming environment.

However, the secretive manner

in which you've conducted yourself

and the way it has come to light,

the board

feels it is best to quash this

feels it is best to quash this

before the Archdiocese gets involved

and the media gets wind of it.

Unfortunately, we can't offer you any sort of severance

due to the unethical grounds for separation."

due to the unethical grounds for separation."

I'm sorry, we can't support your lifestyle.

Lifestyle?

I feel awful.

No, you don't.

No, you don't.

Oh, it's all over Facebook.

I'm surprised you even came in today.

I'm surprised you even came in today.

Great picture, by the way.

I don't do Facebook. That's part of my contract.

I don't do Facebook. That's part of my contract.

Oh, well, it's also part of your contract

that we can separate you from your employment

that we can separate you from your employment

at our discretion.

Do I at least get to say goodbye to my kids?

Oh, whoa, whoa, whoa, that would cause some...

...unpleasantness.

...unpleasantness.

Oh, don't you think?

After seven years?

Of the 22 students that you have,

um, 17 parents called in today

um, 17 parents called in today

and said that their children will not be attending school

this morning,

and of the five remaining,

three of whom,

they neither speak, read,

they neither speak, read,

nor write English,

and the... uh, the remaining two

are on financial aid, full scholarship,

are on financial aid, full scholarship,

so they won't be... um, they won't be speaking up.

Way it goes.

Way it goes.

- So, now what? - Hmm.

Well, you take your things and go.

Well, you take your things and go.

But, I mean, just FYI,

when you were, uh, applying for this position,

when you were, uh, applying for this position,

there were a lot of people vying for the same job

who were more qualified than you,

but we were told to be progressive,

but we were told to be progressive,

so we went ahead with the African American woman.

You know, we just decided

we just got a little more than we bargained for.

I will fight this.

You really want to put our students,

You really want to put our students,

our school, through all that?

Uh, you love it so much, you've been here seven years,

you're gonna hire a lawyer, you're gonna lawyer up.

you're gonna hire a lawyer, you're gonna lawyer up.

What about the Catholic Church,

you don't think they have lawyers?

Big bad, big bad lawyers.

Big bad, big bad lawyers.

You understand me? How are you gonna pay that bill?

Now, I am... I am sorry

that we are not being sensitive

that we are not being sensitive

to your choices,

but this is the Catholic Church.

but this is the Catholic Church.

Betsy Holland.

Betsy Holland.

You said he'd be back, and he's still not back.

It's okay, you can go back to bed, please.

It's okay, you can go back to bed, please.

It's FTM, remember? You have to make breakfast.

FTM? FTM...

FTM? FTM...

Female the male?

- French toast Monday. - Monday. Monday.

- French toast Monday. - Monday. Monday.

Oh. Thank you.

Okay, let's go. Let's go. Thank you.

Okay, let's go. Up. I love you. Let's go, let's go.

Okay, let's go. Up. I love you. Let's go, let's go.

You're awake.

Frame such feeling line...

Frame such feeling line that may discover such integrity.

Frame such feeling line that may discover such integrity.

Frame such feeling line that may discover such integrity.

What does integrity mean again?

What does integrity mean again?

Uh, having an honest soul.

Oh, shit.

Oh, shit.

- Cereal's not healthy, remember? - Yes, it is.

- Cereal's not healthy, remember? - Yes, it is.

No, it's not. It has added sugar and whatnot.

Okay, okay. How about some scrambled eggs?

Okay, okay. How about some scrambled eggs?

- Healthy enough? - You don't know how to cook.

- I can cook. - No, you can't.

When we ate spaghetti

When we ate spaghetti

you burnt the garlic bread.

Oh, so you're gonna blame me till the day I die

for more kitchen blunder?

Oh, I see how it is.

Frame such feeling line...

Frame such feeling line...

Fuck me.

That may discover such integrity.

That may discover such integrity.

That may discover such integrity.

- Maybe I should audition. - Wish you could.

If this one doesn't work out, it's over.

If this one doesn't work out, it's over.

- You always say that. - This time I'm serious.

Does daddy not love us anymore?

Daddy loves you.

He'll be back. He's just busy with work now.

He'll be back. He's just busy with work now.

But he's never gone away for work before.

He's just doing research.

What type of research?

He's a scientist. I don't know.

Scientific research.

- He went to France. - What?

You know how your dad is, like, super smart?

You know how your dad is, like, super smart?

Like, he's even smarter than me.

I know.

I know.

Well, the country of France requested his expertise

to work on a top secret mission.

to work on a top secret mission.

Now, I can't really explain it because I'm not a scientist.

- And it's top secret. - And it's top secret.

- And it's top secret. - And it's top secret.

But your dad is saving lives.

Daddy is a hero.

Okay, let's not be dramatic now.

♪ It is well ♪

♪ It is well ♪

♪ It is well ♪

♪ With my soul ♪

♪ With my soul ♪

♪ With my soul ♪

♪ It is well ♪

♪ It is well ♪

♪ It is well ♪

♪ With my soul ♪

♪ When peace like a river ♪

♪ When peace like a river ♪

♪ Attendeth my way ♪

♪ Attendeth my way ♪

Two, three.

♪ When sorrows ♪

Good.

♪ Like sea billows roll ♪

♪ Like sea billows roll ♪

One, two, three.

♪ Whatever ♪

Yes.

♪ My lot ♪

♪ My lot ♪

Go for it.

♪ Thou hast taught me to say ♪

Good.

♪ It is well ♪

♪ It is well ♪

♪ It is well ♪

♪ With my... ♪

I know I was only on wine, but I also made a quiche.

I know I was only on wine, but I also made a quiche.

- I see we have a new member. - Amber.

- Amber, that was beautiful. - You think so?

- Amber, that was beautiful. - You think so?

I was going to sing "Gather Us In,"

but that seemed so overdone.

And this seemed more in my range.

And this seemed more in my range.

And I actually can't believe that you were never...

Wait a minute.

- What are you doing here? - It's Saturday.

- What are you doing here? - It's Saturday.

Choir rehearsal.

You know you can't be here.

No, I didn't know that.

No, I didn't know that.

But I do now.

Congratulations.

Thanks.

Thanks.

Hi, Veronica. It's Mary Ann from Park Realty.

I have a couple that are interested

I have a couple that are interested

in seeing the apartment tomorrow from 12 to two,

so if you could just put the key...

What?

What?

Pizza delivery for Veronica.

Hi. Um...

uh, you're Veronica, right?

uh, you're Veronica, right?

You ordered the pizza, right?

Hello?

Open up the door.

- Your pizza's here. - Not my pizza.

You're going to pay for the pizza,

and you're leaving him a nice tip.

and you're leaving him a nice tip.

Not my pizza.

Somebody's got to pay for the pizza.

Not my pizza.

Not my pizza.

Okay, look, this stops now.

You know, I always knew

there was something wrong with you.

there was something wrong with you.

Um...

Um...

Yo, Izzy.

Is it true you're moving to France with your dad?

Oui, oui, monsieur.

Oui, oui, monsieur.

Liar. Your dad's not in France.

- What? - Yes, he is.

- What? - Yes, he is.

He's in France.

Jacqueline spotted him last weekend in Lincoln Park.

Making out with some Asian-looking dude.

Making out with some Asian-looking dude.

Hey, hey.

That's enough, folks.

"I may chance have some odd quirks

and remnants of wit broken on me

and remnants of wit broken on me

because I have railed

so long against marriage.

so long against marriage.

Shall quips and sentences

and these paper bullets of the brain

awe a man

awe a man

from the career of his humor?

When I said I would die a bachelor...

When I said I would die a bachelor...

I did not think I should live till I were married."

I did not think I should live till I were married."

- Thank you. - Thank you.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

- I can do it another way or... - That was plenty.

- I can do it another way or... - That was plenty.

You've reached the Hathaway residence.

You've reached the Hathaway residence.

Please leave your name, number,

and a brief message after the beep.

Thank you for calling, and God bless.

Thank you for calling, and God bless.

Hey, Dad.

Um, it's...

Um, it's...

it's your son.

Uh...

look, I don't know why I called.

look, I don't know why I called.

I just, you know...

wanted to see how you were doing.

Uh, you know, it's been, like, five years or whatever.

Just...

Just...

you know, it feels like time is passing

and sometimes I feel like

we ain't never gonna see each other again.

we ain't never gonna see each other again.

Hey, look, I'm... I'm... I'm sorry.

Hey, look, I'm... I'm... I'm sorry.

You know, I wish sometimes, like, I could...

change who I am.

Like, I wish I could change who I am, you know.

But I don't know, that... like, this is...

you know, that... this is who I am, you know.

you know, that... this is who I am, you know.

But, you know, like I said, I just wanted to call because...

You know, if you want to call me back, that's good,

but yeah.

Okay, well, um...

Okay, well, um...

Yeah, I gotta go. I'll... I'll talk to you later.

Hi, dennydoesshakespeare.com? No?

Hi, dennydoesshakespeare.com? No?

- Hi, dennydoesshakespeare.com? - Uh-uh, no.

Oh, it's really good.

- It's all right. - I'm a really good actor.

Do you want one?

Yeah, thank you. Thank you very much.

Dennydoesshakespeare.com? No?

You guys are awesome.

Oh.

Oh.

And if you look directly behind me,

And if you look directly behind me,

you might notice the iconic Grecian arch,

which you lovers of classic cinema

which you lovers of classic cinema

will instantly recognize from such award-winning films

as Love Story, Barefoot in the Park,

as Love Story, Barefoot in the Park,

A Streetcar Named Desire, Ghostbusters II.

Oh. Sorry.

Oh. Sorry.

Uh, oh, dear lord.

We... we... we gotta wrap it up.

We... we... we gotta wrap it up.

I... I... I think if you email them,

you can get a... a half refund, maybe?

I don't know.

I don't know.

Uh, check... check... check online.

Hi, sorry. Sorry. I'm here, I'm here.

Don't make me say I forgot. How was school?

Don't make me say I forgot. How was school?

She hasn't said a word since lunchtime,

which is very unlike her.

Did something happen?

Did something happen?

It's probably just a case of indigestion.

- Oh. Sorry again. - It's okay.

- Okay, thank you. - Have a good day, y'all.

- Okay, thank you. - Have a good day, y'all.

Bye. You too.

So how was school?

You wanna talk about anything?

So what, you're not talking to me now?

So what, you're not talking to me now?

What did I do this time?

You're not the only one who's suffering, BTW.

You're not the only one who's suffering, BTW.

I had to cancel two tours today.

You know how much money I lost?

Hey.

Hey, I know what'll cheer us up.

We'll hand these out

We'll hand these out

and practice our accents on strangers.

Good evening, madam.

Do you like to read books

Do you like to read books

and expand your bloodthirsty mind

with knowledge?

Or do you prefer to do an Irish jig

Or do you prefer to do an Irish jig

with nothing but the lashings of whisky

and us in a pipe dream?

and us in a pipe dream?

We can dance all night in the local bar

and sing a lot of songs for the lo...

and sing a lot of songs for the lo...

Oh, hey there, young lass.

You love Irish pipe dreams.

You love Irish pipe dreams.

Young lass.

The Irish pipe dreams.

You love them.

You love them.

Ah, gee.

Ah, gee.

My name is Veronica Danielle Hathaway and...

My name is Veronica Danielle Hathaway and...

Okay. Okay.

"Let me not to the marriage of true minds

admit impediments.

admit impediments.

Love is not love

which alters when it alteration finds.

which alters when it alteration finds.

Nor bends with the remover to remove.

It is the star

It is the star

to every wandering bark

whose worth's unknown,

whose worth's unknown,

although his height be taken."

Can I help you?

The queue.

"Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks

but bears it out even to the edge of doom.

but bears it out even to the edge of doom.

Darling Veronica.

Darling Veronica.

I'm sorry for the cruelty

you've endured for my sake.

I offer you this.

My eternal love...

as imperfect and lonely

as imperfect and lonely

as this single red rose.

Your sweet, salty, caramel milkshake, Juan Carlos.

Your sweet, salty, caramel milkshake, Juan Carlos.

Is this some kind of joke?

- I'm... oh. I'm confused. - You're confused?

- I'm... oh. I'm confused. - You're confused?

What are you, a singing telegram or something?

I was hired to deliver a Shakespeare telegram

I was hired to deliver a Shakespeare telegram

to Veronica from her lover Juan Carlos.

Juan Carlos is the twisted 15-year-old downstairs

Juan Carlos is the twisted 15-year-old downstairs

whose recent hobby is harassing me.

You know, ever since the world discovered

You know, ever since the world discovered

that I'm trans.

Oh, uh, I'm... I'm so sorry.

I gotta hand it to him. This is original.

I gotta hand it to him. This is original.

It's been Chinese food or pizza delivery.

You know, when he's not drawing penises on my front door.

You know, when he's not drawing penises on my front door.

Men.

On behalf of any decency left in the male species...

On behalf of any decency left in the male species...

I offer you this.

I offer you this.

For a minute there I thought you were a real Brit.

Really?

Well, you know, I can't tell that you used to be a guy.

Well, you know, I can't tell that you used to be a guy.

- I mean... - Uh-uh. Let's go out.

No. No, I'm sorry.

- I didn't mean to... - Uh-uh.

- I didn't mean to... - Uh-uh.

- Let's go out. - No, I'm so sorry.

Well, there is the issue of payment.

You've got to be kidding me.

I've got a little girl right there.

I've got a little girl right there.

My pockets are full of lint.

You take a check?

Cash only.

Cash only.

- Wait a minute. - W... w... wait.

I... I think we should make Juan Carlos pay.

- I mean, I don't want you to... - It's fine, I'll pay.

- I mean, I don't want you to... - It's fine, I'll pay.

But because of her.

Come on. [indistinct]. Please.

Isabel, come on.

Please.

Thank you.

How much does Juan Carlos owe you?

How much does Juan Carlos owe you?

Um, 85 plus 12 for the rose,

so 97.

so 97.

That's a little steep, don't you think?

Oh, well...

- Oh, I don't have change. - It's fine.

Hold on. Thank you.

Hold on. Thank you.

Just standard procedure.

You know, it's, uh... thank you for your...

You know, it's, uh... thank you for your...

Oh, good... very good. We're all set here.

Have a great day. Isabel. Isabel.

You can't just storm in here. Where are your manners?

You can't just storm in here. Where are your manners?

That is so rude.

Do you need to use the bathroom? You can use the bathroom.

No, no, no, no. She's doing this on purpose.

No, no, no, no. She's doing this on purpose.

She has a very extensive vocabulary,

but she's not speaking to me right now

because she hates me and she wants me to fail.

because she hates me and she wants me to fail.

Isabel. Isabel. Integrity, remember?

What does it mean?

Integrity means having an honest soul.

Integrity means having an honest soul.

Do you have an honest soul right now?

Excuse me?

Isabel.

He left because of you,

and now he's with some other dude.

and now he's with some other dude.

Isabel.

I think we need vodka.

Oh, um,

it... it's ten o'clock in the morning.

it... it's ten o'clock in the morning.

- We'll put some OJ in it. - Oh, you know what?

I'm not much of a vodka drinker, but you... you have at it.

Suit yourself.

I just wanted to have a normal life.

I just wanted to have a normal life.

Oh, because you're so normal.

Normal's boring.

"Dear students,

you might be wondering where I've gone.

I didn't want you to think I was abandoning you.

I didn't want you to think I was abandoning you.

It was never my intention to use my backup plan."

So what do you do with your life?

Wait. Let me guess.

Wait. Let me guess.

Um, I really enjoy your style. Very minimalist.

Um, I really enjoy your style. Very minimalist.

Um, creative director

for some sort of, uh, huge architect firm, huh?

for some sort of, uh, huge architect firm, huh?

Yeah?

I'm a... I was a teacher.

I'm a... I was a teacher.

"I'm sorry we have to build our lives

around fear rather than dreams.

But I hope when you're grown up,

you accept one another for who you truly are,

you accept one another for who you truly are,

and dream just a little bigger

than the world we live in today."

Wow, that's gotta be tough.

I could never be a teacher.

Dealing with all those kids.

Dealing with all those kids.

You know, I like your definition of integrity.

You know, I like your definition of integrity.

Having an honest soul.

"Remember, fish can have wings.

Your teacher, Miss Hathaway.

Yep.

Honest soul.

You've been in there a long time, Isabel.

You've been in there a long time, Isabel.

Kids. Sorry. We'll... we'll skedaddle out.

We'll... we'll... we'll be as fast as we can

We'll... we'll... we'll be as fast as we can

and then just, uh...

Sorry for ruining your whole day.

Get out of there.

Get out of there.

Oh, you're only speaking Spanish now, I see.

I liked it better when she wasn't saying anything.

I liked it better when she wasn't saying anything.

Isabel.

Isabel.

Oh, honey.

Oh, honey.

You know what I do when I have a tummy ache?

I look at my fish,

and I try to imagine

what they're feeling this very moment.

They're born with the instinct to survive.

Sometimes life is so big

that I have to close my eyes.

Okay, drama queen. Let's go.

- Daddy, I... - Shh! [indistinct].

- We're leaving right now. - I don't want to go.

We're leaving right now.

We're leaving right now.

Please say thank you.

Say thank you.

- Okay. - What?

- Okay. - What?

In case I need an actor?

An amigo.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

- I don't want to leave. - Come on, let's go.

- Let's just go. - I don't want to leave.

Come on. Come on.

- Come on. - I've seen a fish with wings.

- Isabel. - Hey.

My... my stomach hurts.

- Careful. - And this is my fault.

- Careful. - And this is my fault.

Yes.

Oh, my...

The mailbox is full

and cannot accept any messages at this time.

and cannot accept any messages at this time.

Goodbye.

Isabel, are you getting your pajamas on?

Are you hurrying up?

The babysitter will be here any minute,

and I am already late for work.

and I am already late for work.

Oh, Jeez. Jeez.

Isabel, are you listening to me?

We are running so late.

We are running so late.

- Hello? - Hey, this is Veronica Hathaway.

I'm... I'm on my way to work, but come up.

Well, the babysitter just cancelled,

so what are we going to do?

so what are we going to do?

Gee.

Oh, jeez. Oh, just a minute.

Hi, what's up?

Um, hey, is your little girl okay?

Um, hey, is your little girl okay?

Um, I think so.

Oh, thank God.

Oh, no. What did she do now?

Oh, when she was in my bathroom,

I think she replaced my meds with breath meds.

I think she replaced my meds with breath meds.

I'm so worried she swallowed them.

Isabel.

Isabel, open this door at once.

Did you steal something from this nice lady's bathroom?

Isabel.

Pills are not candy.

If you swallowed them, we have to go to the hospital.

If you swallowed them, we have to go to the hospital.

That's very dangerous.

- I spilled. - Is...

- What? What spilled? - The pills.

- What? What spilled? - The pills.

I accidentally knocked them over,

and they spilled down the sink.

I didn't take them. I promise.

I didn't take them. I promise.

She's telling the truth.

How do you know?

I teach fifth grade.

I teach fifth grade.

I know the sound of children lying.

I'm very late for work now.

I'm very late for work now.

We're having babysitter issues.

Isabel.

Isabel.

Open this door right now.

Hey, Isabel. It's Miss Veronica.

Hey, Isabel. It's Miss Veronica.

Did you read my letter?

How did you do that?

Come here.

Well, you seem okay.

You promise me you didn't swallow those pills.

You promise me you didn't swallow those pills.

Oh, God.

You little maniac.

You little maniac.

What are we gonna do?

What are we gonna do?

What are we gonna do?

Check.

Check.

Now, who taught you how to play like this?

My daddy. Checkmate.

My daddy. Checkmate.

Well played.

Winner cleans up, loser picks dessert.

- Hey. - Hey.

- Hey. - Hey.

Indeed, from 1797 to 1826,

before it became a public square,

Washington Square Park was a graveyard

Washington Square Park was a graveyard

for paupers, brothel women,

and any other so-called untouchables.

and any other so-called untouchables.

At the center of the square, where the iconic fountain flows

At the center of the square, where the iconic fountain flows

and all its majesty stood the gallows where

they executed criminals

they executed criminals

or anyone they deemed criminal.

We're sure great at making history look pretty, right?

We're sure great at making history look pretty, right?

So, what's your backup plan?

- Excuse me? - What's your backup plan?

- Excuse me? - What's your backup plan?

I don't know.

- It's in God's hands. - Do you believe in God?

- It's in God's hands. - Do you believe in God?

It's hard sometimes, but...

It's hard sometimes, but...

I do.

Do you?

Never really thought about it.

Never really thought about it.

Well, faith is a choice, and freedom lets us choose.

I like freedom.

So do I.

Yes.

Sunrise is Jasmine.

Sunrise is Jasmine.

Oh, look, it's the liar.

Alone, with no friends.

Alone, with no friends.

Did somebody pee her pants?

Did somebody pee her pants?

Come on.

Bye, looser.

So, Miss Hathaway?

Please call me Veronica.

Please call me Veronica.

What was your reason for leaving the Immaculate Conception?

I took too much estrogen.

I took too much estrogen.

Nothing surprises me anymore with the Catholic school.

Yeah, they felt I wasn't a good match.

Why didn't you tell them?

Why didn't you tell them?

I'm a really good teacher.

I gave my heart every day to a job

I gave my heart every day to a job

that I was more than qualified for.

It should be a non-issue.

Tell me why you love teaching.

Growing up, teachers were the ones

who made the greatest impact on my life.

My best teachers gave me the courage

My best teachers gave me the courage

to believe in myself.

I knew firsthand the power of a good teacher.

I knew firsthand the power of a good teacher.

But then when I started teaching,

I realized the power of the student.

They question, they challenge, they inspire.

Teacher and student build worlds together.

Teacher and student build worlds together.

If I can do that with the next generation,

then that's purpose.

then that's purpose.

What if none of them want to learn?

What if your job is more of a parent

What if your job is more of a parent

or a babysitter to a bunch of failing kids?

Some of the best teachers I've had have been babysitters.

Some of the best teachers I've had have been babysitters.

And you always pass failure on the way to success, right?

And you always pass failure on the way to success, right?

Miss Veronica? Miss Veronica.

Miss Veronica? Miss Veronica.

Miss Veronica?

What if one of the kids told you to shut the fuck up

and screamed a bunch of racial slurs at you?

and screamed a bunch of racial slurs at you?

I've heard worse from people that I love.

I've heard worse from people that I love.

I'm a tough cookie, Principal.

I'm a tough cookie, Principal.

I won't be disheartened by a room

full of unruly kids who just need a parent.

full of unruly kids who just need a parent.

Honey, what are you doing here? Why aren't you in school?

I don't feel so good.

We have to call your dad.

You hungry?

Come on, we can have a little snack while we wait.

Bless us, O Lord, in these Thy gifts

which we are about to receive

from Thy bounty through Christ our Lord.

from Thy bounty through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

Daddy and Shake say God is just some

made-up reason for people to be mean to each other.

Honey, people are mean to each other

because they can be if they choose to be.

How did you make this French toast?

How did you make this French toast?

It's the best I've ever had.

It's a secret.

You have to tell me! Please!

You have to tell me! Please!

You know, you have such an eager mind, don't you?

You have to know absolutely everything.

You have to know absolutely everything.

Slow down, honey. Enjoy the experience.

Can you teach me how to cook?

I'll tell you what.

Once I get settled in my new place,

I'll invite you and your dad over for a cooking class.

Where are you moving?

Where are you moving?

I don't know.

Excuse me for a minute.

Why are you bothering Miss Veronica?

You think she has time to take care of you every other day?

You think she has time to take care of you every other day?

Hi.

Answer me!

She's not participating in school.

She won't even talk to her friends.

But she talks to you?

But she talks to you?

We have good conversations, don't we, Isabel?

I don't get it.

I don't get it.

I am doing the best I can.

Do you think I signed up for this life?

Hey, but you did sign up for this life.

Hey, but you did sign up for this life.

I'll take this sweetheart.

Thank you.

Thank you.

You doing some traveling?

Miss Veronica is homeless.

- She has nowhere to go. - Isabel, that is so rude.

- She has nowhere to go. - Isabel, that is so rude.

- Move in with us. - Out of line, friend.

Are you okay?

I'm fine. Don't worry about me.

I'm fine. Don't worry about me.

And don't you run away again.

And your dad some slack.

And your dad some slack.

You know, unless he messes up spaghetti again.

Then chew him out.

So how many days in a row do you think

you can be mad at me?

Eleven?

Eleven?

Let's go for twelve.

Shakes.

Shakes.

Shakes.

Does Daddy not love us anymore?

Did you leave us for another family?

Did you leave us for another family?

Daddy loves you.

Daddy loves you.

He'll be back.

Class, can I please have your attention?

Class, can I please have your attention?

I'd like to introduce you to our new student, Kyle.

Kyle and his family moved here all the way from Alabama.

Kyle and his family moved here all the way from Alabama.

He's going to be shadowing Gustavo this week.

Can we please give a warm welcome to Kyle!

Can we please give a warm welcome to Kyle!

Woo!

Good job, y'all.

Alabama.

So, did you play a game last night?

Uh, f... football?

Basketball.

Uh, no. I missed it.

Uh, no. I missed it.

I like your shoes, Alabama.

Thanks. I like your hair.

Thanks. I like your hair.

Thanks.

- Can I braid it? - Sure.

- Can I braid it? - Sure.

What's your favorite color?

What's your favorite color?

Purple.

- You? - That's cool.

Blue.

Blue.

Uh-uh.

You sure?

You sure?

Now, you know Mama loves you, right?

But where you been? It's been like ten years.

But where you been? It's been like ten years.

The last time I saw you, you were a yoga prancing,

pot smoking, party girl, and homeless.

pot smoking, party girl, and homeless.

And then now, you come back, you're looking like

an Amy Coney Barrett, Bible-thumping wannabe.

an Amy Coney Barrett, Bible-thumping wannabe.

That's a little severe,

don't you think?

Girl, where have you been?

Girl, where have you been?

I've been trying to figure out

what I'm going to do with my life.

what I'm going to do with my life.

I miss singing in church. But you know what?

I miss singing in church. But you know what?

I'm never going to sing again,

and I'm never going to church again.

You're always welcome at Temple.

- You don't go to Temple. - I could if I wanted.

- You don't go to Temple. - I could if I wanted.

What can I make you to eat?

Nothing, I'm not hungry.

A little snack, something, huh?

You've got church right here, and I love you.

You've got church right here, and I love you.

♪ When Jesus is my portion ♪

♪ When Jesus is my portion ♪

♪ A constant friend is he ♪

♪ A constant friend is he ♪

♪ His eyes is on the sparrow ♪

♪ His eyes is on the sparrow ♪

♪ And I know he watches me ♪

♪ And I know he watches me ♪

I have leftover veal parmesan.

I have leftover veal parmesan.

Use your imagination

and draw the environment around you.

For example, if I wanted to be a veterinarian

when I grow up, what would be around me?

- Isabel? - A stethoscope.

Very good. A stethoscope.

- Yes. - Of course the liar knows.

- Yes. - Of course the liar knows.

Her dad does Science, we remember?

Alright. Alright.

Alright. Alright.

Let's show some respect.

As I was saying, draw the details.

As I was saying, draw the details.

I'm very happy you're participating in class again.

I'm very happy you're participating in class again.

What's a stethoscope?

What's a stethoscope?

This.

Are you going to be a veterinarian?

No, I'm going to be a real doctor.

No, I'm going to be a real doctor.

Like my dad, I'm going to find a cure for cancer.

You're the smartest person I ever met.

You're the smartest person I ever met.

What's your picture supposed to be?

I an airplane.

That's me.

That's me.

OMG. Alabama.

You're transgender.

- I'm what? - Transgender.

- I'm what? - Transgender.

You're a fish with wings.

This is super cool.

I do like to fly.

I do like to fly.

Isabel?

Hello.

Constance Laumann.

Veronica Hathaway.

- Catholic? - Yeah.

- Catholic? - Yeah.

The man breaks me down and I keep coming back for more.

I know just what you mean.

You wouldn't happen to know

a nice church in town, would you?

We're new to the area. Church hopping.

We're new to the area. Church hopping.

I'm sort of out of the church circuit these days,

but I'll let you know if I find anything.

We've been to St. Mary's down the street,

but I cannot understand a word of what the priest says.

We're not in Alabama anymore, that's for sure.

I worry about raising my boys here.

I don't want them to get lost in the shuffle, you know?

I don't want them to get lost in the shuffle, you know?

All you can do is teach them.

I'm sure they'll follow in your footsteps.

You seem like a wonderful mommy.

Actually, I'm the babysitter.

Actually, I'm the babysitter.

- Miss Veronica! - How was school, sugar plums?

- We drew pictures. - Oh.

Alabama! Show Miss Veronica yours.

Alabama! Show Miss Veronica yours.

- It's so good! - Hey. Don't be shy, darling.

Yeah.

Yeah.

We drew self-portraits. This is Kyle's.

Oh, wow! It's a beautiful picture, Kyle.

Yeah, that's Kyle.

Wanna play dinosaurs?

Wanna play dinosaurs?

Alright, here we go. Let's go.

Come.

hand.

hand.

- Uh, [indistinct]. - Hey.

Matthew, you are not eating that whole chicken.

Hey, Mama.

Can I play baseball for a play date?

You know the rules.

You know the rules.

Why don't you invite one of the boys over?

You can play your video games.

What are you looking at?

Go do your homework.

Go do your homework.

I wish it would stop raining.

Life is a series of disappointments

Life is a series of disappointments

and little injustices.

Buckle up, buttercup.

Plan B. Ice cream sundae.

Or we could have a ball.

Or we could have a ball.

over here.

over here.

Ooh, I love a big fish.

Hey, Principal Ford, how are you?

Hey, Principal Ford, how are you?

I'm calling to give you an update.

I submitted you for a position

at Harvey Milk High School in District 3.

at Harvey Milk High School in District 3.

Unfortunately, they just hired a teacher

master's degree.

master's degree.

Have you considered enrolling into graduate school?

Absolutely.

I just don't have $50,000 sitting around.

I just don't have $50,000 sitting around.

Hmm.

What did you receive your undergrad in again?

British Literature.

British Literature.

What high school teacher knows all 24 Canterbury Tales?

Just showing them that you've enrolled in your master's degree

Just showing them that you've enrolled in your master's degree

could really improve your chances.

I don't know, I just...

feel like I'm running out of time.

I hear you. Keep me posted, okay?

Okay. Thanks.

Okay. Thanks.

♪ ...flip, flop, wing ♪

♪ But wait there's more ♪

♪ Ah, ooh ♪

♪ Ah, ooh ♪

♪ Ah, ooh ♪

♪ Ah, ooh ♪

♪ Ah, ooh, ooh, ah, ooh, ooh ♪

♪ Ah, ooh, ooh, ah, ooh, ooh ♪

Hello.

Hey, I'm just, uh, finishing this up and then I'll be off.

Hey, I'm just, uh, finishing this up and then I'll be off.

Oh, no rush. Want a beer?

No, thank you.

What, you got a hot date tonight?

What, you got a hot date tonight?

I wish.

I actually picked up a couple shifts

at the bar down the street.

at the bar down the street.

You're kidding.

You know you can get, like, any guy you wanted, right?

Well, I picked up five extra tours this week.

Why can't I be an actor and just lay in bed all day?

Why can't I be an actor and just lay in bed all day?

Did she behave?

Kicked my ass in chest five times,

ate most of her dinner, was in bed by 8:15.

Oh, and she, uh...

Oh, and she, uh...

wrote this.

I caught her praying.

She freaked out and she told me

She freaked out and she told me

she was reciting lines for a school play.

I asked her what play and she said the Jesus play.

I asked her what play and she said the Jesus play.

I said, that doesn't seem appropriate for your school.

I better call your teacher.

You want me to lay off the God talk.

You want me to lay off the God talk.

Got it.

It's like she was ashamed to tell me.

Like, I would criticize.

I looked it up.

I looked it up.

There's an LGBTQIA church downtown.

Maybe we could go there one Sunday.

Maybe we could go there one Sunday.

I appreciate that...

but I'm just not there yet.

I don't care what anybody says. The Pope fucking sucks.

This smells so much better than the boys' bathroom.

That's cause boys don't know how to aim.

I have two daddies. Trust me, I know.

I have two daddies. Trust me, I know.

Go like this.

Perfect. You're a natural, Alabama.

Perfect. You're a natural, Alabama.

You know my name's Kyle, right?

I know. But Alabama's so pretty.

I know. But Alabama's so pretty.

Like a flower growing.

I can call you Kyle if you prefer.

I can call you Kyle if you prefer.

No, no. It's okay.

You can call me Alabama.

You're my best friend now, Alabama.

You're my best friend now, Alabama.

I raise you...

a peppermint.

a peppermint.

I see your peppermint.

And raise you two...

chocolate bars.

- Two chocolate bars. - Hm-mm.

- You for my blood. - Me too.

Hmm. I bluffed.

Hmm. I bluffed.

And that is how...

you act.

Hey, how's your friend Kyle doing?

- You mean Alabama? - Yeah. Alabama.

- You mean Alabama? - Yeah. Alabama.

Alabama's my new best friend.

Why haven't you invited him over for a play date?

Why haven't you invited him over for a play date?

That's not like you.

Well, she says that her mom doesn't let her go

to girls for play dates, it's only boys.

to girls for play dates, it's only boys.

- Is that so? - Yeah.

Her mom doesn't get that she's trans.

Has Kyle told you that he's trans?

I mean, it's kind of obvious.

Honey, being trans is so much more

Honey, being trans is so much more

than how you present on the outside.

It's not something you can impose on anyone else.

It's music time.

Shakes, let's write a song for Miss Veronica.

Um...

- Come on. - Okay. That was random.

- No, please. - Come on.

You know what, let's write a song for Miss Veronica.

You know what, let's write a song for Miss Veronica.

- Yeah? - A song for Miss Veronica?

I think so.

Let's do it.

♪ I love candies ♪

♪ You do too ♪

♪ You do too ♪

♪ We all love each other ♪

♪ We all love each other ♪

♪ Yes, we do ♪

All right.

♪ Yeah, yeah, yeah ♪

♪ Yeah, yeah, yeah ♪

Miss Veronica, verse two.

- ♪ Yeah, yeah ♪ - What you love?

♪ Yeah, yeah, yeah ♪

Is that my singing princess?

Daddy!

- I missed you! - Mi amor.

Oh, I missed you, too.

Oh, I missed you, too.

I brought you a little friend.

Hi. I'm Adrian.

Hi. I'm Adrian.

I'm Veronica, the babysitter.

Hi, babe.

Hi, babe.

Uh, Isabel, come on. It's grown-up time.

I'm a grown-up, too.

Yes, you are.

Not even close. Come on.

Fine.

Fine.

Okay, go.

So, where'd you find her?

What'd I miss?

I told her every day you'd be back.

I told her every day you'd be back.

Don't worry. He'll be back.

He'll be back. Daddy will be back.

I've must have said it a thousand times.

And each time, I believed it less and less.

I'm never leaving again, Denny.

I'm never leaving again, Denny.

Is that supposed to make everything better?

I was confused, but I'm not anymore.

I was confused, but I'm not anymore.

- You're my life. - Don't follow me.

This is my life, Deny.

Hey, Miss Lauman.

Hey, there. Thanks for doing this.

Hey, there. Thanks for doing this.

Yeah, well, Isabel's been through enough.

She deserves to spend time with her father.

- Mr. Ramirez? - Yes?

- Mr. Ramirez? - Yes?

I'm sure you've heard all about our little situation.

I'm not sure I have.

Kyle and Isabel have a unique bond.

Kyle and Isabel have a unique bond.

I reckon it'd be best for both our little ones

if they no longer associated with one another.

Why? Isabel is very precocious, but she's a very good friend.

Why? Isabel is very precocious, but she's a very good friend.

Dude, everyone calls him the transgender boy.

Matthew!

Mom, we've been here less than a month.

He's already a freak.

Matthew Mitchell, walk home this instant.

- Mr. Ramirez? - Call me Adrian.

- Mr. Ramirez? - Call me Adrian.

- I don't... - Or you can call me Doctor.

My son is being corrupted by your daughter, Doctor.

My son is being corrupted by your daughter, Doctor.

- Corrupted? - Miss Lauman,

I know this can be difficult.

If there's anything I can do to help...

Help? You're gonna help me?

Excuse me, you don't even know what you're supposed to be.

- This is a family matter. - You better start listening up,

- This is a family matter. - You better start listening up,

otherwise you're gonna make life miserable for your child.

- Daddy! - Thank you, Veronica. I got it.

Mi amor, baby girl. What's going on here?

Mi amor, baby girl. What's going on here?

Alabama's my best friend. I love her.

You see what I mean?

Why did you call Kyle a her?

Why did you call Kyle a her?

Because she's trans?

My son is being raised with good Christian values.

My son is being raised with good Christian values.

Very hard to find around here.

I'll pray for you, Miss Lauman!

Thank you.

Bless us, O Lord, and these thy gifts

Bless us, O Lord, and these thy gifts

which we are about to receive

from thy bounty through Christ our Lord, amen.

Seems like I came back just in the nick of time.

Where are you, little girl?

I'm right here.

Doesn't seem like it from my perspective.

Doesn't seem like it from my perspective.

Talking to some imaginary bearded man in the sky?

Putting that poor Alabama through torture with his mother?

Putting that poor Alabama through torture with his mother?

I love Alabama.

You need to be focusing on school,

not some lost kid.

That mama is loca. And you know why she's loca?

Because of all that caca they teach her in church.

And with God on her side,

And with God on her side,

there's no telling what she might do.

Take my advice.

Stay away from Kyle,

Stay away from Kyle,

and just put him down gently.

Her.

Okay. Put her down gently.

Okay. Put her down gently.

What's France like?

What?

You were working in France, right?

You were working in France, right?

Yeah.

France is fine. Okay?

France is fine. Okay?

Why don't you live at home anymore?

A bricklayer puts down three rows of bricks.

- Daddy. - There are ten bricks

- Daddy. - There are ten bricks

in each row.

Pay attention.

And there are seven bricks on top of each row.

How many bricks tall?

Fifty-one.

Smart as your papi.

Smart as your papi.

Come on. Eat your fries.

Denny.

I thought you might be hungry.

I'm vegetarian.

You could have [indistinct].

Why are you teaching my daughter fairy tales about Jesus?

Why are you teaching my daughter fairy tales about Jesus?

I'm not teaching her any fairy tales.

But I have to live my life by my beliefs, and she asked me.

But I have to live my life by my beliefs, and she asked me.

You know they don't accept people like us.

What good is religion to her anyway?

What good is religion to her anyway?

All she'll get is a lifetime full of guilt.

That's why I don't do religion. I do faith.

But they don't, but that's just semantics.

You ever been so low you thought

it would take a miracle to pick you up?

it would take a miracle to pick you up?

That's faith.

My faith is the only thing getting me out of bed right now.

Otherwise, what's it all for?

Otherwise, what's it all for?

Enjoy the sandwich.

♪ Things I shouldn't feel ♪

♪ Things I shouldn't see ♪

Let me get another shots of tequila.

Let me know if I can get you anything else.

Let me know if I can get you anything else.

Thank you.

♪ ...I shouldn't be ♪

♪ Things I shouldn't know ♪

♪ Things I shouldn't know ♪

You've reached the Hathaway residence.

Please leave your name, number,

Please leave your name, number,

and a brief message after the beep.

Thank you for calling, and God bless.

♪ Too young to feel this way ♪

♪ Too young to feel this way ♪

- Hi. - Are you trying

to make me feel guilty?

You have a bed at the lab.

I want to stay close to help out.

Isabel is obviously going through

some sort of internal crisis.

some sort of internal crisis.

- Oh, I wonder why that is. - I miss running lines with you.

I never thought I would.

But I do.

Please.

I don't know where to begin.

I know why you left.

- What? - I should have danced with you.

When?

At the barbecue last summer.

The one time you asked me to dance.

The one time you asked me to dance.

Not in front of all the street people you said.

Yeah.

You know, I saw it.

I saw the light in your eyes go out.

I saw the light in your eyes go out.

I just sat in my chair, and I did nothing.

You know, I'm a really good dancer.

Shut the fuck up.

- Honey. - You know, I'm a lousy husband.

I know I'm a lousy husband. I know I'm a lousy husband.

I know I'm a lousy husband. I know I'm a lousy husband.

- No, you're... - No.

What about Isabel?

What about Isabel?

I'm so sorry, Denny.

I'm so sorry, Denny.

I didn't mean to hurt you or Isabel.

That's the last thing I wanted to do.

- Yes, you did. - No.

Yes, you did.

I love you.

I love you.

Don't make me call the cops.

For what? Smoking a little pot, mommy?

Supplying drugs and alcohol to a minor.

Supplying drugs and alcohol to a minor.

I'm 21.

I'm 21.

Boy, you 12. Go home.

Home?

No. Can't go home.

No. Can't go home.

You know, I was a rebel once, too, so I get it.

You know, I was a rebel once, too, so I get it.

Running away, feeling like you don't have a home.

But there are people that care about you.

But there are people that care about you.

What the hell are you talking about?

Go home and read a book.

I'm 15, by the way.

My turn. No, no, no.

Yeah.

Yes.

Hey.

Kyle, you know you'll have to play with the boys.

Why are you acting weird?

Why are you acting weird?

Coach Kornmeyer!

Kyle's talking to the girls again.

Kyle's talking to the girls again.

Okay, okay. Jeez.

I missed you.

You did?

You did?

So much.

Did you tell Isabel I was in France?

We always talked about going to Paris, remember?

I thought one of us should go.

I thought one of us should go.

Even if it was a lie.

Do a monologue for me.

- No. - Oh, come on.

Do that one, um,

Do that one, um,

about the difference between happiness and love.

And do it in that British accent.

It's so sexy.

No.

You know, this doesn't mean we're back together,

You know, this doesn't mean we're back together,

- I hope you know. - What?

I mean, I thought we...

No, I don't want to confuse Isabel.

Isabel needs stability.

Isabel needs stability.

Which is why you told her to dump her best friend?

If you met that mother,

you would do the exact same thing.

I don't think we should be teaching our daughter

to abandon people when things get tough.

How many times do I have to apologize, Denny?

Isabel wants her daddies back together.

Isabel wants her daddies back together.

Her daddies are great together.

Well, one of her daddies is a complete whore.

Well, one of her daddies is a complete whore.

Ha, come on.

We both know who the whore is here.

I can't forgive you!

I can't forgive you!

I can't!

Isabel?

Isabel?

I... Isabel?

He's so weird.

Oh, look.

It's Tranny Boy's artwork.

Just like his penis. Flying away.

It's Tranny Boy's girlfriend.

The liar.

The liar.

Are you going to give Tranny Boy your vagina?

Oh, that's right.

You don't even know what a vagina is, do you?

You don't even know what a vagina is, do you?

I know more than you, Carmen.

You can't even read.

I can read.

Shut up.

What's your talent besides making fun of people?

You don't have any.

You don't have any.

They'll be safe in my backpack.

Why don't you want to be my friend anymore?

Why don't you want to be my friend anymore?

We're not allowed.

I smell alcohol on Matthew's breath again.

Well, I suppose he should go to confession.

Well, I suppose he should go to confession.

You're never home long enough to notice.

You're never home long enough to notice.

I haven't bought a pack of cigarettes

since I was pregnant.

since I was pregnant.

This place stresses me the F out.

Why can't we just move back to Alabama?

Why can't we just move back to Alabama?

I'm worried about the boys.

Oh, how would you know?

Oh, how would you know?

Oh, poor Kyle. He's lost.

He needs his grandparents.

He's around too many confusing folks

He's around too many confusing folks

that are messing with his mind.

He needs his grandparents.

He needs to see a traditional married couple.

He needs to see a traditional married couple.

I don't know what we are, Chad.

Maybe if you came home once before 10:00 p.m.,

you could slap some normalcy into him.

Are you fighting [indistinct]?

It's Kyle.

Your father says, "Go to bed, young man."

Your father says, "Go to bed, young man."

I smelled smoke.

Let me tend to him.

We are not done with this.

How about a bowl of orange pineapple?

How about a bowl of orange pineapple?

On a school night?

We can break the rules this once.

You'd think it'd be easier to find

orange pineapple ice cream around here.

orange pineapple ice cream around here.

But I found it after going to four different stores.

But I found it after going to four different stores.

Bodegas, they call them.

I knew it was important for us to have something familiar.

I knew it was important for us to have something familiar.

Semblance of normalcy.

In fact, there is entirely too much peculiarity

In fact, there is entirely too much peculiarity

in this city.

I think

we should all just move back to Alabama.

we should all just move back to Alabama.

That way, we can have

all the orange pineapple ice cream we want.

all the orange pineapple ice cream we want.

What do you say?

But I like it here.

There are too many people here trying to bully you.

There were bullies in Alabama.

There were bullies in Alabama.

- Sugar Plum... - I don't want to go back!

Then you have to straighten up.

I'm worried sick about you, darling.

If you follow in the ways of that girl...

If you follow in the ways of that girl...

of that...

you'll kill your grandparents.

Can you live with that?

Aunt Gloria won't want you coming around.

Aunt Gloria won't want you coming around.

You won't be able to babysit your cousins.

Nobody will trust you.

Nobody will trust you.

Kiss any real life goodbye.

Do you still love me?

It's late.

Brush your teeth.

Brush your teeth.

Go to bed.

I don't like you sleeping on the couch.

I don't like you sleeping on the couch.

I'm really trying here, Denny.

I'm really trying here, Denny.

I haven't even mentioned Isabel's obsession

with that religion teacher.

with that religion teacher.

Veronica taught math and English.

But what is she teaching our daughter?

But what is she teaching our daughter?

I don't get it.

How can a trans woman be so Catholic?

How can a trans woman be so Catholic?

I think it's more, like...

spiritual.

I can't with you.

I can't with you.

You hate God.

I do not hate God.

Yes, you do. You hate God.

Admit it. You hate God.

Admit it. You hate God.

Okay, God's not my favorite, but I don't hate.

Look, I'm sorry about your traumatized childhood

Look, I'm sorry about your traumatized childhood

in New Mexico and that weird priest.

Traumatized?

Try child molester, cabrón.

Okay, what do you want me to say?

Okay, what do you want me to say?

Would you like to join us for dinner tonight?

Would you like to join us for dinner tonight?

Maybe.

What are we having?

What are we having?

Paella.

Paella?

You learned to cook while I was away?

Veronica's making it.

Veronica's making it.

You know I can't be in here.

I have a surprise.

Like a mermaid.

I have to stop loving mermaids.

I have to stop loving mermaids.

I have to stop trying on dresses.

I have to stop playing with girls.

I have to stop everything!

Sometimes fish can fly.

What?

I transform you, Alabama,

I transform you, Alabama,

into a mermaid for one more day.

When the sun sets, you will always and forever be...

Alabama.

Alabama.

Or as boring people call you, Kyle.

All right, how do I look?

All right, how do I look?

Exceptional.

- Exceptional? - Amazing.

I want to go home now. I'm tired.

- Under the sea? - No, I'm hungry.

- Under the sea? - No, I'm hungry.

I'll fetch us some seaweed.

They lived happily ever after. The end!

- No, not yet. - The end!

- No, not yet. - The end!

- No! - The end!

I'm sorry I was mean to you earlier.

Kyle and I are getting married.

Kyle and I are getting married.

We are?

Is that so?

How do you feel about that, Kyle?

How do you feel about that, Kyle?

I don't know.

He was the one who came up with it.

He?

He?

We're saying he now? Only in public.

If we're married, we can still be friends.

I can't do this anymore.

I can't do this anymore.

Adrian!

Are we raising some kind of a delinquent?

I was trying to save Kyle's drawing.

I was trying to save Kyle's drawing.

You ditched school,

not the first time, by the way.

And you disobeyed our orders to stay away from...

Do you have nothing to say for yourself, young lady?

Veronica, this paella is delicious.

I demand an answer, Isabel.

I demand an answer, Isabel.

Is this any way for a future doctor to behave?

These are unique circumstances.

Yeah, no shit.

Yeah, no shit.

She's confused this child into thinking he's transgender

because she and you worship Mary Poppins over here.

because she and you worship Mary Poppins over here.

This is not the family dinner I wanted.

Because this is not a family.

You are the one who broke us.

You are the one who broke us.

Okay, Kyle, get your things.

I'm taking you home on my way to work.

No, Kyle, I'll take you home.

No, Kyle, I'll take you home.

No, you're not facing Kyle's mother with that temper.

Then I'll take myself home.

And I don't want my daughter brainwashed by pinche religion.

And I don't want my daughter brainwashed by pinche religion.

And your paella?

Mmm.

Come on.

Come on.

Happy Daddy's back?

You know, when I was ten,

You know, when I was ten,

I decided to play mermaid.

I thought it would be a fun idea to make a bubble bath.

I thought it would be a fun idea to make a bubble bath.

Well, I got distracted

putting on some of my mom's makeup.

And I left the water running.

So I flooded the basement.

My dad came home and...

My dad came home and...

he was so angry.

But not because I ruined the carpet

or because I flooded the basement.

or because I flooded the basement.

But because it was the first time

he saw me put makeup on my face.

he saw me put makeup on my face.

Were you scared?

Yes.

I was so scared, Kyle.

But you know what?

But you know what?

I survived.

And I was okay.

And I was okay.

And you will be okay too.

Mom, are you still mad at me?

Tell me something, Kyle.

Do you want to live a life of pure loneliness?

Do you want to live a life of pure loneliness?

Because that's what it'll be

if you keep letting that girl poison your mind.

I don't care if she's the smartest girl

I don't care if she's the smartest girl

in fourth grade.

She is not smart when it comes to you.

I hardly talk to her anymore.

You are getting so good at lying,

I don't even know what to believe.

Where are you going?

Where are you going?

You don't tell me where you go,

why should I tell you where I go?

We're just a family who lies together, I reckon.

Jesus. You even can scream like a girl now.

You're not allowed to drink.

You're not allowed to drink.

Mom's already pissed, what does it matter?

You want some? It'll make you feel better.

Come on, take it.

Come on.

Go ahead, drink it.

There you go.

I got an idea.

♪ I can't do nothing ♪

♪ No use in bluffing ♪

♪ You know how to ♪

♪ You know how to ♪

♪ Turn me on, you get me hot... ♪

Hey! Hey!

Hey! Hey!

Why aren't you watching the bar?

Qué pasó?

♪ Tell me now what's your alibi ♪

♪ Not sure if you're my lover ♪

♪ Not sure if you're my lover ♪

♪ Or my enemy ♪

♪ A nightmare or ♪

Just stay here, watch the bar.

Just stay here, watch the bar.

♪ I see it in your eyes... ♪

The can't catch up.

The can't catch up.

Come on, have some.

I think I'm going to hurl.

That means it's working.

Why don't you try jumping, huh?

You're a fish with wings, right?

So you can just...

swim and fly wherever you want to go.

My kids are missing.

I just... I literally just left for five minutes

and they're... they're not here.

And I...

And I...

No, I don't know where they are.

Please don't [indistinct].

Please don't [indistinct].

It's... it's two... two bo... two boys.

Two boys.

Come on, Kyle. Jump.

I'll be waiting for you.

Jump. And then fly.

Kyle, what are you doing?

Kyle, what are you doing?

Ah, you just fuck everything up, don't you?

You're drunk, I'm taking you home.

Who the fuck you are?

Jump, loser!

Hey, I'm serious.

Hey, punk, leave her alone!

Hey, punk, leave her alone!

Are you okay?

Hey, what are you...

Kyle.

I love you.

- Mr. Kim? - Isabel.

- Mr. Kim? - Isabel.

Where's Alabama?

Kyle's family thought it would be best

if they transferred to another school district.

if they transferred to another school district.

Who threw that airplane?

Where's the respect?

Mmm.

Mmm.

You better eat some of this

- or I'm going to finish it all. - Oh.

I know. I'm hungry.

I'm on that antibiotic.

I'm on that antibiotic.

My infection came back.

Now, how did you get that?

I don't...

You know I'm not going to tell you how I got it.

You know I'm not going to tell you how I got it.

Mmm.

- Hello? - Miss Hathaway?

This is Principal Turner

at the Brooklyn Science High School.

at the Brooklyn Science High School.

I was hoping you would be available

for an interview tomorrow at 10:00 a.m.?

Yes. Yes, of course.

Yes. Yes, of course.

Great. My assistant will email you.

Okay.

Okay.

And please thank Principal Ford for me.

Principal Ford?

Well, I assumed that was who referred me.

Well, I assumed that was who referred me.

You were actually referred to me

by Dr. Adrian Ramirez.

He highly recommended you.

Okay.

Okay.

Thank you.

Sounds like a very important phone call, my love.

Sounds like a very important phone call, my love.

I didn't think you'd come visit me.

I didn't think you'd come visit me.

I actually, uh...

got you a little something.

got you a little something.

Come on. Take it.

You didn't have to do that.

I know.

I know.

I love it.

Thank you.

You know...

You know...

I don't believe in God.

But I know you prayed for me.

But I know you prayed for me.

Thank you.

I got your favorite.

Oh!

I should have smacked my head on the pavement years ago.

I should have smacked my head on the pavement years ago.

You've got to check yourself from now on.

You've got to check yourself from now on.

Watch yourself from now on.

There will be checkups,

hats and scarves in the winter...

- and no driving. - Hmm.

At least not for a while.

That's what the doctors keep saying.

What do doctors know? They're idiots, right?

What do doctors know? They're idiots, right?

He hates wearing hats.

Because he has such nice hair.

Because he has such nice hair.

Mmm. I do.

Where's Isabel?

She's still beating herself up.

She's still beating herself up.

You know, I will...

- go and check on her. - Mmm.

- go and check on her. - Mmm.

Thanks, Veronica.

Thank you.

Have some cake. It's in the fridge.

I fucked up so much.

Oh, honey.

It's okay.

- I'm so sorry. - It's okay.

- I'm so sorry. - It's okay.

Hey.

Your dad's asking for you.

Your dad's asking for you.

Are you a caterpillar in a cocoon?

Maybe.

Well, blossom into a butterfly and help me make lunch.

Well, blossom into a butterfly and help me make lunch.

I'm not doing anything.

Whenever I do something, I mess up everything.

Whenever I do something, I mess up everything.

Not true.

Then why does everyone I love leave?

I'm moving to Brooklyn, Isabel, not Brazil.

I'm moving to Brooklyn, Isabel, not Brazil.

Alabama's gone forever, and now you're gone too.

You remember the first day we met?

I spilled your medicine down the sink.

I spilled your medicine down the sink.

Thank God you did that.

But you needed it because you were sick.

I was never sick, honey.

I was never sick, honey.

And...

I didn't really need that medicine, so...

I didn't really need that medicine, so...

you did a good thing.

I did?

Uh-huh.

Uh-huh.

Who knows where I'd be without you.

What do you mean?

What do you mean?

Always show up to life.

But life is so sad.

But life is so sad.

Sometimes.

But it won't always be.

The more that I live life...

I realize that I am not going to apologize.

I realize that I am not going to apologize.

For I am a woman...

a Catholic woman...

a Catholic woman...

a trans woman.

My father was complicated.

My father was complicated.

People are complicated.

The church has let us down.

You see, the church never taught my father about acceptance.

You see, the church never taught my father about acceptance.

Whether it be acceptance of gay people,

trans people, women, Jews, Muslims.

trans people, women, Jews, Muslims.

Jesus says in John 13,

Jesus says in John 13,

"A new command I give you,

Love one another."

Love one another."

Oh. I was sitting there, Carmen.

I don't think so.

Always show up to life.

Always show up to life.

Don't try to replace Tranny Boy with me,

Don't try to replace Tranny Boy with me,

because it won't work.

Carmen, are you okay?

Carmen, are you okay?

What do you care for?

You'd love it if I failed fourth grade.

You're failing fourth grade?

You're failing fourth grade?

I think the people on the West Side heard you.

But if I don't learn how to read these chapter books,

But if I don't learn how to read these chapter books,

everyone will know I'm stupid.

But you're not stupid.

Easy for you to say.

Easy for you to say.

You were, like, born with a book up your butt.

My daddy's always read to me. I'm blessed.

Oh, you're blessed?

The only thing my mom ever reads is the GrubHub menu.

I can help you if you want.

Okay, now you're scaring me.

Okay, now you're scaring me.

Carmen, this is life.

Show up.

We can take turns.

You go first.

This book is so lame.

They didn't even turn it into a Netflix series.

They didn't even turn it into a Netflix series.

"There once was a girl who..."

"There once was a girl who..."

This is impossible.

Words are like spaghetti all over the place.

Words are like spaghetti all over the place.

There once was a girl...

There once was a girl...

There once was a girl who live...

Lived.

Lived in a town.

Her fa... fav...

Her fa... fav...

- Favorite. - Favorite...

thing to do...

thing to do...

was...

pl... play.

pl... play.

We've got to forgive.

Because forgiveness...

it's a beautiful thing, Dad.

♪ Oh, Lord, my God ♪

♪ When I, in awesome wonder ♪

♪ When I, in awesome wonder ♪

♪ Consider all ♪

♪ Consider all ♪

"Dear Alabama..."

♪ The world Thy hands have made ♪

"I'm not sure how this letter will reach you."

♪ I see the stars ♪

"Hopefully through osmosis.

Ever hear of it?"

♪ I hear the rolling thunder ♪

♪ I hear the rolling thunder ♪

"A couple updates.

Miss Veronica..."

♪ Thy power throughout ♪

"...she got an inheritance."

"...she got an inheritance."

♪ The universe displayed ♪

"It looks amazing."

♪ Then sings my soul ♪

♪ Then sings my soul ♪

♪ my Savior God to Thee ♪

♪ my Savior God to Thee ♪

♪ How great Thou art ♪

"I miss her picking me up from school,

"I miss her picking me up from school,

but I see her every other Sunday."

♪ How great thou art ♪

"She takes me

to this LGBTQIA church in Manhattan."

to this LGBTQIA church in Manhattan."

♪ Then sings my soul ♪

♪ My Savior God to Thee ♪

♪ My Savior God to Thee ♪

"You'd love it!

We sing in the choir and I play tambourine."

♪ How great thou art ♪

♪ How great thou art ♪

♪ How great ♪

How great thou art.

"And I always pray for you

"And I always pray for you

and your family, Alabama.

Do the prayers work?"

Oh.

Oh.

She's already at it.

Morning, sunshine.

Morning, sunshine.

"Fifth grade isn't the same without you.

"Fifth grade isn't the same without you.

Will we ever see each other again?"

Come on, let's go.

Seize the day.

Seize the day.

Isabel, I'm hungry!

- Morning. - Morning.

- Morning. - Morning.

Good morning, mi amor.

"Do you still love mermaids?

- I do." - Yum!

"Although I'm pretty sure

I want to be a teacher now.

I want to help people learn all kinds of things."

"But if you still want to be a princess

floating around, do it.

Not that I'm telling you who you should be.

Not that I'm telling you who you should be.

I know I can be bossy sometimes, but nobody's perfect.

Anyway...

Anyway...

I miss you.

And I hope you're shining.

Love, Isabel."

♪ Smiles on their faces ♪

♪ Smiles on their faces ♪

♪ As they walk on ♪

♪ So cold and naked ♪

♪ Is anyone home ♪

♪ Mmm ♪

♪ Mmm ♪

♪ I can turn a blind eye ♪

♪ And ask no questions ♪

♪ And ask no questions ♪

♪ Where they've been or who they are ♪

♪ And if you're not ready ♪

♪ And if you're not ready ♪

♪ You'll be left in the dark ♪

♪ You'll be left in the dark ♪

♪ No second chances to make impressions ♪

♪ No second chances to make impressions ♪

♪ Only got one chance left to start ♪

♪ And I'm not keeping myself from anyone ♪

♪ And I'm not keeping myself from anyone ♪

♪ 'Cause I have come so far ♪

♪ 'Cause I have come so far ♪

♪ I don't wanna run ♪ ♪ I don't wanna run ♪

♪ I don't wanna live and die, I don't wanna lie ♪

♪ I don't wanna live and die, I don't wanna lie ♪

♪ Gonna show you all my faces ♪

♪ Gonna show you all my faces ♪

♪ I don't wanna hide ♪ ♪ I don't wanna hide ♪

♪ Don't wanna be denied ♪

♪ So you let me shine ♪

♪ So you let me shine ♪

♪ Will you love me with all my faces ♪

♪ Smiles on their faces ♪

♪ Smiles on their faces ♪

♪ As they walk on ♪

♪ Oh ♪

♪ Oh ♪

♪ Fear cannot take us ♪

♪ Now the mask is gone ♪

♪ Now the mask is gone ♪

♪ Eyes open wide, I'm feeling alive ♪

♪ Eyes open wide, I'm feeling alive ♪

♪ Never too late to be who we are ♪

♪ Never too late to be who we are ♪

♪ And if you're not ready ♪

♪ You'll be left in the dark ♪

♪ You'll be left in the dark ♪

♪ No second chances to make impressions ♪

♪ No second chances to make impressions ♪

♪ Only got one chance at the start ♪

♪ And I'm not keeping myself from anyone ♪

♪ And I'm not keeping myself from anyone ♪

♪ 'Cause I've just come so far ♪

♪ 'Cause I've just come so far ♪

♪ I don't wanna run, I don't wanna run ♪

♪ I don't wanna live and die ♪ ♪ I don't wanna live and die ♪

♪ I don't wanna live and die ♪ ♪ I don't wanna live and die ♪

♪ I don't wanna lie ♪

♪ When I show you all my faces ♪

♪ I don't wanna hide ♪

♪ I don't wanna hide ♪

♪ Don't wanna be denied ♪

♪ Show you, let me shine ♪

♪ Will you love me with all my faces ♪

♪ Will you love me with all my faces ♪

♪ Will you love me? Will, will you love me? ♪

♪ Will you love me? Will, will you love me? ♪

♪ Thousands of faces we never face ♪

♪ 'Cause we're falling apart ♪

♪ 'Cause we're falling apart ♪

♪ Will you love me? Will, will you love me? ♪

♪ Thousands of faces we never face ♪

♪ Thousands of faces we never face ♪

♪ 'Cause we're falling apart ♪

♪ Will you love me? Will, will you love me? ♪

♪ Will you love me? Will, will you love me? ♪

♪ Thousands of faces we never face ♪

♪ 'Cause we're falling apart ♪

♪ 'Cause we're falling apart ♪